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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-29

ADVANCE IN FREIGHTs.-A,New York
on Monday, freigh,s ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Of
-four 10 Liverpool we're made on Saturday al 6s.
is isnow asked corn 25d.
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THE SAILING OF THE VOLUNTEERS.
BY the polileness Of Mr.. Beale, OF the s'eamer
Augusta, we are enabled 10 state that the beauli-
fol b,rque "Mayhower" weighed anchor yesler-
day morning a, 8 o'clock for Mexico, with four
companies of Virginia Volunteers, viz: Capls
SCOTS, Harpers, F. H. Archer's and Bank
heads. The Augusta, having on board The wives
OF some OF the volunteers moved around the
"MayAower" and gave The gallant fellows three
hearty cheers. The pilot was on board The May
flower, the national flag flying, and favorable
breeze sprung up, to walt The vessel and her no.
bic crew, full of enhusiasm, 10 The Capes The
Mayfower, Of classic memory, landed The early
pilgrims on Plymouth Rock. May her mo-
dern name>ake meet with the same luck in
Transporting these native sons oil Virginia,
The "Pilgrims" in The sacred cause OF ma
tional honor, justice and civilization Three
cheers Tor The MAY flower Lieut.. Col. Randolph,
whose name is connected with the military lame
of the Union, sailed in command Of the four
commands.
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CANDIDATE FOR THE PRESIDENCY.
The Piusburg American publishes a.call for
meeting OF the Anli-masonic and Wing citizens.
friendly to the nomination Of the Hon. John Nc
Lean, OF Ohio, for President Of lhe United States
Il is signed BY over four hundred names, INCLUDE
ing says the American, nearly all The prominent
Wing names Of that city. ~
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lion, ii was proper that The matter should undergo

lion, il was proper That The matter should undergo
investigation.
The debate was continued by Messrs. Drcm-
goole, Schemes, Bayly, Rathbun, Henley and
others, and the resolution was finally laid on The
table, by vote Of | IL 10 g.
Mr.. Schenck moved 10 postpone The considera-
lion Of the previous order, 10 enable him 10 intro
duce long series OF resolutions in favor oil
speedy peace, OF Withdrawing our troops 10 the
east Of the Rio Grande, OF dsbanding the volun-
leers, and providing for their return hume, eav-
ing only sufficient troops on The frontier to repel
invasion, of prosecuting The war against Mexico
by bockadins her ports Of lcvying duties on arti-
Giles thereinlo imported, and declaring il TO be
inexpedieni TO carry on war OF conquest. The
House refused 10 postpone The order, and Mr..
Schenck gave notice that he should tomorrow
move suspension Of The rules, with view 10
introduce the resolutions.
A message was received from the President OF
the United States, by his private Secretary MIR. J.
Knox Walker
The special order Of The day, being The amen
datory bill from the committee on military az
fairs, TO increase The pay OF non-commissioned
officers, musicians, and priyates Of The army OF
The United States and The militia and volunteers
in The servive OF The same, and allowing them
bounty land in certain cases, was then taken up
whole, Mr.. McCleland in The chair. The COM
miItee rose without coming 10 any conclusion
thereon, and resolution was adopted 10 close the
debate 10 morrow al three O'Clock.
Mr.. HARRISON, from the military committee,
reported a bill increase the number Of light ar.
lillery companies, which was twice read and re-
ferred 10 The committee Of The whole on the slate
OF The Union
Mr.. Mcdowell reported bill granting The as.
sent Of Congress TO an act Of Maryland in rela-
lon 10 The Chesapeake and Ohio canal Read
twice and referred.
MIR. TTumbo presented The resolutions OF The
Kentucky legislature iGr an increase OF pay 10
volunteers serving against Mexico.
A bill was reported and read twice, making
provision for repairs 10 the Potomac Bridge.
objection being made ~ we've ,ag no, received AID.
iLaLIrnad
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IowA.-Thc ST. Louis Republican of,he l6t

inst, says
The Legislature of Iowa failed TO meet in joint
session. on the 5h inst to elect Senator'S in Con-
gress. II is now probable that no election will
lake place at The present session. Ii this should
be the result, then the State will be without Sena-
tors for two years 10 come, because the next ses-
sion Of the Legislature will not be held until No
vember, l848, and the Governor cannot make
temporary appointments, as, the Office never ha.
wing been filled, no vacancies can be said 10 have
taken place.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-22

~
The noble address Of La Rochejacque-
line to his soldiers is q fine specimen Of the
Iaconic-"IfI advance, follow me; If fall,
avsngs ne; III finch, kill me-"
II d would toll half a. haid to get .
living honestly, ss they do by knavish prac-
tees, they would soon become as con'Picu-
Gus for their prosperity and honesty, % they
are for their villsiny.
REToRT CoURTEOuS.--one Of our
young bl0ods dining ct a fashionable hotel
few weeks since, wal requested by Q gen
dc nan to pass some article Of food, which
was assr him.
DO you mistake me for q wsiter' said
the exquisite.
No, cir, I mi,took you for q gentleman
vas the prompt reply.
"Jaue you must not learn arithmetic"
"Why, Gamma ?"
"Bsesuse, ny dear, in looking through
yours yesterday, l saw that the fractions
were vulgar"
MAIK.-TheTs have been chosen to The
Maine House of Representatives. TDemo-
eFats aud 72 Wings. At the last trial four
districts failed to elect, and one hes not
Aaan baard from
EsT1T.-IDformation has just been re.
ssivsd from Egypt by q respectable msr.
eGntils house in Belfast, that the overflow
ing Of the Nile has carried away SO villa
gasi in lever Egypt, with all the produce
they contained, including . vsrylarge guam
tity Of aax. The government has set vigor-
sUSlyts work to repair the dykes.
Die5eN's HeU Christmas Book.-The
first Impression of the "Battle of life,' con-
sistisg Of 10000 copies, was speedily sub
acribed for blythe trade, and another 10000
fishing firms took their 500, 1000 and ever
1000 csPiss Of the book.
at is asaasy matter my good woman to
write 3ssd Sermons" suggested the minis.
Ter.
"xss," rejoined the lady, "but you are 81
lsng sbeut it; | could write one in half the
time. III only had the text"
"Oh, lie text is all you want said the
PiIson, 81 will furnish that. Take this one
from sslomon-"It is better to dwell in til.
corner Of the house top, than with a brswl.
ing women ia Q wide house."
u you neaR He sir ?" enquired the Ia.
dy, quickly.
"oh ny good woman was the grave re.
spouse, "you Will never make a good ser
nonizsF' you ere too soon in your appAco-
hAR1.-Who does not love the com.
Ion yet Sssutiful name Mary? 1t is from
the hsbssW, and mean a"rEAR-paop."-
what sWes and joyous hours of other DAYS
what pleasing associations does not the
very name call up in every heart! Who
knows aught i'll Of Mary! Who that does
not love the name? If there is snv thine
gentle and valued and womanly. what Mar
P0sa'S'ss" aosF Was ut not Mary who was
Last at the cross,
And earliest at the grave p"
AID wa not Mary the mother of the Savior
Il the wsrld?
SIGNS.
It Q good sign to see a man .rt.,
Democratic banner., 1847-02-22
SIGNS.

Its q good sign to see q man enter YOU,
Sanctun With 4 friendly greeting
"Her''s two dollars to pay for nv paper
1t 10 Q bad sign to hear a man saw be's to,
poor to take q paPer-two to one he CARR.
!: home go jug Of white eye" that cost
him half bollsf.
1t 10 Q good sign to see a man DOING or
act of charity to his fellows.
II bad sign to hear him Boosting of it.
Iii . good sign to see an honest man
wearing his old clothes.
Its . bad sign to see a man wearing !,
Ane coat which is not paid for.
It's 9 good signto see a woman dressed
with taste and n~eatness.
Ills q bad sign to see her husband su.d
Tor her taste and fnery.
q" a good sign for a man to adysrtis.
IN the papers.
II 10 a bad sign for tn. sheriff to ,dve,.
tiss for him.
1t na good sign to See . man sendiuo
his children to school.
Il is a bad sign to see them educated at
d" evening schools on the public squares.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-22

ing demand, DR.. Bragg further states thal II Is
his intention TO extend and Increase his manuiac-
tory until he can furnish the southern and YVES,
States with an ample supply OF this celebrated
Pill. pn
Sworn TO, and subscribed before me, fhis 9Th
day of June, A. d. 1886. u. CAMpkS
Mayor of the city OF st. Louis.
TfFor Sale at the following places:
Campbell & Watts, Bowling-Green'
+. & D. Draper, Louisiana,
Sarah Alem, frankfort,
John l. Luke, GAINESVILLE,
Parker & Mclean, Paynesville,
Is o Minor, Prairieville,
Thomas NJ Carroll, Rails comfy,
Hays g. Hampton, New London
"A. Cochran, Auburn, Lincoln county.
Britton & Voolfolk, Troy, Mo.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-22
Administrators Notice

A LII persons are hereby notified that l ha,
IA obtained from the Clerk Of the Pike county
court, letters OF administration with the will an.
,nered, on the estate Of Thomas J. Baird, decd,
bearing date on the Both day OF December, 1916,
All persons indebted to said estate are requested
TO make Immediate payment to the Undersigned;
and all persons having claims against said estate
are requested to present them properly authcn-
tIcated within one year from and al ter the date
OF said letters, or they may be precluded from
harlng any benefit Of said estate, and if not pre-
scented within three years they will be forever
barred. CATHARINE Nj. BAIRD, Ad-
ministratrir with the will annexed.
Jan. 18th. lS47.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-22
Land for Sale

u Nhe subscriber wishes to sell his Farm, con.
sisting of 22O acres of choice land, lying
about s miles from Louisiana, Immediately OF
the main road leading from Louisiana to Paris.
There are more than one hundred acres well
enclosed and in Il fine State Of Cultivation, on
which there is a good Orchard Of 100 bearing
trees. AMI there is also a ~iir>tTare meadow Of
II acres. The whole track is remarkably well
watcrcI, a~lTnrding an abundance o. water III
Stock, and all farming purposes. Besides a good
house, there are also Il number OF first.
rate out houses, consisting Of a Kitchen, Meat
Barn, Stable &c, &c, | will say notl'-
ing more, presuming that those who wish &c
purchase, will view the premises for themsclvs
JAMES BENNING.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-22

II reguss would toll half a. hard to get .
living honestly, ss they do by knsvish prsc-
tees, they would soon become as con'Pleu-
Gus for their prosperity and honesty, % they
are for their villsiny.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-22
THE SOUTHERN AND WESTERN
LITERARY MESSENGER
And
REVIEW.
FOR lS47.

THIS is a monthly Magazine devoted to every
OF Literature and the Fine Arts. A.
is The union Of Simms' southern and western
Monthly Magazine and Review" OfSOuth Caro-
THE SOUTHERN LITERARY MEssEN-
GER"
The Messenger has been established more than
twelve years. much longer than any other
Southern work ever eristed-durirg which It
has maintained the highest rank among Amcri-
can Periodicals. Under its new title it will strive
to extend its fame and usefulness.
it, Contributors are nuncr0us--emhraciig
Professional and Amiteur writers Of The hrs'
distinction: SO that its pages will be filled Will
the choicest matter, Of great variety--such as
Repiews, Uistorical& Biographical Sketches, NoU,
els, Tales, Travels, Essays, Poems, Crfiques, and
Papers on The .Army, Nary and other National
Subjects, Party Politics and Controversial The
ology are excluded. While the Messenger
and Review" addresses itsclf 10 tue South and
West, and confidently appeals TO them for suer
. more extensive patronage TO the only Literary
Journal OF 50 long and high standing, in all their
wide borders, it is not sectionsl--having always
circulated widely in the North and East, M.
aimed al imparting a Higher national character
to our Periodical Literature.
The Thirteenth Volume will commence on the
LIST Of January, lSi7; and neither pains nor sr'
pense will be spared to make il eminently wor
Iuhy Of patronage. Among other things, it viii
contain q History of Virginia; and arrangements
will be made for procuring q regular and early
supply Of Notices of New Works and other Lit
Ierary Intelligence. Orders for the work can be
sent in Of once.
COWDTTYON:S OF THE MESSEN
GER and REVZEW.
]. The Messenger and Review is published
lin monthly numbers. Eeac number contains moi
less than 81 large super-royal pages, printed OIL
good type, and in the best manner, and on pa
per ola most beautiful quality.
2. The Messenger and Reriew is mailed on
or about the first day Of every month in the year
Twelve numbers make a volume--and the price
of subscription is IS per volume, payable an dd'
%yance; nor will the work be sent TO any one, I'M
less the order for it is accompanied with the CASH
lTFThe year commences w,th the January number
No subscription received for less than the yenr
unless the individual subscribing chosee TO pa!
1.-THE full price off years subscriptions, for q hS'
period..R
8. The risk of transmitting subscriptions BY
mail will be assumed by the proprietor. Blu
levery subscriber thus transmitting payment, i
Required (besides taking proper evidence Of th'
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of the number and particular marks Of the not
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New subscribers, shall receire Five copies 0
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Richmond. Va.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-22
BLOW CHAPMAN! BLOW J!
Fall and Winter
ClOfh6aaS

VNTE have Just received, and have now on
w hand the largest, best, most fashionable
and cheapest lot Of clothing ever offered Tor sale
in Pike county. We have selected our articles
with care, and purchased them tor cash, hence
we can not only afford, but are determined to
sell them cheaper than they can be sold at any
other hOuse in town.
Our stock consists of garments Of nearly ev.
cry description and size. Persons wanting eth
er a coat, pants, vest, shirt or any thing elsein
our line can be suited TO Il nicely at our estab-
tlishmcnt.
We still keep at our old stand, No II, opposite
the Mississippi Bank. We have NO "FiSH'
TRAP, but we have a hook and line which VI
throw out baitcd with Low PRICES, and we
have caught u few Of the sinners in that way.
Our clothing is Of good material and we war
rant the making. Let our friends and every body
else call, examine and be convinced that this il
RICHARDSON & DUKE.
No, IL, Water street, Louisiana, Mo.
October Z6, 1916.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-22
Oath Before the Mayor.
STATE OF MIssouRI.1
City Of st. Louis.

TOTATE Of NIIsSOURI,
City Of st. Louis.
DOcToR A.. &. BRAGG, being by me dulv
sworn, deposes and says, that his Sugar CoateJ
Fills, now so generally known and so extensive.
!! used throughout the Southern and wr.fern
States, do not contain one particle of mineral ~,
any kind, as has been erroneously stated, H"I
further S ates that he is ut this time M, nnr.o,nr
ing and putting up, ready for market, from ~ f.
9o'oOO boxes of these per week, and that fine mr.
qers and calls from agents and others for tbes
1 ms; nave become SO numerous, epen nt Ib;s
nealthy season Of the year, that some %annI;ca'
lions are necessarily delayed from ten to ip ei"o
Jays, on account Of deponent's inability to man
oA"ur' them fast enough to supply tho ineTe...
Democratic banner., 1847-02-22
JACOB BLOCK
IOHN l. TRIBBLk.

JOHN L. TRIBBLk, JACob BLUM
receivedper late arrivals a fresh stock
of DRY GOODS and Groceries. which
iii be sold at Louisiana prices for cash or pro-
,duce at their store in Spencerbnrg.
TREBLE 4 BLOCK.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-22
AND STILL THEY COME!
Second Fall Supply of
Boots and Shoes.

TCST RECEIVED from St. Louis, the larg.
81 est and finest assortment of Boots, Shoes,
Findings and Leather ever offered for sale in
old Pike, oil which the following is part of the
different kinds: Mems bcs, Clump and Slugt
Bouts, mems best Morocco. Cali :nd Kip Boots,
mems thick Boots, varying in price and quality,
to suit the times. Also a large and splendid as
>ortnent of Ladies and Misses Shoes, Bootees
and Caters, all OF the very best quality, which
we offer on the best of terms. Persons wishing
to purchase will find it greatly to their advan-
tlge TO call and examine our stock before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
NEWMAN s. MARLEY.
November 10Th, 1916.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-22
AurTLE roo BAD.-Talkinp Of false

A LITTLE TOO BAD.-Talking Of false
p~rstsnce, Q gentleman of this city. recently
married . women reputed to be rich, who
Gurnsd out not only to be poor, but some
sevsu hundred dollars in debt, which
debt be had to liquidate! She assured
him however, that the debt was contracted
for dry goods she bought to captivat'
him. Think Of g fish paying for the hook
With which it ID caught.-N. Y. paper.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-22

The noble addres, Of La Rochejacque.
line to his soldiers is q fine specimen Of the
laconic-"IfI advance, follow me; If fall,
avsnee ne; III finch, kill me-"
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Through tickets 10 Norfolk, Portsmouth, Old Poin
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HE public advised that through tickets continue to
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Guiding meals James river boat.
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A THE late residence of Mr.. Armhed on Prince street
MA n Alexandria The house is brick built of the best
materials, handsomely finished and wearrunQed for conn
fort and convenience; contains fifteen rooms most Of them
large and airy and has wide hall through the centre
Outhouses OF brick also covered with metal Il,
range OF wood and wash-houses cisten above rrod
two bathing and two dressing On the Opposite
double house for servants. ~ -
The extend from Patrick to Henry street
The vegetable garden is large and productive. WI
II is considered by many the handsomes and most de-
sirable residence in the District A07 IL
It will be sold low, and accommodating terms on APP
peation to ta i1f WIN. D. MUTT.
Sept 25-tf At tho Treasury Department