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From the Nem York Erpr"ss.
ELECTORAL. VOTES.

By the new Apportionment, the num-
Der of Electors of President and Vice
President chosen by all the states. will be
275, of which 1873 are necessary to
choice. We give the following compara-
tive table of the number Of EIectora! votes
t" which each state is entitled, both by
the new and old ratio:
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Never kiss two girls at onse,' wisely
advises Du Sole. We got kissed says
the Sunday Times, by two at once, by
running our face between them just as
they were going to kiss each other
There was nothing particularly unplea-
SAINT about that
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GA high churchman was once asked
what made his library look so time Ills
reply was, "Ny books all keep Lcs'',
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WednesdaH .Mrreh Q.


lhe House took up the Report of the Committee on
The SUBJECT and The motion of Mr. Scott 10 declare it
ton.
MI brown OF Preston took the floor and addressed
the rouse at length in opposition to the motion of
MI Scott. Msssrs. MORGAN and JACKSON followed
on The same side, and were replied to by Mr. Scorr OF
Fauquier
Mr. JAcksoS rejoined and occupied the floor until
the hour Of recess
=, EDening Session.
Mr.. JACKSON concluded his remarks, and was sue
ceeded by Nlessrs. CRcrcHrlELD and SMITH of Ka.
nawha
Mr. YERBY moved that the whole subject of Reap.
po III, be Indefinitely postponed
MS motion gave rise to debate in which Messrs
Moore, VERIFY, Dorman, Harrison of NJ, and Jackson,
participated
MIR. BYRD moved the Previous Question Carried
ooto ~ The subject then indefinitely postponed
-ayes6S, noes Sc
MT. DoRMAs then called up the bill to take the sense
OF the people Oh calling Convention. Mr.. Scorr
l.loVeu us indefinite Postponement. Carred-Ayes
&C. noes 81
Mr.. DoRNaS then presented protest in behalf ofhe
western members against the proceeding, and asked
that II might be entered upon the journal.
MT Scorr objected, on the ground that some of the
statements in the p.otest were incorrect and untrue
Mr.. CRrTcnfiELD followed on the same side Mr.
DoRMAS, after some further debate withdrew the pro-
test for the present.
On motion of Mr.. HoLLADAY, the House adjourned
at 81 o'clock, p. NJ.
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opponent.

,ons were made by our opponents 10 convert Russell
INTO Wing county. The people Of that county, no
doubt, well remember the evening of the day of the
Presidential Election after the close of the polls when
the Wings of that county proclaimed Ia the world thai
Russell was Wing county, and the Wing papers pre-
claimed 1t as fact. Then it was that Il o same II i
low.cit'zens of mine, who have now been pleased Ia
notice my name again in connection with the I.egisa-
tnre, fought side by side with me in support of those
same and kindred Republican principles which they
have now set out in their preamble and resolutions
principles, which have maintained aud underworld 10
support from the very earliest period of my political
life, up TO this day-and | am strongly inclined IL
think, shall carry with me TO the grave, while have
never doubted that old Russell is Republican TO the
core.
Under these feelings aud views, so much i'll accord.
ance with my own, it will not be supposed that it has
required strained effort bring to the conclusion
Of accepting the nomination. and if elected, can only
say, that will my best exertions to sustain and
carry out into practice those Republican principles as
expressed in the Resolutions of ~ and 49, in connec
ton with yonr own local rights and interests
beg leave to tender my respects TO the Chairman
Secretary and Committee of fifteen; and also 10 my
Democratic friends generally, my sincere thanks for
their many avors to and unlimited confidence in,
Very respectfully,
Your most obedient servant,
GEORGE COWAN.
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SENATORIAL, CONVENTION,

At Convention OF the Democratic Republican De-
legates from the Senatorial Ds'rc, composed of the
counties of Hanover, Louisa, FIuvanna, and Gooch
land held at Jacksons the county of Louisa, the
4th day of March, lsi2-Chas Y. Kmbrough call
ed to the Char and John d. G. Brown appointed Sc
creary-all the counties of the District being repre-
sented
On the motion &c James l.. Gordon, it was
ReSoircd, That in making the nomination of can
give one vote
Whereupon the several Delegations retired, and hav
ing consulted, returned, and upon calling the vote, il
resulted in the unanimous nomination of Col. John
Guerrant Of Goochand
On motion, ReSOlred unanimously, That this Conven
ton recommend Col. John Guerrant, as suitable per
son TO be voted for the April election OF Senator to
represent this District and the members of this Con
venon pledge themselves 10 all fair and honorable
means 10 promote his election
On motion, Eesoired, That the Chairman appoint q
Committee Of five 10 notify Col Guerrant OF hIs nom-
nation and request his acceptance of the same.
Whereupon, the Chairman appointed Walter ID.
Leake John ID. e.. Brown, Robert +. Nelson, William
Nelson and John M. Trevilian, Committee for that
purpose
On motion, Rsso'red, That the proceedings Of this
Convention be signed by the Chairman and Secretary,
and forwarded 10 the Editor OF the Richmond Enquirer
for publication.
Aud then the Convention adjourned sine DIE.
G. Y. KlMBkOUGIl, Chairman
n. &
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PROPOSALS FOR IRON.
NAVY CoMx,ss,osrns orrIcE,l
DRorosAIs scaled and endorsed, will be received this OF
until O'clock r. Nj, OF the 2h of The present mouth,
furnishing and delivering, the Navy Yard Washington
required construction of the following Claim cab,
.a"ea0's, 7aas' and Ca Gs. .1% e, VIZ ,pov
1900 fatloms for LIT class Soops Of war
1900 do. for I'd class Shops of
3s goo do do for F Eh;ns er ,,e Lime
c,o !, Addition to sheet ships the line and
Jaw ~ trigates, in lengths of forty five fathoms.
30 anchors for lst class Sloops of
IL do. for 2I class Sloops Of
l6 do for ships of r he Line 1rox
sets for Scoops Of war
CAMBoosEs
cambooses Frigaes
6 DO. for for s .SoI' vs Of gaF
Ali the aforesaid the quality, and Of Ame
manufacture without any admiAture OF foreign mon, aud
mu be free from all defects whatever.
The deliveries be in the following proportions and al the
following stated periods viz:
onethrd the quantity Of the Chain Gable and Anchor Iron 10
be delivered or before the lst July next.
One other third part on before the M November next and
the balance on or before The st March, 1888 .
One other third by Isl November and The balance by LIST
And Of Camboose on half before the st June
next and The other haf on or before The M Aasm.t n.M m
Cidin Cable Lon or 3nrhor iron, oytr Jo Idas 'front.' eyer
CGmb0Ose ne
and portions Of each will be awarded
Separately Commissioners of the Navy should deem pro-
per.
All the aforesaid WILL delivery, be subjected to such
proof and inspections as the Board o Navy Commission
may direct, and must be entirely satisfactory 70
them comrandant commanding officer Of the said
Navy Yard.
furnish the said Iron, por
thereof tshoud further information be required To enable
them make their Offers, referred To the comandah or
commanding officer of tie Navy Yard Washington, District Oh
Columbia.
To those whose offers may be deepd particular sche
portions kind of Iron required for each object WI" he
furnished Commissioners the Navy, when contracts are
prepared for execution
Bonds with Two approved surees will be required III one
third the amount contracts, and eeitum IN addition
amount all bills will be retained as collateral security
for the faithful performance of the contracts which VIII only br
paid on their satisfactory completion And ninety per cenrm OF
all deliveries will paid bills properly authenticated accord
ing the provisions Of the contracts within thirty days ate.
their presentation Macy Agent The offers must state ii
agency the desire payment. to be- nahe
In the part Of the contractor 10 iurnis an
deliver the quality and NJ the times reee
above the Navy Yard shall be
10 purchase such quantities may be necessary supply
hcencies; Of the price 70 m o
by III. contract shall charged and paid BY me
March ~
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RE- -NPPORTIONMENT.


y" ho'ion Of MIR. JACKSON, the Iouse took up tia
report OF the Committee the Re apporlionment Of
the Representation of The State.
r. hr SCOTT moved the report Of the minority of the
COMMITTEE substitute
mr. sEows OF Preston made speech at length in
nj. oHrrcnfIELD replied in opposition TO Reappor.
~, Ecening Session.
:, , he report on apporonmrnt was postponed un
III The next day-ayes A, noes 30
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PROPOSALS FOR IRON.

D NOTICE-Rev John Leyburn, Of Petersburg, will preach
tonight in the First Prc>h,ter Church DR. Pumers Cit
generally are invited to attend
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JAcKsos's, Louisa, March 4, 1912

JAcKsoNs, LOUISA, March 4, leI2
Dear Sr--The States Rights District Convention
of Delegates, which me, al this place to-day, to select
Democratic candidate for the next election, in the Sc
material District composed Of The counties Of Fnvanna
Louisa, Goochland and Hanover, unanimously cast
their votes upon you for that purpose; and appointed
the undersigned committee TO apprse you thereof
and to ask YOU 10 become their candidate In dIscharg
ing the very agreeable duty prescribed to us by the
Convention permit us to congratulate you upon this
signal testimonial Of the high and spontaneous conf
dence reposed in you by the Republicans Of our D's-
rict and to express the hope that you will not hesitate
TO accept the unanimous nomination Of the Convention
which we hereby tender you IN their behalf
With our best wishes 10. your health and with I'M
doubling confidence OF yonr success IN the approaching
canvass, are very truly, Your friends and fellow
citizens
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We panied al The annuneiation in the Phadel-
pha papers the DEATH the Sd nst in the GA year
OF his age, OF Bernard ~ Garter We sympa,hise with
the numerous friends and relations of this worthy
His intelligence, amiabili,y and elegant courtesy OF
manners made him of the most accomplished Viz
ginia Gentlemen of the Old School
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-03-10

FOR TIE ENC UIRER.
This morning, observe in the Abingdon Banner, OF
the Goth February, (ut) that a an ADJOURNED meet
mo of norton Of the Republican voters of the
" of Russell held on the 10Th ut for the purpose Of
expressing the sense of the Republicans OF sad coun-
y on the prominent measures of the present admins
tralion OF the Federal Government, and other subjects
connected with our State institutions ut which was
received and unanimously adopted, the report oil a
Committee previously "arpcnted, 10 drat preamble
and resolutions for The Democrats OF Russell and
that amongst those resolutions II has oeen lher pea
to present name, "to the FeoPie OF hussei' a.
candidate for the next Legislature OF Virginia.
Whereupon, will take occasion TO remark, that
agree most cordially in the views and sentiments ea-
pressed that report and resolutions, upon the subjects
therein spoken Of viz National Bank; the exercise o the
constitutional power by President Tyler, IN vetonS le
Fscalties and deprecating the issue OF paper Gu"
rency, deai IN exchanges: that the Distribution
act "a measure in disguise, IS but too truly ana
we'll expressed, while go further than the comhtee
in believing that the General Bankrupt law is viola
ton of the spirit and meaning OF the Constitution o
the United States in more PotntS thda one anu 'nu'
those States Rights Wings, who have refused 10 oe
the parzans IN those high hanueu heas"iee oe'ei'e
our highest commentators
It gives no small pleasure or light grancatoh 10
find that my former supporters are sa'is"eu WIN ny
humble services, and still continue my warm auo Ie"'
Gus rends-,at those who on former OCCASIONS lanu
from the earliest day of my political hie) supported
me- are still satised-and still willing iurthef 10 trust
with their rights and interests in their puoic con
Germs, which often happens that questions OIL .he
most vital importance have to be disposed Of. again.
say il is no small pratlfcation remember generally
that those who have on all occasions stood by me- are
still my friends but particularly, Is Tue unPd
alleed struggle in the last Presidential Eecuoh' 'i
pressed upon Inv mind when the most powerful eaef'
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We have received the first No Of the "Petersbura
Daily Bulletin, which is conducted by Messrs May
and keenan,. Ii processes TO take neutral position in
politics. We acquainted with one of lis Editors
who IS gentleman OF decided taste and talents We
have doubt the Bulletin will prove valuable add
ton 10 the Journals OF Petersburg, and of the State
The "Statesman receives the stranger with liberal
and hospable spirit, and says, "A daily paper, well
managed in Petersburg, Will undoubtedly be of great
utility and advantage The Town is increasing and
the facilities of the press ough, TO keep pace with it,
We wshita bright sun and favorable gales.
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W. NELSON,
J. NJ. TREVlLlAN,
!. ID. G.. BROWN,
Il. f. NELSON,
" n FAX T.
For Col. JOINS GrrnnAsr, of Goochland.

RcnMoSp, 9th March, 1S42.
Gentlemen: ia your communication dated, "Jack.
sons, Louisa, Va, March 4th, 1912, you say, "Ihe
State Rights District Convention of Delegates which
me, at this place to day, to select Democratic candi-
date for the election in the Senatorial District COM
posed Of the counties Of Fluyanna Louisa, Goochand,
and Hanover unanimously cast their votes upon you,
and appointed the undersigned committee to aPpr'ze
YOU thereof and ask you to become their candidate
"a reply thereto beg leave 10 say, that, however much
sra,ied should have been had you called TO your ser.
vice son of the District more worthy of the honor,
do no, feel my self at liberty 10 decline the duty which
your action devolves upon In the event of sue
cess, trust my acts may be Of that character which
will insure continuance of that indugen confidence
which prompted the nomination.. All can promise is
an honest effort fulfil The duties expected al my hands
For this signal testimonial of the confidence of my
brother Republicans of the District, and for the very
atterng terms in which you, their organ have made
known their wishes tender 10 them, and To you gen.
,lemcu, the grateful feelings Of fellow aborer-of
your friend and leow-citzen, J. GUERRANT.
To Messrs W Nelson, J NJ. Trevian, J. d. G.
Brown, r. L. Nelson, w. ID. Leake.
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vienna school.-iiat we have iost all
ne '"s nant.cian.-lle has sunk into
''-' = .,, > of "lIarry of the West -
..~[' ,.,s ,n Bank, and the foul brood OF Re-
- lie has sunk INTO the mere hack OF the
,s's ~" hunter for office. Bat how long
'," nth ..,Ja, gentleman must feel that per-
. ''". en-, ,el,ical degradation, would at
: '''S .r.n under such Chief US MIR. Tyler
''- ,,,slnr. when he would have taken
.f W ~, Was suc! his feeling, when The
.",, ,n>inua,ed, that he was disappointed
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We had the pleasure yesterday of seeing very fine
picture and striking likeness of General Dorman Of
the House OF Delegates from the pencil of Mrs. Gull
let-It is admirably execu,cd-f other members of the
Legislature wish present their families with fine
immature picture Of their noble selves and pre-
serve their faces before time shall have written his
mark lesbly upon their lineamen,s advise them
avail themselves whilst they have the opportunity,
of the genius of tins ACCOMPLISHED Artistic
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On Mr.. liolleman's motion, the Bank Bill was made
the order Of the day for this Day u O'clock

RESUMPTION
.Gdrbidnd. The committee Of conference in the two
Houses ct the Legislature have reported favor of
the banks resuming on LIST Nav and of allowing them
10 issue, for limited period, small notes
Pennsylvania -The committee of conference have
reported biii providing for IMMEDIATE RESUMP-
TON, and refusal the part Of the banks to COM
ply WIN lis provisions works absolute forfeiture of
their charters by The provisions the bill all dues
10 the commonwealth made yabe IN gold sil.
vcr The notes Of specie paying banks or tic recf notes
Of the An Of MN, ISL
Should Maryland and PENNSYLVANIA thus lead the
way TO resumption, Virginia will follow on in the
course OF the year. The Bank Committees of both
Houses OF our Legislature have proposed resumption
on the lst January lSi3 unless the PENNSYLVANIA and
Maryland Banks should resume before that time The
officers OF the Banks themselves in their official replies
10 the Committee agree TO resume earlier upon condi-
ton that those two States should set them The example
There has been some discussion in the Senate, upon
the day OF resumption On Saturday lasi the report
the Bank Committee taken up and debated The
Committee report (as above) the st January next, or
earlier 1t Pennsylvania MARYLAND resume. A mo.
ton made in The Senate to substitute the st of No.
vember next tor LIST January, lS43-and prevailed
MIR Lyons preferred the LIST of April 10 the LIST Novem-
ber-bu the motion 10 substitute the LIST Al rll failed
By vote of 10 nays to 9 ayes
In the mean time we gather from the following para
graph III the Columbus Statesman, that some of the
Ohio Banks have taken time by theforeock and
med before the stipulated period Of the I'LL March:
"Banh Resumption. learn that all the Banks OF
Cincinnati have commenced the payment of specie in
advance of the 4th of March This is highly credita
bic TO those Banks, and hope they will receive that
support and counenance they Justly deserve for this
act Of justice 10 themselves and the public"
.Ntm Jerscy-A resumption bill has just passed both
Houses, requiring the Banks to resume specie pay.
ments on the 18th of August next that being the day
agreed upon by compromise between the two Houses
OF n Jersey.
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LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.

Richmond, March Z, 1912.
New-York tribune., 1842-01-29
THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE.
january %.
CONTENTS.

CONTENTS.
I. LIFE ~ LONDON-F.enchmen-I taiane- Yam
KEGS aud Jews: humorous article from The jan
Iary number Of Blackwnod
H. EDITORIAL NOTICES of0. q. BaoYssGN':, w
c. BRYASr's aud J. n. BgLLowss Lectures
III. COLTS TRIAL.
w. CORES POND ENCE OF THE TRIBUNE-Let-
,ets from Regular and Special Correspondents al
Washington, containing summary Of the Pro-
,eedins. of Congress and the Doibgs at Washing
,on-Letter from Peterboro', N. Y, containing
graphic account of she Anti Slavery Convention
letters from Correspondents at Albany, Colun-
bus Harrisburg &c. &C.
V. LETTER FROM ENGLAND, No s.
VI. The Apportiopment- Charles Dickeus-Bauk,up,
Law-Lifc in Illinois-Facts in regard to the
Tariff
VII. FOREIGN NEWS.
Will 81 Miscellaneous Items.
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Gouraud Poudres Subtlcs enable command ap-
pearance far the Hair is concerued and say
tina, development, Thus far shalt thou GROW sn far
lher." BARRIERS usefu-yery useful il their place
but their utmost efforts efk in tho depatory leave
still stubble land ut harvest hoGe.n These Powders
on the contrary eradicate the " subbe occasionng to
him who uses them NO mi:giyngs approaching his
ladyc love, or, in the intercourse of heart with heart
the fear of nhicng her rnil cheek" (as General
&. P. hai ~ unnecessary pain. Seriously, toilet
hardly be complete without this little assistant for
moving hair. It accompanies the object few minutes
aud is neither difficult to be applied dangerous
operation o1 tho skin Full! directions accompany each
bottle. Price 81 10 be had in this city only Dr. Fe
ix Gourauda Exclusive Office, 81 Waker-street, door
from Broadway and of A. Sands i Co, 10 and 100
Fulton-,t; Abraham B. Sands, 273 Broadway, granite
building and David Sands sc Co - East Broadway.
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Gourauds Eau dc Beaute, or True Water Of Beauty,
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