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iCE,-Ihsis TO inform my former acquaintsnces,
ana the public generally that yet continue In hs
save Trade at Richmond Virginia. and will at all times
ouy' ana give lair market pnce for Young Negroes
hVe on Snocko Hill, the Poor house where appli.
eauoh IS desired to be made Persons either in this State
maryland or North Carolina, wishing 10 sell lots of Me-
goes are particularly requested to forward their wishes
me by mail to This place, aud also persons living near
MCnmohd, having one or more for sale will please in.
FORM me OF the same which will be Immediately attend
ed to- Persons wishing TO purchase lots OF Negroes arc
requested ogve me CALI as keep constantly on hand
thIs place great many for sale and have AT tbg time
me use Of one hundred likely young Negroes consisting
OF BOYS young men and girls among which are several
very valuable house servants OF both sexes and will se
All times at small advance cost in lois to suit mir
ehasers Persons from hc Southern States wanting ~
ouy choce LOT OF slaves will do well to call on me az
snal be able TO furnish them any time; and gentlemen
~ me south or elsewhere, who may wish 10 communi
cave on ibis subject, respectfully requested 10 orwsrd
hsl letters 10 me at Richmond, which will be dulv At
tehaed TO- have comfortable rooms with isH at,rb-
ga io TIE reception OF Negroes; and persons coming IN
W place 70 sell slaves be accommodated and every
auenion necessary will he given to have hoai well At
Tended to- and when II may be desired the reception sf
me company o. gentlemen, dealing IN slaves will con.
Venlepty and suonuvely he received NV situation Il
worry healthy ant suitable To- the business
AphI 10 Lllh-wq LEWIS A. COLLIER.
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Richmond, Friday, April 40.
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.


GoocHLAND-Wliam 5. Archer-no opposition.
foRg-Ost day. Coke $50, Wise 80.
MAsoN-ParIial returns-Maxwell 239. Allen 167.
DINwIDDIE-Gholson PA, Dromgool l79, Coode 27
Ghoson's present majority Dromgoole in Lunen-
burg aud Dinwiddie $780, Knox has Withdrawn from the
canvass Meckcnburg Goodies resdence) and. Bruins
wick (he residence OF the two other canjidates yet to
vote-on Monday The result is uncertain.
NORFOLK CoUNrY-At Portsmouth the vote was, for
u Loyal 2l5, Nj King l73. The Great Bridge precinct
not heard from.
EssEx-w. Taylor l42-J. ]. Roane 81. Tayor's
election considered certain.
FAIRrAx-Dr. Mason's majority over Mercer 2ll.-
MERGERS majority in Loudoun that he goes into
Fauquier 20 only ahead-this county has been recently
added TO the District and is uncommted both candi-
dates-he election is warmly contested. The chances
appear 10 be in favor of Mason
Bath Comt-house-Beale A, Steele 10, Meyer
hoefer L.
CAMPBELL--B. w. S. Cabeli 36s, Thomas Davenport
s74 e. Odin G.. Clay received upwards OF 200 at
the courthouse for Congress- VIM M Rves about 40 in
Lynchburg, aud variety of other individuals like them,
not candidates, received scattering votes.')
ss4 c present yery ' ovS ooS 4JT Jsa
voted on Monday last. Augusta votes on Monday next
The Fincase Patriot is OF opinion, that if Mr. F. Bowyer
Miller had been candidate, he could have been
NoRrHUMpERLAND-ForC hinn 154 Taliaferro IOl
-Chinns majority 3d. C.s present majority 34-West-
moreiand and Lancaster yet TO vote.
House. OF DELEGATES.
Gooehidnd q D.)-Joseph Watkns-no opposition.
York Ust day)-Robert NJ. Garrett iO7-John NJ. Gre
CORY 90.
Dintciddie q D.)-Scott~ 255-Wynn l75
Norfolk County q DIV. Collins 1874, Samuel w ats
sS5-W b. Scott 81 John Jobson s. J. Harper 3, scat
tering 3D.
Wartoick-Jones II, Moore 81
Esser Il D)-Richard Baylor 1872. H. Upshaw SO,
John Nj. Garnett 81.
Fdirfdr-Spencer M. BallT--by s votes over Mr.. Da-
MEL, the last delegate. (The Alexandria Gazette states
that the candidates declared themselves opposed
LITIGATION, secession, and the whole s. Carolina proceed
ings'o
Pendleton Il D.)-Thomas jones' I97-Harmon Hi
LII.
Campbell e D)-Charles L. Mosby" 500 ]. Burton
444-J. G. bearing 27O, w. Daniel 229 H. E. Cheatham
2l3
Bofetourt e D.)-Col. Cartmill- $780, George Wilson
639-Obenchan 3l2 The Fncastle Patriot states that
" The small vote which Col. Wilson received at the Sa-
lem precinct owing the active part which that gen
teman took last winter to defeat the bill proposing vi-
sion Of the county,"
Northumberland Il D.)-Thomas H. Harvey-unani-
mously, without opposition.
STATE SENATE.
Northun,berldnd-Co Basye 24S-Dr Grayson 4.
Mot in the ast Legisla
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me hits that havo boon made At by tho affiliated Nnl6ers At
ho Gloucester and Charles City Dinners may perhaps excuse US for
such portions Of the following communication az relate d.
roeily to this paper
&C., TO ThE EDITORS or THE ENQUIRER
- nnd' on unfolding the Enquirer Of the 18Th March.
unner mas been given 10 Senator Tyler ut Glouces
WI mouse by HWtVying party Of gentlemen " no
o Recognised by him as his personal and political friends
nv We st glance, felt extreme surprise, that such par
y u'1 udVe sprung up so suddenly in that ancient and
D,Poe'eO'e county; but, on moments reflection came
70 e hat IN these Inflated and abortve times
when we wind shifts easily and frequently and
@ Pouel'ns are seen boiling aud breaking dorm in
auu nong patriotism ought NOT TO excite either asionish
ment o. surprise So eager, il seeins were these juvenile
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The Spy at Washington" repeats his iasehoods about
me PRESIDENT and this paperand calls upon US 10 bring
sr'h our evidence 10 disprore them This man is as
poor ios'cian as he is AN nsiOus Spy Does the cum
ng hnave expect us 10 prore negative? 1t is his bu-
slness to produce his proofs if he has anyan we will
then un !eake to proue him reckless his assertions
as lie is proigae in his principles. We repeat, that he
mas rumped mp an arrant misrerrcs en alton
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Mr.. KNox's .Answer.)


C BoYDToN, April 18th, 1888
GENTLEMEN: Occupying as have done for some wear,
Meckenburg, might Justly be regarded as yanting 10
some oil the best feelings Of the heart were not crate
iu Tor the unmered compliment which feel thew have
paid me, in their numerous and repeated @
me 10 become candidate 10 represent them in the ens
ing Legislature of the State If il were possible for anv
circumstance TO give additional increase to the high re-
gard winch cherish towards them, should find Il mt
only in the kind expressions of your leiterbnt teie
IN the unadng remembrance of the warm and
tic welcome with which was greeted, by nv fellow.
citizens, at Lombdrdy Grove Yesterday To resist tho
undivided call, which they made for nv services
the lie by which we had been long and closely united
was an effort that caused small degree Of
But the delicate situation in which stand towards
OF the candidates who before the people will I
hope constitute sufficient apology for me in decIin M
nohoF "cn they ana you have proposed confer upon
me- independent OF the fact that my brother is nov
candidate Tor your su6sges, there arc several other
uemen OF high talent and correct political principles with
whose prospects do not consider myself at liberty To-
interfere have valued Office from no other eons
deralon than as evidence of your confidence: and
When circumstances in my estimation have rendered.
improper or me to accept, know that yeu will not
Olaine me ior declining it, The aluson that YOU have
been pleased to make in regard your intentions had
continued candidate for Congress, calls alike for the ex
preston oil my thanks, and perhaps, explicit statement
OF facts connected with the circumstances of nv with.
drawal-In the county Of Lunenburg deep and general
impression had been made upon the public mind that ne-
tner one OF me Meckenburg candidates could be elected
OWING 70 tne circumstance Of Brunswick having the last
yoie winch would enable that county TO decide the con
es IN favour one Other candidates From the votes that
Mr.. Goode and myself received in the county Of unen.
0urg' (nu heayen knows they were "like angels gss
few aud far bctween IL was evident fo me dat neither
he nor myself could succeed unless one or the other could
unite the entire vote Of this county; and not being willing
70 encounter certain defeat when there was an equal
chance Tor success, submitted proposition that mutual
nend should be selected by EACH who were 10 determine
which OF US was to decline The proposition was accept
eu e ot was cast by them, and deyoyHd upon me 10 re-
tire; an event, about which hope my friends will feel c
same indifference az MYSELF for fate cannot be conquered
or destiny perverted With the tender Of my banks for
ns renewed evidence OF your kndness-be pleased 10
accept the Of my high regard and oeere ca
"sn. A. G.. KNOX
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& NtAKk * BURGIN, OF NEWARK, az. ~ respect.
~ 'uiIy inform the citizens of Virginia and wholesale
uea'eTs III fa's that they manufacturing supe
ror artcie which from their knowledge of business "a
carried OH both IN New ork and London thew feel com
e' cannon be surpassed in either city. They are light
eiasc-w not soften from heat-in fact they need hut
tIlal-they speak for themselves. AnriI 10 no 30
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Il 9OO REwARD.-Ran away on the 8th inst

5000 r RE EVA, ilo r. away on The sth inst.
nying ~ Amelia county, Negro Woman named BET.
SEf who calls herself Betsey Smith. She is stout
ne,hy woman about % or ~ years age with round
i"'I lace, and brown complexion. She took with her
her TWO ehldren-lhe eldest girl or years old and
he youngest about months Old with bright complexion
Is supposed tina! the husband Of Betsey, negro man
VINO esll' himself RICHARD SMITH belonging to the
subscriber Joseph Allen the city Of Richmond ba,
eompaned her Richard has pass from his master TO vi
SIT his ianiy' with permission to be absent 10 DAYS He
is quite small man. not FIVE feet high perhaps rs or 80
years OF age thick and well set has thin face high FORE
heau oushy hair, Brown complexion and as well as re-.
ihemoered, has scar on his forehead As two of the
orohers OF Richard have been successful in ,nskinS
ther escape TO some Of the Northern States il is pre
su'ned tua' these Runaways will attempt to follow hem
anu 'hey no doubt have have forged free papers Tho
man was originally from Caroline, aud the woman from
ana their route may therefore lie through one of
get oil in vessel. "
he above reward will be given Tor experimenting and
delivering The said runaways their owners in Richmend
or one-ha Tor securing them in any Jail in The UnitsJ
Siaies, 80 that their owners get them
.,,o ABNER NASH,
11P'" 10 lllE-IGJ JOSEPH ALLEN.
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RELLEFoNT RACEs.-The Races over the Belle.

81 ELLEFoNT RACES-The Races over the Belle
30 iont course Formerly known by the name of the
Nottoway Course) will on Wednesday the 2erh
day oil May next, and continue three DAYS:
F"Ss DGy-Propnetors purse OF 5000, without dis
count, mile heats, entrance Si5
Second Doy-Jockey lubpurse $500 whou, disco,n,
mile heats, entrance $50.
1hrd Day-A Handy Cap purse for the balance Of
e 'Sskey Cuo' entrance 25, TO be added the purse
which will make il quite Interesting one ''
Gentlemen from distance may rely on being we'll ac-
cohmodated, the proprietor having made annie arranee
ens Tor that purpose Stable &c furnished race horses
gratis. SAMUEL. h JFrFp p,ons; nss0'
Nottoway, April 10. II26,.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-04-19
By The Governor Of the Commonwealth of Virginia
a PROCLAMATION

a PROCLAMATION
having been represented III by one the Coroners
Tor the County OF Prince George that the sh inst
murder was committed upon the body OF LEWIS DAM
lei, by certain WILLIAM SIMMONS, who immedi-
a'ey He'd, and is now going at large Now therefore,
Johh lloyd Governor OF the Comnionw eah of Virginia
have thought INT to offer reward OF One-hsdyed and
bend the said William Simmons and convey him 10 the
Jail OF Prince George County aforesaid And moreover
require all Officers both civil and military, and request the
good people OF the commonwealth use their bost en-
beavers to cause the said Sinons be arrested that hs
may be dealt with as the law directs.
1SeaIl Given under my hand Governor and under
the lesser seal of the commonwealth al Rich.
mona, TINS 10th day OF April, 1888. JOHN FLOYD
me said Simmons is about iory-hve years of age Of
though originally Of a redish cast" So
April f9. 10 ,
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April 10. nI2-I21 J0SFPu TIN

NOTICE.-W hereas the late firm Of Mes,rs Co.b,.O
barnes and PattesoD, have conveyed 10 u.s. all heIv
effects books, bonds open accounts &c in trust TOR the
benefit OF their credtor all persons indebted 10 e ala
hrm, will please make prompt and immediate n,vsn' =,
-, DUNLOP, MoNCURE s Co., Trustees.
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averng tho dangers they much dreaded, by far the
greater number panied think that the facous and
desperate Jolly OF the refractory State should with
iorOesrance, that almost be deemed
But IN seven days after this message and while mems
minds were in state OF fearful or anxious suspense about
the issue, the Presidents Proclamation and gave
new impetus TO their thoughts and feelings Never has
paper produced equal sensation in this country-or
may add, such revolution OF parties. With great ability
anu eloquence Showed the leg atty, the
ness and The dangerous tendency OF the South Caolina
doctrines Drawing distinction between the people aud
their leaders, 1t uta9e iorcble appeal to the patriot
conrse-enreaed them TO retrace their scps-apd dis
hhetly told them, that they would not be suffered
either to ahnul law of Congress Withdraw from
the Union In denying these last claims, the paper
went into some deba,eahle ground between two parties
oour pocians respecting the origin and character of the
Federal Government The friends apoogiss Of South
carolina readily laid hold OF these excite oum against
both the Proclamation ami the President and they sue
ceeded IN deaching many in the Southern States ho had
previously been his supporters. But the nation at large
regarding the proclamation rather declaration how
ne President meant TO ;han how he thought halted il
WIN enthusiasm. North Of the Potomac the unanimty
win whichn was approved beyond example, and in
every State South, except that which had provoked it, il
was cordially received by large maiority conprehen-
diug most oil the recent supporters OF Mr.. Clay.
This proclamation aud some OF the measures of the
last session OF Congress, have given compile xien
TO The state OF our parties both by giving rise new
questions and supcrseing othersa OF which will en-
ueavor IN my next, to explain. am truly yours,
FRANK HITTER.
or EatG in tte Cd iefn the paragraph respecting tho d.
vision MI Monroe Cabinet, for the public divided"
son" read she Mr. Calhoun"
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- BoYDToN, April 10th, 1893
DEAR SIR: Believing that the influence of the county
OF Mecklenburg in the approaching Congressional Election
will be neuralized by having two candidates from the
county whose claims to our sufrages equal and that
tho state oil political parties in the county gives more than
usual importance TO the election that an election with
the present number Of candidates. from the sectional
ings and paa,es OF the district would probably result
in the defeat OF both of YOU and perhaps election of
one whose political opinions adverse TO yours and to
the opinions OF majority of the citizens of the COUNTY
many oil The political and personal friends of yourself and
Mr. Goode are anxious that OF you should retire from
the contest and the subject having been submitted to us
as the mutual friends OF both of you take the liberty
OF requesting that you will permit your name TO be with
drawn from the canvass In making this application JUS
tee TO you requires that should declare our entire an
PROBATION oil the course pursued by you during the period
io whch you have represented in the Legislature of
the State and that your old constituents will ever retain
the velest sense OF the ZEAL talent and fidelity with
whicn you have served them and at more suspicious
period VIII be proud again TO give you their surages-
viewing your claims and Mr.. Goodies to our confidence
as equal, and not being willing make causeless and
invidous distinction between you have on PRINCIPLES
OF perfect equality permitted Fortune decide to whom
ms application should be made Relying your known
devotion to the wishes of your friends we hope our inter
terence VIII not be deemed intrusive Your compliance
VIII De gratifying to your personal and political friends
tours, respectfully,
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Rich'd wholesale Prices Currenf

IoBAcco.-We have heard it said that in Petersburg
about 5000 hhds of been inspected during the
present season. TO the LIST ns and near 1000 out
OF that quantity estimated have found their way TO
This city This would augur well for the Richmond mar
ket.
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TO TIE EDITORS OF THE ENQUIRER
GENTLEMEN: You will confer particular favour up
on u.s. and many OF your friends in this section of country
your paper. Very respectfully,
CONROD S. BOYD
EDWARD X. CHAMBERS
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ron TIE ENQViRER.

ron TIE ENQUIRER
MEssRs. EDIroRs: You will Obige friend by pub
fishing the Article the enclosed slip OF paper taken
from the Jeersonan and Virginia Times" OF the Sd OF
April, he AIDED "The Post Ofce also the article herein
written as an answer, on my part, TO the same.
Yours, Respectfully,
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C0NROD S. BOYD,
EDWARD h. CHAMBERS.
A. g. KNOX, Esq.

BoYDroN, April 10Th, 1888
GENTLEMEN 81 have received your letter request
ing me to permit my to be withdrawn from the con-
gressonai canvass now pending in this district Mr. Gooe
ana myself having determined that you should determine
by lot to which OF this application was to be made
consent 10 the request contained in your letter Respect
fully, A. @ KNOXN
Col CoNRoD S. BoYD s. EDWARD r. CHAMnERs
~, MEcKLENBURG, April 18th, 1888.
10 alexander G. KnOr, Esq.
DEAR SIR:-The undersis ned eitisons of tho county
oil hocklenburg, having been represented for several
years in the Legislature Of the State by yourself and our
respected citizen VIM o. Goode, view with deep regret
the probability OF losing the services of both in the next
session Of that body. Believing do that questions
oil vital Importance to the interest of this section of the
country VIII be agitaed in the approaching Legislature
we deem itporant the present occasion 10 secure the
pest talents that II is in power to command Under
ms IMPRESSION and confidently believing that it would be
mighty gratifying TO large majority of your fellow cit.
zens we take the liberty of requesting you allow US
open poll for you at the ensuing election to
this county in the Legislature OF the State Had il been
your fortune TO have continued candidate for Compress
we should have et proud in having opportunity TO
MY our gratitude, for the faithful and able manner in
winch you have discharged the heretofore confded
TO you Your compliance with this request will be par
ucuidry pleasing TO us, and, feel well assured TO
large majority OF your fellow citizens
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"TME POsT OEFICE.


II The JeIersonian" s idly attempting to raise the
cry OF persecution This is such suhas lis columns
are generally made Of" We do not believe thai anv
me Post Masters have design to put down the En-.
qulrer or TO niure its circuaon-and yet tits fact thai
we frequently receive letters complaining Of tho failure
OF our papers We had two such complaints by yesler-
day mornings mail.-ENoUTBER
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GooCHLAND-Wiliam 5. Archer-no opposition.
YoRK-Qst day. Coke $50, Wise 81
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~ Erad IN re Cd euerfn the paragraph respecting
vision In Mr. Monoe's Cabinet public was divided read
he Cabinet dividcd the same paragraph for
son" read "ho Mr.. Calhoun"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-02-04
. REFORM"

IRE Washington Correspondent OF the New
York Courier and Enquirer, the famous Spy
~ Washington" says:
an my letter pf the 10th December, | e1-
messed an opinion that the vacancies IN foreisn
missions would not BE- filled mp, until near Tie
elo,e Of the session, because the services oil all
the candidates were wanting in Congress II is
now evident lha, | was right. But the most
amusn. part Of the story is, that up TO this day,
neitber the expectants, nor the President, nor
the Cabinet responsible, uor the Cabinet rrespon.
si5ir, know who are TO fill those vacancies; nor
who are to fill those which are TO be created -
Yes, those which are to be created After the
Ith Of March there is 10 be new scramble. Ro-
,ation in Office is 10 be the watchword. II Is
well understood that several important changes
are then to be made. Sir removals are spoken
Of in the Departments here. each nf which s'a-
tons are anrth from tw0 thousand fee hundred
to three thousand fee hundred dollars year
One or tao new offices are to be created worth
as much. These vacancies, /, Is said, are TO be
filled by the Vice President elect, aud your State,
it is supposed, will have full share in the new
appointments
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uSE OF FORCE.

~. learn through private letter from Wash
Ton that the Judiciary Committee OF the
TSss. q to 5. hare decided against the use q
n,cs, Sir. Coulter, OF Pennsylvania. one OF the
J 49,, distinguished citizens Of that State, and
0np of The ablest members OF the House, voted
Nth the majority Richmond Nhig.
Doubtless this is correct. Pu, the question in
.he same way to airy other Committee, OF to the
,shoys House, and similar result will ensue. -
NJ men profess to be against the use Of force
The legislation of Congress is designed to ob'i.
II. a resort to force. The friends Of nullifca-
,;on will have it, thar those who are opposed to
,s,, most destructive of all doctrines that has
ever been pu, forth in this country, go for oRos.
We believe nothing is farther from the truth
The opponents of nullitiea'ion are the friends Of
SAGE and ORDER and UNION.
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LATEST FROM HOLLAND.

Ihe Boston Atlas Announces the arrival Of the
orig Alexander, Captain Pendletou, from New
uePpe, whence he SAILED Or the 29th Of Decem.
bsr-bu' brought no papers. Captain P. furnish
el the 5rss intelligence in Boston Of the fall Of
Antwerp. II will have been observed by the
readers Of the Intelligence received at New York,
hat hrae has been said Of the los Of life ocra-
stoned By the defenders Of the citadel, to the as
sa'lan's Captain P. reports, that the loss Of The
French was computed at from 5000 to $4,000
men The citadel was taken possession Of 90 the
18th. The loss Of ths Dutch was not known
len thousand bombs were thrown BY the French
engineers into the citadel, which destroyed all
ns provisions and water Of the besisged. Gen.
ehasss defended the citadel for two DAYS after
NE destruction Of his provisions and water.
captain Pendleton further states that the i'm.
preston prevailed that general var would Be
Inc inevitable consequence. 1t was supposed
aat'Ae Dutch would be assisted BY the Russians,
russians and Austrians. Indeed it was report
cd that Russian army OF 100000 men were CT
TIER march for the frontiers Of Belgium and Hol
and