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

Fer Tie Enquirer.
The Republicans, Of the first Congressional
District, are very much divrded in opinion as 10
VINO snail be their candidate at the approaching
election Some are forre. electing the present in
cumbcnt, Mr.. Atkinson: while majority, be-
ieve, are disposed TO run new candidate, be-
lieving that Mr.. Atkinson does not possess suffi-
Client popularity to be elected, if the Wings should
run popular man as his opponent That there
should DC any doubt about the election Of Re-
publican TO represent this district, where we have
a majority of over two hundred votes seems in
credible; yet such is the fact. AT the time Mr..
Atkinson was nominated as the candidate of the
Republican Party, by the Suffolk Convention in
rs, many good Republicans doubted the wisdom
OF The selection, knowing that he was deficient in
one of The greatest elements Of success-per-
sonal populary-and this was made mani
test al the polls, when he obtained his seat
ny Inc meaSre majority of four or FIVE. in a
district which had lately given Mr. Van Buren,
majority of over two hundred The counties
IN The lower part Of the District, where Mr.. A.
was almost unknown and whose Delegates TO the
Suffolk Convention were opposed to his being
The candidate, gave much better vote than did
the counties in which he was we'll known. Isle
OF Wight, where Mr.. A. resides gave very
small Democratic majority, in comparison with
uC iUoJoiitb WHICH siic gave al Tue preceding
Presidential election; and Nansemond. where
he was well known. and where the Wing maio.
rity was from one hundred 10 one hundred and
twenty, gave majority of two hundred and
twenty-iour against him. Also, in this county,
which gave Mr.. Van Buren, majority of one
hupsred, and where expect Mr. A. is as well
known as he is in Isle of Wight, he only got a
majority OF twenty-five.
Now, all that the opponents of Mr.. A. ask, is
that Convention, fairly constituted, shall be held
at some convenient place in the district TO make
a selection of candidate, and If, upon full
hearing of the case, the Convention shonld no
inmate MIR. A. as the candidate, they will give him
their suffrages, and will do all they can 10 pro-
mole his election. Can any proposition be fairer
than this Can any good objection be made to
it For my life, cannot see why his friends
should objec, to Convention, if he is as popular
in the district as "Gallatin" and "Surry" would
have US 10 believe. "GallaIin" is entirely mis-.
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Meeting al he Exchange Concert Room Tonight.
The Democrats OF Richmond are reminded,
that the meeting 10 appoint Delegates 10 the Con
grcssional District Convention, takes place al
seven o'clock tonight al the Exchange. Let eve
~ Democrat remember, that TO succeed we must
have inscribed on our banner "Union, harmony,
oncession-everyhinSto for the cause, nothing Tor
men"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-15

the first year or two-his sales being necessarily
on longer credit than his purchases Instead
Of retaining the money, however, as was his right
under the order Of the Board, he paid il in,o,
the Treasury, and, without it, managed TO supply
the necessary materials TO the Institution. "
ANXIOUS.
Richmond, February 10, 1915.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-15
GROnNn PLASTER.

LEARNERS purchasing Taliaferro's ground
L plaster, can be certain of getting fresh ami
Gle, ground in the City Of Richmond and Ct the
best qualify II. T. & E. s. TALIAFERRO.
References, Messrs. Vim. Anderson & Co.,
Workman s. McGrudsr, John A. Lancaster s
Co. Jan. 13-cw6w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-15

TT We received a letter, By the packet boat
yesterday, from gentleman OF Lynchburg, who
gives partial returns from three precincts in Bed
ford county; which make j, probable that Woods,
(Whig,) was elected on Monday Senator for The
District, in place Of the late Colonel Campbell,
(Whg)
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-15
INFORMATION WANTED.

TOHN WATTERSON, the son of Jos. Wal.
y terson, late OF Montgomery county, State OF
Virginia, left his fathers house some thirteen or
fourteen years ago, and was last heard OF on the
Wheeling road, acting as agent for wagoners, or
some such business. This was some seven or
eight years ago-since which time. no nforma.
ton has been had OF him. His father having died
since, ne has interes, here worth attending to. Il
he is still living, any information of him will lie
thankfully received By line addressed to James
Hcslep Lafayette P. O., Montgomery Co., Va.
Dec. 20-c2aw6m
II Wheeling Times requested TO copy for one
month, and send bill to James Hcslep, as above
IVES T-HILL WAREHOU USE,
PETERSBURG, I'd,
rs situated in high dry and beautiful part Of
i the town, very convenient TO business Graie.
fui for past encouragement, We say TO generous
public that we continue 10 offer every advantage
and facility that can be obtained in Petersburg or
Richmond; and that we receive from the Railroad
or Basin, all Tobacco consigned TO US or any
commission merchant, free ofdrayag eto the plant
er: and that The freight on all Tobacco sent 10 Us
will be paid by us, and deducted from the sales o.
Tobacco when made. Our charge for such ser
vice is the same as made by the other inspectors
submitted, BY GRIGG & SYDNOR.
Petersburg Feb 8, lsl5-cwSw
| TN pursuance of decree Of the Circuit Supe-
| i rior Court Of Law and Chancery for tue
county OF King William, pronounced al its laie
session, on the 2lst November, 1874. in the SUI
oil John Detfarses and others, rs. Thomas b.
Mitchell's Administrator and others, the under
signed, acting as Commissioners of said Court
will offer for sale, on the premises at public auc
ton, on MONDAY, the third day Of Maich
next (1S45D if fair, if not, on the first fair Gsy
thereafter, the Tract Of Land Of which the sa'O
Mitchell died in possession, containing, BY SUI
vey, 5fIs acres. The said tract lies immediate
ly on the main road leading from King william
Courthouse TO West Point, and between seTen
and eight miles from the former place, and haIia
mile from West Point Church. There are Cd !
convenient and suitable dwelling house, WIN
several rooms on floor, and also, the usual ou'
houses, &C., &C.
The terms under The decree are twelve noh'I'
credit, except for so much as shall be necessa!
TO defray the expenses Of sale and costs Of sun
which will be for cash.
The Commissioners are authorized TO eIeeus
good and sufficient deed OF bargain and sax sax,
with special warranty, 10 the purchaser-,he PI.,
bond and good personal security, and deco y
trust on the land ;.
Persons wishing to view the premises can mar -.
application to William N. Gregory, one Of 'n'
Commissioners, residing al King William Co'''
house. BENZ. F. DABNEY, }
VIM. N. GREGORY, CommH
SAML. C. SCOTT,
J Jan. 7-cw,ds
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r. We thank The Charleston Mercury for the
liberal construction il has put upon our article
But as il has published "Civis," will it do US the
still further favor 10 re-publish ourown comments
nnOn il Z
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-15

The New Orleans Bulletin, IThig,) of the 9Th
instant says at is well understood that Mr.. Bar
row will vote for the mrcsrre" Col Annexa,ion)-
and it reminds MIR Barrow what "an extraor-
binary spectacle (wonh be prcsenied) il the mea-
cure were defeated by the negative vote Of the
State most deepy-as far as her social condition
is concerned ritaAv-interested in its accomplish
menl9 Let our respected Senator be assured, that
If he donot support those (Iousc) resolutions, his
vote will amount TO an utter c0nltmpL OF public
opinion in this State. Let him reflect on the con-
sequences Of throwing the question into another
rolllical contest for assuredv il will enter into
every canvass, until it be airmatively settled
and count the cost-if such considerations have
any influence with him-lo his political friends
in this State and hroNgho"t he South. We make
Ibis appeal in the utmost sincerity. and We beieve
we express the sentiment Of nine-tenths Of our
readers
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rrThe communication Of "Silex," from
Clarke & Warren, relative TO Mr.. Funston and
the removal Of Col Rutherford, will appear 10
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Tic APPEAL from the Legislature 10 me i'fopc
TIE ELECTION OF SENATOR POSTPONED

Tic APPEAL from the Legislature 70 Hg 1.toP.'
TIE ELECTION OF SENATOR POSTPONED.
Yesterday, the Senate Indefinitely postponed
The Resolution OF the House of Delegates to pro-
coed to The election Of Senator Of the =. $, by
vote of II TO li-lhree Republican Senators
GMessrs. Crawford. Sloan ard Baptist) voting
against 1.-THE Senate thus transfer 10 The people
themselves The power Of deciding whether .s H. they
wonld have a Senator palmcd upon them BY,
small accidental Wing majority In the Legisla
ture, for six years, in the very face ola recorded
Republican majority Of about G,OO0 OF the people;
We cheerfully meet The issue al the polls in April
next. Riyes m no Rivcs-the oprcnent Of Texas,
and The friend ofC!ay, ~ Republican, who sup
ports The good old principles Of Virginia, and is
in favor oil Texas? We conten. ourselves with
stating The fact al present. and the issue which it
suggests, and shall take up this snbjec. at our lei
sure hereafter There was no debate in the Sc
nate upon the posiponement. We should have
held the Republicans (who INDUCED no consliiu-
,ional scruples) iheIcusablc, and athless 20 Viz
sina, who had gone into the election, in order 10
sacrifice her upon the altar Of anti-Texas Wing
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g-r"Many Democrats" in favor Of Mr.. Sed.
don's nomination, received too late for this morn
ing's paper, will appear Tomorrow
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II We have in type strong nomination Of
w. H. Roane, Esq, BY "Am;cus," and OF VIM.
Smith, Esq, By "Arisldes" which we intended
10 bring out this morning, but for the action of
the Senate yesterday. Now, they are a day after
the Fair, though if'eiiher correspondent now
wishes his communication inserted, We will
cheerfully consult his wishes.
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nere he was limited to an hour each. Inc
impression, however, was, with many Peoptu,
that all This was labor and law lost-tnat 'hs
iury would be hung, that is to say, divided-ana
i,hai thew would have to begin The battle over
again. Some wag said, if they did nottaKe care,
bey would contrive to cal up the estate Deiole y
was setlled-like The monkey sharing Inc cneeSe
in the fable. ,rI;.t
II turns out however, that on Tuesday Velo ~;
ras given BY The jury TO SET up Inc VII. oa 81 -
we almost enyicd the Joyous feelings OF one oi
the ACCOMPLISHED counsel, whom we met Weones-
day morning with letter in his hand, ana MS
ewes flashing with triumph. He had Just received
il from one of his colleagues in Petersburg, VINO
announced their success, but begged him 10 come
over lest the opposing council might take aavan-
IA ee OF some form. resort 10 some new evolution,
and upset The verdict which had set up the VIII.
These apprehensions are not without foundation,
when we recolect, that the distinguished veteran,
Chapman johnson, Esq, flames at the head OF
the opposition.
The whole case forms an extraordinary drama
on the Theatre ofJuslce-the testator, one OF me
most singular men of the age, and his testament
one of the most and longest contested, which has
ever come before Court of Probat in Virginia.
Whether the curtain isnow forever TO fall upon it,
or whether il is 10 start mp in some new charac-
Ter. and be shifted to new boards, is more than
any poor layman like ourselves can predict, and
perhaps more than ten Philadelphia lawyers can
divine We cannot dismiss the scene, however,
wilhou! paying 10 Judge Gholson the compliment
which he Justly deserves Of presiding, with
patience, a learning, promp:itude OF decision,
and dignity and grace OF manners, which would
do honor 10 any bench.
P. s. We understand that yesterday an appi-
cation would be made by The opposing counsel for
new trial, upon the ground OF misapprehenslon
on the part OF some OF the jurors olthe effect Of
their verdict.
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and a State, are common in our annals and 9

and State, are common In our annals, and OF
great practical utility. H.,
We prefer Browns resolutions, therefore
not with such pertinacily, as to take lhal pan,
and nothing else An idea has been thrown our, -
unite Browns and Benton's schemes-tnat Is 10
say, 10 take what is good in both oil them. II ne
cessary. and Texas will not accept the teiins'
Men, with Col. Benton, let US have Commission
ers appointed 10 carry ont his colnpact-ana pul-
chase, through cessoD, the residue OF tne lel-
rory, &c. SC. A friend al our elbow suggests,
that be must not connect them by amendment, 50
as 10 fling Browns Resolutions again before tne
House of Representatives, 10 run the gauhlel
there. Better, (he says) far better to strike me
bargain now-concur with the House, and theh
pass such portions of Col. Benton's as may DC
needed 10 give efficiency TO Browns. Lei Us no'
PLAY the game Of delay 10 destroy. 49,,
We repeat, that we are not dosgedly welded "
any particular system We go for our country
moi obstinately for particular measures or lnei'
authors. We care not who secures us leSas,
whether Tyler or Polk, Brown or Benton. Goo
forbid that narrow pride, which stickles Tor paru-
cular mcn-or that impraclicable oostinaey'
which is calculated TO defeat great measure DC,
cause il does not suit our taste 10 The tenth par
a hair. We would bind that man to our heart oi
hearts. who, losing sight OF all selfish Interests,
goes now for what is best for his country. woe
unto him who sacrifices Texas 10 his amDitioh
or envy-and glory be 10 him who secures me no
bic end by the most honorable and available means
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For tic E1quiTe,
"TExas. Scorr AND VIcToRY

Richmond, February 10, 1915.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-02
RELATIONS WITH FRANCE.

The last number Of the "Courrir des Efais Unis, y
published in New York, refers TO the late article
which we published upon the apparent change that
seems to have marked the course Of France to-
wards the United States The comments Of
the Courier are conciliatory. We shall
rePubhsh them tomorrow evening. In the
mean time, we lay before our readers the fol-
lowing extracts from it, as we find them translated
in the "New York Evening Post" The "Courrier''
does not deny that we had grounds for the suspi-
cions we expressed; but Il lays the blame upon M.
Saligny. 1t is the folly Of her diplomatic agent,
Ito adopt the words Of the Evening Pos,,") that
it condemns We leave it to the journalist and the
ageh. TO settle the complaint with each other
f the diplomacy of France deserves to be blamed all
il to be blamed for not having strictly followed
Of neutrality before and pending well after Her
right and duty to labor for the maintenance Of the in
dependence Of Texas but all her efforts here Rave been at
tended with want Of skill and objectionable degfee OF
buster and ostenation. miserable air OF petty intrigue
has been given TO that which the exercise OF right
and the defence Of legitimate interest Instead OF main
tanning defensive position she has assumed aggressive
This bungling to be regretted because has all the
disadvantage Of attack without any Of its dignity We
lose much Of American sympathy s England does with
out gaining anything by H. 1t win result from This, that
Texas rejects the propositions Of Mexico upheld as she
Is ProbsbDe nay. almost certain to take
pacewi place the two protectsr' in yidiculous posi-
tom and let take place as may will be un
derstoO and celebrated throughout the entire Union
triumph France well as Engiand-s joint partner.
ship IN which ~e would have done just well not to have
participated"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-02

1.-THE people Of Texas indignant when they heard
that President Jones had despatched Ashbel Smith minis
at the courts OF Paris and London for the purpose
completing hs private secret dirty negotiation to prevent
possible, the republic Of Texas from joining conied
eracy turns that Smith, instead Of going Europe,
went to Vera Cruz and s in the city Of Mexico with
Elliott, the British minister TO the republic Of Texas This
positively the Pcayune Of this morning.
and the assertion s based information undoubtedly
hentc transmitted the editors Of that paper by their
respondents in Mexico."-N o. Courier.
Our neighbor il mistaken in supposiDg Ashbel
Smith to be the man who went to Mexico with Capt.
Elliott Ashbel Smith left Boston for England in
the steamer the lstnstant He passed through this
city on the 18th Of Aprilsevera days after the Eu
rydce arrived at Vera Cruz with Capt Elliott and the
Mr.. Smith, secret agent Of the Texan government.
We apprehend that the design Of the plotters is to
have Ashbel Smith leave England in the steamer of
the 18th instant, and arrive in Texas with certain
considerations from England, which the consprators
imagine will have powerful weight in inducing the
Texan Congress TO receive the offer of independ-
ence from Mexico upon the condition of refusing
annexation We should not be surprised if these
considerations turned ont to be identical with those
for which Judas Iscariot betrayed the Saviour Of
the world. The difference viii consist in the great
er amount which he will be able to offer for the be-
trayal of a section only Of the globe.
~ 0. Picayune-
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-02
THE DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

The New York Post Of Saturday evening ac-
knowledges the receipt Of the June number of the
democratic Review" 1t speaks of it as "a capital
number, full of well-written articles, varied in
character--some of them highly entertaining. This
periodical stands now at the head of this class Of
literary publications in America. Its contributions
are always well selected for information high moral
character utility and classic elegance Of style, it will
find welcome reception in every library. Its lead
ing article is on a theme Of paramount interest. As
it gives the best account Of the question Of title
to Oregon, it will command particular attention.
The narrative is easy, and fixes the attention by the
precision and simplicity with which the historical
facts are given in the order of occurrence It's well
calculated to impress them distinctly upon the
memory"
The democratic Review" comes to this concur
sion
upon the whole matter, have formed an opinion the
and justices and think do but declare the decision Of
the American people when we say that the 49h parallel
reasonable and proper compromise and the
limit which America ought to concede."
The New York Evening Post introduces this ex-
tract with the following striking remark:
whether England by her incauous and imprudent in.
reference in the affairs Of Texas may not require curb
before the question is settled another question Yet
her efforts there likely to prove unavaing may
perhaps look very safely to the peaceful solution of that
question also"
The British ministry indeed, ought to be aware Of
the mschefs which their accredited agent, Capt.
Elliott, is now doing. His indecent and unwarrant-
able interference with our relations to Texas pro-
ducing flame through this country which must
extend itself to every other unsettled question be-
tween the two nations The Oregon controversy re-
quires the most conciliatory spirit both sides;
but how can we go into this discussion with any
definite prospects of success with feelings embit-
tered by the tampering inrigues of British
agent in Texas and in Mexico
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-02
OUR CHINESE SQUADRON.

| A letter from New York Of the 9Th says: sour
China squadron is still here. l was on board at
noon to-day, with the steamer in readiness to take
the ships TO sea. The pilots, however, determined
that the state of the weather unpropitious, and
at II a. m. Mr.. Everett and lady were on board
in the morning, and are very comfortably accom-
modated. doubt if any public vessels ever went
to sea more completely equipped. The Columbus
has a remarkably fne-loohing crew of young men,
mostly, if not all, Americans"
In our paper of the 30th, we inserted an article
extracted from the "New York Morning News of
the 2gth, which attributed the delay of the sailing Of
the China squadron TO the absence of the purser Of
the vincennes at Washington. We have ascer-
tanned, at the department, that this statement is
founded in mistake. The purser Of the Vincennes
here leave of absence, and reported for duty
on the a6lh, before his leave had expired. His du-
ties have been performed in prompt and efficient
manner, and the department, and we believe all
who are well informed, are entirely satisfied with
his conduct, especially in his prompt alacrty.
The paragraph in the "News" must have origina-
ted in transformation.
The above was intended for last Saturday eve
ning's Union" We now learn from that eyes
ning's "New York Evening Post" that
"THE LNE-oF-BAT1LE SHiP COLUMBUS, bear
ing the broad pennant of Commodore BiddIe, was
taken in tow this day, at H. meridian, by steamers
Hercules and Jacob Bell, and proceeded through
Gedney's channel to sea- The u. s. ship vincennes,
under command of Hiram Paulding, esq, was also
taken in tow by the steamer Sampson, following the
Columbus. The fine state of the weather, with ia
vorable wind, will give these fine vessels good cf
| fling by night fall.
These ships sail in company for China, as it is
presumed, by way Of Cape of "Good Hope" The
Columbus carries out our minister, Mr. Everett and
LADY, also the ratification of the treaty; will larry
few months in those seas, and return by the way
of Cape Hom-thus making passage round the
world. The Vincennes joins the squadron on that
station, and will relieve one Of our vessels of the
same Glass;
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BIZ fl. Green, .Auctioneey.

CHINA, GLASS, CROCKERY, HARD
~ WARE, AND FURNITURE, AT AUG
TION.--On Thursday, the 5th instant, shall sell
at my auction room, Concert Hail. at ~ O'Clock, p.
M, a good assortment fthe above-named articles,
such as
Fine gilt, white and figured, China tea and coffee
sets n,
Fine India, stone, and granite China dinner sets
Granite and Liverpool plates and dishes, stands,
casters, &c.
Sugardlshes, tumblers, lamps, salts, &c.
Shovels, tongs, walters, bread-trays, knives,
forks, &c.
Also,a good lot Of mahogany and other funi-
turc.
The above articles are new, and must be sold.
Will be added TO the sale good assortment of
secondhand furniture.
The ladies are particularly requested TO attend
the sale.
A. GREEN,
Iune 2-3t Auctioneer.
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and intermediate ages at proportionate rates; and
the premiums payable semi-annually or QUARTERLY,
if preferred
Buys and sells annuities-grants endo,cments for
chiidren-nakss all contracts in iOhioh s the in
tercst Of money Is Involved
The policies of insurance may be made payable
to wife, child, or any other person designated by
the assured. By an act of the State Of Maryland,
1910, chapter 49, assurances made by married
women on the lives of their husbands are fully pro-
tected from all claims Of creditors.
The proposals and rates, as well a. blank forms
of application, may be obtained at the Office of the
company, or its agents.
RICHARD B. Dorsey, Secretary.
JAMES H. CAusrEN, Agent for Washington.
June 9-dly