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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-11-29
DOYS CLOTHING.

ITO LEASE.-The vacant grounds, be-
L longing to me. on the North margin CT the
Dock will be leased for thres or five years. The
iot-on part of which Mr.. Whites stables are tenn
porarily located (his lease expires with this year
large, and well suited for lumber coal or wood
yard and so also is the lot on the opposite side OF
18Th street. For terms, apply to Mr. jesse T. Kee
see, at his office East side of 18th street, between
Main and Cary street.
DO 23-dlm BACON TAFT.
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PAMPHLETS ON OUR TABLE.

EHS1rRS AND llAYNES Celebrated Speeches
in the United States Senate, on Mr.. Foote's re-
solutions of January, 1880. Also, Daniel Web
stcr's speech in the Senate ofthc United States
March 7th. lS5u, on the Slavery Compromise
Philadelphia r. B. Peterson K Brothers. SOC
Chestnut street
This i simply q republication of the Web
>tcr and liaync debate, in a very convenient
form for reference Nothing new is introduced,
but the price, - cents; in this form it will bc
worth far more to the reader than any of the
numerous yellow cover" novels that now food
the country For sale by j. Woodhousc & Co
K>Ic4EsgocKER. for November. ISIS. with
neat portrait Of George W. Custis.
MENolG "r Mrs MAcRgADY, with the opin-
ions of the press in the cities where she per.
formed New York. 1858.
AMERICAN LAW REGISTER for October. Edi-
tors, Asa j. Fish, and Henry Wheaton, Phila-
dclphia; ID. B. Garfield & Co.
SorTnERS PLANTER. for November d. +.
Williams, Editor
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BOOKS ON OUR TABLE.

PEASANT LIFE IN tirRsASY. by Miss Anna {.
Johnson. author Of 'Iroquois,' Myrtle Wreath,
&c. &c. New York C!laS Scribner, l24 Grand
street
TmH TucuLnGY OF CHRISTIAN ExrERlETCE,
DESIGNED ~ AS EXPOSITION OF THE ''CoMHoS
FAITH" or rmr CurHcn or Con; by George ID.
Armstrong. d. d., Pastor of the Presbyterian
Church of Norfolk, Va. New York: Charles
Scribncr. III Grand street
These works may be found at the book store
of j. Woodhouse * Co.
PixEY Woops TAVERN; OR, SAN SLICK IN
Texas, by the author of II STRAY Yankee in
Texas" adventures of Captain Priest" &c,
&c. Philadelphia: r. B. Peterson & Brothers
For sale 10y q. NJ West
We regret the engagements Of the Fair week
forbid any extended notice at this time, of
these books We Shall notice them further af:
ter examination.
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For the Enquirer.
THR CRIaIs.


The crisis in fever We believe i, regarded
~ physicians as the point at which the disease
Is about TO take favorable or unfavorable
tlrn; symptoms ilauering to the patients re-
rovery. or those which dissipatr all hopes Of
distracted country. The recent elections in
the free States satisfy that the great struggle
which has been going on for the last forty
years between the North and the South, is
about to arrive ut point which, we think, will
soon decide the question. Shall the South sub
init to degradation and dishonor, and remain
in tho Union, or shall she cut loose from her
unnatural brethren Of the North, and establish
Southern Confcdcracyg This is the great
question, which, We think, the recent elections
in the free States have presented for the con.
sideration Of the South. 1t is useless it is idle
for the South to look for returning sense Of
Justice from her unnatural brethren Of the free
States They are determined to drive the
South out Of the Union by cncroaching. step
by step, upon her constitutional rights; but, if
she will not 60 to degrade her, by placing her
upon IN unequal footing in the great sisterhood
of States.
That the South loves the Union and would
make any sacrifice consistent with duty, justice
and honor to preserve it, we doubt not; hut
whenever the day arrives To announce the fact
10 the country that the Biack Republican flag
is foating in triumph from the ramparts Of
the constitution, We think that day will also
sound the knel of dissolution of this much
favored republic. Then We say to our unnatu-
raj brethren of the North, pause for moment
and count the cost before you cross the Rubi-
con. lest when too late. You repent in sack
cloth and ashes CIvIS
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For We Enquirer
ANOTHER PROPOSITION ON BEHALF OF AGRI-
CULTURAL EDUCATION

It is understood that the petition to the Lee
gi>laturc. Of the Farmers Assembly, asking OF
that honorable body the passage of all act in
>tructng the Board of Visitors of the Cnivcr-
<ity Of Virginia TO accept the donation of twenty
thousand dollars. OF the bonds Of the Cniver-
s;ty. which had been proiiered for the endow-
mcnt of Profes>or>hip of Agriculture, and to
inaug'nate such a professor in that institution,
failed TO obtain the sanction of the Legislature;
and that this particular scheme, therefore. must
hc abandoned as impracticable
1t is now proposed to build up IN Agricul-
turl College for Tirsinia-to be located near
the University, having its own College build
ngs--itS own independent organization and
board of Visitors.
Asa beginning a large house. formerly erected
for II hotel. together with lot Of four acres ap-
pertaining 10 the same. and all within a few
hundred yards of the University. the LOT and
house valued at ten thousand dollars, al least,
and the building readily susceptible. by Slight
alterations and improvements Of being fitted
up as II residence for Professor, with the me-
c,.sSary lecture rooms, and al ample chemical
laboratory in the basement; this property will
be given in Zee simple for the uses of the Col
lcge. and twenty thousand dollars of the Uni
versity six per cent. bonds. will also be given.
as an endowment of ProfeSsorShip of Agri-
culture in the new College; upon condition,
however, that the Farmers af the State. will in
the course of the next two years, or earlier
from this date contribute fifty thousand dol
lars TO the funds of the College; twenty thouS-
and dollars of which shall he invested as the
endowment of second proicSsorShip, and the
remaining thirty thousand dollars to he e%-
pended in building; to the purchase Of a library,
apparatus and other necessary outfit for the
College; and provided further, that an act of
incorporation shall hc obtained at the next scS-
sion of the Legislature for the proposed Col
lego, to be located rs above indicated, with a
sclfperpetua.ory board of trustees a. is the
case of other Colleges The first hoard to be
elected and appointed by the contributors to
the funds of the College The Corporation to
have the right to hold property to the amount
of s50O,OoO in buildings, lands, vested funds,
library, apparatus, &C..
Deeds will be Immediately and duly executed.
both for the house and lot, and the bonds above
mentioned, and deposited with the Hon. VIM.
C. Rives and VIM H. Mcfarland, ESP, as
trustees. binding the parties and their heirs TO
convey the absolute right and title to the above
property. to the trustees Of the College, upon
the flltilmcnt. and at the time of the cnns'lnl-
nation of the conditions above specified
Oct %, 1858.
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THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER,
BY RITCHH puNHAvANT, TYLER q WISE
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LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.

We learn that 4 large publishing house has
il i'll contemplation to iSsue in book form, the
extraordinary vision, or dream, entitled the
STORY er' U;*uaio", which, for several months
past. has been running through the columns of
the ''Southcrn Monitor" Judging from the
chapters We have real We should not DC sur
priscd il this unique production were to achieve
an "Uncle Tom" success, in the number of
copies disseminated. but with this difference ::
the story" so far as We have sccn has no
sectional bias nor partizan procliNiticS, and was
evidently designed to accomplish good and
patriotic purpose. The author is one OF our
iuo,i successful novclstS-onc Of his books
having. We are informed. reached sale Of
nearly 100 900 copies.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-10-29

Mr.. " j. Bennett. Of Alexandria. Va, has
executed three beautiful photographic views of
Mount Vernon. one from the river. or East
side, one from the West, and third view Of
the tomb These beautiful specimens Of am
brotypc and photographic work are presented
b.; M Bennett to the Ladies Mount Vernon
Association. and are for sale at the bookstore
of WoodhuuSc Il Co. The views make hand
some ornaments for parlur or library, and will
he Il means of contribution 10 the noble work
the Association has in view. The trouble and
expense incurred by Mr.. Bennett, is free
gin on his part to aid the Association. Price
Of u set 81 IN, or 81 per single copy. For
sale by j. Wo0dhousc & Co.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-10-29
MEETING OF THE DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL
COMMITTEE

In pursuance Of numerous manifestations
of the wishes of the Democratic party of Fir-
ginia, the Democratic State Executive Com
lnittcc held a meeting, in the city of Richmond
on the 2fth inst, to select the time and place
for holding Convention, to nominate candi-
dates for the Offices of Governor, Lieutenant
Governor and Attorney General. After due
consideration. the Committee unanimously
Resolved That It he recommended to the
Democratic party to hold the Convention in
the city OF Petersburg. on Thursday, the Sc
rond day Of December next, at l2 o'clock.
JOHN RUTHERFORD. Chairman
JAMES DOVE. Secretary.
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FOR SALE.
4 Farm IN DISWIDDIE tPOR DIVISION :

TTtHE subscriber. Will oner Tor sale public ancton on
l. TUESDAY, TwENTY-TIilRD OF NOVEMBER 1855. the
farm which they reside Said farm contains Isl acres
Ep?cs and ohershas 1t all the buildings for
family servant. and crops Is well watered In healthy
neShborhood and is about six miles from wilson's pcpot
the Sou;hside Rail Road 32 miles from petersburgl-
there several churches convenient The subscribers
more In recrcnc. land or
il. location presuming that those wishing purchase will
view the premises and judge for Themselves There will
crop Of wheat seeded with guano which the purchaser
can by paying the market price for the vhea; and
-uano and the customary charge for putting in.
the sale Of the land will be sold at public sale also,
.- crop Of corn oats fodder and other forage THE to-
D.eco crop cxcepied) Also all the stock and utensils
,;ing Of mules, horses, oxen, cows hogs &c. Wagons
rlouyhs, &c. Also house and kitchen furniture.
Tsnus-Por the land, oneha cash. the remainder In two
rqual annual instruments the first without Interest until
dee. the interest from SALE and both deferred
be secured BY deed Of trust on the land
Tie other property on credit OF months with bond and
approves! security. DOUGLAS ROSS,
t1cf y. o.. IlnNiddip
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-10-29
PROPOSED DONATION FOB TIE ERECTION OF
AN AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE IN VIRGINIA.

We call particular attention to the publica-
ton, in our issue of to-day, by which the au-
thor proposes to devote $20,0oo TO the erection
of an Agricultural College, in the vicinity OF
the University OF Virginia. upon condition that
the farmers of the State will render the donation
available for the purpose, by contributing an adj
ditional sum of $50.00n We can vouch, to
the full extent. the high character OF The gen
tleman who volunteers this generous offer, as
well RS his entire ability to make good his pro-
mise, at moments warning What say YOU,
Farmers Of Virginia: Start the subscription,
and we promise you that men Of other occura-
tions among us, will not be backward in aiding
it according to their several abilities.
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10 CORRESPONDENTS

..CIyls," PRocroR's CREEK, TA.--Your COM
munication, on the ''lIon. John Letcher," never
came to hand. Your communication. The
Crisis" will lc found in to-days paper
'B. f. H." THoRorGmrARE, NA.-iour let
ter was duly received. \ copy of the Journal
Of the House Of Delegates will be sent to sou as
soon as the bindingis completed The Journal "i
the Senate will also he procured for you and
forwarded as you may direct. We arc very
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-10-29

BALTIMORE, Ocr. esth.-Flour is quiet;
sales of Howard street and Ohio at e5 25, City
Mills 4 e7.5. Wheat IS steady: re.i llsal20c,
white la2al43e. Corn is quiet; old yellow 50
s3c white 7Jas0c, ne: yellow 55a6oc..
BALTIMORE, Ocr. s1.-Flour dropping;
sales Of Howard street and Ohio at = l2a5 20
Wheat unchanged Corn nsavy; sales Of old
white at Tie. -.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-10-29
HoRRID ATTEMPT AT MASSACRE

Ngw YORK, Oct. PA horrid attempt at
massacre WAS made in West 30th street last
night 4 young man named tiouldring, whose
father is lumber merchant, attacked his ia
ther with an axe. breaking his skull and in
ilicting mortal wound His mother came To
the assistance of her husband and was badly
wounded Two brothers, three and thirteen
wears old, were next attacked. The eldest was
inortally wounded His married sister with a
babe in her arms, was then attacked. but not
seriously injured Two servant girls were hor-
ribly wounded, and the recovery Of both is
doubtful. The perpetrator Of the horrid act Is
only nineteen years old lie WAS clerk in II
store, but was very dissipated After ending
his dreadful work he locked himself in his room
and blew out his brSins
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-10-29

SEAno.Rp AoRcrLrrRAL S,"ILTY.-We nre ruluro-
ted "a state that the Sc.hoari Agricultural S"icty
will hold ;hcir Agricultural Fair at Norfolk city, on
the 9TH, 10TH llth and 18th days Of November next
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-10-29
THE CALIFORNIA OVERLAND MAIL

THE CAI.IFORNTA OVERLAND MAIL
Sr LorIs, Oct. 2Tth-The Overland Nail
from California arrived here to-day; letters to
first October were brought; but no passengers.
\ battle took place at the Four Lakes in Or
cgon on the first of September, between three
hundred troops under Col. Wright, and five
hundred Indians The latter were completely
roustcd; seventeen were killed and many
wounded Tho troops sustained no loss what
ever.
The Oregon Legislature met at Salem on the
18th Of September and adjourned ~ine die, thus
giving up the formation of State organization
until the Territory il regularly admitted into
the Union by Congress Several attempts have
been made to fire tho town Of Portland
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-10-29

NEW YORK, Oct 2stll--vlour is lower;
sales Of State brands at - 2oa4 35, Ohio 70
a 5 SIS, Southern 5a5 81. Whest is firm Corn
is lower; sales Of mixed at esa';6c Stocks
Arc higher: Virginia skies 90s.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-10-29
VIEWS or MOUNT VERNON.

glad to answer your inquiry that ul,r pros
poets are attcrns' in the extreme
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SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY
~ TIE TOWN or DANvILLE, AND IN THE COUNTY


decree OF the Circuit Court of the county
IA Of Pttsylvanla be obtained shall SELL publicly
ION day hereafter to be appoin;cd) Twenty Lots in the
OF Danv.e and Three Tracts Parcels Of Land be-
longing the of Col Leonard Claiborne, decd
The hrs, iies Dan river, in Ptsylyauia, heary
opposite the of Milton known the Dabney Trac;
and contains six hundred and ninety three !. Ia be
eyed tha; there this tract four hundred
woodland probably the beat In the county There 1.
framed Dwelling House, with two rcc'ns used Over
se.r- House and nine Harms.
The grounds very Cue and the cleared upland Of
great fertility.
The second tract II also Dan river. three and half
nes above Danv!e II contains 62J acres about l.j Of
which low grounds and between $50 and 400 In
wood. This be made very valuable a panta
;oa. having all the necessary outbuildins and coider
able be derived from the surplus wood Il
can he b"ated down stream into Danvile.
The Third tract lies Pail Greek and extends the turn
Pike only miles from Danyic and contains nearly 800
acre. principally In wood The viii be divided into
wood lots fronting on the turnpike.
Persons wishing purchase such property that above
described invited to see H. and any communication ad
dressed for particularly will be promptly answered
Ny address Is ScottsburI, Halifax. Va.
DAVID A. CLAIBORNE,
Administrator With the will annexed Of the e-tat. Of
Aug 2>-cts Col L. Claiborne. decd.
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VA. D. n. EuFPIN.
Or. lh-,t,ls For Mr. y Watkln.
COMMISSIONER'S SALE OF VALUABLE
4

GN obedience TO decree Of the superior Cour, Of Han
county. dronourc~-i the 2d day Of October,
lI.s. shall. on MONDAY, THE EIGHTH DAY OF NO.
NEMBEE ncXi. ~ fair Il not .he next fair day. upon the
premises atthe hour Of twelve O'Clock, -e to the highest
bidder the of land Of which Samuel White died .ered
And possessed conveniently situated public road dis.
from the city Of Rcmoud either by the Mechanics
vile Turnpike the Meadow Bridge road about six and
nall miles containing hundred aad nine OF very
level land Of soil good ard well adapted to the roduc
lion Of al kinds Of vegetables for market abou. tkEee
fourths OF which cleared AMI having Il comforts.
Die dwelling house with Ave and the usual Necessary
out-h0rse'
TkRNrSo mach cash Will be necessary pay the i'm
mediate OF sale for the residue OF the amount OF
>s tie purchaser to execute three several equal bons
With good and srciea; personal security hearing Interest
;hr date payable one In six In twelve and in
four months from the day Of sale the title be
,an- until. e whole Of the purchase money he paid and
possession given certainly the Ast day Of January
with the consent Of the present Of the
premises. EZEKIEL T. TALLEr.
lr. LIZ .l..:nr
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I SHALL OFFER FOR SALE, on TUES.

SnALL OrEEA EOA SALrs, w - icy.
i DAY, NOVEMBER NINTH, ls5S, my FARM, called
'E:ano!a, in the lower end Of Ameia county, Sano
IN, Greek, containing upwards Of SO seventeen
ies from Petersburg, Ave miles from Souh Side Rnroad
gable for boats.
The Farm has upon every house necessary for Its
plain Dwelling six or seven tobacco barns sranay
brs shed, aud servants houses About onc-aif Esta
nola open and In cultivation. divided into four feld,
Of the best wheat and tobacco farms Peters
burg. There upwards Of 800 Sne bottom ani
creek fSs; leO acres dched and well drained free
nom There b rrea. deal Of dne tobaccoplan;
land and known fail In raising abundance
fplsnis which Is very material fact in connection with
he making Of tobacco crop 'Es,anoa is well located
and well ~atered In each field. There will he crop Of
wheat (seeded) which the purchaser will hsve with the
Farm.
Al the time ard place will sell all the Corn blade
and top Fodder Shucks Oats and Straw; Plantation Tools
Wagons Carts Eve pain Oxen Mules Cattle; Sheep; Hogs
and two Colts.
Terms ESeral-one two and three years credit for the
plantation, interest added.
nrt9
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AUCTION SALES.
! nEAUTIFIL AID vALUABLEFARM


WILL he offered for sale TO the sh-t bidder at Surry
w cour: house. on MONDAY, the TwENTi-SECOSD
DAY OF NOVEMBER, ls3s, that being Surry court day,
tia: valuable and beautiful Pa In the said county known
- the Chcsuu: Parm. lying James river opposite the
lower end Jamestown and containing by old survey
zoo acre- Of land Ahou; 800 cleared and IN
hgh ot Improvement the balance In original growth,
second growth inc aoins ample supply Of full
md rails There Is also attached 20 the Farm large marsh
furnishing good range for s,oc The soil s light easily
cultivated and produces fine crops O. coru wheat &c
There apple orchard and the usual variety Of other
fruits The buildings amply sufficient for the sccommo
dation OF large family both white aud black and for the
saving Of crops The dS cling has four closet And
wide passage the first noor and three and four
closets above. There il good and convenient landing
the river II il Eve miles below Carriers Wharf who're the
steamboats, stop day; the distance from the
'pur house where there Is good school, within four miles
Of Post Ohce and thee Churches There will h-
e-cp OF wheat in good time and mostly pea.
iallow
There Will he sale between this AMI Chris,nas oi the
crops, stock fnrnurc &c ;a; the purchaser viii have
an opportunity OF purchasing fair terms ~hsevcr ne
want TO settle the place.
The title good, beyond dispute The terms are liberal,
and will be made the day Of sse. by appnca
to either personally by letter TO the .ubscribrr who
lives adjoining and will take pleasure in showing the farm
answering any Inquiries by letter Iii. Pest Office il Ba
cons Castle. Surry county. Va.