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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-02

We learn verbally, lha, r. T. l.. Beale, Esq,
ot Weslmoreland has been selected by the Tap.
pahannock Convention as The Democratic can.
,lidale for Congress He is spoken OF as gen.
l!eman OF fine talents and The frmesl Republican
principles. On The same day, the Wing Con-
yenion nominated Willoughby Newton as their
candidate. He is notorious as having ,ode on
both sides OF the Texas question, and as admin
islering The severes cas,igation TO the Wing party
OF Virginia fer 'arowing on! "nels 10 catch birds
Of every feather" in ie40, and for gross viola
lion OF the golden rule of "Honesty is The besl
policy" We cannot doubt the success Of Mr.
Heae-bul the Republicans must all do their
duty.
DR.. T. Jefferson Minor Of Essex is The Whie
candidate for the Senate. We count confidently
upon The election Of the eloquent Austin M
Tribe The candidate of the Democracy.
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To Tic Editors u The Enquirer

UNION, MONROE ca tu. 10, 1ofI'
Messrs. Editors "A Democratic meeting was
held here to-day and Christopher J. Beirne, Esq
our present worthy delegate, unanimously nomi-
mated as a candidate for reelection 10 the House
oil Delegates. The greatest harmony prevailed
among our friends. Whether Mr.. Beirne will
have opposition is not known. We have, how
ever. entire confidence that we can re elect him
wilhon, difficulty.
The Convenlio 10 nominate a candidate Tor
Congress is TO be held in this place, on the 18th
inst. Various gentlemen are spoken OF. My
opinion is that our present faithful representative
Gen. Augustus A. Chapman, will receive the
nomination; and, with him as our standard bearer
all will be well, for he can he elected by large
majority over any opposition The Wings can
start Yours. in haste, A. b. l..
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FoR THE ENoulREI

Good Times rcrsus United States Bank
Messrs Editors Please insert the following
in your paper, as reference in future days. and
10 show, also, thai The United States Bank is no.
the only means by which Domestic Exchanges
can be regulated. Lett be remembered, that we
are now at war with foreign nation, and, Also
that al this time our merchants are visiting he
North, which should have tendency 10 increase
the rate Of Exchange, rather Than lessen ii:
Specie, pay-Esehangc on Nerc York, par
| shall probably propose 10 our Banks, in few
days, the means by which they can keep it a, this
healthy point. Yours,
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HARD MONEY.
To tic Editors of he Enquirer.

Please Sale in your mornings paper that there
is no ground whatever Tor the impression which
some are n'.avoTing 10 make, that the bill
which recently passed the House (Mr Eceing-
ons) is acceptable to The friends OF the Right Of
Way. have The best authority Tor giving flat
contradiction 10 any such assertion, and for say
ing, that the bill just referred 10, and now in the
Senate, is regarded as more obnoxious even than
The law OF last year, which was almost unani-
mousy rejected by the Stockholders OF the BALI
more Company. Immediate correction is neces-
sary. ONE WHO KNOWS
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To The Editors Of the E,Huir

Hezekiah Ford is hereby announced as can
didae Tor the county oil Cumberland. He is well
known in every hole and corner OF the county,
having long been The commissioner in chanceiy
and Of the revenue The county surveyor, and
faithful justice of The peace. His business ha-
bits and industry cannot be exceled by any man.
Mr.. Ford is no party man; he is intelligent, and
deeply imbued with the principles OF 9S; such
as brought Jefferson into power. and which ne
carried into the Government lie is in favor oil
free trade, and, like you, in favor Of The freedom
OF The press which he thinks is the bulwark Of
liberty.
He is OF opinion that something should be
done b. the Legislature 10 reform The hardness OF
The Court OF Appeals. lie thinks, with The wrl-
ter, tha, imprisonment Tor debt should be abolish
ell, The usury laws amended, and the act relating
10 guardians be also changed. II Mr.. Fold IS
elected, you will ind him active and efficient, and
will come nearer giving satisfaction 10 The whole
constituent body OF his county than any other
man within lis Limits So you see The county will
have a favorable opportunity Of suiling them
selves. RIGHT STRIFE.
E.Lruarr 1917
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-02

The Senate of Virginia did heavy business
Yesterday. They passed three important bills as
they came from the House, viz: for the extension
OF the James River and Kanawha Canal TO Buc-
Misunderstanding 10 two-fit,hs Of the stock Of
The Alexandria Canal Company-and for the
McAdamizins the Turnpike from Stanton 10
ScnllsYie
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THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.

venting Providence, to meet the voters of the Two
counties, between this and The election, on their
respective cour, days, and, lift shall be the plea
sure OF the majority Of my fellow citizens in this
election District TO elect me rs their delegate,
shall be proud 10 serve them, if not with ability,
at least with fidelity; but, if rejected, shall,
nevertheless be content. JOHN s. LACY.
Nrw kent Feb 18th lS47
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-02

The Warren,on Flag, referring 10 the nomi-
nation OF John w. Tyler, Esq, as The candidate
lor the Senate from the Fauquier district, says:
"Mr Tyler is now in the House OF Delegates,
where he has acquired, and is slll acquiring, a
hisb character Tor his ability and efficiency.
IN, house will lose an influential and useful
member. and The Senate will gain one. But his
constituents have 50 decreed il; lei him go up
higher. Fresh hooors and tame will doubtless
attend him
Ii is bu, just 10 say, ,ha, lpman Homer, Esq,
cannot be said To have received that consideIa-
ZION in the Convention 10 which his merits and
character en,ille him. Under he circumstances,
i was pre-lutged case Public opinion had
fixed upon Mr.. Tyler before his name was men
toned
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-02

We are requested 10 state that Messrs. Thomas
P. Bocock and Henry p. living The Democratic
and Wing candidates for Congress, will meet il
discussion al Lunenbure Courthouse on Monday
next. Through some apprehension Campbell
Courthouse had been published as the first place
of meeting
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February 25!h, 1917.
MARSHALL COUNTY DEMOCRATIC
MEETING

| AT meeting oil The Democrats ot Marshal
County, Va, held al he residence OF James b
Campbell, in Elizabehown, on The 9th oil Feb
lS47, on motion OF Col. S. p. Baker, Lewis d
Purdy, Esq, was called 10 The chair, and Alexan.
del. Cockayne appointed secretary. The meeting
having been organized, the following resolutions
were presented by Henry Hoblitzell, Esq, and
unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That in The war with Mexico which
has been forced upon US BY The faithessness Of
tina, nation, and her repeated asgressions upon our
territory and citizens our Government has main
tainec the homer Of the nation, and our brave
troops SHE'D lnsirt upon our arms unaccompa-
MED by any acl Of raplnc OF violence and unsur-
passed by any military achievements on the re-
cords Of lie past.
Resolved, That in he speedy prosecution Of
the war, the executive viii have the hearty CO.
operation OF every patriot and friend Il tce-iom
throughout The land
Resolved, That while cur brave troops aIr pour
ing ou; their blood in defence OF their c~nn'ry's
rights and honor we will cheerlully submit 10
any increase of taxation by way Of duties ar 9TH
erwise that may be consistent with The revenue
and ad valorem principles of The tariff Law OF
1910
Resolved That in The Hon. WM. 6. BRowy,
our present representative in Congress, We recog-
niZe Il IL ihul representative ard 4 tue expo
nent of Democratic principles; and rs we lake
pleasure in supporting good and true Democrats,
we not only recommend him 10 the support Of our
Democratic brethren in The district, bu pledge
ourselves 10 use all honorable means 10 .ecnre
his reelection; al the same lime We tender him
our thanks Tor his faithful adherence 10 The lead
ing measures Of The Democratic party.
Resolved, That we also recommend 10 our De-
mocra.ic brethren in Marshall county To hold
meetings. and appoint delegates 10 attend con-
ven,ion 10 be held at The Couil house, on The I'd
Saturday in March, for the purpose OF selecting
a Democratic candidate for The House OF Dele
gates, and that we pledge ourselves 10 support any
good and true Democrat that The convention NAV
select, lei him be selected from what part Of The
county lie may.
Resolved, That L. d. Purdy, Robert Ae1an.
Ter and Samuel p Baker, be appointed dele
gates 10 represent The Grave Creek precinct in
said convention.
Resolved, That the proceedings oflhis meeting
be pubshed in The Wheeling Argus and Rich
mond Enquirer.
Resolved, That this meeting now adjourn.
LEWIS ID. PURDY, President.
ALEXANDER CocKAyNE, Secretary.
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In the House OF Representatives on Thursday
last, MIR. Boyd of Kentucky, fron, the committee
on military affairs, reported back The Senate bill
making provision for an additional number OF ge.
neral officers and for other purposes, with an i'm
portant amendment, authorizing the President TO
empower, a; his discretion, and 10 designate and
assign any general officer of the rank Of major
general whether Of the line or by breve,, and
whether OF The regular army or of volunteers who
may be in the service oflhe United States, With
out regard TO date OF commission, 10 the chief
command Of the military force of the United
States; Provided, that the officer SO designated
and assigned shall cease TO exercise the duty and
powers of general in chief upon the conclusion
aud ratification of peace with Mexico. The
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-02

We arc delighted a. the spirit shown by the De
mocra,s of Rappahannock county, in bringing
forward candidate, Thomas J. Massie, ESQ.,
He is energetic and fearless, and will do every
thing to arouse the party. The Warren;on Flag
has reason 10 hope for success, il the county be
canvassed properly. Itwoud be Srillian, vic
tory 10 redeem Rappahannock, and we call upon
The Republicans TO "aid and comfort" Mr.. M. in
his bold efforts 10 carry the County. We hope
TO see our friends struggling manfuy in every
county in the State. Las, spring we lost many
counties through the apathy OF dissensions OF our
friends. Let the Northwest, particularly, see to
it, and make up now Tor The iacxcusable defeat
OF several members at the last spring elections
II oar friends every where do their dn'y and
unite upon the strongest candidates, we shall
carry the Stale beyond doubt. Never had the
Republicans of Virginia more cause 10 rejoice al,
the triumph Of their principles, or stronger induce
ments TO succeed, and establish those principles
upon firm foundation, than at present. They
are, moreover, called upon 10 sustain the ad-
mnis.a,ion in vigorous prosecution OF the
war with an insolent foe, who has scornfnly re-
jected the olive branch of peace, SO literally len
A.
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MEETING in HENRICo

DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN EENRlCo.
Alta meeting OF The Democratic Republicans
of The county OF Henrico, held al The Court House
on Monday, Isl March, pursuant 10 notice, no
beuA. Mayo was called to The Chair. Mr.; Rich,
ard Reins offered the following Preamble and
Resolution, which, on motion, were adopted:
Whereas, This meeting have seen no.h.ns IN 1a
the course Of the Hon. James A. Seldom, as me
Representative OF This Congressional District, 70
weaken their confidence in him as firm and
mpoliic, at this time to take any action in re,
ference 10 The approaching election and oe'ls soms
il 10 be right and proper that Mr.. Seldom should
have an opportunity OF addressing the people al
a period earlier than April Courl-Theteiore a
The people OF Henrco county be Tsquf o., 4,
- o'clock and lha, MIR. Seldom be requested ny
The Chairman to attend here a, that time and adj
dress Them. ROBT. A. MAYO, Chairman.
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may crafty his private srieis and party malice
BIZ voting aga insi his putica friends ana IS ncV.
CT to be thrown over by his associates. when
Mi. Calhoun and his followers Will stop being
pro and lqn on every political point, we may
know where In fin them They cannot De call
ed uuiy Fsdcsall>ts or Republicans, oul SEMEN OF
Calhoun ,.,rn. NV prayer is ior deliverance
from this saa IhiiJ party. AUS.
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NEW KENT COUNTY.
Nomination of John S. Lacy, Esq.

.SpNllnQllOH OF JOHH ~. Lucy C9q.
AT meeting Of portion Of the Democratic
Republican party OF New Ken, county, held a
the Courthouse on the lllh ultmo Cha, being
Courl.day,) Tor the purpose oi appointing dele
gates 10 the legislative Convention, 10 be held in
The city of Richmond on the 18th Feb'y, VIM
Brumley Esq, was called 10 the Chair, and John
S. Lacy, Esq, appointed Secretary.
The object OF The meeting having been explain
ed by Capt. VIM. r. c. Douglass the following
resolutions were adopted:
Rcsolved, That we approve OF the Legislative
Convention proposed 10 be held in The city OF Rich
mond on The 18Th February, inst, and that the
Chairman appoint delegates from this county lc
attend The same.
The Chairman then appointed, under the abave
resolution, The following named gentlemen, VIZ
WIN. r. c. Douglass. jag. l.. Poindexer, Dr.
James Richardson, Thomas B. Sherman, John
Parrish Edward P. Meredith, Col. VIM. Rat.
cliffe, DR.. George Williamson, and 0. 3, Saun
ders-and, on motion, the names Of The Chair
man and Secretary were added 10 The above list Of
delegates.
Resoiped That the Hon Thomas Fl. Bayly,
our talented and Efficient Representative in The
Congress OF he Ur;.ed States, is Justly entitled
10 The thanks OF The Republican party, for his
manly support Of the great measures and princi-
pies OF The presen, Administration; and that We
will use all fair and honorable means 10 effect
his reelection.
Rssoircd, That we deem ii highly expedient TO
nominate Democratic Candidate 10 represent
This Election District in The next House Of Dele.
gates.
John s. Lacy, Esq, was then unanimously
chosen as a suitable and proper person 10 be
voted cor BY the Democratic party al The ensuing
election.
Mr.. Lacy begged 10 be excused, but The meet
ing were unwilling Ia excuse him.
Remlrcd, Tha, the Editors Of the Richmo d
Enquirer be requested 10 publish the above.
WIN. BRUMLEY, Chairman.
JNo S. LACY Secretary.
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We deeply regret The loss Of The proposition TO
TAX lea and coffee, by The vote OF The whole Wing
party and few refractory Democrats from the
popularity with their constituents. The whole
Virginia delegation (all present but Mr.. Pertle-
tony did their duty in voting against The substitute
which struck out from the bill laying additional
taxes the duty OF 20 per cent ON tea and coffee
as also The section graduating The price Of The
public lands. The substitute was carried by ira
votes only, and the bill, thus amended, was lost
6S 10 1876 The fourteen Virginia Democrats OPP
posing it.
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The Senate has not as yet agreed 10 the amend
ment OF the House which creates The command
ing general but there is no doubt that il VIII, ana
that the bill thus amended will become law.
The Senate has not yet come 10 vote on Inc
three million bill, and it looks really as il an at
Tempt were to be made TO crowd out The whole
bI but in This hat body will not succeed. There
is scarcely room and time 10 lake up either Mr.
Websler's or Mr. Calhouns resolutions. The
speech Of Mr.. flanagan on yesterday was an
eloquent echo OF Gen. Casss sentiments; but II IS
time tina, The Senate should come 10 vote, IN
stead OF giving its members an opportunity OF
addressing their constituents through The medium
OF a speech. -.
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twas Mr.. Thompson OF Boelourl, and not OF
Jefferson as published in the Enquirer, who ad-
dressed the House on Thursday in favor of The
Alexandria Canal Bill
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GOOD NEWS FROM MARYLAND.
A Teegraphic despatch in The National Intel
lisencer says:
"The Maryland Resumption Bill has passed
the House ii Delegates oil this State b. vote OF
loriy.iwo 10 thrly.seven, and will undoubtedly
pass the Senate"
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ave tear that The President in making the ap-
poinmen;s OF The four hundred Officers which the
recently passed Army Eli conhdes exclusively
10 mis- discretion, will cohtinue 10 act upon Tx
sarie unworthy principle OF seleciion-whch in
deed, would Re the less deplorabie il the sole OBJ
jsc;ion to il were lis exclusion from public service
Of worthy and capable men, 70 make places fol
the Parasites and courtiers, their fayores, who
task IN The sunshine Of Court Ia; or as the price
III votes and Influence, heretofore or hereafter 10
be given and exer:ed in obedience 10 Executive
behesls. This system OF favori,ism By which
merit ia sacrificed 10 political consderalions-a
sysIem so ,r:nental 10 the public service as well
Is So unjust in itset-has never, we venture 10
say, been so openly and shamelessly practlsed, b.
any Government, on earth, or by our own, under
any preceding President, as by James X. Polk
since The commence me n, OF The Mexican War"
Yesterdays Hhig.
i il no, strange that The Wings should ccm-
plain Of not receiving military Offices in war
which they denounce as the presidents war;"
and as "unjust, unnecessary, atrocious and damn
abe 2" We are not surprised 10 see The Wing
Witty its own Government as vastly more cor
rupt than "any Government on earth"-bul VIC do
think i! extraordinary 'ha, its political friends
should be SO anxious 20 receive and engage as OF
Eceys in war; which The Wing organs charac-
telze as "rapine" and "legalizsd murder"
Bu, We have no Ioub, lha, the Wing has mis-
represented the POLITICAL "favorism" shown BY
lie President. He cannot know, nor does he
perhaps enquire into he politics Of each app.i-
cant, We understand that in selecting The Oh
GERS, he relies upon the opinion and advice OF the
members OF Congress, who are supposed to be
acquainted with The qualifications Of the appl-
cants. There is one lac, which we are able 10
quote in refu,alion of the Wings wholesale &C.
nunciation. In The list OF officers from Virginia.
under the new Army Bill, we see The names Of
a, least three Whigs Do they come under the
Wings denuncialon Of parasites and couriers7"
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Nays Mess!s. Hunter, Seddon and Chapman.
All these gentlemen with Mr.. Hubbard, voted
for The bill, On its passage.
TIE LIBERTY or THE PRESS.
The following resolutions have been adopted
al meetings Of the Democratic patty in The Stale.
In Clarke county, il was
Resolved, That this meeting views with feelings
oi Indignation the late act of The Senate OF the
United States, expeliing from their floor an edi-
tor for tearessly exercising his rights and dis
charging his duty TO the public; aud earnestly
protest against that act as unbecoming the dignity
OF the Senate, and assailing the freedom of The
press Of The country.
Resolred, That This meeting approves OF The
course OF their Senator the Hon. James M. Ma
son, in defending the liberty OF the press against
the outrageous attack made against il by The re-
cent act OF the U. States Senate.
The Democracy OF Harpers Ferry unani.
mously adopted The following preamble and reso.
lulions offered by John H. Sirider Esq:
Whereas The legitimate source of political
power is vested in The people, (oi which We form
a poIion) we have The unquesl0nabc privilege
and right 10 approve or disapprove Of public acts
of representatives Of the people in the national
counc lis oil our couniry-Thereforc
Rcsolred, That We most scIupulously condemn
lie course pursued by majority OF The United
States Senate, in Congress assembled, upon a
motion made by Mr.. Yulee, of Florida, to ex-
c'ude from The floor OF the Senate Mr. Richie,
the venerable editor Of the Union, because Of a
publication in that paper OF an article signed
"Vindicaior"
Resolred, That we, portion Of The Democra-
cy OF Jefferson county, do regard the adoption Of
Mr.. Yulees resolution, as an effort made TO in
limidale editors OF public journals, and thereby
Veil The eyes and understanding Of The people
from public affairs and acts OF public men, Of
which il is our rig!.: and duly 10 have know
ledge, and that il was an act Wanting in schaT-
actcr as well as anii-Iepublican in its tendency.
Res0ined, That il be remembered that Mr..
Yulee's resolution was adopted by twenty three
Wings and four Democrats voting for, and lwen.
ly-one Republican Democrats against it.
The Camden Is. Co. Journal, warm support
erot Mr.. Calhoun. says that The expulsion Of the
Editor Of the Union from Inc Senate Chamber
for "public libep was designed as punishment
and consequently is an outrage and blow aim
ed al the liberty OF The press" 1t adds,
"At present, we can only allude 10 the surpri-
sing fact, that Mr. Richie has been expelled by
The votes OF a few Southern Democrats, (Messrs
Calhoun AMI Butler amongst them,) united with
those Of Whiq Senators. We call il surprising,
because Mr.. Richie has been considered during
MS editorial career, as the embodyment of South
en Democracy"
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question being taken on this amendment, it was
carried by yeas ll2; nays 81. Tile vote oil the
Virginia delegation on this question Stood:
Yeas-Me>srs. Atkinson, Bedinger, Brown,
Hopkins, Johnson, Leake Mcdowell and Tread
way.
Nays-Mess!s Hunter, Seldom and Chapman.
All these gentlemen, with Mr.. Hubbard, voted
for The bill, on lis passage