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h5- 1hs OHy DD1l for he Sale Of DILLEYS ORIGINAL
aud ONLY GENUINE MI GICAL PAIN EXTRA cruz is at
No Isl Charlss street. III II
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Departures This Day.

H-SEE ADVERTISEMENTS ON THIRD PAGE
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Gre0g Liquidation Sale.

IMMENSE AND REDoUBLED ATTRACTION
GLORIOUS .NEWS TO PURCILaSERSl
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.,r ne, GREAT REDUCTION!
SlhS Shawls Cashmeres Moussens de Lanes French Mernr
- Cioaks Vse ManlRs, Paetots and all styles Vi Fall
Winter Goods This Day reduced price fully per
do THOMAS BRADY'S, % Chartres st.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-05
JACOB FAITHFUL, Jr.
To the Eii9rs of the Enquirer

Louisa CoURT House, March Isl, 1850.
Gentemen1 have II your paper OF to-day letter
addressed you BY Mr. Clayton c. Coleman who acted
Chairman the meeting held in this coIn,y IL February
last by which Preamble and Resolutions, relative the
question Of Slavery and the Southern Convention were
passed
Mr. Coleman is entirely Mistaken think in saying that
the portion OF the preamble which ne quotes stricken
out by common consent and is therefore entitled
place In the proceedings. drew the preamble aud report
ed 1t the meeting from the committee Tin cxtenso" Al
the request of Mr Colem moved strike of the
resolutions which referred the action of the other South
ern States, touching Southern Convention The motion
vas accepted and the resolution sands substitu
ted lie cid 10: request else that know Of
to move amend sre ont any portion Of the preamble
and no such motion me meeting The vote
was taken upon preamble reported " me and it
appears in the Enquirer and II adopted wihou. dis
sentnr voice. After the vote taken Mr. Coleman de-
sired strike in the transcript, understood him.
the latter a-. OF the paragraph TO which he refers proms
ed do So h-sng al the time that had right
take such step after tic vote had been TAKEN without
reconsideration There seemed be division of opinion
upon the great questions in which lie Whole South feels
doep an interest and therefore attached ie conse
ouence 10 the objections which Mr. Coleman made 10 me-
nor ad think that he thought them of any importance
himself else come other action would have been taken
,ion which may suppose that there only ap
which the capous might infer that he apprcres proceed
ing which Virginia most bitterly condemns.
Very respectfully, J. L. GORDON.
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Foy tis Eao,liirey
KING & QUEEN SENATORIAL ELEcTloS.

Not having heard OF any candidate yer represent this
district, would sugss. that. far as have heard any
opinion on the subject expressed 1t yield Gloucester
the representative if she desire and will las she cnn pre-
sen, e1itabie candidate. The impression made by Mr..
Colin Clarke when candidate four years ago, was in this
COUNTY most favorable both talents and manners and
although voted almost unanimously for Of our highly
popular citizens nevertheless placed high estimate
The qualifications of Mr. c. and would nov be pleased 10
abilities and bearing would be ornament TO the Diec
and do service 10 the State.
We are in the midst Of the most serious cTis. tina,
have had 10 encounter he days of the revolution ani
we should call our ano discreet devote
themselves 10 the scrce of the State ard the country
i: POSSIBLE from the impending catastrophe.
Should Il no, be Agreeable Mr. Clarke become can
dd.e If Gloucceer will present any good and man.
have heard Mr. Ca,le and Mr. Lowell spoken Of avorably
no will doubt not DO sustained most cordially By very
msny DEMOCRATS OF KING QUEEN.
february 2sS 1890
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RICHMOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

We mentioned in Yesterdays paper That The House OF De
esates had adopted substitute 10 the bill reported from the
committee, concerning the ,weniyhst circuit BY lis pro
visions Judge Robertson will doubtless be restored 10 the
Judgehp of the chancery e AID another Judge appointed
20 ill the vacancy caused BY the dea:h Of Judge Nicholas
Although the the adoption of the substitute was
close one 5S TO 55 believed the bill amended will
be passed The second section Of the BILL TO the
Senate, Is as follows;
"Fo- the county OF Hcarlco and city Of Richmond there
shall De held circuit which shall be called the circuit
court OF o for county OF Hen:co and another circuit
CONT which shall be called circuit court or ctaaeery toI
hs 5ca,r Henrco; and judges shall oe elected one
for the siid circuit of law the other for the said circuit
,ourt OF cancev Each OF the said judges shall reside in
,hs CITY of Richmond o. within Eve miles thereot anc
each of them shall be Judge Of the general court
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- The Wing and other Richmond papers requested to
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE IN GoocHLAND.

DEMOCRATIC IN UOCCHLSND.
To the Editor, Qfite Enquirer.
This good old democratic county having been wrested
from last election by dssenSion in our own ranks
il has been and serious ubec OF thought on the
part of the democratic voters 10 the best means OF estor
ing harmony and thereby securing the selection of cand
date oil our party in the coming election. But two
paes have been prominent that OF we'll known md long
ri ed veteran Col Peter Gueant and that Of John G.
Rutherford the young and talented son OF your worthy
towneman. Either OF these two seemed 10 be fitting and
proper percons bear the banner of their party in the
preaching struggle Yet friends both sides warm,
red TO Convention aud discussed that warmth of partial
feeling would deter many friends CT Inc defeated party,
from raiyng TO the support of the Col9eption
didatc Under these circumstances II though. lest
that Contention should be held but that the rival parties
should between themselves arrange their claims and Of
them apnear the candidate of the party without the inerven
ton OF Convention Accordingly, last court, NJ
Rutherford and appropriate aad!ess 10 the Demo-
cratic voters of the county, with dsinsrssed generosity
which reflected credit upon himself and upon The
which he espolses and which should be example through
out the State resigned his claims In favor of Col Guerant
and solicited for him, tho part of his Rutherfuords
friends the same eAcr,ion which he himself would
,hesrfuv employ in his behalf Col Gucrrant therefore,
stands the candidate of the Democratic tarty TO represent
the county Of Goochland in the next Legislature, and
we can b hope and believe that every Democrat whc loves
his cause anc wishes II success will lay aside all personal
Feelings If any sucm erst and manuly cast his vote for
Col Guerran and thus preren, further INSTRUMENTATION
ot me political of his County Mr. Rutherford de-
serves the thanks of the Democrats cs .he which
he has pursued the So from tho fact that had ne in
sisted upon resting his claims upon the decision OF Con-
vcnton he would all probability, have secured the nom
nation Ii |. also due Col Guerrant 10 say that there
The disposition on hs part TO resign IN favor o.!
Mr. Ruthcco-d could he have thereby advanced the
Of his party. Nsy hope that similar course will Nc
adop,ed thros sLout the State where there cAs
.,!ct Ct rival ,llms. DEMOCRATIC LooKER-oN.
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Photographed for the Charleston Courier

WV URLEANs, I EnRtARf =
LATER FROM SAN FRANCISCO. The s.ea;nsh
Alabama from Chagres with is pass myers aud sij0OOO
gold dust arrived NewOeans this day She brings dat
from San Francisco 10 the lith o. January.
Sacramento City had been inundated BIZ the overflow
the river, and immense quantity Of cattle and other pr
pcr,y estimated al millions had been swept AVA
and the Inhabitants suffering from this great CALAMITY
The mines Stockton had been attacked by body
Chas several Americans Killed and the taken
soncrs but w,t. soon after released. Great excitement
vailed in consequence and it supposed that the C1r
would b. expelled om the country
We happy - learn that Mrs. Fremont had recoSeIt
from her Illness and, with her husband was atsr
departing ior lhe United States.
NEW ORLEANS MARKET-T~o ,hogaaEa beles
Cotton disposed Of after The receipt af the Amca
news al fully C decline. Mddlng | :. The market
still unsettled
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-05

We have received Of late many communications from the
country presenting the OF candidates Tor seats In the
Legislature eea that have been imposed on in some
cases by the writers OF such communications Some OF them
being anonymous and having fictitious signatures
To shield ourselves and trouble 10 writers we beg 10
remark that communications of this character will In no
DO published unless accompanied by come responsible
NAME personally known to the Editors We have our doubts
as TO publishing these nomination, ALL because they Of
sen create heartbunngs and eases among friends and
endanger the success Let Democrats adhere
10 tho time honored usages of our party meet in public
meeting consult with each other select their strongest
candidate one who will concentrate the strength of tho
" let them adhere TO the old and weyred maxim OF
union harmony sefdena concession, everything Tor the
cause nothing for men, aud ali be we-or rather what IS
begun well will be EerY apt TO end well.
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GooCHLaSp COUNTY

y
A public meeting the citizens Of Goochland will be held
at the March Court In that county, for the purpose Of
bonding 10 the resolutions the Virginia Legislature upon
the subec. of Southern Convention The Southern Con-
yenon resolutions postponed indefinitely at the
nrary Court, as has exungy stated by the Editors
OF the Albany Atlas and other abolition and e-soi papers
the North Their postponement was moved by one who
approved resolutions and only moved their postpone
nirnt order that, subsequent day. and after due
notice. they might be considered and acted upon In fuller
meeting Of the people, With this understanding, the mo-
lion for postponement unanimously carried Ii Is be-
eved tina, the people Goochand without distinction OF
plrtv are DESTROYS hold meeting their Court
vlen such actior will be taken all doubts in
regard 10 tho position Of this good old county.
MANY CITIZENS.
- The Wing and other Richmond papers requested to
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For the Enquirer.
KING AND QUEEN SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

KING AND QLEEN SENAlOhlaL Dlo NIL.
essrs Editors-Havng understood that the present Sc
na,or from the district composed of tho counties OF King
lnd Queen King William, Gloucester Mathews and Mid
dlesex declines being candidate the next election for
State Senator would respectfully submit 10 the voters OF
this district, the name Of William H Roy Esq, Of Mathews
Is gentleman in every respect suited to I'll that otce Il
needless TO enumcrae the many quales possessed by
Mr. Roy rendering him peculiarly fit for TINS once They
arc well known 20 Of Tho voters of the district VIII
only add that his sound Democracy ardent devotion u
the Southern principles and incorporating opposition 70
inc Winot Provso doctrines viii 10 hs constituents
lie IS elected representative of their rews ard
faithful defender Of their rights. MANY VOTERS.
M,thews February 49, 1850.
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VIRGINIA CONVENTION BILL.

The bill 70 Take ths OF the people ON The ca OF
State Convention amend tho Constitution and provide
forogsn1ing the passed the Senate on Saturday with
out amendment and is row the law Of The State The fol
lowing the
AyEs.-Messrs Dennis (Speaker,) Rivss Woods, Daniel
Car:inston lsoe pitts Snackeord O2e Turner Stanard
Harve Denea!e Gan,ha, Jones, Jones' Amber and 10
gers-.7.
Edms,on, Cowen, HarSood McCauy, Parrott, and Fry
II.
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For tie Enquirer

DE-uUCHAIS IMORELIND
For past candidate presenting our views
Of the and principles which should predominant in
has been presented for the suages of the
citizens Of thIe comfy This think wrong True We
In decided minority The necessity OF expressing upon
all proper OCCASIONS willingness promote the faith
which cherish however still exlss athout an,cipa,.
ing therefore, any active canvass The ability IL any man
siiec rho among wing fellow citizens.
may call upon you the approaching spring election
unite your votes upon iemocrat' And who more
deserving Of this mark Of confidence than John W. Hun
gerford IT, the active, enerprsing, intelligent young far
re the worthy scion Of OF sterling democrats B.
February 23d, 1850.
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN HENRICO COUNTY
At meeting Of portion Of the Democrats of the coun-
" Of tIenrco held their Cou House Oh March 4h Dr.
John ~ Powell appointed Chairman and Thomas
Ritchie Jr. Secretary.
The Chairman briefly and appropriately stated the object
Of the meeting.
On met.o9 committee consisting of Messrs. 4. Robin
son. Jr y. +. Kiwe D. f. Gardner, B. NJ. Morris and
Thos Richie Jr. appointed prepare business for the
action of the meeting
On motion Of Mr. T. Robinson, IT, it was Resolved, Tha,
is proper that Democratic candidate should be nom
mated.
NJ Robinson from the committee reported the following
resolutions;
Resolved Ths, - be nominated as the candidate 10
be voted for BY the democrats of this county.
Resolved That will al, honorable eSertions 10
sure the success Of our candidate
On motion of Mr.. L. W. Gazebrook, lha blank In the
first resolution filed with the of Ro. 4. Mayo
Tbs resolutions were then unanimously adopted
Mr.. Mayo accepted the nomination. and pledged hmse
relax in no eilo. 10 bring out the whole Democratic
strength.
On motion of Mr.. Bowe the Chairman was instructed
appoint committee OF vigilance OF FIVE persons for each
company district
Dc notion, the proceedings of this meeting ordered
TO be pubise! in the Democratic papers Of the city Of
Richmond. JNO. ~ POWELL, Chairman.
THo= Richie, ia, Secretary
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KING AND QUEEN cor 4 " H"Su'

Toe citizens of King and Quenn county favorable TO the
call OF Con.eHiion amend the Constitution OF Virginia
requested G. March Court take such steps as
they may deem advisable prco!e the object In view
And also, consider the propnety Of nominating can.
dda,es favorable 70 reform Of our present Constitution
represent US in the Senate and House of Delegates
MANY WIGS Axp DrAocnArs
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Photographed for the Baltimore Republican and Argus.
. i s..O

Although the wings and ter journals undertake to sno
~ tie report thar there dicue. in the Cabinet
have il upon the Rest authority that Mr. CLAYTON ha
rendered lis resignation with iu purpose Of retiring
but he was ".er persuaded ~ remain in. The difficulty
i moi yet settled, and may in grand b!Jw ~
WASHINGTON March 2 ESQ
The Senate yesterday confirmed the following nominl
tiuns
L. Collins Lee District Attorney for the State Of Mary
land vice William L. .IarshaIl whose term had expired.
Fletcher Webster, Surveyor for The POI. Of Boston vc
Cen John McNiell deceased.
Mr. Polk, Collector for the port of Wilmington bel vc
Mr.. Brobson deceased.
The Senate rejected the nomination of Lieut. Ewo!I OF III
Dragons.
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DIED, al Orange Cout,h house the morning of the 3
of February after illness of about six weeks Mr. JON
MILLER, formerly OF Port Royal, aged about g. years
Though no died amongst strangers he received d
ness and attention during his long lines. his situation IL
CURED.
-. The Fr.derick.burg Recorder will pease COPY.
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We are requested state that in consequence OF meeting
with severe injury BY the upsetting OF the stage In
which he was travelling, on his way home VIM l. "ooton
ESQ., compelled DO absen. from his seat In ihe House
ri Delegates for short time.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-05

Father Mathew was In Montgomery Alabama, on the COIN
February administering the temperance pledge ne iaa
added 10 hi. list the names of hundred czens OF that
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The Cholera has again mado its appearance in New YORK
According 10 the report of the City Inspector 10 death' from
,h,, diaease occurred last week
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Miss Kimberly also In Montgomery treating the cia-
zens with her popular readings of Shakespeare Her auden
ces were quite large
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We ask attention the advertisement In another column
Of Messrs McConky Co.'s steamboat line for Fredecks
burg Va and all hein,ermedate landings on the Rappaha
mock River.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-05

FEMALE DOCTORS-Two young ladies. Miss Amira
Pram and Miss Mary Ward have become regular students
In the medical department. Of the Memphis Institute
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s1ees,s Tr,ble, B.rbss uad c;ump were abesn.
MARYLAND

has passed both houses of the Legislature Of Mary
land 10 permit slaves BIZ brought into thar Ss from other
States but with the povso thar they must not be brought
70. the purpose Of treftc
bill has been introduced Into the House 81 Delegates 70
p-oh, the Banks of s.s.e issuing no'se of less &C.
nomination than So.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-05

We regret state that Mr. Charles s. Hall Will not Dc
candidate for reelection 10 the House OF Delegates rom Inc
counties of Randolph and Barbour the next election
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-05

Ii gives pleasure publish the following card from our
worthy friend Capt Martz We can cordially bear our les
;nony 10 the high character which Capt artz enjoys
amongst his fellow members ana to the zeal which lie
IA. manifested on the floor OF the House OF Delegates for
he deemed most conducive best interests of his
constituents;
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-05

By the late Hague explosion in New York. hlrty
wives have ossn made widows and nearly hundred chill
dren made orphans The amour, received from citizens foF
,hs., .e.ss up 70 the 7rsssa, :!n:e :s Is 500
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-05

Mr. Thurston the delegate Congress from Oregon drov.
himself and family out there from Iowa few years since In
. IN
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Dr.. HALL has bsen nominated by the Wing. Of Henreo
a. candidate for the next Legislature.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-05

Hackett and Jamison performing in Mobile at las
accounts Burke Is performing in Washington city
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The Democrats of Dealers Station OF Bowman a,a
Sand Hill precincts Marshall County have nominated WEI
lgton Jenney candidate for the Legislature al the
ing Spring Election subjec, 10 the decision OF
OF the Democracy of the county TO be held al the
House on the 9th March.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-05

" RICHMOND, March A. 1850.
Geptlemen You will please announce me as candidate
o reelection represent the county OF 20 the
snsral Assembly OF Virginia and obige yours &c.
~ HIRAM MARTZ.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-05

Il gives pleasure TO say that Dr. Beverley R Fleming
of Halifax has resumed his in the House of Dele
gates avins been absent several days past from ndsposi
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IT. ~ LlJ;,ors of n, E,nouirer

To The EdIOrS OF me Enquirer
Gentlemen In your paper of Saturday last kind
friend has been pleased nominate for the Senate
With many tnana a Democrat and other friends who
have written mo in lhs conreSion for this taterin9
manifestation of their continued confidence beg leave
specrfuy ask Of them not 10 press my claims farther
Knowing the worth Of present Senator and believing hs
be entirely approved by his constituents II
secure his election without opposition advised agans
his Withdrawing from The canvass before the publication OF
his card and have since become party 10 eor. now
being made his further services The propety
and probable necessity of doing this, cannot earnestly
urge upon my friends and the district.
think know Mr.. Harwood well enough 10 say, TIM,
though he prefers retire from public life he yet sufficiently
appreciates his obligations his constituents yield his
own preference their will and particularly ii made TO be-
ieve the Interest OF his party requires IT, May not Thea
be pardoned for suggesting the dact the propriey
dominating Mr. HARDWOOD once and In such as
10 ensure his acceptance' a. n. SHEPARD
Monday. March !, 1850.
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n N, Editors NJ The ENQUIRER

10 TIE EdH0r3W me Enquirer
Gentlemen: vas somewhat astonshed 10 see in your
umns this morning the notice Of appointment purpone
been made BY Second Washington viz: that OF
James s. Speed Of Louisville as Marshal for the State Of
Kentucky This Mr. Jimmy Speed (as he called by
Louisve upon the agitation OF the emancipation question
las, in Kentucky took strong ground in favor Of H.
but previous 10 announcing himself as candidate for the
Convention as advocate of emancipation he took par
cuar pains 10 dispose of his negroes al very fair and
satisfactory price, after the doing Of which, were more
eloquent than he in settling forth the claims OF the African
and Ia eIhong tho people make sacrifices In their favor
This indeed Is appointment worthy 10 be recorded
one Of tho glorious deeds Of the Regency. b.
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Meetings being held in vacu. counties o: North Ca
rona, for the purpose appointing delegates South
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John NJ Speed and Bowling Clark, are named IN 'no
ynchburg Patriot candidates represent Campoe eou
-, in ha newt LEGISLATURE.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-05

SANTA FEE AND NEW MEXICO. Late accounts rom
This region bring the intelligence of an exciting cohe'
which is going on between parties into when the 'e'
orv seems 10 be dvided-one advocating and Insisting up
on the establishment of State Government ana the o'e'
in avor of Territorial Government Both parues nave
sued elaborate addresses the people, in favor OIL 'he
anactiye MANS.
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FIRE IN PETERSBURG.-Ths Theatre and two build
ngs adjoining destroyed by fire Sunday morning
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Observation-Disclosures have been introduced in the
Senate of Keotueky for the appointment Of Delegate. The
Nashville Convention
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for me Enquirer.
ELESA's CONCERT.-Tho young yIclinst Elena, gave
Concert Saturday Evening last al the Exchange Room
His performances was one Of much skill and finish and in
deed seemed take that fine audience by surprise hear
such flood Of melody from the king Of instruments by go
youthful performer. His style of playing is easy and
graceful and the tones of his instrument clear and hao
NOUS "The Carnival of Venice performance which
we have seldom heard equacd and it most heartily ap
pIauded : brother OF the volnis Annibae Elena plan
st OF ten years old is cutie prodigy Of youthful TALENT h
performance the piano excellent, and highly sppreci
aied by the audience Wo understand thai young Elena in
tends giving another concert in few days.