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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-25
LATER FROM TEXAS

BY the arrival on Saturday of the steamship
Meteor, Capt. Forbes, we have received Gal
weston papers to the 10th inst.
we learn by the last arrival that the Senate
mad passed the act confirming the action of the
Auditor and Comptroller for ascertaining the
deot OF the late Republic of Texas, in spite of
the Governors veto. We now learn that the
House has followed the example of the Senate
by a vote of AZ to 10.
The Governor assigns as his reason for with
holding his name from the bill, that its passape
might operate unjustly and oppressively in some
cases.
The San Antonio Ledger has more accounts
OF Indian depredations. On the same night
that the robbery was committed on the Cibolo
January 25th) party of eight or ten Indians
drove off from the camp at Leona station about
twenty-five animals belonging to Captain Skill
man and Gov. Nelson. Mr.. George Giddings,
ON his way to Eagle Pass, lost two valuable
mules. Still another robbery was committed
ON the night of the 25th January. Mr.TP.C.
Lott, planter living on the San Antonio river
near Goliad, was plundered of all his horses and
cattle by Il party of Indians. The Ledger makes
great complaint in relation to these outrages
The editors of the Ledger have seen speci-
men OF gold picked up on the Gila river. about
forty miles above the Copper Mines The
piece Is the size of common white field-bean.
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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-25

HORRIBLE MURDER.-We learn from the
Malboro' (Md.) Gazette of yesterday that the
most shocking murderthat we have ever record
ed was committed in Charles county,. Maryland,
on the 18th inst. 1t seems that Mr.. James N.
johnson, of Charles county, was attacked on the
road as ne was returning from Bryantown,
robbed tied to fence, and fuel place
around him and set on fire. The unfortu-
nate man was discovered in this condition,
nearly burned to death, and liberated ere If,
was totally extinct. He had barely life enonob
lett to tell his deliverers that two men nnmed
Smith and Osborne were the fends who murder
cd him. These men have been arrested.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-25
FAIR ON CHURCI T1T-1 ~ II;

,.'l:s1.s UN -, C1HUfCH HELL.-The Ladies'
connected with the congregation of the Third Presby
terrain Church Rev Mr.. Dunnings will hold Fair for
Its benefit IN the Lecture of the Church. to com
msnce on Monday evening the 23d inst. They invite
the attention OF friends and the public to variety
OF useful articles for ladies and children besides the
al collection OF such as will please the taste and
Choice Confectionery and table of substantial refresh
ta 18-4t
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-25

Nunc pro tu'ae.-This fiction may do well
enough for the law books; but we feel not at all
inclined to see it drawn forth from its musty
place and applied to the active business of life.
Let instruments of contract be anti-dated, or
postdated at the pleasure of the parties for time
may be an element in the bargain. Testators,
too, having full power over their wills, may take
the same liberty with a matter of fact. But,
we think it very absurd to celebrate on the 23rd
of February, the anniversary of an event tina,
occurred on the 22dof February. This day is the
best of the fortunate days of America, and we
trust that it may ever be one of thankfuness and
public rejoicing as long as the enthusiasm of lib
erty shall burn in the heart of man. When the
anniversary of the birth day of our hero rolls
round with the circling year, and falls upon
Sunday, we think that it should interminge it.
self with the Sabbath, and, partaking of its holi-
ness, be celebrated by grateful prayers and So
lemn anthems. Make it day of thanksgiving
to the great God that, in his large bounty, he
had granted from the loins of woman this DO
litical Saviour to his oppressed country. To fire
cannon to the tread of a town guard is not the
only, and is not the best, way to CELEBRATE So
lemn event. If In obedience to the commands
OF the church, we let slip the natal day of Wash
ington, and are compelled to select another of
his life, let it be one of greater glory than that
one which finds and leaves the peasant babe and
the tender gem of royalty in the same helpless
and obscure condition. Select in its place the
anniversary of that glorious epoch on which,
like the Carthagenian,-ifw we dared, we would
select more sublime parallel-he was devoted
to the service of his country.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-25

Chevalier Hulsemann was at Charleston on
Tuesday, and informs the Mercury that at the
time of the insulting serenade offered him at
New Orleans he was absent at the house of
friend, and knew nothing of it until it was all
over.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-25

lecture the Atheneum Tuesday Thursday and Sat
urday evenings of this week. Subject of the first Ice
ture-" the distinction between organic and inorganic
substances the second -" the distinctions betean
auima and vegetable substances" of the third. tba
principal divisions ofthe animal kingdom
Price OF tckets for the course SO cents for one lec
ture 25 cents for sale only at the door ~
Doors opens at g O'Clock lecture begins at7I
feb % - iAA-4N-EoM
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-25

SCARCITY OF Provisions IN UPPER GEoR-
G1A.-The Chattanooga Advertiser says that the
scarcity of corn and bacon in some parts Of
Geogia is beginning to excite serious alarm
Two successive seasons of short crops have ex-
hausted the granaries even ofwealthy planters.
Corn enough can be bought in East Tennessee,
but the principal highway has fallen into such a
state as to render transportation difficult.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-25

The Indians in Florida are about giving trou-
BILE again. The Jacksonville News learns from
reliable source, that Capt. Jernigan has receiv-
ed authority from Gov. Brown to raise COM
pany OF fifty Mounted Volunteers, for the pro-
lection OF the settlements about Fort Gatlin and
an order from Capt. ]. for provision and stores
was brought to Jacksonville by the steamer
Thorn from Lake Monroe.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-25
II HI Il A TER n

Il al Il "A II IL Il
Lessee and Manager. VIM M.,l.
flrst night OF the justly popular and eminent Ameri
can Actor,
NHr. James E. Murdoch,
hose performances, in the highest roles of tragedy
and comedy have won forhim golden opinions throneR
athe States of the Uion and stamped him as one of
the greatest actors of his time.
On "wednesday Evening, Feb. 3Jtb,
VIII be performed, Shakspeare's great tragedy of
HAMLET.
La Manola by. -Madlle Ciocca and Mr. Carese
To conclude with
HUNTING A TURTLE
ADMlsSlON.-Boxes 81 co. Parquette so cents
Centre Gallery 90 cents Colored Gallery IS cents
Eastern Gallery, for white persons, 25 cents
- Doors open at quarter before 7; performance TO
oe "' n'i past O'CLOCK fe 10
III. JOCHU's JAMES FsIVER CE-
- MENI-Havng been appointed sole agent for
the James River Cement, for the city of Richmond: |
would beg leave to call the attention of the public to
tins superior quality Of cement SO extensively known
as TO need no comments from me- will keep always
on hand afu supply OF this superior article and sell at
the lowest possible prices
fe a5 Corner ed and Watar strasts
q MHDs Pore RICO SUGAR, receiving
- for sale by
lie 70 JAS. WINSTON.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-25

We regret to learn that fire occurred at the
very handsome residence of Mr.. VIM Garth,
on Sunday last, which damaged the building to
the amount of $3.50. Luckily the flames were
extinguished before they extended beyond the
room which first took fire.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-25

LATER FROM MEXIco.--By an arrival yester
| day we received papers from the city of Mexico
| to January goth, being five days later than our
previous advices.
sIhere Is no news ofimportance. The coun-
try seems to be unusually quiet, all the local
| instructions having been suppressed without
difficulty.
The present season has been unprecedented
~ severe In some parts of Mexico. On the
18th ut., strong northwest wind began to blow
at Iampico, under the influence of which the
mercury fell rapidly, till on the 18th it stood
294 deg. Fahrenheit, and snow fell in some
quantity. All the standing water was frozen
Ice beng formedto the thickness of a third of an
lncf. Such weather was never before experi-
enced In Tampico even by the oldest inhabi-
tant..
The Slslo insists that Lieut. Pima, was gross
" insulted by the Spanish Consul at Tampico.
and that his conduct was perfectly Unsuitable.
N. o. PIC. 18th.
A FACT FOR TOBACCO SHIPpERs.-Satur-
day last, German house shipped through the
houses of Messrs. f. Webb & Huston. Of this
city, by the Northern railroad route to New
DIRK, GO Aogsheads of tobacco, there to be re-
shipped to Antwerp, for which market it was
purchased. Before the contract was closed
with Messrs: Webb & Huston, the holders of
1i9 'o'"cco Ielegfaphed to their agents at New
Orleans to learn the rate of freight between N.
Orleans and Antwerp, and after receiving an
answer, and comparing the rate with That
at which the tobacco could be shipped from
New I DIRK, to Antwerp, found it could be
saving in expense of transportation, as
well as an economy of time, to give the
Northern route the preference The charoes
between this city and New York. are now
high, owing to the lateness of the season.
which compelled the shippers here to rely
upon railroads all the way, except across the
Lake. instead of being able to avail themselves
OF the cheaper navigation as canals, through
the States of Ohio and New York.
n. o. Bulletin of o1et
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-25
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

TUESDAY, Feb. "a, 1852.
Prayer by Rev. ADAM EMPIE, of the Episco-
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-20

SILVER CoIN.-The subject of the enhanced
premium upon silver, consequent upon the re-
cent vast ascension Of gold, and its permanent
probable increase, has begun to attract public
attention. Some three years since gold was at
a premium over silver at the legal standards of
these metals. Now the premium is reversed
This shows that even in these representatives
of value, supply and demand will regulate their
standard of worth, even in defiance Of law
Notwithstanding this, it is necessary to have a
fixed legal value to each metal, and it is evident
when the value of one has deterioated in pro-
portion to the other, the duty of government is
to change the standard This the present Con-
gress will probably do, as bill has been en-
crossed in the Senate for third reading for is
suing silver coins for half dollar and under of
less intrinsic value than the present issue. This
will be done by adding greater portion of al
10y to the pure metal, which will render it less
valuable in Europe, and check its expectation.
In minis a coin is only valued at the amount of
gold and silver it contains consequently the old
silver coins will be bought up and sent to the
mint for re-coinage. This, together with an in
crease of the small gold coinage authorized by
law, will relieve the present pressure for change.
We trust that Congress- will push the coinage
bill along, so that the country may reap the
benefit of it as soon as possible.
[Det. Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-20
MADISON, Ind, April 3.

4IADISOT', iHI', ziPIII
The steamer Redstone, Capt Tate, hence for
Cincinnati, with about seventy persons on board
including the boats crew, blew up as she was
backing out from SCOTS landing, about three
miles above Carroton at 2 IL this afternoon.
The force of the explosion was terrific, and
completely shattered the boat, which immediate
ly sunk in twenty feet water.
Of the passengers large proportion are lost,
and of the crew only the captain and clerk are
saved. The former is severely, if not fatally, in
jured.
Up to o'clock this evening, fifteen dead bod
les had been recovered, in a horribly mutilated
condition.
1t is impossible at present to give the names
of those who were killed.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-20
At our latest dates from England, the small

At our latest dates from England, the small
screw-steamer, fitted out by Capt. Beaton, to
proceed in search of the missing Arctic epedi-
ton by the way of Behring's Straits, was declar-
ed ready for sailing. The proposed field Of
search is east of the meridian of Bhering's
Straits, towards Keler's discoveries in 1919,
Herald Island, and New Siberia. Capt Beaton
takes out autograph letters from the Emperor
of Russia, recommending the expedition to the
Russian out-posts at Siberia, and other Musco-
vite settlements, and desiring them to promote
the object in view to the utmost of their power
Free Press
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-20
WASHINGTON, April 9.

The Committee on Commerce and navigation
have agreed upon n bill for the Improvement of
Rivers and Harbors which will probably be re-
ported on Tuesday. The items sum up about
$l,200,000. OF this amount $4,000 are as
signed to the improvement of the Hudson river,
and $4,000 for the removal of the distractions
in the channel at Hur Gate, to be expended I'M
der the direction of the War Department. The
Committee has given mature consideration to
the petition of the New York Chamber Of Com
merce for the reimbursement Of about $4,000
expended in the operations of NJ. Maifert upon
these rocks, and have refused to pay it. The
breakwater at the mouth of the Delaware comes
in for $4,000. The appropriation for the Mis-
sissippi and Ohio rivers is SS20O,O0O
The amount of the bill for these purposes
which was defeated by the strong opposition of
certain Senators on the last night of the last
Congress, was $2,3OO,00O. A great many APP
preparations were included in it, without regard
to their merits, but with view to conciliate OPP
position. | learn that the greatest care has been
taken by the Committee to adopt no appropria-
ton which was not proved to be both necessary
and advantageous All claims We're subjected
to a very close scrutiny, and there is no reason
to suppose that any item of even doubtful pro-
priety has been admitted into the bill. The
Chairman of the Committee, Hon. ID. l.. Sey-
mour, of New York, has labored with consci-
entious industry which ought to secure the sue
cess of the measure.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-20

RELEASE OF THE IRISH ExILEs.-The an
nouncement in some of the Dublin papers of
the probable speedy release, by the new British
Ministry, Of the distinguished exiles, O'Brien,
Mitchell, Meagher, and their comrades, on con-
diton of expatriation, will cause no little scnsa-
ton in this country That this step should long
ago have been taken by the British Government
is matter about which there is here no differ
ence of opinion, and the universal sympathy ac-
corded by all classes of our citizens to these no.
BILE detenus during the entire period oftheir con-
fnement, evinces the strong hold which they
have upon the national regard
The Discrimination of the present general Ad-
mnstration to exert their official influence with
the English Government for the release of the
Irish captives has done them greet political
damage among our people. 1t was--if not in
deed crime-what, as Tallcyrand once said,
was far worse, a blunder the most glaring, and
one which it is entirely too late to rectfy, owing
to the capital stroke Of policy, which induces
their liberation by the British Cabinet. If the
exiles are released they will be unindebted to
| Mr.. Fillmore's Administration for any help in
| the premises.
| Their steps, on their enlargement, will I'M
doubtedly be directed to the asylum of the OPP
pressed OF all nations, and rs the New York Her
aid, very apy remarks, il is therefore, very like
! ly that we shall soon have them all in the Uni
ted States; for, of course, men who love lber-
ty as they do, would prefer this country to any
other in the world, next to their own. Thus
does each Of the revolutionary spirits of Europe,
who has no hope for the redemption and regen-
Grafton of his own nation, or has failed in the at
tempt to set it free,
| Der the deep
Fly, and one current to the ocean add
| One spirit to the souls our fathers had,
One freeman more, America to thee.
Taking refuge under the shetering wing of our
eagle, and with the light Of happier Stars shed
and contribute, by their heads or hands, to build
up the mighty republic which gives them free
dom and home. Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-20

THE CONNECTICUT VIcToRY.-The cheering
news from the land of steady habits" comes to
us as the forerunner of still further and greater
Democratic triumphs in the future. The elect
ion of the gallant Col. Seymour as Governor,
by near 1000 majority over his opponents, and
the carrying of both houses of the Legislature
by unprecedented majorities, giving us the entire
control of the State government, is an event
over which the Democracy of the Union may
well be proud. The bringing of extraneous is
sues into the political campaign, as was done
by the Wings of Connecticut, has been signally
rebuked by the people, who have thus sustained
the Democratic party, who fought only on the
Baltimore platform, and under the ample folds
alone of the time honored Democratic banner.
Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-20

The last news from the Cape of Good Hope,
received via England, leads to the belief that the
Kaf1ir War has been brought to close. 1t APP
pears that the Katfirs have been driven into
position which leaves them without means of
subsistence or retreat and that they have sued
for terms. The reply was "an unconditional
surrender" no other promise being given them
that their lives should be spared. A week was
allowed for their decision, but they gave no an
swer An advance was accordingly made upon
them, and this was the state of affairs when the
mail left. OF the absolute success of the final
movement no account has been received, but an
impression seems to have prevailed that there
can be no doubt as to its result. Free Press.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-20

Ice IN THE STRAITs.--Chcago papers Of tho
Tth notice the arrival of Mr.. Curtiss from Grand
Traverse Bay. He left there March Goth, and
reports the ice there IA inches thick. People.
were crossing from the Mantou Islands to the
main land on it, thing that had not been done
for many years. The weather has been extreme
ly severe. He thinks vessels will not be able
to cross the Straits until the first of May.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-20

The CIRCUIT CoURT.-The case of the Peo-
pie Us. g. NJ. Mills, is still progressing. Wit
nesses are still being examined on the part of
the prosecution. Nine days have already been
consumed and the prospect is that it will be
three weeks yet before the case will be ended.
Grand Rapids Enc.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-20

Emigration from Germany still continues on
a vast scale An emigration company of Mentz
is preparing to convey about 10000 persons to
America In Saxe-Wiemar, a few days ago, all
the inhabitants of village, headedby their cler-
gyman and schoolmaster, took their departure !;
and similar departure took place from vii
lagc near Gotha. From the two Hesscs, and
Of Thuringia, the emigration is also extensive.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-20

The opening of the Erie Canal has been post
poned to the 10th inst. 1t is probable, from
last advices, that it will be necessary to post
pone still further--say to May lst. We hope
not, but the weather is very chilling to that
hope. bet. Tribune.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-20
Democratic state Convention.

A Democratic State Convention, for the appoint
ment of delegates to the Baltimore Convention,
and the nomination of Presidential Electors, and
the transaction of such other business as may prop
erly be brought before the same, will convene on
the fourth Wednesday of April next (2Sth April,
1882 at IL o'clock the forenoon at the City Hall
in the City of Detroit. Ottawa county is entitled to
2 delegates
HENRY LEDYARD, JOHN III. HARMON,
BENZ. FOLLETT, ALFRED WILLIAMS,
ISAAC T.. CRARY ALBERT l.. PORTER,
WIN. A. RICHMOND, ELON FARNswoRTH,
Detroit, Feb. 10. DEM Central Committee.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-20
ERIE. Anril 9th. 3 d. m.

ERIE. April 9TH, p. m.
The Lake is full of ice from Buffalo to Con-
ncaut. The steamers Ocean, Baltic, Queen City
and j. d. Morton, which have been at the docks
the past week loaded with passengers made
trial this A. NJ. but returned and discharged all
passengers possible. No probability of their
getting out for several days
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-20

MoRMoNs.-The st. Louis Republican learns
from the Mormon resident Elder in ST. Louis,
that two-thirds of the population of Kanesville
will leave for Salt Lake this spring, and from
eight to nine hundred Mormons will start from
st. Louis in time to join their emigrating breth-
rem The trains, it is thought, will start about
the first of May. A steamer arrived in that city,
from New Orleans, with $50 Mormofs from
England. Another party of 800 left Liverpool
on the 10th of February and are shortly expect
cd at st. Louis.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-20

DEMOCRATIC Victory IN CLEvELAND.-The
charter election in the "Forest City" resulted
in signal Democratic triumph. The Demo-
cratic nominee for Mayor, A. g. Brownell, ESQ.,,
was elected by large majority.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-20
RAITIAinRF Anril

BALTIMORE, Aprll III.
Southern mail arrived with late Texan pa
pers, which contain accounts of the damage
done by freshets on the rivers, a greater over
flow than ever before known, and the losses arc
very large.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-20

Mr.. CLAY.--A despatch from Washington
dated the 9TH, says " MIR. Clay is again relapsing
into condition of serious prostration, after hav-
ing been for some time encouraged by cheering
symptoms"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-20

RIVERS AND HARBoRs.-A correspondent has
written to the Charleston Courier that the bill is
completed for this object and will soon be repor-
ted. 1t has required much time to prepare and
report the bill, for the reason that no act making
provisions for rivers and harbors has taken eff
feet for fourteen years. The claims in behalf
of different objects therefore numberess. The
committee have however, he says, been careful
to provide for no work which is not of strictly
national and constitutional character. The
sum which the bill appropriates is $l,0oO0O0.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-20

LATE FROM CHINA.-The Placer California;
Times, says The revolution is making rapid
and fearful strides The imperial rulers are no
longer confident and self-possessed. They are
confronted by mobs, by anarchy, and revolution
on every side. Piracies are very frequent in
the neighborhood of Hongkong, despite the
presence of British war vessels.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-20

Hon. Henry Clay first took his seat in the
Senate in December, 1906 nearly forty-six years
ago. There were then but seventeen States in
the Union, and of the thirty-four Senators, it
is believed Mr.. Clay alone survives.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-04-20

Kossuth left New Orleans, April End, for Mo.
bile. lie has had most enthusiastic reception
in the Crescent City.