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Monster Steamships.

The new steamship Adriatic, VIII Oh was late
ly launched at New York, is sal TO be the
largest steamer in the world. Tn only vessel
that at present approaches her i size is the
Persia, and she will be exceeded only by the
Leviathan, building at Blackw, Il, London,
whose dimensions are almost incr, diols. This
enormous iron vessel is go feet bmg, and will
carry 600 first class passengers, 800 second
class, and 10000 troops with field equipments.
She registers $4,000 tons, with capacity for
coal in addition of from IL 900 to. 900 tons.
She will have seven masts and ten boilers. In
addition to an ample complement ST boats, she
will carry no less than eight ,mall screw
steamers, each Ito feet in length placed four
on each side of the vessel, with sieh she will
land and embark both passengers and cargo.
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The Law of the Street.

Referring to the recent case in Boston in
in which the right to the road was contested,
the Providence Journal remarks:
In crossing the street, at regular crossing
intended fer foot passengers, the road belongs
to the man on foot, and the carriages must go
at such pace as win not endanger him. In
crossing the middle Of the street where there is
NO paved crossing it is different; but even there
the driver is bound To proceed not only at a
moderate pace, but with due caution"
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Pumpkin Pic in FLORENCE.

Paris long since achieved pumpkin pie, as
the placard at the little restaurant in the Rue
Michodiere attests. The correspondent of the
Newark Daily AdrertiSer claims the same dis
tinction for Florence. He says:
"But it remains to tell Of the most extraor-
binary achievement of the day-one OF culinary
art, by an Italian-a pumpkin pie! A real
Simon Pure Yankee treat, tasting of New
England fields, of Thanksgiving feasts, of do
nestle gatherings, of household affections, of
home, sweet home, has actually been pro
duced by Florentine pastry cook! After ell,
there is hope for Italy"
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French Sang Froid.

A Frenchman was tried the other day in one
Of the departments for having killed his father
and mother. The crime was committed under
the most revolving circumstances and, at the
end of the pleadngs, when he was about to be
condemned to death, the President of the tribu-
nal asked the usual question, if he had any
thing to say in his defence? "Mon Diem, non
Monsieur le President" he replied; "Only
hope you will have pity on q poor orphan!'
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According to the foregoing, in 1860, the
United States will possess a larger population
than Great Britain. The movement will con-
tnue in the same ratio from that time forward.
The growth of this country has indeed been
extraordinary. There is nothing like it in
modern history.
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The population for the next three decennial
periods is estimated by adding ten per cent,
which corresponds nearly to the increase Of
preceding years of the half century.
Look at the prospect of our own country, as
TO population and products:
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Total II States s,3U33i2

Total II States ey}Us3l2 Jgs.i2g Av. 1865 percent.
Besides the above, the States of California,
Ohio, aud Virginia, had each census in 1888 !;
but of these no returns have come to hand
The population Of Kansas in 1856 was 1921,
and Of Nebraska 1866. Oregon will take 4
census Immediately, and previous to its apply
ing for admission into the Union; it is supposed
to have 10000 inhabitants.
Should the whole United States have in
creased in ratio equal to the above, (say 20
per cent? the population, which in 1850 was
23, l9l,S SIC, in 1856 would be 1880, PSI, or an
increase in five years of 4,63S,375 souls
Immigration in the five years, lS50-5J, has
added about 100000, or two-ffths of the in
crease, and, with subsequent offspring, proba.
bly, a full half. This source of supply having
now almost ceased, we cannot expect proper
tionate progress during the current half decade.
The Progress Of Great Britain and the United
States.
The Neo York Courier gives some figures in
relation to the population of Great Britain, past
and Drosnacfiva Tins.
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Progress Of Formulation.

The following table exhibits the aggregate
resu Is of the Census Of 1875 in the States
named, and a comparison of the same with the
pprulation of IStO.
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Is not this something like tempest in
teapot They are surely in desperate con-
dihon, and no effort made here to help them to
a man or dollar. Wonder If our friends at
the North won't give them as much help as
they want. hope they will.
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RATES OF ADVERTISING

Ten cents line for the first inse ton, zee
cents a line for each subsequent one. Ten
words constitute line. Payment in advance
is invariably required.
bag- Money may be forwarded, by mail, al
my risk. Notes on Eastern banks preferred.
Large amounts may be RENTED in drafts or
certificates of deposit.
Bay Subscribers wishing their papers chang,
ed, will give the name of the post Office changed
from, as well as the post Office they wish IT
hereafter sent to.
"a All communications to the Era, whether
on business OF the paper or for publication,
should be addressed to
G. BAILEY, Washington, ID. G.
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The Progress of Great Britain and the United
AZ

The Ne1o York Courier gives some figures in
relation to the population of Great Britain, past
and prospectiye Thus:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-08-01

EDITORIAL TRIcK.-The way the Enquirer has OF
filing its dull columns with racy editorials from the
WHIG this hot weather, is aspeces OF editorial trick.
cry we have never before seen resorted to; There
nere nearly two columns OF editorial from the Wing
in Yesterdays Enqurer-re puol'sneo IN tna' Phpe'
we presume, because is editor hasn't smar,hess
enough during the cheated term to write any thihg
n ahousapdth part as well himself, If he is very hard
up, VS. will edit his paper for hint would not IN
terfere at all with our editing the Whtg; tor we are
very sure il would not take fifteen minutes OF our
time day TO edit the Enquirer hundred times bel.
ter than the sbriveed, pale sckly thing Is edited
new. So, if you will promise To quit approprlatine
what W. write for the Wig, we will send you enough
editorial matter every day, with just fifteen minutes
notice, to make up your little pnper; and we are Ger.
tain your readers would sanction the arrangeu,eo,
with shouts Of ioy-for they have long snce observer
that whntey er there 10 of good in the Enquirer con-
sists of extracts from the Wing. Send a-ouud your
devil, and we'll furnish you enough racy' 'enslole
aud patriotic editorials in FIVE minutes TO sston 'h
your o.d Fogy readers the balance OF their hbtura!
ves.-[Rickmond IVhig, July29
This is the response which the Wig makes to our
reproduction OF its articles on the 18th section. The
sheepsh spirit of stricken conscience s betrayed in
every word and syllable Of the paragraph. Its dis,
gustng egosm and vulgar taste are altogether wor-
thy Of the writer's reputation man who scribbles
under the habitual inspiration of refuse whskey
whose daily contributions TO the public press consist Of
the lees of last nights revel whose grammar would
condemn him to the "foot" Of the class in an oldeld
school and whose literature is limited TO familiar
acquaintance with the labels on the brandy bottles
he to talk Of editing decent newspaper This, in
deed, is sublime impudence"
Beaten in argument, convicted OF every sort Of in
consistency and ssfstuiidcation, driven into corner
and pinioned there beyond the power Of sscnpe the
editor Of the Wig has our permission to indulge bis
ow.born instincts in low-hung bravndo.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-08-01
YALIIARLE FARM

ON THE DANvLLE RAILROAD AND COAL PIT
TURNPIKE, IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, TEN
NILES FROM RICHMOND, CONTAINING 600 ACRES
FOR SALE.
VUNHE health Of ny W. H. Johnson no. enabling hun to
IL give his attention to the management of his farm. be
has sell it, The contains GOO
acres OF which $50 cleared aud the remainder Of $50
acres are heavily in original growth of onk and pine
from which may be at least 900 cords which can be
sold at Robious Depot such rsmuuerave prices will
1t 10 confidently believed yearly pny for the entire pur
chase he wood land is so near the Depot, tina,
see of ten loads he hauled daily by each team.
Tho most of the cleared land IL In high Of cult
yaton as the growing crops will show There the
tract above 400 of nch ha land which 10 equal
tho best river bottom The whole tract though relnarka
bjy level il thoroughly druined. The buildings the
place are ample tor the genee accommodation OF large
family embracing large dwelling aud every other build.
ing suitable for the place. and all In excellent repair The
ward is handsomely shaded and beautifully and tastetuy
et out with choice aud other flowers The garden
vrrv productive There two excellent orchurds on
the farm The place is perfectly healthy
To appreciate value Of this estate necessary 20
view and examine it, and disposed to do 90 are re-
spec,fuy requested esupon DR. Johnson or enher OF
his sons who will take great pleasure in showing toe
mses. 90
Robiou, Depo. corner Of the land 50 that tho &C
cess to Richmond lin 20 minutes) 70 cheap and easy.
The terms of payment will be made accommodating -
Apply to GODDIN e. APPERSOE, Richmond
r s. Crate coal from the immediate neghoorhooo can
bo had at very low prices. u. a.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-08-01

vUNHE subscriber offers for sale his Tract Of Land in
IL Caswe county North Carolins, lying on both sides
of Country Line Greek about mile aud half from the
town Of Milton, and containing 500 acres.
Somewhat les, than half Of the is cleared and
der good fence the residue consists of nearly equal
parts Of original forest and second growth much of the
latter being large enough for rail timber and the whole
well adapted the growth Of all the crops produced in
.h, section Of country especially tho ne yellow tobacco,
which commands such high prices.
large proportion Of the cleared land consists of vaua
BILE low grounds aud there springs OF
celent water scattered over the tract.
The improvements. con.s.ins of overseers house nnd
all other necessary outbuidngs are entirely new and Of
good quality There is also hne young orchard Of we'll
selected fruit trees.
This tract of land combines many advantages The soil
10 fertile and it 10 situated in healthy neighborhood II
is within few miles Of the Richmond and Danville Rail-
road and the ourishing town oil Milton which uf
fords ready market for all the surplus produce which
couli be raised on II.
The subscriber will take pleasure In showing the land TO
those who may wish to examine ii.
Terms liberal and accommodating.
Milton n c. July 24-c6w J. WILSON.
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cunoND ENQUIRER,
raE xrsrwxSxLY. AND WEEKLY,
,rsl,sst',II,s, II PRYOR 4 DuNNAvANr'


lpA TERMS:
..yen dollars per annuni, anu al Wy wy
~ pls y. r taken Tor aehSi.e' m. .r Snnn,n and
.wsSSN, nss nsse si in advance, 70 be PAID
.. r.. ~ ..,.S hy u.sl postpaid or six aoh"'
~ 4 ;"F -. extending the eieuA'nn 90. ,hs
wns >: T,W Ty,%CyiRrR N the @ sousnetn WEskLY
taNNM ~. ey9ln'sncsn u. III ,Ss reading matter OF
3?-,''h ..s ccais.lr ne"'N .,nns -"
~ All sent r'" the political character o' ui1
scra s IN. which !. now W. wnst Hno,s @ Of the
3ENQNN i,HN.r safe that u 't'C ,t,ss,on of the
a;y as .vo:c ST as,r rnr,Sb has brought before tee
'o'' ,SsS 70 Ss Know.So:aas's" '"
-s..r /, published every wennesSsS sS "
Week'y Enia"e :: n,;d in advance, OF io'
=: S, :: T'' r,x3s IN sdvsnce. @ SIN s;I
,..a roymF@' .,Yhs 10 the iolc"''s cd. for $40
.,ae - wtss'y Enquirer VIZ. .o.S.s and 80 on in
p?le. :. .,.;s. Nc :er SO i"en'! IVA
TEhMe For TEN lines or pe's, M -
y 'Hs rr..,, and every 'uessr or ,orce times a
s,e'' !; ,n.-r:e' ;wee .srh insertion alter
'1' ;.~.cyea s: sa.. GEMS .s week FIFTY cents
e." .:d wien mses'eu 0"''
): .s:a ;ssc';'9;,; TIN Er's or '.'
IN. sAN' Ems: fo- each slos"qN's a,.y.6y,
.;".., =. ,ss.,r inserted on.y oaee
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20 <sS ',.n; -,,sc. !-a-tt, :NS'f
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on! G.ss' q ,.,srr- uus, oe accompanied WIN W.
o:ce'' ,.r.Gr, references, 10 iiis"ie !;
y!4ce o,i.cc rasy oe reinii'eI Pc, ,i.AiI'
Il Al G&rr - " " no,.s \; the risk of the Editors
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-08-01
GAME OF BRAG AND BLUFF.

The men who play these games must be able to
keep their countenances to exhibit no signs of doubt
at one time, and then at another to appear little
tmid to induce their opponents to be bold and dar-
ing. The main object Of the game s 10 gull and in
tmidate in order the more eGectually to fleece.
The political game of brag and bluff requires equal
dexterty but to play it well the most unscrupulous
means are not unfrequently resorted to- We are led
to these remarks by the tone of the opposition press
at the present time. They are playing the runkest
game Of political brag that ever they played-and
it ia well known that they have been remarkable for
perfect reukcssness. But they desperate that
the greenest of their adversares laugh their bold
serions and bald facts to scorn. Instead of Growing
at the approach of dawn, they cackle and crow at
midnight and with half an eye anybody can perceive
the utter darkness in which they cropping. They
so long and loud at nothing, that they beeome cx-
hausted hoarse aud powerless, and no mortal
least attention to their blatant notes.
Every man of common sense, who examines for
himself and gives the least thought upsn passing
events must enquire what is the cause of this great
and sudden joyl What has taken place to elevate
their depressed and dropping spirits to such extreme
paro1ysms Of enthusiasm.
few short weeks ago, the Old-Line Wings aud
the Know -Nothiugs were picking grain in the same
barp.yard were scratching contentedly in the same
rubbish, and it was notorious that they were down
and unable to Zap wing Of exultation. Since tina,
time the Know. .Nothngs have been deserving by
Thousands, the lodges in many places have been dis
,olved. the culverts have caved in. The Southern
Wbips were gated through the lungs by the North
erp abolition followers Of Sam and the death'rate
had come upon them. The Wings attempted at the
North to erect platform with twelfth section
Southern plank in it, which was instantly repudlated
and split into fragments. The abolition Black Re'
publican wing nominated Fremont; and the Southern
Old.Lns Whg and conservative Know'Hothing
wing, as they termed themselves, nominated Fill
more. Both wings constituted the opposition. When
united they were formidable, but the Democrats DE-
lieved even then, that it in their power 70 PICK
every feather off their bodies. But the moment they
were divided, they set up the most determined ye!ls
and hurrabs, shouting victory triumph, glory halle
luiah. Everybody csn see at glance this is unmti'
gated humbug. Every body knows it 10 sheer brag'
bluff and bluster.
As to Mr.. Fillmore, his chance was dead blank
marked blank before placing it in the wheel Of for
tune and the man who can't see It Ia Stone blind
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-08-01
=: -: 1:,YtIIOH OF VIRGINIA.


,urr,s .,.. Governor Of this Common"eaNh
:r,yei .uo-snau.: or the sla. in''si'.
,.- ulu.s of representatives 'hH'
- .,s -er-e.-G:s ion iromtas state IN the ~,
iy,.i S.:,: occa.loned by the deaE OF i..,"'
-. I r,c,uoct OF said House, Tor NE pis'.S' . I".
y 90 90 .re rpui:es y, MiddleseN, Wesim b!eahI ''
r3 Essex. Northumberland King and Queen, .sI VnSs
+. Gm,e.;s- Mathews, James tTy, Ne" heu., w. 80,
r;,,ae,h Civ Northampton and Aeconae' ~
80 w::h tie C,,y ot Wiliam.1u!i; .s,d
Nv :ae.eJ,c, HENRY \. WISE, Gove!no, =. ,y.rs
,. wealth have ;housh, proper ~ d!Fecs ,.e =. .
-. lhe said Counties and ;he Serseant o. l ,. a
r:r Q: smsburg, TO cause an rlse'Io ~ Vc,lsv he
:,s, 10 l,w on the Tues lay ai.c: tue n:s hU !ue
l. :ss fourth day 0, November ne1t'''o supply '-'
\ ,o-essd -, ,,.,;o, q, the Court
OF sa ely ;sss;Tsd aE fo S,ss ss.t IL
E.rourthou.e OF the county OF A.ddestt 70 man IS
c,p undo. u,y hand Governor, and under lne !sss
' a. OF ;he Commonwealth, at Richmond TINS
s. q. Jay Iuly, A. D. 1856, and IN the siM year o'
W 10 Coyerag-. GEORGE W. MrSrosp Secretary OF
H..-s.'o,ns,j. H .Is July 2i-ctie
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-08-01
FARM FOR SALE.

m OFFER Tor sale my estate called Whte.Bank, "
INK ON the Mataponi river. In King William county
about one mile from the Courthouse. WLe'Bsnk is a,
he head u steamboat gston and opposite the village
i Wnker,cn, from which place boat runs regularly 10
contains by survey 6Sl about $50 OF which are in
cultivation and have been thoroughly narled from exten
s;ve mar! banks on the place The remainder of the land
heavily tiubered and offers great Inducements for cut
ing cord wood for which cash be obtained ON the
banks the river The mari banks a-e easy OF access
and contain inexhaustble supply Of the best decom
posed cscareous a which yields by analysis, between
~ and 30 per cent Of nearly pure lime. The buildings
cuuss, of dwelling house sufficient for the accemmoda
ion Of large family barns stables quarters &c and are
all in good repair Of them having been recently
bu The land has been worked for upwards OF ten years
the i've field system and 10 in high state OF improve
Possession will be given in the fall in time TO seed aerop
of wheat For further particulars address The subscriber
Etna post-ofsce, Hanover county, Virginia:
M.v 3-ctf JOHN COOKE.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-08-01
J.ME. RIyER ESTATE FOR SALE.

OFFER for sale privately my plantation called Noun,
Bernard This plantation lies the James River, In
the county of Goochland, Immediately above Madcns
Adventure DAM and within twenty eight miles Of Rich
nond 1t contains seven hundred and thirty acres
of which seveutyve James River low grounds
of the best quality, thirty five are creek low
grounds and the remainder 10 Beaver dam creek red
land There is on the place good dwelling house on
beautiful site and all necessary houses and both the
buildings aud the fences in good repair and the land
il IN a high state Of cultivation ,
win slso sell the stock aud farming utensils upon the
laud The stock consists OF horses, mules cattle incu
ding mlch cows and the farming utensils are tho most
of them new, and all of them good-and there are
enough both Of stock and farming utensils, Tor the tho'
rough cultivation OF the plantation.
very much to suit the purchaser.
Mr. James NJ. Payue, my manager living on the place,
will show property any person desiring TO examine
it. My address 10 w ashington, D c.
Nav M. r..
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-08-01
ALBEMaRLE LAND FOR SALE.

VXylIL be sold at Gotham Depot on THURSDAY. the
w 2sth day Of August, 1856 If lair il NOT, the next
fair day public auction, tract of land being apart OF
the OF the late James H. Terrell containing By re
survey 6f and lying the waters of Mechunk
Creek, abou, mile from Cobha Depot the ViIgi
MIA Central Railway
On this about two hundred and hty acres OF
cleared land in coed condition. the remainder oil in wood
and sboundng in fine pine timber. vein Of lime stone
passes through this land which though opened
this place. has been successfully worked sde in
tho plantation of James H. Lewis, and the other side
in that of W c. Rres Jr The place is well wutered
by springs and running water The buildings are only
few negro quarters stable and house. all erected
within the last twelve months Mr. James II. Lewis will
take pleasure in showing this land any person disposed
TO purchase.
Also the time and place, tract Of land lying
the South side OF Mechunk Creek (ony mile or two
below the ubove mentioned land) containing three hun
dred and nifty all in woods and having large guam
ty of fine heart timber upon it, This land also lies very
the Virginia Central Railroad, being not than
half mile from that Road at tho crossing OF w Camp.
bell and s. F. sampson
TERMS One third cash, and the rest in ono and two
years with interest from date.
Persons wishing information will address the Under
signed at Keswck or Gotham Depot Abcmarle county.
F. X. NELSON,
J. II. MINOR,
3--cvtda Ex'ors n las III Terrell
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-08-01
FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.

To he Editors Of he En9nT7: ,ar,,,, ~
Gen,lemen:-Aliow me- through Inc mes'a@ a9 ,6s o.
your Journal suggest to the Barron Hope
Fir.t Congressional District ~. ,ndsrs bearer in tbs
nnmpton soon to for the seat
sc.tsd by the death of Hon: Thos. H. Bsyly
' M. Hope gentleman emnsntly fitted for grave
s ,;,;csl fsiih is founded in philosophical reec
ton! % he is ready and redoubtabe in dsbate; argu
,.,ve uoa' and highly educated; he is also effective
~ soouence and affable and elegant in Manners
shoula the Convention choose him as the candidate
of tho Democracy, the District viii still be proud OF
i.s representative. r.