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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-02

The New York Express points out few of the
manifold beauties of the platform recently erect
ed by those ''skilful architects of humbug the
Virginia Democracy. Itsays
The Virginia Democracy has just passed in Convention
the following two resolutions
THAT the relations between the States and the
Federal Government and the rules for the
ton of the Constitution correctly forth in the re-
solutions and report OF 1898 and 99 of the General AS
sembly of Virginia and the doctrines therein expounded
are hereby adopted and reafirmed"
Now 98 and go is nothing but 'old Fogyism." Young
America repudates anything and everything old
49, Young America looks only 1899 and 2099 Viz
GINA Democracy is thus altogether behind Douglas and
behind the age
Again, it was resolved in Virginia:
"That reaftrm the resolutions of the Baltimore
Conventions of 1874 and 154e far applicable to the
present condition of the country"
This is Oracuar In 1874 was Democratic to annex
Texas and extend slavery there with several Slave
States to be made therefrom but in 1e4s was Demo
cratic at least in every free State but Iowa to Instinct
Senators in Congress to for the Wimot Provso If
1s4s doctrine then be good doctrine now we can go on
yet and put the Proviso to New Mexico and Utah.
Democracy is, indeed very like India Rubber-of
which. if there is any doubt this additional Virginia
Resolution
THAT Congress has power appropriate directly or
indirectly the proceeds OF the sales OF the pubclands
grant, directly indirectly the public lands the pur
poses OF internal improvement"
Now Illinois has Just taken what is worth to her full
twelve millions Of dollars in these grants of public lands
under the especial urging of its Senator Mr. Douglas to
make railroads herewith from Galena to Chicago and
sissppi and Arkansas all Democratic States, demand
grants the amount OF about forty millions of
for Just such purposes Illinois has had hers. Accord
ing the Democracy Virginia, in Convention
bled-the State where Democracy" was born, and era
died in he principles of l79a99" Congress has no
such power"
Another resolution of the Virginia Convention
denounces the protective system as utterly in
consistent with justice, sound policy and Demo
cratic principles; and yet James Buchanan, who
voted for the Wing tariff of 1912, and who per-
suaded the people of Pennsylvania to vote for Mr..
Polk, upon the ground that he was better tariff
man than Mr.. Clay, was the special favorite of
nearly one half OF those who adopted this reso-
luton. It's even contended by some, that ma
iority of the Convention were Buchanan men,
The 9Th resolution reads follows:
That the vote of the State IN the Baltimore Convention
ugbt Ia he given for such candidate i'll command the
greatest strength the Democratic party throughout the
Union and whose principles are known to conform
strictly 10 the cardinal tenets OF the Democratic repubh
can faita.
Here we have announced in plain terms the
doctrine of ..Arailibility," SO often sneered and
eouted at by our Democratic contemporaries, as
but another name for the abandonment OF princi-
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-02

MELANCHOLY EFFECTS OF lNToxIcATIoN.-A
poor, unfortunate white man named VIM. West,
yesterday brought before the Mayor and
committed to Jail for safe-keeping-his intellec-
tual faculties having become sadly deranged by
habitualy INDUCING to excess in Intoxicating IL
Quors.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-02

pics, aud rs doctrine peculiar TO the Wing creed.
The frst requisition which the resolution es-
tabshes is, that the candidate of the party shall
have strength" whilst the second is that he shall
conform to the cardinal tenets of the Democratic
faith, though even that requirement is not absolute
and unconditional
Whilst on the subject of the platform, we
would advert briefly to the resolution which
reaffirms the Baltimore platforms of 1874 and
l64S 'as far as applicable to the present con-
dition of the country" When that resolution was
read i'll the Convention gentleman rose and said,
that he observed the Wings in the gallery were
chuckling over it, and he therefore moved to
strike out the words ''as far as applicable to the
present condition of the country" As the reso-
luton stood, he thought it was obnoxious to the
criticism of the Wings. The motion to strike
out was promptly and decidedly opposed by Mr..
Wise, and other knowing of the party
From the earnestness with which these gentle
men insisted upon retaining the qualifying clause,
1t occurred to us, at the time, that the old Demo-
cratic platforms must contain something peculiarly
disagreable to the progressive Democracy of the
present day. We have not had leisure to rake up
the Baltimore resolutions of IA and '48, but the
following extract from the Washington Union of
April 80, 1946 throws some light upon the sub
ject:
1t is the old platform of principles and for the good
old cause that the standard bearer is be chosen
and the battle to be fought In this view publish
part of this the general resolutions which unani
mously adopted by the Baltimore Convention of 1874 as
embodying the distinctive and permanent creed of the
Democratic party Of the resolutions then passed,
omit only three as being of special and temporary char
acter those namely which refer to the Texas and Oregon
question; to The examination for that canuass and to the
grateful and admnlng commemoration of the Mustrons
public services Of M. Van Buren,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-02
Defeat of the Small Note Bill.

The reader will perceive from the report of
yesterdays proceedings in the House of Dele
gates, that the bill authorising the Banks of the
Commonwealth to issue notes of less denon,ina-
ton than tfUe dollars, was, on motion of Mr..
Goode, indefinitely postponed. We presume this
decision will create surprise in the mind of
any one at all conversant with the policy of our
Democratic rulers. The people will be forced to
continue to pay tribute to foreign, and it may be
irresponsible corporations Or individuals; the gov.
eminent will continue to use one kind of currency
and the people another and baser medium.
Whilst the bill under consideration yesterday an
incident somewhat unusual and vergng the ridiculous,
occurred in of the galleries of the House. Mr. Goode
having moved to postpone the bill to the 23d Nov 1853
and the ayes and noes having been ordered the notion
the Clerk about call the roll when citizen seated
IN the cutlery and in the most ardent manner,
sisted upon being allowed to amend the motion. The
earnestness of his added to the unusuaness of
the interruption attracted the undivided attention of the
whole House. Eventhe Clerk paused for moment and
Mr. Speaker himself appeared to sit uneasy in his
chair The Clerk however, proceeded to call the
roll, when the citizen shouted out "Stop stop,
| say! insist upon being allowed to amend that
motiono' The Speaker directed the Sergeant
alarms to remove the offenders the amateur le-
gislator was accordingly speedily but politely re-
quested to withdraw, and upon complying, the
clerk proceeded to call the roll, when it was de-
eided that Mr.. Goodies motion had carried, and
the Small Note Bill received its qaaetu..
STEALING CHICKENs.-A white man named
James Dorothy was arrested yesterday morning
near the Shockoe Hill Burying Ground, upon the
charge ofrobbing hen-roost belonging to Mr.. John
Ahern, on Leigh street. When apprehended
Dorothy had in his possession six chickens which
Mr.. A. recognised as part and parcel of the con-
tents of his roost. 1t appears that the rogue had
the previous night, entered Mr.. Ahern's lot, and
killed fifteen out of nineteen chickens in the coop.
Two of these he left in the COOP taking thirteen
away He had succeeded in disposing of seven
of these, and was endeavouring to sell the re-
manning six, when Mr.. A. overhauled and cap
tured him. At IL o'clock he was brought before
the Mayor, and committed to Jail. On the 10th of
May he will be brought before the Hastings
Court for trial, and we advise all who desire to
know rogue when they see him, to attend at the
city Hall that day and look upon the chicken stea-
lers face. His character is indellibly stamped in
every lineament.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-02

S3o,2UI, 432
Of the expenditures of the last year nearly six
millions of dollars, it will be seen, went to pay in
part for our little property in California.
The duties refunded, and the expenses of col
lecting the revenues, &C., amounting to more than
four millions of dollars would, under former Ad-
ministratons, according to the then existing laws,
have been paid by and deducted from the revenue
by collectors. Now every thing is paid into the
Treasury and repaid to the employers, &c.
The items under the third division of the above
statement are surely not Ordinary expenses of
Government.
The revenues from the Ocean Mail Steamers
OF appearing in the receipts of the Treasury, the
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-02

BIBLE SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA.
called meeting of the Managers, prepare for the APP
preaching annual meeting OF the Society," will be held mt
the Vestry of ST. Pauls Church. this aft ernoon,
Al o'clock. G. N JOHNSON
ape Recording Secretary
nsSSOLUTION.-Th Copartnership heretofore
~ existing between the undersigned under the firm of
JOHN GlLMOUR K CO.. is this day dissolved by mu-
tua consent John Gmour being aonk authorised to
the of the firm in liquidation per articles of
partnership. JOHN GlLMOUR,
ap1-dl2t HENRY HOLLAND
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-02
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND.

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schr Orion Clarke, Lubec, ground plaster Davenport
Allen & Co.
Schr Ida, -, York River, corn to Bacon and Bias
kerville
SAILED,
Senr Niagara, Perry New York, coal
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-02
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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-12-08

AN IMPORTANT DIscovERY.-It is stated
thota scientific correspondence iof the New York
Courier has made an important discovery in
voltaic electricity, which may be practically
applied to tho euro Of weak nerves. 1t is
this
'Ifa cylindrical piece Of zinc is placed near
the top of broom handle, and another about
fifteen inches below, connection being made
beteewn tho two by means of wire, person
taking hold Of the top piece with the right hand,
while the left is placed on the copper or lower
piece, forms a voltaic circle which becomes
powerful the more the broom is used. The
hands must be without gloves, so that the met
ais are in contract, and the windows Of the
room should be open when the broom is used,
so as TO admit the air freely The discovery
is invaluable to females in "a week state. for
want of active life, and for males it can be ap-
piled to axehandles.'
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-12-08

JAPAN There arc two Emperors Of Japan
the temporal Emperor has the seat ofhis au-
thorily at Jeddo; the Ecclesiastical Emperor
reigns at Meaco as descendant of the Sun
Goddess, tho tutear deity ofJapan. THERE'S
complete system of espionage. The mobiles
Of the land undertake the task, every man is
spy on his neighbor. and tho odious service
carries with it no aldegradaton contempt.
No japanese born dare go out of the country,
nor any ship or boat Of Jopansail from their
shores. All Japanese who return home from
abroad, are liable to suffer death No vessels
are allowed to land their cargoes or crews ex-
cept those Of the Dutch. The population of
japan is estimated at between As and 100000
600. Jeddo, Mcaco, Okosaka, Nangasaki and
Sakai are the five great imperial cities. The
population Of Jeddo, the capital, is said to be
equal to that Of London at the present timc
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-12-08
NUMBER 1O4.

10 be man of extraordinary talent, but boldly
predicted that If he lived, he would inevitably
be at the head Of the French nation"
The Courier goes on to state its opinion that
there is great danger in the future to England,
of an invasion by France, and to show that the
creation of the Empire is with the full sanction
Of Russia and Austria, although they pretend
10 deprecate IL.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-12-08

DEATH OF Mr.BooTu.-We announced
yesterday, under our telegraphic head thede
ofJenius Brutus Booth. The event took pace
on board the steamer J. $. Chenoworlh. on
her passage from New Orleans to CINCINNATI
On the arrival of the boat at the latter place,
the body was placed in metallic collin 10 be
forwarded to the family of the deceased. in
Baltimore. He reached New Orleans, from
California, where he fulfilled u successful and
profitable engagement but n few weeks since
Janus Brutns Bootl was born in London,
May lst. 1896. He appeared on the stage in
London in 1914, in opposition TO kean TIL he
vas driven from the stageby riot Soon after
this he came to America, where he made his
first appearance in 1921, in Petersburg, in the
character Of Richard Ill. The next year he
came ont a the Park Theatre, New York.
From that time to the period OF his death, he
has been on the American stage; and though
his eccentric habits and personal faults have
rendered his fortunes variable, the patrons Of
the drama have always been willing to award
high praise to "Bootl." In the language Of a
contemporary, "his acting had stamp of en-
thusiastc reality which remained even after
age and the ups and downs OF life had. in u
measure, broken him down.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-12-08

A BIG ONE.-Agrl is now exhibiting in
Charleston, who is represented to be "only IL
years old, weighing 6l2 pounds, measuring
feet inches around the arm, 6 feet around the
" aisl, and remarkably well proportioned
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-12-08


respected fellow citizen DIR. IL. Latham
ETpress
ANOTHER ATTEMPT At HIGuwAY RopBERY
AND MURDER-On Tuesday night last about
IL % clock as DR.. II @. Latham. one Of the
resident students at the Almshouse, was return
ing 10 the institution. he discovered two men
following after him from the neighborhood of
Franklin Square. As the doctor left Gilmour
street to cross the hill into Franklin street, one
of the party closed on and struck at him.
which he thought was an attempt 10 seize his
watch. The other Immediately joined them,
and struck at the doctor with stuck or club,
which he warded off with his left arm, and
then drawing his revolver fired at the nearest
william, whose arm Immediately dropped, leav-
ing the impression that he was shot. The ruf.
fans then quickly decamped. DIR. Latham on
arriving at The Almshouse found that his vest
was cut through, leaving slight cut on the
skin, showing that what he at first thought
was IN attempt TO obtain his watch, was intact
an attempt to stab him. which was only pre-
vented by his sprpging back at the moment
the blow WAS made.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-12-08
E1ecution Of Biaise Skuspiasi.

PHILADELPHIA, December 3d--P. M.-The
execution this wretched being found guilty
Of aiding in the murder of young Lehman, over
year ago, took place in the prison yard 10
day.
About $50 persons were admitted us specta-
tors to the scene.
The prisoner was attended by two Polish
priests. He passeda very restless and fearful
night, and this morning previous to the eXecn-
lion looked pale and haggard, and was trcmb
ling constantly.
A short time prior to II o'clock, he was led
out from his cell to the scallod attended by his
spiritual advisers who sung and prayed in the
Polish tongue as they passed along. When
on the scafod he looked around for few min
utes and after prayers We're again offered up
took leave of the priests the sheriff the keeper
of the prison and others. Marshal Keyser then
adjusted the rope around his neck 1t was subse-
quently fixed by a negro hangman in disguise.
The Marshal then drew the cap, and the cul-
prt was left alone on the scafiod.
In moment the drop fell and after n terri
BILE struggle Of five minutes life was extinct
The BODY was cut down in about 80 minutes,
and taken charge of by the keeper OF the Pris-
on. He died protesting his innocence, asking
forgiveness of all and his maker. The Priests
refuse to divulge his confession
His last ords were that he died a Chris.
tan, having been reconced to God. He then
prayed in his own language, and the Priests
placed crucifix on his heart and a rosary in
his hand The fall fthe trap, being only a.
bout three feet, was not sufficient to disocate
his neck No doubt exists as to his guilt
The Priests will bury his body.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-12-08

LOUIS NApoLEoN.-Tho New York Couri~
cr and Enquirer thinks the world has been
greatly mistaken in the character of Louis
Napoleon, and that the world is beginning TO
find it out In the course Of its remarks, the
Courier says:
ut so happened, that when in the winter of
1896 he landed in this city from Brazil, where
he had been exied by Louis PHILIPPE We were
the first acquaintance he made in the couniry;
and his first evening in the United States was
spent at our table, in company with General
Scott and other guests. This circumstance
was the cause ofour seeing much OF him While
in this country; and We subsequently saw a
great deal of him in London. The result of
our intercourse was a conviction that he was a
man Of far greater talent than the world gave
him credit for. and that considering the pecu-
liar character Of the French people, it was i'm.
possible to pledict his future. There was one
man in England, however, who f,resaw and
predicted the future Of Louis MAJ oleon; and
that man was the late Sir Robert Peel. He
saw more of the exile than any Of the states.
men Of England; and nc not only declared him
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-12-08
nHBR ELLIS HOTEL, MAIN STREET,
VAsELA EEOtsE, Lynchbs,rg, va.

CABELL HOUSE, Eynchburg, va.
u The undersigned takes this method ofinorming his
friends and the public generally thai he has leased tor
term of yeal, the CABELL HOUSE, and that 1t IS
now open for the reception of company. II has I'M
dergone IA tlorou, repair from to bottom, and Is
turn; shed with NEW FURNITURE OUT AND OUT
All he asks call and il entire satisfaction Is not gwen
no charge will bs made. He has also leased EHtoA
Sl5irs the best in the city, which will be furnished
with plenty of Proyonder, and attentive Osters
G. ". A. RAlNE, Proprietor.
! n. N.B.-I hage made arrangements with the Pr"P"-
| tors of the 'YIRGINGAX READING Ro9M 10y which my
guests will have the pleasure Of visiting tho resort {"
news anI teraturc Cards of admission viii be OBJ
tainel al lhe Hotel. fiy l2-d&cti q. W. a. n.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-12-08
sHLVERCUPs. NEW lew.

~
y cry (atest Patterns, fine Clocks, very cheap0
'lngant Gold and Silver Watches (warraned for Two
3ears.)
Also, Le and cap paper of the best and finest qna
y, fine Nots paper and fancy Envelopes, New Books,
rood Books very fine Books, School Books, &c, all for
,ae at the lowest prizes Call and look these Goods
,efore you buy elsewhere. You Save money by do
10 so (oct 6.ts) JOHN =. WRIGHT.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-12-08
TO STRANGERS.
2 rress, and Genuine Drugs,

CIR FRESH and Genuine Drugs, eyy
" MEDICINES, Hc.-The subscliberis now *
~ receiving his entire supply of Ensli French "a
and American Drugs, Medicines and Che1'ea|s P9t"f'
Oas YarniMes and Dye.StpBs
Cloth Hair, Flesh, Tooth and Nail brushes Surgi-
cal INSTRUMENTS fine and chace Pcrfumery and Fancy
Goods; great variety of Soaps for shaving and the
toilet, Pomadcs &C. &C., together with all tile popular
patent Medicines Ills stock embraces almost every ar.
tice usually foundin Drug Store. The goods have
been recently selected with in the Northern and
Eastern cities and may be relied upon rs represented
Those wanting articles in the above line are invited
to call as he Is prepared to offer Inducements Tor ihef
patronage JOHN II. SEAY, Druggists.
Prescriptions for Physicians and families. attended
to at all times with neatness and accuracy } II
nov 27-ts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-12-08
L.PRrNG sTOCK FOR Isa2.-ROYD

- d. BROTHER Min Stycet, LyachburR, 70
Impnrters oi c iINAa and EARTHENWARE and Deal
ers in Cut Dressed and PLAIN Glass. Ware, Looking
Glas@s Girandotes PiatM and Britiania Ware, Wait
ers, Costors 8c.; now in receipt of their Spring
supply of Domestic and Foreign Goods of their own
Importation embraces every article usually
found in such Establishments. Our Stock is of tho
lnrgcst offered in his market and having been
fully selected and bought the favorable terms,
we are determined to be undersold by any House
in the country either North or South. Merchants and
Others wanting anything this line, would do well to
call and examine Stock and prices before purchasing
elsewhere--fccng confident please all in style,
quay aud price OF Goods The Ladies' particular
| y invited to call and examine our Stock.
| murch 29-ts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-12-08

NEGROES WANTED.-The subscriber
having located in Lynchlrg, is giving me hs oe.l
cash prices for negroes between the ages of 10 aud 30
!'ars, Those having negroes for sale, may lind 1t to
Ile" interest 10 call him the Washington hotei'
"yhchhurg, address him bv letter.
All communications viii receive prnrnpt attention.
ha' o-dly . NcLENDON
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-12-08
LNOR sALE-TmREE HOUSES & LOTS M

ENOR SALE-TlIREE HOUSES & LOTS mi
a containing, together, one nno hall ACRES OF M'4
ground which be equally divided, made to suit
purchasers, will all be sold together if purchaser
can be had for the whole. There two fine
Springs the premises The property is situated on
9th street, belweel John McDanie's and Thos Dor
nn's 1t isnow rented at $2i6 fo year.
Application will be made to the undersigned, living
the property, who will take pleasure in showing it.
nov 22-.dfs JOHN OYLER.
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0be paiIp llirainian:

The DR. Latham mentioned in the follow
ing notice is one ofour To ownsmen, son of our
respected fellow citizen DIR. Ii. Latham