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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-12-03
LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.
WEDNESDAY, DEcEMuER |. 1852.
HOUSE or DELEGATES.


Prayer by Rev PETER DzFnREsr the Methods, Chy,t
communication from the Senate, read by the 81
which Communications transmitting bill entitled ~, =,
authorizing the oYcrsesrS q! the poor Of the lower paG
Nansemond county, 10 sell lands and invest the procre..
and communication transmitting "an act IN rrpea u,
fourth section OF an ac' 10 Incorporate tn. Holidays
and Cumberland Turnpike Company" passed March 2
1851.
REPORTS or COMMITTEES.
BIZ Mr. ERBr roT. the Committee Of Schools end Con-
ncs: bill authorizing the sale OF Northumberland Ara
my in the county OF Northumberland.
BE- Air SpzgD i.Om The Cummittec Of Finance: bill .
curing that Fhr Commissioner III Tie Revenue for Appo
county sha re-assess the S:onew4 Furnace tra,.
land in sai county.
PETITIONS
By Mr. 1MsoDEN: or the County Court of Augusta Dr,
ing FOR The enlargement Of the time allowed for the ,ns.
lion Of business at monthly OF said Cou; and tr ~
hGri;y ~ Try CONFERENCE.-The prosecutions at m1ahr
", II as I.ar;e:!y of said Court Also Petition
JACOB COaa, asking 10 nc released rom The puymen
\ judgement aga.nst HIN Tor unlawful gaming
By Mr.. Payne: .! John Johnson Commissioner OF \
Revenue The county O! tiuvanra for additional co,
ton OF Mrs. Mary Ma$ie AMI others Of TIC county OF
wanna fur HE passage oil act authorizing them ed
sale Of certain real estate IN the county Of Louisa.
RESOLUTIONS.
The falawno resolution offered:
By Mr iswIs: That The Committee Tor Courts Of IL.
ice cuq;re into the expectancy Of amending srcrors
chapter ls2 ii the Ccde 81 Virginia by rcpsaing ac
said section refers 10 the Judgments OF County c.
pnra,lun Courts. -
The following resolution "ii~t~ yesterday by M' ?.
SIcE, accidentally oninl!t!e::
RCso.cd Tia; the Committee on Agriculture crC.f.
10 The cxpcccHry 0irCGung fhu the charter % all MI
Companies heretofore incorporated, or which May E
after Incorporated shall expire ulass The said COn.n
have. their rtOck subscribed, AMI commence opea!oE
wiihin twelve months from ii. passage oi said chIr,c
DEATH az AXasrR
Mr. pREsrnS ANNOUNCED 10 Tx House the death K
sEST CRAIG Esq the late Delegate n:t Roanoke nj;
After abiding in tew bur eloquent remarks, 10 the gt.,
ard merits q! the deceased M PRHsruS presented lie
loving preamble ard resolutions, which were nnan;m1
adopted:
THIS House being Informed thai RoSaRT CaAid Esq !.
late Delegate The c0auiy a" Roanoke depae: In.
N his residence The 18th Nos; and his associate.
assembled being deeply impressed oy his many virtue,
Ion. tried and invaluable services III the Legislature ~
2aa and the Congress OF the United States, and ms Ice
;naole qualities US private citizen, DO resolve,
Let. That marx Ui respect for the memory :" Tie
ceased, the members of tbs House Will wua. The u,
badge 81 mourning Tor the space OF .triy days
2nl That n copy OF these resolutions be- forward!
the Speaker 10 the widow OF The deceased cStimou
our >Ympath; for her bereavement
On motion Uf Mr.. PRHsToS, further evidence o!
spect The House adjourned urlll II O'clock Tomorrow
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ELECTORAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA.

The President r. q ScoTT) took the CHAIR al IL O'Clock
yesterday. The .o called ana all the members Of the
College asccrlaincd be present. except Messs Wit
c. FLouRsoY and ZEpEKIAm klowELt Jr. Mr. FLouG-
SOY compelled to leave the city, and Dr. KIDwELL was
confined his room by sickness
The Secretary JOINS IL. DASIELl read the certificates
the election by The College, fifteen given
for FRASKLS Pierce of New Hampshire for President of
the United States fifteen for william r. KING OF
Alabama Tor Vice President, of the United States for four
years the 4'h of March next "and given
for any other person -
The members Tho College then called in order
OF their districts for tho purpose of certifying The certit
hr. FLouaSoys WAS, by his authority signed
b. The Secretary The Secretary directed bear the
certificates TO Dr. kpwgLLs room and procure that gentle
mans signature thereto subsequently, that officer
turned AMI reported that Dr. KS signature had been
tained)
The President presented a certificate prepared by him.
self Of appointment, of Mr.. Robert T. Montague OF
NhiIes.x Messenger 10 bear tic of Virginia tho
national Of governnrnl which signed by The
tcrs present.
On motion OF air. barbour, the same compensation
allowed The Secretary, Doorkeeper, and Page, was
gvan by TIC l4s College $50 Secretary and 81 ard
80 per day the D"orsceIer and Page
The PRESIDENT submitted n form Of certificate 10 b.
written the envelopes Of the packages containing the
lns Of tie vote Of Virginia The papers wrapped and
sel!cd (!;h wax in The presence o: the College copy
"cci 10 the Messenger, Mr.. Montague Tor me purpOs.
o being delivered 70 the President OF the United Sale
Senate al Washlngtdn two copies delivered 10 the Sc
r-tary, Mr.. DANIEL TO be delivered Judge j. D.
HALrGcRToS, 81 the Eastern District oil Virginia. the other
copy be through The Post Office directed to the Pre-
sidsnI OF the Senate at Washington City.
The minutes OF the proceedings o. tho College were then
read by the Secretary.
Mr. WISE moved that tho College adjourn vine die which
was adopted.
The President tRo1ERr G. ScorTl then addressed the
College in eloquent and touching terms and the members
separated.
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alos :Gay nas fulfilled tho high Trust cnndut 10 hii
AMI Tie wrr.,hs which cluster around the democratic bun
n Of this district witness his youthful and gallant
proves: -
CHAS JAS. FAULKNER.
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y@roni Judge j. L. II anon.

RcmngSD, Dec Let. 1852.
BIS Dear Sir: All confined my room by painful lids
nostinn AID am thus denied the pleasure Of uniting with
INV Democratic fellow citizens in celebrating The election Of
F:lnnIn Pierce, OF New Hampshire, auG al William K.
king, of .i!l,aEa the offices OF President and vice
President oi the United States.
annex d sentiment which will thank you, il suitable
opportunity should offer 10 present in my name.
am, with the highest respect, yout friend,
j. Y. MASON.
BY j. !. Mason: The Democracy Of the United States
victorious because unitedaI there hc strife 81
calet Justice and forbcarancc govern their counstls
and their victory is forever
IN DIR William a pntesnn.
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STOCK MARkEl.-Tnare has 0sc- hut chln!s Z.
the Stock Market snte last weeks epGr Eirnnii Gnis
Rail Road S,oGs-sa!ra This w,es so
Dec. JnuH a. LANCASTER * Sos.
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THE CITY SUBSCRIPTION

I" the DansIs Rail Road, Of $4,000 was carried yeser
day. by the following
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From GOV. Lowe CT maryland.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, ANSApoLls MD; Nov. = leo2
Ncss,s R;charj o. Haskns VIM c. Tompkins and others
CGlnmi,lEc
Genc,ncn:-I have the honor to acknowledge the re-
ceipt of your poilc note OF the loth sstan inVins me
On behalf Of the Democracy oil The city OF Richmond
Ia a,cnd the public dinner be given on Wednesday, Inc
l.: nrxi.n, in ce'rau OF the triumphant victory acheY
v nnch regret that it will not be in my power TO be
On the .y named tho electors OF Maryland VII
here TO cast their for Democratic nominees
and it would be inappropriate for me 10 absent myse IRON
the seat of Government.
With the assurances OF my most respectful consideration
"1'' va "O''0' +. LOUIS LOWE.
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From Lieut.. Col. s.eptoe, of U. q. Army.

From Lieut.. Col. S;eptoe, Of Q. =. Army.
New YORK, Nov. IS. 1852.
Gcnticmcn--I regret much, that professional duties vii!
prevent from accepting your kind invitation to dino WIN
YOU on the lJi December next II would give me the
highest pleasure you occasion So interesting
Accept assurances of my great respect,
f. J. STEPTOE.
Gen Franklin Pierce The Staesman.and the Sodler-the
man of huh chyay; the Of mnd when nation com
i,s its welfare such Keeping, it checks, ut once The
spirit of treason within and Of aggression from without
To Messrs Richard o. Haskns, William T. IonPkihs, &c,
Committee.
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Letter from Chas. james Faulkner.
BoYDrILLE, BERKELEY Co., Va. Nov. % 1852.
TO Richard o. Haskins, William G. Tompkins. &c. Com
Genencn-I had pleasure this day Of receiving your
communication inviting 10 paTtakc of public dinner
be given in Richmond on the of December next by the
Democracy Of yonr city, 10 honor Of the triumphant victory
achieved il the election Of franklin Pierce and William
r. King the Presidency and Vice Presidency Of the Uni
ted States
sincerely regret that the approach Of session
Congress- and my Indispensable engagements prior 10
ing home for Washington will dcear M Of The qualification
Of being present. upon 80 interesting occasion Nh
conld have been deeply than self penetrated during
the canvass with sense Of the important issues involved
in the pending election and one whose good fortune
may be ~ be with you that day. will cordially syni
pahise in The spirit and purpose Of your celebration ;an
shall, though absent from your hospitabe board.
The triumphant election Ct Franklin PIERCE achieved
il upon the broad conservative principles OF CoHu
.ional Un"n the overwhelming dcea, Of Winfield Scott,
caused in part b. weioundud srut Of his position and
associations will be memorable in the political annals
of this c1untrY And now, that the excitement of the
test is flowed in victory "f unparalleled splcn DOR
clpno! ere there is patriot in the land who does
breathe freely lie reflects upon tho intslgent and
discriminating Judgment displayed by the American people,
in the recent selection of Chief Magistrate of this Repub
c;-not one who does feel that its result has impaired
TO the CoSsTTCTIoE-ha. given increased stah
lily TO the UNION and has planted additional bulwaks
around the reserved rights of the States.
10 VIRGINIA is due the honor OF having selected amongst
eaaSy OF distinguished attached The Democratic
patty OF ne country the namc of one who by the rmness
anu maniness OF his character and By his ineIble adhe
renee 10 her long cherished principles was enabled 10
comoine mo one nrnc5lc host all who look the Con-
sn.on ' Rasl sidly vet fairly interpreted the only
source OF Federa power And the Democratic Electors
who will be with you that day is due large measure of
the credit OF having so successfully vndcaed the chnac
ter OF our candidate from the assaults Of sehood and ma
lice and Of having drawn The popular mind from The limos
of fraudulent canvass TO those great political truths
upon which destiny as united people, can alone de-
pend Let all honor be accorded to them for they have rich
ly earnedit.
Regrctng my inability to be with you, permit me to
close by Offering sentiment suggested by personal o5scr
he'd
CO PSI
Tho Elecor of the 10Th Disircl-John Randolph Tucker
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-03
as z a g ~ Z o @s@
ws9NssoAy. MARCH :, 1882,
ELKcTIoN OF JUDGES.

Che people of Virginia will in short
time be called upon to elect Judges OF the
Circuit Courts and the Court Of Appeals
ander the New Constitution. The day OF
election has not yet been fixed by the Leg
isiature, but from present indications i: will
be the fourth Thursday in April. As is
generally known, the State is divided into
twenty-one circuits, ten districts, and five
sections. Two circuits constitute district
with the exception of the .hird district,
which is composed of three circNIts-and
two districts form a section. Each circuit
will elect Judge Of the Circuit Court and
each sectiOa Judge Of the Court of APP
peals. To exhibit more plainly the Judi
cal divisions of the portion of the State in
which most of our readers are chiefly inter
ested, we give the following table of the
THIRD SECTION.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-03
ron THE SPECTATOR.

.Mesws. Editors Il beg leave to express through
the medium of your valuable paper my w,rmsst
thanks AID most grateful acknowledgements Tor
the kind slusion made TO my past services bv
those ofmy frierds who have called upon me 80
be Candidate in the ensuing election under The
new Constitution, for the Office Of Clerk Of the
Circuit Court" Whilst do This, beg permits.
sion 10 say with all due Difference, That fesr their
parlality for me hclines them to look too favora-
oily upon my qualiicat ions. would however be
Justly obnoxious to the charge of insieceiiy were
to say would not be able to discharge the duties
should the Office be conferred upon me. as il is
well known that ! discharged them for several
years without mourning the least cause of dissat-
isfacton.
| at once accept the call and authorize Won 10 40
announce until the day OF election and should INV
fellow citizens favor me with their suffrages will
give to their business all The fidelity and ability
possess.
With all due respect,
WATTS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-03

c. The decree Of Louis Napoleon, confisca,ng
created no little dissatisfaction in France, and os
pecially among those whom the Usurper had call.
eG TO his confidential counsels. The Washington
Globe supplies the following statement Of facts in
reference to this matter, which will be read with
interest
The Orleans Family.-Louis Philippe. who
was an ambitious man and fond Of power, was
still fonder of money and always kept an eye to
the m1in chance On tho day before he mounted
the throne, in August, 1880, he executed deed
Of rih-a dotation, the French call tin favor u
his children. of all his vast property, amounting 10
about two hundred millions Of francs, resorving 10
himself the usu(rucl oft, by which the convey
ance remained imperative until after his DEATH
The reason for the deed Of gift was this BY the
laws and usages Of France, for n long time back, a
person coming 10 the throne ceased to own private
nro,,eriy, and all that he was in possession Of pre-
yiously became, ipso }Gcto veSfed in the Crown ;
that is it was annexed TO the sovereignty he where
il mioh,. This law Louis Philippe disregarded,
and thought that by lis do'stIcn he would secure
to his family all his enormous wealth. There
IVES some discussion about his proceeding at The
time, but no resistance 10 il, as the Citizen klng>
was then too powerful to he resisted. Aud so
things went on during his reign of seventeen years
and half. When he went into exile in lS40, his
dispositions with regard 10 his property were re-
spected and continued 50 to be until the 23rd of
January last, on which day Louis Napoleon, by a
decree of about dozen lines, confscaed to the use
of The Stale the whole Of the estate of Louis Phil
ippe included in his doa,lon, on the ground that
tha, act was illegal, and that an his accession, his
esta,es vested by operation Of law in the sovereign
without respect to The person. The lawyers differ
about this hut HE usages and the presidents are
aoair s, The do,a,ivn Henry the Fourth attempt
ed 10 do the Same thing that Louis Philippe did,
but his designs were frustrated by the Psrliamenis
then judicial ,ribunals-aud he finally aeguiesc
ed in their decision.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-03
TO THE PEOPLE OF AUGUSTA.

After maiurely considering the proprety Of he
step, hereby announce myself candidate for tho
office Of Commonwealth's Attorney.
cannot but feel very sincere diffidence in as
sumng this position, when recall the distinguish
ed names that have heretofore been connected with
this responsible trust. But even these were for
the most par comparatively young, and all of them
quite unlred in its duties when first called to their
discharge.
Believing The oilice 10 be one demanding, indeed.
good professional education, with sound legal
learning, and not less than these IAN unblemshed re-
puaon for uprighiness and integrity Of character,
have nevertheless thought that with proper dill
gencc, zeal s. industry might meet its acquisitions.
Should the people of Augusta entertain SO good
an opinion Of me and repose so great confidence in
me, certainly shall have cause for gratitude. In
times past they have generously given me their
suffrages; perhaps they are willing to put me on
my melte and try me again.
Respectfully,
IVM EDl1IED
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ANTI-LIQUoR MOVEMENTS.

The Legislature of Maine having enacted
law prohibiting the sale Of alcohol, which
is represented as operating most beneficial
ly for the suppression of intemperance, the
citizens Of some other States seem disposed
to follow the example. A similar law is
proposed in Massachusetts, Rhode Island,
Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania Ma.
ryland, and Ohio. The people Ohio are
thoroughly aroused on the subject. A mass
State Temperance Convention was held on
the 25th ult., at Columbus, composed Of
nearly 800 delegates, representing almost
every County. Resolutions in favor of the
adoption of the "Maine Liquor Law were
passed. A proposition to enact the law is
now pending before the Legislature. The
petitions for the measure are much more
numerously signed, it is said, than those a
gainst it.
Gen. SAM HoUsToN, prominent aspi-
rant for the Presidency, seems disposed to
run the canvass on the two hooks OF Tenn
perance and Democracy, He is now alb
sent from the Senate. delivering speeches
out West, s. may not return for two months.
When in New York week or two ago, he
was waited on by Temperance Committee,
and, according 10 the Herald, the Tamma-
ny Hall politicians were all agog on the sub
ject. They declared they we're done with
him, if he came out for the Maine liquor
law, as they are "for the liquor and not the
law"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-03
March 8, 1852.
TO THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA.

FslOw. Citisens lin response 10 calls heretofore
made upon me through the medium of The public
press, and also 10 solicitations recently made
by persons from various paris of The county, urging
me to become a candidate 70. the County Court
Clerkship of Augusta. at The first election under
the new Constitution, hereby announce myself a
candidate for that office.
If it should be your pleasure to confde to my
hsnds that important trust. pledge you all the en-
ergy and ability Of which am capa6Ie in the faith
fuI discharge Of the duties of the Office.
Very Respectfully,
I GIVENS Fiji TON
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-03

Marriage LIcENsE s.--Some Of our con-
tsmporaries are Boosting of the number CT
marriage licenses issued in their counties
during the last year. The .NartAs6arg Ga
aeae shows slxty-six for Berkeley, and inc
Lees5rrg Wastiagtoaiaa overwhelms at with
a round hundred for Loudoun. Most wor-
thy contemporaries, prepare for your utter
demolition! During the year 1851 there were
issued from the Clerks Office of this coun-
ty one hundred and thirtv-four marriage IL
censes. Eight were sent out on one day.
-Hinchesler Republican.
@s- Get out of the way, gentlemen, and
make room for ''old Augusta" Hereafter
we shall be compelled to admit that her pop
u.ation is decidedly federal. There were
issued from our County Office during
5ahe year 1851, 166 licenses, and from the
Corporation Clerks Office 49, making Z
grand total Of 1876.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-03

A Correctional paragraph is going the round
of,he newspapers stating that The answe: OF Cen
eraI LAFAYETTE to the address which, as spesker Of
The House of Representatives, ] made ITO him
upon the occusion OF his last visit to this country,
was prepared by me. though pronounced by him
This is a mistake, which. in justice both 10 his
memory. and TO myself, ought 10 be corrected. IL
was composed by himself, as the style abunlantIy
shows. On the morning of his reception BY the
House Of Representatives he brea&asted with me
alone and stated or read to him the address which
intended TO make to him on that day. The ex-
preston occurs in it, that he was 10 the midst Of
posleriIy; on reading which remarked to h'm
tina, it would afford him fine opportunity to pay
us handsome compliment, which he might do by
saving No, and iha, he found himself surrounded
by The same patriotic men, attached TO liberty, de-
voted to free lnstilutions and with all TIE high al
tributes which distinguished his Revolutionary
compatrios. The General seemed pleased with
the idea adopted it, and Incorporated it in his an
swer. This trivial incident could have been The
only Foundation of The paragraph. ii. CLAY.
Washington, Feb. 20.
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NEWSPAPER CHANGES AND IMPROVE
MENrs.-Mr. ROBERT RlDGwAY, Jr., is an
nounced as the future Editor of the Bedford
Sentinel, in the place Of II. Nj. GARLAND,
Esq, who now has charge of the Lynch
: burg Cypress. Judging from his salutatory,
MIR. r. will sustain well the excellent char
acter of the paper.
The Petersburg hielHgencer, comes to us
this week, considerably improved in its ty-
biographical appearance. We are pleased
TO notice this mark of prosperity in one Of
our favorite exchanges, whose uniform zeal
s. efficiency in the Wing cause merits the
most generous support.
The Yalley Star, has also been enlarged
and otherwise improved. 1t is now one of
the handsomest sheets upon our exchange
list.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-03-03

s. A young man was brought TO this
place on Tuesday morning, in custody Of
the Marshall of Western Pennsylvania, to
stand his trial before the United States Dis
trict Court, in May next, on the charge of
having robbed the mail between Romney
and Clarksburg. He was arrested in Green
burg, Pa. Two other similar cases will be
tried during the same term of the Court.
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TEMPERANCE MEETING,

Alta meeting ola portion of the citizens Of Siam
ton, held in the court House, on Monday evening,
The LIST inst. 1r the purpose Of appointing dele
gates 10 the proposed Temperance Convention. TO
assemble in This place, on Friday the 18th inst.
On motion, il was resolved that committee Of
three be appointed TO nominate suitable persons as
delegates 10 said Convention.
The committee reported the names of the fol-
lowing gentlemen who were unanimously appoint.
ed, viz:
j. b. Breckenridge, DR.. j. F. Kuriz, S. K.
Taylor, Pike Powers, Rev. b. NJ. Smith, DR..
Hopkins, II. J. Niche, JOS a. 'Naddell, DR..
GambiIl. r. P. Kinney. DR.. F. II. Siribling, b.
Sonaker, Rev. 7. Il. Castleman, Rev. M'Cau-
ley, VIM. b. Kayser, Rev. Wm. b. Browne, Geo.
B, Wright, G. I. Cochran, S. Miller. DR.. A.
+. Laird, A. NJ. Simpson. Geo. Harlan. WIN.
B. Crawford Rich'd Collins, S. j. Davis. SAINT
Clarke,F.J Alfred,r r. Blackburn J. Clarke,
DR.. McGill, Rsv Mr. Phillips
There bang no other business. on motion the
meeting adjourned.
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]. OVENS FULTON.
TO THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA CO.

F'elloao Ciiisens-The New Constitution guar.
ranfees to you tie right Of selecting your Count
Officers and as the time is drawing near hen yoI,
will have TO exercise that right, it is proper for
those who desire office, to announce themselves
ca ndda'es; therefore, respectfully declared my
self candidate fol. the CGice Of Clerk Of The Coun-
ty Court Of Anguish.
Should il be yont pleasure TO elect me, will
give the office my personal aud undivided attention
and pledge myself 10 discharge the duIies faiik-
fully, honestly ard impar'iaIIy.
JAMES f. PATTERSON.
March 8. 1852.