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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01

DEATH OF CAPT. J. d. KNIGHT We regret to an.
nounce the death OF Capt James d. X light, U. S. N.
while in command of the soop-of-war Germantown
the flag ship OF Commodore Lavalette on the African
station. This me aneholy event occurred suddenly on
the 18Th July, in the harbor OF Cape Pamas and his
remains were inferred with appropriate honors in the
Catholic cemetery at that place.
Capt. Knight was a native of Charleston S. c. about
90 years of age, and had been in the Naval service u
wards OF thirty seven years He was esteemed and
respected for his fine personal quale and hssproles
sional worth, and always gained the warm attachment
OF those under his command We have had tba
tunity Of perusng letter from Commodore Lavaletc
IN winch he speaks in the highest terms of the charac
ter and services OF the lameated deceased.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01

TO THE WING CITIZENS OF RICHMOND.
The Locotocos hope to elect ofthe three repre-
sentatives to which Richmond is entitled under the
constitution. 1t is be hoped for the good ofthe
cause that only three Wings will run Tor the Legisa.
ture am against any sort of union with the Locofo.
party whatsoever. They say, far as justice and
right concerned, they entitled to one delegate
lsay let three Wings and only three run for the
House. Let some Of the numerous candidates sacri-
fee their political or parry ambition for their parly's
good. The recent disgracefu defeat which we have
suffered at the hands OF our party is enough to
nerve every Wing heart with burning zeal And though
we are just from the contest, let anew commence
the good work eli US determine to conquer. Ramem-
Der the 23d October, 1884, and profit b. what we exps
rienced then. Then | repeat, three Wing candidates
for the Houe, and one or the Senate.
UTCJT ANTI
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01
MONROE WARD.
ATTENTION, YOUNG WHO'S !

A meeting OF the young Whias Is respectfully re-
quested to be had at the German Hall on Broad street.
between 9th and 9TH streets next Saturday, the LIST
OF November, at u p. M. The time tor action is at
hand, and in view of the recent unexpected defeat
which we have experienced, let US rally around the
time honored standard of "A and 49, and by firm,
undauned effort do utmost to defeat the candi-
dates of the late Locooco Convention held at Staun
ton. There is work for every man TO do, and there
fare let US act with pranptness aud nnanimity Let
every young Wing be at his post Saturday evening
MANY YOUNG WINGS.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01
FOR THE ZINES
GEO. w. SUMMERS.

pnonla U;ro;ni, wa .,oo,tI,, Hoo,
ed bv a diecoysrv 49, h ~ D ;hs IL E;
and Tho Sontb San N Wy ,o Tn,n Ihdlinel
seen, to hon. 49, ,ts 10. e J noaaplo PliitS
a Wbo cand;d., t ecu W. p "a; H. fii NJ 81 10
strong nrobab;t FL int;n d ~ w. e' IL "uu .,e
ayvfuI convnisi, ti go 10 iIt'tI W 'iis
4 i,;on ~ "iiio' "'o"u 'ieh oeploiaoio con
i rTl >.
ne sIano discovery that mas SO HORNED the papers
apove referred 10, Is that George W Summers is an
aooiuohlst: Inc charge, and the sublime agony OF
sour, manifested In the attempt to prove ii, only
eno" me extremity TO which they are driven to find
solnethhg al winch to caVl Truly, these editors de-
serve wen OF their country. and the days upon which
eJ were porn should be noted as white Gays" in her
history. George W. Summers an Aboltionst A man
Dora IN me Eastern portion OF Virginia, raised and
eaucateo III me western portion OF the Stste-a large
sIaSehooer hlmseli, all his family connexions slave
noiaeEs-a man whose family is Pirgniaa astar back
az II mas had an existence this side the blue Atantica
man IN whose heart virginia and her every interest
are Tnsnhheo ana 10 Whom Virginia Is as dear as life
nseh-hvng IN one oil the largest savehoding commu-
hes ID Inc whole STA e-the charge carries absurdity
upon us very lace ana no Wing or Democrat Of his
leglon can De louhd 10 endorse III and no democratic
paper there has been found to publish 1t. On the
contrary he ls known to be as sound as any man in
me length and breadth OF the Commonwealth in reie
renee to the snblaet; and has shown himself ready
any and at all times to use the mighty powers which
opponents the most bitter universally ascrbo to him,
IN the defence OF Virginia her rights and her nstitu
tons But, does not this charge come with right
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01

OCTOBER 30.-fhe only case taken up was that of
John G. Tyler and Wilson Coutts charged with grand
larceny. They electing to be tried separately. TYLER
was Gfst arraigned. Tbs Jury took the case before
the adjournment of the Court, and brought in a yer
dict of guilty. Sentence, year in the Pententia-
ry Cous, we suppose, will be disposed of to-day
The hung jury in the-case of Rice, being stiI una
bic TO agree. were discharged.
OCTOBER 3l--Wilson Coutts, charged with grand
arceny-robbing Owen Hogan In this city-was tri-
ed and convicted He was sentenced to undergo i'm
prlsonment for II months in the penitenary
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01
RICHMOND, Oct 3lst 1851. " -|N'il' ''0l''

BUSINESS BEFORE EVERY THING ELsE.-Pro5aby every
denzen OF this goody city has ob,eryedon the doors +,
most OF the law Offices in the city, whose occupants
practice IN tho interior Courts land their name is legion
small pieces OF White paper, reuly posted on which
"oFdso TINS import are usually written-"Gone to
Mayors Cou't-wll os bs * in half an hour" or if
the occupn enjoys an enlarged practice the follow
ing laconic saa'enca-' Coma to the Hastings Court
bs back IN au houc." Now these little pIacards an.
sWer a useful purpose-'hey are bu5ness-ike. and
serve to impress clients with proper degree OF respec
tor the energy and promodtade OF the occupants of
these otlces-1uae', by tho way, too rare, we far
to render all the attorneys of the present day. Mans
fields Unlike the village Physician, who though new
er Inc patent hadhs, yet wished to I'm press the in
haotants with anldea OF the magnitude his profess
sonal engagements, had recourse TO the agem of
haVng himself hurredly called out of Church every
sunday, soon aet pra yers; OF, unlike the efforts of
those enterp-lsng young men, Ben Allen and Bob
oawyers, who, upon starting Apohecary store en-
pioyed lad to take packages and prescriptions to the
lcr0ae dweIlngs-some,hiag substantial is denoted
by hess little placards. They show-irst, that the
attorney enjoys some practice and, secondly that he
anxious to secure mors; to say nothing of the fine
reputation he is acquiring as collecting and prompt
paying agent; tor one so prompt in his movements,
must heeds be equally prompt in other matters. But
IN these notices, as in most other buiness concerns
the ankee3 are bow-shot beyond US as the follow
log will show.
The Bangor (Maine) Mercury says
we feeI bound deny that OF our lawyers put OH
bis door Gone to bury my wife be hack in half an
houf: but candor compels US to say, that of our
lumber merchants tina last sickness of his " 10 occur
ring 10 the busiest season was only abba to get ia in
time tor the second prayer at her funeral"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01

SOUTH SIDE RALRoAD.-Ws understand that the
from tarmvle to Chilton's, a point ID miles east of
Lynchburg; and that from that point, ii will seek the
most practicable route to the valley OF the River below
lown. 1t passes through Appomattox about four miles
south OF the Court-hou:s and at the letting, on The
18th instant, at Farmve, the distance from that
place to point opposite Appomattox Courthouse
was placed under contract,-Lynch. Virginian Of
EridGq.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01

FlRE-Yeaterday, about o'clock, fire broke cut
IN the sweat-house OF the factory OF Mr. w. Barrett,
situated on Main street, short distance below the
County Courthouse. The fremen promptly turned out
and succeeded in arresting the flames 5ore material
damage had been done the building. Loss small and
fully covered by insurance in the Richmond Fire AS
sociation
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01

BLOODY AFrRAY IN TExAs.-We find the following
account of bloody and fatal atray which occurred at
Canton, in Smith county, Texas, on the 2sth ut, in
the Re dand Herald ofthe 4th ut
An attenpt was made by the sheriff of Smith coun.
~ to arrest Bob Pesrce for breach OF the peace
when Wood Pearce, assisted by Isaac Moore and Pc.
Ter Crawford, attempted to rescue his brother Bob
The sheriff summoned posse of six or seven men,
Wood Pierce fired upon them woundng Holden, one
OF the guard Several ofthe posse then fired, killing
Isaac Moore Wood Pierce fired his remaining bar.
rel and then seized Isaac Moore's gun and fred it..
wounded two more Of the guard, when he was shot
down by one OF the guard named Neil. Peter Craw-
ford then fired twice. killing Neil and another of the
guard He then made his escape, although several
shots were fired at him as he ran.
In the meantime, the prisoner, Bob Pearce, was in
the house using broadaxe upon the sheriff. seriously
lnJuring him and one of his men. He was, however,
snapped every barrel ola sx-shooter at his head but
without any effect. AT our last advices party of
come fifteen or twenty (mosty Pearces following
the prisoner, supposed with intention of rsscuing
him at every hazard.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01
CETX FFAAEg g.
TIE YOUNG WHIGS.

The larger proportion of the new voters will
be young men. 1t becomes the young Wings OF
Richmond therefore to organize for the election
in which they are (many for the first time) to ex-
ercise the right Of suffrage. We are glad to see
the notice for rally of the young Wings OF
Monroe Ward at the Germa Hall.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01

MILTARD FILLMORE is the most popular parsonage
now that belongs 10 the Wing party He is one OF
the best residents that we have had since the DAYS
OF washington, and is now the choice of two thirds of
me Wings for the next Presidency He has been The
President the people, and not of faction.
(C0AnerSUjlle linda Times
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01

RAILROAD LoAN.-The Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road Company as will be by the advertisement
10 another column, are DESTROYS Of obtaining loan
of $3.50 ,O00 for which coupon bonds will be issned
This offers to capitalists excellent opportunity for
investment, as the amount payable in inslalrent
and the bonds are not liable to Stale taxation-BaH
Amer '''
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01

RAGE OF TIE AUsTRIANs AGAINST ENGLAND AND
ANERlcA.-A letter dated Venice Sept 90, referring to
the release of Kossuth. and his embarkation for the
United States, says:
The Ausrans in Venice are very bitter against tina
English and Americans for this escapade AS one
demonstration OF petty malice that account Gors-
consus, the 9Th, that under decree of the 20th
he was resolved vigorously to execute all the
laws pertaining to state OF siege and that all tray
elers and yisiters, who didn't conform in Gus
toms, costumes conversation and conduct to those re-
qusitons however odious, would, without exception,
be put in arrest The decree is evidently aimed at
Amencans and Britons, large numbers OF whom wear
the forbidden red-repubhcan slouched hat--white or
brownthe California hat of the United States Is there
government in Chrislendom, except Austria, that
would be guilty OF such nonsense as the late execution
at Pesth, and the late decree at Venice
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01
2052
18TH DISTRICT

For Congress, there was no opposition to McMul-
len; and, for the House, none to Hopkins.
In Washington, great majority voted for the new
Constitution AT the Court House and three precincts
the vote on the question of a county railroad sub,
scrption 607 fol it, and "a aganst it. The Vir-
gnian says, 'Fthe majority for the county subscription
Is nearer f0e5ffths than three
9Th DISTRICT
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01

MURDER IN ELIZABETH We learn that Josh BRYAN
oil Elizabeth Baden county, killed at that place
on Saturday evening last the 25th inst by 1hos Me-
LELAND OF the place. We have not heard the
particulars Of the affair, nor the motives which i'm
PEELED Mr. McLelland the perpetraIion OF The fatal
act - Pet Int
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Flournoy's mai
CHARLOTTE.

Clement Hancock, Esq, the Wing candidate for the
House IN old Charlotte, has acquitted himself mos'
gaidnty Last year, three days. election, he
but one vote behind the returned member. Now he
Is returned by two correspondent OF the Enquirer
claims that Barnes is elected because of bad on
Hancocks poll. There always two sides to every
question of that sort, but the matter be de-
cided, for this election 10 only nominal one. Han
cock viii give good aecount of himself in Decem-
ber
MADISON Completely Congress-; Powell 5l2;
Goggn So PowelPs majority 423. For Constitution
i27; against it us.
CARROLL.-No opposition to Edmondson for
Congress, or Carroll for House. For Constitution
476; agains 1t g.
ACCOMAC.-No regular opposition to Bayly for
Congress. Vote for Constitution almost unanimous
BATH.-For Constitution 100; against7
10TH DISTRICT.
The Winchester Virginian tDemocratic) makes
taulkner's majority In the district PSI. Another ac-
count makes Ii SOP. The following is the Vlrginians
accumulation of the vfte
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01

On Friday the 3lst October, Mrs. REBECCA
years, l month and Is days The friends and ac-
quaintances Of the family requested to attend her
funeral this Evening, at O'Clock, at the residence of
her husband on Second street.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01

DEATH OF A PHILANTHRoPIsT.-Thom Bradford,
well known phanthropis died at his residence in
rhladep ha on Saturday, in the 7ls year of his age
lie had been thirty years Inspector of PRISONS
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01
TO HesSrs. p. ID. Bernard, Thomas W. 1fcCance' C.
HarteceH and Others ''' y

To hessrs, P. d. Bernard, Thomas W. N1cCance' G.
ifartoceH and others.
GEM LEGEN Il have read in the Richmond papers
OF yesterday, your letter asking that my name NAV
be used as candidate for the office of one of he
Delegates from this city to the General Assembly
10 such trends as had previously to your letter
mentioned the subject to me, had stated my reuct-
ahce 10 beng In the position proposed and had ex-
pressed an intention, Gf there should appear in the
newspapers an article nominating me) 10 have it an
nounced that was not candidate, and desired not
TO be elected: This Intention proceeded not from a
want OF CONVICTION of the importance of the next SEES
sion OF the Legislature, but from an impression thai
mere could be found to serve delegates from this
city, persons with whose professional engagements
the service would interfere less than with NINE and
VINO would be IN other respects better fitted for the
place and entirely acceptable to the people
The manner OF your ca--the large number and re-
specabihty OF the sgners of the leer-have Induced
me to modliy my previous purpose. While for the Of
nee OF delegate may not be candidate in that sense
winch contemPlates PERSONS processing OF pressing
himself tor advancement, think it 1ight to saw that
II those having the power elect me one of their de-
seSates, shall, by their votes at the polls max such
election, shall accept the office and TO the best of
my ability discharge the duties during the next SEES
sion of the Legislature
Respectfully,
Your fellew-citiZea
CONWAY ROBINSON
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01

INQUEST An inquest was held Thursday evening
last, the of Main and third Streets before
Coroner Wicker, upon the body of negro mao named
Everett slave belonging 10 the estate OF Robert Not
deceased Verdict OF the Jury death from ntemper-t
ance
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01

lie MAINE LIQUOR LAw.-The liquor law in Maine
appears to be highly successful. 1t has greatly di
land.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01

DIED IN THE CARs.-A passenger in the train going
West on the evening ofOct. 25 was found dead on the
arrival OF the train at Syracuse. The man lived in
Rochester, and was insane. He taken to Utica on
the afternoon OF the day, go into the Asylum;
but his friends, arrival there, decided 10 take him
home again He sat upright the seat, and his death
was not discovered until the train arrived in the depo
at Syracuse.
VERMONT HABEAs CoRFgs LAw-The w indsor tVt)
Journal states Thar the Judiciary Committee of the
House OF Representatives of that State have made a
written report IN favor OF the repeal Of the obnox ous
part OF the habeas corpus act of the last session
The Journal says that there 10 but little doubt that
majority oil the members favor repeal or modification
BIRTHDAY OF tRAsKLN.-The printers of Detro
have made arrangements TO celebrate the brthdIy
Benjamin franklin, the patriot aud printer on The Ih
Of January, 1852. Hon. j. ~ IngersoH Will deliver
add-e
The Wchester and Potomac Railroad COMPANY
has declared a hlfyelrly dividend of Elk per cent
The revenue the Company for the year ending
DC ODER {, 1851, $93, 36.07, being 81 62s 81
more than that OF the preceding year, and the largest
ever received by the road Oul OF tins, the annuity Of
s. to tie ates and two dvidends OF SIX pei cent
eac am uaung 10 1896 have been met The SCI
so u these dividends " be payable ON h; lst OF
NOV 'norr pioXimo. The dividend of IL per cent per
an NM the President anticipate will be regularly
kept 90.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01

JUVENILE CONCERT.-The secocd Juye.
az nile Concert under the direction OF the Messrs
kemmeier will take place in the First Baptist Church,
on Broad street, on next Tuesday evening Nov Alb ;
200 pupils uniformly dressed will take para in the exer-
cises.
o." Tickets IS CITE; chldrep hall price. Doors will
open at O.: concert commence at u O'Clock.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01
DECEMBER ELECTIONS.

The amended Constitution having been ratified by
.rnor will oc;aIlv nroclaim tho fact AMI ., oIaoo,
III IL - 60, ~ ~ 49,
"IIi 70 nelu, tnIouslous tue otd'e OS ne OF II
UT DEOhABEh NEAL, OF GOVERNOR,
LIEUTENANT COVER NOR and ATTORNEY
GF,Nt,RAT ond of ,,,sp,bars or tho Sr..rr and
- ~ N1 y IN - 'e -
HousE OF DELEGATES All persons q"ahheo ACCORD
ing to the following provisions of the new Constiu
ton and no others will be entitled to vote in this
,l,t;o,, I :. ;u ,,o,+a tho SCOT. of +ba ,ar,b.ru
W " " nv ~
OF the General Assembly elected IN OCTOBER
ART. III
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01

SPLENDID OBJECTION OF FINE
~ JEWELRY-GEORGE J. SUMNER, No 60
Main street, respectfully invites the attention of The
ladies' TO splendid assortment OF fine French and
English jewelry just received consisting OF Watches,
jet and ebony Crosses Cuff pins, &c &c, all OF
which OF the latest and most fashionable styles
The above goods will be offered at private sale for
few days only, and the public are assured that every
article may be depended on as first quality,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01
Burt's amendment make Col lahnson's, conduct ii
possible; the more reprehensibe.
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.
SD DISTRICT


The Enquirer furnishes follows the first complete
statement have of the result in the Halifax
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01

ARREST OF SIGNoR GUD1 IN IrALY.-The Boston
Transcript has received letter from Signor Gudi.
formerly a member OF Max Maretzek's Ooera Troune
dated at Genoa, September 22d in which he complains
OF being logged and watched from the time thai he
landed 10 Italy, whittier he went he saws for the mr.
pose OF seeing hs family and of being subsequently
arrested and prison. and then tried and sentenced
for ten years to the galeys. The tears of a moth.r
having procured Communication of this sentence to
three years imprisonment in atorress, he, in company
with nine others, chained like beast, placed in
vehicle and conducted towards the place of imprison
ment On their way, he and four of his companions
managed to escape, and, after wandering over noun
tain and through wood at length arrived in safety at
Piedmont, and he s now at Genoa waiting for means
10 embark to this country.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01

RELIGIOUS NOTICE-Rev. A. Dibrell will
preach in Trinity Church tomorrow morning at
II o'clock, and evening at halt past seven.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01

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Incidents in the Lie OF a Pastor by Rev. Dr.. Wis
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For sale by NASH q WOODHOUSE,
no No l39 Main ST.
EDLAlD Ems EYS.-20 cases common medium
d. aud superior, for sale very low by
no KENT, PAINE & KENT.
ssLANKETs.-Heavy twied Duff and Maoki-
a| nav Blankets, Tor negroes; "a, 1914, ia and
l2>4 Whitney Bed Blankets, super coIored Bah Coat
ing Blankets all of our importation, for sale very
low by
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gVOUNTRY KNIT sOCKS,-3S0 dozen heavy
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sNOrr1N YAERNS,-lOJ bales assorted NUM-
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a ROUND PLASTER.-50O casks fresh ground
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Eg RICHMOND TYPOGRAisIICAL So
x a GETTY There will be a regular meeting O this
Society, this (SATURDA y evening, at 7 O'clock at
Odd Fellows Hall. full aitendanceis desirable
no | THE SECRETARY
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-11-01

AUCTION CARD. The attt ntion of those in
want OF Carriages or Buggys is solicited to my sale
THIS MORNING al half past O'clock as the con-
sgnment now in hand will positively be closed out.
See advertisement.
nov ! ALEX MOTT