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pest calculated 10 consummate The liberal

ment will be best calculated 10 consummate The liberal
int mt OF the tsstator.
When, under dispensaton of Divine Providence,
succeeded to The Presidential Office the stat Of pub
lie affairs was embarrassing, and critical TO add TO
the irniton consequent upon long standing, contrc
versy with one OF the most powerful nations OF modern
Tim s, involving moi only questions OF boundary winch,
under The most tavoia lie crcums,a nces, alWa; 5
embarrassing, bul, ct the same time, important and
high principles o! maritime law order controversies
between the citizens and subjects of tie two COUNTRIES
had engendered a state of feeling and of conduct,
which threatened the most calamtous consequences.
The hazards, incident TO this state of things were
greatly heightened by the arrest and Imprisonment of
subject OF Great Britain, who acting as it alleged
part OF mtiry force, had aided in The commits
sion of an ACT yoatlye Of the territorial jurisdiction
of the Un't.d ) ates, and involving The murder of
citizen Of the State Of New York. large amount
Of claims against the Government Of Mexico remained
unadlnsted, and war of several years continuance
with the savage tribes of Florida, still prevailed, al
tended with the Oscillation of large portion of that
beautiful territory, and with the sacrifice of many vuu
able lives loncrease the enbarfassments of the Co.
vernment individual and State credit had been
neatly stricken down, and confidence in the Ge-
neral Government much impaired, that
loans, of small amount, could only be negotiated
considerable sacrifice As necessary consequence
of the blight which had fallen on commerce and me-
cbanical industry, The ships of the thrown
out OF employment and the operations of The other
OF the currency, exchanges bet different parts of
the country had become runously high, aud trade had
to depend on deprecated paper currency in conduct
ing its transactions shall be permitted TO congratulate
the country, that under overriding Providence peace
preserved without sacrifice of the National honor;
the war in Florida brought to speedy termina-
tion large portion OF the claims Mexico have been
fully adudichted and course of payment while
justice has oeen rendered TO US in other matters by ether
nations; confidence between man and is in great
measure restored and the credit ofihis Government
fully and perfectly rcesaoIshed Commerce is becom
ing more and more extended in its nrerat ons, and
manufacturing and mechanical industry reap
The rewards of skill and labor honestly applied. The
operations OF trade rest on sound currency, and the
rates OF exchange reduced TO their lowest amount.
In this condition Of things have f. 1t il TO be my duty
bring to your favorable eonsderat matters of at
interest in their present and ultimate results, and the
only desire which feel in connection with the future
is, and will continue to be- TO leave the country prospe
rous and IFS institutions unmpared.
JOHN TYLER.
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RICHMOND MARKETS

RICHMOND MARKETS-DscsmusR D. ls43
ToaaccoR.ceipts much diminished Old hugs, 81 80 %
lues, 81 50 old leaf 5? So 81 good and hne
81 81 a6 -.
FLoua-Country, 81 - 4 81; Cit, Mills S. o.
WHrAr-70 IN 100 cts, according 10 quality order &C.
CnRS-43 IS cents.
Mr.L-l5 n - cents.
O.rs-25 a 30 cents, from vessels and Depot.
PL.srEk-Lump, s. 81 At wharf; csin, 4.
LME-sla 10y.
SALr-sl 60! by the cargo; in store, 81 20 / 90.
lGoSrederar so; Swcdes, % sos Country, 1O pig - 2
NAiLs--i Il cents.
FsH-iIernss cut 81 ~ -, for MOL. Shad-SG 80
BurTER-Frkin a 10 Cents fresh roll, 10 Is cents.
SrG,KN. Orleans 81 as; Rico J1as 49, ST CroiS, 30
CorFEr-Iaguira, ei 3 cents; Rio, cents
TEA-h0 100 cents.
MoL.ssg,-Nrw Orleans 30 80 Porto Rico, 30 30 CTS
B,cos-ta baltimore, 50 a s. city cured Is Il, dult
BEEF, 81 50a 50.-MUrroN, S.. 80 a ! 80 -
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MEETING uE CONGRESS

We have no room this morning for any remarks
on the opening of Congress. We adopt the re-
Elections of the Globe upon that matter. It GER
tainly opens well. The Republican party cut the
knot, al least on that day, of the disputed elections
from New Hampshire, &c, from which the Wings
expected such glorious results-and they have uni
ted in electng ate and accnmpl shed Represen-
tatve, John W. Jones, the Speaker Of The House OF
Representatives. From this question, too, the ssnguine
Wings expected a glorious division in ranks -
We congratulate the county their deeat-and our
own friends, upon the signs of harmony and union
which are Frightening up our political horizon.
We in this District have teen highly honored in
giving Speakers to the House of
in our distinguished St.venson-and non, in John W
Jones
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pESMAESIlTIi

MR. DUMAS of Paris respectfully offers his services
lVI Of Richmond Teacher Of Writing lie
only carried this beautiful Art degree of Perfection
which well he surpassed hut he undertakes make ec
CANT writers Of those who become his pupils.
permission Of the PRINCIPAL he VIII open classes Non
DAY. the ih December, al g. NJ in OF the Richmond
Ac idcmy
In o each day. his services be obtained by
schools individuals, moderate charges For 90 les of
hours each charge will he So Mr. d. refers Tie public TO
the following certificate Of Mr.. Burke
has written specimens OF penman-
shin which extremely beautiful. recommend him
sessinr extraordinary talent in this useful art w. BURKE
NJ 6l-3t
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NofiCE-y nf deed o trust executed 10 me by Jas.
~ McCargo IT, bearing The first day Of May si and
duy recorded the Clerks Office Of Mecknhrs county, and,
for The m,rpn.es The trust viii WED
NEsDAY the I'd day of January eii at The residence Of said
McCargo Of Meckenburg the property conveyed
The Of the Farm which the
said Mctarso resides containing acres said To be Of good
qualify well of tobacco wheat and
oa Tie Improvements are, good dwelling house and all
cessay houses Ten likely Negroes stock Of Horses Hogs
and attic Crop uf every description Household and Kitchen
Furniture Plantation Utensils, &c, Terms made
The The title the above property is believed To he
good acting shall only such vested
in JAO H. FlNCli, trustee
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Caucus of the Rtprbiican .usmJcrs.

According to the notice signed by "a Member" in
our last paper, meeting OF the Republican members
held in the Senate Chamber, at o'clock on
Tuesday night Mr.. Taliaferro of Franklin called
the meeting TO order-Dr. Scott, Speaker of the Sc
nate, requested TO act as Charman-and Thomas
Richie Of Richmond, to act Secretary. The best
spirit pervaded their proceedings, All harmony,
Cancellation and concert. No sign Of difference be-
tween the friends of different Presidential candidates
The following resolution was submitted by Mr.. Wal
lace and unanimously adopted, after the blanks were
filed respective motions OF Messrs. Wood OF Frede
ick and Voolfolk Of the Senate, VIZ:
Resofced Tint committee of five be appointed TO
make report meeting Of the Republican members
of the General Assembly, to be held in The Hall Of the
House of Delegates on Thursday evening next, al :
oclock, Of such measures they NAV deem
~ for the call of Con venton Of The Republican party
Of THIS Site 10 nomnsts Electors Of President and Wee
President.
The Chair then appointed the following gentlemen
the members of the Committee
Aiessrs. Wallace (Senaor) from Fsuquier; Talaferro
Ia delegae) from franklin Voolfolk (of the Senate)
from Greene Ridley (of the Sena.e) from Southamp-
ton /; and Anderson (delega'e) from Prince Edward.
Gen Wallace then made some emphatic remarks
the propriey of short session of the General As
sembly, and referred particularly TO the resolution
which had been adopted that day by the Senate, re-
commencing measures to be adopted for shortening
line session. and rerenchng the expenses of the Gene
raj Assembly There seemed 10 be but one sentiment
on this subject. Every member was in unison with H..
And then the meeting adjourned until this eve
ming, o'clock.
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VALUABLE KING WILLIAM FARM FOR SALE.

VALUABLE KING WILLIAM FARM FOR SALE.
PURSUANT the PROVISIONS of decree pronounced by the
Circuit Superior Court Of Law and Chancery FOR the county oi
King William Fall u said Court for the le3, in
the case Iicnry and others, plaintiffs against be
verify Roy and Others the undersigned Commissioners,
pointed by said Decree viii proceed the premises on III -
DAY the I'D day of January nex fair, not The next fair
day thereafter SELL by putc auction. 10 the highest bidder
and valuable Farm, called "Pleasan: Retreat
tho late William Washnon deceased lying IN
county Of King William. ahon three miles West ut Aylets,
suppos about 0O This Farm Is considered one
OF the mos desirable in Lower Virginia. lie soil Is
guod-lie ald fertile and we'll adapted 10 The growth Of all
crops usually cultivated in The 10" county The lu dinss con
lrgc comfortable dwelling hoIse, and all necessary
out houses replr The is excellent the situation
healthy, aud the neghborhood agreeable.
Terms Sae-The purchaser will be required much
in cash may be The costs and charges Of
cutting This decree and boEd with approved security far the
of the purchase maneyone bond for the sum oil hty
dollars able twelve months AFTER tho day o;
sale rang from the day Of alewo other bonds OF
equal amount for The balance Of the purchase moneone paya
eighteen after The day Of SALE and the other payable
years AFTER the day Of saelhe title to be retained until the
whole Of The purchase money Is paid
B. F. DABNEY,)
s. c. SCOTT Commissioners.
B.D.RoY,
Dsr 6l-wtdst
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NOR The Pententiay Store and nj the Pencniiary y
wholesale and retail large stock o the manufactures of The
institutions pree and the most accommodating
terms viz:
50 dozen best double refined Cast Steel Axes, warranted, at
70 do do do. $40 90.
1000 pair superior Brosues at from IS cents to 81 6a
$500 do mems, womsn's, boys and chdren's Shoes
50 do. cenrlemens Boots
1000 duull. and single wove Bags
500 yards Cotton Stripe and Check
800 do. Apron Check
900 pair Kersey Pants
2lO do. Goats
ie5 kegs wrought Nails, Bellows Nails, and Scrap Nails
500 pounds Of and inch Spikes
10 superior Blacks smiths Bellows, of different sizes
large quantity Wagon ard Cart Harness, of variety
and description
Wagons and Carts kinds, and different prices
plonehs Wheat Fans. Whe.barows
Cutting Boxes, Well Buckets, and
Well aud Machine Chains
JAS. c. sPoTTs, Agent.
If
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SITUATION WANTED ny 4 TEA

S,tTUATION WANTED BY 4 TEACiER.-A graduate of a
- Northern College. "a married gentleman, who has hid
ieacn. Schools and designs
make his permanent desires principal
academy private teacher heal
Inv portion of the Southern States
lie has ample and satisfactory testimonials from his form
er employers the South the Nor and from others,
cerin. his Character ard capacity and his fidelity and
profession hs testimonials Vir-
snan, member OF Congress- whose family lie
years private tutor Tie give instruction in the French
and Italian languages well in all the branches
ally taught in Academies Letters stating salary &C., should be
directed post paid TO w. s., Washington, ID. c.
Dec 6l-ltt
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HOUSE or DELEGATES Yesterday

IiOI ST. VI DtLEua ES- lfScTGay
The Presidents Message, and proceedings OF Con-
gress prevent US from giving to day le details OF the
acton of the House yesterday. We will touch only
the most important SUBJECTS acted On Saturday,
we shall give entire proceedings Suffice 1t 10 say,
That II was real "work day II, instead of use
less debate upon the oil shortening the session,
the House continue to work az they t'd yesterday,
dare 10 guarantee 10 the people short session
A JOINT resolution adopted by 30 h houses, ap-
pointing committee 20 enquire what reduction
he made in the expenses Of the Government. Mr.
Taliafe,ro's resolut adopted, instructng the
Committee oil Finance 10 enquire INTO The cIpediency oil
issuing Stat, bonds The wants Of the Treasury,
during The present fiscal year, which may net be sup
Piled from The ordinary sources CT revenue. The
eaker announced the rest Of the standing commit
tees Mr. Cowans resolution - hiring in bil. extend
ng the jurisdiction Of singh mags' ats 10 sums OF 500
was lost "a tc IS. The resolution of Alr Banks OF
Madison, appoint committee Ia revise The election
laws and 10 arrange the Safe into Electoral Districts,
was adopted and tie nit;ee appointed The House
fixed HE election of Public Printer for Saturday next,
ryith The consen, Of the Sen The rtsc luton OF Mr.
Cabel to instruct lie State proxies III The James
! RIVER & Kanawh. Company, Ct TIE meeting OF The
Sock hold,rs on Monday next, 10 vote for reduc
ton Of twenty PEI cent On Inc i.ries OF Tue
officers Of The sad Company and the resolution
Of Mr. Bocock insruc,ng the same proxies to vote,
ls for a reduction Of Ike tolls, SO 10 charge not
more than three cents per ton per mile on agricultural
products 2ad for resolution requiring the Directors
10 nut under c0n:ract the requisite communications
with the South side of Ike River, soon sufficient
surnu OF tolls r,ay arise after meeting he necessary
charges upou III company; 80, against The reelection
OF joseph { Cabell, Esq, President-we'e LAID on
The table, with pledge that they should be ca led up
at very early day.
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Enrcutors' SHE IF Land and Negroes
-

ErfcutOrs' SAFE II land AMI .NegTofS.
ID virtue The last will of William Bumpass, deceased viii
ID be sold highest bidder The premises THURS
DAY the 18th instant if fair il not The next fair day. The
ac; Land which the said deceased lived at the time Of his
death containing aon aa plat ni which viii hc shown
on day sale This land lies the Sonanna ver IN Han
county, nont two miles West Of the Richmond and frede
ckhur Railroad ajoins land of Capt Francis Blunt
and others and distant about ~ miles from Richmond city, Al
place. likely Negroes viii bc Of
ered 10, sa consisting Of and two children, four bys
and Two girls credit Of twelve months VIII he given The pur
THOS BUMraSS,
O. y. BUMPASs,
Executors of William Bumpass deceased.
G.-ylds
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FOX TIE E-I9LIRER.
Gentlemen: You have seen that the Hon. John W
Jones has been elected Speaker of the House oil Repre-
sen,atives bya urge majority; and his address deli
versd on the occasion such called forth uniyet
sal admiration. His truly dignhed and
imposing, his language in the highest degree chasle
and appropriate, and every sentiment he uttered
seemed to flow directly from the heart, and found
cordial response in every bosom. Virginia may
well be proud of the distinguished sen who hiss
Just received such distinguished honor John
Jones will adorn the elevated station he occupies,
bv TIE purest moral and Highest intellectual traits Of
character HIS the presiding officer OF the
enlightened Representatives of our Union, VIII be !
frank, so lofty, and just to command the hstal
appreciation of his political opponents, and place him
still higher in the confidence end esteem OF The Demo
cratic party Like band Of brothers, they the De-
mocrats) have presented bold and undlvided front,
and in railying upon Jones' have struck blo@ IN fe
vor of Democratic prnc Piles which has carried terror
throughout the Wing camp, ard may be regarded as
the unerring precursn. Of the glorious triumph that
awaits the Democratic canse
Gen Dromgoole, Mr. WISE and Governor GIimer
ha led off spirited style, furnishing handsome
prelude 10 their this ssion, in promptly ress-
ing the nsdious Jrs of Mr. Barnard 10 spread upon
the Journals protest against the right of the members
from New Hampshire Georgia &c TO III ID their seas.
But ! you, that the designs OF the gentle
man from New York met at the very threshold by
the s,gacy of Gen D and at once exposed and "a
rested. The Old Dominion may congratulate herself
upon her strength in the House; for, of such Repre-
sentatlves she has reason 10 be proud. With their
united councils she SAFE with their combined e-
forts, she cannot be oyerthrown. Gentlemen, IN the
of Virginia. pray you 10 "gird on your nrmor,
and remember ynur sacred motto,
Washington, Dec .. "VERITE san: P1VK.
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Cap,. .Nehoisoa.-Tne Jury have ogree9, and came
into the Federal Court Tuesdly morning, with a
verdict of .lct Guilty. We hail The result with great
sat sac,ion and congratulate his family and friends
upon his acqu.ttal. The Compiler says that the ma
b,y of ne Jury to bring in u verdict Monday "was
owing more 10 The doubts Of Of tae jury
men about point Of law tran 10 doubts of Capt Mich
olson innocence Of the charge brought; agains. him
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We learn, BY passenger lest night. that at caucus
OF the Democratic members Of the House Of Repre-
s,h,alives at Washington, Mr.. McNulty, of Ohio,
selected as the candidate for Clerk Of that body and,
of course will be elected.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-12-07

It The adjourned meeting Of the Republican mem-
bers Of the General Assembly will take llice THIS
EVENING, at o'clock, in the Hsli of the House OF
IlnsnnIea
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LII persons yet indebted Mr. Josiah b. Abbott for debts
"A acted prior September la2 hereby requested
settle the same, without further delay
n.c TIE TRUSTEE.
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Short Session to be all the order of the day
but wo would rather see ,corks than cords-nore
done, and less said about it. We expect the Commit
tee, TO whom that subject is committed, VII make an
effective report curailing its usual duratIon-ard
then Shorter speeches. and shall have shorter
s:on So mote tile
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Marriages..

Married. in Greenvile, Pit county. n. c. the aand Nov
", ;ood Howl Esq Or WM {. CRuMf, Dentist infmcriy o
Manchester Mrs MARY E. CARRSoros of the former place
Married. Tuesday evening, 10Th ut at the residence OF Mrs
ahane Wax in Fincas- by the Rev. Jacob Carpcr, r WA
E. NJ WoRp, Publisher of Fincasilc democrat" To Miss r
WNr, daughter o: the late Charles k Ross, ESQ., oil
,lorristoan, New Jersey.
Married. Wednesday evening, the 10Th nlt BY the Rev
Doyle Mr. GEORGE SHORT Miss MARY JASE daughter o
Nr. Alexander Mallory al! OF the county Of Brunswick, Va
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Gales & Seaton
RIoir 4 I2iyes

ing vote
Gales & Seaton 23
Blair x Rives IL
The Senate was not full. Gales IL Sea,on received
every Wing vote, and Blair n Rives every Demo-
cratic vste in the body.
The House engaged, in the earlier part of the
day, by proposition spread the journal the pro-
test rendered by Mr. Barnard against the admission of
the delegations Of Mississippi, Missouri, Georgia, and
New Hampshire, into the House of Representatives as
members The question not disposed of when, by
the courtesy Of the House, the discussion waved,
to The Message Of the President and was not
again resumed during The day Globe.
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NllI' Il,E'

f-"GNioSOur Choice the Nominee uf the National Dem
Convention Under this Fla. viii Conquer in lSiI
lBa!gs IF ne Republicans II Carroll, L'Ui.'aHi.
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NJ We are equested trst t. tina. DR. Jno X lay
lor is detained from his seat in The Senate by The lads
mas ton of his family.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-12-07

NJ The ADDRESS of the Speaker OF The Senate Is
ruayciiably postponed until Saturday.
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gT Read the able and eloquent Address OIL DIR.
Pickens Of South Carolira-on our last page.
We are indebted TO Messrs Rogers & Co.'S Express
for copy Of the Pres dents Message, furnished one
hour in advance Of the mail.
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The Senate, Immediately after the reading of the
Presidents Message vent into election of Printer:
and this decided The first ballot by tae fo!ow
ing vote
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CONGRESS-Tuysp,y. Dec. !.

Wasnlscroy, December, 1S43.
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the table, with pledge that they should be ca led up
at very early day.
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.l.temnt 10 .assnssinate lie .Nauor.

QUARTER OF >, P. M.-We stop the press, to an
nouuee that an attempt to assassnate the May or was
made about a quarter of an hour since An Italian
md adolphns Benedict Ptolemu5, asked to see
HIM and was shown into his private Office, where he
fred al him with pistol fortunately nlcting but lit
tie personal injury,he ball striking the shoulder blade
md oIancinr He was Immediately taken into Gus
,ody We are happy to add, that no serious injury is
appreended The prisoner has been frequently IN Inc
habit of calling on the Mayor for the purpose of pro-
curing aid from him in forming class TO teach Italian
As we learn, the Mayor had just asked him TO be seat
ed-and in the act of turning to leave the room-he
fred, the ball penetrating the coat and vest, and cut
ting the suspenders. but merely grazing the skin
SLIGHTLY. Several bas, and bullet mould we're found
on him with the pistol No cause he assigned for
he deed Philadelphia Gazette, May =
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Yesterday, The Shcr'lls Of tins District met IN ths
Court llouse of lienrico On This Ci,y,) and sscef
tanned the foiioviup In he the s;a,e of the Poll.
u Mr.. Jones has the return, Of course.

Wednesdays Globe has some interesting remarks on
the "Dernocraic National Convc in the course
Of which states, that il ''canno perceive sufficient
occasion for such pcrnacy for either November,
l5i3 or May, loii but that "the sooner tbs ques
ton is settled the better, in our op,nion tina; "i -
the great bone OF contention at present and "ihat
the remedy for all this, opinion, perfectly SIM
pie There must he majority Q: the States the PEG
pie favor Of the other of the periods designat
ed for the meeting of The convention As yet, neither
msorily of the States MINORITY Of the people haa
expressed an opinion tor either November, lS4i, or
May, 1914. They should no longer delay the usual
and proper FOR asccraining the state of pub
lie opinion this point and when It is ssceftaned,
whatever candidate refuses acquecence TO the will Of
the majority, thus clearly expressed, on question
which involves principle, aud can be settled in no
other way, will Justly incur the supplementary more.
the ccrtaiaty-ot placing his o#a selfish objects above
the great interests and common welfare Of the Demo
cracy.