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Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.
FRIDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
Jan.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 81, P. M.
SrNArE.-Durng the morning hour Mr.. Mason in
troduced bill to satisfy Virginia Military Land War
rants. The Senate then proceeded to the consideration
of the following resolution offered yesterday by Mr.
Mason:
Resolued, That the Committee on Foreign Relations
be instructed to inquire into the proprety of providing
BY law pursuant to the recommendation of President
Polk in his message of December T. l047 for payment
OF the claim there mentone arising to certain
Spanish claimants in the "Amstad case"
After considerable debate, Mr.. HALE moved, with
view to dispose oil the matter defnvey that the
solution be laid upon the table, which motion lost
by the following vote yeas 6, nays 49, The resolution
was then laid aside for further considerations and the
bill relative to Private Land Claims in California taken
up. MIR. BENTON thereupon proposed several amend
ments all OF which rejected-and then, the SEN
ate adjourned.
HoUsE-The House spent the whole day in consider
ing in Committee OF the whole, the bill establishing a
Branch Mint in New York, and a Branch Mint and
Assayers Office in San Francisco, and adjourned with
out coming TO any conclusion.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04

The RIGHT SENTMENT.-Amongt the guests
invited to participate in the Printers Banquet, in
honor of the memory of Franklin, in New York
a few days since, was Mr.. Fennimore Cooper, the
novelist. The gentleman was not able to be pres
ent at the festival but sent letter. breathing the
true sentiments of a patriot. 1t was the only let
ter read on the occasion touching upon the slave
ry question. Mr.. c. says:
"The provision in the Constitution enjoninp the sur
render of fugitive slaves says MIR. COOPER is binding
on the redempope class that abounded at the orth
sixty years since and on the apprentice as on the slave.
The intimate union contemplated by the Constitution
ofl739 could exist without such clause in the fun
danenta law; and it should never be forgotten by US
at the North that unless cause this provision OF the
Constitution to be respected that intimate union which
is desirable on all accounts cannot exist, it, indeed
any union at all Our nationality be preserved
only by keeping faith, and ought not to be on any
other terms"
In reference to the demeanor of the South in
regard to the refusal of the North to surrender
fugitive slaves, Mr.. Cooper says
have been aslonshed at the patience of the South
as connected with the in which the States gen.
orally have treated their direct legal right claim f-
gtves and their high moral right to demand the pun
shment of those who employ agents to light the fire.
brand in their midst We have treated them not only
unjustly but with cold hearted unk ndness, selfish
neglect and indifference, as much opposed to neighbour
" feelings as it is to sound policy When the South
talks of its right TO withdraw moral right, defer
to the justice OF the preension ii not to its wisdom.
81 trust, gentlemen, that matters are now coming to
head when the utras Of freedom will discover how
much they have mscalcuated the advantages of their
hurrah and learn how much louder will be that which
is about to be raised for the Union! In this last North
and South, East and West, will minge their voices,
ere long, in common shout
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04
THE CITY GAS WORKS.

There seems to be something like certainty
that the city Gas Works will 90 into operation
by the 22d of February. In the month of No
vember, we gave full description of the build
ngs, and the plan of the whole scheme. Some
of the facts then stated, are repeated in the fol-
lowing sketch, published in yesterdays Enqui-
rer, which we copy, as the subject has become
one of more immediate interest
THE CITY GAS WORKS. Without attempting dry
detail OF all the machinery connected with these beau
tu works, bret description Of their general features
may not be without interest.
The building fronting on Cary street is SO feet front
by 80 ieet deep, two stories nigh, and divided into
apartments designed for oflices purifying ROOM metre
room, " DIRK shop and store room. The Retort House.
standing g feet in rear ofthe front building, 80 feet
front by So feet deep, covered with slate roof laid on
an iron frame. This building will contain l6 benches
of retorts each; eight OF which now erected and
nearly ready for operation.
In front of this building is beautiful facade of cast
iron-tormed OF graceful CorinthIan columns, which
being hollow, and connected with the retors, serve
TO cool the gas.
The stack or chimney, standing in rear of the Re-
tort House is elegant conica shaft IL feet in dame
ter at the base, feet 10 diameter at the capital and s
13 feet high; the lnth base is II feet square feet
high the capital is OF cast iron, II feet in diameter
feet high.
The Gas holder reservoir, which supplies the pipes
leading through the city, is Telescope, that u.s. composed
of two joints like those ola Telescope. Ii is 60 feet
in diameter each section is 20 feet high; the Gas hol
der will contain 100000 cubic feet OF Gas. Ii is sup
ported by cast iron frame work, composed OF set
OF columns and enabatures, connected at the top by
grderS OF the same material.
Over the entrance to the front building the words
City Gas Works" beautifully carved in solid gran.
e capitals. Every portion of the work is done in su-
peror style. We have seen finer iron, brick or
granite work-and we do not know which most to adj
mre, the elegance Of style the substantial character
ofthe whole affair. The works are more extensive
than was originally designed and. including the lot
first purchased and the additional strip OF land in the
rear the cost will perhaps amount to $500 900, All
the latest improvements have been introduced, and
doubt whether there superior works of the kind in
the Union. We hail their completion as great tri-
umph. and as some evidence that Richmond is making
herself worthy metropolis of the oldest State in the
contederacy.
sstated that the number of private gas
already engaged 300, who will use 900 cubic ieel
a night paying $50 or sls 900 in year.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04

The late DR.. ha.comh, OF the Methodist Church, it
is said, could never be induced to wear thhe peculiar
dress adopted by cergymen of his church. He belize
we'd that true humility is principle of the soul, and
does not consist either in eccentrciy Of habits the
cut Of the coat. He always dressed with neatness and
taste. This SO much displeased the elder brethren"
that he was called to formal account by humber of
senior clergymen. After listening respectfully to the
arguments urged against the fashionable cut of his gab
DR.. Bascom deliberately arose. pulled off his coat, and
hanging it a chair desired to know whether it was
himself the coat that preached. His censurers sm
ed at the oddiy OF the argument and told him to dress
as he pleased.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04

Iowa LEGI sLATURE.-The House has adopted a
clause making stockholders in all companies liable for
al! the debts of the incorporation
bill has been introduced provide for the removal
and hereafter settling in that but providing that those
already there may remain, subject to the present law
upon the subject, and disqualtyng them from acqur-
ng any additional real estate.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04

DEATH OF Mr.. KAUFMAM.We announce with
feelings of deep reg ct the sudden death OF the Hon.
d. S. kaufman. representative in Congress from the
fist district Of Texas. He expired at his lodgings in
this city Friday evening, alter few moments ILL
ness. The disease which terminated his career
affection OF the hear bat say was the effect Off
bullet which years ago penetrated his right side,
and may have ultimately led to his death. We SYM
timely oss Hs was about forty s Years OF age GO ns
tive OF Pennsylvania, an early emigrant to Texas
one of her most active, enterprlsing, and influential
citizens Upion
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04

The New RHODE IsLAND SENAToR.--Tne election
OF Gen Charles T. lanes, democrat, as U. S. Senaa
tor from Rhode Island was brought about by somesor
OF coalition, local in character. There is a strong whi
majority in the Legislature Gen. James elected
by one majority. The New York Tribune says;
"a friend who ought to know writes to assure US
that Gen. Charles IT, James, of Provi ience, r. is
sound and reliable advocate oil protection and do
very much for the cause
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04
Bishop Hughes arrived in Rome on the Goth ult.

GEN. CAss DON'T DECLINE The Cincinnati
Enquirer has seen letter from Gen. Cass, sin
which he expresses surprise that his letter to Mr..
Stevenson should be construed to mean any
thing more than his refusing, if elected, to be
candidate for second term"
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04

The latest advices from Russia say that on the
Sd OF October, terrible TEMPEST broke out at
krgis, where the horde of Korin generally es.
tablishes its camp, and 1913 persons were killed. as
els and 800 oxen. During eight days the soil
was covered with snow to the depth of 10 yards.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04
NEW JERSY U. s. SENATOR.

TRENTON, Feb. |, 1881.
The joint meeting of the Legislature has been ad-
iourned over until the 18th inst when the trial tor the
election Of Senator will be made.
The reason for this action, rather ant Of action,
the refusal of portion of the Democracy to vote
for the Causes nominee, John R. Thompson. Ha.
wing but two majority in the joint meeting, they had
no votes 10 spare, and therefore wanted time to recon
cle the difficulty.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04
A CLEAN OF HOPE

PROBABLE SAFETY OF THE ATLANTIC,
BALTIMORE, Feb. 9, P. M.
The Ship Tarqnin arrived at New York to-day,
and her Captain states that he saw on his voyage
to that port, large American Steamer, supposed
to be the Atlantic. sailing for the Western Is
lands.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04

lcE.-The season for gathering ice, so far, a New
connected with the Rockland business on Ropdout
creek are filled, containing a. 900 tons. The Flat
bush ice house. capable of holding 10000 tons, is also
6lad
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04

The Convention OF the Protestant Episcopal Church
for the Diocese Of Florida at its late Annual Session in
Tallahassee elected Rev. Fracis Ru,tledge. D. D.,
the Diocese. .--...--
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04
BENTON FOR PRESIDENT.
CINCINNATI, Friday, Jan.

CINCINNATI, Friday, Jan. st.
Several Democratic" papers in Indiana urge he
nomination of Benton for President since his defeat
Missouri, who previously opposed him.
Hon. Hamilton Fish, late Governor OF New York
received Thursday evening, the unanimous nomna
ton of caucus of the Wing members of the LegsIa
ture for United States Senator from that State.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04

THE DEFAuLTINs SrocK BRoKER.-The broker who
disappeared from Wall street, New York, on Wednes
day, did not leave the city, bat made assignment of
his property that night, for the general benefit of his
creditors The amount of the assets assigned has not
yet transpired. His name is Ray Tompkns son Of
ex Governor Tompkins. He was an "ousider," or
street OPERATOR it seems and regular broker The
amount OF money he obtained the Mirror understands.
was about $50 ,00O which he put in his pocket
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04

Stock BROKER ABscoNDED.-'rhe New York cor
respondent of the Philadelphia Ledger, writing ON
Wednesday evening, says
"Wall street thrown into convusons this after
noon, in consequence Of the reported defacaon of
of the members OF the stock exchange, gentleman OF
the highest responsibility and OF whose connexions
at time held the highest office in the State
Der of years since. He obtained this morning some
$4,000 worth stocks from sundry brokers' for which
he gave his checks On presenting these checks at
bank they found to be worlhess-no money being
placed to his credit 1t was subsequently, asceltained
(rumor says) that he had changed his stocks for cash.
and with that cash has lett the city"
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04

THE ATLANL1c.-A gentleman in Boston, who
has relatives on board the atlantic has offered to
contribute one thousand dollars towards the imme-
diate fitting out of steamer to proceed to the
Azores in search of her. This sufficiently indi-
Gates the great anxiety respecting her.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04

The last accounts from the Isthmus state that the
Chsgres and Panama Railroad was being pushed for
ward with great energy.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04

PRESENT TO DANIEL WEBSTER. The friends
of MIR. Webster in New York are about to pre-
sent him with magnificent carriage. which cost
81 400, and pair of horses worth $1,000. The
carriage has just been finished.
Baltimore Clipper.
Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-02-04

RAILROAD BRIDGE BURNr.-Ihe Bridge on the Pc
tersburg and Roanoke Railroad, over Fountains Creek
twelve miles this side OF Roanoke was destroyed
by fire on Thursday night.
The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1851-11-20

PICTORIAL HIsToRY OF CHINA AND INDIA
Comprising description of those countries and
their inhabitants, embracing the historical
events, government, religion, education, Ian
guage, literature, arts, manufactures, prOduc-
tiOns, commerce, and manners and customs Of
the people from the earliest period of authentic
record to the present time Robert Sears, 1Sl
William-st.. Ny. We look upon this work as
among the most beautiful and instructive of the
many issues from the pro'fcpress Of Mr.. Sears.
This work cannot fail of being interesting, com
prising, as it does, an illustrated historical and
descriptive account of two OF the most populous,
wealthy and ancient nations of the world. The
volume is beautifully bound. the Typography
good, The illustrations from authentic designs,
and The maps accurately drawn and carefully
engraved; making altogether valuable acces-
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I" Defensive"

To the Edto-s Of the literary Echo:-
A few weeks since you published an ar.
ticlc of mine, entitled esprit of Con.
quest" In your last number [ notice ar
attempted criticism upon that article, from
the pen of " S. s. G."
Whcth friend G. intends to write de-
fcns;rely, or o6ensireIy, or whether he writes
in the hope and "spirH Of oomquest," will
notpresumc to say since he discards all these
motivc-impulses butin justice to my own
sentiments as expressed in my article, |
may, "pcrAops," stand upon the "de-
fensire."
Frienl G. says, in slluding to my article,
Lwishh to oDer q fcio Moughts on lie same
subject" But, does he write upon the
same subject 2" Does he not write alto
gether upon my article Purposing to do
one thing, he yet does qaitc another.
And what does he write ; He simply
attempts sort of criticism. 1 say at
tempts for he only assumes a few po-
sitions, and then asks a few questions. But
assumptions and intcrrogations do not con-
situtc either criticism or argument.
And his assumptions are gratuitous. He
assumes for me whist my words do not ex-
press. l said, " some forms of warfare are
undoubtedly just" l did not say a0hot
forms. Again, said, "pcrhops, defensive
war is always 50; offensive, sometimes ;
but wars Of conquest, never" Now, as
friend G. certainly knows the force Of the
word "pcrhaps," he can know what mean
when l alludc to grotu'tOus assumptions. A
possibility is not certainty (rilc Web
q" 1t often implies an improbability." A
possibility may never have been actuallzcd.
And if (remember "1")" "pcrhops" may
signify assertion; then certainly eff"
may signify assumption.
In my article 1 am responsible for only
two opinions (1) Some forms of warfare
are undoubtedly just; (2) Wars of con-
quest are never just. Further, deponent
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Publishers of newspapers who will insert this
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The Best KEY.-The best key ever in
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young Hobbs, of this city, who has picked
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Tu-hey is the best key for securing those
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We 60 in for turkey as the best picking.
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We should think fun-hey the favorite of
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We should think don. key the favorite
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saith not; and friend G.. IS inferences are a
non sequitur. Of other modes of warfare |
have my opinions, but they are neither ex-
pressed nor intimated in my article. In
deed, if all the modes of warfare, as they
are usually practiced among men, are un-
just, it would not prov, but what "som.
forms of warfare are undoubtedly just. u
Though friend G. may resist not era," in
its proper sense yet l believe he aca,
{" resist the derI."
In my article 1 merely made illusions
to some modes of warfare, without express
ing any opinion upon them, lest l should
excite war of words upon them, while
wished to put them, for the time being, all
aside, except the single one upon which |
proposed to write.
Again, friend G attempts to criticise my
use of language, by attempting to confound
the phrase offensive wars" with "wars
of conquest" This is both very disin-
genuous attempt, and blunder in per-
spicuity ; since, he knows. that ! made a
distinction between these terms and the
words themselves, in their legitimate sense,
express that distinction. Offensive" sig
nifes (ride Ueb sig. 81 assailing, invad-
ing, making the first attack, opposed to de-
fensive as an cfensire war" "Con-
quest" signifies (ridc Heb. sig. 81 "the
acquisition of sovereignty by force of
arms"
But enough. AS it is my purpose SIM
ply to exonerate my own article, which
friend G.'s remarks would seem to con-
fuse and not to answer his assumptions
and interrogations, for he is abundantly
able to d. this himself; and as it certainly
would be cfensire to engage in unnecessary
warfare; therefore, 1 will write no more
least should deserve the unenviable repu-
tatlon OF m'stohlng criticism for authorship.
Certainly my design is neither an "ofen-
sire" one, nor one of conquest )" but
simply "defensire )" and as some forms
of warfare are undoubtedly just" Gin my
own mind hope to be justified
I am very ready to receive whatever of
praise or censare my article may deserve,
in obedience to the instruction which our
Divine Master gave to "Me soldiers"
(Luke 3: ID, edo riolence to mn man
neither accuse any falsely; and be content
riM your aeages." But decline contro-
versy. F. d.
WESTERLY, r. T.. Nov. IA. 1851
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