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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-23
Jan. l3-cw2m &. w. FITZGERALD. . C.



IN CHANCERf-ViEnisn:- AT Rules holden 10 X
Ciert'- Cihes Of the Cmcu, Superior Conf ~ l'w
and cisncety for the county nc Accomack, saturday
the .lh day of February, is;s
Tabitha T. Cu-iis, creditor Of Tally u W.,- -.
ceased, wno ~ Well "r herself ~ ~ tie o.,..,
unsatshrd Creditors II Iuy Il. Vie. Grtrl,.1,
who viii come IN aud contribute 10 the COSTS y is
suit, P.ili.,.4I
against
Louise. u. Fmney, Adninislrafor OF Trlly ~"
decreased, Margaret Douglass. Peltit WISE Sarh I.
Wise, Iuy H. Wise, John II. Wisr, Geor:e u Ni.e,
Jtmer ". Wi:e, Pryton WISE, Fnnku 81. We IRA
Warrington Wi-r, Defend mt.
The defendants. Mareaie' ID r Wise. T,Ay X lusa
III Grorac u Jane. NJ. rey,on. Tranaiin " anH W..
rneton WISE not having catered tae,r spprar art
gwen security according TO the tsI .: Assembly AMI To
Rules al this Court, and IL Appearing - -n-! cry r'
iencc that they not Inhabitants ~ M. comm u.
wealth, il ~ ordered thai the s8a defendants - appear
here on The f,t day al tbs June term II ~: Sad
Court and the plaintiff iii; ami that CO.
this order be forthwith inserted Ia some newsop, ps
lished IN The CITY OF Richmond, for two months
svey aud posted the front door OF tie Cont io,e
OF the said county. \ True Copy. Tf>te,
J. ]. AILWoRTiI, repniy -
Feb. l.-cw2m tho. IOYNEs, {. ;. =
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-23

IN CHAN,LRY -NRGiSiA:-Ai rnles held in 70
Clerks Office Of the CrcaH superior CoUH d. lds'
and Chancely for the county of No,tcwsy, on 'he 0s
day Of January, ls45:
Anderson Bradshaw, ra!n.iT.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-23

benjamin IL. Magruder and Arehears p. S,-apc. s.,
in2 Executors OF Gideon A Strange, drc-t.td .,: y i
liam L. Stockton and William Stockton acd .--,.
STOCKTON, which said William and !lgrne ase ,.,r,,
children Of the said William r. S,ook'on,, d.,
VIE, sally Stockton, which SAID sally ~ss on. =
The children OF Gideon A. Strange, deceased
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-23
AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY

The following IS list Of The OtsceTs OF ms
Society, elected al the annual meeting held a
short lime since:
po,-- HI, HENRY CLAY
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-23

The defendants William STOCKTON and -,
Stockton not having entered their appeatnrs. ,f r,
ven security, according Ia the al Of Assembly, s; H.
dence that the said last nemed defendant, are l. ~,
bants OF this country, II IL Ordered lhst thr a. IL
nahed defendants do appear M he CLERKS
said Circuit superior Cou'! Il: Iln ana la, ce, -
our SAID comfy, on The hrSt Monday Ia March G,,, !,
answer The painlih', original and sunpltn.r ) r
and that copy Of this order be- Ior,h., IN ,..rt., ~
some new spaprr published In the cry of R,cas.1.t
TWO months excessively. and posted al ;uS .:ti a.,
Of the CONT house OF the said county
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-23

Robert lirndsbaw and joel Y. Watkins, Daf-utaits
The defendant, Robert bradshaw, not havias ct.i'G
his appearance and given srcgtity, according -Ct
Of Assembly ard The rules OF this CouIi ana Il p.s
rg by satisfactory evidence thai he moi an
oil This Commonwealth, Is Ordered that The 49, 81
PENDANT do ep?tar here on the first day OF Afr' Ten
neat and answer The bill OF the plaintiff ana it,a
copy Of this order be forthwith irs.rrd in ::s g.,n.
nond Enquirer for two month. successive j. sac ,,e;
ed al the font DIOR Of the cnus; house % te county
Copy-Tes;c.
Jan. l3--cw 2m &. ~. Fl1ZCER.r 10 :
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-23

have appointed Saturday, the lih Of April ncNr 10
cary into effect the above decree, on which day. BY III
O'clock A. NJ the parties interested will attend before
m. Al ihe Clerks Office, in Diumpond Town, with
such papers and oter evidence as vii enable me 70
make UP the accounts ordered In the above cause.
MEASE SMITH,
E.h ta-waw Commissioner IN chancerv.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-21
WELL AND TRULY SAIR.

The "Alexandria Gazette" makes the following
inst remarks aud in confederation Of the truth Of
them, we will merely remark that we fell IN com
pany with plain, sensible and sturdy German from
Psnnsy vania, on Tuesday. while riding in the
try, and our conversation turning upon 'the War
with Mexico" and its probable effects, &c he re-
marked: swell, voted TO put the present Admin.
s,ration in power, but every day convaces me that
CLAY ought to have been the man-his name alone
would have carried weight that would have caused
all Foreign Nations 10 reflect well before they mo
we'd"
We think that all unprecedented men must
acknowledge that the predictions of the Whigs
as TO the probable state of the country in the
event Of the election of Mr.. Polk, and the con-
se,luent elevation to power Of those likely to
assist in the conduct of his administration;
have thus far been fully realized: and we also
think that there are few who will notadmt that
had Mr.. CLAY been elected President, we
should have been relieved from much of the
trouble through which we have passed, and
much more likely to ensue. We need not car
ny out the idea. Every day only serves to in
crease our regret that Mr.. CLAY is not now
at the head OF the government, exerting the
great powers of his great mind, his patriot
ism, and his influence, in preserving the hon
or, the rights, the prosperity, and the peace of
the country. Are we wrong in believing that
many Of those who opposed Mr.. CLAY's
election, begin to agree with us in these regrets,
and TO be almost ready to express their candid
opinions? Let not the obstinacy OK party or
the false pride of adherence TO party, longer
prevent them from doing justice to themselves
and to the man Of the age'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-21

must assume my duties and my responsible
ties. and adop, the necessary measures TO WIN
dictate the suffering honor Of the nation 90 n
this Be the position OF the President. be has
exhibited more good sense ia assuming Il than
ali the acts Of his administration besldes ii i
Be not, he exhibits bis usual reprshcnsiye secre
tVeneSs
But. Mr. Speaker. the essence Of this meas
ure is the supplies. They will ali b. required
before the nation gets out OF The difficulty. |
will vote for the supplies q the biil with hear
y alacnty, NJ the same time protesting against
It's falsehoods Since the play has begun, |
am for fighting Mexico on our soil, on hers,
every where, until we drive her across the
Rio Grande, and retrieve our ancient renown.
! am then for Withdrawing our army TO the
east side of the Nueces, and then setting by
treaty all our points OF dispute with lhat weak
and distracted country upon the most liberal
terms.
MIR. DAVIS was frequently interrupted by
calls to order, and finally declared, when TAX
ing his seat, that he withdrew his request for
leave to be excused from voting, and said he
should vote for the bill.
Those Members who voted against the Bill
were
Messrs. John Quincy Adams, Ashmun,
Cranston, Culver, Delano, Giddings. Grinnel,
! Hudson, Daniel p. King, Root, Severance,
Suohm, Tilden, Vance-l4.
When the final vote was taken the follow
ing members severally assigned reasons, viz !:
When Mr.. BAYLY's name was called he
rose and said Mr.. Speaker, ! ask to be excu-
sed from voting. ] cannot vote in silence with
L G.I-
slider this bill virtually a declaration OF war.
made without Executive recommendation for
| | do not understand the Executive as recon-
mending declaration Of war. And made too
when we do not know that theinvasion ofour
territory and aggressive acts are sanctioned by
the Government OF Mexico. They may yet
be dsayowed, and reparation made. ! am.
therefore, unwilling 60 vote the declaration of
war. do not consider such a declaration ne
cessary TO meet the emergency. On the other
hand. | am anxious to vote such supplies of
men and means as will afford succour TO our
army and repel the invasion. must, as am
now placed, decline to do this, or vote for the
bill before the House. II am not excused |
shall vote for the bill, as consider withhold
ing the supphen under the circumstances as
the greater evil. MIR. Il. Withdrew his request
TO be excused.
When Mr.. Il. Is. HOLMES was called, he
rose in his place and said: s'Mr. Speaker,
vote ay, because cannot withhold supplies
from our army in its present condition; but !
solemnly protest against the preamble to this
bill, and publicly denounce it as base, fraudu-
lent and false''
When Mir. ALBERT SMIrH's name was cal
led, he rose and said: "Mr Speaker, vote for
the bill, but do so under protest to the pre-
amble OF the bill, as false in its facts and ope-
rating as fraud upon the nation.v
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-21

The LATE FLOUR SEIzunE-The Muller
b,dicted.-The Grand jury, on Saturday re-
turned true bill charging JOSEPH G. kerry
miller, at Paramount, with cheating at com
mon law, by packing in his barrels less
quantity of flour than is required by law, ., ana
by means Of false tare passing them of fol
full weight. The flour, il viii be recollected'
was stopped BY the deputy -four inspector, al
ter il had been put on board ofone Of our Lay
erpool packets for expectation, found to be de-
ficient, and was repacked at the mllier's ek.
nense subsequently,, the authorities thought
H., an EXAMPLE more signal was necessary 10
brsa a = M the practice, which. if continued,
would o destroy ifn had not already destroyed,
he character Of the Philadelphia importatons
Of bread stuffs, and hence bill was sent be-
fore the grand inquest, and Yesterday returned
as above stated. Upon this finding, MIR. KERN
was sent for, and on appearing was held IN
$1,000 bail to appear and answer the charge
Philadelphia Ledger.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-21
News OF the Day

A wealthy individual (whose name is no,
given) is reported to the London papers 10
have recently deceased. who has left BY viii,
the sum Of 100000 in trust to the then Lord
Chancellor for the benef, ofthe individual who
should clearly demonstrate the square of the
circle the interest until the condition of the
viii is complied with, TO be paid TO one Of
the colleges at Cambridge, it is believed St.
Johns College.
The Methodist Episcopal General Conference,
South, is now in session in Petersburg, Va.
The Maryland Mining Comp@,y's Rail
Road was opened on the 18th inst. The
Road is 9smiles in length and connects the
very extensive Coal Mines IN Allegany Coun-
ty with the town of Cumberland
Since TEXAS has been admitted INTO the
Union, California, has become the ".9sylun,"
for all scape- graces and instead of the enigmat-
ical letters &c T. r." being appended to the
names Of all who "leave for parts unknown"
the letters &C T. c." will hereafter be used
A man in Kentucky has invented pill so
powerful strong in its operation, that it will
work off the ughtest pair of boots
In the single County of Mercer, Pennsyl-
yana, there are now erecting fourteen new
Iron Furnaces.
The Lexington (va.) Gazette Office is OF.
fercd for sale. The materials are good. Pos
session given in September next.
Fashion" has again been victorious In a
race over the Canton Course on the 18th inst,
she beat Orator" and took the purse of 5000.
The Legislature of .Near York adjourned
sine die on the 18th inst, after session of l2S
days.
Two Pennsylvania scoolly heads fought
duel near Mercersburg, on the 4th inst They
fought with shot guns, and one was wounded
in the shoulder
The "Hagersto,cn Torch Light" in June
next, will be published semi weekly, at 81 so
in advance.
On the 10Th u!t, the business receipts of the
Reading Rail Road were over 81 900, or at the
rate of $2,l70,000 per annum. This is the
largest business ever done in a single day by
any Rail Road in the world.
Vermont has more Revolutionary Pension
ers, in proportion to her population, than any
other State in the Union.
A new material for roofing houses has been
invented by two gentlemen Of Pennsylvania,
which is more durable than shingles, slate or
tin, as brilliant as glass, fire and water proof,
red, blue, green or any other color that may be
desired and is non-conductor of electricity,
a reflector of heat, cheaper than tin, lighter
than slate, is almost indestructible by time or
weather, and SO easily put on that the largest
roof can be covered in single day.
The Charlottesville (Va) Advocate states
that the ravages of the fly in Eastern Virginia
have appeared to an extent heretofore UMPIRE
cedented.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-21
GEN ERAL MUSTER.

We have been repeatedly asked during the
past week why the "REsNESrAL PARADE"
was not published as uSual-and when the
General Muster was 10 take placel To the
first we replied that we did not know to the
second query we replied tina, an Orderly Ser
jeant told us, that Second Lieutenant told
him, that First Lieutenant told him, thar a
Captain told him. that Major told him. that
the Colonel told him that the General Muster
was to take place on Saturday The sd iasi.
We wonder if the ''bold 9th" is disposed 10
reinforce Gen. TAYLoR2 Here IS a chance for
covering your "comslalks'' with glory
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-21

THE GIRARD CoLLEGE.--The splendid pie
of buildings for the Girard College are now
so rapidly approaching completion that they
daily increase in beauty, and amply repay nu-
merous visiters. The pillars of the northern
portico are all up, together with large portion
Of the entablature above, and the workmen are
engaged in commencing the brick arches
springing from the portico to the main wall OF
the building for the support OF the roof The
pillars Of the portico are now completely flu
ted, with the exception ola small portion near
the base of one. The western and southern por-
tcos having been completed long time since,
those Of our readers who have not been there
lately may Judge from the progress made that
the completion of the main building will not
be long delayed The marble pavement in
the rooms upon the second and third floors are
laid, together with two OF those on the first
floor. The pavement of the other two rooms
is all that remains to be completed Of this por-
ton of the work.-The two out buildings COM
menced about year since, to the east OF the
main building, are also nearly completed
One of them has been rooted in and is now be-
ing covered with copper, and the other is rea-
dy to receive the supports for its roof.--f'h'ia-
delphia Ledger.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-21

D1ws take the follow ing extract from the New
Orleans correspondent Of the National Intciligepccr,
dated the ilth inst
! The reported destruction OF Maiamoras and
the heavy loss Of the Mexicans, must, think,
lie exaggerated, as continued cannonading
was heard in that direction up to the hour the
steamboat left.
augur favorably from the fact that Gen.
TAYLOR intending TO return forthwith with his
force for, If he entertained any doubt OF his
ability 20 force his way, he would have waited
the reinforcements, which would so soon be
al Point Isabel from hence. About sixteen
hundred men have already been actually mus
tered into the service al this place. Such por-
ton Of them as are composed of our uniform
companies are probably nearly as efficient as
the regulars, as they are nearly or quite as
well disciplined, and are far superior in intel
ligence to the rank and file Of the army. The
new recruits will be serviceable, whilst they
are under drill, in performing garrison duty,
scouting parties, and fatigue men, reliey-
ing the regulars in these respects, and thus
allowing all the latter to muster IN the line OF
battle and the new volunteers will soon be IN
sufficient drill aud discipline to take up
their station and do good service in the field
Three steamboats, full OF volunteers have
leit here within the last forty EIGHT hours, all
in high spirits and confidence. presume the
whole quota must now be full, and that no
draii win be required. A regiment Of noun
led guhmen are rapidly organising IN the
country. who intend proceeding, by forced
marches by land, from the western Parishes.
Our Texan neighbors do not appear to nave 7.
responded to Gen. TAYLoR's call Instead OF
two hundred men, as reported, having gonIe
from Galveston, only fifteen went II Is said,
however. thew are organizing in the interior.
see NO alternative now for the Govern,
mcnt but A. once 10 collect an effective force oil
eight or ten thousand men on the Mexican
frontier.
We look for the next news with great anx-
iety. and will Keep YOU advised oil any thing
lhar may occur Very truly, sc.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-21

ScRAPs FOR THE CURIoUs.-lf taliow
candle be placed in gun, and shot at door,
twill go through without sustaining any lnlu-
nv and if musket ball be fired into water, II
win not only rebound, but be fiattened as II D.
red against solid substance. A musket may
be fired through pane Of glass, making me
hole the size Of the bal. without cracking the
glass; il suspended by thread II VIII make no
difference, and the thread VIII not even yi6ra'e
cork II sunk 200 feet in the ocean will not
Tise on account OF the pressure Of the water-.-
In the arctic regions, when the thermometer IS
below zero, persons can converse more than
mile distant
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-21

Hr Of tns Land Office 70 publish the resolution
IN such newspapers as may be most likely &c
give notice of the same.
Resolnion the Government OF the
United States to provide for the satisfaction d
unsatis6ed Virginia military land warrants fol
revolutionary services, and 20 reimburse the
State for judgments recovered against il fol
pay, half pay, or communication for similar ser
vices. Requests the Representatives in Con
gress from Virginia, and Instructs the Senators,
to press upon the Government Of the u. States
the propriety Of providing by law for the salts
faction Of such claims.
Resolution authorising the Treasurer 10 in
vest certain funds for the benefit Of the Cincin-
naiI Society. Directs him to invest in Virgin
10 six per cent. stock, or in SIX per cent. bonds
having the States guarantee, the money now
in his hands, OF which may be hereafter re-
eeiyed By him in trust for the benefit Of said
society.
Resolution providing that the register Of the
land Office shall be &c otIicio a member Of the
Board OF public works.
Resolution providing that the register OF the
land Office shall be ex oficio member OF CERTAIN
public boards. Makes him member Of the
Literary fund board, Of the board for the North
western road, Of the board for the Southwest
efn road, and OF the oOaru u commissioners
Of the Sinking fund.
Resolution, for suspending the fagof The State
over the capitol during the sessions of the
General Assembly. Provides that hereafter
during the actual sessions of either house, the
said flag shall be SO suspended.
Resol,aimsRuthorisin the preparation and
publication OF The sketches Of the laws. Re
quires the clerk of the House Of Delegates, at
the expiration of each annual session Of the
legislature, TO prepare for publication sketch
or synopsis of the several acts and joint reso-
Iutons passed during the session; and makes
1t the duty of the public printer to print, and
cause to be forwarded by mail, TO each dele
gate and senator, postage paid, one hundred
and fifty copies thereof. to be distributed BY
them among the people allowing the clerk
forty dollars for making the sketch, and the
printer TO be paid as for other printing ordered
by the House Of Delegates.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-21

Col. TRUEMAN CRoss.-The Marlboro
Gazette notices the death Of Col. Cross, and
says:
The death OF Col CRoss, under such cir.
cumstances, has spread gloom over this con-
munity. Every man who knew the deceased,
loved and respected him. His high-nnde
and gsntlemaniy department, and his brave
and liberal spirit, endeared him to large cir,
Gle of acquaintance. Col. Cross was ma
tive OF Prince Georges county. He commen'
ced life in humble circumstances, but hy great
industry and application, had amassed a large
fortune, and won his way to a high post in the
Army. Col. Cross served many years under
Gen. JACKSON, and was highly esteemed by
that distinguished man for his indomilable cour-
age and bravery. May he rest in peace!-
And may his friends be condoled by the reflec-
ton that he left name pure and unsuled.
chow sleep the brave who sink to rest,
BY all their country's honors blest.,'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-21
DEATH OF JUDGE sTANyagp.

The Richmond papers saaoaaee the ds.ih II the
Hon. RosssT srAsEAAp. one O. the Judges q the
Court Of Appeals. lie Was attacked 90 MoadAy ,
the llih 'asi, with paralysis While gagged 70 81.
Office. 10 the psspn.tiou Of oynioa. and died On
"Wednesday faIiowiag
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-21

eo-rhs "uSioS" says hat the rspor, elrculssius
over the eoanTy that MIR. PAKkSHAM, IN. Briss.A
Minister has protested against oar troops crossing
the RIO Grade" is witAout Foundation
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-05-21

N,whal hss become Of the "BssKEtrv AsaI-
cvtrvs.l eoeIrrEg' Was there not a meeting
srpoin,sd Coz .cmesms 10 The mouth q May, At the
Ansual Messiug IL October last