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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-02-25
CoNGREss-Tnursday Proceedings

SESATE-The morning business having been trans.
acted, Mr. Archer, a member of the Committee OH
Foreign Relations, read extract from official letter
of the American Minister, at ST. James, TO the Depart
ment of State with reference to the speech of Sir Ro
bert Peel upon the right Of visitation, and the construc-
ton Of the two articles 10 the Treaty referring
to this subject.
The Naval Appropriation bill then came up, when
Mr. Benton moved That the bill be recommitted, with
instructions TO strike out all the appropriations for the
support Of the squadron on the coast of Africa.
The motion in connexion with the COMMUNICATION
from MIR. Everett, gave rise to protraced debate.
Mr.. Archer said he had introduced this subject here
Ohc letter from MIR. EveretD in order TO enable the
Senator from Missouri [sir Benton] TO discuss this
question with all the information in the Department
before him
MIR. Benton made speech upon tie treaty, in con-
nec;ion with the speech Of Sir Robert Peel and the
portions Of the treaty referring to the right of search
He conended that The u States construed the treaty
one way, and Great Britain another way There was
difference Of opinion as TO the treaty, and he called
upon Senators not 10 vote any money for its execution
until There were new negotiations and better.
Mr.. Archer opposed these views, and contended that
there was no material Misunderstanding Of the subject
be tween the British and American Governments.
The discussion continued by Messrs. Calhoun,
King, Cuthbert, Archer Crtenden, Bagby, Allen,
Woodbury. and others.
The vote was taken en- Mr. Benton IS amendment, and
It wa, rejected, yeas 4, nays sc. And the Naval APP
preparation fnally passed.
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.qtioarumert on lie Gth .unrch.

nc Signs seem decIdedIy against this Resolution
at ieas we may judge by the fate of the Apporton-
ment B'li, in the Senate, yesterday. Here is bill
which had occupied several days Of the II. of D.
which had been conrcd with some attention, and
alter much dicusson in the llouse-then going 10 the
Senate, and being discussed and amended in Committee
OF the Whole-and then in the Senate itself all these
amendments were rejected-and finally taking the
question ITSELF the original bill was rejected bya vote
Of ID to 10, as follows:
-qyes-Messrs. Thornton, Carson, Wiley, Atkinson
Bonldn, Penn, Mofelt, Sloan, Shinn, McMullen, Tay
lor, Gnerrant, McCauley-l3
Noes-Nlessrs. Hunton (Speakcr.) Cox, Peyton,
Campbell, Bordnran,, Cusls Voolfolk, Conrad, Piper
Hill Carter, Robert W. Carter, Langhorne, Rogers
Newman-l4.
win "the sober, second thought Of the Senate re.
wise ths , again; or The siiultecock to be returned
10 the liouse-and the bill TO be again adopted
or are we 10 have new piece 10 be cast in the Foun
defy-with five days devoted to the composition
OF ne w bilI which, after ALL never be framed SO
as 10 please every Politician Nous rerrons. AT all
events these movements look very little like an adj
journment on the 9th March.-But, whatever be the
issue, We suppose the Wings will hold the Democrats
to the responsibility of the delay And, after ALL can
the People have time to organize for the Spring Elec
tons, If some action be not promptly taken on the
question?
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THE WING Convention

Which assembled in this City the 22nd February
adjourned on Thursday night about O'Clock. they
adopted very long Address; but We have not been
able to learn what graf principles they now adopt
whether they the same under which they toug hit in
1870 whether they have had set cast 10 hand
for 1913. We must defer any remarks on H. until we
see the address itself They aso adopted "Resolutons
approving the recommendation of the Wings of Con.
gress, for National Convention declaring the pre-
ference of the Wings Of Virginia for Henry Clay, and
referring the selection Of Vice President 10 the Ma
tional Convention" Are we to understand from this
resolution, that they only adop, portion of the re.
com,nendation of the Wings of Congress- They went
for n National Convention to nominate President and
Vice President, but the Wings of Virginia. il seems,
are determined 10 "sink or swim with Mr.. Clay.
What the precise number of the host which
constituted this Wing Convention, we are unable
accurately 10 ascertain. The "Whig" states the
county members at eco, exclusive of the Legislature
and processes to give the names, rank, and flebu,
really from what we have heard, we should scarcely
estimate them high Indeed, strangers from coun-
ties not represented invited to take seats, and we
understand gentlemen entered The schedule
who were not present.
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MASS MEETING IL NEW ORLEANS

large collection of the Democratic party from
every part Of The State induced the Democratic Asso.
citation OF New Orleans TO hold general Mass Meeting,
for The purpose of proclaimng the principles Of the
party. Ii was held at the ST. Louis Exchange on the
evening OF The S,h of February-Gen Plauche in the
Chair.
s.The following gentlemen were appointed commit
tee 10 draft resolutions expressive of the sense of the
meeting: Messrs J. e. Larue, Clark Woodruff E. La.
sere, james Tyor, Seth Barton, A. G. Wilson, J. j
Ker.
"During the absence Of the committee. the meeting
was addressed with great power by Messrs Soue and
Bryce. At The conclusion of Judge Bryce's remarks
lie introduced the following resolution which was re.
Rsorcd That committee of three be appointed To address
gentlemen spoken OF candidates Presidency
,oiny ABIDE @ COareaon and pledge
themselves and their friends in advance 10 give their unqualified
support . the nominee If such Convention
This is excellent movement, and We trust we shall
have prompt response from every candidate
The following resolutions were then exported by Mai
Lnruc, and adopted:
'Resoiced, That in the administration Of the General
Government in favor of adhering strictly 10 The
terms of the Constitution-ihat are opposed TO all
interpretations which may be created by Congess-we
opposed to all laws which place burdens upon one
class Of the people for the benefit of anohes-we are
in favor Of reducing expenditures in yor of equi
table system taxation for the support Of the Govern
men and in favor Restricting and lessennr the Off
cial patronage of the President
"ResOtved, That in The opinion of this meeting, the
mode of collecting, keeping and discussing the public
revenue established BY tie Sub treasury Bill, is the
Safest most economical, and best that can be adopted
"Resolrsd, That while we refuse at presen, to ex-
press any personal preference pledge ourselves 10
support the candidates for President and Vice President
who may hereafter be nominated by National Conven
tion organized according to the usages Of the Demo
cratic party
Then follow Resolutions, complimentary TO Gov
Mouton and his Inaugural Address, and in favor OF
Convention TO alter and amend the Constitution OF the
State.
Mr. Barton was then called upon. After the con-
clusion Of bis speech, of thanks TO Mr. Alvarez
for The use Of his room passed, and the meeting
adjourned
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Friday, Feb. "a, lS43.

communication from the Senate by their clerk, that
they had passed the bills
To secure mechanics, and others, payment for their
labor and materials expended in erecting repairing
houses and other buildings and their appurenances;
To authorize separate election in each OF the coun-
ties Of Louisa, Prince William and Rockingham;
To regulate the reward for killing wolves IN The
county Of kanawba;
Allowing further time to the owners of lots in the
town Of Columbia in the county Of Fuvanna 10 build
on and improve the same.
They have also passed, with amendments, The bill,
authorizing the erection of mill DAMS and TO dam the
water thereby for limited time The House agreed
to the amendments. They have also passed, with
strictons imposed country merchants retailing ar.
dent spirits, TO merchants retailing the same within IN
corporated towns. The House laid on the table this
last bill and amendments.
The Senate have rejected the bill dsorcng Jane F.
Gore from her husband, John II. Gore.
The following eugrossed bills were read THIRD lime
and passed:
Concerning the decisions Of the General Court
Establishing the county of Barbour out Of parts of
the counties of Harrison, Lewis and Randolph
Authorizing the guardian of orphans OF Jesse Tom
nsun deceased to sell and convey The interests OF lis
wards in ferry therein mentioned.
Repeating the several acts concerning The Board OF
Agriculture. (Messrs. CEUTcRFIELD and BLUE sup.
ported, and Mr.. GARRETT opposed the oilI.)
To authorize the opening of new street near the
lot of Thomas B. Bond in that part OF the town OF Re
ersburg called Gfeld;
And concerning Philip Russell of Brooke comfy.
The following Resolutions were adopted
By Mr.. DANIEL of r C That leave be given to
bring in a bill change the annual meetings of the
Belle Isle Manufacturing Company and for other pur
poses;
BY Mr.. SAMUEL, That leave be given to bring in a
bill to amend the act entitled an act TO incorporate the
town Of Bowling Green in The county oil Caroline,
passed March 25;,, 1887.
Petitions were presented and referred
BY Dir. ADAIR, OF sundry inhabitants Of the town Of
Union in the county Of Monroe, askngthat small
alteration be made in The Turnpike Road, passing
through said town;
By Mr.. SMITH OF F, Of citizens of the county Of
Fauqner for the passage of an act extending the ju
risdiclon Of single Justices Of The Peace
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HOUSE, OF DgLEGArEs-N ursday.

The bull forming county out of parts of Lewis
Harrison and Randolph. passed tie House 1t is
chrstened Barbour county, in memory of T. T. Bar
bour, Esq
The bill 10 repeal The Iaspeetion Lar Growing out oil
the controversy with New York; was, as it ought to
have been Indefinitely postpOned-by vote of 60 to
80. 1t was sad, in the course of The debate that
proposition would be brought forward 10 amend the
Inspection Law, to repeal it, soon as New
York repealed her Jury Law and satisfied that
her authorities had repndiatcd the obnoxious principles
Of Governor Seward and would consent to deliver up
fugitive ielons. We should hail this movement also
with pleasure
Mr. Randolph manifested the proper courtesy in mo-
wing the adjournment of the House, before O'Clock,
in courtesy 10 the Wing Convention who were to as
semble at that hour.
Yesterday, the resolution for the reception of the
Distrlbutable Fund was indefinitely postponed
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"TnE VOICE OF THE pEMoCRAcY.n

We have thrown upon our Last Page the Proceedings
of The counties Of Greene Marshall, Stafford, Gooch-
land, Dlnwddie, and Town of Petersburg. We are
compelled 10 for next paper the Proceed
ngs of Rappahannock, (who has appointed 10 Dele.
gates to The State Convention Of Cd Of March, Essex
(2l Deegaes) -Bo'etourt (22)-Kng u Queen (2)
and Pulaski Q0) Also, Wythe county George Stu
ar. in the Chor)-and Tazewe county John b.
George, Chairman)-an the county of MeckIenhurg,
John Jones in the Char)-and Wood county, ca. Sa.
muels, Presdent) We trust, that shall have full
representation the end whether the Delegates
have to encounter the sun, the We prefer the
Principals TO the Allernates Shall The Wings be more
jealous than the Democrats Shall their Convention
exceed ours in numbers? Tell il not in Gath!
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PoLrrIcAL GROrr-From Tie pen Of strong Painter.
Extract Of a Letter from friend in the country,
February lc:
"'rhis is remarkable epoch The Wings will leave
the Treasury whou, any regulation Of aw-lbey have
enacted abominable Tariff, clumsy contrived,
as to defeat its ends-they keep the odious Dstri
button law, with lis vitality only suspended, the
statute book, to be resusca,ed whenever they have
The powerthey still cling to the hope of being able TO
charter charncl house in the shape of National
Bank and 10 enable them 10 accomplish their purposes
they propose TO destroy of the most important
checks of the Constitution And we IRE on the oil
vital contest with this party
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RICHMOND MARKETs-Feb. "a, 1913.

RICHMOND MARKETs-Feb "a, 1913.
ToB,cco-New uss SO 25 . 75 leaf, 25 as in quality
FLorh-Counry, 50 62!; City Mills held at ss-no ,alss
WHzAr-60 81 cents per bushei. as in quality
Cokr-45 so cents PER bushel--;he latter for white.
OArs-30 per bushel from wagons depot.
PLAsTR-s4 so per ton on Basin Bank
SAtT-si 90 Is per sack.
ciovrs srEp-si al 50 per bushei-plenty.
BERNARD PEYTON,
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It is said, that the enormous petition from Massnchu
setis halfa mile in length and almost flour barrel IN
dimensions, and bearing upon it The Of 81 COB
petitioners, and asking Congress to separate Mas.
sachusetts from all conne1ion with slaVery-oy
repeating the laws Of Congress, we presume, and
proposing an amendment 10 the Constitution, so as
10 cancel Of the fundamental provisions of The com
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-02-25
Marriages..

'aFe!, a. Tie 4 FEBRUARY, South East, Powhaan
w. y Tie Rev r. !! Hrtkey, JAMES ~. WnrrLr of Piitsyya
m To to1NEtf, / laughter of Mrs. Mary skIpwith
r. wing requested toccPy
Married Tuesday 2ls instant, by Rev William Waller
"a t. FosTER, to Miss SARAH NJ. BURTON, all of this city.
Named Tuesday Dist instant by Leroy NJ Lee Mr.
Pstts Willis Of Petersburg, Miss ASS b. ARCHER OF Man
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rNnAClIE1S iyaNTEn 4

'fhAoiE:IS WANTED-A gentleman and lady, who can
come with satisfactory recommendations Of their Quafca
rs 10 Teach The usual branches Of female educaton will find
% tt nucement 20 locate B!achwalnui, Halifax county,
Virginia.
u" cnon rs healthy, probably, any in Virginia; and
r "n io the teachers quite convenient the Seminary;
' ee "i he aage Tor tue accommodation Of boades,
- ai iie teachers choose to accommodate them.
". 'ess James Brooks William Watkins Rlackwanut,
VAGINA Trh. y1-w7yA
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TILE ,rINrnrsrrn olR

To the Editor efhe Enquirer:
The barrel Of flour you refer TO in The Enquirer Of
this morning, was manufactured by Messrs. WEIGH
and Legg, and sent to you by Me and not by Rhodes
and Gu,er. They will, | understand, furnish such
family flour, Qhc best have seen) in Richmond,
al about five dollars and half.
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LorisA county, Fab. 2lst, lsl3.

LOUISA county, Feb. 2Ist IcI3.
am requested to announce Dr. Benjamin Nj. Fran
cisco candidate 10 represent this county, in the next
House of Delegates. 1t is needless to say that the
Doctor sterling Democrat; and if elected will carry
out the wishes Of his constituents with ability and fde-
lily. CIVIS.
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The Wing State Convention has come and gone
After adopting an Address, &c, &c.-they adjournet
on Thursday night, sine die We understand, it wa
rather dull allirand though they have threatened
do great things in due season, yet there was veT
little enthusiasm in their proceedings
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Yours, truly, &C.,
February %. 1919.

~ We understand that Messrs Rhodes and Guer
are the agents Of the manufacturers. Thus, in cor
rcctng error, have il in our power not only to
repeat Ugh opinion of the four but TO stale the
names Of their agents, and the Richmond price.
Z
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of Prince Edward, &c, are in type-bu crowded out
The Convention have nominated Mr. w. I'll. Dennis of
Charlotte.
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pact-wns led off by the Of the fugitive and felon
Lallmer twas appropriately presented by MIR. John
Z. Adams! But fortunately for the time aud peace oil
Congress, it was shut out by the 2st Rule.
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X y''''itS e. BALDWIN, ATTORNEY LAW, lexington
iqnS Aa attends regularly all the Courts Of Rockbdge
hhded To his will receive the most prompt and
~ s''e"'on.
ss-w3wif
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: "NH't>r CARRIAGES The subscribers have hand,
Hauuiao;c1y ii and 9h streets, the largest;
M 'aiFiaPeS ever offered for sale In this city, which
over than they be purchased for in this any
, those a want Will please them call, thcy
c-r.i w E'aieSt bargains offered Their assortment
caches, th.Fioitees, Barouches, Burgies aud Sui
"'aa Carriages f''0"' anu g """''e' " 'e''"'
H- ih executed with despatch on the most reasona
F4t a.. BOSHER, ROBINSON 4 co.
g5-2awtf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-08

The Charleston Mercury seems TO be as "torc
putting questions as we are. He now asks Us, 81
Mr. Benton not said that h. will not supper, Mr. {
houn, though nominated by the Convention
really cannot answer this question from our pefso
knowledge, because we have had no communc.,
with Col Benton upon the Presidential Election
We presume Col. Benton Will do what We think
duty that is, to support Mr.. Calhoun If te
the nominee of the Democratic General Convex.
Can the Globe give the Charleston Mercury the lot
nation which he seeks from US
He next asks us, whether II is proper for the fs'
of MIR Van Buren, TO employ the party machInerl.
Illinois, which is described IN letter from some {
houn man 10 some ore in South Carolina. We recg
better proof of the machinery in question, than
perhaps very extravagant assertions of anonyG,
Correspondent but II the writer does speak he tn
certainly do not approve of all this party mach
~ to bias the voice oflhe people VIII some Rep.
lcan press in Illinois notice ihese statements Of
"lllInois letier-and tell US, whether they are true
noi:-Also, how it comes 10 pass, as stated u the -
letter, that "the Mormons, who can now cast al
1000 votes in the State, will support him Mr. {
houn) but 1i 20 for Clay in pr.ferenee 10 T. Bart,
We had INDUCED the hope, that the Mercury $50
have answered the question we quito him, prompf.
and not trump up questions for us TO answer,
the time (he) shall be ready 10 answer (ours
will cheerfully answer any question which the Mefc
ry may be pleased TO PROFOUND TO us-we wall gave b
any information IN our power which may be cacus
10 preserve the harmony and union Of the R"publ.
party-without attempting TO Offset 1t by any qle,g
which may be started upon a very different topic.
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EYAMISATIoS OF GARDNER.-The City Court me
yesterday morning pursuant TO adjournment, and re
sumed the examination of J. Mclean Gardner th
young man who made assault, upon the Postmaste
General of the U. S. on Tuesday last.
Dr. Gardner, brother of the prisoner, and Davit
Hoffman testified as to the prisoners insanity.
After some remarks from J. B. Williams, Esquire
counsel for the prisoner the given 10 the jury
who retired 10 their room and, after short absence
returned as their verdict "lhat the said John Mclean
Gardner was lunatc or insane on the fret day OF Au
gust, at the time Of committing the offence chargee
against him, and IS still so.
The Court then rendered the following judgmen
and order:
"The Court hereby release the prisoner from the
commitment Of the Justice of the peace and order tina
he be placed in the States Hospital there to be con
fined until he shall his reason of which The
City Court shall be satisfied, and by them discharged
in due course of law. = Baltimore Republican
The following letter was written by young Gardner
abou, hour after his attempt TO kill Mr. WickfIr
Sir II spoke with you a. Old Point Comfort frank
", and told you where wished to go. On enquir,
you will find that no human being instigaed me- by
the hint, TO commit what have done to you
person. therefore, Sir, you, being high in office
cannot be ungenerous as TO show any vindictve
ness towards my family or connexions, whom he We
always had loo little regard for in pursuing their advice
You may examine into this and you will find las
have written. IL is some qualification to to Learn
that your wound is slight and not mortal.
With great respect, an, SIR, your obedient servant
J. MCLEAN GARDNER
To the Hon. Charles A. Wrckife, Postmaster Genrl
The Hon. c. A. Wickllffe, Postmaster General, re
turned 10 this city yesterday from Baltimore; and We
happy TO learn from the Madisonan Of last evening
that he is entirely free from pan and rapidly
ing from the effects Of bis wound-Nat. Int, august
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NORTH CAROLINA ELECTI0Ns.
We have received but very sparse returns
North Carolina, which we sutioin:
From the Raleigh Register, August :.

From the Raleigh Register, Angus, J..
The ELEcTroS.-The general election for mrT't'
of Congress took place Throughout, the State ye''',
day, but II will be some days before get comf
returns The polls had not been compared N ms D.
when our paper went 10 press, but the Wing c'".
date, II. w. Miller, was long way ahead.
From the Norfolk Herald, August ST.
CANDEs.-For Rayner, 4l4 Moore Of. M'lo'4
for Rsyner $50.
clally, but learn that Rayners majority Is about 80
Rayner's majority $50.
Chowan and Gates SAID 10 he nearly balance.
The rpma nng counties to be heard from are ~
tuck, Martin. Berthe. Hartford, and Nouha"P ~.
which, with The most liberal allowance 10 Moore,
fall short of Rsyners present majority BY tvs" o' .'
hundred votes. The Wings have done nobly ~ ''''
From the Fayetteville North Carolinan, August >
The Election for Members of Congress came Og r.. >
Thursday last. Every thing was r"y gre.
people were so quiet, tina: they nearly all s'4''
home ! ,t
It rained almost necessarily unit, about - cI,''
II then Stacked and held up for nearly the bal",
the day We give below The result IN th's - . -,
The vote of Fayetteville il log less than IN - =,
IN the county All Jess. The Democratic So'e w ,ot
County has fallen of 297. and the Wing vote on,' ry
from the vote Of 1912. While we regret tha' o"
ettevIlle has given, The first time for many - III,
Wing aorly, we have the consolation 10 EH.@ , ~
it from no Abandonment OF principles va h
members OF the Democratic party staid away TT"
polls but that other causes, well known 10 oI' oo
zens but which it is useless to name, oPeta'e1 =