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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-21

aMr. Irving contests the election. Such is the
unanimous wish OF the Wings OF the District
An examination OF all the polls on both sides has
been made, and success in the contest is regarded
as certain"
We strongly doubt The "ceTlain success" ofIhe
coniest-an our opinion is coTrobora,ed by the
following statement in well-writlen letter 10 the
Union from The county Of Fluvanna:
"Mr Irving, | suppose, relies upon Federal
House OF Representatives; but if there be justice
in that House, whether Federal or Democratic,
his hopes destined 10 be blasted Tor al least 81
bad votes were given for him in Fuvanna county
alone, and moi more than six or eight tor MIR.
Bocock, The Democratic candidate. The number
of bad Wing votes was so great that Neil o.
Gay, our long.tried Democratic candidate Tor the
House OF Delegates, has been induce to con'es,
with Federal Slillman, who has the Ieurn and
i. has been conceded by The k"cwi'g ones O. both
;es, lhc. Genera, Cav 10
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PubIic Meeting.

Allhe request Of many citizens, public meet
ing of the citizens of Richmond will b. hell al
the City Hall, ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON, al
o'clock, p. NJ, 10 adopt proper measures Tor the
reception Of the Presden, Of tue Uniied STATES
who is expected 10 pass through Richmond nei
week on his way to North Carolina.
May 20. WIN. LAMBERT, .NGg-..
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- .-...e .,e .ocrat Of Campbell, !

.ndng Mr.. C. L. MSsby against The accusa-
lions cf one of our Lynchburg correspondents.
II The author will send rs his name always
pre-requise) we shall publish his communca-
lion. We would also suggest 10 him the erasure
of one ,rord on The 81 page of his MSS. Il does
mol add strength 10 his statements and is particu-
larly Offensive" when appearing in a public
journal
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-21
A. T. Nj. RUsT, Secretary.
10 The Editors Of the Enquirer:

LYNcnBURG, May IT, ls47.
see you have not been able to find out who is
elected in Patrick. Crawford Turner Esq, W)
is elected over Clark Penn. Capl. Hannah Crz
was The Wing candidate until few days before
The election, when he declined in consequence OF
new question having been made the issue
The dioision Of The county. Mr.. Turner came out
as The division candidate, and it is said to have
enrirely reversed the ordinary way Of voting-a
majority of Wings supporting Penn, and ma
ioriy OF Democrats voting for Turner, and Sc
curing his election in favor OF The divisions; and
upon The vote OF division, he is instructed 10 60
AGAINST The same. Yours, &c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-21

MAINE.-Tbe Senate on Saturday went
through the formalily OF electins tor Governor
John w. Dana, the Democratic candidate VINO
received plurality Of the popular vote, OuI want
iue majority, failed OF an election oy Inc peope'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-21

A writer in the Wing reports The following as
the maoriles in the different counties for Messrs
Bocock and Irving, and adds that The certificate
OF election has been given 10 Mr.. Bocock BY The
Sheriff.
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II The Wing and HeraH will please copy

II The Board OF Education Of 'he Ptesoy E
rian Church will hold an Anniversary " -'h,
in connection with he Young Mems EiucauO"
Society oil Richmond, to-nsh' FRIDAY a. =
clock, in The Isl Presbyterian Church. Azores,
es NAV be expected from The Rev. Dr. Jones -
Georgia, The Rev. J. J. Bullock OF ken.sc4y, Il.
Il. Wilson OF Non.hee;, II ,nd,a, and orhels.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-21

10 The Editors N The Enquirer:
Gentlemen: "Pamunkey," in your paper q
this morning. asks Tor the views of others on ne
Pamunkey river in regard TO It's navigation. Il
is thing useless and imprac,icable. The na'
tire OF the rapids is such that II wond IequlFeah
immense sum 10 clean The river out; and u i
we're even cleaned out, there is nothing on the 7.
vei 10 carry down, except a lew hundred barrels
oil corn and few thousand bushels 81 wheat
that good tow boa. wonlt cary of IN atou! III
lups. Yours,
Mcv Is, l847. PAMuNkEy FARMER.
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Ko,unLee1s FINN Sutherland.

The German Sehnelposl's correspondent IN
Basic states that eight hundred young and hardy
comparioIs Of William Tell, among whom are
some Of the most distinguished officers IN Inc
Swiss service, have offered their services TO tne
United States Government, through the Ameri-
can Consul al Basic. They will engage to serve
during The war, or for FIVE or ten years, and alter
wards form themselves into military colony IN
California, upon the plan OF colonies which Eng
land and Russia have in several Of their domin-
ions Several of these volunteers have families,
and are most respectfully connected.
We presume they will mol be acceped-out the
offer furnishes evidence of the strong impression
made upon the Swiss patriots in favor of The JUS
lice OF The war, and the noble fruits Of our free
institutions.
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN DINwIDDIE.


Al a meeting OF the Democtalic party, held al
Dinwiddie Courthouse, on the l7th May lS4I.
On The motion Of DR.. Ii. c. Worsham, M. }.
Gaines was called TO the chair, and Jno. r. Har-
lis was appointed Secretary; wherenpon the lol-
lowing preamble and resolutions offered by DR..
VIM. F. Thompson, were unanimously adopted;
Whereas, a vacancy has occurred IN this, the
2nd Congressional District, by the death Of the
lion. George c. Dromgooe, our late distinguish
ed representative, and The recent delegate electto
The 30h Congress, and whereas convention has
been called 10 meet on the 9Th June next, in the
town OF Petersburg, TO nominate Democratic
candidate TO supply the said vacancy,
Therefore Be il Resolved, That we mnglc our
sincere regrets with the citizens OF this district al
The unexpected death of the talented, lamented
Dromeoole; BY which sad occurrence, we have
been deprived Of long tried, faithful officer, who
so ably and satisfactorily represented US IN the
councils Of the nalion-by which, Virginia has
10 lament the loss OF most distinguished SON
one of her purest patriots, a most able advocate,
and defender oil her rights and principles, and the
Union one OF ne G:3st enlis .:ened and disinie-
III = that We t. approve oil me Dis
trict CON- enton 10 be ield in the town ot Peters
burg, on the 9Th of June next, for the purpose OF
selecting a suitable candidate 10 be supported by
The democracy d. tue ucAl clcltIOu -
10 be the only mode Of producing harmony and
the concentration OF our party strength in The
coming contestant we do furthermore declare,
that we will mold any individual of our party
who may be unwilling al this junclure 10 submit
his claims to- and abide the decision OF, said Con-
vention, when fairly organized, as every hing
for men and nothing for the success OF the cause
"a dislraclionist unworthy OF our confidence
and the support of the Democracy Of this district.
Resolved, That VIM. H. Goodwin, Thomas
Jones, DR.. WIN. B. Scott, Dr.. F. Jones, Or. VIM
r. Thompson, B. B. Vaughan, DR.. K Z. ha "a,
kius. DR.. a. C. Worsham, James Bol'sGau, oo,'
]. w. Harper, John E. Harris, VIM; '. poao'
and L. E. Peterson, be, and they are hereoy ap-
pointed delegates OF the Democratic party OF ms
fomn,y 10 The District Convention for the purpose
Of selecting candidate to represent Us IN the
neIt Congress of The United States.
Resolved, Tha, the Chairman be added TO the
Resolved, That the proceedings OF this meeting
be published in the Petersburg Republican and
Richmond Enquirer.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
MARCUS J.GAINES, Chairman.
JOAN E. HARaIs, Secretary.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-21

The General Assembly OF The Presbyterian
Church (Old SCHOOL, convened Yesterday IL laige
numbers at The Church, late DR.. Plumer's. The
proceedings were openedby an able discourse By
the Rev. Mr. lIoge OF Princeton. Many very 10.
,,resing questions, we learn, will be discussed
during The session, which may last Two o. three
weeks. We shall give details hereafter.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-21

aT Reverend Mr. Junkln Of New JERSEY v.
address the Annoy and Tredegar To;al Az"
nence Society. this evening, al o'clock.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-21

Being informed tina, our Editorial comments
upon the Congressional Election in Monroe coun-
ty, have been construed into a charge oil corrnp-
lion Oh the part of The Commissioners, we feel Il
due 10 state, upon good authority, that no such
charge was intended to be made by those who fur
nished US the information. although the said COM
missioners may perhaps have erred in receiving
some votes. We are further authorized by the
hes. reasons 10 declare, that the charges made
against General Chapman's private character,
were circulated by but one individual, and were
discounienanced by The respectable portion OF The
Wing party; that they probably lost Gen. Chap
man but one vote, as lhey were disbelieyed by all,
both Wings and Democrats. The deceptive Wing
handbills and false representations, however oPe-
rated against General Chapma in Monroe and
,,hsr cnpntieS
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-21

The citizens Of Petersburg will hold town
meeting this afternoon 10 make arrangements
to "e1end the civilities OF the town" to The Presi-
dent of The is. and suite. II will be recolected
that similar meeting OF our own citizens will
lake place at the City Hall al 5 o'clock this af!er-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-21

Sn HALF barrels No. | FAMlLl nv
w HERRlNGS, daily expected By oy
MAY II w. NJ. & E. c. HARRISON
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BENEFITS OF
Les Danseuses vIeMnOises'

LtB DdIHsVUS
Friday Evening, May 81. isil,r
LES DANSEUSES VIENSoioh'
Will appear in >crl
THE GRAND WHEAT.SHEAF ph.'s
POLKA PAYSANNE,
and the .,cr
GRAND NATIONAL FLAG DAACL1
Inlerspersed with Songs, Duets and Gees'' y
ORPHEAN FAMILY.
NOTICED consequence oil 'ne s w.,
cedenled expense attending this engSseT otrs
The prices OF admission will be as oe eS ,snI, u
Boxes 81; ri. IS cents; Isl Gallery ~ ''"0
do. IS cents. ,s;r vii ~
Doors open at half past :, the cu''s MAYA ava
al o'clock precisely
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-21
CHOICE AND POPULAR MUSIC
Nash s. Woodhouse

A RE constantly receiving choice selecl.'s
a Music from The leading publishers !" :"
The Ladir. can always find at our es'a'lss
,oeni The latest and mos, fashionable, as vel !
a. erensiye collection OF popular and sian'a''
,nusic for the Piano Forte and Guitar.
NAVEL
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-21
Commissioned
Officers. Rank anu iio'

Killed. W'nded. Killed. W'ndea.
O
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-21

with grape on him anu oh LIEUT.. DehlaMih
company. The gallant general, with a shout
from his men, pushed boldly Tor Inc road on the
enemy's LETT, who seeing their position complete
IL turned. as well as driven from the hill, aban-
doped themselves TO flight. Gen. Shields was
here severely wounded, the command oil The br-
gade devolyng upon Col. Baker, who conducted
i with ability. The pursuit was continued as
far as Encerro, when was ovefaken by MAJ.
Gen. Patterson, u S. volunteers, who then AS
sumed command OF the advance and ordered
halt.
| cannot speak in loo high terms OF The con-
duct OF Colonel Harvey, who, united win ms
indomitable courage, possessed Inc cool luog-
menl which enabled HIM 10 know just how lar 10
advance 10 obtain the desired object. That SER
ling soldier and accomplished officer, Major
Sumner 81 dragons, who was in command oil
The regiment Of mounted rifemen, exhibited all
The skill and ability required of permanent
commander of regiment. He was severely
wounded in the head by an escopeue ball, and
Obliged 10 leave The field, The command of The re-
gimenl devolving upon Major Loring
Captain Maeruder, first artillery, BY his wary
and good management in the face OF the enemy,
succeeded in arriving very near the enemy's
works driving before him the parties immediate
" in front. His gallant conduct deserves espe-
cial noiicc. Brevei First Lieutenant Gardner,
seventh infantry, whose company was first sent
ON the HILL by sustaining himself asainsta vast
ly superior force, displayed that ability as COM
mander OF company which, on former occa-
sion, acquired for him the distinction he now has
as brevet first lieutenant.
am sorry that the advantages gained over lhe
enemy the FIRST day were attended with some loss
on our side. Besides Major Sumner, second
dragons, and Lieutenant Maury, rife regiment,
who were severely wounded and Lieutenant
George H. Gordon, rife regiment serving in
Major Talcot,'s battery Of mountain howitSers
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Pennsylvania Medical College,
Winchester, Va.

FUberf, ab0pc lIfh street, PHILADELPHIA.
rTNHE annual course OF Instruction in this institution will
l. commence ~ the first Monday in November next and
be continued until the ensuing first OF March The faculty
Is constituted follows
William Darrach M. D., Principles and Practice of Med-
cine
John Wltbank, M d., Obstetrics and Diseases of Women
and Children.
Henry s. Patterson, NJ D., Maeria Medica and Thera-
peutcs.
William r. Grant, NJ. D., Anatomy and Physiology.
David Gilbert Nj. d., Principles and Practice of Surgery
Washington L. Alice, NJ. D., Medical Chemistry
The Anatomical will be opened ON the first Mon
day October under the direction of Professor Grant,
sisted by A. f. Mcintyre, M d. Demonstration of Anatomy
n-Al pupils attending second of lectures (as
well those received edem those who have attended
their FIRST course in this institution will be furnished with
ticket the Clinical instruction the Pennsylvania Hos
pim Pine street.
-Mauiculaion, So for each ticket, SIS gradua-
ton, $50.
HENRY s. PATTERSON
July 26-IawtIstNov Registrar, No, 81 Arch street
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Mira. EIlnsOn's School Alexandria. ya.

l. commence Wednesday, the Sth Of September
A limited number of young ladies will be received into
Mrs Easons family, to whom superior facilities will be
afforded for acquiring finished education.
The French teacher will reside in the family thus giving
the best opportunity for acquiring the French language
The scholastic year is divided into sessions of twenty
two weeks each commencing the 9Th of September and
on the Sth of February.
Terms For board and tuition in English French, and
Latin per session. payable in advance, l00 and
charges Day scholars, tuition in English and Latin, from
$li to $40.
Italian, music and drawing at professors prices
REFERENCES.
Right Rev. William Meade, Wildwood, Va
Hon. Thomas Ii. Benton, ST. Louis Mo-
Hon j. Mclean, Judge OF the Supreme Court, Cncinna-
IT, Ohio
Rev. Charles Dana Alexandria, Va.
Eustace Conway, esq, Fredericksburg, Va.
Henry Daingeried, Alexandria, Va.
Rev. DR., Sparrow, Theological Seminary, Va.
Aug l9-2aw2w& law4w
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WINCHESTER MEDICAL COLLEGE,
Eccna1d kcSsi0.a-

TTNHE LECTURES of the second session of the Win
chester Medical College will commence Monday,
the ih OF October and continue until the LIT of June next
under the following arrangement of the chairs;
Hugh II. MCGUIRE M. d., Professor of Principles and
Practice of Surgery.
Daniel Conrad M. D., Professor of Anatomy and Physi
ology.
J. Philip Smith, M. D., Professor Of Theory and Practice
of Medicine.
John J. H. Saith, M. d. Professor of Obstetrics Dis
of Women and Children and Medical Jurisprudence
VIM A. Bradford M. d., Professor OF Materia Medica
and Chemistry.
Fees-The fee to each Professor is $780, Naturalization fee,
(pad once ony) So; Dssectng ticket, $40; the whole
amounting TO SII5 The graduation fee $50.
Excellent boarding and lodging will be furnished at either
the hotels private boardngho 81 to 3 week
Tho necessary expenses of student for the eight months
may be estimated mt less than $3.50.
The Faculty building q splendid edifce which will
be ready for the reception OF the class by oan
appropriation granted for that purpose by the aegsaure
Of Virginia
DANIEL CONRAD, M. D.,
Dean of the Faculty.
Winchester, Va. July 2l-3tawtl5th DC.
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Anchor Iron fer the Navy.

BUREAU OF CoNsTRUCTIoN. EQUIPMENT, REPAIR,
Navy Agents Office, Washington, ID. c. Sept g. 1917
SEALED PROPOSALS viii be received at this Office
~ til Thursday, the 7th day of October ensuing, 3
O'clock for furnishing and delivering the navy yard this
city free from expense to the government twenty thousand
pounds of fiat bar ron suitable for sackes for anchors be
delivered the navyyard Washington, before the LIST
day of January next in much shorter time the
tractor accomplish it; all OF which iron must be ham
mered from blooms into rough bars, and then wrought
der the hammer sizes and shapes according the spe-
ccations that will be furnished the contractor, and
be previously upon application at this office The
aforesaid iron required to be of the very best quality
free from all defects, and must be the sizes that
may be ordered and be subjected to such and in
specton be directed and to be in all respects the
entire satisfaction of the Commandant OF the said navy
yard, il will not be received Bond, with approved
surecs i'll oneha the estimated amount OF the contract
will be required and ten per cenum in addition will be
withheld from the of each payment to be made,
collateral security for the due and faithful performance OF
the contract; which will account be paid until the
complied with in all respects. After deducting
per cenm payment will be made by the United States
within thirty days aer bills, duly certified and approved,
shall be presented TO the navy agent.
Contracts and bonds be executed within ten days after
they have been received by the whose offer be
ped the bureau will consider itself at liberty
the next lowest responsible bidder Every offer
be panied by written guaranty signed by one
responsible persons, the effect that he they
dertake that the bidder bidders WILL if his their bid be
accepted enter into obligation within five days after
receipt notice, with good and sufficient suetes fur
nj h the iron proposed; and proposal will be
sidered, unless accom- panied by such guaranty
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Psburg, Pennsylvania SUM- and Republican and Argus,
Baltimore Enquirer, Richmond, Virginia.
WIN. b. SCOTT, Navy Agent