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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1844-09-30

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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1844-09-30

TEg0 FT'-'rho rom on "a flor Of Masonic
H1'..fia raru-e i7 i0r~p and n ell All lptpa Tor
sfla.a'. aad pubic exhibitions.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-27
THE SAND Glass.

The sands Of the are rapidly running Away
Catch them they rum and turn the precious par'l
els into gold-This is Me t,csnty sercnM day Of ia
aaary-ile iifieenth Of February "i!! b. here.
Are The members speeding on their business, go as
to bring their labors rapidly to a close What
did the Whirs of the House do on Thursday! waste
nearly IN. whole Of the days session in idle md
irrelevant attempt to issue SEARCH warrant alter The
Land money-which The House have refused to &C
cept. The money is not, therefore, their own-nnd
if it lost in The Bank whore i; is deposited,
like any other monies Of the United Sales, Uncle Sam
is responsible for il, not Virginia TIE people will
hold the Wings responsible FOR tins waste oil p'ec Gus
time Bat VIVA: says friend Bnnch OF Southampton !;
" Instruct gonr Representatives, 10 m"ke Jt'rer o"d
shorter speeches. and nal aik mmch abo"t tie ds"r
peopc and tier rightS, Al The time c"rc n"fiiRg
about them afttr harine rsceiped thar rotcs Would
that had Po0r Richard among MS 10 teach our Lee
9 slaioa the value OF time, and the economy OF mo
ney, at this protracted stage Of the session!
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-27

MoRE MuMnERIEs-The following paragraph is com.
mended to the attention of The Richmond Enquirer
After what that paper has said on mummeries, may
expect deputaton TO be forthwith sent to the Her
mtage TO demonstrate with Gen. Jackson against "cut-
ting a stick" though It be from n hickory tree:
Hickory FROM THE HEEMrrAGE-The editor Of the
New Orleans Herald has received consignment o,
four Splendid Hickory Canes, cut by Gen, Jackson
himself on his own grounds. These "chps of the old
block" were sent for presentation TO four prominent
democratso New Orlsans.-[ Baitimore Petriot.
When Will the Wings cease lying about Gen. Jack
SOM The Hickory referred TO were procured
from of the servants Mt the Hermitage, by Capt
Miller The Pilot OF the steamboat Paragon and by hm
presented 10 the editors of the n. o. Herald
.N0shrHc Union.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-27

IL becomes duty 10 state, part OF the history OF
these extraordinary times, of the friends OF
Mr.. Calhoun have held meeting, (on "Wednesday eve
ning) in the town Of Petersburg MIR. Richard kddsr
Meade in the Chair-and We mean no disrespect, when
say, that this gentleman was Wing IN ls4o-
Wing Elect,r on the Harrison Ticket--and who
had the fankness 10 tell the meeting, that If Mr. Ca
houn not run, he should support Mr.. Clay. Gan
tipodes they to each otherD THIS meet ting is
said be ".eaious ardent and enthusiastic, (epithets
sufficient express spirit; but We have no account
Of lts numbers) Inc meeting adapted series of re-
solutions avowlng their political creed and concluded
with determination to stand by Mr.. Calhoun as their
candidate The practica gist of their proceedings Is
contained in the following adopted resolutions:
"Bs ereforc further resotrcd, That we ~il! use all
fair and honorable TO defea. the election OF Henry
Clay 10 the Chief Magistracy OF the u and urge
upon our fellow citzans the Importance oil nominating
and supporting John Caldwell Calhoun as the most
proper candidate that the Republican party can nom-
nate and support for that high office
"Resolzed, That we will support any true member
Of the Republican party nominated by Convention
fairly organized and fully representing the Republican
creed.
"Resolred. That in the organization Of a Natonl
Convention for the purpose ofsslecng candidate fol
the Presidency that mode should be adopted winch Is
calculated TO each voter his due proportion OF
influence that those primary assemb'ages OF The people
which are sometimes got up 10y The active partsans OF
particular candidate, and which are usually attended
by none but his particular friends, calculated TO I'M
pose on the public, and not fair ndices oil public
sentiment"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-27

o. We publish our last Page th' g.ocetd rc5
Of the Republican iings in Amherst, Dn~Gd.e a0i
town of Petersburg We have on ii nd he rrocc dres
of Surry, Gloucester Hanover, PAGE, Roanoke sd
Gonchand Also, OF The Republican, meetings N I "a.
wanna and Scott-boh of which rproint del"se'es to
The State and street Conventions and express tl-r
preference fer Mr.. Van Buren,.
The Proceedings continue 10 pour np-n rs b. list
Evenings Mai, we receive those of The RePuha
OF Oraage fpreierring Mr Van Buren, bat pi,ds
themselves 90 for the Nominee. Il Is n pow r'G
aad thrilling appeal t. the whole Republican party
for unon and action ALSO OF thu Democrats Of i0e-
doun, declaring their preference Coz Ma'n Van Be-
remand Of the counties Of Leteis and Harrison
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-27
The Washington Correspond ut of the "Bo.,on Cou.

The Washington Correspond Ut Of The "Bost)n Cou'
rer writes ~ follows, under date %. Jan Is
4" Ruinurs float 10 the probable successor al Mr..
HeEshaw. A gallant Commodore has been mentioned
as Secretary al int rim Mr. Cline! Of Virginia
plausible candidate for The p'asebu. to the credit If
that distinguished gentleman, let u b. mentioned, that
81 far from seeking, he has sometimes declined, and
avoided, oiiceat last, ether than such lie
people give. lie carries the iheoFeti3ni rrprgnsnce Of
Vrrginan 10 Office into practice. If the President
would choos. man. less committed Imam most Others
the nauseous politics of the day, and nce.
pendent in mud cs Of party ;rammels, he must seek
long and wide before he finds the equal Of Geotge
(IHomas WaihU) Gilmer
gentleman just from Washington, had il from TIC
lips Of Mr.. Gi'mer himself, who authorized hn TO
make the declaration, that lie had not accepted nor
ght the Office OF Secretary &C the Navy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-27

We re neat the declaration made time since, and
which recent event contributing 10 substantial the
truth Of and that is that if the nominee Of tie Ba;
moae Convention gels, thiGk he will, the
Of Virginia. New York, Peunsy wanna and Oao, then
there IS almost a moral impossbilIty of hs defeat -
These four Sta,es ii vii be seen, add mp lr2 votes;
and it requires l3S elect. Add u the lC2 Maine,
New Hampshire, Alabama, Mississippi, Michigan, III :
nos, Missouri, and Arksnsas-and the work is ooer
done. Indeed, strike out OHIO, and include what is
reasonable, and what the Wings, with less foundation,
would consider "dead sure, and what then: Why
then we take in addition, New Jersey, Connecticut.
Carolina, Indiana, L"nisia na-and how nicely it rounds
up. Well, very we'll, in sooth.- abingdon Banner.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-27

So the .u!as were not suspended.
III. SPEAKER LAID several Executive commun'cs
tons before tie House, which were laid on the table
and ordered 10 be printed -.
NJ. M.hAY ,f,rad resolutions 'hS'f"e'ins e.e
,be e,ns6iancv Of enria,l; NC expenses IN beta
MIR LYON introduced Bal, when was read TWICE
and referred 10 Ire Committee nn Public Lands.
On mot On Of NJ. SrEENROD,
The iious. adjourned
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-27

Both Houses of Congress have been inundated v;th
petitions for important changes IN the Pst Office laws
and the Committees of both Houses have been bu
silly employed IN the reconstruction Of the system
Mr.. Nefrck, in The Senate has reported sore l,peo,
tant changes-M:. Hopkins, Chairman or The P.sI
Office Committee in the House of Representative
IS expected 10 report immediately. We suspec, Tia,
they will agree IN some "f the mporan, propositions
The postage on letters ought 10 b. materially redu.
ced- the Thanking privilege ought to he greatly
crcemscrb'd-and stripped of lis enormous capaci,ts
OF abuse The heavy postage on l,uers operates Ike
an oppressive Tariff They both lead To- evasion. cf
the law-the latter 10 the smuggling oi goods II 70 cor
mer to the transmission If letters 10y prvat. opportuu-
ties. or agencies established for tia; very purpose /,
has also gwen rise la very Gehaea't qnes, a. whet
er the power 10 establish pos, offices and rot road.
an fIc!asire in the F. dets! Government Sc &c
Cut down The po.tlge a. Nj Ai,rrick proposes t, ve
cemts Oh l0o IN Is, and y0u wil yrn5sby avo lu;-
tsr controversy and ,Ntensiye evasion % The !iw.
the great CONNIE c al hues Of communication. (Ycu
avoid TOO the injustice Of axrg toe g6l the graf
Atlantis line, !of the purpose ot e-isl! shing
mail routes ia the lat ror) The late English 3, =.
ten pertains carries the I'D reiorn too Z.
the oh4r eNtreme-by tr,nIng the paS'ay.
20 penny, all over The country Lop OF also Tie
facilities of ab0sc, which encoufa ,ed by
the present ranking privilege, and you would 10
longer he tempted private letters hearty and
t!.ow the burden upon their writers, TO, the benefit oi
licensed public officers
NJ Since writing the shove, our attention Las leen
called 10 Company lately organized under the style
Of the ".1nericnn Letter Mad Company They have
already opened POST Offices IN Bulumore, Ph;adel-
pha New York and Boston, and will promptly attend
% the d,iiverng OF letters in these cites; aud vii
extend their operations, rs practicable through
out the East. South and West. lheg 10 carry let.
tiers al but 81 fer each half ounce. Interpretive Of
distance "Mr Lysauder Spaoner, the champion Of
this new constitutional ground is made Chrf d roe.
tor or Postmaster General, and has hrs ciiee - New
York" Every movement IN fac. shows us, that re
PRESENT rates of postage too high aaG that tn =
oush be- promptly reduced 10 protect the
of the Pos, Oiice OF tn U. S from dminution:o say
nothing Of tue inducenent 10 qa'et the question OF
dspu;fd constitutional Jurisdiction.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-27
The Hen piM the sotitary Chicken -.qgain'

INC HeH niU INC o1ttlIy CHCheH--ISWH'
We had hoped that we had done with the Land
Fund at least for the present session, after the vote oil
the House arainst receiving it, But the Wings have
hut this one solitary chicken to parade during the
Sornp campaign, mud, therefore, they must make az
much cluttar abou, it as possible.
We were not, therefore, very much surprzed TO see
the nb;r run from Abeinare, as NJ. Young Of Ports
mouth called him, coming forward win resolution on
Thursday to issue "saarcb warrant to ascertain where
this great fund was and all aboutt and about Mess's
Taliaeno, Byrd, Leuke, Cowan, and Young, met the
thing with muc, force Of argument, and waggery OF
wit and the Wings were respectfully told TO the/
faces, that this calculated to make pon/ll
ca pila for hemselves-ihat the resolution coulI do
no good-for the fund did belong the Stale and
Uncle Sam would be responsible for the place ard
manner in which 1t might be deposited NC. The re-
suit was, that tne resolution rejected-nearIy
day was LOST by the indscretion of the Whigs--and
they can make no capital BY The motion
To quiet al unnecessary alarms OF any imaginat We
Wings abou. the location of the fund, We beg leave
to state, The best authority, that The amount
(of S37,000) was deposited in the Bank of Virginia,
(snugly and safely have no sort Of doub;-bu'
that is Uncle Sans look out)-tia. i, deposited
there like any monies Of the Cned States and drawn
for like any other monies, by the Treasury Depart
ment at Wushngton-and that, this time the money
standing to the credit OF the United States only about
$50 900, less than the deposit fund-and that the ba-
lance is liable to be drawn for at any moment by the
Government of the United Sites.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-27
ELECTORAL, VOTE,

We renew The publication Of the electoral vote-for
the convenience of such desire from time to time, tn
speculate abou, the grand result, and especially FOR
such as may in the course of the next dogdays, de-
sire 10 take the STINT from the Dragging, betting
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-27

The meeting rejected Resolution, declaring, "In1t
the manner in which large majority Of III. i-leosi4s
to the Democratic Convention to assemble IN Nav new,
has been chosen, affords no guara.t.e that IN, cand,
date selected, the choice Of the ma;offv of III,
party; and they also 70 'ced a resout m prooosn,
distinct Convention IN jane, 10 BE- ofpantz,d uon,
The district SYSTEM but uhynus enau IN 20 as ina,
The gentlemen who 10 the Proceedings Of tb,s
meeting, would MT pledge Themselves to 90 for tha
nonllnee OF the Baltimore Convention, aud are M,
yet prepared TO abide lis decision.
they repndiate Mir Clay their rpsout ons 81, is
not apparent, that such movements :lese upon how
ever small scale they may b. conducted, are calcul,
ted 10 chter on III friends ? But thanks be TO ,hc
cause and force OF the Republican Party they will not
cast damp upon their spirits, shadow even un,,,
Their DISC. All OF them may not prefer Mr. Van f.,
rem Some highly glft- d men woui BE- better tlsa,,5
with Mr.. Calhoun but they know, that wi,io.t b,,.
mony and union, we must be defeated by the powers
OF The Wing party, and of their ann li,us had,
And that, IN the words Of the Legislative Cony.nto,
ut December last the nomnatiou Of captid,.e bv tl
Baltimore Convention, is "the oaly rock of sa.ty-,he
only path to success"
We regret these proceedings 50 far AZ !hey are cal
cuated l. create doubt whether they will nj all su.
port the nominee of the Baltimore Convent on We
lear, that they can come 10 no good THY are not
conceived IN the wise aGd fine spirit Of "Paxton" IN
th's day papr land hope violate no confidence
IN saying, that II comes from Petersburg-and from
friend OF MIR. Calhonn) 1t was placed in our HANDS,
and probably written, before the motto. of the
above meeting was ever published.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-27
Marriages..

Married the l7h instant By the Rev. Jacob H. Dudley Dr.
" RAISES, formerly county, Va, Miss
ASS Eliza, daughter Of Dr. Alfred H. Edd.c Of Northampton
con North
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-27

T The eighth Lecture Popey, which deferred
count Of the weathe will be delivered Tomorrow E-ning
Al the First Presbyterian Church Subjective pretended Su
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-27
WAsuiscTos, JAS. "a.

WASHINGTON, JAN. ~.
Coscsr.s-The Senate, TO-DAY occupied upon the
resolution re ported from the finance Committee TO
nostponc indefinitely the bill introduced by Mr.. Nc
DnCia To reduce the rates of duties under the present
tariff to the standard of the compromise act. Mt
Woodbury., who was entitled 10 The floor, did not have
nm opportunity address the Senat as was expected
in reply to Mr. Exams lie was prevented by effort
made 10 arrest the debate in the latitude which 1t had
taken on the merits of the tariff bill of the last Con-
rress and contne il the constitutional power OF
the Senate to originate revenue laws AS there appear
ed in the then state of the question TO be no other
mode to reach that object, Mr. Archer moved TO lay
the bill and resolution Of the Finance Committee the
tables but waived the motion 10 afford MIR. McDnthe
all opportunity to reply to the arguments of The senator
from Maine (Alr Eyans,) which occupied two days IN
the delivery The question was then postponed TIL mon
day next, when IT will be disposed OF.
The morning hour in the House Of Representatives,
was taken up with the discussion of the report OF the
Select Committee on the Rules. MIR. Winthrop con-
cuded his remarks in opposition TO the twenty first role,
and Nj Payne OF Alabama addressed The House IN favor
of retainng H. Mr.. Wright of Indiana then got The
floor, but before he had spoken than one or '"o
minutes the Speaker announced the expiration 0l tae
hour The Speaker laid before the House several ex-
ecutiye communications; sfier which, on ton by
Nh Owen Of Indnna the liouse resolved Itself INTO
Committee ofhe Who'll the State of the Union, (Hf
Campbell OF South Car ina IN the cha'r) ana TOOK up
the repor, Of the Comelee FOREIGN Relations on
the subject or,he Oregon Territory. Mir Owen having
ottned the floor, moved amend the report by sab
si,u.nG the word sex psaent' for "nexpedent 50 as TO
read that j, expcdient for Congress To lcgsa'e on the
subject. Messrs. Oven and Wentworth addressed The
committee opposition /, the report md Mr. Thomasson
spoke favor oft Mr. Hughes Of Missouri then obtain
ed The floor, when the subject isofmaliy lad asde
and The committee took up the bill reported by the Com
m,ee Naval Affairs, TO authorize the President OF the
United States 10 make transfers Of naval appropriations
in certain cases a discussion upon this subject took
place which lasted till late hour when the committee
roan and lie Hnnsn tianrn ned Il GLnhe
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-27
cn,,ut.xIr.rrn


Al called meeting of The eathsvle Lycem held eaths-
ve Northumberland county, Virginia. Monday the 18th
cemher s43 the following members present. Rev Ro.
L. Thomson COL Edwin Nein Col. William Basye, Col James
W. Smith, Capt William Harding Dir. Il. Mid i!eton, Messrs.
Richard A. Ciaybook, Thomas Basye Samuel L. straushan
blackwell John r. Stth, J. G. Buynlon John NJ Bncke, John
H. Fan, John Belts John udaa Seneca NJ Conway and
J. s Bailey
This Society having just learned regret
pected and untmey death Of Of worthy
BILE members, Mr.. william F. TA.rEsRo wsreupon fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions unanimously adopted
IL has pleased Almighty God in the order Of His inscrutahe
Providence 10 remove from Mr. William F. Tala-
ferro that bourne whence under
enmstances Of particular affecting character gentleman
whose moral and cciua character combined all those traits
and qualities which rendered him Lycrun
charm 10 The social Circle and promise of honor and
usefulness 10 his country.
Therefore Reoesa That this Iyceum deeply depore death
of Mr. William f. Talaferro and consider they have
tanned 4 great loss in his sudden removal.
Rtsored That this ceum profoundly sympahise with the
relatives OF The d. ceased in this sad dispensaton.
Rolrsd That; In testimony of high regard for the
worth, and for the death Mr. William Taiarrc,
we wiz wear the badge of mourning the left for
thirty days.
Fe.oie.d That the above be inserted the Richmond Enqn
rer, Richmond Wing Alexandra Intell
cer and that copy be furnished 10 his relatives.
w. BASYE, President.
J. S. BAILEY Secretary.
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Deaths.
70 TIE EDITORS OF TIE EvonlRrn

TO TIE EDITORS or TIE ENQUIRER.
Sirs: vii you be kind announce, roi. yoIr
paper the death Of Mis- ENRETrA MARIA. the wife Of the Rev
Ion r. Clark and The daughter of tho late Col Henry
county SIR. expired Friday evening the a
painful illness of sevca weeks And
delicate enshiy would have slrunk from st
that excernces be made subject public eulo
~ for her forbds any Thus portray
such effort deemed for
others. The frequent ascpon of eminent worth persons
whose virtues percepbe only the fancy partial
friend, would doubtless look with
suspicion any picture Of which she the Originate white it
VIII he sufficient for Those WHO knew her Ia be informed
which had for endeared her
circle nf devoted friends and enabled her most
beneficial influence the community in which she resided
fully sustained last The pains Of sickness and the
approach of death only furnished for richer usa
tinns Christian ah-rrsigned subm pa
tcnce-and that sweet benevoence, which veal
of rather than her She lived Christ,
Christian died Yours, &c, J. G..
Halifax county, Va, Jan. 18TH 1914.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-27
NJ, RIpLACK spoke against the DILL, because h ne

NJ, BIDLACK spoke against the BILL because Isl ne he
we'd he Gay is not far off, when all vessels Of .ne
nid he built Of iron, and propelled by stean''
instead Of rotten %o o m,s,,. PAR
The qaeson was farther the deSPsd nu hapas'
sn. ,ciooh. when motion made that the Com
n a E"mmtee rose. and Mr.. Campbell The Chair
80, ,snored TO the House, that The COMMITTEE OF the
Wb@le on The sac of the un'on' had hal me u"1 ION
ai, nader considerations ard particularly the
l,,;on in relation to the occupation OF the
of Oregon, and the bill making certain
of $500 600, for the use of The Navy, and had
came 10 no conclusion thereon.
'' Mr. HOPKINS gave notice of his intention to IN
trodace BILL regulating the time oil hoiong the I'm,
10 Mr.. THOMPSON, of Mississippi, moved that the
House adjourn. ,.,.
And te House adjourned, at quarter to FIVE o'clock
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Z
Among many who have become
my during the year. few death has given
grief than that of Mrs. JuLiEr f. u Ball. r wife
John b. Ball. Of Edeewood Lancaster county, Vsi
and daughter of Captain William D. McCauy, who died
Sunday morning. the 3st December after few days OF
painful Illness in The 23i year of her lady, whose virtues
cycteRcirs Of mind enGeared her circle
friends and relatives veirci upon her the pure affections
mother, sisters and brothers, and secured The ardent
beet Of husbands with whom short
ago. she ID united her hand and heart, prospect of large
earthly joy and happiness But as Death, regard
tender binding mortal hearts together Sudden
Is lrr down, and lei! him, who, few weeks sncs,
with hope bowed beneath The heaviest weight o misery
and a!ion eorsor only with lr reflection that she who
the Of h joys and the oace Of his
DEATH yet speaktth 10 him.
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Thou, who wort once the glory of mine eyes,
The lord Of iuGe aIiroons-lle best OF men
From one who how is happy in The skies,
Rereive this blessing till ws again.
Bending above my grave there il flower
Weeping from lis Young leaves the honey dew
Go. bend Thy head in sweet, lonely bower
And weep for her who would have wept for you.
And, when you hear some mournful dove Mt even
Cooling aIuh upon emerald pine
Be sure, il is riy soul come down from Heaven
To speak affection in that world Of thine.
" Wing will please copy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-27

J. S. BAILEY, Secretary.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-11-06

81 wish now distinctly to say that there is
not feeling, sentiment, or an opinion ex-
pressed in my Raleigh letter to which no not
adhere. lam DECIDEDLY OPPOSED
TO THE IMMEDIATE ANNEXATION
OF TEXAS TO THE U. STATES.
think it would be dishonorable, might involve
them in war, would be dangerous to the in-
tegrity and harmony Of the Union. and, if all
these objections were removed, could not be
effected, according to any information | pos
sess, upon just and admissible conditions"
/" 1t was not my intention, in either Of the
two letters which addressed TO Alabama, to
express any contrary opinion"
But we will not re-exhibt the proof of the
attachment of the Wing party and its leaders
TO Protection and opposition to annexation
which for six months past we have daily pre-
sented.