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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-10
THE DISTRICT CONVENTION.

For some weeks an active war has been wa
ging amongst the Democracy of the Seventh
Congressional District as to whether Conven.
ton should be held for the purpose of nomina.
ting candidate. The champions pro and con
were Mr.. james Barbour and Elk Governor Smith,
the two leading claimants for the honor of rep
resenting the District. The Ex-Governor
proves to have been too willy for his adversary,
and comes off with flying colors, as a Conven-
ton did meet, deliberated and then resolved to
knock under to the victorious Smith
On Thursday last the Democratic Convention
met in Alexandria. and organized by appointing
g. w. Hunter, Jr., of Fairfax, President and j.
l.. Stringfeow, of Culpepper, Secretary. A
committee was appointed, who reported that it
was inexpedient to make nomination. This
report, however, was overr lied and the Conven-
ton determined to make nomination. This
however, was again reconsidered, and the Con-
vention ad ourned without doing what it had
previously resolved upon
We understand that Ex- Governor Smith was
handled quite severely by member Of the BODY,
who declared that as a Desocrat, he would give
his vote for Snowden rather than Smith, believ-
ing it would in the end result benefcialy to the
party. FIVE are not greatly mistaken, there ale
some others. even in this quarter, who will be ac.
tuated by like promptings.
The proceedings of the meeting show the ex-
istence of much warmth of feeling, and that con-
siderable indignation was entertained in rete-
renee TO the course pursued by Governor Smith
A resolution adopted, charges him, indirectly it
is true, with desire to break down the ancient
usages of the party. and destroy its organiza>
tion.
An attempt was made to adjourn the Conven-
ton to meet in Fredericksburg on the 18th, but
failed.
The sort of feeling entertained in the Conven.
ton for Gov. Smith, after his rebellious course,
and attempt to place the District in s.leadne
strings may be found in the following resolu-
ton offered by Alfred Moss, of Fairfax:
Resolved, That the Democratic vote 10 this
District not being fully represented in this con
vention, we decline make nomination; but
ia doing so, we do not intend to be understood as
declining in favor of Ex-Governor Smith against
whose present position we do most earnestly pro-
test.
On this resolution the ayes and nays were
demanded, with the following result: ayes o.
325, nays 43l.
The four counties of Fauquier, Fairfax, Alex
ahdra and Culpeper, were represented. Ming
George declined sending the delegates previou sly
appointed nnd forwarded note to that effect
During discussion, Mr.. Gibson OF Culpeper re-
ferred to this siri,nge action observing that the
King George letter "was written by boy, or
by men who imagined they were writing to
boys"
We hand the subject over To those more mme.
diateIy interested, to sette.-Ffea Herald.
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Yesterday, Emanuel Raymond, and his wife
christina John Jaizer and Philip Froman-Gsr-
mans aii-were hauled up before the Ma, or upon
the charge of assaulting Mrs. krumlehu and VIM.
LIeden 10 n house on Second street, near the
burying Ground, on Saturday evening last. Mrs.
hrunlehn stated that about halt past O'Clock on
the evening named, all the above parties. save
rhliip Froman, came into her house. After pet
ting in' Mrs. Raymond stepped up to her and
asked her why she had given her Mrs. R.'s)
servant bread and cheesel Without waiting for
an explanation, that pleasant woman seized wits
ness and pulled handful of hairout of her head.
Raymond and Jaizer reinforced Mrs. RAYMOND
ana were handling witness pretty roughly, when
Mr.. Lieden, who happened to be in the store
when the begerants entered, remoustrated.-
lnstantaneously the whole party turned upon the
unfortunate Lieden; they 'hustled" him out of
the store In double quick time, and together with
froman, who was standing at the door, COM
menced furious assault upon him. Now, it so
happened that Mrs. Lieden was likewise present
and seeing how roughly they were handling her
liege lord, she into the street, and like dis
Greet woman, as she undoubtedly is, shouted
''murder'' at the top of her voices whereupon the
Raymond party gave her one or two blows, and
then ran away to escape arrest His Honour
heard the estimony-adjudged the accused
guilty, and sent the whole party before the Grand
jury
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ARRIVAL OF THE FL DORADO.
DAYS LATER FROM CALIFORNIA


NEW DIRK, May 8.
The steamer Ell Dorado, from AspinwaII.
whence she sailed on the 28th of April arrived
at this port at o'clock this afternoon, bringing
800 passengers and $4,000 in gold on freight,
besides large amount in the hands of the pas
sengers She brings California dates to the 9th
of April.
The Ell Dorado left at Panama the steamer
Illinois, waiting mails and treasure per steamer
Northerner, which waste leave San Francisco
Oh the 10th with large amount of gold
At Aspinwall the weather was pleasant and
the health of the residents and travellers good
Business fourishing.
There is nothing of importance from the
Isthmus and the news from California is unin-
teresting
The subscription for the relief of the suffer.
ers of the steamer Independence was so am
pie that the committee had large surplus on
hand.
Another attempt had been made on the night
OF the 9Th ult to set fire to the city. But little
damage was, however, done.
The robber Joaquin is said to be in San Fran
cisco disguised.
Legal proceedings have been commenced
against. Capt. Simpson of the Independence, in
the United States District Court
Nearly all the gardens and ranches on the Sac
ramento river have been more or less injured by
ruined.
A report from Humboldt Bay states that
16 or Is mon exploring the road from Parag on
Bay to Rouge river valley have been murdered
by the indians.
The Alto Californian states positively that an
expedition is on foot for taking possession of the
Mexican province of Sonora, and its details are
known at Washington as we'll as by the author
tiles OF California. Ia few days it says the
public will be fully advised Of the particulars.
The water point extension bill passed the
House by majority of4 votes A petition against
the measure, signed by 5000 citizens of San
Francisco, had been sent to the Senate. The
Alta California says the bill if passed will put
S16,000,000 into the pockets of half dozen
schemers. The members from San Francisco
have resigned in consequence, and will be can.
dates again at tho special election to take place
on the 18th to test the question.
James B. Hardenburg, DEM, has been elected
Mayor of Sacramento.
News from Oregon represents mining opera
tions az highly successful. The steamer CO.
umbia has arrived vita a large amount of gold.
THE MARKETS
SAN FRANCISCO, April g.
Inc markets active to-day and the steamers
carrying fall freight.
Flour is selling in small lots at sl so for Gaego-
Large sales of provisions. Pork S37as3s per bbl Ba-
90 cts per lb Hams 22ta23 Lard to 81; Butter
choice AZ cts per lb Cheese %.
The business of the week has been small owing bad
travelling, consequent upon overlooking rivers There
been an unus ua number of foreign arrivals and hea
hand 'N' '"
Pilot Bread has declined to s; Coffee to III Grain
was depressed.
SACRAMENTO, April 7.
Flour has declined trAe. Provisions are moderately
brisk, with downward tendency in prices.
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Mrs. SrowE AND FAULKNER.-It appears
that Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, in her Key to
Uncle TOMS Cabin, calls the Democratic nomi-
nee in the eighth District, G. J. Faulkner, to
the witness stand. The Charlestown Free Press
says that in Introducing an extract from Mr. F's
speech, she says-''That there were Virginan
hearts to feel this disgrace Slavery is evident
from the following reply of Mr.. Faulkner to Mr.
Gholson, in the Virginia House of Delegates
1882" ~
The suthoress "desires to thank those, at the
North and South, who have kindly furnished
materials for her use.'
So that Charles James has the comfortable
satisfaction Of having furnished aid and proper
material for the delectable work known as the
Key to Uncle TOMS Cabin, for which he has the
very profound thanks of this mschievous wo-
man.-Fred. Herald
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-10
CITY COUNCIL, May 9.

The regular monthly meeting of this body was
held at O'Clock, yesterday afternoon.
Present-Messrs. Myers, President; McCance +.
Maupin, Hill, Snead Saunders, Anderson, NJ ills,
Haskins Scott, Talbot Shepherd and Caring
ton.
Committees on Water and the Athennum were
appointed
The election of Measurer of Wood, was for
the preseur postponed with a view to enquire
into the expediency of aboishing the office
Several bonds of auctioneers and others we're
approved.
Tho annual report of the overseers of the Poor
was read. Daring the year, ending on the 3lst
OF last March there was an average daily atten-
dance at the Poor House of l24 persons. The
receipts for the year, amounted to 81 400 Sc.
The number of interments for the last quarter
was 281, of whom 126 were white and 1855
cooured persons.
Tine report from the Committee on the w alter
Works was read. The receipts from the works
for the year ending on the 30th OF April, 1858,
were-for water $40, 1894, and for fixtures
S7,G86. l0,-making, altogether, $26,42l. ID, be-
ing an excess OF 81 ,64l.57 over the receipts of
the previous yenr.
The Committee further report that the works
are in good condition, and furnish an ample sup-
ply Of water for the present consumption.
The Committee on the New Market ipads a
report accompanied by resolution providing
TINT the assessed value of The new vegetable
stalls shall be, for those on the West side, $40
each, aud for those the East side, SIG each.
On motion of Mr.. Saunders, the subject was
laid on the table aud made the special order OF
the day, for meeting Of the Council Monday
evening next.
On motion.
The Council adjourned.
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LATER. FROM FLORIDA.

By a friend, who recently arrived in the stea.
mer from Jacksonville Fla, we have been kindly
furnished with the following items He left
Fort Miles, on the Caloosa Hatchee, on the 25th
ult The Indians were all quiet, and not dis
posed to be hostile, though as obstinately averse
rs ever to anything like a move. The prophet
of the tribe, Assnewah, has been in but short
time BEFORE and confirmed the manifest indispo-
sition of the tribe to be hostile or Aggressive
The Government intended sending a body of
surveyors among them, to survey the portion OF
the country in which they are located. Troops
will be forwarded to Fort Miles, and there sta
toned to keep an eye upon them, and check any
encroachment on their part.
Capt. Casey, Indian Agent, who had been
re SCALED by the late Secretary of War, and in
whose place Gen. Blake had been appointed,
will, we understand, be reinstated the latter
| having been equally unsuccessful in effecting
anything. Billy still retained his influence and
station among the tribe, the report of his having
been deposed and succeeded by Asinewah, be-
| ing without foundation. He has not been in re-
Gently.
| The olicy of the Government is evidently
conservative in relation to this remnant of the
Seminole tribe, whose resources in the mode oil
| defensive warfare adopted by them could result
in nothing less than protracted and useless
warfare were hostilities once comm enced.
We learn that throughout Alachua, Columbif
and Marion counties, Cotton is in excellent
state of forwardness, and bids fair for heavy
crop, the additional ground planted this season
warranting the estimate that the product this
year will be double that of the last, or about 10,
900 bales. The Tobacco so far as transplanted
looks we'll, particularly in Marion county. Tht
Arrow Root which has been set out, looks we'll
and a considerable quantity will be manufactur-
ed the ensuing season.
Saw mills are rapidly increasing on the St
Johns. There now eighteen mills in thu
neigbborhood of Jacksonville, and these al IN.
able to supply the demand for ranging and 9th
er lumber
Emigration to East and Middle Florida is In
creasing rapidly aud steadily. Many planter
who selected their lands last autumn, and place.
their force upon them, removing
their families thither for permanent settlement
The health of the country will compare favor
ably with that of any portion of the United
States.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-10

GUANo Disc ovERY.-The Journal of Commerce
states that parties in the city of New York have
ascertained the existence of large deposite Of
guano, on barren and uninhabitated island of the
ocean, lying more than two hundred miles from
the main land, and are negotiating with the
United States Government for the protection of
their rights in case an effort should be made to
secure these hitherto unknown treasures. The
valuable agricultural properties of the article are
now generally known and appreciated, and
great demand has been created for it in conse-
quence. Not less than 100000 tons. to arrive,
have already been sold, aud is estimated that the
importations of the present year will exceed
900, 900 tons, for which the farmers of the United
Staes will pay several million OF dollars.
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REVENUE FROM CUSTOMS.
WASHINGTON. MAY 5

The revenue receipts from Boston, New York,
Baltimore, Philadelphia. and New Orleans for
the mouth of March, was five millions seven hun
dred aud sixty six thousand dollars; for April four
million four hundred and ninety two thousand
dollars. total for two months, ten million one
hundred and fifty eight thousand dollars; making
az increase from the year 1852, of two million
four hundred and ninety thousand dollars, which
is at the rate of thirty three per cent. The rev
nues of the year from all sources will exceed
sixty millions of dollars.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-10
THE GERRYMANDER..

We should have stated yesterday that we we're
Indebted to Mr.. Philip Harrison. of this city, a
true Wing aud accomplished engineer. for
the draught of the Gerrymander. We avail our
selves of this oppor unity to tender that gentle
man our thanks for the poiteness which prompts
ed him to undertake the task, as we'll as for the
fidelity and skill with which he axecutad il
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-10

Wyatt Cardwell. of Charlotte, has taken the
field in the Petersburg District as the Wing can
didate for Congress. Hiscomnetitors at present,
are Mr.. Goode of Mecklenburg and Mr.. Hopkins
Of Powhatan. An effort is however being made to
get up convention and it is probable that one or
both oithese gentlemen will be ruled off We hope
Mr.. Cardwell will bold on in any event. HI is not
apt to give up any thing he uudertakes-nor does
he know how to fail.-LyncAburg Virginian.
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Locofocos. we sincerely believe, are made O

Locofocos, we sincerely believe, are made OF
gutta percha. How they do stretch! They
elected Mr.. Pierce on the ground of his compro-
mise affiuities, yet they abuse epery Southern
Compromise man! They praise u Compromise
man at the North the pink of patriotism, yet
they condemn him virulenty at the South
'Pierce is true to the South.'' Why! Because
he will carry out the Compromise. Hurrah!
we'll elect Pierce. foot aud Cobb are treach-
rous deceivers, and should not be considered Lo-
cofocos. Why? Because they are Compromise
men"-Selna Reporter.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-10

hoBBERY.-A small room at the end of the porch at
tached to the house of our old friend John Smith in Ma
son Cove was feonously entered the night of the
2nd instant and robbed of about 5000 in silver 500 in
bank notes. and bonds the amount of $4,000 The rob
three four hundred yards where the bonds we found
deposited in small drawer and covered with board
Two young men, we learn. had spent day and night
there day two previous, of genteel appearance, but
giving different accounts of their residence. &c. upon
whom suspicion naturally rests Fresh horse tracks
pursued next morning but we have not heard with what
succeSs,-R00ncEe Renc0u
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7o'cloek
BRANDRETH's PILLS !-rhi smedecine is acknow.

BRANDRETHS PILLS l-Thi smedecine is acknow.
lodged to be one OF the mostvaaabe ever discovered
purir of the blood and fluids 1t is superior to Sarsa q.
parla whether as suboric Alternative, and stands
infinitely before all the preparations and combinations
Mercury, Its purgatve properties alone of incacu
liable value for these PILLS may be taken daily for any
period and instead Overwhelming the cathartie effect
they add strength by taking away the ofweakness
They have OF the misraebe efcc,s that deadly
specific. Mercnry. The teeth not inred-the bones
and limbs are not paraly but instead of these
distressing symptoms life and consequent animation
is evident in every movement of the body.
These Pills. for colds coughs, tighness of the chest
rheumatism in the head limbs will be found superior
any thing imagined of the powers of medecine AMI in
bilious affections dyspepsia and in all diseases peculiar
to women they should be resorted to at These
Brandreth Pills will be found deserving ofall praise
DR.. Brandreth's Principal Office a4I Broadway, New
York other offices 10 New York
NJ BRANCH. Richmond, Va.
Mol east Main street. opposite Old Market
Country Merchants and Planters be supplied
York prices. ap -ew
TuNME NO VI ETEKs.-J w RANDOLPH has
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-10

A negro, the property of James Bouldin. Esq,
was tried at Charlotte C. Fl. on Monday, charged
with attempting to commita rape on respscta-
BILE widow lady residing at that place, found gull
ty. and sentenced to be hung on the 10Th of June.
-Fdrn,viUe Journal
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-10

THROWING SToNEs.-A free fellow named
VIM. Dabney, threw stone at another negro
Saturday night, in of the streets of the city
Instead of striking the negro, however, it struck
little white child, inficting severe blow on
its face Mrs. Ellen Barry, mother to the child,
caused Dabney to be arrested for the offence
Yesterday the parties appeared before the
Mayor, when it appearing that the blow had
been given accdenty, his Honor dismissed the
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-10
Mr.. Denoon and Judge C1ump,

We are informed by Mr.. Denoon that he did
not assert positively in his remarks of Saturday
night, that Judge Crump had once made Native
American speech. We so understood him, but
as he must be presumed to know best what he
said, we give him the benefit of this explana-
tion
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-10

has been ascertained that sixty persons were
killed by the accident at Norwalk on Friday
last Hany of the wounded, it is feared, cannot
recover
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-10

The Washington correspondent the New York He
raid states that Con. Pierce repuoiates the conduct
Gen. Lane, late Governor of New Mexico
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-10

ArPoMATTox CoUSTY-Nr Wootton the Wing can.
dhate Tor Congress- appeared before the ople of ppo
ma tox Thursday Court day and made private
Pondent assures u.s. "a splendid impression" "A more
beautiful argumentatve and effective speech he con-
tlnues, Il have rarely heard. Wings and Democrats
Were alike pleased with the man and his abilities. Two
democrats arc out Tor the connty in Appomaitox
Cheathain-tha nominee oft lueus, and Ro ]. Boaz-
"on hla own hook."-Lyach Vtr
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WASHINGTON AFFAIRS.
WAsHINGTo TON, NAV s

-Four more clerks were removed from the
Third Auditors office TO day. Joseph Kershner
Of New York. D. N. Burr Of d. c., George C..
Kerr of Va. Lewis McGhee of Alabama. The
rscent removals in this office include several
Dem ocrats
The Cabinet had only brief informal meet
ing yesterday. Foreign appointments were un-
der discussion, and those from New Y ork causing
more hesitation than any others The chargeshp
atthe Hague has been appointed to Isaac v. Van
derpool, of Buffalo, the present incumbent Fol-
som, being about to be removed on of his
Native Americanism. Secretary Davis is better
but Is still unable to attend the Cabinet meetings
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-10

THREATENING TO AssAULT-John McDonoueh
and John Welsh were yesterday arragned hes
tore the Mayor upon the complaint of VIM.
Mountioy, who charged the parties with threa-
tening to assault him. Mr.. NJ. stated that both
ofthem had threatened him@with personalsiolence
Saturday evening, and that as Welsh had re-
newsd the threat that (Monday) morning, he
had thought proper to bring the matter to the
notice of his Honor. The Mayor thereupon re-
quired Nc Donald and Welsh to inter- into bonds
to keep the peace, and recognised Mr.. Mountjoy
toappear before the Grand Jury, at its next term
and lay his complaint before that inqusitoriuI
body.
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WARRANT DIsMlssEp.-George Ensbury hav-
ing lodgeda complaint day since before the
Mayor against John Hankins, warrant for the ar
rest of Hankins was Issued. Mr.. Ensbury appear
ed in Court yesterday, however, and requested
permission to Withdraw the complaints Per-
sed.
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III X u.

On Saturday, May 9TH, after short illness. ALICE
HATHAWAY. only daughter of L. w. and A. II. Glaze
brook, in the 9th year of her age.
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AGENTS
posrN.srERs throughout the State Of Virginia
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Id upon all monies received.
Mr.. ]. t. BRIGHrwELL, of Danvle, Is our specIa
|rent in that section of the State.
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HUSTINGS COURT.

The Grand Jury met yesterday, and after re-
firing short time made the following presents
ments
For Masdemeanour--H. G.. Hunter, J. WEIGH,
}. McDonough j. Dainsler, F. Miller, Barney
Lltman, j. Bowers, Ralph E. Allen, Geo. Fend-
ley, z. Parrish, w. r. Johnson, w. w. New
man, and Moses Garrison
For submitting Lime for IN spection without the
scelg OF tare married. thereon By the maker, pack
er or filler of i'll. w. Glazebrook S. McGru-
der 6 Sons, Mace & Winston, (three cases)
Nance Il Gooch and R. H. e Charles Whit
lock.
The Grand Jury then adjourned unit! to-mor-
row at 12 O'clock.
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VIRGINIA MEDICAL AND SURGICAL JOURNAL.
We owe an apology to the editors for not &C
knowledging sooner the receipt of the April
number of this publication. Engaged as we are
in the conduct of daily Journal, we of course
have had no opportunity OF bestowing crtica
examination on the work before us nevertheless,
we have glanced over its pages, and we think
that there is much in them which will be found
highly interesting and instructive to the medical
profession. The "Virgnia Medical and Surgi-
cal Journal" is edited by Drs. George A. Otis
and Howell l.. Thomas, of this city. Price $5a
year.