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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-01-16
(From the Utica Obserrer.


1t is no. TO be expected that full and impartial nc
count Of the dongs at Harrisburg will be presented &c
the public but the curtain has been raised sufficiently
to afford few glimpses of the internal workings of the
machinery Of the Convention; and the important fact
disclosed, that at time, great the want Of
harmony among the members, they the point q
separating cithom making nomination. The state
ment made the authority of federal letter writers
and IS published in the last Utica Wing, which will
give credence among the faithful least in this
county. There were, informed, from the
same authentic sources not less than twenty -four
ballotngs in the grand Committee Of States, Of Com
mittees of three from each State. The friends of
neither candidate would give way; and finally in
despair of making nomination, the Wing assures
moon ,cas made 70 report disagreement and ask TO be
Discharged 1t failed BY only t,eo majority. motion
to the effect again made in open convention.
only arrested bya motion TO postpone for hour
only in the hope that the committee might at that time
port nomination If candidate made the
inss seoxd be discharged and all hope Of nomination
at end 7hs convention ,csxld break up in disorder
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AppnlNrAIENrs EY rnE PRrsIpENT.

BIZ aRd irih the Gdrirc and consent 81 The Senate
Jesse D. Bright To be Marshal Of the t. s, for the
District Of Indiana for the of four years from tbs
10Th day of January $40, when the term of service o.
the present Marshal viii expire.
Samuel Alllnson, TO be Consul OF the I. 5. at Lyons
in France.
Charles S. McCauley, to be Captain in the Navy
from the 9Th December, 1880.
Harrison II. Cooke, to be Commander in the Navy
from the Sd March, 1889.
VIM j. McCluncy, John B. Montgomery, and Ho
race b. SAWYER to be Commanders in the Navy, from
the 9th December, 1889.
George McCrccry, TO be Lieutenant in the Navy
from the Sd March, 1889.
John A. Winslow, Benjamin Moore Dove, James X
Sny, Bernard j. Moclcr Ferdinand Piper, Henry
Wake, Thornton 4. jenkins, and Joseph C. Walsh, to
he Iicu;cnants in the Navy, from the 9th December
1880.
John C. Mercer, and Samuel C. Lawrason, 10 be
Surgeons in the Navy, from the 9Th December, ESD
Edward Rssc, TO be a Purser in the Navy, from The
Both December lc39.
John O. Conner Barclay, James B. Gould Charlcs
Fl Wheelwrght, Richard w. JefFrs, and Thomas NJ
Porter to be Assistant Surgeons in The Navy, from the
Eth October, 1881.
}vm A. Nelson, VIM G G. Wilson, and John II
i -lght, u be Assistant Surgeons in the Navy, from
the 9th December, 1879.
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Jan 9

MELIi ACADEMYThe next session Of this institution
n will commemorative h Of January and end the 10Th Of June
studies will embrace the Ancient and Modern Ian
guages Mathematics the Natural Sciences and Bellies rcs and
designed 10 prepare pupils Senior Glasses College
or University. -
TEnMs-oard Tuition Session Of months, 800,
able pupil will he permitted to board IN the neigh
boood except in the family OF relative and deduction made
for absence from any cknesPups by the Richmond
stage find a OWENS Tavern miles from the
Academy the subscribers graduates Of the Universe
w. and capacity Teachers and the character Of the
School public referred the following gentlemen
Professors Benny Emmett Harrison and Rogers, University
of Virginia; Thos T. Dew ESQ., William Mary Gen. John II
Cooke Fluvanna Hon. John Scott Fauqrirr; Hon. Richard H.
Baker Sothainptoa Wm Archer, VIM Barksdalc Ess
Dr. Thomas Meaux and H. Meade, Esq., Amelia; VIM Old Esq
Crump, Powhstan Cen Jaquen- b. Harve Rich
Edmund Run and Charles F. Osborne Esqs Petersburg
[pos; paid either OF the subscribers
WILLIAM II. HARRISON,
DONALD NJ. HARRISON, A. VI
Elk Hill P. o. Anaia, DEC s-aswiwGw4Y
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I.hiiiedocriile Recorder.

SHOCKING OccuRRExcE-The feelings of this COM
munity deeply excited and outraged on Monday
last. by an occurrence which will probably result in
The death of young gentleman "fextcnsvc and high
ly respectable connections, by the hands of another
also most respectfully connected. There are various
statements current relative to the origin and progress
Of the affair BUTT does not become us pending the e-
cal proceedings to do more than state that in conse-
quence Of some previous alteration, rcnconntcr took
place between Mr.. Duncan McRae, Jr. and Mr. John
W. Ochiltree, in which the latter received pistol
ball in his head 1t feared that the wound is mortal
though Mr. Ochiltree is still living, TUESDAY after
noon) and in full possession of his mental faculties.
He is about years of age and his probable premature
fate subject ofdeep grief to large circle Of re!a-
tives and friends.
Mr. McRae (who is still younger than Mr.. Ochii-
trcc) was arrested having made effort TO avoid ar
rect and is now undergoing examination before the
MAGISTRATES Court.-FaqclteriHe ObScrscr.
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and IN tteiine. and Mt Wig pnrty eomd trIm'i. .
,,;cecs'' Such is The account which Federal letter
writers have given of the affair, and is pr"oao! cor
rect in every essential particular The friends oil eit
and Harrison were iminovable: and such beng ''e
nrcdca,ucnt the friends nj Scott hrs~ hsmSr.hrS ito
6e breach and decided the contest IN favor OF inc a'
tor and majority for him obtained IL IS apP'-
rent that It was only by this movement that WI va!
was defeated He stronger III committee ian
ctber of the other candidates; and IS asserted tat
majority of the Delegates were IN his favor, o'',
that rs The. vote taken by Satrs. he was deprived
nc the support of number of divided delegations IN
which he had strong mnoritcs, whereas all the States
that voted for him unanimous IN hs favor liar-
;.n becamc the rcsDrf not the cilnIc" oi the dele
rates from this State. His nomination was neither
ourh. for nor expected by the people: but the Federal
mess is recovering from it, first shock Of d'sarpo'nt-
ment. and laborng hide its cagrin from the world
hv making the best of it. This perhaps, wise deter
mnation; but like poor players they overact and ap,
near ridiculous The extravaganza OF their praises oil
Gen Harrison must be offensive to him as IT IS DIS
austinr TO the public "Too much pudding will choke
donkey" The infrm old gentleman will scarcely be
able 70 recognize himself in the mirror which they hold
nm before him. a more extraordinary transformation
was never produced-scarcely trait Of the original Is
preserved He who considered little better than a
dryclrr before his nomination. has been changed to
most magnificent Hero, and modelled into second
Washington By the votes Of the Harrisburg delegates
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/r-o,, N, Rostop .Norsirs Post.

The .AJanv .irguS, in abiding TO the rnmor that
Mr. Croswel its distinguished editor, intended to re.
move to Washington TO take charge of the Globe, and
be candidate for the Office of Printer to Congress,
contradictS it, uncquivocally. Mr. c. says
sought desired encouraged any such
arrangement. Our friends and enemies 1--WE hope I" limit the
word Political application may be assured that VIC have
no intention rc!inaus post here health and heaven
permitting, shall aer rea: in the discharge ut our dut!
The Spy Washington predicts that The propenFs Of The
Globe will be- elected printers the H. Of Representatives we
hope This prophecy may be ulilcd.t. J. Troy Budget
So do VIC and so docs the Democracy of the nation
The Globe has been faithful to the party, and fought
manuy for the good cause and the people look to ho'r
Representatives TO do il Justice.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-01-16

New YORK MONEY MARKET.-'The news from Eng.
land has had decidedly favorable effect upon the Mar
ket, an almost magic effect upon the United States
Bank. The conspiraces and untoward combinations
that for selfish purposes struck that institution both
in Great Britain and the United States at the same
ment i'm Great Britain the chief representatives OF
American interests and at home rival in the way
of those who sought to grasp its business rapidly
yielding TO the force Of time and truth.
Stocks are all up to-day. U. S. Bank in particular
sold to-day at 81, which is advance of per cent
and which is higher than it has been for some time.
n A. Trust rose 3-Delawarc Utica 2-Syracuse
lt-Harlem II Every Stock the Book bears evil
dence of good effect produced by the from Eng
land.
The rise in American Stocks in the London Money
market would not be easily accounted for, it
for the fact, that impression created that the
Circular of Barring Brothers respecting the CONSOLE
daton of State Stocks and their adoption BY the Fedc
raj Government, had met with favor in tbs States
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II n letter d0ied

"AsHTABrLA Co, Ohio, Dec. q, 1890.
"Dcdr Sir: The nomination C Harrison goes hard.
The rommoa-propLe Ehes are no: satisfied The Wing
leaders try hard to get up shout bm Is al moist
We have been anxious TO hear from Washington Inc
news from that ground is exciting should think
the Wings would get sick and tired of their course
Dr. Duncan "strred things up with long pole, by
bringing before the House and the country the facts
rcG,ccting the New Jersey 1t was what was
much pleased Cart loads of Federal speeches
will do us no harm after this The act cannot be palli-
ated or excused to the satisfaction OF our people.
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DIVIDE Asp CoxarrR.-The grand aphorlsm of the
OPPOSITION is to divide and conquer-all the move
mcnts marches and counermarches of this party are
reduced TO this rule, division. We can now assure
them that in North Carolina the Democratic party are
united perfectly than the most sangulnc Demo.
crat could have hoped or that the most tlmd o!
the Opposition could have feared.
clay not the fattcrin- JUNCTION to your sou!:, that
there is division-no. their motto is II NlTEO WE
STA Nd '-Inn1tlriNl NnrLh [nroiiniNR.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-01-16

DrsTREssrXG.-1hc Wing editors and letter writers
are greatly distressed account of visit having been
paid by Mr.. Calhoun to the President. lie Washing
ton Correspondent of the Philadelphia Inquirer re-
marks that such circumstance between common men
would be matter of consequence but between those
men it is quite monstrous. He remarks that It is now
rendered perfectly certain that the South Will all sup
mort the reelection Of Mr. Van Buren, That he might
have known some time since Baltimore Republican.
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WINFIELD tCADEMY.-rhe Trustees have the satl-i.
w inform The patrons Of the Academy and The pubic u
er. that is Ities viii 81 ned the fist Monday 81 Ja
next under the superintendent. OF sir. VIM Maghcra e.
emnenily qualified To conduct educational raihhh
Hi, acciorg cyPa'ienco-assi'ty. united I" peculiar mn
mparng neutrality-suspicious. efficiency, ath the hgh ~
o. large number Of young gentlemen prepared b! nm =
lccc the Board 10 the belief that the school wi! r'
Ia merit tiI" patronage Of the pnir. .
TERM.-Boart, eHcIusy, u lights, for months 80 ~
$40, Is, 10. = ,,,,
AVN b. Thompson, r. b. Foster, VIVA. Bnaden t. w
VI. Gill; Wm. F. Thompson. Samuel Pryor, G. r. B''r;
II. T.. Shore, and Robt. II. Jones' TrusterS. ~
Rcersnees-.Rev. J. Grammar, tDr. Atkinson, iialIa&
Nebrtt, REV. Thos. Adams Capt. VIM H. TAYLOR, i,n
Rev T. Cas'leman, ~. Ednunds ESQ Brunswick; 'Df -
Watkins, Not,oway; 7hus. Whitwarh Hugh AGaTan' =.
Dinwiddi.; fDr. J. H. Brown Pcy;on Ollie, =, " ;n,
Amelia; Jonathan smith f. Major C. Corning, Esg7 Peter
tTEos. Jones, ESQ.,, Chc-terdcli Col. John l. Prte"
George; and the Professors Of Randolph Macon ana W.
Mary Colleges. ..t :
y. B.-Ihe principal Of TIE Institution here
had Of the children, ward, relatives al tAos'
before whose ~ is placed c.as,
Dec. - y
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-01-16
(F'rom The Ercning Post.

(FrOn the Ercnng Post
correspondent in letter dated Washington, ia
nuarc lst, says:
"Mr Calhoun was at the President leree to-day
lie looked we'll, and well, and ngood spirits. He
attracted much notice and attention, and greeted
with hearty welcome by all who knew him.
"Mr Clay having arrived at the conclusion that, as
he had had the decacy to make the entire tour of the
great State of New York. soliciting the people Of that
region to drop Mr.. Van Buren, and take him, he might
with equal delcacy, call at the Executive mansion to-
day. IIe did call, and courtcously and kindly re-
ceved ;"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-01-16

The advance Of these Stocks, indeed III tine face Of the
tremendous opposition to them, and III spite OF the Sc
verify of the pressure IN England IS relnarkable oul
,y see now il is impossible coniound the credit and
faith Of The L. States with that Of the South American
Republics. notwithstanding vigorous attempt had been
made The general advance in the securities averages
about3 per cent L. ; Bank shares have advanced ~
all - shillings from the lowest point
The general aspect of the commercial news from
England though not in fact gloomy for US, - yet
gloomy so far England is concerned Great distress
exists in manufacturing districts. Bankruptcies IN
crease The rise in Foir indicates necessity for call
ing upon Europe and America for more bread, and =
CONSEQUENT continued expectation Of the precious me
tails There is fall in the rate OF interest WEIGH
continues nj six per cent All the accounts indicate u
further decline in Cotton rather than an advance.
The livecst interest is taken in London in the Tea
Trade, and all the signs seem to be, that Great Britain
III, quarter of the Globc-whch will be, so far as We
are concerned, serious delriment to ns-'. J. IT,
press
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-01-16

lIATTA pjNI LAND FOR S.tLE.-tll be sold 10 the high
vi bidder Thursday, 3h January next that valuable
Of Land, known PHe Top, living in The County i King
William Slaaponi mile above Ayrtts warehouse
This farm contains oand lying compacuy In bend OF
requires but little fencing The soil A. good
n any river farm in neghborood easily worked and
wheat corn &C., well rs any land III his sec
the country There is abundance wood Tor the sup
mort the farm The consist of dwelling house
not long since built good repair olhce meat house, dairy and
necessary houses for such farm first rate peach and
apple garden well enclosed well and spring
excellent water The Land will be shown person VII may
BY Mr. H. L. Abraham or M iodecai Abraham
Sen. 49,,
Athe time and place. will be sold to the highest bidder
Household Kitchen Furniture excellent Carriage
and Harness. the Horses Cattle Sheep and llog- %
weight Pork crops Cotton, Rye blade and Fodder
all the Plantation Utensils, &C. &C.
w Terms the dag Of sale and possession gwen
on the day Of sale. ,,.,,
Eycrutor If Polly -7JrGha", dc.
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TPhil Shirt of tie Times

The Banks in Savannah have stopped specie pay
ments We understand the Mechanics Bank OF Au
qusta has also suspended We believe all the
Banks in Georgia. with the exception Of the Insurance
Bank of Macon, have suspended. The Charleston
Banks, those we mean which have not done so already
we presume will next follow suit
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We were informed yesterday, by high officer Of, the
courts that the Grand Jury had found though they haa
not returned them the court, true bills OF indctmen
aGaips six of the Directors of the Schuyk Bank an
institution whose recently exposed frauds has hackcn
ed our city with crime that nothing short OF the rigid
enforcement Of its penalties can hope to wipe away
We were informed that the crime alleged III the in
dictrncnts is conspiracy 10 dc!rand
TPhH SDiri 0f the Times
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xIrTlLIAM COLE Orange Courthouse, Va. has employed
w elderly gentleman from the North 10 educate his daus
trs and wishes tax. boarc associates for them aud WI
continue do The and government Of
tham will drv"ve Mrs Cole who will every possible at
,snii"n Ia iirir health, correct department. &c.
TsRm,-Boar, s, English tuition, y; I+a,in b. Greek 90
Music ~ Piano 10.
The Einnth August vacation given should also ike In take
a Ioy under II years Of age
,5-Wl0w
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or The Wing and Waterman wl please copy To- week,

AIR. WILLIAM \. RbBINSON-Sr Take notice that -, ~
'k Friday, the 3is day Of January next the store ho4
Walton & Powers IN The County Of Cumberland IL fai
the fair day between tn hours Of sunrise aGh -Ga't
coed take the dispositions OF Robin RobtTtsoInd o,h'r'
read evidence -nitS depending III the toIH ~
ri Law and Chance for the County of Iumball.nd "'
which XaChariah Taliey Plaintiff and ynn DrfrnN
the other Walton Powers Plaintiffs and you DtA~
when and where YOU may attend ii YOU see caus..
ZACHARIAH TAlLtl
WALTON & POWfRt
D,c o. 7O-lawi"
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Taylcrsviic. December G1-nsl,

s,LATE RIVER sCTIOOI-Thc exercises 81 this >Clod
- hr continued under the management Of M L. C. i@'
who has had several yCaT- experience teacher lie : E
at" highly recommended 10 qualifications ana
possessing in high degree the iacay oil communicable. q
thong to Others in Il clear manner.
The seventh session of ten months will commerce Oh N"
the 10Th inst and close the Both November with 'a
ton OF e days. the last of Jane.
Tuition in the LATIN. .CrerS French, s:r rafl" ~
ls branches usually taught in the bcst schools, 20 P''
be charged from The tine of "n;rnc. 10 the close o the so
dedu, tinn except for sickness
Beard can H. lad In either families eight &a :,
month, nc,ii!nc he'd, Bedding, washing CHS and iIe .s
assured. thai the morals n the children school WI
ndrd This school . ing nl.s Uf Buckingham Ca
house, and IN very hoaiiby nrehhomiood. ApFyt II
WA T.. NDSEIEi,
tn. VI. EONurRANT, q
GEO. uOSELEY.
WIN
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against
Iob, Z: p,;rJoytcr and others Defendants.
l filed, and the defendant above named not having entered
appearance and given security according to The act "i ASSEM-
by and the rules aud appearing Ia the satisfaction
that h. iniahiart ut iiS commonwealth
nm I motion of the plaintiffs by COUNSEL IL ordered, that the
here or before March cunrl nr ana
sw,r the plaintiffs bill; and copy Of this order b" forth
with inserted IN spapr published in the CRY ot Rich
mond months successfully and posted al The front door ol
of this County
a Cupy-Tcse,
n.
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JOHN NlLLlNGIOA,
Plof. Chemistry and Nat. Philosophy.
Ell.ahorh civ County. lsaa.

Dear sThe undersigned your friends and patrons, hess;
,b deem vou! prnsc the presidency OF tire
HAMPTON Academy, allow departure from aIea!
i.I without rendering you such expression OF le feel
iups A. the occasion drIiimds.
We deem simple justice 10 o you that IN disrha2.
ing the delicate and responsible task Of Instructor Of YOUTH
hny. given all satisfaction cu;d ask Under your ,
ton our children wards have received the highest amount u
moral and improvement and under or auspices our
AraJ.y la. degree OF popularity ana prosperity as
honorable Yourself and many points Of rew advantageous
10 This community. 80
ny now attracting The youth from various and distant ss
ms Ia the admirable instruction under which our
yob have 40 uniformly rapidly advanced, cannot but Is
men your withdrawal from community a. puhte oss
CO.. doubt moi il vii! Ec regarded al no value The
cause Of correct and who would promote The Improve
ueut and advance rhr character Of mrr country.
tn arrerinp unon new situation, you carry with
sure you our wishes for all that success and happiness 10
which v"ur professional ability and private virtue SO justly tH
tie YOU. ,.,
Wuh sentiments Of sincere esteem, are your TRENDS, &c
To {. j. ID. Pryor. Esp
Dec Il o'-'""'W
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MN BCRWELI. SMITH, Attorney Lar, VIII attSs
w periOT and Inferior Courts Of SottoTay, afnehs 20
and Petsr.bur. Address Eo,towsy Court house "a r.r
Dies q
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Grove Hotel, Dec 81

T,IJJSCTOS ArNDEMY.-Tl" Crhrr's school wtH De-
II opened Ellington the 18th U Jan. lilo IL aGnDUhcm:
the removal of school Ellington, his future residence H.
rb.r would ackuuwlrdEc hr obligation he a' I"
generous pubic the liberal patronage h" has received G!tH
prIS lie nearly Ltl five year,, y" iHdElha '7
been more blessed with liz confidence -; b., patrons ard ron
should b. grateful; this circumstance Il" considers H
greatly indebted for that peace and harmony which ha- a
his SCHOOL, for that control feelings and Affections
of hi. pupils enabled him prosecute with pleasure
profession otherwise truly iTksomc. The buildings erected
him during the present year. will afford ample accommodation %
pupils necessary for successful
rutiun studies; while small library such popular w0
and periodicals calculated and al the same ~
srlr ted 10y Subscriber Tor Inc Irpo>
cvauinn disposition study and AIDING ms pupils m 't Or
nation Of habits al thnklme ana acting win PROPHECY WI "
opened for their nj all ac> when NOT engaged ~ .r rh
stics He lra- engaged. Assistant ms >"a. Rhtr
Fox has taught several wears the entire at>4
his rmunyrr< and patrons: and Whose scientific arl.-
suoS hnh< moral loli, and uutiring as,iuit, ,'a
Is qualify him Instructor ~ youth lfv s!'G"ii"n. are "
shifted a school 'tn EingonclrSHtUd and healthy. Wf
Gat.ly on the Richmond aud Fredericksburg Raj oad "
uc u the lImI Raj uIl-',rn'iGiu r.
siding RirImOad hear cm their children every da 5
them # necessary, hour tive, by the ca- ~ f''
icksburc Louisa Court house. while pcfEons IN the lower %
try DESTROYS placing thrir children good school hes
do with hut tlc trouble hy means OF steam h
roads. The If Instruction embraces all iit tt
branches usually taught In The best academies. tocrit" WIZ
the French Latin and Greek IangIags atiH;a
paid practical Mathematics. he subscriber feels well assure
present Organized school IN Virginia offers more
the price. To those acquainted with hnH
unnecessary h best cfrtS VIII b." eNrct IL rrGG ~
interest Of hosa his and others wishing mfg
the character Of his school, e-'
referred Judge F. V. Daniel Gen. D. prycn Mcssrs Ih
Kiiclc Philip HARRISON v DENLY and ELDERS Keeling aNh '
urr, of Richmond; Col. e. ". opch and Major t. Christian
lirnrca; McsSrS and &. g. Coleman. .! y. k'ut "
o. Christian Of Charles ,y VIM. II. MITCHELL l, L-H.t
ter aud capt G. liomr,"m 81 Hanover ar
Tcms-for board, tuition aad washing SIp
Bedding, candles and Use OF library ~