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frauds than The injustice and lauds incl
dent to specific duties. One of the mist
prolific sources of the violation of orr re-
venue laws has been, as every body knows
the effort to get i'll goots of il finer quail
~ and higher value admitted under the
lower rate Of duty required for those of
lower value. The honorable gentleman
from New Hampshire (Mr. WooDpURY)
and the honora lie Senator from New
But il the duty was laid al raiorrm there
could be no motive for such an effort,
and the fraud, i'll its present form, would
have no place. In England, as all who
have read the able report made by Mr..
Hume, Scottish member in the House Of
Commons, must perceive, they seem to be
giving up specific duties, and the tendency
IN the public mind appears to be, instead
OF having a variety of specific duties and ii
variety of ad rdlorcm duties, to have one
permanent fixed rate of duty for all arti-
ces. am willing, repeat, to adhere to
this greai principle as laid down in the
compromise act. If there be those who
suppose that, under the specific form of
doty, higher degree of protection can
be secured than under the other mode,
would observe that the actual measure of
protection does not depend upon the form
but on the amount Of the duty which is
levied on the foreign rival article.
Assuming that we are to adhere to this
principle, then every one of the leading
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10 be con'inmrd.
HIGH PRICES.


1t Is well known that the FLORIDA war
has cost the nation some twenty or thIr
~ millions OF dollars, and hat 1t is ye'an
expensive item to government. How this
enormous sum has been expended has
never been disclosed, so 'araa we know;
but we have never doubted that great
frauds were perrciraled' and immense for
tunes made by individuals through the
agency OF tins same FLORIDA war. 1t APP
pears That TINS SUBJECT has been under IN
csu9alon by the committee on the war
department, who will soon make re-
port The Washington correspondent of
the Richmond w ny states the following
among the items OF charges allowed by
govrmmenl-atd if they be taken a IA
sample, our surprise must cease al the az
gregatc cost OF tins Indian war.
Ear cor, nor b,sho1 sio IN
r,roa nrr "a 0o
For wood. pcr cord. 40 90
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MORE MURDERS IN FLORIDA.

On the 2lth uIt., in Columbia county,
Florida,the dwelling of Mr.. Richard Tillis
was attacked by party of Indians, ten or
twelve in number. Mr. TiIlis was from
home at the time. Mrs. TIlls and one
child were shot dead-ihe child was shot
with an arrow. A young lady and two
children MORALLY wounded-the two
latter with AFRO VS., which have not yet
been extracted. The only member of the
family who escaped was an infant three
weeks old. which was found unhurt BY
the side of the wounded lady Capt Me-
Clellan and party of citizens started in
pursuit Of the Indians.
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TIE CREOLE BUSINESS AND TIE
WAR QUESTION.

The New Yorh Courier, in alludnp to
the decision Of The British Government in
relation t" the Creole, urges immediate
preparations for war on this side, as The
best means OF preserving peace, and says:
1.-The time for action has emphaticalv
"rrircd. The note of preparation must
every where be heard; Steam Frigates of
Iron, for harbor defence and for cruising,
must be Immediately constructed in every
port where The necessary materials and
w"rkmen can be procured; the finances Of
the country must be cared for; and per-
mananl tariff Of at least thirty or ioriy per
cent. upon every species of imports now
paying duty. aud upon tea. coffee, and 9TH
er free articles, must be imposed at once,
and the credit of the Government thus Sc
cured against every contingency. By
promptly rcsorling to these means, we
shall not only very shortly find ourselves
III Il position to enforce our Just demands
upon Great Britain, but what is of equal
magnitude, the fact that we shall be
condition TO compel her to respect us,
may induce her to yield to our just claims
wllhouta resort to war"
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Correspondence Of tho United States Gas-
HENRY CLAY.
Washington, March Ia, 1S4C

fdShltiBlolls march IL, lO4Z.
J. r. Chandler, Esq.-The time APP
proaches when MIR. Clay will retire from
the Legislative halls OF the nation, where
his voice has been heard above thiriy-tiv
years; and always in support of the liber-
ties, the honor, and the interests of the
people of the United States. Few men
have run more brilliant, more honora-
bic, or a more useful legislative career in
any country; no one, certainly, in this;
than Mr.. Clay; and 1t must be most grail
Tying TO him now, he is about to retire
from the great the alre of his abors and
usetu ness to witness the kind and friend
~ lrelng which even his political oppo-
nents now manifest towards him, and to
hear of the honorable and generous lesli-
mony they bear to his worth, his manli-
ness, his splendid talents and his noble
nature. Que OF The most prominent men
OF the opposition party i'll the Senate, per-
maps the most prominent man. dining with
.. friend few days ago. remarked of Mr..
Clay, who berame the subject of CONVEX
sat"n, that he had been in Congress with
nm Tor great many years-lhat he was
a member Of the House of Representatives
when Mr., Clay was the speaker and lea
der of that body and said the distinguish
ed Senator, laying down his knife and
fork and becoming eloquent as he warmed
up with the subject "he was then the
most splendid man ever behcd, and such
Il speaker and such leader as no legisla-
i've body ever saw in This country, and [
believe | might say in any country: no
man can know him and not admire and
love him, he has so noble and generous u
nature, and is SO many and honorable in
all he does" give the words as near
as can recollect them as they were re-
pealed to me. Such is the testimony Oft
political opponent; can it be called fiat
terry? No, it is but the honest expression
OF generous and elevated nature-of
man who hesltales not to do Justice even
to an opponent, and who can appreciate
and admire noble qualities, though their
possessor be his antagonist.
II is Whispered that a public dinner
will be given TO Mr.. Clay by the Wing
members Of Congress previous 10 his de-
rartuie-it will indeed be "a feast of rea-
son and d flow of soul
|
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OLIVER OLDSCHOOL.
LOrD ASilBURTON INDICTED.

LOTD ASiIBURTON INDICTED
The following singular piece of inteIIi-
gence Is copied from ME London Globe.
1t refers to distinguished individual now
daily expected III this country.
LORD AsuBU RToN.-I'he bar, and 9TH
er persons at the Central Criminal Court,
were on Thursday evening considerably
surprised, on the grand jury entering the
cour! with the bills, with which lhey had
closed their duties, to hear the clerk of
the ar!agns anno&Hce that amoung them
was "a True bill against Alexander Barring,
now Lord Ashburton, Francis Barring, and
Humphrey l!lldmay, for conspiracy" 1t
Is understood that The indictment charges
the defendants with IL conspiracy to 5ribe
certain members of the Legislature of
Mexico To pass bill to prevent foreign
ers from holding land within that State;
and that the motive which induced the de-
PENDANTS thus TO interpose was to deprive
the prosecutor, one Samuel Moore. of the
advantages OF a contact entered Into be-
tween him and the defendants.
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SINCLAIR CIRCUMSTANCE.

Some ten or twelve years ago the wife
of a Methodist Minister, named ISAAC
TAYLOR, of Jefferson county, Ala. was
missing The circumstances were as fol-
lows: She laid down al night as usual
with her husband; some time after she
arose and went ont and come back two or
three times. AT last she took up the least
child, and after kissing it laid it in Mr..
Tay lor's bosom, telling him 10 keep it till
she returned. She then left the house
and returned no more. Diligent search
vas made after her but al! to no purpo. e.
Suspicion rested strong y on her husband,
and bones having been found in hol-
ipw stump near his house some years
after. he was brought to trial, but acqut-
ted for want of evidence. lie was how
eve, generally believed to be the murder
er, aud on this account was prohibited
from preaching and was mu CHI prosecuted.
4 short time back letter was received
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BRITISH STEAMERS ON TIE
COAST.-We are glad TO perceive that
prompt notice has been taken in Con-
gress of the introduction of British steam
ers into our coastwise communications.
On Tuesday last Mr.. STANly submitted
the following resolutions.
RrSoircd, That the Secretary Of the
Treasury be directed to inform this House
whether, in his opinion, any further pro-
vison bv law is necessary to secure to A.
mercan ships and vessels the coasting
trade of the United States, and also the
conveyance Of passengers from one port
thereof to ano'he
Rr$orcd, That the Postmaster Gener.
al of the United States be dirt cied to in
form the House whether, in his opinion,
any further provision by law is necessary
to secure the Post Office Department from
loss arising from the transmission of let
tiers by private persons coastwlse from
one part oflhe nilcd States to another.
I hese resolutions were adopted, as was
also another; offered by Mr.. Borrs, to the
following effect:
RcSolc,d, That the Committee on the
Judiciary be instructed to inquire into the
expediencv of so amending the navigation
laws as to prevent interference or compe-
tilion on the part of foreign steamers with
the revenue laws of the United States, by
the transmission Of letters from one point
of the United States to another.
We may presume there will be no di-
versity of sentiment in Congress Oh the
subject here referred TO. II there are no
laws III existence applicable to the case,
there is need of special Legislation that
will apply.-BaH. finer.
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Pairham Guns Commodore Chaun-
ccy and Major Wade, have been engaged
IN inspecting. thirty of these guns. lately
cast at Ayers foundry. Sonth Boston,
They will soon be proved at the South
Boston Point, to which place a number of
them are already conveyed, and heavy
cannonading may be expected. The guns
are about nine feet in length, weigh 1900
pc unds each, calibre eight inches, and
throw a solid shot Of sixty Eight pounds.
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Ten TO oNE.-Strict attention to of
flee hours is duty incumbent upon eve
ry public officer. We have heard of
case OF an American consul in foreign
country, who was not remarkable for his
attention to duty. gentleman calling
one day, found his office shut, and label
sticking upon the door, with the words
"ln from Ten to one" Having called a.
gain several times within those hours
without finding him, he wrote at the bot
tom of the label Ten to one he's not
inn
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by the Postmaster at Brownsville, near
where the occurrence happened, from
attached to Mrs. Taylor before her marri-
age, and meeting her some time after
wards, he persuaded her to fly with him
to Texas. They according y secretly e.
quipped themselves and started. sho lrav-
elling all the time in mems clothes, and
arrived there, where they lived afterwards
as man and wife. She died in that coun-
try, but exacted on her deathhed pro-
mise from her paramour to write back
and disclose the cause of her disappear
ance Thus has the character of most
pous and worthy man been excnlpated
from most foul and unjust suspicion.
Selma (AL.) Free Press.
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THE RIGHT OF SEARCH The discus
sion III the French hamber. on the right
of search. was carried on with quite the
usual spirit, and, it strikes us, with more
than the customary intelligence on the
part fall the speakers. Thediscol searo e
on the response to the hing Speech. The
proposition of NJ. Billaut was, to amend ii
paragraph as follows:
"Prudence suggests, also, that in the ar
engagements relative. to the supp ession of
ii guilty traffic, (the slave trade) your 90
vernnenl should carefully place beyond
every attempt, the legitimate interests of
our maratIme commerce, and the entire
Independence Of our flag"
7 his amendment gave rise to whole
days discussion, in which the right of
search was very closely scanned, and the
peculiat sensibIIilies Of the United States.
ON this subject, were freely commented
on. And it seems that while most of the
maralme powers were willing to submit
to the right of search, at least 50 far AS to
indemnity the ship with the flag, the United
States refused even to allow of any vista
lion to her vessels. and denied the right OF
European ships 10 send on board the
merchant vessels of this country, Just to
compare the papers with the flag, without
any inquiry touching cargo or passengers.
On this subject, NJ Theirs says, that in
rcp wing to the request of Lord Aberdeen,
that the Americans should, at least allow
The English to search vessel which has
NSWped the american flag, the Americans
say, iii the vessel has really usMpcd the
American flag you may pursue her, but
take care you do not be deceived; search
her prouidcd she is not an american res
sep
NJ. Theirs cintinues:
t.! am uneasy when see this Ameri-
ca lhus firm and susceplible-indeed, sus-
ceptblny belongs to Ermness. And we
the Frtnch) we who were the nation
which, for three hundred years, sustained
inviolably the rights of neutraIlty-whc
have sustained them by negotiations anc
by war-who, for that great end, have
formed extensive coalitions, that OF 1850
and that of lS0O-are we now to become
the approrers OF Il treaty which Americ;
repulses? And it is America that defend.
the right ofmeutrals against all The woIl
against france herself! There is ca.
son IN this profoundly Instructive. Irtht
rights of neulraIs were not deeply impli
Gated, ask why America should resist
Yet she does resist, even to the risk of
possibility, nav, probability of a war"
The amendment Of NJ. Bilaut did no
prevail, but The following, from Mr.. LIE
levrc, was adoplcd
''We have also confidence, that in grant
ing anew, IA concurrence III depressing I
criminal traffic, your government will b,
able to preserve from every attempt 'h'
interests of our commerce and the indie
pendence Of our 80 ]. S. Gazette.
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Hogan, has got safely back to Cana
Ia.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-09-16


UNIVERSITY OF vIRGTNTA-MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
The plan Of instruction in this department Of the University
be found other School Of Medicine
Union. The Lectures the rst Of OCTOBER
and terminate u the ih OF July ensuing.
length of the session. which embraces period OF
months three Professors enabled TO perform all the duties
which medical institutions usually assigned 10 six;
students seldom required to attend than two
the day by This arrangement the students have
opportunity of being well grounded In Anatomy Physiology,
elementary branches of Medical Science before they
their applications in connection with The study oil the
practice of Medicine and Surgery.
Immediately berc each lecture the students are subjected to
full rigid examination the preceding lecture, or on
PORTIONS approved text books II IL apparent that the an OF
which The outlines have been briefly stated IL one which allows
the student well rs complete ms medical stuoes
and happy combination of the advan-
d the Of instruction by private pnpase and that OF
public lectures.
and the degree of NJ d. without reference to The time he
has engaged in the study Of medicine, OF joining the
provided he undergocs in satisfactory manned Tile vaf
examinations prescribed by the enactments.
John P Emmett NJ D.. Professor of Chemistry, Pharmacy and
Aatera Nedica
Henry Howard, NJ d. Professor Of Pathology and Practice OF
Medicine Obstetrics and Medical Jurisprudence
James H. Cabe, NJ d. Professor of Anatomy PHYSIOLOGY ana
Surgery. WILLIS II. WoODLEY, Proctor
July ~ 0-sw
pcan Gazette and the Winchester Republican, will
publish both Of the above for weeks and the Cincinnati Ga
zet,e Wheeling Gazette Valley Star, the Raleigh Register aud
N. c. Nashville Republican and Union,
Tenn Nachrz Courier and Mssssppian, Miss, charleston
and Mercury s. Co. the Medgevle Recorder and ga
vanna Georgian Ga the Mobile Chronicle, the Huntsville De-
mucra and Flag Of the Unon Ala the Argus and Bee ~ o.
Journal and Advertiser Louisville, KY, will publish
of the above advertisements weekly To the amount oil ten
dollars BOTH and send copy the Proctor The several
will forward their accounts to the Editor oil the Enquirer
publish daily papers insert the foregoing advertisements in
their country papers only
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-09-16

TI,HE subscriber will the second session Of his
scboo nm The first Monday in September nexi, his resi-
dence in the county Hanover about twenty four miles from
Richmond and mile from the public road leading by foocais
70 Louisa Cont house The regular Of instruction will be
pursued which Classical Schools consisting Of Ia.
an English course The location OF the School tine and
healthy neglboood aad removed from every temptation 10
yire ar The strctsst will be paid the
conduct and they heng considered as part
my family The hundred and twenty dollars
nayab ono half AZ the Of each
Reference may be- the Rev. w " Pendeton Of the Ep
f.h School and Thomas Nelson ESQ., Richmond. All cnmnu-
ncaons addressed subscriber nj Montpelier Post oce
Hanover county, will be promptly attended TO- ~ ,
.,n IN G}-St
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-09-16
lanes RIVER LAND FOR sALE.-on Tuesday the 4th day

JAMES RIVER LAND FOR SALE.-On Tuesday, the 4th day
October next fair aud if not them the II fair day.
shall sale public the premises, my
county of Amherst and five miles below The town
f:nchrg containing by late survey l5 acres OF
Crumbs through which The canal does
pass % of high landaan undivided
beng HOO of land duin the above
act tic same formerly owned by .nous boiling deceased
Tie fertility this aaPiation to the growth of tobacco
corn wheat and oasts coneui'yt 10 thu inwn Of ynchire
render this land vaua
particular description Those disrosedto
purchase cApec and invited To v,t the estate and nse
The Mr. Geo PETTY john OF AM
well acquainted withihe land and will ans~ e the inq
disposed purchase. The purchaser will have
privilege al wheat this fall and possession will be
given day Of January.
will be $500 cash the day Of SALE third Of
the residue paid the 18th Of August ls43-anocr
third on 18Th of August lS4 and the remaining third the
August, si Tie three last will bear interest
day of sale hut the interest vii! be rcmited if the
ncy purctuay pid The e 10 the land will be retained
until The last made. Lces post paid addressed To
this property, an. directed the Virginia
MAs r. o., Buckingham county, will receive due attention
ROB. BOILING.
August :J-w;hs.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-09-16
PIANO FORTE WAREHOUSE.

THE subscriber constantly receiving from the celebrated
nnfctory Of Nunns Clark New York, elegant and plain
Piano Fortes possessing improvements and that
deicacy of touch and sweetness One peculiar TO their ma
nuactnre. .
Also large assortment of Musical Instruments and Musical
Merchandise i'm general
Piano Fotes repaired, tuned let hire and taken in
change. -
CHEAP MUSIC.
The largest collection of Music offered for sale in this
State NAV selected FROM the Of the subscriber who is
enabled sell the Philadelphia and New York wholesale
and retail prices
Those purchasing sell again will be furnished upon better
terms than they find elsewhere in the State.
p II. TAYLOR,
Piano Forte and Music Store, opposite The Banks.
5q-wl2mt
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IN Rules held in the office OF The
Clerk uf Superior Court III Law and Chancery ni
county Monday the ls day ut August Ioi
Benjamin Waddey aud Samuel Downing, compia'nans
against
Isaac o. TAYLOR Betsy his WIFE, who Betsy Curtis, 10
semi Dr.helds Sheriff and Administrator Of Thomas Cu de-
Thoras Iuchlet H. Ilncnss and Judith his
wife Thomas ngram Thomas H. NcCanaan dcvsee Of Chloe
sslianahan who Chloe uglett, The said Thomas H. Nc
taponn de,isee Of George ugleii, the said Thus Hugh
ctt heir nj Of W. nee no was drvisee
George l. ughlrit, Joseph Deshtlds Sheriff and admlnsn
tor de onis non OF said Roger w. uge deceased and
John Ingram, Deiehnahs
The DEFENDANTS George H. fuchngs and Judith his wife, not
having entered their and given security according
the aci of Assembly the rules Of this Court and appearing
from evidence that they inhabitants of Viz
GINA il Ordered That the said defendants appear here on the
Isl day of and the plaintiffs hll and
that crpy OF this order lie inserted for months successfully
in the Richmond Enquirer and posted at The font door OF the
Court house in this county.
Ccfy, :. a. NJ LELAND e. u
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I,AIRFiELD AND BROAD ROCK FALL. RACES 1912, VIII
r ro,nmrncs on Tuesday, the Goth OF September
rIsT D.Y-Thr Fairfield Jockey Club Purse 800, four mile
heals entrance $25
SYeosp DIY-A Sweepsake, mile heats with three year
ODDS entrance s0n half forfeit or more TO make race, TO
close on Of before the 10Th September.
Srosp R,cs p.rA Sweepstake for year ods, that
never won race 10 close 10Th September $780, hal
forfeit, 3 or To makes race. . -
THIRD D.Y-The Broad Rock Jockey Purse $780, three mile
heats entrance $50. $50
trance SIS. IsHaM rolnE!l.
r,cinr This being the meeting Of r Fairfield Jockey
Club requested either TO bring or send their
subscriptions ~. :.
Sept. 2 OF"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-09-16
JAMES RIVER KANAWHA STOCK FOR SALE.

JAMES RIVER 4 NANAWH M STUN FUh sNI,t
PURSUANT provisions o III. Charter Of tile James Ri
vct and Kanawha Company aud in obedience the Reso
ons of the Beard Of Directors the une'sened who has been
duly appointed agent that purpose will proceed on the 2l
fore the front door of Office Of the James River and kanawha
COMPANY in the of Richmond SELL Public Auction for
List the of the Stockholders their
places they known, the number Of
interest thereon up eh day OF June, 1892 and the total
ams,nt in arrpar from EACH viz:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-09-16

NrorICE-The franklin Manufacturing Company have ap
pointed A. s. Maddox their Agent who will be furnished al
his Store two below Bank Of Virginia. with large
s.ppy of Writing Paper made al their Mil,
viz Foolsca acap post and letter Paper all when ne
will SELL by wholesale retail such prices cannct fail to
satisfy public. City country merchants and citizens Of
generally respectfully invited to examine ms stock,
and see if is not 10 he domestic manu-
fac.ures. RICHARD WHITFIELD, Prfstdtht
Oct S2-u