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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-20
TO he Editors Of The Enquirer:

U,
Messrs Editors The Wings are grently elated
at what they call the recent great lriumpha in
Ohio and Pennsylvania Their blusterings about
the result in The latter Stale are really amusing
| They argue, from the temporary success Of the
party, an overwhelming triumph Of availability,
Tree solllsm and abolI,ionism in November. They
reckon without their hosts, as the ides Of No
vcmber will prove What has caused the appa-
rent loss 10 the Democracy in this heretofore
unmovea and lmmoyable State, is a query pro-
pounded BY every Democrat. The question IS
easily ans wcrra an unhnnmded confidence in
tie gigantic strength Of the Democracy. John
s,on, tie Wing canddac, ming ell freely with
the people, stumpcd the State, boas;ed OF his
Jacksonism and Democracy To the old hickores.
and proclaimed openly that he was free soil
man. Loogstreth made no eXertons whatever.
de made not single speech, put forth not 4
single effort, relying implicitly upon the for.
mcr strength Of the State. These oh
staces will not have 10 be overcome in No.
yembcr, and none but The most blinded pollt-
clans can really believe that the State will vote
for General Taylor. In Ohio the result is glo-
rious. The gallan, Wcl'r has abored nobly, and
though the majority either way is very small,
has achieved glorious victory over the COM
bined forces of whiggery aud Abolitionlsm.
Bets. two 10 one, are freely offered on the State
foi Cas- and no takers. The Wings are foolish
y boast =, that they will carry Virginia.
canno! believe that Virginia can 50 lar forget
her interest and her rights, 10 bestow her sui
irages upon Gen. Taylor, who though mplorei
AM sgpPcalei 10 give The South some guaran-
tee OF his protection, in the event Of his cleo
ton, trsacherouty refuses to do 30 Her citizens
might be deIuded into support Of Taylor; but
how my Lor@ Fillmore, the boon ,ompaniOn of
Glddinss, Mc ufra addition fanatic, can Oh
tain the supper; Of single vlr;inan, upon
whose brow he struggled for six long years 10
put the seal o! degradation and disgrace, l.
mplehers!5ly strange | write Nou this, 10
ask you on what foundation rest these calcula
,ions Of the Wing party, and 10 inform you that
the most gigantic efforts are being made by the
Wing Committee Of Washington 10 carry the
State hope the Democratic party Of Virginia
will be active, energetic AMI untirng, remem
boring, that "the price Of Liberty is unccaslDs
vigilance
RI; will be seen that since our correspondent
wrote news has arrived Of the election Of
Longstrelh over all obstacles. We thank our
friend for his hint abuu. the exertions Of the
Wing Committee 10 carry Jrginia. We haze
no doubt Of the good old State il the Democrats
do thar duty, which they will surely do, when
they see the eYertions Of foreign and domestic
committees to fosl an AboIitionsl on the State.
Enqmrerl
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-20
The Exchange Hotel

IN NDKFULh, WI ;, = n
FOR RENT OR l. Z > Il,
Tn. subscribers offer FOR rent or lease the
above well known establishment Sonn1 !, now 10 ws N
E1tW a,en,aird for large private Boarding
uon,, The building adjonng-,he property of Dr..
William rented or leased n wn WE
deem il to say more as u IS ,. psr
h. ,smsrs Possession given on The ls day Of Janu
W. sri Forterms which will be made moderate TO
goo" sn, s"cwsw FERGUSON & MtLHADO.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-20


PURSUANT to the provisions of deed of trust, exc.
L cuted To the subscriber By Thos A. Morton, the
sd day of June, 1872 and recorded in the clerks of
fee OF The County Court of Prince Edward for certain
purposes therein mentioned shall the 9TH day OF
December sell To the highest bidder for cash. TWO
lots numbered and III the plan Of said town, hav-
ing loo Main street, running back a5 feet
feet cross street. On the premises are an excellent
dwelling house. al present occupied by DR. James Lyle,
and convenient houses. On the corner of the ot
on Main street single house, stories high, the
lower story occupied by VIM. Willis as Confectionery
and the upper BY DR.. Lyle Doctor shop. On the
good factory buildings and stables, aud
the lot Ia excellent Vegetable Garden. This proper
~ very Gesrahle-suated in the most business part
ofthe town. and has space enough unoccoped for ex-
tensve buildings Any person DESTROYS OF purchasing
is invited examine the property. The sale will take
place in of the Eagle Hotel The title TO said pro-
perty believed to be unques;Icnabe; but acting as
trustee shall only convey such as is vested in by
The deed aforesaid. WIN. Z. FLOURNOY,
Sept. 29-ctds Trustee.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-20
TO Lawyers, &c.
VALUABLE BOWLING GREEN PRO-


PURSUANT TO the provisions Of the last will and
l testament of the late Samuel Z. Scott. shall, on
WEDNESDAY, the 22d day Of November, lsas, IL fair,
II not, the next fair day. Al the Bowling Green, IN thr
county of Caroline offer for sale, al public auction, the
Dwelling House. Lot, &C., belonging 10 the Estate Of
the said Samuel Z. Scott, deceased. he dwelling IS
convenient and In excellent condition, part al II
being entirely new. The lot Is supplied with all ne
cessary out houses, mostly new, and contains about
ten acres Of very productive land Il is situated IN
very healthy and agreeable village surrounded ~ very
good society. The county affords most excellent
opening for Lawyer, especially one residing at the
Bowling Green, (the Cour,-house.)
Dr. Roper, who lives opposite, Will take pleasure III
exhibiting the premises to persons wishing 10 purchase.
The terms will be very accommodating. The mo-
ney, probably, will not be wanted for long time. me
object will be to make il an Understanding FUND, ana
10 II as such. The terms Will be more particu-
larly explained on the day Of sale. -
All persons havag claims against the Estate VIII
please present them, properly authenticated Tor pay.
ment. and those indebted ii will please come forward
and make settlement
For further information address the subscriber, post
fN'N' o'''' THGs SCOTT,
Oct 6-cwtds Executor of Scott, deceased
NANSEMOND LAND FOR SALE.
AN THURSDAY, The Esd day Of November, the sub
" scriber, Attorney in fact for Gro. w. r. Gusts
the surviving Executor Of Gen. George Washington,
will offer for sale al public auction, to The highest bid
DER the undivided interest of Gen. Washington TO the
lands owned by Washington, Walker 4 Co., In the
county of Nansemond.
These lands lie partly in the great Dismal Swamp,
and valuable for their pine cypress and white oak
timber, which Is represented To be of fine quality and
within short distance of navigable water. The land
possesses an inexhausuble fertility, and, if properly
dched and drained, would be unsu passed IN produc-
tiveness by any soil In Virginia.
The attention persons engaged in getting timber il
called to this property great bargain be obtain
ed In IL.
The title 10 this property is believed be indisputa.
be but the undersigned Is only authorized TO convey
the title held by Gen. Washington, who entitled to
one-third part OF it.
The whole quantity of land amounts TO about eleven
or twelve hundred acres.
The sale will take place ut the town Of Suffolk, in
front of the Clerks Office that place, AT IL O'Clock,
on Thursday, the a3d of November, 1915
JOHN A WASHINGTON,
Attorney in fact for Geo w GUSTS,
Surviving Executor Of Gen. George Washington.
Mount Vernon, Oct IS, ls4S-dltGc2aw
1Sr The Norfolk Herald viii! insert three times a
week until the day Of SALE and send bill 10 a. w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-20
KING AND QUEEN LAND AT PUBLIC
AIICTION

TIME subscriber will SELL public auction, WE'D
1 NE>DAY, the 18th November if fair, If not the
fair day thereafter, sunGay e1crpedl her Tract
Of Land, known by The name OF M Farm, lying III the
upper end of King and Queen county two miles above
Dunkrk and only that distance from navigation II
contains upwards eight hundred acres of land, which
is we'll adapted 10 the culture Of corn, wheat Cotton
oais, &c. II has it abundance Of wood for the
supply Of the farm, and abounds with water Of The best
quality. Il is surpassed by any situation in the
lower country for health and good s0cety-being con.
venient either Baptist, Methodist Epseopali-
an Church.
The improvements sufficient for large family,
having two story brick house with eight well arranged
rnonS kitchen, barns, stables, carriage and ice houses,
negro quarters &c II has excellent apple and peach
orchard, oil a choice selection.
further description is deemed unnecessary, as IL s
presumed any person wishing purchase viii view the
premises before the day Of sale. II will be shown 10
any person wishing TO purchase by MIR Lawrence Muse
or Mr.. John Lumpkin.
AT the same time and place. will be sold sew al va
liable Mules, Stock Of Hogs, Cows, Work O1ei, Wa
son. Carts, Plantation Utensils Crops Of Corn Oats.
Fodder. Shucks, &c, &c.
TERMS made known on tho day Of sale.
0ctl3-cds MARY w MUSE.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-20
ERJyIs' TREES.

UNNA MEN IAL NEEo, SI1NU ID oEIN
GRAPE VINES, ROSES. &C., SC,
From the Nursery of
MORRIS * STOKES,
WEsTcHESTER. Pa
LIVERY pains has been taken by the personal atten-
II ton of OF the r,npilrorS, To the budding ana
grating Of Fruits. 10 ensure the c-nuineness III tue
sorts. The subscriber, as Agent. will receive orders
for any Trees Plants; audi fam his knowledge OF the
Proprietors feels confident they will give satisfaction
Descriptive catalogues may be had al his office IN re-
tersbury All inquiries by mail, postage pad, will re
ceiye aIIention. SAMUEL :. GRISCUM.
Petersburg, Oct 9th, ls+s-caawtf
PLEASANT RESIDENCE FOR SALE.
TIME dissolution OF my late CO partnership with my
brother making necessary for me To reside IN the
city. will sell my residence, miles from town.
There are about ten acres oil highly improved land
neatly laid out with choice iruii ees, &c, and houses
OF every description. The hon alone cost more thar
Is asked for the whole property.
Terms will be made convenient TO the purchaser.
orr 6-cf w 81 HARRISON.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-27
THINGS In NE.N YnpK

STEAMBOAT BuRNT.-rne steamboat Rari-
tan, winch was burnt ia Coming To New
YORK from New Brunswick, n. j., on Mon.
day, Gas announced by Telegraph was run
ashore; sone OF the passengers Jumping of
ani "ailng TO lanj, with the Others wer.
aiken OIL BY another stea Her. The Rartan
belonged 10 Mcssrs. Stevens aud Cant
E.sheT,and was valued at $4,000. One of
The trrmen OF the Raritan Is missing: il is
leared he has persisted in the flames.
lNoEPENDENcE OF IRELAxp-A public
meeting was called in New York. of the
reads ui IRELAND, To met last evening at the
Shakespeare Hotel, 10 take measures Tor the
OF he Independence OF Ireland.
ELECTION RIoTs.-in the democratic pri-
mary Wald meetings at New York. on Mon
day, there was much riot aud ia nult. and in
one Mslnct ~ The 9th ward. the ballot box
Was lorcibIy taken away and DESTROYED.
MoRrALiTr.-Thers were 303 deaths in
New Nork CT last week. viz: - men. 73
women, 81 boys. aud a girls. Natives OF The
United States. lS6.
) lclDE-A young Irish recruit, named
Richard C1nnei, committed suicide. al New
York, on Saturday, because he could not pro-
cure his discharge.
Major Van Buren,, u. S. A.. son Of The
TX President, lies IN a critical stale al New
YORK rom beng thrown from his horse.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-27

These objects were not dimIy arssh1dowed
m a letter from Uniontown. published 10 the
Ameriran newspaper of thi, CITY d few days
b Tore the a Jnumurnt Of She Legislature.
The previous Investigations at an earlier
period Of The session aad produced a very de
riled preference in that body in favor OF our
.oai TO Wheeling; AMI q very general acqni-
scence in the policy adopted by the Board Of
Directors aud. therefore, when the real de-
ign. or tendency, Of The proposed Railroad
rom Cumberland. became developed, itexci-
ted proper attention, and it was ultimately
defeated by a decided vote, in the house OF
Delegates.
I | deem 1t important to make you acquaint.
ed with these facts, In order that, through
your correspondent. at Wheeling or else.
where. you would take early measures to le
it b. known thit The scheme has signally fail
ed; aud hat the Wheeliag route, and the pol
icy o making it, ha, received the favor OF ia,
state and CITY, aud OF thi, community; an.
th.s ,hs se4i VII noW D. prosecuted ,ru1-
/ the cerllii aa,pices OF all these great interest
through MARYLAND aud Virginia To ihs Wheel
lag terminus. thdt the present. directors on tn
part OF the safe have been continued entire
and ;hat The court OF Appeals have fully atm
med oar rish' u apply oar annual earning
10 the extension Of the road"
While lament the policy and short-sigh'
ednoss which has driven this great wok GU
OF the state of my nativity, yet rom mlview
Of patriotic duty 10 the whole county,
am bound to rejoice in tie now certain pros
pet Of Il vigorous prosecution OF the worI
upon the ouly line which the Legislation Q
Sovereign Statea has opened TO it, and which
doubtless, will subserye the great ends Of tn
enterprise. while it will form the most direc
line ef Accommodation, between tn,
1hiefcitieso Of the Atalantie sea board aud ihos'
ol Tie Ollo aad Mississippi valleys; andever
Of the coast of the Pacific.
The authorities and people Of Wheeling
and Of other Jurisdictions concerned, car
therefore with confidence and due energy ex.
ert their influence in the establishment O
the Railroad west, without unnecess Delay
and ! deem it incumbent upon the Railroad
companies interested in the western extensjor
tn Locate and commence the constructor in
The direction TO Wheeling. with the least
possible delay.
Respectfully.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-27
For the Times,
ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION.
NIR. EnrroR:

ACADEMY OF THE VISITATION.
Ma. EDITOR:
As the S beet Of education has of late at
~trac,el ,.,osusl attention in Wheeling
t may b. = s,urre Of qualification TO some Of
its friends 10 know that the Ladies OF the
Visitation will on the tenth of April open
their School in the house al present occupied
bi J. w. Gill. Esq. One OF the peculiar ad-
vsutsges OF the institution. established by the
ladies'. and BY similar associations is their per
mdnrucy. The teachers enter upon the dis
charge of their duties. as a labor of love, they
are not induced to adopt the instruction OF
youth. II erely as a means OF support. TO be
. abandoned when competency is acquired, or
when a better situation offers. They devote
themselves 10 it as a sweet task imposed by
our Common Father. who requires OF each one
to employ for the benefit OF others, some por-
ton at least of the gilt bestowed from above
Their lives are consecrdted TO it, and except
in rar, cases. such for instance as the found
ing Of a new house, they remain permanent
" fixed in the abode they have once chosen.
The experience thus acquired is of incalcula
BILE advantage, while the motives which
prompt them to devote themselves TO the
training OF youth are a guarantee for the fdel-
iy with which their obligations will be dis
charged.
They who are in the least acquainted with
the female institutions OF the East cannot be
ignorant Of the high repute and eminent sue.
cess attained by the Academies at Georgetown
and Baltimore; nor could it be otherwise
when the community numbered among its
members many who had once shone conspicu-
Gus in the most accomplished and distinguish
ed circles. The Sisters who are to take charg
OF the Academy among us have already acqni-
red experience in teaching in one or both the
lnstit ulions named. They purpose to open in
our midst a school of the first class, which
will be commenced without delay, alt! ough
they cannot expect large number OF pupils
during the short time which is to elapse be-
lore the usual summer vacation. During that
interval arrangements viii be madefo or open
ing a beneficial school on terms much more
moderate, which will enable that portion o.
tie community less favored with worldly
means TO enjoy the advantages OF sound Chris
tran education. Much more might be yet said
MIR. Editor, without doing justice to the La
dies of the Visitation or .their schools, but |
prefer to leave the matter to the test of expe-
riencr, in a full assurance that, in a liberal
community, their schooliwill stand or fall ac-
cording to its merits. For their terms the
prospectus may be consulted. r.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-27

1t has nov become q settled matter that the
Baltimore and ONO RAJ Road VIII be CON
s'roc'ed TO the Guy Of Wheeling, and in all
probability by the Grave Greek rou,e. as the
Instrumental surveys upon that routs to the
Junction are now nearly completed, ana ex-
htolt very ta,orably in compa rison with any
other route. The field work upou the sec
toH west OF Cumberland was done last tall.
and the notes VIII be finished this week ready
Tor Specifications aud contracts. Who. then.
becom : the great interested party in the
prosrsss Of the road westward? Wheeling, it
Is true has an interest; bat not the vital one.
has she NOT the connection with the eastern
market rapidly progressing, aud the Ohio NV
Ell as her Westsru aud suuther m outlet, where
her keels plough the glad waters" OF the
tropic and the Fl zen fountains OF the Missis.
slppl, three thousand miles from home? Hers
is not the vital interest whose all is depend
ent upon this road2 Why then is it left to us
to rouse up the dormant energies OF those
more deeply interested? We think one call
from d n~elghbor should rouse the tenants OF a
burning mansion unless they slept pery sound
indeed; and we now say TO the residents on
the central line through Ohio that the fire is
around them and as is remarked BY one OF the
best and most public spirited men in the
country in the following letter, there is no
lime 10 be lost. We therefore call upon The
citizens OF Bridgeport, st. Clairsville, Mouis-
Town, Fairview, Cadiz, Freeport, New Phiia-
delphia. Costocton, Cambridge, Washington,
Zanesyille. Newark and other towns Interest,"
ed, to express their views upon the subject OF
holding Convention at Evansville, somtime
during the month OF April OF May.
Ne name GAINESVILLE as The largest and
most conveniently located place on the line,
but leave the time TO those more nearly in-
terested. We would ais suggest an invita-
lion to Canton, Massilion aud Wooster, as
those who must, through d branch oil this
road, ultimately have harmoniziug Interests.
We ask a prompt response 10 this suggest
ion-one that will roll over the hills aud ring
in the valleys, tickle The ears OF these long
%sleeper-, and sound ike the steam cars
whistle, swayolf to The Father of Waters"
TO tell the old man the Great Central Railroad
is coming 81 aight towards him.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-27
EAST BETHLEHEM, Wash. Co. Pa.
March 81, 1918.
To S. Brady Esq.

To S. Brady Esq:
From the first investigation o the subject,
my opinion has been unwavering and uni
form that The CRY Of Wheeling is The proper
point ou lac Ohio River at which to termi,
naie thg Blt.. and Ohio Railroad and equal
ly 80, that he ereat Metropolitan Railroad
from the West, should be made TO connect
with that Road, al The same city.
Was gratided, therefore, to receive from
a reliable slurce in Baltimore, a commun :
cation under date OF the 18Th inst, OF which
the following sre extracts
4" You arc doubtless aware that very SIREN
nous efforts were made during the recent ser
sion OF the Legislature at Annapolis, to pro-
cure d charter lor a Railroad Compan, from
Cumberland to the Pennsylvania line, with
d view oi connecting with the Pittsburgh and
Conneisyiile Railroad. The bill passed the
Senate without much interest or inquiry but
as The session progressed, il became very
vioas thlt The design was to form The con-
by he Northern route ; aud that. if
il were not 80 intended, The eff ct would be
not only 10 einhonass The prosecution of our
% -,-h N'-aisfe h.t - I;~.--~. -
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-27
BY TELEGRAPH.
No dispatches received slnce Ssturday. I.
REGISTER

NJ w ~ ~ III bEhb1
ARRIVALS N DEPARTURES
i Bouts jOr the iasi as hours euainY usstfr.
lag al 4 O'Clock. +. VI.
ARRIVED.
North River, Dean, Pittsburgh,
Isaac Newton, Mason, Cincinnati,
American, -,
Saint Cloud, Mason,
Danube, Cock,
Mouongahels, Stone,
Clipper No ,, Crooks, Pittsburgh,
Colorado, Gormiey,
j.. J. Cuttenden, Israel.
Consul Kenney,
Wyoming, Greenlse, N. Orleans,
Skipper. otoops, Parsersburg,
DEPARTLD.
North River, Dean, 81 Louis,
Al,srado, Morris,
Colorado. Gurmiey,
j. CrItteuden. Israel.
Isaac Newton, Mason, Pittsburgh, Esfs
Wyoming. Greenle~,
Skipper, Stops,
hmtIlCau, -,
Consul, kenn-y,
Danube. Cock,
Clipper No, Crooks, Cincinnati.
l6 leet mater Ill the chanDel-lalline.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-27
Respectfully
Corresponding q DE Wheeling Il re

RICHMOND, March 81, i84}.
Dear Si5-You have received ere this by
teleseph, the intelligence Of the passa5 Of
your guaranty bill. The final vot. stool as
follows
AYES-Wood. Thompson, Jr., Tyler, Car
lie, Voolfolk, Johnston, Witcaer, Stauara,
Deneale, NJ CanIey Pars.ot., and Fy-l2.
N0ES-SeotJ. Tfimble, Kinney. Barbee,
Daniel, Baptist, Dennis, Sulith, S,oan. Har-
wood, and Ambler-ll.
TIE bin was opposed BY Daniel, stringer
and kianey,an advocated by PaTriott, Car
lie, Wi.eaeg aud DcnsaIe.
raeusalt mes, be gratifying to your peo-
/ pie, as it places them in a position Of impor-
lance, security, and independence, while it
places beyond dispute the settlement OF that
question, which has sgitated this State ior
years. There IS a strong and peculiar feeling
for yoar city here, resulting, perhaps, in some
meas &C.. isln her boyder si,uation-but still
mos ilem ;be enterprise, industry and ener-
/ ey Of her citizens, and her great internal re.
sources.
Enclosed please fad a copy of the bill
which is ROW d law, Yours, &c.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-03-27
WARM FEET AND CooL Hr,D.-lf YOU

WARM FEET AND Cool HEAD.-lf YOU
want to keep your feet warm and dry, 20 TO a
saddier, and tet him cut you out d pair OF foot
soles from a piece Of good thich bride leather.
Your boots or shoes must OF course, be made
easy 10 admit them. Let them be taken out at
ulght, aud the damp which they may have inn
blned from the leet dried out, Try this or one
winter, and you will not be without them for
an Their. II, IA aiditcn 10 thisyou will leave
Oh The absurd custom OF wearing night.c caps,
you viii scarcely ever again take cold in the
head. The adoption OF these practices is rec.
mrnended by''- lover of warm feet and a cool
nea',' We desir. to add, drink pure water.
x Tor 'resons plenty as blackberries,' peldge
yourselves against stronger liquor.