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from New YORK 10 W eeiing and Piitsburg.
Passengers gong directly through
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night travel
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- ~ Cincinnati
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IS South Third street, board steamboat Dock 81
Wharf
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Condition Of tis Office tie lt Of February ard at thus date
Date No If Polcies lsSd Gr Rscpts. Los Erp INIT hid
January 5lst loss s2to3i sTia sfEo
June 50 1913 1897 o3.3l) lN,'9@
. .nersS IS, rs,,v ~ ss7,a0 io-scl sssls
NJ ROBINSON, President
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IL LONDON LINE Of Pscket.-Pack-to Of the s,h
80 Ju.,y-Iss splendid and fast sailing PACKET -hp
HENDklCk HUDSON. Capt Moore. sails positive
ly on Monday July 2l-t TIL. ship ha. soendd aeouno.
aaon for cabin second cabin and storage passengers
To secure berth-, early Application should BE- made 70
iyls IS soaIh..,res co,arl Maiden Lane
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-07-18

hkOADWAl- ~ stairs corner oi R-ade street y \
BIRDS and o. ADkJPkDs prepared n q very superior
manner. A AIge assortment Of Cases. Glass Shades.
Mounted Birds brd sans and Arlacia Eyes for sale or
notice The ishss; price paid for Birds Bird Sans &c
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-07-18
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lo4o-OFf Ooi ION " WI ~ :, 10 "a
~n~ NETWORK AND ALBANY fAfkE>S
ua.st.fa-7N LINE.-Imough without landing -In-
low pressure and swim running sirsn'
boat EXPRESS vii commence her regular uips lo'
the viii continue until the close VI naygs
ton ieaging the pier the foot Of Rosf>so>sr regularly
Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays snd AhafS Mondays
Wednesdays Fridays n Y. 81 and Will arrive
timc lake the morning trains Of cars ka- 90 West
Thu. boat iltei up with splendid state rooms on decs,
and her furniture - all and Of TIE best kind For pas
sage apply ON bOaId A. above.
" B-Frrighf taken NJ low prices. ons
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-21

hour The report OF the Committee on Accounts in
the case of Mr.. McNully, Clerk of the House,
came up according TO poslpOnemen. Mr.. Tay-
House that the committee met this morning at
l0o'clock and remained in session ill ~ o'clock,
hut that Mr.. McNuy failed 10 appear before
them. He had, however, sent MIR. kershaw,
his accounting clerk, TO tliem with number Of
papers, which they had not time 10 examine so
as 10 make report today, but wishing 10 have
some information 10 give TO the House, they had
asked MIR. kersllaw il he knew what had become
OF the unexpended balance of The contingent fund.
whether it was deposited in bank, or ia the hands
OF individuals. To this Mr.. kcrshaw answered
that Mr.. McNulty must answer that question him
self. Alter some conversation, and an explana-
lion from Mr. Weller, The question was put OF,
the first resolution, dismissing Mr. McNuly, and
decided in The aihrmaliye-yeas 1885, nays none
The Two remaining resolutions, directing The Sc
cretary OF the Treasury 10 adopt The means ne
ccssary To recover The amount ofpnblic money in
Mr.. McNuty's hands, and requesting lie Prcsi-
dent of the United States 10 cause proceedings to
be Instituted against him under the Sub Treasury
act, were also adopted. Mr.. Hopkins then Of
lered "a resolution that 3. B. French, Of New
Hampshire, the first assistant clerk be- appoint.
ell clerk OF the House; and The rule requiring
dispensed with, the resolution was unanimously
adopted, and B. B. French was declared 10 be du.
Is elected and sworn in as clerk Of the House.
The House then Adjourned GioJc.
particulars 10 morrow)
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-21

LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.
SENATE.
S.s.,,,,,, T,

fffda JdRadry =.
The SPEAKER land before the Senate 4 CON-
munlcaiion from The Principal Of The Virginia
Military Institute. Read and laid on The table
On motion OF Mr.. THOMPSON OF L. The re-
solution in regard 10 The inspection Of salt was
taken up and passed
Mr. McMULLEN, from lie Committee an
Internal Improvements, &C. leporled a BIZ IN
cooperating The Good Spun Turnpike COMPANY
Passed
Also, bill concerning The Richmond, rreder-
icIsbnrg and Potomac Railroad Company. Laid
on the table.
Also, bill incorporating The Buchsnan and
Glover Dale Turnpike Company Laid on lhc
table
Mr.. WALLACE, from The Militia Committee
reported bill authorizing the Troop Of Cavalry
in Brunswick 10 make enlstmens from both ,e.
slmenls in said county. Laid on The table.
Mr. GALLAEtER reported the bill changing
The time Of holding The Circuit Superior CouIt .!
Law and Chanceiy in the county Of Frederick
with amendments. Passed
The SPEAKER communicated certain Iesolu-
tons from The State of New Hampshire. in favor
ofthe annexation of Texas; and Others concern
ing Thomas Wilson Dorr, OF RhoLe Island.
After some discussion among Messrs. Gala
her, McMulen. Thompson OF H., Rogers. Cater
Caperton and Wallace as 10 the proper desna
ll"n VI lhc RESOLUTIONS, lHey were laid the Ia
bic, OIL motion of Mr.. GALLAEER.
a message was received from The House /,
Mr. Baskerville communicating bill concern
luz Edward Dodson, with amendments, which
were agreed TO- and the bill passed.
On molon OF Mr.. WALLACE, the bill amend
ing the charter OF The Rappahannock Company
was taken up.
Mr.. Woololks amendment was regretted
Mr. THOMPSON OF Amherst offered various
amendments, which being agreeable 10 The friend,
OF The bill, were agreed TO- The bill thus amend
ed passed.
On motion Of Mr. NEWMAN.
The Senate adjourned.
Corrscti0n IN .Scnats Proeeedinqs.
81 In the ayes and noes on the passage OF
the Texas resolutions on Thursday, HE name.
Of MessIs. Sutton, Peylon, and Thompson OF Am
hels who voted in The negative, and General
Wallace in the affirmative were omitted TIL.
vote stood ayes 10 10 noes 10
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-21

be more profitable 10 avail OF The benefits OF a pro-
tective Tariff, than 10 denounce it," That is 10
say, The farmers are "men OF practical sense
and industry" so long as they will Judge for
themselves, whether they will raise less cotton
and more productions oil another description--but
The moment the subject olmanutactures is brought
up, they lose all their YS0cticM @n~, in order 10
become politicians and agitaIors. Now, The fact
is, The boot is on The other leg. 1t is because The
High Protective men engage in speculation, and
abandon practical sense, and the most enlishlen-
ed principles OF Free Trade that lien become po-
lilcians, and asi,ate the country By their unequal
and iniquilous Tariffs. Old Adam Smith and
McCulloch are men OF more practical sense than
all the Clays and Stewards and Law.ences in he
Union. This agitation of The South, Tor which
We are indebted 10 the Protective men, much more
Than Ia the iarmels-to the hobcd prolcclionists
oil manufactures, more than 10 the consumers--
To The Lords OF The Northern looms, much more
than 10 The planters of The Sonll, will not abate
until our Wing politicians come back 10 practical
sense, 10 equal rights; the genius OF our extensive
country, spreading over so many soils and eli
mates, and embracing such variety OF interests
This general and inexorable spirit Of legislation
cannot reach all aike--tor, while i, benefits the
one section OF our country, it bunliens another
The Constitution itself is intended for the general
wellare-but these artificial regulations are mere
or less al war with The great principle of an equal
participation OF benefits and burhens TO The whole
coniederalion.-Th only true system is the one
whose features are embraced in the mead We have
pretxed 10 these de>nltoTy remarks
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-21
TIE HERO OF THE HERMITAGE.

TIE HERO OF THE HERMITAGE.
By J. 4 STEWART.
In lie Hermitage fingers the patriot and sage
Whose achievements have crowned US with glo-
His face is deep-marked with the burrows ofage,
Ani his head for the grave blossoms hoary
II 5 awaiting summons 10 mansions oil oliss,
Yet happy with prospects around MN;
IL 5 willing to 80, yet is happy Il, ms,
Where halo OF glory surrounds MN.
y. las fought for his COUNTY, its freedom and
laws,
Vas valiant in fields, fresh and CORY,
WI has lived 10 behold his loved country and
cause
Established in permanent glory;
pn, ere long vii his spirit be waited above
And mingled with those gone before him,
mi h,> corse shall be buried meath tokens oil
lo;e,
And N. FEARS Of affection shed DER him.
II the gloom q; iespair-in The blackness of night,
lie his enemies PROSTATE around hiin,
|Ghii-, he in hi~ g!urv ~stulgan' AMI bright
Is released from The cares winch nave pounu
him;
IL !. Tree iiom The cares Of political strife
So, HE BIRCH, star Of freedom ascending
And with pleasure remembers he perild his lie,
The cause Of his country defending.
|Th- cause he e>pousei in his earliest youth,
i III. sar which has lead him 10 glory,
iva, ,hc cause OF his country, Of justice and
truth.
Au! his name Shall illumine our story;
But r demons ncarna;e whose hopes are all
crushed:
Aud whose prospects are blighted forever,
lOG! vile iongles are palsed, your ISLANDERS are
hn>hei
Aud lie ussn shines brighter Than ever.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-21

A late letter from Nashville SAYS: "Gov. Pois
admits, that he NAV have great difficulty IN iorni-
inn his Cabnet-but that lie intends 10 meet il
manfully ana overcome it. lie will 90 night =
am assured) as far as ne IS abe WIN 'he ii''''s
which are around and before him.
aWhen arrived The other day At The Hermit.
t,,a I G,nnd tan carriages filed with ladies aud
Gentlemen; some Is or % horseme,n and half
dozen lootnen, his immediate neishhorsaall OF
whom whom were paying their respects TO the General.
The girls were handing up their Albums to g, get
his Autograph. The old women were IL; neI h,sa
in s and two or three very compactly built,
and circnmierential widows were asking,
with their brish, eyes, that he would recon,
mend them warmly TO the old bachelors and
wiAowers | was really charmed WIN Inc Scehe'
and entered into the spirit OF il with all nv heart
and soul. After awhile The crowd look leave
the carriages rolled along The broad avenue, fol-
lowed by the gallant cavaliers
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-21

We have received the Galveston News" of The
iIh January. Ii contains the very Interesting
proceedings Of tremendous mass meeting" OF
the people OF Brazoria county on the subject Of
annc1aion-Dr. B,qnck r. Aycter in the chair
Ills well known devotion 10 Texas, and the man
" and decided character which he carried with
him from The Old Dominion. are the best guar
an.ecs Of tho firm resolves D, This nlccling. They
congratulate The people q The IT, s. on 'llitir great
AMI glorious triumph III elcc,ing Mr. Polk They
express their ardent attachment 10 remuneration
with the United States They jeprecale any ALI
ance with England. They ccnsure tie appoint
ment Of the agents, RELY 10 The United State.
and Terrell 10 England. They resolve (l5tlI re-
soluion,) THAT in our opinion a crisis has ar
rived in the affairs of Texas, demanding the
prompt and energetic action Of every good Gill
zen; longer delay and the remedy NAV be too late
We invite, then, our ellow-ciiizens throughout the
Republic, 10 assemble in their sovereign capacity
and make known 10 the world their opinions up
on subject in Ike settlement OF which none but
themselves have a right 10 he heard"
The "Galveston News says, from un-
doubted authority, that il was the largest
assembiaec OF people ever before convened
uron any occasion in odd Brazoria II is
said 10 have been composed OF the most incl
lisent, respectable and wealthy citizens OF that
county. The resolutions speak for themselves.
They contain language and sentiments worthy of
FRRsMES English inhuence-an,-cond-
tional Independence ami -sovelnment menialism
and express in most iervent and eloquent terms
the good old doctrines OF lrne Repubicansm.--
We heartily respond 10 The principles expressed
in The resolutions, and publish them with feelings
Of warm participation in their sentiments. II is
10 be reco!ected that the citizens OF BraZorla
county were among the first who raised the stand
arl against oppfession the first vino kindled the
flame Of Liberty which has so successfully and
munlcenlIy spread throughout The country
Well might she be termed the cradle Of Texan
Liberty"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-21
Fm tic Enquirer.
CONVENTION OF THE ALBEMARLE
nnNC.DEScInNA DISTRICT

CONNtkEeo.oloANLhib 49, -
The first Monday OF The ensuing month has
been selected for the meeting Of The Convention
TO nominate a Democratic candidate TO repre-
sent the Congressional District composed OF me
county of Albcmarle, &c.
There will be many persons whose claims VIII
he brought before The Convention, doubtless, ior
this nomination. In making The selection, the
Convention should look well into The political
career OF such as may he presented 10 their con
sideralion. consistent polliician--onc VINO
has not been receiving and seeking the strength
Of both paIlies-nnc who has been sleadiast IN
his principles and consistent in his course should
be put before the District for The support OF the
party. Let us have a man who IS nvulnerable
in his political life, and pure in all his private re-
lalions.
II is said that The leading measures OF Mr.
Folks Administration will be reduction OF TIC
Tariff, the annexation Of Texas, and The rc-cs-
Establishment of The Sub-Treasury.
Lei us have a man who has been consistent IN
these measures who has stood forth in their de-
fence and who can stand forth 10 defend lnem'
without being charged with INCONSISTENCY.
A DEMocRATlc VOTER.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-21
THE MARINERS HYMN.

THE MARINERS ~ Mn
EY MRS. sorTHEf.
Iaunch they bark, mariner!
christian, God speed thee
:, ,ooso the rnd,ler hands-
Good angels lead thee;
6, Inv sails warily,
Tenwsts will come:
Steer they course steadily,
Christian, steer home
Look 10 The weather-bow,
Breakers are round thee;
Lei tall the plummet now,
shadows may ground thee
Reef in Thy foresail, there!
Hold the helm fast!
So-lel the vessel wear
There swept the blast.
What Of the night, watchman?
What Of the nisht?"
"Cioudy-all quiet
No land yet-all's right"
Be waketul, be vigilani,
Danger may be
A,an hour when all seemelh
Securesl 10 thee.
How gains the leak 50 fast?
Clear out the hold
Hoist mp The merchandise,
lIeaye out the gold;
Tnere-let the ingots 60
Now The ship rights;
llnrrah! the harbor's near
Lo, The red lights.
Slackcn no sail yet,
A, inlet or island;
Suaish, for the beacon steer
Straight for the highland;
Crowd all Thy canvass on,
Cut through The foam
Christian, cast anchor now,
Heaven is thv home!
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-21

gentleman OF this city a letter, Of which the lo.
lowing is an extract:
"'And SO frankly declare 10 you, and further
that am fully convinced that the mission mus,
be iruiiless, and will occasion useless excitement
and am preparing Immediately 10 leave, ana
return the commission 10 The source IRON whic!l
it originated
s-5 Perhaps The Hon. Henry Hubbard will be
able L. give US the nearest route from New or
leans 10 Boston.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-21
LOUISIANA OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

MIR. Dnrthe, from 4 majority Of the COMMITTEE
OH 50 much of the Governors message, reported
on lie 10th instant, that it was inexpedient for
the House 10 take any aclionon the Annexation
OF Texas. Mr.. Gayarre, from the minority, re-
ported counter resolution, that "ii is the anxious
wish OF The people Of Louisiana, that Texas
should be Immediately annexed 10 The United
States By all lawful and constitutional MEANS and
that these resolutions be transmitted 10 each OF
The Senators and members of The House Of Re-
representatives. in Congress from Louisiana, with a
request that they be submitted 10 both Houses Of
Congress
The discussion upon these resolutions was
postponed ill Monday (last) The Picayune OF
The lh inst Saturday has "liulc doub, tina. the
Legislature will adopt Mr. Gayarre's resolution,
or one 10 The same effect"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-21
POETRY.
srMBLANcEs: A SONG.

sEMBLANcEs: A SONG
~ ALICIA JANE SPARROW
:, moi, because You sec no tears
INA, Tears can never flow; 49,
an mnge no, by the light that plays
~" ON many radiant brow 60,
When careless they appear ia,
And smiling eyes have oi'sn S
n 70 hide The gathering tear!
loub, the purity Of signs, rx.
I doub, the strength Of ieals; 81, sres
When en these are she'd before prem mems eyes,
guI G doubt not the ieP'h;, the ln.. truth
A smile upon the palla la '
That none may see The tear
! ,l,obhy-tIonse, Ireland. (kn'Aer1oeSeT'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-21

U. s. sex.roRs.-"The Hon. John Fairfield
DENY has been reelected from Maine, by a
vote Of no, against SO. given TO Fessenden
(Whig) Hon. Daniel Webster has been elected
from Massachusetts for six years from Inc 4tn
March next when Mr. Choates term will ex-
pire."
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-21
THE SIGNS ARE BRIGUTENISG

understand, lhat Caucns OF the Republi-
can members was held at Washington on Saulr-
day night. A fine spirit prevailed They have
a2"pte, with great unanimy The proposition Tor
bringing Texas in as Slate--she retaining her
lands, and paying her own debts, &c. The schPlne
selected was pretty much the same with Mr. Eos
ler's, o! the Senae-on the same general princi-
pie with Tilbait> Dromgooie's and Nile>'s-with
some lue variation perhaps from all Of them
We understand The prospect a, Washington is,
thai some bill will pass the House Of Representa-
tives in a few days; after the whole subject had
been re-commied b. The Committee, toward the
close Of the week. Who can doubt the Senate?
Surely, they cannot, will no, resist The will Of The
people, and conneract the great interests Of the
whole Union?
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-21

Mr.. Franiz, the newly elected Delegate from
Roanoke county, in place Of the late respected
Delegate, MIR. Barnes, who resigned his seat on
account OF illness, and has since died. appeared
in the House Of Delegates on Friday. II is I'M
necessary 10 say, tina. Mr.. F. is Republican.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-21
WAslIlSGroN. Jan. is. lS45.

WAsHINHTON, Jan. TO, Iofo
CoNGREss-The Senate did not sit to-day.
The time OF the House, ill 2 o'clock to-day
was occupied in the consideration OF private pills
in Committee Of the Whole House. Al that
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-21

4 Rsreaae Free Ii0de- Discriminatory Nnd.r
aaornanm, I'm purposes n rcrelus, nad inct-
LcnllIHM uf0itkiino mNnNLNfLnIfS
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-01-03

aA GREAT BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS
y. EDW.4RD BIRD, No. III Baltimsre ST., offers
a large stock of Fancy and Staple DRY GOODS, al
prices winch makes it an object for purchasers to call
ana examine for themselves. His stock consists in
part of: "
super west of England, French Domestic Cloths,
all coors and prices
super wool black and fancy CASHMERES
a large stock of GA French Gassimeres which will
be sold at less than the cost Of Importation
Extra super ribbon bound BLANKETS, all sizes
Medium quality Whitney do
oHAWLS. SHAWLS! SHAWLS! French Thi-
bet: French Cashmere, embroidered Thibet fancy silk
and heavy wOolen Shawls
ced do -" ~
New style PRINTS.
WHITE GOODS of every kind.
LINEN GOODS-Such as Irish Linen Barnlsey
and Irish Sheengs.
Table Damask; Damask Table Cloths.
super linen Cambria Hdkfs, (eheapO
Also-MILLINARY GOODS.
Coored and blue black Silk Vclvets.
Bonnet Silks; Bonnet Ribbons, &c. sc.
HOSIERY, GLOVES, &C., with many articles 10
tedious to mention. Call if you want Bargains.
J. EDWARD BIRD, No. III Baltimore-st,
Ja3 I'd door above South-st.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-01-03

The GREAT RACE AT New ORLEANS
Blue Dich Beaten, The great race over the
Metare Course, at New Orleans, came off on
the cath ut., and, as we learn from the Crcs-
cent City, attracted an immense crowd, it be-
ing generally understood that the contest would
be between Blue Dick, the Northern nag, and
Peytona. The roofing of the bathrooms was SO
much crowded that it gave way and two or
three persons were severely injured. We have
not room to give detailed report of the race
suffice it to say, that Peytona won easily in
two heats, much to the discontinue Of the ad-
herents of the Northern horse. We add the
summary:
Swee pstakes for all ages. Subscription 1000
Forfeit, $500 -Four mile heats. Louisiana weights
II. KeaRe's (Thos. Kirkman's) oh. M Peyto-
ma, by imp. Glencoe, out of Gantess, 5 yrs.
r. Ten Brock. Jr's gr his Blue Dick, by imp.
Margrave, dam by Lance, yrs.
Midas, Rufin and Pat Gallwcy were entered, bu,
paid forfeit.
Times 09-809.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-01-03

GORGE IN THE MISSISSIPPI. The Clncinna-
ii Atlas of Monday says: Passengers from th'
Mississippi, report gorge of ice in the river
commencing just above the Grand Tower. and
extending up the river probably fifty or sixty
miles. The steamboat Palestine, and another
boat, thought to be the Allegheny, are locked
fast in the gorged ice, and supposed to be in
great danger Several boats bound up, were
lying below the gorge, which it was supposed
would be endangered by the breaking loose of
the ice. The passengers were suffering great
ly, particularly those on deck, foI the want o.
provisions. Many of them, including women
and children, had undertaken to walk by land
round the gorge, one hundred miles to St.
Louis. Boats coming down were stopped in
the gorge, and many of the passengers left the
boats, and were making their way by land to
Shawneetown and Helena, in Arkansas. We
learn from the St. Louis papers of the 25th ult.
that below the Big Eddy, the river is complete
ly blocked with ice, which is piled up several
feet above the surface for the distance of TWEEN
tv miles.