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of whom, if were in the House of Rep
would have called 10 order.
and asked the Speaker where we were,
to tell us our latitude: for debate that
should come up ,o morrow j. or,;r;n,taI
to-day. c,u,rnrv tn avcrv,l;r., ,h,, :
rioh,. | simply rose 10 cynress tho wish
tl,a, the vote NAV he ,,L.n
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Mr. Dourlas. K The Senator from
South Carolina INr U.,mmorl1 who
knows ,ha; have for him tho E,yltos,
respect, portravs To us our weak tcobln
and defenceless conl;,ion our ,hnns,nI.
Of miles of coos, our small Nav, orr
limited resources n slow ,ho, ,ve arc
no, ready for a war now. Sir H., Gro,,
Britain heliev. ,ha, r;c,uro orI l,a will lao
ready now for a war with us
Mr.. Hammond. did NO, sneak about
war to dav. The measure r,onos,l hy
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Mr. iiayne. wish to say but one
word, sir, ii YOU please. have heard
this great debate, and the speech OF my
honorable and distinguished friend from
Kentucky. | have thought OF itover and
over again. would not take from il,
nor add to IT, one word. The course of
my honorable friend from New York, if
| mistake not, has been somewhat incon
s'Sten: on this subject, and glad am to
rear nm say, on this floor, that he is for
JudicIous course of conduct. If there
be man IN this Senate that blew the
trumpet OF war louder than any other, il
was that distinguished gentleman. was
astonished at him; but, Senators. I be.
lieve there is no one here that thinks Of
war. Those who have talked the loudes,
believe il is furthercst from MS; and somc
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Mr.. Pugh. The Senator from South
Carolina said the Navy was a sham. If
misunderstood him shall he happy TO
he corrected.
Mr. Hammond. lsald comparatively.
dId not say it is an absolute sham: hut
comparatively it is chiIl's play compared
WIN our commerce and our relations to
I" the world; and will take this occasion
to say what | intended to have said Le
tore, shat am perfectly certain that our
Navy, 1t the Department was properly
managed, could be increased at Icas,
three-ioll with the same expenditure.
am not responsible for that
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-08-06
RED SWEET SPRINGS.



Western terminus, at Oakland, OF the Central Raj
road from which there is ample Stage accommodation
for all passengers wishing 10 vs this place; nso sxtcc
miles East from the Creenbrier White sulphur, me mc
from the Old Sweet Springs, and fortyesht miles Wes
from Ronsacks Salem the virgina and Tennessee
Railroad from which place there cuniarily full cup
ply of Stages tn convey Passengers.
These Waters Chaybeate, differing In their gas
eous AID saline nsredeots varying in their temperature
ri,--.,ncif
one gentlernans Red Sweet Bs;h-, the most exhiaranr
and d-g ghtu Baths in the United States. There ~ alr
anoihcr Bath Spring the Hotel precisely niir
in temperature and effects tho Old sweet. ohe mile
from this giving visitors this place the advantage oi
the waters of both places The Waters are Tonic Ate
ratve and Aperien suited 10 cases OF extreme DEBILITY
Diarrhsa Of the most obstinate character also, Rheu
rnatism Cuaneous Affections, and Chronic Diseases ol
the Stomach, Liver, spleen, &c. (Refer to the Va
rious authors the Mineral Springs OF Virginia for ar
analysis) , ,
There are on the premises Reading Room, furnished
with variety of newspapers from all parts Of the Union
Also Billiard Rooms, Ten Pin Alleys and other
Amusements.
The services of Winters Band Of Music, OF Baltimore,
have been secured.
The Proprietor having the satisfaction 10 know that he
has given satisfaction heretofore 10 his vsters and TO
su.tan the high reputation Red Sweet has
him TO extend his accommodations; hatterng himself
that his future sbors will insure full portion Of the pub.
lie patronage
There is postofce this place. and daily mails each
UNIV c. BIAS.
Rcd Sweet Springs Va July Gets
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REDEoRD couNTY pLUMBAGo.


We intended, earlier than this, to notice parti-
We visited a short tims ago. bat go mauy new
and interesting localities have been crowded on our
notice. that they all cannot have due sbars OF at
tention. This vein, or those veins Of plumbago are
situated In the South Of Bedford county, about twenty
miles from Liberty, and between the waters OF Goose
creek and Staunton river, about three miles from
Batteuux navigation on tho former The locality Of
the veins accideny discovered by MIR. Back
walter Of Liberty. whilst In search, understand,
of silver or any other mineral but plumbsgo, and
there are aso both evidences and traditions Of the
existence Of grey lead here. The belt OF lime
stone which traversss Buckingham county, West OF
the gold belt also crosse, this OF Bedord and
near or in the Limestone, Is found the plumbago or
black lead. email shaft has been sunk the West
ern river, but it ipjudciousy located in stream
Of water and the operatives were finally driven from
their work of experimenting by the inundations OF
the sream There are two Distinct veins showing their
out crops, and running Southwest and NORTHEAST
parallel with the general qualification Of the country
Where opened the vein is in rather disturbed con-
dition, but we understand, the measures we're much
more regular at the bottom of the shaft should
suppose and the seams of black lead which lie between
the slates we're much thicker than they were on the
surfsce being from three to elk inches and several in
number. The ore hss been examined by several pro-
fsssonal gentlemen, practically acquainted with it's
nature and pronounced good.
II is fine, has deep black metallic lustre, and ad
heres with much tenacity. We regret, however that
We could not examine the vein In the lower part Of
the sbst personally, account of the water. Could
we have done So we could describe s character def
ni,ey, and be positive In our statements At pre-
SENT we can only say that is we'll worthy of further
and more practical tests. These two veins are about
quarter Of mile apart, and running parallel with
each other. The locality ia we'll adapted for mining
purpoaes and good site could be obtained for manu-
fsotuins operations.
Mr.. George Baughmsn, OF Richmond' or Evan d
Buckwalter, of Liberty, can give more informatoh
on the subject II this formation OF black lead should
turn ont to be as extensive and rich ss we are led by
appearspces 10 believe will, 1t ia we'll worthy OF
mora attention than it has received, and may yet re-
sult iu greater value to Bedford than We can DOW
rssliss. comparative trie, In the way of e1plors
tions, under Intelligent direction, would prove thr
matter, pro or con, in very short time. We labor
under great disad dvantsges, however, in our minrg
operations, for the want Of professional men. No msu
ignorant Of geological formations, and mining and
minerals generally, dig ntes emily into the dark
oaverns of the earth, TO bring forth the wealth which
lies in our great sore-houses below.
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July 3--ctds
DESIRABLE RESIDENCE AND LAND


accordance with the will ui the late George HHinil
ton, deceased offer for sale the farm which he
resided, called Forest Hill
IL 10 situated in the county of Spotsylvania, Va about
mock river with the Richmond and Potomac Railroad
passing through it.
The neighborhood offers every sociable inducement
while Fredericksburg is accessible by hours ride
over tine road.
The farm consists Of two tracts: Forest Hill, which
dred and fortythree acres, hundred of which In
wood The other short ditance from the first, contains
two hundred wholly in wood and has been used as
of fuel and timber. All the necessary build
iugs for farming purposes eranay corn houses stables
carriage house, negro cabins, &c. are well located and
In good order.
The dwelling house is commodious building Of wood,
containing eight in perfect repair, situated
emineuce that overooks the whole plantation, and com
mands beautiful and extensive view OF the Rappahsu
mock Valley as far as the eye reach prospect 80
varied and attractive is rarely be found All the
sary offices kitchen. meat houses dairy ice house. &c
also in gvod order. The land very productive we'll
adapted the growth Of wheat oats und anc
in good order for cultivation.
Massaponax passes through The farm for consld
cradle distance aording abundant supply of water
for stock during the dryes There is good
chard productive garden. and several unaipg springs
OF the purcst the place lts perfect heathiu
ness beauty OF location and other advantages make .
a most desirable abode
Persons wishing view the premises invited to do
so; they will be shown by The overseer Mr.. Stevens.
Terms of sale accommodating, and made known ap
plrauon 10 me.
The above property, il not sol privately Of which du.
notice will be given will be offered public auction,
the premises TO the highest bidder, Wednesday,, tht
18th August noxt. GEORGE HAMILTON, JR.,
Executor OF George Hamilton, deceased
Addrsss-P. o., Brandy Station, Culpeper Co., Va.
eta
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ROCKS RECEIVED.

"MAs OF THE SEA-" or history Of Maritime ad-
venture, Exploration and Discovery. BY Frank b.
Goodrich. Published by j. b. Lipplncott e Co,
Philadelphia. For sale by James Woodhouse d Co.
The chronicles of the Seas furnished by this book,
beginning at The earliest ages and coming down TO
the pressn. time, will be found interesting and in.
strucive TO the general render This book "a his-
tory Of the Ocean from The food to the Atlantic tee
graph. with parallel sketch of ship building from
tho Ark 10 the Lsviathsni narrative OF commerce
from the days when Soomon's ships traded with
Ophr, to the time when an American squadron forced
the gates Of Japan consecutive chronicle Of the pro
eress Of navigation, from the day when the timid
mariner hugged the coast by day. and prudenty cast
anchor by night to the time when the steamship, ap
parenty endowed with reason, at least guided by
instinct, seems almost TO dispense with the aid Of
man." Such ID the scope of the work. 1t is well il
lustrated.
RUssELL's MAGAZINE for August 1885, Charleston,
8. c., lie on our table. Among it's contents will be
found we'll written paper on the Prospects of
Italy, Italian Liberalism" which will repay reading.
Terms 50 per annum. Single copy Is cents.
SOUTHERN PLANTER for August. Mr.. Ruf6n
having retired, Mr.. j. Williams announces his
"a8lut atorJ IN tnl5 nuIhDer. lnl6 mas always D66n
a very valuable work to the farming and planting
interest of the State. We hope the new propretors
Messrs. August s. Williams, may increase its useful.
ness, and reap just recompence Of reward.
The SoUrHERs LITERARY MESSENGER for August,
oontsns the conclusion of paper THE problem
of Free Society by K. L. C.-Prof. Colston of the
Virginia Military Institute. We are glad to see Prof.
c. contributing to Southern literature the valuable
aid of his experience aud information. Why will not
the Professors of ths State institutions lend their aid
to Mr.. Thompson in establishing The Messenger on
frm loong7 With their assistance the Messenger
might BIZ made the literary journal of the country, and
soon bs able to pay its contributors just compenas
ton for their lsbors. We hope the Professors of the
University, Institute and other Colleges will aid
with their pens the efforts Of the editor. Terms-S3
per year.
The HIoH SCHOOL VOCALIST, containing brief
and easy method Of instruction in the first principles
of music, together with "Solfeggio Exercises" and
tunea in three and four parts for profitable and pleas
ant vocal practice, designed for high schools acade
mics and vocal Glasses. BY j. Cleav elsnd teacher
OF music in the public schools of Baltimore. Pub
Iished by Geo. Wilg, Jr., Baltimore.
"LIBRETTo OF THE FAIRY QUEEs," or the Maid
ems Choice-A Csntata. By P. r. Lovejoy.
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PUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE REAI.

ESIdIh.
DY virtue of a decree OF the Circuit Court tor the
ID county of Culpepcr. pronounced ut the June term
1889 shall on the 10Th mad l7h days OF August
proceed sell auction. the highest bidder the
estate OF the late Ambrose Ill., of the county OF Cul
pepper consisting of HOUSES and LOTS In the OF
Fairfax, and two TRACTS OF LAND few miles distant
therefrom
The Houses and Lola to the sold the 10th of August
at Culpeper C.. II situated Main ST. one squsr.
from the public buildings and atew hundred yards from
the Depot OF the Orange and Alexandria Railroad in full
view OF the latter The Houses consist OF three Dwellings
with all necessary outhouses, one store house. very de-
sraole saud and three shops all in good repair ano
rent from year 10 year without any difficulty
The landed estate will be divided to suit purchasers
and sold the premises the h day of Angus, next
1t embraces the beautiful estate of the ls
residence Of Captain A. Hill decd pleasantly situated
along the head waters Of Beaver Dam Run, two mles
from Cupeper Courthouse, adjoining the lands OF
Messrs John II. Rixsy A g. Sims. Hon John Pcndle'
ton and Others and is bounded side by the Thorn
ton q Gap Turnpike This Tract is supposed to conta
1900 acres 500 of which is arabic land divided into eghl
heds, all under good fencing, mostly OF chestnut rail=
with abundant supply of good running water in each
The mberis mostly Of OAK pine chestnut and hickory
The improvements large two story dwelling, with
fcu- the main floor, five rooms above, and b
large dining in the basement; good kitchen, III
tachcd Uy covered way 10 the dining room; Weaving
HGu.e; Mea, House; Poultry House, Oversecrs House
&C. The yard is well laid on and handsomely inter
spersed with flowers and sh ubbery coed GKlST AM
SAW MILL; large Barn. two Corn Houses of large
.ize; two Stnbrs, Carriage House, and very large
Cnw Shelter with loft enough 10 hold leo coo pounds o
another small tract Of land three miles from the Cour'
aouse known as the "Read Tract adjoining the lands
OF w c. Read and others, will be sold ut the same tim.
and place the Mwood Tract.
LTThe Terms credit OF one, two. three and -four
years Except 10 the Houses and lots-oneourth OF
he purchase money Of which will be required in CASH. the
purchaser giving bond with approved personal security
Tor four equal amounts for the und and three for the
houses and lots bear interest from the day Of sae pay
able annually on the whole The legal title will be re
tanned until the whole of the purchase money 10 paid
For any rther information this subject address the
nu1. Mad Va Mr.
Thomas o. Flint, Mr. Thomas Hill, at Culpepcr court
house. either OF whom will take pleasure In showing the
property, In giving any information concerning It,
WILLIAM A. HILL,
Inn. Commissioner =. &. C.
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PROFESSOR BABNWELL DECLINES THE PREsI-
nn


BY letter iust received, Wa learn that the Rev.
Robert w. Barnwe, Of South Carolina, lately elected
TO the Presidency of William aud Mary College, has
written TO Elk President Tyler. the Rector of the
College, declining the appointment which has been
rendered him. This ia much TO bs regretted. The
privilege of Mr.. Barnweli's intimate acquantanc"
and friendphp, which we have enjoyed for severn!
years. enables us to bear full testimony to the oss o
anticipated usefulness which must result to our vens'
rable Alma Mater The varied scholarship and high
intelligence, the inspiring eoqaence and e1traordina-
ry force of moral character combined with all the
energy and enthusiasm of early manhood, render
Prot Barnwell the above all others for the posi-
lion of chief administrative officer in collegiate in-
stution.
Mr. Bsrnwell declines, with much regret, the posi-
ton offered him. His position at Columbia, South
Carolina, affords him every opportunity which be de-
sres for the elevation Of the standard of scholarship
10 his native State and he feels unwilling to relln'
quish task which he bss lately assumed and still
regards as incomplete.
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ROCKBRIDGE BATHS,

NEAR LEXlEGl ION, RUCKBRIDGE COUNTY, VA.
so long locally known for their wonderful virtues,
- have recently been elegantly fitted up and cmbel'
shed by company OF gen'emeno OF this county who arc
prepared their visitors with every
foN ana convenience
THE PECULIAR VIRTUES OF THESE BATHS,
Consist In their crystalline purity and sottpess and the
great quantity Of light, animatng and invgoratng gas
which they constantly emit giving delicate whlenes.
AID beauty the skin Of the bahers removing general
deptes and refreshing and increasing the physical and
meut. powers To ladies' particularly, these water.
valuable.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRING,
Second only TO the celebrated White Sulphur Of Green
brie:, Ia OF tree To visitors.
The situation 10 pleasant scenery remarkably hne 60
ciety good and board Of the bes at only NINE DOL
LARS per week.
The baths of easy By the James River and
Kanawha Canal, via Lexingon the Virginia and Iennes.
Rail Road via the Peaks of Otter and the Natural
Bridge and by the Virginia Central Rail Road; being only
nine miles from Goshen Depot on that .oad.
July 2--clCts
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-08-06
MARLS AND CHALK IN ROCKBRlDS
COUNTY.

ihera are, We understand. several eItensv. iorma.
'ons 'i limestone nsrls 10 Rockbridge county one os
men, on The South River, near the Buens Visa Fur
nsce We nave visited II exists on the side of hili
which forms the right OF the river and is cut st
The point where best developed. by mouns's>
sream-wbch plougbs deep furrows through il. rrS
appearance it looks like burned and Stacked irre,
mixed with sand and cem-nted in its present nss.f.s
state. II is easily pulverssd and becomes acf,e ae
and is amost entirely free from stone and krsyrl-
This marls used exclusively at the furnace a. tiuz
and is thought BY the proprietor to be much sup-rr
to the common limestone, and has been assign cd p.
reason for the superior iron made at this furnace
short distance 10 the east OF this formation. ihs
limestone TO all appearance ceases, and the iron rs
glon commences, which. though generally bstwe.u
the sandstone and limestone, here exsts an e1teo-
sive chalk formation, which rises 10 many plscaa into
the bills above water level. and sinks deep below
then how deep, no one csn say. The chs'k, gerersI
ly, hasa pale yeowish appearance, though is some
times found perfectly white. The whole OF IT, how
ever, answers the best purpose for marking CLOTH for
carpenters use aud indeed 10 every uss to which or
binary chalk Ia adapted
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-ar TCoyERNOR R0F VIRGINIA.

~ \ PROCLaMali'N.
ioHsa' ~. JsMES TRAMMEL, stiss JAMES SOUTH
- INES SMITH. escaped on Sunday night, the
.a~ ,,5r, the jsil ot the county OF Alexandria,
;''al'' herein on charge OF burglary and rob-
..s sss .rs now going a. large therefore DO hereby
IAN arrest either the said James Trsmmel,
. s.Id Or the said James smith and deliver either
" I'll q. ,s,d county of Alexandria aud DO more,
= - 80. s Ulcers Of this Commonwealth, civil aud
60 rrouesi the people generally to use their
.,.5. to procure the arfes, Of the said escaped
- ,- my hand US Governor. and under the Less
-':a .. ..G' # ihe Commonwealth. at Richmond this
NJ .sy OF July, ls9s 1,rr,v ,,,,Sr
Governor. GEORGE W, NUSFoRD. Secretary OF
, rg.cnwcsl'h. ,,orr,,,po
~ a'.s; !nche. high, dark hair and dark com
= ,-,k i,p: and good teeth. He is abou, 26 or u
: y.. SMITH i. slender, feet inches high. brown
% ,ye,. oral face prominent mouth. shows his
..ea he ralas and is ABOUT q years old.
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I,lv 3l-ctlstSep Otfic,

xrIRGINIA.-lN CHANCERY :-B b. Ayres. sheriff
v of Goochand county. and as such administrator OF
the estates Of Robert Barnett dec hannah r. heh
sdmiaistrator OF George southworth, decd, Elizabeth
Southworth widow of George Southworh. deed, Nelson
istraior Of Nancy Nuckos deceased, aud Cisly Fol
lack, fia'n""''
Against y,
Alexander NJ. Peers, John Watkins and benama Mack
ols peiepua"s
In suit depending between the asove named parties In
the circuit court s oochand county, Tho SAID court on
creed and ordered A. follows And appearing 10 the
court that some partic. this suit have received
nnrtiop OF the purchase money the land sold by the
plsnts TO the defendant Alexander NJ Pse's the court
doth her order aud decree that one o Its Comms
sioner, -" account OF what has been received oy
.nv Off to this ,uit account OF the sale to
IN. defrno. adrr NJ Pears and an account show
ta yh,ch of :. ,-s ~, entitled TO share in the fund
I'D, ,be control . . and their respective shares
Ia the same ' hH.".t- ste, ,,u,rp MI.
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SALE OF LAND IN CHESTERFIELD

WHURSUANT TO the provisions Of decree OF the cir
cult court Of Chesterfield county, made on the 7il
day Of May, 1884, in the OF Goods Cheatham md
ais Plaintiffs,
Against
Joseph Chesth, ms administrator and ais Defendants
We, the undersigned Commissioners, will sel In the
County of Chesterfield, Wednesday, the first day o
September 1885, the residence OF Alfred A. Chcathnn
all the REAL ESTATE OF Joseph Cheatham deed, con
taning three Tracts OF Land, to wit:
One Tract of Land containing hundred and eleven
acres being the land which Joseph Cheatham resided
previous 10 his DEATH with dwelling and other houses on
the same.
One other Tract Of Land containing four hundred and
seventy one acres adjoining the above land and having
dwelling house and other necessary out houses on the
same.
One other Tract of Land, containing three hundred
and seventy and half acres, lying Deep Greek About
twothrds Of this s good low grounds and the high
land also very fertile This tract also has dwelling
house on it. but no other buildings Of any value
The above lands will be sold for snethrd OF the pur-
chase money to be paid in cash. and the remainder in
and two years The credit payments to bc secured by
bonds with good security and the title retained as fur
ther surety until the whole of the purchase money shall
Tne above lands will be surveyed before the day OF
sale and II deemed advisable by the Commissioners will
be sold tacts aud By lines differing from the old racti
and the old lines
Persons wishing 10 the land do go BY calling
on either of the Commissioners.
JOS. GOODE, irom,.,
July 2s-cw4w EDWARD WILKINSON ) ~