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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08
[signed by about nine hundred persons. ]

-" An adjourned meeting of the Wing voters in the
county of Henrico, will be held at the Courthous of
the county on Monday, the 9th April, at - O'clock to
nominate candidate to represent the county the next
session of the Legislature of Virginia 1t is earnestly
hoped that every Wing voter in the county will be pre-
sent By order of the Chairman.
S. McRAE,
April I'd, 1880 J. H. GILMER.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08

RESISTING AN OFFIcER.-Wm. Cooper, a trihing free
negro was arrested Sunday by officer White because
ne had not register The fellow resisted the officer
but had to yield, and punished by order OF the
Mayor Monday, and then ordered to leave the city.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08

STRANGERS visiting the city are generally any
and we Know Of no one capable of performing the
above operation than FLETCHER at the American Ho-
tel. Try him.
NIB WARM BATHS can be had as above at all.sours
during the day and evening Single Balbs,25 cents
five tickets for one dollar ap =
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08
'N'' C. w. MCKINNEY, Inspector.

A DuEL.-Two young bloods, one a Creole ofths
CITY and the other gentleman from Martinique flesh
ed their maiden swords" on the Metairie race track
yesterday afternoon. The concourse OF admirng spec
sion. Each party got slightly winged.-N o. True
Della, March 30.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08

Mr.. Marshall, of Kentucky, in his speech Wednesday,
said if he understood the character of the President he
could have objection to the settlement of the slavery
question. How was with the Cabinet he did not pro-
TESS to know.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08

Mr. James K, Paulding, Secretary of WI ar during Mr.
Van Burens administration, has written letter to the
Democracy, OF Tammany Hall, New York, in which he
very properly denounces the Wimot Proviso, and ali
its aders and sbettors at the North needlessy exas
chief We very glad to see Mr. Paudine rense 10
take sides with Mr.. Van Buren, and his cotere in the
free soip agitation. we hQpe that good men of ali
parties at the North will unite in doing Justice to the
South. Let us alone-and all will be Wen ~ WAY
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08
THE EUROPEAN sTEAMERs

The weekly trips OF the Cunard mail steamers be-
tween England and America, were to be resumed on
Saturday. the 9th of April, on which day the asia,
new and powerful steamer, to leave Liverpool for
New York
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08

LARcENY-A negro man hired TO Mr.. r. Crouch
was arrested Saturday morning at the fire in the Val
ley on the charge ofseang case knife from the house
oil Mr. Gaines, residing at the corner Of 18th and Broad
streets The man said he borrowed the knife, but failed
to make good his assertion before the Mayor and was
accordingly sent below for correction.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08

Gov. SEABRook, OF South Carolina has appointed a
committee oftwentyve gentleman, citizens of Charles
ton, proceed Washngon for the purpose of receiv-
ing and carrying to his native State, the remains Of the
Hon. ]. C. CALHOUN.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08

BIBLE SOCIETY OF VIRGlNIAs4I-,A regular
Of Virginia, will be held at the Vestry Room Of st.
Paus Church, on Tuesday afternoon, the 9Th instant
at Al o'clock, =, N. JOHNSON,
apps q Rec. Secy.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08

THE CONNECTING LINK.-A company has been char
tered by the Legislature Of Alabama, with capital o.
$2OO00o0 for the construction OF railroad from Mo-
bile Bay TO Girard, opposite Columbus, Georgia The
painters along the line have subscribed sufficient amount
payable in work and materials grade the whole road
two hundred and thirty miles in length and lay down
the supersructure, except the iron further amount
sufficient to purchase and lay down the iron and to
equip the road with the necessary engines cars &c.
likely to be obtained in the immediate vicinity OF the
road This the last link in the line of steam commu-
nication by land from Portland to Noble When
completed, the distance between New York and Noble
can be travelled in four and half days.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08

SHAp AND HERRING.-The Alexandra Gazette saws
that herring are selling at $3.50 81 per thousand anc
shad at $40 to Sl2 per hundred. In few days, with
the present fine weather, full may be expected.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08

FOR THE TIMES. r.
NOTICE-The claims OF FendaIl Griffin, ESQ will
be presented the Wings Of Henrco at the meeting
to be holden this evening the Court House for the
purpose OF selecting suitable candidate to represent
them in the next Legislature. MANY WIGS
A nril 9th 1880
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08
THE TIMES, TERMS

DAILY TIMES, per annum, if paid in advance. or
within 30 days from the beginning of subscribers
year. .....................$ SIS 90
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IN advance, or within 30 days, &c.........!... 90
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single s copies, Daily or Semi Weekly Times, two
cents eacn-n wrappers, ready for mailing, three cents
each For sale at the TINES OFF1cE; Kelly & Ford's
Broad street; and West & Brothers, under the Elk
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08

ADDITIONAL NovELTY.-The proprietors of the Bun
ker Hill Dorama announce for this evening new
scene entitled "The Storm, or vicssitudes of Rural
Life in addition to the views previously presented No
doubt this will be another attractive feature to the al
ready popular exhibition. lii rural view, showing
various operations of husbandry in progress-a Storm
and the sunlight breaking out as the thunder cloud
passes away-the effect Of which is sublime and beau
tifnI
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08

FIRE.-The stable belonging to the premises Of Mr..
VIM. Graves on Franklin street, between Eth and 18th
streets, took fire on Saturday morning about O'clock
but was extinguished before much damage was done.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08

TPLNe.-Francsco House was fined SIC Friday for
selling apituous liquors. to be drunk in his house on
Brook Avenue.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08

ToBAcco.-The stock of Kentucky, Virginia and
Ohio tobacco on hand LIST April, in the Philadelphia
Inspection Warehouse, was ], 1863 bids
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08

FATAL ACCIDENT AT ROCHESTER, N. Y.-Some por-
tons of Rochester House, while undergoing repairs
gave way Tuesday, and buried beneath the ruins sew
eral Of the workmen. Two were taken out dead, and
third had both legs, thighs and lower jaw broken and
M homes of his recovery
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08

Dr.. WEssTER's TRIAL, in pamphlet FORM has been
seut to us by Messrs. Kelly Ford Broad street, See
their advertisement.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08

PORTLAND, MANE.-A recent election in this city fol-
municipal officers affords cheering evidence of the con-
tinued prevalence of correct principles The Wing
Mayor has been reelected, and Wing Councimen and
Aldermen in six out Of the seven wards have been
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08

Coop DIvIDEND.-The Directors OF the Mechanics
Bank Of Augusta, have declared dividend of ten Der
cent out OF the profits of the past six months.
STILL BETTER.-The Directors Of the Brunswick
Bank, (Ga) have also declareda dividend of fifteen per
cent out Of the last six months profits.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08

For sale by Alex Duval, Gsrr5r g. Wood a T
Miller, X K, Duva. Purcell, La d & Co, A. Leslie
Dove d. lsaacs S. M. Zachrissou & Co., and r. Du-
quesne. an 2 dou,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08
HONOURS TO MIR. CALHOUN

The City Council of Charleston was specially
convened on Monday last, to give expression to
its deep sense of the public services of Mr.. Cal
houn, and adopted resolutions providing for the
erection of monument to his memory, in the
centre of the City Square, and forthe appointment
of committee to cooperate with one of the citi.
zens, in making arrangements for the reception o.
the body:
At Columbia, on Monday, large meeting O
the citizens was convened, at which series O
resolutions was adopted eulogistic of the virtues
intellect PATRIOTISM and public services of the de
ceased, and providing that steps be taken tosolemn
ize the event of his death by suitable ceremonies
part of which is to consist of'a Eulogy, to be
pronounced at the Capitol at as early period as
practicable. AT this meeting the Hon. VIM C.
Preston was present, and expressed his regret, in
few words, that physical indisposition and debi
lily prevented him from taking an active and pro-
minent part in the mournfuI solemnjties of the
occasion; regret which the Telegraph says
was shared by all who were present.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08

Star states that number of Onondagua farmers in
Guiding some of the best and most skifu in the county
contemplate removing to Virginia. Three or four Of
them said to be at present visit to this State fol-
thepurpose of selecting suitable locations
-Four or five enterprsing farmers from sister State
Mayand) have recently removed to this State and 10.
Gated themselves not far from the Natural Bridge,
Rockbridge county. These farmers formerly resided ir
the vicinity of Hagerstown, Md. A number of other:
from the same section emigrated to this State las
spring.
We welcome these sturdy yeomen to the "Old Do
mnion here they will find delicious climate. gooe
SOIL and every blessing and security for life and pro-
perty, which equal laws. faithfully administered car
rive
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08
FLOUR INSPECTION.

Flour inspected in the town OF Lynchburg for the
Quarter ending 3fst March, 1850:
22l,bbs. family
1868 =" superfne
273 fine
246 midlngSs
81 condemned
Total. . 1880
q w McKENNEV Incnantor
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08

GRAND LODGE OF THE [. 0. OF.
The Grand Lodge OF the l. o. o. + If the State Of
Virginia, will convene this morning in Odl Fellows
Hail. on Franklin street, at 10 o'clock. We learn that
number Of delegates in attendance from all parts
Of tho
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08
MARINE NEWS
PORT OF RICHMOND.
RICH WATER AT II O'clock. A M
ARRIVED

ARRIVED,
Schr Essex, Braddock Arakapas, sugar acd roo,os-
ses 10 Dunlop, Moncure & Co. ' '''04"'
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-08
CORRESPONDENTS.

II RICHMOND, April Sd, 1867
MESsRs SEXTON e. CHIPPENDALE:
Gentlemen The undersigned, notwithstanding &he
unoFunate disappointment which Mr. Booth inhEted
on tho large audience and ourselves the Theak on
MONDAY hight last, would respectfully suggest thA it is
their Wish, as wei as that of many others thK Mr.
Booth bs requested and employed 10 appear bre the
Richmond public on your boards.
The nfrnilies otnature, which induced the accident,
should non In our opnlon deprive che adlne# of emf
nent genlufand transcendant heaue talent $from the
pleasure OIL witnessing the perfo of ole of the
brightest o Naments OF the Stage.
kegrettinaAhe occurrence we feel well assured that
properly e& aimed, will not prevent lage and lu-
crative attend zee at each of his periorman@s
respectfully, &c.
VIM. 0. Yeatman Jas Johnston
J. II. Seayres T P. EKskns
4 RR r. y W Ton,pkns g y P XIX fg5'hrneg
Chas. Bennett lohaW. Adkins
e S's' Luck u H'y1S$n s !: bYo Sof;oa
Ri. Lorton RfLester
r., August f. r. Baldwin
John H; Gilmer Miles z. Phillips
Sam'l r. Gordon Lawrence Kerns
J. II. Claiborne Thos. Wheely
Aug Anderson I Robt. Wade
A. Green I VIM Anderson
J: Roe L. e. Childs
M L. Montague " j R Fulf1rd
VIM. G. Ferguson Y S. Sutherland
John E. Mays G. Nordn,ever
VIM 5 Beers ~ John c. Powell
John Lynch ~ S. D. Jones
"a b J., Hughes 4 A. Johnson
W. w. Denny I \ A. II. Burton
A. F. Denny 4 n J. S. Keeling
Sam'l A. Glover E. D. Keeling
Jas. E. Lipscomb I IN P Bargamn
VIM. II. Fry Mt. F. Livingston
w. L.: Baker WA. G. Smith
John }. Fry w. II Campbell
T. Kenton Lyo3 WV. S. Pendeton
Il; Sratton ". B, Switzerland
VIM. G. AlenE n Hartwe
Landon RWes T. B. Davis
Peyton Johnst}h Geo. c. Rawlings
Robt. Pemberfbn Fl. S. McElroy
Chas Johnst& INV. Coutv
Frank Johnson jam Lewis
e.0t1sme,- ,.,.o Rlfg CHINO April 4th, 1850
letter Of the expressing you'd desro and many
to play in otLrheatre, and thus af6rding them the
"oppoltunityof witnessing the perforksnces of one Of
the brghte4 ornaments of the STAGED
DeslrouYa all times present l ourEpatrons tho
choicest Dramatic entertainments wl& c3n command
we VIII Nhew The engagement with W Booth com.
inenclngbh Monday next 9Th inst. or sachSday as NAV
De mutuflly agreed on, with the UNDERSTANDING how.
eyer VI will deposite in the hands oAa thid party
(GustaFs A. Myers, Esq, the sum of SN IL addition
70 the amount agreed to be paid Mr. BSoth Aprovided
that shall also depose the like sum OF S5O0S the mar
ty ofeng their deposie in the event of noA 6liIinp
pun$uay the terms OF the con tract 7
4 Very respectfully,
49, Managers Richmond T&Atre,
Messrs H. W. Fry, VIM, Yeatman. and oAars.
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ALEXANDRIA IRON WORKS.

TT W. g. R. c. SMITH, Aierandria
l.. "a, execute orders for high and low
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Restoration e. Preservation Of the Hair
BY NJ. WISE & SON OF VA.
A CARD.

MI WISE e. SON, finding it altogether
IM. impossible to attend personally TO
the great number Of daily applications,
from all sections Of the Union, for their
Remedy for Badness, and for their cele-
brated HAIR TONIC, have found 1t ne
cessary to appoint General Travelling
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vend the Hair Tonic, and TO apply the
Restorative, and to put them into the
hands of those he may appoint to operate
wherever a sufficient number of patients
in any town or neighborhood shall be OBJ
tanned.
Capt George Calvert, of Fauquier CO.,
Va, is alone authorized to act as General
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indicated.
Capt. C. may be expected TO visit as
speedily as practicable the principal cities
and towns of the Union.
N. B. Capt. Calvert will always have
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which cleanses the head of dandruff,
strengthens and invigorates the hair, and
prevents it, also, from falling off, for the
region of country most contiguous to his
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NJ. WISE a. SON, Richmond, Va.
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Dec. Is, 1916.
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NOTICE:

THE Stockholders Of the Virginia , ano
usrrla m Bridge Company are hereby
notified that the eleventh and lasE lilS's q.
ment of three dollars per share VIII DC ..
I J,vnt on n the 18th inst, which they are re-
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SERIES FOR 1850.
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