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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-21
To the Editors of the Times !.

To the Editors of the Times:
GENTLEMEN: You have spoken several times in your
paper of the approaching sale of the Richmond AGA
DENY and Recognising the fact that it is quite mani
lest that the city must become the purchaser of the pro-
perty) you have suggested purposes to which it
can, with great proprety, be appropriated. do not
ind iault with the suggestion you make of locating
the Hastings and Mayors Couts there Certainly they
ought to have some decent and comfortable ac-
ccommodaton. There is not we'll appointed Court
Room in the city. Ii it be not applied to the purpose
which am about to suggest, should be pleased at
least to see it employed in that way But why should
It not remain a Free academy? What has the city of
Richmond in the way Of free schools! The Lancaste-
Ran, and school somewhere near the Tredgar Iron
Wo1k ks Richmond can, and ought TO make and keep
the Academy free school Ii can and ought to Re
made school where the poor boy may receive edu
cation hitting him for the highest branches of mocha
meal knowledge, the most extensive correspondence
OF the counting room, and where the son of the rich
will not be ashamed or afraid CO. 1t can be done
at comparatively trfng cost. But | expect to hear
the old penny wise and pounjfoos cry Of "the ex-
pense, the expense" If you will give me leave, will
briefly, from day to day, make suggestions on this
SUBJECT only throw it GU. now for reflection. C..
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From the Ne,o. Orleans Picayune, June lO.]
FROM THE RIO GRANDE

BY the arrival of steamship Globe, Capt. Thompson.
from Brazos Santiago have received the Brownsville
Sentinel of the 29th ult.
The drought, which for long time prevailed in that
section had seriously injured the crops. However
reshng rain the 25lh ut mad been of some benefit
and the hopes OF the farmers beginning TO revive
though it is feared that considerable part Of the crops
is beyond recovery. Northern Mexico, it is thought,
will suffer another years scarcity of corn The people
there are being supplied with that article from Browns
vile, where it is imported from New Orleans.
A letter from Roma to the Sentinel, says:
ut would appear that the curse of the Supreme Be-
ing has fallen upon this unfortunate rontier-forqoen
by the paernal Government and suffering from natural
causes, what will become of her how sad her pros
poets! The drought is general that all hope of a
corn crop ostat present the only agricultural pro-
duct OF these extensive regions There are no cattle for
the lew that there were have been taken BY the Indians
On the 18th inst they came close to this place and
carried off all the horses, mules, &c.
Gan 1t be possible that fostering and protecting
Government. like that of the United States should for
get the frontier, where its inhabitants are daily exposed
to the robber and assassin Has not the State Of
the same right to protection as have the other
States in order to guard its individual interests? Yes
yes, Then come quickly, or this new country which
has been dreaming of happiness will be left desert
The rancheros are fearful that they are determn
ed not go out any where lest they should fall into the
hands OF the mplacabe SAVAGE this and the high price
OF provisions have caused commerce to exist only in
name.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-21

"OLD VIRGINIA. Among the contributions at the
Worlds Fair from Virginia. is piano which discour-
ses delightful music with violin accompaniment
PLACED by nsachinery. The Loudon correspondent Of
the Nashville Banner referring TO it, says:
There is mistake abouit. We locked Tor the in
dignant ghost ofPagann, but dd't it. Every one
knows what pleasant accompaniment it is, and there
sits the performer every touch the keys of the p
ano bringing forth corresponding note on the violin,
brought aboutby four fiddle bows saving back and
orh at the proper angles all 10 plain sight How it is
fingered is not seen. wanted TO huzza, when found
OF the sails" oiOle Bull and Veuxemps more especial
on their faces. 9"''
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CITY A FE AIR =.

A BRIDAL PARTY AND FIGnT.-On Thursday even-
ing last Immediately after The close of marriage GER
emony in Centenary Church, and whilst the bridal
party were leaving the house, misunderstanding oc-
Cured between couple of young men present. which
resulted IN personal encounter, as they reach
ed the pavement in front of the church, A lady
being in the case, forbear entering farther into
details, than simply to say, that whilst the gallant
combatants were engaged, the watchmen came up
and ended the scratching aud hair.pulling by march
ing one OF the parties down to the cage the other es-
capped arrest. The young man arrested succeeded
in rendering bail for his appearance at the Mayors
Court shortly after reaching the cage, and accordingly
made his appearance before the Mayor yesterday NOR
nng where he entered into bonds keep the peace in
the penalty OF $l0o-preerng this course as he very
properly remarked to an investigation, which might in
vove the necessity of introducing witnesses whose
sensibilities might be shocked by being compelled 10
appear in court
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-21

TRAvEL-We observe that the travel through our
town is rapidly increasing the summer advances -
We learn from gentleman, who is interested in the
subject that the lush to the Springs will probably be
greater this summer than at any former period. The
enterprsng owners of the principal stage lines in V-
ginia, Messrs. Parish Summerson, Hartman & Co.. have
new coaches the various lines radiatng from this
point So that we apprehend the springs going public
will this summer be better accommodated both as re-
specs comfort and expedition than they have ever been
heretofore. And the facilities Of travel are thus null
lipled, the number Of travellers will, as matter of
course, be greatly augmenLed --Staunion Mess.
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saSouTH CAROLINA SETTLING AccoUNTs.-The Co
lumba Telegraph. the Stale organ of South Carolina
disunionism, has the following:
"As we should be entitled to a share OF the public
property-our share of the investment and profits oil
co-States for settlement. With them we made the bar
gain and with them sh ould propose settle and not
with the Federal Government. And when we notify
them of intention to Withdraw it might seem advi-
sable notify them of desire have our share oil
the property delivered to us, it's value in money
as il might serve to forHfy our State and purchase
build Napy."
Well, how much does Louisiana owe the mdepeu-
dent empire of South Carolina, according the calcu.
aIon of that lord Of powerl And what are the chi.
valry going TO do, if Louisiana las answer she
willy that she does not them "a red cent" but on
the contrary, South Carolina has had more than hel
share of The general disbursed within her lin
tsl Will the chivalry seize New Orleans as Sin
demny for the past and security for the future 2"-N
O. Bulletin
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-21

LARcENY.-A fellow named Wm Call was yester-
day brought before the Mayor, charged with having
stolen looking glass from the house of Mr. Waluar,
on Shockoe hill, in the early part of the present week.
Mr. Schck, countryman of Mr. WalInar's, having
testified that he the negro attempting to leave the
house with the glass; the Mayor ordered the rogue to
be properly punished
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Souihey says, in one of his lees 81 have told you
OF the Spanard who always put his spec aces when
he was about 10 eat cherries, that they might look big
ger and more tempting In like manner make the
most ofmy enjoyments; and though | do not cast my
caresaway, pack them in as little compass as | can
and carry them as conveniently as can for myself and
never let them annoy others.'
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-21

The New York Commercial Advertiser reads the
public homly on the late fatal affray at Lynchburg,
strangely considering it an illustration of "the barba.
rous practice OF dueling. This seems to us to be
great misappllcaton OF terms. The duel as commonly
understood, Is fight by previous agreement OF both
parties, placed on stipulated footing of equality The
Lynchburg affair street.fgAt, in which one party
assailed the other, without any preconcert between
them, but the latter, precaution had armed himself
for defence The party, who begins sreet-fght finds
his excuse 10 that public sentiment which demands the
resentment of personal injury. The party who defends
himself obeys law onature which the written Jaw itself
acknowledges The results almost invariably the death
disabling Of both. We believe it will be gen
orally admitted that the duel is less to be depr to
the sreethght, and for or other it is the
that the latter has OF late years become the more
common. What the cause is, it may we'll concern our
Lawmakers to study. Our own opinion is, that the
stringent anti duelling laws OF the State have tended
10 increase the number OF sudden and violent COLI
sions.
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THE JUDICIARY

There seems to be good prospect for a
long debate on the Judicial tenure in the Conven-
ton. Discussion of such topic is not to be COM
planned Of We only regret that it was not taken
up before the basis debate dsspated the energy of
the members.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-21

The largest amount OF silver which probably ever
came from the West reached this city yesterday by
Adams d. Co.'S Express Il was six tons in weight,
and came from the Union Bank OF Tennessee, at Nash
vile, TO he Philadelphia Bank The procession which
carried This precious load to the bank was quite an i'm
posing one, all hetorce OF Adams Co. being required
to carry it.-Phi. Ledger.
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JUDGE BUTLER AyD STATE CONVENTION -
The Edgefied Advertiser has receveda commu.
nication in which the assurance is given that the
Hon. a. Z. Butler approves the action of the Lee
pislanre in calling Convention, which, says the
Advertiser, "we gladly recognise, and will still
hope that al our apprehensior.s in reference tohim
are groundess''
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-21

HUMoRs OF THE WORLDS FA1R.-The Bos
ton Transcript publishes series Of interesting
and amusing letters, in relation to the Worlds
Fair in London, by Mr.. J. V. c. Smith The fol-
lowing anecdotes are related in one of his letters
of late date
portly fellow, with an eye-glass pressed into
the orbit inquired of another, in the act of inspect
ing the properties of Mr.. Clapp's very beautiful
coach from Pittsfed, whether the Americans ever
rode in carriages?" Another sapient, with poma.
tuned hair and carryinga gold-headed stick, ask
ed visitor from the other side if SHE Rocku noun
tains could be seen from, Ne,o York;
dear sir" lipsed great lady in watered
silk, shave the goodness to inform me if there are
any mob emen in the United States?" "Yes, marin, -
answered fulfilled Jonathan, who was showing off
the beauties of cream freezer, "and Pm one of
them.''
Rude comments are frequent on the scantness
OF show in the United States quarter While body
OF Jurors were in session the other day, servant
entered to ascertain of the clerk where some gen.
tlemen could go to do some writing without being
disturbed. "To the quarter of the United States"
SAID the official with saeer. These little petu-
liant and puerile saying and doings are but the out
pouring of small cabres, and ought not to be
taken as the evidence of hostility towards us, or
the intelligence of those who have weight in So.
clety. In the polished circles of England, Amer
ca and her institutions are estimated as thew ar
by those who projected and mutured them.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-21

NASHVILLE AND CHATTANOOGA RAILROAD
Great preparations are making at Murfreesboro'
CTenn) to celebrate on the 4th of July the OPEN
ing of the Chattanooga and Nashville Railroad to
that place. The road is already completed to
within four or five miles of the place. and by the
18th will be finished
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-21

ANOTHER GREAT RAILROAD MOVEMENT The
people OF western Pennsylvania are agitating
the question of another connection of that State
with the Erie Railroad. A convention was held at
Warren, pa. onthe 9th instant, oedelegates favo-
rable to the construction off railroad from Pittsburg
to connect at Little Valley, passing up the valley Of
the Allegheny river. The whole distance in 215
miles, and the contemplated route runs through
some OF the richest mineral and agricultural portion
OF the State. The construction oft road would
be highly advantageous to'New York and to Pitts
burg 1t would open another route to the South
west' and large section of country would be
placed in direct connection with the former, which
would secure much of it's trade.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-21

Or. THOMAS will preach at Union Temperance Hall.
'o-morrow morning, at III o'clock. je2l
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-21

HENRY Box Brown, who escaped from Slavery to
Philadelphia in box, is exhibiting throughout England
panorama Of Slavery; He has the identical box
with hlm, and was lately packed in it, and went from
6radiord to Leeds After their arrival at Leeds the
box, still containing Brown, was placed in a coach.
and preceded by band OF music and banners renre
ssentmg the stars and stripes OF America, paraded
through the principal streets of the town. After he had
been confined in the box for two hours and three quar-.
ters he was taken out in presence of spectators"
England needs no panorama OF slavery" to know
VIVA, Wha slavery is There is plenty Of it near by-on
Inc work shops OF Manchester, of Birmingham of
Sheffield, the mines of Cornwall are full of slaves
men, women and children,-a thousand times worse
brethren of Mr.. Henry Box Brown, in the Southern
States of this Union.
10 show our trans Atlantic friends the truth OF what
say we suggest that the barren waste" the London
over IN the Crystal Palace, be filled up with ca 70
OF negroes,a specimen from each State, say taken a
from the cotton sugar, rice and tobacco plan
son be instituted between the fat sleek careless grin
ming negro, with the cadaverous, pale-faced, half
starved sons and daughters Of poverty with which Br.
sl MINES mills ana manufacturing districts popu.
lated, and we think there will be balance placed to
the credit OF Brother Jonathan we need not be ashamed
The real difference between the white slaves of Eng
iahd and the black slaves OF the United States is this
the former have the name of of freedom without
any OF the blessings it should confer; the latter have
not the name, but the substance.-N. Y. Erpress
Mrs. Bloomer, the edress of the Lily, at Seneca
Falls, and who has pinned her immortality and name
upon the short skirts of the new female Costume
was az GENEVA day or two since, and attracted con-
siderable attention. the original or Eve Bloomer the
age. She was accompanied by some half dozen la.
dies OF her acquaintance, from sixteen to thrty-fye
equipped as the new vsstiary law directs. The Lily
bioomer says they were treated with perfect respect
while passing through the Streets but in taking the cars
on their RETURN they were obliged to listen to rude re-
marks from knot OF semi-savages the railroad sta
ton Several OF the ladies being sensitive, and appear.
ing IN the new costume for the first time, were rather
frightened by the rowdes-but as the mother Boomer
OF Seneca Falls, took them under her wing thew went
through the experiment of first appearance or break
Ing me ice, quite successfully 1t would seem from this
Beelzebub demonstration towards the innocent crea-
lures, that even in the very Eden of Bloomersm where
the curtailed Eve of short dresses site enhroned upon
her editorial tripod, celestial vsitans and devotees are
not entirely exempt from those annoyauces of The turn
up-nose portion of the rougher sex which disturb the
peace ofthe Boomer family elsew here LopeN Cou.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-06-21

GEoRGIA-We noticed, the other day, the
standing of Georgia, with reference to the other
Old States. We find in one of her papers the
following statistical summary of her positive con-
dition as to population, property, taxation and
health:
POPULATION.
W nlteS .oZb,4lI
8 Blacks. Observation-Disclosures 2 1894
9037iI
Value OF Real and Personal Estate. 1891 66O,2l7
Amount State Tax. 32s247 10
County do. ....... ........... 17O803 35
S499,05O So
Number Of deaths for the year preceding
Ist June, 1905 .................... 99l9
The mortality of the whole population, in lS49-
So was one in 81 l-2
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Nss FOR RENT--A very desirable family re-
Esasdence on Marshall near 5th street, with or
rooms backyard outhouses, &c. Possession given LIST
July, 1851. Apply to
lie Fl j. M, TAYLOR
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STATE CONVENTION.

FRIDAY, June 10th, 1851.
The Convention met pursuant to adjournment
Prayer by Rev. Mr. Gildersleeye, of the Presbyterian
Church
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a. FOR RENT-The Store and Dwelling on
NEl franklin street, near the Old Market at present
occupied by H. Soa suitable for any kind of business
and in good order. Possession given LIST Aug, 1851.
Apply to
je 81 ]. M. TAYLOR
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nrA FOR PHILADELPHIA.-Th
Steamer PENNSYLVANIA, Captain
Baymore is now ready TO receive CARGO and will sail
on Saturday. 2lst inst For freight or passage having
superior accommodations, apply 10
RANKIN & WHITLOCK.
N. B: The steamer Pennsylvania will sail on Mon
day, 23d inst, at IL o'clock, NJ
The steamers Virginia and Pennsylvania will stop at
Old Point 10 land and to take off passengers going and
returning.
,oO
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-09-11
AMERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY,

CITY OF WASHINGTON,
FINDER the direction of AARON HAIGHT PAL
| MER of New York, and WORTHINGTON
GARRETTSON SNETHEN Of New Orleans, At
torneys and Counsellors of the Supreme Court OF the
United States
This establishment is formed for The following
objects
l. For practicing law the Supreme Court OF the
United States, and conducting professional business
before Congress.
2. For the prosecution and recovery Of all claims
law equity against the United States before Con-
gress the Executive Departments, against for
eigu Governments before Boards of Commissioners,
3. For the settlement OF accounts with the State,
Treasury, War, Navy, Post Office and Int Tor De-
pirments, and obtaining the remission OF fines, penal
ties, and forfeitures, for alleged violations of the
revenue, post office, or other laws.
a. For securing letters patent for inventions from
the United States from foreign Governments, and
procuring land warrants and pensions under the
nous pension laws OF the United States.
s. For collections generally, embracing debts, cga-
cies, and inherances in the United States and for
eign countries.
g. For the purchase and sale OF lands in any OF the
States Territories Of the Union, and loa ming moneys
on mortgage real estate lying therein.
7. For investment of funds in United States and
State stocks and loans collection OF the dividends
thereon and generally, for the transactions OF all bu
sness pertaining TO a law, loan, and banking agency
All communications adore sed, post paid, TO Messrs.
Palmer K Snethen, American and Foreign Agency
city OF Washington, will receive promptand faithful
attention. PALMER * SNETHEN,
Office No s. Carroll Place. Capitol Hill.
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PROSPECTUS
or
THE SOIL OF THE SOUTH.

n NHG undersgned, a committee Of publication, on
IL the part Of the Muscogee and Russell Agricu
tura Society, respectfully invite public attention
TO the following prospectus of MONTHLY
JOURNAL, TO be published IN this city under the
auspices OF the above named association.
The work will be devoted 10 the interests OF .ag-
ricssstsue and Horticulture, Domestic and Rural
Economy. Under these several heads will be in
cuded all that concerns the culture Of crops, the
Improvement of the soil, the manag ement OF the
farm the garden, the orchard, The flower yard
and the house keeper's department la their con-
nexion with the interests OF the soil, the other in
dusral pursuits OF the land, will receive their APP
propIiate attention.
The ''SOlL. OF THE SOUTH" will be under
the editorial supervision of CHARLss A. pEABopY
esq. and Col JAMES M. CHAmDrRs MIR. Peabody
has been for two years past connected with the
Agricultural Press, and rs equally distinguished as
practical and scientific farmer and gardener
Col Chambers is one OF the most intelligent and
successful planters in the South They will be
assisted by AN able corps OF contributors, among
the practical farmers and planters of the land
Each number VIII contain sixteen pages of
quarto size, printed with new type on superior
white paper, and furnished to subscribers at the
rate of
ONE DOLLAR PER .aN:NUn1,
which must be paid in advance.
}I3"Postmasters are authorized to act as agents.
and they may retain IN their hands twenty-five
per cent. of all subscriptions collected by them or
II they perfer IT, a copy of the work will be sent
TO any one twelve months gratuitously, who " al
remit four names ,cih four dollars.
All communications must be addressed, post
paid, to VIM. II. CHAMBERS, publisher of "'rhe
Soil Of the South, /" Columbus, Ga,
pAN L IL COMMITTEES
j. E. HURT, Publication.
Columbus, (Ga) March, 1851.
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DRY GOODS IN CHARLESTON, s. q.
DIRECT IMPORTATIONS.
c. a r. l.. KERRISON. a. co.

G.. * T.. L. hEKklSON. a. CO.,
nIRECT IMPORTERS. of European Dry
IL Goods, are happy to inform their friends and
customers, that they are now receiving by every
arrival from Europe, additions TO as complete a
Stock of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, as has ever
been offered IN their market. Good Goods are
furnished al ioO prices, and those who purchase in
their city, are invited TO examine their Styles,
which will be found peculiarly adapted to the
Southern Trade.
Ladies Dress Goods and Domestic Fabrics in every
variety of Negro Cloths Bianksis and Piarfaiion
Dry Goods, complete assortment. House Keeping
articles in their line IN every variety, together with
a full stock of Cessmeres, Vssfings, and Cloths.
Also Lislsns, which will be found free from any
mixture Of cotton.
All articles sold, are guaranteed to prove re-
presented Terms Cash, or city acceptance.
C. g. II. l.. KERRiSON, q CO.,
209 Northwest cor. of King and Market SITS.
Charleston, Sept. 2, 1851. law6t.