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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-20
Lesson TO those uho require it.

Thanks be TO Heaven, Virginia is not dishonored.
Her credit is not yet suspected. But We must act
firmly not only to be pure, but free from all sus-
picon. To comply with our engagements, and to
keep the faith of the Commonwealth inviolable, we
must raise the taxes. This is parly-no sectional
question. 1t is question, in which all who value the
high character of the Sate-who feels, us he ought 10
do as Virrinian will mot hesitate moment.
estate DEB1s-We hope that those States whose
bonds dishonor, WILL during the session of their
Legislature this winter do something to restore their
credit and redeem their obligations. That which is
especially wanted, system Of revenue. Several of
the States have absolutely system of revenue, which
has any reference 10 their large debts Some of those
who are in debt, have lived so long by borrowing,
that they have hardly enough TO pay the cur.
rent expenses connected with the administration Of
Government. ANY system which might now be es
tablished in State, would grow with It's growth,
and become important. If the amount raised were but
two per centum the debt now the same rate of tax
alton would produce six per centum few years hence.
The desideratum s, TO do something. 1t is the csta
bshment Of system Of revenue, however small the
results may be at the first. Such movement would
prove at least that The moral Of the people
not altogether bad. This proposition will determine
whether it is not for no State can say that it
cannot do something Y. Journal
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-20

Gen. Cass declines the honor of public entertain
men,, rendered him by Nlessrs e. M. Dallas, Richard
Rush, Richard Vaux, VIM. j. Leiper and AZ other DE.
mocraic citizens of The city and county of Philadelphia
The General returns lis grateful acknowledgements
for their kindness, and expresses himself upon other
topics in the following terms:
"Connecled as i have been from my youth, with
that party, adopting its principles, operating with it
in its efforts aud firm at This day in the faith which
antics ii together, as in the days of Mr. Jefferson 10 be
received you received after long absence abroad
is one of the proudest incidents Of my life.
Gan American representative may we'll be fearless
in vindcang the honor and in asserting the rights of
his country, for he is to be supported have
been, by public sentiment, and 10 be rewarded, as find
myself by public appreciation.
g" thank you for your welcome 10 your city, city
connected with precious associations TO expatrated
and returning American.
alt is the spot vi here was comsummated that act
which placed among The independent nations of the
world and laid down the principles Of human rights in
burning terms, which have already produced powerful
results in both hcmispheres, and which are destined
hereafter TO produce still greater.
81 return 10 my native land, but the happier and
prouder for oil that il presents and promises, when
compare IFS condition and prospects with the social and
political institutions of the old world
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-20
Saturday, December IL.
IT., Crs,rt. diI prt 81 to-day


The iiGusr IF REPRESENTATIVES, principally
engaged on he Crit and Diplomatic appropriation Bill
The debate k2p. up for time on Mr.. Ayc.igg 3
motion strike the item of 30,O00 for the coast
surrcy. Mr.. GInsr the last member who spoke.
He snid that instead of making the appropriation %!
so COO contained in the bill, lie should propose 10
substitute such q only would be necessary to
enable Mr.. Hassler completely the closet the notes
aad observations already taken IN the field. When the
treasury should be in better condition, the survey
might be resumed But, at present, the expenses OF
this Government exceeded lis income. The Govern.
cnent puzzled how 10 raise means To meet lis most
pressing and immediate engagements. lthad borrowed
until il could borrow TO more. There but one al
Tentative lelt-and that reduction of expenses and The
Withholding Of all appropriations not OF absolute ne.
cessity. The present Of that character, aud
therefore he opposed IL.
SIR. AYCRlGG here suggested to MIR. G. to move to
strike out $50 0fi0, and insert 900.
MIR. GlLMER accepted the suggestion, and made a
motion accordingly. The committee, he said would
perceive that by the proposed reduction, $50 900 would
be saved the ensuing year, and 100000 each year
thereafter.
Mr. AYCRlGG here signGed his acceptance of The
motion Of the gentleman from Virginia alr. Gimer,l
in lien of his own; which was 10 strike out the whole
appropriation.
Mr. BURNELL then obtained the floor, and ives
aLou, TO address the committee whcn at the request OF
many members he yielded 10 motion that the commit.
tee rise; which motion carried.
The committee and reported progress
MIR. CUSHING offered resolution, which was adopt
ed ins,ruc,ing the Committee on Revolutionary Pen.
inquire into the expsdiency OF Tevvng The act oil
July 1885, allowing pensions to certain widows.
M c. }. INC ERsOLL inquired of the Chair when
resolutions would be in order;
The SPEAKER answered, Monday mex; which will
be- resolution day.
On notion Of Mr.. FILLMORE,
no tiouse auio:rned
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-20
ijr (juu's Hisit


Mr.. Clay left Louisville the 9th ultimo, in the
Steamer RainGc,o. He was welcomed with various
honors at Shippngpoint and Evansville. Al Memphis,
the citizens turned out "He made short
address 70 the people, explaining the private nature Of
his visit TO the South, which compelled him TO decline
their profered hospitality" AT Vicksburg, he was
ceived with great disction "The people on the wharf,
boat-Ianding and adincent banks, welcomed him with
shouts of joy. Mr. Clay addressed by Judge Bod.
ley who rendered him the inequalities Of The city, and
made brief reply. After visiting some personal friends
he returned to The beat, which was got under weigh
amid the cheering of the people and firing of cannon.
AT Na,chez he was welcomed by citizens Of oil parties;
and he addressed upon his arrival at the hotel by
IT, L. Claiborne, Esq Mr. Clay replied, and ''remark-
ed upon his desire TO dvest his visit altogether Of a
pubic character, and that it should be unaccompanied
with public ceremonies, it was strictly of private
He spoke of the pleasure he felt, at the union
Of all parties the matter of his reception of the
celent fleets that must follow the conduct OF party
conflicts in a liberal and generous spirit, when party
conflicts occur; and of the honesty and far in
ientions of The masses of all parties" &c, &c. He
was 10 remain few days at Nachez, and then proceed
10 Judge Porter residence, in Auakapas.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-20
EXTRACT Of letter from Washington, Dec. H.

"Thc great measure Of The session will be the Elk.
cheqner. II is TO be brought forward, understand,
Immediately after the holidays. The Madisonan is
trying TO persuade the public, that the Democratic
party the country, in favor of the
sure-nay, that they demand 1t, and that their indgna-
ton is to the majesty of mighty storm, against
all who fail to support it here. This terri6es one
conyinces no one. And though there may be some,
yet do not know one Democratic member Of either
House, who will vote for it, as il is If The Exchequer
should finally take the Sub Treasury, something
nearly analogous it, it is possible that j. may pass
But, in lis present form, never"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-20
We base visited line loom Of Messrs V. Ernel,e & Co

We have visited the room of Messrs V. Ernelte & Co.
at the Exchange Hotel, and we confess, we were much
struck with the beauty and fidelity ofther Drawings and
Designs They come recommended 10 US in the h. CHEST
terms-as the Inventors Of eystem Of Drawing
taught in 10 lessons of only hours duration. Many
of their specimens consist of the drawings of his pupils
which were executed after The Isl, Cd, Sd lessons, &c.
They are beautifully done, and they are calculated to
surprise every observer, for the rn7idity with which
their new system teaches the principles and practice OF
the Art We recommend to the public to visit the
room, and Judge for themselves.
we understand, that they will deliver Lecture to
the citizens of Richmond, in few days, 10 explain
The principles of their Art and TO be accompanied with
drawing TO be executed on the spot.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-20
Tie Uzies Trsing 10 sOu jealousy

Tile UhlgS Trying 10 ooD otatou'y a.,
The New York Courier says, II has heard mat WI
Van Buren, has said, III the question IS Gay OF Iaa,
houn, 90 for Cioy"-The Saint LOUIS nepol'e. u..s
unot hesitate 10 pronounce the assertion, lha De P'e
Mr.. Clay 10 Mr. Calhoun, utterly false Mr. van ~
rem is tho patriotic, intelligent, ard Discreet 70 M
ground FOR Mr. Clay, against Mr. Calhoun III '"e
manner stated To say nothing OF The debt OF gia''
,ude he owes his party, Mr. Van Buren, IS loo ntch ue
voted to The principles he processes TO admit OF Tue
position that he is capable OF committing such an 81
The Reporter goes on to notice soIy ~ VIZ,
MadsoAian of the import, in relation 10 Col'nei
Benton-lIat he disposed, under certain cIcuh',
s,ances TO coaesce with Mr.. Clay. THIS is as absurd
az The tale told about MIR. Van Buren,. Colonel Benton
could not, without losing caste, vote for MI Clay, IN
any contingency, and we do not believe such 'nougn'
ever entered his head.
The Baltimore Patriot calls the attention of the
Wings 10 this reported discod in the Republican ranks,
PROCESSES 10 believe, without any authorty that Mr.
Benton made such declarations, and proceedsto give
The following advice TO guide and cheer up the de-
spending 'tyHouers of Mr.. Clay, as General Scott IS
pleased to call them
rbe Whjr perty we take hope is an attentive
spectator of all these Of the Loco Foco Lei ten
said before, ony maintain their own oIeahAaoh
and rhcn fnai eort comes, they ri utec Mhces
aert an adversary domestic 6ros and d.snons
Forlrarned, fOreaJmtd!- If with such warnings
before us-f seeing how the Wings count upon our
divisions for their own success, we should be mad
enough to fall into domestic bros and discussions =
then woe unto that man that clique which shall en-
courape-who does not even energetcally assist in put
ting down-such disse The snathemas of the
country will fall upon them-the door OF public conf
dence will be closed 10 tbem-and they may as well
call upon the mountains TO fall upon and cover them.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-20
Mr. WISE ;ympcd 10 The rescue Of Professor Hasser,

I Mr. WISE jumped 10 the rescue of Professor Hass!el
and made an earnest defence os the mathematician
| Mr.. AYCRlGG replied, and pointed out good man
errors in the orks which had been published and IN.
upo; The confession Of NJ. llassier. In work OF 2o
pages there was confession ct iU0 errors.
Mr. WISE, never at i loss "a escape from dilemma
said The confession q the errors was tie best PROOF
The accuracy Of the 'iian Science was hoihhs ini
than correction oil errors
MIR MALLORY said that MIR. Hassler had been ex
atnined BY the Committee, and had convinced the mem
btrs in the COMMITTEE room OF his lncompetency
Mr. WISE SAID that every man knew that u Com
mtee room was not place for Mathematician, ant
he would ask his colleague # The fault IN the exana
lion was not with him rather than with Mr. Hassler
man who was n good mathematician was otter
ridiculous in every thirg else. Every man. almost, wh'
remembered the professor OF mathematics remembered
many peculiarea connected with him lie wouit
probably have appeared Del'eF anywhere e!se IMAM Ia
committee room.
Mr.UOLNES Of s. C. who had been member o.
the Select Committee chosen TO investigate the subject
thought the motion mere child play, aud lis conscera
ton no way cred.abe 10 the House lie felt bundled
as member of ihe committee 81 the last session TO be
found one ola number selected to put questions upon
an important scientific matter TO such man as PROBES
sor lasser He felt incompetent TO the matter and was
BUNDLED at the questions put and iet the committee
room after few sessions. Mr. II. defended Mr.. Hass.
Ter very ably and believed nam 10 be every way compe-
tent nd able for his duties.
Mr. CUSHING, another member OF the Committee,
continued the debate. He reviewed The action OF the
Committee and stated that the Committee were ap
ponicd for Tie purpose OF examining into the admins
tra,ive and scientific character OF the coas, survey
The Committee had acted mainly in That capacity, and
they had laboreG late aud carly There were con.
cu.ions az to tie scientific nttainmsnts Of professor
Hustler. Mr. Cushing expressed himself warmly IN
behalf of the appropriation, aud thought that even
although all the charges true against ar. II.
vet The greatest good would result from his publication
Mr. G. J. INGERSOLL Of Penn. next got the floor,
and general cry being made that the Committee rise,
the motion was submitted and carried.
The Chairman rose and reported progress A motion
submitted, when the House adjourn, it
10 meet again Monday. 1t met with no favor, and
the House Adjourned TO meet AMIN 10 morrow.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-20
FOR TIE E-a'Q UfREE.
FOR TIE ESQUIRE!.
RocKISGBAM, Dec, lsa2
To "John Taylor, Esq Of Caroline tate

To "John Taylor, Esq Of CarOiine'-(a tato
Correspondent IN the Enqnrer:)
Dear Sr-We are brother Democrats-the distance
between US is great And you must not consider pre-
sumption for me TO examine the grounds you take IN
opposition 10 Stay lava law for which the people Of
Virginia ery aloud. II is ancient maxim, that enc
cessi,y supercedes all law and, indeed, there seems
to be SO much Of sense and Of justice in the remark
that must conclude the assertions you make fall ano
vanish before the truths therein contained.
You pleased TO state "for ourselves We believe
however, that reputation, between and man, suc
is evinced by Bankrupt and Stay laws, discovers
far more degraded morality than State reputation.
Tint Bankrupt laws ere unjust, meme should doubt;
for their very object intent, and meaning is, TO ami
hilate contracts between men, and to annu the 0oNs.
ton Itself. ButSthe Object Of Stay Laws is dhertp.
The Legislature, in passing such law, never meens -
impair OF annul an obligation. By the acquisitions ..
the law, the obligation made more 'sse by Iequ. ,s
the debtors 10 give good and sufficient LOT r rs
Ultimate performance Of the original contrse1. =.
end Of this law is, that the people may be Oenehts'
and the Legislature having this great and humane e'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-20

TO THE EDITOR OF TIE T.SQUTRER
Your last number announces The intended rrsigna-
ton Of }. c. Calhoun of his the U. S. Senate.
We are sorry that he has determined 10 quit post
which he has rendered such esse ncl service to the
country. The question now is, not tho nW supply
his place, but who He has been "a TOWER or
sTnEsGTH' 10 our cause lie has filled very elevated
and important public stations, upon all Of which he has
conferred dignity ard character. His long has
been distinguished BY ability patriotism, and noble
disinterestedness. The evidences he has given Of
uncompronisng integrity and high moral courage
have not been rare ambiguous Indeed, his whole
track has been iilumned with glory, ard not few vii!
envy the fame Of John c. Calhoun Even his eGemies
will do justice to the lofty bearing Of the man, and the
magnanlmity of his soul As statesman, he has no
superior. Ills mighty genius, ripcned by IS stem OF
profound thinking and close aud undivided attention
TO the affairs OF State for thirty years has sounded
the depths Of political science and become thoroughly
conversant with all the principles and tendencies 81
American Government. Bold, energetic, fearless, and
nvncble he has courted rather Than Stunned dan
ger and responsibility. When Federal foes have
pressed hard upon US, threatening TO pull down the
parts Of the Constitution and upon the ruins
solidaed and irresponsible Government the NApoLEos
of party has always been found with his barred
in defence of popular rights and the immortal doctrines
of our own lusrioUs J, ffrrson. We cannot preci.
ate too highly the worth and services Of such man
this seciiCn Of country he has numerous ard res
pectable friends and among them there these who
but short time ago prominent in The Whg ranks
Our party will mourn over the determination CT tie
noble Cnrolnnn TO retire from The councils Of hs
country; but 60 when lie may, he will carry with h'a
best Wishes and be greeted from every quarter with
the cry of"Httl done thou good and fahhnt serrenf
REPUBLICAN.
Caroline co, Dec. 10, l542.
[DTWe most chccrfully publish the preceding eulo-
GUM the seryices 1nd abilities Of Mr.. Calhoun We
do not regard it nomination. or opening up of The
Presidential question: If it had assumed that character
We should with due respect have declined its publica'
ton. We will publish at this time premature nomI'
nation. We will no, open the Presidential Election
II is not the time to act. The Republican party have
"o,hcr fish TO fry at present. ditor.]
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-20

North Carolina Senator-The last vote, of which we
have heard, was on Thursday last-nud the Raleigh
Register states the result as follows For Brown 81,
Saunders So Graham 80, Scattering 5. Saunders
seems TO recruited his votes by about 90 from the
ranks of the Wings Is II by their votes, then, that
Saunders expects be electedand will he accept the
Office from the hands Of The enemy, against the wishes
of the majority of the Republican members We hope
moi.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-20

s5ANOYER .,AD FOR SaLi.-;n GIedeHce to decree ~
lano,r Cncr superior Court, pronounced he I'm DAY al
October isl the Subscriber. appointed Commissioner Tor NE
pr.e y H. the Ill Of February 1913, IL fair ii not tie neAi
dry thereafter Sundays excepted proceed 10 sell ut Aen
eu,a sad county At public au6oa 10 the h:iesi dGer
died sezed and possessed containing ny survey
.GJ situated ia Tie County aforesaid, and bounded ny c
lands of Ro,r Head deceased Jesse Harlow aud others The
viii he cash fer much may be necessary 10 pay
Of the residue dt of IL months
lie purchaser CURED bond with good security
ION given day sale. deed VIII be made wien
:i.e ba' ance Of the purchase money IL paid
THOMAS JAMES, Commissioner.
Dec % t7-alwSwt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-20
fCoRREsPONnENCE.l

NALEIGT, NOV %, ICE-
General Saunders | entertain sincere desire to
see the Democratic party acting in harmony and con-
cert--and although have received majority OF votes
in caucus have determined 10 waive any
arising from that circumstance-and forward by Dun
can K McRae, Esquire, the enclosed paper for your
concurrence and signature, ft meets appreciation
Very respectfully, &c,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-20

MI Hunt, from the Committee on Federal Relations
made re port to the House much of the Govern
or Message relates 10 the Distribution Of the funds
arising from the sale of Public Lands, which report
nds the same position TO be maintained by the
State, which was adopted by Tie las, Legislature.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-20
Pee. 20
or The Wig will Please copy.

I AND NEAR RICHMOND FOR SALE-The subscriber "'li
- public auction, highest bidder Monday, he
December next, Otherwise, The neat TAR daY
thereafter tie Fam which he resides the count? OF Hen
-lco ab, miles hriow the city of Richmond be
The New Bridge and Williamsburg Stage road, IN very
hcali'y. intelligent aud neral Ee-haohcod containing @ acres
Of which hfst-t- mud lad with Ten cr Twelve
well set in nerds grass the balance easily reel imtd me
lsh land We; adapted 20 TIE growth OF corr, oas neal
aud particularly red fh q! which IL cleared Tie
aonding pine and SAX wood, which, account OF
cnu;iguy Richmond, very raG1se two loads OF when
may &c made with HE ely r@r day. The improvements
story building, - by % feet t.i OF The best rater
aud entirely with ae.ca! story above thr crilG
VIII, al Necessary mostly There Is III
tie yard nevcf;lng well Of good water ans below the
mountains.
7t,rs Of Sa oncird Of the purchase money vii! be re-
CARED ne balance two equal anmnai payments INC
giving bonds hearing interest from r lst day al
Janray !s3, with deed d tnst Tie property 10 secure the
credit PAYMENTS 81 fN Eli. - ahAi..
nee /. r,-wlts
~ INSTRUMENTATION account, of the ncemency Of the
weather above sale is postponed iii Thursday The 18th ne
che. when y III positively take place, tat day being far,
Otherwise, The Inst far day thereafter.
ECRWEI.L STARKE.
D.c G1-wtGs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-20

The Mexican troops have had an engagement near
Campeachy with the troops Of Yucatun-n which the
former succeeded in driving the latter from the heights
they occupied near the City. The Yucaanese fought
with great bravery, and manifest the utmos, enthusiasm
in the cause Of lndependence.-"Th day preceding
the capture ofhe heigh of Campeachy, (emineneas
there regular engagement between the Mexican
fleet nd the six gunboa,s the Campechanos in which
the former were reprsed with considerable loss
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-20

The Norfolk Herald (Whg) announces the election
Of Governor and says "Mr Mcdowell is acknowledged
on n hands TO be an honorable Gentleman and an able
statesman We have fear that Sir. Mcdowell will
not make very good Governor. he gocs into Office
OH the Ist of Jannary and continues for three years
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-20

IN CHANCEgY.-vipc,ai.:-ln 1unenturg County Court,
l2,h December, 1912:
William Ellis, Plaintiff:
john r Ei's Calvin Ellis Ecad Els James Neal, and Da
uirl : Nct.om;cs !ef ndant.:
TIE defendants John T. Els Calvin Eis and Richard Ellis
not having entered appearance and given security accord
&c, Assembly and the res q! this Court, and mp
psne IN the satisfaction &c ~, that they nat
an's OF this Common The aufon Of The plnin, by
hs Counsel II is Ordered. That they appear here The second
Monday in March aud file heiI the plaintiff bill
md that copy this order be forthwith inserted in the Rich
nrd Enuie for weeks successfully, and posted at the
fIoni door Of this Court.
y CoFy-Tcs;c,
Dec, % GT-wsw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-20
COPY OF PROPOSITIONS

RALEIGH, 3Uth Nov, Ie42
We, the undersigned seeing that the Democratic
party are divided in reference 10 the choice Of Sena.
tor to the Congress of the United States and most
daily desiring their union do hereby pledge ourselves
to withdraw our names as candidates for said appoint
ment. This agreement TO take effect only on condi.
ton that it is signed by both of u.s.
(Signed,) BEDFORD BROWN.
True copy Of proposition made by Hon. Bedford
Brown 10 Gen. R. NJ. Saunders. d. X. McRAE.