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es The Rayahs inded, are so devoid of the
pirit or tie means of resistance to the oppres'
ion which brushes them, that they will be the
yictims of these disturbances, whatever may be
HEIR result; but the mountain tribes, OF whom a
part profess the Christian faith, are not to be
attacked and subdued with the same inpunity.
THE political interest OF these occurrences Is
Further increased by the different views winch
|mav be taken of them by the European powers
Will the Russian government offer no eppos'-
tien to measures taken evidently without its con-
|curreuce and in direct hostility to class OF
Christian subjects of the Porte, in whom Russia
has lonu prolessed an especial interest! VIZ
France stand entirely aloot from events affecting
the general policy of the East, aud interesting
TO herself from their proximity to region which
once formed a part of the French Empire =
What policy will Austria, Immediately contigu-
Gus 20 the scene of these occurrences, be de-
posed to pursue 1t is premature to offer any
answer to these questions, and we have yet much
10 learn as to the true nature and extent OF the
movement. But an opinion undoubtedly prevails
in the east of Europe, that the Turkish domln-
ions TO the south of the Danube are likely to be-
come the scene of important events, aud there is
reason to fear that the present ministers OF the
Sultan are men whose only strength lies in their
old Turkish violence, which, if let loose upon the
Christian population of these provinces, might
re-enact scenes utterly intoierabe to the pre-
sent state of public feeling in Europe. The
world has made some progress 10 the last thirty
wears, though the old Turkish party may have re-
manned stationary; and atrocities like those per-
petrated by Ibrahim Pasha in the Morea, or Ali
Pacha in Albau would not be endured by Chris
tandDm
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31
HON. j. M, CLAYTON.

nv. hngusled gentleman, rec ,ntly eleced to the
1om Delaware, ON the 10th inst. entertained the
RS of both branches Of the Legislature of Della
and number of gentlemen from df-reGt parts
ne State with dinner Benson's Hotel in Dover
liter the removal OF the cloth the following toast
unnounced
"John Middleton Clayton: Having faithfully served
his naive State IN the past, she Is willing confide
him for the future"
Mr.. Ciayton and returned thanks to the mem.
bers Of the L. gisature-he Wings for ~Iecting him to
the Senate, ani The Democrats for honor ag him by their
presence the ainment If he had any desire
go back to the Senat it for the purpose ofvindca
ting his and character 1t not his inten-
ton MAXI political speech-his was tn. time
o c3son for effort OF that kind--but with the per-
mission Of those present he would make brlef allu
sion TO the which had TRANSFERRED in the
Senate, because they affected his personal honor and
reputbon. Mr.. Clayton then gave history of the Cen
trail America ,eay how fist his attention was called
to Cenr& American affairs, and detailed the pol teal
condition OF the five States which form that part Of the
continent aad the necessity OF right of way through
them to our Pacific pos After entertaining the
aud for half hour this subject, withou, doing
violence the political sentiments The Democrats IRE
h. turned another theme and spoke eloquen,Iy
OF his native State and the men she had produced
HIS rema ks were listened to with much attention,
and were cosed with the following sentiment:
"Ihe State Of Delaware The home ofonr fathers and
the land OF our birth or our abortion. May every
want others, whether Wing or Democrat SO conduci
reflect honor upon the character OF common moth
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31

" 1t was currently reported in the city last
evening, that rencontre occurred during tie
forenoon in the adjoining county OF Chesterfield,
between young man. living in this city and a
farmer, which resulted in serious injury to tie
former According to rumour, the young man
LETT the city yesterday morning for the purpose
of cunning in Chesterfield Whilst hunting, lie
trespassed upon the premises of farmer, and was
ordered off; upon refusing to obey, the farmer
spoke OF using coercive measures; threats and
possibly blows ensued, when the farmer drew
revolver and fired two bullets into the body of the
Young man,
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that all the depredations on her frontier are com.
mitted by Americas savages. The amount of
damages claimed by the Supreme Government
already amounts TO over S20,00o,O00. This
enormous sum will be swelled to a much
larger amount, as the Apache is making the most
of his tme as we learn from late Mexican files.
to carry the war into the interior of the State
The whole frontier is now entirely undefended
and every courier carries Intelligence to the capt.
tai that some large town or village has been
swept out of existence.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31
TPuBLlC ACr-No. l5.l

AN ACT extend the provisions OF an approved the
third of March, eighteen hundred an forty-seven, and
tweny-sxlh oil February. eight en hundred and forty
nine for carrying into effect the sing compdc
with the States Alabama aud Mississippi, in rela
lion the FIVE per cent. fund and cool
Be it enacteaby the Senate and House Of representa-
tires of the United States Of Amerca IN Congress
bled, That the provisions OF can to amend act
entitled an amend act to carry into
effect, in the States of A'abama and Mississippi,
the existing conn acts with those States with re.
gard the five per cent fund and school reservations,
approved March the third thousand eight bundled
and forty seven and the extend the provisions
said aci, approved February twenty-sxth, eiGh' oen
hundred and ioriy-nne, be and tlir hereby,
extended, allow the State oil Alabama thre
years from the passage of this complete the
lecuons Of land authorized by the sal acts TO which
this is an amendment.
Approyed January 95. 1883
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31

Horace Wilson, the young man arrested in
Norfolk Saturday week, suspicion of being a
c"unterfeter was discharged from prison on
Thursday last. The Beacon says the Mayor of
Norfolk received n letter from this city satisfying
him OF the innocence of the accused, and Instant
" discharged him from custody 1t now appears
that Wilson did not attempt to pass the notes.
he merely enquired if they were current, and if
so, what they were WORTH
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31
[PUBIIC Acr-No- Ia.
AN ACT to prohibit public executl IN the District
of CnlY

[PUBTIc Acr-No- IA.
AN ACT prohibit public executlDn the District
Of Columbia
Be it endctedby the Senate and HouSeot Representa-
tires of the United States Of Ame,ica Congress assem-
bed That persons under sentence OF death, who
shall hereafter be adjudged to suffer DEATH within tle
District of Columbia, shall be executed within the walls
of some prison in the said District within yard oi
enclosure adjoining such prison. and not esewhere and
it shall be the duty OF the Marshal OF the DstiIc
one of his deputies, with such officers Of the prison
consabes and other peace officers such marshal or
deputy may deem necessary and proper, to attend at
such executions
SEc.2. And be ii further enacted That the said mar
sha his deputy, shall invite the District Attorney and
the counsel OF the prisoner two more physicians al
twelve respectable citizens to be present at every such
executions and at the request OF the person 10 be execu
ted shall also low any ministers OF the gospel, not
more than three in number. and any Of his her rela
tves, be present therea but person or persons
other than those in this act mentioned, and no person
whatever, uneer the age OF twentyone years. shall be
allowed to witness any such execution.
Approved January 25, 1858.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31

LIFE OF OUR SAvloUR.-Chase' S exhibition Of
statuary still continues to attract crowds of admit
rers at No. 10 Main street. On Saturday last
the little orphans attached to St. Joseph's
Seminary. accompanied by their teachers visited
the room and were forcibly impressed with the
scenes portrayed in the life of the Saviour of
Mankind. The exhibition will remain open a
short while longer, and we advise all our readers
to avail themselves of the prese opportunity to
see it,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

SATURDAY, Jan. 90.
Prayer by the Rev J. letter, of the third Baptis
Church ~
The SPEAKER laid before the House communiGdi-
from the Governor enclosing statement OF themches
ton OF the Farmers Bank of Virginia and its
on the list Inst EDITION of
Mr. JONES Of C. presented report on tie limits of
VIM. Fontane for change in the corp
the town ofColumbia nFluvnnna co9ads presented
hill to increase the capital stock 9f
Wheeiins Turnpike 4.faiion of s75 600 to the
South " Ssser, nailroai 4ssEE RAILROAD.
nv, u'h1lh!A AND -. Company a loaa ofone million
The bill granting to lh. of completing the said road.
OF dollars, Tor the purRayes 9l noes 49,
was taNeii up a'uPaS YORK RIVER RAILROAD.
-, X. ncHMoNp ding this company with capital
The OH nccorM a Subscription on the part of the
STOCK OF spoooo was taken up and passedayes II,
noes 80 a House then ad;ournad
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Arrival; of the Umitcd Ssntes-ExpelIingo of
Priests ST.

NEW ohhf ohu'
The steamer United States has arrived here
from Aspinwal, with dates to the 10th ut., and
Kingston to the 22d. She brings over one hun
dred passengers and but little gold.
The steamers Northerner aud Oregon arriv ed
at Panama on the 10th. The United States
brings nothing later from California.
The steamer lsthmus, from Quay aqul, arrived
at Panama, with thirty two Jesuit Priests on
board who had been expelled from Eucadore
by the authorities. They were not allowed to
land, except under guard They compiled with
the order on the following day, aud they were
all sent TO Cruces. There considerable ex-
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31

MORE UNCLE ToMMlTuDEs-There seems to
be no end to the tricks of the Uncle Tomites -
We learn from the English papers that swarms
of Abolition agents are now traversing England,
telling pteous story about Mrs. Stowe, whom
they represent as living in garrett in H state of
wretched destituton and suffering. These fell
lows, it is said, are collecting pence and sixpence
in abundance by this imposition. John Bull is
made to sweat handsomely tor his maudiin SEN
sibilities.-Boston Courier, 22d.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31

LIT. HEALD AND LOLA MoNrEZ.-The death
of Lit. Head, the quandam husband OF Lola
Montez, has been nced, denied, and is again
announced. He is said to have executed n will,
in which be bequeathed to the eccentric countess
life interest of ee30, 900, together with his
portfolio of water drawings aud a portrait of
himself. There are those who 90 so far as to spy
that the former will be the more acceptable To-
gacy.
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The New York EXPRESS saws

The Ericsson Air Ship is getting ready for her
trip South which will be to Baltimore or Wash
ington. The Company are also waiting for the
Act of Incorporation, which has been petitioned
for at Albany. This secured, the keels of five
new vessels, told, will be Immediately
laid. The protectors have unabated confidence
in the success of their enterprise, notw;thstand-
ing the faithlessness of many in the eommu-
nity
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31

FINE APPLEs-lts generally tolced"t We believe,
that the apple atains ITS greatest perfection in the
Middle States of the Union in some of which has be-
come quite important product of the frmer To
our conception, however, srp. grown in this coun-
ry nor possibly IN any other, conf IN deicacy Of
favor with the Plrpn, grown in Albemarle county now
offered to the people of this city by Messrs Ragland K
Brother
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31

The Alexandria, Va, Gazette learns that
variety ofwhat called spiritual Manifestations"
took place at the house of the Postmaster Gem
eral in Washington, the other evening, in the
presence of Hon. John Bell, Gov Davis, Prof.
Henry and other gentlemen. Tables moved
without apparent agency, danced to the tune of
" Yankee Doodle" and otherwise gave evidence
of being possessed by some extraordinary inhu-
ence. The Gazette does not understand that any
professed ghost medium was present.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31
WASHINGTON AFFAIRS.

WASHINGTON, Jaa. 18th.
II Is understood that Mr.. Houston Chairman Of The
Committee OF Ways and Means in the HOUSE, about
10 rrpor an importaat bill regulating the coinage
AT meeting Of Democratic citz MS, membars of
Congress and others. held at the In ted States Hotel
this NJ, g. Il F,ench Esq. PRESIDING il de CT
d not to hold the customary lnaasuron Ball. on the
4th Of March, in Consequence OF The dom-st Fiction
oil he President and IN continued ilness OF the Vice
President. Arrangements wnl however be made by
citizens give President Pierce becoming rscel-
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31

The Governor of louisiana in his annual mes
sage, recommends Free Banking for that State.
The finances of the Commonwealth are repre-
sented as in bad condition. During the year
the Treasurer has been unable to meet many just
demands. The circulation of the Banks on the
Both of December amounted to $5,500,000.
while the specie in theirvauts amounted to 3d.
100000,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31
CoNGREss-SATuRDAY.- Senate did not

The House, after passing bill for tho relief of
Gen. Riley, took up and adopted, the report ofthe
committee of conference OH the bill for the relief
of widows and orphans of soldiers killed in the
Mexican War.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31
CONGR ESS-FRTDAY.

sENATE.-After considering and passing Sc
veral private bills the Senate adjourned until
Monday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIvEs.--Ih being
objection day, the House were engaged upon
private business, and many private bills were duly
passed.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31
Destructive Fire in Nashville.

Yesterday morning fire broke out in block
of buildings on College street, worth about $780,
600, and insured for $4,000. The firemen act
ed nob'y, and each company was presented with
500 by the Union ink; also, by Messrs. Fall
" Cunningham, whose house they saved.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31
TPUBLIc ACT--No, 1877

[PUBLIc ACT--No ID
ACT TO erect the Capital of the Nation an Eaue
trian Statue of Washington.
Be enacted by The Senate and House of Representa-
ties of the United States Of america an Congress
6ed That the offity thousand dollars is hereby ap
propatsd enable the President OF the United States
to employ Clark Mills to erect, at the city Of Washing
ION colossal equestrian of George Washington,
at such place the public grounds 10 said city shall
be designated by the Presdeat o. the United States.
Approved January %, 1858.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31

On Friday last, Ncho as Hewlett and William Saul
convicted of the murder OF Waterman in New York ia
August last were executed in the yard of the N Y city
prison The Tribune says nearly six hundred persons
Witnessed the execution.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31

The lower House of the Illinois legislature
has passed a bill. Do, to build bridge over the
Mississippi river at Rock Island.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31

JOHN NJ. SPEED, Esq.-J.e Richmond Times
announces by authority ;, ,as our delegate Mr.
Speed, will not be A,u'le lGr reelection to
the Legislature after i eapFa,1n h ol his pre-
with deem regret Y his constituents in this city
and conntv l.ichbu,g has never had more
faithfuI taller d and accomplished represents
rive tban q. S. During his term of service
m r ~, stions deeply concerning the interests
IS ~, Immediate constituents, as well as others
;nunrhg the welfare and honor of the common
-, 18th have arisen, upon all of which he has
Ted the part of the faithfal representative aud
the enlightened and patriotic statesman. In
every thing involving our local prosperity he has
entitled himself to the unqualified commentator
OF those whom he served. Our regret ut his
withdrawal from the Legislature is lessened by
the hope that he may soon rise to the higher
honors and the wider sphere of usefulness for
which his fine intellect and attanments so adm
raby qualify him.-Lynch. Yrgini an.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31
The Reported Murder at San francisco.

NEW YoRK, Jan. IS.
There is nothing in the California pairs re-
garding the reported murder of Miss satliafne
Hayes or Col Jack Hays. Later !esPatches
from New Orleans also make no IT "''oh OF It.
Both REPORTS are doubtless incorrct.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31

MAYORS CouRr.-Only two subjects before
the Mayor Saturday and neither worthy of being
menti oned.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31

Enoch Reid in 1"tei for aiding in the Jerry slave res
cue cas- : as been convi ted, at Albany.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31

BALTIMORE MARKET, January 29-2P. M.
The Hour market has been veiy active since we
closed our review yesterday. After change $500 bbs
Howard Street were sold at 1925. To-day 1000 hbs
mixed brands sold at s5l63 and 1850 bbls straight
brands at 81 So. at which tho market is firm
No sales of City Mills.
Nothing in Wheat that we could he ,r Of
Sales yellow Corn at 62ae3 cts
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31

| NEW ORLEANS, jan 2e-Cotton is steady; sales of
5000 bales. Sales of 5000 bags Rio Coffee at 9aeac.
CHARLESTON, jan 2s-Sales of60O bales of Cotton at
s4al04c. Prices have declined &c. Middling Uplands
| 1O1c.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31
NEW YORK MARKETS. Jan. %. P. NJ

-, 4. NJ.
CoTToN dull ard dropping
FLOUR Nc-Flours oetter-saes 800 bbls at S. A
for State. Sales of 200 bbls Southern Flour at 6s3
SIS. Rye Flour nominally the same.
GRAN-Wheat firm and quiet-saes 1000 white
Southern at Sl,22 and 800 tennessee at $l25. Corn
r-saIes 1900 bushels CSC for inferior to good
and 60 73c for prime shipping parcels.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31
reIE RTCHuOsD TIMES,

Pu BLIsHED DAILY AND sEMI-WEkLY,
SUBSCRIPTION TERMS.
DAILY PAPEK-per aunum in advanced. ...-.s5 90
II not paid in advance-..... 90
Per month NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 80
Per week III
COUNTRY PAPER-Per aunum .-------s-.-- 4 90
For six months 2 80
For three months l SO
ADVERTISING TERMS.
Observation-Disclosures charged the current rates to
witt Daily paper first insertion so cents and each sub
seauent insertion % cents Semweeky paper rs cents
first and each subsequent Insertion
advertisements ordered in the semweeky paper appear
also in the daily paper. free of charge.
AGENTS.
PosrM AsrERs throughout the State of Virginia au
forzedto act as agents. and oeral commissions grant
ed upon all monies received.
Mr.. J. Z. BRIGHTWELL. of Dauvlle, Is our specia
agent in that section of the State.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31

The sister of Senator Athertol, died on Saturday
last.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31
AN ORDINANCE


ESTABLISHING The Otce of Engineer Of lie City. aud
amounting the Ordinance concerning the Commissioners
and Superintendent Of Streets, and Oreryeer Of he
city Hands.
10. There shall not be paid by the Chamberlain under
the preceding sections than forty thousand dol
lars during the fiscal commencing the day of
March, 1858, more than that during any succeed
ing fiscal year. unless 1.-THE end of any fiscal year there
sppear to be plus from the OF said year afer
setting apart the sinking fund required by the charter
and paying whatever else is required within such
for other purposes than the redemption OF the principal
OF the certificates oipermanent debt; in which tae
Cosnc. by resolution may for the year after that
IN which there IS such surplus make addition to the
said forty thousand dollars of such poems expe-
dent, not exceeding tho amount of said surplus
GRAPE SCARFS, GRAPE SCAasEs.-
~ Coloured and white embroided Grape Scars for sale
by G. HARTWELL * co,
ia Is Opposite Swan Tavern.
eSOAP STONE GshDDa .ES-For baking
~ buckwheat cakes, preventing burning or Otherwise
the best article use with cake turners by
r., III. ZIMMERMAN
ia ~ Corner Main aud l2tt stsl
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31

AUCTION NOTICE--Atention is particularly
invited to sale OF teal Estate take place on Union
Hill this asernoon' commencing at O'clock with the
house ar lot Immediately adjoining the property Known
az fine seven Chmneys.
~ See advertisement
Sale to be conducted by GEO. j. SUMNER
ia3l -.
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AgTETU0N NOTICE.-Atie

BALTIMORE, an. geld, schrs. Falmuuth, Creigl
ton, aud Cambridge, Jenes, Richmond.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31

NEGROES EMANcIPATED.--tiiles FtZhuell,
wealthy hatchelor, died ut his residence in Eau
quier, on the l4th inst, aged 80. 1t is stated
that by the provisions of the will some eighteen
or twenty negroes are liberated. We have heard
1t intinated as probable that an attempt will be
made to set the will aside.=Fted. HcraLI
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31
MARINE INTELLIGENCE
PORT OF RICHMOND.

ARRIVED,
Steamer Virginia, Teal Philadelphia, mdse to r
Rankin
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-31

A SENSIBLE LANDLoRD-A little incident
TRANSFERRED some weeks ago at one of our Frank
fort hotels, which, under the temperance excite
ment is not unworthy Of notice. The names of
the parties we shall withhold from the public
for shame sake.
A little girl entered the tavern, and in pitfu
tones told ii keeper that her mother had sent
her there to get eight cents.
"Eight cents.' said the keeper.
Eyes sir.''
"What does your mother want with eight
cents! | don't owe her auythng!'
"Well,' said the child, 'father spends all his
money here for rum, and we have had nothing to
eat today. Mother wants to buy a loaf otbreud"
A loafer remarked to the tavern keeper TO
''kick the brat out"
'No, I'll give her the money, and if the faith
er comes back here again kick him OUT
Frankfort Her0Id
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BY TIL GRITTY.

LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES,
Passed during the Second Session of the Thirty second
Congress.
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e-sasEszzEsNY'S LINE FOR PHILADELPHIA The
steamship VIRGINIA., Capt. Teal is ready to re-
ceve freight, and will sail Wednesday the I'd FeLru-
airy, at O'clock A. NJ For freight passage apply to
r. RANKIN.
fa,facular nottceto Shippers The steamers will here
alter leave Richmond and Philadelphia alternately every
Wednesday,
ia 81 r. r. Agent