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The daily union., 1852-09-29
A Gnnd Sign.

Yesterday wager OF hundred dollars that Frank
lin Pierce would carry The State Of Maryland was made
by democratic gentleman with one Of the friends Of the
Seward whig candidate.
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THREATENIca.-Hugh Goddin was brought be.
fore the Mayor, yesterday, a peace warrant, is
sued at the instance of Henry N Templeman. 1t ap.
peared from the testimony that there had been
some difference between the parties concerning a
note for $500 Mr.. G. wished Mr.. T. to sign a pa
per stating that certain check had been paid and
not torn up-but Templenan refused to do it, re
marking, 'sYou triding scoundrel do not say any.
thing to me about this matter again." Goddin then
said he should sign it, and that if he did not, he
(Goddn) would 60 to the Penitentiary or be
hung Tempieman then went away, and on
Wednesday Goddin went to Mr.. Walsh's and pur
chased six barrelled Notwithstanding to Mr.
w. that he expected to be shot in a quarter of an
hour. Templeman hearing of Goddins action, and
fearing personal assault, accordingly procured
the warrant against Goddin. The Mayor required
Goddin to give $500 to keep the peace for one
year. which Mr.. G. declined to give, and he was &C.
cordingly committed to Jail.
The difficulty evidently grew out of misunder.
standing between the two gentlemen, and we are
sorry that the matter was not compromised.
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Chamberiayne's substitute, and by ayes 2
noes S, preference was given to it over the re-
port.
The question then required upon the pas.
sage of DR.. C.'s substitute.
Mr.. Dimmoek moved to lay the substitute
on the table, which motion was lost by Ayes
4, Noes 8.
The question then being upon the adoption
Of the substitute by ayes s, noes A, il was de.
cided in the affirmative.
So DIR. Chamberlayne's plan Of two We
getable markets, at a cost Of $4,000, was
adopted.
MIR. Denoon offered resolution providing
for the payment of $3.50 to Messrs. Exall &
Powell for the working plans and specifications
of the new market houses, which was adopted.
Mr. Darlington offered resolution autho:
rizing the Select Committee ou the Markets,
10 advertise for proposals for building vege-
table market on 18th street, and one on 9th
street, by the 25th of March.
The Council then adjourned to meet at I'VE
o'clock, on the 25th of March, then to receive
the proposals.
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,r,bor;zed TO have erected an additional gas
holder. so feet in diameter and 40 feet hign,
and an additional pair of PURIFIERS, and that
, the Chamberlain be authorized to issue scrip
~ an amount not exceeding $3O,OOO for the
iPasaired That the Chamberlain pay to A..
n V,ncleye $500 in full for services rendered
hy him in experimenting the Gas Works sub
seoue Mt to the time that he ceased TO draw pay
Resolred, That it be recommended to the
Council to abolish the charge for metre rents
Resoiped, That it be recommended to the
Council to fix the price of gas consumed IN
public lamps at 5 50per thousand cubic ieet
and that il take effect from the commencement
of its consumption.
All which is respectfully submitted.
LEWIS w. CHAMBERLAIN,
Chairman Committee on Light.
March Is, 1852.
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and that hour. each several sound would have
made the f.rryman's heart sink within him
he would have seen devil in every bush
but now every source of apprehension and ter
ror was shut up and overwhelmed by the great
and impending danger which hung upon his
On swept our feet aud rapid runners. Terror
lent the ferryman his wings, and some mystic
rious impulse hurried on the white figure !;
which, in spite of all his efforts, gained little
on the ferryman. Up and down hill-over
ditch and stream-there was no pause IN their
flight, and in their last down hill sweep, before
the goal was reached, they seemed to skim
over the ground without the aid of feet All
things have an end, and so had this race. AT
last the goal-the ferryman's house-was woh'
A long way from that domicil, on the river
bank, how ever, the feet of the runners were
heard-great was the establishment OF the Ia
mily at the ferry, and they listened in BREATH
less anxiety as the feet came nearer anu 'hey
heard the hard breathing of the competitors !;
but greater still was their amazement "hen
the ferryman fell exhausted at the door, and
soon after fell at his side the white hgure!-
Lights were brought, and immediate assistance
was given to the poor ferryman who was more
dead than alive. The white figure terrified them
all; but was finally cautiously approached and
unwrapped and was found to be one OF the plant
ers negro men. "hen inc
bow. who went to escort the ferryman returned
and told how the race begun, his master
laughed 80 loud and free that he is said TO
have awakened some OF his eighbors mile
Off "But the rascal in the Sheet" said he,
"why did he follow the ferryman so tar =
That was more than he was told to do. But he
has made the joke all the better, rascal I! He
shall have an extra drink for it" and the
planter shook his sides again. The
next day it was found that the negro in the
sheet was as much terrified as the ferryman.
As he rose. a briar had caught the sheet, and
supposing the devil to be after him for endea-
voring to scare the ferryman, he ran for life
and death. When this appendix to the story
was made known to the planter he went off
into fit of laughter that endured SO long as
to alarm his friends.
And this is race never before written down
u race that the performances of Gildersleeve,
and the American deer cannot be compared
with-a race, which, for the speed and bottom
of the runners, might rank with the achieve
ments of the Eclipses, the Henrys of the turf,
and the Boston of later years-Boston whose
death our neighbour of the Wing, considered a
public calamity. Carrier pigeons and the
winds of white squall, could be scarcely
considered more fleet. Grass never was known
to grow in the RUNNERS tracks! .
This remarkable race, was long the talk of the
neighborhood, and afforded our venerable
friend the planter, many hearty laugh in the
evening of his days. He considered it the best
of his practical jokes. The ferryman soon
recovered from the effects of his fright be
heartily forgave the trick, and was treated with
additional kindness at the planters; but he
never again took supper from home.
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Leaving, as the result of the second years
operations, surplus of. $l2 l9s

operations, surplus Of $l2 1872
So soon as the means of supplying a large
amount of gas is supplied by The erection of
an additional holder, the committee think that
il would be both just and expedient to reduce
the price Of it, and to continue from year to
year, gradual reduction until it be sold at the
same price they now recommend for the public
gas used. They think by such reduction the
amount consu ned would be so greatly increas-
ed as to pay as large profit at the reduced
price as il now yields at the present rate. They
recommend that the charge for metre rents be
abolished; the sum realized by it is small, and
is the fruitful source Of complaints. There
have been expended in the construction of the
works up to the 18th ultimo, $2l0.2SS 76, less
by service pipes, metres, sc. on hand for f,.
ture use amounting to $4553 20, leaving as the
net cost of the work sos, 735 Sc, as will more
fully appear by reference to the Clerks state.
ment. To this amount, however, there should
be added the amount still due Mr.. VancIeye
for services rendered after his appointment as
Engineer had expired, which your Committee
think the Council should FIX at $500. For all
details the Council is referred to the report of
the Superintendent and statement of the Clerk.
Your Committee cannot close their report
without congratnlating the Council and their
fellow citizens on the prosperous condition of
the works-they never having failed for mo-
ment during the year 10 supply any required
amount Of gas, and that of d very superior
quality-refecting great credit on the Engi
neer who built them, and the Superintendent
and other officers who have had their manage
ment, they having one and all performed their
duties TO the unqualified satisfaction of the
Committee. They advise the adoption Of the
following resolutions:
Rsselsed, That the Committee on Light be
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~ Hon. THOMAS H. SHxLBY-E xiracf from
hts Leuer.-Aftcr speaking OF numerous cures In
bis family he says Il also STATE that negro child
was afflicted with letter, Tor scad head j the hair
came on and the entire surface from the ewes 10 ,be
back OF the neck, was one solid sc4b In one month
has low tine suit of hair and It's health IL rood
Captain CANor, whose brother Is an eminent
physician In Paris. writes to US: You are Al liner
y % use my name IN support of i" Hamp,ons vcge
achronic inhammatory rheumatism contrset.d NJ, :.
ger tropical climates, aud Of seven years perodics
duration \ have only used three bottles, anI ind
.as sss the dsiormod parts Of my hands are iass
fese.nlng % tner former natural appearance
wonderful Tinesure. MI ii--ass "a
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:, Noieuleoy Ior dyspepsia ever OHereu 10
the pubic has met with the Unprecedented success
OF Bakers Celebrated Premium Bittcrs.
Not more than ten years ago, the proprietor of this
medicine had the good fortune to discover its
perlor virtues ill the eradication of Dyspepsia and
feeling it to be duty he owed the public at once,
III private way, offered these BitteEs to those who
were afflicted. Since that time, until within few
mouths. he has not sought. by advertising other
wise, from the simple fact that there were many
panaceas ahoat, to give them very extended repu-
tation, nor should he have done SO, had not
hundreds of his friends who had used them great
advantage on themselves and their families, urged
him to give his Btters greater publicity in order
that the whole human family might be benefited
by their use. Having consented to do so, he has
greatly enlarged his facilities for manufacturing
and would say to all who afflicted with Dyspep.
STA, Diarrhoea, ChoGcs, Cramps, Sour Stomachs,
Constipation of the Bowels, and all diseases arising
from disordered digestion, that BAKERS PRE-
MUM BlTTERS are, of all other remedies, the
best that has yet been discovered for the eradica
ton OF these annoying complaints Price so cents.
To be had in Richmond at the Drug Stores of
A. BODEkER, ADIE g. GRAY, BENNETT 4
BEERS, PURCELL, LADD & CO., and GAYNOR
& WOOD, Main street; II. BLAIR, WIN P. LADD
and SEABROOh & REEVE, Shockoe Hill.
NH 2-ts
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T A Card.-As the time is not far distant
when the voters of Richmond will be convened 70
select city Off ,ers adopt this mode of aoprising
them that am candidate for the Office of Hiyb
constable. The sphere in which l have acted
for many years, has made me personally known TO
many, if not to all the voters Of the city They will
judge of my qualifications and fitness for the Office.
and in their decision shall most cheerfully &C
quiesce. Should be elected, all business pertain
ing to the Office will receive the personal attention
of myself aided by the most thorough business men
that can be selected as assistants
NH 17-dtde GEORGE W. TOLER
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NH 1S-dtde

MIR. Philip Harrison, Jr.-We take
great pleasure in recommending to the voters of the
city of Richmond, the above named gentle man for
the office of superintendent Of Streets, and
are induced to do from conviction that he is in
every way eninently qualified and peculiarly fitted
for the office. When our city Is once lastly laid
out streets properly graded, sidewalks neatly
paved, and all judiciously drained, we may com.
pare with any other n the Union. And as Mr. Har.
rison is scientific and practical enquirer having
devoted much of his time and energy for several
years past to the profession, we therefore recon-
mend him to the voters of the city, as one suited
to effect these objects and invoke their support,
feeling assured that if elected the duties OF the Of
fee will be discharged honestly, faithfully and to
the perfect satisfaction of the citizens generally
MANY VOTERS
Of Jefferson, Madison and Monroe Wards.
1Q-Otk
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TREsPAssING.-Sarah Via, AN Indian woman, was
brought before the Mayor, on yesterday, charged
with entering the house of colore woman named
Rody Sampson, on Tuesday last, while in a state
of intoxication, and refusing ogo out. There be-
ing extenuating circumstances in Sarah's favor, the
Mayor discharged her with an admoniticn.
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sEAYREs' CELE TED

49, LIVER PILLS-Prepared from tie Mass
obtained at the Rockbridge (Va.) Alum Springs
These Pills are confidently recommended as
having all the virtues of the water, and in
many cases they are preferable. In derange.
ment OF the stomach and bowels, or want of
action in the liver, their immediate effect upon the
liver and kidneys especially, entte them to public
consideration. If the patient be bilious they search
out the bile and expel it from the syssem-unlike
all other Pills, they may be taken with IMMUNITY,
Irrespective of weather) there is nothing in
them calculated to injure any one. In cutaneuus
diseases and erup,ions of the skin, of whatever
sort they are sure remedy, and particularly efica.
dropsies, fatulency, &C., &c. These Pills may just.
ly be styled an universal remedy, they are de-
cidedy the best in for the cure of all diseases
resulting from irregular habits. After their use
has been con inued for time, the whole system
be comes invgorated, and the patient is restored to
perfect health. They are care ully prepared and
put up in walls of 100 at 81 each. liberal discount
will be made to Druggists.
For sale by JOHN H. SEAYRES, Columbian Ho
tel, Purcell Ladd g. Co., Main street, s. NJ Zachris.
son & Co., Druggists, Broad street, o. A. Strecker
Druggists, Market Bridge, Richmond James Cooke
& Co.. Fredericksburg Rushton, Clarke s. Co.
New York; Dyott g. Son, Philadelphia; E. l..
Stroecher Co., Macon, Ga; F. ] Sampson, Pow.
hatan CT. House; N T. Watkins Halifax Court
House; II. Jones & Co., Petersburg: w. H.
Gilman. Washington, d. c.. Walter H. Midd ;eton
Farmv.lle, Va; Fl. G. Archer, Danville; Coleman
& Rogers, Druggists, Market street, Mortimer g.
Mowbray, Baltihore and Druggists generally
wholesale and retail. fe3
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- KUNKEL,s NIGHTINGALEs.

49, KUNKEL's NIGHTINGALEs.
~ Notwithstanding the very unpleasant
weather on Wednesday evening, we found the
seats at Odd Fellows Hall tolerable well filed
sufficient proof of the appreciation in which citizens
held this admirable company. During the few past
evenings, they have produced some entirely new
and very pretty Ethiopian Melodies; also. several
new Berissques, one of which, we believe wac
called the Carnival De Ethionia, which was ex
ceedingly funny, and judging from, the repeated
paudits bestowed ON it by the audience, must have
been highly successful. The Black Shakers have
also convulsed the audience with The quaint and
sober conicaities TO Master Floyd for his grace.
full dancing, Penn Lehr for his Solos, and Harry
Lebr for his comcalities, must award the highest
praise; while the sweet and beautiful Ballad Sing.
ing of Messrs kunkel, Hill and Burgess, is OF the
highest order OF musical excellence, and cannot
Ian to give delight to cur music-!oyng citizens
We perceive that their stay is drawing to a close
What say our citizens to rendering Benefit to the
estimable manager of the company-Mr. Kunkel-
to whoss exertlons our citizens have been indebted
for the delightful entertainments of the past two
weeks! NH l9
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FARMERS BANK OF VA-The following gentle
men were promoted in the Farmers Bank of Va,
by the Board of Directors, on yeaterday Han
cock Lee TO be Asst Cashier; Edward c. Sinton, Re
ceiving Teller; Alexander Sterling, Book-keeper-
Ote vacancy in the lowe st grade of office remained
to be filed
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KUNKEL's OPERA TRoUPE.-This evening,
in addition to the excellent ballad singing and
music from this Band, will be performed the
nimitable burlesque of the "Black Shakers"
We can assure our readers that view of these
black oddities will cause their sides to shake
vi It'll laughter.
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PUBLIcATIoNs.-"HooD OwN."-This is
one of Putnam's semi. monthIyvoluuIes, issued
on the 18th March. 1t consists Of papers se-
lected from Hoods humorous pieces, illustra-
ted with appropriate illustrations.
GoDEY's LADY's Book, for April, with the
usual ornaments and so on.
We are indebted to Mr.. GRESHAM for the
above.
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NEW FAMILY GROCERY We call the at
tention of our readers to the advertisement.
respecting new grocery, opened on the
South side of franklin street, 4th door above
the Old Market, by George Hundley. MIR. II.
respectfully asks the attention of his friends
and the public generally to his choice and Sc
lect stock Of groceries.
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A CARDIFF prevent Misrepresentation,
announce myself candidate for reelection to the
office Of High Constable of the city Of Rich
mond Asmy time is fully occupied in discharg-
ing the duties of the Office, have to spare to
electioneer, nor mi ht deem it necessary under
other circumstances, as the public have had an op-
portunity, since Icame into the Office in November
last, to determine whether deserve their 1ntinued
appreciation. Respectfully,
NH l9-dtde+ BEVERLY BLAIR
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EB Mustang l.iniment.-We want to have
our say about this excellent article When it was
hfst advertised here we thought IL was ike other
LiniInents, but We have heard 30 much said of its
success In the OF rheumatism sprains pains in
the breast SIDE md other parts Of tne body, be-
ieve 1t the very best thing now In use here. The
one dollar bottle contains eight times and the fifty
cent bottle three times as much as the twenty-five
cent sizes. Look at the NEW advertisement in an
olner column. NH i2--eots
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THE CASE OF MISUNDERSTANDING has
not yetIbeen arrested, he being confined to his
room by reason Of sickness. On yesterday E.
G. Sydnor delivered himself up to the Mayor,
and gave bail for his appearance when the case
came up for consideration.
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H City Assessor.-Ths anhscrihor =.

~ City Assess0r.-The subscriber "a
specially announces himself candidate AT fbs an
preaching municipal election, for the Office OF CRY
ASSESSOR. vi
Should it be the pleasure of his fsllow.citzen. 70
elect him to that Office, ne will to the best al b;s
ability, dischargesits duties faithfully.
mn lo-dtder LOGAN WALLER
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. See statement of the Chamberlain.

Gee statement oil the chamberlain.
The report of Superintendent Campbell recon-
mending anoth er gas-holder, and additional set
OF purifyers-aso giving the amount of gas made
and disposed of-quantity and size Of street mains
number of lamp-posts, lanterns an things; and
the report OF Mr.. D. Demon, Clerk, setting forth
the particulars of the pecuniary transactions of
the works, were annexed to the report of the COM
mittee, but as that report embraces all the main
items of interest, we have excluded the accompa-
nyiug documents. We subjoin the Chamberlain's
statement concerning the issue of certificates of
city stock:
The Certificates of City Stock, on account
of the Gas Works, were issued as sales were
made from time to time to applicants therefor,
and the amounts on which interest was due at
each semi annual period commencing with
July let, 1867 do not correspond with the
amounts expended up to each of those dates,
on the Gas Works the certificates issued
during the first six months exceeding largely
the disbursements for the Works and the mo-
ney for the excess being applied to other City
purposes.
Interest is therefore charged to the Gas
Works on the amount actually disbursed, at
the ssmi-annual periods when interest is pay
able; and for two months, from 1st January to
LIST March, 1852 viz:
1850 Amt erpepded Interest to Jan. LIST, 1852.
july l. Si8562 "a 1897 81
1851.
JAM l. 103,05l 34-in addition to first
amount 1888 08
July l. 7038l SO second amount 2, Ill A
Jan. 1. Sl92, 295 So Int. for 2 months, 1922 IS
Total interest SLIPS 05
Deduct premiums resolved on
part of stock sold, -..-.--. 6e6 81
Leaving chargeable to Gas Works, $ll ,229 q
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CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE
t~To Mr.. John ri. shcoL. w. -

sirous OF your services in the Common Copncu :.
one of lie members Of Monroe Ward and Iaa.ris IS
as we do that you are well acquainted with $50,
NOOK ana corner OF the Ward, and mindful Of its
you win serve ifelected. Respectfully.
NH T7-2ts MANY EpIprno
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EB ii THERE be any man, De he single or married,
farmer, mechanic, merchant or teamster who has
not yet supplied himself with bottle Of H. G Far.
rells Arabian Liniment let him go now and do h
for be assured it viii be worth IL weight In gold
over and over again. bsfore 1t shall eli have been
used. foa have our word fos that readerI See
advertisement. NH s-l2t
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INCORRECT PAss.-Peter slave to J. l.. Cosby,
was arrested, Wednesday evening, with incor-
rect pass. On yesterday, the Mayor committed
him to Jail for further examination.
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- To the Voters of the City of Rich
mOnd: respectfully announce myself a candidate
for the Office of Collector of City Taxes.
NH 16-dtde* JULIUS A. HOBSON
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. NO 1he Citizens OF kichmona

To the CffiZens OF KichmOnd
~ and Transient Visit ors.--lf you wish
to have your hair cut and dressed 10 the most fash
ionable and tasteful style, and your whiskers
changed TO beautiful black or brown COLOR please;
call at HOBSON'S Shaving, Hair-Dressng and
Shampooning Saloon, in the American Hotel base.
meat
n Bile can furnish you with hot cold or
shower bath at any hour at IS cents or Eve tickets
for 81. NH
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ty7 To the Voters of Richmond.-I am
candidate fer GRAIN MEASURER; and should
be the choice of my friends, viii give the said of
fee my whole attention. L. II. LUCK,
Former Runner TO Farmers Bank
NH 1S-dtde
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FINED-Thompson Nailor was fined for the I'M
lawful action of his drayman, in feeding team in
the street, 81 and costs.
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fully informed that am again candidate for re-
election. J. Fl. STROBIA,
NH l9-dtdeS Civ Gamer
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A YOU'VE BABE By SIMoNs is the bes
Daguerreotype we ever saw."-Ledger. Smons'
pictures OF infants and family groups exceeding
most speak."-Nortk AmerieaR. "The perfection
OF the eyeis wonderful Times. We might give
extracts from innumerable notices, but deem the
above sufficient, as we merely want the public to
call and judge for themselves and as we promise
to give pictures equal TO specimens our success is
certain. M. p. SIMOES,
NH Is Isl Main street, Eagle Square