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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-11
NORTH CAROLINA.

The election Of five Wings and three Democrats hav
ing been asceraned the only point of special interest in
the late Congressional election in North Carolina the
result in the 9Th Tor Newberne district where the cand
dates the Hon. Edward Stany, Wing, and w X
Lane Democ appears that the INSCRIPTIONS
exertions made defeat Mr. Stanly by producing
the false impression that he Southern in
teress We are happy however 10 believe that these e
forts uitless. although they succeeded in deceving
large number OF Wing voters, The Nelobernian of the
7th instant, gives the following returns:
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The South. SIDE Roilrood Comnon,,

We learn from the Petersburg Republican that this COM
pany organized on Wednesday last by the election of
the following officers
William Pannil ofPetersburg, President
Robert B Boiling, George W, Boiling, and Archibald
G. McIlwaine, of Petersburg John w Gillian of Din
widdie, and Edwin C Booth, of Nottoway. Directors
Efforts TO be made commence operations on the
work speedily and with that the President has al
ready advertised thath Board Of Directors will proceed
the LIST September the appointment of an Engineer
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-11

Mrs HARRIET CAMPBELL, widow of the Hon, George
W, Campbell OF Nashville, Tenn .--fonnery Secretary
Of the u S. 1Ieasuryand daughter OF the late BENJAMIN
Navy, died Guyandoe, Va, on the nth OF July Mrs
Campbell was travelling from her residence in Nashville
to the Virginia Springs accompanied by her and daugh
Guyandoue, and survived but few hours JVhselng
Gazette
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-11

LETTER FROM GEN. TAyLoR,--The following letter
from General Taylor transmitted to the Legislature
Of Maine, by the Governor on the I'd ultmo
WASHINGTON July 81, l649
SRI have had the honor receive your communica
ton Of the 23d nst extending the request of the Lee
gsature of Maine invitation visit the capital of that
State, and rendering me its Inequalities,
receive with great sensiby this kind invitation the
part OF the authorities Of Maine and should be much
pleased were it in my power conveniently to accept it,
and visit State rapidly advancing in all the elements of
prosperity and greatness but fear that other
will deprive me Of that satisfaction.
Be pleased to convey the honorable Legislature my
thanks for the honor Of their invitation and accept my
acknowledgement for the fiaterng in which it has
been conveyed.
am, very respectfully
Your obedient servant
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-11

CfILDREN's FAIR.--There will be a Fair or
few days. the present week. the Catholic Orphan School
ROOM on Marshall street. between Sd and 4h The pro-
seeds are intended for the benefit of the little orphans Of the
by the epidemic This affair entirely the conce Of the
little girls whose zeal for the dependant orphans of their
own tender age may well excite the sympathy as
rous hearted and humane persons.
The Far will commence at nine o'clock Wednesday
morning. and continue each day while it LASTS until
O'clock P. NJ su r
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-11

Coon PRioE FOR FLouR.-The Huntsville, (Aa) Ad-
OF the Sd inst that good East Tennessee
Flour readily commands 81 per Dbl in Huntsville and that
large amount will be required supply that market
the wheat crop in that portion of Alabama turns
complete failure.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-11

the TOILETs==In all the arrangements of the toi-
let nothing enhances the appearance so much as uxuj
ant and well arranged head Of hair In promoting Tie
growth cleansing preserving and dressing the hair Moth
ing SOFT uxurant and glossy and by the ustre it i'm
parts, renders the hair truly beautiful When used on
ehdrens hair LAYS the foundation fora fine head ofhar
Manufactured and for SALE wholesale and retail by VIM
FLETCHER, American Hotel Also, TO be had at Alex.
Duvarss X X Duvals, and w. II, Seabrook's Drug
Stores Mans Price Soc au ii
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saon 81 even he President is in any degree answera-
BILE Tor the sentiments contained in the printed and written
papers which all men have the power send in the mails
and which no one has the power TO prevent
am sir, your humble servt
JACOB COILAMER
To IuoNTAS = psNvFORD
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-11

CAUSE AND CosT OF WAR--Sir William Wordsworth
stated in the British Parliament last year. that the with
the Kafis in India which the British nation IT, 500
O00 t$l2OOOO0O occasoned by the loss OF one axe
and two goats which alleged have been stolen by
the Kaffirs
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-11

WHEELING SUSPENSION BRIDGE CONFERENCE.-THE
served with notice that application will be made Mr.
Justice Giier, OF the United States Supreme Court Phil
adelphia on the 18th OF August for injunction against
the erection OF the Wheeling suspension bridge
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-11

MAssAcHusETTs.-Go Briggs has designated Mon
day, September 10TH tor another dhe fifth effort elect
member Of Congress from the fourth Mddlesex) district
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-11

FLETcHERs HAIR Touc.--This excellent article tor
preserving and beautyng that essential part of mans
composition, his hair, is attaining popularity that
FLETCHER never anticipated would arrive at
Most OF our good looking girls the glossy uesses
and our handles their silky locks to its wonderful efficacy
any other vegetable
Drop in at F1EToHER's, under the American ye whose
lghtiu heads are the objects OF the laughter and wit OF
your associates. ie26
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-11

night, and nominated Ralph Middleton against J. l. Hut
Crimson for Mayor OF the city, the election take place on
the 9th of September
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-11

bATHING-Cod, hot and shower Baths at all hours, at
me Amerlcan Hote-entrance llth street Single
baths 25c five tickets ST. thirty tickets for S.
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DIED,

On yesterday, about the hour OF one o'clock, HENRY
PKoBsr the 62d year Of his age The friends and ac
quantances OF his family particularly requested to at
tend his funeral from his late residence Canal street.
near the Public Warehouse, al the hour OF O'clock P
M, on this day, without further invitation.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-11

We have received copy olthe speech delivered by Mr.
Segar oiEzabeth City the 23d and oath of February
last, on the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad bill.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-11

RANGE OF THE THERMOMETER, at J. ".
Randolph Co.'S Bookstore, august 10Th
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-11

The steamship Europe which sailed from New York on
Wednesday for Liverpool, according to the New York
Express took but $3.50 in specie as freight
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CITY AFFAIRS.
MAYORS COURT. Aug. 10.

A number OF persons owning carts, drays, wagons &c
in this city, fined by his Honor because they had
failed TO renew their licenses. Attention to this matter
may prove of some interest to owners of public vehicles
John Whton an idiot, from the county OF Louisa,
brought up for examination before the Mayor who had
caused two Justices of the Peace Messrs L. Darlington
andI. c, Wmgheld) to be present at the examination.
After various questions had been propounded the unor
tunate man. to which he returned answers abundany
testing almost entire absence of intellectual powers the
Justices gave it as their opinion that Whion had been
idiot from his birth and that the only proper DISPOSE
ton this person would be seek his relatives in
Louisa county, and cause them to be appsed of his pre-
sence in this city This course meeting with the appro-
baton OF the Mayor the proper inquiries were directed 10
be instituted and Whilton again committed to the
city Jail TO await the result,
We have had for some time past, the most bea utiul
moonlr nights, cool and refreshing wihal, and truly
delightful to the toilwom denizen OF the city He is pc
cuiary fortunate in such times who happens have his
domicil near where some fair namorata keeps her vi
gals for he inay be blessed by OF such pr oxIy
with pleasure that designed for mere unro-
mantle man Having dismissed the cares OF the preceding
day, and diligently commenced his slumbers he will be
deicously awakened by strains OF the sweetest music not
intended indeed fol his dull ears but nevertheless reaching
them, and suhcng give him that sensation OF langud
rapture which music but that OF serenade can excite
We have in our city several very fine military bands and
the custom OF some Young gentlemen employ
OF the musicians on serenading erands 1t may not be
quite sentimental singing under the lattice and touch
ing "he light guitar, but it is certainly very graceful
and pleasing mode OF conveying compliment, and gives
an acceptable though unattended enjoyment to 'the
neighbours"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-11

aSUBA AND MUsCAVADO MOLAssEs.a-
v SO khds prime Cuba MoIasses 30 do do Muscavado
do 10 tierces do do do 20 bbls do do do for sale by
aull G. T. WORKMAN g. co.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-11

gsa~ no CURE-NO PAYi-If your hair is falling
oft or turning grey FLETCHER at the American, guaran-
tees to prevent it, or make no charge Flechers Tonic
not only destroys dand but makes the coarsest hair
soft and plyable. Tryit Price SO cents per bottle
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THE DAILY TINES.

WV. c. CAERlNGTON n WILLIAM II. DAVIS
EDITORS AND PRoPRIEToRS
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-08-11

ASa FOR RENT, That very desirable tenement ST.
l tuated on Grace street opposite the Centenary Church
having every convenience for the gentee accommodation
OF large family and possessing from locality every
advantage convenient and agreeable residence For
terms, apply to
au IL JAS. M TAYLOR
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9 o'clock, n IL o'clock, 80 5 o'clock " =. 80
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IEIClIIIOnQ q.
ny Only authorised wholesale and retail agent,
NO east MAN street, corner opposite Old Market
York prices ~ Nv
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To the Editors.
ARATUS.

1sros Hon Darid g. Kau6nqns grafton In homo,
Of James X Poik-His reelection 10 Congress-Prob.
able defeat of Mr.. Pitsbu.y, &c.
On Saturday, the 18th Of August, the Hon. David s
kaufman delivered Grafton at Milan, Sabine county
Texas, in honor OF James X Polk The largest assem-.
bly, have witnessed in Texas convened the
occason-ladies and gentlemen, wings and democrats
were ont from Sabine and the adjoining counties. The
Grafton listened 10 with the most profound attention
and gave great satisfaction TO all who heard it, II will be
published have doubt, a copy solicited from
the speaker, and will send you copy when published
would be glad IL you would publish il in the "Unon,
TO show the sentiments entertained out here in regard to
the amented statesman.
Our elections over having come of on the 9th Au.
gust. Hon. David s. Kaufman was elected with una.
niaIy perhaps never before equaed His two oppo.
nents, Mr.. Fitzpatrick relative OF Gov Fitzpatrick
Of Alabama, who is also United States senator
and DR. Daley, did not both get than $50 votes
OF ten thousand the balance being cast for Mr. Kauf
man. One OF the two opposing candidates is Taylor
man, and the other democrat So much for the re-
election Of our former faithful representative, who is
citizen OF this county.
learn by travellers from the western part OF the Stat,
that Mr.. Volney T. Howard is doubtless elected defeat
ing our worthy representative from that district Judge
Pillsbury.
The health Of our county is good. No cholera.
SABINE COUNTY, Texas, Aug. 20, lsi9
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To the Editors.

GENTLEMEN: Please ask OF the editors OF the Republic
an 10 the following questions: LIST Whether a
appointed 10 high and responsible Office in this
District within the las three MONTHS borrowed or recetued
from certain individual eight hundred dollars, or any
part thereof and for the OF which the oaner
gper received an office which Office he has since been
compelled 10 yacate by higher authortyl I'd By what
authority, by whose authority has the individual above
alluded 10 been able 10 appoint his clerk and fix
the amount the said boy to receyethe former officer
who was turned out through this mans malign influence,
having had no such clerk Cd On whose recommends.
ton, or by what influence, this individual appointed
Certainly not by that OF the citizens OF the town he lives
in for learn more unpopular is not in the place
he lives IN, with the sober, said part OF its population
AN INQUIRER AND SEEKER OF Truth.
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For the Union.
To whom 4. may concern.

MEssRs EDrToRs: Can you tell me the redress when
an la 20 WORK and ias 70 com
nonopolzes all the pacing in certain wards OF the city,
and yet from year TO year, negecs or two wards
and confines his labors to only one that he spends the
walks and paving small portions ordered by The public
councils OF the city and three years later than that
ordered in the neglected wards and suppose the public
officers whose business il is let our and see s tcork
executed permit these things 10 contnue-what is the
redress Of the neglected portion OF the city'
What woud you say TO people who had waded through
mud and water ioo pinters after bill had passed 10 pace
sidewalk. and mus, suffer The same inconvenience an
other winer because, forsooth the contractor, knowing
the fact before he engaged 10 do the work. must take six
per cent scrip for the small gutter the outside Of the
walk Should he be permitted TO keep this work un-
DONE in order that he may the public money from
other souces No, sir; An injured people has en-
dured this long enough You may hear from me again.
JUSTITlA.
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oneIs and m favor Of the Engsh officers Mr. Clover, at
ar IL na, us massacre was an American prisoner Of
done himself aud oonnymen by the report Of Mt King.
When peace was declared bses s sa.s 10 Us rue Ugh,
Mr. Clover with The Other prisoners. and re-
and Mr. cSa KSs Who % !. New lev Work
the Dsrmoor report was mere STRIPPING, had advanced
cal no,ors as whg partisan When Gen 'n HapT I,
was elected TO the presidency Mr. King applied be ap
have been expected agaed the Darmoor question ana
forced him to attempted vndication Of his conduct and
joined over own signature. in the columns Of snohs,
making appear by reference to this JOURNAL that
msn,, Suffice i say. whether Tom this Or other cause,
Mr. Ming ia,led IN his application An advance of time
under whig administration with ihe President urging the
retention OF the one and paying no heed the application
friendship Of the President the Other goaded on by re.
peaied disappointment A. last the desirable opportunity
cause of all the difficulty As is usual In such cases,
Collector Maxwell has what is termed his advising com.
Of this conmiee and finding that the other members are
unwilling TO act In direct opposition the wishes Of the
CloyeIs is brought before MI Secretary Meredith ana
he lie urged to induce President Taylor consent 20 the
dots obsnacy ey a, once dselns y up perm a'S
proceedings and does the President leave Wash
dith for Mr. Cloyers dismissal instanter more high.
handed and nsoent act has under observa
Tor will treat the arrogant of his subordinate
with the reprmand It so justly deserves
This, however, is but OF thousand VIII ch show
the folly and presumption OF the cabinet and the assurance
OF the hangers by which surrounded from the past
we TO form opinion Of the future course of the
administration requires prophet foetel the almost
Total annihation Of the wing party before four years shall
have rolled by Called and disappointed the lection
Of Henry Clay his friends, satisfied with having the
ascendency, holding the Offices and admins The
affairs OF the country determined sacrce upon the
altar Of their Spleen the interests feelings and popularity
OF General Taylor Having used him, their wish pur
pose is place him in uniayoabe light as possible
before the people, divest him Of his weearned fame aud
sink him into mere pnppet, work only when the
string pulled Considering all the circumstances of the
case. the removal Of Mr. Clover little credtabe to the
parties concerned i will in the end their adyan
age. 1t becomes still discedabe, not only to the
Secretary, but the collector when see the latter re-
appointing or continuing in Office NJ M. Noah, who op
posed in every shape, the election General Taylor
through the whole oil the recent canvass.
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From our Baltimore Correspondent.

BALTIMORE, Sept. LIS p m.
Reception Of the Washington mitary Democratic eeebra
fton s-Agricrurai fairs
The markets. &c.
Whilst am writing, the military commencing to as
semble to give grand reception the National Gfeys and
the Walker Sharpshooters from Washington city They
will be met at the outer depot and escorted the quarters
prepared for them. Tomorrow they will Join with ou
military in the celebration of the anniversary of the battle
Of North Point which bids fair be observed with more
than ordinary enthusiasm They will spend the day in
Gbsons woods, and partake of the hospitality of the whole
SD regiment
The first grand democratic rally of the fall campaign
commences at IL o'clock tomorrow, with meeting and
collation. at the Aisquith Gardens Among dis
tngushed speakers expected be present. are Gen Bay.
Ily of Accomac, Virginia. E. Louis Lowe, of Frederick
Hon. X. NJ McLane VIM. p. Preston, esq; VIM. Pink
ney White esq Nathaniel p. Coxe esq and other gem
lemen of well known energy and ability.
correspondent of the Cumberland Alleganian recon.
mends popular citizen Of Baltimore county, John S.
Gettngs, esq the democratic candidate for governor
Maryland.
The democrats OF Caroline county have nominated the
following ticket for the house Of delegates, Edgar Plum
mer, Thomas X. Stewart and Edward Goslin.
The Rev Archbishop Ecceston last week held an ord.
nation in St Mays Chapel in this city, when he conferred
the order of priesthood Edward Cation of Washington
and Peter Lanhan, OF this city -,
New counterfeit $40 notes Of the Bank Of Virginia n
Richmond purporng to be payable at Lynchburg have
been put afoat in this city, The Is marked with
letter A, and numbered 4ls9. signed j. peterborough
president VIM. Pegmm, cashier.
Quite number Of farmers Of this vicinity started to-day
for Rockville, Maryland, attend the Montgomery ag
cultural fair committee of the State Agricultural So
ce have gone to the Syracuse fair, in order obtain
such information as may tend to enhance the attraction,
Of the great fair and cattle show DO held in this city
the 10th, llth, and l2h Of October
TUE MARKETS lin the Baltimore market, this morning
there sales Of 200 barrels Howard -four IS
10 City Mills the transactions lew, and of such
character to be fair expression the market and
therefore omit the figures The grain market is very
poorly supplied to-day, and consequently sales ma
king worthy Of note. No change la the quotations oil
wheat corn, viz 100 los for good prime red
wheat SO 90 cts for white corn, and 81 63 cts for yell
low. Oats 30 80 cts. Whskey 2sl In bbs There
1000 head Of beef cattle offered Monday of which
5iAhead were sold our butchers 81 l2i So IL PEI
100 lbs the hoof-equal 10 81 rs So nett averaging
81 62i gross; 2s head driven OF and 326 le
unsold. Stock generally inferior.
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IMPORTANT NAVAL NrELLIsESoE-Wc learn from pri-
that the fgate Rarfan, Captain Page, and
sloopof.war Saratoga, Commander Nicholson which ar.
rived Newport Rhode Island, tue 9th instant found
orders awatrg them 70 sail immediately for Cat Island
Such the urgency OF the orders that the sailed
at once, without waiting for letters rom Boston which
expected by the officers OF the ships Cat Island San
Labrador Of tho Bahamas and Is understood to be
point OF rendezvous for the expedition invade Cuba The
sailing Of the Raran and Saratoga for this point lie, Of
course owing intelligence received by government rel
alive to preparations for this secret expedition.
tPha Bpiiefin
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on the 18th Of September at Nashville, Tennessee The
object Of this assemblage is examine the claims of the
descendants OF William and Augustine jennings late Of
forty millions Of dollars. Aa eIori made in England
several years snce secure the for the maternal side
Of the house. but IL failed, because the Crown knew thai
the rightfu claimants resided In the United States The
claimants in this county respectable citizens, and they
uniting in such will, they think, sub
sianate the validity of their prctensions to the immense
esate.-St. Louis RspnbiicaH, august %.
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A.osher Imporsant Letter from eeoru,..-Re.d r.

Another Important Letter from oeorgta.-Read n.
WE are daily receiving testimony like the following from
w North, South, East, and West
G.srlssss was afflicted with sshm. Cor fourteen years and
had tried remedy the country had also
physicians and found
severely the blood my my breathing
difficult Indeed,
dePaired Of getting WELL when chsnced bottle Of
"WsrARs BALsAn Wild CHfRRy,v which
cure, and consider perfectly
proved numbers Of Franklin county vicinity
think Il my duty 10 let be known.
FRsrxns oeusTv, Ca, Nov. 10, 1876.
BE deceived that spurious and other
preparations Of wild cherry abound throughout the land but D
Wars that has performed thousand wonderful cures
therefore buy oherbuy the genuine original Bssan OF wild
Cherry, signed J. BUTTS on the wrapper -rrr,so,,
Sent liza Washington, d. q.
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q L. LEWIS, attorney ataw, formerly Of Virginia, hut
u years CLERK In Adjuant Generals ohce Washing
his Virginia fends
the collection Of their dues from The government.
The widows and children Of soldiers died
entued 10 a penson.)
claims, especially Of Mexico, win be
purchased fair price, pressed for the
through Of the departments with The utmost despatch e nat
himself Washington, his
Adutan Generals once, his acquaintance with depart
ments experience, will afford great facilities the speedy
adjustment o n conhded 10 him.
lie respectfully refers a the members n the last Congress from
Hon. John Y Mason, Richmond, Val Major
r. Jones' Washington city.
at affords great pleasure Major
ar JONES',
Any who win procure rood vicinity pub
sh this notice 20 The amount of o, and send his bill
Aug io-3m 3. L. LEWIS.