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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-29
Far Tic Enqui;rcr.
THE JAMES RIVER AND KANAWHA
IMPPONEAfENT-[N Ii

THE JAMES RIVER AND KANAWHA
MPROVEMENT-[N No. H.
In closing my former remarks upon the James
River and Kanawha Improvement, asked,
'what inducements are there for the State 10 adj
vance SS,Sl9,929 25 for its completion :"
Before ! go further, desire to say, that | am
not opposed 10 the improvement, but to the sys-
tenn adopted; and This opposition is mainly upon
the ground that persising in ii will dsje0t he
wioLc scheme; and now 10 The question above.
If we can Judge the whole work and its results
by The part finished and in operation, ii will he
seen that no advantage is 10 result, 50 far Is
cheapening the transportation is concerned. and
il does not do this, nor yield Dividends 10 the
State as stockholler pray what benefit is ii 10
Tie State?
Tie average cost of transportation on the
james River from 1880 10 1887 inclusive, which
was prior 10 the opening the Canal 10 Lrnchbuisl
and on the Canal in 1913, stands thus,
Dry Goods and Groceries from
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MARNI AND

We learn that S. NJ. Semmes, Esq, OF Alicsha-
nv county, has been appointed, by The Executive
OF Maryland, 10 fill the vacancy in the Judiciary
OF that State, which has lately become vacant by
death Of Judge Buchanan, and that Mr.. Semmes
has accepted the appointment. The SELECTION
which has been made will probably be very gen.
orally acceptable to those whom il most concerns
and is the more crcdi,able 10 both the giver and
the receiver from the fact that they are OF oppo-
site political parties.- National IateAiecneer.
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OITR STATE


Old Virginia il seems, from the follow .ng cy
tract OF the Washington correspondent Of the n.
York American, has but little favor to expect from
the Federal school OF Massachusetts. Black
Dan charges us with s'slave-brecding," and old
Johnny a. "tannfingiy' calls lis "tyranncides. ="
But the good people OF Virginia are not TO be
moved to anger by attacks from such sources
They have steadily opposed all attempts TO
transplant Federal doctrines 10 our Republic
can soil and now, more than ever, are they pre-
pared 10 dc!y the Vaccinations OF the Hartford
Conrenlonsts Bul 10 The letter in the y. York
American:
aThe state of tie United States Senate, after
the 4ih March next, is not consoling. Al present,
without The Senator 10 he elected from Virginia,
The parties will stand: Wings 2G, Locos 25-and
The Virginia Senator 10 be chosen. We have in
The Virginia Legislature nominal majority OF
two on Joint ballot: hut yCu know Virginia-how
full OF kinks and abs,.aclions-and The whole
country has seen, thal against the temptations OF
Executive patronage, 'thc tyrannlcides as MIR.
Adams tauntngy calls the ciiizeas OF the Old
Dominion. are al least as feeble as other men,
Moreover there are Two members Of the House
OF Delegates counted as Wings, one from Meek
lenburs and another from Harrison, who were
chosen under circumstances that render their votes
for Senator dependent on Instructions, and both
those counties will inSruc. in favor Of Locoloco-
ism So that i, seems TOO probable the casting vote
OF Mr.. Vice President Dallas will determine the
political complexion OF The Senate after March
It'll
Here is the old and vermont cry of "kinks and
distractions" peculiar opinions" &c. by the
way, these distractions" do not seem 10 be 'pe-
cuiiar" 10 the soil of Virginia alone; they seem
10 have taken deep root in fourteen other States
of this confederacy. Now, one of these "knks"
is, that the representative should carry out the
wishes of his reople-And as Virginia has lately
pronounced,b by majority Of 5000, in favor of
Democratic principles; and as, il the popular sem
timcni of the different counties be properly car
lied into effect, We should have handsome ma
jori,y in both Houses, we cannot entertain Sc
riouS doubt, that the alarm OF the Americans
correspondent and OF the Editor of The \. York
Express, now at Wilton, riH bc realized. Il would
he lasting shame, that Democratic Virginia
should nmc be represented by Federal Senator !
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TIE NATIVE PEocEssloN-E1plosion Of The L't-
Ne Frigals-Loss 0f Life!-The procession took
place in New York on Friday and numbered in
all from three TO four thousand persons. pro-
fusion Of banners mostly in relation 10 the Bible,
and OF strongly sectarian, pohlco-relisionS
character, were carried The lule ship, was in
the cmttg:, but while passing through Second ST.,
and when near Avenue A. one of the boys or
men on board dropped sesar, which, falling into
The magazine of powder, caused it TO explode
The horses being frightened started off at quick
or pace, the street was filled with smoke, and for
a lew moments, says the Post it seemed as tho
the little frigate had been blown 10 atoms. When
The smoke cleared away, j; was ascertained that
the bottom and sides OF the vessel had been greatly
damaged, and that several Of the little boys were
,ireadfully burned BY the explosion. They. were
Immediately removed TO ncishboring house,
where every attention was paid them. Whether
any Of them will die from the effects of the burns
j, is impossible 10 say. The following arc the
names Of lle boys, so far as we have been able
10 ascertain Richard Bird 81 Catharinc St; Jno.
Montgomery, $50 water ST.. Joseph Manea, 43
Roosevelt ST., John Palmer, corner Oliver and
South SITS JOHN Parker and Abraham Armstrong,
I52 From, st
A report was rife, that one of the persons in
iured had since died. One man had one OF his
fingers blown of, and his arm was much burned,
bu, he viii probably recover.
philadelphia SPIRIT Of The Times.
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Talua5lc Real Estate on lanes Rircr, IN Bueiins-
ham, for Sac, mitioat roScrrc
10y virtue of two deeds OF trust, or one of them,
ID as the case may require, executed by Charles
4. Scott, during his life, and duly recorded in the
Clerks Office of the County Court OF Bucking-
ham. the first of which bears date the Dist day Of
April 1885 and the other the 18th November,
1912, the undersigned, Trustee will, on WE'D
NESDAY, the 18th day of DECEMBER, 1874,
offer for SALE to the highest bidder for cash, at
the residence OF William A. Scott, in the said
county, the whole, or so much as may he su.-
cient for the purposes for which the said deeds
were executed OF the Tract OF Land in the said
deeds mentioned, on whch the said Charles A.
Scott resided, adjoiningthe lands OF George Book
er and others, and upon which there exists pre-
vious lien for the benefit OF DIR. Charles Everett,
upon which there is due about $4,000 This
Tract is beautifully situated on the South side
of James river, in full view Of and having
easy communication with the Canal about nine
" miles above The city OF Richmond, and is esti-
nated 10 contain about twenty-seven hundred
acres, of which it is supposed upwards OF three
hundred acres are valuable river low grounds
a large portion of The high land is perhaps the
richest in Buckingham. The whole Tract lies
we'll is we'll waiercd, and as healthy situation
as any in Virginia The sum required to be
neft of Mrs. Nancy Nicholas, Administrative OF
George Nicholas, deceased, will be upwards OF
nineteen thousand dollars. Ii is expected that the
lien in favor OF Dr. Everett will K enforced on
the same day, and that the whole Tract will he
thus offered for sale at the same time. BY the
terms Of the deeds the sale is required TO be made
Tor cash. but it is probable that the purchaser, or
purchasers, will be able 10 make with the parties
interested some arrangement BY which reasonable
time may be obtained The title TO he acquired
BY the sale under The deeds OF trust is believed to
be UNREASONABLE The sale will be made sub
ject 10 the lien existing in favor of DR. Everett, or
with his consent, and 10 The dover rights of the
widow of the said Charles A. Scott but, selling as
Trustee shall only convey such title as is vest
ed in me. The land will be shown TO any person
desiring 10 purchase by William A. Scott, who
resides on Tie plantation, and whose house will be
open on the day Of sale, With all necessary com
forts, for those attending The sale. If, from bad
weather, or any Other cause, the Trustee should
deem it proper, for the interests and rights of the
parties concerned, to postpone the sale, the same
will be adjourned from day 10 day. The land
will certainly be sold, and persons DESTROYS of
purchasing u most valuable, healthy, beautiful
and convenient farm, are especially invited TO
come and examine the fine crops now growing
upon it, WIN. BRANCH, Trustee.
Oct l-2awtds
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TIE CITADEL.

"OLD wlRo,SSY NEBBER TIRE."-God bless
old Virginia! However much Federalism may
insult her and her time-honored principles-how
she is ever sleadfasl in her duty-ihe mother OF
States and of Statesmen she is never wanting
when duty calls-[ Harrisburg Argus
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THE REsULT-oUR GRATlFIcATIo

THE RESULT-OUR GRATlFICATION.
Our highest ambition in regard TO the election
in This State has been fully gratifed. The re-
suit iulfls every public and private assurance
that we have given our friends at home and
abroad, since the Baltimore Convention.
We said the Democrats would carry the city
by about the same majority that Gov Barry got
last fall. and they have done it.
We said the Democrats would carry this coun-
~ hy over 300 majority, and they have done it.
We said the electoral vote OF the Stale would
bs given to Polk and Dallas BY not less than 5000
majority, and il is done.
We said the Democrats would carry every
Congressional district, and they have done itby
handsome maiorities in each.
We said the Democrats would carry most OF
the Senate districts, and it is now quite certain
thai they have carried aN-thus securing, with
the old members, a unanimous Democratic Sc
hate.
We said we would elect two TO one of the Re-
prcsen,a,ives to the Legislature; the returns thus
Tar show the election of 81 Democrats and not
one single Wing!
We said Michigan would be the banner State
of the North in the Democratic achievements OF
Nov 1914, and she will be.
detroit Free Press, Nor. :.
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0SE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD

nNE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD
~ Runaway from the subscriber, living near
FishersvilIe Augusta county, Va, on the Both OF
last month, Negro Man, named Charles, %
years old, yellow complexion, five feet eight OF nine
inches high, and would weigh about $50 He
had on blue cloth coat and blue cloth panta-
loom, 4 high-crownei black fur hat, and
pair Of boots when he eloped-and wore a silver
watch. He may, however have changed his
clothing and disposed of lis watch. He was ap-
pretended ill Haydcnsville Goochland, last Wed
and il is likely has made his way 10 Richmond, as
ne has negro acquaintance il this city He is
no doubt making an effort TO get 10 some of the
Northern tree States. The above reward will be
given for his apprehension out Of the State Of
Virginia, or fifty dollar il taken in Virginia.
To be secured in either case until get him.
Oct. 9-cu GEORGE COINER.
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U. S. SENAroR.-On the 9Th instant, the Legis-
lature OF Arkansas unanimously elected Chester
Ashley, Esq, As United States Senator from that
State, FOR the rnexpired term Of Gov Fulton, dec.
Mr.. Ashley is man Of talent, and a thorough go
ing Democrat. None other, indeed, could obtain
the suffrage of Arkansas.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-29

II CoRoxERs lSauEsT-An Inquest was held
on Yesterday morning on line body OF Morgan
Jones, one Of the workmcn at the Tredegar Iron
Works, who was found dead in his bed al the re-
sidencc of Anthony Ainsworth, near the Armory.
1t appeared from the evidence that he called at
the grocery of the said Ainsworh about IL o'clock
at night on Monday, very drunk, and died be-
tween and s o'clocl: in the morning Verdict OF
the Jury, Chat he came to his death from intozi-
>atin;, -
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~ The Dover Rights of the widow OF Mr..
Charles A. Scott will be offered for sale with the
Estate above described. There are, on the pre-
misses comfortable two-s,ory Dwelling House,
Kitchen, Smoke House. Store House, Ice House,
OverSeer's House. Stables and Carriage House,
a large and productive Garden
Nav O6--wtlu
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CATCH THE RUNAWAY.
I'VE DOLL AIRS REV !

w E1-N x l. DOi'i1hi..o M -ihD'
J. Ran away from the subscriber, on The night
of The Isl Of November, or 10 miles from Sail
bury, y. C., Negro Man, named James. H.
is a mulatto, six feet two or three inches high,
prominent forehead bushy head Of hair, very
likely clothes not recolleccd, shoes RICH, and left
He seems rather slow 10 speak when spoken 10.
In all probability, has procured free papers, and
NAV pass himself Of as - Day. He is sus-
recied OF attempting TO reach the North. liappre-
hended in North Carolina, and confined in jail 50
that get him, the above reward, if out Of the
State, 500 will be given.
Nov. l9-c3t. MOSES CHAMBERS.
=, The National lnleigencer will insert
twice and send bill to this Office
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Mr.. Polk AT HoME.--Mr. Polk gains about
400 in his own county, and more than $500 in the
Stale, compared with lS4S when the contest was
unusually spirited. Compared with lS4o, he gains
more than ELEVEN THOUSAND. So il ap-
pears he is popular at home, whether he carries
or loses the State BY 200 votes.
In kentucky, H. Clay loses about $4,000, COM
pared with 1910.
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U7EN DOLLARS REWARD,-Ran away

i from the subscriber living miles South OF
Charlotte Courthouse, on the 81 of September,
1914, Negro Woman named RACHAEL,
formerly belonging 10 Mr. James Ganieen, OF
this county. He bought her OF Mr. John Da-
mel, at Orange Courthouse. Rachael is about
81 years Of agc-a dark Muato with one eye
(the other being put out when young she had
on, when she left home striped cotton frock,
but, taking several others with her, she can
hood of one of the places mentioned above, or
somewhere near Blacks and Whites, As she has
relations there will give The above reward 10
any person who will deliver her 10 me, OF conline
her in jal so that get her again.
THOMAS G. MORGAN.
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{ AND SALE IN RECKLNGHAM.-B

T AND SALE IN BUCKINGHAM.-By
IL virtue of u decree o! the county court Of
Buckingham, in The case OF Ferguson against
Elcan, &C., the Commissioners therein named for
the purpose will, on FRIDAY, the 2oh day of
December, 1914 on the premises, proceed 10 sell
at public auction, 10 the highest bidder, tract OF
Land whereof the late Patrick Ii. Ecan died seized
and possessed, containing G32 acres, lying mainly
on the North side OF the road leading from Curds-
vile to the New Store, and adjoining the Buck
region, and upon the tract is large portion Of
first rate tobacco land 10 clear The neighbour
hood desirable--and navigation and manuiac-
turing mill within two miles Of it.
Terms: A small portion of the purchase mo-
ney, TO cover charges and expenses, in cash or its
equivalents the balance will he divided into three
equal annual payments upon bonds with salts
factory security, and thc tile will be retained I'LL
the whole is paid.
THE COMMISSIONERS.
n, ,.,Ie
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gF We call the attention of our Democratic
friends in this city 10 the call for meeting Of the
Democratic Association OF this city tonight, at
: o'clock, al the Exchange. We hope 10 see our
friends from all paris of the city in attendance.
"Come one, come ALL come everybody"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-29

BEEF GONG up-We learn That beef cattle
rose in price in the market yesterday, from fifty
10 seventy-ive cents on the hundred, nett. The
rise is attributed to the accounts Of the London
and Liverpool provision markets, brought by the
britannia, and published here Yesterday morn
ing and which showed, that a. the time OF her
departure. the stock ofAmerican beet had been
much reduced by extensive sales at good prices;
that buyers were expecting the "new cure"
which was much inquired for and that the
first arrivals there from this country was ex-
pec,ed 10 "open high" The lime is not very
distant, We apprehend when John Bull will
consume annually far greater quantity Of our
agricultural products than he has in many past
wears. or does now and this too, will be the result
Than any conventional arrangement,
baltimore SIM.
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KENTUCKY.

The official returns from ninety-fve counties
give Clay 9Od2 majority. The three counties
remaining to be heard trom-Cumberland, Ed
monson. and Leicher-gave Owsley (Whig) 200
majority last Angus, Wing loss since 1910, l6-
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We are indebted to MessrS Nash & Wood
house for a Portrait of Col. Polk, pronounced BY
a College mate of the President elect, 10 be an
admirable likeness, and the only correct one that
has been taken
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-29

NORTH CAkoLrSA-rhe North Carolina Sc
nate was organized Friday, after five days Of
fruitless effort, by the election of Col. Gather
Wing, Speaker. This election was sort OF
cor promise-,he Locos eleciing The Clerks and
other officers of the Senate.
Co.,,,jor
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Il am your friend and obedient servant,
Fl OF ASi

Never was man more confident of victory
never was a candidate more cut down by the
nipPing frost of popular indignation. The peo-
pie had weighed his claims, and decided against
him. too solemnly 10 be turned over TO his supper,
by the would-be-leaders. They had rejected The
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-29

Asri-PAxIc FAcrs.-Notwithslandins thedisa
trous result, tc be expected from Folks election,
the first cotton factory in Missouri was set IL
operation last week; and in Boston The stocks OF
some of the great manufacturing establishments
at Lowell have maintained their prices since the
election
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etters Its reliance for patronage Will be upon the
interes, and Justice of the public, and lis own me-
rary merits. Eschewing all humbugs and c1-
lrinsic nourishes, it will depend Tor success upon
its contents and character alone.
at is emphalically Southern work, and ap,
peals expressly 10 the South, whose character ahG
interests literary and social it aims 10 uphold and
promote In the South, there are thousands VINO
can easily afford il. and they are particularly
urged 10 come forward and assist in increasing
its circulation. Being the only work OF tne kinl
in Virginia, it has special claims upon virgin
ians During the mex; volume, il will seek 10
explore and illustrate the much-neSlected history
OF this State.
"The Messenger has now been established more
than len years. during which il has overcome ma
nv and great obstacles; and attained wide clrcu-
lation and a very high character The efforts Oh
the present Editor will be strenuously directed mol
only 10 The preservation OF its ancient fame, but
asoto lis constant improvement. In this, The nat
teriny testimonials he has received during the
last twelve months, assure him that he has AREA
dy succeeded"
T. Thanks to the Compiler for The compll-
ment to ourdiligence in giving the Foreign News
in advance of our contemporaries. we mac mis-
led our readers about The Ecipsc-and, 10 make
amends felt bound 10 give the first foreign intel
licence, which an Extra New York Herald, 10
whose Editor we return our thanks enabled ms TO
DO. That we deceived our friends, and broke The
slumhers of any Of our fair acquaintance on
Sunday morning, we feel sorry-but cannot re-
greet that we echpscd our contemporaries IN the
Foreign office unexpectedly as IL called forth
tribute from the Compiler
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WWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.-Ral

TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.-Ran-
i away from the subscriber, Ton Sunday, The
29,h of September, Negro Man named Richard,
or more. high of dark or brownish complexion,
with scar over the left eye, and stiff fore-tinger
on the right hand and suffers at times very bad
". He had on, when he left me, suit OF COM
mon homespun cloth. He has passed. when run
of before, under the name of Asa Steward, as
free man, and may assume the same, OF some
other name. The above reward will he given 10
any person who will deliver the said negro TO me,
or secure him in Jail SO that get him again.
CHS. HUDSON.
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4'ItChIeHUuIS GO'l o|'' f"' WI e-"'
r,IIr !, ,rrn,, IrIIrI, nnII ADc DEIN ADD

TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD
WILL be given for the apprehension and de-
w livery TO me Of JESSE, sometimes calling
himself JESSE MITCHELL, who absconded on last
Monday, the llth of November, 1874. Said man
is mulalto, with long black hair, and on ms
right hand he has one or two stiff hngers-he IS
about 80 to IS years old, supposed to DC SIX Zee.
came from Stafford county, near Fredericksburg
| think he is aiming for Stafford county, or some
free State The above reward of S25 will be
paid if taken in the State, and $50 if taken out
of the State, and delivered 10 me, or confined IN
any jail so that | can get him again.
ACHILLES LUMPKlN.
Richmond, Nov. Is. dl-ewu
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Talua5le Real Estate on James Rirer, IN Bnelins'

Nov. 27-c2awtds
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-09-19
The Eighth of October.

The day is fast approaching which is Ut paramour,
interest to the people o this State Re collect that every
citizen is component part of our governmental gov
eminent intended for the benefit of all like. Pro-
claim it abroad that TUESDAY THE EIGHTH
OF OCTOBER is the day when every Democrat in
Ohio is in honor bound to serve his country by deposit
ing his vote Tor such men and such principles as will
our constitution in its purity and extend e ben
efts Of oul Republican Institutions. Let those Demo
crats who take newspapers make il their especial bust
ness to visit all ia their respective neghborhoods who
do not enjoy this privilege, and urge on them the i'm
porance and necessity OF being al the polls The 9Th
OF Octob er-CkihcOt8s AGD.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-09-19
ACTION, "ACTIONn
oppressorS

The time has now arrived when action should be the
order Of the day with every Democrat Recollect that
the Wings have heir secret agents at work in everytown
shpschooI district II the Dem ocrats would succeed
they too must organize. Attend particularly to those
who do not take democratic paper. Communicate
with them freely and point out to them the important
issues which are at stake. TIE Wings are taking a
register of all the votes and the politics of each every
SCHOOL, district in the stae and is therefore necessary
for the Democrats to be active. Circulate the docu-
ments and point out the necessity which exists for u
nited action. The election is now drawing near and
it is almportant that no time be lost in affecting a
thorough organization. Let the word be-Actiou-
on Chilico,he A'V