Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-08-25
try for warning against Mexico WINE we pro-
les, arains, the speculations Of the writer MS
facts are quite interesting

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Lr;no about more energetic defence Of Inc ia
.;nnal honor. A universal sentiment prevails
and The one idea, is 10 'repel The invader, and re
cover ground lost by the inaclion OF the natona
forces"
Whether we shall be able TO carry out our IN
,enlions, or rather intended efforts, must DC Gecl
ded by the future. Ii is believed here, however
that The Government Of the United States VII
soon be sick Of the war upon US, and confess II J.
not so easy mailer as they imagine, 10 over I'll
and subdue eight millions Of unied hearts, sluns
10 madness by unparalleled injustice, PeiseSeie'
in for nearly ten years, and terminating III oh III
yasion as Justification OF H.
You will discover By the papers that will no"
roach you. that Letters of Marque are 10 be issuel
for the distressing Of your commerce; thal de
cree has passed unanimously IN Inc Naloha
Junta, for the promotion OF all VINO signahzt
themselves in future engagements win Tie Unllet
States forces: that line Of decentralization is it
! be thrown up around the cry oil Mexico 10 al
extent Of many miles in circuit, anu ihat ihere y
| a determination on the part oil Inc Whuie PeoP'e
| 10 resist whatever forces may appear among
| them in an offensive altitude.
| You will perceive from a II Tins lha' your io!ceS
| are now about 10 realize The difficulties whicn'
! had VIC been more assiduous, would nave cduseu
| probably, different feeling among lhem-a leel'
| ing other than that of security.
The decree alluded 10 above sanctions change
in The formation OF batlalions. That is intended,
! as YOU will probably perceive, al once, 10 enable
| The force 10 attack those under General Taylor
guerilla fashion, or small harassing Sections
| As The forces of The United States are composed
nrncipaIly of new evies attacks by such small
sections will materially impede their success.
General Paroles was dhont 10 leave the Capt.
ral for Monterey. Ii is said that that town has
received many additions recently OF military anu
other stores, and these are placed under The con-
troll of the General commanding there al ms
time.
Authority distinctly denies any Mexicans were
killed in The renconlre with the launches OF The
blockadius squadron off The river Antigua, al.
though several shells were thrown from The fleet
A long list Of voluntary subscriptions in aid OF
The war will be found in some OF the journals now
sent 10 YOU Altogether, the news that will now
reach YOU will be found very interesting. As to
what may be the prevalent notion OF The course
likely 10 lie adopted by Santa Anna, it will posi-
biz be better 10 remain silent upon at The present
time. You are IDLY aware ol his energy as
man; his return will necessarily strengthen, moi
weasen, the country. Paroles has conducted
himself well ana nobiy. The only difficulty
with him has been the monarchy question. II
Santa Anna returns, (which there is very linle
the command he is about 10 assume OF The army
OF The North
There have been frequent changes in The Sec
retaries OF the Departments, which will prove TO
you that a modification was able; The re-
turn Of Santa Anna will amalgamate al! opin-
IONS Gen. Bravo himself was formerly, and
doubtless is now, friend Of The ex-President-
Altogether, affairs never looked better Tor con-
soIitaion OF the nations strength Than they 90 at
This tire. must close. BEAVISSiMO.
p. ). Additional letters OF This date will con-
firm al he intelligence in the above. Santa An
na ne inliy expeci here within l5 days from now.
Vera Cruz, Aug. | 1916. b.
PUBLIC DINNER TO THE VICE PRESIDENT.
The spirited Democrats Of WaHen!on and
Fauquier county have resolved 10 pay just CON-
pliment 10 Mr.. Dallas, for his fearless and able
support OF Virgiuia's cherished principles. On
Thursday next, he will parlake OF public din
ner in The town Of Warrenton. The interesting
different committees. AS the Warrenton Flag
Justly says, ''lhis is designed as public nantes
ialion, by portion Of the Virginia Democracy,
OF their high opinion Of his fImness and devotion
10 priucpe, in giving his recent casting vole upon
- T~.:.-, L-ii - iStc- AZ ...~ ne.,~o."' ISL
honor The man who acts up 10 his elevated station
as Mr. Dallas has; most assuredly will all South
ern and Western Democrats seek occasions TO
honor him, and show him yet more substantial
proofs Of their coed opinion of his political in'e-
gritty. II is expected that all good Democrats in
the county will be present. and show themselves
pleased TO honor the man who has so nobly ad-
vanced the cherished principles of Virginia.:
CORRESPONDENCE.
WARRENToS, Va, Aug. IS, 1886
Sir: The undersigned have been depuled BY
a portion OF the republican patty Of Fauquier 10
invite YOU 10 partake OF pubic dinner, TO be
given a, Bronaugh 4 Fanl's hotel in this place,
on Thursday week. Apart from The hospitality
due 10 you as a gentleman and stranger in this
neighboJhood, they propose especially 10 manifest
their respect and gratitude Tor the enlightened in.
,eigence and distinguished fidelity with which
you have discharged your duties as Vice Presi-
dent OF the United States, and more particularly
in The late action of the Senate on the tariff BILL
The virtues so sigually illustrated by yourself on
the occasion alluded to, and by the Chief Mags-
trale of The Union on all The great measures OF
his administration, inspire Us with additional
confidence in the wisdom and stability OF our re-
publican system OF government. Guided alone
by cardinal principles, every people will lie hap
py il their rulers but imitae the virtues OF The
first and second officers OF This great coniederacy
Pledged, as you both were, by your acceptance
of the nomination al Baltimore, 10 maintain the
principles and measures Sc! forth by that Assem-
bly,, The President and yourself have fulfilled your
covenants with the people, and have new claim
upon their confidence, aud especially Tor The
eminent services you have rendered your conn-
Try.
We have the honor 10 be, very respectfully,
r. WALLACE,
GEORGE w. BRENT,
WM. II. GAINES.
WIN. T. PHILLIPS.
Hon. GEORGE Nj. DALLAS,
Vice President Of the United States.
AUousT CO. 1916.
Gentlemen-I received with great pleasure
The invita- ion which, as deruied by portion OF
the Republican party OF Fanquer, you have sent
NE. To parlake oil pubic dinner al Warren,on,
on Thursday, the 9th inst. The very kind and
courteous manner in which this invitation has
been communicated, juined 10 sincere wish 10
become more extensively acquainted with the
patriotic and enlightened citizens of Stale in
harmony with whose public principles have
always acted, induces me frankly 10 say that
shall take The most cordial qualification in meet
ing YOU at the time and place you have selected.
With sentiments OF high respect, have the
honor 10 be, gentlemen,
Your friend and most obd't sery't,
G. M. DALLAS.
To Mcssrs. r. WALLACE, GEO. w Brent, w.
H. GAINES, and WM +. PHILLIPS.
Commitf.e of Arangemenfs-Majo Charles
Huu,on, Colonel William K. Smith, John G.
Beale, Richard II Foole, Alfred Gaskins Imam
H. Payne. Jesse Fl. Wi,hers, Lewis Porter John
A. Lee, John NJ. FAINT, William E. Franklin,
Irhn G. Beckham, William II. Gaines, henry
M. Lewis, VIM. P. Ficklin, John r. Tongue,
Lanry Gorar