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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-05
POETRY.
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NHH """Ht 'H'H'H SVN''N'
olifrai Arf lev sHEhf % D. charged eih WRd
onoth Tom O. Hair, an 6te al Fsk,
rams psuf - mai, sans l,euf VI Tisk-
IN charge With Wind mon p~,H gnn.
AnL nons vertona, qui vite, he'll tun-
But Mons fl-k dsssiained 10 run,
Add swore he "A ask meileur fun
Than Tom 10 tTighicn into hts
f1sk hr his mark, foT Tom has lost his wits.
Tom, now sins, but not fear;
Though nouied by Pisa. a. We ali hear
Dares not encore At him to hfc.
However chaud may be his ire.
Poor Tom has cOwetl no more % rally,
a monument OF pride AMI folly
We scTibblets. all. take warning FROM
The wofu end of brother Tom. "a.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-05

iB~ Suppose the Federal Constitution had not
been adopted, and no more perfect Union existed
now than did at the time Of the Deeds Of Cession-
IN what manner would the proceeds Of the public
ands be disposed of Distribution was considered
the only mode, under the Confederation, Of carry.
ing out the Deeds Of Cesson-and as an evidence
Of this, the first Congress after the Deeds, ordered
Distribution in strict pursuance Of their provisions.
The Constitution has no, affected the question a,
n-for that instrument expressly declares that the
right Of no State shall be pr,judieed 10y any Of It's
provisions. II Distribution vas right and proper.
and IN fact Indispensable to faithful execution OF
the Deeds, under the old Confederation, is It not
equally right and proper now-nnd much more
eIpedient now-na,much rs the Federal Govern
ment IS too strong, and this will tend to weaken ~
We respectfully desire an answer from the Fede
ralis,s OF the Richie school.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-05
MARRIAGES.

Married, on Wednesday the 10th inst. 10y the
Rev. MIR Nelson, Door. PAUL &. CALLAwAY OF
Nelson, 10 Miss ADIsosIA f. D., daughter Of Capt.
Nathaniel |. Manson. of Bedford.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-05

We are authorized to say that James Z. Roane
Esq- is candidate to represent the Senatorial
Dstric, composed Of the counties Of New Kent
Henrieo. Charles City, and James City, and the
City OF Richmond
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-05
EpwAnp a. FrA1Mra.ros. seere,nrr-

no meeting oftho Wings Of Richmond and IIcnrco
County IS requested the long room oftbe Exchange
Hotel on Thursday The IT. Instant at hall past o'clock
T. NJ for the purpose Of nominating suitable person
represent this district the Stale senaea anoy hay
ing been created 10y the resignation Of Mr. Lyons fall
meeting is urged by every Confederation that should con
troll frcenen IN the pursuit OF their political rights
Mnnu Yefefs u hnfA Connfu nnd Gin
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-05

tracts. and Treasury daipPinss. which. in such
contingency, would enrich the landf Il would do
more to relieve the dstresses Of the people than all
the Stay Laws which your Legislature could pass,
u T. ID
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-05
THE WAR STEAMERS.

We learn that the Mississippi and Missouri left
New York yesterday morning Mt 8 o'clock, for
Washington. Commodore Stewart was in town
Yesterday, but doubtless, IL any serious business 10
on hand, he will not remain in this city long.
Pail Ing.
The New York Express says, that the public
houses OF that city bv no means crowded, an
unusual thing at this tune of year.-ib.
The New York Sun estimates the aggregate loss
by the first fac on Thursday, at s300,O00-Ib.
In one or two cases the efisy Of Sir Robert Peel
has been hrst sounJly logged and then burn,.-b
DEArHor MAIoR LoMAx.-hiajor Manor Paige
Lomax, OF the u. s. Ordnance Corps, died on Sun.
day last at the wnter,own Arsenal, near Boston.
nged IS. He was native Of Virginia and a gal
liant and accomplished offieer.-.N Y. .qrnsrieaS.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-05
REPURLICAN MEETING OLE Amelia

AT meeting OF large portion OF the Republi-
can party OF Amelia, held at the Court House. on
the 2ith March, 1872, George e. Moor was called
TO the Chair, and Edward a. Fealherston appoin,. .
ed Secretary. After brief explanation of its oh .
lec,s by John +. Wiley and an address by Lewis
+. Harvie, on some important and deeply interest.
ing questions the meeting proceeded to the selection
OF candidate to represent the county in the ensu
ing Legislature, and the choice having fallen upon
James T. Cooke, Esq, long an inhexible ard unya.
rying member of the Republican party, 1t was
Resolved unanimously, That he be recommended
to the voters OF the county, as a fit and proper
person 10 receive their surnees at the spring eiec
ton.
On motion. ordered That the proceedings OF the
me citing be signed by the Chairman and Secretary
and forwarded to the Editors Of the Richmond
Wing and Enquirer.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned.
GEORGE C. MOOR, Chairman.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-05

ihtollENI \ LEXIS MESSAtE.
On Friday last, the following communication
was sent TO the House OF Representatives by 'the
acting" President. We have no time nor room for
commentihiS mornng-nor indeed IS any necessary,
NJ east 10 eNemplfy the weak and vacillating cha
raeter OF IFS author. Here is a law, the passage OF
vii oh, nine months ago, he earnestly invoked-and
now, as II ne wished TO cut asunder the only iga
meni winch binds him TO the Whis purity, he delbe,
rately asks for ITS repeali Where is his consistency
Where his oonscience7
MIR Tyler, indeed, as II he anticipated this ob.
lection TO his course says that when the Distribu-
ton law was passed, there reason 10 anticipate
that there would soon be n real surplus 10 disri5
suite" Is this sol Was IT, at the extra session,
supposed that the accruing revenues from % per
cent. duties would pay of the national debt, left
by Van Buren's administration as legacy TO its
successor and deiriy the current penditures upon
the ptohlgate scale then enlailed upon the country,
ard which cannot be all at reduced TO an eco
nomica Standard If the President himself be eved
that there would be ga real surplus to distribute"
venture the assertion that he stood Isolitary and
alone" IN that supposiion.
The recommendation Ofthe President too is bas-
ed upon the assumption that The Lands belong 10
the general sovefnment-wherens, his own Report
and Resolutions, made to the Virginia Legislature
IN 1889, and unanimously adopted Ivy the House OF
Delegates, affirm that the Public Domain belongs to
the States. IL II does, what right hos the federal
government, be It's condition what may TO divert
ms fund from its legitimate channel 20 minister TO
ITS necessiies1 The States, indeed, might in time
OF war give their assent such n course; but now
when the States are even needy than the fed
eral government-nnd whsn the former has no 9th
er means OF raising revenue. except by direct taxes
on ands, negroes, horses, &c while the latter may
tax to any reasonable amount the products OF for
egn industry, such is not only unjust, but
II is sucldal-lt robs the poor TO give to the rich
II taxes from the weak, TO add to the power OF the
sirong-It imposes direct taxes upon the property
oi the people, instead Of an indirect tax upon con-
sumption, moeiy ri which is generally paid by
The i"'eign nrzin or producer. But the subject is
100 copious TO he treated OF IN brief Introductory
caption, and must be reserved for future remark.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-05

The orders from the War Department, constitute
General n. lay Tor the commander Of the troops in
louisiana snu ARKANSAS, to be responsible directly
TO the head quarters Of the Army at Washin,,op
and not to the military commander of the Depart
ment.
THIS virtually, but delicately, superscdes General
LANES thus verifying what we had occasion some
months ago TO remark, would, and should be- the
course taken with that offieer.-.N Y .lp,.riesn.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-05
DEATHS.

On Saturday last, the 2nd inst, at o'clock, +.
NJ. after short illness Of only IL hours, ADoLPa'
only son of Jacob aud Julia Anckcr, aged eleven
months and ) Says.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-05

The Wings Of this county have nominated
samuel Chiffon and Samuel Hail, Rsqrs., to ropre.
sent the county in the next House Of Delegates.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-05
CASE OF Mr.. GIDDINGS.

The strong article in another column, on this sub
ieei, comes evidently from the nervous pen of the
Representative Of this District. We commend it
To the consideration OF the Editor OF the Enquirer.
Possibly, II that sagacous and candid parsonage
would give to 1t an attentive consideration, he might
lie able to perceive difference between the case
OF Gjdings and the case OF Adams.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-05
ny III. L',nf,as", g;y;,go, p ,.s So. q g5s1rfd

ny the Lieutenant GorerH0r u me STATE 81 Virginia
a PROCLAMATION.
NTUEREAS, vacancy hath occurred In the SENATE IT
w thariac ny TIC resignation Of James Lyons EsI
the senator oI the District composed Of the City Of Rich.
mond and counties NJ lIcnrco Charles city, James CITY
and New kcnt-the Mayorof tho said CITY, and the Shcf
ms Of the said counties therefore required 10 hold
elections ON tho fourth Thureday In This present month,
for Senator for the said District, 10 h the vacancy aorc-
said.
Gwen undeTmy hand A. Lieutenant Governor,
acung as Governor IN pursuance Of the Con
~. ~ snfutlon, and under the lesser seal Of the
Commonwealth ~ Richmond, this first lag ~
Apnl, In the year 1872.
apps cum JOHN GREGORY
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-05

We cannot better subservs the wishes Of the gal
lant winter, than by on extract from his lousr-the
'u1Ject-matter Of which, we heartily commend IN
the kind regards Of tho public. The Fair will,
doubtless, present every variety Of attraction,
adapted 70 every toste.
BUermoHAN G. H., hpu 1T.
The lidies inteqd having Far, NJ this place.
the second MonIazin April, and have f,quested
me- to how, a notlAih blish,d IN your piper. IN,
Object Of tie Fair is The completion Of the Prosby
ieuao Church II this place. We shall have gres.
variety of articles. useful and ornameotal--th,
handlwork of the isirsst and sofesl hands IN III,
land Al the Bellies, and the Beaur, too, I hope,
o. al This region Of country. will be present IN grac,
he occasion. would partculsnze, bot it might
sem inyidious," &c.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-05

AN ACT changing the time Of holding ~. County
Court ef Prince Ed,eard County.
I,~be esaeisd BY The General .fsssmbiy, That
the County Court OF Prince Edward County ,haII
hereafter be held on Tuesday after the third Mon.
u,y IN each north, instead OF the time now reau,r
ed by Law.
This Act shall be in force from and after the
first day Of April next. VIZ
Passed the House of Delegates, March e5,b. AZ.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-05

III" MIR Irving's Speech Distribution, will
be published Tomorrow.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-05

might extend these extracts further. but I for.
bear, in the expectation that you will 10y Mr. Moh-
wcihor's report before the people Of Virginia.
a. Mr. Richie has thought proper to notice my
former letter IN his paper, hope you will present
ny compliments 70 bim-ask HIM to publish this
letter in the Enquirer.
The Committees are pursuing their Investigations
with great spirit; and you may expect soms further
shocking Developments. ! have heard, from gu
thority which deem UNREASONABLE, that some
ve.y important papers, connected With these extra
VACANT expenditures, have been stolen from the
War Department The Committee are looking
into the matter, and you will no doubt hear all the
circumstances ere long.
Alter the disclosures which are exhibited IN these
reports. Il ceases IN be matter Of surprise why
The Florida War has been Of such nterminab
longih. nm very sorry that the Legislature Of
your State has ndi,urned ior I had nm idea Of pro-
posing, as measure Of relief to the Old Dominion,
that they should import few Semnolos into your
Swsmps add Mountains, snd then call on the Gs.
neral Government 70 eEpel them Does Il not make
your mouth water to think ofIho IA, Jobs and con
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-05

al =. ~ h, ANNUAL Mseunsof The Virgins Bbs soc,e1v
"a m &C., INV ,h1reh, on Tuesdsy ne s,h lnstsni
'"''""t ap4 MAT
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-05

MONDAY last, being Court day, and an nnu,uallv
large number Of the people of Inc county baioe n
town, our Senator, John III. Peyion, ESQ and our
delegates, Messfs Kinney and Brooke who mad
lust returned from Richmond, were called upon IN
address Their fellow citizens in relation 10 the i'm
portani subjects before the Legislature a. it. recent
session-which they did, az n considerable length.
and IN a highly satisfactory manner. Mr. Kinney
having announced his determination al the conclusion
Of his speech, not to be can5idae for re- election
after Mr. Brooke had spoken, (who again rendered
his services 70 The peope) tho citizens present were
called 10 order by ID. w. Patterson, ESQ. who pfo.
posed That meeting should be organized for the
wishes IN regard to the intended ~ ithdraual Of Mr.
Kinney. Colonel James Crawford vas according
ly called to lheehlir, and Kenton Harper appoint.
Ell Secretary The following resolutions were then
submitted by MfPalleson, and adopted unanimous.
lyt
Understanding that our late delegate. William
hiurey ESQ, declines re election 10 the House Of
Delegates,
R''olrsd Thn, the people Of Augusta duly no.
Pecnte MS valuable services, that they highly 90.
prove ms genera course, and lndefttpable exertons
IN theif behalf and arc exceedingly unwilling TO re-.
lease him from iothot service
ResOlUed, That - be APPOINTED e.eo,o,,i,t,e
TO tender 10 him the approving 7cknowe i,rnsns az
his late constituents Tor his past services and urge
him 10 continue m their service, if the sscrGre Of
interest and feeling he not too great on his p1rt.
Whercupon tho following gentlemen were NJ
pointed by the Chair said cOmmiuee-D w patte
son, Esq Dr.. John X. Moore and Jas. a. Cochran.
ESQ.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-05
The meeting then adjourned.
JAS. CRAWFORD, Charm.
kESroE lIARrrR, Sec'fy.

NJ NJ" As'ss"pssfof Rsai Property ~ ne ca, -
nc "e~ al'essmeni u Real Property In this cry h DO
F,,e' =" 'he amherlain's once subject TO the eIam
"'eon OF persons Interested, lorten days
mh3i eosi
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-04-05
RICHMOND WING.
TUESDAY MORNING. ApRiLs.
MONEY OR NO MONEY i-THAT's THE
QUESTION

Did the Locos act wisely-was their conduct ex-
cusable, in refusing the States quota of the Land
Money! The Distribution had been ordered-the
State was entitled to its postion-the Treasury was
empty-money was borrowed to pay the Members
of the Lesislature--and increased taxes imposed
upon the people for the support OF Government
Did the Locos, under these circumstances, oct as
statesmen, as Virginisns, in rejecting the money!
WINGS, make them answer it before the Peo-
pie. Let the ncnnle deciic the question.
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-04-15

Dow Jr of the Sunday Mercury. the most original divine
of the age holding forth upon late occasion from
in which the burden of his theme gave
the following very just remarks which commend to
the attention of all our fair readers:
My hearers-there is certainly enough in the world
bedaub the whole bright surface of social happiness
only evenly distributed instead of being concentrated In spots
but be that woman. lovely womanconposed of the
finest the delicate and the brittle of mortal material
lis the mother of all this misery2 No. Eve might have
been called by mprudently causing Adam to par
take of the forbidden fruit and thereby bringing upon
all mankind but the extent of that did reach beyond
single individual who connection with herself constu-
ted the cho the human that period All the evils
that have been sadded upon poor mortality have been
generated in those sagnant pools of which re
queny allowed collect before the doors of innocence and
virtue by the idle and dssoute habits of womans protector
Man.
My fiends-at the present day the female of species
may be called in few instances viz:-when,
while riding the matrimonial wagon she snaches the reins
awy from her better and bigger halnsss upon driving
herse-and finally, after jong and josng the rough
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-04-15


The political horizon wears at present troubled s
Between Eng and. The one hand and Mexico on tb.a
the chances for getting up every day sreng
in probability If there is any reliance be place.
current rumorS, the Cabinet at Washington is divide
the policy to be pursued toward Great Britain while
ecutive stands neutral and commital the quss
though the impression u.s. that he incnes strongly
the war party. No futher development may be expt
til the arrival of Lord AshSurton, who is supposed
the utmatum o. Her Brtanlc Majesty, Queen Vie5l
the meanwhile, our relations with England nai
complicated and jeoparded by the difficulty with 81
ma. 1t cannot be supposed that our Government sal
the outrages recently perpetrated on American cE-
pass unatoned unpunished
1t is equally certain that the Mexican Dictal9f
consent to apology reparation that can be sllz
to US. The consequence of this state of things
blockade of Vera Cruz by United States squadroa
perhaps by formal declaration Of war against Us 6
In the struggle that will follow the chances are zen
favor of Great Britain mingling party in the sJ
leo has long been protege of hers She lneres
behalf when France threatened the destruction OF la
and the desire to intermeddle will be much greater
the United States is the aggressive power Thus
seen by glance at the prospect around US. thalsn
clouds rest upon the future Great sagacity pTnas
frmness. will be required at the helm to navigate =
vessel of state. The lapse of few weeks hove
furnish indications of the result and in the me1l-
hope is INDUCED that the threatened danger Fl ~
and the peace of nations remain undisurbed -i'@
Bulletin.
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-04-15

THE VETo PowER-Mr. Calhoun speech in favor eli
retaining this monarchca feature of Constitution
been copied far and wide By the ocooco press and
onngs and conclusions haze been the subject rid
culous eulogiun By his particular clique We can only
fo the favor with which this <ngly power regar
ded by the pretended democracy upon ground they
hope future time again into power when if
the people grow restye under their maladnination of
affairs democratic president by the force his ueto may
rule the country his way regardless alike ofthe wish
cs and rotes of the people Mr. Calhoun probably The
most sklifu sophist in America but he cannot SO far
succeed IN making the appear the better reason
impose the conviction upon the minds the people, that the
reto Is not andemocratc. We how democrat
consistently with the principles he processes hold object
to the abolition of this power Democracy says the will of
the people govern" The Constitution as stands
contains provson"proei the will of the President
agrees with that Of the people"
In England the King may of parliament. but
the power has been exercsedhc royal yrants
have dared exercise t-whin the las, fifty years
Ought American President deriving all his powers from
the people, TO- clothed with and exercise authority SO
despotic that the hereditary yrants of the old world little
they regard the rights the mass look upon weapon
dangerous be used2 The the first Of those
penicous of Gen Jackson which resulted in
the pecunary distress that has swept the land within the
past SIX years and is weighing upon like incubus
The power enabled political renegade perpetuate
that evtate ofhngs and direct opposition the purpose
for which he kneao he placed power defeat defy
the known wishes of large majority of the Out
say upon such and upon that provision of.he Con
stiution which enables them thus tyrannze us
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-04-15
THnRspAY. NARcn An

d
IMPORTANT VOTES IN CoNGREss II he reader @
glad TO learn that yesterdays sitting was not without Oh
both Houses Of Congress.
In the SENATE. the Isl and Oh Of NJ CLAys ss
resolutions agreed to, (the IIth hlving been br
agreed o) and all the rest ofthe resolutions were s
referred TO the appropriate Standing committees
But the important vote of the day was that IN wdic
Rivess am ndment proposing suspension Of the ds
portion ofthe Land Act OF the last session. was ne
majorly.o one vote.
In the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, the !.oan b
taken of Committee of the Whole after beng an5
all respects as proposed by the Committee of Way
Mtaas. and after the rejection OF number Of other
mens proposed to it The most important decision as
in which proposition suspend the operation OF ia
button Act of the last session was negaiived by nai3-
votes, being majority much ger 4a
by which the Distribution Act was passed at the last
in the House of Representatives After All which it
being reported to the House, the Prerioas Qaesta
moved, and the House adjourned So that to7l
question the bill and amendments will b. taken ana
ed without further debate
1t may be considered as beyond doubt after the nde
Of yesterday, that the policy Of the Land Bill will noa
nrbed by the present ress-Natioaat Iateigeaar
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-04-15
<~aA@2 x,NAM

road road Va o. contention and running eassss
her own happiness and husbands homes VI Poye
is afterwards obliged journey on foot ne g'oaa
poor. pennies and unbefriended 'D'ouga 'as ~
NY dear females-I hope that what b,r. -,
the means Of causing you all 10 Try to become a' @
literary sense; and you. unmarried adies,a1o' ao'1sa
WITH your heafls II you would have others WOO yrb 'z
Remember that you were all created 10 beco,. .'
wives and fond mothers; but recolIect At The
there are several millions more females than ne a
wcfld and that some Of you mus, conseouentj. '- -
the grave unwooed, unwedded and unkissed ~ ~s,
if you will but decorate your hosoms with u,
blossoms OF vIrue-dOn't PIT paint on your cbeel, a
win variety OF beaux-all you who are wonbvof.-l 8
will yet be fortunate enough to find them and o-.
py through life. So mote it bel NJ
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-04-15

We are indebted for the suboned news from Texas 10 an
Extra from the Office ofthe Appeal will be gratifying to
those who feel an interest the welfare ohe young Republic
to be assured that should the wacloud which has risen
darky upon its horizon no, blow over conno now break
upon unshetered deencees heads The country
10 be full of volunteers who have ocled hither em the
adjoining States be hoped that such speedy prepa
ration TO repe his INVASION will cause Santa Anna 10 dess
his purpose though cannot suppose that such cir
could prevent war; for the Texans excited
and prepared they no called upon the de-
ensve WILL probably convert Mexico into the theatre
of their military operations
Holly Springs gazette., 1842-04-15

Tonight the ladies propose tickle the paates and
beaux the Female Institute for very moderate
pensation and hope the army of bachelors with which
infested will mass do some good
for once in their worthless lives We hope too that
brother Josseyn may tonight be entanged in the meshes
Of beauty that "his lady, OF the evening may be made his
dy for e and that she may be good whg and reclaim
him from the error of his locofoco ways.