Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-14

Libby. John A. Lacy and George E. Sadder.
In Madison Ward, at the City Hail. under the Su-
pentendence of Messrs. Jaqueine B. Harve, Thos.
M. Smith, John Womble and John J. Palmer.
In Monroe Ward. at the Shockoe House, under the
Supernteudence OF Messrs. James Griffin, Felix Mat
Ihews Thomas H. Ellis and Shelton C. Davis
In obedience to the llth section OF the said act OF
March 29h, 1851 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
Of the 2st February, 1912, above mentioned and also
for the election of the several officers mentioned in the
said first section of the act Of March Marc 20, ISL
GUSTAVUS A. MYERS,
President of the Council OF the city OF Richmond.
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~ LARRABEE'S PATENT KEFKlGE-
ILs RATOR.-This is an entirely new article in it
and infinitely superior to any other up
right refrigerator now in use being several degrees
colder with the quantity OF ice than any other re-
frgerator presented to the public. They embrace
the upright and horizontal principle are ventilated by
uninterrupted circulation OF air between the upper
aud lower chamber being composed OF two apartments
the lower chamber be kept locked, as private
apartment whilst the upper can be used as place OF
common resort. TO
The subscriber being agent for the sale of the above
admirably arranged Rergerators invites the attention
OF purchasers to its examination.
Also on hand, all sizes Of chest Refrigerators at low
price. L.. GINTER,
my8 1877 Main ST., Eagle Square.
HYPERION HAIRyR ESTORER.- This
4 IL compound is well known, aud extensively used in
this city, 1t enjoys an enviable reputation and pre-
paratons which are before the public
1t renders the hair beautifully soft and glossy,
moves dandrutf invigorates and strengthens it when
impaired by neglect or disease, and mparts to it fresh
and beauty not to be acquired by the OF 9TH
er compounds, which either imperfectly made,
composed of useless and deleterious ingredients.
This is combination OF various articles, (judicous-
y compoundsd) which possess qualities tor restoring
the health, strength and beauty OF the hair and which
in this combination have been fully tested to give
to it character rarely enjoyed by articles OF the kind
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''''' III PURCELL, LAID g. CO., Druggists,
my9 90 Main ST., corner l4th
4 PRIL REPORT OF THE NEW YORK
"A LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, No. l06
BROADWAY.-Th Institution, during the month
ofApr 1851 issued one hundred and thirty-nine new
Policies, viz:
To Merchants, 40 to Lawyers, 7; to Clerks 70; to
Agents. 8; to Ladies, 2; to Physicians, B. to hotel
keepers 8; to manufacturers, 49, TO Mechanics, IL to
Farmers, Is; Clergymen, ito Machnsts, g. to Pub
lie Officers, 2; to others. IA. Total for the month, l39
Whole number OF Policies issued by this Company, g.
965.
Accumulated Capital, Jan. l, 1851, 1885,, 755 "a
which is principally invested in U. States Stocks, and
Dividends are declared annually on assurances made
for the whole term OF lite.
dividend of fifty per cent. has been declared for
the year, ending JAM ], 1885, also per cent interest,
payable in cash, on all previous dividends.
MORRIS FRANKLIN, Prst.
PLlNY FREEMAN Actuary.
EV' Prospectus OF the Company, and further in
''' u Wv 'i'A'' CHAs. WoRTHAM, Agent.
NJ B. Holders of Dividend Scrip, are requested to
present the my office, and receive the interest
due on the same as above.
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OFFICE OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES,
RICHMOND, May 5th, 1851.
DY Act ofthe General Assembly passed at its last
ID session, the Governor and the Superintendent of
Weights and Measures authorized and required to
contract for sufficient number OF Balances Weights
and Measures, Tor supplying Standards to the several
counties and corporations OF the Commonwealth, who
shall apply for the same This act requires that these
Standards shall be manufactured in Virginia
Proposals will be received by the Governor and Su-
nishing one hundred sets of Balances, Weights and
Measures each set to consist of the articles contained
in the schedule hereto annexed, to be In
Vrginia--to be finished in neat and workmanike
manner, and to bear the test OF tie Standards now in
this office.
The contractor shall bind himself to deliver to the
Superintendent in Richmond, thirty sets OF these Bal
ances Weights and Measures, or before the 18th
day of August 1851 thirty additional sets or before
the 18th day OF October 1851 and the remaining
or before the 18th day OF December 1851 Anc he shall
be paid Tor the the three periods last specified;
provided the ART cles contracted for, shall have been
delivered to, and approved by the Superintendent.
posals for weights and Measures and be addressed TO
the Governor and Superintendent. by order OF the
THOMAS LAWSON, Supt. w and M.
Measures, to be paeked in case or cases suitable
for trdnSp0rtdtl0n:
One yard measure to be made OF brass, and to be
one inch wide by halt an inch thick.
One set OF scales, cacu Tor weighing from 9TH
of an ounce so lbs averdupos with steal beam, and
brass dishes and chains.
One set ofscales, calculated for weighing from one
grain to pound Troy, with steel beam, and brass
dishes and chains.
DRY MEASU REs-l half bushe peck, half
TJOIJTD MEASUR ES-I gallon, | half gallon, l
quart, pint, half pint, gill.
All these to be made of iron, turned and polished
the inside and d t1p e ID Sict,rs 20 H. or
lbs, 20 lbs 10 lbs, lbs, lbs lbs, lbs and lb.
to be made ofiron, with screw tops and slightly hol-
lowed inside
o., or and o., be made Of brass, with screw,
tops and slightly followed inside:
TROY WElGHTS-l each of 8 o., 6 o., o..
10 dwts dwts, dwts, dwts, dwts., l dwt,
and dwt.
u grains IL gr., 10 gr., gr gr', gr, gr, gr
Eli 5b sss 70 BE- E. obIasss g. THOMAS LAWSON
mvs-d6tc5Je Superintendent
HNANDsOME SPRING AND sUMmf4R
Ill GOODS.-MAY ls51.-I am prepared to offer
nducen,ents 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,
Fouiard Silks, Barge de LANES,
Grenadines, black and coioured Silks,
Pocket Handkerchieis, great bargains,
Sleeves, inside Collars, black Alpacas
| Super plaid Cambrics Jackonet Muslin,
Black Laces, Tor trimmings,
| French Linens. rich Fans silk and cotton Hosiery,
Assortment OF chiidren's Hose,
Grass Skirts, Bonnets. Flowers, Ribbons, and all
| articles required in Dry Goods store.
Call at the cheap store, No 1 a. Man st. EDIT
my 10 AUGUSTUS MAlLEhi'