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SOUTH CAROLINA.

A communication in the Charleston Mercury
expresses surprise that Messrs. Butler and Rhett
had not been invited to attend and address the
city meeting, which was to be held yesterday for
the purpose of sending delegates to the Southern
Rights Convention of the State, which is to meet
in May. The expectation that Judge Butler would
declare, on this occasion, his views on the ques-
ton of separate State action, may not therefore be
realized
The Courier of the 9Th inst, descrbesa review,
which took place on the 4th at military encamp-
ment at Magnolia. The soldiery were all COM
missioned or non-commissioned officers, and the
encampment and drilling were, as we understand
it. in fulfilment of one of the defence laws of the
late Legislature. Gov. Means was present, and,
from the following account of the Courier, seems
not to have been very we'll pleased with the mar
tal exhibition:
At the close of the Review, His Exceency Governor
Means addressed the Soldery and in short, but com
prehensive and well Judged speech, complimented
those who had been engaged in fulfilling the duties re-
quired to be performed. He took occasion, however
out of those who required by law to be present.
lie said that he sincerely hoped the abSentees had good
excuses tor their absence, which would relieve them
from any imputation Off want OF patriotism or avoid
OF duty. We should infer from the tenor OF his
remarks that absentees will stand bad chance of the
relief OF the penalty OF the law unless they make good
The whole ceremonies Of the day were imposing
and the ground was graced with attendance
OF ladies' and gentlemen visitors.
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Massachusetts Democracu.

1t will be remembered that the substance of the
late bargain between the DEMOCRATS and Abolition
istists of the Massachusetts Legislature, was that
the former should elect the Governor, the Senator
for the remnant of Mr.. Webster's term, and
majority OF the State Council, whilst the latter
should have the Senator for six years from the
4th of March, The Democrats have realized in
full their share of the contract, but the nineteenth
trial has proved Mr.. Sumner to be farther than
ever from an election to the Senate Mr.. Rantoul
was the coalition Senator elected from the regular
Democratic ranks; and to show what regular
Democrats are in Massachusetts, we would CON-
mend to Southern readers the fact that this Mr..
Rantoul is of counsel for the fugitive Sims, and
also the following more formal evidence which
we transcribe in the words Of the Washington
Union:
A. this very moment-when it must be obvious to
every observer that treesosm is the great element OF
oseord ana dissolution that nn ess 1t Is put down it
will put down the unlon-we find meeting, which as
surnes the title OF "A Democratic Mass Come ation
assembing.at the Lyceum Hall 10 Linn Massachusetts,
and addressed by that nine days SENATOR Mr.. Rantoul
10 speech which breathes the utmost hostility to the
fugitive bill and sanctionng series of resolutions of
which the following is an appropriate specimen:
Hes0lred, That the fugitive slave law, enacted by
the Congress lately expired, conravenng these nrnc
pes is unjust, unconstitutional in derosation of the
fundamental maxims OF free government, and ought to
be speedily and forever repealed"
Mr. Rantou supported these resolutions speech of
nearly hours length. They were finally adopted
by nearly unanimous pote, and ii was then voted to
support Mr.. Rantou the congressional election to be-
held on Monday next. This fanacism is species of
lnfauation which dehes common itself, and would
rush into the most dangerous exceses regardless of all
consequences.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-08
DIED.
Concurred IN.
w. c. SCOTT,
]. M. DANIEL.

On the 26th ultimo Augusta Georgia. in the 23d
year of her age, Miss SALLY J. BRODNAX, of
Halifax county.
She had spent the last winter by the advice of friends
and physicians, in the Island of Cuba, with the hope
that its mild and genial climate would restore her 10
health but death had marked her for victim and she
expired lew weeks after her the United States
in the arms OF her brother, without struggle or
groan.
Her spirit has winged its way 10 better world but
her memory will long be cherished by large circle of
devoted trends who loved her living and moan her dead
She possessed meek, joyous and lovely temper
There was ever about her the sun light OF cheefulness
behevoence and charity, whose charm converted into
friends all who approached her. With the eraces of
person there was mingled no vanity. She had wealth
and position without pride, and that nobleness and ele-
walton OF soul which was armed against the intru-
sion OF envy or jealousy The Iowa and admiration of
her female friends that best and highest test of womans
merit followed her through life; and even in the hour of
death strangers stood around her death bed attracted
by her meekness, her resignation and her geGteness
and shed over her the of friendship and love-
To the attractive graces of lovely person and lovely
temper, feelog heart and an open hand were added
IN able degree the lotter qualities Of truth of
candour, and OF sincerity But better than these and
better than all she was by practice and profession q
Christian. She was at early age left an orphan but
the orphan OF devotedly pious parents, who had dy-
ing, committed her in faith, TO the tender care OF her
Heavenly Father. Their prayers were heard and SHE
was led by pous aunt and faithful minister to the
cross CT Christ. A long illness had weaned her from
the world-death had become familiar by con;empla-
ton--ils shadow hat disappeared it the light OF v
ing faith, and its sting gone with the doubts which
melted at Saviours call Society has lost one of its
best ornaments, wide circle OF friends bright and
CHERISHED member and there is void at her home which
viii be filled but with tears. She has gone from the liv
lag, but her home is in the skies where those of her
friends will yet her, who SHALL like her, be found
clothed at last in the righteousness, and washed in the
blood OF Him who died that we might live.
On Friday at o'clock, A. M. in the Goth year Of his
age, MICHAEL ]. FLOOD a native of Dublin, Ire
and-fpr the last l6 years resident OF this city.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-08

Mr.. RITcHIE, in the Union of Sunday morning
announces his return to his post, after visit Of
more than two weeks to Virginia. Expecting tc
resign the helm in little more than week, he
says he will, until the change, confine the paper
to the current news of the day, "and such political
articles we feel ourself bound to lay before the
public" He acknowledges the kindness with
which the press has generally noticed his retire
ment, but expresses his indifference to two excep
tons which he finds in the National Era (Abol-
tom, and Southern Press (Disunion) of Wash
ington. With a parting word to dismssng his
quarrel with Mr. John c. Rves he adds
No provoca alton from any press shall wiring any other
notice from about the public printing We have
compiled with contract faithfully; we have suffered
dee DIV BY it, Oar case is ia the hands OF Congress
To their Justice we confidently look for relief The
reader excuse for saying this little When
announced our intended retirement from the Union
we had hoped to be done with all unpleasant discus
slons-wth all Vndicve kelings-wth all angry at
lacks upon oursef We shall not permit oursef to be
provoked INTO any further contest but shall attempt to
lay down the helm with the same cquanimity of spi.
Ill winch dictated the annuncalion OF our refinement
nearly three weeks ago.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-08
TONNAGE on the Cnnn7

We learn that on Saturday the 9Th inst. the
large amount l,S97032 lbs. of merchandise and
produce was cleared at the Toll Office of the
James River and Kanawha Company in Rich
mond, the greater part being merchandise shipped
up the Canal
1t is often remarked by those who have not ia
ken pains to examine the facts, that the Canal has
been of no practical benefit to forwarders and con-
slnees How many wagons or batteaux, do
they suppose it would require to do this business
ola single day?
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-08

LATER FROM MExIco.-Aecident to the Alabama -
The steamship Alabama, Capt. Foster, from Mnatit-
IAN ma Vera Cruz in eeming up the river ashore
during the night OF Goth inst on the flats OF Pone-
Hache There was no doubt she would be got off in
few hours
We learn from Mr.. Duggan, the clerk ofthe laba-
ma, VINO came up 10 the city last evening, that Major
bamsrd, oil the surveying party, quite unwelI Mr.
Middleton and Mr.. Singleton, sso of the surveying
parry, were drowned. about the 10Th nst at The Bay
OF Ventosa large fire occurred al Minalian on the
evening oil the 18th ns destroying about fifteen houses
and portion OF the surveying psrty's stores were
oarnt. The Mexican Government has sent down two
oficers OF the engineer corps Col Hozeger and Capt
mouth OF the Coatzaco alcos riyer'--N O. Pic.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-08

Richard K. Chukell, of Georgetown, D. c..
has sued the old trustees of the Commonwaoltb'
newspaper, for libel, for having asserted that ha
had induced colored man named William Rim
gold to leave Massachusetts and visit his friends
in the District Of Columbia, where it is alleged
Ringold was arrested and sold as fugitive from
bondage.
Damages are laid at $4,000; the writ returnable
to the Supreme Judicial Court, to be holden at
Springfield on the last Tuesday o: the present
month";
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-08

The use of tar and feathers in the punishment
OF crime is one of great antiquity. Richard |, in
his voyage to the Holy Land, ordained thus: "If
any one is convicted of theft, let his head be
shaved like Champions, let melted pitch be poured
upon it, and feathers shaken upon it, that he NAV
be known-and let him be put on shore at the first
land which the ship approaches"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-08

NEWSPAPERS IN THE STATE OF New YoRK.-
According to an otfic al statement, lust published
1t appears that there are in the State ofNew York
four hundred and tifty-eight newspapers. of (which
ftty-six are issued daily. The City and County
of New York alone has eighteen daiies and one
hundred and eight weekles. One set of these
papers is to be sent to the World Fair in London
and duplicate to be deposited in the State Ii,
brary at Albany
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-08

LATER FROM TExAs.-We received this morn
ing files of papers from Galveston to the 2Stb
inst.
We learn from San Antonio that the depredations
Of the Indians are still continued.
public meeting at San Antonio has nominated
Gov. Bell for reelection
The Galveston Journal says that the overland
immigration has nearly ceased for the season.
~ O. Pie
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-08
THE THIRD BOSTON CASE.

The occurrences of Friday and Saturday in
Boston will again direct the eyes of the nation to
that city. Until the denouement is made known
we can only hope that the authority of the law
will be vindicated and memorable triumph
gained over those wretched incendiares who are
striving TO light the torch of civil war. We
must await the particulars before we can pro-
nounce opinions.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-08

We learn with great regret that VIM. R.
Swartz, worthy and industrious Farmer, residing
in the vicinity of Middleburg Va, had his Barn
and Corn house, with about $50 bushels of Corn.
entirely consumed by fire during the storm of
Monday evening last. 1t was occasioned by the
lightning, which, it will be remembered, was I'M
usually vivid with us. His loss is estimated at
$1,000. This will fall heavily upon him, as his
surance.-Aler. Gaz
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-08

SENATOR HOUSTON IN BATON RoUGE.-We
learn from the Baton Rouge Advocate that Con
Houston was in Baton Rouge on the oath inst
and delivered temperance lecture, at the reouest
OF the "Sons." The Advocate says it understands
from good authority that the General is abont
to retire permanently to the shades of private
life P'"'o
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-08

Three prisoners, John Tilghman, convicted Of
murder, Henry Brown and Henry Bryan, confined
on charge of burglary, made nearly success
lui attempt to escape from Craven county jail, in
North Carolina on Wednesday night last. They
had worked their way almost through the wall
when detected
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-08
NEW YORK TRADE.

When the statement was recently made that
the trade of New York city had fallen off, in con-
sequence of supposed diversion of Southern
custom, we felt some doubts Of its accuracy
And, inasmuch as New York had, in two instan-
ces, exhibited determined purpose to sustain the
execution of the fugitive law, whilst Boston, her
principal rival, had become conspicuous for con-
tumacy, we could not but think that an improve
ment in the trade of New'York contrasted with, a
decided depreciation in that of Boston. would fur
nish not unacceptable indication to those who
wish to see fanaticism rebuked.
The New York Express furnishes statistics
showing the inaccuracy of the statement we
have REFER ed to.
EsFrom these it appears that the exports of the
last year exceeded that of the preceding by &c.
749,6S9, and the imports by $ls,556,l55. The
tonnage of American vessels entered increased
1874 tons. Foreign decreased SO, 493 TONS Amer
lean vessels cleared, increased 52,9l4 tons. For
eign decreased 1895 tons.
We will adds the Expressly now show the COM
parative imports of Dry Goods for the nine months
since July $780, including all goods entered for
consumption, withdrawn from, and entered for, the
warehouse.
IMPoRTs9 MS I'm July 1s4s, to Mar 1850 SOS, 59l As6
1850, 1851. 90,0l5 GIT
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-08

There were large arrivals Of Shad and Herring
at the Wharf at this place, on Friday and Satur.
day last. Prices declined.-Aer. Gaz.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-08

On the 9th inst Truffi and Parodi were to pive
rival performances at Charleston.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-08

That spirited Wing paper, the Bedford Senti.
mel, has been enlarged.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-08
A SIGN OF PUBLIC SENTIMENT,

We received Thursday the following epistle,
and commend it to the consideration of the Con-
venion:
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HE TIMES, TERMS.

DAILY TIMES, per annum, if paid in advance,
within 80 days from the beginning of subscribers
year. observation-disclosures 90
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Single copies, Daily Times, two cents each; semi
weekly three cents eschn wrappers ready for mailing
four cents each For sale at the TIMES OFFICE.
Copies Of the DAILY TINES can always be procured
likewise, at the Periodical and Newspaper Depot of
Messrs. ALLEN & GENTRY, on Broad street-price two
cams
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-08

SPONTANEOUS CoMBusTIoN-FoRrusArE E.cAPE.-
The eareessness of shippers not accurately describ.
ing their goods, often much annoyance and not
untrequently serious accidents Ono of the most pro-
ridentla escapes that we have witnessed, occurred
had shipped board the schooner Empire Capt Bun
ker, box otol clothing. to Mr. John Tatsapaugb,
which the bill of ladng described merchandise Ii
was consequently slowed in the hold and upon the TOP
placed seventeen kegs of po,oder and around It
some three hundred more. The Empire cleared at NJ
York, Monday afternoon LIST instant, and arrived at
this port on Friday, making the passage in five days
wa. completely charred through, and The box much
scorched from spontaneous combustion! Had The
box remained in the hold few hours longer it is pro-
sequence.-Aler Gaz ' '''' VIII
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-08

FATAL AccIDENr-We regret to learn that on
Sunday last, the Both ult, son of Mr.. Geo. W.
Roberts, aged about IA years, living in this coun-
ty' was killed in the following singular manner
HE was carrying stick of wood on his shout
der, and while in the act of stepping over low
fence ne trpped and fell, receiving on his head the
whole force and weight of the stick he was carry
lng-causing his death in short time thereafter.
lie was found in about half an hour afterwards.
and only survived long enough to relate. the
manner in which he sustained the injury.
Faiuar News
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-08
ExpoRTse ms. I'm July ls49, to Mar. 1850 $50 o 6l
=" 1850, 1851. 81 1856 ,463
S2I,l69,3O2

From the above it appears that there is an aggregate
augmentation of Imports and Exports to the extent of
torty-two millions of dollars, compared with the nine
months Of the corresponding period of the previous
wear
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-08
-, 2lst March, 1851.
M EesRs. EDITORS.

Conference.-The. a subscrber N tba
INES, at this office, wishes you to discontinue sending
the supplement, as he does not consider it worth the
postage Yours, respectfully,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-09-23

The Republic has column Of assertions in regard to
the late democratic State convention IN New York, IN
which we cannot find single averment which is moi
grossly inaccurate Bat for want Of space, we would
quote the whole column unique specimen in It's way
of representation by wholesale But we must be
content with instances.
The Republic charges us with denominating the New
York wing platform "a cheat and snare" This is
true. We said the southern wing journals denomi-
mated it, The Republic says the late democratic
ton free. soil convention. That is than I'M
true; it is plainly absurd The Republic charges Mr.
Murphy with saying that the last years resolutions did
not the fugitivesla law. Mr.. Murphy said no
such thing He said Others had so regarded The resolu
lions. implying plainly that he did not regard them
himself. and therefore. at his instance, amendment
was adopted unanimously which removed all ambiguity
The Republic says that MIR. Wright offered the additional
resolution which was laid on the table as surplusage
| 1t was reported by Mr.. Fowler, and offered by Mr.
Maurice. The Republic says the ,abng of that resou-
ton was triumph the "Union democrats" II was
tabled by the votes Of fifteen "Unon democrats
who deemed il unnecessary, and tabled by
press understanding between the different sections that
the resolutions without were Compromise resolutions
| Butenough of this. We cannot 60 through the whole
catalogue OF the Republics laundering or wfu missate
ments. II that journal be really sncere-if il does
not mean to deceive the South on this subject, and
thereby show that its apparent zeal for the Compro
mise is all sham-why does it not print at length the
resolutions adopted by the New York democrats, ncu
ding that one of the Baltimore resolutions of 1913 which
pertinent to the matter in hand, and which the conven
ton reafirmed !! We have placed the democratic and
wing platforms together in columns. Dare the Re
public do as much Till then it should be ashamed to
talk Of cheat
And now, in taking leave OF this subject we put two
questions to the Republic:
Does that journal deny that the late wing platform re-
atrms the whole doctrine of the Wmot Proviso, and
the right and duty Of the OF that State discuss
the fugitive law with view to its repeal modGca
| tom
Does the Republic deny that the leading whig journal
in New York, having than three times the ccula
ton Of any other wing journal in the State, and whose
editor welcomed within the bar OF the New York
assembly at its last session by speech from the pres
ding officer Of that body-does the Republic deny that
this journal openly defends the Lancaster murders
on the ground that in their reasonable the murdees
obeyed higher and authoritative law than that
which they broke
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-09-23
The Raleigh stsndsrd-Ag.in.

We notice what appears in this paper of the Goth inst
only express determination not to trouble read
any further with controversy where nothing in.
voyed but the difference Of views entertained by The par.
ties to the best mode OF accomplishing a common
object This journal first assaled u.s. alleging that our
course had been injurious democratic interests and i,
closes the agaips, by declaring that have
failed render il justice is agreed that acquiescence
the Compromise the platform Of BON of us, and that
the of the democratic party is deemed by each of
p be essential the preservation of the Union and TO
that organization OF power which will be mos, efecual
in disarming the spirit of fanaticsm which has
aced the peace and tranquility OF our country Whether
the course OF the Raleigh Standard in advancing this line
OF policy has been much effective than that pur
sued by to justify the direct impeachment OF our
labors we leave 10 the judgment OF the public We made
no charges sgans, the Raleigh Standard We made nsne
even ia our defence except express rege, ha,
abors n support OF the Compromse.bad been severely
censured when it was obvious that we in harmony
with the action OF large mslores oil the democratic party
in every section of our Union Nor can we now under.
stand by what OF logic it is that have sinned In
saving that Governor Quman and his partisan. did not
acquesce in the Compromise. when he has retired from
the contest expressly the ground that we had made no
mistake in thus speaking Of him. II the Raleigh Stand
ard supports the Compromise and wishes such men as
Governor Qulman elected ], seems to our poor compre-
pension illogical would be to contend for the
cess of Mr. Seward OF New York, in order that higher
ia,s,sm may be put down. But we pursue no further
the inquiry as to the justice OF the assault originally
made upon u.s. and must say undeservedly. 1t is
enough for us TO know that sincere in our la
bors 10 unite the South the platform OF acquiescenee
in the Compromise in order that the sectional interest
assailed by the aboionsts may be certainly defended
and the democratic party be united the plat
form Of principle and duty, defined by Jefferson and
Jackson Thus organized, this party is the parry of the
Constitution and the Uaonihe deadly foe Of whatever
can lessen The authority OF the impair the bonds OF
the other.