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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-04-06

THRILLING INCIDENTAL correspondent of the
81 Louis Republican, writing from Jefferson Bar
racks, relates the following wonderful feat of SOL
der on the 21st ultimo:
sThe old flagstaff at the barracks had been sha-
Aing and topping all winter, and the day being
down. f'' N''"''ou " '"Ao IL
"A soldier, Michael McAnally, of Col. Bragg,s
battery accordingly mounted to the crosstrees and
uhshippeo the topmast from some cause it became
unm manageable, and glided through the platform
TO the ground. The man at the masthead kent his
post eomposedly, and gave timely warning n tbe
party below "to stand from under, ,, Nine ont of
ten men, with spar fifty feet long shoot;no anG
rasping like an arrow through their hands With an
insecure footing at dizzy height, would have ,af,
the yard and tumbled from the platform.
sWhile the party below were removing the ton
mast, to the dismay and CONSERVATION of the nv.
ISLANDERS, the manmast, with the soldier still nosed
at the masthead, now swayed over, broke short off
at Its base, and plunged with tremendous erashto
the ground.
III ne soldier in the meantime was seen to change
ms position as the mast went over, and circling
| mgn through the air with frightful velocity, he
with perfect self-possesson adjusted himself to
clear the framework OF the crosstrees, and as the
mast neared the ground, he, evidently with we'll
measured leap, alighted with safety amidst his
comrades All were startled into arnazement as
much by the intrepdty displayed as by the imm-
! nent peril 1t averted.
"The manmast was forty eight feet high: Abe
soldier landed at fifty from its base
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-04-06

AUCTION NOTICE-SALE OF THE UNION
HOTEL f FURNITURE CONTINUED The above sale
will be continued this morning commencing at 10 o.
clock. Some thirty chambers containing first rate bed
ding and furniture remain to be sold Also all the bar
room and office furniture Liquors, Cigars c.; also two
young mich cows.
ap6 G. SIMMER Anct
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-04-06

The proposed subscription to the s.esL II ,b,
Virginia and Tennessee Railroad CnmDany by
the county of Roanoke was defeated Thursday
by very large vote.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-04-06

General Santa Anna, according to telsgraphie
information. arrived in Havana on the 2Sth ut
and had sailed thence on the goth for Vera Cruz
accompanied by his family and large number
of Mexican officials.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-04-06
CONNECTICUT ELECTION.
New HA,ES. lCnnn.

I'VE" HAVEN, [OOnh.J ApfII 4.
The State is thoroughly den ocratic; IngersolI
carries New Haven city, and is elected by at
least one thousand majority. All four congress
men probably democratic.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-04-06
DELUGE! DELUGE!
B RIL liant Gees S!!!

BRIL- LIANT SUCCESS!m
DIR. e. BEAE.E
"OULD respectfully announce to the citizens oil
w Richmond, that he will remain but few DAYS
longer with his new Panorama and Diorama of
THE CREATION AND DELUGE,
At ODD-FELLOWS' HALL.
Exhibition every evening at o'clock and on Wednes-
day and Saturday afternoon at 3 clock.
Nevrrn the annals Of has painting been 80 dis
tinguished. During its exhibition in Washington and
Alexandria for nine successive weeks one continuous
Juror of excitement prevailed Members of Congress
heads OF Departments and last but least thousands
OF fashionable and intelligent ladies ronged the largest
Halls of those cities almost sutfocaon while scores
we've unable to find admission After its merits become
KNOWN the enthusiasm must prevail in this place
where men have mind and sou. Admission 25 cents-s
Children half price. Liberal arrangements for schools
rs
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-04-06
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND.
ARRIVED,

ARRIVED,
Schr MISSIONER, Rogers. Boston, mdse to D Currie
Schr Virginia, Philips Baltimore, mdse
SAILED,
Steamer Belvidere Clifford, Baltimore mdse by Lud-
lam & w atson
Steamer Roanoke, Cavendy, New York. mdse by Lud-
lam & Watson.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-04-06

DisoRDERLY.-A young man who gave hi 8
name as VIM. H. Allen, was arraigned yester-
terday upon the charge OF disorderly behaviour;
put as the witnesses were not present. he was
held to bail to answer TODAY,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-04-06

The Hon. r. F. Marshall is reported by tele.
graph to have been killed by Of his tenants
near Mayssille Kentucky, on Wednesday last.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-04-06

J. g. SAKE says many witty things in rhyme and no
always without moral. Here is one OF his drives al
proud flesh:
Because you flourish in worldly affairs
Don't be naughty and put on airs
With nsolent pride of station
Don't be proud and turl up your nose
At poorer people in palmer clothes,
But learn for the sake of your minds repose e.
That wealths bubble that comes and goes!
And that all PROUD FLESH, wherever it goes
Is subject to irritation
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-04-06

We are grati6ed (says the Baltimore Patriot of
last evening" to be able to say that Chief Justice
fancy, who has been confined by sickness for
some time at his residence in this city, i. getting
better, aud that the prospect is favorable to mis-
speedy recovery. .-.--
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z#Ffh UNION STEAMSHIP cos LINE

L.
szzasikaaE OF n E M E r S-FoR PHILADELPHIA
VIA ACCOMPLISHMENTS PENNSYLVANIA Captain
Baymore VIRGINIA, Capt. Teal, and CITY OF
RICHMOND. Capt Mitchell.
One of these splendid steamships will leave Richmond
for Philadelphia alternately Mondays and Fridays at
high water Returning, leave Phade phia for Richmond
Wednesdays and Saturdays. at 10 O'Clock, A M, until
further notice.
These steamers have been built expressly for this line
and every has been taken in their construction to
insure strength and speed and their for
passengersand attention of their captains are unequaed
Passengers for New York.-We have Inferred into ar.
Engagements with several companies in Philadelphia to
forward passengers through New York. eitherb rail-
road or steamers thereby offering the travelling COM
munity to that city such inducements the following
viz: short trip at thereby avoiding much of that
great objection in travelling by sea. "sea sickness"
trip up the beautiful Delaware river and sufficient time
is allowed frequredl for sight seeing in the Quaker
City.
Passage throughto New York and found in cabin $40
Passage In lirstcabn and found to Philadelphia.
Do second do do do 1890,
For freight or passage apply to
ROBERT RANKIN Agent,
Corner goth and Water sts Richmond
LEVI ELDRIDGE Gen. Agt
No 7, North Wharves, Philadelphia.
Not'ceto Shippers-Due notice will always be given
when the steamers will be ready receive freight and
the hour of their sailing.
ap6 r. RANKIN AGENT
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-04-06

We learn from the Jackson Miss.) Flag OF the
Union that on the I4th ult, a meeting of the
unterrifed Democracy of the county of Hind.
assembled in convention ut Raymond, and enacted
such Fantastic tricks before high Heaven" as is
not unfrequent in assemblies of the kind. Col.
c. S. Tarpley, of Jackson, who disposed,
two years since, to wade knee deep in blood ra-
Their than submit to the Compromise, was de-
cared the choice of the meeting for the office OF
Governor; list of delegates was appointed to the
State Convention; and general row and isticutf
ensued.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-04-06
R. RANKIN, Agent.

[VKIME BAUM SHDES-In store, for sale by
H SKINKER,
ape No Is Pearl street.
GUPERIOK.T TABLE CUTLEKY.- Imported
- direct from Rodgers & Sons and other celebrated
makers fine ivory handle Knives and Forks and extra
Knives without forks in 60 81 SO and SO pieces
These are the finest balance handle Ivory Goods import
ed to this country of the latest patterns and
ranted to give satisfaction to the purchaserFor sale by
IL. NJ. ZIMMERMAN
ap6 Corner Main and 9th SITS
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Debt of The State.

In accordance with a resolution of the House
OF Delegates, the first and second Auditors have
furnished that body with joint statement of the
public debt, which is summed up as follows by
the 'sMorning MaiI:'
Actual existing debt the 25th inst sf5e72 as 30
Dednct cash on hand and in the
general treasury 27977oss
Amount reproductive stock SOIL SOS &c
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-04-06

The Postmaster at Cmy's Point, Lewis county,
Va. has been arrested for robbing the mail, and
has acknowledged his guilt
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-04-06
SIs,535,7t3.l;
Correspondence of the Richmond Times
WAsHINGToN A prij d.

WASHINGTON, April 4.
tits so long since have written to you that
hardly know what to touch upon among the many
things of interest that have TRANSFERRED of late
in this city of appointments and disappointment,
but rather than remain silent longer, I will try
my hand with the pen at a venture, hoping that
l may say something that will be read
For the last few weeks the President and Cab
met, with the advice and consent ofSenate, have
been busily engaged in the decapitation of the
Wing office holders and the appointment of De-
mocratic of1ice-seekers in their places, and the
appearances are, that no business will be attend
ed to till all the Wings are removed, and their
places filled by protested Democrats. It is abb
surd for Wings who hold fat offices to think of
being retained. Their better course would be to
resign their offices Immediately.
In some of his appointments the President ha,
made choice OF able men, but in others the Sc
lection has not been Sd happy or satisfactory.--
The New York nominations took all by surprise,
no one dreaming that Dickinson or Dix would be
appointed to fill such places, when both were
Candidates tor places of preferment rather
than emolument. Their nomination ia sup
posed to have been brought about through
the influence of Marcy, who desired to get
rid OF them. thinking that if they could only
be Induced to accept places of emoIument, thew
could never again be in his way as candidates for
the Presidency or Senatorship
When the New York nominations came I'D
for confirmation. Dickinson aud the other Hun
kers were Immediately confirmed, but the mo-
ment Dix was mentioned, Mr.. Bright objected,
and the case had to lay over till the next day.
On tn . next day, when the nomination was
taken up, long debate ensued Mr.. Bright
spoke with great earnestness, and declared him
sell oesirous that vote should be taken upon the
SUBJ ect by yeas and nays. Messrs. Rusk and But
ler, and several other Senators approved the con-
flrmation on the ground that he was Freesoier;
but some ofthe Southern uras, Soule, Hunter and
Others favored the confirmation, MT wishing 20
follow the lead of the Compromise men, Those
VINO voted against the confirmation of Dix, were
Bright, Atchison, Rusk. Butler, Morton. Thomp-
son, Key, Mason and Evans, all from the South but
one, and all Democrats hut two. This decided
vote In favor of Dix, shows that the armistice be-
tween Free-soers, Fire-eaters Hards and Softs.
Nationals aud Secessionists, will be sacreGlly OBJ
served.
The Baltimore nominations were not made 10
accordance with the wishes of the Governor of
Maryland and Mayor of Baltimore, and many
OF the distinguished men of this city, P. 80
....e.-x~..
THRILLING 1NcIDENr.-A correspondent of the
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-04-06
ATTENTION, wm1G VOTERS.

To prevent any deceation being practiced upon Wkg
fine yellow paper. headed Wing Nomination Ticket. AS
Tickets headed Wing have been printed on white and
blue paper containing the names of independent eane-
dates voters cannot be ,utious in examining then
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-04-06

NJ ASH & WOODHOUSE have published new edi
~ ton of Guide to Magistrates with practical forms
for the discharge of their duties of Court hoh
added Precedents for the of Prosecutors Sher
ifs Coroners Constables, Escheators, Clerks Ne
adapted to the New Code of Virginia. with an appen-
dix containing Forms for Drawing Deeds Bonds Notes
Bills of Attorney. Wills for taking Dispositions
by Justice of the Peace for condemng land for pub
lie and other writings in by Joseph Mayo
Counsellor Law and Public Prosecutor in the Hastings
Court of Richmond
The additions to this edition Of Mayos Guide will be
found indispensable to merchants lawyers. farmers
Clerks shers. nagistr ates, and all others in the
State of Virginia having occasion draw instruments
of writing in legal aud proper form.
Price SO so. NASH& WOODHOUSE,
Bookse ers Stationers and Dealers in Piano Fortes
IN Va
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-04-06

Debt on the day assumed, less productive
stocks 7,6sOo7576
To which add further debt g. os 664o6
Also contingent liabilities e,6e6 o75 SO IL 1854 1871 A.
c1a s9E 14o 10
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-12

A right merry company of both ladies and
gentlemen assembled at this far-famed resort
on the Fourth Of July--the ever memo
rable and glorious Fourth. When we arrived
the woods were already vocal with the music
Of the instruments the negro minstrels were
handling, and right jOyously, the dance was
progressing. Fowing to occasional rains some
were doubtless prevented from being present,
there was nevertheless on the ground large
assemblage, and never have weseen compa-
ny more successfully engaged in the very laud-
able employment Of making themselves per-
fectly happy. OF the dinner, it is useless for
us to speak, those who were present know of
it already, and those who were not cannot
form an idea Of It's excellence--its perfect
adaptation to the occasion from any thing we
can say. In word, ii was good-very good,
elegant--frstrate--and more, much more
than enough for all. Dancing again under
the shed, and pleasant social converse without
continued until near night Pleasant yea,
very joyful are these social gatherings, and in
Donegal they have name and fame equalled
by no other section Of which we are aware.
They are productive too ofgoOd--ofgreas good,
social and friendly intercourse is thereby great
ly promoted, Reighborly and friendly feelings
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-12

", or else fairly exchanged for another FAR, Gar
more valuable in theii estimation, little imagin-
ing that the same thing is 10 be done over
many tines in after If., with Lauras and Ma
rvs and Johns and Williams, Of whom, as yet,
they have never 70 much as heard, it may be,
how they think now, they can never live ifuOt
always near the hearts deity Of that evening,
and ere many years have passed how they
will wonder that they ever thought any such
thing. Many Of the larger children, Of whom
we have spoken, also gaily participated in the
gaieties Of the evening, enjoying themselves
apparently to their utmost capacity. Refresh
ments were plentifully provided and nothing
was omitted on the part of the gentlemanly
manager which might conduce to the pleasures
Of the company assembled. Mr.. Vegas has
been very successful here in his vocation, and
seems to have made friends wherever be has
been, and is himself so well pleased with our
citizens that he purposes, we believe, return
ing next spring and summer, and again en-
gage in imparting the grace and poetry Of
motion to all desirous of learning his art
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-12
Celebration Ban.

Seldom have we seen gayer party assem-
bled than thai which filed the ballroom on
the evening Of Mr.. Vegas Celebration Ball.
II was bcaatiul sight and one well worth
trouble to see, that joyous and mlrthfal col
lection Of Juveniles bsily engaged in public
ly practising the fashionable and fancy dances
they had been sometime engaged in learning.
They reigncd supreme this one evening, any
way; and amusing was il too, 10 wissess thsis
mimicking, in every respect Of tie mamsrs
sayings anddoings, Of the children Of larger
growth; mani possessOr Of a iIuttering heart,
yet in their early teens on this evening, doubt
less imagined their hearts lost beyond rccovss
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-12
[CORRESPONDENCE.1

Mr.. Editor: You are aware of the fact that
the schools in Wilkinson county are more nu-
merous and in much more flourishinp con-
dition now than they were few years since.
A great change has taken place, and great
improvement rs the result of that change. |
have visited rsany of the schools that are
now in operation in this county-have had
an opportunity of noting the progress Of the
students in the various studies which they are
psrsaing, and also the moral training and its
effect upon the pupils and parents.
Experience and observation have proved To
me that correct moral training in school does
not consist m the Preceptor's praying each
morning at the opening of his school, and
then leaving his pupils to their own course
depending upon chastisement with the rod, tc
bring them to their duties, when errng youth
has failed to act the part assigned it. To in.
troduce such course of treatment with q
petition to our Heavenly Father, is, to say the
least Of it, ridiculous, and to follow this with
. reading Of the Bible is absurd.
IL prayerfpl man is unjust and cruel /.
his pupils, they do not respect him for his de
votional character, they are very apt to thinl
that he practices what he don't preach. Nor
al trainingih school is something more thar
this, i consists chiefly in teaching the scholar
to act rightly from principle and not aItogsthel
ffosn fear Of the rod.
There are several neighborhoods in thi
county in which the light Of science hat
scarcely began to dawn before the introduction
Of the present common school system. Man,
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-12

Of the citizens were poor and unedueated-
without the means Of sending their children
to school at distance-not able TO support a
school In their immediate vicinity-and not
competent to instruct their children themselves.
This sad condition Of our friends and neigh
bors is now happily removed in most instsn'
ces. Allow me to congratulate you, Mr.. Edi-
tor, on the result Of this great and useful en-
terprise-the public school system. A read
ing community is growing up around you and
there will shortly be more ladies and gentle
men who take pleasure in reading the papers.
There is a degree of improvement ia learning
and in the opportunities afforded for acquiring
knowledge that is worthy of notice. There
is nothing that affords an intelligent and good
man more satisfaction, than to see society
gradually emerging from the shadow of igno-
rance and basking in the sunshine of know
ledge.
Formerly, morality was but little regarded
in the few schools which we had, and corporeal
punishment was the chief remedy resorted to,
as a penalty for all offences. The scholars
were seldom, if ever, taught to act Alright from
principle; but their tyranical teachers seemed
to think that their pupils were as devoid Of
honest principles and an honest purpose as
themselves. Therefore no lectures showing the
importance and necessity of good behaviour,
and no kind admonitions, such as might be
looked for from good and wise parent, were
resorted to as means Of governing school.
But the rod, the rod is the only moderator.
was the motto, generally,
The consequence was that quarreling, fight
ing, and many other vices, were practised by
the pupils under thatspecies of government to
which they are now comparative strangers in
many of the schools with which | am acquaint-
ed. All the requirements necessary to enable
man to teach in almost any of our common
schools, few years since, were, that be should
know how to read and write and have know
ledge of Arithmetic. At present there are
but few of those schools that do not require a
teacher who is an accomplished scholars. This
looks like catching up with the times, although
this is said to be a fast age, and has proved to
be so particularly with regard to steam and
electricity. They are indeed fast agents, but
thought travels faster than either of them, and
is much more beneficial agent. The atten-
ton and Improvement which it has received
of late is certainly the best way TO make It
useful. S.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser., 1853-07-12
Montioello Convention.

The conveation which has recently met at
the above mentioned town, has furnished ad-
ditional proof Of the harmonious elements Of
which the geas Democratic party is oomPos-
ed. The strife for The nomination had Esxed
warm between several asPirants, 50 warm in
fact, that the Wing party, or some members
of were predicting and hoping discOrd would
result, and several Richmonds' take the field,
some Of them armed and equipped at their
own expense, the result proves however that
there was no prospect Of any thing Of the
kind, and to Gen. Robert Stanton, first all
praise is due, for the noble and SEX sacrificing
course taken and pursued by himself through
out. As has already been remarked by con-
temporary such devotion to the success and
harmony Of the party will not be forgotten but
in due time receive its appropriate reward.
1t has not happened to us ever to have been
an advocate Of this honorable gentleman's
cause, we have welded our pen for another,
honestly believing the majority Of the demo-
cracy Of Wilkinson county, preferred Hiram
Cassidy, to Gen. Robert Stanton, and we be-
lieve yet that during the past campaign for
the nomination we were correct. But neither
Of the prominent men have been chosen, nor
vet that one, for whom before all others we
should have delighted 10 have done battle,
whom we consider qualified in the highest de-
gree, whom we know 10 be a favorite with
large portion Of the people Of the District, and
who would have reflected continual honor up
on the people by whom he might have been
himself honored. We mean Judge stanhope
Posey, Of Wilkinson. The fact that Judge P.
was not candidate and had always been re-
garded as not being before the people as such,
we regard as the only reason why he did not
receive the nomination and that too early in
the proceedings Of the convention, even as it
was and when it was understood to be his own
wish not to have his name used at all, his par
tial and admiring friends gave him a very
prominent place before the convention and the
people, clearly indicating one fact at least, that
he is one whom some day should he consent,
II will rot be easy to beat. Upon no more
sterling or thorough going democrat could the
nomination have well fallen than on Judge
Wiley P. Harris, he is not unknown to the
people Of Wilkinson, personally, having several
times by exchange with Judge Posey, held
court in our county-when and where he al
ways gained friends and won admirers. The
contest in which for months past we have been
engaged is over. We have our standard bear
err With the name of Wiley P. Harris, at
our masthead, for Congress in the 4th Dis
trict we shall right cheerfully set to work
and next November shall doubtless have the
pleasure Of seeing him returned as member Of
our next National Legislature.