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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-24

Texas continues TO be the grea, question Of The dsv
1t is, FIR The present. the Aarons Rod which swallow,
up oil the rest. 10 obedience this public sen,meo,
shall lay before readers large portion -
The most important documents Of the day In TN.
morning paper, we lay before them Mr. Woodburv's
letter.a large portion Of Mr. Walkers mns,erlv let
ter, which shall finish on Tuesday, and a verv
important letter from Chancellor B bb of Kentuckv
for which indebted TO his CORE spondents IN
Baltimore. Notwithstanding the idolatrous m.n.
worship, which distinguishes the Clay Party. more
shamelessIy than any other clique which has ever
risen up in this country, Mr. Clay is destined to feel
the action Of his Ultra init T1as notions upon his
future prospects. He will probably lose Kentucky il,
self. And We know General Jackson is ofopnlon ,ha,
he will lose all the South and the West IL said thu,
Mr Clay was in no very good humor when be left Wash
ingon, in relation to this that his
friends had deceived him about the force of the public
sentiment on that question. Certain it is, that his
grossly Inconsistent course in relation 10 Texas is
calculated to impair, in eminent degree his char.
acter, as cons sent ard honest statesman in The
eyes OF every American. Who went further, in 1920
IN resisting The ccsslon of declaring, even,
that the Treaty was imperative, and that we had no
light TO cede i, /; And who nor goes further in re.
slsting the voluntary reannexaon of the very terri
tory which be then denied our right 10 cede to
Mexico
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-24

The Norfolk Herald charges va with Inconsistency.
in that first ress; the assumption OF The debts OF
the present States of the Unonand get that We are
willing to take Texas, and with her, the assumption OF
the pa yment of her debts. We content ourselves with
giving in return for this rebnke, small piece OF nd
vlce-thnl is 10 say, the next time lie writes upon any
subject TO understand little better what he is writing
about. Let the Editor of the Herald read over the 9th
and 9th articles Of the Treaty with Texas. He will
find that the United Stats are not TO pay one cent oil
The deb, of Texas, except out of the lands she IS 10
cede 10 The Herald ought ALEC 10 know, that
her vacant lands are commensurate 10 the payment &"
any debt which may thus for Texss,
even my debt which We may contract to pay TO
Mexico # she should agree To cede the foil,
tenslve territory, which MIR. Calhoun asks a, her
hands
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-24
From n. .Badi,ouian.

IMPORTANT CORRESPONDENCE
The correspondence between the Secretary at State
and the British Minister, in to-day paper, will arrest
general attention.
Il w,ll be how easily Mr.. Calhoun brushes away
the cobwebs of diplomacy, and as,ounds John Bulls
Envoy by confronting him with the true meaning Of
his words.
The most amusing thing about the spondence,
il not in the annals of diplomacy, s thu fact, that sub
sequs writing his letter to Nj, Calhoun, MIR Pack
enhnm has found it necessary TO write home 10
tain what construction should be put the letter
and whether or not his letter contains "denia
Of the charges made by our Government.
The csn;-eyed Eagle is watching the Lion.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-24
The New Orleans Republican Of May ~

says:
"By the arrival of the Neptune, Mexican steam
ship which left Vera Cruz the Sd inst VIZ ea."
that the reportof Santa Annals death was mere 10
brcaton. She brings nothing interesting in the ny
of intelligence She has come hher for repairs 10
war steamers GaudaIoupe and Monteznma sa'ieo W
New York the 20,h ult. for similar purpose
This does not look much like an anticipated "a' ."
the part Of Mexico
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-24

leading feature in the administration of our Govern.
ment.'
ed the meeting with his usual fervor rather howeve,
with little exrsvagont enthusam; md de declared "b,
Mr. Clay, jet with the inequalities of the Sontb
bis retreat North, let's ly his Parlhian arrow; it has
not Grsz'd Mr.. Tyler, but has killed every friend he
has South OF the Potomac, Of whom in the face
OF this mighty Southern question: will politically sur
vve the autumnal equinox; whilst Mr.. Van Buren,
far more ds'neressd and generous, has only Killed
himself"
a. We have on hand, and shall ende TO publish
in Tuesday paper, the proceedings Of meetings IN ia
vor OF Annexation, wSch have been held IN Dinwd.
die, Mathews, wy the! Fuuquier, Norfolk, &c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-24
Extract IF n letter from
"BREsrsviLLE, Prince William county,

"BRESrsviLLE, Prince William county,
May q, 1874 )
"On Saturday last, regimenta muster held
here, ond according 10 previous advertisement Of
some weeks meeting took place TO express their opt
Mons in regard to the annexation of Texas The meet
ing, OF course large and enthusiastic in support OF
Texas. Resolutions in favor of the measure were
adopted and one releasing the Delegates to the Ba
;nose Convention from my supposed instructions TO
vote for Mr. Van Buren,, and substantially rsccmmend-
ing Gen. Cuss, Colonel Johnson and Mr.. Woodbury..
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-24

EXTRACT Of letter from Hashington May 81.
awe learn, that Thomas Marshall of Kentucky is out
in the hu>tngs for Texas and for Texas candidate.
So is Judge Green of Tennessee, and several other Of
their most distinguished wings"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-24

| We owe an apology 10 Mr.. Ex-Speaker White of Ken
lucky for not answering his letter II reached
u. in the country lie demands Of US our for
calling him g Pagiari.t." We now furnished with
the evidence and will satisfy him Tuesday, TO his
| hearts content
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-24

,..,,,ed ovoiIs himself Of this opportunity
Inc u"' NJ, Calhoun the assurance of bis h'gh
con sderaton
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-24
Tuesday, May u, 1874.
SEN IE

The President pro tenn. submitted communication
from The Secretary of the Navy in relation 10 MIR.
Coils submarine experiments 1t states that Mr..
Colt has been paid in cash SI5, 05063
And in materials, 2,353oO
bill has been also presented with MIR. Colts or
der the department for SS26 65 which was not paid
for want Of funds
Memorials IN fnvor OF annexation were presented
from Illinois, by Mr.. Breese from Hartford, Connec-
tcyt, by Mr. Woodbury. from Newburyport, Massa-
shuset,s, by Mr.. Choate.
Remonstrances against annexation were presented
from Ontario county, N York, by Mr.. TaIlmadge, and
from Bssfsld, Michigan, by Mr. Woodbridge.
Mr.. Buchanan presented memorial largely signed
By citizens Of Baltimore favor OF the passage OF the
law fixing the day for c"ctng electors of President and
Vice President one and the day throughout the
Union.
Mr.. Huntington, from the Committee on Commerce,
reported the Eastern and Western Harbor bills without
amendment, and recommended their passage. Also, q
bull 10 authorize the landing Of foreign salt the
RICH, bank Of the Mississippi.
Mr.. Baynrd, from The Committee 90 Naval Affairs,
reported bill for the establishment OF Naval School.
The Senate then went into the consideration Of Exc
cutive business, and, after some time spent therein,
adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr.. Elmer from the Committee of Elections, mads
report in the of the contested election between
Messrs. John w. Jones and John NJ Bolts The re-
port awards the seat to The Hon. John W. Jones by
largely increased majority.
The House then resolved itself into the Committee
of the Whole, Mr. Dromgoole in the Chair, and re-
sumed the consideration of the bill making nppropra
tons for the naval service, and after discussion in
which Messrs Oven, Belser, Atkinson, Hunt Of New
York. Morse, and others participated, the House ad
journed.
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CONGRESS- w,g,.,d,n,s proc..d;,q,

VUNCNESS-H caa'aay's Pr0cteaings.
The Senate to-day passed 10 ,hIrd reading The bill
for the redemption of the cancelled Treasury notes
which we're stolen and again put into circulation, and
postponed efnitey by vote Of 90 TO 10, the bill
from the House regulating and rerenchng the pay of
the army. The remainder of the day was occupied
in Executive session.
The House, to-day, at early hour, went into Com
mittee of the Whole the state OF the Union, and
sumed the consideration of the bill making nppropra-
tons for the naval service the discussion OF which
continued until o'clock. AL that hour, the commit
in pursuance of the resolution adopted yesterday,
proceeded to vote on the pending amendments and
such as were offered After disposng of some amend
men.s, the committee rose and reported this bill as
amended, to the House After adopting few reso.
utons, and disposing OF some Executive communica-
tons on the Speakers table, the House adjourned.
Globe.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-05-24

WAsmISeToN, April 80, 1914
The undersigned, her Britannia Maesys Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plen po,en,iary, has had
the honor TO receive the note which the honorable
John C. Calhoun, Secretary Of State Of the United
States, pleased 10 address to the undersigned on
the 9th of this month, in reply 10 the note Of the
derslgned of the 18th instant 10 answer to Mr. Cal
houns Of the day preceding, relating 10 the des-
patch of the Earl Of Aberdeen, Of which copy was
delivered to the late Secretary of State, Mr. Upshur
his request.
Mr.. Calhoun's notes Of the above mentioned dates
have been transmitted by the undersigned, for the in.
formation of her Majesty's Government.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-26

t~VUtVtHHtttH'H'
AT meeting OF the officers Of the s7rh Regi-
ment Virginia militia, held at The Court House
in the county of King William, on the 9Th OF
November, 1874, the design oil which beng The
better organization of the militia OF the Stale
Col Benjamin +. Dahney presiding and Ed
mund Lilllepage acting as Secretary: The OBJ
ject of the meeting was clearly and forcibly ex-
planned by Capt. Thomas Robinson, and upon
his motion the following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted.
!. Rs0lred. That the officers Of all the Reg-
ments composing the militia OF this Common
wealth, he requested TO hold Convention in the
city of Richmond, on The first Monday in Janua-
~ next, for the purpose of devising somc plan Tor
The better organization and dicipline OF the mill
tia of the State; by which, military spirit al pre-
sentdepressed and whitening, may be revived and
encouraged.
,. Resoired, That We earnestly entreat our bro
Their officers in each Regiment Of The State, TO
take up directly this subject which is OF 80 much
importance, and so utterly neglected, and ap-
ront delegates 10 meet US in said Convention.
g. Rtsoled, That in The appointment OF dele
gates 10 said Convention we recommend 10 each
Regiment 10 appoint its delegate or delegates in
the General Assembly 10 represent them, in part,
in said Convention.
4. Remlred That Col B. F. Datney, Ii. Col
T. B. Liulepage, Major William s Fontaine,
Captain Thomas Robinson, Captain Robert
Campbell, Captain Hardin Littlepage, Captain
James G. While, Captain Sterling |. Liscomb,
Captain Junus B. Roane, Captain Henry Aylelt
and Captain VIM. Hill, Aylet Halves, Esq,
and Adjulant Lewis Littlepage be appointed de-
legates 10 said Convention.
;. ResoireG, Thatthese proceedings be publish
ed in the Richmond Enquirer and Wing
BENZ F. DABNFY Py.s'i
EnAlEAn I.IrrLkpAnr Sk.'n
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-26
MISCELLANEOUS.
THE NEW CABINET.

The next enquiry is who will compose the Ca
hine, OF President Polk7 This enquiry may safe
~ 90 on for some time, without receiving an an
swer Il has been prophesied of Col. Polk, that
he would one day be President, and the Demo-
Gratis have felt, ever since he was Speaker OF Inc
House, that he was the controlling spirit, where
ever he appeared; yet he has now been 50 sudden
Is brought forward and elected that there has not
been time or disposition for arrangements oil tins
sort II is safe 10 say that no bargains have been
made, no factions conciated By promises 10 Their
chiefs no arrangement malured. The President
will come into office perfectly free from all per-
sonal obligations He will owe no man
ANYTHING, and This will be a most important
and commanding advantage. In subordinate
stations il has been felt that no man was au,hori-
zed to make pledge or promise OF personal ma
iure, and not one, we venture 10 say, has been
made Our impression is that the President elect
does not himself know who are 10 compose ms
Cabinet; and il will only be upon mature consul
la,ion that he can determine. Although the South
ern and Western States, or rather South western
have voted with great unanmity, yet Mr.. L. is
fortunately the man Of no section; for the Middle
the extreme North. and the extreme East, will
claim him I, is known that South Carolina
and the friends Ut MIR. Calhoun generally, We're
cordial in their approval OF The nomination, ana
the Empire Stale viii he entitled 10 her accusom-
ed Importance. As TO names, We do not expecl
that the great men who have grown old III the ser,
vice OF the country, will, many Of them, DC called
upon. Ii is uouns America which rules now
Journal oJ Commerce.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-26
LATEST FROM TEXAS.

We Yesterday received dates from Galveston
10 the ID inst, being three days later than our last
accounts We have butt few items OF intelligence
10 lay before our readers.
The Galveston News contains letter rom
Corpus Christi, dated Oct. 22d, which confirms
the report published some weeks since oil the &C.
scent OF about five hundred Camanche Indians,
headed by the noted chief Santa Anna, upon
yoncAo near Guerrero called 'Ia Pabrialto, ="
which they completely destroyed, killing over
sixty persons.
The letter adds The following particulars;
1.-The Indians were afterwards attacked by the
troops of Mier and Guerrero, hut they defeated the
troops, killing about forty and taking one piece
of artillery, which they threw into the Rio Salado.
They then continued into the interior, killing and
taking prisoners until they reached China, 100
miles from the Rio Grande, there destroying Tie
Rancho Ramiras. They were attacked by 600
troops. who defeated the Indians and took from
them near 200 prisoners which they had TAKEN
The loss on the side OF the Indians Is about 81,
among whom is said TO be their chief, Santa Anna.
The Mexicans were still in pursuit six days ago.
Accounts from Corpus Christi state further,
that Arista is in command OF the Northern irol,-
Tier, and il was reported that VOL had halt way
proclaimed against the Government.
The place was in 4 perfect state of Quietness,
and trade was very good.
Tie las, mails received al Galveston from the
interior, contain intelligence OF the ratification OF
the long.talkcd Of Indian Treaty with the Ca
manches and ten other of the wild Indian tribes
The President arrived at Washington on the 18th
nl,., having accomplished this important object.
Should peace be restored between the Texans and
The Indigenous Indians on her borders all must
acknowledge il an event OF no ordinary charac-
Ter.
The indicator published at Washington.
saws: ''rhe contamination OF this Treaty, il KEEP,
sacred by both parties, will do more 10 advance
the true interests OF the West than dozen com
panies OF mounted men. Our prospects are,
indeed, Frightening, and ii OH: people will only
curb their martial spirit, and tam their attention
10 the soil, our only true source Of wealth, Texas
must prosper It's industry alone that makes us
happy aud conIcn'ed and This Treaty is, IN our
opinion, as beneficial aseven that OF annexation
President Houston has entirely recovered lis
health Nsic Orleans P,c0uHRs.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-26
COMMERCIAL RECORD.
RICHMOND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. %
UhoLesoLe pJiers Current

Wholesale Prizes Current.
! ToBAcco-Lugs, 81 so ,; common leaf 3 \
4; Tor stcmming and common manufacturing pur-
poses, & :; fine manufacturing. 5 IL; receipts
! light Put little Of old Tobacco now Offering
( New begins 10 arrive treely-and sales have been
made al from Fl - 10 t. Is, accordingt 10 qualily
| F'LorR-Saes OF mountain flour, Richmond IN
8. spection, have been made from the Basin Bank
al -; ont Of store 81.
WnEAr-Whire Whea, o., 81; red 9ai a
% but i.tle coming in.
/ CoRN-35 4 40.
OArs-23 cents from Railroad and Wagons.
SrGARs-Sales during the week. al auction
have been made at slight decline from former
rates. We now quote 81 Croix, = a ~: Porto
Rico, Of fair quality, "a =; New Orleans "a =!
LoaF SuGAR-Snsc LOAF, l0.aii; double rr-
fined, IL. a ~; lump do, 9: 10.
MoLaSsEs-New Orleans. in bbls.. 80 a 81: p
Rico 2Sa30
SALr-From the Wharf, 5 Go, Liverpool GIc,l
from Stores, 81 20.
corrEE-Lagura, u; Rio, 81 a :; Cuba, c:
G.; 81. Domingo ), a &.
BAcOS-Western Sides, on, of store, 81 81;
Shoulders Il a g.
LARp-6. a dull.
Fisn-Herrings, No /, 81: No. =, 3 50; gross
;; Shad, : a : 30 MackeIel, No. /, II 3D. NJ. :,
y Il y 0U
IRoN-Ur Country bar. S77l So Tre,iegar,
50 90; Swedes, - a 90; English, Is 20
NAILS Assorted. 4ia4:
SHor-Va Wythe Shot Tower ); Youle's, .,
WOODS a 30 e.
CoTTox-Fair quality, =.
corToS GARSs-Rchmond and Manchester.
Nos. 3 10 II, Is G: from IL 10 Is l9c.
FE.THERs-2s 30 c.
SplRITs-Balt;m0re Whisky in bbIs.. ~ c.
hhds, %! a 2Gi; Virginia apple brandy, 81,
81 a 40 c.
LlMg-From dock 90 cents
LEADS 81 c.
LgArnEa-Alarked good, light weights Is.
10; middle do ~ -; heavy, II; damaged Ia
Il l3i c.
HipEs-Green. c. cured: Spanish, lIalG.
CAxDLrs-Spermace, 81 4 IS; patent lallow.
II! II; mould. o. 10; adamaniinc, -; dia-
phane, 81.
CnocoLaTE-si acc.
BrrreR-A lot OF Mountain. 80 kegs. from
wagons, No !. was Yesterday sold at -. c
CuEEsE-G! a l.
OFfu-Bran, : c; Shorts, S G Brown STUFF.
l5c.: Ship Stuff 20 25 C.
Ors-Fall Sperm. Il Us; Winter do, 10,
Linseed. ~ a - per gallon; Tanners do Sl2 1
IL per bbl
PL.srER-Lump, at Rockets, by the cargo, -
o5a3
Sosr-Lee's, ) "A 81; CoIsale>, 3. 4 cents.
STARcH-1. Sc
BErswAY-2 - n - T..
FREiGIrs Nothing doing TO foreign potts.
New York-Flour per bb, - cents Coal a :
cents per bushel; Tobacco -. per hid; boxes ~
Cts, kegs -. Philadep Flour, very lIule &C
ins: Tobacco - per hid, Is cts for boxes, ~
for kess-but little going; Coal, Cts. per bushe
Richmond measure.
FREcnrs on THE CAHsL-To Lynchburg AM
Intermediate places, 10 Cts. per 100 lbs.
ExcuAx5g-E Magh: On London 10! percent
premium. Domcair New York Checks |
per cent. prem. Philadelphia a prem; BaIu-
more per cent prem. North Carolina Bank
notes large !, small per CT discount; South Ca
rolina per cent dis; Saynnnah per cent. dis.
Augusta per cent dis; Tennessee 3per cen.
dis; Alabama L a per cent. dis; Specie ! le!
cent. prem.
BANK AxD STATE SrocKs-Farmers' Banb
Stock 500 per share Virginia Bank do. So; EA-
change Bank 90. 100; State Stock 1876; Jane
River and kanawha Bonds 100.
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1kfeJ,ttyo1ru asnnta1a:ets

IL another that Inc Shareholders elected him; then
tho Tariff men and the Free Traders coalesced.
Al orc lime, We hear that the Native Americans
vent IN mass for the Democrats; and, again, that
all the foreigners sustained our party. Some
Whiss swear that all the Catholics marched 10
the polls and threw their ballots tor Polk--and we
know that great many Proiestanis voted against
Mr.. Clay. Now, if these Wing journalists are
all 10 be believed. ii is far from strange that Mr.
CLAY should have been beaten; il only excites our
wonder that he should no, have been orerwielmed
by Young Hickory" These Wing gentlemen
should compare notes and agree upon some fixed
ruie for constituting their late defeat. The reasons
they separately assign arc SO discoIdanl, that they
destroy each other.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-26
For Mc EnqH6tI
CLAIMS OLE COLLEGES.

To lie Rcr. b. w. Smith, Of augusta county:
Reverend and Dear Sir-As it is prOJnjic the
General Assembly of Virginia will suspend the
making of President for 1919, ill after Mr.
Folks Inauguration, il may direct its attention 10
the GREAT CAUSE OF EpucATIoS during this winter.
Knowing, from long period Of most intimate
and friendly acquaintance with you. that YOU can
do ''thc State muci service" BIZ making public
your long-considcrcd and welldise,,e,i views ON
this subject, will you allow IN old friend 10 urge
you 10 address series of papers 10 the Lessla-
lure on this subject, commencing without delay!
take the liberty thus publicly 10 address you,
without any previous consultation with you. be-
cause know others cooperate with me- in the
call, and because, knowing yon 10 be patriot,
you will not withhold your valuable opinions or
this mos, interesting and important subject. The
object, however, Sir ofthis note, is more particu-
larry 10 request you 10 make an appeal 10 the Ge-
neral Assembly in behalf Of the Colleges-ins;i-
tuions. which most excellent friend OF yours
(now in Heaven, make no doubt once justly
said had been treated with siep-molhcr's cruelty
and slep-molhers severity by the Legislature
If you accomplish nothing Immediately, You viii
materially aid in awakening or forming an ELI
lghtened public sentiment towards these valua
bic and neglected Summaries OF learning.
Nov. 10, 1911. w.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-11-26

Tie Lexington observer" upon hearing OF
Mr. Claws defeat. ION the 10th inst) declares,
that henccor;h the Office no longer be regard
ed as the reward Of nigh and distinguished merit,
but Of him who will lruckle most, who will be
most ohedienl TO the behests OF iactons-who
will cringe with the most slavish fear, 10 unprin-
cipled political demagogues-who will promise
10 shower in greatest pToiusion the "spoils of vic
torr"-who in short is expected 10 cleave most
firmly 10 every interest, except the interest and
welfare of his country"
The same sentiment is expressed by almost all
the Wing press. IL is in fact urged as the great
est cens,irc upon Mr.. Folks defeat of Mr. Clay.
We shall no, stop 10 defend Mr.. Polk against the
unfounded attack the Observer II is false, hathc
has played the 'unprincipled demasogue' promis-
ing 10 shower the >poil> olviciory, &c. This charge
is much more applicable 10 Mr.. Clay himself
But the other proposition is equally irrevelant,
and out Of place Isl. The friends OF Mr.. Clay
assume that he is most eminenllv qualified for
an Etccutirc Office which is not true, as it does
not tall strictly within the range Of his abilities;
and his temper, moreover, does mol suit the office
and 2dly, allowing what they say OF his abilities
To he true they entirely lose sight OF the still
more important question Of The political prinei-
pies he would carry with him into the Admins
,ration, and the measures which he would earnest
ly recommend If they are counter to those OF
the great body of the people-if the people con-
slider him Federalist in his principles, and itthey
reprohate National Bank and a high Tariff,
does it follow that they are 10 prefer him, not
wiihsandng his abilities i? What Republican
would vote for Alexander Hamilton if he had
been candidate, and YET he was an ADLER man
than Henry CLAY?