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State journal & flag., 1846-08-21

Patent Agate Buttons. THOMAS PRossER. Patentee, 6 Liberty st ret has these Porcelain Buttons for sale.
State journal & flag., 1846-08-21

Toy Manufacturer. J. SPENCER, No 10 Dover street, near Chat ham Square.
State journal & flag., 1846-08-21

National and Fancy Flags, Bunting
 &c. Mrs. SUSAN NEWELL, l66 William street, near Beckman.
State journal & flag., 1846-08-21
Websier's Elementary Dictionary,

Or SPELLER AND DEEINER. NONTAlNlNG a selection of l2,0OO of the O most useful words, in the English Lan. guage, with their definitions
 This book contains all the words that ele- mentary classes need be familiar with, and it's definitions are decidedly better than any of the common school dictiorary's, or any of the Eng lish Expositors and Defners, heretofore pub. lished; in a word it is one of the best books of the kind ever published.
 For sale by .....
 D. WOODRf1FF
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File, Hardware and Cutlery.

File, Hardware and Cutlery. ISAAC HILL, 16 PIa,t street, keeps constant ly on hand an extensive stock which he will sell at extremely low prices for Cash, or approved Paper. Saddlery, Harness, and Carriage Hard WM. J. RUoK, extensive Manufacturer and Importer for supply ing large dealers. 2o9 Pearl street. Tin Plated Lead Pipe-A New Arti-
 cle. THos OTIs LE Roy & Go. 26l and 263 Wa ter street, have for sale CIV and superior ar- ticle.
State journal & flag., 1846-08-21

Water Filterers, &c.
 Drink pure water. PEARcE's patent Fterers, for purifying wa> ter, at No. II Wall street.
State journal & flag., 1846-08-21

The only items of interest from Mexico are contained in the following paragraphs from the Mobile papers:
 ATTEMPT TO .ENTRAP COMMODORE CoN- NER.--A letter has been received In New York, from an officer attached to one of the vessels of the Gulf Squadron. which states that quite an attempt was made short time since, to entrap Commodore Conner, probably as an exchange for Gen. Vega. The particulars are thus given;
 "A Mexican gentleman went on boa I'd lhe flag ship with acceptable presents of fruit &c., and before leaving obtained pro. mise from lhe Commodore 10 dine on shore with him the next day at his residence. Commudore Gunner. all unsuspicious of 'reache',, was ready to eaev his ship, when he received an animation of the kind n,en lions of his would b host"
 The informant says he didn't go."
State journal & flag., 1846-08-21

Leaf and Manufactured Tobacco. DU BoIs & VArDERvooRT, 37 Water street, have constantly on hand Leaf, and also full sup plies of all grades of manufactured 1obacco, direct from the factories in Virginia. WELLE & MAYER, Snuff and Topacco Man ufact,rers. No. l5 Christie, and 2O6 Fulton street, offer to the public and the trade in gene- raI, the best articles at the lowest prices. Also, Segars of every description. Steel aud Copper Plates for Engra-
 verS.
 JOHN BRUCE, 24 and 26 Platt street. keeps 8 constant supply of al sizes at lower prices than can be found in the world.
 Lamp Manufacturers. DEIrz. BRoTHER & Co. Washington Stores, No. l39 William street.
 Cooking Ranges, &c. E BARRows, 243 Water street, Manufac. turer and patentee of Ranges, Hot Air Furna- ces and Heat Regulators of the most approved patterns. 4
 Toy Manufacturer. J. J.SPEXcER, No 10 Dover street, near Chat ham Square.
 Patent Agate Buttons. THOMAS PRossER. Patentee, Liberty st ret has these Porcelain Buttons for sale.
 Clo,, C,tfor,
State journal & flag., 1846-08-21

The subject to which the foregoing arti.
 cle refers. is one of no small interest to the people of Alabama. No commission was ever before entrusted, in this State. with such powers for good, or for evil; and in assuming the duties to their office. the commissioners were. as we have reason to know. fully awake of the magnitude of their responsibilities. . then, in the very outset, dep ariure from the intention of the Ieeis. laiure. is justly chargeable to these gen. , tlemen, the people may we'll ask, for req
 sons. good and sufficient. to justify the act. E That Gov.s Clay's appointment was in violation of the intention of the peoples
State journal & flag., 1846-08-21

Lamp Manufacturers. DEIrz, BaoTHER & Co. Washington Stores, No. l39 William street.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-27
ZINC WILLIAM COUNTY.

Alta meeting Of the Democratic party Of The
County Of King William, held at the Court
house on Cont day, the 23rd of February, 1886
Roger Gregory was called to the Chair, and l.
8. Liulepage, appointed Secretary.
The objects OF the meeting having been ex-
planned by William Hill-to lake some action
on the subject OF the Senatorial election now
pending in this District, and to consider the pro,
ccedines held in the Counties OF Gloucester and
King g. Qneen, on The same subject
Capt. William Hill submitted The following
resolutions, which were adopted
|. RESOLVED, That this meeting, without admit.
ting the necessity or pIopriety Of The Senatorial
Convention propose by The counies Aforesaid 10
be held al King & Queen Court House on me Sc
cond Monday in March next, will, out OF courle.
sy and comfy to said counties, send delegates 10
the said Convention.
9. Resolred, That the chairman OF ms meet
ing do appoint six delegates from each election
nrecinc, in this county 10 attend the convention
aforesaid.
3 Rsolred, That in The proceedings OF the
said Convention each county of the district should
be entitled TO a vote in proportion to lis Demo
cratic strength. ],
In accordance with the second resolution the
chair appointed the following gentlemen delegates
10 the convention: ;.
Can't Hor3-Cap,. VIM. Hill, Capt Hardin
Liulepaee, Capt. ]. b. Roane Capt. Samuel Ro
binson, ]. B. Edwards, and Lewis Liuepage.
Au,st.s-Major Thos. Dabney, B. B. Blake
VIM. Nj. Turner, Jas. Roane, DR.. F. Gregory
and George Edwards. a..
Nangoliek-Caner Wormley, John VIA
Richard E. Tompkins, G. B. Gaines, Thomas
Armstrong, aud E. w. SaterwbiIe.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-27
DEATHS.

Died, on Feb 2lsl, lS46, Mrs Susas II Rtf.
fIN, wife Of Edmund Ruiiin, OF MaTbourne, Han.
over.
Died, on The Sd inst, in Tazewell county, Nr'.
LOUISA, the beloved wife OF John &. HOPKINS
Esqr, in the 22nd year OF her age II rar,ly i-'
10 our LOT 10 record The death Of any one, who
so early an age, had obtained an equal degree .
excellence. She had been for a considerable tine
a consistent member Of the Methodist T. ChuIoi.
and for several months previous TO her death, bal
been much engaged on the subject OF religion.
Her bereaved husband and other afflicted reIa,s,
must derive much consolation from The fact, tia,
what is their loss is her unspeakable gain.
Died. a, his residence in tho county Of Chester
field. an The 9Th of December, Or. l.. A. LocKErr,
in the 55th year Of his age.
The suiierngs Of this good man were, Tor iHo
wears, mos, intense and threatening. II Is hopea'
however, that he had learned in time that aiiic'
tons, though they might for The present sem
grievous, yet, 10 those who were sanctlhei ~
them. they worked out tar more extended ana
eternal weight OF glory.
AS husband, father, master, and friend, %
was not surpassed by any, III all those unp!etela'
ing qualities that were SO peculiar TO amse'.'
He was kind by nature-io his family deYc'sI'
In return on their part, lei The sieep!ess, weaii.
some nights, the anxious solicilude, The heart
rending pangs produced by his paroxyms Of pan.
say for them what he was, as a husband and "a.
her. Nothing can tell 50 much as The carewonl
and wasted form Of her who is len to tread ihe
palb of life alope, with The double responsibility
Of family, who now look 10 her 49,,
Since the fall, il has been said OF man "'Iho1
shalt surely die" But, be it known, that lie atl
immortality have been brought 10 light through
III. gospel. Jesus died-ye who mourn. reineni
her and be We also ready. lis the voice OF God
10 you and 10 each one whose eyes fall upon these
lines, the language Of the grave is, iememoeF
NJ
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-27
FINE ARTS.

The citizens in and about Charlohesvilic, III
this State, are soon TO have the opportunity OIL
Witnessing that extraordinary conception OF Ar,
"Dea,h on The Pale Horse The design IS well
known 10 have originated with the celebrated
Benjamin West and The grand idea IS fully en-
bodied in the canvass now being exhibited through
the interior OF Virginia. The subject was copied
BIZ the deceased Dunlap-a man OF great talent
as copyst, even Of 90 daring subject as the
one of which we speak. We have studied The
DESIGN with wonder, and without being able fully
10 ialhom the mysteries Of that portion Of Holy
Writ which the scene is intended &c portray
The 9th chapter Of Revelation. Persons gene
rally have great curiosity 10 see such COM
men,ary Of the pencil addressed to The sense Of
L.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-27
FEBRUARY &c, 1916.

ia he Ed,tors of he Enquirer:
Gen,emen:-In your paper Of yesterday ap-
pears piece from King William signed "Gul-
elmus" who seems 10 think "lhe King William
delegate viii find il difficult matter 10 satisfy
many Of his constituents" have 10 say 10 "Gu.
lielmns" that am not afraid OF any vote of mine
not being approved, in accordance with drela'a-
iions and answers made previous TO my election.
| will further say 10 "Culielmus," that il ne will
give me his name, will make it my particular
business TO SATISFY Inn ask by what authori-
Il he dared misslale NE through the papers ap-
neared before nv constituents at Court on Mon.
Iav las, where met with this same "Gulielmus
wby did he not make these charges then 2
Respectfully, TllOS. ROBINSON.
Feb Doth 1876
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-27
For THE ENQUIRER.
T OR TIT TsNWVTNEH'
To he Yosers ojNe Senatorial District, composed

To he Voters oiNe Senatorial District composed
ofMs counties Of King William SC.
The names OF several distinguished Democrats
have been presented yon Through The Enquirer
as suitable persons represenIy you in the Senate Of
Virginia. That the respective claims OF all may
be considered, il is deemed prudent 10 hold Con-
venlion, al King and Queen Count House, on The
second Monday in March, and il is desirable that
all The counties be fully represented in that Con-
venton
AS it is generally conceded that Gloucester is
entitled to the representative, ! would call the at
lenlion OF the District 10 gentleman OF that
county, whose firm Republican principles, ster-
ling integrity and distinguished ability, render
him peculiarly fit 10 represent great party. l
alude 10 MIR John 7. Seawell, OF whom II
is no, a,o,o my purpose to say more, than simply
10 nesent his name 10 the District. ! have mol
consulted Mr.. Seawell on The subject nor 10 !
know that il would be agreeable 10 him 10 repre-
sert us; still, believe if selected by The Conven-
lion, as the candidate Of the Democratic party, he
would not refuse the honor; while his name would
strengthen very much the county candidate
in this county and Mathews Should MIR. S. re-
ceiye the nomination, it would be highly graliiy-
ing TO his numerous friends through the District
and particularly SO TO those OF
MIDDLESEX.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-27
MIDDLESEX.
r., ,Lc E,J;io,s Of me En0ai,ey

Messrs. Editors perceived in your paper
some time since, cali for meeting Of The De-
mocra,c party in Chesterfield al March Court,
Tor tie purpose OF nominating fl and suitable
candidate for the next House OF Delegates. de-
sire, therefore, in accordance with the wishes of
several friends respectfully 10 bring TO The NO.
lice oflhe voters IN The good old Democratic county
q. Chesterfield, The name Of our present delegate
Col. VIM. p. Wintree Col. Winlree has now
been tried for two years, and has proved him
self a sterling Democrat and faithful and al
ten,ive representative. A sense OF duty, there
fore, 10 ourselves, and sense OF justice 10 Col.
w, alike require that We should re-nomnae
and re elect him--and such, ], in common with
many others, earnestly hope will be The pleasure
and action Of The Democratic party
A FRIEND TO JUSTICE
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-27

From The Mr. Orleans JebeTs0nian, Fc6. l5
The Galveston came in last evening" at half
pas, eleven O'clock in "a hours from city 10 city
The Corpus Christi Gazette has papers from
The CITY OF Mexico 10 the 2lst ult., and from Rio
Grande 10 the 9TH instant.
The Hon. John S!del' LEFT The city Of Mexico
for The United States on the 9Th ull. He was
furnished with an escort, bnta passport vas denied
him; he not being recognized special Minister
from the United States.
On The l4lh ult., all the unattached officers Of
the Mexican army were ordered 10 repair imme-
daely 10 The Rio Grande, 10 join the troops.
The Galveston News says
al is now more than a month, we believe,
since Or. Jones received, officially, the Act Of
Congress extending the United States Revenue
Laws over this country. The Collector IN Ter The
Texas Tariff has sent 10 inform him that Cover
nor Runnels is now acting as The duly commits
stoned Collector under the United States. But
DR.. Jones makes no response"
The Civilian says:
1--WE are informed b. the Collector MAJOR
Cooke, that he has received no Instructions 10
cease he collection Of duties under our Tariff, con-
seqnently vcsselsarriving in our por as well from
the United States as from other ports, will Re re-
quired 10 enter al our Custom.house as usual, un-
Ill the action of our Legislature, now about 10
convene"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-27
Enr he Enlnirer.

The Democratic voters OF King s Queen
are requested to meet generally at March Court,
10 select a suitable person 10 be voted i"r al tne
next election as The Democratic Candidate, 10 re-
present The County in the next Legislature
There are breakers ahead; turn ont and save the
shin MANY VOTERS.
L,eh onih 1876
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-27

Isaac L. Preston, Esq, has resigned The olilce
OF Attorney General of Louisiana, and Gov.
Johnson has appointed WIN. A. Elmore, Esq, 10
succeed him. Mr.. Z. is "A native OF South Caro-
lima brolher-in-law Of Dixon "A. Lewis; hista-
Tents and high character render his appointment a
most appropriate and popular selection.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-27

On motion Of Isaac B. Edward, The Chai,n,,
and Secretary Of the meeting are added ID Il.
above delegation. "'
On motion, The Richmond Enquirer is reou,,
ed publish the above proceedings. '''
The meeting then adjourned
ROGER GREGORY, Chairman
t. B. LITTLgPAGg, Secretary.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-27

AwfM Steamboat Explosion Forty Lires Lest.
We learn that the steamer Congress which left
this city few days since bound up, came in con-
tact near Princeton, Miss. with the steamer SaIa-
din a new boat on her first trip down. The Sala-
did slrnck The Congress the side, cutting through
10 The boilers, and penetrating Them. The cxplo-
sion was tremendous, blowing of the entire cabin,
aud destroying about forty lives. The conclusion
between the two boats took place in The night.
We have been able 10 gather no details, further
than is stated above, of this awful catastrophe.
~ Q. LefersoMlda, February -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-27
Fin. The Enquirer.

TO THE REPUBLICANS OF PRINCE
EDWARD.
You will soon nominate Candidate 10 repre-
sent the County in the next Assembly, and re-
snee,iully suggest 10 you the name OF Capt. Lu-
her G. Ied,iess. He is an excellent man. and
would worlhy represent Prince Edward. AS
he is known 10 you all, il is needless TO say
more A VOTER.
Eehruarv 00Ib
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-27

LAND ADJACENT To RICHMOND FOR
SALE.
r STILL wish TO sell my farm, situated within
/ mile and half this city; also, will Tim
bered lot OF 80 acres, less than half mile distant
from the same The farm contains about one
hundred and ten acres OF highly improved and pro-
duciive land, admirably adapted TO marke: gar
den, or dairy farm. a. ROBINSON, JR.
Jan. 2-clUi&d4t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-27

The Courier & Enquirer says that The fire in
New York, on Saturday morning, on The corner
ofBowery and Pell street, destroyed a building
which has connected with it many extraordinary,
il not romantic incidents. Among them, we may
mention, it was in this cottage Inflated Charlotte
Temple brealhcd her last. She was turned out Of
doors from the old WALTON House in Pearl street,
and took refuge in this cottage, which was al that
lime "out cfiown," and there her suferings were
terminated BY death-For many years this bull
ding has been kept up by props.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-27
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Friday Morning, February "a, 1916.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

The House yesterday had true ous'nesS''a''
A vas, number of reports Of committees were
agreed 10. The bill concerning 'ne 'aA."s -, :.
oysters from the county OF Lancaster was sa'-
tanned BY Mr.. Gresham opposed by Messrs. BOW
den. Shepard and Jones, and postponed ihue''-
n,cly on motion Of Mr.. Bowden. Inc S0.s wa
afterwards reconsidered, on motion OF Mr. Lacy
The unanimous report of the Committee OF
Courts agains, the petition of the Protestant Ep's'
copal Church. for authority 10 religious congre'
cations TO hold property, was on motion Of Mr
LYONS. laid on the table. Particulars hereafter
The benches in the House yesterday were
much lhinned. A gentleman OF HE body gave
US his opinion, that The General Assembly would
perhaps adjourn by Wednesday next.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-27

CASTOR OIL CANDY-For sale by
u Feb.l6 Ell. PlCOT.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-27
E,om he Mr. orleans JeGsrsoniau, Ft6. IS.

mir. Wtcher said he had made HE motion 10 lay on
the table, upon the promise given 10 Sir. Taylor 10 re-
new said motion.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-27

We should have stated before, that the Volnn-
leer Companies OF Richmond City, and Chester
field and Henrico counties, and The Pubic
Guard made very handsome display on Mon
day, the Odd inst. They were reviewed b. Gov.
Smith, accompanied by his Aids, MIR. Goodwin OF
Isle Of Wight and Mr.. Edsinglon OF Ohio county,
and Adluanl Gen. Richardson. We are glad 10
see, thai Gov Smith has published general or
der, speaking in terms no less aPprobatory man
just, of The martial bearing and skill OF me 70
lunteer Companies and the Public Guard
The citizen soldiery, and many of our townsmen,
enjoyed the cordial hospitality OF the Governor
al the Executive Mansion
Al night, some thousands Of persons were very
much eralilied al the beautiful and brilliant e1-
hbtion OF fireworks on Candles Hill, under The
skillul direction OF Capt. Dimmock.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-27

We ask attention to the interesting debate IN
the Virginia Senate last Saturday, upon Tue ore
CON resolutions which were offered on The Tues
day previous, but made The ordcr OF the day Tor
Saturday. We have attempted 10 give as luii
and correc, a sketch as possible, and il nus up
most OF our space this morning. We are anxious
that The people Of Virginia should UNDERSTAND
the true motives which operated upon The Sc
nale's action on this important subject.
Ii will be seen that both Wing and Democratic
Senators said confidently, that MIR. Pennybackef
would sustain The "nolice," and that Mr.. Archer
would be influenced in his vote by no expression
Of opinion on The par, Of the General Assembly.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-27

MIR Stanard. twhig,I subsequently offered resoiu.
tion deriarng that the Oregon question was nj and
lair subject he kept open FOR future negotiation;
thereby condemninc The views and Recommendations
Of The President and The action Of the House Of Repre-
sen,atves ihereupon. and playing directly inic the
views OF the British Fur Company.
Mobile register and journal., 1846-12-10

THE PARTIES TO THE VAN NESS CAsE.-A letter from Washington o he New York Commer- ca gves the following succnct history Of the case
 John r. Van Ness came 10 Washington in the year l6Ol as memher of Congress from the State of N . York. He was al that time dashiDg and eIesan; young man. some live or six and twenty years of age. In the year l6Os he married lhe daughter of old Da- vid Burns. who WAS large landed proprietor when what IS now clts wHs divided between cornfelds and swamps Miss RDrns an only child a very beautiful and interesting woman. and aer the death o her father became possessed of all this property Under the careful and thrifty management of Gen. Van Ness this property m little less than half cen- ury, amounted in value 10 half million of dol lars. Gen Van Ness had by this marriage only one daughter. lovely and accomplished girl, who died soon after her marriage. In few years afterwards Mrs. Van Ness followed her daughter 10 ,he tonb' having been borne down with grief ever since the loss of her child, thus leaving Gen. Van Ness sule proprietor of this immense real estate.
 The only heirs of David Burns new living, that l remember, are two persons, a brother and sister cousins of the late Mrs. Van Ness The fornier ha g been an inmate of the poor house for several years past, and the latter, widow, is residing here in great restitution and poverty In the early pat of the present year Gen Van Ness died Istesiaie,--a least no will has beea found Cornelius C. Van Ness brother oi Gen. J. P. ". known to the public as Governor oi Vermont, as Minister 10 Spain, and as collector of New York, proceeded to take out letters ci administration upon the estate. Mrs. Connor, the person assuming to be Mrs. Van Ness sought to revoke the letters obtained by Gen Van Mess. The Orphans Court turned the matter over to the Circuit Court, which is now investigating the fact of lhe al. legged marriage.
Mobile register and journal., 1846-12-10
To Maj. Gen. George II. s,euart, Baltimore.

SAILS FOR STEAMBoATs.-The melancholy fate of the steamboat Atlantic has given rise to n number o suggestions respecting tho construct ion of steam boats navigating lhe Sound, or Lakes, or coasting the ocean. It is urged that all small sleamboats hereafter be provided wth mast and sails for use in case of disaster. Thus provided. the Atlantic could have been brought safely into port alier the bursting of her steam pipe For want of such re- source she drfed unmanageable at the mercy of the elements. The British stesmboals navigating wide waters said 10 be provided with sails The New York Sun says
 "We think that new class of steamboats is re- quired for the navigation of the Sound. Iron ships, having wafer tight compartments properly rigged, with heavy anchors and chain cables, if they should get on shore in gale of wind. would moi go 10 pieces as rapidly as the light Sound boats. Instead of costly ornaments for cabins. let propriers sub. stitute comfort and safety An iron ship with all it's complete steam apparatus, of 800 tons, carefully built, will not within s20 000 the prlce of inc Atlantic steamboat, just os. In the winter the nav gaIion of the Sound is more dangerous than the navigation of the Atlantic. without having. the sea- room. The wind rushes as if it camc through lun- mel, and ihe horizon being always dark and gloomy, 10 make port in storm is extremely difhcult.- Good ron ships, of light draft of water, safe and comfortable. are required for the navigation of the Sound.