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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

ANOTHER MAN OVER THE FAlLs.-A dispatch to the
Buffalo Express, from Niagara Falls on Friday eve.
ming says -
ga man has just gone over the Falls! He came
down in small boat, and appeared to be asleep. The
people shouted 10 him from the shore, and woke him
up, but it was too late to avail any thing, as he was
already In the rapids He fell of his boat at the
first pitch, and was seen 10 go over the cataract,
with the boat little ahead OF him. His name is not
known"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

LIFE IN New ORLEANs-A young Albanian, stop
ping of the hotels in New Orleans, short time
since, induced by some suspicious characters to
take walk the suburbs of the city, at a late
hour OF the night. After going distance, he be-
came convinced that his companions contemplated
robbing him, and quietly drawing pistol from his
pocket kept it concealed under the tail of his coat and
announced his determination to go no farther. On
turning round to rerace his steps, he Immediately
knocked down. He instantly fired twice upon his
saants when they fed His last shot took effect upon
the person of notorious burglar, known as Bill Harris
who found shortly afterwards near the scene lying
on bank, pierced with bullet wound through his
body. The ball entered the robbers back, and came
out through the centre of his body in front. At last
accounts, life was not yet extinct.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

The Democrats OF Richmond held meeting on
Tuesday night DR.. Jeter in the Chair and John Lynch
acting as secretary. MIR. Robert Scott briefly explain.
ed the object of the meeting, and Mr.. Robert w.
Hughes offered resolutions which adopted cordial
approving the call OF Democratic Convention to b..
held at Staunton on the 24th of September next, and
appointing fifty delegates to represent the Richmond
Democracy in the Convention Enqnirer.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

The Boston Traveller says-'The total foreign exc
port OF Cotton last year, up to the LIST August, was
about $40 900 bales, at valuation of S35 per bale
or 500 100000. Whereas this year the export is oniy
400 900 bales valued at $4o,000000 Difference S26.
10000. The large imports Of the year 1851 were
based IN great measure upon high prices which ex-
listed nine months since"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

A despatchto George B. Sargent, Surveyor Gen.
rail- Dubuque, Iowa, dated Oshkosh, Wisconsin,
eJuly 81, states, that John M. Smith, of Dubuque,
U. s. Deputy Surveyor, and Csc ar Lyman,
member of his company, were instantly killed on
the 24th ult, in consequence of tree falling across
their CAMP
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

STEALING WHFAT.-Offcer Pearce arrested colour
ed man named Jonn Shelton early yesterday morning,
on the South side of the Basin, upon the charge of
stealing Is or 30 bushels of wheat from some person or
persons unknown. The fellow had the wheat in his
cart, and failed to give ineligible account of the
manner In which he obtained it, He was committed
till to-day, when the will undergo investigation
before the Mayor.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

MARRIAG OF MAJOR TocHMAN-The marriage Of
MAJOR Tochnan of Wash ington City, and the Hunga-
ran heroine, Apolonia Jagieo, was celebrated in
the Cathedral at Harper's Ferry on Saturday morn
ing last at O'Clock. Tile Spirit OF jefferson says:
"A large party of ladies and gentlemen from Sham
ondate Springs, where Mss JageIlo has been rural-
she has won, by the uniform sweetness of her dspo-
stion and her urbantes OF Manner passed through at
early hour 10 witness the interesting sight, An i'm
mense crowd OF the citizens Of Hapers Ferry hroneed
the Church an hour and more before the appointed
time, and by their attention and becoming demeanour
manifested their interest in the prosperity and happ.
ofthe young and beautiful exile. After the cere-
mony, which was performed in that grand and impo.
sing manner which peculiarly belongs 10 that branch
Of the church, The company partook of hand
some repast prepared at the Hotel of Mrs Carroll,
after which the party turned their heads TOR Shannon
dae. When the merry party arrived in Charlesown
stantia collation. prepared by Mr.. l. N. Garter, and
rendered as a compliment to The happy pair"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

The Charleston Courier learns that project is now
on foot in California, by many leading men, strong
politicians to bring about division OF that State to
enable them to Introduce slavery and slave labor into
the Southern hall oft.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

ANOTHER FATAL ACCIDENT FROM CAMPHENE.-Mrs
Ennis, who resided in Chesterfield county, not far from
the city, died night before last consequence of Sc
we're id ues which she received short lime since from
an explosion of this most dangerous fluid
Pet. Int Of [Vednesdnu
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15
NORTH CAROLINA.

Through the Raleigh Register, and other
sources we have definite information, that the fol-
lowing gentlemen have been elected to Congress
from the nine districts of North Carolina. The
names of Wings are in Italic:
let District. Thos. L. CLngman*
End J. p. Cald,oelt*
3rd Alfred Dockery
4th James T. Norehead.
5th Abram w Venable,*
9th John r. }. Daniels
9TH William H. Ashe.+
9Th Fdlcqrd Staniy.+
9th " DdUid OutidU*
*Re-elected.
There was no regular opposition to Messrs.
Clingn1an, CaldneeH. Morehead, Venable, Daniel
and Ashe. In the Raleigh (6th) district however,
considerable vote was given tor Miller, Wing;
and in the 9TH for Graves, Democrat. The only
districts warmly contested were the Sd and 9th;
Messrs. Dockery and Caldwell being the opposing
candidates in the former, and Messrs. Stanly and
Ruffin in the latter.
The whole delegation stands divided as in the
last Congress, six Wings and three Democrats.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

VISIT oP THE PkEsIpENT,-As it was known to our
citizens that the President of the United States would
reach Stanton Saturday, en- route for the Virginia
large number OF citizens OF town and county, escor-
ted the President to Staunton. AT distance of few
miles from town he and Mr.. Stuart were taken from
the stage coach and placed 10 private carriage and thus
conveyed Stanton On the arrival OF the President
he was addressed by Judge Thompson, from a neat
rosrum, erected for the OCCASION in front OF the Virginia
anG eooen s e
cry of which he frequently interrupted by cheers
from the crowd Staunton Findicator of Monday.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

WALKING OFF WITH THE STAKEs-A running match
between John Wilox, Scotchman, and William Bate
man, Canadian Indian for purse OF $780, which was
to have come # near Philadelphia during the past
week, has come 10 rather abrupt termination, by Mr.
Willox walking off before the day fixed for the race
The stakeholder accounts for the money placed in his
hands, $3.50 in all, by saying that it disappeared along
with Mr.. Wiox. Two men have been held to 81 900
bail each, on charge Of conspiring with WilIox in
carrying off the money pending on the proposed race
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

GRAND RAILROAD JUBILEE-A committee appointed
by the city of Poston left that place on Sa-
turday last for Canada, to confer with the Governor
General and also to invite the municipal authorities of
tine principal cities in the Provinces and the United
States to join in the Railway Jubilee, which is to be
celebrated some time in Septembe invitations are also
to be extended to the railroad offc throughout New
England. The festivities will be extended through
three days, and will commemorate the opening of the
Ogdensburg Railroad to Montreal the completion Of
the Grand Junction Railway, and the sailing of the
steamship S. S. Lewis, the pioneer OF the new steam
propeller line to Liverpool.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

1t is stated by the New York Evening Post
that Charles Eames. Esq, late United States
Commissioner to the Sandwich Islands, is about
to become again connected with the editorial
management ofthe Washington Union.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

letter from the Berkeley Springs informs the editor
OF the Martnsburg Gazette that the Bloomer costume
has been assumed in the neghboring county OF Nor
gan"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

CRAzY.-A coloured woman, said to belong to a Mrs
Ho ston, of Henrico county, was arrested yesterday
morning by the watchmen, near the Old Market House
because she insisted upon promenadng that public
thoroughfare in stale of nudity. She was committed
10 jail as lunac.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

A SueGEsTIoN.-A writer in the Chambers Edn-
burg Journal thinks that the panoforte ought to be-
made cheap to come within reach ofevery fani-
ly, however humble in circumstances, and contends
that such would be the if mach nery were made
says
"There seems no reason why panofore should not
be cheap clock. The mechanism OF the one
ought be expensive than that OF the other
and the adjustment and regulation of both perhaps
of about equal difficulty. The great of the diff
ference cost OF the two Is doubtless that while the
clock is made very much by the means of machinery
the piano is entirely the produce Of manual labor"
The idea is commended to the attention OF the nge-
NOUS clock makers OF Connecticut, who appear to
surpassed the world in the manufacture of cheap
and excellent time pieces. They have only to turn
their Inventive genius TO the preparation of machinery
for the construction OF the pianoorte in order enable
them to supply Europe with that admirable musical in
srumen quite cheap in proportion they do clocks
Mason COUNTY ToBAcco-A letter to the editors of
the Maysville, KY, Eagle from hve gentlemen of Ma
county, says:
We have seen in several of your last papers, notice
of the fine prospects of the growing crop of Tobacco
in Mason county, and believing that you have been
correctly informed, would state that growers of
tobacco, and have taken some pains to ascertain the
prospects OF the growing crops give as our opinion that
there will not be tobacco raised IN the county than
there the past year, and can from actual obserya-
ton that have never known the tobacco crop
irregular aud in many fields there will be almost an
entire failure and that there is to be large portion OF
the growing crop of very inferior quality That there are
many good crops of tobacco IS certain but equal
y certain that there is to be large deficiency from
ull crop, and the shoot is now making s appearance
and may do much damage.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

The U. S. sloop OF Albany ard the u S. stea-
mer Vixen went to few days ago from Pensacola,
under sealed orders. 1t supposed they are on their
way to Cuba.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

FREE BANKINe.--The Memphis Enquirer says the
establishment OF the system OF free banking will be
leading measure ofthe next Tennessee Legislature
Al the candidates in Shelby county were in favour sf
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

GROWTH OF PoULTRY.-Great attention is now being
paid in this vicinity to the cultivation OF poultry Sew
era OF our citizens, of enterprise and property are
making extensive preparations for the growth and traf
fc in the various kinds. Experiments are being made
in importation, and in crossing breeds We learn that
one gentleman has recently made purchase of cock
and hen, for which he paid the nice little sum of forty
dollars. And OF another we learn that from one pair
during the past twelve months he has realized six hun
dred and fifty dollars Not hard story to believe,
when it is known that the pairs were sold at five dol.
lars Iii beginning be well understood that poultry
can be raised and sold fully cheap, if not cheaper
than beet pork. This result is attained of course
OF the year by proper selection and cultivation of the
improved Breeds Gin. Gaz
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15
CHARLOTTE c. H., Aug. 9, 1851.

10 the Editor Of the Times:
sIR-Please publish in the Times the following Rail-
road appointments for the county OF Charlotte
August 30, Barbecue at Aspinwall
sept. 8, do Wellsburg
Sepl. Is, do Douglas Church
Sept. 20, do Salem do
Sept. 81, do Midland
!, Ihere VII be public addresses all these places
hr. iunsail, Mr. Clifford, Mr.. Witcher and MIR. Wood
Douiuin nave oeeh invited to attend. Y ours, &c.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

DIED.
On Friday the 9Th inst, ROSA, youngest child OF
George J. and Amelia R. Sumner, aged months and /
3 days.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15
CITY "A ER AIR ..
HUSTINGS COURT.

John Hancock, charged with committing a rape
upon the person of Martha E. Elliott on Oregon HILL
some months ago, was Yesterday examined upon the
charge, and sent for trial for the offence before the
Circuit Court
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

From the different accounts of the growing crops in
the States it seems doubtful whether it will average
more than the present CROP In the good crop years of
1872 843 and 1884, the average 1870 600 hogs
heads In the States at which time there was less obac
co manufactured in the States by ten thousand hogs
heads year.-Louisuille Journal
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15
SOUTHERN AND WESTERN CONVENTION
l.. TURNER, Sec'y

A committee of gentlemen of Louisiana and Mis-
sissppi, appointed for The purpose have issued Cir
cular, in which they propose Convention of Dele,
Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Indiana,
Illinois and Ohio, to unite with the people of Louisiana
and OF New Orleans. to deliberate upon and concert
SUCH measures will be likely speedily to influence
the construction ola system OF railroads connecting
the Gulf States with those OF The West and the North
west, and radiatng throughout all the interior They
also invite delegates from other of the Southern States
in order more fully to understand the systems OF work
projected or being carried out by hem and to ope-
rate in the construction OF any which may have an inc
that this Convention shall be held on the first Monday
in January next, at New Orleans.-Nat. Int.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15
ALABAMA.

The Southern papers, by yesterdays mail, bring no
further from the Alabama elections save the fol-
lowing despatch to the Charleston Mercury:
MONTGOMERY, tAla.) August 1.-THE Tusca-
loosa Monitor (whg) admits the election of Erwin,
(Southern Rights. His reported majority is 400 The
is Close but the chances are in favor of Hubbard IS
R.,
We cannot classify the Legislature, but the Union
men claim majority. AS in many OF the counties
the question made, there is data to make up
opinion. We think the Union men have it.
The following the candidates OF the respective
parties the names of those who are positively stated
To ha otod in toll
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15
S2s3,529 90

The CHOLERA AT THE WEsT--There were only four
deaths by cholera at ST. Louis on the Oath ult. At
Lexington In the same State. there had been eight
DE- ahs from the same during The week previous
deaths during the week ending the 18th ult.
La some parts OF Illinois, the cholera was raging
badly AT Waverly, in Morgan county one Of the
heahiest settlements in the middle portion OF The State,
in that small community from II to 20 deaths.
The scourge is visiting this season many places
which it had before spared, and neghborhoods as well
as towns were offering up their victims.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15
TOBACCO TRADE.

For the last several years the increased operations of
the tobacco manufacturers in the States is found to be
over two thousand hogsheads annually. The demand
tor the export trade has become large.
The manufacturers require for their different uses at
the lowest estimate. SIS 900 hhds.
Export trade requires. ..".."......... 10000
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-08-15

CANAL ToLLs.-The amount received for tolls on
all the New York State Canals during the LIST week in
August is $8S 2O9 "a
Same time, 1850. 81 $50 43
Increase in 1851. .................$3,5O sol 81
The aggregate amount received for tolls from the
commencement of navigation to the 7th of August
inclusive. y III
Same period in $780, ............. 1924 S76 IL
Increase in 1851. 1888 500 90
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-23
WILLIAM S. JUSTIS.
Clock and Watch Maker and Jew

Clock and watch Maker and Jew
eller,
Corner of Pratt and Commerce Streets
BALTIMORE,
ID ESPECTFULLY informs the citizens OF
~ Charles county that he has removed to the
northeast corner of Pratt and Commerce streets,
where he has now in store an extensive stock of
JEIVELRY AND FANCY ARTICLES,
consisting in part as follows:
Gold and silver lever Watches, in hunting and plain
G old and silver lepne and anchor lever watches
Fine Quarteur and common vertical do
Gold guard vest and fob Chains
Gold guard and fob Keys and Seals
Gold and silver Thimbles; silver Combs, with and
without sets
Gold Earrings Breastpns, Finger-rings, Bracelets,
Shrt-studs, Pencil Cases, Miniatures and Me-
dalions
Gold, silver and steel spectacles to suit all eyes
Silver table, tea, salt, gravy and mustard Spoons
Britannia tea and coffee potts. casters and candlestcks
Britannia in sets Of five and six pieces, music boxes,
girandoles, solar lamps, walters and accordeons
Silver plated ware, assorted
Violins and violin strings
Double and six barrel pistols; single barrel self
cooking do; double and single barrel do; of
English and German manufacture.
S day and 80 hour brass and wood clocks
Mantle do; pocket and table cutlery
Perfumery and hair oil, shot pouches, bird bags,
powder TASKS, percussion caps, and matches
Together with many other articles.
Persons visiting the city would do well to call at
his store, as he sell any of the above articles,
and do all kinds of repairing cheap, if not cheap
er than any other establishment in the city.
n. q. Clocks, Watches, Music Boxes and Jew
elry repaired in the best manner. Hair Plating,
such as Bracelets, Watch Guards, Necklaces, and
so forth neatly done. mayl7
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-23
NEW SPRING GOODS.

TNHE subscriber has just received varied and
Il beautiful assortment of NEW SPRING
GOODS to which ne invites the attention of the
public generally. His stock consists, in part, of
the following articles:
LADIES' DRESS GooDs- Silk and Linen Lusres,
Ginghams, Plaids, Checks, fancy Lawns, wove and
printed Swiss Muslin, plain and dotted; French
Berages, Berage Deaines, Gloves, kid, silk, thread
and cotton; Edges, Laces, Fringes and Parasols
GENTLEmEN's WEAR.-French and English
Cloths, Black, blue, green, brown and olive Silk,
Satin and Marseilles Vestings; summer Coating OF
vorious kinds also superior assortment of REA-
DYMADECLOTI1ING Cassimeres ocevery de-
scripton.
DOMESTIC Goops.- Burlaps and Osnaburgs
black and brown Muslins, Linen Duck, heavy Cot
ton Drills, Domestic Plaids, Checks and Stripes
Sheeting, SC. fine assortment of BOOTS and
SHOES, HATS and CAPS. Also. general stock
of GROCERIES, HARDWARE, TIN WARE and QUEENS
WARE, all Of which will be sold on terms that can
not fail to please.
LYME SHACKELFORD.
Port Tobacco, April so, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-23
HARDWARE g. CUTLERY

YTNIIE subscriber bcgs leave TO tender his sincere
Il acknowledgements to his old friends and custo-
mers of Charles for their favors in times past and
would respectfully request continuance Of the
same
Anxious to extend his trade with the citizens of
the county, he would respectfully request ALL who
want any article of HARDWARE or CUTLERY
to give him call, and satisfaction will be guaran-
tied in all cases. His stock comprises, in part the
following articles:
Locks of every description; Hinges and Screws
Candlesticks and Shutters; Knives and Forks
Spoons, Nails, Plough Castings
Grindstonc Rollers; Iron and Steel
Saws-cross-cut, MILL pit, hand, sc.
PIares-thc best article and most extensive as
sortment to be found this side the factory-&c.
Gentlemen who contemplate building are inyit-
ed to examine his stock of Locks, Hinges, SC, and
although not partial to selfpuhng, he feels assured
that he can satisfy them both in quality and price
JAMES +. CARLlN,
Royal Street, near the City Hotel.
Alexandria, Feb. 26, 1S5l-ly.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-23
CHARLES H. DRURY,

(Hollingsworth street, Pratt street, head OF
the Basin,)
BALTIMORE,
HAVING completed his establishment, with
IL Foundry connected for making his own cast
ings, is prepared to furnish all varieties of
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS IND
C.8SIINGS,-
made to pattern of the best material
The following is list of PLOWS kept con-
slanty ON nd:-Davis, of the different numbers
for cast and wrought shares S. &, NJ, Chenowith,
Wiley, d 3 furrow, No. 0, No. e 2 Hillside,
No. u 3 Connecticut, Beach improved (orPosey)
with common Davis cast share, Self-sharpener or
Wrought Share.
Cultiuators, Wheat Fans, Harro7cs, &c.
Corn Cultivators, plain and expanding: Tobac
co do; Wheat Fans Corn Shelter, with double
hopper; Old Vertical and Virginia Shelter; Har-
rows; superior Pennsylvania-madc Grain Cradles
Revolving Horse Rakes; CylindricaF Straw Cutters.
Horse Powers, Threshimg Machine, and
Grist MIL.
Horsepower Grist Mills, a very useful and saw
ing article, and coming into general use Horse
Power and Threshing Machnes-of these need
not say anything, wherever they have been in
use any time they are preferred to all others.
Small size Po,cer and Tkresher,
C. H. Dnunr will this year make smaller
size Power and Thresher-price of Power, $500;
Thresher, $50; Band, $40; or, when purchased
together, Sl60.
Persons in want Of Implements made of the very
best MATERIAL and put together in the strongest and
best manner to answer the purpose for which they
are made, are invited to call on the subscriber.
| G. H. DRURY.
Ra1tin,ore lime 1850.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-07-23
ALEXANDRIA IRON WORKS.

III w. s. &c. SMITH, ALEXANDRIA, VA,
Il execute orders for high aud low pres
sure STEAM ENGINES, Steam Boil
ers and Sheet Iron aoork, JMachinery of all
kinds, MIL Work both drought and cast,
Soap Boilers, and all other Kettles and
Pans, Bells Of all sizes, Ornamental Rail-
ing both drought and cast.
9%They keep on hand, and for sale r.
M. & Noursc, Minor s. Horton, Mccormick,
Stewart, Ffeeborne and Davis PLOUGH
CASTINGS, Spout Shoes, and Sash Weights
for builders; Fire Brick Of superior quality,
English refined bar and American Bar Iron,
best quality. July 3, 1850. ~