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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01

1KlsNE. nasaed NJ M Hdnos ~ ne
tves on Friday, relative to the expedition about to be
sent by Mr. Grnnel of ~ York, to search for Sir John
Franklin;
1t authorizes the President to receive the vessels and
detail from the navy such commission and warrant Off
GERS and seamen as may be necessary and willing to en-
gage therein supply them with suitable rations for not
exceeding three years and rye the use OF all necessary
and men, in all respects to be under the laws the
navy until their return when the vessels shall be dev-
cred back to Mr.. Grinnell."
An amendment, offered by Mr. Hall, of Missouri,
"that the government shall not be liable to claims for
damages or deterioration of vessels" was also passed.
and in this form the joint resolution goes to the Senate
where its fate is by no means certain.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01
WHY is FLETCHER,s HAIR TONIC

SO POPULAR The reason is obvious, because
is the best preparation off class and sold at half the
price of inferior competitors for public favour Adver-
Using alone will not make article sell now days.
The world has grown wiser and no wonder-it has
been imposed upon SO often. People will not give
dollar for bottle Of Liquid for the hair when they
se. daad AS sn
beautyfyng the hair, FLETcHER's HAIR Tone sold at
fifty cents per bottle, invites comparison with any COM
position for the same purpose that European or Amer
can invention has yet given to the world Principal
office under the American Hotel
Also, to be had at Alex Duval's R. R. Duvaps, and
W. H Seabrook's, Druggists, Main street, and H. J.
Miller's, IT'S Broad street.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01
LETTER FROM MR.. CLAY.

The Ouachita (Arkansas) Herald publishes letter
be found below
WASHINGTON, March ii, 1850.
"Dear Sir; Ireceved your obligng letter, commu-
ncatng the melancholy event THE death of my BROTH
en- Porter Clay Prior to its receipt, had received
the proceedings of the Masonic Lodge in your city,
tityng its respect to his memory. very grateful
and thankful for the kindness extended by you and
for the respect paid to his remains in Camden by the
Masonic Order and other citizens My greatest conso-
laon in the loss which have sustained, arises out of
the fact that my brother has long been sincere pious
and jealous Christian.
For your kind and friendly expressions towards me
personally beg your acceptance of my respectful
Acknowledgements.
lam your friend and obedent servant
"H. CLAY.
L
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01

Whites majority. ........'.... 10
MADISON.
THREE Days ELEcTIoN-Newman's majority over
Hill doth Democrats,) on Friday night (all the pre-
cincts heard from,) 10. Result doubtful
APPOMATTOX.
House-McDearm D., 343; Flood, D, 49, Nc
Dearmon's majority 255 For Convention 507; no
Convention 49,
ROCKBRIDGE.
James B. Dorman and Andrew atterson, Wings, re-
elected without opposition. Convention 349; no Con-
vention 33-majorty for Convention BIG.
DINWIDDIE.
Boisseau's majorites: at Stewards, o'clock, 81
Blups SO DarvPs polls said to be closed) 7; Good
WINS majority at Court House, IL o'clock, 81. Result
doubtful.
SHENANDOAH-tCoMP
Philip Pitman, d. 665, elected John S. Calvert, D.,
All, elected Gilbert S. Meem 43l George w. Sibert
29l. Convention IT'S no Convention 169-majority
COG. Polls closed.
BERKELEY.
House-Hammond, independent Wing, 644; Gran
than, independent Dem, 500; Henshaw independent
CHANGES so FAR
DEMOCRATIC GAINs-Petersburg l ; Norfolk county
l Goochland Hanover King George / ; Essex
/ Marshall (reported) / Wood, Richie and Writ
(reported) total 8.
Wing GAINs-Powhaan l; Fairfax Fauquier
total g.
DoUBTFUL-Morgan, Gloucester, Lancaster and
Richmond, Charlotte and Botetourt-all which, except
the last, sent Wings last year.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01

SPRING OVERLAND CAL1FoRNIANs.-The ST. Louis pa
pers deny that there has been any cholera among the
California emigrants at St. Josephs or indeed any
place on the Missouri river. The Louisville Courier
of Thursday says
eve learn from the officers of the steamer Court
land that there were 5000 California emigrants at
Weston and St. Josephs, Missouri and that they met
in the Missouri, while descending wenty-nine boats,
all crowded with passengers. Provisions and grain
are very and high, and selling at ST.
Joseph's for 81 per bushel, and oats are not to be
had at any price"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01

The IsT SENATORIAL DIsTR1cr.-Cumn fWbio1
is reelected by majority rising 2OO-withn some
twenty votes of his majority in 1886
The Wings have lost delegate in Norfolk County
which has elected two Democrats for one Whie and
one Democrat, last year. The change has been owina
10 the great increase odemocratc votes in the town Of
Portsmouth, being 100 more than poed last wear
and, as is stated to the perfect organization of thai
party while the Wings have only increased their vote
since last year about twenty and, according to the
Portsmouth Wing, were dissatisfied and lukewarm
In lS49 the vote for delegates in Portsmouth 4l0
whig, and AT democratic. c. Norfolk Herald
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01

LATEST FROM HAyTI-Several vessels arrived at Bos-
ton from Hayt, the 26th, bringing dates to the 9th
instant The Island quiet, and business affairs i'm
proving. The blacks were preparing to invade the
St. Domingo side of the Island in May In addition
to the two briggs recently procured for the navy the
Emperor has under contract the purchase of large
ship of five or six hundred TONS Ii is also the purpose
OF the government to secure steamship. 1t is the
opinion of persons who have recently returned from
Hayti that the Emperor will be defeated.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01

ILLNESS OF THE POET WoRDswoRrH.-Ap private let
ter from Amblesde, of March 25 informs The N. Y.
Literary World Of the dangerous illness of the poet
Wordsworth Before you receive this" is the Ian
guage of the letter, MIR Wordsworth will have recov-
cred or died he is very i'll to-day and it is my impress
sion that we are to lose him soon" The poet was born
on the 7h OF April l770 consequently he would COM
plete his eightieth year this present month
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01

We learn that Mr. MoELRArH one of the contractors
on the Dock connection, day or two snce encountered
and was badly bitten by terocious dog belonging to
one OF the tenants the line Of operations His nu-
RES have confined him to his ROOM The work on the
line, however, is progressing finely
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01
CHANGES so FAR.

POSTMASTER AT LYNcHBURG-Mr. Robert Caw-
thorn, the Democratic Postmaster at Lynchburg, who
was appointed by Mr. Polk when Mr.. Trgg re-
moved for other than being Wing, has been
removed in his turn, and VIM M Blacktord. recently
editor of the Vrgnian has been appointed in his stead
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01

CoRREcTIoN.-ln noticing the accidental falling Of
The frame OF new house on French Garden Hill
Monday, by which three persons sustained inju-
jury we mentioned that one of thema white man, es
capped with cut on the back of his head because for
tunately perhaps on that OCCASION he was intoxicated
We learn since that he was not into1icated and
therefore take pleasure in correcting the erroneous i'm
preston produced by the paragraph. We have not
learned the name OF the unfortunate mandid not see
him Monday, and have never seen him, but learned
from others that his escape owing, probably to the
cause named above Since that has proved groundless,
hissaety under the circumstances must be traced to
some other and more fortunate cause.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01

AMERICAN STEAMER FOR EURoPE.-The elegan,
steamship Atlantic sailed from New York on Saturday
on her first trip to Liverpool She had near 1870 first
class passengers and full cargo.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01
CITY AFFAIRS.

Yesterday morning, whilst the Mayors Court in
session, an honest looking laborng man, apparently
stranger presented himself before the Mayor for the pur
pose of soliciting aid and advice concerning transact
ton which had taken place during the morning. He
stated that he had called at grocery store Gary
for the purpose ofgetting S. tote changedhad given
the note to the keeper OF the store, who had thereupon
taken possession of it, and not only refused to give
him the change, but retained the note. The Mayor
asked HIM if he had become indebted in any way to the
keeper othe grocery before or at the time he offered the
note The man replied that he had not. The Mayor
then directed him go to the office of the High Con-
stable, where warrant would be issued upon his repre-
sentations,
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01
VIRGINIA ELECTION ).
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

O'''Si
ate delegate) 5ss; Garth 526; Moon 1863 Barnett 232
all Wings
Convention 927; No Convention $50.
CAMPBELL.
House-John M. Speed and Bowling Clark both
Wings elected without opposition.
At Lynchburg, Convention 100, No Convention &C.
BOTETOURT.
There exciting and curious contest in this
county On the second day. the result E. G. Car
rington, W., 167; Walker, D., 1853; Mcdowell 1876 );
Anderson, D., 90.
CHARLOTTE.
We learn that, on Saturday morning, Isaac G. Car
rington, d. had il majority over Clement Hancock,
W.; and later report states that Darlington had
majority at the close of the polls.
RAPPAHANNOCK.
JF Stroher, Wing, reelected without opposition.
SEMOND-(CoMPLETE.)
Senate-Crump, W., 272; Smith, D., l43.
House--Klby, W., 279; Barnes, D., 1872.
Convention 1893; No Convention 8.
NORFOLK CITY-(CoMPLETE AND ooRREcrEp.)
Senate-Crump, W., 4s4; Smith, D., $40.
House-Stubbs, W., 45S; Robinson, Ind. DEM, 3l9;
Tay lor, Democratic nominee, 81.
Convention 6S7 No Convention "a.
PRINCESS ANNE.
Senate-Crump, W., about 60 maj ority.
House-Garrison, W., 1874; Morris, D., 240.
Convention 502; No Convention a.
For Free Schools 1874; against do 2lo.
[Crump Wing is reelected to the Senate by up
wards of 200 maority.]
CULPEPER.
Senate-Barbour, D., elected over Green, W., by Is
majority.
ORANGE AND GREENE.
House-Wils, d. elected over Panni W., by a
reduced majority.
AMHERST.
The report ofa Wing gain in Amherst was erroneous.
Dillard d. is elected by about 100 majority Pow
ell, w.
NOTTOWAY.
House-Campbe D., reelected over Lpscomb,
Wing.
STAFFORD.
House-suttle, Wing, reelected by Is majority
GOOCHLAND. a~
House-The, Enquirer states that thss~ffalority for
Guerrant, D., is aboht.aQ-a sMAng loss.
-"|' ESSEX.
House-Muse, D., ia; HenleyssW., l64--a Wing
loss The polls were closed the first day. appears,
against Dr. Henleys protest, but in accordancswth an
alleged previous agreement between the candidates
Convention 80; N Convention 10.
AMELIA--(CoMPLETE)
House-Boisseau, D., $50; Hsman, w :, 241. BIS
majority 9.
About 60 majority against the Convention.
MONONGALIA.
House arman, D. reelected. About 600 mao
rty against the Convention.
SURRY.
House-Wheadon, D., reelected over Wilson, W.
by only majority.
GREENSVILLE.
Senate-Thompson, D., 90; Archer, w., ~.
House-Wilson, d. 1873; no opposition.
Convention 1875 no Convention 5.
KING WILLIAM.
House-T omlin, D., reelected over Young, Wing
Senate-Catett, D., 1885, Taliaterro, W., ~.
PITTSYLVANIA.
DANvILLE Observation-Disclosures w., III;
Witcher, W., 55-no opposition.
Convention TO- no Convention s.
PENDLETON AND HIGHLAND.
House-Kee, D., elected over Woodson, Neuer, and
Saunders, d.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Wickham, w. White, ID.
corr, Ho,ea 89 90
Nagrofoot lO7 1877
Dentonsyille ~ 80
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01
IN. L. FARRIs, Esq.

Speed on NeU York Rail,pays.-The annual returns
OF the New York railroad companies for l849 show
The following as the average speed ofpassenger trains
on the leading railroads of New York:
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01
Very respectfully.

THE ANTI. RENT TRIAL.-The suit which has for
time been going at Hudson, N. Y, for the pur
pose ofdecidng the validity OF the Livingston title the
large tracts of land known the Livingston Manor,
has been thus disposed otfor the present
The court on Friday morning proceeded to give its
patent of l715 was good and valid and the defence was
good under it. The Judge suggested, that before grant
ing nonsu the counsel should agree upon mode
Of disposing OF the case.
After some discussion by the counsel it was agreed to
submit to the decision of the the whole case and
the trial by jury waved by Of parties also the
time for the decision OF the court enlarged months
by stipulation. The time fixed upon tor the argument
is the fourth of May next, at Albany. The result is
considered decidedly favorable to the defendant
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01

HENRY CLAY, jr, son OF the gallant Lieut. Col. CLAY
of the Kentucky volunteers, killed Buena VISTA has
been appointed Cadet in the United States Military
Academy
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01

FINED-John Eson, who lives at the corner OF Broad
and Sd streets permitted of his tenants woman
named Sarah Nelson, to procure water Sunday morn
ing from private hydrant on his lot Officer T. B.
White being in the neighborhood, saw the transaction,
and yesterday caused both parties to be fined S. so
piece for the violation.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01

n OST.-FlVE DOLLARS REWARD
alLost between Military Hall and the Exchange
Bank, very heavy GOLD PENCIL, with blue set
on top. The finder will receive the above reward upon
delivery OF the same at Times Office or 10 me-
my st THOMAS B. CARTER
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01
DIED..

AT the residence of her son, Jacob Holloway, in the
town OF Sydney, on the 23d April, Mrs ELIZABETH
HALLOWAY, at the advanced age Of 95, leaving
large circle OF relatives and friends to mourn her loss
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01
MARRIED.

In this city, on Tuesday, the Both ul., by Elder R. L.
Coleman, Mr.. GEORGE STACY, OF New York, to
Miss EMILY G. NEAL, OF Richmond
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01

g. FOR RENT, neat and comfortable house on
E.A Jackson street, opposite the residence of Mr. G.
W. II. Tyler; it contains six rooms including basement
For terms, &c, apply to DANL. B. PLEASANTS
Or to T. c. BURCH, at Seabrook's Warehouse
nv 81
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01

HOLLYWOOD CEMETERY The annual
meeting of the Hollywood Cemetery Company will
be held onTuesday, the eth May at O'Clock, P. M,
in the Richmond Library. VI. H. HAXALL,
ap 30--dtd Sscy'
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01

Mr.. Michael Shorting, one of the "sovereignso en-
gagged in the superstructure of the Danve Railro ad
honored the city with his presence Saturday. and pro-
badly because it was "eection day. got gorously
corned. He was picked up by Mr.. Wilkerson between
and 3o'cock Sunday morning, whilst in the enjoyment
OF the largest liberty the sidewalk of one OF the
streets. Mr. Shorting spent the Sabbath in the Gage.
was brought before the Mayor yesterday and discharged
with the assurance that the time he gave vent to
his patriotic feelings in this wise he would assuredly 90
below
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01

EpILL TIMBER.-We are now prepared for cut
ED ting Bill Timber, of superior quality at short no.
tice and expect to keep on hand for SALE quite variety
OF pine Lumber, &c.
We have on hand large supply of SHINGLES,
some OF which ofsuperior quality south side of the
Dock. THOS J. GLENN g. co
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01

A5gm MRS. .. LYON, over Word, Ferguson
% Barksdae, will, this day, open her fashionable
we% SILK MILLINERY, together with an assert
ment OF fashionable COMBS and CURLS.
Luz
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01
rw TOWN AND COUNTRY 1sz,g.
IL HAT " CAP MANUFACFORY. -

No. 1877 Broad street, sign Of the Big Yellov Hat,
Richmond, Va.
NX7E take this method OF informing our country
wv and city friends, acquaintance and the public
generally, that have opened new and most beautiful
assortment Of the latest Spring and Summer styles of
HATS and CAPS, which cannot be surpassed in the
city.
The finest black moleskin dress Hats of our own
manufacture, which fail to give satisfaction both
in quality and price, determined to sell
low or lower than any other house i'll the city. Our
motto is the quick sxpence rather than the slow shilling
We have just received from the Northern markets
large and well selected assortment by one Of the f
of the latest styles of Goods for the spring and sum
mer-such as Panama STYLE Leghorn, drab. beaver
Hats, &c too numerous to mention, for gents youths,
boys and infants--al OF which were purchased for
cash; and we atter ourselves that will sell as low
lower than any in the city, our expenses are
less than others All you have to do is to give call
at the sign OF the Big Yellow Hat, No 1877 Broad ST.
my IS RICHARD MOORE IL co.
a. FOR RENT, the brick tenement on 18th
Ea street, between Broad and Marshall, at present
occupied by Mr.. John Endess, ir. Possession given
about LIST July. CHARLES S. MILLS.
my is
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01

STEALING CHICKE .Ns-Albert, slave, and noted
rogue, was arrested Monday by officer Warrington,
charged with stealing dozen chickens from the yard
OF DIR. A. Snead Saturday night Yesterday he was
brought before the Mayor, when it appeared in evil
dence that the chickens found his possession
He was ordered below for correction This fellow has
been before the Mayor least half dozen times with
in the past six months charged with petit larceny, &C.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01

The RECENT ELECTION for Delegate to represent the
City in the next House of Delegates proved to be an
unusually animated contest. The friends of the re-
spective candidates were untrng in their efforts to
bring out the voters, consequently larger number of
votes were polled than any former occasion Du-
ring the three days, many amusing if not exciting
scenes, occurred in and about the City Hail. but it is
not our purpose now to attempt portray any one of
these scenes. The election being over and the excite
ment to which gave rise having measuraby subsidized
we can all laugh erthe merry incidents of the can
vass and forget and forgive little asperties if any were
unhappily engendered. We recommend this line of
conduct, because yesterday citizen applied to the
Mayor tor peace warrant against another in conse-
quence OF misunderstanding existing between them
growing out OF the late election. The Mayor patiently
heard both sides, and took time consider whether he
would grant the warrant These little matters we sub
NIT, could be much better explained and arranged out
of, than in court.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-05-01

~ JUN L. REEVE.
NOIiCE.-Water rents are payable semi annual
ly, ~ advance, on the first day of May and No
vember The bills for rents due this day now ready
Tor settlement Those who prefer paying my office,
are respectfully invited to call during the four DAYS
from and after which time shall call all who falto
call on me, and hope to find them prompt in making
payment
my 2t NJ, L. STRATTON Reg W. w.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-07-24
Valuable BEDFORD LAND FOR SALE

PURSUANT to decree of the county court OF BEDFORD
L pronounced on the 2Sth of May 1850, in certain
case therein depending under the style of Hunt and wife
&c., VS. Crenshaw and ais, the undersigned Commissioners
will on the 7hday Of August proceed, upon The prem
ses to sell by way Of public auction, to the highest bidder
the tract of land whereof tho late Samuel Crenshaw died
seized. containing about $50 ACRES. This land lies a.
bout miles south west of Liberty, and within miles oil
the VIRGINIA and Tennessee Railroad and the Lynchbug
and Sal lem Turnpike little than onealf OF this tract
cleared containing about GO ACRES of fine bottom and
nearly 400 ACRES OF highly improved uplands the res
due is in woods and abounds with exceant timber The
fencing is in good repair; the whole plantation in con-
yenent and improved condition, lies WELL and abundant
" productive This Land was originally OF good quality
has been well cultivated is situated in an agreeable neigh
borhood and altogether ofhe most desirable farms In
Bedford Being well situated TO the growth of all the u
sual Virginia crops il is specially adapted the production
of Wheat it would make excellent cattle farm produc
inc kindly all varieties of grasses This Land will be sold
in one body divided into parcels to suit the
Of purchasers
The sale will be upon credit OF one, Two and three
years except for such may be necessary to defray
the expenses of sae Bonds with good personal security
will be required of the purchaser for the prompt payment OF
the severa nsalmens they become due, and the title
will be retained until the whole purchase money Is paid
subject 10 resale in default of payment.
STEPHEN G.. HART,
SAMUEL MCDANIEL, Comrs.
THOMAS CAMPBELL.
J,no 1870
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-07-24

I'D BAYNE would most respectfully call the attention
of the citizens of Stanton, and Its vicinity, 10 te
.sN large and beautiful assortment OF the
W. above named articles which he is now g5SgA-.
M opening and receiving at the South -
E~ Corner of the Virginia Hotel, consisting In par'
as follows: -
Mems, Boys and Youths Thick Brogans; Kip, Calf and
Goat do. Thick Boots Kip and Graindo; Fine Calf do
Congress Caters, Patent Tips;
Women's Leather Boots; Pegged Buskns and lies
Sewed Buskns and Morocco Wells;
Ladies' fine Morocco Kid, Wells and Slippers; Patent
Leather do Silk Buskins assorted coors Exceslors do
Misses fine Silk Caters and half Gaiters Slippers and
Wells;
Chidrens' fine Shoes of every variety.
HATS.
Fine Moleskn, Silk Hats Nuc, Cashmere and Russia
do Buena Vista, Kossuth, Congress, Black and Drab,
Wool and Glazed do;
LSO-A large assortment of Straw Goods, Mems Boys
and Youths single and double Brm Leghorn Hats "a,
mama, Guyaquil, Pedal and German Straw do; Mems
and Bows Palm Hats Of every variety. All of which he
pledges himself to sell extremely low FOR CASH
n. B-The Ladies are particularly invited to call and
examine his Stock before purchasing elsewhere, as he
confident upon examination they will find it greatly totheir
interest.
Staunton, April II, 1650.-tf