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A VALUABLE INSTITUTION.

We have before us q Handsomely printed Csta.
logue of the Holins Institute at Boetourt Springs
in the county of Roanoke. The Board of Trustees is
composed of the most Intelligent and influential gen.
tlemen of that and other portions OF Virginia. The
Board of Instruction and Government consists Of
able Superintendent and nine accomplished Teachers,
fully qualified to secure an eduoaion-st once tho.
rough and ornamentslto the young ladies, students,
Of whom there were, In the last session, 55, from
every section Of the State. In 1855 all the property
of the "Valey Education Society Of Virginia" was
transferred 10 the "Hon's Institute which is a
highly Aourishing seminary.
We would remark that this is not Joint stock compa.
n.y. but an institution purely chartab having for its
object the promotion Of female education upon large
scale. most liberal charter has been obtained and
ample preparations are being made for large school.
The buildings are elegant and oommodious; and this
6ne institution located at valuable mineral spring
and in the beautiful Valley Of Virginia, has already
been largely patronized. The session OF lSS-D will
open on the 9Th June next, aud continue till the last
Wednesday in March, 1859.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-12
CITY AND STATE NEWS.

The FIRST MoS6z7 IN MAY.-It should be borns>
in mind that the Southern Commercial Convention,
at Knoxville last summer, appointed Montgomery,
Aa.' as the place. aud tue first Monday in May next
as the time for the next session of the Southern Com
mercisl Convention. All the Southern States are ex
pected TO be we'll represented
WAsHIsoToS MoYUNESr.-We have fsw comics
ofths beautiful Lithogrsphic Drawing vet for sale
Ii was gotten up for the benefit Of the Ladies' Moup.
Vernon Association, and the proceeds of the sale will
be paid the Maron Of that association to assist in
purchasing Mount Vernon. Call at our countin,
room, coruer of Main and l;h streets.
RITCiiIE Il DUNNAVANT.
ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT OF THE MEDICAL Col.
LxGE OF VIRGINIA took place in the Chemical Hall
last Tuesday night, and despite the ncemency OF the
weather, goodly number of citizens attended tn
witness the presentation Of diplomas, and Ia hear
Prot. Chas Bell Gibsons address to the graduates.
The Dispatch eates that the sight presented by the
graduating class of tweuty.oue young Virginia
gentlemen about TO launch out into the world 10
practice the profession which they have 80 arduously
studied, and the kindly advice given them by one Of
their Professors parting was such al cannot fail 10
make q lasting impression on those 10 whom i, was
addressed The Medical College IN this city with
such Professors Petcolas, Tucker, Conway
Joynes Gibson Wexford and Scott, 10 direct the stu
dies of ts pupils cannot fail to win for itself the sup
port of the Old Dominion, as we'll as of the whole
South and we only wonder that Vrginars instead
of encouraging their institutions, are sending
their to Northern cities to perfect their medical
education, thereby giving aid and comfort TO their
worst enemies. whilst their institutions are poor.
ly encouraged. But enough for the present. We
have already said that twenty one young grau.
ated. and We now append their names and places of
raaidanca:
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HENRY A. WASHINGTON.

The Richmond Examiner" speaking of the un-
timely death of this gifted son of Virginia, says:
HE was one of the Westmoresnd families of the
Washington name, and gentleman distinguished for
mental endowmsnts and for the excellence Of his
character 1t will not be- e1trsvsgant to assert that
during his brief residence in Richmond he was re-.
garded by all who enjoyed his acquaintance as one
possessed o the essential qualities that dignity and
adorn the character of the Virginia gentleman scho.
lar and lawyer After his return from Richmond to
Wsstmoreand, in l84S he vas appointed State Elec.
tor on the Cass ticket and canvassed his district with
acknowledged ability and efficiency. Despisipg eve
rything like csp.'rap and empty defamation, he al
ways addressed himself to the reason and judgment
of his audience, aud he failed to carry convc.
ton to the minds ofthe intelligent and appreciatye.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-12
DEsIRABLE FARM FOR SALE AT
MOIINT LAUREL

OFFER for private sale the Plantation on which re.
II side at Mount Laurel Halifax County
The Tract contains 394 acres, portion Of which con.
sis,s Of really fne branch has thoroughly drained and
thcky se in Clover: the upland 10 well adapted TO the
growth Of Tobacco and Wheat and 10 In rapid state Of
Improvement The whole of the land now In cultivation
IL under good fence with several lines Of crOsstencing
The land s we'll supplied with water, two branches run
ming nearly through the middle Of it, and having two
three excellent springs and pump of pure water In the
ward There il also excellent Orchard Of Apple and
Peach Trees and well selected variety OF Pear, Plum
and Prune Trees all Of which have been in full bearing
for several years. The Improvements consist Of large
and comfortable framed Dwelling House Of two stories,
with eight comfortable rooms; the whole n thorough
pair with the exception of the painting; the other i'm
provements are Office with two rooms and two hre-
places; framed kitchen, icehouse, granary, carriage
house. new stables, Overseers house, and good COM
Portable Negro quarters and three excellent new Tobac.
90 BarnS.
Tho residence 10 within Ave miles of Glover Depot on
the Richmond aud Danvile Railroad and within mile
of two Churchss-an Episcopal aud Methodist.
The situation 10 desirable location for Physician
with small family, or for person who may wish to
open a large Boarding School
AZ am determined SELL solicit the attention Of per
sons wishing 10 purchase and will afford pleasure to
give sny required information 10 such In regard to terms
&c which shall be liberal aud accommodating Posses
sion will be given early next fall.
Address DR. Tho. J. Williams Mount Laurel, Halifax
County, Virginia.
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THE AMERICAN CONSUL AT BOMBAY.

At an entertainment recently given by the natives
of Bombay to the European troops in that capital the
following note was read
1.-THE United States Consul presents his compli-
ments to the committee Of management. and regrets
that circumstances will prevent his being present at
dinner. He begs to offer the following sentiment and
trusts that it will be accepted from American who
/, prond of bis nations origin: The Rose, Shamrock
and Thistle, enblems of race whose welcome and
happy influence an apprecie.ive world has ever ac-
knowIedged, and of power and rule alike irresistible
and paterna Soldiers OF the Augo Saxon line plant
your hardy emblems the graves of every slain son
and daughter of our throughout the length and
breadth of India and teach with arguments Of lead
and steel Lesson to their destroyers which
otherwise be taught"
The Consurs note was received with loud cheers.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-12
FREE NEGROES.

correspondent of the Savannah Georgian, makes
the following suggestion: Should all The Southern
States pass the same law as Louisiana has passed,
viz "A free persons Of color found in the State after
January next are to be sold into slavery" the North
would be 80 flooded with negroes that sbolitionism
would expire in agony. With disgust. Let thepresa
advocate the law in this State, others will follow
and by doing so you add negro paupers to the white
of the North and inaict everlasting curse upon all
iutsrmedders."
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-12
NEW HAMpSHIRE EIECTION

CONCORD, March 9.-The election for Governor,
Legislature, SC, took place in this State to-day.
The Concord returns, and those from Nsshsu. Leba
non, Great Fall and Manchester Indicate the success
OF the republicans in those places by increased mso
rifles. Nine out of the ten representatives elected
from Concord, are republicans. The election passed
off quietly, az far heard FROM except at Manches.
er, where trouble arose in regard to natuaralized
citizens, and the baot.boxes and voting lists were
DESTROYED.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-12

VIRGINIA DARE.-We find in the Boston Post the
following notice Of an exquisite satuette Of Virginia
Dare, executed at Rome by Miss Louisa Lander, a
pupil of the lamented Crawford and learn than a
photograph of it is now exhibition at the Cor.
coran Gallery in Washington City:
The figure which his about three feet high, repre-
sents Virginia Dare, the first offspring of English pa
rents born on the soil Of the United States. The
infant was named from the place of her birth. She
was the granddaughter Of John White the Governor
OF the colony at ths time Of one OF the early diastrous
expeditions of Sir Walter Raleigh
Miss Lander represents her Virginia as though
brought up as Indian princess, displaying 10 her
erect attitude and beautiful form the fearless dignity
and grace that such life would impart. The head
and face are very fine, exhibiting the thoughtfuness
and spirituality ha! would naturally be deryed rye from
is semi -nude-the drapery. which is charmingy con-
ceived and executed, being worn Ilke an Indian
blanket, and the ornaments are wampum beads.-
This design, possessing the charm OF novelty and his
,orica interest shows that we have in our coun
rry rich subjects for sculpture, without resorting to
the old hesthen mythology for them. The statuette
will probably be received within few months,
when, we trust, an opportunity may be afforded to
examine this beautiful aud original work of art.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-12
PENlTENTIARY OF VIRGINIA..

" VANIFACTURED st this lnstiiution and sold there
an h, the Agents Store, No. %, Fearl street, the
oans articles, nj reduced prices, 70 wit:
Boots. Shoes and Brogues
Wtnen, Children and Servants Shoes
I'wseu and Cart Harness of every description
Machine Bands Leather Hose
Wagons, Carts
Nays snd Wheelbarrows
WHiyobes. Safes, DC.
striped aud Plaid Ccttops
h-'seys ani Linseys, for plantation hands
Ready Made Clothing for servants.
Nee oi the above articles hand and for sale, will
MADE or repaired Q other job work done to order ON
IT notec for cash, to puuctual customers only, on
tine
O'des from the country with satisfactory references
2iiy attended to. Address r. H. EIMMO,
.uy eft Agent and Storekeeper Va Penitentisry.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-12
WILLIAMS


UYHE subscriber offers for sale his Tract of Land call
Il ed SNOWDEN, lying on James River, In the county
of Gooehlsnd thirty miles above Richmond This tract
contains four hundred and seventy acres Of which there
10 sxtyve acres of the best quality of James River low
grounds The high land very fine, and capable OF
the highest improvement There is Dwelling House on
on Farm.
Dr. George W. Harris and John Thompson, Esqs. living
near will shew the property to any one wishing to view
the premises.
d.. T..
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-12
THE ARMY AND NAVY OF SPAIN.

4 Washington letter writer, says the Mobile Tri.
bune to show that Spain ia not the "sck man" gene
rally supposed gives certain statistics of the country
The Spanish population is l7,OOO,ODO The army
numbers l60, 900 men, the light regiments armed with
the world. The navy is as follows Two line of bat.
tie ships l7O guns steam frgates, IA guns; steam
brig, pivot guns; steam schooners l6 pivot guns
frigates, 1873 gums corvettes, 81 guns; ~ briggs,
l56 gune; 5 schooners IL guns; side wheel steam.
ere 6s guns % ditto, l6s gums and store ships %
guns; besides and the usual small craft be-
longing to a large feet. The foreign commerce of
Spain amounted, in 1855, to $ll4,l 240. Her com.
merce with the United States for the year 1857,
amounted to over seventy nine millions of dollars,
greater even than that Of France with us.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-12
THE DEFEAT OF THE BRITISH MINISTRY
VIEWS OF TILE PRESS THEREON.


The London Timss in referring to the defeat of The
British ministry in Parliament states that the real
question was whether Lord Pslmerston had or had
not maintained the honor Of the country in his recent
communications with the French Government. and
the House. by 10 majority has, for the present, de-
cded he had not. The consequence of the division
,ssys the Times must be serious. probably more 30
than the majority has thought Git to estimate. We
forbear to anticipate the decision of the Government
on point which happens to affect an imperial in
terest Of uuspeaksble Importance, but it is plain that
unlees motives Of paramount duty should oblige Pal.
merston to retain Office the simplest course would be
for him TO resign, and leave to the Radical and Tory
faction (who, though Numerically opposed to each
other on the bill, have united for the purpose of de-
featng its purposssl the task of deciding by which
Of them the Government of the country shall be car
red on.
The "Daily News" accounts for the majority
against the Government. by stating that the con-
tempt for the pusilanmity that could permit Count
Wslewski's first despatch to remain unanswered is
all the more natural, and has sought and found vent
in the more recent discussion and vote.
The Herald expresses the opinion that the amend
ment proposed by the member for Ashton was CEN
sure upon the ministerial policy, and that the only
course for Pamerston is immediate retirement from
Parliament 1t has virtually censured the ministry,
and for them to attempt to retain authority would
be mockery and degradation.
The "Stsr" congratulates Mr.. Gibson on his de1.
ferrous move defeats the conspiracy bill and de-
siroys the Government.
The Advertiser remarks that though the amend
ment did not take the shape of proposing an absolue
and immediate rejection ofthe bill, it yet comes prac.
ticslly to the same thing.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-12

Nils FLUW hHs Dtth 5ieHuHy
gazing favor with the farmers N~o
,I.ncrs for the last ten years, A-
/, ,nsy now be considered the
popular Plow in use in the whole South It has taken
=; three OF our State Fai and at the last Qsa5
no FIRST over ell the most popular Plows In use
\. sl.o taken every premium given by the Mechanics
:p. q; Virginia upon Pows we'll silver medal,
ae hphes, award offered by this Institute; and has
.sccessuy tcsted in every variety OF soil In this
!, ,od many of the more southern States.
u's:,ured by the undersisned, Mt their factory on
,rs nav be had nearly every article used for tng tho
Al made in our own shops of best material;
,,Ia-cIy GEO. WATT CO.
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II OFFER for sale. privately, the Tract of Land upon
Il which now reside. In Franklin County, three miles
and Immediately ou the turnpike road, leading from
Lyncburs TO Jaeksonsve and In miles of
the Big Lick Depot, upon the Virginia and Tennessee
Railroad with good turnpike from Danvie TO the De-
pot This tract contaius by recent survey fifteen hun.
dred and eighty acres and particularly adapted TO the
growth of Tobacco Corn and Wheat with several hun
dred acres ne tobacco land yet clear ourhs OF the
tract being original growth and portions Of It very heavily
timbered. The improvements consists of Dwelling
House. Kitchen. Smoke House, Ice House. Stables Corn
There is upon this Saw MIL, with sufficient
to carry any kind of machinery this Mill
within two miles of Rocky Mount the county seat This
land be divided into three tracts with equal portions
OF cleared land upon zach. Ter@s accommodating. My
address. Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Va.
Mar0-r9m r. H. UAIRSTON
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-12
JOHNSON 4 PUGH,

,ONMlSSlON MERCHANTS, RICHMOND. VA,
Office, Front Building Shockoe Warehouse,
CONTINUE To give their undivided attention 70 the
Commission Business, for the sale of Tobacco,
al, Flour Corn &C. &c and respectfully solicit the
nage Of their friends and the public generally, pro-.
10. their beet efforts TO make good sales and prompt
-. Feb l9--clm
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-12
FAUQUIER FARM FOR SALE.

= FNCQUIhh FNhNI FVN SALEs
TIME subscriber offers for sale his Farm and Resi-.
dence adjoining the the town of Warrenton, Fau-
ouier County, Va The Farm contains 265 acres. and
lies between the Rappahannock Turnpike and the War
renon Springs Turnpike thus giving facility for grazing
eyery field without any Inconvenience. From its prox.
unity u Warrenton 1t 10 very well adapted grazing
town CATTLE and finds ready market In Warrenton for
all its products.
The House 10 entirely new. having been completed n
September 1856 1t will compare favorably with any
sidence in the State. There Il Servsnts' house. with
six good rooms Both houses are of brick with every
convenience The STABLE sixty by forty feet with base.
mon, same siz,. Has every convenience for Farming,
Grazing or Dairy Address subscriber at Warrenton Va
NAT TYLER.
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March 4-ew4w BESJ'H POLLARD, D. {

ARMSTRONG, GATOR q CO.,
IAPolrHls AND JoBBI1s
Ribbons, Millinery, silk Goods, straw Bounet",
Flats, Flowers and Rachos,
No. 237 BALTIMORE sr, between Charles & hanovor)
BALTIMORE.
nUR STOCK 10 unequalled In Variety, Extent and
u Cheapness.
Terms strictly six montbs-or six per cent OF for par
funds. Feb lb-d2com
LURE GROUND BLACK PEPPER, OF our own
preparation, warranted tree from all inpurilies ana
carefully shed For sale BY
March5 P. JOHNSTON bho.
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The Consuls note was received with loud cheers

BUFFALO RUM.-It appears that the liquor sold
in Buffalo is perfectly "orfu" The Buffslo "Ad.
vertiser gives the following description Of it:
The brandy is poison-the whskey of that va.
riety known az hardware '-strychnne would i'm.
prove it-and the gin il kept in glass bottles, simply
because it would ca, through the slaves Of barrel
in fifteen minutes"
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= srpiersisued, AGENT IN VIRGINIA, for the above
,aosn establishment, can supply the trade Win
pR,STfSG PRESSES, TYPES, CASES, &C.,
!, 80 most liberal terms. Having printed the RIcH'
No nar,sER" for upwards OF ten years with type
,,ss, ins,erias purchased from Messrs. HlaAh q
On ioduced to recommend materials from their es-
,.sr,en, IN preference 10 others.
.ar,meu Book. will be furnished to the trade, and
,-Ic,cs as may be selected will be forwarded with
ya.ch. Nm. D. AL11,
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ASHLAND, HANOVER County, Va,
I,LL practice regularly In the Courts Of tho coun:
" ucs Of Hanover, Caroline, and King William, and
,end to any business any Of the Courts held In the
k Of Richmond. Dec 2J-d3t&cd
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VALUABLE FARMS FOR SALE.


JAMES RIVER ESTATE FOR SALE
OFFER this valuable estate tor sale, Ia the county Of
Buckingham, known by the name Of "Monts Video,"
CORNER rssidence of Judge cabelll 1t contains 223o
acres of which 200 Jslnes River low grounds
of the best quality. Largo crops of corn, wheat and
bacc, are annually made this estate 1t has all the
csssary improvements. Tho negro quarters all
with brick chimnies and plank floors. The tobacco
houses are built of chesnut ogs and covered With ches
nut shingles has orchard containing upwards Of 1000
trees. of the choice frut-apples pears, peaches
cherries, &c. 1t has the finest view on James River,
mountain scenery, river, &c. 1t Ii we'll watercd and
healthy.
This estate 10 tho South side of James Rvcr-hsv
ing covered bridge James River to the James
River and Kanswha Canal about quarter OF mile from
the estate.
A. wish to move my negroes South, bargain may be
had by early application to ne In Richmond.
CHAS. Y. M0RRlSS.
Aso for SALE 1000 Of heavily timbered land In
the sSme county This land 10 in ts virgin growth and
lie. same a4 70 " miles from the James River and Kama
wha Canal ITO miles Richmond and 30 miles from
Lynchburg
hoop poles, &C., Win do well 70 take look att.
March 5-ctd CHAS. Y. MoRRIss.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-12
MEADOW TARM FOR SALE.

OFFER At Private Sale my Farm, lying 10 the county
u of Prince William adjoining the land Of Judge Tyler
and Immediately on the Turnpike Road leading from
Alexandria to Warrenton. and two and half mes from
fve miles distant from Alexandria which place be
reached In two hours on the cars
This Estate contains Nine Hundred and Fortyon and
Half Aeres-about four hundred Of which in Wood
and Timber The balance In cleared and divided into
nine Fields all of shom well vateIed BY lasting Springs
Broad Run-a large and failing mountaiA stream
pssses through the estate from West to East bordering
on which 10 beautiful Meadow Of ono hundred acres,
now well taken in Timothy and blue grass and only
valuable as Meadow but highly useful for grazing
poses Tho uplands rolling and susceptible of any
degree Of improvement.
The improvements are largo and commedious Dwell.
Ing with spacious rooms four above and three be-
low stairs, aud the necessary out houses Surround
ing the yard large and aourshng Orchard of Apples
Pears Peaches Cherries, APreots &c, of the fines,
retes and many Of them in full bearing Country Stores
are numerous and convenient The neighborhood
surpassed by any In the State for hcah and affords the
1 hose wishing to purchase 6ne country residence,
will do well to call and examine this estate.
For further information, address Judge z. Collins Lee,
Baltimore, Nd, or the Subscriber.
Dr. JAS. w. P. MACRAE.
p,cil.nd Pr William CO. Va April l4-etf