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Richmond semi-weekly times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 184?-1853, 1851-01-31

UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMsHP Omo-This YES
eel left New York on Saturday afternoon at O'Clock
for Havana, &C., with the California mails, The
Commercial SAYS she has been restored more than
her former beauty, and additional Improvements have
been made throughout, She carries out one hundred
and twelve passengers,
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RECOGNITION OF LIBERIA.

WASHINGTON, Jan. III
A writer in the National Intelligencer, states
that delegation from the American Colonial
ton Society has waited on Hon. Daniel Webster
enforcing upon him the propriety of our govern
ment recognizing that of the Republic of Liberia
Mr.. Webster spoke encouragingly to them on the
subject, and referred them to President Fillmore
who also encouraged them.
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MURDER AND SuIcIDE.-The telegraph reports a
dreadful Of murder and suicide, tat Penfeld
Rochester Sunday evening. The murderer was John
Everett his victim, Sarah Sharp, his sister in law
Their bodies were found few yards from house
where Miss Sharp had been visiting both with their
throats cut.-N. Y. Com.
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For CALIFoRNIA.-The steamship Cherokee, Capt
Winde is TO leave this afternoon at o'clock, Tor Cha
gres She takes out hundred and seventy pass n
gers lwho are bound to Caitorna.N. y, Commercial
| OF Tuesday,
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WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Jan. 49,
From private advices received here by last Mail from
California it is asserted that Col Fremonts chance tor
reelection to the Senate is very slight and Mr. Weth-
cred Wing, formerly OF Baltimore will most likely be
his successor
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THE AGITATIONS AHEAD.

Even if the present were fair weather, we
should be bad political mariners if we did not keep
an eye to windward, and watch with unceasng
vigilance all the indications of change. Unhappi
y, restless and INSCRIPTIONS men in both sections
of the Union intent upon the qualification of sell
fish purposes or criminal ambition, will not per-
NIT the public mind to settle down in that condl-
ton ofhealthful quiet, which it covets as much
as it needs. Still we could readily shear the ills
we have" and especially could we master the
chief present i'll of discomfort with the late meas
ures of Congress, if we could not descry others
In the future which threaten and alarm us. The
cause the Union 1uh the Compromise would be
triumphantly maintained in all the States, except
hot Drained little South Carolina perhaps, if the
question concerned only the Union as it is, and
the Legislation of Congress as it stands. But
there is unfortunately a considerable party in each
section who will not be content with present issues.
Southern Disunionists, having the definite object
of Dsunion in view, constantly endeavour to ex-
aggerate and aggravate the causes of Southern
dissatisfaction. They prefer that the North should
do us wrong in order that their arguments may
be strengthened Northern agitators on the 9TH
err hand, continue to uphold the principle of the
'higher law," which has made Senator Seward so
notorious, and which in practice means, that the
constitution may be violated perverted at pleasure
to accomplish the ultimate end of the abolition of
slavery in the States. The more honest Of this
faction Gf there be any honest among them) carl
not be persuaded that the North is not responsible
for the existence of slavery in the South, and they
accordingly, with as much zeal as the openly con-
stituton hating bible-renouncing Abolitioniss,
advocate the policy of bringing the influence of
the Federal Government by all indirect means to
bear against the Southern institution. The sem
timent of this sect is Significantly intimated in the
following remark of the New York Tribune, upon
Mr.. Clay's argument in behalfof African Coloni-
cation:
We do not see as Mr.. Clay does The practica-
6ilHy Of SURPRISING agitation respecting Slavery
a0hile Slavery shall continue among uS--lce do
not concur with him IN belieuing that the North
has no part IN nor no responsibility for the euils
of iSlauery-but we do most earnestly agree with
him in esteemng the Colonization of Africa by
her descendants ON this Continent as the only
feasible means OF suppressing the Slave-Trade."
In this false idea of the responsibility of the
North for slavery lies the germ of all the troubles
we are likely to have from the slavery question.
Northern editors and statesm IL and clergymen
must learn to surrender it, or they will infallibly
bring on issues which the Union cannot survive.
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Correspondence of the New York Express
THE MOVEMENT IN WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Tftn 1871.
You have already published, see, the importan,
paper which has been circulating in The Halls of the
Capitol among the Members of Congress- pledg-
ing themselves to abide by the Peace Measures in the
Compromise Bills. Much curiosity has been express
been several lists in circulation aud it is out of my
power 10 publish all the names which have been signed
thereto, but the following may be relied upon accu-
rate, as far as it goes.
Tho lists include all the Southern Whgsin the House
with the exception Of two or three, and among the
Democrats are the strong names of Howell Cobb, the
Speaker OF the House, Senators Rusk of Texas, Gwn
Of California, Clemens, OF Alabama with some others
The 'illustrious name of Henry Clay is first and
foremost in the Pledge to keep the Peace between the
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Thick IcE.-At the las, accounts the Mississippi III
YER at ST. Paul. Min, was frozen over with ice zen
inches thick.
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Henry Clay Howell Cobb
C S Morehead H Foote
Robt Rose VIM Duer
VIM c Dawson Jas Brooks
Thos J Rusk Alex Stephens
jeremiah Clemens Toombs
Jas Cooper M PGentry
Thos Pratt Henry w billiard
VIM M Gwn FE Mclean
Sam'l A Elliot AG Watkins
David Outlaw H Billiard
CT Williams r SHaymond
Phillips Phoenix A H Sheppard
A M Schermerhorn Daniel Breck
John r Thurman Jas l. Johnson
d A Bokee JB Thompson
Geo Andrews J M Anderson
WP Mangum John B Kerr
jeremiah Morton .JP Caldwell
r Bowie Edmund Debery :,
&C Cabel Humphrey Marshall
Alex Evans Allen Owen
The primitive Republican., 1851-10-09
For TIE LEe1sLATuRE,
THE SOUTHERN RIGHTS UNION PLATFORM.

!. ResolUed, That we hold the American Union
secondary in importance only to the rights and
principles it was designed TO perpetuate; thatpas
assocauons.pr sent fruiton and future prospects
will bind US 10 it so long itcontinues 10 be the
safeguard to those rights and principles.
2 Resolred, Thatif the thirteen original parties
to this contract, bordering the Atlantic in mar
row belt, whilst their seperate Interests were in
embryo, their peculiar tendencies scarcely de-
veoped their revolutionary trials and triumphs
still green in memory, found Union impossible
without compromise, the tbirty-one Of this day
will yield somewhat in the conflict Of opinion and
poHcy,to preserve that Union which has extended
the sway Of republican government over vast
wilderness TO another ocean, and proportionately
advanced their civilization and national great
ness.
g. That in this spirit we have naturely consid-
cred the action Of Congress, embracing series
Of measu.es-!or the admission of California in
TO the Union, the organization of territorial gov
ernmcnts for Utah and New Mexico the estab-
lisl.ment OF boundary between the latter and the
State Of Texas the suppression Of the slave trade
in the District Of Columbia, and the extradition
of fugitive slaves, and connected with Them, the
rejection Of the proposition TO exclude slavery
from the Mexican territories, and to abolish it in
the District Of Columbia-and whilst do not
wholly approve, will abide by it, as permanent
adjustment of this sectional controversy.
4. That in our Judgment, we will and ought to
resist, even (as lastresorD to disruption of ev-
cry tie which binds her TO the Union, any action
OF Congress upon the subject of slavery in the
District of Columbia, or in places subject TO the
jurisdiction of Congress. Incompatible with the
safety, domestic tranquiIiry,the right and honor
of the slaveholding States or in any act sup
pressing the slave trade between the slavehold-
ing States, or in any refusal to admit as State
any territory heretofore applying, because ofthe
existence OF slavery therein, or in any act pro-
hibiting the introduction Of slaves into the ter
ritories Of Utah and New Mexico, or III any act
repeating or materially modifying the laws now
in force for the recovery OF fugitive slaves.
5. Thatit is our deliberate opinion, that upon
the faithful execution of the fugitive slave law,
by the proper authorities, depends the preser-
vation Of our much loved Union.
The primitive Republican., 1851-10-09
Hon. J. M. Berrien.


For the entertainment and edifcation o.
those of our readers who prefer the 'inspira
tion" of politics, to the ''madness" of mere
party efusion we publish on our first page &
long address from the above distinguished
Senator. Mr. Berrien for number of years
hrs enjoyed high distinction in the public
service. There is probably no member ol
the Senate of the United States who is more
distinguished for those seyerer accomplish
ments of the Statesman, which made up ol
profound and varied learning, logical aldiscrim-
ination, and forensic power, challenge the
Difference even of Webster himself, especially
in all that relates to the legal and constitution
al records of the country. The bearing of
such a man in the cventful controversies of
the thirty first Congress must be of interest
to every inquirer. His defenceof his course
is certainly worthy of perusal.
So faras we are concerned, there isnoman
whose votes and opinions on the Compromise
measures soncarly reflected our own, as those
of this distinguished civilian, and while we
differed with him as to the propriety Of any
retaliatory policy, We certainly admired the
firm, temperate & enlightened counsels which
marked his Senatorial conduct.
We are sufficiently appriscd of the rash
and reckless extravaganza of party madness
to be prepared for almost any extremes of its
display, but when such an honor tothe South
and ornament to the Senate as Mr.. Berrien,
is ruthlessly prescribed by the procrustean
spirit of party ultraisln, we will be agree
ably disappointed if it is not that degree of
madness which betokens destruction.
The primitive Republican., 1851-10-09
A Sad and Bloody Tragedy.

Since our connection with the press, we
have never had occasion to chronicle a sadder
or more tragical occurrence than that of
which the Court House Of our city was the
scene, on Tuesday evening last. AS fully
as We have been able to gather them from
eye-witncsses, we give the details of this
most lamcntable affair
It will be recollected that, sometime in
April last, difficulty occurred between Mr..
Frederick p. Hall and Mr. John Kirby, both
old and respected citizens Of this county.
The result Of that difficulty was that Hall
wounded Kirby (who was unarmcd at the
time) and injured him so badly that the life
of the latter was for a long time despaired of.
Hall was held to bail for his appearance at
the present term of the court, and on Tues
day evening the case was called for trial. A
continuance was asked for by the defendant S
counsel, and on the affidavit of Hall, it was
granted by the Judge. At this moment Mr..
Kirby who was sitting within the bar, rose
and asked permission to address the court.
Judge Walker remarked to him that it was
unnecessary, and Kirby then sat down, but
was seen Immediately to attempt to draw a
pistol from his pocket rising from his chair
at the same time Mr.. Newet L. Whitfield,
who was standing near, attempted topreyent
the drawing of the pistol, and, in the strug-
gle which ensued, the pistol and the. contents
| Efred-alarge ball passing through the higher
part of Kirby's thigh, ranging down and
comingsou out on the leg, severing the femoral
artery and causing his death in a few minutes,
Such was the force of the ball, that after
passing through the thigh of Kirby, it pene-
trated Whitfield sleg, little below the knee,
also cutting an artery and infioting most
painful but We sincerely hope, and it is be-
lieved, .nota a dangerous wound.
Kirby Immediately fell from his chair
and one of his sons, who was standing very
near him, and who thought, as it is supposed
that his father was shot by Hall, fred q
pistol at the latter, tie ball of which pierced
the back of a chair, grazed the foot of one o
the jurymen who were in the box, and re
bounded from the wall upon the floor Judge
Walker, &hO sqas still upon. the bench, sup
posing Kirby to have been shot by Hall
commanded the sheriff to arrest him, wher
Hall, approached the Judge, and offered hi
llpistol-the Judge asking him if he shot tha
man to which he replied he did not, tha
his pistol was still loaded. Hall was unhurt
and placed himself in the custody Of tn
sheriff. Tuscaloosa Monitor.
The primitive Republican., 1851-10-09
Col. A. K. MoClung.

The following gratifying extract is from a
private letter recently received by US from a
friend at Washington city The intelligence
it furnishes win no doubt be hailed with
pleasure by the numerous friends and admi-
rers Of the gallant NIcClung.
'Your old townsman, Col. ALEX. X. Nc.
CHUNG, has been here several days from his
mission in Bolivia, and is looking better than
he ever did in his life. He has resigned his
.Charge-ship, and expects to be back in Mis-
sissippi in time to raise his potent voice in
favor of the Union cause, which no man
either in or out of his adopted State, has
nearer at heart"
The primitive Republican., 1851-10-09
From Havana.


By the arrival yesterday of the brig Mary
Elizabeth, Capt. Mcconnell, we have Havana
papers to the oath ult., but find nothing in
them of importance in addition to accounts
previously received.
The Diario de la Marina Of the goth
notices that movement is in progress in
Havana to erect a monument to Gen. Emma.
The subscription for the relief of the
soldiers wounded in the recent battles with
Lopez's command, and for the benefit of the
widows of those who were killed, had dreached,
on the oath ult, the sum of $87 ,857 38.
A subscription has been opened in all
parts of the island for the purpose of procur-
ing sword and sabre of honor, to be
presented in the name of the island to the
army and the navy; the subscriptions not to
exceed twenty-five cents from each person,
Something like the following is to be in
scribed upon the sword and sabre: "From
the Island of Cuba to the Army and Navy
that defended it from the pirates in August,
1851"
We see no mention made Of the ten pris-
oners of the Lopez expedition said to have
been brought into Havana on the 18th.
Ne,p Orleans Picoyune.
The primitive Republican., 1851-10-09


THE BosToNJUBILEE AND THE AGRIcUL-
TURAL FAIR AT ROCHESTER, north
ern papers are filled with accounts of the
great Railroad Jubilee at Boston and the
magnificent Agricultural Fair at Rochester,
IN. Y.
The former was doubtless the most splen-
did affair Of the kind ever got up in thi
country. AL Massachusetts was present
and, from the accounts, we should conclude.
'Ethe rest mankind" also. The President Of
the United States, with NIessrs. Webster.
Stuart and Conrad, of the Cabinet; Lrl
EIgin, Governor-Gencral Of Canada, with
his suite; Governors, Generals and "grcat
men" from all prrts of the world, were there.
The President made half dozen speeches,
Lord EIgin made speeches, so did Mr.. Web
Ister, Mr.. Stuart, Mr. Conrad, Gov. Boutwell,,
Mayor Bigelow and many others, too te-
dious to mention" All the most public
streets, the principle buildings, together with
many private offices and houses, were elegant
| ly decorated with flags, banners, emblems,
notices, arches, flowers and evergreens-
There was grand military parade, grand
procession, and a grand feast on Boston Conn
mon. An entire division Of military acted
as escort to the procession, aud in it, the
municipal authorities Of the principal Pro-
vincial cities, the President Of the United
States and the Cabinet Ministers, al the
New England Governors a large array oi
military officers from the British Provinces,
all the trades, societies and associations OF
every kind had places. At night, the pub
lie buildings & many private residences wese
brilliantly illuminated there we're grand dis
plays of fireworks, splendid levees, feasting
music and dancing. It was doubtless a great
affair.
The Agricultural Fair in Rochester was
from accounts, equally splendid in its way.
but we have no room for details. Then Y
Courier and Enquirer, referring to these ju
bilees, says:
Where else inthe wide world could You gath
er such an immense throng to an Agriculture
Fair, and keep them three days as are nov
assembled at Rochester? And where els,
could you rally such host to celebrate th,
triumph Of mechanical enterprise, such a
are now mingling their pride and JOY in Bos
ton! These jubilees arc confined to no clas
or calling. The President of the Unite,
States participates in them as well as the hum
blest laborer. All alike glory in them, be
cause they are the tokens Of glorious achieve
Iments, andshed a common glory upon com
lmon country.
The primitive Republican., 1851-10-09
Classical School.

Wewould again call attention of the pub
tic to the advertisement of Mr. Croft in an
other column, His claims as a successful
instructor of youth in the varied branches
of classical education, are of the highest or
der, being fully attested by many of the
most competent judges of the South. His
school being located in a retired portion OF
the city, is most favorably situated for the
quiet and uninterrupted pursuit Of learning.
The primitive Republican., 1851-10-09
YaIuable Town PronertY for SIC ~


II ME house and lot in Columbus. known as
Il the former residence Of Paschall b. Wade,
and now the properly of his leirs, IS offered for
sale THIS site Is one of the most eligible in
town fora dwelling house, being very near 10
the business part OF The city, and yei completely
removed from the tumult and dust of the more
public thoronghiares The bniIding Is large, OF
imposing appearance, and commodious sfruc-
tnre. The totfs spacious, and lIss on II all the
necessary outbildings, as we'll a fine Spring of
pure water.
Persons desirous. Of purchasing a handsome
and comfortable residence, viii lind II 10 tleir
advantage TO eNamine this. If desired. there
witlebe sold with this dwelling go acres of fer
tile and We'll timbered land. on the west side OF
the river, about three miles from olunibl,s. with
seventeen years privilege of. The Ferry attached
10 4 The terms viii he reasonable, and the Pc
RODS OF payment will be arranged 10 suit the
purchaser.
Ihe house and LOT Immediately east of .lhe Of
fee OF Aessrs Harris e Harrison. in which the
estate Of Wade is interested with another Is also
for sale.
Apply to Miss Avn BARTEr. Administrators.
on tue premises or TO GIlAS. II. MORSE
Columbus Sept. 90, 1851. Psf.
The primitive Republican., 1851-10-09

Aa~ We beg leave to acknowledge as a
present from our friend Mr. 0. T. keller,
a parcel of fine note paper, beautifully en-
bossed ou each sheet with the initials of our
name. Mr.. X. embosscs the initials of any
persons name free Of charge on all note pa.
per purchased at his store. 1t gives most
beautiful finish to the paper, aad we advise
all the ladies to call and obtain supply al
once.
The primitive Republican., 1851-10-09

eline u oole rii ilb
ccgnate conpo ons By other masters would
be richer treat than any operate concert
ever offered for our acceptance.
But Miss Hayes certainly sung the celel
brated 'inonfls9 from tie prophete, 2 very
sweetly and teuehingIy; and her version q
the All, non giungeo is very aorid, taste
ful rendering Of tiatnuch sungrondo. She
has, perhaps, made as much Of the plaything
as any Of her predecessors have done.
The primitive Republican., 1851-10-09
= a difieuItr ssemed IiEeIr : -.

De5- a difficulty seemed likely TO ariss /.
tween the States and United States autb6.s =
ties in relation to the Pennsylvania r;osa.- !.
-Mr. Thompson maintaining that the NJ.
oners had been guilty Of the highest o8en..
known to the laws Of PcnnsyIYania, wilfi
murder; and that, as this had been en-
mitted in Lancaster county, they shonB +.
taken to Lancaster for trial. Tie L. St,,.'
District Attorney, Dir John w. Asbne,J
insisted that the prisoners had been ggI,,
of treason in levying war against the I'Di,ss
States authorities In this he was sustsino1
by the commissioner, T. D. Ingraham Fsa
and finally compromise was effected T. T.
which each party was allowed to disp,sa =
its own arrests. Five more prisoners rbacls5
were therefore lodged in the Lancaster I'll
on Saturday night The United STATE.
Marshal, A. Z. Roberts, ESD, and the ofieers
commanding the marines, acted with orc I
promptness. We do not anticipate anv
difficulty in this conflict Ofjurisdicti6n-Lo;5
journal.
The primitive Republican., 1851-10-09
Party Conventions in Virginia.
R1cuMoNp. sept. 20.

RICHMOND, Sept. 20.
The Virginia Whig State Convention met
at Charlottesville on Thursday, 25th inst
Great unanimity prevailed. Geo. W Sum
mers, of Kanawba county, was nominated foI
Governor by acclamation. The convention
then adjourned until Monday, 10Th instant,
when candidates will be nominated for Lit
Governor and Attorney General.
The Virginia Democratic State convention
met at staunton on the same day. There
wasa sharp contest for the gubernatorial nom.
ination. On the first ballot, johnson receiv-
ed 40 votes; Samuels 90; Floyd SO; and
Wise 8.
The primitive Republican., 1851-10-09

Davis
The last 1istss ppsaa contains Tie d.
dress Of this gentlemanto 70 tie people Of he
State, his health being such as 70 preclude
an active canvass. Like every thing en- IA
ting from Davis, Tie addre IS calm, ia.
nihed and plausible pfeapt on main.
u devoted an EXPOSITION Of his course On
the cosnplonai lne aies the whole being
peryaded By snbfatpm 81 Democracy
ln the present ania genisal Inch Davis has
arbitrarily assumed towards Foote, our con.
victions Of justice constrain Us 70 sustain the
latter We repeat however, that those whc
contemplate with pleasure the political de-
structon Of Davis finds no sympathy in our
breast, while We are5free to- confess that be
has adopted the most promising means of his
own martydom in the position which he nov
occupies. Upon what principle he could re-
sign his commission as Senator, and invoke
the support Of the people for Governor, We
do not understand, unlessupon the falIacioua
idea that there is not room enough in the
public service for both Foote and himself
The primitive Republican., 1851-10-09
NE Var Began

Intelligence, on which we rely, has just
been received from Camargo, that sharp skir-
mish has taken place between the troops Of
Col Caryajal and the regulars Of the Govern
.ment at that city, ID which a number Of men
were wounded, and which resulted in the tri-
umph Of the Patriots. We are not informed
of the details. There ispo doubt, however,
that Gamargo is in the hands of the victors,
and that they arc in march for Reynoso and
Matamoros. The Government has so weak
ened itself by sending reinforcements to Ca
margo that these places will fall easily into
the hands of the reyolutiouists We learn
that Gen Avalos, commanding at Matanoros,
received the reports of three couriers yester-
day; but what news they brought has not
yet transpired. AS there we're no odemonstra-
tions Of success, no boasting, and as the last
company of cavalry at the disposal of the
general was despatched last nighttowards the
seat of war, we infer that the Patriots are
sweeping all before them. Thus has com
menced a struggle that may regeneratc Mex
ice and secure for her people justice and pros
perity. The people of the U. States will not
stand with folded arms, Indifferent spectators
of this animating scene.