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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-08-20
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INiH etE Improvement must be seen 10 be apprecia
Of aientsa Invited 10 call al The original VIRGINIA shy
Lbl1 DAGUERREAN GALLERY, where may be found all The
4rt H1g;''rnlrii's consisting of the
CELEROTSPE,
2; "hfh urht children aiay be ta.eh IN second
TALBOTYPE,
pas'Fnto'ype on Paper. and
HYALoTYPE.
nierryles Glass which, with every other Improvement
~ o be obtained II the Gallery NJ" f Main Street, above
-tle NORTHERN COMBINATION SKY LIGHT IS now
~ litistt.a. the largest IN the State.
- ID cii WM A. PRATT & co. Propriet"rs.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-08-20
TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 20. $50

gstraes, clerks, consabos, sheriff. &C. in intelligence
ponptness IN The discharge of their duties and Responsible
~ both to public opinion and prcuniay, suffer in conpar
son with similar officers in no State under any system
with which have any acquaintance.
In no department OF government perhaps ae The people so
much interested ms in the judiciary, and III that the popular
feature has operated bcneiiciny than its most san
euine friends anticipated BY subectin the judges l" re-
election at regular periods the drones dropped The ell
cient officers re elected and instead o the stand still system
OF Virginia. The lncnnbents, looking ahead rrlcclnn are
prompt in The discharge Of their duties and lahnos IN Their
efforts 10 improve their qualifications or hrr important
stations Those who aprlrhend haa want ni in!'rn' nee
dignity, ability, &C. will grow of elccine The judges by
the people either ignorant of the practical operation "i
the popular SYSTEM tncred with The leavrn 1T a"i"r-
racy, or belong 10 that russ of men opposed !" progress
welded Ia bad systems consecratrd Ly antiquity, Than
IL good Of modern development. So far as have been
uhe the operations Of is popular systems at
government their tendency is the energies al The
whole people, and increase greatly their enterprise ana -
raj intelligence HIRAM SIMS.
WILLIAM r. EARLY ESQ.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05
A Splendid FORTUNE MAY BEGAINED
BY AN OUTLAY OF flO OR E5.
METROPOLITAN PORTRAIT CLUE,

Offices -88, Albany Road, London England.
VHSHE Directors beg to announce that there will be
I'LL drawn for grand series Of Portraits of all Horses
entered for the forthcoming GREAT DERBY RACE.
The drawing will be conducted upon those honorable
principles which have hitherto given great satisfac-
on and secured to the above Association such extensive
patronage and that while the past success and high
estimation in which the Club is held subjects of
pleasing congrauaton to the projectors they encourage
endeavours for still further development Of their plan
For the FUTURE therefore, the number Of Prizes will be
extended the Portraits of all Horses that are entered
for each particular Race-non-starer as well as win
ners and starters. The following list is now OPEN
900 members each class, first class Gl0 second do
is; third do. 81. Parties have more shares
in each either of the different classes Those mem
bers who draw the Portraits OF first second and third
Horses the other starting Horses also those that do not
start but which entered for the Race will receive
the following prizes. The drawing will take place ten
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

Know all men by these presents that |, - OF
-, do hereby constitute and appoint - my at
torney, for and in my name to vote on all questions
that may be brought before the meeting Of stock
holders of the Louisa Railroad Company to be held on
the day OF lat Of intended to be a stand
ing power, add, or at any future meetings. until this
pooer is reooked superseded By oaother hereby ra-
as fully as if l were present and voting in person.
In testimony whereof have hereunto affixed my hand
and seal this day of is
[sEAL.l
To be attested by one witness.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

O. FOR RENT, the store lately occupied by Mr.
Eal John w Sharp Sadlers store, on 18th street
opposite the Penitentary store. Apply to
TOLER & COOK, Agents,
te ID Lisles Row
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

4
ToLER & COOK, Agents,
te IA Lisle's Row
81 FOR RENT, very neat office in Isles
Esa Row, suitable Tor professional gentleman. Rent
" - ToLER g. COOK,
te IA Lises Row.
f=s A DEsIRA ABLE FAMILY RESI-
EGia DENCE.-Ihe middle house in Thomas Row },
Mr. Daniel Truehealts is for rent and immediate
e 4 S'' ''' 7. W aP6'R + & co.
AEA FOR RENT, that very desirably located re-
sdence Just above the Centenary Church, corner OF
grace and 4h streets, at present occupied by Mr. Benz
Also, the tenement opposite the Centenary Church
Apply to
a. FOR RENT-Two tenements at 50 per
ies RAcAUTHoRN.
El corner q . FIR grocery and
small Il saiat@IE APpy to
a, FOR RENT, smafBed Room over my store,
fe Is 'Np ~ JAS. WINSTON.
"a ODD-FELLOWS' SALOON.-This large
a and well arranged Saloon, suitable for any kind Of
exhibition is Torrent by the day, week, or month"; as
'N' ~ p ToLER & COOK ok, Agents,
fe ID Lse's Row, Pearl street.
EM SPRING FASHION FOR GENTLE
Ia MEMS HATS, 1861. II. ANTHONY,
80 Columbian Hotel corner, for the accommodation OF
strangers who expected to visit the city to witness
the ceremonies of laying the cornerstone of the monu
ment to the memory of Washington, will introduce the
Spring Fashion tBeebes beautiful mode) on Wednes-
day morning, the goth inst. The following list of
prices, commenced by him twelve months ago, has gil
ven universal satisfaction:
Best quality moleskn .................$3 so
Second quality ......."...... 3 90
Best quality silk .............. 2 so
Second ." .,,,.,..... 9 90
FINE CALFSKIN SEWED BOOTS,
ONLY THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS.
j. II. Anthony has made an arrangement with one
of the best makers in the city of Philadelphia to supply
him with a handsome and substantial Calfskin Sewed
BOOT, which he will sell at the unprecedented low
price OF So So The attention of gentlemen is respect
fully solicited, they the best and cheapest Boots
that have ever been offered for sale in this city. He n-
tends to keep but the kind, and sell them at one
price. fe 10
economy IN observation-disclosures
M WASHING POWDER.--By the use of this
Powder there will bea great saving in SOAP labor and
time 1t will render unnecessary the use of either wash
ing board or machine, and prevent the and tear OF
the usual rubbing process
Warranted to keep in any climate and not to njure
the finest fabrices For sale wholesale and RETAIL by
PURCELL, LADD & CO., Druggists,
te n 90 Main street.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

NJOTECE.-TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF
Iva THE LOUISA RAILROAD COMPANY. -
An act of the General Assembly passed the I'd day of
February instant, directs the Treasurer OF the Common
wealth to subscribe the guarantee of the State to
tain bonds Of the Company
An act passed on the day OF Jan'y ultimo pro-
vides Tor the extension of the Louisa Railroad from
Stanton to Coyngton Both these acts require the
ton Of the stockholders. A general meeting will be
held at Louisa Court House on Wednesday, 9th OF
March, at IL o'clock.
By order of the Board,
JNO. GARRETT, Treasurer
~ B. Stockholders will be entitled to free ticket
]. G.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

ENOR HIRE, two very genteel house GIRLS, Of
H. good character. Also, an old woman, accus-
toned to mnding children. Apply to
TOLER g. COOK,
Agents and Auctoneers,
pearl s,r,o+
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

ls Glass. .i20 ,0UO IlO,OO0 t5,0UO t5,000 100000
I'd. do :. 10000 5000 $500 $500 5000
Sd. do 1900 1000 500 800 1000
The number of Prizes to be distributed in each Glass
209 that being the number OF Horses entered for the
Race. All letters to contain remittance drafts, bank
notes. &C., addressed and made payable to the mana
gng director, JOHN BURRIDGE, ESQ.,,
SO Albany Road, London, England
Numbers forwarded Immediately on receipt OF re-
mtance. Full particulars OF the Race will be sent with
the fortunate numbers to each subscriber that he may
know his position, and whether not he be OF the
fortunate Office commission II per cent, to be deduct
ed from the above Prizes. de % d3m
INTER ESTING TO THE PUBLiC.-RO-
III 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, Warranted, J SCIS-
SORS, SURGICAL AND DENTAL INSTRU-
MENTS; also, fine stock OF DlSSECTING IN
of very highly finished NAIL CUTTERS. Persons
afflicted with their nails growing in the flesh will do well
to call and get one 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 SCARltlCATORS.
He feels confident in saying that he offer greater in
duceents in his line than any other establishment in the
city, naSmuch he is practical manufacturer of in
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 next door to b. e. Harrison & Co.'s Drug Store
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

ROOK CATALOGUE.-J W. RANDOLPH,
- l2l Main street, Richmond, Va, has just pub
shed complete (up to January 1850 catalogue Of
1870 pages in alphabetical ORDER of his extensive assort
ment OF Books Agriculture and Gardening, Arith-
metics, Astronomy, Algebra, Bookkeeping and Inte
Tables; Biography, Botany, Cookery, Chemistry,
Drawing Dictionaries, Education, Fariers, Cattle and
Shooting; Fortune-Tellng and Dreaming; French,
Geography Grammar, Geology and Miuelalogy; &C.
ometry, German, Greek History, Hebrew, Juvenile,
Law, Logic, Letter Writer'S Latin, Miscellaneous, Me-
doal, Maps and Travellers Guides, Military, Mytholo-
gy and Antiquities; Mechanics, Mathematics, Novels,
Natural History, Political Economy and Speech
es; Poetry, Primers, Natural and Mental Philoso-
ply, Periodicals, Receipt Books, School Reading
Books, Rhetorics, and School Speaker Spoilers,
Science, Spanish, Travels and Voyages; Theology,
Temperance, &c; with size of volume, style Of
binding, and prices of each Book. Deduction will be
made, from printed prices, to those who buy in guam
titles, This catalogue will be furnished gratutously.
Copies mailedto all who make applications by letter
(post paid This Book will be found useful to those
who are making adding to Libraries, teachers and
others. NH
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05
Office

l.. d. & W. G. Crenshaw have associated with them
in their business, Joseph H. Crenshaw, to date from LIST
January 1850 and the firm will henceforth be under
the style of L. d. d w. G. CRENSHAW Il co.
fa 26
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

- DESIRABLE FAMILY RESIDENCES FOR
Ea RENT.-The family residences over the stores of
Parker, Bayley & Nmmo and Gay, Mathews g. Co.,
on Eagle Square, are for rent. Terms favorable
Apply to BROOKS & BELL.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

y IFE INSURANCE.-Persons DESTROYS of eff
IA tectng 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 not lower than any other Office For
their pompude in settlement of losses they refer to the
annexed extract from receipts of persons who have sus-
tanned losses:
Received $500 for slave named Fountaine--Jas T.
White
Received $500 for slave named Chas Brown-Lucy
+. Lyme.
Received S550for slave named John-James M Ba-
ker.
Received 5000 for slave named Ed. Stanard-sam'l
S. Myers.
Received $3.50 for a slave named Jim Cosby--Sam'l S.
Myers.
JAMEs BosHER, Pret.
JNo. II. BosHER, Sec'ry. ia
M EW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COM
L PANY This company issued during the month
OF January, l06 new policies and usual the list EN-
braces some OF all the various pursuits of business men,
&c &c.
This company's accumulated capital on the LIST OF
January, $2ll 1923 50he tisca year being altered
from 18th April to LIST of January
The dividends OF the company for eight and a halt
months up to January, was 40 per cent, and interest on
former dividends for same period per cent.
Insurance IN this company may be effected by calling
at the Baptist Book Depository, No 203 square above
the Farmers Bank Doctors A. G. Workman and F,
w. Hancock, Medical Examiners.
fe l9 CHAS WORKMAN, Agent.
GANE HUNDRED boz. WOOL, MIXED
W AND COTTON HALF HOSE, country knit,
for saleb
fe 20 ALEX. MOTT.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

ROOKS.-E Elisha by the Rev F. W. Krumacher
NJ D. D., author OF Elijah, the Tishbte, &c-5Oc
Desutoria; the recovered MSS. of an Eccentric-s7c
The Red Indians Of New Foundland, by the author
of Prairie Bird-50c
Mysteries Of the Court of London, part 3 is now in
press and will be Issued in a few days
KDckerbocker for February-$5 per annum.
GEO M. WEST e. BRO,
fe 25 Hinder Fyobonaa UntaI
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

- DESIRABLE FAMILY RESIDENCES FOR
EaI RENT have for rent two very desirable family
residences one situated Marshall street, between 9Th
and 9th streets, and the other Sd street, between
Marshall and Clay streets. To good tenants, the rent
will be reasonable. For terms apply to
fe % JAMES ROSHER
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

~ FOR RENT-The fine, large and well finisned
E store of the granite front building, four doors
below the Of Main and 9Th streets Possession
can be had Immediately Apply to
nv 81 B. & S. JONES'
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05
COMPREHENSIVE.

The undersigned have this day associated themselves
under the style of John Wombe & Co., for the purpose
of carrying on GENERAL COMMISSION 'BUSI-
NESS, and solicit share of public patronage. Strict
attention will be paid to all consgments and liberal adj
vances made when desired
JOHN WOMBLE,
JOHN E. WOMBLE.
February 26th 1850.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

- FOR RENT, and possession given Immediate
EAly, the desirable residence on I'd street, between
Main and Cary. The house has nine good rooms, and
hydrant water in the yard. Apply to
de % RICH HILL, Jr
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

ND u. sOM ERVILL u, AGENT, PLAN
MAo TIERS FACTORY Office on 18th street.
south of Cary offers for sale the Manufactures of the
Company, on fair terms AT present he has on hand 34
and A Osnaburgs Cotton Y arms, labelled Cunning
ham q Anderson Cotton Bats, Candle Wick and
Leading Lines te 9
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05
A NEW SYSTEM OF READING--by
~ Professor Vaudeville, of Hamilton College, New

EMAIL FARM FOR RENT, four miles from
~ the city, containing 1lS acres about so acres cleared
on the Meadow Bridge Road, adjoining the lands Of
Messrs. Edmond g. Davenport, and Mr.. Claiborne
Christian. The improvements consist of neat framed
house. with rooms, and the necessary out houses
Rent 1925 per annum. Apply to
TOLER & COOK. Agents.
- Daorl
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

NOR HIRE.-A servant GIRL for hire for the
IL balance of the year. who has been accustomed to
do house work or wait children. Any uerson wish
at this office. e IL
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05
FORM OF PROXY.

N. B. Stockholders will be entitled to free ticket
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

So FOR RENT-The smallest of the three new
store houses on 18th street, opposite Messrs Kent,
Kendall & Atwater. Possession given LIST May. APP
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

- RENT.-My new place, about one mile north of
Richmond, containing 90 acres is nowfo rent for
more years. The buildings have just been finished,
consisting OF handsome dwelling, with rooms, kitch
en-, smokehouse, stable, carriage house, &c The stu
alton is remarkably healthy and retired and in good
neighborhood. There is spring of most excelentw wa
ter within 100 yards OF the house.
JAS. r.. SUTTON, Jr.,
Land, Pension and General Agent,
Nearly opposjte South gate OF Captol Square
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05
From this day (May 9Th, 1S49,J the DAILY TIN

49, FAMILY HOUSE ON FRANKLIN ST
E4 FOR RENT, the large and new house at the cor
ner Of Franklin and Second streets, occupied by Mr..
Thomas Boiling; has 10 rooms, and all convenient out
houses; possession will be given the LIST day Of October
and the house put in neat order Apply at the office Of
James Gray & Sons.
au % JAMES GRAY.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

- DESIRABLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
EA FOR RENT.-The new, commodious and ele-
giant dwelling house, recently erected on the corner OF
Marshall and LIST streets, being finished, is offered
for rent The house has eleven rooms with every
cessay clubhouse, and the situation is believed to be
one OF the most pleasant in thatpart OF the city To
good tenant the will be made moderate. Apply to
VIM. BOOTWRIGHT,
ja22--tf Corner of Broad and LIST streets.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

- FOR RENT--The desirable residence situa-
Eia ted on 4th street. between Franklin and Grace
streets, lately in the occupancy of VIM. H. Smith APP
ply to JAMES M. TAYLOR.
ia %
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

a. FOR RENT, very neat office in Isles
gal Row, suitable for professional gentleman Rent
OK nor enpun1 Ann1v to
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

MAIssOLUTION.-Jose H. Crenshaw having
hI associated himself in business with L. D. & w.
G. Crenshaw, and John Womble having purchased his
interest in the business of John Womble & Co., that CO.
partnership is this day dissolved by mutual consent
JOHN WOMBLE,
JOSEPH H. CRENSHAW,
JOHN E. WOMBLE.
February Goth 1850.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

do house work wait on children. ANY uerson wish
ing to hire servant OF this description will please apply
at this office ta ID
limited STATES CENTRAL CLOTH-
~ ING STORE, BY TVlM S. SCARFF, No. SO
Mum Street, Richmond, Va.-Daily receiving and
constantly on hand assortment of GOODS suited TO
every season of all Styles quality and finish at ,chole
sale or retail The stock Of FALL AND WIN.
TEX CLOTHING, is superior in quality, and OF
assorted styles suited to all classes consisting of great
variety of COATS, PANTALOONS, VESTS,
CLOAKS, &c, OF the best Foreign and Domestic
Cloths and Silks, upon the most reasonable terms
SHIRTS, DRAWERS AND SOCKS, and every
other article that can be found in any similar establish
menti the Union In addition to the stock OF READY
MADE CLOTHING, there is connected with the establish
ment, large number Of competent workmen, capable
OF supplying any demand for CLOTHING MADE
10 ORDER, in the most fashionable, neat and supe-
nor manner, warranted to fit.
BOYS AND SERVANTS CLOTHING Of every
variety style and Sizes OF elegant and substantial make
The proprietor having devoted the whole OF his time
to every branch of the business can safely assure his
customers that this establishment the largest and best
regulated Clothing Emporium in Virginia, and unez-
ceed in the United States. Being now on a visit to
the North for the purpose OF making purchases be will
be able on his return to present ast larger addition
varieties his already well selected stock as low if not
lower, than they can be had elsewhere.
DO not forget the number,
NJ
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

GHAVING AND WASHING SOAPS
y RousePs Military Shaving Soap; Louis Brown
Sand Balls and Cakes; HauePs Premium Almond
Cream; Haue's Saponacou Compound; Taylo rs Crys'
talne Wash Balls; Glenn's Lbersn Palm Soap, pre-
pared from the pure palm OIL CASTLE Soap Huls va;
and for ssls by A. BODEKER,
mho No. II Main street
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

To be attested by one witness.
fe 7-dt6Mh
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05
HwRANDRETH,S PILLS. W. Dyott &

B. BRANDRETH, NJ D., Proprietor.
principal Druggist in Richmond, Petersburg, Norfolk
Portsmouth, Fredericksburg, Alexandria, Washington,
and by Druggists generally throughout the United
States whose names appear in full in Dyotts Oracle Of
Health II. w. DYOTT & SONS,
nv 10 Sole Wholesale Agents.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-03-05

HpLEACHED GOODS.-Bleached Shirtings
ELY common to SUPERIOR PA Sheetings; Drilings
and satin Jeans, Sc &c just received and for sale by
te Is KENT, PAINE & KENT.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1850-06-12
The Census Law for 1850.

This law has seen published, and il is very
comprehensive. The information which il
proposes 10 embrace, includes population,
profession, color, occupation, place of birth,
number Of marriages, deaths, the persons
who can read and write, deaf, dumb, blind,
insane, slaves, fugtives and manumIted, the
acres Of land improved and unimproved, the
cash value of each farm, the vaue o! farming
implements and machinery, the live stock,
tae produce during the year ending June / :,
1850, and the quantity of each particular ar
ticle; the products Of industry and the values;
names of towns, counties and cities; the ag~
gregate valuation of real and personal estate,
the amount of taxes assessed, the numoer
and character of The public ho !, the extent,
OF public Libraries; he nunlber, class and
circulation of The eriodlcals and newspapers;
the number Of criminals; the cost Of labor,
the average price Of board 10 laboring man
per week, the average wages Of a female
domestic per week, lha verage payment Of
n carpenter per day, the average wages of
day laboer, the average wages of farm
hand, The number and value Df the churches,
and indeed, every species Of social statistics
which can make those kind Of tables valua.
BILE as sources of public information and ref
eIencc