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turkey it appeared as il the people pos
sessed bat one heart, and that this was
filled to overflowing with devotion aHd
zeal for the Wing cause.--Comming from
Cincinnati TO Wheeling on our return. We
took a v"te upoa the boat. Clipper. which
resulted in SO in favor Of Clay, and 10
for Polk On board the Swifture. which
came up tho next dav. the vote stood l49
for Clay and SO for Polk"
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Rail Road Convention.

A Convention of the friends of a Rail
Road from B. lows Falls to Burlington,
was held at Rutland, on the 9Th of August,
1874, agreeably to a previous call for that
purpose.
The Convention was called to order by
Gen. A. L. Brown, and Maj. George T.
Hodges,wa appointed President pro tenn.
and F. w. Hopkins, Secretary.
Gen. Brown offered the following reso-
luton:
l. Resolved, That a committee oShve
be appointed by the chair to nominate a
list of officers for the Convention, which
was passed, and the following were ap-
pointed.
Gen. VIM. Nash, of New-Haven.
R. R. Thrall, of Rutland.
Henry F. Green, of Bellows Falls.
John A. Conant, of Brandon.
Hon. VIM. Marsh, ofShrewsbury.
The Convention was addressed for a
few moments by Mr.. Brown, of Rutland,
and Mr.. Cook, of Keene.
The Committee denominations reported
Maj. George T. Hodges, of Rutland
President.
DR.. Josiah W. Hale, Of Brandon,
Asa Chapman, Esq. of Middlebury, Vice
Chester Granger, Esq. ofPittsford, SPres-
Col. A.. Wentworth ofB. Falls, id'ts.
Stephen Gleason, Esq. Shr'wsb'y,
Gen. F. W.Hopkins, of Rutland, ! Secre-
Philip Battell, Esq. of Middl'ry, ! taries.
On motion of Mr.. E. L. Ormsbee, of
Rutland, amended by Mr.. F. Hall, of Bel
lows Falls, it was
2. Resolved, That a Committee offve
be appointed by the chair. TO nominate a
Committee of nine TO procure a survey Of
the route from Burlington to Connecticut
River, and also to obtain full statistics of
the business transacted en- said route: to
be embodied in apamphlet, together with a
report of the Engineer and also to take
such measures as they may deem expedi-
ent to secure the necessary funds.
In accordance Herewith the following
were appointed the committee of five
F. Hall, Esq. Of Bellows Falls,
Hon. r. Pierpoint, of Rutland,
John A. Conant, Esq. of Brandon,
Nahum Parker. Esq. of Middlebury,
VIM. B. Brown, Esq. of Shrewsbury.
On motion of Gen. Brown, gentlemen
from New Hampshire were invited to take
seats in the Convention and to partici-
pate in its deliberations.
Wh~ereupon, Mr.. Cook a member Of
the Legislature of that Safe, was called
upon and gave a statement Of the princi-
pies and policy of that body in relation
to Rail Roads, declaring that the feelings
of the people of that State were de cided-
" in favor of this road.
The following resolution was introduce
ed and laid upon the table.
3. Resolved, That the time has arrived
when the route Of the Champlain and
Connecticut River Rail Road should be
surveyed and measures taken TO secure its
construction.
On motion adjourned until 2 o'clock
T. NJ.
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JAMES G. BIRNEY'S TESTIMONY
OF HENRY CLAY.
Iu tho Philanthropist of March 25th,

u tho Philanthropist Of March 25th,
1895, Mr.. Birney says:
MIR. CLAN. 1t is with a Keen sensation Of
pEasure--almost with delight--tha we see
this gentleman defending the right of his
eounirymen, to petition Congress, for the
Abolition of Slavery in the District of Co.
iunbia, and asserting the constitutional pow
er of that body to accede to their requests.
The God Of oppressed now presents for
Mr.. Ciay's acceptance. honors that we hope
20 see take root in lime, and bear their glo-
nous fruit throughout eternity"
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AFTERNOON.

On motion, the gentlemen present from
places on the West River route were in
vited 10 take part in the proceedings of
this Convention.
The Resolution No. 8, was called up
and ably discussed by Judge Brown of
Rutland, Hon. Mr.. Cook, Hon. S.Hale, Mr..
Parker and Hon. Mr.. Chamberlain of the
New Hampshire Legislature, and MIR.
Wilder of Brattleboro, and was unamim-
ously passed.
The Committee under the second res
%olution reported the following persons as
the Committee of survey, who were ap-
pointed.
Ambrose L. Brown, of Rutland,
Timothy FolIett, of Burlington,
Samuel Barker of Vergennes,
Austin Johnson, of Middlebury,
John A. Conant, of Brandon,
Abraham Adams, ofLudlow,
Thomas T. Barritt, ofChester,
Henry F. Green, of Bellows Falls,
George w. Strong, of Rutland.
On motion of Mr.. Conant, Gen. VIM.
Nash ofNew Haven, and on motion Of MIR.
Hall, Hon. Samuel W. Porter, of Spring
field were added to that Committee.
Mr.. Pierpoint, introduced the following
resolution, which after amendment by
Mr.. Wilder, was adopted
A.. Resolved, That the Committee this
day appointed to procure a survey of the
route from Burlington to the Connecticut
River, be instructed to cause the route
from Burlington through Rutland to Bel
lows Falls to be surveyed; also to con-
meet at or near Calvin Crossman's with
the north end of Higginson's survey.
The following resolutions introduced
by Mr.. Ormsbee and warmly discussed by
Mr.. Ormsbee, Mr.. Wilder, Mr.. Cook Mr..
Dorr Bradley of Brattleboro, and Mr..
Hall, were passed.
5. Resolved, That as the sense of this
meeting, the direct route from Burlington
to F~itchburgh by Rutland, Bellows Falls
and Keene, is decidedly the most eligi-
bic in distance and probable amount of
business, if a suitable charter can be OBJ
tanned from the Legislature Of New HamP
shire.
6. Resolved, That if such charter can
not be obtained, a feasible route for a
road can be obtained to Brattleboro, Ell
ther by Bellows Falls or by the West Riv-
er.
On motion of MIR. Pierpoint it was re.
solved that the Committee of survey be
authorized to call a Convention at such
time and place as they may see fit.
The Convention then adjourned with
out day.
GEORGE T. HoDGEs, President
Josiah W. Hale,
Asa Chapman, v;oo
Chester Granger, pros;do,,s
Asa Wentworth,
Stephen Gleason.
F. w. Hopkins, Soor.,r;os
phiIin Rattell
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TON.

The Democrats OF tho City Of New
O.l'an, arerequested to meet en- masse.on
Sunday evening next. at 8 O'Clock at the
ct. Louis Ballroom, Mr.. p. Soule and
several other orators Of our party will ex-
plain the modification Of the present ON
eti'ution which they deem necessary.
This meeting being on the eve of the
election on Monday, it is hoped every
democrat will attend.
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N-The sanctimonious Mr.. Kendall
was gricvously shocked at a report that
Air. Clay had, in New Orleans last winie-,
dinel, on Sunday. with n party of his
friends. If that distressed the pious
auglr, the following notice in the New
Orlean' Courier of the 2sth ultimo, will
throw him into FITS = Richmond Whig.
Last WORD BEFORE THE ELEC-
TION.
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The Wts,on Route. III. WrLrzE had
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TIE InNE.. DINNER

OF course, the r. Wing, upon the best authori-
IL. pronounces this Festival, with which all Inc
Democrats were dcliohted. - be slim affair
ana "yorsc than failure" 1t further says, that
there was "much violence OF feeling exhibited by
Mr. Jones in his speech" :.
4, i scarcely necessary to notice these facts,
which every Democrat here knows TO be rdicu-
lous. But since the Wing has thrown down the
.luntlet. we will saw that the dinner Ia ). W.
jonas was superior in every respect 10 the boast
e. dinner 10 J. NJ Bots. CATER all the press
yanginr. putting and drumming" and latter
sir weeks notice" the company assembled TO DO
h,aoc,o Mr.. Bolts in this "Gibraltarot WhisS -ry,"
an! ia adisric; which it claimed to be " Ing was
sumter taan,he one which me; together last oa'ur-
d;,v. with opc heart, To welcome John w. Jones.
Taxing the number pre>ea, a an evmcnc", the
Spartan Banl 0utRumbcrcd the Fedora forces OF
his Federal CITY. Ii our dinner was sim al
fair and "woise than failure" We ask The
Whiy how he looks upon III" Bots dinner, in i
Civ whare the Wings exceed us in wealth and
uaIaact bat nat in talents What has become Of
n, the toas,s that were drunk at the Bots dinner
especially the one 10 John e. Adams Cnr
few scattering ones have appeared. Hence the
public are justified in the belief that the procced-
nys a, the Eo,ts festival were net worthy OF pub
lication. AMI consequently The dinner 'worse than
:. failure Our toasts s@cak jor themselves.
To charge J. w. Jones WIN violence Oh ltcI-
ing," is too silly u lie believed b. single Wing
who knows him. II truth, reason, eloquence,
coar;esy of lansuas, and expression, be "vio-
lent" then was ]. w. Jones rsrv "violen'."
We never dispute the word OF 4 scn'lcmoa-
bai We must say, iha, he has been grossly lnsin-
formed as 10 The change of "six or severn Demo-
crai> TO Whisgery We have made dilisent en-
quirv into this matter, and can hear Of no Demo-
Gratis being offended at any thing that transpired
|; is true, that an u;naq.c Uaig cndeavored TO
force himself upon us and his case may be the
foundation Of tie rumoc.
To show, how the spiri; Of party has blinded
the WhiS in mis- sketch of the dinner we quote
The following, which appeared ON the sane day
with the Wing, account, in the Compiler, which
no one will say is at all Loc0foc0ist. Ii repre-
senlS the true pnhlic sentiment on This occasion:
The Jones Dinner came OFT At Bacon's Guar
Ter Branch Captain Gotdiu's) Saturday last
The dinner is said 10 have been most excellent,
and the company present 10 have reached near
800. Mr. Jones's speech is hjsua landcd, and
the general sentiment and feeling which prevailed
represented 10 have been harmonious and entiusi-
H5ir"
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lremaln, very RESPECTFULLY yours.
THOMAS GEORGE.
Hoy. II. ST. GEo. TICKER.

At meeting OF the Law Glass OF the Uniyer-
si,v Of Virginia, held in the Lecture Room on The
9th of June, 1874, John Page, OF Hanover conn
,y, Virginia was called 10 the Chair. and the
Committee appointed TO draft resolutions, expreS-
svc Of the feelings OF the class, towards the Hon.
Henry St George Tucker Professor of Law in
the University, reported through Mr. George, of
Alexandria, lis Chairman, the following rcsolu-
tons, which were adopted
Reso'red, Tha, the Law Glass tender to Judge
Tucker their sincere thanks for that kindness,
which has contributed in so great degree TO
their happiness during the session
Resotred That they feel that they have enjoyed
rare advantages in having possessed, in the pro-
secution of their studies, the aid of one who has
shed light over the darkest principles OF the
science in pursuit Of which they are engaged,
and whose exalted abilities, and affectionate dis
position. have added dignity TO the seat OF jns-
tice, and endeared him To erery member OF his
class.
Resolrcd, That we will leave the University
with feelings of filial gratitude to our beloved
Professor, and that or earnest desires are for his
good health happiness, and long hf
JOHN PAGE, Presiaen'.
Tn, papers in the State, and the District Of
Columbia. will please copy,
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n.Ncm aaA eGeiea, organisation =

The Wings of Richmond were 50 disguised
with The impotcnt proceedings of the "grannies"
OF the Club House, that they placed all their re-
lance on the strong arms and sinews OF the
Young Men" II seems that these, too, have
failed them in their extremity, aud they have now
organized The Boys" Of the city of Richmond
'Phe "grannies" would do nothing: the boys
must carry Virginia for Clay We have no
doubt, that the boys will make noise enough, and
viii nischievously delight in all the fooeries of
he Cabin, at which the sensible men of their par
y are becoming horribly disguised. But will
hey increase their votes? Perhaps the Federal
clique, in further violation of the Constitution,
mean 10 allow these boys TO vote, at the same time
that they will not permit foreigners TO become ma
lnralzed till they have been treaty-oac yccrs in
The country!
What strange matcriel compose the Richmond
Wing party! Ceramics" "Young Men," and
Boys" What formidable phalanx to sweep
down the Democracy OF the Tenth Legion, Ha-
liiax, &c. We commend them to the parti-
cular attention of those Republican strong holds !!
s5 The Coon Gathering yesterday, at How
ards Grove, was thick!y sprinkled over with boys
One squad of them formed procession with BAN
hers, little cart drawn by dog, in which was
fensconced live Coon! "A fine School, this Ex-
H'oi''on, 10 teach the young idea how 10 shoot !"
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DEATHS.

Died, on The morning Of The 2lst Instant. at Oak
Kifg' ms residence, IN the county Of Caroline, VIE
soH ALLEN, Esq., in lie 7sI year of his age The de
ceased was 4 native Of the county Of New Kent Tie
CONNIE need his active OF life In the city of Rich
mond, where he Gctrd Tor years rs Clck Of IN.
General Count OF Virginia. Possessing line mind and
the most agreeable aud polished of Virginia
gentleman, he became associated with the most disn-
pnshed men of our state, with some of whom he IRE
served the most intimate friendship for many ytars-
In The year is07 he interInarrd with the only datsh
ter o. toi. John Homes. Of the Bowling Gretn after
which he became resident nf Caroline county, Few
private gentlemen IN ou STATE entertained more bt raj
" and Hospitality, and by his polish and sraviry oc
MANNERS, attracted around linn long list ofenGs and
arquaihf5ncts. lie was a high minded, cntetrIIsiny
aud public spirited and Tor maby years engaged IA
extensive contracts with the General Government,
which he discharged with fidelity and ablli:y For
some time previous 10 his death, he firm believer
III The Christian Religion, and, year since, liz
united himself with the Church of Disciples" in his
neghhorhood, of which he nj and upri CHI
member. He has len wife AMI children 10 lament
his loss, who however, "moutn not as those without
hnne
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.Fge mighl be DANGEROUS among the pine tags

Irtbc Editors 81 The Iaqnirey:
Your correspondent ''Aliquis" is not entirely
correct in The account hc has given. Of what |
said 10 the Democratic Convention in the CITY of
Richmond in Fcbrua:: last in relation 10 Mr.
Rives - rd> lhccandidates Tor the Presidency
Nj Rivcs was severely criticised as Il politician
by a member Of the Convention in his address 10
that body | defended Mr.. Riycs and insisted
that he had done nothing in his political career 10
call for such denuncialon; that he had been con-
sistcn, and Democratic in his course; that he had
sustained Tue Va. States Rights doctrines, always;
that he had ever fought valianay against pro-
lcctive Tariff, Internal Improvements a L. States
Bank and Other latudnouS rretcnsous OF the
General Government, and that he would always
bc tcnnd al his po.t defending against these and
kindred rs,lrpatun> True il was, that he did
not agree with rs in the choice for President
which deeply regretted That Mr.. Rivcs and
myself were At aniiroics upon this subject: that
while he preferred Mir. Clay 10 Mr.. Van Buren,,
preferred Mr. Van Barren 10 all others before The
people Tor This high Office. Bu, whilst | regretted
that Mr. Rvcs differed with Us upon this subject
OF a candidate for tie Presidency, did moi see
that th. was Just cause for his denunciation by
the party: and that, although Mr.. Rives would not
70 with Us in slSraiuin" Mr. Van Buren, for the
Presidency | fell authorised TO say, or knew, q
90 not Ietoilcct NY plcClsc WouN.] ti"t Ile "Ouh
willingly and zealously have supported either
General Cass or Mr.. Calhoun for the Office hui,
from his letter 10 Mr. Fontainc. il appeared that
lie consi,:ctel the choice Of the candidates mar
rowci down between Mr. CLAY ard Mr. Van Ru-
rem, and hence his preference expressed for Mr..
Clay.
'Alionis' is mistaken in saving that said Mr.
Rivcs would support any man that might be no.
minated 9, the Baltimore Convention, eXccp, Mr..
Van Buren,
further stated. that Mr. Rives was consistent
in this, his cyu:sc: for, tlai he had opposed the
election OF Mr. Van Buren, in 1910.
1t may he well for me 10 state here, that | had
not seen. nor coIrcSponlcd with Mr.. Rives after,
nor for many months before my appointment is Il
member of The Democratic Convention held in
Richmond in February last therefore, ! had no
<,ecim authority 10 speak for hin, as did. in re-
gard 10 bis course in relation 10 the Presidency
Soon after M retIrn from Soul, America 10 The
United SAFES in Fall, 1879, | conver>cd with Mr.
Rivcs upon the subject Of the election Of The neXt
Prcsilcn,-also. in The Spring, l3, when was n
candidate i1r a seat in the State Senate: ard my
opinion respecting him and The Presidency, as
slated 10 the Convention. was formed from these
conversations. Respectfully,
RIcHn POLLARD
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!, thc Editors of i5c Eyop;fcy

PglScE EDWARD COUNTY. July IL.
Sirs Last Monday was great day for the De-
mocracy of Prince Edward In the to!c-part of
the day, amcetng of that party WAS called, Tor the
purpose nominating persons, who should repre-
sent them in the Convention 10 be held in Char
lol;esville, Virginia. After that meeting adjourn
cd, the people called for Mr.. Francis H. Rice Of
this county, to address them Though young, he
came forth and led oil in one II Ire 0jieS' speeches
ever listened 10 by any community. His argyll
mcnts were unanswerablc, and his cloquence
uncqualed. So powerful was The effect Of his
speech, that several sound Wings, Gas all men who
are convinced oi the error OF their ways ought 10
do,) rcnounccd their Fifth and have boldly come
out for Polk and Dallas Amongst the changes
] am authorized 10 name Mr.. Harry Clark, Zone
of the most influential Wings OF Prince FL
waM) He is an able gentleman. He and Mr..
~ L. VenabIc, are going through several coun-
ties shortly tour, which must Ne the cause Of
erea, good 10 the Democratic Party. Finally, the
thanks Of Democrats are due 10 Mr.. Rice
X "
p s. | forgot 10 mention that the VIII q had
several Of their leading men on The ground, but
they dared not attempt 10 reply 10 Mr.. Rice,
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To Bic EliiorS Of he Enquirer:
NORFOLK InlY % 1872

NORFOLK, July ~. Iei2
AIessrs. Editors: Seeing from ,hc Enquirer. that
You are receiving such ilailc.ng accounts from
all sections OF the Old Dominion, a. well as from
other States. ] Thought you would he pleased 10
hear some iid:nSs from our Town That Tie De-
,nocracy have gained some Strength even here
since The Coon campaign of 1910. needs no better
evidence than the returns Of the Spring election.
when oar approach 10 majority was some sixty
Or seventy votes nearer than in 1910, and oar
Vote larger than il had been Tor - years. Mr.
Scot: addressed Us al the Court House about two
weeks since, and Il convincing and arsumcnia-
ti"c address il was. M SANDER, no abuse no
lal>ehood fell Eom his lips wish could SAT
rs much for the orators ofthe Other party whom
have listened 10; Int ala, truth compcls me 10
give another account: for heir addresses are, with
an occasional exception. one continued flow Of
abuse slandcisorp"l 1ablciai>chocd. By-ihc-hvc
whilst on this >uIiccl lei ne enquire how ii hap
pens that The 'Yallcr KiveI'' is ~, in such d.
maEd here as it is in your city! The ''Wlig"
nus. look 10 this. suspect the reason must H.
that wc on the scaboari, (6O miles from your
city, arc either not as musical or no. as en-
iiohtcacd a. the intelligent Metropolitan Cay
CLUB Please let the Wing" kGow this
and he viii, 10 doubt, have orders despatch
I'd from the Genital Committee. 10 cnlight
en- the minds Of the Whigs h ha;ng two lines
read out AT their meetings, from that sage cmana-
lion, mean the 'Y'allcr Kivcr" and increase
our musical talent, by causing them 10 sing the
wu:ds Immediately after they are READ. They
will th:is kill two birds with one stone: or, in
other words, both cRiisaien orr minds. and
teach Us 10 cultivate the MUSES.. Shame on the
Coons OF Norfolk, that they are so deficient III
their acquaintance with the mystical "laier
kiver:" for | must write y0u, McsSrs. Editors,
(ihough it NAV make the Wing blush FOR this
defect in hi brethren, that have na"er had the
pleasure of seeing one Of these books save at
booksellers. One thing speaks volumes for our
cause, and reveals the dread which the Coons
have Of their followers here-lhe tue statement
of our principlcs-and that is. that whenever
Democratic meeting takes place, they invariably
appoint one to be held at the Club House. We
have Just heard here Of The revocation OF the pro-
posed Coon Convention, which Was 10 have been
| held in Charlottesville This proves, conclusive
", how much The Central Committee fear line
aSscGhlase OF their heterogeneous party from all
paris of the State Some OF the delegates might
refuse 10 rive their sanction 10 some ahsorbin"
question, as Mr.. Lyons recently did in your city;
and this might in)urc The prospects oi The @!rat
| Wing party in Virginia, and consequently,
Throughout: the Union. Straws show which way
the wind blows. Hoping that we in The Borough
may give good account ol ourselves IN The iali,
and having no fears for our state or me general
result, am yours, COON-SkINNER.
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A CARD

A meeting will be held a, Mcssrs. billiard
and Twyman'S Mill, near Twyman's Store,
in the upper part Of Spo,tsyvania county, on
THURSDAY and Friday. the eighth and ninth
days OF August. Several distinguished Demo
crats will be invited TO address the people, and our
neishbors OF the Wing party are requested to Sc
lect such orators as they may think proper, with
when fair division Of time will be made All
persons ot both parties and sexes are invited to al
tend, free OF cost. a cold collation. and cold wa
ter will be provided in abundance for the occa-
sion. WM. ID. MANSFIELD.
JONATHAN JOHNSON
ALEX'R II. HOLLADAY,
JAS. d. DILLARD,
WALLER HOLLADAY,
JAMES Ii. RAWLINGS,
Committee