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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24
CONGRESS-.
MONDAYS PROCEEDINGS.


SENATE.-The resignation of the Hon. Daniel Web
| ser was laid before the Senate by the President.
MI HSqs saJ B5essebp TT the Is a
federal officers in preventing her fe ac.s OF
III view Mexico and declaring their deermi
such interference at all hazards and t th ~
oa, ~ Nr. Houston said that KNOWING tha oh a
ac.el OF the Individuals controlling the meatI I oiai
en.ltey confident that these declaraons VIII nc was
r' @Ih' ana that they would be made good 00 ia
me compromise Bill being taken IN. Mr. Foon.
suo.,,i'ed an amendment. positively lmitino Californa
W % aeg' 80 min and the Sierra Nevada and nrov;'
off, e. Ill 'he portion cut
oLAx lhen delivered his great CLOSING snesch j.;
aeehce OF the Conpromse. He was ~ !"
we're upon the Ultraists North and Soutb ga nu
cal reference to the late speech Of Nh. Rbett sp'-
Mr.. BARNwELL defended Mr. Rhett, ana n.
stood up for the Northern Uhras iiALk
MT CLAY sa i that he knew Mr. Rhett the ;nd;v;
aual alluded TO, and had some resnect for hin, R,
no Hu USED the expression attributed to him hat he
|oua unurl the banner of dsunion against The
government, and intended to follow that declaration nm
any acl len ne was traitor and he hoped he womb
mSe. le laIe Oh traitor Applause in the galleries
WHICH n1 was suppressed Immediately by the Chair3
No vote was taken.
iiousE OF REPRESENTATIVES,. Several Execut i've
messages oil little general interest were received.
4he senate resolution authorizing the Comoittae ot
Fuonc buildings and Grounds to act jointly with COM
mee OF the House in relation to certain contemnlatad
aoo''ions to the Capitol, was adopted.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

says, characterized by ability and vioor net
celled by those of his younger days, ,ben he vas
fessedly without peer in the lead of IT,. RennhIoa
(now Whg party in Congress. 1t is gene.,I oha".
walton, indeed, among those of us who have been $50.
years familiar with his orato that this veteran states
man has, in his speeches the present session of Congress
surpassed even his ancient fame as powerful, mpas
stoned, and impressive debater"
The Union thinks it unquestionably the best Mr. Clay
has delivered this session.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24
The Montreal Courier of Thursday last thus hand

The Montreal Courier of Thursday last thus hand
somely remarks upon Gen. Taylors demise:
Although he a stranger to us here in Canada in
person, he was well known by reputation. Many
heart beat high at the of his victories The ties of
congenerate blood overcame mere national separation,
and reoiced TO find that the blood and courage of
and political severance from the Parent State Zachary
Tayors will live in the general history of the
age; in his own land it will be "household word"
familiar in mems mouths through all time, the Ro-
man historian wrote of great General, equally cele-
brated, and perhaps more intensely loved-"manet.
est, in Gternitate temporum. in tama
reru7n"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

Senator Underwood has taken in charge the
application of the Alexandria and Gordonsvllle
Railroad Company for the amount advanced by
Virginia to the United States for the purpose OF
erecting public buildings at the time of her ces-
sion of her portion of the District of Columbia.
One day last week he introduced bill for the
purpose, having previously sustained the justice
of the claim
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

THE HUMAN HAIR-Lades and gentlemen
now days cannot complete their Toilet without
FLETcHER's HAIR Tone. The merits OF this article are
spreading far and wide, yet more than is actually
deserved. friend who has tried this celebrated COM
pound informs us that has most wonder fuefect in
destroying dandu, soening and identifying the hair,
etc,
Manufactured and for sale wholesale and retail hy
YIN, FLETCHER, American Hotel Also be had OF the
following agents, Alex Duval, r. R. Duval, and VIM
Seabrook, Druggists, Main street, and H. ]. Miller.
and Ford & Gentry, Sun office, Broad st. Price SOC
per bottle. iy 49,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

GEN. McDuFFIE.--The Abbeville Is. c. Banner
mentions the presence of Hon. GEO. MoDuFFIE at the
late 4th of July celebration at Wilmington, Is Co. the
scene Of his school-boy days He was carried thlther
in his carriage his urgent request, to enable
him to behold once gathering OF the sons OF the
dstric, which had first honoured and promoted hm'
and which still cherishes lively recollection OF his
eminent services His shattered health prevented him
from participating the proceedings Otherwise than as
rendered memorable the theatre Of his youthful eff
forts
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

SUNDAY MORNING Misunderstanding the summer
months it has been deemed advisable to throw the
Eet-houses open each Sunday morning for the accom-
mediation of the public. AT nine o'clock, however
the Clerks of the Markets directed to close the
sane; and they empowered by the ordinance regu-
latng Sunday Markets, to declare forfeited any at-
Gle which may be exposed for sale after that hour In &C
cordance with the provisions Of this ordinance, Mr. Val
.ntine clerk ofthe Shockoe Hill Market seized cart
nd quantity of apples belonging to citizen from the
country, named Perrin last Sunday morning. 1t ap-
pears that P insisted upon continuing the sale OF his
fruit after the clerk had requested him to pack up and
move off. Ofcourse Mr. Valentine declared the fruit
forfeited and proceeded conscate it, This enraged
Perm to such an extent that he threatened personal
whence towards MIR. V. Capt White however came
UP and speedily settled the matter, by colarng Perrin
AMI marching him off to the cage Perrin appeared be-
for the Mayor Monday morning. and in the absence OF
surety for good behaviour committed to Jail.
The City Council would probably consult sound
morality by aboishng Sunday morning markets alto
getter They are little less than public nuisance as
at present conducted being mainly place ofresor for
all The negroesi in the city, on Sunday mornings.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

Mr.. VIM. Jay son of the celebrated John jay,
has issued a pamphlet in reply to the one recent
ly published bv the Rev: Moses Stuart on the sla-
very question, which has attracted great attention
Mr. Jay is an Aboltionst, and one of soon
science men, He affirms that his father presi-
ded over the first anti-slavery society ever formed
in New York. Anti-slavery in those days, how
ever, was not what it is now. Itdid not pretend
to hold conscience above the constitution, and we
venture to say Mr.. VIM. Jay can find no sentiment
of his iustrious fathers which sanctions the ia
natica proceedings in which the son is now act
inc conspicuous part.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

The North Carolina Central Railroad Company
was recently organized for active operations by IA
general meeting of the stockholders at Salisbury
Elk Governor Morehead was chosen President OF
the company, and Major Walter Gwynn, Chief
Engineer. We understand that Major e. has
only consented, however, to act as a consulting
engineer, his duties as the Chief Engineer of the
James River and Kanawha Canal i'll this State
occupyinp most of his time.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

The citizens of Amherst wee addressed, on Mon
day last, by Alex. Rives, VIM. T. Early, V. w.
Southall and T. ] Randolph, Albemare; Robt White
head and DR.. l.. n. Liggon, Nelson's John Thompson,
IT., and Samuel NJ Garland Amherst upon the ques-
ton OF Reform Mr.. Claiborne read communca-
ton from J. C. Cabel of Nelson.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24
ARRIVAL OF THE VIXEN-THE CONTOY
PRISONERS

The U. 4. steamer Vixen, Lieut.. VIM. Small, Com
manding, having Com. Morris on board, arrived here
yesterday morning, five days from Havana The pri-
soners have all been discharged except Capt Benson
Spanish authorities Several American seamen were
detained Witnesses the Others forty IN number were
sent to Pensacola in the U. S. soop of war ALBANY
Norfolk Beacon OF yesterday
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

The Death Warrant read to Professor Webster
The death warrant signed by Gov. Briggs was read
to Professor Webster by the High Sheriff on Monday
During its reading he was perfectly calm and composed
and when the solemn ceremony was ended he SAID. .
Gods will be done-I am resigned to my fate"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

* OF the baltimore Sun afirms that il the Com
promise bill fail, Mr. Fillmore will recommend "the
passage OF bill establishing territorial government for
New Mexico, and making offer to Texas for the adj
Jusment OF the boundary dispute. This he will, no
doubt propose, demanding the earliest attention Of
Congress His policy, on this subject will necessarily
be avowed in his reply to Gov. Bell"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

A meeting held in Prince George, on the lth
inst, without distinction of party, nominated Ed
mund Ruffin, ST., as a candidate tor the State
Convention. If he be elected, the banks may
'slook out for squalls"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

A letter dated at Canton on the 18th of March says
Mr.. John w Davis now our Commissioner to China,
has asked for his recall, and wait with some anxiety
to know who will be his successor. The Office indeed
embraces the functions of governor Judge and law
maker, so far as American rAs''"---
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24
Transmitted for the Baltimore American.
New YORK. July %.
SHIP WRECK-LOsS OF LIFE

he brig Elizabeth, belonging to Philadelphia, from
Leghorn, went ashore last Friday night on Fire Island
She Immediately broke into pieces and is total loss to-
gether with valuable cargo The most melancholy part
OF the disaster is the fact that eight persons board
tess of Orsali. There full insurance on the ves-
sol and cargo. The marble statue the late Hon c.
Calhoun was on board and is OF course lost.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

The following gentlemen have been entered for
the Convention sweepstakes in the Frederick dis
trict
Richard E. Byrd, Alrernon R. Wood Robert Y.
Conrad, James Gather VIM. L. Clark, Robt. c. By
waters, James H. Burgess, Jacob Senseney, OF FIRE.
derrick James f. Stewart, Jos. s. Duckwal, Crom-
we'll Orrick, of Morgan Thomas Sloan, Charles Blue,
James Parsons, R. w. Warden, David Gibson, OF
Hannnshra
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

We learn that there have been refreshing rains
in Campbell county and that, with continuance
of seasonable weather there, the injury to the
corn crop by the late drought may be overcome
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

We understand from reliable authority that the inter-
rupton OF the work the line of the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal for few days. will cause but little delay
IN s completion, as the work is going on under
the direction OF most energetic and responsible CON
tractor The work to be- done is reduced to a small
amount, with ample meansin hand to complete it.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

RETIREMENT OF Hon. R. C. WINTHRoP.-A Wash
ingon correspondent of the Boston Journal states that
Hon. R. Winthrop the Representative in Congress from
Boston, has determined to retire from the House at the
close of his present term. Mr.. Winthrop has served
eleven years as member Of Congress.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

The Charlottesville Advocate urges the citizens
of that town to join in movement to construct
line of telegraph from the junction in the dlrec-
of Lynchburg or Staunton,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

We learn that Joseph C. Cabell, Esq. of Nelson is
candidate for thu convention, but have not copy
of his address. 1t was read at Amherst Court House
Monday last, fe being too unwell to attend in per-
son. He is understood to be conservative. Char.
Adr
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

THE VIRGINIA SPRINGs.-We learn from the Lewis
burg Chronicle that there now three hundred visi-
tors at the White Sulphur, and about torty-fve at the
Blue phur Springs
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

TALL WoRK.-Mr. John Walter of Smithsburg
Washington county, No, on a wager Of So cut on
Saturday six and eighteen perches of wheat, max
ing two hundred and three dozen sheaves.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

To the Editors of the Times:
For the purpose of relieving distant friends from the
unpleasant apprehensons of loss that rumour has gwen
form to- would state that my individual loss VIII not
amount to $780, and that OF consgnors OF goods THINK
July 2sfd. NI5oUi ------>--a siAo -'-~H@ 49,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

CROP IN CLARAE.--We learn that the wheat crop in
Clarke has been very heavy. gentleman from Jeffer-
son. where the crop is also very heavy passed through
a LARGE farm below Rerryvilie on s'r-il,s
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

The packet ship Waterloo, from Liverpool, arrived
at New York Monday. GARIBALDI, the distinguished
Roman General, is believed to be on board.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24
MARRTED

On the Goth inst, by the Rev. Mr. Kingsford. Mr..
WIN. ADOLPHUS BINGHAM to Miss FRANCES
ANN WALKER-all of this city,
28 Petersburg papers please copy
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24
MAXINE NEWS.

AUCTION NOTiCE.-We ask attention to our
sale OF Groceries, &C.. this morning, at 10 o'clock with
out regard to weather
jy24 WILLIAMS & CLAIBORNE.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

BATH1NG.-Hot, cold and shower Baths can be
had daily at FLETCHER'S Hair Dressing and Bath
ing Establishment, under the American Hotel Single
Bath 20 cents, or tive tickets tor ST. my25
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24
CETx AFFAIRS.
MAYORS COURT.

Monday is generally pretty busy day at the Mayors
Court. Sunday being day of rest-or, at least, day
OF lesurevagrants and negroes too apt TO imagine
it to be proper day for the indulgence of their de-
PRAYED appetites. Thus, generally speaking
ua number of culprs are brought up on Mondays for
the administration of correctves. This remark is pecu-
liarly applicable to the proceedings before the Mayor
Monday last.
James Smith, (white,) had been captured by the
watchmen Sunday night because he had appropriated
10 his use and behoof the dainty fish bench the
old Market House. When asked why he had fallen
asleep the fish BENCH he remarked with unusual
degree of Indignation that he could not conceive why
any body should interfere with him Tor sleeping that
bench if he chose do sohe had not created any dis
turbance had he respassed upon any ones proper
ty AS there disputng about TASTE his Honour con-
cluded to discharge MIR. Smh-advsng him, however
to seek other lodgings.
Peyton (slave was ordered to be punished for being
drunk and lying in Broad street Sunday evening OF
ficer T. B. White found this fellow stretched across the
sidewalk the of Broad and Second Streets
and being nearly insensble, had to procure dray to
carry him to the cage.
James Carter, (whiles made his appearance in the
old Market Sunday morning, intoxicated; his lower
extremites were too timber to enable him TO walk
straight and he occasionally drought up" against
persons marketing, greatly to their annoyance, officer
Page arrested and locked him up. Committed to Jail
for three months.
John Brannan and John Conner were arrested Mon
day evening, charged with being intoxicated Bran
nan discharged yesterday, being his first offence,
but Conner committed for three months, in consd-
Grafton of being old offender against the laws Of
Broad street Monday, by officer T. B. White, for
fighting, and yesterday committed to Jail in de-
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

A public meeting to show respect to the late
President, was held in Winchester on the 18th
instant
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24
Sir Robert PeeL'S Ueath.

The London Times, of July Ath, says it is i'm
possible to exaggerate the feelings of profound
emotion with which the mournful intelligence OF
tho death of Sir Robert Peel was received on the
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

a SHTON SALT-50O sacks--ahoat, Tor sale by
"a WA DAVENPORT, ALLEN q co.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24
NEW HOOKS.
BY POPULAR WRITER'S,
JUST RECEIVED BY
NASH IL WOoDHOUSE.

Grace Aguilar: the Vale of Cedars, or the Maryfby
Grace Aguilar author o" Home Influence" &c. SOC
Dionysus Lardner, Railway Economy: treatise
on the new art of transport, its management,
prospects and relations, commercial, financial
and social, with an exposition OF the practical re-
suits of the railways in operation in the united
kingdom, on the Continent, and in America-by
Dionysius l.ardner D. c. L., &c............S1 90
Aphonse de Lamartine: the past present and tu-
ture OF the Republic, translated from the French
OF phonse de Lamartne. Observation-Disclosures. 50
Bishop Hopkins Of Vermont: the history Of con-
op Of the Diocese of Vermont ..........l 90
Charles Lever: the Daltons, or the Three Roads in
Lte-by Charles Lever, part2. .............. &c
Charles Dickens: No. IA David Copperfield, Put
nam edltlon. :. IL
g.. R. James the Old Oak Chest-by G. P. r.
James, Esq; new supply. ......"........... 25
Mary Hewitt the Professors Lady-by Berlhold
Auerbach. translated by Mary Hewitt. -. 10
MAGAZINES FOR AUGUST-GRAHAM :,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24
LATEST NEWS,
BY LAST EVENINGS MAILS,
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.

ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER CRESCENT
CITY--ANOTHER GREAT FIRE IN SAN
FRANCISCO-BUSINES MARKETS.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

DR. F. Mallory declines to be candidate for the
State Convention in the York district.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

Broad street Monday, by officer T. B. White, for
fighting and were yesterday committed to Jail in de-
fault Of security.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

a POMAREDES VALLEY OF THE mis-
SISSIPPl AND FUNERAL PROCESSION OF
THE LATE HON, JOHN c. CALHOUN, IN
CHARLESTON, s; G. will be exhibited every evening,
commencing TUESDAY, 23rd instant
Music by Professor CoRRINI, from ROYAL Academy
OF music of Paris and Mons PoMAREDE, the artist
Illustrating by A. A. PARKER.
Doors to open at hall past seven; picture to COM
Price Of Admission TO the Boxes SO cents Pit and
Gaery % cents, Gallery fol cooured persons 25 cents
children to Boxes IS cents.
For further particulars, see small bills.
iy 20--tf
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24
MAGAZINES FOR AUGUST-GRAHAM
Cooley, SARTAIN, &c.
Bv ] w. RANDOLPH. Julv Doth.

by ). w. hANDOLfE1 July ZOtn.
Lettice Arnold, by Mrs. Lewis, author of the Whining
toms. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. IL
The Initials, Story of Modern Life, equal to Jane
Eyre ~
The Rebels, or Boston before the Revolution by
the author OF Hobomok. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. SO
July No. Gody's Lady's Book. Observation-Disclosures. IS
London News and Punch, for June 22d. :. ......
July No. Downng's Hortcuturst, per year. ....3 10
July No. Eclectic Magazine per year. ..,.......5 90
No 3 International Weekly Miscellany. ..".,...;,
The Children of Love, by Eugene Sue, translated
by Fayette Robinson. Observation-Disclosures. Is
August No Grahams Magazine-per year. ....3 90
August No. Sartain's Union Magazine-per year 90
August No. Ladies' National Magazine year 90
The Ango-Saxon Language, its ORIGIN character
and destiny an Address, by Alexander Campbell.
President Of Bethany College, Va............ 10
No. Pictorial Field Book OF the Revolution. 25
Part 4h ke and Ce5rssPgndsaSs e. RahsSt
D.. containing syntax, with reading lessons in
prose, prosody and the dialects with reading les
sons in verse-sheep. ....:......... 70
Vol 3 MiIman's Gibbons Rome-musn. 40
ga NTH A IL DTNE.-A new article for bIister-
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

EpATHING sPONG E.-Large and small Bath
NIB ing Sponge, of superior quality Tor sale by
PURCELL, LADD & CO.,
iy "a 90 Main street. corner I4tb
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-24

Np USHTON, CLARK Il CO.'S GENUINE
HI MEDICINAL COD LIVER OLA fresh
supply just received per schr Martha for sale by
PURCELL, LADD & Co, Druggists,
iva % Main street corner I4th
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-05-15
STAUNTON NOOLLEN FACTORY.

THE proprieors havngcompeted their budingsand pro-
vided themselves with machinery Of the most APP
proved construction, ready manufacture, in the
best manner and the shortest notice, the fabrics which
are commonly used in the country.
They will keep hand good assortment of Linseys,
FuJIed cloths Jeans Kerseys Casnetts Sanetls and
Stocking yarn which they will sell on moderate terms, or
exchange for Wool at the market value.
For the accommodation ofthe farmers they will manu-
facure such goods may be desired and furnish all the
materials except the WOOL they will card WOOL spin yarn,
and full and dye cloths receiving payment in wool or mon
ey, as the customer may prefer.
The prices for manufacturing when the company furnish
every thing but the WOOL will be- follows according 70
quality, viz:
For Lindseys from II to 90 cents.
Fnlled Clothes from 90 to 30 cents.
Jeans and Kerseys from 20 to 80 cents
Cassnetts and Sattnes from 80 to As cents
The prices of cardng the company furnishing the oil in
all cases will be six cents per pound payable wool or cash
on delivery of the rolls.
Ten thousand pounds of Wool wanted Immediately.
d. w. KENNEDY, Sup't.
r. & E + S:. 5 S:;:::.
April g. 1850.