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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-11-16
Martin Van Rucsn,s Princinlcs +,

We believe there is Il paper-devotcd 10 Martin
Van Buren,; which talks great deal about frank
ness and candoar, and occasionally launches ont
into rhapsody consistency and principle
Martin Van Buren, of course, i its eNcmplar of
these high qualities His candour and manness
in the avowal of his sentiments. are the themes Of
ts intenscst laudaiion And then "a to principle
-ie is the beau ideal of all the principles extan,
In support of his principles, he would a; any time
cheeriully sacrifice himself This is no, mere as.
seri;on. He is already the most illustrious aa,.
!yr. Of whom history makes mention
This is the light in which cnamoured partisan.
ship looks upon hun, who to the rest otthe world is
remarkable only for his sycophancy and hypocri-
~. The Charleston Mercury, which is "a good
enough Democra,-appears TO concur with the
world in its notion and in commenting on his late
Tariff episte, has these comments on the freedom
with which he treats his principles:
..Short-ior Mr.. Van Buren,, almost phenomenon Of
breyty Bat the distinguished author was even then pre-
pairing his revenge, the Indiana exposition which was
wide and clear that actual fog bank Of light
For part have fora moment doubted that Mr.
Van Buren, principle opposed protective tariff
we have said - often But i principle that with HIM
radica-ihat nc hugs his heari-tha did not
prevent him from voting for the tariff OF lS2S while he
cons, mined ,hat did prevent his friend Mr.. Wright
from voting ,T the ts Of lSi2. while he condemned
it-;hat did not proven; Nr Van Buren, from allowing
protective tamil creep IN ms Indiana Letter under the
head VI eycepuons,hat cid prevent his friends y-
from pTonu.cl eating incidental protection their
doctrine that SUBJECT Ii the question given ove-
F an BuEeu, free 81 all aniag influences,
for the country, really should have Of the re.
suit. But the head Of party calculating the ways and
Of getting into ofice feel 10y tie
degree OF conddence-wc cannot say have any
opinion OF what ne would dove think his exceptions
would expand loaruy all they might the whole
face, leaving for nqu!syc gtoogsts dig Tor the prin-
ciyie beneath"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-11-16
FRoS A. II. II. STEWART, rso.


Csntie,nen-It is with much regret and modification
that am compelled to my inability To attend the
Wing festival at Amherst C. H. the 18Th instant lfoli
very strong DESIRE every account, TO he with you
that OCCASION and especially because thought the ming
ling together Of persons having comparatively little inter
course and divided by geographical lines, was well cucu
lated produce beneficial effects and dSsipntc local pre-
JUDGES anxious also meet you at this time, be
every indicative of the most glorious result
Of the campaign which Is about TO be opened. 10
this place week ago the confident expectation OF being
detained hut five or DAYS; but action OF eeclment
involving the title to the finest in the county,
and which counsel for the plaintiff WINS taken up for
trial Thursday last and most Unexpectedly to me- three
days have been consumed in the examination of the evil
dence and there is but little hop, Of termination of the
before "Wednesday night am thus compelled to
deny myself the pleasure Of participating m your festival
I must beg YOU make nv apology to the people OF
Amherst for my involuntary delinquency accompanied by
suitable expression Of my gratitude Tor their favorable
consideration.
very much fear this hSsy written just the ms
10 about close will reach you before the 18th, but
could not justice my feelings, orbesr awaiting myself
Of the earliest opportunity 10 offer NV excuse.
With best wishes for your happiness, and the most heart
felt prayers for the Of the glorious IN which
we are nil engaged. | beg leave 10 subscribe myself
Your friend and ob't serv't.
ALIEN. II. II. STEWART.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-11-16
JOHN &. CRuMP
Meg-rs w. y. WHITEHEAD
W.J.NOTTINCHAM, Committee.
o. x. FLYNN
Norfolk HyJid
NEW WORK
From u,o Tribune

Election Refarns-Thc G9c0.TOc,s have bad very ~.
aysr1nt and mistaken from fhc We,t and rs our
friends ashamed TO send any, our fret accounts from
thlt quarter were Than hs truth They are bad
enough best, long perceived they would be-
but bad h'y have been given. Monroe Coz elect.
two fa-i a three Of tho Wing Members and gives Wing
majority Du Senator Wyoming BE- now reported t1 have
elected oil Wings, but the Sheriff NIgarr mas elected one
Wing sad one Loco ip the Legislature. Eric giyoa over
900 Wing in3iory. and Gencgoc about 800 tic Wing
ticket boo the latter vary unpopular ln Chauuuquc TIC
coalition ticket as succeeded by lcw votes hc cgu.
Doc WING the Sheud. Clerk, and yn' Member Wing two
Mou,.. f,cos. 1909 VIII. majority ON Senator, cleo.
uHg D.. F1cku, 10y $500 iu ro Distinct Cauamoguz il
probably Loco. Acglny BE- reported sou each way we
GiiHk tho Wing report is correct Livingston gives zoo
Wing majority. Yn'e IS 300 Leo. Bf,1mc has elected
Cue Wing Member md given % majority for our Senator
bu' n Sheriff and Clerk lost by ~ aud 90 votes On
the ah0ie have Jus' shout ss many Members OF A.
scmby last year, ut have lost four Senator. The
psuston simple The Election took place m viosn
sG,wstofm; the people did not feel n a1y thing
stake worth determined effort, and wh'c about srvtv
E.Hrs Of the Locos voted Than THREE ouRrns
the Wings tho polls. Jhot j. the whole story. TIL,
AbOhuonsts have increased their -omcthng Ike
J 1900.
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e!a instant
Ch,rry Grorr, Vaasenaond Ga.
Nv. D, lsi3. ,
Gcniemsn: Yours OF this date, informing me that had
been unanimously nominated 10y the Wing Convention held
10 the Borough o.! Norfolk, the sti n- to nominate "a
suitable candidate be voted for by ic Whgparly To sup
ply the vacancy the Stale Sena created by the essua.
ton OF J. H. Langhouc, Esq, ha- this been hand.
ed to nc.
Not say that feel highly ilucred by this manifestation
Of the confidence Of honorable body that which con
,ucd the nomination, would eer acctaton oumy part
can only -ay tina, shall bo the aim Of my hum.
be abilities prove that their confidence mas been
placed.
The spontaneous. will OF ic people Of e district having
called me TO position requiring public ayowa yf my po-
rai views and opinions, feel pleasure ia embracing the
opportunity JrdcGby his OCCASION MAJ known
am decidedly in favor o. sound and uniform national
currency, regulated by the action Congress- and bccv
ing Bank Of the United States to he ic mos, sno aud
certain Oi attaining that great NATIONAL benefit w
unhesiaiingIy support that Measure.
om also IN favor Of TuriH of duties upon impor-
u ."nt for ell the necessary and expenses ii the
Government discriminating n IT, details incidentally
give reasonable protection the interests Of domestic
labor
Aud, word, 20 for all tho pertinent measures o.
the Wing party coutcndcd Tor nt the CT ra session o
Congress in 1871.
Having long since erected my standard, and indeby u
'fihnd on my banner lie Of the great Patriot and
Statesman cot our country, HENRY CLAY fof the mex
P.ticui, need add, t1t Zoo hc approaching vrrs.tcn
nal election, -ha give him my unwu,crnt and lea,u.
uppDu-irny convinced that the cau-, which 4 ri.nu
lied with m IS o Of TRUTH OF liberty and af our be-
loved county.
I II would give great peaqlfc t. have $40 opportunity
oicDistchang.ng ,ewsand opinions with my friends through
out ih district but the limited time allowed fuo preclude,
Oh hope rf my ability do 80.
. With srcem aud respect, your fellow citizen.
JOHN e. CRUMP
Mcs-rs. w. y. WHITEHEAD
w. NOTTINGHAM, Committee.
.. X. FLYNN.
Norfolk HyJld
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-11-16

'Hms'riaHf C. IT., oct. lOh, l. ~.
Centlemen,-YOur letter of te % instant has besu re
eeivod, inviting me 70 Wing Festival to be- given M Am.
herst Court House the lHl OF the present month"; the
object OF which Is u promote q iYhig causs have 90
thank you Tor tho very polite aud hlcrnp manner of vour
invitation, and st more for the eloquent tribute which you
nave Psid 70 the Nhgs Of CJ1bc1nd. for their uuninch
Jog devotion TO the Wig cause, 900 every f,rru.
Nothing could give me goatl pleasure than " 5c with ,,
on mat occasion, and 20 exchange s1uta1us with the OIL
Iant wing 81 Amherst Wiz have barcd with equal zeal
and spirit m me same cause, but with different success. b
noisPen-ahe erP1gcmeni', p profess onll character
val prevent my 80 doing But rhn be with Won In spirit
ml'fhng 'n That of.lun sud cordially trust that your
proposed meeting may cUuduce o. no other end 20 tbc
LN.N'nng o 'hc public mind 10 ic importance of the
kieat Cocl which approaching and which j. o. decide
~ ai human probability mo- only the fate II ou- party but
P'n'P7 W' very existence of our free institutions lr
l'o.lhg ~ ln' p'tupn OF dl two plrtica oar pros
p.es ', , Ighl ,neounging. United, to a mou in fo
'"i =" lH' 'uc lrrm lru.Ipt. of "a well regulated Nr
honn BANK Vt Iust and erutabe D.str,i1,i,p az ,l,
Wvoe'us OF e In1ne Lands amongst the State. Of q
Ju' anu luaeou' discriminating tarir; in opposition l
FuFuoi W 'PNIIH sake and OIL bo cn0rmiiire u4rr.
Puuons and corruption. which Hs,. marked ON. Iist.,,
Tor the lest twelve years. and MOI I.., itsl i, , 49,
g OUT eh' ln hc utaf Statesman and Pni,,f ID. obj.
Mesl' Henry 'Iny,-wc enter t.r feII A,I o,,i,,,
Nn"u Ngan' parry dpWuted by the rec,Icctof o.
recent d'ea torn hv intrstr. di..ssi,rs and Jr,,.
not Ices about men uln u....t,.. -. 800 ..l 49,
ne"ei~ mat confidence which tHe, t,ys b.r,t.., ,.,
N'tted 7" the dcsuCu0u Ol Hs best iuter.,t.,f . ,'.
500 conho'ng people. Under such circumstance h. , Dad.
The extreme Of pl.auimty ANA wont 80 ,b,, . a., ri.
should yield himself % unm,nI, ds.r,,d.o.,5 ~ %
haentWr such On cannot be- found ruongst XVbigs
NhherL cafe DOT how soon their diyi iona maj, d.
heslea ~ tho achon of National Conycnu., r.r
l,o' s.ee We seau have 10 oppose the Willy intrigger
Uw Nofh' we subtle ob-irlcupnst of hc South r.. 3D..
Agrsrian aud levelef Of i've West-or al IT.. -, y
the umss justify us in The belief that the result will H. b
ssnie-a triumph 81 The Wing csuse;-not M re- fes7
t''"e-cen' Triumph bot great aud enduring ono who.
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results. direction which will BE- given govern.
mont. will be felt for agos
Ia tins great conflict honorable both OF the great
parties engaged iha, rgard paid that band prslss
pundcrcrs and rcobooers, who have accidentally become
possessed Of the rens of government. and riong
spoil. ct people that deest them. We leave them the
sNecrauon Of Prostery history indeed should deem them
worthy OF being transmitted example and warning
mankind. la conclusion, have again thank you for
the honor conferred upon by your invitation and
your obt servant. HENRY I. IRVING.
Re pleased 10 accept the annexed sentiment.
The gallant Wings of Amherst-ln victory and defeat
alike the uncompromiSing friends OF the constitution and
the country.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-11-16
cgn.pgnd.n.. 81 u. lagn.,a cgn,ninllgnali.l.

MItfugruLtr. Mo-. o.
On Tuc-day afternoon both braucho, of Tho Legislature
General Assembly, md opened the packages con.
tanning the returns OF the election Tor Governor The o..
el' 3s,1lJ votes fDr Nr C.awlord and 80 '2j for
Nr Cooper: majority for Nr Crawford 1883. N,,t,t.
dsr thc Inauguration at the Governor took place
Previous 1 h. ttiug r o,ti ur .ifrr Nr Crawford DO.
hy'fod nn address which hshs spoken OF by those who
were in situation fD hear 30. Not by WhgF only is it
praised, but by several nSubor Of hr Democratic party.
Lrst evening" 90 about half past scyou O'Clock The Pcni.
tcuuar, Discovered 10 be on FIRE The work shop,
the steam engine and Other building totally destroyed
The stone building, containing thr cells of The couyc' and
rctcrnl otter building outside The vale saved SIEVE.
rel ousmpu have been made by the conc' 10 destroy the
buildings by fire, Of escape On this occasion
there is very o doubt that attempt n the kind hos
succeeded though Of the convc succeeded in escsr
ING. Thee are oil The particulars have learned Tor hc
present.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-11-16
A Charcoal .Sl,,,ch

A Tennessee paper, whose Editor had been ON
a visit to Nashville, gives Brother Brownlow OF
the Jonesborough Wing. the following information
in relation to the l.ocofoco Representative from
his county:
''wE SAY GkowLEE While at Nashville we saw Your
great cSpounder 1t Commerce, BILL CROUCH. Like
poor boy irolc he has nothing say: the
Capitol t. his boardhousc he ouwaks Creation. O AT
distance he has the appearance OF ovcrown Virginia
Negro. dressed up in his masters clothes Sunday. lie
still has the mark OF the beast his forehead which is
usually hid from the public eye by the which no
wears his beaver In Nashville he considered the Small
LEST OF small poatocs."-Ffitrdssee Repnbiican.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-11-16

GENrE'L GrRrEANr.-Ths iiusirious gentleman reach
ed s c On the day before Yesterday, Saturday, av.
ing msdo known his wishes on the evening of HE orri,
90 pay his respectful compliments Mr.. Robert Iy,r
she received him IN tn, midst OF the Cabinet Ministers a,
hi phsieigh We learn that the Veteran Marshal s. ems
' e"loy excellent health. lie had intended onying Wash
nsion tins morning, but having received an invitation IL
PASS the evening with the lady presiding the Presidents
House lac has deferred his departure an order that he nay
enjoy her hospitltits- NidisSgiag
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-11-16

The baltimore sun says that Geo. w. Tyson of Phia.
dcphia has been appointed Second Assistant Post Master
General, vice Joha A. Bryan OF Ohio renored We fear
this - not true John Tyler has seldom done wise
thing a. favor old and Got hn) really deserving friend at
the expense ct Locoicco DOlgeiw OF what.
cver.-N Y. Tribune.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-11-16

Boyden, like man Of genius, as he.is. adapts
himself To the state OF the times. See advertise.
ment Tor the terms on which he will permit way
hrers to ENJOY the privilege opartaking of his su.
perfluities
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-11-16
= PREDIcTI0y THAT Mn De VERIFIED

''' '''-' '''-'' " nm M 'hSh'A'Sp'
The last Republican speaking Of the "Enqurers" pub
location oi 1lr Van Burou'' "'cuor," says.
"The Wing pres hos been Tor some time calling Tor Tho
letter now pubshcdte Richmond Enquirors reasons for
Withholding IT, doubtless good ones; and Of eoui,c his
mind D. perfectly satisfied with tie "oiclr light" shed.
We procea 90 such cairyoyancc tho Indiana letter we
never could uudcr.pnd; 20 that OF February 29 has
10 be the advantage IN bcyy, but docs lar ns we
can soc exceed the other rs 10 intollgby This, how.
ever, is o. lite mpprce decided stand taken ~ the
Globe md ' enquirer against the Syracuse Convention
must bring out Mr.. Van BusI the Tariff or f IL
does not, what matter say Whist nc will, do what he will
right wrong he cannot be elected, aud oil this ceanc.
~ tud mnnpuverug, 10 for him the nominations II
It succeed will lead but " ouJ the certain defeat of
party"
With what proproy can hc Euqiifer complain Of tha
Wings or predicting the "csftau deiear nj Mr. Van Bu.
rem, when "DLfosRAr" vino supported Mr. Van Buren, In
his lls canyaa. and who nrlcnty opposed Mr. Cry
the Enquirer himself makes the prediction ret
INF
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-11-16

have las bsoa informed that the tl.eaent inflicted
On sone OF tho convict. has induced vi them die.
close the origin 1T hc fire. tivc Of the prisoners were
guilty; they 81 fire in hive different places oncc which,
Is tho OF the ID the conasraton ia so shoit
- fine.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-11-16

u Col Johnson attended public meeting Of the Re.
p-alor u Philadelphia and -tod ns ho had made more
Than bundled pnhlo speeches inoe he eft hom--.oms
two months since. vast expenditure Of breath very
liuo profit!
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-11-16
FRoN JoHN llnL, rSQ.

Buckingham Co. House, October l0fh, -.
Gsntemen-l have received your favor OF the Goth ut
inviting me- in behalf Of the Wings OF Amherst county.
participate with them m festival which they propose 10
have on the 18th instant. For this evidence OF their
gard we'll for the faterng in which you speak
of INV humble efforts the Wing cause, beg YOU
rcpt my warmcst thanks Whatever OF zeal support !
may have heretofore brought To the aid Of that cause has
been inspired alone by earnest conviction hat the best
interests OF country depend upon ats permanent
Entertaining this opinion, shall, IT life and health
last, cordially with YOU IN ~. in 10 in yiudira-
ung system Of policy, coeya with the federal constitution
itsef-a system originating with the authors Of that nssu
ment and winch doubt not will survive the
and selhs! considerations, which oppose Believing
do that Cmbarrassments have resulted from
departure from the line 81 policy adopted by the best and
Nisest Statesmen who have gone before Us, shall con-
10 follow in their footsteps, until better
lights guide me- Iwould be highly gratifying 10 ne
10 unite with the Wings OF Amherst the occasion Of their
festival but circumstances beyond my control compel
TO torcgo ,hat pleasure therefore content
with giving YOU Il sentiment
am very respectfully, yours, Sc
]. HILL.
rLr n ,h, y,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-11-16

a FEsTrAL.-,os"s~s-S.~es eS-iia-,S,l


~ n FEsTiYAL--tcsrrssTosd.aee eSziiassdj
Arrfs Fsos Jrpst LrcAs 2. TsoNrsoN.
CAsrieff,sriiis. Ocfo6er lTfl. lsi3.
0,atiem,~-i received your catering OF the 3Oth
ult nvng tho festival BE- given by the Wings
Anhsr- the 18th mat dolly appreciate the honor
Gsr.d by such marx Of yoiir favorable consideration and
most heartily -ympsth-. with you In the good cause In
which you are embarked Bat OF the objections
anticipated bot removed by your noic respect
fully decline your invitation. have heretofore adhered
Hssb tho resolution Of absianing from oil pa
epaoa thu u party and shall continue do
10 long a. ill Judicial station. The reasons you
sgn why should depart u tbs, resolution the present
occasion are certainly persuasive but STILL in Judgment,
insufficient Besides VI could be persuaded waive
that objection there another nsupcrablc impeachment
20 nv attending your festival now m the midst of the
term of th. court and could without rccreancy 10 Of
fetal duties terminate for such cause. But though
passive am not Indifferent spectator OF the
which you are engaged feel deep aud lively interest in
our success and the triumph Of principles. Upon
tho success the whg party and the triumph Of Wing
principles sincerely believe, depend the highest and dear
eel interests of our beloved country and - believing,
cannot but sympahiso the ardent zeal which anuates
tho whtgs Of Amherst and offer them hearty GOdeed
In their patriotic efforts promote the honor and glory OF
the Republic.
remain Gentlemen with high respect your most hum
bic and obtscrv't, LUCAS T. - huMFSON.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-11-16

o. The Wings Of Powhatan, propose an ADM.
robc system Of organization. Garry it out; II
will feH
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-11-16
yac Southern Literary Messenger.

Tho No. for the present month has furnished as a
few hours Of very pleasant reading. The first ar.
ticlc, "N N..ittothc Gravcs ofLuthcr and Nclanc.
thon," by young South Cnrolnian, educated ia
Germany, and who intends to make Richmond his
future rcsidencc--T. &. Reynolds a very de.
lightGl article. II written in 'ine TASTE and The
substance is good.
The Review Of hc "B'aai poysyS,' by tne
editor Is q very good -Pccimen Of liberal criii-
cisn.
Several other auclcs are worthy ofnoiice; bat
we have not time at this present writing.
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HOYT Il cos PRIZE OFFICE
Under the Exchange.

" Drawing Of lottery hand this $4,000
Csptsi 10 Of 1900 1907 100 g. Tiekss - for sse by
10 10 HOYr & co
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J. The Richmond Enquirer thus discourss,h Wal, r..
gard 10 auakcned s.Hscs.
"Lst ht eiec'ioHs an Temessee. and Georgia v. Car
oiaa, M0,yiand PfHHsyiraHia, and Ohio, atm into
senses"
Clever Richie! greet ye. = OF s,nd sense
after tho long halucuat2n our veteran contemporary has
been afflicted with be Truly grateful! ever lover Of
his country and well wi'her for she welfare q cherish
ed Institutions. We fad brothers OF the press
unanimous 90 giving "duciost father, hearty welcome
back to the ghtsde aiisg the many hard fought fhi- IN
which be has done blue the side Of disorder and
rule The ido1 though, Of person being stunned biz
s iruly onginal.-N u. T,opic.
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S0IREE MUSICALE.

VIE hERREN ARNOLD have the honor 10 IN
< tonn tr ladc. and Gentlemen Richmond that they ,y
give tLcr second MUSICAL SGIHEE At The E,rLangs H.
trl FRIDAY EVENING. Nov Eth ls43
Ticket ." e. eaelo be had the principal Music Store.
bookstores and Hotels.
Performance commence At half past o'clock For r,,
ltf-. Programme. - ,r -,
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