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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-27
;. CAPITAL JEU D'ESPRIT.

We receive from Trenton, n. j., spirited De-
mocra,ic Daily, "The Plain Dealer, edited by
G. A. Perdcaris and jos c. Pots. Mr. Perdi.
caris is personally known 10 many Of our citi-
Gems as an intelligent and accomplished native OF
Greece, and author of"The Greece OF The Greeks
He was at one time our Consul al Athens, and
some years since returned 10 his adopted country,
fully imbued with Republican principles. He
is an enlightened supporter Of The Democratic
policy, and we look 10 his editorial labors for the
diffusion oflight over the federalism CT New Jer-
sey.
The Paterson Intellisencer speaks in high
terms of the new Democratic paper, and wishes
it success Gin every thing but the propagation CT
lis political heresies" MIR. Perdicars explains
in an amusing manner why he should te good
"Locotoco"
"But why should The Editor be al a loss TO be-
Iieve how nalive-born Greek should reconcile
il to his taste 10 embrace Locofoism 7 Does he
not know that We were born 10 il7-does he not
know hat Promeiheus was the hrsi Locofoco, and
that the Powers who put an embargo upon the
lieh, and knowledge Of Heaven, Jove, and the
like of him, were the conservative Federaisls oil
the olden time2"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-27

Blu, The time for argument has passed by. In
a few weeks the new Tariff will go into full ope-
ration, and he people will be enabled TO decide
between the two systems. Time will show whe-
Their The new and liberal Tariff will cover with
"ruin" not only the manufacturers, but every
other class. Reasoning from what we have al
ready seen, we feel confden, that few years will
work out the triumph Of lie commercial mea-
sures Of The late Congress, and that protection"
will be cautiously slowed away in The gallery OF
antiques, like the Bank, "an obsolete idea"
We take great pleasure in publishing The loi-
lowing patriotic sentiments, contained in letter
from distinguished member OF the Wing parry
in the interior Of Virginia. They address them
selves with great force 10 The Virginia pride, and
arc we'll calculated 10 arouse enthusiasm in the
hearts OF those who are about 10 volunteer their
services for the Mexican war:
81 have myself fully approved The measures OF
the Government, which led 10 The @Iisting war.
| have - far contemplated With delight the bril-
liant success Of arms, tinged with no feelings
U! regret, except thai Virginia has not borne her
accustomed share in those stirring scenes of peril
and renown; and desire now 10 see our V!Ru-
MA REGIMENT organized upon basis as broad
and patriotic as The great national in,eres's ct
which they will be prepared 10 she'd their blood
a have no doubt applications for military field
Offices will be numerous. In my Judgment, oil !.
c.s involving that grade and distinction should
mol be The subjects Of application, recommenda-
lion, or solicitation; but no man who bears with
in his bosom Virginia denrt would, am sure,
feel himself at liberty 10 decline one, il il should
be tcndered 10 ni:g"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-27
Hon. TN I. WtsUNi
Secretary OF the Navy, Washington.

The Union says:
AT late hour this evening we received The Of
fetal reports from the squadron, which We lay
before our readers in another column. They
add another most brilliant and successful Incl
dent in The official records Of the war and in his
ms ance il is our gallant navy that tTumPhs. The
attack of Commodore Perry appears 10 have
been admirably planned and executed. We
have had time as yet only to give passing
glance 10 the dispatches, and we must reserve
more extended common! upon them ill to-mor-
row evening.
The county will learn with profound sorrow
that this achievement, full OF success and honor
as it is. has yet cost our nation and our naval
service The life Of one Of its most gallan! and &C.
compl 'shed young officers, Lieut.. Morris, bear
ing name already eminenlly distinguished in
the lriumphs Of our navy He has given 10 ha,
name, in his death OF heroic duty and devotion,
a new and more sorrowfui renown. His coun-
lrvmen will mourn his fate, while they remember
his patriotic vslor with gratitude and pride.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-27
GUN-COTTON.

=
We publish below a letter from The Distinguish
ed Professor of Chemistry al The University Of
Virginia, Robert E. Rogers, Esq. Though not
intended Tor the public eye, we have, for the bene-
fit OF science, taken The Liberty Of laying It's con-
tents before our readers. While in Washington,
lew DAYS since, we saw Numerous experiments
made with The prepared cotton brought from Ger
many, but they were far from as satisfactory as
those with Mr.. Rogers prepared cotton, TO which
we have applied the FIVE tests with thorough sue
cess. The experiments OF. exploding the cotton
on gunpowder, without affecting the laller, and
the es plosion oil the cotton, with loud report by
rapid percussion on an anvil, were curious and
entirely satisfactory We donb, no, Ina, Mr.
Rogers preparation is as pure as any lha, has
been similarly made. Who can say to what
degree OF perfection our ingenious Yankees may
bring this discovery; destined we are convinced,
10 produce complete revolution n the ammnni-
lions OF war, and full of value 10 our Union,
particularly to The Southern Stales7
We see from yesterdays Republican, that Mr.
o. A. Sirecks.. c.e,.lis,. mas prepared some gun
cotton, and II: 'H-nmas Tyrer gun maker,
on The ffs erain al about zen
PAGES, dro:- AK .. ohe-,nch
thickness. a.. =. vas increased for
several shol> a.. &: ~; was increased 10
uli; :wo a-a.6s We: =: &. was shot through
two planxs O. abou, one ZACH thickness each,
when, from the great expansive power OF The
gun-cotton, the pistol bursted."
Mr.. Tyrer, and three Other gentlemen, who
witnessed The experiments, pronounce the quick
ness of ignition, and the expansive power of this
gun.collon as great if not greater, than that OF
gunpowder. In Germany it is estimated at four
times The power of gunpowder, and by the delicate
test of the "muske, pendulum" a, the Washing
ton Arsenal, it was ascertained to have more than
lw,cc the power Of gunpowder.
The Columbia (Sou.h Carolina) Chronicle has
had an opportunity of testing The explosive qua
liy OF this remarkable preparation, through the
politeness of DR.. Elei, Professor OF Chemistry
10 the South Carolita Colleges, and enerains
mo doubt that i, will supersede Ihe use OF gun-
powder-if the cost of manufacturing will ad-
mi. Of i,-in a great degree. 1t explodes more
readily than gunpowder, and leaves comparative
" no sediment or stain behind.
alt is due DR.. Ellet to Stale, that on the an
nouncement OF the discovery, and some time be-
fore the secret OF preparing The cotton was re-
vealed, he made the discovery OF the agent EN-
ployed, and successfully tested il. Onr readers
will remember that we stated The fact in our pa
per OF the 4,h inst, and it was some days pre-
yious 10 that lime that We were informed OF ill.,
We learn that Dr.. E. has since discovered that
by adding another and cheaper ae,d 10 the niiric
the explosive quality increased. W. T. ma, mas
substitute tor gunpowder, and we hope 10 present
tito our readers next week"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-27
RICHMOND IN TIE FIELD!

From the Company order in another column,
it will tc seen Ina, Captain Carrins,on's Com
pany OF Volunteers Tor Mexico will be fully or
gained on Saturday ncx!-the number now en-
listed, leaving no doubt lhs, il viii he ful. a. that
time We rejoice a, ~ success which has al
tended Captain C's energetic ard spirited exeT-
iicns.
We are equally pleased to hear that Captain
Scott is raP;''y filing up Inc ranks # his Com-
pany OF GrcyS. Yesterday morning he had en-
rolled about fly recrnils. The remainder, wc
dub, aor, will be promptly made up lie de-
serves higt credit Tor bis interchangeable Zeal in
meeting the emergency.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-27

Colonel Burnett, the commander of the Regi-
ment of Volunteers from New York City, under
the late requisiliun, is an officer Of thorough
Military Education and has rendered good ser
vice in the Indian war of 1892 under General
Scott and afterwards in Florida, it is said, under
General TAYLOR
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-27
Correspondence Of the Baltimore Americana
DEPARTURE OF MAJ. GEN. SCOTT
FOR THE SEAT OF WAR.
".,,,,-,, "a
W,sarxaros November q

General Scott and his Statfare ordered 10 Mex
leo 10 give additional S irit aud direction 10 the
Army. This new movement is hc result OF The
recent communications and conferences Of which
made mention 10 my letter Of his morning and
has grown out Of recent events in Mexico, and
advices from The headquarters 81 the army.
Gen. Sect was 10 leave in the mail boat this
morning and has probably gone. His eestina-
lion is Tampco, but With large additional W.
ers 10 control his actions when upon The ground.
From both the Navy and War Departments, /
learn that every preparation is making for an a.
tack upon Tampico. The force commanded ty
Mai. Gen. Patterson will march from Matamo-
ras Town By The coast .h.ough Tamauipas.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-27
ILLNESS OF hon. JOHN QUINCY

ADAMS.-The Boston Advertiser o, Friday
last (says the Union) gives us the sad intelli-
eence that this venerable statesman was on
Thursday last seiz.d with a paralysis Of his lett
side. which for time rendered him nearly in
sensible He had jus, left the residence OF his
son, the Hon Charles F. Adams, in Mount Ver-
non street, in state Of health, when The gentle
man with whom he was walking suddenly per-
ceved that be was laboring under some severe
affection OF his limbs, and was obliged TO assist
him TO prevent his falling He was convened
back TO his sons house, and received immediate
medical aid A fer short time his conscious
ness returned, and he was subsequently much re-
Iieved, and able TO converse, and weafe happy 10
learn. was not considered in immediate danger
MIR. Adam, is, we believe, abou, go years Of age;
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-27

ALvARADO BURNT Net Inc scene OF
the double abortion Of orr Navy, which has been
transferred from a Mexican town to e'fy, IN
honor Of The great ,riuriPh-bn, the schooner
Alvarado, Capt. Hariiug, VI and rom Boston,
lying in the Georgetown Is. O. Bay, loaded
with lumber and naval sores. She was burnt 10
The waters edge and three Of her crew, asleep in
1he "a bin nerishet in The flames
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-27
THIRD ATTEMPT UPON ALvARADo.

4 letter from The Cult Squadron says hat Com.
Conner informed III Captains OF me s"verai
ships rha, he again intended 10 attack A'vsrado
with 1000 men. The following ships he lnIencs
10 anchor offrhe for Iess at The mouth o. he river
Tor the purpose Q! ormbarding ii-ti'sa'es m
berland Raran Po'omac and steam flsaIrs
Mls.iss,ppia an Princeton. The steamers vixen
and NcLane, with lie snnhoat> Rseier, Toward,
Pera and Buuila, will proceed directly up the
river and attack The orr.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-27

A correspondent OF the Lyachburs Republican
nominates Dr. Ivcyson L. TwYp,an, an eminent
Physician Of Amherst. as The Democratic canti.
da e for The Senate next Spfirg, 10 place .! The
present Wing Senator, Captain John Thompson,
Jr. We should lise T. Sc he Democrats Of hr
Safe ney, Spring conles! every point and bring
into he field their best ard strongest men. With
union and harmony, We can carry Virginia
lrumphanlly, and check The chncRlins q the
Gcornsn
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-27

We have been allowed TO make the following
extracts from leller addressed 10 his brother in
this city by young fellow townsman in Capt.
Masons company Of Mounted Riaemen. 1t will
be gratifying TO the friends ofthe Virgnians, who
are members of,hi. company, TO know that they
are we'll and anxious 10 Distinguish themselves
in active service.
CAMP BRADY, At CAMAR0o Oct. %, 1916.
We arrived here three days ago. after a ledi-
Gus march Of 100 miles from Maamofas, on
horse back, and in hourly expectation OF meeting
Canaies on the road with 500 Mexicans. We
only numbered in our company "A, all told; bet
We were prepared 10 give him warm reception.
Our rifles never miss hFe, and $50 yards Will
"hrine man. by any OF US. They are the pref
liest iule things YOU ever saw AMI as true as he
North Pole We are drilling four times day
Zone hour each) so as 10 gel US ready for action,
which hope will be very shortly. We passed
through The most beautiful country, between Ma
tamoras and this place, | ever saw. There is
Wild Turkeys, Geese, Deer, Ducks, Panlhers
and Prairie Wolves abound in innumerable suan-
titles. The weather here is very cold al
night, so much 50 that overcoats, coats and
blankets are in demand and The day So warm,
that a summer JACKET is uncomfortable. The
county abonnds in Oranges. Prickly Pears
and Pecans. The Mexicans are the strict
est Catholics | ever saw. | went 10 church
in Matamo.as and in Camargo, and don't think
ever saw more devou. people in all my life.
The Mexican women make no bones Of going il
bathing before US all, and they don't go in with
their clothes IN either. have seen some beauli-
iu women here lin Mexico They have sPlen-
did walk, and would make our Northern bellies
feel "Aal" 10 see them in their natural strut. They
are beautifully formed and with foot that would
defy the chsel OF The most expert sculptor. Their
principal food is fresh beet com bread and cheese
and they are fine hearty looking mulahoes My
old friends, the Cumanches, | have no, had the
pleasure Of seeing, and an not particularly anx-
ious 10 see them
Gen. Taylor's forces now amou 10 5000 at
Monterey with abon, the same number here, lin
volunteers about 5000 and regulars alb, u, 600.
understand Ger Taylor has ordered one regi-
meos c: Dragons here, thinking perhaps !ha, an
az = ..aJ,t lie made her as il is large pro
T.. Iwsn hey would give US brush"
d. y our ria 6 will &C, against The
-'.,ey bore The "bull's eye" in tar
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-27

The Louisa Senatorial eIerlcn AXIS place To-
day We deem i, our dn,y, for he las time 10
say TO the Spartan Band" thai their votes may
he necessary 10 nentTa!ize the Wing vote iiom tie
civ and to save our candida, ant principles.
For many reasons we regard his election as an
important one, and we anpea! 10 he Democrats
mol 10 ia Tier in their duty.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-27

notwithstanding which he has hitherto been able,
from the vigor Of his constitution, 10 endure nm
RENTED labor, like a man in the prime Of life.
We are happy 10 learn, however, from the
same paper OF Saturday, that the symptoms
which existed al the time OF The attack OF MIR.
Adams have materially improved since.
The Advertiser says: ave have ascertancd
from his physician, DR.. Biselow, that he has, in
great degree, recovered The power OF aFticula.
ton, and lhe use OF The limbs OF the affected
side, Ohe right and net the left, as stated by US
yesterday lie is free from pain, has The Jul
use OF his faculties, and though feeble, is able 10
sit up for Short periods"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-27
|. S. SHIP CUMBERLAND,


Sir: Herewith is transmitted copy Of a letter
from Com. Perry, accompanied by copies Of other
communications giving detailed account Of 5
operations with detachment OF The squadron in
The river OF Tabasco. The objects fshe expedi-
lion have been fully accomplished, and, BY the
desru lion or capture OF all he enrmg's vessels
a checs has been given ic commerce, by which
munitions OF war were, no doubt, introduced into
Mexico from The neighboring province Of Yucca
ian. Much praise is due TO Commodore Perry
for The skill and judgment manifested throughout
the whole expedition.
The department, wi!l learn with rcgre the death
OF Lieut.. Charles w. Morris, which took place
on he Isl instant, on board the Cumberlan nd, from
a wound received al the town Of Tahasco on The
26h I'll. He was an officer Of great promise and
his loss is I most serious one 10 The service.
am, very respectfully,
Your obetient servant,
d. CONNER,
Commanding Home Squadron
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-27

Rr Rev. DR.. Wm 3. Plumer has dissolved his pasto-
raj connection with the First Presbyterian Church in
this city greatly 70 the regret of The members Of his
charge, and Of our citizens generally. We understand
he has accepted call from the Presbyterian Church in
Baltimore, formerly under the charge Of tho Rev. W. L.
BrrckenIidge.-[ Yestn days flag.
We learn that the valedctory OF DR.. Plu-
mer 10 his so devotedy attached 10 him con-
grega,ion, the Sabbath before The last, was
a most eloquent and deeply affecting dis
course. Old and young left the Church 10 tears.
We regret that our city is atoul 10 lose The able
services of DR.. P. He was distinguished and
efficient champion OF Education, and his stirring
appeals will no longer be heard. We Iust how
ever, that The spirit he will leave behind will yet
produce the triumph OF that glorious cause, at a
not dislan, period. DR.. P. has the bes, wishes Of
our whole community for success in his new
mission
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-27
cAprIrpE DC rARAScQ

Tuesday nights Union contains the Official de-
spa;chcs from Commodore Gamer. We have
room today but for The following letter of Com.
Conner. The other dispatches CT this great and
successful achievement shall appear Tomorrow.
We rejoice that the Navy have had an ''oppor-
tuniiy" OF winning The praise and admiration OF
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-27
From liz Nsr Orleans Pieagnne Nor. III

use OF his iaculles and, tnouSn ieeole, IS aoie ~
sit up for short periods"
From Ms Nsc Orleans Picagnne, Nor. III
IMPORTANT FROM MENICO-MEXI-
CAN LETTERS OF Manifestations
lion has been received in this city Of The Tact that
the steamer Tay, in its last Trip from Vera Cruz
to Havana, took out three hundred letters VI
mavqus, with naturalization papers conierflng
the rights and privileges Of Mexican citizens
upon all who would sail under them. This IN
formation comes in IN a1thentic io'm. Il vas
expressed from Mckee on the evening oil The 3Oln
ut, and reached Vera Cruz in time Tor The Tay,
the vessel in which The letters Of marqus were
mailed, by which il was taken 10 Havana, and
thence il was brought here BY The late arrival.
A letter from Havana has also been receIvcd
announcing the arrival there OF those letters OF
marque. The writer was Of the opinion that The
Spanish Government would no: permit The lei
lers 10 he used in The port Of Havrna, but adds,
as naturalization papers Offering extraordinary
privileges accompany them, il is probable some
Of them may slip out upon our commerce despite
OF The vigilance Of The authorities.
We have The Malamoras Flag Of the IN inst,
says the New Orleans P!cayune, bL i, contains
nothing from Monterey. The Flag states that
Rober, NJ. McLane, Esq reached Maiamoras on
The 4th, and in the evening proceeded 10 Camar.
go, BY The Col. Cross. He lett Washington on
The 23i ul,imo, and, from his rapid journey, and
certain unmisiakeable sigma, il is concluded that
MIR. Mel bears dispatches 10 Gen. Taylor. De
would reach headquarters probably on The ll'h
inst. The Flag believes ha, the dispatches Of
Mr.. McLaue will notify 70 SOME extent, tn or
ders sen, forward b. MAJOR Graham The editor
further says:
I'VE believe that, in view Of the answer OF the
Mexican government, or rulers, 10 our paciflc
proposition the President has concluded 10 esla-
plish ard garrison posts olong our SOM =. boA':-
dary, from Tampico. - point on ;he Pacitc
several degrees South u latitude A.; that nc vii
appoint territorial governors, lufsrs, ana ciher
ministerial officers; that Ii. Un;'ed States Ie.
venue laws Will be extteded Owl lie new couh-
iry that people Of al classes will Re taash! @
read, and furnished with cheap goods; ard ina,
large supplies Of human happiness and virtue
vii b. speedily introduced"
The regular troops have ali been removed from
Ma'amoras-;he las company proceeded up the
river on The i.h inst. The 81 regiment Osio, aud
3 Indiana volunteers, are Low me sole guafdi-
ans oi The CITY.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-27

EXPERIMENTS WITH ALGER'S BOM-
CANNON-The experiments with The new l2
inch cannon, recently cast al Ayers foundry,
we're resumed a. South Boston Point on Wetnes-
day, and continued unti yesterday afternoon
In all j, has been fred 90 lines, at different ele-
yaiie Ms. with various cha rses, and fuses cacua-
ted 10 burn different lengths OF Time The main
experiment, was tried yesterday with perec, sue
cess, with he regular service charge.
Boston Poss, Saturday,
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-28
A Card.

THE subscriber takes this method to inform his
Il customers, and the public generally, that ne
has, for the present, removed his Boot and Shoe
establishment on the opposite side of the street,
next door to Mr.. Kinchey's confectionery, and op.
posite to Mr.. Dyers Auction Store, South SIDE OF
Pennsylvania Avenue, between 10th and llth
streets, where he be found at all times, ready
to execute any orders he may bo favored with, at
the shortest notice. and in the best and most fash
ionable style. He would also wish his customers
and the public generally, to take notice that his en-
tire stock will be sold, from and after this date, at
Cost, and no mistake. To those wishing to pur-
chase, he would say call and his stock, consist
ing Of almost every article size, quality and price,
in his line Of business, worn by gentlemen, ladies'
boys, misses, youths and children.
THOMAS B. GRIFFIN.
N. B. The subscriber has on hand between 200
and 800 pairs black and white satin, and black and
white Kid slippers Of the finest quality, at Vi 20
per pair. 1. b. U.
march 25-tf
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-28
FOR SALE.

TINE subscriber will sell, on accommodating terms,
the following property 70 wit: ,,.. .ne bKlCk q y
HOUSE now occupied for the publication m Of the
HnIIsEs and A COTTAGE, fronting on First
.,rss, sou,h. fronting the Capitol. Application
% SUI ~ m.da either at my dwelling, near the Rail
ro.d !, I.nmber Yard office, Seventh street, near
.ba can., where all kinds of BUILDING MA.
TEPIALs. together with CEMENT, CALClN,
ED PLASTER, COAL, &C., &C., can be mad
cheap for cash or short credit. n,,pny
fob III, ls4s,--H sonN Eo""a,
The Columbian fountain., 1846-04-28

TUDSON'S subscriptions
,) will be received at WIN. c. FoRcE's bookstore,
corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and 10th street, for
copies Of the Portrait Of DR.. Judson now in course
of preparation, and soon to be published under the
direction Of the Baptist Board of Foreign Missions,
at the following prices Lithograph on good paper,
25 cents; on fine board so cents; steel engraving,
on comman plate paper, 81 India proof impressions,
40 The Portrait is from Painting by Harding,
and il in size nine inches by eleven. feb 6-d