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But which will you choose as your representative:
presume that with such of you are friendly to the
Administration there can be no difficulty. But what
course will such of you take advocate the election oi
General Harrison: Recollcct that before the Legsa-
ture Of Virginia meets again, the Presidential contest
will be over And submit TO you whether, IN hhng
an Office the term of which is four years, you ought
to be governed by test which ceases to exist rs
such, before the term of service commences even:-
Before the next winter the Presidential contest will
be ended. Aner that time, it is hoped that parties
will be ranged according to principle 1t IS beiiev-
ed that this will be the case, let the coming con-
test end as it may. This view of the subject seems
TO be obvious, and need not, therefore, be enlarged
upon Should this be the case, or even in any event
which of these candidates most probably will be witt
youo Mr. A., agreeing with you IN fundamental prin-
cpes will he not most probably be found by your side
in the various mutations of parties? Many OF you
who support Gen Harrison, declare that you only do
to get the present party out of office; and that that OBJ
ect effected, you will oppose him. If he conducts his
Administration upon Federal principles Nay, some o.
you 60 far say that you do not doubt out ina
you will be forced to oppose Gen HARRISON ne be
elected In this event. you may calculate with aoso
lutte certainty upon MIR. Ailworths cooperation Bu
how will it be with Mr.. Gusts; He is National
and the measures which will disple you, Will be mos
acceptable to him. Will you, for the poor qualification
of seeing it trumpecd in the newspapers that you have
elected a Harrison man. incur the risk OF eleyatlng
permanent opponent Will you, for the sake OF par
~ mph-admitted by many of you to be OF conec
cide HAMPTON.
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tt tklSiS, IsiU-tHhP. u
iet are the times Try mems souls: The summer soldier
wa w sunshine atro, will in this crisis shrink from The service
4. nan and woman Tyranny, like hell mol easily con
d y W. have this consolation viii, that the harder Tue
'' "Ie more eO1ouS the triumph. -DEcEanEK 70, 100.
Natsmss, Of the Qucstioa.-In the history OF man
wo anagonIstical principles have ever been called into
su9n, tie Prcdeges Of tic fec, against the Principtss
:? u. many Under whatever form the contest may
present. itself, tins is the fundamental movement IT
~ oeeN man against the open tyranny OF kings II
%'s oeen man against the expressions OF an avowed,
s"c'Ec nobility; to-day it is man against money as
'hehe oil The few to enslave and degrade the many,
~ maze them blind instruments for the accomplish
fa' Of their destruction; and this must be done
"et The forms and sanctions of the law. The Re-
u"on broke down the mere forms of kings and lords;
ahee!icc the parchments which the titles OF no.
u, "y were written, but it did not destroy the spirit,
- power the privilege, the nobility of the Arlstocra-
"SSe survived under the form, and have been pro-
'I TI under the taih of Federalism!
:, .W IS fedcra'ism'-Oppostion to the Constitution
mIS United States. The creeds of parties are en-
'Vu "a lsIc declarations and acts Of individuals; and
H., '"E by reference to these, as manifested by the
WIS Oh parties, that we learn what the dstlnc-
,-, pnr'picS which guide their conduct. Man IS The
H. sentative OF his own principles, and leaders are
., representatives. Of parties, and John Adams and Al
,sn Hamilton stand in the forefront OF Federal
4a opposition TO the Constitution of the United
ms, 'ho 70 the principles upon which It's compro-
AMI "eFe founded. Their elements were peculiar
S'"on 10 both Of these men, and constitute the
r; pes OF their action.
i,y l"hSu,utlon denies the existence of dlstlnc-
. an S'ocracy John Adams in his Defence, vol l.,
u contend, that the English Constitution
Vent Dry, ,he most stupendous fabric of human in
IL al, The "nturai -4ristocracy should receive
nse y"'' ana Inst weight in society by giving It
y,a,.' "'S 70 appeal 10, against Tie madness Of me
d. constitution recognises no distinction except
We choice Of his iellow-ci,izens over another to
al winch are open alike to the aspirations OF
d boa, ADAMS, page 3Sl, says The distinctions
ate Gnu u fch are as necessary III States of conside-
'''' as labor and good government-thc poo
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bill concerning the Richmond and Fredericksburg
Railroad Company to which the House had disagreed
No farther business being before the House, Mr.
Crutchtcd requested TO inform the Senate OF The
readiness OF The House 10 ad journ sine die.
similar message received from the Senate by
Mr.. Garter
Mr. DoRnAy moved that the House adjourn die.
The SPEAKER, before submitting the question: adj
dressed the House follows:
Gentlemen thank you with heartfelt gratitude Tor
the frequent proofs which have received yonr con-
fdence and kindness. shall continue TO cherish their
recollection through life, with those emotions which
intercourse has been so well calculated to inspire
We part now, gentlemen, perhaps to meet no more IN
the same department of our counrys service: but the
scenes which we have witnessed together will always
to remind of sentiments of esteem and friend
ship, which trust have been mutual, and of those
high obligations of patriotic duty which the citizen of
republic should feel, whether private or public
station.
to reflect the wishes of my county, and carry my
own convictions of public duty AS the Speaker of
this House. have endeavorcd to respect the rights and
feelings of its members with scrupulous impartiay,
to regard the interests of our beloved Commonwealth
with fidelity and Justice. must now appeal to you
and to constituents, in that spirit of gene
Gus indulgence which has been so literally extended TO
me, and ask that my defects may not be ascrlbed 10
| a want ofzeal to you and to serve them.
In bidding each OF you aiiectionate farewell,
cannot torbcar, gentlemen to express earnest wish
for your happy return TO those domestic where
alone the heart finds its home, and where trust your
future prosperity may be enhanced by the reflection
that you have contributed to your coun,rys welfare
Nor can behold that seat yet dark with the
mournful drapery of DEATH without remembering that
tribute is due TO the memory of friend scholar,
| statesman, ripe beyond his years, who
turn us, to the home which he left under such
brilliant auspices That smile which was wont TO greet
US when assembled in this Hall, will cheer no
moretha voice, TO whose accents have all listen
ed with delight, still forever-tha hand is not
here to add its pressure 10 parting bcncdic-
tionsit IS cold in the grave where have laid HIM
May the spirit of brother rest in the bosom Of his
| God
! The House then adourncd sine dc
! e Poor Hodges 81 SLuscmond.l
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ErtrHrt IF letter, dated
NASHVILLE, Gll March ,, l~45.
Nothing new; the Wings are making great exertuns
for the Old Granny, but all to effect. am clearly
of opinion that you will find district stronger aud
more united in favor of Mr. Van Buren,, than they
have ever been before.
Mr.. RIvEs's REsoLUrIoS.-The Resolution Of Mr.
Rives "a member Of the Committee of Elections con-
tains, in nutshell, the whole substance of the New
Jersey controversy. The facts summed up in The pre-
amhle, true to the letter We refer our readers 10
the Congressional columns for this exposition Of the
case, which the House has since it offered, virtu
ally sanctioned by its Vote iobC.
MIssIssIrrI.-Thc Legislature of ths State, have by
decisive requested Mr.. Henderson, the Federal
Senator, to resign his in the L. :. Senate. The
cause assigned was his voting against the Independent
Treasury Bill. This IS indication of Southern feel
Ing, in reference TO that important measure Of Mr..
VAN BUREN'S Administration, and is precursor Of
the enthusiastic support the South will render him in
in November next How will Mr.. Henderson act,
The BOUNDARY Qucstion-The London Weekly
Dispatch of the 10th ult., speaking of affairs in this
country, says:
THE accounts received from the l.. s. are oil. Il
threatening aspect The scientific sent on; by
the British Government to survey the disputed terrific
~, said to have reported that, according TO the let
ter, the whole of the disputed land belongs TO Great
Bran-and the full strength of the nation will be put
ont to enforce our right The American Government
are disposed TO Il decisive upon the bsi,
ness.
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,,,s and deposttes-and then the declaration OF
diSe0" Isckson would be realized
Gen ,o,,ld be a mutual dependence existing be-
ih',. * trmer and the merchant, because their in
tween ~" be identified, and their facilities the same;
te'ss : eyery thing tends centrfugaiiy, because all
h"', a. fcltcs are circumscribed to the Cities where
hahh''s established for the farmer without his con-
rFee .rh citizens is the line Of demarcaton
sem the two great contend.ng parties he friends
ADMINISTRATION disposed, as tar as legislative
is concerned, to separate the government from
ar' 'o" pcwer which would tend to keep the banks
the i ;erchants in their legitimate spheres But
ana ~, friends say that have warred upon the
our W. How By endeavoring to bring back the
ta'sm n,ncnt to the position from which she started
"noucul Is this warning upon the currency II
~" has been Tar upon the c"rreRey, II mas oeeh
ihe'e ~" bou BY the Wing, whose aim has been to
bFous the people an irredecmdJie paper currency,
toIs' u constitution neither calls for by its letter or
wn,' Ton If bank has capital of S5,00O,O0O, and
-. ,apcr dollars for of siircr, how is It pos
is - nor 10 redeem her issues: 1t IS Impossible he
s which she issues over and above her real capi-
an'" INCH distracted from the labor of the country
la, for the high salaries paid to the officers
wh'n belonrinS to those institutions. Why should
anu ark receive for his salary three times as much
~ labor as the mcchanc or the industrious farmer
!o ~ nss,ions leave for your sober reflection; and
me ,bs principles have here promulgated, openly
u!V," whatever may be my personal feelings towards
GeI'W ,,,t.uR JOHNSON, under no consideration can
-" VI, INN nv support Why has he been brought out
.Si< nar,icuar crisis Because the enemies OF popu
al . think that they will be enabled TO deceive the
a .rrn, yeomanry of Chesterfield because they are
ls"hsd 10 Col Johnson as man. who is equally at
,,Sbrd 10 b W LEIGH, who' individuality could mol
,rceive the suttrages OF the people men, eiiowcl'
"a n, polis 10 tie polls and give your support
aF, faithful representative Mr. Cox, whose political
,;srplgs are identified with yours and the prosperity
- free institutions. Col Johnson declared, on
occasion that he would not again be candidate
Why tins change 1t was produced by voice from
p;bmond, proclaiming nO'o or neeer. Strike, fellow
,,;,sns for your rights, and teach these Shylocks
.ss,n that thew will never forget, and convince them
IN, YOU are able to take Of your interests without
'"'' I:..,ro J FARMER.
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APPOINTMENTS by THE PRESIDENT,

By and nth the 0dricc and consent Of the Senate.
Isaac II. Bronson of New York, to be Judge OF the
United States, for the Eastern District Of Florida To-
the term Of four years, in the place of Robert R. Reid,
appointed Governor of that Territory
Alfred Balch of Tennessee, to he Judge of the L.
States for the Middle District Of Florida for the term
Of four years, in the place of Thomas Randall whose
term of service has expired GioJe.
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rINE Shers Isle of Wight. Grrcr,
Southampton, Smrry and SUSSEX; M.ckcnburg and Haitian;
Buckingham, Campbell and CIbcand AcCUnack, Noramp
Elizabeth City, York and Warwick: culpcprr Madison, Rap
paannnck and trcene Frederick Jefferson Clarke, Tar
we'll, Wytr Grayson and Sinyi, Greenbc Monroe, GILES,
Montgomery. Floyd and Mercer and the Mayor the 0f
Williamsburg, will take notice. that elcc held al their
CuutuIse and other places appointed by w for holding ccc
fourth Thursday April next Ia choose Senators 10
represent their respective districts in ;c next General Assembly
A. HiNSFORD, {. 6.
I,rrt
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(Fr0w the Ptiiddelphm Exchange Books, March ~

Posi- OFFICE, Columbus, Ohio, ]
10th March, lsIO.
A highway robbery was committed on the great mail
from Cincinnati to the East, last night, about three
miles East of Springfield Ohio, by two armed men,
who, after nmidatns the drivers, entered the coach
and took from it the Cincinnati bag Prompt and
ergec measures have been taken to recover the mail
and arrest the robbers.
As far as asccrtancd, in the above mail were the
packages from Louisville, Ky, for Philadelphia, Of the
-ih and Cincinnati. Ohio. OF the 9th inst
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Amelia March !, 1910.
arch l0r--aaMlN-

GONVERShZIONE MTSiCALE.-Mr. WAITE, "7u,hor Of Tie
- BOrder Niodc, Lays Tronbaiou," &c. viii hold
ConrSa-iops HaieGe the eay Eard Songs Literature
Of Ireland Monday EreiHg, March 22, rrpsc Hall
IN the progress tins Lecture, which will open
Of Tara, the Ancient Palace of the Irs Kings,
time Of the Monarch CoRMAc A. II. .ji-tir following Mrio
dies will be introduced illustrations
TIC musical accomplishments The Harp that through 1aaS
Hallh"Ern, the Tear and the Smile shine cyc'''Whrn &:
who adorcs Thee'and other selections from the , Mclodi,
and Mr.. VS. Lyrical Works
Tickets Smay be had Mrfstors Music Store and at tbs
Hail. on Monday evening.
To commence al half past O'Clock precisely.
March lcf-It
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JOIIN UiMDEN-I wish 10 farm tins very fine Young STAT
lion the present of hi, havin. received
inches igh and remarkably well formed points and
races mile heats. lie
oqh Maid Of Athens noted race
Malcomb My address Gooias, Hanover County, VEafy
application rs possible Is requested WIN. l.. WHITE.
March u l0j-2
4J-The Wing will please cepy the above two weeks.
IN CHANCERY-ViRGixI,-A rules holden in the Clerk
flee of the County Court Of Hanover, the m day March,
1870:
Thompson Mills, Plaintiff.
James b. Matthew'S Archibald r. Matthew'S Matthew'S
James Long and Ad,ine his wife, James d. kimbrgh and Eli
zabeth his wife, and Felix Matthews, Defendants.
The defendant Archibald r. Matthew'S having entered ma
appearance and security according 10 the act m Assembly
and the rules OF this Court and appearing by satisfactory e"
dcnce that he Is nlabltan OF This country II Is ordered That
next and bill OF the plaintiff; and thai Of is
order be forthwith inserted in newspaper lhhed III the
city Richmond months successfully, and that another
copy Eosted the front door Of the Courthouse OF this County
A COpyTrstc PHILLIP u. hlSSlON, L H. L.
March 81 iU--"ow
~ CIiANCERY-VIKGixI,-A rules holden Clerks Of
the County Court Of Hanover, the 9Th day Of March,
1890
Thomas B. Ander,on and George " Mclaughlin exors Of John
McI..ugllin dec, flainti!Is.
Archibald r. Matthew'S James g. Matthew'S John Matthew'S
Long and Alkaline his wife, James D. Kimboug Eli
zal.h hi. wife, and Felix Matthew's Defendants.
The defendant, Archibald T. Matthews, havn.
given security according the Of Assembly
and the rules of this Court, aud appearing satisfactory
dcnce that he Is not an inhabtant Of this county, ordered that
the SAID Defendant do appear here the rst day Of Nay Court
next and answer The original amended and supplemental bill OF
The plaintiffs; and that copy Of this order be- forthwith inserted
in some newspaper published the city Of Richmond os wo
months successfully and that another copy be post The front
door of the Courthouse of this County
March u l9j-wS.v
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To tie State Rghts' TOters Of The iccom0c Senator


District
desire TO make few suggestions to the State Rights
Voters of the Accomac Senatorial District, whether
they be friendly or unfriendly to the Administrations
whether they he Van Buren, men, or Harrison men.
There are two candidates presented TO you for your
suffrage John b. Aworlh, and James W. Gusts, both
of Accomac. Aworth is State Rights man, Of the
strictest sect lie Jackson man, and sustained
him opposition 10 Mr. Adams, and afterwards in oppo-
sition 10 Mr.. Clay. He separated from Gen Jack.
son at the time Of the issuing of the Proclamation, and
Of the enactment Of the Force Bill. The breach be-
tween him and the Administration party, was widen
ed by the Protest, the EXpunging, &c But it is IN
derstood that the Administration of MIR. Van Buren,
has done good deal towards reconcIling him to his
old party lie is opposed to the Bank agency, in ad
ministering the finances of the General Government
and advocates an entire divorce of Bank and State
He opposed to the election Of Gen Harrison; but is
not prepared to become the parzan Of Mr. Van Buren,
Mr. Gusts, the other hand, is Federallst Of the
old school, and advocates all of those measures which
characterize the policy of that class of politicians. lie
is in favor of Bank of the United States-agalnst the
divorce-in word, latitudinaran. He is unqualI-
fedly opposed TO the AdminIstratIon-and IS the
warm and devoted partzan of Gen Harrison lie sup
ported both Mr.. Adams and Nj Clay
Ailworth Is i of superior political information
and of decided talents. Of very humble but respect
able parcntage; he has, by his unaided exersions
and by course of life the most uncxceptanab!e "oi
for himself the most envabe characle!
Mr.. Gusts is gentleman, home and abroad, oil lh'
most respectable come xion; and of the most unim
pcachable character In point oi character they arr
equally respectable
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FOR TIE E.NQ UIRER


The Richmond Wing says, at is curious and in
structivc to observe how South Carolina, but few
wears nro the most admired State III the Union, has
faded in public estimation. Nobody thinks of her,
talks of her, knows any thing of her.
What is "public estimation The estimation OF
the Richmond Wing, to be sure. Who is "nobody:
Every body hut the Wings, to be sure. Who are the
Wings: If there is man among them who can tell
what they are, by their common principles, he IS
wiser man than Solomon or DIR. Mitchell. In Flrgl-
mia they are n conservation of old Icdcrallss, with
all the arrogant arrs,ocratic and Boosting upstairs
summed up in the land of fathers by age OF pa
per and stock obbng-a race, claiming all the wealth
and all the intelligence; Dragging that they monopoliSe
all tic speaking talents and all the eating and drinking
talents while they contcmn the working tacnt-a race,
who while some Of them live IN palaces with marble
s,cps mahogany doors and silver knockers, and drink
CHAMPAIGN like water modesly affect great admiration
for the old Farmer that lives in log rddn and drinkS
stuart cidfr amd poSSam toddy -! We admire this
condcscensiun; but il IS not enough TO induce us, by
our own sufrages, TO make services 81 ourselves ana
our children
South Carolina is what she ever was-rue 10 the
PRINCIPLES of 80 John G.. Calhoun is where he ever
was-irue TO South Carolina The Wings may wish
TO obliterate the and they may affect to despise the
other but thew are still bright III the recollection, and
dear TO the hearts of Republicans. John c. Calhoun
stands in peerless majesty, above his caumnIaors:
"Ilr that has l;sl, within his own clear breast
MAY I'll in the centre ana bright day
Iui he thai hides a dark soul and foul thought,
Reni.lrd walks, under the mil day sun"
Calhoun could never be Clay-cErIstened Wing
He could never join band of consprators against
his Southern countryncn He could not claim poll
teal fellowship with Anti Alasonry and Abolition
He could not support Harrison fort the presidency
r.. knows Harrison is Fcderalst, and he must believe
him 10 be- an Abotonist If Harrison is not an abo-
ZIONIST, why all this writing, and speaking, and pub.
fishing of old letters to prove that he is not when, If
there was any honesty i'll Whiggery, tmlght be proved
nn mt ri IN n
an Abolitionist, DO you favor Abolition Surely if
Harrison wants either The sense, the honesty the in
dependence TO answer he is not fit TO be President of
the United States How then can any Southern man,
in his senses support him: HARD CIDER.
FOR TIE ENQUIRER
To tie State Rghts Toters Of The lccom0c Senatorial
District.
desire to make few suggestions TO the State Rights
Voters, of the Accomac Senatorial District, whether
they be friendly or unfrendy to the Administration
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Deaths.

On the 9th Of January last nj her residence In Champ EsrcS
Paris Mrs ELZ,EEr X NJ Hay relief the llay,
Esq Of Virginia. and daughter ." The late James Monroe, Esq
fnrnerlH President of the United States
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- w. MORRIS, attorney ~ Lar VIII in future attend an The
-. Courts Of Louisa, Orange aud pOcliand.
Rcsdence-lnuiSa Courthouse, Va.
March 81 l0f-wla
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ILLINOIS.

The House then adjourned sine dir.
Re Poor Hodges al SLnsemond.1
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NEW YORK FUNDs-For sale, dram for $3.50 80 cent, at
~ SIXTY days after sight. LEWIS I'LL.
-
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FOR TIE ENQUIRER

ONE OF THE PEOPLE,
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-20
THE EYE.

nR WHEELER informs all these afflicted With IMPER
IL FICTION OF SIGHT, or who perceive the symptoms
weakness VISION that he prepared to give adj
vice and administer remedies in a II snch cases.
DR. w viii references the respectable iamle
in this city TO his professional abilities, and those whom
he has cured who have been considered eub by other
lessons
Films, speeks Incipent Cataraes removed without snrsca
Operations j. WHEELER, Oculist,
80 Greenwich street, near the Battery, y. Y.
{h5- Office hours from A. NJ TO o'clock p. NJ.
To Wheeler OctIiSt Greearich Ner York
SR-Prompted by grateful feelings for the of the
sight of my left after had in tried the profess
skill several Physs ans and the remedies prescribed
by the Eye lnrmary OF New YORK. beg leave to return my
acknow Judgements to you. My right eye totally
blind from the Egyptian ophhams and in bad state OF ulcer
alton the of three months and eff
cacous has effected the complete restoration OF my
eyesght and shall consider best beneaeto and
my recommend you all those who be unioru-
batey afflicted with diseases of the yours
with The highest esteem MARY OUTWATER.
Nonarky Jan. IS is4O near Hackensack \. j. ma2 3mf