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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-10-14
FROM "OLD KENTUCKY"
To The Editors of Me enquirer:

To the Editors Of ths Enquirer:
CovISGToN, KY, SEPT. 26 1856.
attended Democratic meeting here last night
assembled to hear an address from Judge lise. one
Of the two Electors for the State at lnrge. The Judge
was greeted on his arrival with long and continued
applause. He soon after took the stand ana spoke
for two hours. His speech was model. lie al.
dressed himself mainly TO the and Judgment OF
his auditors portraying with pencil of light, and in
language that "even child might UNDERSTAND the
present position of the Democratic party before thr
country earnestly pleading with both wings ana
Know Nuthngs to examine, to see )Or hemSc'rcS the
jeopardy our Union is in Every sane man, every
man not blinded by the merest party prejudice must
Nee he said, that the contest was now only between
Buchanan and Fremont. He appealed TO men Of all
parties to cast aside old feelings, old antiPahes and
unite the only man who could save the Un,on Inc
Judge has been cauvassng the State since the lst Of
August, and has nearly worn himself down. II he
has made such speeches everywhere he has been,
and those who heard him, have ears for the plaInest
teachings of the planes common sense, ne must nave
given an impetus to the cause when VIII tell VII"
yreat force in November.
As soon az hs concluded, Col. John w. stevenson
was loudly called for. He came forward ana SPOKE
for about fifteen minutes delivering ons OF tne mos.
stirring, and, may add for lis length, most eIolue'
speeches have listened TO for long time. II spar
killed. throughout with the genuine hre OF me niht.-
He smoke of the great crisis impending, and Inc para
,nount necessity Of every mans being up and dong
and appealed 10 Kentucky again, as ss qua ID days1
n
LEI h 20 hr.ast and roll back the tide of anarchy,
saursssion and iana,icisin which threatens to engut
u.s. lie spoke with all the ardor and enthusiasm I'm OF
\ youth of twenty-five, and carried his hearers
warmly with him through every sentence. lie ~ rs
o, Lnow also Democratic Elector for the State al
large, having succeeded Mr.. BreckInrldge in that
"tiice. He Starts ON very extensive canvassing
tour st proximo and will be sure to do good sery;ce
Th.re seems to be hardly doubt III the minds Oi
our Deople here but that Kentucky will cast her vote
for the Democratic nominees. The Democracy, all
over the State, are rousing and working with hear
~ good will! which must ensure success. tell them
that we estimate the majority in Virginia at from 80
to $4,000. Is that about right A.
p. S.-You will, perhaps, be little surprised to
have letter from so run mad" Wing as have
been still call myself u Wing, but shall vote for
Buchanan if vote at all. Since have been here,
am more satisfied every day, by what see around
me- that either he Fremont is TO be President Can
a Southern man long hesitate which Of the two 10
choosef
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MONROE SPRINGS ruit -,
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pcthcr with all nppurenances consisting OF Nm III
ample supply of Beds, Bedding, Household anG -
Kitchen Furniture; also, Crockcfy, Cutlery, etc Inc
Springs situated in the Northeastern part ot Monroe
county Ala mile OF the Mobile and Grard railroad,
ana the distance from the Mobile sthgc line ne
tract belonging the Springs contains a2o acres o NO
creek land The growth hickory white oak red pop
lar gum mulberry elm holly Spanish oak with un'
dcryrowth of nkbush buckeye, sumach and other I'M
derrrowth indicating rich suil About l2o acres OF the
above lands Is in high state OF cultivation and VIII pro-
duce 1000 to 1900 pounds Of cotton to the acre The build
nrs are in good condition. with large and commndi0us
Hotel and winter residence for tumily Hlso Ten.Pn
Alley Billiard Room and Table, Bath House. two Bnl
Roos one of which fifty yards distant from the
hotel Also roomy Stables together with Corn Cribs
Negro Houses etc In fact there is nothing wanting to
make this one of the desirable watering places nthe
south as the stands in high repute amy in the
state Testimonials OF the fact can be produced II re-
quired. ,u
will sell the place the following terms Ten dollars
per acre-one fourth cash. the balance in three annual
payments with notes and approved security, or amort
gage OF the place
ANY person wishing engage in business of the kind
would do well to examine these Springs. as the business
could be commenced without outlay, save ior SToce
res there ample supply OF things ior
hotel business Any number OF sheep can be mad al
beef at cents, turkeys at IS cents chickens al IL!
cents eggs at 10 per dozen butter Al ID cents
For further particulars apply to C. Haynes Esq Ga
zer Office CnhAba, Alabama or myself at the springs
June o-Sm ENGLISH, Trustee.
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WHERE'S THE EVIDENCE 7

The Richmond Whig, some weeks ago, in spirit
Of light badinage, suggested the withdrawal OF Ms'
Buchanan from the canvass, aud was laughed al alike
by Wings and Democrats. 1t has continued TO re-
nsa. the suggestion issue after issue, until 1t begins
70 credit as truth the story it originated What else
does this meant
awe learn upon good enough authority that the
SAGA If Wbeatlsnd il now busiy engaged in prepar-
ine his letter of withdrawal, in anticipation OF the
ns sd;o, nf the peopls of his own State on Tuesday
verac' This avs Is considered by all sensible people
the wisest and most patriotic OF his lite.'
WIN the Wbic do US the favor to mention the
..pood enough authority" to which 1t siluoes We
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VALUABLE FARMS FOR SALE.

LAND FOR SALE,

OFFER for sale my Tract oi Land, containing about
100 acres lying in the county OF Pttsylvanin iinmr
Ii,,sly ON the line of the Richmond and Danvile Rail
Road and wit in four miles OF two Deputs The IN
provenents consist of new two story dwelling house
with i've rooms and passage, each room having goo"
6re place The out-buildugs mostly new, and are
sufficient for the purposes OF the plantation The land
in nc state of Improvement hclarger portion o me nj
liable land having hecn cloverrd part seeded 10 orcharu
grass and part to Timoify lis well adapted to corn
wheat oats and tobacco lies section OF tho hnest to-
baccc region in the State well timbcrcd and watered
and has on some 800 OF select fruit set out within
rho .., ,bra wears The situation commands fine view
OF the cars in pusng and capable OF being made one o
the most beautiful the line OF the road between Rich
mond aud Danville.
Persons wishing purchase are invited to inspect the
premise. or correspond with the subscriber directing
Whnloc Post Office Halifax county. Va.
-. m .,r WIN. RISnN
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IAMEs RIVER EsTATE FOR SALE.

OFFER fUr sale privately my platht!Vh cHlIeI NlUun
Il Bernard This plantation hes on the James hivsr III
Adventure da,r and within twcntycsht miles OF Rch'
mond 1t contains seven hundred aud thirty acres
OF whchSeventyhvc arc James River low grounds
of the beet quality, thiry-hve acres ure creek low
grounds mud the remainder is Beaver dam creek red
land. There is the place good dwelIng.house on
buildings and III. fences are in good repair and the land
Is IN high state Of cultivation
will also sell the stock and farming utensils upon the
land The stock consists Of horses mules cattle, inclu
ding mich cows; aud the farming utensils are the mos,
of them new and all Of them good-and there are
enough both of stock and farming utensils for the tho
rough cultivation of the plantation.
The terms OF sale TO the payments will be made
very much to suit the purchaser.
MIR. James NJ Payne, my manager, living on the place,
will show the property any person desiring to examine
Mny I7-ctf NJ NJ PAYNE
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WESTERN VIRGINIA.

The Wheeling Argus thus Indignantly denounce'
the charge of Freesolism which is sometimes urged
against the people Of Western Virginia:
1t is time our people were set right in this regard
They are grossly abused when it is said they are free
soilized. All the Henry Winter Dayises and John
Minor Bottses in the United States cannot persuade
them from the lue Of duty; cannot drive them from
their devotion to the laws and constitution OF thelr
country or make them forget their duty to them.
selves.
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FARM IN CHARLES CITY COUNTY FOR

IUAvlNG removed to Richmond, ] offer for sale. my
I'll Farm lying in the county OF Charles CITY 10 =
il. from the James River and ~ miles the city OF
Richmond aud containing $40 about one hall clear
ed producing well and rapidly improving utder the use
all necessary out.houses nearly Also, IN excellent
Garden and Orchard The Farm could be very conve
ncnt!y divided iutotwo containing oo ana the othe
40 acres Persons wishing purchase Farm in the
mos, productive and rapidly improving portion OF virginia.
would do we'll examine this properly MS am disposed
TO sell ou liueralaud accommodating terms -
The overseer or my brother living adjoining Will show
tho Farm TO any one wishinC 10 purchase
AJdr-s. DR o 4. CRESSHAW,
~, Rirb,
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SAUNDERS AND GARNETT.

The following extract from a letter Of gentleman
on the Eastern Shore to a friend in Norfolk city:
"Garnett and Saunders met at Eastvllle on Mon.
day last and consider Saunders considerably used
up. He is awkward and dull in debate besides Ia
king quite ugly Southern gron"d. Garnett, however,
though differing from me in politics in lneasure-l
always having been Whig-I could but say did
himself and party ample justice. He is pleasant in
speech and manners, apt and pleasing in debate, and
man of ability aud genius beyond his years.
speak always in candor, and am never so BIASED a:
to lie for party prosperity, and always give the devil
ia dua
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UNHE above reward will BE paid Tor the appfcHen''o"
II and delivery to me. in some Jail in tue state 70
\ get him again, OF my slave LlNsEi | rnfeh"sngu n
rSsed in Aibensrle and has vito in ihe county OF
Uasharn He s doubtless lurking about Richmond or
Is so2c 10 AbcmarIc Buckingham or may proosoy
y '-y.z: 20 find ME way 10 free Stutc. "
Ler = i've feet inches six feet tall! straight,
.cg.- and well formed, and about iOyesrs OF age
JAMES H. con,
.-.fl. -. w,xryppocx p o. Chesterfield Co.
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rWryTy.FIyE D0IL,Hs REWARD.

aNAWAY from the subscriber. on Friday IN" sun
IL SoTes3oer, ucsro boy by the name ot PHILLIP.
BOY a5su II years Of age, fvc tect three or tour
1re. F:a rather thick SET, about the color OF agineer
as- G lace and large eyes; has hnbil oil rolling ms
fyes talking laughing. which look very "hito al
Sc1 :!ner is little inclined swags"r md drag lis
saen walking. He Is carpenter By trade WAS porn
r..ci Richmond Virginia. and Will! perhaps' uy W
f9ie Us way to that pacc. ,;. "a
al. xiv. the above reward FOR his apprehension "ta
/ ,c;If,n "' - 'O' f.. COLBERT,
-. - New. Bern. N. &
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"a, T.0IE = FARM On LANES RIVER, SEVEN
~ NNC n III fn,I, mn, u uMnNn EDR GAIE

MILES BELOW RICHMOND FOR SALE.
UyHE subscribers authorized to sell valuable tarm
on James River, seven miles below Richmond. The
old Osborne Turnpike runs throught
II contains 400 acres which $50 acres are cleared and
in high state of improvement II has all been recently
neISs psron at the OF so bushels and the rest 100
bushels per acre The land will produce. we "re In.
formed by the owner from TO IL barrels OF corn per
acre from Is to 25 bushels Of wheat and from 20 to 80
b,kels OF oats according the senson II will grow clio.
yer finely The wood land IL of similar soil to the cleared
and ON portion Of it there fine parcel ot heart pine
imbcr. , -, y o q. -
which have hrc places There nrc double negro 9unr'
tcrs and large stable in good order The barn is
and wcllcon.ruc,ed to which is added Il muclneshcu
and stationary horse.p for thrcshins purposes
most excellent cehouse, and all other necessary Out.
houses There are two excellent Syringe OF wner ncur
the house and we'll in the stuble yard There are some
good fruit trees the esnte besides young orchard re
Gently set out. - ,o
river
There is a temporary wharf on the river which an
swers very we'll for the use OF the place.
TKaas-Onethird cash ;.baance at one ehd TWO yeas'
bearing interest secured BY a trust deed
Applyto GODDIN s. APPERSOH, hucts.
Sept lJ-clm
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SALE OF VALUABLE FARM ON SOUTH:
SIDE RAILROAD, IN THE COUNTY OF PRINCE

EDWA ARU.
III OFFER for sale privately the FARM upon which | at
IL present reside, lying Immediately upon the Apponat.
Court House and II miles from the Sou,lSide Railroad,
and containing s2t suppose there in the tract
least 10 OF river and creek low grounds Of
fine quality with least 20n of original forest The
highlands Of good quality and in fine condition. The
improvements good consisting OF twostory dwell
ing house. with basement rooms built i'll lei5 and all
other necessary out houses of them recently built
detailed description is decmed unnecessary HI those
disposed 10 purchase farm earnestly invicdto to come
aud view TIE fnrm-
TERas-Oue third cash, and the balance in and
two yeras with the interest added the purchaser exc
cutting bonds with approved personal security for the de-
-, sS rIr, Farmvlc. Va.
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JOHN & GEORGE GIBSON,
'IsE BUILDERS AND CARPENTERS,

AV,vf RICHMOND, VA,
win WIN, :, eI'ensively fitted up their establishment
rai,b =, -" a'est improved machinery, arc prepared
Of saor, notice and on reasonable terms, all
snJ Juiso't us! finished Carpenters work. such as
e. widow France, Castings, out and inside I'm.
/. ";ads I and Doors, of all varieties.
E::es. az rails, Porches, Verandahs, Balconies
ier, NICE MouidinSs and Brackets of all sizes
b. .4s' Of all descriptions
!! vii ,a' Thai. boards Ceiling boards &C., &C.
,aS .aHe estimates for work to plans furnished
-, al their factory at tho estimated prices
uiy Sollcited. Jan 95-ctf
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1T WON'T DO.

We learn from the Lafayette (FremonD American
that the Black Republican meeting at the Tppacauoe
battle ground, Oh the lst of October, which was in
tended to rival the immense Democratic gathering
there on the Sd of September, was perfect failure
1t was not more than oneifth or sixth large The
BLACK Republicans in Northern Indiana were greatly
disannninted.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1856-10-14

The Democratic Association Of this city held 4
meeting at Corinthan Hail. on Friday evening last,
according to previous announcement. The meeting,
which was large was first addressed by w. b. New
ton Esq, Of Hanover county, who made clear, To-
gical and eloquent speech. Charles Irving, ESQ., Of
the Lynchburs Republican, having entered the house
while Mr.. Newton speaking. was called to the
stand, aud spoke for about half hour, in his usual
witty and interesting manner. AT the conclusion Hon.
Johu 5. Caske called on. but declined speaking,
promising to address the Association the next FRI
day night, the 18th inst, and thereupon the meeting
adjourned in the very finest spirits. We need hardly
add that those who are in attendance next Friday
night will have rich treat in the promised address
from Judge Caskie
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Sept. lS-clm
PTJ.ISKI LAND FOR SALE.

OFFER for sale privately one tract OF land contain
tanning 900 acres situated in Pulaski county Va, on
the south side of New River 81 miles from Newbcrn. the
county seat of Pulaski and mes from Newbern Depot,
on the Va and Tennessee Raroad Said land Ia well wa
tered, wing upon it FIVE or six unieiing limestone
snrnrs There il about 200 OF cleared lnnd 100
acres of which is No bottom land will take pleasure
in showing the land those who may wish to purchase
~ d. NJ. CLOip,
Newbern, Pulaski CO., Va.
Reference: B. F. WysoR Newborn, Va
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THE CHILDREN OF DAVID y. DAVIS.
kESlLks ..l,u L ..,.,;r..a thx..,...L -

pe!' oi ,his State, for the children of David n ba.
: % va. hlscksmith by trnde and vino, when las,
'F1m, ed in Augusta, Georgia, (snd concerning IA
-e ci; 10 them in Wales) hereby informed thu,
tF Tor and represent the children Of said David n Ds
. aay Information they may desire to Give i'll the
: vii be thankfully received and it may be OF inter.
/ L. Informant.
i, address WIN j. WIICHER, Warrenton. Ga.
o. aui the only that represents the children OF
.Day:s. hope newspapers in Virginia generally
~! THIS Sept ~
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't", - =. - -, ISENL ]
2l-ciw WIN f. MUNFORD, Scry.
NllTll,E

VIE .oIr negro men name DAVID. sometimes called
| CROCk' .. r.CHARLES, LEWIS and LEE.who ran
y N ;ae a October ls5 sre yet at large. See nd
semen, Of that date in zoe Richmond Enquirer TX.
4"' Ani Daily Dispatch which will give description OF
!aeIroe. Wcwil give m additional reward ot FlF'
COLLARS for the delivery OF either OF them to us,
1+se IN Jail wheic can get them, or two hundred
Ai. " taken out Of the State OF Virgua.
iy.il 2f-ctf ZONES & SLATER
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sentiments uttered by Governor Floyd, why they
have not denounced their own orators who have de.
clared the opinions TO which we have alluded7 II
Governor Floyd was patriotic, as We are told he
was, in the use Of such language then those others
are unpatrotc, and should be denounced as enemies
of the country. Why is the Wig silent! Why are
those traitors permitted to escape the lash, which,
upon the theory of our opponents, they richly de-
seryel We pause for an answer
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VALUABLE FARM AND MILLING PROPER
t,..D = A. L

4 WILL sell privately my Farm Chambers Mliis0 coz
,ainins GOO acres Of land, with good Dwelling anu
Store House, and all necessary outhouses' ana 'a
Manufacturing Mill aud Saw Mill situated IN the county
Of Buckingham on Slate River, "a nsvgable streaml
miles the House. and II miles from James
River $50 acres are cesred, and the balance III noou
land we'll ,inbered 1t is fine stand tor merehanaE;
and tho Mills with the store and dwelling. can DC 'oo
separately from ths Farm il pure hsscra desire IT,
Chambers Mills T. O., Buckingham County, Va
June Cleft GEORGE CHAMBERS.
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THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.

by RlTCHlE, PRYOR & DUSSAVANT.
WM. +. RlTCHlE & ROGER A. PRYOR, EDITORS
TUESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER II.
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should like TO know whether this mares nest wns
not found in the Wing Office and no where elsr!-
And, if so, we desire the Wing to remember that
many Of its READERS will understand this to be the
serious statement of fact, instead Of regarding it as
fun-As doubtless it was intended. And then we
have to ask whether the Wing is acting honestly in
thus misleading and deceiving credulous people!
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GREENWOOD, 4 VALUABLE FARM IN HAN, n,
OVER, ON Tile OLD STAGE ROAD TEN MILES

ABOVE RICHMOND, FOR SALE.
>HE subscribers authorized TO sell the iarn on
which Mr.. James F. Huffman now resides, located
as ABOVE containing 36 acres of which about oneha arc
cleared and now in good heart. The buildings on the
place are nearly aud now good repair and are am,
pie loI arge family There n large garden attached
ssood supply OF fruit and well Of fine water.
10 an admirable location for physican none now re.
siding nearer than 8 or Z miles
Terms accommodating. Applyto
Sept 29-elm GODDlE g. APPERSOE.
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MASSACHUSETTS, POLITICS.

SpRIsGrlKLD, Oct. 9.-Ihe Buehanan' Fillmore
and Wing parties coa!rsctd here 'o'day uP@.' r
cnnnty and Congressional nominations. WliIc.n y.
Fowler. a bunker Wing, VAS nominated ios Con-
gress.
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FARM IN GLOUCESTER COUNTY, ON WARE Ar,

FARM IN GLOUCESTER COUNT, OS ManE rH
RIVER, ONE AND HALF MILES BEl.o" lhE
COURT HOUSE, FOR SALE. 49, , n,
VNHE subscribers are authorized by MI 3 W. Try
or to sell the farm located above, called the
Warehouse Tract containing about 400 acres, oil winch
about half is open un and the balance mostly in orri
nn growth ofpine oak chesnut and cedar Tho buildings
containing seven rooms and some out buildings Posses
sion given at epd of the year 1t Is considered very
valuable by reason the fine oyster beds belonging 10 it,
Mr John T. Sewe OF Gloucester Court House, who 10
well ncouain,ed with the Farm will chceriuy give any
information about it that may be desired
TERMs-Onethird cash, balance Mt and 2years bear
iup interest, properly ed As the owner has deter
mined to sc thsse who muy wish 10 purchase, are re-
quested TO make early application.
GODDlN e. APPERSON,
Co., 10 .l,, Richmond Va.
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