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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-11-24

RTOT1CE-We shall rcncm petition. and lay tC-
g fore the next Virginia Legislature praying for tn.
Formation Of County, b. taking OF tie lower end
o: Caroline and Tic upper ends Of King Queen and
Essen MANY CITIZENS
Of Tie GjoreSaid C1nAtfs.
Sont,u,I,rr Is Jl-tlD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-19

dawning sun after dark and tempestuous night
Then it was-and not until then-that conf
denrly believed. knew what.was passing in
the minds of all to whom similar mercy had
been extended; and when, few weeks after
wards, took up at an inn on the road for the
first time, the Life of John Bunyan found a
perfect coincidence between his feelings and my
own. also wrote few lines to Frank Key, to
apprise you and him that at last had found
pardon and peace-that peace that passeth all
erstanding-requesting as the only requital
could make for your kind interest in my well
fare, that it might be communicated to you
This, no doubt, he has done. My excellent
friend, DR.. Hodge, to whom had made known
my state of mind, wrote me long letter-and
am struck with the entire coincidence of his
opinion and yours, although knew it must be
so, e.r accessible rel. Be assured there is not
one to which do not heartily and humbly as
sent Continue to give me your prayers, my
dear sir, now more than ever needful to me.
will cherish the hope that we may meet in this
life, when shall be grati6ed in laying open as
far as possible, the process of that change which
it has pleased infinite mercy to work in the tenn
per and disposition of my soul; but should this
hope Gas what earthly expectations may noD be
disappointed may We meet where the wicked
cease from troubling and the weary are at rest.
Excuse this abrupt reply to your most kind and
welcome graduation, and believe me: in SINGER
ity OF heart your friend,
JOHN RANDOLPH, Of Roanoke.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-19
SCENES IN THE. SOUTHWEST.

The following are extracts of letter, from a
commissioner for taking dispositions in regard
| to the Land Frauds in Mississippi, to the Chair.
man Of the Committee Of Public Lands of the
Senate, dated
CLINTON, (MIss.) Dec. 10Th, 1884.
81 have received letter from G. G. Wool
drige, Commissioner to Columbus, stating that
the locating agent had acted most shamefully in
the discharge of his duties, and that if he had a
commission he would examine into his official
conduct. He also wrote fully the collision and
deep fraud practised by said Agent and the Re-
| ceiver at Columbus, of which he stated he had
| given you information.
"Mr. Baird has summoned witnesses to be in
Raymond to- morrow, and will thence COM
mence taking depositions and continue from
day to day till finished.
1T is highly DANCE rous to the personal safety
OF any man 10 act as Commissioner. When
was acting the lawless band ofFederal officers,
and their dependents, confined themselves to
threats of most horrid and atrociOus kinds; but
finding the searches after truth were not to be
deferred by the gasconade Of street DULLES and
country blackguards, they now have become
desperate, and one of their hdngers-on (named
Nixon) made an assault upon Saml. B. Marsh,
ESQ. in Chocchuma with cowhide and pistols,
(March unarmed,) and after using the first men,
toned instrument, M. obtained Il short gun, and
rencontre ensued, in which Nixon was killed.
and M. dangerousb by and badly wounded. Any
man now acting as Commissioner is not on
ly in great danger of attacks in daylight, in
which he stands but poor chance, but it may
reasonably be expected darker plots might be
entered into. We have now asmall specimen
of the teudal system. Any man who will fight
for the party can be enriched without money;
he can go to the Land Office, and get what land,
and as much as he wants. marked sold" till he
can sell il at an advance How MANY 1oarriors
is Unreasonable to suppose, they can thus parade,
in a country of such mixed multitude as this,
when they know and are assured il receives the
sanction OF the Executive of the nation, and that
he was never known to neglect or forget any
man who could show scarreceived inhis 6roils!"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-19
VIRGINIA BANKS.

At meeting of the Stockholders of the Bank OF
Virginia, on Monday, the 9Th day OF January,
1895, the following appointments OF Directors
for the present year were made for Inc piaceS
herein after named, viz:
At Richmond.-John Brockenbrough, Robert
Gwathmey, The. Rutherford, George L. Samp-
son, Thomas Walden, Blair Burwell, John II.
Tripiett, Richard B. Haxa Alfred L. Harris,
Jaquelin P, Taylor, John Crosby VIM Barrett
John Walker" and Henry w. Moncure.*
Norfolk William B. Lamb, John Southgate,
William B. Selden, Cabel Bonsal, Samuel ID.
Rawlins, William Francis, Eugene Higgins,
Thomas Newton, William H. MacFarland,
ThurmerHoggard,* Chas. L. Wingfeld, Henry
B. Reardon,* and Swepson Whitehead
Petersburg-CharlesF F. Osborn: Joseph Bragg.
James S. Brander, John G. Hobson, Samuel
Winfree, James w. Pegram, D'Archy Paul, Da-
vid H. Branch George w. Harrison, Andrew
Kcran,* John Y Stockel,* Hartwei P. Health
and William Pannell.*
Fredericksburg. Mercer, BAIL Gordon.
John Scott, John S. Wexford, John Moncure,
Robert Dickey, John M. Whittemore Robert
Ellis, Samuel Phillips, John l.. Mayre, James
Vass, i" VIM. Jackson and Wi liam E. Vas'.
New Directors.
Directors chosen for the Farmers Bank Of
Virginia, for the year 1895.
RICHMOND.
Blu the Erecutire-Phlip n. Nicholas, James
Rawlings, James Sizer, Bernard Peyton, vii,
liam Anderson, Archibald Peasants, Nathaniel
DENLY, Joseph S. James, Subett McGruder.
BIZ the Stockhoiders.-Samuel Marx, Charles
Ellis, Nicholas Mills, Samuel Reeve, Samuel >.
Myers, Peter J. Chevallie.
NORFOLK.
BIZ The Erecutire.-Mordecai Cooke, John
Capron, Thomas B. Seymour, Tapley Webb,
William E Cunningham. James H. Johnston, i.
P. Fourniquet, Richard Dickson
By the Stockholders.-Myer Myers, Burwell
B. Mosely, WilliamD. Henley, N. c. Whitehead,
Richard H. Chamberlain.
PETERSBURG.
By the Erecutiue-William Robertson, John
v. Wilcox, William Corling, Robert Boiling,
Stephen G. Wells, Thomas Whtworth, Hugh
Nelson, A. G. McIlvane.
By the Stockholders-Samuel Mordecai james
Mcfarland, jr, Benz. B., Blume, Patrick Durkin,
David d. Dryden.
FREDERICKSBURG.
By the Erecutire-Carter l.. Stevenson, Will
liam c. Beale, George Hamilton, John Gray,
John H. Wallace, William Brooke, jr., Thomas
H. Bolts, John J. Berry.
By The Stockholders-Beverly r. Wexford,
Stephen j. Blaydes. William Crump, Samuel
Gordon, Anthony Buck.
WINCHESTER
by The E.recutire-Joseph II. Sherrard. James
M. Mason, Jacob Baker, Robert T. Baldwin,
Richard J. McHoiday, Richard w. Barton,
Richard E. Byrd, George F. Washington.
Blythe Stockhoiders-A braham Miller, Jacob
Senseney, John Bruce, George w. Baker, James
Stackhouse
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-19
JOHN RANDOLPH OF ROANOKE.

From the following letters it will appear, that
there were times when the subject of religion
strongly exercised themind OF Mr.. Randolph.
He was in some respects a most remarkable
man. In relation to his religious character, we
have not formed, and therefore cannot express
an opinion. In his best days he wrote, spoke,
and acted as a Christian, but at other times his
department was much opposed to such a charac-
ter How far the last may have been the acts Of
an irresponsible being, il is not for US to decide.
Ed. Southern COTchmdn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-19

REMARKABLE.-The packet South America, on
her last arrival at N. York, brought the Liver
pool Times, containing the following
Currents of the Atlantic Ocean.-On Tuesday
last, bottle, containing the following notice,
was picked up on the Lancashire coast. near
Southport: "Thrown overheard from the pack
"et ship South America, by the passengers,
March, 1888, in the Gulf Stream, off Cape Cod,
"lat. 40 80, long. 6s w. The finder is earnest
ely requested to publish this in the nearest news
"paper to which it may be found to show the
"currents of the ocean. and oblige the passcn-
"gers as well as confer benefit on science"
1t cannot but be regarded as singular circum-
stance, that this bottle, thrown into the Gulf
Stream, off the United States of America,
should have floated to within few miles of the
port in Europe from which the South America
sailed, supposing her to have been on her out
ward passage, or to which she was sailing sup
posing her to have been bound to Liverpool. A
gale from the north, or slight temporary change
in the current, would have brought it into the
Mersey, to the Captain of the South, A. who pro-
baby saw it launched off Cape Cod.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-19

Inc Judges OF the supreme court nave all
taken lodgings at Mrs. Dunn's boarding house,
close to the northern gate of the Capitol, where
they remained last term. Judge Wayne is the
only member of the Bench, who has his family
with him. He has taken rooms in the same
house, but dimes with the Judges, it being their
practice after dinner, to consult and compare o.
pinions as to the cases which have been argued,
and left with them for judgment
New ENGLAND SABBATu.-The Boston Gazette
of Monday says" Yesterday our harbor pre-
sented an unwonted spectacle During, or Just
after, divine service in the afternoon, we should
think there were not less than or 5000 people
upon the ice, scattered about in different direc-
tons, nearly all in sight at one time. In south
east direction nearly mile from the city, and
directly in line with the Fort. there were
number of tents erected, la miiitaire, where
whiskey and long mines were dispensed in great
profusion, against the law, in such case made
and provided"
Mrs. Abizah Snow took occasion, during the
late stormy weather in Brunswick (Maine), to
present her husband with three fine boys, each
weighing 81 pounds and all doing well. They
ought to be called Ross, Franklin, and Parry.
in honor Of tkc great polar navigators.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-19
SUPREME COURT UNITED STATES,
FRIDAY, JANUARY. l6. 1898

FRIDAY, JANUARY, l6, 1888.
Present as yesterday.
Bale Peyton, Esq. of Tennessee, William C..
Preston Esq of South Carolina, and J. B. An.
thony Esq. ofPennsylvania, were Admitted At.
torneys and Counselors ofthis Court.
No. 81. VIM. Daldwe eft al. appellants. VS.
Paul Darlington ct al. This cause was argued
by Messrs Lougbborough, Bibb, and Hardin,
for the appellants, and by Mr.. Jones for the ap-
pellees.
Adjourned till tomorrow II o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-19

On the 10th instant. the Legislature proceeded
to the election of Brigader Generals, in place
Of Gen. Hodges and Preston resigned. In the
place of the former, Col Henry B. Woodward,
of Princess Ann was elected by majority oil
2S votes votes over Capt John Capron Of Nor
folk.
In place of Gen. Preston, Major Peter c.
Johnson was elected by majority of II votes
over Col. John b. Sharpe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-19

Of Fredericksburg, was, on Wednesday last,
elected General Of that Brigade-vicc Dadc,
resigned,-by majority Of votes, over Col.
Jonathan Catlett Gibson, of Culpeper. Col.
Samuel, Of Caroline, was run, but dropped on
the first ballot. On the second ballot there was
tie-and on the third, the vote stood
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-19

BLANKS AND PAMPHLETS
Executed with despatch at the Gazette Office
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-19
Rer. Mr.. Meade.
Ill.
Roanoke, Dec. 2tst,, 1918.

Yes, my dear sir, you have l." right to adj
dress me as you have done: Your claims upon
me are the last that shall disavow.
The prayer Of the righteous man availeth
much, and am persuaded that yours and Mr..
Hodges have been earnestly offered up in my
behalf ! find it impossible at this time, and on
naner TO enter into the detail which you intimate
n willingness to hear.-But. he who in his own
rood time, blessed be his holy name,) spoke
peace to my almost despairing soul, has inform
ed your heart Of what had passed within my
own. can compare It to nothing so well as the
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-03

GEoRGIA.-In this State, says the Ma
tional intelligencer, an unexpected state
Of things exists. in refere nee TO the repro
sentation ofthe State in Congress. Ofthe
nine Representatives elected by general
ticket in the last autumn. (all said to be
Jackson Van Burenites,) three have vaca
ted their seats by resignation. To fill
these vacancies candidates have been no
minated by the " State Rights Party" as
follows: X. II Wilde. Roger I. Gamble,
and Thomas +. Foster. Since this nomi
nation, another member elect, Gen. San
ford) has resigned, making tour vacancies.
and fifth member is "in such situation
10y i'll health. we presume, that very little
hope is entertained that he will he able TO
serve the State in Congress" Here then
are tiUe vacancies TO be filled, out Of the
whole number Of nine. II is. there fore, at
this moment, doubtful and will be until af
ter the election TO ill these vacancies,
whether the State of Georgia, as represent
ed 10 the House Of representatives, will be
in favor Of Van Buren, or Judge White.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-03
BALTIMoRE, August II, 1885.
From the Hartford (Md.) Republican.

Melancholy accident. Last Wednesday
our Court being in session, and the day
fixed on for the meeting Of the Democra
tic Republican Convenlloo, drew large
number of persons here. During the day,
several persons partook Of Crabs which
were brought here by black man for
sale, and we regret to say that such was
the dreadful effect on those persons who
partook of them, that it caused the almost
immediate death Of the four, three white
men and one black, and caused the dan
gerous sickness Of about IL persons, so
far as our Information goes. Among those
who died we have to announce the names
of George w Pritchard. Joshua Smith,
and James Reilly, all valuable ci'izens.-
This occurrence has shed melancholy
gloom over our village.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-03
10. Daring The late riots in Baltimore sbe.

fsy~ Daring the late riots in Bai,imors Shes
excitement was At its highest pitch, spd every
citizen on the lookout 10 discover if there wxrs
any indications of his house Or property being
singled out for distinctions small circumstance,
which at any other time would have passed IN.
noticed, was the means Of causing no small de-
gree OF alarm TO those concerned. II appears that
the proprfetcrs Of the Baltimore Chronicle had
engaged new carrier to distribute their paper
through part Of the city about the time the riot,
commenced. who, In order that he might not miss
any of his subscribers resorted to the expediens
of marking their houses with piece Of chalk
The persons living in the marked houses thak.
ing that they were thus pointed out as victims
to be sacrificed BY the fury of the mob. were Gil.
led with CONSERVATION, some left their houses
and went to the country until the tumults had
snbsided, and others staid with momentary ex.
pectation Of having their dwellings pulled down
over their heads.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-03
e.o,. N. rrca.rick' Political Examiner.
REyERDY JOHNSON.

KEt EsftAk 101~sJOANss
This gentleman, whose name has been
40 conspicuous in the late tumulis. Is one
of,be most amiable, quiet and unofendine
citizens of Baltimore. Although not yet
beyond middle age. be has risen to the We.
ry hea d Of bis profession, and IS admitted
to possess talents and learning "a lawyer
which place him second to no man IN the
State. Itmsy be added that his profess
sional courtesy, the kindness Of bis man
ner aud the excellent qualities Of his heart
have endeared him not only to his breth
rem OF the bar; but to all who enjoy has
acquaintance. 1t is truly to be deplored
that any circumstance should cast a mo-
mentary shade over the character OF such
a man-whilsi his friends every where m
dulge the confident hope that ere long, ne
will be able to dispel every ves,ige oil
doubt as to his conduct in the affairs oil
the Bank, and resume that high place 10
the esteem Of the whole community whicb
he enjoys amongst those to whom be Is
best known.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-03

The Episcopal Conpeation.-Th Trien.
NAL Convention Of the Episcopal Church
of the United States assembled a St. Pc
ter's church in this city yesterday morning
when an eloquent and expressive sermon
was delivered by Bishop Stone of Mary.
land. The following Bishops were pre-
sent Rt, Rev Bishops White and On.
derdonk, of Pa Moore of Va.-Brownell
Of Conn.-Onderdonk, Of N. Y.-Stone.
Of Md.-Chase of ll.-Mcllvaine Of Ohio
-Doans of N. Hopkins, of Vt.-Otey
Of Tenn. and Smith Of KY. The follow
ing Bishops were absent-Meade of Va.
Bowen of n. C.-Griswold of Mass.-asd
Ives, ofN. G. The latter gentlemen is
absent in Europe on account Of health.
A large number of clerical and lay dele.
gates are in attendance. The convention
will hold a session to day at st. Andrews
church, South Eighth street. Ph,lsdsl.
Inquirer,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-03

,hs established church. but also insist That
most Of the emoluments Of the state shall
be appropriated 10 those who profess
that faith, and sctuslIy demand That their
fellow subjects who belong 10 the church 81
England should be excluded from the enjoy
ment Of political rights. The German jour.
naIists exclaim against the intolerance oil
the Greeks what they would say Of our
churchmen, it passes our imagination TO
conceive. Another fact 10 stated In these
journals, and lsmented over A conside
rabIe number, nearly eighty, Bavarian sol
diers have deserted to the Turks, and have
embraced the Mohamedsn religion. The
European consuls, ], Is added. have taken
measures to put an end TO this scandal
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-03

Singular accident .-Extrsct from let
ter from a gentleman Of this county. da
ted, "On board the Steamer Black Hawk
July 18th" aud mailed at Memphis:
1--WE buried one man of cholera 90 Fri
day; and yesterday, while running rapid
ly close along shore TO avoid the current,
a large cotton tree, ninety feet 10 height
and four feet through. suddenly swayed TO
and fro as we approached. and just as the
bow came opposite to 1t fell heavily, and
with a tremendous crash across the deck
breaking through the boiler deck TO the
lower on which dozen men were sleep
ing, all Of whom had not time to leap out
of danger before the huge trunk sunk deep
into the deck, nearly severlng one poor
fellow in two, and crushing the head of
another, aud slightly woundng one or two
others. The alarm was very great on
board, aud for few moments we expect
ed the boat TO swamp. After an hours
hard labor, the tree, which held the boat
fast to the bank like vice, was cut away
a grave dug, and the mangled corses pla-
ced in it, cotlinless, and we were once
more under weigh again.
This afternoon s9uail struck US. and
nearly capsized us. We were unable to
withstand its force, and were compelled
to stop the engine and float down the
stream with the head of the boats IN the
te:ih Of the storm."--,Nat Int
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-03

Papers contain accounts from BATAVIA
to the 18th Of March. They report that
the district of Tydamar, was infested by
tigers, so much so as to obstruct the work
OF the people on the indigo plantations
One of these ferocious animals IS descrio-
ed as maintaining an unequal fight against
a number Of assailants from sun rise TO mld
day. Considerable damage has been done
in the district by heavy rams and nunda
iinna
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-03

CHOLERA This disease has subsidized in Rus.
seville, but is still raging in many towns in
Kentucky, with great mortality. II has broken
out with great violence at Versailles, a small
town containing abost one hundred inhabitants,
out of which number, twenty -four died. in the
first two days after its appearance.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-03
CDE a5tfte:
MARTIN o - U n q. va!
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 3, 1885.

trs- The best evidence Of the unpopularity OF
Mr.. Van Buren, among the real people at the south
and west. is to be found in the slim support
which they are giving to those candidates Tor OF.
fee among them, who are suspected OF being Ia
vorable TO his cause. In Tennessee, Gen JACK
sons own state, ard where his name has hereto
fore been all powerful in securing success to any
candidate who asked Office on the score OF being
Jackson man, the v an Buren, candidate for CO.
vernon has ia all probability been beaten by the
White candidate, who at the last accounts was
about 1000 votes ahead. The members of Con
gress elect from Tennessee are also said to be
supporters Of Judge White, with the exception
OF Messrs Polk s. johnson, who still adhere to
the fortunes OF the Magician. In Alabama there
are two candidates for Governor, who are sup
po,ters of Mr.. White. one Of whom will be elect.
ed. as the w. Buren, candidate at the latest dates
had received but about 5000 votes. Iu Missis.
sippi there are some indications that all is not
right with the " great republican family" with
in her borders. One ofthe /" first and foremost"
men in the Jackson ranks in that state, the
Hon. Franklin E. Plummer, has lately cut loose
from the party and resolved that he will no
longer fight in the ranks of those who are endea-
yorng TO confirm the last will and testament Of
Andrew Jackson. This gentleman in a letter
to a number of his constituents who had invited
him to public dinner in May last, declares tina.
he no longer expects or wishes the support Of
what he calls the "sel { led democratic party,
but who are in fact the real aristocracy of the
land, and are seeking to secure 10 themselves all
the places of honor or profit in the country to
the exclusion Of the advocates Of equal rights"
The following paragraph from this letter will
not fail to draw down upon him the anathemas
Of the Van Bnren press throughout the country.
81 pledge myself, if my health and business
will permit, to exposetheir (the Van Burcnitc's)
nefarious designs 20 the people of the state, pr-
or to the November elections, unless the sub
ject should be undertaken by some one better
quail fed for the task than | am"
We do not look upon these signs as being
proof positive that the states in which they APP
pear will entirely desert the Van Buren, flag, but
we do believe, that they point to day not far
distant, when it will be found impossible to rally
any great share of the Jackson forces in this sec
ton Of the Union, in the support Of the heir APP
parent. The Presidents letter TO Parson Gwin
has had the effect of opening the eyes ofmany of
his supporters in the south and west, who how
ever warm and Jealous they might be in supper
ting him, would never consent to be transferred
like cattle in the market, to the political intriguer
whom he has designated his SUCCESSOR.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-09-03

VEGETABLE GoLD.-The Newark Dai.
ly Advertiser says"rhe mari pits Of New
Jersey are among her greatest treasures.
producing on her farms the purest veg eta
tIe gold" We like this expression. 1t
shews that the writer considers that wealth
does not consist more in the form of metal
than il does in the form Of wheat or corn,
which ia q very sound view of the matter,
aud one which, had il been better under
derstood, would saved many hundreds OF
thousands Of dollars in the Southern States
which have been lost by abandoning the
cultivation Of the vegetable gold. in order
to dig for the mineral where il was not be
found - PM. Cav,