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The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21

SoLoMoN's TEMPLE.-We find in an
English paper the following extract from
an unpublished lecture on the progress Of
the arts and sciences and the antiquity of
Free;nasonry.
''Fieemansory, we are informed, was
reduced to rules at the building of Solo
mons Temple, and there is every reason
to believe that some bond Of uaion was
necessary in such congregatcd mass of
workmen.
The number of masOns employed i'm
building the temple was one hundred and
thirteen thousand six hundred, besides
the men of burden, not irecmasons, who
amounted to seventy thousand more.
The footstonc of this mighty fabric was
leveled in the fourth year of Solornon's
reign. the third after the death of David,
and the 4Sth year after the passage of the
Hebrews through the Red Sea. The
building commenced in Mount Moriah on
Monday. the second day Of the month
lit. which answers to the 2lst Of our
April; and it was finished in all parts in
little more than seven years, on the 9th
day Of the month Bull. which answers to
our Esd day Of October. being the second
month of the sacred year, and the 1lth Of
Solomon's reign. Every piece Of the
edIhce whether timber. stone or metal.
was brought ready cut. framed Or polished
to Jerusalem. so that no other tool was
wanting, no other sound was heard. than
what was necessary to join the several
parts together. All the noise Of the axe,
hammer and saw was confined to the forest
Of Lebanon. and the quarries and plains
Of Z-reJadeth, that nothing might be
heard among the masons OF Zion but har-
! mony and peace.
ANOTHER NEW CosrUME.-The Panama
Herald says it has seen native girl wear
ino twenty -one American double eagles
(S4eO) linked together SO as to form a
chain. On the persons of two others we
have seen, says the same paper. from
$4,000 to $4,000 worth Of pearls aud dla :
monds. with hundreds Of dollars wort of
rich lace and yet all were bare-footc.l,
leeming shoes and stockings unnecessary
to complete their costume.
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21
PUNLISAED ID
EVERY SAT UR0Ax
PR4M sa

In advance, per year,$2 90
Not paid in advance. 8 so
Not paid until six
months have expir-
ed 800
Not paid till the year
has expired, $50
No subscription received
for less time than a wear,
unless the price be paid in
advance.
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21

SUMMARY EXECUTION OF A WRETCH.
Our readers will remember the accounts
which we published some weeks since of
murder committed in Washington county.
Ala, by man named John B Hardin. and
negro whom he had stolen, with other
property. from IA gentlemen in Florida.
From the correspondence Of the Mobile
Tribune, we obtain the sequel of the
tragic affair. 1t seems that Hardin was
arrested in Shelby county, Ala. The
writer says:
'.He was carried from Shelby county to
Henry county, Ala. n delegation was
sent from Milton, Santa Rosa county. Fla,
to get him from the authorities in Alabama,
and bring him to Milton, which was done.
Yesterday he was executed in Milton by
the people. without IA trial. The negro
who assisted him, belonged to Joseph
Forsyth. was also hung at the same time
yesterday, Friday, May 5Oth at half past
12 o'clock. He confessed the crime. and
said he richly deserved death, for he had
been villain all his life. He had TWEEN tv
wives living and had killed sixteen men,
and all he was sorry for was, that he was
not permitted to live long enough to kill
four more. He and the negro Jack were
both hung to one tree, and buried in one
grave. Repentance and remorse were
strangers to him. He said his father and
brother were both hung. He refused tu
make any further confession, as he would
duplicate many heads Of families who
passed as respectable, and would there by
leave many widows and orphans.
He met death without a shudder; was
as cool as cucumber. He repenteL ol
nothing he had done, and said lie would.
Gf turned loose, be as bad as ever, if not
worse. The only request he had to make.
was not to be put to torture. lie said he
wished to be hung and decentIy buried.''
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21

Medical use Of Salt. In many cases Of
disordered stomach. teaspoonfuI Of salt
is a certain cure. In the violent internal
pain, termed collie, a teaspoonful Of salt
dissolved in pint OF cold water, taken as
soon as possible, with short nap immcdi:
ately after, is one Of the most effectuaI and
speedy remedies known. The same Will
relieve a person who seems almost dead
from receiving heavy fall.
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21

GREAT DRoUGHr IN MExIco.-We are
permitted to make the following extract
from letter, dated Zacatecas, MAY 18th,
to commercial house of this city:
1--WE are in a most miserable state here
at present. We have had no rain Of any
consequence since August last, and the
country is actually burnt up. Many of
our-roads are impossible for want Of water
Corn is Sc 50 per $50 pounds. and in
some parts of the State of Zacatecos is
selling at 50. Flour just ground down is
worth $50 per 500 pounds, and other
things in proportion. The loss of animals
would not be credited in any other place.
We know of one estate which lost ]. 400
head cf sheep in March last. and it has been
worse since. Of course there is literally
no trade at present, as the people are either
maintained by charity, or are eating every
thing that comes in their way. Every day
until it rains will be worse, and we cannot
expect any commercial prosperity until
another aud good harvest Of Indian corn
is gathered On the 25th ult. we had a
sharp frost, which has injured the wheat
crop. This is produced by irrigation and
was just caught in the ear.''
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21
POST OFFICE INFORMATION

A single letter means any weighing ounce
avoidrupois or less. A letter weighing over oz
and less than isregarded as letters.
newspaper, means paper of 1900 square in
ches or less
No P. M. can frank letter weighing over ],
ounce. except on soficial Basiness.'
Postage on letters from any office in the u s.
to and from California, or our Territories on the
Paclhc, 40 cents prepaid not. Newspapers
ana pamphlets cents each, sea postage, and the
inland Postage to be added, amy.
P. M whose CONS were 5000 or less for the
year ending June 80, 1850, can send and receive
written letters free, not weighing over or.
each on their own private business-They can
frank to California, or any other place in the q.
S. possessions, bnt not beyond.
Postage on letters to China, &c. NAV be IS
cents IS cents
Postage on regular or transient papers, l or l !
cents, and 80 per cent. commission them.
Total postage on papers to Great Britain 4
cents. cents to be paid in each country; to any
place through Great Britain cents, prepaid.
The Postage on letters, to or from Great Brit
ain is 81 cts, the single rate.
The franking privilege travels with its pos
sessor.' A Postmaster frank through any
Office he may pass in travelling, but he cannot
send franked letters from his own office at the
same time.
Postmasters whose annual compensation is not
over $500, may frank names of subscribers and
money to newspapers.
Postmasters entitled by law to the follow
ing commissions on the amount of letter postages
received by them IN each quarter Of the gear,
and in due proportion of any fractional part of a
quarter but no Postmaster receive larger
compensation from commissions than $500 per
quarter:
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21

A commission of so per cent, is allowed on
postage of Newspapers, Pamphlets, and Maga-
zines; also two cents is allowed for the delivery
of each free letter, excepting free packets of
printed matter. such Speeches, &c, though
made up in letter form,) to officers where the
commission does not amt to $500.
On letters received for distribution at such
offices as are designated for that purpose by the
Postmaster General, commission of per cent.
is allow ed. Postmasters whose annual compen-
sation is not 5000 may frank names of sub
scrbers and money to editors.
At offices where the mail is regularly to arrive
between the hours of o'clock in the evening
and 5 o'clock in the morning, so instead of 40
per cent. is allowed on the first 500 of letter
postage.
The North-Carolinian., 1851-06-21

THE LUNGS The following simple ex
pertinent is said to be test OF the sound
ness of the lungs: Let the patient draw in
flating the lungs. The number Of seconds
he can count is then to be carefully noted
not exceed eight, and is often less than six
seconds. p!eurisy and pneumonia. it
ranges from nine to four seconds. But
when the lungs are sound, the time will
range as high as twenty and thirty seconds.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-15
CITY TRAVELLERS DIRECTORY.

DEPARTURE OF CARS Il BOATS,
FROM RICHMOND.
Northern Cars, for Fredericksburg, Washington, &C.,
daily, at half past o'clock, A. M.
Southern Cars for Petersburg, Weldon, &c, daily, at
half past Is o'clock. P. M.
Central Cars, for Charlottesville, Staunon, Springs,
&c. or I,ynchburg daily, at o'clock. A. NJ.
Petersburg Accommodation Train, Tuesdays, Thurs
DAYS and Saturdays, at half past o'clock, A. NJ.
DauyiIle Cars, for Appomattox River, Farmvle,
lvuchburg &c. VI ondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,
at o'clock, A. M. and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sa
turdays, at half past o'clock P. NJ.
Norfolk Steamboat, Curtis Peck,) Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays at half past o'clock, A. NJ.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at half past s
Lvnchburg Canal Packet. daily, except Sunday, at
O'Clock, P. M.
ARRIVAL OF CARS AND BOATS,
AT RICHMOND.
Northern Cars from Acqua Creek Fredericksburg,
&c. daily at O'clock P M
Southern Cars from Weldon, Petersburg, &c, daily,
at half past 6 o'clock, A. M.
Central Railroad Cars, from Charlottesville, &c,
daily at half past o'clock, P: M,
Petersburg Accommodation Train, Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays at O'clock P M.
Richmond and Danville Cars, from the Appomattox
NJ; and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at ST
P. M.
Norfolk Steamboat, lat Rocketts0 Mondays, We'd
nesdays and Fridays, at Al P. M.
Norfolk Cars and Steamboat, via Port w althail
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at A T. M.
Packets from Lynchburg, daily except Mondays, at
o'cock,P NJ.
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100000 h .t3 4 4. ses. as3.


Railroad Company, at their last annual meeting de-
termned to relay about fifty miles Of their road with
he ay Ural and Tor that purpose directed the Presi-
dent and Directors to borrow 5000 900 upon the bonds
OF the Company, payable in 1872 bearing per cent
interest, payable semi annually and secured by mort
gage OF the road and the whole property OF the com
pany. The mortgage has been executed to II w
Fry, VIM H Macfariand and James Lyons and re-
corded according 10 the la WIS OF Virginia so that the
entire property OF The company OF every kind is
pledged Tor the payment OF the principal and interest
OF The debt subject only to prior debt o 500 0OO
guaranteed by the State, which is eff ct a debt
on y S4o,ooOt 70 the private ockhoders as the State
owns three htths ofths stock OF the Company
Ia obedience TO the above mentioned resolution
OF the Stockholders, and by order of The Board of
propose Is for the said o4n until the dav of Jsuua-
ry next Bidders may Offer tor any sum not ess than
one hundred dollars, and The sum loaned NAV be paid
IN three instruments. viz: the fist days of MAY and
July 1882 and January, 1853
The undersigned refers those disposed TO take the
loan to the last annual report Of the President aud Di-
reclOrs to the stockholders, by which it will be seen
Una the company IS in an eminenty prosperous con-
dltlon with capital in its road ma chnery, &c. of
100000.
The interest will be paid upon coupons at Rich
mond, at the Office ofthe company; in Washington,
at the Banking House of Seden, Withers & Co: or
IN New York, at one of the Banks, as the holders
may prefer.
ANY further information which may be desired will
be readily furnished by the undersigned at Richmond.
EDMUND FONTAINE,
President Va Central Railroad COMPANY
Richmond, December 11th, 1851.
de 1S-2awtSth Ian
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-15

EpAPTIST DEPOSITORY Just received
III at this store, a large supply Of Denominations
and Evangelical Works; amongst which are the fol-
lowing:
Our stock of Religious Books, including Bibles. TIES.
taments, and Hymn Books, is large, and at low
prices; call and examine.
Bibe The Family, or Hints on Domestic Happi.
ness bv H A Boardman
The Royal Preacher. by James Hamilton, ID
The Life aud Times OF Mart Luther
The Design of Baptism. with other Baptistical
Tracts for the Times, by Irah Chase, ID
Light for the Young, by Maria Jane Jewsberry
Heavenly Foolman or Description OF the man that
ges TO Heaven by John Bunyan
Bunyan's Searching, Directing. Inviting, Awaken
ing, Devotional Works and Holy War
Duties of Masters Servants, three premium es-
says, by McTyere. Sturgis and Holmes
The knowledge OF Jesus, the most excellent Of the
Sciences, by Alexander Carson, LII
The Old Red Sand tone, with illustrations, by New
Walk in an Old Field, by Hugh Miller
Infant Baptism, Part and Pillar yf Popery, by
100 copies of the Evils of Infant Baptism, by re
Howell, D D
1000 copies of the Baptist Psamody, by Manly, DID
and Manly Jroi all the different sizes and qualities
CHARLES WORTHAM,
de4 Depositary.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-15
H1ANCY CRATE AND FENDER MAN.

a. UFACTORY, E AND 9TH STREETS, RICHMOND
VrRGINA.-The subscriber continues to carry on the
above business in all its various Misunderstanding for
sale 300 CRATES, with Tenders and Summer Pieces,
embracing 100 different kinds, such at present
continue to receive monthly all the various patterns
from all the Eastern cities; and having devoted the
last twelve years to this branch of my business, res
citizens of Richmond genel ally. My prices shall be as
moderate any other establishment in Richmond
or elsewhere.
y "a SAMUEL D. DENOON.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-15
COMMISSION HOUSE IN RICHMOND,

6NOMMISSTUN HOUSE IN RICIIMONDs
~ With the view Of eivng friends and ali others
who may favor with tb patronage, the advanta.
ges OF both markets, we have es abshed the city
OF Richmond honse or lransactiug GEN Err AL
COM MISSION BUSINESS, 10 be conducted ny
TAzewELL S MoRT"N under The style OF TAZE-.
WELL S.. MORTON & co. The business of
WATKINS & MORTON, W II be conduc ted i'll Pc
lelsburg bv SAMUELV WATKINS, assisted by JOHN A.
MORTON, as heretofore
Ii purpose 10 adhere strictly to the Commission
business; giving undivided attention to the sale of
the staple products OF the country, viz: Tobacco,
Wheat, Corn Flour, Cotton, &c, &c.
We return our thanks Tor the liberal patronage that
the dealers in produce and merchandise 10 that city
tell under many obligations Tor The generous liber-
atty and punctuality have at all times met with in
our transactions with them.
TAZEWELL S. MORTON & Co,
Richmond, Va.
WATKINS & MORTON,
de 2-c2m Petersburg Va
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-15
ARRIVAL OF CARS AND BOA
At RIcBMOND


THE SUBSCRI
bers have purchased
from the patentee the
right of Virginia, lex
cept the counties OF
Brooke, Ohio. Mar
shall, Tyler, Wood,
Jackson, Mason Ca
bel, and w ayne) for
the manufacture Of
WIRE RAlLINGS
GRATlNGS. WIN.
DOW FRAN ELS,
BALCONYS, We
RANDAiIS AND
,ENCI0II1R ES for
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-15

A LBEMARLE LAND.-For sale, tract of
"A about 525 acres. lying about one half miles
loesville adjoining the residence of Capt John Car
ter late that Of George Divers, good neghborhood;
due portion OF the tract is cleared, and now in fine
farming condition. The Improvements, a small neat
dwelling house with four rooms on a floor stone
barn, wheat machine, and indeed every necessary
building. all in good order Possession can be had the
25th of December 1851. The payments will be reaso.
nabe. Nothing further is deemed necessary, in this
notice, as all who wish to purchase, will OF course
first view the premises for themselves. But will say
the farm is beautiful and desirable one.
Address Alexander Duke, al the University of Vir-
gnia for any information desired relative to the tract
of land he swell acquainted with the land and will
answer all enquiries.
ALEX. GARRETT.
nd7 Richmond Wing and Enquirer, Petersburg In
telligencer, Lynchburg Virgnian and Winchester Re-
publican will each copy weekly tour times
no lI-cu
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-15

Va lNGfNIA.--At a Circuit Court Of Chaneery
tor the county of Henrco, held at the State Court
House, in the city of Richmond on Wednesday, the
26th day of November, 1851, Youel S. Rust and ST.
mon Cullen, executors OF VIM. FL Dickinson, deceas
ed, plaintiffs against MilIson Snel in her own right
and as Administrative of James SHELL deceased Hugh
Rieigh and Rebecca his wife, the said Hugh Rilejph
administrator de bonis non of Samuel Andrew de-
ceased, William J. Clarke, Henry Clarke, James A
Smell, Loftin N. Elicit, executor of Oren Williams,
deceased, Joseph Mayo, James Dunlop and Henry w.
Moncure, executors of Nathaniel DdnIop deceased,
Jane Smell, William FL. Smell, Margaretta Andrew
and Samuella Andrew, the two last beng infants un-
der the age oil twenty years, by Nathaniel L. How
ard their guardian ad Item assigned by the Court to
defend them in this suit, and William H. Smell, the
legally qualified guardian OF the said infants Margaret
ia Andrew and Samuella Andrew, defendants.
In this cause the Court. upon the motion of the said
widow and heirs of James Smell, deceased doth fur
Their adudge order and decree that one of The Commits
sloneIs OF This Court do take account between the
sad widow and the said heirs, of the rents and prof Is
heretofore received for the real of the said James
Smell decd and the parties entitled the SAID rents and
profits, and how they have been applied, SO as 70 as
certain,how much, if any arrears, are due to the
sad widow tor tho rens, which she should have here
toore received in lieu Of DOVER so far as the same
have not been already satisfied to her.
And moreover the Court doth further direct the
SAID commissioner to take of the ou,sande
ing debts against the estate OF the said James Smell
deceased their dignity description and relative priori-
ties and in order to do So he shall notify the creditors
to produce and establish their claims before him. by adj
published in the city Of Richmond, once week for
tour weeks successfully. All which the said
commissioner is required TO state aid report to the
court, with any matters specially stated, deemed perth
nent by himself or which he may be required so to
state by any party.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-15

NDUBLIC SALE.-By Virtue O. a decree Of tho
u Circuit Court of Buckingham, pronounced on the
against John Adams, the undersigned appointed COM
mssoners for that purpose, will proceed the 3lst
day of December next, upon the premises, 10 sell at
ling one haiti or so much thereof as will satisfy the
said decree together with the cost oil suit aud expenses
Of sale, in of land containing about 500 acres,
6 miles south east OF Buckingham Court House, and
adjoining the lands of Henry Mason, the Booker
Gold Nine &c; also one half Of steam engine TO which
is attached saw The land e valuable, being mostly
forest and in the gold regiol. Title retained unll
The court approves the sale.
II. SPENCER, and (co.,-.,
GEO. II. MATTHUS{ Commissioners
de l-w4w
oyster KNIVES AND RROILERS.-
W Oyster Brolers, Oyster Knives, Oyster Dishes,
&c, for saleby r M ZIM NJ Err MAN,
de III Corner Main and l2 sts
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-15

MIME SALT
H. 1910 sacks fine Salt, dischargng from schrP R
Burton
$40 do do do do from schr Champion
962 do do do do from schr James & Sam
uel. For sale by
de 9 EDMOND & DAVENPORT
a HEESE.-lO0 boxes Cheese received and for
" sale by
dec CHAS. T. WORTHAM & co.
WDIMENTO.-l0 bags prime quality Pimento,
M receiving this day per City of Richmond and for
sale by wS.j
de6 WILLIAMS & BRO.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-15

EHxCHANGE HOTEL, RICH HOND. VA.
Ella This well known and excellently arranged Ho-
tel has been closed for the past months, during
which time it has been entirely painted, and many
important improvements made 1t has also been new
ly turnshe throughout in style combining comfort
with elegance that cannot he surpassed by any Hotel
in the Union 1t is open tor he recepton of guests
and the patronage Of Its friends and the travelling pub
lie IN general, is respectfully solicited, by
JOHN P. BALLARD.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-15
woe. 7S--N0. 1915

DORTER AND AkE-I have on hand large
Il stock OF Philadelphia Porter and Ale, in quart and
pint bottles. Private families, nvaids, &c, can be
supplied with excellent article and in prime order.
1t will be sent 10 any part OF the city,
se24 JOHN CLENDIN ING
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-15

EBUILDING LCTS.-3 desirable Building Lots
GB situated on Valley. street, corner of Concord
lately purchased and will be sold very low
modatng terms. Apply to
de LOUIS J BOSSIEUX.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-15

TNORTEy2 AND .,E 1b,uo =, hand q LARGO
stock If phil nh,a por,or onJ Ale in Quart and
min, houIas puotn G,;t;os ;uaIiis &c can bc
reunnIod ,,b a. " 49, r,;;ola I'd in nrime order
II wiII bo sen, az o net he citv
sa9 " my p"' J0HN Ci,ENDINING
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w C.COtn IN y w > ~ II n ~ - - Ell
EAR HUET, Member OF the Royal College OF
sfgeons London, IN m tbs c o. hs .ne large
u'has, VI ss pa,''n's p;Id,nn On Eronki ,,
'e oice no Law a ,;roa II; ,hn o, s'tee.'
to,, WV oes iz secret disease in ali ba;
. 49, ~" = W.. c,nai Weskness Dvsnersio phm
so w WI ' c;a,s D,seosas ~ ~ T;I t
mas' White swe Rio,cbes Ts. or 'Fe n'aneys'
aye Cousu'i' ~, h,r d;aasss o. 49, et IN ~
system ~ I.hIe ''' ''""'""
TAKE NorIcg-I will give a written guarantee to
anv person who may place themselves under nv care
and 10 no case will demand any pay IN iii a good
sound and perfect effected to the satisfaction Of
the patient. My medicines are easily taken. without
hudrance TO BUSINESS, and are stric " Vegetable.
Office hours from s A. M. until9 P. Nj.
Persons at distance G n be cured nv letter nos
paid stating case &c Terms moderste Ali consul
tatons strictly confidential Advice Gra,ia pr;ca of
medicine per package as. which in most cases moves
Letters ~ post ps' oaid nro oe; attended ts
See my Diploma 10 nv Office. oc "a
MNOC,f! FT1I, a. NDFDS0N n !. n = n
LID HANGERS AND UPHOLSrER Frs corne,
of Governor and Franklin streets. have received
rich and beau tilul assortment of French and Ameri-
can PAPER Hangngs, curtain goods cords urI fasses
gmps, bands cornices, window shades Venjtiau
blinds. table and floor oil cloths, Spanish and Coco
mating cured hair and shuck mattresses, feather BEDS
holsters and pillows, constantly on hand and made to
Having much larger assortment of goods in our line
than heretofore, better prepared to offer induce
mens to our friends andthe public generally Tor con-
hcit. oc 4-f
MTUTICEG TO OWNERS OF LAND W AR.
lN RANTS.-The undersigned will make LARGE
cash advances on Land Warrants granted under the