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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-28
Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun;
ours, Respectfully,
~ The Southern Planter requested 10 copy

Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun ,oo
WAsHISGToS, Dec. ~, l549.
The Chief Justice announced this evening that the Court
was equally divided in the of the L. Mint OF philadei
,inn whether the real estate of the United States Mint
subject 10 taxation by the city and county of Phadephia
il highly important The Court being divided four to four
his session This instance shows the necessity of having
odd number Of the Court always present ANY decision
is better than no decision.
II ia rlnored to-day that Mr. Bartlett of New York. has
becn Amounted Commissioner the Mexican Bounda-
ry. ,,-:-.-u ,...a 40
cordnp 10 umor TO 90 out Chief Astronomer but 10 do
the duty of Commissioner without the pay of the Commits
sioner, which, under the law, he cannot receive.
In the mean time learn that applications for the place
have been made By the friends of the highly qualified
gentlemen--Gcn. w. Gibbs Mcneil and Major Ially
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Telegraphcd for she Charlsstop Mercury
a, u

Z.
The sales of Cotton Friday amounted 5000 bales a.
frmer prices The quotation for Mddling is l0. The
sales of the week 81 900 bales The receipts are
81 1000 bales less than the time last year Moa
has declined: 1900 bbs prime sold at l9a 1919
New ORLEANS Dec g.
The Cotton market active SATURDAY, and the sale,
reached $500 bales at advance Of l. The quotation for
Middlng l0s. Rice 3s.
The steamship Ohio arrived last night, having California
dates TO the Goth November but nothing OF importance had
transpircd subsequent TO what has been received
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-28
TUE spoII SKATING WING PARTY.

The following from worthy and intelligent Democrat is
another evidence of tn. hatred which the Wings have Tor Inc
spois of Office We have, from time TO time puohsheh
statements, showing that the County courts OF THIS Com
nonwealih were filled almost exclusively by wings no"
the Democratic party have maintained their ascendany
this State with such fearful odds arrayed against thea
seems almost mystery Nothing but the justice OF
their cause and the kndng influence Of heir principles
the true principles of the consttuon-has served 20 ss
an and cheer them on the good work of upholdng ms
fr fabric of American Liberty The time has now arrived
when they should do justice themselves They have the
remedy in their hands, and while deprecate the intro
ducton of politics into the Judiciary, we cannot queF
submit and see one party mold exclusive possession of the
Courts of tins Commonwealth the prejudice Of the other
p' For the Enquirer.
Messrs EDITORS am gatifed that friends are
LAYING before the public lists of the ocehoders in the seye
ra counties in the State. From observations am salts
fed that strange appear viii nevertheless prove
,rne thai the Wings hold least double many of the OFF,
ces as the DEMOCRATS in this admittedly Democratic STATE
send YOU list for Rockbrtgc which have prepared with
some care and which will think be found correct
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-28

CONVENTIONAL. REFORM.

The Portsmouth Pilot publishes our article which, 1t says
contains the private opinions publicly expressed entertain
cd by the Junior Editor of THE PIo7, on this important
question and he takes the responsibility TO put for IN
the absence of the Senior
The Rockingham Register endorses the views OIL our hes
Dor of the Republican and adds
Gentlemen in the Legislature who insist in their speeches
that the West will do TO the me-,
nresent the popular feeling and wishes We doubt
Of the w0uDe Western s bsss and On no the
aloe are os anxious for Convention they TO be.
We have been made nearly sick reading Of The windy
speeches made BY Of the Western w ,has Dss
ZION so deyouy TO be wished by the people of every part
of the great Commonwealth they are doing all they cam
their advocacy of nothing but extreme measures TO prevent
il The people everywhere want Convention, and they
would rather have upon the present basis than not nave II
at all.
Let this concatoy spirit be KEEP, up throughout the State
and all will 60 smoothly, safely and satisfactorily to the
whole people
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-28
ryPCUTIoN OF THE MANNINGS. The execution

EXECUTION OF THE MANNIN GS.-The execution Of
Manning and his wife for murder Of OConner is said TO
be- with one exception the only instance record of the
execution at the same me in England of man and his
wife for murder In the year l700 Michael Van Bergen and
murder Of similar character that of the Mannngs and
committed not far from the locays-on Thames side
opposte 10 Ro,herhithe Their victim person named
Oliver Norris who inveged into their house and there
robbed and murdered hy them.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-28

For ne FHYIITrT
An adjourned Internal Improvement Convention will be
held in The town of Carksve Tuesday the 18Th OF Jan
nary nroximo 10 take immediate steps for the establishment
Of Railroad connection between said and the Rich
mond un Danvje or the Raleigh and CASTOR Railroads.
Deeraes from Ike companies each of the roads are re-
specuy invited 10 attend important measures VII pro-
bably be- taken and from present Indications carried out %
will pye new direction TO the trade Of GAINESVILLE and its
p'o"D'"S SEVERAL CITIZENS OF GAINESVILLE.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-28

~ Chill DREN'S FAIR.-For the benefit OF the Sun.
day School connected with the Second Baptist Church. will
on Monday afternoon the oath inst, O'clock
in the store No. 1874 Main street There will be refresh
lnents, and number of Fancy articles suitable for Christ
mas Presents.
p ) The Fair will continue during the week
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rI,I, aEcITsANT MHIGs IN CONGRESS.


The Sneaker who has been recently elected to preside
tho House of Representatives is all hands, admitted
be most fit man to fill that high station MT. oooo N
though comparatively young man, has, IN !"
ess uwon golden opinions from all his associates MS
mental powers are conceded to be OF the hrst ooer
hive been highly cultivated His temper and camness ~
times Of The HIGHEST excitement are most remaXaoie anu
stik;nr His aabe and gentemany department. MS KIM
nss Of d;snosion mixed with unyeding rnness OF pur
se when convinced he is right, are traits Distinguishing
him from most men, Honest in design, he surrenoelS Ills
ho,es convictions TO none To the South, ana the Deo
cratic party and his country ever true he never GIVES
under the heaviest pressure
Mr. Toombs the colleague of Mr. Cobb, could not recon-
ce /, 10 his pary associations 10 vote for him Us
Mr. STEPHENS was probably placed in the same conaoi
But both knew Mr. Cobbs fidelity 10 the Union ano inc M
,erests of the South They were ready to sacrcc hii anu
those interests and let their party succeed IN the eeco
,Jr Winbon For this neghbor OF the Times 'aAe'
them 10 task and gives them pretty sound drubblns
I,, family quarrel we are disposed TO interfere Our
motto is lei them fight out. But justice seems 10 uei'
rim, if Messrs Toombs and Stephens be well whipped ouf
,ood friend Mr. Cabe of Florida, should take at least one
dozen of the stripes Why she spared? His letter defence
Of Mr. Winthrop was repubshed by the National intelgeh
GER with great flourish of rumpes only day or SO De-
ore Congress- assembled Possibly Mr. Cabell may have
learned that his constituents would judge his conduct AND
il il WAS found that he had again erred they would not DC
.ucb mcrcfll uducs.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-28

THE CONFEDERATION OF MOSCOW. now e1hib-
Ting a, the Odd Fellows Hail. has been much admired and
highly spoken o. and together with the exhibition of the
magic art seems well worth the low price Us cents and the
time passed in attending the exhibition Tonight and TO-
morrow night will close the exhibition in Richmond Go
II
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-28

More than tro to one held by the Wings Is it not time
begin the work Of y ,be eosn,ure Dos
sess becoming sefcspect and independence 1hey WEI
sweep the Basement Whgs-one and all These gentlemen
have held their places quite long enough They have enjoyed
the honors and emounents Of Office for long series oil
years. and although indebted to the Democrats Tor he an
nua appointments Of them have manifested precious
little gratitude for the uvors From the tone ana iahgus
NJ rho hg press would be led 10 the conclusion hat
they regard these offices their peculiar property or
at any rate that the present ncumoents heafa' heaa'oSO
ne Democratic majority in the Legislature SHALL under
all the existing circumstances reeect these men, iey WI"
deserve The denncaons of the Democratic party ana press
the State and their want Of independence VIII
subject them to the taunts and bes OF the wings
Our political friends waiting anxionsy 10 see
the men who refused rcappont Ward and CHAMBERS VIII
dcr,lv hack out and acknowledge that they have done
wrong To appoint Heath, Richardson f. Co., after all they
have done would be most ngonou3 BACK ou'. IAN "cy
dol" "ii' 'hey 10 ~ D"'' ''' A DEMOCRAT
4 FEW MORE LEFT.-Whe on this subject we may
as well publish the following, which we find in the Lynch
burg Republican of Monday last: H..
The history OF this nopay Administration Is the history
o If prescription Unprecedented in the annals OF
partv history Notwithstanding the pledges that Genera
ayr made before the election that he would proscroe ho
mon for opinions sake and that he had no friends 10 re-
ward or enemies punish thousands OF Democrats nave
been turned of Office And for what Because lhey were
Gen Tavlors political enemies and his political FRIENDS
wanted their places Where is the Wing that has angh 10
saw agans, this Where the Wing that has raised his voice
this ruthless prescription Stl 20
When o who had served their country faithfully not ony
civil Offices but il The battle field and when men VINO aa
escaped with their lye and shed their blood 10 sustain e
honor of their country turned out oil ohce SIMPLY DE-
cause they were Democrats Wing raised his voice against
all right But sooner does the Dsmoe and
Legislature of Virginia turn whs & h h crv Of nro
scpiion is raised by the whg parry They say that is
"r" and pernietous system If It rue and Psrn9oS
for the Legislature of Virginia. 10 prescribe lhO
wonder what kind of system it is for ho-pariy admins
,raon 10 prescribe Democrats In the eyes
"a mat that ten thousand should be by noparty adj
minstraon turned out of office contend that it is equally
;ms That ONE HUNDRED Wings should be prescribed oy
If we are TO Judge from tho beginning that the Democrats
have made in Legislature there is no doubt tnat tney
will make "clean sweep" trust that they VIII continue the
good work begun until there is not Wing left as ona
mem Of Democratic mercy"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-28

THEATRE-The "Flower, Of the Forest is a handsome
piece the scenery of which, do not think has been sur
passed in this city for severaye The last scene parcu
lary is tasteful display Of ingenuity This beautiful spec
tace is 10 be performed tonight for the 9Th and last time
Those who admire such exhibitions should POI visit the
Theatre tonight
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-28

A mechanic in London has invented machine for the
purpose OF Awakening himself early In the morning To
dutch clock is attached lever which may be SET any 81
ven hour ana hen the time arrives is reeased BY the
clock, when the machinery rTss bell, and gnes MATCH
which lights an oil lamp
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-28
;EfR8L CITIZENS OF GAINESVILLE.
Far The Eu1uire

FOR the Enquirer.
Messrs Editors You will obge OF your subscribers
" publishing the following list OF thirty hogs raised by
captain Robert u overbey of the county OF Meckenourg
nd killed the Both ultimo nj The age OF iron" sixteen "
month"; Average weight 23oi: pounds.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-28

The great National monument Washington has noW
reached height of fifty feet and begins odeyeop itself 10
the eye in al the beauty Of It's majestic proportions
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-28

NEW YORK NOTES.-THE following are the assess
ments OF the leading hotels New York city, for the tax list
Hotel sl35oOO, French's Hotel $4,000; Howard Hotel
Sll09O0.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-28

MR.. coBB.-Mr Greeley, in late letter from Washing
written several days before the election OF Speaker
pays the following just tribute TO the character and qnahhca
lions of the new Speaker:
Of decided CAPACITY tact and energy Personally barely
know him but in parliamentary tactics he has superior
and as a presiding ofcer On Committee of the whole ne
eynced courtesy with energy decision with impnrtal
w. His politics. general and sectional IRE Of the stamp
cannot see the beauty of but know Of man holding like
opinions respecting slavery extension the tariff etc. wnon
7 would sooner see chosen.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-28

SMALL NOTES.-The House of Delegates again
Disgusting the question of allowing the Banks 10 Issue small
notes This favore of the Banks is destined again
10 be defeated and is idle time in discussion as
no new arguments be advanced in it's favor Specie
more in circulation than usual and small notes OF other
States have become comparatively scace so much So that
our subscribers obliged gold dollars and ca
giles ake their emances instead OF the rags they former
II semi EinccsHs Democrat.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-28
Photographed io- the baltimore American.

WV IItt' T.
The hour market is irer and prices tending upwards
with good Eastern demand The sales to-day amount 10
1900 bbs at 81 IS 81 81 for common State and Western
brands Southern and Gcncssee remain firm previous
Sales of 800 bushels red wheat 100 cts; Genesee ZIG
lis 10 2O There is frmness in corn sales Of go
900 bushels al 81 cts for Mixed and So so for yellow
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-28

James Lenox of New York has contributed $500 10 tbs
Washington Monument.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-28

A NEW TRADE.-A letter from San Francisco OF Isl
November saws 1.-The arrivals OF ships from the United
States have been limited but have large numbers from
ASIA Ito coast and other countries OF Chinese
arriving is enormous they brought in cargoes BY En-
esh vessels and sold the highest bidder on
The Cooler system shade less than absolute slavery This
is as species of trade that will get its quietus from tho
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-28
RAILROAD TRANsP0RTATIoN

nN and after Monday, 3lst the Richmond
Potomac Railroad Company viii be- prepared 10 receive a'
nn the nrd,rc and merchsndise which may be offered
All articles viii be- delivered AMI from the and ufke i
psnyinr the articles Transported must have The gross
thereon. -, ~ y. T. .rnrrtou
Dec. q ouIeHhcnor- " II'-sl----
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S S@a p TIMES uoME.-cHALK,s OFFICE, No. O.

n Office. We moderate price. ~ 81 m,n
anal a. many Horses Strawberry Hill Farm me,
the city. ED"o-'D" 10
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-28

MEDICAL SADDLE BAGS new p sJ Johnston,
yl cheap Medical Saddle Bags, received py Drisps@
Dec. y
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-10-19
False Pride.

o. The foles and weaknesses Which dis.
figure the human character, we know none
more contemplate than that which leads
some men to be ashamed Of humble paren-
tage, and TO regard as beneath their d,gnl
~ the vocation OF tEer parents, where It is
a mechanical one. Pride of this kind in
dcates weak brnIn, as we'll as pergerse
iempers. There are number. of young men
however, in this country, the sons Of me.
chanics, who could not be induced to soil
tbeir finaers with the toos Of their fathers
trade, and who vet. with strange blind.
aess, do Got seem to perceive that, if the
vocation of a mechari~ is unworfhv gen.
'lcmen, the tGIut mus, attach itself TO a me
CHANCES sons, and prevent them, whatever
their vocation from beng considered the
peers OF men Of gentle blood"
On the other hand, We are glad 10 see
lhal,he number Of young men in his country
IS increasing, who, endowed with common
sense and genuine tepubcenism, show their
estimate Of the dignity of labor by volun.
,arlly becoming apprentices to some trade,
after having flushed collegiate education.
As time rolls on, and wiser views OF the
responsibility OF mechanical pursuits pre-
vail IN American society than those which
have been imblbed from foreign works of
fiction, we shall SEQ the professions, now
overstocked, abandoned for more profitable
snd equally honorable fields Of labor
Responsibility will then be based, no! upon
the nature Of mans vocation, but upon
the manner in which its duties are perform.
ed. Act well thy part, there all the
honor lies" will be a sen,imen, universally
ackno~ lodged.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-10-19
Scotch Sahbatlls.

have heard many curious stories illus.
;ra'!re OF thu, vcDeralion with which the
Sabbath is regarded IN Scotland. Let me-
mention one or two. A eeoogist uhile
IN the country, aud having his poke, ham.
MGR with him, lock it out and was chip.
ping The rock by the way side for examin-
alton. HIS proceedings did not escape the
quick eye and ready tongue of en- old
Scotch woman. What are you doing
here, man y Don't yoa setl I'm break.
ing o stone" Y'ate doing mnir Than
that are breaking the Sabbath"
Another old womsn's inquiry Of one who
on the Sabbath day passed her Oh the road,
singing a he went, was equally character.
lsiic. 1t was very brief; Songs, man, or
psalms = No", am aware tina, many
readers viii a, once say, "wha. ultra Sc.
verify y and will be only able 10 see some.
thing absurd and ridiculous in these say.
inss. Others, among whom readily mum.
Der thy self, will view them in light alto.
gether dtierent-as apt, amusing and char.
scterls!lc, no doubt, bat as most valuable
testimonies TO the strong religious feeling
Of the people, aud TO ,ha. babltual decision
with which many amoug them carry out
those sctipiural principles regarding the OBJ.
servauce Of the Lords day, which they
have imblbed in their childhood and put
INTO p nc,ice from Sabbath TO Sabbath dur.
lns the couree of their lives.
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81.
A Nobie.l,cartcd vvrcckcr.

Tue SIlem On. J Standard relates The
following Of Capt, Joseph GaskilI, Jer.
>ey shoremsn, Of whom the Newark Daily
Advertise adds, that "he has assisted on
various occasious in rcscuing sir hundred
'ersons aud millions of property from ship
wreck, without hnvIsg ever received one
cent by way Of remuneration
Captain G.. is as unaseuming as he is
brave, and II is with the creates, difficulty
he can be induced to enter upon a recital of
his adventures, which have been sufficient.
~ numerous, on our wild and desoote ebore
to I'll a most interesting yo'ume.
Last April brig drove ashore near
Great Egg Hatbor. The night was dark
end the storm ragged lurously. As usual
the fishermen crossed the sound TO the
beach, bu, their boats wee all too heavy
to be carried over, and i, was impossible
10 pass them out The inlet. la the extreni.
~ of drepsir, and u hile the vessel vas mo.
mentariIy expected % to pieces, Capt. G..
arrived with diHlnu,ve gunning.skiG,
decked over except small space, scarcely
large enough 10 seat The rover. The skIf
Was soon carried across the beach, launch
ed INTO the surf, and Capt. g. seq ~ The
oars, started directly through the bteskets
FOR the brig. Every wave Of course sub,
merged tie tiny craft, but, drenched and
hai.frozen, be finally artlv d alongside.
The captain and crew were stuck with
nston'shncnt a, The lemefty of The bold
sailor, and forgetting their o"n peril, hail.
ed her, +" Skid ahol where are you boundi"
Capt. G.. received enc Of the crew from the
bow spirit, who, sitting with lis back 10 the
Stern, formed a braskwaler. and by this
means was safely landed. Notsi'hstaud.
ing the GOODNESS OF tho weather Capt. G. B
continued his tips until every man was
saved and sunrise found him struggling
for full hour, on his las, trip, with the
captain cad his dog. The entire crew
would undoubtedly have perished had il
not been for The In,repdiiy Of Capt. G. in
on. in his mere egg shell skif.--
No offer Of money would have induced him
to perform this noble act, but the know
ledge that felow.creaiures demanded his
assistance, appealed 10 the heart, end com.
nanded the aid of the generous sailor"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-10-19
20 ETRY.
Soar High: Soar High:

Soar high roar high nor fear TO fiY--
Think not abou, the falling
Stay no, TO shrink upon the brink
0fLigh or holy calling;
Bat. being right. with all ,lIy might
Go oD--ihr clouds Of SORROW
That Lore 10 day obscure Wy way,
May all BE- .oae TO morrow.
Tie world may snecr. and laugh and jeer.
Yet soy not for rcpining;
Alike Tor all. lie great and small,
Cfesison'r III hi IL shining.
Take heart Of oak. there is M stroke
Alan siikss. but il may aid him
Fer II the decd from good proceed
Say aha, on Earth shall shade him
A. every JOY "a unetnploy
IL an ungrseious measure,
So every gyfl ne cast sdri.i
IA noA. wasted trcaturc
And Il may be. perehancc ,f We
Should ono alike refuse them,
We may in vain strive 10 regain
The slishles, power to Use them.
soar high soar high nor fear 10 1y--
Think not about tho falling
There is power in every hoGr
To help US in our calling
II only more ss would adore.
And seek tie mighty aiding,
Nor rack our brains. and take ouch psins
10 scafeh for thiugsso fading.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-10-19

A man who is very rich now, was very
poor when he .as boy. When asked how
he go, his riches, he replied -" Ny faith
er laugh, me never to play TIL my work
WIS flushed, and never TO spend money I'LL
| had earned it. Ii | bad but one half
hours work to do in day, | must do that
the frs, thing, aud IN half an hour, and al
Ter was allowed to play and could then
play with much moro pleasure than # |
had the thought OF on unfinished task be-
fore my mind. early formed the habit OF
dong every thing in ls time, and i, soon
became perfectly easy TO do so. II is to
this h,bi, ose my prosperity"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-10-19
From the sriri, Of the Times.
Scarin. Il Crowd.

S,andiug at a Post Office IN one of our
Southern States, was introduced to a very
respectable looking aud intelligent Metho.
dist Clergyman, with Nhom | euleIed into
conversation.
He proved n cheerful man, and the dis
course fell upon the eccentflcltles OF preach.
ers. owe The groundwork Of the follow,
ing anecdo'e Of the celebrated LoIenzo
Dow TO this reucontre.
Dow was very exact in the appointments
he made, and sometimes arranged them a
long way ahead He once preached near
one OF the small towns OF Upper Georgia,
aud told his congregation, on that day one
year he would preach to Them again 7
The next season, on "a Saturday afternoon
preceding the Sabbath Of the appointed
time, the old mau was jogging along The
main road tn the ditectiun OF his cOngre.
cation.
He noticed before him stout little ne.
gro boy, Of peculiarly active step and man.
ner, who carried IN his hand small tin
horn, such as are used TO call the people TO
their meals.
Dlw, according to his usual manner, en-
tered INTO conversation with the boy, and
found be was about to visit the cougrega
ton he had appointed TO meet.
1.-THE iru,h must be told, Lorenzo had
an idea that The character Of his flock was
tina, OF reckless. ifollcksome, careless
people, upon whom i, was necessary &c
make very decided impression, or his
! lime would DO thrown away among them,