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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-01-08
CrYER.L aGENCY. WAsnINGTON CITY. :.

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IUNHE subscriber formerly OF Richmond, Virginia. hsv
ing established uic- in Ihi. city on Street n
w doors in front OF Ire Trrssury Department, tenders
h.; .s:rc". TO claimants up1a ia" Governments especially
fs uutonhry rvics ai Tor land bountiss and pen.
.J.s under the recent SCts u Cnu-:"--.
Having purchased the ,nn~r:ips u the late David Dor.
rim .ton he has p"rlI-. III" only lndcN which ever
sle the nmcuse ut :putiunary pnper III the
r-t Auditors Office in Richmond. Ii, has also very
- index the papers IN all the other public Offices IL
te Crvtol Of Virginia. These and the accumulation
fn pa.r sources o. twenty years experience, ent;l.
b = hope t!s: il Claim n;rsted to him he just he will
br ~ - shox H. even where the claimant himself may
h. entirely unable 20 doit
- ,i,. .ut.r tie recent act OF Sd March, leo5, Civ
t ri, rr.. II, l,Ed 10 Ill who IN battle Or who
fourteen i.ys hs charges will De ve;y ln4ie;ate
'''''" ' FELIX RICHARDS.
REFERENCES.
Hon Henry A. Wise, Accoinnc. Virginia.
LANE. LyGns ESQ. Richmond, Va. NJ
James l. Heath, a,e Comnlss'oner oil f'hs'onS' N'h'
nouG En. .,, o.H,. pi.bmord vs
u"r ln.uS : P.nie,on. Cu!pepcr {. ID Va
Non samuel La..,ou. Washington, d. Z.
Vim W,.I. f:-g. Baltimore: ma,
-. T-u.-.;ys,. t.sG. New York. Aprll l2-ciy
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mo. ID. ASHTON,
A TTORSEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law,
"A SHAUNEETOWN, ILLINOIS.
Oct, 2-wplt
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THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.

NY I,ITCHIE, PRYOR ~ DUSNAFAST.
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yM F. RlTCHIE & ROGER 4. PRYOR. EDITORS.
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a similar plHinmcss Of Sp"erh ami frank mc.s nf man.
ner. We pass over The proud exhibit al our national
inances-nn annual rcrri ipt of millions ni duilars
ab"v. the current annual cHprndi,arr--in rrr:art
the manner in which the message la. met the slavery
Question. IL states with admirable cl,.rucsS In. IlIcu
ry of our government. What volumes of comment
the wisdom oi tl1 theory, i- the fact, that it ha-
been liz practical ob-rvRuc. that has carried Us, dni
as atone, among moi,IH J,V1iiir., MI0u.k ncdTiy
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-11-04

We trust that no man who is not le-
gal voter will present himself at the polls
to-day and attempt to exercise the right of
suffrage. No honorable, law-abiding man
will attempt to do such a thing; and should
attempts of this character be made, the
guilty miscreant win deserve and should
receive the execration of all good men of
all parties Let it be understood that the
ballot-box here shall be protected in its
purity Eat all hazards" On the other
hand every legal voter, whether he be native
or adopted, American, Wing, or Democrat,
should be protected in the sacred right of
suffrage, and we fervently hope no men,
Der of the great and gallant party to which
we belong, will throw any obstacle in the
way of such voters.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-11-04
Examine Your Tickets Closely,
The DaY.

Americans, the long and arduous politi-
cal contest in which you have been engaged
comes to q close to-day. Hitherto you
have employed the means and appliances
usual to reach the judgments and hearts of
the great masses. To-day you make use Of
the most potent of all weapons the "ballOt."
Use it, we pray you, with an eye only to
the good of your country and the promo
ticn of correct principles, and endeavor to
induce all others to make similar use of it.
Let no voter, from any light or trivial
cause-from any cause whatever, that
does not amount to physical impoSsibility-
fail to deposit his vote. This is high duty
upon all occasions; but on this, higher,
and more sacred, and more obligatory, than
it has ever been hitherto. Upon the result
of this days work hang, it may be, all the
prospects Of our beloved country for future
peace and happiness; the going down Of
this days sun may be the signal of the
commencement of long and dark and
dreary night upon our republican inStitu-
tons; and it behooves you to act patri-
OTIS part in overating the threatened woes
Do your whole duty, therefore, and here
after you will have nothing with which to
reproach yourselves.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-11-04
Foreigners

Who are legally entitled to vote need ap-
prehend no molestation or infraction of
their rights by Americans to-day. There
is no such desire on the part Of the Ameri-
can party. They were not organized for
that purpose. So far from disturbing any
citizen, native or foreigner, in the exercise of
their rights to-day, We pledge you that our
people will be as ready to defend your
rights, as they are those of ative citizens
of their own political faith. All we ask is,
that when you present your suffrage, you
shall make clear your right to it.
We ask you, however, as good citizens
respecting the laws of the land of your
adoption, and approaching her institutions,
and desiring that they shall be preserved in
their purity for your benefit and that of
your children, that you do not place your
consciences and your votes in the keeping
of politicians, and suffer yourselves to be
used like beasts of burden to the disgrace
of your manhood, and to the injury of the
country.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-11-04
Important TeIegraphiC Achievement.

LONDON, Oct. SIS o'clock, A. N.
NJ Dear Sir-As the electrician of the New
York, New Foundland and London Telegraph Com.
pany, it is with the highest qualification that have
to apprise you of the result Of experiments OF
this morning upon q single continuous conductor OF
more than 2OOO miles in extent distance, you vii
perceive, sufficient to cross the Atlantic Ocean,
from New Foundland to ireland.
The admirable arrangements made at the Mag
netic Telegraph Office, in old Broad Street, for
Meeting ten subterranean gutta perchs insulated
conductors, of over 200 miles each, so to give
one continuous length Of more than 1000 miles
during the hours OF the night when the telegraph
is not commercially employed, furnished US the
means Of conclusively settling by actual expert.
ment, the question of practicabty as we'll as the
practically Of telegrsphing through our proposed
Atlantic cable.
This result had been thrown into some doubt by
the discovery, more than two years since, OF GER
tain phenomena upon subterrsnean and submarine
conductors and had attracted the attention of cleo
trcians-partcularly OF that most eminent philoso
pher Prof Farsday, and that clear sighted inVestil
gator Of electrical phenomena, DR.. Whitehouse-
and one of those phenomena, 20 wit, the percepti-
BILE retardation of the electric current, threatened
70 perplex cur operations and require careful inves
tigation before could pronounce with certainty
the commercial practcabity of the Ocean Teller
graph.
am most happy to inform you that, as g crown
ing result OF long series of experimental uvesti
cation and inductve reasoning upon this subject
the experiments under the direction Of Dr. White
house and Mr.. Bright. which / Witnessed this
morning, IN which the induction coils and receiving
magnets, modified by these gentlemen, were
made to actuate one Of nv recording instruments,
have most satisfactorily resolved all doubts Of the
prActicsbility well prsciicality Of operating
| the Telegraph from New Foundand to Ireland.
Although we telegraphed signals at the rate OF
! 2l024l, and according to the count at one time,
$40 per minute upon my telegraphie register which
speed you will perceive is st a rate commercially
! adTAntageous,l these results We're accomplished,
Notwithstanding many disadvantages in cur arrange
ments, Of temporary and local characterized.
Tantages which will not occur in the use Of oui
submarine cable.
Having passed the whole night with my active
and agreeable eollAborAtors, DR.. Whitehouse and
Mr. Bright without Sleep you viii excuse the hriei
and hurried character OF this note, which couIG
not refrain from sending you since our experiment,
this morning settle the scientific and commercial
| points OF our enterprise satisfactorily.
With respect and esteem, your obi servant
SAN. b. MORSE
! To cYRus W. FIELp, ESQ. Vice Presidsn, Of the
New York. New Poundland and LondOn Tele-
graph Company.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-11-04

A Model Thanksgiving Proclamation.
We give below the proclamation of Gov
Clark, of New York, appointing Thanks
giving Day in that State In publishing it
the New York Commercial justly says ::
ut would do any man, any family, good to
read this proclamation every day, or twice
a day, at morning and eventide. In earnest
feeling, devout temper, and simple eloquence
we have rarely seen its equal in a guberna-
torial proclamation. 1t vii move your
heart to thtnkfulness, reader, if you peruse
it with care and thoughtfulnesS :"
"The year that is now drawing to close
has been full of the mercies of our Heavenly
Father The Providence that dispenses the
common blessings of life has not withholden
its bounties. Throughout the borders Of our
great and prosperous Stale man has been pre-
served in the enjoyment of life and health
A plenteous harvest has been gathered in,
willie pestilence has only looked upon US and
departed. Never has labor received rewards
more cheering. No fear of famine, no appre-
hension Of industrial distress or commercial
panic, no dread of impending social calamity
mingles with our joy. Every department of
honorable human culture has advanced. The
arts that adorn a republican State have not
languished. The love OF freedom has burnt
with brighter fame.
"Our political rights have remained safe in
the care of an enlightened and order-loving
people. The public morals have not degene-
rated, and religion has not failed to cheer us
by her consultations, to warn US by her solemn
admonitions, and TO inspire US by her eternal
hopes In view of this wonderful display of
the goodness of God nothing can be more APP
propriate than a solemn act of thanksgiving
by the whole people. do, therefore, and in
pursuance of established custom, set apart and
appoint Thursday, the Goth day of November
next, to be observed throughout that State as
day of public thanksgiving and praise. And
| respectfully request all the people of this
State to abstain on that day from their usual
av0cations; to assemble according TO their
religious customs and give thanks to Almighty
God, the giver of all good. Let US implore
Him to smile upon our future, to make us wOr
| thy of His bounties, and to protect and pre-
serve those institutions which enable man to
glorify God and do His will upon earth. Let
us especially thank Him that the great privi-
| lege of the American citzens-the untrammel-
led expression of opinion, the defence of truth
and Justice, and the denunciatou Of error and
oppression-is still ours. And while we pray
for forgiveness of our sins, rs citizens of the
State and subjects of the Divine Government,
let us consecrate ourselves anew on that day to
a religious life, which neglects no private or.
public obligation on earth, while it conides to
the grace of God for the hope of an immortal
life in Heaven"
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-11-04
The Way WA. nnne.

The following brief article from the N.
Y. Tribune of the 2Sth uIt., let's in food
of light upon the dark transactions by
which 3uchananism triumphed in Pennsyl-
vania, on the 14th-
We have in our possession one Of the fraudulent
assessment certificates by means Of which the late
election in Pennsylvania was carried by the Bor-
der-RufEan party:
"PHILADELPHIA, Oct. s, 1856.
NO
"I HEREBY CERTIFY that have assessed W.
Bird for State purposes for 1856, twenty Eve cents
County Do w. Q. FLANAGAN
ALLEY. A. eager. Assessor 5th Ward"
The man to whom this was given resides ia this
city, and had more right to vote in Philadelphia
than the Mssourians to vote in Kansas. We hear
that such certificates plenty here, and that the
men who went to Philadelphia and used them in
voting the Buchanan ticket do not hesitate to show
them and to boast of the fact.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-11-04
Disgusting Scenes.

The Manufacture Of Votes Yesterday.
. If there is anything calculated to stir the
blood of true-hearted American and to
infuse into him additional zeal and deter
mination in the support of American prin-
ciples, it is such disgusting exhibitions as
took place yesterday in the Circuit Court
of the United States, Judge CATRoN pre-
siding. The Judge, together with the Of
fcers of the Court, (aIl democrats) were
occupied throughout the day in the manu-
facture of votes out of foreign materials
they were surrounded by with a few
noble exceptions numbers Of the miser-
able specimens of human nature spawned
upon the country by Europe, and busily
engaged in arming them with the power
to go to the polls aud vote down, if posi-
bic, the native, free-born sons Of the soil.
Americans of Nashville aud Davidson
County, just men of all parties, how long,
if such corrupting scenes as these continue
TO be enacted, will il be before the priceless
heritage received from our forefathers be-
comes a curse Can you, in view Of the
wholesale manufacture Of votes yesterday
fail to strike with renewed Yigor and power
TO-DAY for the emancipation of your coun-
try from foreign vassalage 7 You would
he 6t material to make slaves Of if you
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-11-04
Dl.union intrigue. i'm Maryland.


The Baltimore Patriot says: 1t is currently
rumored in this city that certain prominent
Democrat is, or tods recently, in possession Of a
document signed By all or a large portion, Of
the Southern Gorsrnors, ern6odying an agree
anet to take the initidIsteps tOaoards separating
the Southern States from the Union in the euent
Of certain contingency. Its rumored, more
over, that, among the names appended to this
document, was that of Governor LigOn, of
Maryland. We publish this statement as it
comes to US, for the purpose of giving Gov.
LlsoN an opportunity of denying it implicitly,
if false, or of justifyDg his act if true if he
imagines it possible to be so. A regard for his
own honor, and for that of the State which
ne represents, renders it incumbent upon him
to denounce the report as calumnious, if there
is no foundation for it, or to explain Of tohdt
nature the document pas to s0hich he appended
the signature Of his name, an connection Nth
those Of other Southern Governors, and sohether
IL has been attached to any instrument Of ,Orit-
ing hacing a political bearing upon the present
canUass or the issues that might possibly grO,O out
Of it' We, therefore, respectfully ask Cover
nor LYON for frank response to the following
questions:
1st. Are you cognizant of any agreement
between certain Governors of the Southern
States, having q reference to separation Of
the States in any contingency.
I'd. Are you, or have you been party to
any such agreement.
Sd. Are you aware of the existence of any
document purporting to emanate from, and to
have been signed by certain Southern Cover
nors, expressive of disuniOn sentiments, or
looking to a combination of the Southern States
of the Union for certain Interior purposes2
4th. Did you either sign any such agreement,
or instrument of writing, or consent to adopt,
in your official capacity, similar views9
The menace of disunon in Virginia and the
Carolinss, and the connection of your name
with those of known disunionists, give to these
questions gravity and Importance which jus.
titles us in asking at your hands prompt
reply.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-11-04

CRAFT.-In the Union and american of
the 28th of October, we find an editorial
article on the subject of qualifications of
voters, in which the 18th section Of the
acts of l841, chap. 81, is given, and given
correctly. In our abstract of the law last
week on the same subject, the above sec
ton was inadvertently omitted The Union
and American of Sunday republiShes our
abstract, and cunningly says it is the '''OhOlc
LaaO." Not so fast, neighbor. The "pChoLe
la1U" embraces the 18th section of the act
of lS4l, chap. 81, as published by you on
the 2Sth ult.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-11-04
To Judges of Elections.

To entitle the holder of naturalization
paper to vote, he must have been citi-
zen of the County six months previous to
the day of election, and the naturalization
paper must have attached the seal of the
Court which granted it, the certificate of
the Clerk of the Court that it is a correct
copy, and the certificate of the Judge of
the Court, that the person certifying as
Clerk is the Clerk of said Court. Bear
these things in mind.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-11-04

ROBERT HArToN, the American Elector
or the 9Th Congressional District, spoke
this city Saturday afternoon and again
t night. Great as were the expectations
which had been aroused by the reports of
the manner in which he had borne himself
in the canvass, and Of the frequent tri-
umphs he had achieved over his able and
distinguished competitor, he came up to
them fully. The American party is justly
proud of him as one of its most gallant and
meritorious champions. Good luck to you,
Bob, in all your aspirations!
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-11-04

A. S. CoLYAR, Esq, was in this city,
Saturday, on his return from tour through
a portion of West Tennessee. He brought
encouraging accounts from that section Of
the State, where all the signs indicate
heavy gains for the American party. Our
friends there have been working nobly.
Mr.. CoLYAR having been discovered in
the crowd around the pole, Saturday night,
was prevailed upon to speak. His effort
was an able and effective one,--it kept the
portion of the crowd which was listening to
him in a continual uproar. As a volun-
teer. be has done good service in the cause,
and in behalf Of the American party we
tender him sincere thanks.
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THE ERuPros At rHE SANDWICH IsLAED.-
Late Aaviees iron Hilo state that the eruption o,
The voicAso al Mamma Loa stiIl continued. The
lava was spreading more htsEaIIy. bursting Oai
through the Old erasL and flowing on 70 the righ'
ana lsf- The village vas cot considered 10 BE- en-
dangsssd anIsss the discharge shOald be MATERIAL,
increased. The Sheis area ovsrsprsad By The Law,
l. estimated al about two hundred thousand acres,
which must forever remain barren waste.
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ASHVILLE THEATRE.

TUESDAY EVENING, NOV. $, 1856, will be presented
THE LONELY MAN OF THE OCEAN.
Fancy Dance Miss NJ Darlington.
Favorite Song. Mrs. Vance.
To conclude with THE LOTTERY TICKET.
PRICES OF ADMISSI0N-Dress Circle and ParGuelte
75c Upper Circle SOC; Colored Box soc; Coored Gallery
5c Private Boxes exclusive rgh s1J Single Seats, do
81.
~ Doors open at ~ o'clock, P. M; Curtain rises
precisely ats, P. NJ.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-11-04
TUESDAY, NOV. 4, 1856.
THE WEATHER
Should be no Stop or Hindran

Our forefathers braVed the hail, the rain
and the snow to win our independence, and
tracked with bloody feet the frozen ground
in their glorious struggle for liberty. Let
no true American be deferred from expos
ing himself to whatever change the wealth
er may assume. The privileges we enjoy
are worth as much to preserve as they
were when our ancestors attained them.
Do not let rain dampen your ardor, or
clouds dismay you, but brave all for the
good cause.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-11-04
Take your Time.

The Judges of election viii remember
that there is no occasion for hurrying the
voting to-day. There are eight polls and
you will have ample time to catechize vo
tiers and investigate their claims and should
do it.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-11-04
Poll hooks to be Examined

For the purpose of detecting illegal
voters, we are requested to say that close
examination Of the names on the poll books,
after the election, has heen determined on.
Beware!
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-11-04

THE CoLoR on RosEs.--The HomeJourpsl aiDdes
TO the old tradition that the rose spsng from the
blood Of Adouis--that q vas white and scentless
till Verus tod npen one Of lie thorns, and with
her blood gave i color and scent There is also .
poetical tradition that Cupid gave color 10 -blush
rose" By holding Il 10 Psyche's cheek. The ian
eiful origin Of The rose, given BY ksundeviIle. Is
th., SANDER bad bFoaght fair waidsn Of Beth.
Then 10 the stake, and that AZ hsF prayer Heaven
oasachsd the Gre, and tarned al The ersnds inso
soSe trees. bearing white aud red rOsos, The hrs.
''that ever any MAJ saw"
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-11-04
The Very Latest Intelligence

From all points is of the most cheering
character. Our people have everything
to-day to incite them to more than usual
exertions.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-11-04

The Theatre as4iardAg night lAst, SMALL POCK-
1T BOOK eootAainE b~tsen 90 and taoo Of essk Que
bus and noes. Any person Gndng ne and leaving
il AZ Acton Young the YsrAahah shis oes shah Be
vel paid Cor IneiF freubie.
Oct iath 1855. @. THOMPSON.