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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-05
ELLINGTON SCHOOL.

TIME next session Of this School will CON-
/ mence on the 18th of January, 1915.
In announcing the continuance Of his School
another wear. the subscriber would acknowledge
the great obligations under which he is placed 10
Il generous public, for the liberal patronage he
has received during apru!essional lie OF upwards
of Thirty years
Ifthat patronage hocv,Iencc Of the merit of his
School then NAV the sub, cribcr very Justly prefer
his claim for few have been more largely en-
couraged, and none more blessed in the conf
dcnce of his patrons, and none should lie more
rratiiied; for To that confidence he considers him
sell greatly indebted for the peace and harmony
which have ever characterised his School, and
for that control over the feelings and affections OF
his pupils which has enabled him 10 prosecute
with pleasure a profession, otherwise truly irk-
some. EIiSbuiliings afford npleaccommoiations
Tor his pupils, and every convenience Tor the sue
cessiul prosecution OF their studies, while 4
Library Of some rare and valuable books as well
as those calculated 10 amuSe and interest youth.
ard nj the same time aid in The formation Of cor
rec, habits thinking ami ACTIN. will be open at
ali times when not engaged IN their regular stu
dies.
Mr.. f. +. Watson, a graduate of Amherst Col
lcge, and gentleman OF most liberal scientific
attainmenls and great moral worth, will continue
HIS IIlSll .Sdi' LIS oP'hs'" "
teach is more fully illustrated By the progress OF
pupils during the present year, than by any thing
which the subscriber could say. The subscriber
feels we'll assured that as at present organized,
few Schools in Virginia afford. al the same prices,
equal facilities for moral and intellectual i'm
provemcnt, and none, more inducements for The
promotion of habits Of honesty and usefulness
No situation can be better suited for School
than Ellington; Immediately on the Richmond and
Fredericksburg Railroad aud in sight othe Lou
isa Observation-Disclosures residing in Richmond
or Fredericksburg can hear from their children
every day, and visit Them If necessary, in few
hours bv the cars while those residing in the low
er counties DESTROYS OF placing their children al
good School in healthy region, can do so with
little trouble by means Of steamboats, and Rail-
road.
The course Of instruction embraces the English
branches, together with the Latin, Greek, French
Italian and Spanish Languages.
To those acquainted with the subscriber, it's un-
necessary 10 say his best efforts will be exerted TO
promote the interest olhose committed TO his care,
and Others wishing 10 obtain information relative
10 The character of the School, can do 50 byappy-
ing 10 its former and present patrons and pupils.
TERMS:
For board tuition and washing, SllO Oo
For bedding, candles and use Of library, 10 %
PAYMENTS as heretofore. quarterly.
Oct 30-wtfc Thus. H.FoA \.
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VOLUME 4I---NO. sc.

Great Britain encirclins us within her territories,
by seizing on Oregon in addition 10 her Canadian
possessions, and reducing Texas to state of
commercial vassalase 10 her
"Onl On! To Polls On this day, the birtA
day OF James h. Polk, our noble candidate We
call upon you to strike for your rights This day
meet The Pennsylvania and Ohio Commission
ers OF Elections 10 declare the choice of those
great Commonwealth, and on this day, James
r. Polk enters his liiieth year, the jubilee OF his
HE The Omen is propitious-may this Repubi
lie on Ibis day also enter upon political jubileel
and a new era of honesty and justice in the ada
ministration OF our Government commence with
his triumphant election. On then Republicans
TO The polls Tha, in after days when men
shall look back upon this contest as the York
Town OF our political faith, each of YOU may
proudly say, TOO was a Republican in Ar
Spartan Band of the city of Richmond go
forth then, and do your duty-every man OF you.
Believe US, that HE who does it This day will gain
not only his own seli-respect but the confidence
OF his friends, and even the respect OF his opno-
nenls
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-05

\ NEW EDITION OF THE HOUSE
THAT JACK BUILT"
BY g. p l. DETROIT.

\ NEW EDITION OF THE HOUSE
THAT JACK BUILT"
By c. p. /. DETROIT.
The Uaitcd States Treasury:
This is the house lha, Jack built
Public Dcpo,ilts:
This is the malt that lay in the house
That Jack built.
Nirk Biddie:
This is the raj that cal The malt
That lay in the house
That Jack built
Gen .Laci@n:
This is the cat that caught the raj
That eat the malt
That lay in The house
That Jack built.
Federalism
This is the dog that worried the cat
That caught the rat
That eat The malt
That lay in the house
That Jack built
Tic Pcopic
This j. the COW with : .uinliieG morn
That tossed the dog
That worried The cat
That caught the rat
That eat the malt
That Law in the house
That Jack built.
II0rd CiGcr md Bcff hurya Of 1910:
This is The maiden all tororn
That milk the COW with me crIlmplcd horn
That tossed The dog
That worried The Cat
That caught the rat
That eat The malt
THAT lay in the house
That Jack buiit.
Ihnry Cioy:
This is the man ali lattercd and torn
That kissed the maiden all iororn
That .nilked the COW viii a crulnplcd horn
That tossed The dog
That worried the cat
That caught the rat
That eat the malt
That lag in the house
That Jack built
FrcliagdUr@a:
This is the priest all shawn and >hoTn
That married The man al taiicrcd ami torn
Unto the maiden all forlUn
That milncdthe COW with crumpled HON
That tossed the dog
That worried the cat
That caught the raj
That eat the malt
That lav in The house
That Jack built
Democratic Iiiwmpt IN 1911:
This is the cock that crcwed in The morn
Thai awoke the priest all shayen and >horn
That married the man all tat,cred and tori
Unto the maiden all ioTlorn
That MIXED the COW with crumplcd horn
THAI tossed the dog
That worried the cat
That caught the rat
That eat the malt
That lay in the house
Tina, Jack built
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-05
BY P. GUERRANr, her Agent.
Oct lg-wtds
ALBEMARLE LAND FOR SALE.

DY virtue of decree of the Circuit Superior
ID Court of Albemarle county, pronounced on
the 18th day of October 1911, in the case OF APP
pline. guardian &c rs. rarnielle CT al, shall
proceed on Friday, the 9th day Of December next
iffair if no, the next fair day. 10 offer for sale on
the premises in said county, the tract OF land called
Enfield, whereon Mrs. Sarah W. Darnielle now
resides, and which was devised TO her and her
children by her father, the late Ben Johnson, dec
The said land contains between 800 and 6OO
acres. about one halfot which is cleared, and the
res, is in woods, well supplied with excellent tim
Der. 1t lies exceedingly well, both for cult
walton and improvement-and is only about or
II miles from The town Of Scolsyille, onthe James
river and Kanhawa Canal The land is good
highly improveable- particularly adapted TO
the culture ofTobacco and corn. The situation tor
a family residence is particularly desirable,
being scarcely surpassed by any other IN the
county. tor health, nearness 10 marker, and So
ciey Only about $50 will be required IN
cash, TO deray the expenses of the sale, &c: on
the remainder of the purchase money, credit OF
one, two and three years will be given-the pnrchas,
er giving good personal security and Trust deed
on the land The land will be shown al any tune
by the subscriber, or Mr. Benz. L. Darnlele
livingin Scousville.
AUSTIN M. APPLYING,
Oct 2e-wtas Commissioner
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FOR SALE Op LEASE

IL That wel-known and established house
faE5sW in Washington called the Globe Hotel
-ssM. 1t is situated in the immediate vicinity
or the Treasury, State, Navy, and War Depart
ments, and directly in front of the Globe office
and National Theatre South side of Pennsylya-
MIA avenue, fronting said avenue flv-two feet.
and running back, with Improvements on the
whole depth, eighty feet This Holel was for
merly occupied and conducted by Mr. Azariah
Fuller, but has for The last nine wears been con-
Quoted by the undersigned
The house is spacious and in most excellent or
der, with suitable accommodations for from seven
ty-hve TO one hundred persons together with sufii-
cient stablng TO meet the wants of the travelling
community.
ltsold, the conditions Of sale will he as follows,
TO wit: One-lhird cash, the balance 10 be paid in
one, two, and three years. but a longer time will
be given il necessary, provided satisfactory sccu-
rity be given for The balance after the first pay
ment, bearing legal interest
The title which The undersigned will give the
purchaser or lessee is indisputable, and a general
warranty will be given.
The approaching winter in Washington, will
he one Of peculiar interest; and the position of
the Globe Hotel is such as 10 give ii an equal, il
not a superior chance for patronage over any
other in the District.
Possession will be given 10 the purchaser or
lessee on the Isl November, with the privilege
OF retaining, al fair valuation, the furniture
and stocks on hand or, if required, the premises
without either. The furniture is nearly new, and
The stock OF wines and liquors OF the most ap-
proved brands.
The only reason the undersigned has Tor Of
icrins the above property Tor sale OF lease is his
desire 10 retire from position which he has Tor
The last twenty years occupied and, with large
life.
The undersigned cannot, however conclude
this advertisement without returning most CRATE
fully his thanks 10 his numerous patrons in this
city and elsewhere and assuring them that,
wherever they may be situated, they have, and
and always will have his best wishes for their
welfare, and thanks for their patronage.
JAMES MAHER,
Public Gardener, Washington, d. {.
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THE SENTIMENTS or WIN. II. Ro

J.. j i
On no day, could the following manly appeal
Of this able ana unfinchine Ex-senator, BIZ more
appropriately addressed 10 the people of Virginia
than on this day, when the sovcreignS OF the land
are gong to the polls, To elect the Chief Magi>-
tratc ot the Republic. We copy il from Nh
Roanes letter 10 the Citizens Of Louisa, OF Sep
lember, 1919:
''lou advert gentlemen 10 my opinions in re-
gard 10 the charter of our Union and the Rights
of the States. | am not sensible that they have
undergone the slightest change since my advent
into political lie ] have i,ltit 10 be the first and
sacred duty ri as 0R, and most especially of those
charged with tire public affairs, 10 preserve inrio-
lai, DE L0n6S NJ ar Ftderal Jni"A; and that the
only SURF means TO accomplish that great tend, isto
guard with ceaseleSs vigilance and jealousy the
ReMrrcd Rights Of The States. have, hGeforC,
n all times. and under all circumstances, opposed
the exercise OF all those powers claimed Tor the Fe
dcral Government through construction of the
Constitution, not warranted by It's letter lis cor
text or lis obvious meaning; and about which, in
all time since lis adoption, large and respectable
norton and for the e1cai,r time, large maj0riiV
of the people OF the United States, have had
inrinriLle doubts. Among the doubtful powers
urged with pcrlinacily heretofore fatal 10 our
political tranquility, may be mentioned ihosc--to
establish National Bank-to cm rOadS and dis
c0nais through the Indrpendfm Sidtcs-and 10 lay
a heavy tax on the productive labor Of see
ton OF the Confcdcracy, with the avowed purpose
OF forcing, EoSicfing and motHring the products
Of 0nOtF,r section These three great master
powers which have been heretofore exercised, in
inv humble judgment, 10 the ncalculable in
Jury of the virtue and happiness Of the people,
and to the imminent hazard of the Union. Is ii
not time then 10 take warning from the past and
abandon the exercise of doubtful powers Of such
commanding and portcntous influence? and il,
from the RAPID growth or altered condition Of the
country, it shall become apparent that new or
enlarged powers, or closer restrictions on those
already conferred, are necessary to the due and
Jus, administration Of the Federal Government is
!, not far better 10 Obtain them in the plain and
Just mode pointed out in the Constitution itself,
Than By resort 10 the Short cuts OF construction,
the hyways Of implication, and worse than all.
l. i L 4 ....cnLnn Iln
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MARK HOW THEY v-opE 1r

The Wigs cry upthe beauties of Distribution
1t Is to build up our Internal Improvements, and
our schools, &c, Ne, out of the funds which
uncle Sam is TO give US. The money is not 10
come OUT OF our own pocket, but out of his Blu, let
us look 10 things as they are Who gives away
the Proceeds OF the Public Lands? The United
StateS-very well. And who receives theme the
State Governments-very well. And if Uncle
sam gives them away how is he 10 snp-
ply the vacuums in his Treasury? By duties
upon foreign goods, of course. And who pays
these duties! THE PEOPLE; and what is worse
they pay IoRE than their State Government re-
ccivcs-becau>c they have 10 pay the expense
OF collecting and distributing the revenue; and
they have H. pay mol only The duty on the increased
price OF the foreign goods but OF every similar art-
Gle, which is raised at home Thus the consul
mer. Qhe great body of the people, have 10 pay
not only Il duty 10 The Government. but duty 10
The domestic manufacturer, TO replace the disri-
bnlable sun, which his State receives from the
Federal Treasury. ALI appears clear enough;
and yet the people are told of the immense bene-
fits which they are 10 derive from Distribution
They, however, pay the piper; and, but for the
name OF the thing, the State Government had
better lay the tax, themselves upon lis own PEA
pie, Tor building up Internal Improvements, or
schools. Indeed, they had much better do 50;
because, he money which the Virginians would
pay would all go into their own Treasnry-where-
as, as things would work under the Distribution
system. the revenue system taxes our people for
the benefit also of the Northern manufacturers.
We are aware, indeed, that he money may be
raised by higher duties on articles which are rot
raised at home Blu; still, il is the pcoyic who pay
the duties with the expenses of collection, &c,
whilst il is the State which receives the land fund
Mr.. Clay himself once proposed 10 lay duty
on lea and coice-as the following article from a
Western journal shows US
"Tnr TARrsr-WuG PRorHcrox.-IIow did
the Wings OF the twen,y-ss ;enS. Congress pro-
pose 10 protect the industry of the land Let
Mr.. Claws speech in the Senate Of The L. States
in 1871, answer this question.
"lle attached the Distribution clause which
amounted 10 ecaHd a koif @'Ltoas ofdoiiafs, and
proposed TO supply the same sum to the Treasury
hv Il tax Of TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT
UPON TEA AND COFFEE. Let the Farmers.
Mechanics, Manufacturers, and Wolkinsmen Of
our couutry bear this fact in mind, when they
hear Henry Clay euIogised as the friend of all
branches OF American industry and OF protection
10 domestic labor
"Henry Clay now enjoys the reputation OF being
n tariff man NJ the North, and stands scyCtiy
pledged We have not the least doubt, 10 the South
10 favor revenue tariff
Let these things be KEEP; in mind BY our cii-
ZenS when they 90 10 cast their Votes.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-05

MoRg DrsArrEcTlox-Henrv Wilmer, ESQ,
of Lancaster, who was Ii candidate Of The Ma
i've American party for Congress, al the late
election. and who has always been an active anti
mason. ana a prominen: and influential one, re-
fuss 10 he Transferred 10 Clny He SAYS in his
letter. published in The Lancaster lntelligencer,
tina, he has never heretofore acted with the De-
mocra,ic parry, but has been an undertaking an
ti-mason, and he believes consistent one, ana nc
cannot therefore, vote for Mr.. Clay. he aGds;
SIf,he Wings wanted the anli-masops TO be their
allies. why was not Webster Scot, Granger, or
some one else nominated, who had not insulled
them7 MIR. Claws Indiana Letter and some
other matters. canno, he forgotten"
0'''~' PENNSYLVANIA, OCT "a.
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LOUISIANA.

ExrRAcroI a HttcT, doleH 90.
II am ofopinion, that the First District will give
4 Democratic majority ofi00; the Second District
will give a Wing majority OF 900; the Third,
that is Dawson's District, will give a Democratic
majority 800: ard the Fourth District, will as
lam informed by Downs and Landry, Electors,
give about 500 which will leave Us nett ma
Ioriry Of 100 votes This you may rely on, and if
Dawson is at Richmond, and YOU show him this
letter. he will tell you how far you may rely on il.
have never, III all my life been so anxious only
bcal CLAW and the Republic is safe"
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50 REV ARD.

DANAWAl from the subscriber Ia trader
IL travelling SonlA OH Sunday the 18th Sept, Il
negro man named PLEASANT The sait negro
is about five feet, ten or eleven inches high, Of a
yellow or copper color: has quite sullen look
and speaks sullenly He wore away coarse
homes pun Shirt blue coloTc'l coat, (roun,abonl.j
black country Jeans panlaloons, and an old black
fur hat He was raised in Alhemay!e comfy,
Va, b. Mr.. Mann Page, and will doubtless en-
dcavor 10 get back 10 that county. will give
the above reward for his apprehension and de-
livery TO r. Fl. Dickinson & Brother, Richmond,
Va, or for his confinement in Jail, TO I've delivered
10 them upon application and the payment of the
reward. L. G. PONDER,
r. H. Dickinson & Brother, Agents.
Oct l0-cif
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COO REWARD.-Ran away from the sub
DIV scribcr, about the Both jul? last. a Ne
go Man, named William, who calls himself Will
liam Jones. He is abou: five feet, ten inches in
height, stout made Of copper color about
,wenty-eight years of age, and wears full head
of hair purchased him OF Dr. VIM. a. Sell
den, of Charles City county, in December last
The above reward will be paid upon his delivery
TO me, or confinement in any jail, so can get HIM
again. /. l.. WIGHT.
Tuckahoe, Goochland CO., Va,
Oct J6-cjt
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ANOTHER LETTER

Il is rumorcd that another letter has been re-
ccived from Mr.. Clay, intended to concliate the
votes Of the Native parry; whether il is true or
NOT. we canno, say. for Mr.. Clay is playing des-
pcra,e game just now; and it is impossible to say
what ne NAV not resort TO. But We again eau
lion every Democratic voter 10 be on his guard
ro RE rnE nrpE OF 80 rEIoS. " ,a,ever was
honest could be said and done earlier in the can
yass. and all mines that remain 10 be sprung at
the last hour arc suspicious at least, and totally
unworthy of credence or influence. Let no De-
mocra be deceived by the tricks Of a wiley ant
INSCRIPTIONS ioe.-[ Philadelphia heystom
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TENSION AGENCY.-The subscriber having been
for several wears engaged in the Pension once e1-
clnsivcly in the examination Of Claims for kcvouuon
ary Services and having efl that Office h1s for the
Inst two wears devoted his time to the prosecution Of
claims before that Office aud the other Public ohces Of
the Government. Being well acquainted win the
various Pension laws, and with the sources from
whence proof of service may be derived no senahiea
to render essential aid such may require an agent
in this City.
lie will transact business Of any kind committed 70
his charge for REASONABLE compensation.
All letters on business must be post paid.
Reference Is respectfully made TO tho Hon. J. w.
Jones and s. II. Parker, Esq, Richmond.
II. u. SYLVESTER.
Washington Civ. August 6, 1874 26 win
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uAMPDEN SIDNEY COLLEGE.-The
IL next session OF Hampden Sidney College
will begin on Wednesday the 30lh inst.
FACULTY.
The Rev Mr.. Sparrow, President pro tcn,, and
Instructor of Moral Philosophy, Bellies Let,res, &C.
r, G. Branch, Professor Of Languages.
Benz. S. Ewell, Professor Of Mathematics and
Natural Philosophy
Charles 5. Venable, Tutor.
w. T. Richardson, Tutor.
The expenses for the session, which will term-
nate on The 81 Wednesday Of next April, are
board S4S, College Fees $50 Is, and some ne
eesSary expenditures, $40 10 S25.
Inc collegiate course is full one, and the in
, ,hs thorough The locality is healthy and
'"e society moral aud refined,
oel l6-c2aw4w
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DUBLlC SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
ESTATE.-ln pursuance OF a decree OF the
Circuit Superior Court Of Law and Chancery Tor
Louisa county, pronounced on the l2th day OF
September, 1874, in the case of David n. Jones
and Thomas NJ Jones' merchants and partners,
and Daniel Perkins against the heirs OF Benjamin
3. Duke. deceased, | shall, as commissioner ap-
pointed bv said decree, on The 9th day OF Dccem-
Der next (ttat being Louisa Court day0 At II
o'clock. A. NJ. proceed 10 sell publicly, to the
highest bidder, nj Louisa Court House, subject 10
the dover of his widow, all the real estate OF
which the said Benjamin b. Duke died seized
and possessed, consisting o. two tracts of land
one living in the county Of Monroe, within six
miles OF Union, and containing about two thou
sand two hundred acres-the other lying in The
lower part of the county of Louisa. and con-
tanning ahou, FIVE hundred acres. The land in
Monroe is considered valuable, and might I've
made a profitable stock farm. Ii contains large
quantity of iron ore, of very superior quality,
and is not far distant from the White Sulphur.
the Salt Sulphur, and Sweet Springs. The tract
lyinr in Louisa is of excellent quality, we'll
ADAPTED to the growth of tobacco wheat, &c,
and is highly susceptible of improvement. There
is upon it large and commodlous dwelling
house and all necessary ouhouS">.
The terms of sale will be a credit OF one and
two wears (equal instalnents) except the expen-
SOS attending the sale which will he required in
ca.h-the purchaser executing bond with good
personal security and The title 10 he retained I'LL
thelast Instruments PAID.
MARY P. DUKE
By p GUERRANT, her Agent.