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and sacred duty Is devolved with increased re-
spousibility upon the Democratic party of this
country as the party of the people, to uphold
and maintain the rights Of every State, and
thereby the Union Of the States, and to sustain
and advance among US constitutional liberty, by
continuing to resist all monopoIies and exclu
sive legislation for the benefit of the few al The
expense of the many, and by vgant and con
slant adhere nee to those principles and compro,
misses OF the Constitution, which are oroaa
enough and strong enough to em brace ana up,
hold the Union as IL is, and the Union as 1t
shall be- in the full expansion OF the energies
and capacities of this great and progressive
people.
of The following gentlemen Maine Hastings
Strickland; New Hampshire, Charles IT, Ather-
tom Vermont David A. Smaley; Massachusetts,
b +. Haleti; Rhode Island Welcome b. Say
les: Connecticut, James H. Pratt; New York,
John P. Beekman; New Jersey, Joseph c. Potts;
Pennsylvana, James Campbell; Delaware, Geo.
r. Riddle; Maryland. Robert M McLane
Virginia, William Fl. Clark; North Carolina
Warren Winslow; Georgia, s. i. Bailey; Ala
bama. Edward C.. Belts; Mississippi, l.. r. Adj
ans; Louisiana, A. G. Penn; Ohio, A. =. Ed
gerton; Kentucky, Francis p. Stone; Tennessee,
George w. Jones; Indiana, A. f. Morrison; Hi
nois, Isaac Cook; Missouri, Ferdinand kenneti;
Arkansas, N. B. Burrows; Michigan, Thompson
r. Brodhead Florida, Thomas Balizell; Texas,
James W. Scott; Iowa, Joseph c. Knapp; Wis
cousin, Benjamin L. Henning; California, VIM.
NJ Gwin.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-06-08
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
SENATE.
MONDAY, June 7, 1852.

HOMESTEAD BILL.
Numerous memorials praying the concurrence
of the Senate in the passage OF the homestead bill
were presented by Messrs. BRreHr, WADE,
COOPER, SEwARr, DoDGE, of Wisconsin, CAss,
and CHASE referred to the Committee on Public
Lands.
PROTECTION AGAINST STEAMBOAT DISASTERS.
Mr.. DAVIS presented twenty.one memorials
Of steam engineers residing on the Northern lakes
and the rivers, bays and CUFFS of the Atlantic
coast, praying the enactment of some law correct
ing as far practicable the evils that now exist
in the conduct of steam vessels
Mr.. DAVIS said There were between five and
six hundred signatures attached to these memo
rails. Their object to secure the passage of
some law aflording further protection to lives and
property on board steam vessels
A bill relating TO the subject, having already
been reported, the memorials were laid upon the
table
Mr.. DAVIS subsequently gave notice that he
should tomorrow call up the bill T" to provide for
the better security of the lives of messengers on
board of vessels propelled in whole or in part by
steam.
Mr. GEfER laid upon the table some amend
ments, which he intended to offer TO that bill when
it came up, which were ordered to be printed
PACIFIC MArL-LINE.
Mr.. WELLER presented the memorial Of a.
fayette Maynard and John Barrott praying Con-
gress to enter into contract with them for carry
ing the mails sem-monthly in steamships between
San Francisco and Panama also joint resoluIiors
of the legislature of California and a memorial
signed by members of both branches of the legis-
lature IN favor of the same, and protesting against
any extension Of the existing arrangement with
the Pacific Mai-Steamship Company.
The papers were referred to the Committee on
Post Offices and Post Roads
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tame him without difficulty, by laying hold of
a certain muscle on which he judged great por
ZION ofhis vigor and activity depended Ac-
encountered royal tiger, who before he could
get hold of the right muscle, tore him to pieces
with his teeth and his claws. "Verily," sighed
the expiring philosopher "knowlcdge is not al
ways power"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-06-08

An immense quantity of Strawberries is grown
in the vicinity of Norfolk, Va. The Beacon
states that from one farm there were put on board
the Baltimore boat in one day thrty-fve chests Of
strawberries, containing SIXTY quarts each
Eighteen acres ofland are devoted to their growth,
and as many as eighty hands are at times employ
ed in gathering it. Several other farms in that
neighborhood produce equal quantities of this
delicious fruit,
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-06-08

EY A curious controversy has sprung up
In California, between Gov. BIeLER and the
Chinese immigrants. We give the message of
the former in this mornings paper. The con.
dltion Of things in that new State is strange and
anomalous, and this is one of its most origi
nal features. The Cinnamon stand their ground
and argue the question with the Governor with
agreat deal of point and ingenuity.
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W- In the report Of the Convention pro-
ceedings published yesterday the two last reso-
buttons Of the platform were not inserted, the
noise and confusion having prevented the re-
porter's hearing them distinctly. They are as
follows
Resolved That we rejoice at the restoration
of friendly relations with our sister republic of
Mexico, and earnestly desire for her all the
blessings and prosperity which we enjoy under
republican institutions, and we congratulate the
American people upon the results of that war,
which have so manfestly justified the policy and
conduct of the Democratic party, and insured to
the United States indemnity for the past and
security for the future"
Resolped, That in view Of the condition of
popular institutions in the Old World, high
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-06-08

tB The pressure on our columns for the
last few days has prevented the insertion of the
usual amount of editorial. The absorbing in
terest of single subject, however, which has
occupied all minds for the past week, will plead
our apology. The result of the nominations of
the Baltimore convention Wall be universally
known through the telegraph long before it
reaches our readers through the mail. On the
proceedings and action of that body we shall
comment at what we regard as a proper time.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-01

Ell PRIAiERA PRESTIDIGlTADORE DEL MGNDO!
GRAND sOIREEs mAGEQUE
WILL SOON OPEN IN RICHMOND
VIE public is respectfully notified TINT the
4 zARD OF AGE,
mACALIHsTEH!
(Late Magician to Isobd H., Queen Of Spain,J
Assisted by
MADAME MACALLISTER,
WIN have the honor of appearing before the ladies and
gentlemen of this city in series of unique original and
unopproach dMc
GRAND sOIREEs MAG1QUEs.
Embracing and unparalleled experiments ia Nccro-
NANCY, Magic, Mechanism. Science and Ehiios-
ophy-such have elected the greatest appreciation
Prussia Italy, &c &C. and also nearly in every principal
city ofthe United States.
MACALLISTER'SP araphernalia and Mechanical APP
paratus weighing FIVE TONS, is of dazzling splendor
and unequaed extent, exceeding in magnifcence any
cabinet either IN Europe Amer7ca!
Full particulars ill future advertisements.
]. NJ WESTON,
ap Agent and Secretary
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dAR ID.

At the earnest solicitation of four hundred of his
fellow citizens the subscriber has consented
himself candidate for the Office of Sergeant of the City
of Richmond
He enters the canvass with animuS urandi towards
the present incumbent but having been unsuccessful
in former when he appeared before the peo
pie in behalf of his friends and being favorite of the
Examiner. (which he feels confident will not desert him
now,) he must look upon his election gesta.
He loves the dear people, and when he is elected will
perform the duties of his Office that the people will feel
compelled to love'their Sergeant.
Oyez Oyer! the election will commence on next
Wednesday, and all the people will to the polls and
vote for Mr. 10 Mayos friend under the penalty of being
left in minority C. A. SCHWAGERLE.
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CHARTER ELECTION
CHARTER ELECTIONS.

obedience the 18th section of Act to amend
the Charter of the City of Richmond, aud for other
purposes passed March 29th 1851 the President of the
Council has caused the following notice to be published
At a monthly meeting of the Council of the City OF
Richmond, held March sth 1852:
rsolred, That the following named places are hereby
appointed in the several w ards of the city, for holding
the Cy Elections which take place the first Wednes
day in April next, to wit:
For Jefferson Ward-at the First Market House;
For Madison Ward-at the City Hail.
For Monroe Ward-at the Shockoe Hill House.
Resoircd That thesolowing named persons be hereby
appointed to supernend and record the election OF Coun
cilmen and City Officers which takes place the first
"Wednesday in April next to wit:
For Jefferson Ward-James Winston, james c. Crane,
Micajah Mangum, Robert H. Syll and George E. Sader
Madison Vard-Herbert A. Claiborne. 7. v Daniel, jr,
George N. Johnson James Allen and Robert M Burton
/ Monroe Ward-Willam Rutherford Shelton Davis
Thomas II. Ellis, Felix Mathews and Samuel Ellis
] Teste, WILLIAM p. SHEPPARD, G. G. r.
I NH 15-pntoan
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-01
BY ALEXANDER MOTT Il co.
No. 81 Main street. opposite tho city Hotel.
REGULAR SALB DAYS:

REGULAR SALB DAYS:
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS.
Nm the above named days will sell at public auction
hafpass o'clock variety of miscellaneous goods such
the following:
NITURE.-Cabinets Wardrobes, Sideboards Blu.
and Shuck Mattresses Dining Tea Toilet and Card Tables
Beds and Bedding &c.
ALSO-A large lot of seasonable piece and cut DRY
Goods &c. with Cloths, Cassmeres Sattinetts Vestnes
Fannels bleached and unbleached Domestcs white and
brown Linen, Table Covers, Oil Cloth do, Hosiery era
watts, Shirts and Drawers &c.
CLOTHING, &c-Also, large collection of seasonable
ready made clothing Boots and Shoes. silk wool and
waterproof Hats cloth and glazed Caps, Cutlery and
large assortment of Trunks Vace and Carpet Bags Ma
sons Challenge Backing Friction Matches Clocks and an
endless variety ofPerunery and Fancy Goods of every
description
NH ALEX. MOTT n co
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w. GODDIN.
NH 81
i CAR ID

ACARD.-To prevent misapprehension, 1 announce
myself as a candidate for reelection the office of
High Constable of the city of Richmond. AS my
time is fully occupied in dschargng the duties of the Office
have none to spare to electioneer might deem it
necessary under other circumstances the public have
had opportunity since into the office in Novem
Der last determine whether deserve their continued
appreciation. Respectfully,
NH 31-dtde BEVERLY BLAIR
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A Gn~,

voters Of R-As the time is not far distant when the
Officers adont this HMn be convened to select City
Candidate for the office of High GoI shem mat am
in which have acted for years. has s mere
sonaly known to many. if not to all the the
city They will judge of my qualifications and fitness for
the Office, and in their decision, shall cheerfuly
acqaiesce Should be elected, all business pertaining
aided by the most thorough business that can be Sc
lected as assistants.
NH 10 GEO w TOIER
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-01

INV 1UKK, Mafch 81.
The steamer William Penn from Chagres, arrived
this morning, with 100 passengers
Fears entertained for the safety of the Monumental
City, which left Panama in January. She touched at Ac-
apuco the 2 February and has since been heard
rom She had passengers large number of returning
Californians, with their families.
The Wings and Democrats of California have both ap-
pointed Delegates to the National Conventions They
are left untrammeled by instructions.
large dealcation has been discovered among the pub
lie officers
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CONG REssEONAL SUMMARY.
WEDNESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.

WEDNESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
WASHINGTON, March 81.
In SENATE.-Mr. Morton presented plan for taking
yeasand nays. Mr. Dawson presented a remonsrance
against the admission of Utah State the ground OF
Mormonism.
In the HOUSE, Mr. ndric introduced joint resolu-
ton relative the Military Land act of s4s The
mttees were then called on for reports
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CAPTAIN OF THE NIGHT WA

Having been repeatedly solicited publicly well
privately to become candidate for the post of Captain
of the Night Watch the ensuing charter elections
now declare that do feel authorised to withhold
my services from the people any capacity they may
choose to assign me- Thankful for the many manifesto
tions of confidence and good will extended by the c
zens have only say that if shall be their pleasure
to confer the office above named upon me- shall sedulous
ly endeavor perform its duties without fear favor
lection. NH 29--tde THOS. B. WHITE.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-01
GRAIN NIEAsURER.

To the Voters Of the CITY Of Richmond:
Having had to decline my former business and being
well known ameng you for the last twenty five years.
now offer myself candidate for the situation of Grain
Measurer and should receive the suages of my fellow
citizens for said Office will endeavor give satisfaction
to oil parties interested
NH 29-eo3t dot THOMAS TYRER.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-01
To The Voters of Monroe Ward.

TO Tie Voters Of Monroe Ward:
Isee it stated in the public journals of the city that
will be voted for to represent in the City Council
bill pending before the Legislature to make the office
of Attorney Commonwealth elective by the people,
and ineligible to the City Council therefore ask
that may not be voted for of the
OF Monroe Ward and avail myself of the occasion
be candidate for the office Inow hold of Attorney for
the Commonwealth in the Hastings Court.
NH 3l-tde JOSEPH MAYO.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-01
TOMNEHssRDNER's SALE OF REAI

tSMEHSSRDNER'S SALE OF REAL
~ ESTATE ON BROOKE AVENUE.-In pursu-
ola decree ofthe Circuit Court of Chancery for the
county of Henco entered in the of Powell and wife
and others vs. Cruchfelds Saturday the Sd day of
April 1852 at the hour of4 o'clock P NJ SHALL as the
Commissioner appointed for that purpose by that Decree
sell at public auction to he highest bidder on the premi
ses the house and lot in the proceedings in the said suit
mentioned being the house and lott the city of Rich
mond on the West side of Brooke Avenue, occupied
agrocery by Mr. L. Grady. The terms of sale vii he
for cash to much will be needed to defray / o
tofore incurred, mot exceeding $685. and credit as
to the residue of the purchase money of 10 and Is
months in equal nsalments for which the bonds of the
purchaser with good will be TAKEN 50.
cirod by retaining the title until they paid and con-
yeyance shall be directed by the Court The ttles be-
leved to be perfectly good, and will be conveyed under
the direction of the Court
P. V. DANIEL, jr, Commissioner
W.GODD1N Auct. NH oo--td
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-01

Having my name mentioned in the public prints
suitable person to be voted for a Councilman from
Monroe Ward, and having been frequently solicited by
my friends to permit my thus be used take this
occasion to say that whilst at the present time it will
extremely inconvenient for them in that ca
pacy yet if they think fit to elect me, will feel myself
in duty bound to serve them to the best of my ability
Very respectfully,
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LATEST NEWS.
Te,esrnp I.e.I for the E.ieI.nona Times.
LATER ERoJ1 CALIFORNIA.

LA7EEfb ENPJI tAEIEENEstEA.
MILLION AND A HALE IN GOLD
New YORK, March 81
The steamer Crescent City from Chagres brings dates
two days later from California.
She brings million and half of dollars in gold, and
two hundred and fifty passengers.
great fire occurred at Downngvie, California, on
the 2lst of February by which Yearly the whole town
destroyed The houses the suburbs alone remained
The steamer North American, from San Juan and San
Francisco was lost the cath February. Her and
passengers were saved.
Business in San Franciscois dull, but prices better.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-01
fremont Temple Burnt.

Boston, March 81.
The fremont Temple burnt this morning Loss
100000 Kings bust of Webster destroyed in the
building. The Temple insured for $4,000 1t was
occupied by thirty tenants, who lost every thing.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-01
Voters on 5th street.

To the Voters Of the Upper Commissioners District OF
Henrico County. =
You will be called upon soon under the Constitution to
elect Commissioner of the Revenue for said district for
which, announce myself a candidate.
NH 30-2t@ T p KEEcrr
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-01

10 the Voters Of Monroe Ward.
Inc following ticket is proposed for yoursupport at the
ensuing Ward Elections: CoUNcILNEN-Charles Dim.
mock samuel D. Denoon, Joseph r. Anderson Joseph
Mayo and David Saunders
~, ALDERMEN-L w Glazebrook, ] Tate, Jas Bray
many Voters Of Oregon and Candles Hill Franklin.
NH 25-td* 1f1;n md Con13sts '
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-01

CHARLESTON COTTON MARKET March 90
We sales today of 500 bales Cotton at GA "a
cents Prices have declined cent from the highest
point of last week. o
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CITY ASSESSOR.

The subscriber respectfully himself candi
date at the approaching Municipal election for the office
of City Assessor.
Should it be the pleasure of his fellow citizens to
elect him that Office he will to the best of his ability
discharge its duties faithfully.
NH 15--2awtd LOGAN WALLER.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-01

NEW YORK MARKETS, March 81
FLoUR-Du, sales of $500 bbls State at 81 So South
ern 81 81 to 81 so. Grain quiet
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-01
by WELLINGTON asODDTN.
NLERY vALUAwE.E rMPRoyEn REAL

" n ne FAH1A N SEIE hWPRNNED REAT
ESTATE ON CANDLES AND OREGON HILLS
IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND.-Will be sold on
premises respectively commencing o'clock those six
Brick Tenements the We line of 3rd street. between
Canal and Byrd Streets adjoining the residence of John
f. Tanner ESD each having front of about 81 feet and
depth OF 100 feet to wide aley also, five other brick
Ienemens at the of 4th and Arch streets each
having front OF about l63 feet and death of feet
Also hive other brick Tenements Oregon Hill four of
them III Towards pan and one of them in Green's row
The above real estate presents peculiar advantages
persons disposed to secure residence small cost
who may wish to make investments in profitable real es
tate.
TARMs-Onethird cash. balance at 3 and months for
approved endorsed negotiable paper title retained
NH ~ w. GODDIN, Auct
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-01

New ORLEANS, March 81.
Kossuth nado speech at the st Louis Hotel in which
he emphatcay denied the reports that he had any
reflections upon Henry Clay in his speech at Louisville,
Kentucky.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-01
GEO. w. TOLER.

I=g JAMES A. SCOTT, ESQ.,, will be voted
for as Councimanin Monroe Ward-as we are entitled
TO nave one to us in that part of the city
which Mr.. Scott resides.
NH 3l-3t* Voters ou 5tb etreet
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-01

THURSDAY-Kentuckv, extra. No. 7s-Capital. d
600. rs Nos, 10 drawn. tickets s2
TAURsDAY-kentucky, No 75-Capital: 5000
rs Nos4 II drawn. Tickets S.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-01

~ W EDNESDAY-Kentucky No 74-Capital. sac, 600.
rs Nos. 10 drawn. Tickets go
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THEATRE.
TO THE CITIZENS OLE RICuMQNQ

To THE CITIZENS OF RICHMOND.
EN- assuming the management of the above establish
u ment to cater for the amusement of my fellow ct
zens believed that would receive encouragement for
the efforts made produce dramatic enter
tanments in style and manner which l hoped would
prove instructive and amusing but from my ignorance of
the profession or the that made in calculations for
the productions of novelties by STARS and one of the
best "Sock Companies that visited our city, find
that it is absolutely necessary for close the Theatre
before the expiration of the that those
to whom am indebted will be at least lenent with me
for awhile so that Imay endeavor qudate my abil
ties. Respectfulv
ap1 WILLIAM L. MAJTIF
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lglKlCHARD FOX respectfully announces himself
candidate Tor the office of CITY GAUGER
NH 19-dtd
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-01
Trial of Captain NagIec.

The trial of Captain Naglee is postponed until next
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-01

BALTIMORE MARKET, March 81
FLouR-Declined Sales $500 bbs City Mills at g..
Nothing doing in grain
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The Suffolk Bank Detalcation.

The Smfolh Bank Dedication
nv BosToN, March 80.
The further examination of Brewer the Bank defauter
has been postponed till Friday. The dealcation as far
as can be aseeraned amounts to 100000 and the
ination of the books has not yet been concluded
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-01
ET0nTmsSE,I -A AND LOTS ON MAIN STREET

HOUSE AND LOTS ON MAIN STREET.
81 BETW ZEN 21ST AND 22ND STREETS, FOR
SALE AT AUCTION.-Will be sold on FRIDAY az
ternoon the End day of April 1852 upon the premises
commencing at O'Clock the large framed Tenement on
the South side OF Main street. between 21st and 2and
streets now in the occupancy of Mr. Isaac Solomon as
Dry Goods store fronting 32 feet running back 1O4 feet
inches; also vacant lot adjoining the West fronting
10 feet on Main street. running back 104 1l-12 feet.
TEItMs-One third cash. balance and years for ne.
gotabe notes. interest added secured by trust deed
by request OF the executor of Joseph Marx deceased
NH 80 w GODDIN Anct
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-01

70 The Voters ofthe Cayof Richmond.
Il respectfully announce myself candidate for Il
Office of Collector of City Taxes
NH 1s-dtd* JJJTJJJS A HORIZON
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-01
Sailing of the Niagara.

The Niagara sailed to-day taking out $4,000 in specie
and % passengers. Rather a brief list.