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Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02
The CANp1pArEs.-We copy the fol.

The CANDIDATEs.-We copy the fol-
lowing letter, to the editor of the Wing,
from that paper. 1t shows in what man.
ner the canvass has been opened, and
gives good account of our gallant Union
champion. Wherever Preston is person.
ally known, he is highly esteemed. and a
man like him soon makes himself &C.
quainted wherever he goes. He pos
sesses All open manliness of manner and
disposition, well calculated to win upon
the affections of the people. He is more
over man of decided talent and fine
speaker. He will do justice to the cause
he espouses. and amply redeem it from
the charge of federalism cloaked,
Lepisburg, Conway Co., June II, 1851.
R. 6. FARRELLY-ST: The ball is opened
the canvass has begun. Col. johnson opened
the discussion yesterday at Perryve in a
short. though one of the most violent. speeches
hat have heard for long time. The old party
issues were not introduced Union or Disuaicn
forming the basis Of their remarks. Johnson's 8
positions extremely utra-opposing the
Compromise in all its various phases--eUen
though such opposition should bring about dissO-
| luton. He stated, however, that the present
was not propitous time for such action, as
the South not sufficiently united. During
| his remarks he alluded to the Union, trifo
lining WHICH MIGHT GO TO TIE DEvIti." His
only object appeared to beto impress on the
! minds of his auditors that it he should be re-
| elected, they might expect more violent course
than the one pursued by him during the two last
sessions of Congress.
| Preston, after few happy illusions to the
citizens of Perry, proceeded to attack the posi-
tions taken by Johnson, and, in my opinion, lie
proved conclusvely, from Johnsons speeches
and acts in Congress, that he is thorough
| Disunionist. His arguments were pointed anc
forcibe, interspersed with flashes of the trues
eoquence. He spoke with zeal and ANNA
tion which produced very happy effect upo.
| the audience. If he only succeeds wei
| throughout the campaign as he did on yesterday
need entertain no fear Of his success.
| Maj. Borland, after the candidates had con
ciude their speeches, proceeded in very spr
tied and effective manner, to reprl the charges
made against him by SOME of his Democrats
| brethren. During his remarks, he necessaril,
| had to introduce Col. Johnson, and expressed
himself very freely in regard to the opposition o
that gentleman and his friends towards him,
was done in an independent but courteous man
ner. You shall hear from me again.
| Yours truly,
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02

WHO ARE THE SECEssIoNlsTs!-lhe
district attorney of Charleston, who was
lately in Washington, stated that the
politicians who are now reveling 10 Sc
cession projects in South Carolina by no
means represents the sentiments OF the
people of that State. The delegates 10
the convention from one district were
sent by meeting composed OF twenty
persons, fifteen of whom were made oei-
egates. Similar operations were per-
formed in other districts. The fact IS as
the National Intelligencer says. these
delegates are Of the old aristocratic class
in :he State. and TO be extremists Is
sort. of exclusiveness with them. lne
Charleston Mercury says they were 'ne
.'picked men of every part OF the State
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02

EXPEDITION TO LOWER CALIpopx,
The San Francisco papers speak Of :.
expedition from that place TO revolu,;oa
iZe Lower California. but they do ~.
give any definite statement or the srS
Ject.
From paragraph in the Alta Caliso,
MIA, it would appear that vessel supnos
ed TO be fitted out for the purposes Of -.
expedition, had been detained nv III
Federal authorities, but from an article y
the San Francisco Herald, we would :"
fer that it is all improbable that an s1
petition has started. General Jossnh
G. Morehead. Quartermaster General ot
the California State Militia, is named 81
the leader. The Herald says:-Common
report says that General! Morehead char.
tered a vessel to proceed down to Maza,.
Ian. touching at the intermediate pous-
that Oh board that vessel were numb,
of nien who have embarked in the sama
entcrprise-and finally that descent on
cur quiet neighbors of Lower Ca;iforpi,
has been planned in this city and is now
being put III execution. On the heels os
the Governors message proposition has
been made to request the commander Of
the station to send a vessel of war in
pursuit of Morehead 10 arrest his reyolu.
tionary schemes,
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02

METHODIST CHURCH SoUTH.-from
the statistics recently published we learn
that i'm the twenty annual conferences
composing the Southern Methodist Fps.
copal Church there is membership OF
514 6O9--of which 375, 500 are whites
135, ,594 colored, and 1887 indians. In
The ministry there are 1,5S2 travelling
preachers, lSsuperaunuated aud 3-9ooIo-
cal preachers. During the past year there
has been an increase of 10,07l IN the
membership IA in the travelling connec-
tion IA on the superannnated list, ana
81 local preachers.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02

BLOWING THE EMBERS.-It has long
been apparent that anti-slavery aliment
is all that keeps alive certain faction in
this State. of which the New York Tri-
bune, Evening journal. Rochester Dem
ocrat, and Buffalo Express are the organs.
it is evident that their rest has been dis
turoed of late by fears that the anti
slavery excitement was dying out, and
healthier tone pervadmg public sentiment.
which was any thing but fiatterlug TO
their hopes. They have consequently
been tanning the embers, and endeavor-
ing to keep the abolition flame alive.
Those papers come to us loaded with
elaborated essays against slavery i'll gen
era, and the Fugitive Slave law in par
ticular, in:erpersed with, now and then,
gibe a. the Whig Administration or
some member Of the cabinet. But ii is
no go. The people are opening their
eyes, and now that the Free-soil question
is settled, begin to thinkit is not worth
while to distract and divide the Wing
party and keep the whole country iii fer
ment to prevent few runaway negroes
from being returned to their masters. as
the Constitution requires.
.- albany (N. " Register.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02

The Kosciusco Estate.-In the U. S.
Circuit Court, at Washington, the jury
has decided against the validity of the
will of Kosciusco Of 1906 as his last
will and testament. Consequently, the
foreign heirs, who are represented by the
Hon. Reverdy Johnson and Majo. Toch-
man, will be entitled, under the will of
1916, to kosclusco's entire estate, which
is considerable, and suits will be ins,itu-
ted for its recovery from the trustees here
and their sureties.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02
THE PRESIDENT AND Mr.. WEBSTER

THE PRESIDENT AND Mr.. WEBSTER =
A strenuous effort has been made FOR
weeks past, to impress upon the public
mind. the belief that the President and
Mr.. Webster were on terms anything
but cordial and friendly-each being
Jealous of the other. Nothing exists,
nothing has occurred, to warrant this be-
lief. 1t originated in love OF mischief.
and circulated with malicious end In
view. Both these gentlemen pronounced
the story false at Buffalo. Mr.. Fillmore
affirmed that the measures of his admin
istration had the concurrence, appreba-
ton and support of the able advisers in
his Cabinet, and NJ: Webster, at sub.
seauent period, in allusion to Mr.. Fill
more, said.
"The President of the United States
has been resident amoug you for more
than half his life. He has represented
you in your State and National Councils
You know him and all his relations, both
public and private; and it would be bad
taste for me to say any thing OF him, ex'
cept that | wish to say, with some degree
of emphasis, that since my connection
with him, in the administration of the
Government of the United States, have
fully concurred with him in all his great
and leading measures. But | do mol
wish to let ii rest on that presumption;
| wish to declare the principles of THE
| President. as declared in his annua. mes
sage; his letters, and all documents aud
opinions which have proceeded from him
or been issued by his authority, Ill regarc
to the question of the tine-that all these
principles; and if he is wrong IN them,
am, and always will be-"
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02

Prince ALbert.-His own anxiety and
that of the Queen, about the success of
the London Exhibition, may be accoun-
ted for from the fact that he advanced
$50O,000 for the preparations for the
show. His public spirit does him honor,
and is not likely to be costly to him after
all. as the receipts from which he was to
look for his indemnity, already exceed
that sum.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02

CANDIDATES FOR CoNGRE Ess IN NORTH
CARoLINA-First District: Thomas l..
Clingman, of Buncome. of the South
Carolina school OF politicians, is a candi-
date for re-election He is opposed by
Burgess S. Gaither a Wing aud a Union
man. Second District: Joseph P. Cad-
well, Of Iredell, Wing, is candidate for
reelection, as yet without opposition
Third District: General Andrew Dock
cry, of Richmond, Wing; Atlas J. An
son, Secessionist, and Green w. Cald-
well, of Mecklenburg, Democratic Sc
cessionist, are al candidates. Fourth
District: James r. Morehead. OF Gull
ford, Wing; no opposition as yet, and the
probability is that he will ''fnIsh his jour-
ney alone" Fifth District: Abram Ven
able, of Greenville, Democratic Seces-
sionist, etc., is running without oppo-
sition: Sixth District: The Democrats
have the monopoly of the district, but
have no: named their man. Seventh
District: William Ii. Washington has
been nominated by Wing district con-
venlion, but has since declined. Ninth
District: David Outlaw, Of Berthe, Wing,
is a candidate for reelection, without op-
position as yet.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02

Destitute Emigrants IN Neto York:
The Commercial Advertiser says that
since the 1st of February last the com
missioners of Emigration have furnished
lodgings in Canal street for thr;y-niue
thousand destitute emigrants, who have
on the average, remained four days IN the
quarters thus furnished. Employment
have been found for 7, 1872 during the past
five months.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02

JENNY LIND AND BARNUM-Jenny Lind
pays Mr.. Barnum $25, 900, as consider
alton for breaking off her engagement
with him. Barnum goes to Europe to
find other curiosities: Barnum acknowl-
edges having made $50O,OOO, ard says
Jenny Lind has realized not less than
$35O,00O in this country. The nett pro-
ceeds of the SO concerts do not lack $780,
600 of 100000.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02

The New Orleans aud ST. Louis packe:
Sultana was burned at St. Louis on the
18th ult There were sixteen hundred
bales of hemp OH board of her, all Of
which were destroyed. The boat is a
total loss. She was insured lof thirty
thousand dollars.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02

The Eastern paper mail for South Ar
kansas, Texas and the Northern portion
of Louisiana, failed on Sunday night IN
ronseauence of the sercrc indispositao'a
of one of the horses OH the route between
this place and Little Rock. The present
contractor on this route receives Tor car
rying the mail nearly, if not aifogether'
double the amount that .he tormer con-
tractors received, and yet the arrange
ments are of such character that II
single horse is attacked with the chollc,
large portion of three States is deprived
of its principal mail. Such things are
insu1erabIe-an imposition upon the pub
lie, and should command attention in q
quarter whence the corrective rr-'' oe aP
piled.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02

New BoATs FOR RED RIvER.-We have
been shown letter from Capt. B. Crooks
to gentleman in this place, informing
him that his new steamboat, the Post
Boy, now building in Cincinnati, and in
tended as regular Red and Little River
Packet through to New Orleans, would
be in readiness to come above the Raft
on the first rise of water after the first of
September. The Captain thinks the Post
Boy will not be excelIed in point OF speed
and accommodation by any boat in the
trade The Post Boy is intended to carry
1000 bales of cotton.
Capt. Claiborne, of the steamer Texas,
is building another fine boat for Upper
Red River, which he designs to have in
readiness for the fall trade.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02

Arrest Of Strang, the Mormon. Kiug.
The Detroit Daily Advertiser, of the 9Th
May says that OH The previous day the
United States iron steamer Michigan ar
rived at our dock, having on board u S.
Marshal Knox and his posse, u. S. Dis.
trict Attorney, Hon. George C.,Bates,
and ADJ. General Schwartz, having re-
turned from Beaver Island, whittier they
had gone in pursuit of the celebrated
James J. Strang, the self-conslituted
"king of all the earth,' and Beaver IS
land i'll particular, and three of hisdutiful
subjects named Joseph Ketchum, Finley
Page and William Townsend. These
persons were arrested being charged with
obstructing the U. S. Mail, and assault.
ing with arms the mail carrier, counter
fciting United S.ases coin, and! de preda-
ting upon Government lands, &c
Strang was formerly from Chatauque
county N. Y. The officers repIesent that
the appearance of the island does not in
dicate either thrift or industry sif
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02

MEXICAN CLAIMS AGAINST UNCLE SAM.
1t is reported that claims TO the amount
of taUenty million dollars for damages
done to Mexican property by Indians
have already been presented TO the Gov
ernor of Chihuahua, and, what is more,
they pretend to expect the United States
to pay them under the treaty of Gauda-
loupe Hidalgo. The editor of the Bos-
ION Post. thinks that perhaps they will
take off few dollars for the sake of the
cash, and seeing it's us.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02

New HAMPsHIRE.-The Democratic
State Convention, on the 18th ult.. rom-
mated Levi Woodbury. for overnor, and
also passed resolutions unanimously in
favor of him for the Presidency
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02

STEAMBOAT OFFICERS INDICTEp.-lhe
Grand jury OF West Feliciana parish mas
indicted the officers of the steamer Ecno'
which recently exploded at Bayou sara
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02

Tie "Eldorado Tllion" states that Col
Hamnron Ser-.or from Uuion, has gone
:, I.;,,,e cock to assume, as President of
Tho senate. the Gubernatoriai chair, va
lated by Gov. Roane. 1t is not stated
whether Gov. Roane has resigned or only
temporarily absent.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02

Father Mathew has administered 'ne
pledge to over 400, 900 persons IL Amer
ca. and six millions in all.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02

PUBLIC SENTIMENT LErTERs.-The
"Banner" is already teeming with letters
said to reflect the feelings of the people
in the different sections from which they
are written, in relation to the candidates
and their prospects. The burden of all
seems to he the love of the people for
Southern Rights, and the determination
Of the Democracy to present an u'abroke'a
front at the polls. Like the snake whose
parts when severed promptly unite and
are as lively and tricky as ever, Demo
cracy has hitherto succeeded in reconcll-
ing differences and in uniting in time to
triumph. But it has gone through the
process so often that it has lost great
portion of its vitality. The parts can
not again unite. They will die by their
own venom.
These sentiment letters must be very
amusing and gratifying to the people Of
the counties from which they come
They, doubtless, contain much that is
sacaCS to them.
Godey's Lady's Book for July is on our
table-rich with engravings, and laden
with intellectual treasures, as usual
"The Fair Equestrian is splendid en-
craving. "The Little Family" respesent-
ing little girl with her pet rabbits, con-
veys an idea of early happiness, and
Loves Young Dream" is a tasteful de-
sigr, exhibiting the hallowed tendency
of the fair dreamer's fancy. This num-
ber is made up of contributions from
american ladies alone, and reflects great
credit upon their literary tastes and ac-
quirements. as well as upon the persever-
ing enterprise of the publisher.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02

The New CoSTUME.-A Lowell cor
respondent of the Boston Bee, says quite
a large number OF young ladies in that
city have made arrangements to attend
church in the Bloomer costume. 1t is
stated that over dozen young ladies in
Haverhill, Mass adopted the new CO.'S
tune last week; and we hear of individ-
ual pioneers IN various directions At
Lowell, it is said, the whole of the girls
are coming out in their pants.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02

Two Abolition preachers. Adam Crooks
and Jesse McBn6e, were recently eject
ed from Guilford county, North Carolina,
and obliged to give security to leave the
State Immediately.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02

DUEL AT VIcKsBURG.-A duel was
fought near Vicksburg on the 18th ult.
between Gen. freeman, Union candidate
for Congress, aud Gen. W. L. Smith.
After four Intellectual shots, Gen Free
man, at the fifth fire, wounded Gen. Smith
in the shoulder, which terminated the
combat. The cause of the duel was, that
Gen. Smith, in a public speech, had de-
nounced Gen. Foote as traitor, and Free
man as coward and libeler
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02

The regulations concerning postage
stami~ under the law which Went into
effect on Yesterday, will be found in our
paper to-day. The rates of postage under
this act for letter not exceeding half ali
ounce. between places withiI the limits
of the United States, is for 5000 miles and
under three cents prepaid, and five cents
unpaid; over 5000 miles six cents prepaid
and ten cents unpaid. Letters not ex-
ceeding half an ounce carried by the U.
States wholly or in part by sea, and to or
from foreign country. for $500 miles or
under will be rated ten cents, over $500
miles twenty cents, to be prepaid. Every
fraction of an ounce over the first ounce
is rated as an ounce.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02

Mr.. Riddle, the U. S. Commissioner
at tie Great Exhibition, writes that he
has been obliged to extend the credit
given him by Mr.. Peabody, of London,
to f2500. and that he intends to prepare
a catalogue of the American goods at
the Exhibition, with the prices attached.
Washington telegraph., 1851-07-02

WHIG CONVENTION AT PlTTsBURG.-
This convention assembled on the 9Th
inst, and passed resolutions in favor OF
protective tariff; in favor of Governor
Johnston's administration. and also one
in favor of General Winfield Scott for
the next Presidency. 1t was resolved
that we regard the existence of slavery
in the Southern States as local inst.u-
ton, for which they alone are responsible.
That so far as it is recognized in the ma
tional constitution they are willing to ex-
ecute the same in good faith
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-11

VHyHOMAS & CHARLES ELLIS & CO.,
-M No. LOG, Main street, Richmond, Va, importers
and dealers in DRY GOODS and HARDWARE
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.
Their importation of Dry Goods from England and
their Hardware from Germany and Eng land together
with purchases of Goods from the manufacturers, OF
their agents in this country, enable them to offer to the
merchants of Virginia and North Carolina the best
and most varied assortment they have ever had, lin
both departments of their business.
In DRY GOODS:
Embroidered French Organdy
Silk warp Berege; Berege De LANES
Rich Chene Ginghams
Checked and fancy Muslins
Fine printed Jaconets
Saxony and Linen Laces
Polka checked dotted Swiss Muslin
Hosiery and Gloves-cotton and silk
Rich silk and satin Vestngs
Plain and fancy Grenadine
Napoleon Cords and Kossuth Misehares
Navy and Barnsley Drills
Rich silk and satin Cravats
And many other articles OF similar character be-
sides full assortment OF heavier Goods both foreign
and domestic.
In HARDWARE:
Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives
Razors, Scissors and Shears
Stock Locks, Rim Locks
Pad, Trunk Cnest and I'LL Locke
Scythes of all kinds
Anvs, Vices
Sheet Iron, Russia, English and American)
Cast and Shear Steel, Sheet Lead, Zinc
Wrought and Cut Nails
Bell metal and Porcelain Kettles. NH II
WALLED MEETING OF THE STOCK.
u HOLDERS OF THE VIRGINIA CEN TRIAL
RAILROAD COMPANY.-A general meeting o
the Stockholders of the Virginia Central abroad Com
pany is called at Louisa Court House on the 23d day
April to consider OF the adoption OF the act passed
the 22d day OF the present month.
The act increases the subscription OF the State in re-
ference 10 the present stock held by others than the
Commonwealth, so as to make the Commonwealth
stock three shares every two held by others, and
quires the Company to lay all their road west OF Char
lottesville with rail weighing not less than so pounds
to the linear yard.
A full meeting is requested.
By order OF the Board. J. GARRETT,
NH 25 Treasurer
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-11
ENGINEER's OFFICE, R. 4 D. R. r.
RICHMOND, March oath, 1851.

ENGINEERS OFFICE, R. & D. r. RI
RICHMOND, March Oath, 1851
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.-Sea pro-
~ posals will be received by the Chief Engineer
of the Richmond and Danvle Rail Road, at this
office until Monday, the 2sth day of April next for
supplying White Oak Keys for plate rail track from
the Appomattox River to Burke's (about 20 miles)-
Said keys to be I6 inches long, inches WIDE q and
inches at the but and II and inches at the small end
ANDREW TALCOTT,
NH 26 Chief Engineer.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-11

- FOR RENT, the large and conveniently
ranged house on Broad street, opposite Valentine,
Crenshaw & Co.'s. has recently been put in perfect
repair, and gas pipes carried into it, Owing to its
trail location, it is one of the most desirable houses in
the city for genteel boarding house. Apply to
NH 26 J. M. TAYLOR.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-11

AA FOR RENT, the large frame dwelling and
appurtenances, on Brook Avenue, near Clay street
Chapel, recently occupied by Mr.. George D. Smith
Terms accommodating. Apply to
ap7-2w w. GODDIN.