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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-15
II. wIKOFF.

AsroR House., New York, July IS, A.
My DEAN BrSsx1r
have Just this moment returned from Coney Island,
that left under circumstances rather dsagreeable We
obliged to live rather exclusively Tor disagree
able know yourself 10 I've stared a'tlat was con-
slider ed Objectionable finding cabol growing up,
We struck tents and came IF Family, thanks TO you
more or less who scared damnahly has improved
immensely she has gained several pounds and begins 10
fear her proportions ournnniDg the syphle stand
ard she has been perfectly happy her retirement and
escspe from toll and we are que abandoned sea bath
ing and minnow fshipgand The childish gee with
which she INDUCED in diversions greatly d.
vertipg All Of feel curOns to know how does Mrs
Denne-we thought probable till the last moment you
would both drive down to and take dnner-bnt
yen are still at Hoboken they tell have just sent
to the office to learn
am glad Of this erar Of the indictments Noah's i'm
dicmenisit will do you great good in all respects
like your treating at first with levI,y, and already
you going to raise the cry Of pers cuo that is all
you want. regret the probability Of it's costing you
some money-bnt II will make you more-m much more
all Of which you know better than do. Bennett this
time Fanny wants to ask favor but she thinks II too
bad to torment you and though feel some com
FUNCTIONS vsngs" about it, yet know beronly chance
is in your nterierence-and know you Kind hearted
enough to assist her
Have you the brutal attack upon ker in yesterday
sun" Upon my word glad Of on one account only,
the Sun your only rival likely TO hurt your
your capabilities suipass him infinitely hut see the feL
low has enterprze-the late =" Express" proves h-he
beats the Herald good deal de hau en- bds-he rails at
your want OF taste decency on coarse
ness scurriiy &C. Don't you think In obligng deeply
tormened Fanny, you can give this fellow hard hi OF
.wofor this attack Fanny exceeds in indeceScy OBJ
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-15

NV DIAN 81
don't know hut with your usual rapidity Of thought
and action you have thrown my remarks on MsdIle
Els Pasian troubles into article if 70 let me b.g
OF You 10 suspend its publication until rite TO
you fully and dscrsey upon IT, There are some things
that may and ought be said and there are few things
would be wissst not to say Best respects to Mrs
Yours, truly, II. WiKOFF
ERIBAY, Dec kh
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-15

NV DEAR BENNETT -
intended coming on 10 you to-day, but unexpected
things hsve turned that will prevent but send on
Charles with this letter an, suffering much uneas
TO tell the truth from the various reflections that
have followed the pcrusa Of the Hcrads" last article
that must either you hear from you. before can
hope for another nights sound rest What have cone
or Fanny done, to provoke the indignation OIL me He
Iald is the constant son that assaiis me Of every
turn stopped at Baltimore the other afternoon, express
ly to write you not pu but friendly letter to ask
your advice about future movements BY the LORD get
Il sooner than expected Before began sent for my
rad, u.eum or 'Herad. to see what Robinson C,usoe
soS-and xavanc battery would MT have produced half
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-03
FIR the ENQUIRE
T " tFe IsH3HFFeT.
THE TARIFF. AND TOBACCO TRADE


THE TARIFF, AND TOBACCO TRADE.
do not suppose any of the gentlemen OF The
Democratic party connected with the Tobacco
Trade, will consent under their own signature,
10 reply 10 the communication of NleSsrs. Gray
and Caskie. | have no authority 10 speak for
them but am nevertheless sure this will be their
determination for obvious reasons.
In the first place, the public take bnt little in
tercst in discussions of this character, and such
discussions are prone to lead 10 expressions OF
opinion calculated 10 disturb the tranquility
and intercourse Of The society in which they move.
Desiring alone To promote the best interests OF
the country rather than the views OF party, the
Democratic gentlemen referred ~ are content 10
prcsen, facts 10 the consideration o their fellow
citizens and leave them 10 make their own con-
clusions-facis. which require no endorser 10 sus-
tan no array OF names 10 confirm them. The mud
of politics has no charms for them. They pre-
fer the ways Of pleasantncss and The path OF
peace"
In nv last note, however 10 yon, omitted 10
correct some errors (as | consider ihem) in
Messrs. Gray and Caskies communication,
which | am unwilling should remain unan-
swercd-lf | had had before me- when last
addressed You, the statement of those gentle
men, would have commented upon them al
that time-but the paper containing II coald
then readily procure. proceed now, with your
permission, briefly, 10 make those corrections,
when dismiss the subject for superior cares.
Messrs Gray and Caskie are made TO say, that
the prices of Tobacco are regulated or affected
entirely BY The production and consumption. :
Without intending TO embrace this opinion in its
fuli extent will grant that it is true, moi peIceiv-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-03
GATHERINGS OF TIE: PEOPLE.

The enthusiasm of the Republicans is ihcreas-
inc. The flame burns brighter than ever He
Democratic Presses are eeming with accounts ol
immense Mass Meetings in the different States.
Tn. last Columbus. Ohio, Statesman says: Ne
yer have We seen any thing 10 compare with The
onnourinq of the Democrats in the centre vi this
stat. The meeting al Urbana, on Saturday,
was VIC are told. like all the rest, great in num-
her and glorious in spirit. We never saw such
sight as the procession at this place, on Mon
day presented. At GAINESVILLE, on Wednesday,
the crowd of people was very great also. All
along the road the cry Of hurra for Polk DalaS,
Tod and Victory rent the air. II Ohio does not
'as,onish the natives, this heat, there can be no
reality in signs
The meetings in the State Of New Yori; arc
also numerous and enthusiastic The Albany
Arms tells us OF the great meeting Of tire counties
of TompLins. Chcnung Seneca, and Yates. held
al Dnndee-and the meetings al Lodi, in Seneca
county-a, Calvin Ely's, in Tompkins-the grand
rally al Saratoga, on the l9th-and al Goshen in
Orange county, on the li,h. Al this place, ten
,bousand is a small estimate (from d>inlerested
source of the number present Mr. Elv Moores
(of n ~ address showed up the arts and decep-
lions practiscd upon the people in 1910, with
great effect A beautiful banner was presented
hy the Goshen Democratic Association 10 the de-
legation from the adjoining town OF Hampton
bnreh which outnumbered the whole number OF
Democratic votes po!led in the town in 1910 BY
nearly dozen This is one evidence OF the
mannerin which political affairs are going here.
In this town, alone, the changes of those who were
Harrison men in 1910, nearly equal the whole
Wing vote in the fall of that year. In The neigh
boring town OF Montgomery, Wing in 10, the
Democrats expect some 80 majority in November
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-03
E;w nc Enqitircr.

F~ he Enquirer.
MARYLAND
find that the immense gains which the De-
mocra,s have had in The several States that
have voted this year, induce many OF our party
10 expect the usual large Wing majority in
Maryland 10 he overcome by The election ON the
I'd instant This is, in my opinion, expecting
TOO much--lhough | have no doubt the Demo
cratic gain will be large, compared with the cleo
,ionS in October and November, in that State
in 1910 lsuhjoin the vote of The Presidential
election in 1910, 10 enable comparisons Of the re-
suits to he made, as the returns shall come in from
the election OF yesterday:
The following is the vote of this State copied
from the official returns in the office of the Secre
&c
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-03
ELuYANNA COUNTY.

AT meeting of the Democratic Association Of
Fluvanna county, at PALMYRA, on Monday, the
23d of September, 1911: On motion, it was
Rcsoircd, Tha: Maj James Garland, of Lynch
burg, be invited TO address the citizens of Fuvan-
ma county, on the subject Of the Presidential elcc
ton, at as early time, and at whatever place
NAV suit his convenience.
On motion, it was
Renlrcd, Thai special messenger be dispatch
ed to Lynchburg, that he may ascertain in person,
whether Maj Garland can comply with the above
resolution. J. NJ WILLS, President
SlrAs B. JOKES, Secretary
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-03
A CHANGE TO DEMOCRACY.

We have not yielded 10 lhe disposition eHhi-
hited BY our press to publish the MANY changes
which have taken place from The Wig 10 tn .
Democratic ranks since the nomination OF Poik
and Dallas because we forcsaw the READINGS
with which they could manufacture .5D q; 'H"'
mem, 10 otlsct bona tide changes: but ne like 10
Sir up their gaIl once in Will, and We give i've
highest respecIabiliv in Gloucester county, here
,otnre decided Wing. who can No longer follow
Mr. clav in his devious wndngs." Texas and
anti-Te1as, Tariff and anli-Tarii notions; out
has resolved to suppon,hc Republican candidates,
polk and Dallas. That's one certain.
Portsmouth Ctr6Hicte.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-03
MISS MAcKENZIE's scHooL-Thc

MISS MACKENZIE'S SCHOOL-Thc
INL Boarding and day School for Young La
dies hitherto conducted by Miss Jane Macken-
zie, will be resumed on the Isl day of October
and continued at the same place Corner Of Main
and 9TH strect>,) by Miss Janeiia Mackenzie
Gordon, assisted by competent teachers in The va
rious branches OF Education usually taught in 4
Female School of the first class.
II gives pleasure 10 Miss Gordon TO inform her
friends and the public that she will have the
kindly aid of Miss MackenZic's counsel, and ex-
pericnce, as well as personal supervision, in ar
ranging and perfecling judicouS system of in
struclon and government, and in sustaining and
confirming The reputation OF an institution so long
under her guidance, and in whose prosperity and
usefulness she will not cease 10 take lively in
teresf.
The good Offices of old friends and more re-
cent patrons are respectfully solicited.
Special provision will be made that The young
or pupils receive ample instruction and constant
attention.
Terms for Board and Tuition remain IN
changed Oct. 3-2t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-03
THE GREATEST BURLESQUE AFTER

A Correspondent Of The Richmond Wing pre-
icudS 10 give Il description OF the debate between
Mr. John w. Jones on the one hand, and DR..
Sheppard of Hanover, and Mr. ]. : Fleming
of Goochland, on The other. AT Louisa Court
House, ON the 9TH Sept. We have rarely seen,
even in the Wing prints, a more ridiculous sketch;
II >eiS ont with stating. that Nh. Jones started
with the intention of going 1.-THE Charlottesville
Convention, .but rciicn arriving at Louisa conrt
House. and finding no Wing orator upon the
ground. concluded Ia stop and address the people
of Louisa." Now, VT positively know that Mr..
Jones started with the iHicnt,on OF addressing the
people of I.ouisf-delerminny to 90 on TO the
Convention next morning, il he was no, taken
with his expected tit of aguc and fever. He was
toll. before he COL out of the cars, that h. might
meet Mr. Southall-but 10 instead Of Southa!l.
he canghi mHaf Gas the Wing correspondent
would lnsinuare.) in John = Fleming! Mr. J.
was unfortunately seized with his aguc-anl in
that condition he addressed the people in one oi
those nlasleriy speeches, for which he is 80 much
distinguished True he was replied Ia l'y DIR.
sheppard TO whom TIC correspondent does hot
award 'onc leaf of the laurel, bu, reserves the
whole Tree" for Mr. Flcming)-and when We
name him in opposition, or rather contrast, with
Mr. Jones We may we'll he amused nj the extra
VACANT compliment which his eulogi>l awards
him when he ventures To assert. that Mr.. Speak
cr Jones will never be caught in these di@@in>
again espcciaLg If M J. s. FHcm,Ag is about
We an know thc caibre Of Jones and We all
know Fleming, and if there bc any ono man below
the mountains. who is capable of pcnnng such
an sri,arngGn "a. except the author at this com
municaion in the Wing, why We must say the
distrc, contains one more fool Than We suspected.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-03
A letter in the last Globe from Prince William

A letter in The last Globe from Prince William
county. Sept. y, speaks i'll confident terms OF The
spirit and success Of The Democracy:
There have been many changes in his coun-
t.. and think / hazard nothing in numbering
them at thiity. Many who will not support our
candidates, will stand aloof from Henry Clay,
though they have always heretofore voted with the
Wigs We have had several tine county meet
ings--thc best organization prcvais-ard every
man seems animated with the most confident
hopes of victory, and eager for the contest Set
Prince William down tor a majority oi 20 ol
500. have lately travelled through Inc upper
part OF Fauquer and Loutomn counties every
where The same enthusiasm prevails.
oThc Spartan Band oil l.oudonn has been ma
king gigantic ciiorts 10 reduce The large Federal
minority in that county, and with the most Hat
tering prospects Of success. In conversation with
an intelligent Wing of Middlchurs 10 whose phi
vae personal worth cannot fail To pay just
tribute of praise he informed me that Ioudoun
could not give more than 80 OF 700 majority for
CLAW. In 1910 She gave SIS majority. He in
formed Inc that great lukewarmness prevailed
among the Dutch and Quakers, the most hume
rous class in Loudoun: that many Of them would
not vote for Clay il they did not vote against
him. Set Loudoun down at about 700 majority
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-03
= Preface 10 il.

81 MIR. James A. Sc,idon, has been confined
10 his room bv indisposition for srreral weehs.
We feel il due to Mr. $ To make this statement,
in order that his friends in different portions %
The State may be apPri<ed OF the leasons, which
have prevented him from meeting many political
engagements We are now happy 10 announce,
that he is in the field ts,-doy in Louisa. ana has
buckIed on his armor iorthc Campaign. CoonS,
lanl. mn
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-03

We received by last nights mail very small
quantity oi papcr>-nonc North ot Philadelphia.
This Is remarkably pleasant al this tame, cs,e-
cIalv in daily office. We will no; complain
much after The election; but until then. We urge
upon the p. O. Department 10 impose al the fines
upon de!inqucnls
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-03

T. The Wing is hard lun for arguments
"Roo!backs No. !, (Polk'> branding i3 negroc, J
and Mo-, CBritish Gold, have 50 signally fail
ed, that il is obliscdto resort 10 the old fable ofDis-
union aided by the cahalistic words. 'FR.rFRNr-
zArioS AND PHorFcrIoN which have been %
often paradcd By the Wing. that We are ncne,!
10 think, they must bc kept %crtotpsci IN l0d coyi-
MS Upon some sentiment Of Mr.. McDuhe, The
Mig wakes upihe dormant dragon OF Di>union, -
and, wih rs usual farce anil j0a,cc. repeats lis ,l
" assaults upon the Richmond Democrats
They have been proved 10 be uns,ained by tins
sin. The senior Editor OF the Wing stands tortl,
a confessed Di>unioni>t and has the lemeri,y 10
charge others with its oIious features. How can
any one believe in >nch charge, coming. As j,
does, from one who has avowcG himself 10 have
been for DSunon
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-03

The Wing wastes il breath in quoting our
former opinions about Mr. Calhoun. That paper
has changed more in regard Ia Mr. c. than tie
Editor Of The Enquirer. Let The Wing hunt up
lis own columns for lis sentiments towards MIR
Calhoun ami w e. Rivc>. before il ventures 10
attack others Tor q change 81 opinion
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-03

The National Intclligencer controversthe state
ment We made about Mr. SCOTS (ot Missonri)
extra pay, and the vote for Mr.. Adams. That
statement was founded on the 18th Essay" Of Mr..
Webster. If erroneous, we shall hasten 10 correct
it-and for this purpose, have written on to Wash
ingon, to ascertain the facts of the case al Head
Quarters. All all events, we know that Mr. Scott
voted for Mr. Adams, against the wishes Of Mis-
souri, and contrary to the solemn remonstrances
of Col. Benton.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-03

nor HIRE, until Christmas, a Man House
i Servant also. Waiting Maid, who is a
good Seamstress Cook, and Washer. Apply
10 THOMAS & CHARLES ELLIS.
Sept, o5-lw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-03

MIR. w. SNIITII-MR. j. H. PEASANTS
Who knows the State best? He who is coopeI
up within the walls of the ancient Museum VIM
such oop-holcS only rs his partial and prelndic.I
friends in The country al distance please 10 opeu
for him 10 sec through-w. the man Of sayari,y
and sense, who has traycr>ed nearly hall lie
Stale, seen The people, talked 10 men q, both par
lics-alti Judges for himself? Do our duty-oi
yanlze Is we ought 10 do-ard there can b. M
doDh NJ OIL TIrgina.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-03

next In that town, two ministers Of the Go>ue
have repndialcd he Wing party, and transferred
their influence 10 the Democratic party"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-10-03
From The National Hieifgcncer.
A LETTER FROM MR.. CLAY.


ASHLAND September y, 1914.
Gentlemen: Since my nomination al Bai-
more in MAY last, hy the Wing Convention, as a
candidate for The Office ofPTesdent ofthc United
States. | have received many letters propounding
10 me questions on public affairs, and others may
have been addressed 10 me which | never re-
ceived To most OF those which have reached
me have replied; butio some have mo-, be
cause either The subjects OF which they treated
were snch as that, in respect OF them, my opin-
ions, thought, had been sufficiently promulgated.
OF that they did no, possess, i'll my Judgment, sut-
ficient importance 10 require an answer from
ME. | desire now 10 say Ia the public, through
Won. that, considering the near approach OF the
Presidential election shall hence.orward respect
fully decline 10 transmit for publication any lei
lers from ne in answer 10 inquiries upon public
matters.
After my nomination, doubted the proprety
as still do, of answering any letters upon new
questions of public policy. One who may be a
candidate for the Chief Magistracy OF the Nation,
il elected. ought 10 enter upon the discharge ofthe
high duties connected with that office with his
mind open and uncommlled upon all new ques-
tons which may arise in the course OF lis admin
istration, and ready 10 avail himself OF all the
lights which he NAV derive from his Cabinet
from Congress, and above all, from the public
opinion.
II, in advance, be should commit himself TO in.
dividuals who may think proper 10 address him
he may deprive the public and himself OF The
benefit of those great guides, Entertaining this
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-09-27

From The Boston DaiIy Mail.

REALLY Coon ARTIcLE.-Aways anxious to ben
eft our readers in every possible way we would now
recommend thernotce article prepared by Ransom
d. Stevens Druggists which fully deserving of conf
dence and every way worthy to be relied on. We mean
the Dandeion and Tomato Panacea. Compounded from
nine Of the best medicines produced in the vegetable
kingdom the Dandeion Tomato and Snrsaparilla form
versay admitted contain the most heathful properties
the science of medicine has yet discovered We called
at the of these gentlemen yesterday and had The
pleasure of perlsing letters some OF which were from
Physicians Of the highest respeciabty and others from
gentlemen of undoubted integrity all speaking in the
highest terms of the good effects Of the medicine They
also hold their possession, nnumerabe certificates from
persons, some with whom we are acquainted, and IN
whose word we can place the fullest confidence of the
wonderful cures performed by its such as Asthma
Erysipelas Dyspepsia, Salt Rheum, Chronic Diseases
Rheumatism Scroula aud for all impurities of the blood
and from our own knowledge and confidence III the gen.
tlemen who prepare the medicine and the trial we have
had OF its virtues have hesitation nreconmendngt
as one of the best Alternatives and purifiers of ID now
before the public. For anything in the apothecary llne
we would recommend the of these gentlemen 323
Washington street. inferior to in this city their
high moral worth and Integrity being sufficient qua
raniy TO the public against any attempt at imposition
In copying the above from the Mail we are happy IN
being able to endorse every word of having tried the
Dandelion and Tomato Panacea ourselves with the hap
pes effects The proprieors are really deserving OF
patronage and that success will crown Their
efforts Give them a call at their store, Amory Hall
buildings 325 Washington street. second door north OF
West street Daily Times.
For sale in Philadelphia, by I. ". Dyott q Sons No
45 North Second street. and ut tho Book store OF H.
FARNHAM corner of llth street and Penn avenue,
and at the most respectable Drug stores in the District
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-09-27
VEyN7TLaM BLINDS! .YENITLayN BLINDS

WILLIAM NOELL, thankful for past favors, begs
w leave most respectfully to inform his former
customers and the public generally that he still con
tinues to manufacture all kinds Of INSIDE VENl-
TIAN BLINDS, all colors and Sizes suitable for
public and private edifces. Also, painted Window
Shades different patterns and prices Linen and COM
mon Curtains furnished to order FANCY BLINDS,
all sizes and very cheap, and everything appertaining
to screening windows. Worsted Cord, Tassels and
Bindings, all colors. "a. als.f..as
w. n. would say 10 all those who are in want of
any of the above articles just to give him acal and
they shall be accommodated Old Blinds repainted
and repaired and all orders thankfully received and
promptly attended to. Call at the sign Of the NAM.
MOTH BLIND, between 18th and 18th streets, south
side of Pennsylvania avenue. jell-n
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-09-27
d POWHAT.d.N HOUSE,
n ,TCuNHnN -yyIDG UNIA1 n, Az

'lUlCHMOND, VlRGINIA.-On the LIST OF April
last this fashionable and popular Hotel passed into
the hands Of the subscriber whose whole time and at
tenton are directed to the comfort and qualification
Of his guests 1t has just been repaired, and is now
in good order for the reception Of company. The ac-
commodations are superior, and sufficient for 10
persons Many Of the rooms are large, and fitted up
especially for the of travelling families, and ALL
are furnished with excellent beds and hair mattresses
His table served with every Wand Of the pre-
pared good old Virginia style
To the old patrons Of the house he would say that
he has made many alterations and additions for the
better and he assures his friends who have been in
the habit Of calling HIM for the last ten years at
Dibrells Springs and the Warm Springs, that at the
Powhatan House they will find him no less deserving
their encouragement. .A+
The position Of the Powhatan House is decidedly
the best in the city 1t is elevated, dry, airy, unin-
numbered by other houses and very the business
streets, railroad depots steamboat and packetboat
landings. ..tr al CHS. l.. DlBhELL
ITGood hack, and porters always ready to con-
vey passengers and their baggage to and from the
House. sa a rs.E 7f a je29-3m