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Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-05-22
From the London Punch.
Last Hours of Single Gentleman.

Last llOurS Ol DlnSlc OCllllcNluu.
This morning, November llth, at half
past eleven o'clock precisely, an untortu.
nate young man. Mr.. Edward Pickney, un-
dcrwenl the extreme penalty oiinia,uation.
by explaining his attachment to Mary Ann
Gale, in front of the altarraiing of ST. Ma
rvs church, lsling,on.
1t will be in the recollection OF all those
friends OF the parties who were at Jones'
party at BriNion two years ago, that MIR.
plckney was there and then first introduced
to Mary Gale, TO whom he instantly began
To direct particular notwithstanding
with her no less than six sets that evening,
and handing her things ut supper in most
devoted manner. From that period coIn-
,mcnced the inlimac, between them which
terminated in this mornings catastrophe.
Poor Pickncv had barely attained his
twenty eighth year; but there is no belief
that for reasons oi pcclniary nature, his
single lilc would have come earlier TO an
untlmcIy end. a change Tor the better,
however, having occurred in his circum-
stances, the young lady's friends were in
duced TO sanction his addlesscs, and thus
became accessories to the course Tor which
he has usl suffered.
The unhappy young man passed the last
night ul his bachelor existence in his sOta--
ry chamber. From half past eight 10 ten
he was engaged in writing letters. Short
ly ;iler, his young brother Henry, knock
ed at the door. when the doomed youth
told him to come in. On being asked when
he meant to go to bed, he repled-"not
yet" The question was then put to him
how he thoug ght he would sleep! to which
he answered, 81 don't know" lie then
expressed his desire for Il cigar and glass
of grog. Ills brother, who sat down and
par,ook .! the like refreshments, now de-
manded if he would take any thing more
that night. lie said "nothing," in a firm
voice. Ills ailcctonate brother then rose
TO take his leave, when the devoted one
CONSIDERABLY advised him to take care Of
himself,
Precisely at n quarter of n minute to
seven the next morning, the victim OF Gu
pd having been called, according to his de-
Sire, he arose and promptly dressed him
self. lie had the seli-control to shave him.
self without the slightest injury; for not
'eNcna scratch upon his chin appeared af-
ter the operation. 1t would seem he de.
voted Il longer time than usual at his toilet
The wretched man was attired in u light
blue dresscoat, with frosted buttons, a
| white vest and nankeen trowsers with
patent boots. lie wore round his NECK a
varegated satin scarf, which partly con-
ceaed the Corazzo of the bosom. In front
ol,he scarf was inserted q breastpn of con-
spicuous dimensions.
Having descended the staircase with
4 uick step, he entered the apartment where
Ills brother and Il few friends awaited him.
lie then shook hands with all present; and
on being asked how he slept, answered,
CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGE.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-05-22
TERMS OF THE WESTERN UNION.
IN ADVANCE, $l 50
If not paid within Six Months, So 90
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

The following are the rates of Advertising in the
Hannibal papers:
ADvERrisING.-On square, of IL lines or less, one
insertion. dollar each subsequent insertion %
cents. Cards not exceeding six lines, per year, So
One square per year, without atcraion sO fourth
Of column, SI5; half column, 500; whole col.
umn $50.
All notices, except marriages and deaths, will be
charged as advertisements.
Attached TO the ''WEsrERN UsIoS'' office is an ex-
cellent BOOK AND JOB OFFICE, where all Job,
Book, Pamphlet, Card, and other Printing, is executed
withneatness and dispatch, on favorable terms.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-05-22
w ES L T. RN U MON.

OFFICE on BIRD STREET, BETwRES FIRST AND MAiN
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-25
MAYORS COURT. Oct24

STEALING TMBFR.-A negro man, named Eldrdge
was brought up from the cage this morning, where he
had been lodged the previous night upon the charge Of
stealing timber from the yard OF Mr. Jao Mander This
fellow it appeared took the piece OF timber and car
ried into the yard Of Mr. Jas Thomas factory on I4lh
street where ne works. lie sent below for pan
ishment.
STEALING VrcTUALs Two slaves engaged in one
OF the Tobacco fsctorys, arrested this morning
about O'Clock, by the wacthmen because they had
IN possession a large quantity of victuals, which it
was believed they had sIolea. Ga being brought be-
fore the Mayor they proved that they had obtained the
vicuals FROM the servants at the City Hotel The case
vas continued, to enable the officers to learn from the
PropretoIs whether the servants of the Hotel have
permission thus to dispose of provisions.
FRIqoLNus COMPLAINT Thomas Ryan appeared
this morolng to the charge of assauIting Flo.
renee Sullivan, on Monday last. Sullivan stated hat
ne went to Ryan's shop near the Dock, IN company
win one or two men, on the day above named-that
they played game of cards for Cheer for the crowd
that he lost, &c and that he was going out of the
shop door Ryan struck him, knocking him down,
without any cause sat all, ALL Ryan proved that
Sullivan slted him front of his house, aud that
ne merely showed him over-wIlereupon the Mayor
dismissed the case.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-25

THE SfCkLY SEASON There are some
diseases that visit stated of the year, and
which not unrequently become aarmingy fatal du-
ring the summer and autumn months, especially to the
young. It's supposed seventy thousand die annually
from arrangements OF the Stomach, and Bowels alone
Does not every feeling OF our nature become enlisted in
the humane desire to lessen this ttghtiul mortality!
are we not bound by every principle of religion to ad-
minister relief when in our power! BkANDRETH'S
PILLS, by cleansing the blood from all mpureties,
gives power TO every organ to perform IFS functions
hedhlly, no matter whether externally or internally
situated has tora1 the bowels for the evacu-
alton OF all unhealthy humours Of the blood, and if
man would but use common sense, he would take care
they perform this office faith ally. Ii the bowels are
out OF order, il too slow active, few doses OF
Baandreth's Pills will bring them to order Ask the
man that was dying from constpated bowels what
cured him; he tells you, Brandreh's Pills. Ask him
who has had the dyssentey Ior six months and every
remedy had aied he will tell you that Brandreh's Pls
cured him in week. So with ievers, chIls, and other
diseases: In word, Brandreths Pills yoa are
sick and desire to be welland use them occasionally
when well, to keep off sickness.
For sale by NJ BRANCH.
No. East Main street, corner opposite Old Market
Country merchants and planters can be supplied a.
new ork prices. se23
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-25
CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS.
We subioin list of the candidates for Congress. in

A CURToslrY.-We paid visit yesterday TO a spe-
cimen of the human race before whom Tom Thumb
and all his brethren must sink into obscurity. The
object of our visit little woman from Merida,
Yucatan, whence she arrived here yesterday She is
apparently about thirty years old with black hair and
light brown complex ion regular Mecataca of the
poorer Glass; born and raised ia Merida. She is about
three feet high Cher precise height has not yet been
ascerained) with the head face and body of full
grown woman. Her lower limbs are preposterously
short, and apparently crooked Her feet remark
ably small; has toes, the other A. She is without
entire arms. An inch two of what to be a
limb IS at the left shoulder; the right there is
about6 inches of an The extremity is round and
smooth, and near it on the upper side of the limb is
small excresence of fesh white colored, looking like
the end OF finger, and about the size of rifle bullet.
This appears to serve the woman in lieu of finger,
We saw her hold cigarette with it and smokes and
by aid and that OF her toes, in the of which she
ls very dexterous, thread fine needle, make various
kinds OF Stitches scissors, open the paper of
cgortto, put the tobacco the floor, pick it up and
replace it, reod the paper, bend the ends tie the CT
garlic round with thread, &c She all her own
clothes, and very neatly too All these operations are
slowly gone through with. exhibiting much patience
on her part, and considerable intelligence as she has
never been taught anything She speaks Spanish flu
emily, appears to be timorous and retiring but anna
Bile and sprightly She is under the care of the two
Spanards, who have brought her with the inen-
ton of exhibiting her here and in The interior.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-25
CaA'Y - FAIRS.


RaSSf01d Excursion and barbecue.
There is to be an excursion to-day on the
Danyille railroad to Amelia Court House. in eel
ebration OF the completion Of the railroad to that
point. The Common Council are invited, and
we hope their sense of the Importance of this
railroad to the interests of the city will induce
them to 60. Heretofore the county of Amelia, al
though within 30 miles of US, has been one ofths
most remote in respect to all public nercommuni-
cation. There was never stageregularly running
through the county before the railroad reached the
Appomatox. Now, the cars take passenger
from Richmond to the Court House in a peasan.
ride of less than two hours, and before the end
of the year, they will shoot beyond the furthe r
boundary of the county. Let us fifty welcome
the attraction of our Amelia friends into such
near neighbourhood.
The cars leave town at T A. NJ
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-25
AN AMERICAN AT VANA.

A friend GA visit to Havana has commune ated
to US the particulars of an interview which he had
with the Governor General OF Cuba and also with the
prisoners before their departure for Spain and athoup
the matters to which his communication relates are
now somewhat out OF date, we think that the substance
OF what he ates will still be perused with interest
Our informant had no difficulty in obtain ng in-
ter view with the Captain General, who received him
with much apparent cordially, and at once entered into
conversation on the subject OF the Lopez expedi on
and the prisoners then at Havana. The Captan en-.
era appeared to be disposed and even anxious to re-
lease the prisoners at once, but this he was not at
liberty do IN consequence OF having the discharge
OF his duty reported them and their to the Span
ish government, by whom alone they could now be
pardoaed. Other obsac es to his own desires in this
matter had gown out of the strong current of public
opinion in the island, and especially out OF the VIC.
lence of the New Orleans mob towards the Spanish
consul at that city. The latter explained 10 the
Captains entire satisfaction; and he EXPIRE sad his in
tention to recommend TO his own government the re-
lease ofthe eaptives mmediatel on Their arrival. He
spoke in Just terms of the President and Government
of the Uaited Staes and took occasion to say that
they had done every thing In their power to prevent
the invasion.
Soon after this interview, our friend visited the pr.
soners and, by the express permission OF the Captain
General took with him several American citizens at
the time in Havana To the prisoners themselves the
visit appeared TO be very acceptable. Tney appear
ed to be "pretty wel' treated, and their whole
demeanor was high-sprited and comparatively cheer
ful, notwithstanding all their perls a nd hard
ships Some OF them were sick, some wounded, some
had poisoned hands and feet, aud all were we'll ngh
naked. Of their bearing under misfortune, the writer
OF the commun cation before says: always loved
my country and my couGtrymeu, but must say.
ing these poor deluded fellows as saw them, has, if
possible, added largely to my affection Tor and admi
ration OF the American race. You never saw
upon the face oil the earth, under any circumstances,
who could behave better than they do" All Of them
wers snxioas to know how they and the expedition
were regarded by the Government and people of the
United States 81 told them" saws the WI Ter "that
the President was OF the best men living that he
mourned over their folly in engaging in such an un-
lawful enterprise; but that, beng humare man, he
would no doubt feel towards hem on their return as
the father did towards the Prodgal Son"
'Ah, yes sf, said OF them; Eve have expert.
ced all the Prodgal Son did, except the rotous
living ''-Rtpubttc.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-25

Upper precinct Henrico county, 23d October, 1856 l.
At the close OF the polls at sunset the vote was Bolts
80; Gaskle o az Hall all u; Haxa IS (Cottere not
for rejection. Is. Poll closed except for Constitution
HENRICO-CoURr HOUSE, SECOND DAY-For Com
gress Bolts 343, Caskie 267. For Delegate: Hall
327, Haxal 800. For the new constitution 339, against
it 1913.
GOOCHLAND has disappointed the Democrats.
giving Caskle only about IS majority.
In LOUISA also, the report comes by yesterdays
cars that Cashie's majority is much less than his
friends expected. What the figures are we have not
ascertained.
In POWHATAN and HANOVER the majorities
given above nearly correct.
The returns are not complete from Clover Hill pre-
clnct in CHESTERFIELD, but are so from the Court
House The Enquirer gives the,voe as follows:
Court House ...-......... ..........22S 40
$40 657
White [Dem.l is reelected to the Legislature in
Hanover by some rs majority over Richardson w ]
PETERSBURG. No opposition to Meade for
Congress, or Cox for the Senate.
No vote given for Delegate.
ALBEMARLE.
slip from the Charlottesville Jef1srsonian gives
tina following returns
Goggn. Powell. Goggin Powell
Chatlottesville.. .279 143 3Is III
Stony Point ...... IS Sc 70 so
344 179 1916 227
The establishment of new precinct at Browns
considerably affects the vote aud we cannot Judge how
the county has gone. Seven precincts are yet to be
heard from. AT the two above given there were 1873
votes for and l62 against the new constitution For
ha
or the House, Bowcock and Garth
STH DISTRICT.
Ffsdrichsb~g.- Congress: o. M. Crutchfeld,
Dem. (not regular candidate) $50; Holiday Cd
1870. Senate; Slap. CrutchGeld (W.) 1866 Moncure
OBJ lib. For Constitution 1884, against it 49,
9TH DISTRICT.
Stafford County.-At Falmouth, Morton (W.) rs:
Srother (W.) 81. For Constitution l29; against if
%.
Alexandria c. H.-Congress: Strother 23i; Morton
80. Delegate: Massey (W.) 19l; Taylor (yV. 1921
For Constitution 26s; against it'll
Faufar County.-At the Courthouse. CentreviIe.
and West End, the vote for Congress (no complete1
was, Strother li7; Morton SO. Delegate lat G. II =.
and West End) Stuart (W.) 1l2; Throckmorton CD
49,
1Sr DISTRICT,
Mison (DemocraD obtains large malorities in Nor
folk city and Portsmouth, and is no doubt re-alec,-
ed. The Argus gives the following returns:
No.s,,l c;,u c0'sper di1lso~'
Norfolk Co., Portsmouth ........299 525
Great Bridge. ............ so 65
|. Wight, Smihheld. ............ 81 ia
Norfolk City.-Delegate Robertson (W.) 300:
Robinson 3D. 2l5; Scattering 35. For Constitution
1884; against it 43.
Po,tsmouh.-2 Delegates: Wheeler CD 556; Port
t ock CD SAP; Holiday (W) All; Scott (W. 2oo
For Constitution 779; against it 26.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-25
North Western (Vnninia) Railroad.

We have copied from the late interesting re
port of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
the views of the President and Directors as to the
advantages which will be enjoyed by that grea
work in comparison with the other prominent lines
stretching from the Atlantic ports to the West
The following portion of the same report contains
ing the scheme of the great branch railroad which
will have its terminus at Parkersburg. 1t will be
obversed that the report treats of it as branch oil
the B. s. o. Railroad
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-25

fares. While The members expressed warm gratitude
for the hospitality with which i4ey enter
sinsd they siguited, also, their qualification at the
asw risirg prosperity OF city; aud, on the other
the company OF the guests they entertained Iudvid-
ua members have remained alter the adjournment and
held service nightly in the Church where the Synod
met We believe they will carry home with them
best wishes tor the health oil themselves and their
families, and ot all good their sacred cal
lnp-4ier Gnz.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-25

0G~ AUCTION NOTICE.-The attention of the
public is invited to the sale under deed OF trust Of
pair of Horses, Furniturc Wagon and Harness, to-
geher with fine young Cow and Calf, and several
ming in rear OF my Auction House
oc % GEO, j. SUMNER, Auct.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-25
The cars leave town at 7 A. M.

seg MIR. ULLMAN, The manager of Max Mar
etzcks unrvaed Company reached Richmond yester-
day The entire troupe Numbering some hundred and
odd people. will arrive Tuesdaysnext
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-25
NEW CLOTHING EsTABG1sHMENT,

UFFUsIIE THE AMEKICAN HOTEL,
RICHMoED, Va.
ENHE subscriber begs leave to announce to the cti
4 zeus of Richmond and surrounding country that
he has opened supply OF splendid R sadly made Clo-
thing at the above pace, manufactured expressly for
this market. Gentlemen, call and examine my stock
OF Clothing for il will be to your nterest TO do So.
My roo is quick sales and small profits, for cash only
&C 25-4m JOHN GREENTREE
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-25

NOR RENT OR SALE, and possession given
II the lst OF January, 1852, my FARM, three miles
below the city OF Rchmond containing about 1870 acres
For terms, &c, apply to the subscriber.
oc 25-3t w. O. GEORGE.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-25
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF RICHMOND.

ARRIVED
Schr VIM W Weir, Soddard, Boston
Schr Lowell Baker, Boston
Schr Liberty, w lliams, Boston
Schr Juetta Baker, Boston
Steamer Pennsy lvana, Walton, Philadelphia
Steamer City of Richmond, Terry, New York
SAILED,
Brig Rebecca and Frances, -, Boston
Sehr Mary Wise, Crockett Salem
Schr Merchant Crouch New York
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 23-Ard. Schr. Joseph
Lybrand, Bell, Richmond
NEW YORK, Oct. 23.-Cld., Schr. New York,
Nelson Richmond
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-25

THE YOUNG DEMOCR ACY AND MR. LEAKE.
We perceive that the "Yo uag Democracy, J" at Their
meeting the other evening, rendered Invitation to
Mr. Ieake 10 visit Petersburg and idress thu people
and also rave az invitation to Mr.. w ats meet hun
here Is tbs has been done, We presu due naice
ri 1s tine when nr. Leak- will be here will be given
NJ. D. 1t
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-25

odu-H2 FAMILY CARRiAGE.-The sub
E49=2S5aE scrber has consignment Virginia m de
Family Carriage, which will oe disposed Of on accom-
mojatng terms, il early application be made to
ALEX MOTT
oc 25 Gorner Of 18th and Main sits.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-25
MR.. SUMMERS IN THE WEST.

We are happy to lay before our readers thu
following cheering letter from a Wing friend in
Monroe county. Let the Wings of the Eas
resolve to respond heartily to the appeal he makes
in behalf of their Western brethren.
UNION, MONROE CoUsrY, Oct. 10th, 1851.
DEAR S1R-George w. Summers opened the Cub
ernatorial this place. to-day, in glorious
speech which told with great effect We all hope
that our Eastern friends doing theft duty man
fdy-if they are and will continue do the con-
test will not b. doubtful with such leader as we
have Summers will sweep the whole range o.
counties West of this, with Unparalleled unanlmity
He left this place this afternoon en- route for Taze
well county, where he will address the people on
Thursday next, the day of election. He Is fully
aroused to the dignity and importance of the position
assigned him. and WILL in this canvass, justify the
lencomiums heaped upon him by the members of the
Saunton Convention, IN their great trepidaon the
dea of his nomination by the Convention at Char
sttesvile. The great of the PEOPLE in the
counties West of this, do not regard the contest as
political one and in this they rghl, but they say
ilha it is time for to forget, for awhile, federal
olitics and distractions and endeavour to advance
our good old State by something practical, 10 the posi-
tioa to which she is entitled in the contederacy o.
States. Is it better for 10 have IN this work, a
the head of our government, man who has nation
al reputation. of the most gifted OF the sons Of
the State one who has devoted TO her Interests
form biz birth the present tne or would be safer
10 iatrust the direction Of affairs man born and
bred ia Northern State, as Col. johnson was, who
cannot he expected feel the devotion to this,
which IS not his native State, which George W.
Summers has always exhibited There can be no
doubt az to the answer which will be given by the
1eopIe on The Sth Of December. E.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-25

CHEAT BRITAIN and TIE SANDWICH IsLANDs-A late
number of the "Polynesian" published Honolulu,
contains the us trea recently negotiated between the
Government fthe Sandwich Islands aad that Of Great
Britain. 1t coafnrms. in liz essential teaurez, to ti-
treaty with the United States negotiated in 1919. and
"a flied ca The 24.h of August. 1850, and is highly
satisfactory, ssys the Poynesanl both in regard to
Us reciprocal obligations. and ia acknowledgment Of
the entire independence and severe gny OF his Hawaiian
Majesty. lis lahcaaoa viii douo less be accOmp
within the time specified, when it will supersede the
former treaty OF 26,n March. !S46.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-25
EpACON SIDES, COTTON YARNS. RICE,
ED OLIVE Oil, &c, lor sale by
oc % DAVENPORT ALLEN & co

DC % DAVENPORT, ALLEN q co.
Hg I. lsA8EsiTTs CHEMICAL. YEAST
ESs POWDER tor making b cad, Tea Cqkes Buck
wheat Cakes, &c. &C., by which saving of about IL
per cent. is effected
Bread, &c, made with this valuable compound, con.
ains nothing but flour, common salt and water II
has an agreeable natural TASTE keeps much longer than
bread made in the ordinary way with yeast-s more
dlgeSb'e and less liable to turn sour-makes bread
nnch better adapted 10 dyspep les han bread which
has been termented by yeast
IL has also the great advantage OF saving time Bread
can De PREPARED By 1t IN the short space of half an hour
in addition which the cost othe chemical veas nov
der IS counterbaanced by the saving in the quantity
OF bread produced The sacchare constituent of ,bf
flour converted into carbonic acid in the course of
the fermenton produced by the yeast the whole is
saved by the use OF this compound which renders he
bread more nutritious. Full directions around every
box. supply constantly, on hand, Tor sale by
PURCELL, LADD & co, Druggists.
&c 70 Sole Agents for Richmond
E1sOR SALE-I00 SHARES STOCK CEN
81 TRIAL RAILROAD.
oc25-2aw3w R.H MAURY.
Eaa EAT TX ".
Manager. ...............M Mr.. John Potter
o'age Inanagef.. .Mf. J, u. Cartlltch
GREAT BILL FOR TONIGHT.
On SATURDAY EVENING, Oct. q. will DO per.
formed, Bulwer's b. autitu play OF tho
LADY OF LYONS.
claude Melnotts... Mr. Brelsford
Pauline. ....".............M Mrs Potter
oongi pY.'s. Miss Lehman
After which. the drama of
THE SMUGGLER AND THE DOG.
Dick Dareau.. ..................M Mr.. W God
Song, by ...................M Miss Lehman
To conclude with the laughahls farce of
HIDE AND SEEK
ADMISSION Boxes So cants Pit Is cents enps? Cen
ire Gallery so cents; Coored Gallery 25 cents; Eastern
Gallery 12t cents.
Doors open at quarter to T--curtain will rise at
half past O'clock
eSy lew season and monthly tickets can be had
on Application at the Box office. oc 25
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-25

%These distances are the result of careful com
parison of these various lines recently made by B.
Latrobe, Esq, Chief Engineer of this Company