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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-09-11

We might 90 in this way in every State where the
Whus have had either permanent or accidental fool-
hold-but The facts stated have never been dened u
is useless 10 pursue them further. Their only defence
against the odIun they justly excite, IN gratifying with
ont rcmurse 81 c0rnnrant rapacty IS the OLD cry "f
swolf, wolf '-prnscrptlon, against the Aah'histf"-
ton-a charge as illiberal as it is false.
Now where is the justice or reasonaoleness lot inns
wholesale work of prescription Tor OPINION sake - u
to be found in the conduct of the late or present ahni-
nisraons: No, it IS not Zen: JACKSON II Is "ue'
did make removas-so did Mr. Jefferson; and the rea-
son was obvious why they removed more than the'r
predecessors Each of the preceding Administrators
was the friend of his predecessor IN oihce ana supported
the measures of his Administration, ana consequently,
there was no necessity for removal. When Jefferson
and Jackson however came into power they found all
the Offices i'm possession of their enemies VINO hao re-
sorted to foul and dsrepuabe means to defeat ter eec-
tons-for instance, Jefferson dismissed those VINO pa.
ronized Porcupine Gazette, conducted by VIM Goo-
bett; because that paper had propagated against nun
the vest caumnies and basest SANDERS Jackson as
Missed those who had encouraged the authors OF the
false scandaous and malicious charges against nm ~
he ne wspapers pamphlets and coffin handouts OF the
day These dismssals were necessary 10 snccesslui
administration Of public affairs and made IN strict con-
fornitv to principle laid down by Washington during
his administration. What SAID that great man:
81 shall NOT whilst administer te Govern
nen brn. into Office of consequence; koW W.,
whose political adverse 10 the measures winch Tue
Government is pursuing; for this IN my opinion, Mou "
political suicide That would enharrsS IT. mo
is certain"
But, Mr. Van Buren, has made no removals from Oh
fee for opinions sake-the word of his competitor 70
| he contrary notwithstanding. MI van henssa'aef
was dismissed because of his advanced age and physI
cal ncompe,ency to attend to the duties Of Postmaster
It Albany, and Mr.. Flagg, Comptroller OF the State,
faithful and efficient officer substituted, who had been
r opinion sake prescribed by the Governor OF " YORK
Immediately after his election. The removals by alr
Van Buren, have been very few, and in every case for
ause But if he had been disposed to act out the rule
o the same extent practsed By the Wings, and for
which he is nevertheless blamed, what fine field he
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-09-11

man! lie could scarcely have pointed his gun in any
direction, without bringing down Gat iark; bat he
has not done sothe one, stall the tenant of the rusty
walls ." the Treasury and the other, ever and anon is
Hitting III the sunbeGms Of Executive patronage
Here is unofficial table furnished at the request OF
member Of Congress showing the relative number of
Wings and Democrats in the offices ut Washington,
with The respective and aggregate relative amount they
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-09-11

gTAl.I. STOCK OF BOOKS, Sc.--J w. RN>boLrH Co.,
Earlcy'> Hotel, Main Richmond respect
fuly inform Country Merchants, aud the public generally that
they their Fall supply OF BOOKS, SThFloNA
RY MUSIC, FANCY GOODS. embracing
than generally found Book Virginia.
They profess urrscll all others, hn hope
a ut The liberal l
bu and unrrm low prices.
J binding oil every DESCRIPTION executed best
StyIr. by J. ". RANDOLPH x Co,
R,cbwDrd.
SEPT 36-llt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-09-11
Just yuLlished. and far sale By J. WARnocK,
The Virginia and North Carolina Almanac,

CALCULATED By Dawn RicH.FDsoS Of Louisa county, Va
u containing. addition the Astronomical Calculations,
members Of Congress and Legislature of Virginia.
Virginia and North Carolina, the flowngt)
Wit hat Stock 10y
State Virginia the several Banks and what amount Of Dv
has been received by the State the stock July
1882 Inclusive tocial and, for information worth times the
asked for the Almanac Comic Song, Nothing Ee 10
do-lau Schalkcns Three Wbe-Lincs viewing the Tomb
PnrentFaus of Man, BY Ladyiet me see him once
mora Fathers Welcome TO his Widowed auehfer-How IN
collect Fee BlsPhyscan and Snden-Tbe Grey Mare IL the
better Horsr-Hope is sill an Evergreen, Sc, &c
WHEAT WANTED.-We wish TO purchase b'e@ as usual
w will atthe Basin hank, the pots OF Tue Man
chester mis-and for quality VIII give the highest
price, particularly oidshoned white wheat thai VIII
"aN' l''' '%'' '' 49, DAYp ANDERSON, "a, & CO.
July 10 i-we~
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Va, FRIDAY, SEPT. II, 1874
CHARLOTTESVILLE CONVENTION.

- VHAKI.Ul TESViiI.E CONVENTION.
we have seen a letter from Charlottesville written
on wednesday morning, which states that the Demo
cratic Convention was Just about to organize. Dele.
gates were pouring in from all parts of the State and
the accounts they brought from the People most
cheering to the good Many gentlemen of talent
were in atteidance--and look forward with pleasure
to the happy influence that will be exerted by the
ton of these Representatives OF the People, the
cess of the Democratic party i'm November.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-09-11

vrr. Luru: 10 II
inc 81 d o July, 1885, large class ot P"stmastcrS
appointments the President and SENATE, III which
class There have been removed ~ Mr. Van Buren, trtern'
What will the Wing say to this:
The Wings claim credit for not having carried the
work Of prescription far in this State as 1t has been
carried in others. They made the attempt and partially
Observation-Disclosures the Of Richie and Daniel, in
the session OF Sd; witness their attempts since. The
is that they have had the power so far as
To venture Il general SIrccp
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-09-11

from the the subscriber, the insrsee,
rea OF and st streets Thursday, the 25th ut, gh'
ao cow, with white legs and beya small star IN ner
in scarcely perceptble and cropped in both
h low condition il Ia expected she Wi, make for Mr. fsf.
lher late owner Meedhs, where she was raised
t,n Of Cold Harbor Hanover Whoever VIII re-
ward S s1o's'ioei a. his ohi'e' wa iIHWFs CHEST
July 3 l6-tf
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WILLIAM AND MARY COLLFGE.-JAMr. lpI,rIN NJ. d.

NIII.IINM MD NNKf IOTLI IE-JAME IRnfiN, VI. D,
w al University of PanuSs lvaii aud THoI
- MiL>GToS from London respectfully that they
VIII. : October, i-il Establishment
williamsburg Virginia, Apolhccars, Druggists, bookseller,
Dealers Fancy Goods. All ten aud Other Books and
tionary required college VIII b. sold the prices
in Virginia. Physicians prescriptions viii be-
carefully made up and large stock 81 the best Medicines and
Drugs will constantly hand They WIN import
any books Instruments Europe direct with the
ScitIuu already opened correspondence with London,
Liverpool and art and hope by moderate charges and attention
Ia hI>Incss o obtain share Of public patronage.
Sent n a;-UtlJO
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Died al his residence in The of Louisa, Capt RALH
excellent man, heart paic, NY pen can scarcely
perform IL office Where hr known he
pccted-n the various c,tions husband f1fher SON and
master, spcuor,iy pre- In h. death Louisa
county the loss Of patriotic good honest, faithful and
rolyc children IraI noble father. writer Of ms article
looks in society for his substitute Alas there
no, not Ii worth honor, Christian virtue him
passport Ia another aud better world than this his chartered
Ellis hand the good mau fastrn< on the SKIES
And d. a1h roll nor feels the IDLE wlth,
Thus the pure olive IN some y Ivan scene,
Crowned hy fresh fountains with eternal green,
Lifts it, cay head and iluwcry ringlrts fair,
And plays and dances IN the gentle ar,
When 10! whrIwind from high Heaven invades
TIN, vigorous plant aud w,lers all lis shades;
II lie nprooed from us genial bed,
Al"vciy ruin, drf,ccd and dead
Died at his residence Buckingham county, the Eth Inst,
private reIarious OF life in which he known as husband IA
r arr "r nrishho his tender ard affect orate kindness
stood prc.pInnent IN the duties he
nature and education rmment qualified A. justice OF the peace
precursor reconciliation peace with the par
lies ul"ant. The precrp al the Christian religion, which he
need with delight, the track which seemed h-
pleasure wal exercising and enjoy opinions and
freely awarding the privilege all others. In word,
was his maSm 10 do justice" love mercy, and walk humI be
"r" m God, in whose love AMI mercy ne expressed perfect
ctpn which terminated hrs useful m was rdauS and painful
but "nc n was all other msrtn". with true Christian
acqantlncs that attended his inmea the deep sormml and
depicted e"nt' mace The sympathetic tear la,
expressive an his that the write Of This article can
,The Richmond wing and ynch5urs virgnian Will please
cnpy.
Dra, IN Saturday the 18Th ultima, rcdlnls pulmonary
disease, npM,s g. MEREDI of the county Of LoulSa the
10Th of hS agr.he Trend who pens this Obituary feds
adequate 20 d" justice the worth aud character OF this arnablc
gcn,cna The recollection u his manN vucs will remain
fresh IN III" mrnio of his family aud ffrnd, which tho
whitening hand Of breve will obtrTar. Not
only his doIc-tc and friendly relations his fr and
duct and hantlr>>, hut Christian, lac
bright example, worthy ls m,acd.it early period p his
life he became convinced a" the Necessity of religion and at the
II obey the Gospel Of his Lord and being
rcd with him baptism. after which time his whole life and
yeaton CunirInae 10 his profession strictly pinus him
self aud often cNring others live according the prrcepts
Of the gospel woudrn that he should the King OF
TerrOrs rmltsS and Observing
relation hen dying 81 all afraid die for SAID
he hr Christian hope IL worth the unlrcrse"nIorng his
friends around him prepare nd meet HIM IN that world where
would h. more, committed
God who It"Rcsf Ih who do his commandments,
thai they right Of frtla they
through the Cy.
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MARkETS-Rmbaop5, Sgi :, lsl1
TOBACCO Inspections Of >maiP:irc Keep steady and
the demand fIig.
dy STlr.
WuE.-Salrs lOj 10 Tor good qtystricrIy prime
llj BAGWELL, SMITH u JONES.
WHOLESALE PRICES
WHp,-FTom - Ia 81 - per busie for red and white
per quality.
CunS-Nrry duh sale q ~ ror buslcI.
WORKMAN, McGRlDER & co.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-09-11
| ARGE. STOCK OF p

aRiE STOCK OF PIANO FoRTES FOR SALE u" Pc
rN5arg, prynd-1he subscriber has for sale III Petersburg
sc and weleected stock of PIANO FORT varying IN
f fon two hundred seventyve to six hundred dollars
Noone help admrnp these Pianos-the fine
and the finish and tasty The subscriber had the pleasure
sending several Of his Pianos Richmond few days SINCE
All which very superior would he pleased TO furnish
any odets the favorable terms He has sold upwards
proved defective. Z. p NASH,
Petersburg, Ia.
os-itif
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On motion Of Col John Mcpherson,
Resored That copy of these proceedings be trans-
mted 10 the Richmond Enquirer and Sentinel of the
Valley for publication.
On motion of Col. A. Keyscr, the meeting adjourned
till next September county court.
GABRIEL JORDAN, Ch'mn.
A. J. O'BaSNoS Sfc'y
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-09-11

National Bank.-Gen Harrlson's friends are playing
their game most foully. In Indiana, in Tennessee, in
New York, NC, Nc, they holding him up
friend TO National Bank-whils his friends in Nir-
GINA, at their Convention in February last, declared
boldly'As to the bank his unqualified dcclar that
unconstitutional is before you; and there
believe, that he is III favor Of bank in any
form, for he is assurcdly opposed 10 a Government
Bank As far know believe, Gen. HARRISON
has but opinion about the bank, and that against
il; and feel we hazard nothing in saying, that he
would not consider any bank constitutional, which in
his opinion would, if established, be both nex pedenl
and pernicious 1--WE quote from the pamphlet copy
Of their address, now before us, p l2l3) Well; and
what do these Addresscrs now say? VIII they now
have the audacty before this people, and tell
them that Gen. II is against bank' VIII any Wing,
who preends to the least candor, hazard the assertion
that Cen H. would not sign bank bill; We speak moi
imprisoned reckless partzans-but to the great
body of the peope-and we ask them 10 see Gen liar.
rsons Greenyle Speech, and say, whether they have
the slightest doubt that he would not sign the bill,
though nc Processes 10 believe unconstitutional
Trust no such Ale is the creature Of circumsan
ces the slave Of ambition and viii become the instru.
ment fsupcrnr minds, of Webster and OF Clay,
complish their purposes
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-09-11
Aggregate,

In favor al Fedcralists, S29gLJ.
Here is a correspondence between DR.. Duncan and
Mr. Kendall, who was then Postmaster General show
ing the number of Poslnasters in the U. ), with their
political preferences, compensation &c;
.iiou,E oF REPRESENTATIVES,, January H. 1889.
ear SIR: II not inconsistent with rule may have laid
do" for your official a" political conduct wonId he pleased YOU
"sr thu nunher of Po>tm,sterS in the United Socs.
sd The u salary they IN the
% What proportion OF them supporters OF The present Ad
sNo" not be in Your power 10 this last
nnn'rr AN yours, with high respect, ~
10 this communication, Mr. Duncan received the
following answer:
Sr: perceive objection unnici dIy
Ter Of The 10Th inst therefore, annex replies 10 vaE m
81 What number of Posmastcr rhc:r the T. sacs:'
hr number Of Postnaers in the L. - the lst day q" De-
GENDER last, was H. 49,
THE aggregate salary they receive in the year,
rhe compensation Of po.imasrs for the year ending Both
June, !c:S8, varied little imm SS4I ,Ga
49, What proportion OF them supporters and friends OF the
present Administrations:
rnstma>trs politically Ahl"ugh making appointments, the
known, there many which the Department
into the politics Of ncumbents 1t believed however that
than hall the Ptmasters Of the e. s politically opposed 10
the Administering.
"AMOS KENDALL
"IIon \. DuScAn'
And here is another table taken from the speech of
hhotucI Hlthoel vi SohSess, sHo"'he tHe huHoet VI
Removals under each Administration from tie origin of
the Governmrnt-rom which appears, that but tnrty
removals. took place during the first three of Mr.
Van Burens administration. Should not this fact put
To shame all those (and especially Gen Harrson) who
making such an cutlery against him, for removing
many for opinion sake:
"M Speaker would call attention TO III" facts contained IN
from N" President, resolution
> al Offices derive their appointments from The President
dismissed Office the 81
March, 7-g up the 81 of March. lsi1 On u those whose
recorded ia ii office Of the Seer ary Of state,
embracing higher officers, the following number
nnyal, have been made,
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W kin,Ls of Pnn1r. B0nkS. A.c.

S,MITil & PALMER opening large additional supple,
> rccrs Journals Day Books Court Records, and Common
Account Books, u all sizes; school Books, complete
rnt. Law Medical and Miscellaneous Books the
Tciy FoolSCap Paper ruled ard mlri
aud well assorted stock, Ink Ink Pwe Bonnet
Boards States pIi. Wrapping Paper, Mur aud Musical
Instruments AnanacS Farmers Calendar Calendar
Virginia aud North ,aruna, Harrison, trockets' Comic
friends and the Country Trade large ma! depend upon
prompt careful their orders the
yorablt
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remarks and, raising himself erect with great rma-
SIS of voice, exclaimed, 81 will throw what hold in my
hand at him who has stolen the axe acc"npan wing
exclamation with violent gesture. At the instant
equity man lodged: rhrrr. cried out Dnw, ''tir
the man who has your axe; and tru" enough search
found the nxe in his possession jus, 50 III this case
anal"gnusly speaking Mr.. Van Dnren speaks in gene
raj terms of the dsngcnunus OF certain iudv
duals towards him, aud the honorable member oi this
district "dodses, and the country cries out, 'thrres
the man"
But it seems there is game worthy the pursuit of
Mr. Bolts but the President. Tho President, who is
forbid by his exalted and dgnifrd station from entering
seems is the only he deems worthy Of nn.icr, .;
all who nhab the limits of these 10 States. Time al
ter time has the dsngcnuous Of the Executive
Committee been exposed by individuals Of equal re-
spectaby with Mr.. Bolts i succession of able and
American People leagucd with Northern Aboitionsts
tn mislead and deceive the Southern shareholder
time after time has it been charged and proved this
Committee that they not only "garbled' one, but
more than public document, to make il mean the
Of what did mean; and yet Mr. Bolts has been
silent as the grave. Oh no. Kendall, Blair, Richie
and their scrbblers are not worthy of his notice. but
the President shall not repeat the charge with 'mpu
nifty. Him, he will hold responslble-and if he will
not notice him personally, he will get at him in his Re-
preventative character and hold him up "caumnia
tor and bcIer There is something in all this, TO our
mind supremely haugh'y and ridiculous, vain, self
conceited aud egostica! that cannot rcpress The
collection Of the well known and appropriate sentiment
"that has this Cesar fed upon.
't.1,
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At meeting of the Executive and Corresponding
Committee of the fsraelites Of Virginia. communication
was read from our worthy and much esteemed brethren
j. b. Kurshedt and Theodore |. Sei1as, Chairman anr
Secretary of the Executive Committee of the lsrael'te
of New York, relative to a correspondence between
them and the Hon. John Forsyth, Secretary of State
on the subject of prosecuted brethren in the East
whereupon, the following resolution was adopted
Resoired That a letter be addressed to his Exceen
cy the President of the u s. expressing the ack
nowledpments of the Israetes of Virginia. in common
with their brethren throughout the United States ant
elsewhere, for the prompt and liberal manner in which
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-09-11
Virginia Petersburg Lottery,

Class H. be drawn Saturday, 9th September, 1870
$4,000. i2,0)0--and ~ prizes of 1000, &c. &c. &C.
hho' tickets SIO-halvcs SJqIartcrs - 3d. certificate OF
aphag" Of III whole tickets $3.50. Halves and quarters IN pro-
intun.
tickets and shares certificates of packages in the above
splendid Lotteries. address u. = GREGORY L CO.,
Managers, Richmond, IN.
Drawings immediately after they TO all who order
a. a'rNp.
iGg2 3O-w4w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-09-11
y. $. GREGORY & CO., Managers
GR.q.y'D CaP1I.4LS FOR SEPTEMBER.
Virginia Petersburg Lottery

VTlSS Y 10 De drawn saturday, TN September, l"IH
SnmNo, o,oJ)-and Or 100 prizes of $1,000, &C., Sc,&c
Nh,i" tickets SlO-halves S5-qIaners 81 90 certificate
package - whole tickets Si20 Halves and quarters in prof
potion.
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Virginia Petersburg LOTTERY

Gas, 10 H. drawn Snurday 9Ih September, $40.
&En' - 11l-and or 100 prizes III Sl,aio, &c &C., &c.
Whole trkr> slI-halvcs S'quaers - - certificate OF
acA,@" Sl3j Halves and quarters in pro
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Tivc hundred aud ten party appointments and removals " ~
doys-nr an average of IL on each executive day."
ssFrirra Rsmorqts IN the State II Nee York.
ssEyary officer un the canals 80
Clcr removals and ATTEMPTED removals by the Governor and
canal Board moi incudn. clerks in the Offices l'9
-
;. !. =, ,ro, ,.,,,v,,. i, G0 I,ys aG
AGAIN in Connecticut the pr0scrpvc' hand of Federalism
has been les busy t!ln in this State. Having ad te ~"
il even exceeds of Intolerance mere nus
~ have Hartford Times, list, of which the following i
!, summary, oil the Federal removals for one year
SJ-.Hggregats Frdera Remocats IN to" States.
New York, in 10 days, 243
Connecticut, in u-l
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Marriages..
Deaths.

Married. the Sd Of Sptembrr tie residence of Colonel
Horace h. Rubards Oxford county, North Carolina by Rev. Nh
Holiness lEnRr LocKErr Attorney Law, of Mecklenburg,
Va. 10 Miss CaTH.RsE JANE JonSsS. the place
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WasIiIsGroy, Sept 5, l3lO

His Excellrncy, MARTIN Vas BrErS, President of the
United States
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-29
Sale of Lots IN Rushv;lIe.

TNvHE subscriber will offer for sale, on the
second Saturday of November next, 100
Lots in thetown Of Rushville, Van Buren, coufl.
ty, Iowa Territory. Nashville situated ten
miles west of Keosauqua, the county scat OF
Van Buren, county half mile from Fox river,
on a high prairie, in a rich and fertile country,
and decidedly the most healthy place in the
Territory. Persons wishing to embark in the
mercantile line, or mechanics CT any kind, will
do we'll to settle in Rushville as it possesses all
the advantages which men of industry and en-.
terprisc could desire. !. .-,s--..
Sale to commence at o'clock on said day,
when due attendance will be given, and terms
made known by az VIM LOWER, q.
sept 10 ts* a1ssa Proprietor.
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-29
MEDICAL. NOTICE. j

nOCT. sROBT IN ARTIN late of Indiana
IL Tenders his professional services TO the
Citizens Of Burlington and the surrounding
country,3ih all the various branches of the
profession.
e He has been twenty years practitioner
in the western States; and he trusts that an
extensive acquaintance with all the prevalent
diseases Of the West, will at once entitle him
10 the confidence of the public, and liberal
share Of patronage. He has devoted much
Of his time to the diseases of women and
children. and to diseases OF o delicate charac-
ter He has good stock of pure unadult.
Grated medicines selected expressly for his
own practice. He will be found at the Of.
fee of Doct. James Davis Cd Jefferson Street
near the river, where he will attend to Oil
calls, in the line Of his profession. ans;
Burlington, July 90, 1910.
yf Gazette cof)Y. fss}I5 AsfT&58 a4sQ ~
The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-10-29
INFoRNx.a7YOV PANIED.

1OHNs S. JENNlSON, left Muscatinc Co.,
q Iowa Territory, on the 9Th Of last April,
with the intention of taking Steam Boat at
4 New Boston Illinois, for Augusta, Kentucky,
where he has not arrived, neither, can his
friends heur Of him. $ He is Is years Of age,
rather small, with light hair and complexion.
and il supposed if alive to DC running on some
respecting him addressed to me, by mail, at
Bloomington, Iowa Territory, will be very
thankfully received by his relatives.
ss4 @ ;t} II. D. JENNISON.
News Papers on the upper Mississippi and
= Ohio rivers, will please give the above u few
insertions. s 81 M ss
Sept A-pd3t gss-f -; 6, Is