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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-19
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION.
ELitur'S I,nrreSnnnneuce.


Dear Sir: | have lust time before the departure of
the cars to say that the National Democratic Conven
ton unanimously nominated Martin Van Bnren OF New
York for reelection of President of the United States
and, with equal unanimty, have come to the con-
cusion not TO nominate any candidate Tor the wee
Presidency, but to leave that question to the Demo-
cratic party in each State
On the meeting Of the Convention this morning, Mr.
Get from New York, from the committee appointed
to draft resolutions decaratve Of the principles OF the
Democratic party, made report and the resolutions
having been read were adopted with the most enthu
siastic manifestations of appreciation. Gov. Hill of
New Hampshire then submitted an address which the
committee Of which he was chairman, had agreed on
and this, too, received and adopted with equal una
nmity and cordality In short, this exceedingly able
and eloquent paper and the resolutions, carrying Out
its very essence, adopted by reclamation in each
vote.
In relation to the Vice Presidency, the chairman Of
the committee, on nominating Mr.. Clay Of Alabama,
reported that of the States had nominated DIFF
ferent candidates. and were not represented in
the Convention the committee had thought most ad
yisabe that no nomination should be made by the Con-
venton, but that the Democratic party of each State
should decide for itself This decision by the commit
tee he Observed the result of harmony concession,
and self.sacrifce. 1t carrying out the Democratic
principle of every thing for measures and nothing for
men, The delegations from the States who were in Ia.
vor Of nomination. and of them were instructed,
declared their perfect willingness TO acquesce IN the will
Of the majority In short, the utmost good feeling and
harmony prevailed. In the course of the discussions
which took place, observed that all the Delegates who
addressed the meeting evnced the strongest assurances
of the the Democratic party next November
The spirit and confidence they displayed, was evident
ly the result ola firm and settled conviction of their
strength in their respective States and the result OF
their comparing notes together was, that the party
throughout the Union is gaining strength, notwthstand
ing all the noisy clamors of the Bank party. At two
o'clock, the Convention adjourned, to meet again al
r,nr -CI0Le
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Al. those thm IRE afflicted, come 10 and be healed

nR FRANCIS WHITLEY has permanently located himself al
~ Sanardsvlr Green County, Na and viii attend The calls
OF the neighboood in the line Of his profession addition 10
his knowledge the prevailing diseases Of the country he in
possession remedy for the different grades of Dropy having
performed radical least loo patients that lingering
disease. lie also Cancer Warts
CankerS FmngSes and the different sorts Of Wens Wei
and Dry Asthma. Those distance may be sending
nteligeu who drscre
"rgin by describing IN writing In all where pa
irnt lives than 10 miles from StanadSvle money must
be The charges for and pesrr
lion will he from l6 dollars. No patient will visited al
distance 10 miles, without the being by the mes
pay for Those who doubt correctness Of The
above statement have reference 10 certificates
the subscriber the following named geien-n-Ar
Duff Green of Falmoth John Shaeklefod, Esq, States Aor
ney Cupeper Courthouse, Mr. John H. Freeman the same
Mr. no FAINT CulPepeT County Capt Randolph Cnpepe
Mai John Roberts Rappaannock DR. Joseph Nckln Washing
Rappahannock Mrs Alexander Tnnel Warren County; OF
MIR John FAINT WanenrOn, Fauquer CounIy.i III whom wi
give any information an The "ubjscI required
ap Il liz. wfw.
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GNOCERIES ar rNrsUALLY Low PRICES.

WE selling goods cheaper than WE have ever "rn able I"
w offer before, having laid in the same Al very la" fr
We offer the following:
hhds ~ sugar from !2ro 9 cents pound by
the barrel, rash
10 do. Porto Rico, very low prircs
5 do. prime -. troiy Sugar
loo bags Coffee from 10 IL cents, mp
100 lbls. ~ Orleans M0asse r rate family article, nj S'
cents per gallon-by the barrel, cash
10 hnlS. prime West India do.
bills M. Gross lirrrings, al 50 50prrircy sound
packages Loaf Sugar, as low ~ II 2 cents
bbs beautiful Clarified sugar, perfectly white suitable
for preserving, Sc.
~ packages splendid Teas
80 boxes very fresh bunch RaisIns
Cheese OF various grades
AlISpicr, Black Pepper, Ginger Mace and Cloves
10 600 lbs. Cotton Yam at reduced prices
Nails of every description
Iron of all sizes
Salt, Of largest and best Sackng
Raw Cotton and Wool, Cotton and Wool Cards
Lamp oil, Sperm and Talow Candles
Powder and shut, Turpcnrinr Soap
And great variety Of other goods, suitable for farmers aud
Others.
sell any and every thing line, At
the prices for rdsbrevng that all trade mu>i nt
maely come 10 that WYATT y WIZ y"
March lD-tf
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More chcnp Groceries for Cash-.'iay, lelO.

More chcop Groceries for Cash-;hay, iolo.
Al IlIlDS. y. o. Sugar, by the barrel ~ IL cents
~ d do prime Porto Rico sugar no. do. al cents
50 bags prime green Coffee by the bag at II cts
81 do. do. family Coffee, at ~ Gu. -,, =
d hid. fine West India family Molasscs, by gallons or
"a ~ per gallon
10 hhd good West India do by the gallons al 80 Cts
"a bb, very sIperor New Orleans Moli>ses, III So cts
100 do No North Carolina CiEt lernnss
5000 lbs good sound Middling Bacon toih,i III { CTS
300 do do do. Shoulder do. do. att cts
5000 do. prime family Bacon
100 kegs Eastern Cut Nails AT cents per pound
Iron AT ~ cents per pound .
% boxes Loaf Sugar II cts. 10 10 cts per pound
10000 his best Cotton Yarns manufactured by Lancaster Den
Of Richmond, Carke old factory known As being
fully equal superior, any in the STATE Tor no. y 81 per
pad, rising ) cents each number. 80 ,
Together every article III our line which we VI" sell ~
the lowest prices for the cash We are Determined To- Iis our
business that Is fast n possible. WYATT WI o"
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nP ~ ~ MARSHALL would respectfully inform the pub
ID lie rhat he sill resides Richmond where he Is prepared TO
practise heretofore, in the arr :" n''ms i, ny -
Erminbi diseases Cancer and Flu, without The use Of knr
raIsiiC. ,,.x, L.,,, t,.., "a -.
I'd rcports circulated different times, that he
had i the civ that he dead that he did NJ" practise VII"
rs mucb success ~ formerly lie soicts call Iron" al
na n..J his SERVICES that they be put the right
track after Tie truth and istidiois satisfied There are
,rrc number Of gentlemen this place. Of high responsibility
and who will testify the efficacy OF ms practice
His residence is opposite Trinity Church. where he may generally
AZ . >, ~ W. w. MARSHALL.
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POETRY u.
"xucH YET REMAINS ussuSG. ;"

TO THE WORKING MAN.
When YOU behold Wing Of stale,
In gided chariot roll along;
OR, at the hastings hear HIM pirate,
I.amenting DER the poor mans wrong.
Restrain yourself, keep on your nat,
Make not the least degrading inSs,
For if the truth he spoken-what
Did British Wings e'er do Tor us:
When YOU behold a hero crowned,
With aurels he has never won;
While veniaI fools, with looks profound,
Tell how the glorious deed was oohc.
Restrain Yourself, keep on your ha',
Make not the least degrading tnss,
But tell his conscience-keepers that,
They shall not palm their lies on u.s.
When they lament that trade is dead,
Our factories in q decline,-
That industry is begging bread,
And they ure stinted in their wine.
Restrain yourself, keep on your hat,
Make not the least degrading fuss,
Though they lament, be certain that
IT'S for themselves and not for W..
when they declare each poor's man vote,
Aknell for sacred freedom tolls;
That honor-vrtue-shun the coat
Where poverty is picking holes.
Erect your head, cock up your nat,
Scorn them and their unholy fuss,
And tell the venal hireings that
They never shall disfranchse u.s.
When British Wings, with accents bland,
In crowded streets encounter you-
And seizng on Your toil-worn hand,
Asks how your lovely children do.
Restrain yourself, keep on your hat,
Nor make the least degrading fuss,
Despise them-if It's only that
They should affect to care Tor u.s.
But when Democracy shall spread
Its banner 10 the morning air
And call the spirits Of the dead,
10 bless their sons assembled there
Arouse yourself, throw mp your hat,
Rend with your shouts the welkin blue,
For know mid countless thousands that
You hail in each brother true.
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NTOTICE-Messrs. Pppen having by deed OF III.
~ llth ut transfeedt their property debts effects
have with the appreciation If the principal creditors who are
therein provided for employed said the busnes
speedily practicable To effect this object they will sell the
stock hand for cash arceptances from the
country Of articles in their line will find 10 their in
terest 10 give them call before purchasing elsewhere.
The subscriber being DESTROYS ose this as iii,
tie possible Mr. Jones' Of the agents will call uuon
all those indebted the hm by bond open
settlement
hope their in the will
and prepare close respective without DELAY
RICHARD WHITFIELD Trustee
May l20-u
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WHERE WAS TIE COMMITTEE OF SAFETY:

WHERE WAS TIE COMMITTEE OF SAFETY:
BY the following article from the Cleveland Adver-
ser, it will be that Harrison has declared his
ments in favor of Abolition since his nomination.
When he did that, the immortal committee had proba-
bly, not got him completely subducd. They con-
troll him as they would sheep.
columbus IO.) Statesman, Nays.
'rIE AGITATOR."
HAn Abolition newspaper, bearing this title, has
been established in this city-s published on the floor
of the Herald and Gazette with which, it seems to in
dulge in kindred spirit The Agtator and the Herald
both for Harrison In the last number Of the Agi
tator important fact is disclosed, which seems to ex
plain the course taken by the National Convention OF
Aboonists convened at Cleveland in November last,
which has long been shrouded in mystery. The sole
object of that convention was, to make nomination
for the offices of President and Vice President. This
object, after being stated and discussed suddenly
abandoned, TO the surprise Of every 1t appears
that member, Wing editor from the South, vouched
for the Abolltionsm of Harrison, and assured the
vention that his way hther he had conversed with
Harrison that subject, and that he gave satisfactory
on this point Upon this, the convention ad
iourned without nomination. The following is ex-
tracted from the Agitator:
s2d. Last autumn, during the sessions of the Anne
rcan AntSavcry Society in this city, resolution was
presented calling for distinct nominations OF candidates
for President and Vice President A very respectable
Wing Abolition editor from the Southern part of the
State present He stated. to various members OF
the Society, ourselves among others, that he had re-
Gently been at CINCINNATI and that while there, he had
an interview with Gen Harrson-and that he u
thorzed to say, that the General fully conceded
with the Abotoniss in their doctrines and
How much influence this statement had in deciding the
action Of the Society, we do not pretend to say But,
that the General authorized the statement to be made,
we have no doubt There is not the slightest reason to
question the veracty of the gentleman, who the
medium of communication.
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not it is not my fault. trust they will reach you in
time for the June Convention The you shall make
of them is with yourself My friends will make no use
of them against their interest; with their interest
am identified. My enemies can only use them to my
prejudice with those whose sentiments am unable to
represent this is legitimate and not objected to by
Respectfully yours,
MARK A. COOPER
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THE BUCKINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL. FOR YounG I, IA IA,
DIES will commence Its summer SESSION. Oh he is' VI va!
next and continue IL D months , - a. A.,
Tuition for 10 English, Sj other languages ~, aih
.c Instrumental nf Piano ID; Board III INSTITUTION
sOu Board will in all cases he cohsd'reu
J in advance or al of each session. NO DE-
will h. made for occasional absences except when caused
v sickness student will be charged WIN less IMAM one
Sssssinn MIR. mo. FAIRCHlLD, p,,,;no,s
MRS. l.. P. FAIRClllLD,
lry The Wing will please copy. 10 :,
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IN CHANCERY-VrR"ISi..-Tn Hanover County Court April
i %, ls40
James F. Cross, Plaintiff
Nancy Cross widow Of John Cross dec Joseph o. Cross vii
H. Cross Sarah A. Cross John f. Cross Edwin
Elizabeth Cross the six last Of whom infants under the age
twenty years, Defendants
This day the plantby his attorney and filed and
defendants not having entered their
according the act of Assembly and the rules Of
and appearing 10y satisfactory evidence they nhabit
of this Country II ordered that the said defendants ap
pear the first day July Court answer the plain
s said BILL and .ha, copy this forthwith inserted
newspaper published in The city OF Richmond for two
months ccessve and that another be posted the
door Of the Courthouse Of this County,
Copy-Teste, PHILIP b. WINSTON, c. IT. c.
May ~ l-wgw,
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ITO PLANTERS sending their Tobacco and other produce
Richmond, forwarding by the Richmond and Petersburg
Railroad Company
Produce sent by the Railroads South Of Petersburg WILL
directed be orw aded Richmond without delay should be
consigned the Depot Agcn; Petersburg ( squrcs
will attend to forwarding H. and will the Railroad freight
Petersburg and the dayage. forwarding commission of
cent the freight of this Road will be charged Agent
and received with the freight and dayage.
This Company will not be liable for accidents losses exep
present its Road
The Agent also continues forward Richmond Tobacco and
other produce sent by the Appomattox River.
Freight Tobacco, 81 per NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 10 cents
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A CARD.

AIR T. b. CElvNlNt; will attend 10, and make good any
vi operations appt the Teeth, which were performed
during late residence, III This rit.
have seen and rIunci operations al kinds Irnrird
by the Teeth, which, for nrnnr>s and durability can
al he eNCelIrh especially relates 10 Artificial Teeth do,
confidence, commend HIM former PATRONS friends ana
The uublIr generally T.. BAKER.
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- lille farm and beautiful residence Spring Garden
the county of Hanover Pamunky River two miles above New
Castle IL or 10 from the city OF Richmond. II contains be-
and eight hundred most Of il fertile
considerable meadow and the entire Susceptible
of the highest degree Of Improvement abonndS with Shell
Mari and Grrn Sand of superior quality be by
the Geological Reports Of Professor Rogers
credit ay eight years. will b. given purchase
money, il when due and that Of It's annual legal
being duly The fertility and beauty farm
conty the best market in the state, and facility navga
ton fail the notice Of any person DESTROYS
property Ny friend and tenant Mr. Laney Jones' residing
farm will take pleasure in showing those who NAV
refer my friend Col r. Street resi-
ding in The neehborhood and who has long IT, Ii this
property sold by the first Of September viii be leased for
of either possession will be given on the lst
day January neS the privilege Of sowing grain this
fall.
Letters enquiry addressed the subscriber Washington
during the of Congress- and alerward. Richmond
will prompt attention. w. II. ROASE
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WANTED the situation Of Teacher or Information WIZ" VI an
me- 49,, 10y ,n% Gentleman late a graduate of Dartmouth
1l,s Richie Thomas Nelson, Esq, Rich
hc'' Nv, ~ eranrI;n Pierce Hon Trstram Shaw Wash
iurton ID. C.: aud Isaac Hill, Concord, y. H.
TT The Norfolk Beacon VIII insert the apo'' ''"'' anu go
the bill Ia this Office for collection .,
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- EA ESTATE FOR SAIEIn pursuance of decree of the
IL Circuit Superior Court "f Law aud cancey for The County
of Hanover pronounced on the 18th day OF APRIL 5i IN SUIT ~
Cmncrry which Joseph 7. Hughes plaintiff, aud Archibald
b. Tmrrlak, Thomas c. Clarke, James T. Smith, and Charles
r. Gooa Sheriff of the County u Hanover, dc!rniniS
SHALL special Commissioner appointed by said decree for that
purpuc Thursday, the I'd day of July ncM ii fair # not the
first fair day thereafter Ia sci! public auciinn the
premises for cash. lot u" ten of Land lying at the head Of
The Mechanics lille Turnpike III The said County Of Hanover with
the bindings aud Improvements misunderstanding IA cunura
bic dwelling, nrr uc, and other out houses and part al
the property by the said James b. Smith To the said
Thomas g. Clarke by deed OF bearing date the 9TH day nf
Drt l-fnm the location of this property the profits that
may l." ral, from well managed grocery and store must b.
Considerable; believed be n advantageous stand
for almost an: description Of mechanic.
WM T. II. POLLARD, Con-"
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EXECI"TORS NOTCE.IIavng qualified as executor upon
IL The estate of the late William f. Thompson, OF the r'y ~
Richmond in the lius,n. SAID city, all persons having
claims against of said decrden are hereby requested
Ia them settlements ana Those lndrh
ed To the estate viii please forward and pay the same as
is nv wish to close the administration of said estate rs soon A.
nrsrijcaLI- JOHN GODDIN, Er'ai0r.
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rHICKAIIOMINY LANDS FOR SAIE--ln pursuance OF i
- deed OF made the 18Th day Of June 1880 and of
the Clerks of rnrr0 County, by Washington Hat
and wife the undersigned the nj
of certain of money therein menoned VIII be- offered for
the premises the BIRD day of May the valuable tract
Land mentioned said deed lying ili. thirkah"niny
Swamp, within distance from the City oi Richmond,
acres Terms made known
on the day OF sale. r. r. DANIEL, Trustee.
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$50 REV


- AN AWAY from the subscriber the Isl day of February
Ia last, negro fellow named LEWIS, who sometimes calls
himself Lewis Roane, but will doubt his
his purposes Lewis l. about twenty years old Of the o
nary toerby straight black eyes reddish hair short and
nappy small ears and has bump his breast
head, n,cd little when he LEI. home
his knees. His height
cIes well recocctcd When he e'oped lie well
dressed in suit Of oneSpun double yarn clothes, his
panaloons and waistcun different from ohrr
Gently been informed that his clothes very much rattred and
that he cuts bad appearance generally have also been
informed, that he has lately attempted The Mr.
Sowtl little above BoweS into Richmond County and
think probable thai lie may he in tina; County. will
for The said fellow taken within
to if secured IN jail that get him, so il taken
of the State and secured So that get him again.
ANDREW HuSDLEY,
Near jamaica p. o., -Hddifse1 Co., ia.
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April 30 llg-r26M

rINHE OLD SWAN At YORK TOWN-so celebrated in the
days Of its former proprietor Lawrence Gibbons, for all of the
uxures of this life whether 10 please the palate the eyeas
been kept for the last II months correspondent lis former high
rcputc, commencing itself the consideration of full and
free public patronage Suitable bathing houses being erected
and ere preparation making for the entertainment
the day week month"; through the approaching
be bar BEDS and osey, supplied in the suitable stye
carriages and horses furnished on the shortest notice Indeed
numerous advantages summer resO-its
most fashionable Its heafunes equal 10 that OF other
portion of this peninulan proof Of this, be
that family from Richmond spent the whole month
August few days, at said house, and after enjoying
proving health all the WHILE returned home restored by
Bath Passengers transported and from Wynne's wharton
James River punctay il being only Smiles thence For
particulars facts aud circumstances connected Herewith
ply to WILLIAM NELSON.
Ap 81 ll6-2aw Inns law2m
p The National nteigencer is requested copy above
and send their 10 this Office for collection.
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NTOTCE-A persons having claims against me Estate Vi 'r
undersigned for paymen-on failure 10 do So tins notice WI" De
pleaded in any future proceeding Tor ,nen
ROBERT c. JONES. ! " "
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To Stockholders IN The Richmond and Petersburg
Railroad C0mpaRY

Railroad Company.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual Meeting Of Stock
holders fixed by former meeting take place ON The
t of month"; 10 O'clock A. NJ the office Of the Irea
and CerkA resolution of the Board Of Directors Of the
18th nst recommends TO Stockholders posponenent of the
meeting until Tuesday the Goth May o'clock at the
office Of the Treasurer aud Clerk in the Richmond Depot mas
much the fiscal does terminate until the 18TH The
said resolution further recommends Stockholders attend IN
person. or by proxy. JNo WILLIAMS,
Treasurer and Clerk
The following may he adopted rs the form of Proxy:
Know all men by these presents, that - of - do
hereby constitute and appoint true and lawful attorney
represent the annual Meeting of Stockholders of the
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Company for lsO hereby
horzng the said do all and things said
which might myself do if personally present.
Witness my hand and seal this day OF -, $780,
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Richmond, May, Il

HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.
(IAS. ELLIS L SONS have received by arrivals from Liver
- pool and the North, full supply of Hardware and Cutlery,
which they offer their and country merchants gene
rally ON favorable terms.
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PENITENTIARY MANUFACTURE.
nnO pair Of Heavy tusset and Waxed Upper Leather
UUU Broges aud Shoes suitable for aborers and House
Of materials. For SALE Pcnitentiary
Store, l4h street.
March d lO7-9m