Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-08-09


Texas, ami Indignantly rcpcing the idea of war,
and severe castigation OF the Z. States, which,
: in the opinion oil his adversary, would be the
consequence oi annexation, that MIR. L. eloquently
and clearly showed thet:illacy of this ilea-show-
cd that Mexico could not, Britain dared not: and
even if they did, aided TOO, BY the tri-color OF
Franc,@it Louis Philippe impertinen,ly chose 10
mingle in the fray, yet the ndcpenden, and inter
lifted irccmcn Of this Republic would never lie
deferred from asserting and defending their rights,
rs 4 nation should be the consequences what
they may. They will not, as Mr. Clay himself
once said, when he was himself, slicr the british
rolto be constantly held IN crrnem overtheir heads;
but, on The contrary will let that ovcrbearing, ~
rannical country know rs they have more lhan
once before known, that they hare-no unioiin-
nate broken-down Ireland 10 deal with on ihiS
side Of tie Atlantic. The Wing speaker said
something about dissolution OF the Union. as
being connected with annexation This, Mr.
Thompson also repelled, and SAID II was
bat another bus-bcar-a raw-hcad and bloody
bopes 10 brighten the timid A few restless, hot
headed spirits in South Carolina, (not Calhoun or
McDuffe have said, if Texas he not annexed, we
must dissolve The Union and old JOIN. q. Adams
and his gang Of incendiarieS say we must dissolve,
if il be- This is a dilemma they are placing The
country in, to be sure. Bat the number ensa-
sed in i, are but few-and the mass look on win
perfect composure, as king numbers have nC' YET
been called upon 10 act. Far from II; htt When
they are either in the field or at the ballo-hox, the
fanatic and The discontinued will promptly learn
that their talk was idle and their career but short
lived. Look for instance At the case OF Philat'ci-
phia, al this time how easy that black-guard Ia
famous mob could be supprcssedi there were other
Than weak, pusilanhnons men in authority. IL
however, said Mr. Thompson, the Union Is 10 be
dissolved. (Which Heat avcst.) anu this Go
vernmen, does % down better for Us the Sonth)to
have Texas with US, and all 60 down together, or
rather struggle together in our separate existence.
A correct idea but it is TO be hoped the conlin2en-
cy will never arise.
The u. States Bank, that mass OF corruption,
and the Tariff, as has been remarked, were iui!y
discussed; in both of which Mr.. I. was emincnl-
" successful In fine, Sir, this was proud DAY
for this county, and for the cause now al ISSUE
Success must attend us, and Polk, Dallas and
Texas trinmph Last week these gentlemen
spoke in Mercer county, next week in Giles, and
il is to be hoped our elector aided By his very
able coadutor, Bower Miller, Esq, OF the White
Sulphur will pay Greenbrier and hanaWha
their respects-,wo fine counties, but miSerahly
governed and caiolcd by a few wealthy OF! tede-
ralists. who drive forward 4 parcel OF ballad
singers or ldHer kjrcr boys, 10 make The people
vote iur CLAY.
Blu, must close Tor this lime. will only say,
The discussion here closed in an attempt OF the
Wing speaker 10 reply; but the people, not mean
ing any disrespeci, but being fully satisfied, pre-
sumo took the liberty OF retiring very composedy
And thus ends that chapter.
There is not much local news OF interes, IN The
mountains. The harvest is very fne, the country
healthy, and The Springs receiving considerable
,rcessions TO their numbers. The season has ill-
Ii, sci in, and nothing could be more desirable
Than a nip 10 these watering places al this time
'rhe While, The Blne, the Salt, The Red, and the
Sweet are all daily increasing; and enjoyment oil
every kind Astounding in his delightful region
A, another time will give you a sketch OF their
,loings, and perhaps Of some Of their fair visitors
1t is rumored, the President and his fair coIsori
DIETER than Queen consor) are 10 be out. II nc
does visit his own mountains. he will meet cor
dial reception The Court OF Appeals is sitting
nj Lewsbulg; and special court also called to
dispose of some business of great Importance
Many of our great lawyers employed; ii will be
very interesting some millions Of dollars in
yolyel: Walter Jones Leigh, aud others engaged.
l.ewisburs is but miles from the White Sulphur