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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-02
COMMUNICATED.
TO THE LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.

TO THE LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.
The undersigned, citizens of the county of Bucking
ham, respectfully represent that doubts exist whether
the charter Of the James River and Kanawha Company
authorizes it to construct bridges for the accommodation
of citizens residing the north side of James River
We believe that bridges preferable 10 water CON-
munication for the following reasons:
1st There is place between Lynchburg and Rich
mond where loads will be always ready for boats nav
eating the canal which carry from 20 to 100 hogsheads
Of tobacco, consequently produce would be detained at
the place Of deposite Of water communication were
adopted) until sufficient quantity brought from
the country to load boat and at particular oil
the year. this produce be detained for months in
consequence Of sufficient quantity not being obtained
induce of these large boats for it, whereas
if the communication were by bridges, the produce
could at be carried 10 the canal and shipped at
any day to Richmond
2ndy. The Merchandise and Groceries bought by
the Planters Of this county might be shipped on the
canal and left ut place at depose the canal bank
on almost any day, if bridges made whereas, if
water communications with the south side were adopt
ed this merchandise and groceries would be detained
in Richmond until boat found going TO the par
uar place grated by the purchaser for we can
not believe that large boat would leave the canal
enter the river and ascend and it TO deliver few
sacks of salt or barrel or two of sugar.
3rdy Persons wishing TO travel in the packet boat
would frequently meet with difficulty in crossing the
river if water Communications were preferred, which
could not be the case at points where there were
bridges.
4thy The expense Of constructing water commu-
ncation is estimated at about four tmes the cost of
bridge.
Fosthe above reasons the undersigned respectfully
ask that the charter of the James River and kanawha
Company amended to authorize 1t to construct
bridges for the accommodation OF the citizens residing
on the south side of James River and as in duty bound
Will
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-02

Az The Senate Of Virginia formed quorum yester.
'1y !, and resumed their legislative labors.
Bo me Committee of Privileges and Elections of the
contested elections 1t is said that thew have deter
mined to report in favor of Melton of Louisa, (Whig
~ majority of seven vo,es-and also in favor of he
wing candidates of Buckingham, by abou, eight votes
ne bank Committee has TO no decision in re.
70 me investigation which committed to their
ing the session of the House. " ~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-02
will ever pra.,


TO TIE EDITOR OF THE ENQUIRER
In your last paper, see that James 5 French Esq,
and Dr. Edward p Scott, announced as candidates
to represent the district composed OF the counties OF
Southampton, surry Sussex, Prince George, Greens,
vile aud the town Of Petersburg in the next Congress
Of the U. States.
am sure, Sir that the Democratic party throughout
the district with but few exceptions, will be greatly
surprised this annunca,ion So far as am informed
upon the subject the wish and expectation OF the
party that convention should be held for the purpose
OF selecting and nominating candidate.
In these times when Federalism is sweeping over the
country in such petuous torrent we ougn, IN nh all
cases 10 concentrate strength and move IN SOHO pna
lanx in support of our principles We should in no in
stance allow them to be jeoparded by the indscrei'on
of our friends Why, sir the Wings could not be oe.
pleased than to see us with three four candidates
in the field they might be able, in that event. to
fost of their party upon the district "Dtrae
ct impera' is branch Of Machavean policy, with
which they are by no unacquainted. We are
playing into their hands, and if we are not very
careful, we may lose the game. This movement on
the part of the friends Of the gentlemen who have
been announced candidates, regard as altogether
premature, injudcious and impolitic; and do hope
"upon sober second thought they will see it in the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-02

this city by Glentwor,h and his compeer., We have
been cheated of the Stale of indana have been
out of many others. 1t is religious bclieftha Gen
Harrison has been elected, not by the honest voice of
the American people, but b. schemes Of vainy which,
when more completely developed will cover with
fusion and shame the traitors that originated, and the
servile instruments and tools who carried their fou
p'aas-Nelc York .Ner Era
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-02

NINETEEN PIANOS for sale BY f. T. Na' Petersburg, Vr-
~ gnia, upon the flire terms possible
Take the instruments and hem good, Keep tcn no
return them without paying for theii
others, purchasers
,.,v arc bu little acquainted with the difference ia them n
sd il seems 10 me- getting costly article too much
MANY ner.ons perfectly satisfied with the instrument they
have purchased friend neghbor which
superior they wish they had been pacu
There necessity for thing farther than limit in price
in any order which may be E. p. NASH.
Dec - G9-2aw3wf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-02

FoRREsr-This celebrated Tragedan is in this
City, and has appeared in various characters in the
highest range of the Drama-Vrginius Othelo, Lear,
Damon, Jaffier, Richard, Metamora, Claude Menoite
(Lady Of Lyons,) Rcheeu, and Macbetfl-great in all
unsurpassed in any Mr.. Forrest moreover unites
10 his professional accomplishments, the erudlton OF
the scholar, the talents Of the author, and the man
mel nf gentleman
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-02

ssThe .fec Uortd' is indeed something new under
the Sun 1t was printed Christmas day, and is
said 10 be the largest wspaper ever published in the
world 1t estimated TO take in the matter of nearly 3
ordinary duodecimo volumes-being $4,000 Of
composition. 1t is FIVE feet eight inches long, by four
feet four inches wide-embracing nearly fifty super
fetal square feet Euc', page had to be printed
parately SO that each paper had TO go through the
press four times and required several days TO print
an edition of 10000 copies, Hoes double cylinder
Napier press. The paper which it is printed cost
twenty dollars per 1t is illustrated by variety
of wood engravngs and the literary articles well
selected The object of the publication TO show
that "some things DC done ,ceu as others. The
whole affair is indeed literary phenomenon.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-02
Gtiii lbi libliir;
N,f silent NIL III. tune -
Marriages..

Married at Locust Ill., "Wednesday, 23d by tho Rev.
Joseph Davidson Jas. b. D,,ino> Of Iynchbre 10 MssA
LsUsa, daughter of John Ellis Of Louisa county
But happy they, the happle>t OF their KIND,
Whom crncr stars mite,
And fate their hearts,
Their fortunes. and their being blend.
Married Thursday evening, the lG DAY 81 December @
by the Rev Martin A. Dunn ARpAN Dss. ESQ ot Richmond,
Va 10 eldest daughter Of John Tkompon i>q,
Of lie coun Cumberland, Virginia.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-02

The Washington Correspondent of the H. Y. Express
refers To the 'prompt rejection of Mr.. Bentons Bank
taxing Bill Gas calcua,cd to widen the breach between
the two factions Of the Loco Foco pary-ihc Calhoun
men and the Benton mcn." -" a breach between the
two fac,ions--the Calhoun aud The Benton men :!
The man must be mistaken. 1t is impossible that our
friends at Washington should suffer Themselves 10 be
torn 10 pieces by any internal dssensons There can be
no such brcrci-no such IA ons TIE Republican Par
tv cannot afford be dirid,d by any consideration
whatever. We require united force To retrieve our
defeat, The who INDUCES such petty passions, as
those which the n Y Correspondent refers, al such
time as this deserves forfeit tho confidence OF his
party. The only patriotic course rs, r"r us 10 forget
men and carry out our primo pies. This is not only
the dictate of public spirit but Of liberal ambition
No Republican can rise the highest distinction, until
his party is again placed in the ascendant Them in due
season The Republican party will bring out the man. who
]. hes, calculated 10 carry out their principles. 1t is
idle therefore to talk about this or that faction There
,rc no such factions; and the Wings, who will in VAN
,ttemnt 10 stave off the divisions from their own
ranks deceive themselves by idle calculations the
factions that are to divide the Republican party. Is
there not more danger TO the Wings from the Clay
| CLIQUE and the Stevens faction in Pennsylva The
President can scarcely take two members ohis Cabinet
from one Statc-and Mr. Clay's friends who wish 10
bring in Mr. Sergeant at questions with Thad
deus Stevens who contributed more than any other
to defeat MIR. Clays nomination at Harrisburg There
is no love lost between these two distinguished indvi
duals
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-02
rN ayk no pou uniI me Piano IS trisd.

TIL ask no pay until Tie PtanO IS Fted.
should happen be ncreduous TO doubt
quality Piano Furte the abundant proofs which
have Of their superiority will that snch
individual may Of the instruments and Try thoroughly
before paving H. think there he but little risk any
in buying Piano seller who has disposed o upwards Of
Two hundred selling onc and certainly k
whatever where payment required until satisfaction -
given. H. r. NASH.
Book and Piano Forte Store Peters1arg, "a.
Dec | G2-2aw4w IL
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-02

Hon. J. j. Crittenden has been reelected Senator in
Congress from the State of Kentucky for SIX years from
the 4th of March next
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-02


II will he remembered that the majority for the mar
r;son Electoral Ticket the last election IN Indiana,
was nearly Ia 600 notwithstanding the Democratic par
10 nolIed roer vote than did when the Stale went
for u.s. The Democratic increase was about equal TO us
fair proportion of the increase OF population ana the IN
crease of votes arising from the intense excitement
rnsed during the canvass The extraordinary increase
r III. Federal vote filled every with astonlshment
and none more than did the Federaliss themselves
They could scarcely realise the and successu
contamination of their fraudulent schemes. Inc De'
nocras naturally charitable could not entertain a. hrs
the idea that they had been cheated at the ballot boxes 10
The extent which the result Of the State election inform
no ,bev have The evidence gradually being elected
Guilt cannot remain very long buried IN the oosoms
ofthe gutv-ofthe preparation of the most Perhdious
fraud upon the baetboxes 1t oozes from the mouth o
the guilty impe ptbly to them and unIntentonay on
their own parts-The late message OF the federai 20
vernon of Indiana presents some startling iacs, wn'ch
at once unravel the mystery OF The triumph OF reu
eralism. In cndeavoring to make the creditors Of
that t.ridden State believe that the resources
are ample to meet the interest," and suihcient uiu-
matey to paw the principal, he very innocenty &c,
marks, "TAKE FOR EXAMPLE The NUM NJ, ~
OF POLLS RETURNED AND COMfAKE ihA a,r
NUMBER WITH THE VOTE AT IHE LA .T
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, AND iOG .An
ONCE SEE THAT BETWEEN EIGHTEEN AM
TWENTY THOUSAND POLLS H .f,,,r1 p.pT
ALTOGETHER OMITTED-ONE flr -
NEARLY OF THE WHOLE NUMBEh hI ~, n ..
EDn," admitted" indeed Is it possible 'nal uie oi-
c.rs Of Government would have omleo one ou
five of the voting population oil inc o,Jancs
H., ,hs EIGHTEEN OR TWENTY THOUSAND
e.ceedn the number of rateabe polls returned 10
d;,or are fraudulent votes' Is it not far inier
that the voice Of the majority Of that State mas
been smother ed by system of"ppe-la laying, similar
20 that which practised with so much SUCCESS ~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-02

MARSHALL HOUSE, RcHsoSp, Va, Door betoI tho
VI Yrgina-From 10 Is members Of the legislature
this House. There several fine
calculated those members who intend bringing
their families part Of this House will be reserved
specially for transient CUSTOM -
Nov. 6. 5o-aHl INKS. VIM CLahbohNE.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-02

SLATE RIVER ACADEMY.-Thr Eighth Session tof tn
- monts) of School VIII the 25 January,
ISL and cIue December following with vacation u
DAYS The last of June The building will be ready for Tie
opening of II is large being 81 By 81 feet well
ranged for the accommodation Of about TO scholars with seals
and desks each Lecture ROOM Maps, Large Globes ria
netariun Tourum Telescope Views aad Philosophical Arpl
raus situated miles Of Buckingham fourthone aud
health and MORALS surpassed by the state
The from Richmond Lyncius passes within "o
m of III" Academy.
This School under the charge If Mr.. l.. G. RoynoH
aided Mr. Charles Tanowki-bot graduates Of institution.
Of high standing former this country and the latter q" r
Berlin, the first literary institutions on Tie
Continent Mr. Tanowski speaks the French Spanish Italian
and and viii instruction in r-" languages orally
aud r,amacaly, which the most approved ineihcd
TERMS.
orhosaphy, Readng Writing Arithmetic, Geography, and
r,slsh 1;rammar $50 30
Natural Philosophy, Astronomy, Chemistry, Rhetoric, Lo
ric Moral Intellectual Philosophy, Algebra, Geometry,
,,n c,esst and IIebrcw IS %
I,anrh Sn,nsb Italian and German fcxtral 60
As our object good School for children,
will furnish board washing lodging lights, &c AT 50 IL per
month No deduction cycep, in cases ~
sickness Parents morals Of the pupils board
ing with US will attended j. important that stu
dents should Of the when The class
will arranged and the different branches commenced run
lie Examinations elG the last of June and ID December
Apply 10 either directed buckingham Court House
'ff' WILLIAM r. MOsELEY,
TIL. VI. BONDIRiNT,
CPANDERSOS MOSELEY.
fan
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-02
according d. Review, ball passed through cloak
Mr.. Poinsett and penetrated wndow-shntter.
TO THE EDITOR OF TIE E.NoU JRl
Did not 60 forth of US, 'tweIe all alike,

TO THE EDITOR OF TIE ENQUIRER.
Sir:-I send you the following remarks the
late tragcal at the University with hope
that you will give them place in your paper. 1t
due the accused, and TO justice also, that plain,
fair and unpreudiced statement of this affair should
be laid before the community; which, | sorry TO
say, has not yet been done If he guilty he ought
at least TO have justice done him, flor that due even
to the worst of criminas) and if he is not guilty, how
much has he been wronged!
With great respect, am &c,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-02

We understand that Andrew Stevenson, Esq, our
accomplished Minister at the Court of ST. James, has
requested to be recalled.-He may leave London per-
haps about the Ist of March. Whilst hail his
turn his native country, with great qualification, we
are deeply sensible of the loss of his distinguished
vices abroad No Minister has returned to the United
States, who has attained and deserved enviuble
popularity than Andrew Stevenson.We appeal to the
popular sentiment of England-to the warm tributes
that are so Justly paid to him by every class OF Amer
can citizens who have witnessed his exertions and
participated of his coureses-and 10 the ubc clarac
Ter Of his dispatches, many Of which are yet des-
tined to see the ligh as proofs of the distinction he
enioys and the services he has rendered
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-02

The Washington Correspondent Of the Charleston
Courier thus defines the position and spheres of Messrs.
Webster and Clay. The former, all potential he
may be in certain aspects of the next administration is
destined it appears to play subordinate par, TO Mr.
Henry Clay: 1.-THE appointment of Mr. Webster, as
Secretary of State gives general satisfaction Gene
raj Satisfaction, This is indeed 1t may satisfy
the Federasts; but will it please a single State Rights
Whg and will it not disgust every Democracy at
does no, follow however, that because he premier he
will exercise predominant influence in The Cabinet Of
General Harrison Mr.. Clay is to be the master spirit
there AS the designated successor of General liarr
son, he will endeavor, doubt, and with entire sue
cess, to shape the policy ofthe Harrison administration
in accordance with his views and thus render his
own administration i continuation of Gen Harrisons
MIR. Clay then is to be the master-spirt-and is to
shape the Harrison administration TO suit his orn pur-
poses, noble office this for Patriot to perform
and very complimentary to Gen. Harrison him.
self
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-02

The "Ph,lonthropist'' Of Cincinnati notices an i'm
por,ant omission in Governor Lecher's Message:
.W,hout comment, he lays before the Legislature
the copy Of the and resolutions passed by the
LEGISLATURE of Virginia, relative to the demand made
by the Executive Of that State upon the Executive of
New York, for three fugtves from justice. No allu-
sion is made to abolition in the message-no complaint
made that the black law has failed Of ITS object. This
is somewhat SINGULAR considering the tone of appre-
benson in which the Governors Of the other slave
States in their recent messages, have spoken Of the
movements of abolitionists.
The course Of the Governor Of Kentucky is indeed
in singular contrast with those Of the other States
Are the Aboltionsts already counting upon her acqui
essence: Is Mr. Clay about to their VOTE Ora
tor Mum has done: We appeal to Kentucky for SYM
pathy and aud for action The clouds lowering upon
the South. New York refuses TO comply with the
Constitution. Her Wing Legislature and Governor
decline surrender of the fugi,ives who have stolen
our propery-They place that property beyond the
chance of recovery. The Wing Legislature of Yer
mont has initiated her enactment The Wings in
Ohio would pursue the example, If the House were not
chcckmated by the Senate. lfever they secure ma
iori,y in both Houses, their fugitive law, which was
granted by Republican Legislature to the remonstran-
ces of the Commissioners Of Kentucky, will be repealed
How long will be before Indiana shall adopt similar
policy: And is it at time Ike this that the State OF
Kentucky shall assume the attitude of neutrality when
Georgia is forced pass Quarantine law against the
citizens of Maine and Virginia has important
,royersv TO adjust with the State of New lork:
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-09-07
WV. Il. BALDWIN.

This gentleman is the democratic can
didate for Representative of Clinton Co,
to be run on the ticket in this Legisla-
the District. Mr.. Baldwin isl man of
fine talents, and well qualified TO Gil the
station to which he now aspires. Although
he is no laOyer, he can, we learn, com.
pete with those who are, upon the stump.
The following notice of him and the con.
vention held at Wilmington, we extract
from the Xenia Walchman:
The convention met, acted, and adjourn.
ed, with silent promptness that strong
ly, indicated tho fixed determination Of
the democracy of Clinton not to babble
away their time-but to Dork.
1t is unnecessary for us 10 say 10 our
friends Of Clinton Clelmont and Brown,
that the candidate, (Wm. II. Baldwin,
slected by the people of Clinton, 10 rep
resent them in the next legislature, is a
gentleman eminently qualified, every way
to discharge the duties Of the station to
which he aspires. No man, prehaps, is
more Universally known throughout the
district, and most of US have enjoyed an
opportunity,of Witnessing a display of his
talents as public speaker. His character
as an active, ihdefatigabIe democrat re-
quires no comment at our hands.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-09-07
GEORGETOWN, O, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 184l
NEW SERIEs.-VOL. II. NO. 6.

The following communication is from
highly respectable source-from d gen.
tleman who was not as successful as 9th.
ers on account Of locs lnv, at the lste Sc.
lectionsifor officers, but w1olisI,oo much a
Democrat 10 be even rufled at that Hi.
feelings are Of lhs proper tone, and hi.
principles Of the genuine democratic
stamp. Fet oil who are Democrats, 20
and do likswise.-OiiO Ska.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-09-07
From the Ssa,ssman.

from the Saatesman,
Tie Secret ofMs "Fiseal COrpOratiOn''
dereI0ped-POlificaI LegislatiOa--Tzs
Wigs tviA dir vith the BOTTS yss.
We copy the following from the Msdi.
sonian; it develops about as much base.
ness as any thing that has come to the
light of day. The wings shurely must
be proud Of their political morals-proud
of their leaders-and feel highly 6onor-
edat these frequent exposures. Let Mr.
Tyler Look 10 the position he holds-if
he is caught in such vile shackels, truly
will he gain nothing by bis present noble
position. This extra session is a nero
game at LEag, where black legs rule the
board-let Mr. Tyler play his part 90 at
least as to escape total bankruptcy. We
shall see:
From the Madisouiau.
The following extraordinary letter vas
forwarded, TO US, laie last evening, a
having been written by the author for The
Coffee House at Richmond, where suck
deIectabie scraps of news are made IS
public as at an Exchange Of CONNER
cisl city. Under any other circumslan.
ces we should not have felt authorized TO
publish it. 1t will, no doubt, strike eve.
ry friend ofthe administration with equal
astonishmeut and regret. Regret, NOT
thai the President should be tIea ted with
such indignity, but because he is thus a.
bused by one who ought be bis friend: one
who doubtless ought 10 feel some graft.
tude, at least for such Influence as Mr..
Tyler contributed TO give him the seat ho
occupies. Astonishment, that one who
has worn the guise of friendship, should
disclose such deep feeling of enmity and
bitterness. Forewarned, Mr. Tyler will
be forearmed. We shall see whether
Mr.. Bolts, and such as he, will succeed
in ''heading" him-whether they will per.
petrate legislative fraud, such as the lei
ter describes, for the heartless purpose
Of "fsslening" Mr.. Tyler, and forcing him
into measure which neither his con-
science sanctions, nor bis judgement ap.
proves. We have not room for further.
comment at present.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-09-07

people are in favor Of banks, the idea
Vanishes-we also should think ofa beau.
tful remark OF an humble follower ct q
celebrated Roman consul, that with three
or four" exceptions, the charts Of ell the
banEs in Ohio expire On the first Of Jan.
l643.
Respectfully, N.
Aug. ls, l64l.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-09-07
"Tsaac can you deecribe a bat!'

eyes, our, 4 BAT is an animal abont as
big as a steeple--with injun rubber wings
and shoe-slring tail, sees bes! with bis
eyes shut--feeds on Stars, and bites like
thunderl
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-09-07

"Ihers ara ten or twelve banks in the State
whose charters have from nlns 70 fourteen ysan
yet 10 rJn.-StGndGrd.