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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-20
THE DAILY TIMES.
THE OLD TURNPIKE

THE OLD TURNPIKE.
w e hear no more of the clanking hoof,
And the stage coach rafting by;
FOR the steam King rules the travelled world
And the old Pixies left to die.
The grass creeps DER the filthy path.
And the steaIthv daisies steal,
Where once the stage horse day by day,
Lifted his iron heel.
No more the weary stager breads
The toll OF the coming morn;
NO more the busting landlords runs,
AT the sound of the echoing horn;
For the dust lies still upon the road,
And bright eyed children play,
Where once the -clattering hoof and wheel
Ratified along the road.
No more we hear the cracking whip.
Or the strong wheels rumbllug round.
An ha, the water dives us on,
And an iron horse is found
The coach stands rusting in the yard
And the horse has sought the plough:
We have spanned the world with an iron rail.
And the steam king rules w now.
The old Turnpike is pike no more,
Wide open stands the gate;
We have made us road for our horse to stride.
Which we ride at flying rate,
We have filled the valleys and levelled the hills
And tunneled the mountains side;
And round the rough crag's dizzy verge.
tearlessly on we ride.
On-on-on-with naughty 'front.'
A puff, shrek, a bound
While the tardy echoes wake too late.
To babble back the sound;
And the old pike road is left alone,
And the stagers sought the plough,
we have creed the earth with an iron rail.
AID the steam king rules us now.
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From the N. Y. Tribune.
THE SEVENTH cENSr,c

me population oflhe United States in 1850 has bean
oa6aesAoiy oyeiraled oy m st OF the estimates of the
pesen. year Indiana, for which total of 200 900
Will fall short OF the 100000 claimed for her and :"
on. '' MN 0o
South Carolina is not half returned yet-tbe sovsr-
esns llustnous Nation having probably been
eoeatng through the past year asst whether she is in
ne onlom or out OF y. California, also is mainly be-
hnu. Inc returns from the other twenty nine States
nave nearly all reached Washington
Inc total population OF the United Sates nm tba Ia,
OF June, io2o, was just about % 900 900 showing al
increase during the preceding ten years Of lille less
Gn o6N or about 36 per cent. Wssaned per-
Mps 81 nls oy the annexation of Texas, New
Mex1co and Upper tnIo.nia, hut probalv lost nearly
as many by the Mexican War and the Californian En-
gra'lon the former having swept off thousands by dis.
hundreds killed in battle. We think the total nnnuis.
ton Of the Union but tile more nor less now Than
1t would have been il we had remained content within
our limits Of 1910. "A'"''-
Tho total Population of the United States H. n wa
nave said about 100000; the Reprssenta.ive Mum.
bers TALL the Free and three.fth of The Slave Ponnls.
s oo rather under 600 and perhaps not
law at wa so that The Ratio Of Representation is like
TO be under rather than over "a OOO This will pro
baby save Rhode Island her second Representative hsr
opuiaton oeng disqualification over her first Repre-
sentative 81 900 than two thirds the iul nun
Der required for another. This can hardly TAIL to sui
flee. ' W -"'
New York will. it is morally certain. have SO mem
chusets, Connecticut and New Jersey will each retain
its present number; Vermont loses one. az doe, Nav
hampshire. aud Maine Also; Pennsyv ania 1--WE think,
VIII hold her own; so will Ohio; Delaware Of course.
cannot lose; MARYLAND will probably lose one Virginia
two North Carolina and South Carolina III probably
lose one each; Georgia will about hold her own, az viii
all the States South West of her. Kentucky will lose
one which Missouri will gain land possibly anosher>
" chgan and Arkansas each gain one, Iowa barely
holds her own. We presume Illinois gains one, and
indiana may 90 So but that is scarcely probable Cali
tornia will but hold her own
we 90 not anticipate the full returns, and of course
the absolute determination of the Apnoronn,,n, hs.
truth, "'N' Jaw
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,e SpAA HHps. PORTO RICO MoLAssEs,

SDm HHDs. PORTO RICO MOAAss Es,
&y%I for sale by
te IA DAVENPORT, ALLEN & co.
A2 SIDES BLACK UPPER LEATHER,
q - just received and for sale by
Jazz l.. D. IL w. G. CRENSHAW &c co.
a SEA KECS NORTH CAROLINA AND
IL asS OHIO LARD, receiving tor sale;
aba s1 .5ot: s G2 ts2 ssi sP 81 LEATHER
sdhab LBS. s SIN 7lN Ems I,d ter sale y
tSaAaA BAGS PERUVIAN GUANO, fresh
eeSesI and warranted genuine, for sale BY ~
fel5 JAS WINSTON.
eDAh6hgh POUNDS COTTON YARNS,
fe IA FRY 4 McCANDLlsH.
WE7 M. DEAN. ofthe city of Richmond would
respectfully announce to his trnds and the pub
doors below the American Hotel, and nearly opposite
the Exchange Bank, tor the purpose OF commencing
LADIES' AND GENTLENIEN'S BOOT AND
SHOE MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENT,
and as soon as he shall get possession (which will be
in few days. intends having it fitted up in style and
manner suitable for Ladies' and Gentlemens custo-
ner shoe shop.
The public may rest assured that his materials are
OF the very best kind, having been selected by himself
with great IN the cities OF Philadelphia and New
York He would respectfully call the attention of the
Ladies to his assortment of materials for ladies' shoes
He would further state that through the courtesy of
the present occupant Of the store, he has been allowed
the privilege deepening few goods In his line on one
side of the store, among which may be found several
kinds Of Ladies' and Misses Shoes, together with
lot OF White Kid Slips with suitable trimmings.
His friends need teel no delicacy in calling 10 leave
their orders because there dry goods one side Of
the store. ja2l
N AS FIXTURES.-We have rented the two
VIZ splendid rescoed Parors the store of Messrs
Valentine Crenshaw Co. which will be opened in few
days Tor the display OF large assortment of Gas Chan
deeers, Pendants, Brackets PLIERS and every variety
now in use.
Those who have not made their purchases will do well
to delay lew days. our assortment will be complete
and varied
STEBBINS, DARRACOTT & CO.,
ja29 l0l Broad street.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-20

GEN SooTr IN PENNsYLvANIA.-The citizens OF Cla-
rion couaty, Pa, have held meeting, and unani-
mously nominated Winfield Scott as their candidate
for the Presidency The Wing citizens OF Bedford
county also 90 Tor Gen. Scott, and tor VIM f. John
SION fox Governor.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-20
SILVER IN MEXICO.

The prosperous condition of the silver mines of
Mexico is prominent topic in the message of
President Arista, recently addressed to the Mex
lean Congress. The mining of silver (remarks the
N. Y. Express) is conducted in Mexico to u
greater extent than in any other country, and the
allusion to the subject of mining in the message,
is exclusively confined to that metal. We OBJ
serve that the President thinks it a subject of
cougratulaton to the country that quicksilver has
been discovered in such abundance in California
as to be furnished with great cheapness for mi
ming purposes During the last twenty five years.
none but the richest silver mines could be work.
ed in Mexico, in consequence of the continually
enhancing price of quicksilver, which was only
produced in any considerable quantity in the
mines of Almaden, in Spain.
The principal source of the wealth and power
of Mexico consists in her mines of silver, and
she had, while she owned California, in her own
territory vast mountains of Cinnabar or Ore of
Quicksilver, but an over-ruling Providence de-
creed that she should be kept in ignorance
Notwithstanding the high price of labor in Cali
fornia, quicksilver is wrought and sold there for
Is cents per pound, while the ruling price in the
London market for Spanish quicksilver has been
equal to one dollar per pound. AS the scarcity
Of silver has been the subject ofearnest discus
sion on both sides of the Atlantic, and the change
of the equilibrium much apprehended as between
it and the more valuable metals, it is singular
fact that California should produce both the bane
and the antdoto, the gold in enormous quantities,
and the quicksilver so pentfully, that silver may
now be mined with sufficient advantage that the
present rate between the two metals may be pre-
served. To elucidate the foregoing remarks, we
give the words of the President
But the pleasing Of all is, the good state Of the
mining business This branch, the most important of
our country, and om the increase of which depends in
Mexico, that OF Others is productive than in for
districts have presented that state OF prosperity which
has given them great fame at present It is not or
another isolated district which finds itself 10 prosperity
them during the last year nearly thirty llions The
discovery of quicksilver California; and the low price
in consequence at which it may be obtained, has pro.
duced and probably will continue producing great bene-
ht
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A REMARKABLE lNclDeNr.--The Warrenton tVa9
Wing says that in the upper part OF that county, sever
al days since, wife gave birth 10 two chdren--ma
king six i'll less than three years She has been
red but seven years and has ten childrenve OF which
cannot walk.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-20

AMIN BEy, the Turkish Ambassador. arrived ct ga
vannah the 9Th instant and lett ON the i2h On his
way to Norfolk, He was rendered the Inequalities
Of the city by the council,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-20

Nett balance premiums to LIST JAM 1851, S2s9 57 10
Amount OF assets January lst, 1851; or say
total amout OF accumulated capital 9354755 "a
The Board of Trustees have resolved pay an inter-
est DISK per cent. for the past year tine amount of
previous dividends payable in cash and after the first
Monday in March next.
They have likewise declared dividend OF fifty per
cent tor the past year ending let Of January 1851
be credited on the hooks of the company such par
ties as may Re entitled thereto Certificates will be .su-
ed to those who have paid the whole of their prsmam
In cash.
The Guarantee Capital amounting to 530, 3d. ineu-
ded IN the last annual statement has during the year
been cancelled and surrendersred by resolution of
the Bo srd OF Trustees, in accordance with the charter
Whole No. Polcies issued to the Isl Jan. 1850 4767
for the year 1880 l,755
to LIST Ian. 1851, 6,52c
G Applicants for insurance will call at the Bap-
fist Book Store.
CHAS. WORKMAN. Agent,
feb 10 Richmond virginia
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dEs.naama NEW LINE OF STEAM

Aisrrasma NEW LINE OF STEAM
LIK%N2EEk1a SHIPS BETWEEN RICHMOND
HSs=sssssss4sa AND LADELPF1IA-TOUCH-
- ING AT NORFOLK AND CITY
POlNT.-The UNION STEAM sfEIP COM
rANY having built two beautiful first class steam
ships expressly for this trade respectfully give notice
that the new steamship VIRGINIA will positively
leave Philadelphia on the lat day of February next,
and the ship PENNSYLVANIA in few days there
after; One Of these ships will leave each port every
five days. and will go through in 4s to SO hours and
to or from Norfolk in "a hours-offerng unrivaed ia
ciites to shippers and passengers, economy and dis
patch, avoiding all transhipments. Insurance will be
as low as by the inland routes Each ship IS provided
with two Of Francis life boats and have the credit Of
being the best built ships in Philadelphia Due notice
will be given OF the time for leaving each port.
RANKIN Il WHITLOCK
Agents at Richmond
JOHN ROWLETT,
Agent at Petersburg.
T. ?. CROWELL,
Agent at Norfolk
LEVI ELDRIDGE,
General Agent, PhiIa.
" Lynchburg Virginan will please copy.
ia lit
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Jenny Lind in NeD Orleans.

The "!atr Swede" seems to have excited quite
as much enthusiasm in the Crescent City as in
Richmond or New York Tickets for her first
concert were sold on Monday, the l1th inst, and
the sale brought upwards of $4,000. The Bee
says:
The first ticket was Of course the object Of active
competition, and was finally knocked down to DARCY,
the fashionable halter, for $240 After this the seals
IN the dress circle paquette and orchestra were dis
posed OF at rates ranging from So so TO $25 premium
ne PIT seats brought an advance of So the fixed
prices aud the gallery taken in block by one speeu.
lator at premium OF 20 cents per seat. The sum of
loo 70 cents was received at the door and has been
handed over to the Mayor for charitable purposes.
Monday evening, the concert came off at the
St. Charles Theatre The Bee of Tuesday,
gives long criticism upon Made Lind's sing
ing and prononnces its judgment in terms of un-
qualified praise, 1t denies strenuously the impu-
tatlon that she wants soul, and calls her vocali-
cation ''matchless. " Of her wonderful powers in
which, it says:
Whether in the adaigo, that go severely tries the
true scope strength OF the voice. the andane when
equal and sustained power alone coners success or in
the gay and brilliant allegro, where the singer is priv.
legged to embroder and enrich the melody with ali the
caprces OF her taucy-Mss Lind appears equally at
her ease, and equally Triumphant We thought mo
e.
reno" until we listened to the duo from II Turco in
Italia; and we considered impossible to aurpass the
amazing cadence that terminated the air from the
Magic t1ute; until we were compelled still more to
admire the wonderful echo in the lr,o from Meyerheers
Camp OF Silesia In short, there il no limit to Mile,
Llnd's .vocal daring She essays teaIs that other
artist would have ventured attempt and she grapples
with and conquers musical difficulties before which
nlnety-nine vocalists out OF hundred would have
paused in utter hopeessness.
The Bulletin speaks thus of the general con-
tagion produced by the presence of Miss Lind:
We did not witness the Ellsler furo,, few years
since, but cannot imagine that it was more general
or nearly as profound, as the prevailing sensation
caused by the gifted Swede. 1t appears to be universal
1t pervades the Bench and Bar and is the all engross
ing topic conversation in commercial circles-
The OF strangers has attracted to the city,
gives fashionable lhoroughtares the appearance
of some great festival Charities street in particular,
presents and unceasng tide OF beauty and fashion, and
the counters OF its splendid shops are covered with
profuson Of rich fabrics and dazzling boutsrie 10
tempt the taste of their lovely visitors. II we have
many such sunny days as yesterday, we shall hope
that the nightingale will remember Louisiana as the
Garden Of The South; and the Crescent City as the
brightest, the gayeet a nd the most beautiful in the
Western Hemsphere
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-20
MORRIS & BROTHER.

&IXTH ANNUAL REPORT OFTHE NEW
~ YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Made in accordance with the provisions of the Charter
as manufacturing the year 1850, 755 Policies have
been issued. The premiums during the same period
and the undivided Reserved Fund OF January l. 1885,
HHouut W. .SS4 U73 ",
Total am'nt OF disbursements in $780, was Hiss 79
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-20

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IA UEEN CITY IAAMs.-'rhe subscriber, az
a@> Agent for the sale of sehooey Il Hough's celia.
brated "Quesn G ty" liams, has on the way small
invoice, and will hereafter receive regular and full sup
plies JOHN IL. CLAIBORNE.
EUsT RECEIVED splendid assortment OF
CD Ladies' Cabinet Bureaus, mahogany spring seat
Sofas Tete-a-Tetes, mahogany and cane-seat parlour
furnishing line, which will be sold at private sale very
low [ta l3l ALEX. MOTT.
EYXTRA FINE GUNPOWDEK TEA, lol
h sale by
tals FRY McCANDpIsH,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-20

GUITAKS.-P II. TAYLOR has Just received
~ further supply ofthose superior Guitars, from the
celebrated mandatory of C. F. Martin, which have
no equal The tone and finish OF these instruments Tar
exceed any others made in this country and their SUI
perorty cannot better be displayed than by comparison
with the finest English and German Importation
Piano and Music Store,
de 81 100 Main ST. opposite the Banks.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-20

NAENTISTKY. -THOMAS II. EDMUNDS
NE Dentist, has removed to his new suite OF rooms,
second door above Mr.. Boshes Hall on the side
Persons wishing his services can procure them in all
the branches of the profession. ia 10
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-20

EpUTTER AND CIIEEsE.-25 boxes prime
u y Cheese, and 20 lirkins No Goshen Butter per
schooner New York, Tor sale by
no 25 a. RICHARDS.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-20

NOSHEN MISUNDERSTANDING 20 frkns and
Wv 20 tubs of very superior Goshen Butter. Those
who have engaged tubs, will please call and get them.
ia J A. RICHARDS.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-20

EHOR HIRE, an excellent Nurse and House
r. Servant, with one child She will be hired very
reasonable, to get good home.
ED. NJ MORGAN,
ia 3 Main street.
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mt EeIRO HHKsEG.-TO OUR FRIENDS
1V ANDTHE PUBLiC.--The undersigned, thank
full for the liberal patronage they have received during
the astt years, again solicit the continuance ofthe
iavors OF their friends and the public for the ensuing
year, and would particularly request those who wish
to hire theirnegroes to send them our office
by the 2Sth inst TOLER 4 COOK,
Agents and Collectors, Lilies Row Pearl st.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-07-26

HrAyY LAwsuIr-THE FANNY WRIsHT CAsr The
important case Of Frances Wright D'Aiusmont aeans, w.
p DArusmont Francis, sylvia D'Arusmont and Others
opened yesterday before Judge WAapsx The comes
before the Court in the form Of application for uoc-
ioo, the appointment Of receiver and allowance in the
nature Of amony, expenses Of litigation, &C. appeared
from the reading Of the petition, document Of extraordinary
bulk that the petitioner born in Scotland and became
possessed by Inheritance Of considerable property hss IN
1880 she visited this country invested potion Of her funds
in the purchase Of estates in Cincinnati and IN ne Soun
and in 1891, visiting France she there marnea 2.
ID 'Arusmont by whom she had one dsugh'ef. Ine Peu
TONER had between that period and ls45 paid several visits
to the United States where she had desired permanently "
reside and had also visited Scotland, ~ne.e p,o
pey had fallen TO her as heir at law She bad about TINS
time changed funds vested in her own name 20 ns' o. neI
hu.bso bis ,oa aa Si :, 0 '1,iss ,S,.
a., Iii. respondent had deprived her by chics-
not only Of her property but of the love and Somsn
a.ah r.sG Judge %ss and
so,, .nnesr for the petitioner, and W. r. Morris old
Insns TiIdep for respondents- Cincinnati Commercial