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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-03-04

Many propositions having br,usb, d,,n N.
present session Of the Legislature for the relief of the moor
iron, their nrc.s,s $3.50, - " .'s 20,
Constitutional grounds Relieving ,h,, ,,,;oyy 81 The
Legislature ar, rnxio,s ard 5cs,r,ns =, -, ~, .,
that will airi relief "a their sn,;n nsr,sn,. ic ,h
could devise such plsn ,hs, will No, -, ,,h ,h g..
stituton will take leave 10 snc,s, =, ,h, L. e..
from all Constitutional impedi,nen5 and s,c, n,. I'D IN
accordance. Win ~ eha suieuy Jus' and IN
rcd into effect uima,clv afs,i 80 W, - ' IN az
payers md in nn,c.ss ~ ,, t,n .e"e, W "t '.A'
without any increase az ,ax.s L''i -, VIC o'a' ueo
necessary TO meet The e.n.ndi,,, ~ L' may DC ueeeu
plan is 60 pas. a short ae, rsoais, ~ sS.a i"a
other officers CONDUCTING eIec,;ons o, anu
ascertain tho sense Of the peonle q, ,h ps, "
of calling Convention TO amend m, Co,.,,,,, W ~
regards tho sessions OF tho with s., ~
that the Legislature shall assemble every third vc,r and No.,
oener, except crsos Of emergency ,vh.n ,h. ma. h.
convened by the COvemor--that the nr,.cn, ,n,n.l
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Correspondent, ofh, N y Am.,iea1

7FlHIITITTIIIl TOD.
have just learned that Saturday afternoon Mr.. ~
Ter The Senate hc nomination u John e.. Spencer
ne Secretary Of The Treasury n place Of Walter Forward
resigned. The Senate dad then tho nomination.
except % refer it o. the appropriate committee Mr. spen-
Ger still retains the War Department Which be will
Hgn until be s actually confirmed in he appoint
ment The cOurso u the Senafs BE- yet doubtful. think
ufy had better confirm him, and lee Tyler suit himself
Antho mas been made u induce the House make an
Appropriation for Special Mission ~ Crest Britain, This
"ouu provide TOT Webster and clear the way for Cushings
p'mou2n INTO me CabInctIht House will do no such
l;ng' Only mrec members II The Committee on Foreign
A.i's were ln iayor Il adams, Cushing and Holmes
nc osfupnon end decomposition q this present Cabi-
ul see9s Nsey ~ BE- followed BY revelanons contover.
- -lp uoupes, hardly inferior 10 hose which fgnaized
! the explosion d the preceding one
/ In hase, RI n H
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PuRLIC MEETING

At meenng Of citizens Of Memphis convened at the
McMsckl House Tuesday the l4th inst, for the pur-
pose Of making arrangements Tor the reception OF M CLAY
motion, H. H. MEANS called the chair and J. D..
CARR appointed Secretary The chsir explained object
Of the meeting ia brief and appropIate style, when
On mohon Of T. Lso;h, Esq, the following gentlemen
appointed committee 10 make suitable arrangements
for the reception Of Mr. CLAY-viz:
Dr.. Wyatt Christian, VI. B. Winchester, Thos G. John.
son. Miles Owen, Leroy Pope, WIN. Spckemagle r. 4.
Parker. Edwin Hickman, Charles Stewart Robertson TJpp
DAVID Park. James Seawell, F. s. Latham, w. Howard.
On motion VI. b. Sappington added thereto.
On motion OF DR.. E. F. Watkins the following gentle.
men appointed rs n committee Of reception
Edwin Hickman James. L. Leuth, seth Wheatly J.
Fowlkes, VI. B. Winchester, Col j. Pope, a. r. Alex.
nnder. +. s. Latham, Col. Seawel, Leroy Pope, l.. c
Trezeveni, VIM. T. Brown, j. w. Fowler, Jos. Wright
Z. II. Porter, +. p. Stanton David Park, Dr. Wheaton
R. A. Parker, Robertson Topp, A. b. Shaw Gen. Far
nngton, DR.. w. Christian.
On motion the Chair added thereto
On motion OF Mr.. Lcaih
Resoired, That the proceedings Of this meeting be pub
lisled IN the papers Of the city
On motion the meeting adjourned.
J. ID. CARR, seey. II. II. MEANS, Chmn.
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-M Mr. Wise has certainly been nominated the Senate
by Mr. Tyler. Minister france-and MIR. Profit Is
pretty certainly be Consul RoOr perhaps Hs.a.
m. for that il the fattcst Of the two.
There a somewhat formal proclamation from the
"Guard'-~e forget in what shape-,hsi they neither
wanted, would take Offices simple enough
to understand them-1Rder Mr. Tyler; Butwe learn,
that the proviso while they members Of Con.
geSs. As they longer members OF Congress since
- o'clock last night they Of full liberty
day. to take office without breach ofpledge!
Such pledges however notundcrstood. believe TO
be boaa 6de Mr. Wise will make minister, we
Think particularly suitable to the present relations OF the
counies-a minister adapted his personal quail
ties promote the cordially and reciprocal warmth of the
countries.
But what becomes OF Mr. Rivesf Had he not destined
this prey second time hmsefi Or was he herein mis-
represented
As to Mr.. Prosit-a little elassieaiify had xiv.
him the share which Mr.. Wise has sppropria,ed-Ja
cobs He has the elearest head OF all the Guard There
is Of them. who like him. could have emerged from
the position Of sailor before the from New York to
Canton, and emerged into national distinction and
influence. Nature marked him common man Hi,
virtues his own his au the faults Of accident As
and benevolent spirit Off and cnuobcs talent
which, properly developed lad been of commanding or
der
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MLssRs. EDrroKs: There who loves his country
and who looks continually her welfare that does not OBJ
serve, with peculiar interest," every made by those
who have the control OF her affairs and every
which has influence either for against net prosperity
Andu the people would keep and penetra
ting eye upon this subject and wosld look with So much
cEeGuy upon those who design msead them in order
10 preserve their ascendancy, Efforts towards Re-
publican Government would be far more successful We
should, at .essi, fail beso close examination
upon every feature which presented and search ;o
ITS true merits Not that opposed Improvement
o. no means: iorw verify believe that party can CONT
nue 20 exist, which cng', with big9ty and superstition
which cannot te clspeed, antiquarian and absurd
ties But believe every stride which man makes in
intelligence, must DC followed by sautly influence upon
government Hence conclude that the time not far
Distant when the sound Of the principles 9S and
-, wit have lost its c.sTmand the Wings who hold
and advocate the science IT Government will obtain
signal and permanent; triumph.
But, before purity OF Government can be established,
every and every caudesne operation OF our oppo-
nents, must, in firm and lucid manner be exposed The
mngc wands, with which they sway the minds Of the People
must be despoed Of their power. The scales which have
been formed for the purpose Of obscung the light
torn from the eyes OF the People. And the designs Of
bdtsn ruinous IN their tendency be held forth to the
view No can be ignorant Of the dangers Of these
causes which emanae from factiOus paruzanshp. The
Of antiquity declare them aud the voice of modern
times admOnshes Ii designs of this character which
- Philip, OF Mncedon triumphant victory and carried
10 Athens and Thebes disaster and defeat
Them in view Of these things and the presence of our
country, ask her poOplc-What manner OF men should
| ye be ~ PHILOMELUS.
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u Mr.. Daniel. Of Iynchburg at the Loco Foeo Con.
venon, ON Thursday night having been called upon for
Speech, gave his compatriots but small comfort lie would
not agree that the Wings already defeated or were an
enemy TO be despised. The Democratic party Ind
long list OF distinguished from which 10 choose their
leader-but among them ALL there man calculated
To attach the affections excite the enthusiasm of the peo
pie, like Henry CIay-a man. to whom, while he condemn
cd many OF his doctrines he assigned great name and
most distinguished elevation Mr.. Roane and otherornors
who had preceded Mr.. Daniel, made light Of the Wing
party, and chose to regard them already vanqushed
Mr. Daniel evinced far sagacity-and intmated not
only that the thing was 10 do yet but that was not al
together as easy to do assumed.
We did not witness the scene-bu we understand tina,
the galleries. filled, suspect pretty muchwit Whigs1
roared their applause while the Convention below sat
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" MereAants' Bin no.e before the Leci,lnture


MeSsrs EdiHrs-Is it not time for the m, rcb,ps o, call
ameeung OF consultation in relation the Bill now before
the House TO raise the taxesl learn or have not read
e b tat commission merchants and buyers Of tobacco
and other produce are 10 be heavily taxed-his is all well
enough II 1t had not to come out Of the planter last IL
Is proposed already aniong the buyers Of produce to deduct
certain amount from each purchase pay the merchants
iax-for instance if buy hogshead of tobacco il /. mn
destood that one dollar be deducted from the amount
and 50 much from -four and wheat any thing you please
ana 'e planters have sent this Legislature here to grind
the people OF the aud cities we should NOT eom5in
they have night to do II, IT they should find themselves
coming TO our aid in the payment of taxes which the
people oil their own choice have laid upon they
cannot complain.
he TACT IS that we willing pay Just proportion
Tor the support Of the government this Locofoco ma
Joriy wish US 10 do MORE they US we do not
intend u do it. As supposing that there is 10 remedy
against the odous Bill before the House. it's
Let that ball pass, and my word for it, the taxes of the
people IN cities and towns will be higher than Trey are
at present The people in the county must pay it.
PUBLIC.
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s many advocates In the party in the other and
question. the discussion and Of which,
the welfare Of the Uaon requires To be entirely
with party politics; therefore, be IL
Resolved That whilst we refrain from expressing anv
opinion the merits dement's Of the project we wholly
reprobaie the idea Of its being Wing measure; and 90 far
as we, Wings OF the County Of Hanover. concerned.
dixavow u u such.
On motion. ResOised. That the Chairman aud Secretary
sign the foregoing psosssdnss, aad have them pabshed IN
the Richmond Wing.
Then the meeting adjourned .N
CARTER BRAXToN, Chairman
q w. WILLIAMSON Secretary. s
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which Mr. Cr~WSs characterized wanting in courtesy
and Designed like the speech u the gentleman whs had
Just taken his merely for popular eee. Mr. = sAla
ecss.y TO solution and find the precise equation which
would the value Of the unknown quantity fnor 10
cised BY belgcrens
Mr. EVERETT followed in ssnie remarks when the
committee and reported the ball % the House.
The previous question called and sustained and Inv
bill passed by vote Of l37 ayes to 81 nays.
The House then adjourned
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Extrac, from an unpublished Poe

It's sunset, on the mountain side,
And ON Kentucky dusky tide,
That n0od, which bursting from The hills,
gw0in, BY thousand mountain rilis,
Like some fierce giant. fcnds ~ way,
Through solid walls N limestone gray,
And lends name of fearful sound,
To ali The glorious region foupd.t
Bright nnI the stranger who surveys,
Gay ieeming fields, lururiant grace,
Ard The sot air. n peace, that rcigns
Triumphant DER ny sunny plains,
Can scarce conceive, that human blo0d
Once swep; ny vainos, IN hood
fierce a. The torrent, whose viii NAME
Thy daring sons cKultinn claim.
There The broad sugar naples throwing
Their shadows DER the green sweId growing
IN wild and uniaught luxury
Beneath The shady, green wood tree,
Their long. luEuriant boughs unite
To intercept The struggling light
And. when ne sutry summer suu
Pougs H. fierce tide the woods upon,
And piercing through this sylvau bower
Fsns 90 the earth ~ golden shower
Myriads u bright and glowing dies
Bencaih The fiery contact rise
With kindred hucs shades sonuy blending,
Their varegations never ending
Melt into one Majestic whole
Which eharms ~ once, and awcs the soul
Even a. the great prlnievsi are.
Which, when The hope Of man was dark
Celestial pity stretched on high,
Across The blue, eternalsky,
The Great Creators Fias tunfuried)
~ mercy N dying wadd
Ms A. though safely hail
spnng W fom earh At MsgnaS can.
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1rhe $. Carolina elections for Congress are over and
have resulted OF in the election of an entire Cal
houn Delegation. Among those reelected are Messrs
Holmes. John Campbell and Rhett.
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Major Pavne. U. $. .Armr.

The Courier and Enquirer SAYS;
We understand that Major PAYNE, commanding at For
Hamilton. has been placed under by General Wool
on charges Of disobedence Of orders writing letters sre
speeuu to his superior officers, and unoicerke conduct
Major Payne, predict will refute every
charge, and come ont like gold. thrice refined.
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Editorial Changes,

VIM +. Richie and Tho. Richie ESQ., sons of IN,
Editsr OF the Enquirer have been associated into the con
duct OF the Richmond Enquirer. We shall certainly have
moro OF the sparkle OF the champagne than under the
auspices.
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MARRIED.,

on INC loh Inst by the B,y~v TToNa An mr.
49, r % so1shsnd 70 ELoisA p eldest daughter Of VIM g.
cory. '"'' N"'"Sa's WA please
In 81 James Church on the es,h r.A,,,, h a., ~. "a,
Empie. WILLIAM n. CHrrrHNDEN r., ~ ~, ~ IL
CARTER RICHARDSON. both Of this civ - '' NAAN
On the 18th of February aiCliappa s,., g., A.,
The Rev John Towle- ROBERT w ToMIIN or a ' y, ~ ~
EDMoNiA, danehier of Mai WIN. o. Fnshurh = 's' '" L.
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From the Memphis Enquirer.

Mr.. CLAWS LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE.
We gratied having il in power lay before
readers MIR. CLAY'S acceptance Of the invitation
rendered him by the Ladies and gentlemen Of Memphis
visit their city his Ashland. We also learn
from the gentlemen who brought the letter of acceptance
that Mr. CLAY ntmated him that he might probably
rive here the time specified in the letter OF invitation the
29d instant:
n. ORLEANS, Sth Feb, ls43
Ladies and Gentlemen:
have received your communication, which you have
done the honor address me, inviting me, my
return TO Kentucky, stop and tary awhile Memphis;
and pray your acceptance OF my thanks for the friendly
considerations which have prompted the offer Of this
mony Of your confidence and esteem.
II affords much pleasure say that will, on my
way home, remain at Memphis day / cannot fix
the day OF my arrival theTe but from Ncksburg where
expect also stop, day two, will inform you of the
day, which msy probably reach Memphis. In thus
yielding your wishes and my feelings must add
that accept the public dinner which you
the honor TO tender. Hitherto. during this journey
have succeeded IN prevailing upon my friends and fellow
citizens allow decline public dinners and barbe
hope you will require expect 20 make any
exception. shall at the time be happy TO meet
you in friendly intercourse, in the unreserved and un
eeremonious form.
! am, with great respect,
Your faithful friend and obt Isrvt
H. CLAW
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oa ll. Soutl. 80 80 Of NJ counlg d p.gIsaala

NIECxA-Thc Legislature Of Virginia has voted re-
Jscf the share u hC Proceeds o the Public Lands which be-
longs the State The amount &C present due IL S37
600 The State bufdcnod by debt and the Legislature
D about Ia impose tax Out Of plriy spite they rsi re
people 10 make up the deficiency. This u legitimate Vir-
gina abstraction but doubt II the people Of that State
will willingly pay dearly for IT, The Dstncting bill
mas also been rcected-sO their Legislature BE- where
a month ago.-N =. Tribune.
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81 have just it stated IN the Reporter that
thy Representative. John Keen. declines reelection
the Legislature. beg leave nominate DIR. Thomas r.
ATKINSON, Of Danve candidate County
~ the next Legislature. la times like the present. want
working men, and who know how and when 10 work
To advantages and who express their ideas, whenever
II shall be necessary, but who will their time in
making long speeches.
81 am aware that DIR. a. does not wish TO be nomna.
ted, but az such time the present be ought submit
the wishes Of his Wing friends and make IA sacrifice for
the good Of the had the pleasure Of being Of the
number Of those Who composed the Wing Committee
last Spring, 90 nominate candidates; and while we were
pleased az having II ~ select the present
thy Representayc, yet Dr.. Atkinson certainly would have
received the nomination but for the declaration he had fire.
qu,ndy made 10 biz friends that be would not consent 70
run alude to this Circumstance 10 induce the Doctor.
now To consent, and while prefer him any other man
IN the county, am willing go for any good Wing, II, IN
the opinion Of my Wing friends ought 70 have Con-
VenuOn and another name should be recommended
COUNTRY WHO,
Lnu Nh. HnutL Eu.t NH IL Nh. n...uLu ~ p..l.L.a.
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WORTHAM'S OFFICE.
Under the Exchange Hotel.

CaD and dspse 40 ths oes Day snd obtain tess,.
.neh Sn give yoga far shapes obtain otnfoab -im u
Ssoo0o Or hy0u easy sasfed dst.e q 81 nav
81 you $1,000 Two lotteries fot today nssoset Tor pre
uSANN cav ~ mf WORfHAhs.
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pENNsNIVANIA


The Editor Of the Tribune ,who has been for the last
week too 20 attend % his duue metn Philadelphia on
FRIDAY evening number Of Delegates just returned from
the Clay Wing State Convention Of the friends 81 IEvHY
CLAY ai Harrisburg Al cOncuucd IN stating that the rep
reseniat3n u the interior counties only much full
ler than had been expected By the saDguine but
the evidences Of unannty and enthusiasm n behalf Of Mr.
Clay were greater than they had dared hope The
spirit the as that which electrified the State in favor
Of The lnmcnied HARFDy n 1886 and 1910, but unanimi-
m favor Oi Mr. Clay greater than that excited in behalf
Of Gen H. 81 any time puOr o. the summer o 1910. The
handful u An-BOcO FOcos in the State who still hold out
~ opposition Mr. Clay the whs vehemendy o..
posrG Gen. ilason bro ls3jG and deprived him II the
vote u iho 5uio but they not tenth formidable
they then were.
Pennsylvania IL imnovaby Wing In Oh her Interests
and her principles Of Political Economy she diskes Van
Buren,, and will not he driven ino supporting him sgain
II Buchanan be forced upon the party. State Pride
would probably induce her - support him bot against ans
other Free Trade msn she will cast her vote for the
President for HEVRY CLAY. Such ardent conviction
The first blow the Tariff next winter N destroy IN,
chance even Of Buchanan.-E. III, Tfibnns.
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he roof ths Eresaleaf canopy.
liz pillaf. each majestic tree.
Its esrSt ths enamslled green.
IL Light tho suns rv.pisndsns sheen:
iis music. the melodio0s lay
of elfd~ that sing The live long day
And burst In one wlid food % light.
AZ once. upon the travellers sight.
Like some long hid. enchanted vale
me epdile<s theme Of Eastern tale.
when over woodland. vale. and han
VISA no'-sis-s sep. ev-'s shadow. deal
fofth troin In mountain home. on wing
~ aif, The breeze erulting pfings
csreerins or tho prospect Wild.
win the glad riec. % pl.ynni ehilt
who deems all subject. OF complaint
Merged In that sinsie word, restraint.
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u Mr. BAPTIST has been unavoidSbly absent from the
senate tor some days. in consequence OF the illness
his family. He Is again in his seat
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TIE SPIRIT OF TIE EMPIRE sTATE.

give evidence of increasing activity the part " the Wigs.
There has BEEN in majority d de towns considerable
gain 10 the Wing Cause and that too where the Loco
FOcDs have not relaxed their oKeriOns. They put forth
every possible effort mantln their Temporary nscendcnoy,
bu the result shows hot their priacpas and praefees ore
popular with he people than they 1910
We orc confident haf 1874 The Empire Bsie will assume
her former prominent position in The Wing ranls. The
Troy Wing IN article the subject says:--
"AlOwing there hns been no positive increase in The
Wing VOTE there musf bave been considerable falling N
10 The LocofOco vote. Which falling or doubtless
casoned by an unwiingness The psr q hoso who had
previously supported e nessufesO longer 20
fnue among ~ adheyen The condition Of the country
being distressing, and 81 descriptions y business ~ de-
pressed ihsf even the paTsans u qsrle have n
length begun 20 pause and ssk themselves what e eOnso
qusnoos viii be should they pers n their present cOurse
and e power " garry Ouf I'll heit schemesio The
final destruction Of the prosperity end cs inuigons Of he
county"
Philadelphia Nat. Forum,
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your finger. In yosr mou,hs-Ss sa Ifyoa relieve
us. in ths o. all the gods let know H.
We are weary of suspense.
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Nantnskes The dark and bloody Eroand. co,,u,,. a,
hen'aeS Every who wanders throuvh an. $500 -
a, struck at once with the propts' Ara par, o. ,h.
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DAVENPORT & ALLEN

roR SALE,
Snn BAGS RIO COFFEE
OUO 100 do Java do
so do Mamcaibo do
$50 do Old White DO
so half chests Cunpowder TEAS
100 boxes d.
80 cafos pfhne LfCORfCE
$50 kegs White LEAD
90 sacks ALMONDS
500 Ground PLASTER
so boxes spemn1ccu CANDLES
$50 bags SHOT
500 sides aoe LEATHER
IS casks Winter blcaehed OIL
20 bbs Linsccd do
20 CASKS sALTPETHE
90 N ALUM
20 Do COPPERAs
500 realms Wrapping PAPER
900 Do Cap and Letter. ruled and plain
SO boses "Ilulis" CANDLES
90 baskets Salad OIL
no half pipes Imitation BRANDY
Madeira, Mascat and Teneude WINES
Spanish CIGARS, PtMENTO PEPPER.
NH ct
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We have various communications hand, urging the
claims u JqLn HH Es7, of Buckingham the attention
u the Wings Of Ibis District Claims Of high order and
the entitled consideration from Mr.. fIls former dis
ungushed the Wing party But the District j.
yet known. The Legislature have yet passed uppor
tOnucnt Bill. II Is entirely uncertain, where the caprice
tic gorymandenng disposition Of the Legislature may
yet place. either Cumberland or Buckingham, Campbell
They may De united 10 counties The north the souit
side Of James River or below ude beyond III,
Blue Ridge. Il is impossible ~ say what moy or may no
be DONE ny that interruptions majority who have already
and fully entitled by their acts TO such language
For ihose reasons not knowing yet n what District Mr.
1911 may be placed we forboar bring forward nomina
which will b. in foil time, when that fact is known