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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-18

ROMANCE IN HUMBLE LIFE "A free coloured man
residing in this city, ,named Elijah Charles, recently
paid avisil to some friends in North Carolina where
he became desperately enamoured Of "ubly yalow
gall named Nancy Reed, and had his love requted.-
Some obsta Giles presenting themselves to the union OF
the couple in North Carolina, the girl readily consented
to eope with him. his assuring her that they could
be made zone flesh" in Petersburg Immediately on
their arrival in Petersburg, Charles places his intended
under the protection of cooured friend in that city
and repairs to Richmond for the purpose of 'arrangng
pressing busness: On Saturday evening last he takes
passage in the cars Tor Petersburg, and safely reached
the depot, Gin good order and we'll conditioned" but in
stead of going quietly to the house Of his friend and
entering it, like sensible negro, he must indulge biz
OF romance, for the purpose of taking his intended by
surprise. So. on reaching the house he scrambled up
to the roof for he purpose OF entering by the chimney,
But alas he little eckoned the perils attendant upon
such entrance. However, after getting on the chin.
ney top he gradually lowered himself down at tu
length, and let go He descended with great velocity
considerable distance, when he suddenly found him
self stuck fast in the iue where he remained closely
wedged all that night and part of next day. till his &C.
quaintances with crow bars and chsels, cut away the
chimney The police getting wind of the matter ar
rested the girl and lodged her jail runaway. As
tor the hero he is said to be sadly bruised and injured
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-18
HON. THOS. s. RAYMOND.

We copy the following from the Washington
Republic. 1t does no more than justice to Mr..
Raymond, who has represented the fifteenth dis.
trict with equal credit to himself and profit to his
| constituents II Col. Thompson should be his
competitor, as the Republic surmses, he will have
"a rough road TO travel" Those "noble blacks
VIII haunt him through every nook and corner of
the district
Col. HAYMoND;--We learn that preparations are be-
sunnG " oe maui lo conducting the canvass in the
that George W. Thompson will be Candidate in op.
her Mr. Raymond has not as YET, fo1maIIv aenomnsd
himself as candidate for reelection, but it seems to
be generally understood by the people of the district
that he will be Ia this district of VIRGINIA whan
party lines are closely drawn, we informed there is
Democratic majority OF seven hundred, but it is be.
eyed that, 10 view OF the bold stand WHICH Col Hav
mona took in favor of the late COMPROMISE measures
and bis resoue efforts for the preservation of the In.
lou. he will receive very liberal support, and probably
be reelected.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-18
Important Change in the Book Trade.

Important Change in the Book Trade
The Boston Transcript makes the following inter.
esting statements:
"Cheap printing is in this country the Messrs APP
pleton OF New York alone have imported upwards of
million of bibles from England during the last few
the Book OF Common Prayer as used IN the Protestant
Episcopal church of the United States, are being i'm
ported.
eve may add to this the fact that Mr.. Bohn's Lon
don editions OF the English classics fast supeseding
in this country the American editions of the same the
former being superior in quality and cheaper in price
English editions of American authors are sometimes
imported as in the case of the illustrated edition OF
Longleow's tvangelne, published by Messrs Ticknor
& Co. of this city, but manufactured in London"
If all American publishers followed the odious ex-
ample of the Hapers in altering the photography of the
language from English to Yankeeish, we should be
heartily glad to see the English publications entirely
superseding theirs
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-18

The following resolutions have been introduced in
the State Convention by Mr.. Randolph of AlbemarIe
Resolved, That the following resolutions be- eferred
the committees the legislative department of the
government for inquiry and report.
RcsolUed, That there shall be set apart annually by
the auditing and disbulslng officer OF the treasury from
the revenue accrulbg from taxation and the fund for
internal improvements, sum equal to eight per cent.
OF the State debt existing the first day of January
1897. The fund thus set apart shall be called the
Sinking Fund and shall be set apart and applied by
the officers Aforesaid to the payment OF the interest OF
the State debt and the principal OF such part as may
be redeemable. If no part be redeemable, then the
residue of the sinking fund, after the payment of inter-
est shall be invested in the bonds certificates of debt
OF this Commonwealth, OF the United States or OF
some oil the States oil this Union, and applied the pay
ment OF the State debt us it shall become ledee,,abe
For the purpose OF selling apart making and superin
tending this investment the said officers shall constitute
board with all necessary power TO carry into effect
this article; the organization of which board may be
prescribed by law.
Whenever debt shall be contracted after the first
day OF January 1882 The said officers SHALL in like man
ner, set apart annually, for twentyfour years. sum
equal to eight per cent. OF the debt the time of its
contraction tor the space oil twentyour years that
time, which shall be part OF the sinking fund
and shall be applied in the manner before directed
The revenue thus appropriated shall not be sui beet
appropriation by the Legislature, except in time OF war
Instruction, or invasion.
Resolped That the Legislature shall not pledge the
faith Of the State bind in any FORM for the debts
or'obigatons OF any company or corporation what
ever.
Resolued, That the Legislature shall not contract
loans or Cause to be issued certificates OF debt bonds
Of the State redeemabe the pleasure of the State
for period greater than twenty-iour years
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-18

ROYAL MARRIAGE.-The Emperor ofAustria
and the princess Sidona, of Saxony, are to be mar
red next May, with great splendor The princess
is only II, and very beautiful. Her father, the
Prince John, brother of the reigning king, is, ow-
ing to the latter having offspring, next heir to
the throne. AS the princess is Roman Catholic,
the alliance will give great satisfaction tothe Pope,
while it mns on the other hand be disagreeable to
Prussia, from the additional weight likely to be
derived by Austria and Germany
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-18
Census Of Bedford County.
Increase in len years. ............... 1877

Lndwick Albright citizen Of Alamance county,
North Carolina, came to shocking death on Tues
day the 24lh ult. He had been drinking freely, and
was left seated by the fire in his own house After
about hour of his returning, found him y-
ing upon his face, with his mead and shoulders in the
fire, and dead. His head was nearly consumed and
his hands dropped of the wrist upon his being lifted
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-18
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
SENATE.

FRIDAY Jan. II.
A communication received from the House of
Delegates informing the Senate that they had adopted
resolutions requesting the Governor of virginia to
the State of Vermont resolutions received from
that State relating to the promotion OF pc ace, which
Senate
The question then taken, and the resolutions re-
eeved fiom the House oil, Delegates were nmousy
concurred in by the Senate.
Alter the transaction of some business OF no general
interest, Mr.. ISBELLs motion, the Senate adjourned.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-18

Ii s announced in the English papers that SIR John
Shiel as Master OF the Mint" and one OF our
tempOIaTes describes as descent from The sublime"
10 the ridiculous" We think il very good appoint
ment--a snng place tor man of science. with good
pay niue 70 90 and ample leisure 10 devote TO scient-
nc pursuits 1t Is an appointment believe. Tor lde
and was once held by Sir Isaac Newton. who made
h9gy OF ms grandes discoveries and publications while
hold Ing The office.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-18

A CRAsH,-Y yesterday afternoon, whilst the work
men were engaged in dsmanlling the tenement stua-
ted on the corner of Main and 18th streets, portion
OF the Eastern parapet wall fell into 18th street. with
tremendous crash producing similar to the dis
charge of heavy piece OF ordnance. Fortunately.
no person sustained injury by the falling bricks
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-18

A ship in the Persian Gulf in the course O
twenty months, had her copper encased with living
coral 10 the thickness of two feet.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-18

1t is somewhat singular that daguerreoypes can.
not be taken in Europe equal to those taken in the
United States
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-18

~ FLETCiIER'S HAIR TONIC is the best
preparation ever offered the public prevent Bald
ness, cure scur dandru to SOFTEN strengthen and
beautify the hair.
For CHILDREN il is especially recommended as form
ing the basis OF line head of hair Prepared and for
the American Hotel; also to be had at AIDE d Gray's,
R. r. Duvars, and K. A. Meredh's, Druggists, Main
street, and H. J. Miller IT'S Broad street; Thos. II.
Rosser, Petersburg; John H. Seay, Lynchburg; VIM
Smith, Raleigh, N. G., and I. B. Phillips, Baltimore,
Md. Price so cents per bottle. ia IA
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-18
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF RICHMOND.

ARRIVED,
Schr. Hanover, Lampkin, New York.
Schr. Telegraph, Boze, Baltimore.
Schr. Advance DAVIS, Norfolk.
SAILED,
Schr. Richmond, Dearborn, New York.
" Schr. VIM. Fl. Mailer Price, New York.
Schr. Rosamond, Toby, Pernambuco.
s.Schr. Champion, Burdick, Stonmgton.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-18

FIRE.--A stable belonging to Mr. VIM. Wingo,
near the Western termination Of Clay street was des-
troyed by fire Thursday evening about7 o'clock. We
are sorry to hear that Mr.. w likewise lost valuable
horse and furniture wagon by the fire. No nsu-
rance
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-18

CURE FOR THE TETTER.--Take one ounce OF
sulphurate Of potash, put it into large glass jar
and pour on it quart of cold soft water; stop il
tightly and leave it to dissolve. To use it pour
alittle into a cup, and dpin softsponge Battle
the eruptions five or six times day; continue this
process until a cue is effected; in most cases ii
will not take more than day or two.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-18
DIED.

At his residence in Chesterfield county, the 9th
December last, Mr.. SOLOMAN GODSEY, IN the
seth year o. his age
agY' Petersburg papers will please copy.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-18

A mammoth cotton mill has just been erected in
Manchester, N. Fl. 1t is four hundred feet long
and'six stories high, built of brick.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-18

~ roner with two children healthy and strong. sold
for no fault; sold cheap to remain in Richmond or the
neghborhood
uY~ Apply opposite Dispatch Office, or address box
200 Post Office. ia A-Gt
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-18

false alarm of fire was sounded in the third ward
astevenng.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-18
THE CENSUS.

VERMoNT.-The total population oil this Stale Off.
eiay ascertaned by the census of 1850 is. 34 1929
By the census of 1910 it was, 29l 1874
Increase. ........ Observation-Disclosures. % 425
This is an increase of little over eight per cent
which tells badly for the conlumacious litlle Green
Mountain State. She will probably lose represen-
tative OF Congress, which honest man need regret
McHIGAN-Ihe census returns, apparently com
plete, show the following results
Population in 1850. 400 600
DO do 1910. ..............2l 2267
Increase. .............s .lS7 1888
Or more than SO per cent! The population OF Mich
igan 10 1915 was 304 $50.
u. S. STocKs--At the New York stock exchan pe
on the 18th, SKIES payable in 1867, sold for ll6. and
axes payable in '6S, with coupons for 100
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-18

WARM BATHS LETcHER's Bathing Estab
ltshmen, under The American Hotel, is open daily
from A, Nj. TO 10 P NJ Single baths 25c, or five
tickets tor ST.. &C IS
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-18

The Petersburg Inteligencer makes the following re-
marks upon the Governors and the Enqurer's propo-
siton to exc out deficient revenue by "discrini.
mating tax on Northern products:
While are willing TO GO as far as any reasonable
would desire foster the various interests OF the
South, have very great doubt that the plan recon-
mended by the Governor and endorsed by the Enqui-
rer, will attain the objects proposed. Very few arti-
ces Ore manufactured at the South and there are
a very large number which cannot be proGahly man
ufactured at the South for years to come, and the
consequence OF uniform ad vaoem on articles of
Northern manufacture would be- that the Southern
would pay The tax in the event Of these fab
RIGS being brought into the State, in the that
the tax high to exclude them altogether, no
revenue would be derived from them by the Common
wealth. This is proposition easily illustrated. Sup
pose the State levied of 10 per cent on Northern
made hats, sold in Vrgniar The hat merchant would
pay the tax, but his customer would reimburse him by
paying S. and so cents for hat which, previous in this
tax sold for s. But suppose that the tax so bgh
that the merchant could not bring it here Cor SALE
Then it is obvious that tax at all be derived
from it, In either event, therefore, the Enqnirer's
plan fails II increases The revenue, it does il by in
creasng the of the citizens Of Virginia. If it ex.
cludes the articles altogether it OF adds nothing
to the treasury
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-18

TO give reliefto cruel pangs oil pain,
Relieve the patient from his torturng grief,
To cure instantly Burns, Sores and Sprains,
Is the object of Railways Ready Relief.
Sores OF all kinds, Lumbago and stiff back,
rheumatism, Cramps, Paralysis and Gout,
Frost Bitten t.lesh-or Cold, Cuts or Chaps
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-18

1NDIAf OUTRAGEs IN F1oRIpA.a-We frequently hear
of Indian outrages in Florida, but upon investigation
they generally have had their origin solely
in the fears OF of the inhabitants Thus, the la
test Indian oulioge' rested upon the following unsta
bic founda ton Col. Marshall, planter, living
New Smyrna, purchased some wagons from wreck on
Indian River, and sent severe slaves down to bring
them up. A free boy accompanied the slaves, and
sisted in bringing several wagons to the HaulGUer
the river; the slaves induced the boy to remain with the
wag ons and cook breakfast for them, whilst they
turned TO the wreck the opposite side of tho river
and brought up the remaining wagons. As the slaves
reached the bank of the river their return they OBJ
served deer, and yeed at it, wherenpon the free boy
on the opposite side of the river mistook his comrades
Tor Indians, left the breakfast the fire. jumped into
the mail carriers boat, and made sail for the post on
Indian River called Fort Capron On his arriva there
Major Lowd, the commanding officer, dispatched u
detachment of soldiers under the command of Lieut.
Cook the Hauover, TO ascertan,the facts; and upon
the arrival of the command, the whole story was re-
| vealed as above stated.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-18
MARIETTA, Gro,
Dnd DIR. 1850.

" s End Dec. 1850 5
SIR-I have the honor to forward to you copy of
the preaable and resolutions, adopted by the Southern
Convention. at its late session in Nashville You will
perceive that it was the expectation of the Convent ton
that this document would be laid before your Legisla
ture at as early day it may suit your Excellen
cys convenience, with the hope that their proceedings
may produce harmony of action, among the States
interested in the subject to which they relate.
have the honor to be,
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
CHARLES MCDONALD.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-13

upon danger like the celebrated Knight OF Instinct ,ha
they call a. and purchase copy OF the conederaes
in honor of old Ireland, and Lord Edward Fitzgerald
II is onamcnred with fine por,rus OF Thomas Addi
Emmett and Fitzgerald
The Hlrmony Of Prophecy or ScripuraI illustrations
the AHocaypse; by Alexander Keith, DID. work whici
makes Scripture preemineny witness for ITSELF 1t may
DC considered as of revelation of revelation IL
many mind it will bring igh, where thick darkness pre-
vailed before
TIE Pictorial Field Book ofus Rsrolution No. l3, embra
clng many OF the events of the year l776.
The Heirs Of Vast IEayland by Mary Hewitt. This is
an interesting moral tale written in Mrs. Hnws happies
STYLE The gentle and loving nature of Honour Midway
The goodness and nobeness of Mr. Ewoby, and the in
triguin and schemng Mrs Dutton with her mariageab
daughters, are portrayed with TACT discrimination, and
ruihiuIness TO nature which lend peculiar charm to the
writings Of this gifted aulhoress
The book is full Of interest and poetical Justice, and
though as labeled il is tale rather than novel, many OF
the characters painted vigorously and with considerable
elaboration. Mr. Elworthy and Honour will remind the
reader OF Rochester and Jane Eyre The story
the disappointment of many cxpecants by the marriage OF
the owner OF nn immense property II is very readable
while its sentiment is excellent II begins as folows "s
travellers from distant points, unconscious each other
existence set forth In the morning with common object
Ing OF some spot Of neres-so daily in the great
journey Of ile At one and the moment various in
dydas yet unknown each other are drawn by cir
cumstance, destiny towards meeting point
Time the Arrnger-by the author Of Two Old Mems
Tales, Emilia Wyndham, &c.
The Novels Of Mrs. Marsh of which this is one and one
of the bcstarc we'll known in this country, and have
Inycd extensive popularity. This work makes No. 1885,
Of the Peoples Library OF Select Novels.
"Con.miSsioaer De Lunqtco Inquirendo-a sketch by
the interchangeable G. p. K. James, This work is the first
part OF the travels of the Chevalier de Lunatco giving
among many slices Of green cheese glance the political
constitution of the Moon-the origin and of the l
commissinn-and full account of the extraordinary
powers Of the Chevaler De Lunatico.
Mary Bella Francona Story, by the author Of the Rolo
Books This is the fourth fifth in the series of popular
stories which the welknown author jacob Abbott, is
gagged in writing for the instruction and OF chill
drcn
Mary Erskine, and Beechnut also stories from the
pen Of the valuable and popular writer for the young
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-06-13
RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE l2. 1851.
MIR. WEBSTERS BUFFALO SPEECH.
The Whg papers of yesterday publish the following letter

mr.
WAsBISGToS, JUNE 5, ls4l.
My Dear Sir: When arrived at New York my attention
was called paragraph in the teegraphic report of my
speech at Buffalo. Under the circumstances is wonderful
accomplished reporter performed the service well
he did but mistake occurred Of some importance,
end Of the speech, represented having said "Cen-
emen regret exceedingly Tint slavery exists in the South
States and that Congress has over H." This
is entirely in opposition TO the whole drift of my
marks that it might have been hoped that all would have
garded it as misprint Ii appears however,
that this universally the and therefore the re-
porter very promptly caused the following correction 10 be
inserted in the Herald the paper in which the report first
appeared "Gentemen regret exceedingly that slavery eS
lists in the Southern States but Congress has no power TO
act upon IT, 1t may be, however, that In the dpenshton
of Providence remedy for this evil may occur or may
hoped for hereafter"
Ii must be obvinus to every intelligent person. that IT
Congress possessed power slavery it exists in the
Southern States any attempt n exercise such would break
up Union, surely as would an attempt 10 miro
duce slavery into Massachusetts,. These subjects OF
mere State right and State authority intended originally to
be left entirely with the States, and they must SO DC el' sun,
if we wish tu preserve the Cnion
You liberty 10 make any use OF ms eler "hicii
YOU may think necessary remove false impressions
am my dear sir, with the tIues egarc your ooealeh'
servant, DANIEL WEBSTER.
Hon. JOHN ~ BORIS, Richmond Va.
Even with this correction Mr. Websters Buffalo speech
abounds in most Objectionable matter though we give him
full credit for his manly stand in defence OF the consu-
tonalty and full execution of the fugitive slave law Inc
offensive and mschevous portions of the speech have
already criticized-bu there is much force and truth in
,he following review of Mr. Webstes unsound principles
by one of his Northern compcers the Boston Post that
we present il at large: