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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-05-12
Majority for Chapman 1881
WOOD j. RITCHIE-1 DEL

To The Editors: HARRlsvILLE, May J.
Sirs; We met the enemy on the 27th ut i, and after
hard struggle, Of three days duration, they pu,
flight. Daniel R. Neal, late delegate, is elect
ed TO represent Wood and Richie in the next Gene
raj Assembly, by about 20 majority Every possible
effort made by the Federalss to defeat his eirc
ton. The Tax Bill was held up by them to be most
"odious and ahominable measure The rejection Of
the land money by the Democratic Legislature last
session represented by the Federal'ss TO be the
cause of the increase of the taxes The polls at this place
were kept open three days in consequence Of high
ter. The polls in Wood county closed on The frs,
day, and il is highly probable that many Democratic
voters were prevented from attending the election
Daniel Raymond (Mr. Meals Federal opponenD IL
reported TO have received l40 majority in Wood. Bot,
thanks to the rue-hearted soldiers Of Rtche she has
overcome that majority. The following is a correc,
statement of the vote in this county, with the cxcep
ton of the vote at Byrds precinct, which is reported
Lfglsfdfurc (0npyess.
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at the result in that county. They were caueb, com
pletely mapping this time, and they swear never -
be caught again. They say, that we should NJ,
lose 80 majority They had better go the whole =,
once, and resolve next Spring to carry the CONT.
our friend Bunch, and all. Isle of Wight too !,
rather ashamed Of her apathy and will display co,
responding energy at the next trial. Ditto, the conn.
of Sury She, too, is the stool of repen,ancey
and seeks for another opportunity to retrieve her Re-
publican character from the shame of remissness Aad
what shall we say Of Southampton? We unders,and
that the Wings lay snug and dark, till the very eve -,
the elecon-and that our friends eau OH, nan,;,
instead of electing, they might easily have donss
their saunch and excellent Spark The disaopo,n,sI,
candidate, and come of his friends talk of conesna
the election. They have the modesty TO say, tina, !,
Atknsons majority small, the race ouah, 10 he
run over-but when it recently ported, that Goo
gin had beat Gner, we had not syllable about ,ry,n
the race again. Oh Mono Wing ever whispered sucS
thing-and yet they now press it upon Atkinson. a.
if what good for the goose not good for the gander
Let Mr Langhorne contest as soon as he peases Ha
will, we understand, take nothing by the notion for il
is said, he has many bad his poll. Democr,,
writes US, if Atkinson has one he does no, know !,
No. Atkinson is elected, let him stay elected sac
we. But if the House of Representatives mean 10
offer premium for contention and litigation and III,
consumption Of the public time, let them continue 10
pay both partes-him, who takes the lottery of con
test, and may gain, though he cannot win-as Well
him, who is fairly entitled TO the seat
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oCSSEA, Woy Q, Icto'
Gentlemen The principal object have in view in
writing 10 you, s, to request you 10 eorred very
great bunder into which you have fallen been led
in reporting election of the 9th April.
You call Mr.. Freeman Uhig, and you give him one
hundred and thirty ono ODD votes If you inferred he
was a jfhig, you were entirely mistaken, and It is
quite mystery, to us, how ycu happened 10 report
him such, There were eightytro (e2) GAig rotes
cast between county candidates; Of tina, number,
Mr. Freeman reectrcd only fur 80 subtract from
1871, leaves one hundred and hoenty l27) Demo
cratic votes to him, being majority of nine (9 of the
Democratic votes given al election. Yon will see
from this, tie utter folly of reporting him Wing, and
hope you wiil correct it in your next paper; and
thereby SGT l25 of the Democrats Of Susstr in their
proper position before The readers Of the Enquirer.
TO- This has been twice corrected beforehand
how 1t was committed a, ALL we cannot very well
ceive-uness the Printers Devil, who, like the cee-
orated d, "nSOesy is always doing mischief blun5e,ed
ed his mis,ake'-Ediors
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-05-12

Resignation OF Nix. WEBSTER On Monday, the
Hon Daniel WEBB ter resigned his seat in the Cabinet
and is succeeded by tho Hon Hugh S. Legare, a,
acting Secretary Of State. We are most happy il
being able 10 state Tia. reciprocal feelings, of The
highest regard, continue 10 exist between the Pres
dent and Mr. Webster, nothing having occurred TO IN
terrupt their harmony or friendship Mr.. Webster
with the members of the Cabinet, took breakfast Will
the President this morning. prior 10 his departure TO
Virginia. -.NadiSonian.
The President Of the United States left the city th
morning in The steamboat Oseola, for his farm II
Charles City county, Va, where he contemplates ;
stay OF three werks-D.
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of the Mississppian, and the holders of her bonds
that there is such prospect anticiPated-no such
danger need be apprehended for, the people of v'r-
gina have just given unquesonable evidence in their
elections OF their determination to support the honor
Of The State They have thrown around The sanctuary
of The public faith solid majority Of a. if not 10 in
The House, and of the Senate, and, if there be any
for add ona resources the taxes will rather
be augmented than reduced. We can assure our
friends of the Mississppian that our tail is not yet
cnt off; and that do not intend to initiate the repu-
dating system of State whose abundant resources
have been so wofully managed and whose most intel
gen citizens deeply regret the melancholy position
10 which she is reduced 1t is the paper money sys-
tent is the il-starred scheme Of lending her credit
and her bonds to the Union and the Planters Banks,
which has involved her in tremendous debt of near
ten millions The present net. revenue of the State
scarcely exceeds $780, 000 and the annual interest,"
her public debt far exceeds The amount of her income.
Such is, fortunately nOt'he condition of Virginia, and,
therefore, we do not apprehend reputation Our re-
cent success in elections, gives US new confidence
people AND, in the face Of me- Tax Law, and,
Wings we have carried decided majority of the
Houses We have passed the fiery ordeal, and the
character of the Old Dominion stands brighter higher
than
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May ~

a ANDS' SARSAPAklI.LA-TheA borrinees of America
~ possessed knowledge &c Tie hrang art bjc In many
cases surpassed that Of civilized studying they
became initiated IN her secrets, and tie pointed ont was
invariably followed Their remedies obtained from the
Nee iac creation ard acting in such perfect na-
raj raw were powerful IA in and controlling disease.
" TINS sands Saf::aia purely yerrat!a preparations nps
rate an ne sSs's' /; haiTcnize
NV % NE preserving ifncii.e ~ is Use diseased
" SnUded "hd the vital enabled perform
uncon indigestion dyspepsia, obstinate diseases
sAn uch rs salt rheum, scnld head other SINH
r Diseases seola kings evil, rcumasm engagements
cured bv lis use. '
10 For particulars, advertisement in this other city
papers.
Prepared and sold. wholesale and RETAIL and expoann
By A. H. SANDS co. Druggists and Chemists, Granite Build
brs No a3 Efoadway, of Chambers York
sold III klrlinnd by The Agents A. DUVhL CO. in Peters
burg by RoSSER ANDERSON, in Norfolk by ~ A. SANTOS
and by Druggists generally The principal cities in the U.
Price, 81 per boiiie-G bottles for So
MAY IL
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0th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
Chilton's majority,

IN the last Enquirer, u was H''sprnteu -
majority of 975 only, in District which gave
General Harrison majority of o0l And that too,
under circumstances which by exciting The fears Of The
Wings united all their factions; and left TO the Demo
Gratis but little for hope.
In the canvass, MIR. Smith pursued bold manly,
yet courteous course; true TO hmsclf-ue to his patty
true TO the great principles Of constitutional liberty,
he yet treated with the most perfect respect his pol teal
adyersaries. Sensible that he had heavy odds 10 cu
COUNTER he spurned 10 ate factions aggravatp the
wounds of disappointment lie never "paltered III
double sense" candidate with reluctance, and only
TO obge his friends, he yet conducted the canvass sh
spirit and zeal, worthy of different result. Ard
resulting it has, we do not hesitate to say, that %e
find in il nothing 10 induce 10 despond, but much,
very much 10 stimulate to future exerton of yet
redeeming this district. Had good old Madison becn
substituted for gallant Stafford the district would have
been ours, ard Smith continued in the public server.
But we will not mplain-we submit in perfectly good
humor, graed that feel able to say, that the can
didates throughout the contest maintained for each
other, the same kind and cordial feelings with which
il was commenced; not single incident having &C
Cured to mar in the slightest degree their friendly re-
lationS
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LETTERS FOR Tnr EAST lNpIEs.-We underst ant
that orders have been given TO Commodore Parker
commanding the u. S Naval forces destined TO the
East Indies, to sail with the vessels under his ccm
mand, viz the frigaic Brandywine and sloop Of war
ST. Louis nov at Norfolk yositireiy by the Goth inst
OF sooner, if ready Any letters that may be received
at the Navy Department, in season, will be forwarded
by one or the other Of these vessels -.N0disonidn.
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Correspondence # nc Charleston Courier J


was present few nights since, and witnessed, IN
company with seyera! Of the Appeal Judges very
interesting experiments IN Mesmcrsm, ~ Dr.. II. w
s 1T and III Hes Gdt IL q gsf9i "gI{e
also paral yzed the Of the lady eilcctualiy with
The magnet rs by mesmerio influence After The mes
meric exhibition over, had the qualification o
seeing him paraiy the tongues Of young ladies'
while they were wide awake. These ordinarily unqu.
ct, If not unruly, members were little prctruGed be-
yond The teeth ard Fixed bc,wcen them so as TO be i'm
movable, and become incapable o! speech and in this
state, tender the tongue usually IS it becomes nsen
sihle to pam. Dr. Gibhes has also made curious
discovery magnetism proper showing that the hu-
man body exeTs magnetic power. Tins power is de.
veoped by giving quick jerk to the hands, and then
slowy approaching the magnet With the finger. IN 50
doing, the right hand IS found progress North, and
The left hand South, polarity E., the right hand fin
ger repels the North and attracts The South pole of the
3gnet, and the LETT hand finger docs the reverse.
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MAY II
FiFTY nOLLARS REWARD.

S,ToP THE THIEF AND RUNAWAH.--Ran aw ny from Jas.
- Homer o whom he was hired for the present year.
Chesterfield county, Saturday last Save named Spencer,
br.. How man, - years, feel inches
high toeraby sou made Intelligent and quick spoken
Jaws and frequently smokes pipe He took
with him, supposed variety ~ c"ine tis he usually
dressed ell amongst which Kentucky jeans mixed
paiialnnns and black This fellow took wth him prey
mare middle 10 old belonging In lho New
Nv, II stppnSrd he the papers OF named Mar
Turner he VIII irnha. assume, aud whose de-
scrption parers will answer in many respects for
Spencer Ten dollar, viii given for s apprehension
Virginia. dollars ont nI The state II secured
until he restored her ri the Subscribers and s. addition
for the nnre IACHiRIAIl BROOKS,
Committee for Thomas Newhy.
JAMES :. HORSER.
May II Eft
nv The Petersburg Inielisencer viii copy the until
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The Petersburg IDtelligencer starts difficulty about
the appointment of Mr.. Gushing, as Commissioner TO
China which appears 10 to carry come force with it,
The Of Congress whch places $4,000 at the disposal
ofthe President for that purpose, provides that the
nual compensation to any one person employed under
this act shall not exceed the of nine thousand dol
lars, exclusive ofontft ind prorided further, That
agent shall be by virtue Of this act unless he shall
have been appointed by and with the advice and con-
sent of the Senate. Now, how it possible for Mr..
Gushing 10 20 that mission, without flying in the
face of law of the land We call for plana-
lion from the Madsonian.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-05-12
The Norfolk Or 1u Distr;ct-R;pht

EXTRACT IF a letter from snlrnfirLD, .nay ..
"Ihe fog that has hung 80 heavily the first Con-
gressona District, has, at length, disappeared and
now can give you the correct returns from every
county, as am just from comparison Of the polls OF
each county and borough in the district You will see
in Nnnsemond that the Democracy did not turn out at
all The defeated candidate threatens 10 contest, un.
less Atkinson will resign and run over. If Congress
wants all IFS time, and great deal of the peoples
ney wasted, let them pay contesng candidates, and
they will have plenty 10 DO. Atkinson will hold on
% The II Of
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Xg7INES FOR SALE-n pursuance ct deed OF irsi exc
" cured John llet dscea>ed 10 The subscriber and Jor
McCrde arh September, leii, and u
CHESTERFIELD Will br sold 81 Ia GER III Chesterfield
THURSDAY. the Isl of June ueN im cash Tie stock q
Wines john et, being OF the hcst kin,
kept, and enrsu. II dem'lnns a Madeira; Is do
S,ichal slal-,ra boxes Hunts Madera 81 deman o
mano sherry half pipe Wc Old Port; - do Red
Real Hunts Madeira, and 10 bottles tlaret ~
MILES {. SELDEN Trustee.
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1869
1854
Atkinson s majority

['"ill hold on!' Or COURSE, say And yet, if he
were TO run over again, he would probably carry The
district bya large majority We are informed, that he
will represent at least 300 majority. Letters from
Norfolk county, (Heaven bless her sny that if ii
were 10 60 over again. Atkinson would do still better
The Democracy Of Nansemond mortified emo ug
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~ Mr.. Frenchs Grafton, delivered at Petersburg on
the Centenary Anniversary Of Mr.. Jefersons Birth
day. has been crowded out by the Election Returns and
other long articles. As the whrlwnd is abaiing
we shall publish it on Tuesday
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-05-12
TO TIE EDJToRs or TIE ENQUrR

We recommend to the readers attention the last No
of "An Observer, presenting his views Of The "One
Term Principle, and Of MIR. Clay's character.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-05-12

We most cheerfuy publish the Proceedings Of the
Meeting in Carolne-regretting, however, the OF
some few expressions, which until The question
should be finally settled By the developments from
sister Staes) rather calculated to bear hard
upon some who differ with them. We take it for
granted that those, who in favor of early day.
acuated by disnterested motives those who
for later day And, in the second place, we have
doubt, that the former just willing to yield
their preference 10 the voice of the majority of the
Republican party as the latter. We are assured, that
they will not pernacously and obs.nnely adhere to
their own time but WILL in a sincere spirit of concia
ton and harmony, cheerluy aequesce in any time,
which a majority of their Republican brethren may
please TO designate We take leave to present these
remarks in the most respectful manner, because We
would desire Republican friends to understand
each others views-to allow for each others honest
feepgs--nnd TO avoid any thing like elimination of
each o,her-a course, which would be only calculated
10 produce recrimnation and discussion.
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ference for no one nor will she, until the Convention
has met ard done lis work Then, she will be found
as ever, the Flag Ship Of The Democracy, battling
noby in tie great of equal laws and equal rights
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-05-12

The Richmond Wing still objects 10 MIR. Glmer's
return and processes 10 believe, that he twill dsdain
10 take what is not honorably come by" The Wing
still asserts, that the polls were wrongully kept open
in Madison and Greenland unbushngly asserts, that
there was no adequate occasion for keeping open the
poll-tha there was not rain enough 10 justify itand
in word that there "premditated, studied and
continued fraud" This is indeed "harsh language,
and under the circumstances of the want of proof
unprovoked and Liberal. correspondent of high
character, has answered the allegation of the Wing
about Green county He affrms, not only that there
was considerable early in the evenng-but that the
morning 'dark and unpropitious, very unavorabe
and sufficient to keep several of the voters from The
polls. AS to the Robnsons precinct-the mountain re.
gion of Madison countylh rain fell heavily during the
day-and the Commissioners deemed it proper and
necessary to keep open The polls Such the state
me mt of one of the most respectable citizens of Madison
who was very recently in this city.
But is curious all this time see how The very
stive Wing has overlooked the case OF Rappahannock
The rain Sperryville precinct not heavy
as at Robinson's precnct-and yet The poll Ike pit
open there by the Wing Commissioners. The Wing
candidate was in that county behindhand, some TWEEN.
" odd votes, the evening of the first day-and the
Wing Commissioners kept open the poll contrary to
the circumstances of their Democratic colleague
Was that wrong at Robinsons, under stronger cir
cumsiances too, which right at Sperryville?
is not the old story over again, of your bull gorng
my OK,
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The blow aimed at MIR. Burwell Jenkins hes failed
in its object. The City Council Of Richmond have
unanimously reelected him First Officer of the Nigh
Watch.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-05-12
ice Neal maj.
l43 Hays maj

ice Meals maj. l43 Hays maj
Hays mai in Harrison is reported TO be 100
=" Barbour 81
Summers majority in Wood county reported 10 be $40.
II is reported that Summers obtained small majo-
rity i'm Lewis
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From the Jyay,estoa Eiog Of rs.

From the Hdrreaton Flag Of '9S.J
The election in this District has resulted in the
choice Of Samuel Chiffon, Esq :, by the following vote
believed TO be correct.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-05-12
Mar Eight Hundred Packages Of DRY Goods
WE have received within days past large and choc
,inf -.

SPRING DRY GOODS,
Cheaper certainly than have them and
therefore, prepared 10 offer Inducements old custom
aud I'll others wishu. buy An invited ex
anime our large stock, before making their purchases
& 9. JAMES co.
APRIL Ilo-ifrv
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SUMMARY FOR SENATE.
THIS CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
The following abatement la be ayPd 10 be niflc

.n,-
10 1910, these counties gave Wig majority Of 20
Democratic gain 354 Well done, Republicans u
Campbell, Charlotte, Prince Edward, Buckingham
Cumberland, Fluvanna, and Lunenburg
[Lynhe5urg Republican
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AUDITORS OFFICE, May TO- ls4
In the Commissioners Of The Rfrennc

ny The Petersburg Inieicencer viii copy the
forbid, aud charge the subscribers
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bnt some charge which he expects 10 be made upon
HIM by 'some anonymous correspondents respect
ing suit against him in the Chancery Court, in which
he said 10 have plead msury MIR. Boits explains the
case, and says he has paid the debt Upon the merits
of This question do not desire 10 enter-he case
moi being " thin our jurisdiction
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1843-04-27

|, my confident otiion. that the establishment ofs
well regulated National Bank, would afofd great and
immediate relief. lfit would make "money plenty 10
every mans pocket" Il would ~ least furnish ssand
property, and enable the hottest and Industrious mseis
'' and aboers Of the country fsap the fair reward II
,hci toll.
have said nothing fsrss to The power II Coneisss
To charter Natural Bank. ] have neither time nsr
space III diseases this question. Suffice " say shsi
ling and able 10 vindcaic the constitutional powef ~
frason and ai,'o,y. care not Er tho tpiihesi thft
may be hurled Al INC fof daring 10 entertain and avow
such opinion They caRnot iHJhte me; they hasS
heretofore heen rcckessy applied to such characters
George Washington, James Madison James Monroe,
Albert Gallatin. VIM II, Crawf,rd. VIM, lowndes.
John c. Calhoun. Henry Clay. John p. flaneetord,
James Batbonr Srmistead Mason JAS peasants, Henry
ST George Tucker and host " other patriots and re-
pobcnns. who Ind the mora frmncss,o sustain by words
aud acs the constitutional power Of Congress 10 charter
National Barn..
These sews. fellow -citiscns, though very hss,iIy
sketccd tue result Of long and hbpfiGs study And
reflection thu subject Of which they treat I have
perfect condtnce In their soundss; invite the strict
est scrutiny Ia regard hcm and ask The dspassuha,a
consideration Of Al, patriots TO the important talls Which
they inculcaie.
know fellow citizens. tina, IsfGq number Of ,hoss
opposed To me IN p'cs. concur WITH me in tho correct
nrss of these vewssrd spretf 10 you IS patriots,
loving your eonnis aud man, having .da regard tot
your interests and those of your wives and children IN
disregard The olam Of interested parzans, md il the
trial of this great and momen.ous issue. to find Yefdcs
IN favor oi suffering country. Though party leaders
may censure you your own conscenccs will appovt the
act And may God, in his wisdom. snlieh-n The IN
dc'and'"gs Of the whole people 10 tue prrcrp'ieh Of
their true n,ercsi, whatever that may BE- is the sincere
and ardent desire " your friend and wai wisi,er,
WM,LOUGllBY NEWTON,
fredttiekst,ng. March 25th, ie43:
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From the Danriils Reporter.
FIX GOV. ClI.NiE.R

VIC have dcvptud anDthcrd chsptef this y seR n Ia
dissection. Of This pulling politician and his mulli6tb,a
menndeinrs IN, ex Gov no, mroy inonrs 400 nr.
full view Of hs own rer,nc,l dinc,,h. viii, s.,arn
self satisfaction proownceJ .Lnsclf .Evr,v insn
Wing" Now. however. f.ocoG,cn of tho kts, &,,s,
and nex, To Mir. ryor's thrice rejected Nfiouar ~
France he mos, obseuuious hoo, NIX and hrr so,i.
minion an of thai small pock, edition ~ AZ fmc,;.
can s.slepnan a, " nsbjoyon who solc,,d,d nd ,.c.
Ism in reaching rcb,ics mower and ,ra;,r,o,tv r,an,
M into official influence ~
Wise IN moi less l,Lc Gilman ,b,n h. !. s,d Il, l.. l.,
lo namo of,hc G,,a, f.uct,c, ,.",, au ~
IN less Time than ,ro calendar wears rcd n,o ,s ,aa.
s,,L,c,,,no., nr ,ai;,,, J c,,L1 ,.,. nv s.ss
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NEW ESTABLkSIIMrNT.

Subscribers respectfully announce that they h, vc
- associated themselves together, under the firm OF
TYREE & DiUGUID, for the purp,se of CONDUCTING ,
GROCERY BUSINESS, in the Rock House. on
Main street, nearly opposite the Franklin Hotel Their
stock will At all times comprise we'll selected assort-
ment OF GROCERIES. which they offer at the lowest
prices for cash. or barter
They would most respectfully solicit call from those
wishing any thing in The Grocery line as VIC arc deter
mined TO sell good bargains.
They are also prepared to ill any orders for CAST
lNGS. and have now in store fine lot of PLOUGHS,
made at the Factory Of Messrs Jesse T. Diueud s CO.
A. ID. TYREE,
JESSE T. DlUGUID.
March Il IA