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have a carpet injured by whitewash
this will Immediately Hstore it.
OhoC oCutRUator.
Frofi the Southern Patriot.
Relative Duties OF u L;l,yycr
and elicit.

EeShsethSS hINsicS pal at uLttSH ycr
and Ciicit.
We have had some experience in
the relation Of lawyer nd client, and
have thought much on he subject. 1t
is our purpose now TO give few
words of advice to both parties,
which, if followed, vii be mutually
beneficial to them.
In the first place, i is the duty
and interest Of the cient, when he
goes to consult LAWYER, to make a
full, fair and candil statement Of
his case. lie must nd only tell, cor
rcctly and without cxiggcration, Just
what he can provo, bit he must tell
all that he knows al suspects can
be proved on the otler side. It is
an old saying, and a tsuthful one, that
lone tale is gootlVtill another is
told" In majority of cases, il
a lawyer is only Informed as to
what his client expects to prove, he
will be deceived in The result.
~ - '''c sacred fauty OF law
yer; when consulted, to hear patient
y ,he wnoic statement OF his client:
and cnquirc as to particular facts; the
bearing OF whict ne VIII see, but
wn'ch may eScane fllc consideration
OF inc clicnt.-.Mhen tins IS done,
anu nc IS III lu'' POSSESSION OF the
c'se' anu not pel9Ee, ne VIII, OF
course give honestly his Judgment
as d lawyer no enc deserves to
DC q man, much iesssa member ot-an
no.lo'ao'e ProleSslon,S$Wno sWlii de-
ce,Ve a cileht. ahasgst nm INTO q
q 'aWsr'' uhhecessai9ly.ss y is the
un'y OF a lawyess tosId eeldes against
ot'eiS ah acsl0niWhefo l,, thes case4ls Is
uo',olih'' !. In all eases, s. ne should
a9ainst lsations galnst the
efil'sin2 ol.sqits:S atttess aosoluselyi
nseesssary s;sAto stteE,. ZIG s ~
.aoaaa :. ns.a So. ,'.ss !, |. ''s l3a'1s
lee Pc - a.,S,,,' T. Wy M.unss' r,s'.
- la,.s.,;t ~ ri, :, - ,a.....t Es ',',. n'p'Se' y
nross th;s - i. 'am;a ":;,a sJ sJ"'e iu'
~. ~ 49,, M H. ' CIV Pm
w oraonso w amd 10 w .a.;an a 'ar1,y "r y: ."o
WI. yvla. ''.'u ~, .n:. ~ ISi At'o. =, ''e 'a",
motnrc]v cons;derod ;f action ;s
determined IN i thon hoccmes tho
dutv Of the LAWYER TO takcdown .
statement Of the case the names Of
the witnesses and what thcv will
proyc tho chain Of t;,lc # i ho
a land case and thc names Of tbc
witnesses to the deeds &C. III
should state too what i is sunnoscd
the defence will Lc, and the proba
bic proof on the part Of the do.
fence. This statement should bc .
brief of the case, and on the trial i
| will be Of arcat service as q rcrcr.
| cncc. The LAWYER havinu down h;s
Statement the next tb;no for him r.
do, is to look into the authorities and
collect the law. A note Of the
authorities and cases cited must be
carefully pro served and added TO- as
he reads and studies other cases TJc
should then consider the argument.
and state the heads of it.
Ioro hoc,r, oo,r+ :, 49,; =
Lovo oll tho w;t,ossos s,h,,,n"a, -, ~
ovou;nod hv com,,;ss;on i hnoa,, :. =,
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l pound Log Wood.
l gallon soft water, boil one hour,
then add:
q grains Bychromate of Potash,
IL grains Prusiate of Potash.
Stir few minutes while over the
fire, take off, and when settled strain
it.
This ink is a bright jet black at
first, flows beautifully from the pen,
and so indclible, that even oxalic acid
will not remove it from paper. No
other Ink will stand the test of oxalic
acid. It's equally indelible on cloth.
Buy your ingredients by the moder.
ate quantity, and it will cost you
about i've cents gallon.
The man Who struck terror has been
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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-22

HOf the Times.
Messrs. EDIToRs:-A day two since noce ap
peared your paper bringing to the notice of the
BILE candidate for the office Of Mayor. Allow me most
cordia y to second that nomination and say to those
', VINO may not know o Blair as well as the writer Of
tn that he is gentleman well qualified the station
having performed large amount ofoffcial duty as
magistrate both in the county and city, besides being
man OF Intelligence. He possesses the moral frmne q
to do what conciense dictates to be right and KIM
ness Ct feeling to polite treatment as well to the
humble as to the high. -
NH 22-lt* SHOcKaE
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-22
CITY COUNCIL.

An adjourned meeting of the Council was
held yesterday afternoon, for the purpose of COM
plotting action on the ordnance concerning ne
| groes. a|
On motion of Mr. Hill the rules were suspen-
ded for the purpose Of enabling him to present tn
| ann ual report Of the Committee on Cas- with the
accompanying documents report SAYS that
on the 25th of February last, ending the fiscal
year, private consumers had increased to 937-
| that the amount of gas consumed during the year
was 1871 3. 80 cubic feet and that there wer.
| 597 public lamps which consumed during tn @
| same time 10,207,75l cubic feet
| The demand for both private and public use il
steadily increasing.
The current expenses for the year we're
$36.42652 and the receipts $5l, 800 so, leaving
profit OF $l8,534.47-being fraction over per
cent, not charging the interest on the capital to
the Gas Works. nor ,credting them by the gas
used in the public lamps
The Committee recommend the Council to
consider the report of the sub committee and OF
the Superintendent, which recommend imme-
date action for extending the Gas Works, as it
will be impossible to supply the demand for pri-
manufacturing capacity, and the present location
being too small to enlarge the works.
The Committee speak ia very flattering terms
of the present condition and future prospects of
the works, and pass high compliment on the
Superintendent, Mr.. Charles Campbell, for the
able, faithful and efficient manner in which hs
has discharged his responsible duties
They recommended the adoption of the fol-
lowing resolutions
That the Attorney for the city be directed to
apply to the Hastings Court to cordemn such
lands lying between Rockets and Bloody Run
streets, as the Committee on Light NAV instruct
him to do, for the use of the Gas Works
The report and resolution were laid on the Ia
BILE.
Mr.. McCance offered the following yssolu-
ton
Resolved That the City Engineer, as early
as practicable, make survey of the most elei
Die route for Railroad from a suitable point in
the city of Richmond. for Depot to the most
suitable point on James river, at or near Will
coxes, for Depot for a Railroad and ports for
large vessels engaged in the commerce of James
river.
MIR. McCANCE said he was anxious to have
this survey made, so that the council might have
all the lights oa the subject that it was possible
to attain. He was satisfied ofon thing that
road TO the point James river, indicated in
his resouti Cd would cost 100000 dollars less
than railroad to York river and no one could
doubt the advantages of road to deep water on
our own river, greatly preponderated over those
which would be secured by a road to York river.
Had the report of Capt. Stansbury in 1885, been
kNl. Ill.
Vergins towards Alexandria and other places,
would have conferred in this city; and even now,
T the plan suggested by him should be adop,.}
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-22
WILLARD FILLMORE.

BEAUTIFUL GIFr.--We had the pleasure OF ex-
aiming, on Saturday last at the store of Messrs.
NowIan IL Young, Sycamore street, one of the
prettiest specimens of walking cane we have
seen in Petersburg. The cane is made from a
piece of Spanish cedar that was brought from
South America some years ago. 1t is surmount-
ed by massive gold head, splendidly ornamented
and engraved. 1t has been manufactured to the
order of one of our citizens and is to be presented
as a token of esteem, to mine host, ]. Mildeber-
ger Smith. Esq, OF the American Hotel at Rich
mend. This cane will form most handsome
accompaniment to the splendid gold pencil which
Mrs. Mowatt presented to Mr.. Smith not long
since.-Petersburg Express. -
Verify. mine host Of the American appears to
be winning golden opinions all sides.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-22

The stringency in the New York money mar
ket has slightly abated. The Journal of Com
merce of Saturday evening says:
1.-The supply of capital for regular business
transactions is more abundant, and the rates are
less unequal but for transient loans, as advances
upon fancy stocks to outside holders, there is d
wide range, varying from to 8 per cent, per
annuu ,,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-22
CHARTER ELECTIONS

TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF
At the request of several of my friends
Ia accordance with my wish. do hereby announce
myself can idae for the office of High Constable of
the city of Richmond. Should it please my fellow citi
zens to elect me- pledge myself to devote my undivided
at ention to the duties OF the office.
NH 2l-td n STADE
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-22
LMGIsLAfURE OF vIRGiNfA.
HOUSE OF DELEGATE.

MONDAY, March 81.
A. bill authorizing the Howardsville and Rock
hsl' turnpike Company to increase their capital
stock and to extend their road, was adopted.
On motion of Mr.. EcHoLs. the bill appropria-
ting tour millions of dollars for the construction
OF the Covington and Ohio Rail Road, was taken
up, and after being amended, the vote was taken
upon 1T and the bill was rejected-Ayes %, noes
"a.
The following bill was also rejected, Senate
bill authorizing subscription to the stock of the
Rlvanna Navigation Company-Adopted: Ayes
AZ, noes 40.
ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE.
On motion of Mr.. JACKSON of Wood, was
Resolved. That the House of Delegates will,
with the consent of the Senate, adjourn sine die
on Monday the 4th day of April-Ayes SO, noes
8.
bill in relation to the Richmond and Peters.
burg Railroad Company came up as the order of
the day and was made the order of the day for
Wednesday next.
bill was reported providing for the yment
OF the printing of the debates of the late State
Convention.
The House then adjourned.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-22

t=T We learn from yesterdays Enquirer that
on Saturday afternoon, a meetingof Democratic
members of both Houses of the Legislature,
adopted resolution, recommending to the De-
mocrats of Virginia to hold meetings at once and
send delegates to District Conventions for the
purpose Of nominating candidates for the office of
Commissioner of Public Works. at the following
times and places: First District. at Lynchbu,g g,
on the 22d April Second District at Stanton, on
the 22d Aprl Third District, at Winchester, on
the 28th April.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-22

The ANNEXATION OF CUBA.-Col. FULLER.
the editor of New York Mirror, who ha, recently
visited Cuba, answers thus correspondent, asking
for his opinion the question of its annexation:
I'VE suppose our correspondent wishes to know
it the annexation of the Island of Cuba to the
United States would prove mutually beneficial to
the parties Interested? At present, we should saw.
decidedly not. In the first place, the Cubans do
not desire it. If a petition 20 be admitted into
the American Union were circulated in Cuba to-
day, with full permission from the Spanish Gov
eminent for every nominal free man to sign it.,
we do not believe that one-6fth of the islanders
would place their names on the list On the
other hand, ii every State in the Union should
choose Committees and send them to Cuba for
the purpose of examining the premises with re-
ference to annexation, we believe they would re-
turn with pretty unanimous report against the
expediency of the movement"
We, the undersigned, take pleasure in stating
that the difficulty between Mr.. James Barbour
and Mr.. Alexander Moseley, growing out of an
Editorial, published in the Richmond Wing
newspaper, of the 10th of March, under the head
Of ''The Congressional Districts" has been sat-
isfactorily and honoraby adjusted on terms pro-
posed by US, as friends Of the parties, and adoped
by them
J. Y. MASON,
JAS. F. STROTHER,
O. NJ. CRUTCHFIELD,
JOHN M. SPEED.
BALTIMORE, March 16, 1853.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-22

Gen. Persifer Smith commander of the Eighth
Military Division, has been in New Orleans for
some time, suffering from prolonged and severe
indisposition. Aa the last advices he had so
far recovered as to attend to his daily duties, and
to feel certain of a speedy and complete cure
We understand that he will leave in few days
for Washington City, and will return thence to
Corpus Christi, the head quarters Of his division.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-22
DI e ID.

On Friday. the lsth Glenburrie, the residence of
DR. Nelson. of scarlet fever. aged year aud months
BENJAMIN JOHNSON BARBOUR, son of B. j. and
Caroline Y. Barbour, of Orange county, Va. ~
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-22

RICHMOND WING CLUB.-An adjourned
meeting of the Richmond Wing Club win be held on
Tuesday evening, March 22nd at o'clock at the CIab
Room In the Law Building. NH 81
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-22

PORT OF RICHMOND.

PORT OF KICHMOND.
ARRIVED,
Schr Harriet, Crowel Boston. ndse to ID Currie
Schr Falmouth, Creighton, baltimore ~
Steamer Roanoke, Cavendy, New York. mdse to Lud :
lam Watson
SAILED, 4H~ 80
Steamer Virginia. Teal, Philadelphia. rsdse to Robt
Rankin 81 -
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-22

We find in the last Milledgeville, Ga, Re.
corder, the following letter from MIR. FILL
MORE, in reply to one of invitation from the
Mayor 10 behalf of the citizens to visit MlIedge-
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-22
WASHINGTON. March I'd. 1es

WASHINGTON. March I'd, 1853.
SAMUEL G. WHlTE, Esq, Milledgeville, Ga.
Sir-Y our letter of the 9Th uIt., inviting me
on behalf of the citizens of your place to visit
Mlledgevlle in my tour South, came duly to
hand, and l beg leave to express to you,
and though you to them, my grateful &C.
acknowledgements for this manifestation of their
respect and to assure you that it would
give great pleasure to visit your place
if shall find it practicable to do so but /
am at present unable to determine the route
which | take to reach New Orleans. Permit
me, however, to add, that while desire to soc
as many the people in the several States
through which pass as possible, wish to avoid
all public display, for Itrayel merely as a pri-
vate citizen for the purpose of seeing the country
and making myself acquainted with its resources,
write in much haste, but am,
Respectfully Yours.
WILLARD FILLMORE.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-22

I ot4t OIt7S q 11ONIOE ~ uTH =
The following tickets submitted to the voters of Mon
roe Ward, and it is hoped will be sustained on the day
OF election These gentlemen known true to tho
interests OF Monroe Ward and the whole city, much
devoted to the interests of the people
For CGUNcILMEN-Samue D. Denoon, G.. Din1rnock D
j Saunders and r Anderso
For ALDERMEN-Jas Bray, L w Glazebrook w G. All.
len, andJ Wingfeld
NH l9--3t* VOTERS OF LEIGH STpEEr
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-22
CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE.
For Captain or .l.e Night Watch

JOHN BLAIR YARkIN cTON
FELLOW CITIzENs-All have to say is, If elected
will discharge the duties without fear favor or afec
tiona JOHNB WARRINGTON
mhII-td
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-22

I0the Voters Of Richmond:
AT the solicitation OF many friends hereby announce
myself a candidate for the place of GAUGER. Should
it yourpeasure to elect promise that no pains on
my part shall be spared tc give satisfaction.
poh7 . 1n*
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-22

II IBLIC fNI-1NU va
ACT establish certain post roads, and for othe
purposes.
Be- enacted By the Senate and House of Representa-
IS otke United States of AmeySca Congress assem-
l. That the following be established as Post roads
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-03-22

NJ-TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY
Gentemen Thankful for past favors lin re- p-cliu.
ly annount myself candidate for re cleo ion.
NH lid J. r. s FROBTA Civ C1aIy~r
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-09-13
Yellow Fever in the south.

New Orleans, Sept. 3.-'rhe number Of in.
termcnts for Yesterday were 1913. of which 10
were Of fever. Business is entirely suspended,
in accordance with the mayors proclamation
Richard Ilagan, well known citizen, died
on Thursday.
The deaths at Mobile yesterday were forty
three. o! which tlir,y-sevcn were of yellow fc.
yer showing large increase.
A letter from Naclez says there is not over
four hundred people in that city, and ,he
deaths from yellow fever were ranging from
thirteen 10 fifteen daily.
Sept. 4.-The intcrmen,s to-day were ll9,
of which 96 were deaths from yellow fever -
1t is estimated that there are only six to seven
,housayd unacclimaled persons now in the city.
The intemenls at Mobile yesterday were q,
of which 22 were dea hs from yellow fever.-
The Battle House closes Tomorrow.
Jackson Miss, September G.-Geo-ge Point.
dexter. Ex-Governor OF Mississippi. die at this
place lest night.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-09-13
The New Diplomatic Costume.

The following paragraph in letter
Of the Paris correspondent of the Lon.
don Times, giving and account of a re.
cent Imperial levec. should send thrill
Of pride through every American breast.
"Among the Diplomatic Corps was,
Of cource Mr.. Sanford, the Chargd' AZ.
Iairs Of the United States, who, in com.
pliance with the recent instructions OF
American Secretary Of State, appeared
in the American dress Of an American
citizen. Lhis unassuming custom;
which presented striking contrast with
the glitter Of embroidery and the blazs
of stars and crosses around, caused much
sensation, and is topic of conversation
in all the political circles. Mr.. San.
ford lad previously intima,ed TO the
grand cham:lerain's department that he
should SO appear. This is, | believe,
the first occasion that the instructions
Of the American government have been
carried but, AS they were this day faith.
fully to the letter, by Mr.. Sanford"
No one will be disappointed at the
sensation created by Mr.. Sanford's ap.
pearance atlired like au American gen.
,leman; the only wander is that diplo.
matte vanity had never before discovered
such ready mcans Of sell.induIgencs.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-09-13
New Invented Weighing Scales.

Mr.. Caleb Burnap, OF this city, an in.
genious m cchanic, has invented a new
kind of Scales for wei: hing light or hca.
Wy weisht. The principle emp'oye diff.
lcrs from that Of the ordinary scales in
this re>pect-,ho weight is in,icated by
fuid, which is forced upward through a
Transparent, glass tube on which the diff.
(erent fs.uiaS for pounls, ounces, &C.,
are marked, like those of n thermometer.
The fluid is info Iuccd through small
aperture (Which regulate. the force of the
prcssuro) TO fiat, shallow cavity be.
meath the platform on which the wei gh,
deSccnds aud a remarkable degree of pre-.
csion is obtained by the employment ol
vulcanixcI lnIia. rubber as covering
TO The huil.- Hartford Times.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-09-13
Later From California,

New YonK, Sept. 0.-The steamer
"Sia. OF West" with San Francisco
dale, to The 10Ih August, arrived here at
noon to-day, in eight days from San Ju.
an. She brings 600 passengers, and 81,
100000 IN gold, inclu,ling that in tho
hands Of passengers.
The sloop Of war Portsmouth arrived
al San Francisco on the 1lth AUGUST.
from the Sandwich Islands. She reports
the small pox raging there TO fearful
extent. A, Honolulu 527 new cases are
reported in one week.
a fire occurred at Sacramento CITY
causing loss of s35 900.
Mr.. Peter Smith, formerly connected
with the Lopez expedition, killed Lieut..
Scot in duel, Oh ihe 81 u!.
The head of joaquin, the robber, was
about being exhibited in San Francisco.
The Rogue river Indians had attacked
white sctt|omen, ir the Northern por.
zion OF the State. ani killed large mum.
Der of the settlers.
The taxable property in San Francisco
is estimated at S3O, 900 900 ,bein. an in 4.
erase of 100000 over last year.
Gold has been discovered in Santa
Cruz.
Political excitement was running
high. NJ. Randolph, prominent Dem.
ocrat, had taken the stump against Gov.
Eisler.
Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-09-13
Arrival Of the Steamer Atlantic.
New York Sept. 8.
GEHERAL lnTELLIGEGcE.

The British Parliament was pro.
roguel on thc 20lh By commission.
The Queens speech says she had
good reason to hopc that an honorable
arrangement of The eastern question will
be accomplished.
Lord PnImerston stated, in the House
Of Commons, that he was confident that
the Gear would cvacua,e the prncipali.
ties without unnecessary delay.
The aIvices in regard 10 the eastern
question contains nothing new, and The
reported state Of the matter, presents
nothing that would indicate any nearer
approach to an adjustment.
The text Of the Austrian protest &.
eonsl the Symrna ailar i, published
and sent TO all the foreign Minister'S.
liakcs the ground that Capt. Insraham
broke The international law, as explain.
al by Vatlcl and other uri>.s.
The Chinese lmpcrialsts, assisted by
foreigners, were repulscd in an attempt
TO relako Shanghai.