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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-09
FRIDAY, DECEMBER ,, 1875.


Mr. O'Wof, d Senator from the State OF
ith"de iS!'nd; Air. Eaton, Senator from the
State %! tennessee and Mr.. Edwards, a
Senator from the State of Illinois appeared
and took their seats.
Mr. AnG'rw Jackson, elected "A Senator from
the State ri Tennessee, appeared, was quail
fed, and onk his seat.
On motion of Mr.. Lanman, the Senate re-
solved Ia wear The usual badge al mourning, as
- token Of their respect for the memory of the
Hon Etjah 3 rardnan, deceased, late Il mem-
Der of the Senate.
I'hr following communication Was received
from the Secretary of the Treasury, read, and
ordered 10 be printed:
TREAsURY DEPARTMENT.,
Sd December. 1898.
SIR: In obedience to a resolution of the
Senate, of LIST of March last, directing Z" the
. Secretary of this Treasury To Law before the
Scna'e, during the first week OF its next ses-
sion, the amount nf interest received or re-
"cei'ahIe IN each state, on the public debt, the
am"unt of 'idends paid ar payable in each
state, by the Bank of the United States all
IN reference To the year 1923: Aud the
amount of duties on tonnage and imporfs
" received during the year ending on the 5Oth
al September next: And the amount of di-
rect taxes still due and unpaid, in each state
of The United Sates,"l have The honor to
ter M Ia ~ from the Register and Fifth
Auditor of the Treasury, and President of the
Back of the United States, which contain the
information required.
have the honor TO he. Sir, your obedient
servant, WNI. Fl. CRAWFORD.
The Hon. JonN GAiLLARp,
president 81 the Senate, pro tempore.
The resolution offered by Mr. Noble, on
Wednesday. assigning this day, at l . O'Clock,
for he appointment Of the Standing Commit
tees OF the Senate, was again read, and the
further consideration thereof IN motion of Mr.
EaiOa postponed to Monday next.
Mr. Eaton then submitted the following re-
solution, which was read, and laid on the ia
Die
Reso'ueG, That five persons shall be chosen.
ny ballot Of The Senate, on the - day of each
session. who shall act as Charinrn of the
COMMITTEES of Foreign Relations; uf Finance
Commerce and manufactures, Military Affairs
and ofthe judiciary, as the persons elected
may themselves arrange and, as early as
practicable thereafter, they shall appoint four
rnrmbprs 10 serve Oneach Oc said Comnittees :
and proceed also tn app0in, the rest of the
C"mmitiees reqniredb by the 9Oth rule for con
dociipg business in the Senate, and make re-
port thereof 10 the Senate
MIR Barbour offered the following resoIu-
tor, which was read, and laid on the table !:
I'sOiued, That the Committees be appoint.
cd by the presiding officer ofthis House, I'M
less specially ordered otherwise by the Srnal g.
The resolution offered by Mr. Di, kerson,
on Wednesday providing fnr the appointment
OF Joint Committee on the Library or Con-
gross, was again read, and adopicd. And
Thp Senate then adjourned ill Monday
next, at p o'clock
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-09
FROM our CORRESPONDENTS.

NUtWWtVtFI sFUUs ~.
At 6 O'Clock this evening, th, members vi
both Houses, with very few excepliOns) met
IN the Representative Hail. when Col. POn
was called to he Chair. Mr.. Pinckney opened
the meeting by stating the object ofihe call :
showed The favourable standing of Mr. Cal
houn in different States throughout the Union.
aud called on the meeting TO express their npin
ion. He then offered preamble and Iesolu-
ton, That We recommend John G.. Calhoun
rs suitable person To Gu The Office Of Prrsi-
cent ofthe United States, and that we will sup
port him TO- the same"
After number nf unsuccessful motions for
amendmeot and Adjournment, the original
Preamble and Resolution was adopted. with
the exception Of some s"srn or righiVutes
ChnrLeslon Ciin Gag.
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TRUST SAFE.

ID virtue Of derN of trust execu'ed by Waha Hot.
ID connie ~ The subscriber bearing date Isl Noyemle
is2t aud duly recorded IN the clerks Office of The ronns
ofCharpie, shall, Monday The Poi DAY Ut o..
csmber next the late residence " the said Wal Hot
crr IN county Of Charlotte, proceed sell NJ iuii
iuctn upon credit 81 twelve mouths, " likely Slave.
~ wit. lack, pinsh, Jack Munrne, cev, Africa, WIN
field. Wesley John, .iau Hannah and fzt-or rs NAV,
ofibeu viii b. suficientio satisfy dsr therein rnrp
Toned due Martin Hancock We shall - trustee
only. DOUG HANCOCK ~
VIM. MCKINNEY, s '''~es
November 81. e7--w4w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-09

ST.. LoUIs, November TO- Several mem
bcrs 81 the expedition which left 81 Louis f,t
Santa he, have returned in good health NJ
Gunnegle, Anderson, & company. They du
not yet despair, we understand, pf reasing
tie objects Of the cxpediiion. They pa.srd
through various nations of Indians, and we're
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-09
/" SIGNS OF THE TIMES "

DIX months ago. nearly every federal paper in New
England advocated the election OF John Quincy
Adams 10 the Presidency, and denounced every re-
publican who would moi declare for, and pledge him
sell TO support that gentleman. Within the spare OF
few weeks past, there seems have been "a won
deriul change IN The advocates for the dor irine OF
pledges. Some have grown cool, aud scarcely mem
ion Mr. Adams at all give him feeble, doubt
iu yea while others declare of entirely, and insist
that all his friends, 10 prevent the election Of that
" arch mlrigner, Crawford, must unite for ME- Cal
houn, Southern man from slave holding State -
what new event has occurred to produce this
change, we know not. II is quite sufficient for our
purpose, that II shows Of what materials the parry
winch thus veers about is conposed--Iha the repub-
lIcan friends ol candidate can expect federal sun
poT on any other ground than that Of bargaining prn-
ciples Tor that supporf-at federasfs will violate
'her pledges 20 any interest for qnid pro qno-and
that, II Mr.. Z dhoun stands higher Than Mr. Adams
~ their present estimation, IL sbecause he more Than
MI. Adams, has discovered inclination to bend To-
iheiT views. For our part, consider tba man Of
The SIX candidiics The most worthy ofrepubcan sup
port, against whom the fedcralisis have vented eit
most inIPacahle hostility " Hampshire Pat
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-09

FRArKFonT, X. Nov 22.-The Senate have
been engaged for three days principally upon
the subject 0f The Convention. There has
been much able aud warm debate ON both sides,
which was concluded yesterday by Mcssrs.
FiOurnoy, the Lieutenant Governor, and Mar
shall upon the third reading ofthe bill, the
VOTES stood thus for IFS passage 10 against
it, 10. The constitution requiring majority
Of all elected, the bill ofcourse fell. Comm.
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treated kindly. Nothing was known of the
f''y al Mac Knight The greatest obstacle IN
Tn, snecs-s 1T ihsst g-ndcmen, WAS the jea-
h'us and 'antaliziug conduct of the Spa,iar,is
wh" under the pretsnce of saving them from
the Indians, would go aud order them in from
their trapping stations, when AT The same i'm.
IL MAS believed the Ipdians wcr. more friend
!, IL tn" Am rican patty than they were Ia
tn Spanards.
From The .hissouri.-C Capt Fowle, (who as
ctud-d the Missouri last su,nmrr with the de-.
taehmeni for Fori A,kinson) and Ca,r. BIZ
sell, have arrived in this place fIom the Bluffs
The health al Fort Atkinson had not been
good, though 1t was improving Since the re-
turn OF the troops from the Aurickara .xpr-
ditipn, they had hern unusually sickly- from
which The officers did not escape. Drs. GaIr
aud Nichols, we understand, had suffered "A
great deal but were on the recovery.
From The Upper Mississippi Mai. Mas
too. fran Fort Edwards, Cap. Gooding, from
Prairie du Cnein, aud Maj. TaIiaferro, (of the
Indian Department. from For, ST. Anihony,
arrived in ,"~na few days since. We learn
| from Maj Taliaferro that the Indians within
his agency continue To manifest the most
friendly disposition towards thr citizens of,hp
United States. A council was held some
short time since, composed of numerous de-
putatvns of Indians, in which they renew ed
all their former professions Ofamity-We are
happy tn hear from the same source. thai
there is no foundation whate, er for the r-por,
| respecting The disaster which was said To Ina,
happened To Maj. Long and his party. There
is M doubt, al ST. Anthony, but Long is IN hi.
return home. The troops at the Mississippi
posts ere generally well, though ne regr.ti la
learn the death of Dr.. Mrnhpnhali, of For,
| Crawford The celebrated Col Dixon (fnr-
merry in The British indian ser. lc.) died NJ
Drummond'> Island. lea,iag ,Sif,. and six
children. II is said That ample provision will
be made Tor them. ST. l.. Enquirer
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-09

WAsBINGTON, d ecember 5.-Among the
Members of Congress, who have arrived in
the City, hut have not yet taken their seats,
are Gen. Jackson add Mr.. Eaton, Senators
from the State of Tennessee.
General jackson was received with militia
~ and GIVE hOnors at yarious places ON his
route to the city. A great Dinner was given
tu him al Rockville, nj which the following
toast was drank, among many Others
E" Oar Distinguished guest, General Andrew
Jacksonville youthful patriot of the Rrvo.
lntiOn the Republican Statesman of '08 the
consummaie General uf 1915 be neither
seeks, nor declines, official responsibility"
Major Gen. Gaines has arrived in this city.
to take command 81 the Eastern Military De-
pariment, vice Major Gen. Scott, who is to as
sumo the command Of the Western Depart
mPnt. Nat INT.
Tie funeral Of the late Mr. Gre Ihm, the
Prnssian Minister, took place yesterday, ac-
crtding 10 appointment, and, notwithstanding
The almost unparalleled inClrmpucy of the
weather, Was attended by Ill the principal
Officers of the Government, and niny others.
Had not the storm of ram and wind been So
piiIcss and inccssanf, the procession would
have been one Of the largest ever seen in this
city.
The occurrence is new one under our go
ternment this being the FIRST case Of the
death of a Foreign Minister ~ the Seat Of
Government. Every respect has been shown
to the merits Of the deceased, as well as to
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-09

MIR. Conway, gentleman who held high
rank among the dramatic corps of the Coyeni
Garden Theatre, London, ca me passenger in
the ship Columbia, at n. York. During the
interesting engagement of Miss O'Npill, Mr..
G. was considered the hero of the stage, and
was great fayOrite.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-09

JOHN REEcE.-This celebrated Mail Rob
Der, at the age of %, having wife and one
child, has been convicted at the present term of
the Federal Court, and sentenced to the peni-
tenlary for seven years, and pay fine of
s 100. He also stands indicted for like Of
fence, committed in the state Of Ohio, in the
month of May last.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-02-07
40 vessels

~ 'tSseS iva guns.
Besides these vessels, (which are all OF
the iirst character in their several classes,
some light vessels are attached to the Ma
Wy, as for the time being.
The amount of guns shews what the re-
gutar Navy will carry at the respective
rates OF the vessels but it is known that
each OF them carries n considerable mum
Der more than the amount of their rate.
~, [.Niles.
The Cdiedopian Cunal.--This great
work which opens a communication from
sea to sea through Scotland, is Just COM
pieted, and was opened short time ago,
alter twenty years labour and the cost of
about 100000 or S4,OO0,0OO. [L.
Permont.--We have often wondered at
the shortness of the sessions of the leuisla-
ture oil this state, which appears to be as
well governed ~ any other in the union !.
but the following classification of the mem
ners recently elected, shews reason for
the dispatch of business: Farmers 1877.
manufacturers and mechanics 22. LAWYERS
~ merchants ID, printer total ere.
[B.
The New York American Bible Soc;etv
nave erected house IN that city, SO feet
mont aud 100 deep. 1t cost sec. 600. II
contains accommodations for the keeper
ana his family, printing office with 10
presses a bndery, and place of deposit
which will hold 10000 Bibles aud T.sta.
ments
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-02-07
THE yIRGINIAN.

PIEAsANfS, BUTLER y 20.
xua41,nEas uF 1sk LAWS of fHE JsfoN

xtEa41shhAs uF IAk LAWS Uf SHE Union
.Hasa 4 oraysiis .ifessrs IettatchA Ctastefs
H-7s Thr Semi Weekly Pprr nj -, aud the
Weekly fapef ai 20 per antnm, fsayasie m
atiyauce-->o subscription VII be received inf
iess si,ac than IN months aud no paper III
be discontinued gl.ut al The discretion Of Tia.
rdttor~) until ali afrcarages are pHiJ.
III Adverlscmcnts niA he inserted nj 10
rents per square Tor less the iirst time. and
81 IL crnls Tar each continuance. Those
FROM a distance nast be Paid Tor l,fesions TO
their insertion, % the payment assumed ~
some responsible person IN Lynchburs.
II Al ieltcrs addressed 10 the Editors must
be resr rAas, Or they will not be attended To
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-02-07

In the absence of .Ielrs, we give our
xeaders to-day, a severe criticism, from the
London Courier, on work lately issued
from the press, called "The LIBERAL and
said To be the Joint production Of Lord
Byron, DIR. Leigh Hunt, and Mr.. Shelly,
all of the .Saianic school. The TITO are
roughly handled; but not more So than
the, deserve for the shameful prostitution
vi their talents.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-02-07
I.YNcnnuRG, FEBRuARy :, ls2a.

we understand that Mr.. MOSES BIN
ON, resident OF Campbell county, about
Ia miles from Lyachburg, committed sui
eide on the 2sta ult. The causes which led
10 this distressing event are unknown.--
Living IN the midst of his relatives, young,
wealthy, aud indnstriaus,--ane belonging
10 Christian Churcl--no motive can be
assigned Why he has thus preniaturcly
iried himself into eternity. II appears,
from the circumstances Immediately pre-
ceding the act, that he was entirely ration
nj. lie was in company with his brother,
cat whose house he residea,) engaged ~
some business relative to the farm, a few
moments before. A gun was near them
which the unfortunate man took up; and, on
being questioned as to his intention, for
we understand that be seldom or never
used one ! "whether he intended to kill pa.
ridges - /" Yes,"he replied, "partridges,
or any thing else |" Without saying any
thing more, he proceeded along road
about quarter Of mile, and committed
ihe act, which has hurried him from i" ills
he felt, 10 Others that he knew not off,
When he was found, his arms were folded
across his breast, aud the stick which he
used TO push the trigger, lying an his knees.
IL is manifest that he acted with great
deal OF deIibcrstion from the circumstance
that The lrll breast Of his coat had been
turned aside, 40 that the ball might meet
with no impeachment.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-02-07

The real estate of john JexEs ESQ OF
New York was sold under the hammer in
that city on Monday last for the sum of
three hundred and ten thousand eight
hundred dollars.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-02-07

The Pioneers. N. Y. Commercial
Advertiser of Saturday contains chapter
from this new work, gi,inga description of
the Christmas sport, {shooting) which,
tsays the editor) almost universally pre-
vailed in the interior of this State, untl
within few years, and even now, for any
thing that we know to the country. From
personal knowledge we can pronounce it
+" u touch to the life"
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-02-07

A dissention between the Catholics of
Philadelphia was originally created by a
difference between the Bishop and one of
his clergymeu, and has now gone SO far AS
to involve the question ofthe authority of
the Head of the Church. The Union saws
that such is the state of irritation prevail
ing with many, that, on recent occasion.
a very worthy member Of grand Iury
wished his fellow members to Join with
him in prssenli,,g The Pope os ,tuisanee :
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-02-07
[The .f6llo,cing article IN the Republican
led TO the unfortunate occurrence.

Inc .i0uoUing drtlcte m the RtphbHcdft
led TO the unfortunate occurrence.
We had believed that the liberty of the
press was understood aud respected bye
very CITIZEN of these United States-that
peasant and farmer knew the liberty OF
the press was guarantee to them for thar
protection which they required from all u
surpers-that the mechanic and merchant
knew that in the liberty of the press they
had right to expect their interests TO be
protected, and that to it they could always
turn, sure of finding that information Of
affairs abroad, which is necessary to guard
them from error in urchase-that the no.
nest citizen of every denomination, in the
privileges of the press, might always eA-
pect their persons, property and rights 10
be protected, from the ruilian, the game
ster or the usurper-that their representa-
nves IN all Offices of the government, are'
by the liberty Of the press held in Cheek
and that the liberty of the press was near
and dear to every freeman.
Judge then of our astonishment, wheh
Mr.. Edmund Irvine, entered our Office
few days since, and in noisy and lmpeIa.
tive manner, demanded of the Editor 'he
author of piece which he said he " hsu
been informed had been handed to US loi
publication" which pice, "by God was was
derogatory to him p and when he was as
asked for the name of his informant, nc
replied that "by God he was not to be IN u.
terrogated," and that by God he "oulu
stamp the Editor in the earth in montps
and then we"t on to say that he n"N
been illuminated by set ofd--a i''
Gals in this town, &c. &c. &c. co,
We modestly reproved him, and relli isos
to give him any satisfaction about the P' ~
Of manuscript. Ifsuch a Piere haa Gee" ENID
fered, and we refused to publish III "o ne
any man of prudence and good. sense' l;nr
ieve we would be justified N lh'N"'
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-02-07

A letter received from Captain WILL
KINsoN, of the U. s. brig Spark, brought
by a vessel arrived mt Norfolk, mentions
that the Spark was then, Jan I'd, within
three or four days sail of Havana, whittier
she was bound, and where she would re-
main three or four days longer, and then
sail for Norfolk.
The officers of the Spark at the above
date were all in good hcathh. Mr.. Ro-
bert Davis, of Richmond, Va. Captains
Clerk, of the Spark, died at Vera Cruz a
short time previous.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-02-07

The publication of the FYorididn, which
had been suspended in consequence of the
recent and general sickness in Pensacola,
has been recommended by its editor, Ma
ior Nicholas.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05
WESTERN AGENCY.

'lE subscriber agent for number of citizens Vr.
ginia having found IL necessary establish an Of
ce at the seat of Government in Kentucky has
assistance with view ofextendng his business and will
now receive agencies for doing business OF all
Tor selling land investigating titles prosecuting suits nav
ing taxes, collecting &c To aid him hch he
has engaged the hest counsel in the Having been
engaged In this business for five years, he
sty compelled procure extensive connected
me country with tract laid down, shew all
the titles conflicting with it, and far these
CO. ne feels strong confidence in his ability % determine
her relative strength. These connections already extend
upwards of 500 miles the Ohio river graiu
any enlargiug, that after while he hopes
oeip 81 AN agency for land, be able the
sengb o the title and from his general
the country Ia know the quality of the land diff
owensborough the Yellow Banks where, in his
ms brother, Philip Tripeit, will his business
ana IN his absence from Frankfort his business will he
'enurd To by Mr. AT. Burnley Letters directed To the
I at Frankfort paid will be promptly attend
eu TO- Application also b. made Mr.. Thos. Green
OF richmond, Va who will make known the TERMS is
authorized to enter into contracts for agencies.
1890 ROBERT TRIPLETT. .
NoiE-lt may not he aniss 60 inform the citizens Of
virginia who hold land and have agents in Kentucky
.hht their land be lost for of
eur Tor nonpaymeuto OF taxes acts of Imitation, bring
ing SUITS AMI IN opening DEGREES obtained default some
hes upon very fimsy grounds death OF witnesses who
can now establish their claims, WAYS MANY
are already thus iost-hut supposed be lost which
mgbt oy good management be- reclaimed.
April rs. iiO-tf Rr
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05
STONE WARE


r,,,,,. '4V1'1o'V . UnFHHhY I1HHU JU .SH7t.
WE tract of land called Woodbury. in Hanover county
IS Tor sale; by recent contains FIVE hundred
and sixy-nine acres three hundred sixty of which
excellent low grounds This land is remarkably prodc
I'VE To the size oi the there more So in The
state there is on il comfortable dwelling house and l
necessary ou.-houses and excellent spring wafer with
IN nifty yards OF the door, II very healthy ms
an evidence OF the fact the Doctors bills NOT
10 twenty dollars in the last four years situated four
miles below Hanover Courthouse in agreeable neigh
bourhood Any person wishing purchase viii no doubt
view the premises, which will shown either v the suI
'criber residing near the place, the manager on it, The
terms viii be very accommodating Ii disposed of pre
vouSy to the fourth day October " mi then lie M
publicly on the premises. ANY communication by letter
directed TO me in Richmond, will he promptly attended TO-
Hanover, August 90. Sr-,ytds -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05
SPINNING COTTON-

EHE subscriber has constantly hand supply of the
a above article which he viii sell wholesale or retail
very low for cash, or town acceptanres.
august 70 5O-w6w JOHN NEWTON GORDON.
Wloh TO purchase servant who Is sbiirl Carriage
pryer' and Is qualified also waiter. For NJ the
above description under good rbaractrr and NOT foo lar
'"naansep IN years liberal price will be given.
reIunInond' July 10 &O-utf 7. V. DANIEL.
Om LED II the Jail of Frederick county Va. negro
hh VINO calls himself CYRUS SAYS he IS the pro-
PRIV OF Mr. buchanan Of Georga-ihe aid I'D is about
OF - years nj nge, dark complexion, about feet or
nch'S h'gh clothing much The owner Is requested
20 come forward pay charges aud take him aay or else
ne VIII be dealt with as the law directs
July o. if--wf2w CHARLES UTfTFT T,ior.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-05
NOTICE.

IL persors indebted the late firm NJ GAIT JOHN
son are esrucsly requested 20 come forward settle
and pay their ectiye balances either The subscriber
or to william Gait. Jon sho Is duly authorised collect
pay, or transact business ~ said concern.
WILLIAM GAIT, Surviving partner
August ~ 93-9f ~ Gait Johnson.
WILL be- sd, the 2Ofh day Of Sepfnpr next 1re
w tie Eaglc Hotel In the CITY Of Richuond agrresi,
~ an order % tbe county u Hrurcn. rerrp nau
named Mills runaway who as remained in the aii ni
aid county Tor thFn twelve Month. Cumnied %
The property of Isaac Griffin of isx county Carolina
JOHN L. TArE, Uepufe for
August -. SO-w5w WIN Price, s. nc