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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-06-15
CONVENTIONS.

M ChdTl0icsUWc-Tho Citizens of Amherst had n
meeting on the ID june Col VIM Coleman in the Chair
ana Mr. Howell H. Brown, Secretary approved of
the charlottesville Convention "ior the purpose OF form
ing an Electoral Ticket pledged support Andrew Jack
son for President and Philip f. Barbour Tor Vice Prcsent
and appointed Robert Canm Joseph X Irving. James
y. Rose Howell l.. Brown and Cbampc Carter Dele
gates TO the Convention
Ht H0tHlfOii-A meeting Of the Young Men of LYNCH
burg and MS vicinity, favorable the Election of Icury
tidH as PRESIDENT and Jotn Sergeant v President OF
the " states, was held ON the 9TH Junction w ap.
wen, Esq m the Chair, aud Richard H. Tocr ESD Sec
rotary. they approved Of the Convention 10 bc held at
Stanton, 90 the 3D. Monday in Juy-appontcd Dr. John
j.: Cobbs' Richard H. 1olcr, Dr. Micaiah r Lynch and
Charles j. Mostly as Dclcgaos-aud adopted the fol-
lowing Resolution:
"Resotrcd That in the opinion of This meeting Tho du-
y OF framing an Electoral Ticket lo the State Of Vrgi-
MA, ana oi appointing committees Of vigilance and cores
pondtnco IN The several counties thereof should be per-
formed bv said Convention"
Tho Meeting Of the Young Men Of the town Of Frcdcr-
lcksburg III ayor of Mr. Cays election, held The
3lst u aud Col Thomas ~. Bolts was appointed the De
lcghe TO We Staunion Convention. (Wc shall chccrfulv
lay their Proceedings before our readers as soon as we
can find room for then)
Similar meetings have also bccn called i'm Rockbridce
Amherst aud Nelson.-N. T.. According 10 the oriein,
notification published at fredericksburg Young Won
was defined TO be any man tudey 30 years oC are A
Correspondent OF the Lynchburg Vrgnian proposes 10
extend TIE term TO call under ~ years of ace The
EmIor OF the Nginian gives still more liberal definition
and "eHtends the application Of the term Young MEN"
so as 10 embrace as many possible within meaning
more especially ON an occasion like the present."
letter by tic last evenings mail informs u.s. that an
attempt had been made 10 hold Clay meeting al Canp
bell Court-and after two proclamations only or bad
assembled. So few had been mustered our jackson cor
respondent leit the place after 3 O'Clock
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81 PlanteI' shall appear in our next.
HAITIAN BARBOUR MEETINC

MEssRs. EDITORS: On reviewing my communication
published IN your paper of the Sth inst find that part
oi - susceptible of construction, which would do in
justice to the Chairman OF the mceing; and should
feel satisfied if were to neglect giving the proper expa-
nation.
When the deputy Sheriff made the proclamation calling
the meeting, the Chairman present aud did not
hear Thence his heSitancy in deciding the questions
popoundcd the precise character objects of the
meetlng-I understand he gave this explanation at the
time and have doubt that he did, although did not
hear it, being distance OIL 1t is also TO the gem
teman who propoundcd the questions, state, that lac
did not hear the proclamation being otherwise engaged
and that he so informed the meeting
he pleased, gentlemen, TO publish This, and obligo
ANTI SERGEANT.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-06-15

The Editor OF the Wheeling Gazette has deigned to
quote the former Communications of "CURrIus" in the
Baltimore Patriot, against MIR. Van Buren, l. he really
ignorant OF their author? and does not know that IA
statements grossly false; and have been completely
rciutcd3
The w. Gazette also refers TO Mr. v BIS visit 20 Rich
nond during the Convcnonand states ''tha there was
at Richmond at The time, ga distinguished gen
ueman from New York. charged from high authority
that State with some friendly suggestions the mem
hers OF the Convention, against me extension If the
elective JTcf'chiSe.We understand perfectly how this
mistake has originated II turns unfortunately that iu
stead OF being distinguished gentleman from NJ York, he
was OF DUgiaidinstead OF being jfeHd OF Mr.. v H.,
ne was on many accounts tcdrm political opponent
instead OF delivering his friendly suggestions from the
friends OF v H., they were from the party opposed to him
on State politics! Thus IRE go!
The common Council OF n. York are making prcpnra-
ions TO give Mr. Van Buren, reception.-And ga
great Democratic meeting was held at Tainuany HALL on
The night OF the 3lst ult at which Resolutions adopt
ed approaching the nomination by the Baltimore Coven-
uon, oil MARTIN VAN BUREN, Vice President of the
United States; and Committee OF 81 corresponding with
the number OF States OF the Union, appointed, To
make arrangements TO receive MIR Van Buren, on his re-
turn To his native State"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-06-15
PROM THE INDIAN VRONTIrR

The Illinois Advocate of the 29h reduces the loss in
the late skirmish with the Indians, Ii killed. and or
u wounded "Ihe army, alter buying the dead aud de-
sroying the canoes which the Indians left at their en-
c1mpmen returned to DNons ferry Rock river
90 miles below Chicago) where they were Joined by
Cen Atkinson with the u. ). troops, who assumed the
command, and marched in pursuit OF The enemy on the
morning OF the 10Th" The ST Louis Courier of the 26lh
states that troops amounted 1000 men The Van
daia Wing rates them at 2iO0-and il was believed the
Indians were dispensing into small bands the purpose
oi obtaining suScnducc. They were said TO be in state
of starvation.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-06-15

MIR Clay has majority ia Richmond; aud his .',aanG.
gers here are much more active than the friends of Gen
Jackson-"hether they have given the their com
pauio throughout the State, is uncertanbut il certain
mat there is great sympathy between all the Clay in
virginia, upon this matter. They all wish defeat Mr.
an buren, and TO run Mr. Barbour for the purpose OF dis
achng and dividing Now the good people Virginia
VIII scarcely consult their wishes; and viii be the more dis
posed TO for Van Buren, rather than the cause of
Mr. Clay-ASto the matter of fact ITSELF are unior-
uaae enough to differ with the ''Areno"From all that
we earn we have no hesitation in repeating firm CON
Wcon that decided majority of the People of Virginia
whl support MIR. V. ID. V. P.-Wc agree with the last
Wyhe Argus in thinking that the baltimore Conven-
ton has closed its labors and believe much TO the
satisfaction OF the great Republican Family in the United
Saes-lho'e whose object has been TO divide il nodes
" had any share IN regulating their movements would
now hold Their peace Virginia. too, (Says tthe Georgia
JouraD is true TO her high character. She preferred Bar
bour, and voted for him. But when Mr.. Van Buren, was
found to be the choice of the convention her own delegate
and one OF her most distinguished citizens, Archer was
the mover OF The resolution, 10 and support the
nomination When republicans thus offer up their To-
cal predictions on the altar OF union, their cause has no
thing 10 fear"
The Arlington Republican OF the OH in laying be-
lore ITS readers the address OF VIM Humes Delegate to
the Baltimore Convention, and which we will publish in
our next adopts similar sentiment, and "prcsumcs the
people viii give their cordial support to the nomination of
tue jackson Republican Convention"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-06-15

The books We're closed on tuesday last ie eud Of tic
twenty days from their openngas the law requires On
That day 1890 shares were subscribed in Richmond
amounting in all TO l0025or than u million of dol
lars taken in this city Is not this liberal subscriptions
Adding all those from Which we have heard Kanawha
$780, Scoltsville 2lO, Lewisburg 20 Buckingham Court
House 2Owe count up so far the amount of 81 I26 500
10 which add tue two millions subscribed by the Stale
rs soon as the James River Company have ascerained
that the a-5iS OF the stock taken by private cant
aists-thcy will order the Books be kept omen ill the
"a Monday IN December. Then shall have the ID heat
and we rmly trust that the whole intermediate country
as wen as the extremes, will do its duty. With proper
spirit, this great work cannot but succeed.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-06-15
NIARRIIFn

On Thursday evening, tho n Jnmos b. Tavlor
'i stephen H. sullivan 10 Miss Francis Ann Wingo city
On The 9th inst by tho Rev. Mr.. Smith, ~ Kuso OF
ffneo Edward, to Miss Frances b. Pollard of Hanover
DIED,
On tho morning of residence in Chnros Cv
County atoI lingering flnos in tho sd VII
liam Allon Christian. 49, % - '''
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-06-15
BTGGER'S
LX CIEG.N'GE & LOTTERT OFFYC,E,
RICHMOND, VA

RICHMOND, VA
The most unprecedented good luck stI continues at the
Lounge bigger, has sold and paid less than five Of
the Capital prizes in the two last drawings received
day and yesterday.
Splendid SCHEME.
CAPITALS, $4,000, 10000
one drGon Number i this Lottery, is entitled TO either
$40, $12 $40, or $50.
New Work Consolidated Lottery.
Class No 2l, for 1882.
To be drorn in .Nctc f0k, o Wednesday,, June 9Th
66 Number Loucry-IO Drawn Ballots,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-06-15
INV otis. DuuIon q a..

TAH ADEIRA W1NE.-I'y order Of a. j. Gouyia ESD
IVH agent for the celebrated Wine merchants Of Ma
deira Messrs Moneiros s. Co. and others shall sell ON
Friday, the 22d inst at y o'clock in tue loft of ware
house. where the is stored for the purpose clos
ing consguments,
- half quarter casks, 81 gallons, Madeira wine
46 quarter casks n gallons Madeira vino
half pipes 30 gallons, Madeira wine
The above wine was shipped direct from Mglrira TO
TO Ibis port in the schr Abigail. Some Of IL rs years
Old and will, on examination prove 10 be Of excellent
quality.
The terms viii be LIBERAL and made known at tho sale
O. ID. & co. Auctionccrs,
June 10 lids
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-06-15
Ilckcls &IO-lJ llvcs Qulricr
For sale ut MI

HE An I'd, As an Apprentice to the Printing busi.
w ness, active, intelligent youth Of respectable
connec tons from u 10 IS years Of age Apply al the Of
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-06-15

"a ANES RIVER AND KANAWHA COMPANY.
- lhc Commissioners appointed by the President and
DFectoso OF the James River Company for opening books
oi subscription ~ this State 10 the stock Of the Janice River
and kanawha Company, particularly requested to re-
port 10 me SAID President and Directors, with dc least
several places designated for the purposs.
by order Of the james River Company
June - fit-2l ]. BROWN ir Second Auditor
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-06-15

THNO BENT-Iorcnt, with or without the Office which
u at present occupy the spacious Lumbcfhousc adj
joining; well calculated for commission business or any
other requiring extensive accommodations Possession
may be had about ls August =. J. CHEFALLGE.
June 10. Ii-N
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-06-15

Io'Uio PrlHeS amounting 10 1886 $50
Tickets SIO-tIalves 5-Qulrters . so
s'r as uSu" IN every variety, at the Exchange and
Lottery Oice OF THO. b. BIGGER
Corner opposite Eagle Hotel,
where the two grand Capital Prizes of $50 600
each g OF 10000, and numerous other splendid Prizes
have recently been sold and paid at sight.
nj'orders from the country the most prompt at
tohhOh' June 10. f1F-tdf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-06-15
Ncw YOrI1 N0msnliilnfcd EofferY.

lass NO u, Tor 1872
10 C5 dr6'Cu in ". j. TVe1DesddV Tune 27fh 1892
90 Number Lottery dawn Ballots.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-05-23
From fhs Boston Traveller.

Nix. ApAMs's REPORT Mr. Adams made
his report on the U. s. Bank to the House, on
Monday last week Ii is an able, learned paper,
written with great care AID precision, and
elaborated into no fewer than seventeen of
the broad columns of the National Intelligent
Ger. lie declares that the committee ovei-
stepped their authority in their examination of
persons disconnected with the Bank-and that
all inquiries into the motives of bank facilities
or Accommodations are not only pregnant
with injustice to individuals, " but utterly be.
meath the dignity of the Legislature" He re.
plies very infinitely and in detail TO the charg
es of the majority committee, coinciding gem
orally with the sentiments in the report pre-.
| scented by Mr. McDufe, and concludes as fol-
lows =
Had the same candid and explicit declsra-
ton, due, as the subscriber believes, 10 the
most rigorous Justice, been made by the other
members who sanctioned the Majority Report,
many a painful remark in the paper now sub.
mited, perhaps the whole paper itself, would
/ have been suppressed. But 10 vindicate :he
honor at injured worth, is, in his opinion, among
the first Of moral obligations and, in conclud.
ing these observations, he would say to every
individual of the House, and to every fellow
citizen of the nation, inquisitive of the cause
OF any over anxious sensibility 10 imputations
upon the good name of other men which they
may here find
" When truth and virtue an affront endures,
The offence is mine, my friend. and should be
yours"
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-05-23

to chide one member of the confederacy
for rash and Incorporate expressions threat
ening its disturbance, will snatch violated
laws and treaties from beneath the feet of
another member, and deliver Free Citizens
of the United States from unjust and gno-
minious Imprisonment.
Gentlemen. it belongs to you, and the
young men of your age, 10 decide whether
these great blessings of Liberty and Union
shall he defended and preserved. The re-
sponsblllty which attaches TO you is I'M
mense. 1t is not our own country alone
that will be affected by the result of the
great experiment of selfgovernment which
will he shortly committed exclusively to
your hands. The eyes of all civilized ma
lions are intensely gazing upon US; and it
may he truly asserted that the fate of Lib
erty, throughout the World, mainly de-
ponds upon the maintenance of American
Liberty. May you, gentlemen, be deeply
penetrated with the magnitude of the sa-
cred trust confded to you. Nav YOU trans
fuse into the bosoms Of your contempora-
rles the enthusiasm which burns in your
own! And may the career, on which YOU
are all just entering, be long, and happy,
and illustrious
During IA short recess, Mr.. Clay was in.
troduced 10 each member of the Convention
Individually, and then retired from the Hall
The President having taken tne chair. the
Convention resumed business. Mr.. N. B.
Blunt of New York, from the CuuHniftee
appointed for this purpose, reported an Adj
dress TO the Young Men of the United
States. A resolution adopting the Adj
dress, and referring it to the Committee on
printing, for publication, was moved by Mr.
Mason of Pennsylvania, seconded hy Mr..
Cuts of New Hampshire, advocated bysev.
eral members, and unanimously agreed to.
In pursuance of resolution, the mem
bers of the Convention proceeded on Sat
urday, in body, TO Mount Vernon, when
the Committee of Arrangements waited up-
on the Proprietor Of the estate, and pre-
scented him the respects of the Convention
The members Of the delegation then form
ell in procession and marched to the strains
of a solemn ,lirge, in silence and uncover
ed, until they reached the Tomb of the il
lustrious Washington. The band then
ceased, ana the Farewell Address of the
Father OF his country was read TO the ue,,s-
bers of the Convention, in a most solemn
and impressive manner, by Mr.. Flage of
South Carolina. The procession then left
Mount Vernon in the same order as they
approached, and proceeded to the City Of
Washington.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-05-23
with danger to our institutions? Are they

with danger to our institutions? Are they
not marked with death anh dissolution!
The House, before it adjourned, refused
by vote of 81 to IS, to appoint the COM
mittee called for by the member from Ohio.
Thus it is, the President of the U. States,
by an understandable influence, exercised
over the members Of his party. has winked
at the violation of the laws of the land, and
lends bis name to deeds of blood
Will the PEOPLE blindly approve of the
course of The Executive Will they swal-
low the oPidte of inaction, and quietly sub
NIT to become the slaves of snnguinary
Chief! lfso, the days of the republic are
numbered; and the Constitution of the
United States, ere the sun shall have twice
passed the Equator, will have been consign-
ell 10 the flame that will consume our liber-
ties. The Vandals have possession of the
capitol and the laws of God and man are
spurned hy the usurpersl
" Y. Evening Journal.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-05-23
CLUB LAW.

The following letter from Mr.. Arnold, a
member OF Congress from Tennessee, shows
the spirit which prevails at Washington under
the cOuntenance and encouragement of Gen
Jackson
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, May g.
To the Editors Of The National IntetLigcncer,-
E Gentlemen AS was passing, this morn.
ing, from my boarding house, on PENNSYLVANIA
Avenue, to the book store of Messrs Thompson
" Romans, between Gadsbys and Browns
n";Gi ! was accosicd by man of rufiian ap
pearance, who required me TO stop. / did 90
He approached pretty near. discovered he
was very much agitated. His lip quivcred,
and he turned very pale. He asked me if my
name was Arnold. | told him ii was ne said
4" Then you are the man who abused my friend
Houston so severely" He was going on to say
something else; but the Instant saw the sub.
ject he had preached, demanded to know his
name; he replied, his name was Herd" and
added Major Herd" | told him | knew
nothing of him, and intended 10 have nothing
10 do with him. fortunately had walking
cane in my hand, kept it in position, that he
saw | could strike as soon as he could. He
wore cap and had large stick in his hand.
think it was an orange limb, headed and 70.
ruled. turned my back upon him as soon as
| could do it in safety. As walked off, he
said, " he intended to whip me, and that he
lcould do 1t yet by God ~ He did not pursue
me as discovered do not wish to ask to be
protected by my constitutional privilege, but
think it due 10 the American people that thew
should know the state Of things at this place.
therefore submit these facts, and ask you TO
give them to the public through the colun MS Of
the Intelligeneer.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Tho. ID. ARNuL D.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-05-23

and should consider the refusal of Congress
10 renew the charter us great national ca
lamity.
They will add, in conclusion, that they
are equally decided in the opinion that Con-
gless is called upon by the most weighty
and urgent considerations to decide this i'm
portant question during the present session"
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-05-23

Heard, the man referred to in Mr.. Aulolc's
note as having stopped him on the .nue,
has published an impndent and insulting reply
in the Globe, in which he boldly affirms hi de
termination, at some future period, to at tack
Mr.. Arnold. After this, we may conclude Mr.
Benton's prophecy is fulfilled II beco mes ev-
cry Representative now to legislate with spis-
tolls in his bel; '-.4ltrandria Ga-ctte.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-05-23

The wife Of respectable mechanic in Bos.
lon, named Hastings, fcw days since, pre-
scented him with three fine boys.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-05-24
ssR1ss Voa seNO

On two Lots on Fairfax street. each 80 feet 'front.'
thirty dollars and forty cents go
front, sixteen dollars and sixty seven cents
On Lot on Fairfax street, 80 feet II inches 'front.'
fifteen dollars and twenty cehts
On Lot ON Columbus street, As feet front, twenty
two dollars and fifty cents.
Lot corner of Prince and Fayette streets, TWEEN
r-rThe sale on Wednesday, the 9th Of May, will
commence at O'CLOCK in the morning. IN front OF the
Sugar House on the first described Lot on Washington
street And on Thursday, the 10Th of May, will com
mence at 10 O'Clock in the morning ON or near me
premises first described be sold that day. at the
corner of Franklin aud Columbus streets
Terms made known at the time and places OF sale.
RI TAYLOR,
P'INEAS JANNEY,
THOs. SMITH,
o,,o anita Trustees
TThe sale of the above-described property
is postponed till Monday and TUESDAY, the nth ana
18th days of June ensuing to take place AZ the
hours and places above mentioned
Q-eOts
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-05-24
Notice to Contractors.
Office oftAs Chesapeake 8. Ohio Canal Company

WASHINGTON, May Z, 1882.
PROPOSALS vii! be received at this Once unhi
4 Wednesday, the 50t day OF the present MONTH TOT
tin. excavation embsnkment and wailng oil forty'fcur
section. of the Chesapeake aud Ohio Canal, extending
from Section No. 1i2, at the head of Herpers rerIy
Falls, to Section No. l56, comprehendng distance
of TWENTY-FIVE miles Also for the construction OF
Dam across he Potomac River; an Aqueduct across
I, Antietam; six Locks and seven Cuverts all upon
the line of the Above mentioned Canal
Proposals will also be received, al the same time aho
place, for constructing in Georgetown u s'one
sbu,ment for the ,queduct OF the Alexandra lamar.
The time for receiving proposals TOR composing NE
Dam across the Potomac River, at the Little fsis' ~
extended 10 the 50th inst
Plans aud specifications Of the above work VIII ne
exhibited at the Canal office after the 10Th inst
The Letting will be declared at the Canal ONCE IN
Washington, sat rday, the I'd June. 80,
Contractors whose offers may be accepted WA De
expected to sign their contracts on the DAY of the
ting. - MI. In l..
The above dam across the Potomac River WIN be
constructed of timber and filled with sohe II VIII, DC
q feet high. and raise the water 2ot feet IL VIII oe
heated near to Gainway's Mil.
The Auu-duct acr IS the Antletam river WIZ consist
Of me arch of 48 span, and two arches OF ~ Ie'
span each The arch stone, water table, coping inc
&c. stone of the inside Of the trunk, aud the beds ADD
limits Of the stone iii the piers and sbuments, will be
cut Il. remainder OF the face work will be hammer
dressed into coursts
pv,rior. JOHN p INGLE,
- ,o-eotQO,h Clerk Oh. K q. Ca Go
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-05-24
lust Received on sale.
RY nm M MORRISON,

Introductory Discourse and Lectures Delivered
u before the American Institute of distraction, in
Boston. August 1881; published under the direction
of the Board of Censors.
Nuttolps Orni,holosy of the United States and Ga
NADIA
French Word Back, ". First Step 70 the French
snguage to which is annexed the French Phrase
book, by II. Liable Bos>ut
French Testament; Huttons Book of Nature laid
open. bv Rev ]. Bake. An
Also-Let,ers of Henry Lee, on the Writings and
Character of Mr. Jefferson may IL
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-05-24
800 .Segrnes wanted

n WISH to purchase them from the age OF Is to %
l wears. Persons having such to sell, shall have
cash. and the highest prices by applying to the sub
scriber Prstt street. Baltimore near the intersection
of the Rail Road with the Washington City Road Ii
ber, commissions will be paid to those who will aid
in purchasing for the subscriber
anr LIT AUSTIN WOOLFOLk
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-05-24
Notice.

rS(HE Copartnership heretofore existing under the
/ firm of Mordecai Miller & Son having been dis
solved on the I'd inst by the death of Mordeca Miller,
the business of the concern will be closed Dy the sur
y;y;ne partner All persons having claims will please
nre.ent them for settlement, and those indebted are
requested to make immediate payment.
w. H. MILLER,
abr es-tf Surviving partner Of N. Miller 6 Son.