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"sare me from my friends, ! 'oW take care Of
my enemies"

"Sare me from my friends, l 'cW take care q
my enemies"
MIR. Bolts may well make The above exclama.
lion after reading Santa Annals ,onloncing des-
catch 10 the "Mnister Of War and Marine"
wherein he notices The remarks made BY the Of
hcer senl by Gen. Taylor 10 propose an exchange
of prisoners. "He also expressed 10 me The de-
sire which the Americans felt for the re.eslablish-
ment of peace. observed (says Santa Anna)
thai we could say nothing OF peace while The
Americans were on this side Of The Bravo or
occupied any par, Of The Mexican territory, or
blockaded our ports; and that we we're resolved 10
perish or yindicae our rights; that fortune might
no, b. always favorable to The enemy, and ,t..r
experience OF the 22d and 23d, should convince
them that il could change"
Here we have ii conceded by Santa Anna, that
a withdrawal of our forces from The Ma'amorns
side OF the Bravo will place our troops out OF
Mexican Territory. This spikes the great gun
Of Mr. Bolts; as The charge he makes against The
administration Of bringing on The war BY sending
our troops 10 The Bravo, falls 10 The ground by
this admission OF Sanla Anna, that our troops
will be out OF Mexican Territory as soon al hey
cross the Bravo or Rio Grande. Mr. Bolts dis
PLAYED great zeal for The claims OF Mexico when
copdemning his own country for taking stand
In defence OF Its own rights, on territory admit
led BY the enemy 10 be ours.
We think Mr. Bots has shown, by the position
he has taken, In connexion with the war, mai ne
is under The same facious and prejno'ceo In
auence. which characterized his vote against the
Tariff OF ls42 on It's passage. He Is loo much
Of a High Protective Tariff man 10 vote against
bill Of ,ha, sort, unles. his factions and highly
wrough, prejudices led him to do SO and ne
ough, TO be TOO much Of patriot 10 attempt 10
place his own Government in The wrong, and,
as a consequence, The public enemy In the right,
bu, for the sans faction and prejudice which
marked his conduct in voting against the Iarin
The posilion OF Mr.. Bolts, in regard 10 The Ia
riff Of 1912, is NOT unlike that OF the distinguish
ed Mexican General, Santa Anna. MIR. Bolls in
his letter remarks ~ say again, repeat it en-
phatcaly, nersr did r0te again't ne 7,a'.F bill
of ls42," &C.; yet In the same Letter he says,
land upon It's Anal passage, it slood lo4 10 lo2-
and among the noes we're "a good and true Tariff
Wings, including Mr. John q. Adams and John
M, Retls, and might also add, liam L. Cog.
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for tie Encuiye


Messrs. Editors: Permit me, through the %.
lumns OF yonr paper, 10 address few i.mar.s0
The Republican voters Of the Sixth Coners,,
sional District. The presen, campaign i rsritv
drawing 10 a close, and moi many days vii pas.
before YOU will be called upon TO discharge tts
function Gevolving upon you as ileemen and ~.
riois. in the selection OF one who is 10 re.iesen,
you in the national councils. Therefore, ii you,
wachword be, "Aeton! action = and let tsery
Republican voter in The district feel is though ,ts
election oil Mr.. Leake depended upon his sing.
vote. Democrats whilst | am pennng these
lines, | believe that your b,somS respond
Was The Republican Party ever !uuud WAY.
ing when dagger was al handl No, never
Will The Republican Party Of the Neiupo!lsr
Dislric, he found cold anu indifferent when h.
great champion Of Federal principles is in d.
field, and open war is made upon the GoyeImet.
and Your Democratic Republican PRINCIPLES !,
well as your own President and Administrator
What is your r, ply TO hist NJ! WhaI Drns-
crat, what Republican, what Patriot can .ocs
uron The proceedings OF the Federal Parry. !,
condeming the President OF the United STATES il
relation 10 the Mexican war, and NJ, ltei deer
mined to adhere 10 lbe President, ant cons,sa
these factious Federalists 10 the political IONS
and not permit them 10 rub their noodles aeair>;
the walls Of the United States Capitol uni lhey
shall cease 10 censure their Government Ter he
prosecution OF righteous and holy warl But
need we be surprised, when The Fedora Parry u
1912 condemned your own pure Madison, a ~
OF The Old Dominion1 and you discover, By il.
vestigaton, that The present Wing Parry Is slc.
IL The simon pure Of the Federal Parry Of iha
year2 This war is the great fundamental bass
on which Mr. Bolts takes his sand. He eldea
vors 10 prove that the war was il sgated by Nj.
Polk, for The acquisition OF territory and sel az.
grandizemeni; but admits that when Texas v5s
annexed, war was at remote distance. Wasta
that HE lcnor Of his argument, On Friday e.,r.
ing, in the City of Richmond The removal q
our army from Corpus Christi FASTENED the CO...
lision OF our arms with Mexico. But We nced nt.
enter into a long discussion Of this war. You
all know lis justice and proprie;y. You >uF.
ported our respected Polk in the campaign Of Il,
and victory crowned your endeavors. Now Ii
US come on, boldly, iearlessly, united, and aic.
eehcr, and lei US pui our whole Strength agains:
the fabric Of the GibraIla Of Whiseefy in his
district, and il is bound TO fall; and il We suceee.
10 Going this now, think that The fabric vii te
so much shattered that il will never lie !esNt
again.
Arise, then, Republicans OLD men and young
men, it is your country bids Won rise, ard e' i,
spend one day, one whole day. These q ycur
friends who are not abe 10 go, carry ihen and
verify you will have ur reward. Ct.e,s aLa
ppIause 10 Mr.. Polk, The Madison Of - ace
RICH hONL.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-20

We have been requested b. friend 10 call al
ten,ion 10 the fact lha, the water will be drawn
from The James River Canal on the 18th May
for the object Of repair, and that the navigation To
Lynchburg will not be resumed until month al
forwards. Country merchants and others will,
therefore, see the importance OF making their pur-
chases &c., in This city al once.
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Wing Pail tot.sm, or Poli,y.

The following extract from speech OF MI.
Hudson Of Massachusetts, the rampant Tariff
champion and Iabid opponent Of Inc war with
Mexico, gives a hard hit al some OF his asso-
ciales. Comment is unnecessary:
"Many, very many, advocate the prosecution
OF the war at The same time, they condemn and
loalhe j.: Some OF my own political friends de-
clare Ina! il is good policy prosecute the war, as
ii will edcc'nay break down and use up the pre-
sent admir- slraion."
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MANAGERS OFFICE, d. PAINE \ Co.-Brilliant
Ia Luck Of PuRCELL's.
Drawn Nos. OF Pokomoke Lottery. No SO:
Is g 81 So 81 90 SO % e2 SO Il as.
Whole, Is 81 s. s2s, Oo0 sold aud paid at sight, by
PURCELL.
For ToDsy-s-- 100, 1000. 5 of a,ooo &C. 70 Nos,
10 drawn. Tickets
Also, sIo, 900, 5000. $500, sc. 7s Nos, Is drawn
Tickets So.
Drawn Nos. OF Grand Consolidated, Extra, Is:
IS SO 6 % IS So II 50 II So IS 80.
Drawn Nos. of Delaware. Glass go:
50 as "a 10 81 65 7 "a 90 - 80 10 ~ s.
Drawn Nos. OF Grand Consolidated, l6i
% 81 4 so SO 81 IS 81 81 10 IS 2.
Drawn Nos. Of Pokomoke, 49,
20 80 81 81 - 20 II 10 IS IS ~.
Drawn Nos. OF Delaware, 90:
IS 4 IS AZ IS 20 IS g % az s IL.
Anrji 20
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-20

We were unable 10 attend The discussion be-
tween Messrs. Leake aud Bolts at The regimental
muster atFaIr6ed last Saturday. We learn thai
large crowd was in attendance, and that Mr.
Leake fully maintained The high position which
his addresses during the present short canvass
have so justly entitled him 10. Our friends are
confident of his election-but every Democrat
must be al his post.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-20

STRANGE WEATHER.-Fo The last three
days The weather has been cold and disagreeable,
and heavy lrosls at night On Sunday night there
was severe frost, and We regret 10 learn from
a gentleman OF the country, that The fruit is al
most entirely destroyed. This includes The straw
berries, mos! delicious fruit, for which our mar
ke, has become quite famous
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-20

The Virginia Historical and Philosophical So
eicty.-We are requested 10 state that there will
be special meeting Of this Society at the Medi-
cal College this afternoon at S O'Clock, Tor The
election Of new members, and other business.
punc.ual attendance OF all the members is de-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-20
NOTICE

The Medical Faculty OF The county OF HANG,
yer are requested 10 meet at the Ceurt.house -
Tuesday, the 9th inst, it being court Day, 70 =
ganize themselves as an auxiliary TO ihe 1'".'
Medical Society, in conformity 10 The re- ~
dalion Of The recent Medical Convention Of 'as
Stale OF Virginia.
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ipul>,
King William, March 3Ist. ROANE.

MORE TROOPS TO BE RAlSED.-Ths
Washington Union OF Saturday evening says.
ave understand thai The Presiden; OF The Y
States is abou! to call immediately abont 3, wv
more volunteer troops INFO the public service
They are principally intended To nil up the place
OF the volunteers whose time IS about 10 expire.
|. is probab bic that many Of them will renew tteIf
engagements; but 10 provide Tor any possible con-
tineency, il is deemed best to make the present
call
"These troops are intended 10 Strengthen ne
three divisions Of our army, viz: al Sanla Re,
the army in the direction OF the Rio Grande. AID
The column Of Vera Cruz.
1.-THE administration is determined on vigo-
rous prosecution OF the war. Mexico may 10
blind 10 her own inte!ests-she may obslinasll
determine against any pacificaIlon. In lnai ca,e
she will fnd the Executive OF The United states a.
resolueiy bent upon carrying on The war as sns
can be, until peace can be made between the Two
countries. II is the true policy Of The oae'
10 profit BY the victories they have 2anef. pescs
or war, the olive branch or he sword, Is lsi J.
The decision of Mexico Whatever NAV Re say
against the administration, lhelas complaint WI"
be lis want o! energyn
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-20

sr Mr.. Leake will be in Hanover to-day,
where he will remain unit after the election-it
having been out OF his power 10 visit thai coun-
~ al an earlier period.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-20

Tie Democrats OF Richmond will hold meet
ing al The City Hall tomorrow "wednesday
nighl) al o'clock. A stirring call will appear
from "A Plain Democrat" in our paper OF TO-
mouuW
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EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
We beg TO remind such Of our Democratic iei-
low.citizens as have votes in this district, that il
will be easy Tor them to.cast their votes in elmer
of The counties of King William, Caroline, or
Spo,lsylyania. A warm contest is wagng be-
tween Messrs. w. Newton and RI. I. Beale.-
Can any Democrat refuse 10 60 and vote, when
so many Wings will start out from this city
For the sake Of those who may not know Mr.
Beale, owing TO HE remote residence on The Pc
lomac, near the Northern confines OF our State,
we will merely say, (what We can do with truth
and without Hauery,) that Richard L. 7. Beale is
a man in every way worthy, by his talents and
his character 10 represent The district OF John
Roane, w P. Taylor, and R. M t. Hunter.
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tut tTs ENqNWt
TO R0ZZY

My dear BozZy-or, as some OF our "praciiCa.
patriots" who certainly have s0nle practical COM
mon sense, style you, Boosy-spare us We
cry Hold, enough" We have all read your
first epislle-thal was the humorous one; an
now we have your secondhand was to BE- neri.
cai. For myself, though, ! have found neither
humor in the one nor irony in The other; but iird
that my Bozzy has just peepcd into The pages i.
Carlyle, from which he has extracted a little Il
the quainIness with as strong an infusion OF non
characterizes the writings OF that author.
Don't be angry, Bozzy, or Boozy, Che last i, uai-
versa lily believed 10 be The condition in which you
wrote,) for you know you are a mere shadow, and
nobody can lie hurt BY M fitting at shadows
True, Lord MaImlon Tilted once al a shadow, as
he thought, but Unexpectedly found himself in
cevilish bad box, under The upIi.ted arm o an A.
eient Toe. Perhaps that mag be my faie ~.
that's nv lookout Al have 10 say, IN dear
Shade, is 10 implore you, Tor the sake q he cause
you advocate, 10 cease vcxins the understanding
OF our practical patriots" with your ineompre.
hensibe epis'les. Return 10 your "wo!my be"
and no questions asked, not even
"Why The sepulchre
Wherein we saw thee quietly Inurnd
Hath ope't his ponderous and malbe laws
To cast thee up again y
And, may add, TIL,
"Be ny inients wicked or charitable.
Thou com'st in such questionable shape
that some OF who are "quaint" enough to tear
ghosts had rather moi seen you, you look 50 queer.
II concern Tor the success oil our friend II. mas
caused ihy "canonzed bones" TO "bursl her ceie.
mens," be no longer troubled; Tor, although ae
wants no "lugieman," he wants no shadow 10 10.
Their and coniound people with dark illusions and
obscure Inns; bur his friends. whose bones ye'
In tb.alaS ,t mt
will take care OF him by talking practical senses
practical patriots" Above all things, cease %
write up our friend by writing down other people.
| know him well enough 10 know he wou.t soon
10 owe his success 10 such tactics, even 'hou-a
tina, quaint club ofpoiticians" should be he NC
tins. HIPS election is certain lei This assurance
appeasc thee. And now, oh spirit, be thou e.
oIcised asiully and efec'ualy as il had usei
all The mumnery necessary 10 that end.
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COAL PIT HANDS WANTED.

WISH to hire for tine balance of the year. ten active
men, between Is and 80 years OF age, 70 be employ
cd In the Tuckahos Pits. The hands will be kindly
treated. yell fed snd clohed and for such gerry hssra
price will be paid II early application be made my
Office, al the TredesaT Iron Works, or ths Pits
April 20-ejt JESSE 6NEAD.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-20

I UCK's OFFICE, Wall sreel.-Drawn Nos. of Pc
IL komoke, IS:
30 20 81 81 10 90 IL 70 IS o5 49,
Half Ticket, Nos ~ IL IS, prize Of $780, sold and
oaid by LUCK
For To-Day-so7 900. 1000, 5000, 5000, of 1900,
&c, &c. rs Nos, 2drswn. Tiekeis only IS
Also, $40 900, 5000, 2,5O0 so of 1000. &C. 70 Nos.
Is drawn Tickets only %. Call before II O'Clock this
morning, at LCCK'S OFFICE.
April 90
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VIZ can pet no other

do for the next Presidency. We can get no other
man, and yet we are 10 discard certainly ioi
the purpose OF finding a candidate more popular.
II CLAW is unpopular, who is il with IS wi'h
patriots7 Is it with the people at laIgef Is II
with men who are Wings al hearth NO. VINO
is il with thenl Is il with the administrator
God grant that he may ever be unpopular WIN
them. Is it with an agrarian portion OF soc'e-
ly, he is unpopular? Ii it is, ii becomes Inc 'e-
spectable portion Of the community 10 sustain
him. Are we TO hitch ourselves to The tan OF
this asrarian par, of The community 70, No.
lhey are preludiced against Henry Clay, lei them
be reasoned with; lei them be made acquainted
with his character; lei their prejudice be reason
ed down, for when there comes struggle De-
tween intelligence and ignorance, any ons can
tell for which side the victory will be.
saw. with the conservative Wing part OF
The American people, there is no man in The
land, except one that has more popularity man
Henry Clay. As lar then, gentlemen, as TINS
expediency goes, it is answered. II objection IS
made TO his unpopularily, The returns Of lS4l
give The lie 10 il. What then is 10 be done7 For
what are we assembled here together this even
ins2 As Wings we may express our Opinions a.s,
Who are we 10 have for our leader IN as, bul
him who led us in '44l | know there are those,
and those 100 in the Wing party who, IN conse-
ouence Of the military achievements Of one OF
our Generals on The baule-felds OF Mexico, have
already placed him in nomination :or The !, pIesi-
dency in '4s, on the ground OF exPedency.
Now protest as Whig-as one who has a re-
gard for the Constitution of the counlry-ana l
Remember the tine, in % and in 80, when this
same Wing party, while they admired military
genius were decidedly opposed 10 sey va. s. ind
States protest agains; making military power
subordinate 10 the civil will mol hold NJ as
reward the Presidency OF The United States aye, 10
men who distinguish themselves IN me heia: =
say it is both contrary TO the letter and SPIN, OF
The Constitution to do SO. Let ii go forth that
right 10 the Presidency lies through the soldisIy
ard VIVA, security have we for the counIIys we We
nigh, have second Caesar with Senate a, his
heels. protested against this policy in % and
in 80, ard yet there was no man who would go
farther than me in ,esiiying all proper admira-
ton OF the men who have reflected glory On the
country in the tented field; but am the last, and
ever will be the last 10 invite men from the battle
field and induc them into a civil office"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-20

We have been favored by John Black, Esq,
(says he ST. Louis Union, April 81 with The fol-
lowing highly interesting letter, written 10 him
by MIR. Robert Cary, from Santa Fe, giving The
details OF the massacre al Taos and the subsequent
battles fought by our troops;
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-20
IN ANAGERs' OFFICE, D. PAINE ! co.-prilII,

PkRvis AYRr,. Secretary.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-04-20

The Virginia detachment, ordered back hers e.
by Gen. Taylor, will march Tomorrow IRON ms
place, as an cscor. 10 a large train of provision
wagons TIE second ta;;a,ion, under Lieut.. Col
Randolph, will proceed as far as China and lie
main there with one piece Of flying artillery, and
tor,ify the plaza, white the other battalion, under
command OF Col. Hamramck, will proceed TO
Monterey with the train and one piece Of arl'lie'
nv, and then return 10 Monte Motaies on me up
ner road. and for,ify aud garrison that place nn-
Il, tr.,her orders. With these sau,ary ?. ovi ons
OF Gen. Taylor. op,ne you will hear no more OF
wagon trains being attacked, p!undered and ou'n-
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-06-30
Blowing up OF the E.sina-2O Lives
"a .0S4s -

AWots
l. pains us to stale that the steamer Ed
ma, Capt. Phillips, on her downward trip
from Ouachita to this place, blew up on
the 4th instant, opposite the town Of Coz
iumbia, as she was starting from the land.
ing, instantly killing 20 or more persons,
ard Lreadluily wounding several others.
Amongst the killed are: Hon. G. Maye,
Judge Of the 18th Judicial District; Mes
srs. L. M. Duty, Of Claiborne parish;
A. G. Hill, Of Champsgnole, Ark; O'Neil,
and one person name unknown, from
South Carolina; Mr.. ]. H. Vass, Bar
keeper; James Poole, Pilot, at the wheel,
Olive Mushon, Cd Engineer; Austin Ste
gro, Carpenter; two deck passengers,
and eight deck hands and fremen, names
unknown; also, gentleman from Flor
ida, supposed to be Mr.. A. M. Jones.
Wounded--Mr. d. M. Johnson, Clerk,
severely. U, L. Bastross, La, leg, broken
and otherwise injured, SO that amputation
will be necessary; P. Miller, Farmers
vile, La, arm broken; VIM. Evans,
Union District, South Carolina, slightly
wounded DR.. j. b. Lewis, slightly
wounded, Martin Williams, Mate, badly;
-. Stringer, Biloxi, slightly Thomas
Simpson, John Beard badly scalded.
The boat sank immediately after the catas-
trophe, and nearly every thing on board
was lost.
Seventeen Of the bodies had been found.
Several ofthe wounded have been brought
to this place.-N. o. Bulletin.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-06-30
CRUMNIEX HOUSE!
AA Corner Of Washington and -
li.iM Dubuque Streets, EiiM
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
JOHN RUM EY,

HAVING become proprietor oil the above
n establishment. lately known as the "Ver-
mont House, is now engaged reiurnlshing
it, and will open the House on or before the
10th inst, for the reception Of The travelling
public and others. The rooms of this estnb-
lishment are large, well lighted, and suppl
ed with fire places, and well suited to the
comfort and convenience of those who wish
to spend the winte, in the city.
- THE Table ..-~,
Will be supplied with oil the luxuries the
country affords, well prepared; and sufi-
Gent number of servants kept constantly on
hand to attend to all the wants Of the guests
of the House. Connected with the estab-
lshment are large and commodious
STABLES IND YARDS,
which will be attended by careful and COM
petent hostlers. @
The Proprietor being determined 10 devote
his whole attention to the business, and hav-
lng had considerable experience as land
lord, feels no hesitation in promising .ha, no
effort shall be spared 10 make his guests feel
themselves at home, and solicits the patron
age of members of the Legislature. boarders,
and the public generally
Iowa City.Nov If.IS46. -.< e@s
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NAPLES HOUSE
MIN ST. DUBUQUE, IOW.A.


THE undersigned having become propri-
l. etor of this new and spacious house,
has fitted it up in the first style for the &C.
commodaton Of the travelling community,
and is determined to spare no effort or ex-
pense in giving satisfaction and comfort to
all who may favor him with their custom.
His rooms are airy, elegantly furnished and
commodious, and his table will at all times
be supplied with substantials and luxuries
of the best that the country affords. He
fia,ters himself that with his experience as
landlord at the East, and with building
sokcapacious and well arranged, he will be
enabled to establish the character of the
NAPLES House upon par with the first
hotels IN the West. Notwithstanding the
superior style and extensive arrangeme nts
of his house, his prices will be moderate
and upon scale in accordance with the
times. Boarders, transient and regular,
will be charged no more than is customary
at the other hotels of this city.
Connected with the establishment are
good stabling accommodations on reasona.
BILE terms. "
. With assiduity in attending to the wants
and comfort of his visitors. the proprietor
hopes TO merit and receive liberal sup
port from the public. -
H. CURTIS.
Dubuque. Odt. LIST, 1916. 33ly.