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] perceive from your last paper tina; you have be-
slowed passing notice upon the Constitution Club
Of Lexington sud Fayete county. rs the object and
nature of the Association may not De generally known,
d statement Of them may PERHAPS % interesting 10
your read"rs Some t'me since 4 Clay Cluh was
formed IN this city, ANA nil that - sefni'd Of The
,nemters is 10 sign pledge 10 vote for Mr.. Clay.
No person is allowed 10 speak IN tia, Club unless lie
is member and specially invited The Constitution
Club requires no pledges from The people for their
votes-and any man can speak, whether he is nen
Der or not This Club has prodoced great iiuter-
ing in the ranks of the 'fahul' Being formed within
mile Of Ashland, this novel movement is one OF the
most significant signs of The times You cannot con
eeye with what enthusiasm and in what numbers the
people Of Lexington crowd the meetings OF this Club
Every meeting The Courthouse filled TO ove!aowing
and numbers leave without being able TO obtain adams
son. The Constitution Club has more members than
the Clay Club and The dspopotion VAL increase as
they extend.
The officers Of the Club are, the Hon Rober, Wick
life. President Elisha J Winter, Thomas H. Wa
fers' Joseph F,ckin and J. Rirtley Esqnlres, Vice
Presidents end James p Mcgowan, W. $ Berkeley,
and w R. Bradford, Secretaries.
ast eyenino we had one Of The largest meetings
ever hsla in Lexington, The subject OF discussion was
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Ma. PRorFIr BEFORE HIe CoSsTITuEHrs.-N otWith.
standing The many threats thrown out by few Of
The Wings Of Evansville, should Mr.. Profit dare TO
visit that place, TO state that he appeared
amongst them, and addressed the people on Saturday
last. We learn that his speech whitening in The
extreme 10 the party who have set up for their idol
Henry Clay and n National Bank lie is represente d
having iayed them right and left, making them feel
TIE power Of sarcasm and rebuka in The keenest man.
ner possible = friend writing from Evansville says:
MIR Pfollii certainly does not belong 10 the FEprKAL
portion Of the Wig party"
We are glad 10 hear ii. No man in the State is bet.
ter calculated 10 lay bare 10 the world the proceedings
nj Congress reckless and exravagant in the extreme
Ills influence is yet great with the people. OF this
the Clay Wings we'll aware consequently his name
is only mentioned now by them in connection with
every thing od,ous and deesable
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A VALUABLE ALBEMARLE ESTATE FOR SALE.-Taa
n valuable Estate hch now reside IL for sale
ated in the county Of Abemare Rocklsh river, and
upwards Of eight hundred and thirty This farm
from the James River Canal only half mile, which N
preached By good public road AT Howardsvs Something
three hundred Of this land cleared seventy which
low grounds Of the best quality, and flooded By he
producing heavy Of all our staples Most OF the rri
high land is red and of the best qualy lies most beautifully
susceptible OF the highest degree Of Improvement, there
land IN the Stat" better adapted 10 clover and plaster There
this place several rich tobacco lots yielding the heaviest
and OF the finest eaurcin fact the tobacco and WHEAT
on this place always Of the best quality The wood land
level, aud affords good portion Ct tobacco land. Upon
place all necessary improvements for the farmer and pa
the comforts Of family roud require This place famed
lis good health and the negborhood agreeable
society good If this plantation not sold before The m De-
cember WILL that day he rented the ensuing year
The Plantation Negroes Horses Carts Oxen and Tools Of
SORTS. will with The plantation they win he separated
tenant would pefer-ihough would like The E,a
and every thing IL stands crop of wis
has been seeded the land. wish sell this plantation
der pay my debts Persons wishing purchase
uesed TO view the premises and will take pieau
showing The Terms accommodating.
My address s-How ardsville, Abeuiarle county, Va.
WM. II. CARTER
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Winter comes on. 10, through the silent air,
Softly his dcwny messengers descend,
And with the earth. SO lately green ana ialf,
Their virgin whenrss. gently pressing, blend.
10 more with luscious crops the tees now bend
Fled are those charms by ue in Autumn snns,
Their l-ecy loads 10 other strains now tehd,
While icy CRYSTALS from the hear tops huhc.
Scatter sir silv'N rays The !eai!esS teughs among
Winter comes on, through every cleft around,
I'm every ya!c, from every hilltop drear.
The how'll u North Wind makes has voice re>oiid'
Starting The Siaute>t breast w!h alh'onS lear,
Then think We Of the ocran-lost, " lso hear
Those dismal ,htrli'HlnsS 90 the storm rlr man,
While Ihfongh the darkag thci5 course they >ieer
And dream at hoaie aud friends, bat dream VA VAIN,
AMI sigh HAT bright me and those dear Joys again
Winter comes on. aroGuG the cheerful hearth,
Clsse cfewd the shsering household gathered none,
Loud rnars ltr blaz= and lold teCcmes the lnirIh'
Labor Is DER and jucuni night has come
O tell me not, ye restless men, WHO roam
In search Of softer ci;UcS, 20 cdlmct Sk,t~,
Or seek IA. plei>ule on the tracki.ss loan,
That nusIt in SUMMER lands the heart can .'r!le
Like The warm biissiil home, which Winter has' "el'e
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MIR. BronASAs-We regret TO learn that the pro-
posed visit Of this distinguished Senator to his Demo.
cratic fellow. citizens Of Philadelphia which was ex.
pec,ed this week, ia no, likely TO take place. Letters
have been received from him stating that it will be
in his power TO make any stay in this city, on his way
to Washington, if he shall even be able to come this
way ALL in consequence of attack of ndspositon,
from The effects of which he has yet fully recover.
ed and which has thrown him back in lis preparations
for winters absence from home. The shor,ness of his
stay heretofore among has prevented many OF our
Democratic citizens from making his personal acquain,-
ance, or paying their respects TO him, who will fee.
much disappointed a, the pos.ponement Of his visit );
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FROM TEXAS.

FROM TEXAS.
NEwORLEaSs, Nov. 29.-By the politeness of MIR
Wade derk Of the steamship .Nrptun,, from Galveston,
have been furnished with files OF papers to the Goth
inst
By lac advces from Houston, the army had taken
up its lie Of march TO the Medina, preparatory 10 u
general movement on the Rio Grandc. Their number
10 variouly estimated at from 1900 to 1900 men,
They wen abundantly supplied with every article OF
food exce,, coffee and tobacco. The march to
begin on nc OH or 10Th inst Some of the soldiers
were sadyin want of shoes and blankets. Other let
tiers that great dissatisfaction existed among
the draited;rnops, most OF whom ANXIOUS 10 re-
turn TO thar families. The volunteers, however, 10
man are determined to go to the Rio Grande. The
whole forceo the Mexicans East OF the mountains
does not exceed 3000 The Houston Telegraph says
"The forces now under General Wo at Lampasos,
making only 1900 men, and the five hundred at Mata
moras are pobably all the effective troops that be
raised 10 oppose our army. II, therefore, We should
reach tie Rio Grande and learn the true weakness
of the enemy there would scarcely be obstacle in.
terposed 10 tie conquest Of these provinces"
Alr. NAPOLEON B. Garner killed in San Angus.
tine fortnight ago by Gen. j. Pnckney Henderson.
Garner apercct desperate, and had threatened TO
shoot Gen. Henderson He was in the act of carrying
his inc effect, when the latter stepped into
house, obaine gun and anticipated his enemy by
killing him onthe spot.
The Legislature had assembled, but as yet was with.
out quorum.
The Lpan tibe of Indians have split into two par.
ties-one led orby John Castro and the other by Facco
The latter remains faithful to the interests OF Texas
The former preceded Westward, and have possibly
Joined the Mpxcans Zee
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CY,scEsly THE CAHIsEr-Our latest advices from
Washington indicate change Immediately after the
various State papers emanate from the heads OF De
partments, as at present organized and time enough
has elapsed for Congress 10 have The same printed,
John c. Spencer the lion spirit of the Administration,
will 90 into the Treasury Department, and Mr.. Forward
will retire. A distinguished individual from Pennsy J.
vania will be called into the War Department. The
Cabinet will remain thus constituted until The close OF
the present Congress, when combinations Will be
Gormrd and further changes take place, such The in
teresis of the country may at that time seem to demand
During the coming session, therefore, this great
game OF political chess may be said TO hang in sus
pense The checking moves, will not be attempted
until Spring by which time the movers will have deter
mined whether the still i'll reserve shall be made
with view 10 the election of John Tyler and Daniel
Webster or John Tyler and Sas Wright, with The pro-
mise TO Wright of the succession 1.-THE latter be
decided upon the course Of the President will be to sub
init his name 10 the Democratic Convention, and abide
the issue. If Tyler and Webster are to be the men,
their names will be submitted TO the people, lndepcn
dent of party. Which course will be adopted is not
vet decided upon in the mind Of the President, and
will remain SOFT least far as his confidence with
others is concerned, till the close Of Congress We
o! course, care not what this game takes so
long as the RICH, principles goram Tie "i"nt"gpany-
" J.. sun.
Wants confirmation Enqnirer)
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NoTIcE;.The franklin Manufacturing Company have ap
pointed A. =. Maddox their Agent who will he furnished
his Store, door below the Bank of Virginia. with large
supply Of all the vateties Of Writing Paper made their Mill
viz Foosrap atra packet and letter Paper all which he
will SELL by woesae and RETAIL such prices fail
satisfy the public Cy and country merchants and citizens Of
the State generally respectfully invited examine his stock
not ei interest encourage domestic
features. RICHARD WHITFIELD, President
Oct. .ls4l. 42-tf
ENfRMARY Of HE RICHMOND MEDICAL COLLEGE,
Persons iaoring uer diseases kind
admitted in this istitution AT the follow
For any period noteasccdng six weeks he paeas S.
per week eoi DO S4 For any period exceeding six
deduction Of 81 per 'eek Is made in every
The above charges cndr board, nursng medicines medical
attendance surgical ceratons aad every necessary
the patient may require No i-0 charges mad. in any
There separate wgd for the different classes o patients
and the accommodates ample and complete every
spect.
Two Of the Profesors the College visit the Institution daily
having charge of heSrgcal wards other the Me.
deal The lying in war under the charge of Professor
Obstetrics In all lmporant the Faculty of the College
called in consultation.
Gentlemen sending sosants from the country The nfrmay
expected give ctyerence Letters should address
ed TO the President Of the nfrmary
Dec. 70 10-wly
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SELECT sClI0OL-The School heretofore conducted BY Nl
- James Bowie. this place, wi be opened Monday III
18th Instant the superintendent Of Mr. T. Whe.i
gentleman educated at Princeton College.
Mr. Wheeler highly recommended by the a.
Standing n gentleman, christian and teacher.
The Of instruction will embrace all the branches .aro
In Academies including the higher branches Ma
mates.
Ttras-For board lodging and washing; So per Session
five months. Tuition alone SIS.
W. D. TAYLOR
Taylorsville, Hanover, seH -, iS42. 4l--f
OLD WINES AND IIouURs-Aso, GROCERIES, ~
" very large and general of old Wines ana -
uuors part which have been kept hand improving Tor 49,
wears and then said be ~ years old Ny Groceries
bear fair comparison with the best in the city, mas rep,
oaly and price. and careulness in putting OF them IN ~
old Wines and Liquors will be found mos, beneficial Ii. M
servation of eah, when moderately and udcousy USED
should any one found so ncrednOus have rn
mistaken belief PLAIN matter of fact assertion lie,
euGue or call the subscriber who has been regular Tenn
rate drinker during last 30 years of his life and not s
fled with his healthy appearance, they can portrait Of h
uncle died few years ago in the state Of New York a
day lie left Ferentosh, then STRIPPING
WM. WALLACE
Aug 90 3l-w,y
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Wants confrma,ion.-E nfnirtr)

VERMONT on SLAVERY The following resolutions
on Slavery were passed unanimously BY the late Legis
lature Of Vermont, which was composed Ut nearly equal
numbers of each political party:
RESOLVED, 6yMe Senute and House 81 Representatives.
L. That the Representatives OF The People of the
State of Vermont, do protest against the admission
into the MON any State whose Constitution oeraes
domestic slavery, the annexation of Texas or any
other Territory, in which slavery exists.
> That we believe that Congress have the power,
by the Constitution Of The United States, to abolish
slavery and the slave trade in the District of Colnm
ba and in the territories OF the U. 6. and that II
Congress refuse TO abolish slavery in the District OF
of Columbia that the seat Of the General Government
gu chit 10 be removed from that District 10 place where
slavery and the slavelrade do not exist
g. That believe Congress has constitutional power
to prohibit the slave trade between the several States
in this Union, and make such laws as shall effect
ally prevent this trade and ought TO exercise this power
/ That the Constitution Of the U. S ought 10 be
amended so as 10 prevent the existence and malno
nance of slavery the United States, in any form o:
manner.
s. That our Senators in Congress be instructed and
our Representatives. be requested, 10 present The tore
going resolutions their respective Houses in Con
gress and use their influence to carry out the prn'
cipes thereof.
g. That the Government of this State be requested TO
transmit copy Of The foregoing resolutions 10 each O
our Senators and Representatives in Congress
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IOYT Il CO.'S OFFICE.
Under the ELehdape Hotel Rrhnnad prriHi0.
SCHEMES OF LOTTERIES TO BE DRAWN IN DEcEMBl

SCHEMES OF LOTTERIES TO BE DRAWN IN DECEMBER
n EcEMBER 3d.-yA. MONONGALIA LOTTERY, Class r.
draws CapiIs-S25 900, SU0O0 100 81 900, &C. Tickets
$40 G6 NOS, 10 drawn.
certificate OF package of - whole Tickets in the above
Lottery will be sent for only $780, half Tickets $685. quarters So
Dee. 10Th VA LEESBlRG, LOTTERY, Class II. draws
Capitals @ H. Sl71 ~, 80 Of 00 Tickets sl0
certificate package of 81 whole Tickets In the above
lottery will be for Sl30-shares in proportion
Dec l7th.-i prizes of $4,000. Tickets SIS.
Dec. o4trf-yA. MONoNGALIA LOTTERY, Glass q, draws
Capiials-S3O G $4,000 ~ 100 OF 900, Tickets slO
certificate of package Of % whole Tickets In the above Ill
be for Sl30-sharrs in proportion.
Dec. 3lst.-yA. LEESBURG LOTTERY, Glass 8, draws
CapialsS00O S2500 90 Of 81 600, &C. Tickets $40 &c
nos, II drawn.
certificate Of package OF a6 whole Tickets in the above will
be for only sl3O-shares in proportion
~ Please address your orders TO
D. 81. IIoYT & co.
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I AND FOR SALE-Ag.eeably TO Il decree Of the Coanl
- Court Of Chesterfield saIi proceed SELL the h,
bidder on Thursday the a2nd day Of December ney ~
misses tie Tract oil Land belonging the Estate of dSard
deceased wereon he formerly resided known BIS
Of colesvie In Chesterfield county, and lying the fox
the Goods and Bevs Bridge roads, containing hundred
nnety.six II lies West of Petersburg and Rich,
about twenty mes-s well known site for Tavern
the improvements adapted TO II.
Al the same time and place. will be sold another T,aa
Land belonging 10 said Estate continuing hundred acne
lying about two miles below the Petersburg road
y in The neigborhood OF Coxs Pits. description oil the lar
deemed unnecessary as il Is presumed those wishing Pun
chase viii view The same before the day of sale.
IfrMS-one fourth OF the purchase money cash, and
naming three ioths In three equal annual ms ailments
land retained until the purchase money l. paid.
ROBERT BASS Commss"ner
Chesterfield Dec , 1912 GD-w.,,,
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RETWEEN John Eaey's unon COFFEE House and R. II. Jen-
- knss Dry Good Store and doors below Governor
We would take this late opportunity OF thanking the public for
favors received The last years 1t design first
establish ourselves through thepress but do ii giving
tsacion all who call upon which consider
BILE other basis and OF wh: glad know has
been almost universal.
isour design pursue the this time and for
the future All goods sold by thai do please quail
t color, make, fashion, Otherwise be returned and
the money reunded-provided lie shall have
We have at this time lane stock II larger than
any the State in line OF buess and would respectfully
invite the economist give cal before purchasing
anime for himsef and prices pronounced low
lower Than other in the city, hall very much deceived
We have Cloth Coats sa while hers charge e maxim.
and ,rimm the furnishing the cloth; pants So
that sold for S4 and Vests srs Drawers Handkerchies
Cvats Stocks Suspenders Socks soye and Collars
kinds and qualities and all other articles usually kept by Cloth
ers Of which determined sell low for cash; and
quest the public to call and whe,r they buy
QJ- al Goods ndrrcnfed
J. BRANNAN 4 co.
Sept 10 36-wlys
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RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG AND POfoHAC
RAILROAD

Compilation Of The Rairoad 10 .7qnia Crsei
Unriraifrd Erpedi,iOn.
THE Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Co" =
nv hereby that their Railroad conplsfed 70
Potomac river the 10Th instant and that travellers aie
conveyed between Richmond and Washington, at all sea-
year. BY Railroad Cars and Steamboats, The Steamboat
pany being provided with effective ice beats 10 keep OF
navigation during the hardest wrahrr IN Winter rh'a
mond II 6, A. NJ, precisely, instead Of H. as heretofore
reaching Washington IN aud Baltimore IN y h"nfsi "
than "a hours in advance Of the River and Bay Bna''
Travellers by this line proceeding to PHILADELPHIA: I'M"
their arrival nj Baltimore. reach that city Al = Il d. US
morning, In % hours after leaving Richmond ,h.r
Instead OF paying their fare, heretuore % md
only. and afterwards board the Potomac O6c,
Washington, passengers will take tickets Il hf
both for Washington and Baltimore. The fare, IN 'h re
be less than paid separately. different portions o. H'
Whole fare 10 Washington, 50
DO TO Baltimore, ~. =,
Do 10 Philadelphia, (hy Peck and Lore me-" Of.
the afternoon Railroad line from Baltimore 49,, ne4i
twelve years .. age bali pce Or CooeJ persons hs
Superintendent, u TraSspsoa,iS ~,
NV Se"'
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Chesterfield, Dec. ,. 1912.

I AW Motherhood BoCLpIS & WA. C. CARglNI
IL TON, ArToRSErs Law, Charlotte Courthouse, a.
attend all the courts heretofore attended H M Bouitn
Superior and nror Courts Of Charlotte Campbell Mrc
burg and Halifax countless and also the Couts Of Prince Etw
and will both be responsible for all business entrusted 10 r
Nov. 81 S.-utr
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no DEALERS ~ TOBACCO AT THE UPLAND lNSPg1
TIONS.-By act of the Legislature Of this State, seem
that upland Tobacco is not insured IN any Warehouse his en-
by the State but thai stored in Public Warehouse We
spectors Shockoe Warehouse Richmond 10 prevent
Guilty objection storing upland Tobacco In this Waeol.
have effected an insurance three different responsive o
for ample amounts all upland Tobacco stored here
will at all times keep II fully covered.
MOSBY SHEPARD
MY ,nA.
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THE WAREHOUSE SiSrEN.-It is sad that there is
quite sir among the merchants of Phlladephia IN
favor OF The system Of waehousing Cash duties
seem 10 operate with much severity, that 1t be!lev
ed ihey seriously lessen m7oTtatOns. desire 10
blend tins system with our Custom House regulations
has, Tor long time, been object Of deep concern
with GU, commercial friends. Perhaps there never
was opportune period Tor successfully presenting
tins subject to Congress than the present The subject
we understand, unde rgoina the examination Of
the Treasury Department of the Government, and The
officers connected with the customs throughout the
country a united action in favor OF this propositions
and properly sustained by tie officers Of The Govern
ment, calculated to prescn, The warehouse system in
Just light before the approaching Congress What is to
be done therefore, Will have TO be done quickly. Con
gress Will be but about thirteen short weeks in session
The Board OF Trade, the Chamber of Commerce, aud
the merchants who take interest in the warehouse
system, must ac: without delay Short sessions moi,
unfrequenty have been productive of excellent results.
When i, is known tina, the Houses must adjourn
on particular day, they act with reference TO the time
Besides, opening second or short session, business
Of the last disposed ofis ready for inmed
ate acon.-Phd. Sentinel
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Nov. %

DCBLiC SALE, WITH OR WITHOUT MONEY-Wl, -
sold. on long credit without reserve SATURDAY.
eth Of December neM the well known and long establ.
Tavern At Ayctt's Warrhouse i'll the upper part II King vi
liam county. AZ the time, aud the terms ;
offered several other Lots, In the village. Also fem,
Cook long accustomed TO cooking for Tavern and is 10
very capable ROBT. ii. HARRISON
Nov. IL 54-.vts.
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4 DMlNlSTRATOR'S SALE.-Wii be s0ld at public s1rt
"A on Thursday, the 18th OF December next, Louiss '
house, nine likely negroes TALL young belonging 10 the E'
Albert 'osley deceased consisting Of who ha' '
at the Carpenter uade for the last two years
rest Of them boys aud girls credit Of twelve vii
given the purchasers giving bond with approved security
JOHN GRAVES, Administrator Of Albert Borey. 6eri
" b. All persons having claims against the above E'ta
requested To present them 10 tho SUBSCRIBER properly auh
Gated In order that they may be settled Also, al persons
d-ht.d TO the Estate, requested make immediate asa
as indulgence cannot be given.
JOHN GRAVES, Admir-. al A. Bo1ey, deg
Greene county, Nov. IL. ai-Nl".
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To
II, a Justice of the Peace for the -- aforesaid,
do hereby certify that --, whose name Is abose shu
crbed as an aestiug Witness personally appeared before me IN
my aforesaid, and made oath. that the above
named whose names are
subscribed rs parties letter of attorney, acknowledged
the same in presence said Witness their act and deed
Witness my hand and seal this - day OF -, eighteen
hundred and --.
-, tSea.l
Sor n 5i-WtI2D.
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JAMES RIVER AND KASAWHA COMPANY
TINE eighth Annual Meeting of the Stockholders OF me James
River and Ranawa Company will be held at the Capitol IN
City Richmond, with permission OF the proper
MONDAY the 18th December next
By order OF the President aud Directors
w. b. CIIITTENDEN Soe'ry.
IL 81
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Upon the Official summing up of the votes taken al
the election lately held in Massachusetts, Tor the choice
Of members of Congress, it appeared that VIM Jack,
son, the Wing candidate from the 9Th Congressional
District lacked votes of his election, and that VIM
Parmenter, the anliWhg candidate, wanted ] votes
to secure his election.