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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-19

The Boston Courier leaves il Ia to settle with MIR.
Noah hc affair of sale of Virginia MIR Van Blu
In like inanncr must leave to the Courier
settle with MIR Noah the affair Of his char &C of the
friends of Mr. Webster forming Northern C0afrdcra
cy with Mr.. Van Buren,. The Courier asirms "hcre is
not syllable of truth in this declaration 1t as pure
fiction from the brain Of any political
Sclchcrazade We, in like manner affirm that the
charge of selling Virginia TO Mr. Van Burcn or 10
any else not only false but absurdly false upon the
very face Of it. How any man ur Virginia !:
What power have acc? And if we had it. what 1iot;re
have we: When men sell thing they generally get
something by t--a quid pro quo When Mr. Noah sud
his conscicncc TO the u 5. Bank he got an cquvacnt
very heavy loan. Now. Mr. Van Buren, has no prize
las Noah says he rouid-for, he avows that for his
part lie will not dsiranchise hmsclf-that the public
Offices belong to the People, and not the President
and almost in many words, that he will take what he
get Fortunately for the good people Of New York
MIR. Noah has power to sell New York-as for suf.
icient douceu he would be to sell her TO Mr. Web
ster Mr. Clay any other person who ,cod pay hin,
h Drice for n 80
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CommendMln CLnIicc %

t0Inmcad nc Ch0Itce u his Ups
. Read the Eulogium pronounced by Mr. John r.
Brown OF Petersburg upon Martin Van Buren, in the
virginia Caucus of l532as we'll as the Resolutions pre-.
pared by the same Mr.. Brown for the Baltimore Con.
yenuon OF lS32-and now re-proposed, and readopted
by the Republicans for the baltimore convention If
1881 w "
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us destroying the character of stability which the Con-
sttution intended impar the Senate Of the United
States; moreover, If MIR. Leigh knows that dominant
ficton this year. rendered by the sheer Of The
people, may be Frustrated Jcti9n Tho year, aud
should think IL wrong this score, 10 abandon
post which he has been elected for years that
case, Mr. Ieighs enemies viii prevail To bully him
into resignation OF his seat in the Senate. Now let
any read this extract and how exactly the las
part OF il taics, effect, with all the stuff which
has been uttered by the New York Co.nmerci l.
and the other Federal papers which have dccr.d The
obligation of Instructions Let him say whether
if Mr. Leigh should h,dly tell the legislature
q will not resign, because yon the rg-
mate Delegates at the People of Virginia; you are IN
ly factioa who have got into power BY nng and
cheating the peoplc-and you will be proStrottd next
ycar-and therefore, will neither resign my Office, Lor
obey any instructions the "Whig" is not prepared BY
his words to justify MIR Leigh in his disobedcncc-
and thus iritrr down effect the right of instruction;
As he has laid down the above rule, certain
will he he to defend any which MIR H. may take
Even if should pass over the PROSTATE rights of the
People of Virginia
But enough. We have handled the Whiy sufficiently
of late. We have done with him, for The present.
We have other engagements upon hands-particu-
larry correspondent has just put into our hands
roll Of MSS, embracing many of the consistent beauties
Of the Wing for the las, few weeks, with adequate
mcntares We shall lay Mcm before readers in due
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-19
BEDFORD COuNTY
HANOVER COIrNrY

. AT meeting OF portion of the Democratic Repub-
means oil bedford comfy convened pursuant To public no
uce at the Tavern of James NJ. Williams at the Town
OF Liberty on the 18th of May 1882 for the purpose of
taking n consideration the proprcty Of sendino Dele
gates to the Baltimore Convention he held on the Goth
instant On motion, Mai. William Cook was called to
me Char, and Jno Richardson appointed Secretary
me object of the meeting having been explained the
following RESOLUTIONS were unanimously adopted
RtSorcd That il is cxpedirnt at this time TO appoipt
holden on the Goth instant
EeSOiCcd, That DR.. Alexander Hawkins Cool,
Williamson, Capt. Thomas Preston Capt Nelson A
Thompson, DIR. VIM. w Austin, and Mai Daniel Auns.
Paug be- and are hereby appointed Delegates to repra
sent the Democratic Republicans of the county Of Bod
lord IN the National Convention 10 be holden in tie city
o Baltimore on the 2Oth INST to nominate suitable Cam
ddates for the office of President and Vice President Of
the United states, upon whom the Republican party
may unite as successors to the present ncunileuts
HrS0rfd, 1hat, rcpOsiDg the fullest confidence in tie
integrity and patriotism of our distinguished fcllow-c
zen, William G. Rivcs duly approaching the noble sa
crhccs which he has made in brlmlf Of The Republican
party, our Delegates BE- and hereby instructed To
press s nomination FOR the Vice Presidency OH the con
siderdtion Of Tie National Convention
Rcs0ltfd That the Editors of the I.ynclbut, Demo.
cnt, bynchburg Virgiuau aud Richmond EnGniter be-
requested to publish the proceedings Of this meeting in
their respective papers
RcS~ircd That the Chairman and Secretary lie added
to tc number of Delegates
On motion thc meeting Adjourned
WA COOK, Chai5nan.
ions RicnAHDsos, Secrefary
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STAFFORD COIlNrY

AT large and respectable meeting of the Democratic
Republican piry of the county Of Stafford convened
at Stafford Court house pursuant yious notice on
Monday, Tie nth dty of May, 1885.
The meeting was called 10 order by z & l. Moncurc.
ESQ who explained the objects for which we we're as.
scrubbed, and ON his motion, liionls Tows5n. Es1 was
calcdto the Chair and Col Joel jameson was ppoint
ed Secretary
On motion Of w r Conway, ESP committee was
appointed by the Chair 10 drait and report Preamble
and Resolutions for the action Of the meeting; and the
Char. appointed the following gentlemen to compose
sadcOmmitler, VII: w l.. Conway Richard G. L. Mon
cure, James Morton, John G. Hrdgman and samuel g
Daniel; who, alter retiring short time. reported the
following, which were unanimously adopted by she
meeting;
Whereas concert and union, at all times proper i'm the
action OF political PARTIES especially necessary To- en-
sure success to the Dsn)crc Repblc ans at ts TINE
when The most extraordinary attempts have been used
aud are using TO divide aud conquer US And whore.
asa Convention Of Delegates from the Democracy in
all parts OF The country in order 30 consult together nd
make choice Of candidates for the Presidency and Vice
Presidency. presents The enectua means of pro.
ducing concert, aud counteracng these extraordinary
attempts:
Rcsolrsd therefore, the opinion Of this meeting,
That we approve Of the National Convention be held at
Baltimore on The Doth instant.
3 Resolrcd, That viii use all fair and honorable
means, IN support of the nominees Of said Convention.
3. RcSoiccd, That
be delegation 20 represent the Dc.
mocratc Republicans in said Convention
On motion Of Charles Mason, Esq, the blank in the
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AZ meeting Of the Republicans Of Norfolk Borough
htid at the Town Hall, pursuant to public notice, on
wednesday evening. the 18Th instant on utotiOn,
Captain John Capron was called TO the Chair and NJ
Jordan appointed Secretary.
Garter ~ Braxton, Esq thcn rose and addressed The
meeting at some length and concluded by Offering the
following Preamble and Resolutions, which the question
oGing scycmlly put on the same, were unanimously
adopted
Whereas tbchooves the people Of these United States
10 look with untfing zeal 10 the administration Of the
Federal Government; and whereas, is Of the first i'm
porance tlai there should be- concert and communion
among the Republicans Of the several States on the sub.
lcct Of the forthcoming election Of President and Vice
President Of tho United States, BE it therefore
Rcsoircd the opinion Of this meeting That the Re.
publcans Of Norfolk Borough ought TO be represented
~ the Convention to be held in Baltimore the both
inst, for the purpose Of nominating candidates for the
approaching election Of President and Vice President Of
the u States
ResoUcd, That Committee of three be appointed
and requested 70 repair to Baltimore and there unite
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-07

VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.

Tho returns Of last weeks elections coufirm the
anticipation that Virginia is lost for the present
to the Wing party The next Legislature will
and we mnch fear even Van Buren, majority
Enough is known to show that of Wing member,
of the last Congress, Wilson, Taylor, Fulton
Gholson and Gordon, have been defeated and
that Chinn (J) has been beaten by Taliafcrro
Next week VIC expect to be able to give iuIl re
turns Of the strength OF parties in the Legsla
tuTe.
MATTHEW'S. Congress.-W Wise, 1873, Coke
81.
Assembly. -Taylor, CD 40 Heay. (w)
l42.
AMHERST. Congress Gordon, $40, Gar.
land, 2S4.
Senaie-Cockc. 23l, Carr, 272.
Assembiy,-Garland, 800, Ellis, 264, Camm,
ROCKINGHAM. Assembiy--MoGa,, "a
1853, Conrad, % Old, Cline 90 23S
Congress Col. Bcalc, no opposition.
PiTTSYLVANlA. Congress. Coles. %
6l0, Davenport, {W) CPS.
assembly Sw anson, (W) 627, witcher, CIV
6l2, Walton, CD 591, Coleman, III not can.
didate'
ELIZABETH CITY. Congress. all,
III l65, Emmerson, [Wl "a.
Assembly. -Servant ia. Hubbard 90
MONROE. assembly Chapman III dl3,
Alexander WI BAT.
Congress RIcComas, 400, Smith, 296.
TYLER. Congress Morgan, III 1853, Will
assembly Delashn,ut, III re elected.
ONO. Assembly. -Chaplius, IWl Sl3, Mas
tiers, NV ] 567, Purdy, III All.
PAIkiCk, Congress. Claiborne, WI 259
Stuart, III 2ss.
= ;Asssntls .-critz: Gwl 2al, Adams. III 2al
The sheriff has decided in favor Of Critz
RICHMOND CITY, Congress. Robertson,
36l. Roane, 1872.
.1Assem5'y,-staanard. wi 462, Hyde, III
FLOYD. Congress. s74. Moore 75
ASSEMBLY. -Steger tWhite) 2l3, Lee (van)
CUMBERLAND Assembly Allen Wilson
(Whig) elected by sc votes over Fugna (J.) ~
AUGUSTA Moore has a majority in Con
gres, but is beaten in the whole district.
aSseiabty:--Craig and Brooke ('V) elected.
NLLsON' Large majorities for Garland CD
over Gordon (NV) for Congress, for Carr us
over Cooke (Nv) for Senate, and for Brown Ia
over ) 9, Cabell (W) for assembly.
SURRY Peter T. Spratley (J) elected 10
the assembly by large majority over Rulfin (W
r, M,iD }D Taylor (J) elected over
KING WILLIAM. Robinson "a elected bv
100 over Pollard (W,)
BR UNsWiCK. Congress roomgoole $40
Gbolson 200. ~
Assemt!y- -TurnbulI % s9s, Mallory tJ)
BIZ, Shell (W) 2l4. Wilkes (W) i9G,
HANOVER. Charles p. Goodall az elected
by l04 over DIR. Curtis (W)
NORFOLK BOROUGH. Congre.s-Emer.
erson S63, Loyal 26S.
Assembiy.-W. f. Cunningham (WJ S66.
George Newton (Doubtful) 273
hnAkRlsON. Congress--Jehnson Cd has
small u'ajority over Allen [W.)
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nry- In another column will be found an inter
csting account Of the trial and aoqutal Of Mr.
John Buchanan, son Of the Chief Justice of Ma.
ryland, for shooting man named Ellis.
The evidence at the trial confirmed, almost
contrary to our expectation several statements
published before the trial. We say this confir.
nation is contrary TO expectation, because,
under the circumstances, we cannot perceive how
a Coroncr's Jury could find a verdict of man
slauehter-how Justice could commit, or grand
jury find an indictment.
II should be borne in mind that the assault up
ground upon which the ruthless and barbarous
murder Of Watson and others was perpetrated
last fall, whereby warning was given 10 all en-
gagged on the road TO carry arms for their defence
Buchanan accordingly was armed, he was by q
concerted plan cnticed out Of house BY several
ruffians and as they approached to attack him, be
mildly warned them that he was armed and
should defend himself Ellis, more daring thar
the rest, adv anced and met the fate which he de
served-and the man who under such circum
stances, would not administer it, we should pro
nounce foolishly negligent of his lite and his per
sonal rights.
Too much praise cannot be awarded to th'
stern energy Of character and strength Of mind
which induced the venerable father Of the accu
scd, to arrest the intended application to the Go
vernon for a wr il Of noHe prOseq,li, and TO de
clare that his son should await the decision Of
jury of his couutrymen. The decision wipes Of
all stain from the character of an amiable and es
Unable youth, who is just entering into the bu
sy scenes Of the world
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-07

TIE RfcnMoHD CoURIEn AND SEmG-wEEE "
Compiler. We noticed last week the inten-
ton Of our ncighbor Of the Charlestown Free
Press, to give a political cast to the Country
Compiler The paper was originally designed
and has generally been conducted, as CONNER
cial journal, and as such, is interesting to the
city subscribers, who receive the daily paper,
but paper Of this character never could present
much indacement TO country readers. In VIC"
OF this, the editors, Messrs. Gallaher and wax
or, have determined 10 retain the commercial and
politically neutral character Of the daily paper,
and to impart political cast TO the country pa
per, with the above title. The columns of the
Free Press, for number Of years past, give as
surance Of the ability and interest which may
be expected to characterize the undertaking.
The prospectus will be found in our advertis-
ing columns, aud it will give US pleasure to for
ward the names Of any persons who may be dis
posed to subscribe.
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THE RICHMOND COURIER,
And semi. ueekiy Compiler.

TIME Editors Of the Compiler, in con.
u forming TO what they believe TO be
the public taste, have determined, with
out changing the general character Of their
paper, 10 give sprnkting Of politics
They know there is such thing as sur.
(eiii..ag the reader with political matter,
vet paper entirely devoid Of politics, il
ike a dish without seasoning; or, as has
been ap,ly said, "a pudding without
sauce,"i it has no charms for people who
take so decided an interest in public az
airs as the people Of Virginia usually take.
Richmond is looked to as Oh, centre Of
the political system; the point where, at
least during the Legislative siltings. the
concentrated power Of the State resides
and il is from this point that intelligence
is expected TO be scattered over every pat
Of the Commonwealth.
We shall therefore, take a decided,
though dccorous part in the politics of tho
day, under the title Of The Richmond
Courier and Semi JVeekly Compiler" We
shall, as we have already stated, battle for
The principles Of Virginia and Consiitu.
tional Union. We believe that both are
now impeIiled; and. under that belief, we
shall raise a warning voice SO long as we
have any hope that our countrymen can be
awakened from the fatal security in which
they now seem to be reposing.
With this brief exposition of orr views
and purposes. we invoke the support oil a
generous public.
The Daily Compiler will be separate
concern. and pursue The course which it
has adopted under its present conductors.
The price Of the Courier and Semi.
Weekly Compiler, is Five Dollars per an
mum but $40 in advance will be received
as payment in full for five subscriptions
JOHN 5. GALLAi1ER,
JAMES G. WALKER.
May I. 1885
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-07

THE Commonwealth Of TIgaia, 10 the
Sheriff Of Berkeley County. greeting:--
We command you, that you cause John
Miller, stone mason. to be proclaimed on
three several days, in places the most no.
torions and most likely TO come to bis
knowledge, warning him TO appear at the
office Of the clerk Of our Circuit Superior
Court Of law and chancery, held in and
for Berkeley County, at the Court House
of The said county, on the first Monday in
August next, being rule day, 10 answer
Thomas Payne Of plea Of ircspass. as
sauIt and battery. damage five hundred
dollars-or, that, il he doth not so appear.
Judgment viii be rendered against him
according to law. And have then there
this writ.
Witness John Strotlier, clerk Of said
Court. at the Court House. the 4th day
Of May 1885, and in the 59th year Of
our foundation.
JOHN STROTuER.
May 7, 1895 -Sw
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IMPORTED WOOL.

wool, TO gentleman in this place, that large
importations Of wool are being made TO n. York
and Boston, and daily selling at auction, As the
quantity now grown in this country. is found
quite sufficient for the home consumption, the
necessary consequence Of this surplus quantity,
thrown into market, will be, 10 depress prices.
This, however, will not operate SO much against
the growers Of the article against SPECTATORS
as any advance in prices have been realized, not
by the grower, but by the speculator. So that
the only effect will be TO drive out speculation.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-07
TEMPERANCE CONVENTION.

BY reference to another column, it viii! be
perceived that the Executive committee Of the
Virginia Temperance Society. have recommend
ed district conventions, TO be holden throughout
the State, and have appointed a convention Of the
5,h district to meet in Martinsburg, on the 10th
of June next
II is recommended that each Society send not
less than two nor more than four members to the
convention. 1t is time that the different local
societies were calling meetings for the appoint
ment Of delegates, aud that some order was ta-
ken here for the accommodation Of the convention.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-07

Court held for Berkeley
Comfy. at the Court House on Monday the
,o is'h n Say 81 . P''' pltG.
against,
Robert P. Bryarly, George WOLF, sheriff q
Berkeley County, 10 whom has been comniuea
a. dso ~" I'D 1'Hama. Keller dts
IN CHANCERY.
THE defendant Thomas Keller, not
having entered his appearance and gwen
security according TO the act OF assembly
and rules Of the Court, and ii appearing TO
The court that tie is not an Inbabitant OF
this Commonwealth, 1t is ordered, tEat
the said Defendants do appear here on the
second Monday in July next and answer
the bill Of the plaintiffs; aud il is further
ordered that this order be published in the
alaftinsburg Gazette, for two months
suceessively, and Posted at the front door
Of tie Court House Of said county.
\ Copy.-Teste,
HARRISON WAITE, c. B. C.
May 7, lS55-2m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-07

TDe Gatettf:
MARTIN SD U RG, va
THE ELECTION.

After orr paper had been worked off last week
we received statement Of the election IN Hamp-
shire, the oaly remaining county in the Congress
sional district. Col. Lucas rec. wed majority
OF II votes, giving him majority Of 1875 in the
whole district The Wings entered into the
contest with very slender hope of success, which
frightened however, into an anticipation Of vic
tory, after the results were known in Frederick
and Berkeley Jefferson, hitherto strong Wing
county, hut the residence ofcol Lucas, was ex-
pected to give large majority for Cooke, but
the personal popularity Of Col. Lucas, the IN
PARALLEL personal excrtions Of himself and his
friends, and his almost universal acquaintance
with the voters. bore down the weight Of party
and reduced the majority against him to seven
votes, which result rendered the prospects Of
the Wings again drcary and desperate.
Mr.. Cooke was urged into the canvass against
his feelings and his inclinations. For years past,
he has pursued his profession, with laborions in
dustry and triumphant success. and kept in a
great measure aIoof from party strife. lie had
no personal ambition to crafty. and far as his
ihuiVinuai iSciihss anu HtsiSss arc SonSe'hN"'
we are well assured he has not the slightest OBJ
lection to his defeat He was dcbarred the pri-
vilegs Of canv assing the district in person, by
his profession engagements, and only met the
people at the hastings and there, il we mistake
not, he has made an impression which will be
felt hereafter.
In view ofthe honorable motives which ndu-
| ccd him 10 become a candidatc-~of the faithful
ness with which he sustained the cause Ct the
Wing party--snd Of The galantry with which he
bore himself in the struggle-hc deserves to be
kindly remembered by those whose wishes he
acceeded to, in offering himself TO the district as
| acandidate.
! The following table exhibits the vote Of each
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Majority for Col. Lucas,

THE GENERAL POST OFFiCE-REsiesA-
TfoN OF MAJOR BARRy,-ExALTATIoN OF
THE HEAVEN 3oRS.-Maj. Barry has at length
closed his career Of political proHigacy and cor
rupton, by resgning the Office of Postmaster
General, and AMOS KENDALL! (Heaveu save
the mark) runor has foretold, has been induct-
cd into his place, and consequently exalted from
the head of the Kitchen TO the tail Of the Par
lour Cabinet. The members Of the Cabinet pro.
per are said TO have WINGED at the introduction
of Amos among them as CO adviser Of the Pre-
sidcnt, and cad Of one ofthe most important de-
patmeuts Of the government; but they have
learned sufficient wisdom by the experience Of
those who have gone before them, to vince with
their eyes shut, and smother the indignation
which the occasion prompted.
oh how delightful to such soul as Amos to
receive the fawning, and nattering, and counting
of hundreds Of Postmastcrs, Contractors, and
other dependants,-to contemplate his pets bask-
ing in the sunshine Of his smiles, and his enemies
whitening beneath his frowus Of vengeance.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-05-07

ATRocIoUs OUTRAGE - An atrocious outrage
was lately perpretratCd in the Cherokee County
Georgia. man by the name Of Bishop, agent
Of the state, on the ID March, with about 20 ar
med men, went 10 the house of a Mr. Vann q
Cherokee for the purpose OF dspossess.ng him OF
the property which he held and which had been
drawn IN the state lottery by another individual.
After some conversation between Bishop on
one side and Nann and a Mr., Riley on the 9TH
or in regard 10 the legality Of the proceeding,
Bishop rushed into into the house al The head OF
his guard, asking "where is that id rascal
Riley" Riley occupied room on the seond
floor towards which he retreated when they
came ill., and called out from the head of the
stairs that there as no need Of bloodshed for
if Bishop would acknowledge that he had taken
forcible possession of him, he might throw his
things out OF the windows" Upon this Bishop
cried ont " hear that rascal present arms and
march up stairs and the first man who gets n
glimpse Of him shoot him down."
The men advanced up the steps and some of
them fired, without effect. Riley returned the
fire; a dozen Of them fred up at him without
touching him, he being protected by the stair
case. lie pu, out the barrel Of his gun TO deter
their further approach. One of the men ared
and the ball splitting the gun wounded Kiev
severely in the head with splinter. lie called
out Bear witness who shot that ride, for
have been severely wounded" Bishop replied
" the state of Georgia fired that gun"
Riley went to his bed s. laid down; the party
of lawless ruiIans went into his room, and after
taking his papers and desk containing SIl0, car
ricd him down, and without dressing his wounds
transported him forty five miles through snow
storm and lodged him in the dungeons Of the lal
in Cassvlle.
This monstrous transaction the Times and
Chronicle attribute 10 the act of the last Assem-.
bly,, (which Frustrated the Judiciary in the Che.
rokee Circuit at the foot Of the Governors crea
lures, and which has already brought so much
disgrace upon the state''