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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22
HEAVY IRON FOR RAILROADS,


A bill passed the House of Delegates, few
days ago, (and, if we mistake not, it has been
sanctioned by the Senate,) requiring all Railroad
Companies hereafter to lay upon their tracks the
heavy rail, weighing not less than so lbs. to the
linear yard. We presume this measure cannot
affect the policy of any Company whose charter
existed before the passage of the new law. 1t
will have the wholesome effect, however, OF pre-
scrbing the rule for all future railroad enterprises
Already, without any positive legal requirement.
it is determined that some of our principal roads
will have the permanent rail.
The Petersburg and Roanoke Railroad Compa-
ny are now receiving part of 1900 tons of U
rail, which they have purchased to relay their
road. The Seaboard (Portsmouth) and Roanoke
Railroad will be rebuilt with the heavy rail-
The "South-side Railroad" forming part of the
contemplated line between Petersburg and Lynch
burg, and connecting with the Danville road near
Burke's in Prince Edward, will likewise have the
heavy rail, and we see it stated that 45OO tons
have been purchased, to be put upon the road
from Petersburg to Farmville, the cost being $40
per ton By an act very recently passed by the Lee
gislature, the States guaranty, to the amount OF
100000, has been granted the Richmond and
Danville Company, for the purpose Of enabling
them to secure the U rail on the greater part of
their line. The Alexandria and Gordonville Rail-
road now under contract for distance of thirty
miles, is to be laid with the heavy rail, and the
supply for that part of the route has already been
purchased. If we are not misinformed, the
"Blue Ridge Railroad" which will continue the
"virginia Central late Louisa Railroad through
the Blue Ridge to Staunton, will also have the
heavy rail. We are not apprised what species of
rail will be adopted by the "Virgnia and Tennes-
see" company, or by the ''Virginia Central' COM
pany, for the extension of its line, under recent
act, from Staunton to Covngton
The JENN1NesEs-Ehe Rockingham Register pub
fishes article appealing to all who consider them
selves interested join in general convention of the
entire Jennings family in the United States to be held at
Charlottesville, Virginia. on the 18th day of May, 1885,
for the purpose of examining the claims Of ALL to the es
tate Of William Jennings who died intestate in 1898, in
Suffolk, England leaving immense property, still un-
settled and the Of the British Government, sub
ject to the claim of the true heirs"
Although (the article adds report has been set
foot and ndustrousy circulated that the estate has
long since been distributed which report was doubtless
designed to discourage and prevent those interested
from further investigation OF their claims yet it is
known that the property is still open to claimants And
further, it known that act Of limitation will cut off
claimants in this case tor several yearso come and
the government OF England will not and her statutes
cannot interfere with claims based upon proper legal
data"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22
DIED.


O'Clock, JOSEPH NJ. EVANS, aged 81 years less
one day, youngest son of James and Gertrude Evans
Hsiuneral wll! take place this evening" from Trinity
Church, at half past three O'clock The friends of the
family, and those of the family of Mr. John II. Tyler,
and John Blackwell, are requested TO attend without
farther invitation.
The Albany, New York, and Lynchburg papers will
please copy.
In Charleston, the 22nd of February, 20 minutes
paste o'clock, P. M the Reverend WILLIAM Du-
VAL and though feeling unable to do justice to such
peculiarly elevated christian character his, yet the
writer cannot allow such spirit to pass from earth,
without offering this feeble tribute to his hearts
WORTH for has the writer met with in whom
there observation-disclosures Tor the comfort OF
Others, than was in the character of santed
rend his good deeds confined to our city, for
IN the beautiful language OF one, he was bright star
which shone every where but peculiarly bright the
path OF the poor may be truly said OF him, that he
the friend OF the poor indeed, had ne bestowed
more thought upon his bodily wants, and less on the
comfort of others, he might perhaps have been now on
EARTH but, never weary in well doing he exhausted his
a health in the service OF Others and thus he has fall
len with his armour on, and though none can expect to
equal his selt-sacr6cng spirit yet with the hope that all
will endeayp.r to initiate the bright example he has set
us in thus1sftg about doing, good to the souls and
bodies old 1thin his reach. The writer will now
draw to j with thel following verses, in which his
character viii be more fully described, by saying:
Beseaherhsd OF death he stood he wiped away the
And ndered through the world, they ever
hat Heaven was near;
RelieJ with bounteous hand, and shedding
1Jolcys gentle rain;
With pathway lit by grateful smes he felt he had not
lived in vain.
He daily died that he might live life of bliss beyond
the grave:
Gods lamp OF grace BRIGHT and faith had made
his spirit brave
Sweet Charity his bosom ruled and meekness reigned
constant guest;
And through this earthly vale of tears in blessing others
he was blessed"
- City papers please copy
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22
THE TINES TERMS.
REMOVAL OF THE FREE NEGROES.

A very important measure, designed to Ell
feet the voluntary removal OF the Tree negroes
from the State has recently become law, and
well deserves public attention. We have not a
copy of the whole act before US, but we under
stand its leading provision to be, an appropriation
from the Treasury of 100000 annually if so
much shall be acquired, for the purpose of aiding
the Colonization Society to remove to Liberia as
many free black residents Of the State as are will
ing to 90, the sum granted for the aid OF each in
dividual being limited however, to 1915. AS orr
gnally passed by the House of Delegates, the bill
contained no farther provision than this, to defrav
the cost of the removal, but the Senate affixed an
important amendment, which we copy below. 1t
will be seen that it imposes tax OF one dollar
per head on the male free negroes, and thus pro-
vides an additional fund, besides the $4,000 an
nually, to be applied to the expenses of removal.
l. Be it further enacted, That annual tax OF
one dollar each shall be and the same is hereby levied
upon every male free negro OF the age OF twenty one
wears and under fftyve years, to be asceained and
assessed on EACH by the commissioner OF the in
every year, and collected by the sherts or other coec
tors OF the public revenue as other public taxes or evies
pon free negroes are collected. All such taxes shall
be accounted for with the Auditor in the present year.
and every year hereafter and paid into the Treasury
other public taxes. And account therefor shall be
raised on the books of the Auditor and Treasurer The
funds arising from this source shall be applied to
val Of free negroes from this Commonwealth, in the
manner prescribed in the foregoing sections of this act,
and in addition to the appropriation therein made in
anv such manner as the Legislature may any time
prescribe And it shall be the duty of the county and
CORPORATION courts charge the legal tax Tor the seal
of court and attestaon OF every copy OF registration
delivered by them to any free negro and with
the Auditor of Public Accounts for such tax, and pay
the into the Treasury as other taxes on law pro-
cess except that they shall designate the same, so as to
enable the Auditor and Treasurer enter all such mo-
neys to the directed be raised in the peced
ing part of this section and the same shall be applied
10 the objects thereof.
q Be further enacted, That it shall be the duty OF
every free negro taxed and accessible well 10
port himself to the commissioner OF the revenue, as tor
the commissioner to call on him.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22

A FINE HEAD OF HAlR-How frequently do
the ravages of disease lay the delicate form Of the
fair and beautiful and tho restored again 10 health yet
those flowing locks which once adorned their heads
fall off and never again return to their original beauty
1t is inconceivable how any person. more especially a
lady, can manifest so much neglect on this point when
a NEVER FAILING can be obtained by calling at
mont, under the American Hotel, and purchasing
bottle of Fletchers celebrated Hair Tonic which will
cense the head soften and strengthen the hair thereby
adding to its growth and beauty. Price so cents per
bottle. mh23
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22
MEETING IN MONROE WARD.

A meeting of the voters in Monroe Ward is requested
at the European House, Qormerly Brackets Tavern
DOSE oorng Ticket TO- be voted for at t the e
election for members OF the Common Council
1t is desirable there shall be full meeting, as from
the large number oftickets already nominated, we will
fail in carrying out that REFORM, so much desired,
unless there is some concert OF action.
MANY REFOR MERS,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22

UNION MEETING AT NATcuEz-A great union meet
ing has been held at Natchez, without distinction Of
party, and the feeling exhibited and the sentiments ut
tered the occasion, gave full assurance that all pre-
sent determined to go for "the Union, the whole
Union, and nothing but the Union"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22

OsoEoLAAn article in the Charleston Courier an
that the remains this renowned Indian CHIEF
do not rest in the grave to which they were consigned
within the walls OF Fort Moultre The body was exhu.
med and taken away fol- anatomical purposes the night
after it was committed to its mother earth
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22

JULES HAUEL'S PERSIAN OR CHI.
NESE POWDER, for imparting to the most bilious
should person be careful than in the use of a
powder tor the skim many of those sold are very in
furious. My Chinese Powder is compounded in scien-
thc manner, and contains ingredient which can pos
sbly inhict an injury.
JULES HAUEL, 100 Chestnut ST.
For sale by Alex. Duval, Gaynor & Wood, H. j.
Miller, K. K. Duval Purcell, Ladd & Co., A, Leslie
quesne. NH Is 2w
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22

The Iowa CONTESTED SEAT IN THE HOUSE OF Re-
pREsENTATIvEs.-The prospect is that Mr. Miller, Of
Iowa. will be admitted to the seat claimed and usurped
by Thompson this will be gain to the Adminisira-
ton. 1t appears that the lost evidences of the late cleo
ton found recently in the possession of Thomp-
sons law partner This makes that gentlemans pros
poets look decidedly of blush cast
Wash Cor. Ne,cark Daily
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22

LoUIsIANA.-The N. O. Bee relates, with indgna-
tion that in the Louisiana House of Representatives on
the 18th inst, E. w. Noise, Loeofoco, was elected
Speaker in place of the late Mr. Farrar, by majority
OF four votes. although the Wings have clear majority
of elepen in the House The result was brought ABOUT
by three Wings lodging the vote, and two voting direct
| lv for Die
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22

The REMMINGTos BRIDeE.-A bridge which is now
being erected at Montgomery, Alabama, has span Of
four hundred feet without piers other intervening sup
port the longitudinal supporters srngers being only
three inches thick in the middle This bridge will be
capable of sustaining upwards of 2oOo tons and will cost
only $500
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22

EwPUBLIC MEETING IN AMELIA. The
people Of Amelia, without distinction of party are re-
quested to meet at their Court House, the 4h Thurs
dae (28h) OF March, take into considerations the pro-
prey ofsending delegates to the Nashville Convention
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22

FUNERAL NOTICE.-The friends and ac-
quantances of Mrs. CATHERINE C. REGNAULT
are requested to attend her funeral this friday morn
corner above the Banks.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22

BIBLE SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA.-The
Annual Meeting of the Bible Society Of Virginia will
be held IN the United Presbyterian Church, Shockoe
Hll on Tuesday evening, the ID Of April 1880 at halt
past o'clock, on which occasion the Annual Report
peeted.
A , Societies are requested to send Delegates
SAML. REEVE, Cor Sec'ry.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22

The Boston Advertiser states that the propelers
Gen, Warren and Commodore Prebe, which have
been plying between Boston and Portland for few
years past, have been purchased by company in New
York and Boston, Tor about $4,000 each, and viii
proceed from New York for California
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22
M RIED.

On Thursday morning, the 2lst inst, by the Rev.
Mr.. Woodcock, Mr.. GIDEON WADE, of this city,
to Miss ELIZABETH c. GREEN, Of New Kent
county.
ag~ City papers please copy
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22

The Cincinnati Gazette estimates that the yearly con-
sumption ofeigars and smoking tobacco in that city by
citizens alone, mot including strengers) amounts to
92l9 000
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22

The Savannah Republican states that in excavating
for the foundations the gas works. near the old for.
a. that place, recently three large Iron guns stated
10 be 80 Founders, were disinened,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

TUESDAY March 10, 1850,
On motion Of Mr.. SYME, it was
Res0Lred That with the consent of the Senate the
resolution providing for the adjournment of the House
sine die Wednesday, the goth inst is hereby repeal
ed and that this House will, the Senate concurrng, adj
lourn sine die Saturday, the 23d instant
The vote on the adoption of the resolution stood
ayes 81 noes 81.
The resolution having been at once communicated TO
the Senate, message was shortly aiterw ards received
through Mr. STANARD that the Senate had agreed to the
resolution with an amendment, striking out Saturday,
the 23d inst, and inserting in lieu thereof Friday the
22d inst" The amendment having been read mo-
ton made to concur with the amendment OF the
Senate whereupon Mr.. HARvIE moved to amend the
Senates amendment, by striking out Friday, the 22d
inst and inserting in lieu thereof Monday, the 25h inst
Lost ayes Is, CO. The question then required up
on agreeing with the Senate in their amendment and it
was determined in the affirmative, by ayes ST. noes H.
So the House agreed with the Senate in their amend
ment.
On motion of Mr. PITTMAN, the following resolution
adopted:
Resol5ed, by the General ASSEMBLY, That the Board
OF Public Works be and they are hereby authorized to
employ Clerk to said Board at salary not exceeding
$1,000 per annum.
BILLS ON THEIR PASSAGE
The following engrossed bills were read third time
and disposed OF, as noted below:
Concerning the Code of Virginia. Passed
For the relie of Fortune Thomas and Harriet Thomas,
tree persons OF color, granting them permission to
man In the Common ath--passed.
incorporating the Kempsyile Turnpike Company
passed
Concerning the Blue Ridge Turnpike Company
passed.
Incorporating the Sand Lick Turnpike Company
laid upon the table
Incorporating the Bedford and Franklin Turnpike
Company-indeflnitel postponed ayes AZ, noes %.
Amending the act entitled act concerning the City
of Norolk-passed.
Exemptng Volunteer Companies from certain jury
duty-laid upon the table.
Providing for branch road from the Virginia Central
Railroad to Harsonburgi in Rockingham county-sup-
ported by Messrs MARTz, McCUE and DoRMAN, and
opposed by Messrs WooD and WATSON, and Indefinite
ly postponed, ayes As, noes 26.
Authorizing State subscription to the Potomac
Bridge Company-passed.
Incorporating the Simpsons Creek Turnpike Compa-
ny in the county of Taylor-reeced ayes Is, noes co.
For the relief of l.. L. H. Saunders Of the county of
Hampshire definitely postponed ayes 80, noes 81
Concerning the School Fund of Mddlesex county
passed.
Declaring Indian Creek, in the county of Tyler, a
public highway-passed.
Providing for the completion of the South Western
Road, between Salem and Buchanan--appropriatin
$8000-rpassed: ayes 81, noes %.
Declaring French Creek, in the county of Wood,
highway-passed.
For the construction of the Gooney Gap Road, on
State account--indefnitely posponed-ayes 80, noes
So.
Concerning the State Pententiary-passed.
Concerning the Office OF Sheriff of Tazewe county
passed
The House then took recess till 4 o'clock
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22
THE NEW YORK DAILY HERALD

for sale every evening at KEIY FoRps Broad street,
opposite the Theatre. It being the. Evening Edition,
acan obtain it twenty-tour hours after is published
Orders left at j. B. Gibbs Bookstore Main street. op-
posite the City Hotel, will be promptly attended to, as
the carriers deliver them as soon as the Northern train
arrives mh %2-G
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22

gy HANOvER-The Wings Of Hanover are
requested to meet at the Court House, on Tuesday,
10Th inst Court day. for the purpose Of nominating
candidate for the county
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22
EVENING SESSION.

BILLS On IHEIK PASSAGE.
The bill to incorporate the Greene Creek and Penn
syvania line Turnpike Company was indefinitely post
poned. on motion of Mr.. JONES, Of Chesterfield
The bill authorsing certain repairs to the Armory
and for other purposed, passed.
Several Intellectual motions were then made to sus-
pend the rule for the purpose Of reconsiderng votes re-
echng various bills on their passage, but the house re-
fused to do
On motion Of Mr., LAYNE, the following resolution
agreed to.
Resolved, By the General assembly, That if it be
ndispensaby necessary for the despatch of business in
the Executive Department, that an additional Clerk be
employed then the Governor is hereby authorised do
so at cost not exceeding $50 permonlh.
Bills on their first and second readings were then
taken up and number ordered be engossed and read
third time.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22
EVENING SESSION. 1

The SPEAKER resumed the Chair at4 o'clock.
pended for the purpose of reconsderng the vote re-
jecing the bill to provide for constructing the Gooney
Gap road, in the counties of Warren and Rappahan-
mock.
The bill was then put upon its passage and the cues
ton thereupon determined in the affirmative by the fol-
lowing vote ayes 40, noes %.
Mr. BALL moved to suspend the rule for the purpose
authorize the construction Of the Russell Cumberland
Road,
MIR. JONES, Of Chesterfield, moved to lay the motion
TO suspend the rule for the purpose above indicated
morrow at II o'cock-whch was agreed to-
The remainder ofthe evening session was devoted to
the consideration of bills their first and second read
ings. large number were ordered to be engrossed
and read third time
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22

-Four thousand letters for California were taken out
by the steamers Empire City and Cherokee, which
sailed from New York, on Friday, for Chagres.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22

A CARD.-The attention OF ladies' and gentle
men is particularly invited to my sale of Fruit Trees.
o'clock. Sale positive.
NH 70 ALEX. MOTT.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22

RELIGIOUS NOTICE.-Rev M. RAPHALI
will preach sermon next Sabbath Saturday morning.
the 23d ns in the Synagogue House Of Love, 18th,
next to Marshall street. The Synagogue will be open
atSocock, when the usual Sabbath service will begin
mh22
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22
q Il TY "A AFFAIR
HAMPDEN SYDNEY COLLEGE

1IfhHI I1I1IN . DNE1 OULLEGE.
The exercises of commencement of the Medical De-
partment OF this institution came off on Tuesday even
ming last, in the presence of numerous and brilliant
assembly
A prayer by the Rev. Mr. Dibre opened the ceremo-
MES of the evening and the degree of Doctor of Med
cine received by the following gentlemen at the
hands of the Rev Dr. Green, President of the College
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22

CoRREcrIoN.--We fell into an error yesterday, in
stating that Dr. RAPHAEL, the eminent Hebrew Scholar
and Lecturer, now in city, was Protestant. He
adheres to the faith Of his nation. Our mistake was
caused by our knowing that his lectures were warmly
commended by Protestant Christian clergymen
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22

For THE TIlEs.
MONROE WARD
THE PEOPLES TICKET
CoUNCILDIEN.
William C. Allen, David J Saunders,
Wellington Goddin, Geo. Wythe Munford
Jno. M Sheppard, ir,
ALDERMEN.
John l.. TAFT. Joseph c. Wngfeld,
Samuel 1. Pulliam, Valentine Wintree.
The above ticket will be supported at the ensuing MI
nicipal elections by MANY VOTERS.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22

After the delivery of the diplomas, DR.. Green stated
that, in accordance with regulation of the Faculty
there annually offered the prize of gold medal
for the best essay given medical subject to be
tended for by the candidates for kgraduation On the
present occasion, as he was informed by note from
the Dean, the number of competitors comprised nearly
onehird of the whole class. The character of the
says submitted such entitled all of them to high
consideration The Faculty, however, after due deli
beraton had decided in favor Of the Thesis presented
by Mr.. Saml. Kennerly, jr, OF Augusta county, Va.
Mr.. Kennerly here came forward and received with
modest grace the awarded honor. The President then
addressed the graduates at some length reminding
them of their duties and responsibilities as men and as
physicians His remarks were appropriate--hs argu-
ments cogent-and his elocution of style which Sc.
cured the undivided attention of his whole audience
After the address by the President Professor Gibson
in his usual bland and happy Manner gave the valedic-
tory in behalf of the Faculty At the close Of the ex-
ercises, the President, Faculty and graduates, with
many invited guests. repaired to the Powhaan House,
where all did ample justice to the good cheer provided
by Mr. Ballard.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22
A. B., Clerk, 81

Subscribed and sworn TO before me, justice Of the
peace. - J. p"
S. 1t shall be the duty of the said Executive to
tain the results as exhibited by said statement OF the
polls on or before Monday the third day OF June next
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-22

For THE TINES.
MONROE WARD.
Messrs. Editors The following Ticket will be sup
ported for Monroe Ward at the Ward Election on the
first Wednesday in April next:
CoUNCILMEN.
Samuel D. Denoon, David Baker,
Wellington Goddn, j. Grattan Cabell,
L. w. Glazebrook,
ALDERMEN.
John l.. TAFT Samuel T. Pulliam,
G. w H. Tyler, David J. Burr