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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-27
Frank Pierpont, tho Bogus Governor Of
Virginia..

For the amusement Of the reader. we pre-.
sent q brief sketch Of the individual who bias
beea appointed Governor Of Virginia q by the
Traitors Convention, now in session at Wheel
ing. 1t is surely the duty Of the press to give
the world some information respecting the
personal and political antecedents Of the man
who superscdes John Lctcher in the Guberna.
tcrial Chair Of Virginia, in the nsme and By
the authority Of a body Of traitors, headed BY
John S. Carlile and other subservient tools Of
the Lincoln government!
Frank Pierpont was born in M%onongalia
county, near the PENNSYLVANIA line. He is a law.
yer Of very Ordinary standing in the North west
He was a nominal Wing, a pretended supporter
! of Bell in the last Presidential canvass, but in
reality q Black Republican, Is was universally
believed at the time. He expected Office under
Lincoln, az c.a be well established. His heart
is a fountain Of bitter waters; his hatred Of every
| person purer than himself being his distinguish
ing characteristic
His hatred Of the Democracy and Of the
South has long been intense. An unscrupu,
lous demagogue, he never had any general
popularity; but has always been extremely
odious 10 the true men of his section. Be.
sides the law, be claims several other profess
sions, as his own, and among them that Of the
Ministry Of the Church Of Christ. thus steal.
ing the livery Of the Court OF Heaven to serve
the devil in" He as or waS a local preacher Of
that respectable denomination, the Methodist
Professionals. Y graphic writer and close Oh
server Of character says Pierpout is the great
man of the Lincoln party he prnys and
breaches, talks by the hour, bates everybody
and everything, especially. Southern men and
Southern measures. Years ago, he was a per
ambulating pedagogue, taught school in Mis-
sissippi and, perhaps, in Alabama, but in fact
he cannot spell is, indeed. an ~illiterate man.
Like Garlic, however, his grand characters.
tic is cosa7diee, and whenever Wise or Gar
nett approach the border counties, Governor
pierpont and Senator Garlic will fee to Ohio
with the speed Of q locomotive, to save their
nscks from the hsugsnan's gripe.
So much for the bogus Governor Of Firsi-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-27
Masked Batterles.

The Northern troops seem to be 10 p perfect
terror Of our "nasked batteries" It was a
'masked battery at Bethel. 1t was q masked
battery" at Vienna Gen. Beauregard, they
say, has filed the hills of Fairfax with masked
batteries" They arc greatly exercised over
such ~sanguinary expedients. Ths Southern
rebels seem really to be in earnest Tho afro
cious traitors shoot balls at good patriots
Every bush hides a masked battery" They
have become so suspicious Of straps" that,
like crows, the simple stretching ofa line across
. field, is almost sufficient to make them adop,
the "double quick.n
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-27

The Leesburg 'Washingtouian" gives M
account of the interchange of shots between
our troops and the enemy, across the river, at
Conrads Ferry on Monday, and at Conrad's
and Edwards Ferry on the next day. Lieut..
Hea,on commanded at Conrad's Ferry, where
several Of the enemy were shot. Dol Hunton
was also present.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-27

There was q report in our city yesterday
that 4 skirmish had taken place at Carriers
Greek, in Lancaster county, between a party
of the enemy who landed there, and a body Of
Virginia troops. The enemy were repulsed
with an alleged loss Of four men. On our side
nohodv vae hurt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-27

John E. Hatcher, Esq, Of the Nashville PA
triot," has been elected Librarian Of the State o.
Tennessee. Mr. Hatcher is a gentleman Of fine
personal character and high literary attain
uents, and well deserves the compliment which
be has received. He is n native Of Bedford,
Virginia.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-27
Mercer CGuntY-The Fire in tho Noun

a~
We publish, with sincere pleasure, the fol-
lowing statement, the correctness of which
may be implicitly relied on:
When the report came to Mercer county,
late in the evening, that the enemy was ap'
preaching from the West with S large force,
Col. \. B. French despatched messengers MI
over the county, requesting the people to meet
al his house at the earliest possible hour the
next morning, armed with whatever they could
get that could be used with any effect in bat
tie. Responsive to the call, five hundred men
were at his house at sunrise the following day,
three hundred on horseback and tWo hundred
on foot, armed with double barreled shot guns,
single barreled shot guns and old.6eld rifles
They waited till ten o'clock for the arrival OF
the officer to whom they had looked as their
commander, but as he had not made his ap'
pearance at that hour, they selected Colone!
French US their leader, and started on their
march 10 the seat of war. They took supper
at Peterstown about sunset; Immediately alter
which, they proceeded on their march and
continued till they met a messenger with the
information that the report Of the invasion was
false. On their return, they met three hundred
additional Mercer men, armed as themselves,
each and all ''eager for the fray" The party
OF eight hundred consisted Of persons OF every
age--froln men Of four.score down to boys Of
sixteen. They all went back regretting that
they could not get a shot at the invaders.
When the reader is made acquainted with
the fact that Mercer has 4 voting population Of
only about -sno-.6Hssegasand-tbat IL is situated
in the most mountainous region Of Western
virginis-without any Of the facilities OF com
merce enjoyed by some of our counties, he
| cannot fail to be strongly impressed with this
military demonstration on her part. 1t shows
that the county is strongly iubrei with the
patriotic spirit Of the Western Eirginians q
the DAVIS of Andrew Lewis.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-27

The Federal army on the Potomac is said 10
be suffering greatly with ~dysensery.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-27

4 RrNoR-A passenger who came up frcn
West Point yesterda' states that there was ca
action "n Monday afternoon last between the
hours Of four ard six o'clock, al the mouth OF
tho Rappshannock, in which the steamship
Harriet Lane is believed 10 have been bs:!y
injured by the Confederate troops who we're
Stationed ON the bank Ct the river. Ninety
seven shots were fired.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-27

MILIrAnY.-We still continue to haze larse
arrivals Of soldiers, both from the iHtsr!o' u
the State and from the South. The soutHe''
States arc Just beginning to be fully aT"1s".
and arc forwarding taily ucccssions " gu
SIrcnrtn.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-27

A CASE OF MuEpEg.-A man named Le"'
Knight, shot another named Enn;s,on Si;'F'''
last, at Aqua. Knight was in o quarrel WIZ
another man, ard Ennis was Temons''a!.!
with him az his friend, when knith! ral'e'
his gun and killed him. The murderer Is l.
Jail, greatly distressed at his conduct
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-27

AnNKsrED.-Thc steamer Logan, plying b..
tween Yves; Point and Yorktown, was disoey'
cred TO be on FIRE last Wednesday night, about
one O'Clock, but before any great damage was
done INC tire was extinsuished. The engineer
Of The baut and a Scotchman who was formerly
employed ut the Portsmouth navy-ynrd. have
been arrested or suspicion Of having Set tre To
the vessel. They lave ocen brought 10 R:st'
u,nn1 far f,i.l
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-27

4 miller named Shackelf0rd killed A!|s
in Stafford county one day last week.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-27

have no party to be- represented, NC have no
longer any sectional Or territorial interests
marked our. There is nov before us a special
cxigency growing mainly ont Of the condition
of this Commonwealth, and | want that exi.
gency met. want those elected 10 this Con-
gross who best understand the necessities OF
the people; and, | repeat what I before said,
that, in my judgment, those best fitted for this
position are to be found among the members
OF this holly Sir, there are among Us gentle,
men belonging to the Committee or Finance
who, for DAYS during the recess Of this Con.
~vention, devoted themselves, with their entire
energies, talents and abilities, in consultation
With the Confederate authorities to the dcri.
sing of ways and means for meeting the press.
ing demands upon our State treasury.
There are upon that committee, gentlemen
who are admirably fitted to represent the in
terests of the Commonwealth in the coming
Congress. Are they to be ignored in making
these appointments: Are NC to pass those by
who have rendered such substantial service in
this emergency? | trust not, Yet, ii We 80
into the selection Of our representatives &C.
cording to the territory in which they reside,
wo shall incur the hazard, if not the direful
consequences Of clecting men to this important
post unqualified by want Of information upon
the great topic of the day. to properly repre-
sent the interests Of this Commonwealth.
therefore protest against this idea Of territorial
election.
In the midst Of an emergency like the pres.
emit, we want the best men we can have, no
matter from what portion Of the State they ure
selccted-mcn who, from their position, their
knowledge, and attendance here, are best quail.
fed to understand what Virginia requires to
be done in her behalf In regard to the nomi.
nation just made, | respond most heartily TO
the suggestion of the gentleman from Lunen-
burg, (Mr. NEBLETT,) and take occasion to say
that there is no man in this body or out Of it
for whose election l will more checrfully vote
than the gentleman from Montgomery.
want, however, TO see q representation from
this financial committee, and | trust it will be
the pleasure Of this Convention to make q Sc.
lection Of this character, without reference to
territory or anything else but ability. If there
are any outside the Convention who have had
an opportunity Of becoming well informed as
regards questions Of State policy, and they are
nominated as good and true men, they shall
have my vote, but at present acting unde. the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-27

canc;eS were filled, and 4 division being calico
for resulted. ayes 81. The rnsr il the nega
tive was accordingly not taken.
So the motion was agreed IL.
The CHAIR then called
THE R!cnMOED DISTRICT.
M:. TarDwAY.-Mr. P,csidri.i, | agree viii
very much that las been said in this debate &c
the effect that this election is State tranSac
ton. and that in the SELECTION If our repre-
sentatircs to Congress. %e ought not to DC
confined TO districts. Conforming 20 the de
cision q the Convention, however, ] ask the
indulgence Of the body in making a nomina
ton fnr & district in which | do not live.
have been among those, Mr.. President, wht
thought this Convention ought not III have
gone further than 10 have d;slricted tie State
and left the election Of members Of Congress t.
the people; but, since we have decided other
wise, ! shall concur in the proceedings OF ;he
Convention. and ask tie privilege Of nomina
ting as IL representative Of the Richmond dis
trict Hon. JAMES 4. SEDDoS.
While nave Offered from Mr. Seldom upor
some OF The exciting and interesting question!
which formerly agitatcd the country; and even
upon one occasion, when | felt il to be my duty
TO do so. voted for another man in opposition
to him.
have had the pleasure Of knowing him no
only as 4 man ami a citizen, but az a member
Of Congress, in which | had the honor TO serve
with him. And from my knowledge Of The
man. in his representative and personal charac
ter. | can frankly say that know Ito other in,
dividual who combines rare ability with such
high virtues rs are calculated to make hin, u
---..- n E 49,. ,.o-to
grovcl for the popular favor; ~ho is incorrup-
tible; who has the nerve to face any opposition;
and in a word, whose whole conduct is dictated
by tine purest principle. AS to the ability Of
Mr.. Seldom 10 ill the position for which be
has been nominated, | need not say one word.
It is known to every man Of intelligence in
Virginia | would not utter ono word OF dis.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-04-10

northern ports are designed for Texas
to operate on the frontier for the pro-
lection of the inhabitants against In
dian incngsions. They will re-occuppy
the forts on the Rio Grande, and, ac
cording to official representations, find
a cordial welcome among the settlers
who have been driven by the savages
from their homes Governor Hous
ton, has given full advices to the Fed
eral authorities, and the result, it is
antipicated, viii be to re-establisil him
in his position as the Executive OF
that State.
The troops 10 the neighbolhood of
Fort Pickens, on board Il e. s. yes
sells, ara considered sufficient in mum
Der to reinforce that post, if design
has not already consmmated.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-04-10
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

The Flour market is inactive to-day sales
are only to supply the wants of the trade at
s. 7ta5 so for super, 50 623a5 81! for extra,
and from $6aS7 for ext a fancy and family
brands. Rye Flour and Corn Mea are dull ;
the ormer is off red at So so. and the latter Mt
50 81.
WHEAT comes in slowly about 5000 bushels
sold at 1a0al33c for fair to prime Pennsylvania
red, including $500 bushels Southern do. at
1899, afoat. and white in small lots from 40 to
15Oc. the latter for prime Western Rye is
steady at 6sc Corn is in steady demand and
firm about 5000 bushels new yellow sold ut
62e for prime dry lots aioat, and 6Oc in store
Oats unchanged
PROVISIONS The market is rather frmer,
but without much d1iIg except in Lard Of
which about 800 tierces sold at l0alu5c per lb
on time.
SENS are very quiet, A 'ew small lots Of
Cioverseed have been disposed Of at 81 25 10
81 70 per bushel, the latter for choice lots.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-04-10

An equessrienne club has been or
ganized by party Of ladies residing
in Washington, including two who
preside over the Inequalities of for
eign relations. They have pledged
themselves to meet in the saddle, every
fair week day morning, under forfeit
nre of a quarter eagle for each neg
lect to appear, which is to be fund
for the relief of the poor. The hour
at which the cavaleade is to start is
half-past six, rather to the ANNOYANCE
of some of the attendant cavaliers
I}attonol Republican,
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-04-10

A traveller stopped ut q farm house
for the purpose of getting dinner.
Dismounting at the front door he
knocked, but received no answer.
Going to the other side of the house
be found little white headed man in
the embrace of his wife, who had his
head under her arm, while with the
other she was giving her little lord
considerable bringer" Wishing to
put an end to the fight, orr traveller,
knocking on the side of the house
cried in a loud voice:
Halloo, here, who is it keeps this
house ?"
The husband, though mach ont of
breath, answered
Stranger, that's jist what we are
trying to decide"
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-04-10

We learn that the greatest possible
activity, and no little excitement, pre-
walls in every department Of the
Brooklyn navy-yard On Wednesday
night work was going on nearly all
night on some of the vessels DIVA
SO urgent is the call for making them
Immediately ready for sea duty. The
same activity is apparent at Cover
nor's Island, Bedlow's Island, and
Fort Hamilton.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-04-10
The @amhertrille 9ress.

RHODE ISLAND ELECTION - The
election in Rhode island took place
on Wednesday.
Sprague is reelected Governor by
about 800 majority
Sheffield, conservative Republican,
who opposed Robinson, present Rep
member Of Congress, succeeds by
about 500.
Browne, conservative Republican,
is elected by about 200.
The successful candidates were all
commit, ed to the support of the Pres
ident's Inaugural.
Judge Logan, Of Illinois, Mr. Lin
coins late law partner, and "a conser-
ya!ive member Of the Peace Confer
ence, is the probable successor of
Judge Mclean.
CINCINNATI, April 4.
The venerable Judge John Nc
Lear, of the United States Cont
died this morning.
RICHMOND, VA, April 3
Mr. Mayo was to-day elected Mayor
Of this city by 1000 majority over
Mills, the Union candidate.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-04-10
40. 1875
F A r M r r. s
Look To your IatereStS.

TIME subscriber has spared no pains for the
4 last five years to establish place Of basil
mesa where farmers can procure all that Il ne
cessary 10 carry on their operations. and now
feels justified in saying that his object is attained
He has established business relations with
some Of the best business firms in Wooster, Bos-
ton. New ! ofk and Albany, as well as With
Msssrs. Fell and Pelton, Trenton, ". J AMI
Msssrs Fhrop Murray. New Hop, Pa. He
is therefore able to furnish any desirable m4-
ch ne in the market. such as Fell Pelton
Celebrated Lever Power, Throp 4 Marray's
Tread Power. Cora Shelter, Glover HulIer, Raii
way Straw and Stalk Gutter, Smith Common
Corn Shelter, Prof. Mapes' pattern of subsoil
Plow, II. Deats' Plow and Plow Castings, the
Celebrated Backman Pillow, Aliens Horse Hoe,
Hoes, Shoyels, Spades, &C., &c.
Phosphate of Lime from the factories az Prof
Mapes, Baugh Sons, PattOns and Allen 4 Nee
dies. Guano, Bone Dust Land Plaster. Ce-
ment. Plastering Hair. Lime by the Car Load,
Coal by the Car or single Tun, together with
many other things too numerous to enumersts
For any Of the above call on the subscriber.
near the Dept JOHN c. REED.
aplom3 FLENTNGToN, Nj
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-04-10

The y. Y Post says it is rumored
that the Government agents who were
sent to England and France have re-
tnrned, and report that both Govern
ments will set their faces against the
Southern Confederacy, and in no
manner recognize or assist and that
the President and his Cabinet have
determined to take immediate and
vigorous measures for the enforcement
of the law at all hazards.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-04-10

A Russian ship, having on board
one thousand tons of Welsh steam
coal, has blown up in the British
channel, in consequence of the accu-
mutation of gas. She went down
almost Immediately, and twelve of the
crew are believed to have persisted.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-04-10

A man who had won fat turkey at
u rattle, and whose pinus wife was
very inqnisitive about this method Of
obtaining the poultry, satisfied her
scruples at last by the witty remark
that ethe shakers gave it to him."
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-04-10

ECHOES EXPLAINED. When sound
is interrupted by obstacles of sufficient
extent and regularity. it is reflected,
and produces the phenomenon called
an Echo. A wall. the side Of house.
the ceiling, floor and wall of an apart
ment, and an ardhed roof, give rise to
echoes more or less audible. If the
reflected sound meet with second
obstacle, it will be again reflected /;
and thus the echo may be repeated
many times in succession, becoming
fainter at each REPETITION, till it dies
away altogether.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-04-10

FOREIGN VESSELS OF War The
intelligence of large feet being fitted
out in England and France is receiy-
ed with incredulity by the administra-
ton. 1t is no unusual thing for two
or three French and English ships of
war to cruise near the Gulf, and 1t is
probable that the recall of present
ships, and substituting others, may be
the cause of the rumors
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-04-10

by Arnett. (oF notoriety) with the assistanes OF
young six-footsr, chip Of the old block, IN
carrying out in all its perfection AMI beauty,
the one leading purpose of efeotHally admins
terins to the taste and comfort of the cotnm1-
nifty, in supplying all that is requisite for t1e
ace. mmodati0n Of the understanding. Having
u couple OF the very best boot-nakers in the
Kingdom OF New Jersey, | am happy to assure
all who wish to wear superior, extra, neat and
easy fitting French calf boots, that they win be
furnished to order Ut the shortest notice for
IS, 80 to sc, 90, American calf IS, 90 to 50, 30.
Ladies' French CATERS with heels 81 %, do.
heeied Kid boots 81 SO do Springs, 81, 81. and
all other articles 10 his line ms de ia the best
manner and of the best material, for good gay.
Ard having lately purchased an unprecedented
large stock OF city made shoes, will sell at s'@T-
C0tf0H prices-say mems shoes at 10 cts, and
upwards and others proportionately low.
And / still continue to manufacture Brick.
quarry stone, furnish eurbing and paving brick
and put them in place build houses and b idges
or tear them down, cut down hills or fill up
hollows buy and cell oak timber standing Or
delivered, have teams ready to do any kind 81
rarting all by contract or OtherwiSe-in short.
l am in the market for anything within the
ability of man, horse, horsepower or jaek-serew.
So ifyou have an eye 10 your interests, yon VIII
not fail to turn your steps to Boot-haIi, where
yon viii be served just right by
Your humble servant
api0m6 C. ARNETT.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-04-10

Quite recently an Irishman met q
brother Irishman, who had but a day
or two previous, entered the matrimo-
NAL state, and accosted him with -
"Well, Patrick, an is it true that
you've been and gone and got mar
ried p "Ay coorse it is Dinnis -
!" And who in this blessed land Of
freedom did yol git married TO ~
" Why, to my wife, t, BE- sure. Bad
luck to ye, do you think I'd be after
marryin anybody else's wife, and make
a piggy botamist Of meself ?"
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-04-10
Dissolution of Partnership.

FkNHE subscribers, heretofore trading under
Il the name of Shepherd 4 Akers, is this day
dissolved by mutual consent All persons in
debted 10 the firm will please call on S. SHEP-
HERD, and settle the same.
n. B.--The business will hereafter be carried
on by the subscriber, who will endeayor to please
aplmL f. H. AKERS.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-04-10

II say, Caffy, why don't you come
and see fellow? lib as close to
you as you do to me, I'd come to see
you twce a week. " "Oh, Kase my
wife patch my trowsers so all to pieces
| too shamed to go nowhar.'
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-04-10
Dissolution ef Partnership.

NOTICL is hereby given that the late Mer-
l Y camille Co-Partnership heretofore existing
between James G. Tomson, and John p. Hunt.
under the name of Tomson b II unit, of Milford.
Hunterdon county, N. j., has this day been
dissolved by mutual consent. The business will
be continued ut the old stand, by Jslnes O. Tom
son. who alone is authorized to settle and col
lect the accounts of the late firm.
j. G. TOMS0N,
apl0m3 ]. P HUNT
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Avis Well that Ends Well;
HOVSEHOLD WORDS.

A S LIST Of April. Lincoln, Boot hall Sumter,
N Arnett, cold feet, water-Works Fresh shad
Newport winter, pea e, war pay mp ana rue
like. are all thrown into the shade lost
their force-are only used in the absence of a
more powerf Il Medium of communication. to
bring before the public mind, AMI engrave up
on individual memory, proper idea OF t-e IT.
repressabie, indispensable, unTiring, determined
en.rgy and enternrse now being Developed at