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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-08

NAfoLEoss OPIsIos OF THE PREss.-"A journalist,
said the great Napolean, SIS grumbler, censurer,
giVer oil adVeF' regent OF sovefeiqns, tutor of ma
than hundred thousand bayonels"
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CIRCUIT COURT.

Franklin Allison charged with stealing horse be-
long ing to MIR. John w. Clarke of this city, about tive
years ago, placed at the bar Monday, and the case
given the jury at half past 10 O'Clock the night
but they unable to agree, the Judge discharged
them Tuesday, and remanded Allison to the custody of
the iaer. His trial will again came at the fall term
OF the Court.
VIM. p Adcock, charged with embezzling goods,
tried during the present term of the court-iound
guilty. and his term Of confinement in the Penitenary
assessed at one year. A motion having been made for
trial, the entertained the application Tues.
day and awarded new trial.
Henry T. Perkins, charged with forging the names
of John Fl. Cooke, William Gait and Henry Hlhouse,
to negotiable note for $4,000, then placed the
bar. The jury retired about o'clock at night and
speedily brought in a verdict of guilty, assessing the
punishment Of the prisoner at two years confinement
in the Penitentiary.
Elizabeth Southard charged with numbering mans
named Walker in Rockets, about Is months snce by
striking him on the head with hoe, was yesterday
placed at the bar. The trial will probably consume
the larger portion of the session OF the to-day
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- If you like, vote this ticket:
Mayor. A. Meredith.
Constable-N. E. Green.
Sergeant-G. r. Peake.
Recorder
City Collector-Thos. J. Glenn.
Assessor-D. M. Miller.
Gauqer-P. H. Butler.
Superintendent Water Works.. L. Davis
Register do DON. L. Stratton
Superintendent Poor IIouse--A. Mcliaes
Measurer of Grain--L. II. Luck.
Superintendent Gas Works-A. II. Vancleve.
Captain Of the Night Watcll-B. Jenkins
First Lieutenant do do-A. Wkerson
Second do do do--Wiam Gardner
Third do do doc. G.. johnson
Superintendent of Streets-M. Bates
my 5-1* VOX POPULl.
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A fire broke out in Montrose, Pa Monday night
which laid in ashes the larger and most valuable portion
oil the town.
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MARINE NEWS.
FORT OF RICHMOND.


ARRIVED,
Schr James g. Samuel, Walters New York
Schr Mary Adelne, Powers, Norfolk
SAILED,
Schr Henrico, futile, New York
NEW YORK, May 6-Clr'd, schooner Greenway
Couch, Richmond
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CITY Al FFAxss g.
THE VOTE.

We subjoin the vote taken in the three Wards of the
city yesterday 10 ascertain the of the people on
the Basis question pending in the Convention
The aggregate vote is small, though we cannot now
state precisely. When the vigour of the white Ba-
sis movement and the energy and confidence displayed
by its partisans in the public meetings remembered
it cannot be doubted that most OF the white Basis
strength has been polled.
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alternate. Single.
Jefferson Ward. ....... .S5 16
Madison Ward. ........32 IL
In Monroe Ward we could not obtain the alternate
vote yesterday evening.
A few votes given for Compromise first, and
the other basis second choice but enough to
alter the above figures materially.
The polls will be open again to. day at 10 o'clock
in each ofthe wards, and will be closed at sunset
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Snow fell on Monday last il Hazletown, Pa, to the
depth OF Is inches
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TO THE VOTERS OF RICIIMOND-Having
seen my name used in connection with the office of
High Constable, in all the papers of the city, and by
the earnest solicitation of many friends in the three diff
erent Wards | now declare myself candidate Tor
that office. And should be elected pledge M self
to the best Of my ability to discharge the duties faith
fully. R. S. GLAZEBRUOK
nv It'd
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aT CITY ASsEssOR.--We are authorized 10
announce TfiOS. BAlLlE candidate for the Office
of City Assessor at the ensuing charter election.
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To the Citizens of Richmond:

To The Citizens Of RacHm0nd:
am candidate for reelection to the office of City
Sergeant have for several years held this office by
the appointment of the Justices Of the Hastings Court
and was again appointed in March last for twelve
months. | am happy the belief that have dscha,g-
ed the duties my Office faithfully and shall be much
gratfied to receive the appreciation of my feow-c-
zens, evidenced by their support at the polls on the
third Wednesday of this month
my 6-dtd JOHN M. FERGUSON.
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STEAMERS TO ARRIvE.-A fleet of steamers
may be expected at New York within the next ten
days. There are four on their way from Chagres
the Crescent City, North America, the Georgia,
and the Brother Jonathan. The Crescent City is
first due, and may be expected every moment The
Georgia will bring later dates from Havana and
the Island of Cuba. The Merlin, from st. Thorn
as and Bermuda, is also due. The Union from
New Orleans and the Hermann from Southamp-
ton may pc expected this week. The Arctic was
to leave Liverpool on the 3Oth ultimo, and may be
looked for on the 10th instant.
A LETTER FROM THE PREsIDENr-The following
eel addressed to General erce, who had enclos-
ed to the President certain resolutions opted by the
New Hampshire Constitutional Convention at its frs
session, in relation to the Union ard the Compromss
measures of Congress
WASHINGTON. Jan. IA, 1851.
Dear Sir: Ihave the honor to acknow ledge the re-
cept OF the resolutions passed by the Convention
wise the Constitution OF the State of New Hampshire
which you transmitted 10 me. am highly gratfied to
see State alier State assuming the high and patriotic
ground in favor of the Union, occupied by New
Hampshire, and beg leave to make my grateful acknow-
Judgments TO the Convention for the fiattering terms in
which they have expressed their appreciation OF the at
utude oil the Executive the General Government up
on the subject. Truly, yours,
WILLARD FILLMORE.
Hon. FRANK. PIERCE, President OF the
New Hampshire Reform Convention.
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AUCTION NOTICE.-Stock sale OF Boots. Shoes
Hats, Caps &C., at No. 81 Main street, this morning.
at 10 o'clock. The attention OF dealers respectfully
invited. GEO. J. SUMNER,
my 8 Auct
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Ut the votes stated above to be Tor Compromise the
greater portion were alternate votes given by persons
who voted first choice for the mixed or white ba-
sis-generally the white. The alternate and single
votes for the Comp in the several wards were as
follows:
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THE Jews IN CHINA.-The Hong Kong tChina)
Mail states that two Chinese Christians who were sent
out from Shanghai on the 18th November last by d.
after absence OF IS days. bringing authentic advices
respecting the ribe OF Jews who had been known for
200 years past to reside at Ka-ung- f, the ancient
capital OF Kohnan province in the interior of China
The emssaries found both Mahommedans and Jews
there the latter poverty stricken and degraded their
synagogue in state of dllapidaon, and the distin-
gushing symbols. of their re Gion nearly extinct The
books OF The law written in small square character
sheepskn, are however, still preserved though for
many they have been by one sbe 10 read
them. The emissaries brought away eight Hebrew
manuscripts, besides copies of inscriptions on some
stone tablets.
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PATRoNIzINe THE DRAMA-spENp1NG A PLEASANT
EvENING.-One evening last week, before the "fare
up" between Mr.. Manager Potter and a portion oil his
supernumeraries Mr.. Jenkins determined to patron
lie the drama; and, with view to make an evening
OF it invited Mrs Jenkins and his very particular
friend, Mr.. Gustayus Thrift, to accompany him. The
party duly made their appearan in the dress circle
In the highest possible state OF delighted exciement-
l he curtain rose-the play progressed and all went
on swimmingy' to the entire satisfaction OF the pa
irons aforementioned. Mr.. Gustavus Thrift, howev-
er, improved the occasion oil the intervals between the
acts OF the first piece, to "breahe little fresh air.,
Withdrawing from the boxes for that AUDIBLE and sani-
tary purpose. The air which he thus breahed how
ever, appeared to be powerfully impregnated with an
exh atng gas the effects of which became more and
more perceptlbe upon the person and actions of that
gentleman. till finally grand explosion took place.
Now we do not dese TO be understood
asserting that Mr.. Augustus Thrift corporeally
poded-that the different members of his body,
harlequin like, literally became disntegrated-cer-
talnly not; the term in fgurative SENSE
The explosion speak of occurred in this wise: The
"sesh air" so copously breathed by the gentleman
dered him turbulent and garruloushe attracted the at
tenon OF the officers appointed to preserve ORDER and
after short parley, was elected from the Theatre.-
Somehow other, he imbibed the impression that his
late friend, Mr.. Jenkins, had agency his ejec
ton from the house; and, so believing, he determined
to await the conclusion OF the performances, for the
purpose OF seeking satisfaction. The play being over,
Mr. Thrift sought out Mr.. Jenkins and announced his
determination OF following him home for the purpose
ofcalng him to account. Some words, but no blows,
passed between the par ties. Mr. j., however, applied
for peaeewarrant the following day, and the officers
yesterday brought Mr.. Thrift to sight The Mayor
listened attentively to the grievances detailed by Mr.
Jenkins, end then settled the difficulty by requiring
Mr.. Thrift to find security in the sum of 500 to keep
peace, which he readily procured.
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THE LATE MURDER ON CARY STREEr-Contrary
to general expectation, the examination OF Peter Holo
way did not off yesterday before the Mayors
Court The counsel for the prisoner not being ready,
the examination was, at his request postponed till to-
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ton which he had for sunab time meant to take. Hs
was not to-day however prepared to express his views
and he m owed that the committee rise but would with
draw the motion if any other gen eman wished TO say
an ything.
Mr.. ANDERSON made efIo,t 10 get the floor, bn.
the motion 10 rise was put and carried and the Con.
vention adjourned.
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TO THE VOTERS OF RICHMOND-I am a
candidate for Measurer Of Grain.
7-3I* r. RI LICK
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NORTHUMBERLAND attempt was made Tuesday
night to fire small wooden building situated in of
Mr. S. d. Demons bell and brass foundry, on Main,
between 9Th and 9th streets. The incendiary had
placed a quantity ofhay and other combustible mate
rails in the cevces OF the building but failed to apply
the match because OF encounering some interruption,
as is supposed. This is the second attempt which has
been made Of late to destroy this building by fire.
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~ OIIANLEo U. FAGE
WARRINGTON, May l, 1851.

RAILROAD IrEMs.-The ceremony of breaking ground
on the Cincinnati and Bepre railroad, -one OF the links
1T the Great Straght-line Railroad which is 10 unite
Baltimore with Cincinnati and St. Louis,-took place
on the End inst, al Greenfield, Ohio The people of
Ross county are celebrating further county sub
scrption Of 5000 900 to this road
Lou Rates.-A teegraphic dispatch in the Herald,
under date Of Goshen, N. Y May B. says :-"The ex-
press train for the West this evening" passed here with
275 through passengers"
The leading article in the Edinburgh Review for April
on the subject OF the progress OF England during the
first halt OF the present century states that whilst quar-
ter OF century ago travelling by railroad was almost
unknown, the returns for lS49 show the following re.
suits:
Passengers. Receipts
First class cars. ............ 7292S]l fl,927 768
Second class. .23, 52l $50 $3.50 500
Third class. ..32 ,S90,323 lSI6,476
Thus it appears that the poorer classes of England
travelled by railway in lS49, the number of nearly
80 600 OOO and afforded to spend by doing than
I'll 10000. They outnumbered the middle classes in
the proportion of four to three and the weather. clas-
ses in the proportion OF four and half to one 1t may
be added that wherever the United States the rates
OF travel are cheap and adapted 10 the circumstances
OF the million" there is corresponding increase in the
| number OF passengers.
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Inc oody polllc Ondef ms view, he was against CIV
ing either the East or the West complete Triumph
If he could get any considerable number of Eastern
members to 60 with him, he should 20 for adopting
the mixed basis now, to be substituted by the suffrage
basis in 1862, 3, any year thereabout. He would
go for that compromise which the West would accent
and the greatest number of Eastern gentlemen would
agree to- lie appealed to gentlemen of the West to
abandon their policy OF concsalment and to inform the
House frankly what they willing to do. He gave
notice that he should at convenient time, when
he should have ascertained that majority were for
Compromise offer some proposition as he had suppes-
ted.
Mr.. M. K. H. GARNRTT asked il it were known that
the friends OF the suffrage basis could carry it by ma
jori,y OF one, there one who would decline to vote
Tor it and carry liz
Mr.. Chiffon said he could not answer because he
had never inquired. If they did So he thought they
would be doing very wrong. lie could not say how
unreasonable men might be.
Mr.. CARTER Of Loudoun, in reference to the question
OF Mr. Garnett, said, for suffrage basis man. if the
suffrage basis could be carried by only one or Two votes
he would decline TO insist upon it, and would offer such
Compromise as had been suggested by Mr.. Chiffon
He was against adopting any scheme which would be
generally dstaseiul to either section
Mr.. WISE said in that sentiment he would back Mr..
Carter in every inch ofhs ground He would not car
ry proposition by bare majority which would dsep
y diss atisy the East. He believed tina, the Conven
on mad now arrived point. where they might settle
Is question, and in satisfactory to both East
and West.
MI TAYLOR had not expected the question 10 assume
the shape had at this time, but il became necessary 10
state the conclusion at (which he had arrived the posi-.
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Mysterious Case. Probable Murder and
Suicide.

The bodies OF two pcrsons-a male
and lem1le-hoih au,red IN masculine
costume, were touud IN the woods near
The village of Quincy, on Friday eve
ninE, 10y two young men named Henry
and Albert i!ayden, who were out on
hunting excursion. Information OF the
discovery was communicated 10 Coroner
l. Bass, of Quincy, and the bodies were
forthwith conveyed to that town for the
purpose OF identification, * aScerlainna,
II possible, the manner ui death Both
bodies were frozen, and upon examining
them, a wound from pistol bali was
found over the left ear of the woman,
who, probably, was the first 10 die. The
mans head was badly dl,Ggured, as if
pistol had been tl>charIed into the
mouth. The prohabiIlIes are, that the
man first murdered the woman, and then
committed suicide.
So far, nothing definite is known as to
who the deceased we're, though they are
believed to be couple who went II live
in Quincy early in November last, and
who gave their names as John Green
and George Sands, saving that they were
from Cincinnati. Green was a shoes
maker by trade, and worked for some
time at the shop of Mr.. J. ID. Wncher
aud Sands Che lemae) prolessed to be
portrait painter, hut did not pursue that
calling. Green was in height about five
feet eight inches. had dark hazel eyes
and black hair. He was dressed in a
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only temper to go to dinner in.-DickN
ems Uousch0M Words.


A correspondent of the St. Louis Re-
publican, writing from Italy, says
My expectations in regard to Italy arc
disappointed in two or three particu-
lars. ! have not yet found the peculiar
golden sunsets, balmy air, aud paradise
cal beauties which my i'm aginailon had
pictured from the glowing descriptions
of Italian travellers. The north Of Italy
is so much like Kentucky and Missouri
in the rankness and uxuriaucc of its
vegetation, in the majestic beauty of its
forests, aud in its picturesque scenery,
that could not refrain from eAcaiming
frequently, how exactly the climate, and
the general appearance of things is like
the south aud west of the United States.
For the first time, after We crossed the
Appcnlnes aud descended into Italy,
since we left the Ohio river, could say
that was comfortably and thoroughly
warm. 1t was clear and pleasant wealth
cr the sky was cloudIcss, the sunsets
beautiful day after day, but no more so
than in Missouri day utter day, and week
after week. finally came to the cons
cIuslon, that although Italy was beau
llu country. indeed, il was no more 50
than our own country in the south and
wcst aud that all the glowing. unearlhly
descriptions of sunny Italy, " were
written by Euglishmcn, who bad lived 81
e,ernally in rain, mist or fog, and 50 sell
dom IN their lives had seen blazing
uoon-day sun, and seen it 60 down IN It's
glory, that it was the most natural thing
in the world, that an enthusiastic lover OF
nature shoGld 60 Tin ccstacics on find
ing country with cl,udIcs skies, balmy
air, and gorgeous sunsets. listened in
vain, moreover, in this :" land of song -
for those exquisite bursts ofmelody which
have bewitched so many travellers but
nobody sung while ] was there The
song even of the gondolier in Venice was
hushed and who could sing in Venice
now
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be disciple Of The Spiritual Knock
ings" school.
The last that was seen OF Green and
Sands AT Quincy, was on the morning OF
the 23d Of November, when the former
pleading indisposition, did not go TO
work. After sometime spent in reading,
he proposed walk 10 his companion, and
it IS said that the latter. with reluctance,
accepted the invitation. On their way
towards the " Common, Green went
into store and purchased some powdey
and percussion caps. After they left the
store, they were seen walking along with
hands Joined and apparently in bnoyant
spirits They were again seen as they
mounted the hill in the direction where
their bodies were found but no one saw
them after that. The case, which is one
of mystery and romance, is undergoing
the investigation of the Coroner, whose
jury, it is expected, will report this morn
lng There can be but little doubt that
it was one of those instances cf high'
wrought love, which produces insanity,
aud that the paries-ioo poor to marry,
ard too fond to part-consenied to die
together, in the hope Of enjoying, in a
future world, eternal and undisturbed
bliss together Boston Courier, lCh
inst
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The Choice.

Now heed my words, my precious girl;
Affection is the riches, pearl
Nor lightly should he thrown away
On them who cannot love rclay:
Beware 10 whom thou shalt imrart
That priceless jewel Of the heart!
Care not alone for form or face,
Or winning words, OF witchiug grace;
But choose thou one whose honorcd name
Thou canst be proud to share and claim
Let it he one Of cultured mind,
OF generous thoughts and feelings kind.
Who never sought, nor e'cr would seek
70 wrong the helpless or the weak,
But ever would employ lis hest
To shield the fricndlcss and opprcst;
Who proudly treads icmp'ati Il do*n,
Nor sinks at fortune Z, darkest irownj
Whose equal soul and mind scdatc,
Can stand unmovcd each change OF fate
Whose faith is firm, whose honor bright
Whose love is an immortal light
such were the love, and suei. aionc,
That can be worthy Of thy .wn.
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laller i-tnt tncre are oullS'tlo"' W V'"'''
involved in it. If we are safe ourselves, Is
il certain tnat those around us will be So un'
der the influence Of our oxampleE WIN
onr .JeHoic-men be in no danger from the pres
ccdcnts we set brtorc them WIN o"r ch"-
dren he safe unler tins silent but powerful
teachingF
Will not dwell, however, upon thlS we"
OF the case; nor will advert to the general
hearings oi the great question upon 'he NOR
al welfare and the general prosperity ana
happiness OF society, hy attempting to exh''
1t the appalling havoc and ruin which ln'em-
peranre spreads IN tins direction None oi
these results come within the proper s'opeo'
physiological inquiry, but are points upon
which all classes OF men arc auke compe-
tent TO form their own CONCLUSIONS, Il they
viii but observe and reason. ", po-po'e
was simply to urge the claims OF phy Nolo2Y
to have her voice heard ana regarded IN TINS
matter TO present The P'Fs'o'cg'eA' view
o. the subject; to exhibit the facts drawn
from careful ply SO osical observation and
to state the general conclusions arrived AT by
sound physiological science. And we find
her decisive and impressive warning on the
subject. coming up to Us from every quarter.
10 be IN no cqnNo'a! language. but fail and
clear =" Touch not taste not handle net
And ne pubic sentiment OF the State IN
accordance with ti' view o. the matter and
IN accordance with the sonnd, moral rrnu-
pies which are involved in the subject, has
demanded and secured the passage OF Il law
prohibiting the sale OF Intoxicating liquors.
as beverage. This was nced'ul measure.
berau-e, however just and correct the gen
eral public sentiment ma, lie, there are those
among us--ihe7e are such in every commn'
niy-"Ao are beyond The reach OF mere
pnhic sentiment and who, IN dehnnce OF all
sound morality, would continue, Tor the sake
of gain, to deal out the dangerous and dead
y drink and thus lure their fcio~-men-
not Intentionally, il my be, but stii really
and iraly-to a ruin worse than that death
which all must die This law Is substantial
y all W. can ask for in the shape OF legal
misunderstanding ior the present
But wc must not be thereby lullel into re-
pose, and conclude that oar enierprize IS ar-
complished and our labor done. We must
not suppose that the work OF moral suaSioh
can yet be dispensed with The law We
have secured has no power to execute itse't !;
nor can it even maintain lis existence IN the
statute book. unles, by continuous effort such
moral impressions Shall he maize, and such
convictions, be enforced, as will secure in the
community the prevalence and pe'Petu''y OF
those sound temperance principles, which
demanded and procured ITS enactment.
Bat even snPPoslns The law 10 MAINTAIN
It's place IN the statutes "h"' secu'''y 'hinA
you we should have tor the temperance pr'n-
clPle' and practice OF the rising generation
around Us unless We exert ourselves TO M