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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-10-21
THE CANAL, QUESTION SETTLED

From conversation with James Mcdowell Of this town.
who has JUS, returned from Richmond we are pleased
learn that he andGen. Layne of Allegheny courteous
~ and kindly permitted to appear before the Board of D
rectors OF the James River and kanawha Company pre-
sent and advocate pcliuon and that the third day
ton, the of Jackson adopted by of four
one Great credit due Gen. L1yne Allegheny and
to Joseph R. anderson Esq, our former worthy county
man, for the zeal energy and ability with which they adro
Gated the rights and interest of The people both sides Of
the river, equal participation in the benefits of
Improvement. They Justly represented The people of Botc
tou have hren the uniform jealous consistent and un
tended mat n; when the Canal abou; 10 be made
through their county il ought 10 BE- located in such ina
would be advantageous IL the Stockholders
acceptable the people, and afford the largest
mediation extensive region Of country, possible
We also learn that the slackwaer plan would
adopted Florence II the difference in the estimates OF the
Chief Engineer between siack~ater and Canal that
of Canal
To Judge Mason Col Bondurant, Col. Fills and Captain
McCorke understand that great credit is due for the
kind and liberal spirit in which they received and treated our
pcition and satisfied tina! they will be sustained in
the course which have pursued by Than
Of the pecple and stockholders of the county of Boetout
we confidently hope that they will perfect their good
work by erecting their towbdge Jackson wide enough
accommodate the extensive travel would be thrown
upon BY the various roads from the South west which
unite Fncase and will reach Jackson by the FREQ road
from this place. instead of erecting the tunnel whers
can accommodate none of the travel above named
In conversation with Mr.. Mcdowell he said but very
little OF the pnrt which he took in support the slack
pan but We have learned that he very energetic indeed
and we have doubt people him large debt of
gratitude for hi. noble efforts in their behalf.
Ffncashe Democrat.
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LAND RECLAIMED BY GUANO.

We have many notable instances before Of the efficacy
of Guano when properly applied Among Others is that Of
Of commons portion Of which had sprung up growth
Of pine After having enclosed it, Mr. y sowed crop of
outs and the yield did little than him the seed
originally Determined The qualities Of Guano,
MIR. Waterman applied about three hundred pounds OF the
compost per acetwo hundred pounds however, is bcr
al application. The twelve acres then put in wheat,
and this the had the ga LITIGATION Of raising
thyseven bushels acre. land which last year would
not have produced than the seed With a good
crop clover be turned under the soil is in condition
be permanently improved will be found upon close
calculation that Mr. Waterman has made this year Sl2 per
and above all cost This when wheat is esti
mated only sixty and in addition, has his land
highly improved condition. fredericksburg Herald.
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TIE HON. A STEVENSON. OF VIRGINIA.

The Pennsylvania Of Saturday say: "hs distinguished
gentleman, formerly Speaker Of the House of Representa-
lives Of the United States and subsequently for many years
Minister England under General Jacksons administration
glad has been invited by State Agricutu
raj Society deliver the annual address OF the society, at
Harrisburg the 29 of this and has accepted the
invitation Mr. Sevensons name has long been familiar TO
democracy Of Pennsylvania I'M connexcn with some OF
The important public questions that have agitated the
country; and very that he will receive cordial
welcome from ourctizens who will be much grated at the
opportunity ofhcaring him the interesting topic that brings
him among Mr.. Stevenson it will be remembered, was
President of the last Democratic Convention Bat
more and presided recently the State convention OF Viz
GINA, held at Saunon at which Col johnson was nomna-
ted for governor who like Col Bgler in this State WILL
doubt not, be triumphantly cleo ted
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-10-21

DED in Yazoo County, mississippi the Of Scp,.n, 49,
The G3d year OF his age. ROBERT +. BRDGFORrII H.
Nooway county, (but late oil Mccklenurr.) Virginia 'h
BrGs III had resided IN Yazy, CAN'T 81
removed Virginia in December 1916 y but IN f ma ~
nod he had made for ir,ei of aIni, it
know INN iG him. ,u,r VIII t.
esteemed IIu lriIer and cvnrr! husband ~ M
IaleIl lie has let. tscui>uitt. MI" IL.
children MS ciIiIlr T. ;!tprr,. amt
friends III virginia. IN" news OF ms death VIII be- pIsslhl- m
his family cl;cl-.) "
spent the days his youth aud he rlir "a. M g IL
period uf lille which develops and clearly
that and direct the Ar! during his lon,
with his ,.Itn 80
his uniformly corrcc: aud upright roui,r
'm'ounded confidence and highest esteem The al .r
must and vii hr a. deeply f"rc4 by the comrnGty as y
pays this feeble tr!hnc respect nennr, 'ra
VAN
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nENOCRATIC MEETING IN PETERSBURG


nh, meeting of the Democracy on Tuesday evening" was
The most immense enthusiastic political gathering, ever
sern in the city OF Petersburg The Court House was 'e
raly thonscd; seat nor an unoccuplsu SUNNI
point' could be found and the meeting was nor conFoea
of party hacks and intriguing politicians on was o
laneous gathering OF the people, come up 70 gG ~ r d
allegiance the great Democratic party eieeolh anu
forever Petersburg will be the banner city OF me Dcocia
cy of the State. Whiggey has fallen to rise no more f'e
the organization had been effected, FRANCIS 4. I
moved that Thomas Wallace be elected the VI hc
Democratic party Of Petersburg for the lTsi u
der the amended Constitution. Mr. Rves preacea ms mo
ton with admirable address, wherein he aec'ateu a
he was then what he had beena thorough au cohss
tent Democrat But will undertake to give report
of Mr. Rivcs pertinent and interesting remarks We eou
but do injustice 10 the speaker. :, MI.
Mr. Robert X. Collier seconded the motion oil MI rVes
and in doing So spoke it is his wont 10 speaEiha CAIN
dignific. aud most sensible Nh Collier, as up
MI Rivrs, bore testimony 10 the pure Character anu "-
talents III Mr. Wallace and his eminent illness !ot 'e o
flee To which the public OF Petersburg poi''-s !" ."u
him. Dr. l. Cox addressed the meg Tag %l'h f''h
in favor Of Mr. Waiaces nomination. The Doctor having
concluded the question put the meetins-sna
as Wallace be the candidate for the city OF Petersburg Anu
such response unanimous aye and then followed nun
ders of applause Az soon as order was resofeu .. "
lace in obedience 10 calls from every part OIL the l"use
cended the rostrum and delivered address, WHICH Il e
conclusion Of aihos; every PERIOD greeted Win eu
sas,ic applause. When he declared his acceptance OF Tue
nomination. il seemed If the walls would ;unoie down.
60 vociferous The cheering. When NJ natace hh'
concluded the Editor OF this paper responded oFehy 10 e
call OF lie meeting Our distinguished representative IN
Congress next called Upon for speech ana speech
he delivered Of extraordinary interest and ability we wish
we could publish Mr. M-ade's address in full Tor II was
mastery exposition OF the principles oil Inc democrat
ic party. Jumes E. Watson, ESQ., called OUT Out de-
clined speaking account Of indispuson-not however,
without expressing his cordial appreciation OF Inc non
nation of M Wallace Capt David H. Branch, with reuc-
lance responded 10 the call Of the meeting but he certainly
made most happy address, and great interest 10 his
audience The spirit and temper exhibited by this meeting
above all praise. 1t was enthusiastic, unanimous ana
confident of We notwithstanding henceorh is
Democratic city.-[Sout Side Democrat.
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THE "BLACK SWAN"

We find the following despatch in the Baltimore Sun.
Will somebody inform us who "EIza Green" isl
BUFFALO Ger IA coored woman, named Eliza Green,
from Richmond Va is creating quite sensation in
cal circles here and is give shortly She s said
to have quite powerful and wonderful voice. and is called
"rhe Black Swan"
In close lux,aposition the above the folowing
BUFFALO Der. l4-Jenny Lind arrived here Today, and
was received with great enthusiasm The tickets Tor her
first concert night, going of rapidly and
high prices.
Jenny Lind and Eliza Green rival vocalsts (excams
thunders,ruck neghbor of the Republican, Jenny must
take care of her aures this newly edged "Swan may
;hrow her into the shade" if the judgment of the muscal
circles of Buffalo" is be relied upon. Where's Barnum
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COMPLIMENTARY DINNER.

Dr.. JoHS w. NASH:
Dear Sir II with feelings of deep regret that we your
strongly attached friends seeing you on the eve OF removing
IRON amongst us assemble offer you the farewell tribute
grateful hearts, and 10 give unaffected eXpression at the
time the saddcning emotions that NIL our BREASTS
The prospect Of separation, TO dlsnnc us from The
lo cherished society of in whom unosraatious
IT, vet 50 s4naly combined the triple attributes OF an up
rcl man. IL goud citizen, str.dast and wani-hearted
ri, nj. ,
VI cfIan from adscrting To those cstmable characters
tie. that have uniformly adorned your amongst
~ IA your many deeds Of benccencc to the pon who are
about 10 Isc In you OF their best friends the recolec
lion of which, be assured length of time can ettace from
our minds aestcd, they ore, by the esteem and admiral
ZION of 4 wide spread circle of sympahizn2 friends
We cannot dear sir permit you TO take your departure
without giving you somewhat better proof OF our grateful
attachment and sincere regard, than words. We re-
ucst therefore that you will do the honor Of entertain
na YOU al dinner Tuesday the 30th instant 1T MI Eos
rrs Hotel We hopo that you will CRAFTY your friends by
accepting their invitation, which is indeed but poor tp-
your deserts il is disproportinnae TO their wishes
vet will least cmbudy the same dcep-iclt regard 100
family conveys. :, ~
In conclusion permit YOU that II VIII aloa
s the greatest ratica hear of your health and haf
pincss through life and wishing you every success III your
professional career 10 which your talents entl1e you we
subscribe ourselves your friends and fellow citizens.
ROBERT HENDERSON,
THOS MONTAGUE lSBELL,
CREED D. COLEMAN,
A. l.. BOOKER
JOHN MCGOWAN,
b. b. WOODSON,
PETER b. FOSTER,
WI. ~ BOOKER,
CHARLES PALMORE,
HUGH PET1IS, &C.
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OUR HOTELS.

We have too long neglected to refer to the Exchange Ho
ten under the new management OF Mr. Ballard the former
popuar landlord of the Powhatan House. Under the ausp
ces of Mr. b. The Exchange has been rchtled and spenddy
furnished in style equal that of any house in the coun
,ry His tablets very good the wines well selected, and The
wavarer finds every comfort and witha the satisfaction Of
knowing that he in the hands Of most attentive and ob-
gng most. Mr. B. is strongly supported by Mr. Reynolds
rs Superintendent Mr. Myers Bookkecper and the well.
known John Swedc' Of whom gave efficient aid to the
Exchange when under the management Of Mr. Boyden
Since our Last notice. months since, tho Amcrlcan
under the auspices of Mr. j. Mdebergcr Smith, has been
greatly enlarged renovated and placed in beautiful order
Tile brand the harder rch the cuisine
of the latest and improved French and Italian schools
In word it is first Hotel testify BY daily
acquaintance with its merits We have been often amused
with some Of the dshes-and ough the Amercan cannot
boast OF what Paris does viz Of caneeopnrd and elephant
steaks with ourang outang sauce we had the pleasure not
long since of tasting there old fashioned Virginia Pos-
sum- with Port ine sa,,ce Our domestic mushrooms arc
also served up abundany and in the most delicate STYLE
Mr. Smith is polite and attentive landlord Is most ch-
GENTLY aided by Mr. Burns superintendent and Mr. So-
ry as book-kccpcr
We refer specalIy 10 these two excellent hotels because
they have lately been sc in ORDER by landlords We
have in the city several other we'll established and popular
hotcs-so that a flood of travellers can find themselves
well and comfortably far from being
the case some years back in the history Of Richmond Our
hotels arc among the most marked indications OF the great
improvement Of Richmond.
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pENNSSI WANNA ELECTION.

PHILADELPHIA Ocr 1.-THE official returns for Governor
make such great changes in the reported m.ort!cs on both
sides that they altogether discarded now in making up
the probable majority fo BgIer The general supposon is
that il will reach about 5000.
In Phade pha county, Hamteton, Native American is
elected TO the Senate by l26 majority. The Natives elect
five members of the Legislature and all the city and county
officers except the coroner.
For the Supreme Court Coulter the highest the wing
ticket in the city and county, leads Campbell the lowest
The democratic ticket d1 and leads the highest on the de-
mucratic ticket, g. l20.
The election OF the whig and native Senator in Phade
lhia county, and of wing Senator in Northumberland dis
rric gives the wings majority Of one in the Senate
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-10-21

MISS CATHERINE HAvEs.1ho following tribute 10 Miss
HAYES find in the New ork Evening fosl. IL ue oo
@ If II is as deserving and beautiful this poetry, we DO
moi wonder at the Juror which is manifested for her by the
New Workers:
kathleen Mavournecn thy sweet voice is ringing
Around and about me, and hunting me still;
hr,r INV soft love tones thy light Of sladness
And thy deep burst agony, 60 where will.
Oh wla, is this spell which thou weldest at pleasure
And what is this power and whence does il spring,
Ina, makes the heat lhrob with wilder pulsation
1t spring bu, from feel what you sing.
Pure and clcarS thy voice. the stream from the mountain
And fresh as the breczes that vgor mpart,
As thou speak's TO soul in the mystical language
OF music made eloqueut-"Voice of the Heart"
Sing on oh, sis on could listen forever;
Sweet Pupil ci Nature ard Mistress of Art;
What monarch holds away DER such wide spread domnons
Thy realm is the feelnes-thy throne is the heart.
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ADMIRABLE APPOINTMENT.

Judge Scarburg Of Acconlac was elected on the l4tA
inst to fill the Chair of Law Professor In the College OF
William and Mary rendered by the death OF Judge
Beverly Tucker We learn that the Judge accepts the np-
ponmcn, and WILL without unnecessary delay enter upon
the discharge OF its duties Judge Scurburg has ranked as
one of The ables Judges the General Court Bench he
gentleman of the ccarest mind and finest talents cour-
teous and popular his selection to his present
honorable post WILL doubt not far to revive the for
tunes of the venerable William and Mary with its able
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''ITiLY.n

Though in the midst Of dense crowd and almost sllled
with heat We passed hours Thursday night most
pleasantly and profaby, in viewing the varied beauties OF
Waughs splendid Panorama Of Italy," From the open
ing scene the colossal Of San Carlo Boromco on
Lago Maggiore the magnificent volcanic explosion OF
Mount Vcsuyus which closes the exhibition, we gazed
with satisfaction and OF the most pleasant associa-
lions Of life wildly recalled by tho faithful and
speaking dcnealions of the artist Mr. Waugh whom we
were proud recognize native Pennsylvania. The
passing clearly and well described and escda-
ted by Mr. Jones-a native Of Hcnco county, and former
resident OF chmond-who, occasionally, and with conside
rble TASTE called his aid tho glowing passages OF Byron
and Rogers.
The "Quartette Sisters Yankee naidens from Boston
have clear ringing, musical voices which harmonize ad
miraby and give much effect the They
dressed Booome but their dresses approach the ANGLES
much than have them described peculiar,
and far from becoming effect Of this dress is TO give squat
~ appearance the wearer-uncss she be very tall
This Panorama and accompaniment, recommend
TO our friends, very pleasing, instructive and cheap
amusement.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-10-21

,,,,r pccITTT OHIO,

, ,yo n,uers seek to break the force OF he peoca'
,ic success in Ohio by alleging that the ""1
Etjoris.s worked together against the wings u" ~
, this * utterly untrue and that they worked apart
and under scparatc and hostile organizations ic' we W
m, den, that the separate aboltonst ofsah@o" "'u'es
the Whis because the fact is nndouo'e" 'a' III. s'"N yum
s o O,io oboonsls are Wings, and generally vote the
wbin ticket when they have not separate ucke' o 'hc
own The IaLeHise.ccr knows that TINS Is enhehny INC
- =; tho Whp stronghold Of the "Eescrve, which is
~ c stronghold of abotiunisn II Is II this part o me
Stale that Senator Wade avowed wing aooh'ohis' as
heen bcsecching mis- abolition brethren 10 Vo'e e wing NC
he, II il with special reference TO tins powerful anu pu-
~ ,in of the Slue that the State organ oil the Wing
,vhe Ohio State Journahas been laborlns Tor weeks
mast "a nroye from record and has 50 pFoVea ha hon
s much more efficient antlsavery man man "iauihgs,
and equally staunch in his hostility 10 oou'heth
81, ward Continues the Unon 1t is utterly absurd to
,v and the hteigencer are convinced VIII not acny,
i,hr that the main bulk Of the aboonsn IN ono Is wing,
or that main bulk OF the sonnaness ol sIno ic
nro,nizntion Every body but Senator Chase himself
treots his ayowed purpose to vote the democratic
;c,o, ne most manifest ergversatlon Every ooay knows
, rho wings of Ohio in their last Legislature voted four TO
nm, for the immediate repeal OF the fugitive law on strictly
addition reasons which Incorporated IN e resou-
| ion Evcrybody knows too, that majority OF The
| Jnn,ocrnts of that body voted against the infamous
esnInton IL Is on record that the democrats in their
late State convention reafirmed Without ai.tra t OF
addition the very resolutions which they carried 'e oae
in 1915 for Gen. Cass The nonntervenon national cand
date Ii on record and undispuled that the con-
ven,on emphaticaly repudiaed all the obligation OF the
| Compromise" ,,u.- :, -
In view Of these facts idle for the lnteagnesr 10 try
to break force of the coming intelligence OF Inc Demo
catic victory Ohio by representing that Inc oo Demo
cacv j. in alliance with abuiionism there The TACT sJust
the reverse No in his senses will pretend hat even
senator Chase is hbotionis than Senator wade
And Senator Chase just trying to work his way INTO the
democratic ranks where he is utterly without ihnuGss o
eguIor standings while Wade in full communion win the
w6g party Of TIC Stac elected by its solid vote IS In
deed its chosen leader; and in the very letter winch ne
uttes the rankcs aboonsm, and the deadlcst hosu 10
the COMPROMISE and the fugitive law openly and boastuy
nrocIaims that he is "a rig aoays rhi, and noting
but rhig. ,,h S,h ,5 tho
friend, of tho Union everywhere remember them when the
announcement comes whiggery Is PROSTATE and De-
mocrocy triumphant in Ohio in this election
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SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTION.

CHARLESTON Der l6.-Thc returns come in slowly. In
the third congressional district kenshaw coopeationis
495 majority In Fairfield county, the secession cand.
date has 1923 majority In Lancaster county the co.opera
ZIONIST has Is majority; Lexington cooperaonsl 633 ma
yority Alienvillc and Edgeed yet hear FROM In the
sixth congressional district Chris, Church parish gives
majority Of 80 for secession Rckhousc and Goose Creek
give cooperation majority OF 81.
The remaining districts hear from will give imnen sc
cooperation majority. Rhet is close pushed but will pro-
Lnhl ne elected
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hiISCEI.LAS EOUS.
THE SYRACUSE SLAVE RESCUE TRIALS-GREA
EXCITEMENT

AuRusS, N. Y. Ger. 1.-THE examination of the cases
Of ira H. Cobb j. Noses editor OF The Standard; Stephen
Porter Dulcher Amos Davis all whites, and coloted
nan named Brown charged with participation in the riot
"a The lst of October in aiding the from the officers
81 he u S. Government OF fugitive slave named Jerry
n Syracuse progressing here but nothing has yet trans
prcd /, indicate what the result will DO. They brought
down Wednesday, from Syracuse to be examined here
Tn. excitement both here and Syracuse s very great
and is crowded overflow. District Attor
ncy Lawrence under instructions from Washington, insist
OF, e full committal the charge of high treason.
There still number of for the arrest Of
other accused parties
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-10-21

Syracuse correspondent OF the Albany Register corrobo
rates which appear in the Syracuse STAR
the vilainous conduct of portion Of the clergy in that city
lie says:
"Thc ministry and the politicians bore conspicuous part
getting up the recent riot and outrage and OF the
former gentry satisfied with what they had done in the
Streets took subject into their pulpit on Sunday and
only desccra,ed day by Illuminating their reasonable doc
nes OF resistance the execution of the laws but disgrace
ed their sacerdotai robes by assuming the of po
cal demagogues and endeavoring stir sedion against
the government and laws, among their congregations"
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For The Enquirer.
EREI. SCHOOLS

FREE SCHOOLS.
Gentlemen - was surprised iini, within few days
past that very few Of the OF hanover county nre
aware that The coming election in less than ten iays-
vote is to be taken will Of the people on a
Free School bill which passed By the Legislature last
winter and which is become ir if approved by the
people.
You have many subscribers in Hanover, who will be very
thankful 10 YOU Tor warning if you will insert this
tcc along with the principal feature Of The BILL which au-
lhuzts commissioners 10 assess tax ION all aNhb: pro-
pcr " equal taXhlt Isl 10 the amount "i
about 81 600 In few words, called upon Ia double
our present revenue ax increase from 81 900 To S4OUD
To make the matter palmer the practices! operation Of The
law will be To increase our taxes about IS per cent; that
the man who pays ST. will pay 81 if this law be mp
proved. He who now pays 81, will then pay $40.
\ TAX PAYER.
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SENATORIAL. CONVENTION.

Delegates appointed by the Democratic party of Peters
burg Prince George in Petersburg Thursday last
for the purpose of nominating candidate to reprcscn, the
sixth Senatorial District in the first Legislature under the
amended Constitution. Mr. Thomas H. DANIEL of Prince
George unanimously elected the first ballot the
candidate of the Democracy of the sixth Senatorial District
The nomination has been accepted by Mr.. DANIEL.
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HARLES SPATII.
Enr Tie Ennuirel

Messrs Editors.-Permt through the medium OF your
columns ID call the attention of the people of the district
Williamsburg 10 the name OF gentleman admirably qualified
TO present them the House Of Decgaes- andc 10
William Waller Of Williamsburg. am not capable OF doing
Iustir 10 Mr. VS. qualifications have any disposition
10 attempt panegyric the character Of 81 worthy
n Tie confidence of the people. His namc which is so ia
voufaby known the OF his district stands upon ls
own merits He will be firmly supported by the Democratic
par = and there is doubt that many Wings will have the
canGor to express the preference which they feel for him
C.