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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-10-16
BEDFORD HOUSE,

LIBERTY, BEDFoPp COUNTY. Yfh6JHLh.
VNHE undersigned has leased for term OF years, this
IL new and elegantly arranged house II occupic. the
rys" Tho proprietor stters himself that with this newly
erected building and spacious premises in the centre OF
abundant county he entertain his guests in svie
which shall not iall below the sumptuous enaso Eca
he is pleased learn the rsiters Of Yner Spring 70.
several seasons past, have denomnaed hs table when
catering at that fevorat watering place Every depart
attention, and spared make those .oourn
ing here entirely comfortable. Liberty s beautiful aud
hourshing village @ miles West of Lynchburg, mne
diately ON the Virginia and Tennessee raroad Fine
schools elegant churches nud intelligent community
are Its attractions.
Visitors from the low.lands of Virgins and North Caro-
lima realize here much Of the pleasure recreation and
comforts of mountain soourn, whilst they delight
the eye and admire in the display Of her rea: and
magnificent beauty-the Peaks C! Otter standiCs In
sublime grandeur with re mountain scentry and lovely
landscape Of tae Piedmont range.
sept 94-clm CHAS PHELPS Proprietor.
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JAMES RIVER ESTATE FOR SALE.


NHE subscriber offers at private sale, kSt beautiful
Il Farm Ia Goochland ccr1tj, called oRAPAkES, ly-
Ing or Jaeo Ryes Licking Hole Greek, and the James
River aud Kanawhs Canal four miles above the Court
House. and rhirty.fo miles from Richmond The sua'
ton is among the most beautiful the rvor, command
Ing view of the whole arabic surface, dne view of the
surrounding country and canal for miles up and
down the river. The estate 10 in high s.ata Of improve
menh and remarkably healthy one 1t adion, the e..
a.ss Of Thomas j. neale. ". g. Wesser. and X. Skip.
with and contains 93s aofes OF which III 2 are
hrst low grounds eco of second low grounds 272
acres of arabic high land and 329 Of wood land
The Improvements consist of frame dwelling with eight
rooms good kitchen, outhouses, quar.ere oYesacers
house built in the last sys ssaf,, via hfics chimney
shed runaRg the whole length sixteen foct wide new
threshing machine, acw Ice house, aud all necessary
stables, &c.
ANY person wishing to purchase desirable residence
would do well TO visit this before purchsl elsewhere az
will sell on reasonable ;e-las
Every preparation u making TO seed 200 acres In
wheat this fall 100 of 1t IN faow and the corn.hcld has
been sowed in peas.
To desirable purchaser would sell every thing a. 1t
stands and most of the negroes.
My manager Mr. Sanders will show the e5tate to any
one wishing to purchase.
My address is slble;s'. P. o., Powhe.an county:
Oct l5-cf MILES C.. SELDEN
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-10-16
MEADOW EARN FOR SALE.

M6ApOW Daltu fotf sat-
OFFER =, Private Sale my Farm, lying IN toe county
Il Of Prince William adjoining tle land OF Judge Tyler
and Immediately on the Turnpike Road leading from
Alexandria to Warrenton and two aud half mile, from
Gainesville depot the Manassas Gap Railroad thirty.
ave miles distant from Alexandria which place can be
reached in two hours on the cars,
This Estate contains Nine Hundred and Fortyone and
Half Acres-about four hundred of which are in Wood
and Timber The balance In cleared and divided into
nine Fields all Of them we'll waered by lasting SPRING.
Broad Run-a large and never falling mountain stream
passes through the estate from West to East bordering
on which is beautiful Meadow OF one hundred acres,
now well taken in Timothy and blue grass and only
valuable a. Meadow but highly useful for grazing pur.
poses The uplsnds are rolling aud susceptible of any
degree Of improvement.
The Improvements are largo and commedious Dwell
ing with spacious four above and three be-
low stairs and the necessary out houses Surround.
ing the yard large and aour'hng Orchard Of Apples
rietes, and many of them In full bearing Country Stores
are numerous and convenient. The ncighborhood 10
surpassed by any in the State for haah and affords the
best society.
will do we'll 10 call and examine this estate.
For further information, address Judge T. Collins Lee
Baltimore Nd, or the Subscriber.
Da. JAS. w. F. MACRAE.
auckland Pr. William CO., Va, April l4-ctf
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NICHOLAS LANDS FOR SALE.

TUlHE subscriber being compelled TO move on account
which he resides on Glade Creek four miles east of Ech
olas c. H. containing 345 acres by actual survey Of fine
level land 1875 improved and in as and there can be
Log Dwelling House, Kitchen, Negro House, &C. 1t is
within two miles Of Merchant Mill Terms sooo, one
half cash, balance In one and two years.
Also tract Of $50 acres of very rich land adjoining
Summersvle containing abundance Of coal, fine timber,
About 100 ecres be cultivated balance hne grazing
land. some 20 acres Terms 81 0cssh The wood and
fine sheep range.
Also tract of 200 acres. in the Rich Woods said
to be the BEST GRASS AND in the Sate lying we'll un:
surpassed for fertility joins the lands lately purchased
BY Morris, Yateman Hunter and others.
Terms-s3per acre, onehalf casb; balance on any ime
asked BY paying Interest or Negroes would be taken In
exchange for any of the above lands
Applyto HENRY M. PRICE, Nicholas C. H, Va
Or in his absence to R DusLor. Esq. Attorney At
Aug l3-cw2m Law
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FUNERAL OF G. w. P. GUSTS.

WASHINGTON, Oct l3.-The funeral of Mr.. Custis
was attended by the Secretary Of War; several officers
of the Army and Navy, the military and staff officers
Of the District, soldiers of the War of 1872, &c. Not
less than eight hundred to thousand persons were
present The body was deposited in the family bury
ing ground on the Arlington estate. The corps OF
Washington Light Infantry attended, with their band
No salute was fred, by request Of the family.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-10-16
THE APPROACHING SENATORIAL ELECTION.
4 L. II L.,


To the Editors Of tie Enquirer:
Your course, in regard to the approaching Senate
rial election, meets, as far ss have been ahl- 10
learn, the hearty approval of the Democracy here
abouts. The uncertainty in regard TO Mr.. Hunr-rs
feelings towards Mr.. Buchanan's administration,
ought, and doubtless will be serious obstacle 10 ms
reelection unless he should prior 10 or pending the
election do something to dispel it. No public tune.
onary, however elevated his position should b. nl.
lowed to fall back upon his dignity and maintain
non -commtta attitude on so important a matter
that Of hostility to or support of an Administration III
the Of which all the hopes of the Democracy
are centred; and if this be Mr. Hunters game tor the
succession, he will find it in the end TO b- losing
one The experiment Of quasi hostility to Democrat
ic Administrations, has been tried before by p"lrI
clans in this State who overesmated their impor-
tsnce, and it has invariably ended in discount sre,
and generally in q complete somerset by the party
making the experiment. There is no middle ground
which can be occupied with safety.
Unless Mr.. Hunter comes out
in terms Of unqualified approval OF Mr.. Buchanan
Administration some other candidate onght, without
hesitation, to be put upon the track and Mr.. Hunter
consigned to the shades of private life.
Mr.. Hunter if l mistake not, was at one tim" r
Wing, and his first election was effected by cali
tion between Wings and disaffected Democrat :.
So under all
the circumstances, it would be unwise nay, crmlns'
in the Democracy to re elect Mr. Hunisr, wrhou' IN
explicit declaration from him OF approval "i Mr.
Buchanan's Adninistrston-and even .ben he would
not be the most acceptable candidate .hsi could be
named for the Office Of U. 5. Senator.
PippNOST.
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IMPORTANT TO DRUGGISTS.
WANTED.-By a physician Of five years expert.
ence in an extensive practice situation as cieFk
IN drug Store. His reason Tor desiring SITUATION oi
TINS Kind that he designs making it permanent business
he hafters himself from his extensive acquaintance with
large amount Of trade to any house. The best tes
monias given, both TO character and Guallca:lon-
Address MEDCUS
Feb l7-cwtf Raleigh, North Carolina
TO SOLDIERS or THE WAR OF 1919,
THEIR WIDOWS OR MINOR CHILDREN.
IN T. BLAMlRE, GENERAL CLAIM AGENT, FORTS
lLs MOUTH Va, has in his possession the Muster and
Pay Rolls Of the following COM panos of Virginia Militia,
that served at Norfolk in the of 1912. They are not
to be found among the published rolls OF Virginia Militia
that served in said Those rolls will enable many to
establish their claims for Bounty Land who have hereto
fore been unable to do Having been engaged for
long term prosecuting claims for Bounty Land under
the several acts OF Congress- he offers his services to cs
maints.
Fees moderate and payable only on delivery of the
rant.
The following the companies viz:
Capt John Sewers from Augusta county
Capt VIM Smith from Washington county
Capt Nicholas Poindexter Louisa
Capt James Niche, Louisa
Capt John Dlard Bedford Henry Frederick aud w ythe
Capt VIM Morriss Frederick
Capt Nathaniel Perkins, Goochlana
Captains Geo Davidson, Henry McClUn:, Agt.o.y w
Woodson, John w Bsyliss William Hill, .ieorg" OF, Ar.
thur Emmerson, Hamilton Sh.elis
Satisfactory reference given to character and cnpac
w. .f required
Minor children include those who were such on the Sd
day of March, 1856.
Address above.
Portsmouth Va Oct 6-c1t
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THE APPROACHING SENATORIAL ELECTION
10 The Editors ot the Enquirer:
WYTHEyILLE, Oct l!tb, lS5..

WYTHEviLLE, Oct. Eth, I>1,.
Gentlemen A resident beyond the limit. o Vir-
gina would infer from your incessant lire upon thc
enemies OF MIR. Buchsuan's Administrations thar ih-y
were numerous, powerful and potential for N. pn
ing down OF the Administration aud the total demo
lltlon OF the National Democracy assure YOU what
ever may be the Case in Eastern Virginia the South.
west that went unannOuslyitor his election hnve
seen no cause OF regret but much encourage them IN
the belief OF the wisdom of their choice. Aud iho>"
OF the Southern States who have been most pr"ml
nent in their condemnation Of Wslkers Ka.r-as
speech, are regarded, as you justly style them iac
tlous macontents who anxious for a prrI-N fo
assail Mr.. Buchanau's Administration, and il po,sul
to cripple the National Democracy for sinister pnr.
poses Their efforts are sure to recoil with unm gated
destruction upon their own heads. We venture :"
say, MIR. buchanan is now stronger in the affections
and confidence OF the Democratic party than ANY
other man has been since the days OF the old tried pa
trot and republican, Andrew jackson. Aud rho-, hs
has drawn around him as members of his Cabinet,
are alike distinguished for their talents, their State
Rights principles and sound constitutional view
That the Administration will stand unscathed an at
tack, separate combined OF fire eaters, abolition.
ists led on by forty of the Lords hosts Bnck Re
publicans, there can't be doubt. And why II
that the assaants Of Walker and the Administration
wish to make the impression that the friends u Gov.
Wise wish him to supersede MIR. Hunter in the | y
Senate, am not sufficiently experienced in ponurni
strategy and intrigue to understand. Belonging TO
the great mass of the Democracy, 90 tor m-s-urrs
ouo Hou, ouu he VI part VI tuc oIhlt nave ~
present no desire to transfer him from his present n
sition to any other, believing that no citizen This
Commonwealth can do so much towards developing
those varied and great resources of wealth that S"ud
elevate Virginia to that moral political and conmrr
csl greatness she ought to occupy among her
States. We look upon II. A. Wise the great Fri
bune of the people; the man that has boh np," the
masses that no other Southern man has-Imbu~d with
sound, conservative spirit of Democracy. ui strict
State Rights principles, friend of The Fed--I Con.
stitution and the Union as they aud The only
OF the South that we entertain hopes o c--d.
ing MIR. Buchanan in the Presidency OF the United
States am sure no one in Little Tennessee" wish.
es to supersede Mr.. Hunter by any other ia The
Senate, if he is loyal to the Administration aud tho
Democratic party; and upon this he will have 10
speak out, and remove the clouds OF suspcl"u that
have been thrown around him. ImmsterlaI how ~.
sted his position immsterial how great ornament
he has been to his party aud his country, my lie
upon it, If upon the assembling of the Legislature he
refuses TO speak OUT his Senatorial career terminates
a. aure az fate. WYTHE.
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JAMES RIVER LAND FOR sALE.

JAMES RIVER LAND FOR SALE,
IuyHE subscriber offers for sale his Tract of Land call.
ed SNOWDEN, lying on James River, in the county
Of Goochland, thirty miles above Richmond This tract
contains four hundred and seventy acre of which there
10 sxyfye acres of the best quality of James River low
grounds The high land 10 very 6ne and Is capable of
the hiahest Improvement Thero 10 Dwelling House on
this place. good Barn and the usual Out Houses found
on Farm.
Dr. George W. Harris and John Thompson, Esqs living
near will shew tho property to any one wishing to view
tho premises.
Sept 3-owtf SAML D. LEAkE.
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NOTICE
VNHE Twenty Third Annual NJ Getting of the Stockhold.
IL ers OF the James River and kanawha Company will
be held at the office Of the Company in this city MON.
DAY, the 26th Of October, 1857
APPOINTMENT OF Proxy
Know all men by these PRESENTS That we the subscri-
bers being Stockholders in the james River and Kanaw
ha Company, do hereby constitute and appoint ---
our true and lawful Attorney and Proxy represent each
OF in all the general meetings of the Stockholders OF
said Company held within six months from and after the
date hereof when personally present repre-
t at such general meetings to give such or votes
and to do such other act acts each of could give
or do ~ member OF the said meetngs IF we're per-
sonRlly present.; and do hereby ratfy and confirm
whatever vote or votes acts said Attorney may
give or do for in pursuance OF the authority hereby
conferred upon him.
Witness our hands and seals this - day Of -
one thousand eight hundred ana -.
Teste, Seal
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RY TIE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA,

vacancy has occurred in the House of
W Dserotes o! Virginia By the resignation OF ELAN
"a, BOT, the Delegate elect from the county o, Bar
.. now therefore |, Henry Wise, Governor OF the
~. '.s and directed pursuant to law to require an
sSco 70 be held the several places OF votine In sad
.ns;y on the twelfth day OF Norcrnber So7 tor mem
NJ n me House OF Delegates tor said county 10 supply
,fs rstaacy aforesaid
Gira unde ny hand Governor. and under the Seal
o; the Commonwealth, this 23rd day OF SrPtem'
L : - isST HENRY A. WISE.
q, bs Governor GEORGE w. MrSroRD, Secretary OF the
BY hy,aesn,weslb ,ae Sept 25-ctde
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MISCELLANEOUS.
NEW FALL DRY GOOnS

NEW FALL DRY GOODS.
Inos; MURDOCH. S57. EDw N. pUER.
URDOCH DUER, 247 baltimore SIS Baltimore
~ Have now on hand very attractive stock OF New
a foods to which they particularly invite the attention
ot Cash Purchasers visiting the Earern Markets. they
are determined to sell at very small profits pnneuoi sir
months purchasers and also make liberal discount for
Gosh In all instances
Their stock comprises large and complete assortment
OF all Goods. Staple and Fancy, in their line.
Western and Southern buyers respectfully invited
to call and US.
Aug l7-csw MIJRDOCH A. DI'ER
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FRUIT TREE. AND snRUBBERf.

SOUTHERN GREENWOOD. NURSERY:
HAVING ON hand a choice variety of FRUIT
III Trees OF my own raising. and graihng
sgscie,ly large for ,ransplanting respectfully -
call the attention OF the public TO them:
Ny Nursery is located one.and.ahaf miles NorthEas1
from the Old Market where will take pleasure In snow
Ing them.
All crders addressed to- left at my agents Messr,
Van Lew, Taylor Co., No 10, Main street Richmond
Va. or myself will meet with prompt attention.
fs, 4mesn LEWIS TUDOR.
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IAnEST ERnM MEXICO.

NEW ORLEANS, oct. l2.-Dates from Vera Cruz to
the 7tb instant have been received The Congress
had held primary meeting and elected Manuel
Ruise president. 1t wss rumored that Oep Alvarez
had been assassinated. The insurgents iu tile South
sill held out. Robberies were numerous throughout
the country.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-10-16
TWO FARMS FOR SALE IN sPQTsYLvANIA

TIME FARM on which reside is offered for saealso,
II the ono on which Mr. Frank Tompkins resides, and
owned by us Jointly The first contains $40 acres with
excellent latter $50, with ordinary i'm
provemen,s-both miles South of the CourtHouse
They we'll adapted the cultivation OF grain and TO.
bacco we'll watered and equal in quality any ands In
this region Terms LIBERAL Any information In regard to
these Farms may be obtained addressing the
at Mt Pleasant, Spotsylvania county, Va.
Aug 4-cvrf D. NJ WHARTON.
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THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, FROM THE EAR.

THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, FROM THE EAR.
11Esr PERIOD TO THE PRESENT TlaL.-By Tho.
mas Wright, Esq, NJ. A., F. S. A, &C., &c.
We have received from the Agent Of the London
Printing and Publishing Company Mr.. Jebn Perry,
Wall Street, Richmond, Virginia. parts seven, eight
and nine of this valuable and interesting work. The
embellishments, steel engraviDgs, are, as ssus very
handsome. We cannot too cordially commend this
h;o,ory IN nrhc natron8pe.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-10-16
IAND IN YORK COUNTY FOR SALE.


yUlHE subscriber offers for sale the OF land upon
situsted in York county about three miles north of Will
iiamsburg and adjoining the lands Of DR. R. Waller
Benz Waller John James, Henry NJ Bowden, and James
Shell
The tract contains 500 acres with excellent dwelling
with seven rooms we'll arranged, new framed quarter
with four rooms, ice house and barn nearly new The
yard and garden newly enclosed with the best heart tim
ber also all other necessary houses in good repair
The wheat crop Of the present year is estimated at
from !, 900 to 1900 bushels
If sale not effected privately before the lst day Of
October it will be ON that day G fair If the first
fair day thcrcafter) sold TO the highest bidder on the
premises.
Persons wishing purchase referred Mr.. Hanson
p Kesm, who has charge of tho pre;rissa aad will tako
pleasure n giving all necessary information.
TERMS accommodating, upon the purchase money
being satisfactorily secured For sny further information,
add.ess the subscriber Hanover Court House, Vrg
mia. BICK: L. WINSTON, Executor of
July 2l-ctf JEO. R. WINSTON deceased.
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IEWEI,RY Am CTSS

TIME subscriber would respectfully call the attention Of
Il bis friends and the public TO an examination of his
Military Goods Musical Instruments, Plated Ware Walk
Ing Canes Fishing Tackle. Cutlery, Sporting and Fancy
In State all OF which will be 'od at and below cost
in order 10 make room for large stock of his i'm
por,auon which will be received in September Call
the sisn ot the Rifle. L. LEONARD,
Aug a5-c3m Old street, Petersburg.
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SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH VI
DRY GOODS EOR CASH

DhI OOoDoi roR SASh
having become necessary to close our business as
Il soon a. possible, WILL from this day, offer our
entire stock of goods for sale, at prices WITHOUT REGARD
TO COST, FOR CASH.
Our stock is large varied and we'll selected, and is
worthy the attention OF Merchants, Farmers, Families
and the community generally.
To our customers whose accounts have been standing
over six months only that cannot afford
longer indulgence and We hope they will use every ei
fort to place US in immediate possession of what is due
that may not be subjected tc he unpleasant ueces
sity Of employing legal aid
Sept l9-clm BiNrORD, MAYO g. BLAIR.
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REMEMBER THE FACT

GIBBS AWARDED ulgucSt pIeIHIuHI %
silver medal at the last exhibition OF the Mechanics
Institute for the superiority Of his AMBRoTYPES over
oil sun pictures exhibition but still higher reward
he is receiving from daily increase Of his business,
which proves that his efforts establish first class Gale.
~ has met with the appreciation of generouspuohc
respectfully that In order to meet the de-
mands OF his business he has his Having
now In bis employ superior Artist he 10 preparedto fur;
nnh PHOTOGRAPHS, from small to life size, coored
10 oil water pastee which be warrants for accuracy
country Tne public respectfully invited to call and
sxsmine specimens.
Gallery. corinthan Hall, between 9th and 10th Main
stree, Richmond. p E. GIBBS, Proprietor.
~ g. These Photographs can be enlarged from small
Aassares, Dsguer.eosypes or Anbrotypes, to life size
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4 PKOCLAMATlON.
A. rur GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.

,rpr.sa vsrancy has occurred in the Senate OF
" V.s,nin occasioned by the resignation OF Thomas
Tate Eq senator for the pi5e. composed ,Ssrs
q wyh s~h snd Of 1he ecn%oe s5e
ioIs haxS by wr, OF election issued and directed
arsssn. to law required an election to be held at the
G'os osv q; November for Senator to supply
a !sp Under my hand Governor and under the Less
H. ",,cr- Is57 HENRY WISE.
\! W MvyroRn. Sec OF the Com. 0ct3-ctde
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HEINRICH SCHNEIDER,

H0NOr ESSON Ur HVStO, oHer6 nI5 serVIreH 70 t"o
Il citizens OF Richmond as Teacher of the Piano,
Harp. Guitar and OF Singing. Having taught Music Tor
six years in Edgoworlh Seminary in North Carolina he
confidently refers TO Gov Moorehead Proprietor and to
Richard Sterling Esq Principal of that ln.tituon Re.
sidence at Mrs Ruses Boarding House, Broad Street,
near 9th.
REFERENCES IN RICHMOND:
Rev. Geo. Woodbridge, Rev DR.. NJ. D. Hogc Rev: DR..
T.V Moore, VIM. G. Paine, E.q. Col T. p. August X.
Howlson, Mr.. A. Morris P. H. Taylor, Maj j. Shields,
Dr. +. H. Deane. July l5-dlw&w3m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-10-16

U. S. SENATOR DEAD.-Hon. VIM. Pitt Fss-
senden died in Portland Ms Saturday evening" after
an illness Of thrse days duration.
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SUSPENSION OF RICHMoND BANKS.

The Farmers Bank" and the branch of the
Exchange Bank both located in this city, sus.
pended specie payments yesterday. Suspension by
the Farmers Bank will doubtless cause the adop.
ton of similar course on the part CT its branches
in various sections of the State. The Bank of Vir.
ginia" is the only bank in Richmond that continues
to redeem its notes with specie. 1t is supposed,
however, that like most of the banks North and
South, the Bank Of Virginia" will also, at an early
day, in selfdefenes be compelled to suspend.
For several weeks past the Banks of this city have
seen ct to curtail their discounts at most oppres
sive rate, and had such course been proceeded in
much longer, the entire mercantile community Of
Richmond would have been proslrated and bus
ness generally paralized. Having now suspended,
the Banks can continue their usual discounts, and
thus relieve the trading community Of this city with
out the fear Of having their notes forthwith return
ed to them for specie, and inevitably forcing them to
suspend with empty vaults. They stop now with
full vaults and will be in condition to resume specie
payments whenever that measure may be agreed
upon by the other Banks.