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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-04-11
The Hero Of the Fight IN the Gulf of
l.t.,Iat4 i..1lE.l Mexico.tI3g gilll 9al


sk The Philadelphia Press noticing aths
news from the Gulf, says: a3Ae OF Goqs
ao Captain Thomas Turner. Of the Unitid
States sloop. of-war Saratoga, . citixsnipf
Pennsylvania, (his family nov, reading fs
Philadelphia led in the attack On the
corsairs. He is one Of the last men t.
act without orders or without fnll reilse.
ton and ample prevocation. He Is q.
though attached to . warlike. branch 'of
the public service. in every sense Of tHe
word Christian gentleman. a actite
and conscientious member Of the Episco-
pal church, and man Of the stricteit
morality Of department. No oaiest In
the navy is more thoroughly verssd u
maritime law, or more familiar With cur.
rent events.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-04-11
Every Man his own Prophets ois

ta4fk EVdry nAdu NIB OWu EtOPu0ts Sas
A man often assists himself to achieve
an object by declaring boldly his deter
mination to achieve it. This audaeity
sometimes propitiates favor and support.
Thus Benz. D'israeli when coughea
down in the House of Commons ss6al:
sSir, in my day I have attempted many
things. and have et isst succeededa The
day will come when this House win listen
to me-" And it did come. D'israeli In
a few years became leader in Parliament,
at whose lrising the House wss hushed
into silence. and by whose sharp sit md
graceful rhetoric it could be sroused jeio
the widest enthusiasm ,a., s9aos, baa
About the time California was begin.
ming to assume the proportions Of . State
DR. Gwin determined to emigrate thfshsf.
declaring to all his friends that whsp ahey
next saw him it would be . Senator from
the State. He kept his, word, aad hes
been Senator ever since with slight II.
terruption.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-04-11

AS Coop AS TRuE.-An old preacher
once took for his text, Adam, where art
thou?' and divided his subject into three
parts. First, all men are somewhere; se-
cond, some men are where they ought not
to be; and third, unless they take care they
would soon 6nd themselves where they
would rather not be-
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-04-11

A good old Dutchman and his ffoA sss
uphill gappiug time. when the latter asss
aCfulhstreteh, said: aes sa9l asmasiss cd
4 wish vas in Heben. ri ssm ca
Hans also yawned and rspiied: "a =,
Il wish I vas in der sthill house., .as,
The eyes of Sallie aew wide epen, ~
she exclaimed, 4 pc pound for you; yos
always wish yourself in der pest plses.sao
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-04-11

A preacher took passage on one Of he
Lake Erie steamers on Sunday lstely,
and before he had been long on board ks
applied TO the captain for leave to bold Q
religious meeting. The captain replied,
NO, for any minister who world travel =
Sunday is not St TO preach on board Of my
boat.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-04-11

IT is good rule always to back your
friends and face your enemies.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-06-01
Goo save the King!
NTode Of Taking the Census.

Tie following is the method adopted in
taking the census Of the United States. We
COPY from an address made by Mr. Kennedy,
Superintendent Of the census before the Amc-
rican Geographical and Statistical Society in
New York. At the present moment it will
doubtless he read with much interest:
The General Government has in each State
and Territory one or more judicial districts,
with each one Of which is connected Marshal,
who acts rs high sheriff in the District Court
of the United States. These Marshals are
required by law 10 subdividc their districts,
and to each Subrison to appoint an assistant,
taking care not to include greater population
(by estimate) than twenty thousand IN any one
subvision.
The assistants having been qualified (by
OATH for the proper performance Of their du.
Ties, are furnished, through the Marshal, with
blanks and instructions.
In the prosecution CT their duties, they are
required to make two copies Of their work.
The original returns arc filed with the clerk OF
the court of each county, and two copies arc
forwarded to the marshals, who transmit one
copy to the Secretary of State for his district
and the other to the census Office in Washing
ton.
The conversation to the marshal is in pro
portion to the population enumerated by his
assistants; should that exceed one million, he Is
paid one dollar for each thousand persons that
is so enumerated. Should the population re-
turned by his assistants be less than one mil.
ion he receives the sum Of 81 % for each one
thousand returned; system OF compensation
sufficiently moderate, but which may admit OF
the payment of q greater amount Tor Smaller
amount of work, as in the case Of marshal
whose returns include nine hundred aud Gfty
thousand persons, at 81 o5 per thousand per.
sons, no moro than he whose returns do not
exceed one million-an inequality not unequa!
in rating fees for mileage and service.
The assistants who perform the work ol emu
meration arc paid on different prlnciPsc, com
bininp. in a novel manner, compensation lot
labor md traye--onc that was found to woIk
very fairly and satisfactorily to the employers
and to the government His allowance is two
cents for each person enumerated; Tor eacn
farm ten cents: Tor each establishment Of pro.
ductivc industry fifteen cents; for social sta
tistics two per centum on amount allowed for
cnumcrating the population, and two cents for
each mortality return, with ten cents per mile
for travelling expenses, to be ascertalncd by
multiplying the square root Of the number Of
square miles in his division, the number Of
miles travelled, and eight cents per page for two
copies.
The Marshals and assistants in California,
Oregon, Utah and New Mexico, under the OF
Grafton Of an amendment law, receive conpeH-
sation at the discretion Of the Secretary OF lte
Interior, which is determined by The addition
Of one hundred per cent.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-06-01
4 Sound View.

The Charleston Mercury" has been favored
with the following extract Of letter from one
of the New York delegates to the Charleston
Convention, to gentleman in that city. We
suspect that the letter is from our friend H. 5.
Randall, the accomplished author Of the Life Of
Jefferson:
land, sir, shall ever for positive reasons
remember Charleston rs u gem Of the South,
occupying u proud position with her sister
cities, cxcelling all in an euviable degree in her
police and other municipal regulations, her
early history, the chivalrous character and pa
triotism of its inhabitants, her humane institu-
tons, including her mtigated slauery institu-
ton tending to the real happiness of the negro ;
not that talss scm67ancs Of humanity, which
proltsscdly says to the slave go free but
which in fact blights where it touches, and
leaves its deluded victim to wither and pine
away under the cold, freezing neglect of North,
ern 'puritans'-.f Northern philanthropy C:('
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-06-01
INDEPENDENCE ACADI
H0I.IINS INSTITUTE.

TJ,HE next session of this Institute for Young Ladies' will
omen on the sth Of June. and continue to the sh Of
April, lS60-ten months.
The board Of Instruction and Government consists Of
six gentlemen aud three ladies' and the of nstI
tIon embraces Eight Deparments-the English Language
Ancient Languages Modern Languages, Mathematics Ma
tura Sciences Mental and Moral Science, History and
Music Ornamental branches also taught
The Accommodations ample and elegant, and the ex'
tensTe grounds around the buildings beautiful and arac
tive inviting outdoor exercise and arordpg the bnes
opportunities fort
Holding the entire "Bo,etourt Springs property whose
medicinal waters are widely and svornby known, and en-
joyipg delightful summer climate, this school opens It's
sessions In the season and thus secures double
adyanage-the lighter studies OF the earlier part OF the
course ue thrown in midsummer and the pupils are en-
gagged their arduous and difficult duu durng the
winter An experience Of over ten years has demonstrated
the excellence and utility Of this arrangement
For board aud tuition, In all literary branches,
per session Of ten months. s............."..Sls w
Music and use OF instrument. 1J w
Painting ten TO forty dollars Payments half IN ad
vance, and half ut the close Of the session.
r. S--Thls institution Is nine hours ride from Rich.
nond md twelve from Washington Daily nrpuncaton
With the Southwestern States. Pupils will be met ut Bon.
sacks Depot CHAS. L. COOKE, Supt.
r o. Botetourt Springs Va May l-c1m.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-06-01
MISCELLANEOUS,
yIKEININ STATE LIAM

Pl virtue Of sundry OF the General Assembly OF
- Virginia. notice Is hereby gyen tnat the Board OF
Public Works will receive at any time previous to the s
day Of September 1850 proposals for per cent loan to
the amount OOo sx mon dollars payable in such
monthly instruments may be required not exceeding
sooooo two hundred thousand dollars per month Said
loan to be redeemable in thryour years Interest paya
bic on the rst day OF January and first day
nor6.
Proposals are also invited for the same loan at ~ or
per cent Federal sterling other appropriate bonds will
DC issued Tor the ioan paid In at the option Of the
By the Constitution Of the State and laws In pursuance
theseo sinking fund established for the punctua pay
ment OF the interest semanaually and the redemption OF
the principal IN thyfour from the issue Of the
bonds These provisions OF law the large and increasing
taxable resources OF the State and laws furnish the
strongest possible assurance Of the safety and value Of the
loan.
Sealed proposals to be addressed the Boarof Pub
lie Works, Richmond, Virginia." and endorsed " State
Losn, where further Information that may be desired
will be promptly given.
By order THOMAS II. DEWITT,
Secretary B. L. Works OF Virginia.
Rt,hr, Md " Nf,, -Oop etco
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-06-01
The approaching Conventions.

The Columbus Georgia. Times" publishes
an able letter from Senator Iverson in which
he saws: 1T is now distinctly ascertained that
if the whole Convention assemblies at Balti-
more, platform Of principles, satisfactory to
the seeding States, will be adopted by the
majority of the Convention, upon which all
sound men, North and South, can cordially
unite"
In view of all that is passing the "Flori-
dian" has no hesitation in expressing the opin-
ion that Florida ought to follow the course Of
her sister States in awaiting the llral action al
Baltimore. mo evil Gt says can result from
such step, and much good may flow from it.
If harmony can be restored, it is certainly
worth an effort to bring it about; but if it can
not be restored, after fair trial, then let the
copscquences rest where they will properly be-
long. One of the most decided and distn-
suished State Rights Democrats in Middle Flo
rida, and one who earnestly and cordially sus.
tains the course Of the delegates from this
State, writes: In conclusion, l will say, that
with an earnest desire to see the party reunion
cd, think that the Richmond Convention
ought to assemble at the time appointed, but
delay defaite action until an opportunity is
afforded to ascertain the tone and spirit of the
Baltimore Convention.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-06-01

ON THE MOST ELEVATED POINT IN THE BEAGTI.
~ FCL TOWN OF WARREST0N, TIE COUNTY SEAT
OF FAUQUIER, VA, A GOTHIC COTTAGE OF EIGHT
ROOMS FOUR on FL00R.-This house Is new, having
been built within the last FIVE years OF the best materials
In the substantial manner. II replete with every
convenience the grounds comprising eight acres are dVl-
ded Into lawn filled with abundance OF shade and fruit
trees; very productive Garden well stocked with fruit
while the remainder Of the Land we'll set With grass for
OF good and soft The outbuildngs consisting Of
Servants House and Kitchen Meat House. Wood House.
Priry Stable and Carriage House. also and built
in the best manner OF corresponding archstectureto the
dwelling There s Immediately along side the house,
large Csern capable OF containing 100 barrels Of water
supplied with ForcePump OF such power as to throw the
wS,er the house.
The saubriy Of this situation pre-eminent standing as
II does 100 feet above dcwster with no low grounds
In Its neishborhood II Is entirely exempt from all causes
of maslaatlc sickness. The views from this house are
most extensive and beautiful In every direction The Blue
Ridge for many miles, In sght-he society OF the town
and negbo hood Is unsurpassed-Churches OF all denom
nations and good Schools for both Rexes, with daily com
munication with Alexandria and the North on the one hand
and with Richmond and the entire South and Southwest Oh
the other, by OF Railroad 1t offers to the gentle
OF leisure the professional man, most desirable
residence To the planter from the South, looking TO
home for the summer with all the advantages OF noun
tain climate with freedom from sickness and the pleasures
Of cultivated society," has unexampled attractions It
s unnecessary 10 enlarge upon the advantages Of THIS resi-
dencc, fort presumed that any seeking such home
will visit and examine for himself II desired the fprn
ure most Of which Is new and all good will also be dis
posed Of For terms, which will be made accommodating
apply to Wn. N. BISPHAM,
April 20--e}m %arrenton, Fauquer county, Va
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-06-01
SUR.STRATUnI SEMINARY,

ESIGNED for young preparing for the University
Of Virginia, for college, or for business The Ses
sion will July 10th and close October ls lSG0
DEVOTED TO LATIN AND MATHEMATICS AS SPEcIALTIES
The Students entering college the University,
generally unprepared to take advanced standing mud
hence labor under great disadvantages BY devotlng
elusive attention departments for three months
Young man may be forward a least year In the
college course and thus much time and money be saved
There are many others who have not been at college,
and cannot co. who would, think gladly avail themselves
of such an opportunity Of acquiring most Important know
ledge trlng There doubtless many teachers
too would like push their attachments further In
these two branches than they have hitherto done, and
might thus prolnbly employ their vacation. The Unyers
ty course will be rgidy pursued.
1t will embrace, In nMA7ngM.TIcs-Arthme,lcA Algebra,
Descriptive Analytical Geometry Calculus omitted be-
cause class could not finish IL during the session.
In LATIS-Cesar, Sallust, Virgil Cicero, Horace Lry,
Tacus and Terence will he IN the several classes Dr.
Harrlson Grammar will be systematically studied and ex
erclses written daily.
Private lessons will be given in Greek and Chemistry
desired.
The undersigned win be assisted by another aduate
graduates OF the University Of Virginia.
TERxs Board, tuition, washing, lights &C., payable hall
In advance, $50.
The location Is GO miles OF Richmond and 95 miles
from Charlottesville The place Is pleasant and healthy
Applications must be made before the 10th OF juno or
they will not be received.
Address P.s. HENSON, A. NJ.
Fork Unon Fluvanna county, Va.
a. B-The place Is accessible by the James River Canal
Students will land at Bremo's Bluff. March S-com
tB Raleigh Standard, Charleston Courier and Augusta
Consutionalist copy one month and send bill TO T. B H.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-06-01
From Washington City.

WASHINGTON, May 29-Th- action OF the House In re-
committing the Pacific railway bill, Is considered equivalent
defeat for the present session. The principal obsta-
Gle Its passage the inability agree upon the route
The United States Agricultural Society have presented
the japanese Embassy with huRdred kinds OF Amer
rcsn ceral with Instructions for their culture also silver
medals each Of the three Princes, with their names en-
grayed in J8panes
The principal attendants Of the japanese ambassadors
are daily visiting the mechanics workshops and en-
dearorng gain insight into methods of msnufae-
turing
The widow OF the late Baron lodisco to-day mar
red Capt. Scott Of the British Army. Mr. Duchanaa
gave away the bride Lord Lyons and oihar dgnaFie'
were present.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-06-01
rhe Richmond Enquirer,
irs.SITcurE DUNNAyaNT, TYLER { WISE.
T E RMS:

,,,s pIrra, seven dollars per anuurn, and at tlts
~, dollars taken for shorter period than one
3: r The Srul-WkESLy Ave dollars per annurn and
r.s: re- fo- slr months payable In advance. For the
S n.r sanurn or SIX copies for 80 to be paid In.
Tne,' .Srance. When letters celtsinng money are
hor must be registered, they will be 1t the
g. g. :; The ~:!,ers ,u, :, ,,s ,,,,v s,u.wses,v
~ .,y ENQUIRER on liberal terIas.
"ssnn,rynSp "ssn ENQUIRER" ADVERTISING SnEHr Is published
Ias Mn",h. the monthly circulation Is twenty tmon'
.t:r advertisements Inserted At % cents per line.
iad ~ this office may be remitted per mail, In
ioraysS!e Bank notes. i registered. at The risk OF
lie sii;oIs ,aa Tributes OF Respect exceeding
81 All S.s sh,rged Tor rs advertisements.
R aas5 o d.tsnes must be accompanied WITH tne I'D
ofds W satisfactory references to insure execution
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-06-01

States. That great pivot principle OF the De-
mocratic creed has been violated by the Squat
ter Sovereignty principle Of the platform adopt
cd by the Charleston Convention, principle
which places the constitutional rights Of the
slave States and Of the citizens thereof moving
into Territory Mt the mercy ola numerical
majority OF ant-slarcry men. That platform,
too, on which that Convention asks the Demo-
cratic masses of the Democratic States to stand,
is one which the representatives Of the Demo-
cratic masses Of every Democratic State had
rejected =
If Democracy, therefore, is great principle
ii its leading idea is equality Of the States,
and equality Of the people of the people Of the
States-and if the platform adopted was voted
against By every Democratic State as viola
ton OF that principle, ask by what process of
reasoning can such convention be considered
as just and fair representative Of the Demo-
cracy OF the Union, especially when it is op-
posed by 4 Convention of Democratic States,
embodied upon the sound Jeffersonian Demo
cratic principle Of the equal rights Of the
Statcs-the equal rights of the people Of each
and eyeryIepartment of the government?
rcIpWINlzenS, ours IL nODic poSltloD,
based upon the onstitution--recognized as
such by oft-repeated declarations Of the Demo-
cracy-sustaincd by the reasoning Of its an
cicnt lcadcrs-proposing aggression upon no
onc-dctermincd to submit to wrong from no
one.
Upon this issue we can rejoice in victory, for
it will be justly and honorably obtained; or, if
events bring us defeat we shall be devoid Of
shame, because We will have deserved Success
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-06-01

The young lady about whom the love troubles
Of the young Prince of Wales have begun, and
which W have led, according to runor, 10 his vis
# t 70 the North American colonies, is the Lady
Caroline Vicrs, daughter Of the Earl Of Jsr-
sew, and grand daughter of the late Sir Robert
Peel Of whom the Countess Of Jersey was the
eldest daughter She is very young-not over
seventeen the Prince is not nineteen until
Novomhnr next.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-06-01

FLorn IssszcrIoS.-Thc quantity OF -four
inspected in this city from the lst instant to
Yesterday, inclusive. is 1882 barrels. The
great falling of, as compared with last month
is owing to the fact that the mills have stopped
grinding, and that there is very little country
-four coming in.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-06-01
Secretary to Board Of Trustee

DESCRIPTION OF PLANS FOR MASONIC TEMPLE
The cellar Is to be 10y feet high in the clear md TO
be divided Into for each sore one for the resau-
rant. nnd coalcear under the kitchen to superntend-
ants dwelling.
clear and TO be divided into six rooms on Main street for
stores and room on ninth street for restauraufour Of
the stores by 100 2 by So and the restaurant
a feet.
The second floor he arranged AZ TO havea Concert
room us by 0ncudug stage green rooms &C. anu Win
gallery There Is to be entrance on ninth street win
lobby and also one In the rear with There are to be
In the lobblcs cketoces &C. On this story mere are 70
be Offices the Grand Secretary and Treasurer 10 by Is
feet also reception room or refreshments ioo 20 py
81 feet This story Is TO he tTentyare lo hsh 10 he
clear part the Of this story and the one below
Is TO divided into three stories, the lower enc ior
kitchen the upper for the Superlnendens
family divided into suitable With private stair
way for his use.
The third Roor 10 be twenty (2 feet high In the clear
and TO be divided into Grand Lodge room 60 by W iee
with two committee rooms, Subordinate Lodge 1U by w
feet with nntrooms and rereshment room ~ oy lzo
feet with dumb waiter coming up from the Kitchen
The fourth be sxtr en- 6) feet high 10 the clear
and to be divided Into Grand Chapter room 10 by Go
with an,erooyas Grand EncampmeIt room 40 by ~ feet,
with au.e.roolns and aTmory and four commttee'Fooms
20 by 30 feet each.s3 =,
rear 10 the second story The cellars to extend under
he devak on Main street. and necessary provision Is 70
be mnde for furnace furnaces to heat the building and
proper ventilation Is to be secured water and gasppes
where necessary. o. l., ,b =,
bs ores two on the second Goor and for Supernten-
dents family and one for each OF the other Roors
Either Stock Brick with Stone corners BRICK anu M"slc
Stucco, or Iron
April 1T-ct15June.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-06-01

Ben, the property Of Dr.. John Whitfield, cI
Person county, N. O., tried last week for mur-
dering colored child with laudanun, was con.
victed and sentenced to be hanged the 9Th OF
juno next
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-06-01
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.

FLAT ROCK FEMALE SEMINARY.
TNOR THE YEAR 1SG0-The first session will commence
l. on the S0th January and close June ljth
Terms as for Inst year.
When notified Of the arrival OF students at Blacks and
Whites suitable conveyance will be in readiness take
them 10 house. To give such notice. address Mrs ANN
W. ORGAN, Macfarland's, Luuenburg.
My address Is Richmond at this time.
Jan 20--ctf JN0 0RGA1S, JR.
INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY.
HE first session Of this School began the 18th OF Sep
L tcmber, 1850 and successful.
The second session began the 10Th OF February 1860
under 1attering omens.
The third session will begin the Sd Of September 1sCO
The Academy Is permanent.
ENGLISH BRANCHES $40 GO per session.
MATHEMATICS and MODERN and ANCIENT Lam
GUAGES 415 90 per session.
BOARD s6 pcr month Address the Principal,
JAMES A. BARTLEY, A. NJ,
Feb o9-ctr Independence, Grayson county, Va.