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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-04

MR. LAWRENcE-sHIP OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES NAVY
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, ETC, ETC.
We make the following extracts from the London
correspondence of the National Inelligencer under
date December 10TH l949:
great deal of attention now directed to the modes
OF transit which are projected in the United States be-
tween the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans: particularly to
the ship canal by Lake Nicaragua, &c our new
Minister, Mr.. Lawrence, made his first public speech
on English ground on the Both utlno, at the Annual
Meeting OF the Governors of the Scotch HOSPITAL
The Morning Chronicle pronounces Mr.. Lawrences
speech to have been very effective, and says:
we have seldom had to record Ambassadorial
Grafton which gave US more pleasure, which seemed
more genuine expression Of kindly feelings and manly
thoughts The occasion was a happy one, and fruitful
in suggestions. The assembling together in common
cause Of benevolence of the oldest and the youngest
races OF those who speak the English languages the for
gettuness OF national distinctions, for the sake of the
wide brotherhood OF humanty-hese were the charac-
terstcs OF the meeting, and these the thoughts
which crowded on Mr.. Lawrence's mind
Speaking Of the ship canal across the Isthmus as al
uded to by Mr.. Lawrence, the Morning Chronicle saws
Let Eng land and America join in any resolve, and
1t must be larger combination than any which man
kind have yetseen which shall overthrowit"
MIR Lawrence has taken strong hold of the British
public by this his first appearance before it; and ave
ee assured that the more he is SEEM and the better he
is known the higher will he and the national interests
which he represents be estimaed and the good under
standing between the two countries strengthened The
French are also turning their attention these oceanic
communications, and the Journal deS DebatS has an
article upon the subject, in which the propriey of con-
yention OF delegates, appointed by the United States
England, France and Russia, is advocated; such con-
yenton to have in charge the arrangement Of treaty
by which the neutrality Of the Ismus canal should be
forever guaranteed and protected We not the ad-
yocates OF SO complicated arrangement because we
think the end is attainable by much simpler means
The otton crop and trade still engage much of the
public attention. The New York correspondent ofthe
Times now estimates your crop at 1000 bales
The Economast has devoted much time and space the
statistics OF cotton, Justly arguing that raw material
upon which the welfare less than 900 900 of Eng
fish and Scotch people depends, is subject of primary
Importance. This OO000 is composed of 1000 900 in
Lancashire, 100000 in the West Riding oil York
shire, and nearly 100000 in Lanarkshire-leaving
Cheshire and other isolated places out of the question:
We have during the last five years imported as follows
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-04

GOLD HUNTERS RETURNED-Two young men who
Spring. returned on Saturday last-B. Dormsp ~of
K! RSockbridge, and William Whtock, Of this County
They went out overland and returned by Panama and
Chagres-having been in California about three m onhs
They obtained some gold but all things considered
think they can do better at home.-Saunton Specfotor
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-04
Correspondence of the Baltimore Clipper]

WASHINGTON, Lee. 81, lS49
On Friday, lady and gentleman put up at the Ex-
change hotel in this city and duly registered their names
probably not their true ones. Theyeit child about
three months DID, in the OF coored servant and
went out fora walk The walk was very long one
by a lady of Washington, to whom it was given bu
the landlady, and will in the absence ofany Of her
own be properly nurtured and cared for
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-04

FATAL AFFRAy-On Christmas eve an affray &C.
Cured at Fshersvle in this County, between BENJAMIN
Chandler and John Conner, in which the latter was
stabbed through the heart and Immediately expired.
They were both young men-Coner being alb out wen
~ Yeats OF age. Chandler was arrested and is now
IN JAIL awaiting tnal.tStaanton Spectator, Jan l.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-04

=, The Joint resolution introduced by Mr. Phelps in the
Senate on Thursday, was for the purpose OF suspendng
the operation OF the law which limits the expenses of the
collection OF the to 81 $4,000 The resot; i
was enormously reported in the proceedings Of the Sc
nate published by us yesterday. Mr. Phelps said in in
the expenditure for the collection of the revenue from
CUSTOMS was limited to the sum of one million five hun
dred and sixty thousand dollars This limitation upon
that expenditure is to take effect on the LIST Of January of
the coming year; has been found that the limitation
is much too SMALL that the expenditure, in connexion
with the collection OF the revenue has hitherto exceeded
that limitation, and must, in all human probability ey
coed It hereafter IL however, the law takes effect the
list OF January it will become necessary to make very
great reduction OF the force now employed in the colec
serious denment to the public service Under these
circumstances, it will be seen that the subject presses
itself orcby upon the attention of Congress- and with
view of relieving the Treasury Department from the
embarrassment which must ensue, ask leave now TO in
troduce joint resolution which will suspend the opera
ton OF that law, until receive the consideration
OF Congress "-Ater GAG
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-04
LIVE STOCK MARKET.


n On MONDAY evening, December 81. by the Rev. Mr.
Qate OF Boston, to Miss SUSAN d. r.. daughter Of
James T. Morris, of this city.
gsS~ Petersburg, Norfolk and Fredericksburg papers
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-04
DIED.

On the I'd instant, WILLIAM IISFELT. native
OF Prussia, in his 30th year " "1'''e
His funeral will take place at O'Clock from the Ger
man Lutheran Church, foot OF 9Th street. The men,
bers OF the German Society and the Shoemaker's So
ciety requested to attend "
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-04

CALIFORNIA EMIGRATioN--The Nantucket INQUIRER
contains an alphabetical list oil fue hundred and
ninetyt,oo persons, who left that place for Caifna
during the year just closed.
Seven vessels, carrying one hundred and ten passen
gers, sailed from various ports in the Eastern States
Tor San francisco during the month OF these passen-
gers only two were females
The number of passengers from New Orleans for the
gold region, during the period is four hundred
and twenty-tou Only thirteen of these were females
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-04
LAVIIfAlNNT.
E7toREIGN-On London per cent prem.
STATE OF THE STOcK M,puuur


State Stock per cents-par value SlOO-saes at mar
and interest. ~ par
100. ''' saies 0t
=, James River and Kanawha Bonds guaranteed bv the
State, 100. ~ 'e
Exchange Bank Stock-par value s1oo-last sales
$102 to 1884, ie' ~
Virginia Bank Stock-par value S7o-sales at s72.
Manchester Cotton and Wool Manufacturing Stock
par value $l00-- held at 1885, '>
Richmond Fire Association Stock-par value 500
$29aa30 f'' '"''e ~So~
Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
Stock-par value $l00-sales at $50.
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Certificates
OF Debt-par value $l00--as sales at 500
e, richmond and Louisa Railroad Stock-par value
Sloo-last sales at $40 Some are asking higher
LIVE STOCK MARKET
RICHMOND, Januarys3, ls49
BEEF-Scale aceight-$2 to 50 rs Market amply
supplied. f''
HoGs-$4 $4 25 nett; market dull.
MuTroNs-$2 80 to nett, as in quality
JACOB SHOOK
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-04

composed of large number of delegates from different
counties interested in extending the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, from the city of Wheeling, West Resolu-
tons were passed in favor ofthe route passing through
Cadiz, and committee appointed to prepare a
memorial to the Legislature of Ohio for authority to
the tax payers OF each Of the counties through which
the road passes and also for the townships aud ncor-
porated towns OF to subscribe for portion OF the
capital stock of said company The Cadz Repubcau
says the best feeling prevailed the convention proving
that the people OF that section of Ohio are alive to The
mp ortance OF the road being early completed
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-04

~ Subscribers residing Shockoe Hill, who do
notreceive their papers regularly, will please make the
act known at the counting room, to enable us to apply
the corrective. The carrier orth Of Broad street being
anew one we fear many patrons in that portion of the
city are unintentlonallY neglected
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-04

SUGAR HOUSES BURNT.-The New Orleans True
Delta Of Wednesday, says "The officers ofthe steam
boat Etiska arrived last evening" report that about five
o'clock on Monday evening, the sugar-house of Mr..
John S. Preston, at Conway tract. took fire and was
entirely destroyed, together with three hundred and
tty hogsheads sugar. The officers of the steamboat
Chametto, also arrived last evening" report that the
sugar house OF Messrs Pitre and Rose was destroyed
by ire on Monday evening" with all the sugar it con-
tanned"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-04
CITY AFFAIRS.

a WANDERER.-On Wednesday night couple Of
humane citizens carried to the cage midde-aged white
man, whom they encountered wandering about the
streets in torlo and almost helpless condition Can
tain Jenkins received and provided lodgings for him in
the cage. Yesterday morning he was brought before
the Mayor, when he gave his name as William McPher-
son. Ills Honor recognizing him as an old vagrant,
asked him how long it had been since he had left the
ctyJalL Mcpherson replied that his term expired last
Friday, since which time he had enjoyed the largest
KIND OF lberty-lberty to wander the city by day
as well as by night liberty to test the philosophy of
living without the MEANS and liberty perish from the
rgours OF ptiless winter. His Honor, thinking Nc
Pherson had enjoyed unwonted degree of liberty.
huaney determined to crcumscrbe his personal rights
so he committed him to jail for three months Captain
Jenkins stated to the Mayor that Mcpherson had called
at the watch house about2 o'clock Tuesday night for
the purpose OF procuring odgngs-that he had icicles
hanging from his whskers nearly an inch in length at
the time and appeared to be half frozen with cold
This statement confirmed the Mayor in the belief that
the Valley Int was the proper place for the unfortunate
vagrant, Billy Mcpherson. The question was audiby
propounded in Court whether not the vagrant was in
any wise related to "NIly McPherson' but he did not
deign reply.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-04

A REcoMMENDATloN.-A white man, rather past the
prime OF lie, was yesterday brought before the Mayor
chargedwith being drunk and lying in the streets We'd
nesday night. He gave his name as Henry Simmons
said he was from Providence R. had been in the
city only two days--came to the city in quest of en-
ployment at his trade which was that OF macbinist
expected to obtain employment in Manchester, and
hoped his Honor would excuse him, as twas the first
time he had appeared before him. Pretty cool, that
Had been in the city only two days. and plumed himself
on the credltabe circumstance that he had not sooner
appeared before the Mayor. The Mayer gave him
leave to depart in peace but assured him that he again
measured his length the pavement, he would send him
"beloW"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-04

STEAMBOAT COLLISION AND Loss OF L1FE-Tbe
steamer America, Capt. Johnson hence for Nashville.
and VIOLA Capt Dugas, from Lafourche for this port,
came In contact yesterday morning. at about O'Clock,
ton, causing the Viola to sink Immediately. The
steamer F. NJ. Streck alongside of that portion of
the cabin which foated from the wreck and succeeded
in saving the lives of many persons who were clnging
to the pieces OF the boat. We regret to state that
child OF Mrs Whitmore, OF 1'hbodeaux, and the bar
keeper OF the boat were drowned. 1t supposed that
several OF the deck hands were lost
The Viola had on board one hundred hog sheads SUI
gar and three hundred and fifty barrels molasses con
signed to various houses in the city, all of which is
total loss.-N. o. Pic Dec. 81.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-04

GOLDEN PROSPECTS, OF COLONEL FREMoNT-The
stating chat letters have been received by Mr. Benton
from Col Fremont in which the interchangeable explora-
tor states, that upon piece Of ground purchased by
him. near the bay OF San Francisco, gold mine has
been discovered, which in magnitude and wealth ex-
ceeds anything of the kind found in California 1t
is not placer, but natural mine, in which the virgin
mineral is concealed in all its purity without being diff
fused by volcanic action throughout whole acres and
lost in the sands of the surface.
Cooley, Preuss, and others Of his early associates,
whom he took with him on his tour thther, are the
conductors OF the mine, and are now according
moneyed influence potent than the wealthies of
Atlantic nabobs. May their shadows never grow less,
nor their pipes OF which they severay SO passion
and contentnent!"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-04
MARINE MEMORANDA

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 2l-Loading brig Ia.
MARITIME, Townsend, for Richmond
y, BOSTON, Dec. 3l-Anived, schr. o. f. Perry,
$3.50 .s.r ....U.a
Trustees sale of Jolr s's stock of Groceries,
Fixtures. &.e-5-ttts morn hg ALTO O'clock. -----2
---5s-f ! WILLIAMS q CLAIBORNE.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-04

We learn that the dwelling house and kitchen of Mr.
were destroyed by fire the night of Saturday, the
ed ut The weather at the time was excessively cold,
and the ground was covered with snow to the depth Of
twelve inches. -Staunton Spectator
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-04

-, HE MYSTERIOUS CITY,-The readers of Stephenss
travels IN Central America will recollect his report
OF native city in the mountains, which has had no
The Government ofChiapas has sent out an expedition
to the Pmienta, part Of the mountain chain OF the
Cordleras with view to set at rest the question.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-04
NDORTER.-A large supply OF excellent Porter, in
II prime order, for sale by -
ia J. & F. CIENDININC,

IN
u prime order, for sale by
ia 4 J. & F. CLENDlNING.
a N APPRENTICE WANTED.-A gentleman
IA engaged in Building, would take an active colour
ed save) lad as an apprentice for term of wears and
would be willing to pay fair price for him dnring ths
teiii. 5APP.y q. .l1i9 onioe, a4
HDRiNTING PAPER, suitable for books news
u papers, hand-blls. pamphlets Sc Of ynrions
qualities also, Envelope Paper, for sale at low prices
by r''N''
ia4 DAVENPORT, ALLEN g. co
~ NUiNE COD LIVER OII,--Rusb,oo
SH Clark g. Co.'s genuine Medicinal Cod Liver OIL
in square bottles another supply just received This is
before the pubc-it is received by us direct from the
manufacturers, at short intervals, so that our Gus
toners may at all times rely upon having it fresh and
genuine
1t is comparatively devoid of taste and does not Of
end the stomach as oil Of inferior quality will nyariabIv
do. PURCELL, LADD q Co, Druggists
ja4 80 Main street, Richmond
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-02-13
Markets and stocks.
CorespoadeDee Of The Tribune
Pa

Norrfrfotlctlcc " nc Af4bAlc
PHILADELPHIa. Monas-. Fvb. II
Business has been very quiet today. both
BUYERS and sellers saXi0us 70 lesn Ire tenor Of her
rgVzfe alvices ~ he steamer expected hs Afternoon be-
lore entering into rgEgemcnts
Tie FLoIE market remains inzcuve. ard Tire saes are
mostly counne 10 small parces 10 he city dealers n s;
50 psr %! for common sni good brand, aid So st
s,r choice iots srd RNt FioUs = steady a. a.
snd CokS MAJ go er to Bat ~ sass lDi--d
There = tat ltle reuiry for WHsAr and Tnces
hanged Rvs Is scafce and wanfed sor st1rg CcsS-
There = bur hr1i.-d auognf Offering We Cu1ic rev
ve' AZ So OATS sirsty a o. - pr .uste
Tor PerusvlVanis and ~ cis 90 >oulneru The C1fToS
msrkei frt oUi ln- ssies 'u ed AZ he zanuacu
fer. purchase olv fcr ne supply 81 a~r immediate sns
WRfsXY-Sass of bids a. > Ard toas 3 Cts.
SlEs 90 SroCKs-Fusf Baard-sfo = e., 81 ia
a 90 CITY s. le2 Reading RI is 10 90, Is. So
LehiSh Mori Loan. Is SLIGO Lea "a Loan Sc reuna
RR -. 8 20 STATE :. -; g. Camden and Anscys lls
sso Tennessee G. ~ as State = So 9s Peuna Bank
1884, sloo0 Reading BIDS - 3 s2ce DO, - = So
Leigh lui e. $50 90. - sac Lehigh o., s.
Soas Boardl5e Morris Canal, III; - .Trisburg X
At - Nine Hll RE~ 81 do 81 ei.so Lehige . =
81 Morrs Cs8A III. 5 Girzrd Trust =; so >eaie >
Slt g co LIB Nav g, S. ~ 81 Nor RI -.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-02-13
Lecture before the chronological society.

The lecture last evening before crowded audi
ruce al Clinton Hall. by Rev. Mr. CH.NNrNc pro-
,uri and eloquent exposition Of The Laws Of Life u wa.
.,enei 90 with attention. and it, NOBLE human
,sry appeals wiha cordial response from s inteA-
cent hearers
Mr. CHANNiNc commence. with the remark that he
shed io present the Laws Of Human Life 10 reference 10
.e great cooperative movement which i 10 make every
nan manly-eyery human ,' human TIE gresi element
hch ires reality and force The life OF i us res-
son to the Dvuehs alone enables 20 comprehend the
present life.
Life u The highest the mode Of existence possess
"a by She Infinite Being. this conception interviewer
iih the primitive Of nature. and necessiaed
lv r -senta avs u thought and on TINS depends al
ie philosophy Of LIE
rie know edge oi the Infinite is attained hy nnuve
perception OF the soulhy al The auAoges Of uamre-and
Yy light poured m from higher source the direct reye-
alton ihe Creator the creature The DIVINE inilJ j.
simple, abstract unity one Implying The absence ui
lmpeNy OF H. relations w cannot MINK Of ms MY
eN-uug alone but a. bound ID COMMUNICATE usei from
Ire necessity of Ou OF the nnne fitness OF the
DIVINE heng arse le nrgt-siy OF a mMe'sl uu.seis'
pondug with his perfection and OF spiritual uni-
verse with conscious affinity with the Creator.
Mr. { unloted utse consllera'os a. some rhsH- ana
hen ceduced them the frsi ~ Human Life name
isl Man deriving his life entirely from the Divine Being
and msde IN ms image, every faculty and power IN hs
complex unity divuey inspired spiritually good and In
esrcube Lie ~ Is essence cannot be had for i i ron
God To say thai what be communicates Is bad 10 TO DESTROY
ne character OF God Bat this does not imply The nonex-
silence OF evil lis power and prevalence said Mr. c can
scarcely be exaggerated. BIi what Is eyl No. mng
sssena not Inherent IN The life Itself Man Ike God
beng complex univ evil The chaos Of his being us,esd
harmony, ana grows out OF the very power Of ne lie
ih which ne j. Inspired AL evil : me result Of couu-
sion disorder pervesion IN he primitive elements Of The
soul
Hence the second la,y. a. stated by Mr. { thai The
rous affections and powers do rot sci hy themselves ac-
eorlirg the design Of their creation but only When
placed 10 conditions adapted 90 Their nature TINS wa ~
sfrscd a. length and he ua.lra ard csl como on ne
fsssry to the tue development Of Humanity as described
with great truth ard power
The th.ri lsN announced Mr. was that these s-ec
ions cannot grow opportunity Tor heir exercise
ID useful cooperative labor. En- summary OF tt- pre-
cdiug the fourth law stated that for man 30 - tue
mage Of God ne must become complex unity IN social
organization founded divine laws.
Nr illustrations 81 The points o. s discourse
we're rch -cilous ard hs earnest advocacy - s'ca
arran euenis which stsl DO fu justice 20 universe M
antv as received with expressions Of appreciation
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-02-13

a. caavsor flr fJur -esrs saa be- curdei '0 patent
11 fa--e Good .lors. namely
BE n. sEaar AMI srp .-atQn- ce-rr1 b.
0r stsg- tIar 30 - 0-iurrd- O become G fea
ta- alI TIE RE-rr her required Pro- d-si- = =
..f books auI pas - Gained lF -ici arf D.
wlie 1r r.e next moafi- nn one -l-- 9-n
y-sls thai 0.
NIfnr srl taf yes, hpplcani nue. ~ -
statement a1l proved b. Fifr~.s- tai ~ "a
become r--dsr on ne lt for. "a il Csc on
ald -nr.Jsed some psTf 81 s1cn other dess a.
nay ie l,se5 prevent g-r.rnded settr' rom lu- a.
curing lands
% proper p-ooC 81 ne end 81 f11r years tie occn-
osnt Or hs .1Ow j. 90 Ut free deed 0fihe oi Ar hrsa
~ family 1nfuarrlx1 male may Apply
Land fhcs acquired. not % - -old ~ Fl-L oi
M ce lp.nr. r-@v.rl. delz. neither hey he alien
40 during ne ne ton years aer thr pa'er iss1e- nor
81. Any o-ler VIZ tan oy VII 0r 1-Fl-r e.,
hke tins measure very much indeed AMI should
o.. glad D. see q ia the Statute Book Of the Re
public unless there are objections which DO MT
a,cIr % my mind. VI
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-02-13
BRooKLYN ITEMS.

SUDDEN DEArH.--A lady named Mrs. Catherine
Bennett widow from Jsmsics SOUTH retired 10 her bod
the house Of Mr. r. Remseu 10 fsand Mech. 90 Sunday
evening about The usual hour and about O'Clock IN Tie
morning called up family being In great distress
The family found her sinng up In bed vomiting and within
A minutes ~ Thai time she corpse Her slfnent
was sdi.ease OF the heart she highly respected by
al who knew her She attended church service si dsy In
her nsnal hehllh.