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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-06

reregn STATE but That the Governor had no legal or
constitutional right to grant them In the of Mr.
Lanman, motion made that he be permitted to
qualify, which was rejected The credentials
terred. debate arose. not only on the proper mode
of proceeding but the lights of Mr. Lanman, under
his commission, with the broad SEAL preriOns to decl.
sion, fby which il appeared TO be the Of the Sc
nate that Mr. L. 3 seat raeant until the pending
question should be decided in his favor Mr. lanman,
by resolution, permitted to be heard at the bar Of
the Senate the question of his right to seat. The
decision was adverse to his claim.
There was he said, long list Of Of individuals
appointed and commissioned by Governors in some Of
which, question being raised qualification per-
mitted as matter OF course-in Others questions be-
ing raised, no qualification permitted, until they
were decided and the decisions were sometimes for
and sometimes against the claimant. He would not
consume time by recital Of all oil them, but would con.
cude this array of authority and precedent by quoting
the Of Stany Griswod, from Ohio. He appear
ed on the 9th june 1909; his credentials referred
to the Committee OF Elections and en- The 18th June,
the committee having reported fayorably he was ad-
mitted to his seat These produced from the
Senate, which the Governor is not made mere re.
turning Officer bnt in which he had the power Of ap-
ponment or election and the constitutional right to
grant commissions and yet these commissions, al
though unexceptonable in form, have never been re-
gardcd conclusive of the right to qualify and take
seat.
Mr.. D. said that if these doctrines, for which gen.
tlcnen contend, that certificates in due FORM signed
conclusive right to seat, should prevail you viii
Strike fatal blow at the freedom Of elections and the
purity of Representative Government II is the
ricton Of the people, that by the invention Of Represcn
tative Government and by the choice Of Representa-
tires for themselves, by the exercise Of the elective
franchise, hey can virtually accomplish the objects Of
self-goyernment, which renders them happy and con-
tented, It is the firm belief, that through the agency
of election and representation the Democratic princ
pie may be carried OUT that through them the popular
voice may direct the Legislation Of the country that
through them those rights are secured and enjoyed
which pertain TO them in their character of sovereignty
and which, but for our free Institutions could only be
exercised in primary assemblies is this belief which
ensures attachment TO the Government induces will
ing submission to the laws of TIE country and consti
tues strong security for the peace and good order Of
the great body Of the citizens.
But, said Mr.. D., if you establish the doctrine that
the credentials given by the State authorities mat
ter how fraudulent no matter how much at variance
with the viii of the people of the States expressed
in their elections legally and constitutioually made
shall nevertheless, eoaelusSely prevail you convert
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when or where il has been decided that member mus
take his seat before it be decided whether he is
titled TO take it, He said he would lay il down ~
rule of action, that ,rhen The question of right 10 tax
has seat had been raised and presented the Rouse bror
qualification, Il had been settled before Gual feaon
lie had not been able to find single instance Of
departure from this course in either House of Con
gross.
He referred TO the case of Benjamin Edwards, o
Maryland which occurred in the second session Of the
Third Congress II does not appear that his seat wal
regularly contested upon the ground of an adversary
claim a question was raised as to the suficiency
the proof of Mr. Edwards election After debate the
letters which Mr. E. relied 10 sustain his claim
were referred toa committee. The committee made mr.
adverse report. Pending the subject the Speaker in
formed the House that he had received letter from the
Governor of Maryland enclosing The regular ccrtif
cate of Mr. E.'s election. This certificate uas sigaco
BIZ the Governor Of Maryland, and ander the seal cfM.
STATE. question again rose, whether the claimant
should be permitted to qualify. Qualification still
denied and the certificate, with the broad seal,
referred TO the committee 10 whom their previous re-
port was recommitted. Afterwards, the committee re-
ported resolution in favor of Edwards, in which the
House concerred; and then, "Mr Edwards was quail.
fed, and took his seat in the House.. Now ii, without
an adverse claim, question being raised before qua6
cation the House will insist decide it before qna
cation for much stronger ought this TO
be adopted in of contest the question being rails.
ed and presented to the House before the qualification
Of either party.
Mr. d. next introduced the case of John Richards OF
Pennsylvania which occurred in the first session of the
Fourth Congress. James Morris and John Richards
had been the candidates for election the disrccom.
posed counties Of Bucks Northampton and Mont
gon,ery. "The circumstances of this election were
such make il doubtful 10 the mind of the Governor
whether either party duly elected and he appears,
therefore, to have declined deciding upon the legality
of said election" Mr. Morris dying before the meet
ing Of Congress- of never appeared to claim the
seat. On tie 10th December, 1875, Richards, BY me-.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-09-18

The husbandman-thcy are abundant beyond exper
lion. The exceedingly warm weather since me orS"
nnr Of The month, beng as insupportaoie as N'W
Wnrk SIMMER season, has induced the great mass %
nsonle 10 purchase summer clothes; and thus although
4 NAV appear trinns cause, the trades people nave
hssn selling off their goods and ordering largely from
the manufacturers fresh supplies; The operatives con
sconenily are employed again in many towns ana NOR
lively state of things has begun TO manifest hseii IN
,bs r,rt;cular branch of trade.
Money is said TO be vary abundant at the Stock TX
change. , ,,;, :; 49,
am on the 18Th inst and it is not expected The Houses
vii meet again until February next.
Loxpos Cons EXCHANGE, Aug lO.--lhe supply OF
wheat by land carriage samples moderate OF when
about 700 or S00quarers consisted OF the new crop the
hest runs were taken in about the rates OF last week
ht there was some difficulty IN clearing out at those
rates and in some instances reduction was submitted
.o foreign was slow sale at late prices Barley IS
without alteration in value Beans are rather cheaper
and having fair quantity of new white peas from
Kent prices gave way Is to Is, but grey come slowly
to market, and sell on the same terms
CorroS MARKET, Aug. S.--The market has cons'-
derable frmness to-day. The sales are 5000 bales,
with tendency advanced prices; 900 have been
taken speculation.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-09-18

TIcO Female TEACHERS IN ,rant If StuGiions
AM requested 10 obtain situations for Ladies
tho branches taught
gency-such ordinary English branches the French
guaGe Music the iano Forte Painting Drawing
wok-Saary Four Hundred Dollars and Board per annum-
The Ladies would not like To Of Virginia
na and ready upon the duties of profession
The from which these Ladies together
their testimonials sufficient guaranty Of their ability.
Communications PAID addressed the subscriber will be
promptly attended to- F.. P. NASH,
Book and Piano Forte Seller, PETERSBURG, Pa
have hand and beautiful
Piano Foes-and after having sold hundred
without selling bad should have doubt
their superiority Nothing satisfactory
article which has borne the II
things good Pianos perfectly have them for
E. p NASH
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Fresh Fail and Uinfer DRY GOODS.

Y ship Portsmouth, arrived in New York in July last
ID and the ship Rhode Island James rve have
ccved and receiving imporiations q" FOREIGN
DRY GOODS which, together with purchases made by
partner during weeks spent the North enables
and the public generally certainly the
cheapest desirable Stock ui Goods have had
daring whole business 81 than
very large and general and almost package
Is store; when tell country and city friends
about cheap Tobacco wond
100 his Wheat at IS Cd bushcl
los 3D. barrel Cotton I'D b
fled that they continue so lowepccay many,
say most leading staple articles have been laid far below the
of production These things being country
badly supplied with goods in the Interior and rapidly
good condition take them and pay for them, would
ranie Ia he the rI. Time 10 buy All invited to call aud
examine for themselves. I. i J. = JAMES < CO.,
Globe Square
is .s--Gtx
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RICHMOND. Va, FRIDAY, SEPT. ls, 1870


will be furnished to Committees, &c, at tins once.
To the Democratic Corresponding Committee m ererJ
county, and to The Republicans generally mT0"gh0"
the Commonwealth:
The Charlottesville Convention, among other mea
sures which they have adopted for the service oi tne'
country, have proposed rcguiar Comfy Orgnnt=at""
which is published in this days Enquirer. We cannon
too earnestly recommend il 10 your serious attention
and immediate action We pray you TO lose no tune IN
carving out this Organization in all your counties Inc
great object is to rouse the Democracy, 10 bring ou
all GOOD votes to exclude all bad ones, and to leave tue
Election of the Chief Magistrate of the Union to the
majority of voters, freely and fairly expressed.
in the name the Convention therefore, The scvcra
Committees Of the Republican Party are requested TO
read this Report carefully to Study all its propositions
and to act upon them without delay.-You are specially
requested to appoint Sub Committees, whose duty II
shall be TO wait upon friends at their houses, and to
warn them in the Electionto appoint also the Sub.
of challenging all spurious and suspicious Voes-and
Committees who shall repair TO the polls for the purpose
we invite you Immediately to establish Democratic AS
sociations in your respective counties.
The Election is advancing with rapid stride. The
Opposition is on the aert-Now, then, lei Us show by
The energy of our movements throughout the whole
Commonwealth, that whilst our cause IS better our
enthusiasm is at least equal TO theirs.
THOMAS RlTCHlE,
Secretary 10 he Centrat Committee.
n The .7ddrrSS Of the Charlottesville Convention
will appear on Tuesday, Bat as the County Organ'za-
ton is of more pressing Importance, we have defer
mined 10 give the Report Of that Committee the prorI-
" Of publication EHtior.
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al Finds Of Paper, Books, &c.

SMITH PALMER now opening large additional supple.
- of Lerer Journals Day Books Records and Common
Account Books, OF all Sizes School Books complete
law Medical and Miscellaneous Books greatest
Fooscap and Letter Paper ruled
very large and well assorted Stock Ink Ink Powder Bonnet
Boards states uils Wrapping Paper &c Music and Musical
Instruments Amanacs, Farmers Calendar endar
Virginia and North Carolina Harrison, Cocke,s Comic
Our friends and the Country Trade large may depend upon
the prompt and careful execution Of their orders the
vorable terms.
IL 3S-sff
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Hnrdlcnrf. CutLrrn Guns -

THE subscribers Sea and Rhode
Island direct from Liverpool large Stock of Brmng-
ham and Sheffield HARDWARE and CUTLERY, consisting in
part of Anv Vices, Guns Pistols Chains kinds scar
nenters' Patent and all other kinds of Locks James
Wood Screws &c Ivory Stag and Buooe handle Table
ey in dozens and full of 81 pieces; Rodgers and
Pocket and Table Cutlery Scissors, Razors, AIDES &C.
Also,
very large assortment of Domestic Hardware direct from
Manufacturers, selected with great care.
They respectfully examination
their country friends. VAN LEW & SMITH
6epf ii 3s-6tif
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Bargains in Fail and Hintcr DRY GOODS.


p II. JENKINS invites the oil merchants, families
IL. and others 10 the following Goods opening
all Of which will h. sold for cash approved paper
quality found in III. United STATES The
DOMESTIC GOODS.
B"aclrd and nnbl"ac" Sirtines 81 10, and II,
Bicarhed slcetinrs at Isl! yard wide
UnbearIcd do. II. cents and Isl do. do
Very cheap negro Clothing for males and females
Bed rickines, from l2! C. Is and finer
Curtain Cacocs handsome, at 10, la cents and finer
New style plaid Caliroes and rich do, all kinds
10000 yards Gaoes from TO- II ana 70! cents aso at s,
and : cent.
co" z"a'" cf6 = aHb i and caks q
also cassincrs and Kentucky Jeans, and vcnr Of all kinds.
Elegant Mouslin de iainrs aud ClaIe!s
Rich plain, figured and striped silks
Plaid Calicocs, French do, Scotch ginehams
French merinoes, colored DC; al all Qualities &c
doz corse' ga , Ge s%n b and "rr nrrs
very extensive Of hr"cn thbet WOOL mcrno .iII
and velvet Shawls, man'illaS n!k: and scarfs.
Ten boxes Of plaid and figured satin and string rban new
and rich fall and winter fashion
Also, cap, neck, satin and lstrlng r,hand'
STOCKS, GLOVES AND HOSIERY.
full supply Of sHsh article ,yn M ,,vrps
Virginia cotton, silk and lambs wool shirts and drawers
Virginia shirts and drawers for ladies
LINEN GOODS.
Irish Linens at h ~ cts . cts D. 3D. 3 b. ID, and Is Cd
also very fine quality
Tall Diaper, wards wide, nj 81. ID. and finer
NAPKINS. all qualities. linen table cloths
Brown table cloths, long lawns
Birds and Russia Diapers
UMBRELLAS.
900 silk and Umbrellas, made To order
SILK VELNETS.
Black silk Vclvets, from los Cd To the best
LINEN HDkFS.
1000 cambria dkf prices from Is 3D. p 3D. 3s the
finest made.
THREAD AND ROBBINET LACE GOODS.
Wide and ECings InscrtingS; Qul
ncS and cheap black lace Wells AMI LaCe Caps
wells.
FI.hNNELS.
White FIapncis al Sd, b, Rodgers and Welsi
Tlanncls.
Red Flannels 20 cts, % cts, q Sd and finer
Yellow Flannels, all qualities
BLANKETS for negroes at 3 ID, SIS Sd, IS, and higher
Rose and Whitney Bed blankets, all sizes.
In offering the articles for SALE the subscriber would in
ve particular of those wishing buy for
great Inducements will he offered The stock and fresh
and the prices must please. H. III. JENKINS.
Semi
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sAIE0rBLooDED STOCK.


WILL sold public auction at the tate OF Joseph
can Grove on TUESDAY day September next the whole
Of hr FLOODED STOCK OF HORSES belonging 10 said estate"
consisting in part of an Brood Mare by Eagle and her
rease-Eza Clay her Colts Of them Two old
hv another year old by Pram and the other
ad the past season Sarprdon first Staion Chdy
by CHARLES; fine Mares by Lance, aud their in
A. these Horses are not surpassed any in Virginia. point
sold without those DESTROYS OF
purchasing will do well Ia attend the sale
Terms nj sale
RO. JENNINGS, administrator.
3s-tds
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l. !
Will VIM G.. Rivcs dare 10 open his lips or breathe
one syllable there against the Aboltionists and Banl
OF the L. Staics' Upon these points, NUNS the wore
at Auburn
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-27
eesmen's Friends Aef.,y.

The Tabernacle crowded in every part, on
Monday evening the lth attend the celebration Of
the anniversary OF the Scaman's Friend Society
There were al least 800 females present majority
Of them beautiful and very Few that were not good
looking.-The meeting had very poor president,
and therefore, IL is not worth while 60 say who he
wa; he numbled out his words that he could not
be heard ten yards on
The Rev. Mr.. DE Witt, such name,
was announced for the prayer by the president,
who spoke badly that could not tell what
he said. The substance of his prayer this Oh,
Lord God Of Israel we acknowledge thy hand is
with ne in this the commencement of our holy week
and we invoke thy influence and thy blessingupsn u.s.
through the week in celebrating these anniversaries.
MAY we be brought near to Christ, and very near
IL each other May there be much prayer ascend
in both from the pulpit and the closet until IL break
as cloud in the pouring down Of blessings on the
cause of scamen May God be their God. their guide
and their Counsellor May the sphere OF this soce-
ty be enlarged-may the speakers lips be touched
as with lively coal from OF Gods altar-msy our
hearts be opened 10 respond 90 the appeal'-and 10
Father Son, and Holy Ghost, we will sseribe all the
glory.
The person who prayed had broad unpleasant face
and spoke IN harsh, disagreeable, sonorous tone.
Tie Rev. Mr. Groenleaf then rose 20 give abstrac,
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ICnncm ed from Sd page.


On the ;enoraace of children in connection with
this subject must say word You snosla 'each
children geography thoroughly as connected with
religion The teaeh %gsb III essential. How much
more so should it be in connection WIN rengion
You see whenever a great battle is fought
abroad, or great event IN psmuca, n,s'I ;o.
medately publish a map, showing the position oil
this army, of that ship, where the fight took place.
and the probable results: And so you should have
maps to show every missionary station, and the
movements of your missionaries all over the weird
And in concluding wish to speak OF the vulgar
and incorrect systemof apPauding at the public
anniv ersaries common in London Ii Is IN bad
tastes il is not in accordance with the movements Of
a religious assembly There, the noise and confu-
sion and cries are almost nauseating We do not do
so here* 1t is not right. hope never to il again.
Let applause pass away from our public anniversa-
RIGS. The Holy Spirit does not love it. God dis
likes il
love the quiet dignity, the solemn gravity, the
hushed silence of anniversaries. And, as was
saving Methodist brother, 90 it is singular
thing that whilst Presbyterians Judge Of the pre-
of the Spirit of God by the solemn silence OF
the scene, you MethOdists Judge of the presence OF
the same Spirit, by noise and confusion" (Mur-
murs of disapprobaton.)
Depend upon it, nothing is gratifying to the
eloquent orator as silence have tried bo,h. aha
the best applause speaker can obtain is that OF the
feeling aad the a,hless heart.
One word in closing. An orator yesterday parad,
ed before the chairman some unfedsed eagles i
nave DTouSht Nou, OF, P~PTsp"'n =
Christ, (No applause was ELECTED AS Mr Kirk drew
forth bright new spoon from his pocket) 1t is
gift Of the wdow who well of and is now poor.
IL is a gift Of the heart And hope that the exam
ple of that spoon may induce many others to part
with-not merely spoons-but whatever they eau
spare for the cause. And ! hope that 1t may be
blessed abundantly to the salvation Of many.
Mr. Kirk sar down without the least token OF ap'
probation; the DoXoiogy was sung, and the meeting
adjourned.
mir Kirk is wrong. The " Hei aid" alone DOES this
*Mr Newton was immensely applauded in the place
only the day before.
Mr. Kirk received token of applause Mr.. Smith, alr
kIeigs aud Mr.. Frey lnghuy SEM did.
%hs is uncaedfor rebuke Of the ReyRober Newton
and his speech a the Bible citing.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-27

On Tuesday evening the 18th, the Tabernacle was
again pretty well filed at the celebration the me
rican Sunday School Union anniversary. II was not
near so fall as the previous evening but still there
were over two thousand persons present, three
fourths of whom were well dressed females. There
wssa great deal Of unnecessary delay in getting on
with the preliminary proceedings, and il was near
y o'clock, before tall rose, and in-a low, IN.
ineligible voice said that the Rev. Mr.. Somebody
would oPcz the meeting in prayer.
At this, broad pale faced man, resembling AID.
Potter, with spectacles on, and forbddng features,
rose and prayed in a very repusiye tone Of voice
He jumped out his words unintellisibly and en-
phasized the eopjuncions oabomiaably, delivering
all the rest in mumbling Tone that scarcely one in
the church could make out any thing he said. His
prayer sounded something like this-"O-dcsirc
--dcep-of-and- nd--to-all-and
-for--and--now
as--and-in--for- Amen"
round made, round faced, good looking man,
with good delivery and excellent voice, free
from afectaion, then read abstract from the re-
port.
From the brief abstract read Of the report il ap-
pears that there are, within the scope Of the socie-
ty 81 schools; from 50 OF these reports have been
received. There are in the society 2,3IO teachers,
8 Isl boys, and 900 grls Of these 2i7e might be
fsssed religion and I26 Of the teachers had dsnc
Besides this, % teachers and pupils had prepared
for the ministry The report also stated that IN one
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-27

The Anniversary of this valuable Society was held
at the Tabernacle the evening of the 18th instant
Henry Dwight, of Geneva was in the chair DIR.
Ely, of Munson, Mass, opened the meeting with
prayer The report of the Treasurer was then
read and presented the following statement for the
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-27

The Rev. Charles Hal,one of the Secretaries then
read abstract Of the Annual Report, exhibiting
Z he fnllou It
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ass souls had been converted frem

of the schools, ass souls had been converted frsm
sin
A great deal had been done to enlist the German
children as scholars, as well the French, and to
teach them religion at the time that they were
learning the language. Great stress was laid upon
the practice of visiting children at home, adopted
by teachers, and all enjoined to do SO,
immense deal of good resulted therefrom.
In the report Of the Centre street school, it
aed that some children, through the good manage
ment OF their teacher, loved the Sabbath school
better than the day school Other loved the teach
er better than their father. The plan of visiting
children had been the means of con verting many
hardened parent. Great stress was also laid upon
teachers being punctual in their attendance at
school Two little girls had told their mother last
winter, that they had had great revival Of reli-
gon in their school. The mother was so afraid
that the children would get to tho Kingdom Of Hea-
ven church, before her, that she came directly to
was converted, and went home and converted heI
husband.
Much good had been done, 1t was stated in the
report, by the Juvenile Temperance Societies. One
instance was stated OF young girl named Fanny
-, who was very wicked; she was, as we under
stood about II, very pretty, and would take glass
of wine and then She asked her teacher if eve
nv one knew exactly when they became Christian.
On being told that they did not she replied that she
did not want to be christian; that she only came
| to Sunday school because she was compelled to do
but that she onged for the time when she should
be free, and revel in all the pleasures the world
could afford: the balls, and concerts and theatres,
and other vices She came to enquiring meeting,
and at the close of the week she was walking with
Jesus The society ioek on Fanny - as brand
plucked from the burning.
In one school alone, 455 souls had been turned to
salvation. One lad of Is had relapsed foar times,
but died christian at last after an illness of two
| weeks, and exhorted every body to turn to the
Lord right away" Eight scholars in class
| professei religion in one month. A grandmother in
| London wrote to thank teacher for the good he
had done her grandchildren at Sabbath school, A
boy, taught in a Sabbath school, went to Sc wa,
gone 10 years, came home, preserved his s,oc. oil
book in his bosom, the seeds of religion had Cdght
forth fruit; he made pilgrimage to his mothers
grove, and wrote some beautiful lines thereon,
Guiding with this stahza-