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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

A MAN OF 1776.-In the war of the revolu-
ton, Henry Peyton, of Virginia lost three sons
When the intelligence was brought to him that
his third son was slain he walked from the mss-
senger agonzed with grief but suddenly sitting
his emotions Returned and said "Sir, as much
as deplore the loss of my poor boy, l would to
God that had another to supply his place, though
he likewise perish 10 the cause of his country"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

A MoNsTER.-Dr. Nathan A. Chamberlin of Hogan
county, Ill., few weeks since inflicted most brutal out
rage upon his little son. for which he imprisoned
and afterwards bound He left the county but last
week he returned when appears that he had salts
fed the malignant feeling he entertained towards his VIC
tim by his former cruel treatment but in order to crafty
further administered dos OF opium and strychnne
to the child which caused its death.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13
A CREVASSE.

NArcHEz, May S.
At Point Look Out, few miles below Lake
Providence, a breach in the evee took place on
Sunday night, of an alarming character It is one
hundred yards wide and eight feet Deep Consid-
cradle alarm exists in regard to it.
The Arkansas river is reported to be coming out
very full.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

JENNY BusK.-This young American Cantra-
trice, whom we have been expecting to visit us
during the present week, has announced her first
concert to take place tomorrow friday evening
She is to be assisted by eminent artistes and pro-
fessors one of whom is from this city. We doubt
not that the people of Richmond will show their
appreciation of real native talent by full
house.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

The Roman Catholic National Council, now in
session in Baltimore, numbers thirty two Arch
bishops and Bishops. The first day was employed
in religious services, Grand High Mass having
been performed, the Germania Musical Society
and 100 vocalists assisting at it. Over 100
Bishops and Priests each Bishop attended by
page, were in attendance in full canonicals.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

Nor A CARD1NAL.-A correspondent of the ST.
Louis lntelligencer, writing from Rome on the
goth OF March, notes the creation of four cardi-
mails, and says:
'To settle the matter about Bishop Hughes, 1
may say here that learn from several sources
that the Pope has said he should appoint none for
the United States but native American, and that
the honor was properly due to Maryland as the
State was settled by Roman Catholics. There is
no talk, at present, of making an American Cardi-
nal, but some bishop of Baltimore may reasonably
expect the honor in the course of a few years.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13
GENERAL CAss.-The New ork Evening Pos,

says:-
Our Washington correspondent informs us.
upon what he deems reliable authority, that Mr.,
A. .. 2. Nicholson of Tennessee, has letter in
his possession from General Cass, containing his
reasons for mott voting for the Fugitive Slave
Law. He said he could not vote for such a law
without the Jury clause"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13
HALIFAX c.. H., Nav dth. 1870

MeSsrs. Editors
l observe in looking over the proceedings of the
late Wing Convention, that I am honored with the
appointment of County Eector for the county of
Halifax. 1t is proper for me to decline the ap-
pointment in order to avoid future misapprehen-
sion. Respectfully. vours.
G. w. PURKINS.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13
For THE TIMES

For THE TINES.
beautiful and delightful instance ofthe beraty and
brotherly love prevailing in community and worthy
of all admiration and imitation displayed on Tues.
day evening
congregation Of IEaelites had erected place Of
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

CoLoRED SEAMEN.-The Legislature of Lou
isana, after full consideration of the representa-
tions that have been addressed to them, have re-
pealed those provisions of their law which provi-
ded for the imprisonment of colored seamen from
abroad, and have substituted for this provision
allowing such seamen to land for their necessary
duties with passports from the Mayor.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13
Arrest of a Pdrtu of Gupsies.

ALEXANDRIA, May 9th.
a party OF Gypsles were arrested here to. day,
having in their possession quantity of goods. and
considerable sum of money They are to have
an examination before the Mayor Tomorrow.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

DR.. Valentine Mott has resigned his seat in
the New York Academy of Medicine The cir
cumstances which led to the loss of so distin-
guished fellow by the Academy, we under
stand to be highly credtable both to his we'll
known benevoence and to his sef-respect He
declines to acknowledge, we believe, the ri ght
of the Academy, as a body, or of the Academi-
clans, Individually, to interfere in the slightest
degree with his personal conduct or his discharge
of any fhis duties Professor OF Surgery in the
University Of New York.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

Gov. Foote has written letter to some citizens
of Philadelphia, declining to permit the use of
his name as candidate for the Vice Presidency.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

The Convention of the Protestant Episcopal
Church of Virginia is to assemble in this CITY
on the 10th inst.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OLE RICHMOND.

ARRIVED,
Schr Malvna, Leavitt, Mayaguez, sugar to Lewis
Webb 4 Son.
Schr Canton Johnson, Savannah lumber to Whitfield
Co.
Schr Telegraph, Boze Baltimore
SAILED,
Steamer Virginia Teal, Philadelphia, Mayo & Atkin.
Schr Col De Russy, Wicks, New York. COAL
Soop r Green, Lawrence, Philadelphia coal
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

NOTICE.-We invite attention to large sale Of
fresh Dry Goods to take place this morning at o'clock
my 10 KENT, PAINE & KENT Aucts
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

James II. Fuller, only son of DR.. Fuller of Pc
tersburg, Va, died from lockjaw on Saturday, ha
wing stuck IL splinter in his hand, few days be
FORE
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

A gentleman, Punch says, is one who ha. no
business in the world.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

FEARaUs O'CoNNER.-This eccentric gentle
man, formerly leader of the Chartist party in Eng
land, who arrived in New FORK last week, by the
steamer Europa, is said to be partially insane
The Herald says:
His conduct at the Irving House, where he has
been staying, removes every doubt as to the GER
tainty of that melancholy termination of his excl
ting political career. At the table dhote his aber
rations of intellect manifest themselves in the
strangest way. He sometimes takes fancy to
dishes not to be found in the bill of fare, and
fights with the walters for not attending to his Or
ders. He exhibits wonderful curiosity to find
out the nativity of all who are sitting hear him ::
asks gentlemen to send him over their wine:
drinks health with every one around the table,
addressing them as ''your Majesty quotes poet
ry, recites parliamentary speeches, and amuses
the company by telling anecdotes of the Queen
and her husband, O'ConnelI, Peel. and Little
John Russell. He frequently visits Stewards
marble palace and shocks the sensitiveness of the
ladies by his strange manner and strange uues-
tions asking them, among other drolleries, why
they don't wear boards on their chins None of
his friends have, as yet made their appearance
here to take him in charge; but-as his INSANITY
is unquestionable-so surveillance should be
placed over him by the proper authority until
they do arrive, which willprobably be by the next
steamer.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13
General Assembly of Virginia.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

WEDNESDAY, May -, 1852.
Prayer by the Rev. PETER DE FOREST, of the
Methodist Church.
On motion of Mr.. GooDE, of NJ. the Committee
of Finance was discharged from the consideration
of the petition of Augusta county, relative to Ii
censes for the sale of liquors; and the same was
referred to the Committee of Courts of Justice.
for the apportionment of representation, the quail
ication and privilege of voters, the meeting of
electors of President and Vice President, and
prescribing rules for contested elections, was on
motion of Mr.. ToMLIN, laid on the table.
bill to authorize further State subscription
to the capital stock of the Giles, Fayette and Ka-
nawha Turnpike Company, was, on motion Of Mr..
EcHoLs, laid upon the table,
On motion of Mr.. BURpETT,
The House adjourned
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13
Our CoTroS CusToAERs-The following table exhi-
customers in the purchase of cotton and

Our neutrality-suspicious. in round numbers, are from
Great Britain ninety millions other British posses
towns ten millions Spain twentythree millions Brazil
eleven millions, China millions, &c.
OF these imports it appears that sl63,65o SAB were
brought in American vessels and s525743s9 in foreign
vessels.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

An enterprsing arithmetican has been whetting his
rules on the amount of Louis Napoleons salary, sby
duclng 1T to its lowest terms somewhat thus:
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

TIE Stethoscope.
We indebted to the editor, Dr. P Claiborne Gooch
for the May number Of this periodical
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

~ We are requestedto state that Mr.. Irving of Buck
ngham has been called home by illness in his family
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

States. Length of Roads Amount of do
IN miles, nation in
Michigan. 534. ...........-. 341,7 6o
Wisconsin l56. -------..---- $4,000
Iowa. 434 ......-.-.....3lO7,4l
Missouri. 232- NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. e90,S50
Arkansas ls7392o
Alabama. .314. .......--..--l20 5,760
Florida $685. 5963,6s0
Making for railroads 5000. -.........-.l390 l, 657
These 5000 miles of railroad will cost s60.000,O0o
s1coND-DoNATIoNs To STATES NOT LIMITED TO RAIL
LOUISIANA l35 0s,259
Illinois OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $4,000
13s45,454
Add the above for railroads ...........139O l,657
froPoseu donations In acres -2I 46, III
These are the schemes that have been pro-
posed in the Senate, at its present session, fer
squandering the public domain. How many
bills, looking to the object are under consd-
Grafton in the lower House, we are not informed,
but it was recently stated by member in debate
that donations of the national domain, for more
than twenty railroads had been Or would be re-
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

II We requested to state that Mr. Staples of Pa
trck, has returned home in consequences of health.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13

Seventy hogsheads of tobacco were brought to
Petersburg last Friday the South Side Rail-
road
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13
THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 1s.

THE CASE OF JORDAN HATCHER
The following communication from Gov. johnson was
transmitted to both Houses of the Legislature on tues
day:
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-13
FROM TEXAS.

The mail from N. Orleans brings Texas papers
of the 3Oth ultimo, by the steamer Mexico We
see nothing of interest in the news except the fol-
lowing:
dreadful affray took place at Fort Merrill, on
the Nueces, few days ago, between some sport
ing men and number of the troops stationed at
that point in which one or two soldiers were killed
or MORALLY wounded The difficulty occurred in
consequence Of misunderstanding relative to bet
ting, and the general impression is that the SOL
diers were to blame. The Nueces Valley saws
we have not heard sufficient particulars to give
the details of the matter, but are informed that
the troops now stationed at the fort are about as
vicious body of fnen.as are generally crowded
together. Wealso learn that fifteen of the Rifles
have deserted that post, having been detailed for
some particular duty, and that they carried with
them their horses, arms and equipments. They
are supposed to be on their way to Mexico.
In speaking of the Influence of the late cold
weather on the crops, the Galveston News say:
The late continued cold weather has had yery
injurious influence on the crops, which, early in
this month looked remarkably well. We have
probably had more cold weather and more northers
during the present month of April than was ever
known before SO late in the season. Corn, cotton
and cane have been checked in their growth
Direct shipments of cotton Fl ON the port uf Gal
weston to the north and Europe, (says the True
Delta) are of much greater magnitude than many
people are aware Of, The barque Milford with
cargo OF 1900 bales was ready to sail for Cowes
Noticing this direct trade, the Galveston News
says:
larger amount of cotton was sold in this place
last week than ever was done before. We do not
recollect when there was so much competition
among purchasers. From careful comparison
OF the prices given here with those of New Or
leans and New York, including cost of shipment,
&C., we aresatisfed that Galveston, at this time,
Is really the best market for our cotton planters.
Several vessels are now taken up expressly to shin
cotton to Europe direct from this port This, we
presume, fully justifies the advance in price.
Washington telegraph., 1852-05-19
Authorizations of Articles of Food.


Tho Analytical Sanitary Commission Of
london las been in existence, VI believe,
since the beginning Of lS5l during which
time Il has prosecuted It's labors with the
mos mtifing zeal and uu1iuching canfago.
and witt results sufficiently astounding
The5 am iill preceding with their ahars
ihe .sesulls ol Which are published iium
week to week in The l.undan Lancet. Tho
Object of this commission TO make aeluil
aud earcfal analysis Of samples of the Nari.
Gus slid and fluids consumed in TINT mo.
irop9lis, in the way Of Eods and drinks aud
10 renrd tn results uf Their examinations.
Thus ial lheza examinations have en-.
bTesii the following articles Of ceefy day l.e
Suar tga. c1lee chitary, eaeua. ehoealalc.
mustard. fspper bread, flour, arrownot.
iirinarous iuois, ulmal, isiuelas-. water.
milk. vinegar pickle. or all descriptions.
cinnamon anil -lilrs
Tie sui 81 ilic,e inquiries l1e asI1,.
cd deep aaa widespread systems af rduIIcr.
aiipns cimmeueing often with ile mauufc.
iuref and terminating unly with the retail
dealer. Il has shown thu IN purchasing
any article Of fial Or lriu, in ilal inelfop.
oils The rule j. ilnt one obtains an alulier.
atcd aHicle--ihe gcnnina commodity hing
the exception.
The ARTICLES usel fur Ties alaliculion,
aTc alaays af an inferior qaaIiiiy-gcaeHIl
ly Nolihless--tnqugnily positively ilhri
Gus aud uat uueamm@ly ,ian Poisonous
inns ], must b. u pleasant riIHriiou to
cur falitn t5afRc presume tsfe is M
rr7sIa TO saIpr llwi mmy. AZ l5al Of ilIo
aHielHl mentioned al1fe 0l.iah als n.el ly
n grs noi as much ainiirraisl rs tho Ike
article. usal in Enslandl il mus h.
pleasant, Nc saY, 10 think tint when We sip
our iea Of an evening. ii l. m1rl ilan likely
" M drinking dc,seiim IN which sni
rhata 81 irun, lowye1, t.ackieal. iale.
thiua cia{i sOlH.sione. iud.ai. umefir
Pru rian blue, mineral rrruu. Ytrlisfi,
ar'cuir ut euIIrr, chpmale uf laad, and
many other Ike delecticablr substances. form
M inun,ilerhle ingredients. lis edify.
ing 70 iliuk that Ne cannot take spoonful Of
sugar drink lup Of ooiIc or chuollaic. sss.
s,n oar cdihlrs with liiilc mn tard. rcu,er
~ Ninolar. take ainu,.,l,fal uf hr,sl. -, "a
biz u pickle, or enioy cur pastry, but that
the chances ar, We are swallowing some yila
poison. Yet such actual experiment hasde.
mon,'ral,l 10 be The cls,. An the suh..an.
ces enumerated above. anil many others
wew tumi IN various Slmulrs of loa cx.
1uincd ly The commission in Nv inclnsidcru.
bleqru;iiict
Al thc sample examined were purchased
from dealers, and were therefor in the exact
condition in which they reach the consumer
Theso examinations aic madr with the aid
"f ihe microscope, and arc followed ly the
publication 90 lho world of tae mmu. of an
the liatir, If whoin purchases have been
made, The publication of tlie results Of
these investigations, together with the names
Of the dealers in the articles whether the
latter prlye 10 be alullcmicl or genuine,
has alnady, il Is slid, produced most ia.
yurallc effect.
Washington telegraph., 1852-05-19

GAEDrNNG.-Somc Of thc Lst writer's
on education in the country have advocated
the importance Of this subject and the Pc.
culiarly hcalthIul and strengthening inilucn.
eos tint attend it.
Mis- Bclchcr in her work on domestic
economy, recommends every father to set
apart portion of his yard and garden for
fruits and flowers aud see that the soil is well
prepared aud dug over and all the rest
may lie committed to the chillun. Thcsa
would ucll 10 ho provided with light hos
and nkc, dibblc or garden trowcl, a wa.
tering pot, and means and opportunities for
securing seeds, roots, buds aud gratis, all
which might be done at trilling expense.
Then, with proper encouragement, and by
the aid Of such directions as are contained
in this work, every man who hl4 eyou half
an acre, could secure small Eden around
biz premises '
The writer Of very popular treatise on
gardening, says" 4 love Of flowers Is
one Of the earliest Of our tastes and certain.
" 'liN W iti' AlN't HlllbaNNNt uN AhAlAh-
ton oi flowers while II forms an elegant
amusement, is most hcahhiul and iuyigjr.
aiing pursuit The flower glrdcu, while il
agreeably occupies the limc, docs not i'm.
pose heavy tax on the pocket and there
arc very few flowers but what may be cult.
yaiod 10 MS great perfection in Che garden
Of the peasant as Of ihc peer, It is a taste,
too, which is well adapted TO the female
character aud affords much rational amilsc-
mcnt To the rcclusc. The cultiyator of
flowers is not confined to the qualification Of
bcholding the expanded flower when it
spreads forth its glorics to the meridian
sun; every stage Of its growth has been
source of delight, from the moment the
seeding peeps above the ground to the peri
cd Of its perfect development; and flow
cr which has been reared by one's own hand
is viewed with tonlold delight compared to
one the growth Of which has not been wit
messed or provided for"
Washington telegraph., 1852-05-19
"Iking's Evil"
OR Two ~ BED


dood sipriosafe now 50 scaroc mono slfnld
BE- lost, aud the following. told us hya IAN.
kcc comedian, is among the best we have
heard;
ii n small VILLAGE. not a lhousanl milos
of, number oi siagcs arrived hllel Rith
passeng'rz who Nep obliged 60 =lap a a
'ulall tavern, Ia which there was no sseat
supply If btds The landlord rrmlfkel
That he should be Obliged to put tuaor ihrac
gentlemen tNho wcpai by the way. nearly
all siHngars taanc anolhcrl together. and
requested ihey would g" take parlner. -
Snse enele5 ae iilltl with all siris uf
POlIe. aal heA.tllag should h. selected
mithar, Every boiy seemed nhositale.
Alr MrN irkor. who was one Of the lassan.
gers had malo mp hi mind 10 nouzc IN a
elnirur hNe bed Ia himself He slw
hat n only clanen Ia eJt bed h himself
Wlt hy his vii. aud. walking mp 10 III, Reg.
is'cr hc entered his namc and remarked,
q am wiling n sleep with any eenllcman.
hut lm,o iha hiHg'S ErH and l. ounla.
aaousn The Kings Evil sud every
one and tha aallord. looking thunder.
struck. remarked, as ha cysd llIs rather
ela.elH " III zee. SIR Rhaf | can do for
yau b yourself Ina shari liap lIle
Nai essunsel in tho hlllaHls hl, Who
slept m the alor to accommodate airanaon
In the morning. while all wem Preparing
lar hnakias. a fl,laainfelicr aecuslsd
thu comedian wiih. Pray. sir. what Is
Ihc uatgrc If The emnplaiut If which stu
3a'ss Ia. Il #ll ~
" Tn nainr, % draRla,l om M a liIIlo
uunplu.s'd FIR IN answer
" ies ir. never heanl Of such disease
leflre.a
Why a,id fiie. frightening mp I
thought every one lnaw. II is Ia dis1is. af
lanr landiae. l. fsl appearance in
America waa during the Revolutionary War
WHOM il iuaA oi samc u the be.t men eur
country ever contained. At the lattle Of
New Orleans. it amounted Ia an epidemic
and since the arrival Of Koz.uth in this
country il lns broken out affesh in MANY
Places
ndccl :" said the stranger Il con.
rw hhr uticr Ranl much ur H."
Perhaps not j" said Me, for il rcner.
ally eor, by another name"
And what may that he ?"
REpuBllCANlSNw laughingly re.
pied ll'cas he turned to arrange hi, toilcl
ilr breakfast.
Washington telegraph., 1852-05-19


Two nfoNios IN THE RHong lsLaNb
lEelsLAruR..-'fhore are two brothers in
the l,hode island Legislature. named Chris.
iepher Columbus Potter and Ameriens Yes.
pucius Potter, who are 81 much alike that
it is doubted whether either knows himself
ffom his bather The Proyideucn Journal
sye
Christopher Is whig, anl Americas
dsmocut and there Will be a pretty
mus aioi ihcy pei n Newport. Not
saul in the House can tell one from the 9th.
er; and tho democrats will be running To
Christopher, and tho Nhigs to Amerieas.
with nil the SECRETS Of their respective par.
ties We have ourselves s5mrtimes com.
meneei a political conversation with the
democratic brother who alWays had the GEN.
erusiif To interrupt Us before wd e1l upon
dangerous gromd. Nov, whcn ne meet
either, We say, us We tako his hand, is
lhs yaa or Your hfllherla Il il IS Chris.
taphar. he slys it is | end We talk alont
Paliliezi il il be Amcfien IN ays, it is
hei 1t is my brother. aud we talk about
the weather We should adYiso them to
wear badge around their hats. ike the
rsllraad conductors Int then they would
be SUM 10 change lats. and that would mako
itworsa.
Washington telegraph., 1852-05-19

We aimirs ,Le 1iri, vs d.s sii,O, vs
the Aberdeen (,iis,l Independent. who
recently addressed his readers on the sub.
jet Of railroads, as follows:
Look around you at the world, all going
IN the wings Of lightning and the power oi
steam, at the rate OF thirty miles per hour
BY the latter aud at the rate Of Thousands
Of miles per second by the former, and yon
are here standing on the banks Of little
narrow. cyprus.kneed, SHAGGY, crooked.
saudbarrcd, contemplate dry branch, with
all your past years earning, going to
waste around You, waiting Cor rain Look
at yourselves you men Of energy, in every.
thing but railrcads-why the world will
ran over you aud distance you, leaving You
in darkness, unless you 90 to work, talk
with tongues Of lightning and travel with
railroad speed"