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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-01-04
from the Alexandria Sentinel
Ali hail. Western virginia..

We expressed our opinion the other day u
the efforts now being made to SOW diSSrnSions
between Eastern and Western Virginia, and oI
the prompting motive. We arc happy 10 bc
able to point to significant cnrlirinatlons Of the
facts as we stated them. We have received,
and publish to-day, the proceedings 81 the citi'
zens at Taylor county. The venerable En-
Governor johnson, who has been as staunch
and true to the rights Of Virginia rs he: noun
tains 10 their basis, led the patriotic emotions
Of the multitude in Il speech full OF u courage
worthy Of a young mans blood. We refer tc
the proceedings to show how nc was supported.
We have before rs also, the Wheeling
"Union,' an able and influential paper, con
tanning an indignant and severe comment on
an editorial Of the National lntclligcnccr,'
which gave currency and magnitude and i'll
portancc to the reports OF Western Eirginia
detection. We let the Union itself speak
for its people; simply bidding those who have
been hoping for distraction among us from
this source, to take off their hats and how
their heads and listen. while Western Eirsini;
speaks the words uf Il manly and scncrpu:
patriotism:
from The Wheeling CnIonl
SECESSION FROM |iRG1SiA.-We hardly know
whether 10 rcHafu rs serious or rs Just, Tie ia!
lowing editorial from the National lntclliscnccr
It is the ~veriest nonsense we have ever founH
in the columns Of any respectable Journal
Such IN idea, we venture TO assert, is not en-
tertaincd by ten men in Western Virginia,
other than Abolitionists and their symEathi
zerS. We think we know what We say whc'
we express the conviction, that from the cen
tire to the rcmotest border Of Virginia, there is
but one sentiment on this question, and TIM
is. that whatever may be the action Of |irSl
MIA in this crisis, il will receive the cordial sup
port of all her citizens. We will consult ans
advise together rs Firginians. VIC will preserve
the Union if it can be done honorahly and ctfrc
tually. and, failing in that, Virginia will, fol
herself, determine her own destiny. and then
come what may, we will show to tlic werld j..
united State and a united people OF Virginia
We can assure the National lntelligencer
that this mode of rendering laid and comfort
to Black Republicans will not 60 down will
us Of Western Virginia, and that it had as vel
como out openly and at once. The people O.
the West adopted for themselves the present
Constitution. There are objectionable features
in it, but we know when and where TO amend
it, and We assure the AbolitionistS that We do
not need their aid, advice or sympathy in the
premises.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-01-04
Euunorcd Unanimous RrporI from the
Committee OF EIlirty-shrcr.

BALTIMORE, Jan. I.-Thc clty has been Jlhi'
lant with excitement all day. in consequence
ii Il private letter received here !ioIn Henry
Winter Davis, giving positive assurance that
The committee of lhirty-thrcc viii present a
ina;,!mors report. embracing an cunbiin. a';
for N,ew Mexico. that no utw States he admit
ted into the Union without the consent o; all
he States. and p~le'!Sins the repeal Of 81! per.
sanal liberty bills.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-01-04

The Republicans, in threatening to close all
the Southern ports, rely mainly OIL the Navy,
not on the regular army. They think the South
can be cocrced by q few vesscls.of-war, without
the aid Of 4 single soldier. They seem to for
get that the South can issue letters Of inarque,
and that they have u commerce TO suffer.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-01-04

one HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE
SrAGE.-The Selma Reporter states that tho
Commercial Bank Of that city, has rendered to
the State Of Alabama, the loan OF one hundred
thousand dollars in view Of her probable Sc
cessicu IRON the Union.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-01-04

WASHISGroS, Jan. IA fire occurred he:
last night, burning two grocery stores, Of
wholesale liquor store, two carriage man#a,
tories, :. hpwiinS saloon, and the armory
companies Il and "B," Washington Light |:
%Gantry. 1t is presumed the fire was acc!;rn,s
Loss 500 Insurance $50, 00u.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-01-04
The State observation-disclosures Affairs Of
tho Commonwealth.

The State observation-disclosures Anairs OF
tho Commonwealth.
To the Editors IF the Enquirer:
WY7uEvILLE, Va, Dec. 90, 1850.
Gcntlemen-From your paper, and other
sources, we see that an attempt may be made
to distract the ~counscls Of the friends Of South.
ern rights, and the hsnor Of Virginia, by the
threat that the consideration Of the internal
affairs Of the Commonwealth will be obtrudcd
into any convention that may be called by tho
Legislature, to act in vindication Of the rights
and maintenance Of the honor of the State in
the present pressing emergency. We have
only to say, that so far rs Southeastern Nirgi
mia is concerned, there is no ground for any
such belief. Our people want Il settlement OF
the difficulties now impending over us IN oui
Federal relations; and they arc utterly Opposed
to any attempt to mix up that settlement VIII
anything relating to our domestic affairs. -
| Southwestern Virginia is content to wait unti
| the time fixed by the Constitution itself, tol
| the arrangement and settlement Of any real OF
imaginary grievances in our domestic relations
We arc Of opinion, that any complication o.
our domestic interests with our Federal lcia
tions will be impolitic and unfol %tutatc; anC
that it would be I mere shallow device tt
divide the true lrlcnuS oil lTSlnla anu lH'
South. Let us settle our difficulties with the
North in the first place-wc Gun arrange oil
internal affairs at our leisure.
We have only to add, that in our opinion
there is not, in Southwestern Virginia, any
dissatisfaction with the present system OF re
presentation and taxation; and that when tn'
proper time shall have arrived for the con
| sideration Of those subjects, this region vii
be found to have no disposition to dissent from
Eastern Virginia.
Neither have we amy conIiacnce III, OF re
spcct for, any proposition for 4 Central Con
federacy," from which any Southern States arr
to be excluded. 1t is another design 10 dtem'
the South. Oar interests, our rights and oU1
safety are identical with those Of our Southern
sister States. We want to act with Mens, and
if necessary, with ttetn alons; bat We ar
wholly opposed to any action in conjunction
with other States, unless the Southern State:
are included among those wlIn take that action
\ united South is our cnty real hope.
Yours, &c,
". II. c.,
r. II. G.,
nv - "
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-01-04

ANALGAMArIoS.-A policeman Of Cleveland
informs tho editor Of the Plaindealer, OF that
city, that he personally knows of over thirty
negroes who are living as man and wife with
white women in the city of Cleveland.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-01-04

PALMETTO REGIMEST.-A call has been made
in South Carolona on the members Of the old
Palmetto, to organize themselves into a force
for the defence of the State.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-01-04

IMMIGRATION FOB 1S60.-The immigrants
landed at New York in 1860 Numbered l0S, d2l,
bringing with them ST, SIS, 900 in money. The
arrivals for ter years foot up 9, 13l,437.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-01-04
DIED..

DIED, suddenly, the night of eth December, A. the resi-
dcace OF his daughter, N =, Hughes, near Hanpden sidney
College. noses rREDWAY, In the SD year Of bis age
The deceased was for many years a Magistrate Of Prince
Edward county, and q ruling elder In the College Church.
His sEd vas peace.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-01-04

.-Iihc ftESSlal bfneFt} D't
PORTLAND, Jan 2.-lhe City Counr!. i"IH
passed Il resolution instruc;ing the Represents.
tivcs in the Legislatures 10 rep.a! the Pe:S0''
Liberty Lew.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-01-04

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2.-Salutcs, in iiierv'.
sections Of the city, Of thirty guns, ser. tire
today, in honor Of Major Andersen
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-01-04

I practicable, and that our Senators anu Dele
gates be requested to vote for the same,
After some debate. and at the request OF
several gentlemen, the substitute was with
drawn by the mover.
DR.. John T.. Chiffon was then loudly called
for. and addressed the meeting Tor Z shcTt
time.
The vote was then taken ut q late Eour on
Col. Scrusgs proposition, viz: the adoption OF
| Robert L. SCOTS resolutions in lieu oil Captain
| John Scots resolutions, as amended by Col
W. ". Paine.
II. Clay Ward, John 7. James, Dudley NJ.
pattie and Edwin Smith were appointed by
the Chair to count the vote, who reported the
following:
For Robert Z. SCOTS resolutions W, Tor
CAPTAIN John SCOTS resolutions ST.
Whereupon, the Chairman declared Robert
F.. Scots resolutions adopted.
On motion, it WAS requested that the papers
Of this Congressional! District and oi the cry o.
Ric!nond publish the proceedings o! this facet
ing.
On motion the meeting then adjourned.
JOHN NJ. FORBES, Chairman.
VIZ. +. GAshlNS. Secretary.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-01-04
Message OF Gov. Packer, OF Pennsylvania

Message OF Gov. Packer, OF Pcnnsylvnnia'
HAE*IScvgG, Jan. Gov. Packers message
was transmitted TO the Legislature to-day. The
Governor takes strong Union grounds, terms
secession rebellion, and urges that the statute
book be purged Of all acts that are justly
characable as u violation of the rights Of sister
States. He recommends the adoption Of the
Rcprisal act Of 1876, allowing o slave claim
ant The right TO choose a remedy in the State
or national law; also, that the master have the
right to retain the services Of his slave while
soiourning or passing through a free State.
He also urges the rc.enactment Of the Missouri
line BY an amendment Of the Constitution, to
be ratified by State Conventions. If Con-
gross fails TO provide for the enactment OF such
u law, let it crnanatc from the people. The
Governor closes by expressing his devotion to
Pennsylvania and the Union, and the belief
that her citizens will defend both through eve
~ peril.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-01-04
Return OF 4. EInlorc, Commissioned
TO South Carolina.

MoNTGoMERY, ALA, Jan. l.-The "TeEe.
graph yesterday announced the arrival home
Of j. a. Gilmore, Commissioner to South Caro-
lima.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-01-04

Message of o Morgan, Of New York.
ALBANY, Jan. Gov. Morgan, in his mes
sage 10 the Legislature, refers to numerous
State reforms. and devotes the last portion Of
his message to secession; closing by saying,
that it IS the duty Of the National Legislature
t. act with moderation and Cancellation to pre-
serve 10 public peace, and with that regard
fer tie rights Of ell sections and interests Of
the country which its vast influence demands.
Lee. Ncw York set the example in this respect;
let her oppose no barrier, but let her Rcpresen-
~tatives in Congress give ready support to any
just aud honorable settlement; let her stand in
hostility TO noue. but extend the hand OF iel.
l~ov>:l;p to ali; live up to the strict letter Of the
Constitution, cordially uniting with other mem
bers Of the contederacy in proclaiming and
enforcing the laws, with q determination that
the Constitution shall be honored and the
union Of the States preserved. The Governor
recommends the repeal OF the Personal Liberty
Bill Of the State, and also c%ounSels other States
TO do the same.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-01-04
MISCELLANEOUS
Personal Sketches OF South Carolina Sc.
cesxionIsts.

CCkkIOIthaS.
Mr.. Jameson, or General Jameson, as he is
more commonly called, is a gentleman Of me-
dunn height, and of thin, spare frame, with 4
face 50 wrinkled and careworn, that it might
almost be called peaked, with n brownish tuft
Of hair about the chin, and moustachc of the
same color, with a sharp acquilinc nose, and
an anxious eye. Everything in the physique
Of Mr.. Jameson seems TO indicate q man OF
quick. mcrcurial character. AND yet those
who should thus set him down, would lind
that they were sadly out in their reckoning
A more deliberate speaker than Mr.. Jameson,
n gentleman of more slow and determined
manner, probably does not exist.
Col. ThoS. y. Summons, the clerk, though
no, unlike Mr.. Jameson as to physical charac-
teriSticS. is morally his exact antipodes. Mr..
Simmons is far below the average height, and
probably could not reach an altitude, even in
his h;ghest-hceled boots, greater than four feet
ten inches. lie is smooth shaver, and has a
perfectly pallid countelance. His forehead is
naturally high, and is rendered in appearance
still higher by the absence Of hair OIL the front
part of the head. Mr.. Simmons has 4 rapid
uttcrance, and is Of a quick and nervous tenn
permanent
While we are taking this rapid pen-and-ink
sketch Of Mr.. Simmons, some one urges on be-
half of Governor (now d~rlcgate) Gist that that
gentleman be permitted to sign his name upon
the roll without waiting for his turn to come,
as he has to Immediately absent himself from
the Convention. The request is granted, and
Mr.. Gist comes forward to sign his name. he
has 4 full, smooth lace, and 4 figure Of medium
height, somewhat inclincdt to em6onpoiat. Long,
thin, black hair has been natures contribution
10 him in the way Of cheTcture, and he wears q
pair of gold specs, astride OF what seems to US
q very determined nose.
As the Ex-Governor makes his way out Of
the church, he stops a moment to speak to a
gentleman Of diminutive stature, but Of i'm
p~reSsive head, who half stands, half leans
against a pew in tho middle aisle. This gen.
tie,n2a, buttoned tightly up in q black over
coat, ard with a long, rich comforter rolled
abou: his neck. and hanging nearly down to
his knees; with black gloves; with hair in
which there is no parting line, brushed straight
up from his forehead, aud with a face illnml.
mated every now and then, with q quaint,
CHEEKY smile; this gentleman, finally, who
talks SO little and listens so much, IS the dis
t;nguished Judge Magrath. .
Tie personal appearance Of Mr.. Barnwell
Rhc;, is that ola tall, well proportioned, middle
aged gentleman. He wears gold spectacles,
aud upon his check, near the side Of the nose,
there is usually seen d small white patch,
which covers all obstinate pimple. He has
generally a high color, and wears no beard
He is 4 man OF few words, but what he says is
apt TO be 10 the purpose. Second on the above
cun:aittee, and the recognized leader Of the
secession movement, he is secure of a large
influence in its c~ounscls.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08
The Springfield Convention

The Convention composed Of Delegates from the
counties of Davidison Roher,so, Chaosh.,,, 81
Montg ,mery, assembled at Springfield on The 27th
of january.
The Convention was called to order bv Hon. r. a.
Cheathaln of Davidson. in short and appropriate
address closing with tha nomination OF A Robb
Esq, of Montgomery. as President of the Con.
vention.
The nomination of Mr. Rohh was received with
applause and unanimously confirmed He respond.
ed in an earnest aud eloquent address
The following gentlemen were elected v;ee.
Presidents: Sami Watson. of Chea,hann Elias ].
Fort of Robertson, George Uamn,on or ua.,sro,,,'
ery; John Hugh Smith. of Davidson.
Secretaries: T. w. Beaumont Of Davidson: w. n.
r. Iigon of Robertson B A. Rogers Of Montoom.
cry; Ben. W. Bradley. of Cheatham
On motion of c. g. Jmith, the Convention re.
solved itself into mass meeting az tbc ;,;,en. ~
The counties represented.
The resolutions adopted bv the Convention be,d
at Carksville on the 2sth, at which John r. House
was nominated nv Montgo,,srv ara f,h.a,hsss
counties as a caddate for the Floating District and
at which Hon. Cave johnson was Nominated as a
candidate for the Senatorial D;str;c, hv S,a,rsr,
and Montgomery counties were nresen,ed ana a
division of the question being called.
The resolution recommending Floating candi-
date was referred TO the follo,vino (on,,,,ce. Joh
Hugh Smith and Geo Hampton of Montoomerv.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08

PRoPosITIoN OF Mn. KELLoGG.--Mr. Kellogg OF
Ill., offered resolutions as substitute for the report
of the committee of thirty-tLree. They are joint
resolutions proposing amendments to the Constitu-
ton so be ratified in the manner indicated by that
instrument.
Article 18Th prohibits slavery, EXCEPT for the
punishment of crime, in all territory North Of 36o
30', while il shall remain under Territorial Gov
ernment and allows il in all territory South Of that
line while in a territorial condition, and provides
for the admission into the Union of any territory,
North or South, with or without slavery, as the
Constitution of the new State shall provide.
Article l4th, says nothing in the Constitution
shall be construed 10 authorize any department OF
the Government TO interfere with the relation OF
persons held to service in any State where that
vice exists nor in any manner establish or sustain
that relation where ii is prohibited by the laws or
the Constitution OF such State, This article is not
to be altered amended without the consent Of ev
cry State in the Union.
Art. 5lh. Construes the Constitution so as TO
empower Congress to pass laws necessary for the
return Of persons held 10 service.
Art l6th. Forever prohibits the African Slave
trade.
Mr.. McClrrnand was happy TO see such PROPOSE
ton from gcntl0man whose relations were so near
the President elect
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08

LINcoLN's SENTIMENTs.-A dispatch from Spring
field Ill., to the Cincinnati Enquirer dated Tuesday
goth inst, says;
Contradicting an Eastern dispatch this morning,
which asserted that Lincoln would consent to the
Border State plan, his organ here used the following
language: "Mr. Lincoln is not committed to the
Border State Compromise nor any other. lie stands
unmovabe on the Chicago platform, and will rever
acquesce counsel his friends 10 acquiesce in any
compromises that surrenders one ota of IT,
1t is understood that Lincoln counscls his friends
here to favor resolutions in the Legislature for
compromises or for conventions of any sort till he
considers the subject. Resolutions were introduced
in the Senate to-day to appoint five commissioners
from Illinois to attend the National Convention OF
Delegates at Washington, Feb. T. The Republicans
oppose the appointment OF such commissioners and
doubtless, according to Lincoln's advice.
In this same connection the Cincinnati Gazette
of Yesterday has the following dispatch from Spring
fel!
j. b. Rodgers, prominent conservative politician
Of Nashville, called on Mr. Lincoln yesterday, on
behalf of large number of Tennessee conservatives
and expressed a desire for some explicit guarantee
of Southern Rights, which they could use in resist
ing the disunionists He had another interview to-
day, and left very deeply impressed with the con
servatism and liberality of Mr.. Lincoln's views.
In the course of the conversation, Mr. Lincoln
convinced him that any public concessions Mt pres
ent would be dlshonorable and demoralizng in their
effect
Jno. Todd Edgar a Tennesseean, called upon the
President elect to-day with a letter from John Bell
His visit has no political significance.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08

failure to vote for delegates, those may bo
elected to represent you that you do not de-
sire. BE sure to have the namc Of the DEL
egatcs you wish elected on your ticket
whether you vote for or against Conven-
ton. Beware of sensation telegraphic dis.
patches on the eve OF the election. Believe
none ofthom unless they arewell accredited.
THIS will be the most important election
ever he'd in Tennessee. BE sure that you
come out to the polls,- ,-get your neighbpas
out and do your duty as becomes Tennes.
seeans and patriots.
Very respectfully,
CAVE JOHNSON,
J. E. BAILEY.
JN0. r. HOUSE.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08
The Boot and Shoe Market.

The Shoe ami Leather reporter for the current
week says the gloomy feeling in the boot and shoe
trade still continues collections are almost impossi-
be, and orders for goods are among the things that
were. The manufacture of goods is almost entirely
at a stand still. The Reporter notices revolution
in this branch Of industry which has been quietly
going on until il has almost changed the face OF
things. The introduction of machinery has increas-
ed the facilities for production to a greater extent
than even many members Of the trade are aware
This has eliminated ia the entire breaking down OF
many Of the weaker manufacturers during the past
eighteen months; and within the period, hard
ly person In the trade show a margin Of prof
its. Many OF the largest houses commenced the
new year with $50 900 or 500, 900 less means than
they could command year ago--Boston C5urier
Jan. l2M
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08
MIR. LICNTE BY HIS INGENIOUS METHOD

A WORD TO THE PUBLIC
Manufacturers Ware usually been kept by their profound from
oil Il
rice
AGENTSOF LGHTE BRADBURYS
G w. KIBBEE, of Nashville
"a in Tenne
n e and
ILLUSTRATED
CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST.
in Ware Rooms o
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08

SPRINGFIELD IrENs.-A deAptch from Springfield
Ills, says:
Strong remonstrances against Chase's appoint.
ment have been received by the President elect from
Pennsylvania and Maryland. The Pennsylvanians
say they carried their State the protective tariff
question, and hence don't want an avowed free-tra-
der in the Cabinet.
Frank p. Blair arrived to-day. lie says the day
Of compromise is gone and the dey of fighting come
He has no apprehension of the secession OF Nilsson
ri.
W. W. Gitt Virginia delegate to the Chicago
Convention, is here to urge Montgomery Blair for
the Cabinet and secure something for himself.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08
WHITFIELD, BRADLEY & co.,
Machinists, Iron and Brass Founders,
GAINESVILLE, TENNESSEE.

I
b S
I rge Screw O N
guh Irons
and iUut rIR Ng
TO kSnnhS aueMki % N IuyreIu superior
of
sc, Sc,
M@tlCd freight added
a
unpaal nndats sh0Gu delivery
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08
Chance for a settlement.

The Rchmond Wing Of The 10Th rlt., says:---
We have the pleasure of stating that letters were
rsceived 10 this city Slturlay from Ex-Presdent
Tyler, who Is now in Washington to the effect that
there ls fine prospect Of a settlement OF the pend
ing difficulty lot, Ia other worta that he himse
enter,ains hopes Of q settlement Lot the people,
then he on their guard against csensaion dis aioh.
e' and false rpmors 10 contradiction Of The forego-
nag st'temens-torthese electloneering devices win
Dc as plenty as blackberriss from now until the day
Of election.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08

PnnsPg,r oP PRAoR,--The liopkiasy,lle Mercury
says B. II. nris,ow, Esl, of that place, received
lstter from his father the Hon = NJ Brisiow, Res,,
resentltive from the Thirl Congressional Dislrrt,
stating that the Republicans At Waihin2ton we o
actual aAytged ln pre- airing liberal basis " adj
ils,ment which wprla be nj le public 10 a few day .
The ihcaiefing aud eve hearsiug course OF III. = ;
eession congrogsmen hi herto they affirm has been
in the way Of settlement on honorable toxins. IN
~ this time
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08

lry
or Tnen N Piano Il
for ken6gth ranonTm Tmc United
MR. LIGITE BY HIS INGENIOUS METHOD
IrnF
a same il
1t the Custom Panosfom One Three Years
THESE
WARRANTED FOR ALL TIME
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08

peA- II is expected that Chicago will receive 20
OO0, 600 hushel, Of corn Of the crop ~ 1860.