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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-02
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

The las, catalogue of this ourshng Institution shows
that the whole number Of matrculates from its foundation
to the present time 53 The number for this session is
374 Of which 27 from this State exhibiting large in
previous years The library numbers o0
Volumes 557 volumes lately received by the legacy Of
Mr. Madison $3.50 by that of the late Christian Bohn of
Richmond and 234 donation from unknown lady Of
Princeton, n. J.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-02

\ CHASCERY-vIRGINIA AT rules held in the Clerks
oso the Conr OF Chancey Tor the county OF Henri
.sg 5,sH:h day oi April. isIi:
: ...ge. MIX aud Frederick Marx, Plaintiffs:
..alaSt
Eing anu Harriet his WIFE Edward c. Mayc and Ade
as vile William Mclair and Virginia his wife and other
Defendants.
T orc: Of this obtain sale OF the real In the
mentioned, aG rcnveSlment OF the proceeds thereof
4. having been made and filed, tina! the defendants above
ae ,areseh,s OF this Commonwealth, the said parties
& appear the rules be held in the Clerks office Of the
5lo rs Monday in June and do what Is
.aci .her interests in the Subcctmacr ol this suit.
ACopy Tese, 7. ROBERTS, Clerk.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-02

A, rules held in the Clerks
he Circuit Court Of Chancerv Tor the county Of Henri
l.8l lay oi April, ISL :
.;ly sues III behalf Of himself and such other Of
John Gentry deceased may choose 10 nn,ie with
Plaintiff:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-02

was mol previously done by an individual from this city, who
was to be sent on for that purpose
well rs - secure the full confidence Of the gang the depot
lwas eda necessary precautions having been made to
avert any serious damage 10 The buildings.
The news that the depot IL Mics had been set on fire. but
discovered in tine prevent its destruction gave
The nav recruit the fullest confidence OF the gan ard he
was forthwith admitted 10 the most secet councils o the
leading desperadocs Counterieiling, stealing incen-
iinrsn burglary, robbery, and the smallest petty laTcc!cs
were the objects OF this monsrous orgnnZat!on-
Ono Of their designs to blow the track and cars by an
torpedo, 50 arranged as 10 DC red py
h, icon,otivc and explode while the passenger cars
sbou! be over H. The informant continued TO act win
hc until he had procured the of thirty or forty OF
br conspraors their places Of residence, &c which were
nrincipaiy in Lc0na Centre Jackson, and this CITY,
Br6rc pns had been naturcd for their arrest the noto-
ous Joe Downs who it ia said the general OF the gang
was taken from this city To Ptshurs eqnislilon from
the Governor of Pennsylvania and the command OF the gang
m anon one G. d. Williams then in this city, but resident
~ Nrw York He tits asccrtaned, To leave Detroit
Gr RutIao on Thursday night and his that time
would be the signal for general dispersion of his accopl'
ccs was determined tn let him proceed. while an ocer
furnished with the requisite papers should accompany hn
and make the arrest during the passage thus giving Ihe 10
porfect a capture Of his companions in TINS State ,
That arrest was made By William H. Goodnow OF the
cpstom house who acting United States Mars"'
d Williams vas brought back Detroit Saturday nleh'.
On his way up he requested Mr.. Goodnow TO mail eel
for him at Detroit upon his arrival which Mr. " cohsts
~ do but upon reaching the prison Williams informed 'i
h, was not then necessary, the gentleman TO "hol
he had written had also become an inmate under 'e so
roof. -, -, ,rood pnon 10
,t ,bc arrests in the inleror-an extra train o cars
cent o.t from this CITY, with large number oil ocers anu
ASSISTANTS and such were the arrangements a Gasu o"f
lnayng squads along the ne that al Leona, ch?an
,rc and Jackson thIrtythrce men were aFrcS'eu
ousy abou, day break Saturday morning. anu Drought
in and lodged in Jail. = ,bo ns,cs 6vo
Among the prisoners are three justices OF INC
ny to the owns Of Leona officer Of which from
supervisor down porkmascr but said 10 DC IL b nsc
sofr h.. indicated
~ mo If hm were found variety Of implements i"r ourh
nr buildings and constructed as 10 burn one ou' % Of ee
dovs before setting fire TO The building ny one o1 .es.
chncs il has been discovered that the depot OF pe'[o M M
was fred last fall which resulted in the loss OF s!oVoVu
worth OF property. ,ho II S,o,os r,rr,
The arrests were made writ from 'e " o'aeS H"u
The o1sEers will probably be detained until The next session
nf ,hn distrr ri
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-02

aNCEHT-rIRGlNlA:A AT rules held III the Clerks
Cgcnn Court OF Chanccry for the county of Hentico
-, o; April lSo
81 -. lofmerr Frances McAlister, Plaintiff:
-
.'..'T MlrcaretJ Micou, Thomas g. Micou, William d.
" @-' hs.He and Jane r. his wife, who was Jane H. MI
Defendants.
" 'h's suit. which Instituted against William F.
liGc. l. recover dover in the real estate in The
'a5t mentioned IN the proceedings, an'l which was con
' William F. Micou. by the husband of tho plaintiff
"a ''ue: and affidavit having been made and filed that
,-"Sr named. residents OF this Commonwealth,
" aIe no.Icd appear the rules Ia be held IN the
H he s,a Court; the FIRST Monday in June next, and
- project Their Interests in the sa5 eel matter
Co?y-T,s;e:
[ @-sS,E RnRERTS cl,l
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-02

IRGli.A Rules held III" Clerks Office OF the Clrcul,
ta! Law ;o .hc county OF lIeanco, The first Monday II!
3 i2l. t1.iIs The IN day OF the uI"nlh:)
II Jn!"s eadursec .! Robert ki;chinsman, Plaintiff
a.Has;
I3wl!h Defendant
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-08
PHILOSOPHY OF ANDRETTs vEcE.

=, PHILOSOPHY OF BRANDRETHS yEGE.
TABLE PlLLS.-When the tkeory of the circus-
lon OF the blood was established. the secret springs Ut
vitality We're then partially exposed to our view We
saw and understood that the food we eat was COM
verted INTO blood which repaired the of the AMI
maj machine; the food ia fuel, which keeps at life
heat the internal fires that warm and nyjaorata The
inner man. The blood s an electric fluid which car
RES this heatto every ramcation ofhe BODY even to
ne eStrenles OF the hair and horny nail. While the
oooo s mus the seat OF life it is also the seat of dis.
ease Food gives the body strength: Brapdreth', Pill a
give blood the necessary power throw out from itself
an impurities thus rendering the of life pure and
be fewer religious oreeds; and if they kept closer to
NATURES lawsln the management ofther bodies thew
would require little medicine. As men grow more in
lhey WIZ become wiser and happier; even now
'her WISDOM 10 proved by the fact that when sickness
assals them, they use Brandrehs Vegetable Universal
IlS, which soon restores them to health.
Ihey are peculiarly adapted to this climate. and re.
qure no extra when they used either in diet or
clothing. They should be always in the house so thst
upon the first indication Of sickness they may be used
One dose in the beginning potes for good than
dGzen after the sickness is fixed in the system In
coas' coughs asthma rheumatism, costiveness evers
ana 10 al acute heavy deep seated pains their effects
Will be found beyond all praise. Three or five will ac
lx; cnarn, often curing dangerous maady at once
saving months OF sickness and the evils thereto atteud
ing Remember, Brandreth's Pills are known and
fuy tested medicine that s used by hundreds of
thousands in this country and throughout the civilized
world They are quietly superceding sll other r,ed-
cnes. They take out only that from the blood which
Is the cause OF weakness and pain leaving health and
strength they produce healthy sleep at night and an
appetite that relishes all kinds OF food Sold at Dr.
BRANDRErHs principal office. 24l Broadway and at his
retail offices, 24 Bowery and 241 Hudson street Nav
York and BY one agent in every place of importance
throughout the world who has a certificate with fac.
smile OF the labels on the genuine boxes which the pur
chaser should be careful to compare.
NJ. BRANCH Richmond Va.
Only authorised wholesale and retail agent
NO east Main street, corner opposite Old Market,
Country Agents and Planters be supplied at New
ofR pTlces de 30
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-08
MR.. GLIDDON.

We are pleased to announce that Mr.. Cy1p-
DON who is so much distinguished for his lectures
and exhibitions illustrating Egyptian Antiquities.
has arrived in our city, and proposes in few
days TO open his splendid panorama at Odd Eel
lows Hall. Mr.. Gliddon's personal history is 80
well known to the public, we scarcely need state
that his residence in Egypt consul of the Uni
ted States afforded him the best opportunities for
studying the interesting subject to which he has
devoted all the energies of a remarkably shrewd
and vigorous mind His former lectures in
Richmond are still remembered with pleasure by
many of our citizens
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-08

STRONG GAME.-A man named Henrv N
Watson, alias John H. Woodbury., alias Governor
Dorr. has just been arrested at Boston and CON-
veyed to New York on a charge of swindling Mr..
Baker, in the city of Mexico, out of gold watch
and other valuables. The New York Tribune
describes game that this chevaier and some Of
MS contederates were in the habit of playing in
the city of New York, which is amusing and in
structive. The Tribune says:
"Watson, alias Woodbury., alias Governor
Dorr,' who is now in the Tombs, was one of a
gang of petty gamblers und robbers, who hang
about the lower order of gambling houses He
was also hack driver, and as such was notorious
for his swndling tricks upon travellers. He also
belonged to gang of thieves, pickpockets. and
pocket-book troopers, who nightly conqregated
at house in Reade street. Here thew held
mock court, and so complete was the deception
that those who were arragned before it never
suspectedits Legality. Watson and his associates
would arrest countrymen in the streets. or on the
DOCKS for some alleged violation of law. take
them TO their court, fine them, and with an
admonltion discharged them. On one occasion
man thus arrested was rather indecorous in his
manners, and was fined fifty dollars for coaIen,ra
Of court and actually paid it. All mon ev Tins oh.
tanned was divided lamong the parties composing
lne court VINO, In their turn, dropped the most
OF II al the faro banks and kindred places"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-08
MR.. R. K. MEADE.

We publish the greater part of a letter ad-
dressed by the Hon. R. Kdder Meade, to the
South Side Democrat, of Petersburg, indicating
his late course with reference TO the public lands
He is evidently alarmed lest the Democracy of
his district should be offended at his willingness
that Virginia should claim her part of the pub
lie lands rather than let them be given away to
the New States. His sedulous anxiety to ex-
plain away very proper and justifable act may
save him from some Democratic disfavour, but
be would have gained more before the general
public sentiment, by standing up firmly to his po-
sition. His argument proves conclusively that
his proposition for partition Of the lands was
right per Sc, and did not require the excuse OF
parliamentary strategy to support it. He shows
that we must pay heavily even for giving the
lands away, and he cannot but know that given
away they will assuredly be unless they are re-
claimed in time by their rightful owners. Why,
then, should he be so sensitive as not to attempt
to make positive defence of his creditable eff.
fort to secure justice to his own State
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-08
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
NEW BOOKS.
N ASH Il woo us,

NASH & HOUSE
THE METHOD OF DIVINE GOVERNMENT
PHYSICAL AND MORAL, by Rev. James
McCosh. one vol, svo, So In the writer OF this
work we meet with man of extraordinary caibre,
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thinking for the fine taste and freshness of his wr
ting, tor the extent of his learning and the breadth
and mlnuteness of his acquaintance with the scien-
ces, which, from the circumstances that they are
prosecuted with avidty by the greater minds Of the
age, mparts more than the others color and tone to
the ages thinking."-lHr. Hugh Miller in ritness.
Also received. Brown the Second Advent Chris,'s
Second Coming Will il be Pre- M lennal! bv the
Rev. David Brown A. M, St. James Free Church
The Worlds Religion. as contrasted with genuine
Christianity, by Lady Colquhoun, daughter Of the
Hon. Sir John Sinclair. Observation-Disclosures, "a
Geology and ReliRion-he principles of Geology
explained and viewed 10 their relations to Re-
yealed and natural Religion, by Rev. David
King l.. l.. D., Glasgow. ......,......,, rs
Memoirs OF the Life and History of the Rev, John
summerield A. M, by John Holland. with an
introductory letter by James Montgomery cloth,
gilt. Observation-Disclosures. rs
The Conversion and Death Bed experience of Mrs.
Little, OF Glasgow, who died 10 January, 1912,
at the age of eighteen. by John Little. ..... 10
Hannah More's Repository Tracts, entertaining,
moral and religious, new revised edition, 8
vols, clotn ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 90
For sale by
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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-08
CITY "A EFF RS .
THE STEAMER VIRGINIA.


The steamship "virgina," Capt Teal, of the
new Philadelphia, Norfolk and Richmond line,
reached her wharf at Rockets, yesterday NOR.
ming about five o'clock, and announced her arr
val with loud salute from small fusil which
she had on board She was considerably behind
her time In consequence of ice in the Delaware,
which delayed her departure. Yesterday she was
busy dischargng and receiving freight. In the
afternoon large number of our merchants and
other citizens went down by invitation to inspect
the vessel. AT about five O'clock, she left the
wharf, and after some delay in turning, started
fairly just at sunset and steamed down the river
| at ateiling speed. Quite crowd was on board
and Messrs. Rankin & Whitlock having provided
plentiful repas the time passed very hilariously
The virginia" is screw propeller, and has
three masts. She ia 100 feet long, Al feet across
the beam, and her tonnage is about 300. She Is
built low, like the ocean steamers, but has high
pressure engine, whose loud snorts reminded us
OF the Western waters. Freight being her prin.
cpal object she is chiefly adapted to its reception
but her cabin is very tastcfully fitted up for pas
sengers.
After the boat had descended the river some six
or seven miles, the gentlemen on board assembled
on the deck, and, onmotion of Mr.. Garland Hanes,
ARCHIBALD PLEAsANTs, ESQ.,, was requested 10
act as Chairman, and William C.. Darlington.
John J. Palmer and William S. Burr, as Secre--
taries.
w. c. Darlington offered the following resoJu.
tons
ResoInsd, That the citizens of Richmond assembled
on board the steamship "Virginan hail with high sat-
sfact!on her arrival at this port and welcome her as
the pioneer Ola profitable commercial intercourse with
me city Of Philadelphia, and State of Pennsylvania
Il hesolved That our cordial thanks are rendered to
the enterpfsmg Company who originated and are now
p pre- the important undertaking of which
we nave witnessed the successful commencement.
NJ hesolned, That Capt. Teal of the Virginia" aud
Messfs RANKIN q Whitock the agents of the Compa-
ny IN Richmond. have our especial thanks for the hos
pi'aoie manner In whibh they have entertained us on
Inc present excursion; and that we take pleasure in
vessel. Y, '''e
Mr. Robert G. Scott then addressed the meet
ing in his usual happy manner warmly applaud
ing the steam line, and commencing the building
up OF our commerce with PENNSYLVANIA. He
also declared his earnest desire that Conoress
should remove the distractions in the river, which
portion of his remarks was responded TO with
special emphasis.
Inc resolutions We're unanimously adopted, and
after Messrs. Gooch, Whtlock, Darlington Ran
kin, Trigg, and Capt. Teal mad been successfully
caeo forth, the boat came to at the wharf, and the
company dispersed, witha general sentiment that
the steam line between Virginia and PENNSYLVANIA
ought to and will succeed
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-08

two sections in every township aud to the new States
Alone and one comforting tho Same favor on all hav.
ing regard to population, should certainly choose the
latter. ~
The result oftho various bills now before CONGRESS-
touching the public lands, if passed would be the sdop.
ton OF the distribution policy as among the ney7 States
ana the non distribution policy as t respects The old
states. 10 TINS anl opposed and have reason 10
think that my in relation to it has already had
beneficial effect '1AN' 'l"D g
You vii thus perceive, sir, that there no differ
about the principle nd pol cy which should nreva in
relation to the public lands The only question that
remains, is whether l have acted wisely resnectina
me m. VI ths my constituents be the iudges II
nave not and my error is too serious 10 be pardon
ed and one which should bring my head to tbs block
then let them chop it off. vac ''00-'
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-08

The Free States Excluding Negro Immigration.
The important action of the Constitutional Con.
venton of Indiana, which is concisely stated in
the following extract, presents one of the most
curious phases Of the great question of slavery:
TEE NEaRo QuEsrIoN.-The first section, providing
that no negro null alto shall come into the State after
the adoption of the Constitution, passed, "a to 40
The second section, making all contracts with them
void, and timing all persons employing them not less
to 50.
The third section, appropriatng the fines collected
under this article to the colonization of the negroes
IN the State passed, l06 to SO.
The fifth section, providing that the Legislature shall
pass laws necessary to carry out this negro article pas.
sed, without the ayes and noes.
The sixth section requiring the separate submission
OF this article to the people" Exclusion and COLOMBIA
ton OF negroes and mulattoes-aye no, passed. 81
| 10 54.-CIn. Gag.
| On the above action of the Indiana Convention
the Cincinnati Daily Commercial makes the fol-
lowing observations
"The above action the negro question has been ur.
ged by prominent citizens OF this State, something
very near it, and on that pamphlet has been
published, and is now in circulation here, headed as
Ohio from the State Convention ofcolored men held in
Columbus, January Is. l6, II, and 49, 1851 This ad-
dress n,odest requests that the word white in the
fourth article first section of the constitution of Ohio
|
the elective franchise. &C. this spirit this keen de.
sire ofthe colored race in Ohio aided by few white
men, that keeps up continual excitement the negro
question: and avoid this in future doubtless Indiana
statesmen have taken keep negroes out oil
the Stale altogether. 1t is, them the duty of the sta es
! men OF our own Commonwealth TO examine the subject
thoroughly, and decide if it be not their duty to pass
| similar laws here"
"Psnnsylvana taking steps prevent negroes from
harboring within her limits Virginia is taking steps to
drive the tree negroes from her bordes least the sub
ect agaed and the free negroes Of that one Com
| monwealth number about fifty thousand! Kentucky
will also follow suit and if Ohio puts obstruction 10
the way OF this prospective emigration otree negroes
the state will soon be in Geplorable condition! White
aborers will have to give place pesterous class Of
ignorant blacks-even the free blacks themselves who
are to the manor born will be fosted from their places
and crime, misery, and want be increased to fearful
extent within our boundaries Considering the growiin
mpudece oft negro population Of Ohio founded in g-
no'ance and increased yearly by the OF demagogi-
cal partisans-who seek Office by fair or foul means
we are not but the convention now assembled here
tor evise constitution, will utterly fail fefectng uy
thing, unless similar action that of Indiana be- had
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-08
HENRY LONG.

Thisnoiorious character having served 10 prove
the validity of the Fugitive law in New York,
appears to be convincing the Georgians that their
contemporaries Legislature did a very foolish
thing in repeating the law which prohibited the
introduction of negroes into the State, except
when in the actual service of their owners. We
take the following from the Augusta Chronicle:
HENRY Lone, IN ATLANrA.-We observe by the In
tegencer that Henry Long the fugitive slave whose
recovery in New York gave him so much notorety is
offered Tor sale in Atlanta, by Mr.. Copton who pur
chased him in Richmond, Virginia. The Journal &
Messenger, noticing that he had been purchased under
bonds TO be brought South, remarks with much peril
nence that Virginia seems unwilling to allow these
returned fugltives to remain within her borders be-
cause she regards them being dangerous. and calcu
lated to corrupt her slave population. Why, then,
should she impose them upon States further SOUTH
Is it lair that Georgia and the other Southern States
should be made the receptaces for all the vicious and
unruly negroes of Virginia, Maryland and North Car
DINA? We assured that the number of this class
sent South the present year, has been unusually large
One thing is certain, they not calculated to add
either to the security of resdes the value OF our
present negro property. We beg most respectfully TO
suggest that be proper for the Legislature
to inquire whether the Richmond Spectators have
Bay"
We commend this suggestion to the people of Geor-
ga, and beg them to give it that consideration its i'm
portance demands. In spirit of demagogueism rarely
equalled and never surpassed in Georgia Legislation
the last Legislature repealed most wholesome law
in open disregard OF popular sentiment; and the in
PRODUCTION OF such negroes Henry Long, and thou
sands Of others of the possible character to cor.
rupt the morals of slave population the imme.
date consequence. What may be the final result
Time alone will disclose.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-08
The Massachu,etts Coaliiion

The Savannah Georgian (Democratc) speaks
OF the late coalition between tho Democrats and
Free soilers, In the following just and and can.
did manner:
1--WE thInk this whole business not a little discredta.
bic the Massachusetts, Democrats; and that the last
end Of il Ia worse lhsn the first. II was bad enough
to sell themselves the Abotonists but after Til
wac DONE in open market and the Consideration was
IN hand paid then to withhold delivery" was even
than the original sale Ifthcy did not intend te
stand the trade they should have received pay
neui."
The Southern people should not permit this Goa
,'non topass by without deriving valuable lessor
from It, 1t teaches, too plainly to leave doub
On any mans mind, that all we have heard about
'ne peculiar relableness Of the Northern Democ.
racy 70 protect Southern rights. is utterly faa.
cious.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-08

,.a COUNTERFEIT TSS CENT PIEcEs-A vast number OF
sued from secret mint il Connectcut Tbsv besr hs
ua.es respectively OF s47 and lS4s, are well executed
ssu 1e nPoyea Thou aoy difficulty The principal
OF the crcet ofsars around the pars ~ me
ne genuine zen cent pieces have. These bogu. coins
naye neen tested, and found to be mxture 81 ma,a
easily iuable, with aplating Of silver. u '"e'si'
Boston Tim.s Cd