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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-06-12

We are rejoced 10 have il in our power to an
nounce, that the Richmond Troop, which for
length Of lime has been sleeping, has now become
thoroughly aroused; and, from the spirit now ma
infested in lis ranks, il soon will be inferior 10
none in The State. Maj. Waller Gvynn was
elected Captain, and Jos. R. Anderson, John NJ.
Sheppard, VIM. Nj. Harrison and P. w. Grub.
Lieu,enants. With such officers, and with such
material as the Carps is now composed Of, it will
certainly prosper.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-06-12

gy The "Richmond Republican" under the
auspices OF Messrs. o. p Baldwin and R. H.
Galaher appeared yesterday in an improved
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-06-12

W. ak attention % ne well.digt,ed argn-
mems end powerful fsc's presented II Giles OF
Amelia %ho proT's onf nnquesticbahlc lille 10
the Rio G,ar;e lie shows he Ainsy character
otthe Wing objections 70 tn course ii Mr. Polk in
moving ineaflny . he ban1s 81 Tie Pio Granlc.
Had the President allowed The semi-batbarians
Of Mexico 10 o9rffun Inc soil Of Texas, (for
Mexico claims all . tie Sabine he would have
been unworthy Of ishi9h po,i;ion, and recrean.
to his duty He, howeYer. han done nothing
more than he was impeed q 81 by Inc considc-
rations OF right and u enlightened policy. Ii
will not be long bcfof. 'rr Wing become tho
roughly sick Of their charges q 'Ghc Presidents
war his "usurpation," &c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-06-12

NATURE rs ART,-lt is stated fon Paris,
that "a new and -o,issont fashion has just been
proclaimed Tor this year, namely, straw bonns;s
ornauen,ed with ,catsr-crsssss."
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THE RIO GRANDE THE WESTERN BOUNDARY


THE RIO GRANDE THE WESTERN BOUNDARY
OF TEXAS
The violence with which the Wing press and
the Opponents generally OF The Administration
denonnce the Mexican war, can only be auribu-
led TO a party feeling, the most relentless and
vindic,ive The origin OF the war has been as
cribed 10 Executive usurpation. The President
has been charged with the most outrageous az
erosion on the rights OF Mexico; with wantonly
and forcibly Selling her territory and expellns
its inhabitants at the point OF the bayonet from
their peaceful homes and fresides. He has been
charged with gross violation Of The Constitution
in undertaking, as il is alleged, 10 decide The
question OF boundary, which The Constitution
vests alone in the trea!y-making power. He
has been charged with taking upon himself The
responsibility Of declaring war without the au-
,hority Q; Congress. And what is the evidence
Of such nonslrous usurpation? Why, nothing
more nor less than the fact that Gen. Taylor
was ordered on the 18th OF January last TO ad-
vance and occupya position on Inc East bank OF
the Rio Grande. with instructions 10 repel the
Mexcans, force by force, should they attempt 10
eros. thai river. This is the "head and front" of
President Folks Offending" According 10
those who condemn him, he should not have or
dered Gen Taylor TO the Rio Grande, because,
as they assert, Texas does not extend TO that river
and ii is under cover OF this assumed fact that
they aim their pigmy straws at our Chief Ma
gislrale.
Ny object in this communication j. 10 show,
not only ina, The Rio Grsnde now is, bu, that il
has ever BEEN from the first settlement OF Texas
down 10 the present. lime, The Western boundary
OF that country. II is known 10 all, who are ae-
qnainied with The early history OF Texas, that
La Sale, Frenchman, with a commission and
authority from Louis the 18th, discovered the bay
OF ST.. Bernard, between The rivers Trinity and
Colorado, and formed settlement there in the
year 1855; and The possession OF The country thus
taken by La Sale was claimed by France to the
Rio Grande, and was generally understood 10 ey-
tend 10 that river. France deduced her claim
from the application Of certain principles found
cd no, oay in JUSTICE bu. recognised BY the gene
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-06-12

II is cheering amid all the tolls Of party strife,
10 witness The enthusiasm OF the people in every
section Of the Union, and The promplilnde with
which they are every where responding 10 the
calls made upon them, TO defend The rights and
honor Of the country. Gould the veneraied
Washington and The brave patriots whofought 50
we'll By his side in our Revolutionary strus-
gle, but witness this spontaneous feeling-this
continual bubbling up and overlooking love for
the country to which their yalor gave freedom
how their old hearts would be sladdened and how
securely would their ashes rest from all fears that,
the sacred earth above them would ever be press
cd BY, or give back the dull sound OF the deSpots
tread And NAV We not hope that for each OF the
brave men who have fallen in guarding the sa-
cred uus, confidei 10 US, there is warm pres
sure OF the spirii.hand Of Washington, and an
afeciicna,e ,hrobhing Of heroes hearts, as they
are welcomed in sorv 10 a land where strife and
wars aH unknown!- Pennsglran'as
NATURE rs. ART.-ltiss stated flon Paris,
: &C., an1 NJ ia sbtfH has Iron
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Bliss advanced towards the main'ioIi IN rom o'
the town. and sounded peal. Inc pF'hcifa' 81,
caide made his appearance, and lorna oensnu
was made Tor The surrender Of the town, win a
promise that ali religious ard civil rights Should
he secured 10 ,hem-aii private property project
ed. The Alcalde wished 10 know II me pupiic
buildings and property would be free; Inc an
swer was. everything belonging 10 The Govern,
men, must be given up. The Alcalde then sa'd
Gen. Taylor could take possession as soon as ne
though, proper, and that lie would meet win no
resistance. This was done, our army encampihs
10 iron, Of The town.
VIVA, could Re more happy than this ! as our !!
,roons approached the town, they were sfee'eI, !"
i sad. hv the loud huzzas OF the citizens Inc
Mexican nag was hauled down, giving pace 10
The S,ar-Spanged Banner which in moment
gracefully spread its wings and was kissed oy The
Same breeze thar moment before woeed The nag
OF the naughty Don.
A party Of Dragons and Texan Rangers were
Immediately despatched in pursuit OF AEista, but
up 10 the time Of closing This, no news has reach
cd US OF he result.
|, is supposed By every one here, that the Mex
leans will make stand al Reinosa; but this IS
only conjecture.
am glad 10 be able 10 say thai our SICK and
wounded are doing well. Coils: Mcintosh and
PAYNE, and Capis. Page and Hooe, are dong
very well. and bear their wounds WIN Grea, ior-
ti,ude YonyS in GREAT Lasls, i.
True Democrat., 1846-02-25

ever vitiate the now plain liability of the same
company. With this view ofthc matter before
us the fact of the noncompliance with the law
of l843 is no; altogether so ''quere" as the Eas'
Mississippian would have us believe it was. If
the Company does not look sharp, Judge Moo
dy will be instrumental in compelling that
Company with the East Nlississippan to help
it ward off to fork over a part or all OF the
$4,000 that has been SO wantonly squandered
and misappIed 1t seems to me, sir, that this
would be rery "qaers," but not more "qaere'
than probable, and strictly just.
Yours, &c,
True Democrat., 1846-02-25

Mr ESitor-The Eas Missi,siTrian Of the
! iih instant, contains ihc following.
Mr. Moody. lor Clark from select com.
mi.'ec % which vas r,i,rud special message
oi ihe Governor on that subject reported biIl
requiring ihe lubiities IL the prsiIrui aud
Directors OF The Newton and LluIerdale Turn
Fihl Company. lalias the Chickasawh8v Nav
iga,iyn Company 10 b. Tui in suit, uhlch was
rad Erg aud second time a Bill was pass
ID in 1913 requiring this same thing 10 b.
done Q1sHe-Whg was q never complied
wrhl'
Il HErikcs me, sif, I can give an an answer 70
the above imerrocaiory Of TIE Easi Miss.ssiP-
risu. which is this Il is said abe bonds erecai-
d by ihe Newton sni Lavjerdllc Turnpike
Company, have bosn mislaii, or koeIeI from
the archives Of The Stsis. and 10 ihe ahsence OF
the bonls, sui m.gla 10, Be tfsciually sss-
ia.nso. q srror "a tie proceedings uighi Tor.
True Democrat., 1846-02-25

assessedand collected under such rules and
regulations as may be prescribed by the
president and selectmen; and the collection
ofsuch taxes may be, by warrant, returna-
bic forthwith before any Justice OF the
Peace of the county or by distress and sale
of the goods and chateIs of the persons
charged herewith.
Sec l0lh.-Be il GUther endcted That
a majority of said select men shall consIl.
tute a quorum for the transaction of busI-
ness; aud, in the abscnceofa president, they
may choose a president pro temPore.
Sec. Ilth-Be HGHther enacted, That all
acts contrary to the provisions ofthis act
contrary TO the provisions ofthis act be
and the same are hereby repealed; and that
this act take effect and be III force from and
after its passage.
True Democrat., 1846-02-25
JACKSON. Feb. l3, 1916.

Dear Sir: This comes to inform you am
well, and still stand to my pos. defending the
rights Of my constituents in all the absorbing
questions that have, or may be introduced into
the Legislature have introduced, first, re-
solution calling from his EXccllency all the oc-
ton that has been had on the turnpike and rail
road companies the counties of Newton and
LauderdaIe a special message was received
and sent 10 a committee, Of which was chair
man, as you are appriscd. have reported
with bill annexed and, to my utter asonish-
ment, two of the committee, MesSrs Sharkey
and Lemey, offered counter report; but my
report was received and agreed TO, and the bill
passed to its second reading; but when my bill
came up for its third reading, Mr. Randall, of
Jackson, rose and offered bill with a remon-
STRANGE of J. J. McRae, and asked TO strike out
my bill, and insert his, and read his remon-
stranre offering some seven thousand dollars
for compromise-but my bill has passed the
house. but has met foe in the Senate, and was
again recommiced- but it will pass
lam, dear sir yours, with due respect
l. MOODY.
a - =
True Democrat., 1846-02-25
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.


In the House Of Representatives, on the
18th instant, Mr.. Mcdonald introduced a
memorial TO Congress, requesting that 9TH
er lands may be set apart for the use of
schools, in lieu of the 10th sections nnder
the treaty Of Dancing Rabbit Creek -
Rules suspended, and the memorial adopt.
ed.
The House took up the bill to repeal
the Sth section of the act Of 1899, TO sup,
press tippling housss-reod the third time
and passed.
The Revenue bill was taken up and
made the special order for last Monday, at
IL o'clock.
The amendments Of the Senate 10 the
bill annexing Noxubee to the 4lh Judicial
District also the Senates amendment 10
the bill fixing the per diem pay of Boards
of Police and Judges and Clerks OF Pro
bate in certain counties therein mentioned T.
were concurred in.
The resolution Of the Senate fixing on I
the I'd Of March next for the fnal adjourn.
ment of,he Legislature was taken up
Mr. Allen moved that II lie on the table
until Monday next which was agreed 10.
The house resumed the consideration of /
the appouionmcnt bill, when
Mr. Greaves introduced a resolution |
that the bill be referred to a select commit
tee of IL members---one half TO be appoint
ed from the northern part of the state, and |
the other half from the southern and east /
ern part, and that they report a bill 10 the
house apporlioniug representatives and Sc
natOrs as speedily as possible, which was
adopted.
The House resolved itself into commit
tee of the whole, aud took up the bill to
abolish securities in this State. The bill
having been read,
Mr. Cannon moved that the committee
rise, report the bin without amendment,
with a recommendation that il do not pass.
Pending this motion, Messrs. Nc cCaughn
end Allen spoke at length upon The bin, 4
when
Mr. Adams moved 10 strike out the .
whole bill except the first section, which
sbolishes private securities only, and with
proviso that il should not affect the bonds
Of public officers, executors. adminis,ra-
tors, DC, which was agreed 10. The
question REQUIRED on the motion TO rise 4
and report the bill, which being taken, il
was agreed to. The report was received,
and the question Of agreeing TO the same
was taken by yeas and nays, and decided
10 The affirmative, yeas sc, nays 25, 50 the
report wss agreed 10.
True Democrat., 1846-02-25

DANIEL STUcKy-We learn that this man
charged with the murder Of Jared Way, after
a patient examination, before bis honor Judge
DAWSON, has been admitted to bail in the sum
of S50OO Stucky was brought before his ho-
nor upon a writ Of Habeas Corpus, which is
the brth-right OF the American citizen, and,
without pretending to decide as to his guilt or
innocence, we hope to be pardoncd for saying,
that his honor Judge Dawson, no doubt ad.
minstered the law justly. We are the strict
advocate for the punishment of crime and
whilst we would appreciate the inaction Of the
most condign punishment on the actual guilty,
still every man has right to be heard
True Democrat., 1846-02-25

In tO-days paper We publish the law incOr,
porating the town of PauIding-bnt by last
nights mail, we 6nd the Governor has pat his
veto upon it, and his reasons were unanimously
sustained by the Legislature. But the Cover
nor was too late, for it has been ciarionel and
proclaimed law among the people, and by
the people, who are the source Of all power in
this government The ticket for ScIecmcn
has been made out, and they must be elected
True Democrat., 1846-02-25

RAIL RoAD BILL-We learn from a gen
tleman direct from Jackson. that the Southern
Rail Road Bill has passed both houses of the
Legislature, and only wants the signature of
the Governor to become a law--which infor-
nation we believe to be correct
True Democrat., 1846-02-25
JACKSON, Feb. 20, 1916.
|. MOODY.
Col. 0. c. DEAsE.

Ny Dear F;eaa-This is a great place,
and every thing here is done upon a wonderful
scale Do you wish to see all the wise men
Of the Statc-only but go to the State House,
and view our Legislative body. There sir, may
you feast your eyes, and have your ears delight.
ed with the superlative ignorance ofa few little
big men, who are ctcrnaly brawling out, "Mr
Speaker Nr Speaker, | goes 'gainsl this bill
kase it is evidently 'gains the constitution-do
you suppose our fathers who fought, bltd and
died. in the revolution, ever dreamed that the
sacred bill Of rights which they sealed with
their own blood, would thus be trampod under
foot No! Mo- Here the Speaker ntcrposes
"The gentleman from S is out of order" "Mr
Speaker" The Speaker whacks down his
hammer--thc Orator sits down fit to burst with
the balance of his nonscnsica bombast Just
step into the Senate Chamber-,hore you are
at once awed into exquisite reverence by the
grave scignors of that mos, potent and august
body. The first object that attracts your attcn.
ton, is the President, who no doubt Is iincaI
descendant of LincolmfleluS-he has no que,
(unIess the mace which he holds IN hIs hand
with such graceful dignity be subst.tu'ed) but /
he wears bran new wig, with no less I'll /
warrant you, than pound Of spermace'i upon
it, Next comes, bat hold, Scnatsr from your
section, who offered a resolution requiring the
judiciary committee 10 amend the blstardy law
He accompanied his resolution, with an able
and aregncn'aryc speech anl so cogent and
torccablc was his reasoning, that some trifing
wag in The lobby dubbed him the Bastard Sen.
alorl
am depressing, but pllIon me. Every
thing here is done on a wonderful scale Iii
aiken under aIyisem,nr, a written opinion is to
be made out, or a bi,fin the case. DOES the
lrmcr who has toied through mud up to hrs
leck. wan, to sell his cotton. the merchant
axes it under aIyiscmcn,s Do YOU wish to
onsuh lawyer? Why Just call at his office
{ o'clock. and he will give YOU written
pinion. Are YOU in wan, ola physcian-he
llls. "Ah. my dear sir, find your case very
.rious. will take it under qdriwmsat" But
True Democrat., 1846-02-25

%Our patrons must excuse US for the scar.
city of reading matter in our paper We are
in need Of a hand in our office, and until we
can procure the services of printer, our pa
per will not contain as much reading mat
ter as we could wish
True Democrat., 1846-02-25

The debate on the Oregon question was
brought 10 close on the 9Th instant, in the
House OF Representatives of Congress The
Presidents views were sustained by decisive
majority-such one as should have its weight
in the Senate The vote stood, 1863 ayes to "a
nays
True Democrat., 1846-02-25

The people uiIl never trua men who have
once ben dlte1id ina 90 intrigue as p,uy, con-
ilmF.5le. anl s.ldsh as this relating 10 The los
commission; ans whubcr as prime movers or
as aiicrs and conEi11's, ihe political fate Of al
conccrnod IS sesl-i - Piz'fSurg Ss-t
True Democrat., 1846-02-25

I5"MR. SEAMAN will give at the Academy
next Monday evening at early candc,Ight. a
Lecture on the life and character of Washing
ton, for the benefit of his pupils The citizens
generally are invited TO attend
True Democrat., 1846-02-25
CLARK

The Vicksburg Sentinel, in speaking of the
new Militia Bill recently introduced in the
House, for the purpose of recognising the
military of our State, says:
Ofall preposterosilics we have ever yet seen
this new scheme is the most Preposterous. It's
provisions are too ridiculonsIy absurd to deserve
serious notice, and we only wonder that mem
bcrs could have heard the bill read without
laughter"
True Democrat., 1846-02-25

The following is copy of the bill, introduc
cd by our Representative, Hon JNo NJ Don
AID, for the incorporation of the town of PauId,
ing. 1t passed both Houses Of the Legislature
but the Governor has vetoed it.
True Democrat., 1846-02-25

Terrible AiplCreck.-Tho New York
papers Of the 30ih ult., give accounts ofthe
most awful shipwreck on record. The
ship "Catcrsqui" sailed from Liverpool in
April last, with 396 emigranis aud crew,
for Van Dieman's Land. She was blown
upon a reef IN Bass Strait on the 4lh of
August lasi; and OF all the human beings
on board only 9 escaPrd a livo-4li end.
IHg briny grave,
Democratic banner., 1846-05-30
TWENTY-NINTH CONGRESS.
Washington, May Is, lSiG.
SEN ATT


On motion Of Mr.. Benton. the military ~colnrn;t-
tee was instructed to inquire into the cIpr,iicncy
Oh increasing the number of officers in the gen
.ril S'"i ol the army, rendered necessary hy the
Increase OF the rank and file; also 10 provide for
Tic more c~iicctual organization Of the ~vulull-
tcers. u, ,, - ~, .r
precipitation bill, 81 us 10 make il colnport With
Tie provisions of the war bill, WAS read i third
time and passed.
On motion Of Mr.. Fairfield, the ILL ar,hioriI-
ing the construction Of ten War steamers was re-
committed 10 the naval committee, with ayicw 10
some ;Inenlm. MS.
Several unimportart matters having been dis
pose: OF,
The Senate resumed the consideration of the
bill providing for the appointment Of one assist
ant payma>ier general. and three payInas;tr,.
Alter some embarrassing discussion, it Was
passed.
The remainder Of the day was devoted to ex-
~ecu.ivc business.
lIoUsE OF REpRrsrYTArI,Es.
The House then went into Il committee of the
ami resumed the consideration of the bill
providing for the pay Ct the army.
Mr.. Mckay reminded the committee that last
week two bills were passed, one to increase the
rank and file of the army, and another TO false a
regiment Of mounted riilcmcn, and when in Or
der, he gave notice that lie would move an a.
mendment Of two millions of dollars to carry
those laws into effect.
On motion of Mr.. Mckay, a resolution was
adopted, which provides that all debate on the
bill shall cease in committee Tomorrow at two
o'clock.
Democratic banner., 1846-05-30

river, and steamboats, begin to Gerry sup
plies by that route.
Our loss about so killed and 40 wound
ed.
Mexican loss at Palo Alto, set down BY
themselves at 20; a. Resaca de ia Pslza
1000 missing. Since tie latte cur Dra-
.goons have Lern exch&HrcG, glade fer
grade; and tie -iexican woUn:cd sent over
to Matanoras. BY t.encX; arr, al }ou will
hear Of tie fsl!cf Tt town, and probably
an offer from them to 1cceiye Mr.. SlitejI
in any capacity.
1t ought;o be mertiaEei that some Of cur
regiments are rot full, ana two Ct |! en- Or
y Lave about 500. Many Instances occnr.
red, Of men haniing t.,eir canteens to the
wounded Mcxica:s, :ld tanning from ,l.er
to lire UFon others. II are w,srat a~sinc,o
occurrence of cruelty towards the er-inv.
During t:ctw" battles of TIC s.h and 9Th,
Gen. Taylor headed lis trocps IL tie most
EioSt cnoi ant ga!!ant manner. Ills escape
from hurt Gems almost Il Miracle. He has
Won the hearts Of lis settlers b. lis vii.
!lngncss TO share with them lie nest irrai-
nent Pcrils. His nottoi<, 81 wis; 10 nan
to so where ! am not willing to lead" He
has been dubbed "Gid Rough and Ready.n
Democratic banner., 1846-05-30
HIGHLY IMPORTANT RI-NOR

The Steamer Bri,annia.--ImPortant
Ncws.-Dcaih Of Louis Phillippe.-Rcvu-
luton in France.
The Baltimore Clipper, Of the 2lst inst,
SAYS
"By the ii o'clock boat from Philadcl-
PaIa last night, we have reports from pas
scngcrS tl'attnc steamer Britannia had been
Photographed al BosLun, and that Louis Phil
iIPPc was dead; and that the sad event WAS
Immediately followed by a revolution. This
Is the only intelligence we could ascertain,
as no mail is received by the boat"
Democratic banner., 1846-05-30
TIE BEAVER AID SANDY RAIL
ROADS

ENtcnis from b. ,iyar on IT," O!.in Canal to
Beaver on the Ohio Rirer: It is iiIty mi;,slcrg,
and is all untsr contract. 1t b"sscs Trough
rich country and connects important paints. 1t
will do Il heavy business when the navigation Of
the Lakes is closed. II will enable Pittsburgh
10 send her valuable manufactures into the heart
of Ohio. at rcry cheap rates. Such improve
ment' heLp both thu coun,ry and cities - Fra.
Democratic banner., 1846-05-30
Oh. ye. the sons Of rah!c sire<,

Almost interesting sight is that Of a &c urg
lady. with eyes like a 'gazclle,' 4 Voice
like a silver trumpet and 'lifs ike rubles,'
and with checks that :.ayc stc!cn Tie Geep
carnation cf the dea,hl"ss rose.' with her
mouth fail of-%!nGcr bread.
Democratic banner., 1846-05-30

Tic Louisville Journal Of the Otis SAYS
TMu @s!t!cmcn OF Lexington, James q. Jackson
l,rt lot cn Tuc<:ay, with : view 10 = hostile
meeting. They wire accompanied hy Thomas
+. Marshal! as second Of j, chson, and George
Crittrn!rn IL second III F-Hcrsrr. Tie parties
went ashore in In!iana. thirty ale; above Lonis-
vile, aid were To fit yesterday rofning at
sunrise. Tic difficulty Was CORRECTED with a
lady.
-lrothcr raraarari in H." sare p"ror says:
Tic difficulty between >!cssrs. Je"hsrn and
Patterson, ":L-"Nir"t"n, we learn, aiicr c~Arlarg-
ing >l.o;S wiI;;nu: @tii,.:, was ar.:c,l " settled.
Eos TIE SANTA IL Tn,nr.-Urter~ Lave
receive n t. :orw tri Immediately fourteen iInircl
stand cIarm> t" Tort i"v"nwcrtl. IN equipment
for a batt..ion .: light artillery ,as been or,,tred
nj Pi:t>htIg. ar,. is :uw iii its ".y 10 fhc sine
point. This iacI nroyts that Tie Government is
m.,ing II TIE rr"sc..t crisis with Communicable
vieor.-IE ~evoiiic.
Democratic banner., 1846-05-30
VOLUNTEERS FROM TIE NILSSON,

There are now in this city seven volun-
tcrr companies from the counties OH tie.
Missouri river, as follows:
Gasconadc CO., l Com. under Capt. s. Par