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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-20
G,OOO Dollars.

"IIL be set up public auction on Tuesday the
w I'm January next, ON the premise six thou
sand dollars lO66 l2 of land lying in the upper
end OF Meccnburg county, Va, about half of winch is
yet to ciear-a large proportion of which fine tobacco
the wheat crop, and lies within less than three miles of
two manufacturing Mills on Staunton River There is
sowcd on the plantation about 40 bushels of wheat the
proceeds oil which the purchaser would be entitled to- and
about 30 bushels sowed which he would receive rent for
he improvements are valuable, and the situation heal
my one hose who might wish TO purchase, must view
and Judge Tor themselves. would say il as yalua
BILE an Estate as any of its size in this of country
and know Of none susceptible of Improvement There
IS also Cotton Gin fixed, the toll of which has been
mors !hnn sufficient for family and attached that
to be paid by the middle of April nexhc for
INC balance would be made accommodating 10 the purcha-
ser; Possession will be given by the first of May next
o mo dWciiig mouse, &c but the purchaser would have
the privilege OF making any preparation for crop that he
might think necessary The public assured that hi,
above liked Bond and approved security must be given
by the purchasers and Decd of Trust secure the nav
me On >, IL required w. BOYD.
II the weather permits, good part the land intended
Tor the next crop OF Corn will be aowcd up by the day
oil sale. Dec IL, 1881 [6o-w4w'l w d.
EEDUCATIoN.-Th subscriber, who resides on tho
Caroline, known the residence of the late Col John
Hoomcs, having engaged Teacher in his family a
young Lady, well qualified TO conduct female school
would receive six eight girls boardcrs His residence
esteemed unusually healthy and located in an aprcea-
bic neighorhood. In this School the ordinary branches
OF English Education will be aught-sicb as Rendinm
Writing, Arithmetic Grammar Geography &c The
terms for Tuition and Board including washing lodging
&C. will be eghtyve dollars for the scholastic year Of
ten months which will be divided into two sessions The
School will open on the 18th day of January Parents
disposed TO conde their children 10 his care may rest as
sure tat every attention viii be paid to their comfort
morals. THOMAS II UEATvTV
Dec. To- 1881. 6t-wa,v
Miss Ann Maria M'Coull, having resided i'm my family
during the year. for the express purpose of quail
tying herself oinsruct youth has attended, with diligence
and success, Of studies designed attain
e OF that Objects and certify that, she is well ouali-
hed TO take charge OF SCHOOL, and give profitable nsruc-
lion IN all the ordinary branches Of English Education
erna'vc cnlownmcnts, combining aabiity affection
VIII; unusual rmness and decision of character qualify
her in All eminent degree for the arucus responsible
employment which she has chosen, must render her
example as well preccpt Of the greatest advantage TO
her pupils NJ HERARD
Frcd'g Nov. 10Th 1881
i undersigned is desous of adjusting tho
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-20

AND FOR SALE will sell great bargain in my
\ plantation in King William County, containing about
hcen hundred acres most of which prime fiat land inn
mediately on the Pamunky River. This plantation ia
beautifully situated; the dwelling house commanding
view oil each shifts the buildings commolious with
every necessary house for farm $ well rs a family
The distance to Richmond % miles-to Hanover Court
house 7mes-Ncw Castle milcs-and to Hanover Town
mies-Each shift is good for about fifteen hundred bush
els oil wheat and from eight hundred thousand bar
refs oil corn This fall about 107 bushels of wheat have
ocen sceded-Ihe terms will be quite easy; only small
part VIII be required in hand. Application may be made
10 Mr. Lawrence Muse myscf--Possesson NAV he had
on lst January next. JOHN w HOOMES
Tappabannock, Nov. 49, 55-w6w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-20
N-I'V'''HVN NVTTN.
Gil. CARROLL, Of Carrnpon


H. v. SoMEpFILbE, fSqrS,
MIR. Dearborn announced that the Committee appointed
10 inform Mr. Clay of his nomination. asked leave TO report
that committee had personally waited upon gen
eman and that he would present TO the Convention
the following letter of the Committee Mr. Gays an
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-20

Nov. l..
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-16

The Washington Globe of the 24th ult con tains the following letter from MT EATON to the editor of that paper:-
 June g, 1881.
 Mr Blair-I owe it to myself and to the cause of truth to solicit the favor of offering a few explanations through the Globe.
 A strange letter of MT Ingham is publish ed in your paper this morning. It charges me with design to assassinate him.; and in having organized conspiracy to accomplish it. Why did not organize this band from the War, rather than the Treasury Depart ment,-for most of the gentlemen charged are of the latter, The public will not, pre- sume, give credit to such an accusation, com ing from such source. Wantonly insulted by MT lngham, with a view, as believed, to provoke an adjustment of our difference in an honorable way, l adopted the course which evidently seemed to be invited by my adver- sary; and which appeared to be the only all ternative that was left to me.
 plead not guilty to this charge of conspi- racy and medtated assassination. From the moment perceived that Mir Ingham was in capable of acting as became man, resolv- edto pursue that course which was suited to the character of one who had sought difficult ties, and stunned all honorable accountability harbored no design upon the heart of one who had shown himself 80 hrartless Hav- ing ascertaned that his sensibilities were to be found only upon the surface, meant to make the proper application.
 On the 10th notified him, that unless the call had made upon him was promptly and properly answered, he might expect such treatment as 1 drought his conduct deserved My note of the 20th also advised him of my intention. Accordingly it appeared matter of duty for me, to dissolve all connection with the administration of the Government How then Can MT Ingham suppose, that would involve those gentlemen in disgraceful con- spiracy against him;-on in which, as public officers, they could not engage even ifinclina- tion had sanctioned? Their own characters are sufficient answer to the accusation, un aided by a positive denial of its truth. 1 en- deavored to meet MT Ingham and settle our difference. Unattended by any one, I sought after, and awaited his appearance, during the accustomed hours for business, openly and at places where he daily passed to his office. He was not to be found I passed by, but at no time stopped at, or attempted to enter his house nor besiege itby day or by night. of fer no statement here that is not susceptible of the dearest proof.
 My note of the 20th was written with in- dgnant feelings, and under strong excitement; hence the reason why any reference was made to female. regret it; although the letter was mere private notice to MT Ingham, and was so intended. By me, it nevtr was de- signed to meet, nor ever would have met the public eye. Respectfully, Scc.
 J. H. EATON.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-16
Major Lewis to the PreSident.
WASHINGTON, 22d June,

WASHINGTON, 22d June, 1851.
 Sir:-Your letter of this morning has this moment been received, and in,reply have to say that the charge made against me by MT 1ngham, of having been engaged in conspi- racy against him, is devoid of truth. If there were any such conspiracy against him, as al legged in his letter to you of yesterday, it W as entirely unknown to me.
 l arrived at my office on Monday morning, 2oth instant, about half past o'clock, and never left the building until about half after two, when 1 walked down to the U. States Bank to attend to some Bank business After seeing the Teller of the Bank, and informing him what wanted done, I went to barber's shop little below Mir Strother's hotel. On my return I called at the Registers office, a few minutes before three o'clock, where saw, unexpectedly, MT Eaton-it being the first time that had seen him since last Satur- day evening" remained in the Registers office about five minutes, and then walked up to my own office in company with no other person than MT Eaton. Dr Randolph was not there nor did I see hi.: any where on that day, out of the War Office, until late in the evening. I neither saw nor heard of MT Ing ham while was at the Treasury Depart ment. I had no arms of any description about me. am, very Respectfully, your most ob't serv't, w. B. LEWIS.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-16
Mr. Smith 70 The President.

WASHINGTON, June 22d, 1881.
 Sr:-In reply to your note of to day, en- closing copy of letter from Mir Ingham to you bearing date the 21st instant, beg leave to state that the charges contained in MT highlands letter, as far as they relate to me, are wholly untrue. have had no participa- .;.-. af5s-e,-, -,,l,n.a-,e. $; .i., .oy, between Major Eaton and MT 1ngham. l have given neither aid nor succour to Major Eaton, nor any one for him. l have not walk cd with him, nor near him. l i've not sought MT Ingham, nor been in his neighborhood. l have been unarmed constantly, and in all re- spects have been unconnected with any thing that threatened his safety. As to the charge that my office was used for any such purposes as are named by Mir Ingham, it is not less untrue than the rest of the statement Major Eaton was in my office twice, between ten and eleven o'clock, and once about fifteen minutes before three; each time he came alone, and did not remain more than ten mi nutes.
 regret, sir, that MT Ingham, in making charges of such grave import, had not thought proper to refer to the authority upon which he based his allegations, and awaited the issue before he left the city. With the highest respect, your obedient servant,
 T. L. SMITH.
 To the President,
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-16

accuracy which it gives to the reasoning pow CTS. When the student has attained this more elementary instruction, he is capable of un- dertakng, satisfactorily, the study of physics, and of becoming acquainted with the bodies that surround him, and the laws that govern them, as well as of entering upon the science of moral philosophy, and of comprehendng the interesting subjects of his own psychology.
 These seem to be the only departments that need be acquired for university degree.- They embrace an acquaintance with the an cient classics, and the philosophy oflanguage, as well as with mathematical, physical and metaphysical facts and reasonngs; and their acquisition enables the student to enter upon professional or political life with every advan- tage.
 We have said nothing, it will be observed, of the modern languages. The valuable stores to be drawn from these, especially from the French and German, are, of themselves, at fractions which render unnecessary collegiate restraint or recommendation. No one can now be esteemed well educated, who is tho roughly ignorant of them.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-16
From the Globe of June 23d.

The gentlemen implicated in MT Ingham s letter which we insert, have furnished us with the call made upon them by the President, and the responses made by each of them. It is strange that MT Ingham should charge men who have borne pure and unsullied characters through life with "lying in wait to assassinate him.; that he should, by direct communi- cation, Call upon the President to interpose his authority upon the occasion, and then leave the city himself before the information he gave could reach the Chief Magistrate, to whom he appealed to redress the imputed wrongs. MT Ingham was himself the only accuser and witness to whom the President could refer, to make good the charges against the public officers; and it was very extraor- dinary that he should make an investigation necessary, and abandon the city before the
 individuals charged could have an opportuni- ty of convincing him, by proving the real state his suspicious.
 But was it respectful to the President to make allegations which, if true, involved the dismisscn of several of the prominent officers in the Department, without. enabling him to ascertain the facts on which it was necessary topredicate his conduct? Mir Ingham knew, from the course held by the President to- WardS the omCerS enSaSeu III the dndir oi honor in Pennsylvania, that he would not tol- crate violence on the part of those connected with the Government over which he presided, and that he would feel himself bound to pros ecute all investigation into the charge made by him. MT Ingham was apprized that Ma icr Eaton had ceased to act as public officer, on the day that he demanded personal satis- faction for the insults with which he pursued him. The motive of the attempt made by MT Ingham to duplicate several prominent officers of the Government, as conspiring to assassinate him, is certainly rendered ques- tionable by the peculiar circumstances, and by the manner in which it is done. If MT Ingham had reason to believe that he could substantiate an offence of so aggravated character on those criminated by him, was it not his duty to have remained and to have confronted the accused9 If he had no ground to wake such accusation, what apology will he offer to the public for directing, like the flying Parthian, poisoned arrow at the in- disiduals who had never injured or intended toiniure him, and who it is evident he feared toencounter face to face, and wait an investi- gation
 NoTE.-Mr Ingham left the city at 4 o'clock, A. M. The letter was received by
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-16
Frpm the sgntlerh ReIigio.ls TeIegrapA
THOUGHTS BESIDE THE CORPSE OF A BEAU1
 FIJI. CHILD.


 FUL CHILD. Image of restl how beautiful art thou, In the fixed quiet of the marble brow! All passionless and calm, like wintry skies In their cold vesture of eternal dyes, When stars look downward from their qulet spheres Sereney silent, on world oftears. This this is rest! The troubled earth hath nought To vex the bosom with an anxious thought; No more he pulses of that tranquil heart, At passion's thrilling voice shall wildly start Its rudest breath awakes no passing fear, Nor stirs one blossom on thine early bier. This, this is beacei Earth holds not in its sway, One charm the hearts deep sorrows to allay, It binds no fetter on the wayward mind, When swayed by passions reckless as the wind; In all it's varied wealth of fruit or flower, It bears no balm to soothe affiietiOn's hour, No branch to heal the bitter stream that flows From life's bright morning to it's gloomy close. But what are earth's dark penalties to theef Thy bonds are riven, and thy soul fs Jree! Yet would mistaken love have kept thee still To drain the bitter cup of mortal i'll This heart, still bleeding from the stroke Of Heaven, Against that awful stroke bath wildly striven, Hands have been ciasped in energetic prayer, Sighs have been mingled with the viewless an, Tears have been poured before the throne of God, Yet bows the soul beneath his clustering rod! His will is done thou art foreUcr 6tesf Oh that this soul could share thy sacred rest! Still let me gaze upou that placid face, Where earthly care hath left no sullen trace. Repose perfect soothes the bursting heart, And stills the anguish ofaffection's smart; Ay! let me gaze-how strange that death should wear So bright an aspect! such an holy air! , And shall we dread such blessedness as this Such full perfection of ecs...ie n'iss ,ss h., Stay, seraph for around thy Plaeld brow s<-a-,-.,-- .:---- h-is gathering now. Stay till this rebel heart submissive bends And frames anthem as thy soul aseends 'Tis done! the cord is loosed that held thee down, Go! to thy blissful home and thorness crown
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-16
VOLUME III....NUMBER 16.
Washington Lnne %. 1881.

SIR; In conformity to the suggestion con- tained in my note of the 18th inst. have to inform you that the arrangements necessary to put the office of the Attorney General in a condition for the reception of my successor. are new complete.
 The misrepresentatiois which are circu- lated in the newspapers-on -on the subject of my retirement from office, make t proper that this correspondence should be submitted to the public, as an ac: of justice both to you and to myself.
 l am, respectfully,
 Sir, your Obedient servant,
 JOHN MACPHERSON BERRIEN. To the President of tie United States.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-16
WAsHINGToN. June % 1oa1

WASHINGTON, June 22 1881.
 ofr ;-l have had the honor to receive your communication of this day, enclosing copy of letter to you. from the late Secretary of the Treasury, of the 21st instant, complain ing of an attempt to waylay him on the par. of certain officers of the Government, for the purpose of assassination, and charging me with being in their company, and my room in the Treasury, with being alternately occu- pied with other officers as rendezvous for them while lying in wait. It might perhaps be sufficient for the purpose for which you referred thls communication to me, for me to apply to the charges against me, a simple and unqualified denial. They are entirely destitute ot the least foundation in truth but to show you more clearly how far was from aiding or participating in any thing connect ed with this matter complained of, will beg your permission to state the following cir cumstances. The late Secretary of War, Major Eaton, never consulted me upon the subject of his controversy with MT Ing ham, nor did l even see him on the day in question, except in an accidental meeting of few minutes. l never saw the correspond ence between them until it appeared in the Telegraph and although had heard that a correspondence was going on which might result in personal conflict, did not believe it was likely to take place on that day, or even that Washington was to be the scene of it.
 Trusting that these facts and explanations will be entirely satisfactory to you, cannot without the expression of my astonishment that charges so wholly uncalled for and groundless, should have been made against me by gentleman with whom never had the least cause of quarrel, and with whom my official intercourse, since my entrance into the Treasury, had uniformly been of the most friendly character. l certainly had no idea of armng against him, or of interfering in any way in his dispute with Major Eaton. have the honor to remain your most obedient servant, JOHN CAMPBELL.
 The President of the United States.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-16

one time between 9 and o'clock on Monday, on which day the charge of combination for the purpose of assassinatng MT Ingham is made by him against me and others. I did not participate in, nor did l know of any de- sign to attack Mir Ingham's residence as is charged by hm; nor was I armed at any time during the hours mentioned, having no of danger from MT Ingham, or those s.,friends" who he says surrounded him. Major Eaton was alone when he sought an interview with MT Ingham, as will be shewn by the certificates of two respectable individuals. Respectfully, yours,
 P. c. RANDOLPH.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-16
Washington, June g, 1881.

SIR: Your note of this day is received, adi vising me, Gin confrmity to the suggestions contained in my [yolr] note of the 18th inst l [you] have to inform you [me] that the ar- engagements necessary to put the office of the Attorney General ila condition for the recep- tion of my successr, are now complete" For reasons assigned in your note, you fur ther observe "m.ke it proper that this cor respondence shoud be submitted to the pub lie, as an act ofjustice both to you and my self" am slre can have no objection to your submitting them as you propose, as you believe this to be necessary.
 am, respectfully,
 Your obedient servant
 ANDREW IACKSON. JOHN M. BERRIEN, Esq.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-16

the President, through the post office, at 8 o'clock A. M.
 Here follows, in the Globe, MT 1ngham's letter to the President of the United States, published in our last
 June 22d, 1881. Messrs. Col Campbell, Treasurer; Major Smith, Register; Dr Randolph, Acting Secretary of War; and Major Lewis, 2d Auditor
 Gentlemen :-I have this moment received the inclosed letter from MT Ingham, dated the 21st instant, and having immediately, on its receipt, sent to ask an interview with him, l find that he left the city before it reached me. l wish you to state to me if you, or ei ther of you, have had any agency or partici- patton, and if any to what extent, in the all legged misconduct imputed in his letter, here with enclosed.
 surely have been deceived in your charac- ters if you are capable of so far forgetting the responsibilities of your stations as to partici- pate in the reprehensible conduct charged. - To the serious charges contained in MT. Ing hams letter, which gave me the first infor- nation that have had upon the subject of Ais difficulties, l wish you to give prompt and explicit answer Respectfully,
 ANDREW JACKSON.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-16
From the Rutherfordton Spectator,
JOHN M. BERRIEN, Esq.

.Nezviy discoUered Gold Mines. .-MucbA Nv: citenIent has been created within few days past among the good people of this county. by the discovery of large number of ney and valuable mines,i the sruth eastern part of this county, on Richardson's and Floyd's Creeks, and the numerous branches which flow into them. Among the most valuable and extensive hitherto discovered, is one on the lands of MT. Peter Greene, on Richard sons Creek. This mine has not vet been fairly tested; though several of the "knowing ones" are watching and examining it with somewhat an envious eye. MT Greene was offered S10,0o0 for his mine, on "Wednesday last,* should it, upon slight examination, prove as good as it is generally believed to be- MT Philip Robins and Mir Robert Mintz, have also discovered very rich mines on their lands, on the same creek, just below MT G's, for which they are offered S5, 1000 each, on sim- lar conditions. The owners, however, hold to them and seem disposed to test them them selves. A mine on the same creek, next a. bove MT G's, was lately sold for S1, 700. Se- verdi rich mines in the same neighbrhood, are as yet unsold and in great degree untest- ed. The gold is said to be remarkably pure and worth some cents more per dwt than the Brindetown gold. The mines on the waters ot White Oak river are now worked to ve- ry handsome profit; and every day brings to light some new mine. Rutherford county seems destined to equal if not surpass her sister Burke, in the extent and value of her mine ral treasures.
 'we are told that s3s,ceo have since been offered
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-16
Afr Randolhh 70 the President,

WASHINGTON, 22d June, 1851.
 ir:-In answer to your letter of this date, asking the extent of my participation in the controversy lately passed between MT Ing ham and Major Eaton, and how far am ame- nable to the charges made by MT Ingham against me in his letter of yesterday, l have to reply, that had no further agency in the matter than is shown in the correspondence between those gentlemen, as published in the Telegraph of Tuesday last l was not with Major Eaton more than ten minutes at any