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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-20
EXTRACT ola Letter to tie Editors, dated,
E.pyyTrp Tannayu ~

rARMVlLLE, January H. 1914.
"a. the proceedings of the Republicans in the coun-
ties of Prince Edward and Cumberland, appointing
delegates The State and District Conventions short
ly to be holden, have not been published, | wilt be
obliged to you if you will state in your next paper,
that those counties have appointed their delegates TO
meet in Farmye, in Conve nton, with delegates from
the other counties composing this Congressional Dis
ct on the last day Of February next and not on the
first day of February-as recommended by Charlotte
Some of the delegates of the county Of Cumberland
fof whom the writer is one wish to be present at both
Conventions but will not be able to do so, the Dis
trio, Convention meet on the lst day of February
delegates to Baltimore Convention, and therefore
il is confidently believed, that those counties which
have recommended the ls day of Feb the day, and
Curdsv,lle as the place Of meeting, will yield.
"Is il true that the Hon John Calhoun will not su
norl Mr. Van Buren, | cannot believe it, entertaining
as do the highest regard for him both personally and
politically Should he desert no,c he would do well
to erpatriate himself for he may expect 10 have
the confidence and support Of the Republicans for
one, will never support him
| rive have published the proceedings of Cumberland
Those of Prince Edward have either mscarried or been
mislaid We will be obliged to the Secretary for nno
ther copy of them.-We cannot answer the Cores
pondenis query about M. Calhoun, farther than was
stated in Tuesdays paper. The public Journals
TEEN with reports but will vouch for Of them
A few days will clear up the fog-mean while, we
would most seriously hope that Mr.. Calhoun will
lnke the position which correspondent warmly
depreca'es. 1t must be gross mistake : Editors.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-20

The Editor of the "Lynchburg Virgnan" tMr To-
,.,I has shifted the scenes from Richmond TO Washing
on-and his frat bulletin appears in his last paper, 10
-, date of 18Th instant. He winds up with flourish
III !ampes about The hopes and prospects OF the wings
" Wise" (he is ,od) says che tClay) will go IN like
|, hurricane" A distinguished South Carolina mem
Der Of Congress expresses the opinion, that ne will
c,.,y every Southern State-and to cap the CLIMAX
/ nave heard warm and active friend OF MIR. Cal
s.un express the hope that the Virginia election nex
S,r,ne may 90 in favor of the Whgs--and cannot
doubt, from all that see and hear, that such is the
WISH of that party generally
We disbel,eve it, Almost every Calhoun mar
s,o1nd US, Utat ace "see and hear, expresses yer,
;itren, swsh" And the gentleman IN question, l.
probably soms wag, who was quzzng the Editor, OF
me good, worm tempered fellow, who had got little
wed bu, whom 'the sober, second thought, VIII
bring right again As 70: MIR. Wise, we doubt whether
this IS his present opinion, and We are sure that Inc
wish IS not father to The thought The distinguished
South Ca-olnan must not yield to any panic:
one Southern State i, safe-even At the chvalrous
p,ns,, State (which we cannot beleve) will desert the
alr. But the flag bearer, the olf Dominion VIII stand
fast and triumph over every Soai'oh' Us she S'ot'-
ously triuunphed in $40.
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We have no disposition to carp at or to wranee with
the .sWa.hngton Spectator not the least! But the
manner in which he meets our remarks on its course
uyon Nj Rvess letter is rather ominous. He talks oil
GRAY Uh;rs' and "VAS buren, Waigs, as if it were
matter of | tile consequence, whether we went fol
Clay or Van Buren,.
The Spectator republishes the address of the
>? Committee men Of New York-without word Of
n,,s or comment, This, too, is more ominous sign
sll.
The Madisonian also rc-publishes the "Address,
.nd "carneSty commcnds it to its readers We regre,
As s'gn. II looks as if the Madsonian were pleased
y N any disorder and Reorganization in our ranks,
tia: may strengthen h. Clay-for that effect would in
svl,ably follow The success Of the movement. We
lee less surprze indeed, at this exutation-for this
new medly Convention some banting of it's own
/, seemed to think that Mr.. Tyler might profit by the
scramble
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MATHEWS COUNTY.

Alta meeting of the Democratic Republican States
Rights Party of Mathews county, at the Court House,
on the Sth January, 1914 On notion Colonel Sa
muel Dlpgs was called 10 The Chair, and William II
Roy appointed Secretary. The Hon. Richard Coke
being waited on by Committee appointed for that pur
pose by the Chair addressed The meeting IN strong and
eloquent language, urged the necessity OF harmony IN
the Republican ranks and the fatal results OF dsunion
and luke The address received with the
strongest manifestations of appreciation and after the
Speaker had concluded, on motion of DIR. William
Shultice, the Chair appointed DR.. William Shultce
Thomas NJ ilunley, and William H Roy, Committee
TO report 10 the meeting such resolutions as they may
deem proper and the said Committee having retired
for short time returned, and submitted The following
resolutions, which adopted by the meeting
J. Resoinfd, That this meeting send six delegates to
the Democratic State Rights Convention, TO be held in
Richmond, on the Isl Of February next
2 Resoiptd, That The same number, and the same
delegates be sent TO District Convention to be held
for the purpose Of appointing four delegates to repre-
the seventh Cong ressional District in the Nation
oil Convention to be held at Baltimore, in May next
and that this meeting being aware OF the difficulty
of procuring the attendance of members at this IN
clement season of the year, recommend 10 the seve
raj counties composing this Congressional District
and earnestly request, that the District Convention
meet at Richmond the LIST Of February the time and
place Of holding the State Convention; and that if the
suggestion meets with the appreciation Of the other
counties of this district, the delegates now appointed
meet at Richmond at the time designated, otherwise a
any other point that 10 the district may seem best.
The following gentlemen were nominated separately
10 the meeting and voted in delegates to the Stale
and District Conventions, t. wit: Alexander K. Shep
ard, William II. Roy, Houder Hudgns, Thomas II
Edwards, DR.. William Shustice, and Thomas NJ Hun
ey-and, on motion Of Thos. M. iIunley, DIR. John X
Taylor, Or. Geo. l.. Nicholson Senator and Dele
gate to the Virginia Legislature, and the Chairman
of The meeting, were added 10 the delegation.
On motion, IT was
e AL. .aat.1 hr
signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and be publish
ed in the Richmond Enquirer and Petersburg Repub
lican.
The meeting, inter having conducted its proceed
ings with the best feelings md great unanimity, ad
iourned sine die. SAMUEL DIGGS, Chairman.
7 w II Roy Sefrffnrn
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RICHMOND MAKkETS-JANVARf TT IcIf -
ToBAccokecep,s much diminished. Old Jugs 81 81 20
Tugs, 81 50 old leaf s. 81 8; good and me
81 5gaG So
FlorR-Country 81 81, a. 50: City Mills s. %
WHEar-10 10 100 cts. according 10 quality order &c
CoEs-;G IL cents
MT,L-i5 80 cents.
o.1,--25 a 30 cents, from vessels and Depot.
PLAsrEk-Lump 50 e.! al wharf, on Basin, T.
LiMR-sla l2A.
SaLr-Sl G2i by the cargo; in store, 81 30 CO.
IRo>-rredegar S5; Swedes, 30 -; County, 13a a.
NAILS II cents
BurrER-3a l2!-very duh and plenty.
Src.s-New Orleans 81 30, Porto Rico 81 Croir
75a9
CorrEE-Iacuira and Rio 81 ae so.
TH.-60 100 cents
MoL.ssl,-New Orleans and Porto Rico, y 3Octs
Baltimore, 81 n 3; city cured, 5 n 10
BEEY, 81 % a 50.-Murros, 81 80 ! 90 ~
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The washington Spectator" asks, "Why does not
the Committee of Ways and Means act on the
Tariff " We ask too-Let them act as posi-
sbe We wait with much Impotence for their Report
The Globe says-(n reply to the ln,errogatory of the
Charleston Mercury
We would not have voted against the instruction
although deemng it unnecessary, simply because we
haze repeatedly declared what asserted in the
la,ons We know that several members, as much
aye.s rs we are TO Tariff made at the expense of the
psope and the Treasury for the benefit OF manufactu
rsr- considered these resolutions meant as thrust
al them, 10 put them TO the question npon doctrnals
without allowing the advantage of practical illustration
al the same time.
The Globe concludes 1--WE take the occasion 10 as
sare the Charleston Mercury, that We believe onr
fr,snds in Congress uH modify and reduce the e1stns
Tariff tciM an eye to rspenus scale.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-20

We are indebted to our worthy friend, Mr. George
Gl,es now Of Charleston, Carolina for copies oil ms
Two admirable productions for calculating interest," anu
Domestic and Foreign Exchanges he 10 now IN 'h's
city, and recommend 10 our merchants bankers ano
brokers' and all OF business, to examine hs WORKS
with attention. and to patronza his la5ors The hrst
houses in the North Of the most respectable BANKS
and Of the commercial press have certified to their
value The one, is little pocket volume, embracing
Interest tables, in winch is shown the interest on any
sum- from one dollar to ten thousand dollars, at s1 per
cent per annun, from day TO "a days-from months
10 II months-and from year TO years-all consecu-
lively, both for 500 days and 800 days to the year.
Has larger work embraces tables of Interest and Ex
change rates of Interest, and values of Ex
change But are not as au fat IN such matters,
as o.hers-and our authority is very inferior to
"flunts Merchants Magazine, 10 "BIcknelis Report
ef, &C. &c, beg leave 10 substitute one OF these
authors for opinion Read, then, the follow
ing, from Hunts Magazine and there can be 'no mis-
like"
"0a,css Iatertst and Erchanse Tab,es, constructed
on plaza entirely new, by George Oates ave have
not only examined this work with considerable care
ourselves, but have placed II under the eye of one
Thoroughly versed in such matters, AMI perfectly CON-
pstent to Judge of its usefulness and accuracy, who
concurs with US in the opinion, that from the smpll-
city of thu arrangements, concseness and great use
iness of the calculations, must supersede all that
have hitherto been published In these tables, are
saoHnthe interest on any sum, from ST TO $4,000 OF
y, :, orS per cent. per annum, from one TO ninety
font days, from four {, eleven months, and from
10 SIX years, all consecutivey, both for 800 and 3G5
days 10 The year; Also the value Of domestic exchange
Tor any sum, from 81 to $4,000, any rate of pre-
mum aud discount, from 9Th of one per cent, TO ten
per cent and how any sum may be invested or ab-
toteed IN bill of exchange, at the same rates OF pre-
mum and discount. Similar tables also given Of
NE value, in Federal money, of sterling exchange, DC
= Iae testimonials from bankers, brokers, and
Grants, appended to the volume, of the most re-
spectabe and conclusive character, and furnish ample
testimony in favor of the accuracy and value of the
work
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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY.

| Atameeting of the Democratic Republican party OF
Northumberland h. ID at the Court House on Monday,
9Th January, 1914, motion of Captain cambridge
Cox, Colonel James NJ Smith YVES call to the Char,
and Major William 7. Booth appointed Secretary. The
Chairman having in few remarks explained the OBJ
iect of the meeting, Colonel Robert Alexander arose
and offered the following resolutions which were unani
mouslv adopted:
l. Resoiced, That Captain Walter Rice, Col james
M. Smith, Captain William Harding, DR.. William H
Harding John b Stth, Captain William Henderson
Captain William B Davenport, Thomas Ball, DR.. AL
fred Hudral aud Thomas s. Lyell be appointed de-
egaes to represent this county IN The Democratic Stale
Convention t, be held in the city Of Richmond the
first Of February-ln the event of faureEto attend
on the part Of all OF the said delegates, we appoint as
alternates to eprese in said Convention, Col John
Rutherford and Thomas Richie, Esq.
Cd Resoiptd That all the snid delegates and the
same aernates las The may be) do represent US
in The Congressional District Convention proposed by
this county 10 be held at the time and place. for
the purpose of appointing delegates from The 7th Con-
greesional District the National Convention TO be
held in Baltimore in May next.
3D. Resoired, That said delegates or alternates
be- and they hereby requested to vote in said Dis
trc Convention for such PERSONS and such parsons on
H. as are willing TO sustain the nominees OF said Ma
tonal Convention for the office of President and Vice
President Of the U. States.
In the event of District Convention being held
at any other time and place than the above stated
All. Resoiued, That The same delegates with the ex-
cep,on of the atsrnates be appointed delegates to
present this district accordingly.
The meeting then went into Committee Of the Whole,
for the purpose of nominating fit and proper person to
represent the Democratic party of this county in the
next Legislature; and after much desutory debate on
motion of Mr.. Ferdinand BLACKWELL Dr. Alfred Hud-
nall nominated as candidate for the suffrage OF
the people of said county, for seat in the next Legs
laiure.
On motion of Col. William Basye, it was
RESOLVED. That these proceedings be signed by the
Chairman and Secretary and sent TO the Editors OF the
Richmond Enquirer, requesting them TO publish the
same.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned sine die.
JAMES NJ. SMITH, Chm.
ST.
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Thursday, January IL.

HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
communication was received from the Senate by
their Clerk stating that they have passed the bill emit
tied "An act authorizing the sale OF real estate be-
longing to certain infants therein MENTIONED, with
amendment, I'm which the House concurred) The
Senate have agreed the amendment proposed oy me
bill. entitled IAN act concerning fees OF Sherffs in
certain cases"
Mr. WALLACE moved resolution, instructing the
Committee on Courts, &c, 10 report bill fixing the
9Th of January, Is45, as the time tor commencing The
session of The next General Assembly;
Mr.. w. uroed The change, as it would tend material
" 10 shorten our sessions Much time always
lost in the Christmas holydays.
Mr.. Byrd of T. opposed the resolution as It was
one of instruction.
Mr. STEPHENSON said, that there was reason which
next year The Legislature would be called on 10
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CULpEpER COUNTY.

Al meeting of a portion of the Democrats o
CuIpeper county held at the Court House, Monday
the 18th day of January, ls4i-On motion, Captain
A. P. Hill was called 10 the Chair, and Edward b
Hill. Esq, appointed Secretary.
Mr.. Henry Shackelford rose, and explained thu
cause for which the meet ng called, and upon hi
motion, il was
Resoirtd, That the Chair appoint ten delegates Il
attend the Democratic Convention to be held in tht
City Of Richmond on Thursday, the first day of Feb
ruary next; whereupon, the Char appointed the fol
lowing gentlemen delegates to attend said Convention
Joseph w FAINT, John S. Barbour, Adson A. Hudson
Lewis Wood, Henry Shackelford, Edward b. Hill
John Wharton, DR.. Thomas Nall, James Beckers
and George F'ckln; and, on motion, the Chairman
was added u the delegation.
On motion, it
Rcsoiued, That the proceedings of this meeting b,
published in the Richmond Enquirer and Democratic
Recorder A. z. HILL, Chairman.
EDWARD b. HILL Secrftarv
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WORKPLACES OFFICE,
$4,000!
Under the Exchange


THIS Sailrday-a avoe day The Goddess of For
i tune in the distribution Of iavors: st To day, n
Alexandria, $4,000, 900 5000, 5no $500 $780, 000 1862
GUO 500 $50 a00 ~ Of 900, 30 of 500, 90 OF
400 40 of 800 Sc-7S Nos, and a drawn. Tickets SO
End To day, Wilmington, $4,000 3oOO 500 1000, 40
OF 1000 10 81 400 &cs5 Nos and 10 drawn. Tickets s.
~ For fortunes, call TO day AT WoRTHAMS
Jan 20 ~
THRUST SALE.-By virtue Of deed Of trst executed 10 the
undersigned hy Thomas w. White bearing date 9th OF Sep
TENDER, 1872 dy recorded IN the Clerks Office OF the con
Hanover. purposes therein named wc shall, on MON
DAY 18th OF january Pill far II not, The next ar
dav, proceed SELL The premises NJ public auction Tor cash.
bidder certain parcel or Tract OF Lana con
tanning 30 acres be The same more lying and being The
Hanover and adjoining the lands OF Finch Cross Es
tate Austin Estate and others. Selling rs Trustees, We
shall convey such tile only vested by said deed
EDWIN SNEiD, r,.,.o.
EDWIN z. CRESSHAW, ! ''"'
G POSTPONEMENT consequence Of the lncIemency oi
the weather attending for Nv" days The above safe
by mutual consent postponed and viii place Hanover
Court House. on TUESDAY, the sd nSt that hsns Court daj
EDWIN SNEAD, (rus,...
EDWIN r. CRENSHAW ~
Cn,I,
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Many letters, speeches and toas!s presented al
lEe Slh OF January Supper at Washington They all
e''a'he The finest spirit. Mr. Tyers letter called
forth bursts of applause Among the toass given, was
the icll wing
The great State Of New York Ever true to the
principles of the hero of New Orleans.
MI Virgin, of New York, responded to the sent
nfn. N speech recommending harmony, unity, and
confidence among The Democracy, and predicting the
woe OF New York in 1914 for The Democratic prlnc
PIES whoever their candidate might be. He conclu
'eo with the following sentiment:
Iontentions IN the Republican ranks-Sbould only
" VINO can do most to the country against the
.a"sefs of National Bank, Distribution, Assump
"'h, and every other constitutional violation
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To THE EDITORS or TIE ENQUIRER.
Horsr or rpprsrsr.rtv,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
Jan l7h, 1874

Jan. I7h, IS44. }
Srs u perceive from the last Enquirer, (yester-
day that you misnformed TO part Of the pro
ceedngs OF the select committee the proposition oil
Massachusetts to amend the Constitution. You state
that "Mr Adams had consented TO grant him (me) iii
the 18th Of February TO prepare the report The
counter report presume you mean. The committee
have met four five times. At the last meeting,
ready to submit my views in writing for the
consideration of the committee and therefore, desired
no delay. AT Mr.. Adams suggestion, (lhoueh on Mr.
R. lngersoll's motion the final action of the CON-
m,tee postponed until lst February. could an
tcpate of course, the general views Of those who ad
vocate the proposed amendment but i, may be neces
sary these views in detail before it will be pos
sbe TO meet every particular aspect which they may
be presented. have earnestly desired from the begin
ming, that this momentous question should be promptly
and decisivey met by the friends the Union.
In haste, yours with esteem. &C.,
THOMAS w. GILMER.
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Louisa, January Is, 1874.

CU.H-H ED
To the Democratic Voters Of the Senatorial District
posed Of the counties Of Montgomery Floyd, Pulaski
Giles, Mercer, Monroe, and Grcenbrier.
Fellow -citzens-As you will be called upon al the
next Spring election select some one TO represen
you in The Senate Of Virginia. hope you will allow
one Of your number TO recommend to your considera
ton for that office, individual esteemed well war
thy Of your confidence. / allude TO Fleming B Mil
Ter Esq of Greenbrier MIR. Miller possesses the Ia
Tents, intelligence, moral worth and sound Republican
principles that fit him in an eminent degree for thu
station And | hope, when you assemble in Conven
ton nominate candidate, it will b. your pleasure
to unite on him And # Mr. NJ should be nominated
and elected, am sure he will make representa-
tive who will be an honor TO the District
A DEMOCRAT
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Marriages..

Married. Thursday evening" i instant a. the residence oil
Mordeca r. Broaddis by Rev. Robert w Coe Mr. JosErH
BRucE Miss M,os MossoS, daughter Of John
r. Miller, Esq, deceased all OF Caroline county, Va
Married on Friday 10Th by The Rev H. Nor
so JosgPH KLArr, Of Philadelphia ASsA p daughter oil
the late John Van Lew Of this city.
Married on the osth uluo in Parish OF Sacitoces Lou
,nna NJ Pine Lodge the residence OF W L. Cockere by the
Rev H. J. Lamb Chaplain L. = A. Fort Jesup, Capt VII
LIAM MAYO FULroS, L. : A., 10 CoRsEtAC b. PArroS grand
daughter OF the late Col. Robert Paon of Philadelphia.
Married on Monday the 18Th December by the Rev R. X
Meade Dr. ALFRED T. WOOD 10 Miss M.srha WALxEp, daush
Ter of DR.. James H. Rogers, all Of Albemarr.
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Democratic association Night.

.;o~s and a CLEARINGHOUSE" meeting took place
F,chanqe last night. Ii was spectacle ina
10. h,ye r,ven the most cordial pleasure to every
Y''au in the State. All was union-aii was
,be indom table spirit to assert our pr'nc'pes
.-,,e,a,e Ike brethren in the great cause
ni ws are devoted The Richmond Wing
" 80. f,und no food for its little party acrimo'
c,use to exult over our div'sions-to m'sre'
'y-"u -, nroeedings-and to chnckle over even the
'sf"' ,smpo,ary differences OF opinion. The room
| Eh"' S.J-and we were honored with the com.
Has e'p" s.nv o, the Wings Blu, they came to u
'o! " and they returned disappointed and d'snayed
p"'"i rsllc went away with flea IN their ear. =
e. .il be given in our next.
VsIa'S p,ax,on. from the Select Committee Of Z, re-
M O1moerat;c Platform Of our Principles : Mr.
f|a Who had originally introduced the Resolutions
N.Y. Saturdays Associat on, came forward in a
at me I'D liberal manner 10 explain, advocate and
ma'N ,se Repctt The Report was adopted by
eH'"a ton. unanmously without debate, without
,h,es, oppost on. was ordered to be publish
and TO be respectfully transmitted 10 tne S'a'e
:. sn,on TO be disposed OF as suits their WISDOM
and Il they deem P'OfN'' - 's1 S0f' =
-, tic candidates
no. ,,,on was then submitted by Mr. Denoon, TO
~ .oec,on for the relief of those, standing in
ar ;, vho had unfortunately suffered at the Clay
nfs% I House on Wednesday evening. Ms. D. support
~. ,eso'uon, and it was eloquenily enforced by
H., Roh,r, G.. Scott. A Comnttee was apPoh'eo -
:" SELECTIONS the head OF which is Mr.. Denoon
ave an earnest OF his sincerity by putting down
"a ,,csi,e to his name.
~ 'fr,ompson. uhe Senator OF Kanawha) was
w., .,,s5 an by Mr. Mayo. He spoke in the most
aao, terms of the pleasure he felt in witnessing
n,rmony of the party-and declsvely spoke of thai
Western county in Virginia, from which he came
49,, ven, basin drained BY the Mississippi, large
"''r INV Of The kingdoms OF Europe, which wonle
so"s N trumphau,ly carrying the man who woule
.s % the principles adopted by the Association
.,5 i the Eas, would but do her duty like the West
y. ,lorlous victory would be ours
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early and uniform support to the Company, will look
back upon their with pride and satisfaction,
whilst those who recorded their votes in opposlt on,
will have only the satisfaction of saying that they voted
in obedience to the will of majority of their cons,i-
tueuts STOCKHOLDER.
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10 the proceedings of the Democratic District Con.
venon in this city, on the llh instant, the name oil
Captain r. Sampson, one Of the delegates from the
good old county of Goochand, was casually omitted
Captain S. was present and answered to his name
Goochand never falters,