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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25
MIR. WEBSTER.


'''o''S'S,t"'s
"Surey, if there be single senator in this country
who reflects much honor his office the office
fleets on hm-whom his State would wish to remain as
her representative, than his wishes would de-
sire--it is Daniel Webster"
This, however, it is proper to mention, though
high laudation, follows an appeal to Mr.. Webster
to show moral courage enough to stand firmly up
on the ground he has taken. This seems to in
volve an insinuation (Which has been more openly
expressed in the Enquirer that Mr.. Webster's
frmness cannot be relied upon. We do not give
the slightest credit to the imputation. Mr.. Web
ster has staked himself, his whole character as
statesman, upon the position, that he will not vote
for the application of the Wilmot Proviso to the
Territories and will vote for the division of Texas
into several States, save-holding or free soil as
they may choose for themselves. We do not be-
ieve that all the batteries of the abolitioniss, or all
the innuendoes of Democratic organs that are be-
ginning to fear his popularity, will cause him to
swerve from his propriety.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25
THE ELECTION TO-DAY.

The vote of the people will be taken through
out the State to-day, for the election of Delegates
to the General Assembly, and also on the question
whether Convention to revise the State Consti-
tuition shall be called under the act of the last Lee
gislature There will also be an election of State
Senators in the Norfolk, Brunswick, King and
Queen, Fluvanna, Loudoun, Allegheny, Brooke
and Kanawha districts.
In this city, there is SO large Wing majority
that the matter of greatest political interest is for
those Wings who have votes in neighbouring
counties to vote early here and then to carry help
to their Wing friends elsewhere.
We hope every voter of our city is prepared to
vote on the Convention question. In our judg-
ment, all who wish to preserve in our constitution
the principle that representation ought to bear
some ratio to taxation, should vote, "Conuention
Especially ought the people of Richmnod to give
that vote. We are entitled to five delegates, and
our interests suffer most grievously for the want
of them
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25

CAUTION TO DRUGGISTS AND THE PUB
LIC.-The unparalleled and astonishing efficacy of
Dr. Wistar's Basam of Wild Cherry in all the dis
eases for which it is recommended many cases
after the skill Of the best physicians were unavaing-
has effected large and increasing demand for it.
This fact has caused unprncpled counterfeiters and
imitators to palm off spurious mixtures of similar
name and appearance, for the genuine Balsam
BE NOT DECEIVED BY IMPOSTERS-The
public should be careful to get the genuine article as
the limitations and counterteits being got up by those
who know nothing OF medicine, of the diseases of
the human SYSTEM are entirely unsafe and dangerous
From the Columbus (Ga.,) Enquirer, Feb s, lS49
WISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY
We have an utter adherence for all kinds OF putfs
and especially such as are calculated to misead the
public as to the curative virtues of patent medicines
vended and hourly used. which not only of no
There other balsams, extracts &c, not embraced
the apothecary regular physician, that certain
put together. Wstars Balsam of Wild Cherry is
have proved its virtues, to be of the latter class In
well in other kindred diseases, it has been used
with almost universal success. In climate so change
able as this, experimenting and aggrayating the family
OF diseases above alluded to- this medicine has value
not to be estimated.
None genuine, unless signed a. Butts" on the wrap
per- For sale by Gaynor & Wood Alex. Duva, and
Purcell, Ladd G. Co., Richmond and Druggists every
where APP 25-eo3t
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25
THE POWER OF sEAury.-we read

THE POWER OF BEAUTY.-We read
that the strength of Samson all lay in bis hair, and that
when the perhdious Deilah had despoiled him OF his
flowing locks, his power all departed from him. When
we see young and lovely woman, with magnificent
hair, before whose beauty all seem 10 bow, the history
of Samson is torciby brought to mind Let that proud
lady, through sickness neglect be shom of her luxu
RANT rngets and the power Of beauty is at an end
JULES HAUEL'S EAU LUSTRALE HAIR RE-
STORATIVE is, without doubt, the best article ex-
ant for keeping the hair in healthy state and renv-
gorating hair which has become thin and harsh Its
constant use will keep the hair SOFT silky and uxurant
to the most advanced age. 1t entirely eradicates all
danduff and scur and keeps the scalp clean and heal
thy, while the hair is not liable TO turn grey so soon
1t will bring in new hair heads which have become
prematurey bald and prevent the hair falling out from
the effects OF sickness have received testimonials of
its beneficial effects from persons of the highest respec
liability, and some of the most scientific gentlemen of
this city have pronounced it to be unique. AS every
highly popular discovery is liable to be counteeited or
initiated, so it is with my Eau Lusrale Hair Resora-
tive. An imitation Of this article has been manufac
tured IN this city, which would particularly caution
the public against Always ask for JULES HAUELS
Eau1 Hair Restorative and you will then obtain
an article which is warranted to render satisfaction.
JULES HAUEL, 100 Chestnut street.
For sale by Alex. Duval, Gaynor & Wood H j.
Miller, r. R. Duva. Purcell Ladd & Co., A. Leslie,
Dove & Isaacs S. M. Zachrisson & Co., and R. Du-
quesne. APP 18-d2w
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25

never had bean rejected by any previous administration;
and the amount paid was for principle and interest
The claim for commuation of five years full pay
as the commander-n- chief of the navy of Virginia.
About the fact Of Commodore Barrons service through
out the whole war, there not the least doubt Is
established by the highest record evidence. There was
not particle OF parol evidence in the The Gov
eminent had paid to the representative of Commodore
Barron "hafpay" only; at the request of the present
| Commodore Barron, presented the claim for "com-
mutation" When did so, Mr. EWING requested me
to present printed statement of the case, and pre-
| pared and presented statement and argument, OF
which enclose you copy, and which ask the favor
ofyou to publish After Mr.. EWING read it, he said it
presented question ofaw simply, and must therefore,
be referred TO the Attorney General. 1t accord
ingy referred to him. and returned home. But, before
it was acted on by the Attorney General, submitted
the argument to several OF most eminent lawyers
viz: Messrs J. M. Patton, Samuel Taylor, William H.
Mcfarland Robert G. Stanard and Robert G.. Scott;
and asked their written opinions upon it. Each one OF
them gave written opinion fully concurring with me,
and forwarded the opinions to the Attorney General,
and presume they will be found file in his office.
The Attorney General held the under consideration
for nearly or quite two months, and then decided it in
favor OF my client was notified of the decision went
to Washington and received the money, aud paid it
over to my client. The decision therefore was, in real
ty not the decision of Mr. EWING, but Of the Attorney
General.
1t would be waste Of words to offer any defence Of
Mr.. Ewing, for there is really nothing defend him
from. He did only what, as aw-abiding officer, it
was his duty to do, viz pay just respect and submission
to the opinion Of the officer OF the Government,
upon legal question AS to Mr. Johnson it would be
presumption in TO undertake the vndication of one
whose ability so much greater than my own, and who
is even distinguished by his high character and
lofty integrity, than by his learning and ability, great
they are. But may venture to remark that there is
something new in the idea of impeaching Judge be-
he decides enormously but honestly, legal ques-
ton and the utmost which could be SAID of the Attor
ney General is that he has erred in his Judgment upon
question Of law. That he has erred, perfectly
satisfied and of the correctness Of that opinion the
opinions Of the Attorney General and five other law
yers will by the public be considered conclusive, until
an argument is presented which shall overthrow them.
Very respectfully, your obedent servant,
JAMES LYONS.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25

IRON MASTERS CONVENTION-We learn
from the Valley Wing that Convention OF Iron Mas
tiers was held in Lexington the 18th ns for the pur
pose of preparing memorial to be presented to the Pre-
sident and Directors of the James River and Kanawha
Company, demonstrating against giving to the Virginia
and Tennessee Railroad Company permission to trans
port, toll free, English iron up their Canal and for other
purposes. S. Sherrard, Esq, presided, and c. Robin
son, Esq, acted as secretary
committee of five appointed by the President
to prepare memorial to the President and Directors of
the James River and Kanawha Company.
Mr. B. ]. Jordan then offered the following resolution,
which was adopted unanimously:
"ReS0lUed That committee of five be appointed by
the chair whose business shall be to proceed to Lynch
burg and confer with the President and Directors of the
Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Company, with refer
the manufacture of Railroad Iron from Virginia Char
coal pigs, for the of the Virginia and Tennessee
Railroad Company"
The President appointed Messrs B. ]. Jordan, S
c. Robinson, j. B. Sherrard and Col. j. Jordan, COM
mittee to carry into effect the objects contemplated by
the resolution to which committee, motion, Col
John S. Anderson added The Convention then
adjourned to meet again at o'clock, P NJ. to receive
and act upon the memorial to prepared by the Com
mittee.
Att o'clock the Convention again met, when the
memorial submitted and approved, and resolution
offered, which unanimously agreed to, directing the
memorial TO be signed by all present, and that be then
forwarded the President and Directors Of the James
River and Kanawha Company.
After the ceremony of signing was over, the Conven-
ton adlourned sine die.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25
From the ST. Louis Intelligencer of April IL
THE CALIFORNIA FEVER,

For several weeks past city has been filled to over
flowing with emigrants to the land OF gold
Every steamboat that arrives from below is filled te
repletion with the hardy Adventures, whilst quite
number come the country, bringing their team:
and equipments with them.
immense numbers understand, are already con-
gregated at st Joseph, Independence and other points
on the river above but especially at the two former
which are the chief Quitting points
Those who are most conversant with the subject est
mate that the number who will the plains this
spring WILL at moderate calculation be at least double
as great as that OF the last spring An immense emil
grafton will go from this State alone.
From many OF the counties we learn that at least
one-tourh Oft adult male population are preparjng
10 go, and many OF them with their families
As evidence ofthe extent OF the operations of some
OF the Adventures, we credibly informed that one
gentleman will take out thousand mich cows five
hundred oxen, number Of mules, sixty men, and eight
families. Another will take property and cash to the
amount of S75 900 The excitement and the rage Tor
immigration, all the West, and especially in Mis-
sour Illinois Iowa, and Wisconsin greatly ranscends
any thing of the kind before known in this country.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25

A BEAUTIFUL HEAD OF HAIR.-If any of
our readers are troubled with dandruH thin or weak
hair, we would advise them to try bottle of FLErcHERs
HAIR Tome it not only cleanses the head but sreng-
ty.
Price, SO cts. per bottle--for sale wholesale and re-
tail, at WIN. FLErcHER's Hair Dressing, Shampooning
to be had at Alex. DuvaPs, R. R. Duval's and VIM Fl
Seabrooks Drug Stores Main. street, and H. J. Miller,
IT'S Broad street. apes
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25

ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAmRoAD-The con-
tract for the first and second sections of the Orange
and Alexandria railroad, embracing a distance of
srty miles, let on Friday to Messrs. Eggeston,
Decker, Matthewes q Mcdonald, from the State Of
New York, contractors OF long experience and estab
estimates OF !the ngneer
The first section Of thirty miles is to be completed in
one year, and the remainder to Cupeper Courthouse
by the LIST January, 1852
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25

SEVEN SLAVES, belonging to two citizens of the coun-
ty Of Wood absorbed on Sunday night the LIST inst,
and succeeded in safely reaching the State of Ohio
An agent OF the owners pursued the ugitives-overtook
them in the State of Ohio, and succeeded in inducing
three OF the runaways to to to their The
other four being taken under the special care OF the abo-
inonlsts, concluded to remain, and were hurried off
ecreed before legal steps could be taken to
them.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25

Judge Jay Of New York, President of the American
Peace Soeety and the Rev Charles Brooks Of Boston
held in August at Frankfort Main in &c rmany
This Judge Jay is a prominent Aboljtiopist who
while he is endeavoring to promote amity between ma,
tons, would if his doctrines were carried out involv.
his own country in woes, compared with which war
with every civilized power would be blessing. Out
upon such men of peace
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25
LlTTI.E,S CASE.

Our readers will probably recoect the case of Jona-
than Little, Of Maryland, who, being pursuit Of fu-
give slave, was arrested in Huntingdon Pennsylvania
on the charge of kidnapping The State of Maryland
appointed the Hon. Albert Constable to go to Pennsyl
vania and act as counsel for Little. Alta late term
the Court in Huntingdon, the settled by the
counsel on both sides, that Little was put at liberty
to return home. Proof was present that the negro,
whom he was accused of kidnapping was slave The
prosecution was dismissed, and some arrangements
adopted (he nature of whichwe do not precisely un-
derstand) secure Titles return home without being
molested by process issued against him from other
.countesto the same Charge The Huntingdon Jour-
nassat. the 10th, says:
The cdAsty. wasindemniied from cQsasaby the set
tlement, whicf~Sesd have cdneQstSof the treasury,
wasvirtually acquitt4 sided arrest and mpri
sonmen upon procss6m ASSIGNING counties. and re,
entirely dsReadent upsn his LABOR iofssQport.
Wssfe6st this settlement OF avexed question, which,
existing circumsR nces needs no agtaties 70 in
crease excitement upon h, may be the precursofaf
better state of feeling among the citizens Of the adon
ing States, whose interests are so intimately blended
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25
THE TINES TERMS.
DAILY TIMES, per annum, if paid in advance
within 80 days from the beginning of subscrb
TO THE POLLS!

Weare requested to state that the Polls at the
City Hall will be open this morning at seven
o'clock
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25

The Charleston Mercury announces the death of Mr..
Edward Carew the father Of the editor OF that paper,
He died of pneumonica contracted whilst superntend
ing the construction Of plank road near the city, on
Thursday last. Ia thirty hours he was a corpse,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25

The Galveston Journal protests against the sugges-
ton of the Mobile Advertiser that San Antonio in Tex
as be selected, the place of meeting for the Southern
Convention The Journal thinks San Antonio is too
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25

1S Officer Wilkerson, Tuesday reported and caus-
ed couple otnegro drivers to be punished for driving
their teams at rapid pace up Valley street, on Friday
Last
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25

"PATUxENr," the Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore Patriot says desperate effort is about to be
made to get the Wing Doorkeeper of the House of re-
personalities out of office. He is now the only Wing
officer either House of Congress- and some hungry
Democrat wants his place so Gov Brown OF Missis-
sppi, it is said, intends to fix his flint"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25
and interesting,

The SOUTHERN PLANTER for April has been laid
upon table, The contents Of this No are varied
and Interesting
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25

NOTICE.-Wanedt to hire Q or 3 Tobacco Twis-
tiers and Stemmers, either for the balance of the
year or by the 100 lbs Two Boys from 10 to Is wears
old, would also be hired for the balance of the year
enquire at TINS once ap25-3t
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25

The Police of New Orleans succeeded in capturing
an ncendary in that city the 18th ints. in the Of
setting fire to the splendid dwelling house Alderman
Ebnger. From the excitement existing in the city
against ncendiares generally seems highly probable
that fellow captured will suffer the extreme penalty of
the law.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25

Mr.. A. H. CHAPPELL, in letter to the editors of the
Georgia Telegraph has said that the indication OF the
public mind, with reference to the proposed Nashville
Convention, has taken away every motive that could
have operated to make him willing to be gifts
bers.
Col. JOHN S. HUNTER, of the delegates to the
Nashville Convention, appointed by the Legislative
Gus in Alabama has written letter saying that he will
not shrink from appointment, but declaring himself
earnestly in favor of compromise of all the questions
arising out of the acquisition of Mexican territory
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25

HAIR ToNlc-We have received from Mr. Fletcher
proprietor of the american Hair Cutting, Shaving
and Shampooing Saloon" Of his Hair Tonic
which we safely recommend the best article for
the hair used If it will not cause hair to grow on
bald heads, its will surely prevent the portion re-
naming from falling off, and by invgoratng the roots
cause it to grow luxurianty.
By the bye, Fletcher's Saloon, under the American
Hotel is probably the most complete and elegant estab
ment of the kind in the Union. His dressing room is
furnished in the most elegant manner and of ex
ceent BARRIERS always in attendance to wait on GUS
toners. Immediately beneath the Saloon may be
found his extensive bathing apartment where hot cold
and shower baths can be had daily till 9 P M. The
systematic and elegant in which Fletcher con-
ducts his operations proclaim him to be of genius
an artist he certainly is as his customers
can abundanty testify. His Saloon is quite the ton,
and is worthy of an extensive patronage.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25

The Charleston Mercury heads article on the late
Senatorial disturbance Falstq6 and Pistol in the
Senate"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25

a. FOR RENT, the frame Tenement on Church
EX Hill, near the residence of Mr. James A Riddck,
outside the corporation line. To good tenant the rent
will be moderate Possession given Immediately. For
terms, apply to Hugh A. Watt, No. u Main street, or
MARY S. SCHERMERHORN,
Executrx of Jno. P. Schermerhorn, decd
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25
CITY AFFAIR

9Y' Officer HARRINGTON took part in foot race
near the Petersburg Railroad Depot Monday after
noon. Whilst on his rounds, he encountered rather
unprepossessng and he supposed suspicious looking
negro woman As this ynx-eyed officer never suffers
suspicious looking persons to invade his "bea he hail
ed the woman, when 10 she Albeit not fashioned
for eetness, yet the officer did his best, and what he
lacked in swftness, he more than made up in wind and
bottom. He fairly ran the game down in quarter
stretch captured the woman, and riumphantly march
ed her off to the cage vagrant Yesterday, she was
brought before the Mayor, when it appeared, precisely
as the officer had vaticnated that she trng va
grant from Powhatan county, without register pass
and as such was committed to Jail for one month 1t
was formerly the boast ofhe Gothames that the cee-
braed thief catcher, "Od Hays could tell rogue the
moment he saw him. May not boast the possession
OF fan officer in the day police who can inuitvey point
out vagran the instant he places his organs of vision
in the direction OF one?
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25

Mr.. CALHoUN's REMAINs.-The most elaborate ar
rangements have been made Charleston for the homo
rable reception of the remains of Mr.. Calhoun They
left Petersburg yesterday morning, were to Wilmington
yesterday evening, and Charleston Thursday morning.
The Mercury states
"That on Friday next Mr. Calhouns remains will be
moved to ST. Philips Church. and after the performance
of the funeral service by Bishop Gadsden and a dis
course by the Rev. Mr. Miles, they will be deposited in
the adjacent burial ground, in vault which is now
course Of construction, where they will remain subject
vember next"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-25
G1LoTHING AND CLOTHING MATE
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Bureau of Provisions and Clothing,
April 90 1850

| Sealed proposals, endorsed Proposals for Navy
Clothing and Clothing Materials" will be received at this
office until O. clock P. NJ on Monday, the Goth day
OF May next for furnishing and delivering ION receiving
30 days notice, each either Of the Navy Yards
Charlestown Massachusetts, Brooklyn, New York,
and Gospor Virgina such quantities only OF any all
OF the following named articles of Navy Clothing and
Clothing Materials may be ordered by the Chief of
this Bureau, or by the commandments of said navy
yards, respectively during the fiscal year commencing
on the LIST day of July next and ending the Both day
Of June, 1851, viz
Blue pilot cloth pea jackets, wool-dyed. 500. 1000
Do do do monkey jackets do do. ........1 900
Do cloth round jackets do do ....4 900
Do do trowsers 90 do. ....... A 900
Blue flannel over-shrs, twied and wool-dyed 10 600
Do do drawers do do do -. 5000
Do flannel do do do. yards Is 900
Barnsley sheeting frocks. 900
canvas duck troWsers. GOO
Barnsley sheeting tor do yards 1000
canvas duck Tor do. yards 7,OOO
Oai9hu SloeS. pairs o,OUU
hlpSkln do high cut .................. do. 5000
Gahshu pumps. ....... 10. lO,OoU
'oGhh9s. 10 lo,ooV
Mattresses, with two to eachl. ........25 500
Black silk handkerchiefs ...................12O 900
blankes.. .5,0Oo