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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-11

AN Envoy TO SwITzERLAND.-Senat
Brodhead has introduced into the u S. Senate
a resolution instructing the Committee on For
eign Affairs to enquire into the propriety of APP
pointing Charge d'Affaires to Switzerland We
hope this subject will be pressed till the Ameri
can Government shall be empowered to open di
plomatic relations with our sister Republic acros.
the ocean-the only one now left in Europe
The Philadelphia Bulletin thinks it is due to the
glorious little Republic that bonds of fraterna
sympathy between us should be drawn tighter
especially in a season so adverse to liberty in Eu-
rope as the present one. Switzerland, says DR..
Baird one of the most intelligent of modern
travellers, has population of 2,25O,000, and II
Or $4,000 square miles of territory, mostly in the
Alaps mountains, and the language of the peo-
pie is chiefly German, though French is spoken
in some cantons, and Italian in others. The
country is dividedinto twenty-five cantons, each
having Secretary of State, with a small coun-
Gil as an Executive Department, and large
council as Legislature. For about two years
and half Switzerland has had constitution like
the United States, Senate consisting of two
IL
Representatives. Instead of President, they
have three men who act in g n Executive capaci-
ty In the battle of St. Jan aes, I444, the Swiss,
with 1900 men, conquered French Army of
10000, sent against them. They are very brave
people, but have had a great deal of civil strife
since the time of Napoleon. Switzerland has
large number of lakes. Geneva, ON the lake of
that name, has population of 10000, and ma
ny foreigners spend the summer there.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-11

The harbor OF Philadelphia is still blocked up by
ice, and the Bulletin earnestly urges the adoption of
measures Tor IFS removal. The harbor OF Baltimore
is open. and vessels of all classes are arriving and
departing al all hours
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-11

THEATRE.-Mr BROOKE The most accomplished
and successful Tragedan of the day, appears to night
in the great historical play of Richard III. He is said
to rival the elder kean in his portrayal of the way
ward and bood-hrsty Gloster, and as natural con-
sequence, stands head and shoulders above all other
actors in this role We have long enter timed the
opinion hat have only one rage dian on our boards
who play the part OF Goster even passaby well,
and he ''waSes DID," Let all then, who like ourselves.
think Booth in his paimy days unapproachable in this
great character, visit the Theatre tonight and decide
upon the professions OF Mir. Brooke
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-11

The New York Tribune saws that Dr. Kane, of the
Grnnell Exploring Expedition, is preparing a work
upon that Expedition and upon the Arctic Regions,
tot which he has ample materials.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-11
ADJUSTMENT OF TAXATION

In the Senate on Monday, Mr.. Parker. offered the
following resolution which his motion, was order,
ed to be laid upo nhe table:
Resolved, That in adjusting system of taxation,
according to the provisions OF the Constitution reIat-
Ing to that subject, regard should be had to the follow.
ing principles:
l. There should be observed, in the ratio of taxation
discrimination btween different kind OF property so
as to impose upon such objects are Of necessary
consumption, and which connected with the pro-
ductive labor OF the State, rate Of tax lower than
that which should be imposed upon such articles as
partake of the OF luxufies and which are un-
productive in their character.
2 portion Of the taxable property of the Com.
monwealth, other than slaves, should be exempted
from taxation. In making such exemption preference
should be given to such properly is most generally
used fer the common purposes of lfe and to give eff
feet this principle there should be fixed CERTAIN
gross amount in value OF property which should not
be subject to taxation.
3. Provision should be made for the exemption of
axable polls in OF bodily infirmity, whether
produced by age accident or disease.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-11

TO ARCtiITEETS


EpLANS specifications and estimates Of cost ar.
a. iaved until the first day OF March, for three Mar
ket Houses, be erecedOne on the size OF the pres
eat market house on II h street, 300 feet by 81,
extending from Main TO Franklin street. Another ot
ssms mensions on 9Th street, between Broad and
Marshall streets. arehed in the centre across market
alley; and he third. Vegetable Market House to be
erected on the vacant lot 18th street, north Fank~
lin street, by SO fee.
The sum Of one hundred and fifty dollars will he pa
for the plan, Specifications and estimates adopted by
the City Cnunc The specifcationeto be accompanied
with complete and detailed working plans, with drec.
tons for build ng, &c.
For further Information, persons disposed to make
plans rqaeated apply 10 person or by letter to
the subscriber. SAML. D. DENOON,
Chairman Special Committee on Markets
feb 1l--dtd .Ig
z 'QU0R CASES.-smalI invoice Liquor Cases
q 4 per steamer City of Richmond for sale by
feb IL R. NJ ZIMMERMAN
s. HOT AND BAR LEAD
~ 1000 bags Shot otted sizes
10 kegs bar Lead
Far sale by
ia % DUNLOP MONCURE& CO.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-11

US ATE II LL.-The subscribers to the
Siale Ball to be given at the Richmond Theatre,
MONDAY, Feb. 23d, are requested TO meet at the
American Hotel, This afternoon, at o'clock.
fe lit VIM l.. MAULE.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-11

TRADE BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND HAVANA.
The carrying trade on the part of the U. States with
Havana, did not the last year, equal the usual bus-
ness, by large per centage, owing probably TO the
range Of eights. through the of active opera
ton. The want was supplied by Spanish vessels
of preceding years. Tie arrivals of American vessels
at Havana, for the month OF January 1851, were IS
vessels; February, 6S; March. Ill; April, SO; May
lober, ~; November, 49, and December, 7oImakina
for the year. S06. Each vessel pays into the Consul
Lutte, tor deposit register four dollars; and the ave
rage certificates to attach to invoices for cargoes, la
sells, with notes of protests, &c. will be at least ten
dollars each, watch two items alone, will make con-
sular fees of 1921. Many trifng receipts are MOI
of consequence TO record; but they would be equal in
good years, to s., 800.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-11

@|DUNLOP, MOACURE ~ co. ask the al.
ten ion OF dealers 10 the cargo sale of prime Cadenas
Molasses. on the wharf, this morning, at 10 o'clock.
fe
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-11

1t has been suggested on all sides, that all the news-
papers throughout the country publish "Washington's
Farewell Address" on the a3d inst. The SUGGESTIONS
good one, and we hope TO it generally followed.
The PRESENT seems to be peculiarly appropriate season
for reeur renee to the wholesome advice and sound
principles advanced by the "Faher of his Country
upon his retiracy into private lie
Washagton's Birthday has of late years. been
pretty generally observed in this city as holiday
We well recollect the period, however, when this was
not III, True, the citizen soldiers to their honour
be it said, have always paid due respect to the day,
but the citizens generally, in former times took no
note OF it annual recurrenco-even the Printers
always famous for their patriotism, being forced to la
bour on that day. Now, however, the case is widely
different. The 22d, for ssaefal years past has been
marked with those festivities which were usually as
sociated wholly with the 4th of July. The m.tropo.
lis oil the stale now pays marked respect to the
natal day OF Freedoms greatest and best champion
and honours herself by honourng his memory IL will
be observed that we are TO have grand State Ball at
the Theatre on the coming anniversary and we learn
there already large number OF subscribers The
beauty ard fashion OF the commonwealth we doubt not.
will be fully represented on the OCCASION Subscribers
TO the Ba II will observe call for a meeting at the
American Hotel this afternoon, at 5 o'clock, at which
full arrangements will be made.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-11

Lessee and Manacer . VIM T. Maui.
|
Third night OF the eminent Trsgpdian Mr.
| G. v. BROOKE.
|
! On WEDNESDAY EVENING. Feb H.
VIII be pe,iormed ShakeDes res hean,iiul tx ssd,%
enttjad ~
RICHARD HI
| RICHARD. MIR BROOKE
| Fyoxto n,oo h. u,t,o l,:.,,,
~ " .''pu ,'e YUCCA aha WI oafesS
,,v,e, 10 conclude with
DEEDs oF DREADFUL NOTE,
OR, ericsson CRIMES.
Fright Observation-Disclosures. MIR Burke
ADMISSION Boxes SO cents; Parq uette so cents
Eastern Gallery Is cents. ''' ~ ''"''
Doors ooan at onarter mast 6cnrta;n will ri.e q,
a a latter past o'clock
~ A few season and monthly tickets can he had
| on application at the Box Office. ie7
~raRe,yNYA FsFpf1f,Ts vaI,-.----g- -
q tan,, kaa.r,s 40, D,si;'boJ oiuIie ufat-
far the self nv iar inea price " per yo.
MRS Randoios iaiqs and RoS;noo,n On p SUE "h
- .e :. ~ '. w. II. NIoIIAhooO . .. =.
Ais.1-l''o bushels seed 0a 3, q sale BY
W lie II J d f. CLENDIN1NG.
NOR fslST-A neat brick tenement nIeasan1Iv
L situated on Bank street., opposite the nav
Court House suitable for small family Possession can
be had Immediately Apply to. ~NN
fe II q 4 ~ EN0JNINC
-, = 0e..-- = w
3 4 1t known that we, William Eggleston who
"a res des in the city OF Richmond, in the State of
ty OF Amelia, in the same Stae. and whose nam.s are
be conduct under the Lame aud frm OF evil
LIAM EGGLto ON, VINO is the general partner
ana "io Is to ifansSct Inc h mess OF the partnership.
l ne saio r'so;f Lelgh Is he special partner, and
mas on'rbued the sum OF three thousand five hun
aIea dollars 10 the common stock The general
lure OF me business TO be Transacted is that of Groce
fy ana Commission business The place Of said bu'
Of the partnership for three years to commence on
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-11

0rg- THE AI'HENx7S UM.-The Rev. VIM s.
PLuMER, d. D., will deliver lecture at the Athe.
neum, on Thsrsday Eyenng, 18th inst.
Doors open at half past 6-lecure begins at u.
Tickets % cts Fol sale only at the doori
HE COMMITTEE on THE ATAgNEUM
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-11

NOTICE We Invite attention to our cargo sale
of Sugar and Moasses, the wharf at Rockets, to
take place this morning, commencing at ii o'clock.
te Ii KENT, PAINE & KENT Aucts
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i MR.. SENATOR CLEMENS, OF ALABAMA. ,

Mr.. SENATOR CLEMENS, OF ALABAMA.
As this Unien-loving Democrat has recently been
making himself conspicuous in his efforts to keep up
the Union party OF the Soulh. by pedgng HE support
any Democratic candidate for the Presidency who
may be flee from all tnclure of Freesoilism or Secs
Sionsm, 1t may be interesting TO know the considera
ton upon which he received the Wing support, which
gave him his present high office This has been for
many months matter of no little controversy in Ala
bama. The truth has at length come out in a note
from Mr.. Mccall, highly respectable Wing member
of tie Legislature, by which Clemens was elected.
We give its conclusion:
On the eve of Mr.. Clemens election to the U. S.
Senate, there a of the Wing party; | did
not contemplate attending but went the urgent re-
quest OF my colleague, Mr.. Gardner When we ar
rived, we found the organizedthe only ques-
ton was whether the Wings party should support
Mr.. Clemens. Some of mis- iriends gave verbal assn
rance hat he would, if elected, act with the Whigs,
and said they authorized by him 10 say Il
was objected that il was unsafe to support him with
out written pledge, and the caucus being unable TO
agree a member from Green stated that such a pledge
could be obtained and called on Mr.. Rip Davis from
Limestone, who rose and produced small scrap OF
paper, and read it as can remember in these
words:t
1t elected 10 the United States Senate. pledge
myself to sustain General Taylops administration
[Signed JERE. CLEMENS
A good many gathered around to inspect the pa
pc r, and some seemed to question its be ing in Mr.
Clemens hand writing, when Mr. Davis said in sub
stance" pledge my honor as gentleman it is MIR
Clemens hand, and written by himself"
The same gentleman who had called Ell Mr. Da-
Wis, above stated, then took the per, and hol-
ding ii up, read it out, in a louder tone, and in the
words.
Yours, &c. PAUL McCAUL,
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r Tx IL A L RE.
Lessee and Manager ............... VIM. l.. MauIe
Third night Of the eminent Tragedan, Mr..
G. V. BROOKE,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-11

:. A SINGULAR Historical FAcr.-The New York
Express brings TO light singular historical TACT which
is not generally known. 1t says that in 1917 Rus
sian OF eminence, NJ. Pozzo de Borgo, being then in
Paris, proposed in memoir addressed to his Court on
the importance Of replacing South America under the
dominion OF Spain, that the United States should be
subjugated. He said that "Founded on the sovereign
ty OF the people. the Republic of the United States of
Europe threatened the latter with conffaeration; that
as asylum for all nnoyators it gave them the means
OF disseminating at distance by their writings and
by the authority Of their example, a poison Of which
the communication could not be questioned, as was
well known thai the Fren oh revolution had its origin
in the United States, that already troublesome effects
were felt from the presence OF the French refugees in
the United States" The Russian Ambassador went
ca to state and argus that the conquest of the United
Sta was an easy enterprise that the degree of pow
or 10 which ths Americans had risen made them OBJ
lecls OF fear to the European monarchica! Govern
ments, &c. The editor of the Express came in con-
tact with this curious paper in the State Library at
Albany in old file OF the Missouri Republican.
printed more than thirty years ago.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-11

~ Inc EveHest interest continues to be nantes.
ted n England with reference to the fate OF Sir John
Frapklo. Mr.. c. r. Weld, in letter to the Londos
Times, makes the following statement, with the object
OF showing that lie may be sustained for long time
in the Arctic regions, and that Sir John Franklin and
his companions may still survive:
In the year 1743, four Russian sailors forming pa /,
OF crew of fourteen men, went in a small vessel to
fish Tor whales on the east coast of SpiiZbersen. By
unfortunate accident the ship sailed away, lea
wing the above four men on that dreary island. Their
entire stock al the time OF this disaster consisted of
SIN al bag OF meal, musket, powder horn, twelve
charges OF ammunition, an axe, knife, small kettle
stove, piece OF touchwood, a tobacco-bo snd
four pes. i he men were not overwhelmed BY their
calamity, but instantly set to work to provide for their
future wants.
The wreck Of ship whic h they found on the shore
supplied them with uel, and the 10 charges powder
and ball procured them many reindeer, which were
numerous on the slaod. With nails extracted from
piece OF ship timber they made three ances wherswh
they killed bear, and with the strong teudons OF the
bear they strung and strengthened piece of crooked
DRIFT wood, " hlch they converted into a bow. With
this and the arrows which they easily made they killed
during their stay Of six years the island $50 rein.
deer, 10 bears, and vast quantity OF oxes and when
they at length relieved by ves sci which touched
Unexpectedly the island, they were able to pat for
their passage home with 1000 lbs. of deer fat, and
many hides OF the animals they had slain One of
their number, very indolen man, who, from the be-
ginning, had eschewed almost every kind of exerton
died from scurvy. while the other three found health
In their daily active employments."
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-11

Corporation OF Rchmond-To wit:
IL, James Evans justice Of the peace for the corpo-
m lion aforesaid. in the State of Virginia. do certify
that William EggesIon and Egbert Leigh, whose
on the 4h day Of February 1852, have acknowledged
the same before me, in my corporation aforesaid
Given under my hand, this 4th day of February.
1852. JAMES EVANS. j p
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-11

AATS.--l5oO bushels seed Oats, Tor sale by
Ny lie II J, & F. CLENDINING
LOfe REST-A neat brick tenement, pleasantly
L situated Bank street., opposite the new
Court tenss suitable tor small family. Possession can
be had Immediately. Apply to-
fe ii j. & F, CI,ENOTNING
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carried on quite extensively this summer and fall
Several OF most enerprisng merchants and business
engaged in It. The lumber IL manufactured
along the Wo river for sixty miles II Is put into
made expressly for that purpose these each carry
ing thousand feet and hoated down the Wolf to
junction with the Fox and then towed up the Fox
by horse or sail, to Fort Wsnebago where they
taken through the canal into Wisconsin river and nom
thence the Mississippi to 81 Louis where II finds
ready and cash market. The lumbermsn the Wolf
river compete with those the Wisconsin In quality
lumber and expense of getting IL to market from The
fact that those the Wisconsin cannot raft their
lumber only certain OF the year. spring and
fall when the water Is high. There very dangerous
rapids on the Wisconsin which frequently tear rata Of
lumber into pieces and eRdaDgsr lives; but fortunately
for the lunbermen the Wolf the rapids all above
where the canal from the Fox enters the Wisconsin
which gives them safe aud direct connection with the
ke at all seasons OF the year Thus their trade will
always b. good while the impedments the Wisconsin
can be removed. The pinsries the Wolf rvcr
inexhsustibls, and will supply the most extensive
lumber trade for centuries. Oshkosh Courier.
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We beg to state, in reply to the communication from
Mr. Charles s. Tappan agent of the New York and Erie
Railroad that received the despatch published
Thursday morning, relative to fatal collision the
Erie road Corning from reliable correspondent at
Philadelphia On it's receipt 1t to the Erie Railroad
Gompany's telegraph office in Wall street, and inquired
II we could obtain despatch from any point the line
giving the particulars of the accident The gentleman In
charge OF the Office informed that could not On
further inquiry were assured that the company
would not permit reports prejudcia TO the interests OF
the road to pass over the wires but given dis
nctly to understand that the fact Of the collision
stated in the despatch from Philadelphia, substan
TALLY correct REPORTER
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urookIyn civ Intelligence,

DAMAGES roR INJURIES SUSTAINED FALLING Down AN
EXCAVATION IN BRoADwAY.--In the Circuit Court OF
Brooklyn yesterday Judge Barculo presiding action
brought by Andrew Delano against Amos Il. Emo and
John Donne to damages for injuries sustained
by plaintiff by falling down an excavation In front of
ant Emo was decided In favor Of the plaintiff and the
Jury awarded him 81 200 damages. IL appeared that
otherwise badly hurt On the part of the defence II
contended that be did not due caution In passing
and that the excavation had been sufficiently protected
by barrier raised by defendant 0Donne the contrac
tor The jury was Of adverse opinion. The amount
OF damages originally claimed by defendant was 81 500
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NE WS BY TEL E G II A p HI.
~~~~~~~>~>~~~>~>~~~~
The Crescent City Affair and the Government
~>>>>>~~~~~~~>~~~~~~
Naval Ofieers Withdrawn from the Law Line
Of Steamers.
More RiOting in Philadelphia.
POLITICAL ITEMS-SERIOUS FIRES,
&o., 60, 10.

Very Interesting from Washington.
THE ADMINISTRATION AND cUBA-sArIsFACTORY
EXPLANATION OF LIEUTENANT DAvENPoRT-NA-
VAL OFFICERS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE
LAW LINE OF STEAMERS-THE MUSKEr CON-
TRACT-THE PRINCETON's BOILERS, ETC.
srEcIAL CORRESPONDENTS YORK HERALD.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28-7Z Pm.
understand that Mr.. Dayenport's explanation that
his letter stating that Mr.. Smith would 90 back to
Havana was written to the consgnees of the Crescent
City and not to the Cuban authorities is satisfactory
government although 1t would have been better had
he not signed himself attached to the United States
Navy he not then acting in his capacity naval
officer II appears that his order to the Macedonia was
dated far back the 10Th instant the day before he
wrote the le tier to Drake Co. The order met him on
his arrival in New York 1t has been suspended as
have already telegraphed you.
The government has determined not to permit officers
Of the navy to any the line Of steamers
SO long Mr Smith is retained In the Crescent City
When Mr. Law sees at to Mr. Smith, the several
officers of the navy will be permitted to their
positions his steamers The President s not willing
that the Of the United States shoud in any
way appear to countenance Mr.. Law in continuing
the Smith difficulty and he considers the feeling of the
government might well be misunderstood were they to
permit officers Of the navy act captains the vessels
whilst the difficulty remains unsettled simply because
MT smtn Is retained IL Is conceded by our govern
ment that the Cuban authorities have the right object
to Mr.. Smiths presence There is a report, know not
how well founded that the government intend to recede
from the sale of muskets to George Law the ground
that he has failed to comply with the conditions of the
purchase
Commodore Downes Commander Glenn, and Lieuten-
ants McBlair, Pennock, Blunt, and Hunt, have been
appointed inspectors the part of the navy under the
new Lighthouse Board.
Engineer in chief Steward, under whose directions
the boilers Of the Princeton made, says that the
defect complained of in them is Of slight Importance and
easily be remedied. He is at Norfolk, making
the necessary alterations, which he declares will not
more than day or two of delay, Y. Y. Y.
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HEAVY DEMAND FOR BARGEs.-We have heard
1t stated that the Cumberland Coal and Iron Company
intend to increase their shipments OF coal and iron by
way Of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal TO New
York to such extent in the coming spring that they
will require hundred barges OF 100 tons and soms
eight or nine in addition TO the large numoee
of boats they have already engaged in the puness.
Fourteen Of these barges have been contsced 10, oy
ship builders OF this city to be competed ny shs ~
April They will cost In the aggregate sooue sov,vw
Ii Is also stated that the company are ouass M
round by sea SO extensive are their shA tnsy
hud IL impossible to pass all their oosts tnrousn sns
canal hence the necessity Of sending schocners rcunt
by sea - Dertrare Ga-efe.
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Great Amount Of Produce at Dunklrk.

DUNKIRv, Nov. 20 1852.
The amount Of freight coming to this port for shipment
East is much greater than at the time last year.
As nearly be acersned there in store and
the railroad docks SEQ bbls -four 5000 casks beef
1900 bbls pork, 1000 bbs whlskey 900 frkns butter
$50 rins lard casks tobacco, several hundred rolls
leather 40 bales of WOOL and several bales of hemp
large number Of dressed hogs, and a large amount
freight loaded in the ready to start not
rated in the aboye There are ALSO in addition six
steamers discharging freight at the docks.
The weather is very mild.