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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1833-06-20

1t IS stated in New Orleans paper of the 30l
May, thatthe Hon +. H. White is fast recovering
and will no doubt be able to leave his loom in =
few days.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1833-06-20

During the present term of Supcrior Court of
Bib county, Geo, Edwin r. lIarfod late Cash
Ter of the Brsnch of the Dcrien Bank at Macon.
was convicted ofthe charge of cmbc2zlemcnt and
sentenced to the Penitcntiary for six years. He
was defended 10y seabora Jones, William :. Z.
Reid and Henry q. Lamar, Esqr The proseea-
ton was conducted by the Solicitor General. Pee.
5 Rockwell, and Charles J, Mcdonald Esq
Gl0ygid Courfcr
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-07
THE PUBLIC PRINTER.

violent effort yesterday made in the General AS
semby TO Dust the Eder Of this paper the office Of
public Printer which he has filled for many years.
The design OF the leaders OF the opposition, believe,
was political. They talked OF the duty OF employing a
practical printer who the Editor OF paper;
but the real object TO turn T. Richie out Some
bers coDcnrred in the movement because they though
the principle thrown out a We
have never seen parties much up But the friends
Of notification, who would have rejoiccd at his dscom-
ture, are denied this gra,ifc attempt failed In
no Houses, the majority given to Thomas Richie
There are circumstances connected with this Transaction
which may be necessary expoe For the present he
pledges mse that The public work shall continue to be
executed TO The public satisfaction without compIant--and
as an Editor he will continue TO discharge his duties the
best Of his ability above fear ifnot above
entiousy and hrywith his eye fixed principles and
not on housekeeping TO preserve the two great Pill
lars OF our political systematic Rights of the Staes aud
the Union OF the States-resisting all the CoDsoaonsts,
and resisting all the Nuliers.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-07
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

Thursday, DEC. D..
Mr. Rutherford NOV ed a resolution that the House
proceed Tomorrow by joint vote with the Senate, TO
the election of Public Printer for year
Mr. Sims moved that the election be postponed until
Monday, but subsequently Withdrew his motion, and the
House adopted the resolution.
On motion Of MIR. SIMS was
Resoiued That the Committee Of Courts of Justice be
instructed inquire into the expeditncy OF amending
the act entitled act TO reduce into act the several
concerning mills and mill dams and other distractions
TO water passed the 81 March, 1926 as to author
ize the Court granting leave cut canal through
the lands aud also TO lay the party applying Tor leave I'M
der such and conditions, it, III the exercise OF
the proprietor Of the lnG through wich the
nal may pass the same with such fencing and
bridges NJ may be deemed necessary.
On motion Of MIR. Rutherford, leave given 10 bring
in bill 10 explain aud extend the jurisdiction Of tho Com
Council OF the City Of Richmond the eets lanes
and alleys within the limits Of the said City
On motion Of Mr. Rutherford, leave was given TO bring
In bill to incorporate the Sidney Manufacturing COM
pany.
Mir. Kennon, from the Committee the subject, re-
ported bill TO establish inspection OF iobscco at We
nIbes warehouse in GAINESVILLE in the county oil Meek.
enbufg, which was read twice and committed; and also
bill 10 establish an inspection OF tobacco al bynus
house in DauyiIle, in the county Of psyvsnis, which
was read twice and committed.
Mr.. Booker from the select committee The subject,
reported bill 10 suspend the IN force concerning
tie inspection OF Tobacco, which was r,sd twice, and
dered TO lie engrossed
On motion OF MIR, Kincheloe, the Committee Of Roads
and Internal Navigation instructed inquire into the
expedicncy Of making further appropriation for CON
structng the North Western turnpike road.
Petitions presented and referred by Mr. Faux
ner of citizens Of Berkeley or the appointment OF eomns
soners Tor the conveyance Of LOT In tho town OF Martins
burg-by Mr.. Mccoy, Of ei'izens Of Tyler Co., Tor ,hs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-07
MIR. DUANE'S DEFENCE.

Weay this long lookedior before readers We
have no personal acquaintance with this geneman-but
the Impressions had taken up from peculiar circum
stances were OF The most favorable character. No
hailed his accession TO tho Treasury Department with
circumstances should separate him from the Adj
minisraiion. With him, should have preferred 70
walt Tor time for the withdrawal OF the Deposes.
When he was removed from the Treasury Department,
we awaited for the developments OF the facts both Sides
before we formed denilive opinion upon his Upon
reading his Defence, have hesitation in saying that
we disap the conduct he pursued lie ought have
redeemed his pedge-wihdrawn from the office, of his
accord-and left the President free TO act, Mr.. d.
promised TO leave him. The he assigns for reus
ing to retire, far from being calculated TO satisfy
minds. We disaPprove of them almost as much the
conclusion TO which he has arrived. How much better
would have been for all parties Mr.. ID. had retired
from the ofhce, according TO his engagement We deep
Iy regret that he did not pursue this
We must notice another circumstance. The Documen
he has submitted incomplete The first portion OF the
Correspondence is not published No letters given OF
earlier date than of the 10Th Sept Where are those
OF the 10Th and 22J of JuIy
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-07
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

This message plain luminous, and excellent paper.
Is "ineiiigble TO the meancst capacity" The princ
pies IL maintains ably and c,oy set forth II
presents brilliant and glorious view Of Foreign Re.
laions Never did the u States stand in the ewes
Of the nations Of the earth. Never respect
ed abroad-snd never did few OF difference
ist with any quarter Of the world We essentially
debed Tor this high consider TO the administration OF
Andrew Jackson. His great principle has BEEN to "scek
nothing that is not right and determine TO submit to
thing that Is wrong-bu TO desire honest friendship and
liberal intercourse with all nations"In the pursuit OF
these Objects he has employed the able and expert
Minisers-and hence the high character which pos
sess in the eyes OF the world.
Peace with all the worldthe Public Debt the very
Of nguishmenta strict construction Of the Con
siituona rigid economy in our expenditures, and not
cent to be raised beyond the actual and necessary
wants OF the government-what in these respects
could the most devoted friend Of his country demand!-
There passage in the Message orcby and beau
uuily written that we beg leave in this form TO bring 1t
again under the eye OF the reader:
sslsi @S
% 3. s a.
which tho public debt will strong
Win Of the powerful kingdoms both
s s ..s MANY 81 S:.
M sa% P"Gok i. tn. 6f;. stuss well the second win
asss.:Hy So. .hiuly honestly
The paSe follow !. 10 the the Go
our sSa
deer m asy % y eli S S.
not however, indulge lavish expenditure
tho public treasure"
The Message speaks with great frankness and force
upon the Bank and the Deposites The Bank and it's
partizans will dcnounce il in the most violent terms
They would break down the President if they able
They would thus break the strong hcl has had the
energy TO assa their stronghold. But matteri That
Institution must go down. The People will support the
President In the opposition he has made to the renewal
OF the Chsrcr-They will not suffer him to be struck
down-The Bank would rise upon his downfall. But,
Eo-A firm and united people will rally around him-,he
Bank will ceaseand the Constitution Of the country will
be YinIcated.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-07
Virginia Legislature.
IN SENATE, DECEMBER 5, 1893.

The following Committees have been appointed:
Committee Of Privileges and Eiecfions-Mes.rs. Pat
teson Riyes, Aylett, Edgngton and Atkinson
Joint Committee TO examine TTeasuTeys .7ccounfs-
Messr McCsrty, Slaughter, Beale Hunton Basye, Wat
kDs and Golf.
Joint Committee TO examine The Banks-Messrs Har-
vie, Parker, 0pie, Old, Flood, Maxwell and Smith.
Joint Committee to examine Penitentiary-Messrs.
Atkinson, Watts, Harvie, Mcmahon, Flood, Donelson
and Dyer.
Committee f Internal Impropement-Messrs Cooke
PattesoD, Opie, Aylett, Beirne, Smith and Maxwell.
Committee IF C1amS-Messrs. Old, Bdsye, Rves, Pen
Dybacker, Slaughter, Beae and Winston.
Committee Of General Ld,cs--Messrs. Winston, Pen.
nybacker, McComas Parker, Edgington, Page and Pat
tesrn.
Joint Committee TO examine The Public Library
Mcssrs. Maxwell, Page, Slaughter, PeDnybscker Nc
Carly, McComas and Watkins.
Joint Committee to examine the Armory-M essrs.
Hunton, Hsryic, Campbell, Keller and Watts.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-07
MEETING OF THE nAR.

Az moetina of ie members Bar hold tho
on Thursday 5 OF December 1888 for tho purpose
Tho the late THOMAS e. Bus
roor Esq thor for his untmey osson motion OF
Samuel fayor Benjamin w Leigh Esq called to the Chair,
and on Phup ". Nicholas ~ Rhodes appointed Sc
address, Wyndh1m Robertson,
Fso oved The following resolutions which seconded by
". Daniel and unanimously adopted:
THAT This meeting entertain high Of the great
moral worth irieecual cndow professional ability and
nee yuos deconscd friend and associate, Thomas t.
Butfoot.
ouy foI his loss tboy will usual
bndgo Off oufing FOR the Of month.
editors in this city requested
ihse proceedings ia their respective jouIn and that the
Of this meeting he requested forward
copy foregoing resolutions the family OF tho deceased s
' - b. w LEIGH, CharmaE.
~ Raopus SeeretdrU
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-07
Richmond, Saturday, Dec. q.
SlA1'E PAPERS.

large portion OF our paper Is filed with the Presidents
Message, aud Mr. Duai,es Defence-in qucnce Of
which, we are compelled lay great variety Of orr
gina! and selected articles Among these IL the import
an Report OF the Secretary Of the Treasury, in regard to
the Public Deposes. These articles will appear in our
next Number
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-07

n Printers Re,oard MIR. James g. Watts, editor Of
the Hampstead H. ~ Inquirer" presented on the
7ih nit with four healthy chllden and three dsugh
tcrs.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-07

A Meeting Of the citizens OF Richmond aud the coun-
IN ~ Of Henfico, who interested IN Slave proper.
", will be held on Monday, 9h inst, al the Hall Of the
House Of Delegates, at O'clock, p NJ when the report
Of the COMMITTEES appointed at the meeting held the
Both uIt, will be presented.
general attendance is most earnestly and respectfully
requested. JOHN BROCKENBROuGH, Chrm'n.
JAMES RAWLINGS, See'vy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-07
RicHMoNp srAoE OFrIcE, Dec 2, ls93.
n. RaopHs, Secretary

RtcHMoND STAGE OFFIcE, Dec 2, 1893.
YuyO THE PUBLtC.-Tbe established rule Of this o.
fee has always BEEN TO give the Passengers coming
in the mail stage from the North South the preferences
and they will be taken up wherever they stop on giving
, - ,t,s oaceand The rule Is observed at ~
pcict.huto Office II is mmateial where the passengers
~ r,,cir names are the wsybil, they will retain
49,, ,,i,ege as TO seats. AS usual, all stages will
call Tor and deliver passengers in any part Of the city,
December T. oz-ot
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-07
.--L No. Z.
The President Of The United States to the Secretary of
the Treasury.

the Treasury.
SEPTEMBER %, 1888.
S-Since returned your first letter ofSepembsr 2lst,
and since the receipt Of you second letter Of the day.
which sent back 10 you at your request, have
ceived your third and fourth letters Of
two last, as well as the 6rs contain statements that
are naccurate and have already in my last
note to you, that correspondence OF this description
is inadmssbe, your two last letters here with re-
turned.
But. from all your communications, as we'll as
your recent conduct feelings aud sentiments appear
TO be OF such character that after your letter July last
in which you should your views accord with mine
81 will from respect to you and for myself afford you
opportunity TO select successor whose views may
cord with your own, the important mater in contem-
"paion," and your determination now to disregard the
pledge you then gaveI feel myself constrained notify
you that further services Secretary Of the
are no longer required
am, respectfully, your obetent servant.
(Signed) ANDREW JACKSON
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-07

vUyo JOURNEYMEN CABINET MAKERS. One
or two good wokmen at the above busness,
IS IN find constant employment, by the job or month u
application I've msde 70 the subscriber, In Chaiiolie'
McckIentufg comfy. North Carolina . ,,o,
Dec. Z. T62--3tl GbOhOb IL WCrlODo.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-07
The President NJ The United Stats TO the Secrefary of
The JreosurH. ="


WAsHfNGToN, September 81, 1893.
SIR--Afier you retired, opened and read the paper
you handed 10 mt: herew b IT, as commnnics-
lion which receive. Having Invited free and
full communication OF all your views before made up
final opinion upon the subject csnno, consent TO enter
iniD further discussion Of Tie question.
There are numerous inspirations in the letter, which
cannot with propriey, be allowed enter into cores
pondence between the President and The head Of depart
meni. In your letter OF July last you remark" But II
" after receiving the information aud hearing the discus
" sion shall not consider 1t my duty, responsible
agent Of the law, to carry into effect the decision that
"yon may then make, WILL from respect TO you and for
my self, afford you early opportunity select sue
" cessor whose views may accord with your on the
" important matter in contemplation" Nj cou,intnca
ton TO my Cabinet made under this receiy
ed ifcm you and have not requested you TO perform
any ihng which your sense Of duty did not sanction. I
have merely wished TO be informed whether Secretary
OF me treasury, you can consis emily with your opinion
on The subject Of The deposites adopt such measures in
is'ion TO ibem ss ~ NY view the public interests, and
due execution Of the laws render proper ~ you will now
communicate that information viii confer an gation
on your obedient servant,
[Signedl AN DREW JACKSON
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-07

could not after enquiry and discussion as the responsible
agent OF the law into effect decision that might
be made, would Afford you opportunity to select
successor, sc.
Under these circumstances. the enquiry was entered
upon ended IN showing, as had predicted, that the
plan submitted TO the 26h June, was impractca able,
and In report without any fined substitute, according
to my coTprehe Dsion Of il.
After consider alton OF the subject in the Cabinet you
gave dec ions stated the OF this let,
Ter and wrote to you that would make communities.
non TO you on Saturday, 2tst ins and accordingly did
20, IS herein before sta Ell
Unto the present time therefore, have been struggling,
under painful circumstances, to retain pos, that
never sought. and the loss Of which shall regret
my account but 20 maintain II for The country, under
serious Of duty it, and to avert that
honestly feared might affect yourself
Without entertaining, desiring to manifest towards
you, sir the slightest drespec but soemniy impressed
with consideration OF my responsibility the country,
and my duty TO myself now definitely DECLARE that will
not in any way sid or assist the public money 10
Dc dsPoslted Ia any other institution bank place, than
that provided by the l6h section Of the Act chsrterng
the United States Bank, until Congress shall direct
thorise such change re made unless good
srise, such as In my judgment does not exist.
am iurther constrained, owing TO occurrences and cir
cumsiances that In part have my knowledge
nave taken place. Of ate 10 leave to YOU cir deter
mine whether any longer 10 remsin mem.
Der OF your administration.
sincerely hope and beg Sir that you will consider that
owe II to myself. my family, aud friends not to leave
my course, at this most trying of my lfe open to
doubt or conjeciurs that my conduct has already
ed the dagger OF malice, may be in Of the
pubic Prin that you, who have been assied in many
tender pars and in whose defence have voted many
painful day, ought 10 make allowance for in my pre-
sent position; that were TO resign could meet
lumniaor without breach OF duty; that such order
direction from in relation my Office may project
me and my children from reproaeh, and save you aud
to separate in peace and Kindness that will strive
20 forget all nnpiessan'ness or cause Of III and that
piness to your country, and honor to yourself.
W. j. DUANE
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-07

NIOTICE--There will he Petition before the mex
General Assembly OF Virginia, for the purpose OF
ducing the Tolls on the railing eIees anu menches'sr
80, 40 38-wiH-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-07

The Secretary Of The Treasury 10 The pyfs;yso, nj IN.
United States.
TREASURY DrPARTMENr, Sept. 2tst Is33
Bill have the honor 10 acknowledge the receipt ot
your note, returning The that presented
TO yon this morning. the grounds which IL Is returned
we That urthsr discussion OF the dePose question Is un
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-07-11

Springfield, (NIass) paper staies. that there are two whip manuacss in WesseId, In that state. at which 100, 900 dollars worth of whips. of every kind and price, are manufactured annually.
 As M shouid be.-One Joseph Matthews down east" who advertised his spouse, i" ia due form of law." was induced publish ,hS following: "Where. as. my wife Ireoa, like Noah's dove, haa reiurned % my bed, and behaves pheasant wfe this is there fore, to revoke my former adverlisewent."
 Conn. Jour. ,An AFray.--A msn by lhe name of James'rIy, v- ing in Verona, in this cOunsy, stabbed Thurs day last, 60 that he died Friday morning The cir cumsiances, we learn, are follows: lilly (,he deceased) and his partner, Clark Babcock, became mutually exasperated in consequence of dispute ar to the guilt or innocence of the Rev. Mr. Avery. In she course of il they clenched-wheo lilly threw Babcock, and kept him under tor several minutes, asking him whether he would behave himself' if he would let him up. Babcock would not agree to this. lilly, however, let go his hold, and while he was dc. ing this, or immediately before, Babcock drew his knife aud gave h,m fatal wound ip the bowels. He fingered un, the mex, morning when he died. Bab- cock wss immediately arrested and lodged in Rome jail.-Ctica SeRsimei.
 The Newpor, Republican says. we understand ,ha, "CHUVe AV0Ty was proved gWlIty but lhat the proet not strong preclude the possibility ofa doubt. the huDdred,h chance of his innocence, agrseably to the saying of,he law-"l is better tha, DnetyRiOe guilty persons should go un. punished tor their crimes, ihan one innocent man should suffer. ."-- Psovidencs Jour.
 An Editorial Convention. composed of all the edit ore iD Ohio, is to be he at Conmbua, the capital of ta, sia,e onths 18th ofJ1iy The object of the Con- ventiOn is fot announced.
 We find in the KeAiucky papers . singular case of robbery. Joses, respectable man and a member of the Legislature, tried and conviced of robbing he mai'. When the sentence was pronounced by Suoge msaS the prisoner soIemo,y ieaisd his guilt, and declared hsmseif shs sic,,m of a eans of cof thresis horse thieves. and counsrse;,er. ,,ho had combined agaiast him hecause he had ena..vor.a ,o ran them out of the coan'ry. He conc,u.d ,,,h the
 osi excessive agitation, by concluding ,ha, h. ho,. ed God might aever soften the hear, of the Pr..;.... 10 grant him pardon. d what he said was no, ,r..
 responsible young lady was committed to saol i. Aibaag, " F. laai week. charged with shop.iG,ius A quantity ofsaolca goods was foaad in hsr ,ruuk.
 Ayonng man was apprShendsd iaw days since. in Hanessille, Ohio, on a charge of having ahscOnded with s70O in cash. belonging la merchant h Utica, " X who had entrusted him le deliver the same ,o egsnllemsn ia Bulalo. About 99CO were found in kspoassssica.
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-07-11
POETRY.
ron THE LHTcaFlILD REQUlREa. A NOCTURNAL RAMBLE.

The sun is sinking fast behind the Irees' Wnh carmne iNgins bright the eastern sky; The leave are rOsIled bS the evening breeze , Which al are NDdliMg 'O the suH gO0a 0Se' The robin now has ceHs'd his lay 10 sI"g' Retiring to his nest within the vale. The sOnrs,ers all have closed bsUeaih the wi"g Their heada, save the sweet-s'Hg'ag "'gn"ngae' And tells n shrieksh her "eny 'a'e' The curlev now has sounded-a"d the mst la mn thr meadows, where tone am saying- I'm wearied with my waIk-l'II sop and list To ire low n,nrmIrng, in the moonlight playing Or,he small r,ppIes oF the stone paved stream, Which flows meand ring through Ihe meRdowsgay, Kissing i1s yerCiamI banks, where brightly geam The fickering fre-Aes, and where ceaseless ssrny The night birds from the wOOd to the sweets of May.
 l'll haste alOng-,he night is damp and chill, The moon is prO0d- -careeriOg through the clouds; ; The cattle all are sl"mbering the hill; And na,ure's beauties wrapp' in pearly shrOuds: It is high time my weary limhs should lie At rect upon their coWch--is is most 6t My nusings should he broken--aNd that ShnulA hang my simple tyre where bree1es fit Across i,s strings, ere my midnight lamp have lll:
 THEODORE. Woodbury, June g, 1883.
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-07-11
NOTICE.

THE Hon. Court of Probate for the Dis A trict of Litchfeld hath assigned Thurs day the nth day of July, 1888, al the Pro- bate Office in Litchfield. for the appointment of Commissioners on the estate of
 Capt. JOHN PHELPS, late of Litchfeld, in said district. deceased, represented ins0lvent, at which time and place sll persons interested in said estate will, if they see cause, attend before said Court. and be heard relative to such appointment.
 By order Oe the Court.
 ELIRU HARRISON, Erecmtor. Litchfeld, JwMs e, 1888 {
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-07-11
A Good Stand
For e 70cerner, ApOthec0ry,

For c Tacermer, Apothecary,
 Physician, or Mechanic.
 TOR SALE, the House. Lot. and other A Buildings, situated on the southwest cor ner of the Square, near the Meeting house in South Farms Society in the town of Litch- field, belonging to the estate of Abner North rop, late of said Litchfeld, deceased. The premises aforesaid consist Of large two story Dwelling House. Store adjoining the same, lately occupied as dry goods and apotheca-
 Horse Shed, Barn, S1c Szc-a fine orchard of apple trees. and from three to four acres of excellent meadow or moving land. This is perhaps one of the best stands for a tavern to be found in any of our country villages, it be- ing situated about five miles south from Litch- field on the principal road leading from Litch- ! field to New Haven (via WOodbury.) and in the immediate neighborhOOd of a very flour, ishing High School, visitors tO which would probably furnish a very considerable valuable custom. 1t is also very excellent stand for an apOthecary; and in these days of cOmpe- ton, a pretty desirable stand for a physician, there being at the present time hut one physi- clan in the parish. For a Mechanic of almost any description. few places can perhaps be
 found in country village which afford greater
 inducements. Should purchaser wish for a
 greater quantity of land than belongs to the estate aforesaid he can be accommodated with from % to 50 acres first rate land for moving, blowing, pasture. SIc. in the immediate neigh bOrhoOd of, and conveniently sitEaied for im- prOvement in connection with, khe premises
 aforesaid. Terms of pay ment made easy-a
 liberal credit will be given, if desired. for the principal part of the purchase money. For further particulars, inquiry may be had of the subscriber, residing near the premises afore- said. MORRIS WOODRUFF.
 Litchfeld (So. Forms May g9, 1888 et5l