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THiS DAILY tttSFKTCH. ra* TO AoVKUTl»J£»i."t.~Theelrcuhrtl«» ol me Dispatch u thrxb Ttxxa *' Urge u that of any other iisily p*p«r in tlw city of Richmond. It t» tJwrei'ore greatly superior to any other as a W dt'Jßl ">f - lTpr*'«tT>>. KitIH.MOXD, VA " Wednonay Morning, April 14,1834. THE CAPITOL SQUARE- The improvements contemplated by the plan of Mr. N'otm&n, which have been in progress for some time past, under the supervision of the Committee on the Public Square, are now nearly finished as far as the western section of the Square is concerned. No one, we think, who remembers tlie former appearance of this section, can look at it now, without being forcibly struck with the very grent change for the better which has already been wrought. A few weeks hence, when the complete verdure of earlv summer has mantled the slopes and the trees are out in full foliage, no public plea sure ground in this country will present a more grateful or picturesque sight to the eye. We feel a great pride in the Capitol Square, and we have therefore taken a real interest in the improvements which have been recently begun. We are glad to learn that it is pro posed to Temove the unsightly Bell House which now deforms the southwestern extremi ty, and to erect a handsome building over the principal gate-way Which shall be used, as a place of deposit for the standard weights and measures of the Commonwealth, as well as for the purposes which the present Bell House subserves. This is wise in every respect. It is designed that the town time shall be struck in the new edifice, as it should be, by machi nery, connected with an accurate and well con structed clock. It is perhaps not known to many of our country readers that there is not in Richmond a single public clock upon any church, town-hall or other structure, with dials •bowing to the passer-by what is the hour of the day. It will certainly excite a smile with such readers to be informed, furthermore, that the hour is now struck by hand, and that some times it happens, through the drowsiness of the guard, that the stroke is not given for mi nutes after the proper moment has arrived. Now, the want of a public clock, regulated with care, and of delicate meehanical contrivance, is felt by our citizens more seriously than they are themselves aware of, and is the cause cf two little inconveniences that may seem whim sical. One is the frequency with which they are stopped by strangers asking " What's o'clock?'* and the other is the universal de rangement of (heir watches, which they under take, absurdly enough, to regulate by the town-bell. The old uiaxitnof the law, nullum tempus occurit regi, might be applied here, witti same show of fairness, to the guard. This is, to be sure, a good thing for our excellent friends, the jewellers, who profit thereby in the perpetual repairing oftheircustomers' watches, but it is of'real and serious disadvantage to the continuity. We are therefore greatly in favor of thg project of the new gateway ediffce, and of removing the old pepper box of a Bell House which has so long disgraced the city. The basin of the fouutain, which has been constructed in the dell west of the Capitol, seems substantial and well adapted to its pur pose, and we hope to see an appropriate orna ment introduced in the centre, a dolphin or something of the sort, out of which the jet tVeau may throw up its spray to the sunshine. We have but one suggestion to make to the Committee concerning their beautiful improve meut, and for this we respectfully ask their at tention. It seems to us that no adequate pro vision has been made for the drainage of the grounds, which will very soon be ia danger of violent {washing by the drenching thunder storms of our spring and summer seasons.— Perhaps the Committee yet intend guarding the plats and parterres by proper gutters for conveying off the water. If so, we think it should be|«]one at once, before the furious rains begin. It would grieve us to see the gentle declivities, into which the ground has been shaped, furrowed by gullies, and the gravel of the walks washed over the greensward. It seems to be a matter of some doubt whe ther or not the improvement of the grounds is to be carried out fully, in accordance with Mr. Notman's original drawings. The eastern sec tion presents a much better field for the display of taste in the arrangement of ornamental plea sure-grounds than the western, and in its pre sent condition, is certainly quite out of keeping with the general appearance of the Square.— There is but one walk through it, and this straight down the middle, while the terraces are overrun with the wild-onion. Our citizens, we are sure, will qever rest satisfied until the same pleasing improvement is made in it that commands such admiration in the western sec tion. Anorher fountain is embraced in the drawings, to be placed near the new Court House, and to be of similar design with the one already completed west of the Capitol building. We have spoken thus at length on the sub ject of the Square, because we think there is nothing which adds so much to the beauty and comfort of a city as large and well-ordered parks, acccssible to all classes of the citizens. The magnificent parks of London have been called the lungs of that great metropolis, and iteanuot be doubted that they contribute great ly to the health of its crowded population.— Our little Square of twelve acres ia insignifi cant when compared with such immense grounds as Regent's, or Hyde Park, and yet it ia not less important to the citizens of Rich mond than these celebrated resorts to the cock - ney*. We therefore feel that no apology is ne cessary for the apace we have devoted to the •object this morning. Appomattox River.—The citizens of p.. tersburg. have decided, by the following vote, to empower the town council to borrow mosey for tbe purpofe of improving the Appomattox: For the appropriation, 332 Against it. 18 / Majority, 314 The Tkuuhufh Bkatiko Tim*—A tele graphic despatch to tbe New Orleans Picayune, which left the city of New York at twenty minutes prist niae o'clock a* Friday evening, arrived in New Orleans, and was la tbe bands of the compositors there, at twenty-two min ute* past effbf, beating time by fiAy-eigbt atonies. THK EXPEDITION WWW. The object of the naval expedition now being fitttd otttby our govarnmentte Mil for a P a "« under command ofCommodor. Perry .al though not officially so announced, is generally un derstood to be the opening of the ports of that country to the commerce of the world in gen eral, and of the United States in particular.— For a long time, the empire of Japan has been little known to the various nations ofthecivil iised world. The poliry of its rnlers has been even more exclusive than of those in China.— It has sustained commercial relations with onlv two countries—the Dutch and Chinese — and that to only a very limited extent, a couple of Dutch ships, carr> ing cargoes to the value of about $300,000, and ten Chinese junks, be ing all that are annually admitted into Nan gasaki, its principal port. Under these circumstances, our government appears to have come to the conclusion that since the Japanese dignitaries will not amica bly enter into some arrangement for the mutual benefit of the commercial relations of both countries, it will be right and proper to use a little moderate compulsion to bring them to terms—at least so far as the appearance of Commodore Perry on the shores of Japan may tend to persuade her thereto. It would seem that Great Britain takes a similar view of the matter, and, if necessary, will co-operate with the United States. The London Times, of March 26, argues thepropriety of the "expedi tion after this wise : "It is a fair question how far any tribe or race of human beings possess the right of ex cluding the rest of mankind from all participa tion i" the benefits to be derived from an exten sive a (beautiful region. That it abounds with mineral and vegetable productions, and is admirably adapted for carrying on commer cial intercourse with advantage to the inhabi tants and profit to the re6t of mankind, may not aflbct the properties of the problem, but at least it quickens cur desire for a solution.— Is this right of exclusion founded on reason or on force ? If on reason, we should be curious to see the arguments by which it can be main tained. If the right of exclusion is simply the right of force, why, let those who appeal to such a principle be prepared at all times to make it good. They may feel well assured that,some time or other, their pretensions will be put to the test. In any case, they can lay little claim to sympathy. They have by their own acts put out of the pale of the great brotherhood of nations. They have re fused all aid to others ; how can they ask it for themselves ? The Tartar dynasty had long contrived to exclude the wond from any but the most humiliating intercourse with Chi na. That pretension has been set at rest for ever by the operations of the British forces.— Now it would seem the term of civilized ex clusion from Japan is at hand, although, hap pily, we are not in this instance to be the exe cutioners. The expedition is to be undertaken by the United States. It cariied out in a spirit of humanity and sound policy, without unne cessary waste of life, and under the full im pression that the agents of the government, and not the great mass of the population, are jin fault, Commodore Perry will be backed with the sympathies of all European nations." The Times also says that "'public opinion in England will run in favor of the expedition which is about to sail from New York." Commodore Perry's squadron will consist of the Susquehanna steam frigate, now cruis ing in the Eastern waters, and of the steamers Mississippi and Princeton, an additional fri gate, a sloop-of-war and a store ship. With such a force at their disposal, it is believed that the officers in command will have little difficulty in dictating their own terms. Th? Japanese can offer but little resistance agains, it. The operations can be conducted without quitting the sea-coast; and the squadron will have the benefit, not only of careful surveys, but also of the intimate knowledge which has been obtained by our whaling ships of the nav igation along tho eastern coast of Japan, and through the Straits of Sangaru, which divide Niphon from Jeso. A portion of the Jnpan fleet, it is understood' will sail the last of this month, to be followed by the remainder in due season. The whole will rendezvou sat San Francisco,and proceed in company to Jeddo, the capital city of Japan. The marine force now stationed at the Wash ington navy yard will accompany it. The non-intercourse policy of the Japanese is said to be more attributable to a combina tion of circumstances, than to ignorance or want of civilization. They were a long timit ago far advanced in the arts, and a great com mercial people evee before commerce hud be come any considerable element among the civilized nations of modern times. They traded with no less than sixteen foreign coun tries previous to the year 1543. At that time the Portuguese came among them and inter married. With the Portuguese came also some Jesuits. A civil war raging at the time, the latter joined the party whictf subsequently proved to be the weakest, and were locked up and persecuted for their presumption. They afterwards rebelled, made a formidable resis tance, und were driven to the Peninsula, to the number of 70,000. The Dutch subsequent* ly sent a ship-of-war which fired upon and dislodged the Jesuits from a strong position they had secured. For this service the Dutch were permitted to retain a factory in Japan, while all other christians were destroyed or driven out. Since that time, every stranger, (excepting those connected with the Dutch factory,) has been required to trample on the image of the Saviour, as an evidence that he is not a christian interloper. A strict svstem of non-intercourse and espi onage has been kept up in Japan ever since these events. Nearly half the population re ceive pay as officials, and spies abound every where. Each man is expected to watch bis fire next-door neighbors. Every Prince has a couple of Secretaries to watch over and per form acts of government for him. His wife and family are kept at Jeddo as hostages for his loyalty. He is not permitted to become rich, though required to give expensive enter tainments. Cases of malfeasance, or neglect of duly, are followed by disgrace, which even? honorable Japanese wipes off with suicide, by ripping open his stomach, the art of which, it •• said, is taught in the schools—in theory, probably, as the practice of this custom must necessarily be somewhat limited in its frequeo cy. Such is a brief sketch of tbe people to whom the gallant Commodore Perry is about to pay bis respects in the name of Uncle Sam. His success ia bringing them to thwir propriety n oums to be seen. Tbdre are 1200 omuiboses daily running m London VlrginirLegl»lature. t,-"-. To mda*,-April 13. DwseifDelegatM. The Speaker laid before the House a com munication fro(n the Secretary of the Board of PublSe Works, 'transmitting copies of the proceedings of the Board relative to the State loans (coupon bonds) negotiated by them with Selden, Withers & Co., being the documents called lor by a resolution of tne House. Laid on the table and ordered to be printed. Mr. Rives, of Albemarle, presented a petition of citizens and merchants of the county of Al bemarle, praying thut their license tax should be proportioned to the invoices of purchase! rather than to the aunual sales as proposed bv the license law now before the House, which was, on bis motion, laid on the table. The preamble and resolutions relative to the coinage of silver, and against the circula tion ofsmall notes, which was under consider ation when the House adjourned yesterday, was taken up, the amendment to the preamble, submitted by Mr. Speed, agreed to, and the preamble and resolutions passed. BII.LS PASSED. A bill to exempt millers of manufacturing flour mills from grinding corn or other grain, except wheat; A bill concerning suits against persons and corporations who lepresent the Commonwealth —and , A bill appropriating the entire capitation tax to education in primary and free schools. RESOLUTIONS OF INQUIRY. By Mr. Yerby—lnto the expediency of pro viding by law that no Sheriff or Clerk of any county, city, or town in this Commonwealth, shall receive for his services more than a cer tain sum per annum; the fees of any such Sheriff or Clerk amounting in any year to more than that sum, to be paid over to the County Court forcounty purposes. By Mr. Browne, of Stafford—Of incorpora ting the Fredericksburg aud Lowell Manufac turing Company ; and also the Mitchell Man ufacturing and Mining Company. By Mr. Wiley—Of providing by law that in all cases, where the greatest number of votes are equal for two or more persons, the election shall be remanded to the people. Mr. Robinson, of R. City, reported from the Committee of Courts of Justice, the following bills : A bill concerning the officers of the Su preme Court of Appeals, and of the District Courts; A bill concerning the bond* of Clerks of Courts; A bill authorizing notices for taking depo sitions to be served upon counsel; A bill concerning the power of County and Corporation Courts to change the time for holding their quarterly terms —and A bill concerning the plan for the execution of sentence ot death, and the persons to be present at such execution. [The execution to take place in the jail yard, iu the presence of the officers of the court which sentenced the criminal, and twelve respectable citizens, in cluding a physician or surgeon ; also, the convict's counsel, Ministers of the Gospel, and the relatives of the convict.] A bill was also reported, changing the mode of appointing tobacco inspectors. [Gives to the Governor the power to appoint the first and second inspectors.] Mr. Taliaferro, from the Select Committee on a house to be erected on the Public Square for Houdon's Statue of Washington, made a report in favor of the erection of a house, accompanied by a resolution providing for the procurement of plans for the proposed building, which resolution was adopted. Aud then the House adjourned. The Electoral Votes. —Some doubts having been expressed as to whether the States, in the next Presidential election, will choose electors un. der the apportionment of 1840 or that of 1850, the subject was referred to the Judiciary Committee of the Senate, who have reported that they art! to elect according to the apportionment under the census of 1850. Each State will choose as many electors as it has Senators and Repreienatives under that ap' portionment. The following table shows the num ber of electors to which each State is entitled' with the i umber under the old apportionment: Vote 1852.1848. Vote 1852.1848. Maine, 8 9 Indiana, 13 12 New Hampshire, 5 9 Illinois, 11 9 Vermont, 5 6 lowa, 4 4 Massachusetts, 13 12 Wisconsin, 5 4 Rhode Island, 4 4 Michigan, 6 5 Connecticut, G 6 Kentucky, 12 12 New Yoik, 35 36 Missouri, 9 7 New Jersey, 7 7 Alabama, 9 9 Pennsylvania, 27 26 Louisiana, 6 6 Delaware, 3 3 Tennessee, 12 12 Maryland, 8 8 Mississippi, 7 6 Virginia, 15 17 Arkansas, 4 3 North Carolina, 10 11 Texas, 4 4 South Carolina, 7 9 California, 4 0 Georgia, 10 10 _— Florida, 3 3 Whole num. 295 Ohio, 23 23 Fcr choice, 148 The Fugitive Slave Preston—The offi cers who brought the fugitive slave Pieston to Baltimore, have returned home, having dis charged their duty. The papers of New Vork say the owner of the fugitive instructed them to say, that if the abolitionists desired to pur chase Preston's freedom they could do so by paying $1,500, otherwi f e he would be sent to Kentucky.—Sun. Southern Industrial Exhibition The mayor ot New Orleans has appointed a large delegation to attend a Convention, to be held in that city on the First Monday of May next, for the purpose of adopting preliminary ar rangements to advance the holding of a Great Southwestern Agricultural and Mechanic's Exhibition and Fair, in New Orleans, in May, 1853. M issjgatherine Hayes had a brilliant concert at Cincliliati, on the 6th iust. Gen. Pillow, of Tenn., was on a visit to Har risburg, Pa., last week. the tragedian, is playing in A«gusta, The Jewish Society in New Haven, Conn., l3 iH.°^ ,oerect 8 house of worship at a cost of $6,000 to $8 000. 1 he Charleston Mercury seems to favor the nomination of Buchanan for President and Douglas for Vice President. The Union men of Augusta, Geo., have re solved not jo send delegates to the Baltimore Convention. Shells of galvanized iron are beginning to be adopted exclusively in the English artillery service. Anthracite coal has lately been discovered on the farm of Col. J.Marshall McCue, of Au gusta county, Va. A little daughter ol Col. Woods Poage, of Pocahontas county, Va., was burnt to death on the 30th ult., by her clothes taking fire. Louis Napoleon issues his public documents in his own name,as President of the Republic, and no longer in the name of the people. The assessed value of all species df proper. ty in New Orleans, last year, was $74,315,865; which is a decline on the assessment of the year previous. The Massschnsetts Senate on Wednesday passed resolves providing for the appointment of a Joint Committee to make arrangements for the receptiou of Kossuth, in the name and behalf of the State. On the 2d inat. the trunk of Mr. J. Withrow, «f Lewisburg Vs., who was on bis war to Baltimore, was cut from the stage aesr Har risburg, and robbed of all its contents except $50 in gold. goxusa -MtccallUwr will give ««. I other of kb brilliant and lucceaaful exhibition* tbia evening, at the theatre! Among other extruordi wrr experiment., be will prodwe ti different kind* of liquor froa oae bottle.. localmattbrs CxLKMATumor *h* l- f O. P*-To*terdw, notwithstanding the fiuct#»§ng nature of AprU weather, proved an auspicious dajr fur the Odd Fellows' proetssion and celebration. The number of member* ha the procession was not so large as was anticipated; nevertheless it was one in every way creditable to that benevolent and praisewor thy order. At 11 o'clock, the line which bad been formed on Broad strret.it* right resting on the point intersected by Mayo street, commenced moving in the following order: Ist Division. Henderson Lodge, No. 105, Manchester. Powhatan Lodge, No. 13, Richmond. 2d Division. F.lendship Lodge, No. 10, Richmond. Unicn Lodge, No. 7, Richmond. 3d Division. Jefferson Lodge, No. 4, Richmond. Appomattox Lodge of Petersburg. Monroe Lodge of Petersburg. 4th Division. Excelsior Encampment No. 22, Richmond. V isiting Encampments in order of Seniority. Ne :l son Encampment, No. 2, Richmond. Ltk Division. R. W. G. Lodge of Virginia. Fitzhugh Lodge was not out foimally, but many of its members were in the procession. The rega lia ol the several orders was exceedingly rich and tasteful, as were the beautilul banners carried by the several Lodges. Our attention was attracted in particular by the very handsome and costly silk banner of Powhatan Lodge of this city, carried at the head of the procession. On the front was a splendid painting of the Indian chief, Powhatan, surrounded by elegant scroll work. On the reverse iu neatly executed gilt letters, the words "Powha tan Lodge, No. 12,1. O. O. F., Richmond, Va."— This banner, we understand, was recently manufac tured by Messrs. T. McDonald & Lyons ot this city, and certainly re9ects great credit upon their taste and skill in such matters. Under the super-' intendence of Grand Marshal M. Seger* , and as sistant Marshals P. Gs. William L. Holt, Christo pher Johnson, James H. Pecor; and P. C. P. George W. Toler, the procession proceeded down Broad St. to 19th, along 19th to franklin, down Franklin to 25th, along 25th to Main, up Main to Fomhee.rlong Foushee to Broad, and down Broad to the African Church. The different Lodges then took seats in the main body of the Church, filling it completely; the east aud west galleries being occupied by a large num ber of ladies, and the front gallery by the band.— The exercises of the meeting commenced with music from the band, and prayer. Mr. Edward Y. Cannon, the orator of the day, then delivered a clear and practical address upon the position, benefits and duties of the order. Af ter referring to the necessity and usefulness of a. - Bocid*'or in order to the accomplichment of the higher good,he reviewed the past and present con dition of the order. In the month of April, some 33 years ago, five men in Baltimore opened the first Lodge in the U. S.; now there were nearly 3000 Lodges, with a membership of 220,000. Mr. C. next referred to the operative causes which pr< duced these results. These were many; and they were found in the noble and beneficial purposes of the institution—in the wise manner in which these purposes were carried out—and in the direct operaiion upon themselves and the world around them of the principles of friendship, love and truth which were at once the rule of their conduct and the test of their sincere attachment to the order.— The orator proceeded to allude to the prejudice* and obstacle l with which the order in its incipiency and expansion had to contend—and expatiated at length upon its social, charitable, intellectual and moral benefits. He closed his interesting address with an earnest appeal to the members of the order, old and young, to carry out and advance its just and pure principles. Music from the band and a benediction from the Rev. Mr. Kepler, closed the proceedings at the church. The procession then re-formed and proceeded up Broad street to 9th, along 9th to Grace, along Grace to 7tb, down 7th to Byrd, along Byrd to Bth, along Bth to the place of dining, near the packet station, by the canal. We understand the several lodges here partook of a very sumptuous dinner, and aftar escorting tbeir guests from Petersburg to the cars, returned to their respective homes, wsll pleased with the har monious celebration of the day. Kossuth.—This distinguished Hungarian arrived in our city, yesterday morning, and moved in soli tary procession in a coach from the Petersburg to the Fredericksburg depot. He then took the car* for Washington. We are happy to state that the car* did not give way or the locomotive bur*t it* boiler because of the addition of freight to the train, in the shape of his Excellency'* person. The se lect Kossuth-featber boJy-guard mu>t have taken an extra nap on the reception day of their Patron Saint—for not even a solitary goose-quill fluttered him a welcome or a farewell. Sudden Death —Mr. George T*y!or, who re sided on i4.h street,near M.jyo't|bridge, died very suddenly, yesterday noon, of enlargement of the heart Mr. T. had a severe attack of sickness in July last, and ever since his health has been very feeble. In addition he has been subject to spasmo dic action of the heart. Yesterday morning he expressed himself as feeling unusually well until within some five minutes of his death; at which time, while conversing with a friend, he suddenly placed his hands upon his breast as if in great pain, and, notwithstanding restoratives were immediate ly applied, expired shortly afcer without uttering a word. He leaves a wile and several children to mourn his loss. He will probably be buried by the Tailor's Beneficial Society, of which he was • highly respected member, from hi* residence this afternoon. Hustings Cocbt.—The registration of negroes and civil business generally, occupied this court on yesterday. The case of Hiss Rix, charged with grand larceny, will come up for exam ins tioa on Friday next. We observed in the rotunda the paintings of Washington and Lafayette, which have been restored to their primitive beauty and fresh ness by the skilful hands of the painter and varnish er. |We trust that their frames will also be re-giij. Ed, and jthey will then be an ornament to the h.n Dischabqes —On Monday, after dueesamina tion, the Grand Jury of the United Btates District Court, discharged Nicholas Koidy, who was recent ly arrested by captain Moms, of the ship Astrica, on the charge of mutiny. Captain Moses, it will be re mem be red, some days itace, finding that was getting too hot to hold hun, made traeks for home, "away down .Fast." The trial of the six mutineer* of the ship Corsair, will take place to day. Naose Miscxllant.—Elisabeth Patterson.a free negress, was committed to jail fur one en yesterday, by bis H«or, for drunkenness. With am Mam, a free negro, arrested with Chesterfield papers, was on yeesterday discharged by his Honor with a caution to "main at home; la Msnnhialof. Cornelius, slave to Bally k. Vaughn, arrested out Of track, h* consideration of previous good conduct, was dticharged on yesterday. Malvina Miller, a free negress, was seat to jaU on yesterday, one month, for dnwkcMNss, the Enquirer of yesterday we end thefollowing l«t ter written Ifjyßeed to his father l|lnEDgi»«jd, and whkhfbM been published at the paftkpl# of MVeral (t Reed'* friend*. The rttatemfnt to which be alludes U the ouo publinhad by Mm !«t month, and to which be has firmly adhered from the commencement ol bis trial to the present time- As Reed is coon to pay the penalty of the violated law. we eubjoln It as a matter of some interest to our readers. We are glad to see that Keedhas made- such, apparently, thorough preparation for that final doom which a jury of his peers and the highest tribunals of justice in the country have ad" judged to be a righteous one. We were not among those who from motives of sympathy and pity, and perhaps of conscience, endeavored to secure the pardon of Reed and Clements; nor, in the few days yet allotted them to life, shall we aid in a similar effort, because we believe that the duty which we owe to our fellow beings—to society—to ourselves an d to a just God, demands at our hands a hearty co-operation in securing the fulfilment of those laws which are alike the safeguard and protector of every interest in the republic. When criminals" after a fair and impartial trial, are found guilty, i t becomes the lover of true libei ty and impartial justice, to carry out unshrinkingly, and to the very letter, the promulgated sentence. No emotion or feeling should warp the judgment—no miscon struction of the testimony sway or influence the principle of action. Believing then, that Reed and Clements have been found guilty of the offence with which they stood charged upon clear and just grounds, though the dnty be a painful one to na ture—we yet yield our implicit concurrence with the verdict of the jury, the sentence of the judge, the decision of the Supreme Court, and the final arbitrament of the President of the United State**— Of what avail are laws, unless they are faithfully administered, and the penalties of their violation strictly enforced 1 Annexed is Heed's letter: Richmond, V*., April 4th, 1852. My dear and affectionate Fattier:—l now r«deem my promise of sending you a true and accurate statement of the unfortunate affair for which lam to sufl'er death ou the 9th of this month, which 1 shall enclose in this, my last and farewell letter to you. My kind and generous friend and school mate, M D , baa been to Washington and presented my petition, together with several letters of recommendaii-n, to the President, for conside ration, and has returned without a iay of hope tor pardon I must say be has acted most nobly and generously in my behalf, but without effect, and for bis kindness he has my heart felt thanks, and which I hope, my dear father and brothers, you will re ward and rt member. He comes here often to see me, and in grief goes away. Before you receive this, my filial state will be detei mined oy the Judge of ail the earth. In a few days tne almost inevit able sentence of death will be put into execution, that will either raise me to the heights of happiness or sink me to the depths of misery, and while you read the*- lines I will be groaniug uuder the ago nies of despair, or enjoying the p»aee of the blessed in another world, it is impossible for me to des cribe the present disposition of my soul; the great uncertainty I fear. No words can describe my ap prehensions. Every fear would perfectly ovet wbelm me, but for God's declaration, which says: ' Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be rnaue as white as si.ow,"and in his great goodness and mercy iu st nding hi, only sou Jesus Christ into this wicked world to be crucitied as an atoning sac rifice for the redemption of lost mankind. 1 uever rightly'magined my perilous situation until now. During my mis spent life I always had wrong ap- Erehensions or my n«ture ; and, my good God, how ave I employed myself, or what have 1 been doing, while the sun in its race and the stars in their courses have lent iheir beams, perhaps, to light me to the world of woe i Oh !in what folly have I spent my time since 1 h»ve been here confined,and in whatmidneis have I spent the years 1 have passed at sea. Truly, I have seen *'ie wonderful works of the Lord on the mighty deep. Many a time have! been preserved from sudden death, in diflerent shapes, which only serv ed to make me the more hardened. I have olten rejoiced to hear the sound from each mast-head,of "there she blows''—and would jump into the whale boat and laugh at all dangers; then rush furiously and fearlessly alongside of the monstrous whale, and, with undaunted courage, would dart the har poon or lance, whilst his flukes would be foaming or daacing over my head, when almost one touch from bim would have finished my existence.— Scenes like these I have often met, and with foolish courage, dt fied its terrors; nor had 1 thought of any state beyond the grave, nor the great tribunal to which I must have been summoned. It is this which makes death appear to me now ao terrible, or I could atiil mock at tear. It ia not giving up my ' oreath at which I shrink, it ia the terrible hereafter —the something beyond the grave—at which i re coil 1 never had a just apprehension of the so lemnity of death, until now, and the short space cf time which 1 have now got to live, is 1 tear, far too short to make my peace with an ofiended God; but I cast myself on his absolute mercy, through the atoning sacrifice of the Redeemer of lost mankind. My dear fattier, you are already bent beneath the load of year* and grirf; the tears of anguish and sorrow for my dear departed mother, have not yet been dried in our family, and now must they again start afresh, by the announcement of the un timely ana undeserved death of your prodigal son — but let my blood be on their skirts, which have falsely and cruelly swbrh my life away. This 1 can say with a clear conscience at my dying hour; and I have done no more than any person Would have done if placed in the same circumstances, which you can see for yourself by my statement, bro ther James's and your joint letter of the 6th of March I answered forthwith. As yet I have receiv | ed no letters from John or Nicholas. I shall an swer them as soon as received. At present Ido 1 not rightly know their address or I would write them a farewell letter. I understand my friend M D intends getting my body trom the proper authorities for sale interment; hut I have had no conversation with bim myself on the »üb r ject as yet; but lam fully satisfied he will do every . thing that can be done for uiy safe interment, for which 1 hope you will well reward and lemember. M D will write you in a day or two afti* ' my execution and let you know all particulars.— And now, my dear father, 1 mast return my heart t felt thanks for your goodness to roe since my con tiu-ment. I must now bi-1 you farewell, together with my sisters and brothers, from this world of falsehood and vanity, and may 1 be prepared to meet you and my dear depa'ted mother, sisters and brothers, on the right haud of God on that great day ot judgment, where an erring verdictcannot be given at that supreme tribunal; and 1 now cast , all my dependance upon the mercy of God,through the merits of my Saviour and Redeemer Jesus Christ. "Afflictions, though tbty teem severe, In mercy oft are sent; They atop the prodigal's career, And force him to repent." Adieu. 1 remain, my dear father, yonr unfoitu nate prodigal son, - THOMAS REED. I shall write James on the 7th or Bth. P. B.—lf either of my brothers or yourself, should wwh an account of my trial, and tha deci sion of the Court against granting a new trial, ad to M D , and he wiil no doubt . 7? . "—then you can compare my statement, which is and will be my confession—then compare it with the evideuce against me in Court, and de cide for yourselves oi guilt or innocence. Farewell, all my afflicted friends Captain Mask Rxkd, Lewis Mines street ErtMear Hayle, Cornwall, England. Democratic District Convention.—The Democrats of Richmond have appointed dele gates to a district Convention. This Conven tion meets in this city oo the 30th of Msy nest for the purpose of choosing four represents' Uses to the national Democratic Convention, which meets in Baltimore on Tuesday the Ist o*F of June. Whig StatkCo*v*»tiok.—This body will atssmble at the Universalis! church, on Mayo street, this afternoon at 4 o'clock. From present indications, there will be a Ter, large .amber of delegates ia.ttend.^e FaroBBiCKHUBo BANP-TW. Corp. uf muricUM cmm to our cty 7 e*ier.) ky P«r»de4 fa>;th*y rMiiita>. Tfietrgeetiemerir *P ffttmee, together with the .w«m htruoAtoto «P« ft. o««|o a , ««K2 -'" d«BT On the 11 tb tost., M her realdmee, on the cantor ot ffrnm arid te.h gtrmtt. tftrr no illness of bat rx |ee» hours, Miss ASNB" E. WILKKKSOW, l«te ofPe »iviih i^ n - n * ghos, Hate. MS Leather, Ac, This 111 or nine, by •P M DAVENPORT. ALLbW i CO. Car A Daßßtrau AflalrT—Tbe mm who forge* • weapon to furnish further assistance to the powerful artillery of woman, directed against the hearts of unarmed men, mast bo a terror to bach, elorhood. Tire aid which Bogle's Hyperion Fluid for the hair, and iicbeaiona for the coraplex : or, rendeis it, when used by the fair aex, the moit pow. erlnl ally of Cupid that is known. Sold by the in ventor, at 277 Washington street KorVale id Richmond by Hi.ABKOOK tt REEVE, ap 14 —6t 175 Broad street. [y It would hardly do fur any one to have the temerity nowadays tu question the excellence of Dr. Hoofland's German Hitters, which are prepared by Dr. C. M. Jackson. In caaea of dyspepsia, liver complaint, and derangement of the digestive or gans, their many virtjes have long since been made plainly apparent They purge I rom tbe system the morbid humors which retard the natnral functions aod bring paleness to tbe cheek, and suffering to the brow. They banish those clogs upon happinesa, and restore the system to high health, ap 14—6t BP* Who that baa tutlcred with that most for me., ting of all things, corns, but will hail with joy the great Arabian Liniment I If perserered in, ft never fails to cure, and ia juat aa good for almost all diseates which require an externa) application; and lor animals, no medicine ever discovered hat prov ed so efficacious aa U. G- Farreli's Arabian Lin iment, See advertisement. For sale by I'UKCfcXL, LADD Sl CO., corner of Maid and 14th streets, Richmond, Va. ap 14—6t DR. K. C. FISHES tender* hit PCS service* to the public in the various braocbe* of bis profession. Office in the basement of his duelling, on 4th street, between Broad and Marshall streets, 2nd door from tbecorner. no 27—6 m, -jj»—-g*— DR. FAR &.ER having removed to ®«>-25k Franklin street, a few doors below the Exchange, and opposite to Trinity Church, his former office (corner of Main and 15th streets) is for rent. It has been occupied as a physician's of fi e for ten or twelve years past • ap 5— lm HAWES R. SIiTTON, NOTARY PUBLlC—Particular attention paid u> writing DEEDS and othpr legal instruments, and COLLECTING CLAIMS of all kinds. Office m tbe Law Building, Richmond, Va I will pay tbe market price for Bounty Laii Warrants. fe27 To tbe Citizens of Richmond, and Sti'«Dger« Visiting the City. If you wish to have your hair cut end dressed ?-» the most fashionable and tasty manner, ana jour whiskers changed to a beautiful black or brow a, then call at the American Hair Dressing. Shaving and Shampooing Saloon, under the American Ho tel. N. B.—Hot, cold and fbower BATHS at all hours. Price 25 cents, or live tickets for *L ap 12 MORfci TiisTl.»»ONV.—We have just learned from a lady in this city, who has been affiicted witn Dyspep.ia for several years, that by the advice of a friend she was induced to try Baker's Celebrated Premium Bitters, af ter having used a number ot other prescriptions without any ett'ect, and thsit four bottles of it has per fectly cured her of tbe di-ease, and she is now a* healthy as she ever was in her lite. This is but an addition to the thousands of tes:imonials in the hands of the proprietor, showing conclusively that it is the be jt ami-dyspeptic ionic now in use. For cbolics, loss of appetite, weak and disordered stomach, and such other diseases as arise from in- -ion, the 3 Bitters have no f qual, wlnie for ague and fever and biliousness, if tJien according to directions, they are a sure cure. As a spring medicine for children, these Bitters are unrivalled, r id every housekeeper should keep them on hand and use ihem freely during tbe spring months. A lew bottles, judiciously administered, will ward off mr ly distressing spells ol'fever. Give them a tiial 1 ice only 50 cents per bottle. To be had in Richmond at tbe Drug Stores of A. BODEKER, ADIE & GRAY, BENNETT St BEERS, PURCELL, LADD & CO., and GAYNOR & WOOD, Main Hreet; 11. BLAIR, WW. P. LADD and SEABROOK & REEVE, Shockoe Hill, ap X —u GF° Only 18 1-a and 43 cents lor Bil ious Habits and the Liver, the best Pur gative Pill known.—Dr. ROSE'S RAILROAD UK AN'l 1-BILIoUS PILLS are the beat Pills, as thousands who have used them declare, for purify ing the blood, carrying off all bile, and producing a healthy tone to the liver They are called "Rail road Pills," because they go attend ol all other PilU In their good effect. Dr. Ross's celebrated Family Pills for Indiges tion, Dyspepsia and Sour Stomach, are also ia great demand—price 2o cents, and lor sale by Pur ee!), Ladd 6t Co, Adie & Gray, Gaynor it Wood, A Bodeker, Bennett Sc. Beers, R. R. Duval, O. A Strecker and J. Blair. jaSl—ts shaTrijs' ckle bra ted LIVER PlLLS—Prepared from the Mom obtained at the Rockbridge (Va ) Alum Spring*.— These Pills are conndeutly recommended as having all the virtues of the water, and ia many cases they are preferable. In derange ment of the stomach and bowels, or want of action in the liver, their immediate etfect upon the liver and kidneys especially, entitle them to pubtio consideration. If the patient be bilious they search out the bile and expel it from the system —unlike all other Pills, they may be taken with impunity, (irrespective of weather,) as there is nothing in them calculated to injure any one. In cutaneous diseases and eruptions of the skin, of whatever sort, they are a sure remedy, and particularly effica cious in diseases such as females are subject to, dropsievflatulency, <bc., &c. These Pills msy just ly be styled an universal remedy, as they are de cidedly the best in use for the curd of all diseases resulting from irregular habits. Alter their use has t jen con inued tor a time, the whole system bt comes invigorated, and the patient is restored to perfect health. They are care ully prepared and put up in vials of 100 at $1 each. A liberal discount will be made to Druggists. For sale by JOHNH. SEAYRE3, Columbian Ho tel, Purcell, Ladd & Co., Main street, 8. M .Zschrls son Si Co., Dragnets, Broad strtet.O. A. Strecker, Di j agists, Market Bridge, Richmond; James Cooke at Uo., Frederick»burg; Rushh n, Clark* & Co., New York; Dyutt dc Sor, Philadelphia; IS. L. Stroecher it Co., Macon, (ia; F.J. Sampson, Pow hatan CL House; N. T. Wat it ins, ilahtax Court House; G. H. Jones & Co., Petersburgr W. H. Gilman, Washington, D. C.; Walter H. Middtetoa, Farmville, Vs.; U. G. Archer, Danville; Coleman Si Rogers, Druggists, Market street, Mortimor* Mowbrsy, Baltimore; wad Druggists generally, . wholesale and retail. fo 3 ty Daguerreotypes, improved Llgkt» and increased facilities tor taking Da guerreotype L.ikeue»»ea.—l'arenu wni now have an opportunity to obtain the moat beaulilul and artutica picture* of tbeir children. Tbe tub aeriber'c reputation in this important and difficult branch ol the art, being lu.ly eatabiirbed, be bopea to merit a continuance of toe uubiic patronage — For Family Group*, and copying daguerreotype* tiu* light will be found very anperior . „ M. P. SISIONB, Wo 15t Main *tr*et -fey *•. Vetera of ttearlcn Conn tj. At the aolie Italian of many irianda in the county ut Hen rico to be a candidate tor tbe offlce of Preae- C ?J 1 respectfully announce my aeli a candidate fw tnat office. He.peclfuUy, j O HK M. GREGORY, ap s—dJtwUM* EF Mnataag l.iaimex.—LADlEd —Wn mane you a GheatertWld bow, and politely oa» J0« attention to the excellency of our Liniment- kfcM abeautilul cream or drab color, and it freeflnMf *1 iapurity; it will not euil the akin or clothaaaaa win alwaya relieve pain wheo an txUrxttl apptiW 1 tion can reach it, and will «•« broken or eakm breaat, aore nipple*, neuralgia, chapped haeila, *f" a.ao will remove ugly blotche#, minora or leavjng the akin ton and aeaoothe and will is caae Injure the akin In the aligfateet degree, mh —eodta DM* WiH. #7 VA*MARo»*rt W» proleaalonal aervice* to th« euiwn»« Ktehmuud and it* vicinity. Offlee over A Bec ker • Apothecary *lo.a, on Market bridge. Mai* »B l!Ml« " ' | O»r~oaywterday, botwe?atb» U«u»±to»l 1-d and the Baftlu,TljoNJ> fur «75- 'i be, I***" »«nt of aaii bond ha* been stopped. I'he and* »Ui reeeive a UUaj-al reward by leaving the *auM «« **-**• -Cieaahawe P*an»g pyW«j> ~ **■ wijuuiia* *Myra«.