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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-20

TRAITORS IN OUR 'MiDST-We stated
Inc other day ID Il The eyes OF the Government
we're directed towards certain mercanl'e honses
in this city, supposed 10 be AIDING md o6e't'ns
the enemy. We presumed that developments
would soon take place, ami we are not surprised
al The news ron our fleet in the Gull, and
which appeared in the Picayune, OF Sunday
The house OF Wyl,e & Fig ma, Of this city, has
la,ey cleared TWO ships t ON his port, one fof
the Sandwich Islands and The other Tor havana
both osicaslbiH loade,, with cotton. Inc clear
ance Tor The Sand yich Islands was surprising,
and we then believed that the destination was
mere cover 10 an Illegal enterprise. What has
become of his vessel and its cargo-iime will ex-
plain. Without entering al this moment into
unnecessary speculation We n0rc know that The
ship Coosa cleared BY this firm iusead oil MAX
ios its way 10 Havana, was lound and captured
l,Y ore of our vessels oi war, near Aivarado.-
rha, il was he intention ofihe master and own
rs 10 violate The blockade, no doubt can exist.
We lhink il proper, 10 free American mer
chan,s from this outrageous violation OF law IN
time OF war. TO state, who are Wylle q Egana,
the parties composing this mercantile trm wy
lie is Sco,chman, al present abroad Eeana,
we believe, is Spaniard by birth. This house
is The successor OF The ccebra ed Lizards and al
present are the agents OF the great Mexican inter-
es,s in this country. They are said 10 hold the
powers Of attorney Of Santa Anna, though we
c,nno, vouch Tor this tact, oiher than by well sus
tanned public rumor The purpor, Of these re-
marks mus, necessarily suggest the inquiry, what
means exist TO arrss the efforts Of foreigners, who
may he found aiding and abelling the Mexicans
By national law, such persons can be sent out "i
the country or placed under necessary restraint at
certain distance in the interior This is The per-
soual restraint which is authorized-bu the mea-
sure Of SAFETY required by the republic does moi
STOP here-,he property OF the enemy 10 the ma
ton can he ,cqucsratrd until The war is over
and abundan, instances exist, where eonfseafion
has been justified by The circumstances OF agsra-
walton on the par OF the guilty.
We have much 10 say upon this subject. but
we close This article By calling upon The govern
ment no; 10 permit treason in our midst while our
citizens have LEI, their homes to fight those bat
tI.s necessary TO our naliona! honor and renown.
IN o. Jfsfsonian
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-20

THE TARIFF IN CONNECTICUT.-At
the Democratic State Convention held in Connec-
licul, on Wednesday, the following resolutions
were adopted:
Resolved, That while We entertain just est-
naie OF the general course of our Senator in Con-
gress, the Hon. John NJ Niles, we feel conslran-
ed 10 drnounce his speech recently pronounced IN
the Senate Of the United States upon The Tariff,
as equally unsound in theory, erroneous in fact,
Adopted, So TO 20.
Resolved, That for his noble, manly, and dec-
ded action upon the Tariff Of 1916, the Hon. Geo.
NJ Dallas deserves the high regard, aud admira
ton Of the Democratic party OF The Union; and
we hereby tender him the unqualified thanks OF
this Convenlion.-Adopled, unanimously.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-20

BY las, evenings Northern cars Col. Maine"
PAYNE, a gallant son ot Virginia, who was
wounded in The hip al The battle OF Resaca de la
Palma, reached his city, and will remain shor!
time AT The Exchange Hotel. The ball was ex-
trac,e by Dr. Renaker, U. S. surgeon, on the
24ih August, and Col P.'s general health seems
very good. lie is on his way 10 join the Army in
Mexico. The bali (Which we saw is large
musset.bal, and has a deep itdenlmen', from
striking the hip-bonc. The Colonel faceliously
remarked, that il was more agreeable 10 carry the
bal in his pocket than in his body
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-20

Charles Lewis and James Robinson, who were
convicted Of burglary ard larceny at The Term OF
the Superior Coui, OF this county, we're each, on
Yesterday morning sentenced 10 five years i'm
prisonmtnl in The penilenliaTy.
We understand hat the lauer convict by his
attorney, moved for new Trial, grounded on The
affidavit OF some OF The Jurors who tried him,
made some days after The verdict was rendered.
The affianis were willing 10 convict him OF The
larceny, bu, 10 find him mo, guilty" OF the bur-
elary. But Judge Fry very promptly (and, as
we think correctly overruled the motion, and
gave the sentence as above.
Hhceling (Va.) Times.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-20

IMPORTANT DEClSlON.-Thc Circuit
Superior Cuurt ii this county, Judge Fry yes
,eriay, on notion Il. cei hat an atti 'avit 10 hold
a defendant Ia hail in an ac;inn vi assumpst, was
Insufficient. although expressly copied from the
form in Robnsun's Forms 3. (as edition y
The ground ol The decision was that The affiav VI,
did no, Sufficiently shew 10 The court probable
cause To apprehend bat the defendant intended 10
depart from the jurisdiction of the court The
court said lha, The aft lavi should state some cir
constance tending 10 shew hat The defendant in
tends 10 depart, some int"Imaionihai he is pre-
pairing 10 depart or mus show some other cause
10 apprrhend H. Il Is n, >utfici nj that The aft
AMI states that H. mas good cause 10 apprehend and
verify he'irves hat The defendant intends 10 de-
part Hnceiing V2) Times.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-20

CASE OF TURNER.-An examination of
the case of Richard ]. Turner, the deiaultns
boos-keeper OF the Mechanics Bank OF Bal,i-
more, was had yesterday before Chief Justice
Brice OF the City Court.
II appears that The amount OF The defalcation,
(includlne S2a ,3o4 "a overdras of w. s. Birch
is $50 1877 g. Even supposins The whole Of this
sum 10 be lost, which Cannot be The case, the
Bank has reserved surplus fund OF nearl. dou-
bic the amount which will insure The accustomed
regular Dividends Bah. American
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-20

MR.. WEBSTER'S SPEECH-A LIBEL
ON THE AMERICAN PEOPLE-Mr. Web
ssr is, perhaps the most unpopular among all
the distinguished men in The Union Possessing
powerful intellect, and almost idolized by
large circle OF personal friends, he seems 10 EN-
brace almost every opportunity TO express his
feelings OF contempt for the character OF the
American people. He has on great many &C.
casions expressed sentiments which, il they had
been uttered by less distinguished men, would
have lost Tor Them all the esteem OF their fellow
men, without reference TO parry. Yet there are
men who are ready 10 defend every remark he
makes, and proclaim him the greatest and beat Of
American Statesmen. When he declared that
be would not aid the Government though The
enemy were Numbering al the gates OF the Capt.
tol," be found those who applauded The sentiment
In speech recently delivered by him in
Boston, be is said 10 have declared ! that
the American people are not in The habit If
rejecting upon The justice or injustice OF war,
bu. are more likely 10 estimate lis cast in dollars
and ccnLs
A greater libel on The American character was
never uttered. The people OF this country arc
averse 10 war unless il is absolutely necessary 10
preserve The rights and character OF the nation.
No people reflect more seriously upon the justice
OF war Than ours-none consider less the a amount
II may cost, provided ii is just.
(Ssp York Globe.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-20

PRUNING PEACH TREES.-The most
suitable lime for pruang The peach, as we'll as
FOR many other kinds Of stone fruit, is in autumn,
Just as the leaves begin 10 fall when Inc sap is in
downward motion. Al this period, more de.
cded eica,rizaion takes place, man when the
trees are pruned in winter or spring.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-20
ERnM TILE PACIFIC.
Accounts from The Pacific, Of Aug u, afford u
some Interesting particulars:


Accounts from The Pacific, Of Aug. - afford US
some interesting particulars:
On the Odd of July, Commodore Stockton as
sumed command OF The United States naval
forces on The West coast Of Mexico. On the
25ih The "Cyane, with The "Calornia company
OF mounted rifemen," under Col. Fremont, sail
ed from Monterey for San Diego, that they might
be landed Southwark Of the Mexican forces,
amounting 10 500 men, under Gen. Castro and
Gov. Pico, who were we'll fortified al the camp
vi Mesa, three miles from the "city OF The An
gels" A few days after, Commodore Stockton,
in The Congress-" sailed for San Pedro, where
he landed with his gallan. sailor army, and
marched directly for The redoubabe camp Of
the Mesa" When he had come within twelve
miles Of the camp, Gen. Castro broke ground and
ran for The city Of Mexico. The governor oilhe
territory, and The other principal officers, separat
ed in different parties; and on the 18th August,
having been joined by Col. Fremont and eighty
ri1emen, and by MIR. Larkn late American con-
sui, the Commodore entered The famous "Ciudad
de los Angeles" The capital OF The CALIFORNIA;,
and took quiet possession OF the governments
house. Most OF The principal officers were subse-
quenlly TAKEN.
army more than 300 miles along The coast; pur-
Try; routed and dispersed Them and secured quiet
possession OF their territory.
The Congress" was to sail in few days on a
cruise for The protection Of our commerce, and
The remaining vessels Of the squadron were 10 be
disposed with view 10 the same object, so far as
they could be spared from the blockade Of The
southern coast.
The Presidents proclamation, and the Con-
gressona proceedings in reference 10 the war,
were first received BY Commodore Stockton Gin a
Mexican accounD on The 18th OF August by the
United States ship Warren. from Mazallan.-
The flag q The Unilei States is now flying from
every commanding position in The territory Of
California.
The patriotism and courage Of the men who
accompanied The Commodore on his expedition
after Castro, are spoken Of in the highest terms.
Their march was trying and hazardous perhaps
longer than has ever been made in the interior
OF country BY sailors after an enemy
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-20

ENOTICE.-The Physicians Of Orange
County are requested to meet al Orange Novem-
Der Court, 23i November, for The purpose of ap-
pointing delegates 10 the Medical Convention
which conyenes in Richmond on the d Monday
In December. II is hoped that every Physician
in The county, who possibly can, will attend.
II The city papers requested 10 copy.
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Miles Amber.

orAcHINE SASH, BLIND. and DOOR MANI
wi PACTURER, and GLAZlER, IA l2th Street,
South East Corner Of Capitol Square, Richmond va.
Ocs. l5cf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-20

Col. Whistler, who was recently arrested and
tried by Court Martial, has been honoraby dis
charged from arrest, ard restored 10 his command
by The President, on full examination OF The
facts, The charges being entirely unsuslalned by
proof. Col. Whistler has heen ordered TO his post
in Meyico-[N o. Com. Times.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-20

SPANISH MARRIAGES.-The last num-
her Of The Franco American" published in New
York brings US an able article (taken from one OF
the Paris Journals) on the subject OF the recent
marriages OF the Royal daughters Of Spain. II
discusses the subject with especial reference TO
the influence of the Duke of Monlpensiers mar
rage with the Infanta ct Spain, upon The future
deslnies OF The French dynasty. The article
comes from the pen of M. de la MaItne, whose
fame as an author, a traveller, and member Of
the Chamber OF Deputies, extends over The Euro
rean continent We shall endeavor 10 present
our readers with the views il contains, either by
,ranslalng il, or b. giving synopsis Of lis con-
feniS
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-20
THE ENQUIRER.
RICH MOND, VA.
wednesday Morning, November 1s. 1876.
WING VICTORIES.

The fruits of Wing victories are dIssehs'ohs
Never in this country, during The present sehe'" d
ton. has a substantial Wing vicloTy-a victory
we mean. without The loss OF prlncipie-eeen
gained. They once carried their President IN
triumph; but The time Of rejoicing was sno'''
lived. They have lately carried The great stare
OF New York-delealing, BY pander'ns 10 un"o-
~ combinations, one oil the purest and moS' e.
lehsned statesmen Of this or any country ou'
heir sncce.s is doomed 10 be boo,less. Already
do dssensions appear. Even al this early cay
hsfore the new Governor has been inausuraleo'
before he has been able 10 rise from bed oil SICK
ness, they are josins each other about Inc IL
snl,s that are 10 be accomplished. Their leading
presses are al loggcrheads. Their prominent po-
li,cians swear by different gods. One IS ior
Webster, another is for Mclean, whilst 'hifu
resoluely adberes 10 old Harry OF the West
They all sailed out OF port together ont unheu
bv no common principle and relying on no ore
anchor. They made fair sailing whilst in COM
pany. but they are now becoming disunlled and
scattered with The winds, and although they were
hound 10 the same porl-the much-alked'ol
"spoils OF office"-il seems they are destined 10
be disappointed in The lruilion OF that. Matters
are so arranged in New York, at present, thal
though the Governor may be Wing, he VIII De
deprived of all power TO shower The bounhes OF
his Office upon his political friends.
We wish The Wings joy Of their victory, and
ioy of The Anti-Renlers and dsorganizers ihey
have taken 10 board with them!
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-20
"Hon. JonN Y. MASON,
"Secretary OF The Navy, Washington"

The reader will see i, stated in private letters
from the squadron lha, Commodore Perry, with
The larger portion OF The vessels, has gone 10 make
an attack upon Tabasco where some boats have
taken shelter that assist in keeping open The COM
merce Of the place.
Com. Conner describes in his despatch he has
been Joined, in all probability, BY The Princeton
and The Splfre-lhus considerably increasing
his means Tor Attack.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-20
2kfct)uyoopu asmatadrrr.

Except for a short time, from early IN Inc
no one moi acquainted with them, can have any
concep;ion Of The difficulties attending naval ope-
ralions on his coast. The north winds, during
The winter months, are sudden and violent, ac-
companied by high seas and strong currents
No Judgment can be formed as TO wha, momen!
they may commence Under such eircums'an-
ces, an opinion may be easily formed OF Inc dill
ticulry of landing body OF men ON The open coast
and also Ct The danger from the elements altend-
ing il. am. very respectfully,
"Your obedient servant,
I'D. CONNER,
Recommending Home Squadron.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-20

LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF WAR.
The Governor last night received the following
communication from the War Department. Al
our earnest request he pcrmi'led US to take CO.
py for publication, which we hasten 10 lay before
our readers:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-20
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON /!

We ase The following Interesting articles from
Monday nights Union. They Will speak for
themselves. l. wil be SEEN that the Government
have called II .ou Virginia iUr Regiment OF In
fantry. Il is unnecessary 10 say, that the OH
Dominion will promptly go her duty" We feel
authorized 10 say, that The Rendezvous for Virgil
mia will be al Guyandotte, IN the Ohio river:
ru. ~ Uo,l;r c,on J.rio, Nor I6l
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-27

cohol. The liver IS an organ Of great inssnsi-
bilily, and may. and no doubt often is, serious
ly diseased without the drinker Of ardent spr-
its being conscious of the fact, as violent at
tacks Of dyspepsia may occur from this cause
without his feeling pain in this organ. Ofone
Thing, however, be may rest assured. and
that is, greater or less impairmentof Of this i'm
portant organ will almost certainly be the Sc
quence Of his habit. Some Of the changes the
liver undergoes, resulting from this habit, are
enlargement, tuberculated conditions, and some
times total disorganizalion. Then the bile
will not be secreled in its usual quantity, or Of
proper quality, and thus digestion is impaired;
the bowels become coslive and torpid jaun.
dice follows, and not unirequently dropsy
owing either 10 the diseased state Of the liver,
or general debility brought ON by dram drink
ing. A. Z.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-27

t. ss How glorious is this invention Of writing where
by we can easily communicate to our absent friends
whatever may afford them pleasure or Improvement!
MEssRs. EDIroRs:-In still discussing the
effects Of alcohol upon the human system, we
remark that The organ which uffers most is the
stomach, And when the Offices which this
organ is required to perform are considered,
and the sympathetic relation existing between
il and the brain and other of the most impor.
tant internal vicera or functions, il will not be
regarded as small matter when a reckless
blow is aimed at its healthy action and nor
NAL or natural condition. We have remarked
before, that the delicate and veyeiy coating
of this organ is inhamed by the cause we are
considering, and that its vicarious Offices do
thus become deranged. We say further, that
the injury the stomach receives by continued
drinking of ardent spirits, is generally OF a
chronic character. And what makes this hab-
Il much more dangerous, is the insidious ma
ture of its advances and the apparent slowness
of its effects upon such vital organs The
habtual drnker or alcohol does not believe
that his stomach is being injured until he finds
himself seriously diseased and then. upon
consulting physician, he learns, too late,
that impressions have been made that cannot
be efaced-he is told, perhaps, that scirrhus
or cancer has been engendered. or some other
equally fatal disease. The pyloric and cardiac
orifces OF this organ sometimes become indu-
rated and contracted, and when tuis is the case
death soon ensues. When these orifces become
dlsordered it is very difficult for the patient 10
retain any food upon the stomach, as it will
be elected as soon as swallowed. And should
small quantity be retained it will be i'm
perfectly digested, and will give rise 10 very
d'sagreeable symptoms, such as datulency,
pyrodina, &c. Obstinate costiveness, or
profuse diarrhGa is also frequent attendant.
and emaclation to an extreme degree rapidly
follows. When the stomach and other chy-
lopolelc viscera become disordered, Dyspepsia,
10 It's most peace destroying form, invariably
attends the drunkard. The liver, next to the
stomach, suffers most severely from a long
course OF 'n'emperance, An able writer says
on 'hls subject, that Intoxicating liquors have
oeen known from the earliest ages to effect
'nis viscus: and the story Of Prometheus is
generally supposed TO alude to the effects OF
wine upon the human body; and the punish
ment 10 which he was doomed Of having his
l'ver devoured by vulture, was the penalty
Tor excessive indulgence in the pleasures Of
drinking" Other animals besides man suffer
IN The same way. Hogs which are kept upon
the refuse Of breweries and dis,illeries have
diseased liyers. And those who raise and sell
fowls are said to increase the size Of their lv-
srs, which are thought by many great lux
ury, BY feeding them with corn stepped in al.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-27

Mas. KERNER FoUND.--This lady who
mysteriously absen,ed herself from her sons
residence, corner Of High and Baltimore SITS.
on the 9Th instant, has been discovered in Phil
adelphia. A letter was received by her son
Yesterday afternoon, giving the description Of
a person supposed TO be his mother he Inn
media,ely repaired thiiher, and by despatch
through the Telegraph, received this morning,
informs that he found his mother, and would
return with her this evening. She is said to
have wandered from home in temporary
stale.of alteration of mind.--Bak. Patriot
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-27
BOOKS FOR SALE,

By u. Ward s. Son, al their New Store on
Penn. Aoenue, near Railroad Depot.
Classical Books.
Anthon's Cesar, Cicero, Horace and Sallust
Coopers Virgil; Andrews Latin Lessons Yields
Latin Lessons; Andrews Latin Reader; Fisk's
Greek Exercise.
School Books.
Emerson's Arithmetic, Parts I, 2 and 3 Mitch
ell's Geography and Atlas Wei ster's School Die
tionary; Webster's Large svo. Dictionary Schol-
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Smiths Arithmetic; English READER Smiths En-
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Goodrichs History of the United States; Good
rcb's History of France; Wilson's United States |;
Robbins Outline of History.
Temperance Books.
Life Of John b. Cough; Wedding Days; Jesse
Johnson and His Times; Autobiography of Re-
formed Drunkard; Death by Measure; 1t VIII Not
Tnjure Me; The Drunkard's Doom; War Of 1000
Years; Young Mans Guide.
Religious Books.
Bowers History Of the Popcs; World Display
ed; Hayward's Book Of Religion; Hinton's His
tory Of Baptism Backus Church History Coxe's
Life Of Melancthon Watts and Rppon's collection
of Hymns; Halls Help to Zon's Travellers; White
heads Lille OF wesley with an INTRODUCTION py j !.
G. Stockton; Christian World, by Rev t. G. Stock
ton Bible Companion.
Miscellaneous Books.
American Pocket Library; Confessions Of
Schoomaster; Art of Conversing; Something New;
Floating Flowers; Russel's France; Consumption
Prevented; Chase's Trial; History Of Lancaster
county; Bible Quadrupeds; Historical Collections; I;
Miriam on the Power Of Truth Young's Night
Thoughis Washington City Directory for 1916;
Forces Picture of Washington; Congressional Di-
rectory for ls4G /; Fosters Practical Bookkeeping;
Seares Guide TO Knowledge Sowing and Reap
ing; Lives Of the Necromancers
Together with many other useful Books. for sale
cheap at the New Book Store at the Columbian
Fountain Office. UPWARD IL SUN.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-27

FREsHET.--There has been another rise OF
waters inthe Roanoke river, which overfowed
ell the young corn planted since the 6rst fresh
ct this season. It is estimated that 100000
barrels Of corn were destroyed along the Roam
oke by the FIRST freshet.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-27

NnsARa.-W Writing Of them, correspond
ent Of q Rochester paper says: ns
The great Fails have an average height of
one hundred and sixty feet The measure
mentsmads few years ago show that 22,-
10000 cubit feet Of water descend this fearful
leap every minute--or 70l,0 900 tons Of water
II smsv wing power would be 4,433,000 horse
power Ia has been calculated that all the mo-
tivtpa yer OF Great Britain is pot one-fourh
afybis lighty momentum, m wv
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-27

A gentleman not much the better for an ex-
ira glass Of wine, said the other day, that he
should depart this life suddenly, aud slide in
70 everlasting nothin6hess. Upon which an
eminent professor observed that everlasting
nolh,ngness would have much the worst Of
.it.-Er.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-27

The DUEL-RUMoREp SUIcIDE-We men
toned some time since, the fact that two young
neh, connected with the "frst families" had
left the city for the purpose Of fighting duel
We understand that one Of them has asreturned
TO shis city, and that the other has committed
suicide, no duel having occurred. This is as
yet but 10 ere rumor, and as such we give it.
NJ Y. Herald of 2lst inst.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-07-27

" RIGHTs or MEN" in BosToN--A Boston
rumssller recently sued one of his customers
for bill OF liquor amounting to 5000, sold in
quantities less than twenty eight gallons, and
without license. The Court decided that
Mr.. Rummy had oulawed himself by selling
contrary 10 law, and hence had no claim on
The defendant Temp. .Adv.