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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-05-17
The District Ciause

We recommend 10 our readers the able and interest
ing Speech of sir. Floyd of New York, against the
District Clause of the Apporticnment Bill now before
the Senate. The bill has been reported back from the
Judiciary Committee, amended 10 run as follows
Ani The Election in such State shall under the laws thereof
be made by Dtfctssuch Districts shall he composed of CONT
cuous shall Representative popGia-
equal 10 the number which, by the existing ratio, shall be
ncd member nearly aud District
shall elect than member"
Thus we go!-the Federal Government continuing
10 mix Itself up, Ike the Frogs Of Egypt, with the
business of the People and OF the S,aes-now passing
Irrespective law interfering with the relations be
tween debtor and credltor-then, law medding 18th
the relations between Constituents and Representa-
t,ves-and then, NV regulating the employment, in
duslrv and manufactures ofndividuals, &c.-and
the Federal Executive interfering with the Rights OF
State TO frame her own Constitution. Is there TO be
limit to the meddesome interference Of this limited
Government, with specified powers;
This District clause is Of the most alarming in
noyaons Of all. If Congress had the right claim
ed for it, why did Mr.. NcDufTe, some years ago, pro
pose amendment TO the Constitution, giving Con.
gross the very power IN question That amendmen,
was debated for time, and before the Legislature
of several of the Staes-We trust that it will still be
arrcsed-frs by the coed sense of the Senatc-and il
;hat fails, then by the veto Of the President letter
from Washington, The Charleston Courier, gives tie
following information upon the matter:
"alr Calhoun, understand, will oppose the district
system In fact it will meet with serious opposition
bill come back TO it, there would be in
Senate amendment, striking out this proviso The
amendment in question passed the committee of the
whole House by majority Of only three. II was then
agreed to by the House by majority ofony f'co, and
This in the absence Of tortyt,eo members. Moreover,
it has since been ascertained that majority of the
absenees would have voted against It, Again. some
of those, who ut first in favor of it, many turn
against it-and il cannot gain any new friends. The
chief and potent argument against the provision is
simply this: That it asserts the power of Congress
10 fix uniform mode Of choosing Representatives;
that il Congress has tie power to fix the district
system, they have the power TO fix the general tehct
system; and that when they adopt the general ticket
system il vii! be in the power OF five of Ike large
Western States TO control the other twenty six States
to usurp the whole government, of the Unon-,o ~
rannze the smaller States and the Southern States
10 interfere they please with the peculiar ns,Itu
tons and interests OF the South-in fine TO break up
the Union 1t is thought safer, by many, therefore, to
resist construction of the Constitution that necessarily
gives to the larger States power tremendous, and
one tina, the trainers ohe Constitution could never have
contemplated"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-05-17

The TuRr.-We have given very long and gra.
phc description of the match race between Fashion
and Boston, from tie "Sprit of the Times"
Old Boston, after being beaten by Fashion on Tues
dav, molly rallied on Friday last and won the four lie
Jockey Club of 81 Geo. on the last day of the Long
Island Races-bea,ng Samuel Laird Mariner who
has never, until now, been beaten "he FIRST heat was
won by Mariner, the second By Boston BY half a
lng,, and The third by length under whip and spur
The time Of the frs; heat was bad but Boston re-
covered himself in The second running it in seven
minutes and forty.s seconds. Entering The last mile
of the second heat, Mariner led Boston some ten
lengths and every body considered the race LOST but
under severe application Of the whip, in the last quar-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-05-17

A letter from Washington states that Mr.. Jesse Md
sr Is, Auditor CT tie Treasury resigned bis ece on
Saturday. ole is very worthy and honorable man,
and very we'll qualified for the trust Miller was cen
sured, years ago, for not taking timely BOND ron
Swariwout-and some of the Wings have continually
rraed The President 10 remove him So that the resg
nation was no, wholly vountary-yet he and the Pre-.
stens have parted in good dispositions for each other
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-05-17
Imrortant from Iitrana and .Me1ico

New YORK, May l5.-By late arrival from Havana,
down 20 the 30h ult., we have received important in
,slgence from Mexico relative to The political move.
me nts in that interesting country.
The British "1'ey!o, arrived at Havana from
Vera Cruz the oJ,h Gt The late elections in Mex
leo had gone entirely for Bustcmen;e. In consequence
Santa Anna had ordered 300 men to that capital.
Bustan,cnte vas TO sail for England the lst Of
May by the steamer "Solway,' which 10 sail that
day fr Sauthampton
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-05-17

with the Republicans. ia oppressive Tarfbe pass
ed, TO be principally productive it must fall upon the
necessities of life. The Feds may then pass the law
they may swell the revenue by Tariff; and if they
still cling 10 the Distribution they must make tina,
Tar # more pressiye-iheirs Ill be the responsi.
bility-and theirs the o;iium
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-05-17
Time of FRS, Heat 1921

"OM Firginny tire!'
Since sending the recapualion above TO the printing
office have seen Mr. Long, and have been desired
by him TO state that he will run Boston against Fash
for 1000, $4,000 forfeit, four mile heats at any
time 10 be agreed upon by the parties between the 18th
ofSeptcmber and The 25th Of October, next
He also authorizes to state that he will BET
$1,000 be wins with Boston the regular Jockey Club
Purse four mile heats on Friday the Union Course
$1,000 that Boston wins The J. C. Purse at Camden
and $1,000 that Boston wins the j. c. Purse Trenton
tie week foowing
1t is conceded all hands that Boston is worth moro
ts evening" notwithstanding his defeat, than he was
before he started !odny. The spirit of his up
this like memorable occasion in May, 1923,
is worthy of them and the Old Dominion. Of one OF
them it has been we'll said, that "Lke another Napo.
At eight o'clock both horses were doing well.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-05-17

We shall publish IN next paper the Report Of the
Secretary OF the Treasury, in relation to revision oi
the Tariff. lie estimates the aggregate r7pcnses OF the
Government mt ior the next years al So, 2i2S13 u.s. or
nearly 80 millions yearto meet which, alter resiof-
ing the proceeds Of the public lands 10 the Treasury,
ESTIMATED al millions for the 3 yeats,l he contends
'hal decided ncr, of the Tar! Of Duties is Eeces
sary "1he dutabe lmpora,Ions for lhe ensuing year
are estimated at 500, Si7 9S estimated 10 YIELD under
the Secre;ays proposed Tariff, aggregate of S2,
6G3 SO; from which be deducted for dta. backs,
bounlies expenses OF collection, &c So 1861 00 lear-
ing nett revenue OF So ,35 u. by these means
the whole existing debt to be paid off three years;
after which, the duties are to tea coffee &c.
Mr. Forward contends, that the protection OF American
manufactures is proper incident 10 any system Of re
duties-and particularly articles Ct wool, oon,
iron hemp leather &C. In his bill he proposes to raise
cloths and cass'mcres, &C. TO 40 per cent -worsed
stuff goods 10 30-low priced blankets to 25-collons
(say 25-cofce cents per pound teas ~ cents
per pound, and green Is cents. We shall publish
along side of the Secrctarys report The abe Report
presented BY Mr.. IIabersham, from the Minority of the
Committee on Manuiac,ures-fcr the purpose of ex
posing the inquitous consequences of Tn oppressive
Protective Tariff. This suhjec. s Tie great order oi
the day at Washneto the battle ground On which
The Republican and Federal champions will measure
their weapons. 1t will call forth all the talents and
energies Of our friends in Congress If tie power be
the hands Of the Federa!lsls the argument will be
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-05-17
BriIIia1t Spertar G, in .,faruiQnd.

The Landing of The rylano Pilgrims at ST. Mary
river on the 2oih March, 1884, under Calvert and Fa
ther White celebrated on the 10th inst. OF the site
Of the old city of ST. Marys. Thousands of anxious
spectators were present-2 1000 transported in
three steamboats,. John r Kennedy was President o.
the day-and Mr. George Read delivered the Grafton
undsr old English Mulberry, of the few sad re
lies Of the scene.
Yesterday, another imposing spectacle was 10 com
,rence at Baltimore and TO continue during the whole
week This is the great Military Encampment, which
has been for some time in preparation. Three VoiCn
leer companies, from Winchester, Charestown and
Sbep!,ardston,) are 10 he present from VirgInia-a
from nsylyaniu-3 from the District Of Columbia
from MARYLAND besides the 9Th, SD, LIST Artillery
Regiment, aud 9Th Cavalry Regiment, from the City Of
Baltimore.
Commander in .Chief-iIajor Gen. G.. H. Sleuart.
Aeiuiaht. &c nernl-Co Horace Bliss.
Quarter master Genernl-Col. II. w. Fiizhugh.
Pavmaser Gencrnl-Col. Nathaniel Hickman.
Surcpon .General-Professor ~ r. Smith.
"The troops in the Encampment will be reviewed by
Governor Porter of Pennsylvania, at nine O'Clock on
"Wednesday morning, the 18th inst by Gov. Thomas
of Maryland Friday morning, the Goth inst, at nine
O'CLOCK ard at OH the same day by the President
IF the IT, S., the Secretary of War; the Honorable }
c Spencer and the COMMANDMENTS Chief Of the Army
Cen Scott number of nguished strangers ano
citizens, among them The surviving defenders Of Ba
more in 1914, have accepted invitations TO be present
at these reviews.
A beautiful flag has been procured by tie Committee
of Arrangements TO he presented TO the best drilled
and mos: soldierly company in the Encampment.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-05-17

Gen. Houston Announces TO the Committee ut Gal
ves.on tina, he is engaged in organizing an Expedition
az airst Mexico. Gen. Hamilton, in letter published
in tie last Charleston Mercury, is in favor of the in
vason-bnt estimates the number Of troops ne cessary
10 ACCOMPLISH The object at about q. 900.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-05-17

o.. We compelled to lay over the APPEAL Of
".7nofhtr Centinct the ,eatehtoutr an Essay
On the MNrc:na Military Institute"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-05-17

Young Indies Seminary Prince Edeard C0urthoDss.
NEW session Of this Seminary will the FIRST day
~ OF June next 10 continue four morths.
7e,rnJ-For the branches S for the higher branch
es S30 for the year, comprising ten months.
Instruction Piano Forte. go
Irsr uf Piano 10
Daily instruction will be given in vocal music free OF charge
Board in the neshbo,hood, sli0
lsPtiprr Edward c. H., MAY IL, 1872 3-w2w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-05-17

went over il nearly together no sooner had they
menced the descending ground than gathering all MS
energies for final and desperate effort, Boston ade
lash and this time he succeeded in taking the track
The which ensued we have words TO describe
Such cheering, such betting, and many long races
was never heard before. After being compel
led to give up the track Joe Laird, with the utmost
prudence and good sense took his mare IN hand ani
gave her time 10 her wind Boston came
through about clear length ahead, having run this
mile the Sd, in l.53i! But the pace was too good 70
last Nothing short of steel and catgut could stand
up under such press On the first turn alter passing
the stand, Fashion, fresh again, made dash, ond
tremendous her speed that she cut HIM down IN
her sride opposite the quarter mile post ana me h's
out The race, so lar as Boston was concerned,
was pest praying for Ii any thing parallel "a
shon's turn Of speed it is her nvIncble game che
gradually dropped him, and without another ei'rt
on s part 10 retrieve the fortunes OF the day, che came
home gallant winner by exactly sixty yards, having
run this second heat in is!
II was thought by many that Boston pulled up lame,
but did not notice it, though our attention was d.
rected TO it. The vast crowd that filled The entire
enclosed space prevented getting any where near
either of The horses after the heat was over AS Joe
Laird rode Fashion back to the stand the shouts were
so deafening that had not the President OF the CLUB
and another gentleman held to her bride she would
have not only enlarged the circle ofher acquaintance
very speedily, but "Inade mash of come dozen OF
'the rank and file then and there assembled. She
looked if another heat would not "set he. back any
We must lose the Mails il we write word more,
and therefore break off suddenly, merely adding the
following recaptulation:-
TUESDAY, May TO- le42-Match THE NORTH VS.
THE SOUTH, $4,000 side, 5000 forfeit. Four
mile heats
Henry K. 1olers (Wam Gibbonsy CHI n. FASH
ion, by Imp. Trustee, out Of BoDnets o'Bue,
(Alariners DAMP by SIR Charles, 5 years. Ill
lbs. Joseph Laird.
Col William Il. Johnson and James Longs CHI.
h. Boston, by Tmoleon, out Of Robin Browns
dam, by Balls Forizel, years, l2G lbs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-05-17

John NJ. Niles trumpllan;iy elected Senator oil
the United States, by the Legislature of Connecticut,
Thursday ast-for SIX years from TIE 4th March
next The vote stond, for Niles 1885, Roger S. Baldwin
81 Scattering "a noble tribute 10 the integrity ard
ta'ents Of Mr.. Niles
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-05-17

ter he closed tie gap, larped end came out length
ahead"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-05-17

ITO THE FARMERS GEEERAiLY.-The snhscriter win fix
Scyes the present year sna n his residence, ~ the
county Of Chesterfield Pits, and : deposit al Dover
Mills in Goochsnd, Of Sir. EnwIn Holman Nauck,
SeylLes, complete sale by the s May This Mil
dacy the James River Caaa Ea,y application from to.e
may Scyhes complete will enable The subscriber Ia
nrri. e Any communication, by nai t. the subsbrer
JEFFERSON COSBY.
I'll
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-05-17

fFroa he - T. SPIRIT eftie Times. Extra, # May 10Y
Hus-a for the Bonncts O. Biue-The best run
IA qmeriea!-F ashion, The yNorthern Chanpion ,oin-
fbr Groupd
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-05-17

SECOND HAND PIANOS ~ FARMvfILE-Fcr sale, eight
- second hand Pianos, $50 sliO ac new ones OF
the best manufactures New Mac Books, &C., all at Rich
mond prices, by a. l.. BlGLOW.
MaYe 2la-W1
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-15

that rscd In the treaty Of peace. Commssicnefs
who were appointed TO settle that line. have ua-
vefsed the country Ia vain 20 had The highlands
| designated 80 the boundary
With these known facts, how can IL possibly be
maintained. that doubts about the boundary arose
ior the first time in the year lsitf
need net pursue this subject furthen Iadeed, !.
would have been useless treat Of II at all with
any person having before him the records OF the
diplomatic history OF the countries for the last
half century. My object in adver,ing to il, is. to
correct an error, arising, AN ready TO bseve, not
from any inle nton TO msreplesent, but irou want
Of informant and which seemed TO be sufficiently
circulated TO make tome reiutation useful towards
promoting the desired friendly and equitable settle
ment OF this question.
We believe the position maintnised byrs on the
subject OF this boundary to be founded in justice
and equity; and We deny that we have been deter
mined in cur prc,ensions by policy and expedence.
might, perhaps, fairly admit, that those last mon
toned considerations have prompted, IN soma mca-
sure our perseverance in maintaining them. The
territory in controversy, Tor that portion Of il at
least which is likely to come to Great Britain by
any amieable sstilementl is rs worthless for any
purpose OF habi,ation or cultivation, as probably
any uac, of equal size on the habitable globe and
u 1t were not foe the obvious circumstances OF its
connecting the British North American provinces, I
believe might venture TO say, that whatever might
have been the merit of our case, we should long
since have gwen up the controversy, and willingly
have made the sacrifice 10 the wishes OF a country
with which IL is so much our interests, as rs our
desire, TO maintain the mos, perfect harmony and
good will.
,rus, that this sentiment must be manifested in
my unroserved communication with you on this,
and on other subjects connected with my mission.-
IL have failed in this respect, shall have i'll obeyed
the instructions OF my Government and the earnes,
dictates OF uy personal inclination. Permit me,
sir, to avail myself Of this, my 6rs, opportunity of
formally addressing you, to you VI fegnedly
oil my most distinguished consideration.
AsHBURToN.
Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER, SO. sc.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-15
fro pE Continued
RICHMOND WING.
THURSDAY MORNING. SEPT. Is.
"Frtt Todd .Mtttinr.n

We were asked the other day: "What has be.
come of these assemblsgesl Have they been thrown
into magnetic sleep along with Old Mesmer7''
Can't exactly say-bu, the sudden arrest Of them
was, TO say the least, little curious. We sscribed
j, to the very great frigh, they were thrown into,
by the very narrow escape they made from Free
Trade. Never were a set Of men so alarmed as
they were. when there WIS every prospect, that no
Tariff BIZ would be passed. "All the great inter.
esis of the country (they excaimed) will be over
thrown. The manufactures will be annhilated-
the Asriculturalists will he ruined for the want Of
market for their producis-ihey may buy goods
eheaper-but al what a fearful cost1-the country
will be drained of all its specie and the Banks will
have 10 suspend. Save us from Free II ads, If you
would save us from ruin - The order for the
Free Trade Meetings forthwith counter mand-
ed. The cry went forth, "Give us Tariff % per
cent. or HIGHER"-th-y were Indifferent, how
high-so it could prevent the "Mad.Cap Wings"
and "Desperadoes" from inf citing the curse of Free
Trade upon the country
The somersets and the commissions of those gen.
tlemen never be fjrgouen.
But when the danger blew over, and Tariff Bill
was passed, we expected to see the Free Trade
Meetings resumed. That course Of conduct would
have been in character with the wonted ingenious.
ness of that party. Wherefore, it was not ndop,-
ed, we impute TO the fact, that Old Mesmer yerv
soon afterwards became entanged in the neshc.
and mysteries OF magne,ism-became distrait-
lost his reckoning, and forgot his duty. lie did
utter one or two feeble ordinations against
the "bill OF Abomna tions"-but speedily, his
whole soul was absorbed in wonderment NJ the
astonishing phenomena Of Mr. French's little black
girl seeing better with her chin than her rug
His senses were confused. He went down stree,
to throw little more fluid upon the "boys," who
dubbed him, and since that he is in worse p'isbt
than old Caleb BAlderstone was, when, during the
storm at VOLTS Crag, he smashed the crockery
and sPoilt the bes: dinner ever cooked
His last generation readers will pronounce him
clean daft, unless he issues q new order very soon
for the Free Trade Meetings to go on. There
never was time, when the advocates Of FREQ Trad.
were more imperiously called upon 10 exert them-
selvesi They have just ingloriously abandoned
their own STANDARDIZED a loud for a Tariff. when
Free Trade was forcing ilselfupo them;-They nm
only repair the mischievous effects OF their cowarJce
by renewing the fight with redoub!ed energy. lie.
Repeal Repeal be the watchwofd and replv.
until there shall again be danger Of Free Trade
and as that period. even according 10 nr Calhoun
is very remote-ihey will have an excellent piecs Of
slang, which will last them their lives,
While old Mcsmer is taking nap, we will start
the cry for him-RsPsdii Rspeal
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-15

where eAndou< cannot dwell, encountered 20 elssinx
and shams'ssssn outrage on truth and F.irnsss Ba,
The old man sss mad a. March haze, and no
shiog but his malice survives the wreck Of his un.
eessssndins. Because be had tssn doubly hosxsd,
add made the laughing stock Of the whole country,
he seeks to suppress the laugh. by merging the seai
meo' Of r'dieue for his snivelng ereduli,y Ia the
stronger feeling OF disgust lor his wan, Of esudour
and fairness He may succeed ia acquiring the
reputation OF tho most disingenuous man on the
eon,insnt-( which. by the way. he nov snjoy.)-
but is impossible for him to cease to be the sub
jeet Of rdieaie. The boys ~ia laugh {" he walks
along the streets the men shrus their shout.
ders, charm he never wiselyi His rriis.i
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-15

Johns; aud Il evident tha, this article Of trade
beng worth any thing, mus, mainly depend upon I've
having access to the sea Though that river Il 10
further evident that these can 10 no such access
under any sresng otherwise than by the con
| sent of the Province Of New Btunswick. Il u my
wish TO seek an early opportunity Of considering.
merce OF that country, what cen be done TO give Il
the greatest possible freedom and extent, wiihou,
trencAing too much on the vital regulation Of the
two countries. But. in the mean,lns in order TO
meetd once the urgent wants and wishes OF Maine
| IN this respect. would engegc that, on the hnsl
| statement OF these difference oil lumber and pro
duee OF the forest Of the tributary waters Of the ST
Johns shalt be received freely without duty and
dsaI, with IN every respect like the same articles
| OF New Brunswick
cannot now say positively whether may be
able to 90 further, but thi, seems to me what's pru-
e'paiiy required. Suggestions have at times been
thrown out OF making the por, and river ST. Jeho's
tree TO tho two countries, but think you will be
sensible that this could rot bc done without some
reciprocity for the trade OF the ST. Johns IN the
ports oil the United States and that IN endesvoring
TO regulate this, we should DC embark'nc In an In
tricate question much and often discussed between
the two countries.
IL cannot also fail occur TO you tina, joint rights
IN the same harbors and waters must he fruitful
source Of dissension and that it behooves w to be
careful not to the seeds OF future differences in
the settlement of those in own day.
have now stated. rs | was desiTed 10 do, my
views Of the terms on which it appears TO me that
this settlement may be made IL must be sutiieient'
y evident that have not trca,el she settlement IN
the ordinary form OF bargain, when the party
making the proposal leaves himself something TO
give up.
The would no. admit OF this. even it I could
bring myself so TO act. II woud have been useless
for mo to ask what know could not be yielded.
aud can unfeignedly say, that, even II your vig-
lance did not forbid to expect 10 gain any undue
advantage over you, should have no wish 10 60 SO.
The treaty we have to make will bc subjected to
the scrutiny Of JEALOUS and ctlicsing psblic, and
It would Ill answer its main purpose OF producing
and peEpotuains harmony ami good will II its pro-
men to make Just and equitable settlement Of this
long continued controversy.
Permit me, sir, to conclude with the assurance Of
my distinguished consideration.
ASEBURTON.
Hon. Daniel Webster, Sc. SC.
fro BE Continued