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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-02

TO THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF KING
WILLIAM

Your attention called the subject of your district
venon which is the Bowling Green the
cond Monday in July 1.-THE Sh ns for the purpose oil select
ing five suitable persons TO represent you IN the State CON
venon King William is Of the counties forming this
district and is entitled 10 representative beyond doubt
and does the democratic party the dominant party Of the
county, intend urge her claims will you upon
your oars and leave il discretionary with the convention
take into consideration your rights or not as It may think
fit and you remain quiet in the thradom you have been
placed by the waywadncss of "ittlc crew., whose in
delible motto is self
This charitable concern without being solicited, have Ia
ken upon themselves 10 throw board the dignity OF
your county, and vi party by scvering party bounds
and party tics, the heretofore sacred and inyiOabc land
marks by which you have kept together so long, and
are willing you aoai without helm oar dependant
upon foreign aid bring you into haven. You have rights
and privileges which should be sacred and peculiar yo
as any people, and why should you permit them 10 be
Piled on by those who al all times TOO eager in advancing
their individual claims 10 have Difference 10 party in
terest party bounds There have been two attempts made
To ascertain the views of the people, regarding sending
delegation this District convention, but they proved abor
tive for the want OF proper basis The first effort was de-
caed believe for the purpose OF allowing more time 'r
araugin. the wires which pretended 10 be vcrdant
enough think in proper tune. but much 10 their
chagfn and modification, before the appointed tine Tor Their
again meeting, unfortunate interposon had unstrg
tho wires and the ud vanished in thin air. leaving sound
peal but Of an anagonizing nature; meeting though
was held forming mongrc tribe, composed OF foreign
whiggery, pseudo democracy and political aspirans not 4
few of whom indn!ged extensively III their oraorcal
illusions with coats on and others with them oil for fear
presume OF cncroachn too much upon the body corporate
by rupturng blood vessel, or from explosion Of the
overheatcd imagination; this sui gcncrs body, or
such Incompatible materials rarely found prcmaiurcy
running themselves into the stage of coIlalsc wound up
inuss leaving time for the discharge OF that duly
which fails upon the bone and sincw OF the county
meet in and attend 10. Or you willing submit
the gag law, attempted be placed you by few political
aspians who had to call whggery 10 their aid! Lei The
democracy Of King William then show her bearing and self
respect dica;ors Let the people Of the
central points in each parish, and appoint delegation
reflect the sentiments OF the party and county in the
,t u
upon the heads of those who have evinccd much kindness
to prescribe nostrums for of their composition
and only calculated Gue, their individual Unsuitable thirst
after political advancement. JUSTICE.
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Photographed for the Baltimore Sun.


At twenty minutes past O'Clock this afternoon the
Table Rock Niagara Falls fell with tremendous crash,
the sound of which heard for miles around carriage
and six persons passing it the time, and they
had Just barely escape. The carriage carried
away with the rock stated that the guide and
visitors the time under the rock but il is not known
whether any person injured though fears entertained
for their safety.
THE National Inelscnccr 10 think that itmay be
the elegant Suspension Bridge which has fallen. Some
portion Of the Table Rock fell down few years ago Three
weeks since however upon the rock and wet
TO the skin by entering under portion of the Horse Shoe
Fall Immediately underneath The volume OF water the
roar of the wind md the beetng cliff overhangng
terrific enough but had idea thai the solid structure
would so give 1t is that ia carriage and
six persons We're passing the me unless indeed
very broad section including the road near The house fell
down -Ennuirerl
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tb, acrnp, to elect our be vain, (Which we WIN
rot admit hi MS at least act together, that the weight oi
nmr united efforts may he thrown into tho scale OF popular
r,chts and 40 possible towards efiecn1 the reforms
call.d for M our present system Of government.
With this view, propose To meet our brotner Demo
,rats in Convention al Warsaw any early day which
may be in other parts Of the district that we NAV
rake counsel as what measures are expcden and proper
in order TO ensure the election OF men, who are no newborn
zoals for the rgh, OF 'the dear people, but who ARE
Lorn ~ blieve i'm the cupacity OF to govern him
LII and orc therefore in favor Of the following PROPOSE:
Isl Ofexrendng the right Of suffrage 10 all free white
u,c citizens who have attained The OF u years, wntt-
or he land negroes, or iorscs VI c'', ~ any M,
else proyilcd h. be native or naraiIed clZcn ~ 'c
Stale and a registered resident Of the county III WHICH He
rs TO vote for six or twelve months preceding tie cleo
ton. -, . A.. ,
a. or rcsciin. the exercise OF tins right 10 me couh
~ city, town or borough in which the voter may reside.
I'd felecno all officers BY the people, OF whatever grace
complexion OF character :. .,
1ih OF a complete annihation OF the present County
Cont SYSTEM and thorough reformation IN ihe hishei
courts. ,
5th OF the biennial Legislature, ana III eaS' one icc"
tatvc from every county. -
G,h. OF putting stop, By constitutional restraints to IN
eyirayaoan system of local expenditures, BY which one
,rion of line State is ic.oe for the benefit 81 such To-
caiiies. ,
These and other reforms wish 10 achieve and to do So
i, is IMMIGRANT ve should consult together therefore,
Resolved That the Democrats Of Westmoreand, itleh-
mond Lancaster and Northumberland, approving ana re-
spending 10 this Suggestion that X. Potts, Geo D. Ashton
James Arnold ST. Lever l.. Carter H. Coaklry H. l. 100
gers &. Mason A. b. Price, VIM {. bruce; nm. r. Soah
lev W. Arnold John d. Owens and John Mcdaniel b. mp
poini, DELEGATES 10 said convention The part Of kln4
George. ;,
Resolved Tia, these proceedings be published IN The he
corder, Examiner and Enquirer. -, -
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CorrcsponGrncc Of the Eallimore Sun.
WASIINoION, JHnt 81, I7D7.
Resistance 10 Procedures IN Nsir rc9 Gen Cass's H.

WASIIINGIuN, JHnt 81, IT)I.
Resistance Procedures Neir rico Gen. Ctsss r.
S0iaOls
Gen. Cass resolutions, which NJ Yesterday arc
Freeman, Of meaning Neither the Northern nor the South
cln democracy wll recognize the comsttutona,y Of tie
proceedings Of Gel Mnroe in New Mexico. They contend
that Gen. Taylor had right delegate such powers
captain in the army, lieutenant colonel by brevet any
other military officer While Gen. Cass and Of hi
friends thus resisting the usnrpation in New McXcu
and determined - and maintain the treaty of
ncxaon with Texas, New Mexico, with her State con-
suiion will be here in week and prcscn, herself Tor
admission into the Union Utah will follow the heels
cxico HAT ii Mr. Clays compromise bill does pass
California will be pushed through and the session il
not this, New Mexico and Utah. Instead Of only twn
American Senators, both Of Southern birth and hglonrd
gentlemen may have four additional ones and free soil
crs IL hoo,--jwo Indians and two Mornons.
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Tor Mc E,nlltirer



SIN: AS you have declared yourself candidate repre-
sent the counties Of Louisa, Goorhand and Fuyanna in the
Convention which i in Richmond the second
Monday in October and u il will not be in the power
OF every in the District with you perso-
naly, deem il proper that you should through the public
press in plain and concise manner, make known Your
upon the reforms which yo deem expcitnt in the le-
modelling Of our State Constitution.
Enquiries have been made frequently respecting Your
views and, not knowing, satisfactory could be
given.
Be kind let the of the District hear from
you early day possible
VOTER OF THE DISTRICT.
p. 81 would suggest that candidates in the different
Districts by of circulars through newspapers,
make known their views ~ the public ot Virginia
like 10 look before leap
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T,lcaraphcd for the Baltimore Patriot.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM CUBA.

WAsu>oroN June 29-l, p. W.
The dispatches received Al the State Department. from
Havana, BY the steamer Ohio, are highly important.
The Cuban authorities viii cain The Contoy prisoners
for formal Trial II is said that they backed in this de-
rmnaiion by the English Government.
Whether the United States interfere 10 prevent Their
trial il questionable. IL is understood however that there
are to NJ executions in any and il would seem
from this that trial take place for the purpose 81
brngn. all the facts rather than for any other object
No serious misunderstanding exists between the Cuban
ihoritics and government
The news from New Mexico in relation the formation
territorial government there is subject Of much inte-
rest here The Senators from Texas have had inter
view with the pfrsid, the subject, and appr' bend
hce will BE- NJ difficulty about il. The President docs
oppos. fair arrangement Of the Texan boundary.
PINkNEl.
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FoR TIE ESQl.IRER
To tie Voters Of kng George, Ues:moreiand, Richmond
LnncnStcr uud NoriLlLlnherLrn

Lancaster ana .S0rftunberGRQ.
As s possible there may no Convention held in this
district elect suitable persons be voted for TO repre-.
the Democracy in the Stale Convention and it being
advisable ticket be formed early day is pro-
posed that the of three suitable persons whose
integrity and sound opinions there be question,
touching the reforms asked for BY the Democrats of the
Statc) be presented forthwith as candidates.
In accordance with this proposition The Of Charles
Mason Esq., of King George he choice of the Dcmocr-
thereby is submitted suitable person for
the that body TO be filled by your voices Mr. Ma
sons pure republican principles unaffected devotion pop
uar rghtshS honest and determined regard for principles
sound and discriminating Judgment combined with bold
independence of mind and action with will that feels
fear that of doing wrong, enenty qualify him dis
charge the duties that will olive upon that Convention
If District Convention can be had ills all The better but
if not is altogether necessary that such plan be
adopted form ticket 10 be supported BY the Democracy
Of the District coming election il being of the
importance thai Democratic principles should be iuly and
fairly represented in the State Convention. In this way
there is good ground hope for success ongh you be-
minor'y this disrct yon have in times past overcome
more fearful odds and dc il again, by like zeal and
perseverance. But, remember yoa have cunning and de-
cetfu enemy TO contend WITH who has already raised tie
no2arty cry, 10 deceive and deiraud yorbe not dc
coved by any such hypocri,ics caninas Ii have
had enough OF i in The last Presidential
YOU the effects OF which hang over tile country like
deadly midew catch ieas sufficient amount rens4y
The present ckngs of the Richmond Whig 10 return
produce OF wakofulncss and iilc clear
Of vision.
The experience of the pas; demonstrates clearly that
viii do Wing professions when seeking pow
en- They may profess favor all the reforms asked for by
the Democrats bui, in view of the past vii: YOU permit
them by supineness your par be pu, places great
trust aud responsibility, when you know they will the
all Of power they have Cypress and bind You We trust
mol Therefore YOU value your most sacred rights and
privileges conure you grid The Of your old
State Rights principles and march boldly TO The contest
sncssed you will be with this panopv zone shall chase
thousand pu, ten thousand TO fight and You shall sure
Iy triumph. VOICE From KING GEORGE
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-02

At meeting on the 9th Of June, the Court House
John Arnold was called TO the Chair and H. Potts appoint
ed Secretary when the following proceedings took place:
The Democratic party of the Northern Neck have. in
every new arrangement opporonncnt Of the State been
placed in minority district but nothing dauntcd under such
circumstances they have, by the zeal which correct and H.
bera principles always inspire and by the force of their
truth, overcome hese advantages They have been again
assigned situation in which they have contend against
teariu! ODDS "Ih willy and skii adversary and in
contest far exceeding every other in importance which has
occurred Tor years involving question. the
TO ireemen and affecting iheiE dearest righs-among them
governed and the rgh, elect drecy their own agents or
trustees The Wings party are known 10 be opposed 10
them we therefore think the stake worth struggles and ii
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INsoLENCE OF ABoLITIoNIsM.

The N. \. Evening Post and its correspondents exhibit
the vile spirit Of Garrison who denounced the Bible and
God. II citczcs the Washington Monument at the Ma
tona Capital and sneerngy endeayos 10 hold up TO
and contempt the immortal Father of his country Here is
what we find in the Post
And TO crown the whole with scorn comes Fourth of
July Grafton by Fooe whose highest conception of the pu
pose of such edfce would be- that the summit mi ch
well place whereom suspend free soil Sena-
by the neck second Washington who should not
wait the first did, nta the close Of his te 10
pate his slares.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-02

StI June I-)U.
SR-Sncc circular of the 9Th inst we have the sat
sacon ri informing you that have received official in
formation from the Treasury that the Government do not
the passing Of any measure affecting the Duly on
Tobacco this Nevertheless, may be permit
ted observe that notwithstanding the statement put tor.
ward by which it is sought be implied tina, steps had
been taken agatc the question Of dicential Duty on
nation to The contrary, 10 the truth Of which pledge
ourselves We presume, however. the great opposition
c,nccd by the trade any such measure, a pub
LEFTY given to the subject has had the desired effect
inducing the orginators abandon their proIcc and
such bc!n the case the object had III view in drawing
your attention 10 the circumstance has been fully attained
We are. Sir, Your obediGnt servants,
AcEIr
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-02

A, midnight Thursday Judge Caskie closed his regular
common law term Of 40 days and nigh, almost add, 40
nights Many heavy contested suits tried and great
many cases despatched The industry clear head firm udg
men pomptness and courtesy The young Judge have Civ
satisfaction every one
The regular term of Judge Robersons Chanccy Court
closed on Saturday
These two Judges undaunted by hard work and hot
weather, yesterday began their special terms
tng-Judge K. in the law court and Judge G In
the chancery court.
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Lnr fic Enltirfr

Messr>. Editors communication appeared IN the EnqI
short time since recommending the of Caro-
line, Spotisyvania Hanover ana King William, Daniel C.
Dearnate as suitable person sent Of the dele
gates rom This District 10 the State Convention Mr. De-
Iarnatte is geneman o: fine talents and should he
People Of HANOVER
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TeIegraphcd for the Baltimore SIM.

Con jtssion II Prec bsierarkp,an kiiied bn ,a ~
dcred. our.
/, is stated here upon the hes. AUTHORITY that p,oc
Webster has written letter 10 the Governor and ESQ
conessng that he killed Dr. Parkman but that il
MURDER and PRAYING that his sentence may be comn"
The letter though long, il is said does not give Tho @
tail, Of the fatal transaction. II will probably conn ~
fore the Council on next Tuesday. - 0e'
NEW FLOuR.-The first load OF new -four from ,b;s 90.
Whsa, brought 10 Fayetteville las, week We lar. az
the wheat crop this State will he nearly or quite IN 4
age one although the ily and rust have done mn aver
in some secons. Huntington ~. O. Crogils INJURY
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coNGREss-lsT SESSION
SATURDAY, JrSE %, 1850.
AsT+NT trIpI.

SENATE.
The resolutions heretofore offered By Mr. cass ngu
into the cNped'ncy Of prohibiting, by law military ii
ircr OF the L. $, from exercising any cva functions,
taken up.
The subject was discussed by Messrs Cdss Pratt and Sc
ward. an! laid aside.
The adjustment bill; WAS taken up.
Mr. John Davis, oi Mass, concluded his speech against
the bill and in favor of the Presidents plan slavery he
said would either b established III the territories excluded
by the effect this bill lie plain spoken man. and
he be allowed say that the committee Of thirteen
when they met found this very difficulty. How did they
meet il! They could find no ground of compromise They
driven to non-interyentionto leave things they
were. What the law Of Mexico which they thus deter
mined interfere wi,h No one knew. Gentlemen of
high judicial character expressed opposite opinions on the
subcctsome saying that it excluded and others that
tablshcd slavery. The Senator from Conn. tAr Baldwin,
had offered proposition make the matter plain and IN,
amendment declared 10 be the Wilmoi proyso and not
in disguise.
WHAT H. asked III the be no bcneft) will the adjust
bill do towards que'ins the public mintl The question
will be lei open agitation and discussion If you want
compromise you make il between parties competent L,
into compromise and parties who be bound b.
il, There are no elements this any compromise
Mr. Davis advocated the ordinance of 49, and insisted
upon lis universal application TO new territory He contend
"a slavery would into the Mexican territory ii moi
excluded by Inv. H. brought mp il,e Nashville Convention
;n Cu5a expedition evidences nf >ccedn. sentiment
the South lie argued that New Mexico ought Ia admit,
ted q State.
Mr. Cooper Of Pennsylvania followed and replied Mr.
Davis and supported The adjustment bill Withou, concnd-
ing. he gave way 10 motion To adjourn.
The Senate spent time in Executive session. and ad-
lourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The Chair stated that the first business in order the
Iowa election and that The question Immediately
pending motion OF the gentleman from Illinois, lr
Iarrs lay the whole subject the table The question
taken and the House refused 10 lay il the abeyeas
90. nays l02.
The question REQUIRED the resolution declaring the right
M. Thompson the This question was taken and
decided in the negaye-ycas g. nays l02 The free soil
cTs voted with the Wings 10 GUST Mr. Thompson
Mr.. McGaughey introduced resolution declaring that
there vacancy in this House in the representation from
the first congressional district OF Iowa. and that the Speak
be directed 10 inform The Governor of Iowa of the fact
The question then taken the resolution OF Mr.
McGausley, and it was adopted-yeas 100, nays 81.
Mr. P. King moved 10 postpone the Ciaphn case which
was the special order for to-day till Tuesday weeks
Pending the motion, the House adjourned till Monday.
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E'oR TIE E.NarIEER.


Iohe To'srS Of Fiarauaa Gooeiirnd and Louisa.
Allow In bring 10 the notice of the Voters of Goocllanl
Flueanna and Louisa the names Of Walter d. eako, Geo.
Slman and w. VI. Amber, az gentlemen in every way
qualified 10 represent this District in the State Convention
10 amend our Constitution poll will be opened for The
above named gentlemen, with the hope that they will be the
choice Of the people. MASy yorERs or GoocHLASp.
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The ST. Louis Republican states, the authority of let,
ter from authentic Salt Lake City, that during
the last winter battle took place between The Mormous
and the Utah Indians in which the latter lost 40 of their
number This decided victory had excellent effect up
the Indians who have since remained very quietly dis
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E'or lie E'Aci,irc

I'UF TIC TsHItiTtF.
TIE members OF the Richmond Bar and the Judges tie
Courts oi the CITY respectfully requested the
State Court House O'clock =. NJ. this dly 10 pay suit,
able onors the memory of their Late friends John Doe
and Richard Roe who departed this life suddenly. mid
night Of the 30ih ult. MANY LAWYERS
Tuesday July l. 1850.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-02

We learn from the Charlottesville Advocate, that Mai.
EprSp BEoaprs died nj his residence the University %!
Virginia the 27h ut aged Gu years. "Maor Broaius
resident nj Culpcpcr until the ; Of 1916, and had
presented that county in the House Of Delegates for
twelve years lie Of very strong natural mind
a nd Of most excellent Judgment and the Lcrisl-
welded influence than he did when he
Der. H. oi The wheel horses ol The Wing party
always in place and always sure 10 be right
(Rcp,LiicQn.
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NEW YORK, JuSE 29-In the flour market there il ma
marked change from yesterday, and the market j. ans
thing, dullersalas to-day 1900 bbs al II! 81
for common and straight brands; tennessee l2. ST ~
Sales to-day Of 20OJ bushels Gc nnesace wheat al 81 so
Sales Of $4,000 bushels 80 81 cts for white an
mixed, and IL % Tor yellow
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BALTIMORE, June 29.--lls morning there were NJ
sales of Flour any kind No wheat in market Last sab.
al l2O $50 cents. Sales oil white corn at g. 80 c
and yellow nj 81 u Oats IS A cents The arrival
o; Tie Pacific stopped transactions for the present.
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Nineteen hhis leaf tobacco OF The crop of George Tay
ESQ., of Mccklenburg county. sold few dys sine
Al the following prices N s2l, al H. T. n Y L.,
TO- at 81 at9S nj 3 Al 81. at 81, At - il,
2. AT 2: average Sll o.
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LADIES SCHOOL.

NV IuEN'i. FAIRFAX COUNTY. Nlh'INia
SlRS BahEE b.ss leave 10 inform he's patrons i ifle' ~
~ The summer AMI Fail term ~ her School viii open on J
The scholastic year cnnlstiof ogtysx weeks. AMI Is d -
Two terms "t twenty three weeks: tie DIVIDED '" "
quarters each.
A. Mr. Bakers prices for tuition. very moiea
expects, IN all cases. that the bills Of Ter boarding scholars
paid by the Gu1r;er IN advance ID
TERMS ron BoARDEss For board w77inr and talJl'i'
dn- English French Dgiwins ani Music per ALt eiv la
Lectures Botany, Chemistry. Geology an P3Sioos5
and Book keeping delivered The rc~pe'!it tisc lin.
Noextra charges. except for BOOKS ani y nefy al RI
lion made except di prolrdrcI irtE i'aI'', sL
qacse to bring towels an table napsins, an 70 have -.
marked n fun. Jniy S-ti---
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1t is deeply 10 he regretted that Mr.. Soues amendment
limiting California the line of 30 deg 80 min, did not
pass Ii would have had the effect of paciyne the country
and inducing fair and just settlement OF difficulty that
shakes the Union Had the five absenrces voted and had
the eight Southern the negative voted for the PROPOSE
ton, would have passed The "Southern Press ale
ges that some of the s voted against H. because it did
not do adequate justice 10 the South. This is poor
is another proof that has been the fault of the
South in not standing up TO her rights that this question
has not been fairly adjusted What adds the regret
it's defeat is the belief entertained BY the Albany Argus
well ourselves, that California the last did
exhibit that enacy in regard the admission of the State
'as she isl far her boundaries go, which had been
previously represented To admission State
satisfied she would have suffered her proper
tons be curiaedand thereby given peace herself and
the country