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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-11-06

Mai Thos Ridley Dr. Lem r. Nicholson, ~ l. wa
liams Seth -. Williams, DR.. Thos PreIow, Sol ~
Parker DR.. Richard A UiquIlnrt, Samson e. Reese,
md II. M. Butts On motion, Col. Hines the Chairman
added TO this committee.
The Boston Mercantile journal asserts that the vessels
Of the u s. Navy have fallen of in point of speed-and
The New York Sun states that 10 find where the def
cheney lies six sloops Of OF the smallest class, are 10
be built at different yards from models differing IN some
respects from each ether If (adds the Sum The Navy
Commissioners really intend TO improve the character
and efficiency Of The national marine, trust they will
not fail 10 urge The importance Of building number oil
steam vessels. Money, in this way expended, is dis
hursed 10 better advantage than any other. To say no.
thing of the vessels in the nayes Of other powers
recent experiments 10 show that al no distant day.
very large portion Of the carrying trade both OF freight
and passengers will be done by This will lnvert
the order of things, and make merchant vessels superior
IN almost every respect 10 vessels of wal"
From England The packet ship Virginia arrived al
New York with Liverpool papers OF the I'd October,
brings the following items:
can unpreccden'edly large meeting Of the Highland
Society had been held a, Glasgow Al the close Of the
proceedings, 100 persons sat down 10 dinner. Mr..
erensoa orr ambassador, Of the inritea guests
The Duke of Sutherland presided
Inc railway and steam navigation conveyance be-
tween Paris and London, is plcted, attended
with many comforts and scarcely any Inconvenience
"a great anti 1.-THE meeting had been held in the
~ of Galway, Ireland, at which twenty five thousand
person were present The most influential and respec-
table men in the county presided Great dissatisfaction
was ea pressed at the provisions Of the recently enacted
1.-THE law.
$50. 900 Russian troops and 400 pieces Of artillery
said to be advancing in several detachmcns toward the
Turkish frontier. These movements have been decided
upon by Nicholas during his stay in Germany. II is
Therefore surmised that the interview Of the soveregns
ut Berlin, at Toplz and in Bavaria have not been
toreg to politics as the Russian and German journals
w'oula have US believe"
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ELECTI0NS

.3rkansas.-The die is cast The Little Rock Gazette
of the 10th ut gives the returns from various countless
for Congress- and sta,es that 1.-The following counties
(only) remain TO be heard from: Washington Benton
Madison, Carroll, Marion, lizard Crawford, Franklin,
Scott Clark, Lafayette, Mississippi Union. and Chico,,
which f the returns from ST Francis, Green Poinsett
and Crenden which received last evening, be
rect they doubtless ate2 WI swell Judge Cross sma.
Democratic except Chco and perhaps Lafayette, and
most Of them have doubtless cast their votes, almost
unanimously for the Democratic candidate for Congress.
Lafcr.-By gentleman who arrived late last evening,
from the South, learn that Union county has given
Judge Cross majority Of about 80 voles and Lafayette
majority of about so votes to Mr. Cummins."
Judge Cross is the V. B. candidae-Mr. Cummins,
the Wing.
South Carolina 1.-The Charleston Mercury presents the
following Summary o! the members elect for the next
Congress:
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THE, ISSIlE-3D1iu
THE lSSUE-.Igain!
Alta WING dinner given at Paris, Tennessee, 10 John
BsI TIC fnllnwinn rennar drunk

Bell the following regular toast drunk:
81 e. ). BRnk-Wi principles OF Govern
i only and regulator of SQUAD
We have fault find with the late Bank and wish another
like may be- making due allowance for the change in
the busu AMI population Of tho county sncci; chartered
rs timcs-3 rtcerS.o
And ys't TO be told, that the Wings are
nbou, bandon the idea-n other words, they 10
Ecep dark upon it,
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We shall notice Tie Coiiegian in our next.

EXTRACT Of letter from. able and uniform Rcpudt-
can Of rIrginia, (of TIC General 7ssem5y:
al hope that shall be able TO reconcile and harmo
nize the Republican paI,v next Winter. Although my
opposition 10 the Sub Treasury system is undlmnshed
the more reflect the subject, the more am opposed
10 the Public Revenue being made fund for 6a"ht"g
opcr ATOMS subject to the vIcss!'udes OF me Banning
Sys,,,m | trust that friends at W ashington wilI
settle, down on compromise oil this kind lh!s IS
the nly way The party can be preserved
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-11-06

We were yesterday prevented by indispensable en-.
gagrments from attending the opening Lecture Of the
Richmond Medical College. We understand, that DR..
Warner, of the chair of Surgery, delivered before
highly rcspe c,able audience very long eloquent ard
learned ectu e upon the origin and progress Of the Nc
dical Science These introductory lectures will be
tnued every ny This week We understand the pros.
poets Of this In slituiion already very il1cIing
The Theatre will open in The course Of the week
We have seen 81 ,me of its bcaues-and we can truly
say that we have nothing like it in these paris
We reserve de cription Of its exquisite arrangements
until the Theatre opens.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-11-06

Messrs Fisk & Cunningha have established weekly
paper at Portsmouth, under the name Of "1hc Old Do
ninion-It goes for the Sub-Trcasury and advocates
its cause with great zeal.
Z Con.ru.-Mr John T. Hill has issued paper, un.
der the name Of "The Republican,, the other side of
the que sion There strong signs OF serious oppug-
nalinn between the two Offices
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-11-06

Why vote for those whose hands arc Lied TO the car OF
the degrading political shave.shops Will you vote Tor
man who in one breath will swear 10 support The Gun
s,iturion and in another violate it; Are you, indeed so
BUNDLED and debased by the political mnnGuvring oil
Mr. Taliaerro, that perjury and treason can have no
lerrors for you If you have really come TO this, The
Lord have mercy upon you" Well may such reptiles
as "Tcrrapin' from Prince William, cShort you TO be
stow your sulages whose standard of political
morals SO nearly COMFORTS with his own.
An article over the signature Of "WestBiorciand,
published in the Wing, came not long since under my
no,cc II was remarkable for nothing but imbcciilly
and degrading sycophancy. 1t is an old saying, that
"thrilt follows fawning'-If so, "Westmorelund' has
earned the distinction of being known III future by the
name Of "Thrifly." NORTHUMBERLAND.
NJ Fredericksburg Arena and Alexandria Gazette
will copy. ~
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.1E0i,Ggers' OGIce.

Drawing Of Virginia Wheeling Lottery, Class NO
c. for ,335-drawn 50 November, lo3;: o. -
81 8 40 G7 . 10 81 y Is 81 81 10
nov i
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We understand, that DR.. DRAPER, Professor Of Che
mslry in Hampden Sidney College has been appointed
10 the Chair of Chemistry Geology and Botany, in the
University of New York
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;,.,,uioud. Va, Tuesday, Nov. 6.
prsIrI,TlN NEW JERSEY.

49,. yb,gs have choused the Republicans out of the
l" tho ticket. The Governor and Council have
'ain.s 10 grant the Certificate Of Election to the
,G., nenbers The whole proceeding is an out,
,,,>, the principles Of representation 1t is al
Clerk of the s Ss Of Ssw Jersey to ps~
r ,.r Of the votes of the people. Have the Wing
: LONE dcspcrale Are they determined at all
sszc the reins-to carry Speaker for the next
...and he to shape out the whole Standing Com
81 The tlousc, for the benefit Of the Whigs-be.
,, r,nuous return of the New Jersey representa-
,',, i, Sc, osde' We lay before our readers the
S' INDIGNANT remarks OH this proceeding from
, 49, Emporium, According 10 The decision Of
' sor and Council, the following is the State Of
y w retnrned 10 them:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-11-06

M,u.,rs-Tobaccn remains as on Thursday last.
Corn ruhs hard al % cents, and viii be apt TO drop as
soon as larger stock c0ncs 10 marhet.
Oats are dull at AZ IS.
Bacon hns Observation-Disclosures selling at II ia ID,
and Smilh6el5 f,oa lG TO II cents
Flour and Wheat stationary.
Dismal tSramp Land Company.
ru,E Annual Meeting Stockholders sG Dismal swamp Land
Company viii b. held, nEccT9RS % a* lac 'o"n 0, s'
era requested hunsss ~ great '"pas'anas 10 He
Co"P'"y "''' RO. BUTLER,
Nc r5o-4tl Prs.dfRt D. s. land Company
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as am not fond of Brewing Mischief
VOTER ~ THE DISTRICT.
Richmond Nov g 1885,
A. lar az we are advised the Republicans have vet
taken no action upon the There are many good
and true men among US, who are thoroughly qualified
from talents and principles, TO represent this District
faithfully For parts not inclined 10 lose
the election by default We not yet satisfied that
The District belongs 10 the Wings Let candidate be
called forth by the voice of the Peope-and we think,
with proper exerons he has fair chance Of success
even single handed, agansta wing Candioa'e; neare
clear a, least for trying the experiment Whilst the
Whgs are Iousing themselves in all
rating their forces in almost every District and trying
10 push our Republican friends from their Stools we see
no reason why we should not play of the same game
upon themselves. They are even now holding meetings
for The purpose of organizing Conventions to nominate
candidates againsl Messrs. E. Rves and g. Dromgoole
Wby should we not fight fire with hre-and held Con
yenion in this District for bringing out Democratic
Candidate Have not as great chance TO carry inc
Hanover District they have TO carry The Brunswick
and Southampton Disricls' Let US at least DO OR TRY
VIVA, say ye, Republicans
NJ The Norfolk papers announce Joel Holieman
ESQ of Isle Of Wight candidate 10 represent in the
ri Conpress the district composed Of the counties OF
Princess Anne, Isle of Wight, Nansemond, Norfolk and
Elizabeth City, and the Borough of Norfolk
THE COMMERCIAL CONVENTION.
We recommend to our readers The able and eloquenl
Letter from Kunhawa to Mr. Caske, President OF the
i,,e Convention There is much truth in lis views
and great force in its suggestions about the value Oh the
great central Improvement
The citizens are rising all around us in beha'foi the
Commercial Convention. The numbers Of lis deega
lions are increasing like the gathering SNOWFALL
Oa Tuesday the citizens OF Petersburg assemofG-
Daniel Lyon, Esq Mayor in the Chair, and Mr.. John
W. syms, Secretary The following gentlemen s were
appointed Delegates 10 the Convention VIZ: Messts.
Mcfarland William Pannill, Charles F Osborne John
Y stockde!, John Pollard Mcll%ains' k koef5
Leslie, D AIcy Paul, Samuel Mordeca Edmund NUM-
John W. Syme, james w. Pegrnm, Thomas BRANCH,
james B. Cogbill, John F. May, and Lewis Mabry.-On
notion the Chairman Of the Meeting was adaea 10 Tue
number Of Delegates. oo,,o..
The Citizens Of Southampton met on the 29!h Oct-
Captain Butts called to the Chair and Mr. 1ancs
S. French appoo,ed Secretary The following Hof''
mce of 40 was appointed to attend the Convention
Messrs John Urquhar, Robert Ridley, James tIencn;
Theo 1rezvan,, Z. E Briggs, Richard Darden, Samue'
Drewry, Jere. Cobb James B. Urquhart, Jesse II; bar
ham, Col Samuel B Hines, Dr. N. M. sebrele' sam
r. James, Geo b. Cary, DR.. Robt Murray, Col Ear'
Bowers, Jesse Landlord, James Msget, James y: Mas
spnburg, Colonel CIemenlo Rochelle, - w TIn
Edward Eaton. James Clayton, Bcnj Griffin, "HlIan
J sebrcle, John Wick, Charles F urqnhnt'' Ds: Cu.n
bert, {, D. Bashum, john NJ Nea'c, Thomas Nc"s0"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-21

FINANCES OF AnERIcA.-The financial condition
OF the United States Of Amenca is without parallel
amorR the great nations Of Europe. AT the begin
ming Of this century the states had accumulated a
debt amounting TO So 000 l67 do lars III 083 1851 -
Between that time and the breaking out Of the war
with England, this debt was reduced TO as OBS l23
dollars % 3S2 3l7D but was again materially IN
creased by that event, that in 1916 amounted 10
DIG, 325 dollars (25 e2s, 40li) With the return Of
peace the public revenue again became greater than
the wants Of the state and the dmmulon Of The debt
was Effected so rapidly, that in the Of 1894 il
was wholly extnRuished; truly cnvabls position,
which in all probability would equally have been the
present condition Of England but for those fatal err
which led 10 the loss of American provint o.
and 10 the Of and other evil consequences
which followed that dismembeTment OF the empire
nee that time the government of the Usited States
has encountered q very unusual kind Of embarrass.
ment arising cut of The difficulty Of dsposlnq equs-
bly, and profiisby Of the surplus income That sur
plus remaining in the treasury on the Let January,
l37 40 eco coo of dol srs, was, Wy on act of con.
eress passed IN June, 1896 10 be distributed amsnp
the several states Of the Union, by quarterly pay
ments, IN Jansury April July, and October 1887, the
apportoDment being rlaoe sRrceaby 10 the number
OF electors votes for president assigned % each state.
The commercial de- sneement Of 1867 has opposed
temporary check TO this arrangemen nj, the sudden
falling of in the rvenue, nearly the whole Of which
derived from import suties and the sale OF public
lands having made II impracticable, for . ume al
less to make the lat OF these quarterly paymensto
he individual states. THIS derangemen'i ~, howeWr,
~ only temporary nature, and with the return Of
commCfcia prosperity, the government VIII again
lind us,if epcumberd with surplus iunds, unless 1t
sbal wisely repeal the duties on lofegn goods, lmpn
ed for tho presnmed advantage ~ certain nauvc
manBia curers.- porter's ~. ogress OF The Nation.
HuMAe TAr.-Abcui the commencement of tho
rewnt ,rn,ury the police discuv, red n put \ ann
. a singular ,fadc whth had lone bon carried on
,,i,vt, ise dr~s,cting pur,rs and sundrv I'M.
surpecung uadtsmtn osd orilsans e the good Guy
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-21

we are informed however, that the valsdictoran has
been given to nysti 6catiox Of late and that he pays
great attention to the ejaculatory department.
II would be in vain for us to attempt to follow on.
his remarks in all their various rami6catons; for the
frogs of Egypt were never more numerous than the
branches Of thisvery valedictory.
To be general: there was throughout the whele a
great display Of words, and not few specimens Of
the bathos. From all appearances, We should infer
that the young man has been of late faithful reader
Of "Bombastes Furioso," for he initiated that CHAR
acter pretty successfully. In short, at the grand
finale he threw his body into sort Of half tragic
half coms attitude then raised himself 10 the toen
tieh heaven, whittier ne one could have wished to fol-
low him, and where we left him, engaged, no doubt
in bandying words Of yard and half in length
with his immortal deiiies
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-21

SPECIAL SESSIONS, July 20.-John Tesmsn was
sent 10 the pentenuary for SIX months for beating his
wife and starving his children.
Anna Maria Grace Howard and Phebe Ann Clo-
iilda Sisco negro women from the Five Psints were
condemned for petit larceny, and sentenced fer three
months IN the penitcnary.
Thos. o. Brian, an Irish gentleman, convicted Of
assaul:ing an unofcndng fcmale-penitentiary two
months.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-21
Comparative dimensions Of the Steam Ships 81

NoricE.-Thc person Who is in the habit of yelling
shot corn" "charcoal," &c and otherwise ammo wing
the inhabitants Of the block formed by Varick,
franklin, North Moore, and Hudson streets, 10 in
formed that il he will let his name be known he will
receive that notice which his conduct SO richly emit
ties him TO. VAnIcx
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-21
m A n KIED

o. Thursday Goth instant, " the Rev Mr T. sawy.r,
Mr. Martin willard TO MIS- Eliza A. Bradford, beth u This
clly.
II Edgsr,own Mr. wm Charles, Of New York. TO Miss
rens \. Friesbie, OF Esgsrowa.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-21

Ned! glorious Ned, 10 ever welcomed We expect
his rpendcular presence with pretty considerable
palptation. All that we caR soy TO him in his abb
sence is, that
"uis worth is warrant tor bis welcome hiher"
CoLuMsus, (Georgia,) 9th July, 1888.
Again, my dear stranger n-aw, WELD the feathery
continuation of bszzards wing TO let you know
that am perfectly town with pocket fall of rocks.
l leave my settlement frequently, and dash down
upon this city with perfect looseness, for the sub
lime purposes of refrgeratpg amidst the ice filings of
Sans Souc, and rsgalng myself with the last num-
bers Of your bully journal-summer dolngs naturally
adapted to the feelings of Georgia Major. per-
ceive that you lay en- the sat soap very exravagany
above and below my last letter-for which hereby
acknowledge you to be man who will deal out
eighty victuas TO forty men at any time.
II is but seldom, Mr.. Brevet that poster your
editorial sanctum with my diabolical ideas, and
should not at this time, were not about to quit home
I'LL cotton picking time. Yosr lofty descriptions of
the mularous pleasures of the present in the
north, have deermn, me to squat out of a summer
residence on the Stone Mountain and use in the
range with you fora while; so you may expect TO
me before shortly il not sooner, and may occasion
ally let you know what corncracker thinks OF your
busting regions. see in your paper of 18th ultimo
that one mister "Willoughby Buckle" has taken the
contents of nay last in high dudgeon-says that use
him in very ungentlemanly manner, and desires
You to retract the foul anathemas," &C. Be quiet
my Willoughby. not Ned-lay close in the bay gauI
the dogs hairs rlz-Indians about. In stirring
up that poetry again. by way Of giving correct
sion, you polish up Ned Buckle enough shine your
eyes out. Pm no Judge of Rulli-kopa. chez rhymes
or such like fool contrapt'oas, but do think there's
difference between your coupets and Neds-his
twecdledum is lectle the seperbest of the two.
word more Wloughby-I shall soon annihilatc space,
and give you an opportunity of complaining to me in
propria persona of my ungentemany treatment
you'll recognize me at first sight and if your percep
ton is keen you'll discover my three cardinal points.
I'm well put together, up to Indian hug, and full Of
actional,ogether tolerably scrumpdous son of the
cid Ned.
In conclusion Mr.. Editor, forward to nv old friend
Major Bennett, in Europe bill of lading Of my over
topping consideration, and am,
Emphatcally yours
NED BUCKET, JR.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-21
From the Christian Advocate and Journal
IMPlR rAMT TA TAE RIINR

NV Bear Brother CossI Tor me 10 form
that for have suffered muc under
sing affection Of the and have tried remed-s,
undergone operations from the hands Of the frst
ocus,s OF the day in Eur pc but without eft citing perna-
neat and although could and we by the
aid Of act glasses sill Of
trouble and anxiety Having hearJ Of mary land
neredhls) perfsm.d by John wisus ESQ.
dent this ily but late of Eagand, de rmned 10
consult him, II coud btan relief or ~ure;
accordingly called him Providence House lie at
told the Of my desease and said dill me-
doubt by Goes blessing, b. OF much 10 me- md az
regards charges all he wsnt.d wss ersude baviag
time lived any Mrthod,s,
preacher In his life; hui Ne qui'es call upon every
him to that hav" already ived ne6t
beyond my mort sanguine xpectsons for Win be
100 grateful and Is now source OF much regret bib
him and myself that the nature of my nnist rial
qo,s me 10 leave the cry, for have hope,
nsinsd here shoulo experience cer,aiR Cure.
have D. en- prompted thus that the micted
among my brethren IN The ministry, who do apply
is Or Win ans al his house have been wiusss
the number oi patients who have hem sight
amer being denied that blessing msuy year and In
sancss those bora blind other important feature
is his Vs. that his remedies t. he safe, AID
nj hough powerful do not In their application produce much
pair. #
The insertion Of this letter In the Advocate would obliee
me, and think he OF oeni those Of brett who
the doctors asstnocs and Sd fsvosby
TO have ib. opportunity Of calling upon him
am with respect ADD brotberly love ahaconatsIv,
Ne york, May 81. 1881 THOs CAMBRIDGE.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-21

THE QUEEN's CoRoNArIoN.-By the Royal VIII
ham, which weexpect hsurly, shall receive splen
did wood cut Of the coronation, together with Mr.
BENEFITS graphic account oft Look out for it.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-21

EvEHHs HERALD.-This afternoon, our afternoon
paper will contain all that is published in our morn
ing paper the whole of the shipping list for the entire
week, with digest of the markets for the same period
together with all the latest news received by all the
mails up TO o'clock.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-21

UPPER CANADA-The Earl of Durham arrived at
Kingston on Wednesday night of last week. by the
steamer Brockville from Prescott, and Immediately
landed with his family and SUITE ard proceeded the
British and American hotel, the whole of which had
been engaged for his reception The next morning,
attended by the admiral, Col Grey, and Others he
visited the dock yard and Fort Henry and at o'clock
embarked on board the steamboat Cobourg for Ma
gara-at which place we have already mentioned his
arrival.
Some Of the Canada papers alege that Lord Dur
ham has declared himself in favor of union of the
provinces. We apprchend, however, that such an ar
rangement does not fall within his powers, and can
only be effected by act Of Parliament.
There is nothing new from the western district
Everyhngs quietn the province, excep; the officials
Toronto, who are said be somewhat restless and
uneasy at the prospect of Lord Duham's coming
among them.
From the Coburgb ~. C Star
EMIGRArIoN TO THE WEsT--The steamer Will
liam w left this port Sunday evening for Lewis,
,on u. s., with about hundred and fifty persens
forty hsrses and twenty wagons, all going west
They came from about amsburgh and Cornwall,
y. c. all able farmers.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-21

TT Robnson has just published splendid 1.-The.
graphy OF Miss Daveupor, IN The part u Young N y.
val as che Spp,andat Tho Pslh Theatre on Tucsdol
last
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-21
MORNING HI Err Al ID.


The WxExIy HfaALs will be published this morn
ing at o'clock precisely. 1t is only necessary fer
state, that in addition to its usual quanlum Of
local, legal domestic, posdca and miscellaneous mat,
Ter, II contains sir letters from Mr.. Bennett, with
ave letters from other European correspondents-and
very correct portrait of that celebrated fanatic, the
English Matthias Sir William Courtenay, illustrated
BY one OF the best histories of this man that has been
printed in America.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-07-21

" We are pleased TO say thst Mr. Bishop sppc,r'
in French and Eoshsh Vaudeville for hs benefit O
N,blos on MonGay next.