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HONOR TO A VlRGINIAN.

The Hampshire elsie OF Wight, England, IN
dependen, contains correspondence between a
committee of the citizens of Cowes and Joseph
Rodney Croskey, Esq, The United States Con-
sui al Cowcs. They have presented 10 him an
elegant gold pocket chronome,er, value eisn'y
guineas, as testimonial OF his afabiliiy in the
discharge of his official duties. his pnnc'uallly
as merchant, and Of his having been ins'ru-
mental in originating and establishing line oil
steamers between New York, Cowes, Southamp
ton and Bremen, OF which the splendid Wash
ing,on, Just sailed, is The pioneer. Mr.. Z. ac-
knowedges the compliment in very handsome
letter. and, with modesty and generosity when
do him all honor, gives most OF the credit OF the
establishment OF the new line OF steamers, from
whence great benefits, commercial and POLITICAL
are likely 10 accrue 10 both Europe and America,
10 A. D. Mann, ESQ.,, native OF Virginia. Mr.
Mann is well known 10 The country for the enlisht-
ened views he has presented TO ,heworld upon ques-
tions involving the high destinies OF the United
States, and for having, not long since, ably and
successfully negotiated treaty OF commerce
with Hanover, which promises great advantages
10 American trade Our readers are familiar
with him as "Agricola"- we take great plea
sure in informing them of the new honor ne has
won in connexion with the splendid line OF Anne
rican mail steamers 10 Europe. Mr. Croskey
says Of this line:
must admit, great and unqualified credit and
praise are due 10 those through whose instrument
ialily this important enterprise has been brought
TO its present promise OF successful consnmma-
ton: '"Palmam qui n,eruit ferat." Your PARTIAL
has assigned 10 me an honor which OF fright belongs
10 much worlhier man rather than TO myself
and Justice demands that | should perform the
pleasant. duty of sacrificing vanity al the
shrine Of truth and friendship, by the emphatic
disavowal of any further claim to merit, than
that Of having been the humble though Jealous
coadiuor OF Colonel A. Dudley Mann, my
friend, my counlrymen, and my late colleague at
Bremen. To his energy, knowledge, and perse-
verance, (aided by The ready cooperation and IL
beral views of The Presiden, oil the United States
and The postmaster general al Washington the
chief need is due. Colonel Mann is now
charged with confidential mission from his CO.
yernment TO certain European powers, and will
doubtless return home The triumphant negolialor
and diplomalist II will not take from the cup Of
his ambition to know that his we'll earned fame
has shed lustre upon his former associate.
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To The Editors Of The Enqnir

Messrs. Editors Permit me, through the CO.
lumns of your paper, TO introduce to the fayora-
bic consideration of the Convention that is tc
meet in the town OF Petersburg on The 9Th instant,
10 nominate candidate TO supply the vacancy
occasoned by the death OF the Hon. George T..
Dromgoole The name of gentleman in every re-
spect qualified 10 represent the District in the
Congress OF the United States. allude TO Mr..
Thomas Wallace, OF the Town OF Petersburg, a
gentleman of uneycepIionable moral character,
and high literary altainmens. Mr.. W. has done
much for the Democratic cause IN his DistIict.-
In the Presidential contests OF 1910 and "A, il
WIS his lot to meet the Wing champions oil The
District, and in every instance he gave Them
Buena Vista defeat. Should il be the pleasure
OF the Convention to give him the nomination.
and the will of the voters Of the District 10 elect
him, he will reHec, honor on his constituents, and
credit on himself
A DEMocRAT OF THE METROPOLIS, AND VoTER
IN THE BRUNSWICK DISTRICT.
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GENERAL ORDER.

The following General Order was read on board
the Ohio and the other vessels composing the
squadron, before Vera Cruz.
Navy DEPARTMENT, April 18th, ls47.
SIR: The dispatches Of Com Conner, dated
March 7th and 10th, and yours of the 18th, Dist
23d. 26th, 2Slh and 29th Of March, have been re.
ceived al the Department.
The successful result of The combined opera.
lions OF the army and navy al Vera Cruz, which
they announce has fully realized the expectations
OF the President. From the landing OF the troops
to the hosting of the American Flag on The forts
of,he city and Castle OF ST. Juan d'UlIoa, the con-
duct of The officers, seamen and marines Of the
squadron, has been marked by skill aallantry and
courage, which have justly excited The admiration
of the country and reflected honor on themselves
and on the navy.
To the Department, il is subject Of pride and
satisfaction, that the joint service has been per-
formed with such glorious results, and especially
that it has been done in a spirit of generous and
cordial cooperation. 1t is too, gratifying proof
OF the perfect state OF the arrangements and their
skilful execution, that this stronghold Of the ene-
my has surrendered to our arms with so small an
eusion of blood on our part; the country deplores
will honor their memory.
The President directs me TO make known 10 The
Squadron his high appreciation OF the efficient
service which they have rendered, and his admi.
ration OF the spirit which they have displayed.
am, very respectfully,
Your obedieni servant,
J Y MASON.
Com. NJ. C. PERaY, com'dg Home Squadron.
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The authorities at Washington, on being in

The authorities at Washington, on being in
formed 1.-THE destruction by mob oflhe buildings
al The Long Island Farms, which mad been hired
by the commissioners Of emigration for the recep-
ton Of invalid and sick emisranls, Immediately
placed al The disposition of these commissioners
The commodious public buildings, owned by The
United Slales, al The quarantine. ground.
This is better locality; The buildings are bet
ter, more spacious, and more convenient; and The
approach more easy for the emigrant.
We have pleasure in making known this
prompt and liberal action on the part OF The exc
curive authorities al Washington and hasten 10
make i. public, in order 10 alay any unessness
that may have been occasioned among these un-
Fortunate emigranls or their connexions, lest
thew should be denied suitable shelter and The
care which their lorlorn condition requires
". Y. Courier Z Enquirer.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-08

IN CHANCERY.-Visc -. 4 :, ,
j penls, held at the Capitol. in the az! =
on Wednesday. May 5lh, ls47:
Joseph e.. Swan, Plaintiff =.
against a.
Patrick Durkn and others. Justice. to
Of the Hastings Court OF the town ofPs. y !;
trrsbnrg, who sue al the instance ana ~
relation OF William Nisbet and lonn IL Las
Butler, late merchants and partn,r'' cr'i
traAtng under the sty lr and Arm q His' tn
bet & Butler, for the benefit OF George P,s
W. Harrison, Defendants. .,,s
The writ Of supersejeas heretofore ~ :,
cause not having returned executed ."
ant, William Sisbet, and Il appeanns
faction Of the Court that he IS not an TO-. ~ !,
Commonwealth, on motion OF the piaihu.' !,
sci, II Is ordered that the raid defendant =
on the FIRST Monday In October NIT 20 ~.
Of the whole matter in the judgment s'g''.
ed, and that copy Of this order be io,", Il
in some newspaper printed in the ''s ID,
and continued Tor two months suoee' n.
that another copy thereof be posted ?, ~ IL
The Capitol in the said city. 10Y .fIE
fuue 1-ruDm - -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-08

A GOOD ONE.-When The brave and gal.
liant Captain Walker, who has so distinguished
himself in the Mexican battles, was on visi, to
Washington city, several months ago, Daniel
Webster asked him: "Well, Captain, when do you
think we shall have peace7" To which the he.
roc Walker replied-"b Just ,casn you Wigs learn
10 act like me, and support your country" That
was scorcher.-[ Easton Argus.
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POETRY.
THE WAR-sHlP OF PEACE.

THE WAR-sHlP OF PEACE.
By SAMUEL LOVER.
Swee, land of song thy harp doth hang
Upon The willows, now,
While famine's blight and fevers pang
Stamp misery on thy brow;
Yet, rake Thy harp and raise Thy voice,
Though faint and low i, be,
And letlhy sinking heart rejoice
In friends, still left 10 thee.
Look out, look out across the sea
Tha, girds thy emerald shore,
a ship Of war is bound Tor thee,
But with no warlike store;
Her thunder sleeps It's Mercy's ofea'n
That watts her DER the sea-,
She goes moi forth 10 deal OCT DEATH
But bears new life 10 thee.
Thy wasted hand can scarcely strike
The chords of grateful praise;
Thy plaintive tone is now unlike
Thy voice OF prouder days,
Yet, even in sorrow, tuneiui sui
Let Erin's voice proclaim
In bardic praise, on every hill
Columbia's glorious name.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-08

~ L1t TRY
AT meeting OF the officers Of The 40.
ment Virginia Militia, held at LOUIS.
House, on the Sth day Of May, lsi7. Lev
A. b. Swift in The Chair ana Capt j.
dexter, Jr., Secretary, the following re,
we're unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the thanks Of The ar
men oil This Regiment be, and lhey III +.
rendered 10 Col. Gareu G. McGehee, {, (.
gent, impartial and soldier-like manae' !, /:
he has discharged the duties deyoyin. U.
while commandanl Of The 40h Regimen
Resolved, Tha, Major I>bel, CaF,aln,Q.i
Coleman and PoindeXter inform Co. Me
OF the action oflhis meeting upon his r,,s.s
and request his attendance upon the m'er.
After few PREDATORY remarks by Caf
dexter, he read The resolutions; whenagG
McGehee rose and said 81 return my nc, .
tell thanks, Mr.. Chairman, 10 The oticm
men ot the 40Ih Regiment, Tor The veg Ia
manifestation OF their approval u US g
while had The honor 10 command them. /.
acted in every capacity Of citizen soldier
private al II years of age 10 Oh Commana
this Reg'l. a my second muNsS iEeoei'
appointment oil Isl Sergeanl-m hrs CONF
i. Isl Lieutenant was daed The 2-Gta.
Der. 1919 Twas nexi elected Captain iyu
pany, and alter many wears service a>.a
the kindness Of my fellow officers, 49,.
sivcly elected Major, Lieutenant Coorr q
lionel OF The fonieth Regiment. Il hss -
my aim 10 discharge The various duties
several Offices faithfully, pupclualls 10 g
par,ialiry-always shelving as muct -.
others as claimed 10 be due 10 myself ]
endeavored, upon all occasions. prcmf
form my own duty, and TO require ohtr -.
| had a tight 10 require it, 10 10 theirs .
would desire none TO go where wonlt ~,
ling TO lead. How lar ] have scccee'''
efforts 10 serve you, | leave 10 You, -ls'
felow-soldiers, 10 say. You hare sail y.
thou good and faithful servant" This
gratifying TO my feelings. did ncie1Ptd'
lar TO interest yourselves in NY behalf. af
occasion. Ii will he my highest peasu. :
cherish a lively recollection o. youl kifi'.s
good will; and now that The relatl rs vm;
so long existed between Us, are ahorilob
dissolved, receive, beg you, officers AMI Y
earnest prayer for your prosperity and na'i
individually-and may peace and ham.
reign in the forlieth Regiment
A. B. SWIFT, Char
Ious potHnrYTrB Jr Spcrrtary
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Fifteen Dollars ne"a'

DAN AWAY from the subscrlbeI; ~ = Z.
II negro man named NELSON HAN,
plexion, about five feet eight inches N.Y., .an, !.
ont-which, not recollected. He y aoou' ~
of age-qnite int llige nt;-took win nm J,ls-
Summer clothes, and suit Of KenllIN ,,,r
the coats has velvet collar. Nelson n ~, -
a number ofyears al the Buckingham - rs.
at Bear Gardenn and "Stone wan n,inilb.
Furnaces over the Mountains. his a.q sls
~ extensive. The above reward ohm.
oe'''e'S' OF =" Seeu'e' ELIZABETH ANY fr !.
New Canton r. o., BuesiHsn'~
..0r ~, IRA,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-08

LIEUT.. WIN. c. WHITE FIRST LIEUTENANT
or THE OHIo.-Ths gallant officer, who, it will
be remembered, was wounded al The battle Of
Tuspsu, came up the river on Thursday morn
ing, in the steamer Curtis Peck, on his way 10
his residence. in Mecklenburg.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-08

FROM GEN. TAYLOR'S AIRY
learn from DR.. G. j. Michel ariset
Henry, (says the N. o. Sonherner,l =
10Th May, an express from Gen. Woo
rived al The camp oil Gen. Taylor, u
Col. Donirhan was within enc GAY :
Gen. Wool.
A general order has been received BY
Taylor which requires that all the Vo'uh'
be discharged in Mexico. Consequeh
Mississippi Rifles will not arrive here
25,h OF June. Their time expires an Y
They will be discharged al Inc Bfalos'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-08

ARRIVAL OF TRooPs.-The steamer
Gen. Pike, Capt. Ross, from Cincinnati, brought
down TO New Orleans CsptJ, P. Smith, Lieuls
J. A. Msrkelev and NJ. Nj. Anderson, and ls5
privates OF The 18th Regiment u. 8. Infantry,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-08

General Taylor had been i'll for day or TWO
but had recovered. Colonel Ham,ramck, who
had been dangerously i'll ever since the Virginia
Regiment arrived at Monterey, had recovered,
and come out 10 camp,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-08

THE SUBSCRIBER offers for SAFE Ss,o n, J.
L TIoN, situated in Lownd.s ~. cS-Ii ts1 :
forty miles below Montgomery yen hunI,..
river, containing one thousand nss .s M. nl,te =
which nine hundred are cleared, ne Tix7!
tlsd, and perfectly healthy. y. scutb ~
April s-etf Colu"p'''
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-08

Governor Henderson has declined the reques,
Of the people of San Augustine county, Texas,
TO be candidate for reelection as Governor.
During his eleven years OF public service, he
says his private Interests have suffered TO such an
extent, as TO require his whole attention now.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-08
JOHN PolEpExTER. Jr., Secretary.
RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG
POTOMAC RAIL, ROAD

" WV an itSAi'f
The stockholders of this Company {
Republican, held their annual meeting
day lasl, and found their affairs in m
fous condition.
The following gentlemen constitute /.
OF Directors Tor The ensuing year:
Edwin Robinson, President.
Nicholas Mills, James Rosher GFS
Myers, Directors on The partoi The pnga
holders.
George w. Munford and James NJ Y
on the pal, of lhe State.
We Learn that In addition 10 the sen
dividend made in May, Of three and q
cenlum, The Stockholders divided ten pr
surplus fund. This shows steady an
raging progress, and lahlishes fully iis
OF the original investment.
Treasurer, c. w. MacmuIdo.
Clerk, Joseph Myers.
Superintendent Of Transporiallon,
Sharp.
Train Conductors, Messrs. B. F. Dsri
Ruth.
And more compeien, and d Lying :
GERS, no company ever had.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-08

The Board of Directors OF the Branch OF The
Farmers Bank Of Virginia, at Alexandria, met
and organized on the Sd June. Phineas Janney
was unanimously elected President; Washington
C. Page, Cashier The former officers of The
Bank of Potomac have been unanimously elect
ed TO their old Offices in The present Bank. The
Branch went into operation on Friday.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-08

We yesterday received from The VAL Street
House, near The City Hotel, delicious bowl OF
Green Turtle Soup, fanked by Ju!ep, grace.
fully crowned with strawberries. We poor ed-
tors, in the midst OF our troubles and hardships,
are occasionally blessed with few comforts OF
life
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-08

The clerks in the Office OF the Register OF the
Treasury have addressed letter 10 R. Il. Gillet,
Esq. late Register, and now Solicitor of The Trea-
sury, expressive Of their sense of his hiehq qua
lifcalions as public officer, genllemanly bear
ing and afable department, and his efficiency and
vigor in the discharge OF his responsible Duties
The correspondence appears in the Union.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-08

A writer in the Abingdon Jacksonian gives
spirited sketch Of an illumination, on The 18th OF
May, in honor Of our great victories in Mexico,
in The village Of Jonesville, Lee county, which
"looked like a little Heaven lighted up by thou
sand stars clustered together" There was a
grand procession, portion bearing arms, and
others appropriate transparencies and lights-and
discharges Of musketry and an immense bomb,
switch shook The hills and re.echoed from The
mountains for miles around" II was a great
night tor the patriotic people Of Jonesve.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-08

"Virginia has lost gallant spnit. Anolner
noble victim has been offered al The shrine Oh nus
miserable icar."
Such comments as the above, which appears in
Yesterdays Republican, in connection with Inc 'al'
OF The brave and generous Captain Stevens L.
Mason. we regard as insulting 10 The memory oil
the houored dead. As such, it will, no doubt, be
looked upon by his relatives and sincere friends.
The Wing press have s,igmalized This war as
one OF aggression" and 'rapne," and our OFF,
GERS and men engaged in ilas "lawless invaders, .
and the Republican contemporary pronounces
il "miserablc." What mockery Of comfort do
such journals hold forth to The sorrowins friends
of the deceased, when they represent them as &C.
tors in a war OF injustice and murder, abhorTed
by God and man Better not say one word in
praise OF The Dead than thus 10 twine The nellie
with the cypress and laurel wreath which encircles
his grave, We know we'll the sterling virtues
and proud spirit of the brave Mason, and we
know tina, had Heaven spared him TO his coun'
,ry's love and admiration, he would have scorned
all praise coupled with an insult 10 his country's
fair name and honor He gave upa comfortable
civil station, and drew his sword in defence OF
his country and of the highland we doubt not
that, as he wrilhed in agony of pain from his
dea,h.wound, he felt noble consolation that he
had sacrificed his life in the just, and righteous
and glorious struggles of his country.
When party passion shall have passed away,
and History shall, with her faithful pen, record
the events OF this important period in cur nation
al existence, we have no fear that the character
ofthis war will moi be properly appreciated. As
Lieutenant Miles Of the Illinois volunteers writes:
"Never in any country, was war waged like
this, upon principles so humane, so civilized, so
level with the enlightenment Of the age. The
conduct Of The war has been in strict accordance
with the letter and spirit Of the instructions is
sued from Washington 10 our commanders in
Mexico, and such as The philanthropist will con-
template with profound satisfaction. As itstands,
unexamped in history, the American may point
TO this war, by which we are striving 10 conquer
an honorable peace and 10 our treatment OF the
invaded nation, as emitting his country TO claim
and 10 take precedence of all others in The great
| aiiribues of modern civilization"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-06-08

Surry, in small boat rowed by Two Of his ser
wants, came alongside OF her, with the view OF
taking passage. Running near The c. P. whilst
her wheels were still in motion, The small boat was
instantly drawn under and crushed 10 pieces
Mr. White and his servants soon appeared the
top OF The waves /; bat, before they could be Sc
cured, one OF the servants sank to rise no more.
He was valuable servant, and highly priced by
his master. The scene was witnessed by many
passengers on board The Curtis Peck, and drew
forth the deepest sympahies OF all present. No
blame, we are in ormed, could attach 10 the Cap
tain or hands Of The Curtis Peck. MIR. White
Immediately returned 10 his residence in Surry.
We have observed (says The Union that The
National Intelligencer" has Of late given con-
spcuous place 10 its columns 10 different letters
from Washington, which have been first publish
ed in other journals as though they contained Sc
unofficial revelations from the administration.
We are authorized, therefore, TO stale unequivo-
cally, that no lelter-wrier in this city has any
means of knowing The "views and purposes OF
the administration" in advance OF the public.
Such pretended revelations must be merely the
conIeclures oftheir authors from facts within The
knowledge of every person. This is especially
true in regard 10 the Stale Department; because,
from its very nature. it is confidential branch OF
the government. The discretion oflhe head ofthat
department is we'll known to he public; and he
never even conveIses with any person concern.
ing diplomatic arrangements, either in embryo
or in progress, except with those directly inter.
ested. Afer negotiations are brought TO con-
clusion, whether fortunate or adverse, Mr.. Buch.
anan is always proud TO submit his labors to The
public, unless just regard for foreign nations rem
ders this improper. This is the rule by which he
has been guided ever since he came inIo the De-
partment. Whether therefore, Gen. Scott does, or
does not, possess diplomatic powers, or what are
The objects of Mr.. Trist's visit 10 Mexico, are
known to no persons in the United States, beyond
the President and members of his cabinet, and
one confidential clerk in The Department. II may
be proper here TO add, that II is highly unjust 10
General Sou TO assert 10 isinuate TIA! he is not
the author of Tie proclamation Which bears his name
II is re'y ceyta,n that neither Ms administration
nor Nh. Tria had any agency ,oAotsrer in ii, pro.
duesion.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-06-24
Important from Mexico.

SANTA ANNALS LETTER OF RESIGNATION.
The schooner Zenoba arrived here from
Vera Cruz, whence she sailed on the 3D. inst.
The steamer Telegraph was to sail from Vera
Cruz in two or three days.
By this arrival copy Of the American Eagle
of the I'd inst. was received. IL contains Santa
Annals letter OF resignation
The Eage says tbs resignation was followed
up by thatof Gen. Bravo as Vice President
There is probably some confusion in this AS
we understand At, the Vice Presidency was abol-
ished to git rid of Gomez Faras, and has not
been re established. Gen. Bravo was recently
in command at Pueba, and vet more recently
was at the head OF what is called the army of
the centre" lie may have resigned this post.
The Eagle says that the election for President
will take place on the 18th inst BY this we
presume is meant that the votes will be officially
counted and the result declared.
We have no further returns by this arrival,
but the Eagle thinks Gen. Herrera will be the
President.
Gen. Scott reached Puebla on the 26h ult.,
the day before Gen. Twiggs arrived there
Every thing was quiet in the city, our soldiers
and the Inhabitants being appareatly on the best
terms.
a small accommodating party Of our troops
had met at some twenty miles beyond Puebla.
They had encountered no enemy 30 far The
Mexlcans are erecting works a short distance
/ this side of the capital, but the Eagle treats
them as uhlmportant and not likely 10 be compile
T. ted.
The Eagle gives it as report that General