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distraction ami divisions. Let us NOT permit
our aivsrsarcs triumph where, for the want OF
union among ourselves Every whore hfng strongest man
INTO The field al him. Lei not men
MACE jean>cs ourselves, Distraction divisions disas
:er and defeat may be- The consequence IL, every feel and
a uuon the principle, that his personal his
sona elevations Of his friend nohing but the
"a n,o lie canvass. This spirit opponents
the polls "sires IF The Deaisirae Gomrsaion Of tb g.
To The Io,ers of The Senatorial District composed IF the
Counties IF Gloucester .H0Gteocs, .Hddtescl, ktng
md Queen, and King Hdii0m.
Fellow Republicans perceive from the papers, tina.
your District has already four Democrats offering to
represent YOU in the Senate OF Virginia. and Wing
candidate Are you willing, when you have MAORI
ty of three hundred Democratic voters in your District
to have Wing sadded on you, Simply through divl-
sion in your ranks: Any Of the four Republicans
is worthy Of your choice. Then, why this division in
the Democracy Of the first Legion? Meet, my coun-
,rvrnen, ut your Court house, and appoint District
Convcniion AID sc!cc. Democrat. have already
heard one o tine candidates say he wished he oil
the turf Rcco!lact the enemy is always on the alert
ALWAYS ready 10 take edvanagc Of the slightest DIVISION
in our RANKS Rally Democrats Of this lion-beared
District. Rouse up, and loci, well to your rights
Virginia wants Democratic Senator from 'h!s cecided
Democratic District next winter. "tn'ted we STAND,
divided we f,il.' Recocct the words OF our lament.
ed Jnha Roanc. He once said, ''wien The Federal
party gained the ascendancy, mat candidates must
give way FOR the public good Rally once more, and
make long phil strong pull and pull all together,
and your Disrlc, will be Democratic, right side w.
Yours, UNION.
H.
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,,-, bsca ed on by the sole principle OF max
~ NV. Jsrs liable in their private capacities, for
as ~. Rank, from their propriety. We say IT.
t'9,s q ,,s.sc,. tha, no new Bank ought now to
az @"i and that we cannot, at tins time pre-
'sa's s",n,ra,c any thing like model Institution
,,, the Scoi,sville Bank will soon be blown
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Jonx II. DAylr1, see,rn

70 TnE Error 1HE ENQUIRER.
notice by the proceedings Of the House of Dele
gates Of Friday, reported in yrur paper, that my
name is recorded having voted for Mr. Sionne This
is an error J voted every ballot for Mr.. kncheloc
Of Harrison, for Major Gcnefa.
Respectfully yours,
ROBERT a CLENDENIN.
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ded N ell Their steps, b. e practice q industry ard
ec"noms; Tor M@s alone, can they enancipatc them
selves From their present thraldo,n mud become
""Fr 'aprg ani uas pendent MERCATOR
..hh Irh l.il
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From thr P0sf,mrR,i chrsr,cif.
'pIIr nIIta,.n .,N .,A,s,.-,.
THE UEMUgRALY MOVING.
Uhln The PS0pfe spcaE. In Turants tren

Uhtn The Peopie speak, lei Tyrants trem6e
The Democratic party ci the lst Senatorial Distrlc
OF Virginia met by their representatives, in Convention
at the Tow" Hall Of Portsmouth, on the 22d February
agreeably to appointment.
The Convention called 10 order by Col. Richard
G Baylor OF Norfoik county, whereupon Mr.. John
Tazewe otthc Borough Of Norfolk, was appointed Pre-
sdcnt, aud DR. VIM. !. Cooke Secretary.
The President i'll a clear and appropriate address ex
planned the objects Of the Convention, and then in
beautiful and Impressive set forth the nature
objects. and ends of the principles of Democracy mil
the bosom OF every lover Of his country glowed with
patriotism and every member present felt proud that he
was Democrat.
On motinn made and seconded, Committee was then
appointed composed OF delegates from the several Coun
ties and Towns represented III the Convention, consist
ing Of H. e. Baylor and John Cooke for the county OF
Norfolk, Il. NJ. Boykrn Of The county of Nanscmond
and Jos. T. Allyn OF the Borough Of Norfolk, 10 dcsg
suitable candidate 10 be voted for, 10 repre-
sent this Senatorial District in the Senate Of Virginia
The Committee retired for a few minutes, nnd then
reported the name Of DR.. ARTHUR X. SMITH, Il
the Convention Whereupon, the vote was taken, and
The report unanimously adopted.
On motion and seconded the Editors Of The Ports
mouth and Norfolk newspapers, and the Editors Of the
States Right Republican, and Enquirer OF Richmond
he requested 10 putish the proceedings Of this Con
vcnlion.
On notion, The Convention thcn adjourned sine die
JOHN ~ TAIEWELL, Pres'L
WV. l. CocEE, See'ry.
TUX Cos,E>rIoy for the purpose Of nominating a
Democratic Candidate for the Stale Senate assembled
al Town Hail. in Portsmouth, Yesterday afternoon n
clock, and organized hy calling John y. Iaze-
well, Esq 10 The Char, and appointing Dr. William
Cooke. Secretary. committee having been appointed
TO report suitable person 10 The consideration Of the
Convention, retired for short time, and announced
the selection Of Dr. Arthur r. Smith, as tic Dcmocra-
tic Candidate for the State Senate which was unani-
mously sustained. The Convention then adoured sine
dc.
The delegates FOR the county of Norfolk, then orga.
nzed. Bernard Neil, Esq, called 10 tie Char,
and Il. T. Moi!a, appointed Secretary.
As in The former meeting committee was appointed,
who presented the names Of X. &. Baylor, and w !.
Cockr, 10 the consideration of the Convention, which
rerort was also una nlnonsly adoaed.
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10 YiiE EDIru9 or 7Y!E F..QtiEl

!esass Are you wiling to have Wing fastened
yon Surely not Rally, then, and all will be well
February ~. rlrING TREE.
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ton of Enquiry, is unavodaby Iasponed till Thurs
day.-We have also hand other proceedings Of the
Legislature, which regret has eeen crowded out By
press of other matters. We shall clear the deck this
week
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a. Tie proceedings Of the Democrats oi Souihan
ton are received and unaYojablv postponed I'll! Thurs
day The have nominated Dr. VIM. \. Spark as hei
candidate for the House Of Delegates Their resoi
lions are strong and able They have entered tn
field in ae spirits and the strongest hopes OF victory
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1842-11-30

by, IS commission enough with regard to-
all common matters. Our dependence on
each other readers the claims ofhumanity
imperative; and flour acquaintance with
the spirit Of Truth be insufficient to dis
tinguish the order of those claims, justice
reqnres that we make the hest rse Of our.
judgement in the, distinction, and comply
with all those demands which our means
viii permit. Il IS also our privilege and
our duty TO turn inward and examine what
il is that obs!ructs the light; whether our
ownswill is entirely laid low. and if il be
not, to wres.le for that reduction of self in
which Gods " III shall be all we desire !;
and when this is Obtained. the liz BIT al.
vars opens to us the path of duty, and we
can go forward with confidence in our
Dvine Leader; and every act of duty to
our fellow creatures performed with a
view TO glorify God by a righteous llfe,.is
as much an act of worship, as our silen,
waiting upon Him when We assemble 10
feel after him togtther-as much an act
Of worship as The outporing ofthe feelings
when the spirit giveth -uiteFanee. And
now. my son. / would correc. in thy mind,
a very common error if i. has found ad-
mitlance there 1t was The idea of an As
celtic, enough doubt not his sincerity,)
that true worship was performed in the
silence Of he body, The silence ofthe tho't.
and the silence of the desires. which has
/ led TO "a belief that we have nothing to do
in silent worship bu, to aim It the mos,
i.perfect stiffness; but il is, a far grsateF
and more useful attainment to know thai
i silence of the asH which is ready for any
duty which our Heavenly Father requires
and for any persecution which our faith.
| fitness shall involve US in. Thus my
son, thou seest that our great Fundamental
principle is Immediate Revelotion, and
this revelation is generally the most clear
TO those whose love is the most perfect
3 IL thou beares, in mind that whatsoever il
to be known OF God is manifest In man
and that the spirit if adhered to will guide
/ thee9imo lllruth. thou wilt need no 9th
er instruction. NJ, g.
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s=.. FOrthe Teie crap b.
TIL E OF DINA nee s..

Friend Boidacin:-In letter Of Nov /
10Th, expressed coincidence of opin-
ion with yours, that Christ would no,
establish an ordinance, and leave il to
men TO decide how long ilskall be OBJ
served. And is j: not equally clear, that
no other doctrine is presented in the scrip.
lure, and yet yelled in mystery. or uncer-
tainty2 | .hipk the revelation in our
hands, needs bnslo be understood to unite
all the goodsat heart, in zone Lord, one
filth, and one baptism
Further that 10 be understood, the
scriptures need but to be perused system.
aticallv, with an open and free exercise of
the understanding which COD has given
to ais offspring. BY reading "systemat-
ically," ! mean IN an A B G course
commence with the first text on given
subject, and dwell On that till from the
connection, with known. facts, we haze
gained the authors meaning and the
same with every succeeding passage on
that doctrine - having the light of the
| first text TO eniighten our minds on the
second; and thus onward.
BAIT ISM.
You remark. mo. 49.) "Afer the
resurrection Of Christ be commissioned
/ his disciples; and what was their com
nission2 Go ye into all the world and
preach the gospel 10 every creature. He
that believeth shall be saved, and he thai
belieyeth mol shall be damned. - Marl,
i xvi: Is, l6z But ask. |. Believe within
{ what length Of tim-2 2 2. Shall be saved
hen aud from whal2 8. Shall b
damned when await your reply Tn,
doctrine OF universal salvation, however
is not entertained by me.
Again. YOU say. Take the commiss
: ion as recorded. Matt xviii: 10. 90. g
) We therefore ard teach all nations, baptiz
i ting then 10 the name OF Father, and Q
e Son. and of the Holy Ghost; teachin!
2 them TO o6serce all inings whatsoever
5 have command ID you; aud loi | am wit
you afray. even unto the end OF tn
z lHworLL," And then you ask, . Do 20
think this was confined 10 the apostoli
e age2 !; Is The. scripture silent upon lhi
il subject. whether there is q be any leacf
n ing OF diseipIiniog beyond their age.
To your first question. [ answer. ges.-
,sf On the last remark The scriptures
d not speak onatbat point. one way Or Il
,e other; bn. Il tbs. removal Of the Jewi.
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Public opinion IS deferred TO, IN snch
cases as the following; which is headed
in the newspapers
INTERESTING Law Case.
An interesting case is now on trial id
the Supreme Court, arising out of the fol-
loving facts. gentleman residing in
Maryland had allowed an aged pair ofhis
slaves, substantial thong b not legal freedom
f,r several years. While thus living.
daughter was born 10 them. who grew up
in the same liberty, until she married
free negro, and went with him to reside ia
Pennsylvania. They had several children,
and lived unmoles.ed until the orieina,
owner died. when his heir attempted 10 re.
gain them; but the magistrate before whom
they were brought, decided that he had no
Jurisdiction if the cese. The oaone, seized
The ,oomon and her children an lie night.
and carried them to Maryland"
!. Cash for negroes. leash for negroes"
= cash for negroes, is the heading Of ad.
|vertisements in great capitals down the
long columns ofihe crowded journals
Wood-culs of a runaway negro wilh man-
acied hands, croaehing beneath bluff
pursuer in top boots. who having caught
hin, erasps him by the throat agreeabiy
diversity the pleasant tex. The leading
article protests Against that abominabls
and bellish doctrine Of abolition. which IS
lrenugnai. alike 10 every LAW Of God AID
nature The delicate mama, who smiles
her acauiescence in this sprightly wiring
as she reads the paper in her cool piazza.
lquiets her Youngest child who ciings abous
her skirts, BY promising5he boy whip
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CIRCULATION.-.Ry Charles Diczens.,,
Contan d.

Public opinion is deferred 10. in snch
cases as The following; which is headed
in the newspapers
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-01-18
Friday, january Ia.


HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
MIR. PENDLETON asked leave to present remon-
s,rance of sundry citizens of Cincinnati, Oh'o against
The repeal of the Bankrupt law.
JCries Of "no, no, on all sides
MIR FROFFIT said that he had number oil petitions
on the same subject that he would like to present
MIR. ADAMS called the attention of the Speaker TO
his abolition petitions, which were lying over on no.
lice of an intention TO debate em and said that he had
received others the same subject
Mr. BARNARD had half dozen Of similar cha
Iacter which he presented.
The SPEAKER, amidst the noise and confusion
prevailing. informed the gentleman from OHIO Mr..
Pendleton that his petition could not be received ou'
by unanimous consent
MIR PENDLETON then asked the unanimous con.
sent of the House to present resolution, which was
rsad for information, directing the Committee on the
Judiciary to INQUIRE into the expediency of amending
the Bankrupt law. -,
Several members Directing, the resolution was not
received - 40
The House then resumed the consideration OF the
Treasury Note bill. a., ,.;
Gus question had been moved. he would Suggest la'
., the House should be had before taking the ques-
ton on the second TO 1t.
Mr. FILLMORE said that the House was apparent,
10 fnll and that it was probable that they would
h, 90 more members present by ordering cat:
Al, JOHNSON Well, the chairman OF the Com
,,;,,ee Of Ways and Means thinks so, am agreed
The call for the previous question was then SECONDED
!, the House. and next carried without a count.
he main question was first put on concurr'ng IN Two
o,haI amendments that had been adopted on mouoh %
Mr.. FILLMORE, and carried a., Az on
Secondly on the amendments moved ny MT. VIZ
MFR. and carried in committee, striking out inc PRIV
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Tie Second Raptist Church.


This beautiful Church. the Main Street of Rca'
!nond, was dedicated on Sunday, in the presence q
crowded and most respectable congregation. We saat
republish, Thursday, description Of IFS afcatt'
ture II is built in the finest taste, viii! tie puresl an'
most classical smplicy-and we venture 10 say, y.
ferior in Beauty to no Church on the Continent. ~
the services of the solemn ceremony Of Dedlcaton
were most appropriate. The Music was very fine, AMI
the Sermon, preached by its own devoted Plsto''
The Rev Mr.. alagoon, was distinguished by passas'''
conceived and delivered IN the finest style Of pulp
eloquence. The Scrip,ural expositions lumnor'
and appropriate The vein OF sentiment which i1A
through the whole discourse, full Of high thouEh
and Of thrilling power. Tie reflections upon the Rgh
Of Conscience were in the style Of Millions prose Essay
He paii affecting tribute to the ring mind and q
flexible character Of Roger Williams the celebrated
Baptist of Rhode Island, who of the first "
nulgae tie liberty of Conscience and the notice
taken OF hun, who gave the Declaration of lnder.nt
ence to Continent and the Act OF Religious Ere
dom 10 Virginia. was expressed in liberia! sPIri =
MIR Mapoon is possessed of great zeal in The Chure !
great enthusiasm Of character, high independents
soaring eleaue nce-and cih all due culture with tae
Christening hand of Time, and with the benefits Of ~
enlightened experience, promises TO rank among us
most powerful preachers, in the pulpts Of this cona
try His text 10 the Sermon Of Dedication taken
from the twentieth chapter, seventeenth Of Gene
SIS "This is other but the House of God, a"'
this is the gate of Heaven" The Reverend and ans
Bile and able Mr. Hume Of Portsmouth, preached . ~
evening; and Mr.. Magoon again addressed a cfo"0''
assembly in the night-to the text from the % chape
eth verse of Haggai, 81 will fill this house with so,;'
saith the Lord Of Hosts" This Discourse was n IT,.
spersed with many noble and eloquent passages II
closing of it, particularly afiectlng-~hen,. lara"
painted the destruction of the second temple o. -,
salem, which Haggai had invited the Jews 10 pun
when he also alluded 10 the passing away OF W. :"
man enemy who had destroyed this Temple loF e.r
PRODUCTION OF the Christian Religion upon ut" 60
tinent which was utterly unknown to the Roman
auerors-to the erection Of new churches cons h.
in this land 10 him. who at twelve years " TTsn.s
coofon,ded the Jewish Doctors in the Second ie"'
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the subect-and certainly not understanding ITS merits
He declared at the time, that he DID mol Nect 10
make a single convert land well he might have eS
necled H. from such argument as he urgtol-that
10 ,ose only 10 define his posItIon and yet lie W NJ
nm slashing and attacking all around m-denying The
mover of the Legislature 10 interfere on such matters
with The federal MISUNDERSTANDING mat they had the
mover to instruct their Senator's, unless they themselves
were instructed by the People to do -and Claiming
from the six wears tenure OF the Senatorial ohce that
s cre under no responsibility 10 the Legislature who
were their constituents and had elected them This mo-
dest orator. with some grace OF eiocu'ion, and win 4
shower of classic figures and not much nore TAXED u
gentlemen presumng to WELD Jove thundeI,aac co
cluded by calling them IN some eqni'oca' phrase
bopnsrs' But we pass By the retor, which such
pbrase from the lips Of the modest orator would just
fy and content ourselves with SAYING, that u - ~
press the of the Legislature on Federal matters
be to assume the character OF the idle g'assh"Pp'r,
the fathers of the Constitution, who declared that
cuses of usurpaton tie State legislatures might not
only serve the Voice Of the People but as The arm Of
the public discon,ent-thal the great men OF y, who
protested against the abuses OF the Federal anhoniy
the Madisons the Geses, and the Nchollse: the snc
cessive Democratic Legislators, who Interposed ~ r.
deral matters would alike under the ban Of the
Delegate OF Richmond And il they are grasshoppefs
in the ma me Of wonders what is he
But let the Wings give the goby to this, or the other
Resolution, they please. Let them attempt u I'm.
barrass this Resolution by Parliamentary maha.nyrts
Let them try BY such devices shield all the and
unconstitutional measures Of their brethren nj tie tx
ira Session. the evolution must ultimately fail II tiny
do not openly these issues before the House h,y
will have 10 toe the mark before jealous and enl,sht.
ened People ITO this complexion they Must come At
last"
The discussion in the House On Saturday,
the motion Of General Bayly for taking the Previous
Question was rejected b. majority Of four Mr. DIR,
man then rose 10 submit Mr. Toer's amendment, he
being ndisposed) to instruct the Senators 10 eXceptAc
State Banks, from any proposed operation OF the Bank
rupt Law. This gave rise 10 some debate, when vi
Daniel, after long speech, moved the indefinite post
ponement Of tie whole subject
Yesterday Mr. Brown, Of Preston, took the floor IN
reply to Mr. Daniel He followed BY Messrs
Tay Tor and Jackson reply, and in behalf Of Bank
rupt Law Mr.. Hopkins on the other side 0. The
question bu. it being late, alr. Byrd moved an al.
nment-whici was carried.
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TO TIE EDITOR.
EXTRACT Of n letter, from


.ATHACI y II ItIttT, JTUHt
"MAplsos c. H., Va, Jan. II, 1872
Conformation reached here this morning that the
Hon Linn Banks while crossing Conway river, on h.
return from Green Court yesterday, thrown from
his horse and drowned. have heard the partcu.
lars"
Conway River is branch of the Rapidan-and ClI.
Banks returning TO his house in Madison county
1t is said, that his remains were much bruised.
Col Banks was gentleman of great worth, and n
most amiabe disposition. He for about j year.
the Speaker Of the House OF Delegates longer period
il is believed than any other Speaker ever filled tue
Chair He dschar ged It's duties with great ability and
imparality. From the Hall Of the House Of Delegates
he transferred by the voice of his District the
II. of Representatives at Washington. He was not y
the habit ofmaking many public speechesbu he SPOKE
with great modesty, with much effect, and true Z
the great principles Of Virginia. which he had unoImy
proiessed His death has produced deep and SINCERE
regret in a large circle Of friends
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Saturday, January, 10.
The SENATE did not sit today.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
After some Intellectual efforts by two three gentle
men to get in resolutions,
The unfinished business Of yesterday taken up
which was the motion of Mr. BRIGGS to refer the pc
ton from Kentucky, presented BY the SPEAKER, on
the subject of the Bankrupt Law, 10 The Committee on
the Judiciary, with instructions 10 report bill so te
amend the Bankrupt Law as 10 make Banks subject &c
its provisions and any other amendments the said Com
mittee may deem necessary TO render the bill perfect
that these instructions net 10 interfere with
or rescind the order passed by the House on the stt
inst, directing said Committee 10 bring IN bill to re-
peal said act
The question before the House was, "Shall the main
question be now putt" which was decided in the al
irma,ive-yeas Ill, nays So
The main question accordingly taken on the re
tve--yeas %, nays 100.
So the resolution rejected. =
Mr. LINN BOYD presented petition from Ken
lucky, praying for the repeal ott Bankrupt act, and
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TRUST SALE OF LAND AND SLAVE

TRUST SALE OF LAND md SLAVES
ID virtue Deed Of Trust executed TO the subscriber by Ste
ID phcn Cooke oath day of May ll and duly admit
record in the Clerks office Of Cumberland county, for The
purpose due Thomas BOOKER will, the
Of February Cumberland Court house being
the Cumberland February Court offer, At pub
bidder cash. Tract of Land de-
scbcd said deed lying the Davenport road in said
~ which the said Cooke lives, containing about 5UO
good little Farm, with suitable buildings, &c
win also o the time and place. and for the same
purpose likely slaves Merit and Martha such portion Of
The said property will satisfy said deed amounting TO about
500 The right this property believed be good but act
inr as Trustee right such will be conveyed and other
HEZ FORD Trustee.
Ian. lath 1872 1S-lm