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fsrred, and the Federal Conauon guaranteed, 10 the
free citizens Of the United States. Believe me- Sir, the
enemies Of free Government and popular SUPREMACY,
know too we'll the virtue, intelligence, and valu of The
American people, 10 attempt 10 enslave them by open
effort in the bnee of day Their system must be Gun.
ningly devised and gradually contaminated. They first
excite the peudces Of the people against the existing
Government account of alleged misrule; they then
induce them TO believe they are encompassed by thou
sand evilshat they theit true friends, and 10 them
alone can they look for relief and on while all the
time they are secretly baering down the temple of
Freedom, and, by one, stripping the people Of all
their rights and privileges When they succeed in sup
pressing the freedom Of Speech the greatest obstacle
their way has been removed and their road Monarchy
or Despotism is plain and Short II Congress can, by
take away the freedom of speech from hundred thou
sand Of the free czens of the States under the pretey of
interference in elections it will not be difficult devise
some equally plausible excuse to destroy that Of all the
rest and having assumed and actually exercised the
power deprive the people Of the 'reedom of Speech
the rights Of religion of property and OF life, may
follow in the line of "sae preeedens, and share the
fate. But Sir, have idea that the people will tole
rate the ''precedcst" Mr. Cltenden and his Wing com
peers who voted for his Bill refused gainst 1t,
will find, perhus TO their sorrow, that they greatly under
rate the intelligence and the spirit of the people; and
that they moi be anaced by an arrogant set Of
"desperate politicians, who "moring kcaren and
earth" 10 get into power. The people may well Judge
from Mr.. Critenden s Bill the character of Wing dy-
nasty should the administration of public affairs ever
fall into their hands; and, it being presented to their
view in advance of the elections, may an ad-
moni,ion TO them against the propriey Of confer
ring their confidence upon such men. The people want
light upon this subject and they expect you to give it TO
them-at any rates, let them The Bill at the mast
head of the Enquirer. ---.
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MEXICO.
The next advces from Mexico are looked Tor with great
anxiety. They will no doubt, solve the question as TO
the ancabe settlement Of the French claim for ndem-
nifty By The last accounts the British Minister was ex'
erng his umos, influence to bring about an arrange
menl The report current at TampIco, that pro.
position that effect had already been communicated
by the Mexican Cabinet TO Admiral Baudin; but some
doubts Of the truth of it was expressed. AT any rate,
whether true not the probability is, that the pro-
position stralsgem, like the one made TO
our government, for reference of their mutual dis
pues TO foreign arbitration. The result Of such
game played upon the French might not perhaps be
SO successful as in the instance referred tn and although
little time might be gained by The manGuvre, yet, in
the end the trick would only TO exaspeate VIC
torlous enemy. The fondness, however, of The MeIi-
cans for prevarcaon in their diplomatic intercourse is
strengthened by habit that the temptation is not "a
silly resisted That negotiations are going on Is obvious
The French forces are lying Idle at SACRIFICES, appa
renlly awaiting in expectation Of some event Whe.
Their that event be an amcnble arrangement with the
Government hroug the British Minister, or revou-
ton in the country which would bring the Federal
isis into power party favorable to the French, is uncer
tain but doubt exists that such motive or an
cpatlon has checked the operations of The French tre
and produced for Time a cessation of hosttes. AT
present the unsettled state Of the nation must throw
great obstacles in The way of negotiation The whole
people ale divided and used by the strife OF two
conendng factions, between whom the scales OF vic
tory hangs doubtful. A treaty made by the Govern
MED by the party whom the fortune Of war should sud
denly have next elevated 10 the seat Of power UNTIL
therefore, the issue Of the present struggle between
the Cenralists and The Federasts is aseertained il
is scarcely probable that any permanent convention
can be made with France. How som this may hap.
pen is difficult to conjecture; but from The position
Oft two armies described by the last advices, It
ed likely mat he fate of the antagonist parties would
speedily be decided by pitched battle. The Federal
lists were daily growing in strength Their commander,
Gen Urea, is intelligent, accomplished and brave
officer Their principles are Of the liberal republican
schoo and their triumph would tend greatly 10 nnleo
their social and political condition We hope sue
will their arms, and that shall soon hear
OF federalism triumphant throughout Mexico Bulletin
The New Orleans Courier Slip Of The 2lst inst con
firms the above It states, that The schooner Wafer
Witch from Vera Cruz, whence she sailed the 10Th
inst arrived at Two clock this day, and brings the gra
tifyng information that the difficulties existing between
France and Mexico have been adjusted. The indemnity
eemandedby France has been secured by England having
nscome security for its payment, through heT Mn!'ef'
arg further information
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DEATHS.
rnutfY-h av.I-f,


On Friday 22j instant half pas, O'Clock tho
afternoon the other band Cuprpe county died
the Judges Of the General Court Of Virginia. aud daughter
late William GbsoE Esq, Of Fauquier. She expired sud
"c.s %neh WIS moi medical attend
although at times was exceedingly painful: YET she bore
and husband IL left
tepoc his uDrme and only child oil such
der that hc does not know the loss he has sustained
feel seeing whose
presence used give him pleasure ic sa e0gree
m~rcm Gifted, accomplished aud am'abe as she was bar
cath has caused the social circle which will DO
forgotten and the domestic circle which can be filled
Died day of February last, suddenly OHs w MAN
worthy e,tmabc did live in lie performed TO
best of his ability throughout ocr'b long e all the duties
lie kind negbor, afaths us
band aFeconac father citizen devoted to the institutions
his and died with Tho respect ard friendship OF the "nSe
blessings all attesd his spirit as iond Lopod
TO those br hit regions beyond the skies,
Where sorr
Died. his residence in the county Of Louisa on the 18th in'
delicate health for previous bis DEATH He
aclionate husband and paent-nonc friendly
hosptabe aeghbot, aud kind mud Odug-n, mascr His
much regret all who knew him. and Of the
deepest grief ~ his numerous family.
Died. the Goth instant, 18th year OF her age Mrs Ca
7H,Risx r. JoHssoS wife Of Dr. Francis Johnson OF the soany
Louisa It useless describe the character OF the deceased
strangers wena be Indifferent whilst GHls ssd relations know
that language would fail forth he virtues Fos the console
distance, suffice that sho member
Of Tin, Remcd Baps hurchA Christian by grace Of God,
through Messiah and bamcIes Observance Of all tho
ordinances Godonc that visited widows ana
vices of The world and Of course by
hope the and eternal life she died nth perfect
equcsn: all present remember her 10 Sft abssai
friends relations and brethren. Brothers. sisters hnsbnnd-wcep
gerc those who have hope seeing that she only
Jesus, will be brought with him when he sa descend
from Heaven shout with the voice OF the AchanSe aud Tho
trump Of God.
Died. 18th instant in the sd year of her Of nger
Ing disease which she bore with patience Ard 'ns
Miss MARTHA eldest daussc Mr. John Bradshaw Of Geoehland
Died, on February 1885, Mrs Man, HoPErs, wife OF Col
John Hopkins, decd OF Gooshand cosn nearly ~ ears age
Died on he 9th February, Mrs Joss, MLiEK, widow Of !hs
Capt WIN. H. Miller Of GoochunA, the s't Of her
age.
Mrs NJ and Nrs. H. than half century exemplary
Christmas gave the eanst evidence OF experimental
knowledge Of Christ They neshbots from the year 72
lovely pleasant their lives ard in their death not divided
Their peaceful and happy Exhausted nature
offering he resistance the approach Of DEATH they ici
nsrep,' without struggle or groau.
How culm their exit,
Night dews fail gently to the ground
Nor weary, WORKOUT wnGs expire SO soft.
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MEMBER OF THE CONVENTION,
(From the South Side.
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
In lanes w RQIIlllN Esa

The twenty ffih Congress which has ned under
The present Constitution has closed, and with it, sup
pose you intend that your political abors shall terminate
at least in that field. You need not TO be told Sir that
during the long and evenllu period that you were no.
nored with seat in the National Legislature your course
all The great questions Of legislation, approved
by large majority OF your constituents This cheering
will afford pleasing Ietrospecton in your
contemplated retirement.
But the object Of this nication is not 10 indulge
in reflections the past, but 10 invite your attention 10
the present deranged state OF affairs at h0me-n your
State-in your own Coaaiy-and to invoke your
cooperation IN the effort 10 restore them 10 something
like their ancient and natural order There but
way, IN my opinion in which you can be eminentIy
ful-perhops more so than any other man in Virginia
in efecng end desirable TO the Republican party
of Charlotte. You are, doubtless that George }.
Roberts, Esq., who had been put forth by the friends the
Administration their candidate for the House of Dele.
gates, around whom they were prepared 10 rally and of
whose success there not doubt has formally with
drawn from the contest leaving the present incumbent,
IN undlsputed possession OF the Jeld in such
gency We naturally led 10 about Us for a man.
who can most efectually concentrate The vote Of the
Republican party. Do you think require much
at your hands, when ask you to review your deter
mnation 10 retire from the public SERVICE and accept
seat in the Virginia Legislature? Consider for one mo.
ment, beseech you, the questions issue
questions on the decision OF which depends not
y the elevation of this that 10 the Presidency
not merely the Of this or that measure OF nnn
cIal policy-but the triumph overthrow of The princi
Piles of Republicansm,he principles of Liberty and The
Constitution Can the temporary REIMBURSEMENT of
personal ease be loo great sacrifice fol you TO make
the altar Of your countrys welfare? Let me entreat
you then TO ioego for the present. the joys of private
life and consent to the people of Charlotte in the
next General Assembly. Such u sacrifice can only add
to the already large claim you hold their affection and
gratitude.
we'll know that you have long looked forward, with
delight, TO The period which would pu. an end to your
political life, and place you in the enjoyment of that do,
mestic ease and tranquility, which is rarely found amid
the STERN and hustle of political life know, too, that.
had you been allowed TO consult your own feelings alone,
you would not have been candidate for The Congress
sional term which has but recently expired. The i'm
porlance Of the present crisis a sufficient justification
for your friends again calling upon you yield yourin.
dvidual wishes and 10 the service Of The country
1t remains for you 10 say whether this call made in
vain. RANDOLPH OF ROANOKE.
March 20, 1899
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YrsrrRpAy's H. 1f D,lsoot,s

We have no room for the Proceedings, which shall
appear in next-ln the mornings session, the House
took up the Bank bill with the amendments of the Sc
nate Mr.. Venable moved 10 disagree TO the amend
ment, which proposed TO withdraw the Branch OF tne
Virginia Bank from harfolk--After some debate this
motion prevailed Some debate also the amend
menl, establishing Branch at Falmouth was finally
agreed to. The amendment proposing to regulate The
mode of discounting loans was disagreed to-Ano Inc
bill was 10 the Senate.
During the Ercnngs Session, the bill in relation 10
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company passed BY
vote of So 10 50
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COMMUNICATED.
WIG CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.
To the Counties Of Hanorer, Henrico Chartss City and
.Nt,v Kent.
The Convention to designate the person 10 be run as
The Wing candidate for Congress in the Richmond Dis
rct has been called 10 meet at the Bell Tavern in this
City, the 10Th Of prl next at ~ M. full attend.
is greatly TO be desired. ..
THE RICHMOND DELEGATION.
Rrhuond March 30 1929
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-. Buehanan's Speech Criaenden;s BIN.
"chave thrown upon our las! page the conclusion Of
M', Buchanans powerful speech. We hopeh will
attention which it deserves; and which the wore
", Wy author of the following communication invites to
LIE subject:
a, TO THE EDITOR OF THE ENQUIRER.
way lie permitted most respectfully, but earnestly,
your attention 10 the propre,y of republishing in
"e Enquirer Mr. Crittendens Bill, recently presented
70 ne Senate of the u States upon the subject Of the
.'efence of Federal officers in elections' When you
, proposition to deprive san hundred housand' CT.
Nsens OF The United States of the right to the
"e's and dement's Of candidates for public trusts,
ssSey subnisted to the Senate of the u States and
ssusy advocated too, by the colleague and friend,
snnay and politically, of Mr. Clay, "a candidate for
"r Ffes'dency9 notwithstanding the Federal Cons.itu
"O' In express terms declares, that Congress shalt
ya,s no 4s0 abridsng the freedom of speech" why do
;' NOT as faithful sentinel upon the watch tower of
"ery aioed and spare nors" The whole right
y, 'ctns aud of freely discussing the pretensons Of
Sn"Gda'es in reference TO all public trusts is secured
Tue constitutions of the respective States 10 their CT
ne and these rights cannot be taken from them by
S federa Government, without infc,ing fatal blow
pan The State Comstituttons This the most reckless
' aoomlnabe attempt at tyranny that has ever occur
60 10 this country. It points the dagger of despotism
e very bosom Of liberty, and seeks to destroy the
'S' and most sacred rights which the States have con
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Benefit of !3y. II. knight.
The last night OF Pizarro, which must be laid ASIDE
for the action of The forthcoming Novelties Roa
and Evira by Mr.. and Mrs Geo. JONES' who have ten
dered their services.
SATURDAY EVENING, March 80.
Will be presented Kozebues celebrated Play with ne"
Scenery, &c,) of
PiZarrO.
Eiviro, MIS- Geo JONES'
Rolla, WI. ueo' 'ohes'
Comic SONG, Mr. knight.
To conclude with the fayorite Farce of
THE WGNtherc0CE.
March 80 ioo-N
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,NOyt7s OnIce.

HOYT again calls the attention Of the people OF the
United States 10 the MAMMOTH Lottery, to be drawn
the Goth April This is the most magnificent Lottery
we have had for months. " For particulars OF The
scheme, we refer yon 10 our advertisement IN ahoner
par, of this days paper All persons at distance, (no
matter how far who send orders 10 Heyt enclosing
remittance may depend their being attended to with
the same attention. though they stood at the counter
U Az should be very particular TO direct The orders
for lcke,s in say Lottery 10 D. NJ HoYr as he probably
sells two large capitals 10 any one elses one.
n Persons visiting the city should all De very pariI-
cuiar 10 apply at Hoy7's for prizes while in town.
March 30 lost
AJOTiCE those in any way indebted TO US, are
" informed that being compelled to close our business
Immediately we can wait longer and hope that re-
miItances will be made TO speedily as possible
SHEPPARD 4 QUARLES.
March 30 l05-3
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EXTRACT of a Letter. from a gentleman in Prince WWlam
(,ch0 disposed to Conservatism addressed to
Member of tie General Assembly, March %.
81 suppose, that the Senatorial storm has subsd
ed and The Democratic Convention has adjourned mat
and things will resume their woned channel and the
Session will draw TO lis close MIR. RYess star has set
! regret on account Of the Old Dominion, that man
every way fitted fer usefulness and emnence should have
pointment and peevishness exhibited political charac
He has fallen between two stoos-and is doomed
will be forgotten in Virginia. remembered only TO be
ed by its parent, whose suicidal acts brought political
feel in reading the history Of the day: In column
OF Virginia assigning reasons 10 their constituents, why
one, he has abandoned his principes-orsaken the Ad
minstraton-gone over 10 the Wings. In another
lumn, another set say-Because he has not rePen,ed
abandoned his former principles, or given up the Adn
nstraon have been compelled 10 vote against him. and
what says Mr.. Rives9 Nothing Silent death Whence
does MIR Rives claim the high privilege of saying 10 The
constituent body:-'l what am, ask questions
-toke me trust-let me manage your concerns &C.
cordng 10 my own whims and caprice; but do not de-
maud OF me what my is to be your Represen.
atve in the Senate Of the u S. Is this the of Sc
material which Conservatism defends and
admes' so, it has been planted in uncongenial
cline. The people Of Virginia cultivate it. 1t
is sclon ofmonachy, and will perish, whether grated
on Democracy Whiggery.'
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Campa;on opened in the Orano. District

Correspondent gives us particular account Of the
meeting between Messrs Slaughter and Banks at Or
ange Court, on Monday last Mr.. S Qhe Wing cand
dae) attacked with the usual weapons of dealcaiions
expences of the Government, &c &c. lie even went
SO far out Of his way, totlack Mr. Hoyt the present
Collector Of N. York, whom the Committee Of lnves
CATION has treated scurvly-insinuatng erroneous
charges against him, upon The sided evidence OF
man. who had justly been turned out OF the Custom
house. and without giving Mr.. Hnyt fair opportunity
Of being heard his deence-Our Correspondent states
that Mr. Bankss reply was ian able and efficient one:
"Though he spoke Ell tempors except occasionally re-.
ferrng to some documentary evidence which he held in
his hand he sufficiently prepared TO boldly meet,
and completely demolsh every charge of his adversary;
and evinced tact and talent for impromptu or stump
oratory for which heretofore had given him credit,
and which but few excel The Democracy Of the
county found in Col Banks, bold, ardent, and able
supporter He conclusively satisfied the people,
that there nearly ten objects TO one, in the civil
list of the present Administration requiring appropFa
tions by Congress- that OF John T. Adams,-speci.
fying the vast which had been necessary ex
tingush Indian ttes-the vast number OF acres OF
land (say LOG 100000 Of acres purchased by General
Jacksonville vast increase Of the number OF pensioners
the expenses of the Seminole war, &c. &c tie proved
to the People that Mr. Slaughter had read to them hct
tlous fancy sketch Of Wing humbuging think, that
ority gave the palm OF victory TO Col
B. over his Wing competitor The Democratic RePu6l
cans will support Col B. with all their efforts. After this
demonstration Their not ged doubt OF our
complete and triumphant in this Congressional
District. The Wings need mol now lay the fatlering
junction. to their souls, that they to gain member
TO their cause in Orange District from dssensons in
own ranks. That delusion longer awaits them. It
has passed away and now them that on last Mon
day. The 25th instant, Orange March Court the die
cast, and the fat Of the Democrats went forth, decar-
ing that Banks and Democratic Republican, principles
would be triumphant on the 4h Thursday in May next
But, Democrats, 20 TO the pos-do your duty free.
men-act up 10 this momentous crsis-make the long
pull, the strong pull, and the pull all together and We
have nothing to fear"
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'ne House Of Assembly Of New York unanimously
sop'ed, on the 23d, by vote Of 90 ayes noes o. the
Resolutions OF the Senate on the difficulties in Maine
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" Several Advertisements unavoidsbly omitted
email be attended to in our next
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" The Proceedings of large and respectable por.
our next ln a consultation between some of the Re.
puolcans OF franklin and Committee from Bedford,
Mey nominated Capt John NJ. Hollandias their cand.
oa'e lor the Senatorial Disrict-Co Edward Williams
Sno capt Jno P Chiffon wese nominated as Cauddate
Tor the H. of Delegates.
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which was rejected
ResOlrcd, That leave be given to bring bill so 10
modify the Pilot laws to require the master VI
sci who takes pilot 10 conduct his vessel from sea to
Hampton Roads or 10 any point in james River, 10 lake
the same pilot back 10 sea-
Mr.. STUART submitted the following resolution:
"Resoicsd GyMe Gtnera! ASSEMBLY, That the Board Of
Public Works be- and they are hereby instructed, TO
Of the Shenandoah river and its branches and report
be made of the best mode Of improving the nayiga-
lion Of The same-o the probable cost Of The improve
men and OF The present value OF The works in exist
which are the property OF the New Shenandoah
Company and also the value Of the power and other
privileges belonging 10 the Company but before said
survey shall be made, il shall be the duty of the Pres
dent and Directors Of said Company to report 10 the
Board Of Public Works the amount expended by The
Company, in The improvement OF said river, whether
derived from the capital stock or the tolls
Mr. SHERRARD proposed 10 amend this resolution, by
extending the enquiry into the consequences which
such improvement would have upon the stock Of The
Winchester and Potomac Railroad, and Winchester and
Staun ton Turnpike.
Mr. Cons also proposed TO enquire, what effect the
consi ucton othe Winchester md Potomac Railroad had
had upon the stock Of the New Shenapdoah Company.
Both these last propositions ultimately rejected;
and the original resolution agreed 10.
Mr.. RAYMOND submitted The following resolutions:
"ResOlred That The Committee of Courts Of Justice
enquire into the propTety Of releasing james Powell
from the payment OF judgment, upon forfeited recog
Thorn for his appearance before tine Circuit and Supe.
ror Court Of Law and Chancery held for The county Of
Monongalia.
This resolution was agreed 10.
On Mr. pESKBLEs notion the Select Committee on
Banks discharged from The consideration Of The Pc
titions of citizens Of Buchanan, Of Botetour county
Of Hardy, OF Fauquer-of Albemare, and Of the town
of Charlottesville and Scotlsville relative 10 The estab-
shment Of banks branches Of banks in those places
respectively; and that The be laid upon the table
Messrs. WATKINS and BARTos made reports from their
respective committees
On Mr.. BARToNs motion, the Committee OF Agricul' |
ure and Manufactures discharged from the consI-
deIaon Of petitions OF citizens of the counhes OF She
nandoah of Frederick, and OF Rockingham, Tor amend
mens Of the laws relative 10 the appointment oil flour n
spectors of The Common Council OF Lynchburg, for FIX
ing the jurisdiction of said Council Of The Chucatuck
Club Of Nansemond; and of The resolution
relative 10 the Heth Manufacturing Company
On motion of Mr.. SMITH Of Rockingham, leave was
given TO Withdraw the petition Of citizens of The town Of
Dayton.
Mr. STUART presented petition Of John Hopes free
man Of color, for permission 10 remain in the Common
wealth, &c which was referred 10 the Committee for
Courts Of Justice.
Mr. WATKINS called up areport Of the Committee of
Finance which declares 10 be inelpedient to suspend
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