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VALUABLE SALE OF LAND, NEGROES,
CROP STOCK &c

DI virtue Of a Deed now OF record IN inc row
d ha,an Clerks Office, and for purposes there
in mentioned. we shall offer Tor sale the Tract OF
Land on which Nj. Benjamin L. Meade lately
resided This tract contains about nine hundred
acres, and lies on The Appomattox river IN the
county of Powha,an, adjoining the plantations OF
Dr. Abner Crump and others. It IS wen auaI'eu
10 the growth Of wheat, corn ana tonacco' ana =
in very good heart Il has plentiful supply oil
woodland a good hoGse containing SIX rooms, an
excellent new granary, and all o!her necessary
houses. The place is remarkably healthy, and
has large Orchards OF apples and peaches, good
water and other recommendations usually found
about an old establishment.
At the same time and place, will be sold about
twenty-five or thirty valuable Negroes, among
them good house servants, Carpenter and Car
rage Driver. Also all The Crops ofCorn, Oats,
Fodder. Household and Kitchen Furniture, Plan
tation Utensils, Stock Of all kinds and whatever
else on The place that NAV be subject TO sale The
sale of the above properly will take place on the
18th day of December, if fair, and il not, on the
next fair day thereafter. Any person desiring
good farm, on moderate terms, can scarcely suit
themselves better.
The terms of sale arc-tor The Land, credlt
of one. two and three years, the purchaser giving
bonds and lien on the property 10 secure The pay
ment thercol-the title 10 he withheld until the
last paynent is made The Negroes will be sold
for cash. and the balance of the property on Gre
dit of six months for all sums over ten dollars
under that amount, cash.
JOHN 3. HARVIE, )-rr,.,oes
WILLIAM OLD, in,
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Nov. 9-ctds

NTOTICE.-By virtue Of Deed of Trust, exc
IN cu,cd BY Robert Hill, and Elizabeth S. Hill
his wife, 10 the subscriber as trustee, 10 secure The
pavment of sum of money due 10 Gen. Philip
Aylett, shall on the firstd day OF the next Superb
or Court of Law and Chancery for the county OF
James CITY and city of Williamsburg, before the
door Of the Courthouse of said county, sell, at
public sale for cash, all the right title and inter-
EST of inc said Elizabeth s Hill who was Eliza
beth $. Travis, in the estate of her father, John
Travis: which interest, consisting of slaves, was
lately held By Mrs. Judith Travis for her life
The title is believed TO hc undoubtet.; but, acting
as trustee shall only sell such title as is vested
in me. r. 7. DANIEL, Trustee.
Oct lSth-wtds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12

WING DocTRINE.-The following capital nj
at the humbug doctrine OF the wing speakers;
,bor tho more Toll the miller takes, the more meal
The farmer gets-we beg pardon, we mean, that
the higher the duties the lower the prices OF arl-
cles on which they are imposed-we find in an
exchange paper: lCagDs@ f0'S'H
aIf with high duties prices arc so small
With higher duties they'd be none aIail;
And thus, perhaps, in times eveninl round,
We'd have good coffee nothing by The pouhc-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT CONvEN-
TON AT LGWISuURG.

ItDN 4 L. w tSDC RCr.
A numerous delegation attended This meeting
on THURSDAY last, in the Presbyterian church,
wn,ca was provided ivr their reception in thai
pl-ce.
The Convention contained as much talent ana
enterprise as is generally observed on suca I'M
por, nj and interesting occasions, II "e>'eih
Virginia. ,,.,
Inc Convention assembled for deliheration
and consultation, on matters oi deeP concern ~
The constituency Of those who composed Inc meet
ing. whOss sole motive Was The promotion OF oe-
neGcial and salutaiy measures, calculated MOI
only 70 advance sectional and peculiar Interests,
bo, the we!f.r- and future prosperity Of tie whole
Common wealth and her ciiz-ns al large.
There was no ill-timed excitement, or cxbibi-
ton OF sectional feeling during the deliberations
OF the meeting which closed It's proceedings mar
monipr>lc and with .ha, ratrrnai feeling, wiich
should ever be conspicuous on those occasions
wher. brothers of ths same household assemble
together, aclua.ed BY Just regard ana respect Tor
tn r,sh;s OF ,ch, ana for The advancement o.
mutual prosperity
The annexed proceedings, furnished by the Sc
cretarv will place before the cIliz-ns OF Virginia
thu action Of the Convention, IFS true nature, cha
rlcer, i,en.ian AMI views.
Tn. peopl. OF hat PARTON CT Virginia West
of the maintains, are deeply Interested III Inc
conYl.ti n OF those works OF state Improvement,
which have teen suspended during the recent ex-
trene depr .ssian Of business, ana the p>cuniary
Gala mites 0; the country; and now tina, the cheer
ing RAYS OF prosperity once more are benigniy
tell throughout The ani, they appeal To that iriou-
nal Of npariial justice and social feeling, wa'ch
characteriz-S co immunity as one people, Of one
fate, an one commjn destiny
|, is bell, we'd, th.t the momcn;ous pcFlot has
again arrived, when The ianguishirg works OF
State Internal Improvements should be recon-
rnanc.d and urged EDWARDS 10 their ina! compile
ton, IN er,hs auspices OF iiberai'Zsd and enigh-
enei legislation; and that awakened patriotism
will once more incite 10 action spirit OF enler-
prise, which must eventually advance the Com
monwe l;h Of Virginia to that meridian OF pros
parity which mus, ensure general and individual
b1nnlneSs y.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12

A VEGETABLE MAs.-Among The many Gu
rions specimens Of Ar, and Nature exhibited al
The State Fair. New York, was figure which.
saws contemporary, would have made stole or
a inisan,hrope split his sides with lang h,er Here
is his portrait, crawn by an eye witness: III
was perfect vegetable man. or perhaps should
say woman. Tor believe it was called the Hin
doc Goddess 1t was composed Of vegetables,
the face only excepted. The head was huge
cabbage. large enough 10 furnish small family
with winters supply Of sour krout. Then
com. S the mask face. The ear ngs were CON-
posed Of fine strings of bcets-lhe arms were a
compound substance, being composed of about
equal pans OF onions, bee,s and carrots-aTound
the .eck was strung necklace Of pepreFs-ihe
BODY was huge pumpkin, so large and tempting
in appearance that II seemed 10 say, come and
en-, me- two muskmelons served "a THIGHS, heads
of celery for the knee parts of the legs, and
crook -ncckcd squashes made no mean imitation
OF Chinese shoe This antique and valuable
statue was perchcd upon pedestal, composed of
several cargoes Of pumpkins and squashes The
curious looking production was the handiwork OF
the family of General Davies Of Poughkeepsie
One could not blame the ignorant Hindoo for
worshippng such Goddess; for The Idol, unlike
the great mass of It's kind, cond al least be eaien
and thus contribute Of its substance 10 his bodily
support-[ Netr York I'fibatne.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12

Texas FILLING UP.-Norihern Texas is last
filing W; emigrants are pouring into that sec
ton more rapidly than any other portion OF the
Republic. Four hundred families from Misson-
ri and Illinois have lately settled on me uples
Trinity they are the old pioneers Of me " Sasra
states. are we'll armed, and prepared 10 aeieho
themselves against Mesicans or indiahs'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12

Folks majority over Clay, IN i;y-eg!.
towns, 3,2oi-sca'terins,. $50. i seems Ptoba-
bic, from the returns before us, that a majority
have voted against the total abolition Of capita.
punishment, and against holding Convention 10
revise the Constitution.
Boston Post Of Wednesday
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12
THE OLD GRANITE

New Hampshire has chosen The Democrat
ticket Of electors by about ten thousand votes
majority over the Clay ticket, and five thousard
over all others We are indebted To letters from
Messrs. Carroll & Baker, of the New Hamp
shire Patriot and State Gazette, and 10 the editor,
OF Hills New Hampshire Patriot for this irior
nation.
In the couaties heard from, the vote for Pr>i
,opt is tnllnwS
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12

SENATOR BEsros-T. II. Benton made
.nsech AZ Hannibal Mo, on the Isl inst, in which
be announced, tha, he shall no, be candidate Tor
s 1er that bis being candidate will disturb the
harmony of the party
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12

MEsMERisM-h is customary now in England,
TO perform surgical operations on patients when
in mesmerc state. A boy having an absceSs
in the neck under the ear, very large and lender,
was operated upon under the magnetic influence,
yi,hcu. moving muscle or feeling The least pain.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12

Darid Gorrirt and his Professional CorrsSpond-
enee.-When Garrck was one of the managers
of Drury Lane Theatre, he employed an old fell
low, BY the name Of Stone, TO aid him in beating
I'D recruits for the theatrical servce-or, in other
words as caterer for engagements. a variety
OF letters passed between Garrick and Stone dur
ing the course OF their professional negotiation
some Of which letters are eXIanl and in the hands
of the curious collectors of such literature
Amongst them are The following, written in l1iS,
and published in work entitled Anecdotes OF
Actresses"
THURSDAY noon-Sir Mr.. Lacy turned me out
of The lobby, and behaved very i'll 10 ne. | on
IL axed for nv Two guineas for the last bishop,
and he swore shouldn't have farthing. can't
live uDon The air. have few cupids YOU may
have cheap, as they belong 10 poor journeyman
shoemaker. whom drink with now and then. |
am. your humble .crrani, w Stone.
The following is the answer in Ganick's we'll
known hand:
Friday noon-Sione, you are the best fellow
in the world. Bring the cupil- 10 the threatre To-
morrow If they are under six, and not handy
legged, you shall have guinea apiece for them.
Mr Ley will pay you himself for the bishop
lie is very petineht for what he has done II
YOU can get ne lwo murdercrs, | will pay yen
handsomely partcurlarlv the spou,ng lellowWho
keeps the apple stall on Tower Hiil-the cut
across the face is quite the thing we want. PICK
IN an alderman or Two Tor Richard tic Third il
you can, and have no objection to treat with
you about a Lord Mayor. in case Duns!sll should
be absent without leave. The barber will not
do for dumb Brrtus, although shall make use
of him as acknowledgement Jack" David Gar
rick
There ia another of Stones letters 10 the follow
ing effect:
Sir, the Bishop of Winchester is getting drunk
at the Bear. and swearS he'll not disgrace his ia
mily By going on the Stage with you tonight
I'm yours, W Stone
To which Garrich sent the following very Ia
comic reply:
Stone, the Bishop may 90 10 the Devil; | don't
know a greater rascal-except yourself. The
person alluded 10 as the Bishop, was procured ny
Stone, and had rehearsed the part ofthe Bishop oil
Winchester. in the play OF Henry The E'ghh !"
the satisfaction of the iaslidious Garrck: the fell
low, however. never played the part, for The rea-
son assigned in the laconic epistle.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12

Tus FIRST DuEr-Thc first duel in New Eng
land took place in 1921, with swords, and the sur
vivors Oor neither of the parties were killed.
were sentenced Ia be tied together neck and heels
for iMenfY.funr hours
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12

LET The lone star Of Texas be torn down and
,ramplcd 10 the dust Louisville Journal
This short sentiment AT one time expressed the
almost universal feeling among The leaders OF The
Wing patv.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12

HrvoLrr,oN ~ FRANcE.-France is celebrated
inr lis revolutions There was The revolution
which brongh, about the Direclory-that which
established the Consuac-ihe Empire-ihe Mo
narchv acain--and then that of the three days
which gave 10 Louis Philippe throne. OF tn
latest revolution in France, Punch has had excu-
sive intelligence, and he thus makes ii public:
"There is 4 Female Revolution in Paris. All
founces are 10 be cu' off ladies gowns. All gowns
are 10 be made very short Above all-aH eLnst
Cr:noliae peiticoais ays 10 BE- 0losied Since July.
1880, a change SO startling has not occurred in
Europe"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12

Tns BurrAlo.-P. st. George Coote, Captain
of the United States Dragons stationed Fl Fort
Leavenwor,h, in a recent letter 10 The National
Institute, says:
The Buffalo is becoming domes,icaed in West
ern Missouri; they may be seen with caile roam
ing at large over the praries, ihicSly dotted with
farms of the adjoining counties. The expert
men, OF crossing the breed will soon be complete;
It's supposed advantages tested; but am inclined
10 think, that The pure buffalo will become
highly valued domestic animal; it will possess
these advan,ages-lst. Superior strength-2nd
A great superiority, already proved, in the en-
duranee Of severe winter wea,hcr-Sd, The wool
cannot pronounce that its quality will prove an
important consideration; The mittens ia pair made
Of the wool and sen; 10 The instituted will show
spring, or may be pulled of BY hand.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12

DESTRUCTION or THE HISTORIAN MISSION
Adviccs from Cons,ant;nople Of 9th September,
announce The expulsion of The Missionaries
from the HISTORIAN country, by the Patriarch
The Missionary honses were torn down, and
the property DESTROYED Mar Shimoun threaten
ing 10 excommunicate any of his people who
should hold intercourse with the Missionaries
This resul; is said to have been brought about BY
an attemp, on the part of the Presbyterian or
Methodist Missionaries 10 Obtain the supremacy,
Immediately after the Roman Catholic Mission
aries had been expelled from the Territory The
HISTORIANS now occupy their ancient position,
and refuse TO receive Missionaries from any
Christian sect They believe this 10 be the only
safe position for their temporal and spiritual vel
fare
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12

Bishop Taylor says 1t is impossible to make
people understand lh0ir ignorance; for, il requires
knowledge to perceive il and Therefore, he that
can perceive it, hath il not.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12

WILD PieEoSs-For Two mornings the skies
have been literally hid from the view by immense
hocls Of wild pissons-so heavy that They can
only be computed By square miles and acres
Powder and shot are in great demand in conse-
ouence and many en- old fusee has been put in
shooting cider for the occasion.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12

Gr.yo-Iirior Noah. in his messenger"
szys IN, 1rsno is The or!nre of birds which has
ben accomplishing for ages in certain islands in
The Pacific. /. is referred to IN Second Kings
And there was great famine in samar;a:
md behold they besicged it until m ASS head
was s,ld tor four score pieces OF silver, and The
ionrh part Of cab Of doves dung for five pieces
Of silver"
This doves dung was purchased for the nm
diae,i,d grain ii contained, and The name OF qua
no is from the Hebrew se youa, signi'ying do"e
valley. as the manure is found in deep pits be-
tween the activities OF rocks. There is nothing
new ;::ider the sun.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12

on reading the ls', ID and 81 Edi.ioD. Of ~ =.
Y. Express '''"' Vi 'he y.
But the joke was too cruel! 1t was ns,. nr,.
ing fatal TO the ovcrexciied sensibiI,es ~ prov
the Coons. We will moi deny that son ,U'ie ".
the Locos were good deal alarmed. tff '',V w. -
Picture was reversed. 'e
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12
VIRGINIA..

In the rs counties aud 4 towns heard from our
majority is 3,5i:1-benga gain OF oSil since ~
and gan on DR. Buffers estimate oil 3D.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12
GEORGIA SAEr-WE =

There was no information received from IL,
Old North Yesterday, as we learn. This Lo,i.
rather good for the Democracy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12

DrrecT ~ BoILsRs-Terrible disaster OF the
Lucy Walker which has thrown a gloom over
every place where ii is known, is another add
ton 10 many cases OF gross neslec, and caress-
ness. by which many steamers have been destroy.
ed on the Mississippi. and irightiul number oil
valuable lives los, Portions of the boiler, thrown
on the Kentucky shore by The force OF the explo-
sion were said 10 be not thicker ton ha!l 6'ltar-
This fact. and the general condition OF the ma
chinery, mus, have been known to the proprieiors,
but the struggle tor gain is so great that no sacri-
fee can check il. Some measures of prescrva-
lion for travellers mus, be taken or safety is en-
,irey at an end The explosion of these boats
is in effect similar to that from sunpowder and
The destruction equally as fatal. Asurvey should
be demanded and required by law and no ensi-
ncer allowed 10 he employed unless he is regu-
lar graduate The boilers should all be cxamin-
ed monthly, and their condition reported.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12

We join our neighbors o! the Compiler in
their compliments 10 Mr. Alegnelle, the engraver
of the same old Coon" Mr.. Nj. particularly
deserves credit for making him 50 very fat BY
the way, as Mr.. Ms hand is in we have an idea
OF calling on him for fine Rooster. 10 announce
our successive triumphs. If New York goes for
us-and we do not doubt tive shall then, per-
haps, pay visi! 10 Mr.. NJ.
As we are on the subject of Natural History
we should like TO know what has become OF TINT
beautiful picture oflhc "Miil-boy OF tne Slashc>,'
which. crs:. decorated the columns OF the "hig
II ought 10 be bazoncd, at least onee, IN honor o
the glorious lriumphs in my native county, ny
the unwearcd efforts OF The Richmond Clay CLUB
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12

In the counties above, the Wings have 1911
majority-Congressional majorties in the same
counties in October l5G7-Whig gain 81.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12

GEORGIA SAFE-WE THINK.
A friend has furnished US the following news
received Yesterday morning:
(from the Caronicie s. Sentinel, (B7ic,) Est-o ,
AUGUSTA, Ga, Nov. e, 5 O'Clock, A. N n
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What I1ug rriV no,r claim Nar York for Ga.

NEW YORK, Nov. g. 1871
"Dcar Sir 7. Weed, Clay Editor in Albany. is
says the State is for Polk so lar gain Tor
Polk throughout the State"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12

NTOTICE.-There will he petition presen ed
IN tothe Legislature of Virginia, al its session
next winter, to pass a law authorizing separa {
or precinct election, 10 be held at The house, ei
Mrs. Prudence Parkinson, in the lower end OF
Prince Edward county.
Oct 3-wt,w MANY VOTERS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12

TINE UNITED STATES COURT.-The
/ L. States Court the Mashai'S and Clerks
Office arc removed 10 the City Hall.
Richmond. Nov 9-clt.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12

RAILROADS. ~ ExdfASD-Cdnals are getting
entirely ont of vogue in England; and although
The country is penetrated in al directions with
these lines Of artificial navigation, they are now
considered as entirely Inadequate TO furnish The
facilities for travel and transportation which are
afforded hy railroads. The Liverpool Times oil
The 18th October, says
"One Of tie most remarkable features OF the
tav is he speculation which is now going for
ward in rev railway projects, and OF the number
and event of these projecte, the crowded columns
.. the l.onlou and country papers afford daily
evidcrc, /, has been stated by persons pracii-
caliy acquainted with the subject, lhal the rail
wsvs scts, ob.ained from The Legislature during
ihelas, session oil Parliament, will require for The
complexion Of The undertakings, within a tribe
+ lweiyc millions s,criing-sixiy millions OF
dollars: h;, if I'll the parties who propose go
ing 10 Parliament in the next session, succeed
II lea>, six times iha, amount Of money will nc
distracted !ron. The ordinary channels Of trade !!
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-12

NoTICE.-A petition will be presented 10
~ the next General Assembly OF Virginia,
asking for the passage of an act establishing a
Precinct Election at Randolph's Ware House in
Farmvie, prince Edward county, by
DEMOCRATS AND WIGS.
Earmyil!e Oct lI-W4W
The North-Carolina standard., 1844-06-05
THE TEXAS QUESTION.

We again repeat that it is the Whig party only
which is seeking to make the Texas question
nartv question. Thousands of that party in all
sections-the leaders of it especially, and among
them the Editor of the Raleigh Reglster-haVe
committed their minds and their independence as
men to the control of Mr. Clay, and are now
found most unfortunately on the British side OF
this question Such is the binding and danger
GUS influence of mere party spirit! Some oil
their prominent men have already confessed, and
many of them have confessed by their conduct
that to go for Immediate annexation is to throw
Mr.. Clay overheard.
Nothing like this exists in the great masses OF
the democratic party From Louisiana to Maine,
as O. partg, they are for immediate annexation.
The following extracts from the Augusta Age,
the leading democratic paper OF Mane' Will show
the state of feeling in that Commonwealth:
6. 1rfrn, and Maine No State in the Union, proba-
bIv has more direct interest the annexation OF Texas
than Maine 1t will open large and increasing mark
et for our lumber and for many of our agricultural pro-
ncts the transport of its cotton to Europe will afford
profitable employment to freighng ships; while the
smaller class vessels will reap an abundant harvest
from the coast trade between the ports OF exas and ~
Orleans and Mobile and especially during The winter
months when they are idle at home.
be wondered at, therefore, tnat the poPuid
saeIine here sets 80 strong in favor OF Texas.
The great and glorious valley of the Mississippi just
as nature has defined its limits. and just as HON AS
JEFrERsoN acquired it for his country; must be resor
ed to the Union in its ancient integrity The fatal
breach made in it by The folly, perdy of 1879 must
he repared The upper waters of the Red anG Arkan-
sas must be recovered and territory be lett IN
Goreipn hands from which to assail New Orleans IN s
rear The security of that City involves the security
and vital interests of more than half of the Union
the point attack of the greatest British exPeouon
of fhe war Of lsl2-15. The general who defended It
then warns his country to recover Texas as essential 10
its military safety nOao. Who will not go for the re-
I"rnavatoo of reXas which JEFFERSON acquired, which
acKsoN the greatest captain of the age, pronounces
indispensable % the defence of New Orleans and the
Mississippi, and which only hnds enemies IN W.
0EsT7 2"
The North-Carolina standard., 1844-06-05
CONGRESSIONAL,

We find it impossible in the crowded state-of
our columns to keep up our regular Congresslon-
al dates The bill Of Mr.. McDufie to reduce the
duties to the standard ofthe Compromise Act, has
been postponed indefinitely in the Senate, BY
vote of Is to l8 and the Senate has agreed TO the
proposition of the House to adjourn on the 17th
instant We rejoice to see that Mr. McDufie
has submitted joint resolution, proposing to ad-
nit Texas into the Union by the votes OF both
Houses of Congress. Further proceedings in
our next.