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and Coal Office, No. 50 Pine street, below Third,
TWO squares S. the Merchants Exchange, Phila-
depha is authorised to receive subscriptions and
advertisements for the JeGersonian Republican,
and give receipts for the same Merchants, Me-
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their business by awaiting themselves of the op-
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III We are indebted to the Hon E. Joy
Morris, for public documents.
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that he still continues the
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] The Committee Of correspondence have re-
ceived the following reply from General Mar
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-17
NELSON IEE0 DRY, Sec'y.
Observation-Disclosures COUNTY.

At larG and respectable meeting of the c.ans of
Chesterfield! held without regard 10 party, ut the Court
house of III said county, Monday the 18Th OF May,
1874, for Il purpose Of considering the property Of
the annexaln Of Texas TO The United S,aies-lliggi.
son Hancos Esq, called 20 the Clair, and s
Basset, Ffech was appointed Secretary.
James H;ox submitted to the meeting the following
preamble ID resolutions
Whereui the Republic OF Texas was once included
in the terrIry Of the United States, and unfortu
nately if improperly transferred by treaty 10 anoth
cr and brcign power-And whereas, her people
have by thr gaantry achieved for her the privilege
Of being nnbered among The great family of nations.
they not a. having declared themselves, but Prove
Themselves free, sovereign and independent people
ind are sockno edged to be by the Government! oil
the UniteS,stes, and the most powerful nations Of
Europe-Ad whereas, this gallant people are desou,
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and have expressed wish almas! in ore voice TO be
reunited to GoverEmf :rjIn which they ought ut
10 have been separat d; ard it is believed such re-
xatou will strengthen the bond of union oetween
the several States composing this conederacy, as
will increase their united power against any foreign io'
aud will add 10 the prosperity, wealth and happiness OF
tine people of both Repub!cs-And whereas, 1t is I'M
dersood that treaty Of has been nego.
ta,ed between the President Of the United States and
the accredited ministers of Texas, and only awaits the
ratification of the Senate OF The United States for con-
ffmat'"n Be it, therefore,
l. Re:oired, That Texas, once ours, should be ours
again
g Rcsolr.d. That the question Of the remuneration
of Texas to the United States, should be decided oy
her wishes and interests without reference to The
policy or desire Of any Other nation.
3. Resolred. That ardently desire to see the pre-
sent or some other treaty for the immediate annexs'
OF Texns to the 8. ratified by the Senas during
The pres nj session OF Congress.
AT The eques. OF the meeting hlesNs. foper' "
Scott, Holden Rhodes, r. kldcer Meade, addressed
them, Messrs. S and NJ in favor Of and Mr. against
The immediate annexation CT Texas.
The question then beIDg put upon the preamble and
resolutions, they adopted unann6usiy
Mr. Cox then submitted The following resolutions,
which were adopted nam con-
a. Rescired, That certified copy Of the proceed
ings of this meeting be forwarded to the Hon. VIM >
Archer, with the request that the may be present
ed 10 the S-naie OF the U. States
ReSolrtd That the thanks Of this meeting be ten
dered 10 the distinguished gentlemen who addressed It,
TOR their ready compliance with the ishes OF the
people.
Resoired, That the proceeding of this meeting be
published IN the Richmond Enquirer and Petersburg
Republican.
On motion, the meeting adjourned sine die.
II. HANCOCK, Gin.
S. BAssErr FREScu, Sec'y
Petersburg Republican requested to copy.
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POSTSCRIPT.
BY LAST EVENINGS MAIL.
IMPORTANT

laPORI aNI
We learn that on Monday the Senate Committee of
Foreign Relation, reported against the Treaty for an
nexing Texas to the United States. Mr.. buchanan
voted for il: Mcssrs. .lcher, "a Firginia SenatofD
Choate and Bcrren vot-d against it, while MIR Tall
madge. the remaining member Of the Committee failed
10 vote nj all.
In yesterdays National In'egencer find the fol-
lowing Postscript; which, as the subject matter is of
great Importance, chronicle part of the OF
the day. without vouchng for Its facts lis inferen-
ces:
"PosrscRIrT.-Late last evening, after an Execu-
tive session Of several hours, the Senate removed the
injunction Of secresy from the Treaty, and Documents
accompanying it, for The annexation Of Texas. We
have not, Of course, he'd any opportunity of examin
ing these papers, bu we learn orally that, by COM
munication from the President yesterday, the Senate
Informed that he had ordered military force 10
repair to the frontier of Texas 10 open communica-
ton with the President of thai Republic, and act
cumstances might require; md had also ordered
val force 10 Vera Cruz, remain oil that port, and
prevent any naval expedition OF Mexico, if any such
should be attempted, from proceeding against Texas
" Thus the rumoyed 'stpulatons with Texas,
referred 10 in preceding remarks, confirmed and
the exraord nary fact rendered certain, that the Pres
dent has, his s. lie authority taken step equivalent
nation We have time, at this late hour
of the night, for further comment extraordinary
a procedure
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Deaths.

Died the 5ti instant n the rcdence of Dr. f. :. Clakson
of oonc county KY IN The 18th of her age, M.ETn.
ELIZA eldest daughter c pr GUsr.vo Jo>E of Union TO Ny
Her death caused by her Clothes taking IRE, bciOr SHE
left lay morning previously IL has been
t death under many circumstances and from
but before have witnessed IL saddcnng
deeply mounf 80 young, beautiful, gentle fun
promise continue she mad bcen the pride and joy OF
fathers and mothers hesfand that father and
home, hundred miles away. The sad Consolation
nursing and soo'hns denied Ia them aud 10 her. They
stricken indeed, From soul do with them and
Tor them. May his mercy hem 1t always
melancholy death the beginning q" e-'Tls deeply
beloved ly all who knew her, down
It's Threshold in The bcom Of health aud rapid develop mrn q
high eniearin. social ,cs under
painfully ailcvr-so dreadinliy appalling. Oh. who
could neekncss aud patience Of that suffering chdher
eyery atia whole ueigtorrlood
show aud with their eyes fountain nj tears,
this dsp-nsitiDn o Divine Providence: t we know the Judge
al earth will do right" "lhoucl clouds and darkness
about yet justice and Judgment the habaton oi
lis thrune'
lucky April, after short Illness EDWIN Coswar
aged - years
The OF Virginia. aud resided for
the University Charlotte v from whence he removed
this last Fa and although his stay among rri
knew him but To 1--we hm.
Let the distant relatives the deceased c assured that medical
skill exhausted all that AFT could suggest, and
friendship devise done effect May they
This al Him who hath done all things
May the sad thought that liz has cen commanded IL
far away tnm The Land If hi Fathers be a!levacd by
reflection that he L. mol The less in the immediate f
God. who will ioake him. May they long hold IN
romrmbrdnce hts and resolve Ia hr prepared
that spin! land where friend and kindred
part ore forever.
His remains were inferred the 18th April, with Masonic
hoaors Lodge, &C (which he n
The OF people large the services the occasion
appropriate, solemn, ana impressive.
Wing AMI Compiler requested Ia copy
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-17

Alta meeting OF the Democrats of Chesterfield, held
at the Cour House Of their county, Monday, 18Th
Mar, 1914 10 pursuance 10 call made through The
Richmond Inquirer, Higsison Hancock was called to
the chair, o.d Nelson Gregory appointed Secretary.
On mo,loL the following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
Resoirtd That in order 10 from the approach
ing Baltimfe Convention nomination OF candidates
for the Presidency and Vice Presidency of the United
States ak unexcePtIonable and available, we here
by whdrasfrom our Delegates to said Convention
$50 far as Ware concerned) all instructions 10 vote for
particular PRISONS; and without meaning 10 expires,
any objectios to, or preferences for, any particular
candidate, q leave them TO the exercise Of sound
discretion.
The procfdings OF this meeting were ordered to be
published ifTlchmond Enquirer and Petersburg Re-
publican, wen, on motion, the meeting adjourned.
II. HANCOCK, Chm.
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RICHMOND MARKETs-MAr l6. 1874.

ToB.cco-We qnot- lugs, 81 50 - lef s. 81
50; midd.ng So IS ~ good tAmmn. qualities S6a 62l;
manufacturing aud selling from 81 50 10 ~ 50.
FLoURIlc market for country flour very duh. Holders
would sell readily At ST 80 whilst purchasers unwilling Ia
pay 81 81, for sGp-rhne.
WHg,11ir Mis- Lave tor:ed rrndin. for the season, aud
we think unnecessary 10 give quotations for the present
CnRS-;U 4 IS cents per hus!ei
MEAL-5J IS
o.1s.6 ~ per bushe the Dock, and 30 81
from Wagons and DEPOT
PLAsrEH-Iumr, 81 50 At wharf Basin, 30, and
IIME-Sales al 80 cents on the wharf
S.Lr-S SIS a 10 by the cargo; store. 81 20 IS.
Ro>Tredrear. SIS eos Swedes, 30 95 County, III So
Pig, - 70, English, IS.
NAiL.-fi - cents
GuTrER-l0a 20.
suc.R-New Orleans, 81 Porto Rico 80; ST. Cro1
so TO-
Corrrr--IaCuira and Rio, 81 as.
TE.-lj a l25 cents.
Mo..ssEs-New Orleans and Porto Rico 30 a 81 c.
Baltimore, 81 a s. city cured, 6 a Il So
BEEr IS 50.-MUIroS 81 3, according 10 quality.
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C1mmit.ee-M s.rs E.iprd b. Behy, Robert IL.
Jo1sns and Charles Ellis
Heolrcd That committees farm crops be required
IN all instances to ascertain BY weighing or measuring
TIE actual average product per OF such crops
Resored hat sHec s.u competitors for premiums on
farm crops be required TO hand the Secretary detail
ed account Of said crops embracing the preparation OF
the land the quality of the SOIL the kind of seed used,
the time of planting the mode of culture toge willis
whatever else may furnish information 10 the rearing
and value of such crops. This must be handed
in jefore receiving The premiums and preserved by tho
Secretary for the information of the Society.
ReScirsd, That committee be appointed TO make
tour Of inspection through the County, commencing in
the Spring and report TO the Society at the Fall meet
ing generally and specially upon the state OF agriculture
within the bounds of The Society TO suggest such means
10 them may seem most expedent, for raising the
standard Of agriculture and especially for diusng m
formation and improving and encouraging the propreors
and cutvators of small farms-,hat this committee be
authorized 10 recommend premiums on such farms as
they may deem worthy of premiums, subject 10 the de-
decision Of the Society.
Resoired further, That this committee be instructed
not TO report upon any farm without the consent of the
proprietor.
Essoired, That this committee be authorized to add
10 the number and to assign portions OF The County 10
different portions Of The committee, may be found
necessary 10 the examination.
committee-Wm. H. Richardson, Charles Marx and
Chas o. Williams.
j. II. TURNER,
T. II. S DICKEN,
r. B. HAXALL, Executive
WM. D. WREN, COMMITTEE
JOS. RENNIE
WIN. H. RICHARDSON,
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uhen should success attend him, Consti-
r'wf' - hbe,ty itself will be ruthlessy sacrificed
l'"' any object ambition may ind'ca,e-to effect
" a'" nn,oose caprice may suggest. And the people
shy snpcd by the fimsy pretence, that they have
vii .sd-,hat their wishes alone have been consult
ale Henry Clay, practising upon Inc long e'.ao
a. ,scy of ruling people successfully, Will seem
i'hs'~ until he shall be strong enough to compel
, ..ocs We shall then see
s"' GLOW easy still il proves in factions times,
=, nubic real 10 cancel private crimes;
ii,,, ssf, IS treason, and huw sacred Ill,
where none sin against the peoples VIII
=, ,,,,a,y-makiae power should be exercised by
~" r.cn,,re with the concurrence of two birds of
tie TORS and is vested IN them alone by the Con-
tx ls, them therefore perform this duty with
'"a-,,d to the clamor of demago0ues, uncontrolled
disorpaniz,ng efforts OF selfish, aspiring, and
",o.,rupnous polite ans Inc representatives. Oh
u'S' s,r,reipnty the Senators, are obliged to pass
s'e ,ndsmens upon the proprety OF treaty before
",6sd. and we cast an imputatlon upon their WIS
u I'D ,a,rio,ism by fearing to trust them with the
! )" s. Of duty we have elected them TO perform =
, ne W TASK which has devolved upon them.
a. .couirsd Louisiana by treaty, we obtained Florida
.,.,,y and we have The opinion of the supreme Ju-
I tribunal of the country, If that were necessary
u, fishing and confirming our right to acquire ne"
'..,o,y by conquest or purchase. Against the ex-
..s Of The Treaty making power, for the purpose OF
.b,s,nr territory the voice OF Henry Clay was never
I'D un,l now. A "respectable portion, as he 10 tond
,o.ne them, of the American people, the same "re-
,.csbls abolition party, whose favor he IS now SO Sc
,sly counting, were opposed TO the Florida treaty
,,o,i some stipulation against slavery; and yet he
m objection to the purchase of Florida, but ra-
% ,n,nated it better not to put ourselves TO the
,rss of purchasing il, as we might take II by the
Song" hand at less cost The reasons he now gives
f his present opposition, we shall, IN another no,
i' "S =, cons,der. A VlRGlNlAN.
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PUBLIC MEETING IN KING & QUEEN coUS

PUBLIC MEETING IN KING & QUEEN COUNTY.
AT large meeting Of the citizens of King & Queer
county, held al their Courthouse, Monday, the 18Th
day of May, 1884, it being suggested the meeting by
j. NJ Jefiries, ESQ., That vacancy was likely to nccu
in the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Virginia. by the ap
pointmert of Judge John Christian to the Bench o.
the Federal Court, and, in such event that the duty
of the appointment of some other individual will de
volye upon the Executive to fill The place vacated
on motion, Col Alexander Fleet was called 10 the
Chair. and Alexander Dudley, ESQ., appointed Se"reta
ry The object of the meeting having been explained
by the Chairman, the following resolutions unan-
mous'y adopted:
Reso!red, That this meeting recommend to the FIX
ecutve of Virginia the name of James D. Halyburlon
of New Kent county, individual in all respects
emnently qualified 10 discharge the Judicial Office ex-
pectod 10 be vacated by the appointment of Judge John
b. Chrison to The Bench Of the Federal Court.
Rssolred, That copy of The foregoing resolution be
signed by the Chairman and Secretary, aud forwarded
to the Executive Of Virginia; and that copies thereof be
forwarded to the Richmond Enquirer and WING for
publication. ALIEN. FLEET, Chairman.
ALEX DUDLEY, Secretary.
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Ertract of q ietier, daled

"LouIsA Co., May Is, 1914.
awe had Texas meeting at our Court on Monday,
and thrilling appeals made by Gen. Gordon, Mr.
w. Nj. Amber, &C., which made powerful impre: sion
of the largest and most enthusiastic meetings
which has taken place since 1910. The people raj
lying on this great question: and the time is coming
when they will stand up as one man for it,
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MEYriErPA.

Married, in Petersburg The OH instant, by the Rev Mr..
Wardswort, Mr. SaMuII WILLIAMS Merchant, Miss
orlsi, Only daughter Of the Rev. Miuton Ihftai Of
narp
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O>y- VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUrE.-Visiors appoint
by the Governor for lsj 90" Claude crozet, Gen VIM Ii
gon Of Powhaan Cen Fs:er 4. Johnson &c Abu.don
Thomas H. Bolts. Of fredericksburg Gen. g. r. norman ur Al
fred Ley burn aud John W. Brok,nboueh Of e,irgtcn Geo.
II. Ice, Esq, ~ Harrison.
Vim. ~ Richardson, Adjuiant General, TX Oiicio.
The Board will meet the 18th June
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-17

TJAMPDEN SIDNEY COLLEGE-1le next session Of this
Institution viii Tie last "Wednesday in thus
month 1.-THE agh instant terminate the third Wednesday
September 18th of the month"; which commence
ment day.
The expenses Of the session. for tuition hoard s47 -,
nayabc In advance. ROBERT g BRANCH,
Geek of the Faculty.
NAV II
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1yIINDSOR FOREST FOR SAT.E.-Thc undersigned offers
w Farm yn. Aqua Run. IN stafford
county adjcinn. lands 81 the Estate 81 the lac lak
and others and containing aon' 3Oo 1cre' Most OF s
Tract susceptible Improvement land ~ te county,
and hs at f-ftiv by lie use o oo-
plaster There abundance Of Imher hot" o pine
,nd o, and II de-,as lie farm could divided
more tr.cs well wateei and few years since was con-
drrrd on. delightful residences IN tie county
m ~ ar. fine Orchard. ri rare Fruit, and
celeu and lastly arranged Garden. The wi be made
accommodating For further particulars address (post padl
~ CHARLES r. MONCERE.
M,y 3-w5wt
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1y~ NO1iCE.-WAEarS DrrRE, Esq, viii deliver the Annu
al Address before Society Of Alumni Of Randolph Macon Col
TUESDAY, the llth of Juneihe d,y preceding
By oter Of the Randolph Macon College Society.
May Il sd
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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY.

~ "Alwys Ant-Bank" received, and will be soor
nubished.
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IF WORDS NEW LOTTERY OFFICE,

IF WORDS NEW LOTTERY OFFICE,
Opposh, tie Exchange Hotel, Richmond, Ia.
4 IL person. Tickets IN he Grand Lotey-SlSTY
n THOUSAND DOLLARS CAPiTAI-to br drawn 25t this
month"; should send Immediately 10 J. WORD, and secure
chance from Office The following the numbers of
OF The Whole Tickets on hand:
40 81 S s % . q = CO
q IS fs - y 46 "A 50 10 81 -
And variety of other numbers in whoes halves quarters
and eichths
Whole Tickets s21-Iaves l0-Qnarters 5-Eishts 50.
Certificate Package of 25 Whole Tickets two tickets
given in by mail any part Of the for The
low price OF s2s0--Tiaves l4o-Quarers 70-Eighbs rs .
~ Orders attended To promptly, and the drawings sent 10 all
who order their tickets OF :,
JOHN r. WORD, Richmond: Va
,r,7 Set
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lie W0Rn.s NEW LOTTERY OFFICE.

Opposite The Frtiqage Hlt,. RiehnoHd IA
THE this month the S6000 LOTTERY will be drawn
SOM choice Tickets lana-amorg them arr
combinations, % % &C. 2; 50, 10 y ~, 20
whole Tckeis-pricr $40 each Certificates of packages o
Whcles $3.50, Halves $780, Quarters $40, eighis SIS.
Please address, }. +. WoKn
A., 3-1
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-09-12

The anal success oilhis most drsirsble and
impouan, obieoi tina, we have never before
had We have never doubted the pracii
ealihiy ofibis great undertaking, We have
,...r doubted 80 tenefc'sl results ,ha'
wouH grow 90, Of is accomplishment, both
to Vernon, and Boston, nor have we ever
questioned that ail investments made in The
prosecution Of his work would he found to
Weld an a.nplc and full reward-but we
bad feared ,ha, the magnitude Of The enter
prise The distance from Boston Of the sec.
ton of country through which il must pass
and " bcre It mus; terminate, and the 81.
ireme iefidrgy Of oar olcn people in refer.
T. rs vital ian pouance--we say, IN view o.
an this we hare frarcd that the one thing
necessary TO the accomplishment Of this
work would be wanting, and that the men
whose energy Of character and whose spirit
Of enterprise has already done so much for
Boston, and Massachusetts, would be deter.
ed from entering heartily into work, all
the beneficial results OF which, necessarily
can not at once be realized or forescen.
But 1t Won ID seem from theiabovo that the
capitalists and business men Of Boston are
awaking to this subject in despite Of our
col1ness in regard to it, and we hope that
tins call may arouse spirit IN tins section
worthy Of the name and character of Yer.
mont At least 500 men from Western
Vermont should be IN attendance upon this
convention
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For the Herald.
OBITUARY..

Died in P,sford on the 22d ult OF Con.
sumption, Mr.. JOSEPH A. POWERS,
aged % years.
AS scientific and Mathematical scholar,
Mr.. Powers had few superiors, beng truly
self made and almost, self taught man
When but boy Of nineteen years old,
he went to the city of New Y DIRK and with
out money, or friends, by the force of his
own work and talents he raised himself TO
the notice and favor of the scientific and
learned and was associated with their most
popular an eminent scholars in teaching,
and giving a course of instructive lectures
at the American Institute. He was also
the author of several valuable Tables for
Merchants, and other practical men be.
sides inventing several valuable instruments
for the use of Navigators, and Surveyors
and scientific purposes; for which he was
awarded medals, and premiums, from the
American Institute He was philosopher
in the true sense of the word devoling his
energetic mind to the application Of Science
to the pract cal purpose of life. This is
seen in his plan TO protect cities from light
ming. To protect houses and ships from
lightning. His plan for the defence Of har-
bOrs, also for the application Of electricity
to the growth Of plants. His stamp extrac'
tor and great variety ofother draughts and
conceptions all tending to promote the
health, comfort and convenience Of society
To whatever subject he applied his mind
liseemod to have some useful and practical
end, and his career was brilliant as it was
brief.
Byrons lines on Kirk While may truly
be applied 10 him.
Twas thine own genius gave tic fatal blow.
And helped TO plant the wound Lat laid thee
low" Con-