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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-28
aNLASSICAL AND MATTHEW Al

AIN SSICAE AND MATHEWATICA
" SCHOOL.-The next session OF my School will
commence on the first day Of February. instruction
will be given in Latin, Greek, Mahe mates, and Ma
tural Philosophy for $l5 per session OF months
An additional charge of So will be made for Che
mistry accompanied with the most important Electric,
Magnetic, and Chemical experiments.
Tuition in the ordinary branches OF English, $40 per
session THOMAS f.. MARSHALL.
Charlotte C, H., Jan, l4th, 1851. ia l7~c2twlf
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SUPERB SEVEN OCTAVE Pr

sssysr1 SUPERB SEVEN OCTAVE Pr
a| ANO.-P' H. TAYLOR has just re-
" W II lceved another superb seven Octave PA
no from the celebrated mandatory of
NUNNS & CLARK which is equal if not superior
to any ever offered in this market. The is of
Rosewood carved in the chaste and elegant style,
and the is round, full, and delightfully."- sweet. To
parcuarze all its fine qualities would too much resem<
BILE the rgmaroe that often see in advertisements
of Pianos 1t should be and heard to be appreca-
ted. PIANO FORTE &c MUSIC STORE,
dec l60 Main street.
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AASA GALLONS LINSEED OIL.
EVUU warranted pure Lewis and Atlantic
White Lead in OIL Bakes tire-proof Paint and Pain
tiers Colours, Brushes, Varnishes &c--for sale low by
PURCELL, LAID q CO., Druggists,
NH 81 90 Main ST., corner 18th.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-28

VHNTiE TKANhLIN TAiEM WIKI, On
BURG DEPOT, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, is in
good order, managed by superior paper maker, and
is turning out Printing Paper tor Newsl single and
double medium; Enveops and Wrapping Paper, equal
in quality and low in price, as any mandatory in
the United States
On hand good assortment of Cap and Letter, fancy
coors, for phamphet covers; Manila OF various sizes.
Ia first rate article for packing newspapers, &c.. blue
and brown cotton yarn Paper, &c.
Orders for any description, Of any weight and dimen-
sons, executed at the shortest notice.
WANTED-Linen and Cotton RAGS for which
the cash will be paid on delivery at the mill remit
lance made may be directed.
NH 1l-c3w
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AM ARD EEECFiONS.-The annual elections
w for nine persons from each Ward of the CITY
OF Richmond, to act as Counclmen and Aldermen for
said City, will be held on the first Wednesday in April
next, at the following places, towit: For Jefferson
Ward, or Ward No. ], over the Old Market House; for
Madison Ward, or Ward No. q at the Columbian Hos
tel; for Monroe Ward, Ward No. g. at the house for
be opened at 10 o'clock, A. NJ and close at sunset OF
the same day. JOHN NJ. FERGUSON.
NH 5 I'd Sergeant of The CITY of r chmond
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OTiCE.-The subscribers next collecting tour
for newspaper and other accounts in the State OF
Virginia, will be on the South side of James River
Persons indebted for their subscriptions will please be
prepared to discharge their claims when called on by
either Mr.. Jas. Thomas the subscriber Dung his
absence from the city, any business intended Tor him
may be left with Mr.. Isaac N. Cooke, at Lewis Hills
office, corner OF Governor and Main streets.
A. B. FULLER,
NH f7-dlwcw0w Richmond Va.
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n INSEED OLA fresh supply now landing per
IL schooner Marietta Burr.
r. R. DUVAL,
NH % Understhe American Hotel
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NX7 LILLIAN T.. LADD, wholesale and retail
wv Apothecary and Druggist, No, 1919, head Of
Broad street, Shockoe Hill, Richmond, Va, dealer in
English Mediterranean, India, and all Foreign and Do
nestle Drugs and Medicines.
Also, Paints, Oils, Vanish, Dye Suffs, Window Glass;
Putty &c. stor sale on the most accommodating terms.
rI Orders from Country Merchants and Physicians
thankfully received and promptly attended to.
il, CIT
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NpOSTPONEMENT.- Building Committee
III have deemed it proper to extend the time for re-
ceivng proposals for the building about to be erect
ed at the University until the 3st of March next, and
on that day the proposals will be opened:
WIN. S. KEMPER,
Proctor University Of Niro inia
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EXPORTED GUNS-I Jam now opening five
n cases ENGLISH GUNS, of my own importation.
and the shooting is past. will sell them at
small advance, or prime cost.
Members Of the Legislature, and country merchants,
are requested TO cal! on S. SUTHERLAND,
NH 26-Gt Main st. opposite the Banks.
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The name person viii be snisrsA ous books asss IN
payment of the subscr iptioa bo mA1s In advances
Distant subscribers may ~ letter. psssss
which viii Ls paid by =. rsk asss@sd ~
Tn. oounYsy pAPER /. published uiwsssiy ne
Coasr~~., weekly dsstas ths rscss~
saAsssipuoa = period less thar yeas wi - ros~d "
VsopsSuosed 10 the above annual rssss
nrrOsTMAsTEKs authorize sgeaSi saA ~
.cnlinx 80 sscossA - ~
SEM .sbscribsrs Ss3 enclosed WkEAL
ssAscsbess, cossd, will sauueA esvy - We
same ediuos they furnish tos svssGs.
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JOHN s. GALLAHER. Auditor.

Housr or REraEsEnrArrvrs. May 9, 1850.
sn Enclosed you will find .rssolui'on this day adopt
ed by hA select COMMITTEES raised BY order Of the Houss
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CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES
In the House of R<preysnfaiires, fpTu ~, 1850


CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
In the House Of Representatives., AprV ~, 1850.
On motion of MIR. Richardson,
Rssoiu.d That a select committee OF nine be appointed
with power TO send for persons and papers, TO inquire
and report 10 this House whether Thomas Ewing Secre
,ay OF the Interior, reopened and paid too w and w u
Ewing a claim against the United States OF seventy seven
thousand dollars after the same had been adIudicaied
and rejected by tie proper officer OF the government be-
fore said Ewing nduc'ed into said office oil The lnte-
rior; who were agents and attorneys iof said claim
bat clerk in the office OF said Department oil the Interior
had interest in said claim and how said interest," any
was acquired.
2d Whether said Ewing reopened and paid interest TO
the amount thirty thousand dollars the pension
granted 10 Commodore James Barron for services
dered in the Virginia navy during The ontonary war;
after the principal had been fully paid and discharged
and If said interest paid simple or compound
who was the agen, or attorney for said claim aud The
authority for such claim, If aD4.
Sd Whether said Ewing reopened and paid claim TO
rson persons behalf OF the Chiokasaw Indians
o one bundled and eight thousand dollars after the
had been adudcaed and rejected by the proper ofhc. oil
the government beore said Ewing nducted into The
Office of the Interiors who the agent agents, aor-
ney or attorneys and who the party OF parties ~ ~
and whether said agene, attorneys, or parties IN
interest held the time OF soch payment any ofhce un-
der this now hold sach oihee and II So
what ohce.
4h Whether said Ewing exercised the power Of ap
pointment in the Pension and General Land once
whether the same was IN violation OF law aso' whs.oe'
any clerk OF said EwnEs appointment reviews the opn
ions and decisions Of the eommissone OF fensions ny
order and direction OF said Ewing and, II the author
ity for euch order and direction.
3h. Whether any person OF PERSONS IN once, by ap-
pointmen from ssid Ewing, are correspondents on editors
Of newspapers. and what papers they edit or wrte Tor
and whai are their salaries.
Rssoiyed, That the chairman oi this committee com
municaie TO the Hon. Thomas Ewing, Secretary o ihe
Interior copy OF the resolutions introduced INTO ,he
House OF REPRESENTATIVES on the 22d instant by Hon MT
Richardson and adopted by that body on the same day
and that the said Secretary be requested to communicate
10 this committee, with ms little delay as Poss'ele, the
come. of ali papers and records in his Office. under hs
CONTROL touching the matters and things contained IN SAID
resolutions and that sad Secretary have PERMISSION 10
attend the sittiDgs OF this committee
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KeS0lUed, That Hon. EWING Secretary OF the Int
terror be requested furnish the select committee raised
by order OF the House Of representatives 22i of April
$780, copies of all papers and records file in his Office
under his control touching claims against governme
or any of the Indian tribes in which EUings were inter
esled in their right or partners 10Th others. which
have been reopened and adudcaed by the Secretary
the Interior
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DEPARTMENT oy r8r IsTrRIoa.
Washington, May 6, 1850

Sin have the honor TO acknowledge the receipt OF
Won letter OF the 2eh ultmo, enclosing resolutions OF the
House of Representatives hve in number and also res
ou,ion OF the committee Of which you are chairman, o
rec,ins me TO communicate to said committee, win as
little DELAY ~ posaible copies OF all papers and records
in nv Office or under my control touching 'he mauers
and hngs contained in said resolutions OF 'he no"se
REPRESENTATIVES,. 1, tuu;.
A 10 the first resolution. which Is in the following
words:
R.sarsd That select COMMITTEES OF nine be sppoln,eo
with power pei and papers, TO i"qnrs spa
report this House whehsr 1homas Ewing ouc'st ~ ~
the Inter- reopsp-d and paid 10 q W. .nd " - bV
ing claim against the United States OF seventy s"vsa
,bou "A nd dollars after bad been adJodcseo o
re.c~d by the proper officers oi govenmen' before oe
..id inv inducsd into said offcc of the ln'eo
mo wsre agents attorneys Tor said claim wha oeiA
IN the office OF aid Department Of the interior hna 'nees'
IN aid claim and how s,id iosie, " any, ~ss se
qnred"-- ,
beg leave 10 suggest that hsr. has been no Claim o.,
q W. and w. q. Ewing azainst me Unnen S'ass o.
977 900 or any other anm presented o me- or reo~nso
considered allowed paid nv me since os"r mo u, !.
department and thai have no kao~sedse o. any s"c"
claim 44.-, =, ~.
Sevenl claims have. however, been presented 70 tns
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With view to the phraseoiogy OF this resolution. and
the implication which II might convey, and lest
an impression should arise from contrary, OF course to
the intent OF the committee, inasmoch would be
rary The truth. that the elaine under considsrao be-
long to nv relatives that in their behalf have re-
opened and Jeudged them, deem II proper 10 say that
lhe Ewngs interested IN these claims, and all the other
parties Interested therein alike strangers TO me; that
no one OF them my relative, far as know nor have
ever had any intimacy with any one OF them or any
communication or intercourse with any one of them
what occurred in the discharge OF this and one other
act OF official duty.
have the honor to be. very respectfully, your obeden
servant,
T. EWING. Secretary.
Hon. VIM A. RICHARDSON,
Chairman Select Committee House of Reps
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES, May Is, 1850
SIR The select committee raised by order Of the House
of Representatives the 22d Of April last have this day
adopted the enclosed resolution and directed fur
nish the same to you.
have the honor 10 be your obedent servant
w. A. RICHARDSON.
Hon T. EwMG.
Secretary of lhe Department Of the Interior.
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Hon. WM. A. RrcHARpsos,
Chairman OF Select Committee, Ho. OF Rep".

DEPARTMENT THE irrxnIon,
Washington, May a, 1850
Sra On yesterday had the honor to rsosivs fron you
The New York herald., 1851-08-05

EEw ORLEASs Aug Q, 1851.
The recent FIRE in San Francisco broke out the I'D
ofJune and laid the very heart Of the city in ashes The
loss is variousy estimated at from five millions
dollars.
The property destroyed covered three squares and
brseed the whole Of the blocks DO 7nded by Montgomery
Dupont, Washington and Merchant streets.
This calamity occurred just weeks after the pre-
vious terrible conhsgrston.
The Gre the work Of incendiaries who have been
arrested by the Committee of Vigilance.
Active preparations being made to rebuild the
burnt district and already several substantial buildings
are in process Of erection.
Since the fire there has been inquiry for de-
scTpons Of goods but the large and continually ncreas
ing stock checks any material advance Flour quiet aud
steady coffee very dull cement and bricks in fair
quest sugars, slightly lower provisions only In mode
rate demand.
There had been number Of additional of lynch
law, and crime still prevailed to a fearful extent
From the mines the reports conflicting but gene
rally favorable The quartz dissings continued yield
well.
The agricultural prospects Of the State continued fa
vorsbe
Indian Disturbances still Of frequent
The New York herald., 1851-08-05

commercial metropolis Of the naticn Among thoss rts
have invited him TO accept this benefit recognizes the
Of your mort distinguished citizens ma Of ~h0u
and Of influence ineuding representatives from nearly
every avocation in life
We sincerely rejoice at this and in order to ehov thas
appreciate the compliment ,lke to city and our
selves, propose appointing delegation from his
friends who will be present tho occasion Of the
New Yosk In act 80 worthy Of ocmsaendston and
6use.
Geo ii. Hart y. Lehman E d. Harvey Gcrreily
Chs Glpin, Mayor john W. Forney Robert Morris
r. McCrory Jss 8. Wallace Geo. X. Granam
p Goddard M d Wm M Swain Thor Florence.
VIM j Leper Geo H. Martin Jno. swift chsir'n n
John West Robt. 7. Conrad WI. Msurtce, SEQ
10 II. Y. Quackenboss. NJ. d, ami committee on tbs
"Marshal Dramatic Jubilee
The New York herald., 1851-08-05
Board OF SuperyIsor-.

ACSrsr 4-The Board Of Supervisors met this sfscs
neon at oc,eck his Honor the Recorde-. In the Chsx,
and after remaining In session for about twenty minutes
adjourned TIL ao'ciocx on Monday next The folowt
Is the amount Of bu siress transacted, viz -
Bill of X French against the city AID coraty OF Nez
York for furnishing refreshments jurors sod Offices
dUiDg the trials of j. Wall and A 3d. 1toSky Slol
Ordered TO be paid.
BIZ of the CoS',cic .7irtiser against tie city and
county. 81 o. Ordered 10 be psid
resolution adopted &c artherise the poynent q
quarters rent up TO lst August to ElitLa Beman fr
the premises occupied by the Recorder In ChaESsss
street Sl25
Accepted the Report Of the Supervisor of the TvelNh
ware recommending the approval of certain BOMBS Of the
school Commssion of the Twelfth ward f,..
various committees
The New York herald., 1851-08-05
Kentucky Election Returns.

is'nLLE, august A. 1851
In Louisye city at the close Of the polls at noon for
Congress- Humphrey Marshall (whe) had a majority OF
from 200 to $50 over David Merriwether (dem) The
whg candidates for other Offices have about the same
Two whig Senators and representative are elected
certain, and one is doubtful
In Jefferson county Portland precinct, Mr. MARSHALL
majority Is 81.
One precinct in Shelby county at the close of the
polls at noon, gave Marshall liz majority
Mr. Marshall Is running ahead of the whig ticket
The majority Of Leslie Coombs (whig) for Congress in
the county Of Fayette, at noon, was over 200.
Franklin county, Frankfort precinct Mr Coombs has
pG majority.
Woodford county, Versailles precinct, Coombs has 46
majority. vt
Bourbon county Paris precinct, Coombs has OF ma
jority.
Mason county, Maysville precinct, r. H. Stanton,
(dem for Congress, has "a majority.
The New York herald., 1851-08-05
From the south.

SECESSION MOVEMENTS IN SOUTH cARoLfSA-THE
cosDEN MISUNDERSTANDING CONGRESSIONAL
NOMINATION IN MARYLAND, ETC.
B,Lriuonr, August g. 1851.
The Southern mail informs that Senator Bhett Is
stumping South Carolina In favor Of secession lie
'ospeak at Yorkville to-day.
Murphy one Of the Cosden murderers, had inter
view with his wife and children, Friday which
deeply affecting His little implored the Sheriff to
take the chsus of his father Shelton and Taylor con-
'inue totally calous. The Sheriff has summoned 900
armed czens In addition to the military companie to
be under until the crowd has left both the town
and place Of execution.
The democrats If the Third district Of Maryland have
nominated Edward Hammond for reelection TO Congress
The Hon. Dane Webster will deliver the annual adj
dress Of the Maryland Agricultural Society In October
The Baltimore councils, this evening resolved to
moriar the next Legislature for authority to subscribe
million and half TO the Psrkersburs Railroad
The New York herald., 1851-08-05
Army Intelligence.
HEADQUARTERS or TBE ARxY,
ADJrTsNT GENERALS OFFICE,

WASHINGTON, July 26, 1s5l
GENERAL ORDERS, No. A-l. For the inforIna-
ion Of the officers Of the army, notice Is given that
swords, Of Oh. pattern adopted by the War Depart
mcut, Apri9 1850. Gee paragraphse2 and 95 revived
dress ofthe army will soon be in de posite for Is
sue TO officers at cost price, at the New ork, Wash
ington. 81. Louis and atom Rouge Arsenals, from
which place officers can obtain them by applying to
the commanding officers, in conformity with the
provisions Of article ~, Ordnance Negotiations, as
a%eSdsd On By paragraph J, g General Orders" Ne
The cost price Of the sword prescribed by para-
graph " Of the above regulations is twenty dollars
and Of that prescribed by paragraph IS, nfteea
II. Hereafter, whenever contracts are made under
the regulations ofthc Subsistence Department. OF by
which subsistence Is to be furnished for the use sf
troops, the words "subjcct TO approval ofthe Com
missary General of subsistence" shall be inserted
therein.
By command Of Major General scorr,
:. II. JoNrs, Adutant General
- NoTr.-The amended article Of the Ordnance
LEG eulations, above referred 20, provides that one
complete set Of arms and accoutrcmcnts may, IL the
state Of the public supplies win permit, be issued
10 each officer OF the army, for his own use, and
others, on his payment ofthe cost price thereof to
the issuing officer.
martial held short time since at Fort Columbus
IN. l.,) a soldier was sentenced to pay fne OF A.
per month, from his pay, for six months, and to
spend two month, in solitary confinement, on bread
and water, with ball and chain to his log. This
sentence. partially approved by Gen. Wool, was
complained Of Mt the War Department, and drew
forth the following just letter IRON Secretary Con-
rad
Wan DrrssrwsNr, WashnCton July rs, 1851.
,sm-Ccmplants have been mede TO this department.
tiat soldier at Fort Columbus, who L. Roman
Catholic was ordered 20 attend Protestant church. sod
on his refusal obey the order ne was punisca cr dis
oh diencc of orders N " doubtful how an c>er has
the right TO compel officers and under bis command
10 attend divine services II II evident however thst no
ere ought to he compelled TO attend church of anx
other persuasicp that that " which he belongs.
livery MEME Of persuasion should he cmpicyeNt 70 tu-
pea nited TO select te one they rrrr And when thev
profess 10 have cientcus fcrurles about attending
sny particular cb,rch all compulsory measures violate
IN. rights of COZ science, and should be avoided
Very respectfully, your ohedisnt scrvsnt,
o. M CONRAD, Secretary OF War.
Brevst Major Gcnsrsi yoha Z, weol
The New York herald., 1851-08-05
The Cuban Revolutionary Movements.


The National Tniengnocr Of this morning, replies to
the attacks Of the New York Cuban Junts reer sting ts
assertion that the declaration Of Independence did not
emsnste from any city province Of Cuba, but was
couaterftit and imposition The Tegenccr further
denies that the administration is accountable for the
opinions expressed in its columns and denounces the
dispatch received from Savannah, regards the voun
ecrs departing for Cuba false and mere invention
TO get up an excitement
The New York herald., 1851-08-05
The yvh,s state Convention. &c.

ALBANY, August 4, 1851.
A the 18th day Of September Is the principal day Of
the State Fair the Whs State Committee have changed
the call for the Whg State Convention TO Thursday the
11th Of September.
The Tuxedo Blade Of the 31t ultimo says that boats
hourly expected from beyond the break In the canal
Fhty-three boats laden with grain on their way TO
Toledo, were wassed betwen Huntington and Fort
Wayne Upwards Of 100000 bushels Of and wheat
are expected to arrive within the twenty hours
The New York herald., 1851-08-05
TN, Opern .t Cattle G~<asu,.

Last night about or Ave thoussnd perscnc werc
present to hear the beautiful music OF Bepris'" La
SonnNmbula," With the charming Bosio end saivj ana
Marini The opera delightfully."- rsn4ered, aud
though Bosio IL she exerted herself wiz that earn
estness OF purpose which could fail to pleasu1
to every auditor Her vocazation was truly besutfk
while eaiv displayed all that artistic,l finish ssd beaus
OF stye which have made HIM lycrite every
try To night We are To have the splendid music Of
Ernan" with the splendid tenor or Bcttni tie sorr
tone of Badia the nose voice yie of arm ana
the pleasing soprano Of Truf No doabt such treat
VIII be needed by the lovers of muse the house
will be Ae1 with a6mring auditory
The New York herald., 1851-08-05
Death OF n Boston CITIZEN.

BosroS, August 4, 1851.
Samuel Pope distinguished citizen, and President Of
the Boston Insurance Company died yesterday at his
residence In ROxbwy, aged "a yesrs.
The New York herald., 1851-08-05
Fifteen Persons Killed by the Explosion OF
a steam Boiler.

CfNcrSNATf, August y, ls5l.
The boilers Of dstil.ery at Harrison In this ounty
exploded on Saturday and killed fifteen persons. No
particulars have yet reached US.
The New York herald., 1851-08-05
BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN.

. BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN.
Yesterday afternoon. at o'clock tho Board Of Assist
ant Aderrn met for the first time, under the law,
passed July H. 1851 changing the sessions from quarterly
TO monthly
Tho President, Mr. Aivonp occupied the chair. when
the act was read relative 60 amending the City Charter
Alderman Tieman entered his protest against the act
as unconsttutionaA IL a change In the charter,
and " ought TO have been submitted 10 the People.
The following petitions were appropriately refer.
rcd -
petition of a committee Of the Veteran Corps Of
tho war Of 1872 10 IA fer q donation 20 supply def
ccrcy in the amount appropriated for the celebration OF
fndetcndcnce day.
Petition of inhabitants q Harlem, 10 have Mount
Morris square improved
Petition of u. Esnsbar and others, inhabitants
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portion Of her receipts in our own country charitable
institutions We know that she regrets the high prices
which paid for her tickets. and that she il willing to
sing ON lower terms to the people Her whole character is
marked by noble elevation Of sentiment which would
grace the finest chaacter in the world On one occa-
son when she was to complete the most interesting
engagement which can form. she suspected thai
mercenary spirit Actuatng the object Of her choice
she seized the marriage articles, threw them into
the fire, and left the ROOM and then left England Tor
Sweden character OF this sort calls for our respect as
we'll as attachment, and sorry TO perceive the
slightest slur thrown upon her. We advise the Louis
vile editor to know her have DONE and make the
amsnds honorable to noble and gifted womaa We can
entertain no fear that these nsnuatons can have any e
feet upon the people of Cincinnati except increase
the kindness and enthusiast with which they are pre-
pared to receive her
1t said that Jenny Lind sis to proceed eastward via
ST. Louis. Louisville, and Cincinnati. She will be in the
Queen City in March"