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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-10-13
rup COMMONWEALTH Us. w. r. MYERS ca"
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THE COMMONWEALTH us. W. u. :" 100
TEL 5. MYERS AND w. s. BURR.
This case, which had been adjourned over ilou'
Monday 5lh October, came on yesterday oe'o'o
b;s honor The Mayor. Joseph Mayo Common
weal,h's Attorney appeared for The prosecutors
.nd Messrs. R. G. Scott, Senior, James Lyons
and G A. Myers for The defence. The only aoo'-
t;onal evidence which was adduced, other man
,ha, before The Coroner, was ina! "l Tie he'e'eHu
MIR. Norwood, three lelers said to be wf'Veh ~
Tho LADY ;mn,cored. and one by D. NJ. Hoyt. we
sptioin MIR. Norwoods testimony. Inc 'e"s.'' "
the interesting Mexican news preciuoes Us HUN
publishing The let'ers, &c.
"Rey VIM. H Norwood, being sworn uePossu,
thai he went 10 see Hoyt several tunes oul' us
last illness. TO talk with him about MS conui.aon,
a nd cal! him to repentance He did moi uesie ~ =
talk with him upon the subject oil the anaif @h'Iu
led TO the unfortunate rencontre between ene ue
ceased and Mr.. Myers; but on one OCCASION W.; ~.
Hoyr. OF his own accord, related 10 h'n' .ns -
cumslance and aid, that however i.h uu.n. ~
had been, and however much cieun. ''e,,,oss
might appear against him, yet ne was sums ad
of any criminal intercourse. MT. my. eeee
10 be aware Of the danger ne was N, Oh, g
strong hopes OF recovery. tie H!. so, 49, ~
thought tha, Mr.. Hoy might entertain 'o ' a .,
Myels some revengeiul feelings, and sa'a 10 n.'n III
that he ought no, 10 do SO, because nc mus au'
mil that his conduct had been such as was car
cn 'I 10 madden and exasperate The husband
Hoyt said he entertained no such leeiings' anu,
should he recover, that il was moi his purpose u
revenge himself" :,
Without having concluded The testimony Inc ne
case was adjourned over 10 this morning a. ~
o'clock; and the parties were then sent 70 jan
the Mayor refusing to accept bail.
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COMMERCIAL RECORD.
MARKETS. OCTOBER IA

RICHMOND MARKETS, OCIObE1 1"s
ToBACCO-There is very little doing, and
no change 10 notice in the article for the past
week. We quote Jugs at from 81 W TO 9oi
common leaf 81 90 to 3 90; middliDg IS Is 10
4 90: good and fine shipping, 81 w 10 w; extra
manufacturing sc 90 10 8 90.
FI OIJR-55 25 a 5 50-market guile nal.
CORN-Corn 81 l-2 10 c., sales.
OATS-30 n 80 cents-in demand.
WHEAT-1l0to 100 cts.-the latter price only
for superior lrhits.
WHEAT OFFAL-Bran III centsi Sho['s 10
cents: Brown Stufs IS cents; Snip Sums ~ c.s.
PROVISIONS.-BAcoN: Smlshheld ana = Gily
Cured GA cts. for hog round; western blues
=, o,s .Shonders4a4t els. LARD u a cents
~ cAT1TI .E-For Caltle from the scales, gross
,re;aht 90 2 SO; nett 4 so 5 SO, according TO
on,1;,v MUTTON SO 50-scarce and in
demand. LAMBS: so a 2 SO, according 10 qua
l;,v Vr.Is. 80 as, according 10 quality
HOGS. Live 50 a 90.
'iG EIsH-Herrings dull at 81 for No. l.Shad ST.
sALT-Sl 50 a Sc from the wharf.
LIME-65 cents from vessels.
COTTON-8t a 81 cents per Id.
RUM-New England, in bbls, Is 70 cents.
WHISKEY-Bbls. 81 and bids. 26 els.
GIN-American 25 cs.; Holland 81 per gal
COTTON YARNS-Ricnmcnd anu Han-
chester (Faclory prices) Nos. 10 H. 10 cents;
Nos. 10 10 l8, IS cents.
BRANDY-Otard, Dupuy & Co.. 81 20
so; A. Seignee, l IS; Imitation, 80 80 cls.;
Sazerac a 50; Peach dull al 80 CTS. 81; Ap'
ple Brandy % a 80 cents. Prices nominal.
HIDES-Green sailed 5 cents per To- spa
nish l2a Is cents.
CLOVER SEEDS so a 6.
COAL-l0 TO Is cts. per bnshel; best Clover
Hill 20 cts.
PLASTER-Lump Plaster from the wharf
50 ~, 25, Basin bank 90. Tierces OF ooo
lbs ground IS, on BASIN
IRON-Pig Iron $40 30; Swedes 20 per
ton English IS 90; Tredegar (Richmondd ma ma
nuiaclory) 500; Up Country Bar s75 gu w;
Nails At to Al.
STEEL-American blis;cred $40 per ton
SHOT,, 81 cents per Id.
SOAP-For brown 81 cents yellow Al a J
cents per h.; white and variesaled ~ a IA.
OIL-Winter Sperm 100 l05 cents; whale
40 beached do As 50; Linseed y TO IS cts
CANDLES-Tallow l0l; Sperm u %
HuIs Palen, l2l l3 cents per ID.
FEATHERS-29 80 cts. pr ID. tor live geese
RlCE-3. a At cents per pound.
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PROPOSALS FOR RATlONS.
HEAD QUARTERS MARINE CORPS,
QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE,

QUARTERMASrERs OFPicE,
Washington, Oct II, 1916
EPARATE proposals will be received al this
- office, until 10 O'clock, A. NJ, on Monday,
the 9Th day OF November next, for furnishing ra-
lions 10 the United States marines. al The follow
ing places, Tor The year. ls47, viz:
Charlestown, Massachusetts
Brooklyn, Long Island, New York,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gosport (nsar Norolk,) Virginia,
Pensacola, Florida and
Washington, District of Columbia.
Each ration 10 consist of one pound and quar-
ter oil fresh beef or lhree-quarers OF pound OF
mess pork: eighteen ounces OF bread, or super
fine -four, al The option of The Government; and
al the rate Of six pounds OF good coffee, twelve
pounds OF the best New Orleans sugar. eight
quarts ofthe best white beans, four quarts OF vine.
gar, Two quarts vi salt four pounds OF good hard
brown soap, and one and a halt pounds OF good
hard dipped tallow candles 10 each hundred ra-
lions.
The beef required shall be delivered on The or
der OF the commanding officer of each station,
either in bulk or BY the single ration, and shall
consist of The best and most choice portions oil The
carcass.
The pork TO be No. | prime mess pork, and
the groceries OF The best quality OF the Kinds
named, subjectto inspection.
No bid will be entertained unless accompanied
by The names Of Two surelies, responsible Or The
faithful performance Of the contract
To be endorsed Proposals for Talions for 1877.
AUG. A. NICHOLSON.
Ouanermasler Marine Corps.
The American Sentinel, Pennsylvania, and
Keystone, Philadelphia; The Boston Pos! and
Boston Times Boston; the Herald, News, Globe,
Journal Of Commerce, aud Courier & Enquirer,
New York; the Baltimore Republican and sun
Baltimore; The Norfolk Beacon, Norfolk Herald;
The New Era, Portsmouth. Va; Richmond En-
qurer; the Alexandra Gazette, Alexandria, va +;
and The Pensacola Gazette, will give The above
three insertions each per week, and send an &C.
count accompanied by one printed copy OF The
advertisement, TO this office for payment
Or l3-3fawtu
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nENRIco AGRICULTURAL AND BuRTIcuLTC-


The first days EIhibi ion ol stock, agricultural I'm
plrmens grain and root crops, &c viii take place AZ
the swan Tavern, in the city Of Richmond, TODAY,
the 18th inst, commencing al II O'Clock
The address on this day, !. l. O'clock, by VIM. T..
Overton, Esq.
The lot affords ample accommodation, Tor stock and
implements.
Second Days Exhibition.-P.ani~, shrubs, flower,
fruits hu;ter specimens OF mechanic ait- aud house.
hold ndust.y-at the Assembly Rooms OF The Exchange
Hotel On TOMORROW, the ! It'll Instant, commencing
al II O'Clock.
Address by DR.. Warner at - O'Clock.
The meeting of the Society Tor the annual election u
officers will be he'd on the li.i, immediately after The
address. \ fun attendance l. particularly desirable
Committees Of Award respectfully requested 10
meet NJ early hour both day.. ~ 10 make up
their awards before the hours Of exhibition.
WM. II. RICHARDSON, President.
The Committee 10 select place for the Plouchng
Match have selected lot near Mr. William Sltd's, IN
the Brooke Turnpike, where the Committee viii meet all
tht Sc disposed 10 enter for the premiums.
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HENRY DISTRICT FREE SCHOOL.

r meeting OF the Board az School t"lmls- i"Ge's
~ nj Henry Court House, on The second Monday IA
Srpfenber 1896 under tie act cnliisd. an act IN -
tabi,sh District Free Schools il the oi Iancds
ter Westmotland and other counties. iirih mention
rd passed February 25 1916 the Board adopted the
follow ins resolution !:
Rt..lrtd That proposals from such perons as may de
sire TO engage in school teaching dnrne the ensuing
wear will be received and aitrr the thifd Monday IN
November next and than Ihr Clerk be- instructed Ia for
ward the same for insertion IN such ~ The pubic prints
of the Common wealth, and fer So long time a. may IN
his Discretion be- deemed necessary u give u general
publicity. JOHN - WI iuN,
nrf la-cst SecreLlTY.
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MARINE JOURNAL.
PORT OF RICH MOND
High Wafer this day, at 10 o'clock. A. M.
RRIVED

ARRlVED,
Schr. Courier, Couch, New York, sundries, to
l.. D. Crenshaw, Bros. g. Co., D. e. X. Wei
Ter, Nj. & L. Rose, Williams & Haxall, Patteson
& Burr, Binford & Nimmo, A; Bargamln, I.
NJ Lee. Beers s. Poindexler, ]. Nj. Subett, S.
D. Demon, ]. Bosher Smith 81 Harwood, I. &
C. Ellis, Gordon & Skinker, J. w Randolph &
Co., Kent, Kendall s. Atwater, Inloes & Bro, j.
N. Crawford, Brooks, Bell s. Hudson, O. A.
Strecker, H. Karr r. R. Duval, W. S. & j.
Donnan, S. Merchant Hubbard, Gardner s. Co.,
Caperon & Crump, D. B. Franklin, Van.Lew,
Smith g. Co., Royal & Morgan, Webb, Bacon
& Co., Hooker & Osborn, Nash Woodhouse,
Fl. w. Tyler, H. Exall, II. G. Hodgson, l.: bos-
seaux, F. & J. S. James & Co., J. Goode, 1. X.
Price, J F. Barnes & Co., Mrs. J. Lyon, Mrs. Z.
Philip, Deane & Brown, L. Ginler, Clarkson &
Gardner. S. E. Dove, E. Rosenfed 4. Bro Rag
land & Bros, T. r. Blair, A. King, Grubbs &
Apper,on A. Leslie, H. Rosenham, Gayntr &
Wood. A. Bodeksr s. Bro, w. Barrett, J South
er a Co. P. n. S,arke, W. Palmer, G. Delarue,
o. Counlz, L. Woodson, W. Anderson, S. M.
Zachrisson. Valentine, Brceden & Co.. Mitchell
& TYLER. A. Arsel Keen & Co., A. Ancker, J..
Thomson & Co., Drinker & Morris, Workman,
McGruder & Co, Massie & White, P. Johnston,
Duyal & Purcell, S. Bonavila, Andrew Pizzini,
Shields s. Somerville G. Brcant, J. Gill; w. D.
Blair Dunlop Moncure g. Co., J. Sizer g. Son,
Kerr Il Gilmour, keesee - Sumner, Davenport,
Allen & Co., VIM. Booth, R. M. Allen, z. T..
Workman, B. Peyion, Lee s. Tinsley, w Tay-
or, Edmond & Davenport Il. Ludlam & Co.,
Fry & Co. and TO order.
Schr. Gratitude, Stephenson, New York.
Schr America, Nash, New York.
Schr Silvia Higbee Higbee, New York.
Schr. w. w. Wyer, Bush, Boston.
Steamer Pocahonras. Holingshead, Baltimore.
SAILED
Schr. Columbia, Green, Philadelphia.
Schr James M. Sewell, Williams, Gunpowder.
Schr Ameficus, Wheeler, Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, ocl. lo-sailed ship Mary
land Ranes, for City Point.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. lo-Arrived, schr.
NOV. Wright. from Port Waliha, with coax
schrs. S. Roosevelt, Johnson, and A. F. MyTick
Calhcart, from James River.
NEW YORK, Oct. l0-Cleared, schr. Bril-
liant, Hall, for City Point
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asEEING IS BELIEVING

The Harrisburg Register brags of the magni-
ficen, apples of Rockingham county-such as
the Monsuous Pippin, the Jersey Green, the Pen
mock, the Wiuesap and the Fall Rambough.-
Tn. Ave varieties weighed unitedly four pounds
and a quarter Mr.. Bowman is the first rate
Democrat who raises this noble fruit. Can he
no, send to this Wing city few specimens of
Democratic skill2 We promise TO write de-
scrip,ion when We have model
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uENRICo AGRICULTURAL AND HoRTICULTu-
SOCIETY

The Committee Of Arrangements for The second dsy ;
Exhibition oil Plants, Shrubs, Flower, FRUITS uiirr,
specimens al Mechanic Ans, ard Household Industry,
bev leave 10 inform all those Interested that Wcdns-
day neri the Ith Of October l. The IA: aprnilit III
surb Exhibition and that The Tall u the Exchange
Hotel the place selected therefore All those intend.
ing 10 favor the Society with any of ihr above articles
for ,khilon ARE requested present them Al the Han
on Tuesday in order that they may br suitably n
ranged This COMMITTEE assumes thr responsibility ~
most respectfully urging upon ihc good pcopl. III ard
about Richmond tend their and both in articles for
examination and by their presence hl- occas'cn and
by none do they expect to he encouraged much a. hy
the ladies
Richmond October ~ ls4t.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-10-13
mtct1o9tpotp ast1atttrer.

now, lhats time and place Tor our m LII Eve
nublicly announced, do hope that we snai na,
a tull turnout, and that much gooa may - onr
from our united efforts 10 raise Inc nag ~ ~
profession in the Old Dominion, wnich, ~, vi r.
time, has been suffered to Irai IN !ne uu'. o,oo,
ever there was time for united aclion 70 PIo..s.
one Of the most useful as we'll as most iedinsu
professions, that time is the present, anu .,, "a
hope The ID Monday in December heA. I' ,x IN
500 medical men in the city oil hicnnohu, ~,
inc themselves 10 rejuvenaie profession ma,
cnnld once boast of an Hippucraes and Gaien
AS 10 The objects the convucalon may nav ~
comic mplalion, they doubtless are numerous anu
am Tree TO admit that here are deep and mo,
men,ous matters, that should be acted uPo" ~
This body. ardenuy hope, therefore, INA. 0a ~
meeting may be free nom the ho1 aaNe m ,,d 90, -
often marks popular gatherings, we s ,nd;n,a,s
member that we met not as political siar'd'oni''
but as those who claim an origin from Eseu'a,
nius and can name as our apostles ,ne oiisas.o,
and best men that lave ever lived ! Snouu ~.
| highly gratifed llal our body couiu W 49, 49,
! by the presence O. some OF our NUMEROUS a;o
in medicine from various paris o. oul
Tba healina ar,differs from all other professions
-, ;semnbatieally eclectic; and while in church
.nJ .,.ie we zee daily various objects aimed al
bv GREAT men in EACH the medical phiiosoPnef
aims alone 10 heal and relieve The ainiclea: PM
lanlhropy and benevolence are part ., Jul pr,
fession. Thus then, lei there DC uni'eu aI" w :
and harmony in our midst: This VIII ensa.e Us !,
pleasant time, and the interchange OF views am ~
| hiohly edifying remarks will make each one o.
rs glad that we had our meeting: Inc various
measures Likely TO be brought to Inc notice OF 'hs
convention, will doubtless be well ccncoc'eo' ano
submitted IN proper spirit The ann anu oplec'
Of each member will be TO elevate me profession
and 10 hold up in proper view the proper way .o
effect so very meriiiorious an Object Hence there
viii be nolheorelical displays ssclar'an ieei-
inc-but we'll made effort 10 make our PROBES
sion what il should ever be. The pride and glory
of our country | would invoke The shades o.
Rush, Wis,ar, Physick, and thousand other j.
luslrious men OF our profession ,oinspire us with
proper zeal 10 carry on The good work OF RE-
FORM. The scene will be al imposing one
Richmond will be proud of sucllan assemblage
The State Legislature will be il session, and The
people from the various sectionsot our Common
wealth will have an opportunity of Witnessing
our deliberations, and The pubic mind will be
better informed in regard 10 our principles. l.
then, in conclusion, eIhort and enreat all medica
men 10 flock to Richmond on th ID Monday in
December, where, | hope, physicians will be "ho.
nored with the honor due unto Ihm."
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-10-13
Oct. Is

MANAGERS OFFICE.-D. PAINE &
lNl CO., Richmond Virginia.
For This Evening-25O 900 dollars, 600 $ ,ooG
1000, $500, 1866, 10 Of l,500i 10 OF 1000, 20
OF 800, 20 OF 500, SC. - Nos, 10 drawn
Tickets dollars
Also !, oOodolIars, 1000, 1,OOo 500, 362 so, II
OF 100, &c. IS Nos, Is drawn. Tickets dol
lars and so cents.
Drawn Nos. OF Grand Consolidated Lottery
Extra, Glass 10:
u 6 ID 35 "a So 65 IL Is 40 10 2 40.
Whole II IS -, 500 dollars, sold and paid by
PURCELL.
Drawn Nos. of Delaware Lottery, Class al:
1852 10 40 10 40 II so 80 80 70 IA.
Drawn Nos. OF Pokomoke, 1872:
d So "a SO 10 9 40 II Is AZ y 30
Whole. Nos. AZ 4s, and quarter, Nos. 9 Il
4-both sold and paid by PURCELL.
Drawn Nos. of Grand Consolidated, Glass Al
40 81 so "a I l3 % SO 70 "a IS 81 40.
Drawn numbers of Delaware, Glass 243
as 8 "a 50 30 &c 65 66 81 % AZ.
Oct IL
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-10-13
New Music.

n H. TAYLoR's REGULAR SEMI
+. WEEKLY SUPPLY, received October
Fifty Years Ago, (sous,) by w. c. Peters
There's good time coming, song
Sweet is pensive evening. hour, BY Peters
Matamoras Grand March, by Peters
Memphis Waltz, with an accompaniment Tor
the Hute or violin
Affections Fond Kiss, by Peters
Sewers Quickstep, with an elegant Visnelte
The Mignionette Walz, with flute or violin
| have loved thee, dearly loved thee; (song,)
with an accompaniment for The piano or GUITAR
Be kind 10 each other for one or TWO voices
The Japonica Waltz
Columbine Mazourkas
P. H. TAYLOR,
Dealer in Piano Fortes, Music and Musical In
strumenis, l60 Main ST, opposite The Banks
Oct. -
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VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.

IN pursuance Of decree Of Hanover Circuit superior
l Court made on the 18th day OF October, 1916. HE
undersigned commissioners w proceed e. sell ~ run
lie auction, on the premises on MONDAY HE lbth day
Of the mex, month November, II fair, u not, the neat
fair day, all that valuable Estate IN the county at nan
over on The Sonth Anna River. ,mnrii'eiy shove Tie
Pamunkev called SOUTH WALES. thr property OF the
heirs OF tr late Edmund f. and Lucy Wrkham. he
Tract contains 1000 acres. more ~ less hich NE
greater part the arablr land has bee. married. and i
IN Il high slntr of improvement. An extensive body 81
heavily mb-rrd land terms pari 4" thr Tract ana -
convenient lot being distant more than halt mile rom
the Richmond, Fredericksburg ard Potomac Railroad
The land will he shown TO any person drsros o. -frins
IT, by William i. Wickhan hose residence nd"ins II.
or by Peter J. Carter. on thr premises.
The terms by the decree viii br one una rasi, anu
The residue In two equal annual payments Ihr as; oi
which bear interest from the hf-t day 81 January,
lsis; the purchaser giving bond with approved srentiy
and the TILE being retained until the purchase money
shall he pad Possession will be- aivrn On thr nrs' u
nuaTy next.
Hill. CARTER, lr.,,,nis>i,nsrs
WM +. WIrkllAM,
~ Il. between three hundred and my, ana ichr
In ndIrd -rls wheat, VIII be suwn the premises,
the benefit Of winch the purchase " Ill have
Oct. l3-ctdr
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UNIFORM AND CHEAP EDITION OF
DICKENS'S NOVELS AND TALES.
IN THREE LARGE VOLUMES.

IN THREE LARGE VOLUMES.
TIME Novels and Tales of Charles Dickens,
i (Bez) in three large and beautiful octave vol
umes done up in extra cloth, containing about
$50 large doubled coulnned pages. Price Tor
The whole only three dollars and seyenly-five
cents.
The frequent inquiries for uniform, compac,
and good edition OF Boz's works have induced
the publishers to prepare one, which they now
offer al a price SO low that il should command
very extended sale. II is printed on fine white
paper, with good type, and forms three large VOL
umes, averaging about seven hundred and iiy
pages each, done up in various styles Of extra
cloth making beautiful and portable edition.
Some of the works are illustrated with wood en-.
cravings.
For sale at The Bookstore Of
DRINKER & MORRIS,
o,,o OF Main Street
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Correspondence Of The Baltimore Patriot.
NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2 P. "

[Corespondence Of The Baltimore PaIriotI
NEW YORK, Oct 10, 2 P. NJ.
No lidings yet OF the steamer Great Britain
she has been out Is DAYS.
The Constitutional Convention which was sill
ling al Albany 10 revise the State Constitution,
has adjourned sine die.
There is bur little animation in The Flour mar
kel-prices slightly declined and in favor OF buy
ers.
There is no special change in the price Of
Grain, buyers wanting a reduction
The stock market remains steady, and prices
are firm as las, quoted. The Cotton market con-
Iinues firm al yesterdays prices. slight &C.
cline in Whisky. Provisions and groceries
steady at previous rates. No local news of mo-
meDt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-10-13

The citizens of Augusta, at meeting on lhs
Sd inst, at Stanton, passed resolutions cordially
approving the proposition of the citizens OF Bath
for Convention of delegates from these counties
friendly 10 an extension of the Louisa RailIoad'
and Of The James River Canal into the valley OF
Virginia, to be held in Stanton on the Goth Ocio-
Der. They also appointed twenty-five delegates.
They, moreover, recommend 10 said Convention
the expediency of considering and reporting upon
such other schemes of improvement as may, in
their opinion be calculated TO advance The great
interests of The State
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-10-13
LOW DUTIES, MORE REVENUE

Since the modification of the English Tariff,
the customs receipts at Liverpool have risen from
about f7,5oo day TO upwards Of $4,000, al
though most OF the bulkiest articles are now adj
miued Tree. This fact is worth volumes OF wild
assertions and vague speculations in aid of the
bea u,ies of protection. Sir Robert Peel referred
to the same result, as consequent upon the pTevl'
our notifications of the English Revenue Sys
tem-and Lord Palmerston int House Of Com
mons cited the recent action Of our Congress 10 sub
stantiale The theory.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-10-13
For The Enquire
MEDICAL CONVENTION.

Sometime since Messrs. Editors, noticed in
your valuable journal a "no,ice" that there
would be Medical Convention held in the me-
tropols OF Virginia this winter; and recently, in
the Times newspaper. have seen an advertise
ment 10 that effect, signed BY R. G. Cabell, Nj.
D., Recording Secretary of the Medical Society
OF Virginia. and A. L. Warner, NJ. D., Dean OF
H. S. Medical College. Having long since
urged this measure upon my medical brethren, |
can but rejoice that my exerlons are likely 10 be
crowned with success. Your readers, (Ihat is
your medical readers,) cannot have forgotten the
numbers of Galen and CELSIUS, that appeared in
your paper in rs, on this interesting subiecl; and
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-10-13
A C A r d.

MRS. GEN. DARLINGTON begs leave to
lNI correc, report which has reached her, that
she is not in the city. She is al her post, with
corps Of jealous and efficient teachers, who, she
doubts not, will give satisfaction 10 all her pat
rons Mr.. Michard who brings such high re-
Communications as French Teacher, left Wash
ing,on and came 10 Richmond at her sole instance;
and not only teaches French, together with Geog-
raphy, Arithmetic, and some other branches OF
Mathematics in French text hooks in her school,
but also dimes with her family, in order TO con-
verse with his scholars in that language, so as 10
impari that facility OF expression which can only
be acquired By constant exercise.
Oct 9-dlt&c2l
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-10-13

pICTou COAL.-We learn from the philadelphia
p,pers that Pictou coal used at Tho gas works 10 na
civ This IL would seem, settles the question VI we
abili,y Of the Pctou mines compete WIN 'hose vi e
limited States at the reduced duties We mention 'ue
fact an one worthy the attention OF inc meeting oil eo
liers to be held The Columbian Hotel Tuesday evening
next Saturdays Times.
We hope that the GOLFERS will also notice The
fact, that this foreign coal has been used at the
Philadelphia Gas Works for years-and that our
Chesterfield coal has also been consumed al Inc
same works The importation OF Pictou coal
into Philadelphia, says the Pennsylvania rs
no prooi-as we showed. some days ago, py a
table of the original costs and the expenses oil
,ransportation-,hat Picou coal can compete
with our Goals; but il is evident that The Polili'
clans who had i, broush, here thought different
". or tried 10 make them think So"
We are not familiar enough with The iac's, 70
decide whether this Piclou coal will interfere WIN
our coal interest. We have been assured 10 the
contrary by GOLFERS. At all events, there has
been as We, no reduction oflhe price oil coal, and'
on every account, il would be better TO wait and
observe the actual operation of the new duties.