The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-26

1NICHMOND, Hs JAZZ ~ AS-0'
Fail of a F,ancier-D,.l Prsrcmted-Nodh IN Rich
,uond-Deafh of Nh IVhifs


RIcAMoSD, Va, Jan. II, lS4S.
FaH of Fiaancier--D.el Prsremtei-Noah in Rich
mOnd-Death Of Mr.. TYhits.
o THE EDITOR OF The HERALD-
The nine days wonder occasioned by the "evc-
ton" OF Dr. Brockenbroush President OF the
Bank of Virginia, has nearly ceased TO he talked
about, except by the honest portion OF the demo-
crazy, Cf there be any honor in politics at al) who
are delighted in getting rid of this Old Man OF the
Mountain" who has been a stumblingb block to the
faithful for several years past holding the position
he did in perhaps the worst system of banking to be
found, united, as it is, with the State, and he
leader al the same time spar excellence" Of the
" Democracie.' His particular friends, and up
holders OF " the SYSTEM" endeavored to ease his
fall by offering him public dinner at the Exchange
Hotel but "the 10th don't dance," or, in other
words, il was voted vulgar to dine in g. Tavern;"
and the Doctor, of course, decliaed the invitation
The correspondence on the occasion you will flnd
In the Wing or Enquirer
There was almost flare up within the last two
or three days here, growing out OF the bitter per-
sonal warfare which has been wagng for some time
which shall not attempt to decide. The immed-
ate cause OF the difficulty was an article in the Wing
of Tuesday last, (and Dellegerent enough) which
was followed by challenge TO ]. H. Peasants. by
quirer. It was to have been fought within two
miles OF the city, at place called Clark's Spring.
but which has been most happily prevented
e. Blessed are the personal---very. by the inter
ference OF three of most es.imable citizens as
arbtrators or referees, owing mainly, presume, TO
the most extraordinary terms OF the meeting as ar
ranged by the seconds of the parties. The terms,
as understood on the street, to fight with guns
the guns to lie on the ground-to be picked up after
the word, ready one, two, three-hre. But how
Mr.. Ritchies second could for one moment listen
or countenance his friend to hostile meeting on
such terms, passeth all understanding, 10 say the
least of it, 1t is firm belief that Mr.. Richie is
near.sighted that he cannot see distinctly five
YARDS much less twenty five, and stand the shadow
of a chance Tor his life with such an opponent.
Under the circumstances we consider 1t most
fortunate the affair has terminated thus and proba
bly, saved the life of most excellent young man,
whom we would advise most sincerely, 1t he should
ever find himself in difficulty of the kind again, to
seek the advice of older and cooler ads to arrange
his preliminares for him.
Your friend Major Noah, was here last week, os-
tenslby to arrange the old slave difficulty between
New York and Virginia, but really to see what
How he succeeded, time alone will show. He APP
peared to enjoy himself amazingly, figuring about
for day or two in the capitol with the dignitarles
of the Old Dominion
That eslimable and kind hearted man, T. w.
White, Esq. editor and proprietor of the Southern
Literary Messenger, died last week, occasoned by
a second attack of paralysis he having recov-
cred his health since his first severe attack in New
York, some time last summer. The Messenger we
understand, however, will still be continued under
the auspices of one of Mr. Whites family, who will
carry it on for the benefit of his amiabe daughters
thus suddenly deprived Of kind father, they having
already secured the assistance OF literary talents Of
the highest order.
For every thing else in the shape of interesting
news, scan mag" &c, &C., refer to Corporal
Sreeter of the Star. ....Anreuoir."
Yours, BENEDICT,