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+ IFE INSURANCE.--British Commercial
Ia Life Insurance Company established in 1890,
and empowered by act Of Parliament, for the In
surance Of Lives and Survvorships, and the en-
dowment of Children, &C., &C., CAPITAL
THREE MILLION DOLL-9RS,
N;-Oficc ID story Colonization Buildings
near Jackson Hall, Pennsylvania avenue, Wash
inton city, ID. G Hl
M THOMPSON, ...9g,ni 3.
October 81, 1S50---dtf sIsh n u. ! 80 D.
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Average a,asl,9l!

HvsrhBs If0josJJO H7er"ge *'@JI'oIo
Average crop Of the last seven years exceeds
that the prior 6l5,7l9 bales, and the crop Of tho
last just double that Of the frst-and the crop Of
1859 was more than 1867 by fifty per cent.
Average consumption in Great Britain Of Ameri-
can cotton the fret years I,fS9,ll9 bales.
The 81 period Of years Lac, 396 bates.
Largest consumption, 1912. ,506, sos bales.
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nRESS COMBS.---W are Just opening an
| other and prettier assortment of those hand
some Rope and Chain pattern Shell and Buffalo
Dress Tuck Combs; prices from s2to so each.
Also, 200 different patterns Spanish Dress Fan;
Lacss from Is cents to $40 each.
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PLAINS, BLANKETS, KHRsEYs AND
rLANNE Els grasT

THE SUBSCRIBERS, Direct Importers of all
i WOODEN GOODS, have just received per
Ships, s,Gulnare.' g Orion. and f" Somerset, |"
KERsEYs, WHITE and Coff,ooRED BLANK
ETs, WHITE, RED, BLUE and GREEN
FLANNEL BLANKETING, Guernsey Shirts,
KiImarnock Gaps. Scotch BOnnets. &C., &C., ex-
pressIy suited 70 our Southern Planters trade, and
10 an inspection of which, they conhaenly in
yite all who visit the Charleston Market.
&C. a r. L. KERRiSON a CO.,
9oa King IT. northwest cor. King & Market ste.
Charleston, fas. Nf ~ llfr c<r. .
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stcn 5ti yns GroResrowH CoL1E D. c,
V,rfE CLASSICAL EXERCISES Of this Col
legs will b resumed on the l6tA in1tant.
sept a. std ft JAMES RYDER, Prsr
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} FoR CALIRCRrIA. VI. cHAGaEs.

TN "a A@&F y AN a. wa CHAGHEC,
WITHOUT DETENTION ar. PANAMA.
TIME United States Mail Steamship Company
Il will despatch the splendid double-engine
steamship GEORGIA, on Wednesday, Dec. IL,
at clock, p. M, from the pier, foot Of Warren
street, North river, New York, with the Govern
ment mails and passengers for San Francisco
and intermediate ports. t7 tlNi3h
The copnexon at Panama will be carefully
kept up, and passengers for San Francisco are
guaranteed that they will not be delayed at Pana-
ma beyond the usual stay in port.
The books are now open, and passage can be
secured at the following rates !: t A., 800
FROM NEW YORK TO CH.aGRES.
State-room berth .'-- - .exiOO
Standee berth, forward saloon 80 =.
Steerage berth, found bed & separate table so
FROM PANAMA TO SAN FRANCISCO Z
State-room berth - --i,- : 1900
Stserage berth, found bed &, separate table $50
M FROM NEW YORK. 4l1a
Staie-room. Stasdse. Stserage
To Charleston or Savannah $25 500 40 &
TO New Orleans IS IS CO S
Freight to New Orleans 80 cents per cubic foot
Freight to Havana will be taken ia limited
quantity at reasonable rates. eiaNi i9 Tffs
Passengers for Chagres will be transferred a,
Havana to the new and splendid steamship PA
ClFiC. tedi 3aUd vi 4'Re sW a'.
TO secure freight or passage, apply atthe Office
OF the company, II West street, corner o. War
rem steet, to M, Q. ROBERTS.
SrEclAL NorIcE is given TO shippers by this
line, that the company have prepared form of
bill of lading adapted to their business, which will
be furnished 70 shippers on application at the
company's Office, and with which they are re.
quesed to provide themselves, as no other form
will be signed by the agents Of the company All
bills OF lading must be signed before the sailing o.
vessel. ii's 1e f1e7 1r3 tnrg3l Dec. Z, 1850.
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FOR RENT,

"a THE HOUSE now occupied by Mrsl
4 SPRIGG, on Capitol Hill, Canoi[ Place,
and immediate possession given To a good ten
at the terms will he reasonable. Apply 10 nh
Oct l7..H BEN. z. GREEM
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TIE PAsT, THE PRESENT AND rHE FuruRE.--Of
the cotton trade, from the London Economist,
August "a, 1850. "It is calculated that upwards
of 4,0O0, 900 persons depend entirely upon this
trade in An ia bra inches American cotton crop ,
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Inducements for Clubbing.

Any person who will send us four subscribers
for six months, at our regular rates, shall be en-
titled to one copy for the same length of time or
we will furnish
10 copies for mos, - Is copies for - mos. S22
Southern and Western money taken at par for
subscriptions; or Post Office Stamps taken at
their full value. l ...fri
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PREMIUM.

Any person sending us three subscribers will be
entitled 10 n copy OF the " History of PropeIlers
and Steam Navigation repubIished in book form
NOW in press, to be ready about the first Of Oc-
tober. It will be one of the most complete works
upon the subject ever issued, and will contain
about ninety engravings.
Oct OFF .tit
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Inc Whole expenses OF The war, estIInat6d IN
specie, amounted to S135, l93,703. s
~ COTTON srArnriCs.7 a t.r1
We compile from the New York Shipping List
and Price Current, Of the llth September the fol-
lowing statement, showing the crop Of Cotton in
the several States for the year ending 3lst August
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r Aw AND AGENCY OFFICE. The updsr-
/ 4 signed, ATTORNEYS and A. e,t. v,sur1;rA !. n,

II Aw AND AGENCY OFFICE, The updsr-
IL. signed, Attorneys and Agents, pructics Law
IN the Supreme Court Of the Unised States, and
the Courts Of the District of Columbia. and sitsnd
promptly TO claims against the United States. Ia
cludisg the settlement Of all accounts Of ofYiosrs
and agents Of the Government, Bounty Lands.
Pensions, Return Of Duties, Patents for new in
ventions, &C., &c. fp'N9 t.f ~ t@l lf"5
They tsnder their services to msmbers of the
profession at a distance, and, when the case in
prepared by lo.ai agent, will abate onehalf their
usual fee. All information relative to the forms
and usagss Of business in any Of the DEPARTMENTS
will be furnished 70 our regular correspondents
without charge they have made arrangements
for the payment OF axes. and for the sae or locar
ton Of bounty land warrants ON the best Western
lands. "''etse 4" WV
\ sIs-OAics on r. .nsylvania avenue, Lane &
Tucksr's Building ua.j Ga ilnlsrisslG h1
"a DUFF GREEN,
3r BEN. E. GREEN,
n9J kICH'D. Fl. CLARKE q
Oct. l4-73taw3m. .e, 4
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BEEBE's NEW YORK HATs!!!1

CTEVENS, No. I, Browx's Hotel, has just re-
- ceiyed a further, and full, supply OF Beebes
make, Of every quality and style. Gentlemen
wishing Flats Of fancy shapes can have their or
STEVEN g great Hat. Cap, and
Gents Quitting Esablishment, No. Brown .
M Hotel. ss y $500
Nov. 3O-6if. Qntsl Repub Union.)
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National Medical College. Washington,

National Medical College, Washington,
District Of Columbia. !,
THE annual course Of lectures viii commence
i on the first Monday in November, the \th
instant: DtfsI 3; geiea8
Thos. Miller, M. d., Professor Of Anatomy and
,Physiology:
VIM. p johnson, M. D., Professor of Obste-
tries and the diseases Of women and children, III y
Joshua Riley, M. d., Professor OF Matetia
Medica, Therapeutics, and Hygiene. ~ .-.nsY
John Frederick May. M. D., Professor Of Sur
Grafton Tyler, M. D., Professor Of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine. fea .Jm8s :. .snpr
Robert King Stone, NJ. D., Adjunct Professor
Of Anatomy and Physiology. a9e ou. sis.s
Edward Foreman, MD, Professor Of Chem
istry and Pharmacy. bvi4ak .a-ssea
James E. Morgan, M. D., Prosecutor and DEM
onstrator. -sir .a ~
Clinical lectures three times a week, on cases
selected from the Washington ln6rmary. Ope-
ration performed before the class. "a VA.
For full course Of lectures $W
Demonstrator,s ticket 10
Gr,duation fee - 25
Good board can be procured at from ~ TO IS
JOSHUA RILEY, NJ. D.,
Sep 3-2awtNov1if Dean of the Faculty.
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lGgGgI 8 Entrance 81 Coil st.
Iy.Subscriptons received in Washington by
Frank Taylor, Taylor q Maurey, and w. Adam,
Booksellers. ~ o7 e 70 .,irf' treI M ~
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23l, 97l $3.50, $50 II, $40, 900

The surrender of CORVALLIS at Yorktown, DC
tober 1881, closed the war; prisoners 1913.
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.EAT MISREPRESENTATION

EAREAT sxEMENf. =-4Atlu~
SE TYPES, or DAGUGRREOrYPES COLOR
Ed LIKE MINIATURES IN THE FRENCH
STYLE.
We have returned from Europe fully prepared to
execute pictures in this most effective and fascinating
manner, by which the flesh is cooured alter natures
model and the reflection destroyed, thereby transform
ing the picture as to present the appearance OF the
most beautiful miniature or ivory. We are as ssual TO
be found at the Virginia Sky-Light Daguerrean Gal
lery No. las Main street, Richmond, under the Co
thic Window.
WILLIAM A. PRATT, Proprietor
EXTRACTS.
Mr. Pratt has fitted up his new establishment in
style which reflects much credit upon his taste and lib
erality.-Dajly Dispatch
His reception is az pretty boudoir as we have
recently seen, elegantly fitted up with splendid carpets
rich velvet dvans, statuetts immense bay window, with
stained glass, &c-Enquirer.
Nlessrs. Pratt & Co. the first to Introduce the
Sky light system into the State, and appear to be
stanty nventng something for the Improvement OF the
art.-TimeS,
TIE arrangement of his show room is exquisite
whilst the Sky Lights superb.-Whig. Sc 25
En OBEfEI dCsA.stGiG, MAKER OF SUk-
M GICAL AND DENTAL INSTRUMENTS,
asks the attention Of Physicians and Dentists to his
stock which will be found to comprise all kinds of
Dental and Surgical Instruments, Trusses Cutlery, &c
He likewise to order and repairs all descriptions
of instruments. Thankful for the liberal patronage he
has already received he trusts be able to merit
tnuance OF it by increased business facilities and de-
termination to give entire satisfaction to his patrons
MAIN STREET. opposite American Hotel.
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lJiEANGf! OF ll0t}a2.
fsIs ,s=s ETe5 F15fseF1sFes
Ess .s.

E 4.s2 gsessy-.-asi.s svy.l
WINTER ARRANGEMENT
VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD.
FNSO CHARLOTTESVILLE, STAUNTON
Il AND bYNCHBURG.-On and after Saturday
4h October, the passenger trains this road will run
as follows viz:
Arrive at Charlottesville, at. ......B Pm
Start from Charlottesville, at...........7. " AN
Arrive at Richmond, at. ............2 Pm
Passengers going up will breakfast at the Junction.
and those coming down will breakfast at Charlottes
vile
Fare between Richmond and Charlottesville, 100
10 5U
Fare between Richmond and Lynehburg so
Servants travelling by themrelves mast be furnished
with two passes, that be retained at the tick
ct office land 1t must be expressly stated on the pass
that they are permitted to go ON the cars.
G. r. MASON,
&C Supt. of Transportation.
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sss2assEE sgsssasaa TON In 2 DAYS <1z>.
FARE 50 90 !-CANAL OPEN AeSg1as5ss4c7fzzzzss
FROM LYNCHBURG TO NORTH kz-s21-xzx----
RIVER.
Our packet boats leave Richmond for Lynchburg
daily as usual at M, Sundays excepted and arrive
there in 81 hours
Passengers by the Mondays, Wednesdays and Sat
urday's boats, arrive in Lonchburg Wednesday, Fri.
day and Monday at A NJ, stop an hour and proceed
in the same boat-reach the North River at / 2 M,
and arrive in Lexington by VIM Parrish & Co.'s line
of stages at NJ.
The traveller can now with economy and comfort
survey the most beautiful scenery in the mountains OF
Virginia.
The view at Balcony Falls, where the James River
passes through the Blue Ridge, in itself sufficient
inducemen tof passengers to take this lne and the
whole route at every bend of the James presents a
combination OF river and mountain scenery unsurpassed
III any country.
The distance from the North River to the Natural
Bridge is only six miles.
Below card of intermediate distances between
Richmond and Lynchburg, for fare and hours of ar
rival.
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vNTOisEs FERGUSON L HAnnsDAt.G.
W IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN STA


w IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN STA
PIE AND FANCY DRY GOODS.
We are now receiving per Adams & Co.'S express
and schooners, from Liverpool and New York, our
Fall Stock OF Goods and in few days will have open
the best stock of goods have had the pleasure
OF exhibiting, and at much lower prices.
We insist uoon all, who wish to purchase, to call
and examine our stock.
We have, in the way of Silks, the newest and most
fashionable styles direct from Paris and at low prices
Linen Cambria Pocket Handkerchief and Inside do.
at all prices, from &c to S25 piece
A handsome assortment OF Embroderiss,
Paris Silk Umbreas-the best quality,
aid Gloves, made expressly for u.s. Tor ladies and
gentlemen,
Ribbons OF all kinds the handsomest ever exhibited
10 this market,
De LANES of all kinds, Of our importation,
Black Alpaccas and cord do do
A large assortment OF Gloves and Hosiery do
A splendid lot of Irish Linens do
Hollands, Huckabacks, Sheetngs do
Vestings, made like ply Carpetings do
Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestines do
A splendid lot of Neck Ties do
DO do Pocket Hdkfs do
Flannel, Silk and Merino Shirts, for both ladies' and
gentlemen do
Welsh FlauneIs sacq do
Kerseys, Blan X ete and Domestics. sc 3tf
III ERRINGS.-No clip, gross and Roe Her
iy 90 ED. M. MORGAN, Main st.
"A DIE & GRAY, DRUGGISTS, l47 MAN
IA STREET, have in store and are now receiving
W
DRUGS, MEDICINES, SURGEONS INSTRU-
MENTS, PAINTS, OILS, DYES,
WlNDOW-GLASS AND FANCY ARTICLES,
which they offer for sale the most favourable terms
to cash and punctual dealers aus
MOCHA COFFEE, in quarter baIegs, for sale by
I'VE Sc Is E H SKINKER.
NT Office TO OWNERS OF LAND WAR;
" RANTS.-The undersigned will make large
cash advances on Land Warrants granted under the
acts Of February H. lS47, and Sept. %, 1885, when
placed in his hands for location, will purchase the
when desired.
JAS. T. SUTTON, JR.,
Land, Pension and General Agent,
Corner of Bank and 18th ss., Richmond Va.
GtANDY, CANDY, CANDY.-Country mer-
" chants are invited to call aud examine my Steam
Candy, made Of the best materials, and manufactured
by the best wokmen in the State; white, glossy and
hard, warranted to stand in any climate and offered
at the lowest prices. Call at
LOUIS J. BOSSIEUX,
se23 No l07 Manet.
BEAUTIFUL PIANO FORTES.
We have just opened further supply
q y W r Uot WORC ESTER'S SUPERIOR
PIANO FORTES. They are Of new
and beautiful styles, e. 81, and octaves to which we
invite the attention OF those in want.
Q
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20 whole aud half ebls. Ale
Landing this mornidg, and fer sale by
seq H W. TYLER.
BEACON, LARD, BRANDY, &c.
50Se9 lbs W 4ddS family h0g0und Bacon
$4,000 do smoked by ourselves, small size
SO hhds Shoulders, Cincinnati cure
25 do Todd's Bacon sides-superior
SO do Old Apple Brandy, very good
ar. cask Cognae do
10 bbls Cider Vinegar
so boxes Adamanne Candles Nos T. s. 6
1000 grain Bags
100 doz leading Lines and bed Cords
10000 lbs Cotton Yarns, Nos to 10
1000 do Seine Twine and Carpet Warp
300 do Wrapping Twine in balls
All in store and for sale To- and the best terms by
J WOMBLE & co,
ly7 No. 100 East Main street.
ENkilsI FOREIGN GoODs.-By the steam
a. Pacific and Baltic we are receiving
Fancy satin and lace checked Muslins
DO plain and diagonal flush do
Swiss satin stripe do
Hair, cord and satin spot do
Black Cashmere and Alpaca Hose
Black and mode colored Cotton Hose
Mixed Cotton Hose and half Hose
Do merno and Vigona half Hose
Oxford mixed and cloth Gloves
Chanois lined Berlin do
Heavy wool do
Mems merino Shirts
Fancy ball and exhibition Buttons
Pearl, coat, vest and shirt do
Horn and paper coat and vest do, &C. &c. &c.
Which we offer to the trade at very low prices;
au6 KENT, PAINE & KENT.
10000 I FAMiLY sn EAc6N' SIZE 5ds
round
so 600 lbs Todds do
Is hhds Ohio cured sides
10 bbs Old and fine Apple Brandy
quarter casks Cognac do
Is bbs Cider Vinegar
500 Grain Bags
he Gaina f,o
100 doz Leading Lines and Bed Cords
All for sale an the best terms by
JNO. WOMBLE & Co,
my l6 No. 100, Main street.
TH USTAHD, S1c.-75 dozen English and Amer
We lean Mustard, tins and bottles,
bbls black Jamaica Ginger
do Cloves
! casIl Mace
$50 lbs Prime Nutmegs
10 mats CasSia
l0bags Pepper
do Allspice
10 do Ginger
25 boxes pure Ground Ginger, for sale by
PURCELL, LADD & co,
ao 20 " Main ST., corner ID
"a ly ~ ED. NJ. MORGAN, Main st.
vEARSHAAL'S AND NAYLOR Il CO.'S
WE STEEL.-We have now on hand, large and
general assortment Of tile above brands.
Square cast Steel, to inches
Octagon do do to II do
Shear Steel-assorted sizes
Granite Wedge Steel
Hammer Shapes
English Blister Steel
German Stee-assorted sizes
Machinery Steel-a sizes
80 THOS. & CHAS. ELLIS & CO.,
Sc IL LOG Main street.
MgACON, LARD, CHEESE, POTA-
Ed TOES, Onions, Cider, Butter &c
Is hhds Hams, Sides and Shoulders, bright
and nice
so bbis Lard
$50 boxes prime Goshen Cheese
100 hbls Northern Mercer Potatoes
so bbls Onions
25 bbls new Cider
100 bbs new Ale (Newbureh and Troy)
100 kegs Goshen Glade's Butter
Landing and for sale by
oc FL. w. TYLER
a q q EaLElk Els A Z ( 4 Nc
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Leave L1NouBuRe daily. except Sunday, at G. A NJ.

Passengers for stanton, by this route, leave Rich
arrive in Scotsve next day, at 10, and in Stanton
at M.
Passengers for Cumberland C. H. and FarmviIle,
leave the same evenings and reach Cumberland G. Fl.
at II next A M, and Farmville by III A M.
Packages or extra baggage to be sent by Boats or
Stages must go at the risk of the owners, or we will
not forward them.
nc II ROVE EDMONn a. nANENrpnpr
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shs EfsS EsssE

ttsss ssz gaE - ss..Els
AZ ROAD-SPRING AND SUMNER AR
RANGEMENT.-O and after Saturday, the 18th of
March. the Trains will as follows:
MAIL TRAIN.
Leaves Richmond daily, at. .......... 6P NJ
Leaves Petersburg daily, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS M
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN a. M
Leaves Richmond Tuesdays, Thursdays and
o a,oa al. A NJ
Leaves PETERSBURG same days, at. 81 2. NJ
Fare, when tickets are procured at the office 81 90
~ When paid ~ the cars. Observation-Disclosures. l 124
Children over B. and not over 10 years Of age, SER
cured at the office-haf price.
n b. Servants travelling by themselves must be fur
nshen win TWO passes so that one be retained
the o1ee and 1t must be express stated the pass
that they are permitted to 90 on the cars.
No freight or packages of any description will be al
lowed ON the Mail Train.
NORFOLK TRAIN
Leaves Richmond On Moadays Wednesdays
and fridays, at. :.........-............63 AN.
For Port Waltha where it connects with the steamer
Powhatan
asSage 81 W
THos. DoDAMEAD,
Superintendent transportation.
Office r. and P. R.R. Co. NH Is
81 90 7E 60; 5#.azaa l 7ll,zsa
W7IRGTNiA CENTRAL HeAILE2OA
v FREIGHT NOTICE.-On and after Monday,
the 18th OF May the Freight Train Tor Charlottesville
and the Depots and Turn between Charlottesville
and Lndsay's inclusive will leave Richmond on Mon
days and Thursdays, at A. NJ, and arrive at Char
.otesville at. IS P M
Leave Charlottesville on Tuesdays and Fridays
at A M, and arrive in Richmond at. -. 6 P M
The way freight train will leave Richmond on
Wednesdays at 5 A NJ, and arrive at Cor
oohsViile at. ............ % L M
Leave Gordonsville on Thursdays at A M,
and arrive in Richmond at..............5 2 NJ
IT, Freight intended for the turrl-ous between
Richmond and Gordonsve, will be sent onIu on We'd
nesdays Merchants and Others wishing to send freight
to those turn outs, requested send it to the De-
pot on Tuesdays. C. R. MASON.
my Superintendent of Transportation
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se>a~n nicnmONn. ErERsBURe

aGssa4s gsECitMOND, 4 GIEis9BURt.
,-65ggsas l5SsSss NORFOLK AND NEW YORK.
STEAM PACKET COMPANY, have nearly com.
pleted their new and powerful low pressure steam
propeller CITY OF RICHMOND, 500 tons, Wilson
place in the line the latter part of this month. This
vessel was constructed under the direction of r. F. Lo
per, Esq, Philadelphia, and expense or care have
been spared make the City Of Richmond one OF the
strongest safest and most comfortable sea going vessels
from this port She is double iron braced and fasten-
ed equal to many ships OF twice her onnage she has
hne state accommodations for passengers and no
pains will be wanting to make her the popular vessel for
persons travelling this route. Freight will be taken at
about packet prices, and goods delivered with certainty
OF time in few hours after shipment The captain and
officers have been for years engaged in this trade and
OF course are intimately acquainted with the coast and
river navigation.
The steamer City of Norfolk, the second vessel of
this line, is being built and will be launched in De-
tober and due notice vii be given when the steamer
City OF Richmond is ready to receive freight.
MAILER q LORD, Agents.
lOS Wall street, New York.
RANKIN & WHlTLOCK, Agents,
au 10 Richmond Va
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81 y lCH MOND AND DAN WILLIE hAEzs -
IA ROAD COMPANY-NOTlCE TO THE
STOCKHOLDERS.-Th Fourth Annual meeting Of
the Stockh olders in the Richmond and Danvie Re il
road Company, will be held in the town of Danville on
the 9th Wednesdav-22d day of October, lS5l--at II
o'clock, M. The 4th Article of the By Laws require
that, "Al proxies TO represent Stockholders at gen.
eral meeting sha be in writing and signed by the per-
thus transferring the power; partnerships may sign
in the name OF the partnership and the signature OF
either member of the firm shall be valid No proxy
shall be valid for than six months from the date
thereof" Al The last general meeting the following
resolution was adopted viz:
Resolved, That hereafter no vote shall be given
under proxy which is not executed in the manner re
CURED by the 4th Article Of he Bylaws"
p VAN DEURSEN, Clerk
FORM OF POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Rno5 all men by these presents: TAat | Tor we
do hereby constitute and appoint -, my (or
ouu Attorney, for - and 10 name, to vote on
all question that may be brought before the meeting Of
the Stockholders Of the Richmond and Danviile Rail
road Company, be held Al. DaaYille on Wednesday
the I'D day Of October, 1881, at any adjourned
meeting thereof hereby raiiiying all the acts Of -
sald Attorney 10 the premises, asiully as ii -
were present and voting 10 person.
In testimony whereof - have hereunto affixed
- hand, this - day OF -, 1851.
,,---------- Sign
- lS-td r VAN DEURSEN, Clerk.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-20

NAs FIXTURES.-We will receive in a few
IA days supply OF Gas Chandeliers and other fix
lures OF patterns Those in want are requested to
delay their purchases until arrive will have
a complete stock.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-20

HNIRE-PROOF AFES.-We are receiving
u another supply of the real SALAMANDER
FIRE-PROOF SAFES, which have been tested and
Those who have valuable books and papers had bet
ter look it, and be prepared n of fire. We have
safe that stood the great fire in n. York,
and saved large amount OF money and the books Of
Messrs. Woolsey & Woosey.
au 80 Fry & McCANDLISH. Ag'ts