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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-03-31
AMHERST COUNTY.

Ara meeting Of a very large portion OF the
Democratic party ofAmhers assembled ron an
nar,s OF The county, held al The poweil!on no.e''
on Monday the 10Th March, that being court
iav for The purpose OF nominating Candidate
f,r Inc comfy DR.. Geo. w. Davis was ca!ieu 10
he Chair. and Or. i. L. Twyman appointed eec-
relary. ,.;aI;n.
The object of the meeting was c3piaiheu 10
few remarks BY one 0! The mehlDets,
W. D. Miles, Esq, offered lhe io'loT,n 'e'o''
IONS which were adopted unan',nouy and cor
d;allv annrove The course pursued by the The re-
nresentative from this county in the last Lesisia
ture Of his Stale. that he has served The people
with ability and unsurpassed fidelity and indepen-
dence and that we regard his fidelity and indie
pendence in the discharge OF MS representative
duties worthy elimination BY men ana legislators.
Resolred As The opinion OF This meeting, mat
the action of The last Legislature IN the appoint
men, of Stale officers, sanctioned the perpetual
lion of MONOPOLY in the hands oil our oPpo-
nents and gross Injustice towards The Democratic
pally OF The Stale, and that under me EXISTING
circumstances. self.deence requires diheieh'
policy. f,o,;,ns
Resolued, That there are many imPeTlecUonss
in our State Constitution whlcn may ~; anu
which ought 10 be removed; ana In maK'hs q
SELECTION az candidate to represent us IN Inc next
Legislature, we should shape our action, with a
view 10 call Of a Convention 10 remodel inc
Constitution ,nD
Col. w. A. Richeson nominated Pauus Pow-
ell, Esq, as the proper person 10 represent 10 IN
ing made MIR. Powell received The unanimous
vote Of The meeting. :,
On motion Or. Samuel c. Gibson, James M.
Daniel and VIM nj. Bailey were appointed
committee TO inform Mr.. Powell Of his nomina-
ton; which committee, after waiting upon him,
returned and reported 10 The meeting that he had
excepted The nomination.
On motion, il was
RssOlrcd, That these proceedings be published
in The Lynchburg Republican, Richmond Enqui-
rer and Jef1ersonian Republican.
GEO. w. DAVIS, Pres't
II. TwYMAN, Scc'y
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a2poimtness by tie Lieut.. GorerneT.
James Fl. Patterson, of Brooklyn, New York,
as commissioner 10 take dispositions, aesnow-
Judgments Of deeds, &c,
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ULOs W Ltk TT II ,
IL. TwYMAN, Sec'y.

The packet ship Henry Clay, Capt. Nye,
from Liverpool for New York, was wrecked on
Souam Beach, on Tuesday night last, during a
fearful gale from the Southeast. Six or eight
lives were lost. This noble ship belonged 10
Mcsssrs Grinnell, Minlurn & Co., OF New York.
She made her first voyage in May last was
valued at 900, and insured for about SAC, 600.
Cargo supposed to be worth $500 OO-nsurance
for only about $4,000.
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Tho aTimes" OF Washington city, published
By Mr.. Jesse E Dow, and Mr.. Fl. ID. Robinson
is discontinued.
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To c. J. BslasE.
Ur,,, March 81 lSAe

UNION, March ID, 1876.
10 ii;.ttss,, James NJ Nnkle, Alexander Carson,
Joept r. Hill, Col. I'm. Eu;s.
Gerenen-Your communication CT February
10Th, Informing re that, in a meeting OF The De
mocracy assembled ca ;hat tay vas uDsui-
:nously selected as candidate 10 represent this
COUNTY 10 the mex; Legislature II Virginia, IS be-
fore re. Whilst, gentlemen, accaP, The nomi-
nation With a profound sense Of gratitude to The
parry which has conferred the honor upon me,
could have desired that the marie had fallen
upon ooe more worthy TO wear il. take the
field with the determination to uss all fair and
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MONROE COUNTY NOMINATION.

AT a large meeting Of the Democrats Of Mon
roe county, held on The 10th Of February, at the
Bell Tavern, in Union, it being Court day, for
The purpose OF selecting a candidate TO represent
The county in the next Legislature, John Clark
was called 10 the Chair, and John E. Alexander
appointed Secretary After some discussion, in
which George P. Flanagan, John E. Alexander,
Fielding Wind!e, Colonsl Hill and others took
part, on the necessity of harmony and unity pre-
vailng in The Democratic ranks, The following
was the result:
Christopher j. Beirne was nominated by Colo
mel Hill, and James NJ. Nickle by Alexander Car
son; aiier which. Mr.. Niclsle came forward, and
his name was withdrawn, in order TO prevent any
collision or injury to his party or their princi-
PICS. The meeting then unanimously nominated
Mr.. Beirne, who has accepted, as appears from
lhr srhioined correspondence. The following re-
solutions were also passed:
Ficsoired, That The foregoing proceedings he
published in the Richmond Enquirer and Fin
castle Democrat.
Re,olrcd, That this meeting do now adjourn.
JOHN CLARK, Chairman.
JOIN Z. ALEXANDER, Secretary.
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UNION, Feb. l6, 1876.
Dear Sir: a, g meeting Of the Democratic
were unanimously selected as a candidate 10 re-
present This county in the next Legislature of
Virginia, and the undersigned were appointed
committee 10 request your acceptance thereof
We hope that you will be induced to comply
with This manifestation of public opinion and rot
refuse The wishes OF your fellow citizens so plain
ly indicated. Respectfully,
JOSEPH r. HILL,
ALEX'R. CARSON,
JAMES Nj. NICELE,
WILLIAM ELLIS.
To C RrinNI
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An act 10 establish district free schools IN The
counties OF Lancaster, Weslmoreland, Richmond,
Prince William, Loudoun, Fairfax, and certain
other counties therein mentioned. The act also
embraces the counties of King George Acco-
mack Northumberland, Brooke, Jefferson, Hen
ry, Frederick, Kanawha, York, James City, and
The city OF Williamsburg. Il provides, that al
the Spring election Tor delegates 10 the Legsla-
ture for The present year, in said counties, The Of
ticers conducting The election shall hold poll 10
ascertain the sense vi the people, whether they
will adopt the district free school system or mol
All persons qualified 10 vote Tor delegates, and all
other adult white male citizens OF said counties,
assessed with State revenue, or county levy, or
poor rates for The preceding year, and who have
paid The same, are allowed TO vote; lwo-lhirds of
the said voters 10 decide The question. The polls
are TO be certified to the clerk of the county court
and preserved by him. If the system be adopted,
the school commissioners in Office in said coun-
lies are 10 lay of their counties into districts of
such size as 10 contain children enough 10 make
up school, and near enough for all 10 attend the
school daily. The districts are 10 be numbered,
and the bounds properly defined and recorded in
the minutes OF the school commissioners pro-
ceedings, and copy 10 be returned 10 The clerk
OF The county conrl, TO be by him recorded, tor
which he is 10 receive the same fees as for SINH
lar services TO be Paic by the Board OF Com
missioneys. The expenses attending the civi-
sion 10 be paid out Of the school fund. 10 each
district an annual election by The voters alore.
said shall be held in March, q, such place as line
! Board may direct for school commissioner, The
srst election TO be at such time and place as The
school commissioners may appoint, ten days no
tice thereof having been given. These elections
10 be supernended by three persons in each Dis
rict appointed BY the school commissioners
| The commissioners elected in each district to-
eeiher, 10 form The Board of school commission
ers FOR the county. The said Board 10 elect one
of their number President. They are declared le
be body corporate, and are vested with The usual
corporate powers. They are 10 establish a school
in each Dis,ricr, in which shall be taught reading
writing, arithmetic, English grammar, seogra.
ply and history, and The elements Of physical
science, and such other subjects as they may
direct. All while children In each District, be-
tween the ages OF five and twenty.one years. are
entitled 70 receive tuition frss Of charge. Each
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Naval Intelligence.

We are panied to learn of the decease of Henry l..
Chapman late aieutenant in the navy. He died last eve.
ming at Browns hotel MIR. c. was citiz en- we believe
OF Michigan He resigned his position in the navy few
weeks ago Washington Union, Oct 10.
Correspondence Of the New Orleans Deltal ~
PENSACOLA, Sept 30, 1896
The steamer Mississippi sails this afternoon at p NJ
bound to the Gulf squadron. II is that the long
expected reply to those from Mexico
red on to Washington by Lieut. Purviance have arrived
That u.s. presume the of the sudden departure of
the steamers for several days she has been ready
at a moments notice. The dispatches came by this
mornings mailall letters, papers &c. taken from
the post-ofice early this mornng consequently some
thing must be'in the wind'what il is know not not
being prophet However, ! am of the opinion that
something definite will be done in regard this
terly inactivity" war; and that Gen. Taylor and Com
Conner will be ordered to prosecute the with all the
means in their power.
The gallant Lieut. Bushrod W. Hunter late of the I'M
fortunate brig Truxon has been attached the Msss
sipp his brave ndomitable, energetic spirit will not
suffer itself to lay idle when his country calls Ito
Although now suffering from injuries, received
on board the Truxton when she got ashore he claims
his right to be amongst the foremost of his country
in the moment of danger
The Mississippi takes down, join the squadron the
following young passed Midshipmen passengers
Hynson Barrett Wells, Wheelock, Welsh, and twenty
supenumeraries hope these young Passed Middies
Will give good account of themselves, should the for.
tune OF war give them that
chleP Of your goodly city, Barrett. lH
After the departure of the Mississippi the only Of
war in port will be the Falmouth she doubt will
BOARD Then oui harbor for awhile will be desc rted
fr,nceton is expected will stop here onher return
IRON ohsgfes when she arrives will write you.
Yours. truly, ".
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Pouaicai Intslligencs.

Pc vAaicaa Intelligence.
The Convention TO nominete members OF Assembly
met last mint in their strength. Major VIM Denman
was unanimously chosen chairman: ana some ssyen.y
ever to Be desire 70 hold back the names Of the most
mnortsnt nominees for Friday night when the really
stronr canlidatss viii be offered, and when shall
and That Tammsny I'll will bring out it's strength lead
n~ IN with such MIN Messrs Edmund s. Derry,
samuel Tilden, and sther friends Of Governor Wright
n n undereood that ts tcommttee appointed to cate
chise Ire candidates will insist that shall have
nomination whe does not cheerfuly support Governor
The friends of Mike walsh were all out in his favor
and they insist his nomination Friday night will
probably settle the whole question to the candidates.
Edwin Lawrence has teen nominated by the wings
for Congress in the first district Of Michigan,
presented by Mr. McCleand. who ID the loco foco
didate for reelection .rs
The wings of Yates county have nominated Samuel
H. Torrey for Assembly and In Chstauque county
Charles j. Orion and Madison Burnel the candidates
Dudley Marvin IL nominated for Congress By the
wings Of Chatauque county; 0attarsugus cempas'ss
the district
The wings of Essex county have nominated Col. Wn'
II. Butrick for the AWembly.I aH
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Off eihff lines eiopefsens ana secondly Il is suHse.
10 express terms the orders and instructions ofthe two
governments The army is worthy Of all praise for the
gaant~y and skill which have been displayed by our
officers and troops both volunteers and regulars This
is another brilliant military event in the annals of our
country.
But in obtaining this glorious victory we have lost
many noble ofcer and gallant soldier The hearts Of
their countryrnen filed with the deepest gratitude
for the heroic services of these brave men, who have
thus given their lives 10 the OF their country and
the whole nation profoundly sympahses with their be-
reaved families and friends
We must reserve until tomorrow, the official details
of this brilliant achievemen
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City Intelligence.


AssocIArTos OF INvHSrros.-This body held their
nual meeting OF Mechanics Hail. yesterday at o'clock,
A. M, James Rsnwick, Esq, President in the chair.
The Report was read by the Secretary, setting forth
that the whole amount Of funds received amounted to
STA Is Received from lie members 500 ''s'' w.
A resolusion was adopted, which proposes that the
ensuing year be done IN open meeting '' '''
MT Moss moved resolution; proposing that no person
Cr1or MAKE o%s 2. me
Laid on the table. -
Grone. GrroRp, Esq, counsellor at law, at the re.
quest of the Association will deliver address, for tho
benefit Of the Association, Wednesday evening, next
to which time the Association adjourned.
CoSvxSrrox OF rHs HonrIcuLrrRrsrs.--Immsed iately
after the adjournment Of the above msetip r. this
Society met and organized for their annual session.
General Dearborn was elected President Messrs.
d. Mum and d. ). Brown, Secretaries Brsmess Com.
DR.. Underhill, DR. L. A. Smith, J. @. Wood Hon
Hon Mr. bsAnsoRS delivered very abba though brief
address.
A paper was read by Mr. DARRAcH. from the orsups
County Association. and REFERRED which is TO come np
for future action.
Judge MEIes offered resolution p oposnw that Ma.
tional Agricultural Bureau be appo ted at Warrington
Necessary steps to promote said object Referred
noon when business will be full 3 gone into
, mia y t. sys sD ;n,,o5 Val. will this evening
sSe az IN @ Lecture to
and worship Of the ancir nta The sub ec IL one faug
with interest," and Mr. Wallis familiarity with the subject,
will render them OF ?. very attractive nature. His
marks Will DC usr ated by several charts and illumi
mated globes We trust that large numbers Of the sci
entinc ana curors Of citizens win be in attendance
CRY CorvES fIor--Tha body again met last evening,
aud made som further progress the report the City
Charter, and hen adjournsd
srwxrLE CHAsr.-A man by the name Of Shay aston.
shed the rAves Saturday by climbing to the top Of
the spire Of st. Paus and seated himself at that dizzy
height upon block foot square He took cud Of to-
bacco, bowed the people generally, and safely de-
scsnded from his observatory excursion
The Comm<refnl Times mentions that duel took place
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Court OF General se..lous.

Before Recorder Scott and Aid Compton and walsh
Trial of Daris, alias Coard The trial of Jam.s IA
Wis alias Coard accused OF having been with
Parkinson, Heneyman and Cupid In robbing the barge
Clinton of $50 000 was resumed at the opening of the
Of the prosecution No facts worthy OF notice were eli
cited than what have already been given the public
during the trials Of his alleged accompces The trial
will be resumed tomorrow morning, until when the
Court adjourned.
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Superior Court-In Bank,

OCT l2-Decisions-James G. Barnett plantif in er.
reversed " $500
James Horn VS. Susan Telford-Judgmsn, for Main.
un some OF the pleas and for defendant on others
with liberty to both parties TO amend on of
John NJ ltyer VS.. Garrett l. Mott--New trial denied
John Baily VS.. Susan acknowledgements for do.
PENDANT on some OF the pleas, for plaintiff on the
others, with liberty for both pa, lies to amend
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The Great Britain is in her twenty-first day.
We understand that her agents in this city feel
sure that she sailed on the I'D ut. One or two
persons who came over in the Hibernin, state,
however, that she did not leave on that day.
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common Council.

- l.at Common Council
BoAnp or ALDEaMEN,-Oct. l2.-The Beard met at s
O'Clock last evening DR.. Jackson, Esq President in
The minute. were read and approved. Several psti.
Rsporfs-In favor Of purchasing two hoi and one
wagon for Of 18th District Police, in 18th ward
rendered some few reports in favor Of the payment Of
bills were passed, when the Board toeka
The Board again met after q recess Of half hour.
Resolution BY AID RosEsrs, in favor Of inquiring into
the expsdisncy lsnS referring to Committee to report
close their stores on Sundays Referred to the Commit
In favor Of erecting fire alarm bell at Centre
Several petitions were received and referred.
Magnetic Telegraph Report in favor Of appropriatns
deray the necessary expenses for the arrange
ment of the telegraph in connection with the Police and
Fire Departments. The appropriation not to exceed
The yeas and nays were called for-Ayes Il nays, o.
After passing and concurrng in some few papers from
the Assistants, the board adjourned.
BoARD or ASSISTANT ALDERMEN-Nsil Gray, Esq
President in the chair
Peaaersof @. Pope. in relation to certain assess.
Onward and Others to have soth street repaired Re-
ferred. a.us
\ Off. sporlsder to be appointed to q situation.
Reports .AdopfedIn favor cleansing certain vac ant
In favor Of opening East street from Cherry to Grand
ana II ns u ss
ison lane
Papers from the Board Of .aldermem osmcurred in
Resolution permit T. Chalmers to remove the remains
of his children. ...... al... ila4
Resolution in favor Of permitting owners of property
to build sewer in 18th street, from Broadway to nj
versity place. ia
Resolution in favor of transferring stall No in Wash
ington Market wm II. Radcliffe, and No 81 in Gen.
tire market, to Wm Lalor. fI
Resolution in favor Of rsfundng TO Richard " Letter
certain costs incurred on Of the Corporation
Petions-Of Inhabitants Of the 9Th ward, for new nre
81 Matthew McKsen, to be relieved FROM fine. Re
ferred ~ ~, 40
pairs to their building. Referred. Co.,
or Rector, Wsrdsns, &c Of TRINITY Cnurch; Tor rer-
mission to reguiats and pave Leroy street from Hud-
SON to Burton street.
10 Corporation relative to the rights the Cor.
norstion 10 grant the exclusive use Of piers owned by
private individusls. Adopted
In svor of pquiry the expsdiency Of causing the
Harlem Railroad Company to take up their rail track
10 Centre and Broome streets, from the Hall of Records
10 The DoWery. Adopted.
TAs Dssrd ihsn sdjeurnsd until Monday evening next
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I'm Clnancery.

Cu0nceiiOr.
Der. observation-disclosures cases-Rsbecca B. Free
man NJ Freemsn-D Divorce granted on the ground Of
adultery; complainant to retain property her possss
sion. l.4 i.r .arl4.
Ann D, Roper vs. James Roper-Decree for divorce on
same grounds.
Fanny Campart VS.. Edward T. Campart, alias Watson
care of children &c
Teresa A. Costellae vs. Walter Costsllss az.
pointing trustee of wie's separate property and re.
straining husband from meddling with 1t.
-. lohn r. rye Sons vs. James swan-Decree for par.
hlon Of freehold propcrty--Rsierence to master 10
advertise and ASCERTAIN creditors Of Pye deceased and to
sell easehod premises Out of proceeds to invest with
Trust Company sum sufficient to pay r. Cole $4,000
when lie becomes of age, to pay Swans costs and the
balance due to him. and TO pay residue to next of kin
their bond to refund debts appearing n Swan insists,
H. ole to he made apar'y by supplemental bill
+ Pell VS. q. Leakn--Moti TO dissolve injunction
on BILL and answer granted Costs to abide the event Of
suit
Gore Allott Va. Austin & Dikeman-Inuncton dis
solved on the Defendants costs to abide the
event of suit.
Ravens Eldridge q Babcock Enrolment discharg
cd Decree opened and defendants permitted to answer
on payment Of all complanants subsequent to ser
vice Of the bill. Such costs TO be made up In bill
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3 MILITARY WORCESTERSHIRE ship Liberty went
to sea on Sunday at IL NJ, bound to Point Isabel,
Mexico, having on board caiupanies B, ID, Il F,
I'd Regiment Artillery, comprising 800 men. The
following is list of the officers 80
Lieut. Col F. s. Belton. Sd artillery, Commanding !;
SURGEON r. s. Satteriee; LIST Lieut.. W. Armstrong. As.
sstant Com Of Subsistence: LIST Lieut. VIM F. Barnes;
Adiutant; Captain Horace Brooks; Lsuts H. O. Arnold
WE Blair, II. A. Ailsn s. s. Anderson H. o. sears ana
H. Shields.
Captain Vincent did not accompany the troops
which went out in the ship Liberty He is bro
Their of the distinguished divine in Brooklyn.
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The Commercial Times mentions that duel took psce
in New Orleans, between Dr. Thomas and Mr.. +. r. LIE
Beau both old and respected citizens weapons small
swords. 1--WE regret to learn" says the TiNes, that
the former receivcd very severe wound in the right
as which rise to serious apprehension regarding
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nand has devoived on gallant and spirited Captain
James Z, Stewart who fought like a tiger; at one time
he was attacked by FIVE Mexicans He lost his sword
but knocked fellow down with his hst and seized
his muske with which he knocked down three more of
the FIVE with the but and bayoneted them the spot
Lieut. B. F. Owens, also fought with gallan,ry. He
led thirty without the loss of man, up the very
mouths of the IL FOUNDERS which he slenced and took
Our loss il about men killed and from 10 to IL
wounded and they are being carried in every moment
Gen Taylo has warmly compmented Capt Stewart
and Lieut. Owens
Poor Watson was killed at the head Of his egimsnt
from the Union Extra-Sunday]
VERy INTERESTING News FROM CIV. TASLoKs CANT
10 addition TO the information received, we have
had the pleasure Of seeing Capt Eaton who has brought
dispatches from Gen Taylor to the War Department.
captain Eaton left camp AZ Monterey the evening
OF the 18th OF September He deserves great credit for
the aacry end energy which he has exhibited in reach
ing w ashington from Monterey in sixteen days
we have no time for further comment tonight Our
mas aguin covered itself with glory II has driven
tne nsxcans from their strong entertainments very
Pscpnous heights on both sides Of the Rio del Tigre-
toming mem IN the face OF the enemy and their guns
peanB an army oil double their force as has been esti
mateo-ann after four days fghtinr and driving
the enemy from one entrenchment after another and
from street TO street. compelling them 10 surrender Mon
erey with all its supplies Of ammunition provison nc
and cannon, with very small exception Neithsr arrnv
IS TO pass specified linew hch Is perhans nasr, ha}s
way between Monterey and Saltilo-under eight ,.s%
But this armstioe, in the first place. does not embrace
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- NJ. IL. BRAzos SANTIAGO, Sept. 10, 1916
Gen. Taylors Army arrived before Monterey the
9th, and found the enemy occupying the place in force
Our army commenced the attack the 2lst, and
timed for three days On the morning OF the oath Gen
Gen Taylor.
Seven days were allowed to the Nexicans evacuae
and armstice of eight weeks The troops of neither
army are 70 pass line running from the Rinconado
through Linares and San Fernando.
Gen. Ampudia acknowledges 1000 the number of his
troops but probably amounted to fully III O00 Our loss
severe The lst 3d. and 4th infantry suffered with
the Tennessee Volunteers the 2ls under the eye Of
Cen Taylor Gen Taylor escaped unhurt, but was
greatly exposed his horse wounded
Our kllled and wounded will amount to 500.
Gen Worth with his battalion and Hays command,
had an acton some distance this side Of Monterey with
aconsiderable MescaL force and dispersed them in
snort time Col Hays killed lieutenant colonel OF the
Mexican army single handed -
How many were killed or wounded in this action did
some volunteers on their way from Mier to join the
army were attacked by large body of Mexican troops
and killed and shockingly mutilated N'F''