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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-12-04
IN SENATE.


At IL O clock the Senate was called TO orderly MIR.
Cocke.
John W. Nash, Esq was unanimously chose, Speak
Grand upon taking the chair addressed the snats as
follows:
Gentemen-Before entering upon the dutisof the
station which you ha We assigned me- beg leae to re-
turn YOU my thanks for the honor which you We con-
ferred upon me, in again calling upon me TO preside
over your deliberations. | need hardly assure you,
gentlemen, that it is compliment which shu duly
appreciate under any circumstances but whn re-
collect that the Senate is equally divided etween
the two great political parties of the country, nd that
the vote by which have been called 10 the Cla has
been Of perfect unammity il has been announced
TO me- feel the character Of that compliments greatly
enhanced and that am indebted not less Il Abe IL
beralily and Justice of my political opponentslan 10
the kindness and confidence ofmy own rotcalfends.
Having advcrled 10 the political divisions which ex-
isl in the Senate hope shall be pardoned, eemen,
for reminding you that the great political coitcst, IN
which we have been recently engaged, is nov over.
a nd while would not expect, or ask of anygentle-
uan 10 yield aught Of his principles, or cves party
attachment, yet is due to the peace and tranquility
of the country we'll TO the charities and cofescs
of private life, that much very much Of parry INTO
crance and bitterness of feeling which distinguished in
so eminent degree, late contest, should noe give
place to kinder and better feelings Let the parry who
has been successful remember, that the political srend-
ancy which they now enjsy, cannot long he manaIned
unless their course shall be characterised both by yHdom
and moderation: and the other hand let that party
which is now destined TO become the opposition, gar in
mind that a violent aud indiscrminate opposttn can
never be successful: and tina, TO render IT efeca II
must be founded in justice and pariosm and 'aged
with fairness.
Believing that these sentiments will be readily res
ponded TO by every member of this body and tiat We
shall carry into our deliberations all that csurtey ant
urbany which has heretofore Characterised the Senate
of Virginia, will not detaIn you longer, but ppceet
to discharge the duties which you have devolyed upor
me.
| Addison HansfoTd, Clerk.
l.. w. Allen, Sergenn-at alarms.
! julius Martin and Thomas L. Nelson, were hoscr
| first and second Door Keepers.
John Warrock then chosen Printer to the Senate
On motion Of Mr.. Carter the rules of the las. essor
were adopted.
The 5 peaker laid before the Senate the Govinor
Annual Message, which being read, was laid M The
table
Reports were also received from the Trcnsus ane
First and Second Auditors of the Commonwealth
On motion of Mr. McMullcn,
Resolred, That the Editors Of the several newpaper
of the city of Richmond be permitted to appearrthir
the Chamber of the Senate for the purpose Of rtins
the proceedings of this body.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-12-04

wasting time in clccting Senator.
Mr. MAY voted for the resolution; bull had it beci
asked that its consideration should be postponed unit
the contests from Frederick and Fairfax settled
he in the spirit of courtesy would have assened TO TN
posponemcnt for the present lie was willing nov
that the resolution should be laid The table, SHOULD
the rule be suspended for its reconsideration III,
thought it important that Virginia should he represent
ed in the Senate of the United States upon The grea
business of this nation-and while he was wiling Il
act in the spirit OF Cancellation, he could not neverthe
less consent to postpone the election of Senators INIT
the several contested elections were disposed Of Vir
GINA had been long enough unreprcsentcd. lie APP
peacd 10 the magnnnimity of those in The minority Il
permit the election 10 on and TO come on at an
early day. and terminate, as it nust at last terminate
in favor of some who would yield support 10 The
Administration which was soon 10 come into power
which had received the votes ofsuch overwhelm
ing jority of the people.
MIR. DoRMAN disclamed all party considerations in
introducing the resolution. lie ayerred that if every
contested election resulted in favor Of the Van Buren,
party, the Wings would still have the majority. He
believed that the Wings would be stronger upon the
termination of the contests than they now; but for
the sake ofharmony and Cancellation, he willing TO
reconsider the vote By which the resolution was adopt
ed and that day next week should be selected in
stead Of that designated in the resolution
The question was put upon the motion TO suspend
and decided in the affirmative, and then the vote was
reconsidcrcd
MIR. BAyLy moved that the resolution be laid the
table. After few remarks between Messrs. McRac,
Bayly and May, Mr.. Dorman, with the assent Of the
House, withdrew his resolution, announcing that as
soon as the contests from Frederick and Fairfax were
decided he should introduce another resolution for 60
ing into the election.
Mr.. CRuTcmFIELu offered resolution nstructng the
Committee Of Privileges and Elections 20 give priority
TO the contested election from Louisa, over die
other contested elections which were before them AZ
ter opposition by Mcssrs. May and Goode on mo-
ton of Mr. Goode, the resolution was laid gu the table
Petitions were presen,ed-By Mr. Clayton of Clti-
Gems of Harrison and Monongala for the formation Of
county out of parts Of said counes-by MI Bur
we'll of Bedford, of Martha c. IIemngs prayag the
passage of dvorcing her from her Husband John
Hemings-by Mr. Wade, of Henry Roop and others,
for change in the county line of Pulaski couity-by
Mr.. Smith of Rockingham, of Adam Auds aneothers,
for sale of the lands of Henry Auds dec d. AID leave
to invest the prOceeds-by Mr. jefferson of citizens
of Page, for separate eection-by Mr. Toer,pf ct-
Gems of Campbe for the incorporation of Reedy
Spring Academy in said county-all of which we're re-
ferred to appropriate Committees.
On motion of Mr.. TAYLoE of King Geoge, the
House adjourned.
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TO CAPT. ROBERT u. CoRBIN.

TO CAPT. ROBERT b. CORBiN.
SIR-In YOUR character Delegate to the General
Assembly Of virginia from the County of Caroline,
You will soon be called upon to vote for two individuals
as the Representatives from this State IN the Senate OF
the United States. The peculiar position which you
present occupy, renders 1t matter OF great oouoi
and perplexity TO the course yon VIII pursue. Your
repeatcd declarations that you Republican OF
the School of % and 80, and that you considered 1T
the duty of the Representative 10 carry out inc
wishes of his constituents whenever clearly defined
and ascertained, leave upon the minds OF many, no
doubt that you will for Democratic Senator's thus
carving out what they believed TO be the will Of your
constituents.
II will be remembered, that in the Spring election,
when the canvass was conducted with the most ardent
zeal and ability by both political parties your county,
YOU only obtained the by the very small majority
of two votes and that your right TO the seat is now con-
tested upon the grounds that you are not elected oy
majority of the legal voters of the county 10 say 'he
least of this contest which is now before The Legis'a
ure there fair prospect that you will lose your seat
and that the contestng party will gam H. In .he re
sdcnta election, when the political issues OF Tue re-
spective parties were fully made up, ana clearly ZEN
dered In the people for their deciso your constituents
decided in favor of the present Administration by the
controlnc majority of sixtyeight votes The pott'-
clan who refuses regard this as test OF the political
of his constituents or as an evidence strong
and pnerrno of their preferences and Wishes as man.
f,d IN The clearest constitutional FORM and fails
their AGENT TO reflect them in his political acton, can
be regarded other light than denying the right
of instruction. This, cannot, will not believe OF
vou. unless am driven to it by your future course.
IT. however, you look to your return, as the elected
Delegae from this county, the test by which your
political action is be controlled them ask, if it
would be right or proper for you to vote for United
States Senator's until the contest now pending before
the Legislature shall have been decided, and you de-
clared duly elected. In other words, ought you not
to vote for the postponement of the election of United
States Senator's until the present contest is decided
These sir you will agree with me, are matters OF very
crave INQUIRY and are submitted with all due respect
~ ''A' AvOTER.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-12-04

Translation, with valuable Selections Sir Humphrey Dav
| and others
a. Lives Of the Sgnefs u the Declaration independence
By y. Dwight, ESD One volume, large airo
o. So 81. o. Putarr's Lives. Translated from tho Orrina
Greek with Notes, critical ana his,orca and Life Of Plu
arch by John LInghornr, ". d. aad William Llnghone, II
y Carefully corrected, aud printed from London
Edition. In four large l2mo. vols.
Mr.. J. Orve Taylor Of New York-who has just
delivered three Lectures in this City, on Education
has furnished for The of Primary Schools the follow
ing Catalogue Of Books, which is recommended to
tce
Little Thinker, parts first and second by Salem T0wn-ka,
Infant and Primary Schon Reader and Spelling No l. These
tr c Id In completing spell
and reading COURSE the follow sod be used, and the
order the books here mrnnncd.-Towns Spelling
Bonk-kay y Primary School Reader and Dcner, No.
Chd's Guide, b. Meru:n.-ioung Reader, by PierpUn-
Girls Reading Book by Mrs. SigourneyBoys Reaing Book,
By M. Siguuruey.-National Reader, by Picrponowns
Analysis Gf Deryatvc Wors1hesc complete the spein: and
reading Fer the Writing coursetosters Copy Book
Nos l. , 3, 4, s. g. and SOIney small Geography for be
gnncrs, 10 he followed by Smiths Geography and Atlas late
proved cdionolnry History of the u S-Robhn Outlines
of General iIsorFirst Lessons in Arithmetic by Profr Da
ves-Adams New Arhmec-First essonsn Algebra and Geo
ney, by Professor Davis-Bown's Grammar, small and large
Civil Poliy and Political Economy, by NJ Wilson, Esq This
hook teaches children the and form of our
tic Economy II should studied by every child IN fec go
Physiology for Children by Mrs. Jane Iaylorto be
followed by "Lec's Physiology ia the higher clases-uncc
Davys Chemistry TO be followed in the higher schools by Com
stock's-Miss Swis Philosophy parts Isl and 2d followed BY
Comstock's-Maticr's GenlOgy-MaTshs Book Keeping.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-12-04

COMMUNICATED.
ave of the Democratic Republican Party of the
County of Fluvannn, deem il but sheer right I'D JUS
tice 10 us, to propose to Brethren Of thu same
Party, in all the Counties composing Senatr Fon-
taine's District that instructions be gotten up immc-
dlaely- requiring him in ballotting for Senatorn Con-
gress to cas-, his vote only on such nominee as Will
most probably concentrate the Democratic Republican
vote of the Legislature Of Virgnia-viz ether Of
the late candidates, Mcdowell or Mason.
MANY VOTERS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-12-04

Married. on Thursday morning. the 18th ntimo by the Rov
Richmond to Miss hLLoriLir daughter Of Ottoman Slaughter
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-12-04

NJ We are crowded to-day with the Governor $
Message, and Proceedings of the Legislature, and Of
the Electoral College, &c, &c, Our Editorials are
thus almost swept by the board. We shall have more
elbow-room i'm our ncxt-and when we recommends
our winters publication Ohree times week. we shall
have sea room enough TO spare.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-12-04

E We shall put the extingnisher in our next TO ihe
Dutch and the votes Of Shenandoah and Page
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-12-04

Mr. Edwin G. Booth has withdrawn from the contest
for Nottoway-and in manly spirit worthy the praise
of all honorable men. His Gard addressed to the Wings
Of Nottoway is written from Florida He Declares that
in the Spring ''contest received sufficient number
of votes n the opinion of esery of you which has
been expressed me, and of some ofmy opponens0 to
ene me to the honor of a seat the representative
of the county 1t is true that by including some votes
on the back of the POLL was deprived ofthe return
for which, had made the necessary arrangements to
seek redress before the proper tribunal The comps,
ra,iycv large minority secured ut the late Presidential
election by those opposed 10 the principles advocate,
places me the position of consuming, perhaps, much
Of the time of the Legislature, and of encounterng an
unpleasant squabbe for seat, which the circumstance
alluded TO would render uncomfortable, &c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-12-04

The question was fairly tried at the late Presidential
Election The great Issue made up between the
two great parties; and resulted in Virginia. in the sue
cess of the Democratic Ticket. Virginia declared by
that vote against the Wings, and their candidate for
the Senate, Mr. VIM. G. Rives. Some of the Wings
even gave in to the impulse and declared that the De
mocratic Party entitled to both the Senators That
dream, however, has passed away. The Wings now
go back TO the Spring Election, and call upon every
Whip Delegate or Senator to toe the mark and over
look the suffrage which his county or district has just
given But is not still due to the People Of Virginia,
that the Election should be postponed until the con-
tested elections in the House have been settled and the
Senators can be elected by aful and clear majority Oh
the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. may be mistaken IN say
nc that let those contests be decided they may the
Wings will still have majority. Ought any Delegate
at ali events to rush into the Election before his own
seat has been settled
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-12-04

The New York Herald OF Tuesday expresses "some
doubt about the resumption of the T. S. Bank in Janu-
ary next and if she does resume, there is more doubt
about its permanency. And yet this is the lns,itu
,on which politicians are bent upon making the
fscai aren't of the u. S.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-12-04
No Dis6andins-no DiJa,mins-no Relaxing Of
Muscle.

The Tirpecanoe Club of this City are still in nc-
on-al,hough they do sometimes invite their members
to attend the assurance hat they will not DC Hun
ned ON this occasion-they need not therefore, fear TO
be present"-The Central Committees of Ohio and OF
MARYLAND have also issued their Proclamation declaring
that they do not intend to disband their forces-Wlth
these warnings ringing in ears-and with Spring
Election coming upon us, for members OF Congress-
and for members of the Legislature of 4ld2 on whom
will depend the arrangement Of the Congressional
Districts for 10 years under the new Census, shall
"disband, disarn, relax muscle ?" Never We call
upon the Democrats in the Country therefore, to organ
zc themseves-to stand their arms-and 10 establish
Democratic Association along side of every IIppe-
canoe Climb
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Primary Schools.

We Ind determined to meet the Legislature on the
very first day of its Session. with short article on the
Education of the Children of Virginia We are more
and more satisfied, that the People in this Republic
ought 70 be educated and informcd-d free PaouLe
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-24

the clock is too fast besides! How much
anguish, how many silent prayers in these
irving minutes9 She took up book of
devotion and tried to read, but her eyes
,vould wander from the page to fix on
those heavy shoes. All at once thought
arose that chilled her very heart. Sup
pose her husband should not come! The
weather is stormy. and he has relatives in
the village be went TO-. Perhaps they
have persuaded him il was unsafe TO trav-
ell at night with so large sum of money
about him; perhaps they have forced him
with friendly violence, to yield TO their
invitations to waittill morning. # is stri-
king eight, and nobody comes. The idea
we have alluded to appears to her more
and more probable. About two hours of
such agony the unhappy lady whose .cour-
age had been kept up by the hope of final
rescue, feels her strength fail her. Soon
she hears noise under the window and
listens doubtfully. This time she is not
mistaken. The heavy outdoor creaks
on the hinges, and shuts with clamor; a
we'll known step is heard on the stairs and
a man enters--s tall, stout man, 1t is
he, it is ne At that moment if he had
been the worst of husbands he would
have been perfection in his wife's eyes.
He had only taken off his wet cloak and
put away his pistols, and delighted at see
ing what he loves most on earth, opens his
arms to embrace his wife. She clasped
him convulsively, but in moment recov-
ering her selfpossession puts her finger
on her lips, and points to the two feet
under the curtain.
If Nj. Aubrey had wanted presence of
mind, he would not have deserved to be
the husband Of such woman.-He made
slight gesture to show that he under.
stood her, and said aloud. Excuse me,
my dear, left the money down stairs, I'll
be back in two minutes. " Within that
time he returned, pistol in hand. He
looks at the priming, walks TO the al
cove stoops and while the fore-fnger Of
his right hand is on the trigger, with the
other hand seizes one Of the feet, and
cries in a voice of thunder, Surrender or
you're dead mani" He drags by the
feet into the middle of the room a man
Of most i'll favored aspect crouChing low
to avoid the pistol which was held with
in an inch Of his head. He is searched,
and sharp dagger found on him. He
confessed that the girl was his accom-
nlice. and had told him M. Aubrey would
bring large sum home that night. No
thing remains now, but to give them over
to the authorities. Madame Aubrey
asked her husband TO pardon them, bul
the voice of duty is louder than that o.
pity. When Aubrey heard from his wife
all that she had gone through, he could
only say, "who would have thought you
so courageous!" But in spite Of hel
courage she was attacked that night with
a violent nervous fever, and did not gel
over her heroism for several days.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-24
" THE YALLER FLOWER OF THE
EnD EST Is

A late number of the New York Spirit
of the Times gives a specimen of Ken
tucy speech which "transcends," or 10
come down to the vernacular, which isn't
to be beat. We publish it for the ben
eft of the aspirants in both parties, du-
ring the coming fall election:-
"Felow Citizens--I didn't come here
TO make a speech at this time, but only
jest to extinguish myself as a candidate.
Gentlemen, | am the floating candidate
for the superAuous district, and | only
want to make a few remarks at this time.
A good many of you, gentlemen have
seen me before, and | merely want to
state my views upon the question to be
agtatcd. Gentlemen, / was born in the
county of Sullivan, and foacht up in Knox,
without pearantage, and if it hadn't a
been for the goodness of God who tuck
me up when an orphan boy 81 years Of
age, and gin me an education, | might
have been as ignorant as the common
people, or you, gentlemen. Gentlemen,
my father was patriarch. My father
stained the walls of America with his
blood, and when General Jackson killed
the Indians at Orleans, waded up to
my knees in mud. lam opposed 10 null
LITIGATION. would sooner be gallypOt
slave than for to be a nullifer. haint
got time to give you my views now; but,
gentlemen, there is set of Big Bugs
here who are tryin to put me down; but,
gentlemen, defy 'em. l have always
been for liberty, independence and glory
Gentlemen, hope TO be delivered out O.
the hands of my enemies, as Moses wa.
delivered out of the hands of the bull
rushes. Come over across the way ant
take something, and we'll got better &C
quainted"
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-24
sherif's Sale,

DY virtue of writ Of Fl. fa. ct LIE. ta,, to me
Id directed by the Court Of Go lmon Pleas,
within and for the county of Brown and State of
Ohio, will offer for sale, at the front door OF the
Court house, Ia Georgetown, On Saturday, the
10Th day of October, 1910, between the hours of
10 and o'clock on said day, the following real
estate, to wit. All that certain piece or parcel
Of land situate on Glsdy run, in the county of
Brown and State of Ohio, and bounded aud de-
scribed as follows: Beginning at large white
oak and beech, northwest corner of Martin Bish-
op, running west sc poles to Glady run; thence
down the run, as it meanders, l65 poles, when re-
duced to straight line, to two elmS and Syca-
more on the west bank of the run; thence east,
with the line of Conklin, IS poles, to a stake,
corner to lot now owned by Caleb Conklin
thence north, Is poles, to a stone in the Ander-
son Stats road; thence up said road, about II
poles, to a stone in the line of Martin Bishop
thsnce north, with said Bishops line, lO9 poles,
to the beginning Containing about ninOty-fve
acres.
To be sold as the property of Andrew McQuil-
Ian, at the suit of Sarah Genoways against said
A. MeQuillan. Valued at eighteen dollars per
acre. Terms cash.
JOHN ] HIGGINS, Sheriff B. C. o.
Sheriff's Office, Sept. lst, 1910.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-09-24

called for three glasses of brandy toddy
and then set down by bis side.
"What the devil brings you here, Ma
ry?' said he morosely.
"lt is very lonesome at home, and
your business seldom allows you TO be
there," replied the wife. There is no
company like yours, and as you cannot
come to me | must come TO you. have
a right to share your pleasures as we'll as
your sOrrOws."
But to come to such place as this!"
exposiulated Tim.
"No place can be improper where my
husband is," said poor Mary. "Whom
God hath joined together let not man put
asunder!" She took up the glass of al
cohol.
"Surely, you are not going TO drink
that?" asked Tim in huge astOnishment.
Why not2 You say that You drink to
forget sorrow, and if brandy has that ef-
feet, am sure no living creature has so
good an excuse for drinking as |. Be.
sides, have not eaten moutbfnl TO-
day, and really need something to sup
port my strength
"Woman, woman! you are not going
to give the children such stuff as thatr
cried Tim, as she handed each Of the
children glass of liquor.
"Why notP can children have better
example than their fathers? Is not what
is good for him good for them alsoi 1t
will put them to sleep, and they will for.
get that they are cold and hungry. Drink,
nv children: this is fire and bed, and
feed and clothing. Drink--you can see
how much good it does your father"
With seeming reluctance Mary suffer
ed her husband TO conduct her home,
and that night he prayed long and ferVent-
ly, which he had not done before for
years.
The next evening as, o miracle! he re-
turned homeward with a steady step, he
saw his Oldest boy run into the house,
and heard him exclaim, /" o mother! here
comes father, and he is NOT drunk ~
Tears cOursed down the penitent's cheek,
and, from that hour he has not tasted
strong drink. He has never been vicious
or unfeeling, and, as soon as his emanci
patton from the thraldom Of debasinG
appetite became known, friends, employ
ment and prosperity returned to him. Al
for Mrs. Truesdell, she is the happiest o
women, and never thinks without pride o
her first and last visit to the dram shop.