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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-03-11

Old Virginia, Senator Areher, and Hc N1h'
-0toa Lars
What would The Jencrsans RandolphS, Pen
tons and Lees, Of oil Virginia say, il ,hcr 60.
walk into The U. S. Senate, and zee The Virgil
Senators ranged on the side ilhe Boston FeteT
ISIS, and consor;ing, in their opposition 10 Tex
inss, the Discs, and the Gri,wolds, who opp'e.
Louisiana and sought TO confne the eSpat'i
power ofthiS Union within the grasp Of Fetfp
New England? :.
But there it is; and Virginia, no longer '
sinia in The United States Senate, plays 'le ~
bic part OF handmade TO, and co-opera'or VI
'lhe base compound Of Hartford conyenlicI'
and northern aboli!ionism"
And what would the men, who in MAY J..
signed Virginia's noble declaration Of intet
dence and popular rishts-what would lh' :.
OF Mr.. Senator Archer's narrow views wci' l
naturalization and crcumscribe population =
in the selfish limits he would prescribe
MIR. Archer, Senator Of Virginia, is larSa;
TO do Just what the patriots of Virginia Get 7
was cause OF war with Great Britain for dong
In the admirable declaration OF rights ns: 1
the Convention Of delegates in MAY lHo
which Virginia-and not Rhode Island a.
affirmed The other day by MIR. Simmons :.
Texas debate-took The lead of all the Sl5ss !
declaration of independence of Grea; ~
there is this remarkable passage: u
whereas George the Third, hereoes
trusted with the exercise of the kingly W.
this Government, hath endeavored TO PERI.
same into detestabIe and insupPortab leN 's;;,
by [among other acts ofyranny enumeras-;
deavorine to prevent the population OF oo y.
try, and, lor Dal pm,pose, o1stT1ct'nS Me -.
delegates Of the people Of Virginia, do oria'
future form OF Government" Il
Here, then, is the Virginia Senator tMrI
chcr,) in 1915, laboring to obstrucl The M''
the naturalization Of foreigners the We,
which. seventy years ago, was held BY Ia
Jefferson and all the great names OF VICE
general convention, ground for depos.n.s
kinsly power, assuming popular form e :. 4
ment, and going 10 war with the most ioliD'
nation OF the rth-T G|abe
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-03-11
IN SENATE.

IHLhSDAI, pIdlCH U, 1919.
The Senate met al II o'clock and ater %
reading Of the Journal, on motion OF Mr.. EVANS
proceeded 10 The consideration OF executive bu,
ness, and remained in secret session till quar-,
past o'clock.
The Senate then adjourned till Monday.
Ii is understood that no conclusive action W
taken to-day on the nominations before he &
nate. Mr.. Benton was absent in consequence
indisposiion.-[ GioLc.
The SENATE sat with closed doors on Thur.dl;
without, We believe, acting upon any aTpoiil
ments; and then adjourned over 10 Monday, az
parcnlly 10 give time 10 the President 10 p:eps'
nominations for the many and imporan, ofo'
left vacant by the late termination Of The sessions
Congress without acting upon them, or which y
may be the intention ot The Pre.den, now 10 "a
cafe. II is supposed that the Senate will IcmaIn
in session yet some days.
National intelligence
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-03-11
NJ NRRIED.

At Paxton, Fluvanna county, on - ~
morning, The 9th February, by the NE ,,;ss i
Sparks, THOMAS A. HrGHEs, Esq, 70 W ~
Susan, youngest daughter OF Mr.. Jonn :. !,
In this city, on the ID inst, BY Inc y, y
els v. Sutton, MIR. LYsASpEE W. h0 OF: :
ELLEN, second daughter Of William o.
all Of this city.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-03-11

II We learn from Washington, that II
John Y. Mason, Attorney General, has been
pointed By the PIesidcn! AS Secretary ofthe IA
nj ilisyim.-[ baltimore Republican.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-03-11

Fon CoSGnEss.-Iienry Bedinger, Esq i z
nounced in Ike spirit OF Jefferson" as a can
date TO represcn, the 10Th Congressional DISH
OF Virginia, in the next Congress OF the un&
States
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-03-11

The new Cabinet, we understand, met The !
sidcnt for The frs, time on Thursday, and y
in consultation with him to-day.
lf1Jjsouj1r
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-03-11
TWO IMPORTANT DECISIONS IN THE
(nIrDrn

The Supreme Courl this morning decided the
very important land case from Louisiana, in
volving The validity oflhe celebrated grant known
rs The Maison Rouge grant. The lands claimed
under ii were thirty leagues, being upwards Of
Two hundred and fifty thousand acres, lying on
both sides Of the river Ouachila, near Monroe
The case was decided in favor OF The U. States,
the alleged grant being declared BY the Court
fraudulent and void.
The Court also decided case from Michigan
in which ii ruled that lands purchased from the
United States in that State are subject 10 Stale
taxation from the dale of sale On The part Of
The purchasers, it was commended that the lands
were not liable 10 be so taxed, because, until the
patent issued, The legal estate was sill in the
United States and the lands therefore, exempt
from iaxation-[ GloJc.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-03-11

MIR. George w. Hopkins accepts his nomina-
lion for reelection 10 Congress in The Abingdon
District.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-03-11
[Pdu. Spirit Of tic Times.

AMusING-Besides abusing Mr.. Merrck for
voting for Annexation, the newspapers opposed
tions against Mr. Bagby, of Alabama, for giving
his vote in its favor, though the people of his
State decidedly approve of it and made annexa-
lion one of the issues at the last election. The
most amusing thing however, is The fact, that
those who year or two ago, argued strongly for
the abolition Of the veto power, as most arbitrary
and dangerous prerugative, have suddenly dis
covered that is decidedly conservative, and urge
President Tyler 10 apply it in The Texas business
Nothing is SO likely TO make men Inconsistent as
the abandonment, Of fixed principles, and suffer-
ing their views of Governmental policy and pub
lie affairs 10 he determined by their feelings.
fPhiindelphia Lcdcer.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-03-11

PAcIFIc-We are pleased 10 learn that the
British miniser has urged the propriety OF Signor
Almonte not asking for his passports until instruct
ed so 10 do by his Government. Meanwhile her
Majesty's minister has despatched messenger
10 Mexico, recommending no hasty movements
on the subject OF Texas. We said that it would
take that direction inally.-[N Y. Sun
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-03-11

Tng CHESAPEAKE AND Ono CANAL.-We learn
that on Friday night, the bill providing for the
completion IF the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
TO Cumberland, was passed in the House OF De-
legates of tie Legislature of Maryland, by ma
jorily Of one vote. The bill now goes 10 the Sc
nate, where, ii is believed, il will also pass.
Alexandria Gazette.
THE WARRENToN CoNvENrIoN.-We learn
that John S. Pendleton received The nomina-
ton for Congress at the Warrenton Convention.
fH
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-03-11

TIE MEXICAN MlNlsrER.-Signor Almonte,
it is said, will demand his passports the mo-
mcnt the Texas Bill is signed, and Mexico
will declare war. That the Sisnor would re-
turn home was anticipated. His friend, Santa
Anna, has involved all his faithful followers
in his troubles, bu, We doub, the war portion
of the rumor; unless, indeed, Tie invitation
of our own citizens or journalists to Mexico
90 10 war with MS is deemed a sufficient war
rant. If, without The shade Of shadow of
cause, Mexico is induced to take that rash
step, annexation with Mexico. Texas and the
Uniled States extends our republic over nearly
The whole OF North America. A United States
squadron will make lis appearance in the Gulf in
a lew days, and every privateer under the Mexi-
can flag cruiZins against our, commerce, the crew
OF which does not contain hco-thirds of native
born Mexican seamen, will be deemed pirates
according 10 the law ofnations and suffer accord
ingly. So we nay safely say 10 all interested;
"stand from under"
Mobile register and journal., 1845-01-30
From M. Gushing 10 h, see,.sary af State.

SIR:--I have ihe honor to enclose ,o vou a q ,ox of Ihe treaty of Wang Hiya, as ugned on the 3d instant.
 On examining lhis document, you will find in the first place, that, in the descr ion of the contracting parties, the language of the stipua and the node of execution, the style perfect equality belwee ,he United States a.d China has heen seduousiy olsery ed and may add, that this has been carefully n. . tended to in the Chinese we'll as in the Enghsh duplicate of the treaty.
 foa will perceive, in the second place, that th,' treaty contains many provsoos which are not em. braced either in the English treaty of Nanking, the treaty supplementary thereto, which conprehends the 'arili and the commercial regulations
 Ist. The tariff is amended. by ihe reduction of the ,'"te' on some articles of American production. and ny hSi"g' with greater precision, what goods afe oom.rabano, Or subjects of monopoly.
 mere Is noia'ng il. the English treaties 10 linil me power oi the Emperor in the exclusion of articles ol in ort or Cx ,ot
 mus ne 'nis"i render all commercial privileges meAofy' ny prohibiting the exportatlon of tea and sk a" tue 'nporiaiioa of cotton or cotton fabrics or he might oh-iruct ,ae commerce in these or my other articles, by .ng them the subjects of close nonapoly'a as |. now he case with salt
 This is gnnrded aga Int in the treaty of Waoe H,ya by making the objects pf con.rahasd and m nopoly
Mobile register and journal., 1845-01-30

NARRATIVE OF rHE EXPLORING ExPECITios.
 Ill will be seen hy lle annexed paragraph from the Philadelphia U. $. Gazette that this long looked for work will be speedily given to the pubc
 We nave heen Esored with view of the first three volumes oftte "Nnrrativc oi the United States Exploring Expedition" under Captain Wilkes, now being published b, Messrs. Lea & Blsnchar'; and il Is with suIail degree of pleasure we find that ,he people of the Uniied states be put in pos seSsinn ui the means of knowing exactly what has hren achieved by the intelligence and perseverance of the officers, scientific corps and attached to ihe squadron on ihs duty. In looking through these volumes, every American must ieol an exuaton, mol onI, in tie fact that much has been acconi- pli.hed, lul that ii has been done by our citizens, and so eatc'uolly done; and we have to lay some stress two. win great pride, in the manner in which he narration of Ihe aris and dnipgs 0, the Expedi. tion has bren ''gl up," beng totally and complete y Ame, ican in all and every part.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-01-30
Tue Washington correspondent of the Richmond

Tue Washington correspondent of the Richmond Enquirer says
 "l boldly proclaim 10 the world iLat, if Texas is not annexed immediately to the United States, nolh- ing can prevent between England and US Some persons, know, are disposed to think other, wise; but. q Great Britain should, through her in- hnence with Mexico, guaranty to Texas her inde- pendence. for the express purposes of securing com merGia advantages, winch would bring her directly n conflict with our laws and our people, what Can prevent it? Nothing. hope those rcpresentatives who are SO tenacious upon the subject of involving the Uated States in war with Mexico, will weigh well the importance of the present Ct isis; because, by refusing to aniex Texas var with England will foll, as certainly the earth performs her durnal motion; and, should it be annexed, the gasconadng oi tlie Mexican government would cease. and the spirit of that chivalrous nation, beautifully exem. pli6ed the plains of San Jacinto, would die away and her people would their attention the iln- provement oi their country III a social, moral, and political point Of view !" ta
 This is by no means wild speculation. The g aies men ol Eng and have had an eye on American
 nents in relation to Texas ever since John Quinc, Adams and Henry Clay endeav oredtn buy it of Mex
 lro, when Spain olaiu,ed il. Al that ,ime-ls25 to ioz9-'he Biitsb government had agents in Mexico Who Communicated it the movements Of Ameri ican dI'o n"'s and yerr. before the present controver sy aro'e John e. Adams was quoted in the British house o commons to prove that ihe United States de- s'reh iexas, and that the British ministry ought io
 he 'he proper s:eps to restrain our democratic an- b't'on io' new territory IfEreat Britain could SC cure go splendid market for her manuIaciurss as ieSaS "'h ass"red'y he, by fair means or ioui, will she not do TIT hrl past is but faint guar anty for her fuIu course Lei Great Britain mt. tempt to carry out the ideas her leading statesmen of both parties had only few years ago, touching the balance of D wer on the Americant continent, and how long VIII there be fr aee!--lBoston Posi.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-01-30
COMMERCIAL.


 The eastern mail failed yesterday from heyond Chnrirs ton-dstes from which o the 24ih, ialed by Tues day's express.
 The express failed also yesterday, and we are conse quently without anything laler.
 We quoted the Bank rate for NewNork bills loo low in yeserday's pAper-the buy ing rate for 60 days been ds instead of dis Rates continue very sti with upward tendency. The relatively low value Of cotton this reduces materially the amount o ex. change draw for and will probably Ina, the ei- feet Of advancing and sustaining rates throughout the season, considerably beyond last years range.
 The grocery market exhibits iucrea ed activity this week up ireights being fair extent In other branch Of business things dull. State Bank Notes Ct dis, quiet.
 NEw-ORLEANs, January 29.--CotIon-Our market opened again yesterday with very fair emand and pur About 5O0O bales changed hands HyanCe of tc he chle portion Of which taken for Ehgland and the North.
 The demand for Sugar yesterday was limitrd but pri ces remain unchanged, and gune from 2t tu 5c for extreme qualities There is moderate inquiry Cur Mo Iasses, md prices range from l44 l5e uuk aud l6 10 l6tc per gallon for cypress bhs.
 The Flour market is du without charge in prices; we quote Ohio S3sdl per bbI; St Louis $ I4I iyufie bakers brands. In he Provision mal ke we have un ceange to notice, and the business doing or limited character
 Exchange continues in very good request furIper rates We quote Sterling ei o 94 per ptem; Francs Pct to5 30, EewN Ork 60 days II u pr dis; sight checks par 10 per cent dis
Mobile register and journal., 1845-01-30
From the National Intelligencer. THE TREATY WITH CHINA

The Treaty between the United States and China being yet under the seal of confidence, winch has been removed from the greater part of the Documents Communicated with the Treaty to the Senate, We nave selected frcm those documents for immediate p"Oca''SO the following paper. which, for all prac- tca' uFes' Will be more interesting to our readers than eve" the Treaty itself, because it gives our in- iS'ef o"" view 'Me character and bearings of he Treaty.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-01-30
MOBILE
Thursday Mornt..g, Jnnaary 30. Is45.


Contrary 10 our expectations We received nothing by yesterdays express. The cause has mol been ex- paiued, we feel assured that ihe failure occurred lhe muI line to the east of Charleston. If we are right III this npnion the mail will ful again to day This state of things is exceedingly perple~insi but all we can promise readers in regard 10 lhe Cam hrn's accounts s, that il they reach Charleston we shall receive them one day ia advmce ofrhe mail
 We have good reason, howeuer, io expect them to-
Mobile register and journal., 1845-01-30
rnIt,hinniralnd.

THEATRE 1.-The prevailing taste ior musical re- presentations which pervades the whole country, and we are happy to say is increasing to hudahle ex- tent in our own city, has received new impetus fro m the surprising exceance of the exhibitions lately given al the theatre by Ihe Hughes Family
 Their benefit last evening attracted one 0! the lar- gest and most fashionable houses of he season, and we trust that their progress through the sulhern country may be marked by the same success which has accompanied their efforts in lhs place.
 Tonight musical treat of different, though not less perfect or pIeasing is offered 10 the public- 1.-The Ethiopian Seren'ders," from Pamo's Opera House, New.Yolk, have arrived and will this eve ming give one of their f,r-iamed performances ol their superiority, deem il unnecessary [" speak, for If "good wine needs bush," certainly these mlnsrels need no further help from us than the men, ton of their appearance. The papers o the various cities through which they have passed, teem with praises of he perfection and seniIiry of the perfor- nances of these meodists.
 They have so far improved upon the nature of their enteI tuinnents throw all competitors as far in the back ground as would be the crude efhsions of the car If Thespis, if compared with the refine menis off stage of the present Jay The follow | ing extract clip from the New Orleans Crescent | City, in which place the occasion of their last performance hundreds were trued away iron ih doors, being unable io obtan aduliss ion:
 "THE EruIoPIASs.-Th's excellent troupe wal l give this erenmg ihen farewell concert, which WI, | prove unusually attractive, and for programme o | which rrirr to advertisement m anoher column | ri,ese gentlemen, the eve of departure, have our best wishes fnr their success, and there few who have heard lhcm, who will not remember will pleasure the raress of their hunor, and the delight 1 fu melody of iher voices"
Mobile register and journal., 1845-01-30


 Our correspondence rom Tuscaloosa winch has been kept up with regularity from the commences menl of the session oi the legislature has been miss ed for the last TWO mails. We are unable to conHt for il papers and letters come regular ly through By the Flag and Journal oflhe 24lh, we hear that
 'Thc Senate on Wednesday, (ihe 22l) was enga ged on Ihe bank bil IL provides lnr the election of TWO directors, out of five to be nominaed Tor each Bank, hN lhe NiOVerDur; and for the collection oi one ihiid oi lhe good debt due ihe banks, with all Ihe interest. This provIso excerpts bills of exchange taken by Inc banks for cartalmenis during ihe past year. The pfbvisio of tbe bill, 10 payments, must he complied with before the lst day of June nexi, to insure an exlrns of ihe balance for l2 m"nih$ from that lime. Suit is to be brought with m 3J days alter the lst day of June, on all debts marked good, aAd debts, which the presidents and drertnrs ot the several banks believe can be collecl e', ii ihcW extension is not provided for above stated.
 I he Senate yesterday ordered the bank bill to third reading.
 The Senate appol tionmenI bill, as amended by the House, was taken up yesterday in the Senate and "ssea' The districts were SD amended as not to interfere with ihe seats of Senators. Lawrence and aikrr, form one Senatorial district; Limeston. and Morgan "nc Wilcox and Marengo one; Monroe, Coneeuh and Covington one; Lomndes and Butler one, and Dalhs nne. The bill in it's present form will. m all probability, pass the House.
 lhe resolutions in relation to biennial sessions of the Legislature, and the removal oi lhe seat of Gov ernlnent passed the House by vote of 65 to 25.
 The bill introduced by Mir. Smuh, io regulate the rights of husband and wife they relate to properly was lost-yeas s4, nays 46. The fate of ,hls b might have been different had all it's friends been in the Housei as it is. the indicates much great CT degree ct favor than similar bills have herei oiore met wnh. At the next, or some succeeding session, we hope to see a law adopted embracing all the pro visions of Mr. S,ith's bill
Mobile register and journal., 1845-01-30

POLICE NEws.-Oa Friday evening, Capt. You. ennes. the energetic Chef of ihe First Municipality Police, arrested John Powers, alias Rowan, on a charge of stealing 3s bales of cotton, marked w. in Il diamond, shipped in Mobile and consigned to a house in this ely. and also with ohtaning and re- ceiving an advance of Sl 50 lhe same from bro- ker, who shipped Ihe cotton on his iPowers) account to New York, per ship Sulana. Subseu uently another charge was made against Powers of having stolen mulao girl named J Juiia, a slave, from her master, Mr. Elliott. IL appears that Mir. E. brought some slaves from Mobile on the Creole on ,he 2lst inst Powers was on board the boat coming 10 this city, aud during the passage ninaced the gl to run away with him. Soon after landing, the girl was missed. u seems that Powers rented room m Gus tomhouse street bewee,, Rampant and Burgundy streets, where the gisl hidden, and that Powers intended to send her back 10 Mobile to sell her. A man named Charses Martin. who appears to have been confederate wih Powers, and who was 10 have taken the girl t0 Mobile sell, made an offer To a mercantile So1se here, interested for Mir Elliott gve iniornsation where the gIr for $50. have ihe man who stole her arrested for S200. The first offer MAS accepted, 10 get rid of the trouble of pros ec&ion, and the girl accordingly delivered up. Cap tan fonennes, hearing of this transaction, obtained a description of Martin who il seems he had been watching. Soon afterwards, while standing at the corner of Canal and CarondeIef streets, Powers and Martin passed the Captain. when he arrested Martin, having sent an officer ahead arrest Powers, and the TWO were safely lodged in the Police ofi G.
 These men have ieeu examined before Recorder Ge- nois, and are remanded for further hearing, steps having been taken in the time 10 obtain further evidence from Mobile in relation to the charge against Powers of stailing cotton. Powers was formerly i steamboat captain, and has been in the Kentucky Pe- ieniiary tor roblnng the mail. He was pardoned, some time since, by President Tyler.-lNew Or leans Tropic, Jan. 27.