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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-26

TsE JAPAN ESfTpirior.--Fhs Boston Post
publishes the following extract from letter re-
ceived from gentleman who has lust returned
to this country from trip to China, relative to
the feelings ofshe Japanese toward the expedition
of Commodore Perry:
ii was informed by gentleman-a native of
Japan, that the Emperor is ready for the Amer.
can expedition. He exhibited a letter to ma
which he had.Just received from one of his conn.
trymen, then on the island of Jeddo. That the
people kept strict lookout all over the coast.
and that their fires were already burning on the
mountains at night in order to be prepared in
case the squadron should appear at night. One
million of soldiers ready and at hand. The
coast is all set with guns, while in the bay of
Jedeo, where the fleet is expected, there are
countless war !unks, and the whole bay is sur
rounded with iunumerable forts The expedi-
ton will find the Japanese much better soldiers
than they anticipate.
The presents had better have been left at home.
A trade will not soon be opened with that coun-
try, except by force.''
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ARRESTED UNDER SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMsTAS-
cEs.-On Monday night Mr.. r. ID. Sanxay arres.
ted white man in the alley below his store. un.
der circumstances which, to say the least, were
rather suspicious. The man gave his name MS
Thomas Mcclure; but refused to go to the cage.
eontending that he had committed no crime bv
stepping into the alley. Mr.. s. however, seized
the intruder and handed him over to the police.
Yesterday he was brought before the Mayor,
when Mr.. Sanxay stated that he heard some person
trying bolt to one of the windows, aad went out
and found the prisoner 10 the alley near the win
dow The Mayor committed the prisoner 10 de-
fault of 500 security for good behaviour.
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CONGRESS-MONDAY

SENATE.-A message was received from the
president 10 relation to the award of Louis Ma
poieon lnthe case Of the brig General Armstrong;
Also transmitting correspondence in relation to
the claims OF Great Britain to the Mosquito coast
or any portion of Honduras.
The Senate proceeded to consider the bill to
repeal an act concerning tonnage duties on Span
ish vessels. Mr. Mallory addressed the Senate
thereon. but without concluding gave way to a
motion to proceed to the consideration of execu-
tive business. After an executive session the
Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPREsENrATivEs.-Th House
devoted its session for the most part to the consid
GRAFTON of private bills, some of which-for the
relief OF Abigail STAFFORD Ann C. Belknap, Ma
than Weston, Frances B.. Gardiner, and John w.
uwlnney--were passed, and the balance were
appropriately referred.
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FROM MEXICO

\ We have received dates from the City of
Fiexico0p to the 26th ultlmo, being news five
days later than that already published
The Orden translates that part of Presi-
dent Fillmore's message which refers to the
Tehuansepec question. 1t makes comment
thereon.
After the arrnistice of forty -one hours granted
ct Ciudad Victoria, Basave asked seventy-two
hours more, during which he withdrew his for
ces. The State of Tamaupias remained at the
mercy of the insurgents.
A letter has been intercepted, written by Gen.
Arista to D. Jesus Cardenas, in which he tells
linn not to show any mercy to the insurgents-to
pursue them to death.
1t would appear that the attachment of the
National Guard for the Government is growing
] ,ss and less under the severe want and exigen-
,.ies which they and their families are made to
suffer.
| The Ordeu says, speaking Of Tamaupilas: at
was not Carvajal, it said, that invaded the
national territory at the head of hundred fill
busters-the leader of this expedition is Az.
ties Treveno. They were beaten by Col. Cruz
who routed them with a part of the forces
which he commanded for the attack on Tam.
pico.
The Trait d'Union has news from Guarma.
that the remnant of Count Raousset's expedition
had dspersed-sone having embarked for Ma
zatlan, others for ACAPULCO and the remainder
about eighty, were about to sail on the Alerta fol-
San Francisco.
An earthquake had occurred at Giudad Guer.
rera, injnring many of the buildings. The crater
of Jorullo, in Coma, had had eruption
The lava rising more than two hundred fee
high.
The port of Acapulco had been selected by
the San Francisco Whaling Company depot
n. O. Delta.
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A CASE OF KIDNAPPING AT CoLUMBIA.-A
letter dated Columbia Pa, JAM 18, says .sOn last
Wednesday night colored man was induced by
one or two acquaintances of his own color, to en-
ter shed Situated in the rear of Fishers tavern)
to get an arm load of wood. Upon entering he
was Immediately seized by four ruffians, gagged
and hand cuffed, run across the Susquehanna
bridge, Immediately placed in q conveyance, and
thence hurried on to Baltimore. There he was res
cognized as free man and immediately released
and furnished with a pass and funds to carry him
back home, where he arrived safely on Friday
ast
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BILLS PASSED.
SENATE.
oGAN IA i IL.
MONDAY. Jan. "a,

MONDAY. Jan. "a.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
Mr.. STUART called for the order of the day,
the bill dstrcting the State for elecsine Com
missioners of the Board of Public Works, &c.
The amendment proposed to the substitute
by Mr.. SHEFFEY, restricting the meetings of the
Board to the city of Richmond elected consid-
cradle discussion by Messrs. Mason, SHEFFEY,
REaER, DENEALE, SHAcKELFoRD. WIrcHER
STovALL, WARD, MARTIN and STUART.
1t being competent to perfect the original bill
Mr. MARTIN proposed to amend it so as to make
the meetings of the Board once in every two
months. After. considerable discussion, Mr..
BRowN demanded the previous question, under
the operation of, which the amendment was re-
jected.
Mr.. SHAcKELFoRD proposed an amendment re.
quiring the Board to reside in Richmond. This,
too. was rejected.
Mr.. SHEFFEY's amendment Restricting the
meetings to the city of Richmond) was then
agreed to.
The bill was amended in various other parti-
culars The question being on filling the blank
in relation to salary,
Mr.. DENEALE proposed the sum of $25OO,
with the intention of proposing further to amend
by striking out that portion of the bill allowing
necessary travelling expenses.
Mr.. STovALL proposed $4,000 Some of the
expenses incurred in travelling; for instance,
going beyond the State for the purpose of nego-
tiating loan, ought to be paid, Mr.. 8. contend
ed.
Mr.. SHEFFEY proposed S2250. He was for
$4,000 salary, and allowing the same amount as
was allowed by the House for travelling expenses,
$3.50.
Mr.. CowAN proposed $500. The first ta-
lent in the country could be obtuined for that
amount.
Mr. MARTIN thought that $4,000 was enough.
All the duties OF the Board were performed now
by officers who had other duties to perform They
only got $4,000 for all their work.
Mr.. SAUNDERS thought the clause allowing
travelling expenses ought first to be acted on
The several propositions were then with
drawn.
Mr.. Thomas proposed an amendment making
the travelling expenses not 10 erceed $3.50. Lost
ayes 6, noes 10.
Mr.. DESEALE proposed to strike from the Lii
all that portion allowing travelling expenses.
Agreed 10.
Mr.. CArLErT opposed S225o; Mr.. DENEALE
S2500f MIR. CowAS $3.50; Mr.. WiTcHER $4,000
as the salary of members of the Board
Without coming to a vote, on motion of Mr.
SHAckEIFoRD, the Senate adjourned,
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AN UGLY LOOKING CAsE.--A day or two since
white lad named R. Davis offered lot of wool
for sale to the agent of the Woollen Factory in
'h's city, winch was recognised part of lot
stolen from the factory. Upon being questioned,
the lad prevaricated, but finally acknowledged
that white woman named Catherine Houston,
who kepta small grocery on the Basin, had g.
quested him to dispose of the wool--that it be-
longed to her, &c. A search warrant was OBJ
tanned and upon BEING placed in the hands of off,
GERS Ter and Trueheart, they repaired to the
house occupied by Mrs. Houston, Monday even
ng. Anticipating domiciary visit, Mrs. H.
had prndenty closed the doors and windows
other words, she was 'snot Mt homer" or. if at
home' was not prepared to see company. The
officers called--thumped at the front door with
their bludgeons, but received no response, The
stiffness OF the house seemed to Indicate that It
was untenanted. Contrary to athe rules of DO
hseness' the officers persevered in paying their
rApecfs TO Mrs. Houston. happy though strikes
o~s OF them: He suggests the propriety of enter
ing thro' the second story window! Aided by his
companion, he easily climbs up, hoists the window
and springs into the house. Shortly after entering
WINDOW.
ellis his friend below tails right''-unlocks the
front door. opens it and invites his companion in.
The poor woman literally quaked with fear when
she found her straiagem had failed. and that she
was really in the hands of the officers. In the
midst OF her distress, she made clean breast of
the whole affair. Told the officers that the wool
belonged to her; that she had purchased it at
different intervals from slave named Thomas
aosby, Zone of Messrs. Clark & Hatcher's dris
vers) and had paid him for it in drinks aud snacks
that she had authorised the boy Davis to sell it on
her account, and was sorely distressed at the
turn affairs had taken. The officers took her to
the cage, and yesterday she was brought before
the Mayor. She made no defence and was
committed 20 Jail to await trial before the Grand
Jury term of the Hastings Court Value of the
wool stolen Sl8.
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Mrs. Biady, (lsnguidly.) "Did you 1 didn't


sstl
Mys. Biady, Csnguidly.) "Did you didn't
notice it.
o. c. Esq. peace. hen. and listen while
IN calm but decisive terms | strive to impress
npon your mind the enormity of your conduct
Has 1t not been decided, | ask you, calmly,
madam, has it not been the opinion of rooster
kiad for ages. and is it not therefore undeniable
that latter diSinterestedness) the one thing need
ful to the female character is excessive modesty !?
A true hen is so strictly and severely yirtuous,
that the slightest attempt at intimacy from one
of an improper sex, though disguised beneath
the specous mask of friendShip,will excite in her
breast the extramest aversion and horror On
fbecontrary, VIII 1t do find to be the case in re-
gard to yourself Only yesterday, returning
unexpectedly from a little party, beheld you in
animated conversation with my brother Hea-
vens madam, am | to be longer the victim of
such duplicity? No sooner would l sacri-
flee at once the domestic nest, and fling thy life
less body-oh oh misery violence revenge!
'Frailty. thy name is hen 100
Mrs Biddy gets fdgety on her nest. "Oh dear
me, I'm so tired !"
Silence, for half an hour.
Mrs. B., lin gentle desperation my dear,
do you think you would mind looking to the
nest minute, while l run and pick little bit
OF something! | haven't taken a mouthful to-
day.
W. u, Esq, tStaFuuS up III oouDL.l MADAM,
have heard Alright! Do understand that you
have distinctly offered to shift upon your husband
the little duties of the domestic nest Are you
going to step from your sphere, madam Do
you mean to be a hens rights hen, madam q
Have not again and again impressed upon your
mind that female selfshness alone is at the bot
tom of these impious doctrines And what on
the contrary, according to the decision of all
rooster kind, should be the real pride and am.
bition of henhood Disnterestedness; true
hen gloriss in little crosses and trials; for, with
out temptations, she peroeives that there can be
no virtue; without trials, no patience; without
atfiiction, no resignation, which is always so
lovely in the female character. true Len,
situated as you are, would not only rejoice that
Providence had fit to perfect her with trials,
but. with that beautiful self-abnegation which
can never be too strenuousiy inculcated by roos-
ter-kind, would set herself to planning new
sacrifices: say true hen in your situation, in.
stead of sneakng from her little duties, would
c. ntrive some plan lif only by reaching out her
head. and picking the earth around herr for sup.
plying her husbands little wants"
Mrs. Biddy, (meekly.) Have worm.
dear e.
Q. C., Esq, (solemnly.) 81 will
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Extract of letter dated Valparaiso, Decem-

Extract of letter dated Valparaiso, Deem
Der 10:
The French ship Sonsonatte arrived here on
the 3lst, with cargo of 200 ladies, for Califor-
mia. The captain says he has had most de-
lightful, pleasant aud agreeable voyage. | pre-
sumo am bound to believe him; but, poor fellow,
he looks most terribly used up-pale, thin and
nervous, no doubt produced by his anxiety for his
precious freight. The young ladies quite
livened our streets for few days, and one or two
of our soft hearted estrangeros tried hard to in
duce some Of them to remain, but it was no CO.
The ladies' say that, having come so far, they
determined to the elephant; of course these
are not their words, but it conveys the meaning
very fully.
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The HOMESTEAD BILL.-This measure
which passed the House of Representatives by
majority of two to one on the eth day Of Nav
last, is made, we perceive, the special order IN
the Senate for tomorrow. 1t ia a measure
WINCH amid considerable diversity of views, un-
large share of public attention tbrouobont
the country.-UniOn Of yesterday.
We note sales of sa4oO Virginia Sizes nth.
Stock EXCHANGE on MONDAY Lost ot a.
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TELEGRAPH TO THE PAcIFIc.-The Commit
tee on Territories has under consideration prop
ositon for the construction of telegraph to the
Pacifc, the party who are applicants for the sup
port of Government in carrying out their project,
pledging themselves to send the first message
through to San Francisco in eighteen months
from the date of the grant. The aid they ask
from Congress is the grant ola million and half
of acres of land located along the line of the tel
egraph, which is to run from St. Louis, through
the Salt Lake City, TO San Francisco distance
of about 2,4OO miles. The projectors contem-
plate the construction of subterranean line with
testing tubes every five and working stations every
one hundred miles throug bout the route.
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LATER FROM, RIO DE JANEJRO

The barque E. Corning, at New York. brings
dates from Rio to the 18th December The
transactions in flour since the close of November
had been very limited. Gallego was quoted at
lol25o. Supply OF coffee abundant, but very little
good in market. Prices OF superior fully main
tanned; inferior descriptions, however, had slight
y declined.
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Washington correspondent of the Tri-
bune states that the agent of Ericsson and others
OF New York, have proposed to furnish the Sec
rotary of the Navy with one or more vessels, to
be propelled by the Ericsson engines, which are
to attain speed of nine knots with daily con-
umption ofeighf tons of coal, The proposition
has been formally entertained, and Ericsson has
beenrequested to send his new vessel on to Wash
ington. This has been agreed to, and she is to
be there within thirty days.
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The second Exploring Expedition projected by
Henry Grinnei, to the Arctic Sea, in search of
Sir John Franklin. will be- despatched in the
course of April next. 1t is composed ofthe Ad-
vance, which formed part of the former squad
ron and is still in excellent order, with the ex-
ception of her keel, which was destroyed by the
ice She will be imme diately taken into dry
dock, and put 10 perfect rim. picked crew is
to man her under the command of Lieut.. Kane
of the Navy, who is every way competeue for
the execution of this honorable enterprise. Her
destination il the region of Smiths Sound
Sledges, India rubber boots, the dried flesh of
deer called pemmican, and Greenland dogs all
to be provided. with Whatever else can giye sue
cess to the undertaking. Scientific men will &c
company the Expedition, so that, though its mo
tive and principle are the rescne Of the lost Bri
fish commander. failurb 10 that will not render
he voyage sbortive
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A negro man named Isaac, recently convicted at
Clarksburg of burglary. and sentenced to undergo
the extreme penalty of the law, has had his SEN
tence commuted by Gov. johnson to transportation
tor life.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-26

The Richmond Times inadvertently misrepre-
sents in stating upon our authority that MFR.
Venable has, by the late act redistricting this
State, been thrown into district containing two
or three thousand Wing majority The reverse of
this is the fact We stated that this 1.-THE CaswelD
district is Wing by two or three thousand majority
But Venabe resides in very dfferen ut dis
trict-one thoroughly Democra ic.-Milton IN
C.) Chronicle.
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BREApsTUFFs FOR AusrRALIA-The exports ofbread
ssuns from this country to Australia becoming i'm
portant During the past week engagements for the
transportation OF $4,000 barrels of flour from New York
rel freight. P0' 'a'
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The Committee on Commerce in the House of
Representatives, have agreed to report a BILL it is
understood, to establish reciprocity with Canada
and the Provinces
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we regret to learn, as we do from the Union
OF yesterday, that Hon. T. II. Bayy. of Virgil
MIA. has been detained from his seat in the House
OF Representatives for several days by sickness.
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The Senate has confirmed the nomination OF
Beverly c. Sanders, Esq, as collector of the Gus
toms for the District of San Francisco, Califor-
MIA, vice Thomas B. King, resigned.
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| DEATH IN FRACAs VITIATIEs LIFE INSURANCE.
Mr.. Harper. who had his life insured at sn office in St.
LOUIS was Killed In fracas with DR.. Cornell His
court decided that they Were not bound to pay
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LOLA MONTE is at present in New Orleans.
She has been performing at the Varieties Thea
tire, with unbounded success--having on the first
night of her appearance efectually put down the
Jesuts, who, to their shame be it said, had
formed cabal for the purpose of prosecuting the
fair Countess. Lola has heard of the melancho-
ly death of her husband, Capt Head; aud SO
deeply was she affected by the painful intelli-
gence' as to be not ony incapable of going through
her part at the Varieties, but to inspire her friends
with anxiety for her life
We perceive, however, that the intelligence
by the last English steamer contradcts the repor-
ted death of Lola's husband. The Mr. Heal Id who
was drowned near Lisbon, it is now said was not
Lola's husband, So there appears to exist some
doubt about the important fact whether the fair
Countess is or is not widow.
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HOUSE OF DELEGATEs.-Wm.C c.. Flournoy,
ESQ.,, the delegate elected from the county of
Prince Edward to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of James H. Wilson, Esq, appeared
and took his seat in the House yesterday. A
number of bills from various committees were
presented. bill appropriating sufficient sum
of money to complete the Brandonsville and
Fishing Creek road, was taken up on motion of
MIR. Kidwell, who submitted ryder for the BILL
which was forthwith. engrossed, read third
time, and passed. An engrossed bill authorizing
the Orange and Alexandria railroad to extend
their Improvement to Lynchburg, was taken up
and discussed at some length; but withou, com
ing to any decision, the House adjourned. The
subject will come up to-day as the unfinished or
der of business.
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MARINE INTExLIGENCE
PORT OF RICHMOND.

ARRIVED,
, steamer Pennsylvania, Baymore Philadelpbis md7e
Rankin p' NUE.
Schr Joseph Porter, English New York
ochrJ Rusling Dole, Philadelphia
ScnrJ Slleiman, Johnson Philadelnhia
SAILED,
Barque Indiana, w att Boston, mdze d Curris
Brig Geo w ashington Mohnes Matanzas G n Wor
than & Co v vi
Schr Joseph, French, Baltimore potatoes
Steamer Roanoke, Parrish, New York mdze
steamer Belvidere Clifford, Baltimore mdze
NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-Cd, Schr Heprico Rich
mond
leyAuCTEON.-Boot Shoes and Hats this morn
ing by ''-
ia % DAVENPORT ALLEN & co. Austs
RACON.25,oOOlbs small size hog round Of our own
- curing 80
10 hhds Sides small size
do do Shoulders do do
1s bbls Hams. fami!y)
so hhds old Sides superior quality
25 bbls Family Leaf Lard
30 half bbls do do, &c &c
All for sale on the best terms by
JNO. WoMBLE SEQ.
ia 20 No 100 Main st,
WINDOW GLAss.-lO0O boxes. for sale by
ia 20 DAVENPORT. ALLEN Il co.
IOURE MOLAssEs Rum
Rechfed Whiskey
Choice fresh Teas
hetned 5usars-all descriptions
CHOICE Cognac Ersndy
For sale by
ls20 DAVENPORT, ALLEN X co.
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B Y A U TIL GRITTY.

, LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
raised during the Second Session Of tie 1Artv second
Congress
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LEGIsLATURE OF VIRGINIA,
SEN ATE.
SATURDAY, Jan. 2:

SATURDAY, Jan. 90.
A communication from the House of Dele.
gates was read. The amendments to the bill
concerning the Union Exploring Mining and
Manufacturing Company were agreed to-
Mr.. SRACKELFoRD, from the com nttee of
General Laws reported bills authorizing the flour
inspector of the city of Richmond to inspect
flour manufactured in the town of Manchester:
increasing the annuity of the Institution for the
Deaf and Dumb and Blind, &c.; and to incorpo-
rate the Norfolk Manual Labor School for indi-
gent boys.
On motion of Mr.. BALDWIN,
Resolved, That the Committee on General
Laws enquire into the propriety of ordering an
exchange OF arms for the Richmond Light Infan-
try Blues.
BILLS PASSED.
Providing for the payment of the interest upon
the bonds of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Company, guaranteed by the State.
Creating Commissioners of the Sinking Fund.
&c.
For the relief of William F. Hord
On motion of Mr. SMITH,
The Senate adjourned