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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-07
FLORIDA

The Legislature OF Florida adjourned ia the night
ottriday, the 25th ultimo Amongst the most mpor-
tant business which transacted during its session
the Tallahassee Sentinel enumeraes the organization
of separate Supreme Court, Board of Internal I'm
provements, and Board OF Agriculture; the ncorpora-
ton Of the Atlantic and Gulf Central Railroad Com.
pany and OF some half dozen or more plank road
companies; the revival of the Atlantic and Gull Rail-
way Company; the incorporation Of the State Bank.
the passage OF law to secure the swamp and over.
flowed lands, &c all OF which are regarded as acts
destined to exert beneficial influence upon the for
tunes of the State.
Leslie A. Thompson, Esq was chosen to complete
the Bench OF the Supreme Court.
AZ respects the position OF F orda on the slavery
question, the Sentinel takes occasion to correct an
erroneous paragraph, wnch vert The rounds Of most
OF Inc newspaper press two three weeks ago, and
which, IN substance, stated that the Legislature OF FIori-
da had adopted report and resolutions presented by
the House Committee on Federal Relations The
Sentinel says:
"The late General Assembly Of this State took no
action at all upon the slavery question. The Senate
we think, never had proposition upon the subject be-
lore il during the session. The House had good ma
ny--all of which have heretofore been placed before
the reader--but none OF them ever pressed to
vote. A Joint committee of fifteen were also appointed
by both Houses, and this committee were referred the
address and resolutions OF the late Nashville Conyen-
ton and various other documents emanatng from the
Legislatures OF the other States but the committee ne
yer reported The proposition of the late adjourned ses-
sion OF the Nashville Convention for Southern Con-
gress to be hed at Montgomery, in Alabama, next
winter, was early laid before the General Assembly in
seecal message from the Governor, but 1 met with
no response.
ln the House, indeed, towards the end of the session.
an amendment was moved to the resolutions of the
Committee on Federal Relations providing for an cleo
ZION OF deputies to this Congress but the whole matter
was laid upon the table the next time it came up
The General Assembly having, with all the lights
before them, tailed to make any legal provision for a
representation in the Southern Congress it will hard
]y be supposed that the Executive can in any way feel
authorized to take action the SUBJECT Equally should
this significant omission TO check any attempt TO
get up bastard representations by Courthouse eetngs
in which not a tenth of tn people represented"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-07

AN UNEXPECTED TERMINATION TO AN ELoPEMENr-
The English papers give an account of Young mar
ried man who eloped FROM the neighborhood of Man
chester with female relative, intending to proceed to
America in one OF the packet ships. The passages
were taken and every arrangement made. Unfortunate
y for the schemes Of the iaihess husband an intima-
ton OF the circumstances was sent to the wife, who
sold her goods and came to Liverpool Immediate
~. Itarng communicated her story to the Capnin of
the We sci in Which her husband wa. about TO sa she
was allowed TO 90 board just the time of sailing
The young woman who had run away with the bus.
band was sent on shore, and when the husband retired
70 hs berth, he found in place ofhs paramour his law
tul wife.
Wonder what he c, in rhan ba e,y H.. ,h.xo,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-07

"ILLIAM p. LADD. wholesale and retail
Wv Apothecary and Druggist, No. 3l9. head of
Broad street, Shockoe Hill, Richmond, Va, dealer in
English Mediserranean Ind a, and all Foreign and Do
Also, Paints. Oils, Varnsh Dye Stuffs Window Glass
Putty &C. for sale on the most accommodating terms
~ Orders from Country Merchants and Physicians
thankfully received and promptly attended to.
ia Eft W.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-07
NEW STYLE MEDAL


N. B.--Their NORTHERN COMBINATION
SKY LIGHT is now in ull operations it is the largest
in the State
VIM. A. PRATT & CO., Proprie,ors.
Nv Ic-aOvtf
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-07

THOS. J. RANDOLPH Building
A. STEVENSON, Committee
5. All communications might be addressed through
the Proctor, at the University Of Virginia post pad)
g@%Y The Union and National lnteigencer Of
or tr.weekly; the Pennsylvania, semi or tr weekly;
and the Jee rsonan Republican, will insert until The
2Sth OF February, and send their account to Colone
Kemper, Proctor, at the University Of Virginia.
ia 2l-ct29F
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-07

HpOLLOCK'S DYSPEPSIA AND CHRO-
III MIC THRASH SPIRITS.-The properties of
this celebrated medicine beng conceived from the ma
ny highly respectable testimonials received for
effected in the above Diseases would respectfully
inform those laborng under dyspepsia and chrome
thrash, and my applicants Tor the medicine.
Ladds Drug store, 3l9 Broad ST., where satisfactory
reference can be given The medcinecan only be OBJ
tanned at my house on Brook Avenue, or from my on
ly agent, VIM. P. Laid.
fe6-tf nANJEI pOIJ O(,K
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-07

NT OTICE-The subscriber respectfully informs
~ his friends and customers, and the public gene
rally that he has hand and is constantly manutac-
turing to ORDER the style of Boots and Shoes
known as the Rough and Ready, or English walking
Shoes" He respectfully soicis call before purcha-
sing elsewhere. JAMES BOLTON,
fe 5-6t No. 238 Broad street.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-07

ELLING OFF AT AND BELOW
~ COST, FOR CASH ONLY.-Contemplatin
change in our business, we shall from this day, sell
off our entire stock of
DRY GOODS AND FANCY ARTICLES,
consisting of great variety, at and below COST
All those in oil such Goods, will do we'll give az
made with care.
ia I6 I'm II. ROSENFELD & BRO.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-07

uass THE cheapest place in the city to get EFu
HMX MOLESKIN HATS AND CALF nS
~ SKIN BOOTS is at J. H. ANTHO-@Sa
NY'S, Columbian Hotel corner.
Moleskin Hats, Of the best quality, So SO.
Calf skin sewed Boots only SO so.
Second qHality Moeskin Hats So 90.
Fashionable silk Hats SO so.
He sells no article that will not prove satisfactory to
the BUYER ie 7
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-07

AT AND BELOW COST-FOR CASH
A- ONLY.-Freneh, English and German Merinoes,
Coburgs Poplins, Alpaccas, Cashmeres, Mouselines,
Ginghams and Cacoes. The foregoing goods will be
sold off the above terms, preparatory to making al
erations in the store. Those who ish avail them
selves of the opportunity OF purchasing desirable goods
at the lowest prices will please call soon at
VIM J. SWORDS,
No. 225 Broad street, Shockoe Hill,
Sign of the Dry Goods Box.
N.B-Every description OF woolen goods will also
be closed out very cheap. a25
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-07

MJ Office TO TIMBER GATHEKEES.-
"a Proposals will be received at tho office O. the
James K yer and Kanawha Company until the both
point which will be designated, Con the Basin bank if
from above and at Rockets if from below ia the city
OF Richmond, the following described timber for lock
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-07

EDERUViAN GUANO.-J am now receiving a
"a "a supply OF pure Peruvian GUANO, direct from
the Islands. Persons wishing a supply for Spring
crops, would do well to send in their orders without
delay. HUGH W FRY
in I7-1aw6w
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-07

HEOARDiNG AND DAY SCHOOL, Con-
ED Quoted by Rev. Messrs. HoGE, Moore and LOVE.
Asa few vacancies will occur on the lst of Mach,
parents who unable to place their daughters in
my family, in consequence of the limited number be-
immediate application.
There will also be room for few more day
scholars ON the LIST of March, when new session
commences. Address M. D. HOGE,
fe 5-6w Richmond Va
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-07

~ FOR SALE, the three story new brick house
EHy on Broad street, nearly opposite the Monumental
Church, at present in the occupancy of Mr.. H. Ty
ler The house is of modern style, with bath rooms
OF the subscriber, No. 62 Main street.
Ia 3l-laW3W IOHN THOMPSON
American telegraph., 1851-05-23

GREAT chance for Book Agents clear from $500 to
4 81 900 yearI Books OF universal utility. SEARS
NEW AND POPULAR NOKhS-the most splendidly
illustrated volumes for families issued on The Anne
continent containing than -FOUR THOUSAND en-
CRAVINGS, designed and executed by the most eminent
artists OF England and America.
The entire series have been carefully examined, ana
strongly recommended TO Superintendents, trustees ana
Teachers Of Schools BY the following distinguished gentle
His Excelcrcy Hamilton Fish, Ex-Governor OF the
State Of New York; Chrstol her Morgan, Secretary OF
State, and Superintendent II Common Schools, NJ r.; T.
Romeyn Beck esq NJ D. secretary Of the Regents OF the
University, NJ " the Legislative Committee on Colleges,
Academies, and Common Schools; Rev. Edward Hitch
cock LIZ d. President Of Amherst College, and Professor
Of Geology, Massachusetts,
Amherst College, Dec. 25, 1s48
Mr.. Robert &drs--Dear fir / have looked over the
tire series Of your valuable publications with much in
teres and profit and quite surprised at the amount
of literary labor you have performed and the research
must have you TO obtain many Tine Illustrations,
while you active superintendent OF an extensive
business am also ratifed at the decidedly moral and
religious influence which your books will exert and can
not but hope that they will do much to eounternc the
effects Of that light and immoral literature which deuges
the kneadng roughs of Kitchens May you hve long
To follow your plans.
Respectfully and sincerely, your obliged servant,
EDWARD HITCHCOCK.
%The works alluded to us having been examined and
recommended, ollows and popular Pictorial
Description OF the United States Pictorial History Of tho
American Revolution Scenes and Sketches Of
Europe, Description of Great Britain Ireland, Pcto
rial Family Annual Treasury of knowledge Information
for the People, The Family Instructor Pictorial Sunday
Book, Bible Biography, Bible History, and second series
| of The Wonders of the World
Gentlemen of respectahty and Of good address wanted
sell the above popular Pictorial Works Full particu-
lars of the principles and profits Of the Agency will be
given application either personally by letter. The
/ Please address ROBERT SEARS, Publisher,
mar 24- lbs Nassau street, MY.
American telegraph., 1851-05-23
WIN. GOODRICH cos MERCANTILE & LAW
w AGENCY, No. ll6 Market st., Philadelphia

WIN. GOODRICH & cos MERCANTILE LAW
w AGENCY, No ll6 Market st., Philadelphia.
ASSOCIATE OFFICES.
TAPPAN DOUGLASS, New York.
Il. RUSSELL CO, date Geo. w. Gordon, Boston.
J.'D. PRATT CO., Baltimore.
VIM. b. PIERCE CO., Cincinnati.
CHAS. BARLOW Co, st. Louis.
WM. Is. PIERCE a. CO., Louisville
This well known and extensive establishment invites
Merchants Manufacturers, and Bankers, to nyesgn
ton of its SYSTEM and gratutou test of its records Of the
standing and responsibility traders III the u States.
Our increased patronage has enabled during the past
year. open Offices in Cincinnati Louisville, St. Louis,
and New Oreans these, in connection with long
tabshed offices in Boston, New York, and Baltimore,
enable us to facilities and advantages which time and
experience alone could accumulate, and which believe
unequallcd.
We prepared to make collections in Of the States,
Territories Canada England Ireland Scotland France,
Germany, and in any commercial port OF the world and
will pay particular attention to old and doubtful debts in
the collection of which class have extraordinary fac
ties and have been unusually successful.
Having full lists and reports of nearly all the Attorneys
in the United States at all times prepared TO fur
nsh you gratuitousy the of good and responsible
lawyers any part the United States and Canadas
Connected with Agency is Commissioner for near
y all the States who is enabled to afford every acility
and legal form for preparing accounts &C., for immediate
USE thereby avoiding delay often fatal to the collection
of n debt mar "a
American telegraph., 1851-05-23
nara
SILK GOODS.

DOwEN & NIcNAMEE, 1l2 and ia Broadway, New
Id York, have in store and will receive by early
packets and steamers, very extensive assortment OF
French, German, English, italian, and India
SILK AND FANCY GOODS,
embracing every variety Of the newest and richest styles
offered in this market. Sample cards ready
for exhibition. Merchants from every section of the
country, and particularly old friends and custom
assured that every attention has been paid IL
present stock of goods unequallcd either in extent
variety, by any similar establishment in the country
Many of our richest goods manufactured from de-
signs samples furnished by us, and will be found
The following embrace the leading articles Of stock
Extra rich Chene and Brocadc Silks
Rich Paris Bareges, Musns, and 0rg"ndes.
Rich printed silk Tissues, article.
New style English Poplins.
Baregc de LANES, Paris patterns
New style French Prints.
English, Scotch, and American Printed Lawns,
Super Black Gros de Rhines
French and English Ginghams.
Plain and embroidered Canton Grape shawls.
Rich Paris Ribbons large assortment.
Millinery Silks, Grapes &c.
Dress Trimmings newest style.
Bombazines, Alpacas, and Muslin de LANES.
Laces and Embroidery.
Linens and White Goods Of every description.
Kid Gloves, best manufacture.
English and German Silk and Cotton Hosiery.
Long and Square Cashmere Shawls.
Rich silk Mantillas, great variety.
Pongee and Spitalheld Handkerchiefs.
Italian Cravats and Sewing silks.
Also, great variety Of rich goods for evening dresses
not enumerated in the above
Plaid Long Shawls, Linen Cambria Handkerchie Green
Bareges, Satns silk Scarfs suspendeTs Plain BLACK anu
high coored Mouseine de LANES, Turkey req fginG, ,
Curtain Musns, Oil Silks, Belt Ribbons, Serges, saun
Vestngs. &C. .,, -, -
ss~ Those who visit this market for SIX Goods, who
would consult their interest, and who desire 10 see
stock every department at the very low
est market prices are respectfully invited to call
mar A-
American telegraph., 1851-05-23
MOURNING GOODS.
WEARING BLACK,

WEARING BLACK.
4 LII PERSONS WEARING BLACK will find II to their
n advantage 10 call and examine stock prior to
making their purchases. We have In store black
twisted Silk Hernany" also black Tissues and Grena
dines of the very best qualities
20 pieces black Bareges all qualitesthe qualities at
81 "A cents per yard are remarkably cheap
ID pieces cheap black Silks and black Satin de Chene
10 pieces black Bombazines various qualities
40 pieces styles black Lawns and Ginghams
20 pieces black Moussenes, and black and white Ba-
rege Delaines
80 pieces various styles Gray Goods, for dresses
25 pieces black Alpacas, various prices
pieces fine Canton Cloths or Bombazine Alpacas,
without lustre
carton black Love Wells
10 pieces black English Veil Grapes
20 do narrow English Grapes
40 dozen Ladies' black Kid and silk Gloves and black
Net Mits all sizes
20 pieces black and white Calicoes
100 black Parasols
SO dozen Ladies' black silk and raw Silk, and Cotton
Hose, with all the other requisites for mourning
apparel.
We make 1t point to keep at all times complete stock
of Mourning Goods consequently persons wanting black
goods may come to store once, and rely finding
what they want.
All sales at establishment be for the cash. or
approved paper ut short dates strict uniformity OF
prices Is observed, and all articles sold warranted
prove represented.
Good articles low prices and fair dealings may be
lied on in all cases. ---.
NAV 7-eostif PERRY BROTHER.
American telegraph., 1851-05-23
HARDWARE! HARDWARE!


NToRTICE, Villa, Cottage Rural. Sterling Novelty,
Nl Adams, Rabbeted, and Sliding Door-Locks
TILL Chest, Cupboard, Closet, Trunk, and Padlocks
White and Dark Mineral Knobs for Doors and Drawers
Brass, Plated and Iron Butt Hinges, all sizes
Parliament and Patent Blind Hinges, turn buckles
"Plants' Patent Shutter Hinges and Fastenings
Harvey's Patent Shutter Fasteners-a new article
Iron and Brass Wood Screws, from q to 3 n inches
Axle pulleys and Sash Cord
Sliding Door Rail, Sheaves, Stops, and Locks
Cut and Wrought Nails, patent Brads, and Tacks
TOOLS.
Jack Smooth, Fore, Raising, Tongue and Groove Bead,
Rabbet Sash, Plough and Moulding Planes
Spear and Jacksons Tenon, Panel Hand and Rip Saws
Hammers, Hatchets, Squares, Beyels, Spokeshaves
Gauges, Braces and Bits, Plane Bits, Chzel Handles
Chzels Augurs, Gouges Files, Gimblets, Mallets
Plumbs and Levels, Plumb.bobs, Tape Lines
Rules Pincers, Nippers, Vices, Bench Screws
Oil Stones Spades, Shovels, Forks, Hoes Scythes
Rakes, Sand Screens Grindstones, Friction Rollers and
Cranks
Trowels, sand-sifters, Glue-pots Axes and Handles
MISCELLANY.
Knives and Forks; Pen and Pocket Knives
Razors, Scissors, Shoe and Butcher Knives
Aibata spoons and Forks; Pots Kettles, Ovens
Coffee-mills, Sifters Mouse and Rat Traps
Shovel and Tongs Andirons, Bells Walters
Candlesticks, Curtain Pins and Bands
Mahogany Knobs, Bed Screws, Sand Paper, Glue
Piano Stool Screws, Chair Web, Coffin Handles, and
Screws
Lookingglass Plates Rack Pulleys, and Roller Ends
Brass and Iron Wheel Castors
Horse, Shoe whtewash, Hand, and Scrubbng Brushes
States, Slate Pencils, Lead Pencils, Marbles
Percussion Caps Fishing Lines, and Hooks
Pins, Needles, Combs.
SCALES.
Counter Scales Platform Scales, Patent Balances
SADDLERY HARDWARE
Guns Pistols Flasks, Shot Belts, Bird Bags.
ALSO
Curtain Canvass, Carriage Lace HubBands, etc.
Agent for the sale Of the Celebrated ARABIAN HORSE
POWDERS.
Also many other Goods all of which will be sold
good terms as be had In this market for cash.
punctual customers on the usual credit
II. WHEELER,
Sign Of the Golden Paddock, directly
opposite what will soon be Browns
Magnificent Marble Mansion" Pa. av.
ap 24-1m Wash. News.
American telegraph., 1851-05-23
FANCY GOODS, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC

WYNN H. CARY & CO., 243 and 245 Pearl street, Anew
wv York. invite the attention Of the city and Distant n
which they offer at the lowest rates. either for cash or a
proved credit.
Inducements all their Foreign Goods, and will give
their the benefit of the large discounts which
they have gained by the increased amount OF their pur
chases.
They pledge themselves to sell many styles Of American
Goods at manufacturers prices.
Their stock will be kept full during the whole and
all orders will be promptly supplied They particularly
invite the Mexican and South American dealers to exam
inc their stock Jewery xpressly for
those markets. also their stock OF Ivory Combs adapted
for expectation.
The following articles constitute part of their stock
Linen ThreadsVarious makers, plain and satin finished
black, drab, white, brown, and colored, Nos. 2OxSO
Spool Cotton-Clarks, Alexander's, Smiths Eagle and
Reffngon's, white, black, and colored, Nos loxl5o
Tapes and BobbnsLnen and cotton assorted coors and
sizes
Cutlery-Razors, Knives Shears Scissors, and Table
Knives and Forks, Wade Butchers Wostenholm's,
Rodgers and other celebrated makers
Brushes-Iiair, Cloth, Teeth, Paint Narnsh Shaving,
shoe Crumb, Horse, Scrubbing, &C., &C., in great
variety
Musical nstrumentsAccordions volins Flutes Flies
Clarionets, IIarmonicans, &c.
FansA large rich assortment consisting of beau
fully carved pearl ivory, bone and wood sticks also
Ivory CombsMFine 5, IS, sss and NpU, Isx4 inches
Combspain and fancy Tuck Dressing Pocket, and side
of shell, buffalo, and horn
Guns-Single and Double English and American, real
and imitation Twist also variety of Rifles
PistosEngish and German, Pocket, Belt, and Holster
Colts and Allen and Thurber's Revolvers; ALSO a
complete assortment Of Sporting Apparatus
Perumery-Lubn's, Mangenet Coudrays, Piver's, Pin
aud's, and Ede's fine Extracts
Soaps-Lows White and Brown, Windsor and Honey;
Lubins, Guerain's, Pinaud's, and Mangenet Cou-
dray's assorted styles &c. &C.
ALsoPercussion Caps, Needles, Pins, Hooks and Eyes,
Steel Pens SuRpenders, Buttons OF all Styles Pocket
books, Port Monnaies, Purses, Stationery, Beads,
Whalebone Looking glasses, &C., &c.
Ivory, Tortoise Shell, Pearl She'll Horns, Tips, &c, for
manufacturers
Catalogues in the French Spanish, German, and Eng
lish languages. mar II
| S,TATIONERS WAREHOUSE 26 South Fourth Street,
| - Philadelphia Wholesale only)
| HYMAN L. LIPMAN, Importer of French and Eng
sh Stationery, offers to the trade at Statoners Ware
house, complete assortment of
STAPLE AND FANCY STATIONERY,
of the best quality, at the lowest rates. mar 24-
American telegraph., 1851-05-23
aregory's California Package Express.

- I THE SUBSCRIBERS will despatch
~sss@-1 Nm SPECIAL MESSENGERS, twoOr more
"A N ~TkAN\ times per month, by Steamships, via
&s41.AA Il CHAGRES and PANAMA, in charge
Ss~~.u---s Of parcels jewelry, yaluabes and mail
able matter which will in all arrive In San Fran
cisco by the mail steamers and be edeyered in advance Of
the mail.
We beg 10 the public that we have entered
into connexion with the heaviest transportation house on
the Ishmus who bound to to transport our goods
from Chagres Panama ia ddUdnce Of all 0cr Expresses
and having made arrangements with the U. y Mail and
all other steamers on the Pacific for the carriage of our
goods prepared 10 guarantee their delivery In San
Francisco within a specified time.
In addition TO the superior qualities Of the ne for the
transaction Of Merchandise its manifest advantages over
the u Mail ana all other competitors in the translor-
taon Of letters and parcels between the Pacific and At
anc States are well known and already generally APP
precated by the public The value of mercantile letter.
delivered by three four days In all other
competition, being properly estimated
We have also established agencies in GUAYAQUIL
CALLA0, and VALPARAISO, for which ports and other
cities the South American coast, prepared TO
receive LETTERS and PARCELS, which will be promptly
despatched their destination by agent in Panama
The mail for South America Is made up but once a
month. THOMPSON HlTCHCOCk,
Managers and Agents,
149 Pear, cor. of Wall st., New York.
REFER, by PERMISSION, TO Messrs. johnson Low
den, 115 Wall ST. Spoford, Tileston Co.. AZ South st.
Nesmith Co., 80 Pine ST. and Levi Apgar Co., 70 DE,
street mar 81