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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-20
For lie Enquirer.
TIE GAME OF BRAG,

The writer OF This knows, from the very best
authority, that Mr.. Bolts confidently claimed, be-
fore The election in this Congressional District in
lsi5 majority Of 300 over his competitor, Mr..
Seddon. And what was The RESULT A majority
OF 266 against Mr.. Bots !-showing an error o:
566 in his calculation. His fiends, il not Mr..
B, are again playing the same game; hu' the
Democrats now, as heretofore, know how 10 ap.
preciale Wing calculations Before The Presi-
DENTAL election in ls44, the Wings boasled that
they would carry Virginia, and readily be, large
sums that The Democrats would not gel fifteen
hundred majority in the State. Tie result show
ed majority o: near six thousand against the NJ!
The Wings are most wonderful fellows Al hsu.
ring with their pencils before elections. But al
Ter elections, what DO We heart I'VE knew i;
would be so!"-"We never calculates (say lhey)
upon Mr. BIS election pile was not the most
popular manl" &C., &c. Who can place any
confidence In Wing calcula,ions2
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-20

Col. John Mcpherson has Withdrawn his name
as candidate for the Virginia Senate from The
Page District.
Col. Zachariah E. Cheaham has been unan-
mously nominated as The Democratic candidate
for the House Of Delegates from Appoma'.ox
county. Col. c., says The Lynchburg Republic
can, "is a gentleman Of irreproachable private
character, of fine abilities and a sterling Demo-
crat. His election is beyond doubt"
DR.. 2. Kidwell, Jr., in consequence OF his con-
tinued indispostion and al the pressing entreales
of his family and friends, has declined being a
candidate for the House oil Delegates from Marion
county. In well-wrilten card, he pays hand
some and Just tribute to the domestic and foreign
policy of the administration, points to the nnver-
sal prosperity OF the country and urges the Re-
publicans Of Marion, who have al leas, four hun
bred majority, TO vindica,e their principles and
sustain their faithful public servants
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FuR THE ENouIRRl


"Who shames the scrbber' Break ono cobwob through
lie spins the slight, self pleasing thread anew.
Destroy his ib or sophistry In vain,
He is at his same work again"
Messrs. Editors IL have accidentally come
across The Wytheville Republican Of III. 81 nsL..
in which find a communication over ihe signa-
lure Of "Pe,er Spy" in reference 10 The approach
ing Congressional Election in lhal District, in
which fad the following extraordinary sentence:
"Who does Lot know that Governor Smith,
through his office, as sach, was eleclioneerine all
the past winter, for the station Of Senator in The
Congress of The U. Safest"
Under other circumstances, | might lei This
pass for what il is WORTH but as il has been CO.
pied into several other papers, and As personal
friend OF Governor Smith, deem il but an act
of Justice TO that gentleman, 10 say, that there is
no foundation whatever Tor the assertion con-
laiaed in The sentence above quoted. AMI |
call upon "Peler Spy" TO come forward and
show his hand. So far from Governor Smith
using his Office for the purpose OF advancing his
claims for the Senate, know that the facts
prove exactly the reverse. During the whole
of that exciting time although the writer was on
terms Of the strongest intimacy with him, he
never alluded once 10 the Senatorial election,
unless il was mentioned first by me, and then he
would say, II lc0ueMe ,rhole matter in the hands
of my friends; if any other man who is the
choice Of a majority utmy party, can be elected.
Withdraw my name and give him cordial sup
port"
Why are these attacks now made on Cover
nor Smith lie is not before the people Tor
their suffrages. VIVA, good can come from
them2 We ale now on The eve al an important
elec,ion-bg with the fate Of the Republican
Party. Why, then, these attacks on him 2
Would il moi be better if, instead Of at'achiDg
him on the eve Of an important election, we
we're to attach our erery, who arc now in the
field, confident Of victory, through divisions and
dissensions in ournwn ranks?
Governor Smith needs no defence from me.
To all his assaiian,s | would say, "Cease,
vipers, We bite file" He is too we'll known TO
the people Of Virginia. Although few disap-
pointed politicians may endeavor 10 pluck The
iaurels from his brow, yet I am rejoiced to know
that the masses OF the people have abiding conf
deace both in The man and the politician.
These attempts 10 injure Gov. Smith with his
own friends, and party feel satisfied, will fall
entirely harm 'ess at his feet, lei them come from
what quarter they may, from professed friends or
open foes, or from those who, finding the grapes
sour, are endcavoring to wreak their vengeance
on another through him.
A VoIoE FROM A Friend.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-20
rRIRrrE OF RESPECT

Alta called meeting Of the jefferson Society o! tho
University OF Virginia, held on Thursday, April 9Th,
1877, the following resolutions were offered by Sir X
A. Pryor, and adopted:
Resolved, That the members OF this Society have
heard with feelings Of the deepest sorrow, Of the sud
den death Of their respected fellow member JOHN w.
LEWIS, of MeckeDburg, Va, who expired, afer few
days Illness In Petersburg, April 4th, lsf IN he 18th
P.fhap. II ,nsy afford some consolation his
ing relatives to know, that his uniformly modest and
honorable department, his Kind and generous dsposi
IN had 80 bound him 10 all by the tender feelings Of
afYeetion and esteeu that even among those uncon-
nee,ed with him by the ties Of Kindred his memory Ia
most fondy cherished, and his death deeply Ia
mentod And testimony Of their regard for his
mory, and regret a. his death,
Resolved, That the members Of The Society the
badge of mourning for the customary length Of tine.
On motion, il was Ordered, That the abovs resolu-
tons be forwarded TO the Richmond and Charlottesville
papers for publication; and that copy Of item he
transmitted the immediate relatives Of the deceased
( F. GREGORY, President.
j. A. BaoApus Secretary.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-20

Next Wednesday evening, the. Dist instant, has
been chosen for The grand illumination in Bal!i-
more, in honor Of the victories Of Taylor ard
Scott. By strange coincidence, the day leci-
ed happens 10 be the anniversary OF the battle 81
San Jacin!o. Thus (says The Unions cores
pondenD we celebrate the triumph oil Gen. Tay-
lor over Santa Anna on The anniversary oil The
day on which lie was first defeated by Yankee
soldiers under The lead of the gallant Houston.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-20

The Washington correspondent OF the Bai-
more Sun says 1.-THE two vacant Major General
ships The President had al one time determined
mol to fill. But il has been determined 10 call
ont an additional force Of ten thousand roluntse,s,
under The act OF 18th May last, and an increased
number OF leaders Of divisions becomes, thereby,
absolutely necessary. The two armies OF Gene
rails Scout and Taylor are 10 be reinforced for
their advance upon The city OF Mexico. and, at
the same time, suficien, force must be leit be-
hind 10 protect our whole line OF communications,
from Salillo and Monterey, BY Victoria, 10 Tam
pico and Vera Cruz. have heard that one re-
giment of the additional force will be taken from
Maryland and perhaps Two from Pennsylvania.
The remainder will be drawn from The South and
West. Ailer the recent advices from Mexico, it
has become apparent that our standard must be
planted on The citadel OF the Mexican capital"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-20

The Republican shouts over The Wing vic,o-
ries at the North and calls upon the people OF
Virginia to follow the example. Does he refei
to the State Of Connecticut, where The Wings
have just elected, as Governor, Clark Blssell, an
old school Federalis even of the Hartford Con-
ven,ion dye, who opposed Madison in the last
war just as strongly as he now opposes Polk and
The present war
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cfARRrAGES.

On the l4th inst. by The Rev. J. Cloplon, ED
MuND WAppgLL, Esq, TO Miss MARY l.. Red
wooD all Of Charles City county, Va.
Married, on Wednesday, the 7sh instant, at the
residence OF her father, BY tie Rev. Mr.. Lee, the
Hon. s. A. DOUGLASS, U. s. Senator from Iii
nois, TO Miss MARTHA D , only daughter Of Col.
Robt. Marin, of Rockingham CO.. n. c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-20

TRADE WITH MEXICO-We learn
that merchant vessel, the Petersburg, is up for
Vera Cruz. She is 10 BE- The pioneer in The Trade
10 be opened under the Americana Mexican IA
rid ot Mr.. Secretary Walker. Another vessel
will soon be advertised Tor The same port
Nm York Herald
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-20

The "head-him or-tie" candidate o. tie Rich.
mond district, whose motesty is equal 10 his We
raciiy, and whose principles arc equal TO both.
has addressed some explanalinns 10 the islTics
upon The Wmo, provso. The Enquirer has
used him up sufficiently upon that point. But
Mr. john Nj. Bots has though, proper TO bring
in the editor of the Union, with 4 view OF 'mys-
flying his own position" and upon This, loo, We
beg lrave to say that this "ex,raneous matter in
rotuced by Mr.. Bols about The Union and The
Charleston Mercury, is utterly out OF place.
particularly, as the Enquirer Justly Observes,
when ",he Mercury has essentially misrepresent-
ell the Unon." We mus! protest any bill that is
drGwn BY the Charleston Mercury, and endorsed
by J. NJ Bolts We have correctly defined our
position. We have stated tina, Inc South could
and would not acquiesce in The WiImo, proviso;
and that nothing wonli satisfy them bu' comet
lialory settlement on The Missouri compromise
principle, according 10 The spirit in which the
Constitution was formed, and in which it has
been administered II Union.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-20

r AIDES wanting bargainsin Hosiery Of every
IL description, will call al
APRIL IL CHENERY q HARTWELLS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-20
GENERAL ORDERS, No. rs.
GENERAL ORDERS, NO, 10.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
Camp Washington, before Vera Cruz,

HEADQUARTERS VI IhE hhMtt
Camp Washington, before Vera Cruz,
March 2Sh, lS47.
As soon as the city of Vera Cruz shall be
sarrisoned by his brigade, Brisadier General
Worth will become the temporary governor OF
the same.
Without disturbing the ordinary functions OF
the civil magstracy, as between Mexicans and
Mexicans, be will establish strict police regula-
lions for securing good order and good morals in
the said city.
He will also establish temporary and mode.
rate tariff OF duties, subject to The approval OF
the general-iu. chief and Commodore Perry, COM
manding u. S. home squadron, on all articles
imported by sea from the countries other than
The United States, the proceeds OF said tariff 10
be applied to The benefit of the sick and wounded
Of The army, the squadron, and the INDECENT in
habiants OF Vera Cruz.
The tariff so 10 be established will be coninu-
ed until the instructions OF the government al
home shall be made known in the case.
BY command Of Major General Scott.
H. L. SCOTT, A. A. A. G.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-17
THE H RAID FOR EUROPE
The OFFICIAL ACCOUNTS
GREAT BAT TIL ES
VALLEY OF MEXICO,


We shall issue an edition of the Herald for
Europe, for the mail bags OF the American
steamship Washington, which vessel will leave
this port tomorrow for Southampton and Bre-
men Her bags will close at eleven o'clock,
and our paper will be ready at nine.
This edition of the Herald for Europe will
contain collection of matter that will be read
with great interest in the old world, comprising
the official dispatches of General Scott and his
Generals, of the battles of Contreras, Churu-
busco, Molino del Rey, and the capture of the
city Of Mexico by eur forces. They will form an
authentic narrative of those great struggles and
victories. 1t will also contain news to the latest
moment, by telegraph and mail, from all parts Of
the country; political and commercial intelli-
gence; the sketch of the Hon. Henry Clay's
speech on the war, and his resolutions; and
every information in regard to American mar
kets and the prices of produce, Sc &c.
1t will be embellished with diagrams repre-
senting the above mentioned battles in detail
the whole forming an authenticand pictorial
history of those stirring events.
Single copies in wrappers, Ct cents.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-17
MONEY MARKET.
Tuesday, Nov. l6-0 p. M.


The stock market Is sxceedigiy quiet Operators are
anxiously waiting the arrival Of the steamer She Is
now In her thirteenth day. and will Be due about Thurs
day. giving her fifteen days passage. There wiz be no
Improvement or activity in our stock market until We
get later and more favorable news from Europe 1t s
generally anticipated that shall get better accounts
BY the britannia. The wish may DO father to the
thought and We fear that many who have worked their
imsginations up tos high point will be sadly dfappont
cd. We have no doubt but that the Britannia viii
bring more favorable than those received by
the washington or Caledonia 1t is our impression that
the advices viii report very heavy depression In the
markets. and lull In the revusions partial stoppsgs
of the suspensions and altogether more quiet times
An improvement ID out sf the question: the evils are too
deep rooted to be Immediately removed and We look for
long period Of stagra.on in the financial aud COM
mercia affairs Of England The recovery must be gra-
DUAL but never will be perfect The commercial classes
Of Great Britain have received shock they never will
get over.
|, the first board, to-day, Treasury notes. United
States Sirss, Morris Canal Norwich and Worcester,
Harlem and Reading Railroad closed at prices current
yesterday. Pennsylvsnis Elves, fell on r. per cent
Farmers Loan, ri and Canton, Nj Hudson River Rail.
road, advanced per cent The sales were very small
Very little was done at the second board and prices
closed without any alteration from those In the
morning.
The steamship Caledonia from Boston for Liverpool,
carried out 3,7 20 in Specie principally gold She
may have taken larger amount. The above sum was
cleared at the Boston custom house early this morning
In the event of the next from Europe bsing bad
the Washington will take out very large amount.
The annexed statement exhibits the condition of the
banks Of this State at four Periods
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Markets
Ns hi, nsSs :, W: =
change in wheat corn Provis1 Of 100 ksos
Of lard were made at 80. and some In bhaA
and sales Of 400 head were made at - Peef
inactive. with small sales, without - psies-
Whisksy-Ws have only TO note sales q Of rec.
tined 1t Ito The river sowly falling but Wss eau
In good order for boating
PIrrsBuao, Novlo-P M-Flour-Thsrs was no
chsnge in prices and small sales mskisga at ~ e. ,
| 81 93x Whest-Ths market was Arm Ut 81 for good
parcels Of ONO ana ," ,.e T0,n .,s sIs =
6ko, and 30 20 hhds prime do mosssss sold 1t 30
Sales Of fsxsesd were made At $50. Thsr: vss 10
river was again rising caused by the mountaina
the night Of the 18Th inst and We report fest Of
BALriMoRr Nov 10 - F1our-Ths market was steady,
and sales footed about 1000 bb Of Howard street. q
ing Maryland reds 1t 81 20; and white DO at ~ ~
Corn was dull, with downward tendency IN prices.
We quote Maryland mixed and white ct 66c and yellow
40 at $50 Whisksy-sLss OF 400 bbls. were made st
2sko Pork Armar, With light salss chiefly to
the retail trade Dealers In nour and grain had begun
ALBANY, Nov. ID, P. M-Fiour-Ths msrkst fce 0e-
nesse, Oswsso, Michigan, kc was dull ct % 0kes Ne
were nrm Bsrley-sslss Of 900 bushels were maAs,
including two rowed at s7ss8c and four rowsd ct eoe
pr.OsdiSs a. hours wsr. Is follows Flour, 600 sss
wheat 10000 bushels barley, "a 900 bushss corn
bushels. Frsshts remained the same
Bosror, Nov. 10, r M--Flour--Thsm market remained
steady material change since last repert We mote
sales 1000 bbs embracing 0sneses Oswego ana othsz
Corn-Ths market ENLISTED better fssling, and
sales bushels made ct 74o for western nix
ed and at 500 for good sound yellow Oats-Selss Of
were made at 81 l2x Whisky continued inactive
Freigkts remained unchanged
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besides various duos and tros between the artists who
give the concert 1t VIII DO truly grand concert
E-sIoNoR BLrrz will conclude his psrformsncssn Brook
yn with this evening entertainment therefore let all
procrastinators who have put of going him,
member that this Is the last chance they have.
LivrSo MODELS DR. Collyer's troupe still continue
their graceful exhibitions and tonight they give
very beautiful ones; such the Greek Slave ssppho,
Venus rising from the 30. 60 The whole perform
apcs is q most interesting one
The American theatre, New Orleans, opened on the
evening Of the 9th inst with the following stock
piny Messrs j. Jamson, 7 Placide, John Greene,
Morton, Jackson Archer, MVicksr. Pumer Ash, Page,
Howard Drake, Gornly, Hickey Wheatey. Colclasser,
Stanley; Mrs. Coleman Pope, j. Greene, O. Rowe. John
son, Bowen, MVicker; Misses Dudley Mary Walters,
Ftzjames, LaForsst, King, Williams.
Madame Macarte the oe brated female equestrian, 10
at st Louis.
Mr. Hackstt took benefit at the st. Louis theatre on
the evening Of the Sd inst There was 1t 10 said per-
fsct jam of house Mr. H. proceeded to Louisville.
Tom Thumb Is at Augusta. Ga
Mr.. Andersen commenced an engagement at the Hol-
day street theatre, Baltimore, on Monday evening.
Van Amburgh Co g nsnsgsris, and Sands, Lent &
Co.'s circus, are at Baltimore.
An Indian-s real red man Of the forests giving
concerts ct Baltimore. His master instrument Is the
aute.
Rockwell & Co.'s circus was daily expected at st.
Louis on the 9th instant.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-17


ALBANY Nov l6, leaT.
The bill to allow the Williamsburg Fire Insurnos Com
pspy to ill mp capital, was passed.
The Notares Public Bill committed, with iustruo
tons to inquire into the proprety Of abohng the Of
nee
The Bill for the support Of system Of international
literary exchanges was reoommitted.
long debate the action OF the committee on the
Idiot Asylum Bill was hsd-nothug done
At the time Of adjournment the Senate was engaged
In the discussion Of the bill relative to bank issues
Petition OF II s. Atwood aud others, Of New York. 10
abolish the office Of Chief Of Police.
bill to provide for the removal Of the remains OF
those soldiers Of this State who fell In Mexico,
ported with amendments
Mr. BEsRs reported, with an amendment, the bill for
par redemption.
Mr.. MAXWELL reported a bill that u. 3 stocks b
resolved the basis of circulating notes and that the
Capital Of the banks be taxed a estimated BY the Comp
2rollsr.
Bills passed In relation to the Society for the
Promotion of Education among Colorsd Children 10 New
York concerning passengers arriving at ports OF entry
In New York.
Nothing of further interest was done In the Honss
prior TO adjournment.
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The Official Dispatches.

We give, in continuation, in this days paper,
the official dispatches of Gen. Scott to the War
Department, containing the correspondence be-
tween the American and Mexican Commanders;
and the operations of the American Army, from
the l1th to the 18th of September, with General
worlh's report of the battle of Molino Del Rey,
and Gen. Scotts report of tho capture of the city
OF Mexico. We also give the report of Lieut..
Col. J. G. Burnham, of the New York Regiment,
of the part taken by his command in the
storming of Chapultepec, on the 18th and 18th Of
September, and dispatches from Com. Perry,
commanding the Gulf squadron, dated October
"a, all of which will be found intensely interest
inu
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-17
To the Public.

The Proprietors Of the Courier and Enquirer, Daily
tribune and NeU York Herald incurred great expsnse
In order to lay before their readers the earliest possi
bic moment sketch Of the speech and the resolutions
OF Mr. Clay at lexington. Ky Saturday last Only
one copy OF that sketcn transmitted to this city by
Telegraph and the papers named were the ouly papers
in this city which had any rghtu claim that sketch
or which incurred any portion Of the expense
to procure 1t
Notwithstanding these facts, the Express OF this
morning contained the SKETCH procured Of
surepttieusy and unfairly from Its righfu and exclu
sivs owners to whom credit was given
We deem statement Of these facts due to ourselves
aud to our readers in whose behalf any expense and
any labor necessary to procure the earliest intelligence
OF Important events cheerfully and uniformly In
CURED II this were isolated 1t might not be
deemed worthy Of notice but the thing often
ocours upon ths receipt Of advance of
tae ordinary channels Of Communication, regard it
a. simply just that the facts should be properly placed
before he public.
New York. Nov. Is. l647.
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CHAPULTEPEc.
ALBANY, Nov. Is, iN7.

ALBAry NOV lss 1871
An Episode In the Ssnsfe-THs Dsfunef ".dS<rfesn"
Party BY their Representatives. in the Senate
A bill TOR the appointment OF wreck masters In the
counties Of Queens, Kings Suffolk and West
chester was pending In the Senate this morning The
bill lately passed the Honss with provision that these
wreck masters should be sevsrsy appointed BY the Co
IL came up the Senate In that shape; but The
Senate always fearful Of sneroachmsnts upon the great
elective principle embodied IN the new constitutiou
amended the bill to require the election Of thsss
ooers BY the electors Of the several counties vhsrs
they are located subsequently, select committee ~
ported In favor Of amending this amendment BY giving
the Board Of Supervisors Of tho several counties above
named the exclusive power 10 appoint these wreck mas
terr Upon this motion to amend peculiar and TRAN
Qular and transcsndentai discussion occurred psftss
and individual politicians and the ghosts OF parties sno
the representative Of ghosts Of defunct parties vsrs
the pitlful SUBJECTS OF this complicated debate -
Mr.. Lester, Of Ontario bounced upon the skeetou |"
the native American party, and their modes" rspr,
tative In the Senate chamber tMr FOLSOM ne .pyss.
open the sarcophagus wherein the cruoned reio "
party had been hurriedy laid by the msurnerA ~, sn
held them mn. In state OF decompositsn, pccrs ~
ewes OF the sspa.or (Air whom he navrly osoiAreo
vas the ony monument, aud the onv ivipe reprepn.
tativs os M drfuuct psrty MIR with the ntopston
An the abandon OF monk lvbo u not assc.so ~ ~
porA thlnssJ pointed 70 we rem sans me- 'AA''s w
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Yesterday morning, 18th inst WILLiAn TsourAAr.
second son OF Owen W. and Margaret Brennan aged .
years and months.
The friends OF the family respectfully invited 70
attend his funeral this afternoon at half past o'clock
from 80 Elm street.
On tho 10th inst MANY Ropsrr' in the Goth year OF
her age.
to attend her funeral, this (ednesdsy) morning At
O'Clock, nom 86 Hammerssy street. Her remains VIII
be taken 70 East Chester for interment
On Monday evening 10th Inst, MIR sAsL. b. FsrrEr,
aged 40 years and months.
His friends and scquaiutsnoes, and members on the
police generally are respectfully invited to attend hts
iunera this Wednesday, afternoon, at o'clock from
his late residence 90 Lewis street, CORNER OF kvngtor
street, without further invitation
Nlontross papers please COPY.
At Pcmston' y j on the IL !nst OF plsursS ica'
MAnrIS RyEssox eldest soa ypetsr VI. Ryerser IN ID
Visit yess Of his Ass