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IsVFFV Fys<NVs
IN pursuance Of law, will sell AT public
y sale, al the Court house door in the
town of Cleveland. Bradley county, on
Wednesday. the Goth day of February
next. a NEGRO BOY named TOM or
PETER. Sad boy has been confined in
the jail Of said county for the term Of
twelve months. and will he sold 10 the
highest bidder for cash in hand.
Il. l.. BATES. Sheriff
Of Bradley co.
Jan. II, 1SjO-6f 6S
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THE PRovIso.--The position Of
President Taylor on this question will
never be comprehended until it is de-
fined by his approval or disapproval
of a bill. The following is what is
said Of it by the Alabama Journal.
"That the personal and intimate
friends of the President have the best
reasons in the world to be satisfied
that he will veto the proviso. we be-
lieve lin fact we know such to be
the case--but that Gen. Taylor has
made any public declaration to that
effect. is as improbable as it is neon.
patible with his position as execu-
tive
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DISCOVERY OF A NORTHWEST Pas.
sAcE.--A letter in the Courier and
Enquirer dated Mazatlan. Nov. 90,
states that the British frigate Amply.
tri:e, sloop.o(.war Hecatc, and the
Royal Thames yacht, club schooner
Nancy Dawson, arrived on the 10Th
inst. from the Northern Ocean. The
writer ailirms that they have discov.
cred northwest passage in lat. %
and Ion. about 80 l.2, having gone
one degree and a half further north
than any vessel had previously been.
He also says that they discovered a
new continent, but on account of ice
could not approach nearer than ff.
teen miles to land. They did no, find
Sir John Franklin, and on account OF
ice were forced to leave.
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Thos. Richards 81 Son,

Jan D, lS50-Gm 10
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EDMUND CLAYTON,
GEORGE RENsEN,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-17
"a M NsI 60

ND ALL ROAD LINE TO THE NORTH.
HI, FARE TO BALTIMORE 81, TO WASH
INGTON S. 50.-Travellers by this line leave Rich
mond daily at 7. A. M, reach Washington at Al P.
Of the night and New n3 YORK by IL M the next day,
being always DAY ana a sometimes two days IN adj
Fare between Richmond and Baltimore, 81
Do do Baltimore and Philadelphia. 3
Do do Philadelphia and New York, (by
early morning line)
THOs. SHARP, Agent of Transportation.
N. B. For the information of the public, it is deem
ed proper to state that there three daily lines
from mo Washington to Philadelphia-the first leaving
washington at O'Clock A. M. reaches Philadelphia
By 3, > o'clock T. M-the second at A. M, reaches
Philadelphia at 9P. M-and the last (being the rail-
road line above descnbed) which leaves Washington at
= M, and Baltimore at ?. M :, arrives at Philade
phla in the of the night. The traveller by the
railroad line has, under these arrangements the ad-
vantage ofbeng in Philadelphia in nineteen hours from
the time of his leaving Richmond; or if he desires it
may remain in Washington during the afternoon and
night OF his arrival, and be in Philadelphia the next
day to dinner or may transact business in Washing
ton until A. M. next day, and yet arrive in Phila.
delphia at an early hour in the evening.
ap -
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&sa.-,r;1s GREAT REDUCTION.-Fare
- from Richmond to Lynchburg by Canal

z
Packets. Observation-Disclosures. SO so
Fare from Richmond to Charlottesville by Packets
anu OCtSeS. w
Fare from Richmond to Cumberland G. III. by
Packets and Stages. ...................2 IS
Fare from Richmond to Farmvle by Packets and
Stages. ................... ......... IS
Below card of intermediate distances for fare and
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-17

NIcilLiouu, Dcc |otn, 1913.
WEBB, BACON y co. offer for sa e
w ITO hhds New Orleans !
do clarified
IS do Porto Rico c,1c.,,
100 boxes Loaf fSUGARS.
100 bbs. crushed and powdered
IS do clarified
20 hhds West India Molasses
Is bbs. New Orleans do
)! S s e. e f. f. E;s''''' COFFEE
81 packages Gunpcwder, Imperial and Black
"a hhds. Bacon Sides
Is boxes Sperm !
25 do Adamantine cNn,Da
80 do Tallow
Candewck
Soap-Brown and Fancy
81 baskets Olive Oil
Bbls. Tanners do
$50 kegs Nails and Brads; Hoop Iron
Bistered Steel; Grindsones
240 sacks blown and ground Salt
1000 bags Shot-Drop and Buck
$500 lbs. Bar Lead
Gunpowder-Duponts Sporting and Blast
800 sides Sc! SEE Leather
Shoe Thread
$50 terces Thomaston Lime
IT'S bushels Cloverseed
tierces Rice
Bbls. Tar; Salt Petre; Starch
Pepper; Plmento; Nutmegs
Ginger; Nader; Copperas; Alum; Indigo
Window GLASS; by 10 and 10 by 70
Putty; Porter; Painted Pals
Manufactured Tobacco; Bed Cords
Leading Lines Irvine
100 cases Mass Lcorice Paste-J. c. & Co. and
Ynuria brand
IFS cases Stick Lcorice-various brands
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-17

n quality, receiving and for sale by p'''''
my2 TINSLEY & BRYANT.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-17

Ga M 6aHzzaHa N EYE ARR RA q ElS
and after this day, the Extra Train for the Junction
wlleave the Depot in Richmond daily, Sundays ex-
eepted) at o'clock, A. M; Returning, will leave the
Junction ats o'clock, A; NJ, and arrive in Richmond
at III o'clock, A. M. Fare each way ST.
THOMAS SHARP,
Superintendent Of Transportation.
oiG Sd Rehd F Gsh & 2 p R. Ss r. Coz
P. S. In addition to the above train al o'clock, A.
M. passengers who may take the regular mail train
at n O'clock will be in time for the Louisa at the
Junction. The fare by the Mail Train is 81 SO, and
with return ticket 81 75 It's.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-17

Leave Lynchburg Mon
day, Wednesday and Fri
daY. at 81 A. M
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-17

LIE INSURANCE.-Persons DESTROYS Of eff
- fechng Insurance their own lives, or OF their
slaves will lind to their interest to make application at
the office of the Richmond Fire Association as their
rates are as low if not lower than any other office For
their prompude in settlement olosses they refer to the
annexed extract from receipts Of persons who have sus-
tanned losses:
Received $500 for a slave named Fountane--Jas IT.
White.
Received $500 for slave named Chas, Brown-Lucv
F. Lyme.
ker.
Received $500 for slave named Ed Stanard-Saml
S. Myers.
Received $3.50 for a slave named Jim Cosby-Sam s.
Myers.
For further information, apply to
JAMES BOSHER, Pre't.
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INTERESTING TO THE PUBLIC,-RO-

IL BERT McNAMEE having added largely to his
stock of Goods would respectfully call the attention of
the public to his very superior assortment of CUT
LERY, consisting of great variety of beautiful
KNIVES, fine superior RAZORS, twarranted,) SCIS-
SORS, SURGICAL AND DENTAL INSTRU-
MENTS; also, fine stock of DISSECTING IN
STRUMENTS. He has also on hand an assortment
of very. highly finished NAIL CUTTERS. Persons
afflicted with their nails growing the flesh will do we'll
to call and get of his Cutters, and thereby save
themselves much pain and perhaps surgical operation
His assortment Of TRUSSES is very large and he
would invite particular attention to his stock of CUP
PING INSTRUMENTS and SCARIFICATORS
He feels confident in saying that he offer greater
ducements in his line than any other establishment in the
city, nasmuch he is practical manufacturer of in
struments To his large stock of Goods ohis manu-
acture suitable for Physicians and Dentists he would
ask particular attention Constantly manufacturing and
repairing all kinds Of Instruments. He is determined
by close application to business, coupled with spirit OF
accommodation, to make his establishment second to
none in the country.
OPPOSITE THE AMERICAN HOTEL,
And nextdoor to B. G. Harrison & Co.'s Drug Store.
ia 10 dts
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-17

1--WE q ISAACS. NO 81 Nam Mreet, dealers
PANTS. OILS, DYE-STUFFS, W1NDOW
GLASS, FANCY ARTICLES &C., offer to their
friends and the public large AMI we'll selected assort
and are prepared to execute orders from Merchants
and Physicians with promptness and despatch
A call is solicited
SAMUEL E. DOVE, VIM. B. ISAACS.
nlh l2
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R s DID
Nd ICHMOND Il PETERSBURG RAIL-

M Up DID
Nd edmond Il PETERSBURG RAIL-
IA ROAD.-NEW ARRANGEMENT.-On and
after Friday the 9Th Of April, the Extra Passenger
Train will be discontinued and the running Of the
Trains will be as follows:
MAIL TRAIN.
Leaves Richmond daily, at. 81 P. M.
Leayes Petersb4rg daily daily at.
Leaves Richmond on Mondays, Wednesdays
and + rldays, at. ;................s 81 A. M.
Leaves Petersburg same days at "a P M.
NORFOLK TRAIN.
Leaves Richmond on Mondays, Wednesdays
ana ffldayS at.... 10 A M.
Passengers are requested to procure tickets at the
Office before starting, extra charge of l2a
will be made on all fare paid in the cars.
Colored persons and servants will be charged full
price unless their tickets procured at the office.
N. B-Conductors this road are not permitted to
carry packages, unless entered the way-bl at the
proper office and paid for carry letters or execute
commissions of any kind.
The cars will start puncualy at the times advertised
by Richmond time. THOS. DODAMEAD,
Superintendent transportation.
Office r. and P. R. R. Co. ap2
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-17

I'D AGLAND IL BROTHERS, GROCERS
Ia & COMMISSION MERCHANTS, at N H.
Ragland's old stand, opposite the Banks-Keep con-
stantly on hand general assortment Of Groceries,
Wines and Liquors excepted] which will be sold for
cash. or to pnctual customers, at the lowest rates.
No pains will spared to give satisfaction to those
who may favor with their custom or consignments
Of Produce. Having Lumber-house on the Basin
bank, are enabled to store Produce or Goods COM
ing down the canal free of drayage
n. II. RAGLAND, jr., p;.,,
VIM. P. RAGLAND { r1cmond.
se3 J. A. RAGLAND & CO. Scottsve.
ID ABROAD TRANSPORTATION.
HI and after Monday, the 3lst instant, the Rich
ny will be prepared to receive and transport the produce
and merchandise which may be offered
All articles will be delivered sound from the cars, and
tickets accompanying the articles to be transported,
must have the gross weight stated thereon.
THOMAS SHARP,
Supt. of Transportation.
Office Richd, Fred and P. R. R. Co
Richmond, Dec. 29th, 1849.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-17

Up ICHARD HILL, JR., GENERAL AGENT AND
kA COLLECTOR, hires out Negroes, rents out Houses
and Collects claims of all kinds Office corner Main and
18th streets w. II
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-17


I'D EQUISITIONS-vIRG CENTRAL
"a - r. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for the extension
the Exchange Bank in Richmond, in addition to the
calls already made, S. share the LIST Of April
So per share on the LIST Of May and S. per share on the
LIST of June, 1850.
Subscribers for the extension from Waynesborought
Stanton are required to pay into the Bank of the Val
ley OF Virginia. at Staunon $40 per share on the LIST of
April, and $5per share on the LIST Of May, 1850.
By order of the Board
NH u tile J. GARRETT. Sec,v
Spring DRY GOoDs.-We are receiving
~ by the ships Yorkshire, Constellation Jamestown
and Ashburton, and steamship Conada, from Liverpool
our Spring Importation of
BRITISH AND FRENCH GOODS:
And by various arrivals from New York and Boston,
large stock of
AMERICAN FABRICS:
The whole comprising varied and splendid assort-
ment-to which we invite the attention of Merchants
visiting this market.
Our importation is a very large one. and the Goods
having been purchased for cash. last winter at the then
very low prices feel warranted in saving that thew
will compare both in beauty quality and price with any
goods to be found in the country ''
NH 81 KENT, PAINE & KENT.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-17

IL CHINA, GLASS AND EARTHEN WARE
By recent arrivals receipt of an additional stock
of Earthenware, China and Glass suited to the retail
trade of patterns and shapes, making my assolt-
men more complete than it has ever been. Prices low
and terms liberal to prompt customers
GEO. ]. SUMNER,
mv8 No g. Fifteenth street
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-17

d UEEN CITY HAMS.-We in receipt of
N& further supply Of these most superior Hams :
landing per steamer-and can now supply the waiting
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-17

NOTICE.-fn consequence OF the steamboat AU-
~ GUSTA requiring repairs, the railroad line
for Norfolk will be discontinued for few days. Due
notice will be given when the Augusta resumes her
place. Thus. DODAMEAD,
Superintendent.
Office K. and P R. R. Co.,}
April 29th 1885, ap3O
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conclusion which the gentleman drew from thai, and rom
my present position with respect California some cnsge
of Inconsistency. have but word to say 10 reply AZ
low me to read single paragraph marked by the
from Alabama II n hse si
But Territory hereafter be acquired, can be gov
erned without act Of Congress providing for the
ton Of It's government This 10 the very first step in m pro-
gression in the opeaed till then no legitimate
authority be exercised il And when Congress comes
to act viii upon the subject NATTER controlled only
the constitution and by the treaty Of cession"
Now, adhere, word for word. to every thing uttseo
there and consider perfectly consistent with the Poson
which now ske. The ground, then. was the ordinary
practice of American Legislation that Territorial Governments
could only established by act Of Congress- that 'hey
had been only established by act Of Congress Presum
ing that Congress would execute its legitimate duty anu
never foreseeng regarding the in which
would refuse its duty, and fail to give the people
Government which, for the sake Of sepreservaon .ney
organize for themselves That is the exception aoso
lu,ely resulting from che necessity of the case.
After further debate the bill disposed OF Us s'aleo
preceding page of this paper.
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THE MaRyELs OF CALIFORNIA.

Henry A. ScHooLcRArr, of Sacramento California, is
now on visit to his relatives in Albany He is about twen
ve years Of ase and went out to Calfornia as private
soldier in COL Sevensons regiment After his discharge
from the United States service he obtained employment
for Captain Suffer- and has since accumulated
an estate valued at sa5oOOO While in Captain Suffers
employ he bad time the paying off Of six hundred
clerks and surveyors, not Of whom received less than
thirteen dollars per day. He states that during bis stay with
Capt Suffer 900 Of that gen,cmans money passed
through his hands.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST Is, 1850.
The Senate resumed the consideration Of the motion Of the
Senator from Virginia, (Mr. HUsTER to receive the pro-
presented yesterday and to spread upon the Journal oil
the Senate.
Mr.. HUNTER. would state that by the unanimous
of the proesans another paragraph has been added
which desire may be read by the Secretary.
The PRESIDENT The protest has been modified, which
the proestants had right to do the document not having
yet been received
The additional paragraph was then read as follows
Because the admission of California q state into the
Unon without any previous reservation assented to by her
Of the public domain might involve actual surrender OF that
domain to- Or at all events places its future disposal at the
mercy of that State and, reservation in the bill can De
binding upon her until she assents to IT, her dissent here
after would no manner affect impair the act OF her adj
mission"
Mr. BADGER. stated yesterday, Mr.. President, that
did not entertain the confident expectation expressed by
gentlemen Of the Senate that the precedent were
about set would be free from danger Inconvenience but
that yielding my own impression to the proprey OF the
proceeding to what seemed be the judgment Of gentlemen
Of experience and capsciy than myself would oppose
objection 10 the receiving Of this paper and placing upon
the journal of the Senate. Observations were subsequently
made by my honorable friends, the Senator from Maryland
and the Senator from Louisiana, which led me yesterday 70
doubt very seriously whether there were any
which ought to induce me yield my Judgment OF the
prepriety Of this and whether would not under
the influence Of desire produce what might suppose
harmonious and good feelings, exhibit too much iacy IN
suenderng the real point this question to the Opinions
Of Others have avaled self therefore OF the postpone
ent Of the matter 10 this day. reexamine little OIL the
ground on vhch the subject and every moment OF Tune
which have given to that reexamnaon strengthens the
view which took ut rst Of the objections which lie 81 tne
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: SENATE = ~ -
Mr. DAVIS, Of Massachusetts, inquire if there is any
precedent for proceeding Of this character am not aware
Of anv mysef thought that the opinion entertained in this
body hns been that the constitution does not provide for
record made Up in that form journals, and my me-
moy does not fail me 10 this matter the Senate has uniformly
refused to receive papers Of that character and record them
the journals. remember very well that wnen ,ne e1
who was lately member Of this body, and myself united 10
protest. but if recoect rightly il was not received by THIS
body II was permitted to be read here but the Senae-
the privilege asked of placing on the journal o. wnca
am not ceraindeclned receiving and putting il on the
journals believe but may mistake, that there have been
repeated instances Of applications Of this character but oey
have never far my knowledge goes succeeded ana
therefore the general rule which has obtained IN the senate
Is not to receive papers Of that character do not wsn 70
enter into the subject Of the protest again, or argue the que
ton much dsbes,ed upon here, but those on one side
ofa question in the Senate may put it's reasons on recod
why not the other If one side may justify itself upon the
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which hastily assumed yesterday in Difference to heopnons
of friends around for one, cannot give my vote for
the admission Of this paper.
Mr.. WALKER. do not think the Senator from North
Carolina has presented the feature of this protest
Mr.. BADGER. / hope the Senator will allow say
that did intend present the worst the bad feature Of
the protest merely drew attention to that part illus
tration Of my objection.
Mr.. WALKER. When the protest read yesterday |
paid but little attention to it. supposng that before was act
ed on, should have opportunity to 1t in print l.
however, heard what said upon the subject from Of
the gentlemen who among the protesants and was
satisfied from what they said that there nothing in the
protest that intended upon the majority Of
the Senate yet satisfied that there is nothing 10
the protest which intended But sir, that there
passages there which do fact mpugn only the action Of
the Senate but the motives Of the Senate will appear
fest think, when the attention Of the Senate is called
certain passages in it. will present. sir, three extracts from
the protest. including the which read by the Senator
from North Carolina, r. BADGxR,) but will commence
with the second cause assigned:
and equal enjoyment of the territory Of the Union has
by system of which, without the author-
" precedent OF law of the constitution manifesty
conryed for that purpose and which Congress sanction
and adopt should this bill become law"
That will be perceived, does not stop at an objection to
protest against the action Of the Senate but goes be-
hind that action, and touches their motives and charges
I" contrivaDce.r
Mr. BUTLER. On whom.
Mr. WALKER. | suppose upon those who have done
the act which is complained Otto wit passed the bill admit
ting the State Of California.
MI. BUTLER and Mr.. HUNTER. Not at all not at all.
Mr. WALKER. Gentlemen say not at ALL" take
their declaration to mean nothing than what have al
ready conceded-hat it was not their intention to mpue
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House of Lords, though were now attempting TO assml-
late ourselves the House Of Lords in claiming the poor
privilege Of asking the majority to let 60 to
The country on our records. The gentleman need have
alluded to The House of Lords with such emphasis to show
that intend to claim in this motion any of the ordly
privileges attaching that body. Sir that 10 not meeting
The question il comes up We have not asked for the
privilege. We would not now for the privilege but
harm, under representative government OF
members who entertain opinions putting them upon the
cord, than under any other form Of government whatever
Sir whether you put the record not the protest will
60 out to the public. will go into the public newspapers
and have its effect just much if went upon the record
We but asking that may place THERE that posteriy
may read it. to show the solemn conviction minds
with regard the character and consequences Of the mea
sure which has passed this body.
Mr.. President, this is but poor courtesy. We have
asked slight boon, and, my word upon il, our Northern
brethren, and Others do understand the state OF the
in this form that may speak to the public, and far as
we cam preserve the institutions Of the country What elect
voice will have God only knows. i suppose upon
this body. Il is courtesy, not lodly privilege that we
ask Is not peers order TO assimae ourselves 10
the House Of Lords Of Great Britain that ask i as
privilege Nothing of the kind but ask what Is allowed
in all the State Legislatures of the Union, that may have
for the being the right spread protest upon your
journal.
Mr. DAVIS Of Mississippi. have heard but few oeec-
tons offered to this motion; is that great nconven-
might be entsed by establishing such precedent.
Now those who offered that argument must have much
lower opinion Of Senators than that which entertain 90
not suppose that any Senator would offer protest TO ns
body unless the gravity Of the occasion would justify H. and
there should be any lost to discretion and sense
propreiy do it. he would only himself with ridl
cule II is the magnitude Of the occasion which ushes ne
offering Of protest. In my opinion this is the greatest hs
has occurred In the history Of country far as REGARDS