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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-22
From ---. Esq, Of Buckingham County,

FH., FtWUHFy 70, ToI4
"Sr-Although have not the pleasure Of perso-
nal acquaintance, take the liberty, dc. 81 al!ude
to your communication relative to the annexation OF
Texas, &c, &c. at is far from my wish to flater
you but after careful and deliberate perusal of your
letter. do not hesitate to say, that contains more
important facts, exhibits research and present:
stronger and more conclusive arguments, in favor d
The annexat on than have embodied in all the
other essays upon HE subject, combined Indeed
until read your letter, tad conception that sc
much could be said upon this subject, great and inter
sstng as L. You have exhausted The question: and
succeeding writer's can do no more than reierate oil
take up one or more of your topics, and expand and il
iustrats them
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-22

From tie Hon. -, latc N. C.-CarroH
ton, Kentucky, 24h February 24M, l64i.
al have read, with unmagled pleasure, your inte-
resting reply to The Committee appointed by the Mas
Meeting held in the county, &C. relation to the an
nexction of Texas There be no doubt, tina, this
measure will meet the appreciation of large majority
of the people Of this State Though il is certain that
many Of the friends Of Mr. Clay wi! oppose it, Ar
engagements are making for the distribution Of qnan
,y OF your letters throughout. the State, as the bes;
means of advancing the Texas cause
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-22
RANDOLPH OF ROANOKE.
TO TIE EDITORS Of TIE ENQUIRER
THE REMUNERATION OF TEXAS.


General Incksons Letter IN IFS Astounding 4pt
ments about .Fr. .7dams and the Florida Teety
Iriags dispatches Isras ce9et icitaout al cgGr5l II
Did The Cabinet kaoir IL Dill he StHate katt +.
Don ODss Instructions Don .ucr,ine=, siateacas ~
relation thereto, Sc, Sc
WAsHI1Groy, March ~, 1911
D'ar Sir: Rumonr had some how brui,ed forth
tina, the Enquirer of Tuesday would power.
FIJI 'ettsr fr Gen. Jackson tnaintanny tie pocy 81
the remuneration Of Texas, looking the question m
lis military aspects and showing that SOM high per
s,nase had Siren Texis away, without dolll oi con
d@ruion, &c. THIS sci all gossip ngag, and the ar
val of the Southern mail This evening, was looked i6t
w,.h the nenses curiosity. Had The paper come ara
contained that document, thousands Of copies coo'i
have been disposed of in the twink!ing of TINE
But the public were doomed TO disappointment What
hold. that venerable Old OF The Hermitage still
retains upon public opinion The popular mind seems
10 be iDgraned with The sentiment, that there sors'
thing Of n,uitiye sagacy about him. that solves al
difficulties at glance, and reaches the truth On mere
party questons party opinions could not fall 20 u
widely at variance; but great questions involving OK
foreign relations, his foresight and decision ho!dn-
the mghest nations strictly to their obi cations, a'
perlllng all consequences, in the stand he took
his countrynever failed TO win him the PRAISE Ct a.
parties. Ii remains 10 be seen, whether his strong
mons on the Texas question now--and very especl"
his military views ofit--w not every where so efe''
was the public confidence III its fa2or--weli nig cs'
he question by popular reclamation. Mons efrr0ni
The statements of General Jackson, tlDt he ho'"'
The proofs, land is ready to exhibit them which es''
llsh iha; in lal5-.l9, Mr.. Irving, cur Min:"
Spain, had lad the basis Of treaty with the CoG''
Msdfd, for The acquisition Of Florida, wifn" rr -
| cEssIcH OF Texas, and WITHOUT ,*Y srg -rift!
coN.IuEEAr!ls that he had written t, III IonA :
Adams, Secretary OF State, for the necessary 'H'f,
tons 10 execute that treaty: that these ins''nc-
had been sulleny withholcen, and that on the "a :,
February, 1919, thereafter, Mr. Adams had neg'taa,
the treaty of Florida with Don Ons, cedng away isa
as TO OLD Spain, WITHOUT AsY Eqriy,LESr, aHo 80
stitutlng, besides, no part of the Inducemen. III
brought Spins to the cession of Flo'd', y.
produce profound sensation in all circles: qass'y-,
Ike these will be rife at every turn. Can It Or p,
BILE, that this old man, Adams forgetful OF what ne
regardless Of what he might be, had proved mus "a,
cherous TO the national interests with when os IT.,
charged Can it be possible that the ces'Ion o. ~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-22
pb,yad,Job;a. Feb 81, 1874.

ont The u. States The last letter is fo" member OF
the Wing Party
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-22
Mississippi Matches, a2d Ttb
le44.

"To-day-the great day of Wasaington's BIRTH
had the pleasure of seeing The letter written by your
self TO the call of the people OF Carroll Co,
Kentucky The letter IS sough, alter with much
zeal and interest that it is impossible 10 obtain copy
Tor sufficient time TO read it. | am at present
dent of Lee, where you have great many warm
friends, who all proud of the you have Ia
ken in regard tn The annexation OF Texas 10 Clio.
rous Unlon. You WILL therefore, confer great favor
by sending one or more copies Of your letter, SC.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-22

uD,,r S,r;-I will thank you, if you have them 10
s,,,s for one or two copies of your letter on Texas II
- an aiabsorbrug subject a, this moment, and want
:, chow il 10 some friends who are anxious TO see IT,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-22
From - -, Of he House Of Reprtsentatices-a


MARCH, 1914
1.-THE letter enclosedme from + & Il Smith, re
Quesling Mr. 10 procure snd iransmr, him copy
Of Mr.. W s etter-says, 'Wt Mr. Walker please
send TO copy OF his tier that may be enabled
to comply with the request of Mr.. Smnb'
"Respeclfuy"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-22
From - -, a distinguished member Of tie OH
Ear Laneaster Ohio, Feb I6 1914:

Bar Lancaster Ohio, FEB 10 1874.
81 have Just risen from the careful perusa of your
very pfofund aud satesmnnl'ke letter on The annexa-
ton of Texas, with renewed admiration of your nb'-
Ties. and nav add, with heartfelt gratitude, CT
zen of IN, rreat Western Valley. You have, IN your
letter completely exhausted the subject, ard pliced
both the cunstltu'.onalty and expedrncy o! The an
xa,ioa of Texas, upon bnsis oi TACT and argument
in my humble oPpnron, wholly 'mpregnao!e' 10 some
uhe mere e2heme al polite parzans OF the day, your
etter may seem the con urer up o chmsras, too IDLE
10 be noced but 10 every citizen OF TINS Republic
whether North or South of Mason and Dixon line,
who ID accustomed 10 examine NATIONAL questions,
through the medium of ar-reachlng comprehensive
policy the Texas question must BE- considered the
first now of importance There can be no GonAt Of
the correctness of your postons that the refusal to
annex Texas must ultimately destroy tariff even for
mere revenue and direct taxation and must al
So sooner or later lead the South and Southwestern
States 10 unite in eparate confederation with Tex
as, &c, &c.
IL earnestly hope, that this great question of the
annexation of Texas will be decided ayorably by Con-
gress during the present session. Delay ls the more
unwise from the rapid development, daily taking place,
of Englands colonial and commercial policy, usual,
meicenary and grnsplng
awe. of the West, without distinction of party,
generally are hand in hand with The South upon this
question; and that public man from the Valley, who
finches in the matter, will do the Of per-
mansnt, Infamous obscurlty.
1--WE have IN Ono, few mao, bgotted fanatics on
Abolition, headed by G. of the II of R who, of
course, oppose the admission of Texas, though if they
were WISE they would eagerly embrace the opportunity
TO carry true philanthropy. With this pton,
hardly know 4 man Ohio who is not earnest for
the admission Of Texas Some of our pujtic are
100 mld as YET, take the in stand they should,
but the mass Of Tie peopie viii bring them out in due
time; and your able letter will have great influence
in confirming the doubtful, warming the timid, and
concentrating and urging public opinion in the right
channel, Throughout. the entire Valley, &c.
"Wishng you the success on this great national mea-
sure, its importance and your abors deserve.
81 un,," &c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-22

From Judge - -, Of Afiehigan-Detroi March 6.
Isl thank you for your oblglng remembrance of mr.,
in the Texas question | um with you upon every
point The annexation, is the true position Of The
question-and humhly conceive that The philosophy.
cal argument presented, of natural outlet, via Texas,
to Mexico, where the Saxon prremnence of blood
not Crate nm obnoxious distinction and caste-s PHI.
linthrcpic and conclusive.
sin conversation with an Abolition Clergyman the
other day, he expressed his Conviction that this
the only feasible mode ofrddng the South ofthe evil
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-22

fn> W. - OF Pd.-FeO. 10, 1874
SIR have this morning received your letter
on Subject of Texas, &c II replete with infor-
n h and rendered uary interesting, by your
: >iner of treating the subject. 1t is which my
mind has been recently urned-at least far as it pre-
sents question of Constitutional Law. | am greatly
indebted to you for furnishing such ample means
for forming an opinion the policy of annexation /,
is policy have advocated for Of the reasons
advocated by you"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-22

From -, Esq Jackson Miss Feb %, AZ
"My dear SIR: This moment finished reading your
letter on the annexat Of Texas TO the United States
and b.l,eve it will immortaIIza you. beseech you
10 send me copy to New Orleans, La DC.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-22
-.(Bookseller. VVashineton)

WAsHISGToH, March 9th, 1874
"Dear Sir: A gentleman from distance, has writ
to for copy Of your letter on the annexation
Of Texas. If you could give me copy, should be
glad TO send IT to him lie is person whom am glad
to oblge."
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-22

From - -, COshOeton, OHIO, FtC. IL, l544.
Dear Su-Excuse me for inlrudng mys-lf upon
yonr attention. but desire 10 obtain copy OF your
letter on the remuneration OF Texas | know of no
better way of obtaining it, than by requesting you to
send one 10 me. The question of The annexation IS
eg,nnng attract considerable attention in this Sec
ton of country, and all seem 10 desire information on
that subject
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-22

From M - =, Bangor, Name, Ff5 TO. Io44
"D-ar SIR have lately had the pleasure of reading
you errer on The subject of The annexation OF Texas
and would remark, that think you have done the
oeonle of the United States much service, from the
pble manner in which You hive treated The subject
us tendency, when read, will be t. soften sectional
;oalouses and annos,tes, and # II could be read by
ey,ry member OF the community North Of The Potomac,
think a large majority of the votes would be gwen
for the annexation "f Texas Could not be arranged
At the Capitol at Washington, 10 have your elt-f IN
serted into every newspaper in The country: Encl ssd
send YOU ten dollars which please do the favor
10 receive, and forward the number of pamphlets 1t
will purchase.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-22
. PhiladeIrhia, March /, ls44.

From ---, PHILADELPHIA, March J, lS4a:
"My Dear Sir: Ny very intimate ard valued trend
VIM IL Winder, Esq, of this city, has gone to Wash
,ng,on to spend some days. NC.
sMr W is very arcent advocate tor The anneSa-
lion Of Texas He enjoyed, in distinguished degree,
the friendship and confidence oil the lamenra Jug
pshur and this great question was greatly 'fuseo
and consulted by the Judge.
"'rle terrible calamity on board The Princeton may
lead some minds to apprehend, that the eonsummaon
IF this measure, 10 which Judge Upshur was so zeal
ousv devoted, must deferred, not defeated entirely
but Mr.. w leads me 10 suppose that upon you Tue
p,ao,dent ma deyolye the conclusion Of Inc affair
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-22

From - -, ESq.-lTtent, htNfNchV, III HHItH Io4f
"1hs committee, and the friends generally of Texas
and re ation under great and lasting oblea
tons you for your very able and unanswerable let
ter. The arguments and conclusions irresistible
and ms there great demand for it, the friends of the
measure contemplate re-publshng it here In the
meantime | wish to have some for immediate dstribu-
tion and send you money TO pay the publisher for
many, perhaps, as will want ct present, &c
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-22
EXTRACTS OF LETTERS FROM THE sLAvEHoLDING


lbAIfAC lie W Lb IERS FRUh The SLAVEHOLDlNO
STATES.
From the late pirgii Marcy Esq of .Maryiand-.4nna.
polls, l2M February, 1874
"My dear Sr was too mucn occupied before left
Washington, TO finish the peruss of your pamphlet,
until arrived here las, night am more and more
satisfied OF the deep impression it is calculated to make,
and with the importance Of imn,ed at. and wide cir
culation 1t may prepare the way Tor the treaty OF
annexation, and by furnishing materials for correct
Judgmen, on the question beforehand, prevent people
from committing themselves against II, before 1t pre-
scented 4 serious form The Legislatures of most of
The States in session, and about 10 go homs
10 their constituents. lew copiee, laid The table
of each member of every Legslature-es specially a,
the North--would produce profound sensation, and
probably fix public OPINION" &c &c.
81 have brought here 200 copies, which will answer
for the Maryland Legislature and they will be laid
nj the eng. lie members this morning"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-22
=, Esq.-CmroH County, Kentucky
.H0rrh 1. 1914.

March !, 1914
"Alr Calhoun, PIRATE letter to ne, dated I'D OF
February, says, received by the mail OF yesterday
your letter with its enclosures The from the com
miliee in reference Texas-of which you enclose
copy-was received some time since. did not reply,
not from want of respect but because there was reason
to believe that the subject Of annexation was IN Discus
sion between the Governments, and tina. The agitation
Of it might be embarrassing, without doing any good
The reason still continues, which hope the commit
lee will regard sufficient PLANTATION for my silence
1t is well known, that have been from the first in It's
favor" &c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-22
House. OF REPRESENTATIVES, }
February 10, lSl4.

"Dear Sir-I have been written to by some friends,
procure for them your letter the annexation Of
Texas You will greatly oblige me and them, if you
can do me the favor to furnish half dozen copies
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-22

From - -, Winsio'o, Pike County, Indiana,
March / lS44.
After requesting copy of his "Leiter on Tsyos
&c he says:
"The people OF Indiana feel deep interest in the
Texes question: and most especially, the Democracy Of
the S,ne. They begin To find out that must stand
or rail- by the South-that interests the same
and policy should be 30.
From -, stauneh Whig Of the House from
Ohi0 dated
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-22

From Colonel Richard W. Johnson Of Kentucky White
Sulphur, KY, February 81, 1874.
"Ny Dear Sra ! have received and read your let
ter upon the remuneration Of Texas 10 the States.
II is 100 FOUNDER. II does You honor and credit
proving your patriotism, your talent and industry. 1t
is masterpiece of composition aud information" Sc.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-03-22
From non-slsye J

From the Slaseholding States,
From The Non-slavt hold nc States,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-01-29
THE TRIBUNE
rhc prospect i'm rilinofs.

LAcoN, iilinols Jan. 3, 1914.
To the Editor cf the Tribune:
While on business, may as well fiji my shee,
by informing you what is going on in the political
world You have doubtless seen the proceedings
ofthe Wing State Convention, which nave 'iiet
met with a hearty response from the wings u
the State Already enthusiastic county ano pre-
cnct meetings have been held, and Clay CLUBS
formed, as recommended by the Convention ano
even at this early day there IS spirit OF political
investigation abroad in the land that Will revou-
t;onize the Prairie State ere November next, and
rive her nine Electoral votes to Harry OF the
West. Think me not too sangulne, o' tiias
sneak unadvisedIy, and will give what l thlnE
GOOD reasons 20 bear me out in this oplnlon ana
fhe first and most important is this the benehcent
ef.;.c, nc the Tariff on the business Of the coun-
try has been so generally felt by all classes, par
tic1Iarv by the agricultural IN the steady rise OF
prices for their produce, and the decline IN the
prices of articles which they consume, and which
they have to buy with the better times conse-
quent thereon, is so palpable to every one that
they are almost unanimously IN favor OF the
Tariff do not know Of an intelligent farmer IN
nv acquaintance that is opposed to 1t. THINK
YOU that they will vote for any man or set OF men
that are opposed to it In principle and detail"
and are pledged to accomplish its repeal? N No;
TO do so is to question their intelligence Ihls'
you see, is one evidence ofreturning sanity An
other reason is, there is great and growing dis
satisfaction and kicking in the traces among the
rank and file of the Loco Focos against the lead
ers and ssswelled heads" of their party tor at
tempting to foist Van Buren, on them again as
their candidate after his disastrous defeat OF
1910. They think, as one of them expressed to
inc not long since, that he ought togstand back
and let another Of their swift coursers take the
track-the "Tecumseh Killer for instance
and have it from a gentleman who has Lately
returned from tour through Southern Illinois,
that such is their repugnancc to Van Buren,, and
their attachment to Col Johnson, that if the for
mer is nominated, they will cast their votes for
HENRY CLAY. This he was assured by intelll-
gent Locos themselves. Yours, IL. b.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-01-29

a SINGULAR NorlCE.-Ralher an amusing no.
tice is posted on the door of the Representative
Hall Of the Mississippi legislature it reads thus
-' Gentlemen are not admitted within the Bar
of the House. The subject having been men,
toned in presence Of a distinguished Democrat,
he remarked that an observance of the notice
"would exclude quorum Of the House"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-01-29

X PARKS OILY true celebrated highly inl-
u proved Manifold Letter Wri,eg-Ths article produces
and Duplicate The SAME tine without the use Of pen
iakye the resemblance that can scarcely bx
detected.
j. X. Park would refer his friends the public generally
- the Newly oTk press which teens with praise the
Improvement he has made Ia the above article and
them 10 call aad sxanine The extensive assortment he has
the above article winch hs sells 80 per cent cheaper than
be bought elsewhere, al stationery and Ptsii Blank
Book and Bank Ledger Depot 81 John street doors below
Nassau.
~ BThis Writer IS warranted 10 bear the change OF
climate and will neither smut rub OIL a; the same tls
having all the hair strokes OF the pen ll0 In,
CHEAP CLOTHING STORE.-L. ~ 3. skEL-
SLENGER No GO Cortlandt-street and corner OIL alton
aud respectfully MORN theif Is asn
strangers visiting the city OF that they are ss
of thsir Fall aud Winter stock of Goods at yery
ce composing laTSe assortment OF cloth pot Co, a.u
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up by the best kmsr; velvet CLOTH and fancy vests; c9
cashmere atlaet and tweed anIs gloves saspehGss
oml6rsAees shirts aircls, drawers collars, posoms &C.
bL. b b also beg leave inform their friends anu
DISCERNING public that having engaged experienced Cutters
they have oa hand always large OF Cloths Cas-
srere, velvet aud fancy Vestngs which viii be made TO
der and warranted 70 fit Mr. e. d. Scrimgeuor supentsnds
the Custom Department 60 Courtiandt Those who
wish economic would 10 well call oeefe gong ese
where Every article warranted and all orders punctusly
attended 70.
Instructions il cutting given BY g. VI Scrimgeour.
jars hG. j.. y 3, SRELLENGEK-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-01-29


Mn MAYOR: finding that the king expects addresses
from the several corporations the kingdom well from
the Clergy and that he gracously accepts them, thought
self obliged 10 give You notice Of IT. and have according g
sent you form which you may either subscribe alter
murs TO own miads doubling bu, that and the
rest otyour brethren who have particularly been eminent
loyalty ad will readily embrace this occasion Of
expressing your duy TO God aud king BY which YOU VIII
shew yourselves true OF the Church OF England aud
obse,-f our afeetonate friend to You.
rE,In IN,.lr
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-01-29

Is now universally admitted to be certain
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turers merchants and bankers lawyers and dynrs phoso
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Yet hsus nds thousands daily suffering
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-01-29

ITO IRON MASTERS or sale, Mill Sites
4 the Immediate neshhorhood .tBi.uminous Coal and
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The communication complete with Philadelphia and Baltl
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10 the undersigned os Merchants Exchange Ne York
may be seen specimens Of the coal and ao maps
IN ME s,n2 " r. CASEY. Civil Engineer
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-01-29

LOR COUGHS, AND COLDS, CONSUMP-
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ard Family Medicine throughout! New England. Il used
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pointed the reasonable expectations Of those who have used
~ None genuine unlsss sgaed Sampson Rest YIN
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-01-29

How LOYAL ADDRESSES WERE GOT UP OF OLD.
DIR. Cartwright, Bishop of Chester, in his diary
[latcly printed for the Camden Society has pre-
served the copy of letter sent by him to the
Mayor of Chester, at the time when James II.
wanted his hands strengthening by loyal adj
dresses:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-01-29

EXTRA BAecAcE.-A Frenchman wishing TO
take the stage at Utica, was asked by the driver
If he had any extra baggage" Extra baggage
vat you call dat have no baggage at all, but