davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-07

ton Of rights" as it is COMMONLY called, and
is substantially the same as the correspond.
ing part of'hc old constitution.
The first fourteen sections OF the "sched.
uu" contains the usual provisions for put.
ting the Government into operation under
the new instrument.
The fifteenth section gives the legislature
power to sell out the stock owned by the
State in the bank, which amounts to about
Sl,000,0OO.
a part OF the nett proceeds of the sales
of the bank stock is appropriated on objects
of internal improvement, which will make
a matter of separate communication us soon
as practicable.
The foregoing draft Of a new constitu.
ton was submitted to the Legislature at its
last session, and will again be brought be.
fore the Legislature at its next session for
further proceedings. The subject seems to
be attracting n great deal of attention in
some portions of the State. Copies of the
whole draft can be found in the possession
of the circuit Court of each county, and in
the possession of the newly elected mem.
bers of the Legislature. Any person. there
fore, who wishes to see The whole insrru-
ment, can do so by applying to aay OF these
officers. - IaiMo ocaccr.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-07

DR.. johnson once proposed that all
matches should be made by the Lord Chan
ceIlor, affirming that the result would be
quite as great an amour, OF domestic hap
piness us is produced by the actual sys.
TEN,
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-07

A German writer in the Daily NcDs says
-" happened to be al CoIonge when
General llaynau arrived. | Witnessed the
horror marked on every counicnancc as lie
passed through the streets. To the cGed't
ot tn caOmen oi Cologne, they one ana
all refused 10 drive "e Borrean AntrccIai,
and he was forced to walk 10 the station.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-07

We have received the second number OF
u curious little paper just started in PhIa-
IeIphia, called L" lIagues United States lio-
roscope." 1t is devoted TO eOayuring. The
following is an extract from the llogo.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-07

BIuahing is occasioned by an increased
acton Of the heart from excitement, ol
cn,, ion ,c!f any kind; there is consequently
nn mems &C. prc::anling suluson, which
X. generally snc,nn,,cg, n;.nch more distress
ing 70 the sullere. than IL. ual t..''
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-07

a cousin german is the son or daughter
of your aunt or uncle the term is derived
from the Latin germanus--one nearly re-
! lated.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-07
1t is stated that q new locomotive en-

1t is stated that q new locomotive en-
gne, on an improved principle, has lately
been manufactured AT the Great Northern
Works, Boston, which the makers warrant
will run the distance from Boston TO Lon
don, one hundred and eight miles, with six
carriages anl two breaks, the usual express
train, in one hour and thirty minutes. This
i, at the rate of seventy toul miles an hour
The engine will be ready for trial in Il We
~ short iimc.--Homc .Jouraai.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-07

Books give the same tone to our thougts
and way Of reasoning that good and i'll
company DO to our behavior and conversa.
ton, without our even being sensible OF
the change.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-07
From he "SouiherL Literary Messenger"
Passages in the Virginia Legislature.
From Tuenty 10 Fifty Years Since, SC.

A Mr.. Lee, member Of The House of Del
egatcs, wore a wig, with long queue, in the
old fashion waggish brother member Rob
er,s of Culpepper) enc day saw Lee wrlegllng
in his seat, and trying 10 catch The speaker $
eye, tha, he might rise and make speech.
Il. dexterously tied the queue To the high back
of the bench on which l.. sat-and such as
all that House sat on, ill within the last ten
or twelve years. The next moment, favora-
ble unc:ure came and Mr. Lee rose eagerly
exclaiming Mr. Speaker !'-bul his wig came
off; and, tirning TO Roberts, ho in the same
breath cried out, You're a fool! -
The House roarcd, Of course.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-07
VOLUME |.
w ES ERN U MON.

oFricE ON BIRD STREET, pErwnES finsr AND MAIN.
TERMS OF THE WESTERN UNION.
Ono snb.c,ibcr. one wear. lin adyance.O 50 90
Five Subscribers in a CLUB lin advatceO co
Ten subscribers in club. (in advance,) with
one to the gctier up Of the club, 10 w
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-07

1--WE take the following furious extrac,
from The .,Ilioniag Ohio] L,der The Fugi-
tive Slave Bill seems 10 have driven some Of
The Northern people beside themselves:
"iHrAMou, lSrAMous. s.!-The Fugitive Slave
Law Is not only one Of The most, bu, tho great
est dIaoolcdl outrage, as Law, that ever cn.
anatea from tho hands of legislative BODY,
lha, prnlessed to legisla,e for free ua.un, or
Tor "A nation tha, ever proiesSed to leglslate for
The masses, or to pro,ec, humanity, liberty and
the right. We, as one OF the inass of the freq
men oi this slave holding nation, pronounce ,h,
Infamous act to be the mos, diabolical that
could have been framed by all IMP om of The
infcrnai regions Of the sOas of intaniy an act
that was passed by the inpous doughfices of
the North, and the sneahing, sknlking, ppos.
taes from the cause of Liberty, justice, equal.
ty and humanity, that have larbor north Of Ma.
son AMI Dixons line. May each and every
ono who voted for, or skulkcd the question, up.
on the passage oithis outrageous and ubomina
bic bill, receive the political, wthering, Ulster.
Ing curse oi every freeman in the north - of ev-
cry son and daughter ,h4. ,re,is the soil If
freedom.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-07

Napoleon, during his military career
fought sixty battles Caesar fought but fifty
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-07

In the arctic regions, when the ther'
mometer is below zero, persons can con-
verse more than a mile distant. DR.. jam
eson asserts that he heard every word o
, sermon al the distance Of two miles.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-07

The Liberia Advocate mentions that the
New Jersey Colonization Society have ap-
pointed two citizens OF Liberia to explore
that part Of Africa lying between the mouth
of the ST. Johns river and the mountains
that form the dividing ridge between the
valleys of the Niger and ST. Johns rivers;
and to select and purchase site for New
Jersey settlement ut some point in the high
and healthy interior, not les, than 30 or 10
miles from the sea coast.
Curtis tell; us that if canary be hung
in its cage at the head o! Il bed with close
curtains, occupied by two persons, in the
morning ii will be found dead.
Forty thousand letters are received an
nua!ly al the post.oilico in Cincinnati for
the German population of that ci,y, and
the postage collected on them is 81 1000.
The turtle and the tortoise belong to the
same group Of reptiles ; in fact, the turtle
is maratimc tortoise, with wchhel feet,
which principally nhabts the water, and
is only found occasionally on the land.
DTThc London Daily News says that
"nearIy one.hali of the population Of Eng
land aud Wales are unable To ronl or write.
A large population Of the other half have
received the scantiest instruction. Desli-
tuition, vice, and crime abound because the
people are un,augh,. The jals aud work.
houses are full,
A protrac'ed meeting Of the Presbyte-
rian church, will commence at Tully on
Thursday the ll,h of November neXi.---
Canton Rportcr
The Lindmania here furnishes food for
the London papcrs--Pnnch has got up a
cut representing Jenny rs the first Queen
of America, and the Yankees paying HON.
uge to her, and crowning her with garlands
OF tobacco smoke, while to cnlivcn .nd
scene, little cir! is handing her n gin
sling,-AAas.
A Mr.. Howes, of Boston, has discovered
process by which daguerreolypc, o
miniature size, may be magni!ied 10 the
size of life, or larger, and reflected upon {
canvass, or any other Hat prepared sub
stance, so that an artist may seat himsel
before it, and paint il as 1t rppcars.--C Cin
Non.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-07

A member, before the convention sat IN 1929
TO amend tho Constitution Of Virginia. used to
say that he could write better cons tituton
than the old one, with fire coal upon Il
board.
When the Virginia schoo-systen, such as i, is,
was under discussion, General breckenridge
wished the disposablc I;incs laid out in Uni
vers.ty, and colleges: Mr.. Doddridge, in Prlm-
airy Schools, for teaching rudimens. As they
sat together o;e day in the II. Of d. an old
member named b, making speech,
mentioned " the sov-e-ran-ity Of the States
Said Breckenridge aside TO Doddridge, 4" think
that's strong argunen. in favor of universi,
ty." No." replied D., Il think it j, a
stronger one for PrimDry Schools"
Mr.. Doddridge was oBce IN tho chair and,
there being 10 business going on, pulled out
some bank notes, and began TO count them.
Gen Blackburn rose and said, = Mr.. Speaker,
move that Il. Sc BMs be laid ulon the table"
Dodlr,dge hastily hndd!ed his notes into his
pocket, and said, The gentleman from Bath
Is out OF oTder.'
A bashful member (from Auguhn ! ,hink)
rose to make his maiden speech, on some local
question interesting TO his constituents, Hnd be-
gan.--
Mr.. SPEAKER what shall say TO my
constituents ?"-and then. unable 10 utter snoth'
or syllable, stood with lips apart, in the mute
stupeiac,ion o! terror.
Gen. Blackburn, leaning forward in his scat
said in whisper audible to the whole house -
Tell 'em You tried to make speech!' The
poor victim orbashlulness sunk down upon 'h'
Bench and never attempted to speak after
wards,
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-07

BELL. ,.BIRp.--One meets in the forests
of Guyana bird mach celebrated with
the Spanards, called cahDanero, or bell
bird lis voice is loud AMI clear as the
sound of bell, il may be heard AT the dis
tance of league. No song, no sound can
occasion the aiton'h n.nt prolj!;a by
the ,inkling Of the campaacyo. lie sings
morning and evening like most other birds,
at midday he sings also. a stroke OF tie
bell is heard, pause OF a minute ensueS
second iinkIing, and a pause of the same
duration is repeated; finally, a third ring
ing followed by Il silence OF six or eight
minutes. AciWnn," says an enthusiastic
traveller. 'would malt in the heat of chaae,
/ O.pheus would let fall! hi, lutte to listen ::
so novel, sweet. and romantic is the silver
! tinking OF the snow white caN,si,cyo."
! 1hi, bird is about the size OF Il Jay; rom
its head arises Il conical tube of about ,hIec
/ inches long, Of brilliant black, spotted
with small white feathers. which communi-
Gates with tie palate, aid which, when
iniluied with air, resembles an ear of corn.
TnE Cow TnET.-On the paichcl side
/ OF Il rock on the mountains oi Venezuela
grows Il tree with dry and leathcrv foliage.
/ ilj large woody root. scarcely penetrating
jnlo lue ground. For several mouth. in
tho yeari5 leaves a:e not mortcncl by a
shower, its branches took rs it they were
/ dead ami wi,hercd: but when the trunk i,
bored, II bland and nouriShing milk flows
| from il. II is at sunrise that the vegetable
ountain flows most freely. At that .ime,
the blacks and natives are seen coming
from all parts, provided with large bowls
to receive the milk, which grows yellow
and thickcns at its surface Some empty
their vessels on the spot, while Others carry
them 10 their children. One inagines
he sees the family of Il shepherd who is dis
tribu,ing the milk OF his flock. 1t is named
the palo dc raca or COW tree.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-07

Hy the last news from India il would
seem that ihc great gun of Belapore--
once famous Mahratta city bat now de-
serted--i, about 10 be brought TO England
rs Il trophy. II beats Com. Siock,on's biz
Gun all hIolow. The length of the piece is
fourteen feet, the circumference five, and
the weight of the bail it carries is 5000
pounds. The piece was never fired bu,
once and the natives not only say that the
sound OF the report alarmed the inhabi.
'an's for two hundred miles around. but
mat me ba1 IS @W .fying! |, should be
hoped that II may not come our way.
Three thousand pounds oi iron, bounding
and ricoche,ng along through n country,
would be apt TO hur, somebody.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-07

we see II stated, that Mr. Bowman will
contest the election of Mr. W. Z. Hall in
the Fourth Congressional DS,ic,, on the
ground that large number OF votes were
gwen Tor Mr. Hall 10y persons residing in
territory recently attached 10 the State of
Iowa, by the decision of the Supreme court
ol the United States. We think it proba.
bic that large number of such votes were
given t"i Mr.. llaIl as they voted viva voce,
there will he no difficulty of establishing
the tact.-RepuJiicaa.
We have heard nothing of this character
We have conveised with gentlemen who
live in Ray, (Mr. Bowman's county,) and
'hey knew nothing Of it. We do not think
Maj. Bowman will contest the election
but If he does, we have no doubt the facts
OF the case will warrant the course. ..-Liber.
~ Trihmc.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-11-07
NUMBER 10.
The First American Census.

We have been permitted to examine the
copy .! an ancient and valuable record,
which shows the population and property
OF Virginia in the year 1924. This census
gives ",hc muster Of the inhabitants" ,f
each OF the corporations and plantations ex.
isting AT that date. This includes the
names. age. and condition Uf the persons;
the date OF their arrival in the colony, witt,
the name OF the vessel in which they came
over. 1t also shows the slaves and ser.
wants, The provisions, live stock, poultry,
arms and ammunition, belonging 10 each.
From this census it appears that slaves had
been imported earlier than lG2), which Is
the period usually assigned Tor their intro
ducion into Virginia.
We have seen no work which will tc
more interesting 10 the historian or antigua.
ry, none which throws so much light up.
on the customs and coalition of the coun.
try at Sc carly n period. Those sklful in
genealogy, oi Interested in foreign iuhcri.
tances. will no doub, examine the work
with pleasure. We will merely say for ,ha
Information OF that numerous and highly
respectable family lately assembled in con.
vention, that the name Of Jennings" did
not occur, upon very cUryory invesiiga-
ton. We find, however, many curious
terms appropriated to the period. Among
tho arm, are "snappauces," flint locks,
'matchlocks,' and "petrones." The ar.
NOR consists Of "coats OF male" "head.pie.
ces," "butiee coats" "stee!e coats" and
"corslcts." We observe the muster OF "an.
cient' ensign] "Thomas Savage" &C.
The aggregate population OF Virginia was,
in 1921, according to this census, about
G,OOO. - Wash. RepujHc
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-11-08

bUcHU, DaoSnd Crenata, has been long and favo-
raoiy Known to the profession valuable remedial
agent III diseases connected with the urinary organs. il
Is gehy stmulant, producing diuresis and like all ST.
ar medicines exciting diaphoresis when cuumstan-
ces lavor THIS mode OF action; it is given chiefly in
toPlalnts OF the urinary organs, such Gravel, NOR
Du rltaon and other diseases of the bladder disease
OF the PROSTATE, and retention or nconnence of ur
&c. " az
WILD CARROT SEED-The seed of Daucus Garcia
ENJOY rapidly increasing reputation, and are con-
sioeraoy employed both in regular and domestic
Pracuce IN CHRONIC NEPHRITIC affections and in
DRoPsY as they possess to certain extent the cordial
properties OF the aromatics they especially adap-
TED 10 cases IN which the stomach is enteebled
IVA oRSIls tonic and asrngent, having specific d.
rectlon to the urinary organs and exertng direct nfu-
ence on the kidneys and urinary passages
In TINS preparation it is believed that valuable COM
bnaton IS effected for the treatment of that class of
diseases to which it adapted Independent ofther i'm.
eoate remedial action they exert indirect influence
on the urinary organs Buchu by its healing and sooth-
ing effects the Wild Carrot as cordial aromatic rem
derng more grateful to the stomach, and consequent
~ less liable to be rejected by it, whilst the iva Urs
In its tonic and asrngent properties by giving tone to
the digestive organs prevents the accumulation of
principles calculated TO produce secretion or precipi-
tation of calcuIous matter
1t is fact now established by analysis and numerous
II la made that the virtues OF the Buchu Wild Carrot
Seed and iva Ursi, dependent on their uoLaiLe oil
and eTtactlue matter This extract is prepared by a
process which does not impair these valuable const-
uens, and combines in concentrated form all their
medicinal properties
glass or more OF water three times day. Prepared and
sold only by
PURCELL, LADD & CO., Druggists,
not Main street, Richmond Va
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-11-08
SIX DOLLARS PER- ANNUm.


EOMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT OF
~ - BgCHD, WILD CARROT SEED AND
IVA URSI, for the treatment OF Gravel. Dropsv.
Chronic Nephritic Affections Diseases ofthe Bladder
kldnles and urinary organs generally, combining in an
eng Dle orm az the valuable medicinal properties of
the Buchu, Mid Carrot Seed and iva Ursi, to the
exclusion OF their inert and useless constituents
Prepared and sold by
PURCELL, LADD & CO., Druggists,
Richmond Va
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-11-08

NJ EW BOOKS.-The Amercan.m Europe, by
IA Henry Clay Crockett, being guesses and calcua-
tons on men and manners, made during tour through
the most important portion of Europe, handsomely IL
Illustrated with steel cngravings.
No. Short Patent Sermons by Dow, Jr.
Life and Genius OF Jenny Lind handsomely illustra-
ted, new aud beautiful edition.
For aale at the Bookstore of
no MORRIS Il RRO
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-11-08

p edmond AND DANVILLE RAIL.
ma, ROAD COMPANY.-The third annual meet
ing OF the Stockholders in the Richmond and Danvilie
company, in the city OF Richmond, on Wednesday, the
llth day OF December, 1850. at II o'clock, M.
P. VAN DEURSEN, Clerk.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-11-08
FORM OF POWER OF ATTORNEY TO VOTE AT A MEET
TIE Soocuuor

FORM OF A POWER OF ATTORNEY TO VOTE AT A MEET
ING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS.
Know all men by these presents That I, --- Of
-, do hereby constitute and appoint - my true and
lawful attorney, for me and in my name to vote on all
questions that may be brought before the annual meet
ing Of the Stockholders Of the Richmond and Danylle
Railroad Company, to be held in the city OF Richmond,
Wednesday, the llth day of December, 1850, or al
any adjourned meeting thereof hereby ratiyng all the
acts OF my said attorney in the premises as fully as il
were present and voting in person.
In testimony whereof | have hereunto affixed my
hand and seal, this - day Of 1850.
- [sEALJ
NoTE; When the proxy is signed by more than one
stakeholder must by changed the plural form; and
when more than one attorney named, state that they
or either OF them, may "All proxies TO represent
stockholder.'i P.V. d. Clerk. v
no 1-d&ctllD
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-11-08

4E sj.scture f..v.A iost received aT tieify A.
@ s by Hat and Zap store, No. 1877 Broad street.,
gof The yellow Hat, a good supply of BEAVER.
~ 3 *, MOLE skis SILK, ANsoLA, BRusH and WooL
sAs g; also, CAPS Of every kedior the Fall, 1850.
Ssas At which we determined to sell Tor cash as
Sche sl%As the cheapest. -
also Intend keeping as usual good assortment
OF hats OF our own manufacture, and will spare no
pains to render satisfaction to all who may favour us
with their custom.
Having selected new Fall stock With cara, pur-
ehasers by the wholesale retail will doubtless find it
10 their advantage to give call before buying else
where.
n. B. Chldrens Fancy Hats and Caps Of all styles
and kinds, very low FUR bought at highest cash
prices. R. M. & co.
gsa ECONOMY AND FASHION.-MOLE-
ID SKIN HATS AND CALF SKIN BOOTS.
- J. H. ANTHONY is selng Moleskn Hats, Of
the best quality, Beebee and Genins Fall style, fox
1880 for SO so; fine sewed Calf Skin Dress Boots fc
SO so; second quality Moleskin Hats So; Silk Hats
only So so; Calf Skin sewed Shoes go 25-together
with assortment of Cloth Fur, Oil Silk and Glazed
Caps; White and Black Wool Hats; also, Philadelphia
made Umbrellas, which he will sell the most reason
able terms for cash.
"a COLUMBIAN HOTEL CORNER.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-11-08

rsa, NOTiCE.-The subscriber takes this me-
YaS thod OF returning his thanks to his friends and
- the public generally, Tor the liberal patronage
spe fully inform them that he is still to be found at the
stand No. 239 Broad street where they can obtain any
article in the BOOT and SHOE line, upon as reason
able and accommodating terms as elsewhere. Among
the articles constantly on hand are r.
Mems and boys Boots and Shoes E
ladies' Ga "a Slippers and Jenny Lind" Ties
tie is constantly manufacturing order choice ar
cle OF Boots and Shoes Of the finest French caskin
JAMES BOLTON,
no l-dlm Boot and Shoe Manufacturer.
ATEW ARRIVALS OF PIANO FORTES.
lW NASH & WOODHOUSE have been opening
within the past week, number of new and elegant
Piano Fofes, OF exquisite tone and beautiful finish
They are from the large factory of Messrs. Stodart &
~ Old Pianos taken in part payment. oc 90
COMPREHENSIVE. McGRUDER- Of
~ the firm of WORKMAN, McGRUDER & co,
will associate with him on the 18th of the present
month, in thel
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
GROCERY e. COMMISSION BUSINESS,
oHANLiis * RICHARD w. MoGHuDER,
under the firm and style OF S. McGRUDER a. SONS.
They will occupy the new tenement adjoining the old
stand of WORKMAN, McGRupER & Co., and the one
next door, used as the Custom House.
Richmond, Oct. 9th, 1850.
s. McGRUDER e. SONS
WI keep constantly on hand, well selected as,
sortnent of GROCERIES and IRON, and viii also
pay strict personal attention to the sale-of WHEAr
CORN, Flour, ToBAcco &c
Thankful ior the liberal patronage heretofore extend
ed them while members Of their respective firms (of
WORKMAN, McGRu sgR & Co., and c. g. r. w. Nc
GKUDERs they solicit a continuance Of the same.
a S. McGRUDER,
'sT e. McGRUDER,
r. w. McGRUDER.
The firm Of G. & r. w. McGRuDER will be dis
solved on the Eth Of the present month.
Richmond Oct 9th. 1850. oc l0--dlm
AILS.-- 100 kegs Warehouse Nails, Cumberland
I've Factory
100 kegs do, assorted sizes
800 kegs Dover Mills, assorted For sale by
not DAVENPORT, ALLEN e. co. +
EgRONzED GOOES.
ND Coat and Hat Stands. new patterns
+ Standards for Fire Irons
Aud Irons. Blower Stands, de- &c.
Now opening, for sae BY
MOI G. J.. SlNTON Il co. N Main st.
62E Gags JAVA, MOCHA, RIO AND
SQD Laguayra Coffee
ton Spelter; Pig Tin
4 kegs Bar Lead
Receiving and for sale by
S. McGRUDER g. SON,
Nextto the old stand OF the firm OF
no2 W. McGruder & Co.