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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-01
The init. Fraud Le,c.


The following is the important law, which has just
passed the Legislature Of Virginia. It off many
Of those Frauds which have been for many years
pracsed by the Wing Managers under the guIse Of
surreptous deeds These abuses poisoning las
the Charlottesville Convention said) Liberty herself at
her fountain head.
The Wings attempted in vain TO defeat its passage
One Wing attempted to postpone it indefinitely on
Thursday Two Wings (Messrs. Hunter of Berkeley
and Thomps of Hanover) sought defeat it Indirect
definite pusiponement failed by the following vote:
4ycs-Messrs. Rivrs, Davis of A alayse, Mitchell,
Hunter, Newkrk, Bfoadus, Payne, Early, Vance, Ro-
bins, pugh, Thompson, Mullen, NJ Rae, Davis of NJ. s.
F., Orrck, VERIFY, Edsington Elliott, Daniel, Crutch-
field, Ford-23.
Noes--slessrs Sou,hal (Speaker,) Brooke, Hoo-
way, Robinson, Cox of b. and L., Jones of Brooke,
Wood, Carroll, Erskine, Watkins, Kincheloe, Arm
strong, Holleman Smith of K, Dabney, Taylor of L,
McIhaney, Holiday, Banks, Martin of NJ, Morgan,
Crimes, Hopkins, Brown Of Preston, Heath, Brawner,
Shipman, Smith, Cowan, Gatewood, Crawford, Tate,
Warren, Martin of t., Buck, Goodson-4S
Every Wing who voted went against the bill, except
six Mr.. Wood Of Frederick took active part for
it, Mr.. Daniel objected to the bill, that it subec ted
the citizens OF the Commonwealth to fines and i'm
prisonment. Mr.. Brown of Preston answered the oh.
econs it, aud supported The bill in the most ANNA
ted and forcible manner. lie asked, What does the
bill propose Fine and imprisoument-for whom
Are The sympahes oil The gentlemen enlisted Tor mn,
who would PROSTATE the liberties of your country, and
poison Freedom herself at the fountain head Do
you not fine who, in ordinary and trivial matters
are guilty Of frauds-and will you not punish him who
is guilty of the grossest frauds against The principles OF
the Elective Franchise, and OF Free Government it
self: am glad says Mr. Brown, that this subject i
now up-that the People may see who il is that Is
willing TO guard the right Of suffrage Anxious as am
to 90 home, l will remain till break Of day in this
Hail. every personal sacrifice, TO secure to the peo'
pie their pure and unyo!a;ed rights
When the bill to the Senate il was referred &c
committee Of 5-of whom were Wings. They re
ported against the Bl-bnt the Senate overrnlcd then
and passed the bill By the following vote:
4yes-Messrs. Nash, (SpeakerD Hunton, Carson
Wiley, Atkinson, Voolfolk, Piper, Boudin, Mofett
Shinn, Scott and Newman-l2.
.Noes-Messrs Campbell, Thornton, Cooke, Lyons
Carter Fontaine and Mcilhaney-7
All these Z were Wings Counting MIR. Thornton
the 10 were Democrats.-We have thus gained
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Yours, respectfully,
Rack WOODS.
TO TIE EDITOR OF THE EMO UIREI

TO TIE EDITOR OF THE ENQUIRER.
In publishing my card in the Wing of the 25lh, the
Editor has been pleased TO accompany it with the re-
mark, that if had adhered 10 Judge Summers, like
good Wing, his election would have been certan.-
Now Sir The Editor ought to have known, that Judge
Summers election was out of The question, because
certain good Wigs would, under no circumstances
vote for him. He might also have known, that most Of
Judge Summers friends despaired of his success prior
10 the last ballot in which he candidate, and only
consented 10 run him again with the understanding,
hat if his vote did not materially increase, he should
be Withdrawn. reference 10 the vote will show, that
50 ar:from increasing, there was actually falling off
Be so good as TO give this an insertion, and oblige
Your friend and ob't serv't,
r. AUG THOMPSON
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NEW SPRING DRY GOODS.

NEW SPRING DRY GOODS.
WE have received by the chooners Manchester, Richmond
complete assortment Spring Goods bought principally
ton, with money, al prices much below any former
which offered Wholesale and RETAIL at modcme advanrr
They are in part as follows:
Extra supene French and English Cloths and Cassimrs
Medium and low priced do. do.
Plain. ribbed, diagonal and plaid Gimbroons
Drap dc Etc, Grape Canbleis and Allapacca Cloths
Heavy brown and white linen Drills and canvass DO
large Of heavy cotton Drng for laborer aud
house serrants-iHdigo blue
Satin, cashmere vaentln, wetins and slneies ves'ns.
Extra super. black and blue black bombnznts
Rich figured and striped Foulard and other figured Silks
Extra rich French and English Mnslins and Lawns
choice assortment Of Gnehnms, from Cd. to2s
IIariman's and other French Prints and JacnBS.
Black and assorted Mode colo 81 de LANES and Chaieys
Every quality Of English and American Prints
Large and small size het S!awls, nLcaerches and sca
Do. embroidered. sill, satin and Grape DO do
Cambrc Jaconet, Mil. Swiss and SanSGox Musns
Checked, striped and dotted COTTON Muslia and Nett
Plain and figured fancy Meta in gIea, variety
Thread and Isle, l4aees Edgines and Inseninss
Plain hemstccd and wire thread cambria Handkerchief
Ladies' SIX and cotton Hose, nj! colos qualities and prices
Genllemens silk and cotton half hose, do do
Ladies' and geniemen's supr Kid sk and isle thread do.
Misses silk Hose and Gloves
White black mixed aaj lead c1ored cation Hose for
Corded Skirts aai Victoria Robes, al prices
Table Cloths, Napkins and Huckahuck
harnsey Diapers, Shirtinrs, D0wlas and Crash
French borderrd and fringed Towels and Napkins
"a and "A fine brown linen Bulsp: and T'esientur.s
Silk and cotton Bsndanna aad flag Handkefchcs
Silk and cotton Umbrellas and Paasols
Shell, tuck and side Combs buffalo do.
Supr g=ise Dan mel and bishop Lawn
White and colorcd and 54 india Mating
Zephyr Wosed. Pins, Needles, Stocks and Bosoma
Bonnet and cap RibboGs, Sewing SILK and Ffinges
large and complete of beaccd and brown DO
mestIcs, shcetnes ana ShrIings
oznaburgs, Ticking, Checks, Drlilnes, &C., &C., &C.
Uguspc! and time have been taken the best
sorted stock SprD. Goods have had the rt
f country merchants and families in Town and
will call they will fad choice variety, and very how
p"'e'' ~ '''" = VALENTINES, BREEDgN & CO.,
Fhi:s BuRaixgs, street. Shottes HH.
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PROTEST OF WESTERN MEMBERS.

On Saturday night, a few moments before the fina
adjournment IL the House of Delegates, MIR. Arm
strong, of Harrison, presented the following Protest
which was read by the Clerk, and then, without any
debate laid upon The table, Mr. VERIFY motion, and
with MIR. Armstr ongs consent:
"The Undersigntd, Members of the present General
Assembly of Virginia for themselves, and behaf OF
their Constituents, enter and record their solemn pro-
test against the refusal Of this General Assembly, TO
execute the authority contained in the fifth section OF
the Constitution of this Stale, which prescribes that
" the General assembly, after the ytar S4l and nj in
" erras thereafter Of not less than ten years. shall hare
" authority, t,co hirds IF each House eoncurring, TO
" make re apporiionmeais of Delegates and Senator's
throughout The Communicable, 50 Mat tie number ~
" Desqa.cs shall not at any time trcced $50, " Sc
" natorS, 80" We ALSO PROTEST against the reiusa
to pass a law providing for taking the sense of the
people upon calling Convention 10 amend the Constr
tuition of the Staie-Thus deliberately, and soemny
denying, the only two forms in which the inequality
of representation throughout the State be correct
ed and refusing TO the people the only means of re-
dressing grievances vioa,ve of equal rights, of equal
freedom, and Of those sacred principles unanimously
affirmed by fathers in June, 1876 and re affirmed
by the People of Virginia Convention assembled in
January, 1880
We, therefore, chershng as we do our love Of
country-"That all men are by nature equally free
and Independent That all po'cer IS rested in, and
consequently dtrired from the Peopis-And, believing
as we do that all of these fundamental principles,
which are embodied in Declaration Of Rights, are
grossly violated by the existing apportionment of re-.
presentation avail ourselves OF The only present right,
that of spreading upon the legislative Journal this our
Protest.
SIGNED, G. p Do-man-E. J. Armstrong;. J.
Jackson Samuel Elliott-D. Kincheloe-Philip Cox,
Jr.-J. F. Harrison WIN. Jones-V. A. Woodward
Charles Quen-Wm. II. French-John Noler-las.
w. Newkirk-Presy Mar,in-Wm. G. Brown-John
Mcpherson- Jefferson 4. Marn-George Cowan-
Allen T. Caperton-Wm. S. Morgan-John McCau-
lev-Jno NJ Rob:nson-Dayid Puoh-Addison Nc
ughln-Gco Mayse-R. A. Clendenin-John J..
Davis-Wm. G. Hooway-F. Moore-Wright Gate
wood-David Crawford-Nehemiah Smi,l-Tmothy
Taylor-John Grimes-flenry Erskine-A Leyburn-
John CARROLL. Mullen-Saml. E. Goodson-H.
T}owcn-Thomns NJ. Tate-D Nj. Edgington-H.
Hiner-Edmund ?. Hunter Cromwell Orrick-Jas.
c. Shpman-Edward ii. Smith-Anthony Kennedy
D. Slnith-Issac ] LeftMich.
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The (ominn Cnmpniyn.


The Democratic meeting al Portsmouth, on Saiur-
day, nominated VIA ialcm, in place Of Mr.. Baylor
latem and Cooke are, therefore, Tic Repu5.icanican.
didaies tor Norfolk county For the Senate, DR.. Ar.
thur Is. Smith is The Democratic candidate, and Col.
Langhorne the Wing, Federal, Bank candidate.
Prince Edpard-Samuel G. Anderson is the Demo
cratic candidate. His election will give Of the
most important accessions TO the next Legislature. We
have met him at the Charlottesville Richmond Con-
strong, common sense his useful Abilities and the pm.
rty OF his principles. We have Address to the
People OF Prince Edward, from one of themselves,
winch we are compelled 10 postpone till our next paper
The Committee Of Vigilance, in Rockingham coun.
~, have organized themselves, and appointed additional
committees TO the different precincts with the power
OF charging their numbers Screen candidates are
out Tor The county. We call Ter concentration, har-
mony, and the union of our friends.
A Democratic meeting in Triadephin, have nomna-
ted Walter G. Scott their candidate for Ohio county
They also commend Alexander Newman in the highest
terms (and well does he deserve their commentator
for the talents and energy he has displayed in the Sc
na,e) and recommend him 10 the sufragcs Of the Sc
Material District The Whiss have withdrawn Par
riot, that the contest will now be sing e-handed be
tween Newman and Campbell.
Pleasant School house, have recommended Joseph
johnson and Benjamin Basseil candidates for the
county.
No division in our ranks, Republicans But union
harmony and energy, and we shall conquer the " Hugs
Whstcver the Richmond Wing may aiirc' to believe
however much il may calculate to seduce the people
by its grovelng appeals To their passions the prospects
around us are bright aud cheering Some OF our friends
in the late General Assembly, calculate majority
of l0-others of 20 at the session We shall bea
them that is certan if friends do their duty. Blu
they must not sleep at their post-not man OF them
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Marriagt.s.

Married. Dunora Thnsday evening. the 9th instant
by the Rev. Richard Meade Dr. w ~ MILLER Jefferson
county, Kentucky, MARIA JEFFERSON, eldest daughter
Samuel Carr of Albemarle county, Va.
ooh, Love! young Love- haund in thy rosy band,
Let sage cynic pratc rs he will,
These hours and only these, redeem fes OF IN"
DIT The Globe aud Madsonian is requested to copy.
Married. Thursday the Gath ntmO, Sweet Hail. In King
William county, by the Rev. Mr. Acrce J.xEs A. Lrscosn Esq
Miss MARY F. daughter Of the late Thomas arte Of King
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-01

NJ Mr. james B. Wilson has withdrawn candi-
Gate for Doetourt county. lie says "hoving under.
Stood that my nomination may have been made, under
circumstances which night admit of doubt of their
being clear and decided majority in my favor must
most respectfully decline its ceptance." This is in
good spirin the style of Jas j. Harrison himself The
Fincastle Democrat speaks in cheering tone. II tells
the R. Wing, that "Perhaps it will find that the De-
mocras Of the District not in much Of snur
is anticipated We have been gloriomsly msrepresent-
ed for the last four ycars, by John T. Anderson, and
we now want man who will carry out the wishes Of
the District. Short of this shall not be satisfied
though we may get into "a snarl' 5" Turn the "per.
haps" into certainty, and who will not thank the De.
mocracy of Boietourl'
Edwin T. Spencer offers himself candidate "To
the voters Of Bath county His address is That of n
States Rights Anti. Bank, Anti distribution Demo.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-01

DoWHATAN HoUsE-Ths proprietor returns his sineSr"
thanks the public generally for the liberal encourage
has received since he has been engaged keeping the
Powhatan House. now than IS years. and hopes by strict
attending the comfort Of his VISITORS D,ri and receive
continuance their favor Having 1895 increased his charge fer
Transient visitors 81 day. in Of The high price
Of provisions feels his dny redure II 10 81 So "a
provisions generally en from and after this day. single
dinner Is breakfast lodging 20 rents eaei
PHILIP DCvAL, is
Feb. %. 1912. aa-aa
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-01

We have received from The American Legation al
Paris the "Journa Des Debats of the 4th February.
It's leading article is Analysis of General Cass ce-
lebrated pamphlet of ".4n Examination, &c, concern
ing the Right of Search" We have translated it
but have no room Tor il this morning. II concludes
with this cheering and memorable declaration " r.
Cass will ar of concession, tending 10 affect the
Sovereignty of his county On that point, his senil-
ments are what generous men of all nations should
avow in behalf Of their own conntry-and every
Frenchman, inbusd with the feeling OF National Ilo.
nor, will thanh him for having ably sustained The
cause Of e ,choc cir7ed ae0rid, rhich France ,cil
ncrer saer;fec." This endorsement comes with The
greater force because the "Journal Des Debats" is the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-01

!Nominations-Th Democratic Convention, which
met Bath, Morgan county, Monday last, have no.
minated Thomas Sloan of Hampshire their candidate
for the Senate At meeting of the Democratic party
on tile same day, Peter Dyche, Esq, was nominated as
their candidate for the county Of Morgan.
The Wings have nominated David Gibson, Esq, for
the Senate, and jacob Ash of Morgan for The House
MIR. Samuel fobson has been nominated candi.
date for Cnlnberand-by Democra ic meeting (slr.
Carter H. Harrison in the Chair) Mr. fIobson has ac-
cep,ed the nomination.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-01

no COUNTRY MERCHANTs.-Canniry merchants, wishing
to save the exchange besides the expense ~ going 10 the
North can by calling p s. GARBANATfs Cheap Cash
CAPS OF every description the following low prices: Coney
STA dozen; drab Russia broad IN the em S2 ~
AM 30 per dezen SAG and $50 dezen brush
Hats of superior quality at equally "w prices ne nutria and
beaver Has dab of the fashionable shape which
will guarantee TO sell prices for cash only Please
recolret GARBANATIs eh-np HAT Nanufaetey shcekoe
Hill, Sign OF the Transparent Hat.
April iVs-W3n
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The Washington Correspondent of the New York
Evening Post writes that "the Postmaster General has
osponed the proposed reduction of ten per cent
The commissions of Posmasters until the next quar-
Ter, which, hope, will lead 10 an indefinite postpone.
,nent of the measure But if il is to take effect at
all had not the Departments al Washington better set
The example Cannot the Postmaster General, and his
clerks, commence with dccimating their salaries'
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The Washington Correspondent Of The New York
Express says, that many of the Wings wish TO frame
the tax law, that il should yield adequate revenue
for The support Of Government, independent of the
land fund But there so many lions in the way,
tina, it will not be possible do this and the best that
can be hoped is a suspension IF the operations of the
Distribution iau, untaMe Gorernmtnt reeetd from
some IF its eristiag tmbarraSSmtnts."
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-01
EnilltL SfGicS (nnr

Judge J. Y. Mason's Court, for the trial Of Bank.
rupt cases, adjourned on Monday. We understand,
that about l32 DEGREES of Bankruptcy we're made sub
jeci however, 10 objections, ninety days erce when
the iiaal discharge viii be applied Tor The objections
we spoke Of few days since, as heing made III eight
cases, al this term, were all withdrawn.
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TO TIE EDITOR OF 7HE ENQUIRER

1.-THE iSsUEs.n
Sir There is much said about 1.-THE ISSUES in our
coming Elections, and what The Democrats will have 10
meet by the Wings. What the Issues Distribution
is the greatest, then the Tariff then the Bank Cues
ton or Resumption, no Resumption. These are the
Issues, and !, though great POLITICIAN yet can make
plain statement in plain way and as that is what
we nbo ring men seldom now, hope you will give
this place in your paper We aborng and producing
norton Of the community have 10 pay everything and
ought at least 10 know how do it, and for what We
do il.
Will fir, look to Distribution, that is, the giving of
the land money TO the States; and the IarIt The sub
iects are connected that they cannot be considered
and as the Wings for, and the Democrats
onainst The measures will take the Wing policy, and
see how it results. Mr. Clay good authority with the
Wings and will begin with his notions. He proposes
TO distribute the land funds among the several States
and Territories and make the average S3000,0C0
YEARLY lie admits, that the question Of distribution in
wolves the question Of taxation, and proposes to increase
the tarifo thirty per cent ten per cent above the ad
raore in the Compromise act and the act othe Extra
Session Of Congress- in le4l, providing for the dsrlbu
ton of the proceeds of the public lands II !, could be
done withcut violating the Compromise act. shall
not stop TO show, how much money the Wings have
now in the National Treasury. Its bankruptcy is
notorious TO all. Having reformed the nation into
a large bit, and sunk the national credit 50 low,
that they find it d fcult TO borrow any more mo-
ney. The idea of distribution would be, by such
common sense men as myself, considered lunacy,
only that the Wings are in power, and Of course
know how 10 do it, to their own advantage al
least, if the advantage of the Gear people; for
whom, of late, they seem TO have acquired wonder
fu interest Well, it is said figures will not lie, and
will try the interest of the dear people by them But
will here remark hr. Clay, and The principal Wings,
say they go fo7 tariff for protection, incidental Of
course-tiey say, moi tariff purely protective, but
protection such tax that will raise money enough
10 meet the wants of the Government will produce
and, as before stated, Mr. Clay says the duties upon
imports must come up ten per cent. TO Go that, and
enable Congress 10 distribute the S3,0ooOc0 brought
into the Treasury by The sales of the public lands
Well. The uactures Of the u s. in 1sio were goo
And the description Of foreign imports were 5oVoC
| Making the enormous amount Of s44s 200, CcC
This larne aum must nl be Increased 10 the people
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TO THE EDITOR OF THE ENQUIRER
You desired the instance of Of bis friends To an
John 3. Young ESQ., candidate represent the
county Of Henrico in the Legislature Of Virginia.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-01

% Mr.. Francisco is again unavodaby postponed
also an appeal to the Republicans Of King and Qceen,
their Courthouse and concentrate upon some
nominee.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-01

ID RICHARDSON & CO. receiving their Spring supply
Ia Of DRY GOODS consisting Of The Usual variety Of Foreign
and Domestic articles adapted To Tie which they offer
sale or moderate terms
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-01

RJ REiiGi0US NOTICE.-Ths Rev. II. A. Bo.kDsas, &c
Philadelphia will preach In hr First rebyterian Church. (Dr
Plumer's,) tonight, quarter before eight o'clock.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-01

Think ], thing TOO secure Be 10. for moment SUI
Pnebut go forth in all your strength and carry your
county tr,umphanty This is The duty of every Re.
publican IN every county Of the State.
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RICuNOND MAnKETs-Norcb ri.

ToRacco-Breaks moderate for Prices
without material change Lnss, perhaps shade
We quote hugs s. so anda rs; leaf and So good
fine, 5a5 Is.
which Is now SIS cents.
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The r. Wing, and It's allies, raising smoke IN,
der cover of the Distribution law, and in this way expect
IN blind The People, so to persuade them 10 elect
minority of Wings to the next Legislature. The scheme
will fail The stalking horse will be broken down in
the canvass. The people Of Virginia will not consent
to return a Legislature, who will support National
Bank-subsdize the States at the feet of the General
'gs9o-and bring again the Federal School into power
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-01

.Nr. Clan retired from the Senate yesterday.
meeting of citizens of Washington and members OF
Congress on the els, March have determined 10 give
him Complimentary Bal-and appointed % mana
eers-26 members OF Congress- whose names follow in
imposing succession with the fusome ,te Of "H0n.
attached to them (Slessrs, Archer aud Bolts being the
managers from Virginia,)-with 20 managers on the
part of The citizens.
Mr. Clay, in a letter to the Committee of Wake
county in North Carolina pleads, the pressure Of his
occupations apology for not attending The wing
Convention of the 9TH April, at Raeigh-bat he gives
them his Creed to rouse and to rally them He, too, tries
to shead the Captain" He tells the Committee, Of The
cruel DISAPPOINTMENT they have met with from the
Captain, aud draws gloomy p'en's, o. Ouf hssf
upon the principles Of The party that elevated him. he
makes war upon both A President without
party, and parties without President! a
President, who, affecting 10 soar in an atmosphere
above that of all parties and TO pace himself upon the
broad and patriotic foundation of the whole nation, is
vanly seeking, by cnlpable administration OF the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-01

hlessrs J. NJ. WhhlIe, and Joseph NJ. Terry, De-
mocra,s, were nominated by Republican meeting in
Piusurania candidates for the county. They have
accepted Messrs. john Keen, Qa,e DelegaeD and
c. D. Bennett. are announced as Wing candidates
Also, Capt. Vincent Witcher, Wing candidate, for
the Senate.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-01

Ptnnsyiuana.-The House of Repre- sentatives have
determined by vote of IS to H. TO suspend, until fur
Their Legislative action, all the pnL'ic 'corhs.