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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12
BROAD ROCK RACES.

The first day, "Wednesday ~ there was no race. On
Thursday there were two races-which resulted as fol-
lows:
FIRST RACE mile heats-purse Sl50-three en-.
tries:
J. M. Bolts Fnancer,
Mr. Belcher's Red Eye, ?
Jas Taeys Lady Fairfield, : dr.
The first heat was well contested between Red Eve
and tinancer. Alter the first heat Lady Fairfield was
Withdrawn, and Fin ancer won the .eat easily
SECOND RAcE:-Mile heats-SlOO en,rapee-colt.
and heys-halt forfeit. There were three entriesone
Withdrawn: '"e
John Belcher's Prophet,
A lex. Gilliams Chestnut colt, . .
Both heats were well contested.
FRIDAY, May 9, Jockey Club Purse $500. three
mile heats, free for all ages, resulted as follows:
John M Bolts b. h. Revenue, -
James Taleys b. m. Oratrix, ? dis
Z. q N. Green's b. h. Tom Walker, 8
TO THE CITIZENS OF RICHMOND.-Itake
this mode OF announcing that am candidate fer the
office Of Mayor OF the city.
my7 TEOS, j. EVANS
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12

The editor of the Petersburg Intelligencer (Nr.
Syme) who was member of the House of Dele
gates that passed the Convention BILL says the
history we recently gave of the circumstances un-
der which it was passed, and particularly of the
declarations of Mr. Ferguson of Logan, is con-
fr1,aed bu his oaon recollection.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12
THE MEDICAL CONVENTION.

The American Medical Convention was to COM
mence its annual session at Charleston on Tuesday,
The Courier OF that morning gives long list of names
OF professional gentlemen who were then in attendance.
Amongst them we notice the name of Drs. ID. Fl.
Tucker and c. p. johnson, Richmond; F. w. Pow
ell, Mddleburg, Va ]. c. Lumpkn and Hugh Nc.
CURE, OF Virginia; and H. C. Worsham, Dnwidde,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12

ANOTHER LARGE DIvIDEND-The stockholders Of the
Winchester and Potomac railroad will have the pleasure
OF pocSetng another fat dividend OF less than sir pei,
cent or the hst hall OF the present year This OF
twelve per cent per annum shows a nett profit incIud-
ing the $4,000 annuity 10 the State, of near $50 O00-
This, though much less than the rate of the dividend
would indicate, Is very lair result and reflects high
credit upon the management OF the road under its wor-
thy and ndeatigabIe President Yin Kirsinian.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12
nCON MuNfnATRn

= I~UE MUNIuATkDg
Messfs. Editors In my article yesterday, a com
PANT was made vi the watehmen being rarely seen on
me street at late hour OF the night have since seen
Capt Jnkins OF the Watch, who informs me that by
new regulation adopted by the Council they are in
sHncted TO pursue that course. make this statement
in justice to the officers and men, as nv communication
implied remssness of duties in both
a RESIDENT OF MADISON WARD.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12
DIED.

Last evening, RICHELIEU FLOURNOY, infant
son OF Samuel F. and Sarah Fournoy aged | months
and 10 days.
At the residence of Prof Cabbel, at the Universe
y y, OF Virginia, on the 5h inst, DR.. ARTHUR B.
ulbbONS, OF pulmonary consumption, in the Both
Gz7 Papers in Huntsville, Alabama, requested to CO.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12

RICHMOND, May 9th, 1851.
GENTLEMEN: Yours of the 9Th instant, requesting me
to allow my name 10 be used in connection with the
offlce OF Superintendent of the City Gas Works, has
just come to hand. l have only to say in reply that
should it be the pleasure OF my fellow citizens to elect
me to that office, will endeavor faithfully, promptly
and to the best otmy ability to discharge its duties.
ensive acquaintance lin the city, renders it unnecessary
to say more. Very respectfully,
CHARLES CAMPBELL.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12
CHARLES CAMPBELL.
CORRESPONDENCE

ARMoRY, RICHMOND VA3
9Th May, 1851.
Joseph e. anderson Esq, Proprietor of the Tredegar
Iron Works, Richmond, Va.
SIR: AS from present indications there will be
one elected at the approaching charter elections, be
styled Superintendent Of Gas Works, although
office exists in facD and Mr. Vancleve, the able
structor OF those works, declines to be regarded as
candidate for that situation, it has occurred and
Others that your engineer, Mr.. CHARLES CAMPBELL
would be as good it not better selection than any that
could be made in Richmond, and knowing that he has
been in your employment for many years. during which
he has operated Immediately under your eye, take the
liberty at the instance OF several Others ask YOUR
opinion of this gentlemans fitness in every particular
The duties devolvng upon such officer will re-
qulre ngld system OF responsibility from all subord-
mates; mechanical skill to detect and repair anv inuru
TO the works: to that sufficient quantity of gas is
regularly generated, purified and distributed to the pipes
throughout the cyto see that all moneys due are care
fully collected and accounted for in business like
manner, sc. 0
per, will oblige p'o-
Your obeden servant,
CHARLES DIMMoCK.
TEEDEeAR IRON WoRKs.)
Richmond, May g. 1851
DEAR SIR: Your note OF yesterday has inst been pa.
ceved, and respond to your enquiries with pleasure
~ WI. CHARLES CAMPBELL has been the manager of the
redegar Foundry tor thirteen fourteen years During
ths Time ne has gwen the most satisfactory proofs of his
great ability as an engineer and mechanic in the snccess-
ul planning and construction OF variety of machine
~, nave numerous letters from Planters of the
highest standing in Louisiana and Georgia. where he
has spent several seasons attending to the business of
the establishment, voluntarily commencing him in the
most f1atterng terms, botn mechanic and man. and
in some instances acknowledging their indebtedness to
nm tor valuable improvements in the machinery con-
nected with their establishments
One OF MIR. Campbel's most valuable traits, is his
sound and cautious judgment He would not undertake
ANYTHING unless he felt conscious of his ability to ac-
complshlt; and hence has never failed to ACCOMPLISH
any thing he has undertaken | consider HIM mecban-
c OF distinguished ability, and upright and conscien
tous man; and know of no safer person to entrust
with the management of the Gas Works. here or else
where.
Byfrugaty and judcious mana cement, he has amass-
ed considerable property here has married amongst
u.s. and is completely identified with this city in every
way.
Personal " it would be great sacrifice to me to lose
Mr. Campbell, but would poorly requite a long and
efhclent service IN this establishment were to fail to
express my opinion OF his merits, freely and fully
Very respectfully,
Your fellow cjtizen
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12

The Hon. SAMUEL r. THURsroN, late Delegate in
Congress from the Territory of Oregon died on the
morning OF the 9th April, while on his way from Pana-
ma to Sac Francisco, on board the steamer Calior
mia.
Senator GwYN, who was passenger in the same
steamer had been serluosiy though not aarmingy i'll,
bultwas much better on the 9th ulmo
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12

The Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT-The WASHINGTON
Republic supplies interesting and gratifying state
ments respecting the operations OF this Department of
the National Government ltappears that the receipts
OF the Post Office Department, for the quarter ending
on the 3lst December 1850, amounted to 81 53l 495
So; showed increase of $24l 1878 So or about Is r
10 per cent over the corresponding quarter of the pre-
vOus year.
The quarter ending the 30th September 1885, also
showed an increase OF more than II per cent. on the
corresponding quarter OF the previous year; and it is
probable that the increase for the fiscal year, ending on
the 3O OF June next the receipts of the preceding
year will be II or Is per cent.
These results are extremely gratifying The increase
is much beyond the estimate made by the Postmaster
General in his last annual report and much beyond the
usual increase from year year The increase for the
year ending on the 30h OF June 1850, was l4s per
cent as stated in the last annual report from the De-
parment and the increase Tor the three previous years
stated in the annual report made by Postmaster Gen
eIal Collamer, in ls49, was as follows:
For the year ending June 80, ls47 II 27-loo per ct.
ls49, Ia 2olOO
OF the great increase n the latter year the Postmaster
General then said it extraordinary and much be-
yond the natural growth OF population and business
and, being double that OF the previous year. cannot
be supposed to continue especially as the causes to
which it mainly attributable have ceased to operate
These the realatory postage act, of June 81 1873
which was superseded by the postal treaty with Great
Britain in February l84J and the greater treouencv of
correspondence induced by the Presidential canvass in
lS48" But the increase Of the succeeding wear under
the administration OF Judge Collamer, showed as great
increase and for the current fiscal year much aroer
per cent. OF increase is likely to be exhibited
The revenues and business of this Department have
nearly doubled in the last five years; and this increase
affords very gratifying evidence of the continued and
rapid progress OF our country in wealth. business and
population. 1t also bears the conclusive testimo
ny to the energy, fidelity and ability with which the
affairs OF the Department have been managed by the
present Postmaster General.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12

GEN. SANTA ANsA-The Kingston (Jamsica) Stan.
darJ, of May lsi, says:
ave Learn, from undoubted authority that Ger
Santa Anna will leave Carthagena in all tn month
for the island, route to Mexico, where expected
he will be again elected President"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12

EyREAKFAST CAPS-We have in store 8
nD beautiful supply Of Break fast Caps at
CHAS. HARTWELL 81 CO.'S,
my 10 Opposite the Swan Tavern.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12

CHOLERA IL LosIsIAsA.-The N. o. Courier, of the
29h uno says that the cholera has broken out on the
plantation OF Mr. Pascal Rose three miles below Thbo-
dauve Fifteen slaves had died 1t Is attributed to the
extravagent use OF sh Several fatal cases have oc-
CARED Altdkapas; also death 10 New Orleans
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12

The Delta says that New Orleans "is all alive with
enthusiasm and excitement in behalf Of the jackson
railroad" 1t thinks that the sum OF $500 coo will be
raised very soon
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12
SOUTH CAROLINA.

Our Charleston papers Saturday mscarried,
although we received mails from more Southern
points. What the reason is we cannot say
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12

HE PREsrDENr.-The Philadelphia American sug.
gests that the towns and cities through which President
Fillmore and the members of his Cabinet shall pass,
en- route to the Erie Railroad celebration, give them
public reception. They are eminently deserving oft
from the friends of the Union and cordially approve
OF the suggestion.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12

The METHODIST CHURCH SUIT.-Ths much
talked of case, a result of the separation of the
church, has finally been set down for hearing
in the United States Court in New York city, on
the 9Th of this month. Counsel for the COM
planants, the Methodist Episcopal church south,
are Daniel Lord Of New York, Reverdy Johnson
of Maryland, and Daniel Webster of Massachu
sets For the defence, the Methodist Episcopal
church, f. L. Fauchef, and George Wood, of
New York, and Rufus .Choate, of Massachu-
sets.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12
V. M. INSTITUTE.

We copy the following from the Bedford Senti-
mel:
eve hear that "a of the cadets have been dis
missed from the Virginia Military Institute, Cat
Lexngton,) for disobedence of orders. If we are
cor rectly informed, they were members of the
first class, and were candidates for graduation at
the approaching Commencement. The whole
class we understand numbered only 90, and con-
sequently are all who remain to compete for
the honors of the next fourth. We feel lively
sympathy for these "disaffected and recalcitrant"
young gentlemen, as Mr.. Ingersoll. (Charles j.,
of course) would probably denomnate them, and
if at all compatible with the interests of the inst
tute, we hope the constituted authorities will re-
consider the matter, pardon this unreasonable de-
monstration of juvenile independence, and restore
the recusants to full participation Of the duties
and privileges ofthe Institute"
We understand the facts are, that large num-
Der of the corps of cadets attended the late trial
of the Andersons for murder, Notwithstanding the
refusal of Professor to grant them permission
The Faculty thereupon dismissed all the members
of the senior class who were concerned. The
Board of Visitors have had the matter under con-
sidsration in Richmond, and have come to a deci-
sion, which has not yet been made known. tits
generally hoped that the previous exemplary con-
duct of the students will secure their being rein
stated We are happy to learn the inconsiderate
breach OF the rules was not accompanied by any
other disorder
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12
The Miedgeville (Ga.) Recorder speaks of the
state Of things in the Palmetto State as follows:

The Milledgeville (Ga) Recorder speaks of the
state of things in the Palmetto State as follows
Yesterday the day announced for the assemblage
oil the State Rights associations of South Carolina in
the city OF Charleston We await with solicitude the
report OF this meeting. Aud this, not because of any
apprehension that decisive are in contemplation
OF this assembage, these left for the State Conven-
ton which is to convene hereafter but because it is
fet that the object Of this meeting OF the associations of
the State is to give impulse and direction to the antc
pated convention On this account We and all who
desire the maintenance of the peace ofthe country have
ample cause for anxious solcitude reference to the
present meeting.
From all that we know of our sister State and the
feelings and views OF the associations fear the nu-
ence OF the meeting will be anything else than for good
In the present state OF things South Carolina These
associations composed we believe of the most ultra
elements, ola generally disconented and irrtated pea
ple Its counsels fear will such as to aggravate
the already intense public excitement and to precip-
tate the State upon the rocks through which our neigh
Dor has thus far been wise enough TO clear. We
tear the influence of this meeting OF excited clubs or as
socations-associated they have been almost upon
the sole principle of resistance to the government Of
the country. None will more rejoice then shall we if
our fears shall prove to be lusory But we confess
we deeply regret this assemblage and greatly fear the
worst results, and its fruits.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12

The Farmville Republican quotes our state
ment of the distances, ria Burke's and Farmyille'
between Richmond and Lynchburg and adds that
we are right in supposing that a line of stages
will be established between Burke's and Lynch
burg soon as the Danville railroad id completed
TO Burke's. The Republican understands that
Mr Porter Flagg, of Danville, has obtained the
mail contracts on all the routes leading from Farm
vile, Except the Cartersyille) and WILL in short
zine, put line of four horse coaches on the road
from Burke's to Lynchburg.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12
Cost as above,

Balance, II co
yielding profit OF more than 76 cts per head, and
nearly 80 per cent.
The Railroad will make mutton worth from three
to live cents per pound No region of the United States
is better suited to the growing ofwoo than this section
OF Virginia, and yet there is one hundred sheep in
the county that ludcious wool grower would com
mence the business with"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12

James w Shields
Thos A Wade
Threshly Beartoot
Richard Howle
Lewis Carter
James FL Pecor
Henry L Cook
II Shave
w illiam Davis
& G Burton
Chas Millspaugh
Valentine Brown
James w Gaines
w E Foster
Jas b Foster
Patrick Cullen
w w Snead
A Bargamin, I
Jacob T Breckenridge
r III Roper
Frederick Butler
George Bargamin
William Mountjoy
Goo J Austin
C X Sparhawk
JOS Davis
VBargamin
And many others.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12
Y our fellow citizen,
my l2-]t+ JOSEPH r. ANDERSON.

CITY OFFICERS
Mayor Of the City, Thos ] Evans
high Constable, Jos e Wingfied
City Sergeant, Geo r Peake
Recorder, S Il Pulliam
City Collector, Vino Walthal
City Assessor, Thos Bailie
City Guager, j. H. Strobia
Supt. Water Works, Jas l. Davis
Register OF w. Works, M l. Stratton
Supt Poor House. A Michaels
tram Measurer, VIM A Wright
Gas W4fks, Chas Campbell
Capt. Night Watch Thos White
ist Lieutenant, Wilkinson
"a 40 &C Johnson
50 40 G S Trueheart
oupt OF Streets, NJ Bates
The above ticket will be voted lor at lbe comno es,
ton by '0'''9 '0'
my lid MANY VOTERS
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12

no c1,.,,re RIcnMoND May sth 1851.
DEAR sir: Your name having been mentioned ex-
tensvely, though not publicly, in connection with the
undersigned having full confidence in your integrity and
ability, will give their hearty support in the coming
election, it you will communicate 10 them the accep-
lance of this call Tor your services
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12
MANY VOTERS.
the Voters of the Citv of Richmond.

10 Lhe Voters Of the City of Richmond:
The writer, who has been voter for many wears.
expected to see opposition to several of our municipal
oces but surprised to carried far as to OPP
pose our ola friend and Citizen Ohm H. STRoBIA
for the office Of City Guager
1t true, Mr.. s. has been in office many years; but
has always discharged the duties faithfully and to the
satisfaction OF the public. And now, why wish to make
change? IT'S true, he has grown old in the service of
the public, but is strong and active when in youth
and when necessary has always employed efficient de-
put les to assist him.
Has there been any complaint against Mr.. S. of q
derecton OF duty want of courtesy lack ofenergy or
swer unhesitatngly NO! 81"
Then go to the polls feow-citizens, and by a fri.
umphant vote, say to him, swell DONE good and faith
full servant" go on and do as you have done, and we
will sustain you. "
TO the old inhabitants appeal is necessary, as Mr..
D was born IN and has resided all his life in your cjty
and is Identified with all her interests institutions and
associations. 10 the younger portion, will merely
remark, that you be- bettered and may be much
worsted by any change.
nv l4-lt* n
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12

B NJ Morris
VIM Gray
VIM FL Mcleod
Joseph Barnes
VIM K Glenn
G w Dyer
Benjamin Baughan
K l. Sanders
VIM Steel
VIM Dunn
Rich'd B Williams
George Anderson -
Joseph S Elan
John Baughan
James Turner
Henry Ashmore
H ShinauIt
James B Smith
VIM Evans
John III Knowles
Daniel Hunt
Andrew + Crutehfield
Otway Smith
VIM N Hill
II S Archer
Samuel Boze
J A Foster
VIM 2 Stevenson
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12

OUTRAGE AT AcAPULco.-One of the fremen
of the steamer Tennessee, whilst she was lying
at Acapulco, had difficulty ON shore, with native
when one of the soldiers rushed Oh him, and after
stabbing him with his bayonet fired load INFO
his body, rendering death almost certain. Lieut.
Totten, commander of the Tennessee, demanded
an explanation, but could get further salisfac-
ton except that the soldier was not authorized to
fire. Upon the arrival ofthe Tennessee at Pan
ANA, Lieut.. Totten made a report of the case to
Capt Hudson, of the Vincennes, which ship
would proceed at once to Acapulco.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12


~ The undersigned, who has tor several years been
Superintendent OF the Richmond Medical College In
Urinary. and who longer engaged in that capacity
offers hnlselfto the voters of richmond as candidate
for Superintendent of the City Gas Works. and respect
fully solics the support OF his teow-czens for that
office. have been engaged in Gas Works, and have
practical knowledge OF all the duties pertaining to
gas establishment.
my l0-5tf c. r. NEWMAN
TO THE VOTERS OFRICHMOND.-Ires oect-
fully inform you that am the City Gauger and have
held the office for St veral years, and am now cand-
date for the Richard Fox is my deputy. and has
been tor the last four ronhs and receives salary
sufficiently argero compensate him for all his duties
That ne VIII continue TO discharge the duties of his Of
responsible officer '''O
my 1915" J. IT. STROBIA
~ am satisfied that have done Mr. Fox inius-
tice in the above card and regret its publication.
my IL ]. Fl. STROBIA.
~ CITY ASSESSOR.-We are authorized to
announce THOS. BAlLIE a candidate for the office
OF City Assessor at the ensuing charter election.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-05-12

We extract the following estimates from commu-
nicaton in the last Wytheve Republican on the sub
ject Of Wool-growing
agricultural writers estimate one acre of land as
sufficient to maintain head OF Sheep, summer and
wnte-but calculate one acre to three Sheep and wool
growing ia the most profitable Agricultural emulov-
ment, if land can be had at 81 per acre.
The average increase Of Lambs is always estimated
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-04-26
DBATmGe

~ St-iuhusbury Centre. April 10, Mrs. Dorothy
Wheaton aged 81 yearr2-wtow Of tho late James
Wheaton, Of the first settlers Of this town, and
formerly of Seekonk, Ms. D.
In Greensboro, April 7, Mary Rogers, aged Is
years and months.
In Greensboro, April II, son of Mr. Geo Waugh,
aged years. -
AT Royalton, March ~, 1sSas Morgan, aged rs.
In Worcester, Mass, 18th inst, Charles Brooks,
only son of George and Elizabeth F. Priehard, Of
Bradford VT, aged years and 10 months. Death
cnused by substance entering the wipdpipo, pro
dueins stTaagalayioh. -----.
In Salem, April II, Widow Anna Cobb, aged 20
years months and days.
la Naakcgnn, Illinois, March IS, Isaac IIopkln-
son, Esq.,a successful and well known msmber Of tho
legal profession. Ho vas tho son Of Hon David
Hephinson, formerly of Cuidhall, VI.
AT sea, on'board the barque Cuba on the passage
from San Francisco 70 Valparaiso Jan. -, of con.
sumTtion. Richard Skinner, oi Vermont
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-04-26

TuE PERBosAL IlIsTbRY oP THE fuGI
TiyR SINs.-Tho Savannah Republican says
"Ihe boy Tom Grimes, belonging "a j, Tot
ter, Esqpwhose escape from this city and cap
turo IN Boston we noticed yesterday, D The
son OF Minda, a colored woman nov living
here. Mnda was given io the late Mrs
Potter by her grandmother and Ia order 20
crafty this servant, Mr. Potter consented 10
give hor children their time, ia order % ena-
bic them Ia learn trades, 30 that they might
reside near their mother, and purchase their
freodom the price Of which was 6Ned 81 a
very low1igure, A brother Of Tom was 10
the SAINT situaton a. himself, and ran away
10 Ohiu, but was caught Ia Tennessee, and
brought back, and Il now az regular work IN
town, Tom learned his trade Of Mr. Short
master builder, in this city, and could gei
8 40 day for every day that lac chose "a
work During the two years past, he has paid
his master only Que months wages, (alO)
aud this was done by the interoession and en-
treaty Of his own mother