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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

We received Saturday, by the Piney Point line,
as early as one o'clock, the Baltimore Patriot of
Friday evening, and Philadelphia papers of Friday
morning. The Patriot contained part of Fridays
proceedings in Congress.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

A FIGHT WITH PIsToLs.-The Knoxville Tenn.
Wing of July 25th says:
We regret to learn that a rencontre with Pistols.
took place lew days ago, in the street in Elizabeth
ton, between Gen. James T. Carter and Capt. Moses
w., Nelson, in which each party exchanged one fire,
the latter receiving the bail OF the former Our nforma
ton IS that the wound is not thought be dangerous
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05
Transmitted for the Richmond Times.
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.
SATURDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
WASHINGTON, August 3, P. M

WASHINGTON, August 8, P. M
The SENATE did not sit to-day
The HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, spent the whole
day upon the Indian Appropriation Bill, which was
finally reported to the House but the House adjourn
ed pending the question of its engrossment.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05
IMPORTANT FROM SANTA FE.

New ORLEANS, Monday, July 90
The proceedings at mass meeting at Galveston on
the 2Oth declare that the present civil and military GO
yernment of Santa Fe have violated honor and right
Texas claims the right to reject every proposition for
the sale or disposition OF that Territory unless based
bY the act of 1896 - -
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

MIR. George w. West has been appointed by the
Common Hall OF Petersburg, Street Commissioner for
that CITY, at an annual salary of $780, most excellent
appointment, says the Inteligencer.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05
HEALTH OF THE WEST

PITTsBuRGH.-Six fatal of cholera re reported
on the LIST inst.
CINcINNATI.-On the 3st August the Board of Health
reported only deaths from cholera for the preceding
"a hours-other diseases, IS deaths The disease is ra
pidly spreading along the Ohio river
LoUlsvILLE.-On the LIST August, the cholera was
said to be abatng but the mortality from other diseases
continued alarmingly large.
NAsHvILLE-Few new on the LIST instant, and
hopes entertained that the disease was about TO dsap-
pear.
ST. LOUIS, July 3l-lntemens for the last "a hours
ending yesterday at P. M, of cholera 10, other
diseases II.
The Board OF Health announce the toa number of
nerments for the past week at H. OF which 68 were
OF cholera.
The inerments for the previous week were 1896, of
which 2lo were cholera-being falling off this week
of 7S.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

BATHING.-Hot. cold and shower Baths can be
had daily at FLETCHER'S Hair Dressing and Bath
ing Establishment, under the American Hotel Single
Bath rs cents, or five tickets for ST. my25
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

we observe that Edgar Snowden, Esq, has been no
minated oy the Wings of Alexandra as a candidate
gnia TO revise the Constitution of that State Neither
wings nor Democrats could select delegate for that
highe responsible trust more judicious or more able
monwealth, we hope ne may be elected Nat, I'M
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

BALTIMORE MARKET, Saturdays PM.
Nothing doing in Howard street Flour.
Sales OF 500 bbls City Mills to make, at $3.50.
Sales of good to prime red Wheat at ll5aiI8c.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

MISsIssIPpI.-lhe citizens of Harrison county have
and Mr. Foote'S advocacy oft
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05
NEW YORK MARKETS. Saturday. P Mr.

There s less Southern FLOUR offering, and the mar
ket is trmer Sales Of 500 bills were made at S. 25
S. so for mixed to good brands
GRAlN-The market for Wheat continues heavy
and the tendency is still downward. The supply is
not large, but exceeds the demand Sales Of 21OO.
bushels fair red Southern made at 81 1871. There
are two or three cargoes of Genesee Offering but at
prices considerably above the views of purchasers
good Eastern demand the market still favors the sell
Ter. Western yellow is quite scarce and would bring
65a66c. Some 10000 bushels Western mixed were
sold at 64c. from store. Round yellow is CAT, and
white Csc.
CoTroN-There is pretty good demand this morn
ing, but cannot, however, discover any change To-
prices. The sales are 1000 bales
Commercial ADVERTISER
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

There is good deal of talk in Washington
about the unhealthiness of the White House, and
the subject has been brought to the attention of
the Senate by Mr. Clarke, of Rhode Island. 1t is
said the cellars are very imperfectly Drained and
are therefore damp and frequently wet This
could be easily remedied Mr.. Fillmore is resi-
ding during the summer on the heights of George
town.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

WISCONSIN, MARRLE-Fine specimens Of roarhI. have
been exhibited lately al Galena. taken rom quarry
discovered near inc river in Wisconsin. It : said
- be susceptible Of high polish
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

TRAvEL.-The travel through Stanton this summer
= almost unprecedented. Opposition seems to be the
lite OF travel as well trade. The new lines lately
placed upon the Charlottesville and Winchester roads
nave apparently put people in the notion OF Stage
Irlle-owng' probably, 10 the reduction of the fare
five or six coaches always full arrive regularly every
morning IRON the East besides large numbers from other
quarters Most Of the passengers are en- route for the
EHs9la springs all OF which will be unusually crowd
ed -Ataunton Spectator, JnLu 81
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

A resolution of the House of Representatives re-
quesed the President send in information concerning
the seizure of the Island of Tge in the State of Mica
ragua by the British. &c. The President in his answer
existence OF any such island in that State and presumes
the resolution has reference the Island of the same
name in the Gulf OF Fonseca, in the State of Hondu-
ras. The House stands corrected in its geography
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

DIED,
AT his residence in Henrco county, on FRIDAY the
I'd inst, CURTIS CARTER, ST., in the I'D year Of
his age. '0N -
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

NEW YORK, Aug. 3-Cld, Schr Patrick Henry.
Chester, Richmond.
:, BOSTON, Aug. 2.-Cld. Schr l. O. O. F., Films,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05
Senator Borland, of Arkansas, is the only Senator
now absent from his place in the Senate

HEAVY FALL OF RAIN.-We were visited on Satur-
day last with heaviest rains we believe we ever
accompanied with the most vivid and repeated
flashes OF lightning and the most terrific peas of thun
der 1t fell lin torrents for unusual long time ma
king every.gully and branch small river Backwater
dam carried off, causing great land Slide above
and deposng at the mouth the creek an Island ex
tending precisely half way cross James river, and
covering we suppose two or three acres. This was the
principal damage done we believe-Lunchbure Re-
publican of Ihursday
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

ARRIVED,
Schr Waterman, -, Boston.
SAILED,
Brig Nile, Huntey, Windsor, Nova Scotia.
Schr Columbia, Crowell, Philadelphia.
Schr Falmouth, Creighton, Baltimore
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

ARRIVAL OF THE TURKISH EMBAssY-Our cores.
and his suit who, have before stated is to visit
this country to investigate its resources and character
has embarked on board the storeshp " Erie" now on
her homeward bound voyage. Now that distinguish
Lind and Others to be greeted with all possible de-.
monstraons ofregard, let forget that there is
great reason for display ofhospitay towards the Turk
ish enyoy and his suite. Tie next twenty-five years
will bring about great events, in which the government
OF Tur key and our own land wimutually assist each
other, by enlargement OF good feeling and by co-
ser bonds OF Intercourse. We must give the Mosem
strangers generous wecome.-N Y. Herald
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

GEoRGIA.-Ata meeting at the Court House, in Per-
~ on the I'D ut OF large number of the citizens of
Houston county, the Hon. c. B. Strong and Major
Carton Weborn presiding, resolutions were adopted,
condemnatory OF the Senate compromise, and decar-
ng, That there is nothing less than the Missouri Com
promise OF So deg 80 min in the opinion OF this meet
ing to which the South can, consistently, with honor
and dignity, submit"
"A great Southern Rights meeting was held at Colum-
Van Leonard presding and assisted by Is Vice Presj
dents and Secretaries, and between two and three
thousand persons present, resolutions were adopted
against me Senatorial adjustment and in favour Of the
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

4 tLARKE'S OFFICE.-Drawing of Mopon-
~ gala, IS:
2 "a 81 4 63 SO 81 10 60.
Whole Ticket Nos. 2 81, prize of $500, sold and
paid by CLARKE
au 5 IT.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

tAUIloN.-The public hereby notified that
" we do not recognise any agent apDointed bv Ford
q Gentry, tor the sale of, getting subscribers to
Books, or any thing in our line
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

Thus after nearly eight months Of Improbable agi-
taon Congress has reached the starting point which
Gen Taylor recommended in his annual message The
wisdom of his policy justified despite the sneers
of its opponents and the memory of that ustrous pa
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-11-01

The Dew ON BEAUTY's LIPs.-Under
the head of s'answers to correspondents
the Dublin Commercial Journal and Herald
gives the following important information:
JosEPHus.-We have consulted DIR. Ar
rowsbank on the matter you wrote about,
namely "The dew on beauty's lips'' and
although his opinion is a little too profession
al, perhaps, we give it in answer to our
query. he says:
"The dew on the lips of beauty has long
been held, by the best authoritses, to be
peculiar secretion, arising, generally, from
the region of the female heart, and produ-
ced by peculiar nervous susceptibility in
that organ. 1t is undoubtedly a fluid of
very remarkable, although sometimes con-
Trajectory qualities, being exceedingly rich
and sweet in favor, and generally highly
stimulating and even intoxicating in its
efects-particularly if fsipped in over doses.
Indeed, there are some constitutions in
which even the slightest quantity produces
delirium; and it is remarked that poets
cannot bear even the sight or odor Of it with
out falling into species oftrance, although
lawyers, apothecaries, bill discounters, poor
law guardians, some judges, police magis-
trates, and elderly unmarried gentlemen,
are less influenced by its narcotic, and more
by its sedatiUe properties. Perhaps, how
ever. according as science advances, more
acute analysis may be given of it than can
now be had. 1t is now difficult to obtain
quantity sufficient for the experiment, as
even on the best opportunities it easily evap-
crates, and moreover, requires peculiar de-
gree of pressure and nicely of management
to gather it steadily. Like most nostrums,
on which great value was placed by the an
clients, they generally collected it by the
light Of the moon, but in these days of en-
hghtenment it is said that daylight does not
injure its properties. Not having ever
gathered any of it myself, however, can
not offer an opinion on that important ques-
ton'
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-11-01
From the Great Vest.
a Rich Operation.

Every person who has lived any length
of time in Cincinnati cannot but have OBJ.
served how a good may of the young men
pretty we'll dressed, and apparently of re-
spectability, congregate at the corners OIL
the streets. much to the annoyance Of the
fair sex, and particularly SO to any green
looking countryman who visits the city.
One day last week three or four of these
gents were gathered on a corner in front o.
grocery store, in which long, handbook.
ing stranger, wearing an oat-straw hat, and
sporting suit of yellow homespun, out and
out, was trading with the grocer.
The Bucks expected rich treat when
the stranger came from the store, nor were
they mistaken, as the sequel will show.
AS the countryman stepped upon the
sidewalk, he made them an awkward bow,
upon which one of them exclaimed
i say, stranger, as you seem to know US,
where do you hail from 2
WALL replied the man, in that drawl
peculiar only to the Hoosier, i reckon
/ hail from my mouth
You do do you? Well, what part Of the
State did you come from?'
Pm kinder inclined to think twas from
t'other part
SO one would think from your looks re-
torted another gent.
wall, I'll gin in, l haint pollfoxed up
like you ar; and l reckon you all think
you're kinder smart. Don't ye 2
Rather too smart for such feller as you
at all events
Yes yes? Wall, I'll bet you five dollars
| can buy more potatoes for bushel than
you can.
Done said one of them, hauling a five
from his pocket. Put the money in the
grocer's hands.
Nothing daunted, the Hoosier produced
the money and the grocer went into back
room. and soon brought forth two bushels Of
potatoes, which were placed side by side.
Now then,' roared the young Buck, 'that
moneys mine. You've got just bushel
and so have |.
Hold on minnit, won't your retorted
the stranger. Whats the bet!'
why, you were to get more potatoes fol
bushel than could
wall, let's count them
Count them!' exclaimed the Bucks, in a
breath. sWhat for?'
why, yer see, | jist whispered in the
grocer's ear, thatI had rather hev the small
ones, and when yer come TO count 'em !
reckon you'll 6nd FUe got the most
Several bystanders had by this time col
Ilected, and roar ofapplause from them
sent the gents, marching, while the Hoesier
pocketed the money, took thier potatoes
and his own, and eft for home.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-11-01

authority, as guardian. If there is any family
record showing the ages Of the children, it or a
certified copy of the same, should be forwarded,
with the affidavit Of some disnterested person,
proving the genuineness of the original, and that
the copy certified is true and correct copy Of it.
I'll the claimant was regimental or staff of.
tcer, the declaration must be varied according
| to the facts of the case.
fIf the discharge has heen lost or destroyed,
the words in idlic will be omitted, and the facts
in relation to the loss Of the discharge stated in
lieu thereof. If the claimant never received a
written discharge, or if discharged in conse-
quence OF disability, or if he was in captivity
with the enemy, he must vary his declaration SO
as TO set forth the facts of the case
I The notes to the prec eding declaration are
also applicable to this. In some cases il will
perhaps be impossible for the widow to state the
facts, in relation TO her hHsbands services, with
the particularly as to dates, &C., indicated by
the above form. In such case she must set forth
the facts with as much accuracy as possible It
will be indispensable for her to state the Compa-
ny and Regiment in which he served If her
husband was killed in batlle that fact must be
set forth in the declaration.
This declaration must be accompanied by sat-
lsiactory proof OF the marriage, and of the hus-
bands death. If there is any public record Of
the marriage, duly certified copy Of such re-
cord should be forwarded if possible. If there
is no public record Of the marriage, but private
or family record, such family record, or certi.
fed copy Of the same, should be forwarded, with
the affidavit Of some dsinerested person, proving
the gehuineness Of the original, and that the CO.
py certified is a true and correct copy of it. IF
no public o. private record Of the marriage exists,
or can be procured, that fact should be set forth
in the declaration; and in such case, other evi-
dence, such as the testimony of persons who
knew the parties in the lifetime of the husband,
and knew them to live together as husband and
wife, and to be SO reputed, will be admis-
sible.
O. In no case, however, will the mere state
ment of witnesses that the claimant is the tcido1e
of the deceased be taken as evidence of the mar
riage; but the witnesses must state the facts and
circumstances from which they derive their
knowledge or opinion that she is the widow Of
the deceased.
Acerii6cate from the clergyman or magistrate
who solemnized the marriage is not competent
evidence, unless the genuineness of the certifi-
cate be proved and the person who gave it be
shown to have been authorized to solemnize
marriages.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-11-01

"GIvE ME A BID, gentlemen-some one
start the cart-do give us bid, you please
anything to start the CART
Cried an excited Auctioneer, VIII, stood
in the cart he was endeavoring to sell.
.Anything you please, TO start it,
"If dats all you wants, I'll start her for
you," exclaimed broad-backed country
man, applying his shoulder to the wheel,
and giving the cart sudden push forward, !,
'tumbled the Auctioneer over the side. BY
the time the fallen Auctioneer rcgained his
feet, the countryman had started too.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-11-01
NEW FALL GOODS.
GREAT BARGAINS.


THE undersigned have received large,
i fine and we'll selected stock of Fall and
Winter Goods, to which they invite the
attention of the public. Their stock con-
sists in part of Calicoes, Ginghams, Mus
lin d'Laines, Cashmeres, plain and figured
Alpaca, Worsted Dress goods, Merinos,
Cassimeres, Oil calicoes, Linen Cambria
hd'kfs., Linen table clothes, Embroideries,
Drapery, Musslins, Capes, Collars, Blan-
kets, Flannels, Jeans, Kerseys. Domestic,
Ticking, Tweeds, and full assortment of
men and boys CLOTHING, Hats, Caps,
Boots and Shoes.
ALSO
saddlery, Cutlery, Umbrellas, Hosiery
and Gloves, Perfumery, Lace goods, and
a variety of fancy articles.
1t will be of interest TO every body to
call at their store and examine before buy
ing elsewhere, as the above stock will be
sold at the most reduced cash prices.
BERNHEIMER & BRO.
Oct 10 7tf
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-11-01

A GEm.-What delightful glow ofsen-
sibility touched the authors's mind as the
following little we drop Of the soul under
went the process of crystalization! 1t is
from Dickens's s.Dombey.' It reminds US
of some of the best sayings of Sterne's
sUncle Toby"
aShe died." said Polly, "and was never
seen again, for she was buried in the ground
where the trees. grow.
"The cold ground!' said the child, shud-
dering again.
.No!the warm ground" returned Polly;
!" where the ugly little seeds are turned
into beautiful flowers and where good peo-
pie turn into bright angels and fly away
to HeaVen!''
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-11-01

disturb digestion. Black-eyed and bloody nosed
the hero of the day sat in his cell, cursing his
fate and resolved on burning the hotel and mur-
dering its inhabitants so soon as he could be set
at liberty
Meanwhile the police opened his portmanteau
and examined his apers. Imagine their aston
ishment and the surprise of all Baden. Baden on
learning that the fighting stranger was no less
a parsonage than member of the Congress of
Peace on his return home from Frankfort. So
much for profession and practice.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-11-01
P 7 R 7
P Publishe e d by Request.
The Cross.

Inc Gr0SS.
Behold, behold the lamb of God,
On the cross, on the cross,
For you ne shed his precious blood,
On the cross, on the cross.
oh, hear his all important cry,
Eloi Lama Sabachthani,
Draw nigh and see your Saviour die,
On the cross, on the cross.
Come sinner see him lifted up,
On the cross, on the cross,
For you he drinks the bitter cup,
On the cross on the cross.
The rocks do rend, the mountains shake,
While Jesus doth atonement make,
While Jesus suffers for our sake,
On the cross, on the cross.
Behold his arms extended wide,
On the cross, on the cross,
Behold his bleeding hands and side,
On the cross, on the cross.
The sun with all his rays of light,
With heaven are clothed in shades of night,
While Jesus doth with devils fight,
On the cross, on the cross.
And now the mighty deed is done
On the cross, on the cross,
~ o"otiS 10 AOh6Aos biO flStOlg WOHy
On the cross, on the cross.
To heaven he turns his longing eyes,
IT'S finished now, the conqueror cries,
Then bows his sacred head and dies
On the cross, on the cross.
Where'er | go, Til tell the story,
Of the cross, of the cross,
In nothing else my soul shall glory,
Save the cross, save the cross.
Yes, this my constant theme shall be,
Through time, andin eternity,
That Jesus tasted death for me,
On the cross, on the cross.
Let every mourner come and cling,
To the cross, to the cross,
Let every christian come and sing,
Round the cross, round the cross.
Then let the preacher take his stand,
And with the Bible in his hand,
Declare the triumphs through the land,
Of the cross, of the cross.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-11-01
.BlEst Received.

II. YOE & Co. have on hand and
III. for sale
100 bbls Mess Pork,
90 {" Prime do.
90 New Wheat Flour,
iOOPieces Bagging,
100 coils Rope,
1900 pair best Negro Russets,
10 boxes Negro Boots;
5000 yards Negro Winter Jeans,
Jeans, Linseys, Coffee, Sugar, Candles,
Soap, Molasses. Salt, &C., &c.
Aug Is 52-tf
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-11-01

The editor of down east paper, a bach
elor, says .the reason why women do not
cut themselves in two by tight lacing, is
because they lace around the heart, and
that is SO hard they cannot effect it!''
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-11-01
{ ash Advances ON COffOm
TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.
NEW WARRANGEMENTG


TNHE subscribers will, in addition TO their
n present Commission Business. conduct a
General Grocery Business, at Wholesale only.
and on and after the lst November next they
viii keep a large and we'll selected stock of ey.
cry description of Groceries. Their arrange.
ments in the Northern markets are such, that
they avail themselves of all the bargains offering
there, and are able to purchase at the lowest
market prices. They have now on the way
large invoices of fresh goods, and will have the
fresh new Cranberries, Buckwheat. Figs, Raj
sins, Currants. &c which are received in New
Orleans. Their terms will be made liberal and
satisfactory, but in order to be successful and
sell at their usual low prices, they cannot sell
without good City acceptances. Merchants
wishing to purchase goods at the North, DRY
Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes, &c., can
have their orders filled by Messrs. Child s. Cush-
ing, General Commission Merchants, No. 80.
India ST., Boston, by ordering through US. All
goods purchaser by our friends in Boston, will
be forwarded by us free of all commissions.
WI GUSHING & co.
Oct 10 55 Common ST. New Orleans
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-11-01

We never could agree in opinion with
the honest Dutchman, who set FIRE to his
barn for the purpose of dislodging the rats
which annoyed him by their depredations.
and in our judgment the breaking up Of
the Union to get rid of abolitonists. would
be about as unwise as the Dutchman's rem
edy against the rats.--North .9Iabamian.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-11-01

Mr.. Captain said son Of Erin, going
on board yesselin the port of Cork. you
looked much like the mate that took YOU
to be the cook; will you be after lending
me the loan Of your broad axe TO saw an
empty barrel Of -four in two, 10 make my
COW a hog-pen,"
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent., 1850-11-01
To Planters.

H. YOE & Co. will furnish all kinds
u. of Plantation Supplies on pledges of
consignments of Cotton to the House of
hessrs. Fellowes & Co., New Orleans,
or will make liberal cash advances on the
same. Aug Is 52-u