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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-06
- PIANO FOKTES, GUTTARS.

ExEzzZ PIANO FOKTES, GUITARS,
EaassssEx9sg &c.--P. Fl. TAYLOR is constantly re-
2 " q lceiving supplies Of superior Piano Fortes
from the extensive manufactures III
NUNNS & CLARK, and A. H. GALE & CO.,
New York. The Pianos oil the above celebrated ma
kers are well worth the attention ofthe public pos
sessng all the best qualities of the best makers. They
have been sed with entire satisfaction to purchasers
more than fifteen years at his Piano Forte and Music
Warehouse, and though taken from large number
constantly being manufactured there particular
selection made in them for their remarkably rich tones,
elegant workmanship and great strength, these quail
ties are peculiar to all the instruments of the firms
above mentioned. Purchasers will derive advan-
tage from going North, as am prepared to sell
accommodating terms as can be had any where. My
assortment comprises instruments OF 6, 81 and &C.
taves. The latter confidently offered superior TO
any Tor sale in Richmond, Va. Melodeons furnished
TO order and at short notice, on favorable terms
Martins unrivaled Guitars, with large assortment
Of imported Instruments, plain and inaid, and ranging
in prices from IS $50 constantly hand, together
with musical instruments and merchandise in great
.ety and for sale the only Music Store in the city,
100 Main street,
je 20 Opposite the Banks
EXCHANGE HOTEL, RICHMOND, Va
N This establishment having been newly painted,
and furnished throughout will re- open for the lecep
ton OF company on Monday, the 9th September, 1851.
JOHN F. BALLARD,
Sc 3-4t Proprietor.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-06
FALL SUPPLY.

LEATHER FINDINGS, &c.
TENT subscriber would invite The attention OF DEAL
III ers and spurchasing their Fall and Winter
supplies in Richmond to the large and well selected
stock OF LEATHER and FINDINGS, which he is
receiving. In the assortment may be found The
following articles
Oak and Hemlock Sole Leather,
Harness, Bride and Skirting Leather
Wax and Russet Upper Leather,
Band Leather and Lace Leather for machinery,
Kip Skins, Hog Skins, Sheep Skins,
French and American Calf Skins,
French and German Patent Calf Skins
Binding Skins, Lining Skins, Kid SKINS,
Bronze Morocco, Buckskns Lasngs,
Collar Leather, Dash Leather, Chaise Hides.
Curtain, Top and Step Leather, Bag Hldss,
Japanned and Enamelled Leather,
Boot Trees Boot Web and Cord,
Lasts all sizes Harness Thread,
Saddlels Silk and Twist,
Shoe Thread, all qualities, Patent Thread,
Deer's Hair Varnish, lacks, Sparables Knives,
Shoemaker's and Curriers' Tools Shoe Pegs,
Tanners Oil, Backing &c.
He solicls call from all in want of such goods;
feeling assured he can offer inducements both as 10
price and selection.
WILLIAM II. SUTTON,
18th ST. between Main and Gary SITS.
have for sale sets of Dearborn's Patent Beam
Scales little used, suitable for Grocery.
l-d2vv
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-06

ETXECUTOR'S NOTiCE.-Havina qualified
RA Executor Of Philip b. White, deceased, all
persons indebted to him will please come forward and
pay up, and all persons having claims against him will
present them, properly authenticated, that arrange :
men,s may be made to pay them, as wish to close the
affairs OF the estate speedily as possible.
J. B. KEESEE,
Executor of Philip B. White, decd
Henrco, I'd September, 1851.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-06

eel II Main ST., sign of the Circular Saw.
VHSHOMAs AND CHARLES ELLIS 81
In CO, IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
DRY GOODS AND HARDWARE, No. LOG MAIN
STEEGT, RICHMOND, Va, receiving per steamer Eu-
ropa. ships Excelsior, Constellation, and other arrivals
from Liverpool, their Fall supply OF English, French
and Oeiinan Goods, comprising the largest and most
varied assortment they have had in store. Their
Iorelgn goods have been selected in Europe during the
past summer by one OF their house in person, aud will
be Offered or cash to psustua customers at unusu.
ally low prices. Besides tell supply OF Blankets
Cloths, Cassneres, Irish Linens Sheetings, Diaper,
Ioweling and domestic goods, in their dry goods de-
paItment will be found
New style ptnted De LANES
fldid and shot u rlaans Cloths
Mourning Cloths aud Alpacas
Rcn ctene plaid GiDghams
w atered black and gray Prints
Rich madden Tartan do
Paris Vestlngs, latest style
Gerradlne and satin do
Fancy silk and satin Cravals
Tartan ShaWls, wool Comforts
Lambs wool and Guernsey Skirts
ParS kid, english buck and H. S. Gloves
In their Hardware Department
Ivory, buffalo, az and bone handle pen and pock.
ct halves, OF Rodgers, Wostenholm, Butcher
and other makers
Scissors and Shears, English, American and
German
RAZORS-W ostenhom's, Rodgers. Butchers and.
Greaves manufacture
Trace, halter and breast Chains
Chest, closet, cupboard and till Locks
Stock Locksa very large variety
hliu, huou ANA inoItlCe LOCKS, with brass mineral
and white knobs sec
SN PREACHED SOLAR OLE,
w landing and for sale by
Sc 6 DAVENPORT, ALLEN g. co
EAOVE, ISAACts 81 CO., DEALERS IN
~ DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, Oils. &c.
No. s3 Main street, Richmond Va, offer for sale
800 lbs Borax,
600 gallons Sperm Oil
casks Flour Sulphur
8 casks birthstone
1000 lbs Putty, 25 bills Blake's Paint
so hbls Mineral Paint (premum)
ZOO lbs Prussian Blue
20bbIs lockwood and Redwood
do White Ginger
do Cream Tartar
10 gross Sedlilz Powders-in boxes
10 do Soda Powders do
Is bbs Spirits Turpenne
10 gross Brown Windsor Soap
SO dozen Backing Brushes
400 kegs White Lead, assorted, 5G!and 81 Ihs
10 bbls Alum, 10 do Epson Salts
20 bbls Varnishes
1000 lbs Palm Soap, in cakes and bars
- Together with the usual variety oil Fancy and StapIe
Goods, to which invite the attention OF the county
Iaue sec
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-06

ggVIMBER WANTED,-7O,00 1000 feet Of Pine
u Timber, Gall hearty board measure, is wanted in
lengths from 10 to 80 ieet. mostly IL inches square,
Apply to the subscribers, who will furnish specific
bills of same.
Sc l-dlw VIM. S. TRIPLETT d. co.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-06

SATURDAY-Mononga extra, No 95-Capital:
$500. IS numbers, IA drawn. Tickets 81, halves
Soc, quarters 25c.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-06

asRAlN PUMPS--A supply OF these economical
- Pumps. which are last supercedng all other kind;
always on hand and Tor sale low oy
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-09-06

Let all the,world say what they caa,
For selling prizes, SrRhrroN's the man.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1851-01-21
VIRGINIA COUNTIES.


The Virginia argus gives the following re-
turns of the population of Hampshire county,
made up by the Deputy Marshal, T. B. White,
Esq.:-Wbites 1888; free colored 22O; slaves
l ,423 total 14,Oa6. This indicates increasing
prosperity.
The WarrenIon Flag gives 2O,s25 as the total
population nf Fauquicr county. Of this number
Io,864 are slaves. There arc 1894 dwellings
and ] ,8G5 families, showing a separate dwelling
for nearly every family. Since 1910, there is a
decrease of 658 of the free population and 344
slaves. This loss was caused mainly by the OK
~piration Of the leases by which a great number OF
the farmers held their lands.
Stafford county has 4,414 whites 3l9 free
blacks and 4,3I1 slaves. Total 9,O44. The
population in 1910 was 1851. This exhibits an
increase of $50.
Nelson county Las a population of 6,4J8
whites, l48 free negroes, aud 6, l42 slaves. To
ia! 1878.
Nanscmond county has 1872 fee Inhabitants
and 4.7O9 slaves. Tolas 12,28f. In 1910, the
population was. 1918, showing an increase,
aince then, of 1886. The increase of free in
habitan:s is, ] 1907 of this number.
The census OF Fairfax county is G,847 whites
$50 free blacks; and $3.50 slaves. Total TO-.
679. The population in 1870 was $3.50. In.
crease ], 500.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1851-01-21
A CONVENTION.

=
The State Convention on Mondqy, lad but a
short session. The report Of The Committee On
publishing the Debates and proceedings was
taken up, atdteferred back, with various ProPo,
sitions offered to the COMMITTEES, for a further re-
port.
! Tie Cow ention was again occupied from 10
O'Clock 10 q O'Clock, on Tuesday, in considering
the subject pf publishing the reports of the pro-
c~cedinge and de0ates, and adjourned without com,
ing to a decision. Mr.. John Janney of Lopdoun,
made some excellent remarks in favor of adopt
! fag the plan reported by committee. After the
adjournment of ihe Convention, tie different CON-
mittees went into session, and were occupied du-
: ring the remainder OF the day.
In the State Convention or Wednesday, the
whole matter relative to publishing The debates
and proceedings of the Convention was referred
back to the Committee, with instructions to re-
! ceive proposals for issuing the same in pamphlet
form.& c. and. also, 10 enquire as to printing Ger
tain documents, &c, in the German language.
The State Convention was in session but a
! short time on Thursday. No business of impor-
lance transacted. The committees al. in session.
! The Universalist Church having been fitted up,
the first session of the Convention was held in
that nlace on FriE1y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1851-01-21
EARIE RREoEDENrs.

The Washington onion in view of the mta'p.
ated of the Zee soil faction TO open lne
scarcely healed Wounds Of be country ey moving
in Congress forth e Pspsal of the fugitive laW'
very properly calls gieir attention ''to theioiioW-
ing enactments, passed in the carrier ana oel'ef
,days;of the republic
The celebrated ordinances Of 1851, mas the 'oi-
lowing provision:
"ART. 5. There ehall be neither slavery nor
involuntary servitude in said Territories otheFI
wise than in the punishment of crimes wheteot
the party shall have been duly convicted; FRO
rided, GELcGaS, THAT ANY PERSON EScAflNG INTO
THE SAME, FROM WHOM EAgoRoR SERVICE is Law
FULLY CLAIMED IN ANY ONE OF THE oRISLNAL
STATEs-suCH FUGITIVE MAY BE LAWFULLY Re
CLAIMED, AND CONVEYED ToTHE PERSON cLAl.,iSN
HIS OR HER LABOR OR SERVICE as AFORESAID
But this is not all.
The first law on tho subject of the surrender
Of f%nGitives from service and. tuglllves from i1pol
! adds The Union was passed in 1898, during the
administration OF General Washington. 1t is
needless to repeat the provisions oil una Jaw
After the formation o! the government, Tue seai
of government was removed to the District, and
it became necessary TO make provision Tor the
surrender of slaves who HlghtescaPe from save
holding States and be found here. TO meet this
exigency the following law was passed without
discussion or division:
"An Gci supplementary TO an. aci entitled, An act
concerning he District Of CgLsnbia.'
Sec. 6. And BE- Il Further e1aeied, That in all
| cases where Observation-Disclosures ottne United
States provide tIat cFhnin9eand fugitiyes from
Justice, or persons held 10 labor in any State es.
Gaping into another State shall be delivered up;
| the ciiefiustfce of the said District shall be, and
he is hereby, empowered and required to cause
to be app.ehended and delivered up such crimi
nal. fuGitiye from Justice or persons fleeing from
service, as the ease may be, who shall be iound
within the District, in the same manner and nn
der the same regulations as the executive authori
ty. of the several States are required to Do the
same and all The executive and Judicial officers
are hereby required TO obey all lawful precePts
or other process issued for that purpose, and &c
be aiding and assisting in such delivery.
"Approved March 3, 1901.
sJOHN ADAMS"
1t is useless to'comment on this statute. 1t is
too plain to need explanation. 1t puts fugitives
from justice and iugitives from service on the
same footing. In both cases the rightto be triet
by jury is confined TO the State TO which the
GuUiijye is removed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1851-01-21
WM. II. CHAPLIN.

It seems bya statement made by Wm. t. Chap.
lin, at an anti,fugitive slave law convention, held
at Syracuse, New York: that the total cost OF
procuring his release from confinement Wash
ington and Maryland, was $4,000, viz
His bail at Washington was $4,000; $4,000
in Maryland, and costs of court, counsel, fees,
Sc, $4,000. a series of weekly meetings is to
be held al prominent points in the State for the
purpose of defending Chaplin against a requisi.
ton of the Governor Of Maryland. $500 was
raised at that meeting.
Chap!in's explanation respecting the offence
with which he stands charged, rather surpasses
that ofsthe boy taken up for stealing turnips, who
alleged that, while he lay sleeping in the turnip
field, the turnips greaO into his pockets, and were
thus found upon.
Mr. c.. stated that he had heen engaged in
business during the past four or five wears, which
had made his residence at Washington city, du.
ring a portion o!tlrat time, necessary, but he had
never been there for the purpose of giving his as
sis,ance TO slaves in their endeavors To make
their escape from bondage. Naturally, bred and
born at the North as lie was, he had imbibed
from his associations in life, strong anli:slaverv
feelings and sentiments. AT Washington lie
had never made n secret of this, and had there
freely oppressed his mind upon the subject of
slavery. The poor always, sooner or later, find
ont theirtrue friends, and the slaves at Washing.
ton were not long IN discovering his teelings and
sentiments in regard 10 slavery. Many Of them
had been in the habit of consulting him on the
various subjects, and especially in regard to their
rights and condition. in fact, he had become
their received friend, as il were.
"Mr, G. related the incidents ofliis. case, tax.
ing The view of it which has been entertained
and set forth by his friends: that he was riding al
might in the Distrtcto of Columbia, near the boun.
Diary line between the District andstle State of
Maryland that two men met him on the road
and made application TO ride in his carriage {;
that he allowed them to get into his carriage;
that after driving two or three miles, his carriage
was attacked by a number of armed men; that
he was knocked of the drivers seat Of the car
rage, and that the men and himself were bound
and conveyed to prison.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1851-01-21
B1AssAcnUsETfrs SENATOR.

Thore has been no clcation as yet for Senator
in Massachusetts. The Free Sellers and a por,
ton Of the Democrats s.slaiD Mr.. Sumner, an
avo@ed Aholitionist, Whilst the Wings are doi9g
The same in supporting Mr.. Winthrop. TAe
Southern Press, in rcrcreAce TO the maledictions
oftho Wigs and a portiot ofourown press, very
pertinently says:
Tie spa<ms Of the Enior at the coalition BE-
tweenthe Democrats and AbolitiOnists in masSa-
chusetts, TO return MIR. Sumner tothe Senate Of
tho United States, are asEvi0lent as they arc lu-
hicrous. II hIr. Winthrop had been elected 10
this distinguished position, there would have
been not a word of rebuli; or Iamentation. Yet
in what, go far as tho s i!h or The Constitution
is concerned, will Mr.. SPINNER differ, in his sar-
vices rs Senator, from 5!NIr. Winthrop? mir.
Winthrop voted against inc Fugitive slave b]l.
After the Compromise -(n they call it,) had pass
cd at the last session, With all its personal pre-.
tensions to inviolabiIity5 Mr.. Winthrop, with
some Abolition Senators, voted to abolish slavery
in the District Of Coiutabia. lie claims TO be
the real author Of tho W.idot ProViso, in having
first moved it as an amendment TO the Oregon
Territorial bill. We cGl sec no reason for any
inference that Mr.. Sumr;cr will support one sin
gle measure, or will giYe n single vote in the
Senate OF the United States, with respect TO tho
institution Of slavery, different. from MIR. Win
ihTOO.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1851-01-21
on JUDGE.

Z rron tie Enquirer of Thursday, we learn that
NJ Parker, m The day previous, was, on the frs;
ballot, elected Judge for the 18Th Circuit, to sue
coed Judge Douglas. deceased. The vote ofbcth
IIouses stood for Parker los, for all others 63-
Mcssrs. Byrd and Conrad were IN nomination,
but, before the voting commenced, their namcs
weT, withdrawn by their friends. Mr.. Parker
is we'll qualified for the Office, and his appoint,
ment will give entire satisfaction. On the result
olthe election the Enquirer remarks:
alt is needless 10 say much Of Dir. Parker, whG
;z so favorabIy known throughout the State
With integrity unimFcached, with the incest
sense of propriety and honor Nir. Parker con-.
bines a well naturcd mind ,high accomplishments,
clear, discriminating Judgment, great courtesy,
simplicity and dignity nfm4nHers, admirable Pru-
dence and fImness. He las every qualification
for the important station "sth which, he has been
IGNORED, aud our intimate-knowlcdge Of his per
sonal qualities aud his standing in Congress fui
" ~iust.iics us in predicting that he will prove
1iimselfa worthy succPssui, on The bench, of his
pure and distin guishcdfatl{cr, Richard Z. Parker
who filed with honor, euctessiVeiy, the posts 81
Circuit Judge, Senator OF The United States and
Judge Of the Court of APpealssa
sit is proper that we slsuld add that the Die
trict and tile State would Save been fortunate III
the election Of either of the distinguished and
well qualified gentlemen, rghoGe names were mon
toned in connection with THE Judgship. Indeed
the Bar az the ~valleyis justly regarded as com.
posed of lawyers seablc apd eminent as any 9th,
or i'm the State"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1851-01-21
LAND BILL.

Benton's Land,schemep. which he is pressing
SO warmly intheS Senate, are very comprehensive
and SO adjusted as to carry considerable strength
from ssrioussectious and interests. The scheme
is, first. to reduce the value of the public lands
by a gradual scale Of depreciation 10 twenty-five
cents an acre, and then give them to the tie in
which they lie This viii have supportfrom the
new States. Second the plan offers to pay the
public.ds 6t Of seventy millions by selling Off the
land al these low prices. This isto catch tax
paying aud free trade interests TldEd, i,.Ofers
to substitute tie specific for Qd rqsorcmsduties,b by
way Ct eoneiliati0Gihe protective nrests-
Here ia g good scheme orlog.rOling-pahicu.
larry az the Hafbot and River Bill is 10 be taken
along, and almost eveFy STATE is to have a share
II tie sole Of hs 9u domain.
0Hcn J~SasaIsn 5IoRTos announce hinselfa
eaadidese for reelection in the ninth Congress-.
M nsWAaasksFs-Th Pension Office,
asss Ashingtons on "Wednesday. fssuad a6ogear.
us sMe ntskadass work IN this line.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1851-01-21
PENNSYLVANIA.

The question has just seen submitted to tie
people OF Pennsylvania, a,hethcr or not Judges
of their Courts should bc5 made elective by the
people, and has been cas- led by a majority o:
1851. Maryland and Virginia are both look,
ing forward to the investment of the people with
the same rights, and though more or less oPpoSi-
ton maybe cncountercdt we have no doubt in
both States the selection: will be givcnlo those
who gre not only the disqualified, but the most
deeply interesled-lhe People Of the State.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1851-01-21
VIRGINIA

On Monday week in the HOUSE OF DELEGATES,
Mr.. Craig.from the committee on. roads &c, re-
ported a large number of bills Incorporating sew
cra1road companies, and increasing the capital
stock of many others.
MIR. Duke presented a petition OF citizens OF
Jefferson, asking for a change in the rates of
transportation and commission charged at the
depot of the Winchester and Potomac Railroad
at Charlestown. Also, of citizens of Bolivar, for
the Incorporation of a Southern Church in said
town.
On Tuesday, in the House, after various re-
ports from committees, and the adoption of seve.
raj resolutions of inquiry, the House took up GER
tain resolutions from the State of Vermont, rela-
ting 10 the subject Of "Peace,' communicated
by the Executive on Saturday last, and pending
which the House adjourned that day. a motion
to lay them on the table was made and carried,
but was subsequently re-considered, and the re-
solutions finally left, like M%ahometiS coffin, sus-
pended between heaven and earth. The proper
disposition OF the resolutions ELECTED a warm and
animated debate, in which il appeared to be the
general opinion that the State of Vermont had,
by her recent action in relation to the Fugitive
Slave Law, placed herself beyond the pale OF
State comfy.
On Wednesday the SENATE and House pro-
cecded. to the joint order for the election Of Judge
for the 18th circuit, to supply the vacancy coca
stoned by the death of the Hon. /. r. Douglass,
which resulted in the choice of the Hon. Richard
Parker, Of Clarke.
On Thursday, in the House, a few resolutions
Of expediency having been offered as usual, the
Resolutions of the State of Vermont were taken
up as unfinished business, and after discussion,
resolutions, requesting the Governor of Virginia
10 return the resolutions of The Legislature of
Vermont, and inform the Governor that the Le-
g%islature, of Virginia declines to consider them,
were adopted hV n unanimous vote.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1851-01-21
SuANN0NDALE.

We lave hastily glaoced over a new work
bearing this title, from tbc pen of the popular au-
thoress, Mrs. ~SouTnwoETu. The lOcdEe Of this
story, as the title represents, is ShannondaLe, and
n very accurate as we'll as beautiful description
is given Of this celebrated watering place and its
vicinity.
This lady is earning herself a high reputation
for her descriptive powers, especially of Southern
life and manners. She is peculiarly hnPpy inner
home scenes, andathe character of the negro is
given with n fidelity unsurpassed by any previous
writer, Of our acquaintance.
This is the third work from the pen of Mrs.
SoyruwozTH, and bears evidence that at no very
distant day she will rank among the first of Amer
lean anthoresses.
This work can be procured at the Drug and
Book store of l.. NJ, Smith g. Co.
COUNTERFEIT VIRGINIA MONEY.
Henry bearing undiGeorge Wise have been
arrested at ST. Louis fotF carrying on thcbusiness
of counterfeitng. The Revcille says:
"They had in their possession counterfeit So
bills on the Merchants and Mechanics Bank of
Wheeling, TO the amount of S95, and $50 in
good money. The hals~have blue backs, one
marked a, and made payable 10 a. Bone. The
paper is coarse, and theiengrsving is, in the main,
well executed, though somewhat rough. They
have the appearance of being new"
There are a numbet of these countrrfeits in
circulation in Baltimore, and our readers should
be on their guard.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1851-01-21

divided upon the question, when a large majority
appeared in favor of excnsiGg the gentleman:
f,om Ts.Ior DoddTidqe and Weizel was called,
tbat gentleman voted for Mr.. Parker, he said be-
csnse he had voted for the Compromised
.Tof,f Fote-Whole nuDberl59-necessary 70
i choice sG-For Richard Parker, LOG, scatter
So Richard Parker having received a majority
of The whole vote cast, was declared TO De GUY
eIecIed judge of the 18th Circuit.