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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-05

SOMETHING ABOUT PosTING.-Mr. Daneertied Jones,
resident OF Shockoe Hill having given offence to some
person or persons in the neighbourhood in which be
resides, awoke up one fine morning last week and
found himself posted about the streets. Yes whilst he
slept the previous night, some malignant enemy had
caused handful to be printed, duly setting forth that
Mr.. Dangerheld Jones was not exactly the most amia-
BILE gentleman to be found in this good city, and had
posted said handful the corners of the public
streets Now, OF all petty and cowardy spec les of
revenge, this strikes being the most So Ofcourse
the author OF the handful took not to append hs
name to the publication, so Mr. Jones was left to con
lecture its author.
After mature reflection, he came to the conclusion
that citizen named Tler the keeper of grocery on
the HILL had something to do with the matter: so he
armed himself with cow-hde and repaired to the cl
GEMS residence Sunday evening" for the purpose ofcow
hiding him. After rappng at the door awhile, Mrs.
Tiller answered the summons-what 10 lowed we know
not, but it appears that Mr.. Jones fortunately did not
succeed in carrying his threat into execution for if ne
had, he might nave injured an innocent citizen. Mr.
Iier procured a warrant Monday for the arrest o,
Jones, and that gentleman Yesterday made his
before the Mayor and entered into bonds TO keen
the peace. In the examination before the Mayor the
name OF the poster OF the handb we hear leaked ou;
SO we shall probably learn more about the matter.
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DIED.

Yesterday, at II o'clock, a the residence of her IA
lher, in this city, JULIA ~, eldest dauohter Of DR.
David H. and Elizabeth Dallas Tucker. aged five
years and some months. The friends OF the family are
requested to attend her funeral from her fathers resi-
dence, at o'clock this evening.
Yesterday the 4th inst. at "a o'clock, A. M, MA
RY ANN, infant daughter of James and Lucinda
Augustin, aged 5 months and 12 days The friends
and acquaintance of the family are requested to At
tend the funeral at II O'Clock this morning from I'll.
Catholic Church.
On Tuesday the 2Sth January 1851, at his residence
in the county of Fuvanna, WILLIAM GAIT. in
the 5Oth year OF his age
Mr.. GAIT was native of Irvine, in Ayrshire, Scot
land. He removed to this city in his YOUTH and in a
short time became an intelligent and useful merchant
and an upright and valued citizen, contributing to the
happiness of large circle of cheerful social and hos
pitaoe friends. He retired to his estate on James Ri
yer, where he enjoyed the quiet repose of farmer
life, exhibiting the strong characteristics of sound
practical sense, discriminating judgment and undevia-
ting integrity In the county Of Fluvanna he rendered
acceptable services as Justice of the Peace. He was
hosptable yet unostentatlouS. He was generous and
LIBERAL and gave Jealous support to benevolent socie-
ties and institutions.
For more than ten years he was member of tn,
Episcopal Church, and exempfed the truth that while
religion changes the heart sotens the temper and pu.
res the affections it is not incompatible with cheer
tulness contentment and felicity In his family circle
he was in the habit of offering to God, morning and
evening, thanksgiving and praise.
lie was stricken with paralysis his return fro:.
Church, and remained nsenSble until his DEATH He
has left wife and nine children whose hearts are FILL
ed with the deepest anguish. The friend who pens
this sad tribute to the memory Of the deceased while
Christians consoatonthe surest refuge for the dis
tressed.
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HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

TUESDAY, Feby4, 1851.
A message was received from the Senate that the,
had agreed TO the joint resolution furnishing the Com
missloners OF the Revenue with printed forms.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
Mr. GUERRANT, from the Committee on Banks, re.
ported the following Bills; Incorporating the Lsbor
Savings Bank in Bedford and Incorporating the Mer-
chants and Mechanics Savings Bank OF Wellsburg
Also, report adverse further legislation the sub.
Ject OF prohibiting the circulation OF small notes OF for
elgn Banks in this State.
Mr SPEAR reported bill changing the place ofhol.
oing precinct election 10 Scott
~ MI SCOTT, OF Fauquer, from the Committee for
Soufls OF Justice, presented the following bills Regu-
aIne slave ao"r In the city of Norfolk; processionng
ianos IN the county OF Elizabeth CITY; concerning
Tue lolm OF bonds required IN proceedings ia civil ca
in criminal cases. S NH'' N'''
PUBLIC PRINTER
On motion OF Mr.. AUGUST, the following Joint reso.
luton was adopted ''
Res0lred, That the Public Printer be snthorz.d n
sell no copies OF the Code left upon his hands Alter
supplying the number required by the Commonw-aIth
provided the same shall DOT be cold at less prc. ha n
is charged by the Commonwealth.
RESOLUTION OF INQUIRY.
BY Mr.. SEGAR: Paying the balance of Judgment
obtained by Isaac Holmes against the Commonwe alth
AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF THE HOUSE
On motion Of Mr.. ToMLIN the following amend,
meats 70 the standing rules OF the House, proposed
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aud will be scted upon steadily and decisively. The
peace the counry requires this the security of this
Constitution requires this consistency requires this and
every consideration OF the public good demands this
Ii the Administration cannot stand upon the princi.
pies OF the message, ii does expect to stand at ali
Citizens OF Westchester Citizens OF the State of
New York The voices of your own illustrou. dead
cry 10 you from the ground They who are in their
graves oeseeeh you, you respect their names and
memories, as you love liberty you value your own
happmes as you regard the hopes OF your children
mold on with uniinching hrmness to the constitution
and to the Union OF the States and as if with lips still
living, they conjure YOU in tones OF Indignation
eet all such ideas that dsobedience the laws is
The path OF patriotism your country duty
to God.
For myself, confess that if l were to witness the
breaking up of the Union and the Constitution Of the
United States, should bow myself,o the earth in con-
fusion of face; should wish to hide myself from the
observance of mankind, unless l could stand up and
declare truly before God and man. that by the utmost
exerton Of every faculty with which my Creator has en-
dowed me, / had abored to avert the catastrophe.
am, gentlemen, with entire regard. and all good
wishes, your obliged friend and fellow -citizeri
tSigned) DANIEL WEBSER.
To Messrs. James A. Hamilton George b. Butler John
B. Haskin, Albert lockwood, Committee
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by him some days since, were taken up and consi-

| by him some days since, were taken I'm and consi
dered:
| J.. When question has been once made and carried
IN the affirmative or negative, il shall be in order for apy
member of the majority to move for the re considera.
ton thereof on the the succeeding day: and
such motion shall take precedence of other questions
consideration of any shall be in order after bin
resolution sage report, amendment or other mo-
tlon upon which the vote taken shall have gone
out OF the possession OF this House. announcing its de-
cslon. yasssssNg
3 Nc standing rule OF this House shall he resc ;nded
or changed without one days notice being given of the
motion there or nor shall any rule of this House be re-
scnded changed suspended noriorder of business
established by the rules of this House be posnoned mr.
changed, except by vote of least two-hs of the
/ members present.
Upon his motion, the vote was taken separately
upon the two propositions.
The first was rejected.
~ lhe second was adopted by the following vote, Mr..
loMLlN having asked for the ayes and noes yeas 81
nays Al. 'N -
BILLS ON THEIR THIRD READING.
various Internal Improvement Bills coming I'D in
regular order on their third reading upon motion thew
We're lad Tor the present upon the table il being The
general understanding that they TO be acted upon
IN the order IN which they were reported.
BILLS PASSED.
A Bill repeating much of the 18th section Of chan
her dunfS husband s"'s
Bill authorising the Valley Turnpike Comnanv to
suspend the declaration of dividends out of the
OF sad Company, until its liabilities are fully paid and
discharged. CAV" "no
BILLS ON THEIR SECOND READING.
various Bills were read second time, and ordered
to be read third time
MANASSAS GAP RAILROAD
The Bill providing fora State subscription of2 5tbs
to this road coming up as the special order
was advocated by Mr.. MAKrz in plain and sensible
speech. r N 'ei''0'o
The debate was further continued on the samo sida
by Mr. ScoTT OF Fauquier, who urged with his accus-
toned ability, very cogent reasons why the bill should
pass wy VII ~Ao'i'
, After he had concluded, Mr.. WALL obtained the
floor, when upon motion of Mr.. WrrcHER '''
The House adjourned
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TRIBUTE OF RESPECT

Alta meeting OF the Court its officers, the members
Court 1856 the presiding Justice acting as its Chairman
aud the Clerk OF the Court as Secretary to consider
proper measures 10 be adopted on the death Of Nelson
Page, late member OF this Court, the following 1eso-
lutons were passed:
Resoleed, That the members of this meeting will
wear the usual badge OF mourning on the left arm for
thirty days testimony Of their respect for the memo
ry Of the deceased, their grief his DEATH their graft
tude for his services to this community, and their adm-
ration Of his many virtues.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions be ians-
mitied to the widow family of the deceased, as an
expression of their coincidence with them on this mourn
tul event. and that copy be transmitted for insertion
in the Richmond papers, and that the Court be re-
quested to spread them on their minutes
SAMUEL HOBSON, Chairman.
B. B. WooDsoN, Secretary
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XNy EssoN's AND LAEvITT's PATENT

Wv REVOLVERS.-These arms are recommen-
ded to the public possessing superior claims First
he ignition OF the powder in one chamber from The
explosion Of anotherlhe convex form of the cylinder
its termination rendering such result impossible
Second in the free and perfect action The cylinder eff
ected by it's being turned by the OF beve gears con-
nected with the hammer, thereby producing uniform
leverage and action during the revolution and causing
the cylinder to turn any given distance without danger
OF passing beyond the point ofdscharge
The mode OF securing the cylinder to the arm where
by it can readily be detached for loading and the us Of
side lock which is protected from liability TO injury by
the chemical action OF the gases evolved by the dis.
charge by dampness or other cause are points of ad
vantage which taken in connection with the force accu-
racy, and dispatch with which these arms may be dis
charged render them superior any weapon OF defence
now before the public.
For sale at SUTHERLANDS,
feo Opposite the Banks, Main st.
A CLOVER SEED Of prime quality, for sale BY
" ia E. II. SKINKER.
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ELECTION OF MR.. GEYER.

MIR. Broadhead, a Wing member of the Mssou-
ri Legislature, delivered speech during the pen
dency of the Senatorial election,!in which he gave
the following assurances of MIR. Geyers attach
ment to the Union and to the Wing party:
g. ! vote for MIR. Geyer notbecause he is suppor-
ter of that underlined and undenabe doctrine of tate
Rights so much lauded by the gentleman from Howard
Gen Clark not because he s the representative OF the
"peculiar rietoS OF any man upon this floor but be-
cause he is Wing, and has been allied with the inter-
ests and destiny OF that party tor twenty years past be-
cause he opposed 10 the doctrine OF secession and null
icaion because he believes that the Supreme Court
othe United States, is the final arbiter in the setemen,
of all constitutional questions which can be brought
before that trbuna because he is in favor of protec-
tive tariff, and the power of internal Improvement by
the Federal Government; because, being Wing he
believes that our Federal Constitution having been
tabllshed amongst other things, for the purpose oil
providing Tor the common defence and promoting the
general welfare, has endowed our Government with
living prncpesand invested it with powers eomnensu.
rate with the and necessities OF every section
this vast Confederacy"
In the same speech, Mr.. Broadhead spoke as
follows of the course of President Fillmore:
81 have been taught that 10 reverence the Constu-
ton and abide its laws, is cardinal doctrine OF the
great National WIG PARTY.
eve recognise its political head MIILARD FILL
MORE, Of New York, the man who, though called unex-
pecedly the high station which he now fills at the
most stormy period of hisory-at time when the
upheaving of the political elements was welnigh max
ing wreck OF our glorious Union, has proved himself
equa-aye, sir, | might say, than equal--to the
dread responsibilities Of that station. He may have
sacrificed his popularity in his native State, but thr ugh
Out this broad Confederacy he is attracting the adira-
ton Of all the sober minded OF all parties He has
allied himself to no faction, North or South, but be.
longing to the National Wing party, and looking the
interests of the whole country he heeds not the derac-
ton of actoniss and fanatics North or South East
or West and if we are to be placed by the gent eman
from Howard by the of political orthodoxy that he
presents to US, in the band of Freeso Wings, which
is headed by such men as MLLARD FILLMORE, WEE
sTLR CLAY and that other llustrious son OF Kentucky
JOHN j. CRITTENDEN, then accepithe test, and glory
in the of Free-sol Wing To me, sir, names are
nothing"
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DEATH FROM FR1GHT.-The Cincinnati Ga
zette says: We are advised that during last
week the Allegheny Mountains were covered with
ice and snow and the travelling over on the Nation
al road dangerous. The stages were hard to con-
troll, and many persons inundated from travelling
From a gentleman recently arrived, we learn
that during last week merchant who was COM
ing west, in looking out was so much frightened
by the running about of the stage, and the danger
that threatened, that on taking his place he leaned
back, and few miles thence was taken out a
corpse, having doubtless died from the effect of
fright"
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THE CONNECTICUT OYSTER Transformation
and Virginia continue to keep up quite brisk inter-
course. On Thursday last, less than sixteen thou
sand four hundred bushels OF oysters were delivered
Fair Haven, Ct, suburb of New Haven. They were
principally from Virginia. Fair Haven is as renowned
for oysters, Wetherstield for onions.-BaLtimore
Clipper
The "hrisk intercourse here spoken of all on one
sde so also is the profit resulting from such intercourse
Tor, whilst we pay the citizens OF Connecticut for
their onions, they steal our oysters So grevous have
become the depredatons of tho shippers of the Eastern
ana Northern ports, in the waters OF Eastern Virginia,
'at the subject has been formally brought to the no.
tee Oh me Legislature, and committee, styled the
'oys1ef COMMITTEE" is now busy engaged in deyisinQ
ways and means to remedy all detects in our oyster
laws as well as to afford increased protection to the
uhoheholng biVaves on our Eastern shores We are
Tree 10 confess, however, that we do not apticpa,e
great good from the labours OF the committee rba
Yankees have hitherto managed to- evade the mos
stringent enactments, and will doubtless continue to
do soor has been not less Witty than truly remark
ed by one OF their own "kith and kim that The mo.
inent any law is passed initiating against the in &.
lefest OF the Yankee, he coolly and methodcaly
goes to work 10 circumvent its operation "Have we
hon. no rsdressl" We think we hear our friends in low
er Virginia ask, Certainly but i, is to be found in the
last argument OF soyeregns" The question then, is
thas practically presented to Eastern Virginia. hetll-
or they Will tamey submit lhere depredations or by
taking up arms, incur all the horrors of an "Oyster
war. II they would permit an Outsider remote
y but not Immediately interested in the solution ofths
grave question-to dec de for Them we should unbesi
tatingly declare that our "yolce was still for war"
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The Enquirer has the following little article

GEN. CAss AND INTERNAL IMpRovENE NTs.-Wher
Judge Wood called upon Gen. Cass at Cleveland, to
express his views upon the Harbour and River I'm
provements and upon the subject of slavery he is said
to have replied that the noise and confusion would
prevent him from being heard. The Washington Uni.
on however, is authorized by Gen Cass to say there
is mot word OF truth in the story and that it is
manufactured out OF the whole CLOTH Gen. Cass ii
seems, did say that he should make no more confess
sons OF faith, but he did give that for it.
Now, this denial comes with bad grace from
Gen. Cass, at this late day. If he really did not
make the famous 'noise and confusion" speech
at Cleveland, why was not correction published
at the timer 1t is allowing the old gentleman to be
| rather too fond of a joke at his own expense, to
suppose that he permitted the story to ring
through the Union, just for the humour of it, He
admits, it seems, that when Judge Wood interro-
gated him so directly,h he declined to answer and
only denies that the "noise and confusion was
the reason he gave for his refusal. 1t is most
probable that the Generals memory of the cir.
cumstances is little treacherous.
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CITY "A FFAER .
CITY COUNCIL.

An adjourned meeting was held Monday, Sd inst
On motion OF Mr.. Denoon, it was
heSotved, That the committee of the two Markets
enquire INTO the proprey of amending the Ordinance
regulating the public markets in the city of Richmond
passed December 10Th, 1886, and November llth 1850
WIN leave to report by ordinance or otherwise.
memorial was presented from Nathaniel F. Powe
representing the injury done to his properly by densr-
lre from the grade fixed for 4th street, at its ntesec-
1on wit Cary street the recent improvements BY the
CITY on 4th street, that having been filled IN above
the grade and asking comp ensatlon for the inrv
ted to have been do me- E'N
r. On motion of Mr.. Denoon, it was referred to the
Commlssloners OF Streets for Monroe Ward
lhe Council then proceeded 10 the election of an
Oyerseer of the City Hands VI '''
Letters and testimonials in behalf OF number of
candidates having been read on the first ballot Thom
as 3. White was elected; the vote being as follows
For 1Aos. B. White-Messrs. Allen. Caring ton.
Cullen, Denoon, Exall, Goddn, Myers, Robinson,
Saunders, TAFT and Talbott-l2
For Thomas Fench-Mr Bosher-l
Messrs. Thomas t. Giles and VIM FL. Haxa were
appolnted T. committee Of the Capito Square, with the
President OF the Council, in pursuance with the ordi
nance passed 10th January.
And Messrs. VIM. Mitchell ,jr, and VIM. Palmer.
also with the President, Committee of the City Hall
ana City String, under the ordinance on the sub
?, The Council proceeded then to the election of a
Keeper OF The City Hall, City Spring, and other city
property;
applicants, Geo. w. H. Tyler was elected the vote
for o. ". IL. Tyter-Messrs Allen, Bosher, Car
flngon, Denoon, Exall, Goddn, Myers, Robinson and
For #. d. Sanray-M essrs. Cullen and Haskns
For Benjamin Brogg-Messrs. TAFT and Talbot
3. " ~
"A petition was presented from John Morris for a
change IN the grade of 18th street, between Grace
and Broad streets:
And motion of Mr. Carrinpton it was referred
10 1ne Commissioners of Streets, for Jefferson Ward
The Council proceeded to the election of Superin-
endent of Streets
And communications were received from Mr. Bates
half 0N' - ~
MT Denoon nominated Edward H. Gill; and a
number OF testimonials in his favour were submitted
and read ~ 'NN
On the first ballot Mr. Bates was elected II he vote
oeing Tor Mr.. Baes-Messrs. Allen, Br osher, Exa,
Goddln, Myers Robinson and Saunders-7
p, For H. Il. GillMessrs Darlington, Cullen, Denoou
Haskins, TAFT and Tabott-6
The Council then adjourned
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~ FLETCHER'S HAIR TONIC is the best
preparation offered to the public 10 prevent Bald
beautify the hair.
For CHILDREN it is especially recommended as form
ing the basis of hne head Of hair Prepared and for
sale, wholesale and retail, by VIM. FLETCHER, under
the american Hotel also to be had at Ade & Gray's,
K. R. DuyaIs, and R. A Meredths, Druggists, Main
street, and Il. ]. Miller, us Broad street; Thos H.
Rosser, Petersburg; John Fl: Seay, Lynchburg; VIM.
Smith, Raleigh, N. c., and T. B. Phillips, Baltimore,
Md Price 50 cents per bottle. ia ID
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JOHN RANDOLPH.

The Lynchburg Republican publishes the
following curious extract from a letter of Johr
Randolph to Judge Daniel A. Wilson, who fur
nished it for publication:
n W.sHIssros, Feb 5, 1926.
feel gratifed and Rattered at being consulted by
you and our worthy Delegate Mr.. Gaines, but | can
only aid with the opinion that your resolutions can't be
TOO firm, against the modern encroachments on the
Rights the people in their individual capacity, az
well as on the State authorizes.
A general n0nconsunption agreement against arts.
cles North Of Mason and Dirons line would do more
than any thing else correct the evil as far as the
Tariff sconcerned. l have not bought the value OF
one that quarter since the passage Of that
law l except one only article, Which be got no
,ohere else and is OF vital necessity, to me- viz:
"Swaims Panacea." To this resolution think shall
stick My best remembrance to Mr. w. r. Johnson
aud Mr. Gaines, and when you see him TO It. Miller"
Yours respectfully and with much regard,
j. X. OF ROANOKE.
To DANIEL A. WILSON. ESQ.
The Republican thinks this letter affords yery
conclusive proof that if John Randolph were now
living ne would be "the jealous advocate of nom
intercourse, as the best means of self-defence.
and OF punishment and retaliation upon the I'M
scrupulous north" We do not think that Mr..
Randolph's life warrants such deduction. His
ICLt~t ohONo Pi"'ihy ChouBH tiot Ho Thought q
con-consumpton agreement earring quack medi-
cines) proper way to correct what he considered
the evil ofthe tariff But it does not follow that
for anything contained in the series of measures
known as the Compromise, he would have been
for applying this remedy In regard to the sup
preston of the slave trade in the District of Co.
lumbia, which is made chief matter Of complaint
by Senator Mason, it is notorious that Mr. RAN
dolph many years ago earnestly called upon Con-
eress to adopt such law. Like most -four ear
lier statesmen, he was opposed to slavery in the
abstract, as was proved by his nconsderate eman.
cipaiion of all the slaves he owned. If he was
for free soil at home, be would hardly have cared
iffree soil had been decreed in the Territories,
much less if Congress had abstaned las i, really
did from interfering with the question.