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To conclude with list time) the Nautical Drama Of
Esyack Eyed Susan.

W4IE copy the following complimentary notice Of
wv the Pianos IN ade by Mcssrs. Stoddart, Worces.
Tor & Dunhum from the New York Star:
"a Piano Forte Neutrality-suspicious. Of the most eI.
tepsive Piano establishments in hscy that of essrs
Stoddart, Worcester & Durham on The Third Avenue.
1t comprises entire block Of houses Of four stories,
occupied by numerous workraen and piles Of materials
and stock together with not less than $50 planes IN
progress OF completion. great OF timber OF puTest
quality has be gathered here selected with great care,
and then seasoned thoroughly that perfect and deli
cious may be secured TO the instrument 10 turn
out work lbo, WILL in the pTesen, audabe taste tor mu'
Sic endure not only the effects of time and use but the
ordeal Of severe judges is mean task To this mas
ter instrument from which Mozart and Rosin and BEL
lini drew forth their sublime melodies and whose dol
Get tones yet brgued the evening hours of the great
Beethoven though his hearing had almost gone we are
indebted for ALL nearly possess Of the compositions OF
the great Masters To say nothing of the soace when
social life derives from this indispensable piece OF
furniture OF almost every house. the nEe!' inc IN
sruc,or of such piece Of hautwork we therefore, owe
additional obligations OF the reputation OF the mouse
for fret rate instruments, it is unnecessary 10 speak
The senior partner nephew OF the famous faho Forte
Manufacturer. Dir Stoddart Of London"
These Pianos are sold BY E. P Nash, Of Petersburg
Va. lo6-ltl Eeo'4
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FOR TIE ENQUIRER.
i lhrn

FOR TIE ENQUIRER.
To J3nES GARLAND, Esq
SIR-ln your response TO my Communication over the
signature Below the Ridge, il appears that you de-
cline making any reply TO the several queries pro
pounded TO you through the PUBLIC press.
Although in The commencement was stalled distinct
ly that it Zone Of your constituents, yet you say,
you acknowledge the right Of any one constituent TO in
terroga'e you your political opinions. This appears
TO be blowing hot and cold in The same breath: and
singular way il s, of public mans screening his posi-
ton from the public eye. How to get at the OPT.
MONS OF those who call themselves the servants OF the
people, unless il is through the press? for one, could
not have supposed you would have been squeamlsh,
pending the election Of u. Senator 10 refuse CIV
ing your opinions questions connected with the inter-
est OF the country and in which you know your consllu
ents are deeply interested Altho you were called on by
an anonymous wrer--lhe usual mode in such cases
my name was with the editor; and whenever you call on
him by note or in person, he will give it 10 you This
mode would probably have been easier, than you will
find il TO the queries satisfactorily To your cons!l
iuents, unless you fad them credulous than they
ever have been before.
There is other question that might have pro-
pounded 10 you had noticed your The Scnrt
acout case; for, matter how much may despse The
public r0Gdtr, should lose sight Of that Repub
cnn r:rtuc, the Ura 1Ges principle Of voting the broad
banner Of HgM But why did y"u introduce that odious
and anti Republican mode of voting the Secret Battot
our love Of country is stronger. You WILL lhen find
that your constituents will gn for measures not men
BELOW THE L. RIDGE.
Feb II, 1899
u We requested TO state, that in posses
zion of the name of MIR Garands Constituent and are
authorized to communicate it 10 him, whenever MIR. Gar
land desires it, Editor.
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General assembly Of Virginia.
- HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

7ucsduy, Feb. ~ 1880.
message was received from the Senate, stating that
they have passed the bills entitled Gan act directing
the reduction of the width Of certain portions Of the
road from Prices Mountain to Cumberland Gap, and
an act TO amend the entitled ian act incorporating
the Salem and New Castle Company
Petitions were prescnted-By MIR CROCKETT OF Wylhe,
from citizens of Wyhe, for increase OF the salary
of the iudges-By Mr. Turner, from Edmund Mason OF
Greensyile for an net authorizing the sale Of Beield
Accidentally Mr. FRYArT from citizens of Frederick
and Berkeley for the appropriation OF sum oil money
10 construct road from Winchester 10 Bath-By MI
BRoADus lin the absence of Mr.. CRUTcHFiELD, mus
posed me mortal from citizens Of pottsyIvana, against
the division of said county. Also, documents III sup
port OF said memorial.
The following enerossed Bill was read third time :
"a bill TO establish The town Of South Lowell al Inc
Great Falls Of the Potomac River in the county OF air.
fax" and on motion Of Mr. Smith. OF L. oil W., lad on
the table
rha Co,Iowinn communication was received from The
Governor:
EXECUTIVE DErARTME3T,
Feb IL, 1889. !
To ne HDuse of Delegates:
| have this day received from the Governor OF New
Jersey communication transmitting copy OF Re
nor, and Resolutions there upon passed by The General
Assembly Of that State the 9Th inst, upon the sub
iect of the Public Lands which. in compliance with
reques, contained therein, Dow lay before you
DAVID CAMPBELL
The letter Of Governor Pennington merely encIoses
the Resolutions Of the Legislature Of New Jersey, with
reones, ,h. thew be communicated n The Legislature
OF Virginia.
The resolutions of New Jersey are as follows;
"Psso,rtd bv the Council and General 7Ssembyot has
sfas That The Public Lands having been acquired By
tho common ererons and treasure Of the u ARE and
Of right ought 10 be- the common property OF The "hoe
Rcsolred That the proceeds arising from the sale OF
these lands, il not required for The purposes o. VIC
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-02-14
IRON and Coke Mines-united.

During the Summer of 1887, we gave hasy account
Of visit to the Coal, Iron and Coke mines of Ches
leIi-d, and opinion Of the rich specimens which
they presented A friend, who accompanied u.s. having
procured and forwarded specimens, from the recently
discovered mines OF MIR. Reth, 10 j. W. Bailey, Esq,
Professor Of Chemistry aud Miheralogy at West Point,
that gentleman has kindly furnished him with the result
OF his analysis which take pleasure in laying before
The public
II performed, some months since, hasty analysis of
the you sent me, and intended repeating II with
greater care, before sending you the results-My en-.
gagements, however, have prevented it, The results
which obtained may be Of interest to The owners
Of the mine; and the in the analysis Of such
small magnitude to be entirely unimportant in regard
to the value of the The following the spe
cimens analyzed
No / Taken from surface vein, not opened
" 9. Distinct vein from No. ], about 3 feet below
ground
g. Same vein as No 2, but at greater depth.
" Distinct vein from the others.
" Natural Coke.
The results obtained from 100 parts of each, as
follow:
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LIT1AcTs from q letter from Washington dated

eESRCABf lSth, lS}9
II you ~ese 10 come here, and tell Delpocra, or
sFcrrai'st That Clay not moving Heaven and f,r,b
re EJECT hves by the rates OK the Wings your cius
","" iirrcs standing around would cry oct ana eoce
ASn~ enea'ls Amlcl!" You and set out on vow
st'a,'T;-"tea We get fairly al sea call of 4 ou,
aux ~ HaHGs en- bnafd-refuse TO confer with va Tho
~"P',", or I" 60 single stroke Of work unset eyery
Sl' WIG" you spread 10 the breeze-preserre Socoed
shH rhceavof 20 put the mate who is yoar enc
"y over yoa' hesd This is precisely Mr.. Riyes posj.
80" 10" towards Messrs. Van Buren, and Clay
lou wI be engaged in bitter and relentless war the
q Ses is Reelected consider tea, his .e-elec.
So" .! 'e Wings now will be most fortunate even,
% PATTY because # The election is postponed il will
way NE wsr. aud until it may be too late Zoe our
u,gt" Inc snoner K ls declared, the better. You
WA oe IN The mids! Of il.
6; w. tie var must come, ready Cor It. We de.
To-, az 'a' iacgi,ies 10 t-but, as our Correspondent
.T we s"a.! no, be without the most efficient allies
60, "2'ges' pe2s in Virginia ,eiH eome to sue.
n"','r letter from Washington of The l2h instant
"4t Mr. RiEes had just delivered aao,her speech,
"I'' o. Es hostility to the Administration. Gimme
,,L! On lhe close Of his speech, We6ster, Hhte and
=, OF tSst ehqae surrounded and cheered him. -
ittrr from a firm Republican, and q mem
al r W o. Congress, at Washington, FtG 4.
HE WI Se SAID, that Mr. Riges has not aba ndoned
.,. clpts-but if it be fact, that as things now
Mr. Van Burea is the sheet anchor of Ike Recub-
~, as Northern man cherishing aud carrying
Won ~ PD"'can prlnciples-ot what importance is it to
Oh, ~ ne, what ore the professions OF gentleman,
,a az MS name and talents 70 the attempt 10 pros
And , '"a Buren,. and overthrow hts Administrations
sha, m "o' particularly at crisis, like the present,
agree that If Mir Van Buren, be DEFEATED his
nlan s y, nue' be Wing whose every political OPT
u,.y: Vatiance with those Of the great Republican
tv.s g "nh regard 10 a coalition or understanding be.
eaoYgh. VT hlves and Mr. Cuy, have heard ruitors
la, S1' am no, in possession of any information,
o'o warrant my giving it currency
Lnudon. VT taylor Of Halifax, and not Mr. Taylor of
ae vino moved on Monday in the Il Of Delegates
d,ys Of T pos'ponement of the Bill for changing the
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SENATORIAL NOMINATION.


for Hs%monf has tsas G" In
he o I sk
iound Iaor IN the SIGHT OF the Deoerae Enquirer who Is con
the very asced Judge fucker This in
constituency too Curing detection Frst prove
premises and mny slarng concusion
has the Enquirer the of six years term
in the Senate Judge T. will hold the opinions which hr now
tcnu HM the Enquirer grs h support TO man
Hho admits me right Of National Bank or
Internal ImprOrsments VIII suPo Judge IuckeI H. h1
will! ask him tell p.y he that in Henry Clay I""
he supports in Judge Taeker!" Petersburg iOtligenen
We are sorry 10 deprive the Petersburg lntegencef
and all its tribe OF The handle which it has seized in the
above paragraph Judge Tucker is not to be the candl-
date for the Office of Senator, and thus ends lis CAFE
chsm We hope may now consistently 60 on 10
oppose Henry Clay for his constitutional doctrines on
Internal improvement and National Bank But on
these subjects have already stated in sheer justice
to Judge Tucker he is veemenly opposed 10 the poll
ely cxpediency of exercising these Powers-whereas
Mr. Clay is the friend Of both of them. lie IS the aVow-
ed Champion Of 80 million Bank. He is the advocate
Of Internal lmprovements-and what is more, he is Inc
Father of the American Tariff system.
The fact u.s. The name Of Judge Tucker was submitted
TO the Convention of The Republican members on uts-
day night The ample tributes of respect and at
lachment paid the talents, aainments and viz
Of this distinguished man. but three or four MEM
bes openly avowng, that they could not vote for Judge
Tucker account Of the very objections to which The
lnelligencer refers, his name withdrawn from the
nomination. and the question was taken between J"hh
Mason Judge of the General Court and late a mem
her of the Ii OF Representatives. and James Mcdowell
Esq of Rockbrdge and after close vote, Judge Mason
found TO have majority. and was forthwith pro-
nounced be The Administration Candidate for the Sc.
nate The election which is set for to morrow-Judge
Mason is gentleman Of the highest character His
constitutional opinions are in perfect unison with those
of Virginia strict cnnslructionlst decided oppo'
mem of the Bank Of the Tariff OF internal Improvements
clear and unrqoivocal friend of The Administration,
his name al dees all the cavls Of the Wings, and
OF the present supporters Of MIR Rves.
The Convention of the Republicans, which met in the
Senate Chamber Tuesday night, consisted of about
60 members IN person. and a few by proxy-And they
adjourned sine die, sine nocts-aer having completed
their work in an harmonious spirit.
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for the James River and Kanawha Company, and for

for the james River and kanawha Company and for
other purposes.
long debate took place (Which will be given in our
next IN which Messs HoDGEs, EDauSDs Of HALIFAX,
STUART, SMITH, GooDE, DORIAN, BAYLY and ROBERT.
sos, pated-when the being taken on the
amendment, was rejected-ayes IA, noes 70.
MIR. EDMUSDs then moved 10 amend the bill by striking
out the 9Th section providing for additional subscrp
ton 10 the stock Of the private company.
Mr. BAYLY made two three remarks in reference to
the amendment being out of place.
Mr. EpMuSDs then Withdrew his motion 10 amend the
9Th section, and moved TO strike out the 9th.
After some remarks from MIR. WITcHER in opposition
TO the bill and Mr.. WATKINS 10 lis favor,
MIR WlrcHER again took the floor in reply; and hav-
ing occupied time, he gave way to MIR. EDmusps,
on whose motion, the House adjourned.
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IN SENATE.


On motion of Mr. BoSDuRAST, The bill concerning the
disease among horses, called GIanders, was taken up.
Mr. DYER moved lis Indefinite postponement. Lost
ayes 5, noes II.
After some conversation in which alessrs BoSDuRaSr,
McMuLLES, DYER GOOD, WIN. SMITH, Is h SMITH
and BILLiNcSLY, participated, The bill being slightly
amended Mr. DYER moved further 10 amend the bill by
exempling tie counties Of PittsylYana, Patrick and
tlenry-nesa,ived After undergoing other amend
menls the bill passed.
Mr. MARvIE reported bill concerning the Eagle lio-
tel, 10 the City of Richmond.-laid on the table.
Mr. HUSTuS reported ball amending the bill for the
better organization of the militia Laid on The table.
On motion Of Mr.. BoNDuRAST, the Senate adjourned.
Bedncsd0y february 18Th.
The House of Delegates informed the Senate that they
had passed two bills (see their pruceedIngs which
committed.
Mr. Coop reported bill concerning the Exchange
and North Western Banks. Laid on the table.
The bill which came by the message bill con-
corning VIM. d Manning, &c. Committed
On motion of MIR. Coop, the bill dlyorcng Jane l..
Evans and her husband Ephraim Evans, taken up.
lengthy debate upon It's passage-Messs. Good,
Patteson, Anderson, Boudin and BENZ Smith in favor;
and Messrs. flo!Ien,an, VIM. Smith and McCarty, in
opposition. The bill then passed-Ayes II, Noes
II.
On motion Of MIR. DYER, the Senate adjourned.
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On motion Of MIR. DYER, the Senate adjourned.


BERKELEY DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN MEETING.
Al meeting OF q respectable number OF the Demo-
cratic Republican voters Of Berkeley county held the
18th Of January, 1882 at the house Of Capt Peter Gard
ner according 10 public notice, for the purpose OF ap
pointing delegates TO meet Democratic brethren of
this district in Convention TO nominate suitable person
to represent this district in the next Congress OF the u
s., whereupon Dr.. Thomas Page was called 10 the
Chair and J. Is. A. Nadenbousch appointed Secretary
The object OF the meeting having been stated, the fol.
lowing persons were appointed 10 draft resolutions VIZ
Jacob SeIbert jeremiah Hawkins, w. q. Burns Henry
&. Small, Joseph Burns and j. u A. Nadenbousch; who
having retired Tor a short time reported the following
preamble and resolutions, viz
In viewing the transactions which taking
place al the Seat Of Government iorciby struck
with The great changes which have taken place in the
movements Of number of public from different
sections OF the county. We individuals who for
mery exercised flaming zeal in support of the last and
present Administrations, turning with all the fury with
which they capable Of surchargng their heated ina
g;naons, in opposition to all the leading measures Of
those Administrations, without condescendng, We
conceive give their constituents any sufficient
for doing We are, therefore, led 10 the conclusion
that when a man abanjons one party TO coaIcsce with
another he is often more actuaed by culpobe motive
than q rrtuuus action.
Rssoired, therefore, That this meeting has the most
unbounded confidence in the wisdom integrity, cad pa
lriorsm Of the present administration Of the General
Government.
ReSOired, That will not support any individual for
Congress, who entcIains different feelings and Jews in
relation thereto
Resotrtd, That committee Of eight be appointed 10
meet in convention, at place which may hereafter be
designated, by Democratic friends Of the different
counties Of this Congressional district for the purpose Of
nominating suitable person 10 represent in the 26lh
Congress
Upon motion, the following gentlemen appoint
ed said cummlre, viz Jacob Sebert, jeremiah Haw
kns, Dr. John Hedges Michael X. Seibert, DR.. Tho
5. Page Henry U. Small, Joseph Burns and J. b.
A. Nadenbousch.
Resoired That inasmuch Marlinsburg is the most
central point in this district would respectfully
it The most convenient place for the meeting OF
said convention, should il meet the appreciation of our
Democratic brethren Of this gressiona district.
Rcy0ired, That the proceedings Of this meeting be
signed by the chairman and secretary, aud published in
the MaIlnsburg Gazette Charlestown Free Press, WIN.
chester Yngin!an, and Romney ln.elIigencer.
On notion adjourned
THOMAS S. PAGE, Chairman.
J. Is A. NADESBouscH, Stcretary
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-02-14
THE BAIL MOVING!

Al large meeting Ut the Republicans Of Caroline
county. held at the Bowling Greea, Monday, lllh
Feb Chat being Court day. for the purpose Of taking
into consideration, lhe Appeal to the People made by
the meeting Of the Republican members Of the General
Assembly William Harrison, Jr was called the Chair,
and VIM. A. Moncure, was appointed: Secretary
The object of the meeting having been explained by
W G. Minor. il unanimously
RcsOlred That we cordially approve of the plan for
Convention Of the Republican party Of Virginia
semble Richmond, the Sd Monday in March next,
as an efficient Of promoting concord and unity Of
action amung ourselves, and that Delegates from this
county be appointed to attend the said Convention.
Whereupon the folio wing gentlemen chosen the
Delegates w. W. Dickinson w. G. Minor, Francis
" Scott, Geo. Filzhugh, Joseph Flippo, Madison H.
JONES' Christopher Baylor, A. &. Coleman, w. Ia
liaierro, Edmund Clarke, Dan. DParna,le, W. Bank
head, Benz F. Taliaerro, John o. Sutton.
On motion,
Resoired That the Chairman aud Secretary be added
TO the delegation.
On motion,
ResOired Tha, the Editor of the Richmond Enquirer
be requested ,opubsh the proceedings of this meeting
Aud then the meeting adjourned.
WIN HARRISON, Chairman.
w. A. MoScURE Secretary.
u Thus the ball is roing-the Democracy is rous.
ing, and rallying round The Convention.
We shall publish in next Call for the Republic.
cans of Richmond 10 meet order to send Delegates 10
the Convention
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Surry County Election.

Col Jas S Clarke has taken his seat in the House Of
Delegates as the Delegate elected 10 supply The va
cancy occasionrd by the death Of VIM. Bailey, ESD
The polls held The LIST inst and were kept open
three days The result was, for Col. Clarke l26-for
Capt D. Booth ll5-C.s majority H. They are both
friends Of the Administration.
u We requested 10 announce Col Clarke as
candidate the Spring election.
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MARSHALL THEATRE.

Benefit Of Mr.. and Mrs. LYME.
FRS, night Of Schers Tragedy Of The Robbers; or,
the Fathers Curse nj, r.,
First night Of the Nautical Drama oil Black hyea
Susan. ....,<, r., ..
1v;u r.. n,osen,ed the celebrated Tragedy Of the
Robbers or the Fathers Curse.
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THE DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.


The february No. will be issued to-day in Washing.
ton City the Press and the Agent expects 10 deli
yer it to the Patrons in The City Of Richmond Satur
day or Monday morning.
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DEATHS.

DIED. the 9TH instant Charlottesville at the residence OF
her sTandhcr Mr. Alexander Garrett, SUSAN JoHSsoS only
chlId OF A!uSaudrr and ErclHa X. Duke.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-02-14

The Winchester Virginian publishes the proceedings
of the Republican members of the Legislature their AID
Dress and their Call ora Convention OF The People 1t
States that 'hey will merit and receive the attention OF
every democrat throughout the Stale, and show that II
The party be lue to ITSELF has every thing to hope for
and nothing TO fear in the coming elections
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THIS cOyGPEssJON4L DISTRICT.

Two Wing Candidates have already been announced
in this gives great pleasure TO announce
in the following Communication that Republican Can
didate will be broughlinlo the field Mr. Randolph is 4
decided friend Of The Administration, and avows the
Greed which Correspondent truly ascrIDes to him.
He is gentleman Of fine atlanmens. and Of superior
qualifications We congratulate the Democracy Of the
District, in seeing him fairly and actively engaged in
the canvass-We were perfectly willing 10 cope with
the Wings under any circumstances, and not
but could heat them nge-handcd, man TO man.
ddate TO candidate AT least were willing, like Ma
Miller, when he s!nrmed the battery at Bridgwale 10
"DO it or 10 TRY" Can defeat the Wings,
unless we TRY: At all events, the very effnr, will
keep the blood up-w rally the Republican party
keep the lines distinctly drawn though literally support
ed-preserve strength and perhaps increase it.
To Tie POLLS then!
TO TIE EDITOR OF TIE ENQUIRER.
You will please state that poll will be held for WM.
b. RASDoLPn, Esq rs The Republican candidate TO
presen, the counties Of Hanover. Henrco New Kent,
Charles City, and the City Of Richmond, in the next
Congress MIR K is respectfully invited TO attend the
different counties in the District, and address the people.
MIR R is opposed 10 the Tariff and opposed to y. S.
Bank and also opposed to Internal improvement by the
aid Of the Federal Government In fact, he is Repub.
lican OF the true stamp.
MANY VOTERS THE DIsIRIcT.
q