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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-02-20
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
FUH 2 1T. F-N9UINEH
The Senator from the .Hcckicnburg District.


The Senator from the Meckienburg District.
Ii with feelings Of the deepest modification that
on yesterday witnessed the Illuminating scene which
occurred in the Senate Of Virginia. My regret was
heightened, that this occasioncd by the faith
essness of Senator coming from district not exceled
by any in the State in wealth, intelligence and sound
Democratic principles After struggle, the most
duous the part Of the Democratic members Of the
Senate, preserve the political integrity of the old Do
mnon, and when every friend Of gould principles who
had listened to the discussion satisfied that they
occupied an impregnable POSITION and when they had
every to expect the support of every Democrat
the Senator from Neckenburg, TO the establishment of
all Democrats, but in accordance with the prediction of
the Wings, and proposed measure which at once
delivered his friends the enemy, bound hand
and foot
This gentlemans obsequiousness to the Wings has
been for time the remark of all his acquaintance;
and it is only due to his Democratic constituents that
they should know his true position, that should he, as
supposed, be candidate for Congress, lie may be
garded by them in his proper light.
J00EER
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY or VIRGINIA.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES,
~ ,I.o,,I,, EoI -

i
| communication was received from the Senate,
eo,;nn that they have passed the bill entitled can act
establishing Court Of Hastings in the town of Dan
Vile"
Mr. WILEY obtained leave to withdraw the petition
f Mary Eanes for divorce, presented ut the last ses
sion He then presented it again and had it referred
The following bill was read third time and passed
bill TO amend the several acts approprlating tho sur
plu. revenue of the Literary Fund
| bill authorizing the President and Directors OF the
North Western Turnpike Road to negotiate certain
loans. was, on motion of Mr. VANCE, read first and
second time, and committed.
The bill to pave the walks in and around the Capl-
,ol Souare and to sell the South Fast corner OF the
Square TO raise funds for that purpose, came up on the
motion for indefinite posiponement, submitted BY Mr.
| CowAS.
Mr. McRAE asked that the motion for indefinite post
pouement be withdrawn and that the bill be laid upon
The table for the present. He opposed to the sale
of the Museum building-though he might favor the
sale Of the balance.
| Mr. Robertson hoped the bill would not be laid on
the table and that the vote would be taken upon the
motion to postpone indefinitely lie stated that If that
motion failed he would propose an amendment excua-
ing the Museum building. The bill thus modified, he
expected would meet with no opposition.
Mr. CowAs urged the indefinite postponement lie
thought the walks around the Square good enough Tor
any man. lie also opposed to selling any por''n
of the Square If any sold the whole should De-
and the Capitol removed beyond the mountains.
MIR. RADCLIFFE hoped the bill would not be post
poncd He was not in favor of selling any part OF the
Public Square, but the walks ought TO be put IN good
condition. and he would vote for an Appropriation Tor
that purpose out of the public treasury
The bill was farther opposed by MIR. CowAS, and
supported by Mr. Scorr and Mr.. RoGEHrsoS.
The motion TO postpone indefinitely was lost-ayes
So noes &c.
MIR. ROBERTSON moved to amend, b. striking out The
Museum building and authorize the sale OF the south
eastern corner only
MIR. DApxEy was opposed 10 the amendment. He
trusted that the whole would be Sold and the proceeds
appropriated to the improvement of the walks and the
repair of the Capitol. lie was opposed to fitting up
the Museum as proposedb BY bill now on the table,
for the Superior Court
Mr. STEPHENSON of T., moved that the bill be re-
committed with instructions 10 strike cut all that por-
ton of the bill which authorizes sale nj any portion
of the Public Square, which was agreed 10.
Mr. ORRIcK presented The petition CT Hannah Brooks,
wing TO he divorced from her husband John Brooks
MADISON CONTESTED ELECTION.
Mr. ScoTr called for the order of the day-being the
Contested Election from Madison
After some remarks by Mr.. ScoTr and Mr. BUTTS,
the order was taken up.-Ayes 80, noes b.
On motion of Mr.. ScoTT, Mr. Banks, the contestant,
was provided with seat in the House.
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Thursday, Eel. Il.
nI..LI .sI,EfAA.s

Mr.. SrEpurssoS of Jeie rsou-That the Committee
on Agriculture and Manufactures inquire into the ex
pedency Of augmentng the capital stock OF the Mer-
Ger Manuac curing and Mining Company, and further
inquire into the expediency OF authorizing said Compa-
ny 10 hold, and dispose OF a limited quantity OF
land in the county Of Jefferson, for the purposes of said
corporation; and that sud committee have leave to re-
port by bill or otherwise.
Mr. PoRrER-That the Committee of Agriculture
and Manufactures be instructed to inquire into the ex-
pedicncy of amending the "act TO incorporate the
Branch Coal Mining Company in the county OF Pow
hatan and that they have leave to report by bill or
otherwise.
Also that the same committee be instructed to IN
oure into the expedcncy Of amending the act "to IN.
corporate the Dutoy and Powhaian Coal Companies;
and that they have leave TO report by bill or otherwise
Mr. CoLEs-That the Auditor cause 10 be made out
and furnished for the Of the members OF this House,
tabular statement showing the entire debts and liabi-
lties of the Commonwealth ofevery description, on the
Ist day of January, 1911, specifying the amount OF
debt created each session Of the Legislature since
1920 and the objects to which applied-the amount OF
certificates issucd-of certificates remaining to be IS.
sued TO complete existing engagemcns-ot Liabilities
for subscriptions &c. authorized by law, but not yet
applied for and the amount of debts guaranteed by the
State-and that he also TO be furnished similar
statement! Of the available and unavailable stocks and
funds of every description held by the Commonwealth
the lst of January, lS4l specifying such as are pro-
ductve or available, and such rs are unproductive-
the amount OF payments towards WORKS Of Internal I'M
prorement not yet completed and the average rate oil
dividends on productive stocks, NC.
On motion Of Mr. GooDE, the Committee OF Schools
and Colleges was discharged from the consideration Of
the memorial of the Rockbridge Agricultural society
and from the resolution for amendment to the laws
concerning tile appointment Of School Commissioners
and their term of service and from the resolution TOR
the distribution of the fund for primary educaton and
tho same were ordered to be laid upon the table.
Mr. LEYsrnS, from the Committee on Agriculture
and Manufactures, presented bill to incorporate the
Hampshire and Hardy Coal and Iron Company
Mr.. CnurcnrIELD, from the Committee Of Roads and
Internal Navigation, presented bill Incorporating the
Sisersye and Middle Island Creek Turnpike Com
pany; and reported with amendments, bill authoriz
ing the President, and Directors oftle North Western
Turnpike Road 10 negoclats certain loans-which on
motion of Mr.. Vance, was taken up, and the said
amendments being agreed to, and the said bill being
further amended on motion of MIR. MAY, was ordered
TO be engrossed and read third time.
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COMMUNICATED.
uI't'kINGUiM.

At a meeting of the Democratic Republican party Of
The county of Buckingham, held at the Courthouse
the s;h day of February ISL; Robert Shaw, Esq,
was called 10 the Char, and hos 5 Bocock, appointed
Secretary
On motion of II. T. HUBBARD, Esq, the meeting
nominated DR.. James Jones and John w iaskns, Esq ,
the candidates OF the Republican party Of Buchns-
ham, for the next House Of Delegates.
The following resolutions then submitted, and
unanimously adopted:
Resored, That this meeting cordially approve tie
nomination heretofore made in other counties Of the
District, of our fellow. citizen Col f. w. HUBBARD
the candidate ofthe Republican party for the Con-
gress:
Rcsolrtd, That the proceedings of this meeting be
published in the Richmond Enquirer and Lynchburg
Republican. ROBT. SHAW, Chairman.
Tnos. S. BococK, Secy.
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"7He Southern PIanter."-We have received the first
No. oft periodical vo. form of l6 pagcs to be
conducted in this city by Charles T. Botts Esq, and
devoed 10 Horticulture, Agriculture, and the House
hold Arts. 1t is published the lst day Of every
month, at the moderate price Of dollar per annum
4 remittance of s. will command six copies. The
composition and printing are both excellent-and
knowing Mr.. Bolts talents and qualifications we'll as
do, We take pleasure in recommending the Southern
Planter to the warm support Of every Planter, Far
Iner. and uorticultnrlst Of The South.
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NUClTIIItS UI 70 uIFI ~.
5 &c. BENZ. NJ. FRANCISCO.
TO TIE EDITOR OF TIE EMO UTRER.
IukrxprRG Fob l1th 1911

The time is approaching when it is necessary to de-
signae suitable individual to fill the vacancy
casoned by the resignation of talented represent
tatve, George c. Dromgoole -Therefore we, portion
of the Republicans of the District beg leave 10 pre-
sent to the consideration Of the District Convention,
which is 10 be holden at Lawrenceville on Monday
next, the of Richard H. Baptist of Mccklen-
burg We are opposed 10 any discussion in the Demo
cratic ranks but feel it incumbent us to present the
of this individual, believing that he would, from
his proverbial integrity, and honesty of purpose, be
acceptable TO Tho people, At large, than any other
prominent Republican in the District. MIR. Baptist is
too well known 10 require any euogy from our
hands-hence we refrain from farther participation in
the cause than simply the presentation Of his name
Many TotcrS Of Lunenburg.
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TO TIE EDITOR OF TIE ENQUIRER.

LOUISA W, rcDTuarv H.
As have been announced in your paper as n cand
date to represent the county of Louisa in the next Vr
gina Legislature, deem 1t but justice myself and
to my Republican friends TO say that hereby enounce
all intention OF becoming candidate for the honorable
station above alluded TO- hope that my reasons for
this course will be properly appreciated when say TO
you' ana through your paper to my conntymcn, that
at our last Court, meeting held for the purpose
OF nominating some individual to represent the Demo.
cratic party OF this county in the Virginia House
OF Delegates After mature reflection, the Committee
appointed to make the said selection reported in favor
Of our much esteemed and highly distinguished fellow
citizen, John T. Holiday twould he useless to saw
that this nomination met my entire and most cordial
concurrence, and will receive my warmest support
not aware, until the day of meeting, that such \
course was contemplated by many OF the citizens Of
Louisa, and so soon the fact made known 10 mo
willingly and cheerfulIy ncquesced in the propriety
of the meeting-hoping ut the time that the honor
would be conferred upon MIR Holiday. In conclusion.
permit me to remark, that il gives more than ordi
nary pleasure to retire from the contest in favor Of one
whose integrity is only equaed by his genius. whose
patriotism is doubted by none, whose virtues mus,
be admired by ALL | trust that Mr. Holiday will
accept the nomination, and prepare to do battle in his
countrys cause, especially this is crisis which
should bring forth all the energies of the patriot and
enlist on the side of Republican principles the best and
abcst men of our good old Commonwealth. Having
said this much, | will close by subscribing myself
friend to the doctrines Of % and 30.
Yours &c. BENZ. NJ. FRANCISCO.
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Ie<,,r,Iou's prorcfIiugs

The execution of the joint order for the election Of
Officers of the Pententary came up. Mcssrs. Watson
uhe present ncumbcnp and WIght were pat IN no
lnuation as the S;orc-kccpcrs. The discussion was
protracicd till after 4 oclock-scvera members al
dressed the Chair in relation TO the two cand ja'es-
wiz Messrs Gregory, Dorman, and Tunsiall, for Mr..
Wight and Messrs. Wilkins, and Langh"rne, Tor
Mr. Watson J and finally, at the instance OF The Sc,
nate, the execution of the joint order was postponed
III IA. dav--and no election made.
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power to injure any one- speak throughout, political
killing those whom he embraced POLITICALLY again, for
] have nothing to do with private character) If no
body else will undertake this task, appeal 10 MIR.
Peasants to set about it himself. PORCUPlNE.
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Wa despsc any thing like maa-,corship, and dislike
the appearance DIGGING the heels of your great men
But Gen Harrison is much the lion of the day,
that should be out Of fashion, if did not state
that he has visited the Hall of the House Of Delegates
twice, &c, &c We understand that the Governor
Monday night. (the ed, the day on which The Ho
norary Swords TO be presen:cd is 10 be at Home
to a large company, no donbt, of Ladies and Gentle
men, The President Elect Viii also be prcscnt.-lle
will leave Richmond early next week for Berkeley
&c, &c.
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PeoD.e of Lou;sa I,ooh =, az

= feo7'e q a izis.
on the question being put for sending back the Elec
ZION you on Thursday last, the vote 6 for and sc
ago'nau Now, keep it before you that Of the 63 who
voted TO refer the question again yourselves all were
Democrats, with the exception Of Mr.. Stephenson Of
INer Alessrs. Wilkinson and Fulton, from the Demo
cratic counties of Wythe and Grayson voted also in
Communion with the Democratic membe!s) Mr..
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IT,, Whiu is "soft.soapng the Senator from Meek
,b,-r Heaven help any Democrat, VINO wins ..ie
a,.ss &c such print we advise Mr. Baptist, TOT
-, r.rsonay We have cherished the kindest ieei'
w.. ,i,houch we have not had the honor OF neing
,n,,. &c Auld Lang Syne,' to beg this "anclen.
ccmradr this modern Pistol, TO f'roear any praises
, ri. Who il a worse Niarplot than even MI
n''n - whom We ioculary addressed single cpl
n't'l ~, MT N ae words Of the Whig-"what Mar
nv 49, ~ h,e beeu 10 us The remark was IN the
f;;; of rood .hulnored iest-though Tue wing mas
stIy rcnorted or rather unsupported H. fass.
"m ,,;s bv. however we leave Mr.. Baptist 10 the
,re-cies'' of the Wing Had we the slightest
ri-,of unk,ndness to that gentleman, we wouid
wish ssverer fate than TO be IN the gracious Keep
inc Of tina. political marplot political assassin
oSSenuta,on' that Caleb Quotem OF the Wings who
% al the lashing and to its own classical phrase
snory. al the shoot licking" and escaping Tor It's d..
,e,.;;.d natty The Essay of distant Correspond
on. who has drawn the portrait of the Wing and ITS
t.,r,yers,,ions in this days paper seems TO consder
,he napeoyric of such organ as blight upon De-
mocra;. Principles. With all kindness and respect,
40 recommend to Mr. Baptist to cut At once ms &C
cnain,ance with the Richmond Whig-and to eschew
il caresses the pes;ence embraces OF aea'h.
For ourselves we can our Correspondent, taat
we have never sought the praises of the Wing and that
we have been so much accustomed 10 is abuse, as 10
know precisely what its praise or lis censure IS worm
Bu, II * remarkable, that paper winch mas been on all
sides Of almost every question, and of almost every DIS
tingushed character in the Union, should nave the
care to abuse any other for an abandonment oil is
position. Who can attach the slightest Consequence u
such Censor. A. this very moment, It's Editor is op-
rosed to 4 Bank of the IT, s. on constitutions! grounds
and vet it will support those no are determined 10
establish Bank For ourselves, 1t pleased to assign
-, f,,sa nosiion We were not the apoogists CT the
Force Bill. or of the heresies of the Proclamation
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COMMUNICATE

COMMUNICATED.
4 TABULAR STATEMENT of the ootes giren in Fir-
gnia at the Election Of Electors Of President and Hee
President, in November, 1910, arranged in counties,
districts and divisions and sheing the representation
Of each in The General assembly and in the House of
Reyresentatircs of the United States:
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SpEEoHEs-W We recommend TO the attention of our
readers the Speech Of Mr. Buchanan OF Pennsylvania
in defence of the administration of MIR Van Buren,
against the charge Of extravaganza in expendlng the
public money, the last page-and the Speech Of Mr.
Tod, the Senator from the Mathews District, on the
election Of T. 5. Senator, the first and second pages
of ,o.dnv's papcr.
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remarkabls exhibition Of lberality and the
ae that we have the right also to adhere
na"sously TO our construction has never been made
W n" hy shareholders, within our knowledge We set
~ ,n IN print with great significance, as turning
~, N the dispute Slavery begins to give way She
P'"Sarned or scared from her old and long-enjoyed
hod-the exclusive right of her supporters to
s. the Constitution Let it be remembered,
!. The challenge in one sentence, OF grent creot 10
,;,,,o for magnanmi;y in dropping the controversy
LIS rather queer alongside of the hint IN another
l,."s that nv pushing the matter, Virginia would hurt
I.,Ifmore than she would hurt New YORK Hnwe'
=" we hardly ought to take notice OF such iittie
~ Anv how, Virginia means to stop where she u.s.
W. ,la;n And the way il is 10 be done is also be-
~" /, lie developed The Madisonian of Jan. %,
sn"' 40 Committee of tie Virginia Legislature who
Tho subject III charge, have resolved not to report
nav. h.y see what has been done by the Legislature
" IN, York That will be n long time, probably at
y -, ommas-ie never New York has nothing
- ,r do aud no occasion to say even that she will
,aa,b;p- II is pity the Journal of Commerce has
~, ~ ~ istor, but such things will happen
~ - rment upon all this from the Emancipator)
n,n,,,,sary But We shall who it is,
"a, MS, understands the character Of Virginia,
~ s n. whole South--"The Emancipator or
.soyss Have we really reached 'the turning point
,hs d;spn;e." Do really "begin to give way IN
=. ,,ndcaton of most essential rights Are we
bod scared from strong holds driven on oy
49,, bcrcs;cs of such politicians as Seward " eo''
IN we have Justice on our side-when we nave 'he
~.,,,n,ion as our basis-when we have tue Demo
.an, &c the North to stand BY ns-and when the "n"ie
III INNS, become united in the support OF our COM
..,n ,,rbt. and common principles
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GEO. c. MOORE,
.4mciia County, Virginia

n-e We feel authorized TO announce JoHS L. Hon.
1,pAY as the candidate of the Republican party, for
the county of Louisa, at the special election 10 be held
on Thursday next.
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HAVE likely young Jacks, from the sbest
which si {" dispose II accommodating
One will four oii June
Spring sell both either Of them reasonable credit
III rrquredJ having The purchase money They
may seen, and the made known, ty applying mr.
the county Of Prince Edward. ROBERT kELso.
Feb Q 6s-wUw.
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PENNSYLVANIA The Committee of Banks has brought
in temporary resolution, suspending for forty days $50
much of the resolution Of the Sd April lol0 as pro-
vdes for the forfeiture Of the charter Of any Bank with
in this Common wealth which shall at any time after
the 18th of January, 1871, refuse TO pay on demand
any of its notes, bills, deposes other liabilities
gold or silver coin, rs therein specitied"
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Bayy also voted in favor of the rights of the People
of Louisa.
OF the Sc, who voted against sending the election i'm
medatelY back, not voted for the Republican Pre-
sidential candidate in November last.
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a Tabular Statement Of the Totes in each Congressional
District.
District. o,1 co,,s,, Aggregate
No. ]. Norfolk Princess Anne, Nansemond, Eliza
beth City, Isle of Wight, and Norfolk Borough, 4,O3a
No. .. Sussex southampton, surry Prince George,
GrecnsvilIc, and Petersburg, $3.50
and Nottoway, o,445
No. H. brunswick Iunenburg, Meckcnburg, and
ninw iddie, 1858
No S. Prince Edward, Charlotte, Buckingham, ard
No G. Campbell, Halifax, and Pi,tsyIvana, 4'os3
No :. Franklin, Bedford, Patrick, and Henry, 3,619
No. s. York, Mathews, James City, Gloucester, War
wick, Accomac, Northampton and Williams
burg, o,7ol
No .. King & Queen, King William, Essex, Caro-
line, and MlddIescx, 2,iGl
No. 10. WesimoreIand, Richmond, Lancaster, Nor.
,hunhe ,i;,n., King George Stafford, and oo.,
No. II. IIenrico, Charles City, Hanover, New Kent,
and Richmond City, 3,0bS
No IL. Albcmare, Nelson, Amherst, Fluvanna, and
Louisa 1910
olson, Orange, and Greene, 3,IB
No Il. I.oudoun, FanIuer, and Fairfax, 1853
No. 10. Morcan Jefferson, Berkeley, Hampshire, 80
Frederick, Clarke, and Warren, G,l6l
NJ" l6. Bnckngham Page, Hardy Bath, Shenandoah,
and Pcndcion 5,5as
No. Il. Rockbrilge, Augusta Allegheny, Floyd Bo,e-
tourt, Montgomery Roanoke, and half Pulaski, 5,6i5
No Is. Wytie, Washington, Grayson, Scnit, Lee,
Smith, Tazewel, Russell, and half Pulaski 6,l4o
Mercer, Logan, kanawha, and Cabeli 5,55l
No. 20. Harrison, Lewis Braxon, Wood, Mason,
Jackson, Randolph, and Pocahonas, G,G,3
and Marshall 6,535
1886
present Congressional representation shows average
constituency OF
The Western member. Of G030
Of the Ia Eastern members 3,l49 voters.
Difference, 2,SSl
In the Table Of Population, furnished by the Department Of
and published in the Enquirer Of the 9th Of January si
Z following is given the Census Of Virginia
Whites Free CoIored. Slaves
7;5sla 4s425 Az: N7
In 1880, VIC had, 69i270 47,3ia 469I5I
Inc,caso Al so lo77 decrease $50
FEEDER al number in 1880, lG!S,4a
in 1910, l,oS2''o
Increase, 29,N
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The Pennsylvania presents statement of the
amount of specie and specie funds which were paid out
by the Banks Of Philadelphia, during their late spas
modc resumption, from Dec. 5th to Feb sth inclusive
BY the IA other Banks, $2,l22a3s
Bank Of the United States, 6,oo32l
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4 Tabular Statement Of the Totes in each Senatorial
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-02-20

a Tabular Statement Of the Totes in each Congressional
District.
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Senator's these divisions, each represent the follow
ing average constituency
Eastern division, 2.}2l
Western division, 32jl
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According tables the Delegates from the four districts
each represent the following average constituency:
Western District, ell voters.
Valley, bis
Piedmont, !'3 "
Tide water, 551 /"