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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-11-26
THE ALLIES OF THE EXAMINER.

Mr. Avletts newspaper cndeayors to create
the impression that the know-Nothing papers
Of the State have united in opposition TO Mr.
Lctcher's nomination. This groundlcss pre-
tense comes with the worst grace from a news
paper which has frequently quoted the opinions
of opposition presses favorable to Lstchcr. In
deed we canno, lay our hand On single news
paper Of the opposition, which can at all be con-
sidcred as unfavorablc to Letcher 5 nomination..
The Examiner" knows that when his maine
was brought forward last summer it was re-
ceiyed with high encomiums on the part of
many opposition papers in the State The ma
jority Of these papers still speak Of Mr.. l.ctch.
or in the most respectful terms. and the
"Whig" itself will exut as much even as Mr.
Patrick Henry Aylett will, if, by hook or by
crook, the Letcherites can obtain that triumph
in the Convention which must now be placed
among the great improbabilitics Of the day
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-11-26

Showing bulance in our favor Of $40, 039, ,21l;
but this year is no fair criterion Of the general
business Of the country.
What the foreign imports and exports Will
amount TO during the current fiscal year, must
f, be conlectural 10 very great extent The
country is recovering more slowly from the
effects Of the revulsion Of tho past year, than
was generally anticipated; and, hence, large
increase Of foreign importations must not be
calculated upon The falling off in the year
just past was chiefly in rail road iron and dry
goods. Such is the embarrassed condition Of
most Of the unfinished rail roads, that but lit
tic iron will probably, be required by them
for several years TO come--ccrtainly not in the
current year In regard to dry goods. while it
is true that hut moderate stocks are iii the
hands Of importers. jobhers and retailers, yet
in consequence Of the unexpected tardincss IN
the return Of commercial prosperity in the
North and West there will be more than usual
| caution observed by the importers. Orders will
not so forward so freely, except in moderate
amounts for early supplies. No calculation upon
large imports OF dry goods can be safely based
upon the superabundancc Of capital in large
commercial cities None know better than capi-
talsts in large cities, how precarious invest
ments in these goods are in an unsettled state
of commerce. IL is we'll known in the trade
that European manufactured dry goods, intend
ed for the United States market are generally
unsuitcd to any other markets, and, as from
the accounts We have from abroad, il is likely
that the looms employed in the production
Of goods for this country will throw off
a pretty large quantity, and these goods il not
ordered by American importers. will be con-
signed to this country on account Of the manu-
facturcrs and their agents on the other side
Should this Le the case, the bulk Of impor,a-
tions of dry goods will be largely increased, but
the cash aggregate will not increase in proper
ton. because goods under such circumstances
are always consigned at prices either at or be-
low cost In ordinarily prosperous years the
importation Of dry goods is equal TO about for
" per cent "i TIE "hoic aihouin VI o"i uu'i"
bic imports Other articles Of imports will
probably he relatively larger, but We do not
think that the imports Of the current year will
he much over $So5, 100000
The exports Of the United States during the
current wear will certainly not be less than
last year, uIil.,, tc Iui'v Of cVtton should fall
much below the average Of last year. There
will probably he less amount Of specie ex-
ported The exports Of breadstufis and pro-
visions will be equal to last year, and the ex-
port, Of our manufactures will be increased ut
least to the extent Of the dcmsnd for China,
and some adventures to Japan.
We copy the following tables from the New
York Courier and Enquirer which We think
will interest our readers:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-11-26
AN ARMED NEUTRAL

The communication in our issue of to-day,
over the above signature, puts question TO Us,
which We do not hesitate to answer.
Mr. Letchcr was desirous to oust Mr.. Hun.
ter from the Senate in 1852, and Governor
Wise was Mr.. Lctcher's first choice for the
sea, in the Senate. Our correspondent further
asks whether Mr. Letcher wrote TO Gov. Wise,
urging him TO oppose Mr. Hunter. This ques-
ton We decline to answer. Let our correspon-
dent apply directly to Mr.. I.ctcher, himself. to
answer this question.
One thing is certain. Mr.. Letchcr cannot 80
into the discussion Of this matter, without con-
victing himself of wilfu deceit. 1t is well
known how bitterly Mr.. Letchcr opposed the
nomination Of Gov Wise, III 81, and that Mr..
Letcher maniieSteda willingness TO defeat his
election even after the nomination was made.
Even his unwilling declarations Of adhesion 10
the Democratic ticket, opposed as they were
by contradictory acts and declarations, are
sufficient to convict him.
On Wednesday last, Mr.. Roger y. Pryor re-
lated TO a meeting Of the Richmond Democracy
conversation had with Mr.. Lctcher shortly
after the nomination at Staunton Mr.. Letch-
CT said that Mr.. Wise was "btter pill for him
TO swallow" that he had warmly opposed
Wise in 1910. while, he, Letcher was editor oil
newspaper, and hence found it difficult to
give him warm support; nevertheless he
was willing to acquiesce i'll the nomination Tor
the sake Of the party.
II Mr.. Lctcher made the declarations attrlbu'
ted TO him by Mr. Pryor, he was guilty, We re-
peat it, As we have repeated it tira reee before
the Democracy OF Richmond. Of hypocrisy and
falschood.
The prctoncc that the man who was his cAo-
sen f.voritc in lS5l-'52, for the place Of United
States Senator from Virginia, was. as candidate
for Governor. ''bitter pill'' in 1854 90 merely
because of events as far back as 1880, constl-
tutes nothing less than voluntary nntruth.
We also deny the assertion that Mr.. l'etchcr
was willing to acquiesce in the nomination Tor
the sake Of the party. He was finally forced
into an unwilling and churlish acqu">ence,
merely for the sake Of retaining his own seat IN
Congress, and in spite Of his well known incIl'
nations towards Nothingism
Is this 'lIonc,, John l.etcher" Has honest
t. itself become lve0s a non tncend"!
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-11-26
NORTH CAROLINA o. s. SENATORS.

Governor Bragg, Of North Carolina, was
on Monday night last, nominated aS United
States Senator for the long term, BY the Demo
cratic caucus Of the North Carolina l.egisla-
turc. He received the nomination IN the
second ballot over Governor Reid. the present
incumbent. and Mr. Holden, editor Of the STAN
dard Gen Clinglnan was unanimously noml'
mated l.. 5. Senator for the short term. These
elections will he mere matter Of form.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-11-26
LEWIS Z. MASON. EsQR., OF SOUTHAMPTON.

We are authorized to announce that Mr.
Lewis +. Mason, the present representative Of
Southampton county, in the House Of Dele
gates, does not intend being a candidate for re-
election to the same position.
Mr. Mason is the eldest son Of our cherished
friend and honorcd fellow.cilizcn, the present
minister To France. The retirement Of the son
from the service Of the State, will, doubtless
be regretted by many among us, wh" look back
with honest pride on the long career Of eminent
public usefulness which has served +" "rdcar
the father to the people Of Virginia.
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Far The EaYuirer.
4 VT
IS IT TRIP Z

That any respectable portion Of the Letcher
Iartv hold 10 the latest giving out that IN
ca,e honest John is defeated at Petersburg.
they will run him and elect him too. If 50
the sooner it is known the better. There are
some game, at which two can play and this is
one. By the bye why is Mr.. Letcher called
honest John. Is the term used in aposltire,
a comparative or superla,ire sense: II poei-
tive, good There are other honest people IN
the State If comparative. with W II csndl-
date doe any one dare comparison If su.
perlatively honest for charity sweet sake'
let US know-virtuc should have its reward.
USIox HILL
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EXPLANATORY.
We are requested to publish the iollowi'
letter from john Seldom Esq. of Stafford

We are requested to publish the following
letter from John Seldom. Esq. Of Stafford:
t. "a. Editors # nit Eaqni,v
In an editorial Of reccit issue g; your paper o.
serve ,hc following paragraph:
1--WE hear that the authorship o' these ',-olohS nh'
furnished the subject Of contention; having been ai;r
hu, ted NJ different times each O! two ceieinen ron h
er.n, couu-. Tie last and mo-; reliable account, ''a,'
however that the gentleman from stafford indignant! nr
nies having any hand in the matte
|; H., above language tc intended = ASSERT :ih'
I di-c!a;,n the authorship .: the Ming George
resolutions yor DO ne 10 injustice. IN POINT
oi fac, ;hcv were written and submitted ny citizen
of King George. Ii to bc understood in any other
sense beg g. inform YOU tina, hnNc nc'cr crltIca-
ed, condemned Yr denied ;hen in any manMcr "l.a,-
ever. NV. SEp''N'
E.,nNoSp. Nov a2i. ist,.
The remarks here referred to occur in our issue
Of the 10th inst, in connection with review
Of certain ill.natured resolutions passed in the
county Of King George.
We had no intention TO represent Mr. Sed-
don as otherwise than favorable to Mr.. l.etcher S
nomination. We only cXonerated him from
the charge Of unwarrantable intermeddling
with the affairs Of another county.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-11-26
An Collateral Triangular Vote.

At the late election in Massachusetts, the
town Of South Danvcrs voted as follows for to
vernon:
Banks Republican. ~; Besrh Democrat
"A; Lawrence, American, ifi.
That town was very impartial in its tavoFs,
and was determined that no party should have
cause 70 complain of il.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-11-26

4 WEALTHY SrArr-.Thcrc are said 70 be
$1,000, 600 worth OF hogs in Ohio; sJ,o"n ooo
worth Of sheep; gel 100000 worth OF cattle
S4s5, 900 worth Of mules and asses. and
$780, horses, worth S45 200. 900. The total
annu Il value of its agricultural products reach
a 9153. 900, 600.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-11-26
neath Of an American Ahrosh

NV yoRK, Nov. 23.-The Paris papers An.
nouncc the death there Of Hon. Benz. +. Butler,
of New York. and formerly Attorney General
Of the United States. Mr. Butler sailed from
this port but few weeks ago. with his familT,
with the view Of spending couple Of years in
Europe
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-11-26
later t,ou New m..ioo- Nor, Gold Discoveries. &c

ST. LOUIS, Nov c4-Santa Fe dates 10 the
2lst Of November. have been received. Skir.
mishes had taken place between the United
States soldiers and the Navajo Indians at Fort
Defiance Lieut.. Averill had been wounded
by Indians firing into tent but not danger
ously. =,
Dr.. Kavanaugh reports the finding Of sold
in Every stream along the South Platte, for -
miles
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-11-26
THE UNITED STATES SENATE.

The United States Senate, which convencs
in December, 1859, will be constituted rollt-
cally as follows:
Northern democrats Southern opposition, 2
Southern " .s Northern %
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-11-26
aggregates of the fourteen years:
90 suron.s rnox rur ry.rxp STATES To ,os.s, PORTS.

The comparative growth Of the country, as
indicated by It's foreign commercial relations,
may be clearly seen by the following resume Of
Imports, Exports, American and Foreign Ton
mage. We omit fractions. MS being immaterial
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-11-26

HEALTHY CrTY.-In the last three weeks only
fro deaths have occurred in Norfolk. Virginia,
a city with population of 90. 900; and to this
the "Herald' adds, that only once in ~ years
has the mortality there exceeded 9 per oent
Der anuum
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-11-26

was present as spectator, told his friends at
the time that pryor was making better
speech for Bolts than Bolts could make for him.
self"
There you are, Messrs. Le,cherites-"cheeG
by iowl." with the great Know-Nothing leader,
and your own leader, Mr. Patrick Henry .\y-
lett is his worthy peer, having gained his title
to leadership in manner certainly no better
than that TO which Mr. Bolts can lay claim
The "I.etcherite editor Of the Examiner is
called 10 the Chair OF a Democratic meeting,
by an unfair movement OH the part OF the
Letcher men, Whcn the unfarness Of the
movement is exposed, instead Of retiring from
the Chair, he leaves it To the meeting TO re-
elcc, him, or themselves to take the disagree
able alternative Of turning him out icnoniin-
ously. lie protests tina, ii would be unjust
and unfair for him to appoint delesates-and
yet he does appoint them, in spite Of the
protest. Yes, Mr. Aylett made the Sc
lection for himself--and did not rely
on the recommendations oil those leading
Democrats to whom he applied for ad-
vice. One prominent Democrat, at Mr..
Aylctt's request, recommended four anti-Letch-
er men, and not one of them was appointed
Two prominent Democrats, at Mr.. Ayletts re-
quest, recommended a sterling anti-Letcher
man, who was rejected 4 gallant young lead
er Of the Richmond Democracy, an anti-Ietch-
l.
er man. was applied to by Mr.. Aylett to make
recommendations, and was himself excluded
from the list of delegates These instances are
within our own knowledge. How many more
NAV be cited, we know not. But these are
sufficient 10 show that Mr.. Aylett did make
the selection in his own manner, even after he
had announced that it would be unfair and un-
just for him to do so.
We apprehend that the overwhclm-
ing majority OF Richmond Democrats, who
prefer the nomination OF Edmundson OF
BrockenbrouSh. are not fairly represent
I'd hy the sentiments Of this delcga-
ton: nevertheless, We shall not he surprised
to see John Le,chcr come ont at the little end
of the horn Mr.. Aylctt could no, avoid put
ting on the list strong body Of anti-Lctchcr
men. And although he has named lctchcr
men who would have been named by none but
a Letcher Chairman, We opire that he Is mis-
taken in the sentiments of number whom he
regards as favorable TO Mr. letchcr.
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in this retrospect:

We must take series Of years in order to
show the general results of our Foreign Com
merce. These aggregates for the three series
of wears, ls9l-ls30. ls3l-ls44. ls4l-ls50, may
bo r,,,npod M, ne fnllouc.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-11-26
MARX OF REsrEcI 10 GEN. PAEz,

NEw YoRS, Nov. 2Sd-Jeneral Sanford has
ordered out the first division Of New York vol
unteers to escort Gen Paez tomorrow 10 the
steamer for VeneEuela
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FOREIGN COMMERCE. OF THE UNITED STATES

The scmi-offical statement Of the Foreign
Commerce Of the United States, for the year
ending June 30th, 1855, is before us, of which
the following arc the results:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-11-26

In consequence Of the more general Use of
steam vessels in our foreign trade. it will ap-
pear, probably, that the foreign tonnage since
1850, has increased in still larger ratio than
between 1921 and 1850.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-11-26
Hon. Vim L. YauceY.

The Montgomery advertiser Of the 18th
inst, says: I'VE arc sorry TO learn that the
health of Hon. VIM. l.. Yancey is so poor that
he has been compelled, 10y advice Of his
physician, to leave Alabama for the Hot Springs
of Arkansas, with Il view Of recupcrating his
wasted energies. We sincerely hope he may
soon return in the enjoyment of his wonted
health and vigor. The disease with which the
Colonel has been afflicted for some time appears
to be "a complication of neuralgia and rheuma-
tisn"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-12

CAwurt, Errrsos,s Yrw "sAnfLs OFFICE. NO 90
- william ~-eet between Pioe eaa SsoL ~ ~ % IN.
,etse or vaiIon lass CUssifis VII 'e nso2y ,oses
"a. "a .ra friends 20 servc n va eses of tns
IA az s se and ob.r in y Of hns snss and luors
.x,,r,,s p.sr wIvs srrrrRs, GrSGss WISE
rSrsinTs t.scsoerry nrancy svrip. y, ~ sssFs ss =,
~r.-sss toe fnsai hAvcr of anylng af
1920 w'raf.c ured - FuRNsS BRJtasnS 30 and
ls1 W.rbpgtca street.
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FURNITURE.

REAurtrur. PIER MIRROR FOR SALE AT A
N sacrifice ar. OF plate by " inches Apply imme-
lately at l3s West Npstesnth street
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L'URNIruRr A FAMILY ABOUT LEAyfEe rus
city will offer this (ssturdsy a. privsts sale, their
choice houseb,d tuniure OF every desrpnoc .,
alt s sns coskegant paror suits 10 fren IN brocade,
velvet hsir cloth: rch cd mahogany ga ans
bony throughout he h,nse eiesan ortave
pisrofoe &C All 81 witch has been used bncs ses time
and order spriv II 30 wess geny second
street between sshsh asd Ninth Svenues.
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rSpANxrIKD AND GRAINED CHAMBER rURSrrusR
- oolors Of and warranted nsnufsct
On shed landscape frui. And fosers At H. rAhklNg-
Tor a s8 lanai opposite Wooster street New yorh
tyNANvrLvp CuAwBE7 SUITS on rURSrrURx IN
u al colors and syles Wholesale and ren ~ prizes fro
- and no vsrd whRsEg WAND, No III Canal strssA
old No. 81 four doors OF Broadway, sew YORK
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-12

I,URNtfURs SOS ssLs-Two SUITS ot RoSE
wnd pstlor uil iiure u, sse rssp for sash su,
covered in hFocsf s0 gll b s0h f-r fs0, -ns
20 $50, vill te soh ZOE s00 InIcirs At 40 10 West
Twtnty slNth s'reeS
Daily national Democrat., 1858-10-07
JOHN MoBRIDE.--The San Francisco Tel


JOHN MoBRIDE--The San Francisco Telc-
gram, of Saturday, says:
We yesterday visited, at the county hospi-
tai, John Mcbride the man who tried to
commit suicide on Saturday evening, by stab
bing himself three times in the breast. He
appeared to be doing well but there are yet
doubts of the ultimate result of the act, as
the wound has not been re-opened since first
dressed Through some unreliable source,
the papers published, as cause of his attempt
ed self-destruction, inability 20 pay his board
bill, and also call him an Englishman. He
is an lrishman, % years of age, and has been
in this country about fifteen months He
utterly denies the story of any difficulty wi h
his landlord, saying ''it would be all the
same if he owed him hundred dollars"
but refuses to give any reason for his insane
conduct The wounds are close together, in
the centre of the breast, and the knife would
very probably have reached the heart had
more force been used
A DESPERATE CASE OF AFFEcrIoN.-The
Amador Sentinel tells pretty good story of
a mountain editor-"a good-looking, social
cuss"-who became desperately enamored of
Sacramento school marin.
One night late, or rather morning early,
say 2 o'clock, after several hours of convivial
ex.ravagance, (edit rs will perpetrate such
things once-in.a, ,while) our mountain friend
bought fine boquet from boy in saloon,
and insisted upon taking it to Miss P.
His friends remonstrated-re him of
the lateness of the hour, but all to no effect
He would go; carriage was finally procured
and in gets our mountain editor accompanied
by three friends Arrived at the lady's
house, everything was discovered wrapt in
profound silence and darkness. Again the
friends attempted to persuade the editor to
wait till morning. it would not dot was
case of life and death Out jumps the editor
and up the steps crawled, and knocked at
the door some twenty times. The people in
the ad doining houses left their beds, approach
ed the windows and cautiously peeped out
Again Miss P''s door was knocked and shook
forcibly. Finally, negro boy came to the
door-said his mistress had not get arisen f;
editor insisted on seeing her-wished to pre-
sent her with boquet; negro boy said he
would carry it TO her; editor said that would
not do-he must present it with his own
hand. Negro evaporated and in few min
utes Miss p. appeared at the door ensconsed
in morning wrapper, opened the door about
two inches, and enquired who wishel to see
her !? Editor gave his name, and at the same
time presented her with the flowers, which
she accepted and retired-we presume-in
disgust
Daily national Democrat., 1858-10-07
Number Of patients Sept. 8Oth, 1858. ..........

A BIG ScoUNDREL The Bulletin saws that
q man by the name of Martin Mersich, an
Italian, was arrested on the steamer Golden
Gate, on Tuesday morning, by officers Lees
and johnson, and great amount of stolen
property recovered which he had upon his
person, and was thus intending to carry
away. The list of this property will show
that Mersich was a sort of Orlinski or Ster-
ritt, in the number of articles which he had
collected together, though it is supposed that
he was rather receiver of stolen articles.
knowing them to be such, than a thief him
self
The accused kept saloon on the corner of
East and Sacramento streets, where he had
been located for several years. The police
officers named had suspected him of being a
receiver of stolen goods for long time, and
had watched him, but could never detect
anything which would justify an arrest; and
he therefore escaped until to-day. A short
time ago, the officers ascertained that Mer-
sch wanted to sell out and go to the East.
and that he finally did sell out, and proposed
leaving on this mornings steamer Being,
therefore, on the alert, as soon as Mersich
embarked upon the vessel, supposing that he
would, of course, have his property upon his
person, they arrested him, and found the
property in his pockets and in his money
belt. They arrested and brought him tc the
station house. There he subsequently, gave
bail, on various charges made against him of
receiving stolen property The property
was taken to the police office, where portions
of have already been identified. Among
other property there was a fine enameled
gold watch With diamond setts, belonging to
Mrs. Richard Ross. 1t appears to have been
stolen last April, by the notorious Bill Keefe,
who was lately arrested for robbery of Col.
Turner, in Virginia Block. The robbery OF
Mrs. Ross also occurred in Virginia Block,
The great reaeon of suspicion against Mer-
sich was that the well known thieves and
burglars of the city congregated about is
premises and seemed to be at home there
1t is supposed, and perhaps truly, that he
was sort of cloak for the thieves. and re
celved their plunder. on the other hand, pro-
vlding for the qualification of thesr vices.