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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-29
IE.o,n he Nnsirile Lnlon !
From he Na!etlNt H'""
THE CONTEST IN TENNtSSEE'

HE CON IESl ~
The contest in Tennessee has rcsu''tu ~ a
drawn battle. The majority IS 50 Fe'i inso.s
derable thai it indicates nothing IS 10 ihe rue ~
l,;cai character of the Stale Under all me cii-
cnms,ances. the result in Tennessee may wen ot
claimed a. decided triu nph 10 The De'nocracy'
We entered into the cont 81 with majority ciose
upon four thousand against ns-'nat .i'"lo'i',
had been obtained against The Democratic ho,.''
nee for the Presidency in contest lot uc ''''IS
NJ Governor and il was obtained alter hercev
contested struggle. The state was Regarded 60
firmly fixed in The Wing faith. Inns malor'ty, anu
this conviction that Tennessee was wing Sta'e'
had both 10 be overcome.
But more than this, no man could have been no.
minated against whom The opposition would nave
hcan 50 hiIler and reckless as against Col. PolK
Uar;na been for wears the acknowledged head of
,hc Democratic Parry in Tennessee, The W he
asniranls all over the Slate had been busiiy en-
ployet in poisoning The public mind against MN
His success in Tennessee would necessary
rras,raie many aspirans, whose only hopes OF
promotion were based upon his defeat. inns
Circumstance called into the canvass The entire
Strength OF the Wing Party. This circumstance
EXPLAINS the extraordinary eSerlions made oy Inc
leaders. They fough against one, whose success
would consign themselves 10 private lIte-they
fought for themselves and they bought recKessly
and bitterly Under such circumstances, 10 nave
overcome the majority OF nearly four thousand
and TO have met aud resisted successfully the
rxtraurdinsry efforts OF the Wing leaders, is,
and must be so felt and regarded vr-
tual Democratic triumph. II points 10 ut
umph in our mex, conieS, in Tennessee, which
will be decisive and complete. Every Democrat
will enter he field with confidence oil success,
and with The full importance Of consummal!n3
the great victory of 1914 by The entire restoration
OF Tennessee 10 her ancient Dem ratio ia!h--
We should have been cra,ifed 10 aud the thirteen
electoral votes of our State 10 the long list OF De
mocralc States; bu, the failure BY few votes 10
do so, instead of causing any regrets or reiaxa-
ton, only shows us that victory IS within our
reach, and will call forth the necessary exerhohs
10 place Tennessee in her true position.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-29
Ir he E'nQpircl
TIT TtE EHYVVV
mHARPY OF NAVARRE.r

1t seems This great hero, who has figured in
some OF The great events Of this country, is no
longer able 20 weld lance in his own defence.
He who, his friends woul'l have ms believe has
ever stood foremost To carry out Federal mea-
sures Obey call them their measures has been
defeated, in fair and open conflict and FIVE are
10 believe Wing authority, their Orators have
been totally annihilaied for the Ladies Of Rich
mond are called upon 'to step forth 10 shield the
statesman OF the age from The ISLANDERS OF the day,
and vindicate his name from foul aspersion. =
Has it come to this, that the gallant Harry" has
been turned over to the tender mercies of the la
dies-lhal the "thrice defeated is now in his old
age, 10 be taken under their especial patronage?-
Well he it so. The sallan;ry Of the Democrats
has never been called in question: and the fair
sex in 'lhesc piping times OF peace" have had
and will have their assistance, 10 keep him in the
retired shades OF Ashland, minislcring 10 his own
comforts. and removed from The cause of conlen-
lion And if hereafter il should be found that
justice was not rendered him in this election, i'm
partial history will right the wrong without the
assistance of the ladies'. CLINTON.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-29
DENIOCRATIC MEETING;

Al meeting of tho shockoc Hill Democratic
Association OF The city of Richmond. held on
Tuesday evening last, November Goth lS44--
William w. Dickson Isl Vice President oi the
Association in the Chair
Thomas l.. Beazley offered the following reso-
luton which was adopted;
Resoircd, That Committee OF three he ap-
pointed TO ascertain the amount due BY the
Shockoe Hill Democratic Association, and make
collections TO discharge the same.
The Chair appointed the following Committee
D. 5. Mccarthy, NJ. B. Wolfe and Thomas l..
Beazev.
Jas. NJ Talliaierro of Stafford, Thomas L.
Beazey, and p V. Daniel, Jr., addressed the As
ISOLATION.
On motion OF l.. D. Starke, the following re-
solution was adopted
Rcsoired, That a Committee of three be ar
pointed 10 take charge Of the books furniture,
&c, of the Association, who shall be- empowered
10 dispose Of the same as they, in their discre-
ton, may deem proper.
Committee: Jno Lynch, VIM Wallace and s.
D. Denoon.
Thomas L. Beazley offered the following reso.
luton which was adopted:
ReSolred, unanimously, That the thanks of this
Association be rendered to Charles H. Hyde, It's
President and John Lynch, Secretary, Tor the
able and efficient manner in which they have dis
charged the duties of their Offices.
The following preamble and resolution, offered
by Lucien ID. Starke, was unanimously adopted:
Whereas, BY the triumphant success Of De-
mocra,ic Republican principles and The cleo
lion of James X. Polk 10 The Presidency, the oh
lects Of this Association have been fully con-
summacd, and the farther continuance OF lis
meetings thereby rendered nnccessary,-There-
fore,
Rew1icd, That when this Association do ad-
journ, it adjourn zine dir.
On motion of Mr.. Cram, the proceedings of
Richmond Enquirer.
On motion OF Mr.. Daniel P. Johnson the As
socialion then adjourned.
JOHN LYNCH, Sem
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-29

"WRArHY."-Some of the British Tory news
papers are ''oui,e wrathy" against General JACK
son. on account OF his expressed views on The an
nexa,ion of Texas to the United States. Inc
London Times walks into his celebrated letter on
that subject, after the fashion of the toma'lawk
critic tribe, accusing him of military ignorance
in rsspect to The value Of that country as South
western frontier The wrath of The Times, al
lowing the editor 10 be intelligent in regard to the
mater, is perhaps as good evidence OF The cor
rec,ness of General Jacksons views, il any we're
needed, as we could reasonably expect to receive
from England The Times may rave as hearth
IL as il likes, and rail against the old Gem al TO
any extent its wrath may suggest and its taste ap-
prove; and its reverhera,ors in this country may
echo It's abnse and copy its sophistry; but all This
carno, alter the state Of the case, and sci aside
The popular verdict rcndei ed on full hearing Of
The evidence. 1t is no new thing for British Jour.
nails 10 essay the disparagement Of distinguished
Americans, civil anil military; but il would GER
,ainlr te novelty were the people OF this coun-
try 10 prefer The opinion of The London Times
upon a srea, national question of domestic poll
cy. 10 that of General Jackson and majority OF
lhemselvcs-[ Baltimore Sun, (NcntrcI)
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-29

late wears, so that we may calculate upon her
soon being redeemed. Good old MiddeseI
must, in The nature OF things, ere long repent OF
her misdeeds, and proudly return TO her first love
Believing, as do, lha, the skies are bright and
Frightening" | may well address You, and ask
if we should not al oncc look upon the contest
with interest, and have timely concert of action
among ourselves, so that We may meet the enemy
with determined spirit 10 conquer. suggest, that
the different counties OF The district send delegates
TO Convention in Tappabannock, at The earli-
est practicable periodic settle the proprieiy or
Improperly OF starting candidale-as, also TO
selcc, the proper person. lift shall be deemed pru-
den, 10 contend Tor the district at all. There can
be no difficulty in selecting efficient Standard
bearer, when we have on our side Hunter, an
Aylcu Corbin Braxton, Taylor, Scott d;
Bernard Fiuhugh, and many olhers-any of
whom, doubt not, will be entirely satisfactory TO
the Republican party KING & QUEEN.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-29
DISCRACEFUL SUGGESTION (!

"Tlr ron TAr.-The Baltimore Convention
cheated Mr.. Van Buren, and New York ont of
the Presidency by introducing contrary to all
precedent, The two-lhirds rule The rumor now
is that the electors from that State propose throw
ing their vote for Mr.. Wright. The result will
I've TO bring The election into The House, where the
Wings, by voting for Mr.. Wright can seal the
fate Of The Texas scheme. To Mr. Folks parti-
zans, this would be only an act freributive Justice
They disregarded the right Of instruction in set
Ting Mr.. Van Buren, aside; and in this event
they would be paid of in their own coin. Soon
or late, justice will over,ake all men,"
philadelphia Gazette.
The same overture has been made in the Bos-
ton Courier, by a Washington Correspondent OF
The New York Express, &C., &c. But if some OF
the Wings are capable Of joining in this rascally
act, we beg leave to remind them, iha, no distin-
gushed man among us, is so vile as TO encourage
it. Messrs. Van Buren,, Wright &C., would re-
pei ii with scorn. In fact, no Wing dares make
The offer 10 them.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-29

WnAT ARE the WniGs TO DO }-This question
is very seriously proposed by the Baltimore Anne
rcan, leading Wing paper We lately offered
the Wings some good counsel in relation 10 their
future conduct ami we have not Vet received even
The thanks Of single individual Of the party tor
our kindness! This circumstance makes US Sus-
pee, Ina, our advice will not be followed; and,
as ne are mol disposed to throw our pearls before
swine. we shall al present offer no more sugges-
ions for the benefit of the Wings, and, in reply
10 the above inquiry, We will not say what the
Wings ought 10 do, but what they will do, and
what they have done since their defeat. II ap-
pears to US, that almost the whole party, by 81
mnl;auecus etfor, has been laborrg 10 produce
4 panic among men OF business. and 10 create
an impression that the country has been ruined
hy the election of Mr.. Polk. we see in this the
irst development Of their future action. l. viii
he III. study an constan: aim Of the Wing
leaders for the next fur years 10 head Mr.
Polk. as they enteavored 10 head "Cap in Ty
Ter" ami because they were not permitted 20 sa
crifice The nation al the shrine Of their avarice
and selfish ambition, they will endeavor 10 sacr-
Ace i, al the altar Of their re-epee and malice.
Happily they hare 10 deal with those who know
bow u make their mischieyons designs innncu-
on>and the bitterness Of their feelings since their
prosiraion has betrayed then into such open
acis Of maiiQni,y, thar he public will guard il
self az inst their Vaccinations, SO that they will
be defeated in their gloomy vengeance, as they
have been In their proud aspirations.
Phlt9dsigtla Keystone.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-29
HOW ARE THE MIGHTY FALLEN

"Pamunkev,n in Tuesdays Wing, writing from
Mr. Claws native county Of Hanover, thus winds
up his appeal 10 the Simon Pure" VAigs-no,
The mongrel party under the catch name Of "Ame-
lcan Republicans
ION the Legislature Of Virginia, The eyes OF
the Wings Of the Union are TUNED; ii holds the
balance OF power Of The u. S. Senate, and if il
does It's duty, ii will fill the seat now occupied by
Mr.. Rives with Wing in whom the people and
the country have confidence"
Little thought Mr.. Rivcs, when he was receiv-
ing the incense of the Federal leaders al Towards
Grove, and when he was speaking one word for
Mr. Clay and two for himself, that he would be so
soon thrust aside for 81 Wig in qchon, tie 1cople
and Tie country HAVE CONFIDENCE" After The Goa
lon was affected here, between the leaders and
himself he TO the bes, Of his ability, went 10 worklo
execute his part Of the commission, viz: 10 under
take crusade for Bank, high Tariff, Distribu-
ton, abrogalion OF The Veto Power, &C., against
all which he had fought Tor, during his whole poll
ical life. The State was lost TO the Wings, by a
heavy majoFily and, though he may NOT hold
himself in the slightest degree responsible for the
disaster he will have the modification of seeing
the si,ering prize pass from his vision Oh
what theme for moral reflection will be present.
ed 10 this time-selriDg Senator! Had he been
true 10 himself and his principles, he might have
been where this hundredh-rate man" Col. Polk,
now stands But he has thrown away the pearl,
Rerer TO be reeained And, from our soul, We re-
eret the il!-sarred course which his passions have
prompted him IL pursue
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-29
TpE lll HuMon OF Wnlca.nY.-We resre, 10

The following paragraph, From the Alexan-
dria Gazsue OF Monday, knocks the Noun, Yer.
non project in the head:
1--WE observe that it 10 again stated IN some
non estate is for sale. We have to contradict
this story nowadays, about once every year.
Il ia 10, for sale-and long may remain 10 the
possession Of the prseen, exceuen, proprietor, and
his descendants who bear The name Of WISHING.
yoS."
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-29

The Louisville Journal corrects its first mi
preston of Mr. Clay reply TO his friends On re. :,
ceiying the first tidings oil his defeat Instead Oh
saving, Il am consoled by the fact, that nave
been supported by The intelligence and pa1iio.'s. L
of the naiion"-he is now made 10 say IA .,Gie
liberal spirit by 50 hfgs poIl.u ,io % e ang he
might have added with pencil of truth, that he
also regretted being opposed by so much oil the IN
tellisencc and patriotism OF The people"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-29

The New York Tribune publishes letter from
ian eminent friend in Kentucky" which, among
other things, says: "Mr. Clay will never again
return TO public life. His career as statesman
I, erded, The measure Of his Jane Is complete"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-29
1883 42,Nl 1850 43,67
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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-29

We owe.our thanks to Randolph & Co.; for
No / of History OF Greece, by the Rt: Rev'd
Connop Thirlwall, Lord Bishop. OF 81. David $,
with notes BY Charles Anthon lie able classical
scholar of New York. We have hastily looked IN,
TO this work; the style seems easy and nervous ana
many handsome compliments 10 it in the North
ern press. Ii is 10 be completed in eight numbers,
Uniform with Alison's History OF Europe, al the
very low rate of % cents each.
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The National In,elligencer pours forth its grieis


and advice in the following strain:
"And now, Wings of the Union, your reverses,
So far from causing You TO give way in despair,
should only point oil, 10 you the necessity OF re-
newed and redoubled action, and: al the proper
lime, il should only strengthen your hearts and
nerve your arms for another effort You must
not give up all hopes OF redeemins the country.
Four years from now il can be done; and then
pou must no! only ripe om The stigma Of your re-
eent defeat, 6ul arenge the rsrorgs Of Henry Clay"
Does The National Inteligencer propose TO
bring out Mr.. Clay again? Be it so. 1t is for
his friends 10 bring him again into The field, and
10 satisfy all their other distinguished leaders, that
Rome holds but one man.
The New York Tribune, however, intimales
tina, Mr. Clay's public career is forever closed.
Mr.. Cays friends complain of the public in
gratitude, because The people will not make him
President. What! have they not paid him for
his services How many Offices has be not fill
ed Member Of the Kentucky Legislature, OF
boh Houses of Congress for years, Speaker OF
the House Of Representatives, Dictator Of his
Party, Commissioner TO Client, and once upon a
time, Secretary OF State. Will nothing satisfy
his friends-nothiDg remove from bis country
the stain Of ngratitude, but 10 make him the Pre-
sident Of the United Statesl Few men, OF course,
can attain this Observation-Disclosures The cup CEN
not 60 round TO all. How many, therefore, will,
uron this principle, be abeto complain Of the in
gratitude OF their country2
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-29
From lie Got.l


The oil Harry-coon of the West and mis- pari-
eul.r friends have good deal OF thai oellsh.
which. in The language OF Ossian, NAV be cameo
che rv Of griet." These happy dogs, who SIT
ssh linz at grief" have discovered that the her
mj,aee precinct, and MIR. Folks precinct IN MS
own county, have given majority i1r oiu iiai'
and m g would have MS believe that 'he! dle 81
indifferent about The great ooect ol aihoi'ioh '"s
which MIR. CLAY has labored through lie, tnalthe
qualification afforded By this achievement al Inc
door the old chief is almcs, con- 7ensanon ior
rho lnss of the Presidency "All Tor honor, or The
world we'll lost" is their motto "a sort OF Marx
Antony consolation.
But these tricky fellows do not tell the public
,hat This prodigious feat was performed by new
nack of cards which they introduced ready STOCK
ed We see il stated in the newspapers, tnat new
voters were brought into the precincts IN when
General Jackson and the President elect reside,
10 proGuce this result-a matter easily accom-
p)ished. as, in Presidential Elections, voier
!iiaJ 3D. = -4a--en where he chooses III the
Stale.
II The influence which personal character has
eyerled in the late election in the States OF HEN
,uckv and Tt nessce is 10 oa made the les, OF Tic
weight of Mr. CLAY and Colonel Polk al home,
We think a fair estimate is not likely 10 result
very satisfactorily 10 Mr. Clay and It's friends.
All know that in heated parry times, no personal
considerations will induce he mass oil voters 10
change sides The man who makes the greatest
impression upon the array OF his political oPpo-
nenrs m the State in which he is most known.
drawing them over TO his support, has The bet
right 10 boast OF personal popularity. And how
docs the popularity OF Mr.. Clay compare with
Mr.. Polk by this lest?
In the election OF 1910, Tennessee gave ma
iority Of more than $4,000 for Whiggery. Mr..
Polk's popularity has cancelled more than $4,000
Federal votes, reducing the party preponderance
against him TO almost nothing
Kenlucky gave Federal majority to Harrison
Of upwards OF $4,000! Kenlucky was he ban
n.r State Of Whisgery in 1910. Mr.. Clays want
of personal popularity in his own State has LOST
hi, party 10000 OF the majority in 1910. Now,
As Polk has gained 10000 or his pary's vote in
MS State, and Clay has los, 10000 OF the Wing
majority in his State, j, makes gap Of $4,000
between The personal popularity Of the candidates
leaving Clay behind (as the jockeys would say
double distance Il is true, the dominant par
~ in The Two States have saved themselves, but
The Coons must admit tha, they have ha heavy
rider; and, BY the way we do no, hesitate 10 e3-
press the opinion. from our knowledge fthe skill
of Mr. Claws Kentucky friends in colonizins,
that, if the Kentucky vote were sted out Of the
border counties Of Tennessee, the electoral vote
OF Mr.. Folks State would be cast for him.