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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-03-23
DEMOCRATIC; MEETING in MARSHALL

In pursuance of public notice. large and respectable
meeting Of the Democratic party convened at the Court
House. Marshall county on the a'h Of Marchpens cou'.
iay-and organized by the appointment OF Sam Venice as
President l.. D. Pusdy, Capt. W. Cuci and Col john
Thompson Vice Presidents.
On mnton Governor Price and jesse hne were appoint
ed Secretaries.
On motion, John slraun Capt, Cuci, Jesse KneA ESD,
and JOHN Thompson, appointed committee TO DRAFT
resolutions for the action Of the meeting.
The committee retired and reported the following Resou'
tons by their Chairman John Suaun Esq, which were
unanimously adopted:
Resolved That il is under good old Democratic princi-
pies prosperity of country the perpctuy OF our
free si,uus and the existence Of incsnable mon
defends and that these principles have already placed
nation and people, pre- eminent among nations, nnd tit
untrammced their influence, which Is now iet and feared
by the despots Of the old world in their nature destined
to undermine and overthrow the tyrants WHO hold their Once
" by the Grace Of God" and eaSace the human mind
Resolved, That any man calling himself Democrat DC
his position station what it may, who VIII prefer men 10
principles and thereby endauger the peace and harmony OF
the great Democratic party 10 unworthy the name OIL DEM
Resolved That the Baltimore Platform of 40 "A and As,
is the Platform upon which Virgnans are willing To
untu banner with either the name OF Cass Buchanan
Douglas or any other distinguished Democrat inscribed
thereon as our candidate for the next President
Resolved That while We are willing TO support either Of
the distinguished men named General Cass is first
choice; and that delegates in the Staic Convention
which is tic City of Richmond on The 9th inst,
hereby instructed 10 use all honorable means ~ secure
his nomination.
Resolved That Jefferson r. Martin and John Moss, Esq,.,
BIZ appointed and are hereby authorized TO represent Inc
Democratic party Of Marshall county in Tho State Con
ver,ion which to tho City nf Richmond IN The
24h OF March, for the purpose Of cec,ng delegates 10 the
Democratic National Convention be holden a, Baltimore
u June next.
Resolved That our Delegates be requested 10 urge the
appointment OF Hon Henry A. Wise, one OF the Sen
ntoraI electors for Virginia. and j. T. Martin, Esq Con
gressional eactor.
L. D. PURDY,
WI. CUClLT, Vico. Presidents
Gov. Pace. 7r,,,r;es
JESSE kSErF,
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN GILES COUNTY.
Alta meeting Of tbs Democratic party of Giles county, held
at the Court House Monday the 9th nst that being
court day. Col Chas King called to the Chair, and
Isaac N. PcttyIuhn appointed Secretary.
Gen. A. A. Chapman explained the object of the meeting
In w appropriate remarks and Offered the following reso-
lutons, which were unanimously adopted:
III sove Tint whilst will support the nominee of the
Baltimore Convention, (Which will be held the frs, day
Of June nr1 for the Presidency Of the United States
preferences decidedly in favor of the Hon Stephen
Douglas, If Illinois for the office becunsc of his unwavcr
ing !rii!y TO The Democratic cause OF his devotion and
ae advocacy o: the Constitutional Rights Of the South be-
ont friends or fortune cabinet maker by trade he has by
ls own uladed merit natural genius and talents perseVeI-
nncc and industry raised himself the highest elevation IN
the a6est legl>!aiv" body in the word and man de-
light To honor becase he would be peculiarly the candi-
date OF the working man, the mechanic and The agrcurst
aud if they will but be faithful to themselves in contest be-
the "Sword and the Jack plane" the Democratic
party henceDrh will alike be incxbe and lnvincibe and
il. hunored Doug as ms achieve glorious triumph
weak vain well paid and highly military chieiIan and
lastly because he comprises within himself of the
elements OF popularity than any other prominent member o.
our party
Resolved, That the Chairman appoint thirteen delegates
repre- the Democratic party OF Giles in The Democratic
State Convention which is TO be held i'll Inc City oil hcn
mond on the oath inst.
Whercupon the Chair appointed the following gentlemen
10 compose said delegation: James Adar Madison Allen
John II. Bane, George ID. Hoge, VIM. H. Hale, James -
Johnston Maleeus Chapman, A. G. Psndleion Inlln
Easey Enoch Adkins, James w. English, Joseph Noooro
and Henry Bolton.
On moun the Chairman and Secretary added 10 the
delegation -
Rche John b. Floyd r. W. Hughes, Jas. 5. French and
Douglas B. Laync hereby requested 10 act as aernatcs
in said Convention in The absence of all our delegates
Resolved That tie Richmond Enquirer, and Examiner,
and Lynchburg Republican, be requested 10 publish the pro-
ceedings of this meeting.
On notion the meeting then adjourned:
CHAS. KING, Chairman.
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ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER PACIFIC.
EOITR DAYS LATER FROM Europe

New YORK. MARCH 2l.-The American mail steamer Pa
cfc arrived at her wharf this afternoon bringing dates from
Liverpool to tic 10Th ins days later than last uvices
She brings IL passengers from Liverpool Lage quantities
of ice were encountered on the passage.
Tho Pacific passed tie Baltic on the 18Th.
The steamer Cunada arrived at Liverpool on Tho morning
of the 9Th.
the Wrs, at Liverpool the 9TH which qucled after
terrible fight She sailed the 9th under captain
AMI men, fer former commander, Capt. Moore, comes
passenger in the Pacific.
ENGLAND Every thing was quiet In England and but
little Of interest had TRANSFERRED The elections To Parliament,
10 fill vacancies occasioncd by the appointment of the new
Ministers processing Hcnries for Stamford and
Whi,csides for Enniskien, are both returned.
IRELANDDr McHale has rniscd the standard against
the established Church.
Alarming Of the spread and organization Of Rib
bon parties have been received from the Northern districts.
FRANCE.-France continues quiet and the government
arrangement with the Bank is satisfactory to commercial
Tie fusion of the two branches Of the Bourbon family is
again agated with the certainty ofs satisfactory temina-
tion.
The Swiss staff officers at Paris have been ordered
turn 10 Switzerland forthwith The difficulties between
France and Switzerland have however ia said been
ranged for the present.
Tie French Anbassado. has suddenly left London and
arrived at Paris and his return s the subject OF much
speculation.
steam friga,e had smiled from Touon for Algers with
300 political eNiles on bolrd.
Tie Paris Bnuse budyant on Monday the 3ih, AM
prir had improved the closing rates vi Saturday,
BELGIUM -lsium has just ratified treaty OF com
MERE and navigation with England
AUSTRALIA serious conspiracy 10 overthrow the go
yernrnen has been detected Troops were The
the latest dates ana every pass between Austria and Turkey
strongly guarded.
MARRETS-LIvERrooL, March lO-Cotton meets fair
demand but the Canada advices had atcned the market
and holders were anxious 10 realize. There
ouotablc change in prices.
IJnIands and Mobiles at SID; Orleans SID; bidding Up
lands 3D. Mobile 5H Orleans SD Sales OF latter Sat
urday Monday and Tuesday 25OO0 baes-the trade
took 500 and the SPECTATORS 00 for export bales
On Wednesday the market quiet at steady rates with
sales of from 6G00 TO 1000 bales Exporters took 500 Ame
can, and speculators 500 American and 1900 Surat.
Breadsiufs-There has been slow sale of wheat at q
decline.
Flour has declined cd TO Is. Corn Is steady.
Mankn's Circular quotes mixed and red Wheat 5s 0t
IS 80; white Is III Is Id Western Canal Flour 2ls
2s Cd. Philadelphia and Baltimore Els Sd to 81 90; Oht
22s Cd TO 23s Sd; Orleans 22s 23s Corn yellow 29s
29s6d.
The Money market is steady and cousos closed Tues
day American securities in fair request tn
Nagaras quotations
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SERIOUS ARRAY.


n, Sunday morning about one O'clock difficulty occur
red between Alexander Gillian and Amos h. Harrud, which
Innv nossbly result in The death OF MI Gillian From
wha; could understand dthculty arose between ese
gentlemen relative 10 money ransactinn both Claiming
hundred dollar note the. 7opery dr. u SAID was
his as he could prove by the gentleman from whom he re-
ceiycdit Mr. H. MISC cnimcd il. g. askcd II IL he would
ou.ar IN the note H. then asked If g. would and before
ccciynr an answer said if G.. did he would not believe
him upon oath whereupon, G. knocked him down, when
mutual friends rushed up and separated the comsaants for
the time After the expiration OF few mnutra, Harold
again approached Gillian with one hand IN ms pocket and said
Something about tho injury his face had received Gillian
piled TO which Harold answered nsuItingy when Gillian
rushed upu him. and seized him, telling him not to draw ps
from his pocket In the last scufe received several
very severe blows his and about his head and Gil
liam stabbed severely three different tlnes-once in the
abdomen in the eide and once IN The back about Tho
shoulders. Gillian seized chair and was IN the act OF
striking Harold when bysander caught H. Gillian then
exclaimed LET mo kill him. for he has stabbed and
shall be dead man in five Minutes. In the fight Harold
received cut Of his knees probably from his
knife 1t is proper say that the combtlans had been
the most friendly 10 the very moment Of the fight
between them. They both men of families. Mir. Har
ro resides in Nanscmond understand and said 10 be
very kind, peaccable friendly dspnsed gentleman. Mr.
Gillian is well known 10 our citizens as an orderly and cha
table man. when under undue influences and his
Qua friends sadly regret this unfortunate occurrence We feel
satisfied that nothing Of the sort would have taken place
had not parties been indugng freely In socia glass
and we known they both deeply regret The Affair We have
never seen greater manifestation of and anguish
exhibited by any man than witnessed In Mr. Harrod
Yesterday The thought OF his family and the heart rend
ing despair of his wife, seemed TO harrow his very sou
while the tears Of ,rnurso flowed continually down his
cheeks Mr. Gas situation s said be very critical
and but little hopes entertained OF his recovery
Mr. Harold ns placed himself In the hands OF the law
await its disposition. We trust the wounded may
speedily ecover and that the occurrences Of Sunday
ing may prove warning TO each and all concerned
r. S-Mr. Gillian died at about sevon o'clock In the
evening" Yesterday's Republican.
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IN. pgrrY,oAs, secy



At meeting OF the Democratic party Of the City OF VIII.
amsburg held the Court House pursuan! TO previous no.
tice Wednesday evening" the 18th or March, A. oo='
Ro H. Armstead called 10 the Chair and Peter l. row
ell appointed Secretary.
On motion Of Col Garrett, committee was appointed,
consisting of Col Garrett David S. Cowes and j. H. Bar
low nominate the meeting suitable persons 10 repre-
sent The Democratic party Of Williamsburg in the STATE
Convention assemble in Richmond on The 2lth hsl 10
organize for the Presidential election.
The committee reported The of Dr.. Ro. NJ Garett,
Henry A. Washington, F.. r. Hurt, W S. Peachy, a. =.
McCandish, S. T. Nottingham, H. NJ. Bowden, John NJ.
King r. NJ Bucktrout, L. ]. Bowden II. NJ. Waller ohn
sew who were ec:ed Delegates said Convention.
On notion the Committee, President and Secretary OF the
meeting, were added to the delegation.
On motion of Col. Garrett, II was
Resolved Tha, these proceedings be signed By The Chair
man and Secretary and published in the Enquirer and Ex'
amner. RIO. II. ARMlSTEAD Prest.
p T. Powell Sec'y,
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN ELIZABETH CITY


Alta meeting of the Democratic party Of Elizabeth City
County, held pursuant public call tho Court House in
the town Of Hampton, on Saturday the 18th inst:
On motion of Mr. K H Vaughan, DIR. Thomas P Chisman
was called to Chair and l. Collier appointed Secre-
tary.
The object of the meeting having been explained by the
Chair to that OF appointing delegates the State Demo-
cratic Convention assemble in the City of Richmond
the Gath int:
On motion Of Mr. John Cary, seconded By Dr. Vim r
Vaughan il was unanimously resolved:
ls Tina, approve OF Convention Of tho Democratic
parly 10 be holden in tho City of Richmond the 24th
instant.
2nd That twsnyone delegates be appointed by the Chair
10 attend said Convention.
3rd. Tina, The Chairman and Secretary be added to the
delegation and that any Democrat of the county who
be present in Richmond be also requested attend de-
legates.
Agreeaby tho second resolution, tho Chair appointed
the following delegation viz: Vaughan, Dr. W Sem
pe Geo Booker, ohm Cary. Rocer Hudgins Smith,
WIN Jennings, Or VIM R Vaughan, John Jones, W
Jett, Hill, VIM Latmer, Booker James Phillips DR.
R Banks, Fhos Lowry, WIN Lowry, John ArmisIead,
Benjamin Phillips, J Wray, Andrew D Banks.
On motion, IL resolved, that copies of tho pro-
ceedups Of this meeting be forwarded 10 the Demo-
cratic papers Norfolk and Richmond with the request that
they be published.
On motion the meeting adjourned
THOS. P. CRISMAN, Chairman.
Cu,p,rs I. COLLIER. Secretary.
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nRs MOWATIas CONDITION

BosroS March 20.-The physicians to-day, pronounce
Mrs. Mo~a, be seriously, but not dangerously injured
there being internal lesion Ono Of her ribs Is broken and
her hand and much confused. Her Ultimate recovery
is confidently anticipated.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-03-23

We are authorized to state that the Executive Mansion
will be thrown open Wednesday evening next al oeocS
when Governor Johnson will be pleased TO receive visitors
We understand that The above invitation is meant 10 cx-
tend 10 ladies' as well gentlemen resident or on visit
n tho I'll
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-03-23

We have TO thank Messrs. Dudley Co.. II Main street,
for some fine London Dock and other Brandy and old Ma
deria These gentlemen have rich supply OF "creatue
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-03-23

About hapas last evening, fire broke on. IN inc
upper story (he drying room beleveD oil Cul D. ..
Myers fine brick tobacco factory the Canal at the IN
,crsecon oil TIN street. The flames soon burst through inc
slate roof with great volenceand We regret 10 STATE a'
the large NUN building Immediately ON the Canal was oe
stroyed the walls alone standing.
Fortunately the night calm, and owing to this cifcu
stance and the exetions Of the emen The other
of the Factory and the surrounding houses were
As It was the fire was large and the oss heavy inc pro-
perry was insured, we presume.
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EXCHANGE BANK Oh
SELDEN, W THEIRS IL CO..

\S 'Es NASI1tNGToS, ID. Z.
TtHE undersigned respectfully anAounee<tha
= they have formed a co partnership to transact
o general Banking and Exchange business in This
city, under The 6rm Of SELDEN, WRITER'S &,
CO, and are prepared to9dealHin
t@retgn ead Doaissie Ecehaa<es, Tis,d BIS Pre-
miSsofy Males Ceffifcaicx eli Ilcposftc Ieicrs Of
Z Crcda, Bank Notes and Gin.
We undertake. 10 make collections and promptly
20 remit lhe proceeds to any designed point within
or without The Union.
H Mr.. WILLIAM SEApEH, member OF The firm and
for many years past the TREASURER 81 Atc- Uaitcd
dfcs, win give his 9arcful personal attention 10 ali
finaneia business Which We may be employed 10
iransaci with any Oh the Departments Of the Govern
ineni.
The business which our employers may require
US 70 transact, will be conducted with fidelity and
promplitude, and upon The mos reasonable terms!
WILLIAM SEf.DEN.
Lafe Treasurer 66h6e IT, s. =
JOHN WRITER'S,
,gf 2Trsaua;sstsia. u, !.
r. W.>LATfiAM,
OfltashiRgloR, d. c.
L. r, SBAYNE,
Of Baltimore, M.
WASHINGTON Der. O. fs50.-+ff
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TO Holders Of Land Warrants.

TIME subscriber win give the highest cash prices
i for Beaatg Land slIaraAts, add Lsi1a Patents
issued under any of the Acts Of Congress. Firms
Of assignment and transfer furnished gratis.
All Congratulations postage paid, addressed 10
The subscriber, Washington Civ, D. c., will meet
with prompt attenliona
JOHN S.. GKLLAIER, in. al
Bagnty Land Aeeala
Washington, D. c. January 8 1857 b S6 m,xrR1
= .E..i has afways on haha ENtHA
Pss ! Mhs s5 y: r. = Sss s.
En- hand in cesr!es' sna 81 diersns merchants at
h@' SA11ifIl ingood repair, and bills
u AZ have also my She shortest notice.
II, he iurnishedfARTIN ElcHELBERGER.
j VIZ Mills. May .. ls50-m.
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Orin his absence, applicatenscan be made TO
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NOTlCE.

VTINCINHEI.I.ts q I.ETORT, having dts
continued The Saddle and Harness Making
business 10 Charlesicwn respectfully request that
all persons indebted 10 them onldcallimsrediate-
II upon C. G BataG who has their accoun,s, and
.ctile The same j vineinheller, still carries on
The above named business in alt IFS branches in
Marlinsburg where he will be happy TO AL alt or
ders from Jefferson and adjoining caagNes Orders
iefl with L n Garter in Charlest0wAs %hall receive
prompt attention as well as all Others,
<Iannarv L. lSaS-if
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narh anar Figs Insurance 1.sg,, Company,

II oJltNfkfEIGUT.
IaeSTperdf<d 1870 caa,tesr -,
'o Sat rere # iaeveasiAs I b 30 sttd ooo ''O
e sE;.a buildings, Manufactures Afnls Il.
ise a opseSo DSTsag Houses stores Mereb na-
- low as The risk win admit 2 iAs4sed "a rates
Applications for Insurance1mav \. ,.ae<
n w. HERBERT
In the ate.... - A AZ. FER sberson Co4afg, ia
Ioax p ~. g 1ne Agenpfrom Chariestown. 10
'pr5fnnsl,l p 49,, ESD who will attend 10 fhem
The mail go Z distance address through
N 3. On alfCh1reh Buildpa-. .na 80.
personal property, Tho Agent e - efgymen's
missions IN reduciDgthe ama,,, -; 49, ms COM
the risks thus arising feiniums on
December ", ia5i-s1v 49,
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POETRY.
THE cHILD's aUEsTIoy
pr rIsLEr JOHNSON.

bf FINLEY JOHNSON.
They tellme, mother, that must die.
Lhat ms ffamf q mine in the grave shall lie
mat the cold ,cold earth shall Be nv bed
there I shall pillow my weary head;
That l Illst sunk to the quiet tomb
y tn no light 70 cheer me in my gloom:
On tell me, mother, can this be true
Mast be hid N the grave from you.
And they also say Chat my eyes SO bright.
nich Beam Gu Az with loving light.
Snan &c elosed n death ard that my voice
men they 81 makes every heart re;o;c,..F Z
shah also Pc flushed in that Coming dar
n asn lin KING Death = shall claim i.;s,,o,
must lrr can these things Be-
Must go 70 nc to.s.:s Dom shee
Yes, yes my child, thou must surely die,
Thy body must in the cold tomb lie!
Yet deathis the path, my child, own,
Which leads thee to thy Fathers throne;
And though il is dark and gloomy to view,
Yet the Light Of truth shall guide thee through,
And in the bright realms of peace and love
In thy Fathers house in the world above,
Thou shalt be blest with his tender care,
And shall with his angels his glory share;
Then dread not death, but on Him depend,
To lead thee to thy God, and friend.
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A THRILLING SIN.
Deem lt unwise: trifing sin
Once nurtured in the breast
The nucleus Of mountain rill--
Exptls each virtuous guest.
It's like seed castsin the ground.
Thelyears go by and bring
Fruits scores Of vessels cannot hold;
Is sin u trifing thing,
Q, harhor'not base-born thought
Win grace to make you strong,
That eFery yirtuous act perf1rmed
Bring holy fruit along.
Then Peace and love in hand viii go
Virtlle and you beside
Angels attend your daily steps,
While God stoops down to guide.
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National Agricultural and Seed
Wa !: RIB 90TSga
WASHINGTON cry


- subscriber begs leave TO call The a,,sr,;ar
ronn,;a armers Of Jefferson and he aion ina
ses1es q - one oI the most extensive and IL, -
asel' mems OF Agricultural MACHINERY and
! the United g., n round IN any similar house IN
Ies, sAi'ea states. His arrangements Win All IN
n lecturers 10 this country enable b;n, y
The farm & Prices every article REQUIRED for
~ ~ ana all goods leaving his esiah;shmsa,
embraces = pore as represented His stock
FORTY TAlRIE TIES or proy-cur
fnong which NAV befobnd he eslab,.,ea 80
pratt Wrought and CastIlron SsIfShara
.ne Dsep Filler Sod the fat frrrow ditto he
pes,eitan New York. Nos IS 10 I9I On 81 III ,a
rely and laoso sad bill side Ploughs Of every va
Parsons Pesnoqt,s 4, ssneiatr's ITzsat Drias.
Hussey's and Mecormiek's
Keaping and Moving Machines.
Bamborough's Grants and Snclairs
Ed NNINlG MILLS.
Corn Shelters.
Single and double Spout (price $40 to Sf64 also \
the large Cylindrical at $50 and $50; and latter
warranted TO she'll from 500 to 1000 bushels day
HORSE WERS
j SWEEP and Railway, Of various sizes from SIS
THRESHING Machines
With open andsolid wrought iron and oak CYL. I
inders-price S35to $50
CORN AND COB CRUSHERS
From $50 to $f5, warranted to grind from to
10 bushels per hohr
THE SEED RTUENT
Is supplied with every variety OF Field and Gar
den Seed, ali Of which are warranted 6esi and
gennint. i
PER DTZ4N GUANO
:, Having made arrangements with the Agent The
refavlan Government for the sale OF Peruvian
Suano tor supplies Of this article direet fomstbe
Islands. purchases NAV relv nnor hane h
furnished with Sure No. ouaIity n. iavrcsi Ra5
imore rates
All goods delivered in Wasbinqton ar ceorcs.
own free Of change. and orders hy mail nror.nRl
aitendcdto. FITInUCH C,OYtI iJEs'F'y
National Agricultural and Seed Warehouse Iron
Building, Sign OF the Golden Plough and
Eagle, 7lh street, Wash ington city.
March Is 1857