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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-10-02
For TIE ENQUIKEK
Hrous;3,yoy;,rS Eor the P.ODIs "

"COnSiGraiOnS for the People
when men boldly and roundy assert thiags !fnproba-
hlc and absurd and fail 10 their assertions when
called upon who will believe them: Among number
Of ridiculous and improbable things thrown out by The
Richmond Wing uf the Goth ult, considerations far
lie Peopl." find The following, which may be regarded
as foul SANDER the american character:
AN uiIiceholder is bid [by whon;l to abandon The
legitimate duties Of his station, and 10 forth and take
" active part in The party contests Of the day what
ever may BIZ his views he well Knows there IS no
alternatives lie may b. honest and honorable man,
" hot the bread of himself and helpless family, tepen
dent on his CON pllance-'lis poverty, not his VIII,
consents Re Ieyolls at the degrading task Imposed
upau him. but necessity knows no law. He obeys the
" rcsstiess mandate loses forever his own sell estern,
and becomes the active, scurrllous and unpncIped
" supporter Of The men who feed him We have often
ict deeply Cor many who hold Office under this flag:
" tons and IRON drSpn!D who bive lhus been "Icrd,
81 for the sake of bread, counter 10 their
20 vctions Of duy forget their sell respect, aud be
the slaves Of the palloe-he black cunucs
- OF al Eastern sernglo
Was the sober, who pcnncd this Then ne must
believe the people, for whose constellation h. wrote IT,
ATE fools those who read und believe the
,na-eelIous Editorials OF the y Y. Evening Star. The
Whr tells the scrvIle wrciches here described "mdy
be &onoraLic and honest m,n VIII lie tell us by what
rule of honor ur Of ethics? We may then account for
the reckless misrepresentation Of the Wing presses gs.
morally Will The Richmond Wig inlorin the people
how 'honcsl and honorable men can sell their prncI.
PIES their srlirespeC and their country. for bread
Who are some Of those honest and honorable men for
whom (of the Richmond WhIg) hare o!irn "lt so
deepy"' The poor sensitive we" have t:riu all in
their fertile ina ginaons; bu. they have neither "iocal
habilaon nor a name; and never will have II seems
Ia be systematic plan with Wing Editors, from the
Bank Star down The lowest II" his village copicrs, IL
put down this Republican Administration 10y every spe
cie. of Misrepresentation For my part believe
people; because never kso" when they ,fl The
truth NON CREDO.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-10-02
North american T,u,. and Banking Company, No. &c,
UHH Street.

NEW YORK, SepttWoeT 2I5t, Ic.5S.
rs,BE Doal OF this unanimously resolved, ard
pered the Faith the Board. To limit the Of sub.rIP
,;o, 10 tie Capital Stock Of This Company Tea .HoHS n 1i
r suc from the hr.
day Of January unless enlarged by the written consent OF
Stockholders Of this Company vi
; ABOVE .ucrai than Five Mns shall De fece'
cd in Mortgages Fee Simple Real Estate" me period
h., u,I, remaining Five Millions shall be cercd ehef
in c Ssh or n Public Stocks.
BY order OF the Board OF Directors ,r,. NJ,
W.LrrR Sir,D, Cashier. , ,,x
Cgla = ''"''
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-10-02
I>EA THIS.


Died. in Ch'rloo hi. residence near The Red House
the 2lsi day Of Sept, MARTIN HANCOCK ESQ., the High Sheriff
Of Charlotte. Ia the de h III The csnbIc ciiizrn and ho
useful members Charlotte county had who united more
ri the "cia vr'ues. His hospitality pOvebaI and unbound
ed. His acquaintance extensive, aud his ricads
NJ could number friends, deserved them The
advantages Of liberal education bestowed upon bin
his youth, Nature had stamped tie oil
him; aud he and truly lie originality
OF mini and intellectual Of the highest lie
from youth, successful all the enterprises
his tie lie the usGlu! II" useful ia his ne2hbor
hood: He his He useful in his
lie patriot lie loved his cOunyhis whole lie
honest sud the friend OF AL honest He the
liberal the generous the cwa bold ndcH0uncc
action and hearty commcn. viuGus This
marked trait his character in all places and ell times As
magistrate he impartial and independent and in the long
Of thai Office ior 10 years. few have rendered
satisfaction the community lie good farmer
and oTs,C all his dOnec Ia all the relations
s"ncrulinn he around hun. There
who could learn, and learn much from him. by his
industry and cnrTFIc, accumulated large
Family he life au"nre He Charitable aud
humane" lie cordially the aul all his Ma
nrdy end athletic body and great of P
ish Affections many and before suffering
lis good Ol! him his end nigh lie
And IN ca!mncSs, and without ay, hr his fate. lie
Ict II with christians hni'co.ed 20 and months.
Died. residence ia DuwiLte the 9TH Col
JiE. tc elder BROTHER Of Cen Winfield after
prOrrac.cd Illness the G6rh hs Fm upright and
frank in all hi. transactions tnarsm lie he possessed tie
will cherish the remembrance Of las generous and mauly quail
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-10-02
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
The Cnse bfin0 uttered, alters the Case.

The CaSe hing altered, alters the Case. .
MEssRs. EDITORS - Permit me, through your CO.
lumns free press pay my respects TO san Obsery
en-" in The Enquirer of the 18th inst. rejnce TO see
that An Observer has again undertaken 10 advise the
Wings of Buckingham that he Is returning 10 his first
love: that lie begins 10 see the errors OF his ways
"here is Joy sinner that repenlcb more than
over ninety and nine just persons, which need
penlance." We welcome him back; We Sta nd with out
stretched arms ready IN receive him We consider him
now we'll qualified to advise US, The Wings He has
for years been encamped with enemies and his and
of course must be familiar with all their and
plans; unless, indeed they looked upon him with dis
trust; viewing him in the light Of 4 deSerer, and there
fore not worthy to enter the Sanhcdrm. Gan Observ
or" sraved from fold in the Spring Of 1894, inme.
datey after the election less time Than the passed
from its recent eclipse 1t is wonderful with what "a.
pdi,y some politicians turn somerset can Observer
left U.s. as before stated, in the Spring of 1881. He
was carried off By the current and, like all converts,
was very Jealous in the Of his masters. But
we, the Wings Of Buckingham, have been constantly on
the look ont for our "os sheep We have heretofore
looked beaed in vain: voice he seemed not TO
recognize; but little lamb IAN Observer, having
spoken recognize his voice and rejoice with exceed
ing Joy, that that (which lost is found that he IS
again running with the current. II this Little iam1
should ever gain stray from fold shall be saved
much blea,ing aud anxiety. We will have nothing TO
do but find cut which way the current is running.
and then pursue it until find him. can Observer
saws "Le the Republicans but propose convention TO
nominate candidates for the Presidency and nee frfs
dency and The consistency loving Wigs boil i'm
medaIey with Jealous Indignation. ] presume lie al
udes To the Rucker Baltimore Convention; 4 Conven.
ton selfcuHsiituted, and composed of ocehodefs ana
their appoinlees | ask an observer in candor, II
there was not sufficient cause 10 make The bosom OF any
nalrio, boil with ndigna:ion' can Observer, pre-.
sumo was well acquainted with ha! Convention; in all
probability lie was member II mistake not, he was
VIII he be good enough tell me how steam DR. Ruckrr
came ,he,e Wa, he sent there fresh from The people
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-10-02

THE WEE ARREST 1t appears from the last No
nothing whatever do with the arrest Of Webb Bs
ol-hat he in respect cognizant Of the proceed.
ngs and TINT his only connection with the affair was,
when called upon by the agent in London 10 testify TO
the signature Of Judge Lansing Of Albany before whom
the affidavit in relation the note had been taken. AS
this affair has flashed in The pan, and gone of like wet
squb, what will Webb try next 10 make himself of i'm
porla nee ?'-FcHRsyiruuiun.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-10-02
RXOK'T'S Court Of Fortune.
Grand Schtne far lam OctoLer. 1888
&EcXaIhfll,ia H.ndipHN. Nc. &.

Tc be drawn above, with Capital Of S5OOOO; OF
90 1000. 10 009 GEO. 40C0, $3.50. 3000, 500, 1900,
and 30 Of eco, 80 OF 500, &c &c.
The tickets received and for sale by Horr, al
$40.
certificate of package Of % whole tickets will be
sent in this Lottery for Sl30haYes and quarters in
proportion.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-10-02
NJ. e.. LAKELAND.

"a
II undersigned, commissioners appointed by dscIs,
tai order of The Circuit Superior Court OF Law ana
Chancey I Frederick county, Virginia, offer a. public
sale the following valuable Lands being parton Inc Ie
estate Oh the late Corn,lia Hopkins, deceased
Let. A tract of cc6 and % perches, in west.
morelnnd county Virginia, well known by the name Oh
"iolIss Marsh" lying upon the Potomac river, ana
embracing considerable portion ovuuab!e bottom land
The marsh very valuable for grazing. This tract will
be Offered for sale Monday, the Iglh day Of Novem-
Der, al Westmoreand court house.
81 tract Of 7l and 80 perchcs, in Surry coun-
ty. called New Q"arcr adjoining the lands Of Faul-
con, Randolph, Edwards, and others.
81 The following lands and!os James City county:
erich Neck, continuing 30 CcIes, with new brick
merchant mill College creek, which is regarded
valuable account OF It's great water power, and It's To-
cation near Williamsburg
"New Hope" part Of Rich Neck, containing 2,C40
"Archer's Hope" containing COS acres, in the neigh
borlood Of Rich Meek.
A lso part Of a tract Of land known as the SCREEN
Spring tract, Achers Hope and RIch Neck, CON
tanning leo
Also, a lot called "Grfiin's Lot" in the city Of WI
lamsburg, and another lot near the old CAPITOL o0ih uh
improved
The property in Surry and james City counties and
the city of Williamsburg will be Offered al public sale,
in Williamsburg, Monday, the 18th Day Of NoVem
Der next.
The terms of sale will bc-one fourth Of the purchase
money in hand at the time Of SALE and the residue IN
three equal annual rstaluens; the deferred payments
10 be secured by The purchasers giving bond With ecu
ri,y, and j deed of trust on the premises
Mr.. George w S,rIbling, at Point Pleasant, will also
be authorized by the undersigned TO SELL at public sale,
tract of geo of lend IL tie county OF Jackson
Big Sandy creek, and about seven miles from me
Ohio river Notice VI The time and place Of selling this
last mentioned property will shortly he gIEea by m':
Striking in the papers published at Paikerfburg ana
Clarksburg.
Person, DESTROYS to examine any oF the above men
toned property before The day Of SALE referred TO
James Scales, Esq Of Wesmorcand, who will show
the land in that county, and 10 Philip Barzezza and
Dickie Gait E'qrs, Of williamsburg who wiz show
the James City and Surrv lands and the lots in Will
liamsburg ROBERT r. BA LDWlN,
CASSlUS +. LEE,
Oct2 T12-tdS1 Commissioners.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-10-02
TEXAS LAND AGENCY.

TEXAS LAND AGENCY.
NM7M. r. d. WARD Of San Augustine, Texas, and
wv G. u MOSS of Virginia, have this day assocla-
ted for the purpose ransactngn General Land Agency
Business in Texas and in the United States They will
attend to the PURCHASE ASp SALE oF TEXAS LANDS
granted ard titled under the late Colonization lsms-ot
located lands under the Republic Of Iexas-and locate
claims and perfect titles TO the VIZ K. D. WARD
will give s personal attendance TO the business oil the
Agency in Texas, ia. which, his local knowledge and
intimate acquaintance with the Land laws peculiarly
qualify him, and insure 4 correct and advantageous dis.
position Of all business which may be conhded to the
Agency-C. b Moss will conduct the braach OF the
Agency in The United States.
Terms will be moderate, and made known applica.
ton All letters must be post paid and will be address
ed for the present TO the ItIas Land .4gsncy, TGpPo
hammock, a." where they will meet prompt attention.
Nm. r ID WARD,
C. B MOSS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-10-02

Treaty ,riM Grsece.-The Globe OF Wednesday night
publishes in The form of Proclamation from the Pre-
sdenl Of The u s., Treaty of Commerce and Naviga
ton between the u S and Greece. II concluded
and signed Landon on the 22d December last between
Andrew Stevenson. Esq the part of the U. s., and
Spisidia Tricoup The Greek Councillor Of State the
part Of ''Hs Majesty the King of Greece lthas been
duly ratified both parts and the rntifcanns exchang
ed at London on the 2lh of June last. 1t appears to
be based system of perfect reciprocity in the COM
merCe of the two countries.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-10-02

STU"E HOUSE FOR RENT that desirable iiuation Known
Duaey Ferry, formerly occupied by Mcrs F. aud EO r.
Smith being king Queen county,
n, Of MuttapoT. and PamUuhcy vc., III.
tIun York The building. excellent Store
house, Granny, office, and elegant Dwelling
hnu.r person wishing open Store this Fall, will 10 well
TO rent this stand. Application had better Lc
made as early blc will he
WILLIAM BROOKS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-10-02

The honor &C public dinner offered 10 the Sec
rotary Of the Treasury lie recent visit TO the North
at Portland, Portsmouth, and al New Yo'k-but Mr.
Woodbury. declined them all, in very becoming man
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-10-02
Bv the President Of ne United States.

By the President oG ne United States.
IN pursuance Of law, , MARTIN VAN BUREN,
n President Of the y. States Of America, do hereby
declare and make known, lha, public sale will be held
at SPRlNGrIELD in the Si1e Of Missouri, Monday,
the seventh day of January next for the disposal OF The
public lands within the limits Of the aforementioned
townships, 10 wit:
Worth If tie base line, and ,csst If the 9TH principal mer
dida.
Townships 80, 80, and SO, OF range 10.
Tow nshIps 81, 81. 80 and 81, Of range 90
Townships 20, SO, and "a, Of range 81.
Lands APPROPRIATED by law, for The use OF Schools.
also lands reserved Ter Military olh9r purposes, ws
he excluded from sale.
The sale will BE- he open for two weeks (unless the
lands disposed off, and longer; aud no pr-
vale entries of land in the townships offered, will be
admitted until ni!er the expiration Of the two weeks.
Given under my hand at the City Of Washington,
this thirty FIRST day Of August Ammo Domini ISIS
ID VAN BUREN,.
By the Presidents
JSo NJ MOORE.
.7c,ing Commissioner Of the General Land 0Oies.
Notice to Prescription Claimants.
Every person claiming the hight Of pre- empon 10 any
Of the lands designated III the above Proclamation, IS
requested prove tie to the satisfaction oil the ne
pisier and Receiver of The land office, and make pay
therefor practicable after SEEING Ms no
ticc order that the claim may be nGndicded ny those
officers agrrPahiy law due line PRIOR 10 the day aP-
pointed for the Of the public sale; and all
claims not duly made known end paid for prior to th5
date aforesaid, ure declared by lag 10 BE forfeited.
JOHN Nj. MOORE,
Acting Commissioner Of tic General Land Office.
OGt2 42-w6w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-10-02
Rain and UiRd.

We had a tremendous blow Thursday night, and
Friday morning, accompanied by heavy falls Of rain -
We fear it has done much injury TO the Shipping on The
coasThe earth is now pretty well saturated with wa.
Many trees oossnod, and some blown down.
The river aud the water have risen consldea
b!v, and mills set to work. There was much water de-
posted in the Canal but damage sustained tina,
is worth speaking about. One days may be lost,
in bans The water before full work be done BY
the hands In the section just above the locks lew feet
only Of the bank have given away; but Will be promptly
and easily repaired The Northern Mail did not arrive
Friday morning in consequence Of some injury done 10
the Fredericksburg Ralruad but the cars arrived III the
evening with the maand they have continued TO run
ever since Yesterday Compiler says that, On the
road from Richmond IL Petersburg calvert, about
miles from thi, city, washed away, with about SO
feet Of the embankment, Friday night The engineer
is engaged IN putting up truss work and by this alter.
noon, (Aonday) or Tomorrow morning, 1t Is hoped the
interruption the travel will For the present
the mail is taken over from Richmond TO the breach by
az engine and thence 10 Petersburg in carts.
We understand that some damage was sustained at
Petersburg by the overflow in two of the streets,
and the rising OF the in the cellars. Some eadies
had be taken Of their houses, the backs Of ser
wants,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-10-02

FpA% away from sut-rIhr III. slave ARMSTEAD lie -
uuIlO about 6icct high 30 old bored,
lucd, faced down his feet urn
and m ,"c u; his form straight.
ndra. There his right knee. received
scytc. He OF Sunday evening 9 September,
Ecson Court house and nr " free
going rUunG hud black hom5azimc ifoCk
cost, had c0im. with him fsrcucd within the State,
a vi so will be given; aud ii out of the state $50
LENUAf. TURNER,
.NtHr TIE POst.fcr, par1ty .HiS, Nelson county, IA.
The National S;uuun and Lynch
bur: Hirgra copy the aLuvc weekly weeks and send their
bin. for collection forthwith 10 this Office.
sD-y4w
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Tie Fredericksburg Arena is unrorunate in both lis

Tie Frederick sLurs Arena is unroltunate in both lis
hypohcses. The letter of General Hamilton was
No 9@i--aEd II wr,cH Tor the purpose Of
= appearing i'll print 1t Is p.eas,G 10 tad ia"it
with the letter; hut il there we're any ialings
in il, 'ihey lean to virtues side" II is indignant
defence Of his friend and hi. country against The coarse
calumnies Of Fanatic. The New York Gazette does
not agree with the Critics about The letter. 1t admlres
the spirit witch dictated it, owe blame not, (says the
Gnzetie,) ought any man to blame, the feelings
which dictated that letter. They The feelings Of
true hearted American citizen; and lrnrr heart bolder
hand than llamon's, is not TO be found in the land
His opinions Of OConncIl the opinions that ought
To he entertained by Us ALL
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-10-02
References.

Gen. T. } Green, Velasco, Texas.
G Cen. J No. e e H GIssn and waen,on NC.
NJ. NJ. Noah, Esq New York.
WIN. A. Wright, Esq Tappahannock, Va
Thos Price, Esq Newiound Mills, Hanover CO., Va
San Augustine, Texas, Odd June, Ic3o.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-10-02

the spirit {" the Democrats of New York 1t de-
claes, that "the Democracy of the State if they put
forth all Hi"ir cxcriInn viii triumph over The utmost
efforts and all :he means at Federalism; but thai nothing
short of entire harmoay and the vigorous and we'll
directed eScrlion, will ensure such result Such as
Imagine that the victory will be an easy ouc-liat i, is
to be holiday a!larand that il IA come Of itself with
out exfrlion, without union. Without concession, and
without determination 10 bring out the strong men Of
the party deceived themselves Powerful, vigorous. uni
ted exer"n, aud thorough organizalion essential
10 give direction and force the pre- raen, spirit and
enthusiasm which pervade the Republican ranks :"
Such spirit must also animate the Republicans of Viz
g'niaor they will rue The consequences at the Spring
Elections The Wings staising every carry
MINORITY of the next Congress-They do hesitate
to proclaim, that they must carry the Speaker and The
own way. Shall we then in Virginia permit them to win
the day. Do not then make this single Treasury ques
Committees, and then they will carry every thing their
ton the test OF the elcciions-but unite upon the broad
grounds of principle. Go against The Wing President
and National Bank-and let us not quarrel, and divide
our forces and dlsspale strength upon this stumbling
block. No prescription for this cause-Our union is
our strenglh-Divis;on ensures our defeat.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-10-02

OTICE-WiiI sold, the late residence OF William Toer
u deceased oochn county TUESDAY, tho .Ji day "i
October il ir the fair day thereafter tSandly
likely NEGROES cDnsiliir: oil boys girls
Also barrel. Of io y and stock Of horses
woke hogs. sEcrp and cdnyal; plantation
household aud kIcIcn AID
article 20 tedious mention.
{r- Tie terms Of sale will lie made known on that day.
WILLIAM II. 1UL.ER,
80 I,J,.,, ~ J,-i:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-10-02

Sales Of Tobacco al the Public Ware hose, Richmond,
The week ending 9Th September 1885
p WinTrce buckingham No. (reiusedI So so, No.
;5U -
Newton (Cumberand) No. $l3 10.
w j. Jackson (MccklehLurg) No. $40, No $l3 20,
No 3 $40 30, No Lugs So 80.
Nathan Penick (llaiax) No Sll, No $40 so
Ohsr 7oLdeeo, tl:reme priets-Lugs So 80 10 81 %,
good and fine 50 81 10 Sl4 20.
NJ G.. LAKELAND.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1838-04-11

her subscription 10 the capital stock OF
the internal Improvement companies,
and the validity of the contracts made
with them by tho commissioners for
the sale ot the Safes bonds. These
questions having been decided in favor
OF the companies, were followed by o.
iher measures highly promo,ive Of their
f, interests.
The Canal Company has now the
control Of the certificates of deb, Of
the State TO ihs amount of her sub.
scrption to that company, thu, is to
say, of Three Millions Of Dollars, and
can forthwith sell or hypo,hecalo tho
same, So as 10 meet oil its wants and
comply with It's engagements and the
state OF the stock market justfes the
belief, that advantageous sales can DO
made. In the mean time, the company
viii find no difficulty in borrowing, on
q pledge OF the bonds, the amount re.
CURED for its present necessities.
The State has also done Justice to
her own high character, and TO the hol.
defs Of her stocks, by directing that
tho interest that has accrued since the
suspension Of specie payments, and
which will hereafter accrue, to be paid
in specie, or its equivalent. This will
restore the credit which has heretofore
attached TO her stocks in foreign mar.
kcts.
II is due 10 the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Company to state, that il made
u prefer, carly in tho session, to pay
ats quota Of interest on the loan Of 81,
600, 900, made by the State TO that
company, in specie or lis equivalent.