Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-01
INTERESTING.
To he Editors Of The Enquirer:

The Committee on Accounts are still engaged
in examining into The stale OF McNultys detal-
cation. The precise amount is not yet known,
but il will in all probability, vary very little from
their original report, SD, 500. His examination
for commitment, was commenced this morning
before 4 Justice OF The Peace-iL VIII PROBABLY
occupy some two or three days.
wrote You some days since, that the Hon.
James Riley, lately appointed Minister from
Texas 10 this Government, had returned without
presenting his credentials; and now learn from
source entitled 10 undoubted credit, that he de-
clined proceeding to Washington, because he
anticipated the Senate of Texas would not con-
firm his nomination, Oh the ground Of his oppo-
sition 10 annexation. That body, in all proba-
biily, will refuse ON the same grounds 10 con-
firm lIc nomination of Judge Terrell, their lately
appointed Minister 10 England. This looks as
though Presden, Jones is determined to defeat
the measure possible.
Tie resolutions adopted BY the House. you will
recollect, provides for the consent of the Gorern-
p.ent as well as OF the people Of Texas. Notwilh-
standing this fact, | entertain no doubt of the
prompt ratification ofthe measure on their part if
il passes our Senate: for Immediately on re-
ceiring official information of the favorable
action Of our Congress, the President, of Tex
as will be obliged to issue wrts of election for
a new Congress, (the old having just passed out
OF cxistence) Although the opponents Of annex
alton are increasing rapidly there, they are still in
the minority in every district; 50 that no man will
he elected untriendly TO annexation; and although
President Jones may-Yeto their action, the bill
will be carried over his head without dissenting
voice; and thus The consent Of the Government,
will be obtained with or without that Of his excel
lency Oh course as The extra session will be
ca lled entirely with reference 10 this question, the
woes for OF against its friends will test The sense
of that people on il most ciiectualy
AS perceive that The Richmond Wing is
throwing out in>inuaion after insinuation rela-
tive 10 the motives Of MIR. Wood Of Elizabeth
Civ county, in refusing 10 vote for Mr.. RiveS.
deem il but Just 10 write you, that today
was informed hy 4 highly respectable gentle
man from Portsmouth, that so long ago as four
da IS after the election, Mr.. Wood assured him,
that under no consideration would he consent 10
sustain any man for The Senate who woald MOI
vote Tor The remuneration of Texas. This
is very simple and satisfactory explanana-
ton O.. the mystery which has apparently puz-
lied the charitable and candid editors of the
VIII. for SO many days OF late, and furnished
them, too, an opportunity OF aiming telons
blow 10 the back, al the last gentleman who ha.
had the independence and honesty 10 form OPT
mons for himself
Last nights mail brought letter from the
President Elect, 10 Representative in Congress,
in which il was stated explicitly, that no selection
of Cabinet officers had yet been made, nor had
Col. Polk counciled with any one on the subject.
He further remarked, that in choosing his consti-
tu,onal advisers i, would he his aim 10 steer
clear Of all cilucs and cabals-Mat IL pas his
firm determination 10 aiig himself wM no faction,
come from what q,:;.r;er il might, but,o hold HIM
self aloof from each ard every connection that
could possibly end in involving his Administra-
ton in the slightest degree with the question OF the
succession. This, them sets al 81 all the rumors
relative 10 the new Cabinet, and is a subject of
congratulation with all those who look as Ecpub-
leans should, solely 10 the success Of Mr..
Folks Administration. The President Elect
will lie irumphanty sustained, both by Congress
and the people in this course which is precisely
the one dreaded by the Wings as likely 10 upset
all their hopes of proGting by dissenson> in our
ranks.
The Senate were engaged to-day on Post OF.
fee matters.
The House went into Committee Of the Whole,
Immediately after meeting on the Oregon ques-
ton, and were addressed by DR.. Duncan of Ohio,
Mr.. Belser Of Alabama, and Judge Bowlin OF
Missour-all Of whom made able speeches in
favor of extending our Government over that ter
ritorr The members and public have become
81 wearied out with the excitement Of the Texas
debate, that, as yet no interest is manifested in
thai On Oregon; yet, as il progresses, and speech
cs in opposition are delivered, it mnst attract
great attention, from the important and interest,"
ing character Of the various questions involved.
At3 p NJ the Oregon question was laid on
the table for the day, and The Committee Of the
Whole took up several Of the general appropria
ton bills reported from the Committee of Ways
and Means. Yours truly.