Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-01-16
Further Rvmors from Jta.b;uo,on

Further Rumors from Washington.
The Northern papers are teeming with extract, oil
letters concerning Mr. Calhoun We give some spec
mems:
MIR CALHouS.-From the limitations thrown out
within the last few weeks by the Washington City
Spectator, Charleston Mercury, Petersburg Repub,
can, and other leading presses favorable TO Mr. CAL
houn but little doubt can now exist 10 the
that portion OF The Democratic party. |, will not sup
port the nominee Of the National Convention, if that
convention is composed of delegates appointed b. State
Conventions. AS a large number Of delegates are al
ready selected in this Objectionable way to Mr. Cal.
huun's friends, may expect TO see, before many
weeks, the Carolina statesmans denunca,ion of The
convention and his refusal 10 suffer his name TO be
used in that body. This, coupled with the general
discomfort and dsafec,ion prevailing in ranks
the whtls country, will lead, either to the abundon-
men Of the present policy, or to total and complete dis
comfi,ure al The fall elections II Harrisburg Union.
sos Dlrs-We have very decided ru,nors from
Washington, that Important letter has been received
from Mr. Calhoun, in which he declares, in substance
tina, as between Mr. Clay and Mr. Van Buren,, there
should be hesitation to take the former We see
this alluded TO in several papers 10 the East
The Washington correspondent Of the Boston Atlas
under date of January D, says: Bait Patriot
"Thee is also very in the city, tina, Mr Cal
oun has written letter To Mr. Ehrtt Of South Carolina in
which he complains OF The of Of his friends in the
ilonsesras IN terms Of great severity AMI harshn.ss OF the
OF Van Brcn and his friends towards him. and whdaw
from The race hut a, the same time he whlod his cusnct
from Van buren, and stands back in solitary grandeur This
entitled additional credit, fom the which The
Correspondent Southern Advocate,
ring the which Calhoun received al the late Loco
foco Convention in Aablma that tie Pal neito has been
tramped upon by the Cabbage stalks
"'The Washington correspondent of the New York
Journal OF Commerce, which is friendly TO MIR. Cal
houn writes under date Of the Sth instant, as follows
"The Calhoun manifesto against the Van Buren, Convention
has arrived but learn that is IN PRINT and WI! sooi
be here IL has had the effect In an'pauon 10 snake inc con
denrs of the Van Buren, in the strength Of their position
II all improbable that the friends OF Cass aud johnson
will also keep aoof from the packed Convention
"MR. CAlmoux.-A Washington correspondent o.
the Philadel pha Mercury says, that Mr. Calhoun hal
written long and powerful letter, discussing the whole
question, denouncing and renouncing the politicians
Packed Caucus which to assemble at Baltimore IN
May next 1t will be shortly Puoi'shed' Nationa
Con vention will be called, at which the will
be represented, and third candidate nominated That
Convention can choose from among Calhoun, Stewart
Cass or Johnson. It's nominee will stand better
chance OF election than Mr. Van Buren,. 1t will al
least accomplish thug, which is found 10 be
indispensable to The welfare o! the country, and the
triumph OF Republican principles to wi! the re-orga
uiz,,ion Of the Democratic party in lol5
Baltimore .7mcTican
We can vouch for The entire accuracy of none o.
these spec,ficst We suspect, from what we have
heard that Mr.. Caihouns letter has been returned te
him by his friends at Washington for revision and mo
difc:tion That he has certainly written letter, ii
/
received from Washington
"House Of Representatives,, January II, Al
al will only say, tia, ! have seen letter tr-day
from Mr. Calhoun in which hs stales that he will no
permit his name to go into the Baltimore Convention
md that his reasons for the same are gwen in full to
Senator, ard will be made known in few days
! Nous Yerrons. We wal, with much equa
niuity as possible for tie forthcoming letter. lie
| it be what it may, Virginia will do her duty. She
has adhered 10 her Republican flag since the adop
i ~
scr,bed on her banners of % She has never fa!
tered in the support of ihem whilst other States
have hesititsd and hung bacs. She has always es
lectd the best and most available candidate carry
them out She will not shrink now, when the DANCE,
is NEST imminent, and the enemy formidable She
never waited till she how other Stl,es and Other
men would 90. She waits not, uliers not, has not
moments doubt or hesitation She will fall glo
riously 10 the Ias, ditch if she has 10 fall at o-wti
her face her oe-or she wl again assist to conquer
gorously, and save the Republic
! Another rum,r on the wings OF the wine
from Washington. 1t 10 Of the most extraordinary
astounding character. letter reports that on Tues
day last Mr. Mangum had dinner party, and that Mr.
TYLER and Mr. Bolts were among his guests. Mr.. ID
Webster. being then in Washington. was present, and
also 10 Wing Senators part OF The repast is sa'f
in the letter to have been fine saddle of mu,ton which
Mr. Bots had received from his farm, and had previous
w presented 10 Mr.. M,ngum
Can this be true' Can It be true, that the Presi
dent OF the United States has consented TO break orea
and drink wine meet at the same board, with one VIII
has proclaimed him TO be traitor, and charged hn
pom the record with perjury Is it possible, that ,hi
snnion of honest men has been brought about at tn
board, ard under the auspices of who accidental
holds The dgnfi,d office Of We, President Of the u S.
That Daniel Webster and len Wing Senators are aiding
and abeng in the meeting? Its almost incredIoe-an
we ehal wait for stronger evidence, 10 confirm tn
monstrous tale. But f ii be so, what must have be
came of the proud honor Of the President of the Unite
States What of the dignity of Virginia gentlemen
VIVA. ,nischef-what porentous coalition IS on loot
Again we say, the story is too disgusting to be true
/ Ba, rerenons nos noutoas We understand tn
mutton in question was noi ias,a by MIR. Bolts, Blu
purchased by him in Richmond.