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Stern Winter is not yet over. Yesterday we
had series Of hail, rain and snow. The night
was however, clear.
TReporlcd for The Richmond Enquirer
MAYORS COURT.
ErnnrARY 25rH, 1876.

FEBRUARY 10Th, lo4o.
A dccenl-looklng white man, with dark hair,
dressed in black, was arrested and brought be-
fore the Mayor OF this city this morning, having
been suspiciously caught in room OF one Of the
Senators of Virginia al The Powha,an House.
I'VE understand that in feeling about The room
in the dark for plumber, he woke up sleep
ing servant. who seized and held him. ]-He
gives his name as William Clark. When
examined, he had On his person blue black
pocket book, with the name Of VIM. B. Town
send, ll2 Broadway, June, lS45 containing
among other papers, check on the Mechanics
Banking Association, dated New York. 9th Feb.
ruary, 1886 signed VIM. S. Lyman, for $1,000 !;
a mole for $50, drawn by James Napier 10 VIM.
B. Townsend; note for s3i6 As drawn BY
John Mel dated April 2i 1874; note for 5000
PAYABLE on demand by Dwight u Townsendi
a check on the Merchants Exchange Bank ioI
$3.50, drawn by Law. P Hill, dated New York
Sept. Both, 1914; ticket 10 the Camden and
Amboy Railroad Company TO pass the Editor o.
The New York Express free, dated January
ls 1916. Also, dark red poke; BOOK
containing among other papers, two certificates
OF stock Of IS zach in The Seventies Library, da
led Nauvoo, March l4,h, lsa5, signed Geo. A
Smith, Pres's, issued 10 James M. Monroe, ane
other papers with The name OF James Nj. Monroe
on them; che Gold Watch, echappemeut cyln
der number 63.6l3; Gold Watch marked lSX
number l6, 1853; Silver Watch, Baraud pa,cn
vertical, number 1870, inside, 2iewesi abreast
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ready TO take our full share OF the public bur-
dens, and relieve them of oppressive raxalion2-
(Hear, hear) The conduct OF Goyernmen, is
an arduous and difficult undertaking. | may
without irreverence, be permitted to say, that
like orr physical frame, our ancient Constitution
is "fearulIy and wonderfully made" that it is
no easy task TO insure The harmonious and united
action OF monarchy arisloc!acy and reformed
House OF Commons. These are The objects
which we hive attempted 10 accomplish, and
cannot think they are Inconsistent with a pure
and charged conservatism (Hear, hear)-
Power ior such objects is really valuable; bri for
my own part, can say with perfect truth that
even for these Objects do not covel it. 1t is a
burden far above ms physical, infinitely beyond
my intellectual strength. The releflom i, with
honor would be a favor, and not a punishment
But while honor ard sense Of public duty re
gure do not shrink srom office. lam ready
10 incur its responsibilities 10 bear its sacrifices
10 confront It's honorable perils; but will not re-
tain it with mutilated power and shaclled au-
thority. (Checrs.) Twill not stand al The helm
during the empesuous night, if thai helm is not
allowed freely 10 traverse. will not undertake
TO direct The course OF The vessel By observations
taken in The year 1912. Loud cheers.) will
reserve 10 myself The un.cllered power ofjudgins
what will be for the public interest lido no, de-
sire 10 be The Minister OF England; but while |
am Minister of England will hold y Office By
no servie tenure cloud cheers); | will hold office
unshackled by any other obligation than lha, OF
consulting The public interest and providing for
the public safety. (The right hon. gentleman sa,
down amidst loud and continued cheering.)
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THE undersigned wishes 10 sell hs Estate on James
River, In the county Of F,uvanna siIty-iour miles
above Richmond The Tract contains Eve hundred and
FIVE acres, Of which hundred and five river
bottom, Of the very best quay-of Tbs high land
hundred acres have been cleared large portion WIN
In few years past, all Of which Is In good condition,
annually improving under the operation &c clover and
pnser and lying the North slie ri the livcr pre-
SCENTS fine exposure, which experience proves TO b.
important TO the wheat crop. Much of the remaining
portion OF The Tract very fne tobacco land, aud ur
nishes rdant supply % plant land The improve
Ineut- substantial ard comfortable, consisting ri
Dwelling House, Barn, Thrashng Machine, good Nc
gro Cabins, and Tobacco Houses, sufficient for The
curing of thirty thousand pounds. The line of the
canal passes at The base OF hr hills, and leaves tho
bottom land In unbroken body. The Estate is well
supplied with springs of fine waie, Is healthy, and
the whole, uniies many advantages for comfort and
porit ms any other OF the the The
land will be shown any person wishing 10 view II by
the subscriber Twin. Immediately on the opposite sdo
Of the river The VIII be liheral and II the puf
chaser should desire 1t credit of five yenrs win be al
lowed by securing the purchase money, and pay ne the
interest thereon annually.
Ian l3-cWUw WILLIAM WDtDSON.
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ApJur.Sr GENERALS OFFICE,

ItcDHnOHt, I CO. EoI IL, iofu
TIE COMMANDMENT Chnf takes occasion 10
express the very high qualification afforded him
by the soldierly appearance and discipline exhi-
bited, on parade, on the 23i Of February, in
slant by the Henrco Troop OF Cavalsy, Captain
McRae; the Chesterfield Troop, Capt. We!sisef;
the Richmond Fayelle Artillery, Capt Ellis me
Richmond Light Infantry Blues, Capt. Munford;
the Greys, Capt. Scott; the Light Guard, com
manded in The absence OF Capt. Seaion by Lieut..
Nicholas and the State Guard, commanded by
Capt. Dimmock. To these and the other Volun-
teers Of The State she may look with confidence in
any emergency; and it isthe earnest desire OF the
COMMANDMENTS Chief 10 encourage and promote
them BY every means al his command.
In the Stale Guard, under Capt. Dimmock, he
recognizes with peculiar satisfaction pattern
Corps. which would do credit TO any service.
By command.
Adjutant Gen eral.
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Cpiprper (Vnginia) Cou;tv Court, Fth. lG, 1876.
On me motion Of Philip Lishi.oo,, the follow
ing minute vas made:
The Court have been informed tina, the death
OF John Shacl;eiord, Esq, late Attorney for he
Commonwealth, has occurred since the last term;
and miDgling !hcir sympathies Tor this bereayc-
ment with the sorrow OF his relatives, have or.
dered this notice OF their respect for his memory
10 be placed among The archives of The county,
that his private virtues approved abilities, ursui-
lied merit, and pablo services may be testified on
their records The deceased united length OF
days, with increased esteem in the community: ana
in long life Of integrity and fidelity 10 official
duIy, he was distinguished b. those traits of mind
and manners which secure respect and ccncila.s
regard For more than fifty years he was pro-
mnent member of this bar, and for hirty-hve
years The Counsellor ofthe Court, as Attorney for
the Commonwealth. His consiancy, rec,,rde,
and ability deserve, a. they now receive, the
thanks OF The ma2isracy. And
Rcsolccd, That the Court will wear the usual
badge Of mournio. for ihiity days, in token al
sorrow for his death, ard respect Tor his memory
10 this memenro the Bar and The Officers OF The
Court concur and a, their instance ii is 50 re-
corded And il is ordered, that copy Of this en-
try be communicated 10 the widow OF The de-
ceased By the Clerk, in respectful coincidence for
her loss; and that a copy thereof be sent 10 The
National lntelligencer al Washington. and 10 lho
Richmond Wing and Enqnilerlor publication in
those papers, respectively.
A true copy Tes;e F. MAUZY, Clerk.
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ENGLAND AND AMERICA.

We cannot occupy our columns better than
with the mastery speech of Sir Robert Peel
upon The restrictive system. We make copious
extracts from il, presenting The connected argu-
ment. /, is indeed noble vindicaion Of me
principles Of Free Trade, which have been main
tanned By the Republican Party Of this Country
and the Anli-Corn Law League OF England. IL
is conclusive reply TO the common argument OF
the friends of projection" that we should es-
tablish reaiatory duties 10 meet those OF Eng
land She is now about TO abandon the mischie.
vous restrictive policy, and 10 throw open her ports
10 the vast products OF our country Shall we
rot meet her in The noble Gcli OF commercial free
dom? Shall We hang back and continue to 10
injustice TO our own fellow-cizens when Eng
land, once The focus OF legislative monopoly, is
abou; 10 shake off the ie,ters that bind the ener-
eies OF her people, and 10 give bright signal 10
every na,ion2 Fice-trade hetween nations is the
srea, peace-maker and civizer Let not Anne
iica lag behind the Old World, in giving free
scope 10 The unleuered energies Of man.
We ask an attentive perusa Of the sound doe
,lines and irresistible facts to be found in Sir Ro
bert Pesl's speech.
Tomorrow, We may indulge in few specua-
lions, as 10 the influence OF English iree-!rade
upon our own country.
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VIC are informed by letter from Mobile, says
the n. o. Commercial Times OF The 18th, .ha'
bearer Of dispatches arrived there from Wash
inston City, The day before yesterday lie char
tered The steamer Sam Dale from Montgomery 10
Mobile, for $500, and it is reported that he IS 6"
route for Mexico.
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c,nrrSrEprIrIn LAM mar SALE

CHESTERFIELD LAND FOR SALE.
HEILL he sold the highest bidder the premises,
wv WEDNESDAY, the 9Th day of March next, if fair
If not the fair day, Tract nf Land belonging 10
The Estate o. the late James Ellis, deceased, lynx
wi hin two aud half miles OF the town OF Manchester,
adjoining the nnd. of Senple Elan, Richard Archer.
Holden Rhodes aud others. and containing, by recent
survey between one bundled and thirty and enc hun
bred and forty nrres The land is well w,tered, with
good aud never failing spgings, and creek that runs
through the whole ;iart furnishing large portion of
rocd meadow land, and abnu' half IN timber fur
the description of The above land IL dermed
say, ~ these wishing 10 purchase Will examine for
themselves The land will BIZ shown to any person by
Mr. senple Elari living near the pace IL will DE sold
for one-third cash. and - remainder in ak and Twelve
months the purchaser giving bond end security, and a
decd of upon the land 10 the remainder OF
the purchase money.
ROBERT s. ELLIS, Administrator OF
JAMES II. ELLIS, deceased.
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TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD; :
Is 1,s, month nv man HARRY, who is about forty
wars Of are win give :he above reward CT twenty
dollars 10 any oGs who VIII aPpsehena ana aeye' pm
lied near Milies in Essex county, and Is pcrhap. IN
that county now 1OhS o-Ao
E.h o0-cW.ns
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To nc EaiioLs Of he E,,anire,.

Mcssrs Editors A number OF the voters o:
This county (Hailaxl have determined 10 support
Samuel B. Major as candidate 10 represent
them in the next General Assembly oil Virginia
and we feel we'll satisfied that he vii! no. rcsis,
the solicitations and wishes OF his friends. We
therefore, feel authorized 10 regnes, YOU to an
nounce him as a candidate through the medium
your paper-and obliSc
MANY
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-27

In the lower House Of the Pennsylvania Le
gislaiure, on Monday, The Committee on Internal
Improvements reported bill granting Tie right
Of way 10 Pittsburgh, 10 the Baltimore and .Ohio
Railroad CnmnanY.
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MANY HALlFANIANS.

Our correspondent at New Orleans writes US
under date of The ith instant as follows:
am Just in possession Of an item Of news on
Mexican affairs which believe can be relied on
The garrison al Matamoras has declared in favor
OF General Paroles government, und Aiisla has
been suspended from lie command Of the ARM
in the North. Thus the fresh attempt at revolt
lion in this distracted country, has been dcieaied
in the very outset
Correspondence Of the Baltimore Americana
New ORLEASs, Feb. lG,h, 1916.
The Legislature have Just elected Mr. Sci. U.
Downs U. 5. Senator from the ilh March, lo;7.
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LAW NOTICE

CHRISTOPHER c. SCOTT and ABNER A. sTITd
- practice law in partnership, under me nfm !"
scoIr sIirH, 10 all the Courts Of Law aud Equity
South Arkansas.
CT Office At Camden, Wnsbita county, Arkansas.
Erh IA-cly
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-27

sHT The Legislature of Louisiana proceeded,
on the 10th il ST to the election of United States
Senator, in place Of MIR. Alexander Barrow,
whose term expires on The 4th OF March, 1871
The following is the result: Gen. S. w. Downs,
Democrat, 70, Grymcs, Democrat, IS; Sporrow,
/; Hunt, /. Mr.. Grymes was run and supported
by The Wings
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-27

We are authorized 10 announce VIM M. Bur
well, Esq, as candidate for reelection from The
county of Bedford 10 the mex, House OF Delegates.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-27

WILLIAM BURWELL SMITH.
COUNSELLOR & ATTORNEY Al Lan'
WILL attend the several Courts Of holloway 'uo
w LA, Lunenburg and Dinwldcie. -, a.
Ofrs-Nn,,oyay Cuurt-house. Dsc .0''"i
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The Union furnishes a satisfactory reply 10 4
a query which is daily made:
THE Senate have as yet been in session only
four DAYS in The week. We have heard il asked
and indeed we have asked The question ourselves
why they do moi meet on Friday and Saturday,
The answer was given us by one OF the Senators
that The jnries OF the body-lhat is, the commit
iees-had so many eases before thern, SO many
nominations. &C., 10 examine, that they did more
for the public service by meeting in committee,
Than in the Senate ITSELF bn that ai!er me present
week they might probably sit on Friday"
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To The Editors Of the Enquirer:

LCNEABuRG, Fed 10 Is3o.
Messrs. Editors: | take npmy pen this morning
10 suggest The propre,y Of holding Democratic
Convention in this county, for the purpose OF no.
mina,ing candidate 10! the Spring campaign, on
whom The party will unite. | propose Match
Court day as proper time TO hoc the said Con-
venton, and hope that every Democrat will be
there, in order that we may get the choice OF the
party; and then let every man rally upon him.
And will take this occasion 10 say, that know
Of no one in. the county better calculated 10 unite
The parry, than Mr.. Upton Edmonisoli. His
locks have grown grey in The cause-and his
sterling Republicanism ard unlifna zeal in lhe
cause call loudly for his nomination. Ii is lrue.
al our February Court, a Mr.. Capt Peace I'D
himself declared candidate ON his oAn iOct-
bu! | think he will be very apt 10 hang on his 0Di;
iOoE am very iond OF peace, bur always prefer
il at home. A LOWER END Democrat.
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pn diamond in the centre and six around it,
with small gold chain attached; two Purses, one
red and The other sreen-,he green one With Sc
yeral gold IS pieces in il. Case continued fcr
further examination till next Tuesday, and The
party committed 10 Jail.
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To The Editors OF he Enquirer.


To The Editors OF The Enquirer.
MEckLsSBUEc, Feb. 9, 1876.
Messrs. Editors discover, in your paper OF
the 9Th instant, that two gentlemen have been
brought to the notice OF the people OF Necklen-
burg as suitable candidates for the ensuing Spring
election. Il is very desirable iha,the Democratic
party should On order 10 &C, tremendously and
in concerD hold full meeting, from every part
the county. representing every precipci, al our
March Court-helievng it is row loo late TO
give fall and satisfactory notice for our February
Court. i, is believe, earnestly desired and con.
fidenlly expected by The Democratic party OF this
county, that our present able Representative,
VIM. Q. Goode, Esq, will continue 10 serve Us
and as there is no positive assurance given, tina!
either OF The gentlemen already recommended
would accept The nomination, would, in ac-
ccrdance with the wishes OF several friends, re-
specially bring 10 notice The claims Of Nj. ANA.
So P. virginia man Of strong, Discriminating
mind, an undertaking ard consistent Republican,
Of stern integrity and great frmness, and who,
in The high party strife OF by-sone times, welded
much influence b. his great activity and manly
independence. A pRvATE CITIZEN.
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TuEsnAY. February q.

We take from the Baltimore American sketch
OF the Senale's proceedings, and from The Bal;i-
more Patrio, mos, OF The debate in The House OF
Representatives. Both these papers, our readers
will rerollect arc Whip
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RIVER LAND For SALE

JAMES II. ELLIS, decea
Elisv,ile, February l3-cGtds
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-09-17

ROMANTIC INcIDENT.-At the late fire in Que
bee, the following romantic incident occurred -
Whilst the devouring flames we're rapidly envel-
oping every portion of this noble structure Qheatre)
the doors being entirely blockaded by the mass OF
human beings who, in their CONSERVATION, had
preciptated themselves upon them, in the vain
hope OF escaping TO the open air, young lady, the
beautiful aud accomplished Miss ST. Pierre, as she
turned out to be in the sequel, was seen by the
multitude, standing in an open window in the third
story of the building, whittier she had run, no
doubt, with the idea of precipitating herself the
pavement beneath There she stood the bright
glare from the approaching flames displayed in bold
relief, the lovely contour Of her noble, yet sylph-
like form. An expression of agonizing despair was
stamped upon that fair face, which. but a few mo
ments before, had been decked in radiant smiles
The pllor Of death had usurped the place of the
rose The excited multitude beneath, at least that
part Of it beneath the window where she stood re
manned silent aud motonless. To all human ap-
pearances no aid could reach her At this mo.
ment, clasping her hands, she exclaimed in heart.
rending accents, My Mother and Immediately
after, the word William fell from her lips in soft.
er tones. Now rush was heard at the extremity
OF the crowd and young mail, dressed in fatigue
SUIT OF u S. Mildly bounded forward and gazed
for moment with wild and haggard looks on the
lovely vision before him II was Tut for a mo.
i mem " I'm one pound INTO winch he seemed 10
throw The concentrated energy Of despair and hope
il such union can take place. he reached win.
dow in the building, some FIVE feet from the street,
from which, even then, the smoke and flames were
uue,onng loHn' Attempts were made TO stop him ;
ou1 ne was gone
lne anxiety and interest below were intense. In
moment ne nade MS appearance beside the lady,
aI" gTasplng her round the waist again disappear
ed. In another moment he appeared at a window
the second story, the lower one being entirely
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-09-17
From Mr. James W Esrill.

Salem, Culumhiana County, Ohio, April, is4l.
DR. d. JAYNE.-Dehr Sir:--I feel bound TO you
and the public 10 avail myself Of this opportunity Of
giving publicity 10 the extraordinary effects OF your
Expectorant on myself Having been afflicted for
several years with cough, hectic fever, and its
concomitan Diseases seemed only doomed to lnger
out short but miserable existence, until the fall OF
1889, when being severely attacked, aud having
resoTted to all my former remedies, and the pIescrp.
tons Of two Of the most respectable physicians in the
neghborhood, without deriving any benefit, or The
consolation Of surviving but few days, nr weeks at
larihesi, when the last CLEAN Of hope was about to
vanish | had recommended to me your Expectorani,
and blessed by that Being who does oil things in The
use Of meaus-and contrary to the expectations OF my
phi! sicons and friends, was in few days raised from
my bed, and was enabled by the use Of a bottle, to
ailtn to my business, enjoying, SINCE better health
that had Tor ten yeas previous.
JAMES w. ESTlLL.
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STAGE NOTICE.

ON and after Monday. May II, an accommodation
" stage will leave Rutland every Monday, Wednes.
day and Friday, at A. NJ, and arrive al Keene, 8
P. NJ, same day.
RETURNING.
Leave Keene, every Tuesday, Thursday and Sat-
ufday, a, A. NJ, and arrive nj Rutland same day, by
SPIN
AT Cavendish this line will connect with line for
Claremoni, n. H., same day.
RETURNING.
Passengers can leave Claremrnt every Tuesday,
ton, VI. the night, there competing with the
Burlington and Albany line going directly with.
out sleeping and arriving at Albany the next day at
eP. NJ.
with line that leaves Casileion ct O'Clock the next
morning Tor Whitehall and Saratoga arriving at
Saratoga same day, al p. NJ.
AT Walpole this line connects with the Connecticut
River line, and arriving at Bfauleboto, same day by
z. NJ. Returning leaves Bralirboro, Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday, arriving at Rutland, Z. NJ.
same day.
The Burlington & Boston regular mail line via Rut-
land aud Keene N H., will leave Rutland every day
as heretofore, at 2. NJ, except Saturdays, leave
Sunday morning at 7 A. NJ, aud arrives in Boston in
&c hours
A stage leaves Whitehall Of . \. NJ, every day ex-
cept Sundays, 10 connect with this line at Rutland
same days, that passengers go from Whitehall
to Boston in two days.
E. FOSTER, COOK CO.
May 10, 1876. 50