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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-27
THE FRAUDULENT TAYLOR AND BUT.
LER TICKET


We must confess our surprise at the course
of the Lynchburg Virgnan on this subject
Neither its knowledge nor its ethics are TO BE-
admired. We denounced as 'sgross fraud
the attempt made 10 palm off upon those who
preferred Butter 20 Fillmore, an Ele ctora
ticket headed, For Taylor and Butler but with
the IL WING Electors as the tail Now we as.
serted, and the Richmond Times fully bore us
! out, that these seventeen Wing Electors were
pteds ed 10 vote for Taylor and Fillmore, and
that the attempt to foist the Wing Fillmore
ticket upon the anti.Fillmore men was a gross
deception and fraud, by whomever originated
or kept in motion. The vrginiau utterly mis-.
states the facts about the Smith ticket in 1886.
II says:
"a few years since when you ran ticket
with Martin Van Buren, and WILLIAM SMITH
a' your candidates, against the regular nominee
l"r Tie wee Presidency, Colonel K NJ johnson
were VOC guilty of brazen and INFAMOUS
FRAUiH NOTORIOUS and lGSoMINIous pURposE'
We Wot not, II the matter depends upon YOUR
testimony.
"ln tie contest OF 1896 many Democrats IRE.
TERED Smith 10 Johnstor, ard voled accurdinaly
t'ough The majority went Tor the larer and he
vas elected So a,c now, manv Wings NAV
prefer Butler 10 Fillmore, and who dares 10 ones-
t'on Their right to expos. sucn preference We
know may both Wing and Democrats, who
?'err Butler 10 Fillmore, nd they are deter
mine1 10 cast their 20 3 accordingly"
We have here an admission tina, many Wings
prefer Butler TO Fiimn.c. Strange lha, these
wings should be 81 far behind the fashion OF
The metropolis, as TO prefer The practical Aboli.
uonisr Butler, 10 that Sound conservative.
Fillmore! But passing over this pregnant admis-
>ion we have IL deny the Vifginian's statement
OF iacts. In 1886, The IA ne Of Vim. .Sm,M was
on The Democratic iicke, and the Electors were
pledged to vote Tor him, and they did give him
the vote Of Virginia. In The same way. the
w nis Electors are now pledged 10 vote for Fill
more, and no heading OF backing Of the licke,
can prevent them from voting for Fillmore. We
therefore repeat, that n, man can vote for Tay. |
or without voting for Fillmore, and that a N such
attempts 10 cajole The voters 10 the suppor, of
Taylor and Fillmore, under the guise OF voting
or Butter, are fraudulent and discredilable. The /
'nly means of voting tor Butler, and avoiding |
he odIum Of voing for Fillmore, is 10 take he
honest, openly svowed Democratic Cass and
suffer ticket; which will sweep The State. in
pie Q! the boastinss aud ricks OF our opponents.
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Gen. Taylor oa his own Hook.

letter from tie old hero, to the Editors of lie Richmond Republican which appears in the Nation al lnielligencer contains very considerable sqHn- ling at the de'erminaion To become lndependen nt candidate We have published many last letters Of the General that we can only give r,em for Inc following extract lrom the letter above referred to- He says;
 "I do mol design 10 riiLdra,r my noms if Mr Ciay bste nomiaes Of he IIAig National Contention; and. in ihs connection. beg permission to remark thai the statements which have been SO positively made In some oi.the northern prints, to the fleet ''tha' should Mir. Clay be the nominee of the Whg National Convention" had stated that would not suffer my name fo be used,'' are not correct, and have no foundation in auy oIal or written re- mark Of mine has not beea my 'nicaftoH 0t any 'nomeHt, to change my poNiion, or fo riihd,aw my name from tbs cGardss, Jrhoerr mdg le he a6miase of ihe Aaiiohot Conrehii0r, either ot the Irhig dem0cratlc party.
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The DiNarpnrP.

In every part of our widely extended territory, democrats have rece we'd the news of the overthrow ot the monarchy ia France and Europe IS If actu- ated by common impulse, with shouts oi oy bon hres. i,lumlnalious, torch-iight proeessions, Sc and their papers have been filled W in Inc Thrilling accounts and with editorials rejoicing that brave peoPlc had thrown oil the yoke and forced their rights from tyran's by fear or by force.
 In but few places the whigs bave taken pat in these proceedings. Their papers affect to doubt if IIsnce be F. :of freedom. aud theE ofatoTs in Con- gTess, and elsewhere, wish b weaken the Joy in the patriots breast. by imPArtiHg their owu pretend ed misgivings 10 others.
 The party looks at the overthrow of Kings as great popular principle, wresed from the hand benefit thereby. The other party fears excitement, when great principle Is involved and oi the two evils would have that France should bear the s of tyranny and oppr ssion, rather than that they should right their wrongs by charge Of govern ment. These meh are wonderfully afraid of that "tiliainous salt petre," which many a tall fellow has destroyed" i" ''ys', by gnng aid and comfort to the enemies of their owR couAtry, they proloaE q war. They have Yery great horror ot seeing lh- people rise aganst the tyrauts who have takeG away lurN Abc:;es. yei, they are prepared to bid the Mescers wctcvthe brave sot'ltrts sui.t.lit-rr- aud Fegalars, with bloody hg,.ds aal Aospiia6le gfanes.'
 Such is the dii' renee between whigeery and de- uocrsey- between ieicraliss and republicahs--be- tween MeNicsn whigs who 20 for the ouetnv and democrats who E. for their couatry and for free ins ,he Hotld ( on tyTannic rale.-- Oii0 Stqieg-
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DEATH OF SENATOR ASHLEY.

Intelligence of ths event reached us win sppall
 ing suedenn's s' on Wednesday last. h tie yigor Of intellect, and in the enjoyment of distinguished sta- ton and every comfort which wealth could bestow we could seaeely realize the feet that he was no more, until the euloges ofhis colleages in Congress and the notice of honors paid 10 his renins, forced upon US the sad conviction Of is truth. Out deep and most sincere symPatbies arc wilh the family of the deeeased, whose claims upon lim in every in stance were paid with devoted adec;ioH Indeed Inc end and aim of his life. seemed 10 be that of con ribu'ing to the happiness, advancement and in dependence of those wbo were so espec tally entitled 10 hi' regiId. lor in all his relations toward them he exhibited social virtues, which, though not uD common, have been rarely equ lled in their prac- Cal excellcnces ia the intense love which char acterlsed their continuance. 1his wss the chief incentive 10 the untirng industry and perseverance, for which he SO remarkable, 10 the exercise of bis great talents. and 10 the sacrifice of considera tions, which, sometimes raised up for him bitter epuiity IIc struggled for fame and achieved i, he songht-Tlchcs and obtained them, but when he had stepped upon the elevation to which his hopes had pointed, icy hand, which none can evade, has beea laid upon him. and he is already numbered wiIh ''those vho hase beea, "What shadows we are and what shadows we pcYSuef'
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TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
TO TIE NENORy OF HnY. rHESTRR lSRLEY.

At meeting of the members Of the Bar and eIti zcns Of Little Rock. convened, short Bofies, ai the Circuit Court Room, in the Capitol, fer the par pose oi paying proper tribute to the memory Of iae Hon. CHESTER AsHLSY, the information of whose death had been received on the previous evening, WN F. WooDRuFF, Esq. was called to the Chair, and GORDON \, PEAy, Esq, chosen Sec retsry.
 George c, raikias, Esq. moved the appoint ment ot committee of five. 10 draft resolutions ex pressIve Of the sentiments of the meeting oa this melancholy occ ision; which was adopted, when the Chair appointed the following gentlemen, to com pose that committee. yiz George C. Watkins, Esq, Hon. ID. RIngo, Wm. B, Wait, Esq, r.S. Laurie, and l.. R. Lincoln, Esq.
 The committee retired for short time, and then returned when Mr. iFabsias, after short, but ouci ing, feeing and eloquent address, reported the following preamble and resolutions;
 WHEREAS intelligence has been received Of the death at the Ciy of " ashington, of the Hon CrEs- TER AsHLEY, of the United States Senators from Arkansas, and this meeting of the Bar and Citizens hath convened to the eni that an eKpres- sion Oi public opinion may be made H view of that melancholy event, and to render tribute of respect 10 the memory oi the deceased, required alike by his exhi;ed iaients, his private worth. and pabiIc services Therefore, the sense of this meeting:
 De d rtsofred, That regard the suiGcL death ot the Hon CHESTER ASHLEY, in thc TIgor of his intellect The FIpeuess of hls experience, m the vice oI the ? ople, in the mist of a of use iubess that promised 10 be long. and fraught with much honor to himself and Advantage to The State, as Pubhe calamity. and calculated 10 make pro- found impression of grief upon minds
 ResoiUed farikcr, That for many years member "f the Bar in ,bis Siate and ihe acknowledged head of the profession which he adosncd the memory of ibe deceased ought ever to Do respected by his pro fes.ional brethren.
 ResotrFa fuTt1ef, That we sincerely sympaihise with the i'm mediate family and friends of the teeeas ed, tn their Sbereavehient and while regard bis loss 10 themes irTepardbie, cherish in kind re- membranee ms soeIal an3 domestic virtues.
 Resoired ffri&er, That, as a mark of respect for the msiDory oi Hle deceased, the members of this meeting will wear ciape on their left atm fer the space oi 20 days.
 Reso'ref fprbef, That the Secretary of this meet ing furnish the family of the deceased with a copy ol trsse resolutions, and that the papers of the City aud State requested to pablish the same
 " hich being read, were, on motion of Judge hfaYo unanimously adop'ed.
 On motion of MT. HaI, the meeting then ad- JouFned.
 WI. l.. WOODRUFF, Chairman.
 GORDON N PEAY, Secretary. 1rb's Democrat.
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To the People of Arkansas.

Ta4 death of Col Ashley having crestsd another vacancy Tn the Uni'cd States Senate, which is to be filled by the next Legislature. now annoahce my self as candidate for it. In doing So il i, proper 10 add that have no war to wage against any set of men and have rindieiiyo feelings 10 graIily or injuries 'o average.
 The pretersfons of my competitors, whoever they may be- viii receive at ny hands the consider ation 10 which they justly entitled; and ndeed' can most sincerely declare that il wiiI at all umes atfoid me more qualification 10 over estimate than depreeiate their merits. have neither the motive nor inclination 10 disparage any claims they may have. and hence wish it dist nelly understood that, m seeking this high and honorable station, shall meet them as desire ,o be met on fair and open grounds.
 It cannot be expected that should, in ihis b,irf address, make any for nal declaration Of my political principles II is IF present intention to visit as many counties as practicable the ensuing summer, and opportunity will then be afforded of discuss ns before the people such questions the occasion may seem to demand.
 In the mean Ii le 1 cbeeFfuily submit my claims 10 their judgment, aud W iii eouten, myself with ed dnS that during twelve years resi- enec ID Arkansas, have faithfully Iaborcd to sustain the measures of the democratic party. and consequently my opinions upon political questions have been openly proclaim cd in various modes and are doubess very general ly known, in the State. And 1 must add, that all though l an a democrat from choice, feeling and conviction, and could never be otherwise, yet as those who are acquainted with me can bear witness, h. Il :. ment in others, and awarded to political opponents that sincerity which can justly claim for myself
 5. II. HAMPSTEAD.
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From tIe Lousuiie Drmocrat. MAJOR BURLiND ON CiSSfrS N. CLiY.
WAsRiNGroN.A Anril

WAsHINGTov, April 27, lS4S.
 GeHtledeR-In your paper of the 12d inst just put ln my hand by my friend Major Games. 1 am referred 10 authority ia very caustc cas,igaion yaa have inflicted upon Cassias NJ. Clay.
 l HeitAer desired nor expected that any public use should be made of my statements in conveTsa- ton while in Louisville and although cannot take offence at such ali Unauthorized use of my name, for spoke freely on several occasions and not un- der the seal of confidence, vet would have been better sltiShed fl yoar informant bad remembered and reported what dta say Witb more accuracy. 1 did say that Cassius Nj. Clay passionately begged his lie st the hands of the Mexican officer (Col. Zinboni8a,) on the score of his near relationship to Henry Clay and the other considerations men toned by yon. l also said that lhs di mol occur under my own immediate observation bat was stat ei bY me upon the authority of Capt. (. C. Dauley and Lteut. Geo. +. Davidson, who were eve and ear witnesses, and in whose truthfuluess and honor repase perfect and unhesitati0g confidence. IL will be readily understood how these gentlemen wit nesse more than did or the occasion referred to, Iron the urtht siateme made in thls coanec lion. that, Just pior to Captain Henr,e's escape, Major Gaines and myself Were sent in advance ot our comrades 10 the ditance of some three four hun died yaras and were in that position when Cassius, U save his H.e,peous!y ily9ked the name Of Henry Clay.
 Not with the wish or intention of taking sides in this division of the house ot Clay, but merely, in the words of Gen. Scott, 10 ''yndeate the truth of history" l write to correct this smal! mistake n regard 10 very small matter.
 One other correction if you please You say have been elected 10 the |. $ Senate by the Legis. iature. This is a rnistake-I hold my seat by Ex. ecutiVe appointment.
 Very respectfully, your obedient serv't.
 SOLON BORLAND.
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Death of inc Hon. J. 0. HightOwer.

A post bill by the Fri'iay's mail from Washing ton' Hempstead county, conveys inc information from the P-'t Mister that this gentleman "was shot dead by Wm. Garland on the morning of the 10th inst, at Louisville Layfayet'o county" No further particulars have reached in relation to this un- happy affair, but 1t is supposed 10 have originated in the tria ot suit al law, which has been prose eu'ed with much bitterness by the parties, and in which MT. llishtower was employed as coun.el.- Many of our readers win remember Mi. H. as a member Oi the Legislature in 1914, from Iayfayet,e county and afterwards special Judge for the 9th Judicial Circuit in thi, State
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Hon. Robert J. Walker.

The following is extracted from the New York Courier and Esquirer, one of the Inost embittered Federal papers ih inc coan,ry. It Is eoaiained ia one oi tue letters of the Washington eofrespoadent of that paper Cai. f be tbat Mir. W 4ker las been guilty of any gross ac, of official impropTiety? We to not beeve that he has, and vet il IS strange that such aet ot ,astice should be done by Jalaes " Webb:
 ninis'ration through very tigh, places, and it must be coHee,ed that be has done k is a manner which not oaiy greatly benefited the Gossrnmeni, but bore gently as possible on tie noaeyed ia teress of the country. Though an ultra-D Democfat ,o the back bone. he Ia. neveE even had the ap- PeaTanee of afrsyiag class o society agansi the other; nor did be attempt 10 baild up al the ex pense o. tha o1her. He has been statesman throughout, aad the sa,iag If the present adminis- tration in than oAe speet.-Itits5'ss Ner- lsyE.
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Democratic Convention in Union comfy.

In the EldoradO Uaion we find the procee lincs of a county convention held a, that place on the lst inst tor tho purpose of nominating candidates for the next Legislature
 Col Milton Keesee was selected fror, the eastern end of the county, Col. W. II Hines fiom the cen Ire and C. L. McRae Esq, from the western part.
 Col Hines. tho clever editor of the Edorado Uni on, in an address 10 the democrats of his county gracefully declines the nomination, believing that che can render more efficient service io the narty in his present position than he could u ,hc halls of legislation
 There Is such thing after all as modest editor ih Arkansas.
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The New York saB says, Una, ieiegrsPe" y.s v,e batch frors Boston. says the trial ol D. coi'-s. al Augusta Me. for the murder oi young h h'l'' st resulted iu his cons icisoB at n o'clock On 'h' fast. aud al iz o'clock, he Was eorpss' say" committed suicide The history oi ihIs hia. " ,. "s- rioas, sndin some paTtica:=.s--high!y FePiehf The murder of Mathews was ceij bseoafd as -.l murder on record and the proof both e'FcSfs A' tiaI and direct, of the most conclusive chAi"a 's4 portion Of the ladies of Augusta attended me throughout it's progress, and siInpa'hi'sa .,., with the frlend h Inc shale oi q sefy a4"I,y ,'- man sendiEg hila boqaets of lo"eis as .''''-@ Lia,s ei lega1G
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Early Gucnnhrrs.

The ioioains has beea found by the writer sA easy ant sarces7fi Way 10 raIse theln. Place small pieces Of eead tIri as large ones hand just be- low 'Ie soti in ho bed, and plant the cueuntber seed upon them; when he steiDs are two CT three inches long the pieces of turf must De removed,
 plants ana all is rich garden soil and they will ad- vance Fapdiy m growth, and produce fruit t,ro or three weeks earlier than ttoss planted on Spen gtound Suitable laTi is easily obtained where inc grass has been nyerted the previous simmer or autumn The young plants should be .et out as soon as they Mlll probably e5csne the fIost
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Annnintmrnt nf Nrnainr.

His Excelle"cy. Gov. Drew has appointed the Hon Wm. K. Sebastian, to fiIi the vacancy in the u :. Senate, occasioncd by the death of the Hon c. Ashley.
 Judge Seba'tan is distinguished Democrat Ina s hliet some of the highest offices in the State, and was at the last session of the legislature Pre- of the Senate. He is polished gentleman. his talents are of the highest order, and we regard him as one ot the most eloquent speakers of ouI party
The Arkansas banner., 1848-05-16

We publish to-day the mess ge oi the President of YGcatan for assistance in defending herself from the Indians, who are waging war of exteImination against her citzens In this message as in all other communications. which Mir. Polk has thought fiji to lay before Congress. he has made concise and lucid exposition of his views upon the subject, and recommend, 10 the consideration of the Senate, course of action is highly creditabe to his discrimi- nation of right with regard to our national policy and makes him worthy of place in that bright galaxy of wise and patriotic men, who, long ago so clearly exPounded and acted upon the unchs ngns principles of Democracy.
 Our relations with YHcatan Ire of peculiar na. ture, believe that if was in lst3 that follow ing the example of Texas, she asserted her indepen. dence, which has not yet been fully recogniz cd except that she has been treated as neutral in the War between this country and Mexico In the meantime, with but small population of whites she has been plunged into difficulties with the h. dians within and around her borders. Until now, as we learn from the representations of her commis. sioner, JustO Sierra, the situation of the white po- pulation is truly lamentabe-they have been forced to abandon their houses and seek protection from any power that is willing and able to afford it. But the policy oi our country will not suffer any Euro Pean power to obtain foot hold upon this cont. nent, and in ,he present difficulties we are bound ,o extent to the Yucatccoes even as citizens of Mexi- co whatever aid t is in power to furn ish them
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eould be permitted by ths Uatsd States and at the tiEae to rescue the white race ho xtermina- ;ioa or expulsion from their county
 JAMES K. POLK. WASHINGTON, April 9, Isis.
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We regret that we are unable in consequence of it's length, to publish this week the eloquent eulogy pronounced in inc Senate by Major BOrland, upon the death of the late Senator Ashley.
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We are authohsed4o announce GoROoS N. PEAT, as candidate for the office of CLERK, for Pulaski county, at the coming August election.
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MAitcwash for Eenres

One ounce of white sitrOl, (salphate of zinc and three ounces of comGlon salt. added 10 every three or four pouads of good fresh lime, viii, i Is said, retdef the whiewash very duIaoie wheg ex- posed to the weather.
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A long hut interesting letter frotn old friend Major r. T. Critchiell. vii be found on inc frs, page of to-days paper. l, isl minute history Of matters ami things in Mexico in the Judges own style.
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To our Correspondents.

The communication of "Harmony.' has been re- ceived. and with all due respect for The opinions oi the writer. We believe that the promnIgatcn of his peculiar views. would have good effect upon the party al present. He will find that new issues will be made up, and that our paper of to-day, already presents one which We may presume, he did not anticipate, while the Hert mait from he rest, may still more materially change his notion of things s- We are willing, and have aided to place Sevier and Borland before the people, but il is not our province nor that of I''Harmony" to muzzle others by such suggestions he makes in relation to those gentlemen, Of forcstal public opinion in regard 10 others The closing sentence oG his article in these words is sufficient in connection with the above to delay its publication for the present. He says, upon the position taken by others in relation to it. may depend very much what may be said in future by, ss well as the position of ''Hlrmony'
 Will not the above suffice for "Justua2''
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COL. E. I. HENPSTElp-l rllnInirr

In another column will bs found Col Hrmpsea,.. i. add'ess To the people of Arkansa-, in which he an- hoHnces himself Candidate for election 10 the sehaie, for the unexpred portion of the term for which Senator Ashley was etected
 We have never been for restriciinp the nunhar ot candidates for this high s'aton as we have be. Tore had occasion 10 say, hut as the system of each a'pirantdeeiafing himself, has been adopted. We be- heVe That Eo evil can tesa, rom the presentation oi many names for the consideration on of he u.opIe but on the contrary. positive good, w., therefore recognIze Col II candidate with pleasure B,,, while We do this, and acknowledge hi, import,n, 'erVises 'e ise party as democrat, and his abltv to ii this station with honor to the State and to himself we nus, decline making the Banner Inc ID 'ciam ofear preferences bs,we0n good democrats
 To the people and their representatives, belong the right oi choice, and by that We will abide
 The New York Atlas contains a portrait of Col Sevier, admirably executed, and a most excellen, and aam'stakeable likeness. Appended to 1t is biography oi the Min ger 10 Mexico, which, al- iooagh containing some absurd mistakes, We will, give next week "with all its ilnpefsclions on is heai"
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YUCiTAN.

We lay before readers q very interesting mes sage, which Was yesterday transmitted 10 both hoases oi Congress by the President. IL called od some remarks n both houses, but in neither was il fully discussed. We have no space left rs ihIs morning for the documents which accompanied thc message, for any comments Inc facts they dis close or the measures they recommend. But we have no doubt that the country wIl stand by the w.se, and humane, and moderate policy. which the Pres deat recommends Union.
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Reported Arrival of Louis Philippe

New ork, April ". IL is reported that Louis Philippe, Ex-king of France. | s arrived in the America.