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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-17

DARK LoTHARIo.-A free woman named Elizabeth
Martin having lodged a complaint before the Mayor
against Sylvia Gentry also free the parties appeared at
the Mayors Court Saturday for the purpose of obtaining
Justice The complainant charged defendant with as
saut and battery and in explanation of the which
led to the breach of the peace stated that defendant &C.
cused her OF attempting to entice away her husband,
hlchard Meeklns Now that adorable "gemman OBJ CO.
ior happened to maintain the delicate and tender rea
ton OF husband towards her companan and she there
tore demanded the utmost vengeance the law capa.
Bile OF lntcting upon the vrago who had wantonly as
sauted her. His Honour heard the testimony-found
that neither of the had been lawfully married to
the captivating Meekns and then ordered the women to
be sent below for correction; after which, both were to
stand committed until each gave security in the sum of
$50 for good behaviour.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-17

SAD DoINGs.-We learn that an affray occur-
red in Plymouth. N. c., on "Wednesday last, in
which Capt. Alfred Everett assaulted MIR. J. X.
Hopkins, ST., in the street and beat him unmer-
cifuy with hcory cane, and afterwards with
cow-hide, with which latter instrument he lace
rated him dreadfully, leaving him in most shock
ing condition. The invasion of Everett's domes-
tic rights by Hopkins is said to have provoked the
alta ok.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-17

To the Voters of Richmond:
At the instance Of many friends, announce myself
candidate for the Office of Commonw ,ths ATTORNEY for
the Circuit Court of this city
my 24-tde MARMADUKE JOHNSON
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e In compliance with the call made upon him in q
resolution unanimously adopted at meeting of the Rich.
mond Bar held Tuesday the 18th inst we are author
lied to announce ROBT, c. STANARD as a candidate
for the office of Judge of the Richmond Circuit.
nv 14-tde
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SheriGaIty of Richmond.

SheriffaIty of Richmond.
10 me Voters Of the City Of Richmond:
Fellow Citizens-It is already known to you that am
candidate tor the office which heads this card an Office
created by the of Virginia under our new con-
in the city of Richmond and have thus afforded you an
opportunity ojudging ofmy fitness longer to serve you
and should it please you to continue your Sheriff.
trust with the aid of my experience to discharge the
duties OF the office merit your entire appreciation
Yours, respectfully,
my 7-dtde THOMAS w. BOSWELL
10 the Voters of CITY the Of Richmond.
The Leglsatureof Virginia having very recently passed
act creating the Office of Sheriff of said city, hereby
respectfully announce myself candidate for that Office.
ap 2i-tde JESSE F. KEESEE.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-17

Judge of the Circuit Court for the City of
Richmond.
At the request of many citizens and with his consent
we announce Col John A. Meredith as candidate for
the above office. NV 14-tf
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-17

10 tile Voters ofMe City of Ricomond
AT the requert of many friends respectfully announce
myself candidate for the Office of Commemorative At
torney in the Circuit Court of Richmond.
ap 30-H JOHN HOWARD
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The Savannah Georgian says that the Bridoe of
the Panama Rail Road Company, to span the
river Chagres, has been built at Darien, Georgia.
Clover bluff of lumber from the mill of Mr..
Rokenbaug, by Mr.. Leighton, of New York who
brought out with him about twenty competent
workmen. The Bridge was laid down and built
In four sections-the whole, four hundred and
twenty feet long-and is to be supported by the
abuments on each side of the river, and Single
pier in the centre, and spans consequently space
OF over 200 feet, which it is believed, is greater
than any bridge in the United States The work
is handsomely decentralization to pieces, and will
be shipped to Chagres without delay. 1t is sup
posedtwo ships OF 500 tons each will be employed
to convey 1t to its destination. The Chief Engi-
n 1e, Mr. Leighton, and his workmen will go to
cnagres and put 1t up. Iii of great strength, as
It Is to sustain the weight of the rail, cars, &C.
new method of manufacturing sugar has been dis
covered and patented by Don Juan Ramas of the island
oPorto Rico by the agency of which Muscovado sugars
may be manufactured in increased quantities of superior
quality and at much less expense than heretofore The
Improvement consists entirely in the an ingredient
for the cleansing of the liquor and SO wonderful are said
to be its effects that trial made in the of
number OF planters and subjected to the most rigorous
tests the new mode of Manufacture showed saving of
forty p cent-or the production of the same guam
thy OF cane OF sugar and moasses the value of
against Slo77 81 produced by the old mode of manuac
ure sample ofsugar made by the new process is thus
spoken OF by the London Times:
NV neither with regard to quality, color strength
this sample OF Muscovado sugar has elected the adnra
ton of all who have seen it. An eminent mercantile
house. to whom the sample has been shown pronounces
1t to be worth $685. whilst similar quality manufactured
by the old process is selngin Liverpool at ass 6d so
demonstrated the value osuga is raised the extent of
ten shlllings per cwt."
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-17

MISS JENNY BUsK, the charming young American canta-
ce gives her first in this city, this evening at the
Exchange Concert Room She will be assisted by Mrs
Muller Mr. kley and Mr.. De Costa-arstes ofeminence
ana distinction Mrs Muller possesses rich voice. highly
cultivated and full of harmony; Mr. Kley comes fully en-
dorsed as an eminent Pianist by Ole Bull whilst Mr. De-
costa Ia resident artist enjoys the reputation of
hciency and power the flute Taken altogether here
are certainly fine materials for musical entertainment
II music be OF divine orig incline to the belief
that 1t IS because it is suited every condition and feel
ing OF the human heart-then opportunity which may
enable as to hear good music should be pretermtted The
entertainment at the Exchange tonight-judging from
the reputation OF the artstes-w be of that class; we
therefore expect to the hall filed with the beauty
and fashion of the city.
w hilst on the subject of music and musical entertain
mens it may not be amss say word on the kindred
subject of Concert Room manners. large majority of
those who patronze concerts go the purpose oisten
ing to the music. Now nothing possibly be more an
noylng to true lover of harmony than find himself
seated IN the Immediate vicinity of party young gen
temen who keep up running accompaniment of words
to the music nterspersed with occasional comparisons of
the relative merits of the atstes The habit is an an
noyng one, and its indulgence surely affords no pl
to thoso who practice it. Let it, then be avoided AS
distinguished for decorous behaviour on one or two oc
caslons, however, slight departure from the rules OF
strict propety have been observable but these insta
ces satisfied more from thouehtlessness
than waywardness
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-17

FNEs-Capt. White reported on Saturday a white lad
son of Mrs Agnes Rogers, for throwing stones in the
street, and caused fine to be scored against the lads
mother He also reported driver of Mr. David Bakers
cart for leaving his steam unattended in the street. The
Mayor imposed the usual fine
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-17

BLooDY-NoUNs.-A miniature schooner or
large yawl arrived at Cincinnati on Friday, with
cargo of live bull frogs and swapping turtles,
which went off like hot cakes, as soon as the re-
sturant keepers and epicureans ascertained they
were in market. The frogs hoped lively at ten
cents each, while the turtles moved off swimming
ly at eight cents per pound. One of the latter
weighed over fifteen pounds.
We understand, from what we deem reliable
authority that it is the intention of President Fill
more to pay the Old Dominion another visit early
in the ensuing summer and that he will be ac-
companied by some of the member. of his cabi-
net. His Excelency is said to anticipate the oc-
casion with much pleasure, aud we may thence
inter that his visit last summer-which was the
nrst he ever made to ''old Virginia's shore"-has
iavorably impressed him with the hospitality and
kindness OF her citizens Nowhere has Willard
Fillmore more devoted friends or greater admi
rers than in this State. Virginians love "to do
hum reverence "--Noyolk Courier.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
IILEAGE OF THE DELEGATE FROM OREGON

The House proceeded to consider the bill to regulate
the mileage of the Delegate from Oregon which provides
for the repeal of the provso in the law establishing the
Territorial Government of Oregon which limits the mile
age of the Delegate from Oregon to $2500 the pending
question being the motion of Mr. FITcH to reconsider
the vote by which the House refused order the bill to
be engrossed and read third time
Mr. HENDRICKS argued in support of the bill, and
said that the Delegate from Oregon the only member
whose mileage was limited, which he contended was
unjust.
Mr. WILLIAMS also spoke in favor of the bill, and
thought that the Delegate from Oregon should be placed
on an equal footing, in regard to mileage with other
members.
Mr. BISSELL remarking that he believed this subject
had been sufficiently discussed moved the previous ques
ton; which seconded
Mr.. MEACHAM moved that the motion to reconsider
the vote by which the House refused to order the bill
be engrossed and read third time be laid the table
which motion was disagreed to: Yeas 81 nays 81.
The motion to reconsider was then agreed to.
And the question recurring ordering the bill to be
engrossed and read third time il put and decided
in the affirmative by the following Yeas 100 nays 49,
The bill then read the third time and passed. under
the operation of the previous question.
LANDS FOR RAILROADS.
The SPEAKER announced as the next business in or
der the consideration of the bill granting the State
Missouri the right of way and portion of the public do
main to aid in the construction of certain railroads there
in and the amendments moved thereto by Messrs HALL
and PHELPS The question pending the motion
Of Mr. JONES' of Tennessee commit the bill and amend
ments to the Committee of the Whole the state Of the
Union.
Mr.. HOUSTON said that he dislked to do any thing
which not in order but in view of the fact that the
debate the bill before the House would probably
much time, he would ask the Of the House
to report from the Committee of Ways and Means the def
cheney bill.
Objection made.
Mr.. PHELPS then resumed and concluded the remarks
commenced by him several days since, opposing the
ton to commit and advocating the immediate passage
the bill
Mr. WATKINS addressed the House and expressed
himself in favor of distribution of the public lands for
purposes of education and of internal improvements Of
national character and also for homeseads the citizens
of the United States.
Mr.. PORTER obtained the floor, but yielded to
ton that the House adjourn which being agreed to-
The House adjourned.
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uoIrsE or REpREsENTATTyEs.

The House then proceeded 10 consider the bills report
ell this day week from the Committee Of the Whole,
when
The bin for the relief &C the heirs Of John Jackson, de-
ceased was read the third time and passed
The bin for the relief Of Gustavus ~ De Russy late
acting psrsef in the navy, then taken up, the ones
ton being on concurrng in the amendment reported from
the Committee of the Whole viz strike out chat part Of
the bin which allows interest thus reducing the appro
priaton from 1914 toS362
Tho amendment concurred Iva and the bill amend.
ed road the third time and passed
tn motion of Mr. EDGERTON, the House went into
Committee Of Whole MR. OrDs, of 0Aie the char
and proceeded tscensder the bills the private calendar
The following bills seve-ay considered and order
ed 10 reported to the House with the recommendation
that they do pass
bill for the relief Of Cornelius Hughes Of Tennessee
A bin for the relief Of Francis Trbou
A bill for the relief Of James Wright jun.
A bin for the relief of John Kerbaugh.
A bill FOR the relief Of Iohnbod Weymouth.
A bin FOR the relief of John Mcintosh.
bin for the relief Of Charles $. Mathews, Charles
| Wood, and James Hill.
Or motion Of Mr.. STANTON, of Tennessee, the bill fo
the relief Of James Mccormick, assignee Of Robert
Parker reported the House with the recommenda
ton that it be recommtted to the Committee Nava
| Affairs.
i On motion Of Mr. AvERETT Senate bin for the relic
Of Richard Clancy and others reported to the House
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IN SENATE

message received from the President of the Uni
ted States transmitting letter addressed the Secretary
Of State by George p Fisher Commissioner of the United
States under the Convention Of Brazil Of 18th Of January
1S49 stating the progress made in the business of the
commission, and the mpedments its conclusion within
the time limited by the act Of March, 1851 and covering
letter from the Secretary of State recommending
tension Of two nine months from tho st Of March next
which read and referred to the Committee Foreign
Relations.
The Commissioner states in substance that since the
LIST day Of july 1860 only twenyone Of claims had
been presented for examination and decision six Of which
had been ruled out the ground that they had been
presented prior to the convention between the United
States and Brazil of January, 1849. The aggregate
amount Of these six claims is about $3.50 600 In Eve
other cases he had awarded in favor the claimants the
aggregate amount Of which about 81 900; one claim
decided against upon the ground that there was
evidence TO support it, amounting to $4,000 That there
still nmain nine in which claimants had presented
memrias but which have been decided owing 10 the
difficulty which claimants have with in obtaining tes
tmmy. That he has reminded the claimants that the
tern OF the convention limited the day of March
next, with view that they might exercise all diligence
in presenting evidence and does them the justice TO saw
that in his opinion there few instances in which due
diligence had not been used There was every probability
mat the nine might be adjudicated by the LIST Of
March and il each should be decided favoraby the ar
gregae amount of the award according the best est-
mate he could form, would range from Sl15.0O0 to
100000 That in addition TO the above there were still
nineteen presented by the Government Of the United
States which comprehended under the convention Of
1S49 but which had not yet been presented to him for
adjustment including several Of the largest and oss
complicated claims He has been informed By claimants
that they have met with much difficulty in procuring from
Brazil the documents and papers necessary enable them
to present their claims in proper FORM That demand
made by Minister for the documents which wsuld
throw light upon the claims comprehened in the copyen
ton the result the production Of mere hsndfu
papers which related only to few Of the claims and
those in most of comparatively little value lie had
been informed by the attorneys in several at they
had under the of the
ment to procure from Brazil evidence relating TO their
cases. Of the result Of which he had been apprsed
but the efforts to be directed to Rio Janero and
from thence TO the different provinces Of large empire
whore the facilities Of travel and communication were SC
extremely limited, there little probability that the
testimony would reach them in time be Of any service
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bill to the Committee Of the Whole the state Of the
Union and it was decided in the negative; Yeas ~,
nays o.
Mr. STEPHENS, of Georgia. again moved to lay the
bill and instructions the table, which motion was DIS
agreed to Yeas 79, nays "a.
The question then required on agreeing to the amend
moved by Mr. ALLISON to the instructions OF Mr.
EVANS, and being put it was rejected
The question then stated to be on agreeing 70 the
instructions moved by Mr.. EVANS
Mr. EVANS asked the unanimous consent Of the House
modify his instructions TO deray the travelling
expenses the members before equalizing the mileage
Objection was made.
Without further action on the bill,
The House adjourned.
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to be pleased to communicate this my respectful farewell
to the Senate and the House Of Representatives.
Mr. President your Excelencys most humble and ODE
dent servant, L. KOSSUTH.
Mr. BADGER said that now the letter had been read,
and such extraordinary attention had been paid to the
reading he would that it be laid the table unless
his friends from Michigan MIR. CAss) Illinois, Mr..
SHIELDS New York, MIR. SEwARD,) desired TO make
some other disposition of it.
Mr. CHASE. move that the document be printed.
IA VOICE. Let it go to the Committee on Printing.
Mr. BORLAND hoped that the motion would be with
drawn
The notion however, not withdrawn, and the mo-
ton to print goes to the Committee on Printing.
Memorials and petitions were presented as follows:
BY Mr.. UNDERWOOD: From citizens of Cedarye,
Ohio asking the recognition of the independence of Lbe
ria and the establishment of line Of mail steamers be-
tween the United States and that Republic.
Tin presenting it, Mr. U. stated that he had received it
from his colleague who had been prevented by ndispos
ton from attending in the Senate and had therefore sent
it to him.
By Mr. CAss: From citizens of Iowa. urging Congress
to take active in behalf of the liberty of Hun
gary by soemny declaring the Emperor of Russia that
any further interference the part Of the Russian Gov
in the affairs of the people Of Hungary in their
struggle for liberty viii not be permitted sanctioned by
the American Govrnment and also upon the Hmgarians
again raising the standard of liberty this Government for
mally acknowledge the independence Of Hungary.
Mr.. c. observed that much had already been said
this subject and probably much more would be said, he
would move that it be laid on the table.
BY Mr.. BADGER: Four memorials from assistant
shals of North Carolina, Victims, said Mr. b., to
tain root that he would not name, all asking for add
tional compensation for taking the 7th census.
Mr.. WADE presented six memorials of like character
from assistant marshas of Ohio, and Mr.. HAMLlN from
assistant marshal in Maine.
BILLS PASSED.
The following engrossed bills were then seysraly read
q third time and passed.
bill grant to the city of Burlington, in Iowa, the
land heretofore reserved between that city and the Mis-
sissppi river
bin to extend the time for selling the lands granted
to the Kentucky asylum for teaching the deaf and dumb
GRANT OF LAND FOR A RAILROAD.
Mr. JONES' of Iowa. moved that the Senate proceed to
the consideration of the bill granting the right of way and
making grant of land to the State of Iowa in aid of the
construction Of certain railroads in said State when
Mr. HUNTER and addressed the Senate at length
against the bill and against the principle of all internal
improvements by the General Government
Mr.. BELL replied, and was followed by Mr.. SUMNER;
when
Mr.. UNDERWOOD obtained the floor, but gave way for
a motion to go into Executive session
And the Senate proceeded to the consideration Of Ex
ecutve business and after time spent therein the
doors were re-opened, and the Senate adjourned
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The SPEAKER stated that the first business in order
the consideration of the bill to regulate the mileage
of the Delegate from Oregon yesterday reported from the
Committee on Mileage.
The question pending was the motion of Mr. EVANS
to recommt the bill to the Committee on Mileage with
instructions that the Committee Mileage be directed
to add together the mileage Of all the members Of this
House, and divide the by the number of members,
and that the be directed to pay to each
member his share thereof, ascertained."
Mr. COBB remarked that he willing to vote for the
proposition of the gentleman from Maryland Mr. EVANS
provided he would modify it TO require members
who absent themselves their private business during
the tngs of the House. to add together their nett
fits while absent the to be equally divided among
all the members.
Mr. EVANS declined to modify his proposition, and
asked the unanimous consent Of the House modify
his instructions to deay the travelling expenses of
the members before equalizing the mileage.
Objection made.
Mr.. EVANS then withdrew his instructions.
And the question being taken the motion
init the BILL it decided in the negative by the follow
ing vote: Yeas "a, nays SO.
The question stated be on ordering the bill to
be engrossed and read third time and being put
decided in the negative: Yeas S. naysI90.
SO the House refused order the bill be engrossed
and read third time
Mr. FITCH moved to reconsider vote just tab an
and spoke in favor of the BILL stating that he looked upon
it rendering act of justice to the Delegate from
Oregon who occupied seat in the House. He did not
defend the law of 1873 for chairman of the Commit
tee Mileage of the last Congress he had frequently
the Delegate from Oregon should be placed the same
footing the members from California
Mr.. McMULLEN regretted that Congress was to be
noyed session after session by this subject of mileage
and asked whether it because gentlemen desired
make capital for Buncombe He spoke of the inequality
of the present law regulating mileage and opposed the
bill under consideration.
Mr. PARKER Of Indiana, addressed the House in favor
Of passing the BILL and believed that this the only
way in which they could finally dispose Of the subject
Mr.. WASHBURN believed that the whole subject Of
mileage demanded revision, and Of opinion that
the mileage fixed for the Delegate from Oregon
ply sufficient The object of the House should be to
duce and equaze the mileage of members rather than to
increase il.
Mr.. HEBARD defended those who voted against the
bill, and followed by
Mr.. TooMBs, who pursued the same course Of nrgu-
ment.
Mr.. STEVENS, of Pennsylvania, argued against the
bill, and Messrs. STUART, STANTON, of Tennessee,
POLK, ORR, and HENDRICKS addressed the House in
its favor.
And, without coming to any conclusion the House ad-
journed.
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States and concluded With thanking the Senators present

States and concluded With thanking the Senators present
for the attention they had given him.
CLAIMS ON BRAZIL
Mr., MASON from the Committee on Foreign Relations
reported joint resolution extending the time of the
mission under the Convention with Brazil; which was
read and passed to a second reading.
The joint resolution reads as follows:
Resoived DE That the entitled act to carry into
effect the Convention between the United States and the
peror Of Brazil Of the 9th day January in the year
approved March TO- 1885, shall the is hereby con
nued in force for the period Of nine months from and
the lstday of March, in the year 1852.
On motion, the Senate adjourned