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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-22
President called Mr.. Hopkins of Powhatan to the

President called MIR. Hopkins of Powhatan to the
Chair.
The LIST Article of the report Of the committee on
that department sin these words:
Art. l. The Legislative, Executive and Judiciary
Departments shall be separate and distinct So that
neither shall exercise the powers properly belonging to
either of the ohers shall any person exercise pow
ers OF more than of them at tire same time, ex-
cept that justices Of the peace shall be eligible to either
house OF assembly.
A discussion arose the expediency Of allowing
justices OF the peace TO in the Legs ture. Mr.
Ferguson Mr.. Smith OF Greenbrier aud others, being
for the system OF giving the Justices lees and enargng
their jurisdiction, Tor excluding the m from the As
sembly Messrs Goode, Cocke, Taylor and others
were against the exclusion. Mr.. Ferguson moved 10
strike out the exception q justices Of the peace; but
the motion was rejected, aye 20, So. BY
luton recently adop d, The Convention has rescinded
the order that the ayes and noes may be demanded in
com mittee OF The whole.l
Mr.. Voolfolk, in the debate this proposition,
made the point tn at if it were held to be corrupng to
justice to receive the pay of justice and ola egsIa
tor besides, it $50 lie orrupting to legislator
to get his 50 day as such, and the pay men,
Der Of the Convention Mr. Finney thereupon denied
that he had received the double pay Mr.. Ferguson ad
med that he had and said he took 81 for serving
as Delegate and the other for reading the Supple
ment
The committee passed ty The sections apportioning
the houses, that subject having teen passed upon,
and took up the section prescribing the qualifications
OF members OF Assembly An amendme Mt 10 the report
required Senator'S to be IS years old. On motion to
strike out Is the vote AZ to 81. Some members
were for 30, others for 81. The committee agreed
to insert 3Oayes 43. noes Al.
Here the committee rose, and the Convention ad
iourned.
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Vie Conrention-A Final Vote.

The long contested question of the basis of rep
resentaon was yesterday finally disposed OF, ex-
cept so far as the proposition agreed upon may be
hereafter modified in The course of revision. So
long as the Convention is in session, there is a
possibility that the principle itself of the Compro-
mise, as it is called by its Eastern friends, total
rout of the East as we have heard it better Char
acterized by Western gentleman, may be chang
ed. But we indulge no hope of any material
change for, if instructions of the strongest char
acter were even now 10 come up to gentlemen as
slippery as Mr.. Randolph and Mr.. Bowden, we
should not expect them to be of any practical
avail 1t is the easies, thing in the world to obey
instructions literally and not really
We propose, hereafter, to review the transac-
tons of the last fortnight in the Virginia Conven-
non; to point out when and how the mixed basis
was sacrificed and to fix the responsibility of its
surrender where that responsibility belongs
In the Convention, yesterday, Mr.. Davis and
Mr.. Stanard of the Richmond delegation made
strong and effective speeches, each proving that
TO the last lie was true and loyal to the just cause
he was charged 10 uphold. Mr.. Stanard's re-
marks presented very faithful analysis of The
Compromise, in comparison with the several pro-
positions rendered to the Western members by the
committee OF Eastern members on Saturday week.
and showed most conclusively that it involved an
utter abandonment of the great principle, so long
commended for by the East, that the government can
only be altered in conformity with the institutions
and laws Of the State. We hope TO be able to
publish this speech in our columns.
M WISE demanded The previous question.
MI Carter OF Loudoun desired to know ifany other
member desired speak ii 90 he should vote against
the previous question.
= Mr. Randolph said he desired to make simple ex-
pIanation.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-22
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

The President of the United States, having
been invited by the authorities of the Of Lowell to
visit that city during the coming summer, returned
the following answer:
WASHINGTON May 8, 1851.
GENTLEMEN have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your letter of the 10th ultimo, en-
closing copy of the joint order of the city of
Lowell, inviting me to visit that place the approach
ing summer.
have delayed writing in the hope that should
be able to give definite answer, for can assure
you that nothing could give me more pleasure than
to accept an invitation thus unanimously rendered
by your City Council, and communicated in so
atterng and acceptable manner by yourselves.
But feel that my first duty is due to the coun-
try; and to this am bound to sacrifice every con-
sideration of personal convenience and pleasure.
trust the storm which threaten ed t. overwhelm
the government and array section against section,
and brother against brother in reasonable and fra
trlcdal strife, has passed away. But the waters are
still agated, and it will take some time for the ele-
ments TO subside have also just accepted an invi-
taton to attend the celebration ofthe opening ofthe
N. York and Erie Railroad; butt feel that cannot
with propriety be absent longer at this time than is
indispensable to accomplish that object Under all
the circumstances, can only say that shall still
hope to be able to visit your beautiful and flourish
ing city during the summer; but at what time
cannot now say. But, should be able to do so,
will write you again.
beg you to make my profoundest acknowledge
ments to the City Government for this mark of
their confidence and respect, and accept for
yourselves the assurance Of my high respect and
regard. l am your obedient servant,
WILLARD FILLMORE.
Hon, S. ]. VARNEY and others,
Committee &C., Lowell Massachusetts,
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S6,59S, 7O8 40
The Finance Committee of the House OF Delegates
lately examined the statistics Of the Auditor and after
careful and aborious investigation, proved his figures
and estimates 10 be corectas will appear by House
Document No 9-"upon the debt, revenue, and expen-
dures Of the Government"
But the Finance Committee clearly showed that
SS44 900 of the apparent liability OF the State would
be real, private subscribers had not complied
with the conditions upon which the State agreed to
subscribe
But let suppose for round figures that the indeb
tedness OF Virginia is Sc 100000 or that that is The
amount Tor which she is required to provide an annual
interest, and what rie does seem, when rated by
the magnitude OF her various and ample means
The State, we'll knowing this, did, the 29th of
March last, law to authorize the Board OF Pub
lie Works to borrow, her credit, four millions OF dsl
lars to complete her useful ks OF internal improve
ment, and from which greatly augmented income will
be the necessary consequence
10 effect this, the State is about to issue coupon
bonds, which will avoid the old trammeIs which letter
the transfer and negotabty Of public stocks. They
wrun for thirty-hve years, and pass from vendor to
vendee often the seller and purchaser shall desire,
without the troublesome iormality of assignment and
transfer the records OF the Government The bonds
will carry six per ceSt interest per annum payable halt
yearly, in Washington, New York. wherever the
agents and the purchasers OF the bonds shall prefer The
money TO be paid. That the bonds may come within
the means oil all who desire purchase them, they will
be issued in denominations OF from five thousand to five
hundred dollars
To the honor oil Virginia affords pleasure to refer
to the fact that she has repudaed deferred
the payment of her public debt; that she has ample
means discharge every pecuniary obligation in,o
which she could be induced 10 enter; and that she has
recorded sher solemn word upon impershabe sta
tules, that she will never fail to pay her debts.
MT J,J
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-22

The Hon. HENRY CLAy.-Mr CaY's friends in this
vicinity preparing to present TO him medal, com
memoratlye OF some OF his more prominent and noble
deeds during long lie almost exclusively devoted 10
the good OF his country. 1t to be OF the largest SIZE,
aud made Of pure virgin gold; and is now being exc
cued by that eminent artist c. G, Wright Esq, OF
John street, New York, who has superior in this
country, nor probably in any her. in the art OF die
sinking. Each contributor will receive fac S'mile in
bronze and very few more will be struck o presenta
ton in the States OF Virginia and Kentucky and some
public Institutions, when The die will be completely de-
stioyeJ. These medallion likenesses will he priceless
in after times by the descendants OF the conbu ors, and
only few years will roll around when, ever one is
to be sod, it will command its weight 10 gold many
times told brooklyn Adu
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-22

ezy7 THE Thirty FIRST CONGRESS, at least many OF
its members, has adjourned to WHITEHURSTS
DAGUERREAN GALLERY, in This city, whit re-
they receive visitors all hours OF the day, and our
out danger of being dragged into any angry discussion
oo any of the excnng topics Of the day. Mr. So
LON JENKINS, the accomplished superintendent !
The GALAXY, will introduce visitors TO the assemble
wisdom of The nation, aud do all in his power to
der visi, pleasant, profitable and instructive.
my 20--3t
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DIED.

On Tuesday, the 20lh inst, MIR. FAYEl'TE La
THROP, in the 54th year OF his age His funeral will
take place this Thursday morning. at 10 o'clock, from
the First Presbyterian Church, (Rev. Mr.. Moore's -
The friends oil The family invited to attend without
further notice
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-22
M AR1iIED.

On the 18th inst, by The Rev. Mr. Dbhrel, Mr..
ALEXANDER BROWN, to Miss ELIZABETH F..
SPECK, daughter Of the late Henry Speek, deceased,
ali of Richmond
~ Stanton and Scottsville papers requested TO
copy.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-22

~ Amongst the many handsome store rooms
and warehouses which adorn Main street. we know of
none which surpasses in splendor, elegance and com.
modiousness, the hat warehouse of Mr.. John Doc
10y, No. 81 Main street. Indeed we do not recolect
having seen handsomer establishment in any Oft g
Northern cities, where greater attention paid 10 az
pearances than n mos, Of the Southern cities
Friend Dooey having kindly sent us an invitation
TO look in upon his warehouse Tuesday evening, Of
course we complied, and found him actively engaged
in dispensing Inequalities to gay and happy company
Of friends, who had me, fer The purpose wishing
continued success to the fortunate proprietor Of
golden hat" The whole house WIS brilliantly hIuui-
mated with gas, and each floor being devoted to sep
arate branch OF The business presented at glance
fair prospect OF The great fact for manuacur rg AMI
supplying tho trade, enjoyed by Mr. Dooley VIII ,se
success; In his line ohat business glad to believe
have been in some commensurate with his claims
as a good citizen and estmable gentleman,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-22

The Bank Of Old Dominlon. Alexandria, chartered
hy the last Legislature Of Virginia, goes into operation
bout the LIST of Juae large portion OF the stock has
Teen already taken, TO which some New York CAPT
aiss have freely subscribed.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-22
VIRGINIA AND HER RESOURCES.

For the information Of our readers, we publish the
interesting letter furnished by the Superintendent OF
the Census Bureau Of the United States These candid
statistics founded on official returns which the act Of
Congress requires will convince all who read thu that
the power and resources ofths noble Commonwealth
are very great:
Census OFFICE, WASHINGTON, May 9, 1851.
Sir-In reply to your letter may state that although
MOI prepared furnish an exact detailed statement OF
the value of the real estate and personal property in
the State of Virginia the returns have been examined
sufficiently to warrant me in stating that the value OF
the real estate may be put al. S21o ,O0OOO
Value Of slaves. Observation-Disclosures. 47,0OOO0O
s53o,OOo 900
That there is this amount Of wealth in the State of
Virginia have no doubt and The official result, when
fully obtained if it varies from the above, will exceed
it rather than fall short Estimates have lately been
made placing the amount at $500 ,OOO0O0 which l
think too great arising from too frequent reeapl9a
ton OF the same capital in different hands; kind of
estimate frequently made, though producing erroneous
conclusions, to explain the aIlacy OF which would re-
quire more time than | can now spare, and which to
you would be unnecessary and.supelfiuous.
Very respectfully,
JOS. c. G. KENNEDY,
Superintendent Census.
Whilst on this subject, it may be we'll to report the
substance OF other statistics lately furnished by the
functonaries OF Virginia, showing The debt, liabilities,
and resources of that Commonwealth.
The official statement lately made to Virginia by her
able Second AUDITOR Mr., Brown, shows that
On the Both September last the public debt OF The
State of Virginia. held by individuals and private COM
papies. was. $685., ls9 80
Ofthis debt there is held 10
Great Britain 81, 369,9s9 90
In France aud Germany. 1858, 900 90
Total in Europe. 80. g., 1888 .2s9 90
In Virginia. ......"..... sos 46l 10
In Maryland. .......... $685. 90
In the District OF Columbia 10000 %
In other States. .......... l42,9OO w
Total in u. States. ............. 6296, 800 90
Aggregate amount in all ...... 9O35 ,lS9 80
The same statement shows the apparent
liabilities OF Virginia Tor guaranteed
bonds issued by companies and corpora
tions 10 complete her Improvements :. 425' 762 ~
Total debt and liabilities of the State. ,460,95l 70
The same statement shows
the present value OF stocks
owned by the State to be. 81 O6O,565 10
And the income of her
stocks that will soon be
productive ........... 4,SOl,677 81
--ll 1861, 243 80
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-22

YELLOW FEVER AT RIO JANEIRo,-Capt. Tho
mas, Of the British brig Vivid arrived this morning
hlly-eght days from Rio Janero, reports that when
he left, the yellow fever was very prevalent among
The shipping at that port. He and all the crew
were sick with the fever during the passage, and
Two of the men had died. The remainder re-
covered previous to the arrival of the vessel.
~ " CO,n
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-22
MAYORS COURT.

white woman, who gave her name as Elizabe h
Holmes, was brought before the Mayor yesterday
charged with being drunk in the public Tuesday
night. She stated that she came 10 this city from Bos-
ton, a lew days SINCE and being in oronn condition,
had drowned her cares His Honour sent her to jai'
for three months
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-22

Position OF THE BRITISH MINIsTRY.-On the
evening of the 9th instant, according to the Lon
don correspondence of the New York CONNER
mercial Advertiser, the British Ministers were
again virtually defeated in the House of Commons
on motion introduced by Lord MAS with refer
ence to the spirit trade. Lord JOHN RUSSELL said
that the effect of the motion would be reduction
of the duty ON spirits, which the Ministry were
not prepared for. The motion was pressed to a
vote of reference to committee, and the numbers
were l59 on each side. Mr. RoEBucK said that
he would put it to the noble lord whether, after
this fourth defeat, he would still retain the reins of
Government, and urged him to resign for The sake
of his personal reputation. Lord JOHN RUSSELL
somewhat tarly replied that he would take care
of his personal character and reputation without
Mr. Roebuck's aid or COUNSEL that resignation Of
Government was grave matter, involving very
serious consequences and that while the Minis
tiers were not disposed 10 allow the character of
the Government to be impaired, neither would
they, under sense of defeat, hastily resign Of
fee. The subject was then drODDed,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-22
CITY A FEE AIR IS.
CHARTER ELEC TIONS.

The trst election under The amended charter came
ott yesterday. The VOC being vjpa uoce, and the
number OF candidates ior each Of the Offices large
great difficulty was encountered in recording the result.
As we go TO press (at 9, P the voting one or Two
precincts is still progressing, and The Commissioners will
not probably commence summing up before midnight
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-10-23
WM. sTABLER i BROTHER,
Wholesale and Retail
DRUaaFsTs Arm rurr~re.,.o

se.esNE SeFeett skee1MStaKtxs va,
lksPECTPuL LIZ insafm thefr lrieiss.s aid he
= p1laics that they have % Hand ana viii con.
ssslue g keep. Isrge ssockpf DRUGS, IEAfi.
GALS DYE STuFFS. PANTS. OTIS, VAR.
AISdES, WINDOW GLASS. ArstegIsz.er Win
4 gn44tvadety 81 other GOODS kEftstIe ar tA,s
esantFy trade al q which HEY are YFeras Is s. i
eafagogable lerlns
Thef constant Is 10 furnish afglclrs bar asy
81 selled upsa, ~ being Of the bcss qualify, and
4iih this siea laey manufaesafe spaag aIsicies
which afe liable - adallrragfyn.
fPh9 sle1anss Country Merchants Prigasg1 FzmiIz
i.ss aad Individuals fayoFing them viii ikeif Of
esfs shall hare theif best ea9fts 70 gise he salts
PAINTS
White Lead, pure and extra; eoiofs Of 81 kinds
hEy o. ground ii Oh Artists Coi0rs gtake'a-
sfsicie.
,Linseed3 Boiled adj Patent paint de. spr,e
ssasfn;S Solar; Tanner; Winter Slfsiae4 Lard
yhaiej Neatsioot 0iiTr Sc.
FURNISHES
nfailares Coaea; Colofiess Coach pictuKey
Ftoxiug Quick Drying; saip; Jspaa, &C.
HLADOW GLASS
% N y 10 81 u 100, various brands RedfoYd
eFoan do, extra tsicki alt irregular sizes ohtafned
a9she shortest notice
DRUGGISTS GLASsWaRE
RettFts and Receivers plain and tubuiaied h Test
Inbes Graduated Measures; Glass SYfinges;
/Cfppfng GLASSES Preclpliaiing Jars; Nursery
ezra strong
Msdiriae Chests SuEgeoas' Instruments; Sap
pofier4 Shoulder Braces. ,sc
Agents TOR LandEeths RATED Gardnn Seeds
.Ofg9oa sCkolngogae; SandT CARA pafilla; Ball's;
Issstlsgnd'si s&agne.s Sy1hp-ol Wild ChefIyi
auf American PeffuneTv
Eeptgnnher IS 1851
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-10-23
EXCHANGE BANK OF :.
SELDEN, NETHERS Il CO.,
WASHINGTON, D. C

w AsHiNGToN, ID. e.
TIME undersigned respectfully announce that
u they have iQFmed a co partnership 10 transact
a general Banking and Exchange business in this
city, under the firm Of SELDEN, MTTHERS s.
Co. and are prepared 70 deal in
Hgcjgf and DoNestie Exchanges Tt7c-BalS, Pro
MISERY Notes Certificates III Dsposite, Letters III
Credit, Bqak Notes aa4 Cain.
We undertake toAnake collections ana promptly
q remit the PreeeedSlo any designed point within
Of without tie UnioA.
Mr. william SELDEN, a memherof tae firm and
for many years Hasts the Treasurer Of As United
etcs. wilLgive bis careful personal attention to all
financial business which we may Be emplayea to
transact with any pttbe Departments OF The Govern
ment
The business which our employers may require
us % transact will be condueIadlwith fidelity and
pfopPatade, and upon the most reasonable terms
WILLIAM SELDEN,
Late TReaSlrsy oftsc T. s.
J0HN1WITHERS,
sof Alexandra, Ia.
II, w. LATHAM,
OF Washington, d. c.
L. P. BAYNE,
Of Baltimore, M
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-10-23
POETRY.


Nav, tell me not my dearest,
That finEe has dim q thine eve
I, Still. SIN. my path thou cheeTess,
As in days that are gons BIZ.
I say rot thy check is faded.
BIZ s5Trows. cares and fears.
That the brow Isl somewhat shaded,
BIZ The clouds ef sther years.
Htine much more had taken.
could forgive eaek theii;
Wills; thy heartFemained mistaken,
And its love foE me was len.
i. toe. am something older
Than, when | met with thee
Butlheafis becoms no colder,
Iifthey are what hearts should be.
Thy own has never altered
Az years have der pasI;
Taslave has. neEer 3altered, &
When my BROW has been o'ercast. i
Then tell me not 5i changes,
Incheek, or brosg, or hair
The love sachloss esfTanges.
/ Must be lighter far than air.
Though moruing'f early splendor,
May rapluress thrill impair,
lIheFesPer hour, more lender,
Sinks deeper limo Inc heart.
Though spring 81 gay with roses,
I And summer skies arr clear;
Yet aaiuInn's hand eaesoses
The rich harvest al he year,
E'en4age's. wiptry weather,
inspires no thought ptgloom,
10 hearts thai share together,
!
Hopes Q. bliss baYonG the tomb.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-10-23
To Caonars and others.

TIME undersigned take this method oi Informing
IL Coepers and persons in wafA Of Shingiesand
Slaves tbat they hare-on hand at this lime one
hundred thousand Shingles and Cooper staff ahich
they will dispose u low for cash or short credit
They intend tolkeep constantly large supply 81
each and persons in want will find il TO their adg
tage to purchase Of them.
They have IA machine for manufacturing the
above articles which isapplicable 10 steam water
or horse power and is capable efnaking from 1860
10 5000 Shhges .or Slaves in two houfsby horse
power.
HThey ownlthe right Of this County and are desi-
rous Of dsposing of several location rights. Letters
addressed 10 them al Middleway, Jefferson County,
Va. will be promptly answered
A sample Of The Slaves and Shingles can be seen
al the Free Press Office
sHAULL & BERwELL:
Anril IL lS5l-1r
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-10-23
Hartford Fire Insurance Company,
CONNECTICUT.

Iacorporated 1879 Cfffterp crpetaaJ- CagaAlsl5o,
600; aciA po.eeF eff3aereasb&g It % $3.50, GOO.
DUBLIC Buildings Manufactures, Mills, Ma.
i chinerys Dwelling Houses, Stores, Merchan-
disc, Household Furniture, Vessels On the stocks
while in port &c, &c, will be insured at rates
as low as the risk win admit
Applications for Insaranee may be made of
b. w. HERBERT
Agent for JeBeYSan County, Va.
In the absence of the Agent frogh ChariestoBn, to
JoHN P. BRowN, Esq, who win attend 10 them
promptly. Persons at q distance address, through
the mail E
n. B. On ali Church Buildings and CergYmen's
personal properly, The Agent will preseut his COM
missions ID reducing the amount Of premiums on
theffsks,thus arising.
Decemher ID ls5l-lY,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-10-23
Cesnet at CAzrtssaga baltimore SfYestS BssA.
- @REEERENGHS.
Carpets, Fall Styles, 1871
TURNBuLI. i. CO..

"a. RALTtMoRE SrREEr, BNLrlMeRT,
4 RE pow receiving and opening tletf fgli i'm
IA pslrtali5us al vELVErS, TAPESTRIES
AND IiRu SSELS CARPETS, ard are prepared,
10 exhibit he most complete Assortment Of naw pat
terms ard STYLES exhibited this country which
viii ~ altered nj lower rates lhan nsaalI1
7hyas7f'ly and Sansffne -GtfTpsts.
we ire now receiVing our Fan styles -of the
above lnclnding many ralternsiInaaulaeiuseH ex-
pressly ios as, and which cannot Be abaneai else
where
L0r Priced Caspeiiags..
4 We have 4 l&fge assortment Of good styles { Tow
priced CtRysTs, which can be offered At pics 50
low al 10 defy competition,
EagiisA daa Americkm OIL Cloths
A large and cotHpiete assortment from to 81
feel wide.
DRUGGISTS, from 10 I yards vide; rtumb
Cloths, new and beautiful aQiele; ChentIe and
'rnhed Rugs, Mats, Piano and Table Covers Stair
Ross &c together With every asIiele apperizlnins
TO the carpal business.
TURNBULL & Cos
9ia Baltimore 81. First Carpet Store above Charles.
Ssepsqinhaf 4 1851 I'm