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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-06
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The debate proceeds in The Senate on the Tex
as Resolutions. Mr.. Stanard made long speech
against tic constiluiionalily Of annexation by
Joint resolution. Mr.. Thompson of Kanawha
made conclusive reply, in one of the most pow
crful and triumphant arguments which has been
delivered during The present session. He is enti-
tied to the thanks Of The friends Of Truth for his
mastery effort.
The Republicans in the Legislature stand on
the vantage ground and we fervently trust they
will maintain it, They owe it TO the demands Of
the people, 10 the interests ofthe Souih the dignity
and force of their own principles, 10 stand firmly,
and 10 preserve that loitymoral influence whchlhey
lave already acquired The Constitution is with
US on the admission Of Texas as a new State
INTO the Union-lhc people are with US. On the
other hand the people OF Virginia are against the
Whiss-the Constitution is against them, though
the Abolition Wings are with them. We expect
nothing from Mr. Archer. We expect nothing from
Mr. Rives unless The Legislature toe the mark, and
tell him, that Texas shall be ours, and that the
Constitution fully authorises the acquisition
CONCESSION will certainly deprive US of his
yo,e-and only give HIM pretcxt TO vote
against Texas II the Wings will do nothing
III lhey will do nothing efficient to control Mr.
Rives and 10 carry The great measure, let the re-
SponSibily be wholly upon them Let us do
nolhingcaculaled 10 share this responsibility with
them. The slightest appearance even of little
difference in our ranks, causes The Wings 10
chuckle-and is calculated TO weaken the moral
force Of The Republican party. 1.-THE Wings will
take the responsibility of defeating this measure,
be the defeat lhcir's--lheir's be the discredit-
theirs be The ccnsurc.
Iflhey, in the madness Of party zeal, will try to
keep the Texas question ailoai, as party n,ca-
smc-if, 10 their party spirit, they will sacrifice
Texas because they will not embarrass their
Senator, and will not give him an opporu-
nifty of resigning, and will thus defeat the bill,
we must 90 before the sovereign tribunal Of
The people, and they will decide who has lost
Texas, and why it is lost. The Wings Of the
House will no, test the constitutional question by
a vote, and, therefore, they blink it, They will
not, because they know that the question will he
carried against them All the Democrats will
vote for il. and some Of the Wings viz Nlessrs
Wilcher Taylor Of Norfolk Borough, &c, &c
Therefore they will not take The question on it
and they will moi let the majority govern, and
pronounce its opinion. Let The appeal, then, 20
lor;h 10 the common umpire-the People of Vir-
GINA. By their verdict we are content 10 abide
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To The Editors Of the Enqaircr.
WAsurNGroN ClrY. February 4

WASHINGTON CITY, February J, 1913.
In Senate to-day, the morning hour was dero-
ted 10 reports of committees, The reception Of
memorials, &C., after which, they took up the bill
10 reduce postage, and devoted the remainder OF
the days session to It's consideration.
In the House, the bill 10 graduate the nrice OF
public lands occupied their attention for The great
nate all debate on This subject at !, P. NJ, TO-
morrow.
Mr.. Slidell, of Louisiana, asked permission to
make personal explanation and made sundry
comments on The published report Of Mr.. Bar
rows remarks, delivered in Senate yesterday re-
latiye 10 the charge. that the electoral vote OF
Louisiana had been given TO James h. Polk
through fraud, &c. Mr.. s. denied the accusa-
ton in tcto-branding il rs false in all respects
The manner in which he treated the subject will
have The eiiec, Of inducing The Wings in future
10 be little more careful how they make sweep
ing charges against their opponents, more espe-
cally, when they can be so easily met and reiu-
led as in this instance.
have relrained from INDUCING, in my letters
10 the Enquirer, in vague guesses as 10 The proba-
BILE vote OF the Senate on the Texas question ;
and, having carefully weighed all the signs in
the political horizon think may safely venture
now 10 say, that every Democrat OF that body
will stand by the parry on the final vote and,
also, that Inc proposition as passed by The House,
will receive the support of Messrs. Henderson,
Merrick, Johnson and Foster. / therefore feel
certain OF its passage. In this opinion friend
who is perhaps better informed on The subject
than any one else, fully agrees with me-
There will be various propositions introduced
one by Mr.. Benton among ohers-bul as the re-
solutions from The House are strongest. all others
will be dropped; not however without strenuous
efforts on The part Of, the movers to obtain the ecal
Of framing the proposition on which Texas is f.
nallyto be re-annexed.
| find few Of our friends who think all the De-
mocrais of the Senate will gute for Browns (or
Foster's) resolutions; yet am no less firmly con-
WINGED, that such will be The result
All is anxiety here 10 know what has been f.
nally done BY our (virgnia) Legislature on the
subject of instructions. Mere resolutions expires
sive Of the opinion otthe Legislature as to the SEN
tment of the people Of The Stale in favor Of an.
nexalion, are but n,seke,y and will be derided &c
scorn BY our Senators. Yours, &c.
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TpIIE AS STEEL!

We see The Albany Argus proving i'seh "o',
,hy Of the hieh character which il has acquileu
among the mos, distinguished organs OF 'ne nc
publican paty. II is true TO Texas II Aho"'
the mischief which its rejection viii 90 70 we
whole country. The Wings in the Lsslsid'"le
of New York are still urging the anu eAa' ~
solutions, and We are very happy 10 sec io''i '"e
Argus. that sine resolutions OF instruction were
laid on the table BY the vote OF every Deiicci a.
present, against every Wing and NAIVE 'o; iii
with one exception But The wings are Lear
pressing them, and We are yet to know une ss,
sufficient number OF Democrats VIII sanu =, ~
The Argus says, indeed, that the resolutions una,
nimously adopted By the Tammany Society," OF
New York 'speak the prevalent sentiment Oh 'he
Democracy"
We invoke all the 6rmness of The Deinocid,lo
members in her Legislature We beg them TO tolc-
rate no movement, which endangers Inc passage y,
Milton Browns resolutions. II they do, who VIII
answer for The consequences? Among these are
the results toreseen and foretold by Edmund
Burke, Esq, Member of Congress from New
Hampshire, who, in letter addressed 10 Inc New
York Morning News, and in reply 10 IT'S remarks
respecting the Annexation feeling in New HamP'
shire, says (and this quotation appears IN inc
Albany Argus:)
"ADd will take the HDerly luIlHcI W aou' ',io'
il the measure of annexation shall be defeated al
this session of Congress, it will be done by the
quibbling and peaiioggng Of New York k po,l Ill
clans, in regard 10 the details; and then these re-
suits, in my belief, will follow:
1T will necessarily make the annexation OF
Texas leading measure Of the new admlnls'ra-
lion. II will be forced upon The administrator
as par.U measure and parties IN me Union VIII
divide on that measure.
ST will break down the Democracy OF New
York, and throw her inevitably into The hanus
OF The Wing party. twill hare the same elect
in Connecticut and probably in Maine In
New Hampshire, whose Democracy has never ,I
wavered or quailed in any crisis we snail
weather the storm.
1.-THE end will be the prosration OF the Demo
crazy OF New York, and all The States north OF
her, except New Hampshire, and The ascendancy
of Northern partv composed Of Federalisis Abo-
lilionis,s, and renegade Democrats This North
ern party will not be headed by any Democrat,
however iustrious he may be, butt will be head
cd by a,whig. And from all This, the ''emocra-
ic party will reapnolhing but defeat and disgrace.
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KING WILLIAM

Alta meeting of portion Of the Democratic
citizens OF the county Of King William, held at the
Court House, on Monday, the 27,h day Of Janu-
b. Roane was called 10 the Chair, and Mr.. Hardin
Lulepage appointed Secretary.
The object OF The meeting was briefly e1 planned
by the Chairman, which was the selection OF
some suitable person as candidate TO represent
this distric, in the Senate of Virginia, 10 supply
The vacancy occasioned BY the resignation Of
John R. Taylor, Esq, late Senator elect.
Capt. William Hill brought TO the notice OF
the meeting the name Of DR.. Aylett Hawes and
nominated him as the most suitable person 10 be
supported by The Democratic voters Of this dis
lrict for seat in our Senate The nomination
being seconded, was put BY the Chairman, and
unanimously adopted by the meeting.
On motion,
Rcsolred, That a committee be appointed le
notify Dr.. Halves Of his nomination BY thi.
meeting end request his acceptance u The same
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For INC Emp
TO THE CITIZENS OF RICHMo.

The period for the election Of a member
House OF Delegates 10 represent you in lie
General Assembly is rapidly approaching
In looking around Tor a tit and proper mi
al 10 represent the commercial and other .na
uf,he city, it is believed by many that NOE
full and efficient representative than Fir
JAMES, Esq, cannot be found within lis In
Mr.. James is merchant ofhish eharacier,
standing and great experience, in,in ar
quainled with the commercial and manui
ing wants OF the city-an ardent advocate
well digested system OF Internal Implo:e
which is essenlialto the promotion o! the IL
of,he agricultural and planting classes, an
advancement ofthe growth and prosperity
CITY.
Possessed of clear ard vigorous inieIs.
gifted with The talents Of a ready dcbaer. be-
qualified 10 sustain your interests upon incl
the House Of Delegaies
Asthe prescn, delegate will no. be 4 can
al the next election the friends Of Mr.. Jam
tend 10 press him into the CANVASS with a
that he will be sustained by decided ma u.
the voters Of the city. II is hoped that no q
ton will be made 10 Mr.. James, and that q
unite upon one SO well qualified BY his long
rience and high standing 10 represent us i
General Assembly.
This annunciation is made without the
ledge Of Mr. James, but we sincerely HOY
lie will not refuse 10 accept the appoin,n.
conferred upon him. MANY VOTE
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DrHE COURSE OF THE R. WIG

The az. Wing" Of yesterday re-opens its bulge,
Of slang about The spectators in Texas scrip and
bonds who are now pressing the achievement Of
this great measure. The Wing has most ia
cile and convenient memory. It forgets that
when Milton Browns Resolution passed the H
OF Representatives, this same consistent, pure
Immaculate and patriotic Edi!or-he whose mo-
tives and conduct are always above suspicion
whose every though, is purify ilsel!-acluay
congratulated the country, that Milton Browns
resolution cut off all hope from the Spectators,
Of realizing their greedy gains. 1t now turns
round, and charges these same Spectators with
pressing in hot haste this very resolution, the ef-
feet OF which will be, as the Wing itself boosted,
10 destroy The golden dreams Of these voracious
Spectators. But this imputation Of improper
motives 10 its political opponents, has become
stale and we shall not bore cur readers with such
nauseous stuff. During the last Summer, the Wing
was distinguished for such low missiles Of attack
as Disunion, British Geld, Bran-bread, &C., &C.
'Twere pity, if this experimentation were
wresied from il.
| But We come TO more important portion Of
/ the Wings Editorials. II rejoiccs-(we ASK the
people CT Virginia 10 mark this !)-it rejoiccs,
| thai the annexation of Texas, "unjus unconsti-
utiona disgraceful" as il terms il, is about 10 be
lost in The Senate Of the United Stales-and it ap-
peals 10 "the Wings OF the General Assembly 10
stand frm"-and, by necessary implication, to
give all their aid to the accomplishment Of the
Wings heartfelt wishes viz the utter defeat of the
annexation OF Texas. Are We lounderstand, that
the Wing is the mouth-piece Of The Wings of the
Legislature and that his anti-Texas sentiments re-
fleet the secretfeelings ofhis party in the Assem-
hIr who nrofexs IN be favorable 10 annexa alton but
refuse TO carry the clear voice Of the people OF
Virginia TO our Senators in Congress, in order 10
achieve that great object? Either The Richmond
Wing must falsify the opinions of Its party, or
the Wings in the Legislature do not express their
real sentiments We call upon the people 10
watch the movements here. II Texas be lost,
and the Wing gloats over The prospect, the Wings
of The Honse Of Delegates must bear their share
Of the tremsndous rsspopiIbility
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HOUSE OF DELEGATES
Ws1nrMan. Ell. 3. lsi5


The SPEAKER laid before The Hou@
munication from Walter Gwyn. Esd :.
of the Portsmouth and Roanoke Rai!fos.
hitting certain documents in answer % !
munication of Francis E. Rives, ESQ, ~ r.
said road; which on motion Of Mr.. WAL
ordered TO be printed. -.
On motion Of Mr.. FULTON Of W,
Committee on Claims was discharged !,
consideration OF petition of Thomas
ton TO be relieved from a forfeited recos'
On motion Of Mr.. SMITH, The HouS :.
the Report from the Committee on . ou.
against the petition of Benjamin VIE
divorce on account of the adultery 2, !.
Mr.. S. moved 10 reverse the decision o. !.
miitee-explained the facts OF this cax 10. |.
tended that it was as strong as any our ,
Mr.. PRESTON stated the principal
the case, and maintained that il was :.
est appeal, of this kind, before Inc ~ -.
The House could, from no possible u'V''
rhis divorce.
Mr. TAYLOR Of Norfolk Borons"
granting divorces, unless The eviden',y Il,
! stronger than in the present case :"
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Erample !

Asnyx.rtoy rs MicHIG.N.-On the SD January, the
House Of REPRESENTATIVES Of Michigan passed third
r,dinu the Joint resolution Esrctlng their Senators
and REPRESENTATIVES in Cong,ess 10 use their exerOns
FIR the immediate re-annr Iann of Texas to the United
states provso Offered by Mr.. Comp on, that the
anne SatiOn shall NOT contravene the Constitution of the
United States and shall not extend the institution Of
slavery was rejected "a to 80 And another prohibit
ing slavery or involuntary servlde forever in the terri
tory Of Texas also rejected, ID 10 a. The resolu
ton was finally ordered 10 be engrossrd by vote o. 81
TO l6-f albany frgus
Here is another State coming up manfully TO
The rescue-a State in the extreme North West
and passing resolutions in favor Of annexation
without the shackes OF slavery. Michigan, them
has The pover and the lime 10 pass resolutions,
whilst, according to some of our Wings, Viz
GINA has not. And mark further, the Legisa-
lure Of Michigan scorniully rejected the p7oriso,
that il shall not conlrarcnc the Constitution,
willis, our Wings in the House Of Delegates de-
cline TO express any opinion upon The consIitu-
tionai,y expressly declaring that they 1rairc the
question See now the difference between The
Legislature of Michigan, and the Wings in The
Legislature Of Virginia. Michigan decides for
herself as i, is her right and her duty 10 do, upon
4 great constitutional question:; whilst the Wings
Of Virginia qraired on Saturday last The ques-
ton thus shearing Virginia Other sovereign power
10 express her opinions 10 her Senators. They
dodge the question, and thus transfer 10 her SER
wants at Washington The power and the respon-
sihility OF deciding the question for her. and with
that, the whole question oianne2aton, ami The late
of Texas itself. Call you this a manly and scru-
pulous discharge of the duties Of the Legislature?
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LEGISLATIVE CONVENTION

The following gentlemen compose the delega-
ton from the Spartan Band of the City of Rich
mond 10 The Legislative Convention 10 be held
this afternoon, at o'clock, in The Hall of The
House OF Delegates: Andrew Stevenson, VIM.
H. Roane John NJ. Patton, Col John Rutherford,
Thomas Richie, Robert c. Scott, James A. Sed-
don, Charles H. Hyde, Washington Greenhow,
James Bosher, Francis Wicker, II. A. Wash
lngton S. D. Denoon, John s. Caskie, Robert W..
Henry, VIM Fl. Allen, John Lynch, Daniel S.
Mccarthy, John n Brooks, VIM. W. Crumr,
John Shore, Thomas L. Beazley, VIM. M. Over
ton, Thomas Richie, jr. VIM. Wallace, Rober.
g. Scott, jr., George L. Betty, L. w. Glazebrook,
Thos. H. Ellis, John 3. Young, John Womble,
Chas. F. Osborne, Daniel Trueheart, VIM. P.
Munford, Samuel Bassett French, Ambrose Carl
Ion, James M. G. Dickinson and VIM. w.
Dupnayant
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On motion,


Re0lrcd, That committee of The iollo>
named gentlemen be appointed 10 meet in r
vention at Tappahannock, in Essex coun,,
the 3rd Monday in February next, for The /.
pose OF nominating some suitable person
present this district in our next Congress; n.
William P. Braxton, Lewis Littlepage, Wi
c. Pembcrton, Capt. Samuel Robinson, r.
Blake, General Philip Aylelt, Capt. Wm. +
General Corbin Brayton, John Pember,on. 7.
r. Martin, John Defiarges, Warren Lipc,.
Captain Thomas Robinson, and DR.. A,
Halves.
Resolrcd, That the proceedings of TIL. n.
ing be sent 10 the Richmond Enquirer Tor !,
LEGATION.
And then, on motion, the meeting adjourn.
JUNIUS B. ROANE. Cb,
HARDIN LITTLEPAGE, Secretary.
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Amongst The numerous imnrover

Amonys, The numerous Improvements which
have been lalterly introduced BY The conductors
Of the English Press, we have much pleasure
in noticing Wilmer & Smiths European Times,
which We are always glad TO receive, as il fur.
nishes the fullest and most correct European
news.
Mr. Oshaughnessy, a gentleman connected
with this establishment we understand, has arrived
here (and is now al the Union Hotel in this city
for the purpose of obtaining subscribers to this
justly popular newspaper, and 10 make arrange
ments for It's prompt delivery Immediately on its
arrival in this city. We wish Mr.. O'S. every
success, and have no doubt good many Of our
business men will gladly subscribe
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To he Editors of the ENQUIRER.

BRUNSWICK Co, Feb. 4, 1915.
Our present highly respected and worthy dele.
gates from this county having declined re-elec-
tion, we have selected Robert D. Turnbull and
John F. Maclin Esqs., as candidates to represent,
q. in the mex, House Of Delegates OF Virginia.
MANY VOTERS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-06

A Washington Correspondent OF the y. York
Plebeian writes, that "The Democratic Senator
from Maine, Mr.. Fairfield, will vote for anne1a-
lion. This, | think, may be relied upon. !
have reason 10 believe, al any rate. that he did
no, advise or abet in any way, the votes against
annexation, which were recorded in the House
by his political friends in the delegation from
Naipa"
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FoR THE ENQUIRER.

1obe Democratic Republican Iotersof Ciesterfeld!
Fellow-cilizens The time has arrived when
We should again assemble, for The purpose OF or
ganizing for The Spring Election. As the Joint re-
solution for the election of United States Sena-
tor has miscarried, it is fair TO presume, that the
subject vii! not De again agitated during The pre-
sent session. Therefore, | beg leave 10 invite
your attention TO the duty that will devolye upon
the next Leeislature-thc election Of Senator,
who will carry ont the wishes OF the State. II is
all important, that Virginia should speak out her
real sentiments in the Spring. in tone not 10 be
misunderstood. Then, you at once perceive how
important it is, that rot only Chesterfield but
every county i'll The State, where there is pre-
ponderance in our favor, should enter into an ei-
hcient organization, that we may not lose coun-
Is that is Democratic. You have seen the doc
trine already advanced in The Legislature by our
opponents that We ought not TO NEEDLE with F'ede-
raj politics. Oh, no. Lc, Congress, for instance,
bring in bill for the abolition OF slavery in
the United States; yet Virginia must sci in cold
silence and not raise her voice against it; or il
she has no tight one case, she has not the right
in anoher.) Then, lei us meet AT our February
Court, go into Convention, and make selection
CT delegate 10 represent us in the next House oil
Delegates, or approximate 10 il as near as prac-
licabe, under my proposition or some other, il the
one propose shall not be concurred in by the
Convention. My proposition simply this: Let
any gentleman in the Convention have the privi-
lese Of nominating his choice, and, after all the
nominations arc made, proceed TO an election,
dropping after each ballo''ins, one, two, or three,
as may be fixed on by The Convention, until an
election is had, requiring two-lhiris of all the
votes given 10 constitute choice; but should no
one receive two-lhrds, then 10 adjourn 10 our
March Court with the understanding, tina, The
choice shall then be made from the two obtaining
the most votes in the proposed Convention. As
We are much divided as to our preferences this
mode seems 10 me 10 lie the most equitable, the
most liberal, and the most conciliatory and would,
| think, unite and harmonic our friends, and
would secure the vote of every Democrat in the
county. This proposition is novel, know, and
may be objected 10; but as my only object is 10
elicit public sentiment that union and harmony
may prevail at this important crisis, any other
plan better calculated TO effect this object, shall
meet my cordial support. A VOTER.
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The Wings have again Con the lst February
attempted to get up anti-Texas Resolutions in
both Houses OF the New York Lesislature-but
have tailed in both. The motion 10 make them
the special order of The day for Monday las. in The
Senate. was relected-9 ayes, II nays.
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TEXAS.

The resolutions and amendments in e.
the annexation Of Texas came up for coa
tion
Mr.. STANARD explained the views v.
entertained Of the question. lie oppose
ton 10 insist, and made an argument aga.
constitutional power OF Congress 10 annex
Messrs. Carter and Thompson Of Amrt'''
a few remarks in opposition to the mo'lof
Mr.. THOMPSON OF Kanawba Teplle-
STANARD.
Nj. WALLACE wished The Senator u.
nawha 10 Withdraw his motion 10 insist, !.
might make the motion to ask for Come
Conference.
Mr.. THOMPSON declined.
Before any vote was taken,
On motion Of MIR. CRAWFORD,
The Senate adjourned.
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LEGISLATURE OF VIRGIN
sen AYE.

Hedncsdny February S, 1915.
The resolution from the House Of Del
for The election on Friday, the 7th inst, 0. ;
and ID Auditors, Treasurer, Register Sec
Of the Commonwealth, General Agent Z
Penitentiary, and Superintendent OF the Pc
tiary, was communicated TO the Senate, y
Clerk.
On motion Of Mr.. McMuLLEN he !;
ton was laid on the table.
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Thursday Morning, February G, 1915.

3-T The LEGISLATIVE CONVENTION will assem-
bic This Evening al 4 o'clock, in the Hall OF INC
House of Delegates.
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We are requested 10 announce James L. Cor
con, ESQ.,, as a candidate Tor reelection 10 The
General Assembly for The county Of Louisa.
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A great Texas Mass Meeting was 10 take place
on Tuesday evening in the Park of \. York.