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The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-06-29

u Our North BrookGeld friends will excuse US 70, a
day or two. Our engagements in connection with the
Convention has prevented preparing any thing inter-
esting to their semi centennial anniversary
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-06-29

W Inc members OF the Convention, as assembled
IN Inc Grove were variousy estimated at from FIVE 10
eight thousand persons the ground at one time. MIR
Campbell Of Ohio, who has been much accustomed TO
such gatherings estimated it at not less than eight
housand
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-06-29

III we are indebted TO the Teegr graph for portion
OF the report OF the proceedings oflhe Convention
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-25

To the Voters Of Haltfaz and .Neckies5u,s
The period is approaching when you vi !.
called upon 10 cleo, a representative for this H.
tic, in he Senate Of Virginia.
From The solicitation OF friends from varior,
portions of lbe distric', have been induce ono.
more 10 offer my services 10 represent you iur a,
other Term.
During Twelve years service as your repre,sr.
talive, | may, hoPe without arrogance, clano
have acquired some experience in the business o,
legislation. In what manner have dischargei.h.
highly responsible and important duties OF are.
preventative, ii will be yonr rsh and privilege q
decide, and 10 that decision shall cheeriul!y .u..
nit.
shall avail myself of the first occasion ATE.
the adjournment Of the Legislature, 10 visit va,
Gus portions OF the district, and no, having b.
vanity 10 believe that my course during ;wey,
years continuous service, as your Representative
in the Senate OF Virginia, has been fee from eor
yet can truly declare, that | have az all time,
endcavored 10 reflect your will, by advancing
your hes, interests. ! shall be highly grauie.
to ind that my course in your service, has me
with the appreciation of the district, and ,hs
tesl grateful for a Continuance Of your con6itnc.
cannot close This briei communication with
gu, rendering 10 you my grateful acknowie'g
menls TOR your continued kindness and iHiul
sence; and should il be your pleasure 10 conlinu,
me as your representative, whatever experience
have acquired will be constantly and faithfully
deyoied 10 advance your best interests.
RICHARD Il. BAPTIST.
Senate Chamber, Richmond, 9th Jan, Isl.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-25

from an acknowledged Wing district, free r..
any pie !ses, then, perhaps, yon might, with ss'
plausihiIiy, have done what you have Be- ~
after your promises going from an acknowe,.,..
Democratic district, with the doubt OF man !,
10 your having received majority Of the e.,
votes, and even on the most favorable SUPP,
ton for yourself, with the gigantic majority =,
ONE at the maximum, calculation, you should
least beware how you encroach upon the sac,.
right Of Popular Representation. We call u,
you, BY Mal principle Tor which the blood Of ),
glorious Revolution was shelby the swOrt
Washington, that was unshealhed for Pom,
Freedom, and By tie voice OF Henry, tha, m.
dered Popular Rights over a Continent, 10 psp..
10 pause ere YOU sell The birh.rieht OF 70 600 g.
for mess OF partisan pol,ase, even though j.,
Minor Bets be the auc,ioneer, and other WI,
follow in the bargain. We never e1pec,et =
10 be The means Of disinheriIing US of our risb,
Representation anc OF The glorious results OF ..
Lioeuy. But really, if you can say in since
and seriousness that you have not misrepress, .
this district then, in equal sincerity and scric,,
ness, We can say, that
Proud man
Clothed in n little brief authority,
Plays such fantastic tricks as make .4ngsL sgglso
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-25
GnOCHI.AND COUNTY

A portion OF the Democracy OF Goochan
county, being assembled al the Court House, o,
Monday the Eth inst, meeting was called b,
Waller d. Leake, Esq, its object explainet, at,
on motion, Col Peter Guenant was called 10 b
Chair and Thomas Taylor oppoined Secretary
On motion OF MIR. Leake, i! was resolved, Thu
the following named gentlemen be appointed c.
lesates TO allend the State Convention 10 be he
in the city OF Richmond on the 2S.h Fetruar
next, to frame an Electoral Ticket for the Gel
Presidency, 10 wit: Or. Stapeion Goats, VALE
D. Leake, Col. Charles Guerrant, Maj. jams
Poor, Martin James, Doct. Ro. G. Parrish, Jo.:
Ford, VIM Ford, Geo w. Cox, Jackson Mi,
Thomas Massie, Jno. T. A. Martin, Col Jno y
TrevilIian, Richd Sampson, WIN. Salmor,
Thomas James Capt Daniel S. Carer C.
Fleming. VIM. NJ. Branch, Dabney Parrish D.,
Jos. Watkins, VIM. II. Mathews, VIM. Soulhar
Sam. Finch, George Mayo, John p. Cosby, San
l.. Powers, John c. Rutherford, David "
Crawford, Or. Thos. P. Watkins. Richard Woo.
bridge.
On motion, Resolved, That the Chairman ar.
Secretary DC added 10 the deiega ion, and ha, b:
proceedings Of This meeting be forwarded to ih.
editors OF The Richmond Enquirer and Examine
for publication
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-25
RICHMOND THEaTpE

MISS JULIA TURNBULL respectfully il,
IFl forms her friends and the public thai b.;
Beneill and last appearance will take place q
TUESDAY EVENING, Jan. 25tn, spon shicl
occasion varied and attractive bill of enera,
menls will be presented, tull description c.
which will be expressed in The bills OF the day.
Do1 book now open. Jan 25-l'
OST OR STOLEN from me on Saurts,
- afternoon last, three negotiable noe, q
$500 each, drawn by c. r. Barksdae & Broihs
and endorsed by Joseph E venable, PAYABLE /:
-, dated 20 h January, 1913. Ali persons ar
warned agains. trading for said notes. as psy
men has been stopped al the bank. The hudt
will please leave them at this office.
Jan 25-2t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-25

A CORRECTIONAL the notice OF the RicH
mond Weekly Republican, given BY US Two weei
ago. there was an error. In tina, notice il ";
called a neutral, bur should have been called
Wing paper. We assure the editors there v;
no wrong design intended. The Republican
an able Daily and Weekly Wing Journal, adv,
eating Gen. Taylor's claims 10 the Presidency
This error would have been corrected las, se,.
but was toreoilen.-[ Marion Pioneer.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-25
THEATRE

Tonight is The benefit and last appearance OF
Miss Julia TurnbuIl. She is a general tavorite
with our theatrical community; and We bespeak
for her. as she deserves, full house. Miss t. is
an easy and graceful actress, who is always IA
home" in every character she takes; and as a
danseuse commands the admiration and appa use
OF all.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-25
PETER GUERRANT, Chm
THOMAS Taylor. Sec'ty.

II CHESTERFIELD COUNTY Til,
Democrats OF Chesterfield are requested TO NEE
at their Court House on The second Monday il
February, for the purpose OF sending Delegates Il
the Democratic Convention proposed TO te bel,
10 the city Of Richmond on The 2S;h day Of Fe
brualy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-25
and Buchanan Turnpike Company-and con-
corning the Guyandollc and Kanawha Road.

We hope that we shall not be gully OF invidi-
Gus comparisons, when We say lharCapt. Bland
ing of the gallant Palmetto Regiment, on Sa'ur-
dav took the hearts OF The fair sex by Storm
We will 60 farther and say, that his youthful
appearance, his modest and disnihed bearing
and his intelligence manifested in every act, gam
Cd for him The kind will of the ruder sex ALSO
He is the grandson OF the distinguished Cnan
cel!or Desaussure of South Carolina, anu 'e''
the bar for The camp How CALAMITY he lousn''
is well known to the world. Ii may not, howeV-
,er, be generally known, that at the battle OF Gnu
ubusco, his company which had been reduced oy
death TO forty.ipe actually received f'!y etgA'
balls. His preservation, under all the circum'
stances, is most provden'ial. 1t is well Tor all
The bachelors in this region, that Capt. B. leii our
city so soon.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-25

The Union describes The ceremonies al 81.
Johns Church, at the iuseral Of the amenIed Col.
w. NJ. Graham, as most solemn and imposing.
The Presiden. and Cabinet, military officers and
citizens attended. Rev. Mr.. Pyne and MIR French
officiated. The former read an eloquent memoir
of the gallant deceased. The remains Of Col.
Graham were conveyed TO The Congressional bu-
rying.sround- members Of Congress from
Virginia acting as chief mourners.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-25

REPUBLICAN VOTERS OF HENRlCO.
You are requested to meet al the Court House
on the frs, Monday of February (cours day. 10
appoint Delegates TO The Republican Convention,
10 he held in the city Of Richmond on the % Of
February next. A full attendance is desired by
Many REPUBLICAN,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-25

1--WE are requested TO STATE that Mr.. BRlGos
the present delegate, will not be candidate 10
represent the county of Sussex in the next House
OF Delegates
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-25

We are compelled TO postpone The legislative
proceedings Of Yesterday. But little OF importance
was done. In the House, Mr.. Stephen son, from
The committee on Roads, reported three bills, viz;
to incorporate The Lynchburg and Tennessee Rail
Road Company-to incorporate the Clarksburg
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-25

- Attention is solicited to The Advertisement
in io-day's paper concerning Negotiable Notes,
lost or stolen.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-25
uURLEYS OFFICE, NJ. lOs East Ma
Street.

~ Ot<LDI . Ut TIL W. wv h@uV' VT
IL Street.
We will not hoas,.-aliow ~ 10 say,
IiuRLEY sells prizes every day.
dawn Nos Of Alexandria Lottery, No. :, January =
&c 4 81 q - 50 81 81 S. 60 81 ~.
Ticket Nos 80 G2, prize Of $50, sold and p.iG'
Splendid Scheme for TodAy-Drawing come,
hand by Telegraph To- night at O'Clock. Grand ~
tails: prize OF 100000, 10000, 5000, $50, y ,
500, 10 Of 900, &c, Sc. IS Nos, ~ drawn. lu
cts s5-sharrs in proportion. For sale until oe'ot.
night, nj HURLEf'S OFFICE. Jan. :
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-25

MANAGERs' oFFICE.-D. PAINE
INl CO., Richmond, Virginia.
This. Day-2 Of $4,000, 5000 $500, l,sC'
&c. 6G Nos, 10 drawn. Tickets S.
Also, he Dollar Loilery-$ "a 600, &c. 75N.s
ii drawn.
Drawn Nos. Grand CONSOLIDATED, No 4.
GO Is SO al 81 % 80 20 81 81 81 II Il
Jan 25
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-25
VIZ J. BIGGER'S PRIZE OFFICE OPT
w sile Exchange Hotel.
ao, ye who pant for yellow GoLp.

io,ye who pant for yellow GoLp.
Or wish, with cash, To cut u figure;
Call ere the prizes all sold
The "srG osrs" can he had Of BIGGER.
Splendid Scheme for To-Day. Capitals 81
600, 10 600, O0O $500, ?, I65, 10 Of 800, 100
1000, &c. IS Nos, u drawn. Sales close a.;
p. NJ. Tickets So
Dawn Nos. OF Alexandria, C'ass7:
&c 4 G. 81 40 40 81 81 81 GO So 40
Jan rs
T w. MAURY & CO, MANAGERS
y. No. ] City Hotel.
Drawing OF Leesbnrg. Extra, No. 3, January2i:
50 "a 80 81 l6 e. "a S 4 9 SO
The Capital 81 81 500, half Ticket, in this Lo,ur
sold by Suatton, Richmond, Va.
Drawing Of Alexandria Lottery, No. 7. Jan -:
66 81 81 40 ~ 62 81 81 80 So 80
For This Evening 500, 900 Capital. Ticket. 81.
To-Mouow-s3O, 900 Capital. Tickets $40
sa,ntday-siO, 900, 10000, 10000. Ttse.
SIS. Tickets for sale at MANAGERS OFFICE.
Jan. % Under City lio;s
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-25
FoR THE ESQutsr

Clothed in little brief authority,
Plays such fantastic tricks as make 4ngeis siygisr
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-25
THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.

quaintance with our fellow.citizens. we WISH
Them all happiness and prosperity in their iulufe
career, whether in peace or war They nave
richly Won their nations applause, and their no.
bic example furnishes bright incentive 10 Inc
rising generation, to stand By he rights and hon.
or OF The country, as these citizens have glorious
ly done-They have the cordial sympathy and
good wishes Of he Old Dominion. We need
add M, pnOre
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-25
Robert MaCaIfe

On TUESDAY EVENING, Jan. 25,
Will be performed the Drama, in acts, ca
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-25
RICHMOND THEATRE

FARE WE'LL BENEFI7' or
MISS JULIA TU RNB U LII.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09

A aEyAssE.--Jhe PensacoLp GastHc makes curious
and interesting in reference certain
connected with lares lagoon in that vicinity. Il scys
Until year since the lagoon, extending from the
Of harbor 10 within half mile Of the Perddo
Bay, distance Of eight miles, bad into
OR hay nj q point near the residence cf Major Chase tho
channel at one DINE admitting vessels draw and eight
feet and oil the vessels aon with bck or the Dividing Of
Fort McRce pase through this channel into the lagoon 70
discharge their cargocs Dy the action OF the surf rolling in
from the ocenn the entrance gradually closed.
"Thus the lagoon remained Tor several months constantty
receiving sccep.ions from the little streams making into IT,
until il WAS three feet above the level Of the bay and
sea- Al time young residing in the neigh
sust for tie iun Of the thing little ditch through the
sand low point The fort when the commenced
running, and in few hours il was cutting away every Ting
before it, and IN day there channel Of
hundred yards and in the deepest place twelve fourteen
feet. ta
"The channe has since been enccsching upon Tho
fort and few moths since began wash he base MAJOR
Chase SEEING that the beautiful fort that bod been erected
under his supervision, probably q million VI do-
lars in danger being blown up Ivy unexpected
N.Y. and knowing that the rested upon sandy un-
dalton, TUNED bis stopping the breach, and used
number Of methods but all failed, until the happy crpe-
dent suggested itself Of procuring some twenty thousand
sacks which were 6cd with SAUDI sewcd up, and tunbed
into the channel and in short time the water suceeas
fully stopped and the fort saved The Major Is now endeavos
ing 10 divert the into another channel but port
where the fort Is not "a such dangerous proximity"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09

They DO their Legislation very cheap ou' in Illinois, The
members Of the Legislature, under the constitution of
that S,ae receive but two dollars day for forty days. and az
the expiration o. that tine. IL they remain in session. is
drccd 10 dollar OF course. under these circumstances
The members viii manage do all their business in forty days
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09

UNITED STATES SrocK-rhe transfer books were closed
the l instant and matter Of course, all sales this
month Tor January delivery and Consequently with the
int rest of The sales Of ac loans Tuesday last
1861 which Is high lO9 would have been last week,
wien the interest sod with the stoek.-Jox Com.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09


seye 10 the Pacific coast.
Orders were also given Gen Wool then in command of
the forces a. Salo Monterey, and The Pho Grade from
ter send part Of the regular troops with him directly
California ard New Mexico. Pursuant this direction
cCmpsnies Of A AMI Of the ID goDas proceeded Up the
tight bank Of the Rio anIe Chihuaus crossed owe. TO
the Gs and down that river 10 Caiou ia. BY his time,
probable, they have reached their ultimate destination
One company dragons and Of Ii ht artillery were
also the Rio Gtarde and poc, ec the Mexican
side Of W tcsan,a Fe. These have already arrived in New
Mexico.
Two companies u the LIST regiment Of artillery have en-
barked New York, 10 atouId Cape Horn Uregcl
and the - regiment Of infantry hss sko lett proceed ny
the route, to California. As early in nc spring
passage be made the country other troops will be
n 10 Oregon 10 NUMBERS sufficient TO hold and protect bat
territory.
Troops % guard The Rio Grande nicr aud keep check
TIE n5cts 10 that quarter been ordcrr Texas ana
arrived their way their respective 5stos
The remainder of the army "a distributed the Iudin and
Norhcn oniiors and Atlantic End Gulf coas,s The
accompanying report from The Adu,ant General will furnish
in detail, information Of the distribution 0i tie army IN thc
several Departments INTO which the country hes been divided
The W.. WIN Mexico necessarily caused aoue de!ay il g.
tshishing the Oregon route The mounted life re-
gnent diverted from tat duty, for which oigira
y designed, 10 with the army 10 Mexico; ard
nov nanded 10 employ any part Of il cat Of TIE RoLy
Mountains. Notwithstanding tho demand ~ al forces
in the enenys country while the cocirued
were taken carly March, si7 70 select proper loc.,cs
ard es,ath the eastern section Of The rou'e 10 Orc
gop. On the Ia u une Of that yca- instructions ggC
for the csahishen; OF two OF these ras1pe Grand
sa where the road ID Oregon encounters the P5tt iye
and tie other Il or Near Fort Laramie During that sebon
some progress meie il constructing The work al the Tor
place but i, suspended the approach u
Preparations made - early in the spring,
il has been in 'e course OF construction dung the pa sea-
con but The Department unable how far has pro-
gresscd rrpor. has vet been received from the officer
chnrg D with lie superntendencc.
The aDonn II contributions and Svas OF captured property
49,
fn u full T,turns be accurately hsceftsined TIE
emoo thus far reported i s3,si4,37 ~ which viii he
somewhat increased by collected in New Merco and
California OF this amount s67 4g2 30 have been retained
for cxnses Of ccecGors s5f63Gy 30 paid into the Trea
sur, Of the United Stses $40 50 turned over TO 1s
oatins oce fl3,7i2 % credited By the Mexican Gov.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-12-09


better plan, however, will be to have the district
veyed and sold public auction the highest bidder in small
prcessay from 20 TO 40 In either case, there will
be nuders, whom for years will be almost imposs
BILE u exclude.
The discovery Of these deposes Of gold has entirely
changed the character Of Upper California it, people, before
Engaged cutyang their small patches ground and
guarding e herds of cattle and horses have MI gone the
ne their way thiheI Lsborcrs Of every trade
have e their work benches and usdesmen their shops.
Sailors desert their ships fat they arrive the coast
and have gonc with hardly enough hand.
to sp.esd a SAIL Two three al in San
Francisco with board. Many deserions too,
have takea place from the gaisons within the influence Of
these nes twenty six soldiers have deserted from the post
Of Scno9a twenty four from that Of San Francisco and
twenty Jour from Monterey For few days the evil appear
ed threatening that great danger existed tina, the gaons
would leave in body AMI refer you my orders CT the
25h Of July show the steps adopted this cont-
gercy shall spare exerIions apprehend and punish
desecrs, bot believe time in the history Of county
hes presented such temptations desert exist in Cali
fonia The danger Of apprehension small anu the pros.
pect Of high wages certain pay ard bountes 6es
aborng at the mines day more than
doubis soldiers pay aud allowances month, and even
the pay OF lieutenant captain hire servant. a
carpenter mechanic would listen to an oer Of les than
fifteen twenty dollars day. Could any crnbsaOu Of
ss Try mans fidelity than this And ready think
extraordinary mark Of favor should given to those
soldiers who remain faithful the flag throughout hi.
tempting crisis
no officer 1.-Two in California on his pay money
has te value the prices Of necessary articles Of clothing
and subsistence exohitant and labor hgh tina,
b,e coos or servant has become rposb, those
who earning from thirty 10 Giy dollars day. This state
Of things cannot last loey Yet from the geographical po-
son OF Calorn, and tie character il has assumed
mining Country, prices OF labor will always be high, aud will
hold out temptations 20 desert therefore have report,
IL the Government wish prevent deseons here on part
Of men, and 10 zeal the part Of officers their pay
must be increased very materially Soldiers both Of the
uneers aud regular service discharged ia this country should
he permitted at to locate their land warrants la the gold
district Many private letters have gone the United States
giving accounts Of tho vas, quantity Of gold recently discover
ed and may bS matter Of surprise why have made no
report on this subject Of earlier date. The reason IS that
could not bring myself TO believe the reports that heard
Of the wealth Of tho gold district until visited il myself
have no hesitation IN saying that there Is gold in
the country drained by the Sacramento ssd San Joaquin rivers
than viii pay the Of the present with Mexico hun
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-04-06
HING IN NEW YORK.

1fpe Ia ReDH5iique.--Gtdt Dem0nsirG-
fl0a IN Nstr TJTk.-rkrre IS to ~ a grand de-
monsiration OF sympathy with Frame at the
Psrk ~ New York. Tae Mayor vt The city.
Mr. Bradv. istu preside. The natives or rep
reseniatives OF niue different atiOn inclu-
dug The United States. have agreed to Join the
ALTAR. The common council of The citv have
adopted appropria Q means to make il impo-
sag aud expressive. Ii has resolved that the
National aud State f,gS b. displayed on the
public buildings aud the City Hail be illumi-
mated in the evening. There will also be a
procession. aud it is expected the iilulnina-
ton will be general. ln the Park there will
be one grand tribune, and TWO others. From
the first the Americans aud all whose laugua-
&c is English. will be addressed. Here, his
honor. Mayor Brady viii preside. From the
others the French and German languages. aud
those OF many nations will be spoken. A
beautiful address has already been agreed IT,
pon.
Englisenen aud France.-Thers was TO be
a meeting of the natives of Great Britain,
on Saturday evening, at Military Hall. New
York., Tor the purpose of expressing their
sympathy and sent ments on the late glorious
Revolution in France.
Practical .Syepathy.-The French citi.
zens OF New York city, have made arrange
nents for the calleciion OF a subscription Tor
the widows and orphfns and wounded at
Pans. Oh the memorable day OF February,
1918.