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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-30

NHIRE, LIFE n MARINE INSURANCE.
a The Richmond Fire Association are now prepar-
ed TO issu policies of Insurance the above descrp
ton of risks reasonable terms any similar COM
pany, and respectfully ask share Of the patronage OF
the pub c. Applications will be received at the Of
fee, No. 1923 corner Main and 9th Streets where the
officers will cheerfully furnish all information that may
be required. All losses promptly and literally adjusted
JAMES BOSHER, President.
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RICHMOND IL PETERSBURG RAIL
IA, ROAD.-SPRING AND SUMMER AR
RANGEM ENT-On and after Saturday, the 18th of
March, the Trains will run follows:
MAIL TRAIN.
Leaves Richmond daily, at. ......... ..... SIP. M.
Leaves Petersburg daily, at. A. M.
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN.
Leaves Richmond Tuesdays, Thursdays and
lie ayes petersburg, same days, at. 81 P M
rare "en tickets are procured at the Office. Isl OO
~, wheh pald IN the cars. l l2s
Chldren over ), and over IL years of age, SER
wants and cooured persons-when tickets are pro-
cured at the office-half price,
n. b. Servants travelling by themselves must be fur
nshed with TWO passes, so that one can be retained
the oce and must be expressly stated on the pass
that they are permitted to 90 on the cars
freight or packages OF any description will be al
lowed on the Mail Train.
NORFOLK TRAIN.
Leaves Richmond on Mondays Wednesdays
and Fridays, at... .................54 A M .
For Port Wahall, where it connects with the steamer
Augusta.
fasSage ......................$2 90
Meals, EACH. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. so
THOS. DODAMEAD,
Superintendent transportation.
Office R. and P R. r. Co. NH Is
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FE OBERT NcNAMEE. MAKER OF SUR
IA GlCAL AND DENTAL INSTRUMENTS,
asks the attention of Physicians and Dentists his
stock, which will be found to comprise all kinds of
Dental and Surgical Instruments, Trusses, Cutlery, &c.
He likewise makes order and repairs all descriptions
Of Instruments Thankful for the liberal patronage he
has already received he trusts to 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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THOS. DODAMEAD.
Superintendent transportation.
Office R. and P. R. r Co. NH IS
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=EEgzEs5s4aaafazls MOUTH. AND OLD POINT
STEFAN BOAT AUGUSTA, Capt. WIN. G. SMITH
Cn Monday, the I'd OF June, this iavoure and cont
portable steamer will resume her place the Port Wds
tlaA Line, having undergone thorough repair, and
been newly painted and fitted up
ne cars, running in connection with her will leave
me Rlchmond and Petersburg Depot at 5. o'clock, A.
III s on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays
returning, the AUGUSTA will leave Norfolk on
the alternate days, viz Tuesdays Thursdays and Sa-
turdays, at 81 O'Clock, A. M.
Fare to Coke's and Grove Wharf. 81 so
rare IRE TO va Point and Norfolk. ....... 3 90
Children under y years Of age half price
Servants, to any point above the Grove i 90
Do to Old Point or Norfolk. $500. so
Meals-each .............. 30
my 30 THOS. DODAMEAD Sun't
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CHANGE OF HOURSI
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I'D ICHMOND AND DANVlLLE RAIL.
= a ROAD.-On and after WEDNESDAY the I'd
OF July, 1851, regular passenger train will run be-
tween Richmond and the Appomattox River, connect
ing at the River with Flaggs line OF Stages for Burks-
vile, Farmville, Lynchburg, Danville and Milton
The stages will hereafter stop at this point instead of
coming to Richmond.
The stage leaves the Appomattox every Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday at half past O'Clock, A. NJ,
and returning, meets the at the point every
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at O'clock, P NJ.
For seats on the stage to Lynchburg, Danville, or
Intermediate points, apply to Capt. Thomas E. Sims,
stage, is necessary for persons their names
the office 10 minutes before the departure of the
The train will stop for passengers only at the follow
ing intermediate points, viz Manchester, Lower Quar-
ries, Upper Quarries, Browns Summit Robios, Coal
Pits, Martins. and Snapsville Road
Leave Richmond Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
n dt' - A. VI.
Returning, leave the River at....... 10 A. M.
Leave Richmond Tuesdays, Thursdays and
, saturdays at. ................. II T. M
Returning, leave the River at.............. Pm.
E8 No Sunday train.
Children, over and not ~ years of age, half
price to any points except the two first named.
Servants travelling by themselves, must be furnished
with two passes, that be retained at the Of
ce and must be stated the pass that they
are permitted to 20 on the cars.
Persons waiting for the near Swift Creek, can
be accommodated at Mr.. w. A. Martins, and have
their horses we'll taken Of at reasonable terms
Mr., Martin has lately opened tavern, and he will be
glad to furnish horses and bugges Tor hire between his
JOHN II. OSBORNE,
Jy2 Superintendent of Transportation.
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STEAMER CTR5I,1S

urua~s STEAMER CURTlS PECK
MOUTH AND NORFOLK.-The swift and com
Portable steamboat CURTIS PECK, Captain John
Davis isnow running regularly between this place and
Old Point, Portsmouth and Norfolk, leaving the wharf
mornings, at ST o'clock precisely Returning, the c.
P. leaves Norfolk every Monday, Wednesday and Fri
daymornngs, at 81 O'clock touching at Old Point and
all the regular landings the river going and return
ing.
Passage to Coke's & Grove Wharf. ....."...$1 so
Do to Old Point, Portsmouth and Norfolk.... 90
Do children under II years OF age. .... half price
Do servants to any point on the river above
the Grove wharf. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 90
MEALS. .5O cts each.
HASKINS g. LIBBY.
Freight taken as usual. my 81
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EBuRCEl4L. LADD " CO., DRUGGISTS,
~ DEALERS IN PAINTS, OILS, DYES
WINDOW GLASS; &C., offer for sale at low prices
Tor cash. or the usual credit to puncual Dealers
large and well selected stock, embracing the following
In part
$500 lbs best Nader
1000 lbs superior Indigo
so kegs super Carb Soda
rs lbs Blue Mass
30 lbs Hydriodate Potass
IS bbls Logwood
$500 lbs Extract Logwood
Is bbls Spts Turpentine
40 boxes variegated Soap
500 do refined Borax
bbls refined Camphor
100 groce friction Matches
SO boxes ground Pepper, Allspice, Ginger
10 bbs No. Castor Oil
90 boxes Pearl Starch
$50 baskets Sweet Oil
300 No. l Nutmegs
200 ounces Sulph Quinine
600 boxes Window Glass, French and
American
400 kegs White Lead, dry and in oil
80 bbls Blakes Fire Proof Paint
And the usual assortment of Patent Medicines Fan
cy Articles, &c. &c.
PURCELL, LADD & CO., Druggists,
lie 20 W Main St. corner 18th.
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80 ICEFMOND& DANVILLE RAILROAD
a NOTICE On and after Wednesday the 9th of
August, 1851, Stage will run from Tomahawk, for
mery Martins, II miles from Richmond to Powhatan
Court House. JNO. H. OSBORNE,
au 2 Supt Trans'n.
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RICHMOND FIRE ASSOCIA-
sssNJ TION.-IJFE INSURANCE RE-

lEssSssaaI = TION.-LIFE INSURANCE RE-
sssasB SUMED.-Ths Association is now pre-
Ssz--SZ-pared to issue Policies of Insurance on the
lives of all persons enjoying good general health, and
Of sound constitutions for the whole duration of life,
for limited PERIOD and upon as reasonable terms as
any similar company AS this is the only institution OF
the kind in this State it claims fairly the patronage OF
our own citizens especially when is remembered that
is at home and its profits distributed here while the
premiums Of other companies, literally encouraged by
the public are carried out Of the State The advan-
tages of Life assurances are now too universally &C
knowledged to require minute detail OF the benefits
resulting hereom; it is enough to say that all persons
who derive their incomes support from public or pri-
vate situations mechanical professional or mercantile
pursuits, should avail themselves of its advantages in
order to secure liberal support to those who are de-
pendant on their exertiorfs The rates of insurance
are as favorable those of any similar institution in
the United States and general information relating to
Life assurances together with the rates OF premiums,
Will be cheeriuy given to those who call at the Office,
No 223, corner Main and 9Th sts
Slaves will be insured as usual reasonable terms.
JAMES BOSHER, Prest.
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nr-sss RICHMOND. PETERSBURG,
Ia SEEsat.segssdS NOR FOLK AND NEW YORK;

3
.Essssssha sE,ssss NORFOLK AND NEW YORK;
STEAM PACKET COMPANY, have nearly COM
peted their and powerful low pressure steam
propeller CITY OF RICHMOND, 500 tons, Wilson
j. Terry, master, and she will be ready to take her
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 no expense care have
been spared to make the City OF Richmond OF the
strongest safest and most comfortable going vessels
from this port. She is double iron braced and lasen
ed equal to many ships OF twice her tonnage; she has
fine stare accommodate ions for passengers and
pains will be wanting to make her tie popular vessel for
persons travelling this route Freight will be taken at
about packet prices aud goods delivered with certainty
OF time in few hours after shipment. The captain and
officers have been Tor 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 now being built and will be launched in Oc
tober, and due notice will be given when the steamer
City OF Richmond is ready to receive freight.
MAILER & LORD, Agents,
108 Wall s'reei, New York.
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JUN DUoHEk, k5tC Y. au
BEACON, LARD. BRANDY, &c.
I'D $4,000 lbs Todd's family hog. round Bacon
10000 do Wilson's do do
$4,000 do smoked by ourselves, small size
SO hhds Shoulders Cincinnati cure
Is do Todds Bacon Sides-superor
bbls Lard
SO do Old Apple Brandy, very good
6 or. cask Cognac do
10 bbls Cider Vinegar
80 boxes Adamanne Candles, Nos H. s,6
1000 grain Bags
100 doz leading Lines and bed Cords
10000 lbs Cotton Yarns, Nos to 10
1000 do Seine Irvine and Carpet Warp
300 do Wrapping Irvine, in balls
All in store and for sale low and on the best terms by
WOMBLE & co,
iy7 No. 100 East Main street.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-17
IRISH EMIGRANT SOCIETY.
D6;co No l Poodo Streot -Np,, York

r.
of the great number of complaints which
have for long time been made by Emigrants of frauds
committed upon them in the sending of money to their
friends in Ireland and to aid and protect the Emgrant
the Irish Emgrant Society established fund.- deposited
in the Bank of Ireland upon which they draw drafts
payable at sight at any of the branches of the Bank
Persons residing out of the city, by enclosing in letter
the they wish forwarded, with the plainly written
direction to whom and where it is to be paid, will have the
same remitted.
There is great advantage in purchasing the socieys
drafsthat the Bank has branch in each of the prnc
pal towns in Ireland and thus the losses by discount and
otherwise, are avoided.
The Society keeps Office at No. % Spruce street, to
which Emgrants apply to obtain situations for which
they fitted
Orders from employers in the country stating the SER
vices required the wages and the cheapest modes of
veyance and giving respectable reference will meet with
prompt attention
The Society will be thankful for all circumstantial and
early information of any fraud, imposition, outrage
committed Emigrants and will endeavor speedily to
apply remedy. GREGORY DILLON, President
HUGH KELLY,
JAMES MATHEWS, Vice Presidents.
JAMES REYBURN,
EDWARD G. DoNNEILY, Corresponding Secretary.
KIERNAN b. DAILY, Recording Secretary.
JOSEPH STUART, Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Felix Ingoldsby, William Redmond,
William Watson, Francis Mann,
John Manning, James Stuart
Terence Donnelly, Stuart j. NOLAN,
James 0lwell, Cornelius III. Sheehan,
Charles NJ. Marry, John Nicholson. A-
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-17
hardware, Cutlery, Edge Tools, &c.

- e CHARLES g. LITTLE IMPORTER ana
.T .(r3l Nrgencral dealer in English, German, and
--sks American Hardware, Cutlery, Edge Tools,
&C., SO and "a Fulton street, opposite the
United States Hotel New York, respectfully invites the
attention of Merchants, making their purchases TO his
very extensive assortment comprising every thing in the
line, and to which and constant supplies are being
added His variety Of Tools is adapted to all the various
branches of mechanics especially Coopers and Carpenters
Particular attention given to all ORDERS all of which are
offered at the lowest market prices for cash or on approved
credit: - irs ..tt ...g @.e. v.,..E .E ...
Cut and Wrought Nails, Locks and Latchets
Knives and Forks, Pen and Pocket Knives
Razors, Scissors and Shears, in great yaretys
Skates, States, Sleigh Bells, loose and strapped
Shovels, Spades, Hoes Forks, Scythes and Snathes
Rifles, Black Lead Pots, and Sand Crucibles
Pumps, for wells cisterns Force Pumps and Hydrau-
lie Rams t t IT. r EH-# N#s
Ames' Pump, Augers and Runiyers
Turkey Oil Stone, dressed and undressed
Scotch Water of Ayr Stone, for marble polishers
Coopers Tools in great variety of the most celebrated
manufacturers Albertson, Conger, Horton, Barton, and
others
Coachmakers' Tools .t .-
House and Ship Carpenters Tools
Backsmiths' Tools, Cabinet makers Trimmings
House and Ship builders Hardware
House furnishing Hardware, in great variety
Iron, Brass, Copper, and Steel wire
Genuine HARLEM OIL and Nuremberg Salve.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-17

IMPORTERS AND JoBBERs, So LIBERTY STREET, New
York, between Broadway and Nassau,) are now re.
ceivng rich and beautiful assortment Of Fancy Silk and
Millinery Goods to which would particularly invite the
attention Of all Cash Purchasers and will make II an OBJ
ect for them TO give US call determined 20 sell
assortment for Cash. lower than before offered in
this market.
Mliners can supply themselves with every article in
their line, at about the cost Of Importation Auction
prices. Many OF goods manufactured expressly
for sale and cannot be surpassed Tor beauty
low prices.
Rich Hat and Cap Ribbons n large variety
Silks and Satins for Bonnets
Embroidered Capes, Collars, Cuffs. and Chemisetts
Embroidered Edgngs and Inscrngs, Swiss and Muslin
Thread, Brussels Yalencene, SILK, and Lisle Thread
Lnces
Embroidered Reverie and Plain Linen Cambria IIlfs.
Gloves and Mits Kid, silk, Lise Thread, and Sewing
silk
Scarfs Cravats, and Dress Hkfs.
Swiss, Jaconet, Book Musins, and Bishop Lawns
Embroidered, Damask and Plain Canton Grape Shawls
A full assortment OF Straw Goods
French and American Artificial Flowers
With large variety not mentioned above.
All wishing TO avoid paying long prices will make mo-
ney by calling and satisfying themselves. mar 2l-d
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-17
oEEp AND AGRIcULTURAL WARE

- HOUSE.-WHoLEsALE AND RETAur-l94% Market
Street Philadelphld.-We offer to friends and cuso-
mers the largest assortment of Agricultural Implements
Garden Tools and Seeds offered In this market con
sisting in part Of the following viz:
PROUTY MEARS' Patent Highest Premium Self
sharpening PLOUGHS right and left handed Side Hill
Subso OF various Sizes OF superior materials and work
manship warranted to give satisfaction the money
returned. Fbpr Highest Premiums awarded TO these
PLoUGHS nt the New York State Fair for 1850 Also,
Beaches and Bar Share Ploughs.
Spains Improved Barrel Churn constructed in such n
manner that the dasher may be removed from the inside
Of the Churn by simply unscrewing the handle from the
lasher.
HAY Straw and Corn Stalk Cutters in great variety,
among which may be found Haryey's superior Premium
Straw Cutter, OF every size.
Also, Horse Powers, Threshing Machines, Fan Mills
Corn Shelters Cheese Presses Seed Planters Dirt Scraper
Sugar Mills OK Yokes and Bows, Turnip Drills, Horse
akes, Grain Cradles, Expanding and Extra Cutvators,
arrows, Snathe Scythes, Conceived Hoes, Spring tenn
pered Cast Steel Oval and Square tined Manure and Hay
Forks Pruning Shears and Chisel Beach and Bar Shear
Repairing peces and Castings Peruvian Patagonia and
Prepared Guano together with complete assortment Of
Grass Garden and Field Seed All Of which win be sold at
the lowest possible prices, at l94 Market street Phia
mar N-n PROUTf BBRRETT.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-17
The Baltimore and Philadelphia Steamboat
Company
l.a ERICSSON LINE0


~H~r h Have resumed their operations for the
year with increased means of
dating the trade between Philadelphia and Baltimore in
the most regular and expeditions manner, and at their
former materially reduced prices, being, dry goods
hardware &C., only 10 cents 100 pounds and but half
the price charged by other lines. ...a .f.. -.
Persons wishing avail themselves of the facilities and
moderate prices of the Line advised to give explicit and
positive directions for sending their goods to the Ericsson
Line, and they should be particular TO possess themselves
Of the receipts which invariably given for their goods
In those stated the price charged for transportation
and il win prove protection against the double rates ex
acted by other lines, who have published rates.
Goods destined for the West South other places be
yond Baltimore, forwarded promptly the day of their
arrival with every and attention, free of all charge
whatever this service in the shape of commissions
otherwise.
New YoRK.-Goods shipped from New York, or other
places eastward of that city, should be distinctly
signed to A. GROVES jr Philadelphia, to insure their
veyance by this Line.
Freight TO from Baltimore, above 10 cents per 100
pounds. Coarse freights taken at still less rates
The established character and known reputation of this
company ample guarantee TO those disposed TO
fde their property 10 the care Of the company.
One more Of the companys boats leaves Philadelphia
from the upper side Of Chestnut street wharf every day
Sunday exceptedO ut o'clock, arriving in Baltimore
early next morning. Apply in Philadelphia to
A. GROVES, Jr,, Agent
No. 19 South Wharves, above Chestnut 81.
In like boat leaves Baltimore, daily, Sunday
excepted,) at halfpast o'clock
Apply In Baltimore TO
J. A. SHRIVER, Agent No. Light St,
mar 2I- near the Depot of the B 4 O. n. r.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-17

Gen. ScoTT.-It cannot have escaped the
notice Of those who pay the slightest attention
to politics. that General Winfield Scott is fast
becoming most prominent Wing candidate for
the next Presidency 1t may happen that in
discreet friends may injure his chances for the
nomination by thrusting him forward imma-
turcly, but unless something of that sort is
done, the hero of many wars stands an excel
lent chance of being the candidate of the Whig
party in 1852 for the highest Office in the gift
Of the neople - Cmmberland CintLian.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-17
PARKEyILLE HYDRoPATAIC INSTITUTE.

meeting Of the Board of Managers OF the Parke
~ Vile ydropathic Institute held fifth month 18th
1850, Joseph A. Weder NJ D., was unanimously elected
Resdt Physician In the place of DIR. Dexter resigned
Having made various improvements, this institute Il
prepared TO receive additional number OF patients
and from DR.. Weders weknown skill and practical er
p>nce in Europe, acquired unda- Vincenz Preissnitz
the founder of the Hydropathc and Tor severo
Phiiadephia where he hns had many patents The Man
ayers believe the afflicted win find him an able and an
The domestic department being under the charge of
Steward and Maron will enable the Doctor to devote 70
the patients whatever time may be necessary.
Application for admission TO be made to
1l SAMUEL WEBB, Secretary.
once No. IS South Fourth street. residence No. 10 Lo
gan square, Philadelphis.
General Description ofe P1riere Hydropaic Institute
The main building Is three stories high, standing back
from the street about hundred feet With semicircu
lar grass plot In 'front.' and contains thirty TO forty rooms
The grounds around the house tastefuy laid out with
walks and planted with trees shrubs &c On the left OF
the entrance to these grounds is cottage containing four
rooms used by male patients bathing house, with
every convenience for packing" bathing, &C.; the
right OF the entrance, about two hundred feet Distant
stands similar cottage, used by the ladies for similar
IN e rear Of The Institutes the distance of hun.
red feet three other cottages eighty feet apart
One Of these Is the laundry with hydrant at the door
the other two are occupied by the servants
The hydrsnt water is introduced into these cottages as
well into the main building, and all the waste water
carried OF by drains under ground.
, rHg WATER WORKS
Consist OF circular stone building, standing the brow
6f hill sufnounted by large cedar reservoir containing
ave hundred barrels, brought from neyerfaug spring
OF pure cold water In the side Of the HILL by hydraulic
selfsctng machine Of cast iron, that s kept con-
sany going night and day. by the descent Of the water
from the spring The surplus water Is carried from the
reservoir TO fountain In the waterworks yard surround
d BY weeping willows In the first story Of the water
works Ia circular room, containing the dorche bath,
which IL stream falling from height Of about thirty
feet and be varied in size from half inch TO an
inch and half In diameter Adjoining the douche room
Is dressing room, with marble tables &c the rtsing
deehs or the cure Of plies &c l. one OF the most COM
plse conrvanoes Of the kind, being entirely under the
control Of the patient using the same.
There many other appliances which can be better
understood by n personal examination. mar "a
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-05-17

The Coop OF RAILRoADs.-The Memphis
(Tenn.) Eagle of the st instant has the follow
ing paragraph: "We recollect the time when
Chattanooga, on the line between Georgia and
Tennessee, was poor, miserable apology for
town, with a blacksmith shop, a grocery, and
what was facetiously called tower. Its census
could have been taken in a quarter of an hour.
Chattanooga has now fine, large and commo-
dious hotels in full blast, and a large number
Of beautiful private residences, and thriving,
industrious population. So much for the infu-
ence of railroads"