Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-11-25

ION.
We hope soon to lay before our readers a letter OF the
Postmaster General on the subject Of The transmission
of penny papers on railroads.
We take great pleasure in copying the following
from the Mobile Tribune. 1t refers TO a late notice by
us of an article in the Tribune, which we thought inju.
dicious, as II tended to destroy the harmony that ought
TO reign throughout the Democratic party. Let every
democratic paper in The country shew an undivided
front, IN maintaining our great principles without regard
TO men, and we have no cause 10 fear. We are glad
TO see this spirit OF moderation and union prevailing
throughout the country, and we trust that it will con-
tinue. We have the victory in our hands-let us not
throw it away by any useless discussions or trilling
differences:
"The following article is copied from the Richmond
Enquirer. We approve of its tone and sentiments, but
object to that portion of its censure which is made 10
apply TO the Tribune. We still contend tina, our re-
marks were just, although they may have been impo.
lite. In future, we shall endeavor to avoid any anu
sion to that part Of the subject, unless obl!g 10 by
self.deience.
awe believe also, with the Enquirer, that it is loo
soon TO bring u candidate into the field. The political
world is undergoing vast and wonderful changes. Old
things are passing away, aud Wliiggery end Henry
Clay are using themselves up with as much speed as
the most ultra OF our party can desire. 1t u.s. consc'
q~uently, prudent 10 wait aud see what will be the result
before we commit ourselves as i party TO any man.
Our object is not to make Mr.. Calhoun a candidate,
before we are convinced that he will receive the conf
Gence and support Of the people. we merely wish to
make his claims known 10 elicit, by n distinct express
sion, his strength, and show, if possible, that he is no,
only one Of the most decided representatives. Of the OPT
MONS OF the Democratic party, but a champion who,
in brilliancy OF talent, and high moral qualifications,
has no superior, if an equal.
.Touchiny the convention, we entirely approve OF
the suggestions of the Enquirer. 1t is too soon, if har
mony be desirable, 10 agitate thus question, and any
movement that may be made at present, Will be P1rand
facie premature, aud unworthy OF the regard OIL The
masses Of any section of the party. We shall, therefore,
be Governed solely by the tone OF the party throughout
the Union. and will huve no hesitation IN expressing our
dissen, from any exparte movement that may be made N
Alabama, ur elsewhere
Geo,gia.-We regret TO learn that The patriotic view:
Of Governor Mcdonald are not sufficiently supported
by the State Legislature. fe has advised them Of the
condition of affairs, and calls upon them TO take step
10 meet the obligations OF the State. Can they hesl
tate TO sustain the credit OF chiyalrous Georgia Car
the Democrats in the Legislature fear TO take the re-
sponsibility of laying moderate taxes, 10 meet her liza
biliiies, and save her honor We trust that they VII
not fal;er in the good work. A moderate increase o
taxes is the most direct, clienp, and e~xpedient mode o
paving off the public debt, AMI the people will sustain
| those Representatives, who will honestly Jake up the
subject, and act ieavless!y. Look at New York, where
the Democrats imposed L Mill tax, to meet the ln!eres
due on the State debt, and were trium phantly sustained
by their constituents at the late elections.
Tie North Carolina Legislature assembled last Mon
day. In the Senate Louis d. Wilson of Edgecomb'
was chosen Speaker; Wilson %, Col. Joyner IS, Mf
Dockery |. Thomas &. Stone unanimously electe'
Clerk. William Stringer of the standard Office
Reading Clerk b. a majority offs over Miller, late IN
cumbent. In the House of Commons, Ca!rin Graves o
Caswell was elected Speaker; Graves 81, Barrin5er ao
l.. H.. Mars,eller elected Clerk by IA majority ove'
Charles Manly. Ali the above officers are Democrats
We call attention to The admirable Report in to-day
paper, Of the condition Of the Virginia Military Inst
! tu,e at lexington, and especially to that part OF i
which refers TO the preparation OF teachers tor Inc Pao
Inc schools. This Institution : destined to do muci
GOOD, and is we'll worthy of conside misunderstanding, a
i does, a strong feature in the important subject o
Education, Wick should engage the deepest attention
of the people and The Legislature. We are glad to ht
able to state that, from The las, accounts, The Cadets
are conducting themselves with the greatest %propriety
and that there is the k,ndest feeling between them ant
their Professors.
DrArn OF ]. ". MuRpAucm.-We have barely tim,
to announce before going to press the death OF Johr
W. Murdaugh, Esq of Portsmouth. He expired q
half 4 o'clock, last evening, in the I'D year Of his age
Mr.. Murdaugh was a man of strong impulses, wh'cs
sometimes led him into error; bot the goodness Of M
heart, the soundness OF his caimer judgment, and the
clearness Of his moral perceptions, were manifest to al
who knew him, and never more so than IN his last Ill
ness, when, conscious Of the approach ofdsa;h, he de-
sired that one or two individuals with whom he wa:
u~nhappily at variance, should be sent for, that he nigh
tender them the hand Of Cancellation aud die IN peace
VIII All iilo ~ e'S eo''y $500
ADEQUATE to the highest stations in public life. lie was
n prominen MT member of the bar of Norfolk county, and
for many years represented her IN The General Assem-
bly,, and served his fellow Citizens IN various important
trusts, faithfully and abiy.-.N0rtok Ht5a'd, Voc. %.
NJ We are indebted 10 The committee Of Students
through whose solicitation il, has been published, for ar
Address delivered by Judge II. St. George Tucker, as
chairman of the UniYe rsi!y, to the Students oftlat instr
tuition on the llth day of the session. IL sets forth The
discipline Of the school, and contains wise counsel5 and
earnest and sanitary admonitlons concerning Tie oefort
ment Of the students.
To one remark in this address, we would call particu
lar attention. II deserves 10 be printed in letters o.
gold. It is that in which Judge I. seeks to impress
upon the minds Of the students the fact, that there IS no
thing uhaterer required Of the students, byM regulation!
of tie institution, for enforcing discipline, nhieh ,coul0
not be rtquired # them mhtn fulfilling Me character o.
polite and accomplished gentlemen. Let our young mer
at college endeavor TO te gentlemen, and they vii
never be in danger OF violating i0p~.- Compiler.
rye received, too late fer insertion in today paper
a copy Of this admirable Address, which we shall pub
lish on Tueseay.l
|, is but Justice TO the Secretary OF the Treasury Il
say, that notwithstanding he has labored during the
past Fall under indisposition, he has managed the of
fairs Of his Department., embarrassed and diillcult a.
they are, as far as he is concerned, with industry ane
ability, and that his Department, in all ITS branches, |:
n a very efficient state Of organization. Mr.. Forward,
we have every reason to beiieve, leaving politics alone
devotes himself entirely TO the duties of his station,
which were never more onerous than they now are
The faithful public servant deserves The reward OF pub
lie approbation.-.7 Gazette.
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
OUR DCTY-OUR CASE.
II has become the fashion OF laie, among unrefectinG
people to begin to discuss, rashly and Prematurely
the merits and Pretensions OF Presidential candidate:
for the great contest which is to take place in 1s44.-
Now, ! hold this practice of alternately abusing ant
panegyr;sing candidates in advance, TO be, not only pc
li,icaiiy inexpedent, but also morally wrong, and fla
GRAVITY base and unjust. For nE must be both bas'
and IN ust who can, without the least provoca,ion, al
tempt to pull down and blast the reputation OF any
eminent statesman of his own party, because, and only
because, he may believe or imagine that statesman
claims and merits TO be an obstacle TO the promotion o