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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-06
yyc p.;yo,e and Confidential CncuL1,

4 nc I'fF'Nf' an" ~ tltt'''t't'''
The President OF the Clay Club Of Richmond
is certainly gaining no,orlely, !! hol fame, on' Z"
I'M. l,mol> Di~iinion Pc. Evcry carl seem
L. play in hi, behalf First he writes Il Prir"s
anil confhRf,at circular. which, ailcr all. he say.
contain. no suggestion which bad not pleviou>E
appeared in the cnamns a the Nhig-;tnd IN,
contents of this private letter ne made public IL
some .,cn,>, lnctidirsomc correspondent oi In
Enquircr-And next Mr.. Daniel makes public
correspondence which he opens with the Editors oil
the Enquirer Every thing seems TO cnule t. Tie
benefit of Iii, noloricly-bui how far the com
plants Of his letter about broken seals and viola
led pest offices, are supported by the facts Of The
case. NAV he determined by the last fact whica
has come 10 our knowledge viz: that orr CORES
ponden, has promptly given ~ his name To Mr..
Danicl-with the following commentary;
AS To your inlimatoa that |. a the corFcSron,
dent of the Editors of the Enquirer. had violated
vour seal or had The use oiyour lc'ler III any way
il is utterly untrue never had The c;icr IN my
hands nor did ever read H. but heard It's contents
spoken o.! and afterwards ii was read To me undcr
circumstances. which in my opinion, justified me
in referring 10 ii as did in my letter .! The 27ih
August. 10 the Editors OF the Enquirer.
To relieve the innocent anddcPenicni persons,
10 whom Won allude in your communication, Ut
I'll suspicion will state, thai my Information was
not received from any >nch individuals. nor wa
il through 4 violation of the Post u!licc laws
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-06

A Correspondent in the South, gives rs de-
scrpion OF large meeting in Randolph county,
Georgia at which Col. S. Jones, Of Columbus,
Democratic candidate for Congress. and w. Fl.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-06
MIR. MADls0N,s LETTER-THE TARIFF.

MIR. MADlSON'S LETTER-THE fAkltf.
Mr.. Barbour, speech a, Orange Couii-hn'sc
which follows our brief remarks, VIII snow
how disiugenuo,lsly Mr. Rives has dealt win
the pubic, in publishing MIR. Madison'S let
ter. and. II the same time, Withholding Inc
ony document which could explain The true
character Of The letter, or the opinions OF l'e
writer. Mr. M. was III iavor "l the power
to protect and encourage manufactures 30 lar
he differs from the Free Trade Convention OF 81
which assembled at Philadelphla-wl berrieh
Preston &c. &c al their hcao. bu' II >ceiiis ~ uc
equally certain. that Mr.. NJ. was opposed |" Tue
etocssirc use Of That power as displayed in some
of he last Tariff laws-and, indeed, he seems 10
admit in this very letter to Mr. Rive> that these
abuses of The Tariff power may nc (perhaps rc'c
50 under the act OF .e) 80 enormous As 10 pc Ill
war with The Constitution itself. MIR Barbour
deserves The thanks Of every man who loves The
truth. and respects the memory III MIR. Madison
for Placing his opinions in their true position ne
fore the pubic-ani 10y shoAIn", that Mt Nladi-
son. as well as Mr. Jefferson, were opposed 10 the
GLORIOUS abuse Of power, when was pcilc'rd'-
cd in some of the highly protective larlii acts
OF Congress We lay Mr. u. views before i'c
public. without further remark
\ few word. in relation Ia orr own course
louch:n.. The Tariff systcm-and they are crawn
from MS by the postscript Of Mr.. Madisons lei
ter-and we have done with that letter
'P. $. Have you noticed in Niles Register OF
The l7th inst, pasa $50 an extract from an , ,ni
Mr. Richie. wishing Congress 10 encourage our
manufacturers, by higher duties on foreign (ani-
cle>.) even il the present attacks ON our com
merce should blow over, that we may be The
less dependent, &c"
One orthe Whig papers has held up the fol-
lou.;n,, nassau at This :idlrcss-and others have
circulated ii. whan ayidi'y sufficiently c'mPl-
mentary to ourselves:
perhaps it iSno wild >urposilion 10 conceive;
that even il lhe present attacks on our irade shou"
blow over Congress NAV adopt the policy OF en-
couraginy our own manufactures by rather high
CT dulrs ON the imported articles OF Europe. To
keep ourselves from rirg altogether dependent on
Europe ior our clothing, Congress may adopt
This course, if they should discover from the en-
pcricncc of the Intermediate time, that We have
really Inc inclination and the spirit 10 clolhe our
selves
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-06
E1r fir Epgnjrcy

Az political discussion which occurred the
last Orange coult-day, Mr. Madi>ons aulho-
ritz was Introduced by The Wing orators 10 >us-
tain The Tarilpolicy. and Inc opinions OF Mr.. JET
icrson were also claimed in the same behalf Mr.
john : Barbours reply on those points may he
of use in di~abusing the public mind Of this error,
and an abridged sketch olwhai he said is sent you
Tor publication. a. Il.
(jran~r Srpipmhrr 81 ISL
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-06
NORFOLK BOROUGH

At a meeting oil the Democratic Association Of
The Borough .; Norfolk; held al the Town Hal! on
the evening OF the - Aug. The following Prcam-
bic and resolutions were offered BY Col John s.
Nilsson and unanimously adopted
Itssysas The Republicans OF the borough OF
Norfolk in general meeting assembled having
heard of the withdrawal OF John Tyler, President
III the United States a. candidate Tor reelection
10 the Presidential Office, do UNANIMOUSLY
RESOLVE,
That they deem this a proper occasion 10 cx>
press their high sense OF the many distinguished
seryices, which, during his able, disnilicd and
prosperous Administration OF public affairs he has
ndc;cd 10 his conn,fy and OF the lofty, pure ani
patriotic motives By which he has been governed
ia fulilling the responsible trusts conidcd 10 him
~ he people: and anticipating that judgment
81 impartial history 10 which he has appealed 10
indicate his reputation against tie reckless as
sau,ts ot INSCRIPTIONS advcr>arics, they, and they
nclieve their Republican friends throughout The
United States, are now prepare; toawari him. all
aha, he has asked.--a that his Fame requires
JUSTICE
On motion Of jos. T. Allyn, Esq. it was
Resipcd, that the proceedings OF this meeting
lie published in the newspapers OF the Borough,
and the Secretaries he requested TO forward a
copy Of the same 10 the President of the United
States JOHN n. TAZENELI., PrestIcm.
o WI K Ko%.nps, Secretaries.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-06

A respectable Correspondent, in Charlotte in
forms us that thai county will 90 for Polk and
Dallas by larger majority than it has elected a
county delegalc with for six years
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-09-06
LYNCHBURG DEMOCRATIC ASSoCIA-


WIN. HEveHER, Secretary.
The St. Landry whig., 1844-12-25

ANNExAT1oN.-The Madisonian HI.
must confess that the rutlors we get. 5o,i
Texas and Mexico, do not afford much ss
asement for the advocates Of annexation r.
country" 9tM
The sentence of he Court Martial 81 ii.
ofJohn Faron, Jr., Chief Engineer Of nv
souri,, is suspension for one year. H8
1t is expected there will be- some 5;sss.
during the present session of Congress a.
best means Of applying the Smithsonian IL,
fund, which now amounts, with the, inteyess
10 the fund by the United States Trssss
($ls2,O0O) to 100000,
On the LIST inst. two students at Geoysa,,
College, d. c., having a quarrel, went I'M Y
fought a duel. Il is said that one is seyssS
wounded. IN
The Harrisburg Union says, that afey
Presidential Electors had given their Vote
Polk and Dallas, they united i'm proposing 10
sident Polk the name Of James B~uchanaR
the appointment of Secretary of State.
An interesting case has been argued 81 Il,
Supreme Court, at Washington, designed tofS
the power Of the Federal Government 10 Will
revenue under the compromise act, after The SN
of June, 1912, and previous to the passage
the present Tariff Act. which passed Conn
on the l4th 81 fully, 1912. The decision VI
Court has not yet been given.
A bill to give the election Of Electors Of u
sident and Vice President to the people, has M.
introduced in the South Carolina LegislatS
and referred to the Committee on Federal RsiS3
tons. The impression seems to he that
bill will not become a law at the present sesa;
AMERICAN STEAMERs.-It is rumoraa
Washington that our Government contc,nDlss
the establishment of lines Of steamers from NJ
ton, NeWYork and Philadelphia, to London. I
and Hayre, and from New Orleans Vt
West Indies and Spanish Anerica-to b. msA
aged and n~avigated exclusively by United
officers, seamen and apprentices, to ca4tT NJ
mails on terms TO be fixed by act Of CongfeNz
The vessels to be built and owned BY private
tiyiduals or companies and the profits to be Chem
There are now about 5000 men belonging 10 ihsl
navy, who would suffice to man 100 steamers
he largest class. But as so large a number 4
steamers would not be wanted-lhere woHId
main an abundance of men for this new scYgsS
well as for all the ships of war that may
commissioned in time Of peace. The yafi6SN
advantages Of the proposed arrangement
great and obvious.
ORGANIC REMAINS IN NEwJERsEY.-The Mt
mains ofseveral Mastedons have recently bcsS
found about a mile andthree quarters from iInc
sston, Warren county, New Jersey, in the Ba
Of an old pond. The bones are those ofths
Mastedon, and similar TO the remains which hays
leen found all over the continent.
The St. Landry whig., 1844-12-25
PUBLIC DOCUMENTS. u

The length cfthe State papers, whinh We IN
aert to-day IN d condensed form, e~xclasey much
y out usual %yariety. Though these a cuments
are much compressed, they nevertheless give an
understandable account Of all matters on which
they treat-exeiuding only the argumentative
parts which would be Of little interest to our
readers. We shall, for the sake Of future refer.
ence give . similar epitome Of the other Reports.
as they may reach Us.
The St. Landry whig., 1844-12-25
6Ee 81. @an9rB 8Gta.
@T@G@WSAS, LA,
CHRIsTMAS-DAY, DECEMBER Is, 1874,
cHRISTMAS-DAY.

THf5 IS CHRISTMAS DAY, as every bod
knows. Ii Is The day Of the year on which W,
make friends viii, every man, woman and child
that walks over the broad, bright, and beautifa
face 81 creation Know all men, therefore, by
these presents, that we hereby and herein extert
Y 10 every soul that now dwells upon this lower
earth. ths siightrhana If fellowship, peace, amt,
and goodwill.
VIZ forgive our enemies, whether they forgive
u Or net.
We forgive the sifl that kicked Is down stairs
for paying our addresses 70 her.
Weaforgisc The Baltimore Convention for
nominating James X. Polk.
We forgive the People for elccting hin,-but
fear they will moi forgive themselves.
We forgive ali those who neglect to subscribe
10 and pay for the .Whig.a
We forgive The person who stole our umbrella.
NE forgive our prosecutors and slanderers,-
and wish fheydfo follow q better calling.
VA aoala forgive every man his bsts--if he
would forgive us ours.
We forgive Tie Ladies for wearing pantalettes
end corsets.
We forgive the tarkies and geese which have
just rendered an account Of their bills.
We forgive Father Adam and Mother Eve the
shines which they cut up in the garden of Eden
when the world was young.
We forgive the devil for tempting them to sin.
We forgive the angel who kicked them out Of
Paradise.
And wsfOrgiye o@rrself for being ! ~nkinteri
Now, II an our friends and foes arc half 10
generous, we shall have a considerable New.
Year to commence with.
But, we must conclude, BY wishing all our
friends, both old and young, a merry and a happy
Christmas, and the hope that they may live to
see the return of many more. Just endeavor
to think Of the Printer, who is toiling for
your edifcation, whilst you are furnishing cake
and e~ggg-noggga Do you drink too deep? Do.
you really think strong drink better than cold
waferg Some of these questions may be consi-
dered impertinent-but, .fforgiue Us also.
A word now for our carrier. He says he
wants nothing more than that you should sgive
tho deuila his DUE" He has a variety Of verse
for New.Year's day, which he ewill sell cheap,
for cash."
The St. Landry whig., 1844-12-25
9umble Cottage GoO9e,

No. 10.
NHE Lodge will meet at Masonic Hall, on Inc 9rE
inst at half past i o'clock, n. NJ. for the purpca
of celebrating ST. Johns Day. A procession viii 81
formed at 3 o'clock, and march to the Court Hcnss
Ihos. ii. Lewis.
Az the brethren Of good standing arc expected u u
BY order:
Dec. rs. ". LATASTE, Secretayv.
The St. Landry whig., 1844-12-25

ARuss-~ihe sarne nail that brought d lMr.
Iylsrs message IN che New Orleans papers,
furnished IS with the same document printed III
New York papers, Mr.. WickhRs's mail ar.
Engagements ana muchl
The St. Landry whig., 1844-12-25

~ We issue our paper this week on Wed
nesday, for The purpose Of allowing those con-
neeted with The Office, 70 spend their Christmas
without labor, We shall resume or regular
publication dry again next week.
The St. Landry whig., 1844-12-25

sVasTREASuRIEsl-Secretar Bib has do.
posted shs public moneys in the hands Of prisate
brokers II Washington. Cochran & Riggs have
100000 and MI. Dodge $4,000! WHO'S
security
The St. Landry whig., 1844-12-25

Iaas Ball aye, that Ball we didn't 60
te-nOtlce too short-wcnt en though-od Ii
was splendid affair-can't SAY pro nor con-
a'pase ii'sah FighgO ~ahead-heallhy practice
sss aa69 ICED s
The St. Landry whig., 1844-12-25

81 By reference to the notice III another 90.
luInn, il will be seen that the Masonic 0r(erare
g have 2 celebration on the 9th inst. Friday
nsxtl 9. Johns Day--on Which occasion Thos.
y. Lewis, Esqs will deliver the Address, in the
Courthouse.
The St. Landry whig., 1844-12-25
CONGRESS.

Our report of the proceedings of this body was
te thu Alb iist. On The 9TH, there being but lit.
te business cnsthe tdriis, both Houses ID burned
I'LL Monday.
The St. Landry whig., 1844-12-25

We are under additional obligations for
the kind attention ofthe officers the fne steamer
ElisahelA for New Orleans papers.
The St. Landry whig., 1844-12-25

n this case, after hearing the law and the, evidence
IT. IS ORDERED AND DEcREED, That the Plainha
have judgment against, and do recover Of the DesnSas
ant, SEnAsrIEN PEaRopIs, her husband, the sum 4
Eleven Hundred and Eighty-fve Dollars and Eleven
cents, with legal interest from Judicial demand untTa
paid, with q legal mortgage to secure the same OH
me property Of her SAID husband, to date from tile fTs
of April, in the year 1871.
IT IS FURTHER DEcREED. That the Plaintiff be scpnr3
ted IN property from her said husband, Scbastien Psio
din, and that she administer her property as, ! I'M.
sole, and free from his control.
IT is FURTHER DEcREED, by reason of the consent q
the parties, that the Plaintiff pay the Judgment Of An
ore DessarPe, another defendant, the said Plaintiff hay.
ing purchased the property sold under his writ, and ihst
the Defendant, Perrodin, pay the costs of suit.
. lone and signed in open Court, this 9Th Deccmbss
The St. Landry whig., 1844-12-25
OF LOUISIANA,

Pa,i 81 Of gYs s. landry, +,
Y :. PosEY, Deputy Clerk Of the District Cont IL
and for the said State and Parish, do hereby certify she
foregoing to be a true and correct copy Of the Judgment
in the above-entitled suit.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court Il Opss
L 3 lonsas, this 4 Deer. 1874.
dl2-lm J. PosEY, D.. OK.
The St. Landry whig., 1844-12-25

We call attention to the sale Of Govern.
nient Lands, which take place in this place, 1t
the Land.oRce, on Monday neat, The sOth inst.
See the advertisements on our last page.
The St. Landry whig., 1844-12-25

u AMOUNT or TREAsuRY NorEs-Outstan.
6aig on the LIST instant was, according to the 81.
fclal statement, @I,9Os, $3.50 IA.
The St. Landry whig., 1844-12-25
S4,2372s.5 "A

The number Of papers in the German Ian.
guage published in this country is said to be sir.
".
The St. Landry whig., 1844-12-25
SAIE

To take place previous to our asrs publication.
Saturday. Dec. 2s: In Prairie Ronde, at the
donicile Of Francois Vige: land, horses.
cattle, corn, furniture, sc.
Soc Advertisements. 81
The St. Landry whig., 1844-12-25
4 H.

Messrs. FONTENoT & stage, Of the Psrist.
of st. Landry,
AVE applied by Petition, for the appointment Iii
Administrators of The Estate Of
Isabelle JeansOnne. deceased,
wife Of Arsenne Socie, of said Parish.
Any person intending to oppose said nppointmsns
days from and after the publication hereof.
A. GARRIGUES, Parish Judge
opelousas, December 18th, barr
The St. Landry whig., 1844-12-25
REPORT OF THE POST MASTER
GENERAL.

in 1871, and further 9 ..stons would have been
made but for the embarrassment occasioned by
the private mail companies. The income Of
the department for the year ending June 80,
The St. Landry whig., 1844-12-25

ton meet your approval, the propriety ofplacing
such ships under the command Of experienced Of
fcers ofthe navy will not escape your observa-
ton.
take the greatest pleasure in bearing testi-
mony to the zeal and untiring industry which
has characterized the conduct of the members of
the Executive Cabinet. Each, in his appropri-
ate sphere, has rendered me the most efficient
aid in carrying on the Government, and it will
not | trust, appear out Of place for me TO bear
this public testimony.
The appropriat ms made by Congress for the
improvement ofthG rivers ofthe west, and ofthe
harbors on the lak{sss are in a course Of j~judicious
expenditure under suitable agents,
cannot too earnestly urge upon you the inte-
rests of this district, oyer which by the Constitu-
ton, Congress has exclusive jurisdiction.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-02-16
TARIFF BURDENS.

Glass tumblers, prior to the laying of the pre-
sent tariff, were mainly imported, and the Ugh,
cheap article sold at 37a to AZ cents per dozen.
A heavy duty in AZ nearly shut these out Of our
market, and as good an American article is now
selling tor 81 to "a cents per dozen. Who suffers
from this "tariff tax :"
Heavy tumblers were imported at As so cents
dozen under the low tariff; the American ar
icle which has now suppanted these bears the
same price, but is of a better quality.
Glassware generally is now made here under
the protective duty Of 1912, and is 10 to Is per
cent. cheaper than it was under the previous low
duty
)Crockery (foregn) is now sold at so per cent.
discount from the old scale Of prices; prior to the
Tariff of 1912 it was As per cent. The American
rival is 5 to 10 per cent cheaper yet.
Pins (Englsh) averaged 81 cents per pound
under the low tariff; better American article
now sells for 20.
How this tariff is robbing the country!
Tribune.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-02-16
.TIlAT SANE OLD COON"

We beg leave to introduce to our Wing friend
o-day the honest, laughing, indomitable favorite
hat same old Coon'' Look at him: he has
vaked up from his slumber, /" shook the dew-drops
rom his mane," and has, in his good-natued way
ust laid out the 'dunghill rooster" of lccofoco
SIN. He is in good humor at present; bul
rouse him, and in the twinkling Of an eye he'll
strip the "rooster" Of his gay plumage, and show
lin up in all his naked deformity. We have
me in that humor, and may have occasion to in
reduce him to our readers.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-02-16

The QUESTION SETTLED.-While the Sydney
Vas on her way down the Potomac last week; a
;all was made to vote on the Presidential ques
ion. There were 81 passengers and the vote
food, if we recollect Alright, l6 for Clay-S for
Van Buren--and for Calhoun.
After the vote was taken, motherly old lady
:ame up and claimed the right to vo;e--which
the gentlemen CALAMITY acceded to- She then
declared that she knew Van Buren, well, had
lived near him for many years, and he wash,
good for anything, and had no soul. She voted
or Henry Clay, and no mistake. This was con-
,idered as settling the question, and the Van Bu-
renites, with honorable candor, admitted that il
The ladies' were against them, they might as well
give it up. And SO they might--Rich. Star.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-02-16
FROM CHINA DIRECT.

BY the earque Mary Chiffon, Evans, from
Of 26th September. The Gazette speaks dis
couragingly of the difficulties thrown in the way
Of brisk trade, by Chinese linguists and subor-
dinate officers in the employ of the native gov
eminent. The native clerks, interpreters, lin
GUSTS, &c, appear to have complete monopoly
aver the English, at which the latter growl
fercely. A kindlier feeling was said TO prevail
at the Northern ports, which were soon to be
opened. and from whence the great bulk Of
green and black teas would be shipped in future.
The Hon. Gales CUSHING, Minister from the
United States, was daily expected at Macao
". Y. Sun.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-02-16

DEATH OF JUDGE CoWEN The Hon. Esel
Gwen, Justice Of the Supreme Court Of New
fork. died at his lodgings in this city at ocloci
'st evening, after a severe illness Of only a
weeks duration.
Judge C"wen was appointed to the bench Of
ne Supreme Court in The fall of 1886, having for
ne eight years previous discharged the duties o
he fourth circuit He was man of varied an,
Intensive learning, of an acute and logical mind,
md of untiring industry and application. 1t vii
e no easy task 10 fill the place in the Supreme
Court which his death makes void.
Albany EUening Jour,ul.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-02-16
POLITICS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Every day (says the Augusta SentineD new
lights are bursting forth which show most con-
:lusively the tendency of things in Carolina
The last "Cheraw Gazette has the following
"ON THE FENCE" The withdrawal of Mr..
Calhoun from the contest for the Presidency, ana
he recent action Of the Locofoco majority in Con-
sress on the subjects of the Tariff, Abolition, &c,
nave forced us to take no active part in the pre-
sent contest for the advancement of MEN, and in
luced us to climb to the top rail of Uncle Sans
fence, and coolly look on during the approaching
crisis"
The same paper takes the following notice OF
the elevated stand taken by our neighbor OF the
Hamburg Journal. Friend Marlborough is, how
ever, too good patriot to seek such an unenvia-
BILE position in such a contest:
"The Hamburg Journal, heretofore strong
Calhoun paper, is now hot for Clay This is the
first change we know of in this State, but we fear
It will not be the iast. An open enemy in pre-
terence to treacherous FRIEND is common ex-
preston about these times. Out OF the frying
oan and into the fire. gentlemen. Better crawl
up on the fence, and keep clear Of the mud, you
will only get your garments soiled, and be hooted
at as enegades."
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-02-16
THE SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND.
Mr. Droomgtole YESTERDAY offered a resolution

THE SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND.
Mr.. Drcomgoole yesterday offered resolution
the House, declaring in substance, that the cleo
ions for members of Congress held in the Slater
If New Hampshire, Georgia, Mississippi, and
Missouri, in pursuance of the laws Of those
States respectively, were legal TO all intents and
purposes anything in the second section of the
Apportionment act OF Congress to the contrary,
Notwithstanding.
This resolution was declared to be out of order
tnd on motion to suspend the rules to enable
Mr.. d. to offer it, there were not two thirds il
he affirmative. Now, the Constitution of the
United States declares-2d clause of the 9th ar
tcle--that this Constitution and the laws Of the
United States which shall be made in pursuance
hereof, and all treaties" &c, "SHALL BE THE
SUPREME law of the land, and the judges in every
State shall be bound thereby, anything in the con.
stitution and laws of any STATE to the contrary
notwithstanding.