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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1850-12-20
IMPORTANT FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.

BALTIMORE, DEC. II, r. w,
A despatch from Columbia, S. G. informs that
the House of Representatives yesterday rejected by
majority ofsl, the bill from the Senate calling State
Convention. One ballot for U. S. Senator taken
yesterday with no resut-the vote stood as follows:
For Rhett Sc, Hammond So
The mail was robbed recently Of $4,000 Of the Mer-
chants Bank Of South Carolina notes ofthe denomna
ton of tens and twentest
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1850-12-20
BY ALEXANDER MOTT.
HMOUSNETOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI.

ME TURE AT AUCTION.-On MONDAY
viii proceed to Ell a. bubble auction. at the residence
OF Mr.. John Durham, on Union Hill, corner of Vena-
BILE and 18th streets, who is declining housekeeping,
large assortment of House and Kitchen Furniture,
consisting Of the usual variety.
Also, one young COW with calf. Sale positive.
de 10 LEX. MOTT, Auct.
MOTTO If. viii Be sa.' at the Second Baptia.
IN Church The city oi hehmopd, % SATUK-
DAY, the 22th Jay of December, 1856, u II o'clock,
A. M, the RE4V No lNs s:gated on lha Western
aisle in the meeting -ho1 Or The Second Baptist
Church, ccIne Malrsnd sth streets, she property
of RQry t1 Ss Vi IS sSsc1iions against him in
favor Of X al 49, scr and others
~. ~ YI4OR, D. G., for
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AUCTION SALES.
RE VS..
SALE OF VALUABLE NEGROES.-In

SALE OF VALUABLE NEGROES.--In
~ pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court for the
county of Cumberland pronounced the Both day of
August, 1850, in the suit Of Lucy M Montague by Rev.
l.. Thompson her friend against James Jennings.
Jennings and Hatcher, VIM. d. Montague, filed in the
same cause, the Undersigned Commissioners therein
named, will, on SATURDAY. the 18th day Of jan
uary, 1851 sell by public auction the highest bidder
for cash, at the auction rooms of NJ B. & c. B. Hill in
the city OF Richmond, SO many OF the following Negro
Slaves in said decree mentioned, viz: Lewis Henry,
Nelson, Dangerfeld, Lucy, Julius, Ann, Helen, Will
liam, James, Malvina and her child, James, Henry.
Ella and Bonduran may be necessary to pay JAS
Jennings the sum of 1892 49, with interest on g.
260 A. part thereof from the 22nd August, 1850, till
paid their respective costs and the expenses of sale
The Negroes are young and valuable, and the atten
ton OF purchasers is respectfully invited.
Sale to be conducted by. NJ B. & c. B. HILL, and to
P. D. IRVING, co,o,.a
de 1s-dtds H. P. IRVING,} WI" 49,
BY DUNLOP, MONCURE ~ co.
HROC ERIES, &c. AT AUCTION--On
w TUESDAY, 9th instant, commencing at 10
o'clock, we will sell at our auction store general
assortment 1 Of Groceries, &C., say
62 hhds. Sugar, new croparanging from prime to
choice quality
Sc packages loaf and crushed Sugar
IS bbls Syrup
ITO boxes sperm, adamantine and talow Candles
so do pale and brown Soap
80 packages Gunpowder and Imperial Teas
70 boxes Cheese
Wrapping Paper, Mustard
puncheons super Arecbo Rum--drect impor-
tation.
puncheon Scotch Malt Whiskey
half pipes Brandy, Holland Gin, Coffee &c.
TERMs-Under $1O0, cash !; over 800, months Gre
dit for approved paper.
de 90 Aucts.
III TURE AT AUCTION.--On Monday NOR
ming next, 23d inst, commencing at 10 o'clock, at
the residence OF Mrs. Pickett (who is declining house,
keepingo No Is Main st., oyer the clothing store OF
SHERMAN & Bro. will be sold at auction without
serve all her household and kitchen furniture, consist
ing Of the usual variety. Among the assortment, are
excellent feather Beds, bedsteadsand clothing.
TERMs--Cash GEO. J. SUMNER,
de II Auctioneer.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1850-12-20

TIyEACnER WANTED.-A Young. Lady,
u educated South OF "Mason and Dixon's1 !, line
and Competent 10 instruct in all the branchesof Eng
Ish education, in French and Musicto act as ~ as
Esislant in small home school TOR girls, conducted py
Sthe Rev Mr.. Fisher and his lady upon my estate
8; lddress-Jef2Stson Post Office. Powhatan Co., va.
z NJ 7e PHILIP ST. GEO. COCKS.
u Gin;od "a Dec Al 1880 de 3-2aw4w
W. ENQUIRER ana National Inteligencer will copys
It'd send bills 10 this Office for collection.
%TOTTCE.--The Annual Meeting OF the Stock,
< 4 shosders Of the Manchester Cotton and W Voc
Manufacturing Company, will take place at inc once
o'ciSck de H-ctd
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1850-12-20

n FOR RENT, that large and commodous
Rdweng house situated on Broad between 9th and
7th Streets 1t is ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS coni-
plete repair; being contiguous to businessE y in p
tee accommodation of large family. Apply to
de 20 JAMES M. TAYLOR.
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TEIEGRAPHED

CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.
THURSDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
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STTPERR SEVEN OCTAVE Pr

M ~ a NO.-P. H. TAYLOR has just re-
X VI An " ceived another superb seven Octave RIA.
no from the celebrated mandatory OF
NJ Ms q CLARK which is equal Il not superior o. f
to az, I'VE, offered in this market. The case is OF
Rosewood carved in the most chaste and elegant style
and The zone is round full, and delightfully."- sweet 70
partcplarize all its fine qualities would too much resem.
ba ths narole that we so often see in advertisements
~ P;n II should be seen and heard to be apprecia-
ted. PIANO FORTE e. MUSIC STORE,
WI dae 100 Main street.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1850-12-20

BALTIMORE MARKETS, Dec 10, PM
FLoun-Sales of Howard street to-day at "a 62l,
and OF 1000 bbs City Mills at 81 563a$4 GAL
WHEAT-Red sells at I02 cts, and white at 104all2i
cts. per bushel.
CoRN-Sales of white and yellow at 54a55 cts.
WaIsxEY--Sales at ~ els. per gallon.
.ssr,salS5 " -prces tending slightly up
ca,,yass Sss rs Dec. 10, p. M
GaAla- Marker III, !. ,sy4y X
,,,rioa The The week, bed folly centper lb
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1850-12-20

yIvsS0 WTTOLESALE GROCERSA AND COM
.M MISSION MERCHANDISE Merchant from pm
The Country, ofong experience ana business s. ner
q syW6olssale Grocery or Commission House. The
b references given, as well the highest testimonials
Of haracter qualifications, &C. produced necessary
H., s,rther particulars, apply to Messrs Mckinney d.
pas,y and Read Barksdales. Commission merchants,
3 q gss,J " ,E' dec 3-2aw3w
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1850-12-20

"a ANI5 d LIKELY Me-
AZ 70 BE. BE SOLD So I, FOB { 3.
cry. 1851, II AR, if not the next fair
,ss gned Trustees, at Marble Hill,
Va FORTY OR FIFTY VERY
~ I. II 5eionalug to Briery Congrega-
Men, Boy, N omen, Girls and Chill
v II there was ever offered in this
rsnaenta Il capitalists, who wish to
IL such PR ely.
THOss. G. SPENCER, ST..
"a III. FEN,
II tho e. HASRlNS,
ss INf9 < SPENCE
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1850-12-20

a. FOR RENT.--The spacious and conveniently
EAa located Lumber House. situated on 9th between
Main aud Cary Streets at present occupied by Stearns
q Brummell Possession given LIST February next,
apply to JAMES M. TAYLOR.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1850-12-20

apply to JAMES M. TAYLOR.
IT ACE CAPES, SLEEVES, &Sc.-A new
IL and han dsome assortment of Lace Capes, Sleeves,
and fancy Ribbons white kid Gloves, super embroidef-
ed French cambria IIdkfs, coloured border cambria
Hdkfs plain and embroidered Swiss Musns, white and
fancy colored Tarlatans Lace Wells, Thread Lace and
Muslin Insertings and Edgings. just received from
New York, for sale cheap at
WIN. ]. SWORDS,
de 20 225 Broad ST.
MDLASTEK-Richmond ground Plaster for sale
III by EDMOND g. DAVENPORT.
de 20
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1850-12-20

Tickets $25--shares in proportion.
Certificates of packageof wholes $3.50; halves IT'S;
quarters 81 so.
~ Orders meet our usual prompt attention. For
Tickets in the above, or any other Lottery drawing
daily price of tickets from 81 to $780, ander our
'E'0', - G. w. PURCELL, Agent
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'l7777J IIIFr77f II ! III ~ = .
JNC b SPENCE r,
VI B. WI Wl)MACK
4 n 1SE ,la;sslINA EIIRNACE

IN ~ OF HEHNA FURNACE
sNR. VALUABLE PROPERTY.
ses sxsceled to us by Albright
n ed liae hfsf daf 81 June, 1850, and
~ ,saA On AtQ.9DAY, the Goth
Ea sell Al pVbiW auction. on the
r " ACE 10 Botetourt county,
Il X ssesd 4 which it is situated
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1850-12-20

.avoics 81 piece and cut Dry Goods
ed and unbieached Domestics, Calicoes
5loths, Cashmere Vestings, &c.
|rge lot Of ssasonable ready made Clothing
|o1 and waterproof hats, Caps. Trunk s
ltlerys Gems, Seas. Backing, Perfumery
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1850-12-20
SPLENDID SCHEMES FOR DECEMBER, 1876

Grand Consolidated Lottery, Glass Q, to be dra,
at Baltimore on Saturday, December 2lst rs numb
and Is drawn.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16
Western EIOqUenCe.

An orator out west in commenting on the
dangerous character of circumstantial evidence,
closed with the following poreration:-
"If circumstantial evidence were person6ed, it
should be the form of beautiful woman. Her
brow should be the brow of Minerva; her smile
the smile of Venus; her voice the voice ola Syren
She should be clad in the white robes of innocence,
but on her garments should be seen gouts of blood
Her step should be the conquerors desolation; and
in the back ground, haunting her footsteps should
apear the shades of unqiet perturbed spirits ran
ged in groups of twelve, representing the jurors
who had been led astray by her knowing brow, hen
treacherons smile, and yet more seductive voice
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16
Lake NicaraEua,

Lake Nicaragua is described magnificent
stream, and the scenery on its borders is remarka-
Bile for beauty. The banks near the sea are low,
and are covered with palms which look like so ma
ny giant plumes. Higher up the banks are more
elevated, and covered with dense mass ofverdure,
coming down like a wall to the very edge of the
water. These are the broad leafed plantsin, the
gigantic cebia, the slender cocoa palm, besides
hundred other strange varieties. twined and bound
together with vines, covered with bright flowers,
and hanging their long plant tendrils from every
stem On this mass ofimpenetrable verdure, which
never fades, parrots and noisy macaws glanced in
and out. long-necked cranes mounted on the sand
bars; bright green iguanas looked down from the
overhanging limbs and queer monkeys hung by
their tails and chartered vociferously. The lake
Nicaragua is a remarkable fine body of water
nearly as large as lake Ontario On the north are
the undulating slopes and grassy hills of Char:aes
the paradise of the cattle raisers-on the south,
for long distance are the rugged hills towards
Costa Rica, the abode of the untamed Indians; tie
fine department of Nicaragua, lately the seat of
terrible emotions; the department of Grenada,
with its indigo and cocoa estates, and its volcanic
peaks In the midst of the lake rises the regular
cone of Ometne, very fine mountain and by its
side the volcano of Madeira, capped with clouds
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16
The SQUIRE Treaty.

We have been favored by Capt Nickerson, of
the brig September with copy of a proclamation
signed by the governor Of Honduras, containing
the important treaty negotiated by Mr.. Squire, for
the cession of Iigre island, of which we publish
translation. The treaty was concluded by Mr..
Squier, without instructions from our government,
and the act may have been an injudicious one
But we think that when all the facts in the case
are fully known, any indescretion which our rep
resentative may have committed, will be attributed
to Jealous desire to promote the interest of Lis
country under circumstances when little stretch
of authority pardonable. There is no doubt
that the treaty negotiated under the belief
that the British government had determined to take
possession of the island, and with this knowledge
that if the design to be frustrated no time was
to be lost in communicating with The government
of the United States 1t will be seen that the ces-
sion Professionally made, and is, of course, not
fully completed until the treaty is ratified by the
senate. Boston Journal.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16
Lamartine in Turkey.

A enchEJournal gives some particulars of the
estate recently bestowed by the Sultan on NJ, de
Lamartine The domain lies in the immediate
vicinity of Smyrna, and is nearly as large the
Isle of Wight, being about fifty four miles in cir
cumference. 1t has hitherto belonged only to the
crown, as we should say in England The soil is
described as wonderfully fertile like most Of the
land in the neighborhood of Smyrnaas being well
planted with oranges and olives, and capable of
every variety of cultivation The chateau, built
for the residence of imperial officer is conlodious
beyond the usual run of Turkish houses; and un-
der the windows lies fine lake of more than mile
across, which is described as well stocked with
fish. The estate includes five villages N. de
Lamartine. it is said, goes to Asia Minor in the
spring to take possession in person Of his territorial
gift.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16
IrRANsLAT1or.1
TRANSLATION.
General Ministry of the Supreme Government
of the State of Honduras

General Ministry of the Supreme Government
of the State of Honduras.
Government House, Tegucigalpa, Oct 9.
To the Political Cheif ofthe Department;
The president, in whom is vested the executive
power of the states of Honduras, iuasmueh as on
the 26th of September last, there duly ratified
between company of citizens of North America
and the government Of Nicaragua, contract for
the construction of canal in this Isthmus for the
common benefit of mankind; 10 remove all fear that
the island of Tigre situated in the best position in
the bay of Fonseca, should become occupied by
some foreign and inmical power, which might place
an obstacle to the free transit of the commerce of
the world, or entirely prevent the benefits of the
great work contemplated, and to assure in future
the integrity and independence of the territory of
Honduras, and the sovereignty of the same in the
said island of Tigre, has decreed as follows:
Art l. The government of Honduras cedes to
the goernment of the United States Of North Amer
lea, for eighteen months reconed from the pub.
lication of this decree, within which time, which
cannot be extended, shall be effected the rati6ca-
ton, amendment Or constitutional rejection, Of the
general agreement signed in the city of Leon de
Nicaragua, on the 26th September last by the
plenipotentiaries of both governments.
Art. q In consequence Of the preceding cession,
and by virtue of the present decree, the general
diplomatic agent of the United States, resident in
Central America, or whoever may represent him,
may take immediate possessession in the name of
his government of the said island, and adopt what
ever measures he may deem expedient TO secure
the object expressed in the preamble of this decree
Art. g. None of the foregoing articles shall al
ter or impair the present laws and regulations es
tablished in the said island of Tgre
Art 4. The present decree shall be printed and
circulated in the territory of Honduras, and shall
be made known to the other governments of Cen
trail America, and to the diplomatic agents and for
eign consuls resident therein
Given in Tegucigalpa, at the government house,
this 9th Oct IS49 JUAN LINDO
To Senor Don j. Maria Moncada
The which communicate to you for your in
formation and government trusting you will advise
me of its receipt and receive my assurance of es-
teem J. MARIA MONCADA.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16
p o E try.
EVENING.

BY D. W. BARTLETT.
Sweet evening in her robes of sable hue
Is here, and Is bestowing her soft dew
Upon the earth, and shutting up the flowers
With her moist fingers for the sleeping hours.
My heart is sad tonight, and on my brain,
Care heavily doth press. and bitter pain.
And am lonely, for no friend is here;
But most of all | miss MY MOTHER dear.
NV mother-ah meihinks see her now.
With those soft, loving eyes of hers, and brow
So kind! o! sad am !, because know
That have caused dark, bitter tears to flow,
From out those blessed eyes of hers-and now
clasp her hand and bend before her low
Methnks feel her tears upon my cheek,
And hear her breathe prayer for me, her weak
And erring boy! Dear mother! let me lay
NV head upon thy heart-would God for aye
Il might remain; for there I could not sin.
Where such pure, heaven-like virtue dwells within
But thou art from me, aud oh! perhaps
/ meier again shall see thy face-a lapse
OF time at least must slowly pass. ere |
Can let my head upon thv bosom lie;
But if thy cheek never kiss again
II never more my tears shall wash the stain
OF sin from off my heart, I'll not despair,
For God, know, will grant mothers prayer:
And granting ito death, where is thy sting?"
For then TO me eternal joy Ihout bring!
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16
from his silence that he could acquiesce in the res

from his silence that he could acquesce in the res
olutions.
Mr. Butler said he could see no compromise in
the resolutions He believed the senator who in
troduced them had done so with the purest inten-
tons He thought that no compromise was neces-
sary. The matter could be settled by allowing
territorial governments to be formed for the terri
tories, and the Withholding of any provision with
regard to slavery.
Mr. Cass made few remarks about the circum.
stances of the admission of Michigan into the Uni
on.
And then the resolutions were made the special
order of the day for Tuesday next.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16
POst.Office Hours.
New and Fashionable
ROOE NNGL Shoe 8 no

TINHE undersigned, has opened BOOT and SHOE
shopon
Main street, tsUo doors north Of the Post Office,
in Lower Sandusky, and is manufacturing ORDER
every thing the above line with and despatch
HIS materials fthe best quality, his workmen
perienced, and all work is WARRANTED.
He intends to supply this market with beautiful and
fashionable {
GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS,
Mems Boys, and Chdren's Boots Shoes and Brogans,
Cowhide and Kipskn, well pumps, slippers, &c.
Aso Ladies' and Misses slippers Buskins, Caters &c,
all done up in and fashionable style, and delivered
with promptness and despatch. he subscriberrequests
liberal share of the public patronage, and is determined
to merit the same.
GEORGE WIGSTEIN.
June %, '49. Is:6m
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16

A cotemporary says:-When we see neat
pretty girl with free. but innocent air. with heay-
enly blue eyes, which seem to repose in serenity
beneath their slken lashes ace atOays aOish sheSGs
near a naudpuddte, and ace had to Iift her over.
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16
June %. 'i9
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
DRS. SHEETS & Bell

ID X B. 3 Ii Z / q d L l. L.
HAVING enteredintO partnershipin the Drug Store
II owned by DR.. Sheets, in Tyler's Building, where
hey now offer full assortment of
Drugs, Medicines, Dye Stufs, Oils, Paints,
aud great variety of fancy articles. such cologne
hair o indelibe ink pen KniVes combs, brushes of all
kinds, with full assortment Of
PATENT MEDICINES,
for every disease that aiets mankind: which offeI
at very low psces for Cash. Beeswax Ginseng Sassaa
Bark from the root and Paper Rags Low Prices, anc
Ready Pay IN something's
il our motto forever SHEETS & BELL.
Fremont July Ia, ls49 81
The freeman. (Fremont [Ohio]) 1849-1850, 1850-02-16

TIE IL M s.
Payment in advance. ..........'-'A.''''.$ VI 0o
t Do. within the year.. w
Do. after the expiration of the year,. 5O
failure to notify of desire discontinue, is un
erstood as wishing continue the subscription, and the
paper will be accordingly, but all orders to dlsson'
linue. when arrearages paid will be complied with
Law of Newspapers.
l. Subscribers who do not give express notice to the
contrary, considered wishing to continue their
subscription.
9 If fsubscribers order the dsconnuance of their pa
pers the publisher may continue to send them until all
arrearages are paid
g. II subscribers neglect or refuse to take their pa
pers from the office which they directed. they are
held responsible ill they settle their bill and order their
papers discontinued.
II subscribers to other places. without in
forming the Publisher, and the sent to the forner
direction, they held responsible.
S. The courts have decided that refusing to take a
newspaper or periodical from the office. removing and
leaving uncalled for, prima ace evidence oi inen-
tional fraud.
How to stop a Paper.
First see that you have paid for up TO the time you
wish it to stop notify the Post Master of Your DESIRE
and ask him 10 notify the publisher, under his frank las
he is authorized to dol of your wish to discontinue.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-06-28
From the Portsmouth Pilot.
u. s.. steamer Vixen.

The performance6f this petit model of
war steamer which left here few days since
for Washington, has been most satisfactory
during her last cruise, Of some eight or nine
months.
Previous to her being repaired and fitted
out at this yard, her performance was very
Indifferent, and the accommodations for the
officers and men any thing but comfortable.
The Department came very near selling her
with the stSpitfre" as useless. She was
rebuilt at this yard under the command of
Commodore Sloat, and Mr.. HART, Naval
constructor. The engine was overhauled,
|re-arranged, the shafts raised, boilers turned
end for end, and several other alterations
under the direction Of William Sewell,
Esq.,, u. S. N. He attached new cut
oft, Of his own invention, to the engine,
which, we are informed, is extremely sim
pie and works remarkably well. The off,
GERS and men have, by the present arrange
ments, comfortable quarters, and are highly
pleased with her and her performances
Her expenses are very small, indeed; being
lone hundred dollars per month less than
gun brig. She did more duty and visited
| more ports than four gun briggs could have
done in the same space of time; therefore
being equal to four, at less than one-fourth
of the expense. She has another advan-
tage. She can get into the small ports
close up to the towns or cities, where her
presence is Of much more service than yes
sel in the offing, some ten or twenty miles
distant.
She reflects much credit upon those who
| fitted her out, and upon her efficient COM
mander Capt. Ward, upon whose instance
she was overhauled.
This Navy Yard is the best located of
any in the United States for fitting out and
repairing steamers, there being large steam
engine establishment and foundry almost adj
joining. The engines for the new steamer
PoUhafan are building at the Gosport
Iron Works.
Some second and third class steamers are
much wanted in our Navy.