Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-12
BANK OF VIRGINIA.
RICHMOND, JANUARY I'd, 1850.

RICHMOND, JANUARY ID, 1850.
FEyHE President and Directors of the Bank of Vir-
a gnia have declared dividend OF 81 per cent out
OF the profits Of the Bank for the last six months subject
to the deduction OF per cent bonus to the State, which
leaves 81 per cent $245 per share payable to the
ia DIV sAML MARX, Cashier.
WA ANTED, situation, by young man from the
wv country, who has had some experience in bust
ness and could influence considerable amount OF Gus
tom. Employment being his principal object, he would
be satisfied with moderate compensation The best
references can be given; Apply to the SUBSCRIBERS
jas WILLIAMS 81 CLAIBORNE,
NOR ONE WEEK E4ONGER.-We shall con
Il tnue our sales privately for week from this date
after which the store will be closed for the purpose OF
preparing the goods tor auction. large portion OF
the most desirable stock is yet unsold and will be Of
tered for the few days before taking inventory at and
6el0W cost as the amount on hand must be largely re-
duced pnor to the sale.
ia Ii KENT, KENDALL & ATWATER.
FEMME EXTENDED.-ClTY GAS WORKS.
u In pursuance of an Ordinance passed by the Coun-
Gil of the City OF Richmond the 29th day Of Novem-
ber lS49 providing for the erection OF Gas Works. the
Committee Light hereby give notice, that sealed pro-
poSals with plans and specifications, will be received
until the 5th day OF February next QS50 for erecting
suitable works Tor the manufacture and distribution Of
Carburetted Hydrogen Gas from btuminous coal, en-
bracing Retort House, Purifying House, Coal Sheds,
Gas Holder, &c OF sufficient capacity to manufacture
$4,000 cubic feet per diem, and constructed as to be
increased 10 100000 feet per diem The quantity OF
pipe required will be about nine miles. Lamp post, SER
vice pipes and metres for the same, and every thing
cessary Tor carrying fully the provisions OF the ord
nance to supply the city with Gas.
Persons proposing will specify the weight per foot of
the different size pipes the size of the hydraulic main
and the size of the connecting pipes and it is desired
mat the plans and specifications be as tu and minute as
possible tor every part Of the work.
ANY further information desired will be furnished on
application to the Chairman OF the Committee on Light.
by order OF the Committee.
JAS. BOSHER, Chm'n.
The Baltimore Sun, Philadelphia Ledger, New York
Sun and Boston Atlas will publish the above once
week for four weeks and forward their accounts to the
Chairman for payment lie 8 2awt5F
n TFE INSURANCE.-The Mutual Benefit
IL Company have Just paid another loss at Rich
mond. This Company has sustained several losses in
Virginia. all of which have been promptly paid in COM
pance with terms Of the policies. No Company af-
lords more advantages to the insured than this The
payments are made easy. All the profits belong to the
insured. The dividends are made annually. Nearly
5000 policies have been issued, and the capital ex
ceeds 100000 dollars The Importance Of Life lnsll-
rance demands immediate attention. Noto" is always
the best time to be insured Office in Richmond, No.
81 Main street, over store of Judah Myers Esq
B. w. KNOWLES, Agent.
DR.. A. Snead, Medical Examiner.
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