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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-02-18
WV. Henry DAY, Secretary
DEMOCRACY OF rarouTrr CoI-y7y

Al large meeting of TIE Democratic party, held in
pursuance Of pubic notice, at Morrunsburs on Thurs
day, the 9th day of February, lc43-Captan Landcn
Allan was appointed Chairman, and Wm H. Page ap.
pointed Secretary.
The otcc; of the meeting having been explained b.
Wm Il Page, the following preamble aud resolutions
were unanimously adapted
Wi,ereas,it has been proposed 10 hold Convention
at Warrenton, The 2ad Instant, fos the purpose of
nominating suitable person 20 represent tie cauaes
ot Fauquer and Prince y liam ii The hex, Senate OF
Virginia, and this proposition meeting hearty
probation; it IS therefore
Heso'eed That the following named gentlemen be
appointed DELEGATES 10 represent the precincts OF
sIotriaye and E:k Rua, in said Convention:
Lewis Shun.a:c, Sr James t. Sndtoit, J. rrch-
EFT Robert c reen, = alan +. Green, 5 H. Mes house.
NJ X Neehouse. .iohn 2. Wi'is, II. H. O.n.cr
O. l.. I.nger, J :. Sutdoth, poctos .ol,n G. Esae,
Lsnuel Martin, jon G. frale, l.. I. Oliver. james
Tate, Alexander Gordon, Thomas N Embrey, john
Gmbrey John Rector, Thomas Embtey, Wm En-
brev, Robert Embrey, lonn II. Ensor, VIM. Ensor,
j. Peters, Henry Peters, Il. II Oliver, Chas Oliver,
". George, Jossph George, q. George Richard II
Gsins. WmJ Stark, II. C. Ransdeil, John NJ Ransdeil
William Euslace, Jao. lansbrOugh, Joseph D. Smith
BENJAMIN Edwards, = Simpson, 'n. j. Whea,ley
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W.. Ii. PAGr. Sfc'n.
DEMOCRACY or ORANGE COUNTY

A. a meeting of the Democracy Of Orange county,
assembled at their Court House on the 23i ultimo,
Court day,) Colby Cowherd Esq, was called TO the
Chair and Mr. Richard l.. Brown appointed Sc
cretary.
The object of the meeting having been explained by
John Willis, Esq, on his motion it
Resolrcd That This meeting approve of the proposed
Convention to be held in the City Of Richmond on
the 2nd March next, for the purpose of effec,ng
more thorough organization of The Democracy of the
State for The ensuing Spring Elections, and for the
further purpose of designating suitable time and
place for holding general Convention, to nominate
candidates for the offices OF PRESIDENT and Vice Pre-
sident Of the United States.
Resolred, That John Willis, Edmund Barbour, m.
brose Madison, J. S. Terrill, Robert t. Willis j. B.
Newman, Z. Henshaw, VIM Roach, J. F. Taliaferro,
j. NJ Chapman, J. Newman, J. G. Bakey, Peter
Scales, c. &. Macon, J. NJ. Macon, David Hume J
S Cowherd Thomas Scott Dr. Barbour, Elhanon
Row John Voolfolk, and Thomas Davis be appointed
Delegates 10 said Convention.
On motion of r. L. Brown, it was
Resoiced That however much this meeting concur
in the proprieiy of the proposed Convention and in
The belief of its necessity for furlherng the obects
expressed in the first resolution we deem it proper TO
state that object to lis appointing State Delegates
the general Convention, but prefer that they be chosen
directly ny the people-the Delegates thus chosen to
give III the general Convention the electoral vote Of
the State, for those individuals whom majority Of
hem NAV select cand dates for the Offices OF Presi
den; aud Vice President Of the United States
Resoiced, That the Chairman and Secretary Of this
meeting he added the foregoing Isl OF Delegates
and tina, these proceedings be forwarded 10 the Rich
mond Enquirer and Democratic Recorder for pub!icu.
lion. COLBY COWlIERD, Ch,nn
RIcU'p L., BRoyS. rU
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James s,rngfsllow, Jas L. stringfellow, s. F. Crop
john Russell, John E. Blackwell, Robert Willis, Jos
A. Redd, VIM B. Reid, d. 7. c, Reid, w. Redd
Haywood GOWN James Payne, WIN. Wright, G. b
Rails, Hez Mccoy, Gibson Nozee, William Rector,
L. Edwards, Il. ID. Luckett Hugh Cox, R'chd Luck
ell, j. Cummings, John Cummings Dr.. VIM. Thomp
son. r. Esk,idge, Josiah Oliver, Richard Oliver, S
Bur,ouqhs, Naihl Crump, Z. G. Suddolh, Lawson
Oliver, Ozias Oliver, George Crump, Jas. Morrow, Dr.
A. Hord, and William tlord-
Resoiccd Tia, The poicy OF the Democratic party is
now st ever has been, 10 cherish those great prncI
pies laid down by the iIlusrious Jefferson regardless
of 'persona prejadices and sectional jeaIonsies
Resoired, That this meeting pledge themselves to
support zsalously, the nominee OF SAID Convention.
On motion, Resoired That the Chairman and Sc.
cretary be added the list of Delegates
On motion, ResOfred, That the proceedings Of this
meeting be forwarded 10 The Editors OF the Flag of 81
and Richmond Enquirer with the request that they be
published in their espective papers.
And then, on motion, the meeting adjourned.
LANDON ALLAN, Chm.
g.,
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DEMOCRACY or NORFOLK BOROUGH

Pursuant to pgevluGS aG!;cs, tue Democratic state
Rights party assembled 1t the Town tali Thursday
evening, 9th instant. when the meeting was orGan'zed
bv appointing Col q. Il Cooke, Chairman, and " IN.
Rid, Esq secretary.
The object Of tie meeting having been explained
by the chairman-on motion OF I. &. Robinson Esq !,
twas
Resoleed Tha. committee CT six be appointed for
the purpose oC drafting and proposing resolutions for
the consideration of the meetinE,-Hhen, on notion.
the following gentlemen appointed, To wit: VI.
Cooke, Jr, T.. {. Robinson, S. 7. Sawyer, Joseph
Spra,ley, Alexander Cunningham, and ". {. White,
head, who having retired for few moments, returned
and presented the following preamble aud resolutions
Whereas it is the undoub,ed right, II not the duty al
the people, frequently 10 assemble together for the pur
pose of expressing their op mons upon important public
questions, and 10 agree upon ana recommend suitable
persons TO administer The ahtrs Of Government
Re il therefore 2eSoted That the Federal Cons;iiu'
ton State paper stands unrvailed IN tie world,
for brevy and perspcuy of expression, 10! The clear
ness Of lis general views HE minute Arrangement. OF MS
subjects, aud the exactncss, with which It defines The
power which i, .nienGs to confer: and that the
tangled doctrine OF supplemental ntay powers
is both mschievous and absurd.
=. That the Federal Government s compact, be-
tween the States, OF lmied poweFs-,ha. 1t IS ol,oge.
tier trust in right Of those By whom Tie trns; is
delegated that it has of itself rights, bu; they
altogether duties, derived solely from tie Constitution:
and that the exercise Of any power not clearly delegated
is usurpaiion.
g. That the Constitution DOS not confer authority
upon the General Government directly or Indirectly.
TO assume the debts o,e seyera! Slse- contacted for
locn! internal Improvements or other STATE purposes
that such assumption would be unus, aid nexHedsni,
a fraud upon The States unndeb'ed and tFaugh; with
eventual danger 10 the Union
4 That Congress has not The power TO Charter a
National Bank tina, sc believe such institution
one Of deadly hostility 10 The best interests Of the
country dangerous 10 our Republican institutions,
ara he teres OF he people, ard calculated 10 lace
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DEMOCRACY OF NEW KENT COUNTY.

At meeting of The Democratic party of the county
of New Kent, held al the Courthouse of said county
on the OH February, for the purpose of sending de
legates TO the Democratic Convention, which is to be
held in the City of Richmond, the I'd day of March
next, and for other purposes On motion OF William
r c. Douglass, Colonel VIM. Radcliffe was called to
the Chair and Doctor George Williamson appointed
Secretary.
The object Of the meeting having been briefly ex
planned by w R. c. Douglass-and, on motion made
by him 10 appoint committee of nine to prepare
suitable proceedings for its adopon-James d. lia-
yburton rose, and spoke at large in most effective
and opposite manner in support of the motion sub.
mit,cd After which address the following gentlemen
were appointed said committee, VIZ James ID. Haly-
burton, William Brumly Senior, Charles c. Crump,
Orris o Saunders, John s. Lacy, John Parrish,
Major Chesby Jones, Chesby JONES' Sr., and w. X
c. Douglass who, having retired for short time re
ported the following preamble and resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, we entirely concur in opinion with those
members Of the Democratic party who have thought
it expedent 10 call Convention for the purpose of
consulting as 10 what measures should be adopted with
reference the next Presidential election, and for other
important objects: Therefore,
Resoiced That 90 delegates be sent from this county
10 the Convention, which is TO assemble in Richmond,
The ID of Alarch next, and that the following gen
t!emen Compose said delegation, viz James ID. Haly-
burton, William Brumly John S. Lacy, W. R. G
Douglass, John PARISH, P. G. Jones, John George,
Cbes5y Jones' O B. Saunders, C c. Crump, WIN.
j Morgan, William J Moody, Doctor John G. Car.
ter, l.. S Crump, Captain E P. Meredith, Captain
Isaac Tyree, Thomas n. Undertake, Capt. William
NJ Sherman and John r. Brakeman.
On notion the Chairman and Secretary added
TO the delegation.
Resoired That will sustain Doctor William A.
Seden, candidate for the next General Assembly,
if he will accept the nomination. and that William R
G. Douglass, John Lacy, Dr.. George williamson
and James d Ilalyburion be appointed committee
correspond with him the subject, and make known
his determination through the public prints.
RcSotred, That the proceedings Of this meeting be
signed by the Chairman and Secretary and forwarded
to the Editor Of the Richmond Enquirer, with a
quest that he publish the same.
And, on motlon the meeting adjourned.
WN. RADCLIFFE, Chm.
GEO. WILL!Aasos, See'y.
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MEyICO.


We are indebted 10 the Editor Of the Trop;c for ad.
donal items of intelligence from Vera Cruz, brought
by the V,ctorine, which arrived at Mobile last week
short while before the Victorne left Vera Cruz
the steam ship Regenarador, reached tina; place from
Campeachy. The official news brought by her had mol
transpred-but there rumor, that the Fuca,anese
had driven the Me1icans from the heights in the rear
Of Campeaohy and recovered the advantages lost some
months since. General Lemas had gone 10 the
Mexicans.
The English officers in the Mexican service had re-
turned to Europe.
Mr. SoutIall, bearer of dispatches from Washington
to Gen Thompson, had reached Vera Cruz and le. FOR
the city Of Mexico.
The Sigh has been forced 10 suspend publication BY
order Of the JuD.a
The Texan prisoners n, work at Perote. Van
Ness had been taken TO the city Of Mexico and al
wors upon The streets.
Extensive preparations are making for the campaign
Of Texas Orders have been given for the enstnen,
Of 1900 men ia the various departments, to be in
dness by the 1st March, the greater portion of~hom il
is said are 10 be employed in Texas. Campeachy sill
holds out.-.h. O. Bee.
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&c unius,y .ttrbu.ed to the administration Of .he Urea

e unusly attributed to the administration Of the Trea
sury under Mr.. fancy.
The House was engaged to day on the Army Bill
Some amusing debate took place the amendment
passed in the Senate, few days since, which proyi.
ded for Mr. Espy, an atlache to the medical bureau
of the War Department. philosophical professor 10
solve the phenomena Of the winds. Mr. Smith, OF
Virginia. ingeighed against this establishment Of new
department Of the Government, and this obque way
of endowng scientific profesorships. lie would not
consent to create bureau of storms in the War De-
parlment, nor he willing to Sir. Espy rccog
nized as King Of Storms (as he had been caed) and
paid out of the Treasury, for the exercise OF such
functions. MIR. Pckens, of South Carolina, also
opposed to this new delegation of authority. He
thought, if there 10 be institution of the sort,
with professorship to lecture wind, there were
many in that House who might lay claim to it, and
every member take upon himself that Office. The
amendment was voted down. Globe.
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RIcu'p L. BRowS, See'5y
DEMOCRACY OF BUCKINGHAM COUNTY

At meeting of portion Of the people Of Buckinr.
ham, convened ut the Court house, on Monday the
18th day of February, 1S43 being Court dav, Robert
Shaw called to the Chair and John ~ Haskins
appointed Secretary.
The object OF the meeting was explained by George
Booker, who then submitted the following resolutions.
which unanimously adopted.
]. ReSOirEG That we concur in the propriey hold
ing Democratic Convention in the city of Richmond
the 2nd March next, for The adoption of necessary
fairly to carry into effect the grea, principles
avowed by the party TO which we belong.
=. Rcsoirfd, That we still maintain determined on.
position Bank Of The u s. 10 all privileged orders,
10 Protective Tariff The Bankrupt Law, Internal I'm.
provements by the General Government, the assump.
ton of the State debts by The General Government,
and TO the Distribution OF line Proceeds Of the Public
Lands.
3 Resolred, That we have continued and increased
confidence in the noble champions who have so con
sp;cuousy maintained, at all times in their several
stations, the essential principles of Democracy and
tha: will moi be nnmlndu of them, abandon them
as victims TO de;ractiOn.
1 Resaiced, IS the Of this meeting that,
whilst DISPOSED 70 sacrnce 10 harmony and union, any
i;;ng but essential principle, nav decided prefer
ence for Martin Van Buren, candidate Tor the Pre-.
sdency of the L :.
) Resoired, That, while we think it due as we'll to
this victim OF misrepresentation ourseves 10 ex
press this Preference will cordially unite in all Just
measures adopted by the approaching Convention TO
advance the election Of the fair nominee of the Deno.
cratic party.
6. Resoteed, That be appointed
delegates attend the Convention TO be held IN Rich
Dnnd tie second day of March next; and 10 co.ope
rate in adopting such will best effect
object.
Reso!rtd, That retain to ourselves the right Of
appointing delegates 10 attend any National Conven.
lion be held ior the selection III Candidates for Pre-.
sdent and Vice President Of the u. S.
The blank in The sixth resolution was then filled BY
the appointment Of the following delegates Price
Perkins, DR.. James Austin, Dr. William P. aloseey,
William Branch, Edward l.. Scrusgs VIM. Shepherd,
Thomas +. Perkins, Willis Chambers, William Letch,
John B Ayres, William H. Tapsco.t, WIN A. Scott,
Curtis C. Nunnay, Dabney Gooch, Benjamin Abbiit,
Thomas Thornh William D. Jones, Stephen Hooper,
George D. Sanders, Joseph Fuqua, W. L. Fontaine,
George Booker, Robert T. Hubbard and Thomas S. Bo.
cock; and, motion, the names of the Chairman and
Secretary added TO the list.
On motion, it was further
Rssolred, That the proceedings of this meeting be
signed by The Chairman and Secretary, and sent the
Edmond Enquirer for publication.
The meeting then adjourned
ROBERT SHAW, Chairman.
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A RETURN no THE CASH sYsTEM -oal bn.Ine.. W.

A RETURN TO THE CASH SYSTEM-our business. rha
n opened with the intention of selling Goods or e'
country produce only has deccnera,rd into of eTo
credit. The iiaes, however t-, Pr
pies, and SHALL accordingly, after the first Of .ark
sales TO cash, and IN barter for country p'oiuee
We call customers most respectfully yet elrae.
for al balances now due.
The cash system Will enable keep hotter Stock an4
nj lower prces and solicit all customers call
fore making their purchases, intend To keep L
good supply Of
Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Teas,
Cotton yarns Cotton Oznaburgs,
Domestic Goods. Iron, Steel,
Nails, wrought and e,r,
Crate Coal, shop Coal
Lime, Plaster, Salt, Wines,
Paints and Dye Stuff, oiis,
Flour, superiine and family,
Bacon. Corn, Meal &c. &c, &c.
We will purchase, in collection, for snle OF Gco o
Wheat, Corn, Oats, Fiayseed, &c. Mt all times.
JOEL W. WoMAck < %
Farmvile, Jan. 81, ls52. si-at.wtslNA
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The Editor of the Richmond Wing has OF late been
very much inclined to advocate the adoption of "Siay
Laws" by the Virginia Legislature. In an article he
published few days ago this subject, he held the
following reproacbfu language toward Gen. Jackson,
in which he ascribes the old hero the authorship or
all our present embarrassmen,s:
Come before tribunal Of the American People, Gen. An
Jackson before lint Of history and Posery and
for you. acts. Whose fine donrs these! why me we
redundant renty These the penalties we arc paving
and their indu geDceor your ignorant tinker
and experimenting, and for bea: nan worship Yoa
only iOI, are the cause and occasion Of ALL
Wheher Stay Laws be right in principle or e!
ce In operation, questions about which
will think differently interest convicticn or prejudice
But IN the present condition al inns country worsr
really had ben scourged by the aud avaec OF
invading armies the good the benevolent man, the humane
man. find ample apology who thou lh be
By the questionable Of Relief Laws Ia nnd some balm for
tie wounds Of bleeding one."
The injustice thus done 10 Gen. Jackson is based
the gross and groYellng fasehood and IS entitled
20 the seversst rebuke No will deny, that the
whole burden OF the nation oppression and emblrrass
nj originated in excessive banking, and in what Mr..
Talmadge calls line credit system; and, every homes,
man must admit that Gen Jackson through life, s.rug-
gled hard obviate The follies and abuses OF buih
As long ago tie year 1c20, al the time that Tenn'
see ahout 10 plunge into the disastrous banking
schemes Of Kentucky, he got remonstrance against
it, got il numerous!y signed; carried with his hands
The Legislature then setting at and
in his own proper person presented IT to the Speaker
But for his hrmness Tennessee would have followed
the example of Kentucky and Ohio, and overwhelmed
herself with banks. ii the wise counseis Of Genera
Jackson had prevailed, the Union would nov be free
from debt-f. Y. Union.
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from tic ~. y. S,aaeard.)
MY LUVE.
BY &. L. LOWELL.
g Mrcn VIZ nrMAlNs rNscNG."


Not a all other women are,
Is she that 10 my soul Is dear.
Her glorious faucies come fron; :..r
Beneath The silver evening star
Aud yet her hear; IS ever nea..
Great feelings hath she oC her own,
Winch lesser souls may never know.
God siteth them 10 her alone,
And sweet ih.y a;rc 3sa any tone
EherewiIa tie wind aay choose 70 bow.
Yet in herself size dweileih no.,
Although no home were haig 80 fair;
No simplest DUTY Is .urso,
L:fr hath no dim au1 lonely spot
That doth not in her sunshine share.
She doeih little kndnssSes,
Which mos; leave uadone or despiSc;
For nau.hi that sets one heart al ease,
Or sivetil happiness or peace,
Is low esteemed in her eyes.
She hath no sco.n vi common things,
And though she seem Of other birth,
Round us her heart eniwines aud cImgs,
And patiently she folds her wings,
To tread the humble paths Of earth
Blessing she Is. God made her so,
And deeds Of week day holiness
Fall from her noiSeless aS the snow,
Nor hath She ever CHANGED Ia know
That au.ht were easier than - bless.
She is most fair, and thereunto
Her life doth rightly harmonic,
Feeling or thought that was not true,
Meier made less beautiful the bine
Unclouded heaven Of her eyes.
On Nature doth she muse and brood,
With such still and love-ciear eye
She Is 80 q ntle and 80 good,
The very flowers 10 the wood,
Do bless her with their sympathy.
She is u woman-ome in whom
The spring time of her childish years
Hath never lost it's perfume,
Thocgh Knowing welt that life hath room
For mary b!icnts aud Tears.
And youth in her a home viii find
Where hr M, dWe -ternally;
Her soul Is 40. OF that weak Kind
Which better loves Ia. life hChlnj,
Than that which Is, ~ j. 1" be.
love her with :: lave - sin
~ Il b'uai risrr'> peaceful might;
Which. ~ Ii sh tower agt .oy!! MIA,
Goes wandering III - usvn "t..,
And yet doth ever l'e~ Alright
And on - fui, deep breast serene.
Like quiet Isles my duties lie;
Ii flows around them, aud between,
And makes them fresh, aud fair, and green,
Sweet h0Gcs, wherein u live ana die.
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A NEW CONCERN.

Cu'It II1F uHt4 CUP 'JIUTt.
GEORGE w. FERRY hegs leave give notice. that, hss
~ taken he store formerly occupied Ly Mesrs. Tab tra
on Main street, one door above Van Lew Smith Cn ~
ware Store; and, having fitted il up he Is prepared
Bit 10 the public large and excellent OF gsnens
youths' and chdrens Hats and Caps, which manuu
expressly for him. for This market, and which he vii
wholesale rea at the cheapest possible rates. for cash
W. F., being experienced practical Halter feels conhien;
he can adapt the set or style Of his Hats the taste Of the
astidous Persons wishing procure articles IN his ae arr
sprc,fuy invited to call and examine his stock, which
OF every variety OF Hats and Caps that may be called ;
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HATS AND CAPS.
At Prices to Suit The 1inGs.

THE subscribers respectfully beg leave 10 inform 'hcr f
and the public Of Richmond aud vicinity, that they haze
hand splendid of liars and Cas- o TIE as'
aud most fashionable styles, a, present. Th7 vs.
their Hats of superior quality, and fas, color beia, nan
tured by themselves expressly for their retail trade hf,
below list OF the Hats WON At present. which offered
Fine black Cashmere Beaver Brush Snitia Ras Va
Coney, and Wcoi-aso, good Silk and Angola Ii.'>
have just flashed fres io Of splendid soleskn Hat
ror nsro, ii.h,, ard elastic Gentlemen wanns got
cheap Hat, respectfully aqresied 10 sive ~ cai
Smith L. liiRLN'
Corner OF 5Iain and Isili sl''r'
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TAMLIN AvEyT, .Secy.

Before the meeting rose, Dr. E. P. Scott, Mr.. Hugh
A. Garland, and Gen. George c. Dromgoole severaly
addressed strains OF liquid coquence, that fell with
balmy sweetness upon the Of every Democratic
Republican within the reach of their voices. They
dwelt upon the necessity of harmonious action
through the entire Democratic party; and that in such
thrilling tones not only TO rivet the attention of
every one present. but TO animate the heart Of every
Democrat to an extent that seemed as if they
ready to melt like dew drops into com non cause
They severaly alluded to the explicit confidence and
grca. satisfaction they experienced in hearing the
OF John Y. Mason mentioned as candidate for the
Vice Presidency. L. A.
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In the United States Cogt for the Eastern District Of l.
Jan. 2it, lcI3:
John CLiNDISING, of the late firm of Graham Cndr.
composed OF The sad John Cindnin. and JOHN Grahau
the said John Ciindining in his individual character III,
of Richmond having flied petition, praying that he be
clared Banknp II IL Ordered, that all persons claiming
creditors Of the said John Cindinng in his social and na
character show IN the Court the 18Th Of Ma
next why the said john ClindGig, in his social and int
Character be net declared Bankrupt pursuant the a
Congress in that behalf and thu, copy OF t order pab
ed in the newspapers according 10 the 22d and 9th @
Copy-Ies;r,
HENRY GIBsoN, c,tt