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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-02-14
Slavery in kentuckY,

A correspondent of the Worcester Christian
Citizen, writing from Louisville, Ky, under date
of the 18th ult, describes scene which he had
that day witnessed He is anative Kentuckian,
and uses strong language, which would be greatly
censured if it came from the pen Of northern
aboltionist
81 saw to-day one of our Southern Sights pass
through the streets. 1t consisted Of two white
men on horses-one about fifty yards before the
other In the middle ofthe street between them,
were about thirty negro slaves fastened to long
chain extending from the forward to the hinder
most man. They were tolerably well clad-that
is, they had on plain wooen pantaloons, jackets
and coats, and coarse shoes, with wool hats The
iron band was around their wrists, and attached
to this band was short chain, about six lnche:
long, the other end of which was fastened to thu
main, or, as wagoners call it, the fifth chain
meaning the chain which runs between the hors
es, and to which is hitched the fifth horse. The.
were walking, and all males. They appeared Il
fine spirits They were fat and sleek, and apPa
rently healthy. This is the only case of tn
kind have ever seen in Kentucky. They wer
bound for the South, for sale. When saw thu
spectacle my feelings were truly affected, and
wished you were with me to have long tall
felt for the poor mortas who were thus wadin
through the mud away from their wives, chlldre
and friends. felta desire to march up to tn
proud and heartless trader, g. handle the blood
his heart This would, am aware, be usin
foul means to do away milder evil; but, de-
: sir, had | family, a wife and children, an
2 should any man attempt to tear us apart,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-02-14
The Kind BOy,

"Why, Isaac! you seem to be much pleased.
What has happenedl"
81 will tell you. As was coming along to
school, almost ready to cry because could not
say my lesson, one Of the boys asked me why
felt so sad, and told him the reason"
"Do not be discouraged" said he, 81 know
how you feel; let me help you" Then he went
over the lesson, and said it after him until
knew it all,
81 asked him how he came to be so kind t.
me. Because" said he, 81 know your trouble
for was once just so, and a man stopped me
and helped me over the difficulty, as | have
you"
Gle said TOO that when he thanked the man
he was told by him to do the same kindness t
the first boy he found in the same trouble"
Isaac's companion said, "This is a pleasan
story, and it reminds me of two lines which
have somewhere read,
"tle is the truly happy, happy man,
Who out of choice does all the good he can.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-02-14

would with fearless heart handle the blood of
the wretch, and die proudly in defence of those
who were first in my affections. This language
may seem strong toyou, but it is nothing more
than true. l will leave this disagreeable sub
jet and turn to something else"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-02-14

CHINESE PRovERBs-Whoev borrows to
build builds to sell.
We never laugh so loud or long as when we
would hide our griefs
The true way Of enriching ourselves is by cut
ting off our wants.
What is fool who has made his fortunel-
A pig which is embarrassed by his fat.
There are no faults truly fatal but those which
we neither acknowledge nor repair
1t is better to fill our brains than our chests
Love is all eyes without one good one.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-04-25
TOBACCO CONVENTION.

We hope tina, the FAIR which is announced in
the following notice. will he well attended. To
hacco is one of our great ap!eS and lis interests
ought 10 be diligently cultivated. Bul We hope
that The gentlemen who attend the Fair will do
something more, than exhibit specimens and
award premiums. They ought 10 appoint an
able Committee for preparing memorial 10 Con-
gress and 10 the President, representing the i'm
porlance Of the interest, and calling upon The Ex
ecnii"e 10 use all its influence with England,
France, Germany, and other counties Of Europe,
10 admit our tobacco upon more favorable terms.
Both England and France have unfortunately
seized upon The article as The means OF collecting
revenue. They speculate upon the tastes oi their
people, and levy acquisitions upon the means oil
qualification. We ought 10 make another etioll
10 obtain more liberal trade. a correspondent
from Bremen writes us, that, with adequate exer-
lions, made bv an agent, who understands the 10.
hacoo interest al Berlin, We might have 25 900
hossheads more carried into the country. Mr..
Stevenson made a powerful appeal 10 Great Bri-
tain upon the same subject; and showed by an inse-
nious argumenland clear statistics that BY lower
duly, she might prevent smuggling, and raise
more revenue npon larger mpoTtaions--and The
only argument, which she seemed 10 employ was,
how she was 10 supply The want of lhc same re-
venue which might accrue in The interval be-
tween The present system and The introduction OF
more liberal one.
We would advise our friends of the Conven-
lion 10 discuss the whole subject, when they meet,
and adopt The most efficient means in their power
10 advance the Tobacco interests OF Virginia.
FARMvILLE TOBACCO FAIR.
18TH JrSE, 1885.
I.- The undersigned would respectfully call public
attention 10 The proposed Tobacco Exhibition, on the
Is.h Jun. next in Farmvill- a number Of gentlemen
design entering hogs heads for the prcmiAms. We sill
thank candidates send 10 their names al an ea'ly
day.
Ky For particulars, we refer u the hand hills
One object in this card is To inform Planters That
large Tobacco Sales will be held on the 18Th, lgth and
20h nf June. We learn that Mes.r- Gray. Preston,
Thweat, Hnbson and others, buyers 10 the Richmond
and Petersburg markets, will be- present We also
hope have the pleasure OF seeing purchasers from the
Iynchburg, Clarkesvilr and other markets.
PRICE & ANDERSON, Inao.c,o,.
WILSON & RICHIE,
Az, ath
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-04-25
ROBERT LATHAM

This gentleman has resigned The helm OF The
abingdon Banner into the hands of Mr.. w. r.
Filzsmmons, lie proprietor OF that paper. We
part with Mr. Latham with profound regret. He
is decidedly one OF the ablest writers we know
Of in this country. Indeed, We know no man
who is superior 10 him, as writer OF the edito-
rails Of a newspaper. There is force As well as
beauty, in his composili ms strong sense express
ed in strong style, which has surprised, delighted
and refreshed us. His principles are as cor
reel as his support of them is powerful and COM
naniing Such man as Robert Latham ought
moi 10 be lost 10 his country. A mind like his
ought 10 lake his aim high-and 10 reach that
point "wilh an eve that never winks, and wing
that never tires" The editors in these days are
certainly an improved edition olIhe past, revised
and coirecled"-and Mr.. Latham stood among
these The first in The first rank-primus inter pares
We owe many couresies 10 him IN The line OF
our proiession-hut il is not The impulse of graft
iuGe so much as the sense of his own merits,
which impcls us to express our regret al his re-
lremen, and sincere hope that we shall again
meet him "on the 'customei hill, conlendng
with distinguished ability for our common princi-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-04-25
THE ENQUIRER.
Richmond, april "a.

aRn, Mr. Polk. himself, means to be run again. He
IL ,br,r,nr himself mo the arms Of the old Bourbons
here aud elsewhere have their support. We nus com, md
menced general prescription al over Inc County, N.Y., anu
bear uon that one pon, lis purpose now is, as Mr.
Richie indcates 10 keep all others clear Of the hed
ana a ann ,ne W,uo York Express.
MOI true!-lt is not true, that Mr. Polk means
to be again canddaIe-not true maj we nave
ever indicated tina, he means 10 keep all others
clearof,he 6ed-not rue, lhath has thrown him
self al all INTO The arms of the Bourbons--it is
moi true thai he is employing any portion OF The
patronage of his office 10 promote his own re-
election Fables, all!
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-04-25
POETRY.
FoR THE ENQUIRER.


The Memory Of The Revolutionary HEROES
By 7. nc.
Breathe OF our Patriot Sires lay
Sing of that holy band
Who stood in fearless firm array
rhrouyh all the long and stormy day,
or war and blood,-the hope and stay
OF our beloved land!-
Who nobly, in her darkest hour,
Sustained the patriots part;
Led onward By that soul sublime
The master-spirit Of his time
Whose name shall live in every cline
Where beats free-born heart!
Oh, where are they, who priced their rights
Above this neeting breath;
Indignant, spurned tyrani's sway
And woke the dawn Of Freedoms day
Their watch-word through the deadly fray,
Still-Liberty or Death2
All! few among that gallant band
Are LEFT US, on the ear,h:-
But though our patriot sires depart,
Coumhia's sons, in hand and heart,
When called to act the patriots part
Will never shame their birth
And as revolving ages fnd
Our country great ana free,
Long as her sun.bright mountains stand
Through all this fair and happy land,
The memory OF that honored band
Our beacon light shall be
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-04-25
~, CLAM of VISITATION.

some of the most interesting items Of news in The To-
reign pape,s is the announcement OF convention .,
conference the result of when, !, y uhati. WI
he surrender of the right Of search, 40 long contehueu
for nv ZEALAND and The adoption OF SORT OF substitute
consisting IN united blockade o Tue african eoas. oy
the squadrons of England france aha lne en.eu
States This also is subject OF complaint Tor the
Cbronirle The negotiations of Daniel Webster with
the British Government have had more .ect III selhg
this grrat question than any o'her oplonIc measure
The letter of General Cas- Is also supposed 10 hfve
preot influence in France, and we suppose viii, IN
Good time constitute fine theme Tor Denocfaic auda
tion.n-RiehmOnd Conquer.
We have no dispositiont 10 take the wreath from
Messrs. Webs,ers and Cass's brows. Gen Cass
deserves great credit; not only Tor the great abb
lily which distinguishes his letter 10 France,
but for his energy in writing il al the Time he
did, when the Quinluple Treaty was under The
PRESSING consideration ofthe French Government.
MIR. Webster deserves less credit, because, however
able his argument NAV have been against This pre-
tended right OF search, he did not do Gen. Cas- JUS
lice for his active in,erposition. Give them, howe
YER alllhe credit, TO which both OF these gentlemen
are entitled, islhere notano.her Americandiploma.
list, who ought 10 have received the compliments,
10 which he is fairly entitled? We mean, our
townsman, Mr.. Stevenson who, without waiting
for any instructions from his government-wilh-
Out hes;,atipg one moment in the discharge OF his
duty struck the first ball-and, with spirit and
a power which will always be proud feather in
his cap sent in that celebrated reply TO Lord Aber-
deem, Con the very eve ofleaving England which
rang through Europe-whch was followed up BY
Cen Cas-, in his letter 10 France-and then by
Mr.. Webster, in his correspondence with Eng
land. Gre ererv man his duc. Sanm cniqae m
butte, was one Of the first lessons we learned in
Ruddimans Rudimenis OF the Latin language
and allowing TO Mr. Stevenson his due, il will be
found tba, he deserves not only TO stand ahead OF
The other Two gentlemen, on this question: but 10
rank with the most energetic and able and efficient
advocates of our rights upon the many questions
which came before him, that ever graced the mi
nis,erial corps of his country. One Of our most
eminent Secretaries of Slate, pronounces Mr..
Stevenson 10 have ranked as high abroad, as any
minister who ever represented the U States al The
ConIt OF ST. James.
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EXTRACT Of n letter from

iSAIHAlT ~ ~ NutI J'OHt
"CB.RLo7rEsvILLE, April 81, 1915.
81 am panied 10 say, that while am wiring,
our citizens are armed and equipped with the
necessary military accoutrements to suppress
riot or rebellion among the students at the Uni
versity OF Virginia. ! am uniformed as TO The
canse of this outbreak which has existed for The
last several days. This morning The high She
rfl OF The county, Mr.. B. Ficklin, ordered out the
Jefferson Guards and the militia, TO aid the ma
gisrales in restoring order. Others better ac-
qnainted with The fIcts will probably send you an
account OF it,
al received a letter Today from Bedford, which
informs Inc lha, the whole county Is in great
excitement. in consequence OF Mr. Board, De
mocral, having announced himself candidate
iorihe county; that Two other W hlgs, besides The
regular nominees, have also announced them
selves candidates; and that The vote OF The coun-
" will equal the Presidential Vote. Every De-
mocrat in the county will vote Tor Mr.. Leake,
and he will also receive some IN or II Wing
votes. NV informant writes, thai il this excite
ment had not arisen, Mr.. Irving would not have
received 200 majority in the county. ! have
heard from Greene; ouririends there are aroused,
and will Turn oul and give Mr.. Leake good sup
port.
81 hone 10 see elected 10 the next Congress, Ge-
neral Bayly. Mr. Hunter and Mr.. Seldom. They
will be an ornament 10 any legislative body; their
influence will be felt and acknowledged BY all
friends and foes.
1.-THE latest accounts, up TO Monday night, slate
that The Students had all left the College, and
that every thing was characterization and confu-
sion.-Enquirer.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-04-25

adjusted taking care of all the great interests o.
the country, are now tolerably well agreed upon;
The Tariff, therefore, constitutes no subject Oh
party division. o...,
'"The question, whether Bank Of the United
States shall be established, is also for The present
an adjourned question-as practical question:
indeed, we may say indefinitely postponed.
1.-THE Distribution of the proceeds OF The fup-
lie Lands is a mere temporary question that can
not be made the basis OF permanent party divi-
sion. There is, therefore, only one subject before
The people on which parties can divide, and lha'
is the Annexation Of Texas"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-04-25
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOL

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR $
' The subscriber offers for sale the Far
which he resides, situated in the counly O {.
bell, Immediately above The town Of Lyac-.
The tract contains about 500 acres OF ial
consists o. 700 acres or more, lying .s''
James river and Blackwaler creek, [whi.l I
one olthe present boundaries the town )si'
islands in the river, running parallel vi.
main body Of the land; The one containing !.
80, and the other between 60 ard ~ acfcs.
hundred and sixty acres OF the tract are -.
and in cutivation-ihe balance is in Woo
a large portion of il heavily limbered y
cleared lard, Is acres (inclGsive Of The -
are James river low grounds, equal in prctfi
ness, il is believed, 10 any ON the river IL
lion OF The highland in cultivation is non
adapted 10 the growth ol the different saplr
is rapidly improving.
The dwelling-house is large and conl.
Gus brick building, with eigh, looms atc's Z
and convenient cellar beneath. The QUIZ
belonging 10 the dwelling are well locate, !
stanlial materials, and in good repair. l1s !.
has on II an overseer'> house, barn, AMI gu
cessary iarm-houses. There IS also % =
49, 'H 'oiliiSdiotc PioAih'itN ~
Warehouse formerly used for The ins1t'a
Tobacco, which, with some slight relaii' y
be placed in condition suitable for le 'llH .
pose.
The tract admits of being divided InIo ,'+'.
four tracts, each having lair portion g
and cultivated land.
The place will he sold entire, in 'Wo Z.
tracts, or it will be divided into sIna ~.
lots, 10 suit The views of persons w:tih! -.
chase. The island will also be sold s'lS'
il demanded. in
A minute description OF the plar' I, ~
unnecessary, as those who wish TO Fai..aS',
no doubt, make enquiry ard exaiai'l'''"
themselves. 80,
The terms will be made known On aii,.'',. ),
10 line subscriber. The place wi! = -
such as may wish TO purchase, By ne ~ +.
or The manager, Mr.. P. II. Ryan. Fe: ..,si I
farm. WIN. DAAlhL 1
If the tract is sold entire, possession =,
given the 18th November next, am q -. ~
Wheat seeded for the purchaser shoa l.. = =,
sire 10 purchase small parcels or los - ,1't \ !
tain possession al once. w.
Feb 0O--cutf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-04-25
EPIGR a NJ

Or The proposed Statue 10 Henry Clay
BIZ T. II. G..
In ancient lore we all have learn'd,
Fair Niobe 10 stone was turn'd,
Alas that at this modern date
Poor Harry Clay shares equal fate
Grief caused her melamorphosis,
And disappointment causes his.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-04-25
| THINK OF THEE.

] think office when Morning springs
From Sleep with plumage balhed in dew,
And like young bird, lifts her wings
OF gladness ON the welkin blue.
| think OF thee, when, soft and wide,
The Evening spreads her robes of light
And like young and iinid bride,
Sits blushing in the arms Of Night
And when the moons sweet crescent springs
In light, DER Heavens deep, waveless sea-
Ana stars are forth, like blessed things,
/ think ofthee-l think OF thee.
Hartford, March &c. "ZEPPo
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-04-25
~ - La''
\. CARROLL. Mason, Esq.

APPOINTMENT BY THE pRE>lD,
The Savannah Sentinel OF Monday .
says: William B. Bulloch, Esq, ha> lee
pointed b. The President Collector OF the 7
Savannah, vice Gen. Edward Harden
We feel assured, that no one could hayt
appointed over the present incumbent, who
have afforded more satisfaction 10 the conn
al large, than Mr.. Bulloch; and, shoull hr
The office, (and We understand that he wl
doubt moi that its duties will be perform.
promptness and tideily."-[ Cha hA,a VI
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-04-25
LITTLE TENNESSEE,

EXTRACT u a letter from
CARROLL Co, April l6.
1--WE have lwo Democratic candidates for the
northumberland and Parks. Ii will be
close contest, though Parks chances think best.
There Is no Wing candidate.
III will be close work between Hopkins and
George Tor Congress; no telling how il will re-
suit No Wing candidate for Congress, and no
Wing in the field in Wythe. Little Tennessee
docs not grow Wing crops"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-04-25
NEAPOLITAN BONNETS,,

NEAPOLlTAN BONNEl', n
"a The undersigned, Patenlees apl =, -
y faciurers oithe Neapol'an Borhe ,< >,
fully inform The Trade that lher are nov :, !,
supply the above article of the laIes' s!...,,
superior quality in quantities 10 SUI p" ~,
They warrant that they can alter anu y
Gonnet ,oapPear equal 10 new. .;,,-.
Buyers are cautioned against an ME- ,;pe 4
ofihe kind in the market. (The gehu'",,
for which we received the silver mecca =
Fair OF The American institute, has "a
upon it) Apply TO Thomas fyse'
Street or atthe Mandatory OF scO
PATTISON, NOE s,
No. 25 Delaney Street, He'
Feb. 25-w3m
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L.OUDOIrN C0IfNrv

Al large and respectable meeting :, !.
mocratic party OF the county OF LouGon, y
Col. Osburn's Hotel in Leesburs On :
April, 1914. it being Court DAY, Dar;5
Esq, was called 10 the Chair, and John ! :
appointed Secretary. :
The objects OF the meeting being er,,..
Charles Douglass, on motion, the i,ll"it '-s'
llemen were nominated by the Chair =
mitee 10 report upon the objects =, ~
viz Charles Douglass, T. T. w. H.. s;
Rust, Conrad r. DowelI, Charic, tn .
mas Oxley and William Mershon w w.
firing short time, proposed the follow az. !.
tons. which were unanimously adopef g
Re@ircd, That, in our opinion ltom ;.
lutions which have been passed in nm" i" =. Z
ingS OF the Democratic party. in he c"a.., /.
Rappahannock, Culperer, Fauquier ami .- -.
and from the known sentiments ii n. -
The party in the other counties OF lie Mn, 80,
sressional District, il is not the wish !. ''' I
mocraIic party that there should he D., 4.
candidate at The approaching Cong. es,isr.I
lion in this District.
RcOlrci, That We are perfectly per,us..,
neither \. Carroll Mason, Esq, nor n,
Democratic candidate can now rece,yr !.
port Of the Democratic party OF this cour'r
On motion,
Rcsolrcd, That the Editor, Of neqs,.
throughout the District, and the Aexapi,,
ze;le and Richmond Enquirer be r,op.,.
publish Tie proceedings oil his meeting
DAVID REESE, Chain.
joins SINCLAIR, Secretary.
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The Shad and Herring fisheries in tie !
mac ale said u be doing very anirr ta,.
this season. Shad were selling in the DISH.
Saturday, al IS per hundred, and Ilcnilss
per thousand.
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THE SABBATH.

Swce,ly the Sabbath morning dawns-.
A calm is on the air;
Like an DER wearied child, the world
Lies meath the wings OF prayer;
The very clouds that float along
The blue and silent skies,
Look heavy with the holy thoughts
That slowly heaven-ward rise.
love to deem the Sabbath day
A fairy isthmus given
To man, where he may breathe awhile
On earth The gales Of Heaven;
The wheels Of life stand motionless-
Action in slumber lies
The thought resumes its throne, and Failh
Points, flame-like, TO The skies.
Upon our ear the sound of BELLS
The Sabbath nusic-ialls;
Rejoicing, let us, enter in
Religions hallowed walls!
A day Of Joy! Why walk We then
With steps so sad and slow2
ls moi Gods smile above you spread
"Are not the dead below Z"
Thcy arc-but lis not well TO mourn
Our brethren meath The sod;
Can tears be grateful 10 the dead
They are the care of Godi
Sweely the Sabbath morning dawns--
A calm is on the air
Ye have six days 10 laugh and weer
Oh. give the seventh 10 prayer
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The Waterford Chronicle announce, H.
OF REGINA MARIA ROCHE, the oelebralei !
ress OF that admirable old fashioned nose
Childrc'. n nc Ab.y.' She died At hcfi.,
in Ireland at the advanced age Of ST.
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Selma. Anil lnll


Dear Sir-Yours o! this morning IS te,o.
Conceiving that we have aDt the moral II.
use your name in dlrecl opposition 10 yOur
mands, il shall he withdrawn from the CT
sionaI canvass.
OF the motives by which you are ac,aae
mol for US 10 judge; yet We are happg 10 !,
your determination uniniluenced by lie pr
inss oi an Immense .]idH .nefi,as e. all
which adjourned in very unparIamcnlar
or by thai mtghfy ''tempesl in 4 teapot, y
yonr nomination created.
But Tor The manifest improperly OH
name when forbidden by hlm who lea!,
earthly power could have charged our n.
responsible alike 10 friend and Ioc ior "a.
every action, our course was taken. IL
unhailowed alliance with nominal Deu
has, for years, upheld d lettering faction Of Y
gerry, can scarce be doubted; Ia expose hi,
ticn had been aur hope; and although is To-
lion may no, now be gained, The Hood j
which Yesterday revealed, was moe than
the effort. In haste. | am a. eyer,
Yours mo>,ugly
STEVENS +. MAS
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-04-25

LEEsELKU, NTTII IITHI I,
My Dear Sir A lew days ago, pledge
self 10 you, and several oimy Democratic ii.
10 become a candidate for Congress but H.
il may seem 10 be, | find it utterly impo,,..,
me 10 do 50: must, therefore, insist upon Il
release me from The promise, and i! yoa Il
ready announced ne, please withdraw to,
from The canvass; and You will much ot :.
Your sincere friend,
n. CARROLL Mas
STEVENS r. Mason, Esq, Selma.