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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-22
Eor The Enquirer.

For the Enquirer
writer in the Richmond Wing and fe'e's,
burg Inteicencer, over the signature u '
tales our worthy Governor TO task, because d. q
.o.or, meeting. il seems, The Board oil pnnic
Works instructed the State Directors IN 'he
,ersburs Railroad 10 advocate resolution r'o.
bibiIins the sale OF tickets over that Railroad "
knoua agents Of tie James R'rcr anu Day o0"''
The Stale OF Virginia owns, il appears, nearly
one halftbe stock Of the Petersburg Railroad, anu
lie nalriotic Governor is denounced because ne
has The independence and energy 10 insist that
the directors on The part OF the Slate 10 that IN
s,ution shall be true 10 The interests Of the State
and not allow, as tar as depends on them, The Pc
tersbnrs Railroad 10 be made use Otto keep up n
opposition by means OF The River and Bay boals
10 Inc Railroads North OF Petersburg, in which
the Commonwealth is asod deeply interested. The
writer OF AM" from his own showing, is either
ignorant Oh the subject he is writing about, or
endeavors 10 mysfy very plain matter. Neither
The Governor nor The Board OF Public Works
have pretended 10 regulate rates Of fare on The
Petersburg Railroad; but they have taken ground
aeains, the agents OF The River and Bay steam
boats being allowed 10 buy The tickets OF The Pc
,ersburg Railroad Company and selling them in
connection with their own tickets; thereby virtu-
ally making through ticket from Charleston 10
Baltimore by The River and Bay Line. This is
The head and front OF The Governors offending for
which in "M.'s" opinion, he should be removed
from his position in The Board OF Public Works,
and that Board itself should be converted into a
senseless and powerless incubus. The writer OF
this knows something OF CIV Smith, and he can
assure "M." that he will find himself mistaken il
he supposes that the Governor will be deferred by
newspaper squibs from the exercise OF all his en-
ergy and influence in fulflmenl OF The plain duly
he owes the Stale, Of making her Improvements
productive, and thereby diminishing the burdens
Of taxation. JUSTICE
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A VOICE FROM CASTLE HILL

The Wings of the Albemafle District have &C.
lec,ed Mr.. VIM. L. Gcggin, of Bedford, as their
candidate Tor Congress. They had previously
addressed a letter 10 Mr.. VIM. C. Rives, calling
upon him to act as the Wing s,andard-bearer; but
he declined, most wisely in our opinion; for 1t
would have afforded The Democrats in the dis
tric, the most exquisite pleasure 10 give severe
drubbing TO one who had been Leading cham
pion of Virginia's doctrines, bnt who had proved
himself SO failhess 10 his political principles
Had Mr.. Rives consented 10 be the Wing candi-
date and appeared belore the PEOPLE Tor 'helr
"sweet voices" what ridiculous position would
he no, have been placed in by the bold and eloquent
Democratic speakers, in contrasting his past ana
present opinions. and in convicling him oil The
most arran. Inconsistencies He has done we'll
not 10 expose himself TO SO searching scrutiny
before the people of his districts but in declining
10 be a candidate he could not forego the plea
sure Of shooting Parhian arrow al The Demo-
cratic party and President. His letter, so greed
lily published by the Wing press, is one oil the
mos, extraordinary documents OF The day, Tor its
ill-,emper and gross assaults upon the Chez Ma
cis,rale OF the nation and our own Government,
now engaged in carrying on war against
,reacberous and insolent foe. We have laid il
aside for future analysis, when Senatorial cleo
,ions and other important questions shall be
over. and shall allow us little more space. In
the mean time, we ask the attention OF our read
ers to The following scathing article from the
Unien:
Mr. William C. Rives, of Virginia, who died
poli,ically several years ago, (having found few
personal triends willing 10 galvanize him into a
momen,ary life before the public bysendernIs him
: nomination to Congress, which they well knew
he would have the pri46esee 10 decline) has writ
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For he Enquirer.
TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF
KING, & QUEEN

Our political opponents, being somewhat la;ed
by their temporary success in other States, will
no doub, make strong demonstration upon King
s. Queen, and when aided by their foreign vote,
have sometimes given US some trouble, parlicu.
larry when our own forces were not entirely uni.
ted. We believe il is pretty well understood that
Wing candidate is to be run next Spring, and a
gentleman has been named, who, from his talents
and private virtues, will carry The entire Wing
vote, il no more. |, is needless 10 disguise The
fact that our party al this time seems 10 be dis.
united arising from two Democrats upon two Sc
veral OCCASIONS being run; thus, in some degree,
rendering both unpopular. King Queen is a
Democratic county, aud il Wing is elected in
April, il will be for the reason above stated. The
enquiry then is, what ought 10 be done 7 The
answer is a, hand: seleci some one against whom
this objection does not lie. This oughti0 be done,
Who is he1 We answer, Thomas w. Carer,
Esq than whom there is not purer man or De-
mocral in the county. His claims are strong.
very strong. For years h. has stood firmly 10 his
posi-. Never, Tor moment, has he been known
10 finch from his duty. In sunshine and in
storm he has been with u.s. His friends were
anxious lasr Spring for him 10 be a candida
but tor fear il would divide and distract his par-
", he refused, as there were then two other De-
mocrats before The people We believe thai eve
ry one of our parry would vote most cheeriully
for him, and thai he can be elected. Il is true
Mr.. GaTrel is no orator, bu, he is gentleman Of
sound practical sense, and we'll understands The
doctrines and views OF The Democratic party
and, if elected, would vote 10 carry Them out
Let US elect him. Who says yesl
MANY DEMOCRATS.
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To tie Editors Of The Enquirer:
Genllemen-We beg leave TO respass on your
space and attention, for the purpose of saying
few words in relation 10 The worthy and talented
representative from King William, MIR. Thomas
Robinson. He has expressed a desire to retire
10 The rural shades OF private life al the expiration
Of The present session Of the Legislature; but the
Democratic parry in old King William is not
willing, neither is it prepared, 10 dispense with
The services Of one who has heretofore served
them with such marked ability and fidelity
His contemplated retirement, il publicly an
nonnced would fall like shock of electricity
upon The Democratic party Of The county, and,
whatever may be his motives for retirement, whe-
lher he thinks the post OF honor private station,
or The fond endearmenls OF home. may induce
HIM 10 Withdraw from The service Of his country,
we hope that the wishes of his constituents may
induce him to forego all such considerations, and
continue 10 serve his country and his parry al
This important crisis of political events In a
word, the Democratic party Of King William
can't spare him. MANY VOTERS.
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For he En7uir,
THE SENATORIAL ELECTION.

We feel it duty we owe 10 one Of The disrin-
suished gentlemen placed 10 nomination on We'd
nesday last for the Office Of Senator, Mr. john
Winston Jones, TO state that many gentlemen
regretted they could not cas-, their votes for him
Believing that The West was fairly entitled
TO The Senator, the East having just secured Sen
ator in the person of Mr.. Hnn'er Trey considered
it an act OF sheer justice tina, the other Senator
should hail from the West. MIR. Jones may well
be proud Of The complimentary vote he received un-
der the circumstances. l, is high compliment
10 the sterling and unfinching Democracy which
he has always advocated without shadow Of lurn-
ing and 10 his unimpeachable character against
which The breath of calumny has never uttered
aught.
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R5r1tttomu astsatstrRe-

sinia, especially, should come out in her full
strength. And if, therefore, ii should be thought
by you, thai any one else, will be better calculated
10 harmonic our party, or represent you more
faithfully will cheeriniIy submit 10 Your Juds-
menl. II, however, shall again become your
choice, | need not assure you that will redouole
my efforts 10 represent with fidelity, these who
shall thus honor me-
Your cbsdient servant, and
Fellow citizen,
HENRY BEDlNGER.
Washington Jan. Is 1877.
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TO MY CONSTITUENTS.

Fellow CITIZENS desire 10 be considered as
a candidate 10 reprcsen, you in the next Congress
But in making this announcement, ! wish II 10
be understood, that am perfectly willing 10 SUB,
represent the wishes of the people, ii il shall be
deemed expedent TO hold one. This is no time
10 dis, act our party. Our opponents will make
the mos. desperate struggle in our Stale mex
Spring; and there has been no period in cur his
Tory when il wss more important than il is now
that the principles Of our party should predom
male in The Councils Of the nation, and that Viz
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-22
pruORs IN WASHINGTON.

The Washington Fountain has he follow
paragraphs, which arc all important if tue: -
RECALL OF GENERAL TAYLOR
is confidently slated by those whose position 80
them an opportunity Of knowing what is goli
On in official quarters, that General Taylcf b
been recalled from the field of operations in Me
ico, that he will retire on the arrival Of GeneF'
Scott al head quarters, and that he has been q
c,ed TO Washington, Immediately on his lcoi
To The United States. They go 50 far as 10 ~
dict his artival here, by the middle OF Fehruan
For our country's sake, We hope tina! thes' 81
inss out will prove untrue.
.ULUA NOT TO BE ATTACKED.-h
rumuled abroad on the authority Of Com. feli
thai the castle OF U.ua is no, % be attacked Z
The reason that the Government has dv'cTu!if
ed to Conquer peace" without capturing ihs
strong hold of The enemy. II is also stated 10
The gallant Commodore dee, not return 70 Y
Gulf. How true these rumors are, We 90 y
pretend u say.
ULTIMATUM OF MEXICO.-We lea'
that our Government is 10 possession OF IN =.
mate conditions on which Mexico will consent
make a peace with the United States. and M
has determined 10 accede 10 hem, II Congo
will enable he Executive 10 meet The views
Mexico. II will be seen BY reference TO our e.
t,mr IL IN, Congressional proceedings OF yes''
day. that The Committees on Foreign Relations
both Houses, have already moved The appfopil
ton OF large sums of money TO he placed a =
disposition Of The President in treating ior zee
with the enemy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-22

An error Of the types perverted the meaning oil
our allusion in yesterdays paper, TO the positive
assertion of the Times, 1--WE know,") that the
Administration i. bitterly opposed to the election
of Mr.. Hunter The little word "nol' was i'm
properly introduced. We quoted The Union to
show, that the 1--WE know" Of The Times turned ou'
10 be apocryphal.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-22

From the Houston 1e1as) Register, Dee q
We notice that several OF The letler-wfi'ei'
the Army assert. that The base OF The iulule "
a,i,ns Of The army WILDE at Tampico ca,
highest nayigable point on the Panuco. Il ia'
like Gen. Scott, had been Studying Ihs Sou
routes OF Mexico, they would not have mace
assertion so utterly ab.urd. The route y.
Tampico to The table lands OF the Interior
mere bride path, The wagons and artillery :
rag4s cannot be transported By this Touie. "
hey are taken 10 pi, ces, and carried on 'he =
oil pack mules. On The route 10 the CaPfs
Montery and Sa lilo, there is an eIeeitn
gon road, and all The baggage, artillery ana :.
lary stores Of The army can be conveyed
CITY Of Mexico by This route, as well as upopc
OF the grra, wagon roads Of the Union.
Taylor should tnrn pack and commence y.
plan OF operations al Tampico, he would c.a-
a blunder that might require three monlns
pair. The main army can prosecute Ias
paign with ten fold effect, BY The great '.s.
The liable lands from Saiillo 10 Me1ico, ~. ~
could be reinforced by detachment Of iigo..,
by The Tampco route, jus, al The point % as,s
Mexicans can concentrate a large force IT, !;
popuous district around San LUIS fvIot :. :,
consequently where reinforcemen's w u'
| needed f
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-22

In noticing yesterday The important services Of
Lieut. Col. John Garland in Mexico, we omitted
to state tina, Gen. Taylor, in consideration OF his
gallantry and eficien, conduct, had appointed
him Military Governor OF Monterey.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-22

TIRREL'S TRIAL.-The closing aIs''y
Of counsel were made on MONDAY L En- !,
Choae, for the defence, occupied h's s,".re o.
and half; and MIR. Parker, for the PR X =
nearly four hours. The charge was -
livercd ON Tuesday morning.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-22

l56-necessary 10 choice 70. Mason 81; McDowth
As; Jones 81; Summers p; scatlerinss
There being no election, Mr.. DARRACoIi
offered resolution postponing till tomorrow Inc
further execution Of the joint order: The Tesoiu-
tion was adopted, and the House adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-22

We give to-day only The votes OF Wednesday
and Thursday on This Senatorial election. We
are compelled 10 postpone the "war Of words" on
the caucus and almost every other subject. 1t is
proper that We should add, that some excellent
speeches were made and many capital passes Of
wi. Now that This exciting election is over, we
hope 10 see the Legislature talk less and ac-
,iyely set 10 work in discharge ot the pressing
bofar
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-22

We are requested by Col. Joseph 'Or irTcns
member OF The House OF Represseh,i!:a ua'n,, ].
l4,h Congressional District Oh Sns ,..e..~
nounce that he is no! candidate ~
in April next Un'on
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-22

The amount oil -four received by The Mohawk
and Huds m Railroad for the week ending Jan'
IA, was5 s5T barrels.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-22

After the election OF u. S. Senator yesterday
a, half past P. NJ, the two Houses proceeded
10 the election Of Councillor of Siale-wber
John NJ. Patton Esq, was reelected, having re
ceived every vote but three scattering ones.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-22

We are requested 10 ask the author Of
"Roane," in the Enquirer Of Tuesday, January
18th, addressed 10 Carter M. BraxtoD, Esq, to send
III his name
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-22

INDIAN BATTLE.-A letter from Council
Bluffs reports battle, on The 10Th December, be-
tween parry OF Sioux and band of Omahas,
in which sixty Of he later were killed.
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To The Editors Of the Enquirer


MADISON c. H., Jan. 9, Si7.
Messrs. Ediors-Our faithful representative
having declined a reelection, il becomes The duty
o(lhe people Of Madison 10 elect one 10 represent
them who is competent 10 maintain that stand in
The Legislature which our worthy delegate has
done for SO many years. There is no one more
worthy or competent 10 fill that place than Solo
mon Fl. McInlire. Last spring. but few days
before The election, Mr.. McInliTe was announced
in your paper as a candidate for The county, in
opposition TO Mr.. Banks. Being warm prrso.
nal friend Of Mr.. Banks, he declined becoming
candidate; and 10 show The enthusiasm Of his
friends, (withoul his knowledge or consenl,) he
received very respectable vote; and have not
doubt but Mr.. Banks will be glad 10 see him
his successor, and will do all in his power 10 Sc
cure his election.
Though Mr.. Mclnire was born and educated
in Washington city, he is now citiz IN Of Madi-
son, and we are proud to claim him as such and
should he be eieclcd 10 he Legislature, Virginia
will be proud TO claim him as one Of her sons
In justice 10 Mr.. Mclnlire we will Stale that his
recent visit 10 Richmond was in no way connect
ed with The election oil u. Senator, which is
to take place in a few DAYS. F!e b-ins an init
male friend Of Gov Smith, j, has been thought
by some that his recent visit 10 Richmond was
for the purpose ui lending his influence in behalf OF
Cows. Such is not ne fact, as we are authorized
10 stale; he was there solely upon private bust
ness MANY VOTERS.
charlottesville Republican and Fledericks-
burg Recorder please copy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-22

Mr. De Ferranti, the grea: Guilarist, gives his
Concert tonight We exPec, an interesting treat
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-01-22

The Norfolk Herald says that The youth, Will
liam Daniels, who was severely turned al The
FIRE in thai city, on Saturday, has died Of his To-
juTies.
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FIR he Enquirer.
CAPTAINS ~ THE VIRGINIA REGl
MINT

The Editors Of The Times AM Compiler and
OF the Richmond Whig, seem greatly dissatis-
ned with The arrangement OF rank made by the
Governor and Council among the Captains of The
Virginia Regiment Il Volunteers and a writer
signing himself Justice is bold enough 10 insnu-
ate, political preference may have Influenced The
determination. Before This uniounded insinua-
lion was made, Justice" had better have ascer-
tanned whether Governor Smith had not been aid
ed much in The performance of the high duty by
the counsel and advice OF as estimabIe and distin-
suished Wigs as any in The Stale. BoIh he and
they, looking alone 10 The good OF the service and
eschewns all parry predictions, have acted I'M
der these influences.
The writer OF this speaks n0lo upon what he
knows is the fact When The rank was settled,
The most Of those placed high on the lis, if in
decd not all CT them, were absent from Rich.
moni, and j, is believed none Of them, either d.
reclly or indirectly, urged any priority for them
selves With the arrangement made, Captain
Carringtons friends seemed be dissatisfied Win
they be pleased 10 say 1caict or Tie Captains that
rank above him are no. as well qpobG>d BY
education, military or cird, as he 10 command?
ri present The objection is general and i, may
he that those friends believe Capt. Carrngon
ought 10 rank above aHlhe other Caplans-a pre-
tension a, which most men would Iaueh-and
which am sire the gallant Captain would not
tolerate.
Tie article OF the Times and Compiler ol the
2lrh inst. and which is adopted by The Wing, is
fall OF errors. Capt. Darlington did not raise
and tender the .fya company for service under
the call last Spring. He did no, raise the fca
company urder The call for volunteers in No
vember and il was some five or six DAYS oiter
two other companies had bsen mustered into The
service Of The United States before he had suffi-
cien number Of men 10 enable him 10 be so mus
Iered into service He may have beer the first
Captain elected but The Captain did not have The
requisite number 10 make up company, and
had not Tor some four or five days afer Captains
Archer and SCOTS companies had been mustered
into service, one OF lhsse companies numbering
then 81 and The 9th r SIS men. But, pray, WHY
is this matter 10 become one OF angry discussion7
The writer oil his has heard some six or seven
Of the Captains de, lare. thai lhcv were content
10 lake heir rark, where III Co, sn,ed author-
ties 81 The Stale placed them ha they wond
take n" paii in any sifii- lat against The
cnembs ol their couniry-lhat whether IN the
right Or left vi The regiment, they expected opror
lunities enough would b, afforded Tor all who
cared 10 do 81 10 gather honois and distinctiun In
The service. WIS, then, shall editors and news
paper essayisis, unaskcd BY any one, and no doubt
asains III wish oil III, do what must have a tn
d ncg il n designed, 10 produce discord in the re-
ginen', an. IL separate these gallant young men,
who sho I'D be bound together as band III bro
ihets, "by hooks ot sect ANXIOUS.
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man..
Far n. #. Daniei-Mr. Oliver
Joint Vote with the Senate: Whcle number OF
votes cast l59-nrcessary 10 choice SO; o; which
there were, Tor Mason 81, Mcdowell 10, Samu-
els 10, scattering 81. Mr.. Mason was ihereupun
declared dolly ell cled Senator of the u. Sales,
To fill The vacancy occasoned BY The death oi The
Hon. Isaac S. Pennybacker
The Hou.e then proceeded 10 the execution 81
lhr Joint order OF The day Tor The election oil a
Councillor TO supply The vacancy that will be oc-
casioned by The exprali Of The term Of service
Of John NJ. Pa'lon, FOR hree years, from 3i>l oi
March next.
Mr. STOVALL nominated Mr. Patton.
MIR. GOODWIN desired TO second the nomina-
ton OF Mr.. Patton, as he wanted 10 be in the ma
lory for once, having been so unfortunate in his
nominations before.
The vole was,hen taken, and Mr.. Patton receiy-
ell every vote in the House, except that OF Mr..
HillofF aud n who voted for J. Mcdowell; M
Freeman, who voted for John Rutherford. and
Mr.. McDearmon who voled Tor John w. Jones
making for Patton l03; scattering ).
joint vote with the STANDARDIZATION l26; scat
| ternc 3
MIR. SMITH presented three petitions III citi
gems OF Fauqnier, Loudoun, and Snickeisyi!lc
for The formal lion OF new county.
On motion o; Mr.. STOVALL,
The House adjourned.
IN THE SENATE, on The ninth ballot, The vote
stood as follows
For James NJ Mason essrs. Sutton, Thomp
son. IT,, Moore, Williams, Bonduranl, GarIell
Gallaher, Witchcr, Stanard, Smith, Deneale
Sloan, Crump, Amber, Rogers, Parricu, ant
Fry-l7. .
For Green b. Samuels-Messrs Cox, Wiley
Spark, and Wooliolk-4
For John ". Jones-Messrs. Scou, Speaker,
Baptist, Dennis and Bfaxton-4.
For James MDorcu-Messrs Wallace, John
sion, and McCauley-3.
F'r G. w. Hopkins-Mr. McMullen.
For g. w. Smmmys-Mr. Woods.
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MOdcrn

MFR. ISlDORE OUTLET has returned to
lvl Richmond, where he will resume his du-
lies as Instructor in the FRENCH, ITALIAN,
| SPANISH and GERMAN LANGUAGES
As MIR. G. intends 10 devote the whole of his time
10 Private Glasses of Ladies or Gentlemen, those
wishing To take lessons from him may have the
choice of The hours which would suit them best,
in The forenoon or in the afternoon.
Evening Glasses for Gentlemen will be formed
as soon as a room in a central location will have
been obtained.
As Mr.. G., after an absence from Richmond of
nearly two years, may be almost a stranger 10
some of the young students OF Modern Languages.
he hopes he will be excused in placing again be-
fore the public the following article, which was
published every day in The Richmond Compiler
during the month Of April, 1926, shortly after ne
! came 10 Richmond:
1.-THE undersigned have great pleasure in re.
commencing Mr.. OUTLET, (son Of Mr.. |. Gull
lei, Director of the Department of Modern Lam
guages in the Academy of Paris, and formerly
Interpreting Secretary 10 The Department for For
eign Affairs,) as eminently qualified to teach The
Languages he processes, having been some years
an assistant to his father in the Royal University
of France. The letters Mr.. Guile, brings, his
intelligence, his education, his accomplished man.
ners, as we'll as his highly respectable ccnnec-
lions in France, all entille him 10 confidence and
respect. We recommend Mr.. @. with The more
| confidence, because he was personally known 10
one of the undersigned in Paris, where he was
much esteemed. "LEWIS ROGERS,
~. A. CHEvALLIE,
"F. w. GILMER.
"RIcnMoND, April Alb, 1926"
P. S. All communications 10 be addressed 10
! MI. J.. Outlet, box 738, Richmond Post Office.
Oct. 5-dlw