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FU ItE IHYHUt''
TO THE DEMOCRATS OF AMELIA.

see in the last Enquirer piece signed by "A
Voter" calling on the Democrats 10 vote for
Mr.. Harvie. | can tell him ,ha! he is calling in
vain. The Democrats cannot Voc for Mr.. llar-
vie Although we abhor : Wings election as
much as any voter in the county, cannot
think OF voting Tor Mr.. Harvic after The game he
and his Calhoun friends played on the old Demo-
cratic party in The election OF Senators. They
had two men palmed on The people BY Wing
yotes-men, 100, we did not have too much con.
fidence in before, as they had been on both sides
and between the two great parties, and we 10 not
know where we will find them alter this, as their
great leader has given them some pretty hard nuts
10 crack. think there will be very few in the
Old Dominion that will follow him after the 4h
Thursday in April. Why not bring out Demo-
era, that we can all vote for2 Must We be
forced TO vote for those we do not want, because
we will be split up2 Shall we submit 10 be
ruled or ruined? That seems to be The game
that is 10 be played on us. Why send Mr.. Har
yie 10 Richmond, when we see he will not work
with the party? l. for one, do not want any man
there that cannot agree with his own party.
When house divides against itself, il must tall
We must send men that will hafnonise or we
cannot expect 10 stand long. lam CAUCUS man.
AS long as We had Old King Caucus on The
throne, our party got along "irst rate" We de-
molish The Wings whenever he holds the reins;
but when you see King Dictator gel the rens, you
NAV look oul Tor a storm. "Rule or ruin" is his
motto. Now hope the Democrats OF Amelia
will NEE, a, next Court, and nominate a Demo-
crat that will put his shoulder 10 the wheel, and
sci things right again. We must put Old King
Caucus back on The throne, or We are beaten.
No party can do without caucuses. We will be
beaten certainly if Mr.. Harvie is The candidate.
II is impossible 10 gel the Democrats 10 concen-
lra,c on Mr.. Harvie; for have heard enough say
they will not support him, to defeat his election; and
good many say they will vote Tor Booker il they
ind il necessary 10 defeat MIR. Harvie. No man
has done more for MIR. Haryie than have done.
and no man regrets his course more. have the
most exalted opinion Of him as gentleman; but!
am no mans man. go Tor men that will carry
GU. our principles. II is OF no avail to vote for
men that profess 10 be Democrats in principle,
hut will not work with lhem and vote for men
that will be sure TO carry them our. We want
lie strongest men. | want no Democrat, elected
by Wing votes 10 any Office. | hope we will be
able 10 settle The question al court. All hands
must be there, as expect all the candidates will
attend and speak, as they all have opposition.
A WHOLE HOG DEMOCRAT.
March l9th lsi7.
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py THE SOUTHERN MAIL.


From The New Orleans Pieayune, Extra, March ~
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS.
By the annexed letter from Col. Curtis, Com
manding al Camargo, i: will be seen that cali
Tor large number OF volunteers is 10 be maze
Tor the defence OF The Rio Grande. We nave no
time for comment
HEADQUARTERS, Camargo March 2, lS47,
Sir-I send an officer 10 Headquarters, al
Washington. making requisilion on me PIesl'
dent OF The United States Tor fifty thousand six
months volunteers. All communication has fol
several days been cut off between this place anc
the army above, and see no adequate reliel TINS
side OF New Orleans. request you, therefore
10 call out len thousand men oil this character O
troops, and anticipate they will be recognized
under the call OF the President.
As fas, "a any considerable force can be ac
cumulated, lie, them be forwarded 10 Brazos san si
tiago. All troops, as far as practicable should OF
armed before leaving the United States, and TIT
officers commanding companies should lake II
charge ammunition enough 10 distribute, in cas'
OF emergency forty rounds al least.
Very respectfully your obedien. servant
SAMUEL R. CURTIS, Col. Cong.
To the Governor OF Louisiana.
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CROPS OF THE UNITED STATES

The Washington Era publishes an estimate,
taken from the letter Of the Secretary OF the Trea-
sury OF December 10, 1916, OF the quantity Of Sc
veral staples raised in The United States with the
value Of eacn production, according TO the prices
they bore in the New York market, on The Isl
December last
Cotton, 100, 100000 pounds, worth S73,l5O,0OO
Oats l19,52S,s00 bushels, worth G9561,4l0
Rice, 97,74l, 500 pounds worth 3,766,4-3
Barley, $4,000 bushels, worth 3,434,3i3
Rye, 29,s92 500 bushels, worth 23,46o, 6I2
Wheat III, POP 500 bushels, worth l2l0ll ,o9I
Indian corn, 459, 666 900 bus, worth Sl4s7l 800
But this is only an approximation and surely
falls below the actual quantity. Would the
Wing "home-market" consume these immense
products The farming interest must look 10
the markets of The world, under the beneficial
influence of free trade, 10 compensate their labor.
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Err The En1tLircr.

Messrs. Editors: Permit me to make short
reply 10 The article signed "A Republican" which
appeared in your paper Of the 18Th instant. he
seems 10 admit "the defects Of the caucus system,
bul cooy remarks, "all parties practise IL, and il
NAV be safely assumed that none can prosper
without it," l cannot concur in the political
ethics which would teach US 10 sanction what IS
vicious because it is universally practised; nor
admit The assumption, founded on sach ethics,
that "whatever the defects" OF system, none can
prosper without il, because all adopt H. II what
is wroag is made right by universal pTacllce, tnen
vice must become triumphant and error peIpelu-
al A system" whether in morals or politics,
admiued, too, 10 be greatly detective, must have
better ground 10 stand on than this.
But, adds the writer, "withoul il, away go the
harmony. independence and honesty of the party"
| admitted before that caucus for purposes OF
consultation, and oil agreement as the result OF
CONSULTATION, as was formerly praclised by the
Republican partv, would be otteDtmes useful aud
beneficial. But one OF the "deiecIs" OF aie years
introduced into The system is, that il is attempted
10 make il the instrument, not OF agreement, but OF
co,straina People and representatives must bow
10 caucns dctation. II is the introduction Of this
new rule into the system 10 which | object II
was the attempted enforcement Of this arbitrary
rule. which, as am informed interrupted the
harmony oil Inc peIlOCIdtC parry ldst w lHtcI,
and LEI, me tell the writer, that any system in
which it is incorporated, instead OF tending to Sc
cure, will inevitably destroy the harmony OF any
party that adopts ii in this country. Our people
are accustomed to compromise and asree-they
have yet TO acquire the habit Of p0ss're o0ed,enee
and non-resislancs. Adopt this lyrannical rule,
and you may thereby dissolve, you canno, cement
the party under it; you may throw of, and crush
those who will mol bow TO it, and thus destroy your
strength BY madIy cutting of your members; but
inc in This way one proselyte 10 your cause. This
is what was frequently illustrated, ii is conceiy-
the efforts since made TO weaken our party lies,
by oslracising portion of its adherenls, and
permit me TO add, gallant and trustworthy ache
rents. who concur with US in all our great car
dinal principles and measures. 1t is now forci-
Div illustrated in The almost universal apprehen-
sion that we NAV suffer defeat for the hrsttime in
the Old Dominion, with large majority in ouE
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-23
RICHMOND AID DANvlLLE RAIL ROAD.

AT meeting Of the Commissioners OF the
Richmond and Dsnvile Railroad, held al the of.
fee OF Kent, Kendall s. Atwaler, March 18Th,
ls47-Presen: James Lyons w. Il. Maciar-
land, Gustavus A. Myers John E. Wadsworth,
Joshua ]. Fry and Horace l.. Kent.
Messrs Wilcher, Tunslall, w. c. Caring
ton, Rhodes, Maury and others weic also pre-.
sent, and aided with their advice, as friends OF
The work.
James Lyons was called to The Chair and
Horace L. Kent appointed secretary.
Resolved Tha, books OF subscription TO the
capital stock OF this Company be opened in this
city on Tuesday, the 23d ins.. al The following
JEFFERSON Ward-A, the office OF Robert H.
Maii.on wara-A, The counting room OF
Hubbard, Gardner, s Carlton.
Monroe WarG--ai Inc store OF Qnarles s
Merwin.
Resolved, Tha! The following gentlemen be re-
guessed 10 &C, as committees in The city Of Rlch-
mond in their respective wards, 10 procure sub
s.rp,ions, and they are earnestly solicited TO en-
Ter a, once upon their duties:
For Jefferson Ward-Messrs. John Enders,
George NJ. Darlington, Lofiin n. Elicit, Ba-
con Tat, William Palmer and Robert II. Mau-
-! Madison Wafd-Messrs. VIM. Ii. Hub
para, James c. Crane, Gus,avus A. Myers,
Joan ]. London, Thomas w. McCance and
James Allen,
For Monroe Ward-Alessrs. John E WaJs-
worth, Joshua J. Fry, James Bosher, R. B.
Haxall, Fleming James and Thos. D. Quarles.
Resolved, That books be opened in the follow
lie commissioners for those coSn',es al such
Zines and place., a, echsroue, Ennenbnr e
ward, Farmviie, and GAINESVILLE.
Resolved, That The proceedings oil this meet.
ing be published in The newspapers OF this city
JAS. LYONS, Chairman,
Horace l.. KENT, Secretary.
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STRANGE MYSTERY.-We find the fol-
lowing in the last N. o. Commercial Times
The last date from Monterey was said 10 be the
ODD February:
captain HgsRIg.-We had an opportunity Of
conversing with This intrepid officer last evening,
He stated that he LETT Gen. Taylor on! the 23d nit,
when there was nothing unusual stirring in camp
al Aqua Nueva. There must be terrible con-
fusion OF dates somewhere. Captain Henrie, our
readers will recollect is the gentleman who per-
formed the daring feat of efeclins his escape from
The Mexicans al Incarnation, al the time Major
Gainesscommand was captured by Gen. M non.'
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| am very respectfully,
I UUT VIZ pCTF 7,
WALTER GWYNN

o. M. CRuTcHrlELD, ESQ.
Mr.. STovALL intimaled that he was satisfied
and would lake no further step in The matter.
Mr. STEVENSON declared himself not satisfied.
He desired TO say few words on this matter, and
touching The action Of the people OF Botelourl in a
late meeting; and he begged that The resolutions
might be called up Tomorrow morning 10 give
him this opportunity; aud here The matter was
dropped for the time Times.
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To he Editors Of tie Enquirer. g u
GAINESVILLE, MEcKLESBURo, MAss !, (,
Gentlemen: You will please announce r. +.
w. DUNkLEY, Esq, as Democra!'c caio -, -,
represent This county III the next Genera -
bly, OF Virginia.
P. S. Mr.. Dunkey is lsue pemo'a'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-23

eYs-y MALE ORPHAN SOCIETY The
Board OF Managers will attend meeting, this
Tuesday afternoon. al A O'Clock, al the house
OF Samuel Reeve, Esq. A full attendance is
particularly desired. b. &. MINOR, Sec'y
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-23

The six Companies of The Virginia Regiment
under Lieut.. Col. Randolph, arrived a. Camargo
on The ID March.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-23

DERFUMIGATORs-As scientific and valu-
L able invention for pertaining rooms, with
any perfume The fancy may dictate.
DUVAL & PURCELL,
March Ia LAT Main Street.
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THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.

n The rear formed no part OF Santa Anna's army,
as they would have been operating between oal-
tillo and Monterey
A citizen oil New Orleans has given TO The Bull
lelin intelligence somewhat later:
"News had reached the Brazos, that General
Taylor had made good his retreat 10 Monterey
with ihe loes vi six pieces OF artillery al Inc MN
conada. nohing is known with certainty OF me
loss on either side The numbers oil The enemy
are said 10 he overwhelming, and commandea ny
Santa Anna in per.on. No doubt is entertainer
but lha, Gen. TAYLOR can sustain himself in Mon
lerey while his SUPPLIES hold oui; hut il is said 10
be beyond DISPUTE. that all communication with
him is now cut off.
IA II the citizens Of Matamoras are caileu upon
by the Flag 10 take up arms and aia 10 inc com,
mon defence. They are addressed In terms u
rebnke for their apathy in The lace OF approach.
ing danger An The detences possible are oeins
thrown up al the several towns, al Inc houlh u
the river, and on the Brazos. .;,.h,a
"The enemy were said 10 be in considerable
force at different points about Maiamoias, anu
we're hourly expected in thai city. Inc mliisa,y
force under Col. Drake was entirely inadequate
for the defence OF that city &c
"The Flag says there are an abundance "
arms, and il the citizens do not take .neni up'
Col prake IS auVlseu " Si'e $500 -, 81
sage 10 New Orleans, in order TO gel mem gu. VI
the way The opinion is expressed, .na'' oeiv ud
this time, several towns on The kio Gfanue, anu
perhaps Matamoras itself, are IN The hanas Oh 'ne
enemy
We have not changed The opinion expressed
Yesterday. We have no doubt that some engage
ment has taken place between Gen. Taylor and
Santa Anna; bu, as 10 the result we are COM
pe,ely in The dark. Though feeling an intense
anxiety ON the subject, we cannot surrender The
conviction, that Taylor has made good his de-
fence; and, if he has relreaied al all has secured
himself in Monterey. There is some reason,
however, 10 fear that the Mexcans may give
trouble 10 our troops on The Rio Grande.
Col. Hamlramck and Adjulant August, OF The
Virginia Regiment, left New Orleans yesterday
week for Mexico. The Tropic says:
"Mr August left a lucrative profession, home
and friends, for the hardship of the Camp and The
danger OF the field, and we know such patriotism
will be duly honored in the land. Accom-
panins these gentlemen are Mr. John Henry
Harrison and Mortimer d. Whiting, who go
ON 10 bring home The body Of young Bots, who
died recently in Mexico"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-23

nIURPHY's IMPROVED CAMPHINE
lM BURNERS. These highly approved
Lamps for burning Chemical Oil or Camphine,
which are superior 10 any other Camphine Burn
ers offered are not liable 10 the many objections
made 10 the ordinary Lamp. They are sale and
economical, and may b. seen burning al onr store
every evening. DUVAL & PURCELL,
March % lat Main ST..
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SPRING SUPPLY.

HUBBARD, GARDNER s. CARLTON,
A RE this day receiving by The sch'nes Lowell,
n Allegro and October, and have received by
late arrivals from New York and Philadelphia,
upwards of 1000 packages Boots, Shoes, Hats,
Paper, &C., comprising one OF the best stocks OF
Goods that can be offered in any market; pur-
chased by one OF our concern for cash, and will
be sold on our usual accommodating terms.
NJ arch %
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LATE ppou pORT.AU.pRINCE

DEATH OF President RICHIE The bark Dun
lap, Capt. Thomas, has arrived al this port from
Port-a Prince BY her we have an extra OF Lee
Manifesto dated the 9th ult.
The President Of Hayu Jean Bapiiste klche,
died al Por,.au-Prince the morning oil Inc 2mn
ut. He arrived there on the morning oil The 23d
from his tour through the North. he suffered
much from illness during his journey, but altenc-
ed 10 affairs ill The last. He walked around his
room and transacted business The morning OF his
death. After signing some public documents he
swooned. Recovering from This, ne again ar..
piled himself to business, and swooning second
lime, he expired. In Two days more nc would
have completed hesecond year OF his presidency
Public tranquility remained undisiurbed I'm
mediately after his death The Secretaries OF Stale
me, in council 10 discharge executive power
agreeably to The constitution, and The permanent
committee OF The Senate transferred It's meetings
10 lhe National Palace.
Couriers were sent otfto all parts Of The islands;
the troops and naval forces had received their or
ders from The new administration OF affairs; and
the permanent committee OF the Senate had sum-
moned the absent members OF The Senate 10 meet
10 fill the vacancy in The executive office An ad-
dress is published TO the people signed by the Sec
retaries of State
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-23

TWENTY-FIVE miles This side Of Sal.illc al which
pass a boiy OF 5000 Mexicans were slanoned.-
The movements OF Gen. Taylor This side oil
Aqua Nueva are Mexican accounts as also Inc
runner o. Capt, McCulinck and company beng
taken prisoners, and the capture oil shr trans oil
100 wagons The latter is believed TO be true al
this place. Col Morgan lett Cefavo, destroy
ing the supplies which be con'o no. axe win
him. and il is said that he and his detachment
were ,asen prisoners nea: Monterey.
Everything is conjecture in relation 10 Wha'
has happened 10 General Taylor and our lIt'e
army, in consequence OF all communications De-
tween Camargo and Monterey being cut off. !;
is evident that in consequence OF SO much Of
Gen. Taylor's force being Withdrawn from HIN
for other operations, he is in an extremely Cit
ical situation.
Notifications were thrown around The public
stores al the mouth Of the river on The I'd, and
The same was done here on Inc Sd, 10 consequence
OF rumors that large force OF Mexican cavalry
had crossed the river this side OF Maamoras.
This place is under martial law. Capt u
| Porter. OF The Isl Artillery, has command OF The
post. and Capt, Churchill has charge oil The AT
! iillery. The Quar.ermasler's men, numbering
about 500, are armed and are held in readiness
Las, night an attack was expected, from Inlor
nation received in the evening, but nothing aP
peared.
On the evening that The fortihcalion was hnish
| ed our flag was run up, salute hred, anu iht
place named Fort Harney.
J Col. Harvey Lett yesterday with the balance
| his command for Lobos Yours, &c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-23

MIR. DoRMAN stated in The House Of Delegates
on Friday that il would BE- remembered that he
reso! u,ions offered Yesterday br the gentleman
from Halifax (Mr. STovaLLl relative TO the in.
crease OF The salary OF the President Of the James
River and Kanawha Company, had been laid on
the table al his notion which he made with the
view Of making an inquiry into the facts as 10 the
reason and nature of that increase He had the
pleasure Of stating that he held in his hand CON-
munlcation from The President 10 Maj. CRUTcH-
FIELD, one OF the gentlemen who represented The
Commonwealth in the meetings Of The Company;
and in this communication, the President, 10 re-
move all difficulty signifed that he declined to
accept the office OF Chief Engineer, Tor which the
additional salary had been given him. In view
Of this determination ui The President, he sup
posed the member from Halifax would be salts.
fed, and either withdraw his resolutions or suffer
them TO remain ON the table. MIR. ID. sent the
communication 10 the Chair, and il was read as
follows.
RICHMOND, March l0 lS47.
DEAR SIR II have reflected matuTely upon the
subject OF our conversation OF This morning. and
the result is, that in order 10 allay the dspleasure
which has manifested itself among The members
of the Legislature in consequence OF The stock
holders having added 10 my duties and salary,
| decline 10 lake upon myself such additional
duties, and TO receive such additional salary tend
efeu me IN consideration theieol leaving W ult
stockholders, nevertheless, the regulation Of the
salary 10 be attached 10 he office Of President.
Al tie same time II due to myself TO stipu-
late that the professional responsibility OF the
work shall not rest entirely npon the engineer, who
may be placed at he head Of il and that shall
not be considered as under any obligation what
ever 10 retain the office Of President shall come
TO the determination 10 resign the same at any
time, early or late, during The present year.
II will readily occur 10 you that it will be ne
cessary 10 call meeting OF the stockholders as
early as practicable, inasmuch as after all that
has passed on The subject OF The Engineer to be
placed a, The head OF The work, is obviously pro-
per that the selection Of that officer should be
made by the Stockholders, instead OF The Board of
Directors, and because until Chief Engineer
shall be appointed, il viii be impossible TO orga-
nize a corps of Engineers for the commencement
oil the work.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-23

DALM LEAF HATS.-We are receiving,
i and will openihis morning, 1900 dozen mems
and boys Palm Leaf Hats, OF every quality
which will be sold al 4 small advance from the
HUBBARD, GARDNER & CARLTON.
March %
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Fort Harvey (Brazo.) March s. ls47.

FORT HARNLY (BraZos,) 1HaTc1 B, I547.
Editors of the Piecyune-In The absence OF
ANYTHING like authentic Information from above,
we have many rumors, and some Of them are
exceedingly unpleasant. Nothing has been
heard from Gen. Taylor since The 22i except from
Mexicans, and lille reliance can be placed upon
their slatemenls. On the 22d Gen. Taylor was
attacked By The Mexican army In force of about
$4,000, a, Aqua Nueva, twenty miles beyond
salillo. Gen. Taylor fell back To salIlo, and
there another engagement took place, with severe
loss 10 The Mexican army. Gen. Taylor ordered
everything 10 be destroyed which could no, be
,aken along, and fell back 10 the Rinconada,
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1847-06-25

IMPORTANT DECISION A letter from heo'
luk. Lee county, Iowa, dated on The e'h ins'.'
states, On undou5led authority, that Judge
y Illams had that morning decided, alter a
weeks argument aud patient examination OF
the case. Ia favor OF The decree tile 10 a sui
between The New York Company and Wrght
thus establishing, the letter says, Tie n''e'
by Judge who was elected by the settlers
proessedy on tie ground Of his opposition to-
the decree.
The Judge in the conclusion OF the case,
said that he confessed that his opinions on
This question had all been against the Decree
bu, after a thorough examination OF the law
and Tie facts, he had no doubt Of the validity
Of HE decree, and that il must be sustained.
Lee county is the seat OF he ce.eofa'ed
Half Breed tract Of land, and mis- decision IN
wolves the homes,eids Of hundreds OF settlers
in the county. Without meaning to say any
,hlag Of the merits of a question with which
We are very imperfectly acquainted, decIs~
lon such as that now announced must excite
good deal Of feeling. Snli, it is better thai
The tile 10 SO much valuable land should be
quivted, than that i, should be the subject Of
gerpctu4l ,iga,on.- Nc. Repub.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1847-06-25

ExTRAoRDIaARY INcna.a Wa ind !.
stated IN the I" Herald of Religious Liber-
"" that the Duke of Northumberland
daily interest money" is $4,000, or
nearly $5,0O00O0 year.
We have occasionally read accounts OF
the enormous rental and general income of
some Of the heads Of the European royal,
princely and noble houses, which has, IN
single instances, reached million and
half of dollars but were not before aware
that any one Of them drew so large rev.
! enue from stocks and money loaned. The
principal sum. capable of yielding an a.
mount like this at ordinary European rates
Of interest, must exceed one hundred and
| fifty millions Of dollars. And as the in
comes of The BriJshh mobiles are drawn
| chiefly from rents OF landed property, the
Duke of Northumberland mus. probably
have a. least as much more in real estate,
or three hundred millions of dollars.
This sum equals the valuation Of the
whole property of Wealthy Massachusetts ;
and lis magnitude creates suspicion thar
the editor has been deceived.