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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-27

PRIVATE GRIEyANcEs.-Several parties yes
terday appeared before the Mayor for the pur-
pose OF obtaining the aid of that functionary in
the redress of private grievances. They failed,
however, in two cases; his Honour very properly
dismissing the complaints on the ground of frivoli-
ty. Some OF the citizens Of this good city really
appear to entertain very peculiar, not to say odd
idea OF the duties of the Mayor. True, he is
consewator of the peace, but it does not follow
that he should be annoyed with the petty bricIer-
ings and misunderstanding OF every perverse and
peevish individual in the community.
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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
RICHMOND, May 18th, 1852.

RICHMOND, May 18th, 1852.
nheesing OF the German Hebrew Congrc-.
CATION OF the "HoUsE OF LOVE-" the following
preamble and Resolutions were un,n;mopsIU
adopted:
Inc German Hebrew Congregation of the
House OF Love having, with great exertion. near.
~ completed the payment for the erection of their
| synagogue, on 18th street, between CLAW and
marshall streets, and being desrous if possible.
10 accomplish that object, and also to erect
ochool House, connected Herewith, appealed
to the ladies and gentlemen belonging to the va
rlous religious denominations in this CITY, to aid
them with their musical skill in getting I'M an
oraIorio which, while it was hoped that it would
CONFER favor and substantial benefit on this
congregation, would at the same time CRAFTY thu
growing taste of their fellow-citizens for pur,
anu renhed melody. Nor was this appeal in
vain. With unbounded liberality, and the most
prompt and persevering zeal, the ladies and gem
tlemen applied to, devoted much of their time
and the full force OF their talents to the numer-
GUS rehearsas, and the result wassuch as to elicit
the warm admiration and enthusiastic applause
OF the large audiences who listened to the .seye-
raj performances of the Oratorio.
This congregation is unwilling to let the occa-
OF the favors conferred upon Them by all who
contributed to produce so gratifying result;
wherefore,
Resolved, That the cordial thanks of this con-
gregation are rendered to Mr.. S. S. Stevens. for
his great ability in conducting the Orntorio of
Absalom; to Mr.. Charles Stadelman for his eff.
cient and skful aid in the Instrumental denart.
ment, and to the ladies and gentlemen. collec.
lively and Individually whose fine performance
is the theme of general and deserved encomium.
and whose taste and talent are only eouaIled bv
the kindness and liberality with which both were
exerted for the sole benefit of this congregation.
Resolved, That we also tender our grateful
Acknowledgements to the Rev. G. Fl. Read and the
Trustees of the United Presbyterian Church. for,
the use of their Lecture Room during the re-
hearsals, to the Rev. L. V. Moore and the Trus-
tees of the First Presbyterian Church, for the
use thereof on the several occasions of the per-
Torrance of the Oratorio; and to the citizens of
Richmond, for the liberal aid extended by them
to this congregation in accomplishing their OBJ
jects.
Resolved, That to the editors of the newspa-
pers, whose encouraging notices of the late Ora
toro rendered essential service in attracting pub
TIC attention to the performance, we respectfully
offer sincere thanks.
b. STRAUSS, President.
|. OSENHREIM, Secretary pro fem
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The complimentary dinner given at New-Or-
leans on the 18th inst. to VIM. Sidney Smith,
Esq, Secretary ofthe British Consulate at Ha-
during the misfortunes of the Inflated Lopez
expedition, was from all accounts magnificent af-
fair. Arnold Harris presided and was supported
by Col. S. w. Oakley aud Recorders Winter
aud Vaught as Vice Presidents. The guest of the
evening sat at the right hand of the President and
Ex-Gov. Quitman, of Mississippi, on his left.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-27

The Fillmore Meeting IN PhiladeLphia.-The
following letter from President Fillmore was read
at the meeting in Philadelphia, on Saturday even
ing. The letter was written nearly year ago,
and was addressed to DR.. Mitchell, of Philadelphia
The spirit whichs evinces that fthe pure patriot
who looks not to his own advancement, but to the
good of his country. 1t is Willard Fillmore all
1t is something for US to boast, that we
have such man at the head of the government,
and we owe it to ourselves, not less than to him,
to give him testimony of appreciation, by re-eec-
ting him to the office of Chief Magistrate, in the
discharge of the duties of which he has covered
himself all over with honor
WAsHISGToN, July 10, 1851.
My DEAR SIR: have yours of the 10th, and
am grati6ed to learn that the dissensions in the
Wing party in Philadelphia are queting down.
"Accept my thanks for the lattering manner
in which you were pleased to speak of my adj
ministration, and hope you express for its con-
tinuance.
Il am far more anxious so to conduct it as to
merit the appreciation of my country, during
the time | have to serve, than to continue it a
day longer
'Let the people select my successor, wholly
unnfuenced by me. and il he be honest aud true
to the Constitution and Country, [ shall be salts
fed | ask no more.
Il am truly yours.
"MILLARD FILLMORE.
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THE New GOLD DoLLAR.--We were yesterday shown
aspecimen piece ofthe dollar gold piece which has
at Washington for approval 1t is about the Size of
dime and having open of nearly the size of the
present coin On the side is the word Dollar, I'M
der which is wreath and on the other side "Unted States
Of America ls5s We thnk the coin decided improve
rent on the one in use it is likely to be
given out for another is frequently the 1t
viii doubtless become popular and supersede the old
dollar, soon pnt in circulation.
philadelphia Necs Of yesterday.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-27

FIGHT AT Rocket Ts.-James Simpson (not
our friend Simpson, the baker-he is too we'll
bread to engage in fight,) and John Charlton,
got into fight on one of the wharves at Rockets
Tuesday evening. Both parties were arrested
and taken to the cage, from whence they were
admitted to bail by Alderman Farrar. On their
way to the cage it is reported, the belligerants
made friends and agreed to ..bury the hatchet''
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"Facies non omnibus I'M,
Mr.. Bottom's Resolutions.

We publish this morning sketch of the de-
bate in the House of Delegates on Tuesday, up
on the resolutions of Mr.. Bottom, of Amelia, dis
approving the doctrines of Gov Johnsons first meg
sage We also give the ayes and noes on the mo-
ton of Mr.. Wallace, of Petersburg, to refer the
whole subject to the Committee of Courts of
Justice.
The Democratic party, it will be seen with a
few exceptions, voted in favor of that motion, the
adoption of which is generally regarded as tan
tamount to laying Mr.. Bottoms resolutions on the
table. Should the Legislature adjourn without
expressing any disapprobation of Gov. Johnsons
views, the people will be at no loss to ascertain
upon whom the responsibility rests. To censure
Democratic Executive may be bitter pill to the
members of that party, but if we are not much
mistaken, those of them who SHALL from such
motive blink this vital question, will have fearful
account to settle with their slaveholding constitu-
ents.
The speech of Mr. Rives, of Albemarle, is said
to have been of great brilliancy and power,
and we owe him apology for the meagre and
imperfect sketch of his remarks, which we lay be-
fore the public
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-27

The war amongst the Amazons of Cary street
was duty Investigated by the Mayor yesterday,
and the assauting and beseiging party held to bail.
We hope the truce thus declared may be proper
" respected
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n OTRAUSS, PTeSIUGnt
l. OSENHREIM, Secretary pro TEN.

DEATH BY DRowNING.-Walter Crump, pro-
missing and sprightly lad, about Is years of are,
lost his life Tuesday evening whilst bathing in
the river near the Tredegar Iron Works. He
was the son of Mr.. E. j. Crump of this city;
and we are sure we only give expression to the
sentiment ofall who knew him, when we saw. n
more promising lad for one of his age could not be
found in the whole cicle of their acquaintance
In company with number of playmates, he visi-
ted the river for the purpose of bathing. Whilst
In the WATER it is supposed he got beyond his
DEPTH was seized with the cramp and sank to
rise no more. His body was recovered yester-
day morning. when the Coroner held an inquest
overlt. We deeply sympathise with his afflicted
parents in this sad and melancholy calamity.
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To the Editors ofhe Times.
You will please state that Mr. Jackson of P 4 Richie,
tied off with Mr. Garnet of Halifax the question of oea-
ting the D Court in the End District Mr. would have
voted in favour of Lynchburg and Mr. G. for Ptsyvania
Court House.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-05-27

Mr.. WIN E. WADE, of Henrico, will be voted for to-
day Constable in the Third District. HI is active and
capable and deserves he doubtless will be- elected.
MANV
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CRUELTY TO ANIMALs.-Offcer Page yester-
day reported negro fellow named Aaron johnson,
driver of public cart, for cruelty beating mule
belonging to his team, on Monday last. The
Mayor promptly ordered the inhuman driver TO be
sent below for correction, where he received a
dose OF the same treatment he had literally pre-
scribed to the dumb ANIMAL
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VI. WebSter's Quotations.

The Philadelphia Ledger says that however
well versed he may be in the constitution of the
U. States and International law, Mr.. Webster
has grown somewhat rusty in his English classics,
and sometimes contounds his authorities in way
proof of this assertion the Ledger introduces the
following from correspondent:
MEssIEURs EDITORS Daniel w ebster was mistaken.
In asCrbng to Doctor johnson the beautiful lines and
less beautiful than which he quoted his late speech
at Faneu Hall, viz:
allow small ofall that human hearts endure,
The part which Kings laws can cause or cure''
Thoselines We're written by Goldsmith, not johnson,
and will be found in the latter part of the Traveller
Thus
'in every government, though terrors reign,
Though tyrant kings, or tyrant laws restrain,
Hop small, Of all that human hearts endure,
TIE part nrhich laacs or Kings cure!
Still, to ourselves in every place consigned,
Our own felicity make or find!
With secret course. which no loud storms annoy,
Glides the smooth current of domestic Joy,
The lifted axe, the agonizng wheel,
Luke's iron crown and Damiens bed ofsteel
To men remote from pow'r but rarely known,
Leave reason, faith and conscience. all our own
Now it is true that the lines quoted by Mr..
Webster are to be found in Goldsmith's Travel
Ter, bat it is equally that they were written
by DIR. johnson. Boswell, in his life of Johnson,
informs us that this coupet was interpoIated in
the poem by the Doctor, and was accepted by
Goldsmith Mr. Webster has therefore the high
est authority for his statement, and the small critic
of the Ledger, so far from catching him tripping,
has only shown his own ignorance of very noto
rious fact in literary history.
In humble judgment, Mr.. Webster's ora
lions are prominently distinguished for the accu-
racy, beauty and appropriateness of the quota
tions in which they abound. In this respect the
A merican orator will bear a comparison with the
most accomplished speakers and scholars of Great
Britain. In his classical quotations, Mr.. Web
ster is always singularly fecitous. Take, for in
stance, his application ola line of Tactus to Adams
and Jefferson, in allusion to the circumstance oil
their having died on the anniversary of theil
country's independence. "Felix non tantum
vitae claritate sed ethan opportunitate mortis.'
In one OF his other prod uctions, Mr.. Webster
applies to the States of our Union the follow
ing line from Ovid, descriptive of the sisterhood
of Sea Nympths:
"Facies omnibus una
| Nee dversa tamen qualem deset esse sororum"
We do MT recollect in the whole range of our
reading ever to have met with two happier quota
lions than the foregoing, but the memory of every
reader familiar with Mr.. Webster's speeches will
supply him with other instances of classical illus
tratiOn scarcely less successful
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND.
SAILED,

SAILED,
Schr. New York. Wyatt, New York, mdse. D. Currie.
Schr. Mary Eliza, Smith, New York, coal.
Selr John II. Watson Cambern Stamford, coal.
Steamer Virginia, Teal, Philadelphia Mayo Atk III
The Woodville Republican. [volume] (Woodville, Miss.) 1847-1853, 1852-08-17

curing or drying fish ~ them. But Amer
,can fishermen were to I've permiitedlo cutter
bays or harbors dn the rnIhibited coasts,
Coz shelter repairing damages, and obtain.
ing wood and water.
Under this convention American citizens
prosecuted the fisheries, as they Ind been
accustomed within the Gulf of ST. Law
renee and on the coast OF Nova Scotia. at
three marine miles from the laud but az
ter some time. new cause OF contention
sptung up, the people OF Nova Scotia in,
siSllng that the three miles were TO be meas
ured from the headlands, on the extreme
points Of land on the coast, or of the en-.
trance OF bays, aud not from the interior ci
such bays or indenls Of the coast.
The Government OF Nova Scotia seized
pnd condemned number of American YES.
sells, which We're fishing within head
lands, but yet at a greater distance than
three miles from the coast. Our Govern.
ment complained Of these proceedings
through Mr. Stevenson. our minister in
1871. The complaints of our minister in
London were constantly reiterated till isi5,
when the British Government determined
TO relax this rule of exclusion against Amer.
lean vessels, Lord Stanley communicated
this resolution to Vscount Falkland on the
18th OF May, isi5.
But after the lapse OF "a years from the
conclusion of the convention OF 1873, the
British government have at length assumed
that runstruction nf the trgaty which utll
eiIectually exclude United States fishing
vessels from the bays, harbors aud creeks,
&c, where, beyond three miles OF the coast,
they have been accustomed TO fish.
The fisheries of the British colonies are
inconsiderable in extent and value, IN com.
parson of those OF the United States, and
this fact has excited colonial jealousy,
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The Coon cnwled ont Of his hole so fierce
"Who in thunder" says he. ais FRASKLls
PIERcE =
A Democrat, passing by, did sing
'tlo lute your hole" you thieving thing,
And this much learn that our gallant Frank
Is down on yo6r rotten United States Bank
A regular spro't of the jackson breed,
From Bunker mn aud Concord seed
The very man to make too hot,
The 'ta1y soup" of General Scott
To dish up Webster in stew,
And season him with Fillmore too
So now, Old Coon, hope you see,
Some point about our nominee.
A tear came in the Old Coon's eye,
And he didn't stop TO make replyi
But put right of to "A hollow tree,
To save his hide from our nominee.
IRePaJlicdn Privafcey.
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Gen. Scott gone ouer 10 ScD0d. The
wings of Ohio held ratification meet
ing at Ravenna, on the 10th inst. Tho
Scott club of that place was addressed
at night by the Hon Daniel X. 7ilden
a ireesoil whg, who, IN the course of
bis speech introduced and read a letter
Just received from Hon b. f. Wade.
whig senator at Washington, in which
senator Wade writes;
II havo this day had condensation
waA Gen Scott. tn tOhich he declared that
he woutd SOOner cut of his right hand than
lend tito ths support Of stcceyy."
So it would seem that Gen Scott like,
his friend and devoted ally. GreeIy. Is
prepared TO defy execrate and spit
upon the platform" intended to guar
antee southern rights. Gen Scott had
sooner cut of his right hand than up
hold the constitution OF the country
for that constitution upholds and sus.
tans the south and all her institutions.
---MissisSsppiGn.
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A Patriotic Letter.

The following letter was written by Gen.
Pierce, in March last. after he had succeed.
ed in overthrowing Atwood, who was nom.
iuated by the Democracy Of New Hamp.
shire, as a candidate for Governor, but who.
it was ascertained within three weeks Of
the election. had declared in favor OF the
repeal OF the fugitivc slave law TO eoncii-
ate the free-soilers. The defeat Of the
man who thus endeavored to betray them,
was cause Of reioi cling by the Democracy
throughout the State; and this letter was
written by Gen. Pierce in reply to an invi-
tation to attend jubilee at Manchester;
CONCORD. March 16, 1852.
My Dear Sir: Your letter of the 18th
inst, was duly received. yield with ex-
treme reluctance 10 eircum tances which
deny me the pleasure Of participating IN
your jubilee. The victory seems to lack
no element Of completeness. 1t is the tri-
umph Of right over wfong--of the democ-
racy single-handed over all factions and all
combinations-of GeteLrsy 10 the Constuu-
ton and the Union over gsytuGL treason 10
both Present my thanks TO the commit
tee Of arrangements, my congratulations 70
the meeting, and with them, il you please,
the subloined sentiment.
In haste your friend,
FRANK PIERCE.
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The Washington Correspondent OF
the Georgia Times, says;

The Washington Correspondent of
the Georgia Times, says;
"Mr. Webster is just now being abuse
and most earnestly by all SCOTS supporter
in this region They have ceased to den.
his hostility, deep, bitter and avowed, t
SCOTS election, and TO counteract its e
feet, they have taken to deserving the greGt
expounder. A nice set of people they are
truly. Webster's failure to countenance
his own disgrace, they argue, renders him
lar worse in all respects than the Democrats
ever accused him of being. Yor may rest
assured that within the next fortnight their
newspapers may open vehemently on Web
ster, which will be a signal for a pubica.
ton from him, throwing hipself on the
wbig people of the Union at the polls for a
vindlcation of his public life from the slam
ders of the Seward gang His immediate
friends here say that the Scott party have
left him no other alternative"
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and Ae Decta5ation Of independent.

AMI ttc DectaTdttoH 9 independence.
The Declaration of Independence con-
tains the following indictment against the
British king -
"Ile has endeavorcd TO prevent the pop.
uatlon OF these States for that purpose OBJ
structing the laws for the naturalization OF
foreigners, refusing to pass others TO encour.
age their migration hlther, and raising the
conditions of new appropriations Of lands. {"
Gen. Scott would have done the same
thing in lS4l aud 1874. IN his Reed letter
he inclined in favor Of u total repeal of the
naturalization laws. In his more maturcd
production published in the Nation II Intel
Iigencer in "a, under the signature Of
"Amerlcus he urged -
|. To reduce the term of naturalization
from five to three years.
z. To exclude all aliens forever from
the right to vote in any public elections
whatever except
3. Such aliens as shall have served two
years in the Army or Navy, who shall
thereby be entitled to the rights Of citizen
ship, including the right OF suffrage
4. Aliens shall be exempted from invol-
untary service in the army, or navy, (just
us free negroes and indians are.)
8. The law TO 90 into operation six
months after its passage.
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Assaults on Mr.. WeJster-The New
York Tribune charges Mr. Webster as
striking for higher wages. The Detroit
Tribune says Of him:
"When a man once begins to 60 es~
tray, as Mr. Webster seems inclined to
do, public confidence in his integrity
receives a shock that will throw dam
ming suspicion about him, and the peo-
pie will receive what he may say with
doubt and creduIity. He will go down
to his grave unhonored, except by his
colaberers in treachery with not one
honest heart to she'd tear over his
memory
Wings, of the South, what think you
is the cause Of this ferocious onslaught
on a man whom you 50 highly honorl
Because he refuses to endorse General
Scott
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wings, Read This.

The Southern Patriot, published at Green.
vile, South Carolina, contains the proceed
ings Of large public meeting, by which
it appears that Gen. Waddy Thompson.
distinguished whig, formerly Minister to
Mexico, and warm supporter of Fill
more's administration, renounced General
Scott in consequence of his afIilialion with,
the Seward party Of aboitionisls, and
comes up cordially TO the support Of Gen.
Pierce and Col King. In the proceedings
OF the meeting signed by L. 2, Brockman,
chairman, and ID. Heke, secretary, the fol-
lowing notice Of Gen. Thompson's speech
is taken
Gen. Waddy Thompson said, that be-
ing member Of the whig party, it was
perhaps not proper that he should address
the meeting. but that he could not forbear
paying a :rbute TO the worth OF General
Pierce's private and public character, and
his faitbfuIlnes to the rights OF the South
and the whole country. lie said that he
admired Gen. Scott above most men he
had known spoke of their intimate ac-
qualntance, the purity of his life. and his
high social and moral virtues; but that he
feated he (Scot,0 had been seduced within
the influence Of Northern men who were
hostile to the Sorith. its interests aud in
stitutions, and he conId not subscribe 10 the
Internal improvement and tariff features Of
the whig platform,
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scott and Taylor c0mtrasted.

The Portland, Me, Argus, in refer
ring to the silly statement of the wings
that tnerc was AS much trouble about
Tuylor's nomination as Scoit's. says;
Taylor had all the wings of the
southi Scott has hardly enough ofthem
to make corporaGs guard
Taylor professed to be u no.pnrty
man, and so took good many easy
minded democrats Scott is an out and
out whig, and cannot therefore expect
to go beyond strict party voie.
Taylor was in the hands "f larn in
whom both the north and south, of the
whig party had confidence; Scott is un-
der the control of Seward and Greedy
and others, in whom no body has the
slightest confidence.
Taylor had the advantage of wide
spread disaffection in the democratic
ranks at the north; Scott has 10 meet
those ranks united.
1" Taylor was all things to all men,
Scott is nothing to no body
In short, Taylor whipped by the
force of union and humbug; Scott will
be whipped by the force of union, in
spite of humbug."
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wr, webster for ssem. Pierce.
From The Concord Nsw Hampshns Patriot

During the recent visit of Mr..
Webster to his farm at Franklin, a
lady, a relative, remarked to him -
Well, Mr. Webster, was really in
hopes that some time should see a
live President of the United States.
You will yet, Madam, was the in
slant reply of Mr.. Webster, 'ifyou and
General Pierce live until next March.
We have the above from the lips OF the
husband of the lady, who was himself
present"