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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-27
L.ETTER FROM GEN. HOUSTON.

LIE Il i Ell IAoAb eAt
The reader will find below a letter from Gen.
Houston, suggested by Ex. President Tyler's let
ter upon The negotiations 10 secure The annexa-
lion Of Texas. The letter belongs 10 The history
of Annexation, and will be found interesting.
From the Huntsville (Terasl BannT
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, July is, le47.
To Col. F. l.. HATCH,
Editor OF The Texas Banner.
My Dear Sir: Within a few days | have seen
a letter in The "Weekly Union" Of The l2;h ult
over The signature of ex-Presidebt Tyler. II it
were no, for some facts stated in the letter, de-
mandins. as | conceived, some notice from me,
| would no, trouble you with this cummunica.
ton. Or il the iacls stated were not material 10
the truth of history, and The character of those,
who. al The time, were The chief funclicnaries Of
The Texian Government, | should feel it less in
cumben ON myself 10 solicit some explanation Of
the facts alleged. The statements emanating
from 50 high and respectable a source, are we'll
calculated IL enforce them upon the minds oil
readers as authentic, and not as matters arising
from the Misrepresentation Of truth.
The ex-Presidenl, when stating The reasons
which induced him 10 propose The subject OF an-
~nexation 10 Texas, amongst others, says: "Nor
was L, until | received AUTHENTIC information,
that other nations were exertina all their efforts
TO induce a course Of action on the part ofTexas,
at war, as | firmly %selieved, with the permanent
interests of the United States, thai | gave dircc-
tiuns 10 my lamen,ed friend, Abel P. Upshur.
then Secretary OF State, 10 break up and scatter
to The winds The web of their intrigues, by a d.
rect proposition for annexation" Ii seems from
this position, assumed by Mr.. Tyler, that he
either imagined the authorities OF Texas were
favorable 10 those intrigues, and weis willing 10
compromil her yjshls and Interests a. q nation, OF
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she appealed 10 Virginia for authority, as will
appear from the preamble OF The act OF the Both
December, 1888. Congress did not pretend 10
have any authority but what Virginia had given,
and where that was found inadequate The Com.
monweallh was asked 10 grant more 10 The United
States in Congress assembled. All this is now
changed. The old Articles Of Confederation are
no longer law. The Constitution OF The United
States, strictly construed, is, we contend, the only
source from which the Federal Government can
derive power. Under that instrument, the slave
holding States are part owners of the public do
main, subject only 10 The compromises and con-
c~essiops which they have made and acquiesced
in. And We contend, further, that they will be
part owners Of any domain which may be here
after acquired by The arms OF the Republic, and
their citizens will be free 10 inhabil it with what
ever properly they may own. And when the
time arrives for such territory 10 be admitted into
The Union, it must be admilled on an equal foot.
ing with The free, sovereign and independent
States Of the contederacy, empowered like them
TO recognize The institution Of slavery.
In noticing the remarks of The Times, We have
said more than we intended. We hope, how.
ever, we have made il plain, that no argument,
can be drawn from the action taken by Mr.. JET.
ferson in 1874, in favor OF those who contend ,ha,
The Congress Of the United States has any owe
10 prohibit slavery in any territory OF the United
States, or The authority 10 fet,er new States with
terms and conditions which would impair their
sovereignty and make them inferior 10 The other
States Of the Union. The lime has come 10 meet
this question firmly. Le,ihe people Of The South
do so, and show the people Of the North, that
while they desire above all things the permanent
cy Of the Union and the prosperity Of the whole
country, our rights cannot be lrampled on with
impuni,y. There is a point beyond which tor-
bearance ceases 10 be a virtue! We have al.
ready yielded much; they have yielded uothips.
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tax on those luxues and the response which
the tall cedar" made to the editor and freshsr
tho recollection Of the report Of the Union Of the pro-
ceedings OF the House on Saturday. when Mr. Went,
or,n endeavored TO reply TO the second count in Mr.
in,n h 10, Indictment, and honorable gentlemen were,
.oi .he alleged frequent ordinations OF bahn made
enemoie animals characteristic for their
IN an editorial said he done with the
nia;san washed his hands OF il; and very CON-
,any SAY down to smoke his pipe in peace An ex.
e~ela o. letter however published in Mr. Wenswohs
ssne%', IN which General Jackson wishes Mr. Blair
with his diving brss and processes friendship almost
e sep,ugsnarisn OF the Official organ ana asrmsd he
tat me remainder of the letter NAV h. givsn -
.hn General jackson wrote Mr. Blair and in rs .,or
terms as me English language capable Of exnrsss;nx
t'staon OF men and things did not dip h p,n m $3.50
pu an gal gave his opinon of III. gentle nsn selected
d. Mr Folk to throw ou hins the course Of the al
letter. which cannot now b. pubshed it rs with ia
humanity. The Wentworth and Richie wa as ns;S.
n'ne"ns as II may sprsar, is but d OF Of
rom compare to shower that will fall
snh ooIerate the support OF the administration
We are ON tiokiih ground; MS givng way and we de-
mocfsts may be begged Butw must adopt the motto
thing Tor men," as he ONLY that can ave us
We have not q hrob OF Ill nature in our heart towards
of hand way of turning Of dculties. hut what means
the demonstration against him 10 day the Senate Tor
man-Mr Yulee Of the land o, oranges anf )wers
was IN consequence OF the article, the scheme I'm,
yelled yelled in which the editor rays -: We shall be
ouked ior our planness we may be threatened with
p'osoipnon Some gentlemen may fefuse TO stand
MIN US, who may unfortunately mistake he path OF
sneT own permanent glory !" II not the advocacy Of
anA on Yea and coffee, and opposition to the w imot
PIoVo enough 70 preserve the cohesion attraction
az. csuse me Sou hern members stick 10 the sdmDs-
ua'ioh why should Ihe editor be annoy ed Sim
t because be mistakes his position and ace Ks TO drive
n.emen with sw fitness which they will not tolerate.
into executive measures
But wish to call attention to remark of Mr. Richie
R whenever he republican party shall desire it, etc
mere is violent effort making 10 dispace him as tho
ohcia editor, and hopes entertained that he will
on the fourth Of March next surrender the tripod to
tue sitting capacities Of another Nous ver yons
FELIX
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WAsHirvroS, Fob. 10, Ie47,


II We rightly understand Mr.. Calhoun, he does no.
propose TO runhs line TO the head Of the Gulf of
California thence to the Pacific; but to stop the
head Of the Gull as to embrace the whole Of the long
peninsula wing between tho Gulf and the Pacific in his
line. II them his object be to include both CALIFORNIA;
lis, doubtless, with view to the balance of power so
that the peninsula or Lower California may ultimately
be slave State, by Of compromise in yielding Up
per California free State This Is the only pon, upon
which we did not distinctly understand him.
Tho proceedings 10 the senate, to-day, empha IT,
caly rich Father Richie and his reporters have been
taken in the Senate for breach Of trust; though
the editor may be positively guilty think the repor.
tors will be enabled to show very fair paation See
your Senate report.
The corps Of reporters and writer's in Congress
to-day, contributed the sum Of hundred dollars for
the benefit OF Ireland Please let ireland know that the
reporters in the American Congress have heard cry
OF Distress and have contributed average Of barrel
oil nouL each 70 her relief poor as they themselves
Mr. walker has advertised for the loan, and the demo
Gratis who were anxious to dused among the peo
ple are not little out Of humor Are the British com
ing to our relief for hear that Prime Ward King
ere ready to advance $l2 600 Who but the Barngs
and the Rothschlds could furnish such sam 2
Briefly, THE DOCTOR.
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AFFAIRS IN WASHINGTON.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
TIE L k g r. PHO.

WAsHISoron, Feb IL, lsI7.
Senate.
The appeal Of Mr. BADoEn, against the decision Of the
Chair yesterday that the resolution OF privilege
lie day under tho rule when objected to-
ing up the Vice President said he had consulted prsce
dents and authorities at length and found nothing to
change his decision.
MIR. BADGER made an argument against the decision
Of the Chair and argued that tho resolution not
Of privilege.
Mr. wrs,rrR said that, however wordsd, il was not
resolution but order to exclude certain persons
from privileges granted them, and required
olsy under rule than order to clear the gal
leres.
hMr ALLEN moved to lay the appeal tho table. Neg.
atved, 81 to 81.
Mr.. YuLEE said the article in the Union charged the
Senate with treason The dignity Of the Senate was
involved
The decision of the Chair then reversed 20 to
The resolution postponed until to- morrow
The three million bill was taken up and Mr.. Corwin
addressed the Senate. His speech produced quite
sation. When he concluded
Mr.. BAoBY got the floor for tomorrow.
House OF Repr esontatives.
Mr. c. j. INsEHsoLL moved to close the debate on the
three million BILL Saturday. at O'Clock Ordered to
lay on the table, 81 to II.
The bill then taken up, and Messrs. Dobbin end
Giles addressed the committee in favor of the BILL but
opposition to the proviso
Mr. GORDON followed in favor of the bill and the pro
viso.
The committee rose and message was received from
the President that he had signed the reg
ment bill
Communications were received from the Treasury De-
parmen in reply to resolution Of inquiry relative to
the expenses incurred in the preparation Of the tariff Of
tha DeDA atati the nd
lures fer 1916 Of the contingent fund Of the military de-
partment.
The Joint resolution of thanks TO General Tayle with
amendments from the Senate received and referred
to the Military Committee
Adiournad
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Died.
:, suddenly on Thurstay morning 18th inst, ANDREW
DgpeeN, native Of Ireland, aged 35 years
His fre nds and acquaintances together with the
Ign Protestant Benevolent Society," arc respectfully in
yed to attend hi, funeral from his late residence corner
of Bedford and Flushing avenues Brooklyn East at 5
O'Clock this afternoon.
On Wednesday evening, the 10th instant, CArHARrNE
MARIA, second daughter Of Sidney Wetmore
The friends Of the family respectfully invited to at
tend the funeral services at the Dutch Church, Wash.
ington Square, on Saturday afternoon, at o'clock
On Wednesday morning, 10Th inst after long and
severe Illness ABRAHAM TAYLOR aged ~ years and 10
months
The relatives and friends of the family are invited To
attend his funeral this friday afternoon at o'clock
from his late residence 2l2 Twenty. sixth street.
On wednesday morning, 10th inst after short Illness
MArHEw M. CHICHESTER, in the 9Th year OF his age ,
me friends and acquanarces of the family are part
cuary requested to attend the furera his late re.
sidence, 100 Bowery this day. IL NJ without farther
invitation His remains will be taken to Newtown L. l..
for interme -
On Thursday afternoon 18th inst of croop JOHN Grr
CORY only son OF John and Catharine Gregory aged
yenr, months and ~ days.
The friends of the family are respectfuly invited In A.
tend his funeral this riday) afternoon at clock from
bis late residence, 1877 West Broadway.
On board schr. Wanda, her passage from st. Johns
Fla, to Key West, ABRAHAM FARwKLL, seaman of Bos.
ton.
On Wednesday the 10th inst of paraly JAMES VIII.
18th year of his age.
The friends and relatives of the family as well as those
OF his sons james g. and Charles Wet and sons in.
law Adam Il. Tiebou and Henry Grenzeback, are res.
pectuy invited to attend his funeral from his late resi-
dence Third avenue, five mile stone Friday the 18th
OF the First BAPTIST Church. Broome street. corner Eliza.
beth street., from half.past till 2 o'clock
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WASHINGTON, Feb, 10, Is47


Ptopect of a Big Sto,m--.an Explosion anticipated
The DVsntye,fh and Richie War-Pvospeet Of Mr.
Riiehies dedication, 60
Within the last Ave days there have beo, strange
doags behind and before the curtain Though, as some
hpvs thought and sad that there was but tempest in
a teapot, an explosion somewhere may take place not
altogether hsrmess Ills always dangerous to meddle
with mans bread and butter but to extend the inter.
ference TO his tea and coffee additional offence Al
mos, everybody now knows abou, tho attack Of Mr
Rtchis on Mr. Wentworth ior his course in Opposing
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PHILADELPHIA, Feb ii, 10 PM.
The -four market unsettled 800 brls sold last
ing at So 371s, and 2 900 brls this evening, at &c.
The body ofan unknown found this morning
on the Germantown road His ANGLE broken, and he
was horribly injured about the body the mystery cannot
BIO solved HIS clothing is nearly oil torn OF He sup
posed to have been by vehicles.
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TO THE
LATEST NOM ENT.
II E l. E q IL A PIiIC.

ALBANY, Feb II, ls47.
A meeting is to be held to morrow evening, In the
city, for tho purpose Of giving aid the suffering poor
Of Ireland.
Nothing doing here to-day in -four. We have re.
ceved orders at ST. but they cannot be filed Grain il
up; corn SIN oO,l; oats 80 40; rye, sly; barley,
o21s 695<; whiskey, mo sales.
The Housatonc train arrived at 20 minutes before
o'clock
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suppose that rigidy adhering to Mr. Csboun,, linz; =,
policy, we withdraw north of the line he pronoss. a.,
band our army with the exception Of the lew rex;mspta
ms deems necessary Tor the defence Of his contemplated
line OF posts-how long will any of these ports re
main in our possessionl Keeping strictly within our
lines we leave Santa Anna clear field for his opera
tons-ssve him free to swoop down upon any of those
ports and cut Of the garrison. The posts the from
tier might at most times have advice of his approach
AID by occupying strong positions, be enabled to hold
out against him until should arrives but the
would be different il Santa Anna should occupy a
trail position, with rad extending TO different posts
As Mr.. Cass argued he could choose his time for at
tack, but We should be always on the defensive.
But if Mr.. Calhoun has recommended this plan in
good aith there Is not the slightest doubt he has for
practical adoption, should have been offered several
months ago. as our operations ore now in such an ad'
vanced state thai 1t is impossible il the adminstra
ton SO desired, to adopt it, portion Of it, ss said be.
fore corresponds partially with the views oftne admins.
tration. This portion no doubt. MIR Calhoun will have
the satisfaction OF seeing carried into effect The main
portion however, IS impossible adopt Already
the prows OF our vessels pointed to Vera Cruz and
would even venture the prediction the mex, annyer.
sary of The birth of Washington will see the American
MAJ loating over the ramparts of Juan d Ulos--
wa somebody charge his memory with the prognost.
cation1
OF point to the defeat Of the Wlmot pro-
vise. Reflection has shown many that it is un,imely and
unwise and moderate men in nought but the germ
of interminable discord Those vino the
Of California and New Mexico fruitful source nd
vantage to the nation, beginning feel ssrme for
the uiAlment other hopes the South regarding tie
restricting clause aggression her rights already
manifests detsrminat to oppose any scqusiti)n Of
territory hampered with conditions so insulting Those
who DESTROYS o; peace that the obtaining
which this bill would place at the disposal OF the Pres.
dent will be wresed from him should the proviso be
adopted That provso cannot pass the Senate it
receive the Executive sanction. therefore, such restrc
ton would defeat the bill and deprive the President of
the power to make peace should opportunity os
20 doing.
The rumor of Santa Annals assassination obtains ere
dence here. II il probably without foundation.
The bill to repeal the law OF 1887, respecting pilots
was advocated yesterday by Mr. Dix in a very able
speech There is every to believe will pass
Mr. Reverdy Johnson is about to mako an argument
on the unconstitu,ionslity Of the law of 1887 From
incorrect information, stated some time since that
Mr. johnson is opposed to its repeal He is Of the
most strenuous advocates Of Mr.. Dix's bill
GALVIENSIS.
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BUFFALO, Feb. IL, ls47
Sales Of the best wheat flour made o.day 81 rs
81 slN and of prime wheat at % cents Corn is nsm
aal
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WASHINGTON, Feb. IL, 10 P. NJ.
New Orleans papers were received this evening, Of
the sth inst, but they contain no news
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CHESTNUT STREET THEATRE,
PHILADELPHIA

>HE Subscribers having leased the above magnificent
Enlistment offer the rent by the night Gel
until their return from the south tho LAT March
Full particulars be obtained Of Mr. DinmOre
the lessees at the box office, morning. betweec hs
hours Of II and H. All be
Mr. Jinmore, postpaid they will not be attended
j5tf Rhx AhGITlN II FRAZER,
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OyFIcK oF THE Lora ISLAND RAILRoAp Col
-. New York, Jan. 8, Ist7,
'HE Sockholden Of the Long Island Railroad COMPANY
are hereby notifed that the Annual Election for 1hr
teen Directors OF said Company will be held the Compa
rvs Once on Monday the Fifteenth day Of February merit.
Jne poll VIII be open from u o'clock till o'clock
transfer books will be closed from the 10th tn. 18th
Feb fuaTy, both days inclusive
BY order Of tho Board,
Jotofl5 re DAVID H. IvEg Secfelary
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NEW YOkk GALLERY OF THE FINE
ARTS

THE Exhibition of the Wo,ks of Art belonging to this
Institution open at the Rotunda IN the Park
Three fine pieces Of Sculpture by Brown have been lately
added viz Ruth, presented by Miss Eliza Hicks The Boy
and Dog, the gift Of Charles Leupp, ESQ., and Adons
In addition the above and valuable catalogue of En-
cravings, this collection embraces Coles Course of Empire
and Voyage of Life besides other fine OF Amer
Ar, by Mount, lngham, Inman Edmonds Durand Chap
man, RosheImel, and others.
The Gallery is open daily from Am until dark and
Monday and Tuesday Evenings only until 10 I'm.
Life Mcnhershp one dollar single admission Is CENTS
OaealoRues 13k cent?. d2< lrneodiss
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THE GREAT COUGH REMEDY
NV YoRx, Feb 10, 1877
GENTLEMEN:
THIS to cerufy that, during the month of December
L was seriously afflicted with bad cold aud cough |
tried several remedies without any beneficial but
nsnga one dollar package Of Pes.e Clarified Essence
Of Hoarhooud Candy. found my health roved
ci0ns remedy Yours truly,
MALANCTON ANDERSON,
Sold by D. PEAsE SONS No IS Division st.
,AsTrs -hnshton Co.. 10 Aston House, ITO and s56
BroadvNy2 3 Broadway 1888 Bowery: 527 Greenwich street,
- prosdway; lgJ Spring street l66 Sixth Avenue; 1877
rJghh Avenue Brosklyn-39 Fulton street. 269 Flu ton
Wirnsbugh-l46 Fourth street. Newark NJ.-2s3 Dad
street.. G2 tsc
SHERWOOD'S MAGNETIC MACHINES.
Ely recent improvements 10 these machines heir power
ndembisd n cases Of the size and the prices
the power and much better with less noise than
other much better adapted sng
wei as masnetising patieats, than any shers in use
case Us accompanied with manual 10th edition. DID,
xs Ssno IN the English French language, according to
oIoer con aiming specific the new method Of
Using nus which render ee
nscans ana others cautioned Qainst the
imiWons OF these machines under whatever name as thew
VIII De i9und OF hui value, - ''
w premium has ever been obtained over our ma
S.Jes t ne or other Institute as represented
oy the manufacturer. of Inferior Machines.
II. II SHERWOOD, MD.
ro...,..,, l02 Chambers NJ. New Yok
fel2 J&lWHrh "D"' 80 D'"a""ay'
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ACCORDION TAUGHT.
JACOBS teaches the Accordion thoroughly IN ~ lcs
LIZ sons that the novice become good player in
very short OF time Nc ia the only ono IN the ctr who
has Practical as well as theoretical knowledge of pop
ular instrument In all ats branches.
terms apply at the Accordion and Musical Instrument
Depot, So Chatham street.
Accordions tuned and repaired and rnusc for the same
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DALLEY'S PAIN EXTRACTOR.
M ERCHANTS AND DRUGGISTS eau obt,in their
IVA supplies Of the only Pain Extractor at
or depot Liberal terms made with wholesale puI.
chssers and with sg-nls.
Fresh certificate. Of remarkable efficacy Burns Piles
hheu gst, I'M, &c. &c., FURNISHED gratis
Wanted immediaEey several cling agents with MEANS
and well recommended. Il. DALEY Il CO
f12 ln~rc No. 208 oadway.
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Othcr Markets will be found, rs usual, ON the
Fourth page.
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NOTICE To ALL GENTLEMEN
GENTLEMEN, If You want your clothes kept in good
~ order for the remainder OF the had
take send and % Murray street,
you can get them either cleaned dyed
altered aud refxed, with velvet collars cuffs
bos0n,s. on the most reasonable terms.
NoTE.-No disappointment at store. line addressed
above attended to At time. call trial all asked
Clothes cleaned or dyed superior any the cieyat
I Murray stree
ssi 2wsrN A. CORTissOB. rom London
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LES DANSEUSES VlENNOiSE
M ADAME JOSEPBINE WEISS, Mistress of the Ball et
IVA begs Tn state to the Managers Of Theatres United
States that applications for be
agent Mr. JOHN POVEf, Of the Park Theatre New York
who is duty authorised all Cor Les Dan
ssuses Viennoise j25 II nc
MI X. POVEY has read with surprise card Madam Jo-
V1 sephine Weiss stating she has his
the only notice he has receive of such
Madame WEISS Mr. Povey begs leave to state Ia iusce to
ten direction OF Madame Weiss and shall so
until he receives from herseta withdrawal
"
Washington telegraph., 1847-11-17

TafNgNpous SToRA.=C Cincinnati was yisls4
by tremendous storm On the 26ih ull, which h..
caused the destruction Of an immense amount AZ
puprny II has rained almost continuously a,
three days. ossrilowing the country for nis.
around.
Along the Little Miami. which is higher tbz,
1t has bten kunwn for years, the asmare lone !.
hfynnd parallel In a number of instances = "a.
have been swept away and thousands Of bush.
OF Hf4in have heru destroyed Thp fence, >,
iiilf m,rs along the ri,rf have shared IN the F.s.
efal destruction. aud thefe Is no telling at III. nfs.
eni time the extent Of the damage done. +
baliam lands have been oyffilowed and the L.lIls
Mami, iof milfs now Turns broad lake.
lhe Ohio fsff at tlis place is sfyrral feet
ahaFe high-Wl ltsf mark and is siiIi fsin, al ~
tlie ol onr fol and haf per hour. SsfsfHl
EatlHns along the rysf IN ffoul Of tie city hff Al
fsads ouyffed WHh Walef.
The email Tributary STRAINS ate swollen 10 ussf.
lowing aud n lhrif mad caaref spreading d..
taat1n afouad Il is neal 10 impossible 10 lsfB
aaY esllnale al the amount Of damage done. Il
is aaqur.lanab.y liv masi srvefe lfsshsi We a4,,
ever had lrte