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that he should disappoint them, for he
should take care never to be in their
debt. But the man in business does
not always know who shall be his cred
ltor. The author of the pamphlet
became bankrupt, and the brothers
held an acceptance Of his which had
been Endorsed to them by the drawer,
who had also become bankrupt. The
Wantonly libclled men had thus become
creditors of the libclIer! They now
had 1t in their power to make him re-
pent of his audacity. lie could not
obtain his certificate without their sig
nature, and without it he could not
enter into business again. He had
obtained the number of signatures re-
CURED by the bankrupt-laws except
one. 1t seemed folly to hope that the
firm Of "brothers" would supply the
deficiency. What, they who had
cruelty been made the laughing-stocks
OF the public = forget the wrong, and
favor the wrong-doer He dcspaired
but the claims of a wife and children
forced him at last to make the applica-
ton. Hunbled by misery he present
ed himself at the counting room of the
wrongcd. W. was there alone, and
his first words to the delinquent were
"Snut the door, sir !" sternIy uttered.
The door was shut, and the libeIler
stood trembling before the libcllcd.
lie told his tale, and produced his GER
tlIlcatc, which was instantly clutchcd
by the injured merchant. "You wrote
a pamphlet against us once ~ exclaim-
cd w. The supplicant expected to see
his parchment thrown into the fire
but this was not it's destination. w.
took pen, and writing something up
on the document, handed it back to
the bankrupt. He-poor wretch +
expected to sec there rogue, scoundrel.
llbeller, inscribed but there was in
fair round characters, the signature of
the firm eve make it rule" said
w., ''nevcr to refuse signing the GER
tiiicate of an honest tradesman, and we
have never heard you was any thing
else. " The tears started into the poor
mans eyes. "Ah - said W., s:mv
saying was true. said you would
live to repent writing that pamphlet.
did not mean it as a threat: on
~ meant that some day you would
know us better, and would repent
you had tried to injure us. l see
you repent of it now.5 W do, do"
said the grateful man. "Wcll, well,
my dear fellow" said w., .syou know
us now. How do you get on . What
are you going to do :" The poor man
stated that he had friends who could
assist him when his certificate was
obtained. "But how are you off in
the meantime ?" And the answer was,
that having given up every farthing
to his creditors, he had been compcll-
ed to stint his family of even common
necessaries, that he might be enabled
to pay the cost his certificate. "Mv
dear fellow" said w., "this will not
do your family must not suffer. - Be
kind enough to take this tcn-pound
note to your wife from me. There,
there my dear fellow - nay, don't cry
it will be all we'll with you vet.
Keep up your spirits, set to work like
man, and you will raise your head
amongst us yet" The overpowercd
man endeavored in vain to express his
thanks-the swelling in his throat for
babe words he mt his hon5L orch ia 6
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-22

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zion, Capt Booker observed thai no had heafa q ~
Ed W Hubard's offering his services as q cahG''
date 10 represent the Republicans oi ms district ~ '
9TH CONGRESS. He was glad of II; and although ne
b, NOT understood particularly his opsnlons lie dd no'
doubt that ,cy agreed in the man, and he should give
him his support
Whereupon Major Charles Yancey, in appreciation
of the compliment of public dinner to be rendered 10
honorable members OF Congress- leslny's usi '.o
ude for their distinguished public services oheIed me
following resolution which unanimously adopted,
TO wit: = ~, =
Calhoun. and WIN. II. Roane, L. 5. Scnatore-also,
that hIessrs Dixon H. Lewis, - Cooperot Heorg.a'
Francis H. Pickens, Duncan Of Ohio Bynum OF North
Carolina, George G. Dromgoole, John W. Jones ana
Walter Coles Democratic members OF Congress- be IN
vited to partake of public dinner at Buckingham y.
on the adjournment of this session OF Congress, ana
that committee of ten, or more, be appointed, 10 ad-
dress them in behalf of this meeting, requesting The
bonorabe members 10 confer with each other, and then
to designate the said committee, the day most SUIT
able for them
Resolred, That Judge John Y. Mason and James
Nc Dowell Esq, be invited to participate with US
Besofred That Major Charles Iancey Capt. Geo.
Rocker Colonel Ed W. Hubard Robert t. Hubbard,
Esq. Dr. VIM. P. Moseley, DIR. James Austin, sr,
Capt. Stephen Hooper, Price Perkins, VIM lsbell,
VIM b. Jones, VIM. d. Jones, and Vim. Shepherd,
Esqs, be appointed Committee OF Invitation and OF
Arrangements.
R,Soircd That each person present subscribe 10 Tue
dinner to be given; and that all of our Democratic
friends in this Congressional District be respectfully
requested TO Join on that OCCASION.
RcsoIred That this meeting highly approve OF Col.
Hubards tender of his services to represent this Dis
trct in the next Congressman respectfully invite
our Democratic brethren of the District to give nm
warm and Jealous support.
Rcsoircd That the proceedings of this meeting be
signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and forwarded
to the Editor of the Richmond Enquirer with re-
quest that he publish the at early day IN his
paper.
: RcSoired, That this meeting do now adjourn.
ROBERT SHAW, SIR, Chm'n.
W., p Wu,t,us S,rru
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ndu.,riousy circulated every section Of the county
and really for time il created such an
mocrac cause But, my great satisfaction, found
(wha, always houghr that the people only require 10
understand subject and they will be sure !" settle
down upon correct principles The result Of the cleo
ton will show how the voters stood affected this
Spring. and have no hesitation IN saying, at the ran
election there will be an increased majority for Fan
Burcn The Opposition are drluging this county with
the life of HARRISON ranked here by Mr. Goggm not
withs,anding many Of the Wings, little while ago,
were making great cutlery against the abuse OF The
Thanking privilege because yon, as printer had sent
Mr.. Hopkins copies Of the C"sts containing ms
letter, bV his cypress order.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-22
FOR THE ENQUIRER.

Y.
On the 1lth inst. large number of the Republicans
of Buckingham county assembled over the store room
of Messrs. Win Branch d Co; whercupon Robert
Shaw, Esq, nominated as Chairman, and John P.
Williams as Secretary, the same being unanimously
concurred in by the meeting. Capt George Booker
and remarked that he would with all due respect
propose TO the meeting, in consideration of the dstin
gushed public services of many of Republican
members of Congress, that the Democracy of this
county adopt such mode of indicating their approba
ton as to those present might seem appropriate that
such manifestations of pubic regard by the people to-
wards their Represe attended with recpro.
cal benefits, and could not fail to cheer them on to VIC
tory, notwithstanding the denunciaton and vitupera.
ton Of reckless Opposition. While up, he would
indicate the mode he deemed most suitable. In
doing, he claimed to propose no Cushioned
plan-beng plain Farmer, he would prefer adopting
the usual method of inviting some few of the honor.
able members Of each House Of Congress dine with
the Democratic Republicans of this county, at the
of his friend, Edward l.. Scruggs ESQ., at Buck.
ingham c. II. He would also suggest TO his Repub-
can fellow.e'lzens the great Importance of re.ogan.
ling their Committees of Vigilance, in the vicinity Of
the several precincts and elsewhere with view to the
dissemination of information in support Of the great
fundamental principles of our Republican institutions;
and that each member Of our Committees of Vigilance
should enter heartily in the cause, and all proper
and honorable means TO inform the constituent body
of the critical situation of cherished and in.
estmable Republican principles Nay, that they should
aid each other in investigating their political rights
so that all who enjoy the elective franchise, may
have no scrupes in turning out to the polls. Indeed
we have 'sno dread of error when truth is left free
to combat it-and, all ask at The hands of our 20.
cal opponents is justice and fair play For we have
unbounded faith in the justice of our cause and
spectfully invite our felowczens fair and impair.
tal consideration Of the condition Of the country a,
we'll to the claims of Republican principles, to
their favorable and jealous support In aoneu
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"FLoYp County. Ma

"FLoYp County, May 7.
ain looking over the Lynchburg virginian by the
last mail discover in the statement Of the result OF
the election in this county the 2Sd ut these words
"rhus it appears beaten this Spring. but we will
not stay beaten in the Fall" Meaning thereby that they
would then get majority for the Abolition candidate
for the Presidency, Harrison This, in my opinion, is
reckoning without their host; for, there never was
greater exeron made in any county to gull the people
by the Opposition than was attempted here. The
great humbug of Standing Army, and sub-Tressury
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-22

CANCER. CANCER! CANCER -
IeR BENJAMIN u. ANDERSON, offers his! t. H.,
~ friends and public, for the of this and
oatlsome disease Such his confidence his mode ii a
mcut thar no charge wal be made unless he eIouu,4
Iii, n sIdcpc. is Immediately the stage road admg
nond 10 Iynchhurs by way Of Gainesville and buckingham
Courthouse and eight below tie latter place. Letter. i
dressed hm Elddge T. o.. Buckingham county, Va pos.
paid, will win prompt attention.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-22

The Connecticut flows through her beautHui Vhi',.
And the fields she waters are crecli ana ~ HH
As when tread of our forefaherS horne on me snr,
Reused the bird from her nest, ana Tue Won itoh s ""
And the motto then burning in each piouS breast,
Is emblazpned in glory beneath our Nihe crest
Lord of earth and the sea, Jehovah ne rc'ens,
And he who transplanted, IN mercy sustans'
rbouph The tree where the pilgrims first w"rshPped bowed
And the Oak of our charter must yield To decay,
YET The spe and The tower lit their heads To the c'""'
And onr homes the far fruits Of that freedom display
Ana though Hooker and Haynes at rest wlth tr dea''
On our statesmen and pastors, their mantle Is SP'ao'
Lord of earth and the sea, Jehovah ie reisnS
And he who transpIanled, in mercy sisia"S.
When the pest ni Lord bore the ark through the ou'
Then each tribe brought a stone, hrm plIa 10 f.isc
That their children might ask why the monument s"h'
And be tauc the Lord God oi their fathers 10 praise
Let IA bring our tribute pillar To rear,
That our children uay gaze, and thus learn TO revere
Lord of earth and the sea Jehovah who relens,
The God who transplanted, and ever slsta'hs'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-22

ID ELL ISLE NAILS AND IRON The Agents
ID Gavin. from The Bell Isle Works,
Nails 81 all ,iZ.s. from 2 dy 10 % dy
EradS ami Finishing Nails, fran dy 10 II ay
Tobacco Nails Of all descriptions,
Aud DIS Mill Nails Tor Fl,"lr barrels
Spikes from - 10 : inches Cng
- The Iron used Tor Nails this time Is much superior In
quality ha used for several years past and The character of the
Nall changed and much improved. They also receiving
Bar Iron from IA to ! inches wide
Boiler Plate Slab aud Band Iron All c which be made
order. al short notice.
The Agents think recommend win conn
dcurr with reference its quality: IL well hammered under
heavy Till liamncr before passes through The rollers, which
much OF the character 81 hammered IDn with the
smouInc>s and regularity Of rolled.
Dealers particularly invited call and examine both The
Iron and Nail. JOHN X. TRiPLETT / son.
Ana llN-2aH'!m
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nl.n WINES ANp LlNrnRS.

OLD WINES AND LIQUORS.
1 PIPi. and hail pipes India Madeira W me
L do Old London Dock toghac Brandy
BEN. part Of the Stock Of Mons. J. H. BrCnscri.
3sJ.--A general assortment Of Old Wines and Liquor,
Madeira IN pipes, half pipes and qr. casks
Pale and Brown Sherry, III hall pipes
Port, Or casks and bottles
Champagne, Clarrr. sc.
old London Dock Gnsnar Brandy, &c
Do jamaica Antigua and Hollands
Richardson's aud Gib-un's Barley Whskry, &c. &c.
Groceries abundance, all OI which ~ he sold prices con,
msnslrate ih their qualities and the present hard times.
Anri IlI2-w..lM WV WALLAlE
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-22

SIZING DRY GOODS CHEAP, FOX IASI
Or rtH he S0hI credit fer ctY dcrcptdrcCS-lclo
ONE hundred Thousand dollars worth Of Goods will BE- found NJ
~ Il. -! JENKINS Cheap Cash Dry Good store deserving the
u Merchants Families and others Read the following
aud then call and judge for Yourselves:
IALlGOESUIO pieces fast cJOTS and patterns NJ : 10
and ~ IL aud finer goods.
i'alicprs I; aud very cheap.
GINGAhS, yaruus STYLES, ~ l2 Cts. j.. and - cs
LAWNS FOR DRESSES, fancy coors and mourning, great
CIfALLrs aSD MoUsLIN De LAINEs-5OoO pieces from
% and liner.
WHITE cNBRICS-5OO pieces al 10 - cts ls 30 cts and
finer.
SWISS Mtsl.iNs wide, at 81 ! . cts. and finer.
1000 MUSLIN COLLARS, from % Ia the richest imported
800 VI Sl.iH AND LACE CAPES, all styles.
1900 ydS. MUSLIN INSERTINt;S AND EDGINGS all prices.
Bleacrd and unheachel COTTON sHIRTINGs, al 6, g 10
cts, and finer.
BED TICKING nj 10 |. , cts, IT, % cs and finer.
COTTON OZNABURGs. at TO- ii and lal.2cl..
APRON CHECKS, nj 10, II, ~ - cts and finer
IRISH LINENS nj a. 25 80 and all other qualities.
LINEN AND COTTON SIIIRriNGS.
Also LAWNS AND DIAPERS.
PARASOIS for chdren at 81 ctfc Ladies, . and higher
UMBRELLAS Of Cotton and sIk-Cheap and good.
NUNS BONNETS-l0OO all sizes and cheap.
LEGIioRN AND STRAW BONNETs-30 cases of every
PALM LEAF AND LEGHoRN HATS, for boys men and
HOSIERY, Of every description, al good bargains.
CANTON MaTTIN1-50 bales various kinds
LINEN HASDkERClilEFS, AT - ct<. and finer.
Also LINEN CAMBRIA HANDKERCHIEFs, hemsti,ctcd, OF
Is and 81 and finer.
RIBBO SS-Bonnrt Cap, Eelt Satin and Iisrrng Itbons
MEMS SUMNER WEAR, Tor Coats Pants and Vests.
FLOWERS, fnr the Head and Bonnes
CLOTHS AND CASslMERES, all colors and qualities.
CARPETISGS, all wnoi-Seing OF cheap
SILkS FOR LADIES' DRESSES and fashionable.
In addition the above, will be found other article either
Staple Fancy in the Dry Goods line all Of which will be sod by
wholesale retail prices To suit the times Selling for cash
only, great bargains be had at X. II. JENKINS
Old Stcnd, Nam Street, Richmond.
Ap 10 ll2-wl2w
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LET ME SEE HIM ONCE MORE.

ny MRS. osCoop.
Let me see him once more
For moment or two,
Let him tell me himself
OF his purpose, dear, do;
Let him gaze in these eyes
While he lays out his plan
To escape me-and then
He may go-3 he can!
Let me see him once more,
Let me give him one smile,
Let me breathe tnt one word
or endearment the while;
! ask but that moment
Ny life on the man.
Does he think to forget me:
He may--if he can
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-22

PrKFoRN, ScEsAscntce, in The spring Of 1887 hen ,r1
old Swccpstnkc Tree l, II subscribers, mile a
nentrnnce-ime I'm. J;sln So The week ai IT, W.
Baltimore and for the Dorsey stake, II started
winnng the first heat vi cascihc second and tm 'a X
was by Col Wins PC"n 10y having bod rider on "
had rode him before; after that r canned
Brfcd NM heats, winch lie IN three H'as ~
rontcudiug the first TluIr 3In ii-.-am is.'l'
Ending the last beat almost three legs, having gwen N
the tendon Of fore leg JOHN JpN1S'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-22

rna ACRES ri excellent Land IN Bedford County, Virginia
OUU within I1yhr al the Courthouse, for sale Two hundred
tobacco land clear Spenddy umbctrd
Il other II we'll wa;rrrd, las ~
apple and peach AMI other nun trees
all hrashlng machine
and all with hTick chlmncy
Liberty. il Courthouse County has large Female
Aradem! successful orraon an excellent male school aud
efforts making build large male academy, brick churches
and a loilrt about commencing.
House and Lot in Liberty full vrw Of
plantation The dwelling brick, has good
places brick office with kitchen sta
be house. all within loo yards othe Courthouse
property, either part would suit professional
planter we'll will sell bargain said property,
good terms, emgratc the South Of
rheumatic 1huse DESTROYS purchase will please call
alone and the propcrtyihr the better for the
purchaSr IL VIII be constantly for sale until sold.
WILLIAM COOK,
An 10 lll2-wSwl Liberty. "a, 18th 7prii, 1910.
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poLTING CLoTHs-We have Just received from Amsterdam
I'D Invoice of tina genuine Anchor Boiling Clcthscopna
number aid,o &c superior TO offered for
this m1rkc., VAN LEW sMITH.
May - l-lawSw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-22

| Crrtifcate ii lir. ishom Pae'c".
trained and Absentee, IN 1881, and thought m ihr '
colt ever saw and liink takr him for speed arI h".u
have never IN the trial the ire lr
Two weeks he ran his big swcri7iakc. b. nr VI reg
! time ever knew ISLAM ~ 'hh.''
] Ans I!t-A""
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-22

AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE AND TRusT CoSi.""
Onee No. 10, South Street, Aat".oI"
CAPITAL is, Two MiLLoHs Or p"t-.''.,., VI
THE President and Trustees OF Tins C@hiA"y 60
lncurances Lives, grant Annuts nnh Lh"'" +.
ceive asd manage Trusts Of every description ~hi." i ~ H.
mitted to their charge, whether from ndivIGG"''
dies, courts Of justice. -. ,rI,,,
l. MoSEr will he received and held In rist, and s %
thereon paid semi-annualy, quarterly, ~ coh'u"
direction Of the the interest VIII be ass".
Of every six MONTHS TO the credit Of tie iiust uh. "
ation. -. ,,.,e lie
q LirE Is.ussscE.-Person, may effect lnSl'anse3 3
Company upon their own lives or The Ives - ",s RI
year, term Of years; the whole Of NE Tr.
computed for this Company upon The no't nj.
well for the officers Of the Navy aud Army, Is
be had application 10 the Company OF Its Aset, nj,
2 asSCIriEs.-These VIII be granted upon s'.I
enable the annultant TO enjoy the largest Ihet'-c ~
| amount Of money. ia. a ran's
4. ESpownESTs-A person who desires 10 pf'''HSa gt.
for a ward when he sta!i arrive Al ne .s
marriage portion for daughter, can effect y
pany. ,,,,,. r.r y X,
Offers and Trustees Of the Coz7p7Ry-P. MaeauGy, ~
President, Baltimore; John Duer, lsq L. l.: ~ ASST
| New York, Richard Wilson, Secretary, y l'u''o"'
Secretary. n v.yi..t
Trpasss.-saac Lawrence, Beverly Robinson ~ aarff
Charles A. Davis, Samuel Weino,s, paTiu hs xr KWa
Bsrcklay, L. Suares. George F. lamAn =. W. pan VI
L. Colt Morris Robinson, New York. Ma!'GeE H. VarfF
Flat, John Moss Phlsdepha James Cox VIA ni5frd .s:
! Samuel Hoffman, Frederick w. Bruno, Y. = 0'N"'
Cushing Fielding Lucas, lr, Baltimore. ,,,s, rn,, r.
Applications may be made personally, % !! al, frll '
the Agents for the Company in Virginia, "E1 WI Z.
rates and other necessary information, 70 p.is"" H
feetIny assurances or making ohe: arrangements -,
Company Tor The beReht Of hc. taairs Q! iS.,,.i
| p u. TABB, 3ge"t, !1'e'~
Agents Yug.SS
| PaLry ". TAss, ESQ.,, Richmond
| VIZ. 8. siarsos, Esq Petersburg
GEO. w. CAar, Esq1 Norf i.IS,.,.u-,
| ROBERT ArrIt,oE, Esq, Williamsburg
| !ons. Bnuez, Esq, Winchester. .!~s
Juns -
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manner, Or upon any plea 81 Pre'eSt whatsoever and
yna ~ srnseess and reckless faction of fanatics,
whose every wisi, and feeling IS a, with our peace
,nd s,G.,v 4 FRIEND TO VAN buren,,
R.enuss a Eriend 10 the SOuM and he LNlnn
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Apl0 ll2-wSwl Libsrty To-, Nh .sp-ii, leio.

IN CIIASCERi -VRGtIA.-AI Court held for Prince Ed
L wart County April the 2UlI lsih:
William W. Garter, flaiHhi.
against
John Price Nathaniel Ncnahe. Robert Ncnable, James
veBa- and Joseph Vrnab, Nathaniel j. Ncnahlc adnr of
Charles Woodon dec Nancy H. PRICE, administrative OF John
Price, dec and Richard W. Dillon Alexander :. Dillon, and John
c. Ingram, Defendants
The defendant John F. Price, not having entered his appearance
and according General Assembly
and the rules of this Court and appearing the satisfaction Of
the Court that he naban Of this Sale, the motion
Of The plaintiff by COUNSEL il ordered that the said defendant,
John F. Price, appear here tho first day Of July Court
aud plaintiffs bill; and that copy Of this order b.
forthwith rcd Of public printed
the city of Richmond for months successfully. aud also
posted at the door of the courthouse of This county
4 Copy-Tcstr, II. J. NORSiIAM C. c.
MAY ligwswt