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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-07-25
OAK HILL ron SALE.

II,HE subscriber being anxious his pursuits offers for
bis plantations in the county Of Amelia, called Oak
HILL ono mile eight Of
Amelia Springs, containing 93 acres, one-thd tim
upwards Of hundred branch aud creek Hat of
an excellent quality.
high land produces well end susceptible Of high improve
ment by the use Of clover and plaster was formerly regular
crops Of corn wheat and tobacco any employing the
same amount of labor In the county. Not hns heumea I'M
for stock which renders Craze the fam
by rendering more easy and saving much fencing
and good cellar, pleasantly situated surrounded by
large grove good grden large sranary with
attached, tobacco barns stables
rage house. house, school house In the yard neatly nm
she 80 feet long by sixteen width-overseers house, &C.
The remarkably healthy and is within two hours
ride of one the best mineral springs cast OF the mountains
early made the subscriber Is disposed TO sell
bargain in this farm further particulars address the sub
scrihe post paid Amelia Courthouse, vgna or apny per
Julv n Isaa = lS-wSw
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-26
.Torei9n fisfei!iaeucc
FROM EUROPE.


The ship Gorrick, at Now York brings London pa
pers 10 the l4th aud Liverpool the 18th nt Iley
contain little news Of interest. Parliament was again
porogned 10 the ID II February, when Is actually TO
neei fn t'ie despatch uf lnsness. The Treaty With
ChIna Lad arrived IN England. with a lsil,f III assent
fum the lmpsor, expressing his readiness sign m
mcdiaely after it shall Rave received the signature Of
the BRUSH Queen There no other news from Chi
ma. Cen Lord Hill died On the lOili ult in the 7lst
year ol his age
The instruction at Barcelona. in Spain was ended =
though not TIL Esparero had bolnbaried the town for
some hours. II was, however. moi materially injured
The mob. during the evening and day preceding the
surrender attacked the Iown-house. where the Treas
ury OF the Municipality. consisting Of t2D0O $3.50 was de
posted. aud having stolen proceeded 10 other houses
where II supposed similar booty could be obtain
cd
The greatest confusion and violence rciened every
where, nn at last the respectable portion u the Nation
al Guards, who had house. Of property OF family 10 de-
iend. compelled 10 throw open the gates the city
10 the soldiers IN order 10 protect themselves against the
the rabble which they had armed against the Govern
mem.
ToBacco-'The demand has been good and the sales
not less than $50 hds al very full pces for all dcscrp
lions whilst for Virginia sicmmed an advance of nearly
I'D per b. has been obtained, and parcels bought up
sampled.
CoTroS--'i'he great demand for cotton han ceased
the sales had declined one half aud The prices ID the
greatest depression being in the best In Gram and Flour
there only moderate business doing at former rates
duty unalterca.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-26

FEoM Ircr,N.--1he schr Freeland arrived at Kew
Orleans the OH inst. with from Ca.npeacly Ia
the 5lst December. The Bee contains the following
summary OF nlellgence:
"'Ihc seige of Camreacly still continued but with
the part of the bestnes. Every attack
rp1n the city has failed On the 2ith Of Deren! the
Mcxicans opened brisk fire FROM The eniiacucics upon
the rcdoubt OF san Roman. but all attempt to Gary ii
proved above. During the night Of the 2Gh ,lle en-
emy endsayored 10 storm the rcdonbi by an unexpected
sally under o 4 CALLING FIRE OF nuskcry fun the
entertainments tho hegis surrounding the city. But
the Mexeans were rcpalsed with considerable uss aud
were forced 10 retreat.
"'The Mexican army is not only dccin,a,od Ivy The
bravery Of the incatanesc but sui continual losses by
dcscrions. which swell the forces Of the Camrechanus
On the 18th ut 500 men under the command Of Brna-
der General Santiago Imam. entered Campeachy. They
consist almost exclusively ofveterans who have au-
rels IN many well fnght field. The Campcachy pa
pers mention the names of 2t0 Mexican deserers who
| now attached to the army of ncaan.
"ln spite of the blockade. trading vessels continue
enter Compoachy. Among Others. an American brig
from Boston, with cargo OF -four. brought stasunalc
supply to the hceagurcd citizens The Freoand 10
which indebted for The news, accomplished re
mahabIy bold and daring exploit about days agu-
The Freeland passed at night through tho entire MrNl-
squadron, entered Campeachs with cargo OF flour
discharged her cargo left Cainpcachy "a hours a r.
passed the hostile fleet under the fire Of their canrn
suffered injury whatever and entered our haoDr YES
terday. having been absent altogether only ten DAYS
1.-The MeXicans. ii would appear. determined tu
prosecute their attack. They reinforced an the
2lh by detachment Of 200 mon. two lowitzrrs and
lew field pieces. The steam ship Regcncrador had left
Tor Vera truz Tor the purpose Of transporting regiment
Of fresh troops"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-26

VT VI ihahlcd the ieaso flf Tho contiesy lehdcfed
10 him by the adjournment last evening and said the best
return he could make pr the compliment. would be- not
10 rralna the debate. He would urego his opportunity
! for further tema rhs now. and wall mill the tax bill
! repoyled when the details were be considered. and
he would be prepared 10 discuss these thai eAccp
tionable
| Mr Byrd. ofFrrdsuct, moved to amend The commit.
tees resolution hy alding eae WORDS excerpt In the
event Of war ~ other great aud pressing calamity
Mr. Marlin moved 10 strike ou Ui The amendment all
after the wurd war"
\ debate ensued IN which Mcssrs Frazicr, Lake Of
Goochand Garter aud Randolph tnok part. The qies-
lion vas llen rat Mr. Martins motion, and mega
lived
The question REQUIRED on Mr. Byrds amendment and
decided IN the negaye-56 10 90.
Mr. Davis moved To fecamm the rrpur. with usrnc-
tiens report hill as earl, practicable to raise a
or the support Of the government. upon the prn-
cples indicated IN said report and resolutions.
At the instance Of Mr.. CrntchGeld Mr. Davis with
drew lis amendment cnsble Mr. {. to move 10
-tIibo out Of the report that part which referred the
liabilities Of the Commonwealth. under certain condi-
TONS subscription of 81 j0, 500 10 the Baltimore
and Ohio Rail ruad-whci motion he made.
Mr. tmtchied assumed that the State would be alb
solved from all oblieatiuns t,r that amaunt the 1ih
day OF July next provided certain conditions were not
by that time complied WITH which ar. {. said IVES i'm
possible.
This motion was opposed. with great emphasis. by Mr..
Edg0gton who conlcnded that II would be paramount
10 POPULATIONS months III the time given the com
pany comply with the conditions alluded to were vet
unexpircd
The House adjourned without taking the question
upon Nj. Ctutcllcll's motion.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-26
From The .Nfn Orleans 7ropic. jan. Is.

Mn. CLAY returned athc city yesterday ON the steam,
cf Iuda from his visit tn the Fair at Baton Rouge
We hear that he expressed himself extremely gratiftd
with The trip, aud By the uncommon cordially with
which he was treated by political opponents as well as
political flcnas But few men who have been deep
" engaged IN political hle as Mr. Clay have received
such undoubicd evidence Of personal regard and adnira
ton manifested for MIR. Clay by the people as
senbled at Baton Rouge One Of The most accomplish
I'd ladies at that place told him she would be willing
endure the ferer and SIX months him elected
President That is but All iadcr The feeling through
out the South.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-26

A Coon MoyE.-'ihe \. Y. Commercial states that
the Secretary Of the Navy has determined to test the
economy and advantage of change in the system o
procuring the supply oclohng required for the sail
ors, by the employment ofdestue and industrious te
males to make up portion Of these clohes.-Ihe Com
mercial adds:
ut is of sincere qualification to know that
Mr.. Secretary upshur has taken SO Just and liberal
view of his public duties and trust the result may
fully Justify his laudabe intentions We trust in
rying ont this charitable object. fair and just compcn
sallun will be given to industrious labor. This will con
advanageously with the grinding practices of
contractors, who allow less for days labor Of the poo
than is indispensable 10 support life"
Since the above WAS written we learn that Lieut.
Marshal and Mr.. Wc;more, the navy agents. fully ap
prove Of the plan and are taking to carry il
INTO effect.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-26
GLORIOUS NEWS FROM THE WEST.

BY the Dayton, from Houston, arrived on the first day
OF Januay we received papers to the 20th u contain
ing the glorious news of the capture of the Mexican
town of Laredo on the 9Th December. The few AIcN-
can troops who occupied the place. made hasy retreat
without firing gun Being notified oflhis. our army
sent messenger 10 the Alcaldc 10 make acquisitions for
necessares. hich were promptly furnished Asier tax
ING the town. few Of the troops crossed the Rio randc
aud planted the banner Of the Single Star on the West
bank. Our army consisted Of between seven Or eight
hundred men.
We regret u lean that OF the soldiers in oppo
sltlon 10 the positive lnjuncons Of the officers res red
10 robbery and plumber. When ordered So to do how
ever the majority of them delivered their illco gains
To their oileerS who promptly returned the same to the
proper owners. Those who refused to do this were
driven from the army, and from this and other causes
bout lao started ON their return To Texas The re-
mander signed solemn pledge respect private prop
erty.
On the l0th ult. the army (numborng from 400 to
oOU as varnusly estmated) crossed the Rio Grandc ana
o'k up the line Of march r Guerrero town about 80
miles below Laredo; from thence it is presumed they
VIII proceed rapidly onward and take Mer Coma rgo and
RhInosa, by which time II is 20 be hoped that sufficient
relntorcements Will join them encourage a dessert
upon Natamoas. And then grant ous enc tenth of the
enthusiasm which prevailed here and in the L. States
last spring. and war of conquest will soon make the
mountains Inc Of division bctwee Texas and Mex
leo.
PN.-A man whom do not know, but whG has the
AIR OF gentleman Of veracty, came down to the lIous.
ton boat lie states hat he has just left Judge Sumcr-
Wells. q brother Of the General on the Brazs who
had received letter from the latter aud read il, to nv
Informant.
II stated that Gen. Somcrve was surrounded he
tween Guerrero and Mcr. by 1000 Of the enemy-de-
leaicd Ihemand took 400 prisoners and four pieces Ct
artillery, and Is now on his return 10 Texas
y. O. Iron
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-26
From, he Richmond n hir.


At meeting of the Board Of Directors Of tho Bank
Virginia. held Their Banking House the l1th Jan
nary. lSi3
Prescnt--,Iohn Broclcnhrough. II. w. M,ncurc
Corbin Warwick, WIN II. Hubbard. VIM. Gray. Lew
is Webb. Henry Ludlam. John j. London.
Al! Of whom having qualified as Directors for the pre-
sent year on motion Of Corbn Warwick, DR.. John
Brockenhrough called To the Chair; whcreupun on
motion Of III. w. Moncurr the election Of President
entered upon. and Gen james w. Pogram was nomina-
ted by III. w. Moncnrr for that Office when upon The
vote being called it stood as follows
For Gen, Pegrdm-II w Moncurc, John j. Lon
don. VIM. Ill. Hubbard Lewis Webb.
For DR.. BrochenbroUgh.- Warwick, Henry
LudIam William Gray.
Dr. Br0ckenbroueh then and said, flat ''as the
votes now stand there can be election without my
vote. Although my long services in this Bank have
been so ilreqnl,ed. am not disposed to throw any i'm
pediment IN the way OF the operations ofihe Bank,
embarass lis business by preventing the choice OF head
to the institution and for that shall my vote
IN avor OF General Pcgram; he Is therefore duly elected
President" The resit of the election being commun-
Gated to Cen fe9ram he Therefore (haying first been
duly qnaiihed) took his al the Beard. On taking
the Char, the President returned his acknaw Judgments
for the honor conferred by his election and assrpd the
Directors that he fell sensby the responsibility of the Of
ilcc Increased ms II had been by The circumstances which
now attended 1t. and that he confidently relied on them
IN relieving that responsibility as much as possible BIZ
Harmonious and jealous co-upestius in fostering ami
sustaining the interests Of tic Institution The election
Ut cashier was postponed I'LL TUESDAY ncy;. Tile eth
or Glleors we've rea1polttetl.
l.stracl from tn, n,,nl,es
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-26

TIE Wing Parry AND TIE ExcHEQuER-The
Washington Correspondent of the Philadelphia North
American says: The adoption of the EXchcqner would
be an abandonment Of United States Bank The
Western and Southern know it. you OF the North
and East do not and they will not pardon tolerate a
deserion cowadly, selfish, treacherous,
grateful. Nor will they be cheated and tr1ed with a
GAIN by any pretended aborve demonstration ont OF
commodation 10 the supposed wishes OF few persons
who 'want to see this question tried, at least" The
first demonstration Of that will be division Of the
Wing party and alienation of its best members, il not
final dsorganzation Oft"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-26
TO TEE PUBLIC.

Vie subscriber having removed his store 10 Cant.
". iai5ots corner, opposite the market house
nfs leave 10 state, that the for winter clothing
tar advanced and not wishing TO keep on hard any
w'ni.f goods Tor summer he now offers al his new
anh all Usods in the above line cost and all Other
9o'as AZ lower prices than heretofore offered bv him
any other establishment and no abatement, Amonu tho
sn'ras. comprising his stock may be found Oycr,ass.
T"ck Dress and Hunting Coats in every variety and
mesi style. warranted well made and of the bes, 9ter
as -qna to any. and .better than the besi,-and che,n
- than ever offered before in this or any other market
Alss rants, ests, Shirts. Drawers Stocks Bos,ms
Collars. Snspenders Gloves. and every article in lie
hofing Or eloihng line. usually kept.
Thankful fur the very liberal patronage bestowed nm
him, siranger. he hopes by strict attention and nunc
taaliiy IN business to merit from hs old customers and
the public, 4 continuance Of the same.
III s o
Cutting at the shnrtcs; notice. and warranted n
NJ AZ 10 CTS for cutting coats, and % r pants and
vesss.'
also
Cntng and making at the shortest notice. and for
the hrf y coat 81. and down S. for common Pants
s1d vests in proportion.
Please call and for The truth ofthe above. give him
trial. sad il he dou suit. he will pay for the mate
fals.
Z Jas. q - ' A"' ~.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-26

ArrrMrr TO AssAssfstTE Mn. CLAY.-Thc New
Orleans Bee OF tie 4lh inst. says the citizens were
thrown into CONSERVATION yesterday by report that
attempt had been made 10 assassinae MIR Clay in the
Supreme Court. The rne version of the story appears
TO he While distinguished guest was lcavin,
the Court If company with Mr. Preston, individual
outside the railing exclaimed. Salute Henry Clay"
aud discharged pistol above his head, the ball lodging
in the ceiling. Dreylons is the Of the person in
question: he looked upon somewhat unsettled in his
lneliccls lie was Immediately arrested and taken be
fore the Recorder, where tie affair was investigated
Drcylous was sent 10 prison. the Recorder reconmen-
ding that he shonI be treated with all possible ndness
as his mind evidently dlsorderod
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-26

THE l. S. TREAsURy.-The Washington cores
pendent of the North American gives the following in
ormalion.'from odiciat Treasury statement, Ono,
yet made public learn that the total receipts of the
Treasury during the last quarter Of 1872, will turn
rather better than expected They have been esii-
mated at So. Q5O0)0 The revenue actually collected
from customs is s .553 SO 81 Besides from partial
returns from the land Offices there has been received for
land sales S25i .Jl3 O1.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-26

The Philadelphia L. 5. Gazette states that a meeting
OF the Journeyman weavcs and employing viewers was
held IN kensngton on Friday, at which the differences
existing between them were settled and committee of
five persons from each side appointed with power 10
settle every question OF difference in opinion which may
arise IN future. The prices for labor have been definite
" settled.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-26
MEXICO.
NIFNTIU.
ENract from private Letter, dated .Neaico. o3 Of

Dee:
"A change has again taken place in the politics Of
rcpuhlic that congress which Was 10 form the new
constitution having been dcpsed by the government.
the demand VI the troops all tho country, tho
slutnn which under the discussion not being al all
to their liking. indeed adapted the wants this
public Gen SANTA Ana is 10 govern now six months
longer without restriction. during which PERIOD iory
respectable men. whom government is choose ~ com
m!ssloncd 10 Form constitution, which IS " have the
APPRECIATION OF The President and his ministers. NJ dis.
lurLancos o any kind have taken place during tie &c
eurcnce OF these events con9rcSs has M power To
make resistance; they published manifest and dis
solved"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-26

We noiice in the journal Of Commerce of Thursday
last, that Mancy IS very plenty al this time in Nea
York, and that good notes readily discounted in tie
Banks and on The street, at ]a5 per cent per annum
percent being the legal interest in that State The ben
eft OF this must extend different sections of our
country We may expect TO feel lis influence ere long
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-26

Mn. CL,y.--A meeting was held in Charleston on
Tuesday last. to invite Mr. Clay to paako Of the hos
pltacs Of that place on his way norhward. The Hon.
Henry Middleton, former ncmber Of Congress from
Chnrestoh and Ambassador 10 Russia presided. Sew
era speeches were delivered. and appropriate resolutions
adopled.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-26
SEPTEMBER ne, 1912.
Earsc ssock Of Dry Goods.
.KY fAGT

Z j. ~ RllS * DtFTEL. are anxious to close
~ Their business as snae'tiy posshle--1hey are
o!iel,ng their whole STOCK or GOODS. which
large aud well selected,
A'E COST,
and in fact many descriptions of Good. w be sold crcn,
u wpdtr COST.
n. B--Ne shall 60 on TO sell at private sale for a
c" mouths until the stock more reduced and then The
remainder will be offered at auction
j. }. PuRFiS s BUFFFI
Sept. 10 ts,f
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-26

BANK OF THE STATE OF y. CAnoIIsA.-The Raj
cuh Register Of Tuesday informs that the resolutions
Offered by Mr. Edwards in the Senate. providing thai
II the Bank will tender Charter during the present.
session. the State will accept IL, again taken up,
aud discussed during the " hole sitting 1T late hour
the taken Their passage and decided in the
affirmative.
The Bill providing that when any Bank in the State
suspended specie payment for thirty DAYS, lis Charter
should be forfeited, MAS rejected in the Senate.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-26
IMPORTANT FROM TEXAS!,
SUCCESS or TIE TEXLlN TROOPS. AND
DEFEAT or TIE .NEXTC.4NS

By the steamship New York. Capt. #. Wright 81
hours from Galveston, IN possession Of coapletc
Texan papers. The news is of an important character
The Texan forces under Gen. Somervc. have gained
several signal advantages the Ncxcans and they
had the power 10 follow up the blows thus struck the
most happy results would certainly follow
The Galveston Times Of the Sd inst contains tho fol
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-26
Ere n d ysters,

rEVlE CITIZENS of Lynchhurg and the public gen
n orally, are most respectfully informed that they
can be furnished at any hour with the best
n o II F o l. X OY S r ERS
cooked IN every variety, and at the shortest notice
OUR HOUSE.
Nov. II tsif
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-26
Storage and COMMUNION Bushes,
New China, Glass and Queens
ware Store.

IFHNllE SUBSCRIBERS, having opened large rs
4 sUrtment OF CHlN>, GLASS, and QuEESswARE.
in the store formerly occupied by Andrew kinncr. orpo
site G. ID. j r Davis, offer for sale al very reduced
prices all articles in their line. Amongst many others.
they have
Elegant white granite Dining Sets. Of various sizes,
Fine blue, brown, and green Dining Sets, latest les
and patterns.
Beautiful American Views do do
Rich China Tea Sets, of So 81. and 81 pieces,
Gold Band Tea Sets. very rich
Printed Ewers aud Basins, and Toilette Settles hand
some patterns
do Plates, Willow do edged and common
white patterns.
large assortment of rich CIT, pressed, and plain
Glass of every description.
c. RICHARDS s CO.
Oct. II I2mif
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-26

VErERANs.-Thcre are in the United States just one
hundred soldiers Of the revolution the pension list.
one hundred years piage The oldest man on the
list Is Michael Hale, OF Union county, Pennsy vana
who Is in his 9Th year.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-26
Don,eotic &ute.Unenec.
From Ire y. Y. .JomHai u Commerce.
TIIE sOAIERS MLTINY.

Decision Of the Court Of Enqnry.-On visiting the
Nouh Carollaa this morning, our reporter was orme,i
lha The Coufl Of Enquiry came IL decision IN the
case submitted them ty Ike Secretary oi the Navy,
on Thursday night.
The cur, then adjourned to this day, al oelch, p.
NJ when they will finish iheir abofs. and transmit the
result 10 the Navy Department. Oflhc complexion uf
their opinion nothing cant hnown until made public by
the Secretary Of the Navy; bui from the short time
which ola scd from the e sing OF the testimony until the
agreement Of the Court II is supposed 10 be favorable 10
Lent Mekcnzic.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-26
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
SATURDAY, Jan. 2lsi, 1913.
PETITIONS.

PETITIONS.
by Mr.. 1aliaorro, Of II. +. Ferry aud others for an
amendment oi the act passed 2Gth March, lel2-Ly
Nj Irving, oil portion Of the citizens Of Cumberland for
a relief law--by Mr. Bennett of Nicholas Dllard. for
appropriation out Of The School quota for Pltsyya
"a Tor tuition 81 poor children.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-01-26
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

FRip,y. Jan. 20, iS43
MI Frazier presented the petition of Sam Miller of
itockbrdge, praying 10 have refunded the proceeds of
tue sale OF runaway slave, heretofore paid into the
Treasury.
on molten OF Mr.. Edmnnds of Halifax the rporon-
day.
On motion of Mr.. Williams the Committee on Banks
was instructed TO correspond with the Exchange Bank
and Northwestern Bank, and ascertain from them upnn
what terms the said Banks. or either Of them. would ex
change iie State bonds he'dby hem respectively for the
stock held by The Commonwealth in the said Banks
Some other motions woro made and petitions Present
ed, which not OF general Importance
REPORT OF THE COMMITTED CT rtxANcF.
On iD'ion i Mr. Crulcif~ld TIE .op:. eltle corr
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