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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-08
THE FOURTH OF JULY

Was celebrated in this city with much spirit
though the military procession was deprived Of
the striking appearance Of Two fine companies,
the Blues and The Greys. The weather was
bright and cool-quite too cool for the season /;
for though we cannot tell OF snow, as they had 1t
in Boston las, Monday, the air was so cool, as to
produce a number OF cases Of Influenza and
similar annoyances-and a blanket, al night, was
mos, agreeable BUTT was the very temperature
for the marching and concentrating OF the
soldiery over our rugged and dusty streets.
The companies in attendance were the Ches-
ierfed Dragons, Capt. Weisiger, the Hrnrico
Dragons, Capt. McRae, the Richmond Dragons,
Capt Worth, the Artillery, Capt. Ellis, The Light
Guard, Capt Seaton, and the Public Guard, Lieut..
Brown; all, we believe under The command OF
Capt. Ellis
AT 10 o'clock, the military and large con-
course Of citizens OF all ages and sexes, nearly
filled the Old Bap,is, Church, where the ceremo-
MES were to be performed On this occasion
there was such unusual punctuality, that we lost
the pleasure OF hearing the remarks Of John C.
Rutherford Esq, preparatory TO the reading of
the Declaration. He spoke about fifteen minutes,
and we have the authority OF one whose good
opinion MIR. R. must prize, for the assertion, that
his remarks were full OF bright and glowing sem
timents, beautiful and eloquent language, and in
every way most appropriate TO The OCCASION
We were fortunate enough 10 hear the orator ofthe
day, VIM. P. Munford, Esq. For forty minutes
ne engaged the attention of the audience His
topics were well selected, strongly set forth. and
richly illustrated, and his remarks were delivered
in fine taste. His appeal 10 Virginia to shake of
her fatal apathy, to rally to tie support of edu-
cation and The development Of her mental and
physical resources was impressive and eloquent
and was received with deep attention. His deli
cate and patriotic illusions TO the admission Of
Hew Republic, and 10 the virtues and services Of
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after passing the bill to restore Dorr 10 liberty, the
House laid on The table, by vote Of 3s 10 30, a
bill 10 restore him to his privileges as citizen
A series OF resolutions, protesting agains, the
manner in which the State Of Maine had inter.
fered in the State affairs OF Rhode Island, were
introduced and passed. in the House, by a vote o.
4 10 &c. The resolutions were ordered to be
printed, with the proceedings Of the Court thai
tried Dorr, copies to be sent 10 Governors Of
States and others. The General Assembly ad.
journed TO meet again in October.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-08
POETRY.
For tbs Enquirer
LINES

LINES
IN n, Burning of The academy o. fine Affs'
philadelphia, on tie Night Of June II, lS45'
And can the gold of ages perish thus
Ia Genius brilliant wand so lightly broken
us,b Heaven, in one short hour, torn from US
Each word lis gif,ed messengers have SPOKEN
Too soon Ambitions common fate they hhu'
Common to conquerors az Earth ana Mihu'
Tbouah saddest clouds be gil, 10y dawnins i'eht'
The sun declining leaves darker night.
Weeks, months and years OF toll and anxious 'hous'
Had artists measured TO adorn these halls
To ,bo.e who live, what recoliections, fraught
With biighted hope, the retrospect recalls
The ,brobbing brow, exhausted eye, and hand
That, tossed on Fancy's torrent, ached for "land"-
All, all forgotten in rewardlng pride
Al Fame's first whisper. Yon fame proved she lied!
And this Is immortality! The poet
Knows that his works shall stand wnile slahus '"'
press,
Or speech and memory. His brothers know
Is not 30 with theirs, but sad confess
That Homer's shall outlive Apees fame
Or Xenxes' but still small voice, that camo
Der Time 8 dark sea, says: Ask the Poet where
His Ivre. God liyes-Ask Art. ''In Beluedere"
IT'S strange 10 fancy the dread fame-wreaths curing
Around those pailld, grano, iEe-ihoCkins ioi"S,
As though the 'sThunder-bearer' down were hurting
Bolts among those who fear no mortal arms
Theseus yet triumphant. Hercules
Too proud TO bow while stern Apollo sees
Fangs, fercsr far Than serpents', goat upon
The treble agony of LAGOON.
There. too, scarce less than Deity, one stood
In marble, "6rst without second" who,
In life, loves lightning welded, till il glowed
Bood-red from Tabor's height to Waterloo
And could not still that calm and naughty brow,
Cold with tho Alp OF PASSIONS thawless snow,
Even in efhgy the flames defy,
As when old Kremlin liz the frozen sky
These Flowers of Mind are blasted but the stem
Sill greenly bourgeois, needing but the sun
OF Taste 10 ope new blossoms, and reclaim
To fair Columbia beauties which begun
or late to deck her partene. May the fire
or those who suffered, now their sons inspire,
Till DER the world rsuming rays shall dart,
Ttois gems on Freedoms brop-.fmeriea and art
WINCHESTER, Va. ouii9
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S N G

~ n u
by the late Thomas Hood
o! lady leave thy silken thread
And fowery tapestrie:
There's living roses on the bush
And blossoms on The tree.
Stoop where thou wilt, thy careless hand
Some random bud will meet;
Thou canst not tread, but thou wilt hnd
The daisy al Thy feet.
IT'S like the birth day Of the world,
When earth was born in bloom
The light is made Of Tany dyes,
The air is all perfume;
There's crimson buds. and white and blue,
The very rainbow showers
Have tnrned To blossoms where they fell,
And sown the earth with flowers.
There's fairy tulips in the East,
The Garden of the Sun;
The very streams reflect the hues
And blossoms as they run;
While morn opes, like crimson rose,
Still wet with pea.ly showers;
Then, lady, leave the silken thread
Thou twine.t into flowers!
This very beautiful song was published by the lat
omas Hood, with nom de gxsrve, whom he was nc
own 10 literature.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-08

INTERNAL. IMPROVEMENT MgErISd.-We have
been requested 10 state that meeting of the CT
tizens ofthis county, friendly to the extension of
the James River and Kanawha Improvement,
and The construction ola South Western Road,
will be held, at The Court House, on Monday
Of july Court next, for the purpose Of adopting
suitable measures TO secure the accomplishment
Of these objects. 1t is hoped that all the friends
OF these Improvements, in the county, will attend
the meeting, because it is matter Of paramount
importance TO Botetonrt that these two great i'm.
provements should be pushed forward.
FlRcGsile Democrat.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-08
ROTARY PUMPS.

THE inhabitants OF Richmond ana a. .
i who may be interested, are invllsu /.
mine the Rotary Pump and Engines W, !,
ted in this city by the subscribers, a. .ns :
the Southern Planter, Main street, D. s'r ,
site the Banks. This Pump is founfr uP :.
OF l2years, 10 be superior in operation o.. .,
durable than any other in use-Il has -, :,
Diploma from the American Institute :" -,
successive years. The subscribers ma Tr.
four sizes, which can be applied 10 WI s
terms, Springs &C.; also for stallonahp ., /
tor Factories, Movable Fire Englne'i r. -.
Stations for Supplying Reservoirs, an : =,
against Fire, and for any other pufpo.,,, s
large quantity OF water is required, e. .s /,
feet Draught and Force Pump, draw" TIE,
to 300 gallons of water minute. ! S.4
has been extensively introduced IN .ns s,,;,l;
land States. and has given universe, la %,
as can he shown by letters OF recoaln,n
our possession. We also manuI ,o,,I
and Plantation Engines, a nea! a n:. - II :
We keep also on hand Lead r.r ,r,icle
sizes, Hose, Stop-cocks, and every ion; s,
sary Tor putting the pumpsin opela asI aga
Persons wishing TO purchase 70 sen .
do SO at satisfactory discount. ,,NsS
April s-c3m z. S. WlLLlaMw9
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-08

MIR. DABNEY CosBY:-YOu1, De, u
Wl resident OF this CommonWes ~ July
notice, that shall, on the i9in aa sE,, ~
at my slore-house in COLUMBIA, S,posiJ
ty, Virginia, proceed to take In &c b b.f rest
William Sanderson and others. 70 =. Cir
dence in a suit now depending ID .av iu
perior Court Of Law and chan 1s'n;f az
land county, wherein J am ghould he
and another are defendants. .nIs,ed on q
of said dispositions be not CON. ON IRON, day
day, the same will be continue n
At ihe same place, until fln rn@ HOpG:
June l7-cw4w JOSEPH
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-08
OLD WILLIAM AND MARY.

The ceremonies on the 4th at this venerable
College, were, as We understand, Of peculiar in
lerest. Among others, speeches were made BY
Er-Presidcnt Tyler, Governor Mcdowell, and
James Lyons, Esq, Delegate elect from this city.
We have no particulars oflhe commencement.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-08
To Me Hears a'ld CreditOrs Of the EiiGI

I To Me Hears A'ld CTfdlI0TS al me EE1a'
derick Rickles, deceased.
THIS is 10 notify the heirs and credit
i esled in the estate of Frederick klCsN
OF Oglelhorpe county, Stale OF Georgia !.
forward and prove their claims as ~. =,
said estate, as am now ready 10 mast r
to such as viii esla blSh their claims . -. |,
| in terms OF the Law. WA LAB DE- /.
Administrator, Albrns' ~
Feb. 25-2am4m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-08

Important Appointments-and most erteltsnt "nes!
We learn that the Board Of Visiters of the
University OF Virginia have appointed Thomas
r. Dew. ESQ, now of William g. Mary, as Pro
lessor OF Moral Philosophy and Political Econo-
nv at The University, in place of George Tucker,
Esq, resigned and John M. Patton, Esq, OF this
civ. member Of the Executive Council of The
State, as Professor OF Law at the University in
place OF Judge H. ST. George Tucker, resigned
We do not know whether Mr.. Dew will accept
We are sure, that old William Mary will be
10th TO surrender his fine talents and distinguished
reputation.
We learn that Mr.. Patton has declined the no.
norable office rendered 10 him, though We hope he
NAV vel be induced TO accept. For The sake Of
The city Of Richmond, and the State, we are
pleased that orr society will mol lose Mr.. Patton
but the friends OF the University will truly re-
cret that that institution will not enjoy The great
advantages Of his superior talents and sterling
qualities. The Board, we presume, will fill
the vacancies on The 2Sth instant, when they
re-assembe. We learn that thly have made Jo-
seph C. Cabell, Esq, Rector-and have reduced
The board at The Hotels to 300.
TIE Alumni Of the University assembled
We hear, in strong fcrce--and have prepared
an address to The public. r. vi. t. Hunter
Esq, presided over the Society. Willis ?. Bo
cock, Esq, OF Buckingham was selected 10 deli
yer the Grafton next year-Johnson Barbour
Esq., alternate.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-08

Treasury NOTES OUTSTANDING, July ], l645.
Amount of the several issues out
standing July /, l645, as per re-
cords OF this Office s7S5,9 64 Is
Deduct cancelled notes in the hands
of the accounting officers $500 90
Treasury DEPARTMENT, S7Sl ,464 IL
Registers Office, July 9, la45:
r. n. GlLLET,
Register
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-08
WASHINGTON, SENATE CHAMBER,
LCnoc.nI Cccr.a>s \ LIMA 81 lltS

WASHINGTON, SENATE CHANBER I
Especial Session. June 81, 1915.
Sir: In compliance with your request, here
with transmit you correct copy Of The joint re-
solution, giving the consent of the existing Gov
eminent 10 the annexation of Texas 10 The United
States which has passed both Houses OF The
Texan Congress. Respectfully,
HENRY A. JEWETT,
Secretary OF the Senate.
To A. J. DoNELsoN,
Charge dAfares of the U. Stales
Il is believed that the Me1cans were occupy
ing two poslions-in what force does not appear
We find the following article upon The subject in
the National Register" OF The 18th:
CoRPUs CHRlsrl-The trade OF Corpus Christi
has been remarkably brisk within The last four or
FIVE weeks; and the Town is now rapidly improv-
ing. Several large parties OF traders from the Rio
Grande have visited the place; and they express
ed great confidence that The difficulties between
the Two countries would soon be adjusted They
report that large bodies Of Mexican troops have
recently arrived in The provinces East of the
mountains from the interior; but they did moi
stale that any larger body of these forces had
crossed the Rio Crande. We are inclined to be-
lieve that the forces East OF The mountains have
been overraed by the spies of Captain Hays
We do not believe tina, The whole number of
troops at all the positions East of The Sierra Ma
DIRE exceeds three thousand. The whole number
otroops in Malamoras is estimated al only three
or four hundred.-[ Telegraph.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-08

GENERAL JAcKsoN's EpITApH.-The Nashville
Union says the following will be the eplaph on
the tombstone Of Gen. Jackson:
ANDREW JACKSON:
BogN on THE 18TH OF MAscH, l767;
Died on tie Sta .JuRe, lS45.
Sam Houston was 10 pronounce The eulogy a,
Louisville the Sd July.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-08

This very beautiful song was published by the late
Thomas Hood, with nom dc gxsTe, whom he was not
known TO literature.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-07-08
NAVY BEEF AND PORK FOR &c,
Navy nIpIar,..

DuItdu VI FTUVIsIUUs anu CIOlhlno
June 26, lS45
SEALED proposals, endorsed "Propo.,
- Beet" and proposals for Pork" as ,bs
may be, will be received at this office ~,
o'clock, P. NJ, on Monday, the lllh day ~
gust next, for furnishing and DELIVERING E.
all cost and risk TO the United States, % 20
Five thousand seven hundred barrels al y
Beet, and five thousand seven hundred barr
Navy Pork:
Each barrel to contain not less than ,vo
bred pounds, net weight, of beef OF pork. :. :
cess Of weight in either article will be pait :. y
To be delivered at the respective Navy Yard. y
follows
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-06-21

How TO DIE AN EASY DEATH.----A
great many essays, says the Portland
Tribune have been written, on the ea-
siest mode Of bringing to an end this
animal life Of ours. One is in favor of
hanging, another Of drowning, and a
third thinks bullet through the head
will produce the least suffering. But
we have an easier road to death than
either. Although the object may not
be so soon accomplished still it is as
effectual for thousands have tried it. We
will give you the receipt. Take strong
chords, fasten them around the waist
as tight as you can bear it, and let
them remain day or two. Gradually
tighten the chords, persevere until your
body has the appearance Of an hour
glass. Your health will gradually de-
cline, you will feel faint and languid,
and cannot endure work, ,and will prob
ably have the dyspepsia, liver complaint.
and be exceedingly troubled with ner-
vousness. No matter; the work of
death goes surely on; before many
months, consumption will be seated and
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-06-21

Folks who dont like the way papers
are edited. ought to ask leave to put in
a specimen of the right sort. Almost
any editor would be glad to give such
person a chance at any time; just for
the fun of seeing them cut and sIashed
by the critics alterward. Every man
who thinks it easy to edit a paper ex-
actIy right,and to universal acceptance,
ought to try it. May be he would sue
ceed; and if so, he would be better en-
titled to a reward than the discoverer
of perpetual motion.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-06-21

SoRRows.---All accidental sorrows
may be dwelt upon with calmness, or
recollected with gratitude to Him who
sent them, the sorrows that spring from
ourselves preserve their unmitigated
bitterness.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-06-21

yon will die so easy a death that your
plrting breath will be hardly percepti-
bic. If, however you wish to commit
suicide in a short time wear thin shoes
and muslin dresses, in cold and damp
weather. I've have never known this
discipline to fail, and it has been tried
in a thousand instances.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-06-21

A negro's idea Of love, as given by
Pelham, one of the Ethiopian serena
ders: 'Ah! niger! felt as if war up
in the clouds between two hot buck.
wheat cakes, and all de leetle angels
war pourin' down 'lasses upon me-
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-06-21

There are only three ways to get out
ola quarrel write out, or back out; but
the best way is to keep out.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-06-21

Industry and economy will get rich,
while sagacity and intrigue are laying
their plans.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-06-21

A bankruptcy of moral principles is
the worst bankruptcy that can be ina
gined.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-06-21

To make the teeth white, rub them
with mixture ofhoney and pure char
coal.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-06-21
FIVE BROTH E r S

II II - ~ " L IL ~ ~ -
BY CHARLES sPRAGUE.
We are but ive-no others sleep
Through deaths untrodden night;
We are but five-O, let US keep
The link that Kinds us bright.
eartleaps to heart-the sacred flood
That warns us is the same;
That good old man-his honest blood
Alike we fondy claim.
We in one mothers arms were locked
Long be her love repaid;
In the same cradle we were rocked
Round the same hearth we played.
Our boyish sports were all the same,
Each little joy and woe;
Let manhood keep alive the flame
Lit up SO long ago.
We are but five--be that the band
To bind us till we die;
Shoulder to shoulder let US stand,
Till side by side we lie.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-09-18
BRANDON, Thursday, September IS, 1916.

Ot the evils OF the imperfect, partial educa
! ton, and OF the importance of causing th'
moral and religious advancement TO keel
pace with the Intellectual. They show
that in proportion as the power OF knowl
edge is increased in mems hands, is tn,
necessity increased of furnishing prInci,
/ pies 10 direct the use of it. 1t cannot be
denied, that il is the bounden duty OF the
instructors of youth to exert their best en-
deaVors 10 impress on the minds of chill
dren and youth committed to their care
and instruction, the principles Of piety
Justice, and sacred regard 10 truth, love
TO their country, humanity, and universal
5encVolence, sobriety, industry, trugality,
chastity, moderation and temperance
These are the basis upon which Repub,
ican Constitution is founded. have no
wish TO call in question the old maxm,--
THAT every one in a measure is the former
OF his own character, and that what man
will be, depends chiefly ON his own reso,
luilons and exerlions, while in youth or
early manhood But he must discipline
his mind, and restrain his passions, aud he
must resolve TO be industrious, frugal, and
a useful man, and he will become SUCH
The field then is open for every one, and
he is invited to enter, and strive for hons
orab'e distinction. But the passions must
be subjected to close discipline, restrain
ed and sometimes suppressed. No one
can be great Philosopher, or attain TO
intellectual eminence, while his passions
have the mastery over him, and are no!
kept in due subsection. If this was the
doctrine taught by the wise men Of the
heather world, how much more appropri>
ale to the christian Philosopher.
MI Locke observed, If | keep my son
at home, he is in danger of becoming my
young master; if send him abroad. it is
almost impossible to keep him from the
reigning contagon Of rudeness and vice.
lie will probably be more innocent al
home, but more ignorant of the world, and
more likely to be duped when he goes
abroad" Z. C.
Pnlsdeld, August, l845.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-09-18
For the Voice of Freedom.
BRANDON, Sept. 7Lh, |

Mr. EDITOR II have penned a de.
scription of my recent travels which !
would hand over TO you for publication
but at times | would grant loo great a Ii
cense to my fancy and expalated too large>
Iy upon some of my scenery and impress
sons. l shall abridge the description and
after draw it off in more condense de-
tail | shall hand it to you. A few nights
since | realized pleasant dream, and was
the happy beneficiary of some midnight
which was better calculated,
than any other reflections, to regale a low
er to the greatest plentude of happiness.
| will drop you a concise narrative of my
fancy; and you think proper you will
give it an insertion in some corner of your
paper; and to it you will subjoin the H.
itial letters OF my name, which shall
give you.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-09-18
From the Cincinnati Weekly Herald.
"NeVer Give Up."

ANY one who has watched the courss
of events for some years past if he bs'
a believer in Divine Providence, cannot
escape the conviction that through the
workings of that Almighty agency, the
American People are to be permitted TO
sleep no more over the evils and periIs
Of slavery. All things seem to be SO Or
ranged as to force the subject upon their
attention, to awaken their deep indiena-
tion against the Evil, and gradually to
bring the public mind to the stern resolve
that it must be extinguished. Among
these events we note the annexation Of
Texas, the branding Of Captain Walker,
the imprisonment Of Torrey, the dispute
between Virginia and New York ,:he es.
cape and pursuit OF the seventy fugitive
slaves from Maryland, with the bloody
struggle which ended in the recapture Of
large portion ofthem the Parkersburg
outrage, aud the erection and destruction
ola Free Press in Kentucky. The truth
is, with the exception Of the terrible con,
flag cations which are occurring from
time to time, and the rumors of war
with MeHico, there is scarcely any event
ofimportance to be recorded, which is
not connected with Slavery in such way
as to compel the People 10 see Its abom,
in atoms.
'Nevor Give Up then, il our motto.
When Providence is SO manifesrIy CO.
operating with the efforts of PhIanthro.
pists why shouIdthey grow dishearlenedl
True, Free Press has been put down
in Lexington but it must 20 up again -
Never, never must anti slavery men a.
bandon single post they have taken.--
Almost every free State in the Union,
has maintained fierce battle for free dis.
cusson. In Ohio especially, the strug-
Gle has been most arduoUs. Three times
has our Press been demolished once,
by midnight mob ;neXt in open daylight
by mob Of the responsibility ofthe ci~
ty Of Cincinnati: and again, so late as in
1910, by ieiocious mob. which bore
sway for nearly three days. In each
case we have fallen but to rise, more vig-
orous than ever. The first attack did
not interrupt the publication Of the paper
for even day after the second one,
finding it literally impossible to Sc; up
our press Immediately in Cincinnati, we
wrote our articles here, had them printed
in Springborough thirty eight miles dis
tant, and the papers then sent hther, so
as 10 mail them in this spot,* In this
way we maintained our grouod without
yielding an inch, though nearly the whole
city was against US After the last at
tack, we told our printer to purchase an
other press without delay, although his
property had all been destroyed, and We
Ne were associated with James G. Birney
at that time IN the editorship Of the paper. lie
had started ii himself, a few months before, Our
associates in those perilous times were, Christian
and VIM. Donaldson, Dr.. Isaac Colby, John
Melindy, Thomas Mayn, GenerafPrice, and NJ.
Il. Robinson. whose names will ever Be horossa
by the friends Of Human Liberty.