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THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.

in the House Of Representatives, and been re-
elected by q constituency amidst whom he was
born, when the irrevocable mandate was issued
which now numbers him with the dead.
Nature had formed him for Statesman OF the
highest order, and, soon distinguished by popular
favor, his incinations and habits OF mind al once
directed him to the paths of public life. A clear
head and sound heart assured alike mistaken 10y
aty 10 his country, and inviolable faith 10 bis
friends.
When just entering upon manhood, ne was
chosen Delegate 10 the General Assembly Of
Virginia, and, with an interval OF bot TWO years
during which he declined re-electon0 from that
time forth, continued Representative OF The peo-
pie, until his career was closed in death.
In the year 1929 he was chosen member OF
the Convention called TO revise the Constitution
OF The Sta,e-a body selected with great care by
the people Of Virginia, composed OF our wisest
statesmen, and numbering amongst its members
men who adorned and left their impress upon the
age in which they lived.
From The House of Delegates he was transfer
red 10 the Virginia Senate, and whilst presiding
officer of that body, in The year 1885, was elect
ed TO the House OF Representatives OF The United
States.
1t was my fortune 10 be associated with him in
the public councils both of our honored State and
OF this Confederacy, and 10 witness, from their
early development in youth 10 The maturity of ri.
per years that solidily OF mind, and strong and
clear discernment which so rarely accompany
quick wit and ready thought that distinguish
ed The career OF this gifted man.
With ardent temperament and decided cpl
mons, General Dromsoo!e always stood allied
with party. But he made no enemies: ever
more ready, in the stern conflicts Of party, to dis.
arm than to wound; or, with ready and playful
remark, 10 turn aside acerbity.
In social life he enjoyed and deserved the
strongest attachment Of his friends; perhaps
never more signaIly shown than in the incidents
connected with the election which but tew days
preceded his death, when his constituents, by a
diminished vote, evinced that, although they could
chas;en, they would not dismiss their RepIesen-
taIiyc.
OF his infrmies, Sir it may become him 10
speak, who himself ha, none; lei their memory be
buried in The tomb, where now reposes all that
was mortal OF The statesman, The patriot, and the
friend
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RICHMOND MARKETS, me- a.,

g., IoBACCo-Receipts and inspections lio1,
We quote Lugs 50 a 3; common leaf 2 . as
80 M mld sII sa IS; good and fine ,:
loose and in hogsheads 90 a 6 90, dull Ne'
ELoUR-S6 1T al re,ail-duII
WHEAT-While l25; Red l2o
OATS-37i 40 c. per bushel.
CORN-65 cents.
CORN MEALS so cents per bu,b.,
Sales Of country meal at so CTS oushel'-
PRoVlsloNS.-BAccS: Smi,h6eId and a..
cured, none in market; Western Sides 'Hs vi. y;
cents; shouIders,6 !. cents; Hams !, -, q
cents. Hams scarce and in demand T a. ~
9 10 cents. LARD
6 E Fl ,ld.,, Carolina Herrings Gu, &c ,
S ~ I1Sm second hands none in dsl hands
CATTLE-For Cattle fiom The en- scsI.,
weight, 81 90 so, being a sIisb, Ss sI"ss
since last report, owing to large increase eeG in
n ne u Oh ca'te offered SHEEP: 81 25 3 90
LlME-Sl u from vessels. 81 from s,o,.,
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THIKTiETII CUNGKEss--First Session
WEDNESDAY, Dec %, lS47.
GIN ATE

Numerous MORALS and petitions were pre-
scented and referred. Among them was one from
the widow If Alexander Hamilton, praying Con.
sress 10 purchase 900 copies OF the papers OF
the deceased statesman. Referred to the com nit
Zee on The Library.
Mr.. Hale presented a memorial of The yearly
meeting OF Fiiends in Indiana, praying Congress
10 lesislate So as 10 put an end 10 The war and
abolish slavery.
Mr.. Hale said that as this petition referred 10
the subject Of slavery generally, he supposed il
might he considered 10 embrace The subject OF The
abolition OF slavery in the District OF Columbia,
and as such, 10 come within the usual course
adopted by the Senate, OF laying the question OF
reception upon the table. As that custom, how
ever. did not meet his views OF duty, he should
be compelled TO ask the yeas and nays, upon the
motion.
The question was taken by yeas and nays, and
j. was decided that The motion 10 receive the pe-
,iiion should lie upon The table. Yeas 80, nays
O. as follows:
Yeas-Messrs. lien, Ashley, Atchison, Alher-
ton, Badger, Bell, Berrien, Bradbury, Breese,
Bright, Butler, Calhoun, Cass. Davis OF Miss,
Dickinson, Dix, Downs Fairfield, Felch, Foote,
Hunter, Johnson Of Md, Johnson OF La, Man.
geon, Turney, Weslcott and Yulee-33.
Nays-Messrs. Baldwin, Clarke, Corwin,
Greene, Hale, Miller, Phelps. Underwood and
Upham-9.
MIR. Hale also presented petition praying the
abolition OF slavery throughout The Union.
The question being upon motion 10 lay the
question OF reception on the table,
MIR. Hale said that his course in this matter
was dictated solely by sense Of duty, and not
from any desire 10 provoke discussion upon the
exciting subject. He took The ground that those
who advocated slavery and opposed all invesli-
CATION upon the subject, placed that institution
above the institutes of God himself, and he could
not acquiesce in the course adopted by The Sc
nale in disposiDg OF these memorials.
The motion TO receive The petition was then
laid upon the table.
Mr. Ashley, from The Judiciary Committee. re-
ported a bill supplementary 10 the act 10 regulate
the appellate jurisdiction Of the Supreme Court
Of the United States; which was read three times
by unanimous consent, and passed.
MIR. Cass, from the committee on Military Al
fairs, reported bill TO raise, for limited time,
an additional number Of troops, and gave notice
that he would call it up as. soon as il should be
printed.
After shor, Executive session the Senate ad-
journed.
Mr.. Lyon Of Maryland said he voted in favor
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THEATRE

placide lakes Benefit tonight with a most al
tractiye bill, and we cannot let the occasion pass
without bespeakins, in the name oil his many aa'
mirers. m oyerAowing house for the popular &C.
tor. In his varied performances he has "acIed
well his part" and dffused satisfaction and plea
sure: at one momen, aIOusing most cordial mir'h'
and al another touching the feelings and eeVatinS
the thoughts by his correctly chasIe and striking
expression Of the authors noble sentiments. !,
is but sheer gratitude in those who have derived
so much pleasure from the talents OF the accom-
plished ACTOR TO give him some substantial return
10 niShk.
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From the New Orleans Delta.
LATE FROM YUCATAN.

The Free American OF the tn inst has the
following late accounts from Campeachy:
LATE FROM CAMPEAcHY.-By the arrival yes
terday Of the Yucalan schr Raaele, We have re-
ceived intelligence from that section Of the Me1i
can territory, up 10 The 29ih uiI.
A ballle has been fought on the 10Th Of Nov
between Col Zetina's revolutionary forces, 1900
strong, and Rozado's 1000 strong, in which the
latter gained complete victory, and look pie
ces Of artillery from the former.
Zetina made The attack on the city OF Vallado
lid, and the action lasted three hours. He lost
70 men killed, among whom were officers. He
and his defeated troops relreated in disorder, and
took The road 10 Espa and Tizimin.
The Governor of Yucalan (Mendez) was, on
the 29lh ult on his way 10 MaIcanu in company
with Barbachano, Qhe person whom The insur-
gents wanted for their Governor) 10 check the re-
volution of The Indians against The whites. The
revolution having taken more alarming aspect
since The prOnuncilme1f0 OF Zetlna, as The whites
are fighting among themselves.
These Indians, numbering upwards OF 5000,
under the command of renowned chief by The
name OF Pratt, made an attack on the 21'h uit
on The town of Tijosuco, whose inhabitants
united with those o! The neishboThoCd, made
md against the Indians, and fred upon them
during &c hours; after which time, having no
ammunition, they were compelled TO retreat with
their women and children, and took up position
on the road TO Tecas. The population Of the Ii
joSuco amounts 10 about 5000, and that town
was entirely left in the possession Of the Indians
Since this successful affair Tor the Indians,
eight towns have united 10 them, raising their
number, it is said, TO 600 men.
Ills said that they draw their arms and ammu-
nilon from The town OF Walice.
The inhabitants of Tecas, Merida, &c, were
much alarmed, and fears were entertained for The
security Of those towns, which were destitute Of
troops, and all necessary means OF sustaining
war.
The inhabitants of the country were awaiting
with grea anxiety the arrival Of Commodore
Perry, and they looked upon him as sole proec-
Tor If their lives and property.
Commerce in Campeachy was paFa'yzed, and
The culivaors have all abandoned their larms.
The city was, however, tranquil, though il had
been Obliged by the Government 10 furnish men
10 attack Zelina.
A company OF foreign merchants has been
raised to maintain order.
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The New Orleans Picayune translates the fol-
lowing letter in the Havana DiariO:
MrYrco Nov % I617

MANU. lNOf. 90 lori.
Congress has a, last assembled al QuerelaEo,
and after a thousand debates, threats OF new rev.
oulions, military r7Onunciamcntos, &C., it has
made Gen. D. Pedro Anaya Provisional Presi-
dent He is without doubt a worthy man, but it
is almost impossible for any one 10 do anything,
if decentralization has reached The last stage
When nations arrive at that extreme point, moth
ing but The power ollhe Almighty can save Them.
BY letter from Queretaro Of the 23l inst |
learn that The Governors Of the States, convoked
by The Government 10 learn their opinions upon
the continuation of the war, have in fact mel
They are all in favor of the continuation OF hos
tililies save those oil Puebla and Mexico, who
did not comply with The summons 10 meet. 1t is
believed that the Government declared 10 the Jun
la that u was disposed for peace. Thus is pre-
senled The difficulty Of opposing opinions; and if
the President is disposed 10 yield 10 those OF the
Governors, there musl be a change Of ministry.
The present Ministers are Pena pena, OF Fo-
reign a fairs; d. Luis de la Rosa, OF Justice; and
Mora y Villamil, of War. There are mol yet
four Ministers. Scott has received orders from
his Government TO support his army al The ex-
pense OF this country.
Ii seems 10 be understood in Mexico that should
Congress not he in session so as 10 make an cleo
lion OF President by the 9Th Of January nexl,
when Gen. Anaya's Term e1pres-and ii is not
probable that it will be in session. then the exc
cu;ive functions will devolve once more upon
Pena Pena by virtue OF his office oi President
oflhe Supreme Court.
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MARRIAGES.

Married. on the 7th instant, at Cedarwood the resi-
dence of Mrs n. Wallet. by the Rev. Mr.. BiIlingsly,
DR.. MAY BURTON of Madison county, TO Miss JU-
LETT THERESA SZYMANsKI, Of Spottsylvania
county.
Married, on the 7Ih instant, by the Rev. Edward g.
Ship. Mr. WILLIAM Z. BANKS, |" Miss MARY
WILLIS daughter of the late James WiliisalI OF Ma
olson county.
Married, In Baltimore on Tuesday, the 18th instant
by the Rev. John C. Backus, EDMUND PENDLEFoN,
OF Virginia, to CHARLOTTE RAMSAY, youngest
daughter Of the late Alexander Robinson, of that city
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he suffered with them-lbal he had oeo WIN
lhem-and never did Sale send heller troops ~
the field Of battle. He remarked mat ne naa
never known Caroinians but on The oatte ueIu'
and he fell pride in being associated WIN '.'e
and gratitude, deep gratitude 10 the ciizens
OF Charleston for the reception ltey had 'enueieu
him, and The privilege OF becoming an adoP!ea
citizen of The State. In conclusion, taxing ! ~.
hand ofthe Mayor, in feeling manner, ne sa'a =,
return my sincere thanks 10 your Guy anu "
your Stale for this reception"
Gen. S. wa. waited upon BY committees from
the Hibernian and New England Societies. e1,
tending 10 him their Inequalities. lie then a'heu
officially with The City Council:
The view from the steps Of the City Han was
most imposipc. On every side extended oense
array OF citizens, all shouldering 10 get neal
There was M outward circle Of curious spectators
every man was auxiou. 10 press forward anu 'dhe
mari in the proceedings. Thousands OF sPec'd'
tors looked up eagerly 10 the citizen soicleI' Gu,
Ihusiasm was depicted on every countenance, anu
each expression that fell from The lips u zen. o.
me, with huzza, which, coming from bclow'
snread outward, to the ouIsk.ts Of The assembly,
where i, was taken I'D and re.echOed back again
Throughout the day flags and banners Weie
waving from various points, and Inc si'PP'oS !"
The haIbor were dressed in gay array.
Al Orangeburg, on his way 10 Charleston ne
was cordially received under lriomPhal arch,
composed of laurel and evergreen-the ladies pre-
seniins 10 him al The same time, bouquets and po'
elical illusions.
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col. GARLAND,

This gallan, officer, and distinguished son oil
Virginia, arrived, with his family, in the North
ern cars yesterday, and was escorted by Messfs
FLOYD and Hart, OF the Committee OF The House
Of Delegates, to his lodgings at the Powhaan
House. He is a e.lookinR man, though he
bears the marks Of hard but glorious service in
MEXICO.
We understand that he will be formally re-
ceived by the House Of Delegates on Tuesday
next, until which time be will remain the Pow.
ha,an House, for the purpose OF recruiting his
strength We learn that the Volunteer Compa-
MES will periodically unite in the ceremonial
Our citizens generally, including the fair sex,
will take pleasure 10 doing honor TO so brave
soldier
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The Democracy OF the Legislature held
meeting in the Hail OF the House OF Delegates,
on Tuesday evening, and buinI many cahdies.-
What further, we have not earned.-l 'fhtS
All mistake. The heavy snow prevented the
meeting. 1t will, no doubt, he held at an early
dale, and the Wing shall learn what it does.
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~ NOTICE-The conservation OF The German LII
theran Church, ISL John's situated 5h street, be-
low Lee street, will take place on Sunday morning, De-
cember 26th. Services to commence at 81 O'Clock.
The undersigned, in behalf Of The Vestry Of the
Church. cordially invites his brethren Of the different
demon nations and all those interested the advance
ment Of religion and of public worship-especialiy
those who, by theig kind and liberal donations, have
aided in the erection OF this house OF worship to be
present on this interesting occasion.
mo. C. HOVER,
n.eo4 Pastor Of the German Lutheran Church.
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ven 10 their own country, aud giving their sym
palhies and moral influence 10 the public enemy.
A party that can thus vary its course according
to the interests of the moment-lhat will support
its own country only SO long as it can see no ad-
vantage in aiding the enemy, can have no per-
manenr place in the confidence Of an intelligent
people. ClVlS.
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To The Editors OF The Enquirer:

To The Editors OF The Enquirer:
Messrs. Edilors-I think The utter disregard
shown for The business Interests OF Richmond by
the Richmond and Fredericksburg Railroad Com
pany in its refusal 10 transport the mail over its
road for TWO hundred and ihrty-seven dollars md
fifty cents per mile, deserves the condemnation,
not ONLY of the community OF Richmond, but The
citizens Of the Stale.
IL appeaTs never 10 have attracted the notice o.
that company that i. owed some Obligations to
the community al large in the State, or 1t never
would have thrown The Mail from lis road and
caused The arrangement it has, Tor the paltry sum
uflweniy.seven hundred and seveuiy.two dollars
per annum-and that, TOO, after the Postmaster
General had offered the highest price for the ser
vice that The laws OF Congress allowed, and had
shown a disposition 10 settle all differences by
call on Congress for an exposition OF the law.
II the Legislature would dissolve the connection
thai exists between that company and the steam.
boat line from Aqua Creek 10 Washington, The
difficulty would, in my judgment, be specify
overcome. II would likely enable The Postmaster
General 10 contract with some other steamboat
company TO lake the mail at much less price
than was offered to the steamboat company
which governs the Richmond and Fredericlss.
burg Railroad Compdny-and the instruction
which might be given by the Legislature 10
The Board of Public Works aided by the
stockholders who believe in The FOLLY OF The CON-
pany in throwing the mail from its road, would
create strength enough 10 put in directory which
would gladly avail itself Of The liberal offer made
By The Postmaster Genera to the company.
A sufficient sum might be saved by inviting
"Yankee enterprise" 10 take The mail from Wash
ington to Aquia Creek, TO &c, The Bay and River
line 10 give up their contract with The Govern.
ment
feel confident in the opinion that such com.
pany would lower The price of travel on the Pc.
lomac, and thereby enable the Richmond and
Fredericksburg Railroad Company 10 invite ira
vel over lis road al lower rales. NJ
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NOTICE.


WILL besold on THURSDAY. the 3obd.,
w OF December, ls47, at Woodyille On I u.
MHechanicsvllle Turnpike, adjoining he To ~
Cate Two hundred barrels of Corn. ~
lhhMa-f our months credit, the purchase
OF purchasers executing negotiable notes sau,
iaI %! endorsed .o5 The purchase money.
Dec. 2i-dtts 'esSea'
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NOTICE.

LrGoN us. HOLT's Administrator and olhe's'
JNess,s IHomas Holt and Pa~ha! Urn" .,h
neither OF you reside within this Common IN fac,
a and as neither Of you have an Attorney 80 ol.es
within the same, to whom notice Of the tne hI,.h fot
of taking eposons be given, no" 1p2s IA, Of
YOUR information, that, on Thursday, The s,S b.
January is4s ha. being Amelia County Cou, on !nn,et
tween the of 10 O'Clock In the mo'sns ,S eouny
Of the same day. In the CLERKS Oniee 10 lake tho
d. pos d Of Thomas r Gle, and Other So%
be used as evidence Tor me in sl' ID ' " Law and
pendns in the Circuit sap.1f cC Wherein Robert s.
Chsnc-ry for the county oil a ereditors Of John
' :sss TO- 5s ii: .t ass $i
said deposons shall no. , be on tbs. The
sn. Of III: same will be from Given
INT" The aid dsps: 50 Gsy . 81 . be
Dec. 24-ewt27thJan.
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THE CAPITAL OF $4,000 PAID BY

THE fortunate holder Of the Capital Prize OF
i $4,000 came in yesterday and received the
eash-and am pleased 10 inform my city and
coup!ry friends that there are few more LETT Of
The same sort, and, indeed. larger. Those who
are in want of Christmas Presents, will do well
10 call or send their orders 10 The ever lucky
Dec. % STRATTON.
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We shall, tomorrow, publish from The Union
Mr. Edwin Robnson's Gard in reply 10 MI Cave
Juhnson's letter; also, zone Of your SUBSCRIBERS
In the atnr purpoTt.
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E. S. Dargan, ESQ., has been unanimously
elected Judge OF the Supreme Court OF Alabama,
10 fill the vacancy occasoned by The death oil
Judge Goidthwaile.
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YIN WARE. STOVES. &c

THE undersigned KEEP on hand AT their Es'
J. tablishmenr, No. IS, Main street, between
CITY Hotel AM Ola Market, large supply q
TIN WARE If every description, which !hey
will sell 10 country dealers AMI Others at the low
est prices. Their assortment OF STOVES vi.
be found complete, embracing a general assof'
ment OF the latest and most approved patterns q:
coal wood and COOKING STOVES, all Il
which will be sold upon the most accommoia'
ing terms. Merchants and others from ne
county, wishing to lay in their tall supplies a's
invited to call and look a, our assortment, coz
6fenl as we ale that we can accommodate Ihem
with any articles in our line a! prices which can
not fail TO please.
TIN WARE &c, manufactured TO order, ah-
all articles from our establishment warranted 70
be o! the best quality.
ID. & C. r. WELLER.
Richmond, Sept. 9-c&dtIstJan.
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BOYley,s Hotel.

THE report OF Small Po1 being at my house
i is false. Under no consideration will any
individualbe allowed to come or stay al my house
with such disease.
Dec. 4-2l LUTHER K. BONLEY.
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Last Friday Gen. Qai'man reached Montgo-
merry, and was addressed by MIR. Yancey on the
part of the citizens. On Saturday he was 10 have
a formal reception from the Legislature. Gen.
q. wa, expected in Charleston on Tnes'ay or
Wednesday. l. is probable that he may pass
through Richmond with General Shields, and, OF
course, will be included in the honors rendered by
our Legislature and city. He deserves them
fp1Iu
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FOR RENT
Two rooms over the store OF Mr.. F'faf'
HFSA els Larmand, Main ST nearly opp3sr'
Gasp The County Court Ronse-Iogetber WIN
kitchen in The rear. Possession can be had 10
few days. Rent 81 per month.
TOLER G. COOK,
Dec "a Asts. & COLTS, Lis!e's Row.
BLANKETS, OVERCOATS. &c:-Ths su "
y scfbers offer Tor sale fine supply Q! l""i'
ed and Dufel Blankets
London OveIcoals
Leather Lesgngs and Caters
Seine Irvine and Thread
Hardham's No. Snuff. r,rIs
Dec 23- 2w THOS. & CHAS. Lilo.