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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01
THE NATIONAL FAST.

President TAYLoR's recommendation, suggesting The
first Friday August the Sd; suitable day to be OBJ
served National Fast has been responded to in MANY
quarters Several Governors (among them Gov. FISH, OF
New York; have seconded the Presidents recommended
on and many heads of churches, &c. have done likewise
The day will be observed throughout the New England
States
The congregations worshppng in the different churches
in this city generally informed Sunday from the sa-
cred DESKS that appropriate religious exercises would take
placein the several churches on Friday next
We learn also that the operatives connected with the
Tredegar Iron Works, and others in that neghborhood
will observe the Fast Day. The works will not be IN
operation, and appropriate religious ceremonies will be
observed in the spacious yard connected with the 1redega
Works.
Protesting TO believe, do in national sense, that
the issues of life and death the hands OF God it be-
comes u.s. as Christian People, to humble ourselves be-
fore Him, and erventy pray that He will stay the PES
thence that walketh in darkness and the destruction that
wasteh at noon day.
The PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, in his recon-
mendaton that all business will be suspended in the
various branches othe public service on that day. and he
recommends that all persons of all religious denominations
abstain tar practicable from secular occupation and
repair 10 their respective places OF public worship Tor the
purpose OF acknowledging the infinite goodness which has
watched existence as nation, and so long
crowned with manifold blessings and to implore the
Almighty, in His good time, to stay the destroying
hand which is now lifted up against us.
Would not beseemly for the City Authorities to adopt
and publish arrangement for the due observance by
citizens OF the Fast Day recommended by the Presi-
dent?
The House REPRESENTATIVES OF the State OF Maine
Monday week, passed order to observe the Sd day
commentator of the President and to have religious SER
vices in their hall on that day.
The GOVERNOR OF RHODE ISLAND has issued his pro-
camaton recommending the observance Of Friday next
day of fasting in accordance with the recommends
| ton of the President
CHAs. CoRLNG, Mayor of Petersburg, seconds the
commentator Of President Taylor and requests the cit
of that observe the day by suspendng their
ordinary business, &C.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01
[PER EUROPA

PER EUROPA
Weighty beyond all precedent as have been the trans
actions carried in Cotton market week after week
consecuvely during the last three months they have not
been surpassed in buoyancy Of spirit by those which have
taken place very large scale during the present
week. Ano period has the advance been otherwise than
gradual and confidence has been acquired and strength
cd too, by repeated statements from America of an unsa
tsiactoy character with regard to the growing crop On
the whole, however, Of opinion that the advces by
the steamer which arrived here on Tuesday, are little
more encouraging than they had previously been mas
much in sections of the country the weather had
become more favourable for the crops But our consun-
ing powers are so great that very large supply next year
will be required to keep prices within even moderate COM
pass and our market will therefore continue to be sensi-
lively alive to any reports, favourable or otherwise that
may henceorward be received from the u States
The trade, although largely in stock, have again pul-
chased freely, and they well as Spectators and exnor
ers, have been encouraged do so as the demand has
been freely supplied at an advance of I'd per b. which has
been readily obtained on last weeks prices
Until Tuesday last very decided movement had taken
place in the Manchester market either for goods or warn
at corresponding with the advance in the value of the
material, but it acknowledged that then very
peceptbe improvement took place, and that large bu-
done in the lighter descriptions of goods at
depressed, and this at the cur greatest draw
back
In the sales OF cotton which we have to enumerate are
included $500 bales Of American $50 Egyptian and $50
Sura taken on speculaon and 1920 American 1850 Bra
I'll, so Egyptian and 200 Surat for expectation
The entire sales from the 9TH to the 18th inst inclusive
are computed at 80 $50 bales, and the import amounts to
2S4l6 bales Particulars to prices current arc subon-
ed. Yours, &c.
PRICES CURRENT.
UPLAND-Ordinary to mddng 4ada4sd: fair IN GOOD
fair 5a5td good to fine 53a5sd
ORLEANs-Ordinary to mddlmg 4a42d fair to good fair
5aa5ad; good to fine 54a6d
MoBLE-Ordinary to middlng 4sa4ad; fair to good fair
5a5sd; good to fine std
SEA Ordinary to middlng 7asd fair to good fair
9al0d; good to fine 12a15d
STAINED SEA lsLAND-Ordnary to mddlng 3aa4ad
fair to good fair 5a5ad; good to fine 6a6ad
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01
~ CONSUMPTION DIsARMED OF Trs

~ CONSUMPTION DISARMED OF IT'S
TERR II ORS2ma 81 COMPOUND syrup
or NAPHTHA-DR HASTINGS COMPOUND SYRUP
OF Manipulating great remedy for Consumption De-
cline, Asthma, Splitting Of Blood, Night Sweats, Husky
Throat, Wasting Of the Flesh, Bronchitis Coughs Colds.
and all diseases OF the chest and lungs.
This celebrated preparation is pleasant the taste and
speedy in its operations that patients plainly feel its
good effects in FEW MINUTES after taking the FIRST
When Dr. Hastings had discovered the virtue of Naph-
tina four years ago, he announced private circular to
number of distinguished physicians various parts OF
England, with request that they would put its medical
properties to the test and report accordingly The result
host OF testimonials of the most favorable character
nearly all Of which agreed in certifying that no medicine
they had used could bear any comparison with it in
relieving hacking coughs, curing darrhoa and stopping
night sweats 1t was also generally remarked to have
wonderful effect In increasing the appetite lDeigh and
spirit Of patients; and to be powerfully efficient remedy
in Bilious and Astmatc diseases OF these testimonials
which were all published at the te the MEDICAL Re-
corder NINE spoke of its extraordinary influence in cases
OF Consumption,each corroboratng Dr. Hastings OPT
non that he had actually discovered the great secret so
long and vanly sought for, namely, preparation that
would stop the formation of Tubuces on the lungs re-
move those already formed and thus the most fatal
OF all malades, and which had previously been regarded
as being altogether incurable. DR.. Williamson of Man
chester thus writes:
"Under its influence | have seen the emacated being
whose brow death had seemed to have his SEAL ac
quiie inauguration and strength and exchange his early
morning Of intense suffering and distressing cough for the
calm repose which alone accompanies sound health'
Dr. Ware, OF Liverpool says-"I regard Hastings Sy-
rup OF Naphtha of the first medical discoveries of
any age and consider its agency in curing CONSUMPTION
as established beyond all doubt or question: DR.. Boyd
of Lancaster Halls it as the great consumpve antdote
and cure and Dr. Hamilton, Of Bath, pronounces it the
only known remedy which may be relied on for removing
Others" ' "
HASTINGS COMPOUND SYRUP OF NApIt-
TIA is being used in nearly all our hospitals and is
also coming into rapid among all our best physicians
tor coughs colds and all diseases of the lungs It has
the celebrated physician Dr. Mott of New York: and
pr Arnold, OF Savannah, Ga, writing to the agent at
New York under date Of January 3d. 1913, saws al re-
from you and am convinced that Naphha is the PRINCIPAL
ingredient ncosed is twenty-five dollars for which Won
vii! send me two dozen and half bottles | have Two
patients IN the Marine Hospital, whom think will be be-
nefed by it." ~ w w
Price 81 per bottle-for sale in Richmond by
J. II. EUSTACE & SON 81
PURCELL, LADD & co
NH @3m JAS. p. DUVAL & co
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01
Gan. Iaylor's Conversation and Manners.

Gan. IaylOTS Conversation and Manners
The Enquirer answers the statements of Gen
Persifer Smith, Col. Bragg and Col Davis, by say
ing that they prove Gen. Taylor to be good soldier
and utterly fail to discredit the scandalors anecdotes
which are circulated to make the impression that he
is Ignorant, stupid and vulgar. We may be singu-
lar, but we think very differently of those remarka
bic testimonials lift be true, as Gen Smith AYERS,
that no man, howeuer corrupt or base himself, after
~hpe minutes conversation aouh Gen. Taylor, a0W
dare TO propose or hint at anything dishonest neaa
and II 1t be true that no intercourse in the ordinary
events Of common life can give The true idea of the
iotf1ness Of has character (athugh it may command
TINS marked respect from all who approach him. it
Is certain that the President must have bearing
and style OF conversation, which are far more
worthy OF admiration than the common places and
meaningless formaities of more courtly characters
IL IL De true, as Col. Bragg asserts, that SO great
a0as The confidence reposed IN him at Buena Vista,
that has presence on part Of the field aoas sufficient
mot only 10 change despair into hope but to glue
surace Of U'ctorys and dispel all doubt of ultimate
triumph; it 1t be true that no other living man could
hare o6a'''ed THAI gaaory, surely there nothing
ludlcrous or contemplate in his mien, but on the
contrary there must have been in his composition
wonderful degree of that highest faculty of great
men, the ability to sway the judgments and feelings
OF others And, finally, if it be true, as Col. Davis
says, that although Gen Taylor is the distinguished
soldier Of the age get he is equally remarkable for his
Kindness Of heart and simplicity Of habit, his strong
judgment and excellent sense 1t cannot be that he is
wanting in many of the qualities which are neces-
sary to the fulflment of the Presidential Office
Integrity, that will make base man afraid to sug-
gest dishonorabe thing in his presence; force of
character that can restore the confidence of dis
pirited and nearly conquered army; kindness of
heart, strong Judgment and excellent sense, as re-
markable as his military dstinction-these form a
catalogue OF noble virtues which will not only sus-
tain General Taylor against the ungenerous eers of
his enemies, but will ever command for him the re
spect and idence of intelligent and honesty
loving people, If he be unsked "to crook the
pregnant hin ges of the knee" and sometimes exhi-
bits want of plant facility to the adopts in that
art who basely seek his intercourse that they may
propagate their slanderous stories about his man
ners we do not think republican people will very
seriously blame what Col. Davis styles his esinph
CITY of habit
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01

EvIcTIoNs IN IRELAND.I'ne Hon and Rev Sidney
Godolphn Osborne son OF Lord Godolphin, and WELL
known correspondent of the London Times, under the
signature OF s G. las been recently travelling through
the South and West Of Ireland Speaking OF the evic-
tons clearances in the country through which he has
passed, he says;
II have no hesitation in asserting, that account yet
given in England has conveyed TO the English public any
two years past been RACED to the ground, allowed to
remain rooess have travelled successive days journeys,
and seen the whole country both sides of the road with
far the greater proportion OF the houses nrooed have
seen what appeared be whole villages in this condition
1t seems, in the West the one general, pewading sys-
tenn"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01

The New ork Courier very properly styles the eating
cucumbers "desperate attempt at suicide" 1t says
that on Sunday night Of last week, German family re-
siding in 26h street. parook freely OF cucumbers. About
three hours afterwards the whole family We're seized with
violent symptoms of cholera. Physicians were called in
the proper remedies administered and their lives saved
1.-THE German father wished commit suicide himself
that constmtedno why he should administer poi
son (cucumbers) to his wife and three children
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01

CHOLERA NOT BERMUDA HUNpRED-We learn from
gentleman from this neghborhood, that the reports of
the prevalence OF the Cholera without foundation
The disease disappeared about three weeks ago. and has not
re-appeared TWAS reported that Mr. Algemon Folkes
who died about ten days ago. the neghborhood Of the
Hundred fell victim OF Cholera We requested to
say that the without foundation His disease was
Inflammation oithe brain Mr. Folkes was.a young man,
had been volunteer in the Mexican war; and was much
beloved by all who knew m.-IVhig.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01

m CitOLERA-ANTl-CHO REMEDY
is only few days since this unrvaled preparation first
brought to the notice ohe medical faculty by one whose
sterling merits and extensive medical requirements in all
npon the roll of fame first offered to the public and
SURPRISING may appear it has acquired reputation
among hundreds that have made Of it, at once unpa
its intrinsic merits and by its prompt action and effectual
cure of DIARRH(EA and DYSENTERY, even where
the disease was otthe most alarming character but the
best test and which will prove the fact beyond dis
pue, is for the afflicted to try it and for themselves
So try it one and all 1t be had Of the proprietor
E. j. PICOT,
lie IA dim Corner opposite the Old Market
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01

The INDIAN WAR IN YUcATAN.-Capt. Cautield, Of the
schooner d. c. Foster, from Baze, (1ond) which place
he left on the 18th instant arrived at New York Mon
day Capt c. states that report was in circulation at
Baze when he sailed to the effect that battle had been
fought the 9Th July Bacaar between the Mexicans
and Indians in which the former lost some 500 men
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01
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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01

THE BUTLER DIVORCE CAsE-It appears from state
in the Northern press, that the terms of divorce
have been agreed upon by the counsel the
Butler Fanny K Butler satisfactory to both parties
The principal conditions are, that Mr. Butler to allow
Mrs Butler $500 annually, he to retain possession Of
their children, 1.-TWO daughters) excepting two months in
each year, which they are spend with their mother
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01

TORNADO IN PRINCESS ANNE CouNTY-A tornado
swept over portion OF Princess Anne county Saturday
evening qnrooing houses and blowing down fences We
which was done by t-Norfolk Beacon.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01

| OBsEQUIEs TO Ex-PREsIDENT PoLK.-On Saturday
next, Funeral Rites will be paid the late President POLK
by the citizens of Petersburg. grand civic and military
procession will take place. and Grafton be pronounced
at the Theatre by Hon. R. K Meade
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01

No doubt New Orleans all the Picayune describes
bebu the editors OF that city have great taste for
velling,-BOstOn Post
Yes it's true that some Of us like to take little trip
casionaly far as Boston st to exnernce the contrast
and prove how much better we like home when we
tum-Picayune.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Ramsey has divided the terrific
OF Minnesota into three judicial districts. immigration
into the territory, said to be going onith rapidly
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01

DELlRIUM TREMENs--An unfortunate white man
named Beverly Wade, was found in the neghborhood the
Old Market House Monday night last labourng under the
above horrd visitation He taken to the cage aud
the officers practising under the old adage that the hair
the dog is good for the bite procured brandy which
was administered, and which probably kept Wade alive
during the night Yesterday the Mayor issued warrant
for his commtta jail where proper medical and othel
attention will be paid him.
During the prevalence ofhe cholera in this city num-
Der of persons appear to have mbbed the opn
ion that alcoholic drinks are not only wholesome bu
may be esteemed preventive OF cholera. This impress
sion has prevailed to such extent that medical prac-
titioner has not less witty than truly remarked that
those oths class whom cholera did kill this year, would
probably die ofdehrium emens the ensuing one Weneed
scarcely say, that fatal impression could OBJ
tan than the absurd and dangerous that any species
OF ercess can have tendency staye off the pesence
Temperance in all things the sedulous cultivation of the
generous emotions of the soul and attention duty
stute the only immunity yet discovered against the
sauts OF the pestilence.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01

RAILROAD CONVENTION IN GEoRGIA--A convention
having reference the construction of Railroad from
Macon point which will increase the facilities
communication between the interior of Georgia and Char
eston to be held in Macon on the LIST of August to-
dout
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01

SUNDAY Recommendations ]. Schmault, who lives
on Clay street. between LIST and I'd Streets has been
the habit OF getting intoxicated Sundays and disturbing
and quiet OF the very orderly and gentee neigh
borhood in which he happens to live. He arrested
yesterday and held bail in the OF 800 for good
behaviour
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01

| CALIFORNIA GOLD IN ENGLAND.-The West India
steamer Tay arrived at Southampton 4th inst with over
$lOo0O0Om specie, OF which $30OOO0 was in California
| gold
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01
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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01

RANGE OF THE THERMOMETERS, at j. "
Randolph i Cas- Bookstore, July 3lst
o'clock. =. 80 II o'clock 81
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01
CITY AFFAIRS.
June lS, lS49.

FRE-There was an alarm Of fire Tuesday morning
about half past one o'clock in Monroe Ward, caused by
the burning OF two story wooden building situated Ba
ker street. between Brook Avenue and ST. Peters street.
The house was entirely consumed, and owned and
occupied by Edward S. Gentry colored man. In con-
sequence Of the entire absence OF wind the adjacent build
ngs escaped uninured The tremen promptly turned out,
the alarm was gwen and started of with their
apparatus the direction of the fire, but before reaching
the premises informed that their services would not
be required This fire. and the result affords striking evil
dence of the wisdom displayed in organizing another fire
company for Monroe Ward. No engine house, the one
nearest the location of this fire. least three fourhs of
mile from Baker street Gentys loss by the fire is esti-
mated about $780, but learn there existed an insur-
ance on his house to the amount of $3.50
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01

lzY NO CURE-NO PA Y!-If your hair is falling
of or turning grey, FLETCHER, at the American guaran-
not only destroys dandr,f but makes the coarsest hair
soft and plyable Try Price SO cents per bottle
y2l
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01

FLEroHERs HAIR ToMc-This excellent article Tor
preserving and identifying that essential part of mans
composition, his hair is attaining popularity that
Most Of good looking girls owe their glossy tresses
and our dandies their silky locks to its wonderful efficacy
in removing dandu, and causing grow healthy
any other vegetable
Drop in at FLEToHERs under the American, ye whose
fghttu heads are the objects oil the laughter and wit of
your associates. lie 26
BATHING-Cold, hot and shower Baths, at all hours at
the American Hotel-enrance 18th street Single
baths Csc; five tickets ST. or thirty tickets for S.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND.

HIGH WATER THIS DAY AT O'CLOCK, P. M.
CLEARED,
Barque Iarqmn Speight master ior Glasgow, tobacco
by Caskie, Reeve d Co,
ARRIVED,
Schr Ashland, Parker, New York
Schr Memento, Smith, New York
Schr Hanover, Lambkn, Baltimore
SAILED
Schr Calharne Amanda, Hughes, Philadelphia
Schr Edwin Farar, Mitchell, Baltimore
Schr Fair, Purne New York.
PORT WALTHALL, July 3O-Arrived, barque Ac-
tive, for flour; schr Connecticut, for coal.
NEW YORK, July 30.-Cleared, schrs. Pocahonias,
Haws, Rchmond Atlantic, Lawrence, do Arrived
schls. Rebecca Wogam, Richmond; Splendid Bushnell,
do; HISTORIAN, MCGEE, do
BOSTON, July 2S-Ceared, barque Harvard, Good
win, Rchmond brig Palm, Hall, Norfolk City Point and
Richmond schr Lowell, Baker, Richmond.
PORTSMOUTH, July 25.-Arrived, schr. Lawson
Dean, Packard, Richmond
PHILADELPHIA, July 3O.-Amived schooner CO.
lumbia, Crowell, Richmond.
Cleared, schooners I4eonora Woolsten, Richmond
Kate Stewart, Bradbury, do.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01

SEABoARD AND ROANOKE RAILRoAD.-The authority to
subscribe 100000 the stock of the Seaboard and Roam
oke Raro ad Company granted the City Council OF
Norfolk by the qualified voters OF that city at the polls
Monday last The stood, at the close Of the polls
as follows:
For the subscription. ...-.'.............3 80
Against H.. ,l94
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01

CREATING DIsTURBANcE.-Mr William Williams
having occasion to pass the bridge the dock
Monday evening" found quite crowd of urchns collected
near listening to the obscene and basphemous language
OF coored fellow, named Daniel Ragland, who stated
that he in the service Of Price & Harwood He ex
postuaed with the negro and commanded him desist;
whereupon the negro overwhelmed him with epthes the
most abusive and ntoerable and finally assumed posi-
ton ofdefiance. Mr. Williams summoned the police, and
officer Page took him to the cage. The Mayor directed
the proper treatment yesterday to be administered.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-01

ANOTHER HACK OWNER FINED.-Agnes Peters, a free CO.
lored woman, who public hack had failed provide
her driver with list OF rates under the ordnance-or he
failed to produce when challenged to do so-and Agnes
COMPEL ed TO hand the OF So yesterday for
inattenton to the requirements Of the ordinance