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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-25
HOMEsTEADs.


A HOME FOR ALL.-MkNHArTAS BUILDING AS
nons at the meeting May 18th, 10 fosAd
close the subscription list in order 70 transact business
Those who thereby prevented subscribing In
formed that they join az the present t che
second Monday In Jnne The OF the Association
been unparalleled that estimated there will be heea
hur bred members at that time Those whs desrous OF
joining at the rates must do before that
time Tho Association organized month snce and
at the first monthly meeting ve shares sold. An
again be offered received At the Sers
tarys Once 50 Nassau street room ..
MORGAN MOROAES, PresiaHt
N BA special meeting will he held for the of
receiving ubser ptlons military Hail. Bowery, Monday
evening. May 26 at eight o'clock.
EVERY MAN HIS OWN LANDLoRD.-rHE FIRST
II regular meeting Of the Fourth American Building Asso
citation will be held Tuesday evening May 2h Warren
HAIL. corner ofOyer and Henry streets when the monthly
dues Will be payable All desirous Of purchasing
their houses oney they
pay for rent. invited TO attend s. JES5URUN Sec
ratary, Once No. Clinton Court, Beekman street All
meetings are public.
NJ CUNT HOPE BUILDING PLOTS IN THE WEST
lVk of Upper observation-disclosures DESTROYS
securing eautiful plot Of ground for homestead had
better and Mount Hope before purchasnx elsewhere
while they have opportunity Of eons the subssrp
ton book Leariy flied. which time will close, pre-
short time. by taking the 10 o'clock the
upper village will have plenty OF time 20 Of the
most beautiful garden spots in Wtstcbester county and
return early IN the afternoon. For full partic uafs In
qnre of r. II. THOMPSON, n Hudson street, L. PUR-
CELL, 81 John street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-25

DERsoNAL EFrICrs wAETED-sUCH AS cos
TUNES cssof C1othirf, Jevsiry, frcsrns SC. Ladie.
Gen temsn having the above articles for sais Ia
small qusnss will be sttenasd At their re-d.ree by
leaving orders addre sng lire through tho Post Ohee
90 N. LfNETT. No. ~ Psrh Row,
lin tho Trunk storeD under rsyis's Hotel.
NJ Brarcels from the attended TO- and the full
value tcssh) renittcd FER return " pcst
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-25

sLYCEUM.-J.C. DUNN RESPECTFULLY
ID informs his friends and the public that his benefit viii
take place at the above on the evening
the popular opera Of THE NATIONAL GUARD. il which
Miss Mary Taylor and the whole musical strength OF the
company will appear. ALEC, tby desire,l THE WORLDS
FAIR Columbia, Miss Taylor Jove Mr. Brougham; Apollo.
Mr. Dunn with sther entertainments See bills Of Abe day.
Box book 10
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-25

RARNUMS MUsEUk.-IT Is SAID THAT DURING
- the past week Of the engagement Of the bateman chill
drE the Museum crowds were on almost every
occasion unable 70 procure seats the rush and TO
those wonderful prodies being 70 MI the
early hour We confess that such vas the
We glad to notice that they have been ineueed 70
perform week more, which will positively be their last,
ap they 20 England. To night they appear in
Richard ILL.," and alec In The Spoiled Child"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-25

CAMDEN AND ANNOY RAILROAD LINE FROM NEW
sy s,esmsos, JoaS forrks; Sornas rins, .ss ooioai
A NJ Afternoon Line at o'clock T. NJ Fare BY either
line, ~ forward deck 81 Emirsns Line ~ o'clock n,
fare. ~ % L. BLISS, Agent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-25

EELLOWs' MtNsTRELs, AT FELLOWs' MUSICAL
4 Hall. No. 80 Broadway between heward and Crane
streets Open eyssy night dui,ns toe week The eeeeraese
eisn, and versatile corps .A,entsd aad experienced
performers under the direction Of j. b. Fellows whose
this city for tbs last have been received with
greatest BY toe elite and fashion Of this great
tropois Their Burcssue italian Opsra
seenes Witty sayaSs solos. Duests Choru.es DancaAG
On wednesday and Satux
day afternoons grand eoacers for the Of
ladies' sni familiar eonnsneinx 1t ooiscx Il. n. Adnie
sion IS Dooss At O'Clock " commence ~ g.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-25

DARNUMs AMERICAN hUsEUM.-P. T. BARNCA,
- Proprietor and Manager John Greenwood Jr Assistant
of the sateman Children for an
other week which will be positively their last ae they sal
for Europe in Juneon Monday and Tuesday evening" Nay
10Th and 18th RICHARD lil-Riehard Miss Ellen Bate
Richmond, Miss Kate BaIenAns the farce Of the
SPOILED ClilLD-Little Pickle Mice Kate BAteman; Tug
Miss Ellen Bateman; and the ROUGH DiAM0Np-Ceusis
Joe, Mr.. Hallway hargery Mise c. Chapman In the az
ternoon the TEACHER TAUGHT anu the SPECTRE
BRIDEGROOM. Admission TO the Museum and Perform.
ance, 20 CENTS children under 10 years ofe, l2 eents
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-25

nrTcH CHEEsE.JrsT RECEIVED, AND LANDING
~ from schooner Arnstel, from Amsterdam, Ny
round Dutch thseses a very superior 3uaytvo
each Alse lust received, Canary SEED Dueh Hsr
ASsELER DAVIS, l; Beaver street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-25

4 sTOR PLACE OPERA H0USE-COMPLIhENTARY
"A benefit 70 Mr.. John X. Scou-0n which ocoasou tho
following ladies gentlemen have In the handsosst
volunteered -
Mrs j. W. Waflack, Mr.. Arnold,
Miss Mary TAYLOR tby the Mr.. Geo. Jordan,
Kind permission of John Mr. n. y. Clarke,
bfspgham, Esq., Mr. Palmer.
Mrs Poser, Mr' Lelooster'
Mrs Holman INV ths per Mr.. Holman,
ms,;on Of w T. Burt~S Mr.. Wemya,
Esq1 Mr. Pilgrim,
Mrs +. Z. Rae. Mr.. nows.s;
Mr. H. Y. Brough. Mr.. Mcdonald,
Mr.. John Brougham. Mr.. Philips
Mr Joe Corvel
Sheltons Brass Eand having most kindly volunteered
their valuable aid Will appear on the OCCASION and execute
several their Of most popular airs.
Tho Orchestra full efficient under the direc-
ton Of John st. Luke Esq who has kindly volunteered
MECHANICs' HALL, NO. az BROADWAY, ABOUT
IVA Grand strect0pen night dnring the week un
further notice Tho original and we'll known CHRISTY1
HINSTRELS, comprising efficient and versatile "eoxps
Of talented" and "e1psrieneod performer under ths
management Of p Chriy whose concerts In this oity
for succession Of i've have bsoS received with
favor by highly respectable and fashionable audiences
Tickets 70 Doors halt past
eight O'clock An Afternoon Concert will be given So
turday next for the accommodation Of Ladies and Juve
niles. commencing At O'Clock. P. n.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-25

I AN NOW MAKING FINE DRESS AND rRocK
Il Goats ct GIG; also, Superior single breasted rrock
Coat from $40 70 Si2 I commenced business where AN
sI years ssc ard an doing more hudness each successive
CiothIng. ready made, and made 10 order.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-25

EoURTH or JuLy-Ep0E's FIREwoRKs-THE
extensive sAi syleniid ooorcd and brilliant Fire.
works In this country an1 small Of and fAncul
designs be obtained o. the sstscrbers Dealers will do
~st call snd examns the same vS<rsn.eA superior TO
any others in the markell ut the general depot 70 Maiden
lane or At tie United States Itorssory Jerey City
J. q. s ISAAC EDGE, ID. Pyroteehnists.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-25

rI,ICKETs FOR JENNY LIMBS CONCERTS AT CAS-
j. tie Garden Monday evening, MAY u. and Thursdsy AZ
ternoon May Ihe place buy Tickets for choice seats
the above Concerto sests Of the house ia At
IL the number. No. Astor House.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-25
LOST. DO.

oST-ON FRIDAY EVENING IN TRIPLER HALL
~ or between and % Aity street. blue and gold era,
nsihd Chain Bracelet. The finder viii be suitably
&afded by returning TO No. 45 Glib street, stairs
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. EVENING, ABOUT &
- selosk-Lost between Stewarts, Broadway, and How
ard street large purple cut Amethyst Seal in gold
reward win DO paid TO the nder, by j. H. Rag
NAN, No. N Nassau street, or Herald onee.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-25

V,ICKETs FOR JENNY LIMBS NINTH FAREWELL
grand Concert. to be held A. Castle Gardens on Monday
evening 18th ready for all parts Of the house
Evans Brittons up town bcokstind 6 Broadway Also
tickets for Thursdays Concert. 18th inst.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-25

Jenny LIMOS GRAND CONCERTS AT CASTLE GAR
- den on Monday Evening May % and Thursday after
May Ickcts for the above Concerts, for chooe
seats seas in Of the house for sale at
BR0TAERS Music Store SJ Broadway-S,5 Is tho No.
Jenny LINDs GRAND CONCERTS AT CASTLE GAR
d den, Monday Evening May c6 sud Thursday after
noon, May Choce seats for the above Concerts se
obtained At BARTLETT T. WELFoRD'S Book Store, No.
Asor House-remember No. T. Also, uelike Daguerreo-
typcs of Jenny Lind.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-22

PHILOSOPHY OF BR ANDRETH'S VEGE-
TABLE PlLLS.-Whent the theory Of the crcula-
ton OF the blood was established, the secret springs of
vitality then partially exposed to our view We
saw and understood that the food we eat was con-
verted into blood, which repaired the waste OF the ami
ma machine the food is fuel, which keeps at a life
heat the internal fires that warm and invigorate the
inner man. The blood is an electric fluid which car-
rles this heat TO every ramcaton ofthe body even to
the exremities OF the hair and horny nail While the
blood IS thus the seat OF lite it is also the seat of dis
ease Food gives the body strength; Brandreths Pills
give blood the necessary power to throw out from itself
all impurities, thus rendering the stream of lie pure and
healthy II men were more sincere, there would
be fewer religious creeds; and if they kept closer to
natures laws in the management other bodies, they
would require little medicine. AS men grow more in.
telllgent they will become wiser and happier; even now
their wisdom is proved by the fact that when sickness
assails Them they Brandrelhs Vegetable Universal
| fills which soon restores them TO health
ihey are peculiarly adapted to this climate and re-
qne no extra care when they are used either diet or
eiotung. lhey should be always in the house. 80 that
upon the 1rst indication OF sickness they may be used
One dose IN the beginning, potent for good than
dozeh after the sickness is liked in the system In
colds' coughs, asthma, rheumatism cosveness feyers
and 10 acute, heavy or deepseate pains their effects
will be found beyond all praise. Three or five will ac
Ike charm often curing dangerous maady at once
saving months OF sickness and the evils thereto atend-
ing. Remember, Brandreth's Pills are a known and
loly tested medicine, that used by hundreds of
thousands III tins country, and throughout the civilized
Morlo' ri hey are quietly supercedng ell other med-
cines lhey take out only that from the blood which
Is the cause OF weakness and pain leaving health and
strength they produce healthy sleep at night and an
appetite that relshes all kinds of food Sold at Dr..
BRANpRETH's principal Office 24l Broadway and at his
etal Offices 274 Bowery land 24l Hudson street. New
ork and by one agent in every place of importance
throughout the world who has certificate with fac
smile oil the labe on the genuine boxes which the pur
chaser should be careful to compare
M. BRANCH, Richmond Va.
Only authorised wholesale and retail agent.
No east Main street, corner opposite Old Market
Country Agents and Planters can be supplied at New
Y ork prices. de 80
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-22

FLETCHER'S HAIR TONIC.--T his compound
VIII be found on rs to be superior any Other article
ever offered to the public for curing scurt or dandruf
prevent the hair from falling off turning grey and
cure all diseases OF the head scalp. 1t is composed
authority. 1t never leaves the suspense its
virtues clears the head OF all scurt and dandru renders
the hair beautifully soft, and gives 10 it dark durable
ernptions and diseases OF the scalp renders il an inds-
penSabe article in the household OF every family.
Price nifty cents per bottle. For sale wholesale and
Also, to be had al Adie g. Grays, R. R. Duvars and
R. A. eredith's, Druggists, Main street, and II. j.
Miller IT'S Broad street; Thomas IT, Rosser, Peters
burg; John H. Seay, Lynchburg; and William Smith,
Raleigh, N. u. fe l9
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-22

Secession Convention met in Montgomery,
Alabama, on Tuesday, the 18th inst. 1t was
composed of delegates from the various Southern
Rights Associations fthe State, who numbered
about 100. Violent speeches were made and res
olutions promising that Alabama will secede if
any other State viii lead her were adopted.--
The Governor IS requested to convene the I,eois-
lature, in order provide for the elections TO the
Southern Congress. One member remarked
shat he did not wish 10 see single fugitive re-
covered-that he did not wish 10 see the fugitive
slave act enforced, but half of the negroes of
Maryland, Virginia and Kentucky, stolen by the
aboitionists for he wanted dsunion."
This same idea was expressed by Mr. Holmes
Of South Carolina, in the House OF Representa-
tiyes,a few days ago. lie avowed his regret thai
the fugitive bill had been passed, for it lessenet
the chance Of disunionl
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-22

The Wyihevle Republican OF the 18th inst. sta ties
that gentleman removing to the South reached that vii
iage on Sunday the Sth inst with twenty negroes
Three ofthe negroes complaining ofbeing unwell med
cal aid WINS called in when was discovered that thew
had The small pox. A house Immediately procured
for them about mile from the village and on the follow
ing Monday the county court appointed guard ofeight
armed men to prevent persons from going to or from the
house. The Republican says the citizens of Wytheyile
are in high etae OF excitement about the matter. and
fears are entertained that some few may come to an
untmely end from fright, even should they escape the
disease. During The week eight OF The negroes in the
house took the disease. The name of The owner OF The
ne groes is not given. -
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-22
CITY GAS

Our citizens beginning to enjoy the benefits Of Gas
Light, though the experimental Examinations which the
managers of the works have wisely dispensed for
several nights past, in preparation for the formal
commencement Of their operations tonight. Would
that this mode OF celebrating the day might be type of
the moral influence OF the anniversary upon the minds
OF the people of the United States 1t is high time that
the light OF reason should shine upon the obscured res
son OF many misguided zeaot. To return to our city
Gas Lights; the community have already seen enough
TO satisfy them Of the great benefits that must result
rom the improvement. The city wears al night an en-
trely different aspect The streets look cheerful, and
passengers, instead of scuddng along as if afraid of
blow behind the ear walk with the confidence inspired
by sunshine. Soon we shall have the windows of the
stores pretty illuminated and The business will be
as auring at night by day The assurance that these
important changes Tor the better have been secured not
at cost, but with saving of money, produces nau-
rally genera feeling of satisfaction
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-22

vTWIGGS' MlXTURE-This singular prepa.
ration Tor changing grey hair its natural color is be-
ing applied by many persons in the city. all of whom
are verifying the experience of the gallant general
we perceive great change in the hair of some of the
honorable members. FLETCHER under the American
per bottle. ia "a
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-22

SOUTH CAROLINA CoILEGE.--The Carolinan of the
18th says: 1t will be gratifying the friends of this
cherished institution OF our Stale to be informed that
the health OF the President Col Preston is gradually
but steadily improving under the pressure OF duties
unre laxed and uninterrupted. Aware of the great in
teresl felt throughout the Stale on this subject the in
formation Is impaired at the present tine aud we doubt
not 1t will be received with qualification
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-22
--"Now elow'd the armament
With living sapphiles.'

THINGS AT YORK. PA.-The York Republican of
Wednesday has the following Item
To the Prettiest Girl IN fcrk.-The postmaster Of
this borough received front Philade lpha, on Monday
letter, the contents Of which he is profoundly gnor
AMI OIL addressed 'To the Preest Gill in York he to
be the Judge, He has no desire to get himsefin
scrape and therefore proposes the ladies leave the
matter 10 committee OF young gents
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-22

AURORA BoREALls.--The Washington Union notices
beautiful Aurora Boreals, which was observed in tba,
city about ten o'clock, Tuesday night We had the
pleasure OF Witnessing it at the same time The vene.
rabe editor grows quite. poetieal in describing I'm.
phenomenon, readers shall see:
at was seen on the northern horizon, swayjno on
both sides OF the north pointwest OF il but more en-
tenSively the east. 1t first assumed delcste wh,
color, and then roseate lint, which and went
like blush the cheek OF beauty Occasionally il sho,
up rays at different points, and il sometimes asceuded
nearly as high as the North Star The Aurora Borea-
lis was singuary striking but in fact the whole hor-
lion was beautiful Illuminated it was by the full
moon by Jupiter and Saturn blazing their respective
orbits and the constellation Of Gemin hanging directly
over our heads:
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-22
Things in Liberia,

The New York Herald says the message of
President Roberts, recently received is remarka-
bly, well written document, and "the proceedings
OF the liberan Congress are conducted with
great decorum-lnore SO than those of our Amer
lean Congress-
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-22

Ihere Is a movement on foot among the differ
ent tribes OF western Indians to prepare and send
to Washington block of stone for the national
monument. The inscription is TO he as follows
"This step the Red Man gives to the paIe face,
to build HIM path 10 better hunting ground .
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-22

A friend OF the lamented Hood, on whom the pun
sters mantle seems 10 have allen says OF him 81 Poor
Hood tie died OF pure generosity crafty the under
taker, who wished to arm iiuelg Hood >"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-22

rY NOTICE TO THE WINGS OF HEN
RICO:-The Wings Of the county OF Heunco are re-
qaesed TO meet at Elijah Bakers, on Union Hill, on
SATURDAY evening next, the 22d instant, for the
purpose of appointing delegates 10 meet in the Con-
venion, to be held in the city of Richmond on the Goth
inst to nominate suitable Wing candidate 10 repre-
sent us in the next Congress Of the United States.
MANY VOTERS.
Fehruarv 0Oth 1871
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-22
C1TY "A r. FAIR .

ANNIVERSARY OF WAsHiNGToN's BIRTHDAY.-To
enable those engaged in the office of the "Tines' to
par teipate in celebrating the anniversary Of Washing
ton Birthday, Monday $ issue will be pretermed.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-22

We learn from the Fayetteville Observer that
the Rev. Francis l.. Hawks, ID. D. of New York,
j. preparing history Of North Carolina, which il
his native State
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-22
February Goth 1851.

~ STATE BALL.--The Managers will meet
at the Theatre at o'clt elk on Monday evening, to
complete the arrangements of committees receive
badges, &c.
Tickets of admission to be had of the Managers, or
at the American and Exchange Hotels, upon the order
of one of them.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-22

The following communication completes the
proof OF the injustice of serious complaint
brought sometime since, by Col Richardson of
Illinois, against Mr. Archibald Williams, the u.
s. District Attorney for that State whose charac-
ter the Colonel took some political interest in i'm
pugning:
To THE EDITORS OF THE TINES
Gentlemen: Since you lid me the fayour Of nuhl;sb
ing my card IN reference TO the charge made nv C,ol
richardson member OF Congress from Illinois aoa;ns,
Archibald Williams the U, S. Attorney for that State
l have received private letter from that gentleman
unequvocally denying the truth OF the charge to Wi,
that he had made public speech in opposition to the
Fugitive Slave Bill, The ground Of its conflict with
the hsbeas corpus law and the right OF trial by ury
He says that he not only did not make speech AT the
time and place mentioned by Col. Richardson but that
he does not recoect and does not believe that he sale
one word TO any person there the subject OF the Flu
gltye Slave Bill and that of Col. Richardson's
political friends las he has learned who present al
,he time aud place referred TO- and who applied to
eoi' Richardson Tor information answered that the
charge was entirely false. Mr.. Williams adds that he
election. ~ ~ "
NJ iiHfegong statement has been communicated by
MI Williams 10 the Department of state whence he
had received copy oil Col. Richardson's letter,
III ms eller 10 me, he goes on 10 saw thai sine the
passage % the compromise, tie would he among the
asteu IN Inc Cnlon unnecessarily to ras ,oi,atnn .nd
sE anu liia so lar az he knows the constilu.
ohahty OF The iuglye slave act has never haeo ser;on
| " Questioned IN Illinois by any person ''o''
quay again tTespass your kindnss. an lar a. D,
ask the publication OF this card ~ 81 iA as ~
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-22

RELIGIOUS NOTICE,-Elder James w. Goss
will preach at IL, and night al n O'clock the Sy-
camore Church, The public are most respectfully in
vted to attend. lte %
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-22

JENNY LIND IN New ORLrANs-Jenny Linds second
concert IN New Orleans to have been as success.
iul as her first. The Bee says oft:
We are again called upon to chronicle another
Spenaio Triumph OF THIS Queen OF Song. Large as the
both IN numbers and in character by The demonsira-
ion OF last evening. Her reception bespoke The en-
tluslasc Judgment which the critical auditory that
listened to her first concert had passed upon her vocal and
artistic merits. Every song was greeted with ihn
walme,t applause, and in almost in every instance The
required to repeat her brilliant performances
The recent elections in South Carolina Tor delegates
to the State Convention brought TO the polls onlya
q votes polled in Charleston and the Neck was only
533; whereas the usual vote said TO be about COO
Ia 81 Andrews Parish only 10 votes were cast