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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-09


Rored That the practice Of fmovng public officers by The
Pre- siden any other purpose than that for securing faithful
execution Of laws hostile 10 the spirit of the Constitution,
was never contemplated by It's amcTs extension 81 ENcfu
tive influence peudc tn The pubic and dangerous
"Rerd That i nexpedien for the Senate advise md
e appointment Of any person to m supposed
unless prior incumbent shall appear to have been removed for
sufficient cause"
Yet this nnt;-7cmoyasi and protector of the Consii
iu,,oo no, ONLY removed unnuGbered citizens from pub
liz ru.t but boldly declared, that oil should be
3D. over whom he could exercise power who had ever
snb.cribcd To the extra Globe, attended Democrat
&c Club And many were removed, uvowedly for no
other cause.
Francis Granger, the Postmaster General, played the
character rantng demncouge, md before the Pes
den,ia election often protested against the slaughter Of
his felIow-ctizens for party ends. His advent 10 the
Cabinet was therefore hail, the harbiDger of safety
Ia the Democratic officers. Yet, in six months he
snt more innocent blood fer party ends, than sfeamed
from the eullotine of Robesperre, Danton, and Mara
Whaia thrifty and convenient blessing hypocracy is .
Far his love OF blood that pay character has acquired
4 notoriety he values much. And when forced out
or the Cabinet, he returned to The House Of Repre-.
s,nta,ives where he boasted that he had serny re.
moved from off: seventeen hundred Democrats, and
fnllv intended 10 remove three thousand more.
In consequence Of the ant-proscriptive sentiments
and opnions no, merely vowed By General Harrison
himself but by the whsle body Of his friends and sup
,or,ers in he canvass of 1910, he sly led the
Gneroemt President Of The nation; and good easy, Gre
duou. people PRAISED him 10 The skies and thought he
wanted nothing but heaven to preside IN 10 make
him god. while every male tiger they sad, had more
milk OF compassion in his breast than President Van
Buren, had bestowed upon his opponents in Office
But their canvass promises soon soured the inri'i-
tude Of Federal politicians, parzlns aud plpeayefs,
who aitey the tlcriion rnshed on Pesdent Harrison,
and boldly demanded The spos 81 victory. They touch
cd their feeble President N every way that could cur
do COMMISSION into acrimonious gall They boldly
reminded him. that hey had saved hia character raised
his withered laures from the dust, and seated him on
The pinnacle OF fsne; and that honor ard gratitude
CURED hin to perform whatever the Wings wanted to
harmonic their party and to P'oiong the'F away o
stimulate his haired of the Democrats Office and to
madden him into violation OF his promises 10 protect
them, he was daily informed Of offences which were
never committed, contemP lated, uni ess by the
selfish sycophunts who conveyed Them 10 Inc ffes;-
MENTAL mind. Soolesi officers were roundy accused
Of every enormily which could degrade their charac-
tera and kinda Indignation against them President
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I'VE desired to accompany the above able and e'o-
quenl No. with No 3, "puhlishad by Order OF Com
mittee Of the Democratic Members OF Congress- on the
Wing Text of lSi0-"Pro.cripton IS fsD 10 es fro-
scrib,d' But mustay over I'LL our next, having
no for 1t in this morning paper The iac's ofawn
by this Expose from the Records are astounding. Inc
very first day that General Harrison took HE rehs,
March 4th, 1919 Blair aud Rves were "'s"isssa as
Printers TO the Senate The next day, the Gu ei CLERK
in the State Department remosed, to make way
for Secretary's Webster's own son linen '"Hows a
'schedule of removals during Gen. Harrison lie,
toaly one mcnlh,) in offices high as to core before
The Senate for confirmation amounting 10 4'-soue
Of the resps c,abl. officers then III power. IN hs
death bed there were removals, AMI nhls lie 'eposed
unhuried in his cot,in, g. April. I'll, Ea;ker the
Comptroller, was removed from Office Counting the
removal, IN these css,s, which are not submitted to
the Senate IN oa!y one month, they are estimated to
equal IRE bunIrfd Il estimates oil leas' ouoo reno
vas 10 be efec,ed less than SIX weeks, and under
auspices entirely Wing in their character. me
Expose then estimates from the public documents the
re- motals that were made in twelve years of Jackson
and Van Rureas Administration, and compares The re.
mova,s made in that time, With those made IN hve
mon,hs Of the new Federal Usurpahon. The contrast
i astonishing, and ought to silence every one who
c,n,s about removals and prescriptions effected under
M, Van Burens Administration. More .7non j
Enquirer.
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TARTE OF CONTENTS

On our last page will be found searching criticism
by "A Spectator, of The Baltimore Coon Convention
We recommend tespecially to the sanctmonlous Abo
Ion Editor of The New York American, who has at
tackled US most grossly for our illusions TO the "de
bauchery and revelry" the childish and demorazing
Baltimore Pageant "a Spectator" gentleman oil
intelligence and high character, and the American,
at issue to the facts-and are fully justified in at
tachng faith to the statements of the former rather
than 10 The New York American, whose low abuse is
level with its ia NAUTICAL hatred OF the South We
must express asonishment that the National Intel
gencer had not been restrained by lis dignity and self
respect from repubshng the Editorial of the Aneri.
can.
On the same page will be found The proceedings of
the Republicans Of Prince Edward-and under The
bead of Enumeration of Texas, the proceedings Of
the District Convention at Tappahannock, and popu-
lar meetings in King William, Mddlesex, and Norfolk
which will "speak for themselves" We have on
hand accounts of several meetings in Virginia, which
will be speedily published.
On our first page interesting account of the great
dinner given TO Mr. Hunter in Caroline.
We invite particular attention 10 our foreign cores
ponient, Agricou, whose beautiful and valuable writ
ings We delighted again to welcome, after long
absence. His compliment TO The elevated position Of
Virginia, comes like sweet music across the Atlantic.
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coNGREss--rirsts Session


L
THO crx.r- to-day PASSED the bill extending I'LL the
An ly ls1 the charters Of the several banks IN 'e
r;,r,ci nj Columbia by vote on yeas ana nays VI
o. 80 "A Ey the provisions Of this act, Congress re-
Tho rht 10 modify or repeal tie charters al any
In case or the failure Of either OF the banks to re-
deem their notes OF issues specie, whenever presented
o are made responsible, in the first place To
,he mole holders TO the whole amount OF inc no'es
Nth ~, M interest and costs thereon; and, IN The So
cond nj, ~, case the directors should iaii' me STOCK
holder. $40 responsible 10 double the amount OF tnen
L C the re cmpiion Of their issues The OIL ior inc
relief of the widows aud orphans oil Inc ohcels, sea
men and marines Of the United States schooner Gram
nus tho Sea Gull the John Adams, and the steamer MIS-
o, md The soop-of. war Peacock, was, alter unoer-
gong amendment in several particulars passed 10 lru
rradnr The Senate then spent some time In executive
session. ., -, ,r,s
In the House. to-day the first business taken up was
Tho resolution of the Senate, fixing on the 2Ith oi lhis
month a. the day far the adjournment OF Congress his
resolution after being amended by substituting the hi
re nra next for the day. assigned by the Senate was a.
d,J The House then resolved itself into Commit
toe f The Whole on the state Of the Unlon and took up
tho b 10 regulate arrests process IN the DIS
trio, Of Columbia and, after discussing nearly all DAY
!, was laid aside be reported The committee next
tool =, the bill 10 renew the charter OF the city oil ASH
;oon and was proceeding with its first reading, when
was received from the Senate, with olil mat
had inst passed that body recharer the District banks
Mr. Campbe moved 10 refer this bill to The Committee
If ,he Whole and Mr.. Weller moved TO lay 1t on The
,abe hut both these propositions being considered iree
mlor we're withdrawn. The House then adjourned
u'''' "''' [GiObe.
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TIE COALITION.

No minor differences Of opinion, witch may prevail
among ourselves until the meeting o the Baltimore
Convention, must be permitted to keep out OF vie"
the serious and irresistible ohectonl which must be
urged against Mr.. CIays election. "7ny Republican
(say WEI agalns, H. Cl,y-one of the most daring ane
dangerous men in America. We shal in the course
few days, unmask oil the mysterious transactions
the coalition between him and Mr. Adams in 1928 =
Meanwhile, we lay before our reades the following
extract:
(From the NashriRe Union, My ~
FALsEHoop CORRECTED I'VE stop he press to make
room for the following card, which cane to hand since
paper went press |, at once, ind forever, put:
quetus TO the defence set up by the Wing papers o
this city, ard especially by the 'Sarit of 20. foE
Mcssrs Clay and Adams, for their imputed corruption
in The Presidential election of lS24-o, ounded upon
falsely alleged recantaon Of that chage by EIPres'-
dent Jackson, in letter to Gen Hasllton of South
Carolina 1t perfectly establishes the isehood of eve
ry allegation and nsinuation, that en- Jackson had
ever written such letter, or changa any opinion
which he had ever formed on the subject The card,
however, needs commentary-it is plain and expll-
cit, and opens The door vide for the admission OF any
feet Gen. Hamilton or the Wings mayhave it in their
power to disclose Will Nh. Clay dare give the same
permission in regard TO all the letters-one letter in
particular he wrote TO the preen editor OF the
Globe, pending the same Presidential election We
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-17
TUESDAY, MAY IA, lS41.

| SENATE.
| M, SEMPLE presented n memorial OF citizens OF
Illinois, praying the establishment Of western A''
mory at Nlussac, in that State. ,,,,..
Mr. FAIRFIELD presented the petition oil William
Brown, for pension.
| Mr. WRIGHT presented a memorial from cItzehs
of Albany praying that the sentence OF cea'h aga'ns,
David Bate for piracy uad murder, may De co"''u'e'
to Imprisonment for life.
Mr.. WHITE presented memorial OF citizens OIL
Wayne county, Indiana, demonstrating against the al
npxaon Of Texas.
Mr.. RIVES presented memorial from citizens oil
Albemarle county and another from citizens OF Flu
wanna county, Virginia, praying mat no alteration may
be made at this time in the present tarif
| Mr. SIMMONS submitted resolution for the print
ing of ] 500 additional copies OF the account oil Inc
changes and notifications IN the commercial systems
of other nations
| Mr. WALKER from the committee on the Judicla-
~, reported bill supplementary to the act TOR the
punishment OF piracy.
| Mr.. BERRlEN, from the committee on the Judlcia-
ry exported bill for the relief oil persons residing
within the repued limits Of the States OF Arkansas or
Louisiana, and beyond The boundary line between the
United States and Texas, established by the COM
missioners appointed TO asceItain the same
The bill for the relief Of the widows and orphans OF
the officers and of the schooners Grampus, Fly
inr FISH &c was read third time, and passed
The bill to abolish the office of Solicitor of the Gene
raj Land Office was read third time, and passed-ayes
%, noes 10
The Senate went into Executive session and after a
considerable time snapt therein, adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. DAWSON presented resolutions of the Legis-
a,ure Of Louisiana in favor of survey of The mouth
of Red river.
The House then went into Committee Of the Whole
and resumed the consideration of the District business
and having been some time engaged therein, reported
the following bills 10 the House:
bill 10 amend aud continue in force the act to in
CORPORATE the inhabitants Of the city of Washington.
An act to incorporate Georgetown College,
A bill for repairing and repaying portion of Penn
syvania avenue:
bill for repairing the roof Of the courthouse al
Alexandria,
A bill for the benefit OF the Howard Institution o
the city OF Washington;
A bill to incorporate The Orphan Asylum and Fee
male Free School of Alexandra, in the District Of
Columbus;
A bill 10 authorize the sale of part Of public
walton No. l3, the city Of Washington, and for other
purposes;
bill supplementary 10 an act entitled can act to
regulate arrests on mense process in the District Of
Columbia;
A bill concerning conveyances or devlses of places
OF public worship IN the District of Columbia; and
bill to amend act entitled Gan act TO incorpo
rate the Alexandra Canal Company" approved 26th
May, 1880
| The House then adjourned.
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vacancy. l vacancy vacancy. VI 'acahcy'
vacancies
Thus, i, appears, tina. of all the Republicans pre-
sent % only voted lay it the table, that to re-
ject it, and % against it, And OF all the Wings pre-
sent viz: 73 there only who voted against the
rejection There were l2 members absent. of whom
were Republicans, and were Wings All the Wings
from Virginia, except Mr.. Goggin, (nbsent0 voted
against the bill We should have expected better
things from the derecl Republicans b" the fact 49,
our party has got into snar at Washington and some
of our friends proved recrean either because, as the
Globe saws they were dissatisfied about some signs Of
splitting on Presidential candidate, or rs others say
about the state Of the Texas question The following
are the names of the absent members
Messrs. Arlington, +. J. Black, A. V. Brown,
Goggin, Hays, Jameson, Purdy, A. Fl. Read, c. "
Reed, Rodney, Thomas Smith and Tucker-l2
~ Mr.. Chappell (Whg, of Georgn,) corrects The
remark of the National nellgencer, that he had voted
against laying the Tariff bill on the table, be-
cause he was "pedged." He declares, that "my vote
was based on my longsettled and unconquerabe hos
ty TO the protective system, and the clear convc-
ton tina. the present tariff, for Ms sake Of protection,
carries up the duties much higher than
of revenue demand by which | mean that greatly
lower rates would produce much and even more re-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-17

The TEXAS MEETlso--An immense meeting was
held in the square in front of the Court House on
Monday evening last to hear discussion on the sub
iect Of annexng Texas to his Union-Capt Thornton
Grimsley in the chair. Alter speech from Prof.
Mcdowell in favor of annexation, Mr.. Mann Butler
took the stand in opposition thereto Al the close Of
his remarks he offered a of resolutions in
dance with the positions taxi cn by him in his speech,
which resolutions laid on the table by decisive
vote L. F. Thomas, Esq then spoke IN reply 10 Mr.
Butler, and followed on The same side by r. S.
Bennerhasse,t, Esq who reviewed the whole question,
refutinp the positions OF Mr.. Butler, point by point
Mr. Treat then offered resolution in favor o; the i'm
mediate ratification Of treaty for the annexation Of
Texas, which was carried with only one dissenting
voice Mr. Ellis, editor of the Old School Democrat,
was then called upon, and addressed the audience ut
some length in avor OF The proposed annexation The
citizens of ST. Louis almost nasse in favor Of the
ratification Ct the treaty. 81. Louis Reporter.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-17
FOR TIE ENC UIRER.
THE ANNEXATION OF TEXAS.

The opening paragraph of Mr.. Cay's letter is cha
recterzed by spirit of disingenuousness and demagog
ism, which is wholly irreconcllable with the high re
putaon he has formerly borne, for boldnsss OF thong
and independence Of conauci. 1t furnishes key t.
The subsequent tone OF the communication, and atford
sure indication to the mos! unsuspecting mind that
in pursuit of the Presidency conscience, sef-respec
and patriotism are alike forgotten.
file petends, that at Raleigh, for the first time during
his late eIeconeerng tour opporuny YVES afforded hin
of committing to paper his ideas upon the subject of
nexation-and in the breath Declares that he for
bore an earlier expression Of sentiment upon the
question: because he did not wish to add another TO the
exciting subjects which now distract the popular mind
Il is we'll known that upon than occasion il
the course of the popular harangues he delivered
he was distinctly questioned as to his opinions upor
the proposed annexation, and as often evaded th
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-17

Republican Candidate for TIC Presideney-"c have
seen with much regret the commoon 10 the Republican
party and trust that the difference existing among lis
members will be restrained within proper bounds. Lei
there be no man worsip-no sacrifice OF The plain and
acknowledged interest Of the country to considerations
merely personal; a we said more than year, ago, we
ought not 10 quarrel about men, for our party rich in
the number of lis able leaders, any ore OF whom will
conduct the Government with the requisite ability The
Delegates from this District will go the Baltimore Con-
venton unpledged TO any man, and we have no doubt
will unite upon such candidate may be most likely to
defeat Henry Clay: motto is that of The r. Enquirer
.7ny Republican against against Henry Cay" senti-
ment in which every man of the party will cordially
unite-[ JFarrenton, Va, Flag Of 50.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-17

MARYLAsp.-The Sixth Congressional District hes
appointed James 4. Stewart delegate 10 The National
conventions and lett han free to make his sslec-
ton The third district The 9Th instant, Bal
lmorc and appointed Gen. B. C. Howard as their de-
lepa,e, adopting the following resolutions:
"Resolued That this Convention approve of the i'm
me date re annexation of Texas 10 the United States.
"Resolred, That at present advised this Conven-
ton approve of the nomination of Cen. Lewis cSss,
or MICHIGAN for President Of the United States
"Resolped Tha, the members of this Convention
pledge their support TO the nominees of the National
Democratic Convention to be held in the city of Bal
timore on the 9Th inst for the purpose Of nominating
cand dates for President and Vice President OF the
Sat
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Williamsburg, MAY II, 1874.
ArrrNrIoN cAPITALISTS.

rE,HE FALMOUTH COTTON FACTORY FOR SALE.-in
pursuance of adopted al late meeting oi te
Stockholders Of the FALMOUTH MANUFACTURING I On
FANNY the under>grci who were appointed Iomhilce of
notice, that the fdmunh 'ouoh
the hiies hihuef nj Iuoc
Auction on The day of June next lai., n' ,he mcAt a
day. Suniy OF the Factory IN me io" o
Falmouth the following seven Thousand I'VE hundred
o f the purchase money he paid IN cash. ana Tue baahce
tcc .ca payable IN TWO ana tfee years.
with in-,ts; on each from the day oil SAFE whr pos
III. purchaser; the deferred payments 10
personal security ana h OH 'he
said Factory And purchaser fail TO comply WIN the terms
of sale The property reod immediately and Without ur-
th.r notice, nj In, risk of the purchaser.
In sale Of This rare opportunity ior pecuiah ~
Capitalists, who, Icy small investment may realize
about three Ia period {" eSaorulha-
all kinds, and tspeciay th u was
of three NJ an annual rent OF TWO
hundred aud tty dolais anu is believed tt
the lessee andin. The difficulty OF the tnes has made
great money. The property Is now IN full and success
full pperuto reasonable To believe that IN these more
PROSPEROUS times rented for much higher But
The Stockholders manage Themselves and rather sell
than In lie hands III private ndvuii or lonla-
nv of individuals who will proper personal alien
ton ii must be immensely valuable.
ar disposed purchase examine the property, or
appv undersigned either OF the ur more particular
information before the day of sale.
ny The of thousand five hundred dollars
ia intended be applied the payment of debt due to the
Bank for which longer accommodation no doubt he ad II
The mn rcluser desire. il. j. w. FORD,
~ WM POLLOCK,
Il. Z l.. MONCURE
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To indicate the views of the people OF Texas, and
to enforce upon our county ths importance of
re-acqong the golden prize, ut the present suspicious
moment We suboIn the following late intelligence,
which we find in the New Orleans Bulletin
Extract of a letter from wealthy and distinguished
citizen Of Texas, TO n gentleman in this City:
"GALvEsToS, April 90, S44.
"Texas has not the elements Of nm independent no
ton She cannot stand alone. She will be obliged 10
+" ask aid If the United States refuse her, Great
Britain will offer her assistance, Tor which she w
" slipuate something 10 be gaIDed-some boon 10 be
granted by us-and depend upon itshe ari gtth. Nos
" what are her favorite projects, md what her poll
" cy They to abolish slavery, and TO gam CON
mercal Advantages. You certainly do not doubt bn,
+" she could have obtained peace for three years
ago if she would but feel the smart Of our
condition. that when she offers, will be the
" ready 10 accept of her terms
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-17

We are reoced to hear of the Of all schemes
which crsdi.able to the parties Interested and
liable to the great public We, therefore, learn will,
pleasure that the iron canal steamer Governor Nc
Dowell is now running to Lynchburg with greatly
increased speed-making her trips 10 and from Lynch
burg in as good time The horse boats did, prior to
her Introduction is "a hours up and 80 down
l47 miles We understand that new boat is being
constructed in New York better suited to the capacity
Of the canal; as she will be considerably lighter and
otherwise better constructed-thereby promising as
much speed as will be satisfactory 10 the public. She
will be ready to run by the last Of July. The fare by
the steamer is at reduced and reasonable rates.
The packel boats still continue to receive the Gvo-
rabls support Of the travelling community.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-17
May II

SsANDS,S Observation-Disclosures Of appetite, indigestion
dyspepsia heartburn, easXitis or inflammation Of e slo
mach ali proceed from cause being unhealthy
ton Of gastric juice bile The savary glands no Longer
send forth and the liver acrid bile Then
follows acdy stomach emtaon of wind distress after
eating oppression prrcoce headache and nausea ire
muls scusatio:s and variety of other peculiar feelings
known only 10 sufferer For these and kindred diseases,
new remedy awned upon the world having for It's object
Tho ri suffering humanity. Sarsapara entire
lv vegetable composition, is its operation Pecnia entering
into The circulation, coming in contact with the
of disease and dispacing unhealthy seccon by eaen
ns lis influence every part the body and causing general
reaction when health succeeds debility and disease
az For particulars advertisements in this and other city
papers, 80, 49, ....
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and by Druggists generally the principal cities in the
Frice 81 per bole-6 bottles for S..
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