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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-03
EyrpN.r MIN Iciier G.om Beihmofr:

"Thc Democracy OF the city Of Baltimore were
never ia better spirits imam at present. They seem
confident of carrying every thing before item al
the next election With such Il man rs James
Carroll at their head do not see how any rca-
sonable man could doubt Of their success. The
Third Wad Democrats are at This moment en-
gagged in planting Two hickory poles: one o'them
l35 feet in height the other li5: the latter will nc
The highest in The city il was sen; from York coun
" yesterday BY the Railroad. Changes from
Whigserv 10 Democracy are very trcqucnl-l
know oil Is cases myself most of them have been
very prominent men in the Wing party. That
Polk and Dallas will be elected, is almost reduced
10 4 certainty
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-03

STUART as. SMITH.
Soon after arriving in SfaunIon on Monday
the Goth August, learned that political bout was
To come of on that day between William Smith
(now) of Fauouicr, and A. Ii. II. Stuart of Au.
gusta, two prominent Electors on The Clay and
Polk Tickeis-of course, stopped TO hear it
Mr.. Smith had called hv Stauntun from the great
Rockingham Democratic rally OF The 22d, on the
request OF his political friends, who invited dis
cuSSion from the ablcst oil their opponents; ana
Mr. Stuart ii seems, was selected Ia meet hiGl-
Accordingly Mr. Stuart informed The Court Just
before IL O'Clock, of the iacl-Speaking OF Mr.
Smith in appropriate terms oil comnicndatloh.-
The Cont gave way at about II O'Clock, NJ, and
in few minutes Smith came forward in pei
feet storm of applause and occupied the stand for
Two hours and a half. Mr.. Stuart replied for the
same length of tirne-then Smith one hour, and
Stuart one-and then a little up and down al;er-
nalely for some half an hour So they were al
il. and the people mostly on their feet for seven
and half hours. without intermission OF refresh
men,. except Just before Mr. Smith closed his hrst
speech Mr. Stuart ate snack; but | don't think
he left or offered smith any.
The political friends OF each seemed entirely
satisfied with the performance of their champion;
NJ least they said so-and stranger might have
believed them bnt fer certain prominent signs
and among them. two in particular: first, when
smith was applauded, there was great Kissing
throughout, alrho' the blackguards were severely
rehuked BY him; and by Mr. Stuart requested 10
dcsist: and when Stuart was applauaed none
seemed wounded 10 the kissing point and second
". when the champions closed the contest, and
Stuartwas leaving the battle-ground, his brother
in-law Jumped upon, or rather al Smith, with
wha, he evidently thought tough question:
Smiths prompt and manly reply produced cloud
splitting shout, and the last saw of the in!erro-
gator, he was standing near where he got his an
swer SOUTH-SIDER.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-03

PENNSYLVANIA AND OnIo.-A Correspondent
of the Globe writes from Uniontown, PennsyI-
van;a, August 2G, that Pennsylvania is as sale
for Polk and Dallas as any other State in the
Union and that there is not Wing OF any intel
ligence in the State who honestly believes that
CLAY can carry the State" 1--WE are here in
daily communication with Ohio-our iniorma-
ton from that State is of the most cheering char
acter. Sc, down Ohio as CERTAIN
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-03

r We recommend TO the notice Of the Public,
Mr.. Pryors advertisement Of his excellent school
in Williamsburg. Some oflhe most enlighten-
ed citizens Of that place, with some OF the PROBES
sors of William g. Mary College, bear strong
testimony 10 the benefits Of an Institution, which
is intended in some respects TO be preparatory
school TO the College itself
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-03

- There will be Il meeting OF the Democrat
ic Association OF the City Of Richmond al the
Concert Room Of the Exchange Hotel, on Sa-
turiay Evening neSl. the 1lh inst, al O'clock
Several addresses NAV be expected from distin-
guishcd members of tha Patty on their way 10
the Democratic Convention 10 be- held III the
Town Of Charlottesville, on the 10Th ot Septcm-
hr @.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-03

VALUABLE FARMS IN SURRY FOR
Y LEVIN I've sold to the highest bidder,
on the premises on MONDAY, the 2s'h ol Ociol"r
next if fair. if not the first fair day thereafter, n
valuable Farm, in Surry county, containing hy
estimation about $50 acres This farm lies on
Elackwaler. Immediately above Blunts bridge;
~ miles from Petersburg and from Cabin
Point. The improvements are, in part. large
and handsome lwo-story frame dwcln" house,
neatly flashed, except the plastcling, only one
coat o! which was put on, ami built IN 1911; a
good ktche' smoke house, "ranarr, carriage
house, Sc. N'osl If the bindings have been
erected within the asi II years, and are generally
in good repair. The arabic land is generally of
superior quality; and, when married, produces
clover luxuian,ly. There i an abundance OF
timber for farming and building purposes, and a
considerable quantity If very superior land (capa-
he of yicdn" or 10 barrels al corn TO the
acrel that might I've cleared 10 advantage.
Immediately after the above sale is closed, an
adjoining Farm. containing about 40 acres VIII
hc sold On this Farm there i Il comfortable
dwelling house, kitchen. &c. somewhat OF OF
repair: and about 80 OF 20 acres arabic land, IN
good condition.
Immedatc possession will be given Of the small
tarm-of the larger one, the purchaser will < al
lowed such possession as may he necessary 10
make prenara,ionS for cror-unil the growing
crops can he sold when full possession will I've
given. The title to both places * indis puable,
and the sale will be without reserve. The terms
will H. liberal and made known on The day OF
sale by WIN. T. B. RUFFIN,
Executor OF Thomas Rniiin, decd
2t-utIS
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I'oR TIE ESQulRRR
To the President ami Directors Of TIE .hamcs RE
0u1 GUu11-5H COgpGHy

To the PrcSidtat ami Directors Of Mc hlLacs Rircf
AMI kan6trda Company.
In the Wing of The 9TH inst. is an article adj
dressed IL you, urging The establishment OF an
inlet 10 the canal from the Buckingham side. and
recommending Perkins Falls as suitable loca-
ton; also, in the Wing 81 ilc 10Th inst, iSanolhcr
communication recommending Scoli>viilc aS
suitable location. While the si.hJcct is in a@ita-
ton, | viii suggest another point ON The river
viz: FAILsBURG Mills, as a suitable location Tor
the inlet or bridge which 10 I've selected between
New Canton and Hardwick's. II being near he
centre between those Two places it will accom-
MEDIATE a large district OF country. in which
large unanliiy OF Tobacco and Wheat Is pro-
duced Il would also lie equally As near 10 Hook
cr'S Mills as Warren Ferry or Perkins Fails
and a good deal nearer than Sco,isvic, the
other place recommended, AID il has the advantage
of line road leading 10 i; Oh the buckingham
side and the hill al the river very easy 10 ascend
and descend. II is thought bridge could be built
al Fallshur. for Il les, sum than al either al The
Other points a. timber and rock are very convc-
nieni, and the location being al the Falls it will
have a good foundation, and less liable to he
washed away The ncighlorhood of lIanwck's
is already accommodated with ferry which car
rics over the produce, &c, Ia and from the canal
al the company's expense; and the lower section,
between Slate River and James River are accom-
moIated at Bolings Landing, ut a very small
expense; while the middle section Of Goudwin's
Church and surrounding country labor under
great Inconvenience and expense, in getting their
produce 10 market. We hope you will do us the
Justice To fix the location of our inlet Immediately
or lrakc such arrangement with The owner al
ferry (unlil The bridge can be buit) rs has been
made AT Bent Creek, Harlwici'> and \. Canton
WALTON'S FORK.
Y ...,nl,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-03

A Correspondent requests US TO suspend, our
remarks on Mr.. Madison's letter for a few days
He promises 10 unmask the disingenuous use
which Mr. Rives had made of that production:
We shall therefore postpone our remarks until
Friday, when We shall throw off the whole sub
iect.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-03

The Richmond Wing Of Saturday las', says
"A little explanation as TO The bet about Ken
lucky, Tennessee, North Caroline, lndiania and
Georgia Our understanding of, was, that Mr..
Claws vote would not fall 1000 Lciorc these e>ti-
mates; (kentucly $4,000. Tennessee 5000, North
Carolina 5000 Indiana 5000, Georgia 1000 ma
lorty) il ii rose more than 1000 abore them, We
still win Is that the Enquirer's understandings
les-thal is the Enquircrs understanding"
And friend at our elbow authorizes rs to say, that
The Editors of the Wing or any Of their friends can
be accommodated with hct 10 any amount un-
der $500 upon the same understanding" by call
ing AT the Enquirer Office.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-03
I. 3. l.. b.

Il. Various communications are crowded out,
to our great re.ict--bul they will appear on Fri
dav Among them is a very Interesting account
of Mr. Robert c. SCOTS visit 10 Cumberland
which does him juslcc--and letter from the
Western Springs Of Virginia, giving state
men, of the various public discussions in that re-
gion.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-03

The Richmond Wing OF yesterday is very viii
ling tn subject us TO species of surveillance. 10
which we are not very wilingt to submit. lie asks
MS how did the Enquirer come 10 know or 10 hear
a fact which) is contained in sentence nthal pa
Der Of Friday" rs we do not recognize the right
If that paper (hc Whis) TO PLAY the lnquisitor
over US we must respectfully decline The answer
which he desires. II is enough for US TO put HIM
ri ease, about the espionage which ne suspects 10
exist ain spies" who are "in the habit OF lurking
IN the vicinity OF the Wing Office" We know
o., no such spies and caves droppers." We know
Of no Post Office abroad, which has "arested" and
BETRAYED the Documents committed 10 It's care
AN that we can saw is, that We have invaded 'thc
sanctuary of (no) mans hear,h"-but that the eS-
prcssit,nS we have repeated were uttered under the
canopy of heaven-in the presence of three or four
a.nrlemen--with no injunction OF secresy; but,
since the unjust suspicious which il has produced,
W., regret that VIC have ever given il wing But,
AS Calico said aitcr,he dlrcSse fthe lnqusltion:
The Earth moves notwithstanding. What we
h,v, stated is fact" And as 10 this 'privale
and confidential letter." which was intended 10
manufacture Wing sentiment all over The
country according TO order, we know not
how il cot out. All we know is, that The let
Ter which we published on Friday came to
us from some distance in the coun,ry-irom
man of honor--and we have not the most distant
IDEA. that he came TO knowledge OF the Private
and Confidential Letter BY breaking seal-by
violating The sanctity of Post Ofice-or by any
diShonorahle trick or conrivance. We advise the
Wing then to "beware Of that green-eyed Mon
efcrn .S1SDy/iDD
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-03

Persons from the country. when in town, should al
ways call on Iio,i ifthey are in want OF money;
Gregory & Co. constantly on hand. ORDERS enciosins
cash or p,zs Tickets attended 10 with pronpness ana
the drawings OF Lotteries sent when Irlnes'eh, " ali
who order Of ID. VI. lioi !, h'en'""'u,
Sept.3 WV"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-03

WIN. Ii. ALLEN.

HNtNNNF '>ttItFHIg.
II The Meeting of the Association on Saur-
day Night was in the happc>t spirit. Mr.. John
+. Young, recently returned from visit 10 the
North, was called ont, and made an address. He
declared his sanguine hopes OF the votes OF Penn
sy!vania, New York and New Jersey-animad-
vcrted with great force and critical acumen o.
tlelas letter Of Mr.. Clay upon Anncxation-ana
expatated with great clcarnc>s upon the questions
al issue l. the campaign. His whole speech va:
calculated 10 inspire the highcs: enthusiasm. Mr.
Washington Greenhow, was then called up, ano
gave Us one ofhS finest and most inspiring blasts
intermyed with capital touches OF humor, am
eloquent arpeals 10 principle. He spoke with
great confidence Of our carrying Virginia-ant
wished 10 carry her with the largest possible ma
iOr,V
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3l-tf
I1oYT's PRIZE OFFICE, Under the Exchange *

IJoYT'S PRIZE OFFICE, Under the Exchange 80
Ii ttl, Richmond, ia.
D. NJ. Royt bess leave most respectfully 10 call TIE at
tenton of all his old patrons, md others who are in
wan, OF money To the following Schemes Tor Sspt.m-
her and richer galaxy he has never before presented
They embrace the following Leading Capitals:
Ss3G00O->S;}5, 000-S30, 010-$50, 000!!
With Others amounting t. somo millions q Dollars
and so arranged, that the most uhiucky must draw
rrize. 4 remittance Of any amount, small or large,
win he attended to by return mai.
Therefore, all ye wha want Cash, please drop
der 10 ID. VI. fIoyt Richmond, Virginia
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-03
THE COALITION
Betmcea Tic Clay Pmiy Of tic North and Tic Abo-


Bciwcca The C2au Pniy ~ tie North ant nc 400
liioni>ts.
The most common observer cannot VISIT the IN
fccted district of n York without seeing the direct
oyer,ures made by the leading men OF the Clay
marry towards the third party (as Mr.. Web
s,er repeats the term. viz the Abolitionists) No
one can read many of;he newspapers in The North
and Northwest, without seeing these hints strcwn
through their columns. The mass OF Evidence
which we have, accumulated in printed sheet
before us. will star,le every Southron, when he
comes 70 see it. And yet we have much more
evidence which could not bc crowded INTO It's capa-
cious columns.
Two new !ac.s have reached us by the two last
mails The Washington Spectator says
Hon Charles Hudson, a Wig member oi
Congress from Massachusetts, has recently pub
li>hed long letter 10 his constituents the princl-
nal object of which is seemingly 10 convince the
Ah,G,ionists. that they will best further their
incendiarv policy against the South By vot-
ine for Henry Clay. The entire production IS
utterly unworthy Mr.. H standing as man or
as politician"
IL Democrat" [Clay Wing of Rochester, \. T.,
OF the Goth August, which contains ions ie',c'
from Andrew w Young, addressed "Fo The
Friends of Liberty in the County of wyoming.
The author was the Editor of the American u
tzen." established in Warsaw, in lS35-and the
frs, Abolition paper ever published in Western
New York He has also been public lecturer,
and is the author ola work, entitlei THE Science
orGovcrnment," of some repn,alion-and there
fore. saws the Rochester paper, "hs opinions are
rntitlcd 10 grea, weight" And what is the char
ac,cr of this letter OF August l2l Lei the Wing
paper tell US in the following paragraph;
To ABoIIrloNIsTs.-We take great pleasure
in publishing today letter on the duties OF ADO
litionis,s, by Mr. Andrew W. Young. The ar
numens it contains no, only in favor OF The pro-
prielv with which every Abolitonist may support
Mr.. CLAW, and the necessity of his doing 50 il he
would avert the horrors Of the farther extension oil
slavery, are sound and unanswerabe."
Such is the Coalition sought 10 be established
between the Abo,ionists, (ihe real Disnnton'Ns
ot the coun,ry,) ana the Northern Wing OF the
Clay army!
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-03
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

1T 4 meeting oil Tie DelliocIdiic A>SOClatlon
of the Civ of Richmond. held at the Exchange
Hoel. on SATURDAY, 3iSt August 1914.
DR.. John \. Hruock>, in the absence OF the
Prcsdcn, and Vice President, was called 10 The
ChaiI
4 letter IRON Dr. Lewis w. Chamberlayne,
Chairman OF a Committee OF the Central Clay
Club of the CITY Of Richmond, communicating
a resolution oftllat Club, inviting the Democratic
Association of this CITY ito meet in the Central
Cha: Club. TO discuss the principles n issue in
the Presidential contcs" was laid before the As
sociaton-and lhereupon, on motion of Thomas
Richie. ESD. the following resolutions were
adopted:
EeSoired That The Democratic Associations are
and have been. at all times during the present can
vass. willing and anxious 10 haze free and full
discussion with their opponents, of all the grea,
questions of principle and policy, lat issue III the
Presidential contest" and that we promptly and
checrlulIv take up the gauntlet thus thrown down
by the Central Clay Club.
Restrict. That Charles II. HYDE, Samuel ID.
Denoon, and Robert L. Wicker, be appointed Il
Committee TO act in concert with the Committee
of the Central Clay Club. III arranging the time,
place and terms oil such discussion, and that they
report their proceedings 10 the Association.
On motion,
Rcolrcd. That when the Association adjourns,
it do adjourn 10 Saturday evening next, at 5
o'clock. 10 meet in The Concert Room OF the ES-
change Hotel.
Extract from the proceedings
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-03

EIFTY DOLLARS REWARD-Ean away
/ from the Subscriber. about TIE 10Th Of july
negro man Washington. He is about IS or 10
years OF age: ) feet 10 Of inches in height; well
made: of hIacl; co,npcX.on: large mouth: good
teeth, and has scar ol !! large ulcer behind Oh"
OF his ears, q think the cil He is good
blacksmith and bears many scars about his hands
and arms oi burns ana o,her injuries. lie has, |
am told, paper purforlins % be a free pass oh
tanned in the neshborhood Of my residence; and
his declared intentions are 10 reach the State of
Ohio or some other free State. He WI, il pro-
babe, endcavor To travel across the State of Viz
ginia. will give twenty-five dollars for his ap-
prchcusion, il taken in No 4 Carolina, or fifty
dollars iftakcn in any other State and - secured
in any county Jail on otherwise, 81 that get BIN
again. &. &. MOORE.
AIurlrccs5oro', Icitiord CO., North Carolina.
Sept ST,
PENITENTIARY MANUFACTURES.
KERSEYS, LINSEYS, BROGUES, Ares,
N &c, &c.
$500 yards heavy ker>cy.
1000 g Striped ard Plain Linsey.
20OO No Cotton Oznabures.
20O0 {" Striped Cotton or Virginia Cloth
500 - Apron and Counterpart Checks
Counlcrpanes.
1000 pair Mems, Youths and BOYS fine Shoes.
100 Z" Genllemen's line Cali Boots.
1000 Womcns. Misses and Childrcn'>
Shoes.
$500 Brosucs, the best ever offered in this
markc, at reduced pricc>-say from
l.. Cd. 10 9s. aj. pcrpair.
5000 " Brogucs assorted sizes.
300 dozen Gas, Steel, warranted" equal to any
made in the U. $, at low prices
100 Kegs Wrought Nails, assorted sizes.
Spike and Bellows Nails
BlackSmiihs' Bellows OF best quality, at reduced
prices.
Cart, Plough and Wagon Gear, in every varie-
", III >cus or in detached pieces.
Carts and Wagons, Wheelbarrows, Wheatlans,
Cutting Boxes, Meat Safes, RelrigcratorS,
Wardrobes, Wash Stands, Sugar Stands, and
Churs of various patterns.
Shoe Lasts.
Burr Mill Stones.
Machine Bands and Horse Power Chains made 10
order
Tie above and man. other articles too hume
rous to mention here are offered 10 COUNTRY
MERCHANTS, and dealers generally, on terms
that will make it 10 their interest To call al the
PENTTENTIARY STORE, and examine them
before purchasing elsewhere.
JAMES c. SPOTTS, Ct. A. p,
No. q, Street leading 10 Mayo'> Bridge.
SEM. 3 1914 3i-wIw
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sp,ryntD SEPTEMBER LOTTERIES.


$4,000: Ale1andris Lottery, Glass 70, Tor 1914, To
be drawn in Alexandria D. o.. on Saturday, September
tn 1876 Splendid Przss $780, 900, lO,DOo, 5000, g. 4o,
5000, goo 80 prizes of 900, % Of 500, DC, &C.
Tickets sl0--iIaives s. Quarters = 81.
Certificates u Packages of IS Whole Tickets $50; Of
Halves, 65 rf Quarters, - So
COO Alexandria Lottery, Class 70, for l'ii. 10
he drawn in Alexandria, D. g. on Saturday, septsnber
I4lh, 1871. Capitals: of S3j,Wo. $4,000, 900, 3a1O,
SO przes OF 900, 50 of 400, Is! of $40, &c. &c.
Tickets Si0-lIavcs 5-tlnarters , 81.
Certificates of packages of 81 Whole Tickets, $3.50;
Halves u.s. Quarters, j. %.
$40 osh Alexandria Lottery, Ca-s 3D. for 1874, TO he
drawn in Alexandria, ID. c., on Saturday. September
3lsi 1874. Prizes: s3g,OCO, 10000, 5U01, 1900, 100
prizes of ,nnn, &C., &C.
Tickets s'0-ITalres 5-Qnar'ers , %.
Certificates Of Packages Of IS Whole Tickets, $50;
Halves, 65 Quarters, 81 so.
Hoptis Pet Schema.
CSC naO S25 COO! SIS 600. Alexandria Lottery, Ciass
E. f,r 1874 will be dawn at Alexandra. d. T., on sa-
turday, September 2stb, ls4i. Is Number Lottery -
Drawn Eailors. Making about one prize 10 blank =
Cfand Scheme prize of S50,00O 1000 1900 TO- goo,
0U0 prizes Of $780, es of ,uoo 30 Of 5n ~ OF 4
&c, &C. ,..,, -
Tickets sl5-Halves 5O-ouarters : 75-Eigh'hs e..
Certificates of Package the above Splendid Lottery
will he sent as follows:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-03

THE Board of Directors of the Eastern lunatic Ssy
4 Inn, in williamsburg riuim The public, that
bui,ing iIis Jis b,ch added {" the establishments
which renders complete for NIL the Important purposes
OF comfort and care, especially in he particular q" Cai
sihrann.
The Institution is nov furnished with every modern
improve nant, and under the most skul and scientific
IS completely fitted Ia receive not
only such patients supported by the State. hut
any whose friends may choose 10 place Them IN as
boarirrs.
Srp3 3i-4w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-03
September End, lSil.
Er Mc Enquirer.
STUART rs. SMITH.

Total receipts in the h0lf year, >slG,li6, III >.