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ftas ---oa Monday night last, the stable and
Seana's 81 v g.. Nslie, Of Orange comfy, Va,
~Ffe consumed by Are, destroying IL horses, 800
barrels core, g. L9gs, $4,000.
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10 SEE REEFS d Co.'S style Of Portraita, the
Pearl Ambr2tyres, they are the most beautiful
piC.u-es that we have ever sesn aud the price is
within r5ath Of all. VIZ q cents. from that up 10
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OST-On franklin street, between
~ il herson and 4th, or on 4th street between
Franklin and Broad. Cameo BREASTPIN with
Landscape Figure attached toa Lace Collar The
finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving il at
this Office fe Pat
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DEArH or 4 MINISTER. VIM. Reed, of the
Virginia Methodist Conference, died in Norfolk,
W, on the s3i inst.
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F,suErmss are pre- parirg their line

FlsHEEMsS are preparing their INES
and nets far au early dip. in search OF the huny
tribe, aud rare sport Is anticipated. The mho
water will no doubt produce an early run" 10 10
the water courses, while the warm summer VIII
make the club aud pike In the ponds take the
bait, without much coaxing.
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raOs l. MOYLEY.
FEBRUARY %, 1859.

HEOfsN Mt
Mr.. THOMAS l.. MoXLgY: One week only has pass.
ed since became memter of your company; yet
in that short space tf time, haze heard much
of your kindness towards my brother a. e)rs
during the present theatrical season aud 10 consid
Grafton oil which. slew me- cir, TO offer you N =
tumbie services, on the occasion of your cornEi.
mentary Benefit. which, as l.iesrn. is to take pit
next FRIDAY evening. the 18th instant.
Yours, respectfully.
FRANK HAkDENBFPG
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as.1, JaFFERsoN WAaD-GsANp Raj.
D>-A-s LY.-The voters of Jefferson Ward, and
all others who in favor OF the Ticket Nominated
b. the late Opposition Convention in this city al Q
requested to meet at the lst Market Hall on SA-
TUBDAH evening next. the Goth inst. at IA o'clk
for the purnose of thorough organization. prepa.
etory TO the jnharnatorial Election to be held on
the 26ta day Of May next. Several prominent sps ak
may be expected.
Jno L Ligou. James Winston. Geo pearce Ed
win Smith, Jacob Alice, Il " Branch i Tur.
pin. Vim II Hardgrove, Jacob avy isaac Ro-
seuhein. Il j Calllsher. William II Turpin, Luther
Libby. fhiGeas Thurston vi liam ii Shields II 4
pearce; Jos Prumme', Jacob Ezekiel, l. \ Elicit.
SAMUEL sinton- Julius Hobson henben T Zeal
Truman. Jno + Bossieux. JDo " NcKisl, 7 Smith.
White, Vim II sri ga, E Cook. Il W Powell,
Eekridge. fe 25-2t
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nas- NEW spaIsa MILlEERT G

m6S- NEW SPRING MILL EVERY woods.
NJ q RARToN. 100 Main street. IL just receivinga
fn.i ass,rtment OF SPRING GOODS. seIected from
tho first spriag importstlons. eonsst,ne Of kI ,
BoNs, FLOWERS FkENCn rhis ,ems,sino new
and desirable ~,;.,, S-;
shapes promptly executed country "iiiheisf"p
WANTED "A first rate and swift srtaw Mlliner.
fa Pa
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Mount Vernon Concert, by amateurs. In Dan
s"'e' Va On We va, realized tlbS for TIE isnd.
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| .oUls j. BosslEux-
- Manufacturer of Double Refined
STEAM CANDIES,
and Wholesale Dealer in
DOM ssTIC AND FOREIGN FRUITS,
FRENCH CANDLES, CIGARS
ToBACJO, &c, &c
Five story Building, No 50 Main street, opposite
Richardson d Co,
fe 253n RICHMOND. VA.
ITO TAKE AN INSURANCE. whether
Il LIFE FIRE or MAEINg--the 9reatsst attraat(sgs
s offered you ST the GENERAL INSURANCE
AGENCY, on p arl street, inntelae2y next door to
the Office + d baeho, jet below the E2sharpe
Hotel iwO of the BEET Companies in the Union
represenied--The AMERICAN LIF d INSURANCE
AND TRUST G }MPANY of phila telnhia. Capi al
and Assets 81 2S5 600; and the GREAT WESTERN
INSURANCE AND TRUST COMPANY (Eire and
Marinel of Philadelphia, Capital $500 Ge0
For all kinds Of Igsut auce upon safe and reasonG.
Die terms any information whatever upon the
sabjeet, apply 10 BRiCREE,
General Insurance Agent End Attorney,
Office on Pearl st., doors below Exchange Hotel.
ia 1S--lt
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FEBRUARY. -, 1859.

EfbRVhAbf, -, icJ9.
I. HARDENBEFG, ESQ Dear Sir Your letter ten.
ceriDg tome your services on the occasion of my
compln eJ tary Beuert is du ly received: aud a..
cept with pleasure your valuable services, Is.
tee ming il double ccmplins NJ ms orr nieI course
has been of shor5 n dur atom that coni
hardly expect so generous a prCff'r.
Yours, respectfully.
70 23-3t TnOS l. MOXLEY.
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FEBRUARY 20. l%jg.
THOMAS l.. MoxLEY. ESQ. :


DEAR sIR-Haying understood II IL In conteu.
piatiun by the citizens of Richmond TO offer yon
Complimentary Testimunal AID being dssir;ns M
participating on the occasion, We beg to tender
you grataitous services the righ, OF the 2ifb
ihst aud also assure you we will exerl Ourselves 10
the utmost 10 promote the desired object. BEN
convinced it will be but slight return Tor IN. NM
form courtesy you have ever extended towards ns
Trusting the ovation may be such AZ We are snra
You deserve. we beg leave TO subscribe ourselves
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rkr LEATHsR Betting,
RUBBER BETTING,
LACE LEAThER. and
STEAM PACKING.
Can always be had at store of the best quality
and st manufacturers prices We fully warrant
the articles we sell.
KNOWLES wALFORD,
70 e 81 u PeaIl street.
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RAILROADS TO BE BuILr.-fhough the North Caro-
lima Legislature refused to chafter the 'DanviIe
Connection" 1t did charter railroad to run from
the Coslheldt, In Rockingham county, N. c, to
some point on the Virginia line, near Dauyille-
Gov. Moreeesd is 70 address meeting at Rock.
iugham C. H., in aid Of its construction. The
road, II built, will he an extension of the Rich
mond and Danvl!e Railroad, or at least it's hoped
TO prove 90 some time in the future. At Gates c.
H., n. O., on the 22i inst, meeting was held Of
the friends of q railroad, from Suffolk, Va, to
kdenton, N. c., and several persons present sa b.
scribed TO its stock 10 the extent Of SO 900 each
The company win be organized in May next
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- VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL SoCIE
S>~--s TY-A meeting OF the Executive Com.
Inittee Of this society desired the Office OF the
PresldeFt. on SATU FpAf noZt at 10 O'clock
IL Is important that there should be full attep.
dance DIN Muck,
70 zE-t1 Secretary.
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eEAUcrIoN EorlcE.-i ask attention
10 INV sale of CLOrHIS0. DRY GOODS. SHOES.
"a ~ W ~ ~ CAUTH0KS.
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THEATRE.-t5nlptm.ntar Beneft.-Thers is to
De good deal Of attraction at tho theatre to night
both on the stage and oh the actors and the audi :
enee. The occasion is the benef, Of Mr.. Thos l.
Monkey, one OF the managers. That pjquant lit
tic impostor, Maggie Mitchell, who has been max
Tag every body believe she WAS simply a CO.
aedienEe, and winning ever 80 many hearts IN
shat ROLL is TO appear in tragedy and give the pub
Tic another proof of her versatility 10 rendering
the character Of Romeo-Sho coulJ have believed
it! the rompiSg, merTie Maggie as Romeo. Veri.
Iy, ths tiase admirers Of the drama will be Oh
baud to night, in regiments. They have some
thing new at last.
That ever welcome ''od Sexton" is to be sung
by Mr. Geo. Kunkle. performance that the public
afeoniy able to wiring from him ence year, and
consequently good deal ''soughE after"
The widows Vioim," with new actor in II.
closes the performance. The beuefc iary deserves
full house il taste in the ornamental depart
ments OF the drama, and a courteous bearing, are
tisles to the same, and from the appearance Of the
box sheet, We shouldn't be surprised if even
"stsnding room" 10 not scarce to night.
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Fey "HERRING's FIRE Poor SAPEs,"
WITH POWDER PROOF LOCKS."-Few bust
hess men can afford to be without ono of these m
valuable SAFER, TO protect thor accounts, bonds,
money &C. from FIRE and BURGLARS. Policies
of insurance do not protect them. One Safe mag
insure them for 100 years
KNOW LES WALF0RD Agents.
fe 25-5t 81 Pearl street.
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a& Positively ONLY sOR Two WEEKS
LONGER ALI who want good PICTURES At COST.
should come at once to II Main Street, Whitehursts
old Gallery, as WATSON Will remain only few
weeks longer.
KeooIIect, if you want cheap and good PIC
TUNgS You must call at II Main street.
rS-rho GALL&kY and El&rURES are for sale,
and will be sold low. JaB-lmlI
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Ey% NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE Com
PANY.-nUTUAL system.
Ganssat Gg525 0Ol.56s

sr NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE Com
PANY-IUTUAL system.
Capital 81, 595 ,9OI.56!
With One hundred Thousand Dollars oeposlted
with tha state Comptroller OF New York. 10 meet
any lawful demand which tho Company taii 10 pay
40 ger cent of the annual premium Will be loaned
the thSQTed when desired.
Dividends declared annually, and have averaged
about forty per cent.
II not insured you should call st once and procure
policy ga your life; No matter whether young or
| Old, married or single
You should insure at once. for many reasons:
EirstRecdNSC il Is less EEPENsIV8 than II VIII be
J when YUU becoms older.
Second-BecauSe if in HEALTH you Will pass med
| zeal erdHsindt, on and BE ACCEPTED
Third-LIFE IS UNCERTAIN. and DELAYS ARE DASGH
R0bs. - -
| The MAN PROFESSIONAL or NON PROFESSIONAL who
| is dependent upon SALARY for susTENANcE should
the loss of HUSBAND and FATHER may be added EA-
| PosUaE to INSULT and POVERTY
MEDICAL EXAMINERS:
10. i. COLEMAN. NJ. y.
JAS FL. CONWAY. VI. D.
CHAs. e WORTHAM,l .osr,s
100 Main street.
| Few doors above the Custom House.
4 W TsOTTRR. General Agent.
LIVERPOOL AND LONDON
FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMFY.
CAPITAL Si0,90o,00oi ,,S,,,,, -,
THE UNITED STATES.
The
| LIABILITY OF SHAREHOLDERS UNLIMITED
The Revenue of the Company derived IRON Pre-.
miums of Insurance exceeds Two Million Dollars
| annually The COMPANY Is therefore prepared to
tionsl risks They will issue policies ter loss or
damage by fire on Buildings, MERCHANDISE. House
hold Furniture S SaA IS - On wS 6,Tr' 'srp'
K. W. WYATT Aseh1s'
ja1-ts ONCE 100 Main street.
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local MATTERS.

cuAvp SwENeLIss TsAfs notion
A., r.;6.v last. VIM. n Noiaud, of Midd'eburg.
TouAoun county. Vs., was ssindled ent "a 80.
N tho Central Railroad cars, While Nas wa. -
The depot ia this city. by transacHou " i,,,n.
liar shsrpress. While Mr.. holland was s,'""s
An the cars and a few m ates before their depsr-
,n,a . nsrson rspressnting hiKsslf as Mr.. iai'
lin a merchant of Mobile, took see. Wy 80
and remarked that Re was monieo.atn! 49,
ing the arrival of creditor Mr. DAVIS, COM
mission merchan, Of Richmond, who ne nso teie'
grabbed from Mobile to meet MN AT tue eehtta'
ears. and he would pay him. Directly af'er this
communication the "Mr. pavis" rushed up IN
great hurry: aud shaking hands With Hardin,
nresnntea a bill Of So, holding at the same time
inc di,paich, and a forged receipt OF Adams
Co.'S Express, said that be had forwarded certain
goods With this statement Hardin at once pro-
fessed 10 10 satisfied, and drew out roll OF bank
notes perhaps all of the same kind, of 800 each,
aud selecting one, offered IL 20 Davis for payment.
Davis went out. hut soon returned, stating that
ne could not get il changed, upon which Hardin
called on the gentlemen in the car TO be kind
enough t. change the note, as he was compelled TO
60 North. Among the rest, he applied to Mr.. Nos
land. who stated he only had $40, upon which Har.
din said he ojuid raise $50, aud asked MIR \. to
AXE the 800 note, and keep IL sill they could
-at 10 place TO have it broken. At the first
depot. about 1--WE miles from Richmond Hardin
eft has seat under some pretext, and vam0sed -
As the 81 called Hardin had n large roll Of these
notes perheps Of the same kind, 1t may be we'll to
describe then, that the public may not be again
deceived. The one now in Mr.. hollands posses
sion purporfs 10 be issued at Kirkland, Ohio. and
called the Kirkland Safety Society Bank Of OHIO
Eigdop, President. Hardin looked 20 be about IL
years OF age. Davis younger looking. ftis t. be
hoped that the knaves may be caught aud dealt
with summarily.
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oui > VI w
MAGGIE MITCHELL

PkrgRsBCRG, Feb 22. lsg
TO Miss MAGGIE MITCHELL:
Yoar very kiGd and hAttering note. teDderiptta
me the aid OF YOU yAiuable services the Occas1a
of NY benefit on the 25th Inst. has been duII 10
ceived. | accept with gratitude your generon. Of
fer, and believe me. will ever cherish with grateful
recollection this unexpected mark Of yeur gener.
osity
Wishing you every success throu9hlife
Iremain your obt dent servant,
TAOS l. MOYLEY
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The 1
Nsrcba
SPIN
and tfs
exhibit
stocks Z
FORE.
that tn
exarnin
As he
rope ms
line. an
plete IL
wants
T 70 n
passed
selves :
bel ocl
per cen
ORD
at ali &
ton.
Dtrhi
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SAM'L VI PRICE,
WIN ii GORDON,
WIN J EGGLESTON,
JOHN TEMPLE.

Richmond, Jan, Tat. IS3Y
n. B-Persons INDEBTED to the late concern of
Price q Watkins and those having claims against
it will cali on Us tor settlement
"a i-dlm II co.
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NJ FOE PETEPeBURG,-

U X fErE a1;lo III
SnIpes WA rue regularly between Richmond aud
Peters burg, leaving Richmond every Monday, and
Petersburg every Thursday.
Fret 9ht will be received at the lower she'd the
Dock just above Worthsm's Warehouse, every Fri
day ard saturday. For freight apply t.
fo 2j-tg A LEE. Agent.
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n@THR MUTUAL Benefit

HEXE
VIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
DIVIDEND, JAN Isr. 1889. 40 PER CENT.
Dividends paid to Jany LIST. 1889 ....s .l6i.57 26
Accumulation. ...do...... ....doa..$3 D0l, $50 81
The insured can give his note for half the pre-
MUM if over $50.
NO Company aft lords more advantages or better
security TO the IN -urei.
f. 23-5t KNOWLES L WALFoRD, Agents.
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a5~ No EXCUSE FOR BAD BREAD -
SEMPLE'S Infallible BAKING POWDER, the
cheapest and best article for making Loaf hread
Biscuits. Batter ami Buckwheat Cakes. Pastry, &c
JOHN w GARLICk. manufacturer and sole pro
rrietor Market Place. franklin street. For sale by
all Drug Eists AID rocers.
KING AND QUEEN Co. Feb 10. 1883.
Ihave used "Sempie's In aiiible Baking Powders"
in my tamil =, and do not ne,ita'e TO say that
gard them as superior TO any / have ever usod -
To lovers of good. wholesome. light sweet bread,
woul1 heartily recommend trial of these Pow
deIs. CHARLES BURGESS.
MARL HILL Henrico. l4th Oct, 1855
DR. GARIICK-Dear Sir: Having used to some con.
siderable exreLt your "Sempies Baking Powder"
unheststingly pronounce it TO lie superior to any
thing that has been used in my family for the pur-
poses for which it is recoInU,e ndet.
fe 22-5t THOM IS BlNEOkD.
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r,ox.sI uo keHxoSD, February 18th, Is;s
FIR: We are uawii Jag that the prasept uaa,
shouio be brought TO a close without eynresa,h
0sr esteem Tor yo0 as gentleman and our snns
clstion OF your untiriBg Efforts as a Thas,gy.te,
hanase-: and that this may be accomplshsJ 70 To-
mdfe sUBsTAsTIAL manner, we request that ION 81,
accept Il a COMPLEMENTARY BENEFIT =, s ~,
hands OF your many friends and admirers a, .es
d. SO without being considered otEeious we 49,
respectfully suggest that the pric. OF each Tckdh
placed at ONE DOLLAR.
Trusting that this will meet with your epnrr,,
tion We remain, f'~F
Your obsdient servants
VIM kitchie. WIN FRI,
.Tehn II Richardson, Writ Robiraon
Mm biOyo, James Dove,
Dr Beale, r Ridpvav
John Hammersley, FVMsbonsx
Jonn hady, John Creme, IT.
~ NortSh. Thomas " Eppes,
Twin scott, and others
RICHMOND Feb. 49, lsse =,
GENTLEMEN-four very kind and ate ring l,tts,
is received and await myself of tue opportnnit.
afforded in its reception TO express nS thaaI
throu ID YOU. to the public OF the city who have
generously counte aancsf and encouraged the a.
forte OF the paaacementto cater to its urin,
the season. Receiving your offer az Al expression
OF the public feeling. l would most respectfully
name FRlpAYtvsuiBg. February 18th AZ the Tin q
for the proposed BENEFIT For your favorable
sentm mt. regarding my Eef please accept m pooy
but sincere thanks.
THOMAS l. MOXLRY
To Messrs. Richie, j. ri. Richardson, Or n ale
VIM Lloyd, and others fe2l-td
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| osT-Somewhere il the city, my Free
- Papers They were 10 a pocket book Twill
give a reward for their delivery at this office
JOSEPH CHILDkESS
70 "a -2t* free man of color
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FRESH supplies received weekly, Of
WINGS celebrated PARMA CRACKE RS, for
lnvalids, Dyspeptic Children. &c. &c, FOR sale in
large or snail quantities. and sent TO any part Of
toe country. Alec, orders received for PLAIN or
ORNAMENTAL CAKES. PYRAMIDS, JELLIES
ICE CREAM, NUTS. FRUIT, FRENCH CON FEC
IloNERf and PRESERN IS. or anything in the
Confectionery Business, at
JOHN J RICHARDSON'S,
206 Main street near 9Th street.
Goods carefully packed. and warranted 10 give
satisfaction. fe el-cwytkd3fa
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So GREAT SACRIFICE OF

k- GREAT SACRIFICE OF
RICH RAGLANS AND CLOAKS,
At r FZEKIEI's, go Main street,
Selling regardless OF cost omake room Tor spring
Goods. Rich HEAD DRESSES and Fancy HAIR
PINS; Extension SKIRTS of all kin1s, from to 30
Springs. For cheap Goods, call at the Cloak and
Mantle Depot, SO Main street.
GA X tLkhIEb-
eB- NOTICE EMBROIDERING PAT
TERMS stamped on Linen, Flannel. Velvet Ribbon
and all working materials, at the shortest notice.
and on reasonable terms.
Also all kinds of tINKING done az 226 Broad
street between Sd and 4th. le 15-29%
MW~ Co PARTNERSHIP NOTICE.-SAM L
NJ PRICE, having purchased the entire inte-
restot JOEL Is WATKINS, i'll the late concern OF
PRICE Il WATKINS, has associated with him in
the business WIN IL GORDON and WM J EGGLk-
STuN late of the house of I PRICE a Co. and
JOHN LEhPLE, late with PRICE L WATKINS. under
the style of
SAMUEL NJ. PRICE g. CO,
who y i'll continue the Retail and Wholesale DRY
GOONS BUSINESS in the house recently occu
pied by PRICE & WATKINS, No l57 Msien ST., square
belew the Banks.
They respectfully solicit the patronage OF their
friends customers and the public
With increased facilities aud experience, they
hope to be able to offer assortment OF foods at
all times equal 10 any in the city, and such indu
ments will invite the patronage which they soli
cit All orders for goods will be prom pity and faith
fully executed
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To the Ladies and Gentlemen Of the Kichnpnd
Theatre:
/ accept, with pleasure. your kind prali,r tnyo
luuteer your services tor my Com plnsntary H,n,-
fit, On the 18th inst feeling assured 1t is actu,ed
by the kin est feelings and gooi will towards he
and which. through my life believe me- aSirs Id
gentlemen, shall ever tie my study 10 deserve I
VERY respectfully, yours,
TH0s L MOXLEL
To Mrs III Reid, Mr. and Mrs Philip, MrE
II Bailey, Mr IL harkins. Ar Johnston, ir
III A LsDgaOn, and others.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-03-14
2 Talaillg S'ir9inian.
Tho Virginia Election.

OrroslrioN MovIMrNr--Wc perceive by the
Richmond papers that the canvass in Virginia has
commenced IN right good I'D inshoned earnest
way. Mr.. Lctchcr, on tho democratic side aud
Mr. Goggin ior the opposition are nominally
lIctlng the sullraGcs of the people for the guber
Material chnr Of the Old Dominion; but the fnct of
the matter really is as tho Enquirer puts it, who
shall he the candidate and whit shall bc tho man-
her Of organizing the opposition for ls6R For
this great stake Mr.. Goggin and MIR Lc,rhcr will
contest every inch of ground in the Old dominion
after the mnnncr of tho immortal campaign nst
preceding tho election of Mr. Buchanan. when the
combined Whg and Know Nothing forces were
routed by Field Marshal Wise. That fight went n
great way in settling the succeeding Presidential
CANVASS and the contest now opened, with equal
preparation, is comparatively ns important.
The forces nearly cqunl. Mr.. Lctchcr, to
be sure, has II certain nominal prcpondcrnnce; but
the democracy oi Virginia is not exactly u happy
family. Mr. Guggns rnrtisnus are fighting Tor
liic,and they Will present firm front. Tho cam
peign IL 10 be conducted in the usual way--nll
the places IN the Commonwealth to be can, ,assed
bN each candidate Mr., Goggin has already com
meneed his canvass 1T 'rdiord.nnd Mr. lctchcr's
hr-t appointment IL made for Shenandoah on the
.th inrt. .tod day. At the same date Mr.. Goggln
Is L. he nj llrhuond, and address II meeting there
$ there is ldtlc difrulty about making tho mp
r3ittments agree, but we npprrh"nd that between
two such line old Virginia gentlemen ns Messts.
lei.hcr aud ,.oPptn such misundcrsintdingwi
l. onl temporary. and that they viii Traverse the
State together, t',otou, ,hy discussing aud scnta
tios thu political questions oftho day. from every
lint 81 View. The rrrss. too, will l,r earnest aud
the llelmond papers l'cgin to show that srnsmud
e vitality which is only awakened hy mn impor
tant contest.
lo the country nj large the Importance Of tlns
Virginia election, ns well the contest IN Kentucky
anl several ntler STATE where the opposition is
hetng ~ ,an Ard, can hardly hc ovcrrntcd. II the
opposition ia ryuin should wnI--nnl they have
soin" chailccH Tor Nrt"rN--ur II they should mnko
saeh gam IA to show that the dcmornl zntinn and
,llsintrgratinn ol the democracy is understood and
coll l"mnrd hy thc masses IT th" people. there will
h. "A grand opening for the formation "i II const-
tutl"na party on hrou,l national grounds aud with
"A fair chance for success in 1850 At the same
time. the black republicans and abolition fanatics
nl thc North will receive blow from which they
mny NEVER recover. The Virginia election is rcal.
~ the opening oi the Presidential campaign, aud
It's result will be looked Tor with degree Of inter
est second only tothnt of the great event itself
" L. HJhd
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1859-03-14
Slavery in New Mexico

Negro slavery - fully recognized and property
in slaves amply protected by r, recent "'t 'i the
New MeX"'" legislature ms act passed unaI'-
lmon~iy III one branch, ana without IL dissenting
voice III the other.
This act defines snrh as III" 'rcatc IN II ~ slaves
to be persons OF African descent, and Is not to be
construct 50 rs to include rc"ns
1t dcnonnccs the same penalty for killing a
slave that is visited on the homicide OF white
man For stealing or "n''c'ng away slave the
penalty is not less than tour years imprisonment,
and may be ten, ana II hllo I'll hot less tha' sooo
nor more than $1,000. .lccompliccs in the steal
lfg are treated rs principals. Any person fraud
nlenly furnishing slaves free papers is liable to