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The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1859-05-19

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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-04-12
0 G. w. HOPKINS.

We are sorry to see that this sentleInan's po-
sition, as 4 candidate for the Legislature, is en-
tirely misunderstood, not only at home, but
abroad. The writer of this never has voted for
Judge Hopkins, nor does he know that he ever
will, but we cannot refrain from doing him an
act of sheer justice. Everybody that knows
Judge Hopkins, knows that he does not desire
the Office for which he is a candidate. He was
not willing to serve even his own party in the
Legislature; but when he was called upon in
writing by a very large number of gentlemen
of all parties, he did not feel at liberty to re-
fuse. Wings and Americans joined Democrats
in this call, because they knew that they could
not elect a gentleman of their own party, and
they desired as able a Democrat as possible
In acceding to their wishes and announcing
himself, Judge Hopkins neither sacrifices or
compromises any principle he holds As a De-
mocrat, but, on the contrary, carries out to its
fullest the fundamental Democratic doctrine Of
yielding to the wishes Of the majority .ibihg-
dan Jiruiuidn (WHi1.)
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-04-12
rom the NnaVisN1o"H sI''N VI "V"V'
OUR STATE CANDIDATES.

The nominees for our State offices are now
fairly in the field, and a proud galaxy Of dis
tinguished nalne it is. The people, we are
sure, will rally to the rescue, with an ardor and
enthusiasm but rarely before manifested.
The untiring and persevering efforts Of our
candidate for Governor is arousing the Democ-
racy wherever he has yet spoken, and from the
lowlands to the hill-tops one universal shout
goes forth. The gifted orator, Montague, will
soon be in the field, with Mr.. Gogsin's record
in hand, and with an ability and spirit bold
enough to lay it bare to the execration of the
people Of Virginia. Our own accomplished
Tucker, if needs be, will not falter, if it becomes
necessary in defence Of the great principles Of
Virginia, to ring his clarion voice in behalf OF
the faith Of the fathers"
Mr.. Faulkner is pursuing the canvass with
his usual zeal and industry. From all points
we have the most cheering accounts. The gas
cenade of the Opposition" seems but to have
raised the lion from his lair, and is sweeping
Opposition slang like chaff before the wind. In
the public discussions which have occurred,
Mr.. +. has been eminently successful, and his
maligncrs and traducers shrink like culprits
driven to the wall.
On with the good work, say we. You have
right and justice as your incentive, and the
tirne-honored principles of our good old State as
Your reward.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-04-12
SINGULAR

The Opposition" papers at the North, as
far as We have observed, are in favor of the
election of Mr.. Goggin, the Opposition can
didate for Governor of Virginia. They desire
the defeat of John L.ctcher, the Democratic
candidate, although some Of them admit that
the prospect of such a result is very slight.
There is one fact connected with this mat
ter which looks rather singular, not to say
mysterious. In the Northern States, the OPP
position is made up largely of anti-slavery men,
who denounce slavery as a sin, and slave hold
ers as the worst Of people. Their opposition
to the Democratic party is based chiefly on its
alleged pro-slavery proclivities, and they fight
all their political battles, from President down
to town constable, on the slavery issue.
In Virginia, on the contrary, the charge
made by the Opposition" against Mr.. Letcher,
is, that he is not sound on the slavery question;
that he once favored emancipation, or at least
endorsed a pamphlet favoring such a measure,
and, therefore, is not entitled to the confidence
of shareholders, while Mr.. Goggin on that
question is beyond suspicion, an out and out
advocate and supporter of slavery. We con
TESS our inability to understand the consistency
Of the Northern Opposition in supporting Cog.
gin, or desiring his success. Perhaps it is all
right.-[New York Journal Of Commerce.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-04-12
The First Defeat of the Opposition in virginia-Ths
Portsmouth Election.

The first election in Virginia since the organ
ization of the Opposition" was held at Ports
mouth, Va, on Saturday, April ID.
The hopes of the Opposition were great
they nominated their most popular man, the
present State Senator, Col. D~aughtrcy. All the
old Wings were coming over to them by their
account. and they were to inaugurate, as they
did in 1855, a political revolution. On account
of an alleged offence offered by Mayor Grice,
which arose from Il misunderstanding, over tif
ty of the Irish voters were pledged to vote
against him. The night before the election
there was unbounded enthusiasm among the
Gogsinites, but all to no avail. At the close Of
the polls next day, Grice, the Democratic can
didate. was elected by 23S majority. Ports
mout has commenced the grand rout of the
Opposition, which is to be c~onsummatcd on the
4th Thursday in May by Letchcr's triumphant
election.
In ls55. at the Mayors election preceding
the Governors election, Fiskc, the know-No.
thing candidate, was elected by $50 majority.
Flournoy's majority was only s6. Our friends
may put Portsmouth down for 100 majority for
John Letcher. - .NoGtoH Arg'".
Richmond continued the noble work begun
by Portsmouth.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-04-12

,.n w. coed and all sections Of the country
CAM can DC saved ~ aa 80 soon %, as the Democratic party
can be destroyed-and the everlasting s.s,n tim pc political m.Sa
} u s;re y q, to truth and fair dealing. hate
tTa e Rsnnbiican party, because Of its narrow
.m %meanness. But l hate the Democracy
,nore because it has proven itself to be more
dangerous, in its general tendencies, more false
in its details, and led by men, in general, with
out intellect, who are disposed to destroy the
peace of society. to keep political position RI,
Their than resort to honest private labor-anu
because the principles and methods USED oy ~
in order to sustain its organization, are such us
will always keep its weakest and most "rIns,
headed. reckless men in front us leaders, while
all its best men have to remain behind. 1t
would take me some pages to show the reasons
which | am not disposed to do at present
Yours. truly.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-04-12
From the Washington Union OF April To-
tn TIE pTIpT1r

Having disposed OF the Union newspaper 10 Mr.
tco. ". bowman, my connection with il ha, ceased
Ny relations 10 the paper during the period oil i'
proprictor,iip have been purely OF Il business na
ture; its editorial management has been under th'
exclusive control OF the gentlemen who retired iron
the concern about two weeks ago.
The books and papers belonging TO the II mon
establishment have been placed in the hands oil Mr.
Jane, VI. Towers. No. 10, ID street, near seventh
who i, fully authorized 20 collect all suns in" On ac
count of tie paper. Having conducted the ~ Mon
~ q central Democratic press. nj i considerable rccn
mary sacrifice to myself, ] may appeal with justice
To- those indebted 10 the concern promptly !" RENT
the amount due to Mr.. Towers, who j. alone author
lied 10 adjust the affair, oi the office.
canno, close nv connection with the IT mon
withou, rendering my sincere thanks 20 the -ut>cri
bcr- of the paper for the supper, they have kind:
accorded To il. &. WENDELL.
CSIoS OFFICE. WAsHlSGTuS, April .. l-j:.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-04-12
COMING EAST.

The burden Of the song of the Richmond
.Whir" has been for several weeks past tia'
Mr. Letcher was afraid to face the outraged
E;,.t. but the fact appears to be that whie
Gorcin is very anxious to escape from the est
and leave Mr.. Letcher to traverse it Alone our
candidate has turned upon Mr. Goggin anu
proposed to follow him through the East
The Wing has itcratcd and reiterated ,hS
CRY of fear to meet the voters of the East uh-
til many persons began to think the Wing
really believed what it said. But here, IRON
the Stanton "vindicator," is its quletus:
JouN LErcHER IN TIL; EAST.
We can only be happy whei we see otherS
smiling too-wc therefore, PROPOSE inls MORN
ing. to disclose to our readers the oiesseu IT,
dinrs that the efforts of the Industrious mar
tyr to evade the deadly knife OF our S@hami"a
nv chief. have proved q total "I.e a"a..
Jy,n Leicher, the man Of many soaps, colnes
rejoicing in the East." ITO ''incarnadine us mutt
tudinous' streams Nith the blood OF VIM. Ia.
Goggin, whose ~nerciless gauntlet will begin,
be L cell remembered, in Charlottesville, on
Monday next. Let every one be there.
And 10! in tic meanwhile, the subject West
will be trayer,ed by Lieut.. r. L. Montague
1.-The army Of occupation" who, like .Alexan-
der, SHOULD weep that nothing is left him there
to conquer. But should some audacious Porus
rise, Nc can only say, may God have mercy on
the poor devil. for Montague will have none.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-04-12
THE CLARKE JOURNAL" AND MR.. FAULKNER

We have noticed, i'll examining our country
exchanges, the Clarke Journal in its insane
attacks upon the integrity Of the Democratic
party Of that District, by its reckless assaults
on Mr.. Faulkner. Personal feeling prompts
these assaults upon the nominee OF the Demo
cratic party, and hence they must prove 'npo'
tent. While we can readily allow great lati'
tude of discussion before a nomination. We
must demand a fair course towards the noini-
nee after his selection. The Clarke journal
does great injustice to the Democratic party
The anti Faulkner Convention. prompted by
personal malice, cannot assemble fifty out OIL
the seven thousand five hundred Democratic
voters in the District. In Jefferson, we are
informed, the meeting consisted of seren; in
Hampshire there were three; in Clarke the
meeting was to take place OH the 9Th inst; in
Berkeley there were some eight or ten; in Lou
doun some three or four; and not one in Frede-
rick. Page, Warren and Morgan--in all, not
thirty. Such a Convention will scarcely as
sum the responsibility Of dividing and dis
tracing the Democratic party; nor can we be-
lieve that even thirty men can be found in that
District willing to stand before the State in the
unenviable attitude of a~sSailing 4 Democratic
nominee, from motives CT mere personal hostili-
ty.
Such a Convention will be the first of its
kind in Virginia. The asSemblage in So
lemn c~onclave Of the personal enemies
Of a Democratic nominee. to defeat the
nomination Of their party, because OF personal
ill-will against the candidate will be an anomaly
in the annals Of Virginia. Let the delegates to
that anomalous Convention pause and reflect
upon their position-ifthey can urge any political
objection against Mr.. Faulkner, it was their duty
to have made it public in the nominating Con-
%vention; and, if they cannot vote for the nomi-
nee of the Convention, let them either dcsist
from voting, or, as bold men, go over to Mr..
Boteler. 1t will display more fairness to vote
for Mr.. Boteler, than to seek Mr.. Faulkncr's de-
feat by disorganizing the party.
This attempt at DISCRIMINATION finds a will
ing herald in the Clarke Journal a paper which
hoists the name Of Mr.. Hunter for the Presi-
dency, Mr.. Letcher for the Governorship-the
fortunes of neither will be advanced by the adj
vocacy Of such a p%aper-while its pucrile as
saults upon Gov. Wise and Mr.. Douglas excite
commisseration rather than anger.
Every Democrat should reflect where the
'Clarke Journal may lead him, before agreeing
to follow. Mr.. Faulkner, panoplied by a Demo
cratic nomination. can smile at all the efforts of
personal malice by which he may be assailed.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-04-12
FROM WASHINGTON CITY.

WASHINGTON, April l0.-Captain j. r. Sands
has received preparatory orders for the COM
mand of the Brazil Squadron.
Neither the Department Of State nor that of
the Navy has received official intelligence from
the Paraguay expedition.
The receipts from customs at New York for
the week ending April llth, were nine hundred
thousand dollars.
There are Il great number Of Democratic pol
iticians here who are anxiOusly casting the
chances for the future.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-04-12
DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATIVE NOMINATIONS.

Thomas NJ. lsbell, of Jefferson county, has
been nominated by a Democratic Convention
the candidate for the Senate from tho District
composed of Berkeley and Jefferson counties.
For many years Mr.. |. was u most efficient
Senator from the Buckingham District.
John Thomas Gibson and Vim. A. Morgan,
are the Democratic nominees to represent JEFF
ferson county in the House OF Delegates.
Joseph Duckwall has been nominated by a
Convention, without opposition, for reelection
to the House from Morgan county.
Rice D. Montague has accepted the "accla-
nation nomination of the Christiansburg
Convention, as the Democratic candidate for
the House for Montgomery county.
The Legislative Convention for Frederick
county, after several ballots, unanimously nom.
mated Martin R. Kaufman and George W.
Ward as the Democratic candidates for the
JIN,sa
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-04-12

SUDDEN DEATH IN LorpoUS CouSrY.-We
notice the sudden death Of Col Humphrey B.
Powell, which occurred at his residence in
Middleburg, Va, on Wednesday morning last.
He was attacked with paralysis on the 9th in
slant and died about three o'clock the next
morning. He was a member of the Legisla-
ture and leaves q large family.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-04-12
DIED.

Dlyn. in Columbia. r!uvanna county, on Tuesday night.
April 9Th, ut ~ minutes TO II o'clock, LEONARD o., the
second son Of VIM. -. and 4. T.. Petit, aged four years,
eight months and nine days.
Thus has passed away, In the bud OF lie. hi. dear little
boy-H darling child Of his bere!t and griei-stricken parents,
and a general favoriic Of n large circle of relatives and
friends. who mourn his early death. II. was 4 child Of ex-
rraordlrsry promise, and his sprightl:ness and general
intelligence excited the lore aud admiration OF all who met
him. Though hi. sweet little face ION earth will be seen no
more, hi. dear little form. ever missed In the family circle
Of hi. earthly father. and his little soul has taken It's flight
To the ".pirit land yet, his innocent and Interesting pratt
tie will finger long In the memory Of all who knew him.
Drn, At Oath. Middlesex county, on the morning OF the
9s,h ul., OF Group, RICHARD ylRGISIrS, Infant son Of
William 5. and Ann II. Blackburn, aged three months aud
one day.
This little bud, a tender flower,
God gave 10 show his wondrous power;
He gave il for a single hour.
II came to show It's angel face
And with IL came sustaining grace
Then went TO Heaven, It's native place.
Then may We, 10 this world Of care,
To meet our babe In Heaven prepare,
And dwell with God forever there.
% Wing and Examiner please copy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-04-12
MIR. LErcHER,s APPOINTMENTS

The Democratic candidate for Governor, Mr..
Le,cher, will address the people at the follow
ing places and dates:
Weston, April 18th
ClarkSburg, April 10Th
phillippi, April 10th
ParkcrShurg, April 18th
Wheeling, April 2lst
Fairmont, April Ord
Romncy, April 26th
Martinsburs, April 2Sth
CharleStown, April 18th
Winchester, April %0th.
Other appointments will be announced this
week. Mr.. Gogsin is respectfully requested
to meet Mr.. Letcher at these appointments for
fair discussion.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-04-12
pErERsRERG MARKETS A

CorTOS-EnquIry for prime grades Of cotton, vito SALES
80 bales at l.& s 12k; inferior grades still dull.
COE>-aOc. and active.
T~oB,CcO-The market for Leaf showed more actiTi,! %
We notice the sale of a fancy manufacturing hha at tl;N
and 4 box at t2I.5l. Receipts are on the increase.
Wharf.-The market II lower to-day. We quote pf7s
white al tl.I5, and red SIX TO / 81.
~Gr,So-Peruvian 40. Kettiswsll's &J2, Re.se',}0, Ei'
A.. Sombrero "a, Nevasa AS.
BiCoS-There Is a good demand at steady prices. iVI .
l0xc. for sides; N to ~ for Shoulders. Virginia B-e1
/. ,iul at inlsr
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-04-12
WAsHNeroN's BIRrH.pAY IN PRUSSIA.

\ dinner was given in Berlin, on the ODD
Feb, by Gov. Wright, the American Minister,
in honor of Washinston's birthday. About
seventy persons were present. An old gentle.
man was there, hale and vigorous, who had,
when young, been acquainted with Washing
ton-thc Senator .Adami, from Bremen, now
nearly IS years Of age. The venerable Baron
Humboldt was also present and made n short
address, rs did also several Americans.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-04-12
For the Enquirer.
CHESTERFIELD SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

Messrs. Editors:-In a late issue of the En-
quirer' find. over the signature of "Dcmocra-
CIV of Chesterfield" a communication address
ed to the voters of Cumberland, Powhatan and
Chesterfield, in which it is stated that our pre-
sent faithful State Senator, Vim. Old, Jr., Esq,
had removed to Richmond for the purpose Of
editing a political journal, and that in consc-
quence it would become necessary to elect some
one to succeed him; that agreeably to usage,
Chesterfield had the right to furnish the man,
and the claims ofB ii. Nash, Esq, are brought
to the notice of the voters Of the district.
As a Cumberland man, | take great pleasure
in responding to the call Of the Democracy Of
Chesterfield, and am free to concedc to her all
that she claims. The sterling Democracy Of
Cumberland, always loyal, just and disintcrcst-
cd, ] am sure, will not only yield to the just
claims of Chesterfield, but will accept with en-
tire satisfaction the man Of her choice. MIR.
Nash is we'll and lavorably known in Cumber-
land, and he has many warm personal friends
here, who appreciate his worth and would be
highly gratiticd at his elevation. The favora-
bic relations which he ~Sustains to the three
counties composing the district, being 4 native
Of Powhatan, a resident Of Chesterfield, and
well known in Cumberland, so readily point
him out as the man, that there should be no
difficulty in awarding him the position, by COM
mon consent, without the interposltlon Of q
convention.
/ cannot close this communication without
the expression of the sincere regret which all
must feel at the prospect of losing the services
our present senator, Mr.. Old. His upright,
candid and manly department; his firmness and
independence: his sterling good sense, and his
faithful devotion to the rights, the honor and in
,erest of the South, have given him a strong
hold upon the affections and confidence Of the
people; and he will retire from their service
with their best wishes for his happiness and
success. CUMBERLAND.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-04-12
SPAIN AND CUBA.


Recently, in the Spanish Chamber of Depu-
ties, a call having been made for the production
of the papers relative to the negotiations between
the United States, France and England for the
acquisition Of Cuba to America
1.-The Minister of Foreign Affairs replied that
some deputies had expressed a desire to see the
administration of Cuba improved, and the Pre-
sident of the United States expressed the same
wish. The opinion Of the President was, that
Spain did not administer Cuba well, and that
the United States, on account of their higher
intelligence, had q moral duty to fulfil, which
was to purchase the island. The Government
could not allow this idea about Cuba to remain
uncontradicted. All Governments had labored
70 improve the condition Of that Island, and the
present Cabinet has been constantly occupied
with measures calculated to give the inhabi-
tants Of the island the share they ought to pos
sess in their internal administration, without
COMPROMISING the ties which unite them to the
mother country.
'The best reply to the representations Of
certain orators of the United States was the
prosperity of the island Of Cuba. That the
question of the acquisition OF the island was
imposing and menacing could not be denied
Nevertheless, the Government declared that it
felt all the security which its great national re-
sources were calculated to inspire. 1t had not,
however, rendered insult for insult, as that
would probably have aggravated the question.
1t had conducted itself with prudence and dig
nifty, and had not applied for assistance to any
other Power. If any other foreign Power had
offered assistance, the Government would have
felt grateful, but it would not have accepted of
it, because it did not think any aid was neces-
sary. As no diplomatic documents existed on
the guestion, which happily was almost termi.
mated, the Government hoped N. Badia would
be satisfied with the explanations given, and
withdraw the motion"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-04-12
N.,inr:ty M Ru,l..r.

,or Rnil,r. who would not have done 80 Il the De-
moer.tic party had made nominations: hui. III we"
II Mr. biryc,' independent, run, "n his own h99A
.,,l -c.ronsihili,v. ,l. above .gUrc- show .ha; lie
W.. b,a:,n no, by 900. bu; b! 3i3: DigseS - no"
ready 10 take the editor Of the VIII: ai ~, own
ynrl. in .ny Kind Of bet. To- prove. that the "las ,
s.,rrtion thu, Gosgin will " roll! NJ ;!:tccn hundred
ma;orty in this city On the fourth Thursday IN May
!" N h,.h LIa,herun,ki.e ana dclu.ivo Soc,ini>m .
.,nI. moreover. the Colonel wonders why .re!i +"
good looking editor canno, calmly ;.!k rAii?Ha'!y
wi;L,u, ri!.ne on such ,fg4rof'se agony, which 10
h,iIy .,,,., viii. his aniablc phy>!"gnomy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-04-12
NORFOLK MARKETS. APRIL Q.

CoRs.-Yellow, per bush-l, Sc; White, s.ss2; Mixed, g
MEAL, per bushel, 9Gal0Oc.
WHEAT Prime White, per bushel, 81 5al -; PIE
Red, l 40aI 80.
RLorK-Family, per Dbl, s.as %; Extra, ! -;i' - :.
perfe, 6 JDaG ~.
0AIs, per bu,hel, +saJD.
CoTrOS. per pound, lsHc.
Hay, per c~t., iiayOc. 9,
LME-Thomssion. per cargo. 1Oa'jc; ". c., u .3Ai .
B.coy.-vIr.inIa and North Carolina, hog round. per
l0aiOHc: Hams. iiHai2.c; Sides, lOc: Midd!!nE', w
Western Sides, 9Ha9l4: Western Shoulders, &c.