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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-07
VIVE LA BAGATELLE!

We admire the good temper and rare philosophy with
which the Wings of Norfolk resign themselves their fate
abandon the field entirely and prepare In the most brilliant
and enthusiastic style, their voyage up Sail
Rrer Here their official proceedings published in the
Wing papers
Pursuant notice. large number of Wings assembled at
Ashland Hall, on last (rhursday) night:
On notion S. Harlshorn, ESQ., chosen President; Dr..
McKenney, Vice President and WIN. s. Forrest, Secretary
After returning thanks for the honor conferred upon him.
the chairman stated that he understood the meeting had
been called for the purpose OF transactng business the ma.
of which, however, he was Ignorant bat ready 10
submit to the meeting such business as might be
for It's consideration MIR. w. T. Mors then offered the
following preamble and resolutions which he peiaced with
Il few eloquent and humorous remarks:
Whereas the Wings have been taken prisoners by the De-
Army tried by Court Martial and condemned
punishment for four years. al the "Bue Lick settlement
have received tickets, emitting them TO passage,
board the steamers which ply on that muddy stream there.
fore be it,
eslvcd That the Wings OF Norfolk will assemble and
in procession take the line Of much for the "Blue L
the necessary arrangements be completed
Resolved That the chair appoint committee who shall
have make all arrangements fix the hour for start
ing and give public notice thereof through the daily papers
Of this city appoint Masha and discharge such other du
ties as they may deem necessary in order TO carry into G
feet the foregoing resolution.
Resolved Tina. the Wings of Portsmouth, and the sur
rounding countless be and hereby invited unite with
u.s. on the mournful occasion of our Exodus.
The resolutions unanimously adopted The Chair
then announced The of the following gentlemen
as the committee OF arrangements.
W. T. Morris, John Ludlow, L. r. Gibson, G. w. Camp,
Geo Kueer W. II Turner, r. Small L. II. Chandler, +.
W Seabury, w Barrett, John Hayman, Lem Holmes.
On motion,
Messrs. Brouehton of the The Herald W. E. Cunningham
of the Beacon G. W. Shields of the Courier the President
and officers of the Young Mems Scott and Graham Club
g. Harshorne and DR.. Mckinney, were added thereto.
In calls made upon them, the meeting was ad-
dressed by Dr. Mckinney, w. Wallace Davis and Alex
NJ. Cunningham, Jr., and after passing resolution
requesting the Editors of the city papers publish the
ceedings the meeting adjourned in as pleasant humor as
The melancholy nature of the proceedings would permit
The Committee of arrangements appointed Thursday
night will meet at Head Quarters on Saturday night the 9th
inst. at O'clock
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-07
MARRIED. u.

MARRIED n weldon y. e the i; instant hy John Cant s
ESD LANES MILLER CuuI3sJiaud, and GIMME H. SMITH
of puwta,afi county, Va.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-07
DEATH OF BOOOrH, THE TRAGEDIAN

DEATH OF BUUUTH, THE TKAGEDIAN.
LOUISVILLE, Dec. 2.-Junius Bruus Booth, the distn-
gushed American tragedian died here this morning. after
brie lness. He had been in California, and his
return hnme to visit his family in Baltimore. having arrived
at New O;ieans The 18th Nov'r. Mr. Booth
sderaby so years old Ia his day he among the
very be. actors that appeared upon The boards and
crened for himself wide fame in his country and in Eu
rope His remains will be home for interment.
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BY r. D. Addng,on.-The United States seventy.four,
Virginia; she lies, The stocks, in sister State,
Massachusetts Vginans are reassured that the mouldcr
ing timbeEs Of their Mothers namcsaSe have been rescued
from Foreign soil, by The election OF NEW HAMPsHREs
UNIoN LOVING Son.
By H. B agg-The Democratic Press of Virginia. noble
honest and worthy-ther files will be the history Of their
usefulness and industry, bound by orr triumph.
BY W. P. b. Vest AM u Dc,nocrat-!ur "TruIh is
BY Jno Moss.-Genl. Frank Pierce one of The guardian
spirits OF TIE Long may he live 10 bless his country wit,
his wisdom.
BY 1hon:as }. Musse-Expcsure of The Cuba Co!respon
dsnce: What, but political yndctivcness made Willard
Fillmore b"ray his country Z
BY Clement Whi.o-1he reserved rights of The States
and the Union the Sates-wth all their constitutional
guarantees incxby observed by general government;
otherwise he institutions of our beloved country
be perpctu"ted
BY Gn,st.-J. r. Tucker To pay him ,eortly compli
ment is 10 say that the echo from his uncles chung
ed into his .uce.
BY j. L rncser-Col G w aluniord A gentleman who
unes races Of rich and chastc the more solid
ai,aiumrr- .! the rticen; officer
By }. Engish.-Virginia: Her sons, when true 10 her
principles and her rights never be false 10 the ConSu
ton or the Union
By r. D. Arlington John GooIe Jr, the distinguished
Bile services
BY NJ Starke-Thc Sub Electors of Virginia. From The
evidences which they have given We recognize their ability
70 pave discharged even higher trusts
by l.. W. lazebrook.-Dcmoc!ac Principles: The har.
Dor to which every man may row his bark with safety
BY Richard Rens.-Gen. franklin Pierce the President
elects May his administrator be as brilliant as his election
has been triumphant it, beneficial effects enduring
as his native Granite hjls
BY Vice President JOS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Representative
10 Congress- Joha s Caske Bold talented and fearless
honored home, respected abroad conGdne constitu
ency know The man and appreciate his worth
By Guess.-Chasain White: Tho pcpua; able Jealous
representative of Democracy OF Hanover and the
cessfu adviser Of the Democracy OF the Union regard
our candidate for the Presidency.
BY Dr. Abner Crump.-The Democratic Party: The only
party of progress and improvement The foundations
power laid broad and deep. 1t is built eternal
Truth, and like Truth though crushed to earth, will rise
again.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-07

Harold Murray Broad street, have sen, US The Decem-
Der No., of Harpers Maga-ne which we have already no.
ced Ii commences he 9th volume OF valuable and in
erestng periodical which has reached monthly circulation
of 100 OG0 copies.
We have other avo;s from II G. H. and other booksellers
which we shall notice.
"Jusltu cannot appear-he author having though,
proper to send his name.
PHILADELPHIA Dec. 3.-Blase Ssupinski exc
cued Philadelphia to-day for the murder OF young Leh
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-07-09

MEADE and other distinguished gentlemen were t,e. ,
the rendezvous of the Guard, and enIivened Ii. ,,
with eloquent speeches.! South Side Democrat.
The Petersburg Express says the Iacyra,. .
the toast The Constituted Authorities Of Virginia. y" q
lowed by great applause, and loud cries for Goveacv ,
son. AS order restored the Governor ,yse ;,
acknowledged the preferred honor He thanked the s3mn
nv present most sincerely for the very iatetng NAME
which they had received him. and stated thai he thpapn,
speech ON such occasion would be both out of =,
out of place He paid high compliment TO the hosu
" OF the Cuckade City-sad il distinguishes -
in the character OF her people, and for which .hsy w.
poyerbia II had been thirty years since he va
Petersburg beure-but he found them en In. San
hosplabe and generous people Then he visited Them una
far different from hose by which they ~
surrounded. Then The dark cloud ~ war hore.e! oy
u.-nOw the rainbow of prace spans the heavens and
Is prosperity and happiness The Governor conin4-t
enchain the attention vi the assembly Tor few mimi
longer with OF those fervent and impasslonae
which fails 10 elicit the sympaIhes OF all ami c,.
with the following sentiments 1.-The Virginia N"un...s
an honor 10 their friends and terror 10 their foes NJ
sic ard prolonged applause.
Judge Mason, being called out, gave:
PErsRspuRa--I The C0ckade Of Virginia: IN the -.
1872 she sent gallant band TO Csnala, and in The w.
1876 she offered larger number nan the goye,r-
would take.
Capt RICHARD McRAE briefly responded and was .h..
ed vociierGuSly.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-07-09
THE cELERRATIoN IN PETE RsRLiRG

The serenysxth anniversary Of the Declaration OF ludc
pendence connemorated in the Cockade City, by
usual demonstrations of rejoicing. So brilliant military
display as was presented In Monday
ef before witnessed in Petersburg. The Young Guard Of
Richmond and the Blues Of Norfolk participated In the
proceedings Of the day. the guests respectively of the City
Guard and the Petersburg Grays Governor JOHNSON came
over IL the morning train Of and received the
l b. detachment from the Grays and of Ell,
zcns Alter receiving large OF persons WHO called
upon him al the Bo.ngJrook Hotel he escorted by n.
military the Poplar Lawn. Here was TIE scene Of the
ceremonies Of The day The Declaration Of Independence
read very handsomely indeed BY Dir. w. F. DAVIDSON
and the usual Grafton delivered by Dr. j. H Claiborne be-
fore immense assembloge Of persons Dr. CLA1eoRsEs
speech did him great credit and received with estao
binary applause After the delivery of the Grafton the Gov
reviewed the troops The festivities of the day were
ended amidst feasling and toasng.
Tho City Guard gave dinner their guests the Young
Guard of Richmond and The Gays entertained their puests
The Blues OF Norfolk in the manner The Grays din
nar was attended by the Governor Judge MASON MoRDEc
CooKE, Esq ard II WOODS, Esq OF No:oik City, Gen
= 7. ScoT7 OF Greesvie and other distinguished In
response 10 complimentary toast Gov JoHssos made
very eloquent and happy address, which greeted with
uHoounded applause. Indeed the reception Of the Govern
or by the citizens Of Petersburg haeng ard cordial
in The extreme. Messrs MAsos ScoT- CocKE and Others,
made eloquent speeches in response The table
not deserted until The hour for the departure OF the Richmond
cars when the Governor and suite were obliged 70 Leave
The dinner of The City Guard Is represented 10 have been
not less brilliant than that of the Gays. Tho Hon. r. &.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-07-09
RATIFICATION MEETING In MIppLEsEx

RATIFICATION MEETING IN MIDDLESEJ
AT large and enthusiastic meeting of the Democracy Of
Mddesex county, held at the Court House in Urbanna on
Monday the 2Sh June that being Court day; upon the
motion OF Robert L. Montague, Esq., Thomas Street was
called to the chair and William s Blackburn appointed Sec
rotary.
The object of the meeting being explained BY Col Eras
tus T. Montague the following gentlemen were appointed
by the chairman committee 10 resolutions sus
Montague, ltoht Montague, Robt Markan Benjamin
Sbley and Thos Savage who retired for time and
made the following report through their chairman Col
Montague, which unanimously adopted
Resolved, That Eve gentlemen De appointed committee
each precinct distribute documents and information
among the people.
For the Jamaica precinct-Dr Vim L Ga,ewood, Lewis
Seward, John Calls Thos Taft and Thos Trce
For the Ur5anna precnct-Dr Geo L Nicoleun Thomas
Street, John Brisow, Richard Davis and Benjamin
Slbey.
For the Sandy Bottom precinc;-Wm Blackburn, Thos
Savage John Blake, Richard C,..tenden and Rober.
Glare.
Resolved That the Democratic party of this county cor.
daily approve Of the nomination OF Franklin Pierce OF New
Hampshire for President, and William R. King Of Alabama
for Vice Presidents; and that they will all honorable
in their power their election 10 November
next.
On MOTION il Resolved That the proceedings OF this
meeting be signed by the Chairman Secretary and for
warded the Democratic papers of Richmond with re-
quest that they be published
THos. STREET, Chm.
VIZ. 8. BLAexsURs, Secy.
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RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
DEMOCRATIC MEETlNa.
AFRICAN CHURCH.

:. - 49,, of Richmond requested TO meet
The Democracy orb instant az O'clock the African
This s'en Wsssrs STEPHEN A. DouoLAs Of Illinois, and
Gnu,e" W VeSABLE of North Carolina, nave oeen NV,
is confidently expected will DO present ana 40
&c., a. be meeting 1t is hoped that every Democrat VIII DC
Come and listen to the bold una e9uem 10
ons of Republican principles Come men, Delhoc'a'S' !"
the meeting and hear them for the cause
THE LADIES invited TO attend Seats are iesei'
.d 70, those who may honor Us with their presence.
By ORDER OF THE President OF THE AseocIATioS'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-07-09

The following letter from Gen. Pierce, read at the
4h OF July celebration in Philadelphia by the Democrats OIL
the Sd and Attn Congressional District:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-07-09
FROM HON. w. Fl. CLARK
f.,.r- un,,pr C,pe,S,. Ivy

HALIFAX CouRT HOUSE, VIRGINIA, JUNE 70 1852.
S,a-I have this had the honor receive In
vtation 10 be present festival on The nations birthday
TO be given Tammany Hail. the 5th of July deeply
regret nv inability be present that glorious OCCASION
and in the walls Of that renowned hail. sacred the
Of human liberty, the union OF The American States and
The enduring principles of national Democracy. Let he
great Empire State out be united and che has invlncibe
slreng tn and certain victory.
have Just passed through great part of Virginia and can
safely promise the Old Dominion will be found where
she has ever been and herself and true TO the great
republican party Of The Union. Respectfully,
WM H. CLARK.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-07-09

AFFAIRS IN washington CHI
WAsHINoroS, D. c., JuLv 1t 10 current! ~ q,
here thai gentlemen from New io!s, win | i,a
ita! OF $40 000 intend establishing ne* d'lIy ia-'F
democratic paper ia Washington. ,y.a
Another democratic IL 10 be held
Ing to tca: and act upon reports OF the caucus
appointed some time ago By the democracy OF eae'
the public printing. ia, ,hs PEI
About twenty clerks were dismissed 70 cay Hom do
sion Bureau. There was nothing more for than 70 o.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-07-09

The people Of Lexington ky have determined
National Monument OF colossal proportions The
grave of Henry Clay in the beautiful grounds of the
tory that city, TO which the remains of his
mother last year removed from their former resting
place In the county of Woodford
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-07-09

Mr. R. T. Daniel in yesterdays Wing, makes an awful
Iamenta,on reference n article of Wednesday,
The subject TO which made brief alusion, mat
of public notorey at the time of its and
do not think that Mr.. DPS explanation gives different
sion 10 the affair. Ii is singular. that Mr. D. who profess
be much shocked that single passage in
extended comments should have asked the Wing pub.
lish his whole letter. Certain it is that in his attempt
excite personal sympathy he has, by his silence admitted
the correctness OF all The rest Of a1licle.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-07-09

Seward is the chief supporter of Gen. Scott at the North
and secured his nomination. What will Southern Wings
say when they hear that at Abolition meeting in Massa-
chuse Theodore Parker oil Boston cuogized Seward for
killing of Webste! and Fllmore''7 The Reverend" To-
matte also "intimatsd that the time soming whom the
antsavery party must recognise politics. and suggested
Seward the who might hereafter appear the Pre-
saent champion for the North In referring Webster
ped the man, while goryng in The just doom Of the tni
tor In his case, ambition had oerleaped itself, and the
lion had fallen his nostils deed with Southern dirt and
his covered with Northern mud.n
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-10-21

letter from Keostuqan, iowa, says.
81 think could name 30 ID emacr Il 10 this
county who viii vote for Scott. and do
not know hu; more. have reports that
the same is true IN other counties, Thing
are very favorable in Iowa just a, this time
for such result. The people are sick and
tired OF the Locofncoism Of the State, and
m,ny, very many Democrats will not o.
wlth their party. Others, again revolt at
the idea of being required 10 vote for Pierce
"a man without a name--aud who, witt
abundant opportunities 10 distinguish him
self. has never been able 10 mnke his mark
in any position in which he has been pIs-
ced"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-10-21
Davenport, Oct eth, 1852 en-.
New York Premium Corn-Shellers

ALONIO NOURSE, oF MoLISE, Its,
now manufacturing hre huad,ed of these in
l. valuable Machines, all of which hare 10 be sola
IN two months. lie will soon have out from six
to eight teams.
These Corn Shelters are all made by machinery,
are all alike, good, substantial and made for USE.
Ode OF them will Shell from 100 TO l50 bushels
per day. The Corn is not put in one ear at .
lime, but is thrown in pfomiscuousig.
Every farmer needs one OF these machines.
they will be furnished low aud BY the aid OF them
he will save cents on each bushel OF corn, be-
sides the transportation Of the cobs 10 market
ard at The same time he wi have the satisfaction
Of knowing exactly what he sells.
This is the first enterprise Of the kind started
west Of Cincinnati. Buy quickly az soon as in-
tfndlced. IS they will go oil like hot cakes.
Oct Il. lH5l eff
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-10-21

The Postmaster General has appointed
J. r. Fayerwea,her, of Burlington, Iowa.
Special Agent, to attend exclusively to be
transportation of the mails between the AT.
ian,ic cities and St. Louis.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-10-21

liz APPROVED lT.-The notorious, and
in general estimation the infamous Bank
rup, Law, p ssed by the Hard Cider Con
press of 1871, repudiating over FOUR
HUNDRED MILLIONS Of honest debts
debts due in thousands Of cases to poor
men. Gen. Scott has said tina, if he hac
been a member Of that Congress, he woulo
have voted for the act. OF course he mp
proved Of the whole swindle. Dubuque
Express.
We doubt il Scott ever said any suct
thing, but no one doubts, because il is q
matter Of history, that VIM. r. King, Lo
cofoco uolninec for Vice President, votee
for that measure.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-10-21

The total population of New Orleans.
rs shown by the census jus, taken, is Ids,
4io. The coIored population numbers %
ia; The free colored, 1889; the slave,
lG, G5l.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-10-21
for that measure

Correspondent, who is entirely reli
able sends us the Loco GaipilIn pamphiei
from Por, Byron, Illinois, and says they are
being circulated through that section dom
up in packages ola dozen, with the Two out.
si5e onee iranked by X II SrANre,S. anf
al the balance FRAMED BIZ j. X. Gin
DIsas, and left blank tor po,tmasters 10 d
rect.
We mention the above fact as proof thai
GInpIscs j. one Of PlEges's abolition
allies - Washington Republic.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-10-21
cEN SCOTS PROSPECTS.

Horace Greeley, than whom there Is not
closer political calculator in the countr>
says ia The last Tribune:
.Tbe change within u fortnight can hard
10 he realized except by those who are IA
X constant receipt oi adsiccs from al
narts oi the country. Aud every where,
The Scott ranks are formed eur friends
"a ns,onishcd at their strength. Here IS
",nnec,icu, at our elbow, which the Pierce
men have hoped to carry, and where they
Iii ain make all earnest fight, but IL
..h;eh they viii be beaten, III we are moi
~ro,sIy dsceiyod,) as they htve not been
s,nce 1910. Tennessee has been deta-
,s.hle. but not Scott man IN lis length
and breadth has longer doubt Of IT,
delaware went against US two years ago,
M, !, will now give Scott larger majority
,hsn !, ever gave to any candidate for
pres;dent. Ia Mary land, the Wings have
Leen tickling their adversarles with pres
ent Of half a dozen Old Fogies, and for
avery one oil them we shall add at least 4
hundred TO SCOTS majority. And 80 New
York has been talking Of as doubtful
STATE. which is sheer humbng. Unless
pennsyIvania out does all expectation,
New York viii give The largest majorit,
for Scott Of any State 10 the Union.
"If the present tide sweeps on, Pierce
will hardly get fifty votes. Mississippi j.
doubtful State to.d,y, aud will be car
red for Scott il his friends there but real.
ize their own strength, as part Of them d..
Illinois can be carried II the Wings but
work there us those OF Dclaw are, Mary
land, Michigan, &c, are now working
Alter the Election is over, if Ill. be lost
every one will say, 'llow easily il might
have been carried if we had only known
how close il was.H And 50 Of Iowa, Wiscon-
sin and 9th er Siales.'
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-10-21

"Glorv to Winfield Scott. an forever
slien, be the ribald tongue that would SLAM
der his name with aueht that is not Clio,
r'ons in action. invincihle IN courage, and
unfailng ia resources and wisdom"
pcansylraninn, Man 10, lSi7.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-10-21
BoAaD1Nd-scaocI,.

an The first OF October mkt, n select Poard-
~ ing school will be opened at Mount ST. Der
nard, commonly called Ja5lc .Honad The To-
cation is most eligible, being perfectly healthy,
beng about AZ nj Is 4 ON Dubuque, and suppl
ed with exceieit springs. Tie education will
be sound and liberal. Terms moderate usder
the special care OF Bishop Loras For parcu-
lars call on HIM, al bis residence, in Dubuque, or
on the President of the establishment,
Dubuque Oct o. ~3g
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-10-21
SCDTT CLUB!

Tie Scott Clue VII meet mex Saturday even.
ing al cry candleiight at their room Opposis
fost eDicc Speaking may be expected. All
are requested 10 attend
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1852-10-21

Groncn Gov. rrmpe, Of Ga, hts ac.
copied the States Rights Nomination faf
the Presidency. The tendency Of this
movement will be 10 bring ihtt Stale back
10 her old position ia the Wing coamn.-
Chicago Journal