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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-03-08
THE INAUGURATION.

The city had been filling up for days, and even
for weeks, in anticipation Of the approaching In
auguration, with strangers of every rank in life,
and every variety of personal appearance. The
public hotels had become SO much crowded as to
be compelled to refuse applicants, and the pri-
waite boarding houses were speedily coming into the
same condition. Halls, and bar-rooms, dining
rooms, ay, and dining tables, might at night be
seen covered with beds and pallets for the accom-
mediation Of such could no longer gain admis-
sion into the over-crowded chambers. Country
people from the vicinity, on horseback, on foot,
and in vehicles of every variety hocked in on Mon
day, besides loads of passengers in every train of
cars, regular and extra, and every line of boats.
Many strangers, Of noble port and dignifed APP
pearance, were from time to time to be met on our
great thoroughfarcs, recognising each other after
long separation. Ex-Judges, exSenators, ex-H Heads
Of Department, former members of both Houses Of
Congress in great numbers, Governors Of States,
and other distinguished individuals from all parts
Of our country, seemed drawn together, as by a
spell, to one common centre Of attraction Office
seekers and ofice-expectants political spectators
and party leaders without number and of every
caliber, crowded Streets and especially near the
hotel where Mr.. POLK, the President Elect, had
lodgings. Among other worthless, the members OF
the famous Empire Club" conspicuous from
their fame-colored uniform, blazed like neteors
among the throng. The fairer sex must not be for.
gotten. They, too, in all their grades, from the
iewelled lady to the modest country girl in her new
bonnet and riband appeared to diversity the rudcr
multitude. The city was swsrming like a hive.
and the slow moving stream Of people traversing
the pavements Of Pennsylvania avenue in the morn
ing Of yesterday seemed itself procession upon
some sad or solemn occasion, rather than joyous
gathering for the purpose Of common graduation.
The hopes Of the morrow, which had kept
many an eye waking through the preceding night,
were all sadly dashed by the unrelenting, undiscri-
minating sky, which, after transient SMILE be-
gan to lower, and frown, and threaten, and finally
to pour down rain outright. Could any peering
eye,any lurking open ear, have witnessed the cor
responding frowns in many boudoir, where laces
were ready to be donncd, and all the artillery Of
Beauty lay, like the arms Of Achilles all ready for
fields Of victory, how sad, yet how instructive,
might not the lesson have proved However, the
appointed cannons roared and the national flags,
displayed, be il remembered, from every Wing as
well as every Democratic staff,) though somewhat
dampcd by the unpropitious heavens, did their best
10 wave in triumph; and the bands played martial
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ADDRESS TO THE SENATE,
DELIVERED
THE HoS. GEORGE M. DALLAS, VICE PRESIDENT
OF THE UNITED STATES,
On taking the oath of Office, March A, I845.

SESAToRs In directing the Vice President to preside at
the deliberations Of this body, the Constitution Of country
assigns him sphere and duty alike eminent and CRATE
full Without any Of the of real power, with Of
the responsibilities Of legislation, except in conuncture
he associated with the dgnfed Delegates Of Republican
Soyeregntes he is posted by the entire American People in
your conederated council partly, il would see organ
Of freedoms fundamental principle Of order and partly per-
haps, symbol Of that popular and more per-
feet Union, which depend the blessings Of peace in
dependence, and liberty. His mission, tranquil and unimpo
sing yet noble in origin and objects, and happy well
proud in its relations to YOU
No one, gentlemen, appreciate highly recog
Mise deercntaly than does the incumbent of this chair
the powers privileges and rules forms Of the Senate Of
the United States TO these unmparcd and
axed he feels 10 be official Duty second in impressive OBJ
legation only his constitutional allegiance To their
else the Republic ncalcube good, and through them
has been gradually achieved widespread fame for WISDOM
JUSTICE moderation, and efficiency unsurpassed by any
sembage of statesmen in former or present times calm
and adiusted system of action in this Chamber,
fully devised and steadily pursued by those who have pre-
cedcd in it. has indeed largely contributed to the undoubt
ed of great political experiment instability,
haste procastinaon discourey, and ndccion, habtuay
dscountenanced and banshed leave in unsbed suprema
here the powers Of enlightened reason and the vgor Of
practical patriotism Our country reaps thence solid and sub
sana advantages in her policy, institutions prospects, ard
renown
The citizen whom has pleased people to elevate by their
suages from the pursuits of private and domestic e may
best evnce his grateful Of the honor thus coneredy
devong his faculties, moral and intellectual resouteiy to
their service. This shall do yet with difhdence una
voable conscious that almost every step IN his APP
pointed path him and unted and sensible how dam
gcrous in the transfer of powers from
pactsed unpraced hands In observing however, upon
this floor number of those experienced and fu statesmen
whom the nation Justly looks with pride and reliance
that there be little danger of public disadvan
from nadvcrences Mistakes which their counsel may
readily recty. And thus, gentlemen, while aiming,
frankly and mparay, to exercise the functions Of unae
cusomed the spirit Of the Constitution, for the
arged and lasting purposes Of revcred country, and with
sincere good will towards ALL may cherish the encouraging
nope of being able with the assent Of ndulgent Proy
dence perform my duty and to attract your con-
ndence
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THE LAST HOURS OF CONGRESS.

Our reporters have industriously supplied us with
notes of the Proceedings Of the two Houses Of Con-
press previous to the adjournment on Monday night
of which we regret being obliged to defer the publi-
cation to our next.
We sum up the leading incidents of the night in
the following paragraphs:
The two Houses sat, busily engaged, until nearly
three o'clock on Tuesday morning.
All the annual appropriation bills finally passed,
and have become laws.
The bill making appropriations for the improve
ment of harbors and rivers, and for the continuation
of the Cumberland road, including more beneficial
Legislation than all the other acts Of the session put
together, which had passed the House Of Represen-
tatives taken up in the Senate late IN the night
passed, returned to the House without amendment,
presented to the President, and by him retained
without being either approved or returned to the
body in which it originated, and thus Uas lost; a
loss greatly to be regretted, though has only shared
the fate of great many important and desirable
bills which did not get far that on their passage
The Senate also, late at night, took up and passed
several bills Of secondary importance from the
House, which lay on its table in state to allow of
One incident of the night which we delight to re-
cord was a decisive victory over the Executive
Veto being the first such victory ever achieved in
this Government. A bill had passed both Houses,
and been sent to the President, to forbid the
struction of revenue cutters, at the Executive plea
sure, without the previous authority Of Congress.
This bill was returned by the President to the Sen
ate, in which body it originated, with his objections
to it and the question being again taken on the pas
sage Of the bill, Notwithstanding the Presidents OBJ
jections, the vote was, yeas 40, nays one. On
reaching the House Of Representatives it was again
passed by that body, yeas l26, nays 81. So, pass
ing both bodies by more than two-thrds vote, it
has become law, in defiance Of the Veto.
The Senate held no Executive Session on Mon
day, that large number of nominations to Office
made by the late President remaining Enacted upon
at the close of the Session, have fallen to the ground
Among them was the nomination to the much-covet-
ed appointment of Consul of the United States at
Liverpool.
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THE SENATE.

The Senate of the United States met on Tuesday
in Extra Session, being convoked, is usual by the
late President to hold counsel with his successor
after his induction to office.
all the new Senators Elect were present and were
sworn in after which the VICE PRESIDENT, being
also into office, took the Chair of the Senate
relinquished to him by Mr.. MANeUM, who has so
long filed it with the general appreciation.
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FLOYD WAocAMAN, ESQ. will leave the city this
afternoon to deliver to Major DoNEIsoS. Temporal
rily at Nashville, the Joint Resolution for the adj
mission of Texas into the Union, which was signed
by the President Of the United States on Saturday.
Should it be found that our Charge has left Nash
vile, the bearer of dispatches has been directed to
proceed Immediately himself to Texas.
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The people Of CIScISSArI have, by public vote decd
ed against the erection Of additional public buildings and
public squire in that city, because Of the increase Of taxation
which would attend such improvements.
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ruzLasnzD mr. s4LEs Is EsTosN

Two DorIAns year, OSE DOLLAR for the hrs regular
session Of each Congress and FFTr CExTs for the final
sion Of each Congress and the for each Extra Ses-
sion-payabie in all in advance.
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INAUGURAL ADDRESS
PRONOUNCED BY

JAMES X. POLK, PnEsIDEsT,
II, The presence of the Senate and People Of The
United States,
AT THE CAPITOL, MARCH 4, ls45.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-10-10
),tober 9th, Il
STATE CONVENTION


For many years large portion 81 the people q
Virginia have been disirancliised and lately the
voice vi The masses has been raised demanding
hat The rights OF Am~ rican citizens should be
given 10 hen, ana The vexaious and sen>eleSs
re>liiclGIcs which is laid ~ lie voter should be
taken OF rnloIhis, they nave called i,,r Con
ven ION To alter tie Constitution; that call was OPP
posed hy portions OF The WIZ: press and new
issues starred which threatened 10 defeat the OBJ
lecl-greGt asccltiiy Of feeling has been created
in the West against the Eastern PEN Of the State,
and severe recrinna,ons are passing, which GER
lainlv can be productive OF 10 good. What was
asked by the fast friends Of Convention was
right and proper and, il adheredio, will certainly
be obtained. The lallac'ous and absurd :!ea,
that Eastern Virginia vii! be i"i"r"i hy he &C.
ton 81 Stat" Conveniion "uoh' hol ~ DC en-
iertaned for a moment, and, therefore, the oppo-
sition 10 il ought 10 cease. If ETsern Virginia
has he power 10 prevent CUnrer;iuD. she mus
OF course, have suliirienpowcr 10 control is ac-
ton after ii is called: il She has na' linen hcr III
tile efforts 10 prevent ii will only tend 10 exacer
bate feelings which are already healed 81 ha:ing
inaicnabe rights withheld from iiein. We so
Tor Convention g mater 81 j.Stce. and as
more certain means Of uniting ali pats Of The
Stale in bond Of more harmonious union. To
show our friends here, who oppose Ills measure
The feeling cngendeTed by some oi Tie presses
1--WE would pauit ularly mention the Eichnond
Times and Petersburg ln'eliigencer) and the
proce cdings Of such meetings as ilose held in
Amelia, We copy shor; article from The Valley
Star. We say 10 those who oppose Conven
lion. 'ihal il is stone and whumsoevrr shall tall
thereon will he broken, and On whatsoever il
shall fall, il will grind them 10 powder" So be-
waie.-[ Ntr Fra, Portsmouth, Vagina.
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[tiom he Washington, (Ttxas) Hte'steT.l
LETTER FROM MIR. CALHOUN.
Forr Hill, 18th August, iol'.

Fort ELL, I'm ttuSoNsf
Dear Sir: | am in the receipt OF yosf is''ei'
conveying certified copy OF series q IeSolu-
lions Of your convention, unanimously Pass'u,
aorrobar6ry Of The course OF Tic lalc President
and his administration in reference 20 'ue dn ,
a,;on nj Tcyas and communicated by lis Gree
lion. 49,,
accept This highly honorable approval OF '''e
Distinguish led body over which you prcs'ac", -
the par, performed towards The consnnnas'on
OF This great measure, with sincere pleasure d''u
gratitude
Taken altogether, il is one OF most memofaoVe
events cf orr history; and am proud 10 nae ny
name associated with IT, One oi us mos ~ IN
ino circumstances is the unanimity and ehthtisi-
.sn, win which the people Of Texas returned m
10 orr great and glorious Union, in spite OF every
obstacle thrown in their way, and every seduc-
lion prescrfed 10 Influence thclI uecision. IL
sncak, a volume in favor OF their Intelligence
ard patriotism; ard is, al The same Time, The hsh-
e> euogv ever pronounced in favor Of our iise,
,or,,iar institutions: nj will lie so icit throughout
tic civilized world This high e.i!eGce o! The
devotion al ler sons 10 The land Of their bFih, ana
lis institutions gives assurance that she VIII same
as one OF the brightest stars i'll our brilliant CON
ISOLATION.
avail myself o.! the occasion 10 lerdcr 10 YOU
m; congratulations al tie high honor conferred
on you by tie convention, III Scleriin2 you 10 ic-
siLe over its deliberations. is indeed, >'rIk-
ins and, 10 me- srarifyin" coincidence, thai an
oil acquaintance and native # The dis'''c!
reside in. should lie called TO pTcsite in the con-
venlion which on the palt OF Texas, conSum-
mated this sTca, measure; in reference 10 winch
il has been my fortune 10 take not an unoi>s'h-
sni>hed parl: and that another old acquaintance
and law student of nine and native Of the same
district with myself, should he The chairman anu
organ Cf the committee by which II was consum-
malc.. With great respect yours, truly,
]. C. CALHOUN.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-10-10
CARRIAGES.

Married on Tuesday, inc Both ullmo, ~ ' in
LasGLy 10 Miss M.arnA L. DE.SE, both Of this
City.
Married on The sh instant, BY Reverend E. L.
Magoon, Mr. J.Mss 5. TYLER, 10 Miss ELIZA
Ann JOKES.
Al The same linic, and by the same MIR. ULYs-
sEs L. PAR>LEr, TO Miss ELIZABETH Frances
JONES, all .! this City
Married, in tie county OF Chesterfield, on
Thursday, Ike Ell instant by The Reverend Leon'-
Civ of Richmond 10 Miss ManY JANE llowARp,
Of the said county.
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ut is the first step only which cos,s," is no, less
true In educating people, Than il other matters.
Aiicr the great work is once fairly commenced,
there Is an intrinsic momentum in good ca use
which will irIcsisiibiv carry il along. The free
tome The press and the actviiy OF public scnl-
Men' IN our country cherishes and sIslains the
germ OF educational Improvements.
relying upon this principle, We may anticipate
noo'e irnits from the ex,rlions now being pu,
forth IN Virginia. The public mind is aroused
Inc efforts OF such men as Mcdowell, Daniel
Riyes, Stevenson, Nichcr. Mason and Heath
indicate me psryadins interest lei, BY all parties
II is nohls work, aid We may truly saw. God
speed them. The establishment OF common
schools fully adequate 10 the education of rvery
person in the State is in lis kshcs, sense hes, DE-.
sgnaed by the word Patriotism, which we con.
slider 10 te not mere aI,schmen, 10 the land Of
ones birth, but rather 10 The welfare OF The peone
who give vitality and energy and nobility 10 thar
country. which they may bless with their charac-
ter and their Institutions A5aay irSus
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-10-10
(cer,t.pondenee n The Mobile Herald and r'ritun,.)

PENSACOLA, ia } Oct. !, l-45.
Tie U. S. steamship Princeton sailed;e,lcrday
morning with important Gas il is coljeclutei)
DISPATCHES Hx immediate destination i Vela
Cruz, whittier She is direC,cd 10 procec, with all
possible celebrity. The dispatches came by mail
in len days from Washington, accompanied ty
an order 10 proceed with them without al "houl's
delay" They were received al Sunse and al
sunrise The steamship was under way. lsrpea!s
she has thus long been detained here iur us pur-
pose b. special order from tie Navy Depart
mcnt; and it was also supposed she woul carry
cut special messenger.
There is iunor ;floa,, that these dcs?atchc>
contain 4 conciliatory overture 10 Mexic, with
regard 10 Texas. The manner in which | will
be received rs the Mexicans, is intended when
laid before cur reAl Congress, 10 show The lody
The spirit by which these people are aciiacd To-
wards US as also 10 demonstrate our Government
10 bc as iorrard with offers Of peace, as has
shown ITSELF Prompt with preparations ior var
The u. 5 brig Lawrence Nil! sail 70 day (ihe
wind rermling,) and Join Ire squadron. She
would have sailed yesterday, but was tciain.d by
icul weather.
The frisa!e Potomac sill les at her inchtras
her box or false bow is not yet fitted in >atis.
factory manner.
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Exchange gsOsci.

TINE Proprietor informs his Fiicnt' ..
Il Public, that, IRON this date, Tic cha.
Board will be,
~ the Gcnicmen> Ordinary : 30 per =
Ladies do. | 5p 2
The subscriber takes this occasion II '.a,
Patrons for their liberal support, sri
thtm that nothing shall be NEGLECTED OF i.
10 add 10 their comfort, End merit con'laD'
Of thei, iavorS FREDERICK BOl ~
Au. l3-dlmScSt
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RICilalOND, VA.
Friday Morning, October 10, isio.
,yo,nrR exuELLENC NOMINATION..


Nearly all The Democratic lapeIs Of me o'ale
have indicated their preference ior lie h'en ON
90 81 Governor and Senator. We have encea-
yorsd 10 give regular summary O. lhe,f Seii''-
merits on lhese suhlec,s. On TUESDAY ia'' V
published communications, nominating SiesSi'
lanes NJ. Mason and VIM. Smith Tor Inc once
Of Senators and Gen. VIM. F. Gordon ioi lna' q
Governor. A correspondent in The iast fe'eis'
b,ro Rennhlican over The signature OF "Appo-
nancy" brings forward for lie cfllce oil G0Ve'
20, another able champion OF lie iiepuoi'can
parry We make The following exiaot from ms
communication.
AS The pubic press has been thrown oPen 70
the t!ien Of HE respective hoi',".e' -;
ne,nhar az he Republican party clam 'ne Pr.
,n.. nfcaloq attention, through the medium OF
80 r.,nahle raner, 10 the s'ronc cains OF
Rnhr,, g. scott Esq, OF the City oil Richmoho
who has been, tor many years, uiei.ne'
III he Executive Council Of this STALE. W.T.
Scou,s claims upon the DEMOCRACY q virginia
arr q; he strongest character during '"e ie-
ceur Presidential struggle, he ravefseo 'ne e.a'e
an hehal, ofour canse-he regarded no SaeiInt.'
personal or pecnniary, Tor he sake OF n'' Po:.
rai friends His voice has been heard 'ihsus
ZONES oil etpqu' EIei
Democracy, and ureinsihem onwa'o; i'hP'''"s
,hem his own never. Tagging enthusiasm. am Cdr
wing conviction 10 The minds Of his oPPonep's y
nn,nswerahe arguments, andhy powers oiota'oly
~, surnassed hy these Of any man IN re LAT
assoois,rd nv the nature Of his profession WIN
,ba nrominen, men Of he Federal MctroPoiis.
Ihe h.s Leen one 81 that small and noble oahd u
nalrio,s who lave ~ Justly won Inc Pfouu appr'
Ia,jon Of The Spartan Band Of the cily 0, h'yn-
mor5 ! and surrounded as Mr.. Sto,i has Teen oy
lis v,nar;es al fashion and wealth, ne has resist
"a he ;rAuence of those connections and hoid'l
Stood on, as The champion Of equal laws arg
eoo,l rioh,s.' His vigorous zen has hefn w'r,u-
ii u nome and abroad in behalf ol The kepuoi
can cause. ard veil NAV they Tejoce ~ lhe''
ability 10 bring forward one who lS 50 wen "oi-
~. +, Lo,i Tie Democratic Standard. anu oIe
aI,ur1 whom ne Republican party can uh'e
win priie. energy ard unanmity. In ihus pre-
s.n,in, N,r Scotia name ID The cons'ocrat'"a OF
,hr Republican party deem II but nfoEes 10
,rs,c. Il ,hs, scriicinan, = sihl" mar : .o1'
w;lhou: l;a N!etr" Of consent; hnt 90 M
,.nt !. i ,a,n1. I, ic;fa,' nom lle claims aiC
onal.hca,i.ns II he many distinguished genie
1nan who have hccn named N cohheS'"h WIN
,h,s otrc.. b., should me Republican party Sc
lect some other tic H,a'''r"' te he from ne
.s,s,' ar ,b.,Wcs. the wri,crni his comhun'ca-
ton VII chcegnl'g acqU;esce, ALWAYS nea''"S ~
remembrance the maxim OF union, harmony
ss,fdeoial conces>ion--cr thing Tor The cause,
nothing fDr men
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PHILADELPHIA MARKET, Oc.otr.
FLouE.-nwing 10 light receipts, ana the
Of The late European advices, holders hs.
vanced their rates III cents per h5l. :.
800 2,010 bis. common and fair ylar
81 - per tbl.; Brandywae and good bran.
held at 1 ST
GRAM Wheat has been in better rogue
prices since the advance in Flour are 4 er,.
bushel higher. Sales Of lair Southern a!
IS and a good lot at 90 cents per bushel I
sylvania and Jersey red at % 10 9s cent, {
and very Prime, and white al 81 o. C6
NDii i,4c..
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-10-10

L.sos FlsE 1T tiR:rriNTowN, CASADa.-l0O
Houses Ba,m-The Montreal Courier Of the 9TH
ins,an. says "We stop The press 10 say that a
fire broke on; in Gritsin-'Town, about 3 o'clock
This morning, and has continued 10 burn 10 the
pre,ca, hour, Is o'clock,) ana Is rnt gel sol
under. Abou' one hanircd buildings have al
ready been destroyed. When " isit The
ground, i, was in contemplation 10 blow up one
Of two houses, 70 rTeyen! lis extending further"
c fiin.Town is nova part Of Montreal A cor
respondent o! the New York Comm rcial Ad-
vertiser states, that The fire DESTROYED near
" the whole block or square bounded by Queen,
Prince. Wellington and Gabriel streets; also
The block on the other side Prince street, through
10 Nazareth street and one or Two buildings be-
yond Nazareth street.. Two or three buildings
were blown up TO arrest lhe'fre. A handsome
Methodist church and parsonage were burnt, but
The destruction was chiefly confined 10 dwellings
Of an inferior class The suffering vii! be great
or in consequence.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-10-10

The territory of Oregon contains 500 1000
square miles, which is extent enough 10 form
seven States as large as New York. 1t extends
500 miles along The Rocky Mountains on The
east, 800 miles along The Snowy Mountains on
the south, TOO miles along The Pacific Ocean, and
24O miles along the possessions Of Russia and
England on the North. Some Of The islands on
the coast OF the Pacific arc very large.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-10-10

R.Lsida Asp GAsroS RAIL Ro,D TO Be SOLD
The Superior Cou,, 81 Wake County, Al It's late
term Ion the application of the STATE, decreea
foreclosure OF the mortgage on The Raleigh ana
Castor Railroad 1t i presumed thar the ROAD
vii, be sold under the provisions oi lie ae' passed
Nv ,he la.,I e,;s'alufe of Nrrh T"-'!,na. - 20"
Hs can be done w!thou. dstrment 10 The Interests
Of the Company.