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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09

The "Blind Minsrels," graduates Of The New
York State institute, will give Concert tonight
at The Exchange. Their performance is said
to be very interesting. We lake the following
notice from the Norfolk Herald:
ave suspect the editorial corps Of our city
were blessed with pleasant dreams on Monday
night. Our neighbor OF The Courier has justified
the suspicion, and we can answer for ourselves
that our FIRST nap was broken, but not disturbed,
by salulalion OF musical sounds, which fell
mos, melodously and delightfully."- on our ears, wa
king the finest sympathies Of The soul, and lulling
il into state OF blissin forseltuness Of worldly
cares We have since learned that We we're in
debted for This refreshing treat of The concord Of
sweet sounds" 10 the "Blind Minsrels !" 50 called
Messls. HALL, TRUAx, TARBELL and GooDRICn,
now on visit 10 our city. The harmony of heir
instruments was very pleasing, and 50 perfect as
10 resemble combination OF sounds produced
from single instrument; while their voices, ming.
ling with il in sweetest concord, produced an Ell
fec! that must be ell before il can be conceived
described il cannot he.
"They give a concert this evening al The Odd
Fellows Hall, where the amateurs OF music will
be well e-paid Tor their attendance, by hearing ex
cellent music from choir, whose peculiar stua-
lion appeals to even nobler sympahies than those
which are awakened BY musical sounds.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09
THF RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
FREDERICK CONGRESSIONAL Dis


From Tho following letter il will be seen that
Henry Bedluser, Esq, whose talents ahd eio'
uuence in The Congress just passed away, nave
rained him much distinction is renominaied tor
CONGRESS. We lrus, that the Democrats OF the
Dislric, ii rally around him e'l rasse ana re-
turn hin u Congress.
We understand thai Messrs. A. X. Wood ana
Joseph r. Hackney have been nominated unar'-
mously al numerous and harmonious meeh
as the Democratic candidates for The county ol
Fredcrck-and their success is confidently count
Cd upon Messrs. Wall and Gather are The wing
candidates.
The Democratic meeting adopted resolution
approving of the course and services oil General
J. H. Carson, and regrelliug that ne could mol
again be a candidate. We share in their re-
grel, al The loss Of SO valuable ard esIlmable
delegate, us Gen Carson has proved hi,nsefl TO be:
"WrscHEsrER March ID, IS47
"Onr Two Conventions are over. bedlnSer
received three fouflhs OF a very full representa-
linn al the first vote determined pro rata The
hnsis being The vote (Democraiic) cast al the
last Presidential election. letter was read be-
lorr HE meeting from Mr.. b., IN winch ne ap-
Inrcd Calhouuism out and out, and declared him
,cll IN favor Of The nominee for the Presidency,
recommended by The national Democratic Conven.
iion. Upon The whole, matters were conducted
with much harmony, and The Convention adjourn
cd alter passing some spirited resolutions Lucas
received three or four hundred; Gabriel Jordan
iew the rest were divided between Page and
Blue. A more imposing and respectable body
never, within my recollection, assembled in
Winchester"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09

produced. Still, when consider what risks1 NJ
incur By diyison-what perilous consequeT
await distractions amongst US, and that Mr. Lar
vie is firm and Incorporating in his opposiiid1
to those Federal measures Tariff for protection
and United States Bank-that he is with he
Democratic party in support OF all The great PIN.
ciples held dear and sacred by the South, &c,
one, am constrained 10 give him my support
IT'S true did al one time express delermina
ton not 10 give my vote for hIm-bu was Die.
cipilale; farther and malurer reflection has con.
WINGED me was wrong. did think inee.irs
of the people OF the county ought 10 be he'd n,
the purpose OF selecting man who could reprs.
sent US more taithfuly-l agreed 10 90 into sucb
meeting tor such purpose-bu, was wIone-
and hope all those who thought with ne, wbo
we're urgent and warm TOR such procedure vii
come TO the conclusions 10 which have been
brought-abandon the idea OF calling meelit,
al March court for The purpose of bringing Oh,
candidate in opposition 10 Mr.. Harvie-a me-.
sure iraught with incacuable mischief, secuns J
with absolute certainty The election al WIZ
and, tor time al leas', the voice OF Amelia IN
the side Of Federal measures, long deteSled all
exploded by her.
| hone We have the magnanimi,y 10 bear wi,.
Mr. Haryie in his personal predictions l.
loves Mr. Calhoun, and 30 ought tn whole sou,t
for he is the embodmen,-ihe resplenden, I'll.
rious embo6imelt-0t southern principle an,
southern righi-lhe true and faithful expoutt,.
of constitutional law. MIR. Harvie is enlhuslas.
tic 10 his devotion TO Mr.. Calhoun, nor Tee. /.
be asha med Of II; the wisest :.ni most lea.ne. 4
this conlederacy need not be ashamed 10 i, 4
his feet and learn wisdom OF him-learn The srss,
principles Of the Federal Constitution alc r-
secret OF perpeualing our wonceI!u coniecels
cy. YET Mr. Calhoun seems 10 have some sog
Of an idiosyncrasy about him IN politics that IL,
always given him, and now gives him, a son !.
isolated position, has made him a son Il head 3
party in great party. To this source, prob.
bly,, may be traced MIR. Harvie's Alterations.
Lee us, in view Of The principles al sake. "a,
them over-acknowlcdge We have been precit
tate in av"wing determination 10 spl upopgos.
ton 10 MIR. Halvie. How eau Democrat y,
Amelia give his support 10 efforts Tor Ihe reyiya
OF those measures-a Protective Tariff am
United States Bank-ty roting fer Vac, ~.
stands up before Inc people II The county, an.
declares them 10 &c he issues III The Spring caa.
yass? He cannot, and protesting hs pfolour.
regard Tor The great doctrine, AL Tor principle
nothing Tor men," be cannot withhold hs vole
from Mr.. Harvie.
do hope we shall all be able 10 see the impn
priety OF calling a meeting al March Court, III
The purpose Of bringing out a candidate in ONO.
sition TO Mr. Harvie; that We shall ali--WMss
hands Ii is not his, is the peoples.
standard oil Southern rishis-ol the Union. l.,
Us all crowd 10 this standard, no mater who /.
bearer, what our predictions for OF prejudice.
against HIM. AMELIA
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09
NEW FORWARDING AND COMMISSION HOT
l.. H.. rIgg

HAVING taken House on the Basin, tenders h, ~
i vices 10 his friends and the public generally, {
forwarding merchandise, aud for the sae Of 81 "
staple articles of produce.
l.. n. T. IL The sale of Tobacco, will be assisted p
a gentleman, who, from long experience and s-she.
lodged Judgment, is fully competent Ia susteG hr
terests Of Planters. Feb &c"
W The Abingdon Jacksonian requested TO COPY
lNFALLIBLE REMEDY FOR AGuE AND
FEVER.-N0 Cure, 10 Pay!
nR PRICES AGUE AND FEVER PILLS a., ~
- ranted TO cure Agur and Fever IN from t~eH9
thirty hours, II directions are followed. Ten -
have frequently permanently cured the worst go
no iBstance have thirty been known 10 fail. Tue
prepared from simple vegetable medicines. LaeD ~
contains twenty Pills. Price 81 PER boz, % =
dozen. Planters and Farmers would ind II % sHeh \
terest to keep supply IN hand a. they may mus
large Doctors Bills The Pills can be pui " 70 N.
letter packages, and sent by mail al letter postage
propretors, in order prevent connterfsiis and
ton. are determined not to establish ngence' 4
ders must be attended with the cash. posi- PAID an
rrcted To DIR. I. J. KESWOR NJ -,
Bank Street, Petersburg, 'f9'ss s(
N. The money will be returned N esrfy Fl
failure. JnV -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09

Mr.. Bra1lon, OF The Senate, has suffered great
ly during his prolracted illness, and, though now
convalescent, will probably no, resume his seat
during the present session, as he is still confined
10 his ROOM He is encouraged to hope that his
health will be entirely restored and will, there
fore, moi resign his seal in The Senate, as al one
time he had determined 10 DO.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09
NEW YORK MARKET March

NEW YORK MARKET, March
Very little doing in -four; sma sales OF Gcrs.s
al dollars, generally held at u; SoutsH
brands6 6s 10 70; Howard Street 8 So.
The transactions in wheat are moderate :
Prime GeDesee is worth III 10 rs cenis-sug
ply light. White corn 80 10 81 cents; yellow 2
90 cents; oats SO cts
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09

The Hon. Richard NJ. Young, OF Illinois, vt
has been recently appointed Commissioner o;lh
General Land Office, in place Of Gen. Sheds
resigned, has arrived in Washington, and en;e!
Ell upon the duties OF his office.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09

". have examined The above statement. and hni q
corrrc, Il A. TiDBALL, Prr.t
JOHN N. BELL,
WIN. MILLER,
DR.. W. BARTON,
DANIEL GOLD,
yiRsisi.-Federick County-seti
The day Henry NJ Brent, Cashier OF The hanA d IL
Valley in Virginia appeared before the subscriber,
Justice ~ The peace III ana RAJ the count, nor.-a snt
made oath that the above exhibits stale 81 ~
said Bank on the Isl day Of January 1917, 10 The BE-
oil his knowledge and belief.
Given under my hand. this 9th day Of February, ~
j. =. RELY
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09
COMMERCIAL RECORD
BALTIMoRE MARKET. March I.

BALTIMORE MARKET, March .
Howard street -four dollars; holders geatls'
ly asking & II. City Mills -
Good 10 prime red Wheat Is 10 ! - an
ordinary 10 good Is to 25. While corn -.
50 cents, and yellow 50 10 81 cents. Oals =:
PHILADELPHIA MARKET, Msrcht
The flour market is less active. a sale q l-'
bbs. Pcnna. brands al ) 81; holders, howeT.
are generally asking co.
The supply Of wheat in market is small >sls:
TO moderate extent Of prime red al 1900. sac
OF yellow corn al 81 10 90c.; white is worth > /.
Sc. Oats a. 10 45c
Whiskey in bbls is worth % ~ TO DC
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09
TsHAREER MIcHAux, Secrelal

N. B.-Should The Democrats of Henrico mol
have appointed day certain for the meeting OF
The Convention, Thursday, the 25h instant, is
respectfully suggested as an appropriate period,
and The city of Richmond as The place for holding
H. G.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09

The Wing States lha. Hill Carter, Esq, has
been compelled by personal considerations 10 de-
cline the nomination as The Wing candidate for
Congress in The Accomac District We take
this occasion To correct An error INTO winch we
we're betrayed by misniorma!ion, VIZ: that MI
Carter was a, the Hampton Convention and &C
cep,ed The nomination. We now hear that MI
G.. was mol there.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09
JOHN c. RUTHERFORD,
Attorney at Law,

DRACTICEs in the Superior and Inferior 'o.''
L Geochland and Powhatan
Posi- Office al Loeb -LoRsLd, CooehlsEd
Ian 1o-c12m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09

STATEMENT or THE AFFAIRS or THE NEE
CHANTS AND MECHANICS BANK OF WHEEL
ING, aud Office al Morganown, the lllh ii Jannar
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09

The Democratic party OF The city Of New Or
leans have just achieved another brilliant victo-
ry. Al special election, held on The 9th Feb
ruary, B. 6. Fonteneau, ESQ.,, the regular nomi-
nee Of the party, was elected, by lis majority,
Representative in The Legislature from The 9Th
District. in place of L. ST. Martin, resigned
The Democracy Of the city OF New Orleans are
entitled 10 The thanks OF The whole Republican
party for the recent victories they have achieved
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09

II CoRREcrioN.-In the proceedings OF the
Legislative Convention, published yesterday, the
name of JAMES CAsrLEMAs was enormously in
serted as representing Page county. MIR. JoHN
MCPHERSON was in the Convention, and repre-
sen,ed that county.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09
THE ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, VA.
sa,n1dav MORNING. March s, ls47.
aMANuFaCTURE OF OPINION


Under this head the Wing classes The mag
nanl comments of the Democratic and most VI
the neutral press in every section Of The oh'oh'
upon the extraordinary act Of The Senate e1-
pelipg the Editor Of The Onion All these at
licles, The Wing gratuitcusly inslnuales, were
"wrilen 10 order" from headquarters at WASH
inglon. Respect for the editorial fraternity snoula
a, least have dissuaded the Wing from so sweep
ing n attack upon the honesty and independence
of The American. press. The Wing employs 'h'S
emphatic language;
"Why, il is already apparent that The eion 10 :,
raise Storm about the violation oil Tue inc'y VI
The press, has proved utterly abouive-anh even
hose who took al FIRST the highest ground on 'he
subiec, are already ashamed al The ridiculous
position they occupy, and arc quite ANXIOUS 10
retreat from it,"
Admit that The free press Of The United S'h'ea
are thus induced by bribery and "oIdrrs" 10
depouuce tbs action OF the Senate, will The wing
also rop,epd that The resolutions on The same sub
iscr, by The people OF Virginia, in their primary
meetings, are 10 be traced To the same source
Every day we receive and publish The proceedings
Of the people of Virginia, showing that public IN
dignalion is genuine and ardent. The Wing VIII
scarcely attribute them 10 "ordeTs" from wash
ngon. Ifil does, however, il insults not only The
press but the people
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09

CLOSE OF THE THOMAS AND LIE
GRAND CASE-Our readers will doubtless be
pleased to learn that the House of Delegates
having become wearied and disguised with The in
vsstisatlon OF he uniounded charges brought By
tx Governor Thomas, against Judge LIE Grand
Yesterday dismissed the case. The resolutions
adopted, are sucn as we're expected, with regard TO
the purity of the character OF Judge LIE Grand,
and his entire innocence OF all semblance OF par
licipalion in the charges brought against him.
Baltimore Sun.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09

STATE OF THE BANK OF THE VALLEY, II
VIRGINIA, including lis Offices oil Discount and ~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09

FROM HE AhM L - w Z Understand lSdyS
the Union) that letters have been received from
Major General Scott as late as the l4lh February,
al the Brazos He was making every arrange
menl to remove The troops 10 the island Of Lobos
but, contrary 10 his expectation, the ten transports
which had been engaged al New Orleans, and
The others which had been despatched from The
northern ports, had moi yet arrived II IS certain
,ha, they must have arrived there from both ports
before this time The ordnance, too, had not got
10 lis place OF destination.
Accounts mad been received that the Mexican
troops were pouring into Vera Cruz, principally
in consequence OF the dispatches which had been
intercepted on the person oi Lieutenant Richely,
Of he infantry.
Il is also said, on high respectable authority,
tina, French merchantmen had just found lis
way into Vera Cruz with len thousand stand OF
arms and twenty tons Of gunpowder on board
IL remains 10 be seen IN what manner This vessel
eluded our blockading squadron.
is said that Commodore Perry, who eti
Washington few days ago TO embark in The
steamer Mississippi, (!alely repaired at Norfolk,)
within week goes 10 the Cult, TO take command
of our squadron.
Gen. Scott had not received any very recent
dispatches from General Taylor, but accounts
had reached him from Monterey OF The report
tha, Major Borland, with about SO soldiers of The
Arkansas mounted regiment, had been taken BY
The Mexicans; but il was also said that Major
Gaines and The mounted kentuckians were no,
there when the Arkansas dragons were captur-
Oh
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09

The Vice President retired from The chair OF
TIC Senate last nigh, abou, 10 o'clock, when Mr..
Alchnson Ia Senator from Missouri was appoint
e. t. the chair.
Eoh Houses OF Congress adjourned last night
abnu, ~ o'clock-a very interesting session,
which we shall review hereafter. Meantime,
we may say it has generally gone off well,
The notifications of the independent treasury
law were defeated by the pcrlenacous obslinacy
Of Mr.. Badger in refusing 10 have the bill read
twice on the same day; so that whatever losses
are sustained, may be fairly attributed 10 his in.
erposi!ion.-[ Thursdays Washington Un'0n.
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-04-02

compelled 10 fall back 10 Misr, aud there
awaitunlil The troops there stationed should
be ordered TO Camargo.
This is al! ths fault Of Gen. Scot for hav-
ing taken away the regular force from that
part ofthe country. Should Gen. Taylor bs
able to fall back on Monterey he can then
hold out until reinforcemsnts reach hin, as
they have some sixty days rations at that
point. But am afraid he is in a critical pos
siiien, having nothing but voluntsers with
him, he cannot have tha, confidence which
he would have, had not Gen. w. Sect taken
away from him the whole ofths most effec-
tive force, But old Rough and Ready has
determined TO conquer or die.
Santa .Anna sent him sNmmons 10 surren,
der ''Pell Santa Anna" says the old man,
sto come and tako moi have cenysrssi
with officers sof the army here, who think that
Gen. Taylor might fall back on Monterey.
He has some four thousand volunteers With
him, and | think they will fght 10 the last.
Col Curtis is stationed at Caaarge which
is hourly threatenedwh attack. Some 700
ofthe Virginia regimen. passed through this
place three days ago ON their way 10 joia
Gen. Taylor.--Should ihe General even fall
back ON Monterey, he will still have large
body Of men between him and Camargo, who
can and no doubt will take the place, and
then down on Matameras, cutting of Gen.
Taylor's supplies entirely. y.-EvaTy person 10
on the alert. Tho Mexienns say that the
army will tako this place in very short time.
Several of the better class of the popu latioR
are preparing to move TO The other side Of
the river in case the place SHOULD 5e recap
tured, as they know they would be killed. by
their own people Immediately. ?.
You will find this letter very disjointed in
its details, but you may depend on the cor
rccucss of every part oftt as | received il
frem high military authority. Yours truly
P. S.-Since writing the above, tho J. z
Robert, Captain Reed from Camargo, ar
rived this morning, and confirmed tho pysvi-
Gus report, viz: 5000 cavalry this side Of the
mountains. There has bsen fight at Bal.
tillo--ne particulars. The Mexicaus have
captured a train of 1876 wagons aud $50 pr-
vate mules, and are raising the very davil
with the traders. They have taken Peter
Hale's, Trainers, Tarnave's aud n,hcrs being
complete harvest for them. No mounted
men in this part of the country, with tho OK
cepiion of about ono hundred
Capt. Henrie, who recently effected his
escape in SO gallant manner from the Mox-
leans, has arrived al Matanoras, on his way
to his home in Texas.
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I'LL with safety they can wait no lsnger--,ill
forced BY the thundsrnss and knocking Of
the people, which will not be denied; Know
well, your constitution will bo born in Bit
terness and nur,urod in convslsion." Fer
let mo admenish this House, Ia ths crooked,
but significant spglo-saxon tongue of Carlyle,
that here, Too, as in France, il rulers and re-
.presentativss refuse tho timely correction Of
the abuses, errors and defects OF Govern
nent, 4" SOMETHING WILL SOME DAY DO IT
SELF In A WAY TO PLEASE NOBODY" If,
then, in truth, you are afraid Of the spirit Of
an imprac!cabts radicalism--if really you
fear constitution worse than the present,
wait not, l besoech you, till the whrlwind
and the storm Of popular coinmoiioa shall
sweep over the State; but PASS THIS BILL
Now--to-day, and claim 10 yourselves the
honor and gratitude Of other times, and rake
this session memorable, and this day day
long 10 bevenerated in the State OF Ohio
Let no man ask us to wait lsnger. Pass
this bill; be not afraid ofthe people. Tust
to them, the decision of this question, and
proclaim by your votes this day, The sincerity
Of your faith in their virtue and intelligence
to frame constitution worthy Of this great
semmonwsalth.
The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1847-04-02
From our Extra Of Saturday LAST.

TEE News FROM THE ARNY.-Gen. Taylor is
again in great peril, taking the news for authori
,ty. So far as heard from, however, he has met
the enemy with the heroic bravery which his past
achievements have taught them to expect, and
defeated force Of four times his own number
with terrible slaughter FOUR THOUSAND
FIVE HUNDRED is stated as lost by the Mexi-
sans. Gen. Taylor's loss is stated at TWO
THOUSAND. The account is, doubtless, some
what exaggerated, but there is little doubt tha,
bloody and terrible conflict has taken place
though sir thousand five hundred killed and wound-
ed in enc battle, if true, taking into considers
ton the numbers engaged, would make the oen.
test one Of the beodiest in the snnals Of war, and
argues an obstinacy Of valur on the part Of the
defeated Me1icans which their past conduct has
not led us to expect.
Gen. Scott has 5000 trssps with him, and ap.
pears 70 have Withdrawn all the regular troops
from Taylor to carry forward his operations a
gainst Vera Cruz.