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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-20
.1fessrs. Foster and FYagg.

We are unwilling 10 engage any further in the
discussion between Mr.. Foster and other gentle
men Of New York. II il be continued al all, il
would be best to change the venue 10 that State.
But as we originally referred TO Mr.. O. Robin
sons letter TO Mr.. Flasg-lhen published Mr.
Fosters lellcr-and then the contradictions of the
Albany Atlas-we deem il our duty 10 follow il
up with MIR Fosters Card from the Globe. We
also deem il our duty to add, in connection with
the remark We formerly made, that we shall
patiently wal, for Mr.. Fosters promised "proofs,
if he should think proper TO produce them We
suspect that copies of o. Robinson's letter were
taken and circulated whilst The original was in
Mr.. Flagg's Office (whether with his consent
and appreciation, we know not) MIR. Flag may
probably, however, explain all thai. The i'm
preston is, that the prejudices against immediate
annexation contributed TO the production OF this
Objectionable letter We trust, however, that
these prejudices will entirely disappear, il the
question be settled at the present session OF
Congressman The Democratic Party in New
York be again knit firmly and indissolu-
bly, together. But, if this exciting question
be no, NOW settled, it is apprchended, tina,
an angry controversy will take place there, and
violent agitation in the Southern States. The
feeling in favor Of annexation is increasing with
The Democratic masses Of the North-and those
who are attempting 10 resist the current (Messrs
Q. Robinson Preston King and others,) will
suffer much more from the violence Of the excite
ment, than those who were originally and still are,
the friends of The measure. The Wings of The
South and West will be swept off by the tempest,
whilst our own friends in the North will be more
or less distracted by this agitating question. Both
parties ought 10 wish Ito be buried on account OF
their country, as well as of themselves. 1t is a
great national, and ought never 10 have been
made a party measure. The following is the 5lh
resolution of the Legislative Convention of Vir-
sinia and presents its political aspects in true
colo.
aRcsolred, That The question ought TO be ad-
justed as soon as pTaclicable-lhal delay only
breeds danser-tha! it gives time 10 Great Bri-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-20

Our city TOO is rife with rumors and specula.
tons about Mr. Folks Cabinet. We have heard
of as many castles of The members, as manager
makes OF The Dramats Persona. We have mol
yet asceraincd the name of one, who will Ger
tanly be called upon 10 enter It. We are no'
sorry for it-tor il shows, that the President elect
can keep his own counsel, when it becomes ne
cessary 10 practise discretion. The Globe Of
Monday remarks, that ''Ihe saying OF the ancient
sage seems TO be appicabe-'M ttat IS knorn IS
Mat nothing cnnbc known.' There are so many
cabinei-makers, that it would be very surprising
if all should fail in their efforts 10 save the Pre-
sident trouble upon the subject; but still we ap
prehend that none made 10 his hand will exactly
Suit -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-20
For The Enquirer

70 TIE w ERS OF ffHNO " EN-
We presume, you will have meeting al Fe.
bruary Court. for The purpose of bringing oua suit
able candidate 10 represent the Democratic party
al The ensuing election.
Il will be wisdom in bringing out the most avail.
liable man. We will, therefore, take great pleasure
in recommending to the meeting, that bold, fear.
less, and interchangeable Republican, Col. Thomas
M. White as The most available at this time. de
is well known in the county is energetic and
capable, and has done as much for The Democratic
cause as any other man; has served his county
ina military point of view, impariali,y and with
fidelity for The last twenty years, consequently
should command the support not only OF The
entire Democratic butth Stale Righs Wing party
Feb. II, 1915. MANY VOTERS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-20
CAROLINE, Feb. Is, 1874.

To he Editors Of Ne Enquirer:
In your paper OF This day, my name is brought
before the District as the Democratic candidate
for Congress, subject 10 the decision Of The Con-
venlion 10 be held at Tappahannock. embrace
The first opportunity through the medium OF your
paper 10 say 10 all those who may be favorable 10
my nomination, heterogeneous ola private char
acter render il necessary, and indeed imperative,
that should decline any nomination. In taking
this STEP feel that il is due 10 my friends 10 ten.
der 10 them my thanks, for their kindness and ia
vorabe consideration.
paNCrS wv Comm
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-20
To The Editors Of Tic Enlgu,rey.

We see with much pleasure the quick steps
taken in nominating successor TO cur worthy
Representative, the Hon. John Winston Jones,
in The Sixth Congressional District and, be as
sured, that We shall toe the mark for whoever
may be The nominee of The Democratic District
Convention, which will meet in Richmond on
Wednesday, the 18th of March, but, be assured,
ALSO that we, The people in The country, would be
much pleased for The nomination TO fall on Col.
Henry l. Hopkins; of Powha,an.
Feb II, 1915. MANY VOTERS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-20
FRANCIS w. SCOTT.
FoR THE ENQUIRER.

LOU SA =. II. reU. TN, IofJ.
A Convention having been called TO meet in
Richmond, on Wednesday, The l2,h March next,
for the purpose of selecting candidate TO repre-
sent the Democratic party in the ensuing Con-
gressional campaign, the voters OF Louisa are
requested TO meet at March Court and appoint
delegates 10 the same.
Many Democrats Of Louisa.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-20

The Wings OF Richmond, vino succeeded las
Spring in electing Mr.. Broaddus, the delegate
from Caroline, must be delighted at the grateful
sense with which that gentleman returned Their
kindness yesterday, BY delivering his eloquent and
persuasive speech against The loan 10 the Rich.
mond Medical College, which passed the House
in spite Of Mr.. BIS heavy TRADE. Such devotion
10 the interests of city, that had The honor Of
electing Mr.. B., ought to entite The distinguish
ed connty-man of John Taylor Of Caroline to
more than usual energy on the part of the Rich,
mond Wings in behalf Of Mr.. B.'s election, next
Spring
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-20
1fENKf II. FOio I Eh.
WASHINGTON, Feb. IS, 1913.


MR.. WIN. FRAZIER OF AUGUSTA.
The two Delegates from Augusta (Messrs. Fra
zier and Fullon) are about TO decline poll in
April next, and retire TO the shades OF private life
Mr. Frazels Card appeared in the last "Staun-
ion Democrat" and We confess, we have seen it
with regret. Ii is only carrying ont The intention
he expressed some of his friends during the last
Spring. A kind word from Republican press
can no longer do MIR. F. an injury. We have
seen him repeatedly during the Winter, though
we have never exchanged word on politics.
We shall miss him in the social circle next Win
Ter and the loss Of his talents will be felt in the
public councils OF the Stale. There is one act Of
his public life alone, which should win him the
courtesics Of the press, and the gratitude of tho
country. 1t was at that trying moment, when the
public faith OF Virginia was partially threatened
with reputation, and it became necessary for the
Republican party in the Legislature 10 incur the
responsibility of imposing newtaxes, or OF endan-
gering The sound credit Of Virginia; his party
llinched, and afterwards attempted, in a spirit
which deserves all reprobation, 10 turn necessa-
~ measure Of finance into weapon OF attack
against The Republicans; Mr.. Frazier and his
colleague, however, did not finch For this act
of manly public spirit, Mr.. Frazier was thrown
overheard by his own party at The next election.
Last Spring, however, he was triumphanlly elect
ed in Augusta, and now he retires. Our best
wishes 60 with him.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-20

Several of the Democratic members of the Le-
sislature are about 10 decline poll, whose absence
is a source Of deep regret 10 their friends and
their party. Among those whose names are now
before u.s. are Messrs. Harrison and Blick Of
Brunswick, and Blackwell OF Lunenburg.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-20

We regre, 10 state, that Mr.. Street, o
Franklin, has torseveral days past. been detained
from his seat in the House OF Delegates By indis
position.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-20
To hc Editors Of TIC Enqnuer:
WAslIiNcToN. Fe

I1hc Editors Of TIC enquirer:
WASHINGTON, Feb. Is, Isl
Sils-ln your paper Of January 10Th, b:
seen two communications in reference 10 tie
preaching election Of Representative in Cong.
t"r the first Congressional District. The =
! above The signature OF "A Yoter Of he D,anl
calls upon me accompanied by like cal ~.
MIR. Alknson,) 10 say, whether or not !
submit 10 The action OF Convenient" TIE :
cond, above the signature OF "G0iiaiin," Sc
that ne does no, believe that |, admitting NJ 4
kinson TO possess the confidence of The M"
The Democracy, will continue 10 permit myr' 4
10 be used az IMPOSITION 10 .Hr. A., and tier
leopard The success of the party, &c ] giye
exact substance, il not the words, in Iesulai
der.
| Having duly reflected upon he call an
statement, though proceeding, as they do,
anonymous sources, and no exception cout
taken if Remained silent, have concludei Z
il is my duty 10 reply 10 both.
As TO the first, have no hesitation in sa'
that will submit myself entirely 10 the dec
OF Convention representing The Democrat
The District. In conserving 10 be presented =
people OF the first District, as a Republican I.
dldate for election 10 Congress, determine
abide any positive action on The part OF ny =
as 10 The candidate who should represent
wishes and sentiments. never concert
idea OF demanding at their hands TINT whfa
alone had the high privilege Of granting o.
holding.
As 10 the second, directly say, as ] STAR
my late letter published in The "Oid Doml'
that have never permitted my name TO &
in opposition TO Mr.. Atkinson, whatever az
ances may have been. So far from beinsT,s
TO him, if he shall be nominated in pre!eifeII'
myself, shall cheerfuly vote for him y
reach the polls on the day of election. i =
me, that ifthe friends Of Mr. Atkinson wcuS
we'll around them, they would discover no.
rious and hostile opposition from the iI'e'
others, than from myself and my friend,
most venomous serpent conceals himse"
from the sight. .ry
And now, having clearly answered, a.
both "a Voter OF the District and "us
| will present synopsis Of my polilica' :"
save further enquiry. n.,onaH
am OF the school Of Jefersonian kepo"
having inherited The principles Of ma an.
been taught them in my youth, and co''"~
! them by my experience,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-20

= We understand, that the District ConvcD.
ton which met at Tappahannocb have nomina
ted Mr.. Il. NJ. T. Hunter for Congress.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-11-15
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

The attention of the reader is called to
the advertisement in another column, Of
missing slaves. The belief of the owner
seems to be that they have been enticed
away by aboltionists. The depredations
Of these fanatics are of so frequent occur
renee that it is necessary for owners of
slaves to be constantly on their guard
Many slaves have been run off from this
State, and never heard from, SO perfect are
the abolitionists in their business. In some
cases owners have received insulting letters
from those who had aided in running off
their slaves, stating that they were safe,
and lecturing them upon the sin Of slavery.
All interested in this species of property
should be constantly on their guard.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-11-15

WILL NOT ANswER.-We announced on
the 25th uIt., says the New York CONNER
cisl, that the wires of the electromagnetic
telegraph were laid on the bed Of the East
river, encased in leaden tube. We re-
greet now to announce that the connection
between the shores is already severed.
The ship Charles, from Liverpool, on Sat-
urday afternoon, brought up the coil on the
aukes of the anchor. The great weight
caused the sailor boys to heave with a
will, and, when it began to wriggle and
wrilhe near the surface, they thought they
had caught the veritable sea serpent HIM
self. Ropes were in immediate demand,
but before they could be used, the pipes
and wires parted and the two shores are
as distant as ever they were.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-11-15

Ne'o Counterfeit and Fraudulent Notes
In Goodman's Counterfeit Detector for No
vember, we find the following list of fraud
ulent (Western) issues which have been de-
tected within the last month:
farmers, Mechanics, and Manufacture
er'S Bank Of Ohio-5's spurious.
Northern Bank Of Kentucky-l's various
dates. Letter ID. Signature, Jno. Tiford,
engraved.
Lafayette Bank of Cincinnati-lOs,
coarse engraving.
Louisville Bank--A. Thruston cashier.
Bank Of Kentucky-l's, vignette coarse
and sireaked.
Planters Bank Of TenneSsee--lOO's spu-
rious Vignette, herd of deer, and water
view in the back ground.
Bank Of Kentucky--5'S payable at Hop
kinsvie
Merchants and Planters Bank of Ten
ne 'see-5's. Vignette, a steamboat under
way, railroad on left hand.
Farmers and Mechanics and Manufac-
turer's Bank of Chillicothe-IO's, spurious.
Northeastern Bank of Vrginia--1O's,
dated Wheeling. Engraving coarse; agri-
cultural implements and steamboat in Wig
nette. No implements in genuine.
Bank Of LoujSmAe--3's. letter A, paw ].
c. Talbot Engraving a close imitation
IF the genuine.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-11-15

British Contributions to Science, Art, ana
Useful KnoUledge.-We gather from the
proceedings Of the late session Of the Brit
ish Parliament, that it appropriated for ad
ditonaI rooms for the British Museum, fifty
thousand pounds; for purchasing GER
tain collections for that institution, six
thousand two hundred and seventeen
pounds; for the National Cutlery, one thou
sand five hundred pounds; for the geologic.
al Survey Of Great Britain and Ireland
eight thousann eight hundred and fifty
pounds for magnetic observations, five
thousand eight hundred and thirty nine
pounds; for the monuments to Lords DE-
Sumarez, Exmou,h and Sir Sidney Smith
one thousand five hundred pounds; for
communicating with India, via the RED
Sea, fifty thousand pounds; for ditto be
tween India and China, ninety-nine thou
sand pounds, for the school of Design, four
thousand five hundred and eleven pounds
for the Scottish University, seven thousand
three hundred and eighty pounds; for Bel
fast Belfast Academy, two thousand one
hundred pounds; for public education in
Great Britain, seventy.fve thousand pounds
all for l845-total, three hundred and
eighty seven thousand three hundred and
seventeen pounds.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-11-15
From the Platte Argus.
g SHALL THEY COZ


"Recent movements, indicate that the
great body of the Mormons, contemplate
moving TO Oregon next spring. 1t remains
for the people of Missouri, Illinois, and 10
wa, TO decide whether the evils OF Mormon
ism shall be inflicted upon our friends and
countrymen in Oregon. For our own par,
we have no hesitation to declare our settled
conviction, that every sentiment Of justice
and humanity, should forbid the further pro.
gress westward OF this vilest form OF con.
centrated power, aud we are greatly de.
ceived if our fellow citizens, with one ac-
cord, do not agree with US. Even in lii
nois, where the excuses and outrages OF
MormoniSm could be partially restrained
by the vigilance and strength Of an oppos.
ing populotion, the danger of permitting the
continued existence OF such a combination
to the political as well as socul welfare OF
the great mass, has become so apparent TO
all, as to render the departure OF the Nor.
mons necessary, and inevitable.
L" II we reflect for moment, upon the ef.
feet OF introducing at this crisis, the thou.
sands who compose the latter dag saints
W. thieves and murderers 90 into the
Oregon territory, we are not friends to Or
egoh, mucn Tess tie progress OF true loerty,
did we not forbid the march. Who. Is SO
blind as not TO see that the first effect OF
adding the Mormons to the present popula.
ton OF Oregon, will be to place the balance
OF power in their hands, and that this will
surely be thrown to that party which will
make the best bargain with the Mormon
leaders. 1t is easy to guess whether the
interests oil the United States or those O.
Great Britain would suffer by such state
of things.
"Apart from political considerations, we
are bound to do all in our power to aver'
this fell curse from our friends in Oregon,
and we are recreant TO every sense OF duty
I, with full knowledge Of the intention OF
the Mormons to go to that country, we
ook quietly on. with the power Of proven
ton within u.s."
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-11-15
THE CONVENTION.

The Convention 10 amend our State
Constitution meets on Monday. Several
delegates from above have passed through
during the week, on their way to Jeffer-
son. The Convention ought to despatch
its business in two or three weeks, but
whether this will be done OF not, is very
doubtful. If the members meet and pro-
coed directly TO make such alterations in
the Constitution as are absolutely neces-
sary, such as have been called for by the
public voice, the business can be despatched
in a very short time. But it, as we fear
will be the case, changes will be offered and
urged, not called for by public opinion,
and only calculated to clog the whole, there
is no telling how long it may continue in
session. We hope the true friends of re-
form will not suffer themselves TO be led
as,ray, but stand firmly by the measures
for which the Convention has been called
The members of the Convention should
employ faithful and competent Reporters
TO take down IFS proceedings, not only for
future reference, but so that the people, from
reading, may be prepared 10 vote under
standingly for or against the new Consti-
tuition, when it is submitted to them next
August.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-11-15

AN EARTnoUAKE.-On Sunday evening,
the 26th ult., rumbling noise as of
heavy carriage, lasting about half min
ute, was heard at nearly the same time
(about quarter past six o'clock) over a
large district Of country including this city,
the west end of Long Island, and West
chester county, and perhaps farther.
A gentleman from Norwich, Conn.,, says
the shock was quite severe in that village,
the noise was like the rolling of cannon
ball over a chamber floor. The whole
earth seemed to shake so violently that
gentleman standing near his house was
nearly thrown off his feet Whole families
ran into the street in CONSERVATION. The
people in the Church (for evening service)
supposed the bell had fallen from the stee-
pie. The steamboat lying at the wharf
was moved, and the motion sensiby felt by
the hands on board"
AT the hour mentioned, Quarter past Sky
one of the editors of this paper was at
quiet residence in the outskirts of New
Haven, but no unusual noise or motion was
perceived by himself, or other members of
the family. The editor of the Evening
Post was at a place called Roslyn, Long
Island, and thus describes the phenomenon:
THE building began suddenly TO shake
with great violence, SO that the windows
ratified and the rafters cracked. Our first
impression was that somebody was endeav-
oring TO move a heavy stove on the floor
below; then it was suggested by one OF our
companions that violent wind had sprung
up; but as the shaking Of the house was
soon followed by deep hollow sound like
the rolling of thunder under the earth, it
became evident that the phenomena were
the effects of an earthquake. The trem-
bling and sound .must have lasted about
two minutes. The movement of the sound
was q very deliberate one, and seemed 10
US to be in direction from south to north,
or perhaps a little to the east of north.
We afterwards learned that the shock had
been felt in all parts of the village, and the
persons who spoke Of the noise, compared
it to the rushing of heavy chariots along
hard stony street. Some of those who
were out of doors pretended to say that
the shock was accompanied by brief
electrical exctaton of the air, but of these
appearances we could get no confirmation
from others.
Coming along the line Of the railroad
this morning, we ascertalned that the
shock was neutrality-suspicious. in several
of the towns on Long Island. AT Oyster
Bay friend. informed US the agitation was
so perceptible that the people in his house
ran out into the yard, under an apprehen-
sion that the building was falling down.
and the women and servants uttered
shricks of alarm. At Glencove, Hampstead
Branch HcmDstead Jamaica &c eim;lar
impressions were produced.
In Brooklyn the noise was also heard,
though most persons supposed it to be the
rafting of carts or sheavy laden wagons
passing through the Streets"
Judging from these accounts, this must
have been the most violent earthquake felt
in this vicinity for great number of wears.
We fear we shall hear disastrous intelli-
gence from the West Indies or South
America, or both.-N Y Jour. Com.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-11-15

OrrIcrAL-Appointment By The President
VIM. Monroe, Register Of the Land Office for
the district Of lands subject to sale at Clinton,
Mo-, vice VIM. Patterson, deceased.
Mr.. Monroe is Auditor of Public Ac-
counts. If he accepts the appointment Of
Register, it will leave an opening for some
body else. The Reporter denounces the
appointment, because Gen. Monroe was a
Benton anti-Texas man, during the last
canvass. The old EIunkers have got
Polk, certain. We pity the enthusiastic
Young Hickory-ites, who shouted "Annex-
alton" so Justify: they have not even re.
ceived enough pap" to cure the hoarseness
occasioned by singing Polk and Annexa.
ton Melodies.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-11-15

EFFECT OF THE NEws.-The Baltimore
correspondent of the Louisville Journal,
under date of the Both says:
THE News by the Great Western has
caused a considerable advance in the New
York -four market, though not TO so great
an extent as it was first thought il would.
As the Baltimore market is governed al
most entirely in its prices by New York,
the full effect of the news will not be
known here until the close of to-day. The
Boston steamer, however, is eleven days
out to-day, so that news eight days later
than tina, by the Great Western may be
looked for in few days. The probability
is, therefore, that the market will remain
unsettled until further advices, unless or
ders have been received from England for
large purchases"
The New York Courier and Enquirer
of the Goth. says: "The continued unfavor.
able weather in England, by revving in
part the apprehensions respecting the get
ting in and yield of the harvest, had caused
a slight increase in the price Of grain,
which has been felt here by a small ad-
vance asked on -four. Some five hundred
barrels were put yesterday at IS 90; So rs
was asked, at which sales were effected"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-11-15

1t is announced in the Richmond Wing,
that "The Southern and Western Monthly
Magazine and Review" edited by w. Gil.
more Slmms, will in future be united with
1.-The Southern Literary Messenger" edi-
ted by B. b. MINOR. The two works
blended in one will be issued simultaneously
in Richmond and Charleston from the lst
of January; retaining the present features
of the Messenger, but improving them as
far as increased patronage will render il
practicable.