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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-30
The role for Governor OF Massachusetts in 2s3

The vote for Governor OF Massachusetts in 293
towns (all but l4) stands: Briggs, (W,) $3.50
Gushing, d. IS, 677, scattering li,9il-teing
nell Democratic gain Of nearly nine thousand
since las, years election. The Boston Post says,
with much spirit:
"The great Democratic nett gain speaks well
for the zeal and fidelity Of the friends of the ma
tonal administration 10 Massachusetts, and al
iords The strongest encouragement for their con-
tnued struggles 10 complete The redemption Of
The ancient commonwealth from the control
Of those who will govern her for the
succeeding year. We have made a glorious
beginning for The grez, batle Of Is48, and acbey-
ed great triumph in our successful advance up
on The road to victory. Mr.. Briggs will not be
run agaIn-lhe Wings will no! risk the stake up
on him another year-he will be quietly slowed
away as some corporation ageut and another po.
ny lrotled gu, for the race OF 1913. In the mean
time line Democrats will be preparing for the
great contest, and when the period Of trial arrives
give their opponents one OF the hardest days work
to do they ever had 10 perform, and with the least
prospect OF prefL"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-30

LIEUT.. EDWARD JoHNsoN-Amone
the gallant Virsinians who distinguished Them
selves 10 the la.e battles near The city OF Mexico,
we have failed 10 refer particularly. in eonse.
quence of our ignorance OF his birth place, 10 Ii.
Edward johnson OF the Gin Infantry, who is high.
~ eomplimen,ed Ia the official accoun, OF The ba,-
lie of Chapuhepsc, In which be acquitted himself,
while In command Of portion Of his regiment,
with great distinction. Lieut.. johnson. we are
Informed, i. native OF Chesterfield county, and
10 we'll known 10 many Of the ciiixens of Rich
mond, who will he 6 ad TO hear oil his gallant
bearing.-l WAtg.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-30
Bo.h branches OF he Georgia Legislature have

Both branches OF he Georgia Legislature have
adopted resolutions recommending 10 The attention
of their members oil Congress The subject OF Mr.
Whirncy's proposed gigantic railroad from Lake
Michigan 10 The Columbia river in Oregon
M.. w. delivered an address before the Lesisla'
lure, explanatory OF The feasibility Of The work,
its practical results and the resources upon which
its completion mus, depend.
The October No. Of that excellent periodical,
DE Bows Commercial Review 0! The South and
West contains very interesting Letter from MIR
Whitney on an "in,ercommunication between
Tie Atlantic and Pacific Oceans |, maintains
the superiority OF his plan over all others which
have been proposed. II is eiucidaed by two very
comprehensive maps, prepared by Sir W. for MIR.
Brscse' report 20 The U. $. Senate 0. the 9Th Ccn
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-30

We bad the pleasure of seeing 10 day Col JEFF
ferson Davis, who has won SO enviable dis,inc.
ton among The heroes of the present war. He
arrived yesterday 10 discharge his dnles as new
Senator OF the u. S. from the State oil Mississip-
pi The Colonel Iimns lille, and is not entire
ly cured Of he wound which he received; bot ne
Is slowly recovering and hopes. in short time,
10 be able te dispense with hs U.s. OF his cTuieh-
ss.-f Union.
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MARRIED

MARRIED
Married, al Walnut Grove, OH Thursday, Novsmnef
18Th, By the Rev. r. n. Brown, The Rev w NJ IhO-
MAS LEAvELL. Of Charles City, 10 Miss hNNE,
daughter OF John Yates ESQ.,, OF Jefferson county, Va
Married. at Mulberry Place, on THURSDAY, me
18th inst, DR.. BARTON w MoaRIs 10 Miss ANNE
F., second daughter OF Jourdan Voolfolk, Esq
all Of Caroline county.
Married, on the 9th November, BY The Rev. William
civ county, 10 Miss MARY L. HARRIS, youngest
daughter of Mr. Urah Harris, Of Louisa.
Died. on Thursday, tho 9Th of November, s!7 a; Tic
residence of his father Locust G.o"e, in The county o
Gloucester. Va, afrr painful Illness Of ten day o.
Robert A. anil Virginia Stubbeield, aged two Year,,
i've months and four days.
Hes gone, he's gone, his God TO meet,
He's gone to sing His praise above;
He's gone Ia worship nj his feet,
He's gone 10 enjoy his endless love.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-30

WANTED TO BUY OR LEASE.
7ORa number OF years, SMALL FARM, with
L store House and Dwelling House, for small IA
miy address q. P. A., pos, paid, or I, The Pos,mas-
Ter !, the QUESTION, Nov. l6-clm
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-30

NEW YORK, Nov. 6-P. NJ.
SHipwRgcK The ship Alabama, tom Liver
pool, sunk in Massachusetts Bay on Wednesday
last. The vessel and cargo los!-the crew saved,
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FOR Rem i,


A VERY DESIRABLE FARM, in the county n
"A Powhatan, about one mite from James river ane
- niles from the city Of Richmond IL contains min
hundred acres Of land seven hundred uf which are I'm
der cultivation. Therc IL the place profitable sI,,
mill; also saw mill and threading mn. hno work.s
By water power. This Farm s Well furnished with "a.
bacco and out-hoLsss; also. oyerseer's houss ah
four comfortable rooms. There viii be found seea,S
on the land lyg bushels Of good wheat.
Possession given The lat nf J,nuafy Fur further par,
iicu!ars, address J. H. FINS5Y, Subjects r o Pow.
haiaH.
P.s.-Thls place worlt BE- sal;ah!- for New Eng
land farmer. Oct l2-cu
Two Mathew Lacy and Sophia his wife, Archibald :
Richards AMI Charlou- his wife, Thomas J. Wooc
son AMI HiaHna his wife james Jones and Mary H. b.,
WIFI, and Nathaniel Massie;
Take notice that | shalt Thursday, The ninth d,
of December, lei7, NJ tho Tavern House Of Robert
Hadra, the county Of Gouabland, State Of Virginia
between the hours of sunrise and sunset. proceed IL
take The dispositions of James u. Mrri"rihe Wiar
c. Brown and others, u be- read Is evidence IN suit
Chanceiy, no1 drpeE.in. IN the Cicuh Superior Tour
OF Law ana Chanr~ry ior Goochiand county. whef.,a
yol plaintiffs, and and Others are defendants II
from any cause, the taxing Of said dispositions be "a
finished thr sand day, the taking al Tile same viii.
continued l:om day To day, Il, lie sane place, utu
completed when and where you can attend.
Yours, &C., JOHN NICHE,
Executor of John Niche, deceased
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-30

IN aScERY.-v ilcrsrA AT a Cont Led T.
the County of Acconac, at the Cont house iheiea
Oh Monday, The a5.h day Of October, 1917:
Thomas Il. Joynes, Pislnta'
agains.
Hillary b. Sttnr,r FL al Defendants
This day came The plaintiff, by Miers W. Fisher. y
Counsel and fled his bill and exhibits and The dricae
ant, Hillary Sr.nrrr not having entered hts aqpeI
anc. and given socafy according 10 the act of i's
bly and the rules 81 this Court and II appearing by =
Refractory evidence that he ~ not nm inhnbnni 81 Y
Commonwealth il is ordered that the SAID defendsr
Hillary Is. 5;rnser, do appear here on the Is, da,
January tenn next and answer the bill Of The pan'1
and that copy of ibis order be forthwith Inserted
son. newspaper published III the city cf Richmond r.
Iwn months s:ccs.siveiy and posted al the front 60
OF tic Court horse Of this county.
True Copy. Trste.
Nov I6-rylms j. j. AILWORTH,C y. q. -
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TN Observation-Disclosures al Rules held IN e.
Clerks Office or the superior Court OF Chsne.fy ~
the Richmond Circuit. tho 5ih day OF October, lsi
George W. Goode, assignee Of Jesse r. smith,
,s,iost Plaintiff.
Ivory r. Hcdeden, and other DsiendahS
The defendant abuve named not having enrti "
appearance and given secuIly, according to the a.
Assembly ana the rules Of this Court. and u appear
BY satisfactory evidence that he ~ not an hnap'A"
this Commonwe ath. Il II ord rel. that 'n- sai ~ -,
an, do appear AZ the rules Ia be held Tor me saia
on the frat Monday In December next ana az ,ps
cmrndsd and supp sntaI bill os the planhni a"o
rnny of,his order be forthwith inserted In some he
naoef published in the cry Of Richmond of two mon
succes.veiy and posted a, the front door Of the
In the said city. Copy-Issie. ,,ra e,,,t
Oct l2-cw2n i. RUbEEls . 49,
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-07-03

Coeeo8os
I'VE gather from the Daily Tribune. Published
>this place, the following historical and busi-
tess data.
In 1880 Chicago was merely an Indian trading
bst. the population consisting of perhaps one
hundred individuals, principally government
agentS, troops, Indian traders, &c. In 1854
|CeSo w. Dole. the oldest forwarding merchant in
The city, established a store within tho palisades
fof the Fort, now called the "Gurrison," not
trusting his property outside its limits. From
that time until 1899, the pos, and the country, to
over 100 miles inland, were supplied with -four.
pork, &c, from the East, principally Ohio. In
| 500, however, commenced tina expor, trade,
which since that time, has been steadily increas-
ing. And the townspeople witnessed an un-
usual sight, brig laden with 200 barrels Of
| flour returning TO Ohio, for want Of market
| The frs, cargo of wheat was shipped from Chi
| cage in 1889 by the Giles Williams In the brig
Neptune. A number Of persons visited the pier
| out of curiosity. This was the CONNIE ncement
of the export trade of the city, which in 1912
| ran up 10 5s6,907 bushels wheat and 1890 bar
| rels flour In Isle it swelled to the following
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-07-03

Tho brig Fabius, at Now Orleans, from L.
guayra. brings Canccas papers to the 18th Mt.
The New Orleans Commercial Times says:
Venezuela appears to be fast settling down
into state Of tranquility, content and industry.
The Congress, which was soon to adjourn, had
wrought most vigorously, during the whole of
the session. TO consei late the institutions of the
country, and 20 ameiiorate all branches of Its
commerce and Industry Much, says the Litsr.
al, has yet TO be done, and next year, when they
are 10 re-asse:nbe, they will resume their Isbors
with fresh ardor ana renewed hope. The Exc
utor has commuts1 the punishment of death.
pronounced on Angel Rivero, and seven others,
forconspiraey, rebellion, &c. into imprisonment
for various periods, four to ten wears; a proof
that the Government feels Itself sufficiently
strong TO act with clemcncy. The Senate and
House Of Representatives, on the 5ih ult. passed
an act providing for the paym-n, of the Spanish
debt. The third clause states that a sum of mo-
ney, moi more nor less than the tenth part If
the sspi,si. shall be annually set apart for the
PAYNE mt Of the interest, ana the gradual exiinc-
ton of the debt. IL became law on the eth
ultimo.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-07-03
The lsmrrul1o

Ibi. worm ia destructive 10 Pluns, every
where. We have heard of various remedies, bat
none seem more promising than that pursued by
CHEEvEs NEwHALI. of Dorchester, Mass, tn-
most successful cultivaior Of this fruit in that
quarter. The Massachusetts, Floughmsn thus
describes his plan:
.'He takes a mallet Of about the size used BY
carpenters, covering the fice Of II with stufei
cloth soft leather. TO prevent bruising the tres
or limb. As soon as he discovers the marks Of
the insect on the young fruit, he spreads a sheet
under th. tree, and without giving them much
notice. strikes the tree. If small, or the limb,
separately, if large, sufficiently hard to jar them
off: being Of timii habit, they are easily drop
,-d,) they fall on the sheet, sui are then kiIle1
in any way found easiest. They seldom OF
never fy when Jared of. The best time for
ioing this is about sunrise or sunset, or even
twice day. say for ten or twelve days aftel
hey make their FIRST appearance. Later thai
this they cannot do much mischief"
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-07-03
lsem. FAC. Tnylor.

The EDITOR of the Signal, of Cincinnati, J. W.
Taylor, very intelligent gentleman of the
democratic school, wrote an article some time
since. giving his views Of the condition of par
les, and expressing the opinion, that the Gener-
Il. in a certain contingency, that is, ION the
requis,ion OF the country, and not Of any par
ty,'' might be called in to enter political life
That article he enclosed 10 him, explained BY
otter, his own position. In reply, he received
from Gen. Taylor the following letter:
HEAD Quarters AMY OF OCCUPATION,
Camp near Monterey, May IL, 1877.
Bar: have the honor TO acknow ledge the re-
ceipt of Your letter with lhe enclosure Of your
EDITORIAL. extracted from the Signal Of the
18th April.
Vt this time. my public duties command SO
fully my attention. that il is impossible to an
'~e- your letter in the terms demanded by its
courtesy, and the importance of the sentiments
10 which il slludes: neither. indeed. have | the
| -ime. should feel myself at liberty, 10 enter
into the few and most general subjects Of pub
lie policy suggested BY the article in question.
Ny own personal views were better withheld
til the end of the war, when INV usefulness as
| a military chief. serving in the field against the
| missed by their expression or discussion in any
manner.
From many sources have been addressed on
| the subject Of the Presidency, and do violence
| neither 10 myself nor 10 my position as an off
| 'rr of the army. by acknowledging 10 YOU, ss
| have done 10 all who have alluded to the use o
| my name in this exalted connexion. that my
services ever at the will and call Of tn,
country, aud tina, am not prepared to say tina
| shall refuse if the country call me 10 tn,
| Presidential Office, but that | can and shall
yield TO no call that does not come from tn
| spontaneous action aud free will OF the natioI
at large. and void of the slightest agency of IN,
own.
For the high honor and responsibilities o
such an Office, take this occasion TO say, tina
| have not the slightest aspiration; a mucl
more tranquil and satisfactory life, after In
termination Of my present duties, awaits me,
trust. in the society Of my family and particu
ar friends, and in the occupations most congo
NAL 10 my wishes. In no case can ! PERM
myself TO be the candidate of any party, or yiel
myself to party schemes.
| With these remarks, trust YOU will Pardo
me for thus briefly replying to you, which d
with a high opinion and approval Of the sent
men,s and views embraced In your editorial.
| With many wishes for your prosperity in lif
and great usefulness in the sphere In whic
YOUR talents and cXertons are embarked, beg
ack nowlcdge myself
Most truly and respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
Il. TAYLOR,
Major General L. S. Army.
r JAS. W. TAYLOR, Esq, Cincinnati, o.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-07-03

We ask the public TO look well into the table
below. 1, contains matter worthy every ones
reflection, and : especially important 10 legisla-
tor.
VI. take the table from the Frankfort Com
monweal,h. I, was published therein By con-
tribu,cr, who evidently has conned il over thor
oughly, and knows more on the subject than he
has We, disclosed. Could We induce him to favor
the public with his views We offer him our
columns.
We shall, some time hence, refer to the table
in detail, and give our own views upon the re-
suits II teaches. One thing is clear from it, that
slave property is diminishing in value, aud,
taking the natural increase into consideration,
in volume, also. And this diminution will
increase, from causes, internal and external
more rapidly in the future, than it has ever done
before.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-07-03
New.Drssasss .Navats.
Toesaay Jsue D, ., q. N.

Sales Of COTTON this morning. Ies ha.s-yes
,erday fully Sot0 eon-,tssaie trsIsari ioas not
having transslrrd until 10 day -..Ot sCGAR and
NoLtSSEx, eaa6nsd 10 al trsnsarsions - Of
FL x, bh,s Obiy, and "a IN sots, 81 IS sooi
lois not TO hsi ood seiins prevailing f,oai
Of favors,ie scroun's by We sesm~Ts
:. OF WuEATs os Of sbssli NU sac 40. par euisIs
not trsnsyired ~ CUaN. 80 sse - while AND yell
iow q sr. aus yellow. 81 and $50 red and s;oSi
crop OF Is&S ~ % -yeiIvw in rre,ess Havana
Oi POKE. 6s boIs Mess. ti. and seel. o. III On. sHd ~
al 10 prices oosiss ~. and 10 IS 70 used .Oi
TACO 20 - Shoudsrs. ~ oss BY one psffy ~ &C.
aud vi this "a Jar cured Mans. IN hr's al ~ IN.
LARD. rs ksxs - ard se J. q SEC. and Va hhs
10 and 1851 I0-sAme isare refused t.s ot y. ksss
-scsrce and 10 demarif 20 Havana W WHi-hh''
ANAL 70 essS-teward tar 10 FIRE GIFTS, C-tten
,hippei TO Ltverposs, ~ I. 'ge With was reussi
vs<Serdsv No ait sraiiou D. EXCHANGE
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-07-03

William A. Alter. young man .! years OF respect
BILE family In this city. cf mis- fahsrs house on The iSsn
Of January last without any conceivable cause or
vious iniimalon and without change Of clothes,
and has not since heen heard FROM What makes the
even, the more mysterious H. thai he has always heen
eu,ifui son. Of correct habit. and morais- lie young
man OF fair eoanienanes and psrson. the height OF
mndsssis sized man. with hue eye and dark hair In
,s,sens. active and Of respsess appearance and ID
dress seaeray. Any Intelligence ef such person e"o-
uusicsssA 10 Charles Ass. Cincinnati, Or to fhis esa
yin - ussssally rsssavsA ~ hs sDirssd psrsnsa
NJ Our esehaaes ~ respectfully ssqsssssA = sspy
thuNesiee.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-07-03
to Imprisoned majesty:

CNRo.--This place is about to take a new
start. Al membranes on the corporate prop
erty will soon be removed, and lots sold with
good titles to purchasers. Petitions arc In cir
culation throughout Illinois for grant Of land
to aid in completing theG Great Western Railroad,
charactered In lS43. and the opinion II once
moro expressed that the stock TO that road viii
bs taken. Mr.. Holbrook Il pashiag his views
with frssh zeal-St. Louis Union, JsRs &C.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-07-03
Brazil.

I, is intima,ed, in respectable quarters, that
our relations with Brazil are not Of the most
friendly character. We hope this is an error.
We long to see the day, when the nations Of the
world. and especially of the continent. will be
united in peace, and be Jealous, to cultivate and
extend the virtues and the arts Of peace.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-07-03
spnEn-A New Questien.

1t seems pretty clear, that the question Of a
divorce Of the Queen from her husband is to be
agitated, and will likely involve the country in
civil broil.
The Liberals are for il. II the Queen acts
with them, the divorce will be carried. This
the French party will resist, and the country
will become, again, involved in hot conflict, i
not war.
What ignorance must prevail in Spain! A
people that would tolerate such silly questions
or a lie gislature that would 60 towar about them
must have very little knowledge either of thei
rights or duties. As for the Queen, her 10
must be most miserable /. She knows not thu
pleasures Of domestic life, nor woman's tru'
dignity.
With little change, any maiden might SIM
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-07-03
From lhe Army,

revolt were rife; but not credited. The voiun-
ieer regiment, Louisiana, was sadly thinned by
lysentery and intermittent fever Trade dull
:, dull could be.
MONTEREY. Scott has sent orders 10
seven out of ten regiments. to repair TO Vera
Cruz. This will keep Gen. Taylor still. tie
will no, have over 5000 men, all told; he cannot
march upon San Luis. and leave garrisons be-
hind him. with this number.
Urea is reported to be a, Tua, with 400 cav
ilry lanccrs. The troops at Monterey expect a
brush with HIN.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-07-03
NEW YORK MARKET.

Jstns o. o'cloek r. ".
A depressine influence s esss' vassin sas Hour mar
k<,, which must soon ALERT prize fos The ~or's Ire
varssesions to-day sxien 80 - OF &C.
- Al n: wesern .. o. 81 ssa seusosrn q q Is.
ss,e, Of Ohio Red wsss, Of prime ana hy, desiss ale
in August. st I<sc y husfei-
Prime yellow Corn 10 realizing 9e9sse-
Csvsme.l a Is . hsi.
Tns market sas Cssssn ssu,ss. and bar limited sssi
nss doing.
Tn Prov i,eas sss;ee ss,es Of wessra Mo- eesf %
an 50. And Pr;ns . = -. ss's nsw Moo rssk %
aisAs n. end psidlsn siaoi3 70. AsIws~~s
ssIslsesnA ashh nB1 q nonoe
Ohs ChsGo
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sls,o9s a5 si6,6,s - s2l, $50 8!

E1cess of the receipt, Of ) months Of 1876
over lss5, 81 $50 L.
Exbess Of the receipts Of 5 months Of les1
over 1916, s4,61l o.
Assuming the expenses, cost Of repairs, &c,
for this line for the present year, to be about
equal to the sum expended last year, and nett
leceipts will pay dividend Of about IN per
cent. on the cost of the improvement.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-07-03

| BarApruyps At Nrw YoaK.-Tho Daily Express
| the 22d Inst. says
"The receipts Of Floor down the North River. since
the 10, Of the month"; averaged over forty
Hayres dav and the exports ten thousand har
reis dsv. The receipts of Wheat during the same Pc
rod have been al $50 bushels and 9i!G:e bushels O.
Corn. Exposls from Let 70 ls,h !Sns-wnea'' S"''''
| bushels; Rye, 1895 Do: Corn, Sy6<3 d.
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Kessacky River Navisasisa.

The Frankfort Commonwealth, of Tuesday,
gives the following statement of the tolls receiv-
Sd on the kentucky river, during the months OF
January. February. March. April, and My Of
the present year, with the sums received during
the same months in lc45 and lSl6
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The New Orleans Commercial Times. Of Last Saturday

The New Orleans Commercial Times. OF lat Saturday
week. says
There 10 no longer any pressure for money, the
market having besn considerably rsevsd by the oppos.
tune arrival Of spoeieof which S'N0oOO were seeetved
vesserday T. Z 900 600 for Government. and o9DMD
or the Canal Bank. souse Of the banks dseounns
bereny tboesh the e6efnp are lsrsor than tbsy can
Wsii ME Exchange hes sAvasesd rapidly sinee our
ss and now fully pr cent higher Aah In tbs ssEiy
pan Of lasa week.