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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-29
1COMNYUNIcATED I

The negotiation of the State bonds for four mil
lions with Selden, Withers & Co., for the benefit
OF whom 1t may concern, contains provision, the
full effect OF which seems to have escaped the no.
tice of those who have commented on it,
Selden, Withers & Co. undertake to pay the
coupons Tin interest) till the maturity of the bonds
say 80 years, and are to receive the amount of
such interest in specie funds, mi-annually, one
month in advance. The profit to them on this
arrangement, asrespects interest, is shown to be
$1,000 per annum. Specie funds are equal to Nor
thern tunds so that there is no loss to them on
that score-of at most, the mere transmission of
gold from Richmond to New York-perhaps one
dollar on $1,000.
Now to the subject first alluded to: It il well
known that portion of the dividends on all stocks
remains uncalled tor-some of it for months. some
for years, and some is never demanded The loss
OF Coupons involves the loss of interest-Coupons
are exceedingly minute bits of paper. easily lost
Or misaid-or if for small sum, may be retain
ed until two or more shall mature.
Now whatever profit may arise from such loss
or delay inures to the benefit not of the State but
OF the contractors. Furthermore, however long
they may be withheld from presentation, the
! State remains responsible for the payment al
though it has already paid the contractors in adj
vance. Suppose bond with its appurtenan
coupons is lost, destroyed or mslaid, or slowed
away amongst the effects of a deceased person
and not found unit! the next generations or after {
lapse of 40 or so years-the State is bound t.
pay the bond and its appnrtenant coupons, while
| the contractors have had the full benefit of ar
amount OF interest equal to the principal, withou
| giving any security for refund, and they ana
theirimmediate successors may be numbered witt
the dead. In a word, they retain the money not
the State the responsibility.
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ticket aud we cannot permit ourselves to enter
tain u doubt as to the result of the pending con-
test.
We are indebted to the Petersbarg Express
neat penny paper recently established in the
"Cockade Town" for a Geographic synopsis of the
proceedings of the Raleigh Convention. Though
somewhat averse to increasing our list of exchan-
ges, we cannot forego the pleasure of extending
that courtesy to our spirited little contemporary
1t is really one of the handsomest penny papers
in the land: and we congratulate its editors, Mes
sieurs Paul and Ellyson, upon the favourable i'm
preston they have already made upon the pub
lie
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Charles L. Mosbu. ESa.


The subjoined communication appeared in the
Wing OF Tuesday. The tribute paid by the writer
to the high professional and moral character of
Mr.. Moshy, is one that will command universal
assent. we learn, however, from the editorial
remarks of the Wing, that Mr.. Mosby is not and
does not desire to be a candidate for this or any
other office. This and other nominations of him
have been made without his knowledge or con-
sent:
To the Caiseas Of the First Judicial Section of Vi,
giaid:
You will be speedily called select Judge of the
Court of Appeals for this Section This is the Court of
last resort its decisions conclusive the rights of
the citizens its judgments give pemanence and nay to
our laws and Government.
1t needs no argument to satisfy every man, that those
who occupy such stations should possess enlarged expert
ence extensive legal learning untrng industry and ele
waited moral character
All these great requisites possessed in an eminent
degree by Chas. L. Mosby, of Lynchburg.
We are not advised as to the views of Mr. Mosby in
the premises but respectfully commend him to the peo-
lie OF the section who would ado1n the Bench and
P o service and homer to the State.
A Member Of tile Bucking CHAN. Bar
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Ey~The Mayor of Charleston convoked NEE
ting of the citizens of that city the evening OF
the Goth inst. for the purpose of taking into
sderation the part which the city should act
towards the proposed Railway communication to
the West through the Rabun Gap. Those who
perused the late communication of Col Garnetts
setingforth it did the danger to be apprehended
from the action of the people of Charleston in
relation to this scheme, will not fail to mark with
interest the result of this meeting. If tho peo-
pie ofCharleston shall determine to spare Meth
er means nor energy to render their city the out
let for the trade of the West, we need scarcely
say this determination will seriously affect the
ortunes of the Southern Railroad; unless, indeed
our Legislators shall at grant sufficient aid te
enable the company to push the road through te
the Tennessee line.
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North Carolina Whig State Convention,


This body assembled in Raleigh on Monday,
and was permanently organized by the selection
of Mr. F. P. Satterwaite, of Pitt county as Presi-
dent. Thirty-seven counties were represented
by one hundred and forty delegates. After ap-
pointing committees to prepare business for the
action of the Convention, an adjournment took
place till Tuesday morning.
On Tuesday morning, the Convention re-
assembled. Hon. john KERR. of Caswell coun-
ty, was nominated as the Wing candidate for
Goyernor-and the nomination was agreed to
with acclaination. 1t is understood that the Hon
David Outlaw, whose name had been prominent
" mentioned in connexion with the office OF
Governor, declined the honor of nomination.
The Convention then adopted series Of reso-
lutions, declaring their decided preference for
MILLARD FILLMORE the Wing candidate in
the approaching Presidential election, but ex-
pressing determination to abide the decision ola
National Convention, provided the most full and
updoubted guarantees are given, that the candi-
date will sustain the great Compromise meas
ures in each and every essential particular, and
declaring in the most emphatic terms their appo-
siton to tho doctrine of non-interventon, adyo-
Gated and promulgated By Louis kossuth.
The greatest enthusiasm and unanimlty pre-
vailed. The Wing party the Old North State
will use avery honorable endeavor TO carry Their
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Row ON CHURCH HILL, IN WHICH A Doc AND
AN AXE FIGURED.--A white man named John
NJ. Childress was yesterday brought before the
Mayor to answer the grave charge of aretng
man named Copell, short time since, at house
on Church Hill, jointly occupied by the parties
and their families for they are both married men,
1t appeared from, the statement of Copell that he
and Childre disagreed as to the propriety of the
latter's keeping vicious dog in the lot belonging
to the house; that Notwithstanding this disagree
ment dated back an indefinite period, Childress
had made no hostile demonstration, and the parties
occupied towards each other the position of armed
neutrals. On the night of the 2lst April however,
the slumbering volcano in Childress' bosom burst
forth. Copell says that that dreadful night, he
entered the house, locked the front door and took
the key to Childress, when the latter instead of
taking it, raised broad-axe and struck him
rousing blow on the head with the blunt part of
that terrible weapon. Had he used the edge of
the axe, the probability is that the unfortunate
Copell would have suffered decapitation.
daughter of Childress was then sworn, when
she proceeded to give quite different version
of the whole affair. The Mayor, however, held
Childress to bail in the sum of 500, which he
gave, and thus ended the affair.
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A standing army in times of peace is, in the

standing army in times of peace is, in the
modern kingdoms of the earth, an incubus and
burthen upon the government for the protection
of which it has been called into existence. This
is, we believe, the case with the land forces of
England and France, and we believe of all the
States of Europe, with the exception of the en-
pire of Russia. After the military exercises are
over the soldier is then free and becomes the vic
tim of idleness and dissipation. He is almost as
great pest in times of peace to the community,
which may be ill-starred enough to have him, as
an enemy would prove in time of war. The Ro-
mans had most excellent way of disposing of
these gay gentlemen-they putthem to work, and
by this method converted vicious idler into use
full man.. The works of public Improvements, for
which the ancient Romans are so Justly ceebra-
ted, were for the most part constructed by these
military laborers.
The result was, that when their services were
demanded, they took the field with robust and
hardened constitutions, instead of being enervated
by life of Incidence and vice. Whilst the En-
peror Of Russia does not follow the Roman ex-
ample and compel his soldiers to convert their
swords into pruning hooks, he is wise enough to
encourage them to follow some honest employ
ment. The consequence is, that having the av-
enues ofindustry open to him the soldier is ena-
bled to tighten the weight of the military burthens
of the empire
Every Russian soldier exercises trade or business
and when off duty, is permitted employ his time in
earning the wages Of his calling In proportion as he
brings back money the general deposits he becomes
entitled for himself his wife and his children &c. to more
or less benefit from the provision thus founded Thus
soldier is q ",
cases his wages not paid himself ALL but in
the first instance to the trustees of the chest fund
question To such extent is this system carried that
when soldier knows nc business he is permitted
money for months together the valet any
CIVILIAN who may accept of his services Nay his master
may be foreigner And what is more, his mistress may
be foreigner and the soldier may hire his time in
this manner to foreign lady. And furthers STILL fhe can
not procure place as servant he may go as day
messenger actually engage of casual errands and for
tuous jobs All this is fact And indeed better no
more sober more trustworthy respectful and re-
spectacle domestics can be obtained in Peersburgh
The habits of discipline and the fear of authority are
strong IN them They broken obedience implicit
intelligent and prompt The master has great hold over
Them Misconduct could go unpunshed and the pun
lshmen would be severe. We knew ofan English lady who
was most excelenty served by of these warike do
mestics day duty His rigid carriage and tacitur ODE
dlence We're at once invaluable and amusing Thus the
man who fought in Persia, one time may at another
polish the boots OF tourist carry ady notes in the
capital
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THE AMERICAN CHARGE D'AFFAIREs AT VI
ENNA.-Currency has been given to rumors that
the Hon. Charles J. McCurdy, the American
Charge d'Affaires at Vienna has received certain
sights from the Austrian government. We under
stand that these rumors unfounded. 1t could
hardly be expected that the Austrian cabinet
would volunteerany extra courtesies ohim while
M Kossuth, whom they consider REBEL was be-
ing received in this country as martyr to patri-
otism and victim to Austrian vengeance; but
we learn that he has received every civility and
courtesy to which his position and character of
right entitled him.
The Austrian government have reason to know
that had it been otherwise he would have not
remained day in Vienna. Mr.. McCurdyi is one
ofthe last mon in the world likely to brook insult
from any quarter. The frmness and discretion
with which he has so far exercised his functions,
as an American representative abroad, have been
alike creditable to himself and honorable to our
Government.-NeV York Commercial Aduerti-
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Central Rail Road.-From statement pub
lished in the Richmond papers, we are pleased
to see that there has been gratifying increase
of about $40 ,000-or nearly 33s per cent-in the
receipts of this road for the past six months over
the corresponding period last year. Of this in
crease more than $4,000 are for the item Of
freight.
By the way there has been most marked inn
provementin the entire management ofthe Cen
trail Road within the last few months. Since the
appointment of the present very efficient supern-
tendent, everything goes on like clock work, and
the cars run with as much regularity as on any
Northern road. The Directory deserve the thanks
of the travelling public for the elegant passenger
cars they have provided, and when the track shall
have been relaid with heavy iron, there will be
nothing left to desire. A trip from Charlottes-
will to Richmond will then be real pleasure
Chas. AtIrocate
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General Assembly of Virginia.
TUESDAY, April 81, 1852.
SENATE


Mr.. BRAxToS called up the bill concerning oys-
ters in the county of Lancaster. On motion of
Mr.. CATLETT 1t was amended SO as to apply to
the county of Middesex, and the bill passed.
Mr. SHEFrEY called up the bill reducing the
capital stock Of the Central Bank of Virginia.
The bill being on its third reading, a discussion
arose thereon, in which, incidentally, the whole
system OF banking in the Commonwealth was
considered The debate was conducted by Mes
sleurs. DENEALE. SHErFEY, SmAcKELFoRD, Car
LETT SWEENEY, THOMAS, AMBER, CowAN,
SToyALL, WATSON, WITcHER and BRAxfoN.
MI. MASON called the ayes and noes, aud the
bill passed-ayes "a, noes 8.
The order of the day-the bill in relation to
line OF steamers between ports in Virginia and
Antwerp-was called up by Mr.. SMITH, upon
whose motion it was made the order of the day
Tor Thursday, the 9th of May.
The House bill releasing to Peyton L. Rich
ards and James Thomas the amount of iudg-
ment recovered against them by the Common
wealth. was taken up, on motion of Mr.. WAT
SON MIR. w. explained the bill, and it passed
the roll being caed-ayes 49, noes 8.
MIR. HALL froma select committee on that sub
Jec, reported bill providing for the election of
two Commissioners of the Revenue for each of
the counties of Mason and Wayne which was
read.
The bill concerning liens to persons who build
or repair houses in the city of Petersburg and
county OF Ohio, was taken up on motion of Mr..
SWEENEY.
Mr. SWEENEY proposed an amendment, at the
suggestion of the Senator from the City of Rich
mond to include that city in the provisions of tho
bill.
tween Messrs. SHEFFEY, SWEENEY, WATSON
and AMBLER. Without concluding, Mr.. A. gave
way, and on motion of Mr.. CAMPBELL, the Sem
ate ad journed.-Enquirer.
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FIRE.-About 10 O'Clock Tuesday night, the
stable of DR.. James Bolton, situated on Grace
street, nearly opposite Centenary Church, was
discovered to be on fire. AS the fire originated
in the interior of the stable, the flames were fed
by combustble materials on all sides, and almost
as soon as it was discovered the building was en-
veloped in the flames. A fine riding-horse, be-
longing to Mr.. Walter S. Harrison, was consumed
in the stable; and we regret to learn that the
coloured hostler, in endeavouring to rescue the
animal, suffered seriously from the effects of the
fire.
Somewhat later, the smouldering embers again
burst into fame causing second alarm, but no
damage was done beyond the serious discomfort to
the fremen Of being called out as an early hour of
the morning to repair to the scene of their exer-
tions in the forepart of the night.
The fire was undoubtedly the work of a vile in
cendiary, who was melted to the act probably
from other motive than desire to create
''noise and confusion ir the streets, and witness
the operations of the ire-engines.
negress snow confined in Jail upon the charge
ofarson, and we learn that the evidences of her
guilt are clear and unquestioned- we re-
mind the worshipfu Justices composing the Hus-
tings Court, that the vile incendary will continue
practice his art until deferred therefrom by the
terrors of condign punishment
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The following is the picture furnished by Mr..
Neon of Gar Nicholas, the mighty monarch
who crushed the descendants of Attila, w it'll rs
much ease as gauntled hand would crush n
wasp:
L forgot everything around Inc, except that
great mighty figure towering aloft. 1t were use
less to describe very particularly the present En-
peror ''of all the Russas." People in England
still remember him, as he was when he visited lis
in his magnificent youth. Years have indeed
made some change. His hair is thin, 'yhich was
then abundant. Public care has written
some lines on q face, far more commanding,
though perhaps less naughty, and certainly less
blooming, than in those days. But he has still
the same marvellous width OF chest and shoulder
the same royal looking height, the same large
open blue eye full of authority and instinct with
mind; n forehead which is even broader and loftier
than of old, and which never yet belonged to one
whose mental powers were not extraordinary;
and that statuesque set of the head, which, if it
wore no crown, would yet make you know It for
the head Of some mighty king
''Ihey would have proclaimed him. said | to
myself, ION their shields, in the days of Atta or
of Clovis.''
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BRIcKs.-The Petersburg Express complains
Of the inadequate supply of bricks to meet the
demands of builders in that city and says that
Sin some cases Richmond has been resorted to-"
We are happy to be able to say that we have
heard of scarcity of the article in this city,
and we trustour Petersburg friends will be induced
to order largely from the kilns in the neighborhood
of this city. So far from any scarcity existing
here, it is not unusual sight, in some localities
to see oafers staggering about with bricks ia their
hats /! Now we put it to our contemporary to say,
whether this result is Or is not, owing to an un-
due supply of bricks.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-29
Nathaniel Hawthorn, in one of the Stories con-
tanned in his volume of .'Twice told Tales
makes the following apt and beautiful reflections
about Newspapers and Editors


Here is volume ofwhat were newspapers each
on small halfshee yellow and time stained of coarse
fabric and imprinted with rude old type Their aspect
conveys singular impression of antiquity species of
literature which accustomed to consider ns con.
nected only with the present moment. Epherneral as
they were intended and supposed to be- they have long
outlved tn printer and his whole subscription list and
have proved durable their physical existence
than most of the timber bricks and stone of the town
where they were issued These but the least of their
trumphs The government the interests the opinions in
short all the moral circumstances that contempora
ry with their publication have passed away and left no
better record ofwhat they than may be found in
thesefra leaves Happy the editors of newspapers
Their productions excel all others in immediate POPULAR
ty and certain to acquire another sort of value with
the lapse of time They scatter their leaves the wind
the sybi did, and posterty collects hem to be trea
sured up among the best materials of it's wisdom With
hasty pens they write for Immortality.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-29

IMPRISONMENT OF CoLoRED SEAMEN IN SOUTH
CARoLINA.-The validity of the law of South
Carolina, requiring the imprisonment of colored
seamen, who may arrive in the ports of that state
has at length been controverted in form which
will put it to the test before the judicial tribunals
of the country. Manuel Pereira, colored Por-
tuguese sailor, articled to serve on an English
brig, which was recently driven into Charleston
by stress ofweather, having been arrested and
committed to Jail, Mr. Matthew, the British consul
at that port, has appliedto Judge Withers through
his counsel, Mr.. Pettigru, for writ of ha5eas
corpus. The Judge has refued to grant the writ,
and notice of appeal has been given. The issue,
therefore, has been legally raised, and there is
every probability that it will ultimately be car
ried up to the Supreme Court ofthe United States
for final adjudication.
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A SAILOR IN LIMBo.-James H. Stoles, the
sailor who was committed Tuesday for insubordi-
nation and mutinous conduct on board the schr
Almanny, was yesterday examined and again
committed to Jail in default of $500 security for
good behaviour.
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LOCAL INTELEsGENCF,.
HENRICO CIRCUIT COTRT

| Commonwealth rs. HIM. NuH.-The prisoner
who stood charge with grand larceny, was placed
at the bar Tuesday, and the venire men called
After some difficulty fair and impartial jury was
empanneled and the trial progressed. The pris
oner was accused OF appropratng to his own use
a cloak and gold watch belonging to George a
Goddin, an individual who sought LODGINGS in
Niulfs house in Rockets, somewhere about the
LIST of February 1851. Goddn stated that upon
retiring at night he left the articles in his room,
and upon awaking the following morning dis
covered that they were missing that upon ques-
tlonlng Null, he denied knowing any thing about
either the watch or cloak. Witnesses were then
introduced who testified to the fact that Null had
subsequently worn Goddin's cloak publicly, and
had caused the No. of the watch lost by G. to be
altered at one OF the jewelry shops in this city,
On the part OF the Defence witnesses were intro
duced to prove that the cloak and watch were
pawned by Goddin as collateral security for the
sum Of 1875 loaned him by Null. After the wit
nesses had been examined, cross examined and
bamboozed by counsel on both sides, Mr.. Young
opened for the commonwealth and was followed
by Mr.. August, for the prisoner. The Court
then adjourned.
Yesterday, Mr.. r. G. Scott continued the az
gument on behalf of the prisoner, and was fol-
lowed by Mr.. Young for the commonwealth
The case was then given to the jury, who, after
retiring short time, returned and rendered a
verdict of GUILTY, assessing the term of conine-
ment OF the prisoner in the State Penitentiarv Mt
three years.
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KAFFIR PUNTsHMENrs.-Death is frequently
inflicted among this nation, and in various ways
most of them diabolicaly cruel. I will merely
mention one as specimen of the most ingenious
and refined cruelty, and as it appears to me one
of the most fightful tortures that can be inflicted
The culprit is rubbed all over with grease; he is
then taken to an ant hill against which he is
placed and secured to the ground. The anthill
is then broken and the ants left to crawl over him
and eat his flesh from his bones, which they do
in time most effectually. doubt whether the
Inquistion ever invented torture SO horrible and
lingering as this must be. Let me remind the
reader that ants three times the size of those
he is accustomed to see in England, and their
bite most irritating and painful.-IAe Cape and
tho Kofirs