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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-25
I.EEHSG. ATsIkE OF VIRGINIA.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

THURSDAY March %.
An engrossed bill to Incorporate the Winfield
and Thompsonvie Turnpike Company, in tho
county OF Putnam, was taken up, on motion of
MIR. BOWER, read aud laid on the table.
A message was received from the Senate by
MIR. SrovALI. informing the House that they
bad agreed to resolution for Committee Of
Conference to consider the question of disag'ee-
ment between the two Houses, in relation co the
bill providing for the education OF poor eh'ldreo
in the counties of Halifax, Culpeper and Mar
SHALL and had appointed, the c'-hfn'ttee on
their part, Messrs. SrovALL, oHEFFEY and
WATSON.
eoates ooraa 70 tba o,,r. .ntment of n Committee
con aer the bill aforesaid, and that
Messrs. Howrr,sN, JONES, of G., WooDINe, and
A.Nfs, of n,-lsllaIl and Hancock, constitute tho
ommit.-e on the part of the House.
An engrossed bill to complete the payment of
Interest on the guaranteed bonds of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Canal Company for July, 1852,
All january, 1858, was taken upand passed.
The House then adjourned
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Free Trade Repudidted.

In the course of the late debate in the Senate
on the fishery question, Mr.. Borland of Arkansas,
a free trade Democrat, subm tilted proposition
which virtually repealed our whole system Of
duties on imports. The Wings said nothing but
some half dozen Democratic Senators took hold
of Mr.. Borland's amendment and handled it so
roughly that that gentleman asked leave to with
draw it, which was granted. Mr.. Bradbury, of
Maine, spoke follows on the occasion. This
distinguished Democrat breaches very excellent
Wing doctrine
have heard the declaration from several sena-
tors that they in favor of free trade; and
some who opposed the proposition before the
Senate, the ground that it partial in its char
acler, have taken the occasion to declare them-
selves for '.free trade'' whenever it can become
general. If by free trade they the
entire abolition of duties on imports, and the
support of the government by direct taxation.
must say, in all frankness, am not in favor Of
that policy. In my judgment, it would be in
expedient and unwise, if not impracticable. That
taxation which is least felt is least irritating.
Revenue raised by duties upon imports is more
cheerfulIy paid, and is felt to be less harrassing
and oppressive than it could be make when COL
lected by the tax-gatherer under any system of
direct taxation.
Nor should we overlook, in the decision of a
question like this, the benefits that fairly accrue
to many branches of domestic industry from the
incidental protection which they receive from a
tariff upon imports, necessary for the purposes of
arevenue to support the government. l believe
that our true policy is to administer the govern
ment upon principles Of the most rigid economy,
| and to raise the means essential for this purpose
by tariff so adjusted as to afford incidental pro-
lection to manufacture essential to national in
dependence, and those in which our country is
capacitated to succeed when fairly established,
making also proper discrimination in favor Of
| the necessaries for the masses as compared with
the luxuries which wealth may demand. This
it appears to me, is far better policy than any
which will be likely to result from absolute free
trade.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-25

ysWe shall lay before our readers in a few
days the speech prepared by Mr.. Staples Of
Patrick, in support of his Public Land resolutions.
MI. Staples speech was never delivered, owing
to the fact that when he moved to take up his
resolutions, and was proceeding to urge the pro-
priety oftheir adoption he was called to order by
the Speaker. The previous question was then
demanded the demand was sustained by the De
mo cratic members, all further debate was stiffed'
an thea House refused to take the resolutions up
The Democracy of our Legislature thus refused
even to consider the question of receiving our
share of the public lands. They succeeded in
cutting off all debate on the subject in the House
of Delegates; but they cannot thereby succeed in
conceajing the facts Of the case from the peo-
ple They Cannot hide the fact that whilst 94,-
OOO, 900 of acres of the public lands have been
donated to the new States, not an acre has ever
been granted to Virginia, and that this Ubiquitous
system of distribution is the Legitimate fruit OF
Democratic policy. They cannot hide the fact
that our chances OF deriving any benefit, either
direct or indirect, from the public domain. are
every day becoming more and more remote. and
that by their own action in refusing to sustain
Mr.. Benefits BILL they have deliberately re-
iected the opportunity that has ever yet been
offered of successfully asserting our claim to what
is undoubtedly our own.
Mr. Staples discusses this subject thoroughly,
and his facts and arguments cannot fail to produce
an impression, if candidly weighed aud consid-
cred.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-25
WASHINGTON ITEMS.

WASHINGTON, March 90.
The Senate to-day confirmed the Hon. Hugh
anderson of Maine, as Appraiser, and Richard
Hammond, as Commissioner of Customs
flip A. Roach. Collector of San Francisco,
D Henry Wilton as Marshal of Illinois.
The President sent in to-day the nomination
Nathaniel Hawthorne, the Biographer, of
ass, as Consul to Liverpool; Thomas P. Pierce,
distant relative oftlie President, as Postmaster
! Hil.sboro', New Hampshire, and Benz. Jack
Jay ms Indian Agent of the Choctaw nation.
The Seuate will probably ADJOURN finally on
Monday next.
The Census Bureau is about being re- organized.
he clerical force is to be increased to about forty
y reinstatements and perhaps new appoint
nents.
q. w. Featherstonhaugh has to-day posted
lr. Eaton, of Wisconsin, as liar, knave, scoun-
rel aud coward, because he did not resent a
oWhiding &c.
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THE REVOLUTION IN FRANCE.

In the Senate Tuesday, message was received
rom the President Of the United States, commu-
nicating, in compliance with resolution of the
Senate of the 18th January last, copies of cor
respoudence between the Minister of the United
States at Paris and the Department Of State,
concerning the revolution in France in Decem-
Der. 1851: which was read, and
On motion of Mr.. MASON, ordered TO be print
ed.
The correspondence consists of the following
letter from Mr.. Webster 10 Mr. Rives, and his
reply thereto:
Mr.. Webster TO Mr.. Rives.
DEPARTMENT or STATE,
Washington, March 8, 1859.
Sir: Mr.. Snrtiges called at the Department of
State this morning aud said that there were some
expressions in one of your dispatches relative to
the last revolution in France which might be
construed as undue interference in a question
purely domestic in its nature. He added that he
presumed it was not your intention to lam
guage capable of such an Interpretation. He
did not specify the phrases to which he referred.
l assured him, however, that you were too
we'll acquainted with your own duties and with
the rights Of the French authorities to mean to
call in question, even by implication, the man
ner In WHICH THESE TsHts iidu peeh oDtdlheu ana
that would address this letter to you, and au-
thorse you to read it to M. de Turgot, and say to
him that in any thing whieh may have been said
or done, either by yourself or by me, at the
juncture referred to, nothing was in contempa-
ton disrespectful the President of the French
Republic, or inconsistent with the high sense
which we entertain of the friendship of the
French Government and people.
lam, sir, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
DANIEL WEBSTER.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-25

ERRATUM.-The number of miles of compile
ted railroads in Virginia, was enormously
summed-up in our paper of yesterday. Instead
of 927 it should have been 1927 miles.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-25

AMHERST SENATORIAL DisTRICT.-We learn
that Wm.@A. Scott, Esq, of Buckingham, has
been nominated rs the Democratic candidate for
the Senatorial district composed of the coun.
ties of Amherst, N elson and Buckingham.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-25
CANDIDATES. FOR OFFICE.

TO the Volers the city of Richmond:
The many calls that havr recently been published
some OF the daily papers, and the repeated personal
licitatons that have been made me- allow my name
TO be used candidate for The flee of City Collector
renders it necessay that should make public
acknowledgement. WILL therefore, simply state after
returning my sincere thanks to my many friends FOR
their kind wishes-'h hat effort shall be waning a
my part ii elected 10 the pot, to discharge lis dutirs
wi h entire satisfaction WIN. G. ALLEN.
klchmond. March %, 1853. NH A-tde
JEFFERSON WARD.
C0unci,men-James NJ Talbot, Richard O Haskins.
Joseph Darlington, Nathaniel b Hill, Thomas Hart
grove.
Aldermen Williams Taylor, Aired lnloes, Richard
Sanxay, Alexander l. Roys'er, Augustus Bodsker.
These gentlemen well qualified to fill the
stations for which they named and trust that they
will receive the unanimous vote OF jefferson Ward
NH 25-3t# MANY CITIZENS.
CITY GUAGER.
ToGe Voters of the City Of Richmond
AT the request OF large number OF friends, and IN
accordance with my own desires, hereby announce
myself Candidate for the Office of City Guager.
Should it be the pleasure OF my fellow citizens to
confer the office me, promise To devote my indivdu
al attention The duties thereof and every exeron
to give universal satisfaction
Very Respectfully
NH Sim SAMPSON JONES.
To The Voiers of Richmond:
AT the solicitation of many friends hereby
myself candidate or the plac. of GAUGER. Should
it be your pleasure to elect me- omse that pains
my part shall he spared t. give satNtactlon: $500
! 6S-POTHE VOTEKS OF vHE CITY
Gentlemen: Thankful for past iavors ,,n respccln
| " announce myself candidate for irel'ciion
| NH ltd j. II. 8 THOBtA, CIV CiauS+r.
| 10 lie Voters Of Rchmond
| hereby announce myself an Independent Candidate
for the Mayoralty of the city II elected shall ende4-
your faithfully to discharge the duties Of the E,st
| NH % MARTIN NJ LlPScoMp
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-25

IMPORT OF GUANo.-The Imports of Peruvian
Guano into the United States have thus far been
quite limited this season, although arrangements
had been made by the agents of the Peruvian
Government for much larger supply than for
merly. A number of vessels lett the Chincha
Islands some months since but have not yet
reached this country. Farmers now send
ing their orders to market for large quantities,
and were the article here Is or 10000 tons,
we are informed. could be Immediately disposed
of by the importers, to meet the wants of this
and other markets la the absence of supplies,
dealers and farmers obliged to use the Afri-
can Mexican and Patagonian.
Bait. Price Current.
The wonderful results which have attended
experiments with guano. especially upon impov-
erished and worn out fields, of which we have
unfortunately and undue proportion in this State,
have rendered it a favorite comport with our far
mers. The demand has steadily increased each
season, and is now greater than ever. Indeed
the supply has iatterly been wholly dispropor-
toned to the demand. But as several cargoes
are now on the way here and are daily expected,
we have reason to be believe that the farmers
will ultimately receive ample supplies of this
fertilizer. In this connection, we take pleas ure
in directing attention to the advertisement of
Mr. II. W. Fry. He expects to receive during
the spring 1900 tons of guano, and as there will
probablysbe shipments to other houses here, the
farmers of Virginia may rely upon the ability of
the city to furnish adequate supplies.
VIRGINIA STocKs.-A letter having appeared in New
York paper in relation the passage ofa law by the
Legislature of that State making Virginia State Stock
applicable To- free banking purposes the following letter
from the Treasurer of Virginia is published
TREAsURERs OFFICE. VA. March 10, 1853.
Your despatch received yesterday and have
answered it to-day. have stated to some members of
the Legislature thoughI do recoliect whom that
in the event OF the passage the act authorizing the
of Virginia bonds Tor banking purposes by the Legsa'
tare OF New York. the price of Virginia stock On my
opinonl would never stated the amount or that
New ork broker wsuld purchase any of stock
Respectfully, &c,
X BUTLER, Treasurer Com monw cath Va.
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CHARTER ELECTIONS.
IN THE VOTERS UE. ThnE GsTE %

RICHMOND: AT the request OF several OF my friends al
il accordance with my own wish. 90 hereby dnhouh'
myself as can iate for the office OF HiSh oohstaoie
The CITY of Richmond Should 1t please my fellow q
xens to elect me- pledge myself to devote my andivld
nh It'd B. SLAD5
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-25

Fefdinando Press, "the rogue in grain, "whose
forgeries of corn warrants recently excited so
much sensation in Mark Lane. London, and the
results OF which have entHiled serious losses on
many merchants in this country, has received, as
we have already stated in the Courier, his reward
at the Central Criminal Court, in the shape of n
sentence of transportation for life Unfortu-
nately. however, aIetter-writer we'll Observes
this will not bring back the proceeds of his rob-
berries, nearly all of which, doubtless, were alb
serbed in carrying and warding off the effects of
his depredations. and he had probably nothing left
but to bolt. which he ia the net of doing when
he was apprehen eed in senses
than one has he proved himself ia rogue in
grain"
We see 1t stated that the most lucrative of our
eonsuiships is that at Panama, which is rated at
between thirty -hseand one hundred thousand dol.
lars PEI aunum. Havana is next, then Liverpool,
and afterwards in order comes Buenos Ayres,
Matanzas, Havre, Alexandria, and Hong Kong,
or Canton The commercial agency at St. Thorn
as, Danish West ludia Islands, is said to be worth
rom six to ten Thousand dollars year.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09
Interesting Legal DECISION.

The NEUTRALITY LAW OF THE UNITED
SrATEs-Somc of the gentry who are burn
ing TO extend the area of freedom by filibus-
tering against powers with whom we have
treaties vi amity and friendship. Will w tnk-
en- aback somewhat with the decision Of the
United States Supreme Court, in the case of
certain American citizens against Colonel
Thomas j. Chambers, of Texas. While
Texas was contending against Mexico. but
before her independence had been acknow-
lcdgcd IN our Government. TIE defendant,
Chambers, desiring to carry on the reyulu-
tionary cause, sold large tracts Of land to the
plaintiffs-title to which lie covenanfcd to
make ut any time when called upon by The
purchasers. The purchase money was ex-
pended in eqnipping soldiers for the reyoiu-
tionary army; and, after the establishment of
Texan independence, defendant received the
thanks of the Congress Of the new republic,
aud was reimbursed All the expenses incur
red BY him during the war, in tile public
service, including the price Of these lands
Subsequently he was called upon to make
title to tie lands sold to plaintiffs, which he
refused Suit was brought to compel him
to the performance Of his covenant, and he
set up in defence the allegation that the con-
tract was void, because in contravention Of
the neutrality laws of the United States
The court sustained this defence, deciding
the contract to be null and void, and those
who advanced the money were liable to be
punished in criminal prosecution. for a
violation Of the neutrality laws Of the United
States.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

TIE WINNEEAGo INDIANS have been pre-
scntcd ~ 4 nuisance by The grand jury Of
Benton county, Minnesota. The present
ment represents that the Indians are con-
stantly depredating I'd tie lands Ur the whites,
and proceeds to say:
These Indians hare killet! and carried of
our cattle. They haze stelcn ctr hav anl
robbed 0ur fields during harvest. They
camp upon Cnr lands and cu; down and burn
our timber, thus rendering portions If our
lands useless While II II vel known tint
their own lands arc better supplied with
timber than oIIrs. and that if We dare tres
rass rTon Indian suil W. are subjected 10
heavy penalty, to fines. aud Imprisonment.
and that we cannot cTen occupy their lands
without iirst procuring permit from Indian
agents mc submit that r. American citizens
We have 4 right to d..n.and that this draw
hlci; % our Interests, welfare and pr1speri-
I'M, flfia cvil, how become iu;nlnraila among
thc citizens vi !his raunty. should l.c removed
without DELAY. We feel that ou- citizens
nu rht nnf aai rHrrC. endure il iuncgr. We
believe IN -rna mnln= arr Hat speedily ae-
yisal whereby ;Le evil here eo-upiaiaed IF
may bn rrnIa..al, war and b!yyd-Lcd must
n-nr."
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09
Free Trade. Direct Taxation, ana
Democracy.

Since the Locofocos in the House of Rep-
resentatives have declared that hereafter
ihcv intend To establish free trade ana direct
taxation, the friends of American industry
know precisely how much Of their affection.
ate regard the great interests XII lie States
enjoy. But III free trade aud direct taxes
are coed in themselves and conductive to
the welfare of the people, Why Fut Of the
Tcr;od of their adCptionl Why not secdre
ihcil blessings now 4! Why should such
blessings BE- deferred for a year or more
Are people Of the present day unworthy of
such prodigiOus benefits.
Really, if free trade and direct taxes are
blessings. rs the Locofocos in the House Of
Representatives have resolved they are. The
sooner they are adopted the better. The
free-tradists, it would seem, have a majoritv
in the House, and, believing n they do. Il
is their patriotic duty to establish free trade
and direct taxes without delay.
We call on the Locofocos in Congress "a
stand up to their principles. and now that
they have the power TO establish free trade
and direct taxes. let the country hare the
benefit Of these great measures Ii ! rrin.
ciple is good, It ought to be established with.
out hesitation Are the Locofocos afraid Of
their own principles Ii ibey IRE Dot, why
DO they not now. when they have majority
in Congress. give the country the benefit Of
those principles?-LOH. Journal
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

a GREAT IrEEIcl PwArDs or
0NE IIrNnErn LIVES Losr-Thr hurri-
ca'ia alicI bIT-t over England N Chris
mas nigh. ha- 10. been equalied In point Of
severity anl .ur extent Uf havoc since that
which occa@iOnci IVY much destruction To life
and property IN 1880. Several fine ships
some of them cinigrant vcsz,ls-perished'
amidst thc fury of the gales, aud more than
one hundred unfortunate creatures have met
with watcry grave. |. would seem that
tllc effect of the hurricane was FIRST felt on
Christmas eve. and after sweeping round the
coast Of Ireland. broke over England.
The upper portion Xxi the English channel
was the scene of most terrific weather and
numerous deplorablc events.
Vessels were driven from their anchors,
ut ma~t5 and sails, besides sustaining much
other damage; while some we're overTowered
By the violence of the storm, and foundered
with every soul On board
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

FIRE AT LITTLE RocK.-We publish ia
another column from the Gazette & Demo
crat, an account Of destructive fire, and
the burning Of the Post-office at Little Rock.
We see it stated in a note On the margin of
paper that the Eastern Mail for South
Arkansas and Texas, which arrived on
Thursday evening, was consumed Wheth-
er such was the case, or whether amid the
confusion, it was only surnised, we are at
present unable to state. We have heard
the report contradicted.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09
Important from TaEnDico.

SOUTHWEST Pass, Jan. 20, Ham.
BY an arrival from Tampico to the 10Th
inst, we are Informed that great excitement
prevailed there in consequence Of a report
that $500 Texans were marching on la
maulipas.
Col. Rufno Rodriguez, and twenty-three
men belonging to the National Guard, have
been shot in Tampico ..
Coy. Reyes of San Luis Potosi. has been
assassinated He was riding in his carriage
at the time.
Governor Cardenas and Gen. Casanova
have left for Vera Cruz, where number of
prisoners have been sent.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

10 Senator Borland, in the U. S. Sen
ate, on the 18th ult., offered a resolution in
structing the committee on the Post Office
and Post-roads to inquire into the proprie-
ty of establishing, among others, a Post
route from Fulton in Hampstead county, to
Rocky Comfort in Sewer county. A route
between the points mentioned is much need
ed, and we trust will be established.
While on this subject, we would suggest
to our Senators and Representative, not on
ly the propriety but the necessity that exists
FOR a change Of the mode of transportation
Of the mail between this place and Shreve-
port La The mail on this route should be
carried in two-horse coaches, twice week,
instead of the presesent inefficient transport
alton on horse back We would respectful
" direct their attention to this matter in or
der that, it may be brought to the notice Of
the proper department Such an arrange
ment, would greatly facilitate our communi-
cation with the South, and promote the
public convenience,
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

MURDER IL NMIssISsIPPG.-The Paulding
tMiss-) Intelligencer learns that Mr.. George
w GraysCn, of Wayne county. was mur-
dered on the 24ih ult.. by a man named
Thomas Covingion- The particulars. as far
~ obtained, are briefly given ~ follows:
Mr. Grayson ana his little son were RI
ding by the residence Of Mr.. Covington
when they Ind arrived Ill front vi ;ile hous9
Mr. q, stepped oui with gun in lis hand
and hailed them: Mr. G. paid 40 attention
to .ha call hlt was riding On. when Mr.. q.
walked Tito thc road ahead " him. and tod
him If lie had anything to say that be must
-ay il Immediately n he vas gong to kill
hiIn. 1Ir G'z lit..a son rode III between
them and bczought him with tearful cyes,o
spare the lie of his father; but the hea:;Iess
wretch, regardless hi his cntreafics. lodged
THY contents of his gun III Mr Gravz5n's
breast, which resulted in his immediate
death Coyinc-on has been lodged in iail
to await his trial
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

GoDEY's LADY's BooK.-The February
number Of this magazine has come to hand
surprising in elegance, if that be possible,
Its former issues, Cooley appears to be de-
termined to excel all his contemporaries in
the production Of a magnificent periodical
The number before us is a double one and
contains six full page plates, besides mum
bers Of other engravings Illustrative of dic-
ferent subjects
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

FINANCES OF kENTUCKv-The report of
the Auditor of Kentucky shows that the
finances Of that State are in a highly favor
able condition. The revenue proper for the
year ending 10th October 1912, was s7S3,
$50, and the expenditure s724,695, leaving
balance of $50, $50 in the treasury In.
dependent of this, the State Sinking Fund
has received St40,Sl3 from taxes and divi.
dends on bank stocks.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09
CONGRE SSEONAL.
WASHINGTON. Jan. u. 1858.

SENATE-The bill granting compensation
to the representatives, of Major Twiggs, ot
South Carolina, for property destroyed du-
ring the Revolutionary War, was passed.
HousE.-Engaged in discussing thc me-
ton TO reconsider the order to pint thc
Presidents message relative 10 our relations
with Spain. The discussion was quite
lengthy Cabrll demanded reading WI the
message. Polk called for a clearanceof the
galleries, and made a motion that the House
70 into secret session. The motion was
negatiyed; a message was received from
the Presisent, enclosing communication
from the Secretary Of the State, which
stated that measures were in progress for the
settlement of the Amistead claims, which
measures it was not then proper to disclose.
The House then adjourned until Monday.