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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-12-20

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~ iiie rfaIHirtoTs Of she Iifiasn Mls ala Coz
" p0Eaf.an tiie a9ih dny OF AaFunbnI A. u.
letl, Voted the following rates u Toll th1 tli-
teen Mlir Hiisi
GA hoaris 90 ca. per thousand.
On Fnlr Hound iiInbeT ~ cts- pa %.
On hpnurs and iieIniout
hDund lnnbaT, - ciu- per D.,
Ca Ciapb1ETnl, - ca. par a..
on hhiuFief. 10 cis, per d.,
On ~ other manufactured lufnber m ulr snfns
pruporIuu buaFht abOFf,
JANIS ~ SUMNER, Clara.
Dalton, Nov 1Dbi. 1861 Ttswh
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-12-20
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To- order, and sent 10 section a. the eo,ir,tr,
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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-12-20

fan stock ~ OUR. Par seal. and Mariin CaIa,
flush asi M. rInIned do 80 ~ the lntcst ffyics.
W.T.. HUFFMAN.
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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-18

A New FEATURE IN NEWSPAPER LITERATURE -
There are worse ideas in newspaper editing than that
the Savannah Daily Republican is practicing. For
some time seems the mail failed consistently north
oil Charleston day after day, that the editor dispared
of ever getting any more news from the North. The
dsunion OF North and South in that respect least he
thought was complete. Being somewhat puzzled or
the necessary wherewhal to fill his sheet, and seeing
no Likelihood OF Uncle Sans coming the rescue. he
in the columns OF the Republican. A day ago he
gave us Goldsinth's Deserted Village" and the last
number OF his paper which has come to hand has THE
Traveller complete "Childe Harold" and the Lady OF
the Lake. will make their appearance in due season. and
there is hint given of reproduction by and BY OF some
choice extracts from Spencer. Milton Dryden and Pope
among the poets, and Addison, Johnson, Sterne and
Fielding, among the prose writers. This step seems
to have the cordial approval his readers who are thus
having their memory refreshed from the purest springs
of English undefled"-poetry he thinks, distinguished
by something else besides hat jingle which is said to
be the leading ch aracteiisc of most OF he poeases
OF the present generation.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-18
THE CONVENTION.

On Saturday the Convention re- assembled at II o.
clock and its deliberations opened with prayer by
the Rev Mr.. Woodbridge of the Episcopal Church.
Mr.. Davis presented a substitute which he designs
offering in lieu ofthe Report of the Committee ON The
Fright OF Suffrage and qualifications of persons to
be elected"
Mr.. Scott ofFauquier offered substitute to the
port OF the Basis Commtee--which on his motion, WAS
laid on the table and ordered to be printed.
On motion of Mr.. Fultz. the Convention resolved
itself into Committee Of the whole and further consld-
cred the fifth section OF the report from the executive
committee without, however, coming to vote up to
the time OF rising at st o'clock.
Speeches made by Mesers. Shefiey, Fatz,
Bolts, Bocock, Scott Of Fauquer, and incidentally by
Mr.. w Use.
On motion of Mr. Smith of Greenbrier the report of
the Committee on Education taken up and or
dered to be referred the Committee OF the Whole.
On motion OF Mr.. Scott of Richmond the Commit
tee rose and reported progessand he is therefore
titled to the floor to-day.
~ The CONVENTION yesterday had under discus
sion the Basis question Mr.. SCOTT, ofFsuquer, hav-
ing moved substitute for the report of the Basis Com
mittee. diminishing debate ensued between Mr. S. and
Messrs. WISE and SUMMERS. The vexed question be-
ing now fairly before the Convention the tide OF de-
bate will roll onward.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-18

2u5sahistt; atd eoi.s 10 ths !sxua Of my irsna ;:o:
| louisiana tt'kno" shat Is Democratic polIeF. I
thinh III 1915, 1t was Cas- and Butler" tlbs, in
lS44, 1t was "Pok, Dallas Texas" "A voice, And
Oregon and the whole OF it,
There was much private conversation, and many
gentlemen were standing III various parts Of the ha
Mr. STANLY rose, and after surveying the scene from
the frontier Of the hall, said in an audible tone Mr.
Chairman, there is so much noise and eontusion that
can't hear"
(lhs was received with peals OF laughter; and a
voice "a good hit at Cass.l
The CHAIRMAN called to order.
Mr. MoLANE resumed | have indicated what |
thought 10 be The type OF the Democratic party. In
lS40 coon skins and hand cider the semblance OF
the Wing party, unless my friend from Virginia found it
IN opposition to Ponsetls militia law That was not
Democratic. [Laughterl
MIR, Seldom, (rsing) Does the gentleman allude
MIR. McLANE. Yes thought that YOU were mem
Der OF the militia.
Mr.. Seldom. We regardedsprinciples rather than
men; and IN defining what constitutes the Democratic
party think that the gentleman ought 10 tell lis prin-
cples.
MIR: CARTER. ! call the gentleman to order My
point is
The CHAIRMAN. Which gentleman do YOU call to
order
Mr. CARTER. The gentleman from MARYLAND.
Mr. McLANE was very sorry that those who invited
this course OF remark had become taieued with it
l ne gentleman from South Caroliaa tMr. Holiness
made the hrs lnterrogatory from which he had derived
no satsfacilon So tar as the line OF principles is nyol-
ved to mark the character Of party he should not have
thrown OIL the veil but TO meet attack. 1t mattered
ittls 10 HIM whether the attack covert or open
He was content himself 10 vote for this bill, without
regard 10 the professions OF individuals or Of parties
Tor he had leaned to have about as much respect for
one as the other--wheher the question was large and
national or social. The true course of public man
was to pursue his own line OF action within the circle
OF his own principles. "A voice. Your name is not
on the Union paper. had no occasion to put it on
the paper. said he far my judgment concerned
but will never throw censure those who did put
their names upon it.
Mr.. CARTER tMr.' McLANE without concluding giving
away moved that committee rise.
The motion prevailed and
The House adjourned.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-18
MONDAY. Feb. II, 1851.
SENATE.


The Senate took up and passed the bills in relation to
the Front Royal Turnpike Company and making far
Their subscription TO the North River Navigation Com
pany. -
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE.
A message from the Senate was read informing the
House Tint they had passed the bill entitled an act 10
incorporate the South Branch Bridge Company.
REPORTS COMMITTEES.
The committees were called for reports, whereupon
the following were presented
By MIR. CRAIG from the Committee on Roads, &c
the following bills: authorizing an apr opiiatlon to aid
in removing distractions to the navigation Of the North
Fork of Hos,on river authorizing the Council of the
city of Richmond to subscribe TO the stock OF the Vr
gina and Tennessee Railroad Company, and for other
purposes; Incorporating The Ihomoh River Naviga
Company; incorporating the White Rock Gap Turn
pike Company, and increase the capital stock OF the
Weston and Gauley Biidge Company.
By Mr.. JONES, from the committee OF Propositions
"A bill to amend the charter OF the city OF Richmond
By Mr.. LEwIs, oil b., from the Committee Of Courts
reports declaring it meXpedien 10 repeal so much OF
the LIST section OF Chapter 81 OF The Code, exempts
from taxation dividends on Bank Stock held by pelsone
residing out Of the State; that il is inexIedent
thorize Justices OF The Peace 10 award executions on
forthcoming bonds taken by constables; that Ia mex
pedient anend the Isl section OF Chapter III OF the
Code of Virginia; that it is nexpedent TO provide by
law that encorsers upon all notes drawn tor discount in
any OF the anks shall be jointly responslbe; mat II
expedent amend the End section OF Chapter ia OF
the Code; that il neXpeticnt 10 amend the OH sec
ton OF Chapter l4S OF the Code; that Is inexpedeni
to amend the 9th section of Chapter 1874 OF the Code
that the petition Of John Thurman asking certa IN
changes 10 be made in The law regarding the duties o.
Coroners, be rejected; that the petition OF Billy WI
hanson free OF colour praying tor permission TO
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-18

DETENTION ON THE CENTRAL RAILRoAD.--Yester-
day morning about o'clock, AZ the freight train
this road wac proceeding towards the Junction. it
countered pile OF timber staked down the track,
the summit cut. about four miles from this city.
which threw the engine off the track, but did other
damage, because, fortunately, a, the moment of
ing the obstruction. the train was moving slowly
and cautiously The mail train, however. suffered de-
tention of about hour and hal in consequence of
the accdenhavng to haul back to the city the freight
cars before it could pass We learn that the Company
intend offering reward for the mscreant who placed
this obstruction the road and sincerely hope for
the sake of humanity that it will lead his detection
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-18

sIo WIFE Weoa o s9nsT so Su Gss : A
mold, 'Tomiin, Montague, Elmundsou, Klby, Daw.
son, Vince Ter, VERIFY. Henderson, Cox, Scott Of P.
August, Keenan, Speers, Campbell OF S., Newson
Johnson, Dhty and Boyd-39.
On motion Of MIR. CATER the use OF the Hall was
granted to the State Agricultural Society OF Virginia to
hold its meeting Tuesday evening next, at hafpas
o'clock.
Mr.. WELToN gave notice that he would to. morrow
to reconsider the rejecting the bill to incor
porate the Wilamspou and Potomac Bridge Compa-
ny.
A bill for the extension Of the Virginia Central Rail.
road, Mr.. Fergusons notion made the order of
the day for tomorrow.
On motion Of Mr.. PATRIcK,
The House adjourned.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-18
COMMERCIAL RECORD.
RICHMOND MARKETS,

RICHMOND MARKETS, Feb. IT,
TOBACCO-We quote New Leaf at 81 so to $l4
Lugs 81 50; Old Leaf $40 to SIS; general sales $2
10 $l4. The breaks since our last report have been
quite large; and owing to the large quantity of new
Tobacco. OF soft order. forced on the Market prices
some days have been lower.
READ g. BARKSDALES.
FLOUR-Last sales Of Scottsville at $4 IS, and
OF Richmond 81 62t-dull.
WHEAT--Red $la$l O5, White 81 O5aSl 10 per
bushe
CORN-Suppies coming in more freely with
corresponding demand. We quote sales al e. G.
cts. per bushel.
CORN MEAL.-75 to SO cents; bolted Meal rs
a 80 cts per bushel.
OATS.-We quote SO cents per bushel; cargo OF
Prince Edward Island he Id at ga cents.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-18

PAINFUL AcclDEET.-We learn that distressing &C
cident occurred in Snickersvile few days since.
very promis ng little boy. about or years of age, son
OF William Il. Harrison OF that place, burned to
death The circumstances connected with this atfiict-
iug event, as we learn them, as follows: The
stepped into neighbours, leaving her children in the
room. The little boy having cotton coat, it is
supposed in is play got so near the fire. that his gar
ment caught. and before the return OF was.o
va in; after few DAYS intense suffering death came
the rescue This is another sad warning parents and
one that is not sufficiently heeded.-Loudoun Chr0ni-
Gle
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-18

The new railroad depot of the Baltimore and Wash
ingon road, now in progress OF conslrucon at Wash
lngon, is represented being an imposing structure
The engine house ID siyty-two feet IN diameter and
twenty -four feet high to the caves The house
in progress ,hree hundred and forty feet and inches
IN ls1gth and sixy.two feet in width. The roof is TO
project eight leet each side. The roof is supported
by thirty -four substantial and well formed prape col
umns resting upon heavy blue rock The main building
will front one hundred and nineteen feet on The New
Jersey The building will comprehend on the
irst floor, the general ce.ving room, the lad les re-
eeiyng room, The baggage and The ticket Office
The main building Wi, be surmoun,ed with tower
one hundred feet height. In this tower there will
a clock and bell.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-18
GREAT FLOOD OF ICE IN THE SUSQUE.
HANNA.
GAZETTE OFFICE, PITTsToN, Luzerne Co.. I

The recent heavy rains have caused great flood in
the Susquehanna The ice in the river has been moved
several times and piled up great height along the
banks this vicinity. 1t is much to be feared that great
damage will be caused by tine immense quantity of ice,
should final break up at this stage Of the water
MIR. Pes, gentleman residing the opposite side OF
the river from This place, obliged leave his DWELL
ing yesterday, owing to the high water We under
stand that several coal mines in this region have been
filled up with back water from the river The water 10 said
to be feet higher than known before have Just
learned that part Of of the piers at this place
has been torn down by the moving Of the ice.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-18

PLANE RoADs.-In the January number of Hunts
Merchants Magazine, there is interesting article
on the subject OF plank roads. From it we learn that
plank roads were first constructed in Russia We
next find them introduced into Canada by Lord Sgd
enham-this was some len or twelve years ago. In
1916 the first plank road built in the United States
at the village of Cicero, in the State OF New York. -
Since thai time they have multiplied rapidly in that
Stale and the great medium OF communication be-
tw cen the producer and consumeropen to all kinds
Of vehicles VERY beneficial TO The country at large,
and profitable to the stockholders.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-18
t,Hsf, NEGROES AMI, fst,LA'r1oEs.

/ FREE NEGROES AND fit]th'fTUEs
We have dsrived much pleasure from reading
a series of editorial articles iii the Philadelphia
Bulletin, in which 1t is maintained, with great and
conclusive force of argument, that the white and
coloured races can never coaesce This leads
inevitably to the conclusion that the inferior race
must, whilst it remains in contact with the whites,
live either in state of slavery or in a condition
of oppressive social degradation. We, of the
South, are perfectly satisfied from our better ex-
perence with the subject, that slavery is the best
condition for the negro. But, inasmuch as we
have, dispersed through the United States, large
free coloured population. it becomes question of
vast practical import what shall become OF them
The scheme of African colonization has thus far
suggested the only practical solution of the prob
lem. It has been tried with apparent success,
but upon limited scale, To whatever extent it
can be brought to operate, there can be no doubt
that its effect will be good. We have nowhere
seen it stated, that difficulties have arisen in the
Libefian colony between the mulattoes and the
blacks The Bulletin therefore, suggests to us a
novel view of the subject, in the following re-
marks, elected by a correspondent of that paper,
who represents that the coloored people (mulat-
toes) of the North, are averse from emigratng to
the same country with the blacks, and are con-
templating an ultimate removal to Mexico:
The real black is as hostile to the muatto the lat
ter is conlemptuous toward the former; and neither
hibt much charity for the other in aces where they
have the upper hand, as in Hayti or Jamaica. For
both to emigate to Africa would, therefore, be DANCE
rons and criminal The suggestion that the colored
race should retire Mexico provides for the difficulty
and the Mexican government if wise, will invite such
an immigration, for the mulato is decidedly superior
to the Indian OF Mexico, and would be consequently
acquisition.
The colored population is usually spoken ofas race
and we have followed the usual habit but in TRUTH
no race. 1t can maintain tse If, except for few
generations and dies out, unless resorts to the
original stocks. Extinction would be the inevitable
fate oil any commonwealth of muattoes, which should
attempt 10 live within ITSELF BY emgratng TO Mexico
the coored race will find people with whom they can
coaesce for neither the Mexican indian there has
any repugnance to amagamation with the negro.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-18

A MODEL OFFICER Patriotic Sentiment.--Col.
Shelladay, the U. 8. Marshal tor Iowa, recently sd
dressed Union meeting at Du Buque, and speaking Of
the fugitive slave law, said
But, sir, now announce to this meeting and TO the
world, that so soon as refuse to perform my official
duty under this any other law of my country, that
moment will cease to be government officer. Sir
have taken solemn oath to support the Constitution
and to perform my duties according to law, and when
fail to do So let the shades Of my fathers from the
tomb to rebuke me- and let the deestation of all good
men pursue me deep into a traitors grave.
Mr. Pres ident, with my friend on my right, Col.
LoyelD am proud that am citizen OF Iowa Our
escuteheon has fewer black spots Of dsunion on than
that OF any State in the Union. say, sir, am proud
OF the State OF my adoption.
Point out to me the man in Iowa who dares to utter
The word Disunion, and pledge you that rs Gov
ernment officer will arrest that for treason Loud
and repeated cheerng,l Sir, the Union must be per-
served
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-18
IYhig Nomination for Gooerney in Rhode lslana.

The Wings, in convention, have nominated Josiah
Chaplin OF Providence, their candidate Tor Governor
r. Babcock, of Bristol, tor Attorney General Christo-
pher Robbins ofProvldepce, for Secretary of State
and Samuel A Parker ofNewport, for State Treasu-
rel.
The Wings have also nominated Geo. G. King of
Newport, for the Eastern Congressional District, and
Chas Jackson, OF Sctuate for the Western dslrict.-
MIR. King is member Of the present House, and the
other di strict is represented by N. +. Dixod.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-18

Kossuth, according to the Tribune, has COM
municated to our government an entreaty for its
interference with the Turkish government in ia
vor of his release. He also expresses his desire
to come to the United States. Mr.. Webster will
reply favorably. The dispatches from Kossuth
were received by DR.. Taylor, of Pennsylvania.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-18

~ THE STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCI-
the House OF Delegates, at o'clock, instead of II
o'clock in the morning, heretofore advertised. Adj
dress by the Hon. Andrew Stevenson, President, II
Assembly, and citizens generally who take an interest
in the cause OF Agriculture, respectfully invited TO
unite with the Society.
BY order of the Executive Committee.
VIM. H. RICHARDSON, Cha.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-18

~ PUBLIC ADDREsS-The use of the Hall
Of the House Of Delegates having been previously
granted to the State Agricultural Society, the Central
Southern Rights Association Of Virginia will by per-
on FRIDAY night. the 2lst instant, when an address
will be delivered by VIM. M. BuRwELL, Esq
An address, eloquent and interesting to every VMe-
nian, is expected; and the public members of the Lee
gsature and Convention respectfully invited
tend By order of the Association.
RO B. SHELTON, Sec'y pro tenn.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-18
Steamboat Disasters and louements on the Western
Waters.

LoUI5VILLE, FEB. 10.
The steamer Emily from Tennessee bound for this
place, struck snag and sunk below New Albany this
evening in feet water. Boat insured for $1,000.
The steamer Europaibroke her cylinder al Big Black
Island on The 9Th inst.
The schooner Gold Hunter, bound for Mobile, passed
over the Falls yesterday.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-18

WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE Capital punish
men.-The Senate bill, aboishing capital punish
ment, has been lost in the House by large ma
ority
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-18

FALSE REPoRT--The Princess Anne (Md) Herald
mentions report that the Hon. Henry A. Wise had
been killed in duel Saturday week, by Mr.. Finley,
of Accomac county, Va.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-18
FIREIN PROVIDENCE.LA.

MkAfHs, F8b. IT.
destructive FIRE occurred at the town,oi Providence
La on the Mississippi. parish OF Carroll on the 9th ms
FIVE or six othe principal business houses the place
we're destroyed.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-18

- We are requested to state that at the recent
election Of President by the stockholders of the Rich
mond and Danville Railroad Company, Gen. Bernard
Peyton not only not candidate, but favoured the
re rejection OF Mr.. Tunstall.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-18
CITY AFFAIRS .

- At meeting OF the City Council on Monday,
18th inst, the Engineer of the Gas Works reported 20
the Council, that some persons unknown, have greatly
mpeded the successful lighting OF the city, by opening
the pipes attached to the lamps by breaking the glasses
Of the lanterns, and by actually lighting the pipes when
no burners attached thereto to the great injury
Of the works and damage Of the citizens; that unless
these unwarrantabe acts were arrested, it would be
impossible to carry the works successfully Where
upon,
ResolUed, That in the opinion OF the Council, it is
the duty OF all good citizens 10 town upon all attempts
to inure the Gas works lamps to interfere
with their successful operation inform against those
guy o. facd aemps ana 10 use elr bss. efforts 10
Res0lUed, That the Committee on Light be autho-
rzed to offer such rewards as they fit for the de-
lection OF such offenders, and publish the in hand
bill forms; and that they enquire whether any further
measures essary be adopted by the Council
and have leave to report by ordinance or otherwise.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-18
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF RICHMOND.

ARRIVED,
Schr Courier Rogers. Boston.
Schr Ionic Sadler, Baltimore.
Schr Alvarado, Booze, Baltimore.
Schr Mary, Pike, Portland,
Schr Samara, Creighton, Baltimore.
SAILED,
Schr John Oliver, Kerwan, Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, Feb l7--Clsared schr J. B. Perry.
Dolany, Norfolk and Richmond.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-18

Navigation of the Wabash River
CINCINNATI, Feb ID.
The Wabash River the 18th inst. had Is feet wa
ter Large guam titles freight are at all the shipping
points waiting shipment to the South.