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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-20
GENERAL ASSEMBLY or VIRGINIA.
WEpNEsDAY, March 10, 1851.
& 81 A rINL,

WEDNEsDAY, MARCH IJ, I60I.
SENATE
The Senate took up and passed the bill authorizing
an increase OF the capita stock OF the Junction Valley
Turnpike Company and, also tile bill authorizing the
construction OF a bridge across New River, in Giles
county; The bill providing for the construction of a
railroad 10 the Ohio river then taken up and deba-
ted till the adjournment.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-20
GEoRen.-The following are the results of tie

We learn from The Lexington G.z,1te that the tavern
house at Fancy HiA Roekbridge, kept by Mr.. w G
Wight was entirely consumed by fire on the night OF
the lilh sIan and that negro boy psrshed in the
flames
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-20

Hon. WALTER Forward. The Pittsburgh
Journal learns from private correspondence with
Mr.. Forward, nov Charge.at Copenhagen, that in
consequence ola late lamented doath in his family
he has invited his recall, and that his request has
been complied with.-Nat Int
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-20
THE TINES TERMS.

EAlhY TINES per annutn, if paid in advance, or
within 80 days from the beginning of subscribers
xs.r northumberland So 90
%. if not paid lin every easel. ...--...., w
SEMl-WEEkLY TIMES, per annum, If paid
in advance, or within 80 days. &c......-..-.. 90
DO If not SO maid lin every easel ......... 4 90
Single copies, Daily Times, two cents each; semi
weekly three cents each-n wrappers ready for mailing
tour 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, on Broad street-price two
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-20

Whilst it is again going the rounds, we may as
well insert Gen. Cass's famous letter to the Chi
cago Convention. Here it is:
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-20

FLETCHER'S HAIR TONIC.-This compound
will be found on trial 10 be superior TO any othe article
ever offered the public for curing scuft or dandruti
prevent the hair from falling off turning grey and
cure all diseases the head scalp. 1t is composed
OF vegetable extracts, approved by the highest medical
authority. 1t naver leaves the in suspense s
virtues clears the head OF all scurf and dandrn renders
the hair beautifully SOFT and gives to it dark, durable
lustre, which, with its well known curative powers, in
emptions and diseases OF the scalp renders it inds-
pensable article in the house hold OF every family
Price nifty cents per bottle For sale wholesale and
retail by VIM. Fletcher under the American Hotel
Also to be had at Adie q Grays, r. r. Duvals and
r. A. Meredi,h's, Druggists, Main street, and f. J.
Miller, ITS Broad street Thomas Fl. Rosser Peters
burg; John H. Seay, Lynchbprg and " lillian Smith,
Raleigh N. G.. te 10
fYTWIGGS' MlXTURE.-This singular plepa-
ration for changing grey hair to its natural color is be
ing applied by many persons in the citv all Of whom
are verifying the experience OF the gallant general
We perceive great change in the hair of some of tina
honorable members FLETCHER, under the American
Hotel has it neatly put up with full directions, al soc.
per bottle. ie Is
WARM sBA'fHs.- FLErcHER's Bathing Estab
ltshment, under the American Hotel, is open daily
from 6 A. NJ to 10 7. Nj. Single baths 25c, or five
ickets tor 81 oc 10
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-20

EpASK FITS Travelling, Work, Clothes, Key,
Ee Plate, lumber, Cigar, Fruit. Sailors, Knitting.
Cap and Market Baskets; French embroidered and
plain Baskets; Relicues and Satches and Birds Nests.
A large assortment for sale by
X, M. ZIMM ERMAN,
NH 20 ISL Eagle Square,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-20

To give reliefto cruel pangs ofpan,
Relieve the patient from his torturing 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 flesh--or Cold, Cuts or Chaps
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1851-05-17

LET HER BE.--One of our Detroit mercan-
tile gentlemen, who was travelling eastward
a short time since, went to the clerk on one
Of the Ontario boats. to be shown to his state
room. The clerk handed the applicant key,
st the same time pointing 10 door at some
little. distance. Our friend went in the direc-
tion indicated, but opened the door next to
his own. where he discovered lady passen-
ger making her toilette. who upon ihe stran-
gers appearance. uttered low scream; go
@way Il 90 awayP screamed the lady. Let
ter B, Screamed the clerk 4 am not touch
ihgher-at alll' screamed the indignant mer,
chant
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1851-05-17
Capital Ghost Story.

Dedicated IN special manner. to all Nssrs-'
paper readers
That apparisions do not always wander
without sufficient cause. is proved BY the well
6tsested fact which We give with the endorse
ment Of the Montreal Transcript:
Last Tuesday fortnight, as MrS--. (a'la-
dy Of literary taste and rather studions habits)
sat reading in her drawing room, the clock on
the mantelpiece struck twelve; as the last
stroke reyerbefated through the apartments,
the door was suddenly flung open. nthe act
Of raising her head TO reprove the intrusion
tunrnng forl of her servant her eyes rested
On the form of her late husband; she scream
ed and fell senseless on che carpet. This
brought up such members of the family as
had not yetsretired TO rest; restoFatives were
pdministdFed. and when Mira had regain
ed possession Of her suspended faculties, and
berg woman Of strong mind and highly cul-
tivated intellect, she felt disposed TO consider
the whole distress she had undergone as the
result Of certain associations betweenthe mel
ancholy tale she had been perusing and her
late loss operating on a partially deranged
nervous system. She, however, considered it
advisable her maid servant should repose in
her chamber. lest any return of what she had
determined 70 consider nervous affection
should distress herrelf and alarm the family.
Last Tuesday night. feeling stronger and in
better spirits than she had been for several
months past Mrs. - dispensed with the
presence Of her attendant retiring alone to
her chamber, and went to bed little before
ten ten o'clock. Exactly as the clock struck
twelve she was awaked from sleep; and dis
tinctly beheld the apparation she had before
seen. advancing from the table Ton which stood
her night lamp till il stood opposite to and
drew aside the hecurtains of her bed A sense
81 sudOcating oppression deprived her Of all
power 70 scream aloud. She describes hel
very blood retreating with icy cl.illness to hel
heart from every vein. The countenanee o.
her beloved in life wore not its benevolent as
peets the eyes once beaming with affection
were now Exed with stern regard on the trem-
bling half dissolved being. who with the cour,
agepf desperation. thus abjured him. Charles
dear Charlesl why are you come again p
= Jessie. slowly and solemnly aspirated The
shadowy form waving in its hand = small rolt
ri wrk-paper, Jessie. pay my nesOspaper ac
counts, and lei me rest IN peace
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1851-05-17

At the conclusion Of the concert of Miss
Lind worthy farmer from jackson county
10 this State, thus expressed himself 10 an ac-
quantance
well. she's an almighty screamer, and a
darn'd pretty gall at that. She's the very i'm
age. too, Of Sally jones' Person Jones' darter'
whois counted tho best singer in old Jackson
But Sally can beat her sucking corn. warrent
you You never seed Sally shuck .
No. never did, e.st
Well. you ort'er!''
The acquaintance mentally conceded the
question thatif Miss Lind is 'screamer,' she
can't shuek corn-at least with Sally Jones
. ~ ss-ss ST. Louis Times
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1851-05-17
FREEMAN, HODGES & Co.
IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS,
SO LIBERTY STREET, NEW YORK.
TBetweon Brordway and Nassau.

Between Brordway and Nassau.
A RE now receiving rich and beautiful assort-
n ment of Fancy Silk and Millinery Goods, to
which we would particularly invite the attention of
all Cash Purchasers, and will make it an object Tor
them 10 give us call, as we determined to sell
our assortment for Cash, lower than ever before Of
fered in this market.
Milliners can supply themselves with every ar
tcIe in their line. at about the cost Of Importation
or Auction prices. Many of our goods are mann
factured expressly for own sale, and cannot be
surpassed for beauty of low prices.
Rich Hat and Cap Ribbons, a large variety.
Silks and Satins for Bonnets.
Grapes, Grape Lisses, Tarletons and Illusion
Laces.
Trimmings for Hats, Caps and Dresses.
Jenny Lind Caps, Party and Opera Head dresses.
Embroidered Capes, Collars, Cuffs. and Chem-
selts.
Embroidered Edgings and Insertings, Swiss and
Muslin. -
Thread, Brussels, Valenciene, Silk and Lisle
Thread Laces. .
Embroidered, REVERE and Plain Linen Cambria
Handkerchief.
Gloves and Mits, Kid, Silk, ,'Lisle Thread and
Sewing SiIk. ScArfs, Cravats aud Dress HIS
Swiss JacOnette, Book Muslns, and Bishop Lawns
Embroidered, Damask and Plain Cantoe Grape
Shawls. A Full Assortment of Straw Goods
French and American Artificial Flowers With a
large variety not mentioned above. All wishng 10
avoid paying long prices wifi make money Oy calling
and satisfying themselves.
Feb. g, 1851
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1851-05-17
B OOKSA BOOKS!

I The subscribers have just received
Decidedly -fhe Largest aud Best selection of
- " o MA S9 - -
liver DROUGHT TO THIS MARKET
IL Miscellaneous, Classical, Medical and School
Books, among which, the following are u fewi
The writings Of GenW ashingtOn, by Jared Sparks,
~ volumes.
Presso't'' coaquestof PsIn, 2 yOln%esi p l,.s
do Ferdinand and isabella, 3volsia2 81 ia
do MisceIlanies, l vol;
Allison's History of Europe, 4 vols; z7ss4sas 7a9
Hildreih's United States, 8 volsi .97 F-i .s
Maccaulsy's History Of England, vols;
Hallam's Works, 4 vols; Gibbons Rome, 4 vols.
Stephens Yucatani Greecei Egypt--2 vols each
Complete Works OF Lorenzo Dow; =5
Addison's Works; Burke's do.
Josephus' Works and 2 vols; Byron's do
ShaksPeare's Works, and 2 vols
Rollins History /" '' do
Chambers Information for the People, 2 vols;
American ReVolution2 2 vols:
Marshal's Washington, 2 volumes;
Meals Puritans, vols; Life Of Brant, vsls;
Mrs Edgeworih's Works % vols; 81 fG
Sparks American Biography, 10 vols; e.ta sss Cd
Memoirs and Administrations of the Presidents;
CoOper's Naval History; Brands Encyclopaedia
History ofthe GirondislS; Life Of Franklin;
Mrs. Bremer's Novels, complete in vol; 81.
IIarper's Family Library, "a volumes;
do School District Library, $50 volumes;
do Classical Library, 20 volumes
swans Ireatlsei swans Mlscellanyi
Webster's Dictionary, unabridged
do do Large, revised;
do do University edition;
do do School edition;
United States Dispensatory, late edition;
Eberlee's Practice; Eberlee's Therapeutics;
Smiths Hand Surgery; Watson s Practice;
Hooper's Dictionary;
SCHOOL BOOKS OF ALL KINDS
M'Gufftr's Eclectic series of Readers;
RAYS, Adams, Smiths, Davis, Dabol's and Per-
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Cla;k's, Smith IS, Well's, Burritt's ndsKirkam's
Grammar;
Smiths, oloney's Morse's and Parley's GeOgra-
ply &c, &c.
STA NARY.
Any quantity of Fools Cap. and Letter Paper
| plain and ruled, Gilt Edged and Embossed;
Letter Envelopes. of allkiads and styles.
GALL AND SEE! At
N "@ So
Buckland's Brick Block.
s. BUCKLAND & co.
Fremont, July, 1850 IL
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1851-05-17
Rlg Stories.

We remember hearing story some years
ago which, having never seen il in print. We
venture to relate: .ssaz - ssa
-sA company of great story-tellers, had as
zembled one evening IN the bar-Toom Of tav-
ern out west, and some astonishing narratives
real Wrappers had been given for sure
facts AZ lenthgth when the imaginaiions OF
the narrators Of these tales began to fail them,
somebody called on a quite young man, who
sat gravely in a corner, for his story.
sOh, said be, candidly, I hav'nt anything
20 say. l might tell story, but nothing 10
compare with what has just been told
However the company insisted, and the
young man began:-
The adventure I am about to relate, is
somewhat singular, but it will not surprise you
after what you have heard. / was once skat-
ing on very smooth and extensive field OF
ice, and having excellent skates on my feet, /
amost dew indeed, so great was my velocity,
thak did moi see an air mole which lay in my
but dropped into il like bar Of lead. and had
my head shaved clean Of my shoulders By the
sharp ice.'
This assertion created great laugh. and
some one asked the young man how many
times bis head would bear shaving of.
Hear me OUT be said gravely. You re-
member said was going very swiftly, and
that she day was exceedingly cold. My bod
dy then with its acquired velocity went under
the ice. as fast as my head moved over it. and
coming to another air hole, up popped my
body. and down dropped my head. and froze
in the exact position would have desired
So you see, had my he ad cut off and put on
again wilhout the least exertion on my part
tLuckyl'
But this is not the end of my adventure.
On my return home. sat by the FIRE relat-
ing my wonderful escape, when my neck be-
ginning to thaw, 1 undertook blow my nose.
and threw my head-chuck behind the
backlogp
And what then p
Nothing. repeated the narrator. gravely,
feeling of his neck, only my head, believe
hasn't stuck quite as well sincep
tits needless to say that this was the las,
big story told that night in the country tavern
Star Spang. Banner.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1851-05-17
MEDICINE DEPOT
DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS,
OILS, DYE-STUFFS, dc.
J. F. WOOSTER.

NTOULD respectfully inform the inhabitants OF
w Fremont and vicinity, that he has opene d the
store recently occupied by Messrs. Oppenhcimer,
with good and well selected sssnrtme nj Of Drugs,
Medicines, Paints, Oils, Dye-Stuffs &C., which
he offers very fair aud liberal terms.
Having been engaged in the business for several
years, he assure the public that from his expe-
rience and facilities in buying in the New YoIkand
Eastern Markets, that he and will sell as low as
any establishmentin in Northern Ohio. lie will not
be undersod.
Please call and examine quality and prices, andi
don't sellyou, it viii not be owing the price
Physicians particularly invited to call and ex-
anime quality and prices.
All. F. Wooster's Drug Store may be found a
choice lot OF Liquors for Medicinal. Mechanical, s.
Sacramentalpurposes Alcohol, 4rh proof Brandy,
pure. Pure Juice of the Grape. Port Wine, Ma
deria, Sherry, &c.
Fremont Dec. 1850.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1851-05-17
Purify the Blood and a I is We'll.
A REMARK KABIE CHRE.

Columbus, Indiana. June 5ih. 1850.
Messrs. s. d. Hoyt& CO.-Gentlemen: About
six months since was attacked with what my hIIl-
lily physician called Bilious Pneumonia, which be-
came seated ddeepiy on my lungs, aud after my ply
sican had broken up the fever my lungs still SCENE
ed to be seriously affected. Ihad no appetite what
ever; nv skin seemed TO have lost its action aud
Junction. there was perspiraiion, and in fact my
selfas well as my friends had given me up incur
able in consequence of my complexion of disease,
and age which is about sixty years, until OF my
neighbors called to see me, who some four months
since afflicted similarly myself and had pur-
chasad a couple of bottles of DK. 5. ID. HowE's
COMPOUND EXTRACT OF SAKsAPARILLA, and it gave
her such speedy relief, she prevailed me to pur
chase bottle and try it. done more 10 CRAFTY
my friends than that had any expectation OF being
benefited by the medicine, but before had taken
the whole of one bottle my strength and appetite
began to improve rapidly well my skin, began
to perform its proper function. l purchased the
second bottle, and by the time it all taken
resored to as good health as have enjoyed for
the last twenty years. Mrs. L. M'KINNEY.
DR.. s. jackson distinguished physician of Indi-
certies to the above cure, and uses DR.. Howe's
SHAKER SARsAHARILLA in his private practice and
recommends its use for all diseases arising from a
vitated state Of the blood and system. Such testi-
mony is OF more real value than pages OF ordinary
advertise ments.
The great success which has attended the use OF
DR.. s. D. Howe's Shaker Sarsaparlla since its in
PRODUCTION in the western states, has established its
character in this section ofcountry.
This as the only SarsapriHa that acts on
the Liver, Kidneys and Blood at the same time,
and hence ats singular efficacy and success. Be
sure and get DR.. s. d. HosOe's Shaker Sarsa-
parilId and take no other
Quart Bottles 5 per bottle or bottles for SIS.
FOR SALE BY
S. BUCKLAND q CO.,
Fremont, Sandusky county.
g. oity-
George Ebert, Tiffin, And by
DR.. S. D. HOWE d CO., Proprietors,
No |, College Hall, Cincinnati o.
To whom all orders must be Addressed. a
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1851-05-17

Gehtle. geutie sisters twaiTn, RI
an sad with toll and pain, q "
: Hoping struggling. altin vain, i 6
And would be with you again,
Sick and weary, letne 60 H2@8
To our homestead, old and low, y
Where the cool fresh breezcs blow d
There shall be WE'LL know. z5sr.s =
q Violets. gold. and white. and blue,
~ Sprout up sweetly through the dew. Z
I.ilacs now are budding, too
Oh pine to be with youl ai tss.
am lonely and unbIest--
"a ] am weary. and would rest
Where all things are brightest best
In the lovely. lovely West.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1851-05-17
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Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1851-05-17
Extract from Letter.
To those Just Married. =" Had known y

~
"DR A. NJ. MAURIcEAU: Had known OF the i'm
portant matters treated Of in The Married Womana
Private Medical Companion some years ago. how
much misery might have escaped! | have suffered
wears from causes which you point out in your book
without knowing what to do obtained copy, and
found my case treated of. trust every female VIII
avail herself of the information contained In It's PageS
Letters are daily received of this character unne
eessary to present.
To those vet unmarried but contemplating mar.
riage, or perhaps hesitating to the proprety f
incurring the responsibilities attendant upon it, the
importance of being possessed of the revelations
tanned in these pages, so Intimately involving then
future happiness not be appreciated
1t is of course, impracticabe 30 convey more fully
the various subjects treated Of they are of ma
ture strictly intended for the married or those con
tempIatng marriages. neither is it necessary, since
it is every ones duty to become possessed OF knowE
edge whereby the suferings to which wlie moth
or. or a sister, may be subject, can be obviated.
e. CouIes VIII be sent by Mail free Of Postage
to the Purchaser.
R-s- On the recent of One Dollar, 1.-THE MAR.
RiED WOMAN'S PRIVATE MEDICAL COM
PANION"i is sent (nn0iled freeJ to any part OF the
United States. All letters must be postpaid excspt
those containing a remtance), aud addressed to DR.
A. NJ. MAURICEAU, Box 1924, New York CITY
Publishing Office. No. lae Liberty st., New York.
over 200 Copies have been sent BY ~ Nall. ~,
within three months with perfect safety ana eet'
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Eg CAUTION.-Thc public are eau
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the title of the work as "The Married La
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er titles. The title of the work is "Th
Married WO4MANS' Priuate Medicd
Companion" by DR.. A. NJ. Mauriceau.