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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-09

AT EGRO WOMAN AND CHILDREN
4W FOR SALE PRIVATELY For sale, to re.
main in or the city, very likely woman about "a
years OF age together with her three infant children
The woman is good cook, washer and ironer. APP
ply to the subscriber.
ia 5--dlw w. GODDIN.
STOCK OF DRY GOODS AT AUCTION.
~ Having come to the conclusion to wind up my bu-
sness in this city, shall offer my entire stock OF Goods
at WHICH time closed e to s the ba
lance left on hand, which will be closed out at auction
on the 18th inst without limit reserve, by Kent.
Kendall q Atwater, Auctioneers
GEO w. WILLIS.
T. S.-All persons having claims against me will pre-
sent them so that arrangements may be made for their
settlement; and all persons indebted informed that no
longer indulgence be given other arrangements
require my attention. G. W. w.
ia 5-dtds
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-01-09

~ ENUINE COD LIVER OIL--Rushton,
w Clark & Co.'s genuine Medicinal Cod Liver OIL
in square bottles another supply just received This is
before the public is received by us direct from the
manufacturers, at short intervals, that our Gus
toners may at all times rely upon having it fresh and
genuine
1t is comparatively devoid of taste, and does not Of
tend the stomach as oil of inferior quality will invariably
do PURCELL, LADD & Co, Druggists,
ja4 90 Main street, Richmond
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DISCONTINUED
Cottage, Huntingdon county, Pennsylvania.
Zealand, ottowa county, Michigan.
Newburg, Jefferson county, Kentucky.
Lapier, Cook county, Illinois
Turnback, Dade county Missouri.
Hampton, Jefferson county, Missouri
NAMES CHANGED.
Cold Brook, Worcester county, Massac husetts-
name changed to "Smithville.'
Factory Village, Middlesex county, Massachu-
setts-name changed to "West Chelmsford"
Carrollton, Cattaraugus county, New York
name changed to Limestone"
Baileyville, Centre county, Pennsylvania-name
changed to .Stover's Place"
Baton Island, Duval county, Florida-name
changed to "Mayport Mills
Bee Creek, Wells county, Ilnois-name changed
10 "Ossian'
Ogden, Cumberland county, Illinois name
changed TO Woodbury."
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Official Correspondence relating to Hum
gary.

Official Correspondence relating to Hum
gary.
The documents submitted to the Sem
ate, in compliance with a resolution of
that body adopted on the twenty-second
of March, relative to the part which this
Government had taken in the affairs of
Hungary, during her struggle for indie
pendence, are now for the first time given
automatically to the public. The letters
comprising the official correspondence on
this interesting subject, and now pub
lished, will be read, we are sure, with
profound attention.
There is probably no government
but our own that could, in accordance
with its own views of diplomacy, be so
frank and open in its expositions of its
views and purposes, in reference to for
eign concerns where they are connected
with our own. But the language of sin
certy may be always candid; the views
and purposes which look to the great
cause of humanity and freedom may be
always undisguised; and in maintaining
our national obligations to all governments,
it involves no Infringement of them to ex-
press our sympathies, and to tender our
kind Offices in behalf of any brave people
who are struggling for independence, and
whose gallant efforts and noble sacrifices
give promise that they may be enabled in
due time to take their stand by our side
in the brotherhood of freedom.
Mr.. CLAYToN's letter of instruction to
the agent empowered by the PRESIDENT to
communicate with the authorities of Hun
gary, in the event that those authorities
should obtain a permanent position, is
letter which the whole world may see. II
gives confidential instructions indeed, but
they are so well in harmony with the
generous and liberal policy of this Gov
eminent, that no subterfuges of diplomacy
find place in them. Long may it be the
Characteristic of this great Republic to ut
ter no words, TO take no steps, in reference
to the affairs Of other nations, which il
will not be ready, when duly called upon,
TO make known to the world, and TO sus-
tain and enforce on every proper occa-
sion.
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Information was some time since circulated in
the newspapers Of this country generally that the
dead letters which are returned tQrtbe General
Post Office, and there opened, weretq1ected 10 the
perusal Of the visiters Of the Office and some speci
mems Of their contents were published. We can
not say but such may at former period have been
the case, but we have the, pleasure 10 the
community that no such course is now permitted.
The letters are barely opened 30 az 70 ascertain
whether they contain any valuable enclosure. n
enclosure s found. the letter is never read and
is not subjected to the perussl or access Of any one
but is carefully kept from visiters and destroyed
We say this because II is due TO decscy propriety
and decency.
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luding, it must be admitted, is very strik-
ing. Congress, now in the sixth month
Of its session, has warmly debated the
subject of the Union and its stability, as
involved in various questions, all of which
are considered, it seems, more or less
vital. 1t is somewhat extraordinary, how
ever, that the chief point of danger to the
stability of the Union is made to rest. by
some, upon the fact that new Stateis APP
plying for admission into it. Thus an evil
dence of strength is interpreted into an
indication of weakness.
In some parts Of the South there were
persons who distrusted the ability of Con-
gress to take due care of this question,
and, in consequence thereof, conven-
ton, to be composed of delegates from
the Southern States, was recommended to
be held at Nashville. But the large mass
of the Southern people did not appear to
see the necessity of such step---so that
the movement dragged on rather slowly.
The quiet observer, noting all these
things, might possibly come to think that
the danger of the crisis now on hand has
been considerably exaggerated; he might
even doubt whether there was any crisis at
all. But at all events he would be apt to
come to the conclusion, that if the mode
ration of the people could be reflected
truly upon all those who, as servants of
the people, have this subject in charge; if
the patriotic devotion to the Union which
warns the national heart could penetrate,
with all its vivifying, its soothing, and
strengthening influences, into the mea-
sures best adapted for terminating this
worrying strife-the termination, and
happy one, of the whole difficulty would
not be long delayed
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[oonnEsposDESoE OF THE RrpuBLIc.l
BALTIMORE, Nav 2e-5

BALTIMORE, May 22-5 p. IN.
The Locofoco State convention TO nominate a
candidate for Governor will meet here on Thursday
next. They have chosen the University building
as the place of meeting. There is much excite
ment on the subject Mr.. Lowe, of Frederick, is
certain TO be the nominee. He easily be beaten
if the Wings bring out a good man.
Our market to-day is quiet. Holders of -four are
firm. Small sales at SIS %, and held higher by
some. Red wheat ll2 ID cents; white do. 100
cents. Corn has advanced. with sales at IS 90
cents for white and yellow. Oats 40 cents. Whisky
"a cents per gallon.
Stocks are active. Sales Of United States 6's, of
1867, at lls.. Sales Of s $4,000 Maryland 6's, ut
los; Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bonds, Of 1867, at
952 Sales $40 shares Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
at 59I 10 81, cash and on time
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A German Newspaper.

The true spirit Of Republicanism IL but imper-
fectly understood in Europe, even by those who
comprehend enough Of its beauties 10 embrace H..
How, then, can we hope that the many thousands
Of the people who annually arrive upon our shores
will at once be prepared 10 see our institutions az
they are, and 10 resist the false impressions that
interested and dishonest politicians ever ready
20 produce upon their minds The only means that
appear at all feasible may be found in the agency
Of the press. Truth and sound practical advice
must be presented 10 these people through the me
dunn Of their own languages respectively. Their
minds must be disabused Of the false representa-
ton, that there IL in our country aristocratic
party Of monarchical tendencies and that this par
ty is inimical to the honest and worthy European,
who seeks home upon our shores.
To effect such influence, German daily news
paper was established in New Orleans a few
months since, entitled "DrR wAHRr REPuBLrKA-
sKs"-TAs True RepublicGn-through the advice
Of the late Central Wing Committee body Of
the most sterling and worthy men Of that State;
and IL has been in existence long enough 10 OBJ
tain the approval and commentator Of many
Of the most intelligent men Of our party, who
comprehend the importance Of lite prosperous
existence. What measure Of success IL has cx.
pcrienoed we know not, but its continuance TO
this time in its decorous and modest career is
proof Of the energy and perseverance ofts conduct
ors. Its usefulness, however, should be extended.
II should be read throughout the land, and the
hands Of its publishers should be strengthened. To
this end would direct attention to il. The agent,
John C. Jacob, esq, is at present in our city, and
contemplates visiting many parts Of the Union.
We commend him and his enterprise 10 the men
Of our party, and hope no German family will be
without the means Of correct political information
the TRUE REPvpLIchN Is 20 well adapted TO sup
nj
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Secretary of the Treasury.

CALIFoRNIANs.-We learn from despatch, da-
ted st. Louis, May 10th, that fifty Cafornians had
arrived there that day ria New Orleans, with
$250,000 gold dust. One of them robbed at
Orleans Of $4,000, and another the night before
their arrival at ST. Louis, robbed of s 500, and
another of SOS. The steamer Saranac, from Council
Bluffs left 1000 emigrants there, waiting for grass
to begin their journey. Provisions we're very high.
The smallpox had broken out among the Califor-
MIA emigrants Kanesville. Six had died.
There also few in Kanesville. The
Mormons were ready to start to Salt Lake.
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OPTICAL.
Notice qf surveying marks on The Florida Reef, in
letter from he Superintendent Of 1hs Coast Surrey
10 The Secretary Of Ds Treasury.
OUAbI DUhFEf WIND
WAsHINoToE, May 10, 1850. {

10 the Secretary Of uS Treasury.
CoAsr SURVEY OFFICE,
WAsHSeros, May 10, 1850. :
sIR In surveying the Florida coast it has been
found desirable and practicable to place signals
upon the reefs, as they will serve as important
marks to show these dangers, and, unless removed
by accident or design, are likely to be permanent
for some considerable time ! of opinion that
il would subserve the interests of navigation TO
give notice of their position and character, and
would respectfully request authority to give pub
licity TO the notice
Assistant Gerdes informs me that the steamers
Ohio and Georgia have both already found these
marks useful to them.
!. signal pole on Turtle Reef bearing S. E.
from Cesar's Creek, ~ feet above the water, with
braces feet from the base ON the top a tin cone
the upper half painted red, the lower white.
2. A signal on the Pacific Reef, E. s. L. from
Casars Creek, of the same dimensions-the upper
part of the painted white, the lower part red.
3. On Ajar Reef, Commonly called the Hay
Jack Reef, bearing f. by N. from Cesar's Creek
of the same dimensions upper part of the cone
painted red, the lower white.
4. On Long Reef, bearing L. Of Elliotts Key,
also Of the dimensions-the upper part of the
cone painted white, the lower part red.
Two beacons of similar dimensions were also put
up on the Triumph Rect. and on the Foioey Rocks,
but by some accident design they were lately
removed. Arrangements, however, have been
made to have them replaced during the fret calm
weather, and their bearings and character will be
as follows:
Triumph REEF. of Ragged Keys, painted red
above, white below.
FoiOey Rocks. w from Soldiers Key, white
above and red below
1t was attempted to place signal or beacon on
Lsdbtvy Reef, but it was found impracticabe.
The following large signals and beacons were put
up last year and recently:
Sombr1o Key-36 feet high, barrel, braces 25 feet
long.
Looe Keys feet high, barrel, braces % feet
long leans somewhat to the east.
Hest Sanbo-35 feet high, barrel, braces rs feet
long.
Sand Key Astronomical station 80 feet high,
barrel, braces 26 feet long; the sides recently
boarded up by Lieutenant Rodgers.
Eastern Dry Rocks-Near Sand Key; triangle,
Is feet poles.
Western Dry Roeks-Near Sand Key; Is feet
poles.
Middle Ground-Aso near Sand Key; triangle,
% feet poles the E. and w. sides boarded up.
Very respectfully, yours,
A. ID. BACHE,
Superintendent U. S. Coast Survey.
Hon. w. M. MEREDITH,
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The political aspect of the country at
this time is so remarkable and peculiar,
that quiet observer, Indifferent TO par
ties, might find in it great deal to in
terest him, and probably something to
afford instruction.
One singular phenomenon arrests the
attention at once-and that is, the extra
ordinary contrast between the calm tenn
per of the people and the excited warmth
Of public men. II is continually declared
that the Unionis in danger yet the public
mind is undisturbed. There is no excite
ment in cities, towns, villages, or rural
districts, that interrupts the ordinary
course Of life and business. The holders
of the Government stocks, who would be
very apt TO show some sensitiveness at the
approach Of such calamity as disunion,
appear 10 be very well satisfied with their
investments--so much so that public Sc
curities continue at handsome premium.
The people generally are slow to believe
that the Union is in any danger; they
send, through their State governments,
massive blocks to this city for the monu-
ment to WASHINGTON, and inscribe upon
them words Of affectionate devotion to the
Union, as the best mode of expressing the
reverence with which they cherish the
memory of the Father of his Country.
The contrast to which we have been al
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Congress.

In the Senate, yesterday, after the usual
morning business, discussion took place
Oh the bill changing the patent laws.
The compromise bill was then taken up,
and the amendment of Mr.. DAVIS, Of Mis-
sissippi, was modified at the suggestion OF
Mr.. PRATT, so as to prohibit the Terrific
rial Legislature of Utah from passing any
law to introduce or exclude slavery; and
inserting Immediately thereafter proviso
that nothing therein shall be construed as
prohibiting the passage of any law to give
security and protection to property now
there or which may hereafter be lawfully
carried there.
The debate was further continued by
Messrs. UpHAM, SoULE, and Downs.
In the House Of Representatives, reports
were made from several of the standing
committees. The report of the Commit
tee of Elections, heretofore made, adverse
to the admission of H. N. SMITH and A.
w. BABBITT as delegates from New Mex
leo and Utah, was considered in Commit
tee of the Whole on the state of the Union
as special order; and subsequently, the
further consideration of the subject was
postponed until the first Tuesday in July.
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ment, or any of the offices thereof, whether the
same be circulars, instructions, warrants, forms
returns, blanks, solid matter not, loaded, rule
work, or rule and figure work faint ruling or lin
ing, and red ruling lining, or by whatever
name, title, or description the same shall be known
to usually designated by the Office requiring IT,
and including, also, folding, stitching, pastng,
&c. on the following descriptions of paper, to wit
No Of .l..,.
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Local Matters.

FRE.-Yesterday, at about two o'clock, p. m,
the roof Of the house occupied by Mr.. Richard
Cruett, opposite the National Hotel, on the Ave-
nue., discovered TO be on fire; but by the very
prompt action Of the iremen the fire eItin-
guished. spark from some neighboring chimney
IL supposed 10 have been the cause
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Telegraphic.

New ORLEASs, May IS.
Cotton is rather dull. Sales of 900 bales at l2t
l2s for middling, being decline. Dealers are
waiting the news by the Hibernia. Rice is firm
and upward.
New YoRK, May PIP. m.
Cotton is drooping-2.000 bales sold. Flour is
duller. Corn "a 65 cents. New Loan Coupons,
20 offered. There successful forgery yester-
day Of . 100 on one Of the Philadelphia banks.
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State the price per page for every addi-
tional page on any Of the above over four
pages, estimating at 200 pages.
Blank forms. on any other description OF
printing required broadsde on any of the
above paper, each broadside to be counted
as one page.
Treasurer's weekly statement of treasury
drafts and specie, on imperial writing pa
per, per 100 sheets. ..................... 200
1t is expressly to be understood that no extra
charge Of any description will be allowed. The
prices bid for printing must cover and include all
contingencies and extras. E
The Department reserves the right to have any
description of printing, which may properly be
called shook or pamphlet work." executed by spe-
cial contract.
The bidders for printing will accompany their
bids with samples of quality Of the different kinds
OF paper they propose TO furnish.
Separate proposals will also be received for print
ing 600 copies of the "Annual Receipts and Expen
ditures Of the United States" for the fiscal year
ending 30th June, 1850, forming about $50 pages in
one volume, including paper, printing, folding, and
stitching The first part of the work to be printed
In the same manner as those for the fiscal year
ending 3Oth June, lS47, to page 25l, in every par
ticuar; and the second part those for the fiscal
year ending 30th June, 1874, in every particular,
May 23-law4w lUnionl
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The GENERAL ASSEMBLY of the Presbyterian
Church, old school, is in session at Cincinnati, and
that Of the new school at Detroit. If we are not
mistaken this is the first time either of these
blies convened at any other place than Phila-
delpha.
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GJ Fourth Ward Mrssrs. Eprrons Please
announce CHApLss 8. WALLACE AZ candidate for
the Common Council for the Fourth Ward.
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Post once Operations.

The POSTMASTER GENERAL has established the fol-
lowing Post Offices for the week ending
May Is, 1850
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THr Cosorrr.-we to-day publish the advertise
mcnt OF Madame dc Marguerittes TO which refer
ence was made yesterday.
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The RAooED MAs.-His walk il as that Of
man at peace with himself and the rest Of man kind
There IL easy repose in his gait and men.
Sometimes he holds the right wrist in the palm Of
the left hand behind him, and looks 10 the ground;
other times he suffers both arms 10 hang grace
fully at his sides. HE dark hair has been neither
trimmed combcd for many long day; but We
perceive that the dark beard on his face has lately
been clipped ittle-it IL not 20 long as il was.
His clothes have long been very ragged: thought
in the winter, that he must be cold, bat be never
seemed 10 suffer. Our fears arc now for the cause
Of modesty. Sometimes have seen a little golden
cross dangling upon his breast II is said that for
many months a lime-house between the city and
Georgetown has afforded him lodgings. We long
desired TO talk with him; but he always appears 10
avoid salutstions. One Of our friends, some weeks
ago, offered him help, and told him he would give
him employment; but the ragged man thankfully
declined both favors, saying that he had all that
nature called for, and Of course did net desire
charity A for labor, he said he could get along
without that. We yesterday met him on the Ave-
nue., and thought he looked worse than ever We
spoke TO him quickly, that he might be of his
guard. "Does the band perform at the Capitol 10.
dayi'' we asked. "sir,' said he, az he leisurely
measured his questioner with his eye without either
trcpidation a repulsivc frown, bot with n cool,
eye-laughing air, that seemed TO cay, IL know what
you are sfteri" The question repeated; and
in deliberate and Indifferent though polite man
ner, he replied, and 10 surprise too, with true
Mlcssn accent, 'I'm sure, sir, that's more than
knowP'-and he passed by in amanner that plainly
told, 81 have little time TO spend in small talk with
you" And here ends all VIC know, or can know,
Of The ragged man
LIEUTENANT b. w. HuSTER.-This gentleman
is recovering from the injuries he lately received
None Of them prove to be Of a permanent oharac-
ter, except in 20 far his arm may be weakened
by the fracture II sustained
PusUTEn.-Some chemist has stated that cop.
perss will destroy all the unpleasant (and proba-
bly,, all the unhealthy efiuvia arising from
and other filthy places, called in the "doctor
books" we believe, o-miasmata. II it is a
potent neutrsizing agent, think II may be freely
used in our cities, at small expense and with much
benefit Some Of The common sewers Of Washing
ton would be good subjects on which 10 make ex-
periments to test lite efficacy.
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MAY 20. 1850
TERMS.

Board per day. ........... .......... 81 %
BY the week, at the rate Of (per day.. 80
BY the month. at the rate of (per day.. 90
Children under ~ years of age, and servants.
hslfprice. May l6-TTh&S2m
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"f D' NN q bfto.' A"cu"neer'
GASOMETER APPARATUS, FIXTURES, &c /,
VI AT AUCTION.--On Friday next, the Path
instant. at IL O'clock m we shall sell by order Of
the Commissioner Of Public Buildings, at the Cap
itol, the Gasometer Apparatus and Fixtures, re-
Gently placed in the Capitol yard. Tho Gssome-
ter is 20 feet diameter and II feet high.
Terms-cash. DYER n BROTHER,
May 81 Auctioneers
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sEA-BATHING.
Old Paint Comforf Hotel.

THIS magnificent establishment is now open Tor
Il the reception of visitors. Surrounded entirely
by salt water II affords every facility for Sea Bath
ing. There very capscious and well arranged
Beth Houses with Hot Baths, and Shower Baths
and fine Surf and splendid Beach for those who
prefer the open
The Hotel situated directly on the Bay, and in
view Of the Atlantic, presents beautiful prospect;
while Fortress Monroe, the largest military work
in the Union offers TO the visiter splendid prone
nades, daily military paradcs. and fine music. No
place can Sc more healthy, possess a finer eli
mate than this does through the entire summer
and fall months; proverbially healthy, having had
no cholera here last summer; nor have we ever ep-
idemic diseases Of any kind, or fever and ague,
bilious fever.
With drinking water unsurpassed in excellence,
offer the attractions of fine Band Of Music, and
the most beautiful Ball. Room in the Union.
LANES 8 FRENCH
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On every other description of paper, not
designated above, but to be so by the Office
ordering it, whether circulars, Instructions.
warrants, forms, returns, &C., as specified
in the first paragraph, for
1 Dage on a sheet Der 100 aha.ta