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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-09
Correspondence Of ne ~ o. Commercial Bulletin.
FROM RIO GRANDE.

CERRALvO, Ocl. III io4I.
The mail escort from Monterey has Just ar
rived without the mail. They were attacked by
a large force under Col. Travina, about one and
a hall miles this side of Ramea, Sergeant VIM.
Scott, OF The Mississippi Regiment, on furloIssh'
private w. R. Parks, OF The Ohio Mouncd vo-
iun,eers. and the Mexican leading The pack mule,
on which was the mail tor the States, are all
missing, and are supposed TO be killed: The al
tack was made las, mig ht about eight o'clock; the
night was dark, the chaPparal thick, ana Inc Ioao
narrow. The Mexcans had placed themselves
in ambush on each side Of the road Tor from Two
10 three hundred yards. Col. Hindman, OF Mis-
sissipp Lieut.. FaIkner, OF lbe Mississippi Re
giment, and Lieut. Young, OF the Virginia Resi-
ment, were in company with The escort coming
down. The Mexicans are assembling in pretty
large parties all along the line They are get
very bold and eon1% 5G se a1 as ssy
sure 10 attack any train that is passing, unless
projected by very large force. II any thing
new transpires, will write you.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-09

We dare not hope 10 convince the Wing mat
the election in Pennsylvania amounted 10 re-
pudiation OF The Wilmol Proviso. That journal
seems 10 geek with avidity every occasion oil en-
lareine the forces Of the Wilmot Proyiso party,
so as TO show that ths South has no lrlends any
where. We have in vain challenged II to show
us single prominent Northern Democratic
salesman Or journal that stands by The consiIu-
,ional rights Of the couniry-and, as matter OF
party policy, ii now seeks TO place the whole
Northern Democracy in the same category, de.
spite the positive declarations OF many of its Lead
ing men and public assemblies. We have al
ready condemned the course OF Gov. SKUNK Tor
no, veoins the law in relation 10 fugitive slaves,
in fragrant violation OF the Constitution, which
was passed by the Wing Legislature OF Pennsyl'
yania. But, whatever his individual views may
be upon the Wilmot Proviso, we still conlenu
,ha, the issue was fairly raised at the late cleo
ton 10 Pennsylvania by the letter Of Mr.. Bnch-
anan and the speech OF Mr.. Dallas, and that the
Democratic triumph was an expression oil pubic
sentiment against the "fre.brand." We shall
not prolone the discussion-bu, the evidence OF
the Philadelphia North American, The Leading
organ Of Whiggery in that State, cannot properly
be discarded by the Wing. lfjournals Of both
sides concur in their conclusions on this poin,
can we find stronger evidenced The North
American says that The most curious and
ahsurd statement Of all is 'rhc claim so con-
hden,ly made by Mr.. Wilmol, OF the cleo
tion of Francis R. Skunk as the triumph
OF the principle Of The Wilmo' Proviso!-
There is nothing so ilimitable as human infa,u-
lion; bu, is j, possible that Mr.. Wilmo' was in.
fa,uated3 Is j, possible he really thought and
really thinks tina. the proviso, which has given
him Immortality, ,riumphed, or was strengthened
was NOT, in reality, wounded, and almost over
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-09

The official vote for Governor oil Georgia. Is
for Townes AZ, 800; Clnch Al, 93l. Democratic
majority 1859. Governor Townes was inausu-
rated on the 81 November. His Inaugural Ao-
dress is brief but comprehensive and vigorous
production. He recommends the improvement
of the means OF nle.communicalIon, anu 'ha'
the question Of The extension OF the western a"u
Atlantic Railroad, Of the important advantages
of whic he speaks most warmly, should De per
manenly settled. We hayeroom but lof a SMUT
extract:
"ProspeIily is every where seen ana ieh. u
exists not in theory merely, but IS acluai, poH.
tive pa bic, and nothing short oil rank IoIy
would suggest or desire change IN this respect;
But in the midst of all This, we are reminueu
that war exists between onr Government ana 1he
Republic of Mexico. This war was mol OF our
seeking. nor is our Government responsiole ioi
its consequences. Forced upon US by the acl Oh
the Republic of Mexico, have never enlerlaIh-
ed doubt, lbal justice 10 our own QUEENS anu Tue
honor of The nation, imperiously demand lis pro-
secn,ion with all the power and energy OF the
nation.
ultimately connected with the war, is ques-
lion of vital concern to The Slaveholding States
of the Union-should The pernicious principles
OF The WiImot Proviso, receive The sanction OF
Congress, and become The fixed policy Of The Fed
eral Government in reference TO lis territory here
after 10 be acquired, it would constitute case OF
Federal usurpalion TOO intolerable for endurance
An act repugnant 10 The Constitution destruc-
tive of our rights, and dishonorabe TO Georgia
as one of the parties TO the Federal Compact
should receive, as doubl not il would, the unl'eo
resistance OF every true hearted friend 10 1he
Staied
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-09

We are glad 10 learn from late letter. that
Ex-Governor Mcdowell was better, and walking
about his room.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-09
MICHIGAN.

An election took place on The Isl and ID inst.
for me mbers of The Legislature and member OF
Congress, to Gil vacancy occasioned by the
death OF The Hon. Edw. Bradley. A Geographic
despatch in the Philadelphia Bulletin OF Salur-
day afternoon, quoted BY The Baltimore Amer-
can, Wing, says that The State is reported TO
have gone for The Democrats, as usual, by at
least 10000 majority. This shows that Demo-
cracy is still fourishing in the great West.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-09

We are glad 10 learn from the Times that The
number of students at the Richmond Medical
College is considerably larger than that OF last
year and that "lhe Faculty are now in fail way
to reap The advantage, 10 which their past labors
and high abilities so fully entile them"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-09
ELkGANCE. COMBINED WITH ECO
MONTY

CTOD ART & DUNEIAN'S PIANO
- FORTES embrace all that an ELEGANT and
refined taste can suggest-a beautiful design,
true and graceful proportions, substantial wclk-
manship, and mirIor-like polish, constitute
some OF their external beaulcs-a telighilal
touch, capabi,y OF answering 10 The most .apid
lrile, the sweetest, so.,est, most bird iise rs
ever heard, while The richest, fullest and elandest
tone can be Numbered iorh Al will these are
some OF their internal "Reminiscences II nue
intellectual enjoyment.
The very moderate price al which they are sod,
The lille expense required 10 keep them in lnne
and their great durability, render them oIrc's q
economy 10 those who appreciate The Piano
Forte
The undersigned are he only agents Mcs>rs
Slodarl Il Dunham have in Virginia ana NoItn
Carolina, and sell the Piano, at New lork prices.
Uld Pianos taken in exchange ~ iair terms.
Particular attention given to repairing ana snnirs
Piano Fortes Planes for hire.
NASH & WO0DH0USE,
Booksellers and Stationers, ia Main S'feet.
Nnv 4
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-09
MORE pRoOF-The las, Lexington Ky.

MORE PROOF.-The last Lexington Ky.
Obsei yer contains a call for public meeting TO
take place next Saturday, and adds
awe are authorized 10 say, that Mr.. Clay
will address the meeting on he subjects OF The e1-
ising war with Mexico, the conquest OF Mexico,
its annexation to the United States &C., and will
present resolutions for The consideration OF the
meeingn
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-09
wv J. BIGGER'S PRIZE OFFICE, orro
w site Exchange Hotel

VIZ j. BIGGER'S PRIZE OFFICE, orr,.
w site Exchange Hotel.
lln, 80 who pant for yellow Soip,
Or wisI with cash, 10 a figure
Call ere the prizes all are sold
The "gc oSrs" can he had Of BIGGER
For To day Capitals: $50, 600, 10000, 5000
1000 1000, 1884, Of ! 500, 5 OF 1000. x :
Sales close al s p. NJ. IS Nos. ii drawn. Tick.
els only So shares in proportion.
Drawn Nos. Of Alexandria, Glass -:
60 63 % 50 z 20 II 81 43 So 65 81 10
Hall Nos. 10 43 So prize OF 800. sold aud
paid by BIGGER.
TURPlN x cos PRIZE OFFICE. No
i l0., East Main street.
Let all other Vendors boast rs they viii,
TURPlNG co. sell prizes siili.
Drawn Nos. of Leesburg Lottery Extra No -,
c3 81 43 ~ 4 81 81 90 10 T..
Half Ticket Nos. 10 43 90 Priz OF $50
Quarter Ticket Nos. l 6 I2} $40
Both sold and paid by TURPIN & CO.
Drawn Nos. Of Alexandria Lottery, Glass Il
GO G3 26 50 7 70 II 81 43 S. G5 II 10.
To-day Grand Scheme IS No Lottery, "A
drawn ballots. Alexandria Lottery. Class -
Capitals: 1000, 10000, 5000 4 000, 30c0
$500, S prizes Of 800 OF 1000, 10 81 SCI
lowest prize 100, &c, &c.
Tickets IS; halves 50; quaHers %. Sal
close al 5 o'clock al The ever lucky office Of
TURPlN & co.
Drawing received per Telegraph al 7o'clocS
Drawn Nos. OF Iceberg Lottery, Class u
10 SO AZ o. 3 9 GS CT IS &C 81 -.
Nov 9
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-09

ERRATUM.-In The Card of zone OF The
Peope," published in the Enquirer OF November
5,h The writer states that he addressed Inc voters
of Gloucester as well as Middlesex. This was
an unin,eniional eiror-and should have been
Matthews, instead Of Gloucester
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-09

We would remind our readers that Judge VIM.
Daniel, Jr., OF Lynchburg will address The meet
ing tonight, al The Odd Fellows Hall, on The
subject of the Richmond and Ohio Railroad. In
view OF the ability and reputation Of Judge D.
and the interest of the subject We may well cx-
pect very full meeting.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-09
COURSE OF THE WINGS.

Tn his able speprh 10 the late mass meeting OF Wings
in Newark, New Jersey, Hon. J. W. Miller remarked
that .sthe way peace nat by withholding ne
eessarp supplies for The icdr nut BY wiTHhnLptSo our
voTEs AUTHORS; not BY "nhdraning oar troops
from .Nereo, BrT ny WITHDRAWING Mr. FOLK FROM IHE
EYYeu1Iyg CHAiR. We VIII sustain The war Tor the
sake Of the country aud for IL" sake of the causes
which produced -n"i for the objects for which the
Executive now coniinu H. We VIII sustain II until
we can, under the Constitution and laws uhank God
the time il far disant place Al the head OF n'r ma
tional affairs one who will have the wisdom aud the
nerve To put end TO this nelorious war;"
We find the above in yesterdays Republican.
II The above be The course which The Wings
mean 10 pursue, it indicates considerable back
ing out on The part OF large number OF Wings
in this vicinity. In Mr.. BoIls' famous letter 10
Philadelphia, he unequivocally defines his own
views, viz not 10 acquire single acre Of
Mexican territory BY any means whatever-and,
moreover, to Withdraw our armies Jrom lHe1'e0.
We called upon the Wing AT The time 10 say
whether or not it endorsed Mr.. Bolts position,
and it replied, emphalically, that il endorsed j!
fully. Nor, it seems these views are entirely
abandoned. The way 10 restore peace, they now
say, is not by wilhdra wing our troops from
Mexico. And again as to the "no.lerrlory'
1fOuuQ GSSutHcu W sui. oouSj on's S"aoiS@A -
The Wing. Upon this point 100, The Wing 1--WE
know nothing OF Mr.. Bolts opinions) has Ycered
around. 1Ncss it was against the acquisition OF
a single acre OF Mexican territory. Now ii is
for Withdrawing our troops 10 the line recon-
mended by General Taylor, which he himself
saws would give us some seven or eight States,
and which we are to hold as our own territory.
Al the same time, the Wing advances The most
arguments (Which we shall notice
hereafer) TO show The folly and mischief OF ac-
curing Mexican territory! II we are 10 acquire
no territory, why not withdraw The troops entire
", and leave Mexico in the full enjoyment OF
her territory, Notwithstanding her insulting con-
due, towards us1 Why waste more money and
troops upon an idle mission2 The Wings, by
their course, have involved themselves in the
most arrant inconsistency Under The dread oil
public Indignation, they would appear 10 consult
the national spirit ye, their tricks and march,
yrcs cannot cover up The cloven foot OF hostility
n The honor and interest. of the nation. We re-
ioice lha, in few days they will be forced 10
show their hands before the country, and submit
their policy to The judgment OF the nation. The
responsibility they cannot avoid.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-09

RECIPROCITY WITH BRAZlL.-The
President has issued his proclamation, suspend
inc and discontinuipg duties OF tonnage and i'm
port in in the ports of The United States 50 tar as
p fs.nec, vessels and merchandise of Brazil, sa-
,i.lactory assurapcas having been given that that
mower had done The same in relation TO American
vessels,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-09

The Wing Stale Convention Of Connecticut
ba. come out for Mr.. Clay as President
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-09

The following communication VIII ur Iounu
interesting. We cordially concur with the wri-
ters views in regard TO the impolicy of seeking to
array The friends Of one distinguished Democrat
against another He forcibly asks, us not The
Democratic platform strong enough wide enough
and long enough, to support each" and every De-
mocrat who may be named for the high Office Of
President3 Committed 10 no one in particular,
we shall endeavor 10 do justice 10 all, and 10 de-
lend all against the attacks Of the common enc
NV. The writer's words breathe the finest spi-
ril, and their wisdom and truth must be obvious
10 all who desire the success Of our great prin-
cpes in the approaching election;
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-09

"LANGHORN Il AEMlSTEAD"
yIIEhave just received another small invoice
w Of The best chewing and smoking tobacco
Of the above we'll known band. For ale BY
Nov. 9 HENRY LUDLhM < Co.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-09

T lQUORlCE.-W We have a lew cases ~
IL hand, which we will sell low T. close cen
sipnmcnt H. LUDLAM c..
Nov
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-09

THE REVENUE STILL AUGMENTlNG.
The following are The returns OF the duties re-
ce;ved for The month OF October, 1886, under The
Tariff of 1912. and October, ls47, under the Ia
riff OF 1876, in The ports Of
Oct. 1876. Oct, lsi7. Excess.
N.wyo,k s773,2G7 81 sl243, 1888 oil $40 IT'S o.
phi,,5,lohia, III, 1874 22 IA, 500 Us .9b9o Is
nn,,;a,a,e a53is 80 76,799 % 1880 80
$500, 45o 4s sl,462. 1872 IS 1891 ,sal s6
:; c,vo, n Tariff of 1886, $50, 9al sc
Complete returns Tor The month OF octooeI nave
NO, been received from Boston or New orleans:
From Isl TO From LIST 10 Excess,
23d Oct '16. 23d Oct AZ.
Ro.,on s2Is 7s5 80 33I ,s62 SIS 1907 10
n Orleans LIST TO 9th, AUS 81 95523 20 ao'io y
sa7o 100 % AZ, 1856 81 l4s,ls5 50
Difference in favor Of Tariff Of 1916, si4e'iso 20
Add difference as above in New York. fhi- o, A, o.
ladelphIa and Baltimore, ''i,'' -
Total difference thus far In October IN ID .seo ~
vor of Tariff OF lc46,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-09

,hrown-by TIC election OF Mr. Shunk-n"n''na-
led, as he asas and supported By the anti pr0p''0
adherents and presses OF the Administration =
then quotes The Unions remark as follows:
n,In reply TO all this (says The Union,) we
have only 10 say that almost every VIM? paPe.
in PENNSYLVANIA made lhs Provisn an issue III
the las, election, and that no Democratic parer'
TO our knowledge, declined it-that all our NOR
nation leads us confidently 10 believe 'ha' 20
vernon Skunk is not now, and never has been 10
favor of the Prorso as practical mode OF dea'-
ing with the slavery questions and that, SO iar
from no response being made from pennsylvania
10 Mr. Buchanans slatesman.like and wen,
timed Letter, almost every Democratic Journal OF
that Stale which we have seen, published Inc
letter al length. and with marked editorial COM
mendalon. Most men, we apprehend, VIII re,
gard this un 'er the circumstances as VeIy-in'i
and satisfactory response"
The North American confirms the UnionS
view, as follows:
awe very much apprehend so, loo. And had
the Union added a further apprehension OF The
probable effect of such statements IN iessening
The consideration which The world seemed disposed
10 accord 10 the author OF the Proviso, we should
have united also in that apprehension"
f,he Wing will moi believe its 0son friends at
the North, its obstinacy can never be reached
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-09

NIEDlClNE CHESTS-tor families all
wi planlations-for sale by
PURCELL, LADD y co,
Druggists, 90, Coz. Main and li'h Streets.
Nov9
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-09

BUGGY FOR SALE "A beauiiiu light
ID Buggy, made by celebrated manufacture
in New York, and consigned 70 The suo>ciher,
will be sold low, at
Nov . ALIENS ALEXANDRIA.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-09

FOR BALTIMORE ASD PHILADELPHIA
p IN h The COLI.bBES, Cap. Par
s y;isssssssf1R. rish, will receive F,esh to-day
til Z. NJ. for The above places, ara Ell leave
he wharf al p. NJ. lloe-hcats u u, b. IN.
gagged al our Office before aciae srH down.
Passage and Fare 10 Baltimore only 50
Nov 9-ll H. LUDI.AM 4 co
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1847-02-11
DOW JR. ON THE MORNING OF LIFE

The lay sermoning Dow Jr describes life
al twenty, in the following manner
"My iriends--at twenty we are wild, wild
as partridges. There is no such thing as
tanning us; we ride that fierce, fiery, and
ihead-strong animal, - over fences, bitches
hedges; and on the devil leap the fve-bar-
red gate of reason, without touching the curb
OF discretion or pulling harder than tit
mouse upon he strong reins of Judgment
o, at twenty you are perfect locomotive,
going at the rate Of six miles an hour: your
heart is The boiIef-love is the steam, which
you sometimes blow off in sghs-and hope,
fear anxiety and jealousy are the trains that
you are filled with the exhleralng gas of
romance every thing 10 you looks romantic by
spelIs-even jackass philosophizing over a
barrel OF vinegar. You both girls and boys. ]
now read novels till your gzzards have sof-
tened into sentimental jelly, aud settles
into The pit your stomach. o know how
you feel!-you feel as though you like TO
soar from star TO star! kick little planets aside
take crazy comets by their blazing hair,
and pull them into their right courses-sit
upon the highest peak of thunder cloud
and daBgle the red lightning between your
thumb and finger as a watch chain-ihen
drive into goldng sunset sea and spout with
CELESTIAL syrens, OF pull the nose of the
BLACKBOARD in the moon-ransack all crea-
tion--knock few panes out of the windows
of heayen-and then ffutter down as gentle
as breeze, and find the object of your love
mendlng stocking by moonlight tina rs
how you feelt.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1847-02-11

PksskGE OF A MUsKET BALL THRoUHG TIE Hu-
MAN BoDY-A number of cases of the progress
of musket balls from the place where they wero
lodg ed ,have been observed by military surgeons
We have heard of very remarkable case,
where the musket bali s,rck the forehead above
the nose, and having divided in two halves, one
half went round beneath the skin, on the right
side, and the other on the left, advancing IN
contact with the skull. We do not ask our rea
ders to believe the poetlcal edition OF this TACT,
that the two halves bullets met again behind,
after having performed the circuit Of the head
in opposite directions, advancing with slight
Iy diminished force, tied, and killed an un-
fortunate man who stood ia their way; but the
fact of the splitting of the bullet, and the ad-
vancing of each half in opposite diroc tons, is,
unqucstionable. The singular progress of a
musket bullet from the forehead to the throat,
has been recorded By DR.. Fielding. At the rst
battle Of New bury.in the time of the civil war a
medical gentleman was shot near the ri ght eye.
The skull was fractured at the place; but
though the surgeon could see the pulsatOn OF
the brain beneath the wound, yet the bullet had
turned TO one side, ana could not be discovered
Various bones were discharged from the wound,
the mouth, and the nostrils.
| At the time of the second battle OF Newbury
the wound healed, and could not be kept open
but about twelve years afterwards. when the
doctor was riding in a cold dark night, he felt a
pain on the left side of his head. about the sal
monds of the ear,'' which occasioned a partial
deafness Having stopped his ear with wool,
he surprised one day in March 1870, by a
sudden puff or crack in his ear, when all that
side of his cheek hung looses as if it had been
paralyzed, and hard knot was felt under the
ear. Various tumors now appeared above the
throat. and in August, 1872, the bullet was ta-
ken out of his throat near the pomum Adami-
Frazier's Magazine.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1847-02-11
EVANSVILLE INDIANA. THURSDAY FEBRUARY II, 1917
A HEBREW WEDDING.

Major Noah gives the following account
of recent Hebrew Wedding in New York
A few days ago, Hebrew wedding took
place in this city between young couple.
who had beenengaged some years and halt
to each other. In order TO give all their
friends and companions an opportunity of
being present on the occasion, the Minerva
Rooms, in broadway were engaged.
The ceremony was TO take place IN the
afternoon, and the carriages continued TO ar
rive with the ladies' and gentlemen until 8
o'clock. The gentleman repaired TO the
large saloon, which was brilliantly illumin-
ated with gass.
In the afternoon prayers were said by the
officiating priest, and the ceremony of sign
ing and witnessing the contract then took
place, the bridegroom only singing the vari-
Gus obligations in use since the Babylonish
captivity. That concluded, canopy of
crimson damask was opened, and held BY
four young gentlemen, wearing the insignia
of, groomsmen,l and from an opposite door
the bride entered, dressed richly in white
satin, her head ornameDted with white flow
ers, from which was suspended a rich veil
which covered her face. A troop of brides
maids in white, followed in her train together
with her mother and large number
of ladies', dressed for the occasion. The
parties placed facing each other, sustained at
each side by parents and friends, the priest
holding glass of wine in his hand, chaunted
the marriage ceremony with becoming solem-
lnity-when the bridegroom, taking a ring
from his waiscoat pocket, exhibited TO those
around, him, TO satisfy them ofits genuine
character, saying in Hebrew, as he placed
it on the fore finger of his bride, $40! with
this ring wed thee, according TO the laws Of
Moses and seral" Then each tasting The
wine over which The blessing had been said
the bridegroom dashed the glass 10 pieces
in proof of the instability and insecurity of al
earthly blessing, and the usual congratulador
and embracing of parents, relatives anc
friends took place. The whole party thel
retired to a saloon to partake of various
Refreshments. ...-.
! The whole ceremony was so very impress
sive, that their wedding day will be theme o
conversation, and day of jubilee for the res
Their lives. So Jacob married Rachel, Mo
ses married Zpporab, and King Ahasueru
married Esther.