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PROSPECTUS OF
THE aIXAMENER.

IN ,.spon,e 10 calls made npon us by friends in many
l portions Of the State, we hereby announce our in
tention Of commencing, at as early day practi-
cable, The publication OF semi weekly and weekly De-
mocratic paper Richmond Virginia, TO be called TIL f
EXAMINER. II is proper that this announcement
should he accompanied with frank statement If the
objects contemplated in the establishment Of another
journal at the Metropolis Of our Commonwealth.
Suffice II to say, then, that THE sDvAscrArsr % THE
DEMOCRATIC IN paramount 10 all other obi ects We
have In view Upon the fidelity OF its adherence 10
that cause and the zeal and industry which shall be-
exhibited in It's execution and management, the Exa
miner will its claims 10 the public confidence and
support. To The extent Of ts humble ability II will ad
vocae and maintain the principles and doctrines Of the
Republican Party as laid down by Mr. Madison IN his
celebrated Report and Resolutions II will sustain the
Constitution As IT swRI1TEs" not az understood by
those who adopt EIrEpixscr as the rule of its con-
struction.
Con6ding the honesty capacity and fidelity of the
National We shall e1.end TO
questions which have so long divided this country, il
has faithfully redeemed the pledges that brought into
power; and the wisdom, frmness and patriotism which
have marked its general course ensite u to the conf
dence Of the American people without regard 10 party
Thus believing, will be our duty 10 defend II against
the assaults of the opposition whether those assaults be
made upon the Administration for its vigorous pro.ecu
ton of just war with foreign enemy; or for It's faith
(l adherence the true principles Of our Government
on questions Of domestic policy.
For the next Presidency we are willing to pledge our
selves support any good and tue man-good and true
TN every leading question: including that OF slavery
who may be the choice of majority OF our political
friends IN q Convention representing tile Republican
party of the United Staes such man shall find in Us
Jealous advocate, matter In what quarter Of the
Union he may reside.
Having thus stated the political objects Of the Er-
amner, we will simply add that the other important
designs OF public journal shall receive assduous at
trnlion at our hands. We wish to make II such pa
per in every sense Of the word, the times demands;
and TO carry out our wish, labor will be spared.
An experience, derived from several years connection
with the Press admonlsles Of the difficulties OF the
enterpze but promise 10 enter into 1t with deter
minaliun 10 surmount them.
TERMS.
Convinced OF the disadvantages Of the credit system
10 the subscriber well To the proprietor propose
10 pubIis loso for cash." The semi weekly Examiner
will therefore, be published a sheet The size Of the
Richmond Times and Compiler, at -four dollars per
mum; and the weekly comprising the most important
contents of the weekly NJ two dollars per annu
payabe IN all cases within one month from The pubca
ton Of the first number BENNETT DEWITT,
GEO. A. WRIGHT.
Lynclburc, April 20, lS47.
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ARRIYALOF MR.. WEBSTER

Hon. Daniel Webster aud Lady arrived IN
City, Gays the Raleigh Reeiser) on Siu,
last, by rhe Northern Cars, and are the cues
his Excellency, Gov Graham.-On SUNDAY,
attended The Episcopal Church On yeseft
the Executive Mansion was thrown open, ID:
community, generally, availed themselves ii
occasion, 10 pay their respects 10 the disiInsr
ed strangers. This evening, (MondayJ he L
OF Hon. William II. Haywood, Jr, vi. to
Souee, in honor oil Mrs. Weo>Ier at shs
large number OF our ciizens will doutrs
present. We understand that lis Mr. VETS
intention 10 proceed on his Southern journey,
morning. (1nesday) ria Wilmington.
A Public Dinner was offered him in riS {
bnl he was compelled to decline the civiiiy,
will publish the correspondence in our ucI.
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN GREENsylLL

DEMOCRATIC MEETING IL GREENSylLLl
AT a meeting OF portion Of the Democr,
parry OF Grecnsvile county, al The CouH h.
OF The county, on Monday, The 81 u May Is
On motion, Onis A. Browne was called e
Chair and Joseph Turner appoinied Secu;
The object OF the meeting having been eSTi
ed by The Chairman, on motion Il ID. a, c
borne Esq The following preamble ana Ies,
tons were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, j, has p'eased an all wise p
dence 10 deprive Us OF mos, distinguishes
usetu! citizen, and this Congressional Di>llc
lis amcnled and talented Representative, lh-
Hon. George G. Dromgoole, who,e cea,h
deeply feel and depiore and whereas, !
soon become necessary 10 fill the vacancy &.
unhappiy produced) BY another election,
IHe,eto,c Resoired, Tha, we sensiby lee 4
deplore The loss ui our estimable and dS,lngur
cd Representative, the late Hon George G. Dr.
soolc, whose valuable services and anna
qualities endeaied him, net only 70 his Di,f
bu, 10 his country.
Resolred, That we recommend TO The d.
counties, composing this Congressional Dis,
The appointment OF Delegates, 10 meet in he.n
OF Petersburg, on the ninth day Of June lel.
SelcCt CdHuludtc Iol HiC DSmoSihhl Ps!4
the ensuing election.
ResOlred, That
and they are hereby appointed delegates Of
Democratic party OF this county 10 NEE he
legaes OF the other counties OF this Di,ric
Convention, Tor the purpose of choosing car
date to represent this District, in The ne1l G.
gress of the United States.
On motion, the Chairman filled Inc tlar.
the above resolution by the appointment 81 D
Claiborne, J. Watkins Cook, Jr Thos F Ie'-
lno. p. lIardawav David E, Williams =
Thomas Avent; and on motion, The Chsl,as
and Secretary were added 10 the delegation
ResOired, That the proceedings Of his H.'.t
be published in the Petersburg RepubIita1 40
Richmond Enquirer.
Resolutd, That this meeting do now aiIaur
O. A. BROWNE, Chairman
Jos. TURNER, Secretary.
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Fer me E'r,ri'
NON ATInNs con q

DONATIONS FOX The IRlSH
The ship engaged 10 take the provisions To tn
ing poor of Ireland 10 now loading, and IL IL req
that all who intend 10 aid in this benevolent ohie
please send in without delay, that the vessel ~
during the next week.
We have the pleasure 10 acknowledge the re-,
the following since 29th April:
From John Baghy, Of King and Queen, IN t,b
sundry citizens, SfU.
From James T. Sutton and daughter Of Iiit
$40 -.
From John Hunter, OF Louisa G. H., $40.
From Mrs. f Preston, of Cumberland co, s.
From Z. Longiey, on behalf of the officer. az.
dents of Emory and Henry College, S66 10.
From family Of children, Of Albemarir count
fruits Of srf-denial, SO
From John Purcell, Of Richmond, $40.
From Good Hope Church, Madison CO., SD =
From DIR. Geo Harris, Goochland, hhls. Flour
Prom Mr.. Shepherd, Of Richmond, balr cola
From Mrs. Semple, Of Essex CO., box Cloihih.
From N. L. Willis, Orange, 25 bags Corn.
From James Dunlop, Of Richmond. IS hb- "
From Mr.. Morris. Of Lousa, 25 bags Corn.
From Col. VIM. Woods, Aibemarle, 10 bush. ,o'
From +. Hubbard. from the citizens Of Psluiii
bushels Corn. FRI
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FIR tic Enquirer
TO THE HONORABLE JUSTICES OF KIlG VI,

Gentlemen Our May Court Is coming on wb.,
plcation will be made tor licenses TO retail ardsif
shirts and other goods You have The power IN - "
these licenses; but before YOU ACT, beg sou In at
around you little, and see what number Of mi,.
able lille groggeries we now have among US IL
want no more OF these curses TO our county and
that already IN existence ought TO he put down II
YOU will scrutinize matters little, you can easiv
certain which they are. In the name OF God az =,
son and humanity, give MS no more.
never pass nne Of these miserable loathsomp =.
tf.rouS crogshops, destructive 10 vi,inr and cnr
in. u nrrais and the miserable visitrr- ioaps !,
lnnngng about, that do not thank 81 that
I'm the Egyptian code, allowing mo man 10 he us+lr
the Stale but compelling every one 10 enter In,
and place uC abode IN public register, that r-ms,n.
in Tile hands OF the magistrate and 10 describe liz ~
fession and means ol support" Vow, though few ! d,
believe H. there are many who regularly fffq1ent
places that cannot, and ought not To spend or li "
much time; Ii they were called upon TO give accog,
of tie means Of their support, they could net Go il
One fellow OF my knowing GOES twice DAY, A..
spends never less than TWO hours al visit. lie b
quenlly spends the day when there Is an extra gam,
ing ana lie .'a!embic Huid" consequently cirrpl
! more freely. And besides this, lie spends two e,,s
hours on mail days TO hear the news Tor these oa.,
are perfect Athenians. lie averages siI hours per t,
multiply this by 3l3 the number oil working DAYS an
il gives s15 hours dead loss o!time during III ~,
taken nom business. Eut multiply this by ,.pi, !.
number Of years he has kept il up, and will Keen il A.
il he dont die, und II gives le,'eU hours los; mot
than Two whole years time enogh IN master The h,i
part Of the learning Of the world. You thus see liz =
hurnce thrs. deiestabie d.vdens have upon our ubp
population, and some who lag claim 10 resp@e.sts
~ too.
What mus, the influence be on negroes: / e.
have thought more of this than tHe other evils s-,
Every hem chicken and egg that can be sa.heiei H.,
get; every bush- Of corn, and whatever else ca
picked up on our farms; aud all 10 keep up the tai.
III these .rogshops tor II must be Kept up by hook
crook by foul or fair means.
WORD 10 the wise ought To be enough. lbes you p
scruinize all cases oil application, ana usr Tie pw.
delegated you by laws, discreet! aud prudent,
Then will your proper dignity be maintained.
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Died, on yesterday morning, abou, 10 o'cloe.
residence, on Fr.nklin street, In this city, " -
TUS l.. WARNER, Professor Of Surgery ~ y,
cnl College Of this city. Ills funeral VII "
this evening, al O'Clock, from his late rssid.h.'
his friends and asquainIances are respeclioi9 ~
toaltend.
Died, In New Orleans, on The 9th April, IN y, "
year Of his age, after an illness Of several VI,
WILSON PRICE, Of the Parish Of Laloufche
Mr.. Price was native Of Virginia. lie va !. .
man Of high respectability, and leaves a"Hf %
ny friends 10 mourn his loss.
Died, on Monday, 18th April, after an NM,
days, At Spring Grove, his late reside nee 70 "
land county, Virginia, ROBERT MuRPhi' .
d.. agad about so wears
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Lynclburg, April 20,
For the ENQUIRER
REPUBLICANS OF THE SECOND CONGRESSIONAL Dis
TRIcT, AHoY!

REPUBLICANS OF THE SECOND CONGRESSIONAL Dis
TRIcT, AHoY!
The time is near al hand when you will be
called upon to select successor 10 fill The place
Of the amened Dromgooe, in the next Congress
Of The United States. | presume. in few days
his Excellency Governor Smith, when lie shall
have been officially apprized OF the death OF Gen
Dromgoole will issue writ OF election. ! am
reioiced 10 see that the Republicans Of Greensville
have moved thus early in The matter, and SET the
ball in motion, BY appointing delegates 10 Con-
yenlion, 10 be held in the town OF Petersburg the
9Th OF June next. hope the other counties in
The district, will meet on their respective court
days in this month"; and appoint delegates who
will attend The Convention. and, after taif inter-
change of opinion, seIec, some man who will con-
cenlrate the whole Republican vote; The motto OF
every Democrat, being "union, harmony, seli-de-
NAL, concession; every thing for the cause no.
thing for men,
Prince George Court will be held on the 18th
May; Mecxlenburg and Dinwiddie on the l7lh;
Petersburg on the Goth; Brunswick on The oath;
and Noloyay Court The Sd OF June. hope the
Republicans OF these counties will not lei their
Couu days pass without appointing delegates 10
The proposed Convention. lie, the Democratic
candidate be liz The field al once, and we shall
have no msgiyings as 10 the resul.
A REPUBLICAN,.
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W FAR The Lndiss oi Goochlant VI
Fair al Goochlsnd Court House Oh MONDAY. y,
May. for the benefit Of "IiEsKoS," he
Church, recently erected by their e1eriion,
neiehborhood Of Dover, upon which there . ,
now due, and In this way they desire and wv
lievs H. -
They will offer for sale great variety O
useful as well as fancy; aniongthem several :.
in the way Of female ingenuity They to'
hope that all who can, will assist them ~ =.
prise. Goochland. Wa!
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NEW PAPER.

We publish to-day the Prospectus OF The SEX
aminer," Democratic paper about to be esta-
blished in this city by Messrs. 3. M. De VIII and
George A. Wright. Mr.. D. conducted Tor some
years The Lynchburg Republican with great Vi
sor and spir and Mr. Wright is iavorahly
known 10 rs for his intelligence and industry
We are therefore justified in commencing lhi,
new enterprise TO the favor OF the public. While
the Wigs have three organs at the seat Of Co
yernment, it is but reasonable to expect that the
Democracy OF The Stale, largely in the ascendant,
should be ready and willing TO sustain Two cham
pions Of their principles. Though we sincerely
believe that The Republican cause was never
stronger in the Old Dominion il is all important
that the principles We cherish should be boldly
and efficiently advocated and kept prominently
before the people. We, therefore, hail this new
candidate for public favor as an able and valua-
Bile coadjutor in vindicaling the great Republic
can doctrines which have SO nobly illustrated the
history of VIRGINIA.
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FIR The Enquirer.
TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF
THE BRUNSWICK CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT

The lamened death of General DRoMoooLE
makes il necessary for new election 10 be held
for the House OF Representatives; and il becomes
YOU 10 look well TO the man upon whom the
honor of his seat should fall. Viewing The sub
lect in all bearings, know no man more worthy
Of the succession Than DR.. E. P. Scott, Of The
county Of Greensv!e. BE is, first and foremost,
a lroe and tried Democrat. He is a gentleman
Of fine education, pure principles and spo'less
character; and, wishal, Of much experience in
public life, and, doubt not. would be as accept
able 10 The District and The State as any man 10
il. Try him, fellow citizens; and, from long &C.
ouainrance with him, feel confident you will
never regrett DISTANT FRIEND.
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

The General Assembly of the Presbytefiai +.
in The United States Of America, win hold ~ :
nuai meeting In the First Presbyterian Chuila
city Of Richmond, Va, al II O'Clock, a. u, ~
day, the 20:h Of May, instant, and will Dr. W..
a sermon BY the Rev. Charles Hodge, D. d. -
Iator Of the last Assembly. ~.
J The Committee Of Commissions WI -
Lecture Room VI the above mentioned 1ns,
"Wednesday afternoon preceding, 81 ! ~
ceiye comm issions and on Thursday mc'h w.,
Of the meeting, At 10 O'Clock, for The ,ane ~
WILLIS LORD, Stated ClsK. d
ROBERT DAVIDSON, Permaosn'
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The May No. of the Literary Messenger will
appear 10 day. 1t is The best number that has
been issued for long time past. l, opens with
1--WE chapters OF the interesting "History Of the
Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia.
by Charles Campbell, Esq. The other conribu-
lions are Of very credilable character.
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MEDICAL COMMENSURATE Nap
al Medical Convention which assembled al N
ladelphia on Wednesday, was ORGANIZED "a,
the Ledger, one year ago, in \. York, by me-
ing in \. York OF number OF Delegates IL,
Medical Associations in various paris OF the cou,
try. /, was determined al this convention til
i! was expedicnl for The Medical Protest.
within the United States 10 institute a Na.icr;
Medical Association, Tor The protection 1. ..s
interests, for the maintenance VI lheir honor ar
rcspecta bi!ity, Tor lie advancement Of iherS ucs
ledge and for the extension Of their u>e;r h.
AT this first meeting several committees we're :
pointed, To report 10 the next annual meeting
the Association, now in session, upon mattel,
great interest 10 the Profession.
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LICENSES.-There has been a decided RI
luton in the State Of New York, On the subec,
granting licenses. A year ago, The people.
mos, OF The towns, on a small vote, cec!ded h.
allow the sale Of liquors. This year il is the a
er way, on much fuller vote Almost all Of.
loves leave The trade free, and depend upsna :
Ter principle than coercion 10 promote The ca,
Of lemneranCe.
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" NOTICE.-Delegates to the Genera !,
Of the Presbyterian Church, which IS
Richmond on the Goth instant, are h'f ~;
that free ticket, on returning, for IN, an
they may travel on the Louisa and Freden.',
roads, IN coming TO Richmond. VIII be graz
the close Of the Convention. ,n.g
by order OF the Board Of Directors q IN, !. a
Frederic ksburg and Potomac Rsllroa1n ,0" rr
Maya & W. MACMohoo'
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From Mr.. Myers, agent Of The Curtis Peck,
we received at an early hour, yesterday after
noon, in advance Of the mail Philadelphia pa
per OF Wednesday, brought by Adams Express.
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MARRIAGES

vi IUESs
Married, al Scottshurg, Halifax, Virginia. .,
ncsday, the 25th Of April, by the Reverend Y.
Clarke, Mr.. SAMUEL V. ELAN, TO Miss PAW
A. RICE, both of Halifax.
DT The Religious Herald and Christian Adyct.
onesfed In rnnr
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The Editor of the Kanawha Republican, Wing,
acknowledges The election of Ro A. Thompson,
Dem, 10 Congress.
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To Tie Editor. nj Tie enquirer:

You will please announce r. Il. Baptist, ESQ.,,
NJ Mecklenbure. a candidate 10 fill The vacancy
in The ID Congressional District, occasioned BY
III. death Of The late Gen. George c. Dfomgoole.
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n We are requested 10 stale that a post Office
has been recently established al Rappabaunock
Academy, Caroline county, Va.
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rrT The SWITZER FAMlLa W.
GRAND CONCERT, Of Sacred We e.
s.rumental Music, al The Exchange r. ~.
EVENING. For particulars, sec 81 !,
day.
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Iur bowilzers were not brought into The &C
;on bo, coming 10 The front al The close Of il, be-
fore they were turned, SO as 10 admit OF being
fred upon the relreaiing enemy, The Two inuies
before one of them got alarmed, and freeing hem
selves from their drivers, ran oil and among ths
esemy, and was thus lost 10 US.
The enemy proved TO be parry OF about lou
Californians under Andreas Plco, brotner Oh inc
late governor; The numbec OF their dead ana wouhu
Ell must have been considerable, though have
no means Of ascerlainng how many, as Just pre-
vious TO their fua retreat they carried Oh alex
ceptng six.
The great number Of our killed and wounded
proves that our officers and men have fully sus
tanned the high character and reputation Of our
troops; and The victory thus gained over more
than double our force, may assist in forming the
wreath OF our national glory.
have TO return nv thanks 10 many for their
eallantry and good conduct on the field, and par
,iculary 10 Capt Turner, lss Dragons (assis
tant acting adjutant general,l and to Lieut.. Emo
~ lopograp l.ical engineers, who were active IN
the performance Of their duties, and IN conveying
orders from me TO the command.
On The morning of the lib, having made am
balances for our wounded, and inferred The dead
we proceeded on our march, when the enemy
showed himself occupying the hills in our front
ing San Bernado, party OF them took posses
sion of hill near 10 il, and maintained their pc
si,ion until attacked by our advance. who quick
Is drove them from il, killing and wounding five
Of their number, with no loss on our par'.
On account Of our wounded men, and npon
the report OF the surgeon that rest was necessary
Tor them. we remained al this place till the morn
ing OF the liih, when Lieut.. Gray, Of the navy,
in command Of party OF sailors and marines,
sen, oul from San Diego by Com. Stockton join
ed Us. We proceeded at 10, a. M. the enemy no
longer showing himself and on the l2th (yesler
day) We reached MISPLACE and have uow 10
offer my thanks 10 Com. Stockton, and all OF his
sailanl command, for the very many kind atten.
tious we have received and continue TO receive
from them.
Very respectfully. your obedien, seIvan,,
J. w. KEARNY, Brig. Gen. U. S. A.
Brig. Gen. r. JONES, Adjnlant General U. S. A.
Washington.
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10 I(OlcCl lHc NtICndutS DIS ldl dS
but protest against remaining here as mere
wagon guard, garrison city with troops wholly
urilted for il, and who will soon be wholly ruin
Ell by improper indulgence>. Having been orr
siDaily ordered TO This point, you know The wish
es Of the government in relation 10 il, and Of
course your orders will promptly and cheerful
ly obeyed ! fear there j. ample use for US with
you, and We would greatly prefer joining you be-
fore our term of service expires.
All Information relative 10 my previous opera
tons, present condition &c, will be given you
nv Mr.. J Collins, the bearer OF these dispatches.
He is highly honorable gentleman, and was an
amateur soldier al Sacramento.
The Mexicans report your lae battle as hav-
ing been entirely favorable 10 themselves bu;,
taking i, for granted they never report The truth
we have fred salute for our rietory in honor al
yourself and Gen. Taylor, presuming, from re-
port, you we're both present.
Very respectfully. your o5di seIy,i,
A. w. DONlPHAN,
Comdg Isl Reg. Missouri Mounted Vols
| Should the horses or mules OF those hearing
This express fail, or Prove unfit 10 return upon,
have 10 request lha, they may be supplied by the
government with The proper means OF rerrning.
A. w. DONlPHAN,
Col. Isl Reg Missouri Vols.
Brig Gen. Wool, U. S. A.
Bsa'e If Sacramento defeat 81 he Ensap-
Coptarsof CAtAfsaAra.
HEADQUARTERS or The ARMY IL CHlHu4Hul,
Guy of Chihuahua, March 4;h, is47.
have lie honcr 10 report 10 you the move
menls Of the army under my command since my
las, official report
On the evening Of lbe s,h oe February, ls47.
we left the logn OF FL Paso del Nore. escorline
The merchant train or caravan of about 3l5 wa
CONS for The city Of Chihuahua. Our force con-
sisted OF 1924 effective men; III officers and pli-
Yates of The artillery; SO of Lieutenant Colonel
Eiichsl's escort, and The remainder lhe Isl rcgi.
ment Missouri mounted volunteers We pro-
geessed in The direction OF this place until The
25,h, when we were informed by our spies that
The enemy, 10 The number of 500 men, were al
Inseneas, The country seat OF Governor Trias,
Is miles in advance.
When we arrived, on The evening OF lhe 2S'h