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". c. FLorRxoY, seer.lara.
pEnLIC MEETING.

At meeting of the citizens OF Richmond, convened
a. the City Hall in pursuance of public notice. or
Thursday evening, the Both instant, to take into con
scra,on The necessary to be adopted 10 secure
more eectually The slave property Of the South from
domestic or foreign uggressIon
On motion of Mr.. Robert G. Scott, General Lambert
the Mayor Of the city, was called TO the Chair, anc
Henry l.. Brooke appointed Secretary
Mr.. Joseph Mayo explained the objects of the meet
ing, and offered preamble and resolutions, which
upon his motion, referred to 4 committee ofthir
teen persons be appointedby the Chairman with in
sirucons to report upon the subject to an adjourned
meeting, be held At the Exchange Hotel, on Thurs
day evening next, at o'clock.
On motion Of Mr.. r. G.. Scott, time was given 10 the
Chairman until the next day to appoint the commit
tee, and the meeting then adjourned to meet again a
the Exchange Hotel, Thursday evening next, at
O'Clock. WILLIAM LAMBERT, Chm n
II. l.. BROOKE, Sccy
In pursuance Of the foregoing resolution, the follow
ing gentlemen are appointed the committee:
Joseph Mavo Thomas Richie, }. b. Harye, james
Bosher, II. &. Scott 5 4. Patterson, Judge John Ro
bertson, james Lyons, Richard O ilaskins, Samuel )
Myers, IL. L Brooke, John NJ Patton and John Dove
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FEMALE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, PoWHATAN.
THE present session of this Institution commenced on The h
of FEBRUARY and wi end on the 18th July. The subscribers
have secured teacher Miss Ralry, lady In every respect
qualified IL take charge Scoa In addition IN The branches
which constitute thorough English education she speaks ard
teaches French as 4 The Musical department .
In charge opAer Ia whose CAPACITY rs encef tie she
have The greatest confidence from witnessing during
sessions IT this school her success IN inans ns,fncn
There are several vacancies whir c1nhe fitted by early nP.
' n Il. MURRAY,
u. J. MURRAY.
I'm es Sl--TsG
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JEFFERSON COUNTY.


At meeting of respectable number Of the Demo
cratic Party Of Jefferson County, held at the Court
House. on the 18th inst, Col Braxon Davenport was
called TO the Chair, and Francis Yates was appointed
Secretary. The object Of The meeting was briefly eX
planned By Mr.. Jacob Morgan: Whereupon, II was
EcsoIred, That this meeting highly approve The OBJ
ecs of Convention TO he held in the City OF Rich
mond, on the I'd day Of February next, and concur III
the rropiety Of holding the said Convention Of the De
mocratic party Of Virginia. at the time and place spcci
fed
Resolred, That jacob Morgan, benjamin Wilson,
Conrad Brllmyre, George B. Beall, VIM. Lucas, Robi
w. Baylor, Joseph Smith, Gerard b. Wager, Beverly
Tucker, John &. R. Taylor, Francis s. Bogue and Hen
ry sdnger be appointed 10 represent the Democratic
party Of this County in said Contention. And, OF!
notion, the Chairman and Secretary were added 10
the delegation.
Resoired, That the Virginia Free Press md Rich.
mond Enquirer be requested 10 publish the proceedings
BRAXToN DAVENPORT, GIN.
FE.ycIs YATES, Sen.
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Deaths.


Died. Of Acute Meningitis, complicated with Pulmonary rfa
ton. Wednesday, the l9h n.t The residence Of her hus
band Tie county Of Brunswick, Mrs. L. EIzaBETn Hrshr
RowS amablc Of Mr. Il. Rutn Brown in the 3g;h
and delicate The Illness of which she died comp-
cnrdcss. In the death Of this Truly interesting lady
hereaved husband md children have sustained loss To them
rmphatray epaabe. and society ~ large one o s bebes
In all the relations n life sLe cmineny "or
thy exemrlar. The lamentations deep ard unaffected o Der
ncghbors and donecs around her deal; bed scene ocy ~
and inducrut mistress Her hand open 10
supply of The yr;ol oor, and her hear was expand
brneyorEse that prompted deeds Of nnustenia
The writer OF this notice knows "n close con-
several days previous 10 her DEATH that IN
ldcd intervals c spirit placid una resolved, ana ina:
looked forward TO the n the last struggle without
fear II consnla'o 10 add TIA: her dying moments weru
cheered y the kind offices Of many z"ns and faithful friends
herself, departure from i- world could only be happy
exchange There fear of her being ioso,teG-We sh
long think of her kindly and gently.
Farewell. n:ed family grief
Flows forth in fountains free;
a famy's love thy couch doth guard;
Sleep on. It's well with thee.
For information 0f The distant relatives aud friends Of the
departed painfully deyoves the writer Of this Obituary
communications WHO'S himself relative 10 record the death 81
Mrs ALICE Row. wife Of the late Francis Row. ESQ., o the
of King and Queen Virginia. who died on Thursday the
18th In attempting portray the character oil this
lady find language feeble inadequate 10 the TASK
for superior her might, consequence,
aud nyake silence muse her praise but
herald the sorowfu dng 10 those of her
relatives who w like heT immediate relatives ar-
friends her loss; although We
happy spirit waited the WINS of minis
lerng angels 10 the bosom &C her Cod She suffered much PAN
before she shufnel of this mortal roll but was borne WIN
Makers VIII. ahcconac
children her physicians and attendants, mofinx
all Heaven The Baptist Church has osi
nj lis beautiful ornaments her fond children one o inc
best Of parents and hiatus has been created IN society WHICH
| well be filled. L.
| 1>y- The Religious Herald and Wing will please copy
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On ,lr. Robert G. Scots moiian lie Delegates ct
The City OF Richmond requested 10 make Tie re-
cessary arrangements for providing suitable room 70.
the reception Of The Convention
And, on ilajor llydrs mn,i"n the meeting then nd.
journed. WA. ID. WREN, Chairman.
TINS RIrrurr S,rreyuru
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FRAxcIs YATES, Seey
I>,.fI,,f pntry'ry

At a meeting OF the citizens Of Rockingham county
held on the nth inst, at Mr. yanpelts hotel for the
pnrposr of appointing Delegates 10 the Republican
State Convention TO be held in Richmond on the I'd o
February next DR.. 7. Harrison was nominated to The
Chair, and DR. G. 5 Newman appointed Secretary
GA mutton, the following gentlemen were appointed
10 rerTcsen, the county of Rockingham in the proposed
Convention:
Col A. Moleli, Mai. L II. Smith, James c. Ship
man, Esq., Thomas Harrison, MuitRobert Graltan
Capt VIM Keister, Reuben Moore, Esq, Capt. !. X
Miller.
qiiernaits-Gen. Bayly, Thos. Richie, Esq Col
Voolfolk, John H. Holiday, Esq.
P. HARRISON. chm
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STRATToN's OFFICE,

TICKET Noe 40 A. Il, the highest Capital Of $4,000 Also
II TO- prize Of s9i 5o Nos. 20 . ts, prize o.
$780, Nos - 81 IT, prize OF 2j0 No - - %, pze NJ
s20 Besides Tickets. Nos % 20 - p - ~, 20 y 81 81 ~
mi. over one wee. by The an p7e seller STRATToH.
For Saturday Jan. OOH prize of $4,000 l5ooo 1000 or
2o0O 10 OF $780, 20 OF o - OF 1909 &C. Tickets So
Splendid for Saturday. February ;h prize OF SIS 0co, 1850,
6,00O 3 of $780, I|- 300 prizes of $500 Tickets So
Tickets in all and r rray lucky nuners for
sale al STRAIICH'S LGChf OfFlIE-
Jan. 25 SI-th
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dexter, Jr. This gentleman, have oflen seen tired,
all the social ties Of liie and freely say, have
as often his worth aud merits proved. That he Is
"a young Of talent and PROMISE his speeches at Tie
lar sufficient proofs That he is close observer,
cud attentive witness Of the political movements OF
the day, bis speeches during the late Presidential can
vas, bear equally vivid testimony. Well educated he
has permitted s natural abilities TO pass ncuiii-
waited. He has studied well the radical the consti,u-
ona politics Of bic Country Nor has he failed 10 r.
anime its application 10 her institutions Ills high qua
icanns, and mental abilities, give him, in my OPT
mon, claim 10 your notice eqnaed by very few oi
our citizens; certainly by Of the half dozen
gentlemen before alluded to-
II hiss, loo long Tor tie good of our country, heen our
custom 10 be guided in the choice Of our Representa-
livcs BY personal friendship; and wish to invite you
10 better acquaintance with MIR. Pondexter in hopes
that you will not, heretofore, be led by excess Of
personal feeling 10 abandon worth and competency te
old age and incapacity. A LOUlSlAN.
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y. D.s,,,. hins Co. Successors TO SAnL- PUTsEr,
paaasd roots Soes Trunks. Cerpe, Bags, &c., having
eev entire stock Of said Putney, will continue TO keep
II. ,rads ~ with an In every way suited to
.rtion ~ e an country Dealers which they invite the
trends and the former customers Of Nh putney
W sc ,s MAKE their purchases e1cusoey and at all times
give such M prepared TO SELL favorable terms, and to
and % 10 the interests Of their customers will Sc
N mem public patronage
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pRINI,E EDWARD


At meeting of the Democratic party of the county
of Prince Edward, held at the Courthouse, on Mon
day, The 18th day of January, ls42-on motion, Capt
Nat. Price was called TO the Chair, and VIM. g. Flour
noy appointed Secretary. The object of the meet
ing having been explained by S Z. Anderson, Esq.
on his notion the following resolutions were adopted
unanimously, viz.
Resoiued That this meeting approve the Convention
and It's objects proposed 10 BE- held By the Democratic
party of Virginia, in the City Of Richmond, on the I'd
day of February next.
Resoired, That James II. Wilson, II. N. Watkins, S
c. Anderson, S. w. Venable, b. 5. Worsham, L. T.
Tredway, JOS A. Watson, Luther G. Jeries, William
Trent, WIN. Z. Wootton, DR.. T. &. Overton, {. C.
Read, ~ L. Venable, James w Womack, Capt. Nat
Price, and w. G. Flournoy be appointed Delegates 10
represent this county in said Convention.
Resoircd, That these proceedings be signed by the
Chairman and Secretary, and forwarded to James Fl.
Wilson, Esq our Representative in the Legislature, and
that copy thereof be forwarded TO the Editor oil the
Risimond Enquirer for publication.
NAT. PRICE, Chairman
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Owing and absence of the Foreman
making The outside om Of this paper on me hst
mage The speeches Messr ayy and Caperton were trans
speech Of former gentlemen made 10 come De-
ore that 81 the which reply Mr. Ba. second
sueech made day. commencing r Bdg said re should
eudeavo 10 be- brief his reply the gentleman from Monroe
and ending ale had nny acted in the character OF
toward. his friend from Preston and the gentleman from Fan
one should printed after The remarks OF M Caper-
ion The render will pense make The necessary eoIEeeNnn
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we shall publish in our next the Reports from the
maioritr and minority of The select committee, ap
pointed a, General Baldwin's instance, on the Ra.
nawha memorial, in regard to the reupportionment OF
Representatives. Thus the people Of Virginia will
shear both sides at once.
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le House Then adjourned.
THE THEASl'gY NOTr GiII-

luz TREASURY NDIE Eli.i.
he bate on the issue OF The tce millions Of Irea
sury notes, additional 10 the twelve millions loan,
continued to-day. Mr. Calhoun occupied the floor for
two hours in elaborate speech on economical REFORM
showing, By many valuable comparative statements,
me great reduction of which they were ceptiblc.-
ne whole matter in the aspect in which he presented
~ should become now one OF The most incessant stu
dlesot all entrusted with power in this country. Co
Vernments, Ii Ike Individuals, must sink under embar
iassnen's IN their finances. The revolution of France
pecipated the monarchy to its catastrophe,
Guence OF the ruin Of her public resources 1t is not
70 be supposed that the intelligent high spirited people
O tins country will brook any administration of its al
iafs which couples them with bankruptcy and dshon
o. air Cahouns views on this subject will be read,
~fen carefully prepared, We hope they will be, with
great profit BY the nation.
MIR. Evans replied, and abored TO show that all that
@as now complained Of, the work of the first AID.
mn'ss:a''on, not Of the promising reformers now in
friends
Mr.. Calhoun arrested him in his remarks. and
SAID That the responsibility with the party now in
power, Who isrced on the extravaganza and waste
"hc" .ne ia'e administration had labored to restrain
ahu WIN considerable success. Nothing was more
,as' 'han ia's remark OF Mr.. Calhoun While all the
ep'r'heh's q the late Administration presented
,nc'ohs ~ all their estimates that asked only
m.y millions, the Federal party in Congress would
,,.3 ., ''s, uta"i'g IN appropriations caIcu-
ea 10 catch Democratic votes from certain sections by
'"e.tihg partial benefits on them, and in this way
zen or twenty supporters being added to the Fede-
HPha'anS wonld carry the appropriations nearly ten
,0;s occasionally above the estimates ofthe Execu-
,sgo we took pans, during the summer of 1888 or
& 20 present The details Of these baits, with the
If 10 swell the expenditures beyond the bounds
WS"omy' and crush the Administration under them.
Is showed that while the Bank war aged when the
una vas before Congress-the immense dispropor,on
n,,;f', 'he estimates and appropriations made
M. II was then that the Congre ssional expendi-
.ys.r printing alone was trPied; and Of almost
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the Of the debate on The resolution IN re-
laon 10 the Bankrupt Law, Mr. CAtefd accidentally re-
presented as nqung f motion for adjournment would r
in oc should the motion for the Previous QUESTION men pend
ing prevail. Mr Bayy and not s Cruafdd who made
this enquiry.
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Resuyaptioa- Beahs.-A circular has been addressed
by order of the Maryland House of Delegates, TO the
Banks of that State, requesting 10 know "f they are
ready for resumption of specie payments and ii not
10 assign their reasons therefor The answers Of
twelve Banks in Baltimore appear in Yesterdays Re-
publican. All Of these, with the exception OF the
franklin Bank, which is in progress of liquidation, an
nounce their readiness TO resume any time
By The Legislature, though they assume that is he
done whou: the cooperation Of Virginia, Pennsyiva
MIA and Delaware, the consequences w be oppressive
and Injurious 10 Baltimore The Banks generally ad
wise that it day for resumption in Maryland is TO be
fixed it should not be earlier than the first OF August
next.
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nT We are requested to announce Dr.. Jso, H. I.f-
LoR, of Middlesex, candidate to epresen' tie cou
ties of Gloucester Middlesex, Mathews, king ana
Queen, and King William in the next Senate OF VAR
ginis. Many potsrs Of the O''f'e''
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haysSs BANK OF vIRGINIA.-rhe Board of Directors
Stick on, Drssend Of three per cent. on the Capital
Inc profits Of the Institution last six months.
s bonn on the stock of quarter of one per
January FIJI , ,ne Stale. J. 6. BLAIR, Cashier
"' iets. 74-2wif
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upe,sna EAIRA-Just received, lot of very superior
I,aas WYATT, WINSTON, POLLARD & co.
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~. He ~. nlNGToN, ATTORNEY At LAW, Richmond "a
R,E.n.e.ld, Gnochland and Caroline
Fi,shuo j. Lomax willoughby Newton, ESQ.,,
Jan. q 'iSe'i' ESQ. Address-Richmond, Va
sl-v6w
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TIE AMERICANS TAKEN wrrH TIE TEXANS AT
SATTA

y A
Mr.. Webster has addressed earnest and pressing
letter to our Minister al Mexico, nerposing in behalf
Of Mr.. Combs (son of Cen. Combs of Ken,ucky1
and George Kendall, editor Of the New Orleans RI
cayune( and such other Americans as like them may
have joined the Texan expedition from adventu-
rous curiosity, purposes Of traffic. Mr. Bale pcy.
ton, District Attorney, New Orleans is authorized TO
employ special agent TO proceed 10 Mexico ope-
rate with Minister there. We think the instances
ns our Government with Santa Anna will be cectual.
We believe he owes his own life 10 the suggestions
made in his behalf by General Jackson 10 General
Houston. The massacre at Goliad would probably
have scaled his i@,c with the Texans, outstanding
llous!ons known masnann,lly, bat for the support
found by the latter in he coincidence vi General Jack
sons opinion Mr. Ellis, oar minister at Mexico, has
given t. The Department the following intelligence
concerning The captlves:
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a famiiy's love thy couch doth guard
Slrrn m, ,tis we'll with thee.

GEO. II. GILMEG K JOHN F. WoOTToN, having associa-
VI in tie Practice Of the Law in the Superior
and Of Henry county, respectfully tender their
services o their friends and the public generally
Jan. o. l542. SIT
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H. We are authorised to announce that +. w. Boyp
will be candidate to represent the county OF Meek
lcnburg in the next General Assembly
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Compliment to Yirrinia-What is expected from hfr
The following is the P. s of No g. series Of ar
ticles now appearing in that talented journal, "1he
Charleston Mercury, on "American Banking and Mo
nopoly:"
up The State Of Virginia. old normal State Is now e-
gang educaon May not be hoped tia, some nc S%ea
on and show lie great object he in moral progress founded
q ma m a tine nteres bereh pow!n
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Tenncssec- Ihe Banbrupt BilL.

A Preamble and Resolutions have passed The House
of Representatives. of Legislature 'nstrnci,ng our
Senators, Should any be eected) and requesting our
Representatives Congress TO vote ior e repeal o. .ne
oa and the duty Of those resign
was passed al",os, unanimously Resolution se'
clarng that the Bankrupt Law was passed in viola
ton of the wishes of large majority OF the People oil
vote of 50 againr. l5-ony one Democrat voting
against il The Preamble and RESOLUTIONS vii will ~, no
doubt pass the Senate htnnrtue GaSeee, IAN jan
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have AERsHiP.-F. JERDONE & ]. E. WATKINS
s themselves for the purpose trans
IA 8 ''aess under the style OF J. z. WATKINS Co.
l.
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We learn from the Annapolis Republican that the
Rec Charles Torreu, whose trial has for some time at
trac,ed much attention in that city, has been held tc
ball. in the Of $500, fer his appearance at Anne
Arundel County Coar, q, their April session The
ture of the evidence against Mr. 1orrey what lie IL
specifically charged swth, does not appear.
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A Serious Warning !-Yes,erday, RICHARDSON
SMITH free man selo Of Manchester was brought
carrying away two slaves, belonging to Dr. Robert II
P,nitenary for eight years, in the case and FIVE in
the o,her-thirteen ycars in all.
P. Dunnavant, the white man, on similar charge
was sent on for fnrtlNr trial on Saturday last.
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'aouND PLASTER. In casks, always on hand.
a.a WYATT, WINSTON < POLLARD.
an
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.,[nndau. .Lenparn "A. 1912.

A communication was received from the Senate an
nouucng the passage by that body OF the bill entitled
"cn divorcing James NJ. Martin from his wife Re
becca," with an amendment. The amendment was
agreed 10.
Mr. RvEs from the Committee on Schools and
Colleges reported bill to establish the State Armory
School in Richmond city.
BILLS PASSED.
| bill was reported from The Committee on Finance
10 provide for the appointment of commissioners OF
the Revenue for Frederick county, instead OF one Us
heretofore The bill provided that the salary Of the
! Two should be $500 Mr.. NAScF moved 10 amend il
by increasing the pay 10 $3.50. Upon this motion .
long debate arose. which advocated by Messrs
BYRD md Woop, and opposed by Messrs. Cnrron-
FIELD and DoRmAS. The amendment was adopted by
The House, and the bill ordered 10 lis engrossment
An act authorize separate election at the house
of Peter Ilammar in the county of Tyler-An act TO
change the place of holding separate election in the
county of Tyer-An act concerning forfeited and de-
l;nquent lands.
Resolutions were offered by the following gentlemen
and adopted by the Huusc:-By Mr. BRowS OF +, tina
The Committee on Courts of Justice, inquire into The
expediency of amending the Both section OF the &C
concerning county and corporation courts, passed II
March 1sl9-By Mr.. DoRMAS, that the COMMITTEE or
Schools and Colleges inquire into the exPediency o.
granting additional appropriation out Of the surplus
Of the Literary Fund elsewhere, TO the Virginia MI
litary Ins,itule-By Mr. MARSHALL, that the Commit
tee on Roads inquire into the expediency Of incorpo
rating the Meherrn Navigation Company.
! PETITIONS.
Petitions were presented by the following gentlemen
and appropriately referred BY Mr. VANCE, OF the
President and Directors Of the Cacapon and NORTH
Branch Turnpike Company, praying for liberty 10 re
duce the tolls on said road, and for permission 10 in
crease the grade at certain points-By Mr. HoLLowar
of sundry citizens of the counties of Botetour Alegha
ny and Monroe, for the incorporation Of company IL
construct road from Col. Sbirkeys Mill to The Swee
NJ IL - r.
Wilson ard Others in relation to the Mononga!i;
Academy-By Mr. DoaMas, of citizens of tIncastle
for the establishment If Savings institution
On motion of Mr.. KiScHELoE, the House adjourned
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gives great pain TO announce, that " DANIEL
" NoRroS breahed his last yesterday OF his late resi-
dence near Duchanan's Spring. He was the son Of
Mrs Amber Of this CITY, and has left afflicted Ia
mily behind him. DR. n. was gentleman Of an en-
larged mind, OF fine literary taste, and celebrated oi
his knowledg re of The vine and his skill in horticulture
His disposition was amae; his society most agreeable
The scope of his observation had been eStensve-va
rous in his reading, and original in his reflections
We bid him last end afisctionate Adeu
NJ His friends nre requested 10 attend ms innera
this morning. at II o'clock, from his late residence