Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-15

| tor councilmen and officers; that is to say:
| In Jefferson Ward, at the Union hotel, under the
superintendence OF Messrs. James Winston, Luther
Libby. John A. Lacy and George E. Saddler
In Madison Ward, at the City Hall, under the Su
peIintendence Of Messrs. Jaquelne B. Harvie, Ihos
M. Smith, John Wombie and John j. Palmer ~
In Monroe Ward, at the Shockoe House, under the
Superintendence of Messrs. James Griffin, Felix Mat
Ihews. Thomas H, Ellis and Shelton c. Davis.
In obedience to the 18th section of the said act OF
March 29h, 1884, hereby give notice that an election
will be held on the third Wednesday in May next, for
the nine persons mentioned in the 9th section ofthe ac
the 2ls February, 1872 above mentioned; and also
for the election Of the several officers mentioned in the
GUSTAVUS A. MYERS.
| President Of the Council OF the city OF Richmond.
| uN LARRABEE'S PATENT REFRIG E.
He RATOR.-This is an entirely new article in it
arrangements, and infinitely superior to any other up
right refrigerator now in use, being several degrees
colder with the same quantity of ice than any other
frgealor ever presented to the public They embrace
the upright and horizontal principle, ventilated by
an uninterrupted circulation of air between the upper
aud lower chamber being composed OF two apartments
the lower chamber can be kept locked, as private
apartment, whilst the upper can be used as place
common resort. SSM
The subscriber being agent for the sale of the above
admirably arranged Refrigerators invites the attention
! OF purchasers to its examination.
Also on hand all sizes of chest Refrigerator at low
| price. l.. GINTER,
my8 1877 Main ST., Eagle Square.
HYPERION HAIRaR This
Il compound is we'll known, and extensively used in
this city It enjoys an enviable reputation and is pre-
Tered by many persons to any other OF the many pre-
parations which are before the public
1t renders the hair beautifully soft and glossy, re-
moves dandruf, nvigorates and strengthens it when
impaired by neglect disease, and mpars it fresh
ness and beauty not TO be acquired by the of 9TH
| er compounds, which are either mpereety made, or
composed of useless and deleterious ingredients.
This is combination OF various articles Gudicous.
y compoundsd) which possess qualities for restoring
the health strength and beauty OF the hair and which
in this combination have been fully tested as to give
to it character rarely enjoyed by articles of the kind.
''lD III '1 PURCEL I'' LXDD & CO., Druggists,
my9 80 Main ST., corner 18th.
a PRIL REPORT OF THE NEW YORK
n LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, No. log
BROADWAY.-Ths institution during the month
of April 1851 issued hundred and thirty-nine new
Policies, viz:
To Merchants, 43; to Lawyers, 7;to Clerks, II; to
Agents, B. to Ladies, q to Physicians, 8; to hotel
keepers, B. to manufacturers TO-; to Mechanics, II; to
Farmers, l5 to Clergymen, s. to Machnists 3; TO Pub
lie Officers, 2; to Others H. Total for the month"; 1885,
Whole number of Policies issued by this Company g.
965.
Accumulated Capital, Jan. l, 1851, $354,75 81
which principally invested in U. States Stocks and
is rapidly increasing.
Dividends are declared annually on assurances made
for the whole term Of life.
A dividend of fifty per cent. has been declared for
the year, ending jan ls5l also, per cent. interest.
payable in cash. on all previous dividends.
MORRIS FRANKLIN, Prst.
PLINY FREEMAN, Actuary.
~ Prospectus of the Company, and further in
formation, be had the office of the Agency, No.
203, on the square above the Banks.
CHAS. WORKMAN, Agent.
N. B. Holders of Dividend Scrip are requested to
present the same at my office, and receive the interest
due on the same as above.
my IL G.. w.
OFFICE OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES,
T. RICHMOND, May 5th, 1851.
pY Act the General Assembly passed at its last
II n Vba 4 tba Lzrt -
Weights and Measures, authorized and required to
contract for sufficient number OF Balances, Weights
and Measures for supplying Standards to the several
counties and corporations OF the Commonwealth, who
Standards shall be manufactured in Virginia
Proposals will be received by the Governor and SUI
nishing hundred sets OF Balances, Weights and
Measures each set to consist OF the articles contained
in the schedule hereto annexed, be manufactured in
Virgnia-to be finished in a neat and workmanlike
manner, hnd to bear the test OF tie Standards in
this office
The contractor shall bind himself to deliver to the
Superintendent in Richmond thirty sets of these Bal
ances, Weights and Measures, on or before the 18th
day OF August, 1885, thirty additional sets on or before
tile 18th day OF October 1851 and the remaining sets
before the 18th day OF December 1851 And he shall
be paid for the the three periods last speced
provided the art ces contracted for, shall have been
delivered to, and approved by the Superintendent.
All proposals should be sealed and endorsed, "Pro-
posas for weights and Measures and be addressed
~-~~A
THOMAS LAWSON, supt. w and M.
SCHEDULE Of one set of Balances. Weights and
Measures, to be packed in case suitable
for TRANSFORMATIONS:
One yard measure to be made OF brass, and to be
one inch wide by halt an inch thick.
One set OF scales, calculated tor weighing from It'll
of an to SO lbs averdupois, with steal BEAM and
brass dishes and chains
One set ofscales, calculated for weighing from one
grain to one pound Troy, with steel beam, and brass
dishes and chains
DRY MEASURES-1h half bushe peck, halt
: p' LIQUID MEAsUREs-l gallon, l half gallon,
quart pint, half pnt,l gill.
Ali these to be made of iron, turned and polished on
the inside and top edges.
lbs. 20 lbs 10 lbs lbs lbs, lbs, lbs and ID,
to be made ofron, with screw tops and slightly hol-
lowed inside.
leach ola lbs, lbs, lbs, h., o. o., oz.i
o., Or, and o., to be made OF brass, with screw
tops and slightly followed inside.
TROY WElGHTs-l each of or 6 o., 5 or.
4 o., 8 oz,2 o., or.
10 dwts., dwts., 4 dwts., dwts, 2 dwts dwt.,
70 grains, gr., 10 gr, gr. gr,7 gr., gr, gr.
gr;, gr.,2 gr., and gr.
All All 'he ss, to be ofbrass. THOMAS LAWSON.
HANDSOME SPRING AND SUMMER
IL GOODS.-MAY ISL am prepared to offer
inducements in the above Goods, as follows;
Fresh English and American Prints,
Printed and Jaconet Lawns,
Coloured and white embroidered Muslin,
Plain and chene Barages, silk Tissues,
Foulard Silks, Barege de LANES,
Grenadines, black and coloured Silks,
Pocket Handkerchiets, great bargains,
Sleeves inside Collars, black Alpacas,
Super plaid Cambrcs, Jackonet Muslin,
Black Laces, for trimmings,
Irish Linens, warranted pure,
French Linens rich Fans, silk and cotton Hosiery,
Assortment of chdrens Hose
Grass Skirts, Bonnets Flowers, Ribbons, and all
articles required in Dry Goods store