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49,, ..--- .vn nIcTRICr-JAMEs B. CLAY.

, THE ASHLAND DISTRICT-JAMhoo CHH
III. s;,n;6cant and gratifying fact that the De-
r,oor.,, and Old Line Wings Of the celebrated Ash
land d;str;ct of Kentucky have chosen con OF lien
(,,y 70 hear their banner in the contest for Coz
,,rss. How times and things have changed What
revolution has been wrought in the politics OF this
| country!
Tens of thousands intelligent and patriotic ci'i'
zens Of the United States, who, but few years ago
whenever an occasion offered always arrayed them
selves in opposition to the Democratic party are no"
earnestly, honestly srdently enlisted in its cauSe'
The compliment needs no commentary
The Congressional district, in which James D. clay
is now candidate, was always to his honorea ia'hef
as the old guard to Napoleon In all MS oncul''eS'
his trials and troubles, he invariably iookeo anu ho'
10 vain, for sympathy and succor 10 the Ash'ano u.s.
..;ct We annex Mr.. Clsy's manly letter OF accep-
,.,cs and bespeak for him a triumphant election:
ASHLAND, NEAR LExISGTos, May %, 1857.
contlrm.u:-I have received the letter dated to-
aoS which, as committee of the Convention assem-.
bIsd at Cynthiana on the 22d, you have addressed
o me informing me of the high distinction Conferred
upon me by the Convention in nominating me nnanl-
mously as their candidate Tor Congress III 'n's the
Ashland district. -,
Ar the sans time have received the copy of reso
lutions passed, which accompanied your letter.
have read them, and they meet with my cordial ap
provsl.
accept, gentlemen, the nomination rendered me
under circumstances so gratifying, in the frank spirit
it is offered. Aware Of my own feebleness to up.
hold "a il sbould be- upheld the standard of nation
aI;tv Of civil and religious liberty, Of devotion to the
constitution and the laws Of the country,I could
bsva wished that some one more able and worthy
might have been selected. Relying upon the justice
OF my course, and the pledge You have communities
voice. one will, ard one heart" promise you that
nothing on my par, shall be- wanting to secure sue
cess. And 90 entering the canvass, express to you
INV entire aud thorough conviction that We must and
wileucceed
servant JAMES b. CLAY.
M-ssrs John T. Pratt, John A. Prall and X. w.
Woolley, Committee.
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Correspondence of the Baltimore Sum-
WARRINGTON, June 4, 1857.


Expulsion of all The Gentiles from Utah by Brigham
Young-Reply of Secretary Cass to Lord Ma
Pier The Gorernorship Of Utah, &c.
The lates. intelligence from Utah, received here to-
day, is that Brigham Young has expelled all the Gen.
tiles and that his sway ia efectualy undispu,ed
irthe Territory. He has had time to make all his
arrangements for the reception Of the United States
government Gentes, whs are to 60 out as Governor
Judges, &c, and also the small army Of two thou
sand Geniies, under the command of General Har
ney. 1t not true that Col. Cummings has accepted
the Office of Governor upon some conditions The Of
flee is offered TO him. but his answer has not been re-
ceived.
The letter of the Secretary of State to the British
Minister, in reply to the communication proposing
renewal Of the negotiations in regard to Central
American mattere, was, il is said, completed aet
week, and probably delivered to the Minister on
Monday 1t is understood that General Cas- takes a
full view Of the subject, and declines further nego
tiatons at present. but leaves door open for future
arrangements.
The bids tor the contract for the local mail to San
francisco had not been opened to-day when this Was
written. Much interest is felt not only in regard to
the choice Of the route but in the result of the compe
tition for the contract.
The great Meade case was assigned for to-day be
fore the Court of Claims, but owing to the absence of
the chief judge Gi'chrst, deferred till Septem
Der next The COURT will take recess in July.
P.S.-The government thinks that Col. Cummings
will accept the governorshp of Utah. he is now Su-
perintendent OF Indian Affairs in Utah. loE.
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TUT ttc 11'1HFIe'
EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.

Gentlemen:-A vacancy in the office OF Judge OF
the Eighth Judicial Circuit, has been recently,
made by the death Of the lamented CONWAY,
whom loved and cherished not only for his moral
WORTH but for his great ability as Judge. For the
short stay with in his Judicial capacity, there never
w8s man who made more favorable, nor more
lasting impression Of intellectual and moral worth,
than did he upon the minds of citizens. In him
was con bined every element of greatness and good
ness; disposition mild and gentle, his manners
smooth and unastuming; dignity in common with
his accomplishments; mind bold and energetic; in
a word. he destined, had he lived, to have worn
the diadem Of judicial greatness with honor to him.
self and the office he elected to fill.
Our object here is not eulogze the departed Judge,
but, in justice to his talents, We were urged to
utter the above tribute to his memory.
We propose to call the attention of the voters OF
the Circuit to one, whom we think is eninently quail.
fed both respect the mind and character to make
US Judge. We allude TO Samuel GRESHAM Of Ian
caster county. 1t is true We cannot recommend MIR
Gresham "a one. Who in his youth had the advan-
tages of thorough, polished classical education. We
are therefore bers of that seemingly great means OF
eulogy easily resOrted to by gentlemen in sustaining
their nominations for the different offices OF the coun-
try and more especially that of Judgeshp But we are
prompted to say from knowledge OF the facts, that
the defect, il there be any in that respect, is amply
supplied by a strong and well balanced mind which
has enabled him by his untring industry and perse.
verance to raise himself high in The estimation of his
fellow citizens of great ability, and tn the
his high sense of honor and right; his stern and de-
cisive integrity, and his steadiness of purpose; i'm
partial in his proceedings; having always an eye TO
justice; indeed, he possesses every quality which
would make a man an able and efficient judge. To
be brief, we think he has few, if any equals in the
district, as sound and able jurst. We deem it I'M
necessary to say more in eulogising MIR; Gresham,
as he is known to the greater portion of the district
We urge the claims of Mr.. Gresham to the con-
siderstion Of the Convention, should there be one,
which il honsd for We commend him to the voters
of the Circuit, not from any particular friendship,
but the ability of the man. his general merits-doubt'
less there wac no ordinary exercise of discretion in
the selection of the Hon. Eus;ace Conway to the
Judgship; and in order to sustain the same, let us
unite upon Mr. Gresham.
We would here remark, that the above proceed
ings is wholly unsolicited by MIR. Gresham, and that
in accepting the office he would sacrifice great pc
cuniary interest, which results from al extensive
practios of the law. But should the people find II to
their interest to elect him. We feel confident he would
not refuse TO serve them. MANY VOTERS.
Richmond Wing please copy.
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REpENTANT DEMOCRATS.

During the session Of the Texas Democratic State
convention, Col. J. 5. Ford editor of the Austin
State Times, and Frank E. Williams, Of Cherokee
county, were received back into the Democratic fold
whence they had been decoyed by the dark lanterns
of know. nothingsm. The editor of the Galveston
Civilian, who was present, thus writes:
"Colonel John s. Ford, editor of the State Times,
frat came forward. He said that he had joined the
American party with none but good motives, though
without investigating materially ts principles {; but
that he had long since become convinced that those
principles were autagonstic to the true notions of
free government but he had refrained from any pub
lie declaration from various considerations ne did not
want office, nor would he have office if rendered
him. He believed that the salvation Of the country.
and especially Of the South. depended upon the in.
tegrty and stability of the Democratic party, as the
only national organization in existence.
"Mr. Williams followed in the same strain. The
party is not disposed to be hard upon those who do
truly repent and forsake," &c.
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ZENITH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.

J6nRlus Ub]' llou
Brarton, Gmer, Randolph aud Tucker counties to
ROCKINGHAM.
The following are The official returns in this county:
Attorney Geperal-Tucker, ,57l; Congress-Letch.
err 1854, lmboden, 20. Stevens, Martz and Harper
elected to the House Of Delegates. The vote for Kid
we'll is not given.
SHENANDOAH.-OFFIc
Attorney General Tucker 1856. Board of Public
Works, Kidwell 1891. Congress- Lelcher 1866
State Senate, Gatewood 7S9, Meem 25s. M'Pherson
49, House of Delegates, w NJ Sibert III, John
Gatewood 72l, Jas II Smoot 299. Jno Miller Ti,
Isr Rinker SIG, H 5 6 Albert 200.
WARREN-OFFIcAL.
Attorney General, Tucker 5Sj, Shackelford Q. Z
Scott l. For Board of Public Work, Kdwe $50,
House of Delegates, w Thomas $50, S d Boyd POI,
G B Fishback l, s & Richardson |, j w Whtmors l..
PAGE-OrFICIAL.
Attorney General, Tucker Ss2 Board of Public
Works, Kdwel $50. Congress- Faulkner 955, Ln-
cas- ~ House of Delegates, Splitter s7S Baker IS.
Senste, Gatewood 337, McPherson 53l, Meem G5 -
Gatewoods majority in the District ISL, and in Shen.
andoah 3d. McPhersons majority in Page lS7.
GOOCHLAND.
Congress- Caskie 2S3. Crane 81. House Of Dele
gates John e Rutherford. dem ESQ Jas w Logan,
opposition, 65. Attorney Genera,J Tucker 2S9,
scattering IL.
Congress Jenkins o33. Garlic l66. House of De.
legates Hays, dem, lSl, K G Downer, dem 81, 5
G. Stonaker, opp, l66. Senate: John Brnnnon,
dem, 34S. no opp. Attorney General Tucker 3O6.-
Board of Public Works kidwe 32S.
CHARLES CITY.
Congress: Millson u, Whitfield Sc. House Of De-
lecates: Richardson, dem D. Wilcox opp, l96. Se-
nate: Cosnahan ,dem, Sc, Hubbard, opp, l55. Ator-
ney General Tucker "a, Patton So.
SCOTT.
Congress Hopkins 1873, Martin 743. House OF
Delegates: Hickam, dem. Az, Dillon, opp, 375. Sc.
nate: Richmond, dem, 676, Ely, opp, 5O5. Attorney
General Tucker $50.
UPSHUR.
Congress Jenkins 46l, Garlic 800. House of De-
legates: X L Brown, dem. 366, Roger, dem, ISL.
Senate Brannon, dem, 537; no opp.
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FOR me enquirer
EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.

A vacancy having again occurred in the office of
Judge of the Eighth Circuit, the attention of the
voters Of the Circuit is called to this claims of Col
Richard A. Claybrook of Northumberland. as one
emiuently qualified to fill the vacancy.
Induced by circumstances highly credtable to him.
saf TO withdraw his name from the late canvass, his
numerous friends are unwilling that his claims should
again be postponed; and no will, therefore, be run
and heartily supported by them at the next election
for Judge. II high legal requirements, untiring pro-
fessionai industry, sound and discriminating judy
ment, and great moral worth, qualifications tor
this high office, then, indeed, is our nominee entitled
to the suffrages of the people.
A CITIZEN OF LANCASTER.
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MISS AyONIA JONES.

To the Editors of the Enqntrer.
Gentlemen ON Saturday afternoon, May asth,
this young, lovely and gifted actress. concluded a
brief engagement at the Boston Theatre.
Her presentations have all been marked with ma.
tural and selfpossessed grace, rarely seen in one
whose professional experience. compasses sbort a
space. Her Juliet and Lady Teaze we're particular
ly fine The first true conception, and render
ed with impassoned force and power while her Lady
Teaze truly artistic and finished representa-
ton. Her last appearance, as Blanche in Mrs. A. G..
Ritchie's Armand" WAS most spirited, natural and
effective piece of acting, which won for her most
hearty applause.
Joined to her personal oveliness, grace and genius,
Miss Jones brings into the profession OF her choice,
character unimpeachable for dignity. worth and pur-
~. We predict for this young and interesting de.
Gutante most brilliant and successful career.
Boston, May 80, 1857. A. +. +.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
THE GREAT RAILROAD CELEBR

THE GREAT RAILROAD CELEBRATION.
CHILlcorHE, June 3.-The excursionsts arrived
here last evening about 10 o'clock; having travelled
here by the Parkersburg and Marietta railroad. The
run to Petersburg goa mi!es) was made in hours
and % minutes, including stoppages. They were
conveyed to Marietta in the steamboats, Albemsre
and John Buck, which were lashed together-the
dancing aenS tine "TRIP os sgnsss Nv the
firing Of cannon and the presence Of a large con.
course Of citizens. Gov Chase delivered an eloquent
address, welcoming to Ohio Gen. Cass, the represen.
tatives Of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company,
and the others. Gen. Cas- responded in beautiful
style, saying hat 81 years since he had landed, a
poor boy within few yards Of the spot where he
stood and the recollections of that time, and the
changes which have occurred since, were almost over
towering.
He ventured the prediction, that from the past his
tory of the U. States, persons now living would see
ito population augmented to hundred millions. Ma.
thaue Cox responded to the address on the part OF
MARYLAND; Hon. Fayette MoMuen, on the part Of
Virgins, and Thomas Swami on the part Of the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Company. The guests
started for this city in tive trains over the Marietta
road at 3oclock.
The trip was not very satisfactory, in consequence
Of the incomplete condition of portion of the road,
rendering rapid travelling impossible. The recep-
ton here was very enthusiastic. procession was
formed Of military companies, the guests and the
citizens, aud marched to the Masonic Hall.
The city was illuminated, display OF fireworks
Yves made, and other signs of rejoicing were appa-
rent. The guests were CHARTERED AZ the Valley
House and the private dwellings which were thrown
open for their accommodation. They will start this
morning for Cincinnati at abou; III o'clock.
RECEPTION OF EXCURsIONlsTs AT CINCINNATI.
CIscINSArl, June 3.-The guests arrived here at
o'clock this afternoon and were received by mill,
tsry escort. They were welcomed at the depot by
Mayor Thomas, on behalf Of the citizens, by Judge
Warren on behalf of the City Council and by Mr..
Parsons on behalf Of the Ohio and Mississippi Rail
Road Company.
Mayor Swami of Baltimore, responded.
The guests were then escorted to the Burnett
House. where neat speeches were made by Gen. Cass,
Gov. Willard of Indiana, and others. Accommoda-
tions have been prepared by the committee a. far as
possible.
The exhibition at o'clock this afternoon, of the
capacity of the steam Fire Engines, was eminently
successful. 1t was witnessed by an immense crowd,
among whom we're many distinguished visitors.
The excursion will proceed to st. Louis at o'clock
tomorrow morning.
Tha heather has haep deiightful.
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For the Enquire,
For he EnqN'rer.
GEORGE WILLIAM RICHARDSON, ESQ, OF
HANOVER COUNTY.

A report has been circulated in this county, with
the view Of advancing the claims of one of the many
candidates for the Judseshp, made vacant by the
most unfortunate death of Judge Conway, that Col
Richardson would not consent to be run by his friends
for the office. Now, from my intimate acquaintance
with that gentleman and full knowledge OF his We've
on all general subjects of this kind, feel entirely
justified in fully aud hstly contradctng this report
I know that while Col. Richardson would despise
himself could he believe that he could be brought te
lower the dignity of the Judgeship far to stoor
to eleconser for it, yet know that be is devoted tc
bis profession and regards Judgeship one of it
highest rewards aud most honorable aud desirabl.
position. Entertaining these views, know that he
would not refuse to let his friends have their
in the matter; and know further, that his friends dc
intend most strongly to urge his claims upon the dis
,Iict trust, therefore, that hi. friends viii not allow
themselves to be deceived by this report into pedgne
themselves to the support of any one ese
To the district at large would most earnestly re-
commend Col. Richardson as one in every way fitted
for the office.
thoroughly acquainted with bis profession, Of in
oomteos euergy and with the clearest and most dis
passionate Judgement, he would most ably perform
al the duties of the Judgeship. Z.
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For he Enquirer.
"CoNDESCEND TO MEN OF LOW ESTATE"
CLUSTER SPRINGS, HALIFAX. YA,}
WIN, GORDON McCABE, 5
y Wing please copy.


Messrs. Editors:-Permt me through your CO.
lumns to say few words in reply 10 the passing
tice of anonymous correspondent in the Enquirer
OF the 26;h inst, to card of mine in your issue of
the 10Th inst.
To one or two mistakes, in point of fact feel no
reluctance to pleading guilty; it being Of DO conse
quence, so far IA my remarks were intended to CO.
which of is the correct reporter of the
of the meetings and the ateness OF the hour at which
entered the Convention, must be my apology. But
granting all the benefits which could be derived from
these admissions respectfully submit that my argu
ments in the matter have not been met, but have
been gotten around by a sort of scute fish ma
n0uvre.
Your correspondent submits "that the people
alone" have authority to nominate. Does he mean
the whole peope1 Ii So then never had a pro-
per nomination of candidate for any Office at any
time. Will he deny the right of any portion OF the
people to meet in convention and nominate candi
date who shall suit their tastes, whether those
candidates have declared themselves previously or
not! Surely not. Then Of what does your cores
pendent complaint Ia it that we have mustered up
such stock of courage as 10 storm the mouserap
that had been set in that Convention, and evnce it
in such strange action to choose another rather
than himself his friendl Is "this the unpArdOna
BILE sin beyond the pale of forgiveness" "Hinc lilac
i0chrymae!" All stuff. The truth is, the action of
the Convention, so far as Mr.. Logan and MIR. Ed.
munds were concerned, was only intended as the
usual p!audit of "well done good and faithful ser
vants''-nothing more.
Aud here, Meesrs. Editors, should my remarks
close, but for the very chase and classic alusion of
the swimming apples,'' with which your correspon-
dent closes. To which would reply, by reminding
him that it is perfectly natural for ali light bodies to
swiui which may account for The long stay of
in the county the surface Of the political current;
and that the smaller varieties of fruit such berries.
&c, swim ID we'll as apples. To what particular
species Of berry your correspondent belongs have
been somewhat at a loss to determine; but have
to the conclusion that it is one Of two TO wit: The
"Mubut' or the Mulberry with legs as the Irish.
man called it, or the Dilbsrry. For particular
as well the SOIL climate, &C., to which it is best
adapted, being indigenous, must refer our friend,
your correspondent, TO my old friend, Mr.. Samuel
Pate, of this county, living near Bloomsbury Post
Office remarking, in conclusion that the Dilberry is
| parasitic. II. EAsLEY.
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TRtpr,Te or RESPECT

'N''' - ~
AT meeting OF Inc members OF me sHr arr o'.e'
Ia" courts OF the city oil richmond he'" ~ we ~,
the Court OF Ihancery, ht the sthte .o"'' n0''''
SAID CITY. on Monday, June am. ic3G ,.l
va MOTION ol james Lyons Esq., 'unse ~" y, :, "
called 10 the Chhir anu, on notoh OF ho. ". nv"
Esq, Mr.. cary was requested 10 ACT h secr''StS'
The Chairman, on lsklnS ne sem, nhnouno'u
meenn; the DEAN OF hobEhi hSAhp.
beloved ana csteemed oro'hef' ana ois''hgo'HS'
Der OF our profession n.L
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socihlions with ana friendship Tor the decsase' MS
virtues ara the deep gloom which ms death n"' s''
tnr Gsil,h"hiay nnu more p"ueu.atY "'.s US 80
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KNOW NOTHING RIOTERS GOING HOME.

KNOW NOTHING RIOTERS GOING HOME.
The National Inteigenoer contains the following
paragraph, giving all account of the homeward trip
of the Baltimore murderers:
In evidence Of the degree Of humanity and decency
possessed by the thirty plug Ugles" who so precipi
lately deoamped by the three clock train on Monday
afternoon it may be stated that on their passage in the
cars to Baltimore they expended the contents of their
revolvers originally intended for the persons Of the
citizens of Washington upon the bodies of the cows
and horses that were grazing in the feds along the
road. There must have been several hundred shots
fred When the train arrived at the fork of the road
on the suburbs OF Baltimore the thirty plug Uges"
got out undoubtedly for the purpose of avoiding the
rick of an arrest the depot The other passengers
must have felt themselves especially fortunate and
ageeable in such company. The testimony on which
We make this statement is unimpeachable.
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TR;EIfTE nR PESO CT

At court OF monthly session. held for hins '
county, Mt the Court House. the 9th day OF Ap,t,
Whereas, 1t has been announced TO me G ~.
GEORGE r. TRANT, Esq, member OF thi' L cc
departed this lite since It's las, term; and me -
officers and the members Of the bar. beng as =
testify, in some proper form. their regard Tor ne
of the deceased, and their high appreciation "a
vate worth and public services Therefore, .,a
Resolved. That we have heard with pfo'oun'
Of the death Of our late friend and associate n.
Resolved, That in the death Of said decease"' ~.
has lost one Of It's most efficient and Vaiusp. ~
and the community one of its most highly esteep.
useful citizens, who In the many posts OF CONF,
trust. which he has filed vel! a. IN al the =,
private life, has discharged the dutiee WI md
volved upon him, with marked upr.sn'he'
plary loyalty. ,,.o. d.
Resolved, Thss those proceedings be sprea. .s :,
record of this Court, and copy thereo, o DC
family Of the deceased. and smother 70 tne ~.
psrs, with the request thatthsy publish 'ne
''p' ALFRED SHIELD