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PLEASANT OAKS FARM

ETOR SALE.-Ths Farm, is miles from Richmond,
H. eligiby situated on the Mountain Road Hanover
County and Al miles west OF the Richmond and Frede
ricksburg r. Road, unless previously disposed of by
private contract of which due notice vii be given will
be offered for sale, by public auconon the premises on
TUESDAY, the I'D April, 1851, at 10 o'clock NJ , if
fair if not on the first fair day thereafter The tract
comprises 466 acres theiesbouts 100 OF which are
cleared and arabic the balance being in timber, chiefly
oak, of large growth aud excellent quality. The i'm
provemenIs consist OF substantial frame house. con
tanning rooms on the ground floor, and 3 bed rooms
the upper story all of which, as well as the house.
have been recently repaired considerable expense.
The outhuidings are of the usual description. Ada
cent 10 the house there is large and we'll fenced Gar
den, and first rate orchard with 300 400 apple peach
and other fruit trees
TERMs-One third cash, one-third in 6 months and
e'lhrd in II months, with interest per cent the
purchaser giving approved bond and security, for the
payment OF the same; and the title which unqueston
able etainedt the whole be paid For further parc
uars, apply to the Auconeer, the premises
owner James Payart. who will feel great pleasure in
showing the farm to any person DESTROYS OF purchasing
it,
NH A-dltetd w. GODpIN, .Ausfr.
enquirer copy)
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n BlTTERS, containing no Alcohol--a sure re-
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These Bters have received the highest testimonials
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For the most satisfactory proof of the success of this
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certificates from members OF Congress and other par
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Any individuals wishing hrlher information respect
ing this invaluable Medicine invited to call on the
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DE-. GEORGE B. GREEN Proprietor, Windsor, VT.
For sale by ADlE Il GRAY, Druggists,
NH % 147 Main st.
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THE DELAWARE NEGRO LAw.-The Centre
vile (Md.) Times, remarkng upon the new law
of Delaware against free negroes coming in that
State, says
"This law will protect the slave property of the
Eastern Shore very much. Nearly all the es-
capes of our slaves havebeenby the aid of free ne
groes through Delaware"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-03

NAvAL-Commodore Geisinger is appointed Cover
of the U. S. Naval Asylum at Philadelphia to take
command on the LIST OF May.
Lit, Edward c. Wand mas been cashered by the Court
Martial which sat at the Navy Yard, Washington,
and the sentence has been approvedby the President.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS.
uARPER'S MAGAZINE FOR APRIL.
WITH OTHER LATE PUBLICATIONS,
JU S r P u B LIS SHED.
NASH IL WOOD HOITSE


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The Angels Song, a Christmas Token, by Rev c.
B. Taylor, NJ A, author oil Earnestness, Thank
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Mount Hope, or Philip, King Of the Wampanoags.
an historical romance by G. II. HOLSTER. 7
Mary Bell, Franconia story by the author 1.-THE
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Louisiana: its colonial history and romance, by
Charles Gayerre. 49,. ......................2
London Labour and the London Poor, by Henry
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I,hanktulness, by Taylor, new edition.. 7
M Nile Notes OF Howad-coth 81 cts, paper.... Z
The Pictorial Field Book of the Revolution, vol.
], handsomely illustrated and bound ........3 5
Elements OF Analytical Geometry, and of the Diff
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A. wi. D
Mayhew's New Work: London Labor and the
London Poor. by Henry MAYHEM, with daguer-
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Wallace: tranconia story, by the author of the
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the Rollo Books, engravings. Standardization. S
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| CRowDING THE LEARNED Observation-Disclosures
Law Magazine estimates the number OF lawyers in the
United States 81 9,5 or about one to every eleven
hundred inhabantsi
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A PcTURE.-Stroll ing through the Shockoe Hill Bu-
ryng Ground, few evenings since we unexpectedly be-
came an eyewitness TO which angels might
look down upon with approving eye. Within the raj
ling of neatly though plainly enclosed section, near
the Southern boundary of The Burying Ground we dis
covered three sweet little g the eldest had proba-
bly, ten and the youngestnot over SIX summers
The THO OF little nnocents had noiseessy gathered
around little green mound, which appeared TO be the
newIy-made grave of infant The eldest sister
for sisters we judged them to be-oceupied an att
tude OF deep Notwithstanding softly and gently by the
side OF the little green mound, which hid from view
the loved form OF little sister or brother, who, sin the
morn and liquid dew OF youth" had been translated
to happier sphere. On either side SPECIFICS and mo-
honess stood her little sisters, whose eyes like her
were raining down with the MEETINGS of their pure and
innocent hearts.
Not an audible whisper escaped the lips of the little
mourners. The orison oflhe kneeling child was in
cret but her whole bespoke tile eloquent nature
OF the prayer she offered up to the throne OF Heaven,
for the little lost one. That prayer, we doubt not, has
been registered in Heaven; and il in after life lis author
should WAIVER in the path OF rectitude it will plead
trumpetongued in her behalf. Fearing our presence
might disturb the sacred devoons of The sweet little
trio, we paused and quietly took position which
would enable us TO watch unobserved, the actions of
right hand bunch of Aowels--lhe earliest which "a
genial Spring had called tot-consisting Of yio.et and
hyacinths These she would press to her lips ami then
scatter over the grave OF the little child. Anon she
would gather them up, press them to her lips, and again
strew them over The grave. The sun was rapidly de-
scend ing the Western horzon-h last rays were Gil
ding the tops of the obeisks which mark the repose Of
the opulent or the gifted, and the shades Of evening
fast gathering around the holy scene. Softly and
reverentiay the little sister from her kneeng pos
ture, and as she arose, caught glimpse of her
sadly sweet face; it was iumined by an angelic
radiance, which for moment induced to be-
lieve her than mortal. Gently taking her
sisters by the hand, the little trio of nnocenta
softly left the enc losure, the elder sister closing
the gate with a deelee Of caution which seemed
to indicate her great anxiety rot TO disturb the sumbes
OF the little child reposing in the enclosure After
casting one long, lingering look at the little green
mound the sisters departed and with the hurried eager
steps OF chill dhood soon reached the Alter they
had left drew the spot rendered sacred by the
oupourmgs OF their rule hearts. Che little mound
only broke the surface ithe section-h violes
and the hyscn,hs theie, and we imagined they
distilled delicious perfume the desert arr
than the rarest exotcs cultivated by the horcultulst
No stone told the name, age sex OF The sleeping
child, but its resting place has been indelby stamped
upon our memory,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-03

NOTICE.-1he subscribers next collecting tour
Virginia, will be on the South side Of James River
Persons indebted for their subscriptions will please be
prepared to discharge their claims when called on by
either Mr.. Jas Thomas the subscriber. Dun ng his
absence from the city, any business intended for him
may be left with Mr. Isaac N. Cooke, al Lewis Hills
office, corner OF Governor and Main streets.
A. B. FULLER,
NH 17-dlwcw8w Richmond. Va.
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Aggregate Can tai. 81. $50 DOC.

HSe!eSae zap tai. % i '9o,ooo. "a, ioo wv
If all these ten banks go into operation, the
banking capital of the State will be increased by
a minimum amount of 81 100000, which may
be enlarged to the maximum limit of S4l00-
600.
Sarings Banks. Acts were also passed by the
Legislature authorizing the establishment of
Savings institutions" at the following places,
viz Norfolk; Portsmouth,; Trenton, in Mercer
county; Wellsburg; Wappacomo; Jeflersonville;
Boydton; Chrisansburg; Jacksonville, in Floyd
county; and Lisbon, in Bedford county; also the
"Roanoke Savings Bank in Charlotte county,
and the "Farfax Savings Bank in Fairfax.
The charter of the Merchants and Mechanics
Bank at Wheeling was by a law of the late SEES
sion extended until the LIST of April, 1857.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-03

The United States irigate 81. Laurence, with the
American contributions to the Worlds Exhibition ar
rived off Cowes ut two o'clock on the 18th instant in
Twenty-Five days from New York She anchored in
Cowes Roads, and expected to proceed up to
Southampton, when she would exchange salnies with
the town, and Immediately commence dischar gng the
articles to be transmitted to London. 1t is stated that
her cargo is much larger than first expect ed en-
bracing from to two thousand packages, belong-
ing to five hundred exhibitors in all, and making
toal.ot nearly thousand tons ofgenea products OF
dustry'
Twa. Chinese merchants Ahung and Ry, have arrived
at Berlin, on their way 10 ngand, the Exhi-
bon. They preferred the overland journey through
Russia to the sea voyage, which OF their associ
ate are making in junk.
Such is the quantity of glass used in the building for
the Exhibition that the duty had been emitted it
would have amounted 10 100000.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-03

REMOVAL OF MISUNDERSTANDING the matters de-
cided upon by the Maryland Convention is the
giving the power to the Legislature to pass law
to remove the free negroes from the State, upon
the ground that they are pests. Remaining upon
this the Centreville Times says
"In majority of cases they are truly pests, but
in the present scarcity of hands the case must be
an urgent one for the exercise of such power
any law compelling them to hire out by the year
and 10 bind their children out to white men to be
selected by the parents would be desirable
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&S n nA KEWARD.-Ran away from the
en- Il WV subscriber on MONDAY 24th Februa-

6S EH NEW AND.-Kah away if0m the
en- IL wv subscriber on MONDAY, 24th Februa-
ny last, negro JOHN He is black, about so years of
age, grey hair, and has but few front teeth. He is
about feet 10 or ii inches high stout able bodied
fellow, and makes much pretension to religion
bought him about year since of Mr.. James c. Deaion
il Richmond, and he had been employed in and about
that city, until shortly before bought him. when he
worked in coal mine. He has perhaps made his way
to Richmond, which he succeeded in reaching on one
OF his runaway excursions. His clothing was a red
flannel shirt, with cotton over it, satinet coat
and pa nta oons. will pay the above reward, ifta-
ken 50 miles from home, or fifty dollars if any less
distance, and brought home. J. WALKER.
Williamsburg March 18th, 1851
o. tf
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MARRIED.

Hon. Thomas H. Benton passed through Pitts
burgh on the 9th, Oh his way to St. Louis.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-03

Strenuous efforts are making in New York city
to promote the suppression of gambling. A So
ciety, casd the 'Ant-gambling Association, " has
been formed, and, amongst other expedients, it
proposes TO establish syste m Of espionage upon
the gaming establishments. The reformed GAM
bier Green, has been employed as head spy, and lit
IS proposed to report 10 persons, who may be inter-
ested To know, the names of all such citizens as
are detected in frequenng the saloons The
scheme has naturally raiseda discussion of the old
question, whether the end juslifes the means
Green has already pu blshed report, when the
Tribune, being the advocate of every new thing,
Cries up as praiseworlhy publication, ''made up
Of exposures of vivid interest"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-03

During the session of the circuit court in Lex
ington Kentucky, a most frighttuy ugly man was
seen daily. lie was always on hand, and per-
fectly hdeous One of the lawyers could bear
it no longer and said to him
swell, you are the .ugliest white man ever
saw"
The poor pumpkin burst into hearty laugh, and
sa id
"Well, can't help it, can n"
"No'' answered The son of Blackstone "No,
you can't helpit; but, confound you, you could stay
at home"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-03

a. CHOOL FOR BOYS, ON THIRD STREET,
- BETWEEN MAIN AND FRANKGIN-The subscriber
returns his sincere thanks the citizens of Richmond
for the liberal patronage that he has received for the
last five years sin teaching the young idea how to
shoot, and asks a continuance of the same. From
an experience OF % years teacher of youth, he
feels confident that he give satisfaction to those
who may patronse his School, from the numerous tes-
tmonals which he has in his possession and have been
given gratuitously. few vacancies can be filed by
early application A. q. SAUNDERS.
TERMS.
English Grammar, Geography, Philosophy and Ma,he
Arithmetic Reading, Writing, &C.. ........ 5 90
GsS REFERENcEs-Dr. John Dove, Rev. r. B. C.
Howell, d. d., Rev. James b. Taylor, Rev Jos. S.
Wallha!l, thas. d. Yale, John Pearce. VIM Mount
by applying at his School Room. A. G.. S.
ap 3--law2w
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-03

"a. FOR NORFOLK & PORTSMOUTH.
$, 1919 u The fine schr MARY VIRGINIA, Capt A.
J. Frank having the most of her cargo engaged, can
take the bulk OF SEQ bbs. Apply on hoard, in Dock,
or to RANKIN g. WHITLOCK
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THE EVIL OF LEGISLATIVE DESKS.


There is one reform, which most people will
probably think unworthy the dignity of a place in
the constitution, but which we soberly consider of
prime Importance to the successful conduct OF le-
gslative busness--we mean the abolition of desks
in the hall of the House of Delegates. 1t is the
universal testimony of gentlemen who served 10
the House before the alteration of the hall, and
have witnessed its proceedings since, that the in
PRODUCTION of desks has made sad change in the
order and decorum of the body. When member
has his seat at his own desk, he is furnished with
every needful appliance for attending to his private
concerns, whilst he should be occupied with the
business ofthe public. Whenever proposition
is up in which his constituents have not a particu-
lar interest, he is prompted to take out his private
papers, and despatch his correspondence with bis
wife his political friends, his clients, or whoever
may be entitled to scrip of his pen. Whilst pro-
Tossing to be a public servant asentine on
the watch-tower of liberty" and all that he is
really, in very comfortable way, for the greater
part of his time, engrossed with his own special
interests. OF course, he cannot adopt this course
and acquire any proper familiarity with the gene
raj business of the body. His principle of lepis-
laon resolves iiselfinto the assumption that every
member sufficiently performs his duty if he attends
only to his own bills. Instead of each delegates
legisating carefully, as he ought to do for the
whole State, examining cautiously every measure.
and preparing himself to vote upon it according TO
his deliberate opinion of its merits. he leaves it to
the members from each particular quarter of the
State to determine what is proper legislation for
the wants of their constituency. To all these
evils, which in fact have grown to be enormous,
we believe the mere circumstance of the members
having desks and fixed seats has powerfully con-
tribuled. And, although it may almost SAVIOUR of
the ludcrous, we should really be glad if the Con-
venton would make desks unconstitutional Its
members must have observed that the good order
which they have preserved in the Universast
Church contrasts most favourahly with the frivo-
lous and discreditable manner of proceeding in
the House of Delegates. And all who have seen
the House of Representatives in session at
Washington must be convinced that the desks are
principal cause of its disorder
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-03

RzMogISs, rHE DEPosIrEs.-The Norfolk Herald
says that oae Mark light last week, explorer
Undertook brek into the recess oil coins in the cor
neT stone Of the late Avon 1heatre-of which the IA
NOUS George Jones father aud Cumberland aflei
iaboaring Justify with cfowbars aud maocks i'll they
had np-heayed Of Of stone made The sad disco
very that The depositesN had been removed.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-03
EREE BANKING.

Ina recent article, ws took occasion 10 explain,
at some length, the principles of the system Of
banking known as "Free Banking" The late
General Assembly passed laws authorizing the
establishment of ten different banks on this plan;
and aware of the interest felt by the commercial
community in such subjects, we hasten to give
list of these banks, with the minimum and maxi
mum capitals allowed to EACH
Minimum. Maximum.
Merchants Bank OF Lynchburg $4,000 $500 0UO
Central Bank OF Va lat Staunton. 10000. 100000
Bank of the Cid Dominion, at
Alexandria ........... 200 900. -. 100000
Mechanics and Traders Bank OF
Norfolk. .................... 10000. . p. 100000
Bank of Commerce, at FEEDER
ieksburg. ................... $50 O00 -. 100000
Fairmont Bank. ............... 10000. 2O0,t 90
Manufacturers and Farmers Bank,
at Wheeling. ............... 10000. :. 800 600
Manufacturers Bank of Kanawha
at Charleston, or the Sadness. 100000. .. 100000
Farmers Bank of Botetourt at
Fincaste. ................... $50 000 -. 800 900
independent Bank OF Portsmouth 100000. 500 600
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THE TIMES, TERMS.

DAILY TIMES, per aunun, if paid 10 advance, or
within so days from the beginning OF subscribers
wear Observation-Disclosures 90
DO 1t not paid lin every easel. -.......... w
in advanca or within 20 ia &c... 90
Do Il no, 50 Maid lin every case) .. co
Single copies Daily Times two cents each; semi
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four cents each. For sale at the Times OFFICE.
Copies of the DAILY TINES can always be procured
likewise at the Periodical and Newspaper Depot OF
Messrs ALLEN * GENTRY, on Broad sireet-prlce two
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A. FOR RENT, the house on Sd street, between
Ml clay and Leigh sts., at present occupied by Mr.
VIM. M. Allen, opposite the residence of John M
Sheppard. Rent $40 per annum.
TOLER & COOK,
ap3 Agents, Lise's Row.
WHiSH KETTLES-A supply just to hand, for
a sale by c. J. SlNTON e. co
ap3 II Main ST.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-03

We insert to-day the proceedings of the people OF
Kanawha upon the basis question. They do not go
quite as far as the Groenbrier meeting, and present
the alternative of White basis or separation, but
they fall very little short of that uitimaum. While
declaring themselves willing to afford to the East
I" all reasonable constitutional guarantees" they
declare their firm and determined purpose neith-
er TO support, acquieSce in, or agree to any con-
stitution which contains any material departure
from it (the white basis,) or which in any manner
recognises property separate element OF polIt-
cal power in government" a purpose not to SAC
quiesce i'm measure may possibly not amount
10 determination to rebel against the government
But the resolutions contain one declaration which
is evidently near of kin to the Greenbrier aterna-
tive we refer to the annunciation that the Eas-
tern majority's fixing in the draft of constitu-
ton either of the obnoxious propositions now be-
fore the Convention Il. e. the report OF the Eastern
moety of the basis committee, or the substitute
of Mr. Scott of Fauquier) "acould justify all The
friends of the white basis IN immediately ectdram-
ing from the Convention anil taking no further
part in lis delibequijons." Again we desire to point
pUUUC dtieHllOli tidl IIdStCiu
has yet sent up corresponding threat to this. II
has no where been suggested, in any neighbor-
hood on the whole Atlantic slope of the State tina
if majority of the Convention should agree to put
the white or the suffrage basis into the new con-
stitution, the mixed basis members ought to aban
don their seats.
The Kanawha Republican, in short article
49,, ,Jr;Iu
"Messrs. CARR and SWAMI honestly installing, we
doubt not the design OF the meeting made very feeling
speeches. expressing their love aud attachment the
integrity OF The Commonwealth.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-04-03

QUARTERLY REVIEW OF, THE METHODIST EPrs.
CoPAL CHURCH SoUTH.-We have received the
second number ofthe 9Th volume OF this magazine,
whichis the second number published at Rich
mond. We have had moo opportunity ofexamiring its
matter but are pleased TO that its appearance is
highly creditable to the typography of our city
Messrs. Colin & Nowan are the printers.
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NEW Spring AND SUMMER STOCK

N] EW SFKIN(s AND SUMMER STOCK
- OF READY-MADE CLOTHING-S. MER-
CHANT " WESIGER, No. III Main street, are
now receiving, and will continue to receive, by weekly
arrivals during The whole season, their
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,
which were manufactured by themselves with great
care. Among their stock may be found at all times:
cooured summer cloth Goats OF every description,
grass and silk Linen Goats OF all styles checked and
fancy linen trock aod Sack Goats, black and fancy
CASHMERE Pants, fancy linen Pants OF all qualities,
white linen Pants black satin and silk Vests, fancy silk
Vests, butt and drab Merino Vests, white and fancy
Marseies Vests.
Also on hand large assortment of Fancy Goods of
every variety. All persons in want are requested to
call and examine our stock of CIoihino winch ,hev
will find large and desirable
S. MERCHANT & WEISIGER,
ap No ll2 M ain street