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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-01
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NASH Il WOOD HOUSE


The bards OF the Bible, by George Gllhllan..... so
Samuel, Saul and David, forming another volume
OF knto's Daily Bible Illustrations, being origi-
Green Pastures for the Lords Flock, by the Rev.
James Smith, from the 3Sth London edition. Il 90
Truth and Error, or Letters to Friend, or some
OF the Controversies OF the Day, by Rev. Hora-
tious Bonar, author Of might of Weeping"
Morning OF JOY" &c.. SO
The Fathers of the Desert, or an Account of The
Origin and Practice of Monkerv among Hea-
then Natons-lts passage into the Church, and
some wonderful stories OF the Fathers concern
ing the Primitive Monks and Hermi,s-by Hen
ry Rutfner, late President of w ashngton Col.
Henry smeaton, new novel by G. P. R. James,
- Esq. 49,. -. ..................... rs
Godey's Lady's Book tor February.
Grahams Magazine for do.
Sartain's Union Magazine for do.
Ladies National do do.
Jewetts National Violin Instructor comprising
concise and simple rules of instruction, and a
complete and beautiful variety of popular airs
&C., and several beautiful duetts composed and
newly arranged by distinguished Professor of
Jcwetts National Flute Teacher comnr;sno con. ~
else and simple rules for instruction, and COM
pete and beautiful variety OF popular airs &C.,
composed and newly arranged by distinguish
Gu TroIeSSor OF MUSIC. 30
Jewett's Book OF Trios, Duets and Quartets.-
The Duets composed and arranged for two vio-
Inns and two flutes; the Trios for three violns
and three flutes, and a beautiful selection and ar
rangement OF quartettos for four Instruments so
The lslaud World of the Pacific: being the per-
soma narrative and results of travel through the
Sandwich or Hawaiian Islands, and other parts
of Polynesia, by Rev. Henry T. Cheever, with
engravings. ...:."................. 90
Swords Pocket Almanac and Church Register for
1851. ....................... 25
Lord and Lady Harcourt, or Country Hospitalities,
novel, by Catharine Sinclair. author of Mo-
dern Accomplishments. Observation-Disclosures. so
Copious and Critical Latin English Lexicon,
founded the larger Latin German Lexicon
of DR.. VIM Freund, with additions and correc-
tons from the LexIcons OF Gesner Faceiolatl,
&c, by E. A. Andrews l.. L. D. ...........5 90
25 cents edition Mothers Recompense
Kate O'Donoghue, tale Of Ireland, by Charles
Lever.
The Wing Almanac for 1851 ia %
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-01
VIRGINIA WOODEN COMPANY.
u. 5. Senate Wednesday

II TIE z. =. SthAIt WeUntsdAy,
Mir DAVIS, OF Mississippi, from the Committee on
VI itary Affairs tt whom had been referred the bill
from the House for the relief OF the Virginia wooden com
pauy reported the same bank The bill was then eonsi-
dered by unanimous consent. tretunds this company
some six thousand dollars retained by the Government
"a damages for failure TO perform Il contract; the
failure to perform the contract arising from unavoda
BILE occurrences.
The bill was debated by Messrs. DAVIS MASON
PEARcE, HALE and CLEMENS; and on the motion of the
latter, il was postponed.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-01
MRS. ELLIS NEW WORK, Il G..
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE BY
MO RRIS ~ ROTHE Err

81 Main Street
Sell Deception: or The History of Human
Heart; by Mrs. Ellis, author Hearts and
Homes, &C. 3
The Literary Remains OF the late Willis Gaylord
Clark, including The Olapodiana Papers, The
Spirit OF Life, and selection from his various
prose and soelcal writings, edited by Lewis
Gaylord Clark--4th edition.
S. koe.
The Bards oil the Bible, by George G6llan.
Young Ladies Guide, by Rev. Harry Newcomb--
IL mo.
How to be Man, by Rev. Harry Newcomb, 10
mo-cloth. Observation-Disclosures. 81
How to be Lady, by Rev. Harry Newcomb, Is
mo Cloth. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 81
The Bible and Closet, by Rev Thomas Watson. 8,
The Attractions OF Heaven, by H. A Graves..... 3
The Cypress Wreath, a book of consolation to
those who mourn, by Rev. Rufus Grswold.. -. 3
The Silent Comforter, Companion for the Sick
Room 8
A Casket of -Four Jewels tor; y Dung Christians 8.
The Family Circle its Affections and Pleasures g
Daily Mamma for Christian Pilgrims .......... 3,
he Monrners Chaplet, an Offering of Sympathy. 8.
L he Dung COMMUNICATE, an Aid to the Right
Understanding. .................. 3.
The Active Christian. INSTRUMENTATION. 3.
The Flower Vase, containing the Language OF
Flowers and their Poetic Sentiments. ........ g.
The Island World oil the Pacific, being the perso-
nal narrative and results Of travel through the
Sandwich and Hawaiian Islands and other parts
Of Polynesia. by Rev. FL. II. Cheever, with
many illustrations, II no. cloth. ...........l on
New Novel, Bell Brandon, the $500 prize tale. -. q
Lora and Lady Harcourt; or County Hospitali-
YES. ,.'.;'..
New Music Book-Book of Duets, 1'rios and
(2uartets. Observation-Disclosures. 81
National Flute Teacher. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 81
National Violin Instructor. Observation-Disclosures. 81
For sale by
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-01
STATE REFORM. CONVENTION.

To-day, after prayer by Rev. DR.. Early, the Con.
yentIou resumed the consideration oil the unfinished
business Of yesterday. being the motion OF Nh NJ Gar
nett 20 refer the report OF the committee on the
Executive Department TO the committee Of the Whole
The motion, alter discussion in which Messrs " ise
uocds Armstrong, Srother. Chiffon, Bocock and
oissn participated was agreed to.
Mr.. VI Garrett then moved that the Convention at
once resolve itself INTO committee of the whole The
s1fhei winch notion the instance Of Mr.. Sanard,
was lad 90 the table, in order to afford that genlle
man an opportunity TO offer resolution calling the
Won. u s resolution, soms doubts arising to
whether the information was not already called for.
.as, BY consent oil Mr. Stanaid laid on the table,
.n procure an adjournment Of the Convention Luntl
Ihurday. Adjourned. sN''"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-01
CITY "A FE All IL = /.
THE CITY GAS WORKS.

There seems TO be something like a certainty
that the city Gas Works will 60 into operation
by the 22d of February. In the month of No,
vember, we gave a full description of the build
ings, and the plan of the whole scheme. Some
of the facts then stated, are repeated in the fol-
lowing sketch, published in yesterdays Enqu-
rer, which we copy, as the subject has become
one gilmore immediate interest:
TnE Cry GAS WoRKs-Wthout attempting dry
detail OF all the machinery connected with these beau
ul works.a brief description OF their general features
may not be without interest
The building fronting Cary street SO feet front
by 80 ee deep, two stories high. and is divided into
apartments designed for Offices purifying room, metre
room, " ork shop and store room. The Reor House,
standing Is feet in Of the front building, is 80 feet
front by SO feet Deep covered with slate roof laid on
an iron frame This building will contain l6 benches
of retorts each; eight of which erected and
nearly ready for operation.
In front Of this building is beautiful facade Of cast
! iron--ormed OF graceful Cornthlan columns, which,
being hol low, and connected with the retorts,
TO cool the gas.
Tho stack or chimney, standing in rear of the Re-
tort House is elegant concal shaft II feet in dame
ter at the base, eet in diameter at the capital and
l3eet high; the plnth base is IL feet square, feet
hgh the capital is OF cast iron II feet in diameter,
feet high.
The Gas holder reservoir, which supplies the pipes
leading through the city is Telescopic that u.s. COMPOSED
IL
in diameter each section is 90 feet high; the Gas ho
der will contain 100000 cubic feet OF Gas is sup.
ported by cast iron frame work, composed oil 6
OF columns and entablaures, connected at the
grders OF the same material.
Over the entrance to the front building IN
"City Gas Works. are beautifully carved in solid
lie capitals Every portion OF the work is done
perlor style. We have never
granite work--and we do not
mire, the elegance of style
1.-THE whole affair. The works
than originally designed. all
first purchased and the additional
rear, the cost will perhaps amount 70 S20UUu
the latest Improvements have been introduced 8yl0
doubt whether there superior works Of the kind in
the Union. We hail their completion as great tri-
umph. and some evidence that Richmond is making
herself worthy metropolis of the oldest State in the
contederacy.
II Is stated that the number of private gas
already engaged is 3O0 who will IS 900 cubic ee
night, paying $50, or $4,000 in year.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-01

~ FLETCHER'S HAIR TONIC is the best
preparation ev offered to the public to prevent Bald
ness cure scuri or dandru to soften, strengthen and
beauty the hair.
For CHILDREN it is especially recommended as form-
ing the basis OF line head OF hair Prepared and for
the American Hotel; also to be had at Adie d Grays,
R. r. Duyals, aud Il. A. MereditIs. Druggists, Main
street, and IL; j. Miller, IFS Broad street.; Ihos. II
Rosser, Petersburg; John II Seay, Lynchburg; VIM.
Smith, Raleigh. N c., and r. b. Phillips, Bsliimore,
Md Price SO cents per bottle ia IA
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-01

MAYORS CoURT.-Nothng of interest transpred
yesterday at the Mayors Court. A couple OF white
men. James Keesler and Miles Talley-were arraigned
for fighting in the Old Market House Thursday morn
ing, and The principal offender. (Keesler0 held to bail in
the sum of $50 to keep the peace.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-01
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
WOMEN OF ISRAEL, BY GRACE AGUI-
LAR;
FOR SALE BY
!. w. RAN DOLPH January

]. w. RANDOLPH, January 81
Bards OF the Bible, by Geo. Gillian. ......... 81
Appleton's Mechanics Magazine and Engineers
Journal, Natural, Experimental and Mechanical
Philosophy, the Arts and Sciences, edited by Ju-
Illus w. Adams, &. f., per year. 90 @
No II Cobbm's Illustrated Bible. ............... 3
Swords Pocket Almanac and Church Register for
Josephine; or, the Edlct and the Escape, by Grace
Aguar, author of Mothers Recompense, &c. 2
Scripture Lands described in a series Of Historical
&c graphical and Typographical sketches by J.
knto, ID. D., f. s. A, and illustrated by COM
plete Biblical Atlas, comprising "a maps, with
references, London, 81 25; the same with maps
cooIed... q
Plato, translated by N. Burgess, M. A., volume ),
Lo0don. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Il
Morton's Elements Of Scientific Agriculture, mus
I'm :'........ ........ 8
History OF My Pets, by Grace Greenwood, plates s
Treasured Thoughts from Favored Authors col
ected and arranged by Caroline May.....l
A new Memoir OF Hannah More or Lille in Hall
and Cottage, by Mrs. Il. c. Knight plates. 49,. Il
Practical Mercantile Correspondence, a collection
OF modern letters OF business, forms of accounts
and calculations OF Exchanges, &c, by w. An
Women OF Israel, by Grace Aguilar. 3vtls. .....l
A large st of Valentines, Enyelops, &c, for l4t
February, ju,t received at l2l Nam st. Jazz
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-01
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MARRIED..

On the 29th ult at the residence of Oliver P Bald
win, Esq, near Richmond, by Rev. E Boyden Mr..
EDWARD HERBERT of Prince George county,
Maryland, to Miss MARY II. BARRETT of Henri
co county, Va.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-01
rnE TINES TERMS.
TIE UNION PLEDGE.

The Rsy0bl!e Of THURSDAY pu5iisnss me polIt-
icsl pledge recently circulssed III Congress for
the formation Of union party. with the signatures
attached. Upon comparing these with me list CO.
piss3 bv US from the New York Express, we find
that the latter vas entirely accurate. Its obser-
yabls thar the names OF Senators Cass, Dickinson
snd Douglas are not affixed to the paper, though
il might have been expected from their past course
thal they would cordially join in the patriotic move
rnsnt it proposes. These gentlemen thus allow
themselves to De understood as preferring the
1emoluments Of party in which they have served.
rohn6sshnSi,is country. We still indulge the
patriotism will predominant
But if the Union alliance 10 put
RS of the two sections gain no
than it now has, it will at least
leye the good end of showing to the world that
the So,siberr. Whigsin Congress. almostto man,
are prepared to sacrifice party 10 country. All
honor to the few Northern members of both par
ties, and to those Democratic Senators and Repre-
sen,atives of the South who have had the tirmness
to place the Union with the Constitution above
all other political interests.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-01
DIED.

DIED,
On Wednesday night, 29th ult., at the residence of
B. Tyler near this city in the 10th year of his age.
Mr.. CLOSE MAXWELL, leaving three children and
numerous friends, who most sincerely afflicted by
this bereavement
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-01
EAIssoLUTIoN OF COMPREHENSIVE.

EAISSOLUTION OF COMPREHENSIVE
- The co-parnershlp heretofore existing under the
firm Of WILLIAMS q CLAIBORNE, has been this
day dissolved by mutua consent
All persons indebted to the concern SIRE requested TO
settle their accounts with as little delay possible and
those TO whom it is indebted viii please present their
claims tor payment.
Either of the late partners is authorized to use the
name of the firm in settling and closing the business
R. A.. WILLIAMS,
February lst, 1851. te
aVO-PA RTNERSHIP.-The firm of Will
" LlAMS & CLAIBORNE having been this day
dissolved by mutual consent the senior partner will
COMMISSION BUSINESS, at the old stand next to
the OF Cary and Pearl Streets And having asso-
c q, with him his brother VIM. B. WILLIAMS.
the business will hereafter be conducted under the firm of
WILLIAMS g. BROTHER.
They respectfully solicit continuance of the custom
so literally afforded by the friends of the late firm and
assure them that their most active exertons shall be al
They will hold themselves in readiness at all times TO
make liberia cash advances upon all consienments OF
saleable goods with which they may be iayoured
Feb. l, 1851. w. B. WILLIAMS.
HOHN III. CLAIBORNE will cond uct &c.
sD neral Commission Business in the house next to
his old stand, lately occupied by Messrs. C. & r. w.
McGruder and hopes, by the strctes personal atten-
ton to all business entrusted to his care, to merit
share OF extended oihis late firms
Liberal cash advances made on consgnments.
USICHMOND y DANVILLE r. r. COM.
ma, ANY.-Proposas will be received at this
office until A. NJ the 10th OF February next. for
roof Of The James River Bridge of the edmond and
Danve K K Proposals will state the price per square
yard for labor brushes &c. the paint only 10 be fur
nished by the Company.
ANDREW TALCOTT,
Ie Chief Engineer.
LAGK WOODS MAGAZINE FOR
~ JANUARY, received by NASH & WOOD
Subscription So per annum, or 25 cents per number
snS IEEL-5 tons Blistered Steel best quality, made
- of Swedes Iron
. cases MAYORS cast andar she Steel
% bundles Spring Steel
German and English Blstered Steel
lie E. II. SKINNER.
n by e'' ''' F"''
lie DAVENPORT, ALLEN & co.
fHNALiAFERRR'S EXTRA FLOUR.-l0O |
M bols,, in store, for sale by
lie f. H. SKINKER.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-01

The United States ship Plymouth, from the
East India station, arrived at Norfolk Thursday
morning.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-01

NOTICE.-The Rev. Mr. Hammer W i'll preach in
the "a Presbyterian Church, REV. Mr.. Hoge's9 to-
morrow afternoon, at 81 o'clock tel
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-01

The following picture of Siberian Winter may
to render those whose lot has been cast in the tenn
perate zone, contented with even the present cold
weather:
"The traveller in Siberia during the winter, is so en-
veoped in turs that he scacely move aud under the
thick fur hood which fastened TO the bear skin collar
and covers the whole face one can only draw in, it
We're by stealth, little of the external air, which is
keen that causes very peculiar feeling to the throat
and lungs Tine distance from one hating place to
other takes about ten hours, during which time thu
Weller must always continue on horseback the
bfoHs dress makes it nsupportabe to wade through the
snow The poor horses suffer at least much as their
riders tor besides the effect of cold they ormened
by the ice forming in their nosrs, and stopping their
breathing. When they intimate this by distressed
snort and convusve shaking of the head the drivers
from being suffocated When the icy ground is not
covered by their hoofs often burst from the effects
OF the cold. The caravan is always surrounded by
thick cloud of vapor: is not only the living bodies
which produce thi effect but even the snow smokes
These corporations instantly changed into millions
OF needles OF ice, which fill the air, and
slant slight noise, resembling the sound Of torn satin
thick silk.
Even the reindeer seeks the forest to protect him
self from the intensity OF the cold In the tundras
where there is no shelter to be found the whole herd
crowd together close possible, to gain a little
warmth from each other and may be seen standing in
this way quite motionless. Only the dark bird of win
ter, the raven still cleayes the icy air with slow and
heavy wing, leaving behind him long line of thin va
por marking the track OF his solitary flight. The n-
huence OF the cold extends to nanimate nature.
The thlckest trunks OF trees rent asunder with
loud sound, which, these deserts falls oa the ear like
signal shot at large OF rocks from
their ancient sites; the ground in the tundars and
the rocky valleys cracks forming wide yawning assures
from which the which beneath the surface
rise, giving off cloud Of vapor and become mmedi-
ately changed into ice. The effect OF this degree of
cold extends beyond the earth. The beauty ofthe
deep polar star often and Justly praised, disap-
pears the dense atmosphere which the intensity of
cold produces The stars still glisten in the armament
but their brilliancy is dmuied"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-01

RELIGIOUS NOTICE.-The First Indepen-
dent Christian Church OF Richmond is now open for
service every Sabbath. The free. Service ia
the morning at IL o'clock, and in the evening at T.
Tomorrow evening a sermon will be de lvered by Rev.
w. c l.. Arnold on "The Trumphs of the Gospel"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-01

COLD ENTHUSIASTICALLY was by all odds, the
codebt day we have experienced this winter. Should
this cold snap" continue day two longer, there
will be scarcity of ice the ensuing summer: and this
reflection should to make us comfortable, even
with the mercury in the thermometer standing low
as 20 deg. Ice has become an article Of prime
sy with us, during the months, but the price
at which sold the past summer, ing its scarcity,
amounted almost to prohibition.
The mildness of the winter, up TO the present time
has been the subject OF general remark throughout the
country but we fear the month Of February will mako
ample amends. All must admit that its advent seems
10 favour the opn ion, that it will wear cold, cheer
less air, during its reign Of twenty eight days.
In anticipation OF cold weather in Alabama, a
fprghtly correspondent Of the N o. Pcayune in that
quarter short time Since thus reduced his thoughts
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-01

Oh! give to me we'll filled CRATE.
A fire that blazes high,
A social circle round the hearth,
And Joy in every eye;
And joy in every eye my friends,
Ard well contented mind;
Then, tho the winds may whistle resnd.
Well whistle at the wind.
IT'S true, that winter has its gloom,
But it will end in spring,
And flowers will then more brightly bloom,
And birds more sweetly sing.
And birds more sweetly sin e, my friends,
When Winters gloom is past;
And gentle winds more softly blow
For waters chilling blast
Then while the whisting winds without
Make all look desoate,
Well cluster round the social HEARTH
And pile the burning CRATE;
And while we pile the CRATE with Goals,
Bless God for what he sends;
But chietest of all earthly joys,
For fire side and kind friends
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-01

The Winchester Virginian, speaking Of the de-.
ssruc;ioh OF the residence ofthe Rt. Rev. Bishop
Meade, Of Virginia by fire saws
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-02-01

This place vas the winter r.trdat ofthe Bishon
after the ssvefs labor to which he devoted he
mild sessoE Of the year, in visiting the remoss,
parts Of his diocese, and performing Episcopal
rites. To one with his keen enjoyment Of social
and home pleasures, 50 sudden an erection from
cherished retreat and arrangement Of his family
circle, IN tne dead Of winter, must be no inconsid-
sYsble annoyance.
The Nevada journal., 1851-12-06
A POLITICAL. I.EinCR.

4 Three of the editors of l. Erenen,e,, ,,t
a daily evening paper published in
Paris, having been arrested, tried and
imprisoned for political articles, NJ
Vacquerie, the only editor left stand
ing, hard pushed for a leader that
should not subject him to imprison-
ment, hit upon the following:
"Grammar is the art of speaking
and writing correctly.
A door must be either open or shut.
IL seems to be certain according to
the testimony Of creditable historians,
and we may be allowed to believe it
after them, that Ravaillac had some
thing to do with the sudden and un>
looked for death of our late King, Hen
ry the ~, which took place, it is said.
in the rue de la Ferroniere, at Paris,
We publish this intelligence with eve
ry reserve, ard we shall be happy to
receive any rectifcatory detail which
may be forwarded to us upon this
uTcduIul OCCURRENCES.
The office of the Con ststutionnel, a
universal journal devoted to politics
and literature, is situated in the street
of the oath of February, late Valois,
No. 10. Letters should be addressed
to NJ. Barifce. N. B. Pay your pos
tage.
The elephant is the biggest and most
intelligent quadruped. What trunk
and ivory tusks.
If we are to believe certain geome-
tricians, perhaps little rash in their
assertions, straight line is the short
est way from one point to another.
All that glittcrs is not gold.
Mr.. Friquarb, aged thirty-eight, and
a cobbler by trade, desires situation
as porter. Has satisfactory reference.
The smelling apparatus is situated
upon the face. 1t consists of cavity
placed above the mouth, reaching up
wards TO the base of the skull; down
wards to the arch Of the palate, for
ward to the nostrils. and backward to
the throat, into which it opens through
two orifices.
We stop here this sincere and dar-
ing sketch of the present state of poli-
tics, in the hope, but not at all in the
certainty, of having kept within the
limits assigned to the liberty of the
press.