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from the Governor enclosing the communication from
the Consul Of the u g., at Paris, taken up and
dered to be recommitted.
Mr.. BEARD, from the Committee Of Roads and Inter-
nal Navigation presented Bill authorsng the Urea
surer Of the Commonwealth to give the States suaran
Tee to certain oan to be negotiated by the Richmond
Fredericksburg u Potomac Railroad Company.
MIR LEYRuRs, from the Committee on Agriculture
and Manufactures, presented bill establish Flour
Inspection in the City Of Wheeling.
BILLS PASSED
Bill authorizing the payment of sum Of money TO
james c. CurrIn-Bil 10 authorize separate election
at the House OF Joseph Peel the county of Botetourt
Bill Incorporating the Trustees Of the Preston Aca-
demy-B for the relief of Brian Lister and other pur-
poses-B concerning the Stanton and Parkcrsburg
Road-Bill concerning James Edwards, Musician of
Journal-B TO amend act entitled "an act authori-
zing Alexander H. Curl, to establish Ferry the
Ohio River"
PETITIONS.
MIR. COMMUNICATION of citizens of Marshall
county for precinct election in that county.
MIR. CLAEK-Petition Of David Hubbard, praying
that portion of Baniser river in the county Of Hall
lax may be made lawful fence.
Mr.. ToLER-Petition Of citizens Of Bedford Bote-
tourt Roanoake and Campbell counties, asking GER
tain changes to be made in relation to the appropra-
ton o! the State dividends arising from the stocks of
the Turnpike road constructed from the town of Lynch
burg TO the town Of Salem; which ordered to be
cred to the Committee of Roads and Internal Navga-
ton.
MIR. STEPHENSON Of Tyler Documents TO be used as
evidence in relation to Benz. Wrghts application for
divorce from his wife, which ordered TO refer
red TO the Committee for Courts Of Justice.
Mr. RAMEY, from the Committee of Propositions and
Grievances, reported bill TO authorize separate cleo
lion in each of the counties of Jackson, Caroline and
Isle of Wight-A bill for the relief of WIN. H. Hub
bard and David w. Paterson-A bill to repeal the act
entitled ian act concerning apprentices bound out by
| Oversecrs of the Poor
Mr. seorr moved that when The House adjourned, il
would adjourn to meet at O'Clock. The extra hour
necessary to enable the Committees, particularly
The Committee Elections, get through their bust
ness. Agreed TO.
On the motion Of Mr.. KEEN of Pittsylvania, the
| House adjourned
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7eeident ana Death on the RuitrOad-William Sinan,
machinst, who resided near Lousa Court House, was
run over and killed yesterday morning. not far from
Taylorsville by the train of going to redercks-
burg Mr. S. had been employed in his trade in Pow
hatan, and was on his way to visit his family When
FIRST by the engineer he was some distance ahead
ed until the train came within few yards of him, whe
ne stepped the middle OF the track The engineer
called out to him the top CT his voice. reversed the
engine and indeed did every thing he could to save the
poor mans life hut he deaf that he did no, hear
the engine or the noise made TO alarm him, and was
knocked down without being conscious Of his danger,
and Immediately killed by the wheels passing his
body Not the slightest blame can be attached to the
engineer Compiler of Dec. %.
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A VOTER

TO TIE EDIIOh
You are desired by large portion of the Fo-
ters of this County, to announce in your next pa
per, their fellow. citizen, DR.. EDWARD r. ScoTT, as
a Candidate 10 represent the District composed OF
the Counties of Greensville, Sussex, Southampton,
Prince George, Surry, and the Town of Petersburg in
the next Congress of the United States.
CireensciHe County, Hieksford, Dec. 21th, 1910.
The Petersburg Statesman has the following para
graph -
authorized JAMES s. FRENCH, Esq as
candidate for Congress- nj the ensuing election the place OF
the Hon. Francis T. Rives, who declines n reelection
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xyT TOMPKINS, ArroRxEY Law, late Of Charlottesville,
w has removed PAIMSRh, (Flusanni CouhoI>-) and
the Inferior ana Superior Courts OF Fiusanna
aud Alhemae
Business entrusted his viii receive prompt and viglant
Having been for several extensively engaged IN
collecting adjusting It, hopes 10 be able 10
him that lie has also paid
considerable the preparation Of deeds aud
ng generally well the other branches County Court Irac
tlcc
REFEREScEs-Gov. Gmer, David Anderson, J J. H. Lynch,
Pcynn peane Edwards Fleming James T. VI. Tabb Bacvrli,
Smith Jones' Colon Clarke, Echnond aud the Merchants
and Bar generally in .ilbcnarlc and Flupanna.
PALMYRA DEC 1l-wiw
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a Broad Hint.-The Cincinnati papers throw cold
water upon the numerous applicants who have been
fee, and poaring out their bushels Of papers. The
Cincinnati, Republican says"we speaks advisedy when
we assure all applicants for office, whether personally
or by letter. that their claims will be prejudced rather
all things, anc there yet may be time for all greedy
expcctants
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FOR TIE ENQUIRER.
To the eoters composing the Congressional District o.
In {.r

To the e0ers composing the Congressional District Of
Caroline, &c.
1t appears from all learn, that our present Re.
preventative in Congress (Mr Speaker Hunter) will
be acceptable 10 either party TO represent US another
term Therefore, I hereby call your attention 10 Col
Benjamin F. Dabney, Uhe present Representative in
our State Legislature from King William county, as
suitable person to represent Dstric, in Congress
There is no doubt but that this nomination will be nc
ceptable to the voters of Col D. county, also,
to many voters in the other counties composing the
District Col. Dabney has filled various public offices,
and in every performed his duties with credit
TO himself and TO the satisfaction of those who bcsow
ed office him. and verify believe there is no man in
the District who would fill the Office with ability
and zeal, than the Colonel.
Der Stb 1910. A VOTER.
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til ask no pay unia he Piano is tried

there should happen to be any ncednous doubt
the quality Of my Piano Forcs AFTER the abundant proofs which
have been presented of their superiority will agree
individual take one OF the instruments and tor5ughy
before paying for II. think there be .e
in buying Piano from seller who has disposed Of upwards
two hundred without selling bad and certainly
whatever, where payment is required until satisfaction
given. E. p. NASH.
Book and Piano Forte St0re Petersburg, Re,
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4 TRIBJ-TE OF RESpEc1'

At meeting of the Students Of Union Academy. Davils Din
widdie county, the 9Th inst, motion, A. Macon Tuwne
called 10 the Chair and Joseph ~ Vaughan appointed
Rotary. The following preamble and resolutions
William j. Harper, were unanimously adopted:
Through the dpcnsaons of all wise Providence the
intimacy which itero connected with eemcd and Ia
mented fellows uien Joseph W. Field Dinwde who dice
The fifth instantly have been severed by the ruthless hand
DEATH White the untimely death Of Of
ber who hut few weeks bade fair live long and
life, IL becomes Students, with whom lie
ed 10 discharge the last sacred dnty due To his memory,
Reso'rrd throre, That the Students of this
heard with deep regret the death Of their student Joseph
W. Field, and sincerely sympahize with his relations their
reparabe loss.
ROred That testimony Of the respect have for his
will each the usual badge Of mourning the left
arm, for thirty days.
Reord That these proceedings be signed the President
Secretary and published the Peterr. and Richmond papers
4. MACON TONNES, Chairmaa.
JosErH y. VAUGHAN, Secretary.
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The Richmond wing expresses some doubt, whether
Mr. Webster is to be appointed Secretary Of State lie
may now dismiss every doubt upon the subject. The
Wing will be compelled to swallow Premier, who IS
dyed the deepest hues of Federalism ltis certain that
Mr. Webster to be the Secretary of State under the
Harrison Administration, and Mr.. Crit,enden, Attor-
ney General. The other seats in the Cabinet are not
ascertained. Rumor indeed speaks of MIR. John Ser
seant us Secretary of the Treasury.
letter from Washington of the Goth by last even
ING : maD says at is confidently reported that Ewing
will not accept the Post Office Department, and that
Thaddeus Stevens will take charge of it. That will
alter much the reputed cast of the Cabinet. II is
thought, that Granger will be Secretary of the Navy.
Il hear the brother Of n. ?. Talmadge is TO be Dis
trct Attorney Of New York, &c"
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the attractive person6cation Of the "Dey in his de-
formity, reproVing immortality" What, sir, would
ask could have induced this worshpper Of virtue md
abhorrer of corruption, to speak derogatory
of the worthy exertion of the Democracy this
ty, but the chngrin of unexpected defeat hat
worse pale faced malice The :" Wings for us were
unorganized." This is something new under the
Has he forgotten, does hc remember TO forget the
nightly meetings OF the willy Wings of Prince Edward:
One gentleman, though unknown to me, he accuses of
riding two days eeciioneerng expedition, and
meeting with uncommon by using every means
10 obtain voters for the Van Buren, ticket short o. abso
lutte force would here remind him, either his me-
mory treacherous, he is misnormed that if such
tour taken, it was 10 cover the tracks OF some
coon who had left before him marks Of depreciation.
He regrets the abandonment of moral principle"
which has thus cut off his fair hopes Of seeing Prince
Edward Harrison county. Truly crocodiles weep,
and dogs mourn sometimes without cause.
affirm, Sir that gross Misrepresentation, to say the
least of it, found in particular instance of this
knowing correspondents production-Mr. Samuel Z.
Anderson "haranguing the people weekly, perhaps
daily, at every blucksmith's shop from Dan to Ber-
shcba? | ask this gentleman where he procured his
information, and, at the same time, pronounce 1t to
be a misre presentation Of truth, to give it more
harsh appeaton. And here, Sir, in his words (or
by them will we condemn HIM it seems, that
s'Aien who make
Envy, and crooked malice, nourishment,
Dare bite the dust"
For never were men more honest, more correct,
more TO be lauded for honorable conduct than in our
last election. hope SIR this will serve 10 inform Par.
pass with all men, and that the next time he
ponds with his FREUD of The Wing, to take least,
TO cover his assertions with sembance of consistency,
ant not try 10 impose that intelligent comm unity,
which bec-s the impress ofexaggeratlon on its very
front. lhC!H . foIAhi.
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Jo,ErH y. VAUGHAN, Secretary.
C0MMHNIcaTEn.

In Northumberland County Court 18th Dec 1910: being
nounced the Court that the last term Joseph W.
ESQ., late member Of the Bar OF this Court hath departed this
life: Therefore
Rssolred That Court deeply depore the loss which
been sustained by the community the death OF whose
Tents and ACCOMPLISHMENTS constituted him of the brightest
ornaments his profession and w all the private relations
of life sustained character of the unsuied purity and in
tcgrty.
RcsOfred That this Court sympaze with bereayed family
and relations of Joseph W. CHM, ESQ., under this affecting dis
aws and benehcent Providence and beg leave
tender them their coincidence OCCASION which resou
ons the Members Of the Bar present. and officers Of the Court
ask leave TO unite.
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IIarringes.
IIarrtages.
Married. Wednesday the 10th instant by the Rev James VI

Married. Wednesday the 10th instant by the Rev. James NJ
Ba,by. ". Miss only daughter
Capt. Jesse VIM, all Of Hanover county.
Love led the way--IIopc h-cknaed
And Fortune smiled and said
My back you, IN urn,
Proud swain ana buslng mad;
II Virtues path yon still pursue
And walk in Nsdom's ways,
And constant, true,
To Heaven the praise
Married. Thursday evening, the 7h inst, by the Rev. An
Mcdowell, Dr. L. Hrnrico Miss MAKrHA
GsuRGp, daughter Of Mr. +. Brown of Hanover
''rhr world was sad the Garden Wild,
And Man, the Hermit, sigld, I'LL woman snii,"
Married. the oath Rev. F. L. agoon Mr. JoHS
THoM.s WiLLr.as. District Columbia
MITCHELL Elicit, of this city.
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Deaths.

Dr. SrgPHrS SUTTON died his residence Townqnr
OF King William Wednesday morning, the ID inst,
the 57th year Of his
All who knew him, WILL doubtless testify that lie kind,
and devoted husband AMI psi-nta good MASTER
kind chatahe and hopiabe neehbor, AMI honest II
supposed his death occaoned by The rupture Of blood
vessel lie had been unwe with bad cold for several
his draththe day before
unwe Than usual, complaining much IL pain in his
breast bed earlier hour than general
habit Several during the night he conghrd excessively,
nevertheless he his usual time in the morning, dressed
himself. walked his dining short time Ito
returned his chamber and reclned the bedlrs Sutton
asked him he felt? lie made reply-sh- Immediately
srzrd arms when he expired without struggle
the nne, than whom, let in this world
OF trial a.ctionate and devoted wife.
Thus another striking example that I'm the midst OF
lif. in uclfn
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Resod That Members Of this Cont and ar and officers
Of the Court respect for the of !c deceased
will the badge mourning for the space thirty DAYS,
The foregoing resolutions unanimously adopted ~ The
Court and token OF In" high estimation which the talents
and virtues of tbs deceased h-id ordered that he sad
solutions be entered of record among the proceedings al this day
the Clerk M thnh widow OF the said I0-
seph w Chnn copy Hereof and that copies he transmitted
Editors Richmond Enquirer and Wing, with request
published respective cxspapets
Coly-Tesir,
Al u N l. n n
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EnIrDEIaI. CHANGES

The accomplished John Letcher of Rockbrdge has
retired from the Editorial Chair Of the "Vaey Star,
and removes to Rockingham for the purpose of prose-
cutting his profession Of Attorney at Law Our best
wishes 90 with him He is able champion of the
Republican Faith His talents as the Editor of the
Star, have always been highly apprecated-and never
as much so, as during the campaign through which we
have recently passed 1t were difficult to say, whether
he wrote or spoke the best He is succeeded the
Editor of the Star by Mr.. John w. Brockenbrough,
formerly of this city; Republican of the Virginia
School, who thinks clearly, and Yields an able pen He
will do honor to the profession
MIR. Burwe has retired from the Petersburg States.
man, and is succeeded by Mr. Chas. Campbell He had
previously distinguished himself by the energy with
which he had collected and the taste with which he ac
edited the Bland Papers. He will grace the Editorial
Char-wiih his good taste and his decided talents lie
has accomplishment, which is somewhat rare in has
profession, racy and cutting wit, which will find
ample materials in his own neighborhood for its full
elpployment.
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Wy
". D. CRALLE, C. C.
cnuukrA.,l, ,r,rn

49,
has announced The Conn Bur, and Officers OF the Court,
that the last has nrascd Almighty and alwc
Providence call w. Esq,
native OF county of whom her citizens justly Proni
Mr. Chnn possessed Of gentle and dispo
siion and he the love and Of all who him. ~
lawyer he able and successful and IN all the
rous relations Of life, whether his public and professional
In the private and domestic CIRCLE pattern worthy
imitation.
II therefore unanimously Rscirsd That in Of the
high and regard which his memory the
Court and Officers Of the Conrt. will badge
of mourning for the space OF thirty days.
Rssoired, That deeply sympazr and condoe with Mrs.
Chnn reict OF Joseph W. Chnn, Es in the late and
affecting dispensaon.
Rcsolred That these proceedings be spread by the Clerk Of this
Court the minute book among the business Of this day. and
that he transmit thereof Mrs Chnn and also the Ed
OF the Richmond Enquirer and Wing with request that they
publish the III their respective Journals
\ Copy-Aitrst ROlT. T. DUNAWAY, c. {.
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We have not the full returns from the Norfolk Dis
trct of the election which took place Monday last
but there can be doubt of the success of DR.. +.
Mallory in lieu of Mr. Holleman, resigned.
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has lately pretended 10 be Democrats Jeffersonan
Democrat in Suffok-a Madisonian Democrat in Rich
mond. Who believes him. eve are not vet soft
enough for THAT" The only advantage he has reaped
from his imposture is, 10 be dstrused, where he at.
tempted 10 deceive He has shaken his moral force n,
an old, bold, uniform, consistent md conscientious Fe
derals without gaining the slightest credit for the new
character he has assumed-He plays the part of
political Charatan, in the disguise of pretended De-
mocrat. Talleyrand never would have been guilty of
so eg.egious Hunder.
The .Morement.-The Federalists who are about to
take the reins of power, must have distribution of
the proceeds Of the Public Lands, and aug,ne nted
Tariff to supply the vacuum in the Treasury. They
must repeal the Independent Treasury, in order to es
an Extra Session, if they bring it about, to
ture these and other Federal measures. A hundred
Signs show such to be the policy of their measures.
Governor Wallace of Indiana, has just urged in his
message the distribution Governor Letcher of Ken
lucky, presses beth a Distribution and National
Bank is 10 become favore measure OF the next Ad-
mnstraton. Mr.. Clay friends in the Kentucky Legs-
lature have already oere resolution in favor oa Bank
sMr Wckle took very decided stand against it, and
gave description of the consequences which resulted
to the West from the establishment of the last one,
when very large portion of tbs real estate became the
property of the Bank Upon beag told that it a
party measure and that by taking che course he did, he
opposing the Harrison party TO which he belonged,
he replied that he had vo,ed for General HARRISON hut
that his attachment to Gen. Harrison could not induce
him to give his support to calculated TO be
disastrous the under consideration. Bet the
resolutions will pass-and thus new impulse will &c
given, under Mr. Clay auspices, to the Federal friends
Of General Harrison other Legislatures and in Con-
gress Every sign indicates that the next Admnistra-
ton is TO be conducted strong Federal, Hamtonian
principles.
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LAND. &C.. FOR SALE


sold the highest bidder Thursday the 18th day
w January next, the next far day thereafter,
Sunday cNcepcd valuable Farm, called Edccl belonging
the Estate James H. Oliver deceased situated N
the county Gloucester and continuing about three hundred
1t beautiful and healthy situation, and Of IN"
in tho lower country fo Physician, and very
good stand for merchant for wishing 10 engage
manuaCory Of gigs and carriages Persons wishing 70
purchase invited TO view the property.
AZ and place. the Negroes belonging 10 the Is
- ~ md ti'r uf Corn
Fodcr ShuckS, Stock ofcvcry description Farming Ecn
sis Sc, will he sold the highest bidder. Terms made
known the day Of sale. SUSAN OLIVER
EEeeuiyix Of james H. ohrcr, dcceased.
Gloucester, Dec. 81, 1910. 7l-!awtd
4 LI.EGHANY COUNTY COURT, NOVEMBER TERN, 1910.
- on the motion Of Samuel Mry Of the Irsatcc 9" James
Merry deceased by George H. Payne his Attorney facts and
having elapsed since the qualification Of the
the said James Merry in this Court ordered
persons who claims against the Tcsaor he
required exhibit the for settlement Robert Kelso
the Executors Of said Tcsaor residing tile county
Prince Edward in the State Of Virginia. Joseph Damon
Agent of said keso Allegheny county, the State
within three mons and that this order be published in the
Richmond Enquirer newspaper published in the City of Rich
mond Virginia. for eight weeks and posted the Courtiouso
Of this county two several Court days.
Copy-Teste,
ANDREW FUDGE, Clerk.
Dec 81 7l-wsw'
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oh, Death. rcsi-tlrss Death
Thy cruel hand lnilicteth wounds
Thar untIuhf an parfh ran heal


Died Wednesday, the Uh instant ~ the residence OF her
-randfahr Capt Thomas &. Spencer 81 Prince Edward Va.
T. eldest daughter Jirs H. Wilson, ESQ, uf said
Painful indeed the task Ut ecordiu. the death IL this
l, interesting c,-cut ilr dawn life the bloom
yuu lust prospects f health, Tor happiness and
seemed Frightening. She The pride u her dnlins
par the circle which she moved and seemed
destined he 0I The brightest ornaments Of
her sex But dwell in tins brief sketch her
the Of which candor She
dn,itul daughter and afrconac sister. She
was cheerful dispositions sometimes,
q her heart sand or di things for which she
afterwards appeared she feared she
thnurIrs professor religion; and requested me-
n friend IL her acting nconssrny her for IT,
had about three consistent member Of The
PRESBYTERIAN church. but surh r supplying eeci Of her DIS
rar that unable her last hours express feelings
mi llunl III
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That shall
Nor hear The yer cheerful voice,
Of that friend.
But US bcreavci friends and relatives the
tear ri regret indulge lupc and humble belief
4 home than th-ihat shll
meet her in clme Nhcre all tears shall hG
wine. from our eyes, there shall DEATH neither
.orrnw nor CRYING, pain"
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1840-01-30


slaves from one state 10 another, shall, on the
presentation thereof, without any further &C,
lion thereon, be laid on the table without being
printed, debated, read or referred"
Eighty-seven members voted IN favor % tins
resolution, or 10 suspend the rules for its re-
ception, and "a againstit. You see, IN The
above resolution, the diversity oroPlnlon touch,
ing the subject Of slavery; and the action OF
Congress Next week, will probably call for the
other propositions, and perhaps there maythen
ebo some union Of feeling. The oco.tocos are
anxious TO- make Harrison an! his friends alb
oli,ionis,s bot the last New York Emancipator
dcnounces him in strong terms. Y makes out
ssthe very head and front Of his offending" TO
be This attachment to the Institutions OF the
south,-Mr, Van Buren,, you will observe IN
his message, was careful TO say nothing. OF inc
subject. for the reason, that he and his trends
intend to put themselves rather upon the at
facing than the defensive ground. More
this subject anon.
We have piercing cold day again. Las
night was cold enough to CONCEAL the smoke Q
a Chimney, or the blaze Of fire.
You have seen the arrival OF Mr.. Weoste
announced he does not come here until ne goe
to Massachusetts,. Yours, ~