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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1851-05-21

In a Worry.-Some people seem 10
worry out existence. They have exier-
nalmeans Of enjoyment. ye, they are never
., ease. A lady Of This character. whose
ability 10 procure every outward enjoy
meni was fully within her reach. was
lately congratulated upon her freedom
from all vex1lious aud annoying trials.
!. Why," said she, 81 am full Of trouble.
am always in worry about Sam
when lie returns from sea, can enjoy
nothing. because know he Is going again
when lie is al sea. am always expecting
10 hea, he is dead. OF cast away on somt
desolaie island" - YET Sam was no
her husband, but an adopted nephew. upor
whom so much sympathy was lavishcd
!, Another friend could name, is alway,
tried or worried with her domestic
troubles. "Bridgei got laic," or !" Sally
goes out loo ofien," or " Ned is becoming
a careless driver" And between seeking
comfort and finding il. life becomes very
wearisome affair. and is entirely frei,ed a
way in relating troubles that have beer
lived over.
What pity il is thai we are so forget
fnl of the great laws Of inward peace. as
10 brood over the past, talk about iIs evils,
and thus make them ever present 10 our
thoughts. There was much in the phi
losophy Of divine. who said, When
have lived over trouble. | try 10 use il
Alright, and then 10 forge. il. When my
somes,ics plague my wife, always pal
her on the shoulder, and iuin The conver-
sation; for surely The trial Of enduring
was enough al the time, | want no omni.
present troubles"
Then there is another class who are al
ways . worried" about what no human
foresight can prevent. An easterly wind,
hol day. sad,len shower, dense fog,
or heavy dew. all alike vex them. AL.
lowing such things 10 prey upon the spirits
makes us very disagteeable companions.
Who would select such an one for Ira.
yelling friend ?-who would take such an
one for hfe /! When man considers how
much his comfort is concerned with his
wiie's temper, how she leads him through
lifs's rough places with violent or gentle
hand, before lie chooses his future des.
,iny, lei him consider. The embryo Of ;
woman is often seen in the child pe.u
Ian, ungovernable, INDUCED children d.
no, always rise above the natural propen
si,v OF early years when they arrive a
womanhood neither does the surly. rougl
lad often become the agreeable gentleman
Yet upon the disposition to meet th,
every day discipline oflife depends all on
il enioymenls.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-27
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.
FRIDAYS PROCEEDINGS.

WASHINGTON, Dec &c, P. M.
The President, together with few Senators, ap-
peared IN the Senate Chamber to-day at IL o'clock
After waiting hour, without obtaining members
sufficient to form quorum motion to adjourn was
made and agreed TO, and the Senats accordingly ad-
ourned till tomorrow.
Inc HoU;E OF REPRESENTATIVES, met at tae usual
hour The Speaker submitted communication from
the Librarian, announcing the partial destruction by
fire of the Public Library The Librarian estimates the
thirtyfye thousand volumes, only about twenty thou
sand volumes having been saved, lie also states that
he has not been enabled yet to learn the origin of the
fire.
On motion of Mr.. Stanton, of Kentucky, the Com
mittee on Public Buildings directed TO INQUIRE in
to the origin Of the fire,
On motion, appropriation was then made 10 me Of
the expenses resulting from'lhc occurrence of the
fire; and then, on melton, the House adjourned over
TO Tuesday next
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-27
IESANCY GOODS FOR HOLIDAY FIRE.

ESANCY GOODS FOR HOLIDAY FIRE.
81 SENTS.
Rosewood and mahogany Work Bosses, furnished
and plain
Papa machi Work Boxes, Desks Tables, &c.
Dressing Gases, in leather rosewood papia macbi &c
French China Vases and Toilet Bottles
Marble, ebony and gilt Clocks, beautiful assortment
splendid assortment OF Port M0nnaes, in pearl and
ivory
Gard Cases, in silver, pearl, papa MACH, &c.
Paper uttefe in ivory and pearl, &c
Rosewood, mahogany and leather Writing Desks and
Biscuit Figues
French china cups, saucers and mugs
Gold Pencils and God Pens
Liquor Cases, Backgammon Boxes
Baltledoors and Graces
Silver plated and papa MACH and bronzed Ink Stands
Paper Weights, in large variety
Accordeons and musical boxes
Splendid assortment OF Port Folios and Music Foios
Wax Dolls Games, French china Tea sets
Boxes oftools for boys, Building Blocks
Dssected Maps and puzzles
A good assortment of Toys, Fancy Baskets, Magic
Lanterns, &c.
Fine Pocket and Pen Knives
Rocking Horses propeers and chariots
La III the most complete and varied assortment OF
fancy goods ever offered in this city.
l.. GlNTER,
de ~ 1877 Main street.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-27
MOVEMENTS OF M. KOssUTH.

BALTIMORE, DEC. 70, r M.
The Mayor has received elsgra phic despatch from
Gov Kossulh, relative to his visit 10 this city. He
states that he expects to arrive in Baltimore to-mor-
row (ssturd y evenng-wlll remain in the city Sun
day, and visit Washington Monday.
Ga his arrival in this city, Gov. kossuth will be
conducted to the Eutaw House, where the corporate
authorizes will entertain him, and during the evening
ne Is expected TO address the citizens at the Hall OF
ahe Nee hanlcs' Institute.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-27
LATEST NEWS.


DECLINE in COTTON, &c.
New YORK, Dec &c, p M
The Steamship Canada has arrived at Halifax, with
duties iIom Liverpool to the 18th December. We sub
JOIN brief summary of the news brought by her:
FRAscE.-Politica affairs in this country have not
undergone any material alteration since the departure
OF the last steamer. Louis Napolean maintains his
POSITION with every prospect OF complete success
True, several additional Depa1tments have been de-
clared in state Of sege, but this step is believed to
be merely precautionary. Most of the leading mem
bers of tho Mountain party have fled the country
Owing TO the manifestation OF some disafection to-
wards the President two or three rgions Of the Ma
tional Guard have been dsarmsd. With these excep-
tons, affairs have undergone no change during the
past week
ENGLAND-The intelligence from England DOS
sesses little or no intert and the same remark an
plies to the OF the advices from the other States
of Europe.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, Dec. 10.
CoTTnN-The sales for the week amount to SO 600
bales. Fair Orleans is quo'ed at 5.d fair upIands at
Sd middng Orleans AID, and mddliug uplands at
4ad
Trade in the manufacturing districts continues
healthy.
In the Havre market, the price OF Cotton has Sigh
ly advanced
FLOUR Western Canal is quoted at 1885,, and Ohio
at20s
INDIAN CoRN--An advance Of ls. per quarter has
been realized. Yellow is quoted at 2Ss and white
at 29s. 6i.
MoNEy-Market steady at full rates.
SUGARS have declined cd per cwt.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-27

Com THos. Ap CArEsBY JoNEs-The English pa
pers say that Commodore Thomas APP Catesby Jones
of the United States Navy, had his leg broken, his
frger shot off and his foot disabled in Paris during
the late fighting. We have letter from the
Commodore himself, written at Washington Civ,
December 18th, in which he makes no mention of the
tact, and he seems to write well as he did before
the newspapers deprived him of his finger and laid
him up, with broken ley 1t must be another of the
Jones family that was shot.-Phila. Bulletin of We'd
SleSdaY.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-27
AUCTION SALES,
THIS DAY.

AUCTION NOTICE.-On SATURDAY, tho
9th December, will be old 10 o'clock at tho store
OF Massena Beszey. his entire stock of Goods con-
sisting OF general assortment of Groceries. nameIy-
Sugar, Cote, Moases crushed pulver,zed and loaf
Sugar Also, rs barrels Whskey, Gin and Brandy.
&c, together with many other artces which is it u.e
less 10 name.
All sums over $780, four months for approved nepo-
table paper, under that amount cash
MASSENA BEAZLEY.
Sac conducted by
de % r G. CAIrTuOpN
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-27

The New York Herald of Wednesday morning
says:
The Board ct Alderman last evening after con-
siderable discussion, adopted resolution granting the
free use of Madison square to Edward Riddle and
his associates, tor the purpose OF erecting building
OF gla and on for an industrial exhibition of all ma.
tons.
The Grafenberg water doctor, Priessn,z is dead.
Fedrka Bremen arrived at Stockholm on the 22d OF
November last, in to be present at the funeral
OF her elder sister, Miss Marie Bremen from whom shs
inherits very large fortune.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-27
FROM THE CAPITOL,
The Late Fire in the Pubic Library.

WAsHINaToN, D.c. 26, P. NJ
On removing the rubbish from the Library room,
satisfactory evidence afforded as to the origin Of
the lae fire. Il resulted from a defective fue con.
Meeting with 4 wood fire in one of the committee
rooms. A piece OF timber ahich entered the wall
from the Library room precisely at The place where
the fire was fist discovered was found to enter the
fue; and, upon examination it found 10 be thor.
oughly chsrred. A farther examination also showed
that the chimney connected with the defective flue had
also been on fire.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-27

,-,sss z:sszssys.-L.-s rlANO FORrE;s. GUITARS
II sszsss &e.-P. H. TAYLOR is constantly re
2 ] u i gceving supplies of superior Pane Forte
,1,,,>r,, from the extensive manufact ,,ies D
MONNS d CLARK, and A. Fl. GALE & co.
New York. The Pianos Of the above celebrated ma
kers are well worth the attention ofthe public as pos.
sessing all the best qualities of the best -;akers They
nave been sold with entire satisfaction to purchasers Tor
more than fifteen years at his Piano Forte and Music
arehouse and though taken from large numbe-
constantly being manufactured there no particular
selection made In them for their remarkably rich tones
elegant workmanship and great strength as these quail
ties are peculiar to all the instruments of the firms
above mentioned: Purchasers will derive no advan-
agef from gong North as am prepared TO sell on as
accommodating terms as can be had any where NV
assortment comprises instruments Of 6, Ct and oc-
aves The latter are confidently offered as superior t.
any Tor sale IN Richmond, Va. Melodeons furnished
TO order and at short notice, on favorable terms
Martins unrivalIed Guitars, with large assortment
OF imported instruments, plain and nlaid and ranging
IN prices from So to $780, constantly on hand together
with musical Instruments and merchandise in great va
ety, and Tor sale at the only Music Store in the city,
-, 160 Main street,
e@o Opposite the Banks
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-27

NEW YORK MARKETS, Dec. &c, P. NJ
FLouR--We note sales to-day of Southern brands
at 81 62a
GRAM unchanged in price
CorToN-Maiket dull and prices fully cent per Id
lower.
STocKs-Demand steady and confidence buoyant.
The weather to-day is extremely incement; we are
now in the midst of storm, which has already
detained the mails, and will unquestionably block up
all the ihoroughfares.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-27

NJ EGRo NiHiNG.-1'he undersigned who
l "a have long been engaged in hiring out negroes.
raj satisfaction to prices obtained. the care with
which they have looked after those hired out BY them
and their punctuaty collecting and paving over
hre5 would remind their friends and the pub
lic, that they continue the business and confident
y ask continuance of the very liberal patronage with
which hev have been favoured
They advise that all negroes for hire be sent in early,
- TOLER & COOK,
de 10 (Ienerai Auents
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-27

Mr.. CLAY has undoubtedly resigned his seat IN the
Senate of the United States His letter of resigns-
ton was read in both houst of the Kentucky Lezs-
ature the 23rd inst. and resolution adopted by the
Senate Tin which it was thought the House would
concur) to go into The election of his successor on
Tuesday next
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-27
BY ALEXANDER MOTT.

GkN THIS SATURDAY, MORNING. at len
~ O'clock, will sell at public auction, fu> bob
tail pay Nor'herh lioite'-Shawy, perfectly sound
ANY personin want OF splend d buggy Horss, wouli
do well TO attend the sale, as il lis very S. ldom that
such an opportunity offers. ALEX MOTT.
oe 70 Auctoneer.
EDEREMPTOR SALE or sPLEN-
- DID STOCK OF JEWELLERY, WATCH.
Els, SILVER WARE, &c-On SATURDAY
evening, the 9Th Inst, commencing at o'clock, at
Inc store OF John e. Dawson, No ll6, Main street,
three doors below Governor street will be sold at auc
ton, without reserve, his entire stock of Jewellery,
Watches, Clocks; Silver Ware &C., consisting Of a
large and desirable assortment the whole to be sold
TO close up the concern.
The sale will be continued every night until the
whole stock is closed.
TERMs-Cash.
Sale to be conducted by GEO J. SUMNER,
de % Arct
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-27
AUCTION SALES.
EUTURE DAYS.

SALE OF NEGROES-I will sell as Commits
~ sioner OF the County Court of Nottowsy, 10 or 20
likely negroes, at Notoway Court House, on THURS
DAY, the lst day of January, 1852, that being Court
day.
Terms cash THOS. H. CAMPBELL,
de It'd Commiss oner.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-27
BY ALEXANDER MOTT.
Eo.ei Main street, opposite the city Hotel,

REGULAR SALE
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS& SATURDAYS.
q an the above named days will sell at public auc-
W hon, at my store opposite the City Hotel COM
mencing at halt-past 8 O'clock. variety of misces-
neous goods, such as the following:
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Wardrobes, Sideboards
bureaus EedsLeads Chairs OF every style and patterns
Hair and Shuck Mattresses, Dining, Tea, Toilet and
Gard Tables, Beds and Bedding &c.
ALSO-A large lotof reasonable piece and cut Dry
GOODS &c, with ClotA, Cassimeres, Sattinets Vest
lngs, Flannels, bleaehed and unbleached; domestic
Hosiery, Cravats, Shirts and Drawers &c.
CLOTHING, &c; Also, large collection of sea.
sonabfe ready made clothing. Boots and Shoes,
s SIX wool and waterproof Hats, cloth and glazed
lice and Carpet Bags, Mason's Challenge Backing
ricton Matches, Clocks and an endless varietya
fs n1I and Fancy Goodsof every description:
MIGHT SALES. NIGHT s4LEs.--O1
4 q MONDAY evening, the Goth September, at half
past O'Clock a my store opposite the City Hotel |
y. WI commence my Night Sales, and will continue
them during the season, which time will be sold from
the shelves general assortment of Staple and Fancy
Goods, Dry Goods, Hardware and Cutlery, Fancy
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS, Cloth.
Cassmeres, vestngs, Calicoes, pacas, Irish Linens
Cashmeres Muslins, Shirtings Casnes FIannels, Pins
and Needles, Spool Cotton, Silk Umbrellas, Hosiery
>, HARDWARE & CUTLERY Superior Ivory
handle Knives and Forks Isl pieces Buck Handle
Knives and Forks per doz n, Britannia Ware, Tea
Trays, Walters, Pocket aud Carded Knives Scissors,
kazors, I,hin6les, Braces, Bits, &c.
FANCY GOODS-Ladies' Writing Desks and
Work Boxes, Cologne, Fancy Soaps, Hooks and Ewes
Knitting Pins, Saspenders, Accordeons, Dressing
Tuck and Side Combs, Backgammons, Razors, Strops
t Har brushes, Money Purs's Family and Pocket BIZ
bles, Playing Cards, Paper &c.
JEWELLERY-Fin Patent God Lever Watches
Gold Detached Levers, full jawecd Gold Cylinder do.
do, English Silver Levers, &c, Gold Pens and Pen
ellis, Silver do, Breastpins, Gold Guard Chans. Gold
Fob do, Steel Chains, Cameo Pms, Bracelets, Ear
sc27 A. MOTT Auot
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-27
BY RICHARD CAUTITORN.

BY RICHARD CAUIITORN.
Ed OCULAR SALE DAYS. MONDAYS.
AA Wednesdays and Fridays-Sae of horses every
Saturday.-On the days above named, commencing al
" O'clock will sell at auction, at my store 18th st.
lowing:
GROCERIES-Sugar, Coffee, Gunpowder Tea,
Candies, Soap, Nails, Starch Bacon Hams, Shoulders
and Sides, Rice, Pepp Ginger Brandy Whiskay Gia
Molasses, Butter, Lard Herrngs, Shad
FURNITU RE-Bareaus, Sideboards, Waehstands,
Feather Beds, Hair and Shuck Mattresses, Bedsteads,
Bedding Of every DESCRIPTION, Tenders, Shovel and
longs with many other articles in the house keeping
line.
SHOES, CLOTHING, &c--Iwil also sell Boots
Shoes, Slippers, Clothing of every kind, Hats, Caps
Crockery- Matches. Writingsad Wrapping Pa.
per, Books, &c.
au2l r. CAUTHORN
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-27

BALTIMORE MARKETS, Dec 26, P. M.
FLouR-Sales to-day OF 200 bbs Howard street
Flour al 81
GgAiK and other articles usually enumerated, re-
main as last quoted.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-27

Twenty miles of the Central Railroad Immediately
west OF Staunton were let contractors on Thursday
last. The portion let embraces all the very heavy work
between Stauuton and Covingon, including the pas
sage OF the North Mountain al Buffalo Gap.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-27
BY w. GODDFY.

NM7 ILL be sold at auction, on SATURDAY. the
w 9th inst, at a O'Clock in the evening two i'm.
proved lots IN Rockets fronting Nicholson street
the one So feet, the other 65 feet and running lack
100 feet ~
Inc improvements two large brick tenemeets
and TWO large wooden ones upon each lot, which are
now well tenaned.
Terms made known on the day fsale
TOLER & COOK,
de ID Agents for the oWner
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-27

NJOTlCE. The firm Of ALLEN & WEND-
"a LlNGER is this day dissolved by mutual con-
Mr. Wendinger, VINO is charged with the payment Of
all the debts of the concern, and to whom alone all
payment TO the to be made.
VILLA M ALLEN
G. WENDTCNGEP
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-27
~ DUNLOP, MONCURE IL co.

GROCERIES AT AUCTION.-On TUES
VIZ DAY the Both instant, commencing at l0i o.
clock, we will sell at our auction store, general as
sortmen Of Groceries consisting in part Of
so hhds ST Croix and Louisiana Sugar, fair to
choice quality
$50 bags Coffee
$50 sides Leather. good and damaged
rs packages LOAF and crushed Sugar
SO hhds tierces and bbs MoIasses
l20 boxes brown and pale Soap
II 100 do Sperm and Adamantine Candies
so boxes bunch Raisns
Brandy, Gin, Madeira and Tenerffs Wines
Mustard, &c.
TERMs-Under 500, cash; and 800 and over four
months credit, for approved paper.
Sale without regard to wea Their.
DUNLOP, MONCURE q CO.,
de "a Auetioneers.
NROCERIES. &c, AT AUCTION.-On
"a THURSDAY, LIST January, we will sell at our
auction STORE at 10 clock, assortment of Groce-
ries viz
Porto Rico Sugars
Laguayra Coffee, Java do
West India Molasses
Cheese-in boxes and casks
Brown and coffee Sugar--in bbls
Soap and Candles Sole Leather
Window Glass, Rum, Brandy, Wines
Green and Black Teas
Demiiohns, Paper, &c.
TERMs-Under 800 cash. 800 and over months
credit Tor approved paper
DAVENPORT, ALLEN & CO..
de u Auclioneers
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-27
UNIV ERSITY orr ytIeGINIA.

n
Lectures on the Evidences of Christianity, delivered
at he University OF Virginia during The session Of
1sao"ol, with portraits OF the Lecturers, w: Rev.
Green and Breckenrdae Rev T 7 Moore, Rev Nj
d Hoge, Rev Van Zlnd Rev NJ Smith,
&c &c i vol, evo
Also, just published,
John Angel James new work. Christian Duty, Pas
toral Addresses, chiefly the subject OF Christ ian
Duty; by John Angel James, author OF the Anxious
= Inquirer, &c &c. vol, l6mo
Songs in the House OF my Pilgrimage, selected and
arranged by lady, vol, Is mo
New Themes for the Protestant Cergy-Creeds
without Charity; Theology without Humanity; and
Professionalism without Christianity; with notes by the
editor on the Literature of Charity Popu alton, Po-
lillcal Economy and Professionalism.
For sale by
des4 NASH & WOoDHOUsE.
NEW AND BEAUTIFULLY Illus
BOOKS AT NORRIS.
The Land of Bondage; its ancient monuments and
present condition, being the journal OF tour in Egypt
by j. M. Wainwright, ID. d.
The Women OF the Bble deIineated in series of
sketches of prominent females mentioned in Holy
Scrpures-by Clergymen OF the United States, with
IL characteristic steel engravings by The Rev. M
Wainwright, d. d.
The Women OF early Christianity; series OF por-
traits, with appropriate descriptions. by several clergy
men OF the United Stae., edited by Rev. J. A. Spen-
Ger, NJ A author OF the The East, sketches of travel
in Egypt and the Holy Lnnd, &c, with II original de-
signs engraved expressly for this work.
W,men OF the Old and New Testament; Sc ries of
portraits with characteristic descriptions, by several
American Iergymen-eduedby VIM. B. Spraaue D.
D., with IS original designs, engraved expressly for
this work.
The British Female Poets; with biographical and
critical notices-by Geo w. Bethune.
The American Female Poets with biographical and
critical notces-bY Caroline May.
Poetical Quotations; consisting of elegant extracts
every subject, complied from various authors and
arranged under appropriate heads-by John T. Wat
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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-12-27
HS.6RdAaD s 81 WANTED.-75,o 900

q sFeND1Hsp Stills of white or post oak are
wanted between the Junction and Gofdonsville, one
fourth the lsl day OF April, June, August and De-
tober, 1852, eight feet long, with hewn face on
parable sides, not less than eight inches wide, be
They must be barked and piled close to the track of
the railroad at grade points.
Sealed bids will be received at the Junction until
the 18th day of January next addressed the under
signed and endorsed, Proposals for cross ties.
dders requested state the points The road
where they will deliver, and also what amount OF
their bids will be received in the bonds of the Compa-
ny, payable ia FIVE years.
f. FONTAINE,