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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-20
For he Enquire
The die ~ cast, tho deeds done,
And for Polk the batIle,s won.


The courteous Wing is TOO late in arriving at
due appreciation Of the merits OF Mr.. Van Blu
rem. whose election to the Presidency would now
.give as rational and patriotic pleasure as any
event Of the kind that ever occurred in our couD-
iry" While | admit that such result, had he
been the nominee, wonh have filled the country
with sladness, J. for one, must dissent TO any pro-
position that would deprive Colonel Polk OF the
honor which the nation has conferred upon him. He
had been selected and Mattoo, without ever grasp
ing atthe honor, as our standard bearer, and has
been triumphanty sustained By the free suffrages
of a free people, and now lei him enjoy unlnter-
ruptedly that honor which has been meted out 10
him.
Had the courteous Wing twelve months ago
realized the pleasure which the election OF Mr..
Van Buren, would have afforded, il would have
called forth the thanks and gratitude of the conn-
try; but now, when the day is past for serious
consideration, even by the friends OF Mr.. Van
Buren, the proposition, coming from The quarter
i, does, filled me with amazement. felt like the
voter in the city of Richmond who complains,
that after the Editor of the Wing had filed his
ear, with charges against Van Buren,, Tor Ina, he
had not only le, others filch the public treasure,
but dipped his own hands in, (and this was TO
win his vote for Ii. Clay,) is now willing to
elect Van Buren, TO The office, and promises the
cooperation OF The Wings in the House OF Re-
representatives. TO elect Van Buren-and for this
purpose is calling npon the Electors OF New
York 10 violate their pledges, and sacrifice their
own honor to the factious spirit OF the Wings
When the Democratic party spoke OF nominal.
ing Mr. Van Buren,, il the courteous Wing did
moi, its party certainly did say, tina, as the verdict
of the people had been pronounced against Mr.
Van Buren, by nearly one hundred and fifty thou
sand majority, to offer him again TO them was a
downright insult TO their understandings. But
no sooner was he set aside and another nomina.
ted, than all that detrac,on and vituperation with
which he had been assailed, (and believe the
courteous Wing was not during this time asleep
in his editorial chair) were changed into panegy
rcs, and the Democratic party denounced as cru
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-20

ZION of tho war. Her action will be en- united
action. and the limits of her enterprise will not be
bounded by the Rio Grande, or any other point
The region OF Santa Fe will bc one point from
which her operations will progress. Texas can
and will marshal an army sufficient to overcome
the country dependent, on that point
"Should another marauding party OF Mexican
soldiery make a foray into Texas, between this
time and the next meeting Of Congress, the Presi-
dent will feel himself constrained 10 assume this
attitude from and after the period al which the 70
ray may be made.
ssIn the treaties which the President has con-
clulcd with the Indian tribes, he has not sought
10 stimulate them to the massacre OF The Maxi
cans; but, on the contrary, has endeavored 10
incucate different course. Mexico has waSec
savage war upon this country, and, in her 10.
rays, has associated with her regulars unlutored
sayages.
"If the war is begun by Texas it will neces-
sary be war of retaliation. The President has
heretofore sought pacific policy, under The most
annoying circumstances; but # the war is neces-
sariy begun, he will use all his energies in sus-
tanning il, and in ensuring success to the Texian
arms.
"The feeling OF Texas is decidedly in favor OF
war. The President has deferred the measure thus
long, with the hope that another resort 10 actual
war would not re necessary, and that the medi-
alton of the foreign friendly powers, to whom
Texas has protested against The course of Mexico,
would be successful. He yet indnlges The hope
that their interference may not tail"
81 have the honor tobc
With the highest respect,
Your obedient servant
(Sgncd,1 ANsoN JONES.
ITO the Hon. AsHBEr. SMITH,
Charge dAfiaires Of Texas, &c"
Union-a generous and patriotic Union
throwing aside all personal and sectional consde-
rations-promptand vigorous action-an immedi-
ate annexation with determination 10 deal in all
questions ofboundary upon the most liberal princi
Piles in regard to Mexico might settle this contro
verted question at once for ever without invol
wing the peace OF our country, but essentially pro-
noting her prosperity; yet delay breeds danger"
Is it possible, that our own divisions are TO de-
prive us OF territory which Jefferson once pro-
cured for US, and which SO many distinguished
statesmen have desired TO recover-Jackson, Van
Buren,, Clay, Adams, Benton, Polk, and host OF
o,hers2
"What error of the moon is lhis?"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-20
ITO A PICTURE. "
THE PATRIOTISM OF WOMAN.

BY MRS siGorRNEY.
How shall we aid the land we love2
Ger dusty tones TO pore?
And catch the warriors wrathful mood
From Amazonian lore2
No, sister, no.
Amid the strife Of angry minds
With lifted voice TO rovc}
Or where the long procession winds,
No, lister, no.
In our own place, the hearth beside,
The patriots heart 10 cheer,
The young unfolding mind TO guide,
The future sage TO rear
Where sleeps the Graded infant fair,
To watch with love, and kreel in prayer,
Soolhe each sad soul with PHYS smile,
And frown on every latent vile
That threats the pure, domestic shade;
Sisters,-so bes, our life shall aid
The land we love.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-20
To The Editors Of The Enquirer:


Gentlemen: If there is one duty more solemnly
binding upon The present generation than any
other, it Is the establishing and sustaining the
means of educating The rising generation; and j,
is not the least OF your many praiseworthy efforts
for doing good, tha! Of lending your influence 10
this great end.
In iurtherance Of This subject, will you allow
me 10 susges, the propriety OF ordering the Cadets
Of the Lexington Military institute 10 this City,
here TO be examined in their studies BY the mem
bcrs Of The Legislature and such other distin-
suished gentlemen as may then De present. This
is a State Institution, and surely none are SO much
interested in watching its usefulness as those gen.
,lemen who represent the State; and as this can
mol be so well done as BY The method herein sug-
gested, why not order it?
Beside, these young gentlemen are shut out for
three long years from all amusemenls, and il is
but right that they should have one excursion like
this during their term is a stimulant 10 good be-
havior and 10 intellectual exeriion-,he expense
will be but lrif,ing, The purpose gooI-lhen why
no.2 HOWARD.
r? We have not The slightest objection 10 The
above proposition. But We say II with respect II
there be any duty more strongly binding upon the
Legislature Than this, il is The establishment Of
Military School in this city upon the basis OF
the Public Guard. We recommend il 10 the mem
bers to read again the report in its favor made by
the Education Convention, which assembled in
Richmond two years ago. One great advantage
Of the proposition is, that il will operate as NOR.
NAL school. As the late acting Governor of
Ohio, (Thomas w, BARLEY, the son, who is sue
ceeded b. his father the present Governor, OF very
opposite politics. recommends in his message OF
the Cd instant
"The subject ofnormal schools or selninares
for the education of teachers, is attracting a;tcn
ton in several States Of the Union, and in other
countries; and by the pre-eminent advantages al
iorded by This means for advancing The cause OF
education, it commends itself TO your favorable
consideration. Departments for the education Of
professional teachers, in the Ohio and Miami
Universities, could be established under the au-
lhority OF the Stale, and by part OF the means
derived from The large endowmenls which these
institutions have received from the Gosernment."
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-20
MA RlED

M!fNNIED,
On Thursday, The 9Th inst, hy the Rev. John
Bird, Mr. B. L. WRlGHr TO Miss Sarah II. SP>-
DIE all of Essex county, Va.
How sweet is the calm when two fond hearts
have met
In the morning OF life brightly glowing;
Emhalmed in that feeling time cannot forget,
Which warns while The ie-blcod IS flowing
On Thursday evening, The 18th instant, by the
Rev. Mr.. Norwood, HUBERT PIERRE LErEBvaE,
ESD 10 Miss MARY OGILvEr, eldest daughter o!
the lale John G. Williams, all Of this city.
Married, at Bear Castle in the county OF Ifan.
over on the lllh instant, by Elder James NJ. Bag
By Capt. ZAcHARIAH w. KENT, OF Fluvanna
county, 10 Miss KITTY Z. PERKINS, daughter OF
Mis- Eliza Perkins.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-20
YORK RIVER.

r WISH to purchase large quantity Of PIN =.
i LOGS, for my Saw Mill on York River, al inc
mouth Of Poropotank creek, in Gloucester coun-
y. 49,. foo,
which is EQUAL 10 3 a ton. OF 81 40 cord, ios
all good Merchan,able s,uffdelyered at me MN
will give The same price for Oak and Ash , log,
they may vary in length from IA 10 ~ n lses
Cash will be paid on delivery. ANY PED II.
wishing 10 correspond on the subject, may az %,
dress letters TO the subscriber in Peersnu11S, IT,,
Mr.. John Burwell, who resides at the ME- We
Nov S~w3w HUGH A. GARLAND
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-20

TnE CASE OF Gov. DoRR.-In the Supreme
Court to-day. a motinn was made by Francis c:
Of ha6eas corpus, to bring Governor Dorr on to
Washington, and enable him TO petition The Su-
preme Court for writ Of error, or that wri, Of
error be allowed by The court in the case. Aft
dayis were put in, establishing the fact that the
inspectors of The State prison at Providence have
refused and persist in their REFUSAL to lie, Gov Dorr
sign, or even see, petition 10 the Supreme Court
for writ OF error. The citizens of Providence
have signed the petition the near friends ofthis
prosecuted man. God grant a favorable answer
TO their prayers, and all the people will cay
"amen IL Gibbs, >Dss. II.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-20
al error of the moon is lhis?"
MP RENTON,S BILL.

We would speak of this Bill, now before the
Senate, with as much lorbearance as possible, but
nothing shall forbid us from saying, tina, it falls
below the just expectations OF the Republican
Party. The Wings may vote for it, with the
hope of killing annexation; 1--WE ascrbe no
such motive 10 its au,hor)-but we agree with
Mr.. Slamm Uhe Editor Of the New York Pie
beian, now at Washington) that 'the passage Of
the bill will be virtual defeat Of the great ques-
lion of Annexation for the time being"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-20

"The friends of Andrew Stevenson in Virginia have
been endeavorng TO procure his nomination 10 the Of
hce of Secretary of State Some twenty of the princ
pal Vir.inians met together few evenings since, to
consider the subject, and the result Of their deiibera
lions was, that all but went for John c. Calhoun,
and that one, believe, was the Senior Editor Of The
Richmond Enquirer. Mr.. Stevenson, you are aware,
as declined being candidate for the United States Sc
nate."-l Washington Correspondent cfhs NJ J. Epress.
Dee 8.
We had hoped, that the Wings had done with
their Roorbacks and Humbugs. No such meet
ing has been held in this ci,y-and we have not
been to Washington since March, 1887. We
have expressed, and we feel no SORT Of objection 10
Mr. Calhoun's remaining in the Cabinet, if he
wishes, and if Mr. Polk wishes it. But We re-
peat, wha, we said on Saturday last, ".As 10 Mr..
Folks Cabinet, VIC have no doubt coming into
power as he has DONE that he will feel himself
bound rs no clique-embarrassed by no commit
tai He will take the best men 10 compose his
Cabinet-whether they are in Office, or out OF Of
flee He may consult his friends, but he will de-
eide for himself" As 10 Mr.. Stevenson, ii is I'M
necessary for US TO repeat our high opinion of his
qualifications for the public service.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-20
JIIers IS the Panic?

Almos, vanished The Wings could not keep
it up any longer Stocks are rising in New
York, and with them the Polk stock also The
money market, TOO, is easier. All that is now
wanting TO give new and safe spring 10 the pros
perity of our country, is 10 modify the present
Tariff law, and 10 adopt more just and wiser
one which, setting out BY regular and gradual
approaches TO what is right, shall reach, al no
distant day. that proper standard which By its sta.
billy may enable our capitalists 10 understand
their true interests, and TO invest their funds on
sure and permanent footing. So long as the Ia
rif Of AZ disgraces our statute book, nothing OF
this description can be certain-and, therefore,
nothing can be safe. The great AGRICULTU-
RAJ. and COMMERCIAL interests will never
acquiescc in this unjust and oppressive Tariff
and therefore, it becomes the duty of Congress al
is present session, 10 lake up the subject, and act
upon it on wise, just and liberal principles.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-20
To The Editor, Of the ENQUIRER.

10 INC EdA073 OF INC enquirer. 49,.
NORFOLK, Dec. 4lh, 1914.
Enclosed You have an advertisement, which
please insert in the Enquirer The Editors here
declined the publication, in consequence Of indis-
position, ''mange on the TAIL causing such Tr,h-
,ugs and eontorlions that it was found impossible
10 get through with the work.
THr COMMISSIONERS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-20


The Democratic Review Of November, amid
the splendid Prose articles which it produces, has
several pieces dedicated TO the MUSES.. Among
these, is an article of six pages devoted to
Mrs. Buffers lately published Poems. We find
il diIficul, TO select the choicest flower from the
bouquets bu, We venture al last TO strike upon the
following: ,n,,
Oh, serious eyes! how is it, tina, the light,
The burning rays, that mine pour into We,
Still find ye cold, and dead, and dark as night;
Oh, lifeless eyes can We not answer me
Oh, lips wherein mine own so often dwell,
Hath loves warm, fearful, thrilling touch no spell
To waken sense in yea Oh, misery
Oh, breatb,ess lips! can We not speak to met
Thou soulless mimicry Of life! my tears
Fall scalding over thee; in vain, in vain,
| press thee 10 my heart. whose hopes and fears
Are all thine own; thou dost not feel the strain.
Oh, thou deep image wilt thou not reply
To M fond prayers and wild idolatry?
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-20
We referred in yesterdays paper to manly

We referred in yesterdays paper TO manly
and dis,nterested ac,, which has been performed
by Judge Mason, the Secretary of the Navy
No man is more capable than this distinguished
man of performing them. They are consenial
with his character-but the Wing press which
gave him the credit OF The act, attempted 10 cast
sur upon the Virginia character, by the sDeerins
remark, that ''it may now be said one Virginlan
has declined office" This is not treating The Viz
sinians as they deserve. We suspect III they are
in general about as disinterested as the Wings of
Massachusetts. II was but on Monday morning,
that we published the card of a gentleman in our
own civ. who declared that he would accept no
office either in the Federal or State Government.
We know of other cases. We do not see why
the Virgnians are not as capable of such disin-
lerestedness, as The citizens of other States-nor
where is the justice Of denying US any claim TO
such distinction
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alton Our impression is, that we shall publish
his communication-but his politics are so non
descript, that we are puzzled 10 know his "wheie-
aboutsn-Daniel Webster could not be more at
loss 10 know "Where he should go" we Sun,
eerely regret That our correspondents decision o.
nnrnose does not correspond with his ability.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-20

FLA Voter of the (Albemarle) District" is
received, and will forthwith appear.
"a Constituent from Essex 10 under consider
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-20
EDe GMamtrer.
prn,,.nod Daiiy and semi-weekIy.
POETRY.

TERMs-Daily Paper seven dollars per annum;
Ave dollars-payable IN advance.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-20

Poems By Frances Anne Butler, Philadelphia.
(cnp>rp,y y N,iss vrNpfr
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-20

"In referring the termination of her difficulties
with Mexico to the Mediation Of foreign friendly
powers, Texas has given an earnest Of her desire
for peace.
ain anticipation Of the failure Of this media
ton, she feels her duty TO declare to those pow
ers, that if peace or satisfactory armisiice is
no, concluded before the annual meeting of Con-
gress, in December next or unless Mexico is in
formed by them, previous TO that time, that she
mus, confne herself 10 the West side of the Rio
Grande, Texas will Immediately assume an Of
Gensve attitude, with all the means which she can
command, and she will not feel restrained from
the employment of auxiliary aid, in the prosecu-
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-02
# A " E Il II e:
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1874.

UFIt is too late now to call on the
wings through the paper to be at the polls.
They know the importance of the coming
contest--they know the importance of car
rying Howard--they know they can do ii,
if they will-they know that the locos are
making a death-like struggle to carry the
county: and if, after knowing these things,
they fail to be active, the county will be
lost. We have but one word to say-go
TO the polls and vote-see that your neigh
bors do likewise, each and every one Of
them, and the county will be safe.
To the Polls To the Polls !!
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-02
CHEERING NEWS FROM OREGON.

By the return of our fellow citizen, Will
liam Gilpin, who arrived from the mouth
of the Columbia river on the 22d instant
we have cheering news from the Oregon
Territory, the mountains and from New
Mexico. Mr.. Gilpin passed the winter
amongst the American settlements of the
Willamette and the adjacent sea coast
which he describes as enjoying the most
buoyant prosperity when be left them in
April last.
The emigrant party Of ls43, (Which he
accompanied) arrived at their destination in
November last, after having braved and
overcome unparalleled dangers and difficult
ties from savages, from thirst, from hunger,
crossing parched, treeless plains, fierce
angry rivers, and forcing their wagons
through a thousand miles Of mountains de-
clared impossible by the most experienced
guides and voyagers. Pushing onward,
unappaled by any obstacle, these brave
pioneers haue completed Wagon road from
one ocean to the other, from the Atlantic to
the Pacific, through the heart of our national
territory. This accession has swelled the
American population of Oregon to up
wards of t,oo thousand. They have formed
for themselves Government, elected Ex-
ecutive and Legislative officers, established
courts of justice and a record of land IT,
ties. Farms freckle the magnificent plains,
towns are springing up at convenient points
upon the rivers, a dozen excellent mills
supply lumber and -four for home use and
export, the fisheries are not neglected. and
the lands are surveyed. A college, nu-
merous schools and several churches are
scattering education amongst the young
Money has been sent to New York for a
printing press and steam engine. Cattle
and stock of all kinds are accommodating
and rapidly increasing under mild climate
and unfailng pastures. Provisions of all
kinds are abundant of the most excellent
quality and moderate prices.
Enjoying genial temperature through.
out the year. blessed with mestic plenty,
encompassed by magnifcent'scenery, mems
minds are elated with the brilliant prospects
with which the horizon around them beams.
Fertile lands of vast extent, the majestic
forests that shroud the mountains teemed
with tumbling streams, great navigable
rivers swarming with myriads of fish, and
above all that mighty ocean in front of
them, whose farthest waves battle the Asiat.
ic shores and its ten thousand islands--all
these remind them momentarIy that their
little settlement is the seed from which shall
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-02
WHO WILL VOTE FOR JAMES X
POLK, .....

All those who oppose uniform National
currency.
All those who oppose the distribution of
the proceeds of the public lands among the
States to which they belong. &C.
All those who are in favor of the sub
Treasury. -.....
All those who are in favor of low wages.
All those who are opposed to good
wholesome Tariff for Protection.
All those who prefer that the specie of
our country should be exported for the pur-
pose of importing foreign goods to under
sell our own manufactures
All those who are willing TO be taxed for
the payment of the debts of foreign
country, to an unknown amount, while at
the same time they repudiate their own.
All those who would involve this country
in an unjust war, with weak and unofen-
ding nation.
All those who are in favor of continuing
the kingly prerogative invested in the Pres
ident through the veto power, whereby one
man is enabled to thwart the will and wish
es of majority of millions.
All those who wish to see the Offices Of
the country transformed into electioneering
machines.
All those who wish to see the purse and
the sword unite in the hands of one man.
All those who are in favor of gold for the
Office holders, and rags for the people.
All who are in favor of the unholy ALI
ance between the British and Locofocos tc
break down the Tariff
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-02

having been found wanting by two success
sive Congressional Conventions and hardly
thought fit to serve the people Of Howard
lin the legislature, the gentleman and his
bottle holders, by kind of Inverse proper
ton, arrive suddenly to the conclusion that
he is the only man whose elevation to the
Senate of the U. s. will heal all their dis.
sentions and place the democratic party of
this State in statu quo. Yes, he is the
Nestor, whose sage advices alone can guide
their leaky water logged craft through the
rocks and shadows that they find begin to
rear their heads on every side. But the
much abused, long suffering wings, thank
God, now have the game in their own
hands and if they do not play their cards
successfully it is their own fault. If the
question should be narrowed down to this,
Wheeler Col. Benton or Claib Jackson
should be their choice, could any man, who
has the least pride of State about him, hest
tate in the selection! We presume not.
VINDEX.