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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-03-09
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.


MHsm-WARp-On Friday, March 5, by the Rev. Mr.
Morrow at the residence Of the brides father Mr. W.
MEssRR to Miss PmBK JANE WARD, all of Madison, New
Jersey
MsMo-JoNH.-Ons Sunday, March 7, at Trinity church,
by the Rev. Dr. Ogeby, Mr. FRIIx MERIo, OF Genoa Italy
TO Miss EImR JosEs Of London, England.
Washington, Baltimore and Cleveland papefs please
copy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-03-09
NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 1853

such person desgnated BY the Superintendent, and
shall be published the succeeding Tuesday, in each
week in one or papers in said city.
Any bank banking association refusing or negleeng
furnish such statement for two successive weeks shall
forfeit lis charter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-03-09
CITY COMMERCIAL REPORT.

. U n
AsHrs-The market was quiet and prices unchanged.
BRADsruIrL-flour-The market without change
Of moment In prices, while the sales embraced about
5000 1000 bbls. The higher grades firmly held
and good shipping brands quite steady. The
ket closed with seadlness about the following quota
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-09-10
1.-THE FINCAsiI't, TRAGEDY,
7 TIE TTINN NJ 7 III IItf'TN@P 7.
ICmrcspoadrqr. cf the Richmond Enquirer.

F1SCA-TLE. ScpttIU0tr VI, 1913.
Massrs. T. itura--In my letter al Friday lart in
formed You that called court would meet 0 day. Ia
hear the testimony and examine the charge against
Mr.. III. w. Bowyer. Of shooting MIR. Jas Mcdowell,
Sr At an early hour, this morning, cifizeus Of this
and adjoining counties began In pour into town.
from every direction till about II o'clock, when there
was perfect lam in the neghborh0od "f the court
house, all trying position where they might
and hear what wns Ia be heard aud seen. Every
available spot in Tho courthouse VIA crowded. willis
hundreds failed Ia get within hearing distance. On
cali of the case the Attorney i"r the Common weai m
stated that the prosecution not ready for the
examinations owing to the absence OF important wit
and moved 81 adjournment TO ednesday. the
S.h inst The deieuce WAS r-ady, aud wished 10 pro-
coed With the IL aninaion without farther desy. The
motion 10 adjourn till Wednesday WAS ably argued
pro and con by counsel after which, the Cont Gus
aiued The motion and adjourned.
As may be expected there were various opinions
expressed upon the action Of The Court. Macy pro-
Tossing not 10 see the pr"priety Of adIodrnment
when ali The eye witnesses to the fact shooting
were present which was sl.o aomiIted BY The de-
fence. kumor t-s lie, that GONE OF the Common
weaths witnesses are ehoat somewhere from choice,
and may be hard find, willis, others declare that
they know nothing about the matter and will not a.
tend The public be left to conjecture in regard
to the testimony OF The flying witnesses till it's de-
velopment in court makes II public PROPERLY
Great excitement prevails, hut it il noisy. The
crowd that assembled to day di.persed greatly
disappointed but quietly, with the exception OF the
senseless prstle and boisterous outcriss of those
possessed Of the poisoned and poisoning devil manu.
factured in your city, and brought here to msnuac.
ture inebrates paupers and fools, for the State TO
support, after landlords have taken their ast dime
Mr.. Bowysr evnces cslnness OF mind, and gene.
raj department. strongly nciinlng one 10 believe
that in The contemplation of the swfu deed with
which he Glands charged, be nothing To- regret
but the painful and hopeless necessity The crcum-
stances placed him In to avenge the PROSTATE honor
Of loved but erring child. BoIErouRr
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-09-10
LATER FROM EUROPE.

U,LIrAx September The s'aanirr AN o. ~,
at this port early this morning with Lv-'po". uo,
IN 10 a5,h August. Among her general n-~s We ~
,ce thar prospectus hal been -sn.f ID Ens',nl
the laying OF telegraph line from CHINA 10 "''"'
liz. r,o,.-o.
Lord Ps!mers.on hsd paid q visit TO ire E'"p .,n,
NAPOLEON, I, wa rumor-d that the Ff-nr" "''e,"
IN. nj had demanded an explanation from Ehs'"II
five 20 ia. bombatdn"G' 81 the Iufk'sh cry " 49,
dsh. This repor, ia not authenticated .o,.o,d
II was lik-wi-- reported that Naples poo ~,
tho cond,tion. Of the Western po~er' " "ae e'"
,wen,v millions of francs (aboat Si,Vl'V''l -, w
smoun, Of indemnify 10 be paid By Cnina l" ~
and England for their late expenses III o''"s'"E
Chinese IA order. "a; -. co,,op
LIyERpooI, August 2S.h.-AIl qusn,'e' ., I hnoy
hal slphtly advanced, hut The INA; KEY WV
AMI at the c!ose. BreLd-futf. were hr'n
.,.sdy; Beet heavy and C"n-oi- ~ 'o5 ." India
Date. have been received ri L"hion ;,o,o,,an'.
and China. TIE news from India II to,hnt ,oio,e
Tn. n.w, from China il not go at. a. INA. have
rsc.iv.d hy way OF knsa'a. The ir-a"sr ,csn. the
b..n conclud-d il is said, giv-- 'he
nr; yi,.v. Of An annual Wit 10 P-kin' ,hs,a
A Geographic d--pstcn from VII"
military expedition j. pr. parifg Tor II Gambia
Nor ri,.ts are sid {" have 'nG-n wv ,p.y- been
and no.nt-r of Christians are r-fof'''
b lied. 100. ,.;s,ns 4 IiuGGsriar
,..,,m.u, Il r.d ball cartridges on Gctlh""
K Ting three and woundlns elsn''
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-09-10
To The Editors of The En9nircr:
STKAsBURG, September = 1913.

Gentlemen IL observe 10 your editorial cores.
pondenc- from Warrenton, allu-ion ia made to q sub
j-c, OF such importance both 10 the city OF Rich
mond and this portion of The Valley that hav- felt
aimed To drop You line, TO urge your corr@s
ponden to follow up the subject, AMI never - u rect
until all parties interested made iuly hV" tn liz
wat Importance II rail road was roD-rucfed from
soma point on tire Richmond Road. between the Xiv
ers Rapp8hsnnock and Potomac, LAY Brooks sta'i2n,
to ntersecr the M.nnssa Road at Markham station,
The diaiance would he about lis ar l20 miles. and
from Markham 10 Strasburg, about 10 miles, making
in all, 13n or l96 mil-s and the distance from S;ra-
burg to Baltimore lie lao miles; 81 that the road TO
Richmond would be shorer and the grades easier
than that to Baltimore and the Richmond market the
better produce market Of the two. Some 10 Years
ago the Legislature psssed act to extend the Lou
isa Rail Road to the Southwest Mountain, in h- di
reciion of Harrsonburg and directing the Board of
Public Works to subscrbe behaf OF the State for
portion Of the stock; but whilst We were corgrstn
ating ourselves and rejoicing hht we wer. about 10
of Charlottesville and S,aunton were scheming 10
divert il to that route and actually got the Engineer
10 favor their scheme and the Board OF Public
Works refused to sancrion plain q perversion Of
the intention Of the Legislature; but Judge WA
found supple enough TO issus mnndanus TO compel
the Board 10 subscrbe. That was what maddeDed
Rockingham, and, in her folly induced her TO gst up
this unfortunate Manassa scheme. The destiny OF
Richmond Ia 10 become the great centre Ut trade for
the South, and the sooner she begins to awake To q
sense Of Ter Importance the better for all interests
STRAsRuRG.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-09-10
CABELL COUNTY, Aug. 81 1853
COMMISSIONER OF BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS.

To The Editors Of Tic Enquirer:
The Abingdon Democrat and other public Journals
have placed at their mast head, the name, aud advo-
cate the claim of Thos. II. Daniel, of Prince George
county, Va, IA candidate for Commissioner OF The
Board of Public Works. more suitable selection
could not bu made in the length and breadth OF our
State. Mr.. Daniels zeal in the advocacy ut thatsys
lem of internal Improvement which IL so we'll calcu
lated TO enrich The Old Dominion aud place her in
the foremost rank among the Staes Ut the UniOn I'll.
title, him To III. kindly consideration uf the people
Virginia is indebted to Gov. Floyd fur tbs SUCCESS
of the internal improvement scheme. His cspacons
mind comprised the advantages to bs derived by It's
contamination, and, like Dewitt Clinton, the founder
of the New York and Erie Canal, labored unremit-
tjnRy with all his energies, until success Drowned his
efforts. Mr.. Daniel among the leaders 10 con
tribuliug that success during lis discussion IN Inc
Ieoslaure; he was satisfied that the State required
railroad AS we'll as canal facilities; that the former
would not injure the latter on which had been ex
uended such large sums and the failure OF which
would be 80 fatal the interests OF the stockholders
Gov FLOYD Oh this subject says that "canals can
never rival railroads for passengers and light goods,
and that railroads can never rival canals, IN ths
transportation of heavy productions" He says that
be Twill hazard the opinion that the timber of our
foreats bordering on the ins OF the canal and Access
sible 10 it, by way OF the upper kanawha or New
river, and lila tributaries, will IN few years pro-
dnce TO Virginia larger sum OF money than the
whole amount required lOT tuupich'e w" e1hni'
During the long term Of The Legislative service OF
Mr. Daniel, the writer of this had constant opporfu-
niy of observing the proceedings OF each branch OF
the House, and hs takes pleasure in testiying 10
the TACT that there was not mors interchangeable mem
Der 10 that body He was always placed on the most
important working committees, requiring not only
sound and mature Judgment, but close application
djljgsnce and prOmptitude. In those committees as
we'll M in the Legislative Hall hs abnred with assid
uity and zea; success crowned his efforts on all i'm
poriant questions involving deep interest I" the State
and his constituents. In debate a. we'll ID IN prl-
vate Lille his inanneris courteous and impresa'vs aud
Well calculated TO win the reepect and affection of
even his opponents. II elected the State will have
an officer who will press forward the interests 81 the
people with a due regard TO economy, and ir will
occupy Il position the duties Of which are a. fa'nl
liar 10 him rs .houseboid words VkRlrAs.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-09-10

THREATENED APPEAL OF TIE vENE-
ZUELANS TO TIE UNITED STaTES-TllE
BLOCKADE RAISED "A letter, dated Puerto
Cabello, August l6, Gays:
"Tbe blockade of this port, with that of Lseusyra,
by ,he combined naval fofces of France and Eng
land had 10 be raised after one days embargo. The
authorities were not bu-d by the menaces of France
ard England, snd demanded their nou.intrrference
ipstanter. or appeal Ia The United States would
b. made immediately 10 checi such itrpertinence.-
General Serene remarked. that ii China and India
-uccumbed Ia such inirusious thar il ia r-ss.a why
Ven .ueieus should follow on their track Thus adj
dress I" ;h- English and Fren, adniIsls had de.
founding Effect and the consequence WAS, he .mbar.
go was rxsed al once. The country, under The pro-
visioual government, is going on WE'LL
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-09-10
VIRGINIA FEMALE SEMINARY.

Mersrs. Editors: Permit me through the columns
of your paper, to say word in behalf of new en-
University, Of the Military Institute, and our ssmna
ries of learning We have provided for the education
Of our sons, but would like to Virginia Female
Seminary under the patronage and control of the
STATE Institution similar the University Of Vir-
GINA, for the benefit exclusively OF our daughters
We regard thu education of our Southern ad OF
fully as much Importance the proper training OF our
sons. We all know the value the weight OF female
Influence 10 the formation of character by the serner
sex" We contend that there is the necessity 70
Virginia Female Seminary, that there s for Viz
gnia University. B.
MososGALIA, Sspt. Sd, 1855.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-09-10
P<. IL 3 &C /
THE DYING WIFE.

IThon,h many q s"rr"w stricken heart will lice
afreeh and mary u"anly eys grow dim with teal
over the r.membrances Of a realty which the follow
ing beautiful lines will awaken no une, We are FUR
will blame US for publishing them:
Lay the sem upon my bosom,
Let me feel her sw -et warm breslhi
For a strange chill DER me passes,
And know that II is death.
would gaze upon IN. treasure
Scarcely given ere 20;
Feel her rosy dimp-d Fingers,
Wander Ter my cheek oi snow.
am passing through the waters,
But blessed shore appears;
Kueel beside me, husband deareet,
Let me kiss away thy tears.
Wrestle with thy grief, my husband,
Strive from midnight until day,
1t NAV leave angels blessing
When il vanisheth away.
Lay the gem upon my bosom,
IT'S not long she can be there;
Zee how to my heart she nestlss,
IT'S the pearl love to wear.
If in after years beside thee,
Sits another in my chair,
Though BIER voice be- sweeter music.
Aud her face than mine more fair;
If cherub called thee "Esther!"
Far more beautiful than this,
Love thy frat born Oh. my husbsnc.
Turn not from the m0therless.
Tell her sOmetlmee Of her mother
You can call her by my name!
Shield her from the winds OF sorrow
Ii she errs, oh gently blame.
Lead her sometimes where rm sleeping;
will answer if she cals,
And INV breath will str her riDglets,
When my voice in blessings falls
Her soft, black eyes, will brighten
And wonder whence it came;
In her heart, when years pass Ger her,
She will find her mo;her's name.
1t is raid that every mortal
Walks between two angels here;
One records the all. but bofs il,
If before the midnight drear
Man repenteth-if uncanceled,
Then he seals il for the skiee;
And the right.hand angel weepeth,
Bowling low with yelled eyes.
I will be her right baud angel,
Sealing up the good for Heaven;
Striving that the midnight watches
Find no misdeed uuforgivea.
You will no; forge, me, husband.
When Pm sleeping meath the sod
Oh, love the j-wel gIv.nus
As love tbee-u.xt 20 God.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-09-10
For the Enquirer.
WHO SHALL BE GOVERNOR

Msssrs. Editors The Democracy of this county
se-m 10 be divided IN their choice between Hon
Henry A. Edmundson and Judge Brockenbrough for
,ne Goyernorship fud that many gentlemen OF both
psrties regret that Governor Wise is not eligible IN
RI. reelection All admit that he has made onH OF The
sbsat and most efficient Governors Virginia has
had; and the friends of internal improvements would
BIZ delighted to have an opportunity OF showing
thsr high appreciation of hs emnsDt abilities. and
distinguished services in behalf OF our good old Com
mOnwesltb.
So far ~ can learn, there but few in this c0un
~ diapused 10 90 for John Lecher for Governor. III
il believed that the nomination of MIR. L-icher, by
the Democratic party Of Vrgna at this time. would
be highly inexpedent, and tend in greht degree 10
destroy the confidence of the other Southern States IN
the soundness of the Virginia Democracy upon the
slavery question:; and thereby, lessen the iruence OF
Virginia in the Confederscy
cannot bslieve that the stare hoifers OF Eastern
Virginia will BIZ 70 blinded to their own interests n To
.unnort ANY man for Governor who WAS HI abonni-t
in 1917 notice one ompous iuc. have not yet met
with any man of either party. in this or any OF the hd
Joining counties who il suspected OF being ree soiltr
or unsrund upon the subject Of slavery but what la
yors Mr. Letcher. Can II be That slave holders in
Eastern Virginia aud free soiicrs in the Wrrt. both
favor John Lsicher because Of his hostility 10 slavery
ia 1877 Why is it that newspapers In Eastern VIZ
giua which denounced Sumners in 1851 for beng
an abollionist in 1882. nnw found supporting
I,.tcber who was nbolili,hisr in 1917 l. there
no consistency in the prosav,y press o. tie East l.
Will the Democratic prrss, Eat vt the Blue Ridge
support John Van Buran for President IN lS6O. be
cause he was free soIer in 1913, and ba. like Mr.
Letcher, recanted hs free so'iI,m? 1t will BIZ 81 con
sistent for Virginia to support Van Buren, for Presi
dent in 1860, aa Lecher for Governor in 1857
A DEMOCRAT.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-09-10
GuBERNAroRlAL RECOMMENDATIONS.


To tie Editors of The Enquirer:
Gentlemen: Judging from the long let OF dlstin-
gu.hed gentlemen who have been recommended for
the next Governorship OF Virginia, land from the
strong claims which ,eir respective friends have rep
resented them to have upon the Democracy OF Viz
GINA for that oiice) distinguished men III our
State are the increase. We are nor Cir
posed to question the claim. OF any gentleman
who has been recommended, tor We believe
that any one of tbsm would make good Gov.
ernor. But We are Tree to say that when called
upon 10 make selection from The numerous recon-
msndatinns which have been made, that our decided
preference is Judge Brockenhrough OF Rockbrhga.
AZ u gentlalnsn hs IL highly esteemed for his line 90
cal qualities and for his unbending Integrity. Po'
liticsy he has always been Democrat oi tho State
Rights school H. is quiet and uua.sunlng, yet firm
and uncomprOmisug III what he believes involves
The interest and honor of his party ana State As
iur.t be is second 10 man IN Virginia or perhap-
IN the Union He has never been the apnloglst oil
slavery but hae always been is fearless and SUCCESS
iul advocate. HIs apo;less character, genuine De
mocracy, and bis judcious vieWs upon our internal
improvement: policy together with his Vast iund u,
knowledge em,nrntiy qualify HIM for the office of
Governor His location in the very heart OF the State
Removes from his enrnes iii he has any, The lat and
Only otirclon That they could make tn Hi nonlha
tlou. We know not what other SECTIONS may do m
convention bur Tho central West, it correctly repre-
sen,ed will 10 with entire uuanmy for Judge Brock
euorougb, OLD LINE DEMOCRAT.
September st, 1858.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-09-10
For re Eaf9.reS.
N,,iISATlcy FOR GOVERNOR.

If the arbitrary rule of alternating between '"'
East end Yves, Of the Mounlaius, IN seiec'ihg III"
candidate for tho office of Chief Magistrate oil ih~
Stat. i. not adopted il IL my wish to present 10 'r
Democratic party Of Virginia, No d cahuiuh.e l''
that office, gentleman who STANDS ioleuios' w ue
front rank of Virginia alate-meh. 1, ID mo u's.n
guirhed privilege of the State ot virginia NJ .''S
time TO havs within her limits in array OF Ineh'
never passed since her Revolutionary era. al d"
n.rod could ahe have pniuish with more prlde 10 her
sons rs the jewel- that shed uslrs on name re-
nownsd. Brightest among these III MI 'le qua'
that elevate and adorn inankinu ana give 10 inu
yidual character lie purest stamp, ie tne ilon oae
A. Seddon, Of Goochland. Born on the sou Of DIS
own cherished State, he early imoued win moss
principles hch, in their development nave ~Ii'lsp
the political history Of Virginia and direced Inc
Federal Government 10 its present poslUon OF etap
deur and reuown. Without frsr ana without To
proach he haR obeyed the calls OF dis'ntertsted
PATRIOTISM and fought mautully for those principle.
when assailed. WELDING battle axe that marked r,
his career with success. he is the "cSnr de non VI
Virginia politicians. To trace the political course o'
Mr.. Seldom. from the time he deprived the name oi
Bolts of the charm which Wing iDfatuat'oh pau
thrown around il, and sent its possessor INTO IN
willing retirement till his voluntary withdrawal from
Congress- would be 10 write one OF Tue DI'Ru'eel
pages In our political history.
With mind OF great original strength and iertlli'
~, and cultivated with unwearying assduity-wi'h
his thorough knowledge oil our poiticai th'
science of government and its adaptation 10 the pecu
liar character of our peope, he !. slnently qualinen
for the Office OF Governor Of Virginia Possessed 81
a high and chivalIous sense OF honor 10 nag newer
gone in pursuit OF any office. but has enjoyed Tue raru
felicity of being made the standard bearer Oh the par
~ at a time when one else could comUanu succees.
SucI, man is All honor any party or any Slate; an
the Democratic party of Virginia, in bestowing The
ofiic. of Governor James A. Seldom, wouid honer
the office in honorinR the man. SOUTH o'pE'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-09-10
CITY AND STATE NEWS.

EXECUTIONS IN SuRRY.-A letter from Cabin Point,
surry county dated Friday, ssys:
To-day the negro Kill the lanented Joln w
Watkins suffered the extreme penats of the law. He
spoke boldly under the scafod evincins signs
pidaiiou alarm. de bid bis coored friends farewell.
ana desired TO be remembered to his friends home.
The two negroes arrested with him YET In jail,
awaiting the subsistence OF pop lar excitement and indg
nation, before they could be safely turned loose.
EccLEsrAsr,c.L-Tne Presbytery of East Hano-
yer will meet ar Amelia Court House, Va. on Thurs
day. before the lei Sabbath Of October at IL O'clock,
M.
The Presbytery Of South Carolina will hold its next
regular sessions at Fairvew Church, in Greenvle
District, commencing Thursday, before the I'd Sab
bath in September, at III O'Clock, A. M.
The sesslone Of churches are required to send up
Ssmi.annual Statistical Reports and Narratives.
The Preebytery Of Lexington will meet at Hebron
Church. on Wednesday. September 18th, at IL, NJ.
The Pr.sbytery Of Winchester will meet in the
Mount Zion Church, at Petersburg, Hardy county,
Va. Thursday, September 10th, at III o'clock. a. NJ.
The NORFOLK RAIL RoAp.-The Petersburg
Inteligencer of 9Th inst. says To-day the Norfolk
and Petersburg trains commences making regular
daily trips. They will arrive in Petersburg at 5.iO
p. NJ, and leave in the morning ar 6-comng up in
four hours and forty minutes and going down in four
thirty, aud making connection with other trains 10
and from this city. All accounts agree that this i.
one of the smoohest straighest scd most substantial
roads in the Whole country. Fare 70 Norfolk IS or
to 20 and come p.
OLD PoiSr.-The public land at Old Point, ceded
TO the Federal Government b. Virginia. is l72 aeres,
p Of it lying within the fort. The fort is gar
rsoned by five companies Of heavy srtillery-ao"ut
$50 men. The following is the daily programme in
the garrison: From 81 a. NJ. to "a A. M. sword 81.
ercse drill; from 81 A. NJ. 10 liz A. M. drill at the
heavy guua; from 81 P. NJ. to P NJ. heavy artillery
drill On Monday mornings there s two-houis drill
with field guns-tweive Elk FOUNDERS. On Saturday
mornings the troops drill rs battalion of infantry,
With the new patent rife u,usket.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-09-10
FROM WASHINGTON CITY.

wAsHisaroS. Sept. S.-Csp.si2 Tsrsill will
the senior marine officer OF the Paraguay expedrio
The government has concluded II contract With t1r
Secretary OF the Colonization Society, according IL
tho terms OF which the Africans captured ON The rave
ship Echo are TO be- supported ana educated for one
year in Liberia, for something less than $50 QUO.
WAsHiNeroS, Sept. IA ST. Louis c.rpatch says
thar Gov. Richardson has resigned the Governorsi&
Of Nebraska. for the purpose OF s;umping the State
Of illinois for Senator Douglas. II Ia reported in
Washington that Gov. X has resigned Oh account Is,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-09-10

YELLOW FEVER AT NEW ORLEANS.
Nav ORLEAss, Sept. 6.-There were eighty uae
leaths here from yellow fever on Saturday.