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thnS he would believe II And yet such has been hS
ingenuity OF men like MIR McDuie, and such had ali
most said their profound sophsry that the people Ca
rona are ready TO take their bible oath they pay this duty
on their cotton. ~ | asked why Is this So SHOULD
answer the essays o Brutus' will explain every thing
About four I'VE years ago tieud Of mine living n s.
Carolina sent these essays, bound uu ian pnn,phlc
and told they attributed The pen OF MIR 1un
bull, OF that State, gentleman of exalted Abilities Some
OF them had been originally published in Charleston
that even he editor Of that paper icuse give them pub
llci'y. Fr"u the moment read these numbers, | was
satisfied that the object 81 Caroline CT this wficr spoke
her scnlinens 10 get herself diseugaged from the
ohOn II she could possibly hnd plausible reteNt Tor
SD doing, and every thing have since scsn las rmrd To
man To read thrln without coming the conclu,on Lst
they were intended TO prepare thc public mind Tor
NI0N-and this same Mr.. Turnbul bears now dis,iu-
gushed part IN the nullyirg party--was n member of
their late Convention, and the address which eu,a-
mated from that body to the people vi South Caohus In
s essays, Andcr Che signature Of BruuS la which he
has assumed proper name, he seems to have
wished 10 stab tn c heat the best III his cou
try, he pouays tire sufrIngS ot South Carolina in tho
most vivid and glowing colours and constantly points 10
the custom house q. Charleston giving them adv aniaCe
ichich tcOJd Ou,ceigh any that could be de7red from
union SCih the other States DOES dis too not en-
plu the hurry OF their late proceCGNgs from which il
would appear, "a IL they afraid Congress would
move the ciuse OF their complaints before they could
compsh the object nearest 10 their hearts II hey should
fail. this N urnboi aud others hoye ha, they
viii lie viewed martyrs 10 the OF liberty but
they may depend upon IT, their will 10 down To-
posterity in very different lights.
AN OLD MERCHANT
nce This assertion by MeDuc
wooe goods suitable for clothing has been reduced to
cent We will then suppose that amount allow
ought ia that case, the jJ oil i3 81 len.
"sStOo os' as the entire tax ut 'he present tsme.
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MEETING AT TuE CApIToT

rs will be by the following resolutions meeting
of the citizens held Thursday evening at the Ca
po to take nto consideration the propeiy Of
$400,00 to the James River and Kanawha Company
Although the weather very ncement, do not re-
collect ever 10 have seen larger respectable
meeting assembled together. The resolutions were una
ninously adopted Compiler.
AT d meeting OF the citizens Of RichmoSd, held at the
Capitol on the 10th day Of January, 1888 in pursuance of
call OF the Mayor made at the request OF the Common
Council of said City, TO consider whether subscription
shall be made by the City Of Richmond to the Stock of
the James River and Kanawha Company
Joseph Tate, Esq. called to the Chair and Henry
Gibson appointed Secretary.
The Chairman briefly explained the obert OF the call OF
the meeting.
Whereupon the following resolutions were, upon mo-
ton, adopted:
lst ResOlped That the City Of Richmond is possessed
Of adequate resources, and should hesitate to subscribe
four hundred thousand dollars.
2a Resolved, That for the purpose OF acertdinng fully
and fairly the sentiments OF the of the City Rich
mond in relation 10 the subscription aforesaid, the Common
Hall be, and they hereby requested, to have poll
opened at the City Hail. on the l7th inst and continued
Tor two days, for taking the those qualified
vote for members oil the Common Hall, upon this subject
3d Resolved also, That although this meeting is salts
hed that no additional taxes will become in
sequence OF the subscription recommended by IT, Vet
should that consequence flow from the measures each
OF US is ready 10 bear his full and fair proportion
such increased burhen JOS. TATE, Chm
HENRY GIBsoN. Seen
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MIR. JEFFERSON.

Ii is within the recollection of some of our road
ers, that in May, 1897, the Federal Grand Jury in
THIS City Judge redel prcsiding,) presented certain
circular letters, addressed by Samuel Jordan Cabell
then Republican member of Congress, to his con,
sutuens. This high-handed transaction excited the
deepest indignation among the Republican Party.
we were not aware I'LL within few days past, that
II had produced a considerable movement in tie
next session Of the Virginia Legislature aud that
he petition which gave the FIRST Impulse TO the de-
pate, was drafted by the pen Of Mr.. Jefferson. We
nave hunted up the document and find il so admit
raDy written, and Of It's principles so we'll cal.
culatcd to support the creed Of the old Republican
Parry, hat we have determined without further pre-
lace, to lay it before our readers:-
70 me Speaker IF me House of Dsisgdtss qf Dfrg,a
re fshon Of the subscribers inhabitants Of the coun.
shewoih "'s''''
That, by tho Constitution Of this Slate established
rom JUS osrieet settlement the people thereof have pro-
essed 's hgh, O! being governed by laws 10 which 1ev
nave consented BY Representatives, oseo BY themselves
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FOR THE ENC UIRER.
TEE FORTY BAlE THEORY

have long had All inclination expose the statement
made 10y MIR. McDulie and often reiterated by him
IN Congress and elsewhere chat in consequence Of the
taiiH, the planters oil South Carolina have give up TO
the Government, 80 bales OF out Of every 100
which they makc"bAt have been waiting see il the
subject would not be taken up by ADLER hand. Des-
pairing Of this and being OF opinion that such satene
these have far to bring about the present lament
slraed 10 the satisfaction OF every man, how destitute e
assertion is OF foundation. have derived nay information
from gentlemen of the highest responsibility Of that State
100 bales of cotton, and that il sells average of
least $50 per bale The of clothing their negroes
hud il, 81 so each, hereabouis. The expense OF inn
ported articles for white person, have estimated al
800 per head and have Supposed each family, an ave-
rage, consist of six white persons. Being told tat il
took from 30 To 80 hands raise 100 bales of cotton have
set the number down 33, being the medium between
80 and 80. Tie account then, will stand thus
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Clothing bf negroes at ~ % S44l 81
EXponce of whites 100 800
Ssr7 SO Duty 40 pr CT $3.50
zoo !" Coffee !"
500 " Iron
: 1000 yds. Cotton Begging =" ia yd IS
S5i7 SO Duty 40 pr. ct. s39
oh l. a o. 80 H.


account; bat il there unconscious of it, my
Objects TO make fair statement At all events ii there
any omissions they will be than covered by the
allowance OF 5000 for the expcnees Of the white family
which have been doubtful great deal too
much"
IC this statement he correct and am satisfied it cannot
be Far wrong, planter raising 100 bales Of cotton pays
Government only $780, instead Of $780, which 40 bales
OF cotton would amount 10, at $50 per bale.
In regard to tie oppression which is said TO prevail in
South Caroline, imagine has been equally
How is it possible that such misery can exist ii coun
try, which raises for expectation, such valuable articles
aud rice in such abundance as not only to paw for
their own imports but ALSO to pay vast of the
imports OF the other States? Ii is known when their cot
ton and rice shipped Europe, they pay Of the
proceeds the amount OF their mporatOis; and draw
Bills on London and Liverpool for the immense remaining
balance; which bills to the Northern cities for
sale, and command premium of ten per How is
possible then, repeat. that people thus situated can
be oppressed in the they represent themselves TO
be! Only compare their situation with that Of Virginia:
whilst he cotton OF 5. Carolina il admitted England
duty free Except be Of nominal anoun) ofour great
staples obacco) is taxed nearly dollar per pound aud
other, (our) not admitted at ALL unless he when she
on the Poin Of starvation Aud yet do not complain,
but feel ourselves cOuencd and happy Great Cod what
has Carolina not to for Ia thus disturbing the
pose and bringing civil into ibis peaceful and happy
nation whose daily odsons ought TO ascend 10 Heaven
tor the many besngsvldch it has pleased kind Provi.
dcuce, In his mercy, to coulcr upon
much fear system OF dclision las been desgnediv
practiscd upon he people Of South Carolina which 40,
very unWhng 10 attribute 10 gentlemen of such bob
standing the leaders Of the multiplying party are Bu II
this not the how does hAppcu a OF their
intelligence should have induced The people byevc
am hruly persuaded the Of them DO, that the grow
err Of articles for exploration pay that lax which
sense teaches US is alone paid by the consumer ~ the
planter consumes imported goods, bot makes every
thing within himself how Is 10 possible that lie should
the import duty Butshond he not mako his Own cloth
ing, but buy imported articles the duty lie pays will be
IN exact proportion 10 his consumption, and 10 the
amount Of his crop, upon which every knows there j.
duty paid, II planter Of Virginia were 10 be told
that ho paid ax 90 bis tobacco Of 40 per cent DO you
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WAsuINcroN. Jan. 10.

WAsHINGToN, Jan. 10.
analysts of Proeeedings.-In the Senate yesterday.
Mr. Forsyth presented preamble and resolutions adopted
by the Legislature OF Georgia, recommending various
amendments to the Constitution of the United States and
making application to Congress for the call Of Conve
with view such amendments Mr.. Forsyth also laid
before the Senate report and resolutions OF the Legisla
turc OF Georgia in relation to the appropriation oil the pub
lie money by Congress, objects OF Internal Improve
ment. The bills from tho House OF Representatives APP
proprang money for carrying Notifications for the
year lo33-or revolutionary pensonsaud for the support
oil government lin part for the 1888 Sc pass
ed Mr Chambers, from the committee the District Of
Columbia, reported bill making appropriation OF money
10 enable he citizens o Georgetown 10 deepen and WIDEN
their hbor, and 70 erect bridge acrcss the Potomac
the Little Falls. which read and ordered second
reading. Various bills from the House OF
read the first time, and order ed second reading
Several bills from the House read twice and com
mtled TIE Senate resumed the consideration Of the bill
10 appropriate Tor limited time the OF the sales
OF the public lands and granting lands 10 certain States
and the amendment oried by the committee Public
Lands Tin lieu of the original b to reduce the price Ct
the pubic domain sc. Mr.. Bib addressed the Senate
upwards o. an hour and half, in favor OF the amendment
and in opposition the original bb-iore he had con-
cluded he gave way Tor motion to adjourn, which
carried.
In the House of Representatives. several private bills
were reported by the Standing Committee. The House
went into Committee of the Whole the state of the
Union, upon the bill TO reduce and otherwise alter the
duties on imports. Mr.. Wayne in the Chair. Mr.. Hun
ungton addressed the House two hours in opposition the
general principles OF the BILL and concluded by moving
that the 3ls and 32d paragraphs imposing duties on tea
and coffee he stricken out. Mr.. Ingerso followed in op
position TO the bilbefore he had concluded, the Com
miuee rose After concurring with formal amendment
oil The Senate TO appropriation BILL the House adjourn
ed.-W Globe.
The land bill introduced by Mr. CLAY, in the Senate Is
sun under discussion in that body Mr. Bib occupied
mo ioor the principal part of yeserday-hs argument
against the bilI learned interesting and orcible-he
VIII conclude his remarks to-day.-Jb.
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MARKETS.-Jar IL Is33

o---JUI IT, 1888.
wHEAr--by the Wagon load lis a 100 cents.
Crops l20 l25 cents.
CANAL FLoUR-he arrivals Of the week have been
very large-the sales chiefly at So Ii So IL I-2 the
latter rate may be considered present currency.
TOBACCO common refused So So l-2.
Com. passed $I1.2a So
Aliddling So So.
Cool aud fine SO $40.
Weather very unfavorable for outdoor business
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South Cdrotina-Our accounts from this State
are, upon the whole, more pacific, than they were
during the sessions OF the Convention and the Lee
gisature-Now and then, it is true we hear of some
note of preparation-or slight symptoms of riot.
Thus the Columbia Telescope SAYS:
volunteers are oforng at tho call Of the Legislature with
C9ona who not ready defend district hore
WI" nc ~ least i've ui companies hundred such
g. entire i, R9pqa,oa Fairfield about ' iaS5
We learn from the Georgetown Hinya,o InteHi-
gencer of the I'd, that some disorderly proceedings
have recently occurred in that town, in the course
Of which the Editor of that paper, and his office.
are said to have been rudeIy asSailed.
We also hear of rumours, that some of her Cjti-
zens are armng themselves. But, if the following
letter from Charleston gentleman to his correspon.
dent in New York, of Dec. Doth published i'm the
Journal Of Commerce) can be relied upon. the
sketch II presents of the temper Of the people is
more quiet and encouraging:
" will not say that it impossible there should be riots
and perhaps blood she'd but have fears Of even
such an event much less do fear such general massa
ere, as that my life would I've particularly exposed II il
true the Governor has called upon the State for Volunteer
TO be ready at moments warning march; and though
may not be like calling spirits from the Vastly deep wft
may not come when you do call Tor them, yet 10 me il
likely al present. that their services will no
be wanted Aud II they should be, against whom wil
their power be directed Not 10 disturb the peace Of tie
city, bot 10 preserve IT, If need be. Above all. 1 think
That they have too much fear, much respect for the
number and nness Of tie Union party even 10 trespas
on their rights; for should they do IT, the could
be confined 10 the city The first blow struck here woul,
be torch That would light funeral piles, than victims
from tic Uuion party wod supply, for the whole coun
ny look with anxiety to- tho city, and would either fly
our succor, or would strike home But all this yot
see y mere speculation, and ike the thousand thought
which are repeated might make pretty Story 10 relate
~ such distance rs New York rOm the Of action
Inc truth Is, that have seen less excitement,
i'T as can be Judged from The language aud manner o
people tbau at this moment The subject Of politics
spoken Of Than ever before, both parties tired Of The
war Of worJs, and believe bothars 90 Unwilling Tor any
Other var however hssiiy they m5y tslk) Is am ny
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~ AAACRES OF LAND FOR SALE.-7he
Il III AQy Nine Tract. near ELederieksb,lrg. Ha.

~ ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE.-The
AVB Mine Tract, fredericksburg, Ia.
BY virtue Of special authority from the Solicitor OF the
Treasury of the U. States shall Monday, the 18th
day Of January 1888 before the door of the Farmers
Hotel in the OF Fredericksburg Va proceed to sell
at public auction, TO the highest bidder of land
lying in the county Of Sposy ana containing Al acres
more or less being part Of the land commonly called the
Nine Tract This land is said TO contain great
abundance The mines upon it, understand, were for
merly worked with profit the owners, and il supposed
might be worked again more advantageousy, account
OF certain improvements recently made in the neighbour
hood OF all this however the purchaser Judge for
himself, as no guaranty will be given.
Many parts of the land covered with valuable tim
Der, rendered extremely valuable by the Federcks
burg Canal, which through it, The title Of
the U States depends upon deed of from Ludwel
Lee, dated ls May 1929 and of record in the Clerk Of
nee OF the County Court of Spotsyvana, believed be
unquesionable Special warranty, however will only
be given.
Terms Of Sdie.-One- fourth of the purchase money
will be required in handth the residue in three nstalments
bearing interest," and payable respectively one two and
three years. from the day Of sale Bond and security will
be required and the title retained till the last payment is
made.
The land will be sold in such lots parcels as on the
day oil sale may be thought most advantageous.
TIL. f. BURFOOT, agent for the u. States
The Editors Of the Fredericksburg Herald please publish
the above weekly till day of sale.
Dec D. Cost wtd
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Mr. verplanck herenpon and addressed the Com
mittee at length in support Of the billtwe
avodaby obliged TO postpone the insertion Of his remarks
to-day1
Mr. Huntington observed that il seemed TO be settled,
that the House to enter on the Tariff Bill but
many gentlemen had not expected that the discussion
would have been pressed before Monday next
quently had not examined the bill reported with as
much ninuenes they otherwise should have DONE he
moved that the Comrsittee now rise
The motion prevailed-Ayes 60
The Committee therefore rose and the House adjourn
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II The citizens Goocltnd requested 10 meet AZ
tic Court. House Monday the 2ist inst TO take into
consideration tli0 present Crisis.
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IN Observation-Disclosures rules held in tie
III Clerks Office of The Circuit Superior Court Law
and Chancery for the County of Lunenburg the 9Th
day Of January. 1888
John Bigger Plaintiff
against
German Stokes, William Booker, David Street and
hchard u Bacon, Defendants.
The defendant, William Booker, having entered his
appearance and given security according the act of AS
semby and the rules OF this Court and appearing by
usfactory evidence that he is nhabtant of this
State, on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney il is
ordered that unless he appears here before the
Monday 10 March next. and file his answer 10 the said
BILL the same will be taken for confessed and the matter
thereof decreed accorngly and tina, COPY of this or
der be forthwith published in of the newspapers pub
sbed In the city of Richmond, for eight weeks success
syey and posted he front door OF the Courthouse of
this county. Copy.
VIM. II. TAYLOR, Clerk
January 90
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January -.

NOIlCE. For sale, on the 10Th (January,) Instant or
IL the hrst lair day thereafter, Big Westham Fam
four hue youCC mules, four COOL horses pair of good
carriage horses with good carriage, lately repaired an
excellent spinscr (pins the ton from the seed with
out pckng) cdrpentes and tldcksmitls' tools. vi
and cross-cut saws all kinds Of farming utensils pougls
harows, axes hoes, spades, hoves, Wagons aud
OK carts and gear fodder oats shucks clover and
herds grass, hay, old aud bacon thirty old LOGS with
some fine with pig, washing machine churns bar
rel and tUb with all other dairy articles; ali kinds Of house.
mold and kitchen iurniure quauty of sate zinc tin
bricks, boilers, two single gigs the wrought and cast iron
oil Two wheat machines, quantity OF wrought iron and
wrought nf cut nails and brads, scylle blades locks
window glass putty, nseed OIL family -four in barrels
wheat aud sack bags, loom, large library of books
spinning wheels, Trunks, quantity OF lard sales carboys
Jugs bottles leather vinegar salt pork honey timber
plank salt, bee hives aud variety other articles
Terms at sale which III he liberal and sale continued
from day to day, Till all ere sod-ssle TO commence Al
ten O'Clock. "
At private sale, first rate boot and shoemaker
Little Weslieu, Farm still Tor sale
JanS l7l--4 M. SHAPHARD
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Public Sale Of The Richmond Museum and It's contents
HNAhb MOI CE That ! shall on Tuesday, the 22d
n instant, between the hours OF and O'clock p M
proceed 10 sell on Tie premises 10 the highest bidder for
cash the Museum IN the city OF Richmond together wi IA
he faning' Fossils, Minerals and fuosilies therein
contained aud which we're conveyed in trust by deed ex
eeuted TO me and Jobu G'andaDd (snce deceasedA in
1879 Tor securing the payment to Richard orion of hs
sum OF 20 VOO TIL. RtTCHlE,
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Richmond, Saturday, Jam. ~.
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON

We have seen and received various letters from
washington, since our last-onc of them furnishes
iIsf tho follovinU axtroc,.
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Can the kennel Of the NJ Y Courier expec; ne To notice
his Tdst| II he could cheering correspondence
aud gathering subscription list, they might satisfy bin
how absurd was his abuse, and how vain his predc-
lion. lie had better look 10 his own household An en-
ighIened public will not tolerate Tor ever the corrupt
scnhbler OF The u. s. Rink ~
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rrcfeo
THNEACHER WANTED wish 10 employ As teach
n or 10 NY family, young gennesan Of good cha
Tacor and department, who Is well qualified TO teach the
Latin language, and the usual branches Of English edu
cation.
No person need apply who cannot produce satisfactory
recommendations. II 81 q THICKER
Scner'oh county, January l, 1892. H-u
TENHE President and Directors Of the Bank of Virginia
= have declared dividend Of the profits for the last
ha year, Of three per cent, payable on the 18th inst
1sn' .. t4-td] A. ROBINSON, Jr., Cssh'r.
HBAMONkEY will staud this spring at Orsnce Court.
~ heuse, under the management Of Col Blakev-
lefms and particulars hereafter jan. TO- f7b-ff1
Ely y. CHEWING, Dentist. rcspectlnIlv jnf,r,,.
'he public, l,ai I've has settled permanently in Rich
nona and offers his professional services IN I'll W various
Dfanches' IT'S Office at present. is the Post Office,
g.ectly opposite Nc. S. Lethbridges formerly Mr. r.
hous,ons January 81 74-2sw5t'
HfAkMEkS BANK or Y1RGiNfA.--1hs Presi.
~ dent and Directors have declared dividend If three
per cent? on the capital stock, Tor tie last six months
which VIII be PAID to the Stockholders on The 18Th instaut
WM. KEKERVIS, Cssb'r.
January o. 1855 T4--zaw2w
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ALABAMA.-The Tuscaloosa Intelligent of the 20 h
December says, that "rhe doctrine of Modification has
been under considera ion in the House OF Representatives
Tor nearly the whole of the present week, aud of
the best speakers have expressed their sentiments upon
its merits at considerable length 1t appears have but
lew friends, and so FAR its operations depend upon the
Legislature, few more days will lay it 10 sleep in that
body, we trust forever"
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Al private sale, first Taie boot and shoemaker
Little Weslhen' Farm still Tor sale.
Jan 8. f7l--4 WM SHAPHART
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The National Inielligencer has a card from Sub.
scrber" calling upon its Editors to repubsh the Nos OF
. Virginan"-and giving fling at us for not having
lone so Will its Editors do tie justice to republisR
our paragraph on this vsry subject in Thursdays pa
per Their subscriber is jus, that malignant and bera
wo who delights TO backbie and alsify for party pur-
poses We could almost pledge ourselves to lay our fin
ger upon the man.
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-06-27
w. & D. PORTER

w. ~ U. POkIER
 HAVING small lot of HARDWARE LII on hand, wilt sell the same at COST. All who may he in w&nt of any article in this IRe wilE1dO we'll to embrace fhe present Op- portuNity of buy ing at wholesale prices.
 May 2S 90
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-06-27

NEW SUPPLY OF HATS.
 MISS CABLE HAS just returned from New York with AA case of elegant STRAW HATS Also. few pieces ofSILKS for dresses--to- gether with other FANCY ARTICLES which she will be pleased to offer to her cus- toners at a small advance from cost.
 Litchfeld, June 12