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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-02-15

Jour nsnosssss - s.s end ~. ~ shsy ~ sns~ tAe
es Anticipated TIE setioa q sAsh prayer VIM ees6d-.es
they commit The Issue IN ihs wisdoa and patriotism
eas aiy persaadsd that they win give
s calm and ey dsoss Of a. n ths
judgments the nesesfs Of ths eou.oaweaih rsqaire.
And a. N du'y bound yesr nsmoralsts VIII sv~s prey.
l. =. GARIANp.
OF Randolph Msesa Colcss.
50, WILLIAM Z. fLUMER,
OF Hsmpdsn Sydney.
EEwIS w. CHAAbERLAYNR
OF the Medical Department. Of
namrden Sydney Richmond.
BENJAMIN n. SMITH,
washingsoa Colese.
ROBERT @. SCOTT.
william 4 nssy.
I. L. PRESTON,
Henry Emory.
J.B. JErER
Riehucnd Coirre.
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CITY DELEGATESHIP.

Psseh, Notwithstanding the reception of the following
lettes s, adheres his determination represent the
Ciysf Richmond The testimonials in his favor. since
his have been too many for him to disre-
gard she voice Of the people: He is of being elected
although he may be opposed by the Lions Of the day.
Nh. PuscH:
1t is with feelings Of regret, not unmnged
With fea Of my defeat that have the
nent of your determination be candidate for the City
Deegateshp. 1t is that you have Qike myself)
proclaimed yourself member Of one party and at the
came time advanced the interests Of another but then you
know am willing make personal sacrifices for the Of
Zee, though they may be few, and hope not.
You ~esda', accept the Office know you would not
YeNnAxsr arpported Texas! have. May dare fla,
the datterng JUNCTION my soul that you will withdraw
Fraternally yours.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-02-15
MEMORIAL OF THE CONVENTION OF COL.
LEGESp

we comply this morning, with the promise given few
days ago. to republsh at the earliest practicable moment
the "Memoria Of the Convention Of Colleges" which ms
sembed in this city, 10 the winter of Is4344addesed
to the General Assembly Of Virginia. soliciting
assistance TO make those institutions useful Ind ayaa
BILE TOW ards accomplishing what is ncomparaby the first
moral duty Of the law making powc-,hs diffusion Of
education and its extension every Citizen male and .
male Of the Commonwealth.
This distinguished report was published by us las,
winter, because aas il perfectly unayanp 10 publish
IT, It's equally so now, for this General Assembly in
concerned; but for resolved take On
from their apathy, BEFORE the PForIK The La.
gsa'ure IT plain, will DO nothing until the impulse is
munica,ed to them from the assos-from the People Of
Virginia! Be it then the resolved purpose and tho solemn
duty Of every man WIN, las do esteems the claims Of
Education sacred TO lose time, to intermt no effort, in
ringing the subject Of education. until oil comics,
its importance, and until the suggishnes, of the
Legislature Is Corrected by infusion Of popular ysor and
energy.
The Memorial /, from the pen Of Presden, Garland NJ
Randolph Mncon tho first Mathematical Scholar in The
State, and whose range Of reflection not confined TO the
sublime studies in which he delights has equally taken in
tho wants and necessities Of practical condition and the
best mode Of supplying lhemi
We quote from tho memorial the following views m
worthy OF the utmost consideration:
Furthermore by the fourth provision Of the proposed
act the colleges will hold very peculiar and interesting
relation to the primary school syStem The experience no,
only Of Vrgnis but Of all her States which have
adopted systems Of primary education proves that no avs
tem however well devised, be useful TO any grea,
tent, unless II be skiuly and faithfully executed The
greatest Obstacles with which such systems have to
arise chiefly from two FIRST from the want Of pub
lie interest in their Suecessfal operation secondly from
deslituon Of competent and permanent teachers No sys
ten Of education for the poor competent Of itself TO n.
these difficulties"
uJ See the report on this he nd, in continuation
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ONE AND TWO DOLLAR NOTES.

To the Edsos OF the Wing
Gentemen-Noihins has been done or ssid during the
present session OF the Legislature in regard authorizing
me Banks to reissue tho small notes. and
to DC disposed to como forward in ordcro accomplish the
oo9ect II causes mo to ask the favor Of your paper.
since the law put in force for resetng the issuing
OF these notes bv our Banks every who hes been
gagged IN business knows wha, has rcsuled-an influx
North Caroina notes TO supply the and thereby
North Carolina enjoys all the benefits and profit which
law affords. The satisfaction which il would be the
people OF our State for the circulation be exclusively
own ought think, to DO enough claim consideration
from the Legislature before they adjourn But conceive
that the benefit would DO considerable the institutions
that might issue them Let suppose that the circulating
medium under i've dolsrs Dped BY tho whole business
transactions Of the people Off, State 900 during the
year. and this amount must either metal psper
would not be the of furnishing those institutions
which issue these email notes. with additional basis for
Banking usesi And why let Banks profit by 10
well IS the Banks Of other States.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-02-15
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The House resolved itself into the Committee of I'M.
Whole and resumed the consideration OF the bill for the
sdmission Of the States Of Iowa and Florida into the
Union.
variety OF amendments wer, proposod. discussed.
and disposed Of. The committee then rose and reported
the bill TO the House.
Inc motion TO strike out tho provso proyidng for the
ayes 1873. noes II.
H5 noes a. -
mr' thompson OF Mississippi moved a reconsideration
Of the vote OF yescrosy by which tho bid providing for
inc establishment Of free bridge across the eastern
branch OF the Potomac, laid upon the table; and its
'ufner consideration was postponed until Tomorrow.
on motion Of Mt a. " Brown, and after an Urgent sp.
peal from W. H. Dodge, the House again resolved itself
INTO tho Committee Of tho Whole, and took up for con.
"derauon the bill making appropriations for the improve
mentof the Fox and Wisconsin rivers.
Alter considerable debate, the COMMITTEES found iself
Without quorum, and having reported that fact 10 the
House, an adjournment wss caniod-Corsrrurtor
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-02-15
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

PxvArs ssooKs Of the State Guard took his usual pro.
msnsds around the Capitol building yesterday About
~ O'Clock M he successfully resisted the passage OF dark
Blu from the Senate. who going for water the Pump,
aud about O'Clock, succeeded in srres,ng suspicious
10 king pcrsonage who permitted proceed
~ the s,cps upon his giving the that he
mere "HienLAsD WILLIE" and inoifensivo member OF
Senate. Immediately nfter this the Sentinel
20 stand nj ease, and gaze intenily
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-02-15
SANTA ANA

We give copous details Of the closing scene. Of
the Dctaors from the New Orleans Pieavuns Of
the 9th inst They will be found OF great inter, n
Santa Ana escapes the fret burst Of popular fury which
seems to be awakened to the most Pcnzied pitch sgsn.
him. he will probably be able to purchase his life BY So
er6ee Of part Of his colossal fortune computed BY some
~ millions dollars. II is forunse for him that be ia IN bc
tried by the mericsn Congress. the delays which mus,
intepose will give time for popular passion 10 sba,e and yey
possibly Tor strong nscton In his favor caused BY tho
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-02-15
SCENE AT A STORE DOOR.

A gentleman waiting for his mornings paper.
carrier by and throws down copy Of the En-
quirer.
Gent picking up and handing il back TO him) what
did you leave this hero for
Car. Don't you subscribe for the Enquirer7
Cent No. subscribe for Newspaper!
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-02-15
STATUE TO HENRY CLAY.

We learn with great pleasure tina, this work goc. brave
on With that zeal which has ever animated woman in
sses tho daughters of Yrgni, are prcs.p, forward
repair 'se erroEoi her sons The chord of sympathy ha.
sneS' and vbra'es throughout, the land. As the pat
et We would honor embraced all parts of the Union in
Dis affections SO every portion of that Union seeks to unite
IN paying the tribute OF gratitude and love which alone be-
longs to noble deeds and daring high"
we regret to that action has been taken on hi.
subject in many Of tho large Locooco eountcs-and the
beray OF their Representatives has withheld the names
OF Wing ladies on these points. This should not be- /,
would be consoatoy, amid the darkness OF those regions,
to witness light, however small We should rejoice TO
see that true to her chacer has everywhere
ed to love the Bencfactor Of his Country and attracted by
all tina, brgh, and noble in human nature will not like
their boosted supcEios, sucris purity be dimmed by the
breath of the Demagogue.
We appeal to the women OF sach counties TO come for
ward and unite with their sisters this congenia under
taking Their efforts will be highly appreciated from
the striking contrast 10 all around them-and their good
works
Like bright metal n q suren ground
shall show more soodly and more eyes,
Than those which have 10 10 to thrnn or
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-02-15
THE APPROACH or TnE pREstneNr

Yesterday, The acquisitions Of the Constitution and the
laws were fully complied WITH by the Joint seton Of both
Houses OF Congress, in counting the electoral votes and
N legally announcing Mr. Polk elected President Of the
United states Al tho same time, heard Of his progress.
hiher so that we inay expect him. accident barring
to arrive here BY the evening cars. Duo and be6uing
preparations have been made 20 receive him. Committees
OF Congress end from the Democratic Clubs and As.ocjs
tons Of tho District, will, we understand. meet him sthe
Relay House and escort him 10 Washington. This IL no
empty eercmA mo unmeaning form. The general will
prescbes 1.-THE heart Of the people Is In H. The msn
who receives and the who besow these sincere To-.
kens Of conhdssoe and regard, ere alike honored By their
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-02-15

IL. sk<I - [CcnnrEcArxp
&c. s~sag sossss have been handed PsaeA for pub
xthsy wsss piehsd up In front Of the Goveraor's
- - ~ spSs vhsrs the Orssors lwho return.
49, ssSa fAs Dnnst.l gave His sseslleney
ffsa Which hey compelled preepita,ey
vX7SS shs covenoss dcss!l
- 90 Pres,jsns<-Jsnss r. Peiks "Provdence he's
ehldlss.- hat HE offspring nigh, inber,
49, tMasie BY The Spartan Band!
s.S Bessu Italian, Esq.-Oul Country May abe
49, - rseepsscls fos the expursaon Of abe Psuper
800 E~ops'
24 tTru-Ged ssss tie Qxsea.
AL seAs Napoleon Of the Prsss".-ova Country; God
~ - aay under the rule Of Locoocosm but
sSDDer sss-L<coPocopn.
x~uI nsssss shsssins end swell oil 20 the bottom
xvty - ssAafax BANDIT
. es4s,eeaAsss NATIONAL Nonn.rioss ron is4s-Puneh
~ ssssssd - nsks Known the following nominations
49, On - nd6ed In few days BY the District ''Dema-
ss.1 csavsndou."-
va piEsipexr-Thomss W. Dor-tA At this time in the
nsas lslssd sssss Prisonl
ATa PaksisESr-Autonio Lopez de Santa Ana--
~ Ne 49, In shs Ms1esu Prison.l
80 - susrssrxs.-The CompOs,or Of the Enquirer.
5000. employed pu, in type the leading editorials Of
saess. sslsras drsadfully from the awful numbness
6y9MGsso No 10 the copy placed in his hands,
a - ssissd with torpedolike feeling, which lasts
srsiels i .put up" By change Of location il
" ,hsagt4 - nay recover!
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BY THE EXPRESS MAIL
From tie South.
From the N. o. T.opie Feb. =.
THE NEWS From MEvICn

HE NEWS fhOM
We received by the Water Witch, Cap. Du.
pee, which arvedlngh before last full Giles Of Next
can papers, which, from tho lateness OF the hour il
possible to do than glance at in time for
ing's paper.
careful persua OF Vera Cruz papets, yesterday
furnishes with additional particulars Of the CON-
plec downfall Of Santa Ana, which annex, remarking
however, that statements yesterday were substantially
Correct.
From the official news contained in the Dario de Yer.
Cruz" dated January 22d is evident that General Santa
Ana taken prisoner by the volunteers OF the Of il
under the orders OF their commander Don Amedo Rod
rgucz Ii appears that Santa Ana discovered and ar
rested in the suburbs OF the said town, halt past nine
O'clock the night Of the 10th, together with Of his
On hrs being brought before the above mention
cd officer he solicited permission be conducted rs pr
soaer OF the Estas. called the Encer where he
ed 10 remain be expecting his passport
and leave the Republic OF Mexico Tor foreign county
In obedience strict ordcrs issued by the Supreme
Government respecting Santa Aun all the officers en-.
gagged IN this struggle suong guard Immediately
dered u Keep strict watch tue person of Ihs crafty
chtt.
At six o'clock the next morning strongly guarded by
body Ut 100 troops Santa Ana found himself the road
10 Jaopi, where he would be placed under the orders of
the commander oi the military forces Of this district
thence, 10 proceed 10 the Capitol.
Inns fortunate occurrence the part Of the reipnnp
power, firmly establishes the tranquility of the county,
1t is worthy of that Santa Ana penned letter TO
the Lieut. Col. Don Jose Antonio Guzman commander Of
the forces IN Jalapa, which We insert veTbation;
Jico. January 18th, ls45.
To the Lieut.. Col Don Jose Antonio Guzman,
My Esteemed Friend-Thc enclosed letter 1 sincerely
wish you would Senior Rincon. without loss Of
umc after you have read its contents for which purpose
have not sealed il.
should feel under obligation your kindness
you TO issue such orders that would prevent my receiving
any personal injury. in the present circumstances
enemies might take opportunity saate their ignobe
revenge.
should consider myself still indebted your &c.
nerosy were afford the pleasure of personal
nteryiewat this place.
Sincerely wishing you may enjoy the best of health
beg to subscribe myself your aeconats and obedient
servant, who kisses your hand.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-02-15
CITY-COUNCiL.

Punch 10 happy inform the Of property located
On Main Street, that the Council its last meeting by
unanimous vote. decided widen il nearly foot and
half and for dis purpose they will be ordered n few days
their houses farther back.
The syes and Of the President, Is said were
ssntoa the &C csscn, but ordered
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-02-15
ANTONIO LOPEZ DE SANTA ANA.

We must conclude translation of the official orders
contained in our Mexican files already referred to- by briefly
stating that the commander general of the district OF Jaapa
very generously orders the officer the head troops
who guard the person of Santa Ana that their noble
prisoner be treated with kindEcss and due respect be
paid TO his muulated condition.
In this decree he particularly ,hpt c~e kind
responsibility res,swih the commanding officer On aore
80 detachment. whose person shall be vst
consequences attending the escape OF the prisoer
over. that the whole party be put guard not
TO be seduced by the well known persuasive oquacy Of
their old chieian and that for the better security Of his
person, most vigiant guard be kept his every mo
ment, during the march 10 the capital, etc., etc.
These are the most interesting particulars relative 10
the corroborated OF the capture OF Santa Ana.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-02-15
LocoFoco LEGISLATIVE CONVENTION

LOCoFoCo LEGISLATIVE CONVENTION.
PrScH understands u Search wanan, was issued on
Tuesday TO find out, If possible the place OF meeting of
this august body ALSO whether las has been It's
number consisted Of more Than twenty members-in
GLIDING the Secretary report in ciTcuiion says il met
In the North west Committee Room of the Capitol This,
however, needs contradiction.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-02-15

JAMES RIVER e. KANAWBA COMPANY.
An adjourned meeting Of the siokhse River
and Kanawhs Company viii be held House Of
Delegates, this evening at7 o'.ioek.
w.B CHIrrENDEN. ses'y
Fshxu,,v ys,h
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ADJOURNMENT SINE oil

Both Houses yesterday, revoked tho Resolution for ad
journmoni next Monday, and fixed next Thursday for
final adjournment.
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Girls FAIR in hTa,,h..,,r.

Tho Girls OF Manchester will hold fair flor
tho benefit OF the Sunday Schoo the late residence Of
Hiram Harris, Esq commencing 10 in the morning and
continuing until ~ of night The young beau1 from
Richmond are expected to look in upon the occasion-
TSere will be ladies' in presence superintcnd.
FUTURE GgNERIL JUDG.uE-TT-Rev. J. n. Cinnx
VIII eenre IN tn Unvsrss Church Sunday even
Ing At oelnck from Hebrews 027'aBd appoin unto
mn once IN die, aud AMER this judgment" feI5
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-02-15

~ See tho speech Of Ma. LaMsR, who doals o well
meh'ed blow at the systematic deception praeiised upon
The public, in estimates Of costs Of public works
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-02-15

ssDfoab sENAToeIAL ELECTION.
We hssr hat Mr. Woods tshs WIZ Csndids,l ~
esivsd is1 majority In Bedford. 10 very hIs vss f,,u
Frsnklis no insslhgsncs hes been received.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-02-15

W NOrgCE.-Meenr In the room formerly oceupied by
The FEDERAL Court IN the building Franklin street. usually STYLED
~ ne odh ff'inn. Hail. every Sunday afternoon ,
Doors opened at 20 y d. The the
and example. ''
The Public will be addressed at O'Clock on IN. subject Of Man
aEd tis sab5stt eresrdiag 10 .vos,s. 6.h 4,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-02-15

6T The Ladies of the I'd Baptist Church take
pleasure in informing friends public that their
FAIR Tor purpose Of qadatns the debts church. will
'pen at the City Hall on Monday evening the l7 Instant at
oeP1ch' ano conunuc several days Re- lS-6t
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Al his residence, Hanover County instant CA5
WILLIAM PorTIAUX. Of NJ u. Poit OF city.
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NEW ORLEANS MARKET

FsDkY MORNING, Feb. T. ls45.
The demand for Con very active and the ansae
lions yesterday upwards 1900 bales at very a
prices, The enquiry of general comprises
ehases for the various European north.
LIVERPOOL CLASSIFICATION.
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Edofs and UrstoFs arc always speaking aboutf
An answer viii oblige, US HRkNrrk.
purcn would say to"Un Hcmite, that "Woman" is the
ivnsst Of Absacons, and imported into Virginia in
sso. about the that he knocked Sir Walter Ra
ighs has q into the mud. Upon her arrival she -
nsssy exchanged for hundred pounds Of the best
sobsecoshis article being thought by the sapen coOns
b most peculiarly mathematical Of the pleasure derived
uniting with her in ma,imony-which often SENDS
N s,roxr
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LOUISIANA AKIN Afts,tssrr,
NOTICE.

Or Rev James E. wech wipreaeh (sunday morn
irE in the LIST Baptist Church, the SUSPECT OF Sabbath
Schools.
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Reduction OF Fare For the Inaug uration
ON THE 4TH MARCH.

NOTICE is hereby given that tickets will be
Il issued from Richmond fredericksburg AM any pons
the hAe Of the Raj Road TO Washington % ID
Mar RI, the liberty OF charge
and 7,h, for the Of the single ticket only &C
So from Richmond - IS from fredrcks5uy and In proportion
for intermediate points. THOs. FHARP. agent
Ia a ..,.t..a
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NoEtPuneh!
Nv yryy nr., CT, .

By the RESOLUTIONS Of '9s and '99,"
appeal you Withdraw from the for the City
Dcleeateshp. Did you ever hear of Marcus Morton'-
Marcus Morton elected Office after running for
Il near twenty times May neglected son of the
'old Dominion" who has been the Democratic City
Candidate for years, be elected If you will only withdraw
from the contest and leave him and the dozen other Rch
monds In the field" to fight il Quit Your chum jimmy
peik, 10 President! How would you like Secretayship'
Iust after reading this, you'll forego your
% for the ofice-hat it may be far from your
thoughts as-Hyde Park is from America. For the dis.
grace OF the un,err6ed Commonwealth, call upon you
withdaw-yes, by all the graces Of the Spartan Band
viii you do in Nous vIRRoss.
The undersigned seizes with avidy the present op-
portuniy to renew to Mr. Punch the of hi.
distinguished consideration.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-02-15

CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION FOR THIS
DISTRICT
The Wing Congressional Convention for this District,
will be held in this City, on THURSDAY THE 2OTIT
INSTANT
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oIH.ERIHNHE subscribers take this method
LS3Sf.- II n informing the public great bargains
S-->z-in Carriages be obtained corner 9Th
street, where they will hnd the
and fashionable CiraEes at lover prices than
offered IN this City Thlhku for many upon
u ne past year hope by attention
merit continuance n the patronage Of old
Heat call from all those who wish psrebase good
low price. HOOK Pr A OSBORN
fbI5-wu
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Hon. Mr.. Punch.
No!
1.-THE rest Of the letters received by Punch will nppeu
In his next.
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RICHMOND DAILY WING.
Tke Uairsynfv.

SATURDAY MORNING. rEsRuAaY Is. ,,.s.
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WUkTHAM'S OFFICE.
NO. 7 Eyt HANGE PLACE.

NO. 7 ENHANCE PLACE.
$1,000 Capital the AhTanda Lottery, Rrra Class aodnv
received olock " $1,000 1000. 1474 Of
zoe socS Of s0 10 Of 100 10 Of So 80 Of co. Of
Ae. Tet.s gt-shsres IN proponlJn 20 Nos rs drawn.
$4,000 Ca ial the Alexandra District lottery. Class No T.
dr vsd ny Monday morning saOoOa ~ 00O
1900 so ~ 500 20 OF 10 %
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Like bright metal q sullen ground
shai show more soody and attract more eyes,
Than those which have 10 foil 10 SET IN m os.,-
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"NATURAL WAISTS; or. No WIVES"
M ATRMONY. Phen1Ioey and Physiology applied
I'VE selection n oongena eouptaons for he including drce
oni 10 e naed or vsa together aneetonatsy and bippy
~ o. 8. Power IS cts For sale by
J. w. RANDOLPH 4 co,
u - 12I Main Street.