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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-23


A SHAM-FIGHT.-Amongst the many festvi-
ties given in Paris in honour of the Corporation
of London was mimic .fght, which is thus de-
scribed in letter to the N. Y. Commercial:
THE Mimic FGHT was deferred, on account of the
excessive heat OF the day, until four O'Clock in the at
ernoon. Puncualy al the hour the President and his
suite OF generals and aids took their station, the troops
were placed in order Of battle and the mock combat
commenced. Hundreds of thousands of spectators
the heights the houses the quay and every point
from which view could be had Even the boats in
the river were crowded Two divisions of the army
menaced each other. One occupied the Champ de Mars
and Grenee the left bank of the Seine; it was COM
posed OF infantry two brigades oil cavalry and two bat
terles of infantry The other occupied the heights of
Trocadero, and the advanced portion of the Wood OF
Boulogue, The right bank 1t composed OF a
much more numerous body OF foot and four batteries
OF artillery. The cannon Numbered from the heights
and were answered by the OF the artillery OF the
Champ de Mars The chasseurs charged the bridge
OF Jena, and poured calling fire into the army of the
right bank 1t seems real bat lie and the crowd looks
with serious interest The artillery follows the chas
seurs and, IN few minutes bridge of boats is thrown
across the lyeT; beams and planks brought in tree
the bridge solid enough support the passage Of the
comoatans The btaons of infantry traverse bridge
supported ny tremendous discharge of artillery. A
reserve Is oehna them of ancers hussars dragons and
eqaLusien, Inc attack is brisk one and the voeys
o. mus Retry are uninterrupted. Sheets of flame pour
rom Tue ranks oil The assaan's, but they are repu "a
ana lofced 10 retreat to the left bank Attacked ia
lheir turn 'hey are driven with great noise and little
aue1er, back to the Champ de Mars where the Pre-
sden nlerfers I'd puts stop the effu,on of now.
der. The troops then dee before him and the cavalry
60 through great number Of rapid manoeuyres.
N ct single accident occurred mar the pleasure of
the day. This is bat one TACT OF the MANY which proye
the excellence OF the Paris police. Several OF the
houses the quays were hired tor the day by specua
tors who let places at the windows and on the roofs
opera Ga the whole it was an excellent representa-
ton OF a battle
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-23

Mr., Brace, in letter 10 friend, says You can
have no idea how the liungariaus feel towards the
Americans. There is one universal welcome to an
American. | was hardly in a hotel in the whole
try, and over hundreds oil miles did not pay penny
Tor vehicle,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-23
HUSTINGSCOURT.

HUSTlNGSCOURT.
VIM. II. Hardgroye, charged with shooting D B.
Brdgeord, was yesterday examined by the Court, and
discharged from custody.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-23

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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-23

CoLoRTD CONVENTIONAL convention Of the people
OF color commenced lis session at Indianapolis Ind
the Isl instant to take into consideration what
should be adopted in view of the strngeu,
provision of the new constitution by which blacks are
to be excluded from the State. Among other things
they resolved, that should the laws of Indiana become
so oppressive 10 become noerabe, they recommend
their people to emigrate to Canada, Jamaica, or else
where, in preference 10 Liberia
The State Journal says 1.-THE feeling is decidedly
IN favor OF emgrationbut great prejudice exists in
IBERIA. Among other countries spoken of-Canada.
Jamaica, Mexico, New Grenada, Central America
the preference is decidedly for Canada PRINCIPALLY he
| cause it is easy OF access
Part OF the business of this convention is to annoint
delegates TO attend the national convention which will
be held soon.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-23

Hon. Hopkins L. Turney, late U. S. Senator from
Tennessee, ran for the Legislature OF that State, in
Franklin county, at the late election. and, although it
Wing candidate Was elected by 45s majority The
was, that Mr.. Turney was disunonist, and OPP
posed to the compromise bills
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-23

The Louisville Journal says:-A son of the late Gen
Hamer, of Ohio, who passed down the river with a
company for Cuba about two weeks 90, on the Ed.
led.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-23
And, on notion the meetino adjourned
B. w. FINNEY, Chairman.
T. X. WEIsIGER, Secretary

From the llonatem Beige of The 29h of last month
we learn that J. G. G. Kennedy ESQ., the Chief of the
Census Bureau of the United States in the Department
the objects of public character with which he had
been charged, in reference National Statistics, by
that Department. If the fact of his being there had
not been directly stated, should have recognised his
hand in very clear and perspcuous statement of the
feature OF the Government of the United States
aud the particular acquisitions and results under our last
Census.
The statistical department of The Government of Bel.
GUM is might be supposed from the antiquity oft
institutions and its limits, more perec in its
details in oiis branches than that of the United
States and especially in all that relates the agricul-
tura production ofthe country, lis habits, and its pro-
gress. In these respects cannot be doubted that in
formation may be obtained from abroad through the
agency OF Mr.. Kennedy which will be of much advan-
tage to the United States in arrangements at the next
recurrence Of our decennial Census-Nat. Int.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-23
THE TIMES TERMS.

SATURDAY. MORNING. AUG. %. 1851.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-03-22
INDIAN GRAVES.

The recent freshets in the Susquehanna
exposed the graves Of several Indians, who
We're buried years ago on its banks near
Fort Augusta. The favorie burying place
Of the aboriginese was upon the grassy bank
of streatt. Their bodies, previous to in
terment were decked in all the finery Of
which the deceased was possessed, and in
case bf a warrior, his warlike weapons were
placed by his side in the grave, so that they
might be at hand on his arrival at the hap
py hunting grounds of the Great Spirit. A
camp kettle, spoon, bowl, tobacco pipe, and
provisions were also deposited with them.
The graves which were opened last week
contained the remains of wooden bowls,
pewter spoons, &C., with number of beau
tiful beads of amber and other substances.
In one of them was found highly ornament
ed darts, of flint, large number of tiny
bells such as il was the custom of chiefs to
ornament the skirts of their gala dresses
with, and large clay pipe filled with to-
bacco. The bones had mouldered away to
dust. These relics We're all that remained
TO tnatl the resting place Of those who had
roamed in the widest freedom on the banks
of the beautiful river, long before the foot
of white man trod the hunting paths OF
their forest. The waters that murmer a
hoarse dirge at their burial, had hurried
away and been lost in the mighty ocean
the night wind that had walled a requiem
over their graves, had swept onward and
never returned their tribe had long ago
been driven from the homes OF their fathers
and exterminated; their bodies had mingled
with their mother Earth, and the memory
of their lives and deeds is buried beneath
/ the ilifnltable ocean of eternity. While
gazing upon these baubles that had resisted
! the corroson of time while every trace ot
! their former owners was obliterated, We
were forcibly reminded Of the reflection on
the death of little Nell. "Dear, gentle
patient, noble Nell was dead and her lit
tie bird, poor weak thing, the weight o.
finger might have crushed, was stirring
nimbly in its cage, while the strong heart
OF its chid-mistresS was mute and motion.
less forever"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-03-22
SUNBURY AMERICAN AND SHAMOKIN JOURNAL.
TARIFF AMENDMENT.

We publish below the 1st Section of MIR.
Hunters bill TO regulate the appraisement
of imports. The provisions of the bill will
raise the tariff slightly, but very slightly if
the construction given it by the Secretary
of the Treasury is correct. He has decided
that the freights are not to be added to the
valuation of the merchandise, for dutiable
basis. Ordinary persons might be led TO
suppose that "oH charges and costs, except
insurance" would include freight, but OF
course Mr.. Secretary knows better. There
is no doubt at all that Mr.. Hunter and both
the House and Senate, understood that
freight was one of the costs and charges
incurred in shipping merchandise, and
Mr.. Corwin's early experience might
have taught him so. The probable solu-
ton of this queer construction is that the
Wings are not such true friends of high du-
ties as they profess to be. The increase OF
duty, with the cost price of merchandise at
the port of import as a basis, would have
been conslderable. But under this con-
structioh it will be scarcely appreclable.
An Act to amend the acts regulating the ap
praisenient of imported merchandise, and
for other purposes.
Be it ENACTED by the Senate and House OF
Representatives of the United States Of
| America, in Congress assembled, That il all
cases where there is or shall be imposed any
ad valorem rate Of duty on any goods wares
or merchandise, imported into the United
States, it shall be the duty OF the collector
within whose district the same shall be i'm.
ported or entered to cause the actual market
value or wholesale price thereof, at the period
of the expectation 10 the United States, in the
principal markets Of the country from which
the same shall have been imported inlo the
United States, 10 be appraised, estimated anc
ascerained and 10 such value or prices shaI
be added all costs and charges, except insu
rance, and including in every case Il charge
for commissions at the usual rates, as the
true value at the port where the same may
be entered, upon which duties shall be asses
sed.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-03-22
IRON TENAS.

Galveston papers 10 the 4th inst, con-
,ains the following items of intelligence
H. Stuart has been reelected Mayor o.
Ghl3Gslon
The Austin State Gazette says HAT il is
rumored that Gen Brooke is making arrange
ments at an early day 10 set in motion
strong expedition against the Indians, whose
continued annoyauces and outrages render it
necessary to adopt some such decisive mea-
sures. or abandon the frontier TO their mercy.
1t is contemplated to place the expedition
under The command of General Haucy, who
had left for San Antonio 10 coIlfef with the
commanding general on the subject.
The Texan Advocate says that Messrs
Owen & Sutcn have completed Il f(,ie bridge
across the Guadaloupe, al Nictonia. Ii will
add greatly TO the conveniauce and comfort
of the travelling community. 1t cost about
$4,000. about $3.50 of which amount was
lost by rises in the river during the progress
of the work. The piers contain $50, 900 hick
laid IN cemeH.
The Mexicans attribute most of the Indian
depredaions in the vicinity of the Rio
| Grande TO the management Of Wild Cat.
The schooner Blanche, NJ. Sears, was
driven ashore on Padre island on the 3lst
ullimo, aud is complete wreck.
\ writer in the Trinity Advocate says that
canal o. four miles would let the water
| from Red River into the Trinity. y Texas
paper suggests that by this means the Trinity
might be made uavigable as long as Red
River conld supply it with water, and the
trade Of Red River might be brought to Gal.
! weston.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-03-22
GEN. SCOTT AND GOV. MARCY.

One of the pleasing incidents in Washing
ton, Just before the adjournment Of Congress.
was the meeting of Geu. Scott and Gov Mar
cy. At party embracing upwards of one
hundred distinguished gentleman, foreign
ministers, Sc, Gen. Scott, in the enjoyment
of the advantage which his tall form affords
him, of overlooking an assembly of guests,
esPied Gov. Marcy in another part of the
room. These gentlemen had not exchanged
a friendly word since Mr. Secretary Marcy's
fire upon the gallant General as he was about
setting out for Mexico. Upon seeing Gov.
Marcy, Gen. Scott Immediately observed,
"There's Marcy must go and speak with
him for the first time since our pen and ink
contests" movement which the Generals
friends standing near him, warmly approved
Crossing over 10 where Gov. Marcy was
standing, Gen. Scott rendered his hand with
graceful offer of renewal of friendship
and fogeltulness of the past Gov. Marcy,
grasping it, thanked him warmly, and the
event shed rare light and beauty upon the
festivities of the evening, Subsequently,
Gov. Marcy took occasion, in replying 10 a
complimentary sentiment, to refer in en-
phaic and strong terms to he gallantry and
brilliant deeds OF Gen. Scott during the
war.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-03-22
FIRE AT PHILADELPHIA.
Destruction of the Assembly Building By
fire.


fire.
On Tuesday morning fire occurred in the
grocery and tea store in the first story of the
Assembly Building, corner of Tenth and
George streets, belonging TO Samuel Givins.
The fire burned through the stairway into
the second story, which gave an impetus 10
the flame, and in little while the whole
interior of The southern part of the edifce
was on fire. So dense was the smoke that
the fireman were compelled to desist and
battle for a long period with the devourng
elements from the street. As soon as the
smoke cleared away, the upper part of the
buildings was reached through the two
starways on Tenth street and on George
street.
The Assembly Building was four stories in
height, and was erected in 1884, by com
pany of gentlemen 1t was intended as a
place for public meetings dhd society rooms,
but OF late years it has been used for various
other purposes The first story was occupied
entirely for Stores and the basement for
slore-houses, save the large room under the
Chesnut street stores and Nos 1, . and 3 in
Tenth street, occlped until within day or
two past, as Refec,ory. The large and small
Saloons on the second floor were used during
the day by Madame Hazard and Mons.
Martin as dancing rooms, and in the evening
the large rooms was occupied for The eXhbi.
| tions of J Jusco Williams panorama of the
Bible, The first exhibition was to take place
on Monday evening" but owing TO the in.
clemency o! the weather it was postponed.--
Next above under its present arrangement
was a half story with low eiings, arfhnted
for music, dressing and supper rooms fol
parties and balls. The third story rooms
were occupied by Professor E. Johnson and
D. l.. Carpenter, also as dancing rooms. The
fourth story contained the fixtures, furniture
and gymnastic apparatus of the once Clown
sends Elysium."
The greater portion Bf tie wall on Tertl
street, which was but 49, inches thick fel
between and O'Clock, with tremeudou
crash.
John J. Ridgway, Esq, who now resides il
Paris. was the owner of the AssembS Build
ing, having purchased it in September o
1876 from Edward F.. Marvin. Since tha
time it has been under the sole management
of James II. Farfand.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-03-22
THE COAL TRADE,

Has opened this season very favorably.
A large fleet of boats was moore6 in our
basin as soon as the canal was opened, and
are receiving their freight as fast possible.
Messrs. Fagely & Co. took the precaution
to bring down and stack upon the wharf a
large quantity of coal during the winter, to
supply the increased demand on the open
ing of the navigation. They have opened
a new vein this winter, from which they
are prepared to deliver coal of the first
quality. 1t is of much harder formation
than usually occurs in this region, nflameS
easily, and condsumes with brighter flame
and without decrepitaion. It's fracture is
purely conchoidal, and its lustre brilliant
and vtrious 1t has been found to be supe-
rior to any other anthracite coal in use for
furnaces and foundries.
Messts. Morgan & Co. are busily engaged
In laying down turnouts and erecting
schutes. They expect TO send 10000 ton,
to market this season. The vein they are
working contains coal of the red ash va
riety, the only one of the kind that has ye'
been operated upon in the Shamokin basin
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-03-22

THE BoUNTY LAND LAw.--The Secretary
of the Land Office has given his opinion pnb
lished at length il the Republic, declaring
that land warrants under the law are not as
signable. As Congress indicated by lis voles
desire by its action, which was not fulfilled
10 change the law, the Secretary has been
urged in some of the public prints to carry
ont the wish of Congress by making land
warrants assignable, but the Secretary very
properly refuses TO 90 beyond the acts of
Congress, and take upon himself the law
making power. The act would be a preced-
ent which could be justified by no power
given TO him by law. The constitution clear
ly separates the legislative and executive
powers, none of which authorize any en-
croachments of the one upon the other An
act 10 be lega! has TO receive the sanction Of
both Houses, and be signed by the Presi-
dent. Legislation is loosely enough perform
ed now, without dispensing entirely with
these necessary sanctions.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-03-22
A SERIOUS ACCIDENT

Occurred on Friday morning, occasioned
by the running away OF pair OF horses be-
longing to Gideon Markle, Esq, of this
Borough. Mr.. Markle, his youngest son,
and hired man, We're coming down the
mill hill in truck wagon, when the hor-
ses took fright and ran of at furious pace.
MIR. Markle and the man attempted to leap
from the wagon. The former was caught
by the wheel and hurled around with it
several times. He was taken up senseless,
his leg shockingly fractured, and his head
severely confused. The man c. Erick
was not injured. The boy, who was riding
one of Che horses, succeeded in guiding
them until they reached the Gut bridge,
where the near horse fell and horses and
wagon were precipitated over the abut-
ment, breaking the boys leg aud frightfuly
woundng one Of the horses. Mr.. Markle'S
INJURIES are dangerous.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-03-22
GEORGE THOMPSON.

We quote from the New York Albion, the
well known English organ in this country
and edited by an Eugishmau, the following
upon George Thompson +:
"The deliberate violation of a solemn and
self-imposed trust, Justly draws down upon
the offending party the anger and contempt
of his fellows and Mr.. George Thompson,
an unworthy member of the British Parlia-
ment, stands unquestionably in this predica-
ment. That Parliament is now in session,
and this recreant TO his duties is three thou
sand miles away, stirring up strife in for
eign country, periing the great cause of lib
erly of speech, bringing the name of his
countrymen into disrepute, and playing such
fantastic tricks before the American public
as stamp him political moun,ebank The
town of Springfield, Mass, has been the the
the past weeh, forci ng himself upon an nn-
willing populace, and recklessly endanger-
ing the peace of the town. The man who
faces danger unpopularity and prejudice, at
| 'hO S"i' VI uh'Si uSSeIseS oui ulShSSi esiecili,
but the charlatan who beitays his cons,iu.
ents, turn deaf ear 10 the cries Of suffering
humanity at his own door; and ntrndes his
spurious philanthropy where it is offensive
and useless resoluie though he may be, and
gifted with ability; we Pronounce such man
TO be public nuisance, and we honestly be.
lieve that ninety-nine out Of a hundred
EngIishmeh On this Continent, will join in The
| verdict -
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-03-22

Henry CLAY ON MARRrAGE.-In the dis
cussiou in the Senate on the river and harbor
bill, Mr.. Clay, in urging its passage, said
that if the question were, whether they
should take an imperfect bill, or no bill at alb
he was disposed to take bill which even,
in his own judgment, might be susceptible Of
amendment. Pie was disposed to take it as
man takes his wife, for better or worse /;
knowing that, though he might be disap.
pointed in some respects, any wife is better
than no wife.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-03-22
EDITORS TABLE.
Business Notices.

THE INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE, published
by Stringer & Townsend, 222 Broadway, New
York, is one of the cheapest and most valuable
periodicals of the day. 1t contains collection of
literary, artistic and scientific intelligence with
pleasant stories and much useful information
As its name imports, its selections are made from
the standard periodicals of different countries Its
original matter is from the pens of our hest wri-
tcrs. Each humber contains IA pages, hcauti-
fully printed On fine book PAPER. Price is SO per
annum.
The attention of Lumbcrman is called to the
card of Mr.. Gicse.
LIME.-Mr. John B. Shipman would inform
the public that he has again taken the lime kilns
of Mr.. II. Masser, of this place, where Lime may
constantly be had.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-03-22

Hon JOIN f. CAREw, editor of the
"Chareston Is. C,) Mercury" is now in New
York, on his return from Boston. He has
been travelling East to procure workmen for
his large shoe manufactury, which has recently
been opened in Charleston, on so extensive
scale as even 10 astonish the Lynn shoemen
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-03-22
New Advertisements.
Dissolution Of Partnership.

NToTICE is hereby given that the partnership
~ heretofore existing under the firm of Hell.
rer & Boughnsr, at Augusta, Northumberland
county, Pa, was dissolved on the fourth of March
inst All persons indebted to the said firm arc
requested TO pay their accounts to the undersign'
ed, or to his authorized agent, and all having
claims or demands, present them to the same duly
authenticated.
SAMUEL HEILNER.
Mnersyille. March 22. ls5l.--3t.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-03-22

GAS EXPI osIoN. "A Mr.. Charles c. Henry
on descending with a light, few nights
since, into the cellar of reslorateur, in Bos-
ton, igniled body of gas which had esca-
ped from broken pipe, and caused a tre-
mendous explosions. Two front windows of
the house were thrown entirely out, and the
partition walls started. A hue several feet
in diameter, was made through the side
walk, afloIding a vent for the ignited gas
Several persons in the building were thrown
down by the force of the explosion, but very
little damages was done.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-03-22

FAsrHQCAKE IN PoRTo Rico. - The
schooner Emily Hilliard, Captain De Frates,
has arrived at New York from St. John, P, R.,
whence she sailed on The 2d inst, Captain
D. F. reports that during the week ending on
the 22d ult., there were three different shocks
of an earthquake. On the Goth ult., at half
past three O'Clock in the morning, severe
shock was felt, which lasted for a minute
and half, and which cracked the walls of
the City Hall, the only damage done in the
city.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-03-22

The Ohio and the Michigan Constitutions
contain provisions which debar futne Legis-
latures from licensing The sale Of intoxicating
drinks as a beverage, and renders it impera-
tive on them to protect the people from the
evils of such sale.