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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-30
To Plough Makers and the Proprietcrs Of Foundrie

To Plough Makers and the ProprietcrS Of Foundries
1.-THE LIVINGSTON COUNTY PLOUGH"
THE subscriber has purchased the exclusive right OF making
the above we'll known Plough the State IF Prgnia, and
prepared patterns otcrs with the right Of max
ing Pougs from them He has the original patterns, which
ecton of the subscriber expressly for the State Of vena and
they to avoid all the objections arising TO the
for soil and vegetable surface entirely from our OWN
others operating in heavy clover lay land
hcky covered with weeds !e For more than seventeen
this State durins all which my attention has been parti
eay directed The construction and form Of ploushs both here
Plough TO my friends and public generally combining all
The valuable qualities Of Strength ease Of draft sim
last and least of all beauty There sizes Of the right hand
ed Plough and large handed two iorse Plough.
Letters Meadsvle, Halifax county, upon
Aprl IS 1I7Ew3m. BENZ. F. AVERY.
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The first arrest of supposed criminal flying from
Justice under the provisions Of the late treaty between
Grea, Britain and this country, was made at New
York on Wednesday. The person arrested Us yonng
woman named Christine Cochran, who is accused OF
having murdered her husband near Paisley, in Scot.
land by administering arsenic in his food She arrived
at New York in the brig Excel from Liverpool, and
was Immediately secured IN compliance WIN DE-
mand made by the British Government through an
agent sent TO this country in the steamer Acadia The
facts attending her are thus stated in the New
York Express;
"The gentleman to whom the prisoner was married
was man of wealth, who settled tlOOO or $4,000 up
ON her on the day Of their marriage and her father set
lied fIO0O more: thus placing al her immediate dispn
sal, nearly $4,000 In three weeks from his marrag &c
day the husband suddenly died. The wife, previous
to her marriage, had been attached to young mar
named Spear, and understands afterwards left the
neighborhood in company with him, which caused the
suspicion and led to the discovery the husband hnv
ing been poisoned.
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all Of the distinguished Dsmoos.!s who haye been
named nc candidates for those high ocer and resoiV
ed that whoever shall obtain the nomination OF the Ma
tional Convention shall receive firm support Ne"
Hampshire has thus taken proud, lofty, disn!cres'ed
land on the Presidential question.
Whatever chickering's and heart burnngs, chongh
We hope there will be none) may prevail 10 any olhe'
dates. New Hampshire need have no such feelings
Her candidates will be the candidates of the Natons
Convention. Pledged 10 men, she will have pnn
ciples only 10 support While other States through
adopting less discreet course, will be seeking az
Hampshire may devote her whole energies 10 secure
The success of the Such are The advantages OF
cynendng for principles only, and OF having no ute
rior obecto withdraw The attention from he great enc
and aim Of the Democracy Of The Union, the pros
pery Of the nation, and the Liberty and happiness o.
lie neople-Dorer, On Id Gazette.
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The work of Improvement has been commenced IN
The vsrd Of the Governors House, Eve hope to see it,
ere lone worthy of the term, Garden) The city, as
has be seen by the proceedings of the City Council
has contributed small sum to help along the work =
An agreement has been made with MIR. McGovern, by
which his SIX II as Florist will be brought TO bear upon il
and something in the way Of flowers and shrubbery will
be selected from his garden to adorn the place The
but "sheep sorrell," those who have observed 1t
know, and il has been found necessary to remove the
surface 10 considerable DEPTH and replace with pro-
ductive soil This will soon be done, and then the
ward will be handsomely laid off, and set with turf flow.
ers and shrubbery, and in year or more, will assume
an appearance widely differing from the disgracefuI
aspect it has SO long worn
While this work is going on, such repairs Tor the
gates &c of the Square may be necessary, will be
made at the Pententiary, and the walks, steps and
entertainments of the Square will be put in proper
order as rapidly as possible. The work being begun
the battle is half won; and shall soon see this pub
lie prorery in condition, it rot as elegant and as
tasteful as we could wish at least more credtabe to
| the State than formerly.
| Gov Mcdowell enters upon the high duties assign
ed him by the Legislature in this matter with good
grace, no doubt fully impressed with their imposing
and responsible character. Seriously, he exhibits
desire 10 see the public grounds in good condition
that does credit alike TO his good taste anu State
pride. :,
| All that is done under Tie present arrangement VIII
be a, irnng cost; get we hope it will make such
marked change for the better, tina, il will stimulate 10
further efforts and liberalty by the Legislature
10 extend The improvements. Compiler.
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QuIcx Tar. The steamboat Diadem recently made
trip from New Orleans to Cincinnati, distance OF
1918 miles, in six days and eighteen hours including
sixteen hours detention at the various stopping places
Her running time from port TO port was therefore six
DAYS. two hours and six minutes. The Cincinnati
Gazette in notice Of this trip, Gays that &c. few years
ago fifteen or twenty days considered fair trip
from New Orleans TO Cincinnati now week is only
fair Trip and the day is doubtless not far distant when
six days will be but fair trip and Eve days quick one.
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s,und Ae .qiarm-Treason in the Camp


The wing champion is in danger !-DisguIse II az
,bav will and treat il with as much contempt as they
please, the Clay politicians and presses are wen We, :. as
sured that deep game is playing IN nearly all lie
Eastern States to withdraw Mr. Clay from the track
and unite the scattered forces and conflicting masses
Of the Wing party upon John .HLean, Of OHIO
AT this time, general correspondence gong on
,o nrodnce this result tremendously if possible, and
4 necessary, force it against the inclination OF Mr.
CLAW The ahest and most active of the Wing lead
era are engaged in the measure, some of whom are
onoosed to that individual personal grounds, bu
mos, Of them on the plea that he is not "ara''aose
New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts comprise
The principal boundary Of oere and decided operations
opainst the great Harry; and Nh Websters hand Is
ably aided by those who were never suspected OF COLO
ness in the Wing cause.
We now predict, having little insight OF the secre'
operations, that by the time the Wing National Con
vention is held the object of this conspiracy agalns
our favorite Wing candidate will have been perfected
and like il was at the Harrisburg Convention, some
patriotic Wing, with eyes full of crocodile tears, vii
rise in bubbering grief, and withdraw Mr. Clay''
name from the list of candidates This will be done
Sin the name Of patriotism, and with the appreciation
IF Mr.. Clay, but it will be that kind of appreciation
that compusion exlorts and that kind of patriotism
,ba, coons and hard cider created in 1870 or course
we shall do all in our power, consistent with modest
admiration of that great mans peculiar virtues ano
nety. to prevent this certain calamity. But what can
we do against such mighty combination OF cIrcum
stances = Cincinnati Inquirer
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Tpr PRAYER OK BCNKER's hill.

JrSY l7ru l775-BY MRS. L. II. sfGouHHEY
nu,nr the Battle of GGnkey's , venerable cersyma
knet on The with hind uprsed and gray head uncovered
and white the bullets whistle: ouni him. prayed Tor tue sue
cess of has ccmpatrots and de!ivsrance of his country
IL was an hurt Of fear and dread
High The 5c;;iG-cFv,
And round, IN heavy voilGies sp:cad
The cloud L. the SKY.
Twas no. when III f;.a, strength
ConiendIng nations meet,
Or love OF conquest nadiy hdfs
monarch trCm his seat:
Yet there, unuscd 10 tread
The path OF mortal strife
Who bat the saviour's flock had fed
Beside the foun Of life. 49,,
lie knelt hin where the black smoke wTeatheu,
HIS head was bow'd and bare,
While os infant land he b:caihed
che agony OF prayer
The column, red with early morn,
MAY tower BuuSeT's height,
And proudly tell race unborn,
Their Patro fathers might:
But ih1n, oh, patriarch, old and gray,
Thon prophet OF the free
Hlo sneit among the dead, that day,
What shall tame raise 10 thee:
IL j. not me that brass -taae,
" hich feel the teuca nt Time,
Should keep the record OF a faith
That woke Thy deed suoiiuie
Ne on tablet fair,
WA.ch CLOVIS when stars wax pale
A promise that the good MANS prayer
Shall his God prevail
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-30

a WHITE BLAcKBIRD.-We have often heard this
apparent contradiction in nature spoken Of but never
saw one until yesterday, when we were shown one
that was shot upon the farm of Esquire Mecken,
FIVE miles below this city II pure white, had all
the features and characteristics Of the black
bird, and had been seen for some days with flock OF
blackbrd,, they feeding and protecting il
Eheeiing Times.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-30
SETH SAUNDERS,
SAML. &. SCOTT,
THOMAS L. SCOTT,
RICHD. w. SCOTT.
S-wfd
May &c

Old WINES AND LIaUoRs-Also, GRocERIEs.-I have
avery large and general Of old Wines and Ii
quors of which have hand mprovns for
years aud said to be years M Groceries will
bear air comparison with the best in the city, as may regard
old Wines and Liquors be found most beneficial for the pre-
ervaton OF health when moderately and judiciousy used
mistaken belief in 50 PLAIN matter of fact assertion let him
enquire or call on the subscriber who has been regular tempe
s during The last 50 years Of his life and II not salts
TED win ms healthy appearance, they portrait of his
uncle who died few the State Of New York. aged
O years. and he knon to be- drinking fish
day he left Fereniosh then stripping
Aug % 3i-wly WM WALLACE.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-30

AS EDITOR CouRTISo An absent minded editor
having courted girl and applied to her father, the
old man said
"Wcll, you want my daughter; what sort of settle
ment will you makc' What will you give herr
"Give her.! cried he, looking up vacanily; "oh! III
give her puff"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-30

NTOTtCE-Was committed Tie Jail Of this county, on tie
IN 10Th day of March last Negro Woman, who hsrsci
Mary n'e she the property man BY III name q
Whn orh, formerly of Buckingham county, tts sale) and
now resides some: ere Ia State Of Alabama Mississippi
Mary Jane % 80 yeas Of age Of dark brown
teeth The owner Of said Slave required
properly pay charges and take her away, otherwise she will be
dealt with as the law Directs
JOHN THOMPSON, Ja,
Jailor of Goochiand county, Virginia.
siay - 122-wsw
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PREMIUM MACHINES,
And Prices Reduced to suit the Times.

Opro,its the Medical College, Richmond, Virginia
THE subscriber, proprietor Of the above sser
the best materials and by first rate wokmen that have been IN
his employment about thirteen years. the following most va
ius0'e LABoR.sAvING MACHINES, viz:
Machines Of = and horse Sizes s5 49, and sIlo; and
Smiths Patent Self olus Boxes and Cast steel Gudseons
al addition machines many advantages over
every other kind aud are considered by the best judges that
worked them for the last six years. Dc the 6sst IN use
Also Emmons Patent ChainBand Portable sefowers,
which are the most simple and convenient kind for moving and
may worked any number of horses from os-pce $780,
Also stationary Portable Geared HorsePowe with all
shafts of the best and approved kinds and OF size
Also parses highly approved we'd Premium Wheat Fans eons
Aso Parkers Patent Iron Cylinder, steespng
work either by hand horse power both, which greatly
large double cylinder kind SIS.
Also aord Double and Single Cleared Patent Saw-Cuttcrs
of which kinds he has sold about 0O and which has stood the
test In the hands Of the black aber for The last IL better
than any other kind.
foreman Mr. H. NJ. Smith, has lately nvenIed-aDd price TO
suit the mesSl0and which, for simplicity durability and
AO Gss Patent Psss CS'n G Mss6 M
Also Hay Presses the approved kinds and Screws and
Also Eiostine or Ware Cranes Of highly ap
Also Tobacco Fat,enng Mills, sinkers and Castings,
Also Mill Rounds and almost any kind of Machinery that
may be called for.
His Thashns Machines and orsePowers will be accompan-
led with printed directions for setting them working he
that that can read perform that part without any
difficulty.
For the information OF those unacquaned with the Machines
made the subscriber he thinks proper publish the following
certificate from the President of the Agricultural Society of the
county Of enrco, showing that awarded at
their Exhibition and Fair on his Thrashing Machnes Wheat
Fans and Corn. Shelters:
In compliance with Resolution Of the Henco Agricultural
Horticultural Society, directing me, President Of the
when requested certificates OF premiums awarded
at their Exhibition and Fair, held Richmond the 2Gth Of
May Is4l- do hereby certify that premiums awarded to
Parker fer his improved Thrashng Machines, Wheat
Smelling Machines exhibited by him al said Ex
hibition and Fair. j. H. TURNER, President
Premiums also awarded these Machines their
Exhibition and Fair, in 1872
CO. Should additional testimony be wanted show that these
greatly superior all others
The subscriber prepared to furnish those that may desire with
printed certificates their favor twenty Others
farmers in this State and refer
hundreds of others that have his Thrasng Machines in
All wishing procure these Thrasng Machines from
the subscriber, soe proprietor OF the patent right for this section
counTy,) his Premium Wheat Fans the present season,
please him with their orders early may
yenen that he may be able furnish them in good
JABEZ PARKER.
June % l3-w3w
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TRUST SALE-Pursuant deeds OF trust executed by
Robert s. Peatross Seth Saunders and Samuel g.
Scott bearing date the Goth day of November she ether TO
Thomas L. and Richard w Scott bearing date the 18th day Of
January s both duly admitted to record in the Clerks Office
Of Caroline County Court the subscribers pursuant TO Their re-
the premises sell public aucton TO the highest bidder Tor
cash. certain tract parcel of Land situated in Caroline coun
~ containing II acres the lands Of Henry Hill and
others together Gst aud Saw Mill &c. situated upon the
said land. Also another parcel OF Land Contiguous
thereto, counties Of Caroline and King William,
bounded by the lands Of Ellis g. Saunders and Others containing
Isl acres less Also the following Slaves viz: John
Pleasant Temple James, Eleanor and child Sarah Ann md Ca
rone the Stock every kind OF said Pn,ross his Plantation
Utensils his Household and Kitchen Furniture Also the inter-
Of said reaoss properly the possession of his
moher Mrs Peaiross The real property offered for sale IL
'nablesitaed In intelligent and agreeable neghbohood
about four miles from Hanover Court house The slaves like
~ Selling as Trustees the subscribers will convey only such
title as Is vested in them by the deeds aforesaid.
SETH SAUNDERS,
SAML. G. SCOTT,
THOMAS L. SCOTT,
RICHD. w. SCOTT.
May &c 5-wtd
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In the United States Court for Eastern District G Virginia
April %, si3
the of Bankruptcy Cendcnng OF the ci,y Of
Richmond, In the Eastern Virginia Dsrct
The said John Clendenng, who BANKRUPT
by this Court havin: filed petition praying discharge
IL Is Ordered that notice thereof he published newspaper
printed in the city Of Richmond seventy days least before e
18th day of July next when bearing will be had the
petition, the United States Court Room In the Ciry of
mond aud all creditors have proved their debts, other
In interest," appear at the said time and place.
show if any they have why the prayer Of said pe
toner should NOT be granted.
a Copy-Tcse, HENRY GIBSON, Clerk.
tiw
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to Hanover e viii psastce as heretofore 10 The b.
and County Courts of King William King an iens the C
over. In addition which he will regularly nssr re-
of the CITY of Richmond. Office Of selwind. ifaho.i
dence Of Archibald Govan Esq Post Office
June q
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CHARLES LUMsDEN,
Watch .Hcksr and y,,c,jfer p,f,rsbur0 In

As well as Spectacle Glasses every description fit in frames
lie great pains in the selection of his Spectacle Glasses
and he assures his friends that his Glasses Of the best
quality well ground and perfectly polshedand from his know
ledge OF the Science of Optics and the eye he Is
prepared give the most advice choosing Spec
tacles or Glasses All of which will be disposed of
bic terms.
~ Old Gold and Silver taken in exchange.
Petersburg, June 3d. 1913. l3-wtf
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DISRUPTION or THE CHURCH or SCOTLAND.


The meeting of the General Assembly OF The Church
of Scotland took place the 10Th ult and the event
which all must have anticIp aed, whatever anxiety was
entertained that it might he avoided has TAKEN pace
On The meeting Of the General Assembly, the ola
Moderator stated that in consequence Of The infringe
me mis- Of the civil courts their ecclesiastical Jurs
d;con and the refusal u the Legislature 10 acceoe 10
the Claim of Rights adopted at last Assembly, he ieit
called upon 20 protest against their now proceeding as
free and lawful Assembly OF the Church OF Scotland
He read the of protest-a document oil consl'
derab!c !englh--and bowling TO the Lord High Com
missioEers, the Marquis of Bue, Withdrew, followed
by the whole non-intruson party in the House On
the motion Of Doctor Mearns, Primo: pal Haldane OF
ST. Andrews voted TO the char, pro tem On as
sumng The chair, the Rev. Principal opened the meet
ing by prayer.
The Lord High Commissioner then delivered her
Moestys letter, which Of considerable length II
generally recommended obedience 10 the decisions OF
The civil courts oierirg the MD OF Parliament TO cor
any abuse that might exist in reference to the In
ducton of ministers, and expressing her Majesty WI
i,ngness TO consent which would recognize
the full light of the people to object and OF the Church
courts TO determine on all objections exclusively and
finally. The letter read without remark, and utter
other procedure of minor importance, The sede-
run, djourned until the next cay
| The next day the Assembly met at twelve clock,
according TO adjournment. The Moderator opened The
meeting with deeply impressive prayer. committee
appointed to prepare answer 10 her Majesty s
most gracious letter The proceedings generally, were
of the ordinary routine character. Prof. Alexander,
of ST Andrew s, suggested the proprety OF appointing
committee TO draw up pastoral letter, TO be address
ed 10 the People of Scotland, with regard to the
sent state Of the Church, warning them 10 s'ana IN
the CID paths and encouraging them TO strengthen, by
their zeal and seadastness the church of their fathers
which had been of the greatest bulwaks Of the
formed religion. 1t was agreed that The srhect should
be brought before The Assembly by overture Several
committees were appointed After prayer the Assembly
broke up
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Sept. 10, 1912.


Sale of Valuable and Celebrated Imported Stations -
Brunswick Courthouse, Va. ,.,
g ARFzDoS AND EMANCIPATION Pursuant 20 ~
y of the Circnit Superior Coart Of Law and Cn1n, q
Brunswick county, pronounced September te,ni ~ III.
SELL on MONDAY the 2Ch day of June, ls;3 to inc ,
der al Lawrrncevie, Brunswick Court house Va, r IL
day the interest OF The estate Of hs late John aver, -
III. imported Horses Emancipation and sarr"donrl r.,
third part of Emancipation and oneonnh ra: OF eap VS..
other portions belonging TO WIN. and Edmund To"nes anu
G. Spman. -. t,o,.,. AZ,
blood, performance and high ehaaeter" me ;r fr
well known the public need comment ,aired To-,
which have been shown the mrf, have faY sSd 90,
character Of their sres, and Of them IS now are
stands in the West , d,s!rri
Any gentleman wishing purchase the iniere dSre.s
further Information on the subject. can obtain u " "a
VIM. Townes, GAINESVILLE. Meckenburs COUNTY N. p
The terms Of sale will be credit OF twelve "o"'
CHASER giving bonds WIN sa'=iA'I.' HARRISON g,et
May y
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ID ENJOYED TO u opposite side OF The street, and cn
III Franklin Hotel John Eareys Old Sand, South scs "
Main, ID house from Governor street. a.. 81
We would this late opportunity OF thanking the pubic
vors received the last six IL not our design
establish ourselves through the press hui 10 do II BY R'h
tisaction call npon us, which consider laf t
any basis and Of which we are glad 70 kno" q"
been almost universal. ga.
our design pursue the course nj this Tine ana
future All goods sold by that do not please ~ en
y t Color make, fashion, otherwise, can be returned
the money rcfunded-provided, the shall not nave
worn. We have this time large stock il not larger @
any in the State In line of business, and would ~
invite economist give call before purchasins a'
anime for HIMSELF and If not pronounced = @
lower other In the CITY, we shall be very mn9
We have Cloth Coats Sl2: while others charge " i@
and trimming; the customer furnishing the CLOTH and
that sold for Sill; and Vests, Shirts Drawers %
Cravats, Stocks Suspende Socks Gloves and Collars e c
kinds and qualities and all other articles usually KEEP S m
iers, Of which determined To sell low Tor ea, r
guest the public call and whether they want % p!
80 az '''a' 1a''iA''4 J. DRANNAN co
Sept 10, 1912. %-mH-