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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-12-23

tainsd A. long as 4 continued To he nSnceisl ha
gu The nov fast growing slavery to bogan q operate
a substitute.
II 10 true ths, the institution OF slavery IA attended
BY many and great particular evils And whsre IL the
great social institution which mott Even IN the bcs
sed relations ct husband and wiie aud OF parent and
child there are cases OF great unhappness and evil aud
crime. growing out ct these very relations Yet, be-
Gauss heie are husbands and wives and Of and
children, who are monsters in human shape. and who
can avail themselves oil these respective ehatacters IL
resnsate The most horrible lines and n,ct the diresi
ealamines, On helpless and Innocent sufferers, who
would therefore condemn, aud strive to abolish the in
sna'lon OF marriage, or the subsection OF Children To
parentsS The legal institution cf apprenticeship, pre-
Naihneameag civiiz and rehaea people, is lrc
eisey slavery, only limited IN the time OF duralian In
tbs eeaeray beneficial relation OF appren
iieeand moi less among the Northern phlaf ,hrops,s
than esewhete-there occur numerous greatln
Justice and cruelty, aud OF aud unnerted
terin2. Yet, who, among these sincere Worship
pefs OF siekly philanthropy, has prol ossd the
proper safeguard against such particular cases OF
oppression aad crime, the abolition OF the entire system
OF apprenticeship
Judging from the early existence and continual du
alton OF the institution OF domestic slaveryis almost
universal eNiensonits benz fetal influence in subduins
harharsm and savage Incidence aud igncranee-in in.
daeine the cataTe and improvement Of the earth and
RromoIiag the industry, CIVILIZATION. refinement, and
general well-berg oil msnkind--n seems 4, me an usv
table deduction, that the Institution of slavery is
surely and mamie siv established hy the wise and be
nevolent design OF God as the institution ct marriage
and OF parental raleand 1t is next 10 these only pro
dacing I'M, ortant benefits 10 mankind To the direct
aud OF donnestc slavery every cultivated portion of the
earth owes ats first improvement and every civilized
people their first emtryencs from blfhasln. Tho only
exceptions to the existence (as, presently aud OPT
faons oil this great element of Improvement. be
tound among the most rude and ignorant of savaee
tribes snca as the aboriginal Inhabitants o. Ne4ssS
America and Australia And If il had rvesg< - since
the creanea a man thai all mankind had hren sualS
that lowest depth of barbarism, they would have 50
continued 10 this day, II Without the aid Of the inst-
otherwise the still more direct exercise OF the mirac
aieas aswei as benevolent, power OF Almighty God.
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PuRIIC CONTRACTS

4 A rumor having. obtained currency, through
some of the correspondents of distant newspapers,
that the Secretary of the Interior had declined
letting out contracts for work to be done under
his supervision, and had referred applicants to
the two committees of Congress, we have in
CURED In the proper quarter as TO the truth of the
report, and have ascertained that it is without
foundation. The Secretary has not only made
no such decision but he has not even had occa-
sion to consider the question. He will continue
to discharge every duty imposed on him by law
solong as he remains in ofice.-Nat Int
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-12-23

WINTER QuARrERs.-On Tuesday night
white man named William Armstrong, applied
atthe cage for shelter from the Indictment weather
lie was, OF course, provided with soft bench
near ro,'sing fire, and yesterday made his bow to
the Mayor. That humane officer consigned the
unfortunate wanderer TO the Valley Inn where
ne will e)oy snug winter quarters at the expense
OF the State
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-12-23
WAsHiNGroN. Dac. 9

great number Of promotions in the navy,
and two new pursers were confirmed in the
Senate to-day. This list has been lying over
since the last session. because of Captain Dale
being oyersaughed. His death has removed the
difficulty. The list embraces officers from mid
shpmen to captains, and advances assistant sur
geons.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-12-23

FiRE-On Tuesday night about half past 10
O'clock, the lower portion Of the city was brilliant
" Illuminated by the burning of the stable and
other outilouses attached to the residence of
Mrs. Van Lew, on Church Hill. The fremen
promptly turned out and confined the flames
within bounds
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-12-23
CONGREsS-TUEsDAY.

In the Senate, the joint resolution authorizing
the President to confer the rank of Lieuten-
ant General by brevet, was passed--yeas 81, yeas
IL.
~ lathe House Of Representatives, the resolu-
lions to refer the various branches of the Pres
ident's message to the appropriate committees,
were discussed. The debate, in five minutes
speeches, involved the subject of the tariff All
amendments relating thereto were voted down.
The resolutions were reported to the House
but not finally acted upon before the adjourn
ment.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-12-23

The GIANT WEsT.-What constitutes the
States of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin,, having
twenty-thlee Representatives aud six Senators in
Congress, was not many years ago one Congress
sional District, and the delegate who then repre-
sented all this territory is vet living
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-12-23

RayAGEs OF CHOLERA IN TExAs-Dixon n.
Lewiss widow his brother aud brother-in- law,
who removed to Texas from Alabama recently
lost from forty to fifty negroes by cholera.
Hamilton H. Lewis, the brother Robert Scott
and his nephew, John Scott, also fell victims to
the di sense in Polk county.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-12-23

Nothing OF interest transpired at the Mayor
Court yesterday couple Of colored huckstors
were arraigned for fighting in the Old Market,
but as the fight originated in misconception ON
the part OF both parties, the case was dismissed.
James Marshall, white, was fined for selling tur-
kes in the Shockoe Hill Market without n IL
censo, and several citizens were also fined for
violating tho ordinances.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-12-23

The Iron trade is still Furnishing, not only
here in the United States, but abroad. The
prices oil iron in Europe ranging higher than
ever, and still going up. The demand is greatly
10 excess Of the supply and the Birmingham
Journal mentions contract being taken Tor
10000 tons rails, at S55, cash on delivery BY
Christmas, that paper says, there will be another
advance in the price of POS per ton.
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The CALoRIc SHIP ERIcssoN-The N. Y.
Commercial Advertiser says the engines of this
new ship were worked Monday for ten hours,
making sixand one fourthrevontions per minute
Only four hundred and twenty pounds of coal
were put into the furnace during the operation.
and in consequence of working upon a checked
draft, the whole of the coal was not consumed
when the engines were stopped. 1t is the inten-
ton to work the engines for several days, aud the
first trial trip of the ship will not be made until
1t is ascertaned that the engines are in
complete order.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-12-23

AS an actof justice 10 old arid aithupublic officer
we publish the statement below The object SOUGHT m
be attained by the publication simply 10 show The
pie that Capt. While has faithfully discharged the du
iles OF hspost The compensation allowed for his SER
wees heretofore has been believe $3.50 per annum
out recently the City Council thought proper to transfer
capt. White to post in the day police where he will
ony receive salary OF $500 Under all the crcu,astan
ee we incline to the opiniun that two of the old
navsbeen hasAilly iearwitt.t Tirev H. NJ
Guy idtthuliy tor many years. and might have been
Spared the modification of being degraded TO subord
positions Officer Warrington feels, we dare saw
Infinitely more comfortable with his head off, than II .
old officers do in the subordinate positions ASSIGNED
them by the Council.
In publishing the statement below, however, we de-
sire it 10 be distinctly understood that no issue with the
City Fathers is contemplated. They undoubtedly acted
from proper though possibly mistaken promptings The
publication, we repeat is made purely from desire To
enable thepeope to see how Capt White has discharged
ABORTION an very small potion of his duies the pa at
five years
Statement of fines paid by CLEMENT WHITE. Police
officer during live years. ending October 1852 (tak
from the Chamberlain's ROY. -
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-12-23

GEN. PIERcE's lsAsGURATIos.-lt is asserted
that Gen. Pierce does not intend to have public
Inauguration and make the customary inaugural
speech, heretofore made from the east portico of
the canitoI.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-12-23
CITY COUNCIL.

rms body held an adjourned meeting last evening and
among other things passed paying the Danville
hallroad Company, ($5Oooo) the amount recently sub
scrbed by the city of Richmond: act reducing the
on the Sheriff of Richmond from $3.50 to 5O and an
act RENTING altogether the tax upon the Serge ant of the
civ -
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Dec 90

BALTIMOREsMARKET Dec %
FLouR-We note sales to-day of 1900 bbs Flour at As
25 per Dbl.
GRAlN-Wheat is firm, but prices unchang cd; Corn
sells READILY at 5sa59 for white nd 6Ia62 cents for
yellow. Market uncommonly active
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-12-23

Another ballot had for Dted States Senator ia
the Legislature Of North Carolina Friday last when
Nc. Dobbn within vote Of being elected Pre-
vioas toffe baliot the Wings Withdrew Mr. Hayner and
nognated Mr. Woodln. who received seventy six votes
assisss eighty Tor Mr.. Dobhin.
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departure of the niagara.

NEW YORK MARKETS, Dec. 90.
FLouR-Markct active to day, with sales of about 90
900 bbs State brands at IS so and Southern ut IS rs
TGKAiN--Whte Wheat sells at 1870 cents and mixed
Corn at 70 cents per bushe
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-12-23
Local Inl6llisencemCity Affairs, &c
MIR. SCHERB'S LECTURE AT THE
ATHEN EUM

The principal subject of Mr.. Scherbs lecture
on Monday night was the nature and definition of
Poetry, aud the analogy between it and Philoso-
ply and the Fine Arts. To persons possessed of
sensibility and taste, his discourse afforded de-
ightful entertainment.
He began his distinction between prose aud
poetry by an amusing reference to Monsieur
Jonrdaln in one of Moliere's Comedies, who was
nstonished to find he had boon speaking prose all
his life without knowing it, Mr.. S. did not seek
to distinguish between prose and verse, but be-
tween prose and poetry. All versesis not poetry.
But what is the essence of poetry has been always
found hard to defne. 1t consists not in rhyme
or in metre; it is something more spiritual It
is made up oil all the finest emotions of the hui
man SOUL finding expression in appropriate and
beautiful language. The love of the beautiful
and tho true is tho most divine of all human
passions. That holy desire, ascending the
particular object about which it is employed,
gives birth to Philanthrophy Poetry, and the Fine
Arts 1t inspired alike Phidias, Plato, Milton and
Dante.
The Illustrations ofthis general principle we're
very beautiful and occupied the greater part of
the lecture.
To night Mr.. Scherb lectures upon his favorite
poet Dante He will show among other things
that Dante was far in advance of his age in
religious matters; that in truth he was n great
reformer, though living in the :and of the Pope.
All lovers ofliterature should embrace the oppor-
tunity of going to henr him.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-12-23

IL! IL
JuvenlIe K7{ p5aka!S Star of Bethlehem, Fairy Kins.
Evenings az Hyine, FAIRY Tales and Ballads Life 81
putnam, Fido,sF Fairfield The Foweret, CHI ISL
ger Birds. Faith Explained, Chiids keepsake, Dream
Fulfilled Colportenr, Cooper's Son, Eastern Arts.
Chronicles and History Sermon on the Mount Robin
son Crusoe Hans Anderson. Life of General Brown
The Gem. Great Truths Bow and Birds Lives of The
Saviour Mathew Peter, and Stephen, Favorte Ballads,
tavorte FAIRY Tales oraces for Youth, Pebbles from
Of lnnesmoil Hsops Fables. Apples of (d Hyacynlb,
Kiss for Bow, Life of Jackson, Juvenile Scrap l;oek
France, krss krngle. Forgetme not, Chris tnas and
The Grange, Youths Dladem Self Deception, Tales CT
the Revolution, Tales of Sea and Land, Right is
N ght, Truth Finder. Wilberforce R,ehmnnd, Tales
from Caand Stories the Caleehism, Wreaths o..
Friendship &c. Annals for 1853 and books of Value
in firm binding also be had of
de- % j. w. RANDOLPH.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-12-23

THE GRAND LODGE OF VIRGINIA has contribu-
ted $1,000 towards the erection of the proposed
Masonic Temple, in Fredericksburg, to the
memory OF Washington, and Lodge in Peters,
burg has contributed $40 to the same object
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-12-23

II not 70 the still worse state Of Hayti IF
fe4 n others as malignant and more powerful enemies,
s11 ever sacoeei IN aboshing this institution in these
Southern states IL viii only BE- the utter ruin al these
States but oi tue heayiest blows the well being OF
the .xortae mos; powerful obstacle the settlement,
star= civilization. and 81 improvement of all this
Wessr continent aad the xensio OF tree government
ices capable sppreeafiag and preserving those hes
sings And even the Sorthers States all OF which
nov DESTROYS II act striving the abolition Of slavery in
s4e South would be next 70 tie Southern states The
greatest losers by that result both IN their pecaniary IN
teres1s and political safety.
II there any existing Institution 81 dlne 0tn and
IzaistF designed and Used by the all wise and asood
resfr q forward his beueieent purposes slavery ami
ialv African domestic slavery, such institution
Pe~ses.s5 .vry has from the earliest known
istsree of sesetg slaves held by the most viz
as and the laf fsvoEsd Of God ancient worsiippers
and .erwa.ts Slavery has even been the means II It
- zax The only rsssibe Oh eyIzing barbaro
tribes and rz spreading the caituEe a the earth. and
5nstractng the mast gaofsnt and degradsd races Of
.e r better and pecaiar features belong 70 African
eisv-r a1isr cigilszea and white By this.
rse. afrior By nature and always ensisyed to bar
izras AID es masters raised greatly IA the scale
1fstafrr and ha pDiaezs veil ~ Of lasProseulent-
iszs1n and Christ snity have thus been eomfnanlcA
tea u millions vino rtherise would never have heard
VI either b. ali Of aera0 slavery only could these
afa=rn states aaa sfi4 the tropical regions 81
sessea have been settled and cultivated By the ShIt:
AIsrs a has been dgao IN the south. asd much 81
even Is tlss Eofiern States. for industrial and
aoryseIf8-nt. refinement End even Religion, has
more - lss las 70 the existence u ArlesH slavery
yea 81 fe o.lsr Sorteru States had the benefit al
Fsfltusi0a nfsf. when Il m st seeded, aud re
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-12-23
MOST VAEUAHLE pRIYATE YEsI.

N OSE VAEUAHIlE PKIVATE RESI-
1YA DENCE ON CLAY STREET FOR SALE OR
RENTThe subscriber is authorized to sell upon &C.
commodatng terms the large brick Dwelling, occupied
by Mrs Mary w, Muse, situated on the North line of
Cay between Bird AID 4th The lot fronts 80
feet back so feet to alley The house has been
built about five years and is covered with slate; has ten
rooms neatly finished aud fire places eight of Them
and brick Kitchen with four rooms If the premises
should not be sold before the first day sof January
next then they will be rented out to careful tenant
for the ensuing year. Apply at once to
de Pat w. GODDIN
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-12-23

III OTECE.-Having purchased the stock of Groceries
and taken the store formerly occupied by Mr. Pat
Butler shall in future keep general and welseect
ed sock of Groceries, and would be pleased see all
old friends and the public generally, am determined
to sell cheap
de 23-w:lw-t WILSON WILLIAMS.
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LATEST, NEWS.
Photographed for the Times.
FROM WASHINGTON

WAsHisaToa Dec. 90.
Mr. King Is reported to BIO cnsier to-day and hopes are
now entertained of his ultimate recovery.
In the Senate to-day, Mr. Gvin introduoeda bill pro-
vding for the construct of national railroad to tho
Pacific and it made the special order of the dav for
the 10th Of January.
In the House, that portion of the Presidents Message
relating to Commerce aad River and Harbor Improve.
ments, was referred to the Committee ON Commerce -
The bill proposing to fix the compensation OF members
OF Congress at $1,000 per nnnu in lieu of Der diem md
mileage, was then taken up and debated
departure of the niagara.
Bosroa, Dec. 90
Tho steamship niagara left to-day for Liverpool, taking
out fifty passengers, amongst whom was Geo. w. Ken.
dali, Esq, one othe propretors ofthe N. O. Picayune
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-12-23

The Senate of Virginia devoted the whole of
Tuesdays session to the importan, duty of elect
ing Clerk to that body. Only twocandidates--
Messrs. Davis aud WiIson-were in regular
nomination; yet three solemn ballots were re-
quired to decide upon the claims of the nominees
The final vote stood as follows: Davis %, French
2, Philips 4, Burnett 2.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-12-23

AUCTION NOTlCE-rhe attention OF erocers is
particularly invited to the sale of the stock of Groceries
and lease opremses to place the store of
A. Garrett Co, Franklin street, corner 18th this
morning. commencing at 10 o'clock.
de 23 GEO. J. SUMNER Auct
yAUCTION-Groceres Fruit &c. this morn
ing by
de % DAVENPORT, ALLEN Il co.
THE ATIHENEUM.-Prof SCHERB will lee.
tnre at the Atheneum tonight the Divine Commeda
of Dante.
Tickets % cents eaeh--to be had at the door.
Lecture begins at s o'clock
de 23 C0naiztee the Ahhpoeunu
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-12-23

"a FOR RENT, brick Residence on Marshall
MI street between 3rd and ith streets now occupied
by Mr. Bently
Possession may be had the first day of January. Rent
$225 TOLER d COOK,
de 50 General Agents,
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LEGssLATURE OF VIRGINIA.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.


Prayer by Rev. John Early.
The SrEAkrR laid before the House commu-
nication from the Adjutant General in response
TO the resolution submitted by Mr.. FaLiAFrRRo
on yesterday, relative to the removal from the
State of Brigadiar General Peter C.. johnson,
which on motion of Mr. TaL,AFERRo was referr-
ed to Committee the Militia Laws.
Mr.. WALLACE. from the COMMITTEES on Banks,
presented Bills TO incorporate the Bank of
Wheeling, authorizing the establishments of u
Bank at Union, in the county Monroe; aud a
Bill authorizing the Exchange Bank of Virgin ia
TO increase the capital stock of the branch OF said
bank at Richmond.
Mr.. BROWNE presented petition of citizens
Of King George, for the establishments of n
Bank at Port Royal, in Caroline county. Re-
ferred to Committee On Banks.
A message was received from the Senate, in
forming the House that they had passed Bill
entitled an act amending nn act to establish the
Bank of kanawha, passed April 4, 1889, with
an amendment in which they request the con-
currreace of House of the Delegates.
The amendment having been read, was agreed
to.
An engrossed bill releasing aud refunding the
State tax county seals attached to the transfer
of land bounty warrants. was taken up, on motion
of Mr.. YERBY, read third time, aud passed.
A bill to authorize a loan to the James River
anu hanaWna company, with tue substitute pro-
posed by Mr.. LEWIS, was taken up: Mr.. LEWIS
addressed the House at some length, severely
denouncing the management OF the Company
and its officers. through whose extravaganza and
miscalcuation the money of the Company had
been squandered He charged the Company
with having obtained money from the Legisla-
ture under false pretences, aud said they would
be convicted of the charge, if tried by any jury
of II men in the country. The Company was a
hydra headed monster-an incubus on the State,
swallowing up its resources and crippling the
cause of Internal Enforcement in the Stase.--
He was in favor of extending the Canal to the
Ohio River; hut not unless the Company was first
brsaght uisdsr tsues'subjection to tho supreme
lawSof the State.
Messrs. ANDERSON and SEGAR replied to Mr..
LEWIS. and pointed out many inaccuracies in
the statements made by that gentleman.
The question was then taken upon the adop-
ton of the substitute. and it was decided in the
negative-ayes AZ, noes "A.
The bill, as amended heretofore, was then
ordered to be ensrossed and read third time.
On motion,
House then adjourned.