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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-31
SEVERAL VOTERS.
COMMUNICATED
James Rircr and Kanarha Company-.7mpie, Thoug
I'd

COMMUNICATED
James Rirer and Kana,cha Company-.4mpie, Thougl
Tardy Justice!
The friends of this fret and noblest work of the
State, will rejoice learn, that a full meeting
the Stockholders held on the evening Of the 95.h ni
slant, Joseph G. Cabel Esq, and the entire Bosrd
the old Directory, who were eligible, were re elected
Not vote was registered against Mr. Cabell. TIM
reelection was, (aiter grumbng speech from one
dissatisfied Stockholder,) made by acclama ion, an
that of the Directors by such decisive majority, al
10 prove the strong hold they have, and deservedy
have, the public confidence. THIS result is act
of ample justice TO the able and admirable President
and his worthy associates of the Directory. Assaet
from various quarters, this combined hostile move.
ment had, for time, shaken the confidence of some Of
most intelligent and trust worthy citizens, in hef
prudence and skill. The General Assembly, early 10
its session, determined thorough investigation Of
the affairs of the corporation. THIS was coaided h
large and able joint committee Of the Senate snt
House Of Delegates They proceeded to make :
searching enquiry into the affairs of the ComPan!
its works, and the fidelity with which its officers bal
discharged their duty. Composed, as these COMMITTEES
were, of gentlemen from every quarter OF the Commo
wealth. and of every political complexion, and man
of them representa-. districts of country hostile
the work, yet report of the most favorable char'cs
was unanimously adopted and submitted 10 boi'
Houses. Influenced by no personal favorI,ism-oy'
party associations, and by no local Interests ines
committees, after inspecting the whole line oil "
provement, examining the manner in which the SOS
has been executed and looking in the most scru'lnta
manner, through the books and the transactions OF To-
Company, Eel, called on TO report in the mos, favoia'
and complimentary manner on all these subjects 81 10
vestigation. And then came the browning &C, Of Al
tardily done-yet, when done, il was in the most !
umphant manner. The stockholders met, and with 's'
voice, and undivided vote, declared the Pfesd''
and the Directory entitled 10 their continued and :.
diminished confidence. May it ever be thus IN 'A u
institutions Of our beloved Common wealth .o
A STOCKHOLDEk
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-31
TO TIE EDITORS Of TIE ENQUIRER

TO TIE EDITORS OF TIE ENQUIRER.
We perceive from the sketch of the proceedings Gf
the Democratic Convention which you have published
that four delegates 10 the National Convention are 10
be selected from each Congressional District Beley
ing that in this district the county of Matthew'S from
It's consistent and steady adherence TO the principles
Democracy, is at least entitled TO delegate, We
nominate and recommend to the Democratic voters Of
the district, John R. Pollard, Esq as gentleman
ry way qualified 10 fill the post and discharge the trust
We deem it almost unnecessary to add, That MIR. Pol
lard is entitled to this expression of confidence from The
party, account of his known devotion TO Democrats:
principles, and the ability with which he has served 10
advance the cause OF equal rights and popular govern
ment Equal rights to all exclusive privileges to
is his MOTTO and the flag which he has borne sunshine
and in storm, and through evil well good report
and you, Mr. Editors witnesses that his pen has no.
been idle in the various political struggles which has:
recently agitaed the country.
SEVERAL VOTERS
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-31

~ We are compelled to lay over till Tuesday. the
proceedings of the Democrats Of Brunswick county
They have appointed % delegates to attend the district,
convention, to be held in Petersburg Tuesday neI',
and pledge themselves 10 abide by the decision Of
said convention. In their resolutions they approve Of
the recommendation for the meeting of the National
Convention, on the fourth Monday in November next,
and have nominated, Democratic candidates for the
Legislature, Col. William Meredith and Colonel E.
H. H. Blck, their late "good and faithful Delegates
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-31

The report of the shooting Of five seamen Q" !, j
the U. s. ship John Adams cannot be true, . h,
it's origin probably in the fact of the John aa' 's,os
ing received on board from whaling ship h'e
charged with mutiny. ..,.,oa
We have seen another report also in ci'cD,'IJ s.
Captain Voorhees,, of the Navy, having soS SUM-,
Boyle. This report is certainly false, and
no other foundation than some injury sos" .,l
Lieut.. BOYLE in one of his hands by the acc'd 'n''
charge Of 6re.arm, in consequence 0i WIN"
said TO be on his return home. ..u.,.,a,
Yesterdays Nat iafsi'g'"'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-31
James Rise- and Kana,eha Company,

The adjourned meeting of the Slockholte', !"
place Saturday night. The act recently passed y '
Legislature, was adopted as part Of the cbane.
the Company. Mr.. Cabell was unanimously reP ~.
President. John A. Lancaster Of Richmond, smlD'
H. Davis Of Lynchburg, Thomas NJ. R'ndu''pl H.
Brunswick, Allan T. Caperton Of Monroe, anl -.
Brockenbrough of Richmond, were elected DIIee.
The act of the Legislature forbade the appo'n'neD,
more than three Of the old Directors when VIZ.
count for the omission TO re.elect Messrs Si''p''
Warwick, Harvie and II. Caperton. o....r
resolution was adopted u:giDg upon the pt i.@
the most rigid economy in every branch OF Inc ''D'
nys service.-R. Wing.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-31

Il - The Musical world of Richmond has been la,cy
charmed by the Concerts of Messrs. Nagel and Demp
ster. The former brought with him European re-
pulation as one Of the abest mators Of the grea, Pa
canini His violin, like the barban Of Psani, mmor
tazed BY Bulwcr, on Tuesday night threw spell over
crowded audience OF brighl-eyed ladies. and grave
and dgniiied Senators and members, who had Just sha
ken off the dry subjects of taxation and representation
Mr.. Dempsters ballads produced much effect. We wish
them success in their musical tour.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-31

General Solomon Van Rensselaer, has been removed
from the Post Office Of Albany-and the New York
American says, "Mr. James D. WATSON, staunch
adherent of Mr.. Van Buren,, has been made Postmaster
in his stead The Madisonian says, that he was re.
moved for eauSe-,hat it was desired by men of all
parties in Albany that there were frequent paut,
Of Irregularities and remssness in office repeated
warnings, but no amendment.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-31

q James P Cooke, Esq, having declined being a
candidate for the county Of Amelia, requested
10 announce MIR. Lewis E. Harvie as the Democratic
Republican candidate to represent that county in the
next General Assembly.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-31

o. The Republican Meeting in Hanover, on TUESDAY
last (Col. Goodall in the Chair) nominated MIR. J. D.
Brown, the candidate for the county We have re.
ceved very interesting account from Corresponden,
Of the Meetng-and OF the first discussion between
Messrs j. w. Jones and j. NJ. Bolts He represents NJ,
Bolts to have been completely used up. Mr. Jones ana
lyzed Mr. Bolts Address to the Dstrc. in searching
a STYLE that, as a distinguished member of the b,
said "Mr Jones took the Address completely to pie
ces tina; il deied human ingenuity to put it ,ogethe,
again" We are sorry that We did not receive the
Communication until last night, too late to appear h.
morning. 1t will be published in our next
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-31

u In publishing the Tax bill in our last, We omitted
the following section, which hasten TO lay before
readers for the information Of the commissioners Of
the Revenue in particular
~. Be IL further enacted, That the tax herein p,o-
vded 10 be laid upon the salaries Of the officers of The
State Government shall be deducted by the Audo, OF
Public Accounts quarterly, or at such periods as said
salaries may become due and payable; and the com.
mssioners Of the revenue, in listing taxable subjects
hereby directed TO omit such salaries in their Isis
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-31

OF Mr.. John w. Jones will address the People Of
Henrico, next Monday, at their Court house. Mr..
JONES' il is ascerained will moi be able to address The
citizens of Richmond, at the City Hall, on Monday
night, as was expected, account Of his engage.
ments in another quarter. The citizens Of Richmond
are therefore, respectfully invited TO attend, at Henri
CO Court. house on Monday next.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-31

The bill extending the jurisdiction Of single justices,
was on Tuesday last laid the table in the Senate
by vote of is TO g.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-31

Is9 The first Of 4 Series of Structures on The Ad-
dress Of the late Wing Convention will appear on
Tuesday.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-31

u We find the following in the postscript of ve,
terday's Wing. The passengers on Wednesday nigh,
reported similar facts:
"A letter from Washington, dated Tuesday evenp,
says Judge Upshur had fight to day, with Mr.
Spencer at the Presidents mansion. This beioy
Cabinet day, the question was presented, whether 10
confirm the decision of the Court Martial in the cas-.
of Capt. Mackenzie. The affair will probably lead n
a dissolution of the Cabinet. You may rely upon ,hs
truth of this"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-31
TIE TWO CREEDs.-(


The Republican Creed.
A strict construction Of the
Constitution.
No United States Bank.
No Protective Tariff.
No Land Distribution-bul
the Land Fund applied TO hear
the common expenses OF a COM
mon Government.
No retrospective Bankrupt
Law-to encourage fraud, and
destroy confidence Of man In
man.
No Public Debt.
Economy in all things. Re
trcnchmenis IN all things.
A veto preserved, as 4 Con.
seryative power.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-31

II The Wing charges the Democrats of The r.
laure with having elected Speaker who proved ns
fit for the post. He presided with neither dgnv ~; W.
Partially. ability" To show how much fa,b !. 'I y.
be put in these loose assertions Of the Wing, we r.s,
our readers 10 the resolution brought forward BY Ma
Crutchfeld Whig commenting the Speaker for h:
dignity, imparality, and ability" which resol,ton
was unanimously adoped-(of course, all the Who.
voted for it) The attacks of the Wing, upon the De-
mocratic members of the Legislature, are all Of
piece with the above and the people can decide ae.
cordingly what weight should be given to them
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-31

l<oOsc bltliuuiHdiIlHIsln
A so million Bank.
| A high, discriminating, Pio-
tcctivs Tariff.
| A Distribution Of the Land
Fund-to subsidize the S,atr.,
and 10 furnish n pretext for al
| augmented Tariff.
A Bankrupt Law--as "par Q,
a system Of relief Ia the coan.
try."-lM Cidy's Speech, Jaat
26, lsiI.1
/ "A Public Debt a public bles.
sing."-t alexander Hamtl;on. Il,
head # the Federal Party.
A liberal disbursement in all
things--embracing roads, riven,
| canals, aud what nol'
Henry Clay, as the proiec,o'
and loyal Congress, the IL
strument OF his abuses.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-31

FOX THE E-VVUTKER.
Sc YE BETWEEN THEN.
The Whig and F,ierG! CRED.
Loose INSTRUMENTATION.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-31

We from the Letter OF the TapPahannock Correspond
in reply the delegate Of Essex who him
have misunderstood him. The writer replies, and repeats
all he did ray lin his first letter s substantially true" We
The correspondence before AMI the writer submits he use Of
ii discretion. We shall publish it. ada
syllable upon the suhec-caying il 10 the writer when
Mr. Gs card and explanation. - lake such his
discretion may suggest.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-31

bear the bufthen Driven from this ground, beaten
upon every vote; they fly 10 the other extreme,
and sgmatze the bill as odious, because it has not at
tanned equal and exact justice. We point TO the public
journals Of their pury 10 the resolutions OF their public
meetings, to the speeches of their representatives in
the Legislature, many evidences Of the vindIcve
fury with which the friends Of the bill have been
assaed. If the Democratic party in the Legislature,
have preserved the credit of the Stae-if they have
rendered the taxes equal and just they have not
labored in vain. And it is honestly believed, that they
have effected this object.
The public can scarcely credit the fact that in The
impotent madness of their parzan feelings, the Wing
meetings, the Wing orators and the whg presses have
assaed this bill and its friends, for those principles
which have existed for years in practice without com
plant Such for instance as the lot tax, continued IN
the bill it has existed for fifty years They have the
merit of the discovery, tina, requiring merchants to pay
in proportion TO their abity-the large capitalist more
and the small the same Us he has hitherto pald-ls q
monstrous oppression upon the small dealer! They at
fect too TO be astounded with discovery that
tioneers are taxed higher and differently from other
merchandise fact occurring daily IN the taxes OF their
own city (of Richmond) under their own eyes
The cities have complained the loudest. But ought
they forget too that Of this debt has been
created for internal improvement, connecting Lynch
burg, Fredericksburg, Richmond, petersburg and Nor
olk-that the interest paid by the people, in tax
es on this sum- is $780, 00-that the whole taxes OF
these cities. paid into the State Treasury, from every
source is Sl05 600 Deducting 45,000 as their share
of the burhen of the ordinary expenses Of the Govern
ment, they pay but one per cent of the interest Of the
debt created for their special bene6t-und the rest of
State large portion Of which no manner
cent Their representatives. have invariably voted for
the expenditures and violently oppose all modes Of
raising taxes for the payment Of the Invertebrates
the ,az ,cas troun upon the land and labor. The re-
preventative of the city Of Richmond, after opposing
the present BILL in all its stages upon the final passage
hat bo hay q
as % cen,s-or &C per cent advance! Thus, avowng
disposition TO throw upon the land of the country the
burhen OF those debts which had been created for the
benefit Of the cities.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-24
Prepare! Prepared!

The Wing Young Men Of The town OF Rutland,
arc requested 10 meet at the Court House, on Fri
d5y Angus, 25h AT o'clock r NJ. for the purpose
Of nominating suitable Wig candidate, for town
Representative. Come one Come aH.!
Rutland, Aug. %, isi3.
In directing attention 10 the above call for The
frs, meeting Of the Young Wings OF the town OF
Rutland, for the purpose OF nominating candidate
FOR Representative, it is unnecessary 10 say thai,
there should bc prompt attendance Of every Wing
Young Man. II is web known that formerly 1t has
been lefi entirely a lew Older and more influential
men 10 make the selection Ga this suhjecIrublc
sentiment is fast changing, and II is believed by
most men, tina, the Young Men should take a more
active part in the selection of candidate to repre-
sent only the topn bu, the political principles
which they are so jealous in maintaining.
Let then erery young be he Farmer Mechan
ic or Labofing Man, who feels proper interest in
the success of Whig principles and Wing men, who
believes in the necessity of Protective Tarlf, and
the other leading measures of the wing party, who
believes the wings TO be the honest advocates Of
those measures, and the Locolocos the dishonest,
oppOsers OF them--let every such one, come to the
meeting unawed by the fear of diciaon from secia-
riaa, monetary political cii9ues Let him bu,
come with feelings of compromsing concession and
union, and wing principles shall still be pre- -omi-
nent. Com.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-24
Select Sch col.

4 SELECT SCHOOL will be opened in the east
IN par, OF Orwell, W. on Monday the IlIh OF
Sept to continue eleven weeks, in large and con
venient school room near the dwelling OF Dea Sam
uel Young, under The care and tuition of Mr. Free
man Pollard, whose experience, qualifications and
well known success teacher, Justly enitle hin,
To the extensive patronage which he has invariably
received.
Instruction will be given in all the common Eng
lsh branches, Algebra, Geometry, Surveying, Nat
ural and Moral Philosophy. Chemistry, &c. Spe-
cia attention will be given to those wishing to pre-
pare for teaching, Tnion 50 90. Board may be
obtained in respectable families the most
able terms. ID. A MILLis0Tos
Hubbardton, Aug. II, 1913 3i:30
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-24

Th,pt vTrn ENetssp One q our packet ships
now loading iot Liverpool has hoard the follow
ing atnoles. which compose her cargo 80 far, VIZ
goo bels. -four 65o bills lard 500 hkies butter .
GOO chs and boxes Of CHEESE 30 tons spermaceu oil
2 uvcives, uboui 20 tons measure, Of clocks All
these comodes, exocp, the small quantity ~ -four,
are new articles Of eXpou to England. and the en-.
Tire cargo goes forward 10 consequence Of tie &c.
cent notifications Of the British tariff - Journal 81
Cntufrrcr.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-24

Tie Boi1s tsfr,ea he S,oss AID 10 rsifsss, --
4 ial detail Of TIC ba',le between ihe Sions and
Fawneos is given by Me- Mailer, ssen' iot he rni.
ted Statos 81 Council nlufs. IL Is sid nst DOC
horses were tskca by tie Ssuat, and sbout 10 were
shot Gown. The number Of Siouv Indians Allied Is
a., known. Tie PaWnoes Represent that there were
plenty Both parties cauicd OF their dead. TIE
olic ial despatch does hot state how many Of The
Pawneo. ~ore killed, bot il IL aseeriaintd TIA, TIC
number fetty-siN
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-24

CRors The wheat crop ia this quarter is now
harvested, aud some estimate may be formed Of us
quantity AMI qualify The last IS excellent, and
several samples have been purchased, weighing
% lbs to The bushel The quantity is not "a great
as IN some years, bat may be considered lair av
crage crop, ani far above what could have been
anticipated six weeks since. Summer crops have
suffered some Of late by dtaught put we have now
a fine rain, which Il sufficient quantity falls, viii
l'1'io cause for complaini--crops might be better
but then, again, they might be much Worse
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-24

lfo tnshols n another casc, a, OnonIaga Io.
low two acres Of ground yielded over ngiiy bu,A
~, AMI crop q % acres is now comfortably
TO 'ufn on 80 bushels who're no, more than 500
was aniie plicd before The harvest Ia another re-.
spec' too Toe crops exceeds the products Of former
yens Il Weighs 90 10 G5 It's to the MEASURED
bnshei, whereas ordinarily the weight seldom
comes up ~ 90 OF even 81
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-24
From he Wsfern State Journal August 9
THE WHEAT CROP.

Ter ,bsn he NOD sanquine expected a friend N
this village owned field Of less than five acres
While las, spring bad the appearance Of being al
mos en,ireiy winter kilied We saw him ihresh-
ing Il ,his ss, week, and when about ihree4ouflhs
through wilh their work, he hands we're betting
upon an estimate Of The qusaily --oyer or under
sc bushels On teing cleaned II measured Ou'
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-24
THERMoMETRIoAL OBSERVATIONS.
Prepared Weekly.l
DIED.

At Wsllingford, July I'd. Mary, wife of the late
Daniel Hubbard, deceased, iarmerly OF Leicester =,
Mass, in the SSH year of her age.
Al Pittsfeld, on the 22d inst, Penuil Child Esq.
in the s7th year Of his age.
In Brandon, on the 18th inst Betsey Wood. wife
Of Levi Wood, formerly Of Rutland, IN The Goth year
Of her age, after long and painful illness, which
she endured with christian lortludo and resignation,
in full expectation Of blessed immortality. lEas-
TEN and Western papers are Ieanesed 70 COPY
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-24
LETTER FROM JUDGE MATTocKs.

FtACnAH, July IT 1913.
Nj HoLcoNn- sif-I have this day received
f71r paper, the Vote Of Freedom, Of the 9Th
esanL in which there is leter from yon quot.
"a q remark from the New York Tribune, which
s.'sf giving tho names Of the persons nominated
y NE Vernon, Wing State CONVENTION, says,
NJ ne gentlemen are EEirartrirg aAcongT0@
80 lslenis Of Henry Clay" AID IN yoaI Ia.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-24
Notice

Is hereby given that meeting Of the Young Mems
Liberal Party will be held at the Court House in
Rutland on Saturday, the twenty sixth day OF
August, Isi3 a, o'clock p. NJ. for the purpose OF
nominating candidate 10 represent said town in
House OF Representatives Of this state.
Let every old man, middle aged man, and young
man, favorable TO this party, come to the meeting
Rally! Rally :.
ii. H. DYER,
JESSE l.. BILLINGS,
NJ. G.. EvERrs, ra co,
s. JosEs GRlGGs, NV" 0''"
JoHN CAIN,
Isaac MArHEwsoN,
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-24
THE BLACK WING TARIFF,

Opposition now and hencefonh to the TIA
ui) Bill, its principles and its purposes, is duty
which will find no division in the ranks of the
Democracy Mobile Register Ia LOcctoe0 pa
perl
With this motto from rabid locofoco journ-
al, we will proceed TO give few specimens of for
eign Tariffs and then enquire il the ocofoeo doc
trne Of opposition to the Tariff It's principles and
purposes which finds no division in the ranks Of
democracy Is grounded in justice or common
sense.
The Congressional documents show that the
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-24
Ton, and Tonnage of the Canals.

Account of tolls received on oil the canals of this
state, and OF the lockages at Aeranhef's Lock,
three miles west Of Schneeisdy, to the Isi of Au-
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-24
Listers Notice.

THE listers Of the town Of Ru,Aad hctsby Give
i notice that thcy will attend to hsanne apposis
and objections 60 ns. on the Soih and 1ist
inst at 'hc eflicc Of Dr Jas ~ Poster
". D BLANCHARD.
SAML GNlGGS,
JAS u. PORTER
Rutland. Aug. 10. tsls sgas
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-24
Book Binding.
UNITED STATES DlsTElaT CURT,
Far me Disfriei 81 Vermont
IN BANKRUPTCY

N0iire 70 show cause sRsinst petitions o.
I.ocius n Crooks Of Brandon, and
Thomss HskGess q Rnl@Dd,
g., ,b.ir D,eba,ge SOD cenfcaie. as baLkrvp's, a.
IA. Office Of Samuel Pfeaiis. 10 Montpelier 10 SAD
district, On TUESDAY lie Isih DAY 81 N0'eHlotf'
A ID 1913. az 10 4. "
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-24
Lea,ing lar inerease 81 slI olI,eI ofIices si.as

The Slo325I represents the increase Of produce
rom and meTchandise 70 western states by tie way
Buffalo. The 81 ,2s3 repieseeis The increase over
LAST year in the home burners or business q this
siaie.-Arrus