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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-01-22
DAILY VIRGINIAN.
TERRY & SHIELDS, Proprietors.
rERnTS.

r ylgGfNIAS published daily at s., and semweey a:
r anu n No subscription il taken for shorter
- tbap SIX and paper is discontinued except at
% epti9n Proprietors until all rrearagcs shall have
sEMENrs inserted for so cents per square or
t. for every form insertion, and 81 cts for every utter
II tie number insertions il not marked on the Ms, 1t
III L. nribli ill ordered out, and charged accordingly
The 4 fe:-F9r the privilege Of two square,,
s.iy s5 ..ss IT iuare, daily $50 semi mweekly
- si#z. daily 10, seuntHeeky S35. Every yearly
H. al rel iiel to eonine his advertising % his par
~ line of business, and ne exceed the space stipulated for
10 Will bc charged ratably for the excess.
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nIssOLUTION OF CO-PARTNER-

II SHIF.--Ihe copaTtnershiP heTotofOfe eX1silhS
under tho firm of Tmsey, Taylor q Co., is this day
ossolyedby mutual consent and the OF the
be used only by l. Tinsley, or Jno Otey Taylorn
closing up the business. Those having claims against
the will please present them for payment, and
those indebted the firm will please como forward and
SETTLE ns wish close tho business
We beg leave to tender thanks to friends for
their liberal patronage and the concern OF Taylor,
Tinsley & Co. solicts further continuance OF the
-.
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full and b.. isI.y= Ian.
\. i re many ignorant and tn
esss Qaac rtYertisng themselves Physicians ruin
ing the holth ofthc already afflicted that Dr. Johnsoa
deems Unnecessary to say, especially those unacquuin
ed with his reputation I'll hs ,rntials diplo
always hang in hisag#a.
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SATURDAY MORNING.
RAILROADS, &c.

RATES DE- FREIGHT ON THE
Is -
VIRGINIA * TENNESSEE RAILROAD
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fCcNCLUsIeN TOMORROW

SHAKspEARE FEsTiyAL.-A demonstration
IN honor of the nstal day OF Shakespeare took
place on Tuesday, at Straford.upon Avon,
und was celebrated with all due honors be-
fitting the occasion An immense number OF
'pilgrims" to the shrine of the poet came in
to The town from Birmingham, Oxford, and
the surrounding neighborhood, aud the rev.
erence with which any thins appertaining to
the immortal bard is universally received was
never more strikingly manifested than on iiis
occasion by the numerous strangers, who
anxiousiy sought those places and objects of
interest associated with his name. In The eve
ming dinner took place at the Town-halI. at
wi ich Mr.. b. Webster presided. Dir. Van
denhof in responding to the toast of bis health
declared that he had entered upon his profes-
sionaI career by playing in a. barn at Sfratford
forty FIVE years ago.-LiUerpoOl Courier, of
Nag 4.
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RiGoR OF THE ENGLISH TARIFF LAWS
Our readers will have pretty lively sense OF
the severity of English tariff regulations by
reading the following paragraph, from the Liy.
erpool Courier of the 4ih inst.
Contraband Tobacco. On Monday eve
ming, john Quitk, employed on board the
nIail tender Satellite, was arrested by Henry
Wright, Customs officer, at the Union Dock
quay, with Il lb. weight of foreign inanuiac-
lured tobacco concealed under his clothes'-.
lie was brought up at the Police court ye 4
terday, and ordered 10 pay 6ae OF 20s, or be
imprisoned ten DAYS. H
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MeRCHANr TAIL0RINc

undersigued begs leave to inform the nub
H lie that he has on hand a fine assortment q,
-- Cloths. Cassimeres and Vestinas. n.
which he will be pleased to make up 10 best s,yl
and on reasonable terms.
He takes this method of informing his friends
that he has secured the services of Mr. WILLIAM
ALLEN, so long and favorsbly known as ger.
chant Tailor In this city: and every exertion viii
be made to give satisfaction to those who NAV IA
with their patronage
He has on hand good assortment OF Ready
Made Clothing. manufactured In this city. which he
will SCI! on the most liberal terms Please bear Ia
mind the Clothing being made here gives employ.
ment to our own people, who expend their cara.
ings among us. w H. BENSON
Having connected myself with Mr.. w g., I
respectfully ask the patronage of my friends and
customers. w. ALLEN.
an 27-ta
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4 w. OSBORN, the well known Dnguer.
IA rean Artist, opposite the Banks, takes
great pleasure in announcing to his friends and the
public, that he has been to great expense and
trouble 10 procure instrument superior TO a1y
ersr before knOaon. Mr. OSBORN viii guarantee
better lkenesses of children than have ever been
taken in Richmond, and in one half the time any
other Artist requires. This instrument was man.
ufactured by one of the best makers 10 this coun
Try, expressly for my use. Come one, come all,
and bring yoar little ones. OSBORNS
apt Sign Of the Flags OF a Nations
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DARASOLS AND UMBRELLAS,-Jug;
L received per express
Rich worsted and plain lined Parasols
Rich figured and plain lined Parasols
silk Umbrellas all sizes and lors
Also, Black Lace Scarfs very ri :h
White do do do
Plain Hernanna Scarfs
Aexander's Kid and Silk Gloves all colors
Brown, Blue and Green Grenadines for Wells
Together with large and hand some assortment
OF dress goods, to which we invite the particular
attention of the Ladies.
WARREN g. PERKINS,
aD 10 N l4l Eanle Snnara
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NJILLIA9T MOUNTJOY's MARBLE

~ 1919 az oOAF - " = Az.
w FACTORY and Granite and Stone Yard, east
corner Of 9Th aud Main Streets Richmond Va is al
all times prepared 10 furnish Marble Monuments.
bic kantep.eces, hsr0le work for cabinet makers
sny work of the kind, Of the best materials and
workmanship, q. the shortest notice, and on as ia
vCrsble terms as airy other establishment between
Boston and New Orleans. Having extensive Grn.
mite Qugrries Of easy access from the city, END
Of quality not TO be surpassed even by the far
famed Quincy Granite, he also engages TO put up
Granite Fronts, any other kind OF house
work, 10 iha most reliable manner, With such dis
prtcn and upon such terms as cannott Vito please
every Gne
ES~ Granite furnished of specified sizes foI
stcn5 cuttegs, or rough Granite for mason work.
B-Haying recently engaged very expert.
eac5d Carer and Engraver he Is prepared to do all
possible gricea NH I6-3m'
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WMp SHEPPARD, C CIR.


GLORIOUS NEWs.--E GOLD5MiT. No
" Al Main street, has in store large stock of
Spring and Summer Dry Goods, which cannot bW
exceiied 10 quality price, il this city, You will
had among his stock-BeTeges, Tissues, Lawns,
Grenadines, black and coiored Silks Parasols,
Swisses Irish Linens, a very large assortment Of
Bonnets, kiobons and Flowers which will be sold
twenty Eve psr cent less 'hau they can be bought
elewhere. ,i nv IL
NRW GOODS, Nh0 asUUDs.-in this
~ past week by Steamer and Express, we have
received good many New Goods, at greatly re.
duced prices Among them viii be found
Plain Bsregcs of all coors -.A
Handsome Figured BerpGes
Jaconets, OTgandies aud Lawns
Plain Mouslines and Cha lies
Chailies, Bereges and Berege Deiaines
Dotted and Figured Swiss MusiDs
Together with a handsome asso. tment of blacK
and colored Mantiss.
DUDLEY JOHNSTON,
my1 Eagle Square.
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Nav 2d, 1853.

Having sold to Mr. W Dsoney my entire inter
est in the concern OF Dabney s. Hanes take pleasure
il recommending him to the customers of the old
finn and the public generally. C. c. HANES
May %, 1858. my 5-dlJu
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STONE CUTTING.-JOHN w DAVIES d
y CO, practical Stone Cutters & Masons, South
side of the Dock near Mayo's Bridge We return
thanks for the liberal patronage we haVe received
and trust by strict attention to business TO continue
70 merit the conhdence of The public. de lt-6n
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NJ iOTICE.--Ihe Annual Meeting Of the Stock
~ holders of the Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad Company will be held atlhe of
fce Of the Company, in Richmond, on biONDAY
the Both May, lc53, at II O'Clock, M
w MACMURDO,
ap2 Treasurer.
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NA{ hATE GOODS F0n EENTS.-AEEP
w COOL AND LOOK NICE White Mar
seilles Vests, White Pants, of Navy Drill, Russia
Drill and an entirely article Of BASKET D'ltl
Pants, very superior. Also, White Grass Coats
White Navy Drlll Goats, new style Call on
KEEN, CHILES Il BALDWIN,
nny7 No 102 Main street.
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no YBOssA " 80 1 sst. FLUID LAMPS.
i SAFETY INSURED ~ APPLICATION AT
THE STORg OF j. d. b KEaES s--Iae subscEio-
er will convert the orGiGsfy Fluid Lanps into tn6
Ssfsty Lamps, il they ere bftaght u nis Store.
The charge viii be bat trsiling and safety from
explosion ts insured.
IL, egery one wno use Flais La.sps, bring the
AZ once TO my store sad ia ;ew days msyrs
aois JD.B EVANS.
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no CARPENTERs, BUILDERS, &c
l. The subscriber has just fitted up steam en-,
gine for the propulsion of Saws, with which he
proposes to saw Slats and Pannel Stuff and square
Posts in the most accurate and expeditions man.
ner, and on the most reasonable terms His shop
is located on Brooke Avenue at the corner of Mar.
shall street.
ap 23-3m JOHN E KELLEY.
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'FNO THE LADIks.-ATTkAC =
Il EXTRAORDINARILY q BRO,
on Broad street, having during the last week CON-
pieted opening their second supply OF Spring and
Summer Goods, exceeding in variety and cheap
ness anything before exhibited in this city re-.
spectuy invite the Ladies to give them call only
to look at the goods and the prices. Our assort-
ment in Needework, Embroderies and white goods
generally Is unequalied, and selections in Dress
Goods unsurpassed. 1000 Pointed Collars in
Cambria ard Swiss at 62t, which have been sold
this season for So; Lace Pointed Collars 37t, werh
70; Sleeves Chemisettes, Cambria and Swiss Bands,
embroidered, hemstitched and fine Grass Linen
Cambria Hdks very cheap; Swiss and Cambria
Eoglng and Inserting as low as sixpence the yard;
Checked, Swiss, Camoric, Jaconet and Dotted Mus
Inns in great variety very low; Linen Goods of every
description Tor housekeeping purposes goo1s for
Boys wear, Hosiery and Gloves, Silk twis ed dilts
We have not named the fftieth part of the Goods
which will be shown you with pleasure by calling
In at the store OF the undersigned. Come and see
our Ribbons it nothing else you want it will re-.
pay you the visit. J.MILLHISER s. BRO,
my l6 1913 Broad street
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DR0VADE FOR THE FUTURE! Sc.
CURE YOURSELVES AGAINST LOSSES |!
The season is at hand when it behooyes all persons
to effect an Insurance upon their Lives; and
Slave owners an insurance upon their Slaves
The National Safely Insurance and Trust Company
OF Philadelphia, charter perpetual Capital S260000,
continue to fer the .reatest Inducements aud ad
vantBgs TO the public in regard Life Insurance.
The rates OF premiums for white persons are very
moderate, and slaves will be insured at low rates
ior period Of from one to sevsn years All losse S
promptly and satisfactorily adjusted. For Pau ph.
lets and Circulars, containing tuli particulars or
aay verbalintormation upon the subject, appy TO
C. K BRlCKEN, NJ. D.,
General Agent and Medical Examiner
Office, Lisle Row, Pearl street, next to Messrs
Toler Il Cook, Richmond, Va.
Fire Department.-lnsuranc will be effect
ed upon the most favorable terms on Buildings,
Merchandise, Furniture, Vessels in port and their
cargoes. and other property, against loss or dam
age By fire. Apply as above my l6
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The administrator ofjussice pefned flow
eyy letter 10 his superior, the English BurrGh-
SGhib t oil whose arrival IN neighbcrtag
village he had that day been informed.
Having described the cad event IN glowing
language, he proceeded TO beg that "Ihe
mieh hly warrior, the great and powerful lord,
IN whose hands lion was as mouse, would
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A. h. LUCh,
GOVERNOR STREET.
Stocks bought and sold on Commission. The
highest price paid for Land Warrants.
Gold and silver Wanted.
~ Prize tickets in all Lotteries sold in Lot,
terles under the management of France q Co g,
will be promptly paid by me- and all inquiries
relative TO the business of r. France & Co, ad
dressed to them at Richmond, will meet with
pr mpt attention.
mp2 e. Is. LUCK.
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ST. GEORGE TUCKER, C HID,
Keeper of the Rolls of Va
At a meeting of the City Council. he'd MAY 9th,

AT q meedhg OF the City CounclI, he'd May yth,
1853 80 5ss4 seRs
copy of San Act am .ndng the Charter Of the
city, OF Richmond, passed April 5.h, 1853, having
BEEN submitted, it was tIsf
Resolved, That the said Act De published in at
least two of the daily papers until the 26th instant.
and that at the elections be hsid in the several
Wards on that day poll o. opened. to De headed
An Act amending the Chatter CT the City OF Rich.
mond,' and to contain two separate columns; the
first column TO be headed, "rer ihe Act amending
the Chatter the other 10 De headed, "Against the
Aci amending the Charter" A1d that the person
recording the votes in toe al Wards then and
there receive and record in said poll book the votes
for and against the said Act Il al! persons qualified
to vote under the Garter OF the City !: that they
ascertain and certify the number of votes given for
and the number OF votes given against the said Act,
aud deliver their certificates wird the polls, to the
Clerk Of the Council, be b. him laid before the
Council at its irst meeting thereafter.
Teste: s+s-
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] Gf. Gay a. ANDERSON, UphoIster-
~ ers naA Paper Nnnaers, Corner Of Go.

II AGf.Gay a. ANDERSON, UphOIster-
~ ers nal Paper Hangers, Corner Of Go
yer30f t7C = snklin Streeta have now in store
thsl. -PE!Et = ck Of French and American Paper
AsnslCEo, riders, Ft-eScreeus and CurtaiG Pa.
pers making complete ana elegant assortment ef
ali the various sLy les IN use. Also large variety
Of Elcor on Cl01hs; India aud Cocoa Mating.
Wiud4w Shades and Blinss, with a general sssort
NEXT o} Cartgin Goods, Cornioes and Trfnu1Iprs
Ais5, Cursd Hair and Sack Mettrasses; with ma.
1T o;ter arrici5s in our line, all OF whlch VII be
sold OF the NOS, reasonable terms
Paper Banging End Upbclsseripg executed et the
st.g, g. 20 ice IL ,oHn OF country.
nb $U--3m
NKNY AND CHEAP SPRING GO0Ds.-
II ii. EOSEkFELD mas received his stock Of
Spring Goods, 10 which he invites the attention Of
MS ffieaos and the public generally, pledging him
self t. eel cheap snd cheaper than similar goods
cEn be purchased elsewhere dis Stock comprises
in part al tue styles Of Ladies DTess Goods; Nee
ole WGrk OF all kinds, such as Collars, Sleeves
HdsTs; Cambria aud Swiss Bands and Edglngsi
Hosiery, Gloves, Ribbons, &c. Also Goods Tor
Geniemens snd Boys wear. He win continue to
receive through his brother, who resides IN Ne"
foEE, the latest fashions as they ara intro
cueed. Call and take look before you make your
purchases. II ROSENFELD,
sp?-3mf IFS Broad street.
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1858. es8
SPRiNG IMPORTATION OF CHINA AND
~ EAkTHEN WARE.-sT tBBlSS. DARRA.
COTT s. co, IRON FRONT BUILDING, Ne l0I
BROAD STREET--By the ship Winfield Scott
from Liverpool, we are receiving our Spring sup
ply of China and Earthen Ware The Psckess
from New York and Boston ere bringing US new
supplies of the various kinds of Glass Ware, Look
ing-gasses, and greR. variety OF Fancy Goodss
making stock lar superior 70 what Il has here
lofoTe been.
City dealers and country merchants are respect
fully requested to cali ana examine our stock be-
fore purchasing. nh IL
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. NHEMICALs d G . lulhlbc, EIoIpnlle
l. sautonine salscine, Aconotne, Verarine,
Sgrychuine Vaerianate OF Iron, Valerisnate OF
Zine, Perresquintrate OF Iron. Iron by Hydro en-
Ind3e OF iron Chloride OF Zine, Nitrate Of Silver,
Oxide of Silver, Chloride ot Silver, Chloride OF
Gold Iodide Of Potash, 81 Carb Potash Potassium
(MetalD &c &c. Fer sale by J. B. WOOD,
INV 10 Corner above City Hotel.
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A LARGE ass ORrMENT OF GOODS

A LARGE Ass ORTMENT OF GOODS
n AND WATCHES, embracing oil kinds in open
and hunting cases, some very fine, in magic
The assortment comprises no less than 40 different
manufactures from the lowest quality 10 the finest.
They will be sold either at wholesale retail, and
warranted TO give satisfaction. Gold guard fob and
breast Chains Keys, Pens ard Pencils. Bracelets i;
also, just received, large assortment OF gold
Brea:tpins, Ear and Finger Rings, some new yles
and patterns; Silver Ware and Plated Ware, large
assortment at very low pricesi together with a
large assortment OF Card Cases, Cigar Cases, Porte
Monnaes, Hair Brushes, Combs, Buttons, Thread,
Pins, Needles, Hooks and Eyes, gold and silver
fhimbes, Fish Hooks, Suspenders, Soaps, tx tracts,
Cologne Water, Accordeens, Blank Books, Cap,
Letter and Note Paper; Razors Knives, Scissors
and Shears, of English and American manufacture,
at reduced prices; Fancy Boxes, Opera Glasses,
&c., together with lerge assortment OF Goods In
the line tor sale In quantities TO suit purchasers as
low as can be found in any market In the United
States. Please call ana examine Goods and prices
ELIAS BALE, los Main street.
Watches and Jewslry repaired by expe
rieuced work;nen. my 10
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HEAD QUARTERS FOR FAsHiONA.
BILE CLOTHING.

"a THE subscriber has now in store mos,
N splendid assortment of Spring and Summer
III Clothing, of all styles and quality.
ALSO,
Every style Of piece goods of the very latest pat
erns, which he is prepared to make to order at the
shortest notice. Gene and see for yourself
Z B SPENCE, No l20
my corner Main and Governor straets
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4 GENCY OFFICE.-The subscriber takes
a this method of informing his friends and the
public generally that he has taken the Office the
corner Of l4th street and the alley in the of
the Exchange Hotel (known Clarks's office) for
the purpose Of doing an Agency Business, such as
renting out houses, collecting claims, &c &c
my 2-lm* MARTIN SMITH. Agent.
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ENLiGiBLE BUILDING Lot tor sale on
n 9Th street, near Leigh, and nearly opposite
mills" City Springs, having 80 feet front by l20
In depth to an alley. This is considered one of the
most desirable lots in the vicinity. liberal credit
will be given. Title indlsputsble.
ap 2S-tm w GODDIN
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NUT1 CE.-Tne subscriber having purchased OF
ls Mr. G. c. Hanes his entire interest in the con-
cern Of Debney d Banes, will continue the Gro
Gerry and Commission Business at the old
stand, No l46 Broad street, opposite the Theatre,
where he hopes by strict attention TO business to
merit share OF the patronage literally extended
to the late firm for the last two years.
BUSHROD w. DABEEY.
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y The most successful remedy now 10 use for the
cure OF iucipient Consumption, Bronchitis, Asthma,
Coughs, Sore Throat, diseases of the Liver and
Kidneys, Kings Evil, Tet:er, Dyspepsia, &c. pre-.
pared BY Mrs B. B. Norris, 343 Baltimore street
Baltimore.
Persons afflicted with any of the above diseases,
requested to call on the Agent who will produce
numerous testimonials of it's great healing power
from private citizens and number of the medical
faculty The medicine is yet in its infancy, and is
destined to supercede all others in the cure of dis
eases for which it is recommended
Csli and get Pamphlets containing certificates.
9 Beware OF counterfeits. The genuine art.
ee Is for sale by
HORTON KEACH, 81 Main street,
Sole Agent for Richmond. and
NH 81 GeneralAaentfor Eastern Virginia,
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EREsH ARRIYALs.rWe .ra,hl. J

EREsH ARRIvALs.-We are this day in
4 receipt Of our second supply of Spring and
Summer Dry Goods, by steamer Roanoke includ
ing every variety of fancy Dress Good, So. of ,he
latest styles. Among them are the foliowiro.
White Watered Foulsrd and Gold Eagle silks
Bis, Gros du Rhin, snd Chensie Glace do
Gsuze, Lama and Organdie gerepes of eyery
style IVY
Animaiized, Paris and plain Berege. of every
style
Grenadines, Mous.elines AID Bereee de LANES
Tan colored, green and figured Broche do
Ana indeed, all styles Goods TOR Gents Ladies and
servants wear, which we offer on the most reason.
able terms, and TO which invite the attention OF
our frieacs aud customers, both in town and the
country.
VALENTINE, CRENSHAw g. co,
my lo-2w No 90, corner Broad ard 9th sts.
\ECOND SUPPLY.-BREEDEN 81 FOX
~ have just received their second supply of sum-
mer Good', consisting of all the new sty les and de-
signs 10 Ladie.' Dress Goods, Henoton Sleeves and
Collars Also, large and fine assortment, suited
for Mems, Boys' and Servants wear, mary of which
were purchased at the New York Auctions last
week-to all of which they invite the attention of
country and city buyers.
mY l4-dlw 2I5 Broad Street.
lIHsH & BOTT.H HER, l79 Brond
III street, are in constant receipt OF Trimmings
Buttons. Gimps, Brsids and Fripges, of ,he latest
styie and have also in st~re large variety Of
wash Trimmings, white and colored; wash But
silk 2tts and maay other fancy and staple articles
geneIa ally keptin Trimming and Variety Stores
my l2-2~~
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AN ACT AMENDING TIE CHARTER
IA Of the CITY of Richmond, Passed
nrtl SfA 1GH2.

SPfH 1900
1. Be IL enacted By the Gsaerat Assembly Of Pr
gtnia That the tweaty seventh section of the oct,
passed the tnirtie,h dag Of March, eighteen hun.
dred and fifty, revising and reducing into oue, all
the provisions Of the Charter of the City OF Rich
mond shall be and Is hereby amended. so that the
ssid section az now re enacted with such amend
men; shall hereafter read as follows: -,
The Council may establish, construct and Keep
ia order, and may alter or remove isndIDgs ana
wharyes on any land in or near James river, NOT
lower down or higher up the river than the town
line; and may lag and collect reasonable duty ON
vessels coming to and using sush Of said landings
and wharves may belong 70 the city, and may di.
rect and regulate the manner of Improving and
using other wharves and landings wihin the corpo-
rate buon6s; and if any wEsr or landing be not
improved IL directs, may. after giving reasona-
Bile notice TO the owner oceupier, (in the manner
prescribed by Chspter one hundred and sixty seven
OF the Code OF Virgiuia) Cause such i'm rovement
to be made, and collect the * Jeoss of SO doing
from he owner or occupier in like manner, a.
taxes due from him to the city would be collected
The Council may also app3iut Port Wardens for
the port OF said city, prescribe their duties and fix
their compensation.
State OF Virginia City of Richmond, to wit:
I,St George Tucker Clerk OF the House OF Del
egates and Keeper OF the Roiis OF Virginia, do
hereby certify that foresoine 10 true copy OF
an act passed by the General Assembly Of Virginia,
the 5th of Apri! 1853
Gwen under my hand this twenty fifth Of April,
1853.
ST GEORGE TUCKER, csHD.,
49, I-Tg.