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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-07
THE WEST IN MOTION.

The Wheeling Argus publishes spirited lei
Ter from Morganlown. On the 25ih June, The
10th Regiment under Col. Evans, assembled IN
order 10 enroll volunteers for the Mexican war,
and organize them into companies. The Regi-
ment was addressed with great power and effect
by w. T. Wiley, Esq. When The call was
made Tor volunteers svery man of the "!Honengd-
LA Blues," every man of Capt Eidson's Mounted
Men. and all but ONE of the "Hirgtnia Inriatibfes
volunteered The whole number OF volunteers
was aO7 the Two Light Infantry companies
we're more than filled, small deficit remaining
in the mounted company.
The three volunteer companies were IN iull
uniform, and presented handsome appearance.
On The return otthc Regiment 10 town, Mr.. WI
lev again addressed The assembled multitude. tie
made beautiful allusion 10 the flag Of the Gin
yincibles"-an old tallered silk full Of holes, that
,rared orcr Washington at the battle Of he Con-
pe7s. "You can't know our pride IN this old ie-
volutionary banner; we would fight through
walls of fire 10 maintain its honor; and whilst the
peopIe listened 10 The appeal in behalf oil The nag
ing muscles The nerve Of our mountain men.
The writer states, that ON the lllh July the re-
siment on the West side Che ll0th) will meet
10 receive volunteers-and no doubt there VIII pf
raised al least two more companies, and enough
mounted men To fill up the ranks Of Capt lid
sons company. In that event, Monongal'a VIII
have five companies (3s5 men) ready Tor the
most energetic service al days notice. IL II
were necessary, 1000 more could be raised in Inc
county.
Preston county has formed one company Of
II men, and the other counties are al work.
The writer winds up with graphic sketch OF
the delights OF his section OF country IN The SUM
mer season. II lis enough to make resident oil
lowland city pant for the cool air OF the Ale
ghany
awe have nothing new here Good grain
crops-tinc weather-good health-penty 10 cal
in The way of venison and trout only thirty miles
distant. and few miles further, on The summit
of the Alleghanies, a beautiful Summer resi-
dence, where the two British ministers expect %
Summer-Pakenham and Seaton OF the lnlelli-
gencer'-lhe latter having purchased the proper
ty. II you are anxious 10 gel any more peel %
YOUR bones. come 10 Dave Freelands, near me
MARYLAND line, in Preston couRty-pull out 200
trout per day-waik two miles every evening 70
A deer-lick-walk home aAer dark-walk back
again BY daylight in the morning-keep your eye
and rifle cooked for TWO honrs-kill deer, n you
can. Do this daily for month al an expense OF
only 81 per week-lny word forityou VIII oe oe.-
ter satisfied than j. you were at the White sui
phur Yours"
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To III Editors ii Dc Eu1any:

ALEXANDRA, July HI, 1916.
Amidst all The joyful evidences That This /,
Independence Day." propose, for lew ~
menls, TO commune with you, in relation 10
the most important event, save one that ever
iranspired, affecting The liberty and prosperity 4
Inc citizens oil the old Belle Haven Of Nus-
MIA. You, o. course, understand me as ieieiuue
10 the subject OF rcIroccss'on, as Ia which youi-
selves, III common with the good people .! ts
Old Dominion, have manifested lsni an ~
lcrest. The bill passed The Senate on 1huisd@y
last Is tie decisive vote Of 81 &c H. aud on.y
awaits lhs Signature Of The PIe.idcn; ~ b.cous 4
law. The debate upon ii II lie Senate coln.
uci two days and was market ~ unusual atli-
". |, was participated in hy Nessrs PcnEy.
hacker, Archer, Calhoun, Il. Johnson Wc,ic9',
flanagan and Alien, in favor. and BIZ ,ir,>f>.
Haywood and Miller in opposition. Ihs a.
tempted difficulties about the constnutionaHiy z!
the measure, were doubt not, sci AT rest :oisT''
Indeed, il seemed always strange 10 he, ant ,HH
more 50 after hearing lie debate in ths Seaeei
tina. any intelligent man should ever have cLti'
tanned doubt as 10 The constitutional poSet =.
Congress 10 retrocede any portion oil ms "
lrict. The arguments OF Me.sfs Penny he.
t. Johnson and Calhoun, On This pciEt, we're in.
answerable. and regret that their speechcs aafe
no, been published al length as the meagie reports
thus far furnished, have not done Jusice 70 lie
gentlemen named. Tie eLpedcnog 81 The m,a-
sure was mes, eloquen;iy enforced by Mr.. Archer
and The other Senators before named. The te-
bate on This subject in both Houses Of Congress
has proven, what Of late il seems somewha. y
have become fashion, in some portions Y iAe
Union, TO deny-thali the race OF the great men q
Virginia has not passed away, and that She SUI
breeds upon her soil sons able and ever ieaay Y
defend her interests and honor.
The news Of the passage Of tie bill By ~ -
nate, was received here with every concel'a
demonstration Of JOY and satisfaction IheiE-
Ing OF cannon, the repeated shouts oil the psops'
the waving banners from our shipping All iuo-
lie buildings, and al night the bonires ifon ''e
adjacent hills, bore evidence, tina, though ieI q.
most half century our people have .ntliesa
worse than Eastern slavery, they ale still are L
the blessings Of freedom and show that me AZ
g!o-Saxon blood still flows in their veins
In a lew short months, Messrs Ldfais' "
hope 10 be restored 10 our rghful mother, ~, -,
whom in an evil hour we were separated. "
are willing, for veal or Voc, 10 abide her as'''''
and 10 live and die in the land OF our lalhe's'
With many thanks for your kindly aid ant so.-
wishes, subscribe myself the old Northern gun
darv POTOMAC.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-07
unanimous in favor Of the bill New Hampshire

unanimous in favor Of the bill: New HamPsnaas'
South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, fiorloa'
Texas, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan anu hlsa shs
sas absent on the final vote) majority Ul me me
votes Of the following States were Tor me o,l l he
above Ten States, end, in addition, Name, l.ne
star Of The East, unanimous save one) virginia
North Carolina, Georgia Louisiana, (nna,n.'
nous save one, unseduced by sugar ana molas,
ses Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee-in all, e,sn'eein
STATES for the bill; New York equally divided;
Six States were unanimous against the BILL ana
a majority in three more against iI-in all nine
States. .,;,I;ons of
The bill will produce twenty-eighs millions VI
net revenue. c,he Ill,
Where SO many made able speeches Tor Inc DlIl'
il would be invidious 10 distinguish; but we can a.
no, forbcar 10 mention the able argument OF inc
chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means
MIR. Mckay. He has borne the brunt OF Inc Ia.
Dor OF The day. He has worked for me gIea'
cause by day and BY night and TO him let all hon.
or be paid, as it is due.
On Monday next, we understand ma, .ne s.a,
dualion bill will come up when we nope ina. go
measure will pass by acclamation. IL is llaP
tant. with the view Of increasing the revenue oy
bringing into market lands that will mol sell a. inc
present and still more important 10 prevent the DE-
pression OF The wages of labor BY Offering homes
10 The laborns poor al low prices.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-07
cnRnNER,s INaIEST.

An inquest was held on Saturday The In oil
July, before Coroner Wicker, upon The body oil
Archibald Taylor, at his residence over The hat
store of Peter De Forrest, just below the Old Mar
ke,. The verdict OF the Jury was, that On said
day while in stale Of intoIicalion, The deceased
killed himself by drinking large quantity OF lau-
Damn. The deceased was married man, hay-
ing several children. He was machlnlst, and
had been very Incorporate for several weeks be-
fore his DEATH and during this time, expressed
desire ".hat he were dead" and began, while la.
boring under the influence Of ardent spirits, ic
take laudanum and 10 chew opium. Alter he had
swallowed The laudanum on The 4th instant,
physician was called 10, who tried every mean.
to restore him, such as bleeding, using the sto'
mach pump, &C., but all in vain. lie did mol
speak after he had lain down, and ne gave nc
reason for The awful deed. In his pocket were
found two vial., both empty, with the Apotheca,
rvs label, "iaudanum."
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-07

!, has been since the member from ono l"o;;
cd aeainst these specific duties, as wei as n,n
mums7 How long has II been since ne 'hrse
h;s x;ews3 Has il moi been within The last Ihfee
rseI,s Within that time, did he mol apply 70 o
he President of the United States for an ONCE
Was he no, so anxious himselfto obtain snare y.
The spoils. that he desired 10 become paw
in the army, Zone OF the three naynids't,s: s.
the late law had authorized 10 be apPoin'eu - Cd
And was he not expressly ana ram? , ,"o onnld
ina, hr coud no, have il-ihat The PIesideh' eoula
ma, ,b;nk of comforting such offices upon mem
her II Congress- Was he not dislnctiys III.
formed that The Executive could not CONFER az
I'm, ,ha HIGHEST offices upon them, where tne ieiu
If selection should be kept as wide as posspe ~
The sake III The overriding benefits which u wou'u
produce-such as a member oil the caoihe,,
Judge of the Supreme Court, loreisn ilinIs.e e;s
or general 10 command our armies III d eas ne
ofwar. The Constitution itself forDias any
major or Representative, during The time lot WHICH
ha ,nas elsc,e( being 'iappoined TO any civil OIL
fire under the authority Of the UnIIed STATES,
which sha II have been created, &c, duiins SUN
lime" The office of paymaster oi ' h a,,
comes under the spirit Of the RUE; oeca"ae,
though he may belong 10 The army, ye, .e . sa v
bound 10 90 into The field, or parlahe oi 'n' 'e"''
of arms. .,ol ,,a,,Ie of
And now let rs ask what the good people Oh
Ohio would think Of their representative ""o'
instead Of dischargins the honorable commission
with which they have nruscd him, had gone 10
solici, an office for himself? Is this the Tree
and independeni" representative who would GO 10
l;cl; The hand that holds the office in It's palms
and because he cannot obtain The spoiis, Try 10
strike al The administration which thinks II us
duty 10 refuse him2 And is il for this that inc
great anti-tariff interests OF The West and me
Strong Democratic principles, are to be sacr'h-
ced1
We but pay the members Of Congress The com
pliment they deserve when it is stated mat lew,
very few, look Tor any office; and they bear ineir
disappoinlmeni, as Judge Wick said to-day, with
out suffering their feelings 10 be in The slightest
degree affected, or their course swerVeu al al "
their disappointment ~.
Ii il were not Tor that great issue which IS al
s,ake-upon one Of the greatest questions OF lhe
age-one, we repeat, which is not only "one OF inc
greatest leading measures" OF the administrator
bur measure in which The whole country IS con-
ccrned-we might seal our lips and pass over lhls
case in pity and in silence. But when the men,
Der from Ohio comes forward 1--WE hope in hasty
moment, and under temporary impulse oil pas
sion TO assail the administration about Inc uislIi
button of Offices and 10 arrest The success oil me
most important measure ofthe session, and under
takes 10 speak ''the unanimous sentiments OF me
entire Ohio delegation" we must be excused LOT
expressing our doubts of The justice oil his course'
or the propriely of his complaints.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-07
The Union of Friday night, pays the following

The Union OF Friday night, pays the following
compliment 10 Mr.. Cobb Of Georgia and Mr..
Mckay OF n. c. They, doubtless, deserve ii all.
Speaking OF the Tariff bill, The Union says:
at was relieved from lis thraldom in Commit
tee Of The Whole on The state OF The Union, this
day al half-past II o'clock; The long space Of
seven hours having been occupied exclusively
in voting on amendments During tne debate,
the committee have had The services OF gentle
man as chairman, (Mr Cobb, oil Georgia. who,
uniting competent knowledge Of The rules OF
order with the hrmness requisite 10 enforce them,
has exercised the almost omnipoent authority
with which he was invested in manner that has
elected the good will of every unpreJudiced OBJ
server. On no occasion within our recollection
has the floor been awarded with more liberal
and comprehensive imPaTlialiiy. II is not t"o
much 10 say that this gentleman has deserved
well OF the House and Of his constituents Tor The
fidelity and fairness with which he has discharged
the responsible trust reposed in him.
"We have also to congratulate The Chairman
Of The Committee Of Ways and Means, General
Mckay, OF n. g., on the successful termination
this day Of the most laborous portion OF his one
rous duties The vote BY which the bill was IL
naly passed may be some compensation 10 him,
not only Tor the labor j, has cost, but for the
doubts and suspicious which have sometimes
unuslly as we have always believed, been thrown
upon him in relation 10 The time at which the bill
should be taken up. Possessing perfect know
ledge OF the chances which attend on legislation,
and deeply versed in the caprices of that more
subtle hing-the temper Of The House-we have
mol doubted that he was more competent than any
other man to Judge OF the order in which he would
call up his business and that whatever course he
thought best 10 adopt in that respect would Turn
Out finally 10 be the safest and best. The result
has justified The calculation"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-07

The steamer Augusta brought down yesterday
afternoon, from Walthal's Landing, those Two
beautiful Companies, the Richmond Greys, Capt
Scott, aud the Fredericksburg Guards, Capt
Jackson, who were expected to join in The cele-
braticn this day. As The steamer neared The
wharf, salute was fired by detachment of The
Light Artillery Blues, and on their landing they
we're received by deputation from each Of the
Volunteer corps Of the city, who had turned out
to meet them. After giving them hearty well
come, and soldiers hug, they were marched up
through Main street 10 their quarters.
Norfolk Herald, July 4.
The Richmond Greys and the Fredericksburg
Guards returned 10 this city on Sunday night
last in the steamer Augusta 10 Port Walthall.
They were delighted with their trip, and the cor
dial aud hearty welcome they received from their
brother volunteers of Norfolk. The Guards,
Captain Jackson, left yesterday morning in the
cars for Fredericksburg.
We hear that there were upwards of 400 pas
sengers on the Augusta. A gentleman informs
us that on Sunday morning he left about 300
visiters al Old Pont-a gay and happy company
"a great many from Richmond, and we hear
OF many more yet 10 60.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-07
1oHN RANDOIpH,s SLAVES.

The manumiued negroes belonging 10 ihs :. :.
tate OF the late John Randolph, 10 The nuinos., ..
we learned, OF 393-passed down The rlver ~ 80.
day last on the steamer lucaian. The" ~
naiion is Mercer county Ohio-~ here We re-
lands have been purchased for their sei'lene..
They are Of all ages, from he hoary heaosS =
uiarchs OF century To the infant al me otsa
We gather from the Cincinnati and Le1 ..bs,r
papers lhallbe people in The ncighbofhooo g II.
intended settlement, are already manlIes'A5 -,
satisfaction and even threaten resistance y III.
new corners. II is not unlikely they may 49,.
ven out as the Mormons have been from ~.
souri, and Illinois. They have taken ne w.. 49,
direction. They should have been sem 70 ~; ~
(Kararia VA RsPat!e1"'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-07

The Charlestown Spirit OF Jefferson says that
CAPT. Stevens T. Mason has very nearly enlisted
hi, quota of recruits for his new Regiment OF
Mounted Rifemen. They are destined 10 pro-
,ect emigrants to Oregon and render such assis-
lance to the emigrant and such service TO the Go
vernmenl, as may be in heirpower.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-07

FRESHET.-The water in the Appomauox
River and the adjacent streams is higher than il
has been for some lime. On Swift Creek, Bran.
der's Bridge and the Bridge over the Turnpike
have been swept away. good deal of wheat
has been swept away of the low grounds OF the
Appomattox The tidings from the upper James
River, we fear, will be melancholy.
Petersburg Intellige'leer.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-07
A GOOD JOKE!

The Baltimore Patriot announced that MI
Toombs [Whig] OF Georgia had made speech
in Congress in opposition TO the Tarifi oil 1872
and the protective system generally and IN favor
OF the bill just passed. Many OF the Wings Of
$50 ~ ...s.. laps, al" 'aiu iooihos
was right" There, however, turns out 10 be
mistake in the Patriot. Twas Mr.. Towns OF Ga.
and mol Mr.. Toombs who opposed the Tariff Of
1912. Indeed, the latter gentleman warmly sup.
ported that Tariff. The Augusta Constitutions
ais, supposes that ''thosc Wings will throw up
their hats again, and still hurrah for 1oo"ids."-
We have no doubt, that there are vast number
of Wings in the South, who would have been
pleased in their hearts 10 see their Wing repre-
senta,ives vote against the enormies of the Tariff
Of 1912. But "party" has swept them on-and
in their devotion 10 the great father OF the mis-
called american System" they forget their old
love for revenue principles.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-07

There was a heavy fall OF rain here Thursday
.f,ernoon accompanied by severe lightning.
sides blazine trees in the neighborhood COW was
killed al farm in the vicinity. Al the Old Poin,
Hotel, several persons were stunned but not seri-
ously injured BY fash of lightning which struck
the chimney Of the old sitting room.
(Nrfolk Herald.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-07

We cannot doubt that the Tariff bill will pass
the Senate. They cannot resist the moral force
If the decided action of the House. Our friends
are confident of success in the Senate. Indeed It
is said tina, MIR. Archer will vote for the BILL
We should not be much surprised-for ne mus
be convinced, that in doing 50, he would carry
out the we'll established opinions and wishes Of
U;ro;n;a
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-07

The Pennsylvania, one of The best journals
in Pennsylvania, looks upon the Warehousing
system as Calculated TO operate powerfully and
We believe favorably upon the interests OF the
country
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-07

DESTRUCTIVE FLOOD.--The heavy and
continued rains OF the last lew days, and especial
~ The rain of Tuesday, which was very heavy,
have caused all Of The creeks in this neighbour
hood TO become very much swollen, and The ada
cent country TO become completely overfown and
flooded. The Tuscarora Creek, which passes i'm
medialcly by our town, has experienced the
greatest effects OF the rains and was higher than
il has ever before been known TO be- We learn
that Saw Mill, belonging TO Mr.. Aaron Hb-
berd, near this town, has been carried away-ihe
bridge at the head OF Mr.. Burharl's mll-dam has
been destroyed, and the fencing along the whole
course OF the creek has been literally swept off,
We rode along the creek yesterday morning, as
far as the Opeqnon, and are sorry 10 say thai
great damage has been done TO the crops Of wheat,
oats, corn, hay, &c.-much oil the wheat was al
ready cut and shocked up, but is now down, and,
indeed, some OF ii swept entirely away. We
have not time or space for much detail this
week, bu, shall endeavor 10 gather farther particu-
lars of the damage by the time of our mex, issue
The Opequon is much swollen, but The water is
not as high as it was three years ago. We have
not learned the extent of the damage sustained
along The course Of this creek, but il doubtless
has been considerable.
[NartinsJ,ue Fa) Gazette.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-07

Ex-Presiden. Tyler and Lady have gone 10
spend the summer at the village Of East Hamr-
ION, seven miles from the port OF Sag Harbor-
II is pleasant village, in full view of The Ocean,
and contains many splendid mansions, OF wealthy
farmers aud retired merchanls.-[N. Y. Sun.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-07

NEWS FROM THE ARMY.-The u. S.
brig Lawrence arrived at Pensacola on Thurs
day 25,h June, seven days from Brazos ST. Jago,
having been employed blockading The Rio Grande
and Brazos, and cooperating with the Army, 1903
days.
The Democrat reports that the day the Law
renee left her station off the Brazos ST. Jago she
was boarded BY The Pilot, who stated that an cx-
press had reached Gen. Taylors camp at Maa-
moras, suing for peace.
The authenticity OF this information depends
upon the pilot, as The Lawrence did not commu-
nicae afterwards in consequence Of bad wealth
er. 1t was the wish Of The Lawrence 10 remain
day or two tor certain information on The sub
iect bu, the shortness of her supplies forbade it.
I IobiLe Repisker
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-07

Il will lie seen that report has reached Pensa-
cola, lha, an express has reached Gen. Taylol's
camp from The Mexican Government, sueInS Tor
peace.
We do not believe il. II is in direct conflict
with the message OF Paroles 10 The Mexican
Congress on the Isl June, which brea,hes ven
geance against the United States. After charg-
ing Arista with treachery for having abandoned
Matamoras, he says "as citizen and as SOL
dier, am prepared 10 make every sacrifice;
and The brave men Of The army, will defend with
me line holy rights OF the country" He then
calls upon them 10 :" use all exerlions in The de-
fence OF the country against its perfdious inva-
ders" This does not look much like "sueing for
peace" To secure an early peace, We should
not relax single effort. Our experience oil the
Mexican character should leach US his plain les
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-07

NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATURE
The Senate has passed, in concurrence with the
House, the bill providing for disriclins the Stale,
Tor the choice Of Members OF Congress.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-07

At The request OF the Martinsburg Gazette, we
state that, on Monday, the l7th August next, a
Convention will be held, al Staunton, of delegates
from all paris OF the Stale, sand most especially
from that part Of it which is said 10 be opposed
to Convention" Tor the purpose OF devislng
measures OF reform Of The present Constitution
OF The State. The Gazette makes warm and
eloquent appeal to The friends Of reform in Virgil
mia, to move before it is forever too late and 10
Sc delegates 10 the proposed Convention at
Staunton. We most cheeriuily give the notice,
and direct The attention Of our readers, East and
West, TO the contemplated meeting. We shall,
at an early date, give our own views upon the
movement, and notice the comments which The
Gazette has been pleased 10 make on our own
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-07
u S. DISTRICT COURT-Thc Mexic,

U. S. DISTRICT COURT.-Thc Mexican
schr. Juanl'a having been seized i by The y. 5.
reclaim the cargo shipped on board OF her, on
The ground OF his being a citizen oil the o. States
The Juanla was chartered by him for voyage
10 the Brazos ST. Jago, but was sent back by Gen.
Taylor under safe convoy. The marshal con-
tended that, being vessel belonging to The enc
my, he was justified in seizing her as prize Of
war by virtue OF The proclamation of the Presi-
dent. The case is no, ye; finished Counsel for
the marshal, Mr. Wilde-for Mr.. TER Messrs.
BENJAMIN and Mcou-TN. O. Del.a
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-07-07

sity Of Pennsylvania, on the Sd inst. the degree
Of Doctor of Medicine was conferred on lssac
Coles of Virginia and Geo. Washington Ruilin
If " Carol;n,