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C,CHARNHORsT's Military Field Pocket-book

CyCHARNHORST'S Military Field Pocket-book
y Malortie the Attack and Defence Of Forted Places
Mullers Science OF War, vols.
Humphrey the Forfication adopted for defence OF
the Rhine Frontier
Glcnnie's Military Memoirs
The Practical Operations of Siege, by Major General
Paisley, Royal Engineers
Duties OF an officer Picquet and Deachnents, by
Captain Ker, TIL Dragon Guards
Hints to Officers III command OF Deachents and Pic
Duets on Service, by Captain Glasse. 95th regiment
Sir Howard Douglass ON Military Bridges
Masraths History of the Art of War
Light Troops in the Field, by Lieut. Mavne 9th infantry
Light Troops in the Field by Lieut. Col Ehwald
Military Operations in Ireland by the French Troops
under Hunbert in 1898
Evolutions OF Field Battery, and ManGuvres of
Brigade of Batteries, by Captain Gore, Royal Arul-
lery, vol l6 plates: London. 1916
Hints to Officers Commanding Partisan Corps by Capt
Murray
Marshall on Soldiers Masst,ll's Military Miscellany
Macauley's Field Notifications
Jacksons Military Surveying
Naper's Peninsuar War
Sibome's Waterloo Campaign
The Wellington Dispatches
And many other valuable works, French and Englsl
and old, Fortitcation, Gunney, Military Law and
Courts Martial Military History and Biography Tactic,
Military Engineering, &C., imported from France and Eng
land by f. TAYLOR.
May %
VALUABLE SERVANTS Ar PRIvATE SALE
have for private sale the following valuable servants
from the country viz:
A middle-aged woman, good plain cook, washer, and
ironer, with her healthy Children boys Of five and
One girl, 9 years old.
Do 16 do.
One boy. IL do.
They are be sold because the owner has no use Tor
r. w. DYER,
Nav % Auct. and Com. Merchant.
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
NIGHT, MAY ~, ls47.
Appointment by the President.

SAMUEL HOLMES, Register OF the Land Office for the
district of lands subject to sale at Quincy in the State OF
Illinois uiee William G. Flood, resigned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-14
For The Enquirer
EXECUTION.

Giles, a negro, the properly OF Bernard Peylon
Esq, Of this city, was hung yesterday for The
murder of his overseer, Mr.. Thomas B. Good.
man, the 9th of May last, on Gen. P.'s farm on
James River, a short distance above Richmond
A HILL about halt mile North East Of the Pool
House, was The place selected for the execution
A promiscuous assemblage OF persons, variously
estimated from five TO ten thousand, were present
TO witness The awful scene. The culprit was re-
markably Stout, athletic man, apparently about %
years Of age, very black, large head, and broad
heavy features-his appearance indicating bu
liule intelligence, and sullen disposition. After
appropriate address BY Two intelligent Clergy.
men, the prisoners shackes were removed, and
he permitted TO address the crowd, which he
proceeded 10 do-showiog by his language,
and general manner OF address, that he was
fellow OF more than ordinary intelligence,
notwithstanding his unnsllectual, African coun-
tenance. He exhibited tie most stoical indiffer-
encc lhIoughout-affordiis abundant evidence
that he was a proper Subject for the gallows
Looking upon The crowdlwith apparent uncon.
Germ, he would occasionally catch the eye OF some
of his sable acquaintance and speak and nod 10
them with a Sinking smile. His address, de-
livered in very bold andenergelic style, was oil
religious cast acknowledging his sins-warn-
ing his fellow servants to san his career wicked
ness, and erhoriing them prepare TO meet their
Gud. Al the hour OF 10 ie took his stand upon
his cofhn-slood calm and erect until the rope
was adjusled-gave his attendants hearty and
cheerful farewell I've cart was driven IRON
under him and, in FIVE minutes, all signs OF life
ceased The coarse bIackgallows, The rude black
coffin, the sable shroud, " IN its hood drawn over
his face, all together preseieda mos. solemn and
awful scene. REPORTER.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-14
ELECTION or SPEAKER

Mr.. Tompkins If Mississippi (Whig) pledged
himself, IRE vious 10 the election, not to vote LOT
any Wimot Provisc man, for Spcaker-and the
Mississippan predidcd that he would not have
the nerve 10 vote for Speaker but would dodge The
question. The prediction has been fully realized
for Mir. T. absented himself on the last ballot
and 10 that exen gave "ad and comfort" 10 the
election OF Wilmol Proyiso Speaker.
MIR. Holme, OF S. C.. was also absent and
thereby contributed to The election of one whom
The Charleston Mercury describes as ian open and
avowed Wilm,l Proviso abolilionist, elected by an
almost unanimous vote of the Wing party, North
and South" The course Of Mr. Holmes in de-
sering his own colleagues and party and in sus-
tanning Wing "parly schemes" is most extraor'
binary. Not OILY did he refuse 10 vote on The
Sneakers eIeclion-but voted against Mr..
French the lale Clerk, and actually voted Tor The
Whg, Mccormick asains, the Democrat, John
son, the popular and excellent Postmaster Of Con-
qress, in whose reelection we rejoice.
We will say no more-but We shall be aston
ished if MIR. Holmes Charleston constituents dc
not shrink from such "!eperous poison" as Inc
Washington correspondent, CT that ulra an'i-wal
and anti.slavery journal, the N. Y. Tribune
(quoted below would distl into their ears. 1t is
strange indeed 10 see the course OF any dislin
euished South Carolinan evoking such an insult
ing tribute as the following
By his (Mr. HolmesJ timely absence, Mr.
Win,hrcp's success was contaminated. Had
Mr. Holmes voied there would have been lie
vote = II for Mr. Winthrop and 10 against him
The election Of Mr.. Winthrop, therefore, is
compliment, from South Carolina 10 Massachu.
sets, and may be considered The amende honor
able for her iuhospilaliy 10 Mr.. Hoar. 1t may be
here not improperly added, that throus no more
honorable or proper means could such an act o
hish-minded courtesy be extended, than by The
agency of Mr.. Holmes. A compliment thus rem
dcred becomes douby grateful.
"Let us lrust loo, that this is not destined to bt
the sole occasion upon which, during The session
Souh Carolina and Massachusetts may synpa
hize. II is in their power, by proper union, lt
Stop this unnecessary and unmeaning WAL WI
they not do in 10 great peris OF their country
before they have united, will not they al this mo
mepious crisis in our affair.7 Shoulder to shoul
der they went through The Notwithstanding
ha nd they Stood by The Administration OF Wash
inslon, and telt his own great arm lean on then
for support. Why not make lheiffuure as har
monious as their pasll"
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Shenandoah river. By Mr.. SHEFFEY-Pclilio
of the President and Directors of the Valley Turn
pike Company, praying an increase OF the capi-
tai stock ofsaid company, and for other purposes
By Mr.. HAYMOND-Pe,ilon Of Ro Moran,
asking for the passage oi an act divorcns him
from bis wife Lydia; also, petition OF citizens oi
the county Of Marion, praying that the compen-
sation OF the Commissioners OF the revenue isr
said county may be increased.
Mr.. MAYO, from the committee 10 whom the
returns of the Sherifs of Fairfax and OF Alexar-
dria referred, presen,edIhe following repor.
The committee, 10 whom was referred the re-
turn of the sheriff OF Fairfax, as we'll as the re-
turn OF The said sheriff for the counties Of Fairfax
and Alexandra, certifying tie election OF Henry
w. Thomas and Edgar Snowden, Esqrs, as de-.
lega,es 10 The present General Assembly, have
had that subject under consideration; and msJo-
Iity OF your committee have come 10 the conclu'
sion, embraced in the following resolutions, with
instructions 10 report The same 10 The House;
which is accordingly done.
|. Resolved, That The Legislature had the
constitutional power to receive, by retrocession,
the town and county OF Alexandria, and 10 lncor-
porate it with the State OF Virginia.
2 Resolved, That it became thereupon the
Legislature 10 provide representation for The
same, in some mode consistent with the Consii-
tu;ion and Bill Of Rights.
g. Resolved, That the bill OF the las; session
was in part constitutional and in part uncohslilu-
licnal-lhat so far as it was constitutional, il
was good and valid that SO far as it was uncon-
sliluliona il was invalid.
4. Resolved, That 81 far as it provided for a
member or delegate to The House OF Delegates
from Alexandria, it is within the constitutional
power OF the Legislature; and that the member
elect Edgar Snowden, who is duly returned, is
therefore entitled TO mis- seat
5. Resolved. That, so far as it dep!ives the
county OF Fairfax of Delegate. the said act is
invalid, because unconstitutional; and that Henry
w. Thomas, having received majority Ul The
legal votes cast al the last election within The said
county, is entitled 10 take his seat as member
elect from The said county OF Fairfax.
The report having been read, very long,
able and animated debate sprane UP between
Messrs. MAYO. WOOD, MONCURE and
LANIER; report OF which will be given here
after
The House then, on motion OF MIR. WAT
SON, adjourned, Mr. w. expressing desire to
give his views. EIe has the floor for Monday.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-14
1.-THE SPOILS."

We have examined the vote on the expulsion
of 3. b. French, Esq, the accomplished Clerk OF
the House of Representatives, and find that all
the Virginia Wing members voted to eject Mr..
+. Unless we are mistaken, al least three OF these
gentlemen were elected on The humbug cry OF mo
party" opposed to prescription for opinions sake,
&c. Their very first act, however, shows The
hoowness of their eeclioneering professions -
No sooner are they in power, than they appropri-
ale all the "spoils" TO their own Wig friends
We shall expect TO see The "no party" Republi.
can pouring out its regrets at this displacement
Of competent ministerial officer" on account OF
his politics. We ask the people TO observe the
course OF these Taylor Wings, who, with ''no
party on their lips, do every Thing to carry out
their "parly schemes" They are now stripped
OF their motley uniform, and stand forth in The
naked aspect Of unadulteralcd Whiggery. Their
Democratic districts will mark and rebuke Them.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-14
THIerlErH cONeREss--First session
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8, l847.
SENATE
Ae.srs. John M. Clayton and John Davis ap
l., ,ha;r eooto tn-dau

Messrs John NJ. Clayton and John Davis aP-
peared In their seats to-day.
The Vice President presented letter from the
nublic printers, Messrs. Wendell & Van Ben
thuysen, in reference to the refusal Of the Pres-
dent to let them have his message 10 print before
It's delivery, in consequence OF which they were
unable 10 lay it upon the tables OF Senators al
the moment of It's delivery, as heretofore.
The Vice President presented the memorial oil
The representatives of the people of Oregon, ask.
ing the establishment OF territorial government,
which was read and ordered 10 be printed
The Vice President presented tbe annual re-
port of the Sta Department on The expenditures
OF tha, Department for the las, fiscal year.
On motion OF MIR. Alhcrton il was resolved 10
proceed to the appointment OF The standing COM
mittees, In accordance with the rules on Monday
next.
Mr.. Dickinson presented the proceedings OF
the New York Legislature, asking the repeal of
no much OF the Post Office law as charges post
age on newspapers circulating within thirty
miles of The place Of publication.
Mr.. flanagan, pursuant 10 notice given yester-
day, asked and obtained leave TO bring in bill
for The relief Of the heirs of John Paul Jones.
The bill having been read, the rules we're sus-
pended, and i, was read second and third time,
BY unanimous consent, and passed
This is the same bill which passed boih Hon.
ee9 n the ldSt Sebslou, anu NdS olopPeu w VIC
door of The Senate chamber on the last night OF the
session, in consequence Of which the Presidep,
could no, sign Ii, Congress having adjourned be-
fore il was presented to him..
Mr. Breese gave notice OF a bill 10 reduce and
graduate the price of the public lands.
Mr.. Ashley gave notice Of bill 10 establish a
general pre.emp,ion system.
The Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Alter the reading Of the journal, sundry mo-
lions were made by Messrs. Heny, Cfnsman,
Sims and George w. Jones. in relation 10 the
alteration OF the rules OF the House, bat by gene
raj consent the subject was laid aside until the
third Monday of this month.
The resolution of Mr.. Evans, Of Maryland,
previously offered, for The members to draw lots
Tor their seats, was taken up and adopted. Where.
upon the process Of drawing and selecting was
gone through with.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-14
GENERAL COURT.

On Tuesday last, an interesting question was
presented 10 The General Court in respect 10 what
DISPOSITION shouI be made OF the criminals con-
fined in The Jail Of Alexandria county a, the date
Of The retrocession OF that county 10 The Common
wealth of Virginia. This question arose upon
the petition of one Jonathan Sewers for The beDe-
fl of the writ of Habeas Corpus. 1t appeared
from The papers filed with the petition, that Sow
ers was charged with crime alleged 10 have
been committed in the county OF Alexandria while
lha, county constituted part of the District OF
Columbia; that he had been indicted before the
Criminal Court of the District OF Columbia, Sit
ing for the county of Alexandra, by the grand
jurors Of the United States for that county; and
that. under that indictment, he was held in cuslo.
DIV al the time when Alexandria was re-ceded 10
Virginia. The Attorney General suggested TO
The General Court that II had no jurisdiction 10
award the writ, upon the ground that prosecu.
lion was pending agains, the petitioner in one OF
The courts of the United States in which ca,e the
Stale courts have no jurisdiction 10 interfere by
writ of Habeas Corpus. The General Court, de-
string 10 hear argument upon this point, adjourn.
ed until Wednesday. On Wednesday the poin,
was argued by the Attorney General against the
petition, and by II. A. Washington, Esq, in favor
OF it, anI, on Thursday, The coull awarded The
writ, re,uTnable before Judge Scott. The cour
did not pass upon the nerls Of the case, but mere.
ly sustained The jurisdiction of the court, and or
dered the writ.
The decision in Sewers case will determine the
fate of all The criminals confined in the jail o.
Alexandra al the date of the relrocession Of Alex
audla 10 Virginia, as they all stand upon the
same footing
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-14
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
To Philip W. Claiborne, E1ecu'or Of H,itlam d
TJojho,1s Jo-eUscJ

JI1lO0' JIs gUSCN.
CIR; The Superior Court of Chancery for tho Rich
- mond Circuit, having by decree made on the
2lst of June, l847, in suit between Britannia Wei
lineon Ksnnon, EIecmtrix Of the last will and Tesla
mont of Beverly Konnon, deceased, and others, plain
lifts and George w. Bassett, Executor Of Burws Bas
sett deceased, who was Executor of William u Cai,
horne deceased yourself In the capacity aforesaid and
others defendants and in another suit between The said
britannia Wellington Kennon, widow Of Beverly Ken
non deceased, and Executri1 Of his last will aud tss
lament, plaintiff. and George T. Rennon and others,
defendants; and in third suit between the plain
tiff and George r K.nnon and others, defendants; di
rested the undersigned. Commissioner 10 take GER
tain accounts you hereby notified that have hsed
upon Monday, The path day OF January, 1913, at the
hour OF ~, NJ, my office. in the city aforesaid, as
tho time aud place which shall proceed 10 discharge
the duties required of in said dec.rc, when and
where yon will attend with such papers and vouchers
as YOU may have relating 10 said suits
WIN. F. WATSON, Commissioner.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-14
SATURDAY, DECEMBER II, lS47.
SENATE

Es
On motion OF Mr. ROGERS, the following ie-
solution was adopted
Resolved That when The Senate adjourns on
Wednesday, the l5h ins;, it will, with The con-
currence of The House OF Delegates, adjourn un-
I'll Thursday, the 9Th of January next.
Mr. GARRETT, from the COMMITTEE on PHI
vileges and Elections, made report upon there
turns of such members OF The Senate as have been
elected since the last session OF the Senate, and
that their returns, &c, with two exceptions, are IN
conformity 10 law.
On motion of Mr.. GALLAHER, the report
On motion OF MIR. WOODS, the Senate ad
iourned.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
The SPEAKER snbmilted 10 the House cOu
municalon from The Clerk OF the House, enclos
ing the abstract required, by law, from the reports
of The Clerks of the Court Of Appeals, and oil iht
| Circuit Superior Courts Of Law and Chancery
exhibiting the state Of The suits instituted in lhei
respective courts, and the number Of days The
court. were in session during The year lo47
which, on motion OF Mr. Scott of F., was laid OF
The table.
Mr.. SCOTT Of F., from the committee TO-
Courts of Justice, presented reports upon the pc
titions of Rehecca Allen and OF Jesse II. g
Prim, each asking 10 be divorced; the one from
her husband, and the other from his vile; and
Also of Sally Beard, praying for the benefit OF I
verdict and judgment obtained by The Common
wealth; and the following bills:
A bill 10 amend an acl entitled, ian act author
izing the transfer of money or property held il
| trust within this Commonwealth 10 such trustees
as shall be appointed by The Courts in other State
| 10 receive the same;"-A bill diyorcing ohm Pey
ION from his wife Delila;-A bill divorcing Ella
Davis from his wife Huldah-A bill concerning
emancipa led sla-es; and bill changing TN
name OF Henry Kalurvouski 10 that OF Henry
| korwin.
A message was received from the Senate, BY
| Mr.. ROGERS, who informed The House that TN
Senate had adopted resolution for recess o
Ina, body from Wednesday, 18Th inst, TO Thurs
day. the 9Th January next, in which they reques
The concurrence tIhe House of Delegates.
Mr. BURWELL from the Committee OIL
Schools, &c, presented bill directing the Schoo
Commissioners of Nelson county 10 pay Joht
| N. Clarkson, from the School fund OF said county
| for the instruction of poor children. MT. LA
NIER from The Committee of Propositions &c.
| presented a report upon The resolution for chang
ing the day OF The meeting OF the overseers OF ih
poor of Hampshire county.
Petitions, &c, presented and referred, viz:
By Mr.. SCOTT, of Petition OF cilizen
nd merchants and others of Alexandra, asking
| revival of the Law directing a survey and max
| Jug an appropriation for the improvement o
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-14
FOR SALE, RENT OR LEASE,

THAT valuable PLANTATION called Martins, the
i property Of the late Albert r Goodwin, lying In
Dnwiddie on Hatchcr's Run, about FIVE miles from
the Courthouse, and twelve from Petersburg, contain
ing about 2sOO acres large portion Of II in woods Of
prime quality. Few such estates Gun he found In the
county, being well adapted 10 the growth of corn,
wheat oats and tobacco The lots in excellent or
der. There is Dwelling house, with five rooms
Also, necessary out houses, wanting sligh. repairs.
Planters seeking investments seldom meet with such
an opportunity Of suiting themselves near market The
Terms will DO LIBERAL II. X. MEADE,
Executor of A. T. GOODWIN, deceased.
Sant l7--eotf
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FOR RENT,

A VERY DESIRABLE FARM. in the county Of
n PoWhatan, abou, one mile from James river, and
% miles from the city Of Richmond 1t contains nine
hundred acres Of land hundred Of which
der cultivation. There s the place profitable grst
mill; also, mill and threshing machine, worked
BY water power. This Farm Is we'll furnished with TO-
bacco and out-houses; also, ovrrseers house. With
four comfortable rooms There will be found seeded
on tho land $50 bushels Of good wheat.
Possession given the lst Of January For further par
tcuiars, address ]. H. FINNEY, Subleus P o., Pow
hatan.
P s.-Ths place would be suitable for a New Eng
land farmer Oct. l2-ctf
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No WIIIIaM r. aATCHETT,

AKE NpL n,ns,v '' isss. at the Office Of John 1. u
Mn,sha. al Chariotte Court noase, Va, hsi.sS N,
d. :p,s. apa Po. Of and sss 'ss
deposi,ons ~ snit now depending in the Circuit ~
as ,1or cou,, Of Law and Chaneey for Charlotte eoS
pe' %;,.n, in which am plaintiff and you ano -
en- are defendants. ut which time Inca. ana p!a'e you
Tend, IL you think proper. or rSas T. ROBERTS.
Dec. 7-cw4w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-14
A GOOD ANECDOTE.

The editor OF the New York Tribune, writing
from Washington, says:
"Four members of the House were in steam
boat of the Southern coast some nights since ma
King all haste to be present at The organization
The night was bad one and The wind blew fu-
riousIy-so one of Them, who had some skill in
nautical matters, wen, aloft 10 take an observa.
lion Is there daDgerf was The anxious inquiry
oil another member when he returned. Yes, there
rs danger was The grave repy-'greald danger; but
if we 60 down il will make no odds a, Washing.
ton We stand two and two.'"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-14
TO Plus TX.

Benign reformer! Thy sublime career
Has laugh, the rulers forgotten art
That truth may palsy valor's arm with fear
And nerve priest 10 act hero's part
Achieve thy purpose, give nation BIRTH.
Vain is the Jesuit vile, The Austrian steel;
That sceplre which so long betrayed the earth
In thy pure hands is swayed for human veal:
The word with benediclions breahes thy name,
And halls the Vatican as freedoms home,
With bloodless lrumphs thou hast won fame
More wide and stainless than the sky OF Rome;
Thy efigies glorious challenge fling
From beauty's robe and wisdoms siene, ring |!
X. TT
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-14
POETRY.

THE HARP AND THE POET.
The wind, before it woos The harp,
Is but The wild and common all;
Yet, as it passes through The chuids,
Changes 10 music rare.
And even so the poets soul
Converts the things that round him lie
Into gentle voice Of song
Divinest harmony.
Sweet harp and poet framed alike
BY God, as bis interpreters,
To breathe aloud The silent thought
OF everything that stirs.
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Al All RIEn
ID f. A r IL 81.

Married. on the 18th November, by the Rev. Mr b.
dock, LEVI JOHNSON, Clerk Of GiImsf County Co
To Miss DRCSiLLA. daughter Of the Hon. Samuel
Hays, all Of Chenille.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-14

For few days we shall devote our columns 10
the reports of the members Of the Cabinet. To
judge from The splendid documents already pub
lished, from The Secretaries Of War and OF the
Treasury, we are led to believe that no Admins
lralion can show ADLER or more striking Stale pa
pers. The country demands that full exposi-
ZION Of the important events of the past year
should be laid before lhem-apd We shall hold up
our own commentaries unit the interesting mate
ials shall be presented 10 our readers.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-12-14

Is ii not natural for us to wonder a. the supper
of Mr.. Winthrop as Speaker by Southern Wings,
when we see Northern Democratic paper, the
Pennsylvania, avowing its surprise as followsl
at is certainly strange slate Of things 10 see
Southern members voting for man, who is al
least against Them on the slavery question and
may be on The acquisition and restriction Of new
territory. We shall see 10 what this indication