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r AW NoTICE-WILLiAM DANIEI. IN, ATTORNEY Ar
Law, LySehSurg Ia, acads regularly lie Superior
Inferior Courts of c Of Campbell Bedford AMI Am
herst and Of the corporation of Inchhug and aio Superior
Court OF Buckingham
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Deaths.


ed ut the family residence. in Hanover the morning
ul;imn, after short and painful Illness IIuGH TuoMA-
son al Thomas Nelson ESQ., in tho 3Gh
Ills age Thus suddenly down, prime Of life,
whose manly form, robust constitutions and habits gayr
the arest PROMISE oiong lr-leavins his friends the solemn
wa:nns hn ye also ready for in such hour We think
the son 81 man cnne,h" From his childhood, Mr. Nelson's cha
rsr had been adorned by the most exemplary moral department,
lie was good and ohedirn kind and nrctionate brother
and true friend Amiabe in his disposition, and conciatoy M
ILL., MANNERS he has left behind him many fricads, and
ies But he did no; rely his excellence of character
Tor acceptance with his God: he trusted
mediation OF Divine Redeemed lie believer
Chris ana c0nsste, member o lis Church He died death
The righteous and trust has exchanged the tolls and
he OF the Church militant FOR the sores OF the Church
plant
MFRS WILLIAM MAYO has tiree large which shs
~ would be glad 10 Oil with boar.icrs.
IAN 10 19-il
110 BUSHELS GLOVER SEED
A%O For sale by
WORKMAN, McCRUDER & co.
Jan. 10 1g-I
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JEFFERSON COUNTY.

AT meeting OF the Democrats of Jefferson, held al
the Court house. on Monday, the 18th day OF Decem
Der, on motion of Henry Bedinger, Esq, John Hum
ph.eys was called to the Chair, aud isaac Fouke and
b. F. Washington were appointed Secretaries.
The object of the meeting having been explained by
II. Bedinger. on motion, 1t was
Rcsotued, That 4 committee OF seven be appointed
by the chair to draft resolutions Tor The meeting
Whereupop, the following gentlemen were named at
said committee: Col. Baxton Davenport II. Bedinger
Benz Wilson, Joseph Shewa'ter, Col. X. Lucas, Gar
land Davis, and Charles 3 Harding.
The Committee having retired, their return re-
ported the following resolutions, which were unani
mously adopted by the meeting:
Wkerces, The tine IS fast approaching when, rs cit.
Gems Of great Republic, Wi! be called upon t,
ercse The most important prerogatves of free people
the casting those which are to shake sustain
the pillars of national prosperity, and believing thai
he principles for hch The Democracy and
yer have been coneudng, since ;he Foundation of cur
Government are essential l., aaG identified with, the
true interests o! ou; county We have dis cay met To-
Sehcr u take into consideration such measures n Il
insure our united and harmonious action in the
me Presdena, contest, and Ct the t:sne 10 enter
our most Slam protest against ,He policy O: the WIG
party in seeking u nix upon the cnanry al
war with the Const tuition. ard in di!ec. conf! with
The genius OF our Government
RESOLVED, therefore. That The General Governmen,
is possessed of inherent powcrs but should be go
yerued in its action by these which have been lega-
ted 10 it by the individual Stl.es that there is fea-
lure in our political system essential to liberty
than the unimpaired soveregn,cs Of the States and
tina, in the watchtul guardianship exercised by them
over their rights, ard the powers OF the General Go.
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At a Democratic meeting Of the citizens OF Harri
son county, held al Carkshnrg on the 2lst ult Geo
II Lee was appointed President and w. D. Williams
Secretary.
The President explained the object of the meeting
That this meeting had been called for the purpose oil
devsIng plan for the appointment Of delegates to
represent this Congressional District IN the National
Democratic Convention t, be held at Baltimore IN May
next. To effect which, plans had been suggested
one, that Convention should b. held in each Con
essionai District and that should appoint four dc
gaes the National Con invention: onother was, that
each Congressional District be divided into four equal
Districts and that each of those subdivisions elect one
delegate 10 the National Convention.
The latter approved by the President, and IN
formally adopted by thu meet'ng according to which
plan the counties of Rchie Harrison and Barbour
would be entitled 10 one delegate.
DIR. Dolbeare then offered the following Resou-
ton:
Reso'oed, That this meeting now proceed 10 nomi.
nate several suitable candidates represent the coun
ties Of Richie Harrison and Barbour, in the National
Democratic Convention one Of whom should be ap-
proved by future mee,ings Of the Democracy OF the
aforesaid counties.
This resolution called forth considerable discussion
If the Two plans of appointing delegates, advertec
by the President, but finally carried by cons,
darabe majority.
Messrs Joseph Johnson, Benz Basel, r., and Jesse
Flowers, severa!ly nominated to represent The
counties of Richie, Harrison aud Barbour in the Ma
tional Convention.
Mr.. Shlnn offered the following resolution, which
was adopted
Rssoirtd, That polls be opened at each Of the elec
ton precincts of this county unit, March next and that
the candldats who shall receive the greatest number
of votes shall be the nominee of this unity, TO re-
present the counties Of Richie, Harrison and Bar
hour, in the National Conventions and that we re
commend like proceedings 10 the Democracy of Richie
and Barbour, and 10 the other counties of this Dis
trict.
On motion of Dr. Doihaare, Robert johnson, c. W
Smith, and Cyrus Vance, were appointed Cores
pond'ng Committee.
The meeting then adjourned sine die.
&. IL. LEE, Prcst
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We lay before our readers this morning the proceed
inrs of our Democratic friends Of old Federal Augusta
They manifest noble spiritthey show, that although
in minority, they will do their duty, and their whole
duty No county this State any other can boast
of more who'e-sou.d Democracy Than are 10 De
there found Our old friend, NJ. CARRIER, Democrat
of tian oty years standing has been placed al
the head OF their Democratic Association HIS sterling
ntrgriiy-hls unloading devotion to Princlpl.-his
experence--his sound ard practical sense-a Justly
en,ille him - the Presidency oil their Association.
A word two 10 our own obligation. We desire
old Rock bridge fully represented, and we trust
that ell who have been appointed Will make il conyenI-
ent to attend. Let the Convention be worthy OF The
strongest Democratic District in the State Recollect
that this glorious District saved the Old STATE IN loio
from the disgrace of Federal coon-skin triumph. We
urge the delegation 10 attend in body. Let them DO
so, and shall then have The proud consciousness OF
knowing that at least have not been unmindlul OF
our duty L,Iingt0n Pultey Star.
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DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATIONS.

From thp ren,oest part of Louisiana to the Aroos
took Milne, exchange papers bring u evidence
Of systematic org inzat.on OF the Democratic party
Virginia has taken the lead in this business, with more
than ordinary energy. With presclence which has
always distinguished her, she percevss the accnmul'
ton OF dangers which nov threaten IN the combination
of new AMI greater Federal measures, with The old
schemes which are stili cherished Every R'chm md
Enquirer received, announces meetings OF tie people
in different couaiies, which we see Gil tie disn
ruished Republicans known to US taking part. Accc.
mack, Buckingham and Aibsmare were among The
last winch we have observed and We lind III all the
political papeis enanatng from them, and the action
resolved on The spirit which has Characterised the Old
Dominion in her contests for free principles
In North Carolina Il Convention has been ned which
has thoroughly united every portion OF the Democracy
in The common cause.
la Georaia, another State Convention has been con
vened, which, as we understand, confirms The io:me!
delegation chosen for the Baltimore Convention bu
has taken off the restriction IN favor OF the Southern
candidate for the Presidency, and instructed the del
gates to for whlierer candidate may most probably
embody The greatest vote of tie Democracy OF the
Union
The ALBANIA Con vention we have already noticed
The same spirit breathes throughout the whole South
From remote county of louisiana (CarrolD We have
Just received bndge of Democratic Associations, which
are forming throughout the Sttte.
From the indications in the popular branch OF Con
eress we have no doubt that the enthusiasm oil The
people will be we'll s:csnded here by their RePresen
tatyes.
For ourselves, as publishers of the journal which
has been upheld for the last thirteen years by the avn
and patronage of our parry, say, that all iiIs
becomes our position shall be done 10 serve the cause
Our Congressional pers will spread before The coun
Try, in full, all that Congress may do In another
cheap publication, will condense whatever may De
elected either in that body or IN the canvass Tor Inc
Presidency in every section of the country No pom
of Importance will escape its invsstgatlon and no IN
formation which may be required will fail to be i'm
parted. THIS Extra Globe propose 10 place at The
disposal of the Democratic Associations, when consI
derabe quantity purchased, at but tile more than
taken by individuals, the usual price will be charged
lGiobs.
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u
AT an adjourned meeting oil the Democratic Rrpub-
cans Of the county Of Goochand held at their Corr'
House on Monday, the 18th instant lh4t beng CouI'
DIV. Col Peter Guerrant in the Chair, and John NJ.
Treviliau Secretary
The Committee which appointed at Noyen'-
Der Court in discharge of The duty assigned them,
ported through their Chairman, the following Const:-
tuition of the Goochland Democratic Association.
PREAMBLE.
Whereas We bel eve that the liberty OF our country
cannot be secured by cur exercising pow
er not entrusted 10 them by the people, but the
ttary Is endangered by every usnrpation; ard as we
can find Federal Constitution 70! the
establishment Of great monied arsiocracy, with ex
elusive privileges dangerous powers and corruPting
tendencies; nor any provision authorizing the imposi-
ton of burdens upon the abors of one man for anoth
ers benefit. nor the sichtcs, preex! Tor The unjust aud
unequal collection Of taxes that they may he again ar
bitrerily and unfairly distributed: Therefore, with
view of contributing mid 10 the roJlc cause OF con
sttu,ona freedom and Of Democracy, aud CT adding
our efforts TO defeat the Federal patty and lis odous
measures in the approaching Presidential election
deem il proper to resolve ourselves into Democratic
Association and DO adop. the LOVING
CONSTITUTION.
ART |. This a ssoc;alon SHALL re called the Demo-
cratic Ass ,c,alion for the county OF Gcoshind, and
sbl continue 10 exist until he first day Of December,
1874.
Arr , The object of this Association shall he 20 al
ford information the people on eli The great quss"as
which divide the two political parties oil country;
to expose the mischieis and evils OF Federal wing
measures and 70 advance the principles of the Demo
cratic party. .
ART 3. The officers of this Association shall consist
OF Presiden. five e-Presidents, Secretary and
Treasurer The President shall preside at The meetings
Of the Assocition or his absence, one OF the Wee
Presidents. nd in The event of the absence OF the Pre-
sdsnt and Ill the Vice Presidents, then fresiGeht pro
teapors may be appointed
Arr 4 The officers OF this Association snaA oeeise'
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meeting OF the Democratic Republicans OF the
county of Morgan, vas hell al The court house in Bath,
on Saturday, the II day Of December 1913. jacob
Re!chard CO led to tic Char, AMI r. { Gus;in E
pointed Secretary.
l.. Vanausdall having explained The object of the
nesting in a few Remarks, 1t was, on lis motion,
Rcsoiasd, That delegation Of fifteen be appointed
nv the Chair, comp7ehrndng lair representation
from Tic several election precincts n this county u
attend convention t. he held IN Winchester, On the
5:h Of Jennay next, for the purpose Of eiscng dele
gates this congressional! district the De-
c!acralic Republican Nat email Convention, 10 nes, in
Nay next III the city of Ba,more for the nomination
o; candidates for the Presidency and " Presidency oil
the Stats
In pursuance of the said resolution, the Chair an
nounced The following delegation:
For Bath precinct-Isaiah Buck, R. G. Gus.n L.
Vanausda
Timber RIDGE. Dawson, o. F. Hieronimus, G
w. Unger.
Cacapon-A. Harlan, William Hutchinson, John A
Yoang.
Po,omac-Isaac Baker Walter McAtee, Jacob Sni
der.
Ntllers-L. Pen,ony, J. Fl. Miller, Thomas Grady.
Ga motion, ReSotrtd, That, without dsparage me nj
Of any of the distinguished individuals whose names
have been brought before the American peope for the
Presidency, Martin Van Buren,, of New York, has oul
decided preference; bu, will checruly support The
nominee Of the Democratic National Convention, who
ever he may be.
RfSWrtd, nat VI De recommend TO the Democrat
&c Republicans of Morgan county, 10 meet in their
spec!ive precincts early practicable for the pur
pose of organizing Democratic Associations for the
promotion Of the election OF the Democratic cand
dates for President and Vice Presden, Of the United
S.atrs-and also for the purpose of uniting upon some
sui able person candidate 10 represent the county
of Morgan in The next General Assembly of Virginia
Rssoired, That the proceedings of this meeting be
signed by The officers, and publ shed in the Virginia
Republican and Winchester virginian.
J. RICHARD Chairman
II C. GrsTIS Secretary
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J. L. Gornos Sssr.teru.
NANsEMoND COUNTY.


Atameetng OF the Democrats of Nansemond county
held in the Courthouse, in the town OF Suffolk, on the
] lth day of December, lSi3-on motion made and Sc
condcd, Col. H. H. Kelly called 10 the Chair, ane
P. s. Prents appointed Secretary.
After the meeting was ccpd to order, Dr.. Robert Fl
Wcbb arose and stated to the Democrats present, tina
from the Democratic ranks, 10 represent the county ir
tho next Virginia legislature; when, m has mot on
the same meeting with SECOND, John w. Keel NO
unanimously declared to be the candidate To- be run aul
r4ce,vcJ Ire promises CT all present ID aid in securing
his cleo. on.
On no, on made and seconded, it vas
Reso'5ed, That the Chair appoint tSo members o
ta.s i;ao,, z - inform r Keeling o. bis nomination
uhescuper, he following gentlemen appointed
viz. } II. Kelly and y. Pruden.
On moton OF Doctor Webb, The same being Sc
conGcd. it unaaimonsy
nsso'ctd, That the Char appon. ten delegates IL
represent this comfy, in the Convention to he held in
the G.ty o. Richmond, Car the purpose of selecting fl
rnd aropcr aG.cihua!s Cor electors, TO vote for Pres
ut an: Wee pfesjdcat Of toe aied States mere
upon tho ;l.owlnr ronilcmen appointed Dr.
Il, Il. W~8a Jo.n ~ Keeling, Fl l.. Tyncs, n l.
Ptudea, Wey .a.aer, jr., j. 1t Kelly. i. B.'rkie:
10. Il Holland, b d u Howell, and 70 n. Boykin
Ga motion made sad seconded, the Chairlaan and
Sec,eia-v add, i TO lie above st.
Rssoictd That 10 tie event OF nonc Of the delegate,
attending the sad Convention, tina; Dr. ]. r. Young
joel lio-maa and Dr.. Ta,em, act as alternates.
On motion, Rcso,rtd, That this meeting do row ad
journ. IL II. KELLY, Chairman.
PETER B. PRESTis, Secrffary
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WV. P. R,cHAnpso., Ssey.
CAEOhIEE COUNTY


At meeting ot u por;,cn OF the Democrats, OF the
lower end of Caroline, the 9th OF December. lSl3-
James And-ews called 10 the Chair, and William
5. B-oce requested 70 act az Secretary
MIR. John Anderson tlcn read the following Pre-
amble and Resolutions, which were unanimously adopt
ed
Ehercas, no.ice addressed to the Voters o: Caro-
line County, the signature OF "aiany democratic
Voters pub'is'.l II tie Enquirer OF 2!tn Sep.
tembsr last, winch notice, Colonel ira White was re-
commended rs suitable person. 10 be run as the DE-
mocrat,c candidate, 81 the ensuing election, Tor seal
in the Legislature oi Virginia. sud- winch notice,
"AIany Democratic Eo.ers say ,iar, s1tis:ird with
theruth OF tn oil adsae dtlys are dangerous, ana
that the uoo;ae'ion ot Colonel Ia Whe will give
general S.act OF, he Il &c declired candidate al
October Cocr., un-ss circumstances occur 10 prevent
IT. ard no such circumstances having occurred and no
other person na:ned the candidate, in'er OF
course tat the nomination OF Colonel Ira White is
the decided appreciation of the Democrats of Caroline
Therefore, ReSoired naanimoasiy Tha; Colonel Ira
White be- and he is hereby declared, The Democratic
candidate for seat in the Legislature OF Virginia, in
the session Of lS-l4.
Rcsoired That e pledge ourselves to the Voters o!
Caroline, u Use all ia'r and honorable mans to pro-
mote and secure the election OF Colonel Ira Whit, on
the 9TH Thursday IN Ap'ii next
These resolutions having been passed by acclama-
ton the following persons were named 10 inform CO.
lionel White OF his having aacn nom'nated-viz John
Anderson, Robert G. Bruce and William ). Bruce
The above named gentlemen, ATE: some fifteen M
nu;es absence, reported, tlat aer IN urgent appeal
to Colonel Ira Waite, IL lad consented to become n
candidate: and, ia Little whe, Colonel ira Waite
entered the room made short address, and pledged
himself 10 use ali the far in his power to iu'
Their the wishes OF the meeting and 10 promote the sue
cess Of the Deroc;a;,c cause, O! which he had been
from his youth, unwayeriug advocate, and WHICH
had grown with his growth, and strengthened win h'
strength
On notion requested, ,hat the Secretary forward the
proceedings OF this aeei.ng 10 The Editors CT the En-
qurer with request, ,..a! they be inserted IN the CO
lurnns OF that paper
Ga motion, adjourned SAs e
JAMES ANDREWS, Chairman
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VOICE OF THE DEMOCRACY.

MEN KENT COUNTY.
Al q me- ting OF tie d mocsGtc Republican State
Rights Party Of New Kent, a; the Courhonse, the
l4th day of December, l543-Oa motion, WIN &
Douglas called to the CHAR, and w. I. Richard
appointed Secretary.
The object Of the meeting was briefly stated by John
S. Lacy, Esq few pertinent remarks, and con
cluded by motion, tia: the Chairman appoint CON-
mliee OF five persons 10 report 10 this meeting such
resolutions rs they deem proper; whereupon, the
Chairman proceeded TO the appointment OF the follow
ing Committee John 5. Lacy, Doctor George Wal
hanson, Charles c. Crump, William B,umley, and
John Siaer-and the said committee, having retired
Tor shor. time, returned and submitted the following
resolutions
/. Res0lred, That we approve Of the proposed Dis
trio, Convention he held IN York Town on the 22d
day of February next, for the purpose Of appointing
fou, deegas TO represent the seventh Congress'onai
District in the National Convention, to be held al
Baltimore in May, lsi4-and that the Chairman ap.
point Eve delegates to attend the same.
= Reso'rtd, That we will heartily unite with our
ID lcratc brethren the support ut te nominee o!
the National Convention. Our motto is, "Pfncples.
no, Men"
The Chairman appointed The following gentlemen,
under lte first resolution, delegate 10 the District
Convention BE- held at York Town, on the I'D day
of February 1871, James ID. HaiYhurton, john
S. Lacy, John Parish, DE- George Williamson, and
Doctor ,.eeaard Crump; and, on motion, the Chair
man and Secretary were aided to the delegation.
And whereas, Il has heen proposed 10 he'd Con
venon in the City oi R'chmoad on TAG 1t ~ feaEn
AIRY next, to be composed OK The Democratic Members
of the present General Assembly, aad SPECIAL dele
gates from those Counties, and election districts,
not represented by Democratic Members, for the
purpos, OF forming an Electoral Ticket Therefore,
Rcsoired That -- he appointed delegates to
represent the county Of New Kent in said Convention
The HANK the above resolution was filed by the
Chairman with The following names John George,
VIM Brumley, Thomas b. Sherman, John Slater, ahd
Captain Samuel Moody.
On mo.,nn OF Dr.. George Williamson, j. was
Rsso'rsd That these proceedings he s'gn~d By the
Chairman and Secce'aty, aud published in the Rich
Inond Enquirer AID Petersburg i;epuh' can
WM. Il. G. DOUGLAS, Chm.
R,cuArpro. SEC
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a Yo;ee from the Mountains.

The DEMOCRACY OF HARDY.-The following is ar
extract Of Liter TO The editors from distinguished
and whole souled Democrat of HARDY county:
"Anfnus-like, the Democracy Of Hardy are about te
come forth. We shall hold meeting at this place OIL
Saturday next for the purpose of appointing delegate:
the District Convention, 10 be held in your town, and
for other purposes.
Though in minority here, we have the claims Of
our cause, our country and our God to vindca,e :
Fearless and undaunted again embark in the com
mon cause, relying upon the virtue, intelligence and
patriotism Of our people 10 sustain us.
"Be it known to the strong. the patent arm OF the
Tenth Legion that our first choice is MARTIN VAN
buren, With him the Republican sword Of Ma
engo and Lodi welded by the glorious sabre of truth
will be led on to triumph and victory"
TIE meeting held and proceedings appear in to day
z, gi.ter.-, Rockingham Register.