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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-11-18
COMMON CouNcIL.-This body met last

COMMON tOUNClL.- HIS DOuy luCJ idoL
evening p G. Taylor, President, In the chair. The
usual routine of business transacted, but moth
ing of unusual interest brought forward with
the exception Of resolution offered by AID Taylor,
restoring the goth rule of the Board which gave
the Mayor the power to appoint Committees, and
which was rescinded some months since. motion
was made TO refer 1t 10 the Law Committee, which
was lost, and the original motion was ultimately put
and carried. by a vote OF II 10 5.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-11-18
financial.

AN ELECTION for DIRECTORS of
Athe BOwERY BANK will DO held at tho Banking
House on TUESDAY. December The poll wal b. opea
pi7tps n c. BRADFORD. Cashier.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-11-18
CpMINAL CARELEssNEss.-Yesterday al.

noon. three Germans employed in shop in Adams
ST. near Willoughby, set up target IN the yard 10
the rear Of their shop, and fred at IT, The rst oaIt
passed through the fence, and entered the kltcheh Oh
Mr.. John Bentons residence, No. 3ll Fulton ST.,
passiDq through the doors and spending ITS force
against the side Of the building. Mr.. Benton was at
dinner with his family, and went out, his boy Win
where it came from, the second ball was fired, which
also perforated the dividing fence. passed through
MIR Benton's right thigh, mutllatlng his hand, and
otherwise seriously nJuring him. The ball struck
the BOY SIDE but its force being spent. only bruised
HIM Constable ID. X. Smith and Deputy Sheriff
Friend arrested two Of the parties, named Conradt
Wolfe and John Rode. They were taken before
Justice John c. Smith who committed them for trial
Dr. Ayres rendered medical assistance to the
wound ed man.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-11-18
DANK DEPARTMENT State of New.

AZ NNN UII-A I'm 7 MIN :, NIdIt OF lNtW-
- YoTk. - ALBANY, November -, l0jl-The WHITE
PLAINS BANk has this day filed ~ this Office notice u
the appointment Of Messrs PHELPS SCObEL Of the
City OF Albany Agents FOR the Tctf mpon Of ITS circa-
larg noies together with revocation OF the agpoRt-
nent Of Wilson DsenGoil Of the CITY Of Nsw-fOfk as
such Agent agreeable u the act entitled An act 10
nd the several acts relating 10 Incorporated Banks
Banking Associsfi and lndivdpnl Bankers" passed
April ~, 1851. DANIEL q. ST JOHN. Superintendent.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-11-18

KNIcKBaBockER FIRE INSURANCE co, }
NEW YORK. Nov. H. 1857
nIVIDEND.- The President and Di-
~ reetors have this day declared Dividend Of
10 per cont on the capital stock PAYABLE and atsr the
FIST day OF December newt The transfer hooks VIII be
closed from the 2O n inst until the De ember By Or
der fnl8 2w'l GEO HODGsON, Sscy
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-11-18
BROOKLYN ITEMS.

A ToUGH SToRY.-One OF the New \ ork
papers states that 1T is said" there are four hundred
and forty places of public worship In TINS CITY,
fBrooklyn) We know that Brooklyn claims the title
of the City Of Churches but we were not prepared
10 believe tina, she has place Of worship for every
a9s inhabitants.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-11-18

BY reducing the Wheat to Flour, the quantity Of
the latter left at tlde-water this year, compared
with the corresponding period of last year, shows an
increase Of A. 800 barrels OF Flour.
The following table shows the quantity OF some OF
the principal articles of proSuco left at Underwater
from the commencement of navigation TO the l4th Of
November inclusive, during the years lsi9 lss days
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-02
CITY FAIRS.

Warrocks Virginia and North Carolina Al
manack for 1852, calculated By David Richardson
Of Louisa County.-Our excellent and venerable
friend Mr. John Warrock, has placed in our bands
hispopuar and valuable annual for the approaching
year. The people of this State hardly know how
to reckon the day of the month by any other stan
dard, and we are glad to observe that the new
number peculiarly commends it to their partiality
Besides the almanack proper, and those myseri-
Gus hints about rain and snow which have, time
out of mind, established Mr.. Warrock's Cor Mr..
Richardson's claim 10 be considered the verable
''clerk of the weather." it contains the general
census of the United States, and the particular
census ofour own State. with the white, free COL
cred and slave population of each county and
grand division, the number OF whites who cannot
read or write, and the school fund of every coun-
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-02
Countv OEeers.

80 The voters OF each county shall elect clerk OF
the county court Surveyor attorney tor the Com
monW cath, sheriff, and MANY commissioners OF
tbs revenue may be authorized by law, VINO shall
hold their respective offices follows: The clerk and
the survey Or for The OF siy years. the attorney
for the Of tour years. the sheriff and the commits
sioners, for the term OF two years. Constabes and
OverseeTs OF the Poor shall be elected by the voters
as may be prescribed BY law.
81 the officers men!iones in the preceding section
except the Attorneys, shall reside i'll the counties
districts for which they respectively elected No
person elected tor successive terms to the Office OF
Sheriff shall be reegi5le the same Office tor the
next succeeding term; shall he during his term OF
service, within year thereafter be eligible to
any political office.
81 The Justices OF the Peace Sherifs, Attorneys for
the Commonwealth, Clerks of the Circuit and County
Ceur,s, and all other County officers shall be subject
TO indictment for mafeasance misieasance, neglect
of official duy and upon conviction thereof their Of
fees shall become vacant.
Corporation Courts ard Officers.
s. The General Assembly may vest such iursdc-
ton shall be deemed necessary in corporation courts
and in the Magistrates who may belong TO the corpo-
rate body.
"a All officers apper aiming to II cities, and other
municipal corporations, shall be elect e'by the qualified
appointed by the consiitu ID authorities oil
such cities or corporations as may be prescribed by
law
DoNE in Convention, in the city OF Richmond, on the
first day of August, sin the year OF our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and fitty-one, and
in the seventy sixth year of the Common
wealth Of Virginia.
JOHN Y. MASON,
President OF the Convention.
s. D. WHITTLE,
al.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-02
CITY COUNCIL.

At an adjourned meeting, on Wednesday 3Olh-all
the members being present:
Dr. Chamberlayne stated that the committee on dsput-
ed elections not ready report and asked further
time to report until Monday next, which granted.
And on his motion, ii was ordered, that when the
Council adourns, it be until Monday at o'clock p.
M.
On motion of Dr. Chamberlays,
Resolved, That the Commissioners OF Streets gem
erally be authorized to cause Jail alley TO be paved
forthwith and granite tootway to be placed thereon,
two feet wide on its eastern side
Mr. Robinson reported f.om the select committee
on the subject can ordinance providing further for
the education Of INDECENT children, and making prov
sion for public lectures and libraries" which, on his
motion was laid the table and ordered to be print
ed.
The memorial of the. Virginia Central Rail Road
Company was presented, asking to be allowed TO
struct their building on the east side of Union
street, between Grace and Marshall streets, close
their tracks so as have The exclusive and Unrestricted
use of that street. In consideration of which, they
pro pose to widen the alley between Grace and Broad
streets, so as to make wide and commodious street;
aud to open and widen the alley between Broad aud
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-02

LARcENv.-A couple of negro boatmen (slaves)
were yesterday brought before the Mayor, charged
with stealing quantity of dry goods shipped by
Messrs Kent, Paine and Kent, day or two since,
per boat Baltimore" to Lynchburg, and consgn-
ed to Mr.. John J. Purvis, of that town. The
negro who committed the theft was employed on
the boat eagle" moored alongside the "Balti-
more," and it is supposed he took the box shortly
after it had been landed on the boat. He en-
ployed one of the negroes belonging TO the ''Bal-
timore" to carry bag filled with the stolen goods
to house on Cary street; but the fellow mistook
the house and delivered the bag to Mr.. Foster
grocer, who Immediately caused both the negroes
to be arrested. AS the evidence with regard to
the negro who carried the goods to Mr.. F's store,
failed to establish any farther agency in the mat
ter, he was let off with foggng; the other fell
low, however, was committed for trial on the 9Th
of August
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-02

SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER, named Henry G..
Hunter, applied at Shockoe Hill Hotel Thursday
night for accommodations for himself and servant.
but finally concluded not to put up there. Having
with him negro man who called him "Master,''
and being, withal, man of some noorety, mine
host of the Tavern put the watchmen upon his
track, but they did not succeed in arresting him
till yesterday morning, when he was found at one
of the market houses unattended. On being
brought before the Mayor, he was required to give
security for good behavourin the penalty of 5000;
falling to do SO, he was committed.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-02

RoUGH DUEL,-A son of Dr.. J, II. Mexican Of
New y ork and another yeungsler fought duel, dis
lance 80 PAGES, at St Louis, few days ago. which is
hus described by The Republican Of that city:
Al the first ire ON some cause or other the pistol of
the challenged party did so off and the shot of Me
Ksans who was the challenger, took etiec in the heshy
part Of his antagonists arm, causing slight wound
Eniaged at the rnishap The latter instantly cooking his
pistol again essayed to shoot, and this time with success
causing serious wound On being hit Mexican raised
his pistol and throwing with all the force OF des
peraon, struck the oher full in The breast, and elled
with Il possible speed conveyed the parties from the
ground, ere The firing which had attracted he atten-
ton oitwo men who riding in that direction had
aroused suspicion,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-02
Gov. BARBouR.-We find tie following going

Gov. BARBoUR.-We find the following going
the rounds:
The following anecdote ofthe late Gov James
Barbour was told US by gentlemen who resides
in the Piedmont region. Gov. Barbour was
candidate to represent his County in the State
Legislature, and was opposed by an illiterate man
named Davis. The Governor, in his speech on
the hustings, said
"Feow-citizens, had the honor to represent
my county for several years in The Assembly Of
Virginia.; was for some years Governor of this
ancient and venerable Commonwealth; was for
considerable time representative of this dis
trict in the Congress of the United States; had,
fellow-citizens, at subsequent period, the honor
to hold seat in the most august legislative body
in the world-the Senate of the United States; at
another period had the place of Secretary
of the War Department in the administration of
John Quincy Adams, and was afterwards Minister
Plenipotentiary and ambassador Extraordinary
near the Court Of ST. James; and now, fellow
citizens, you may picture to yourselves the
humiliation that feel at finding myself here to-
day engaged in a damned little pitiful county
contest with Tom Dayis!"
South Side Democrat.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-02
LATER FROM HAVANA

We yesterday had TWO arrivals at this port from TIa
vana-the briggs S9ners and Argus AS far as we can
learn there has been but little Intelligence made known
in Havana since the departure Of the Isabel relative to
the existing difficulties in the Island, which can be relied
upon. Rumors are current that fresh desertions of
troops are taking place and that ont Of four hundred
recently cent from Havana, tN hundred went over
10 the Creole party, and fired their comrades The
real state OF AFFAIRS difficult 10 be ascertaned We
have not, however, heard Of any new Proclamation
emanating from the Captain General and therefore con-
clude that his snticpaons OF those in arms accepting
amnesty, had moi, up the 24h inst, at all events
been realized. Charleston Courier, July 20.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-02
N. X. HALL, Postmaster General.

IMPORTANT RAILROAD ENTERPRIsE.-T The
Mayor and Aldermen of Nashville voted on Tues
day a subscription of $4,000 stock in the Nash
vile and Chattanooga Railroad Company as stock
in the Winchester and Alabama road, which is to
be Immediately surveyed, put under contract, and
fastened to an early completion. This will con-
meet Nashville with the Selma road at Gunter's
landing, on the Tennessee river, thence by the
Alabama river, and thence, by uninterrupted nayi-
cation, with the Mobile bay. When this line of
improvement shall be completed, it is estimated
that Nashville will be placed within ffty-two hours
of New OrleaDs
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-02

THE CRoPs.--IVe hear loud complaints from
almost every section of the State, OF the shortness
OF the corn and tobacco crops The corn in sew
era of the adjoining counties has been almost
literally parched up by the late drought, while q
large portion of the tobacco which has been plan.
ted, has died from the same cause The refresh
ing rains of Tuesday night and yesterday will
benefit these crops greatly Char Jeff, July 81
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-02
Naral Inteliigence-Steam Frigate
Secretary Of the Convention.

Naral Inteliigence--S Steam Frigate Susoue-
hqnnG.
Information has been received at tAe Navy De-
partment from the United States steam frigate
Susquehanna, dated sat sea, noon, June IS, 1851
latitude "a deg. IS min. north, longitude, 81 deg
80 min. west" nearly one thousand miles from
the Capes of Virginia, which she passed on the
9Th OF June, m. No accident of any kind had
occurred, and the engines were working well.
While crossing the Gulf Stream, the water was
rough but not heavy. All on board were WELL
Republic.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-02

HEAVY SQUALLs.-Ihe Norfolk Beacon states
that on Sunday evening that vicinity was visited
by two heavy squalls, causing number OF YES
sells to drag their anchors, but no damage was done
A few miles from the city in Princess Anne coun-
ty, Va, the gale was very severe fences were
blown down, trees uprooted, and the corn pros
tratad
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-02

Cors N OKfo.-The farmers complain that the
new corn this season is nearly all infected by
species Of caterpillar which insert themselves
thropgh the silk end of the ears and eat away the
grain. Should the stock corn be found similarly
Affected the crop will fall short at least one.half
GIN GQz
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-02
THE TIMES, TERMS.

DAILY TIMES, per annum, if paid in advance, OF
within 80 DAYS from the beginning of subscribers
year. ....$5 90
Do. it not paid lin every case).. ..:...:; w
in advance or within 80 days ID 90
Do. if not so paid lin every easel. 90
Single copies, Daily Times, two cents each; semi
weekly three cents eachn wrappers ready Tor mailing
Tour cents each For sale at the Times OFFICE.
Copies of the DAILY TIMES can always be procured
likewise at the Periodical and Newspaper Depot Of
Messrs ALLEN Il GENTRY, on Broad stree!-prce two
rent
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-02
The Constitution.

We reprint the Constitution and Schedule for
tho purpose of furnishing it to our readers in a
mitted in the copy published yesterday, by the
omission of the words cor amended" from that
clause of the Schedule which prescribes that
the Constitution and Schedule shall be submitted
to /" the voters qualified under the existing or
amended constitution" We hope the mistake has
not mised our readers, as the decision OF the Con-
yention in regard TO the new voters was referred
to in our editorial remarks.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-02

TIE REVOLT IN CuBA.-The N. O. Delta of the 25tn
ultiro says that that the day fixed by the Cuban
patriots Ter demonstration in and the city of Ha-
vana, and that the Eth OF this month rising was TO
take place in the Vuea do Abajo, one of the most
warke and most dsaffected portions of the island 1t
is supposed that the dispersion ohe Government troops
necessarily consequent the rsings in the East and
tack on the city Of Havana the stronghold Of the Spa
nish authority The steamer will bring US ne WE
whether these expectations have been realized
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-02

Corn meal was selling at Raleigh, NJ c., on Mon
day week last. at 1925 per bushe and flour, by the
load at so 90 per Dbl There s such scarcity oftesc
articles in that market the Star says that large guam.
ties Of tn en- would command high prices
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-02

RETURN OF THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY.
The Hon. William A. Graham has returned to
Washington city, after brief visit to North Caro-
lima
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-02

your appreciation of my conduct as the presiding ota
hcer OF this assembly acknowledge, with profound
sensibY, the obligations under which stand and with
all sincerity thank you for your uniform kindness and
consideration, and especially for This gratifying evidence
of your appreciation.
Our session has occupied many months. | trust
will be excused for awaiting myself OF the occasion
TO beai my humble testimony to the untirng industry
and the sacrificing devotion, which you have Brought
to the service
The subjects on which you have acted are of vast
magnitude and time was necessary to the due peror-
nance Of your dutes-and feel that will fail to do
act OF JUSTICE if do no go urher, AMI declare the
opinion, sincerely entertained tina have never served
witha deoetave body combining more talent, char
acer and propriety of department.
TIE Convention OF 1929 bore lite rolls those sons
of Virginia however advanced in lie who had earned
pubic confidence by serving their country IN hei aces
OF highest trust. 1t was august assemblage.
YoH are generally young men. You cannon point
to such long career Of public service but IN talent,
cultivation, enlightened patriotism, IN those elements
which qualify for public usefulness, am proud 10 say,
that this Convention shows that the sons OF Virginia
have not degeneraed. 1t is pleasing reflection that
my arduous duties have been relieved by your uniform
support and their extreme delicacy forgotten in your
generous confidence that amidst the excemenls OF de-
bate the courtesies Of lie have not been forgotten and
the kindly feelings OF our nature have always predomi-
mated.
Constitution, the result OF those labors will soon be
submitted tor the decision OF the people of Virginia.
OF its promise to promote the public good OF the
wisdom OF its provisions, in detail diversity OF opm-
ion will exist.
But, gentlemen, permit me to exhort you, on your
return 10 you Constituents, to all your influence
10 alay sectional strife and promote cordial tratena
feeling amongst the people of our beloved Common
wealth. we are brothers OF one family, with common
historic recollections, with common present interests
and With common future hopes. And we must remem
ber that, Virginia. united is and ever has been, of
the noblest States of The coniederacy-l cannot
template what she would be if torn by intestine teuds
or il fran tcaly seeking her dissolution.
humby pray that the decision of her people the
amended Constitution may rebound to their happiness
and TO he honor and prosperity oithe Stale.
Gent lemen, during session, it has pleased Al
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1851-05-17
A Lament.
nY mss pHERE cARrY.


Once in the season of chiIdhood's Joy,
Dreaming never of life's great ills.
Hand in hand with happy boy.
walked about on my native hills.
Gathering berries ripe and fair,
Pressing them oft TO his smiling lip,
Braiding flowers in his sunny hair, lslip.
And letting the curls through my fingers
Watching the clouds of the evening pass,
Over the moon in our home of blue;
Orchasing the fre-fies over the grass,
Filling our feet with the summer dew.
Now walk on the hills alone,
Dreaming never Of hope or joy,
And over dungeons floor of stone.
Sweep the curls of that happy boy,
And every night where rose hedg springs,
Up from the ashes of sunsets pyre,
And the eve-star folding her golden wings,
Droops like bird in the leaves Of ere.
sit and think how he entered in,
And farther and farther every time,
Followed the downward way of sin,
Tillit led to the awful gatea Of crime.
! sit and think till my great dispair,
4 Rises up like mighty wave;
How fast the locks of my fathers hair.
are whitening now for the quiet grave
But never reproach on my lip has has been
Never one moment can forget,
Though bound in prison and lost in sir.
My brother once, is my brother yet.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1851-05-17
Thrilling Incident.

On Tuesday last, during the height of the
storm, washer woman residing in the base
ment of a house, corner of London and De
catur streets, East Roston, went to another
section of that part of the city, TO do some
work, leaving behind her an infant and another
child only four years of age, whom she locked
in her room. .-s-.. B.
About half past l o'clock. having finished
her work, she started for home, and in going
along Liverpool street she found the tide SO
high that she could 20 no further. Turning
into London street. she found her passage in
that direction also impcded by the high wa
ter. .
Her anxiety for the safety of her little ones
now became great in the extreme, and OBJ
serving two men padding about in a boat, she
made known to them her situation. They
took her on board and rowcd TO her house
which they found surrounded with the rising
water and with all possible haste, they broke
open the door of the basement, where they
found the 4wo children safe in the cradle. the
eldest sitting upin one end, and the infant ly
ing down in the other.
The feelings of the mother can better be
imagined than described, when it is knowr
that the cradle was floating on the water
which had filled the room to within less thar
two feet of the ceiling. Journal.