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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26

"MYsTERIous "A branch of the
mysterious knocking family have recently arrived
in this city, lowell, Mass.) and, we believe, &C.
casonly given lessons. At least, we recently
heard an amusing case of spiritual revelation
from them since their arrival 1t seems that
party of Democrats and Freesoilers called upon
them to ascertain whether Sumner would be cleo
ted Senator. Having seated themselves, with
long faces, around the table, communication
was Immediately opened with the spirit of old
Andrew Jackson. The answers were for some
time extremely equivocal and unsatis factory; but
the moment the question was put whether Sum-
ner would be elected and whether the Spirit
favored it, there was such a succession of rap
pings almost to shake the building. The SOL
emn-looking and anxious nqurers around the ia
BILE could hardly keep their places, and supposng
of course that the spirit of Old Hickory would be-
delighted with the idea of electing a Freesoiler
they Immediately called for the alphabet and,
breathlessy waiting for the response, spet out the
following: "By the Eternal! Dyou elect him I'll
be soon among you againin the fesh." This un-
expected answer, together with another series of
rumbling knockings In every direction so frigh-
tened the visitors that they rushed out of the house
in great confusion--as though Old Hickory was
in truth at their heels.-LoceN Courier.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26

During the close of 1850, malignant fever
attacked the inhabitants of Cape de Verd Islands.
Scarcely a person escaped, and of 1000 inhabi
tants, more than 700 died in four months. In the
midst of these calamties, hurricane, in four
hours, swept away all the crops and destroyed
nearly four hundred houses.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26

FATAL MISUSE OF Observation-Disclosures o.
Cornell, (son, we presume, of the late Daniel o.
Connolly while dining with some friends at ho-
tel near Cork took up pair Of pistols that had
been lying unused for seven months, and placing
one in the hands of a friend, Mr. Twiss, reserved
the other for himself, in order to show how duel
was fought. The two parties took their position,
and pulled triggers: Unhappy,. O'Connell's PTS,
which is pronounced mortal. 1t is surprising that
such accidents happen after all the warnings of
experience.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26
RAILROAD TO THE OHIO.

The engrossed substitute (moved by Mr.
Cruchield) for the Central Railroad bill, now
pending before the House of Delegates. is 10 the
following effect; The Virginia and Tennessee
Railroad Company is authorised to increase its
capital stock three millions of dollars for the pur-
pose of constructing branch railroad from the
Allegheny mountains, down New river and the
kanawha to the Oho ard every city or town in
terested in the improvement is authorised to sub
scribe such portion of the additional capital as it
may elect. 1t isfurther provided that the Vir-
ginia Central Railroad Company may connect its
road with the branch road authorised by the bill,
at any point not above the mouth of Greenbrier
river or below the mouth of Indian creek, aud
with such means as may hereafter be provided
by the State.
The BILL it will be observed, makes no present
subscription for either work, but, if it should be
passed. it may be regarded as almost decisively
settling the poin t, that railroad connection be-
tween James riv err and the Ohio will first be es-
tablshed by tn New river route.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26

NORTHERN RowDys.-A couple of white men, who
gave their names as John Bowers and William Bus
kirk. were arrested at the Theatre Monday night upon
the charge OF roous and dsodery conduct at the State
Ball. Mr.. T. B. White. one Of the officers of the
Theatre, stated that the individuals above named
made use OF unchaste language, and resisted the Of
Ulcers when they iuterposed to preserve order They
are said to be Philade phsns, and were held to bail in
the sum OF $500 each for future good behavior in the
State
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26

BEQuEsTs.--Mr. Christopher Strong, member OF
the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, OF Char
otte, Tenn, recently deceased made the following be-
quests
Erskne College, at Due West, S. C......... $4,000
Foreign NJ ssions. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1900
Domestic Missions. ZouO
Education of young men tor tn. Ministry 1000
He also manumtted his slaves, and made provision
for them to be sent to Liberia.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26
SENATE.
TUESDAY,, Feb. 25,

TUESDAY, Feb 25, 1851.
A communication was received from the House in
forming the Senate that they had agreed the Seuates
amendments to the bill TO incorporate the West Union
Turnpike Company; and that they had adopted reso-
luton Tor proceeding by joint vote with the Senate on
Thursday neG to The election certain officers OF 60
vernment. Cine resolution was agreed to-
Mr.. DANIEL from the Committee OF Claims, reported
the bill tor the reet OF Isaac A. Goddiu and other pur
poses.
The Senate then responded to the consideration of
the unfinished bus9ess of Yesterday being the bill re-
gulating the rates OF pi0tage.
And the bill was then passed.
Mr.. DENEALE offered the following resolution:
Res0lred, That rom and after to- day the Senate
will meet at 10 O'Clock A NJ
The resolution was adopted.
MIR, AMBER, from the committee on General Laws,
reportedIthe bill prescribing the mode in which Isaac
Medley may execute his bonds and take his oaths of
office as Sheriff OF Halifax county TIE bill was read
third time and passed,
The bill for the re aet oflsaac A. Goddn was read the
third time, and on Mr. SHAcKLEFoRD's molion laid on
the table
On Mr.. TuRNER's motion.
The Senate Adjourned
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
message received from the Seuate that il had
passed the BIZ ITO establish system of free schools
the county oil Hanover, with an immaleria amendment,
which was concurred in BY the House. Also, thai IL
had passed the act Incorporating The Morgan and
Frederick Turnpike Company" with an amendment,
lin ting The cost OF construction to 300 per mile
CAPT HAMILTON 1. SHIELDS.
The Joint resolution Hdopt d by The House, some
time ago. youdg sword TO this gallant officer for hi,
services in the Mexican war, returned from the
Senate with an amendment which struck out all after
the word Resolved and inserted the following by wayo
substitute
"That the General Assembly highly appreciate the
gallant conduct OF the officers aud soldiers OF Virginia
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26

The bill has passed the Illinois House of
Representatives, which prohibits the sale of intox-
icating liquors in quantities less than one quart,
uni ess sold by druggists and physicians, in good
faith, for mechanical, or medicinal, sacramental
purposes. If sold to an adult, the fine is $25 for
evrey breach ofthe law and if to minor under the
age of egh teen years. the penalty is notices. than
$50, normore than $500. The act also repeals all
former laws upon.the subject, and completely des-
troys the license system. Action has yet to be ta-
ken on it in the Senate.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26

AMIN BEY, the distinguished Turk, arrived in
this city Wednesday last, and left Thursday morn-
ing in the steamer Curtis Peck, for Norfolk. On
Friday last he visited the Navy Yard at Gosport,
and was appropriately received aboard the U. s.
ship Pennsylvania.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26

William the Conqueror introduced into England
what was called Troy weight, from Troyes,a town
in theprovince of Champagne. The English were
dissatisfied with it, because the pound did net
weigh so much as the pound now in use in Eng
land. Hence came the term AvoIR DU Po1sE.
which was medium between the French and the
English weight
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26
Railroad from Lynchburg TO GordonsriAe.
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Railroad from Lynchburg TO GordonsraHe.
We understand there is bill before the House
of Delegates, granting a charter for a railroad
from Lyncbburg TO Gordonspille. This would
strike us as being an extraordinary proposition, if
we did not know that inconsistency and disregard
of existing interests have been the leading cha
racterstics ofthe Internal improvement policy Of
Virginia for several years past. If a railroad
is to be authorised, connecting Lynchburg with
the Alexandria and Gordonsve Railroad, 1t
would surely seemto be wise TO carry it to Char
lottesve rather than directly to Gordonsville.-
The Central road would thus have the benefit Of
the Alexandria travel for twenty miles, whilst the
Alexandria road would lose nothing. We must
frankly say that we do not wish to be considered
as advocating the Charlottesville connection, ex-
cept in preference to the other. The Legislature
has determined, by remarkably decisive vote in
each House, to encourage the policy of giving
the travel of the Virginia and Tennessee railroad
egress from Lynchburg by the South side of
James river. A State subscription of three-6fths
of the necessary stock has been guaranteed and
it remains toprovide private subscription of two
nfthS Tor the distance between FarmVlle and
Lynchburg. In our humble judgment it would
be eminently unwise to impede the procurement
of that subscription by granting charter (though
it be moneyless one) for railroad whose ten
dency would be to draw off the very travel upon
which the South Side road must rely. AS far as
the interests of Richmond are concerned, we dc
not believe they will be jeopardized by any rail.
road scheme that can be devised Her depend
ence is her great canal, which is able 10 underbid
the most prosperous railroad of New England
and VIII ich must command the bulk OF the trade
of the valley of James river, and of the Virginia
and Tennessee abroad. But as between Char
lottesyille and Gordonsve, we must think the
former the better entitled to be the terminus of the
proposed railroad from Lynchbu~g
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26

In a case brought before the Supreme Courl of
Pennsylvania, from Delaware county, it was de-
cided last week, that in public sale, where per-
son is employed to "run up" the property, and
make the purchaser pay more than if none but
bona fde bidders bid for it, the sale is fraudulent
and void, so far that the purchasers not obliged
to take the property struck off to him. AS the
practice of bidding Improperly is notuncomon, the
decision ofthe Supreme Court may be of some
importance.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26

Several Stores on Main street were very brill
liant Saturday evening with gas light. We mo-
ticed particularly on Main street those of the
Messrs. Bonavita, R. NJ. Zimmerman, Keen,
Ches & Baldwin, J. Pizzni, Purcell, Laid & Co.,
&c. We learn that after trial the gas proves TO
cost about one half the expense of oil or CAM
phine.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26
Commodore Stockton Elected Senator.

O""t"'"@oe StoChf0h EIecfed senator.
On Friday last, Commodore Richard F. Stock
ton was elected to the United States Senate from
New Jersey for six years from the 4th of March
next The vote on the final ballot stood
K. F. Stockton. Opp. 80 VIM. l.. DAYTON. Wbu 81
f"'a' DO . Randolph. do .
Messrs Williams and Mayhem, Wings, voted
for Stockton; and two other Wings were absent.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26

We regret to learn that the Secretary Of War re-
ceived Yesterday the afl ctng intelligence OF the death
ofhis brother, F B. Conrad, Esq, distinguished
member Of the New Orleans Bar who died on the
lIth instant. This distressing bereavement will oc-
easion the absence Of the Secretary from the Depart
ment for few days Nat. Int.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26

WHEELING BRIpeE CAsE-The Pittsburg Gazette
publishes despatch the effect that Chancellor w al
elevated, the cost of which elevation he estimates al
two hundred and eight thousand dollars.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26
To CORRESPONDENTS.

A friend in Pittsyl, ania writes us 10 inquire if
we cannot bring up the report of the Convention
Debates in the "Supplement" to the date of our
regular paper. Weanswer that we have no sort
of control over the matter. The editors of the Rich
mond pa pers concurred in the plan of publication,
which the Convention adopted, for the obvious
reason that it proposed to furnish their subscri-
bers with the Debates free of any expense. Their
only office in the premises is to distribute the
ders. We certainly think it ought not to be al
lowed to fall more than one day behind the Con-
venon; for at present it is of little or no use to
the members in the way of enabling them to cite
and answer each others speeches. and fails to
give the public timely information of what the
body is doing.
In the Convention, on Friday last, committee
was appointed to enquire and report whether it be
practicable TO hasten the publication OF the re-
ports; and the publisher, in the Republican of
Saturday, made the following explanation:
1t may not be Of place for the publisher here to
state that so far he is concerned there is difficulty
~ Keeping up within day at least OF the proceed
lngs, The Convention authorize the publication OF more
Than two supplements week. AS it now is, however,
he can do than go to the capacity of each sheet
published"
ga subscriber to the Semi.weekly Times"
complains from Farmville of frequent irregu-
larity in the receipt of our paper there, and
states that recently two papers of the same date
were received. This last circumstance was owing,
doubtless to the accidental mixture of one or two
sheets oil previous impression with the mass of
those which were being folded and directed for
the mail. Such mistakes are not surprising, but
proper precautions have been taken to prevent
their recurrence. In regard to the irregu!aIity,
we see that the Farmvile Republican speaks oft as
pertaining to all the Richmond papers. The fault
then must be, and we are satisfied that it is, in
the post Office. We have never known so msny
complaints TO be made as during the last two or
three months, and they are almost exclusively
with regard to the Richmond papers sent to
Far mville and Lynchburg.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26

THE JUNCTION OF THE RAMRoaps.-The contract
between the city authorities and me Railroad Compa-
MES, for the junction OF all The Roads, within
porae limits has been signed, sealed and delivered
Macon Ness
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26

SOUTH CAROLINA CoNvENTIoN-The Charleston
Mercury sets down the number of seceasioniss elected
1871 out OF 1863, the number of which the conyentio
will consist
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26

believe that every friend Of this bill ia in favour of
combining the appropriations to great national Objects
except it be in his own disirict-Mr Root of Ohio on
The fuer and Harbor Bill.
Mr.. Root is as much given TO smart sayings as
to offensive votes. The above sentence night
pass into an apothegm, to express the common
principle OF voting on questions Of Internal I'M
pfoyement, in all Legislative bodies, whether Fed
era or State.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26
THE TIMES, TERMS.

DAILY TIMES, per annum, if paid in advance, or
within 30 DAYS from the beginning OF subscribers
northumberland 5 90
Do. if not so paid lin every case).. %
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Single copies, Daily Times, two cents each semi
weekly three eaehin wrappers ready for mailing
our cents each. For sale at the TINES OFFICE.
Copies of the DAILY TINES can always be procured
likewise at the Periodical and Newspaper Depot OF
Messrs. ALLEN & GENTRY, Broad street--price two
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26

~ The MOUNTAIN LAUREL is The title of new
Democratic paper to be established at Salem, Roanoke
County, by MI David A. Carter of Lexington.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26
MRRRIED.

At Little Yale in Caroline county, on the 9Th rs,
by Elder Thos H. Fox, Dir. ALBERT J. TER
RELL: to Miss AGNES w only daughter of the late
Elder Rufus Chandler, all OF said county
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

The comments of all that portion of the PRESS
which may be expected to give unprejudiced opn-
j ons, upon the Presidents late message furnish
gratifying proof of the wholesome influence it must
have upon public opinion. The Washington Union
(now that the Northern Democratic aspirants for
the Presidency have determined to hold on to the
old Democratic organization as the best chance
for their promotion) applauds the message but
strives to neutraze its merits by alleging that the
President was delinquent, in the previous case of
the Crafts, in falling to dismiss the United States
Marshal. The Richmond Enquirer (Which has
not undertaken to condemn Mr.. Wise's PROPOSE
ton Of referring the Presidents nomination to the
Pennsylvania Democracy very naturally follows
suit But we cannot believe that all the Democrat
ic party ofthe South will be so unjust and ungene-
rous as to cavil in this manner at the course of
President who is manfestly using hi utmost en-
deavors to sustain the Fugitive law, regardless of
any offence he may give 10 the Free Soil senti
ment of New England.
The following article of the New York Com
mercial Advertiser, paper which justified and
approved Mr.. Washington Hunts trucking to the
opponents of The Fugitive law, and which has
strenuousIy auVoca'eu IT'S MouiHcaioh' lhough
claiming to be conservative in its views evidences
-. A. oe,,o. e A. III,
hosl satisfactorily ule SANITARY eec's vi Mr. TIL
mores firm and patriotic course upon Northern
,;,
'eha'ioA''
MEssAeL FROM THE PRsslDEST.-The associated press
have received by telegraph message from President
Fillmore, given 10 another column, to the United States
Senate, respecting the recent at Boston 1t will
receive the unanimous approval of all who can forget
party differences when national interests are concerned
Its effect we predict will be salutary throughout the
country, for il opens up far comprehensive field
OF suggestion than the individual case of rescue which
ELECTED it, and shows how carefully the President and
his advisers have weighed all the bearings of the law in
question and the possible contingencies which might
arise during the interval between the adjournment of
this Congress and the assembling of the next ne
rusal OF the message will satisfy any intelligent reader
that the Presidents lodged irmnessin admins.
traiion not greater than his calm deberatop and dis
cIetion.
The manly EXPRESSION Of the views oflhe Executive
will naturally be very djsrasteful to factopists of all
shades II leaves the urass of the South no Dreence for
agitation or discoutenno Ground of accusation AGAINST
the North for breach of covenant or unwiInpness to-
fulfil constitutional Obligations. For the President rep
e, M me a. wen as , bou ana ne speaks
that while he is President the law shall be su
n The nu, Ie p a
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26

RAILROAD OVERLOOKED The Georgia State rail
road has been oveifowed Ostauaulee and the river
Wateee has been up the treses OF the South Carroll
railroad, Tor which reason The directors thought II
prudent suspend the trains for few days They were
to resume their course on Saturday last.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26

The Hon Edward Coles of Philadelphia, who
was private Secretary 10 Mr. Madison states, in d
letter to the National Intelgencer that the paper
Containing the parting advice of Dir. Madison to
MS country, was received by him from Mrs Madi-
son alter the death of her husband, and is now in
ms possession in her handwriting.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26
AUSTRIA.

Relations of The United States and Austria. We
read in the Independence, of Brussels, "The Prague
Gazette announces what was easy to ioresee the com
tra and the United States 1t is certain that after the
insulting reception given to bis communications by the
American Senate, the presence of NJ. Hulsemann,
charge d. affaires Of Austria at Washington had be-
come impossible and is probable that, the geogra-
phcal position Of The powers were different, the
ru pture would not be confined TO the recall OF the Aus
lrian representative Letters from Vienna published in
the leading morning Journal that, bad Mr. Mann,
the United States Agent once entered Hungary for
Austria Proper, he would have been shot a spy
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26

large Union Meeting was to be held at
wheeling Monday, TO celebrate the 22d.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26

n ANGHORNE AND ARMISTEAD'S
IA CHEWING TOBACCO, Of the best quality
for sale by
e26 RR DUVAL.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-26

bill incorporating the Indian Creek Turnpike Com
pany; a bill improving the Kanawha Lodge, No 10 of
Odd. Fellows, ard bill Incorporating the Potomac Bank
OF Vi gina Moorefeld, severaly taken up read
second tme and ordered to be engrossed and read
third time.
On motion Of Mr.. AUGUST, the committee on military
laws was instructed to enquire into the expedency of
allowing TO the Virginia German Rifles u change of
arms.
On motion OF Mr.. HoRNER, the House adjourned.