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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-05
From the Dispatch CT Wednesday. ]

ACCOMAC AGAlNSl HE SlalE.
We publish below communication from Governor
WISE, and letter TO him from worthy citizen OF
Accomsc. They explain themselves. The owl Of
the celebrated Accomac hog, who was honored som.
time ago with general newspaper notice, because
of his great weight may be seen at the counting room
of the Dispatch. Weinvite bacon dealers and bust
ness men and housekeepers TO call and see il aud
we inv ite attention the suggestions of Governor
WISE, touching the business of packing provisions.
RleHMosD, Va March LIST, 1858.
To The Editor Of tie Dispatch:
DEAR SIX "A few days ago, received the in.
cIos.d not. from my countymau, SMITH K MARTIN.
Esq sterling man and substantial farmer Of Acco-
mac, my beloved native county. Accompanying
ths ia the box containing the owl Of which he speaks
send il 20 your office for exhibition. and chaeRge
ti:e State for it's equal.
Whilst making this pleasant boast let me add the
question: Why cannot Richpond become rival
"f Cincinnati in the business .6f packing provisionsl
Why cannot the Agricu!turalsSociety or the capital
of your city. b. induced 10 offer premiums for exhihi
,ions Of this orl for prepared meats aud breadstu.,
and make Richmond shipping point and market.
especially for provisions 10 be sent TO South America!
During my residence in Rio d. Janeiro, the United
States dispatched vessel atened with provisions
Ireland and AT that very time Ireland was sending
provisions particularly meats and butter, TO South
America. tar superior 10 any shipped from the United
States. The superiority consisted in the buchering
Of the meats the fattening. curing, and especially
the packing. The packing 10 the United States il
very loosely done. and damage TO provisions ia The
consequence Our Sailing, too, is inferior. Cannot
business Of this sort be commenced, with. great nd
vantages and improvements, in RichmOnd2 hur-
riedy drop this hint to you, with no other motive
than TO promote our metropolis, and TO add vocation
20 its labor and capital.
Yours, very truly, HESRY A. WISE.
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Very respectfully, yours,
LOk. NJ. MORRILL,.
From the Governor of D,la~arc.

MILFORD. Jan. Of, 1858.
Gsntemen:-Your polite invitation 10 be present
at the elevation Of the Statue o Washington IN the
ci,y of Richmond en- the 2znd February next, has
been received Ii would afford me much pleasure in
deed to be present and participate in tn. ceremonies
which are to commemorate Que who, though born
upon the coil of Virginia, is, and ever will continue
10 be cherished and veHerated i'll the bosom o. every
true American citizen
Virginia. if she had 10 other claim to isme among
her sister States is entitled to sufficient glory, 10 the
fact that she gave birth to Washington
Permit me TO offer my copgratulstlon. that an en-
terprise 40 noble and pyaseworthy in every respect,
and in which all alike deeply interested, is go near
a successful termination.
more appropriate spot could moi hsve been Sc
lecred for such object than the Capitol Of the state,
which gave the patriot birth and guard his re-
mains
regret that my private and public duties will pre-
vent me from accepting your very polite invitation.
have the honor to be, with great respect, your
obedient servant, +. r. CANSEf.
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From ,bf Gorerpor of Texas.

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb 10Th, 1853.
Gentlenen:-Yours of 18th January. inviting Inc to
he present on the I'D of this month nj the elevation
~ The stsue of Washington to ,s position on the Nir
ginia Washington Monument, has been received II
would be source of great qualification to me to be
cal, ND the best recollectons of countrys past
and to awaken warmer devotion 10 it's future well
fare, as the one to which you invite me. The pres
sure Of Off ial duea WILL however detain me al lois
place long that it will be Impossible or me 10 "'
tend. have tue honor 10 De-
Very respectfully,
Your obedienl servant,
Ii. K. RUNNELS.
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diII RtUIItIIeH'
Very respectfully, you're,
HENRY 5. RANDALL,
From the Brti,sh Minister.

HER BKlTANNIC ?IAJEsTI z IIkUAIIVN
WASHINGTON, Feb. IS. 1888. !
Gentlemen: have 10 acknowledge The receipt of
YOUR letter of ha 18th Of january, conveying In me
An invitation 10 be present at Richmond ~ the guest
OF the State of Virginia, the occasion nt the eeva-
tjon of the Statue of Washington the - instant.
With much regret am under the n-cesslty ot &C.
ments shall be unable to attend the roscied soem-
nifty in which the arts, the eloquence AND the hec'
tions of America will be equally blended and which
will claim. in high degree, the interest aud sympa'
thies of Engiishmen
In communicating my excuses to the officers Of the
STATE. beg you will express how deeply sensible arm
of the honor conferred me. by the offer OF their
hospitality aud that hope hereafter, to tender Them
my respects aud thanks in person.
| have the honor to be, gentlemen,
Your most obedient and faithful servant,
NAPIER.
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DIED. at his residence in Chesterfield county. "a
18th OF February. THOMAS GIBBS, In the siS,! W
OF his age He was hfeconste husband ah' H. a
a humane master; true and stesdiast friend 4
been called 10 pass into the spirit land. at time
hopes and exertions Of his life had tecn cf,,sse
success-surrounded By friends and ample !o''' (
has gone TO realise its mystsries. =,
DIED, on "wednesday morning. Sd int. H s,.:1
THORNTON, eldest son Of John l.. and Co're"
Of this city, in the 9Th year OF bis age. I'd
PIED, near Norfolk on Sunday. asth Yeb,ar " "a
JONATHAN LESLIE, of this City. uornety, ctI<]
lsnd) His funeral will take place At Grace s''ee'
this afternoon, at 81 O'Clock.
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MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

CHICAGO March 3.-The municipal election took
place Yesterday. Il was the largest vote poed.
Phe Republican ticket has been elected by 1000
majority.
ROCHESTER, March 3-The Democrats elected
their candidate for Mayor yesterday.
OswEGo March 3.-The Democratic candidate for
Mayor was elected yesterday.
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From the Russian Minister.

WAeHINGTON, Feb. q, Iboo.
Gentlemen Il had the honor to receive the invi.
tati0u which you have had the kindness TO address
to me to be present at the Inauguration Of the Statue
Of Washington, in the city OF Richmond On the I'D
of this month.
L; woe my intention TO be present AT this celebra'
tion but my health ia such that il is not in my power
to leave Washington. For this reason have been
compelled to delay replying 10 your invitation.
Accept, gentlemen, mi most grateful thanks for the
courtesy and my snc-re regret in not being abl.
10 assist al ceremony in honor OF the great o:
whom the United States have so many reasons TO be
proud. Very respectfully,
Your most ob't servt.
STOECkL.
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EUROPEAN ORDERS FOR AMERICAN
STOCKS.

Bos1oS, March THE America bring. from
Europe quite considerable list of orders for Amer.
can securities chiefly for the stock and bonds Of the
Panams. New York Central and Erie kalroads.-
These orders however, are somewhat below the
rates now current the parties sending them not being
aware OF the enormous advance which has taken
place on this side in the past few weeks
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From the Goreraor Of ono.
nu,, Exr,,r,yr DEPARTMEST,

From the Goreraor Of ono.
STATE OF Ono, EXECUTIVE DEPAkTaESr'
Columbus, February ~ 1898.
Sir: find myself constrained by imperative puohc
duties 10 forego the qualification oi oenH present d.
the Inauguration Of the Statue OF "asniog'oh' al
Richmond, on the 22d inst
regret it the more, because representing, ior te
time being, in her Chief Magistracy' Tue er-as Gun
monweslth, whose existence il due in no small de-
gree, 10 the magnanrny Of Virginia inspired oS ths
couusels of her most ius,rious soma aad manifested
in her to the confsderated States othe CLAIMS
y, tbs territory Northwest OF the Ohio would give
me especial pleasure bar 10 the psope OF virginia
earnest assurances OF cordial good will from 'he peo
pe of Ohio and TO adj the expression OF their t-rvent
desire that the split of Washington, whose statue
you are about to nsugurate, penetrating and prrva
ding the hearts Of all his countrymen, may preserve
in perpe,uity that Liberty and Union. TO establish
and maintain which was the great labor OF bis lite.
Deprived of the pleasure OF expressing their aeeu.
RANGES in person, permit me to avail myself OF THIS
mode of rendering them; and believe me to be, with
sentiments greatest respect for yourself and your
associates on the committee. Very truly, yours,
5. L. CHASE.
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TOBACCO IN CALIFORNIA:

There were fourteen aud a halt acres planted with
tobacco in California last year. in four different coun
ties, aud the crop in county amounted to 900 lbs
The tobacco raised in Los Angeles county was good,
and no doubt the State might supply the home de-
msnd with good tobacco. The tobacco produced. on
good soil from 900 5000 pounds per acre, and has
sold al from 25 to 80 cents per hound.
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FROM HAVANA, sc.

NEW YORK MARCH "a letter received from Ha
vans, says that Santa Anna is expected from ST
Thomas, and intends 10 proceed to Mexico In a
Spanish war steamer. He will assume the Presiden.
cy for the last time.
Gov. Walkers last letter appears in the sTimes'
Of this morning.
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THE ICE BUSINESS.

The N, wburypor' talass Herald says that the TO-.
business is prosecuted in that city with considerable.
activity Six vessels ara loading with ice for Southern
markets and 10 addition vast quantities are being
stored in the vacant buildings on the wharves
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From the Governor of Kentucky.


FRASKroRT, Feb. Is, 1885.
GENTLEMEN: | have had the honor to receive inc
invitation rendered to me by you, under the authoJ
of the General Assembly, Of Virginia to 6e Preseu
IA the gue, of the State, at the elevation o Inc
of W sshington on the Ergiua Washington alohu'
mept on the 22nd inst, and have delayed IT'S &C
knowledgement in the hope that II would have oeen
in INV mower to accept il but the prolongaon oil the
session of our Legislature, with the ofcai oues con
seouept upon it's recent adjournment WILL nucn 10 my
regret deprive me of that pleasure. AS ths repre-
sentative of the first born offspring OF the noble and
pailnut "Old Dominion" i would have beena source
of peculiar qualification, to me. to witness the lnpo
sing ceremonies ON that inte.r-.'ng occasion.
kentucky, in cessing to be part and parcel OF VIZ
pirpipia 10 become a sovereign member OF the con-
federacy yielded nothing of the patriotic pride felt by
all Virpnans in the glory OF their Washington, but
proud as she has been OF his birth place. she fees
far greater pride in that title which by the unver
sal consent OF mankind has been accorded to him OF
"Father OF his Country
With the fervent hope that his example, bis maxims
and precepts NAV continue TO exert their just and
proper influence long after the monument, on which
his Godke statue is TO be placed, shall nave crum
bled into dust, l subcribe myself your Obliged and
humble servant, Z. >. MohhhEAD'
From the Gorsraor Of Rhode Isand.
STATE OF H. ISLAND AND Providence PLANTATIONS.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
PVovIpENcE, january I'D, ls3-. }
Gentlemen Your courteous INVITATION 10 De pre-
sent AT the elevation of the statue Of Washington, 10
its position on the Virginia Washington Monument,
in the city of Richmond, on the I'D day OF February
next" s at hand.
of the Legislature of this State, beyond that time will
prevent my acceptance:
Very respectfully, you're,
ELISHA DYER.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-05

POISONED nv OYsrERs.-Several instances of being
poisoned by eating oysters have recently occurred
On Friday morning the family of Mr.. Benz. Starwel,
residing at No 400 Front street, were made quite sick
by eating oysters which had become poisonous by eY.
posure to the air. They were seized with violent
vontngs, and exhibited all the symptoms which
Usually follow the taking of arsenic. A physician
was called in, and no serious results followed-C
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-05
IMPORTANT LEGISLATION IN TEXAS-THE
PUBLIC DOMAIN

An important bill has just been passed by the Ta1as
Legislature, and has been signed by the Governor Ut
is act opening the almost entire public domain of
the State to sale at fixed prices. The Commissioner
of the Land Office is authorized to cell land scrps in
quantities Of 100 800, 640 aud 'HS" Hcrn tracts TIE
lands in the Pacific Res.rvc - a1 sold s. pc. acre
the alternate sectors iuvades railroad and Galveston
canal grants and lands all the islands at 25 per
e, and all other public lands at one dollar.
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From the Governor Of Name
CouXcIL CHAMBER. AUGUSTA, MAINE,

OOUNIIL CHAMBEH, HCVVSTH,
February s. 1888 \
GENTLEMEN Your letter inviting me to be present
at the elevation oil the Statue Of Washington on the
22d inst. at Richmond is received. regret that my
engagements here in connection with tie Legislature
now in aession compel me TO decline the ;avitation
with which you have hsnored my State through ne
The occasion, on which the ancient Dominion pays
her devotion to her word.renowned son. the nations
most illustrous chief aud fret Presdeni OF lhe Ne
public, should be hailed with joy by all the States Of
that Union he loved go much ard served no we'll az
sording fit opportunity Of fraterna associations of
the living, and Of reminding gu afectoneto Venera
ton for the illustrous dead.
While each citizen of Virginia may claim the
character of Washington as his peculiar bir,brght
it ia also the heritage of the whole people OF the con-
federacy.
have the honor TO be gentlemen,
Very respectfully, yours,
JOk NJ MORRILL,.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-05

EXTENSION OF TIME.-Henry p. Brooks.
Esq, contesting the seat Of Hon. H. Winter Davis
of Baltimore, memorazes Congress for an extension
"f time for taking testimony in his case Itis statsd
La; it will very probably be granted.
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From the Governor of Iora.

FFUW NE u0ttTN0T Of I0trds
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, Iowa,
DEs MONIES. Feb. Sd, lSjS.
Gentlemen:-I shall be denied the grea; grat6ca-
ton OF witnessing of your honored guests the
elevation of the Statue Of Washington the occa.
sion referred in your polite note by Of the pro-
,racted session of our General Assembly beyond the
period specified.
Still beg to return you, and the venerable State
you represent, my profound thanks for the dstinc
non proposed assuring you that the people of Iowa
nesftiy acquiesce in transaction designed to honor
immortal in his,ory-aud whose many virtues are
enthfooed IN the hearts and memory of my people
WIN freshness equalled only by the rich virgin soil
'ioS eui''Fsee. Most respectfully, yours,
RALPH p. LOWE.
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ORDERED.-Capt. Josiah Watson has been or
dered to the command of the marine guard ON board
OF the U. S. steam frgale Colorado.
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The PRESIDENT SuSTAINED.-The Dauphn
county tPa Democratic Convention re- assembled
Harrisburg ~ Monday when resolutions were adopted
sustaining the Presidents course on the Kansas
question by a vote Of forty eight to two.
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From tie Gop,rnor of Ono.

From Tie GOp.rnor Of OHFO'
STATE OF ONO. EXECUTIVE DErARrMhsf'$
COLUMBUS, January -, 1919.
Gentlemen-I beg you to accept my thanks LOT .l'e
invitation with which you have honored NE 10 DC pre-
cent on an occasion consecrated by 20 many anu 80
precious associations with the day, the piace anu 'e
purpose. .,;,,o nuhIic du
Unless detained here by incompat'ole paonc w,
ties it will afford me very great satisfaction "
it. Yours, very respectfully. i, ct1,Sr
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MARRIED..
- u -
DIED.

MAaniEo, By Rev. Mr.. Potorson, on T4Fsaa5, :.
arg -, les, Mr.. WIN. !. DHGGlNS o! Goooh!sI- ="
~, to Miss LOUISA A. ALLEY OF this city
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BURNING OF A STEAMER.


MOBILE, March 3-The steamer Eliza Battle, with
400 bales Of cotton on board, destroyed by FIRE
when few miles below DemopoIis. Thirty or forty
lives were lost BY this cstast1ophy.
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,NAuot,nAr,os or EQUESTRIAN STATUE

LETTERS FROM DISTINGUISHED GEsTLEMEs, iSvitAn
As GUESTS OF THE STATE OF VIRGINIA.
From the Governor Of North Carolina.
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA.
January 29,h. 1853.
GENrLEMEN I'll had the honor 10 receive sore
DAYS since, your invitation TO be present On Inc "a
Of February, next a guest Of the State 81 Nlrea
to witness the elevation Of The Statue Of Washington
to its position on the Virginia Washington Nom"
msnt. 49,,
accent the invitation and III ticipate mrch plea
sure in being present on so interesting an occ"s'oA
With the highest respect, ;.
Your obedient serv't,
THOS. BRAGG.
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From The Goyeruor Of New York.
STATE OF New YORK, EXECUTIVE DEpARTMEs
ALBANY, Feb LET 1853.

STATE OF New YORK, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
ALBANY, Feb let. 1853 :
Geutemen:-I have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your invitation III behalf OF the General
Assembly Of Virginia. TO be present ct the eleva'
ton Of the Statue of Washington 10 lite position
the monument, in the city of Richmond, on the 22nd
inst. regret that i, will not be in my power to ~
tend on an occasion interesting and honorable
TO Virginia Washington can have no rival in the
hearts OF the American penr!e-livrng, he their
PRIDE and the admiration 81 .!c civilized word-apd
while the scu!ptured marble [truuz- which you arr
about to raise in his honor can only transmit the
lineaments of MIA noble cOuDenanc-, the memory OF
his deeds, and the purity of his fame, will live
in the hearts of his countrymen
With great respect have the honor TO be, your
obedient servant, JOHN A. KING.
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NEW YORK, MARCH a.-Fiour lie firn. sac
State brands at S4a4 81; Ohio a 90ai 95 sop,o'
"a 70a5. Wheat is firm; choice Southern uhh.
selling at 81 50. Corn is firm; yellow and while
ing ut f5aG7 cts. Stocks are dull
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REQUESTED TO RESIGN.-A Buffalo p';I,
says that the leading Republicans Of Utica ,. .
are signing letter asking Mr.. Mattesou TO r.ssn-
seat 10 the House Of Representatives.
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BALTIMORE, MARCH 3.-All brands Of T.. ~.
are in good demand aud unchanged except h S..
street, which has declined II cts Sales OF red =.
at 81 03sl Us; white 81 l2al 10. White Cora % y
ing at 54sj5 cents yellow 5sa6O cts.
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,rsn,, for Tho homer soofsr,st upon me- py Sih7sfd
rssrui, no; to be sblo 10 nrs myself Of Ii, a., ID
other circumstances, would have done with the
greatest satisfaction.
l remain, gentlemen
Yours, very respectfully,
CAVALCANTI D. ALBUQUERQUE.
From the Prussian Minister
PRussIAN LEGATION At !
WA.Hisaros, 5th February, 1873.
Genemen:-I have had the honor OF receiving
your invitation to be present, rs the guest Of the
State of Virginia, at the elevation OF the Statue o'
Washington, in Richmond, on the I'D February;
In answer, am sorry TO ray, that am on',eeG, D!
official engagements and duty, TO be at New ork 90
the day formentoned, which will prevent me rom
accepting your kind invitation .
Yours, very respectfully:
F. Won GEROLT.
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Authorizing tie raymsu. 81 = cam 81 money 10

Authorizing tie pay8,5n! 81 can 81 money 10
joha Il. DuliaTy,
For tho relief Of jar. e. Currn;
To cede, release and gran; 10 James ). french anu
his heirs, the Commonwealth interest IN cefta'n
lands in the county of Elizabeth city;
For the relief Of the county OF Cumberland, REIN
bursing expenses levied and paid on account OF q
lunatic, Z. Prichett;
Authorizing the payment of certain sum OF mo-
new TO L. 5. Thomas, late sheriff OF Madison;
Authorizing the Auditor of Public Accounts 10
nro..cuts the claim of the State Of Virginia agains
The l. nited States. account of Judgment in favor
II ,bs administrator of Isaac Holms, decd.
SENATE BILLS Passed
The following Senate bills were seversly amended
and passed Dad
mont in the county of Hampshire.
Tn Incorporate the Mechanicsburg Savings Bank
in the town OF fredericksburg in Giles county.
To incorporate the Planters Savings Bank IN the
ctyof Richmond. . -;.,,.
The following Senate bills were passed. without
To incorporate the Salt Sulphur Springs Company;
To amend the 23i .econ of the act entitled an act
concerning the city Of Petersburg, passed hafc i''"'
1850; .. yo.solL.
Establishing work house in the city OF N0r,olh'
Establishing work house in the city oil refers
burg;
ON notion the House adjourned.
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From tie Governor Of Vermont.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.,


CAvESDIsH, W., February 10, 1858
Gentlemen-I have received your kind invitation
to be present at the elevation of the Statue Of Wash
ington, in the city of Richmond, on the 22d inst.
Deeply sympsthising with you in this patriotic
movement, have ben strongly inclined to fOregn
all considerations Of business and OF healthito join
you on that occasion; but, after sharp struggle,
am forced to repquish the coveted pleasure. 1t is
magnanimous and noble in Virginisns, thus to de-
monstrate their veneration for the charscter-ther
gratitude for the servces-of their illusrious son
and statesman.
No cons were ever called TO build the monuments,
erect the statues of more worthy or renowned an
cestors than the of Virginia. 1t is not only just
aud merted-its salutary, TO perpetuate the memory
of those whose virtues and worth have endeared them
to our heartfelt cu;vstes the best feelings OF our
nature, and excites the nobest aspirations May the
virtues OF HIM, TO whose memory you resr ststne,
animate the American people 10 the remotest gene
ration.
rejoice that the statue of him. who founded our
Republic, and was its shie "a and sword-whOse un
equalled attributes won the affections OF his
countrymen. and commanded he admir- alton of the
worlds TO be erected. Yoa have my best wishes
that the occasion may be all you desire.
With gresfu acknowledgements for the honor you
have done me.
am, gentlemen very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
RYLAND FLETCHER.
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NEW YORK. March 3.-Mr. Freeman Hunt. Eon
Of " The Merchants Magazine" died thi. morn'
at his residence in this CITY.
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From tic Gorernor Of NoJlh CdToIHH;,
e''"' ' RALElGH, Feb. 18th, 1888.
Nv dear sr:-I regret 10 cay that my present inals
nosion forbids nv being present in Richmond Oh he
I'D instant. :. -.nders il
Though of temporary character II renoe's "
necessary for me to remain at home. ,..,ata
have delayed writing in the hope that
better BE pleased 10 make my excuse u So"' "'''
cs,es Of the committee Of invitation,
e'"''' Very truly yours,
THOMAS BRAGG.
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Tine OHIO RrvER.-Dispstcbes from Wheeling
and Psrkersburg Va report that the ice in the river
has broken up and that there were over six feet Of
water in the channel on Monday, and esill rising.