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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-09

Mr.. Bodisco, the Russian Ambassador, gave a
juvenile fancy ball in Georgetown, the other even
ing, where children were present In the course
of the entertainment, by way of joke, a little
fellow about as big as tobacco pipe and dressed
as Kossuth, was brought up to be introduced
Bodisco started back, with we'll feigned indigna
ton and exclaimed "Aha sir, you are the very
man have been wanting to lay hold of.'
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-09

Parodi is giving concerts at the Tacon Theatre,
Havana. The editor of the Havana Diario has
seen the contract with Mr.. Dougal of California,
which stipuates that Parod and her associates
are to receive $4,000 for ten concerts, each to
consist of ten pieces, of which Parodi performs
three. MIR. Dougall paysall expenses of the vow
age, besides furnishing house, carriage &c.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-09

We return our thanks to the Hon. Jas. Brooks
of New York, for his very able speech on the De-
iciency Bill, delivered in the House of Represen-
tatives March 20, 1852. The speech was devoted
to the defence land it is very complete one) of
Mr.. Filmore's Administration, from the charges
of extravaganza which have been preferred by
reckless opposition, and to an explanation of the
actual operation of the existing tariff. We have
heretofore had occasion to refer to the speech in
the latter connexion. We advise such of our DO
ltical friends as design to take part in the coming
Presidential election to arm themselves with this
document.
AS Mr.. Brooks is distinguished member of
the American Wing Press, we look with peculiar
qualification upon the honorable career which he
is running in the federal legislature.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-09

are informed, avowed their willingness during the
last Congressional canvass to acqaiesce in the Com
promise measures. We leave it to tho people
to decide how far their course with reference to
Mr.. Hiilver's resolution is reconcilable with the
professions they then made.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-09
The Land Sales IN Florida.-The Jackson
vile EAST Florida) correspondent of the Savannah

News says:
The sale of the State lands, which commences
on the 18th of April and ends on the Goth May, is
already attracting explorers. Planters from Geor-
ga, South Carolina and Alabama are passing into
the interior by every boat, to examine the lands
and select their plantations. These lands were
selected with great care, and are among the best
IN the State.
Everything looks prosperous and cheering on
the St. Johns. The lumber business is going or
briskly. There are more large steam saw mills
now in operation in this vicinity than at any
other point in the South and it is going on to in
crease.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-09

Jenny Lind THAT was) has not given up public
singing. The Boston Post announces her inten-
ton to sing in New ork, as follows
Mr.. and Mrs. Goldschmidt will give three con-
certs in New York during the latter part of April
and sail in the Atlantic for Europe early in May.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-09

Gambling in Germany.-The gaming table at
Hamburg is kept by company of shareholders
who have just received from last years returns,
dividend of A per cent! Gambling seems to be
safer bushes for the bankhalders than for the play
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-09


Wizards Cake Spanish Harlequin!
And great list OF his most surprising feats in NEGRO
nancy.
CFParticulars in bills of the day.
Doors open at quarter past Ito commence at o.
clock.
| TT-Box Office open daily from 10, A NJ tilI5pM
Boxes 50 cts, Pit rs cts--other prices usual.
j. M WESTON
ap 9-tf Agent and Secretary
TNHE SHAKESPEARE LITERARY As
l. ISOLATION, respectfully announce to the citizen
of Richmond that they intend giving BRILLIANT
DONATION ENTERTAINMENTS similar to those
given by them so successfully in New York. Boston and
Philadelphia. which We're attended by the brilliant
audiences the elite and fashion of those ctes to take
place at the Exchange Concert Room, Oh SA-
IURDA4 EVENING, April 10th, 1852, which occa
sion each and every will be presented during the
evening wtha BOX. containing either rich and costly
article of Jewery or some beautiful delicate and tasty
gift Among these will be found:
magnificent gold Watches
Sc fine gold set Rings
10 splendid Gold Pencils
extra h0avy chased Rings
20 gents fine gold Breastpins
40 fine gold Rings, assorted
AZ laies splendid gold Breaches
10 pair fine gold set Earrings
62 handsome solid silver Thimbles
10 pair fine gold Cuff Pins
AZ ladies' fancy needle Cases
beautiful scent Bottles
80 Velvet pncushions, assorted
so packages fancy scented Soap
so boxes lilly white Pearl Powder
rs bottles Extract OF Roses Musk jasmine Jockey
Articles Bon Bons, Confectionery, &C., &c.
The Programme will be published in all the daily pa
per and bills ofthe|day.
In consequence usual order of the entertainment
the Association have determined limit the number of
admissions to six hundred. Positively larger number
will be admitted.
fY Cards of invitation and admission so cts which
will be for sale at the principal Hotels Book and Music
Stores
To prevent confusion the doors will be open at 81 a.
clock. The entertainment to commence at II precisely.
Samples of the Gifts may be seen in the window of
Henry Hyman, No 90 Main street. ~ APPS
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-09

circulation of Its organ in Virginia Would it not
have been wiser donation if the great sums
given to kossuth, had been emptied into the trea-
sury of this Society! Apart from the doubts
that have been thrown out as to his ultimate inep-
lions with respect to the Hungarian fund.-" would
not the people of the United States have derived
greater benefit from such an application of the
money as we have suggested! The public do
not know what is to be the final destination of the
Hungarian subscriptions. 1t may be applied to
the private purposes ofthe eloquent exile " if so,
many OF our people will be the victims of impos-
ture. If otherwise, it will be wasted in hopeless
agitation, which, if unsuccessful can only cause
the yoke of oppression to weigh more heavily up
on his conquered country. But, ift his pecuniary
and shall enable the uuquiet spirit who is yet
amongt US to stir up renewal of the contest with
the legions of the two emperors, how dreadful
will be the results of second subjugation This
would, of course, follow, unless our own govern
mentshoud be forced into the quarrel, and, in that
event let those who by the liberalty Of their ad-
vances. would have brought about such catas-
trophe, survey the bitter fruits of their own inn
prudent generosity. If all that gold and silver had
been entrusted to the African Colonization Socie-
ty, they would have bestowed it in such way as
to have conferred upon this country and the I'M
christian savages of Africa peculiar benefits, ge-
neral good upon the world at large, and brought
evil upon no one. 1t lisa singular contradiction in
the generosity of the majority of men, that they
will wantonly darow aDay hundreds and then
scruple to give away tens-if the gift is to be ap-
piled to some sober, sensible purpose.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-09

NEW YORK MARKETS, April g.
FLooR-Dechned Southern commands 81 220 81 81
GRAIN unchanged.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-09

BALTIMORE MARKETS, April s.
FLoUR-Sales of5o0 bbls at 81 o. 200 bbls at ST.
GRA1N-Steady at previous quotations.
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Photographed erclusarely for the 7fmes.1
ATTN o IRE ACCO MARK

Heavy transactions on French account.
BALTIMORE, April g.
During the week fully two thousand hhds Ohio Tobac
cohaVe changed hands, the qualities ranging from common
to good fair reds-at prices varying from 81 to So DOR
ton OF this tobacco purchased for the French rege
The stock on hand is SMALL and the market frmer
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-09
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND.

ARRIVED,
Schr Harrison JONES' Aumack New York hay
schr Patmos, Sanford, New York, hay and railroad
iron.
echr Hannah Bates Attakapas sugar to Dunlop, Mon
Schr Adelaide, Sampson, Attakapas sugar to Dunlop
Moncure Il Co.
Schr JAS A Stuart, Robbins, Norfolk, mdse
SAILED,
Schr Maria Theresa. Crowel Salem -four &c.
Schr jno Il Watson Cameron New York. coal
Schr Ilron, English, James River wood
;. Schr Ceyon Amsbury, Saem flour, &c. to Shields
Somerville.
Steamship City of Richmond, Foster, New York. A 7
Lee. '
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-09
Nc Cormach'S T1rgania Reaper.
The Washington correspondent of the BaIti-
more Sun thus aludes to the report of the Senate
erS.

OUIllHltGee OH NICCOTl1ICkES patent:
The report of the Senate committee on patents in the
case of Cyrus H. McCormick's Virginia Reaper is very
conclusive and satisfactory proving Mr. Mccormick be
tothe especial favor of Congress. Among the tesmo-
malls to his genius awards of the Michigan State Ar
cultural Society; ofhe Mechanics Institutes Chicago the
Franklin Institute Philadelphia the Pennsylvania State
Agricultural Society; the State Agricultural Society of
Wisconsin the n York State Agricultural Society, and
the award OF the Worlds Fair London consisting of the
Council medal. 1t is seldom that invention finds such
general Acknowledgements in all parts of the world.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-09

ALEXANDRIA MARKETS, April 8.
FLoUR-The market is dull and nrices ms att,.5 W.
hear ofno sales worth reporting Wagon and Car nr;c
SO IS The receipts moderate and principally gone
into store SUNG
GRAIN-There is very little wheat Offering and our
quotations are entirely nominal Nothing doing in Corn
Glover seed Is outso season, retailing in small parcels at
BEEF CATTLE-No change in prices. Supply moder>
ATE. we quote $40 81 rs yer 100 lbs gross Live Hogs
81 rs a 81 So o ~ Lug"
BANK STocKs-ln Norfolk on Saturday 10 shares FIX.
change Bank stock sold at s1o44 and shares Virginia
Bank at $75
inspection of Flour at Fredericksburg for the quarter
ending March 81. 1852:
3o7 barrels family Flour
20,le7 " superfne do
1,5o5 fine do
6s7 1niddings do
II condemned do
JOHN F. FICKLEN, Inspector
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-09

on the other, to animate the love of tempe
rate freedom; these are the true civil laurels I'm
stained with tears or with Blood and both inspi-
ring and rewarding that pure and lofty ambition
which seeks not to triumph over an adversary
but TO bestow blessing on mankind.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-09

The INVASION OF THE EQUADoR.-It is said
that Gen. Flores is at the head of an expedition
which has gone from Chill to revolutionze Ecu
ador, and that he has from 5000 to $500 men,
and steamer with eight guns, besides several
sailing vessels. It is also stated that several Amer
lean and English officers accompany him.
The New York Commercial Advertiser says it
is charged that Peru was secretly fvoring the ex-
petition, but apparently without any evidence
of her completely, The whole business seems to
be one of thoroughly South American charac-
ter-one of those unceasng petty attempts at
aggression and conquest which seems to be the
bane of those RepubI lies.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1852-12-30
George Law.

The Boston Herald gives the follow
ing notice of q man who has become
somewhat noted of late:
"Mr. Law was originally a journey
man stone mason. and in the opinion Of
his then associates, his ambition ran no
higher than to do fair days work for
fair days wages. They were deceiv-
ed. Those Bostonians who have visited
New York cannot fail to remember that
triumph of American mechanics, the
High Bridge over the Harlem River.
The bridge was the keystone upon
which Law built his fame and fortune.
In 1888. he contracted to build section
of it, and cleared forty thousand dollars
by the operation. Since that time his
course has been onward stern, unwa :
vering, and at times morose. he never
fails 10 meet his engagements, and eom>
mand capital to the amount Of five
N illlons Of dollars.
"He is President of the Dry Dock
Bank-his name is good in Wall street
for almost any amount, and although
personally unpopular from his harsh
manner, yet there is no capitalist in
whom the New York merchants have
more confidence. Besides the Havana
teamers, Mr.. Law is largely interested
in those plying to Chagres. aud from
Panama to San Francisco.
'His personal appearance is not pre-
possessing. He is six fee. in height
with shaggy black hair. flying in all di,
reclions. "a tremendous pair OF whiskers,
aud face in which can be seen as in e
mirror. the prominent elements in hi.
Observation-Disclosures, perseverance,
fixedness of purpose-we might almost
say obstinacy. This was shown in the
action he took relative to the Crescen,
City affair.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1852-12-30

A MINE OF WEALTH-Dr. ]. V. c.
Smith, in an address delivered at Boston, on
Palestine, alluded to the following circum>
stance
The Sheiks, or Arab Chiefs, are in the
habit of burying their treasures 10 the
sands of the desert-nO matter what 1t 10,
an American half eagle. or tin box. any
thing which they wish to preserve secure,
they at once repair to the desert and de-
post it where none but themselves can
hope to find it.
When the Doctor visited the Dead Sea,
he hired three Sheiks to accompany HIM as
guides and protectors he gave FIVE dollars
to each, besides the present always neges'
sary at the close of a bargain the Sheiks
went Immediately out into desert place
to deposit their money.
Some of these Arabs live to be one hun
dred and twenty five years old. They con-
tinue to bury their wealth as long as they
live. They are reputed TO be wealthy
because they have much wealth buried ;
ye: increase of riches makes scarce any
difference in their indulgence or mode of
life. In their old age. they forget where
the articles are deposited, and die without
ever leaving anything for their children.
II is supposed that not less than a million
dollars in value is Thus buried Annually J.
and The time will come when the search
ing Tor and recovering of this hidden wealth
will be 40 extensive and profitable business
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1852-12-30

Mr.. D. NJ. Barringer from Mad,id..
writes that at that city the bulky necess-
saries OF life, such as water. wood, coal
oil. &c. are exceedingly dear, in conse.
quence Of the expense Of transportation
his wood alone costs him one cent peg
pound. 1t cost him $500 to transpovs .
carriage from Cadix to Madri1l Entss~
tainments ARE more costly than in Lon-
don or Paris. Indispensable uniforms
and dress Of etiquette are items Of exv-
pense. lie makes no statement Of the
amour: spent in year.
Mr.. c. ]. McCurdy at Vienna. gives
only the item OF house or rather room
rent, and makes no statement Of the.
amount of ordinary expenses.
Mr.. Marsh at Constantinople writes
that the expense Of living is threefold.
greater at Constantinople than at WASH
ington. rendered SO by the rank, Of the
personwho purchases anything for his
family. The rent OF a proper house for
minister must be a. much az $4,000 D.
year. Fuel is very dear. and the ex-
penses Ut servants great. He comes to-
the conclusion that his salary is entirely
inadequate to his support.
Mr.. Schenck at Rio Jaaeiro asserts
that the bare cost Of living would boz
$500 year. without taking into COM
slderation the hospitality he must exer-
else and the entertainments he must
give He is now paying at the ratoof
$tlO0 for rent, but intends soon to
move where he will pay only $3.50. and
that is the lowest that is respectable -
Mr.. Schenck has no family with him. and
out Of his $4,000 year, he. must save
enough for their support at home.-
Mr.. Bayard at Brussels thinks the
place where he resides is dearer than
Philadelphia. but cheaper than London
or Paris. His rent is $500 per annutn.
and his furniture cost him $4,000. His
decision is tina. the expenses Of family
lof the same number Of persons as his
owD, living in an transformations man.
ner, will amount to $4,000 a year, ex-
elusive Of the ordinary contingent OK.
penscs OF stationery. newspapers. Po~t-
| lge. &c.
Mr.. D. D. Barnard at Berlin cannot
l'NO 00 NSCWi0SO uVSOuut % ua9 SAR0s~
ses.
In one year. they had exceeded his sal.
cry BY $4,000 but the purchase Of furni-
ure had been included in the estimate /.
lie thinks however, even with the most
igid economy and very meagre shoe
] f hospitality, that he shall exceed 10 .
| hree venrs's residence the whole amount
# outfit, salary, and benefit. England
| gives her minister at Berlin $4,000 .
year. besides an allowance for ) house.
The salary Of the Turkish Minister ID
100000 francs this Austrian and F,enc =
Ministers have 10000.
| From the whole correspondence, Il
will 30 perceived that the style Of living
abroad is such, that the responsibility
Of the Ministers, and the consequent re.
spect paid to the country would demand
isher salaries than are now given. AS
it it,. none but men of tie largest for
| tunes can afford to 60 as cur Representa-.
ltives to foreign conrts. - Cowrant
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1852-12-30

Annie was loved by all for the sweet.
ness Of her disposition and her dnliful
conduct. She loved others with gem
tie and affectionate heart, that waited
to make those around her happy and
the piety and serenity Of her life made
her as lovely as the flowers which filed
with the sparkling drops Of dew, to shed
around them the perfume VI the morn>
ing.
The last time I called TO see her, she
spoke to me in a beautiful manner, when
| talked with her Of her mother, and Of
that heaven which we all felt sure she
had gone to enjoy. She looked up at
me with loving glance and sad soft
ness in her eye, as she told M she wish
ed to be with her, where she could see
Jesus as he is, free from every sin. l
thought it was but the glowing of her
hearts love towards her mother, and told
her to live as she knew her mother would
wish her to live, and at last she would
be united to her in bliss. for ever.
One year passed away. and again l
SIOpPcU ~ pay VtSt1 W tHo laAuHy m
the cottage. They were all there but
one. The garden bloomed as brigL fly
as before-the river flashed the suns
beam as it did in summers gone blythe
honeysucklc strewed its festoons around
the trellls and the blinds, az it did when
last l called. But there was sadness
which was soon explained. The tripping.
lovely Annie, WHO ran down the lawn
with me. or sat and sang. and talked
with me Of "the Happy Land" had
gone to be with her mother aud the an
gels. The frost of winter had cut of
the lovely flower, and ia the village
church-yard vent and sat by her grave,
while pray sd that my heart might be
as pure, and my spirit as fit for heaven
as hers. She left little ke epsake f.,
me. which cherish as dear as the mem
DRY Of the bright flower over whose early
grave my spirit wept.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1852-12-30
LITCHFIELD ENQUIRER
LTTCHEIEI.D Dec. 80 IS52.


Mr.. EDITOR The busy season OF the
year is past, the fruits Of the held are
gathered, and the industrious and prudent
are already prepared for the coming winter.
Now that the evenings are long pros
pose to say a few words to my brother far.
mers, and to congratulate them upon the
success which has ate uded the few efforts
which were made to place our County Ag-
ricultural Society upon a more firm toun-
dation. Il is indeed a subject of cOngratu la
ton thar the efforts which were made were
crowned with abundant success. Mem
bers of the Society were present in season
at the Fair, and all seemed ready aud viii
ling to serve on the various Committees so
far as consistent, and the various animals
we're viewed, and the business of the day
dispatched, and the stock permitted to re-
turn home in better season than ever be-
fore. Although the show of cattle. owing
to the drought of the past summer, was,
compared W it'll some years, small, yet the
show passed off with unusual spirit.
The annual report of the Treasurer
showed that there was more than five huns
dred dollars 10 the Treasury, small part
of which was paid in premiums. An
amount of meney was also raised, sufficient
to enlarge and fence the yard. and erect a
building suita BILE for the Ladies' Fair. The
amount of money on hand will enable the
Society to offer more and larger premiums
than have heretofore been offered, thus
holding out inducements to others TO JOIN
the Society.
1t was prophesied by many that the
meeting last Fall would be the last the So
eietv would be able to hold, and that the
Society was going down. But the leading
farmers of The County came forward with
spirit and zeal worthy of the cause, and
showed by their presence their determine
ZION to sustain the Society. And who that
is worthy OF the name OF farmer, or
manufacturer, or a mechanic, does not re-
jOice at the result
1t will be recolIected that proposition
vas submitted to our County Society year
ago last Fall for the formation OF State
Society. This proposition was favorably
received by the County Society, and such
action taken as to submit the proposition
to tho other Counties of the State, all OF
whom responded favorably TO the PROPOSE
ton, Accordingly Convention was call
ed in June last. and Society formed, and
charter obtained from the Legislature,
and constitution was adopted.
An agent has been appointed who will
visit the towns in the County as soon as
may be for the purpose of obtaining sub
scrIbers TO the State Society. 1t is hoped
that all the members of the County Socl-
ETY. and many more will give their names
as life members of the Society. The little
State of Rhode Island, about the size OF
anna of tha COun,iex of our State, has
permanent fund of six thousand dollars aP-
propri lled for an Agricultural Socle'y.-
Will not Litchfield County do her Part TO-
wards fund equal to that OF Rhode IS
iandp ~. +. ~
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1852-12-30

AFFECTING SroRY--The following beau
tiful and affecting story was related by Dr..
Sheneblv of Maryland. at a meeting 10
New York, to hear the experiences oil
twenty reformed drunkards: ~
A drunkard, who had run through his
property, returned one night to his unfur>
nished home. He entered its empty hail
anguish was gnawing at his hearC>strings
and language is inadequate TO express his
agony as he entered his wife's apartment
and there beheld the victims of his appe-
tite-his lovely wife and darling child. Mo-
rose and sullen he seated himself without
Word--he could not speak, he could not
look upon them. The mother said to the
little angel by her side, 8. Come. my child i,
it is time to go to bed" and that little
babe, as was her wont knelt by her moth
er's lap, and gazing wistfuIly into the face
of her suffering parent, like a piece of
chiselled statuary. slowly repeated her
nightly Orison; and when she had finished,
the child (out four years of ase) said to
her mother. " Dear ma. may not offer up
one more prayer 2" "Yes, yes, my sweet
pct, pray;' and she lifted up her tiny hands.
closed her eyes and prayed-"O, God |!
spare, oh, spare my dear papa % That
prayer was waited with electric rapidity
to the throne OF God. It was heard ON
high-lwas heard on earth. The respon>
sive 6 Amen !" bursts from that fathers
lips, and his heart of stone became hear,
offlesh. Wife and child were both clasp
ed to his bosom. and in peni.ence he said.
my child you have saved your father
from the grave of u drunkard I'll sign
the pledge"