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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-12-05
nv wMF. & THOs. RICHIE, JR.
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Midway Female academy.

THE next annual session will commence on w Ell
L NE5DAY, the 10Th September ana , commune Will
ont interruption until the goth July, le49
Miss LYDIA MARY FAY VIII continue 10 pleslue
over the Institution Principal Miss Fay Is SO wen
and favorahly known, and has given sncn gene. 80
sfaction az 10 render comment or euogy unnecessary
Two ladies of distinguished abilities and requirements
have been engaged To assist Miss Fay, upon whose
perience, knowledge and moral conducI we can imp
CITY RELY In the continuance of his School, the suo
seriser,s object is the in its establishment,
d.sreto educate his daughters, lhavins slI ana
for its better organization, his able ana jealous rfne
pll accomplished assistants and himself unite, win
the frut of their own experience the lights ana couh
sells Of men eminent in the profession; and they inteha
IL 10 afford the not only of thorough course o
substantial instruction., but also OF all those dineren1
accomplishments now considered necessary 10 hnish-
ed education.
Neither in the retaining of his learned Principal or IN
the selection of her fellow laborers, nor IN his
rsaas, mas the subscriber spared anything that may
his Institution worthy al the patronage Wncn y
ms received for the last SIX years-and ne CONSIDERS us
and high standing The best testimonials ne eau
ofer Teachers and pupils all reside In Inc fanny, anu
under the domestic care of Mrs Minor ana the SUP
scriber, from whom they receive that parental attention
which is bestowed on their own daughters. "A
Particular attention Will be paid 10 the manners anu
morals Of the young ladies' al all times, ana aeep i.
tertst taken in their advancement In word, MIDWAY
Academy will he Christian School, aud study there
conducted In way make the pupil not only learned
but good and happy In event oil Sickness every ateh
lion will be paid, and Charge made for professional
serv ces. The situation Is, horsrer, remarkable LOT
health.
TERMS-The terms are such as merely 10 deiray the
necessary and absolute expenses.
For Board and all the necessaries, for the ten scho-
asic months, and Tuition IN any all OF the Engsh
branches sli0 French, Italian, Spanish and Latin,
EACH si2. Music, including use of Piano, s35 Music
on Guitar, and use of Instrument S25. Drawing,
Painting and Ornamental Needle Work, WIN use oil
Books and Patterns $40 EACH For any period less than
months Sl2 50 will be charged by the month, and
IN proportion for the extra branches.
Books, Music and other Stationery will be furnished
Urela prices.
Circulars, containing particular information,
may he obtained by application the subscriber, and
references 10 UNREASONABLE authority, ifdesred. Pay
m.nts one Raf on the Isl January the balance OF the
end Il the session. Parents and guardians request
,tt rome and Judge for themselves
Respectfully, JEFFERSON MINOR, ID.
sy,ddtess the subscriber al hIiller's Post Office,
Esssi Is .uty Va Sept 8-cwtJanl
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RAILROAD MEETING.

E,ri,nsion n Lou,Sl Raj ROGa 10 Richmond.
At 4 meeting Of the citizens Of Richmond,
friendly to The cxrnsion of the Louisa Railroad
from the Junction 10 this city, held at Odd Eel
lows Hall, on FRIDAY night, ON motion OF Jas.
Lyons, Esq, Gen. Bernard Pe,ton was called 10
the Chair, and Robert n. Gallaher appointed
Secretary
After few appropriate remarks from Mr.
Lyons, setting forth The Importance OF The pro-
posed Improvement and abiding 10 the ultimate
extension Of the LOUISA Road 10 tho Ohio, he
moved an adjournment over TO Tuesday night
as the meeting, owing 10 the Indictment weather.
was too small to do justice 10 the objects 10
view.
The Pfssiien, 81 the Louisa Railroad Col.
Eiwani Fon,ainc, being present, expressed his
qualification lha, lis rleud Mr. Lyons, had inIi-
mated tha; The otjec, Of Ihe meeting was not
solely 10 take into consideration the extension OF
The road 10 Richmond, but also WAS 10 LOOK 10 us
extension Westward. Without intending, there
lore, 10 deain those present with any details al
lha, limc he should hold himself in readiness 10
produce statistics at the adjourned meeting,
which mas, SATISFY every cne oi he great in
p,riance. not cnly u an Eastern but Western
extension u The rca3.
The mectir2, lhereurcn, adjourned 10 assem-
be again IN Tuesday night, n the same place.
BERNARD PEYTON, Chairman.
Ro. III. GALLAHER, Sc reary.
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xN..hiugton academy.

,,r .,..si,nrd having associated Tor tue puIp9se
NJ establishing in the town oil W ana,ofors give
,,,,;an on more extensive scale IMAM ,s,o
stilu'ion on on mem ON the 9Th of January ie!s
notice ,na az The 6rst session on the ION Oh 'uy'
Tha SECOND session will commence on WIG 80 ~
,n,hs, and terminate on the 2Uth OF peceno. no,,,
~ 10 d.ssned to afford to pupils an oppo,.u
,,,a nh,nin a thorough and liberal educanon. no
a ~ rmbraced in the plan OF instruction wa, 20
Lar AncIen and Modern l.anguages-siI .ue Ia
- Geek Latin French, German, spanish ahu
Italian languages and Literature, Ancient ana Mooef"
History, &c. ,,, !, constant E,y-
49,, ~ ,i.1s,ce 10 the English, systematlcai anu
,hornnob knowledce of the structure anu ina's.a "
the latter being an important branch OF Mouen
tion. All the languages w DC ,h country and
In Europe--viz: by oral and written exercises, , ill.,
,rsn.,ations mads from the English into tho respee
ancient or Modern language; also, oy 61"i'''"oo
questions on the best text BOOKS. - A., ono nc Tho
The French and German being spoken by one W .ue
PRINCIPALS pupils who may desire 10 OBTAIN 49,,
conversing In those languages VIII nave q" f y
o. e3oi;sh Grammar, Geography, Composition, BIO.
cn,ion Book Keeping, Mathematics, "a lloeIa ~
Chemistry Natural aud Moral fhrosopny school ICON
Nr Graysop will also have reWao seno . ,,ain
,o,sa hv lady OF experience and hi2h literary a y;
men,s In which young ladies' wlii DC 49, Ian.
The branches Of an English Euu.auo", dI. Work
.moos. Vocal and Instrumental Music, Noeu'e'"o"'
Vocal Music will be taught in classes wiihoa. an OK
IRA charge. Piano and Guitar at the uSua o,on,yr
Mr. GTavson bases his claim 10 the puDic pauorrass
on ,bs fact of his having conducted this Aeaoemy lo
omm Is If Years To tbs Satisfaction of his
NJ wa.rens refers 10 Professor Harrison, OF me M,
versy Of Virginia. lin whose family he mas .aI Wm. B.
ryen entire satisfactorily aso TO Professors un
"a sohs, ROGERS of the same Institution; the hon.
Judge Cranch, Of Washington City, and many o'nef
gentlemen Of distinction and learning MA. p;d,s
Washington is situated at the base Oh Tue no haus.s
Of vice within its peaceful borders. Inc society u
Rappahannock is of the first order: -. 4. nsr
TERMS-For board washing, iue lsh.; os., NJ , 10
nnnths ss5 The tuition fees will range iroui SiU "
i3a, with AN extra charge for Modern Languages "u
&c &c Board TO be paid half yearly IN adVanSe.
Additional information can be ootanea oy mn
he Principals, who will furnish circulars Containing 49,
N'u'a'e s'''e"' q w GRAYSoN,
H w MARTENS, NJ
~ The mai. and female pupils will room In sepa
ae budInrs but cal al the table, thereby secus
nr adyan,ages,hat will be duly appreciated by
Washington, Rappahannock CO., va, Dec. l-olI.
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of Copercss-who sought the nomination which
has proved SO successful
So i, seems, according ID the Tribune, alter all
hat the people did dot desire the nomination OF
Gen. Taylor, and lnat Mr. Clay, or any other
Wing candidate woaid have run about IS well as
'Old Zach" Any body who can believe Ibis
must be green indeed
But in his remarks on the vote oi he Stale OF
| New York, the Editor makes deliberate attempt
10 falsiy history which requires notice. Here
| are his words:-
OF poetry from pfosac sources respecting the eager
rush OF the People 10 voc Tor Old Zach, the over
whelning majoriits Tor Taylor his unpreceden-
| ted vote, &c &c But lock al The facs:- This
| State, under circumstances vi great depression
| and encouragement a'ier Pennsylvania was
known 10 have voted for Polk and every body
felt hat he was elected we poled Tor Mr.. Clay
| 232,4S vules while Tor General Taylor, with
the current running strong in our favor, the AdoP-
ted Citizens no longer terrified into hostility, but
| inclinins in good rart Toward US, We polled but
2l8.55i Now, making fair allowance Tor The
| natural increase OF votes in SEC so thrifty as
ours, and IT. vote or General IA iof Is al icest
twenty per cent below that cast Tor Mr. Clay"
Do net these revelations strongly enough prove
''lhc loves" OF the several factions OF the Tayl"f
pary2 Under whatever names they come, OF
with whatever professions OF faith and policy
the Democrats will Stand firmly and watch thc
cat that is covered up in The meal-ub-lhe claws
are visible through the disguise and the Demo
Gratis il they are wise, will avoid TOO close Ia
miliarily with them. The Tayloriies, from Inc
signs given our, will fall 10 pieces among them
selves, and the couhtrt will again call upon The
Hercules OF Democracy 10 help her out OF Inc
uuasmire
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THE REVEREND Or. HOOPER'S
FAMILY SCHOOL,
IN THE COUNTRY,

War Littieton, Warren County. Nofh Carolina
fhE subscriber, having spent upwards OF thirty
Years a an instructor In the Colleges OF the twe
hoinas IL DESTROYS TO retire, for the resi- oi nus he
70 auoe private situation. He proposes, therefore, 70
Senn January next, AT the place above mentioned,
sseet School Boys between eight and fifteen years
% age, In which their intellectual and moral cuiva,
10" can be carefully attended TO, and where they WIZ
s"lhdrawn from the usual temptations OF our towns
ani villages The subscriber hopes that his long ser
s1esin luhlic institutions have made him suhcenty
A'oNn 10 the public around him, TO furnish parents
ahy Thai their sons, IL entrusted to MIN, VIII DC
alsot and taken care Of For the satisfaction OF
e ala distance he begs leave to present the iioW'
us testimonial, kindly furnished him by the distin'
ssnea President of South Carolina College, in which
~ auo'eteer was for seven years Professor:
az, soy CAROLINA Coz LEos, April "a, 1915.
$500. o.ai sr earnestly hope that your project OF
an .'oe may meet with great success not only
10 OF IN. lively interest feel in whatever con-
sy ou, oat also for the sake of those who may
sooa fortune 10 be entrusted TO your care; Tor,
ss.s Know no one 10 whose training and teaching,
van,a regarded morals, manners or scholarship,
seher enrlst son than to yours. When en-
tn, S dlssuada you from your purpose of leaving
tan was prompted both by the desire 10 70
eon,i ,Uu valuable services to the institution and TO
sn, most agreeable associations with highly re-
,,r...an and honorable friend. With these feelin 9,
m, entertained, should be happy to think that
s s.a' fsad, &c., WM. C. PRESTON.
"es DR. HoopER"
'sh: S21o per annum.
,w those who study modern languages 400 extra
NE hrs year. not more than sixteen will be pro-
'SS.pioI applications should be early made.
boys over fifteen years will be taken II sufa-
j., number under that age be offered
h. @her particulars given In Circular which will
W. 70 any one on application TO the subscriber nj
h., ioes, College, North Carolina till 18th Decem-
him after which time application must be made 10
a'', 2--c4w w. HOOPER.
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VOLUME XIV. -NtlNlBiIK 62.

- unite IN preserving The ascfGjanfy, "aicn, al
Ter years Of s"ugsle il has al length cetainrt
and DESTROYS ot expressing is deci:et appraha.
lion OF the present administration, therefore,
Resolved, Tha, the elevation 10 the Presitfr-
cyI General Zachary Taylor, w'o Ia nsVc-
declared 10 lis coun,rymen he political priHci-
rles which he cn'ehains, who is rl-doed To cary
ont the policy ii no plry, bul who was avowc1
10 b. Il "Ho parry candidate, cannot he regarded
as triumph IL Wing principles, Or tisaPprc.
val oil Democratic measures.
Resolved, THAI in our opinion II becomes the
Democratic party 10 prsssfVe the s:iictssl o.
ganization, 10 s,5n' forth, as il has ever done,
ready 10 acquiesce in all measures Of a rspuhl.
can ctaFac er tending 10 conduce q he welfare
OF The common country: 10 support h incoming
administration should il accord with Democracy;
10 oppose j, should il differ
Resolved, That while We have h. greatest con-
tidence in General Taylor IS warrior and 2
patriot, we fear that designing polit's ms may
lead him into patty schemes sibva:> 4 the
prosperity OF our country
Resolved, That The Democratic party, tough
defeated Tor season, is not overwhelmed bai
cute. ialnius duc,fiGrs ana >tttiH!ohA ih'H.iH'V
with the good OF The country must AMI viii Pre-
vail; and though il Is Tor the present ounui'e'e
il sill bears auit lis standard, around which II
calls upon all lovers OF Liberty ana The Uni"n T.
rally
Resolved, That he redemption = Norfolk
county from Wing aceniaucy is . source q
qualification and pleasure and eur mos f'licent
efforts shall he directed towards continuing her
in her present proud poslion
Resolved, That Notwithstanding the decreased
majority, in he Old Dominion. We ale prond /"
know that the ''cadcl Of democracy is sale"
Resolved, That the administration o. James
X. Polk is emitted 10 the highest consideration,
marked as il is with dignity honor and prosperity.
On MOTION Resolved, That this Association,
lor the future, meet once every TWO weeks instead
OF monthly, and that The flag be hois,ed on our
liherY-nole as The signal for such meetings.
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"wAs NOT THAT THUNDER y

An entertainment was gwen To Mr.. Bets On
Saturday evening By number Of his personal
and political friends" Long before The hour ap'
pointed for the meeting, a large and enthusiastic
crowd had collected in the spacious room known
a. Boshei's Hall. Citizens nj only from Rirh
mond, hut some also trom the counties adjacent
were there cunsresaed The entertainment was
provieI By Richmond alone. There has seldom
been seen, we are informed, greater enthusiasm
manifested han was shown towards MI Bolts on
this occasion. Old men came from their distant
homes TO pay their respects 10 him. The Armory
Band were on The platform, and rtgaied me an-
diencc with some Of their most admired airs.
bounllfu and elegan, collation. was served WIN
taste BY alr. Thompson Of sour House. The
scene which occurred as Mr.. Bots was sup
poscd 10 have entered the Hall brssafs de-
scripion. The band striking up "Hail Co
lumbia," there was degree Of applause
which bate tair 10 shake the floors. When
he really entered with The committee, The chce!-
in, va, thundcr-Iikc, and lasted for several mi
nu,es. Not note from the band could be heard,
even on the platform The "sea Of np-!ulned
faces" wa decidedly as picturesque scene as our
Informant ever Witnessed. The animated ccun'e-
narccs, The flushed cheeks, the waving OF hands,
The whole contour Of the persons, were such as
70 animate The codes, spectator The table npon
which our informant wrote, vibrated repeatedly
under the Stamping oil feet, the knocking oil
canes on the nocr, &C.. &c.
According 10 The arrangements of the committee,
the supper was 10 have been served first, and then
Mr.. Bots was to be called on 10 speak. But The
audience would not submit 10 this arrangement
Nine-tenths OF them cried out "Bous," Bolts;
"Specch;" "No supper" AMI although the liable
(?Iaccd on one side Of he hal) wasrcady spread
nothing was touched until The conclusion OF The
address. The capacity oil the room in BoSher's
building is stated at 900 persons. There must
have been at least that number present, as IN eve
~ nook and corner, it was jammed. Alter sup
per, a resolution was unanimously carried in Ia
vor OF escorting Mr.. Bolts to his residence. This
however, was atterward rescinded with equa
unanimiiy, at his own request After partak'ne
OF The contents OF a large bowl Of a certain
fashionable win or beverage, the crowd dispersed
Weshal hereafter refer 10 Mr. Bots speech
which was bold, emphatic, remarkable and OF ths
"ncyer surrender" order In lint particular, h
means 10 cont Taylor Taylor" The "telegrapi
politicians" were handled without gloves. Tht
whole affair was but an improved edit of tn
rich "surrender" scene on the same "boards" ~
lha night Of the Presidential Election. Whis
gerry is a strange animal.
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RICHMOND VA. TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 5, lS4s.

| "With this imperfect sketch OF his Illness, 10
gelher with Inc startling fact thai North western
Virginia has never had either Governor OF d
United STATES Senator il is most ardenily aes'rea
that such steps may he taken by our western
members in The election OF Governor, al The en-
suing legislature so as 10 present 10 The iaVofasie
consideration OF that body me name oil the ron,
David McCumas as q most suitable person 10 u
The Gubernalorial chair Of Ibis proud OLD Gem
moDweallh."
The Winchester Vitginian says:
"WssieIn Yir-iDia holds that her claim 10 Inc
office is best a, present. and will use, we lhihK
Justly, and hone unanimously, her best enor's 10
procure The election ui some one OF her sons
We are far from meaning, however, that sectional
preferences should decide The quesian on 'ne
contrary we think the new governor shouia NC
one whose success would be The guarantee OF
popular determination TO bury all such dissfH-
sions, and perfect the union Of the STATE. ne
should represent the general spiit Of improve
ment and progress"
The Editor has not studied the claims OF ne
several distinguished nominees sufficiently, no
form any decided preference" Speaking o. ".
John Brockenbrough OF Bath, who j. no" IS ~
has been before spoken Of in connection win
The post in view" the Yroinlan says:
Ills personal character, ripe political and lite
rary attachments, and knowledge Of and devotion
Ia The internal Interests Of the State, afford every
proof tina. The choice OF The Legislature nigh'
more easily fall upon worse than better suo-
ject.
The Woodstock "renlh Legion" snsiains The
claims Of lis counlyman IS follows:
Next 10 high sense Of honor, aud enlightened
views OF the condition ard wants OF The Stale, We
hold thai indomilablc energy and unliring dust
ness hatts, are qualifications iniispensaoly ne
ces>ary in a Governor. The man who is unit 10
govern his ogn household is unit to preside over
the interests Of The STATE. In short We want
practical man FOR Governor Such man IS our
own ielluw-citiLeu, Green B. Samuels. tie Is
true "Tenth Legion" Democrat, and ms eleva-
lion TO The guberna'orial chat! OF The Old Domin-
ion would no dcabt meet The appreciation Of The
Democracy OF the whne STATE, and receive
hearty response from The Valley.
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TIE LEGISLATURE,

On Saturday and yesterday our streets and no.
t.ls were much enlivened b. The presence OF
members OF the General Assembly, and members
Of Congress, Electors, Judges and other strangers
So large portion Of The Legislature is in The
CIV that we cannot doubt that both branches
will organic Today and receive the Governors
message. The session will be one OF State bus-
ness almost exclusively, and though some ques-
lions of deep inieres! in Stale policy will arse,
we ale satisfied that The Legislative duties will be
discharged quietly and tremendously. We learn
that there are two or three cases OF contested
elections.
There is one question, upon which the LeSlsla-
lure should Ieasscr their unanimous resolutions
OF ls47, with splemnily, dignity. calmness, mode
ration and firmness. II is the question OF slavery
in The territories, which should be superior 10 all
parry prejudices. The South must act unlledly,
or her dearest rights will be swept away by The
swelling wave Of Northern ianat;cism ami Con-
gfessioaal nsnrpaion. We shall Tomorrow pnb-
lish The sensible and manly views OF The Norfolk
Argus on This point.
In the mean while we welcome the Lesisa-
lure 10 the Capital, and wish them pleasant,
harmonious and useful session.
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NEyr GOVERNOR.

II is probable that the Legislature will proceed
10 he election OF Chief Magistrate al an early
day-a. sufficient notice should be given 10 the
successful individual, 10 enable him to reach
Richmond on lhe Isl January, 10 assume The reins
of Stale. That he will be sefling Democrat,
OF ability and integrity, who will command Inc
confidence OF his whole party as well as that OF
The State, we cannot doubt. Hhith one oil Inc
many excellent nominees for the Office will re-
ceivc The high honor al TIE hands OF Demo-
cratic Legislature, we cannot even make guess.
We are watchtu but impartial specla ors, conf
dent that the Legislature will do It's duty TAI HUI
ly and select proper man. Our province Is
simply TO throw before The members all The INK
lines OF public sentiment which We n IN Inc
Democratic presses OF The State. This is the
course We have pnlsned thus iar-one or two
items will complete all that we have seen on Inc
subject.
A correspondent, Of The Weston Lewis Coz
Sentinel saws that the Northwest "has never had
The name Of Governor conferred upon one O
her cilizeus, whilst in each oil The other divisions
ofIhe State /, has been otherwse"-andh ne warm
" recommends Judge David McComas OF Ma
son county as "a most appropriate and suitable
person Tor that responsible trust" He refers IL
"the acknowledged ability OF Judge McComa
as profound jursl and sound practical states
man; his firmness and patriotism, his ability AM
efficiency as member Of the Stale Legislature
for several years; his amlable disposition, saap'
ter in mode and kind feelings, and his deirrBln
ed pous and temperate course.