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DERFUMERY, COSMETICS, AND FANCY
I ARTICLES--JAMES CLEPHANF cors,x or

DERFUMERY, COSMETICS, AND FANCY
i ARTICLES.--JAMES CLEPHANE, oorxer Of
Psnnsytudnio .4renue and TireltM street. would take
this opportunity to return his thanks his old cus-
toners, and the public generally, and hopes for
continuance Of their former (ayors. He would beg
leave to inform them that he has Just opened sup
ply Of the most fashionable and approved French,
English, and American Perfumery selected with
great by himself, which will be found not infs-
rior to any ever introduced into the District; tope
ther with great variety of Brushes, Combs, and
other articles, suited for the Toilet generally
He also keeps constantly on hand great variety
Of Useful. Ornamental, and Fancy Articles. which
he will sell at the lowest prices.
ron THE HAIR.
Glenn's Indian Hair Oil, for promoting the growth
and making the hair dark This elegant preparation
has been in general use for the last ten years and
the continued demand for it Is an evidence that its
good qualities are duly appreciated The Indian
Hair Oil is highly recommended for nourishing and
strengthening the hair, and preventing it from fall
ing out or turning grey; giving il strength, and
causing It uxuriantly to grow, even on bald places,
where the roots of the hair have not been DESTROYED
1t also removes the dandru, and gives CLASSY soft
ness to the locks truly beautiful 1t has also the sim
guiar property of making light or read hair whiskers
and eyebrows, several shades darker in color and
being pleasantly perfumed for dressing tho hair in
general and for keeping it in curl, it is much cs-
tecmed
Bears Oil Warranted genuine.) For general uso
Nv uicSSiHS Hdlf, anu LOT promoting Its growth
and beauty. and for preventing badness, removing
the dandruf, and keeping the head clean, it is de-
servedly esteemed
Genuine Bears Crease .a
Real Boef's Marrow s4s at8. a
Curling Fluid. (highly porflmed)
Rose Hair WASH for cleansing the hair
biacassar Oil, rose scented w
f Do common
Glenn's Indian Dye, for coloring the hair. War
ranted with one application to change grey, light or
red hair, to handsome brown or jet black in few
hours, without staining the skin or nurng the tex
ture Of the hairs the color is permanent and will not
rub off or soil the finest linen if the dye is applied
at night on going to bed, the change will be COM
plete. by morning, This preparation contains no
caustic, and may be used with perfect safety by
ladies and gentlemen. Whiskers may be dyed with
great facility. sY. aai 5 ~
Oldridge's Balm of Columbia
Depilatory for removing superauous hair from the
arms face. and neck, in few minutes without irri-
tating the skin. A .F #4r a.
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SENATE OF VIRGINIA.

ADDRESS nf Dr. Scorr Tie Speaker on takag tie Char
Gentlemen Upon assuming, b. your vii, The sta
ton Of presiding officer OF this body am duly sens-
bile of tie personal obligations under which you place
me. and tender you very cordially my thanks How
ever gratifying i, may be, 20 receive so distinguished
mark of Your respect and confidence, it taxes a'ne
with it, necessarily, no SNAIL degree OF anxnty to pre-
serve It nnimr1i'ed.
The oifc.cl responsibilities Of The Chair, though.
being alike due The Senate and the Commonwealth, !
snail N full confidence, rely upon the ready d:sHos'
ton o. vac, member nj this body. 10 aid and support
the Chair in carrying out, ssiniiy, the i'"e o
its dulles. Ny want of experience too, genie
men counled with your pleasure, unanimously e1-
pre ssed, which places me here, WILL trust prove spon-
sor to this hope and just Ipecation shall! enceaVo
to bring 10 its admins tra.icn fidelity, pronpness and
mparality; and should !, during the progress OF the
session. fee! an ward consciousness, ard npon s close
an assurance tina, your confidence has not been male
sl!y n,splacet, shall regard il ore oil lh- mot
pleasing events OF my lie. Such, however has ever
been as obs rived oy the ubanty and genera! COED
feeling prevailing in this body, characteristic o the
virciaia Senate, must and viii preserve Il from dts
ord-r The instances Of disorder indeed oil so rare
occurrence followed a. tn invariably by cheer
full acquiescence and submission to the rules "i "fdef
and the SOCIAL coureses always expected ~ tis .nl
ber as scarcely T. leave room I, regret their "ccasn"a
and momentary departure WIKI elements, then, gen
rmen such as these, aad by rejecting fal:hinly AMI
truly the will ri constituents, we ce1nc al 50 10
act as becomes the Senate OF Virginia
After asrn Of alm9s, unssaml!et Sickness
though hnppy unmarked h. serious is'a t. It Is 10
me source Of SINCERE and unmi1ed pleasure, s'"t <
men TO behold YOU all who chose t. be here, Ian a.
serb!ed in The enjoyment of health, and with c'faI
head, and prompt hand to do "tie SAFE some service
portion Of our late associates no more among US
bayiar returned back - the constituent eofy, ana are
dou,;iess TO-! ,xed in their retirement By the bes'
wishes of The Senate & their hea! and well beng
They have, how ser, il. common with he'' lcilo" cit
z.ns sen. Us ns~ aborers i'll The Gelt to whoI' Te TX
tend the right had &c good el!owsbio-a3 Jealous
th.u to -opa7lt the passage of ali a"s necessary
or conducive 10 the public good and, 50 Tar "a IN u
les 10 tire sovereignty, and hold Inrolste I'm
pleh,ed faith Of his Cd Commonweas;h -c*a' ''
every natiye-horn citizen, whether 'n'a5Iting '''
North, or popping the vcst e.t-hnild;rs up neS
Empire in the far South, or bearing w'h cam
ye. RESTLESS energy The flag Of our country 'h'ous'
every cllme and upon every sea-e1cit'ng the sonce
and admiration of every heather, and comnind ng IN
profoundest respect Of every christian land. keP''
sentng, tben, ps ws 90, her home population, aad re
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FOR TIE ENQUIRER.
y OIk
TIE ELECTION OF COUNCILLOR.

As this appointment has shortly t, be made, II can
not be deemed oblrusive ofcions 10 direct pubic at
ten,on and invite the consideration of the members OF
the Legislature the merits OF any one OF taosa who
sion, the writer of this DESIRES in this public manner,
bring notice Of the Legislature The claims OF
CARTER II. BaAxros, E,q., Of The city of Richmond
Without pretending 10 canvass his varied qualities
tons FOR the Office, will be sufficient here 10 say, that
he is already hvora5y known II the public as bold
and vigorous writer, an accomplished scholar SOUND
thinker and an efficient advocate Of genuine Republic
eau principles His talents and learning are equal TO
any in our community, and his entire devotion TO the
Republican doctrines of the country, fit him Tor the
highest station would also warn you on the subject
of appointments 10 Office. Pause, before You proceed
on your course Do not give up all the Offices 10
party which dsclams the whole theory popular so0e
regn,y which denounces it as an immoral and serViie
relation Of dependence, incompatible with the dignity
Of self opnon--and although the Republican paity
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no TIE EDITORS or TIE E.HqUlaEl


Dear Sirs-I have Just read MIR. Caaoun's letter tc
~, explaining passages 10 his Letter to Mr. Nicholas
FHca had been misunderstood by many oil his tAlr
C4aoun's) friends, myself among the number; but o!
N.-rma III, letter TO MIR. Nicholas first appeared IN
tie: papers, proposed writing some s,iclures on H.
,g' was deferred from doing by the advice Of a
t1snt am now thankful for This advice IS it pre-
'sted me from doing injustice to Mr.. Calhoun.
ten Supposed that Mr.. Calhoun would agree place
id4;y 81 hundred per sugar aad thus double
lie p;cc OF an article of prime necessity TO the poor
asumer in order TO protect the rich planter
Nau. ht re was willing u make the wealthy suga,
paae, tax ra,hsrer instead of -payer-for,
slh dlty Of one hundred per centum on sugar,
'as sssar planters levy on the community TX
20 lanes great they (he sugar pl iners) pay 10
Ns Geaersl Government. attributed t!ss, views
Nj Calhoun, because duty of 100 per csntnin on
'i'', you'd raise revenue than any smalis! dG-
lad N economical administration Of the Govern
% 'or he PR sent at least require larger revenue
~ IS NOW derived.
AN sue, since have read his letter TO you, that
>" calhoun would object to duty Of 100 per cent.
~'':s'. Still, | an wholly at loss to know, what
ell d dot; "foe:gn sugar onght fairly to pay on
"'eele principles Mr. Calhoun certtinly thinks IT
.: y pay some duty. | tank, tina. on revenue
,,.@f, It ough. clearly to be free article; and
e. t'ink, IVES the doctrine announced in the
.Ssi of t.e last Democratic Convention h Id in
mons Il ought TO be fee article: first, because
-a'y falls chiefly on The poor, who consume IN pre-
on 10 their means, much moe sugar than the rich;
"eon'iy, because by admitting it Tree OF daty you
me sugar planters TO bear portion OF the taxes
.'e support of Government and ttus, BY giving
-, 4ten broader basis, make lis burden equal
ns sAe' On all 1T is tue, the Compromise may
=, ~ ,le way Of This measure Of obvious justice,
|oe'd not violate national faith would agree
NY OF twenty per cent on sugar for the present,
. 'eoccsd gradually, and finally taken of altogs-
n ouch, think, is tie Virginia doctrine.
'a'"'Has opinions On thu Tariff, probsbly, in
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VIRGINIA LEEIsLATURE.
triday, Dectmb'r s.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.


Mr.. SoUTH,LL in the Chair
message from the Senate by their Clerk, III they
had agreed 10 the Resolution Of The House GXing Ss-
turday next for The election oil Public Prt.r with an
amendment which provides also for The election on the
same day, OF Judge o. the General Court; to SUPP :
the vacancy oc:asoncd by the dsntl Of Jodce Sum
mers; of Councillor of State and Of M,ior Gene.
rail- supply the vacancy occas,oacd By the resigna
ton of General Joel Leliwici.
Mr.. GARRETT moved 10 disagree with the Senate
amendment. Messrs. GARRETT and STEPHENSON sus-
tanned the notion the ground, that the House
nc, prepared - Gil these Offices The House dsu greed
to the Sena,es amendment.
[ln the course OF The day, Mr.. THoMPsox OF the
Senate b'ougl a message from the Senate, that they
bad rece,led from their amendment,
The Senate have appointed the foil ,wng Commit
tee their part, 10 enquire what reduction can be
made in the expenses OF the Government: Messrs
McMiilln, Rogers, Newman, Carte. Of C. C., and
Sioane.
The following resolutions were adopted:
BY Mr.. BLrs-That SO much of The Governor S
Message as relates TO the Militia, together with the
report Of The Adatan General be referred 10 til, Gem
ml,,ee Militia Laws
By Mr.. MEREDITH Tia. the Committee Of Schools
and Colleges enquire the ex2ed,ency Of passing
act requiring the School Commissioners OF Brunswick
to pay out o The schooi quota that county for 1914
any ba,nce tina, may be due for the education OF the
poor children in that county in The year l5i3
BY MIR. STASToS-That the Committee of Schools
&c enquire into the expediency OF authorizing Tie
Librarian to distribute IN an equal proportion, 10 BE
thlny College in Brooke county, certain books and
maps directed by law TO be distributed other colleges
in the State
By NJ. BEAwxER--Tha. the Committee of Court
o? Justice enquire int, the ex5ed ency of arranging
table Of the fees, to be charged by the clerks OF ,h:
Commonwealth
By Mr.. YcvSc-That a committee b. appointed &c
enquire into The ex2sdency Of revising the laws IN re-
laton t, free negroes and mulatoes. CFhe Char ap
painted the following committee: Messrs. Young Ia
iiafer.o. Anderson, McComas and Siephenson)
By Mr.. RoBIss -That Lave be given 10 bring in q
bill having for lis object the embracing OF the county o.
Gloucester and other counties with The provisions Of
an oct 10 sprevent free negroes and mua,tors in The
eoua,es Of Accomac and Richmond from selling agrl
cultural products without certificate passed Mrcl
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L''a,cg Of Il h1:r from Rapyahanaoek county, Dec

L''eNcT Of i't:r from RapyGhaanoeE eoaaty, Dec )
W. have nothing Of interest in political news to
Communicate only that the Wings OF this neighH"r-
aa ], alter long published notice, he'd meeti"g IN
It's village a few days ago. to fern Clay Club, the
P.eseGitgs OF which you will see in the Gazette,
c'l5'less setting forta account of wordsru! DIS
F5 ct do2aeace resolution mi abuse leaving The I'M
fason tina; . la:gs concourse of persons were gath
.sf upon the occasion, and I'm. C'on'sm IS making
e~ay here here the memorable defeat OF the Coons
~ Col Sto;her was accomplished last Spring by
'1itseem@d representative Colonel Eastman; but not
81 80 have lost ground, and qu.ty waiting the
a-'sior of the National Convention; by II, we mean
sand o. fall | wi! merely add, tha. the Coon
n.eHag was composed Of the large aad magnificent
9.y Of SIX, and they brought together after much
Gilum:Gg''
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srxy rSTERPRI2E!

paekefs bfticeen Richmond and y. York.
I"# rs great pleasure 10 lay the following
d t'., from one Of the NEST enterprlz-
,aH'a n,,s, respectable merchants in Richmond
h. $40 ,s,aers Tie success of the entsrprize
ReT ha csrtain-and in its success is involved
80 va, /, of our thriving aud beautiful Ct
i, ''StN,n bu; do halt as much 70. himself, as
+ n, done for his City, and no deh"aeie Il
~" -. assigned to tn, growth OF the town, the IN
IL; m,nners, and, above al, the ext nsion OF IN
~ ,,a ne establishment OF tie best lastltu
s.' cvllIe: -, g.,
=" of es,ablsh,ny line of ST amers between
:, p,,srssurr and New York, hive submitted
n. e.ha ~ ,rchants in New York, and it has been
i ;ae '.,,y,d ,ha, feel confident shall succeed
mn m amour, sufficient to lace two steam
L 81 Inc early in the Spring Tney will be OF
I. " ot vessels, and slch will insure The
q ., and patronage OF the public. Richmond
,'-'- Inn, viii then be within As hours OF New
cs may expect 10 see our trade with that
" 81 ,ncrta,ed IT frequently happens, that the
=,.s-ls are from ten days 10 fortnight between
- .,,,s and our merchant. are subjected TO great
~ "s ,,s and loss from the delay. Merchants re-
Tennessee, and other Western States, are pre-
:-"5 can shipping their goods from New York via
aF" a, account of this uncertllhty IN their
j a''" hat ii there was guaranty that in four
:'''', .fsr then, goods were shipped from New
~ ~ "a, Richmond, they would be as far West as
s. So, W. should soon see much OF The for
! :,, Business that now goes 10 Philadelphia and
go e.s come /, our city This will give our mer
hn.oess. and will Of be Of benefit to.oar
=, p,nr New York within as hours of us, with sue
trade, and the benefit is ncalcu'abl' Our
.,,,on GOODS and other manufactures, will find Z
Jem1nd, as persons wanting them will not be de-
ron, ordering them by the uncertainty OF thex
...9l lw.l give our merchants the advantage Q,
;soh.s 10 ell parts o! the world, and aspeedaand
,. Sooyeysncr: as the agents of the various lines
p..l., viii then BE- abb. 10 calculate I, few hours
l,r. upon The arrival of goods sent TO them ioi
" .-,ren, Now, uul.ss foil freight can be had tof
: rem our river, shipments cauno: be made except
- Of ph .ce 3hia or New York, and unless they
.-s Al these points within a certain time, they are
e. i have 10 BE- stored, and lsit month perhaps
...,4 neu opportunity. These steamers vii bAtl,
m fr passengers, and the fare 10 be Pu; at ten dol
ys.ch Is ABOUT one half what it now costs be-
,.s, Nv York and the points at which they WI
.,, Passengers can then 60 from Lynchourg TO y
:. a.. ~l6 - They will be A. SEA but ~ hours
a. ia ,t, warm weather, many VII! prefer lhs53u's
he .ni.ad one
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NOTICE.


Democratic .qssocicto" # Eiehmond.
The Democratic ASSOCIATION Of The City Of Rich
mond " Il hold It's regular meeting at the Concert
Room Of the Exchange Hotel, on Saturday, Evening,
the IG.h instant, q. oel,ck. Democrats Of Rich
mond we ase on the OF IN arduous cont 1t
rs crisis TO try maas sous We rxut in II Those
who engage the rc5!e strife Of paical parties, with
worthy mo;:ces oe enthusiasm aad devotion TO pr'n-
ciples may reoice it, wish al! he stern JOY of the
patriot in the last taie for tina! is hottest and dearest
10 him Tbs IS NJ time for neutrality, for iner,ness,
70. watering Let no man hereafter pretend TO any
portion of the confidence Of the Democracy OF this
Union who has qual.ed before the spons'b'ihy OF
manly choice Of raites at the prese"i crIs's-and
requires but nness, courage and confidence IN those
great principles, which never deceive, or fail TO
carry liz safey through the pesen. crisis II the realzc-
ton Of tlos. noble and glorious hopes
VERiTAS.
n The members of the Legislature respect
fully lny,ec attend the meetings a. cur Association
n, The Republican Members OF the Virginia Legs
laturc w meet thls eveaieg clock, IN the Senate
Chamber. SE:knAt MEMBERS.
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has seemed If only power for The purpose Of Civ
ing Offices TO their opponentsyet such is MT the great
design Of III, people. Il in vel ton Of the d,y You
owe I" your constituents 10 20 on, day ate. day. de-
voTng on your political opponents the powers nf the
Government say, il is now high time Tor tie R-Pub
licans t. oct on the principle Of sell preservation. Do
not suppose you get any credit Tor what you do in
tie s,'lri, of moderation. No-your opponents desp
you, and they secretly scorn those whom you repre-
sent-and the only way to make them respect you,
to treat them rebels II the sovereignty OF the people,
and discipline hem, until they learn some humility
MOHAWK
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= We hare I, thank Harper and Brothers for T.
d. l,,,uoh Nl,re's complete works-Part E, of MIC
,',,s's yerv valuable Gazet,eer-the speech OF slr
/, Ddc., in the New York Episcopal ConventI4p,
,ia- the Course of The Bishop of New York, IN
q. a-:ia.:na OF Mr.. Carey-and Captain .rrya't 8
,g,is and Adventures Of Monsieur Violet, n Cali
ma Western Texas, Nc. (rhs last is The work
n vi, Kendall, of the New Orleans P'cayune,
...,ss CAPTAIN VI with stesl'ng from his own us }
Ines We have had no time 10 cri,iclse It's claims.
4, n, above may be had of Drinker and Morris.
". re indebted to Chris,y J, Bnland's Periodical
.sac, N Isle $ Row for the 81 No. OF Amos Ken
a ; gslaable Life OF Genera! Jackson, illustrated by
- ae engrayings of scenes in his early ie-slso, for
!, LADIES' Companion for December, and the Ladies
;roil M,g.z;ne doth, but especially the later,
.,.cisn.ed with beautiful engravings, music, nc
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their abstract enuncation approach nearer to my own
than those of either of the ether candidates yet like
the practical application of Mr.. Van Burens better if
understand him Alright He proposes, | think, hor
zonta maximum with determinations only Lcio,c that
maximum. Lit this minimum be On Or - per cent,
and practically there would be lte TO complain Of
But confess want LIGHT,
ResDectfuily yonr o hi sary't.
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uorsr or prLEc.rrs-lesterdiu

Mr. Bocock called up his p!nt oni IN lie subJec.
of the James River aud kanawha Company, bnt agreed
10 let rl.am lie on h. table I'LL to-day, pledge o.
Nj Anderson, that a meeting Of The Stockholders
last night would not act on the subject
Many resolutions of enquiry were adopted, petitions
presented reports of Committees agreed 10, and bills
read first and second tines. Details in next.
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G-;ral Cout -Thsre was al the last session CT this
r54 an uncommoniy full attendance Of the Judges,
.t,ss Smith, Saunders, Field, Scott, Leigh, Thomp.
=: i, Brown, Duncan, Fry, Ciopton, Douglass
~ ..a Gholson, and Bsyly, being present. Besides
,s judges Nicholas and Robertson were al.o in The
r. aud wou!d have attended If cessary. The Court
. qa-asd on Saturday
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TO TIE EDITORS os TIE E.qCyREa.

see rom the Eoqairer Of this day, that Justice
u 'as Richmond WA. charges me with having desig-
tl.fi / SCAT for myself in the House Of Delegates for
II Session Of 1874, before The adjournment of The
- is-i.luura. NJ answer 70 tbs silly charge IS
c'a.a.aed IN three nonosy llnbles-h'sa he
H. l.. HOPKINS.
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= The worthy and popular "Minager' Stevens, Of
lie Exchange is now on visit 10 the North, to pro-
ere, Il possible, the aid of Ole Ball, and other must
a. sonde,s IN amusing the Members of the Legisla-
,.,s and on! own citizens during this Winter. We
u hin ali slccess In his tour.
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Il, recommend Mr. Drmas advertisement TO toe
si: a,tenl:on. We have seen specimens of his vii
, s7d agree with Mr.. Burke, that they are "ext1ems-
.e.G.'ul' We hope, h, will meet with that en-
ss.4a!4nt in Richmond, which his talents, manners
~, accomplishments deserve. lie is good French
rs .lsI al scholar-and whilst the pupil IS taking
..,aa, 10 penmanship, he my profit by his CONVEX
ron in hot1 ;hese languages. Mr.. DISBURSEMENT
b. found on the Il page.
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= We az requested - announce, that VIM WADE,
..a a,ll not br candidate tor reelection 10 the
sl House Of Delegates from the counties OF VI mt
.rz'y x pa!assi. We shall part wta hun, with much
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I'VE stated incorrectly in last, th1t Mr..
Taorfsoy OF Botst,urt presented the petition Of Sa-
na4 Howell of Patrick. IL was presented by MIR.