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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-22
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE,

Professor Rogers delivered his second lecture
Thursday evening, to numerous auditory. Having
in his previous lecture alluded 10 the materially
weight and elasticity of the atmosphere, and presented
some of the more Ineligible demonstrations of impor-
ia MT truths, he had from want OF time been compelled
to omit many considerations, to which it would, he
said, be necessary briefly TO refer. Among hese was
the color OF the atmosphere. which at various heights
varies from the ght blue 10 the deep black, which
the sky assumes when from the summit of Mount
Blanc; and we'll Defined he said, are these various
shades that instrument had been nven cd, by which
person may determine his elevation above the plain
below, he ascendS the activity of q mouutan's
side
From tn is the lecturer almost imperceptbly glided
into description OF The three prmalic coors-bue
red and yellow; from which the other variations ala
obtained, which characterize the landscape and i'm.
part the richest brllancy to the surrounding scene-
The component parts OF the atmosphere were then
Xpsined, and the properties OF nitrogen, oxygen and
carbonic acid gas, we'll illustrated by few simple but
beautiful expeI that with hydro
gen gas, igh' ed taper BEN plunged into it, which
was Immediately extineuished; but as the gas caught
fire, and continued burn the surface the taper
was again ignited on being Withdrawn.
The experiment performed with charcoal necessar-
~ led 10 dissertation on carbon and the identity OF
the diamond, mineral coal and plunbago; and, some
how or another the Professor then transported his
audience into the bowels of the earh rummaged
about among ITS detected nature her man.
utacure OF stalacties and emes; again assembled
to tie sur ace. aud then plunged into some los, river"
located in Mary land, PENNSYLVANIA and Virginia.
opened caves, and with the aid oil tie solvent proper
ties OF water, cafbonIc acid gas and The atmosphere
undermined mountains, excavaed tunnels, threw
bridges rivers, and, finally with these means al
his disposal showed how soils were ruc,ifed, and ys
qerabe life is nourshed and sustained
Professor Rogers is evidently close observer of
nature, whose workings he depicted that evening
with much clearness and effect He seemed to think
he might be deemed an enthusiast by his audience. and
probably they would net be very far from the trnb in
arriving at that eoncnsion-but his is the enthusiast
Of enlarged and cultivated mind directed to the
submest studies. Besides, the world is indebted to
enthusiasts, for most OF the discoveries OF science and
Tor many of those useful and benevo ut n oject that
have ameiorated and improved the condition OF man
kind 1t is TO be regretted that the Professor did not
give the name OF the humble English schoolmaster,
sranty means to the accomplishment OF objects that
will be Of lasting benefit 10 mankina-Nai Int
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-22
From the Nav Orleans Pioayuns,


by Inc arrival ct the schooner Star, Capt. Hoffman
from Brazos Santiago, we have dates from Rroun,,
vile of the 5isi ult.
The,Rio Bravo states thai o Christmas eve som. q
or 10 PERSONS at Rio Ganoe city, crossed over TO The
oppos tie aide, and attacked TIE Mexican guards STA
toned at that point, number fifteen twe nty men
Three OF the Mexican soldiers were killed. and the
res were wounded or dispersed The reason assign
ed Tor this hgh-handed outrage was that these guards
lnsued all persons who had occasion TO cross the
river, and that they had grossly lnsuited some ladies'
tnat day. under pretext OF searching them. The per-
sons composing the attacking party are not known.
The RIO Bravo says it is assured that for the last
month and upwards all of Its malls sent TO the ine
ror OF Mexico have been intercepted and withheld
from their places Of direction by order either OF Gen.
Avalos or Gen. Uraga.
The Rio Brave gives the following important lie m
in relation to the Tehuanepec affair, which we do
mo- remember TO have seen before:
ID the Mexican Senate the following bill or project
oil law, presented by Senior Gambss was read the first
time
Art. L. The Executive VIII proceed to open nego-
tiatons with the Government of Her Britannia Ma
Jesty tor the purpose OF verifying the opening Of the
lsihmus of Iehauntepec.
Art. 2. OF this agreement the following bases are
necessary.
1 The British Government shall bind itself to omen
the canal within specified time, losing lis right
should it fail TO comply; it shall bind itself to pay the
capital and interest OF the foreign deb, from the day
The contract is signed; it shall erect the Notifications
the Government Of Mexico may design as convent
ent TO its safety and security and it shall succor Mex
leo IN the of any invasion tending depnve her
of the right to those lands Of Tehuantepec and to The
canal
g The Mexican Nation facilitates its Isthmus for
the only purposes Indicated; it shall maintsn mill
tary pest of no less than two hundred men to protect
the work; 1t shall give the forces that may be
sarY TO cover the FORTS and eedes the duties imposed
Tor crossing the lsthmus well others il might re-
ceive, in favor Of Great Britain for the time that may
be sufficient to satisfy the amount of the debt, and
the naturalization that may be stipulated prem
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-22
RARNUM AND His IRONS.

First He hanastan, SOFT of Moorish palace,
near Bridgeport, Connecticut, and perhaps as
YOU coud mention. 1t cost about $3.50 coo, and MIR.
3. resides there altogether with his interesting ami
ly, going down to New York by the railroad in the
morning, and returning before dark. In Lanistan he
cannot keep less than twenty-five persons in his en-
poyment,
Seco dly. lie owns the "American Museum in
New York, and attends to its tremendous business,
through the fundamentally of MIR. Greenwood his
active and popular assistant manager. In the Museum
he has about seventy persons more employed.
Thirdly He owns Barnum's Travelling Menaae-
RE, comprising upwards of one hundred and forty
and horses. He sent three ships to Ceylon and Bor.
neo, in the Indian ocean, TO obtain wild animas.-
One was lost Oh her Return The next brought the
huge elephants, &C., that compose this Menagerie;
and the third is on her way with cargo of
rioslies.
FouIthly. He has the Bateman children and dra-
matte company at the ST. Jah'es' theatre in London
a body of not less than fifty persons now all employ
Filthy. He has the Chinese Family and their atten-
dants, at the Albert Gate, London, embodying ten
persons mere.
The hundreds Of persons, besides, to whom he d.
recly and indirectly gives employment, in the way Of
wiling printing bil-posiing, and bll-dlstrbnlns,
painting, &c., do not include in this enumeration.
Sixihly. He Is now getting up an immense panora-
Of the ''Worlds FaIr'' Having sent corps of CELL
ebrated artists to London for the purpose OF skechng
il on the SPOT as well as literary gentleman 10 PIE
pare in the Crystal Palace itself lecture upon it's c-
rous and prominent features. The artists have been
laborng diligently for five months the swork and
lev days will probably find it ushered sbefoie the
public.
Sevenhly. He is the general manager and the ae-
tive ayorking Director Of Phillpss Patent Fire Ami
hiator Company tor the United Stacs and driving
with his accus omed energy, that wonderful and
most uspfu nve nlon 10 height Of popularity truly
unexampled. a.
Eiehthly He is and has been oryears, President
of the Fairfield county Conn Agricultural Society
and gives himself $500 in premiums at the plough
ing match of the great fair at Bridgeport Thurs
day.
Nintl,ly He is President of the Pequannock Bank
at Bridgeport, and now regularly attends its premin-
airy meetings. AS it is known that he intends to
throw all of his experience and energy into the
agement Of this institutions it already enjoys conf
denee and popularity in advance that speaks volumes
Tenhy. He is an Odd Fellow, Son of Temper
| ance, member CT the Temperance Temple OF Honor,
Rechabie and popular temperance lecturer, asslG-
uousy attentive to all the duties arperainng to all
| these positions.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-22
MAYORS COURT, Jan 81.

Captain Iinkins reported free woman named Eli,
"a Wood, for keeping disorderiy house; and in de.
fault of security in the Of 800 to mend her man
ners, she went to vary orderly hoass in the Valley
known as the city Jail.
Sam, servant employed at the CITY Hotel, VIII 20
stood charged with breaking opea drawer in H.,
room occupied by Clpaia Sims and stea ling there
from S65, was brought up again and discharged, no
pEoofb ing adducea to crimnate him
FINEs-John Tully was fined 81 for leaving load
of coal ia the streets beyond the time allowed by tho
ordinance; Mr. Gold was fined 81 for leaving a cart
in the street, and Mr. Lynham also had fine scored
against him for similar offence; and Mr. Juan Piz
Uni was fined because of his drivers rotted his
horses through the street
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-22
SPECIAL, ELECTION

FOK TIE CITY OFF RICHMOND.
A special election will be held in the city OF Rich.
mond on THURSDAY next the 22d inst, for DELI.
gate to the House ofDeleeaes OF The Virginia Assem-.
nly, TO supply the vacancy cccasioned by the de atl
eisthe late VIM. c. Darlington. Polls will be opene,
tthe following places as usual:
JEFFERSON WARD.-At the Union o,el-Cemms
sloners; Messrs. Geo Carr ngton, Hugh R;eiehi
MADISON WARD.-At the City Hal-Commsssion.
ers; Messrs. John Rutherford, James Allen, Man 4
;. Valentine, Thomas J. Deane, and Herbert A. Clai-
borne
MONROE WARD.-At the Shocboe Hill House.
Commlt 81 neIs -Messrs. Wosd Bouldin, Walter D.
Blair, W M. Fulton, B. B. Minor. and G. w. Mua-
ford.
ia lid By order of The Commissioners.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-22
THE siCKLY sEAsow.-Tbere are som

ThE SCkLR SEASON. There are soms.
diseases that visit us at stated seasons of the year. an
which not unfrequen'ly become alarmnely fatal du-
ring Inc summer and autumn months, especially to tina
young: It's supposed seventy thousand die annually
rom arrangements OF the Stomach and Bowels alone.
Does not every feeling OF our become enlisted il,
the humane desire to lessen this ightful moralitys
are we not bound by every principle of religion to ad-
min ster relief when in our power! BRANDRETH'S
Ills by cleansing the blood from all impurities.
heahily, matter whether externally or internally
situated Nature has formed the bowels for the evacu
alton of all unhealthy humours OF the blod, and it
man would but use common sense, he wouldtake car,
they perform this office faithfully II the bowels ara
out of order too slow or too active, few doses OF
,aandreth's Pills will bring them to order. Ask thu
man that was dying from constipated bowels what
cured him; he tells you, Braadreh's Pills Ask him
who has had the dyssentey for six months and every
remedy had aiod he will tell You that Brandreths Pills
cured him in week. So with levers, chs, and other
diseases: In word, Brandreth's Pills. if you ara
sick and desire 10 be we-and use them occasionally
when well, to keep off sickness
For sale by NJ BRANCH
East Main street, corner opposite Old Market.
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JanuaryE4, 1852.
THE ELECTION

A special election will be held in the city to-
day, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the
death of Mr.. w. c. Darlington.
Mr.. JOSEPH r. ANDERSON, staunch Wing
and an enlightened gentleman is the regular
Wing nominee. Messrs. A. J. CRANE and J.
NJ. CARRINGToN, are also candidates
The Democrats viii undoubtedly cast their
votes in solid phalanx for either Capt HAsK1Ns
or }. III. PATTON, Esq, both of whom were
brought forward in yesterdays Enquirer. We
say the Democratic vote will be cast for one of
these gentlemen, because our opponents are too
wise to d'vids their strength.
In his state Of affairs, we humbly submit it
becomes the duty of every Wing to unite upon
the regular Wing nominee. Mr.. Anderson OBJ
tanned tho nomination fairly, and will undoubt-
edly make an excellent Representative. He will
be found true to The interests OF the city, and
true to his party ties. As TO the objections urged
against him, ct that as delegate to the South
western Rail Road Convention at New Orleans
ne did not properly represent the interests of
Richmond, when he voted for a proposition
which looks ultimately to railroad from Lynch
~"'6 W OiiaAiottCSFll4Cs liotSau Ot 10 GirGCt
connection with the South by the DanyiIle rail-
road or direct road TO Lynchburg." ws have
only to remark, that it has not been tho custom
In this State or city to condemn any individual,
however humble, before he has been fully heard
and, whilst we are nat prepared TO express any
opinion relative to the vote complained of-a
full report of the proceedings of the convention
not yet having met our eye-we unhestatngly
assert that we have every confidence in Mr.
Anderson's ability to satisfy even the most cap
tiens faut-fnder of the entire propriety of every
vote he cast in that Convention. He has dome
something in his day and generation to build
up the city; he has a large stake in its prosper
ty-does it therefore appear reasonable, even cas-
ting aside his representative responsibilities, that
no would favor line of policy calculated toinjure
the interests of the city We think not.
But one word to the Wings: Whilst we en-
terrain personally the highest respccfor both the
other Wing candidates, duty to the cause COM
pels US to say, that their claims ought not to be
recognised to-day a: the polls. We have strong
common opponent to contend with, whs has al
ready gained strength by Wing dissensions
let us then, to-day, by gvinga cordial support to
the regular Wing nominee, convince him that
he has nothing further to gain by Whg dissen.-
sions in this city
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-22
RALEIGH AND CASTOR ROAD

we learn that the meeting OF the Stockholders of tLa
halelsh and CASTOR Road, at Henderson on the lStt
Instant, was organized by calling John d Hawkins
Esq, to the Chair; and appointing Mr.. Hvman. o
"affenton, Secretary. The Hon. w. NJ Edward,
appeared as tho representative of the State Stock AND
on the part OF The Stockholders there was ouite fn
representation. - -e'
we learn that representatives from the Seaboard and
Roanoke railroad were present who made a suhscr,I-
ton on te part OF thai Road OF half the stock unde,
ihe act OF 1888, required TO construct the unntion
Road from CASTOR to Weldon. This road will he mr.
tonce under contract, and will be completed il is ex
pected, by the time tine castor Road sas II have been
felald. The distance between CASTOR and WaIfon
Is about Twelve miles.
The stockholders re elected the old Board ofDrsc-
Tors aud the Directors re-apponted the same nfcers
the salary Of the President OF the Road was fixed Al
SZuoo 70 BEGIN ater the Road is completed
ne IlaIksVille branch to JON the CASTOR Road
near RidgewaY, will It is said, certainly be built We
le@fh mat the juno ion will be made some six miles
tiis sde oi itldgeway that the Cisgkesve passen.
s97 ana pro5ncs will go thirty or forty miles on
li.e '9sston Road. The Legislature OF Virginia has
sngedY subscribed 800 000 TO the Gainesville Road
anu the 9eaooard and Roanoke Railroad authorities
VIII II Is sSprcied, al.o subscribe considerable
ahouet ms branch will add considerably TO The bu-
slness Of The Road. '''7 VI
We learn that upwards of seven miles ofthe CASTOR
Road have been e laid, and that the whole cost, per
rn has been G59ao 49, fs'
The next ssnual meeting Of The Stockholders will he
hstd in ibis ely, on The second Thursdav of Novsno-
ber--{5zieigb SiaH6ard
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-22

Coon JoKE.-A correspondent of the Boston
Traveller, writing from Gettsagen, Germany, on the
10Th ult., says
The leading Government paper in Prussia, published
n Berlin, has long article the growth OF the o.
States, aud the danger which this gigantic republic
hreaiens to the mOnaTchca countries OF Europe.
According to this paper, we hsve already millions in
reserve, and large feet ready to pource down upon
Europe at the first favorable mornent The article
warns the nations of The DANGER and advises them to
watch carefully the conduct of our Consuls and
Ambassadors and if necessary send hem oul of heir
eouotry. 1t suggests that the Europeans should
keep on the defensive 4 Bremen paper replies 10
this in capital style. This paper says that The chief
danger Europe is TO be locke Tor rom the side Of
California. The United States think first OF annexing
all the Islands ct the ocean, then China, ami alter
Stopping in Siberia release the prisoners 10 over
throw Russia and SO On through Europe Ire at Gle
in the Prussan paper absurd Ia be answered
in any other way than IN Joke, and the Bsemen papers
did il up as Ii deserved.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-22

BIosRAFHy OF LOLA MoNTEs--rhis danseuss pub
fishes in the New ork Herald long and well wilt.
ten communication, purpotng to be history OF her
aVeHtiul lite. Her connection with the King OF Rsva
she makes to be OF pure personal friendship
nothing On her arrival in Munich, she received
invitation from the King requesting audieeee, which
she alter heaita accepted and upon calling
him. entered into long conversation upon various sub.
jscta Her knowledge OF French politics av surprised
his Majesty aud he immediately took her into his keeping
not his mistress but his Prime NJ nister for she
saws emphatcay that during the soiourn in the Pal
he was governed entirely by her advice. Her
reign destined to be short. She says that the Je-
suits becoming alarmed her influence the King
adopted the most disrepuabls to get rid OF her,
even seeking her lie by poison.
Although they did not succeed in taking her life,
they succeeded in their ISLANDERS against her, causing
her to flee the country. She speaks OF the king in
the kindsst terms, and says she loves him, she
would love a'father. 1t ia not love that any wo-
should be ashamed of. lie was her triend and
whilst she lives she will be his friend She despiees
the miserable wretches who have slanoered the good
old king and herself For the injuries they have done
her. she forgIves them but for those the king she
nYokes upon them Gods justice, but not his msIcy;
it will oyertake them in this world, and 10 the world
to come.
Altogether, she ia remarkable woman, the com.
munication over her signature remarkable docu-
nnent
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-22
GEo. ROBERTS, Esq.
Philadelphia, January 18th, 1850.

he DAINTiEs OF CALTFoRNA-A late number OF
the San Francisco Herald SAYS
Our ATLANTIC BRETHREN generally ignorant Of the sta lie
OF Things on this side q the continent, would seem from
Inc invoices OF Ships sent to this port to believe that we
cannot supply our tables without their assistance
and SO they continue to inundste US with preserved
meats, &C ne restaurants furnish daily evidences to
the contrary but it needs walk through the ma rke,s
to understand fully the wealth OF native ed ibes which
GaoTnla possessesef fish, fesh fowl and vegetables
The variety great size and singular delcacy Of tho lat
ter nave already ELECTED much praise and is said they
cannot be surpassed in any part of the world AT the
season the gun of the fowler plays immense havoc
aaong the clouds OF geese and vast tocks OF ducks and
other wild ion which whten the plains and sail on the
surface OF the bay and lis tributaries The bear. elk
deer' and antelope contribute their fat launches and
the native cattle and sheep atlened on the wild oats
and tender young grapes, pay their tribute likewise to
the palate oil the epicure in spicy joints and tender
STEAKS. Many varieties Of the fnny tribe, have since
zee occupation OF the country by Americans, been dis
covered and brought into favorable notice. Some are
Sts' SencTss and unknown on the other side others
i nave strong family resemblance 10 species nhabtng
Ihe Atlantic waters, and are named accordingly and
last are number OF species Identical with relations
well known in the Atlantic States
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-22
Correspondence o the National Ia:ellieeuesr.


| noticed in my latter yesterday that tae steamer
Cambridge. belonging to Baltimore, which let Free
eeEieks0uEg on Friday Of last week for this city, had
nol sinee been heard from. defamation has been
received here This afternoon Of her having been ran
ashore high and dry the mouth OF the Rappahannock
river. and The probability H. she vii be total loss
Al on board, ss far sscertaiRed, are sail. The
storm IS 9aid TO have been very severe; and The
tier altogether uousnay cold and boisieFous. TIE
Csm5Tidge was SGe amongst our fastest and hes
boats, bd 10 ply between Baltimore ard iieYent
ports the Eastern shore. She is some six years
old and cost about $4,000 She Is insured partially
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-22

RAILROAD ACROSS FLORIDA The commissioners
under the charter of this proposed read have issued
address 10 the people oil Florida and have opened sub.
scrptou books 1t is estimated that the era ling ofth
read will not cost more than 100000, of which sum
the STATE is pledged subscribe $4,000 The
eommiss on.rs suggest the plan of purchasing lw
hundred negroes. who can be sold after their services
no logger required, for nearly as muehas they would
eosl.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-22
INDIANA

AT meeting Of the Wings of the county of vigo.
held on the Sd instant, Colonel r w THOMPSON in the
Chair, resolutions were adopted Apr owing the holding
ofa WING State Convention at Indianapolis on the
10Th OF February to form electoral ticket, appoint
delegates to tfe Wing National Conve n,ion, and som
inae candidates for the various State executive Offices
TO be filled at the en- suing election. They recommend
Cincinnati as the place of holding the National Con-
vention.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-22
WHiGS WHO ARE vyHIf1c

Rally to day to the support OF A CRANE flo ha,
always worked with you-always been true to the
Wing party, and always sacrificed his interests to VIVA
ne ne mas conceived TO De your god. Come out now
Like men, and vote for man who one of YOU and
do not lot few Dung men who aspire to be leaders
OF the Wing party dictate to you under the cry Of Greg
Ilar nomination. There is no danger of electing q
OemoSat Mr.. Cranes past services demand the
supper: OF the whole Wing party. B. not ungrateful
to past services. Go EARLY TO THE POLLS, AND VOTE
FOR HIM. COMMIrTEE
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-22

Inc Democrats Tennessee having expressed a pre-
ference for Mr. Douglas, OF illinois. for presiden,
and Major General Gideon J. Pillow for Vice Presi
dent, The N. Y. Tribune ventures to express a hone
then when the gallant General entrenches himself Tor
the Campaign, he won't throw the dirup on the wrong
side OF the ditch, as he did at Maamoros, when he
was gaming immortal glory in warfare against The