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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-28
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THE Misses NELSON will open Boarding School for young
ladies on the 10Th October OAKLAND In the county
about IS Richmond. and les fom Beaver
nam Drpot upon Railroad. The situation OF
school very fine being in region well known for its
nure and hoeome and, also, c( carriage
can NJ any time he those who arrive the Railroad
Depot The course instruction in this School will consist Of
an The branches of English complete and thorough
ioce her with French Language and Music f de-
srod upon The Piano Guitar The most careful attention
vi aso be paid to religious instruction and moral dePo
nent pupils being thought thai they will be the best fit
ted for usefulness this wor b. learning 10 live for the next
The scholastic year extend from October July both
csire-the months Of August and September being time Of
vacation
cent Music SI5; Music the Piano Guitar, with
of the payable half yearly in advance. Refer
enee NAV be made RI Rev. Mr. Meade Rev. w n. Pen
dlrton En- High School of Va Philip Nelson. ESQ., Mwood
clarke county Virginia. Mr. Persico Of Richmond hpni
CATION for admission the ehoo musi he made Thomas Nell
SON Esn Richmond William Nelson, ESQ, Beaver Dam
Depoi, l.anoTer &C unity, Virginia
These ycung having been FOR many pupils In
Seminary and especial Of and observation,
are Of course intimately acquainted with their dispositions, cha
aetrrs and qualifications which, do hesitate
say 81 them or dschareing with fidelity and the import
ami duties hev have undertaken We therefore, eeerfuy
them 10 Pnns soct for tie happiness and
interests Of their children.
September 2Mh, ls+a
Oct. % s'-"H
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VALUABLE RESIDENCE IN HANOVER FOR SALE.
FINDER full authority vested in by father, Dr. Joseph
u NJ Sheppard will sell, the 18th day Of december next
if fair first fair day thereafter, publicly on the pren
the land which he resides called Glencarn
lying on Sewfund river, in Hanover three miles
from Church, miles from Taylorsvie Depot
line Richmond and kshurg Railroad and between
and five from the Iosa Railroad Il excellent tract
al land containing about ESQ OF mproveble SOIL
with CLAY foundation and having many facilities FOR improve
mrnt has Of the largest and best brick dwellings in
nil this mart Of the country, fine orchards garden, well of
cren water house, and every house and
convenience family is situated, too, in hrahay and
aprteobe pephohod An opportunity rarely OF puchas
Ing 80 desirable residence and good nrm Terms Of sae
will be as follows: third of the purchase will he
oured I'm remainder will eneavor suit the
purchaser provided bonds he executed FL the
nayment of IT, bearing from date and secured the
roner;y Posse .sion will be given The LIST Jannaiy
Persons wishing purchase invited 10 view The premises be-
fore the dav of sale One Of the subscribers may be always
found on The spot. the day will offer for SAFE
credit Of months the stock Of horses mules cattle Sheep
hogs &C. and The of OATS fodder &C., and the
p'u'''1'''' JAMES SHEPPARD,
]. w. SHEPPARD.
Oct % 50-wtl D&2awt1s
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IMPORTANT Casa we think quite important
10 our commercial community, was decided IN BAIT
more County Court the past week. the details OF which
we give below An action instituted by X Ed
wards, of Hooper & Graf, of Richmond, against
the Baltimore Fire Insurance Company, William a.
Tucker Esq President, 10 recover the amount OF da-
images sustained by the plaintiff merchandise. such
is kept in country store, in the State oil Penn.
sylvania, by the destruction of a large quantity Of
goods by fire, in November, 1889; the amount Of
goods insured, FIVE thousand dollars The plaintiffs
claimed four thousand-the amount OF claim was
fully sustained by evidence, did the defendants
charge any attempts at fraud upon the part of the plain.
lifts. The whole turned upon question OF law,
the defence set being Tint the plaintiff did not furnish
as possible. This The policy Of insurance requires, and
vet it was in evidence that the Office in full pos
Of the proofs of loss forty days after the fire
To account for this delay the part of the plaintiff, It
was proven that the sheriff Of The county levied on the
goods saved the day after The frethat they were IN
a bad condition, and he did not commence taking an
inventory for three four days after The fire, and that
he some two or three weeks taking the inventory
of goods saved his residence being IL or 10 miles
from the place of FIRE 1t also evidence that let
usually or Days from the place of fire to
Baltimore, and uncommon thing To be III to ia days
Under these circumstances, the counsel for the plaintiffs
plead that the goods saved from the fire. being taken
out of the hands OF the plaintiff, and in the custody Of
the law could not furnish the proofs Of loss any ear
her than they dt-hat the office did not sustain any
loss by the delay The court decided, however, that
due diligence not used in forwarding the proofs OF
loss TO the ofice-and that the plaintiffs were there.
FORE not entitled to recover. The plaintiffs, und, r.
stand has farther evidencc-they, therefore, suffered
non suit, and will bring sui. again. Counsel for The
plaintiffs Nelson, Buchanan and Giles-for the de-
fence, Johnson and Stewart.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-28

FARM STOCK, CROPS UTENSILS, &c.
WILL Public Auction, without Thurs
w day 18th .Noreaber IT fair, otherwise, The
day, Sabot Hi IA part Of pover Goocland, all the
Farm Stock Crops Utensils &C., that Estate, embracing
riding and ose brood Mares and Colts valuable
Mules and oxen Durham and North Devon Cattle
and every degree hetwepn choice Mich Cows rs
thr nail thorough bred Sheep and the crossed
on very fne-lO0 Berkshire Family Pork Hogs ready
for the knife and number Of most desirable Stock
Hogs of the same breed large quantity Of Corn Fodder Hay
Oats Clover Straw Shucks, &C. Wagons. Carts and The
sun extensive variety Farming Utensils Gear generally
in coed ORDER few articles Of Household and Kitchen
in the hoic, variety and excellence
breeders md the farming public.
Terms Of Sale Nine months credit for all sums above SO for
honds with approved security, below that amount cash WI te
required. ~ BERNARD fEa io ~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-28

TEXAS AND MEAIco.-By the "Natchtoches ne
raid !" we learn that the mediation of the u mas
been offered by this Government, in the hope OF bring
inc about reconciliation between Texas and Mexico
II appears that MIR. Webster, by instruction Of Inc RE
sdent has addressed letter 10 the American minister
a, Austin, enclosing copy of instructions which nad
already been forwarded 10 Mr. Thompson, at Mexico,
directing him 10 express, in the name OF The american
Government ",he hope that it may be deemed 10 COM
mort with the interest Of the Texan Government 10
suspend any offensive military operations winch may
be in contemplation against the Mexican Republic un,'i
it should learn the result OF the negotiation which Mr..
Thompson had been directed to undertake. ms
though not officially communicated, yet comes IN such
shane as entities it credit. Mr. Webster IS repre-
scented 10 say TO the Mexican authorities, "iha while
his Government sees with pain the prospect OF active
varke pre- partitions between Texas and Mexico, ana
dlscaims ali right Interfere yet it cannot under the
circumstances be Indifferent to renewal of hostIli'Ies
between them. The general and natural advantages
Of peace the security Of commerce, the uncertainty
of the issue of war; the dssimary of the people, and
the extent oertoy the two countries, are all urged
rs reasons to accept the proered mediation 10 these
is added the intimaon that in of war, American
citizens will emgrae hence, and aid the Texans, and
tina, it is the Presidents conviction that war is not only
useless and hopeless"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-28

MnLrelsn- Tie endcfthe Uorda'haaa.-Through
o.; sew England considerable portion ofte Ielgioua
believe more or less firmly, that the world will come 10
an end and pass Away about next Aprl-some say the
"a of that mon,h-o;e5s 20 net fix 'he day and the
hour which no man knoweth
This is no matter of whim and speculation wiili those
WHO believe ii, bu, an awful and earnest faith. Those
w.o read thus the prophecies and hundreds Of thou.
sands do 60 gathering n as they believe, the fruits
Of earth for e last time, looking their last upon the
glorious sky and gorgeous foliage at Auiumn-are tax
ing their last look The Of garth and The grand
phenomena Of Nalure-and waiting Tor the Heaven
10 be rolled together SCROLL and the earth burnt up.
with al. that it contains
They see the great dfama OF human existence end.
ms, The vision OF Daniel is acconip!ished-the cur
lain is rolling down upon the stage OF time.
These men I'd women give themselvesIow 10 deep
mediation ard earnest prayer They wear anxious
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-28
About 600 IN
!)!G

The above is taken from the ~ Y. Journal OF Com
merce. aud, fur is il goes, suppose is correct
The three counties Of the State in which there were no
contests :, he late election being Wing tickets run
in oppos;l,ou and where the maturity is not Sc, down,
we find, on recurring the vote Of 1910, gave ag
erega,c Democratic majority Of 23lT. Adding these
maiorities The above table, would show Democratic
majority in the State at the late election ct 2G24
rPhH Lfdnrr.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-28

WILL he sold Claemont in the county Of Holloway,
w Tuesday m day of November next the balance Of The
perishabc Estate the late Conrade Webb consisting Of
Stacks of various and the Crops After the sale of Stocks
and Crops land will be sold without The tract
ans fifteen hundred and two Thousand acres The
nrrshabe Esne sold credit Of nine months and The
nnd ON ere dit one and three years. Persons DESTROYS
NJ viewing the premises viii call MIR Wallace the manager
ur the Estate. Henry WEDB, administrator.
~, 0s So IL
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-28

Mr.. Spencer, we learn, intends to come forth With
vndica,ion of himself member CT MIR. Tyler's
Cabinet, and as Wing So we have heard, but we do
cot vouch for the report MIR. Webs,ers example ap.
pears to iaSc been contagious.
Mr. Webster, We understand, will be in this city
next week. The dinner, if he accepts the invitation
extended to him. will be given early tie following
week II is presumed he will accept II is supposed
Mr. Webster will resign his place in the Cabns, at an
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-28

rur ux,rrD ST,rYs Ayp MnRocco.-The Paris cor
resrnndfn, Of the Courier des Ea,s Unis writing un
ter date Of October states that Com Morgan VINO
had visited Tangier with two vessels OF war; nae re
turned hastily TO Cadiz, in the frgate Congress, 'sV
mn the Fairfield at Tangier follow shortly for cad
The pscna had refused the reparation which the Com
,nodore had demanded for the maintenance OF The pa
cfc relations between the court of Morocco ana Inc
IL s. whereupon he had written to The Empef"!' ane
an answer the letter expected by the fAifieu
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-28

early day after his return 10 Washington IL rumof'
e'' ''O' m Y. Express.
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Wing majority in 1870, s9laa Dem. majority now, S. 5ss
D-moeratc nett gain since 1910, 1850.
To these may be added Georgia, which went by
more than eight Thousand for the Harrison Ticket in
$780, and bu the other day, has gone for US, by from
TO 5000. We pass over the Old Dominion, who is
stronger than ever in the Democratic ranks. New
Hampshire, loo, is as invincble her own granite
mountains.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-28

A New lSDlAS TREATY.-The ST. Louis Republi-
can states that treaty has just been concluded be-
tween Governor Chambers, Of Iowa. Commissioner On
The part o! the United States and the Sac and Fox
ton of Indians, by which The Sacs and Foxes have
sold 10 the Government all their country between the
Mississippi and Missouri rivers, amounting TO about
twelve millions of acres The Indians are, how.
ever 10 remain in possession OF the Western portion
of their territory three rears-he Eastern portion, in
clnding the country between the present boundary
and the White Breas; River, the Des Mones, to be
given up by the first Of May next. The IT, S. are to
provide home for The Sacs and Foxes the West
side of the Missouri river. The price paid for the
land is abou, S 100000, Of which eight hundred thou
sa nd dollars are 10 lie invested for the ndians-the u
g. euarantyng ANNUAL interest OF five per cent
The Republican adds, that the treaty is regarded as
very favorable 10 the Government and no less so to
the Indians The lands will cost about nine cents per
acre.
Er.President Jaekson-The Nashville Wing of the
18th inst says: ave understand that Gen. Jackson
received n painful injury in the forehead, Thurs.
day last, by the upetng of Major Donelsons carriage,
near The Hermitage, in which he was riding out to visit
sick nerhbor. The accident caused by The res
tyearss Of the horses which the driver unable TO
control. We hope Tie injury viii not prove serious
one
In addition 10 The published yesterday from
Texas, we learn that Mr. Van Ness and ore other of
San Antonio the time of its capture by the Mexcans,
shot II is said that these persons not in at
the time, but were executed in pursuance of order
from the Mexican Government 10 shoot the Santa Fe
prisoners wherever found in Texas. Mr. Van Ness
was, we believe, Epphcw of Gen. Van Ness of this
MT Int
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-28
To Ms Editors ofMt " Y. Express.

New York, Oct. ~, lc4S.
read in ycur journal ;he following:
e.. corresrc., the RieuaosD WH"' asserts ana ohcr'
prove denied, that Gen Harrison was crpnstn l" v
me Mr. Webster "a take The Cabinet, anG M he wohu
no, have dor - ,j!s advice nj Mr. cay"
Annexed is an extract from ms clary 6" January ane
February lSl1 being inmates Of confidential CONVEX
satons held with lameucd President, IN Baltimore
when on his way 10 his birthpiace-lhe fresiceht ~"
considering it consistent with decacy to appear at the
scat of Government until few Gays previous 10 MS
Inauguration: a.;
s.The momen, ascertained my elevation to the Ch'e
Mausrocv decided to avail riyself of the invaluable
services OF MIR Clay, proceeded 10 Ashland ana u'se'
and enteatcd han 10 occupy the frs, or any other pc
siiion in my administration at home or aoFoaa' 'na
nigh, be acceptable 10 HIM MIR. Clay firmly and unhe
sitatlrgiy declined ,,>,,, ~.
Webster 10 aid me in ti,e high duties that devolye or
me- 1t is due to MIR. Webster and the Republic, DIR
Claw replied that lie should be invited 10 occupy any
situation ,ia, he may prefer delayed all further a
rar remenls (sad tie good old man, until couio re
ceiye Mr Webslers answcr,-having determined IN
case anv thing should prevent his thus forming The
Cabinet to in vile "hones John DAVIS, OF Mass 10 the
| head of the Treasury Department..
| The seorel is we'll known. This conversation took
place returning from St. Pauls Church. IN company
with the Hon d. Jeniier, Minister TO Anstra-aiSt
high in the confidence Of the good old Prcsiden-bu
as the General had my arm and was addressing nm
sjc to mo il NAV not have been distinctly heard Sy Mr.
Jen;G,r Although at the time The communications was
confidential It now portion OF the history Oh the
even,ful drama OF 1ell and is Gospel truth, word io
word, let who will deny't.
! Yours, respectfully,
JOHN BARNEY, Of Baltimore.
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NV JERsKY.-Annexed is The popular vote, or ma.
;ores in the different counties of New Jersey, at the
recent election emitting three counties in which there
were no Wig candidates. In Essex aud Sussex coun-
ties and also ~ Atlantic and Cape May the contest
hat partial The reader make such allowance for
.hosn c,rcnms,a ncrs aa he thinks proper.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-10-28

Cash and Warehousing system.
The last Money Article Of the N. T. Herald calls
the attention of Congress to Eash Duties, and insists
upon ii. that they should be coupled with the
housing system The article states, that "fmporters
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The Coons are tremendously chap fallen about 'her
unexpected overthrow in Ohio II IS indeed defeat
that i. calculated to PROSTATE their energ'es' as tue
n,nhns Stotpsman shows us in the following pungent
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UuTs, Respectfully,
JOHN BARNEY, Of Baltimore

MK. Rtyrs-We stated, some weeks since, on au'
tbortv which we considered reliable, that this gentle
man would rot support Mr. Clay for the next Presidency
Most Of papers noticed our statement some
avowipr their con6den, belief of its correctness, and
others declaring that they believed il 10 be wholly unau
thorzed by Mr. Rves. We Think we can now announce,
with undoubtng confidence that our informant was
correct, and tina, Mr. Clay and his friends lean upon
broken reed they rely upon the aid Of Mr. Rives in
The approaching struggle We learn from an unques
tionabe source that the following article, which ap-
pears in the Charlottesville Republican OF the 9Th 'nsl
traiy defines the distinguished Senator's POSITION:
rJ,urLbur0 RtDubiicGn.
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and up looking faces They listen for the sound Of the
last trumpet and look up through the golden clouds OF
sunset expecting the coming of the Son Of Man with
all the hosts of Heaven
Neighbor meets neighbour not to talk OF politics or
money making. The cattle and gooes are uncateo
for They Talk Of the approaching day of doom.
Their sond wives, pious, church. going women, s'i
will, folded hands, letting their spinning wheels stand
idle. They pore over the prophecies, and think upon
the signs and wonders in tie Heavens, the DARK day. the
falling sars and the wars, rumors OF wars which marx
the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord
They check the innocent gee OF childhood, and the
ardent hopes of youth Young men WOO no mere The
lovely madens Of those bright lands-nnd eyes wh'ci
would sparkle with pleasure, look coldly upon The fleet
ing joys ofexisience. The Lonry mountains whcn 'hey
first looked upon the bright lakes, glancing and gilt
ernr in the sunlgh-all that is beautiful, all tina, II
glorious in Nature doomed The fiat has gone forth
the time is drawing near, the end of oil things is
handy J.. Tattier.
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MIR. RIVES.


We noticed last week what seemed 10 US very
praposerous story derived from the Winchester lie
publican, about Mr.. Rves intending to support MI
Clay for the Presidency, and ntimaied our oeei iha'
the story was wi,hont foundation. The Ly nchbnrg
Vi-ninian demands of us, uhy We believe 50: we
michl we'll retot the enquiry and ask how II 10 pos.
site that any rejecting person. who reasons from cause
10 eff Ct and who will look at Mr.. Rves public acts,
ever since the Wing party have been IN power cam
for moment, suppose that he can cooperate WIN
the Wings in their support OF MI Clay, ana 10 the
system ri policy his election is designed to carry
out. Has not Mr. Rves in the Senate, voted against
the whole series of favoriie Wing measures, from first
10 last-the Bnak the Bankrupt lac, the Tmt, I'M
conditional Distribution, the -MandamuS act respecting
the mode of election in the States and all the resi-
Has he not been personally and prominently pitted
against MIR. Clay, in the conflict Of debate, on almost
every one Of these questions, which constitute the
ayowed policy of the Wings? With what consist
ency then, could he operate with the Wings IN
their selection and support of candidate tor the IRE
sdency 10 carry out these measures, Or with what rea
son can anv candid person intimate an expectation
tina, he will do SO Mr. Rres has always professed
10 be governed by principle and By Republican prnc'.
pie in his public course; and though ircm opposition
10 Mr. Van Burens system OF policy and adsn'nistra
ton, he acted in the Presidential Election with tie
Wkigs, to fleet change Of administration which he
believed had become necessary, he did so, openly &c
ctarinr on every occasion, his undated attachment
and adhesion 10 the principles OF the old Republican
party, aud his opposition, especially, to the Federal
creed Of National Bank, high proteetire Tariff, &c,
&c which the Wing Convention Of Virginia, in their
address TO The people of the State at that time, equal
Is denounced, and vouched for General Harrison
y, uciples as being, in like manner opposed TO them
Bu, the doctrines and measures, which were then
femned and disowr ned, openly avowed as the
objects Ct pursuit. and the tests of orthodoxy, of the
Wing party. Ii is impossible that Mr.. Rives, with
ont iorfeiiing all pretenson to that consistency o
rnee, Of which he has always claimed The merit, car
GO operate with the Wing party in their selection and
support of candidate fer the Presidency, any such
principles We have revelations tc make of private
conversations which often interpreted contrary Il
their true sense and meaning, by The wishes or magna
lions of the coIlocutor, hut this do knoc that mucl
was sad in This latitude IL months ago, abou, phrase
IN letter of Mr. Rives in which he then declared
his determination not 10 follow the bold and reckless
lead of Mr.. Clay" How much the emergency between
them has been wdened by questions and events which
have since arisen, it surely unnecessary to recall Il
to any intelligent observer of the course of public affairs
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-01-18
n. Y. MARKErS-Innnnrvli-


CorroS-The sales Of the week ending las, eve
ming, embraces about 1850 bales, of which 2GOo
bales were Upland, at 7a9 cents; $50 Mobile at ! n
lOl, and 500 New Orleans at 7!a9! cents. The ar
rivals during the same period were 52ls bales. The
prices OF tho better descriptions about the same
as on Saturday last, but the inferior are i:om
of a cent lower
Flour AND GRAIN-The market generally has
been rather dull during the week. There have been
some considerable sales, however, for shipment 10
Liverpool, commencing at IS ,93i and closing at
5s7!-at which latter rate several thousand barrels
taken yesterday. We quote Genncssee to-
day at 5,s7! Sc, and Chic via Canal at the same
price. OfMichgan there is none in market. Oh
Ohio via New Orleans we have heard OF no sales
for several days. We quote 1862. a SIS. In
Georgetown very little is doing. We quote nomi
naly at So G,25
OF Wheat there has been but few sales. The
last at 81, 30 % FOR Illinois. In other dc
scrptions Of grain the transactions have also been
limited We quote Southern Corn At 50 a 90, and
Northern At GO Cpl cents, measure.
SU"AR-Cargo of brig Georges from New Or
leans. Terms, ; and 4 months. 900 hhds 81 a ;
cents, Principally 81 a 81; l35 do a 81 cents
principally at 81 ,.