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,hfo,e has been reelected for bis faithful service The
latter Col b. wished his State to represen, n,' A. M
,ne ~, emnt in,possibilitcs; the people of Missouri
will no, follow Mr. Benton in his appreciation ana supper. u
Mr. Van Buren, This result. Is more hs "ba gum q the
Princeton; that mshap may be par'ay lecoaeeu llo' m
vibration from Missouri will always nave aungng Honoi
onous sound that can rarely evc: DC forgotten but
d;cd oon,c and as his former colleague once said in his
factions moments "fvc dollars on the e RED 30 say we
now and truly deserves the sympathy OF MS lrend or
mcnt This result would not have happened COL Benton
but for the slavery agitation His his Partially
for Van Buren, which has led 10 this defeat His district
has lost firm friend her interest in the defeat of Col
He was always the eide Of the of this neglected
peoples therefore, regret his loss however much mper
GUS necessity compes us 10 acqnesce In the justice Of his
defeat by the people OF Missouri.
The Legislature of Delaware have elected James A.
Buyard, Democrat in place of John Wales, Wing
The Legislature Of Florida have also elected Mr. Mallory
Democrat in place of Mr. Yulee whose term expires 4h
March next Both gains In the Senate of the United States
Senator Yuee lost his election by being classed with the
disunonsts. He is, however business man, and will be
missed in the Senate. Senator Rusk will told make
many amendments the Post Office Bill of the House;
and If he wishes the Department we hope he will
not go below fire cents for the uniform of postage.
To-day, in this city, the interesting ceremony of pre-
senting to Gen. Scott by the committee on the part
dial, emblemac of his prosperous military career in
the late contest with Mexico, was enacted by the
committee the City Hail. before large audience Of
ladies' and gentlemen. Mr. Burwell of Bedford coun-
ty, made beautiful and welmed address 1t not
too lengthy, yet every word spoke the feeling Of
the in his compliments to Gen. Scott. The General
made neat reply happy and concise in Its language evil
IDENTIFY with much feeling of gratitude for the honor bestowed
on him, by his native Sateaer which, he received the
congratulations of his friends, and the large company
tired Some think this presentation was potic,l move,
but Judge not Senator'S Messrs Mason and Hunter,
Gov Mcdowell Seldom Morton Parker and Others of the
Virginia delegation, present The Secretary Of the
Interior (Mr. StuarO was also there and hosts of both po
itical parties This then, is political move Tina, has
been done already and long since the Wings party
have decided their man. and that person Gen. Scott.
Mark my word for this
There much under-curren talk among the members of
both parties the Presidency but with The above alusion
nothing definite has been done think Gen. Cass still our
strongest candidates yet few of friends favor tho
selection of the patriot Dickinson Certainly if there Is
Union candidate of both parties either of these gentle
men will make good President.
Your obedient servant,
JAcop FAITHFUL, Jr.
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To the Editors Of The Enquirer !:


WARRINGTON JAN 25 1851
So many important have been pressing on your CO.
un,ns that have found proper encroac upon the
of subjects properly belonging to the ntces, of
your citizens than in giving place TO my views of things
hee they and they may be- The raps you have
given the Southern abolition pnper here just they
pointed That paper not esabished sustain the pr-
cples Of the Constitution uphold the of these
States AT the time ushered into being too
plainly seen for settlement and compromise, of tho
vexed question of the times, il would be advocate; ;
and the Southern Press is the first cordial
men in appreciation of the healing Of the late
session OF Congress Heretofore we of the South have been
the very strongest advocates of union and secession But
from the expenditure ofmoney aid this organ
is feared haI In the end the establishment Of the South
Press will work In the minds Of many Southern citizens
erea, dislike for the union Of the States and that
ton for the Constitution of the land that has always here
tofore the boast OF citizens to love and Defend
But these questions for you to argue: AM hero
'looker on in Vienna
very little has yet been done. We hope something will be
done stop this everlasting system OF delay The people
must look TO their future servants The French 'poation
bill has passed the Senate by majority Of four. As this
bill will become law, flee millions Of doiors of contribu
tons from the South will have TO be paid In the shape of i'm
post duties Where else is the money FRONT The
Public Lands from this time FORTH revenue, truly
On "obsoee idea" for if "clcan gone they
H. that In the scramble for the partition, there will shortly
be none left Of any value.
am pleased 10 inform you that have prospect Of
the passage by the House. of the bill Of last session. intro
duced by Senator Hunter and which passed the Senate for
the establishing of the Board Of Accounts II this bill be-
law onehalf Of the time of Congress will be saved
The Postage Bill has passed the House for the uniform rate
Of three letters Of half ounce, and at that rate for
every additional half This ia another Tariff bill
for the benefit Of the Import duties have to bear
the burthen Of In more shapes than one As
the Of portion Of the postage bill are as obno1
of the BILL
Gov Henry Dodge of Wisconsin has been reelected
Senator for six years. from 4h March next, and Col Ben.
defeated by Mr. Gsyer for six years from 4th March
next. The as. represented his State 10 The Senate and
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FIGHT IN THE INDIANA CONVENTION


This afternoon occurred in the Indiana State Con-
venon which not over creditable that body. Tho
subject under consideration The proposition TO appoint
three commissioners revise and modify the laws and
form the mode OF practice law. Many hard things
said against the legal profession generally and Mr. Hovoy
delegate from Posey (who lawyer said he could put his
finger three in the Convention who expected 10 be
appointed the Commissioners Some called out "Name
hem," and member sitting Mr.. Hovey called out
"Ken" Mr.. Kent then much excited and called Mr.
Hoveya Coward, whereupon Mr. Hoyey advanced Mr..
Immediately ordered into custody, and long sxpans
ton took place. amid great excitement Finally apologies
made and BY of the Convention the reporters
were directed to smother the whole affair.
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DISAGREEMENT OF THE JURY IN GENERAL
HENDERSONS CASE-THE MARKETS.

NEW ORLEANS JAN 22.-The case of the Government vs.
General Henderson, charged with participating in the Cuba
INVASION brought close the 2lst and given the
jury who after being for considerable time,
able to ngree They accordingly discharged by the
court. II is presumed trial will lake place.
The Cotton market steady and rather active though PR
have changed Snes to-day Of II 600 bales at in
q I'm cts. for lniddlng qualities.
Sales Of prime molssses 23t Sugar is steady a. pre-
yious prices
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CUMBERLAND Corsrr Va, MARCH i2rm, 1873.

CtMBEHLAED CUrHTY, Va. 1HRcH LII Io15
have a statement in Philadelphia Gazette, pub.
shed by Mr. Webster relative tina happened
Peter Francisco and detachment OF British SOL
ders Ben Wards Of Amelia in the year ISL on Tare
toms route TO Prince Edward Courthouse to destroy
co, which I have every reason believe is ma
terially true, Francisco lived In my neighbour
hood and brought with him several horses from Amelia
generally admitted and believed be the he took from
the British ALSO remarkably large pair of silver spurs
taken al the same ,ime which purchased of him. The
In the papers the that Francisco related
me Immediately after the transaction took place with
additional Circumstances that infinitely recollect
To this will make oath II required
MILLER WOODSON
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MIR r.1uo,IN MANUSCRIPTS.


IT, ,,,,,. NJ South Carolina at Its late session, mp
$4,000 for the purpose of sereotypng anu
liohino rho Two MSS works Of Mr.. Calhoun, comp'e
l. Treatise on Government and Discourse on Tie "a
,uton Of the United States The Governor was
10 appoipt suitable Editor to "conract Tor ana
the publication within the State of said e. ,h
was further provided that said agent, alter se'' ,ho
use of the State 500 copies Of the WORK. sho"N
stereotype plates and the entire proceeds OIL s''''
posu OF the family of Mr.. Calhoun ,.. =, ,,ou.
,Pinckney" in the Charleston NEWS ,. u,,a
whether the rumor "hard to believe aa Mss aro ;,
~ 10 the feeling of our Legislature they l'ho -,
- ,hrhod T., New York; COL Carew editor Oh the aio'-
= -, h;,,, of ,he Senate committee On 'he sup,ec''
h s,.c;.v anneaed 10 for information quotes VIC 'o
,on "a ,dopted and says that his duties ehoeo m ''
adoption. :, r r,,hh,ro ,,ssed
,honoh Richmond on his way New ofK 10 supen'0"a
tho nublication Of the MSS there no was VIC
an, confidential friend of Mr. Calhoun ana MS Seeco -
Tho editor Of the work very appropriate coe'S
,os s hearing that tho work was 10 90 puohsheo NJ I'VE"
Work. II NAV have been because s'efeoypeS cou'u o'
...;a.,v =. procured there. In Baltimore however,
there is we believe, large stereotype es"o's"'e'
Of South Carolina has the whole matter under his
control. ....
The famous diamond watch valued at slOUOo was raffed
off at New Orleans on the 18th inst Two gentlemen
threw As the two highest throws There being tie, the
,o,ch ia held as common property between them
The Baltimore Sun says that tho watch was won by Dr.
Knonn and Captain Broadwe of New Orleans, who pur-
chased q lie throw (45) for $3.50.
The defeat of Col Benton in Missouri for the u s Sem
ate has been received with Joy by everybody in this quarter
The Democrats rejoice though Wing is elected COL
Bentons free soil eanngs the violent explosions OF his un-
comfortable temper his bombas and aectation OF superior
wisdom and propey have rendered him 50 odous that the
Democracy vastly preferred the election of Wing, Southern
at hear-and Mr. Geyer the newly elected Senator from
Missouri represented be- II this same gentleman
who declined the sccretayshp of the Interior
of Mr.. Ewing
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AGRICULTURISTS, ATTENTION

The notice in todays paper shows tina, the State Agcu
,urs Society will hold general meeting the 18th Febru
ay The occasion will be Of great interest Many dis.
lngaished vii! take part 10 the proceedngs-and
appeal 10 the farmers in every section Of the State send
the representatives Of their grea, interest," give i'm
petus TO the cause Of Agriculture.
The Virgins Conversational Agricultural Club will hold
meeting 10 the Senate Chamber Thursday night Ad-
dresses may be expected from gentlemen Of science and
practical skill.
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VII.

hereby certify that TO the best OF my recollection the
circumstances above related respecting the said Francisco
admitted 10 be true. do recoect present tie
precise number Of horses that he took from the British but
believe there FIVE six The publication in the Phia
depha paper by Webster and Warre cooborate
the statement. given after the transaction took place.
except the number Of The enemy he encountered, which
think Ave whites and four blacks
Given under my hand this 10th March, 1873
ANDERSON COOKE.
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evidence all show the perfect right Of Mr. On,
10 The ownership OF the slave The fugitive ate, h,"i
been proved TO be slave reulanded his master X
the matter passed of with very little excitement The j..
was subsequently bouah, for $780, and released 'NN
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For the ENQUIRE,

For Me Enquirer.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN BUCKINGHAM.
meeting of the Democrats of Buckingham will be held
February Court next organize for the spring canvass,
with view the reelection of present able and
faithful Representative in Congress, Thos. S. Bocock.
A DEMOCRAT
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LATEST BIZ THE TELEGRAPH.
Photographed for the Richmond Enquirer.1
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS

CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS
WAsHiSoroS, JANUARY q, 1851
Mr. Seward presented petition in favor of the rens
the Fugitive Slave Bill Laid on the table
Bills incorporating the Union Gas Company and auho,
zing the United States Judge in Arkansas TO appoint s,
boat inspectors, were passed
The California private land claim bill was taken 49, AM
warm debate enued between Mc.srs Benton and Berrs
No vote was taken upon the bill. The Senate adjou,ned
HOCSE-NearIy the whole day was occupied in de.
Ting the Deficiency Bill which, however, did not pass.
Photographed for the Richmond Enquirer
BALTIMORE, JAS. o. :
5000 bbls. Howard flour were sold to-day at SIS
Red Wheat l03 cts Yellow Corn 81 cts, White g.. o.
day 400 Of which were sold al 50 so 5 on the hoo
equal 10 IS so nett; and averaging 50 2s gross Ho
S. IS per cwt. =
Tobacco continues and prices are firm.
Photographed for the Richmond Enquirer
NEW YopK, JAM o.
The markets here remain unchanged. III |
man by the name of Victor ST. Victor, Teller o. -
Bank Of Louisiana has absconded with So 600 dollars OF q
funds OF the Bank
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pR,xcr EpwAap corsrr. ". MApcn l5,h. lsl3

FRINCE EbWARD
have the above mentioned publication and believe
TO be IN substance narrative Of that transaction
was reported and believed BY every description persons
in tina, and the neghboring Counties knew one of the
horses said by Mr. Francisco to have been taken from the
British Ben. Wards and well recoect that Francisco
advised by Mr.. Robert Lawson bring suit against
Ward for horse horses which he refused deliver 10
Francisco The circumstance very generally talked Of
and do not believe contradced doubted
BENJAMIN OvERSTREET.
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VIII

hereby subscribe to the statement given by Anderson
Cooke which agrees with my impression al the time h
transaction took place have four FIVE Of the horses
said TO be taken by Francisco.
Given under my hand as above stated. JOHN RAlNE.
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T.. bOOh FIN
SAMUEL V. ALLEN,
SHERD FOWLER,
B. B. WOODSON,
J. Fl. OvERSTREET.
March 10th, 1919.

have heard read in of The public prints, proposals
by Webster and Warre for publishing by subscription
print representing Peter Francscos gallant action with nine
Of Taretons cavalry certain Mr. Benjamin Wards in
Amelia county, TO which proposal is suhoined statement
said 10 be the statement Of Francisco himself. Mr.
Francisco either the first second day after tho engagement
sad have taken place and well my recollection
me- Mr. Francisco made the 10 me Us
the published. and that heard read. lived at the time
of the transaction about six miles from Mr. Wards
where happened. am asked how far il from Mr..
Wards house the road along which Tacton and his army
passed. answer, about mile Given under my hand this
i 5,h March, 1873 JOHN FOSTER, Sr
TEsrg-BlAkE B. WoorsoN.
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OBITCARY ".

The death Of much admired and loved Mrs Lot
TRlPEII IN Tie large circle IN which ste moved deserves
particular nolec than II has .c. received was indeed anI
and l. l-li aud mournei
large conDeSion on. but by NUMEROUS others
her sufficiently 10 appreciate her anaoc and lovely character T
-lr interesting and excellent Accolnp, heL,
mug IN her MANNERS ATTRACTIVE In her iefson anil making %
Whatsoever COMPANY shr appeared, she exhibited
the the craTcs, evidence
noble character formed by underwriting adherence pu,,
Her gentle nature had suffered III. tIiilS which
weigh, upon the and aecilonate
hu-band Who Wa worthy ~ her uaarng devoon)
!ei behind al nriicci5c bot
mud So senpu!ois vas sirn p duly. , ~
al any appropriate e1e"n om the IN ugcnce untyans
In the uemitc practice III her duties shr
pleasure but then her !ucg comprehensive beginning
tru AT home but o1icn: thence whi,-oeyer appeasd be-
-ynpahies Oh beh.s0ence Most exemplary aud mot
nor less so - rra rc anl friend, her attachments 81
toughesso i rs-e! IN her socnd- for Others, ,r IS
wisely Ia regulate Kindness by the
loved was tho union Of tender senSblry with fixed prn
Thar made her ~ she "a! blessing all the
life Her heart aul her established
ceP's Of oar holy religion. and ~ the nciapn. w
j, summons. she found occupation hop-
FRIEND
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Mr. Shackelford regret 10 detained from his seat Il
tho Senate by indisposition in his family.
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,Iyo JOHN BURBANK You viii axe

VTNU JOHN BCKBANH ~ VT. ~ ~. ot J
shall peorecl on The 9th day of March. ISL. a. Ih
Walton Gray, ciry Of Baltimore State OF MAI 80 d.
the hours Of ID o'clock the forenoon. aat o t!ock ~
noon of that day 10 dispositions of certain s u
read evidence cause now pending IN me T md
endent and Inc 23,h day Of hr same month
hours ~ The day the resideGce Of John Betswof. o.
px., S,mmersst county the State aforesaid, shan
,ate the eposonso certain other witn.sse' 20 '' r
in the cause =. .,x. a,l,s re
s.l ,hs ,xil. thereof will Do contnueis ne sam
tween the hcu;s .tou s 10 uine nIf ~, n STEyEN
Jan. ?6-cwiw Atua"p
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CAMPBELL, VA, MACH "a, 1918.

CAMPBELL, VA, MARCH "a, 1878.
have seen statement, in Philadelphia Gazette pub
ished BY Webster relative that happened with
Mr. P. Francisco and detachment Of British soldiers, at
Benz Wards of Amelia In the year $751; on raretons route
Francisco hmself which have every TO believe is
aeriay true Francisco that time made my fathers
and brothers. house his home. Upon his return, well re-
coec, his bringing with him parcel of fine horses said by
him that he TOOK them from the British Ben Wards also
the sword that he stated taken from the British was for
years in my possession. see nothing that publication
but what he the said Francisco asserted his return
from Amelia and heard it, my recollection once dis.
pu,ed. Given under my hand. JAMES ANDERSON.
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Mr.. Ssbee the capital Yankee actor, will appear tonight
Those who seek shake off the blues to relax for while
from the serious troubles and annoyances from business will
find ample relief in the comicaltes OF Mr. Silsbee
Four Indian Warriors from Florida also appear tonight
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For the Enqui,.. I
The Democrats OF Henrico requested to NEE, q,
Court House on Monday the 5h OF February, 10 AM.
delegates to District Convention be holden for N.
pose Of nominal ting candidate 10 succeed Mr. Seldom
the SD Congress OF the United States u
SEVERAL DEMOCRATS
Meeting Of the CONGREGATIONAL Aericultural Cyu5 u
Virg nia.-A meeting OF this Club will be held in The 8
nate Chamber on Thursday evening a, o'clock Nr Re
fin, Mr.. H. A. Wise, Gen. Baxon and others will pras.
bly, be present r.s'e
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hereby certify tina, in the year. 1882 time in the
month of November, at plantation then owned in the
county of Prince Edward became acquainted with Peter
Francisco and that time he related the story which in
substance TO the best of my recollection is the
mentioned in the proposals by Webster and Warren do
not know the precise number Of men, but recoect several
ties were mentioned will be positive how Wnrd
pot his DEATH but heard II from fall from his horse
live at this time in the county where the transaction
appened and have repeatedly heard II md
heard con,radicted doubted until heard of Mr.
B. Wards publication.
Given under my hand THE 18th May 1913 at Petersburg
WIN. MURRAY.
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THE CONVENTION

Had very short session yesterday No reports were
made from the committees Mr. Bolts introduced resolutions
In regard taxation I'D ralore all property excep what
the Legislature shall except-to restrictions to internal
improvements &C. They, referred to the Legislative
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LII

We have seen the publication OF Messrs Webster and
Warrel respecting between Mr. F. Francisco
and part of Tsrelons troops and find substantially the
With the account often given In hearing by Mr.
Francisco. F. BOOKER,
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The "Mon.gomery Guards" very handsome new Irish
company under the command of Capt. Theodore Moore,
paaded yesterday for the first time. They made quito
sensation with their salwart men, green coats faced with
yellow army blue pantaloons, white and blue plumes.
BY permission of Mr. Speaker Dennis, the Rev. Mr. Ham,
ner has deposited in tho Office of the Clerk Of tho Senate
number Of interesting books pubshedb by the Sunday School
Union They remarkably cheapand for So or slO one
may purchase nice little library of IS 100 voumes.-
We have doubt that the occasion will be seized upon
purchase these cheap libraries for Sunday Schools
raising and hereafter TO be established in the State.
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committee
Peter Z. Wagner the companion-in-ams of Gen. Jack
son. and the gallant editor Of the n O. Courier has
been elected by the largo majority of 32 TO the State Senate
from the parish of New Orleans While editor OF the Court
or, he sustained the compromse-when for some cause
of that paper changed that subject he
fused TO sacrifice his convictions Of duty and withdrew
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IL The Books Of tho American sunday Srhool kgIJIS
"A Unon can b. had al the bible Depori,oryr IA
Richmond c'rner above the Exchange Bank ManEHL2
Street These books sold al the catalogue price.
as in Philadelphia NeS York We also sell al me
Gus Works PRAYER Borks IIyan Boks Caech.ms. s: a.
- - " K>0WLt, "
Deosiary Tor Bible Society q VIZ
Ban as-or,ruen, Of rood Stationery AWAY. on hah'
Ian
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1851-12-02
A DRUNKARD,

A correspondent mas addressed us a lei.
ter on the subject Of Temperance in Con-
nec,cu,, containing ahisiory a of painful in.
tcres, and mos. useful warning It's sub,
stance is this Early in life. the writer left
Connecticut leaving 10 an elder brother the
support Of their aged parents and a young
family. BY slow degrees that brother be-
came addicted 10 drink. The rum.seiIer Of
,ho village where he lived, was merchant
and Justice of the Peace, and we dare say
q politician. From being diinker he be-
came drunkard. and from that sol Pa.
rents and wife applied to the Justice, and
besought him TO refuse the young man drink
They begged in vain. Fortune and happi.
ness left their abode. Most OF the family
circle was scattered, and its head and sup.
port was an oulcasl. Nothing remained TO
the, parental hearth but tears and ashes
Years passed, and when The ruin Of the
fanny was complete, the oulcast drunkarI
tookphe pledge. Uuder lis benign inAucn.
ces aeuce and happiness descended on
the old home, and The family were restored,
save The old couple, whom wcighly sorrows
broughI'Io the grave. The Justice rum.sc.
Ter
"Had his own poisoned chalice commended to his
lps.p
and he TOO had passed away. The writer
says he visited the pu,erna rooI, Nnd found
quiet, harmony, happiness and comfort there,
disturbed only by the wle's fears that a
groggory inHbduced recently TO the nearest
railroad depot twould once more bring desc.
Iatioh upon hat home and hopes. Is there
any appeal 10 tl~e humanity of the Legisla'
tors more irres&,ible Than this woman's
holy lears?.-N y Tribune.