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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15

scribb!er in the "Charlottesve Advocate" (who
signs hlmsel; "Foir Play, that is, according the
Newtouian definition of lc40) unfair enough to coil
Mr.. Clay "the true aud genuine Republican,, and Mr.
Van Buren, he jase and conmserjtit and bastard Re-
publican" Where are his proofs mat MIR. Clay "@as
good Republican when he left the Sashes Of Iano-
er:' Why he scarce youth when he left Han
over, and could not then have had any politics n, all
When he left Virginia for Kentucky more than 46 years
years ago. he proessed to be Republican; but Mr. Clay
not the only politician of the age who has become
turn coat in 16 ycarsAnother proof according TO Fan
Play) is, tha, he 's'gnalIzed hnself in many hdrd
Tough, battle with the Federasis of the present and
former times " Present times No, Sir; he fights no"
alongside of them, and not against them. And If he did
fight them in 1911, when he opposed Bank, he took
good 10 change his opinions about The Bank in
1916 and to support that unconstitutional institution
and internal improvements and n Tariff, and the
strongest Federal measures; and Declares that he wi
not be embarrassed by the peculiar opinions oil
the Old Dominion" which he has thoroughly repu-
dated This Fair Play writer says. he does not be-
leve there any ''cedibe evidence of the fact that
Mr. Jefferson has spoken dIspafaglngly OF Mr.. Clay
and if there be, he claims il Of those who are the
keepers Of his secrets Secrets! Has not this serb
bier seen the letter of Colonel Randolph published a,
Charlottesville about twenty years ago, and recently
republished:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15
The Richmond Wing tells thrice in one article

The Richmond Wing tells US thrice in article
that, 1910, they had $4,000 copies of their address
struck off, but this year. learn, they have only $4,000
of their present address Are they afraid Of dissent
mating their real doctrines so widely, However, a
small edition OF their own will be sulcient We will
attempt to supply their deficiency by our multiplying
copies for them, and also eiecira!ly supplying them
with copies of ".lctctonS Rcreiations' We shall
fresh their memories with this celebrated document,
ard "keep II before the people Mr.. Newton has
obtained enyiabe notoriety which he did not dare
to anticipate. His letter goes forth day, and,
when he wakes the next day, he "busies 10 find II
fame"
But his advice is all thrown away upon the friends
to whom he addressed his lessons. Mr. Clay himself
needs il, and his friends here viii profit by il.
They still pursuing the uncandd game which
they p!acliscd in 1910 We have small, but pregnant
evidence of this ''want Of candor, now before US
They have just issued pamphlet copy of the proceed
nVs uf their late "Hhig State C0nrcaon, and in the
Appendix, they have thrown some "imp0rtgat D0rn-
mcnis" as they profess To call them. At the end o!
this, under the head OF "Pubiic Lands" they have
snhjoined some remarks from s'lhe Richmond Enqui-
rer" Of December, 1881, (more than twelve years
ago)-mu,la.ing and garb.ing the whole article, aid
stripping IL Of two Of lis most important features LIST
The money, If arci managed by the States, (and many
Of them certainly did abuse the Distrbutabe Fund OF
&c so as to be tempted engage in wild projects and
plunge into heavy debs,) might have been useful 10
the States in the say we slated bnt the Distrbu-
ton proposed in 1881, was at a time when the public
Treasury was swelling with more treasure than they
knew what to do Without notc, the distribution
s proposed when The Treasury Of The United States
is in want of the very money which is to be gvsn
away. 2dly. That required, before any disposition
could he made Of the Proceeds OF the Public Lands,
that the Constitution should be amended to JUST
fy the Distribution. But now, Mr. Clay and his satcl-
lies rushing to their favorIte measures without
any warrant from the Constitution. This suppresao
r,ri paftnkes unfortunately Of the nsdous policy
which they pursued in l-l0 and which NJ. Newton
80 Justly reprobales. But are bound 10 throw out
third suggestion 1t 10 get clear Of apprehent
ed struggle between the Uned States and the States,
for the public lands within their borders, that
disposed acquesce the sale TO those States OF the
public domain, and The subsequent distribution Of
the Bat experience has proven, that the dan
ger of struggle was much exaggerated. aud more
time and reflection have shown that the remedy might
have been dangerous than tic disease; for the
subsequent payment OF the stocks given by the States
for the purchased lands, aud the efforts 10 shufll. of
from them such an immense debt, night have led 10 an
alternative still more dangerous and fearful.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15

ANorHER SAMrLEor WHO CASpouR We publish
ed few days since. The last page Of our paper, an ar
tcls from the n. Y. Pebeian, giving the expenses oil
Mr.. Van Buren, administration for the four years
stating the 1cho'c AT near Ill millions, yet calcu-
ating the average per annum at less than % millions
IL seems be evidently OF the Dress-he III
% being misprinted into -putting 1t % instead oil -
millions We did not detect the error and 1t has mp
peared several other papers Yet thought was PLAIN
y upon face extracted from another paper, what does
sneaking scrihbIer in the Charlottesville Advocate
who signs hms II "Investigutor, say why, that II
is ga specimen OF the Jesuitca character OF the Rich
mopd Enquirer tina, at useless to expose the
old sBareiace Of Ike Enquirer 1t is certainly useless
to expose this trek in the correspondent oil the Char
Iouesrile 4dcoeafs--because the knorS he has
been living about us; and If correct one OF his MS
representations to-day, he viii go back to the same
"dirty work" tomorrow. 1t is just like the candid
honest Federallsls Of 40.
As we write, we receive letter from Charles City
enclosing us copy of the Wing humbug pamphlet
"Facts from the Record" which lie informs u.s. Mr.
Hill Carter, the Federal candidate tor Congress- Us
throwing into general circulation. 1t represents the
average expenditure of Mr. v Burens Administration
to be more than 33 millions Of dollars Our CORES
pendent need give himself unnecessary uneaslness
about this new hnmbug. We shall spike that gun
soop and pretty effectually too Mr. Ewing, the Wing
Secretary of the Treasury himself states the average
at less than % millions and the last year only al So
$50, $50 3l-above nine millions less than the frs
year--and the expenses were still further IN rapic
process of reduction. We repeat that this gun Will be
spiked directly Col Hubbard, in this days paper, has
given il one blow-"Aristides" gives It another We
understand that General Dromgooe is preparing re
ply to this dsgenuous Text book OF the Feds, and vii
expose all its presentations about the debts liza
bities &c, of the Administration OF Mr.. " buren, NJ
capable and trust that he Will execute
his work as spe eddy as possible falsehood is scou
ing the land whilst Truth is putting on her boots
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15

TIME HOUSE OF lSDJSTRY.-Thc Board of Managers of
The Union Benevolent Society respectfully inform the
o Richmond that they prepared orders their De
posory for description OF plain fancy needle work
and oc manufat who may have clothing
provide for their hands he furnished the shortest
article Of servants made Of the
he market affords.
All goods the Depository purchased al The lowest
wholesale prices and sold, when made into clothing,
small advance the original il being the sole
the establishment of The Depository
ploymeni INDECENT females who have other
port
Gentlemen who may have linen te made any
Gle of APPAREL have done in the style,
very reasonable Families will find n inter
csr 10 have wotk done the Depository,
ing themselves viii also bctow blessing portion the
community greatly need their sympathy aid
Specimens work he the Depository, where, also
are for sale chdrens dresses and many plain fancy articles
Depository at Mr. Duhan's old stand, above the Banks
March Is 99-4t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15

AZ We understand, tina, Jno. Mason, Esq Judge
of the Federal Court OF this CrcuD has
eddy been applied b. the Pfesidentto accept
his Cabinet Il is scarcely necessary for to say that
the office OF Secfstary Of the Navy was unsolicited
directly or indirecty-and that, iiterng to Mr.
NJ i, is equally honorable in the President to offer it
Mr. Mason consents accept the Office, II the Senate
will confirm the nomination. lie goes in without any
political pledges-without the schles, modification vi
his opinions or his preferences The President invites
him to cooperate with the Executive Department, be.
cause important negotiations, now in progress, and
others about to commence, require pure and dsinterest-
ed minds in his Cabinet. No man IN Virginia can go
into the Executive Government, with cleaner hands
and purer heart than John Y Mason. His talents and
qualifications are known 10 the Union We need not
express the hore, that Mr. NJ. viii keep himself nloo
from all the ntgues oi party and all the aspirations
Of the Presidential contest-because we satisfied
from the character of the man, that he has spirit
above al! thisthat he will do his duty TO his country
AMID the lmpoi aut questions that are present
ed 10 the adminiStrat lon-WIthout mingllng the
strife Of the battle eldwthout taking any part for
araas any candidate for the Presidential Chair. This
is the true path Of interest and Of glory, for any man
who goes into the Cabinet at the present moment
That Mr. Mason will have the common 20 see it,
and the nnfaerpg ftmness 10 pursue it, do en-
terrain moments doubt
IL is not yet time for to hear Of Mr.. Cahouns de-
cision We presume and hope he will accept the
office, equally unex pectedy equally hcnorably
ferfed upon him. We should judge from the tone OF
the Charleston Mercury and OF hrs friends every
that he wall not hesitate 10 accept it,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15
CHARLES WORTHAM,

LOTTERY VE.NDEK, RICHHOVJ, III,
Is all ready supply Tickets in all Of Ihr Lotteries {"
Mcssts. C. Gregory Co, and on the same terms As adve
,scd hy them, either by the packages single ticket
Capital Prizes in Lotteries 10 be drawn soon:
March liih-S35. 29i, 1000, G,000 &c-Tickets $40
l6,h-Sa5, 900, 10000, 1000, Ac.-l'lckets SlO
:.rd.-s3o 900, 1000, 400, &c-1icketS 10 so
3ath.-SGO 600, in of 10000 each, &c-Tcses SO
NJ All confidential, and attended to with dispatch
Drawing Of the Alexandria Lottery, Class No !? March %
. - 10 2l II q 81 SO > az 10 D.
Nos % 80 It, half prize Of 5000, sold at this ohee. On ,
NnrlhI
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15
N0TICC no cnrNTRY MERCnANTs.

NOTICE TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.
f. WATKINS dealer in Boots, Shoes Trunks Carpet Bags,
y. Backing doors below MeSsrs Wadsworih Turner
Co. respectfully inform Country Merchants, Farmers aud pur-
chasers generally Spring Stock Of BOOTS and SHOES
win been selected with much
care and purchased and celebrated manufacu
upon the favorable and advantageous terms lie viii
be receiving this week, additions Ia his stock
which will many pretty Goods unsurpassed
fashion also almost arrival from the North
such additions 10 his stock will render attractive and
pee.
No pains shall spared please and give entire satisfaction
ALL application and attention 10 The interest oi
INV cusoancrs and all who favor me with 4 call
u,r,, X 99-wif
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15
March 10

(,ETUS This celebrated Racer and Stallion viii stand The On
~ suing season al my Stables Louisa county, two miles
South Of the Court five dollars The season. p1!a
HE The ls lav October stiy dollars To insure Ia
in foa jolr the eroono tie paid when The mare
: served.
stood higher Market an horse seat 10 We
United States with the exception al RowiUn.
Gems H nv Iybalebnur dam Lama, tulanna Cerhice by
Woodpecker Trenham Cuneonde, by Blank Cullen Araban
Par,o ander brother Granllan uenes Chestnut Arabian,
snnker in. POINDEXTER, in.
GAIN
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15

We shall publish with great pleasure, Tuesday,
well written description (by an Observer) of The dis
cusson between Messrs. Seldom and Rhodes at Ches
terield Court. short communication in to-day 5 pa
per must suffice for the present. The exclamation 0
The rabd Fed addressing himself 10 Seddon) speaks
more than volumes the deep impression which he
produced-"Sir, we should be proud never 10 20,
here again" We have no doubt, before the campaigt
is over every Fed in the State, hcarer or orator, con
stiluen ecctor, will be equally proud never to see
him, hear him, or feel him-Scott, Braxton, Smith
Giles, F,tzhugh, Bedinger, Wallace, w. Daniel, A
Bernard, G. B. Samuels, &c, &c, likewise Gu
Orators will be Legionand they viii carry with then
all The force of the old Roman Legion. Our Ches
ter6eld Correspondent concludes with saying tina
sMr Seldom is rendering invaluable services to on
cause and laying foundation deep and steadfast il
The affections OF the Democratic party"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15

We have been perfectly wiling to MAKE the child,
bargain with the MadsonIaa ale; me alone and
will let you alone" We have seen articles IL
its recent Nos, which did not approve /; but VT
have remained silent We were reluctant, by saying
any thing against the MaLsonian al this tune, even
appear wiling 10 ,hwa,t Mr.. Tylers wishes. We were
perfectly wiling tina. he should take his chances wit!
either or both Of the Conventions, which tc
meet at Baltimore IN May next--though we DIS
approved OF some OF the suggestions which were
thrown out in The Aadisonan connexion with these
movements We hare not met, however, similar for
bearance on the part of the Observation-Disclosures, we
presume, unfortunately prefer Nj. Van Buren,. Yet
we can bear these attacks we'll as most men. Ne,
Merfforc, pass 0csr the hits in the last Mad,sonan,
with the single remark, that as the alad,sonan alri-
bues greater influence 70 III. Enquirer the South
than i; ever claimed or possessed, trust (lnd ia
our conscience believeD we have not used any in
huence we may happen TO possess, in The impro-
per way that is specified in the Madisonan. "Sup.
pressing rising merit and UNFOLDING med'ocriy for the
last fifteen years We d no; fteI the justice Of the
compliant, nor do We very veil what motive we
could have had IN provoking lt-CeraInly, few men
have proi,ed less BY the advancement of others, ln
the humble Editor o the Richmond Enquirer.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15
UOYT & CO.'S OFFICE,

Undrr Me ErcaanVe Hcftl, Klfhmond, Trsinia.
DRAWING of Alexandra Lottery, No 9:
II IS 33 10 81 IL y "a SO 5 40 iG 6.
hoped patrons will not overlook the rich scheme
present them in another column OF this paper The
rangement for the Both particularly rich No less than
thousand offered in this scheme
Package certificates will be forwarded follows: OF IS whoes
Sl20; of IS halves, 500; of25 quarters, $50
With single package you may draw three OF the Capitals
Please send orders Immediately you want the Capitals
D. NJ HoYT & co, Richmond Va
March Is git
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15

We have so many matters crowdIug upon US, that
MANY communications and editorials are this morning
crowded ont We should be most willing to switch
the editor of the Lynchburg Vrginan, who had better
read his decaIogue He is bearing "false
witness against US, in several articles of his las, pa
perand playing out the uncand,d, dishonest game o
1870 True 10 his vocation, he think, in The
spirit of gna.ius Loyola, that ",he end just,s The
means"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15

The Chairman Of the Democratic Central Committee
OF South Carolina {Mr. Pom has called them together
to meet at Charleston the 18th inst "for the con-
sderatlon of important business. The Charleston
Mercury indicates, that it is to consider what
Mr.. Calhouns friends in South Carolina to take
whether the two State delegates ought TO attend the
Baltimore ConVenon-and whether other delegates
are TO be appointed from the districts. The Mercury
gives It as its opinion, that sit is not expedent for
them TO attend the Convention. 1t also indicates that
the ultimate cooperation of Mr. Calhouns friends in
South Carolina with the movements of that Conven-
ton will depend upon the action Of the Republican par
ty in Congress on the Tariff and Abolition questions
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15

IT We have received an Address IRON Nj, to,..
of Isle of Wight, announcing HIMSELF 1cfd.
the Senatorial Dis;rct-and another r,o,o Saie Il
ton, recommending Dr.. n Sparks to The II amE
They will be published in our next. Also ron 'sue
cation from Mr.. Ro Anderson-w,thdrawing ~
didate for Congress, and announcing himself =. c''
| dIdate for the Senate Of Ylrpnia - cat
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15

4 ADVERTISEMENT middle aged married sen'lenan' "llh
~ gu, incumbrance, wishes To procure iedenoe ~ H., @
family within few miles line ot kaioad icadiS u"
sburc Ia Raleigh Being accustomed To teaching, ne
would be willing devote his tmF 10 the education W
,ee youpp ladies' including the Forte Singing anu feh'
Having an independent OF III, labois, ho W
runiay remuneration would desIredl participation III e
principa object Application made immediately To n ID ''
Pos, Office Washington ciy, H. e., will receive attention. ~
March Is - IA
NJ Richmond Wing viii please copy The amount OF 81 ana
charge il office.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15

The charlottesville Advocate and other Wing
prints are charging 'the Locofocos" in The House oil
Representatives with nullihcation--in admitting the
members of four States their seats, in defiance Of
unconstitutional law of Congress. We shall publish
in a few days Mr.. Dtomgooles Speech, which places
that transaction in lis genuine coors.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15

Mr.. Thomas Slidell, the Democratic Senator elect,
appeared in his place the 9Th instant, in the lie.
sslature of louisiana took The requisite oath, de.
clared duly qualified, and took bis seat giving
majority on oint ballot) Thus snaps another Of the
STRINGS to the Wing bow
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15

NOTlCE.The subscriber wishes 10 rent or lease "u' 's
Houses Amelia county, al VIVA. caied .a"e n
within two miles of Cementown Mills, four mites below rams
VILE forty five miles Richmond, and len miles ron Amelia
house. The improvements are all good ahd new he'1
i Dwelling iIonsr with passage below and
good S"re licuse, for meeiandlns and a" ne
Il is respectable nel,lhoiood ana
stand business Any wishing 10 rent OF
lease would do well 10 call aud see 10! himself ~
HENRY +. EANES.
n,,ch1, El-i
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15

Property at Spotsylrania CoWt-h0Hse J~ S"7s
TIME subscriber offers sale his property al
i House. consisting of large Tavern, feeehy nun, "
all the necessary ou aoiSes IN Rou
der and the farm attached thereto, containing upwards oi w"
thousand acres land, large portion OF when Stais IN
The cleared land produce kindly and easily improved
The whole farm wen wa,errd and neiehbohnod - re
for good and health There Is no "er
NJ The Court hous. For further particulars, apply to ea"
hin ir Richmond. James H. Rawlings near Mansfield l. w
LOUISA OF 10 tue ''' LEWIS RAWLINGS.
:. 9a-wf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15
no THE EDITORS oe THE *

TO THE EDITORS oG THE khS-
You are requested TO STATE in The Lna''t
there will be political discussion at FldsaHp'
House on the third Saturday IN March. be%s =,
ter d. Leake of Goochland, and Mr.. :! =.
Fluvanna. The people Of the county are '''''
attend
FIuvanna, 25lh February, 1914.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15
Tuesday .March, IL, 1911.

MIR. McDUFFIE presented memorial from citizens
of S. Carolina praying for the establishment OF post
route from Newberry Court House, BY Shop Springs,
john Wlliamss, Wells Store, to Woodville in Able
VILE district.
Mr. MOREHEAD presented memorial from citi-
zsns of Cincinnati, praying for the removal Of OBJ
structons TO the navigation of the Western rivers and
lakes. Mr.. NJ addressed the Senate at some length
in support of the views Of the memoralists.
Mr. BAYARD, from the COMMITTEES on Naval
Affairs reported bill for the relief Of William Nc
Pherson, and made unavorabls report in the case
OF Peter Annie,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15

MosrGomsRY-Mr Adam Wall is the Democrats candidate
for This county opposition Mr. Vim. Ballard Pfrson the
VIII not Is able derno Sh The raj d rrinucracy.
lLg"etLrrg Rcgp5,es,,.
We should guess not, A CORES p9ndeni from Mint.
aomery writes Us OH the II. ns'., The Democrats Of
this county seem 10 b. ia tae spirits although the
Wings have started their strongest man. Mr.. ".
Prestou,) think the chances 10 cur favor
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15

Capt Bolton has been appointed 10 The head a..
Bureau which was lately filled by the lamepled u
non. az
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15

IT Z. will appear on Tuesday. We cordial, e..
scribe TO the accuracy of his criticism on Mr. p,s
hams phrase Of 'ills ErctfI,ncu" aTf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15
COMMISSION HOUSE.

THE undersigned have Co partnership under the style
and firm Hail. Mckinney To-, for The purpose Of conduct.
ing GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS nj the office former
" occupied BY J. W. Dibe Co.. and respectfully solicit the
patronage Of that firm in the sale OF Tobacco
Wheat Flour upon which they will make liberal advances
GREEN HALL,
p. u. MCKINNEY,
TOS. MlEURE,
J. w. COETY.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15

The New TARIFr.-The Chairmin OF sHe
tee OF Ways and Means, reported their me- ',"c {
yesterday. We understand that the reduC''I' II
proposed is highly satisfactory to many "
free trade men from the South. /, IS ce'..iI
will pass the House, and we feel pretty S
it will also pcss the Senate There are 80 Of
in the Senate who are in favor of low d0'e,,
valorem principle, which IS the plan fsp Sv'l,.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15
March Is

sole LEATHER 0C0 Sides Sole Leather, New York in.
- specticn, branded good and damaged' for sale low
prices, by DAVENPORT & ALLEN.
March Is
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15
Richmond, March u, ls4i.

TINE Co Partnership w Dire Co. being dissolved by
the death al J. W. Dbel the business of the fun will be
settled by the undersigned who be found at the Office OF
Hall, Mckinney & Co, opposite Slock"e Warehouse
THOMAS MiEURE, Surviving Partner.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-15

The Tariff excludes various cheap articles, by the
minimum principle which necessary for the poorer
class, or the laborers of the Sou,hor sometimes dou
bles their price 1t lays heavy dnes manufactured
artiees-bu. taxes lightly the material for the be-
nsft of the manufaclurer-eve where that ma
lerial, as wool, is grown by our own farmers The
Bangor "Democrat" says, on hides it puts duty
of per cen, but salt 100 per cent; Molasses 1875
sugar from 50 to l5O and log chains l60; beached
and finished cotons 100 to 100. The New Haven
Register" compares the prices Of the agricultural pro
duce in 1889 "a low Tarf) and in lsl4 "a high Tariff
thus:
In s39 In ls44.
Flour, 1913 10 So S494 to s.
Beef Mess, Is 10 6
Pork Clear, % 769 to $50