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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-25
The Sea Serrrgiu, alias Fca5 Whales.

We mentioned Briefly Saturday the interesting
denouement of the Southern Sea Serpeht story.
The supposed serpent was first seen and qnite
closely observed from steamboat, on Sunday
March 10th, in Port Royal Sound 1t was de-
scrbed as revealing several Jumps or elevations
above the water, which seemed to have all undu-
latory motion. This appearance of unduIating
Jumps, it will be remembered, has always been
mentioned by those who have reported their see
ing a sea serpent. The Charleston Mercury of Mon
day last published letter from Beaufort, dated
the 18th, stating that the first report had been We
rltied by many witnesses, and that the monster
had been seen that day, lazily making his way up
Broad river, and Whale branch, an arm of the
Broad. The same general appearance is given in
the letter OF his appointments succession fhumps,
length 100 to $50 feet, &C.; but he was said dis
tinctly to have the head of serpent and to carry
it several feet out of water. He was shot at with
a rifle and gun and seemed timid party was
| formed to take him, if possible, by shooting him
with cannon.
The Charleston Courier Of Tuesday, however,
| has another letter, which, as the Mercury of We'd
heouoy "oH says, Pietty eHeCtudlly SetlleS TIE
question of the sea serpent in those diggings, and
seems to us to go far in resolving the whole eng
ma of this nondescrpt monster"
"The party to which our correspondent alluded adds
the Mercury was fitted out, and in view OF the
object of their search miles up Broad river when
close observation of the apparition was resolved
into four whales lin single file Two Of them appeared
to be about sixty feet length and the other two
small. One acting leader, and the others adhering
to his course gave TO the whole the appearance OF an
immensely long beast with number of huge humps on
his back. It is probable that fear and the strangeness
Of their andocked position kept them together in this
| way. Now it is worth while to inquire whether whales
do not instinctively follow leader in this manner when
they become perplexed by the obstacle of a coast and
the dangers oshoa water So nearly every sea-ser-
pen story of the last fifty years may find its solution in
| the present explanation.
Whales have yentured or Numbered into Broad river
before, and the most experienced sportsman of that
region SAID to hearing the story otthe serpent
that would certainly turn to be a whale. But,
however short the reality of its first PROMISE GER
tanly four whales Gagged at in their glorious Bay
will give to the enthusiastic sportsmen OF Beaufort food
for adventure, that may do much console them for
| the disappearance of the original chimera.'
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-25
THE LEGISLATURE.

Our worthy law-givers the members of the
Legislature of l849-50, have gone to their ac-
count-we mean, of course, their account with the
sovereign people, and we must be permitted to
express the opinion that many of them will find
it extremely difficult to "resume business after
the settlement. No General Assembly, within our
memory, has legislated upon worse principles
Members themselves freely plead guilty to the
charge. The practice of "log-rong," as it is
called, reached an excess, which was never before
approached. The intrinsic merits of bills had no
relation whatever to their chances of success, the
question being generally, not what good appro-
priation would do the State, but how many of the
votes in its favour could be secured to other
schemes. Combination upon combination was
therefore formed. The rejection of BILL by
large majority, one day, was no evidence that it
would not be passed by "a larger the next. The
first vote on bill came to be regarded rather as
a mere index of the degree to which new nego-
tations in its behalf must be attempted, than as
test of the sense of the majority for or against it.
Considering all things, we are persuaded that
the State has escaped we'll from the winters
operations. The appropriations do not, by any
means, reach an amount witch can affect the pub
| lie credit. What the actual amount is, we cam
not now state, for it is chiefly composed of small
sums for local improvements. The leading i'm
| provement measures of the session were, the bill
subscribing three-ffths of capital of 100000
for extending the Virginia Central Railroad from
Staunton to Covington and the bills granting the
States guaranty to the following works for the
| amounts stated:
James River and Kanawha Canal. ...... $500 900
Richmond and Danve r. R............... 100000
Virginia Central r. K. eastern extension).. 100000
South Side Railroad NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $4,000
S923ooo
1t is considered questionable whether the first
mentioned bill will become operative, and there
can be no reasonable apprehension that the four
guarantees, amounting to Ss923,ooo, will impose
any actual burden upon the Treasury.
It's to be regretted that the Assembly did not
pass law to change the time of holding its regu-
lar session from the first of December to the first
of January. A bill for that purpose was passed
by the House, but it met with little favour in the
| Senate, which body, we may presume, is not ill
pleased to have month of leisure and pay, before
settling down to any serious business. A motion
to postpone the bill indefinitely was agreed to in
the Senate, by the following vote;
AYEs-Messrs. Dennis, tSpeakerJ Rives Daniel,
Darlington, Isbell, Tate, French Turner, Edmiston
Cowen, Cmmp, Jones, Amber, McCauey, Parott-
NoEs-Messrs Woods, Thompson, Jr., Garlic
Shackelford, Stanard, Harwood, Rogers.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-25

THEArRE-Mr. John Seton takes benefit tonight
presenting on the occasion the capital bill of the
The house will, as matter Of cousse. be filled
from pit to ceiling.
suppose the theatrical season to Be rapidly draw
ing to close and the present therefore is fitting
sion to say word in relation to the manner in which
this place of public amusement has been conducted bv
the present managers Their efforts have been crowned
with unexampled success, which We take to be- the
surest evidence OF popular appreciation Since the ar-
val OF Mr. Chppendae, many old standard plays have
been produced in style worthy Of any theatre and
during the engagement of Mr.. Pitt several of Sbaks
peares plays put upon the stage the handsomest
manner. Throughout the season every reasonable ef-
fort has been made 10 render the Theatre attractive and
pleasant place Of public amusement The PLAYERS
themselves have improved acquaintance with the
public; good order and decorum have been preserved
and the whole establishment conducted in the most ap-
proved manner. The drama may now be said to be
in the full tide of successful experiment in Rich
mond
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-25

A FINE HEAD OF HAIR.-How frequently do
the ravages disease lay the delicate form Of the
fair and beautiful and tho restored again to health yet
those flowing locks which once adorned their heads
fall off and again return to their original beauty
1t is nconcevable how any person, more especially a
lady can manifest much neglect this point. when
NEVER FAILING REMEDY can be obtained by calling at
FLETCHER'S Hair Dressing and Bathing establish
bottle of Fetchers celebrated Hair Tonic, which will
clense 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, 1850-03-25
OFFICIAL.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE president

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,
By and Nth the ddoice and conse mt Of the Senate.
William ?. Banger, of Texas, to be Attorney of the
United States Tor the district Of Texas,
~ John + Myrick, Of Florida. to be Marshal of the
Robert S. Kennedy, of New Jersey, to be Marshal
OF the United States for the district OF New Jersy
Fielding Davis, of Mississippi 10 be Marshal of the
United States for the Southern district of Missis-
sippi
Joseph Bates, of Texas to be Marshal OF the United
States for the district of Texas
Andrew Jay of Alabama, to be Receiver of Public
Moneys at Sparta Alabama.
Charles F. M. holland, of Arkansas, to be Receiver
of Public Moneys at Batesvile, Arkansas.
AMuERsT.--Mr. Powell, the Wing candidate, is ac
lively canvassing this county against his competitor Col
billiard.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-25
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF RICHMOND.
HIGH WATER AT l. O'clock, P. NJ.

ARRIVED
Schr John Patton, Murch, Frankfort, Me-, ice and
lumber to Rankin & Whitlock.
Schr Mary J. Peck, Dupuy, New York.
Schr Richmond Travers Baltimore
Schr Cambria, Mitchell, Baltimore.
SAILED,
Schr Rainbow, Emmerson, Philadelphia.
Schr New York, Smack, New York.
Schr Richard Law, Chapel, New York
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-25

LADIES SALE AT LAFAYETTE HALL.-The ladies'
connected with the congregation worshppng in the Sc
cond Baptist Church commenced the sale many useful
articles in Lafayette Hall last week. for brnevoent
object connected with the Church. We trust they mel
with unbounded success notwithstanding the unpropi
tious weather towards the close of the week
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-25
JULES HAUEL's PERSIAN OR CHI

JULES HAUEL'S PERSIAN OR CHI.
NESE POWDER, for impartng to the most bilious
complexion the most radiant whieness. In nothing
should person be more careful than in the of a
powder or the skin, many OF those sold very in
furious My Chinese Powder is compounded in scien
tic manner and contains no ingredient which pos
sbly inlict an injury.
JULES HAUEL, 100 Chestnut ST.
For sale by Alex. Duval, Gaynor & Wood, II, ].
Miller, R. R. Duval, Purcell, Ladd & Co., A, Leslie,
Dove & IsaacS, S. M. Zachrisson a. Co., and R. Du-
uuesne NH IS 2w
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-25

HE DERwoRT FAMILY give Concert this and
Wednesday evening" at the Saloon in Odd Fellows
Hall Tuesday evening, will be perceived, they give
Concert Church Hill at the private residence OF
an old, benevolent and most useful citizen, who has in
the kindest manner rendered his mansion for the pur-
pose. The perlormanceso of the Derwort Family have
given much satisfaction in the Northern cities and we
they need only to be heard to be appreciated by
lovers of good music. We trust they may meet with
encouragement during their sojourn in the city Satur
day evening they gave Concert the juvenile portion
OF the community, to which the little orphans connected
with the different benevolent institutions Of the city
were gratuitousy invited but the inclemency Of the
weather prevented general attendance
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-25
GODEY,S LADy,s ROoU c-.La,

GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK.-Graham's. Sar-
tains, and the Lady's Southern Magazine for April
Pnce Is cents, as well the Flag Of our Union Ned
Daily Herald, National Police Gazette, Saturday Eve
nlng Post &c &c.-price cents--are always for sale
at Kelly d Ford's opposite the Theatre NH 25-2t
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-25

The BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL AND CONFEDERATION
OF CHARLESTON, now exhibiting in this city, decidedly
the perfect and ingenious combination ofmechan-
ism and scenery that has claimed the patronage
ofthe citizens of Richmond. The Hall is fitted up
with degree of elegance and convenience that can
not fail to please the most fastidous visitor and we
trust the propretors of this interesting exhibition will be
amply rewarded-as they certainly deserve to be-for
their ingenuity and skill.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-25
DIED.

On Sunday, at o'clock, P. Nj, ANN LOUISA, in
tweny-one months: The friends of the family are in
vlted to attend the funeral tomorrow (Fuesday morn
ing, at 10 O'clock from the corner Of 9TH and Leigh
Streets %
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-25

EAR. LANDON RIVES-Office on south side
Eq Main street, between 18th and l3th the store
Of Parker, Bayly q Nimmo. NH 8 d3m
DOCKS, STATIONERY AND PIANO
ID FORTES, at wholesale and retal.-NASH d
WOODHOUSE, 139 Main street, invite the attention
of merchants and Others who buy Books Stationery
Piano Fortes to their unusually large stock, which will
be offered upon fair and reasonable terms.
NH %
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-25
THE TIMES, TERMS.

DAILY TIMES, per annum, if paid in advance or
within 30 days from the beginning OF subscribers
northumberland IS 90
NJ If mot so maid lin every case) .......... 6 90
SEMi-WEEKLY TIMES, per annum, if paid
IN ADVANCE or within 80 DAYS, &c.......... 90
Do if not so paid lin every case) 90
Single copies, Daily or Semi Weekly Times, two
cents each-n wrappers, ready for mailing three cents
each For sale at the TIMES OFFICE; Kelly & Ford's,
Broad street and West & Brothers, under the Ex-
change,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-25

something to Holland which did not hear After
which he went out; did not notice which direction he
took.
I'VE have received telegraphic sketches Of the evil
dence to the fourth day, but they are imperfect we
prefer to wait for the full reports
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-25
The New Orleans Bulletin Of the 18th inst has tn
following paragraph

Our readers will recolect that In the account of the
recent dreadful catastrophe the Mobile River in the
burning Of the Orine ST. John, stated that the
corenfer of the boat who had on board three negroes
belonging 10 himself and his brother, jumped with the
NEGROES INTO the yaw boat and cut her adrr thus de-
prvng the passengers and crew Of the only means Of
This yretch whose name was Robert McCaw was
met net few days afterwards al cahawbs and lmned
ntely killed by Mr. Gale the pilot of the Orne St. John.
We have not learned the particulars.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-25
BOOKS AND sTATIONERY.-We ar

Ky . L Hs-W
40 receiving our spring supply of Books and Staone-
ry embracing all the standard and late publications in
Law Medicine, Theology, &c.
Schools Books OF the latest and most approved edi-
Blank Books of every description always on hand
and made to order.
Letter and Fooscap Papers, Bonnet Boards, States,
Quilts, Ink, Waters, Violin Strings, &c. &c.
Country merchants and school Teachers supplied on
liberal terms MORRIS & BROTHER,
NH 25 No 81 Main street.
HHOR RENTING very desirable ROOMS for !
NH t IS over 'O' SCH cHAs .pHHAa RTwELL g. CO.
III, sale by - '''N''''S'
NH IS G. NJ. WEST & BROTHER
WCE.-loo tons superior Northern Ice; 1000 feet
N Hemock Boards just arrived and for sale by
NH 25 RANKIN & WHITLOCK
a % BBLs. CITY RENDERED. LARD,
Ill Aw for sale. JAS. WINSTON.
EuF'rY TONS PERUVIAN GUANO, for
H. sale JAS. WINSTON
NH &c
CLARIFIED sUGAR.-sO bbls. Swiits Cla-
NH IS = TINsLEY & BRYANT.
COTTON YARN.-1oooo lbs. Cotton, of supe-
~ ~ r ss quality for sale By G, nv :. nnv.nn
NONCERTS BY THE DERWORT FA-
a MILY-PROF DERWORT, HIS THREE
DAUGHTERS AND son, WILL GIVE CON-
CERTS
AT THE ODD-FELLOWS' SALOON.
On MONDAY and WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
March 26th and 9th
PERFORMERS:
George Henry Derwort. Viola and Voice
Miss Merriam. Voice, Violin and Piano Forte
Miss Eliza. .......... do do do
Miss Caroline ........ do do do
Master William. ........... Voice and Viooneello.
On TUESDAY EVENING .(by kind nvation)
the Derwort Family will give CONCERT ON
CHURCH HILL at the House of Mr.. Levy.
Tickets for adults 25 Children half price To
he had at the usual places aud the door of the Hall at
the time OF performance. NH 25 st
NRAND NATIONAL EXHIBITION .
VIZ The citizens OF Richmond and vicinity are re-
spectfully informed that Lewis Bartholomew & Co.'s
original and beautiful Historical Diorama OF the
BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL,
AND
CONFLAGRA OF CHARLESTOT VN
will open on MONDAY EVENING, March 18th,
and continue until further notice. at the Saloon, on
Franklin street, opposite the Exchange Hotel which
has been conveniently arranged, especially for the
casion.
The Exhibition to conclude with a scene of unrivaf-
ed splendour called THE FAIRY LAND AND .
PALACE OF TIE FAIRIES!
Admission rs cents, without distinction of age
Doorsopen at o'clock-Scenes 10 commence OF
quarter before 8.
See particulars in small bills. NH l6
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-25
A Washington letter in the Ne,

A Washington letter in the New York Courier
says
There are unpleasant rmors OF difficulty between
Com Perry and Lieut.. Hunter gro wing out of recent
publication by the latter, in econ with the opera
tons OF the u s. naval forces in the Mexican war, but
it is supposed, and hope with sufficient reason that
authority will be exered to prevent resort to extremi
tia-
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-25

The Baltimore Clipper describes some very interest
ing experiments which have been made in that city, to
test the qualities of species OF gas called "waer
gas" We do learn whether its indicates that
it manufactured by of the decomposition Of
water. The Clipper states that the experiments were
made in the presence of scientific gentlemen, The object
being to compare the properties Of "water gas with
those of the ordinary coal gas, for the purpose OF u
mination:
The results were, that the Water Gas consumed AND
tenths cubic feet per hour, and gave light equal to
25 sperm candles. After graduating the gas burner to
give light of different powers, and testing them proper
ly the apparatus applied 10 pipe supplying Coal
Gas from the Baltimore Coal Gas Works The same
pressure was used as for the Water Gas; and the
gas burner consumed feet Of Coal Gas per hour, and
gave the light of less than six candles The results
were astounding several of the gentlemen present.
that the experiments repeated timed and measured
with the greatest accuracy, and the results before
namely Water Gas consuming clio cubic feet gave
light equal to 25 candles, and Coal Gas, consuming
feet, gave less than candles!
The same apparatus pressure test-ght and gas burn
er were used in Gas in the other The Coal Gas
in Baltimore sold 81 per thousand feet, Subject to
slight discount on prompt payment9 This rich, brill
liant Water Gas is generated about 81 80 per thou
sand feet including all materials.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-25

The Washington correspondent of the Alexandria
Gazette gives nearly the same version that copied
Saturday from the Baltimore Sun, of an important re-
mark of President Taylor's.
general Taylor (says the correspondent declared
to gentleman recently arrived from the South, in ree
to the agitatng discussions that have taken place
in Congress- that while he held the Executive Office he
should do all in his power to preserve the Union-but
that, when force should be necessary to maintain it,
longer would it be worth preserving
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-25

~ The body of Leenora Carr, the little girl who
accidentally fell from Mayo's Bridge and was drowned
on the 9Th nst has been recovered brought to the city
and inferred in the Shockoe Hill Buryng Ground, where
also sleeps her father, who lost his own life in attempt
ing to save that of his child The body of the little
child was secured last Friday morning, opposite the PLAN
tation of Mr. Lyel, about three miles below the city,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-25
CHTY AHs n AIRS.
DOINGs AT THE MAYORS COURT

OF drays and carts to be either fined punished Satur-
day, because they had most negligeny and culpably
endangered the lives OF the citizens during the past
week by leaving their teams the Streets totally
tended Officer Warrington pumed himself on the suc-
cessu issue before the Mayor of the numerous cases
noted by himself, and left the Court room with the de-
termination OF penetrating every street in hs ward for
the purpose Of noting offences against the ordinances
generally but especially against the one relative to
carts, drays and wagons.
HORSE THIEF ARREsTED.-A horse belonging to
countryman's team encamped in Mr.. Trexlers wagon
yard, Broad street, stolen from the yard on FRI
ynight The owner of the animal applied to officer
White Saturday morning for assistance that gentle
man easily found out the direction the thief had TAKEN
and advised the Of the horse repair to the te-
egraph Office in this city, and Immediately apprse the
police OF Petersburg Of his loss. The countryman COM
piled with the officers nsructions-minutely DESERT
bling his horse in the despatch and stating that he had
reason to believe that man named Woodson had COM
mitted the THEFT and that he then on his way to Pc
ersburg for the purpose of dispcsing of the horse
Somewhat later in the day, the countrynan received
despatch from the police of Petersburg communicating
the gratifying intelligence that the thief and horse had
been captured, and We're then in custody
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-25

NTEW SPRING GOODS.-We have Just re-
ceived and opened very large and handsome as
sortment of DRY GOODS, consisting OF Glo'hs' Cas-
sineres Vestngs and Ladies' Dress Goods, OF every
style, which we will sell on accommodating terms
- - '''' wv CHAs HARTWELL g. co.
NH 25 Broad street, opposite Swan Tavern.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-01-12
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g- Fifty years age, says the N. Y. Express, the
14th of December, 1899, Washington died His
life and his death, his virtues and example should,
at moment like the present, when the public
pulse beats with feverish excitement be deeply i'm
pressed upon the heart and in the affectionate re-
membrance of every true man in the Republic
Let the glowing words of his Farewell Address
root from the judgements every cause of dlsattec-
ton towards the Union of these States, and make
us of that zone form, one faith and one baptism"
which becomes the children ofso favored a nation,
and the defendants of SO glorious founder.
The words Of the Farewell Addres which we
would especially recommend. now, are these:
"Ths unity of government which constitutes you
one people, is also now dear to you. 1t justly so
for it is main pillar in the ed6ce of your real in
dependence, the support your tranquility at home,
your peace abroad of your safety of your prosper
ity of that very liberty which you so highly prize
But as lis easy to foresee that from different
causes, and from different quarters much pains
will be taken, many arti6ces employed, to weaken
in your minds the conviction of this truth-as
this is the point in your political fortress against
which the batteries of internal and external enemies
will be most constantly and actively Though often
covertly and insidously) drected-it is of infinite
moment that you should properly estimate the i'm
mense value ofyour national union to your collec-
tive and individual happiness that you should
cherish cordial, habitual and immovable attach
ment to it; accustoming yourselves to think and tc
speak of it as palladium of your political safety
and prosperity watching for its preservation with
Jealous anxiety; diseountenancing whatever may
suggest even suspicion that it can in any event bt
abandoned; and Indignantly frowning upon the
dawning Of every attempt to ALLEVIATE any portion
of our country from the rest, or to enfeeble the
sacred ties which now link together the various
parts.
AIN contemplating the causes which may disturb
our Union, it occurs matters of serious concern
THAT any ground should have been furnished 70
characterizing parties by geographical dscrimina
tions-"northern and southern, Atlantic and west
Iern;" whence designing men may endeavor to ez
cite belief that there is real difference of locs
interest and views. One of the experiments {
party to acquire influence within particular district
is, to misrepresent the opinions and aims of otht
d districts You cannot shield yourselves too muc
against the iealouses and heartburnings whic
spring from these misrepresentation. They tend
render alien to each other those who ought to
bound together by fraternal affection"