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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-01-29

IN order to sweli the glory Of the Nrme, \
1t is species Of favor,lsm and par,;.li,y w.l,
calculated TO show the injustice of coempor.,v
Judgments, How, if they be perpeua,ed bv con-.
seera'ing the 9Th of January, to the exclusion of
other DAYS equally entitled to the dignity of ami.
versar'es, shall error be reclliied, and historical
'aih be preserved, and handed down to after ,ioes
pure nnj lnadulte, atcdl
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-01-29

What ne1t An inventive genius in HEREFORD
Conn. has projected nsteam-,nach'ne for catching
Shad, A description Of ii, accompanied by mo
del, is in IA late New York paper. So confident
are those Interested, that it is 10 be tested mex
spring.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-01-29

~ The last Danvc Observer in forms ns,tha
/, is now understood that anch OF the Farmers
Bank Of Virginia is to te established at tina. place
with capital of $4,000. to 60 into operation on
the Sis, of March next.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-01-29

zr Mr.. Bur:"s has offered a resolution IN the
House Of Representatives., the Office, OF which 10 to
prevent the printing ofCongfess and of the Govern
ment from bein. given, hereafter, to any ind'V'du-
ala connected with a newspaper. The correspond
ent Of the Journal Of Commerce says, that If this
resolution be assented to- it will break up all the
Washington newspapers.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-05-14
NEWPORT:
Thursday, May 14tll, 1885

|" u. S. SENATOR.--By refer
ence to our journal of the proceedings
of the General Assembly, Of this State,
il will be seen that the Hon. NEHEMIAH
X. KNIGHT was yesterday reelected to
the United States Senate, for the term Of
six years from the 18th day of March,
1885. The votes stood in the Grand
Committee as follows: Whole number
voting 79-For N. r. KNIGHT, (Whig)
Al: For f. X. Porter, (Tory) 81
Majority for N. r. KNIGHT 9.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-05-14
Glorious Triumph!

| WAOEAOuS u triumph
We cannot express to our readers the
strong and heartfelt emotion, with which
we regard the triumph achieved by the
WHIG PARTY in this State, in tho
election Of State Officers, and in the
choice Of U. S. SENATOR. After con-
test unsurpassed by any we have ever
known in Rhode-Island, for the bitter
and determined spirit, with which every
inch of ground was disputed by our op-
ponents; and with an object in view,
which involved no less than tho highest
interests Of the Union itself, we have
succeeded in securing a small but in
flexible majority in the House Of Re-
presentativcs. In the other branch Of
the Legislature we have been equally
fortunate. Though from local and COM
paratively unimportant divisions we fail
ed III electing our candidate for Cover
nor, we have elected Wing Lieutenant
Governor, and four Senators, who are
known to be among the most firm and
intelligent men that have ever been no.
minated for those Offices. AS the Jack
son party succeeded in the election of
only two Of its Senators, the Wings
might be supposed to possess m undis-
puted ascendancy in the Grand Commit
tee, and that, as matter of course il
would be completely in their power to
elect to The U. S. Senate, " hene,sr
they thought proper, any prominent can-
dIdate OF their own party. This, We
know, may be the impression abroad,
and to some extent, also, among our own
fellow ciizons. But they little under
stand the real difficulties of such u ques-
ton, who think that an election of this
character is to be determined with the
same facility and prompt,ude as some
unlInPortant appointment at an ordinary
town meeting. TO say nothing of the
great interests involved in this particular
election, and the anxiety universally felt
in evory part Of the Union, that friend
of the high and glorious policy, which
has impressed never fading character
on the VINO u. S. SENATE, should be
promptly selected; the Office Of u. s.
Senator is ut all times an object Of hon
orable ambition to our foremost and most
influential fellow citizens. II is no mat
ter OF surprise, therefore, that many in
dividuals should be thought Of for that
office. 1t is equally 20 be expected that
the claims and pretensions Of such can
didates should be warmly and tena-
ciously adhered to by their respective
advocates. But what, in the presen,
contest, is worthy Of all admiration, il
the spirit and temper with which these
unavoidable difficulties have been met
and surmounted. We have seen-and
witnessed it with gratitude which
should animate every Wing bosom--a
magnanimity and forbearance OH the
part Of our most distinguished public
men--a disposition to sacrifice all per-
sonal claims and considerations, to se-
cure the success Of the great cause Of
the Constitution, which have been. at
tended with their never failing fruits,
complete and most honorable success
We have seen these secure the re-elec.
ton Of tried and highly esiimable fei-
low ciiizon to post, which he has long
hlled with honor 10 the State, and cred
II to himself; thus stamping with the ap-
probation which they richly merit, ,hvso.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-05-14

Pleas, and resigned his seat as mem.
bcr.
Mr.. Tillinghast then moved that the
Spe aker issue his warrant to the Town
Clerk in Portsmouth, directing that
Representative be elected on tho first
Monday in June, to I'll the vacancy oc-
casioned by The resignation Of MIR Childs,
which was agreedto.
Messrs. Knowles & Burroughs were
elected State Printers.
A number of concurrences from the
Senate were read, which we had not
time to note.
The two Houses then adjourned to
meet again in this town on the 4th Mon
day in June next.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-05-14

on which it was offered BY said city to the
State, las far as said conditions relate to the
building street on the side of said lot) and
to pay out of the Treasury to said city sum
not exceeding 500 dollars therefor.
Mr. Allen introduced resolutions to contin-
NO in office all officers Of annual appointment
until others should be appointed in their pla-
ces, except Justices Of the Peace who have
not made their returns, and to adjourn the
General Assembly until - Monday of
June.
These resolutions were advocated by
messrs. Potter and Allen,-and opposed by
messrs. Simmons and Tillinghast.
Mr. Hazard spoke in favor of continuing
the officers, and said it was the doctrine
which he had always advocated that all Off
GERS Of annual appointment held their Offices
until others were appointed in their places.
IF any one should move to lay the resolutions
Oh the table, he was ready to go into Grand
Committee and elect Senator.
On motion of Mr. D'Wolf the resolutions
we're laid on the table 81 to IS.
A
A vote was then passed requesting the
Senate to join the House for the choice of U.
8. Senator in Grand Committee, without d.
vision, and Mr. D'Wolf was charged with a
message to that effect, who Immediately re-
turned from the Senate, informing the House
that there was no quorum in the Senate
The House then adjourned.
Wednesday NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. were
passed, directing the General Treasurer to
pay the Governor, and Lit. Governors Sala-
ries for the past year.
Sundry accounts were then passed.
The committee appointed last session, to
run the dividing line between Glocester and
Burrillvile, made report which was receiv-
ed and laid on the table.
Mr. Weeden from the Senate informed the
Speaker that the Senate were ready to join
the House for the purpose of proceeding in
the election of Senator to Congress.
Mr. Tillinghast wished the House, through
the same messenger to inform the Senate
that they were ready to meet them for that
purpose, which was agreed to without d.
vision.
The Senate Immediately attended for the
election Of Senator.
The Governor informed the Grand Com
mittee Of the object for which they had join
ed, and called for a nomination.
Joseph Childs nominated N. r. Knight.
| Mr. Allen nominated Mr. Potter
On counting the ballots, the votes stood
whole number 70.
For Knight, al
For Potter, 80
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-05-14

the Congress of the U. S. for the term of six
years.
The two Houses then separated.
Mr. Simmons moved that his Exccllency
and the Hon. Senate, Join the House for the
purpose of proceeding in the election ofState
Officers-Before notice could be given to the
Senate, Mr. s. informed the House that he
understood the Senate had just adjourned to
8 o'clock, p. m,
Mr. Simmons introduced the following re-
solution :--Resolved, That the committee
heretofore appointed upon the subject Of a
State Prison, be and they are hereby author
ised to receive new proposals, and to contract
with some suitable person or persons, to erect
said prison and its appurtenances, on the site
selected by this Assembly, according to the
plans thereof, heretofore reported by said
committee.-Provided al,cays, that said COM
mittee are hereby fully authorised to vary
from the specification Of the manner in which
and materials of which said building should
be erected and completed, SO far and so far
only, as they may deem the same necessary
to diminish the expenses, add to the conven-
ience and not lessen the security ofthe build
ing, without departing from the plan Of scpa-
rate confinement Mt labor, with instructions,
reported to and adopted by this Assembly.
The above resolution was advocated by
Messrs. Simmons, Tillinghast, Dorr, Brayton,
and Allen, and was opposed by Messrs. Haz-
ard, Potter, and others, and was finally pas
sed by vote of 36 to Is.
Wednesday afternoon, 3o'clock.-The
Speaker called the House to order, and
the clerk called the roll Of members.
The account Of the Artillery Compa-
ny, amounting to S2O6 was read, and al-
ter short discussion, passed.
Petition Of II. l. Historical Society,
for lottery, postponed till June.
MIR. Hazard moved that his Excellen-
cy the Governor, and the Hon. Senate,
be requested to join the House for the
purpose Of proceeding in the election of
State Officers; agreed to, and communi-
cation to the Senate made accordingly.
Hon. Mr.. Diman, from the Senate jim
formed the Speaker that the Governor
and Senate acceded TO the request ofthe
House, and would join them Immediate
ly TO proceed in the election.
The two Houses having joined,
The Governor stated the object Of
their meeting IN Grand Committee, and
took up the Civil list, commencing with
the Supreme Judicial Court. His Ex-
cellency then read a letter from the
Hon. Chief Justice Eddy, who begged
leave TO decline re- ELECTION on accouD,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-31

Extract from the log book Of the brig Irl,
bune, Capt Smith, from New Oreans,-Sailed
from New Orleans December 10th, 1884; with
cargo of sugar and molasses bound to Alexan-
dria. On the 3lst of the same month"; encoun-
tered heavy gale, which continued without
much abatement, until the 18th January, 1859,
the bulwarks, lost her head rails, and other con-
siderable DANA &c to the vessel; and, on the llth
of this month, lost two of her best seamen over
board in the gale, viz. Joseph Rushctt and ia
mel Kenan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-31
MARRIED.

In the vicinity of Connersville, Indiana, by the
Honorable J. NJ. Treadway, Mr.. ISAAC MARTs
to Miss LAvINA MCCORMICK, and by the same, at
the same time and place, Mr.. Moses MARTs to
Miss TABITHA MCCORMICK, all of that county
Messrs. Isaac and Moses are twin brothers;
Misses Lavina and Tabtha are twin sisters
The first pair are the elder born the second pair
the Younger born The brothers were born on
the 9Th ,lay of May, 1912, the sisters were born
on the 9th day of May, 1916; all were married
on the 9th day of May, 1884, The brothers re-
semble each other so nearly as also the sisters,
that Judge T. says it puzzled him exceedingly
TO tell which was which.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-31
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~ @
ATTEMPT TO ASSASSINATE THE PRE-
SIDENT OF THE u. S.

Yesterday, as the funeral procession of the
late Mr.. Davis was moving from the Rotunda
Of the Capitol, man advanced, and, within
eight or nine feet of the President, deliberately
drew pistol and attempted to shoot him with
it. The pistol snapped-when he drew and le-
yelled another pistol, and that snapped Also
He was instantly seized, thrown down and dis
armed. He was then delivered over to the Mar
shall and carried before Judge Cranch.
F. S. Key, District Attorney, attended, and
Messrs. Woodbury., Dickerson, It. Gedny, and
others, were sworn, who testified to the facts
above stated.
The prisoner is an Englshman by birth; came
to this country when quite boy; gave his name
as Richard Lawrence; is house painter by
trade, and resident Of the City Of Washing
ton. Being asked his reason for attempting to
shoot the President, he replied" The President
killed my father" He is represented to have
been sober man, but recently quarrelsome.
This being an assault, without an actual bat
terry, and not within the purview, therefore, oil
the Penitentiary Law, the Judge stating it 10 be
of 1900 dollars, which the prisoner not being a.
bic to give, was committed to Jail TO await his
trial.
The pistols found on his person were loaded
with powder and ball.
We have full report, taken expressly for this
paper, of the examination before Judge Cranch,
which we will give in our next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-31

MIR. CLAY.-It has been the singular merit
or singular good fortune of this Statesman, to
have associated his name with some great
and beneficial measure, at every great crisis
which has occurred in the affairs of the Union
during his public life. OF the last war he was a
conspicuous advocate, fighting side by side
with Calhoun, as a Champion of the measure.
On the Missouri question; In the Tariff Gem
promise, and now on the French question, the
name of Henry Clay stands first in conneXion
with a wholesome measure, in which the Earring
elements of party have amalgamated for the
general aood.-Charies,on Mercury.3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-31

an exposure of one ofthe Departments, suncien'
% disgrace any free country, that when ms COL
~, ONE and himself proposed to bring II before
.he A merican people, who might never oiher-
NE see the character of those who belong to par
tv-Iye in it-stick to il right or wrong-W,..ih Vi
aoanst the Consttution--for or against the iioer-
,;ss ofthe Countrywide proposition was denoun-
u s -, y /. n,rtv measure when such information
belongs particularly to the people. Such party
NJ q had abandoned. Thus called upon, ne
.,,onl5 sneak boldly of HIMSELF he would not turn
" b;s heel To administer the Government; It's al
S';rs were in such a condition that the man who
,ronld reform il, would not be sustained; II was
cot an evil SO much Of the Government, as OF
narty organization5and yet reform or revoiulioh
aanneared to be wholly inevitable.
or cav boldly CONTINUED Mr.. Calhoun) things
are now come TO such crisis that no alternative
: Left but reformation or revolution. DISORDER
md corruption reign on all sides; pollution donl-
;n,tes in almost evey department. Disorders
nrevail in other quarters not inferior in the depths
nfiniouity which with no little difficulty ana out
of the web and entanglements OF much evasion
have been brought to light IN the Post Once DG ;,
nartment From my soul believe IL the ven
rrould be torn aside, more atrocious malversa-
lions than even these would be found 10 exist iii
the management of the public lands. Ill this
means party if not to be willing to smut my eyes
IN ruin and corruption lowering all arounu US,
ifths is party, then avow mysel parry n,G ;th
Rut in other respects stand here unmlxeo WIN
nar,v discovered from its views, abandonlnglts
pprosnects. stand here only as an American citl,
zen or rather as citizen Of South Carolina, and
aS long as that loved and noble State honors me
with her confidence will do my duty as her cl-
tizen; and now when we witness all the affairs
Of our country involved in deep ruin ii is time for
every man to lay aside party feelings.
Mr.. Smith was DESTROYS OF putting an snu 10
tho discussion which had arisen, and that IT
shouId be postponed to more appropriate sea
Son he would therefore move that the resolution
be laid on the table.
The motion to lay on the table was carried.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-31
FEMALE BOARDING SCHOOL.
dec 10-ts

MRS. WILMER respectfully makes known
lSl to her friends and the public, her intention
of opening School for young Ladies, on the
first Of April next, should she receive suffi-
cient number of applications to justify the I'M
dertaking. The School will be established at
Howard, her present residence in the country,
distant about three miles from Alexandria, and
near the Episcopal Theological Seminary Of
Virginia. The situation is pleasant command
ing an extensive and delightful prospect, and is
remarkable for the salubrity of its atmosphere
and its exemption from disease The school
will be under the care OF herselfand daughters,
who will teach all the usual branches of female
education. In French, Music, and Drawing, COM
petent instruction shall be provided ifdesired by
the parents. No pupil will be received for short
er time than one quarter. TermsSl30 per annum,
exclusive ofthe usual vacations, if bedding and
towels are provided by the parents. If furnish
ed by Mrs w. $14O-Payable quarterly in adj
vance. An extra charge will be made for
French, Music, and Drawing. Books and sta
tonary furnished at the Book store prices.
Parents are requested to make application as
early as practicable.
References:-Rev. DR.. Keith, Rev. E. r. Lip
petit, Rev. c. Mann.
Howdrd, Jan. 20, 1885. 2aw3w
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urcu LAWSON WHITE-From an editorial ar
ticIe in the Knoxville (Tenn.) Register, we make
the following condensed biographical summary
of this senator: " He was born in North Carroll
ma. in 1873, of highly respectable and pious pa
rents and removed with them while boy TO
Tennessee. He was considered promising and
t,Iapted His education was extensive Tor the
.onnortunities afforded. He studied the law,
6rst nj Philadelphia, afterwards at Lancaster:
penny with MIR. Hopkins, and returning 10
tennessee obta med license about lISo. We
nv shortly after he distinguished himself Tor his
legal learning, adroltness IN the management me-;
Of causes his logical arguments, and The laclll.
Nv with which he comprebended and Analysed
tho most compile e subjects. In few years he
was elected a Judge Of the old Superior COURT
in which he presided with universal satisfaction.
He showed strong native sense, and sound VI
oorous Judgment. His judicial opinions were
neat argumentative and luminous when the
Supreme court was created ne was lilaoe
member of il. and gave great satisfaction. he
afterwards resigned his seat on the bench, and
was made president Of the bank of Tennessee;
which Office he filled for years with great ski'i
and the strictest integrity. For some tme, ne
w,s a senator of the state Legislature, In whlch
Office he displayed statesman-like talents OF the
HIGHEST order In 1891 he was chosen oy MT.
Monroe. one of the commissioners Tor the aoJu-
dicai;on of the Spanish claims in which sltua-
ion his decisions and opinions extended his re-
nntaion over the nation. When Gen. Jackson
rret;red from the senate of the United States,
Iudge White was chosen by voluntary unsoli-
;taS vote as his successor, which Office he &C
cnn oH chiefly from personal regard to the ge-
neraI of party politics and personal in
voctive. mild. modest and concatory in his de-
n nerI he possesses a firmness and infexi"
biItv which never waivers, relying in debate on
reason and argument, rather man on vene,
niGnrmlv consistent in his political course: He
u was onnosed to the chartering of the United
Sa, Rank from the very first, to the mania for
nal improvements and latitudinarian con-
s s.u Of the constitution, and to infringe
ments upon the sovereignty OF the states states. ne
has never wavered in republican prlnoiples' anu
h he'e Grimes shine still more respondent"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-31

r%We are requested to announce Colonel
snrTcrR NJ. BALL as candidate to represent the
county of Fairfax in the next General Assembly
oGVirgina.
rEWe are requested to announce Major
I,rIrs S,NGsrER. as u candidate to represent the
county of Fairfax in the next General Assem-
bly, ofVirginia MANY VOTERS
I+We are requested to announce PHILIP N.
A,uSs rs a candidate to represent the County OF
Rappahanock in the next General Assembly oil
Virginia.
~ We are authorised to announce to the
voters of the Congressional District composed
Of the counties of Westmoreland, Richmond,
Northumberland, Lancaster, King George Stat
ford and Prince William, that john TALIArERRr.
Esq, has, in compliance with the wish of MANY
voters, consented to become candidate at the
next election of a Representative for that DIS
trict in the Congress of the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-31
AUCTION SALES.
Nev Orleans Sugar and !Molasses at Auction.
SALE on VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
DY virtue of Deed of Trust executed to me
I'D by H. N. Spooner and wife, which Is OF re-
cord in the Hastings Court of Fredericksburg
and the County Court Of Prince William
will, on Thursday the fifth day ofFebruary next,
at IL O'Clock, in the town Of Fredericksburg,
proceed to sell to the highest bidder at public
auction, on credit OF six months, the purchas-
er giving bond and security,
One third Of Lot, lying in the Corporation
ofsaid town, known as the "FACTORY LOT"
which is on the Rappahannock at the corner of
Lewis and Sophia streets
On the Saturday following, at noon, in the
town of Dumfries in Prince William County
shall, upon the same terms sell LOT OF
GROUND, containing one hundred and ninety
six Acres and 81 poles lying in that county,
within four miles of Dumfries; being portion
Of the Chippawamsic estate, of = Harrison,
deceased, which was allotted to his daughter ST.
gismunda Harrison, (now Sigismunda Spoon
erl About one third OF the Tract is cleared,
and the rest covered with valuable timber Mr..
Laurence G. Alexander, who resides near the
premises will exhibit them TO persons wishing to
purchase. Possession will be given immediate
ly, but no deed until the payment of the pur-
chase money. Acting as Trustee, shall only
convey such title as is vested in me, but which
is believed to be unquestionable. The sales will
be without reserve.
VIM. Fl. BROCKENBRO OUCH, Trustee.
re
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-31
SUPREME COURT UNITED STATES.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 80, 1885.

Present as yesterday.
No. &c. George Harrison, and al. Us. M. Asp
dens Executor; appeal from Circuit Court U.
States for Pennsylvania. Mr.. Justice Story de-
livered the opinion of this Court, remanding
this cause for further proceedings.
No 2I. The Executors and Widow OF Sa-
mueI Brent and al Us. Paul Darlington and
al; appeal from Circuit Court United States for
Kentucky. Mr.. Chief Justice Marshal deliver
ed the opininion Of this Court, affirming the de-
cree of the Circuit Court, in this cause, with
costs.
No 35. Robert Piatt Appellant, rs. Bank of
the United States. The argument in this cause
was commenced by Mr.. Bibb, for the Appel
liant.
Adjourned till tomorrow 1 o'clock, A. M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-31

AT a meeting Of the " Democratic" Members
of the Legislature of the State of Missouri, on
or about the 9Th of this month, Martin Van
Buren, was nominated as candidate for the
Presidency, and Thomas H. Benton, for the
presidency, subject to the nomination OF
the Baltimore Convention: at the same time,
Delegates were appointed.