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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-15
From Mc Fredericksburg RecOrdr.

We find the following Card in the Warrenton
Flag. II will be seen that Mr.. Smith declines "a
be a candidate for Congress a; the approaching
election. We regret sincerely that he has come
10 This determination; though we could not blame
him, even il success in No. g. under any circum.
stances, was probable No man in the Stale
has sacrificed more Tor his parry; and We NAV
add that no man has been so poorly reouir,i.-
His whole life has been devoted 10 constant. ac-
tive ardnous service in the cause, 10 his proies.
sional pre- udice and social ANNOYANCE: but when
he had fought the battle, and in one instance. al
least. emphalically won the victory-o,hers, less
deserving. whether we speak o. their services OF
their capacity 10 serve-have appropriated, moi
the aurels, for they are moi transferable, but the
cmolumcnis of the triumph It is true, Mr.
Smith did not labor for ,c0gcs but that cannot alb.
solve the party from the obligations OF common
gratitude.
A CARD.
William Smith respectfully bess leave 10 say
in reply TO the expectation to some extent enter.
tanned, that he will be the Democratic candidate
in this District, for Congress at the ensuing cleo.
ton that he cannot, under his circumstances I'M
dertake such Task.
VIM. Smith has, for six and twenty years
steadily, firmly, sealousy and with all the abili-
" OF which he has been possessed, sustained The
doctrines of The Republican party. Throughout,
this lapse Of years he has known mo variable
ness nor shadow OF turning" And he thinks
that such a length of service, with lis associate
sacrifices, ought 10 exempt him from heavy duty
especially in such field as this.
Had Fortune smiled upon the struggles OF The
past-dd Plenty SIT at his hearlh-sone-Wm
Smith would cheeriully dedicate his humble pow
ers TO the regeneration oithis District. Bnt, thai
labor is not for him-upon another, more toriu.
nae, able and effective il must devolvc.
WIN. Smith is grateful for the support, 10y
which he was enabled in the last contest 10 re-
duce Federal majority of upwards of900 10 265
and he trusts lie shall live 10 see the day when
even This District shall be "redeemed, resenera.
ted and disenthralled" by the pure and lofty spi-
rit Of Constitutional Democracy
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-15

"A csoInEAM ENGINE FOR SALE
"A MI ND second hand Engine of eight horse
da pSer with two large boilers, about 26 inch.
Is tos with the usual fixtures and appenda-
bur lnoD, q. fuskahoe coal pits. Price $500 at
Feb =, Enquire at this Office.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-15

RICHMOND, 10th February, ls45.
Gentlemen:-Your very fattering commnnica-
ton has just been handed me by one of your num-
Der, and in compliance with your request, send
You an answer torth,eiM.
laccep,, gentlemen, the call yon have made
upon me, without comment, and return you my
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-15

FOR THE ENQClHEhs
To Tie Voters of the Senatorial District composed
of the committees of King IFiiliam, King &
Queen, Mattae,cs, htddlesr, and Gloucester.
Having seen the names OF several persons an
nounced as candidates to fill the seat vacated BY
the resignation Of our present most worthy SEN
ator, DR.. J. R. Taylor, and feeling an earnest
in our ranks, beg leave most respectfully to sng-
gesl the propriety of holding District Conven-
lion at some suitable place and time to select
such candidate as will be most acceptable TO
the people, and who can concentrate the strength
of the whole Democratic party.
In accordance with the above suggestion,
propose with the sanction Of the other eoh snuss
as The place, and the second Saturday in March
The time of holding said Convention. have
named Gloucester Courthouse, because believe
TO be the most central point in the District al
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-15
10 Tie Editors Of tie Enquircr.

10 Tie Editors Of tie EnQuarcr.
Gentlemen: Although Wellington Goldn,
Esq, has had too much (prasewonhy) modcsy
10 accept fo'Muih his nomination Tor The House
Oh delegates, while there are SO many other wcr.
my gentlemen IN nomination, We; lie will be
Cordially seconded, as his nomination has been
Dy DOWN TOWN.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-15

srWe are authorized to announce that An
drew s. Broaddus, Esq, will be candidate TO
represent The county OF Caroline in The next Ge-
neral Assembly Of Virginia.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-15
(Re-pablded By 40 Requea.)
CORRESPONDENCE.
RICHMOND, Feb. 8. 1915.

1s'CFf"1Osb) W . tOfO'
To FLEMING JAMES, Esq.
Dear Sir-The undersigned voters Of The City
OF Richmond, anxiously desiring 10 see The loo
long neglected mercantile and commercial, and
consequently mechanic interests of this city placed
in the hands OF one whose practical experience
entities him to respectful attention before the H.
OF Delegates and believing you possess that qua
LITIGATION, together with most others necessary re-
specially ask that your name may be used as a
candidate at the approaching election. Your early
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-15

TIE following is a COPY of the plain, sensi-
BE, patriotic and frank letter written BY the Hon
Levi Woodbury. 10 the committee OF arrange
lncnts OF the late Democratic meeting in New
York, in favor OF The immediate annexation of
Texas.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-15

Dec. lO-wllwc p. MAYO, Crk.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-06-02

ryNuoMsoS's COMPOUND SYRUP or TAR AND WOOD
NAPirA the most certain and powerful aacdy die
Asthnss, ami an dss.s-. Of the respiratory crrana
The rsds. attention rreard the following asoashng
PHiLApELrHiA, March 3, isl4
Ma. s. Tuox.cs:
IN suffering fellow mahs the following
which, Cor sumasi sshs hope win make public fo ra.
ncver. has Astonishing been effected Pulmonary
SUMPTION when tho pauen, the grave.
Pour had voen, attack Of bilious hver. which
slight cough gradually Increased in
vonee until all ,h~ OF Pulmonary Consumption became
of hectic fever Of
Of soaealon and erraSu oppression
pillow, .i@o. in ,ns posture sseas o% The lung. and :,
time threw u pint Of blood Such my
had 10 Keep throat Constantly mold with cooling liquid
paipua,on the h-ar-
Every manning wo.d cough with pain large quantities.
the shadow Of doubt that before this
be a eorp~~.
for Consumption but Of thru
al hid the sdvee. different periods good physean
nouneed ineaabie and might Lneer months
but disease confirmed Consumption and beyond
In order possible procure my suffer
friend your Compound s,rup Tar
OF the immediate ami won ru
ook regular Tor months. symptom gradually d.p
from being scarcely st'c head the pill
low abie walk u,ie' fatigue your
liable meeiss has through the blessings Of God been the
literally, Of reseuing frcn the enve.
Should think proper 10 publish % liberty
the afetedto that word OF the foregoing
staniiatsd by persnn. MARY HANEy,
ts Spruce Street
Prepared and sold BY 8 r. Thomson ~ Spruce
Philadelphia Sold by wm MePherson Hans-
burg Gsh Lancaster; " Lambert Reading Va Dame AID
rich Poughkeepsie. N York swnss Trenton MI Wool
Burlington. N. }; Seth w. Ros-rs Mobile. Ala B.
Sands, N. Y.
Price SO cts bottle per DOZEN a Beware Of
es.
Sold BY ALEN'R DUvAL CO. only authorised agent.
Riehnond and ,ieinty fe s5-am
LlNSEED OIL,
n hhds. and bbls., for sale at the lowest market
II priees,at JoHNSTONp.
Ma Street
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-06-02
&R.M9a{sZ7s p
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

ore the only Pills in eontainpr sa,.na,,
were the nit ever introduced by that name AL
W BEWARE OF SPURIOUS PILLS pteo.y>s n, ,,.. ,,
blood Phs Purifying Pis" "s:rsapsri. Pm. -
20 DC paned on TO the public repatsnou OF Or
L-id, only true and genuine pa ra btoS p,n.
o'hers than DR. I~dy r,hey po.ssss an IN, v,n-. ~,
s0 rs wAsht asa pusavs s.srrai pursss o. u.
aha hih the body requiring int from
"a: course of living eIpour,-sed NAV h. sa,
male. - S%S -"N "~a' nAse ana e-
In addition 10 than hundred eeroe.,e. h,v,, h
heretofore published their increasing r.Ies ,pa
p'ooi IN ther favor. Sold by s-s
10 =, J. u. EUsrACR q aON
w Ie-u wes Nj.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-06-02
ARDEN SEED,
GROWN By
DAVID LANDRETH,


Near PhiIadeIphiG, and ssldby
p. JOHNSTON, Druggist, Richmond, Virginia..
ENOR many years j have been practically en-
gagged Ton more eItsnded scale than any other person IN he
United states) growth Seeds Experience
determine the varieties OF each vegetable most
lima. i found catalogues Simply
.eeds-eon-queny variety here enumerated
garden OF mbens only those Of unueonabe
The credit which my sustain yearly increasing
satisfactory evidence of approval Ny eaoru merit
I.LANDRETu.
The following compose part of the s-s e,peoei,es:
ASPARAGUS
BEET-Lons Blood
Maneie wurtzei
BEANs-sI we,l
whis China
Brown sPeckied
Carolina
Yellow Bush. &c
CABBAGE-Eary York
IaDareth's large do
Early Sugar Loaf
Large Drumhead
Rai Dutch
Drumheadsavoy
Cuaed savoy
Philadelphia
CARRor-Lons Orange and Early horn
CELERy-whssa and Red
CUcUMBER-EAry Frame and Pieslns
ESDTvE AND LEEK
LErTuCE-Eariy Cabbage
Cut Salad
Cured India
Brown Dutch, &c
MELoN-Cron and Water
NAsTURTlUM
oKRA
ONION-slverskin and weathersfk
PARSLEY
PARSNlP-Fine Sugar
PEAs-Landreh's Extra FAIRY
Early Frame
Early Charlton
Large Marrowfat, kr
PEPPER-Large Sweet
RADI5H-Long Salmon
Long scaIeu
Lwhiie Tumip
nscsSf,k. Black spanish
Yellow Turnip
Summer White
Red and whiie
T eALsAFIE
TOMATOES
TURNIP SEED
HERBS AND FLOWER SEED To behsaa
PEYTOS JOHNSTON,
"a 20 Sole Agent for n. f-andreth.
Also Orders received for Fruit Trees Plants
&c filed ID. Iandreth
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-06-02
NOTICE.
WE tuko IN

WI r thkc thts OcCdstOh 20 KtVo
nctiee that We keep constantly On hand, ssovrs.
onies and Cooking Rangers % all kind. that
are ecnsrally used In this market OF our swa
manufacture. which ~c yin ssii On reasonable
t<rms. Also. hou's Agricultural Furnaces for
sseamins food for Stock. which We viii sell At
the manufacturers prices. aneradslins ths ss-
r-n-r.. al our TIN. Stove and she<t Iron Manu.
nsscty. ncaI tbe Ben Tavern. wh~rv an kipds
IN be done on the post rea -cuahl- terms, and N
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-06-02
JUST RECEIVED,


TIME following new and beautiful Goods, viz
IL Many style Baisprnss md Bafeges
French Lawns and Muslin cnghsms
Shawl Zap and Veil Laees. white and black
Ladies best French Kid Gloves
French Lawn and fIend ehed Hdkfs
plaek and eooureJ Cloves and Mns
Burge an shawis, srk hhawi
White Grape slsawiu, vvfy shssp
Superior Molair and Grass Skirt: besides many
sooI making our very complete. To
spsctfuy solicit Of dealers generally with
sursne, that pTiess will be entirely sai,faeory.
WARREN q PARIsS
nyI5 No p5 West Main Street
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Of wofk In will be done on The ess and
The shortest notice. Ro,nx lin Copper cuerne &C
q. n WEII.ER
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GARDEN SEED,


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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-06-02

NO. "a HARPER'S BIBLE, &C.
Il w. RANDOLPH d. 90. have received
~ Harpsfs BBe No. "a. IS eE
No. 81 and ~ Harpers shakespear ~ es
No. 40 Litteu's Living Age; ~ eis
No pe'Cormsnns IIis,ory Of the Popes as n
Memoirs 81 ths Lsay Ladies' Of Hnaand' from the consnee
fnsnt of act ooaiufy, BY Mrs Eiwood, Is cts
aynopss Popey and ~ tits BY w HoEan % e<
No p Fro.r. pictorial History 81 the World Is s,s
No I lhne ednonl Theirs Napoleon; Is efs
Letters and Journal o. Fanny Ei,IsG ~ et- p
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-06-02

Ron Growers OF Known reputation. and warranted fresh and
II genuine, ~ wholesale and retail;
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-18
DIVISION ORDERS.

FIRST LIGHT DIVISION, MARYLAND VOLUNTEERS, june
l6, l645.
A great warrior has just fallen in our land, and .
grateful country mourns for him.
He has fallen venerable in years, shrouded in the
star spangled banner and embalmed in the hearts
|of his countrymeD.
The humble origin of Andrew Jackson, con.
trasted with the glory of his maturer years. seems t.
have been designed by Providence as an illustration
|ofthe simplicity and excellence of our republican
institutions Indeed he has become the proper.
ty of history and history, in assigning to him high
rank among the illustrious men OF his day, viii
record the important lesson, that personal exertoni
land merit will always surmount the disadvantages
LOFT neglected educaton and will lift the possessor Of
THAT merit to the highest pinnacle Of fame.
Il may be confidently expected of our country
linen notwithstanding the exciting contests in which
we have been for so many years engaged, and in
which the name of Jackson has been prominent,
THAT no true American heart will beat with any bu
THE kindest feeling for the hero Of N,c Orleans; anc
surely all traces of an opposite feeling, (f any re-
maned will no,c be washed out by the tears of the
nation.
Il is we'll known that General Jackson appreciated
1.-THE defence Of Baltimore, during the late war, and
was proud of her citizen soldiers. They surely Will
never fail in respect for his memory and at the next
parade of this division there will be displayed the
appropriate badges of mourning.
By order of Major General Steuart
GEORGE L. HARRISON, Aid.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-18
w. w. SEATON, Mayor.

At a meeting Of the "Na,ional Blues" held al
their armory on Monday evening last, information
of the decease Of General Andrew Jackson having
been communicated it was ordered that committee
be appointed to express the sense of the corps in
the contemplation Of said event. The report is as
follows:
Whereas intelligence Of the decease of the gallant
hero and brave defender of his country, General
Andrew Jackson, has reached us through the public
prints and regarding il proper that this commu-
Unity should evince their estimation of the distinguish
led services of this eminent man, the benefits re-
sulting from his efforts both in the battlefield and
during his term Of Office President of the United
States, to secure to the rhos country the greatest
amount of good and especially while chief magis,
trate of the Union for his endeayors to promote the
welfare of the District of Columbia in so far
lust and enlightened view of the relations subsisting
between the general government and ourselves, and
controlling his patriotic bosom, would justify him
lin recommending to legislature, and by person
|al influence achieve: Be it therefore
Resolred, That This corps ia ready to unite in any
ceremony that may be decided upon by an assem-
|bage of citizens called for the purpose Of consider
ling and adopting the best plan mode Of evincing
respect to the memory of the deceased.
FRANCIS A. TUCKER, Captain;
JOHN BRANNAN, I'd Sergeant;
M P. MOHUN, 4th Sergeant,
Committee.
IPCity papers please copy
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-18
DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION.

The Association met on Tuesday evening, Jun,
III, l845; Robert Goldman, esq. in the chair
The Chairman having briefly stated the object Of
the meeting to be to take preparatory steps to com
memorate in suitable manner the death Of the la
mented hero and statesman, Andrew Jackson;
The following resolution was read, and adopted
unanimously, as follows:
Resolved That committee Of be appointed to TAX
measures to commemorate the occasion Of the death
Andrew Jackson and to draught such resolutions
shall appropriately express his virtues and his worth
the feelings excited by his departure and to coTespon
with other committees to any they intend
take for the occasion alluded to.
The Chairman then appointed the committee au
thorized by the resolution, as follows Messrs
John c. Rives, C. p. Sengstack, John E. Norris
VIM. w. Curran, John Ward, c. w. G. Dunning
ton, and Douglass Wallach
On motion, the chairman was added to the com
mttee.
The Association then adjourned to meet on Thurs
day evening next.
ROBERT COLEMAN,
Vice President
C. VIC. DUNNINcroN, Secretary.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-18

On the first place would remark that the sneakng
land contemplate which the Union refuses to
apologize for its laundering designed
of this Journal is altogether unworthy of paper pretend
ling to responsibility Can this really be MIR Rtche-the
honorable and candid Mr. Ritchie-the MIR Richie whom
have been long accustomed to regard person
rely above the ordinary OF party Journalistic Why
mot maninly and honorably acknowledge that you
mistaken-tha you had committed blunder-thet you I'M
ruely represented the New York Herald as publishing
respecting the number OF removals at Wash
ngonl Indeed indeed Mr. Richie this pitiiu and paltry
neskng out oths reacation not at all to ee
vae the in the estimation oil men Of honor and
probty. -Nep York Herald
We pass over the comments which the foregoing
polite article is calculated to call FORTH particularly
when we have TO state that the mistake originated in
writing in pencil Norfolk Herald" which the COM
positor mistook for ".Nsw York Herald" On the
next evening after the appearances OF the original
article, the following appeared in the Union
"REnovALs.-we exposed, last evening, the monstrous
which has just appeared in the Norfolk
Herald viz that in two days thirty removals had
correspondent had confined himself to cases. he would
have come much the TRUTH" Union, June 10,
On the 18th we sent down another paragraph, in
manuscript, explaining the error, as soon as we de-
tected il in the columns of the New York Morning
News, before the New York Herald noticed il; but
1.-THE foreman Of office thinking the statement in
Jour paper of the 10th sufficient thought proper
10 withhold it from the press. On the 18th we put
IN the following paragraph:
The New York Herald will find from Tuesday even
ngs paper that have anticipated his correction about
the article touching the 81 (aiias u removals"
And yet the New York Herald is pleased to put
Ifofth the above coarse and unwarrantabe remarks.
shall we submit in silence to the insinuation OF
our sneaking out Of retractauon,N or stoop Il
contradict such an insnuation coming from such
a source We prefer the latter.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-18

|4Gr St. PauPs Lutheran Church.-This
church, under the pastoral care ofthe Rev. Dr. Null
Her, was solemny dedicated to the worship Of Al
mighty God on Sunday morning last. After APP
propriate voluntary the organ the services were
commenced by the pastor reading portion of
Scripture from the 9th chapter Of the First Book of
Kings Prayer was then offered; after which, the
Rev. ]. G. Morris, ID. d., Of Baltimore, delivered
Ian impressive and finished discourse on the utility
and advantages public worship. The Rev. Septi-
linus fusion, late chaplain of the United States Sem
late, then addressed the audience on behalf Of this
newly organized congregation, in most eloquent
appeal to the confidence and liberalty Of the crowd
led auditory. In the afternoon, an Interesting dis
course was delivered by the Rev. Mr.. fusion, and
the services continued with an increased inter-
lest, by the presence of other minister's who took
part in the sacred exercises. The very touching,
|forcible and impressive prayer, by the Rev. Nor
vel Wilson, of tie Wesleyan Chapel in behalf of the
pastor of ST. Paul's and his attached congregation
made deep impression on the minds Of every one
present. ST. Pauls is pure Gothic structure, 65 by
AS, and, when completed, will be an ornament to the
|city, and will stand forth memorial Of the zeal
land perseverance Of its worthy and accomplished
minister.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-18
YOUNG HICKORY CLUB.

At meeting of the Young Hickory Club Of
Washington city, on Wednesday evening, the 18th
inst, Mr.. Heart after some preliminary remarks
flor the consideration ofthe meeting:
Whereas, intelligence has reached us that Gen
Andrew Jackson departed this life at the Hermitage
ION the 9th inst full of years and full of honors
land whereas il is our duty TO evince, in becoming
manner, our respect for the memory of one who
has rendered such eminent services to his country
land Who in his long and eventu life, has signaly
|exemplifed and adorned the characters Of hero
patriot, and christian: Therefore,
Resolved, That, in the death Of General Andrew
Jackson the republic has lost its choicest jewell
whose glorious carcer-from its humble dawn
Through the most elevated, responsible, and dignh
led of earthly honors to the august majesty Of its
an appropriate comment and fit
Ting euogium upon our inestimable institutions
lone whose strong and abiding faith in the virtue and
intelligence Of the people was recprocated by their
|unbounded confidence and unwavering attachment:
lone who, for more than quarter of century, hal
been "rst in war, first in peace, and first in the
hearts of his countrymen:" whose fame will be as
his countrys annals, and whose name
Twill be placed, by grateful and admirng poserty
lon the roll Of American worthies-as soldier, states
Imam, and patriot-second only to that of Washing
| ton.
Resolped, That, as testimony of respect and ven.
eration for the memory of him who has '.flled the
measure of his country's glory" our hall will De
placed in mourning and we will wear Grape on the
|left arm for six months.
Resolved further, That hold ourselves IN readi-
mess to participate with our fellow-ctizens of Wash
|ington, in such further testimonial Of our sense oil
the national bereavement may be agreed upon IN
| town meeting.
The following gentlemen were appointed commit
tee to carry cut the objects ofthe foregoing resolution
|yiz. Messrs John Heart, J w. Sheahan, L. O.
washington, w. B. Cole, @. II Phillips, and Jos
wv. Davis.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted, ant
directed to be published in the papers of the city.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
JOS. w. DAVIS, President pro tenn
J. w. SHEABAs, Secretary.