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CHEERlNG-from Washington

We have better and brighter accounts from
Washington by yesterdays mail. We hope, now,
that annexation will succeed during The pIesen;
session OF Congress-ihat noble country, once
ours. afterwards coded away, will now be returned
10 our Unior.-that tranquility will he restored al
home, and British intrigues be bafeI in Texas.
We know, al least, that better spirit has been
restored 10 the friends OF Texas al Washington
We are now induced 10 hope for the best
How much rcjoiced should We be in other re-
spects- we who prefer tranquility TO agitation
a smooth sea 10 a raging tempest-harmony
among all the sections OF our blessed Union, 10 any
distraction that threatens 10 shipwreck the noble
vessel. We cannot enter into details al this mo-
nenl; but what we have heard by yesterdays
Cars, is calculated 10 give US hope and salistac-
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A Prediction a5ont 10 be Fulfilled!

The Washington correspondent Of The Nash
vile Union, writes on the 18th nlt, as follows:
"Mr Rives sees that the Legisl Azure OF his
Stale have their 'scruples' about rejoicing him,
and he deems it wise therefore, to make virtue
OF the dire necessity" which abruptly and sadly
closes his public career. Infatuated man, ne
ough, TO have remembered that principles are
eternal, and never change. He was once bright
star in vrgihia's glorious diadem; but in an evil
hour, he shot nadly from his sphere, and is now
about to fall, like Luciler, ncrer tOrisc again.
No speech, however, wire-drawn, or however
deliberately ingenious, can screen him from the
wrath OF the people. II they are true 10 them
selves, as We have nodoubt they will prove in April
next, they will teach him that the man who is
content 10 serve party BY the sacrifice otTexas.
is not entitled 10 the confidence Of free people.
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together with other requests OF similar char
acter from other portions OF your District, nave
induced me to Withhold my resignation al The
close Of the present session Of the General As
sembly, as was intended when addressed you a
few weeks since, through the columns OF the
Enquirer.
In doing so, permit me to assure you that this
determination has been The result ofmuch anxious
inquiry with me, as 10 the best mode 10 pursue
TO reconcile The conflicting interests among your
selves, and Of adopting for myself such a step,
as should be least calculated 10 give offence TO
either OF the gentlemen whose names have been
brought before you as candidates for your suit
trages. This appeal from the Republican party
of Mathews, commands my highest respect
they have already honored and confded in me
much beyond my merits; and whatever may be
my private or individual wishes, have only TO
add, that should their wishes be in accordance
with those of the rest OF the district will serve
you, should life last through my whole term,
whatever may be The sacrifice.
In making this annunciation, however, l wish
il 10 be distinctly understood, thatths determine
ton has been predlcated upon disrespect or hos
tlity 10 the claims of either Of the worthy and re-
spectacle individuals whose names have been
placed before The District nor with the wish Of ar
resting Convention, it. in your better judgement,
you should consider il most prudent TO call one.
Your friend and ieIIow-citizen,
JOHN R. TAYLOR.
RICHMOND Feb II ISi5
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING

At a meeting of the Democratic party OF the
city OF Richmond, held in the Exchange Concert
room on Friday evening the li,h inst, for the
purpose Of appointing delegates 10 The District
Convention, 10 assemble in this city on the 18th
March next, 10 nominate candidate for Con-
gress, from this District on notion Francis
Wicker was called to the Chair and Vincent Bar
gamin appointed Secretary.
On motion of Samuel D. Denoon, committee
Of was appointed 10 prepare business for the
meeting Committee, S. D. Denoon, Washing
ION Greenhow, Or. John n. Brooks, John S. Cas-
kie, John Womble, Thomas B. Bigger Henry
A. Washington, William w. Dunnavant and
Clement White.
The Committee having retired, S. Bassett
French was called on, and addressed the meeting.
The committee through their Chairman, S. D.
Denoon made the following report, which was
unanimously adopted:
Whereas the Hon. John Winston Jones, Re-
preventative Of this District in the Congress- al
the United States, has publicly announced his de-
termination 10 retire from public life al The end OF
the present session-TheTelore,
Rcsoircd, unanimously That We part with HIM
as our present, faithful, true and able representa-
tive, with feelings Of the deepest regret
ResolreI, That this meeting appoint u dele
gates 10 represent the Democratic party Of Rich
nond in the Convention proposed 10 be holden in
this city, on Wednesday The 18th day 0! March
next, for the purpose OF selecting some fl and pro-
per person to represent this District in the House
OF Representatives in the Congress ofthe United
States.
Rcsolred. That the Democratic Party OF Rich
mond will still press onward in the glorious cause
Of Democracy, to which they pledge their undi-
vided exerlions now, and their votes in the coming
election, and for the future, whatever their coun-
Try may demand.
The following gentlemen were appointed TO
compose the delegation, recommended in the Sc
cond resolution OF the Committee, VIZ John NJ.
Patton, WIN. c. Allen, Chas. Fl. Hyde, VIM. W.
Dunnavant Wm. L. Richie, John Womblc,
Saml D. Denoon, John Lynch, Clement White,
Thomas B. Bigger, Richard o. Haskins, Jas.
II. poinle xter, Washington Greenhow, Robert
w. Henry, John s. Caslic, VIM. A. Pateson,
Henry A. Washington, John y. Brooks, John
Rutherford William NJ. Ovcrton, and Thomas
f. Ellis
On motion OF John Lynch, the Chair.aaa and
Secretary were added TO the delegation.
On motion of Washington Greenhow, ordered
that the proceedings Of this meeting be published
in the Enquirer.
On motion OF John 5. Caskie, the following re-
solution was adopted:
Remlrcd, That We tender the Inequalities Of
our city 10 the delegations from The different coun-
ties of The district, who will assemble here on The
18th OF March, and that Committee OF five be
appointed TO make arrangements for the meeting
OF the Convention.
The following gentlemen were appointed said
Committee, viz VIM. Wallace, Thomas Richie,
Jr., L. w Glazebrook, D. p. Johnson, and Sa-
mucl Hastings
On motion. the meeting then adjourned.
FRANCIS WICKER, Chairman.
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Incorporating the w hle Sulphur spripo, :
pany. Passed. .e;
Also, the bill increasing the salary of ),
Clerk in the lst Auditors office. Passed we
Also, the bill 10 authorize the !. O q :
Harper's Ferry, TO hold limited amount Of :,
perry. Passed. Pr
Mr.. THOMPSON Of Kanawha, from ).
Committee on General Laws, reported Il. z
amending the act TO establish the Bank Of X X. =
wha, passed 4lh Of April, 1899. PassedAAssat'
I3. noes 10. as'
Also, the bill authorizing the Treasure.
make temporary loan on behalf Of The 81.
monwealih. Passed. w
On motion Of Mr.. PEYTON, the sep,,.
journed. Z
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LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.
SENATE.

MONDAY, Fen. ~, lci3.
Several bills were communicated 10 the Senate
from the House Of Delegates, which were commit
ted
nlv the vacancy occasioned by the death OF Col.
Campbell. was present and took his seat
Mr.. THOMPSON OF X from the Committee
on General Laws, reported the bill for appropria-
ting the Public Revenue, with an amendment al
lowing 10 Byrd Chamberlayne the sum OF SlSo
for services rendered as Clerk 10 the Committee
NJ Claims nj the last session OF the House OF De.
lesales.
Mr.. THOMPSON OF X. explained the serv-
ces which Mr.. c. had rendered, for which the
amendment proposes TO compensate him.
The amendment was also opposed by Messrs.
CARTER and VOOLFOLK
Mr.. CRAWFORD moved TO amend so as 10
allow 800 which was accepted BY Mr.. THOMP-
son.
MIR. GALLAHERe explained the nature of the
services which had been rendered and therefore, he
thought The Clerk ought 10 be compensated, and
tina, The sum proposed was not too high.
The debate was farther extended b. Messrs
THOMPSON Of A., CAPERTON, BONDU-
cox, VOOLFOLK, SPARK and NEWMAN
in opposliionto The amendment. IL was LOST ayes
49, noes IL.
The bill then passed.
Also, the bill preventing citizens Of New York
nom carrying slaves from this Commonwealth
with amendments. Passed.
Mr.. PEYTON from the Committee Of Court.
OF Justice, reported the bill TO expedite cases il
The Cont of Appeals, and TO prevent unreasona
Bile delay in Chanceiy cases in the Circuit Courts
Passed.
On motion OF Mr.. GARRETT, the Senate tool
mp the bill concerning the commissions OF Sher
riffs and other Officers, with the amendments o
the Committee
Mr.. STANARD moved to amend The amend
ment of the Committee which was adopted, aye
10, noes 10.
Mr.. VOOLFOLK moved further 10 amend
by introducing new section. Rejected.
The bill was further amended, so as to MAKE
the law take effect from The Isl day Of June next
The bill as amended was then passed
Mr.. WILEY reported The bill Changing ID,
terms of the County Courts Of Barbour. Passed
Mr.. THOMPSON OF Amherst, from tn
Committee on General Laws, reported The bill
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Senatorial Dislrrc. Of Gloucester, &c.


In publishing the following papers, it is due 10
Dr.. Taylor TO saw, that he acted with perfect
frankness in stating originally his wish 10 retire,
and now upon receiving The pressing appllca-
tons from his District, in yielding his wishes
10 those Of his constituents We have no CUES
ton he is perfectly sincere in saying, that he
will consult their wishes, in The course ne may
take-and will cheerfully yield his scat 10 The call
OF Convention. Ii is no idle ambition which
actuates him. And We appreciate his character
TOO highly TO believe that he does not speak pre-
cisely as he feels
Mathews February 10, 1915.
TO DR. J. r. TAYLOR, Virginia Sena.el:
Dear Sir-lt affords me great pleasure to in
form you OF the unanimous adoption OF the fol-
lowing resolution by the Democratic party of this
county, in full meeting assembled:
"Re0lred, That this meeting have seen with
regret the determination OF our worthy Senator
Dr. John R. Taylor, TO retire at the end of the
present session. This meeting, believing that he
is not the man 10 withdraw when the people call
on him TO stand at his post, do now unanimously
request DR.. Taylor 10 retain his seat in the Sc
nate until the expiration Of his full TERM
In addition 10 this earnest appeal from your
constituents of this county, must add my own
solicitation, that you will reconsider your deter
mination 10 resign your seat, and conclude, in
compliance with The expressed wishes Of your
constituents, 10 retain your seat in the Senate al
least until you whole term shall expire
This is not time, when faithful sentinel in
the legislative councils can be spared. Our az
fairs, both Stale and national, require firm and
faithful public men, 10 guide and direct them in
such manner as will be conducive 10 the safely
and prosperity OF our common country.
With great regard, remain,
Yours, sincerely, &c.
To the Voters Of the King & Queen Senatorial
District.
Fellow-Citizens: The proceedings of the De-
mocratic party of Mathews, at their last Court,
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From DC !MidisOaan, Of F,b. II
RECEPTION OF THE PRESlD
1T EC"r

IfOM &c -h'M1sOHH1Hi ~ ItD' -
RECEPTION OF THE PRESIDE
ELECT.
When The President Elect reached 'h'j
House, about thirty miles from Washing
terday afternoon, ii was announced he!t
telegraph. The firing OF a cannon on
Hill, in accordance with previous arrans.
proclaimed alond the intelligence 10 &
zens, and soon the music Of the drum =
was heard in our streets. accompanying
veral Democratic Associations on Their
the depot. Large crowds thronged the
long before seven o'clJck, ard the pr
places were prc-occupicd by persons, ~
Zaccheus OF old, in the tree, were am
sec all that was 10 lranspire. As 500
whistle from the cars, at balf-past scy'
notice OF his near approach, and the
The locomotive confirmed il, the canl
again brought into rcluisition, and caus,
,inuc lis laundering long alter the II
masses had depressed, by loud huzzas, u
felt profers of welcome. The way Lead
cars was densely crowded-wedged VII .
beings-to such an extent, that the le'
thus inconveniently ciTcumscribcd wcH (
make their retreat; and every one, Deems
Wing, was alike anxious 10 see The NJ
the People, by elcvaling 10 the Presideh
| had so highly honoreG. "tIe's come
| he is w-"loo6. look I"-and similar en-
were audible in every direction. 2
made 10 the car which contained TIC
elect. Few, however, were 50 ionuna
Immediately gratifed. His family" '.
in hack and conveyed 10 their lodsHs
Polk. with The Committee Of Recei..
drew TO the ladies' room Of The car oa'
after the formulas and exchange OIL c'A
ally observed on similar occasion~
Mr.. ID. Radcliffe, on the part o.! sN
Tee, said that he was happy TO be Inc !,
and organ OF The Democratic Assoc
Of the People, TO welcome 10 the Cil
dent Elect OF the United Stales-Ihsfo. 3,
welcoming the champion OF the
Party, elevated TO the highest station Y
The voice Of The Democracy Q! 'ns
Columbia, though no, heard throus-
boxes, had, he humbly trusted, been ~: 81
throughout the Republic; and par!N..,,
jealous, untiring efforts which chalas+
who were more tayorably si,ua!ea ~,
suffrage they had contributed. OK ~
their power, in the elevation Oh
trale entertaining the doctrines wnl. ..
cherished and proud, indeed, s ssi>
achieving so glorious a victory =.
triumph. The People ofthe Disl'. :, ]
hailing him as their President, al rs.
recognised in him an old acquis,l',,~
who had long resided in their n ~. ~,
without embarrassment, they ieh Nv
proach him as friend. In him W. we,
high hopes Of the country, as NE ;o ~ y
best interests; and he earnestly Iiot ,oI j
would intcrpose TO prevent peace H. 4
ful career, that wonld result - -
happiness Of the Union. ,,isd ht
Mr. Radcliffe having conclude s.as
The President, in substance Rai,
was pleased TO recognize in MI lions m !
gan of,he Democratic Associate q
zens of the District Of ColumG ia AZ
and palriolism, and fidelity, he J, ha ~ s
but loo much could not be sara :, i.
efforts in the cause, which, uhu"
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g5 FtRE- WoRKs-We understand that an ex-
hibition OF fireworks will take place on CANDLES
Hill this evening, at II o'clock. These works
were prepared by Capt. Dimmock for the I'D
but as there are many persons now in this city
who are DESTROYS of Witnessing the display, but
who will be compelled 10 leave before that day, it
has been determined that the exhibition shall take
place tonight; thus anticipating The 22d four days
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DICKENS NEW WORK: THE CHIMES
La Goblin Story Of some Bells that rang an
oldyear out and new year in; BY Charles Dick
ems. Price Ct cents. Received BY
Feb. l3 DRINKER &; MORRIS.
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JOHN X. IA LOR.
RICHMOND, Feb II, 1915.

II We have 10 thank Mr.. Gill for The Janu-
airy No. OF the Edinburgh Review. 1t contains
an able review, Eve suspect by Macauley,) Of
Lord Brougham's Political Philosophy, an inter-
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SENATE OF THE q. STATES.

Several of the Northern papers New York
Journal of Commerce, Inc Philadelphia Gazette.
the Baltimore Patriot, &C. OF various shades OF
politics have just presented muser-roll OF the
Senate Of The United States, as ii stands on the
18th March next. They all agree upon the fol-
lnminn result.
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,rPIcr of n Lltcr 6,om 1L,J,bc,rS <o,,nty

EXTRACT of ritter from Maiticps eonnty.
"The cause of Democracy is progressing in
our county. We have this day had meeting,
and nominated A. X. Shepard as our candidate,
10 represent This county and Middlesex in the
Legislature, and We mean 10 elect him rium-
phanlly. You may RELY upon it,"
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DrMocRATs

lowing result:
WHO'S. DrMocnATs
George Evans Maine. John Fairfield, Maine.
Isaac &. Bates Mass. Levi Woodbury., y. II.
IIan'I Webster, DO e.. G.. AthertOn do.
j. F. Simmons K. /. John NJ. Niles, Conn.
ALERT T.. Greene do John A. Dix, New York.
Thomas Clayton, Delaware Dan. 8. Dickinson, do.
John ". Clayton, do. James buchanan, Pehna.
Jas. a. Pearce. Maryland Daniel Sturgeon, do.
Reverdy Johnson, do WIN. n. Haywood, y. c.
VIM Upham, Vermont Daniel E. Iineer, :. c.
Sam'l =. Prentiss. do. Geo scDnfhe, do
Jabrz w. Huntington, Conn. w. I. Colquiti, ia.
J. w. Miller, New Jersey. Dixon H. Lewis, Ala.
VIM. l.. Day.on, do. A. T Bagby, DO
VIM s. Archer, Virginia. RI. Walker, Mississippi.
Willie r. Mangllm, II. C. Jesse Speght, do.
John NJ Berrien, Georgia. Vim. Allen, Ohio
Alex Barrow, Louisiana. D. X. Atchison, Missouri.
Henry Johnson, do. Thos. II. Benton, 90.
Spencer Jarnasn, Tenn. Jas. Seinpie, iIlhols.
John T. Morehead, Ky. Sydney Breese do.
John ]. Crlendcn, do Chester Ashley, Arkansas
Thomas Corwin, Ohio. A. il. SEWER un.
W. Woodhrdse Michigan. Edw a: hanneean, ind.
"a Wings Lewis Cass, Michigan.
~ Democrats.
There are three vacancies-trom Virginia,
from Indiana and Tennessee ofseats now held by
Wings. Virginia and Indiana will probably
| Certainly not be represented until the next
meeting of their Legislatures, and Tennessee
will not convene an extra session OF It's Assem-
bly,, 10 fill Mr. Fosters seat, unless an extra ses-
sion OF Congress should be called" 1t thus ap-
pears, that the Democrats have majority OF one
in the Senate, exclusive Of the casting vote OF The
Vice President The Wings in the Legislature
OF Virginia made a desperate effort to palm of
upon Old Virginia, on Friday last, W. c. Rives,
who, on the very day afterwards, attempted 10
thwar, in a set speech in the Senate, The solemn
wishes Of Virginia, and TO defeat the annexation
OF Texas-lhe greatest measure OF the day, 10
Virginia, 10 the South, 10 the whole Union;
but the Republicans, no, believing that they
were cons,itutonay bound TO go into The cleo
lion, and 10 foil the wishes and offend The prin-
ciples Of 5000 majority of her people, refused to
go into The election and had The wisdom and the
courage 10 lake another appeal TO their tellow-ci-
items. BY that appeal, we are willing 10 abide;
and cannot entertain moments doubt, what will
be the verdict of Virginia in April next.
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"I.et them take, who have tho power,
And let them keep who can 20
JUSTICE DEMANDED AN EQUAL PARTITION.
CoNslpER:-That even had there been no Con-
siutional or treaty obstacles, TO any anti-slavery
line stretching through that territory; ye! the
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THE SOUTH BEREPT OF TEXAS, HAD BUT
oNE-FIFTEENTH UNDER THE COMPROMISE.
OUTFITS AscENDANCY HAS BEEN PART
ED WITH FOREVER

THE SOUPHS ASCCNDaSJf iaS RAM
ED WITH FOREVER
CONSIDER: That if the North lost sight Of JUS
lice for season, in the great struggle which end
ed in the Missouri Compromise, political power
and asccndancy in the Government were the great
objects of the controversy, and that il had often
happened before in mighty wrestlinss like that,
that the sense Of mere right felt the paralysis Of
disease, and the quiet claims Of justice were over
looked. But how stand matters noe? The re-
laliye power of the South has been dwindins
ever since that Compromise took place, until at
last all its interests have 10 encounter the mighty
and controlling odds of majority oil trty-ctgM
in ii. House of Representatives, and all circum-
stances insure that these alarming inequalities Of
power are 10 be most disastrously augmented
in all coming time Give the South, in undivid-
ed ownership all Texas, and cede away evermore
TO Great Britain Nebraska and the Oregon, and
il would be still past all The powers Of nature and
Of thrift 10 restitule, IN iategrnm, her long-lost
equilibrium Of Federal power. But with the
Norths full command over all Northern Texas,
all Nebraska ami The Oregon, embracing an area
of eighteen degrees of Latitude and thirty degrees Of
Longitude, with territorial capacities for Jfrc and
t,rentv States OF the average size, the South
secs that doom of perpetual interiority, which she
can neither avert nor retard and her protection
musl be found in that enduring alliance which
God and Nature have made tor her, with the
mighty West as well as 10 that lofty sense Of
justice to which she now appeals-for, we'll has
she known for this quarter OF century and more,
that she seeptre Of Judah has departed torcrerr-
In the face, then, OF these appalling and augment
ing inequaties-and under the sad memories OF
all this past injustice, We ask you, in all affection,
is it no, TOO much, at this late day, TO ask the
South for fresh concessons?-to twit her with the
impovershments with which your exactions have
afflicted her-goad her with the memories OF her
past wrongs, and kindle anew her expiring resent
mcnts BY heaping these medated insults upon this
accomplished wrons7-No, no! But il, at any time
our Northern brethren should be prepared to say to
the wronged and dismembered South, "Come,
share with us in all our possessions" why lei
them then take brethren's share in Southern Tex
as but let US beseech you, as you reverence jus
tice and cherish peace, NEVER TILL THEN!
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To the Toters Of the King & Queen Senatorial
District.
Fellow-C Citizens: The proceedings of the De-
mocratic party of Mathews, at their last Court,