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In my in paper OF the 24 ut made the
of npreciing an Improvement instead OF Tour
wears, $780, This is cOec go far as stated should
have added thereto the profits derived from The investment
far The balance the erm say The second and third years
which will be- $4,000 at cent, $3.50. This added TO
the SlS0 will be saving OF $40 on an outlay Of S5OuU by
cons unliang the Improvement in one year have here
stated the profits per cent, which Is low estimate as
the various rail roads in the Northern and Eastern States
,i.d profit Of from 10 IA per cent Estimating the cost
oil the rail roads in progress 10 be 2UUoOoo INC
saving IN This amount would be s2l6 000 do pretend
10 say that roads be completed in one year yet The
principle on which The above estimate is founded IS the same
in It's operation, whether the shortest period NJ "hGh e
inprovencnt can be perfected be years con-
tend that il is policy of the State TO complete the
rail roads progress in The shortest possible time Pro
crasnatun by small annual appropriations not only pro,
duce increased and continued taxation defes the period
income from the same and has sickening Influence ON
our nolircal charac ter as u State. A VOICE.
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For the ENQUIRER.
cENERAT. SAM HOUSTON

win Won be Kind enough to insert the following letter.
from The Democrat, Thomas Richie Esq in y"n
journals several other States Inns far nllrd 10
cure place Democratic paper in Virginia The posi-
ton which General Houston occupies before tie country IN
connection with the Presidency, is SUCH not only 10
justify but demand lis publication IN the Democratic papers
Of the State Of his Maturity " T. q.
THOMAS RITCHlE'S OPINION OF GEN HOUSTON.
RIcHMoSp. June Is, 1886.
NyprAp SIN The affair Of Texas indeed oil
Houston has hitherto borne himself nohy that he seems
almost have slsnced his ancient enemies. This plot OF
superscding him by Gen. Hamilton If has ever been scF
ousy entertained must be abandoned. What
fear Houston is the trill 10 which he now 10 be
subjected. Will M ENJOY his triumph with moderation Tit
is one Of my maxms that j; harder bear prosperity
than adversely More distinguished have been ruined oy
great good fortune than by i'll orune When stsmnins an
adverse current the swimmer bends sincw and
lakes for but when gliding down the stream he be-
stcss and strikes against the fatal rock Adversely
tries the Ii calls forth the virtues in those
who have them greater effort and untiring industry
a sagacous prudence and moderation OF character
Whereas any considerable Improvement Of your concerns
makes you too commonly arrogant oplnonaicd d" and s
pine To further than the present what ruined
Santa Anna? An unbounded security arising from his pre-
vous success He had DESTROYED Travis defeated Fannn,
and thought might with the overcome Hnus-
Now s the time 10 warn Houston OF the excuses u
his feelings suppress his pride TO avoid arrogance TO
subdnc the spirit OF domination TO conquer his own passions
he has conquered his cuemies and above all 10 advise
him against the beseng sin of aspiring to the capital of the
Mon,rzunas OF being conened with The wise scheme
of aliating his fine adopted country with the free, solid
and wellbaIanced republic of the Uated States. had
the honor of personal acquaintance with Houston would
write him as have written you, because have always
taken interest in him, and now regard him with
of enthusiasm. But really wish that would write
him. 10 animate his efforts in the which he is devo
ted and advise him to be upon his guard against himself
should hate to his brilliant reputation overhrowu BY
hasy freak violent ebuliti0n. Let him but pre-.
serve with with which he has obtained H.
and may well call him the Hero of San Jucinto.
You think my maxim, perhaps absurditY But, par:
doxical sounds there is nevertheless great truth init
of country of ourselves Individually of parties,
and OF The rapid accumulation Of riches There is
comfort least in my philosophy. who, like myself
s on the shady side of But occupy much of
your time am dear sir truly yours
THOMAS RITCHlE.
To Major w e LEWIS Washington City.
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YANKEE NOTIFICATION.

The article below the Richmond Republican of the Bird
instant is not unworthy Of notice this time The Fugi
tive Slave nuiyers will leave nothing undone which
falls within the scope of their power do in advancing
their higher system From The election of President of
The United States down that Of Constable in their
State dea Uhat OF carry ing the higher lac poll
ey,) predominaes among thcm
ANTISLAVERY IN MASSACHUSETTS
q The Chares,own Free Press justly remarks: "he pre-
sen, is certainly propitious time for wavering in the
Southern Wing ranks bill lately passed the Massachu-
for multiplying the Fugitive Slave law but
lost the popular branch by The small minority of H. This
me ag,e majority the New York Herald thinks. may be bro
ken down year by the camor and excitement OF
The new election The support which this multiplying act re-
c.iye in the Legislature OF Massachusetts, very proper
" viewed by the Herald showing The strength OF the an
slavery feeling still existing in that ancleDt common
wealth and the danger which threatens 10 the union and
Il LII
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For the Enquirer
have just risen from the erusa OF the able agumen,atve
aud eooi.n, speech Jas Barbour OF Cupepcr in reply
Mr. Rotnsons attack upon Gov Floyd, published in
The civ papers Need say That feel proud of such repre-
sentative? Mr. Ilobinson's illogical and -imed sophstry
has been so completely refued that would be superuous
10 90 over the in newspaper communications II is
mol Tor that purpose claim short space in your columns
merely design 10 congratulate Mr.. Barbuus constituents
nm their wisdom and patriotism in the selection of their
rcscnalive inspire with confidence and hope The
pcopc OF the 9th Congressional District in having such
man on our electoral ticket the accomplished member
from Cupcpc Mr. Babous abilities are sufficient Tor any
duties his constituents may choose 10 impose upon hm and
i.hou, arogalus myself the prerOgatives OF prophet or
the son OF prophet safely say in behalf OF the yin
District that when the proper time arrives we shall leel
proud in clarifying the victory that awaits our present s
ue with Federalism in placing Mr. Barbour IN position In
which his abilities patriotism will find wider field Than
thew do at present Alas for Richmond Dir. Robinson
logic has sorey Injured her proud iame H.
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WM. r. HAsxISs, Secretary.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN MEcKLENBuRa.

DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN MECKLENBURG.
AT meeting Of the Democrats of Mecklenburg county
held M the tavern house Of William Jones the LIST day
Nav: Henry Dunkey called the meeting ORDER and
nina ted William Baskerville Chairman, and Chas Ed
mondson Secretary.
The obec, of the meeting having been explained by
Chairman 10 the appointment of delegates the Conven
ton of this Conge District be held in Petersburg
10 appoint delegates the Baltimore Conventions:
On motion Of James Moss. committee of five a2-
pointed BY The Chair report fit persons represent this
county in said Conventions
The Chair appointed James Moss Benz Rogers Hen
~ " Dunkiey, Arthur Fl Davis and Richard Baptist in
conformity with the above resolution who reported suit
able persons represent this county in the Convention 10
be held in Petersburg the 10Th inst the following gentle
men:
Rob Anderson George Dobbs, Henry W Dunkley, Robt
overly, William H Gee, George Rogers, Beverly Jones'
DR. John " Williamson, William Jones, William Gary
Richard Baptist. Henry Coleman, Christopher Haskns
Dr. Jeggetts John Wright Aurthur Davis, Oliver
H P Tanner, Edmund Hight, Benjamin Rodgers, John
Nor,hington EaIon Masey, Evans Tanner Robt Joce
DR. NJ Jordon Peter Davis Mark Alexander Jr James S
Moss Charles H Ogburn Saml G Johnson Wiltshire Sim
mons Allen 7 Andrews Charles Hutcherson John F
Finch, Dr. Dodson Dr. William Oliver, William Smith and
William G. Burton delegates from the several precincts
On motion Of Peter Davis ESQ., the Chairman and Secre-
,arv were added 10 the delegation
On motion of James S Moss the Enquirer and Examiner
of Richmond and the South Side Democrat be requested
publish the proceedings Of this meeting
On motion OF Peter Davis the meeting adjourned.
WIN. R. BASKERVILLE Chairman.
CHARLEB r. EpxoSsoN, Secretary
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with the prices that had been agreed TO pay and that in H.
turc be- executed by the lowest Responsible bidder after
ten days notice.
Mr.. Stuart submitted as pon, Of order, that the sub
eci ought 10 be recomni,ted the report OF Inc committee
printing with reference the report OF the Commission
er OF Patents; and that the instructions do NOT propose inv
modification OF the report but relates 10 the puolic prntin,
generally and are in contravenon OF the existing laws Hs
then TO denounce the system ana main
tanned that reports TO be referred back IN the Manner
proposed II would seriously interfere with public business
the country.
Mr. Bayy Of Va moved insert the words "Sena;s and
House of Representatives. in the resolution.
Mr. German, chairman OF the commi on printing
submitted addition 10 The report detailing The prices BE-
pail.
Mr. Bayy said his object in proposing the amendmsn,
the number of higher Law In he
House Il: e law Of 1910, he said the public prinjn,
was submitted Joint committee OF both Houses but d.
ring The present session there had been endeavo con
| troll the lave.
Mr. Evans of Nd, stated that the public printing had &C.
coupled Tie attention OF the House since the twenty
Congress. There had been, he said determined aem
by combinations in this city 10 break down the conls
system The Senate he understood had given the pnin,
of SO 600 copies OF the Patent Office Report the Reous
and now il Is proposed 10 give that of the House u Done
Is Armstrong This said is the Who'll. the
debate.
Al this s,agc OF the debae, Mr. Stanton OF Ky. made
some statement which Mr. Evans said the st nlua
lion the House had recciY nf the price. He proceed
ing with further remarks rebGHing The committee FOX
they Ind pursued with reference TO Towers pro
position which Mr. Stanipn ni ky -sllncd, but In
ervUHed b. Mr. Bocock who asked Certain questions .
| which Mr. 5. replied Ultimately.
Mr. German obtained the ilor, Mr.. Evans yielding h.
rghr and entered explanation OF the course that hG
been pursued by the committee, from which II appeared IA
Boyd Hamilton had applied be released, and that 5 Sc
portion Of the Joint Committee had determined rpQ
giving the printing OF that body 70 the Messrs u1ton
Co.. OF The Republic, AMI that the members Oh t,e House
ha entered into contract give its printing 10 Doneson
& Armstrong.
Mr. Brown OF Miss thought the declaration OF Mr. Cor.
man relieved the House from the difficulty OIL dealing with
The Joint committee.
Mr. Evans here resumed after prorac,ed Interruption
and denounced system which is proposed To pa1sue
being calculated foster corruption which MIGHT be ob
waited by the prompt adoption OF proper course Al
med
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From the Norfolk Daily News.
A NEW WORK ON DENTISTRY

We have lately received from the author, neat and we'll
written volume being treatise the causes NJ disease in
teeth the approved modes of treatment 10 secure their
certain preservation and the latest and best improvements
in operating for the restoration of the original and
expression OF the face by the insertion OF artificial teeth
&c, sc.
Ii is the production of Richard D. Arlington, M. D ;,
D. D. S. the of Mr.. JOS c. Arlington ST., (iUr many
wears successful merchant of hi. city, and practising
with signal and deserved success the profession of Surgeon
Dentist in Richmond, Va.
Ona late visit that city, embraced an opportunity
of whiting the Office of Dr. Addngton and inspecting his
laboratory. We there OF the beautiful spc-
cimeas artificial block teeth that have ever viewed
They made, learned by peculiar process. The
matelisl of which they composed is first in paec
state and be easily moulded adapted the required
size ind FORM after which they become hard porcelain
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AMERICAN MEDICAL CONVENTION.
SECOND DAY-WEpNEspAY, MAY D Io0-
...n,. Srsstnx-Thn President Dr. Wexford, tO


AFTERNOON SEssloS.-The President, Dr. hesio'a' ''
III. CHAR at * o'clock. p. NJ.
Dr Drake Of Ky. offered the following
~ snycd That all papers and reports scientihc subects
shall he read the ASSOCIATION ocoIc ihe question: VI '
publication shall DC oecloeu. .o.o, ,h .,,;
r. pb.lns offered amendment, which, WIN the resolu
;oD a. On motion OF Dr. Thomas of Maryland, laid on the
Dr. Condie Of Pennsylran presented pape, on mem
is,rv from n gentleman not member VI '"I ~ w;,
jnr DIXIE Of Kentucky presented pae ny pl. "l'sn'
If Ohio on THE influence OF the Occupation" u
Ivn,sis ucon their health" orroi n n
t In nrmit,ee consisting OF D1s. Ro f. Rogers a. !, D.
W,, and j. W. Dunbar with Instructions 70 'ep'''O
he en- 10 nm,inn Of Dr. G. F. Te of Virginia, Drs J. L.
sou, and ~ H. Fox of Virginia we're admitted ~ seats o
the floor. e.. a., committee IN nomination.
49, the following officers for The ensuing year
FoR SEcRErARIEs-Dfs.P Z e'ooch Vi 'is'h!a u"1'o
L be idle OF New DIX >. m. I.,,c Hovs OF
ph;I,dinhin = e Guoch of Virginia. bcade OF re"
y Lac 4rrish of Pcnn.yl vana E:nmerson OF rem:
syyania D f Conde OF Pennsylvania " t'''''' -
G"sw,TTee OF ARsASoEMESTs-Drs F Campoeli S'fW
-, oc New York John Watson of Me-" OK "m h3eh
LII n Now York James Il Wood OF New fork nIoIl
IN, # New York Alfred e Post of New lok, 'ohn
G Adams Of New York II d BuiSey OF H'ew iork:
IN morton the report was received and the Seheiien
named unanimously cee'su o'i!ee''o W.
for the ensuing year. ,;,,,o,,s !,
The Chair then announced the following appointments ~
comnjancc with resolutions adopted nj me morning
nv. ~ e Stewart Of New York, Wurthlngton Hooker OF
conncccu Ro Thomas OF Missouri, committee on ne
Constitution. ,,h. 1;,,, NJ
Cnnneccr C. Cox of Maryland committee on Df CoA
resolutions in regard 10 rank in the Navy.
Tn. report of the committee the blending ana CONVEX
;n NJ ,hr Tvucs of Fever was then read By Or VIII
a,,s of South Carolina lin place Of DR. Dixon not pre-
scnt) ,1 = - .;n,d nd roc,-
red 10 the committee OF publication.
DR. Haywood OF Massachusetts, presented and read me re-
MORT OF The committee 1.-The permanent cure ot Keducole
Hernia which ordered be ated and referred TO the
committee of publication.
On motion Or Dunbar seconded by DR. Drake, report
OF of DR. Jamson Of Baltimore was requested ~ be
furnished for publication, in appendix 10 the report
DR.. - presented an application from J. Wells repre-
sentative of the interests ol The late DR. Horace Wells OF
Hartford Ct asking that committee be appointed 10 en-
Qure into report the claims of the contestants Tor
The honor of priority in The discovery of the principle Of
Anashesia in surgical operations.
The application was laid on the table.
On notion the Association then adjourned 10 meet again
on Thursday morning al o'clock.
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nruocRATIc MEETING IN HANOVER

AtaInect!ng of the Democrats held at Hanover Court
House Tuesday the 27 Of April Qha being court day on
motion Dr. TaIcy called 10 The Chair, and NC
DowclI requested as Secretary.
Chnsain White ESQ., briefly explained the object OF the
meclinp 10 be- 10 appoint deIcg District Convention
to be holden in Richmond tic 10th day of May 1857 the
obec, of the said Convention being 10 appoint delegates 10
The Democratic National Convention; and concluded by
moving that the Chair appoint thirty delegates to attend the
IT,, -, w.,
the Chair appointed the following gentlemen: Capt W N
(,hsnn Col John Akisson, Achilles Lunpkin, Richard
Burnett, Roh Anderson VIM parsey Cq Edwin shelton elton
~ Sn,,nn Andrew Wingield, WIN L White ST., Peter w
Brown, Chas:ain White, Col Cp Goodal Leonard Vaughan
y G Brown, Capt james D kimsrousf Mai n A Ihnnp-
SIM Marccus Anderson Capt James Swift, Chas Hipga
SON DR. 4 Lumpkin Bowling Vaughan, VIM Nelson, DR. +
+ Nelson Or + Rouzic, Launceiot Phillips, Dabney L
w Morris and Capt VIM K lrby
On motion of Mai Thompson the Chairmah and Sec
retary were added the delegation and the proceedings
dcrei to be forwarded the Richmond Enquirer and Exam
liner for publication.
On motion, the meeting adjourned:
" E. s. TALLEY, Chairman
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F.. Mcdowell, Secretary.
p15g1Jc MEETING IN sURRY COUNTY.

Alta meeting of of Surry, irrespective of party
on the 26ih inst, (bcing Court day.
Mr. Albert G.. Jones called TO the Chair and Mr. Wm
r. Hankins appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been explained which
was 10 nominate suitable persons fill the offices OF Com
monweahs Attorney and Clerk of the Circuit and County
Courts. Mr. Francis Ruffin Jr., in handsome address
nominated the present incumbens Mr. Joseph a. Graves,
for the office of Commonwealth Attorney, and Mr.. VIM
p Underwood Clerk of the Superior and County Courts
The vote being taken the above nominations, they
were unanimously agreed to-and committee having been
appnined waited MessrS Graves and Underwood and in
formed them the action OF the meeting and seyeay intro
ducrd them before the Each In beautiful and feeling
address thanked their fellow citizens for this mark of their
connnct friendship and approval of their former in
Office and in conclusion accepted their respective nomna
tons.
On motion il was Resolved That the proceedings OF this
meeting be published in the Richmond Enquirer and Whg
and that this meeting do now adjourn.
ALBERT G. JONES, Chairman.
wv HASKISs, Secretary.
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TO the Editors Of the Enquirer.

NASHIS6ToS, MAY D. lSo-
Gentlemen Soournng for few days in this rendezvous
of the supporters Of all the ism, into which the political
world is divided send you brief account OF Some OF
Tho dts Of the Metropolis There ia, in the FIRST place
considerable excitement among tie Clerks OF inc
Census Pension Burcausa large number having been
recently dismissed -osensiby because their scrver
in reality because the treasury funds are
getting rather low under the management of this most
nomca administration 1t is suggested here, that there -
also another reason which, perhaps is the most potent Of AL
yz to The influence the several clerks may be able
10 exert When one has been dismissed he can get
considerable number congressman and other influential
ind TO upon the head Of the bureau lie is mme-
datey renSated. But should he prove To be Fcnnyless
ana fiendsss deaf turned 10 all his eaes or re-
inslasmen and he is left 10 starvation and despair
1t seems 10 be the general impression among all parties
here that Scott will be the nominee of the Wing Convcn
ton and Northern openly boast TO the dsgrunte
Flnori,es that elect HIM without the aid OF SIM
gle Southern The Democrats however have The gao
in their hunds and hope and believe that by their con
cinto.y and harmonious action Baltimore they will hcn!
the desensuus which exist in their midst and enter up
on this important contest with fixed resolve 10 let "by
cones be bygones and 10 make long pull and strong
pull and pull all together am sorry inform you that
Mr. Clay is sinking very rapidly and that it IS doubted to
day whether lie will live to see o-morro"s sun Two o.
his sons have been ecgaphcd 10 haste on Immediately
PERlCLES.
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To the Editors of The Enquirer:

~ LOUISA, ArRL 80, 1852.
c,cp,on- take the liberty Of writing few lines
wish i, nomnate the folio ing gentlemen as suitable men
for justice. of the Peace the district OF ParTishs STORE
which MAGE is new precinct tor election. therefore nom
mate Robert w. Goodwin, Andrew G. Nelson lhos Harris
ST. and John L. Collins. wish to nominate in the neigh,
bo,pod OF Bumpass Turnout, whics new precinct and
likewise another district the following gentlemen: Overton
Harris Dr. b. NJ Buckner, Capt. James NJ Trce, ST. and
Can't Thomas Bumpass Al these gentlemen are men u
hiyh standing Of noble qualities, and good sense hope
h,nre the pcope in the two districts will for them
VoTER OF LoUIsA
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natural teeth from being baked in furnace, ana acquire
wilderness ard bliancy which have never seen sur
nassp His BROTHER Mr.. A. J. Arlington, assists MIN 10
| This department g Pin
J hcn they require The services of experienced ara
jl Dentist with the assurance that they will not regTe!
nppcation his aid as we have known Dr. A. from
| his youth up.
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN ISLE OF WIGHT.
At a meeting of the Democratic parry of the county oil
Isle Wight, held the Court House the 3Oh day Of
APRIL 1852 (bcing the day of the reglmena parade for the
purpose appointing delegates district Convention &c
be hell in Suffolk the 10Th day of May next, 10 appoh
delegates TO the Baltimore Convention
Col Arthur Smith called 10 the Chair, and ~ T.
Young appointed Secretary.
On motion the following delegates appointed by the
meeting, 10 wit G Moody, Thomas Hall, 5 Ballard
Jesse 4 Parker n Wells J d Council, Jno Peten, FL.
ward Rlwls, DR. George Glover George Carroll, Col
Benz Chapman, Gen VI Boykn, } Jordan G boysin
NJ D., JOS Thomas, Hayden, Benz Eley, Col NJ II
Watkins, CAPT Jno II Shivers VIM H Jordan David Ro-
ber,s Jno T Preedcn, and S H Buysin
On notion Resolved that the Chairman and Secretary be
added 10 the delegation and likewise any other Democrat in
The county who may be present al the Convention.
Resolved That the proceedings Of this meeting &c signed
BY the Chairman and Secretary and published in the De-
mocraric paper. OF Richmond and Norfolk cities
Ga motion the meeting adjourned.
ARTHUR SMITH, Chairman
YOrSG Secretary
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11inGE IouN ROBERTSON.

The citizens Of Richmond will read with surprise and dis
appointment, the following card of Judge Robertson and re-
gre, will pervade this whole community a, the loss from the
public service OF as pure man. and able and upright
judge as ever graced the bench personally feel the loss
The in his card for declining election
not satisfactory and will not be the citizens Of this cir
cult for believe that with the combined talent he has so
happily blended, as chanccry and common law Judge,
with his ndomi,abc energy and perseverance, no would
easily and to satisfaction of ALL master the business OF
the Circuit Court this city The choice for this important
law Office is with the people, who have brilliant array OF
legal talent select FROM for have bar here who are an
ornament the Sate and there is doubt that The people
will elect able pure and just man, who will carefully loo
to their rights and interests and those Of the States
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We the indulgence of correspondents We have
endeavored equal and exact justice them ALL
the sacrifice Of editorial privileges. We shall
tinue to publish the communications of friends rapid
ly can, and reasonably beg their ndulgent
tience