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, 1844-12-21
u The Richmond Wing, the lead.

u The Richmond Wing, the lead.
ing organ Of the Clay party in Virginia,
in a state of desperation at the result of
the late election, thus talks to lis delu-
ded followers:
If have TO employ a iauger, there
ere Wig lawyers in plenty, and of the
hi"hest eninence; doctor, nearly all the
physicians are wings: a carpenter, here
are nGmers, and they the most di>iin-
gnished in their art: a mechanic Of any
kind, there are, in all the departments
of mechanics, wings dist !gnished Tor
their skill: a schoolmaster-an overseer
"A clerk-an agent IF any kind
THERE ARE THOUSANDS CT
WINGS, honest, capable, faithful, and
anxious TO obtain employment. From a
yard of tape up to a Brussels carpet and
down again to a pipe-s'em, let wings give
the preference to wings, until The cloud
which threatens oil has passed. Net, we
say again, TO punish opponents. but TO
take care as far as possible of those who
have nobly exer;ed themselves 10 save
he country.
If this be treason, make the most
of it,"
Is not this as disgusting as it is replete
with impotence? The ewing" starts
ont upon the supposition that all the
wealth of the country is in the hands Of
that party. and we infer that he believes
ruin and distress would ensue TO every
democrat who looks TO the wealthy for
employment. Thus lie expects TO drive
those into the harness of whiggery
whom he canno' influence by reason.
To ensure the success Of lis principles
he would widen the breach that already
exists between wing and democrat-he
would take with him political prejudice
into the social circle and array por-
ton of the community in deadly hostili-
ty against t"e other.
, 1844-12-21

GoLD.-Mr. Rothe, a Saxon miner
gives i, is his opinion that the gold
mines of North Carolina are equal 10
any in Europe or Brazil. Ten mil
lions OF bullion have already been OBJ
tanned from the North Carolina mines
A negro found one lump of ore a
Reds mine which was worth S8OOn
, 1844-12-21
Increase in November S2.3)3,423

Nonumcak to WaShiagto".--The
hoard "t man: s rs Ut lie Washing
ton National Monumental S"clri.>
have Determined 10 exFe!ni The fund
now t.ndug t" lie credit ut lie ST.
ciety (atuut S49.OOo) IN Tie erection
Of II monument 10 the Father OF his
country at the seat Of Government.
, 1844-12-21

In New York and Pennsylvania, the
electors met at the seats of government
on the 4th inst, ana cast their votes for
James X. Polk for President, & George
III, Dallas for Vice President.
, 1844-12-21

Virginia. { he lo.err house of the
Virginia l.roi>lature have resolved.
by a Vote al II 80 81. To receive tie
STATES share of T. e - nceeds If the
sales OF tie putiw mis-.
, 1844-12-21

The y. Orleans papers state that
a letter from a gentleman al MalaEo.
ra>, TO mrrcaDtile house in hat cry,
mentions tie death al Richard II.
Brli. Esq. a, ti,at place. IN the llth
# Ocroter last. The deceased was
United States consul at Maramuras.
, 1844-12-21

Gov. ELL>woRTH ON NATIvIsM.-
At a gre t Whig meeting, held last
week il Hartford. Cvil.. ey Goveru-
"r ellsworth gave his views OF the
Native Am'rIcAn party. lie be
Ileved the pr"IongatIon of the resi-.
d nee required bri"re naturalization
AIS not the remedy; he thought five
ga 5 probation cutie l"ng en""s:...
he evil was in tie fladnIent viusi-
o. OF existing laws. lie w'u.d 90
10 10 >ucl, rroScr'i ton IS he Ma
tive rarry r. qnm,d; aud lie invoked
i tue Wings 10 sIand :Iuot fun al
"A iaLcr " h II.
, 1844-12-21

The 25rH RuLr.-Upon the motion
off. Q. Adams, the house of represen-
tatives have rescinded the 25,h Rule, or
what was during the last session, the
DIST Rule. The Abolitionists can now
petition congress upon the subject Of
Abolition, to their hearts content.
, 1844-12-21

Thomas Corwin, has been elected,
Senator ofthe United Safes, by the lie.
gislature Of Ohio.
, 1844-12-21

The Nj wauhie Co,I'er say; IAN
economical government IL II Il Which
~. V us officers rs good s'l"T'rs as
the S;iue ~lalcl,t would command Ia
he pri,are walks Of l.ie, ana holds
trm IL STREET a~ccuublatI ny ior
len act. AID W. want not IL see
WISCONSIN, make the aIlrnpl Ia i"rn
a State Government Until size Is PEE
,lr II t have a respectable Ollie
We hope at all events she Will pay
her Ulcers enough TO support them.
So at II they do steal. they viii not
h v" as an apology that they coud
not H.. without IT,
The pay fixed by the constitution
lat |, f,rmed Tor lie SlaIe OF Iowa,
is a fnIIows:
"Gnverno is to receive,
per anuum. 5000
SecssttIy' Stale. per
nun 500
fLd Ter. Ter anrum. SOC
Judges 81 rhr Suprr" e Cont. &c
Men bers Of tie legislature. 50
per dirm tor tie fast 81 days, and 81
rer drrm for lie remainder Of the ses.
SON.
, 1844-12-21

Militia .Husers.-The N. Hamp.
shire Legislature has passed o resolu-
tion a~bolishiqg rsgimental musteIs,
, 1844-12-21

D-Judge Semple, will probably be
reelected TO the United States Senate
BY the Legislature of Illinois.
, 1844-12-21

-Rev. Mn. WILDun, will preach
at the Academy, in this village, so-mor-
row, at II o'clock.
, 1844-12-21

EThere will be no paper ISSUED
from this office, next week.
, 1844-12-21

The Wings. though they were not
able To defeat Mr.. Polk, are Vet de
termineI 10 ulahuiaclurr his Cabinet.
They must have som ..Lgcr IN Tie
pie-and az "cco' dinefv casing, e.
yer and anon, ihe Dr mats FIR ohG
of his council. They might a> we'll
drop the character oi Hd"dgsr at
once. None OF Mr.. Polk, iuen,is
a e vet behind the curtain. rs Tar as
we are advised. We doubt even
whether that gentleman knows vet
, 1844-12-21

nj a single Secretary, Who is to enter
his Cabinet. We are clear at all e.
vents for his pleasing himself-wirh
"ut regard 10 any consideration,
which may be supposed hy The know
ing ones t. traMmeI his selectI"n.---
We have Il strong and determ!ned op.
position 10 encnunteI--aHd we Should
hermit Mr.. Prlk /" take The bqsi ad-
viSers H. can obtain. WITHOUT either
impairment i,tt rirsence, or cal t'ous
nppn>ition. We must cling AL TO-
nelher in anv cveni--orgnn ze as lar
~ We prudenlIy can-and present
determined front TO politicians. "ho
seem determined to allow US neither
Il permanent rence, nor even 4 ten2-
porary ,rrrr.--[Rchmnnd Enquirer.
, 1844-12-21

RENENuE AT New Youx.-The Il.
mount uI Receipts at lie Ne" York
custom h"u,r Tor tie week eudin ON
IA urday. the 80 1t, we've Sl23,9lG
40.
The receipts Tor the
mnrtlo of Nov. were S605 453 ca
D.. III October l,33p,247 "a
An for the eleven
months ending No
vember 80 q 9O5 442 90
The following is a statement oil The
imports into the port OF New York
for the months oil October and No
vember.
~ A.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-24
TEyAS MEETINGS.

The South is rising in various quarters to express The
profound interest she feels the remuneration OF exas
Animated meetings have ereedy been held IN Forsyth
Muscogee and Troup counties, in the State OF Georgia
meeting is summoned in the sarnch old States Rights
county of Greene, to express their sentiments upon
measure which is 5eieved be OF vast import TO the
whole Union, and The failure OF which will be vital
stab at the domestic relations OF be South-a ques
ton. which Ut is .a,dy should absorb all minor cons
deratlons aud unite very Soriron in one bond nr IN
terest and sef-prcteclion without distinction OF par
ties" The bali is going on through the South ard
West A very animated meeting has oeen held IN So
vannah-at which, the strongest resolutions were adept
ed-and two remarkable declarations were made One
by the distinguished Republican, NJ. Hall McAiiis;eF
in letter, is hat if Texas be not annexed TO this
country, the Union mus, perish, or lead sckly esis
tence and The interests and political importance OF the
South estern and Southern Sates will be doomed f.
encounter gradual decay and ultimately certain disso
luton. Impressed with these views, my venerat'on
for our glorious Union and my devotion to the inter
ests of my State prompt me TO Inc CONVECTION tina
the anne xation Of Texas is demanded by every cons
Iteration of national interest, and should be made
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-24
GENERAL JACKSON on TEXAS.

We understand, that Gen. Jackson hiss written Sc
vera letters TO Washington, the series Of letters
fNessrs. Clay, and Van Buren,, and BentonD has
aopeared in the public prints. Nothing can shake
bs devotion 10 wha, he believes 10 be the best inter-
e.,s of his country. He goes still, and, if possible,
stronger than ever. for Texas-for annexa,on-for
immediate ANNEXATION. A Correspondent at Washing
ton informs u.s. that he has of these letters
dated as late as the lllh inst Thc letter is admira-
bly, wrtten-strong and nervous in style, and ali in
the Old Here's handwriting. He says-'The .fme-
rcan Patriot must not lose this opportunity Of annex
ing Texas by ra.ifying the Treaty csnnot consent
To the interests al my country le dependent on
DIPLOMATIC assurances, when they can be placed en-
permanent and substantial grounds cannot trust The
assurances of The British Government tina, It viii do
no wrong &c But must no. attempt TO quote from
recollection IL would be unjust TO the errid and eo-
aueut enthusiasm which anmates every sentence. HIS
whole soul seens ardently engaged in the cause. lie
concludes with saying-I will, by this days mail or
to-morows write letter, in which will take care 10
prevent my opinions from being concealed or msrpre
senkd Two other letters have been received from
General J-one OF which, it is said, will be read to
the Baltimore Convention.
"You will see sketch Of Robert d. Owens speech
in favor of Texas and the Treaty in the House to-day
(21st) II is admitted all hands to be the crack
speech Of the session, in matter and manner MI wal
ker is said have finished splendid speech IN the 80
day. in which he demolished every position Ia
ken by Col. Benton"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-24

c,ea, Britain has also formally discla'med lhe oe-
~ n c,abl,sh in Texas any dominant inhuence' anu,
with respect to slavery, she is not conscious y
o,sd in n sense to cause just alarm 10 the uniteo
States p:,;, - con s,o
From the avowed desire OF Great BRIAN 10 sSe s'e
very abolished in Texas, 1t ~ inferred ny Tue lover"
,,ent Of the United States that Enslahd ~
through he diplomacy, 10 make the abolition OF s'aVfry
condition 10 the acknowledgment oil the 'nus
If T,.ssb BY Mexico. II Mr. Calhoun WI nave lne
nodness to refer once tn the copy oil Lore hoer-
dsen desnatcb which lies before hun, he WIZ hnd Inc
c,Iou;no eroo,tlon OF the intentions n Ireht Britain
an his po,nt which the undersigned hatieItd hnseif
would have bee sufficient obd any such inference;
uWnh regard TO Texas, avow that we WISH 10 see
sl,v very abolished there elsewhere; and we shouo
loire # the recognition of that country by the Ms1i-
30, Government shou d be accompanied by an engage
.n nm the mar, of Texas to abolish slavery eventual
To- nnd.r n,ore conditions, throughout The fspub-
L. But although we earnestly desire, and feel 1t TO
be onr duty promote such consunma'o''' we snai
not interfere unduly or with an Improper assumption
Of authority, with either party (ether Mexico OF e&a
Sin order 10 insure the adoption OF snch course. we
.b, counsel but we shall not seek to compel or un-
duly control either party. So far as Great Britain is
concerned provided other States act with equal Tor
ba,r,nce those Governments will be fully at liberty 10
make their own unfettered arrangements with each
olher both in regard TO the abolition o slavery anu 10
all other points.
The undersigned takes advantage oil this opportunity
"a rene 10 The honorable Mr. Calhoun the assurance
of his high consideration. Il. fACAhNhAm'
Hon. j. G. CALHous, &c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-24
wAsuracros, May 10, 1874.
IMPORTANT
MIR MApIsoS-HIs AUTHORITY DECIDES THE CUES
TIoa or TUE RIGHT OF THE UNITED STATES TO AN
sEx TEXAS


Mn MIpisoS-HIs AUTHORITY DECIDES THE qUEs-
ITO, or tux RIGHT OF the UNITED STATES TO AN
sex TEXAS.
.i,r. Madison 10 Messrs. Livingston and Monroe
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, May %, 1908.
As the question may arise, how far, in state OF war,
one Of the parties can Of right, convey territory 70
neutral Power, md thereby deprive It's enemies OF
the chance of conquest incident to war, especially
when the conquest may have been actually projected
is thought proper 10 observe to you, lst lha', IN
the presen, case The project OF peacenble acquisition
BY the United States, originated PRIOR 10 lhe war,
and consequently before project Of conquest could
have existed D. That the right of neutral TO pro-
cure for ITSELF by bona fdc transaction properly oil
any sort from a belllgerant power, ought not ne rus
trated BY the change iha,a righfu conquest hereoi
may be thereby precluded. contrary doctrine would
sacrifice the lust interests of peace to the unreasonable
pretensions of war, and the positive rights OF one
nation the possible rights of another restraint
the alienation of territory from nation at war
a naticn at peace, is imposed only IN cases where
the proceeding might have oolusve reference 10
the existence Of war; and night be calculated to save
the property from danger by placing in secret trus
10 be reconveyed on The return Of peace No objection
of this sort be made TO the acquisition We have IN
view The measures taken on this subject were taken
before the existence Of the appearance OF war; and
they will be pursued they were planned, with the
bona de vestng the acquisition forever in
the U. States.
With these observations you will be lett 10 DO inc
best YOU can under all circumstances for the interests
of your country, keeping mind that the rights We
clear TINT the objects pursue are just and
that you will be warranted in providing for b"h by
taking every fair advantage of STATE Pa
pers, FOreign Relations, rol. Cd, p. 562.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-24
rwENTY.E EIGHTH coSCREss--First Session
Monday, Nay 90, 1914.
.I,>f ~

Memorials in favor of the annexation Of Texas were
presented by Mr. Buchanan, from citizens of Pennsyl
vanin and by MIR McDufe, from citizens OF Darlington
district, South Carolina
Memorials against annexation were presented by Mr.
Tallmadge, from Wayne county, York, and by Mr..
Wright, from Ontario county, New York.
On motion by Mr.. Johnson, the Committee on Com
merce instructed to inquire into the exPediency OF
permitting foreign salt 10 be landed the left banks OF
the Mississippi.
The Senate then proceeded to the consideration OF
Executive business and after time spent therein,
adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr. Campbell presented proceedings of the citizens
Of Spsrtansbnrg and Marion districts, South Carolina
in fnyor of the annexation of Texas.
The House then resolved itself into Committee OF
The Whole-Mr Dromgcoie in the Char-and took
mp the bill making appropriation FOR The service Of the
Post Office Department An mendment was adopted
striking out the appropriation Of $4,000 for specia!
agents, and in lieu thereof, pacng $4,000 a, the dis
posal Of the Postmaster General for the detection oil
frauds on the Department The bill then laid aside
to be reported
The committee then took up the Naval Appropria.
ton bill, and Mr. Permenter moved provso restrict
ing the number of petty officers and seamen employed
TO 800 The amendment agreed to- motion was
then mude to strike ont the appropriation for the Wash
ngton Navy Yard, which still pending at the ad
journment.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-24
For TIE ENQUIRER.


hIessrs Editors: hear that il rumorcd rar'ons
quatvrs, that the Old Hero has changed his opinions
upon the subject Of the Immediate annexation or Tex
az, and IS against ratfyng the Treaty. This IS
done, | presume for the purpose Of influencing the
wing to some who opposing the Treaty There
is no truth in the rumors have just seen !euef
from the General written within the last twelve days.
with his own hand in which he ndheres to his former
opin ions and declares that they unchanged and IN
cangeabie lie expresses confidently the opinion thas
the whole South and West, Wigs and ALL are united
upon this vital subject Of annexeton-aud that they
will support any that opposed to H. That he
universal opinion Of the Democracy had been, that Mr.
Van Buren, and Sr. Benton IN favor of immed'-
annexation He also expresses the opinion, upon
good grounds that if the present offer Of Texas to the
United States should not be accepted, the offer Will
again he made and that Texas Will be lost tor
ever to the Union, unless procured from some foreign
power at the point OF the bayone.
He says further, that mus. not cavl about MINOR
points; but as Texas has offered the key 10 our sale
ty future peace and prosperity, we ought 10 receive
t-that we should lock the door at once 10 prevent
all casualties, regardless OF oil foreign powers lie
expresses confident hope that the Treaty Will be ra'
fed
The letter is worthy Of Andrew Jackson IN ms oe''
days. and s written with great force and c!ea'ness
Should the Treaty BE- rejected by the Senate u H'
then become QUESTION, with every Sat" IN 'aVo' "
the annexation, whether they vii! Dot meet I""'F"
ton, pubic sentiment where, and co'op
in important 10 the sscurity ara pros
perity Of the whole Union. FlRGlslCo'
NAV
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-24

" We are deeply panied at announcing the sud
den death, from affection Of the heart, ri Norfolk on
Saturday last. Of Mr. Randolph Harrison, OF Elk Hill,
in The county of Goocband Mr. H. was emphatically
good man and most useful olt'zen. gentleman Of
fine mind aud accomplished manners he employed hrs
princey estate in the of that noble hospitality
which has ever distinguished Virgina. His good deeds
worthy Of all praise and his spirit took ,s fight,
w,h firm confidence in The saving grace OF religion
which he pracsed in all its charity and beauty. HIS
decease has proved heavy blow to his interesting and
aisctonate family-nnd to his numerous friends
throughout The State, Within brief period three
brothers have been taken from this mortal stsge -
Most humbly shonld bow to the inscru,nble de-
OF Divine Wisdom, and learn, during our pill
grmuge here below, 10 fit ourselves Tor eternal here
after
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-24
ABINGDON ELECTORAL n,srp,cr

"The Democratic Banner of the 18Th notices the
appeal OF Mcssrs. Hopkins and Chapman, &c, to The
People Of that Electoral Distrct-and GAYS "there
should not be the slightest felt, in disclosing
fully to Representatives The actuG! state of The pub
lie mind IN March last" Il gives history of The Dis.
trict Convention held at Abingdon hose adopted
resolutions gives the iargest DISCRETION the Dele
gates and Alternates aud concludes It's interesting
article with the following remarks:
at cannot be disguised, and had therefore well
be confessed that nen and powerful element has
entered rto the Presidential agitation. The anne1a.
ton Of Ieras 10 the Union must exert agency The
approaching contest, which cannot be estimated
Il has mere ased and will continue TO increase,
perhaps Ia The destruction Of any man, in opposi-
ton 10 the We do not think, that the IA
vofiag the annexation, should be made lie absolute
condition, for supporting this that for the
Presidency But The tendency al the southern mind
is strongly setting in that direction The annexation
OF Texas may soon become sine qua There never
was popular measure wiki US, az the proposed
Iaxacn. Iii therefor. supremely desirable, that the
democratic candidate should be openly enlisted IN the
support OF II.
ave must say frankly, I'm, if il be supposed that
is strong 5 Mr.. Van Buren, IN this quarter
al Virginia. that opnon al tie present saie of The pub
lic mind is mistaken one However true that Impres
son might have been at one time, it ia longer
Elr. Van Buren, can beat Clay with case, IN every
county in the district in opinion-but We can put
our finger upon men, on our side, who can beat HIM
and that being fact--t is folly 10 conceal l,-espe
cally il important for the public interests that II shall
be known
"let the Baltimore Convention, upon the calmest
conste ration, give the strongest man. man
whose public services Will kinde the luke warm
and spur the sothiul and the jaded We want that
enthusiasm which precedes victory and there are men
in the country who inspire 1t. If the Convention
acts wisely, such men will be brought forth
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-24

NEW HARRIET FOR SALE-Pnrsuant to the provisions Of \
deed rnst executed 10 the subscriber by Thomas Masse
and Elizabeth his wife for the purpose Of securing AeSan
der : faynr OF Campbell certain of therein
toned aud duly rded III r Clerks oce o nochand
Court SHALL IN compliance Herewith, the m day of june
ls44 proceed TO sell! public bidder
the premises for cash the Tract of Land which the said Mas
sic resides situated Beaverdam county
Goochand called by the Of New Market containing six
hundred more or less and adjoining the lands of the
Mrs Ann Harris, Stephen Woodson and Others.
TIE Dwelling House large and convenient well suited for
the accommodation of large family, with all necessary Out
houses attached thereto, good Barn. with an excellent Thrash
ing Machine &c Tobacco Houses recently erected, with the
fixtures requisite for securing large crop The land well
adapted TO the raiing of the usual crops neehhohocd
such as Tobacco, Corn Wheat Oats &c. and susceptible OF
the highest Improvement Persons disposed purchase will
view The premises before the day Of SALE which will be show
by Mr. Massie or the subscriber The title this properly
eved 10 be INCONSISTENCIES but the undersigned acting True
will such title only vested in him but the
aforesaid. CHARLES GUERRANT, Trustee.
May q 5-tJs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-24
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT.

Tn ,hs ssaote If the Unied SGf's: e.,.o 12,h
In answer 10 the resolution oil The SENATE VI wv
-, renucstinc to be informed "wheiher messenger
ms mi "a Mexico with a view TO obtain her cor
i' o treaty with Texas and if so, 10 communicate
sc ~ senate copy of the dispatches oil which ne =,
~ and n COPY OF the instructions gwen 10 sa'u
,or. and also 10 inform the Senate wilhin "ha'
u I'D messenger is expected TO return - nave ~
' ua M messenger has been sent to Mexico III oruci
,'nh,.in her assent 10 the treaty with leSas' II MOI
-; raoarded by the Executive as in any degree .e
80, - obtain such consent in order (shoulo inc Sc
Me ratCy the treaty. perfect the title oil Inc oh
s,,e 10 The territory thus acqulrcd-the tue W "e
e being full and perfect without the assent o. aS
Ia power The Executive has negotiated win Ie@as
- =, ;ndepcndQnt Power Of the world, long SINCE re-
ised as such by the United States and other powers
ord "a subordinate in all her rights OF full sovereign"
- M other Power. messenger has been despa'clcu
- ,r Minister at Mexico, as bearer OF Inc uespa'ch
Iar communicated to the Senate, and when IS
- he found in the letter addressed 10 Mr.. o'een'
d forms part OF the documents ordered co'n-
Jon,;lly TO be printed for the use OF The senate.
Tho, despatch was dictated by desire to preserve tnr
,a,ce Of the two countries, by denying TO me1eo al
otxt for assuming belgersnt attitude 70 the u
- Tho had threatened do IN The event OF the anne1a
, of Texas to the U. S, by the despatch OF her 10
s,nnent which was communicated by me 10 Con-
rass at the opening of lis present session me mes
Carer is expected 10 return before the 10Th OF June
nsx1 but he may be detained TO later day Inc re-
csn,Ivanpoibted Envoy from the U. States to hexico'
lI he 8. mt so soon as the final action IS had on Inc
os,on Of annexation ut which time, and not before,
~ his instructions be understandingly prepared.
''' no JOHN TYLER.