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The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-22

Leaving New York for Chagres on the lltl,
and 26th of each month.
The new steamer Fl Dorado and the Falcon will
form direct line between New Orleans and Cha
gres, leaving at such periods as will insure as
htle detention az possible the lsthmus, and
forming with the Pacific steamships through line
10 and from New Orleans and ports in Mexico,
California, and Oregon. Passage from New Or
leans can be secured from Armstrong, Lawrence,
Co, agents at that place.
The fare for through tickets from New York to
San Francisco has been reduced from
s400 in state room to. ..........., 1890
S330 IN lower cabin to. $500
e2oo IN Storage to. ...............Sl65
The rates from New York to Chagres will be
the lowest adopted by any safe ssa-steamer be-
tween these ports.
Each passenger is allowed $50 lbs. personal
baggage free, not exceeding in measurement 10
cubic feet.
Freight viii be taken to Chsgres at 10 cents per
foot, and from Panama to San Foncisco at the
rate Of 800 er ton.
For choice Of bsrtbs apply at the Office of the
cornnsry, 81 snd S. South street, or at their
agency, No. LIT West street, New York city.
Aug l2-dly
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-22
PARkER,S FANCY STORE

rs UNUSUALLY ATTRACTIVE this season,
being full Of fresh and brilliant Fancy Good =
all Of the newest patterns and most fashionable
styles. In
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

GREAT ARREST OF GAMBLERs.--1he police of Bos-
ton made descent upon number of gambling houses
in that city Saturday night. At house kept by
man named Stacey about 40 persons arrested at
house KEEP by a man named Hoyt, % were arrested;
one man named Cummings, jumped out the second
story window, and was much injured. Several other
gambling houses were visited, butthe birds had flown
Among those arrested and committed to Jail,
merchants and other prominent citizens, to say nothing
of bows and loaiers,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12
FROM NEW ORLEANS.

New ORLEANS, March S.
Gen Hendersons trial is progressing slowly; the jury
will probably disagree again.
The Mississippi river is within three feet of last year,
and still rising Serious appehennsons entertained
OF another overflow.
The loss of lie on the Oregon is greater than report
edseveny persons, att least, missing, and probably
lost
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12
ESHET IN THE APpOMATrTOx

Friday was day of ncessant rain, and on Saturday
morning, the Appomatox at this place was in about
fourteen inches of the highest mark it has reached
We regret that portion of the embankment OF the
Southside Railroad running from Bath Island to the
Mills, was like Duff Green's "waler lots" in Cairo no
where to be We Judge, however from the cheer
full face of our friend McQuade, the contractor that the
damage done is not very material, and hatin few days
every thing i'll be put to rishs.-Pet. Int of Mon
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12
LATEST NEWS
by LAST EVENINGS MAILS.

We are authorized TO state that the difficulty
between Messrs. Clingman and Stanly, which oc-
Cured in the House of Representatives on Mon
day night of last week, was through the inerven-
ton of mutual friends, honorably and satisfactory
ly settled before the adjournment of Congress
Nat hi. Of yesterday.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12
FUGITIVE SLAVE CASE.

PHILADELPHIA, March TO-
The evidence on the part of the claimant ofthe fu-
etve slaves elen and Henry, her son) has all been
given in
The third witness for the defence was being ex-
amned when the ease was postponed until Tomorrow
morning The defence are endeavorng to show that
the alleged ugitives were in Columbia anterior to the
year 1919. The evidence, however is very contradict
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12
BY DUNLOP, MONCURE s. co.


NpoOTs. SHOES, AND LEATHER AT
ED AUCTION.-On WEDNESDAY, the 10Th
inst, at 10 O'Clock, at our store, without regard to
weather, we will sell general assortment of Boots,
Shoes aid Leather, viz:
M bo best dg and e 5o and Brf Rso's
Do best light Boots
Do best spring heel Pumps
W on spring g heel pesgsd D0wnings
Do Pumps and Buskins
Do morocco and kid Turns
Do mock welt leather Shoes
Boys heavy thick Brogans
Do l. and calf Brogans
Youths L and B kip do
Misses pegged Slippers
Gentemen's fine calf dress Boots
Do do water do
S29 sides sole Leather good light aud heavy weights
credit for apProyed mes nego!abe paper
BY DAVENPORT, ALLEN d co.
ROCERIEs, &c. AT AUCTION.-on
we will sell at our auction store, assortment of Gro
ceres, viz:
20 hhds Porto Rico Sugar
10 do do do Molassea
SO bbls reetified Whisky
25 bbs N. E. Rum
so bags Rio Coffee
so do Laguayra do
100 dozen Brooms
10 hhds Bacon Shoulders
S do Bacon Hams
100 boxes Oranges
SO do Lemons
20 bags Palm Nuts
90 packages Solar Oil
Mould Candles, Window Glass, Indigo
Green and Black Teas, &c.
TERMs-Under $780, cash; 800 and over, nos
credit, for approved paper.
DAVENPORT, ALLEN & CO.,
NH Aucts.
TOMM MISSION Eis'S SALE OF VERY
~ VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN THE CT
TY OF RICHMOND.-By virtue ola decree of the
Court of Chancery for the County of Henrico, pro-
nounced on the 3rd day of March, $751; in the case of
Bogholo against Newkirk, &C., shall proceed to sell
at public auction, upon the premises respectively on
Saturday the 18th day of March, 1885, the half acre lot
No. 523 in the plan OF said city, situated the
OF Canal and 9th streets, which there is two brick
Tenements. one of which is in the occupancy of Mr.
George w. Probst This lot is regarded as very vaua-
BILE from the fact of its having front OF IS feet the
Canal thus affodng easy for receiving and for
wardng goods Also, lot fronting SO feet tine East
side of Brook Avenue, Duva street, running back
1877 feet to an alley, adjoining Royal Aliens black
smith shop.
TERMs-One- third cash, balance at and months,
for negotiable notes, interest added satisfactorily
dorsed ard title retained until the further order OF the
Court.
The sale will commence at o'clock, with the first
mentioned lot, and at O'clock P NJ, with the latter
lot. w. GODDIN Commissioner.
NH 5-tds
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12
AUCTION SALES.
FUTU RE DAYS.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE, WITH
W WATER POWER For Sal z, - By authori-

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE, WITH
" WATER POWER, FOR SALE-By authori-
ty OF deed of trust executed to the subscribers by Ro.
K Duval to secure the payment Of certain sums of mo-
ney therein mentioned, shall sell, on the premises,
at public auction at four o'clock 2. M. on Wednes-
day. the I'd day april next certain lots near the Pc
tersburg railroad bridge and Haxall's canal, being the
lots conveyed to Robert r. Duva by the Virginia Steel
Company On one OF which lots the Iron works of said
company situated together with the privileges and
appurtenances belonging to said lots.
Terms OF SALE.--So much money in cash as will
be sufficient to defray and pay the charges of the sale
and OF the trust, and the OF S2429 50, with inter-
est from the 4th day of NAV, 1850, and $685. Of
protest; and the of $2495 %, with interest from
the 4th Novr 1850, and 1925 costs Of protests. Cred
it will be givn for the of $2567 O4 until the 4th
day Of May, 1851, the purchaser giving an approved
negotiable note, and the title being retained as secu
rity for the payment The credit for the residue ofthe
purchase money will be made known on the day Of
sale.
S. s. BAXTER, ! Trustees
H. G. CABELL, { iius'ees
Sale conducted by w. GopDIN, Auct. mh--dtd
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12
TETEGRAPHED
DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.


BALTIMORE, March II, P. nj.
Lieut.. Jas. Rdgeey ofhe U. S. Navy, fell last night
from third story window of the Exchange Hotel, and
though badly injured still suIvives-some hopes en-
tertalned of his recovery.
THE KENT COUNTY TRAGEDY.
A man named Ralph Armistead, of Philadelphia
has been arrested, charged with having committed the
atrocous murders of the Cosden family in Kent
ty, Md.
BALTIMORE MARKETS, March II, P. M.
FLoUR-Market dull-buyers offering only 81 25for
Howard Street brands
GRAIN and other articles unchanged.
NEW YORK MARKETS, March II, P. NJ.
F1ouR--We note sales Of 1000 barrels to-day at pre-
vious prices.
CoTroN-The Market continues firm.
STocKs-Market dull to day for all descriptions.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

MIR. CLAY reached New York Monday morning, and
has taken passage the steamer Georgia. for Havana
where is stated lie contempates spending three
weeks. Fle was received with the veest enthusiasm
by his friends in New ork, and the Express says he ap
peared to be in excellent health. He expected 10
be present at the ball at Nibo's Saloon Monday even
ing, and to leave for Havana the following day
Gya
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12
CONFIRMATION OF BUTLER KING.

The Senate, in Executive session, on Saturday,
confirmed the nomination of Thos. Butler King,
of Georgia, collector of the port of San Fran
cisco.
Secretary Corwin is confined to his room by
indsposition.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

THE KENT COUNTY MASSACRE.
BALTIMORE, March TO-
Henry D. Webster,a lay delegate to the Maryland
Methodist Protestant Convention, was arrested in this
city yesterday, supposed to be participant in the Kent
county murder
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

OFFICE OF THE K. q d. r. r. Col
RICHMOND. Feb. IL, 1851. 1
Vt Office is hereby given The Stockholders in this
" Company, that they required to pay requis-
ton of dollars per share the stock held BY lhems
payable on the Is, day Of April next either at the Bank
OF Virginia, Farmers Bank of Virg nia TO the Trea-
surer at the office of the Company.
BY order of the Board OF Directors.
P, VAN DEURSEN,
e 2l-- Treasurer,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

wv Fishes LECTURES AND EXPERT
ENTS.-THEOPHlLtlS FlSKE will commence
brief course of lectures upon the newly discovered
science of ELECTRO BIOLOGY, in this city,
in the of week. The most surprising and
amusing experiments will be given that have been
witnessed in this city. Particulars hereafter.
fe 26-U
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

TO give reliefto cruel pangs o. pain,
Relieve the patient from his torturing gief,
To cure instantly Burns, Sores and Sprains,
Is the object of Radways Ready Relief.
Sores of all kinds, Lumbago and stiff back,
Rheumatism, Cramps, Paralysis and Gout,
Frost Ritten E'lac h-or Cold Cutc or Ch nc
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12
a. FCOND AND LAST GRAND LYRIC
~ CONCERT by
MADAME ANNA BISHOP,

MADAME ANNA BESHOP,
THIS [WEDNES DAY. EVENING.
Upon which occasion entire programme,
with splendid costumes, including TANcREDr.
Gs- For particulars, see bills NH IL
POSITIVELY THE LAST EXHIBITION.
TLIDDONsS PANORAMA OF TIL II
NW NILE, EGYPTIAN MUMMIES, &C.
FRIDAY Evening, 18th of March, at Odd Fellows
Hall, at II o'clock. Doors open hour before.
Admission IS cents
~ NOTICE-MR. GLIDDON'S LAST THREE
LECTURES ON EGYPT'S REVELATIONS,
distinct from the Panorama) will be continued on
Wednesday, 18th; Thursday, 13h and Saturday, 18th
March, at Odd Fellows Hall, at half past o'clock in
the evening, precisely.
Single admission, so cts NH 7
EsGYPT'S KEVELATIONS!-MR GID
II DON'S Fourth LECTURE This (WEDNES
DAY. Evening Subject: 1.-THE Antique Egyptian
papyrus Book of the Dead, above 4ooo years old.
document yielding the canonical doctrines and psy
chology OF the Egyptians in ages anterior to Moses
and Abraham. No translation of this wonderful Book
having yet been pubished its contents will be found
new and intensely curious especially by Free Masons"
NH 1t
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

rrsmsn NOTICE.-The Steamer Curtis Peck l
ss..szss will, after Saturday next 18th inst) be
some four or FIVE weeks, to be repaired painted &c.
NH 6 HASKJNS s. LIBBY
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

.aA FOR RENT.-A very comfortable residence
slis near Clay street Chapel, suitable for medium
sized family in good repair, with hydrant in the yard.
Apply to
NH s + NJ TAYLOR
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

SAS.--The subscribers are prepared to receive or
~ ders for fitting up gas pipes in stores, hotels prl-
houses, churches, &C. in the very best manner, and
reasonable terms Apply at their foundry, corner OF
9Th and Cary street.
an 2l-2awts J. F. g. l.. L. BARNS.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

a.. FOE RENT, the large and commodious
Aaa dwelling house situated on Broad street, opposite
the store of Messrs Valentine, Crenshaw & Co, sui
table for boarding house. having been recently tho
roughly repaired and put in order. Apply to
fe Is JAS. M. TAYLOR.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

EHOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL, Con-
As few vacancies will occur on the LIST of Marc
parents who unable 10 place their daughters in
my family, in consequence of the limited number be-
ing complete will have the opportunity OF doing by
immediate application.
There will also be room for few more day
scholars on the lst of March, when new session
commences. Address M. D. HOGE,
lie 5-6W Richmond Va
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

50 FOR RENT.--A good tenement on Cd street,
aHa near w. Q. Georges residence, suitable for
family residence; rent cheap. Apply to
NH 5 !: M TAYLOR
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

a. FOR IiENT.-rhe neat brick cottage on
E;i Clay street. containing 4 rooms and kitchen in
the yard. Price 500 per annum. Apply to
TOLER Il COOK Agents,
NH 6 Pearl Street.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

a. FOR RENT, on French Garden Hill, pen-
El SAINT and desirable framed building, suitable for
genteel family. Rent 1925 per annnm. Applyto
TOLER d. COOK, Agens,
mh7 Lse's Row.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

es FOR RENT.-One of those new and desi-
aHa rabe buildings en- 9TH street, between franklin
aud Grace streets and opposite Duvals Buildings, will
be completed and for rent the 10Th March next
Apply to R. WHITFIELD q SON.
NH
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

asa FOR RENF.-The Brick Dwelling contain
E.a ing eight rooms, basement and kitchen with three
rooms, 18th street. between Cary and Mayos
bridge, lately occupied by Mr. Samuel Hastings Pos
session given Immediately Rent 5000 per annum.--
Apply to TOLER g. COOK, Agents,
tell Pearl street.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

III, FOR BCSTON-FIrst packet and only
ss1lssavessel. The regular packet schooner COURT.
Err, Captain Bray, having portion of her cargo en-
gagged, will sail with all possible dispatch. For ba
lance OF freight, apply to Captain board, at Raj
ston e. Peasants wharf, or to
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

"a FOR RENT, that central and desirable fam
ha Iy residence on Mayo street, next to r. H. Dickn
sons, Esq. Apply to "a. r,,o,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

Ass TEN YEARS, LEASE AT PRIVATE
EsI SAEE.-The unexpired lease of the House No.
1885, Main street, at present occupied by E. Leonard
Shoe factory, is for sale privately. The lease
pires in the year 1860 The property in good repair
and at present rents for $500 per Terms ibe-
rail- Apply to
ia 81 ALEXANDER MOTT
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12
6sTRATToN's OFFICE, Nos, South l4ii
Let ali the world say what they can,
For selling prizes, STRATToN's the man.
Drawn Nos. of Sussex. No. 17-Feb 2sth

Drawn Nos. OF Sussex No. FIFE b. 23th:
As So Is 9 81 - IS 60 10 65 IS.
Half Nos. 81 IS co. Ticket Nos. 81 46 so, prize
CT $780, sold and paid by STRATTON.
Drawn Nos. of Sussex, extra No. 26-March LIST:
AZ S. 60 IL So 81 u 10 50 80 % 9.
Ticket Nos % 80 SO, a prize Of SlO0; also, Nos.
III AZ 50, price sold atd paid by
STRATTON.
Drawn Nos of Delaware, No 10--March 5:
81 l6 81 II Is II 38 II As so 40 SIS 3.
Whole Nos l6 81 SOFA prize of $500, by
STRATTON.
Drawn Nos. of Monongaia, No. 26.-March 9th:
80 SIS IS IA AZ Is 81 9 A 81 Is IL.
Ticket Nos. IL ia capital sold and paid byi
STRATTON.
Drawn Nos. of Sussex No. 19-March It'll:
II 40 81 65 46 60 SO so % 40 IS H.
Drawn Nos. of Sussex, extra, No. 29-March 9th:
81 40 Is "a So Al A Is 90 IL 90
Ticket Nos. rs So, a capital sold and paid by
STRATTON.
Drawn Nos. of Sussex, extra, No. 30-March 11th:
SO 81 81 3S 8 66 90 "a IS 60 46.
Half Nos 81 As 50; Ticket Nos. 46 69 do do
q 46 66-Three, sold and paid by STRATTON.
WEDNESDAY--Dea Delaware, No. ll-Capital $780,,
900. Is numbers, IL drawn. Tickets $40, halves s.,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

Virginia Lottery, class 3O-March 18th. &c nos II
drawn Capitals $4,000, 20, 600, 10000, 5000, 5 of
1000 10 Of 500, 20 Of 300, &c. Tickets Sl0-shares in
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

es FOR RENT. two valuable Lots, situated on
E!I the Dock-one of which has a building thereon
recently occupied by Jabez X. Parker as house TO
machinery; and the other vacant lot adjoining here
10. and fronting 40 feet on Dock street. Apply 10
te ID JAMES M. TAYLOR.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

90 FOR NENT.-I'he large brick dwelling, with
Ea every convenience for large genteel family late
~ occupied by Mr. Peter w. Ralston, 4th between
Broad and Marshall streets. Rent $500 per annurn =
Apply to TOLER & COOK, gents.
te 81 Pearl Street.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

HpACON.-20 900 lbs. city cured Bacon Sides
ED 10 hhds prime Baltimore Shoulders, receiving and
for sale by Fl. w. TYLER.
INISH.-l00 bbls Labrador Herrings, bright and
fsh-in store and for sale by ii. w. TYLER.
NH II
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

- FOk RENT.--The house adjoining my resi-
HULL dence, between Main and Gary, on I'd street -
The house is in good order. Terms moderate Pos
session given Immediately. Apply at my foundry.
fe 26-eo6t S. d. DENOON
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

60 RINE AMANDA, Capt Hughes, will be sold
privately together with all her rigging aud apparel,
she now lies in the Dock. She is in good order and
about 100 tons burhen carries large cargo for her ton
mage, and is well suited for the lumber and grain bust
in the river. For terms apply to the Captain on
board, or
de- "a RANKIN 81 WHTTLOCK.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

GNHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES.-Wishinp
" TO reduce my present stock OF Boots and Shoes TO
make room for spring supplies, am disposed TO offer
Inducements to cash customers, tor short time
ALL therefore, in want of any Article in my line, might
h their interest by calling a Ms BsSd 7Tes5
a 4 THE GOTHIC WINDOW, NO. I45
IA MAIN ST.--The Virginia .Sky-Light Daguer-
rean Gallery is now permanently located at the above
number. We have fitted up and furnished
rooms with everything requisite Tor convenience and
splendid pictures, and hope our friends will calland sx-
anime.
EXTRACTS.
| Mr. Pratt has fitted up his new establishment ia q
style which reflects much credit upon his taste and lib
| erality.-Daily Dispatch
His reception room is pretty aboudoir have
recently seen, elegantly fitted up with splendid carpets
rich velvet divans, statuetts, immense bay window, with
stained glass, &c.-Enquirer.
Messrs. Pratt & Co. were the first to introduce the
Sky light system into the State, and appear to be CON
stany inventng something for the Improvement OF the
art.-IameS.
TIE arrangement of his show room is exquisite
whilst the Sky Light is superb Wing;
Our new establishment, we think will give great
tsaction, every possible pains has been taken,
CARELESS oil expense. to make Great Combination
North Light 80 eet hight and OF proporionate breadth
perfect as our long experience in Sky Lights would
VIM A. PRATT,
Virginia Sky.Lght Daguerrean Gallery. No. l45
| Main ST.
mh7 Richmond under the Gothic Window
KID EMOVAL.-SPRING TRADE.-The sub.
| EA scriber has removed to the new store No. 1877
stock of FANCY and FURNISHING GOODS.
| CLOCKS, COMBS. BRUSHES. &c. Purchasers
are assured OF finding large assortment, and at the
lowest pnces. H. GlNIER,
| NH 1877 Main street. Eagle Square
| WWT ARD ELECTIONS.-The annual elections
| wv 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 fist Wednesday in April
next, at the following places, to-wit For Jefferson
| Ward or Ward No. l. over the Old Market House for
Madison Ward, or Ward No. 2. at the Columbian Io-
tel; for Monroe Ward Ward No. s, at the house for
merly known Shockoe Hill Tavern. The polls Will
be opened at 10 O'clock A. NJ and close sunset of
| the same day. JOHN NJ. FERGUSON,
NH 5 I'd Sergeant ofthe City oil Richmond
OrrIcE OF THE k. & D. r. R. Co.,
| RICHMOND, Feb. IL, 1851. 1
VI Office is hereby given 10 The Stockholders in this
" Company that they are required to pay requisi-
If tand dollars abs IN sto held hv
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

- FOR RENT, the House and Lot Clay
Ei street, beyond Brook Avenue, at present occupied
by MIR Thomas Powell. The house has six good rooms
and cellar, kitchen in the yard also, well of good
water and large garden attached For terms which will
be moderate to good tenant, apply TO Mr. Powell on
de 90 JAMES BOSHER,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-12

Grand Scheme for March 2sd.--Va. State Lohe-
nv, class C. IS nos. Is drawn. Capitals: $65, 000,
$4,000 10000, 10000, $685. 800 OF 1900, $50 Of 600,
&c. Tickets $20-shares in proportion.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-10-13

LETTER FROM ONE or LoPEz's OFFICERS
We make the following extract from letter
from Capt. Robert Ellis TO Capt. j. G. Marriott
of this city, published in the Argus yesterday
aOn the 2Sth, | was made prisoner, and
treated very kindly until | reached Havana,
when we were chained sick and oOunded) to-
gether.
aUpon an examination being made, and
some others were sent to this hospital, where
we have every atten ion and are treated in the
kindest and most gentlemanly manner by the
surgeons and students.
"Of our consul, here, have nothing to say !;
he came once to the prison, for some ten min
utes, and nsultingly told 100 men, who were in
chains, that the proclamation of the President
prevented him from doing anything for us. In
the honr of need came friend, like minister
ing angel from Heaven-Mr. W. Sydney Smith
visited Us every day; he is secretary to the Brit
ish consul general. What rebuke TO our con-
sui was his conduct He never came empty
handed, nor with mere words of comfort; but
clothes, segars, money, and many other articles
We're brought in abundance. Our consul had
refused US books or papers; Mr.. Smith fur
nished both--Amercan papers at that-so that
we could read, with pleasure, the account of the
meetings. &c. held in the S ates. God bless
that young man, Marriott The American peo-
pie should rise up EN- masse and thank him. j
could fill dozen sheets in telling you of his
generous acts 10 myself; he has been particu-
lary kind, and if the rules of the hospital would
permit it, every thing 10 Havana would be at
my service Through his influence many
American gentlemen, who had before applied in
vain, gained admittance to see us. They, with
Mr.. Smith, raised ST. 700 for the relief Of those
sent to Spain
"Our consul here is scouDdrel. Mr. j. s.
Thrasher, an American gentleman of this place
next TO Mr.. Smith, done most for u.s."