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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-05-04

MoRE SPECIE The ships Mediator. ard the Charles
Carol, arrived u, New York on Wednesday: the former
from London with $1,000 OU0 in specie: and the latter
from Uavre with S2OO,0OO, in specified sums, besides
which there are several boxes amount not stated
MoSEY MARKET, STOCKS, &c.-NotwiIlsandng the
receipts OF about l75,OUO bales Cotton into Liverpool
for the month prior the 9th instant, the value OF
which is nearly eight millions of dollars Exchanges on
England since we received the advices has risen per
cent and instead Of 04 los per cent good bills
readily command leg ! ga lU7 ] per cent
Within the same period The shipments of specie from
England TO America have been abou! four million dol
lars, leaving four millions balance 10 90 IN payment Tor
merchandise debts &C. even ia part the amount sent
out tn u.s. had not been upon other securities.
In this position of affairs then, and when large ship
ments of Cotton Europe still going forward IN all
parts of the country, more than enough, certainly 10
coun,ebalance any orders they have may have Tor
goods for considerable period IN come, we cannot see
any just cause. why advance in Exchanges should
take place If impoftaons were greatly increasing
and expectations decreasing, and consequent IN
creased demand for funds in Europe, there would be
some for the increased As 1t u.s. consId
er ii mere affair OF management OF few "knowlng
ones, "a speculative movement, Partakng somewhat
OF the apparent nature of tho Specie Story, as connect
ed with the Bank of Eng
Rates of Bills on France, are 81. 30 Of. do. Ho
land 80 a 80 | . and Hamburger, 81 ) 4 80.
An examination has been made into the affairs Of the
Bank of Norfolk, at loxbury, Massachusetts, from
which it appears that its liabilities, other than 10 the
stockholders. amount 10 Sl2O4cS-to meet which, the
immediate resources of the institution amount 10 only
81 2OI in specie and ST. in bills of other banks There
are however, discounted TO the amount Of S3lO
0O0 Of the actual value Of which, the committee could
not Judge They express the opinion that the $iO,OOO
bills in circulation may be redeemed in few months,
and that the other liabilities to the public be ult-
lna,ey paid; but how much will remain for the stock
holders cannot be told.
The Boston Daily Advertiser says, respecting specie
payments The remarkable influx Of three millions OF
dollars in gold and silver al New York in The space Of
week in connection with the continued low rate of
change is favorable for the execution Of the pur.
pose Of the New York Banks to specie pay
menls.
We infer from the course Of the banks here, that
they will not be long, if at all, behind those Of New
York, in a'general resumption"
G.Hclc York Times. .1prii %.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-05-04
Office of Tic Chesapeake and Ohio CanaL Company.
AZ


KbROPOSALS will he received al the Office of the
II Commissioned Of the Canal at Hancock until
Tuesday, tho Sih day of May next and at this Office in
Washington until Thursday the 10Th day Of May next
for constructing the following described works upon the
line of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, viz:
An AquEpucr NO 81 Of so feet span, across Fifteen.
Locks Nos 81 So 50, co. 6l 60, Co. g. Go, &C, and e.
Forty CuLvERTs.
twenty three SECTIONS of the Canal most of them
Of very heavy work.
The line upon which the aforementioned work is To-
called extends from the Great Cacapon river 10 Cumber
land
Specifications will be furnished upon application either
al this Office or at The Office Of the Commissioner in
Hancock.
AS The means in the hands Of the Company will justify
rapid prosecution Of the work. those to whom contracts
may be let will be required 10 commence operations
wi,hin thirty days after the letting.
more particular description of the works which are
10 be let will be published in the National intelligencer
on Tuesday, the oath day Of The present month.
JOHN p lNGLE,
CLERK Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company
April 90 ll4-tl0M.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-05-04
We understand tina, The Citizens Bank a. Worcester

We understand that the Citizens Bank al Wofsessei
redeem their bills in current money al their own Gou l
RrsyMprros-A call is published in several Oh !he
city papers, for meeting on Monday evening .. .e
County Court House, of those in favor oil SPECIFY N
sumption Of specie payments; and us inc Gull 10
in its invitation, trust that numerous nssehu'dse
will respond to it. II is certain that public opinion mere,
without distinction of party, is strongly IN a'o' VI VIZ
resumption; and if full meeting fthose OF our c'ihe
could be obtained, who earnestly desire that the rna
delpha Banks should adop: the policy OF The ne" ~
institutions il w0uld be greater assemb!age ta
tina, in The State House Yard in May last, at when
twenty thousand persons said 10 be present .
The popular feeling becoming very strong upon lhls
subject While the people are given to understand 'h
the banks generally ready, and IN fact anxious ~ 'e
and when the people aware that their doing
so would open The channels Of business and restore our
usual prosperity they naturally impatient under TIE
operation of system which not only paraiyzcs US al
home but destroys character and standing abroad.
They Look with doubt and disust upon the subtct'es,
the shulngs, and the glarng contradictions, winch are
made OF 10 justify the continued suspension, ana the
mass Of The community are beginning 10 suspect That
they are kept down in this way to answer the purposes
of powerful SPECTATORS. great GnancerS ana eHIen'
sivC operators.
We are likewise satisfied that the scheme which or
presses Philadelphia cannot be carried out if the COIN
muny is true 10 ITSELF not by the aid OF the copo,
ration which is about issuing two hundred lhousanu
dollars worth of shinpnsters, to be redeemed IN TWO
wears Public opinion revolls at the whole plan, aud Is
daily gathering force that properly directed, must
prove Irresistible Let The people, therefore, come Tor
ward for expression of sentiment. Ii hey 90 hol'
there is no knowing how long business is TO remain
nonenty in Philadelphia, how long we are to eon!i-
nne in dlcress and detection while the Shouts OF exuil
alton and the hum Of trade and commerce III prosperous
sv,cic pairing New York are ringing in our ears
1PcnnsWranian, april %.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-05-04
(From Mc Y. Y "Go-ene" Of Wcdncsd@y)

Exchange on London for III" packet which sails to-day
averaged from = 10 per cent an advance ol per
cent since last packet day Treasury notes have been
sold att pa discount The sales at The Stock Exchange
were very large yesterday; Bank stocks, with The ex
cep,ion Of the T. S, firm, at advanced rates Kali
roads gave way triile from Monday prices
The imports of specie the last week, according 10 the
Custom house books OG2 500 dollars, and The ex:
ports 600 dnllars. To this we may add the import OF
so 900 dollars by the Pastou, and QUO pounds sler
ling by the George Washington making The imports at
least 1000 900 dollars within ten days The Mediator
and Quebec, daily expected from London, have each
about 81 900 GOO board aud the Liverpool packet OF
the lst will also have large amount of specie.
Debt of Banks in each State TO and from Banks OF ~
mil Z. lS.&S.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-05-04

n OST-On Monday, the 10th inst in coming from
b Fredericksburg TO Richmond, on the Railroad,
small black leather TRUNK-possbIy taken by mistake
by some passenger suitable reward will be given for
the Of The Trunk and lis contents to The Railroad
Office at Fredericksburg Richmond. If it has fallen
into dishonest hands, It may lead 10 detection 10 state,
that it contained Ladys apparel and rich set of CO.
raj Earrings, Necklace, &c.
April 20 1l4--tf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-05-04

DRlNTfNG lNK.-Just received a, this Office,
d supply of johnson Il Durant's Winter Ne,os Ink
which will be sold for Is cents per pound for Cash.
October |
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-05-04

INSURANCE AGAINST LOSS OR DAMAGE
a BY FlRE.-The Hartford Fire Insurance Compa-
ny Of Hartford Connecticut and the Howard Fire In.
surance Company Of New York continue to Insure
the most favorable against loss damage by fire.
Buildings furniture md merchandise of every descrp
tion both in town and country, and all losses honoraby
adjusted and promptly paid within sixty days after the
amount of loss is ascertaned Application for insurance
addressed to the undersigned will be attended 10.
HUBBARD IL GARDNER. Agents.
Ian 1l-w25w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-05-04
POETRY.
,,,,en. YET, REMAINS unsure."
COURAGE.

COURAGE.
Q, IA no, fear, that on the brink
OF danger shakes the belds
The pulse may falier, but the mind
Bears onward, uncontrolled.
T,sre 10, ere during deeds be done,
A momentary strife;
,r;s natures due, e'en when we prize
Less thsu ourse.ves our lille.
The throobiug heart, the quiveIing lip
That shook Marlborough frame,
Werc but the throes-the giant birth
Was Blenheini's deathless uame!
Thus mother Earth mos, dreadful Is,
When she hath most TO dread:
The nations from her trembling ny,
And cities bow their head.
HERE'S TO THY LOVE AND MiNh'
Strike, strike the golden strings
Aud to their glorious sound
Fill, all the rcd wine high,
And let the toast so round.
To woman, dearest womanf
O. oulf' the generous vino;
Give inc ,hy hand, my brother,
Here's TO thy love and mine'
Thy love and niue.
Strike, strike the harp that ever
Thrilled TO woman's praise;
Ofall ,hs themes the brightest,
May win the poet's tis.
To woman, dearest woman,
ouaff tho warm blood of the vine;
And hand in hand, my brother,
Drink we to thine and mlne;.
Thine and mine!
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-05-04
,r,eu,p Tho subscribers take pleasure

subscribers RS lake nnb p,' aene
IL ,ha, thew have entered into copartneIshlp lot te
;sasns9g S s Civ s e unds
u .ta frm os H,i, Moore g. Co. They have taken Inc
I nrge new brick building on the South side Of the BASIN
within few feet of the most commOdous IL, anohs o ,Os
n,chose If produce and manufactures, and TO every
in % 1s nso seI To hs s
M save to their patrons the charge of drayage, when
is considerable item heavy articles when s ."Su OF
forwarded from situation distant from the DOS, tau'S
They are now erecting building which will be com
Melted in 10 days at Westham, which will be the ieInl'
rn,ion Of the canal for the next or months and CON
seouen,ly where all produce destined tor tins marker
oil have 10 stop One of them will reside there, ana
Give his undivided attention 10 all produce and goous
Cent 10 their care either from the upper country ORION
Richmond for storing or forwarding They have PTepat
ed themselves with wagons for running between Nrst
ham and this city portion OF patronage
Iy solicited saMi = M0nRE
b. A. SAUNDERS.
| g6-oayH
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-05-04

The Merchants Bank having resumed specie pay.
ments it's bills received al the Custom House and
Pos, Office. The improved aspect things has infused
oy into the counenances Of all classes of the commun
w. We carry heads as high as The New
Yorkers.-Bost0n Post.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-05-04
March q

170TICE TO BUILDERS Sealed proposals will
S No roce;vcd at the Lunalic Hospital in the city OF
Williamsburg, until the first day of June next for the
five hundred yards in length ten feet high besides Pine the
nres wu lease to specify their prices by the Thou
sand common brick, and the thousand coping brick
Sealed proposals will also be received at The same
place unit, the first day Of July next, for the building Of
an extensive addition to the said hospital, OF "h'cti
The 10Th of May next.
THOMAS G. PEACHY,)
BEyERhEY TU yGKER Committee
ALL On 1l4-2m
Tho Norfolk Herald and Spectator will please rnb
G Inc above Tor MONTHS and forward their accounts the iea
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-05-04

CHARLrsros, July ~, 1881
afflicted four with ulcer in the leg occasionally
compared with eryspeaous Inflammation and excessive pain in
and ankle on Several eminent physicians their
skill upon it. pcrmanen benefit In this state
ties of the Indians Panacca made perfect
MARGARET A. WEST,
l2l, Meeting Street.
- boxes of the Indians Panacea fresh from the ma.
nufacturer, received and for sale by
LYELL, JOHNSTON g. LYELL.
Sole agents for Virginia
At James .NfKildoes old stand Richmond, Va,
March 95-w3m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-05-04

Feb. 10
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-12-18
Correspondence of the U. S. Gazette.

HARRISBURG, Sunday, II o'clock, Dec. O. 1888
A. this late hour of the night streets are iull
OF "rmed men, their heavy tread, and the sound Of
the spirit stirring drum, with an occasional com
mand given in a gruf and soldier like voice ar.
sounds and scenes uot often witnessed her. and
OF course exrite no little curiosity. | have been
around at some otthe 'encampments' the C,ur,
House, the Arsenal and the Luncasterian Acade
my, in which they for the presen, find mn, obd;no
place, may be properly so called. The ins,rus
ments OF the Provisional Governm ent,' perceiv.
are all on the alert try disaect the soldierv
haye reason to think however, with su, littl,
Nnmour as usual is 'bnsy ms a naor with the
n thousand tongues, spreading terorls us n ,he
number of s"ldiery that may he expected here
IT'S said thai General Keim i. on the march with
volunteers from Rending-ra,her doubtful.
uPto this hour, there are no soldisry here but
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-12-18

Inc loco TOGO papers just beginning to find
out how ln'qutousa Thing it is for an office holder
10 become defaulter. Such late conversions, orc
not very likely to be sincere nor do we give ,bsn
the slightest credit for their eleventh hour
lity. When The black list of sub trcasurv r,hb,rs
was presented to Congress last session not ono of
the whole tribe lifted up his voice against the cri-
mnal'! at the daily, nay hourly exposures recently
made OF runaway postmaslers, and peculatnu
collectors, not one OF their loco foco editors de-
nouDsed them rs robbers and vagabonds, bu, now
that the exposure has become universal. and AZ
many pattern cnrds of pure democracy have been
shown up as thieves and runaways, it becomes
them to take their from the White House. md
cry out shame on the naughty men! But even
while they do so, there is so evident fellow fecl |
ing towards them that their denuncia,on seem
to have the same reserva ton as tho undetec,ed
thief when his chum taken in the ye,v act
'Oh the wretch-the wick ed hief-he deserve, IN |
be hanged that he does: for being such fool as
10 be found OUT
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-12-18
THE TRUE AMERICAN.
EDITED Bv JOHN GuRsoN,
FAITHFUL AND BOLD,
N Il w OR LEANS:
TUESDAY, DECEMBER is Is3s-

DiRkcToRY.-lt is contemplated by the sub
scrber, provided sufficient announcement is o;ver
by the public, to publish, an addenda, to his d.
'ectory and Guide of the City of New Orleans
comprising the new residents, and the changes
that have taken place during the pas, season,
Persons DESTROYS of having their names inserted
in the addrnda, will please leave them with their
professions and residences at the Counting Room
OF the subscriber, Exchange Aotel.
cards tnstetully inserted at n moderate price.
The Adtenda will be sold bound with the Di-
eetory at four dollars, or by tselfa, one dollar,
JOHN GIBSON
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-12-18

IMPORTANT FROM BUENos AyREs. The N. York
Journal Of Commerce of the 10Th inst. contains
letter from Mon'evdeo, dated Oct. IA h. which
''ntes that accounts had just been received there
rom b"cn"' AYres, announcing the intelligence
that the difference between that government and
France will result in war; the effect of which. the
writer thinks will be to hasten settlement of the
dislurba noes and troubles in that province.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-12-18

truth and cnmdour.--In commenting on the yer,
lengthy report of the Secretary u the Treasury the loco
foco "PoSt of New York saws:
"on looking over this document we perceive tha, III.
recent dealcnens of the banks who have been eutrvs
yea with the public money amount to three millions ana
To show with what recklessness this rr;nt and ;ts
fellow laborers in the unhaowed work of sunnor,nr
prohgate government against the rights of the neo.
pie we give the following extract from the documon,
itsel as the best comment the cnniour of the Post
"Ihe remaining dues from them (recent domestic
,nnr accr'llng between 1884 and October
1851, thoughnt first very large have been reduceJ ~,
40 't two iiiIons four hundred thousand dollars. and
most, II not an ct these debts" it is con6tentv
expected, will be paid in the end" The fr,t install
mems due from those which have given = secmr;t,
has been promptly paid and portions of the second ,vs
already been advanced by of them-suts are pen-
ding against only two." Wv p'"-
And these very two, be it remembered. were under
the sole control of creatures of the Administrations md
al least one under the presidency of near relation
the Secretary making the report
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-12-18

Congress.-Was hlngton 10Th Dec. In the Senate
Clay, of Ky and Preston, of S. e. app.ared in the.
places The Rev. Mr.. Slicer was chosen CHAPLAIN b,
majority of one vote. After some nnimportant bus
ness the senate went into executive session. on nom
nation of candidate to supply Mr.. Prices office in
New York. Such is the rumor.
House Of Representatives.. The clerk read the
names of the different standing committees as appon.
ted by the Speaker, which nearly the same as in the
last session. documents regarding the Smithsonian
legacy were referred to special committee of nine
The Iteasurers Report the finance committee with
the exception Of that part which relates to The dcf,u
ters. Special reports from the President rep,rdno
s"artwout and Price, were ordered To be printed Cam
brrIngs two tons, the first referring the fact,
relative TO monetary conditions to ,,. .W.v.
Means -the second submitting the defalcations to
select committee which latter was posponed IN tho
next day The messages from each of the dapartmcns
were ordered to be printed.
The Wisconsin disputed election was referred to III.
election committee.
Mr. omgooIc's resolution on rica poce voting cre,
ted considerable debate. 1t was opposed principally
because 1t was party measure intended to drsgeon
the members into Party votes. Several amendments
were proposed and lost, at length the previous oues-
tlon prevailed, and the votes on the main oues,,
stood, ayes l26, nays 80. MIR. Custman moved to ro
use any committee the aid of clerk without leave
he House, which was not sustained The House
greed to elect chaplain at noon on the morrow md
hen adjourned.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-12-18

GT A slight alteration has taken place :, mt,
'''h oil inc races on the Louisiana Course Tho
plate mile days have changed places, and the
latter race will finish the regular sports on Monday.
the last day of the year 1888.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-12-18

The RACE TO-DAY! Pressure and Ze)in, co for
the three mile race to.day, and n canital match
THIS VIII ""ho' and oftor they have settled the
question of superiority between them. match r,co
VIII DO run between two capital nags,-one by
Levathan ans tho other by Bertrand, and both ont
of Whip mares. Two such contests will mako m
excellent wind.up to the sports on the Msar;s
Course.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-12-18
!. y. MAIL.

fok ~ YOU SARA AND PLAQUEMINE.
BRLla nT PHis ar, Ma s'samt ,.;'
u. STATE rooms) uill commence h.r ' ,s'
snf rps on ednesday, the 18Th inst at 10 ocIoct
and 1'a on sunday at the same hour for Plaouemne
"nu WIN continue to run regular the balance nj ,h
season, md leave punctuay at the hour advertised '
ia sGpa'ae CABIN, all in state rooms for colored neo.
P'e T"r freight or passage, apply on board or +"
w. ---- ADAMS & WHITALL.
duv sacks Ine and coarse Liverpool salt,
L 4 L ,-on6
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-12-18

Classic t0't. An equestrian now in New York
by name N. B. Tuner, announces in the Circus
OIL that he will appear on three horses; and tn.
he will ''de, drive and stride them, in imitation of
the Colossus of Rhodes! What said Colossus b,.
o do with horses we are not aware.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-12-18
FOR RICHMOND,

"'Sii"cND.
~ The A copper fastened schr PROXY
lTFfN Capt, Bradford, will meet with Jesno,ch
- - For freight or passage, amply to
az 70, ,o.;,.u, So jP WHITNEY, 70 Camp st
p The AL steamer DIANA, c or,.r
erE1s asl Scommander, will leave for the ahovs
and inferno late landings on We'd.
n.saay he l9th INST at O'Clock p. m. for freight or
Ito LAWRENCE s. LEGENDRE
uIo % Il % Now Iev..
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1838-12-18
FTF7Y DOLL.4Ry BFHopH

r. III
Now. Orleans aud Nashville Rail Road Can,,
! w iLhEas some evil disposed person or nerson
oid on sunday night, December l6, after the de
a"d o. ie las. IRAN OF cars from the races, wiuiI
"'c'oss'y SCI hre to, and demulish the tickle, ri
noes OF the Ne" Orleans and Nasbyill, Raroad ~ =,
s.ahdnS at the junction of the Meairie road and N,
h anu whereas the l7th section of the cbnr7r
me company provides ag inst any purv dons ;,f,,
lowing words: ff' VI ""'Hs III tie fol
ana ne II rher enacted, That if any person o,
or destrov nn ~raus by any means Whatever injnr.
m "usu"y any part OF said railroad, or ATTEMPT TO dr
s' constructed by said company under ths act or ~,
y, t'e works, carriages, vehicles or machines sucb
~ persons SO offending, shall, each of them, fol-
s"ch Ihence, be liable for all DANA &c STONED
tefe6v, and may, turthermo be proceeded again,
oy i.pic'neh' or information at time within s;I
ios ai'ef st n offence be comm ted, aud be puni h.
Ell oy hne not exceeding one thousand dollars mr. inn
pIsolment not exceeding tive I've months mr. hn,b y, H.
discretion of the court" " Will a. ''''
Tins is theore to give notice that reward Of 6rv
doilars WI" be gwen for information which NAV lead m
conviction OF the offender. 1Au ~
als-3 JAMEs II. CALDWELL, President.
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flnden's Tabsaux of tho affections, II plates. NM
Buds aud Blossoms, 10 plates rich wa,e,sd s;,L
Baauty's Costume by Heath, - plates watersa silk
Fishers Drawing Room Scrip Book. bv l. + I. Ss
The Oriental Annual 10 plates. mo,oc.o
friendships Offering and Winters Mreath 10 plates
morocco ' " P'"'e'
r Ihs Forget me Not by sbober II plates, morocco
me Waveriy Keepsake or Scott and Scotland. H.
'ns,rated with sixty plates, to Anbesque -
Italy, France and Switzerland 40 plates NV Pron,
and Harding Arabesqne. y A''H'
Fishers Juvenile Scrap Book, I6 plates
Biyron's Gallery, Sc plates, morocco
he keepsake, large vo, crimson silk
Jennings Landscape Annual
Garricature Annual; The Violet
The Gift; in various bindings
Tue Token and Atlantic Souvenir
The Juvenile Forget me Not
For sale at 40 Camp street by
dlo ALEX TOWER
" HlshEf-3n barrels landing from steamer Mn.
w CARA, for sale by
a'' DORSEY. Al New Levee.
~ by NUN "'ea'"'' N'assfa'i Tor
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w lNDoW GLASS. 40 boxes Chelmsford far
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oAF SuGAR.-I47 bbls in store and for sale by
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