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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-06
THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
CROPS IN IITTLE TENNESSEE.

The Wylhevile Republican speaks OF Inc me
crops Of wheat and rye; the oat harvest never
promising more abundantly;;" The grass "lhe very
best we remember 10 have SEEM the corn 'ei
good color rather short, and the fields rather ionl
on account of the welness Of the season, and Inc
potatoes "in a gfea, degree, and in every dlrec.
ton around US diseased, the tops dying anu
dead, and in some instances the young potatoes
rolling. Taken altogether, our farmers anu Peo'
pie should not complain
The great staple OF that country, ca'tie, Is Gem,
manding fine price. Four Thousand cattle viii
20 10 market from Tazewell, "the cap OF HE
Southwest" at an average Of mol much short oil
S4. The editors opinion is that The harvest ioi
pork will be equal 10 the harvest from cattle
though il is early yet 10 think OF prices OF pork
"Horses and Mules are commanding fifty rel
cent over the prices OF eighteen months gone by
We saw gentlemen in RUSSELL Two weeks since
who tod US an acquaintance OF his had IN mar
ket in the lower part of North Carolina, twenty
Mules; that he was offered 100 dollars round by
single planter fer The whole
Henry R. Jackson, Esq, The late gallant Colo
mel OF the Georgia Regiment in Mexico, has as
socialed himself with VIM. H. Bullock, Esq, in
the editorial management OF that excellent Dem
ocratic paper, the Savannah Georgian. The iirs
fruit Of the union is powerful exposition OF the
complete abandonment by The Wing parry O
their once leading principles.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-06

Secretary Mason is no, at Old Point, as report
ed. Messrs. Buchanan aud Cave Johnson are
the orly members Of The Cabine at that pleasant
place,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-06

WHIGGERY IN VIRGINIA AND IN GEORGIA
MIR. Bolts and the Richmond Wing are for with
drawing our troops from Mexico and thus stop,
ping the war; though we regard their plan Of
pea &c as chimerical.
The Wing Savannah Republican, On the con.
trary, says:
We advocate rigorous and energetic prOseea-
ton of the War with all the means within The
control OF The Nation, and by The cordial and
hearty cooperation Of every branch Of the pub.
lie service-but We will increasingly denounce
the demagosue who, Tor a temporary personal or
party benefit, defames our best Generals-para-
lyz-s their efforts, and jeopardzes the safety OF
our entire army.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-06

TURPlN & CO.'S PRIZE OFFICE N
i l0i, East Main ST.
Let al other Vendors boast a iley will,
TCRflS * co. Fell prizes still.
Lottery draws 10 Day al the Exchange Hotel 4,
o'clock. $4,000 Capital. - Nos, Is drawn. 1ioA
els 81; halves Doc. quarters - &.
For To. Morrow-sussry, Extra, CO. $4,000 Capita
Also for To Monaw-Grand Capital 81, t6G. :
Nos, II drawn. Tickets S0 halves 3; quarters z
Prizes in the above Lotteries fur sale at The
Aug G CREEK OFFICE
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-06

Lieut. Maury has addressed communication
ioihe Union, announcing the appearance OF a ns~
nln1lak
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-06

The Wing states that the author Of "a Viz
snian" in that paper, who charged Mr.. Clay
with "unscrupulous ambition" is no, "leadiug
Whig," but distinguished Democrat" We
cheeuully make the correction, stating a, The
same lime that The Wings own editorial mised
us. We shall not devote line TO the writer's
violent assaults upon Democratic leaders, "
whose GLOW vulgari'y," &c, i, seems disguised
so delicate gentleman, and ''drove him into the
ranks OF the Wing party" We trust that "all
the talents and decency," selt.assnmei by that
party, will better sui, his political and personal
associations. To judge from the severe hits
from Wing Editors and writer's We should moi,
judge that he will feel al case with his new
friends.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-06

A meeting was held on The 18th ul,,, al Scots
vile, Of those friendly TO The improvement of The
Slaanlon and James River Turnpike, Dr. w.
Gaul, in the Chair, and P. White Secretary
After addresses from Rev. w. Timberlake, and
W.D. Hart, aud J. Tyler, Esqrs., So 900 were at
once subscribed on The book OF the commission.
ers, and pledges made for $4,000 more, making
in all $4,000 Three thousand dollars mere are
confidently relied on, and the Sco,svilIe Times
is confident ,ha, in less than twenty days the
round sum Of $4,000 will be made up. That
paper adds:
There shouli, we would respectfully suggest
10 no delay cas-. Of the Blue Ridge, since The bali
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-06
FOR THE TEETH.

FOR TIE TEETH.
THE 0DuNrO OR Pearl. DENTIrRICE
A n elegant and delightful preparation, ccm
II binins the choicest ingredients. i conf tent.
" recommended for purifying the BREATH resioi.
ing diseased gums and rendering The teeth bean.
tiiul peary white. a iul supply for sale by
L. JOHNSTON,
Aug. . Druggist, I'D Main 81.
r UCK'S OFFICE, Wall Street, Good aes.
IL per Telestaph!-A prize Of 81 900 sold u
LUCK
Drawn Nos. Of Susguehanna Lottery, Class u.
AZ &C % 4 - "a u - II 10 3d.
Half Ticket Nos. - - &c, prize .! 81 OOO
sold 10 one OF LuCK'S lucky customers, and lie
cash paid on presentation OF the ticket.
Drawn Ms. 81 Delaware, Glass lsJ:
5 i Is 81 II IL Is 81 81 - 65 4
This day, (Friday)-drawing received per r.
legraph al 7 p. NJ. Capitals SO COO 4,WO
5000, 1000, 1900, 1895, &c. rs Nos - drawn.
Wholes 81, halves ,; qrs. |. For sale uniil b
p. NJ, al LUCkS OFFICE.
Drawn Nos of Delaware, No. lsG.
50 70 81 7 ; 10 - ia 81
Aug 6
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-06
COMMERCIAL RECORD
RICHMOND MARKETS. Aurus, :

TOBACCO-Inspeclions smaller Than ,b.u
have been, and prices a shade better w.
quote Lugs 81 IS . IS; common leal "a
4 so; middling 10 5 so; good and line ! :
Ia 25
FLOUR--A, retail IS 25 a 5 80 ID, o,5-s,
for new. -
WIIEAT-The millers in Tie ci.y are -.
ing 81 Is Tor new wheat for immediate del;vas..
OATS-50 c. from depot, Is c. from yessst,
CORN-15 cents. -
CORN MEAL-9o cents per bushel.
PROVlSIONS.-BAcos: Smiihfeld am a.,
cured, 10 IL cents; Hams II. - C.; w.
ern Sides, Ga 10 cents; Shoulders, : a GEMS
Supply good-demand light. LAaD-u ce5,.-
stock O. bbls. light demand fair.
CATTLE-For Caule from the scales s,o,.
weight, S. 75a3 IS; nett IS !, acco-tino =
qualify. SHEEP, clip,, 81 SO 3 90; LAMBS ) }
SO 3-scarce and in demand. Hods: sI "a
COTTON-llia - cents per ID.
FISH-North Carolina cut Herrinss Sc ~,
and in demand Shad So.
SALT-From wharf | 60; from store i,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-06

is 50 beautifully and eflecualiy in motion, nn'il
every dollar is subscribed lha, is expected IN thls
county and at Richmond, AMI then an cary uay
should be urged Tor Interior and dehnl'lve aoov"
in regard to The matter, and we doubt MOI hus" .
ia will be prepared 10 meet us with her i"'' ''''
sure OF The requisite means"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-06

In relation 10 The distressing case OF the robbie
ry OF the Washington City Post othce by young
Jones, The Philadelphia Ledger says;
"Ile has no excuse whatever for his henous
crime. lie was not tempted 10 comm, crime by
any OF The usual inducements. He had been lett
$40 900 by relative, which he had properly and
iudiciousy invested in siooE, he had lespecla-
bic salary, and was otherwise we'll 10 do in The
world. Neither had he any Of those vices which
generally lead 10 Iuin j, was mere love OF nonea
which induced him 10 rob those who were perhaps
so much more in want OF il than himself, and the
amount, stolen lie Immediately, with The same
calm and tranquil mind, invested in stocks"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-06

CERTIFICATES OF PRESIDENTS OF
THE UNITED STATES. - Being satisfied
from observation and experience, as we'll as from
medical Iestimony, that ardent spirit, as drink
is not only needless, but hurful; and that The en-
lire disuse OF il would tend TO promote The health,
The virtue and The happiness OF The community
we hereby express our conviction, that should The
citizens Of the United States, and especially all
Young men. dscountenance entirely the use OF il,
lhey would no. only promote their own personal
benefit bu, The coed OF our country and The world.
Signed, JAMES MADISON,
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS,
Oc,ober 1894. ANDREW JACKSON.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-06

We learn through passengers BY yesterdays
Lynchburg boat, tina! il had been discovered thai
Averel, had swnded single gentleman 10 The
amount OF $4,000, but it was also stated that the
bank would not be responsible in This case.
Ty.si.,J,u,e T,n-ss
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-06

A fire occurred in Portsmouth, Va. on last SUM-
day morning, which destroyed lwo-slury frame
tuiltingon King street, belonging 10 the estate OF
Mrs. Primer. The e1ertions Of the firemen pre-
vented il from extending 10 The adjacent bu i'd
inss, which were for lime in considerable dan.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-06
MARINE JOURNAL.
runy OF RICHMoN Nd.

;Ish water this lay, allls oclack. A ".
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-01
The Raitlc of Buema VISTA.

Brilliant as was the victory achieved by GEN Taylor's
my Buena Vista the consequences resulting from that VIC.
tory stamp with degree OF importance which has scarcely
been fully appreciated by the country. As feat OF arms
the New York Journal OF Commerce. "a paper friendly to
the Administrator truly remarks, has never been sur
passed ia history, aud perhaps will be. But VINO
mas reflected the fearful consequences that would have
resulted from the defeat OF Gen Taylor that place -
The paper, this point, forcibly remarks:
''By maintaining his position Gen. Tay Tor secured his
whole line OF operations from Buena Vista mouth OF
the Rio Grande while by failing carry that position
Santa Anna with the remains OF army Of 20 900 meg
lett in a iorlorn conduon with scarcely DAYS
ratons and desert between him and the Of subss
BY making this attempt upon Gen. Taylor, Santa
Anna in effect abandoned Vera Cruz its fate and the
losses which he sustained the battle and de-
pfived him OF the OF successful resistance even in the
difficult and seemingly impegnabo deIes OF Cerro Gordo
Ii evident, indeed It the iime) that the
battle OF Buenl Vista the key the whole campaign.
Upon that Santa Anna hozardeG every thing; and be
knew il we'll Hence the intensity Of the struggle. What
has followed, the natural and almost Necessary
consequence Of his defeat OF success you choose
call SOL Buena Vista. For the almost superhuman
efforts there made by the small army under General Taylor
they and he deserve the lasting gratitude OF the county
They will receive IT,"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-01
The Greatest Medicine i'm the World,
ID X. s WA YNE'S
COMPOUND SYRUP OF WILD CHERRY

The universal celebrity valuable IL gaining
throughout the United States and the many cures s
constantly PERFORMING has proved be- doubt In,
only safe aud eertain for Pulmonary Consuplon
Colds, Asthma Splitting nood Liver Complaint Nervous Dcbty
ekng OF Rising IN The Throat Bronchitis Difficulty OF breathing
OF any symptoms OF Consumption.
u the bowels eostSe mid Pugpivc should be resored 10
occasionally Dr. swayues COMPOUND syrup wild Cherry /.
medicine which has soodhe test of
ing 10 the directions las dscbedn swayres Guide to Health
seldom iails The above pamphlet per.aL
CAUTION! CAUTlON!!
Avoid all spurious preparations Of Wild Cherry as Baams
bte Syrups OF Wild Cherry Pits purporting TO contain VITA
Cherry, &c &c they all ii0Es ooHsfef and con
tain none OF The virtues OF the original and lHins preparation
prepared by Dr. H. swayne aud the this
Try. DR. SWhfNES COMPOUND SYRUP OF WILD CHERRY
~ composed OF vegetable Ingredients Cherry and other
medicinal substances, equally eeacous not more 90 The
whole ate 80 eneeuay concentrated render beyond all
DOUBT the most pleasant strengthening remedy ever
discovered Tor the cure Of Pulmonary
OF the Lungs aud BTcaL The ve from its having such
TAIN OF spurious maor' stands prove great curative pro
peTtie- -
Therefore lnvals enquire for original PREPARATION
boe OF which 10 enveop,d beautiful wrapper
OF William Peun engraved thereon bearing the signature of
Dr H. sWAfNE' the eounereng OF which punished as
forgery.
Prepared only by Dr. H. swAYNE N w Corner Of Eighth and
Race Phila.
ALSO, lor sale wholesale aud Retail by
fEYroN JOHNSTON, lis, Main St
and DuvALL PURCELL, Druggists l47, Main Agents for
49, Richmond, Va,
Bragg Wilson and Chas. Cotlinr Il Co. Druggists P.tru.
burg Chas H. Hensh Portsmouth: King Toy. Norfolk Imy
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-01

DIEp, the evening Of the 9th ult in this CITY nj the
residence OF her husband, Mrs. SUSAN X. SCOTT the
vile OF Robert c. Scott, Esq. in the 5slh year Of her age
leaving numerous family and large circle OF friends and
acquantances 10 depoe their loss Mrs Scott was a tive
OF the city OF Williamsburg and the only daughter Bsh-
op Madison Under his pious, judieous aud wise gui-
dance she trained and educated Her mind natural-
y vigorous aud richly, by her kind father stored
with the most useful and substantial literary information
while her religious Instruction made her in early life de-
vou and member Of the Episcopal Church. in which
she was commitment for about forty years Shortly be-
fore the death Of her father she married Mr. Scott and in
1918 removed the City OF Richmond where she has re-
sided until the period Of her DEATH For several year.
she hes suffered from Ill health, and been very much with
drawn from that society Of which she once an orna
mont in former days Great however, have heen her
suerngs she at time has failed her devoted atien
lion TO that numerous and interesting family which sur
rounded her hind, generous pure and sinerested in
her action, she the last of her long and
admirable lie fully and amply met every requirement of
duty her neghbOrs and her household Lingering
bed Of sickness, she often found experimenting
and providing for the wants OF those around her.
IN minsteng by some kind attention. 10 the comforts OF
sick neghbor, employed in unobirusiyc and quiet
act OF charity. Christian from conviction, her meek and
piOus conduct was IN strict conformity OF her
faith In all the various aud very interesting relations which
Mrs Scott held, neghbor, mistress, parent, wife, and
Christian, may be truly said OF her, she performed
ties spTnging from each with fidelity and
thy Of all imitation. With an equable temper she was
never too much caed by prosperity borne down by the
Christening hand Of adversely. Her last and fatal Illness
commonci February last tested strongly her ortitude
ana hfmnoss. Suffering tor hours torture from neura
and with her system down, and herself reduced
shadow, she bore it all with patience hardly ever
surpassed and in her Intervals OF choered the spirits Of
those who watched by her sick couch with her cheer
iul remarks and conversation Conscious Of her condi-
uon and that mortal aid could her. she felt
sOlcitous 20 prepare those whom she by
the enderest ties for the sad blow than for her
With every effort that medical sk could make and every
attention that mnisterng kindness could supply nothing
could arrest her disease aud she continued gaduaiy
sink under her terrible mnidy until her bright and p-
fit winged IFS way 10 the mansions Of Aud
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-01
Chesterfield Couutv.

Alta meeting Of portion OF the citizens Of this county
favorable to the formation OF Troop OF Cavalry, held a,
the Courthouse Saturday, 29h May s. Basseii French
Esq was called To the Chair aud Dr. c Smith was up.
pointed Secretary.
The roll was called and majority of the sgners not
pearing ON motion of Thomas 5 Winfree. Esq.
Resolved That this meeting when IL adjourns shall sd-
Journ TO meet nj the Farmers Hotel Manchester on Sat-
urdsy. tho 9th Of June, ut IL NJ.
Resolved That the Secretary be requested to post no.
nces oil the next meeting at the public places in the
county.
Resolved, That the proceedings Of this meeting be fur
nished to the Editors OF the Richmond Wing and ENQUIRER
with the request that they be published their country
per on Tuesday and Friday.
On motion, tho meeting adjourned.
s. BASSETT FRENCH, Chairman.
T.. {. Smith, Secretary.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-01

The sales OF Cotton for the week ending last evening
amounted TO aSOu bales ct which 27OO Upland and
Florida, and 1000 Mobile and Orleans The ,,,isl c
the same period were l7ls5 bales Prices remain abou
The same as ON Saturday last and we continue the ouo
aspect. ' f''''
Tho receipts OF flour and grain this week have been
large, and the effect has been somewhat to unseto liz
flour closed at Ss62ias75 and since then il has d n,
all prices between those rates and S. and in cases of t
not IN good ORDER even nj lower price. To-day
is IN more request and shippers making their
TO purchase at the reduced tho market has
lively aspect Michigan -four is in good demand at S.
Ss'25 and Genesee at Ss,25aS371 In Southern thero
Is no stock. Good brands would bring so
Wheat IN good request, but there is little or mann ar
iivng, Prime Genesec would bring S2,O5 and Western
ked 81 Rye has declined and cannot be quoted At
higher rate than 81 25 Barley is very scarce and worth
SOae2 cents Corn ia more firm to-day and yellow North
ern brings SlOsal.l and mixed O5 Oats are dull
and VIII not now bring over 6Sa69 cents by the cargo
The sales OF Talow this week are so 900 pounds, n,
cents per pound-COm. ado.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-01
GrenI NCMN!

The New York sun, which is blessed with the most
ssgaeious correspondents all quarters Of the globeso
sagaeious that they have euly finding the con-
tents OF dispatches from British Ministers abroad and the
Instructions sent to them by their Goyernmenhas just
ceiycd by arrival from Havana. the important intel-
genee from Pueba that General Scott had made FOR
Last TINE oyeruics Of peace the Mexican Government
No other paper ot eOurssl has the The sans dates
iEom Havana however unfortunately for story, only
to the sh ulL; while have dates from Havana by the
Of Charleston, the 24h sixteen days later which
say nothing OF this important ac-mportant, we mean II
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-01
Lomisn Rail Road.

We arc inoFmed iha parry Of Engneers mas been o.
ganzed for the surveys, preliminary the selection Of
route for the extension OF this road the Of the Blue
Ridge They WILL SCI, out in a day iwo and wi. be At
Rock Fish Gap curing the present week There are two
routes in contemplation and the advocates each are
rying spirited competition by subscriptions conditional
upon the adoption OF their respective lines One would
take the road by Charlottesville the other farther north
approNmang the line Of Madison. by way Of Liberty Mills
the Rapid Anne, by BaiboaFsvle and S,anard.ye
The prospects for getting the stock taken are so atter
ing thar scarcely doubt Is entertained OF making the rosG
on one the other OF these routes And If necessary
be doubted that Richmond VIII aid IN securing the
large addition Of trade this road would bring Several
passes in the Blue Ridge will examined to ascertain As
directed in the bill the terminus best suited for future ex
tension.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-01

- We call public attention the school for Young La
dice advertised by the Rev. b. S. Huntington The Phi
lndelPhs North American, speaking OF 1. says "B.hOp
Potter in his able address the Episcopal Convention on
Tuesday evening. paid deserved tribute ihroo select
schools for young ladies' unjer his immediate super
vision Among these he made mention OF the Seminary
Aston Ridge under the charge OF the Rev s. Hun
lington. NllsSe Green. DelaMnre county, Pa
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-01
Crop> i'm the valley.

The last Winchester Republican gives the following
count OF the crops in that region;
The Wheat, far the writer of this has been able
Judge. Is not looking well Jefferson and Frederick
counties has done other seasons but with the bene
fit Of occasional shower between this and harvest it
may 50 much improve TO WELD fully average crop
The Corn understand has been badly used by the
worm, and in number Of instances, planting has be-
come necessary. How the arc succeeding, we know
not but take it for granted the has been dry
they suffering"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-01

~ The Official auuuneinhon Of the appointment Of that
pToiS and mr ss-ays Seth Barton Charge des Asos
Chill. has been snnouneed-tho Union says "vce VIM
Cfump recalled ~ bis request" The AleTandra Ca
ssts however innuaies that this expression precisely
candid. Il bss heard that Mr. Crump did not regusH bic
gscsn bot merely asked, that IN determined 10
Sspsps him. be might be nou6ed and permitted 10 resign.
Even The courtesy however. tho Gazette says was not
extended 70 him. MI CmmP. believe 10 the lest Of
che Tyler sppoinocs every Of whom hes been swept
BY The board oonismpi Of tho "bargsin into which
NJ folk entered, 10 spare Ihem.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-01

Lines.-Br W. s. F.

Lines.-By w. 3. II.
When Hopes around our spirits play
On golden wing,
And Lope lights up mans weary way,
And pleasures bring.
Then, then tho earth. and all things there,
To him seems clothed in beauty rare;
Then fanees no
That earth shall DO
Through life 10 him place Of rcst;
That youth shall last. and Joy still flow;
While on his calm and peaceful breast
Shall fall no whitening frcst Of wo.
Mistaken man IA day shall come,
Whatever thy lot.
When Hopes shall fade. and young Lors's homo
BE half forgot;
When earth shall SEEM though once SO fair,
A temple built for guei and care:
When JOYS tina: beam
In young Lilies dream,
Shall fade away like msts OF morn,
While all OF Lore's Rose lett to thee,
VIII be its withered stem--iu fAorn,
To pierce thy heart with misery.
oLuNHIA, May 18th. lSl7.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-01
Highland County.

The Harrisburg Republican informs that the new
county OF Highland, formed by the last Legislature OF parts
OF Pendeon and Bath. regularly organized the 20h
inst BY the election OF Adam Stephenson. Jr the office
Of Clerk OF the County Court. Thomas Campbell, Esq
County Surveyor, and John c. wOodson, Esq Prosecuting
Atn