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APPOINTMENTS BY TIE PRESIDENT
By and ,cith The adrtce and consent Of The Senate.
plRsr REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY

Bv and Nth The adr,ce and consent IF the Senate.
FIRST REGIMENT CT ARTILLERY
Firs, Lieu,enan, John 3. Masruder, 10 be cap
tain June Is, lS46, r,ee Irwin, assistant quarer-
master. who under The 7th section oil The act oi
June lS. 1876 elect, 10 vaca,e his rTs'men'af
commission.
Second Lieutenan, Samuel K. Dawson, to BE-
FIRST lieutenant, June is, 1916, rice Magrudcr,
promoted.
Brevet Second Lienienan, Henry Coppee, Of
the second regiment Of artillery, 10 be second
lieutenant, June lS, 1876, rice Dawson, promoted.
ApJurASr GENERALS DEPARTMENT.
First Lieutenant William w. Mackall, Of The
first regiment of artillery, TO be assis'an, adluan
general with The Brevet rank Of captain, De-
cember 90, 1896 vice Preotiss, assistant atju:ant
general, who vacates his STAFF commission.
First Lieutenant George Deas, OF The fifth regi-
ment OF infantry, to be assistant adjuianl general,
with brevet rank Of captain, December 20, 1916,
csee Ridgely, deceased.
Appointments in accordance with The provi-
sions Of IAN &C, supplemental 10 an act entitled
IAN act providing for the prosecution oil the exis
ting war between the United States and the re-
public of Mexico. and Tor other purposes ap-
proved June Ia 1876, agresably TO their nomina.
lions respectively, viz
William s kemper, Of Virginia, 10 be asss.
fant ouarlermaseT, with the rank of captain.
Henry Erskn, of Virginia, 10 be assistant,
commissary with the rank Of captain.
John Miller Bell OF Virginia. TO be assistant
Surgeon.
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POETRY.
STAND BYTHY CoUNTRY'S QUARREL.
BYT. c SrEAR.

TAND EYTHl C0UNTRY'S QUARRE
BY T. c srEAR.
Stand thou By Thy Count'y's quarrel,
BE that quarrel VI al il may,
lie shall VI, ar Inc crceresi laurel,
Who shall creates, zeal display
Stand thou by Thy counry's honor,
In the council ana The held
That no shame may come upon her,
Who the right can never yield.
Stand bv those who sand BY duty
With good aim and high intent,
Asking night. nor seeking booty
Trusting God Tor the event.
When compelled 10 strike and measure
Wars inevitable blow,
Wide unfold thc strength and ucasuie
o; the nation on The Ice.
LIE, him heed who rules assembling
Lei him quail who darcs defy-
Till his naughty hordes stand trembling
Till his flag Of truce shall ny.
wh,, ,houob narty name, divide rs
Love oil county prompts US all,
And he earnes, minds that guide US,
Do but wait that counify's Call.
Is i, virtno;is, is II valiant,
lobe wroDSed and not repel-
Nor with means and measures Salient
Justice nobly 10 compel!
Let no, Freedom rue her quarrel
Dealing a divided blow;
Blu, with Viclory's iouehIen laurel
Rise triumphant Ger the Toe.
All the strength Of nations Blended
Cannot make her legions fy,
n they Sia nd as they cOnended
In the days that have gone by.
with her fame in VISIONS keeping,
And her cause in Valors hand,
Glory's harvest waits their reaPins'
With war.scylhe and baiile'orano.
Then with patriot glance arriving
At,he issue and the aim,
Stand thou by thy counlry's striving
Proud and Jealous OF her fame.
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For The Enquirer.
Fer me Enquirer.
tn THE REPUBLICAN VOTERS OF KING &
QUEEN COUNTY.

Gentlemen: The time is rapidly approaching
when we should look around us 10 ascertain the
mos, suitable man 10 concentrate lbe Democratic
strength Of The good old county OF King s. Queen,
~ renresent US in the next General Assembly OF
Virginia. Permit me, then, through The columns
of the Enquirer, 10 bring 10 your notice gentle
man well qualified in every particular TO NIL the
honorable station. That gentleman is Captain
Philip Eubank, farmer by occupation, and one
who is identified with your interests in every re-
spec,. Come forward, then, voters OF King &
Queen, and nominate Tor your sutrages one who
is thoroughly identified with you both in politics
and interest Captain Eubank is man OF strong,
discriminating mind, an efficient Justice oil me
Peace. OF the s,rces, integrity, and high sense oil
moral character. He is we'll calculated 10 bring
out the whole strength OF The parry, and with
on, saving augh, in disparagenenI oil any other
gentleman, give il as nv candid opinion mat ne
can get larger vote than any other man IN the
county.
This publication is made without the writer's
having said any thing 10 Captain +. upon Inc
subiecl; but am thoroughly convinced that
though j, may be against his interest, and al d
considerable personal sacrifice. he will consent 10
he your candidate, should il be in accordance with
The wishes Of his iellow.ciiizens.
''e A VOTER.
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MEXICAN PROPOSITION FOR PEACE

MEXICAN PROPOSITION FOR PEACE.
An American Minister asked for-Lctter from
Santa Anna 10 Gen. WorM.-We learn from
Washington (says the Baltimore SUM that the
rumor prevailing a, Tampico at The last dates,
to The effect that The Mexican Congress had
agreed 10 receive an American minister 10 treat
for peace, and had sent messenger 10 Gen. Tay-
lor 10 that effect is believed 10 be we'll founded
in that city. The following letter from our cor
respondent at Sallo also shows that the same
rumor, in a pretty strong form, had reached that
place
[Corresnondence OF the Baltimore SUM-
SALTlLLo, (Mexico,) Dec. 81 1916.
Dear Sirs: Since closed my letter 10 you yes
tcrday, another batch OF news has arrived here
from ST. Luis dc Potosi, which, il true, is cer
tainly important. believe il can be relied on
as correct, coming as it does, very straight
The Mexican Congress has agreed 10 accept a
Minister from the United States 10 treat for
pcacc Some say, however, they are only dis
posed 10 receive one, whilst again il is confident
iy asserted that they have agreed 10 make peace
at all azards
General Worth received yesterday, through
courier. from General Santa Anna, letter
which is said 10 be Of very pacific character
An individual is in SaliIlo who says he has
seen The bill passed by the Mexican Congress,
authorizing the appointment Of commissioner,
to meet one from us, 10 treat for peace and that
he saw II distributed in The form Of han!bill,
and posted IN in the city OF Mexico, and al ST.
Louis de Poto>i. Report says there is copy
in this place a, this time. From The conf 'ence
with which some ut my Mexican friends speak
OF The matter, am myself disposed 10 believe il
rue-lhough no, without misgivines. God grant
il be rue-should il turn out so 1t will be great
cause for rejoicing, no doubt, throughout The Uni
ted States as we'll as Mexico, and prove most &C
cepabe 10 the army
San.a Anna is sill a, San Luis de Poiosi, and
[ believe now. without an intention Of advanc-
ing. His army there is represented 10 BE inactive
this is good omen.
As ever, yours, u.
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GENERAL Taylor FOR THE PREsIDEscY.-We
find the following communication in The Wash
inglon Fountain purporting 10 come from men,
hers 81 both Houses Of Congress-
1--WE respectfully submit 10 the consideration Ct
The Wing National Nominating Convention, and
OF The American people, without respect lopary.
the ust!ious name oil Major General Zachary
Taylor, OF Louisiana, the hero of the Rio Gfande,
as candidate for the next Presidency OF The Uni
ed States"
The above is signed "lNany Members Of he Sc
male and Hogse Of Representatives., and dated
'Washingon, Jan. q, Is47."
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MARRIAGES..

Married, on Thursday evening. lamar lamar 4.
Rev Geo Woodbridge, Or. WIN. p ~. Jpggsst
WETHER. VI Abemarie county, {" -h'''
GARDNER, Of this city. 4.
Married. on the 9th January, BY the a., q, !
Mcdowell. Mr.. SHELTON v. CROSs' y III Il. 2
ANN FRANCES, daughter Of Hush hsD''
all of Hanover county. va. u.,.fi'
Married. a, III. hous. of William Z. , li,a.
county, on Tuesday evening. The 9Th a,,nh. 1in,il
Raw. Reuben Jones, Ar- WIN srSA :
AVN p WpRNN.
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VOTER.
Ear fhs En1u

We saw in Tuesdays Enquirer, with regret,
that our present worthy delegate, MIR. Leake
will not be candidate for reelection; and We take
This early opportunity 10 bring 10 The notice OF Inc
county The name Of MIR. John t. A. Marin, as
suitable person 10 supply his place. Mr.. Mar.
lin is a genuine and unwavering Democrat, an
will make fine representative. He IS on" oil he
most popular men in The county, and IS surh
man as ought 10 be the candidate, as the Con-
cressional Election Of this District comes of his
Snrino. when VIZ will stand in need Of every
democratic voter III ihr 'i'sif'c' ~ elect MT neu
don. Mr.. NJ. W. "cies' can get more wing
votes Than any o,rcr man in ne county
MANY NnrsRs of Go cuLANp.
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FW nc EHYNUtT.
I'd THE VOTERS OF sPoTTSYLvANIA


TO THE VOTERS OF sPoTTSYLvANIA.
Our present worthy and able representative,
Alexander R. Holiday, having notified US OF his
determination 10 decline reelection 10 The
House of Delegates from Spotsylvania county,
we wish 10 present 10 the Democrats OF the coun-
~ the name OF WIN. B. coleman, Esq, as a
gentleman well qualified 10 succeed him. Mr.
Coleman is Democrat OF the old school. lie
has ever bsen firm, consistent and answering
advocate OF Democratic principles. In the dark
es period of The history OF Democracy in Virgil
na-ves, in 1910, when many sunshine Demo-
Gratis struck their colors and went over 10 the
Wings, he was seen firm and answering, ami
mated By the conviction Of the purity and pro-
priely OF the principles OF Democracy. lie IS
loo, farmer BY profession, completely ldentiiled
in interes, with the great mass Of The people. En-
dowed by nature with sound and discriminating
mind he is well calculated 10 represent the conn
" in The General Assembly of Virginia. You
will find him The advocate OF no temporlsins, va
ciila,iug pulley; and the Democrats OF Virginia
will always know where TO find him. We ven
ture 10 underwriIe that The Wings al least Will
receive no aid and comfort al his hands. Inc
times imperaliYely require representative OF MS
firmness and decision OF character. GIVE us
sucb representatives as VIM. B. Coleman and
we venture 10 predict that aposacy from Demo.
cracy among our public men will be unknown
We most earnestly and jealousy present ms
name 10 The Democrats OF Spottsylvania as can
dida,e 10 represent US in The next House Of Dele
gates OF Virginia. MANY VOTERS.
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The Democratic members OF The legislature
questioned The three Wing candidates as 10 their
opinion in regard 10 the Mexican war, &C.
Their answers are nearly all 10 the same effect.
They stale tina, the President acted unwisey, in
sending Gen. Taylor 10 the Rio Grande, and that
war nigh; have been avoided. They are ready
to vote Tor supplies Of men aud money aud against
any proposition prohibiting slavery in territory
By conquest or otherwise
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-02-05

The Matamoras Flag, of the 18Th JAM, had re-
ceived information of The affair in which the
rear-guard OF Col. May was cnt OIL, in reconnoi-
rrng ,pass near Linares. The version OF The
affair as published in the Flag is. that besides the
eleven men, Lieutenant and Sergeant com.
manding the guard were Gu! of with The men,
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np1GuT OF WAYNE refer 10 Inc na ~.
,,n,. n our advertising columns Inc s'em ,
s5; Il, - as being presented in plain ana cum
,1, eonsa manner.
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TuT RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
Ear he Enquirer.


Messrs Editors in perusing an article s'sheu
"Bru,us," in the Wing, | obtained the lniorina-
ton that The Vice President had appointed sue
ccssor IL cificiaie in his absence, occaslonea ny
indispostion; but, that some of The body donplinS
his authority so 10 do, proposed ballot, %n.sn
resulted unanimously in The confirmation ol lie
Vice Presidents wishes. He then proceeded 20
say hat Dallas would by no means ne Inc Pc,
siding officer Of the Senate II the WISHES Oh .na.
BODY could be consulted, and, by consequence, u
his own wishes could prevail. seldom 'hd",se
in smile, bur On reading this paragraph OF u.
Wings Washington correspondent len as !,
nv risibiiily had been touched. had Imagined
il 10 he Wing tenet to respect the wishes ana ana
acts Of The people, as being competent 10 indhe
these important selections. Indeed, ! inasinra
that they we're jealous advocates Tor The soye-
reign will Of the dear people-no dreaming mat
a small body OF men, however wise, much less
a single indiyidual-a scribbler for a newspaper
would arrogate 10 himself sagaclly So pre-
lerable 10 the Constitution, or sense OF the nation.
| have never yet been able 10 comprehend The
significant phrases, Whig-a good Whis-a
coed and hue Wing.
Jan. 22d. A.. CHIMNEY COkNbH.
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KENTUCKY U. :. SENATOR-On Tues
day last the Legislature OF Kentucky proceeded
in bao, for The election OF U. 5. Senator Tor SIX
years from the 4th oil March next, when MI
Morehead's term expires, who declines re-
election, bu, did MOI succeed in efIecling choice
The following is a summary OF the three ballot
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Cap, w. M. Robinsons company OF "Pelers-
burg Union Mexican Volunteers" Sc, out for Old
Point on Friday morning, being escorted 10 the
Depo, by tie volunteer companies and large
number Of cilizens. The evening before beau
lifu flag was presented 10 them atihe Courthouse,
in the name OF III. ladies, by W. r. Drinkard,
Esq.,, who made an eloquent and impressive al
dress. Capt. R. returned his thanks in feeling
and glowing language. Swords were presented
10 the Captain and the three Lieuenanis, Bryan,
Stands and MCGOWAN, and handsome and pa
,rio,ic addresses delivered by VIM. t. Joynes,
Tim. Rives. WIN. M. Nelson and Oh. J. Caban-
iss, Esqs. The officers responded in neat and ap-
propriale terms.
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lions OF toll, &C.. &c.
Murpiand-All iudge The company, when
incorporated, no matter who may be The subscri-
bers, will be under The supervision and supreme
control of Virginia legislation. One Of The sec
lions OF the very bill Of incorporation suhjecs it
10 all the provisions, regulations and restrictions
Of the general railroad law oil Virginia.
Vyginm-Your reasoning is not TO be answer
Ell. But then The produce Of this region will 20
oil 10 one Of your cities, will no, come 10 miar.
llarslo,A-True, i! would go, a great aeal Of
IT, 10 Baltimore, but there il mus, 60, il IL 60 any
where. Nalue ard Natures God have pointed
out Baltimore as The natural market OF This region
The same asence, have planted an iihpa>sahle
barrier uf inaccessible mountains between the
North West and The Eastern cities oi Virginia.
In trying ITO 'eeislale It's produce 10 Richmond and
Norfolk, you war against The DEGREES oi Omni-
poience. Again, if my city, Baltimore, docs make
portion Of The profit growing oul ol This railroad,
you are The gamer in having lue vast resources oil
a now valueess region developed, and made
par. of your wealth. The merchants OF BALI.
more may pref, by the thing, but your farmers
and eraziers will be enriched, your people there
have their means Of comtor, and happiness aug
men;ed. The benefit will he reciprocal-quM
p7o quo. Besides, your Eastern people find now
IN Baltimore their best marke. for what they pro-
duce. In proportion then as you build up Bali-
more, add 10 her business capital. wealth and
population, in that proportion you add 10 her
value as market Tor Eastern Virginia. And,
lastly, can you expecl me 10 build this magnificent
road without Cost 10 you, and vel share none OF
the bens6ts7
Virg,nia-Your logic is again unanswerable,
and I'll not play The dog in The manger. If my
Northwestern people can, gel their products 10
Richmond, or Norfolk, or Petersburg, in Gods
name let them lake them 10 Baltimore, or where
else they can Bullhere are other difficulties ye
There is great deal oil contention about The ter
minus Of this road.
aryland-Trash Trash! Willycu allow 50
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LAMBERT'S OFFICE.
On 18th Street. under the Exchange Hotel
Drawing Of the Sussex Lottery. extra class No 40:
40 % 30 IS % 81 81 81

Drawing OF the Sussex Lottery, extra class No 49,
40 % 30 % % 81 81 81
Drawing of the Alexandria Lottery, class No 30;
80 % 40 Is 63 ~ , IL % AZ % 4 10
Drawing OF the Leesburg Lottery class No 80 June 2st:
% 10 Sc "a So 10 81 % 20
TUESDAY-Sp!endid Sehene The Jersey Lottery class
No 90 To he drawn Jersey City Monday will be
ed here TuesAy, o'clock P. NJ Capitals 900 600
5000 1000, 3OOO 1881 10 OF $500 IS Nos drawn
Tickets =, halves T. qususr2 =.
WEDNESOAY.-Thc Alexandria Lottery. class No 30 10 be
drawn At AL Iaudua Tuesday here on Wed
nestay Capiiais 10000 10000 Numbers 10 drawn
Tickets IS. halves $50. qrs. les.
THURsDAY.-Gnhd Scheme The New jersey Lottery eas,
No So TO be drawn iJersey City "Wednesday
Cd hare Thursday Capitals $4,000 1900 1000 1870 so OF
1000, 50 Of 500 le OF 300 &c &c drawn Tickets
80. halves S, quarters $50.
FRlDAY-rhc Virginia Monongaa Lottery No 25 n be
drawn at Alexandria Thursday and here on Fri
day Capital $4,000 Is Nos - drawn Tickets s. halves
quarters Use
SATURDAY-One Dollar Lottery The Va Ise,hur Lottery
Extra class No 10, will draw Norfolk Friday
eeved here about O'Clock Saturday Cap $1,000 rs
II drawn. Tickets 81, halves soc, qrs .5e
Another One Dollar LoiierThe Lottery
ira, Class No ST. he drawn Wlmingon Delaware on sar-
day morning. and ~ be received evening oek
Capitals siiii IL Nos, IL dawn Tickets ST. soc qrs
rs
0 Orders from the county the above Schemes In any Of
MauTy & Cos Lotteries promptly ATTENDED
LAMBERT's OFFICE, No 3 Exchange Place
Under the Exchange Hotel
o Reeoreet No. 3. For, There's Gek in odd numbers
Rory ONore eel
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RICHMOND MARKETS.

lREroRTEp AND CORRECTED TWICE wHis /
JUNE 81, lS47.
TOBACCO-Rocopts and inspections much heavier
this than last week. and some improvement in prices.
FLOUR-Sales at S7sISS.
CORN-lO2alO5 cents.
COFFEE-Wih a steady country demand, we quote
Laguayra 75aec; Rio 74u7ic Java l0alIc ST. Domingo
6ya7c.
CUT NhlLS-4ia45c.
FlSH-Thero has been active demand for No. | Cut
S6,25.-shad SsAsi
OATS-55a6Oc.
WHlSkEY-Bbls. 81 5c Hhds none in market.
LlME-Thomastoni from store soc.
TEAS-lmperia and Gunpowder Soc to 81 25; Black
25a50e.
Rico Csc. Cuba 23a3Oc.
CANDLES-Sperm 30a33c Patent Sperm IOc; HULL,
Patent lIc Taow l2jal3c.
CLOVER SEED-S4ia5-dul.
HERDS GRASS-Sl. Nominal.
TIMOTHY Do.-S3 per bushel. \
PIG lRON-S25 to IS.
OIL-Winter strained oil best | Is cts per gal
PROVlSlONS-Bacon, new, hog round lOaII cents;
Western Sides lO3alOi Shoulders, sia9c; New Lard lO
allie. for No l.
PLAsTER-From the Wharf, 1915 per ton do
Basin $3.50.
suGARs-N. Orleans Gius Porto Rico las; St Croi1
sil95
sHoT-5Ia5i.
sALT-SaIes from wharf sl,65; 81 20 asked from
store.
EXCHANGE.
~ ~ York drafts Gag prem Baltimore draft, las prem
Philadelphia sat North Carolina !a2 dis.
South Carolina dis Wheeling dis.
Treasury Notes prem Tennessee dis.
Alabama SAD dis. Specie saI prem
LIVE STOCK MARKET, June 81.
BEEF-f2.5Da35O gross.
sHEIP--sI,sO to 225.
HOGS-S6. scarce.
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BY LAST EVENINGS MAIL.
LATE FROM SANTA FEE.

Murder and Outrage on the PIain.---Dcutb nj
mr. TharP-Express from GENERAL Kcarny,
&C., &c.
Capt. ST. vran. Messrs George Brent, ] w Folser.
Blair. Jr, T. Chadwick. T Hoffman, of Baltimore and
other gentlemen, arrived ST. Louis on the I2h from
Santa Re. which they left the 18th OF May when every
ming was quiet and will continue so, long there -
military force there. and longer. The ST. Louis Re-
veilo says:
Our friends left Fort William on the 26th ult and reach
ed Westpor In fourteen days Things In the Indian conn
Try are in a very miserable condition. Mexicans inplca.
ted in tho late insureeton have joined the different tribes
OF Indians, and have committed deprcdations ut the differ
ent grazing grounds to great extent particularly a the
Ponil They have succeeded in driving of and killing
twohirds OF the cattle, mule &c belonging to the United
Siaic also animals belonging volunteer companies and
Bent. ST Vrain & Co. Bent, st Vrain & Co have been
obliged TO remove the stock remaining belonging to the
government themselves and other persons. from the Poni
The conduct Of the indaHs the Arkansas &c. is no
Santa Fe has escaped without being pundered The Ca
msnches and Pawness open war, and the Arappa
hoes and Cheyennes although proicssedy friendly arc in
truth not much better.
Brent, ST. Vrain and Co.'s wagons and W. Tbarp.s wa
gons were attacked at Walnut creek the 2Sth ut by
apary OF Indians, who k,sd Mr. Tharp and took away
upwards OF 60 mules and horses, and the same numb,
oi e,ite Mr. Francis DE Lisle Il. s. Co.'s wagon
ter, and MIR; Thnp, went out To kill buffalo which weio
within short distance OF camp. They some dis
tenee om each other but only 300 yards from camp when
they were attacked by Indians Mr. Tharp kilod-Dc
Lse saved HE o by reservnR his lire the men nj
his assistance. The Indians made their charge in
three different parties MIR De Le believes that they
were Arappahoes. Our friends met several trains OF Co
wagons, also several trains belonging TO traders
who may pechance lose their anmss their lives;
II they arc not the lockout The road has been so
dangerous for several years.
Two three Mexcans came into Taos abont the 5l,
uli and reported that they had party OF about
Americans on Green river who bringing express
from Gen. kearny. The express would probably reach
Santa Fe in few days. They met Mr.. Newman with n
mail. lie nearly in California. This is the same T.
press taken by Mr. Solomon Subee Santa Fo in Janua-