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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-26
FROM THE SOUTH.

II will be seen from The extracts in another co
lumn, from the Extra Picaynne, that revolution
has broken out in the City Of Mexico, headed BY
the Clergy and National Guard, that Vice Pres
| ident Gomez Farias, who SO warmly pressed The
confscalion Of The Church property, has been
superseded, and Gen. Salas restored 10 power;
| Santa Anna still 10 continue al the head OF The
army.
The additional intelligence OF Taylor's posi-
ton is far from discouraging. II is based upon
Mexican reports entirely, and, even according to
them, Taylor has relreated to Monterey without
a general action. If there has been battle at
all, which we now seriously doubt, The impression
al Tampco was that Santa Anna has been wcrs-
ted. The Savannah Republican refers 10 lei.
ter from Gen. Taylor seen by Lieut.. F. OF The al
my, who was going post haste 10 Washington.
The letter says that
ale was sixteen miles from Saltillo, with MS
own and WOODS command, amounting 10 3ooU
effective men, and he was retiring quietly on
Monterey. His outposts were constantly retreat
ing before The enemy's advanced guard, or wna'
is presumed 10 be an advanced guard OF some
9UUOU men, commanded ny odHIa 1hn"a' -
men under Taylor mere all IN The hstess spuas
ami reaay for confict. The General himself, IN
The letter alluded, SAYS he wants 10 get fair held
Tor his Artillery, and that if Santa Anna wants
10 distinguish himself, he'H be Id II he dent
givs HIM chance The batteries OF The regular
Artillery with Taylor, are Washington's, WEB
ster's, Sherman's and Bragg s-N pieces. Eacn
Of these four batteries, in lie common pnrtanec OF
The army, are held 10 be equal 10 regiment AMI
a half OF men"
Taking The above in connection with General
Taylor's official letter of The l4lh February from
Aqua Nueva, wherein he says that the troops are
now conveniently encamped, and can readily
take IN excellent defensive positions when neces-
sary. we cannot but arrive at The conclusion
that his army is no danger. Al the same time we
are not entirely free from uneasiness in regard to
our troops stationed between Camargo and Won
terey. The fact that We have no late news from
that region, indicates that there may be some in
lerrup,ion Of communication by The Mexican
troops in that vicinity. Al Maamoras and The
Rrazos. no attack was apprehended, bnl they were
f,lIv mona red for any assault.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-26
THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.

the gross assaults oflhe Wing press. We Tejoice
10 believe tina, Gen. Taylor, though acting up0"
his o,en responsibility, is out of danger, ana we
cordially wish him to win new laurels we oe-
sire 10 do justice TO all parties, and CANDID anu
careful perusal of the whole correspondence sd
tisGes us that The course OF the Administrator
has been marked by discretion, prudence anu
wisdom. which merit all praise. We should oe
glad 10 find room for the whole correspondence
in our columns We shall recur 10 IL occa-
sionally, to ward of the ruthless political as
saulls OF the Wing press, made on The ers Of an int
poyJoug rlccif0n.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-26
TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS
EeODnlG Iberf i's

GRAND S IENTlFlC ENT
ON each evening the Incomprehensitle Fefl'
~ are hailed with rapturous applause by I'LL
and fashionable audiences.
In consequence Of numerous solicitations Leo
poid Albert has been induced to proIons rs
stay for a few nights longer, On which occasiofs
he will Introduce pleasing variety OF new an
unheaTd oil leats in Chemistry, Pneumahcs, up
tics, Natural Philosophy and Magic! |. has teen
whispered he must be The -
II Doors open at 7-curialn rises al 70 :
o'clock.
II Genllemen's Tickets so cents; ladies e,
25 cents; children under 10 years % cents.
II A splendid Band OF Music in attendance
each evening March 70
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-26

Ut
~ proclaim that ITO the vicors belong Inc spoilsand
that The nominee Of the Baltimore Convention must be
supported-wheiher he be Democrat, WitmOt a6o-
itonlst Mexican Indian"
This specimen of Wing justice and decency
appears in an article in yesterdays Wing, signed
"Hampden." The assertion is utterly unfonnded,
and must have caused blush Of shame on the
cheek OF the writer. While The Democratic PAL
W are in favor oi appealing 10 Inc patriotism,
good sense and Judgment Of their associates from
all paris Of the Union, assembled in friendly con-
sullalion as 10 the finest candidate 10 be support
ed for the Presidency, no one, save "Hamp-
den" has dreamed that the Southern Democracy
will sustain any man, who is not perfectly sound
upon The slavery question. That question over
rides party and il The North attempt TO push
upon us a candidate al all tainted in that respect
the South will stand up for its rights and touch
not the uncean thing"
Ii is mt true, then, that the Democrats Of the
South will support The nominee OF the Baltimore
Convention, should he be "a Wilmot Abolition
Isl The very reverse is tree, as "Hamrden"
must know. The Southern Democracy will 90
into Convention with The implied condition that
no "Wilnot proviso" man is 10 be nominated :;
for in thai event the Southern members will retire
and act Tor lhemselyes-and their union upon this
vital point will bring The North Ia lhrir senses
and force hem 10 present man who can receive
the support al the Southern Democracy. But
"Hampden" does not tell US what hr will do
should Wing National Convention dominate
as to charge that Southern Wings will sustain
such man for upon this question we believe
the South 10 stand as man. We, however, can.
not but express our SURPRISE iha, such an unfoun.
ded charge should be brought against Southern
Democrats by one warmly sustaining The Wing
candidate for Congress from this district, who, in
opposition 10 the votes oil his Soulhe IN associates,
voted against The 2Ist rule which excluded The
reception OF Abolition petitions. We do not be-
lieve that il was SO intended, but il must be ad-
miiled that this vote of Southern man was cal
culaled 10 give laid and comfort" 10 the North
ern fanatics in Congress. Their triumph in The
defeat Of that rule, was the opening wedge Tor
their further invasons of the rights OF the South
Had The Southern members formed an unbroken
phalanx upon that vital question, The Northern
fanatics would have receded from their ground
and became poweress, instead of gaining
strength. Yet "Hampden" cordially sus;ains the
Whis candidate for Congress who voted for the
abrogation OF That rule, and in the same breath
he brings sweeping charge against the great
body OF Southern Democracy, who unanimous
ly resisted The movement, that they are pledged to
sustain "Wilmol proviso" man. Let him see
10 il that his own friends are free from blame,
before he dares 10 assai The conduc, Of his poll
teal opponents. His attempt 10 make political
capital out of such a question mus! recoil upon
bis own head.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-26

To MIR. Beae, OF the splendid steamer
"Mouni Vernon" just placed on the Port Wal
hall line, we are indebted for Norfolk papers,
received yesterday al hall past 2, p. M. They
contain nothing new: The Mount Vernon
brough, up one hundred and twensy-six passen-
gers. We learn from Mr. 3, that at an enthu-
siastic meelingo OF the Democrats OF Norfolk on
Wednesday night, Mordecai Cooke, Esq, in The
Chair, and Cary Fenlress Secretary, Hunter
Woods, Esq, was nominated as the Democratic
candidate for the House Of Delegates, from the
CITY Of Norfolk. Mr.. w. is young gentleman
If fine talents and high character, and has our
cordial wishes for his success.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-26

TROOPS FOR MEXlCo.-Cap 0. F. Ed
wards company ot Volliseurs al This place, (says
the Noriorik Herald) has received orders 10 gel
ready Immediately 10 embark for Mexico. A
vessel, We learn, will be prepared 10 receive them
by he 2Tih inst.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-26
ROBERT A. MAYO, Gilman
RoB'T TATE WICKER, Sec'ty.

The Union says: upon the whole, j, appeaIs
highly probable tina, The political ccmpleSiun d
the next Congress must be decided by The election
which is soon 10 take place in Virginia. a le.
ter battle-ground could no, be chosen. The D.
mocracy Of the whole country looks now, as hcc.
toiore, with undated confidence and hope T. he
lime-honoIed energy and patriotism Of The OF
Dominion. The moral effect OF a Democrat.
triumph in Virginia, will be felt with inesis'ibe
influence throughout The Unionn
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-26
Iater from Mexico.

Byth way Of Tampico, Says the picayuns, J
we have daIes from The city OF Mexico 10 The
9Th February. These are fourteen Gays la'sf
Than any papers from that city we have seen
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-26

MARCUS ELCAN.
VNHIS individual died in the city Of Richmond
i in the year 1903 II he left any heirs who
are now living they, or any one else, will confer
a favor BY making known 10 me their names and
residence. JOSEPH MAYO,
Attorney Tor The City OF Richmond.
March 26-c2aw3w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-26

u We are requested 10 announce that Join
D. McGil Esq, will be the candidate Of .Ie
Wing party 10 represent the counties Of Maihe@'
and Mtd!esex in The next House of Delegaes.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-26

TyvlRGINlA BIBLE SOCIETY. The
Anniversary Meeting oil The Virginia rible So
cie.y will be held 10 ST. Paul's Church, in this
CIV, on the 6,.t Tuesday in April next The 9Th
OF the month. Auxiliary Societies throughout
the State are invited 10 send delegates.
March l5-lawtd
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-26

ID Il u G S.
THREE THOUSAND POUNDS COP
i PERAS.
1000 pounds Alum
1900 pounds Nader
1000 pounds Salrpetre
500 pounds Alspice
500 pounds Race Ginger
500 pounds black Pepper
300 pounds Spanish Indigo
Receiving and for sale al the lowest wholesale
price. P. JOHNSTON, Druggist,
March rs No. 10, MAN s1fee'.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-26

DENDLEToN's PRIZE oFFicE.-The drawing Of
man Cani,sl $1,000, Whole Tickets only - 50;
halves / IS; quarters e2i cents. Packages for saie
che an until O'Clock. at
P.s. A 6us Scheme for Saturday. Capital $4,000!
Tickets $40. haIch 30
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-26
Boarding and Day School.

Mrs. CHARLES Fl. HYDE would norn
ltl her friends and the public generally, nat
she will resume the duties Of her School the ms
OF April. The same branches laugh, as hereto
fore, viz Spelling, Reading, Writing, Geograpn?'
Arithmetic History, and Grammar:
TERMS, for Elementary studies, 50 per quartz
I" for all other branches 81 per quar'fi
MUSIC.-Having engaged competent 'eac''
er. those wishing 10 do 50 can iaae Music lcssons
Terms. for Music and use Of Piano, $50 ioF Ten
months.
BOARDING.-Mrs. HYDE will also be ga.
10 accommodate six or eight young girls as boaii,
ers in her family, her residence being conTenleh,
10 all The principal Schools, should The paens
prefer their attending other than hers. She toFe'
10 mer, a share Of patronage by great attention
10 their morals as well as lhrir personal comio'''
Terms. for Board and Washing, $3.50 ic' 81
months. ,.a..
Retersmees-James Bosher Thomas +. tll,'
Elder James Henshal, Col Charles S. MoFsa"
and Thomas D. Qnarles. -.
Apply al her residence, on Cary Street !"
tween lst and Foushee. March ID
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-26

RICHMOND AND OHIO RAILROAD
COMPANY-A meeting ofthe Commissioners
of the Richmond and Ohio Railroad Company
will be held atlhe Farmers Bank OF Virginia on
FRIDAY NEXT, March &c, al 10 O'CLOCK
The Commissioners are:
VIM. H. Mcfarland, Nicholas Mills,
Henry Ludlam, Samuel Marx,
Jas. NJ. Wickham, il. Fry,
Guslavus A. Myers, Sampson Jones,
Bartholomew Slade John L Tate,
Horace L. Kent, Bernard Peylon,
Fleming James. Geo NJ. Darlington,
James Bosher, Jos. Il. Anderson.
Charles T. Osborne, March 25-N
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-26
FL, lie EigU.ry.
TO THE PEOPLE or LOUISA.

l was Inly sorry 10 see 50 much discord and
dissension amoDgs. our parry al last Louisa
court bit there isa baisam for every wound, and
permit me 10 present 10 the good people OF Lou
isa The name OF Granville Tlmberlake, gentle
man whose name is calculated 10 barmonise The
parry. Mr. T. has ever been warm supporter
ot The democracy, and has never been found on
both sides Of he question He isioo we'll known
in The county 10 need any euloey from my pen.
peopIe OF coed old Louisa, concentrate upon this
vel! ,ried Democrat and my word Tor i success
: ours. Voter in the lotrer partGf Louise.
Owens Creek, Louisa, March q.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-26

Could language express iloic uhqudt'he" ouN
general discretion in The judgment Of the COM
manding General We deem il unnecessary 10
dwell on this point; The letter speaks for itself
Armed with This lnll power, Gen. Scott, in
letter TO Gen. Taylor from New York, on The 18Th
November says: "My dear General, shall be
Obliged 10 take from you most oil the gallan! ofii-
GERS and men [regulars and volunleers] whom
you have SO long and so uobly commanded.
am afraid shall by imperious necessity-lhe ap-
proach Of yellow fever on the Gulf coast-rednce
you, for time, 10 Stand on The defensive" YET
with all these facts, The Times is compelled 10
conclude thai The unfortunate measure OF weaken
ing Gen. Tayor's command, was but part oil
the policy Of The Executive" and, according lo
The Infamous assertion OF The Wing N. Y. FL.
press, that policy wa, 10 sacrifice Gen. Taylor
and his brave troops, in order to put oul oil the way
political rivai
The Times characlerizes as "eItrooTdtna'y'
the following passage which appeared in yes'er-
day Enquirer:
$50 far from Taylor being ordered by the Co.
vernmenl 10 San Luis, we understand that they
were surprised 10 hear OF his movement towards
that place-and that his march was undertaken
contrary to The advice OF Gen. Scott himself, and
upon his (T's) own responsibility and in mo-
ment Of impat,enes. But we do not vouch loI
these facls-nor do we cas-, any blame upon Gen
Taylor, for whom we feel hlsh esteem ana aomi'
ration. This important subject will, OF course
be fully examined, and we prefer see the whole
truth laid before The world, before we condemn
any one prematurey"
Most unfortunately for the Times, under its F. S
head in the same paper, are published the TWO las
official letters OF Gen. Taylor, OF The 7'h and l4It
February, from Aqua Nueva. In The former he
says, although adrised By Maj. G-n1ai Scott Il
epaeuate Satil!o, / am confirmed in my purpose o.
holding not only that point, bul Mu position in ii
'front.'" Was our assertion, then, SO very 'exlra'
ordinary"2 Does not Gen. Taylor's own Ian
guage folly justify it?
Our object is not 10 cast blame upon Taylor Of
Scott-but TO vindicate The Administration agains
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
The next House of Representatives

In the carefully compiled statement the elections
already held, and the Iroale result of those 10 take
place, put firth by the Inion some weeks ago that pa
per gave the Administration majority of TEN votes
1t claimed member from Connecl icut--which the Ad
mnsraton did not get and ii gave the wings in Virgin
ia three. whilst they have taken Making these cor
rections of the Unions estimate, and surprising all its
other calculations to be verified by the results of the cleo
tons yet TO take place. the state Of parties according its
own showing, in the next House. would be Democrats
ll6-Whgs Ia But the Union claims two members
from Wisconsin. Now, it so happens, that Wisconsin
has rejected the Constitution framed by the Convention
and is NOT likely to be represented least in the first SEES
sion OF the next congress So that with no other gains
by the wings, there will be lie We need not remark.
however. that the Union puts down on the side of the
Administration all the South Carolina Delegation When
1t is rocollected that the official organ is ceasnp in its
abuse fthe great statesman of South Carolina the pa
tultonsncss of this classification apparent We are fully
warranted in believing that the next House of Represen
tatives will have a working majority Of Wing mem
bers
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
THE RESULT

our neighbors of the Republican bear their late losses
WIN colnmendable equanimity. We are always dispos
ed TO allow considerable latde the defeated marty, i,
making excuses 1t would be uncharitable not 10 do Gu
we are Wiling 10 let pass. nncha enged the remark
u lhe Republican, THAT the result of the lat, Concres
s,o'a election is certainly Of dependency ON
.e part Oh The Democracy Of Vgnia-ror is it any ev
'oence Oh an uniavorabe regard ly the People of the
principles and measures Of the Administration We
are willing that this idea should afford what consolation
1t can to the losers.
we deny, however, another assertion II the Reprl;-
can, that the Bedford District has been lost bv causes
personal and local nature operating in one If the coun
' "" 'he contrary, we believe from concurrent-tes
tlnony that Mr. Leake WAS by one hundred votes the
very strongest Democratic candidate that cou,d b,vo
been brought out This was the opinion of his comne,
ltor during the canvass and since We do not beieve
me personal and local causes alluded to derived Mr.
Leake OF score of votes his own county: whilst IN
ue other hand, his party proud Of him. as they had
reason to be- Of his talents and eoouence and
eNeed themselves every where with the greatest zeal
10 secure his reelection Let the returns Of Abemarle
snow whether there was detection ibere in The demo
cratic ranks, sufficient accosint for his d,eat The
aggregate Congressional there last month MAS 1905
whilst ii was but THREE less in AS viz: 1892. In
'he distribution of this vote, Mr. Leake in AZ received
" votes less than in AS and Mr. Goggin so MORE The
'o'e OF MI Goeea on the 22nd ult. was 9 more than
ne received in IA, when he against Gen Gordon
ne increase of nearly one hundred per cent Of the
wing majority in AZ that Of AS, can be accounted
f' therefore, only upon the supposon Of chan yes of
oPlhon-not proceeding from dsafIectiJn 10 Mr. Leaxe
personally but growing out Of dislike the principles
Au measures Of the Ad,ninstra ton which he maintain
Gu 'y his votes and influence The Republican further
says our defeat in the Halifax Dotetourt and Abingdon
'S'''c's all of which unquestonaby Democratic by
urge marties, have been oecasioned by neglect and
'oavlsons" In the last named District, this is true
mere were two Democratic Candidates in the field and
nf' ul'on, tile Wing candidate, though elected BY
Pufa'''y of eleven votes Col. Mcmillan received
sune eleven hundred votes less ,an his two competitors
1AS Is great Wing triumph, as The District gave Nj
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06

q ind in he 10 of le he ia ,xvip
leucr he,riny date
Jyvcu,rpe Anil u Isd9
tn H.. Ed;jo,s oSh Tho UL;r.
(,entIemep-Ihe course rursucd by a nor,on of the
Wings Of the county of Campbell and the town of
iynchourg towards MT irving our Congressional cand
use Is oeyo"u ehuu,a"ce nu' ne'ef'i'eeSs,
ornL, ~ no cons;dcrod '''' '''
In the first place. we had contested the District here
TO fore without success. We knew Of no changes and
from the best lights before u.s. We had no right 10 suppose
'"1 az ~, ~ N'''e 't"u oe ','','o. .,,
,mong nurseyes rro,,no au IF laca onas,;no IN A.
Nlosby and Or Saunders had their warm and ardent
friends each anxious and DESTROYS to see their elect
ca Nhiist uhd.r 'his s'a'e oil excitement democrat
coulo ,o'"o w. c "rs ''u Say W nun, II W" M Vo'e
G,r The county - and on tho o,bor b,Yl , NLo would
90 to Democrat and say TO him. ..if YOU will vote for
my favorte for the count y will vote for your favorie
lor congress- ana oy ,,s process MI irving received
p, haI % W.; on,i .o''a ass ' ,n, NJ AZ
Irving could have been elected no such Loroou could
have taken place. But the sequel has proved otherwise
hope our Wing brethren OF the District X elsewhere will
moi uofau us'o' 'S.e 'nea 'ia' we ie''i snileleny
that we are good and rna IN Tho Nh;g cams. al,hmoh
we have. on This occasion. proved Otherwise.
AWilIG OF LYNCHBURG.
We constrained say that this lisa very abortive at
tempt palate utterly indeiensibe of conduct
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
COMMON COUNCIL.

Alta called meeting Of the Common Council Of Lynch
burg nj the Council room, ON Friday evening the sou,
OF April, 1917;
Pfeseni--.Dohn NJ. Oey, President Henry Davis
Charles w. Christian, Michael ilar, Sampson Diugod
Jesse Hare Upton ID. Jennings and Paul Jones, mem
bers
The certificate Of Aug. Icft~iclr, Esq an Alderman
certifying that Sampson DIuguld had taken the ualhs
before him Common Councilman and the ceriii-
cate OF Samuel &. Norvell, Esq an Alderman certify
ing that Upton d. Jennings had taken the oals beiore
him as a Comnon Councilman, were presented 10 the
board and ordered 10 be filed.
On motion Of Mr.. Hare Resolved, That the sum OF
fifteen thousand dollars be raised by way o. evy to de-
Tray the public expenses 6 this cooperation the present
year-and The committee appointed 10 aIporilm the ley y
is hereby directed 10 report bin 20 raise that amount
And then the Board adjourned.
Copy-Tese,
y. ROBES, Crk.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
THE ARMY.
Asst. Adj. General.

The news from Gen Scot S army is Of much interest
We may daily eNpec, to hear Of hard fighting. W.
have no i,ar Of the result In the present tmrcr oi our
officers and sodic the idea of failure is not ior moment
tolerated
Weregrc to find that gallan, Nignian has suffered
severely before the lines of Ccrro GoIdo The Captain
JOHNSTON. mentioned in the details. as having receiv
ed Two severe wounds, whilst making reconnaissance Of
the enemy position is Joseph Eeglesion Johnston. the
son Of HE late Judge rctcr Johnston. Of Washington
county. lie was Captain in the corps Of Typographical
Engineers, and was lately made n I.u,0snt Colonel
of Notgeurs-one II The Cen Regiments. raising
He married daughter Of the lion. Louis Mel anc, and
is an officer of great skill and accomplishments. We
earnestly hope his wounds may not mealaetaie him Tor
active service
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-05-06
The District School Law.

The county Of III nry adopted tie district School by
majority of the lawful voters Taxes were levied, some
twenty school houses erected and the system put OPP
Grafton In the meantime there were somt who were dis
conented and the county canvassed for signatures TO
petition to the Legislature for resubmisson of the
question to the people. This authorised and as
we have heretofore announced the voters Of Henry by
majority Of nearly two to one declared in favor of the
system OF course, there will be no further opposition,
ana III less than ten years, the wonder will be thai there
ever should have been any.
In kanawha county, the District School system was
submitted to the people for adoption rejection The
question excited much interest," and the result was for
the system 679, AGAINST 23s being 203 over and above
the requisite majority of two-thirds
In Brooke county, the system has been adopted by an
overwhelming vote, some sixty or seventy only voting
against 1t
In Loudoun county, the other had for reasons which
do not understand the vote was for District Sch os
527, against them ESQ