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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-23

MORE LUCK.
Drawn numbers of Sussex, No. "a, April Goth:
49 60 rs 8 IA 81 81 II so So "a IL 35.
Ticket Nos. "a 35, prize of $1,000, sold and
paid by : SIRATTON.
Drawn numbers OF Sussex, EXTRA No 6O-May IS:
80 II 40 "a 69 SO 10 "a 81 II Ga.
Ticket Nos. "a 40 Cd, prize of 800; do do 81 40
Ga, a prize OF $7o-sold and paid by STRATToN.
Drawn numbers Of Monongalia No Sc MAY lS:
rs 43 10 IS 81 ~ 81 2 49 46 3.
Ticket Nos 5, prize OF $780, s9d p and PAID by
Drawn numbers of Delaware, extra, No CO. May Goth
DO 16 40 Sc So IL CT 80 80 6S 46 81:
Drawn numbers of Sussex, No. 40, May Goth.
80 &C A 81 Is 10 % 9 70 SO 7.
Drawn numbers of Sussex extra, No. 81, May 2lst
rs 81 80 70 DC 81 AZ 3s so "a 8 81 40 IS.
Whole Nos. AZ 81 70-Ticket Nos. 81 40 47-sold
and paid by STRATTON
Drawn numbers of Monongalia, No 57-May Dist:
Sd Is 10 36 SO SIS 10 IS As "a so 62 Al.
Delaware, extra No. 6l-Capital
$3.50. IS numbers, IA drawn. Tickets 81, halves
!, quarters so.
THURSDAY --Monongalia, No 5s--Capita: 8 of
$4,000. IS nos, ID drawn. Tickets S., halves 2 SO,
quarters 25.
FRJDAY-Deaware, extra No. 62-Capital So
$40. IS numbers 10 drawn. Tickets 50 SO, halves
l rs, quarters 62a cts.
FRIDAY-Sussex No. 4l-Capital $4,000 IS
nos, IS drawn. Tickets 81.
SATURDAY-Susse extra, No. 63-Capital S4,-
672. IS numbers, - drawn. Tickets 81, halves SOC,
quarters 25c
100000 10000!
SATURDAY-Virginia Lottery, Glass E, TO be
drawn Saturday, May 25th 70 nos, II drawn. Capt.
tails: $4,000, 10000 10000, 10000 642 3000 1000,
200 of 1000, 1000 lowest No prize, &c. Tickets $50,
shares in proportion
Buyers referred to my Register of Prizes, be
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 in the above schemes in all the Lotteries will
be promptly attended to, and drawing sent when re-
quesed. Please address orders to
my 30 N. SRATTTON. Richmond, Va.
M PAINE N CO.. MANAGERS OF LOTTE-
EI. RlES, RICHMOND. VA.-Buy PAINES
Tickets because all the large prizes OF any note sent to
Richmond in the last two years in their Lotteries,
and they continue to send prizes than all other
arrangements together.
The whole of $50 900 and $50 900 sold in their Lot
teries in the last twelve months will amount to more
money than all the large prizes sent by other manage
ments in the last five or ten years.
List of Prizes sent TO Richmond IN PdineS Lotteries
inhe last t,ueIue months
Whole $36 900 whole 10000 whole, OF Is 600 !;
whole 25 900; Of 10000; of 10000; and numerous
smaller ones, ranging from $500 to 5000.
Orders for tickets will meet usual prompt attention,
if addressed to D. PAINE q co, or
C. w. PURCELL ~ co.
Richmond Va
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Transmitted for the Baltimore American,

ST. Louis, May 81
The Register reports the total number of deaths for
the week ending on Monday the 10th inst, at 81, of
which 26 were children of five years of age and under
OF the whole number deaths were from cholera and
OF smallpox From three of the cemeteries there are
no reports
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-23

ST.. LOUIS, May l6.
Fifty Californians arrived to day, pia New Orleans,
with $25O,O00 gold dust. One of them robbed at
at New Orleans of $4,000, and another, the night be-
fore their arrival here was robbed of500 and another
of 6h
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-23

GNIGARS, &C.-Another supply of those fine short
" Principe Cigars, Also a lot of choice Havana and
Regalia Cigars and Chewing Tobacco, OF the most APP
proved brands to be had OF
H. J. MILLER, Druggist,
MY IT'S Broad street,
ENNGRAVINGS.-A choice selection of French
HL Engravings, plain and colored just received at
]. w. RANDOLPHS
my 16 Book store and Bindery.
NHILDREN'S SOFAS.-I have on hand seve-
u raj Plush and Hair Cloth Satas, for children
GEO. ]. SUMNER,
my16 No. SO Main st.
STOCK FOR SALE.-3O Shares Manchester
- Turnpike 20 do James River & Kanawha Canal;
do Danvlle Railroad-for saleby
c. w. PURCELL & CO.,
my 10 Stock and Exchange Brokers.
m AIDES DRESS GOODS.-A beautiful lot Of
IL Corn colour Berages and Jaconetts Berage de
LANES, Fouard Silks, beautiful Lawn at l2a cents per
yard, dotted Swiss Muslin Plain and Check do also,
Cambria Edgings and Insertngs Swiss do, for sale
cheap at c. HARTWELL e. CO.,
my 10 Broad street, opposite Swan Tavern.
UOKING-GLASS PLATES.-A fine lot OF
IL Looking Glass Plates, 7x9 and 6x2S, for sale by
R. M. THINNER MAN
my II Isl Main street, Eagle Square.
NJ ECEIVED by schooner Westover-
M chests superior Gunpowder Tea
l do medium quality
do Black Tea, extra quality for sale.
my1 JOHN f, REEVE.
A6N BAGS BRAZIL SUGAR, for sale
GHO my 81 JAS. WINSTON.
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AUCTION SALES.
L u TU RE DAYS,
BY WELLINGTON GODDIN.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE WITH
WAIE,R POWER E0R Sal p.-...l--

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE WITH
v WATER POWER, FOR SALE-By author
ity OF Deed Of Trust executed to the subscribers bv
Robert K. Duva to the payment of certain sums
OF money therein mentioned, we shall sell. on the
premises at public auction, at O'clock P. NJ, on
THURSDAY, the Both day of this month, nea the
the lots conveyed to the said Robert r. Duva by the
virginia Steel Company, and on one of which lots the
Iron Works OF the said Company are situated together
WIN all the privileges and appurtenances belonging to
Terms OF SALE,-So much cash as will pav the
charges OF the sale and of the trust and also the sum OF
$2429 81, with interest from the 4th May 1850, and
Of $249S %, until the LIST November, 1850, and for
S2567 o., until ls May 1851 the purchaser giving an
approved negotiable note, and deed of trust to secure
the payment The credit TO be given for the residue Of
the purchase money will be made known the day of
sale. s. S BAXTER
II. G. CABELL, { iios's'
salet be conducted by w. GoDD1N, Auctr.
nv l5-tdS
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-23

AIOIICE.-In part execution of decree of the
VI Circuit Superior Court OF Law and Chancery for
nounced on the 18th day of April 1882 in the suit of
George M. Darlington and Richard A. Carrington in
their right; and the said George NJ Carrngton as
administrator OF John A. Darlington, decd plaintiffs
against the President and Directors and Company of
the Bank OF the United States and Others detends and
by the Superior Court OF Chancery, for the Richmond
Circuit, the 4th day of June, 1915, will be sold by
the subscribers, commissioners, Tor of them) APP
pointed by the first mentioned Decree on the premises
to the highest bidder for cash. to the extent of all the
expenses OF making the said sale; and the residue of
said sale, credit OF six, twelve and eighteen months
from the day of sale, in equal instalments on TUES
DAY the 4th day of June next if fair, if not the
fair day. at III o'clock in the forenoon, certain pieces of
Real Estate lying in the city Of Richmond and in the
county OF Henrico, out of the city OF Richmond to
which George w. Smith entitled, at the time of
his death, under the will of Richard Adams, dec d;
which property consists Of part of lot No. 49, de-
sgnated in plat OF division OF the estate OF Richard
Adams, decd fronting % feet the west side OF 18th
street, and running back Grace street II feet to
ALLEYS another part OF said lot No 49, fronting % feet
Union street, and running back on Grace street II
teet to the said alley; also, part OF lot, designated
in the said plat of Division by No. 50, fronting % feet
the west side of 10th street, running back l60 feet
also lot designated in the said plat of division by letter
l. fronting IA feet the east side Of Valley street, and
running back l65 feet ALSO lot fronting "A feet the
side OF Federal street, running back 65 feet the
feet on the side of Concord street, and running
back to the Mill Canal; also, lot No. of square No
100, 25th and Streets and lot No. OF square No.
100, Goth and streets The purchaser will be re-
qued to give bond with approved security for the credit
proceeds of sale and the title will be retained until the
bonds be paid. SAMUEL TAYLOR,} c.
ROBT. G SCOTT, : Ool' Is
my l3-law2w&dlw
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OFFICE, No. 5, South 14th
MORE LICK.

Let all the world say what they can,
For selling prizes, STATIONS the man.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-23
BY DUNLOP. MoNCURE & co.

tARGO SALE OF SUGAR AT AUC-
~ TlON-On TUESDAY, the 2Sth inst, COM
mencng at 10 o'clock will sell at our auction store
the cargo OF the brig Monroe from New Orleans with
l63 hhds Sugar, represented to be OF very superior
Will be added
66 bbls. prime Attakapas Molasses
40 packages double refined loaf and crushed Su-
gar
IS bbls. small loaf Sugar
IL hhds. Clarified Sugar
70 boxes pale, brown and black Soap
100 do sperm and tallow Candles
80 packages Gunpowder, Imperial and Pouchong
Teas
Vinegar, Mustard, Indigo, Starch, Sole Leath-
Rum, Holland G in
Brandles, of approved brands aud vintages
Is hhds Molasses
Family Hams, Of superior quality
Sweet Malaga Wine
49, IS bbs Brandy
10o~bsgs Rio Coffee, &c b ~s
TERMs-U nder-Sl00, cash; over SlQo,sfbur months
credit for approved negonable piper:
- Sale without regard Is weather
DyNLOP, M0NCURE-& CO,
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BY RICHARD CAtTHORN.

AUCTION HOUSE ON FIFTEENTH STREET.
. OCULAR SALE DAYS-Mondays, Wednes-
a days and Fridays. Sale of Horses, Carriages,
BugsieS, &c. every Saturday, at the large lot oppo-
site Mr.. VIM Woods stables on Cary ST.
On the above days, commencing al 9 O'clock A. M.
will usually sell at auction for cash. the following ar
ces:
GROCERIES, &c.
Bacon Hams, Sides and Shoulders
N. O. Sugar in bbs., Laguayra Coffee
No. Mackerel and Labrador Herrngs
Gunpowder, Imperial and Y Dung 1yson Tea
Whiskey, N E. Rum, Molasses
Manufactured Tobacco, Cigars, Nails
Friction Matches, Shoe Brushes, Backing, etc.
FURNITURE.
Bureaus, Sdeboards Press, Book Case
Cane seat and wood bottom Chairs, Rocking do.
Dining and tea Tables, Candestands
Washstands, Desks, Children's Chairs
Feather Beds, hair and shuck Mattresses
High and low post Bedseads, Trundle do.
Sofas, Carpets, Tenders, Bedding. etc.
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, SHOES, HATS, &c.
Fancy Prints, Kentucky Jeans, Kerseys
Clothe, Cassimeres, Vestngs Gambroons
Bleached and unbeaehed Domestcs
Goats, Pantaoons, Vests Suspenders
Buttons handkerchief, Cravats
Shirts, Bosoms, Collars, ETC.
Mats, Gaps, Shoes, Boots, Slippers-together with
many other articles not enumerated above
On SATURDAY, l will sell Horses, Mules Bug
gies Carriages, Carts, etc. etc.
~ 10 r. CAUTHORN
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-23

~ MADAM has laid before me the articles of
ALe agreement drawn by other counsel of this city,
and bearing date the LIST May, 1850, between himself
of Stephen Crane These articles appear to be in all
respects perfect and carefully prepared and binding on
the parties. ROBERT G. SCOTT.
NIL Ii tr
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-23

THURSDAY-Deaware, extra No. 61-Capital
$3.50. IS numbers, IA drawn. Tickets 50, halves
/, quarters so.
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS DA Y.
BY ALEXANDER MOTT.
No 81 Main straet

pARTlCULAR attention paid to the public or pri-
IL yate sale OF Real Estate, Negroes Horses Dry
Goods, Furniture and Merchandise generally, and ber-
al cash advances made when required
REGULAR SALE DAYS:
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS &, SATURDAYS
On THURSDAY MORNING, the 23d Nav, COM
mencing o'clock precisely will sell at store oppo-
site the City Hotel, general assortment of new and
second hand household Furniture, consisting of the
usual variety.
Also, large invoice of piece and cut Dry Goods
w Bleached and unbleached Domestics, Caicoes
Flannes, Cloths, Cassmeres, Vestngs &c.
Also, large lot OF seasonabe ready made Clothing
fur, silk, wool and waterproof Hats, Caps Trunks
valices Cutlery, Guns, Soaps Backing, Perfumery
Fancy Goods, &c, &c.
de 5 ALEX MOTT Auct
BY DAVENPORT. ALLEN Il co.
GROCERIES, &C., AT AUCTION.-On
w THURSDAY, 23d May at 10 o'clock, at our
auction store, will sell an assortment OF Groceries,
viz:
Porto Rico Sugar
Laguayra and Rio Coffee
Rice, Soap, Candies
Green and Black Teas
Reetied Whskey
Port and Madeira Wines
French Brandy, Paper, Hats &c
TERMs-All sums of $780, and upwards d months
credit for approved negotiable paper under 300 cash
DAVENPORT, ALLEN & co.
my ~ Aucs.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-23

II HOLD the Articles of Agreement between Mr.. Nc
Il Keever and myself which were drawn up by an emf
nent lawyer OF this city, not having violated any of its
conditions, am determined to keep the said McKeever
to his contract. E. McADAM.
nv 10
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-23
VERY VALUABLE CENTRAL REAL

tAL0ADLE ZEN RAL REA
v ESTATE, IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
FOR SALE AT AUCTION.-Will be sold on FRI
DAY Afternoon, the 3st of May, 1885, upon the pre-
misses commencing at half past o'clock, those three
story brick Tenements, on the western side of 7h be-
tween Grace and Franklin streets Each of these ene
ments OF modern construction is nearly new and has
attached it all the convenenees and comforts for the
geuteel accommodation OF a large family. Also, four
small brick Tenements, adlonlng0 suitable for small IA
miles; which, few years ago, remodelled, and
are now in complete repair. And, also, the newly
erected brick school house and dwelling, lin rear OF the
above fronting Franklin street, and now in the oc-
cupancy Of William Burke Esq.
The attention of capitalists and others is invited to
this sale, believed that the real above re-
tered to, whether have reference the location of
it, or the annual rents which it produces among the
most valuable in the city of Richmond.
Persons are assured that the sale will positively take
place. loithout limit reserue as am fully empower
ed to dispose of the property unconditionally
TERMs-One- fourth cash, satisfactorily endorsed
negotiable note at mos, interest added; balance at g.
II and Is months, for negotiable notes. interest added
secured by trust deed.
my 2 dtds w GODDTN Auct
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-23

THURSDAY --MonongaIia, No S. Capital 3 O
$4,000. IS nos, 10 drawn. Tickets S., halves 2 SO
quarters 25.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-23

FRJDAY-Delaware extra No. 62-Capital So
$40. rs numbers, 10 drawn. Tickets 50 So halves
l 25 quarters 62a cts
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SUNDAY SCHOOL B0URs.-NAsH 6

~ WOODHOUSE well prepared TO supply the
various Books Catechsms, Cards. Tracts, &c, required
for reading and instruction in Sunday Schools.
The Publications OF the American Sunday School
Union the American Tract Society," well those of
the several UNCONVENTIONAL societies, can always be
found at their establishment. Also cheap Bibles Tes-
taments and Prayer Books.
Cheap Libraries for Sunday Schools and FannilieS
No. The Sunday School and Family Library
consists OF 100 select volumes, from IS pages 252
pages l8mo, substantially bound with muslin backs and
marbed paper sides; each volume regularly numbered
and ready Tor use with "a catalogues OF the This
Library will be found not only useful for Sunday
Schools but for families and public schools. The 100
volumes contain 629 pages, and illustrated by
more than four hundred wood engravings Price only
$40 for the set
No. 2-The New Sunday School and Family Ii
brary-consists OF 100 choice and excellent volumes
entirely different from Library No !, but bound and ar
ranged in similar manner. Price only $40.
No 3-The Village and Family Library-24 vols;
each volume containing 1872 pages, lSmo., substantially
bound and lettered. Only So
No, 4-1he Chld's Cabinet Library-containing IS
books, bound in so volumes; 32mo size, with morocco
backs, ettered and numbered. Only 50 so for the Lii
brary.
No. 5-The Juvenile Lbrary-very cheap IS vols,
lSmo. for only S.
The Evangelical Family Library, Is vols; each con-
tanning over 400 pages; l8mo., neatly bound in CLOTH
gilt backs. st. Published by the American Tract So
cety.
Orders addressed to us will be promptly filled.
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SATURDAY-Sussex, extra, No. 63-CapitaI 81
672. 7Snumbers, - drawn. Tickets 81, halves SOC
quarters 25c.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-23

FRIDAY-Sussex No. 4I-Capital $4,000. Is
nos, Is drawn. Tickets 81.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-23

NN FOR NEW WORCESTERSHIRE Ely
<SzAFIRST PACKET-MER CHANTS OLD
ETS-The superior fast sailing regular packet schr,
MARIETTA BURR, Geo. Wheeler master, havinga
considerable portion of her cargo board, will have
quick dispatch For freight OF remainder and passage,
having superior furnished accommodations. apply to
master on board, at LudIam's wharf or to
my 20 ROWLETT & COLQU[TT.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-23

INEN LUSTRES, of all colours, can be had
tres, which will be sold prices much lower than can
be purchased elsewhere; these goods much
Those persons wishing to obtain this style of goods
will find to their advantage TO call early and select
my 81 AUGUSTUS MAILERT
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-23
LOOK AT THE FOLLOWING SCHEMES!
GRAND SCHEMES FOR MAY, 1850.

SPLENDID SCHEME FOR MAY 25, 1850.
$4,000, $4,000, $4,000, $4,000!
Grand Consolidated Lottery, Glass K, to be drawn a
Baltimore, on Saturday, May 18th, 1850. u numbers
10 drawn.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-23
FOR NEW YoRK-vTRarNrA LINE

ze!ze The superior fast sailing packet barque VIRGIL
MAN, Capt. Nathaniel Boush, daily expected from
New Orleanscarries $40 hhds. tobacco or 34O0 bbls
flour. For terms appy TO
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-23

The Tickets in the above Lotteries are received and
all orders addressed will meet the prompt and
confidential attention. Address,
D. PAINE & CO. Managers,
nv Richmond, Va.
The New York herald., 1850-11-18

can do them the most honor during their sojourn.
The Vigilsnt are good citizens and good tremea,
and viii reflect credit on the department OF Phils-
delphia, wherever they may 60:
fhe COLONIZATION Society's bark Liberia Packet
arrived at this port yesterday, in A days from Lii
IBERIA. The Packet carried out IS passengers,
landing them at MonTovis, in 81 days from Hamp-
ton Roads, among whom were the Rev. Mr.. Wood
and lady, of Liverpool. She carried out the an
nouncement of the death of President Taylor,
which was received with strong manifestations Of
regret.
The Howard Fire Company, of this city, will
start on Monday next on visit to Philadelphia,
where they will spend few days, as the guests Of
the Washington Hose Company. They are fine
body Of men, holding no connection with the r0wdy
section OF our fire department.
In the u s. District Court, yesterday, Lieut..
Sheppard, prize-master of the brig Chatsworth,
which arrived here few days since from the coast
of Africa, on the charge of being fitted ost as a
SLAYER surrendered the custody Of the vessel to the
u. s. Marshal She is said to be owned in this
city, but no one has yet come forward to claim her
The LiberiG Herald says she is fitted out and has
all the essentials for storing thousand slaves
and that on discovering the Perry, she pulled down
the American flag, and run up the Brazilian. HeI
officers and crew were all taken on board the
Perry, and she was sent into Baltimore with prize
crew.
The New York herald., 1850-11-18
Police Intelligence.

A Fu:isirs from Justice PhadeiphiaFor the last
few days notorious individual known to the police
as miserable small potato thief has been closeted In
ore Of the watch house cells of the Sixth wacd
some charge suspicion of being concerned in some
bank robbery, other like depreciation perpetratsd
in one Of che Eastern States. The suspicion fell
through for want of the necessary evidence to be
ouced by the ocers and Justice Osborn not feeling
willing to detsn him any longer without proof yesser-
day morning dismissed the prisoner from custody
The name of this man Is John Meyers, alias Jack
epratt by the latter name he Is better knewn Cap
tain of the Third ward police arrested spratt
again during the day, on warrant tssned oy the
Mayor Of Phadephis, wherein he stands charged with
tce Osborn who committed him to prison to await q
requisition from the Governor Of Peousylvania.
a Chsge Of Sfabbing. yesterday morning. on the
arrival OF the steamboat Isaac Newton from Albany,
sd Powell, Of the Third ward police,
rested an IrshDan by the name of Michael Smith on
q charge Of stsbbing q man at Albany, on Saturday
evening by the name OF John Crane, in1cting q Sc
we're, and believed to be mortal wound In the abio.
men The wound was Unlisted with a knife. Toe
efray, IL seemf, took place . few minutes before the
steamboat left the dock. quarrel ensued bet ween
the two parties about q chair standing on the dock
and Smith, In the passion Of the MT Indicted the
terrible wound. The Injured man conveyed to his
residence. and Smith, just the boat was leaving
passage. a boy, who witnessed the assault made by
Smith, saw him on board, and pointed him the
hands ON board who took the necessary means to
cure hin until the arrival OF the boat and the above
officers took him into custody The prisoner con-
veyed before Justice Osborn, who committed him to
the Iombs, TO await the requistion OF the authorities
ofAlbany.
The New York herald., 1850-11-18

BALTIMORE, Nov. l6, 1850.
The Reform COrrtnfion--C Commencement Of Bgsi
nss-Vigiiant Firemcn-7he Libais Packet
Surrender Of the SlaUey, &c.
Our Reform Convention yesterday, the last day
Of their tive weeks session, showed some indica-
tion Of q desire to commence business. COM
nittee Of twenty was appointed, to report to the
convention such subjects Of reform as were de-
sirsbe in the various sections Of the State. and
plan for modelling a new constitution. Gencral
Chapman, although heretofore known as the strong
opponent Of reform, declares his intention so to
preside over the convention that full and fair
expression Of opinion may be had on all subjects.
An effort is being made to declare that Judges
shall not be entitled to seats in the convention,
and Judge Chambers, who figures so largely in all
the Episcopal conventions, has left his seat until
the point s decided.
Our hremen are making extensive PREPARATIONS
10 give cordial reception to the Vgilant Fire Com
pauy, ~ phsdelphs, who preparing 10 visit this
city The VCilant has extended the Inequalities
Of Philadelphia to 90 many OF our companies that
dhtre viii be general rivalry here 10 see who