Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-03
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MONDAY EvENING-(ApMIssros rREEl
| MR.. SPENCER. OF New Y ork, will present to the
ladies' and genleme of Richmond some of the most
| astounding and wonderful demonstrations OF power
witnessed any age OF the world. He will call
spirits from the air and fairies from the vastly deep, at
the bidding OF his w-change rod into serpent, and
water into wne-make man forget his own name,
arts Of the "Magicans of Egypt" and do some things
mot dreamed ofin their PHILOSOPHERS"
THE MAGIC MIRROR.
In it person any friend desired absent or pre-
SENT dead or living. Mr. Spencer has power to stop
persons from chewing tobacco, smoking and drinking
for life.
Y Admission to succeeding lectures, after the in
| troductory, rs cents. To class OF instruction 49,
do 30-tf
Two TOBACCONISTS.-T subscribers have
IL Just erected shop between the dock and
the river, where, in addition to their planning
MILL, they intend carrying on the BOX MAKING
business, in all its various branches. They are pre-
pared TO make boxes Of every description and size, OF
Oak, cottonwood ,or Poplar, having on hand some )
200 feet ofthe best quality land well seasoned
which will be made up on reasonable terms, and lower
than the same articles can be procured elsewhere in
the city. They will also make to order iron and
wooden mills, otthe best quality, and warranted to
give sasfaction also, segment oil the best quality
gether with every article in the tobacco factory line
deliver them cheaper than they can be made at the fac
tory Also pine cases for Caddes and packing boxes
for merchants made to order.
M Office business heretofore conducted.by
~ KEEN, CHILES & CO., No. l02 lain street
Richmond will, in future, be continued in all its
branches, both wholesale and retail, by KEEN,
CHILES & BALDWIN at their old stand.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage heretofore
bestowed upon them, they beg continuance of the
same to the new firm, pedgng themselves to sell as
good CLOTHING, and as cheap as any house io the
Union; KEEN, CHILBS & BALDWIN.
n B. 1t is desired that all unsettled business of
Keen, Chles 4 Co." be closed speedily as posi-
Richmond Jan. l, 1851. ia 1T
nISSOLUTION-T co-partnership hereto.
H. fore existing under the style and firm OF CHAS
PALMER g. co, is this day dissolved by mutual con-
CHAS PALMER having established house in
New Orleans, will give prompt attention to any BUSH
ness entrusted to him. CHAS. PALMER,
BEV. CLOPTON.
Richmond, Jan. 1851.
The undersigned will continue the SHIP AGEN-
CY and COMMISSION BUSINESS in this city,
and tenders his services to the public, with the hope
that he will be able 10 give satisfaction to those who
may patronize him. BEV. CLOPTON.
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OT ICE.-Proposalsw will be received by the Com
~ missoners OF Streets until 10 o'clock on Wednes
day. the 9Th otJanuary 1851 for boarding. clothing and
lodging IS hands, and Tor stabing, feeding and taking
care of mu es and providing shelters for the carts
and harness. for year from the 10th January 1851
to 10th January 1852 Proposals received either sep
arately or jointly.
On the same day the commissioners will proceed to
the election OF an Overseer othe city hands, for year
from the 10Th OF January next under the new ordinance
afixing salary OF $500.
Bonds with approved security will be required for the
faithful performance 9th contracts, and Of the over
seer Tor the faithful dicharge OF his duties.
NJ BATES, Su. Com. SITS. and City Surveyor.
Surveyors Office, jan q l85l.-jal dSthJan.
VuNO OWNERS OF SLAVES.-THE RICH
Il MOND FIRE ASSOCIATION, OFFICE No
223 CORNER OF MAIN AND 9TH STREETS. Insurance on
the lives of Slaves will be taken by the above office
the most reasonable TERMS The number of persons to
whom they have paid losses tor slaves too numerous
TO insert in advertisement The benefits OF the sys
tenn have been fully tested by numbers. They also in
the lives OF White Persons OF sound constitution
for and seven years. the whole period of life.
Fire and marine risks also taken the most reasonable
terms.
jag JAMES BOSHER, President
N1OR SALE. LOT OF GROUND NO. 457,
Il FRANKLIN STREET. Il wish to sell my lot
Of Ground Franklin and 9Th streets. No. 457 run
ming 100 feet from the OF 9th street, Frank lin
street to Mr.. Pat1ons line. and running back l0S feet
deep on Mr.. Joseph Aliens line. This is a most val
liable Lot for building, being convenient to business,
and in pleasant part Of the city. Apply al the office
JAZZ 3w ' JAMES GRAY
Hp OBEHT TATE WICKER, ATTORNEY
A& AT LAW, has removed his office to Pearl
street, ne xt 10 the office of Messrs. Toler e. Cook
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NAMES I'll. GRAY this day wihdraws from
% the concern OF JAMES GRAY & SONS. The
business will be continued as heretofore by the under
signed. JAMES GRAY.
BENZ C. GRAY,
WIN. FRED'K GRAY:
Richmond, LIST Jan. 1851. ia2
VHNEN HBLS. ALCOHOL, for sale low, at
Ill wholesale aud retail. ADlE & GRAY,
JAG l47 lain street.
HNKESH FRUIT. Just receiyed--
Il, Large sweet Havana Oranges
Fresh Cocoa Nuts
Fresh Malaga Grapes
Large handsome fresh Lemons
Very sound and nice Cranberres
New crop Prunes in boxes. jars, and barrels
Raisins, in whole, halt and or. boxes
New crop Zante Currants
Fresh Citron, prime
Fresh Preserved Ginger
New crop Figs, &c, at
LOUIS J. 30 SSIEUX'S,
de IS 107 Main street.
Spirits TUKPENTINE.-l2 bbls Spirits
- Turpenne in good order just received and for sale
by PURCELL LADD & CO. Druggists,
decl9 " Main ST., corner l4th.
uNEAS.-Gunpowder Imperial, Young Hyson and
Il Oolong Teas Another supply Just received.
r. M. ZIMMERMAN
de II Agt Canton Tea Co., ISL Eagle square,
MACKEREL.-Nol quality, in half and quarter
lVl kegs, for sale
ED NJ MORGAN,