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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-19
LAMENTABLE AFFAIR.

:. A difficulty occurred last evening on Back :
directly In front of this office which in all prob
bilIty will result in the death of one of tlg
parties. The facts, we obtained them fror
the most reliable rources, are as follows:
1t appears that IL slight difficulty has existel
Tor some time past between Mr. Lewis Montagut
proprietor OF the st. Charles House, and Nj
Gardiner G. Thompson, keeper of the .Ou.
House, Bollingbrook street.
Last evening, little after o'clock, Mr.. M
tague sent message to Mr.. Thompson, stat, 4,
tflat he wished to see him. Thompson immedi
ately started met Montague on Back street, and
after word or two, receiveda blow from Mopta
que, which felled him to the ground. Thomp
son Immediately attempted to rise, and while in
the act OF getting up, Montague drew a pistol
from his coat pocket and shot him, the ball en-
terlng his left side and lodging
Medical aid was instantly procured and all
necessary assistance rendered. It is the opinion
OF the physicians that he cannot possibly survive
The whole affair will undergo an Investigation
before the Mayor this morning, and we shall re-
port full particulars tomorrow.
Pet. Express Of yesterday.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-19

l., n tAL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES changes in
she temperature have very bad effect upon the blood
tudden change from full generous to low poor diet
VIII be equally injurious to the health as sudden changes
OF weather. five would have health we must endeayor
to prevent as far in ie great extremes of all kinds
Every excess of heat or cold oeating drinking tends
becomes anguid tn very channels of life are cogoed
tive. ~ ~ Tvs
We are in this condition ready to receive anv disease
with which we may in contact; and without any
contact with any one affected with sickness we shall
nave headache heartburn dizsnes foul tongue loss of
appetite; all the result of the state of costyepess
When the atmosphere become impure and oppressive
to mankind requires the tempest agitate it. to give
it purity and life " - s'''
When the bowels costive they require the admins
tratlon of BRANDRETHS PILLS, which by exciting
commotion or accelerated movement in that organ
VIII occasion all morbid contents be expelled thereby
reducing purity to the blood and health to the whole
flame - 1879
For sale by M BRANCH
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-19

The publishers of New York appear to be pros
porous. The Harpers print hundred thousand
monthly of their magazine, including the demand
for back numbers. The Appletons have moved
into splendid freestone store in Broadway of
which they occupy the basement and first stories
They offered, it is said, Sc 900 rent for them,
and could now get 81 900. Putnam has moved to
Park-place and has given up his retail business to
attend to publishing. Redfeld has published some
very choice books of late, which have sold very
well. Scribner has also made a hit with many of
his publications. Our authors have been for the
last two or three years building themselves SUBJ
stantial edifces at very encouraging rate. Ban
croft, besides buying .sfree-stone" house in the
city, has built a fine country-se at Newport
Headley has built a splendid mansion at Newburgh.
Melville has bought farm at Stockbridge. Irving
and Paulding have splendid seats on the Hudson
Prescott has recei red from the Harpers not less
than $4,000 for his books. Morse has been paid
more than $40, 900 from the sale of his books Al
bert Barnes has received from his Commentaries
over 100000. Prof. Anthem has made over $780,
000-Stephens over S40,000-the Abbots over
$4,000, ETC., etc. TX Marvel has received not
less than $4,000 profits on his books, although it
is only few years since he began to write. Head
ley's profits must have already exceeded $50 900.
Prot. Davies has received more than $50, 900 as the
proceeds of the sale of his books. The Tribune
lately mentioned that Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe
had refused $4,000 for the copyright of single
novel.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-19

FUGITIVE SLAvEs.--On the Sd inst, three
fugitive slaves on their way from Kentucky to Ca
nada were arrested by Sheriff Whitman at De-
troit, and lodged in Jail. The Sheriff made the
arrest by order of telegraphic despatch from
Toledo. Taking it for granted that they were
fugitives from justice and DESTROYS of ascertain
ing of them, if possible, in what their guilt con-
sisted, he called them into the hall, about 10
o'clock at night, for the purpose of questioning
them as to the offence for which they had been
arrested. Observing that the prison door was
open, they made Il sudden onset upon the jaor,
knocked him down and made their escape into Ca
NADIA.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-19
The Enquirer saws =

1.-THE Times quotes CORES pondent of the Charleston
Mercury to prove that the respon-
slve echo in the Palmetto State"
We quoted the Mercury's correspondent for no
such purpose, as the Enquirer would have seen
had it put itself to the trouble of reading what it
was writing about. The letter republished by
US does not contain syllable in relation to public
sentiment in the palmetto State" but merely
sets forth the views of the writer ia regard to the
general prospects of the Democratic party. We
never doubted that South Carolina would vote for
Pierce, and never intinated that she would not
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-19

Knorrille and Charleston Railroads. We learn
from the Knoxville Plebeian of the 10Th inst,
that the County Court of Blount County, Tennes-
see, at It's last sitting, voted subscription of $500
900 towards the construction of the Knoxville and
Charleston Rail Road.
Twenty five miles of this Road runs through
Biount County, which by this appropriation will
have $4,000 per mile for its equipment.
In conformity with the law it will have to he
submitted to the County, but the PLebeian has
every reason to believe that it will be ratified by
the people.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-19

There are fifteen daily newspapers published
which is 10000. Two-fifths Of these are circu-
lated in the country, leaving three-ffths for the
town, which is at the rate of rather more than one
copy to every ten inhabitants of New York
There are ten daily papers published in London,
the average aggregate issue of which is about
$4,000. Only one-third of these is supposed to
be retained for circulation in the metropolis, be-
ing in the proportion of rather less than one for
overy hundred inhabitants
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-19

BEEF CATTLE.-The Chicago Price Cut,,+
says: ''The Eastern demand has almost draisl
the country of beef cattle. Every four footed a.,
nal in the shape of hog is engrossed 10 the =
way; even fiat hogs and dead hogs are snidy5
go quick Sheep, lambs, and calves are alsr.n
demand The frstlings and lastlings Of u,
Hook are thrown into the shambles of the ra.-
road -
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-19

The Florida and Alabama Rail Road scheme
now before Congress is intended to continue the
lines of Rail Road communication through Ala
bama to Florida, and thus secure an inland com
mnnication in time of war, when the Gulf naviga-
ton might be cut off by hostile naval force. 1t
would also save vast amount of property that is
now lost by the wreck of vessels on the Florida
coast.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-19

A NEW INvENrIoN.-A gentleman near Louis
vile, KY, has applied the telegraph to entirely
novel and unique use. He has nearly completed
an invention for writing music as it is played from
the Piano Forte, the notes upon the sheet being
produced as FAST and to the exact time, as the
keys are touched by the performer. Strakosch
has offered him $4,000 for the patentright when
the model is finished.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-19

Jonathan TO Japan.-In relation TO thes..,,,s.
tant personages Punch says: at is said ~ H.
American expedition to Japan will tend, ~,
CIVILIZATION of that coun.ry's iuhabitant d. d.
", VIII not conveying polish to japan be southino
like carrying Goals to Newcastel And Ia
any resistance be Offered to Jonattan. is 49,
rather likely to take the shine out OF the ~, ~
esel pau
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-19

A VALUABLE BANK NoTE.---It is known that
the Bank of England has issued four notes of the
denomination each of e1,00O,O00. After the
notes were engraved the plate was destroyed.
The Rothschids hold one of these notes, the late
Mr.. Coutts, the banker, was the possessor of
another, the Bank of England holds the third, and
Rodgers, the poet, the fourth, which decorates his
parlor suspended in a gold frame.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-19

JUDGE DOUGLAS AND GENERAL PIERCE.-W
it stated in the papers that Judge Douglas pro-
poses to address the people in twenty weight of
the States in advocacy of General Pierce's claims
to the Presidency. We hope he will He will
thereby be killing two birds with one stone-him-
self and General Pierce.-Republc.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-19
NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATURE.

The Legislature of New Hampshire has post
poned the election of Z. S. Senator until Noyem-
Der next.
The bin for the further protection of. personal
liberty was ordered to third reading by IA ma
jority.
A Liquor Bill, somewhat similar in its provs-
ions to the Maine Law, was reported to the House
yesterday afternoon. Should this bill pass it will
contain clause submitting it to vote of the peo-
pie.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-19

A new Jounal, with peculiar recommendations
Is about to be established in Circleville, Ohio
Inc editor in his prospectus says: ''Our terms
are two dollars year. Gentlemen who pay in adj
vance VIII receive first rate obituary notice in
case Of death.''
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-19

| g One of the resolutions of the Democratic
platform declares that the war with Mexico was
AUST and righteous war, and stigmatises moral
traitors, all those who opposed it by word deed.
This resolution conveys gross insult to the
memory of statesman who, whilst living, was
claimed by the Democracy as one of themselves,
and the authority Of whose illustrious name is
still appealed to in support Of the Democratic
cause. Mr. Calhoun was the first man in the
country to denounce the Mexican war, and this
he did in no measured terms He declared on
the floor of the United States Senate that it was the
presidents war" and not the war of the country;
that 1t was UNJUST unnecessary and unconsttution-
ally commenced. He denounced Mr.. Polk in the
strongest language for sending an army to the
Rio Grande, for establishing civil Governments
IN the conquered provinces, for imposing taxes on
the Mexican people, and for many other acts of
usurpation that marked the progress of our opera
tons in Mexico. No Wing statesman ever ex-
pressed himsefi In terms of more indignant repro
baton than he, of what the Democracy now pro-
claim to have been 'Just and necessary war;
1t, as the Democratic platform plainly insinuates,
those who lifted their voices against this mea-
sure, gave laid and comfort to the enemy" and
were therefore guilty Of treason, then Mr. Cal
houn was the arch traitor of the land
We are at a loss to under stand how the
Southern Rights Democracy in the Baltimore
Convention could unite with their allies in casting
this reflection on the memory of their canonised
saint. Some of them it is true differed from
Mr. Calhoun in regard to the Mexican war, but we
had not supposed that they held him to have been
guilty OF moral treason on that occasion. But in
the blindness of partisan malignity, and in their
eagerness to fasten popular odium upon the
Wings, these gentlemen have dealt their own
political idol a heavy blow. When Democracy
has an object to accomplish, it looks neither to
the right left, and regards neither the living
nor the dead.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-19

Officer Ridgely, who recently killed the fugitive
slave he arresting at Columbia Pa. is now
lying hopelessly i'll in Baltimore.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-19
MARINE INTEIEUGENCE
zzlrr.7--=-
PORT OF RHCHMOND.

ARRIVED.
Barque Cyane, Loveland, New York. salt
SAILED,
Lee 49, ' - "
Schr Hope, Kirwin, Washington, stone
Schr Advance, -, Philadelphia coal
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-19

AMERICAN INTERVENTION IN THE EAST IN
DIEs-The Boston Courier says that some time
since accounts were received in that city of the
seizure of the American schr. Flirt, by the Dutch
authorities at Java for alleged attempt at "In-
tervention'' between the Dutch and the Sultan
of Jambi, one OF their subject princes in the Is
land of Sumatra. The Singapore Times gives
some further particulars of this affair. Itappears
that while the Flirt lay at Palenbang, in Suma-
ira, the mate of the vessel set out on Journey to
the city of Jambi but was arrested by the Dutch
before he reached that place. In of his stock
ings was found letter in the Malay language,
signed by Mr.. Gibson, the master and owner of
the Ftart, melting the Sultan to throw off his de-
pendence on the Dutch, offering him the innate
rial aid'' of arms and ammunition, and promising
that he should be supported in his rebellion by a
squadron of American ships of war. The Dutch
Immediately took possession of the Flirt, and
made prisoners ofthe crew, who, with the cap
tain, are now lying in prison at Batavia, awaiting
their trial.
Captain Gibson says in his defence that he signed
the letter, not knowing its contents-and that the
mate was only going on a pleasure excursion into
the interior Of the Island. According to his state
ment, the Malay who wrote the letter was directed
merely to explain the object of the mate in his
excursion, and the affair is represented trick
of this native or of the mate himself. 1t does not
appear what motives either of these persons could
have had in plotting snch piece OF mischief
The affair is something of mystery.
Jambi the kingdom above mentioned, lies on
the east coast CT Sumatra, between Palembang
and the equator. 1t is famous for its excellent
pepper, and its capital, of the same name, which
stands on a nayigable river, is place of great
trade in this article.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-19
UTAH.

The flies of the Deseret News to May 1, have
been received, furnishing six weeks later intelli
gence.
A new Tabernacle has been completed at the
Great Salt Lake City, 126 feet in length GA in
breadth, and capable of seating 1890 people. 1t
was dedicated on the 9th April and at the same
time was convened 1.-THE General Conference of
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints"
By the unanimous vote of the Conference, Brig
ham Dung was sustained as the President, Proph-'
ct, Seer, and Revelator of the Church. in all the
Earth, and Heber G. Kimball and William Rich
ards, as his Counsellors The report of the FL
nancial Committee showed that there had been
received, from the commencement of the tithng,
Nov. 6, $390,260 81, and there had been expen-
ed $353,765 69,-while the Church had on hand,
in grain, vegetables, lumber, cut stone, horses,
mules, printing press, &C., S74,495 10.
few were disfellowshipped, and 81 ordained
to the priesthood
The Seventh General Epistle of the Presidency
of the Church, was issued to the Saints scattered
throughout the EARTH 1t states that tits contem-
plated to commence the Temple next Spring-de-
tails the progress and prosperity of various
branches OF manufacturing industry in Utah-and
closes with some excellent advice to the Saints az
to what they shall do to become 'partakers of the
rich blessings of Ephraim''-viz: to live in peace
with all men-to cease all contentious and law
suitS--\lGWdS undoubtedly, 2CUnt or BUSINESS ma1n
ly, that caused the quarrel of the United States
Judges sent out to Deseret with the Mormons and
occasioned their return and besides sending for
the elders when sick, to nurse each other with
herbs and mild food, and quit taking poisons and
poisonous medicines, which God never ordained
for the use OF man-to sustain the government of
the nation, wherever they are-and finally, ifper-
secuted in their native land, to fee to the land of
Zion, to America, to the United States"
Missionaries were delegated to 90 to Italy, CAL
cutta, and other parts of the world. Good re-
ports made Of the periy of their cause in
France, England, Switzerland, Denmark, Ger
many, and all places around, where theirdoctrines
had been preached. But great opposition in some
places, proves, they say, that Satan is not yet
bound. The book of Mormon has been translated
into Welsh, French, Danish, and probably before
this into German, Swiss and Italian.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-19
sIEaS~ h WI d d l. 4 a. HIT EXCUKSTOl
rt.Ee.sl@Sss11sssssAn MIIIIA RX AND L..

s1Szasa4zs@As MILITARY AND CIVIC-The Eagle
Infantry, Lieut. A. Richards commanding, will mako
their fifth annual excursion down James River on the
steamer Curtis Peck, ON MONDAY evening the 2sth
Instant
The corps will be accompanied by the Armory Brass
Band and Rufin's Cotllon Band. The boat will leave
the wharf at Rockets at u o'clock precisely. Mr. A.
Pizzin will furnish refreshments board at city prices
Tickets for gentleman and lady ST. for each additional
lady, so cents; to be had of Messrs Haskins Libby
G. E. sader, or any officer of the company
lie 19-td
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-19

The Freesoilers of Worcester Mass, condemn
the expulsion of Mr.. Rantoul from the Democrat
ie National Convention, but nevertheless endorse
the Democratic Platform.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-06-19

Hot WEATHER.-The Northern papers COM
PLAIN OF the intense heat of the weather for the
last few days. Several deaths from n-stroke
have occurred in Newark, Philadelphia and New
York.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-12-09
Financial-Free Banking

The system Of banking, on the State
stock-depOsite system, is rapidly growing in
public favor. In New York, we observe
arrangements are being made to receive all
bank notes secured by sound SAFE STOCKS at
only discount, while the notes of the old
banks are from II to 2. The State stock
bank notes ,riU be bankaJAe in .Nsp York
the old banks will continue to be bought and
sold by brokers. The "Bank Reporter Of
the 18th ult., says:
We understand that the Bank of the Re-
public is making arrangements to receive on
deposit, OF its customers, the notes Of the
Free Banks Of Indiana, Illinois. and other
Western States. Mt discount of per cent.
This Bank already receives New York and
New England money upon the same terms
precisely as the Metropolitan, and with the
new arrangement, superior inducements
will be offered TO customers, and a decided
benefit afforded to the community. In no.
ticing this new movement the Evening Post.
Col. Benton's organ Of Yesterday SAYS:
The Bank of the Republic will take the
issues of no bank which is not perfectly le-
gal and secure. For this purpose they are
now investigating the laws Of the several
States affecting banking, and the character
Of the banks which wish 10 come into the
arrangement. They will arrange with nc
bank whose issues are not based on some
securities equal to those which are used in
this State: and, excluding bonds and mort
cages, railroad stocks, and under-par secu.
rites Of any kind.
"The action of the Bank of the Republic
will therefore be limited and discriminating
1t will afford the public an opportunity Of
Judging between what is sound and un-
sound"
In referring to the same subject, the Elk.
press Of this date also says;
"The notes of the Banks of this State are
now redoemable at many of the Banks Of
this City at the legal redeeming rate, viz
! per cent, and the currency now flows If
and ont of the banks in regular stream
and is kept at a point which is nothing more
than fair exchange representing the cost
Of Transporting specie from point TO point
The Western Banks established under the
Free Bank Laws have, it appears, pro,
posed to have their well secured circulation
placed on the same footing and redeemed al
! per cent in New York. This additional 4
is fairly put on TO pay the increased expense
and risk of Transporting specie 10 and from
such distant points as Chicago and Detroit
in contradstinction, as from Buffalo or Ro
chester"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-12-09

found a new colony or extend an old one on
the North American Continent--there was
no danger Of war with England she had
executed mortagc on Canada, Nova SEQ
tia, Jamaica and her possessions in North
America that she would keep peace with
the United States. Spain was about in the
same position and all other European nations
had enough to do at home. The time had
come when the title of American citizen
should be protection TO him in the enjoy
ment of his rights everywhere-one Of
which was the right to carry on lawful trade
with any nation with which we are at peace
With regard TO Cuba, some thought that
so long as she remains subject 10 Spain, she
ought to be permitted 10 do SO. Whenever
the people Of Cuba show themselves worthy
Of freedom by asserting and maintaining it
and apply for annexation to this Union, she
ought to be annexed. The same persons
thought that whenever Spain was willing tc
sell Cuba 10 any other than the United
States, we ought to take it anyhow: if that
was flibustering, a great many flbuster'
would be found in the Democratic ranks.