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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-23

ZEN, CHILES II CO., l02 Main Street,
m. Richmond Va, are now opening and otter Tor
sale the lowest cash prices SSoooo worth OF fashion,
A''o READY MADE CLOTHING,
which Of our own manufacture and be warranted
" little better made" than usually found in Clothing
Stores Our assortment comprises in part
1000 Summer Goats, of every variety
1000 Business Goats, latest styles
Also the largest assortment OF Dress and Frock
Goats ever offered in the city of Richmond
PANTS.-5OoO pair of pants, OF every variety
aud style, cut and made in the best style possible
VESTS-Our assortment OF Vests are motto be sur
passed by any other store in the city
GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS-We
have particularly selected the Goods in this branch of
our business and confidently assure purchasers that ours
are of the latest sye and sold the Ooes cash prices
For extra bargains call at the old established money
KEEN, CHILES & co,
Late Keen q Coz
N. B. Goods received by steamboat and express three
times week. APP 10 Is
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-23
n1HoMAs 4 CHARLES ELLIS, loo Main

vuyHOMAS a. CHARLES ELLIS, loo Main
II street, Importers Of English and German, and deal
Yorkshire and various arrivals full and general as
sortment OF HARDWARE, CUTLERY, GUNS,
&c. suitable to the spring trade which they offer at un-
usually low prices, and upon recommending terms ms
tok and prices. mn 12--oMclnl
NJO. MACKEREL..-50 half barrels, for sale
~ by rN m
APPS DAVENPORT, ALLhN q w.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-23
MARINE NEWS.

PORT OF RICHMOND.
HIGH WATER AT II O'clock, A. M.
ARRIVED,
Brig Allston, Pearce, New Orleans, sugar and mo-
lasses to Dunlop, Moncure & Co.
Sctr Harriet Garrison Scott, Philadelphia.
Schr r. & A Estell, Smith. New York.
SAILED,
Schr Hope, Graham. Baltimore
BALTIMORE, April 22-Cleared schrs Cambria,
Mitchell, Richmond; Emma Aaron, Norfolk and
Richmond; Mary Willis, Hollingshead, Richmond
HxOFFEE 100 bags prime green Rio and La
~ guayra C, Office, receiving and for sale by
apps TINSLEY & BRYANT,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-23

nR. CONWAY-has removed his Office and
ID residence to Ross street, doors from the house.
Richmond House,) formerly occupied by the late Dr
Cullen. ape-2awlm.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-23

DETER SPILMANN, JR, MERCHANT
Il TAILOR, EXCHANGE BUILDING, l4th street.
Richmond, Va, has received his Spring and Summer
Goods, which, added to his former stock makes his as
sortment large and complete; all OF which he VIII be
able style, and on accommodating terms. He respect
fully socits call from his friends and the public gene
raiv APP l0-2w
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-23
BY GEO. J. SUMNER.
SALE CT WELL KEPT AND HAND:

SALE CT WELL KEPT AND HAND
- SOME FURNITURE.-On WEDNESDAY
the oath inst will sell at the residence of Ro H.
Gallaher ESQ., who has rented out the house now occu
pied by him on 9Th street. and intends to board, much
ofhis House hold Furniture he will have further
use for.
The furniture is all of good quality and has been well
kept consisting of Mahogany Chairs and Sofa Card and
Centre Tables, Damask and White Curtains, Rock
ing Chairs High Posted Mahogany and Maple Bed
steads, French Mahogany; Bedstead,, Mahogany
Wardrobe Maple Bedstead, Hair and shuck Mattresses,
Feather Beds, Three Ply and other Carpetng, Mahoga
ny Bureaus and Side Boards Dining Tables, Book Case
Dinner Sett, elegant set of Britannia Ware, Brass
Tenders and Fire Sett an improved Shower Bath,
which is new and has never been used together with
Kitchen Utensils, &c &C.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock.
GEO. ]. SUMNER, Auct
N b will also sell at the time elegant
ROSE WOOD PIANO., OF fine Tone credit OF
sixty da VS. for note satisfactory lily endorsed:
ap23-tds U. J. S.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-23

VUNHE undersigned having qualified as executors of
Il Ira Carlton, decd late of the State OF Alabama,
requests all persons having claims against the estate
indebted to said estate are requested to make payment
This notice is not intended to apply to creditors or
debtors of said decd residing in Alabama, such will
apply to T B. Randolph, the executor there
LEWIS WEBB, Executors Of Ira
ap 26t* JOHN G. BLAIR, Carlton, deceased.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-23
IN ADDITION TO THIS, THE
BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL

CONFEDERATION OF C1ARLESTOWN
THE STORM AND FAIRY LAND will be
brought out, the whole forming an exhibition of I'M
eqaled merit, beauty and effect.
~ Tickets IS cts, without distinction of age.
Doors open at O'Clock; exhibition to commence pre-
ciselv at 8 an OFF
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-23

DORTLAND ICE.-90 tons ahoat on the schr
Il Atlantic, momenlly expected, and for sale by
an % R. S. GLAZEBROOk.
4E TONS ANTHRACITE COAL, for sale
- from the schr Eliza E, for sale by
ap23 r. s. GLASEBROOK.
VVO TOBACCO CHEW ERS.-"Sanders' Lone
II Star" is highly recommended by judges being
s,neror article Of tobacco and Trial is all that is
needed to insure its ready SALE
A lot of the above, Just opening, for sale by
ALEX. DUVAL, Druggist
an % 147 Main street.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-23

NOTICE TO VOTERS IN
&t ss3SeEs HANOVER.-There will be
wo extra trans on Thursday. The first will leave
Richmond, at A. NJ for the Junction, and return at
half past 10, and the second will leave at II A. NJ for
Tayiorsvle, and return athalf past S P M. Fare for
the round trip 81 Those who desire to vote in Caro-
line will 60 in the regular mail train at half past
o'clock, A. M THOMAS SHARP,
Superintendent of Transportation.
Office Richmond Fredericksburg ZIP Cou'py,}
Richmond, April 22d, 1850
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-23

Tickets gu; halves 10; quarters ..
Certificate of package Of wholes $3.50; halves 14O;
quarters 10.
The Tickets in the above Lotteries are eceived, and
all orders addressed to us will meet the prompt and
confidential attention. Address,
' w D. PAINE & CO. Managers,
fe % Richmond Va.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-23

SHAKERS, MEDICINAL HERBS.-We
- have been appointed agents this city for the sale
of the Medicinal and Pot Herbs put up by the society
of Shakers at New Lebanon, N. York, and will here
than has ever heretofore been kept in this city.
NB-Dealers supplied at New Y ork prices.
PURCELL, LADD & co, Druggists,
apl7 80 Main ST., cor of 18th
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-23

nR. LANDON RIVES-Office on south side
IL Main street. between 18th and 18th, over the store
of Parker, Bayly & Nimmo. mn dSm
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-23
THO THE AFFLICTED !-COAD'S PA
81 TENT GRADUATED GALXANIC BAT-

NNO TIE AFFLlCI !-COADrs I q,
TENT GRADUATED GALVANlC BAT
TERY.-Persons wishing TO avail themselves OF the
benefit of this useful and we'll known Battery, are in
formed that they can do so by calling on Doct. E. D,
ROBINSON, Franklin, between 18th and l4th streets
on Tuesdays and Fridays, between the hours OF 9 A.
M. and P. M.
That Galvanism has powerful effect in removing
disease, especially when applied in conjunction with
other remedial agents, pretty generally conceded 1t
is peculiarly adapted to nervous forms of disease and
by its timely and iudicious application thousands have
been restored to health who withoutt, must have lin
gered until death terminated their existence.
0e
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-23

UNINE HAVANA CIGARS.-lOO,O 900 fine Ha-
II vana Cigars, consisting of Regalias and many Of
the most popular brands offered in this country tor sale
by II. III. AlMMEk MAN
APP % l5l Main street.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-23

wv ANTED, by gentleman, situation as Book
wv keeper, in some good house, best reference gven
by application to w. H. Davis, Times Office
an 10 IS
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-23
NACKSON'S CANDLES.
a. so boxes Jackson's Candies
40 half hoYaa natanf do

e. 50 boxes Jackson's Candies
40 half boxes patent do
For sale by
apes WILLIAMS & CLAIBORNE.
NTOTlCE.-All persons are hereby cA1JT1oNpn
IL against purchasing, negotiating or ira ding ior
DUE BILL, for one hundred and thirty-sx dollars Sc
veny. eight cents ($l36 49, dated 18th Apr and nav
able on demand, given by me to PETER S MALL, as
have full offset against it.
ROBERT BAIRD. :.
Manchester, 10Th April, 1880 ,ip22-3t*
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-23

DARASOLS.-We have just received a fresh and
IL beautiful lot Parasols, all shades, which will be
sold at very low prices.
C. HARTWELL & CO.,
apps Broad ST., opposite Swan Tavern
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-23
BY ALEXANDER MOTT.

NXH ITE AND COLD. DOTTED MUS
w LINS-Just opened large lot OF white and
coloured Embroidered Musns, handsome Prints, Kid
Gloves, for ladies and gentlemen.
J. G. CaENERY,
ap22 Opposite Depot.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-23

NOR SALE-The Code of Vrginia-one vol. SO
II in vols, interviewed, Sc.
ALSO-Gilmers Reports, l VOL; Randolph's, 6vols.
Leigh's IL vols; Robinsons vols Grattans, vols
Apply to WIN. H. RICHARDSON,
an u CIV Sec. Com.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-23

M OTICE.-All persons having claims against the
~ estate of the late James NJ. Wickham are
quested without delay, to present them to
NH 2o-2aw4w JOHN WICKHAM.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-23
Look out for 9th of April !
SPLENDID SCHEME!
0J0n 00ny

Saturday, April 27th--virgina State Lottery, Class
D-Capital prizes Of $1,000 Of 1000, Of S 80
$50 of 1000, &c. &c. 70 numbers, Is drawn Tickets
$40, halves 20, quarters 10, eighths S.
Buyers referred to my Register of Prizes, to be
seen at the Office, proof of what have sold and
every drawing continues to increase the number
Orders for packages, certificates of packages and sin
gle tickets the above schemes in all the LOTTERIES will
Be promptly attended to- and drawing sent when re-
olested. Please address orders to
ap % N. SRATTTON, Richmond, Va.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-23

~ n YORK RIVER OYSTERS.-The
&SAI9Hschr. BARNEGAT has just arrived in the
SNsy Dock with cargo of superior No YORK
RIVER OYSTERS. They are very large,
finely favoured and fat Proprietors of coffee house,
heads of families and others will please give call.
JNO. N. HALL,
On % CaDtain
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-19
MONTPELIER, VERMONT.

-eciprOcating engine oftwo feet stroke, and thu
whole snglne and battery weighed about one
ton.
When the power was thrown on BY the mo-
ton of q lever, the engine started off magpifi.
Gently, making one hundred and fourteen strokes
per minute though wieu it drove circular
saw ten inches in diameter saving up boards
an inch and quarter thick, into la.hs, the en-
gine made but about eighty strokes per minute.
There was great anxiety on the part of the
spectators to obtain specimens Of these laths
to preserve as trophies OF this great mechanical
triumph.
The force operating upon his magic cylinder
throughout the whole mofiep Of -------" '-------
gine was moving very slowg, but he had not
been able to ascertain what the force was when
the engine was running at working speed, tho
it was considerably less.
The most interesting and important point,
however, is the expense of The power. Prof,
Page stated that he had reduced the cost so far
that it was less than steam under many and
most conditions thouhg as the cheapest steam
engines
With all the imperfections of the engine, the
consumption of three pounds Of zinc per day
would produce one horse power. The lurger his
engines, Contrary to wha, has been known be.
fore, the greater the economy. Prof. Page
was himself surprised at the result. There
were yet practicable difficulties to be overcome
the battery had yet to be improved and 1t re-
manned yet to try the experiment on grand
scale, to make a power of 100 horse, or more
National htelligencer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-19
Select MltsteIIonD.

From the Eastern Counties Herald.
Harriet Martineau g. Mesmerisn.
The current number of the ZOist contains
three instances of mesmeric effect produced up.
on animals by the ordinary process of manIpula-
ton. This 10 new branch Of the nesmeric
science, and as such ia entitled to some notice.
The first case il communicated by the Duke of
Marlborough, who, in ls43, operated upon
yard-dog, so savage and feroclous no one dare
approach hun, and in three minutes had him fast
asleep, his last sigh being deep gowl." His
grace afterwards operated upon another savage
watch dog at Beyheim, and sin about fifteen
minutes he ran into his kennel and hid his eyes
from the manipulating process-grOwling, suar-
ling aad barking most furiously, notwthstand-
ing"
The Duke then went to work again, the dog
being ten times more furious than before, and
in forty five minutes " had him so quiet oppres-
sed and stupid, that he dropped his nose several
tmes in the mud around his kennel, and kept
shutting and opening his eyes,"
The Rev. T. Bartlett, of Kingston, near Can
terbury, furnishes the second case, and tells how
in the autumn of 1887, when descending
mountain in Westmorel and, a believing bull
approached the fence which confined him in the
roadside field, and evidently wanted to cultivate
closer acquaintance with the reverend gentle
man. Mr.. Bartlett, apprehensive that tho bull
might leap the fence, and declining the chance
Of being fixed upon the horns of a dilemma, ap-
preached the excited animal, (beng.of course
on the right side of the hedgs,) and looked him
steadily in the face" In about minute, says
the possessor Of the charming power, il" twink
ling Of the eyslids alosS very similar tn that OF
a human subject at an early stage Of mesmeric
Influence After, probably, three Sr four min
otes, the eyes gradually closed, and the bull re-
mainsd quiet, and appeared to b as immovable
as if be had been chiselled BY the AaAd Of q
sculptor" The transition from bis previously
excited qtats to his position of perfect immovea.
bilhy was (adds the manipslato) inaeed most
striking. =" could not but isel thankful that all
danger irom the bull was new past, and, after
looking at his fxed form for a few minutes more
/ descended the remaiAder Of the MOutain, and
} did not stop to wake Ai@." FAs third aAd las
instance differs from the proceeding two, iAAs.
) much as mesmerisn was in this ease used fol
the cure Of COW, when, u use phrase apPl
a ESsoralIy to Humanity, 1t had been Siver
over By the lSsHlty." DR. ElliotsOn had writ
ten to Niss MArtiRsAu to know the particulars O
1.-THE cure said to have been effected BY her, ant
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-19
Steam Power not Late Disoov-
erv,

We find the following very curious article in
Western Literary Messenger which we are
very happy to add to our list Of exchaBges.-
Ed.
The discoveries which are from time to time
made in the Egyptian tombs, authorize the be-
lief that many of the inventions and machines of
the present day where known to anc ents and
used by them. A gentlen:n, who is curious in
such things says the Baltimore Patriot, sends
US the subjolned extract from the History of
China, by Peri Du Hade, which was published
in l741, folio edition) It i certainly nothing
less than miniature locomotive and steamboat
which was here noticed The extract is taken
from description given by Du EIalde of tho va
rious inventions made by the Jesuit missona-
ries in China, for the instr.,ss On. and amusement
of the Emperor Kanghi, vino died in 1922. The
inventions there described wefe made about the
beginning Of the 18th century.
"The pneumatic engines did no less excite
his maiesty's curiosity. They caused wagon
to be made of light wood, about two lee; long,
in the middle whereof they placed brazen ves-
sci full of live Goals, and upon that an eolipile,
the wind of which issued through little pipe
upon a sort of wheel made Ike the sail of a wind
mill. This little wheel turned another with an
axle tree, and by that mears the wagon was sgt
running for two hours together; but for fear
there should not be room enough for it to pro-
ceed constantly forwards, it was conttved to
move circuarly in the following manner; 10 the
axle-tree of the two hind wheels was fixed a
small beam, and at the end Of the beam another
axle-tree passed through the stock Of another
Wheel somewhat larger than the rest and &C
cordlngy as this wheel was nearer or farther
from the wagon it described greater or lesser
circle The same contrivance was likewise ap-
piled to lutte ship with four wheels the coli
pile was hidden in the middle of the ship, and
the wind lssuing out of two small pipes filled The
little sails and made themturn around foi long
time. The artifice being concealed, there was
nothing heard butts noise like wind, or that which
water makes about vessel"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-19
SNAKE FASCINATION.

The following, from Western New York
exchange, will be read with interest as giving
some additional facts, in relation to the supposed,
but disputed power of serpents TO charm.
Sucn of our readers as wish to investigate the
subject, will find an interesting account of seSe-
raj instances of the kind, which formerly occur
red in this State, in Williams History of Yer
mont What we have read on this subject, to-
gether with the confirming experience Of sever
al we have met with in the course of our life,
has, we confess, pretty much established our be-
lief in the existence of this mysterious power
Ed.
In Upper Canada it is almost universally be-
lieved that snakes possess the power of fascna-
ton, which has been SO often denied them by
naturalists. Many people have had the fact de-
monstratod to them by being Witnesses of it, and
this was the case with me.
One Summer day, while strolling through the
woods, says writer of note, came to the edge
OF small pond of water, on the surface of which
flpated frog in state of moionless repose, as
if basklng in the sun. carelessly touched his
back with stick, but contrary to my expecta-
tions, he did not move and viewing him more
closely, perceived that he gasped in convul-
sive manner, and was affected with tremor in
his hind legs. soon discovered black snake
coiled up, laying near the edge OF the pond, and
holding tho frog in thraldom by the magic OF his
ewes. Whenever he moved his head to one side
or the other, his destined victim followed 1t, as
if under the influence of magnetic attraction,
sometimes, however, recoiling feebly, but soon
sprnging forward again as if he felt "A strong
desire with loathing Mixed" The snake lay
with his mouth half open, and never for mo-
ment allowed his eyes to wander from his prey,
otherwise the charm would have been instanta-
neously dissolved. But determined to effect
this, and accordingly threw large chip Of wood
into the pond It fell between the two animals
the snake started back, while the frog darted
under the water and concealed itselfin the mud
1t is asserted by some That snakes occasional
" exert their power of facinahon upon human
beings, Snd there is no reason to doubt the truth
of this.
An old Dutch woman, who lives at the Twelve
Mile Creek, in Niagara district, sometimes gives
A minute account Of the manner in which she
was charmed BY serpent; and farmer tOlt
meS,hat a similar circumstance once occurred tC
his daughter.
1t was ON warm summer day that she wal
sent to spread some wet clothes upon som'
shrubbery near the house. Her mother conceiv
ed that she remained longer than was necessary
and seeing her stand unoccupied al some dis
tance, sAe called to her several times, Sut no an
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-19
VOLUME VII. NO. 81.

sion, that, in the course of one night, her hair
was completely blanched, and furfuraceous
eruption appeared all over her head, upon her
chest and upon her back After the disappear
ance of the eruption, the hair still maintained
It's abnormal color
Henry OF Navarro, on hearing that the edict
OF Nemours was conceded,-a condition favor
aole to the supporters of the league,-was SO
exceedingly grieved, that in a few hours his
moustache against which he held his finger DUR
ing his tit abstraction, turned white.
In person referred to by Rayer, several ella
became blanched, accompanied by white spots
over the arms and forearms, in consequence Of
mortal -e."-''0 ~sHi..ES .,.!,,'l ~" r-i
hair and countenance deeply marked by tho
furrows of care, inspired the respect which wa
owe to.age and misfortune. MY hair SAID he,
often, was as you see it now, long before the
latter season of my life. More energetic in their
effects than assiduous toll and lingering ycars,
grief and despair at the loss of wife most ten
derly loved, whitened my hair in a single night.
was not thirty years of age. Judge, then, the
intensity of my sufferings: still bear them in
frightful remembrance"
The poets make frequent reference to this re-
markable and sudden effect of violent emotion.
Thus Latin author excIaims:
o nox guam Tonga es, qua facts una semen !"
Byron, also, in the "Prisoner of Chilon," re.
fers thus beautifully to the same phenomenon :
"My hair is gray, but not with years,
Nor grew it white
In single night,
AS mems have grown from sudden fears"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-12-19
DECEMBER 19, 1850.

orce to the charge: This is mistake, for in.
stead Of giving force to the charge, it only pro
duces strong recoil. To ascertain these points
we have only to consider the object to be attain
ed. The paper over the powder is only to keep
1t seperate from the shot, and needs to be but
lightly pressed down. The outside paper is to
keep the shot from falling out of the gun, and
nut little rammiDg down is necessary. That
too much wadding or ralnming down should
weaken the force of the proiectile is evident
from one ofthe plainest principles of mechan-
ics. Recoil is rather to be prevented than pro.
NOTED and gun with its proper charge, and
'nus loaded will go off easily without and dan
speakable importance. Neglect in this particu-
lar is the creates cause of the bursting of gun.
A clean gun goes off easily, aud carries long
way; but dirty gun is q different affar-it
produces dull report-a heavy recoil-the
charge may be heard grating along lhe inside of
tho piece like file it fails ofreaching the dis
tance tina bird gets away. And when it
is put by loaded, perhaps for weeks, the powder
fretting against the damp and dirty sides--foul
when it was charged--put in damp room till
it is completely ruSted within and without, and
in that state discharged, is it any wonder that
the gun should burst? II would be wonderful
if it did not Never, in any case, put gun by
charged Always draw the charge, and rub the
barrel, lock and pan perfectly dry, cork the muz
zIe, and stop the touch hole, to keep out the
dust and damp No gun should be fred more
thautwenty times without cleaning In the field
after frequent firing, wipe the barrel and pan out
with piece of cloth, mot tow while the barrel
is warm from the last discharge, and before the
vapor condenses.
Always clean your gun yourself, and trust mol
to servants In cleaning, first wash it with cold
water, next with hot water, or soap suds. Rub
it well with wire brush, to get off any leat
that may adhere to it--or put fine sand and bits
Of soap in it, and rub it up and down, the toucl
hole towards the light and if perfectly clean
well dry it inside and out. Rub the outside
with little neatsfoot oil, which must be rubbed
off in twelvv hours. Attend to the lock in th'
usual way. Put it in leather case, which /
better than woolen one, and be careful to kee
it from damp. By attending to these rules, yo
have nothing to fear from the gun, only fror
yourself. Western paper