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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-11
WASHINGTON COUNTY.


A Democratic meeting was held on Monday
last at the CouIt House, ays the Abingdon Jack
sonian for he purpose CT appointing delegates
10 the Convention which assemblies in Richmond
on The % h Of February. Notwithstanding the
great "No. Parry" Wing Taylor meeting had Just
passed "of lbc carpei' wien the aanodncc;nen;
was made that Democratic meeting was ,hrn
/, b, heid the Court House vas filled 10 over
flowing in a Few MINUTES, by tn sieadlasi De-
m0c!acy OF Washington county, who, II lseolue-
II visionary To suppose, viii ever be so ioTselfnl
Of ,heiI own and their connTy's deares' Interests.
IS 10 tc caught in the no Party" dead faN, which
was sci III has c.ocs o. Monday last, By The
Lawyers, Ex-GnyerUcrs, &c, whose voices
chi.ned SO ha uoniua>lv inge her in 1874, whilst
endesvorins to sag Eeniy Clay into The Presi.
dental Chair, but wao have determined 10 al
tempt the election OF Gen. TAYLOR, by humbuee
and devices quite as shallow and spurious as
were those which were resored 10 al hs; day and
lime. The Democracy otSouihwcsiefn Virginia
are evidently on The alert, and will give good
account Vi ihei. stewardship next November -
The following axe TIE proceedings ot he meeting
referred 10:
meeting OF he Democracy OF "asaine:on
county, al The Cour, Uouss, on MONDAY, be "a h
Law II January, ISIS
Ga thu uioliou Vi G0l. Samuel E Gooison, DR..
Daniel Trise was called 10 the Chair, and Jacob
Lynch appointed Secre ary.
Col. Goodson then, in few appropriate re-
marks, announce, the object OF the meeting, and
offered the following preamble and resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted, 10 wit:
Whereas the Democratic members OF the Le-
sisia,urc OF Virginia have fl ed Upon The 2s:h
oi February ipr tie m.eI.rg q; & Convention az
'hc Dem 1c:atic fliy, lot the purpose al iorin'ne
40 eiecIo!si ncKei Ter his S's.e--snt whcr,es
,his meeting ia''y approves OF TIE OBJECT Of said
Co3veniion therefore
Resolved, That Twelve delegates be appointed
BY The Chairman to rep:esen! This county in said
Convention.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-11
POETRY.
TaE POETS OF RELIGl

TIE POETS OF RELIGlCN.-We have
before us (says The II. York Evshids H"s J 20
EN- entitled "The Poe,s oi Religion, aeh'es :. ~
before the House Of Con+epi0n oi Itiniy S"'.
leee in Christ Cnnrch, Hartford, on tnt T." VI
August last, by The Rev. George ouieess, y,
Hartford. The critical and daac.ie I a!n VI
the subject hardly allows the h,Snest u'sn.s v.
poetry but il is gracefully tfea'ea, WIN W
of considerable iefyor, in soourous sianzds. we
conv tsw lines from the part which relates 10
the Hebrew poets
In ancient lands where springs The day 10 o't'n'
saw chosen shepherd as he sang
TIN the beginning how the heavens dn" ea''h
Rose cut Of chaos" then with lmorefs ciane
m The seashnre the song OF freedom rang;
Then f,nghl the Stars from heaven with Baraks
Then. pierced by wounded friendships siernes,
pans,
The patent patriarch, seated in the dust,
Sang 10 the Arab winds, his sad victorious trust.
A rudy boy sang carols by his acck;
Their Stripping champion sang maiden "a'h )
A hunted exile rod The teser, rock;
A generous mourner wept he kinslv siam;
A warrior bard had triumph on his strain;
A harper bowed where that dread ark aoodei
A cruwnless father fed across Inc plain
So passed prince along mis- vondfous ioan,
And ever where b. passed, psalms sweet echoe'
a,wed.
A sons calm forehead wore his sacred crown !
A sons rich hand hi, sacred harp Strings 'leo J
He sang in peaceful days OF wise renown,
The heavenly brldegrooms and the mystic
bride; ,;..
But rom his own bright shrine he irod aside,
And idol sorceries stole bis eraycr years;
Then. rushed the solemn lay that walled MS
pride,
And lol, how vain The joys, or cares, or tears
That fill The golden cup where guilt shall leave
hut Tears.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-11
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8.
SENATE.

Mr.. Cameron, from the committee on pruning,
reported against the printing OF The memorials OF
the society of Friends of New York, Vermont,
&C., which was concurred IN.
The Joint resolutions expressing The tnanRs OF
Congress 10 Major General Scoil, Major General
TAYLOR, &C., were received from the House, and
referred to the committee on military Affairs
Mr.. johnson, OF La, on leave, INTRODUCED
bill 10 authorize the REIMBURSEMENT OF Inc 10 q
section in certain cases and substitution OF o'her
land, in lieu thereof, which was referred 10 'Ie
committee on private land cainis.
The resolution snbmiIied BY Hlr. BALDWIN yes
terday, was taken up, and, alter an amenomen'b
was agreed to, including Other correspondence.
Mr.. Bagby submitted resolution 10 inql'rs,
into The exp-diency Of establishing National
Foundry al Tuscaloosa, ala.
A bill ter the reliei OF WIN. Marvin Was or
dered 10 be eDgrossed.
A bill for The relief Of Susan E. Gordon was
considered and pos pnned.
The Senate resumed The consideration OF the
Army Bill.
Mf. Miller addressed The Senate for The purpose
of showing that The forces now asses Tor by the
bill were not necessary for The relief OF our army
in Mexico, or for the attainment oil any oil Inc
objects specified by the President al the ccm'
mencemenr. All the object: which had been orr
einay presented had been attained; and to seDd
Gu, new troops would be 10 commence new wal
with new ohjecs in view.
Mr.. NJ declared that peace WAS now 10 CUT
power. Blu, if We pass This bill We shall nn'eof'
ise war OF cobquesi, which would ena IN 1ne
snnihilation Of all Mexico
MIR, Nile. obtained the door.
Mr.. Cass indicated an intention to move To-
morrow thai the Sena!e take evening" sessions
ur,l This debate should close. the Senate 40
Journed. .rtvrs
Bills we're reported from commi'tees:-Io es'
,abli.h the collection district OF Wareham' MAS
sachnseiie for the Improvement OF certain har'
bors in Wisconsin; au,horispg additional lnspec'
IN toe Orleans house r sIPcn anas
and canning pre en- piion rights in certain cases;
10 amen The az, providing tor The TRANSPORTATION
Of ID. mail between the Unnet S'a'as and iote:sr
countries: TO amend the char'e! OF The bsnevolen
Association Of Clerks in the city CT Washing
ION; for the relief CT the grand children Of ID.
Baron Do Kalb; and sundry private bills for the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-11
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN PATRICK.

Al meeting of The Democrats OF The county
Of Patrick, held Tor The purpose OF appointing de-
legales 10 attend The proposed Democfanc Conven.
ton in the city Of Rcnmond on The d day Of
February next, Martin Cloud, ESQ was Gale; to
the Chair, and Purres Ayres appoInte Secretary.
The purpose If ibe meeting was briefly stated BY
VIM. A. Burweil, Esq. after which, lbe ioo~
ing resolutions were nfered by Mr.. BuGwell and
unanimously adcpled-
Isl. Resolved, That whereas this meeing ap.
prove OF he Democratic Convention proposed 10
lie held in the city ct Richmond on the 2S;h tay
# Fehruty BeIf,
Resolved, Tha! the following persons be ap.
pointed delegates to he said Convention, ard re.
oues,ed To attend the same: Ewell Smith, James
ID. Cloud, Archibald Stewart, E.q, George
Smith Larkin G.. Rucker, J. B. Brown, A. H.
Garter, John TaIum, Esq, M. r. Smith.
Nicholas Brown, Capt. F. q Smith, II. TugeIe
Major CLARK Penn Capt. Martin Spencer, JACK.
son Allen, Isaac Adams. John w Gates Major
John Akers, Jonathan Hubbard. Col. William
Avres. Capt. Thomas Penn, George w. Booker,
ESQ James JOYCE, Robert Haifston, John P.
Carter, VIM. A. BufweIl, Esq Thomas Han
cock, Thomas n. Markham. and Green Ayres.
On mo'ion OF A StewaU, Esq,
Resolved, That John Rutherford, Robert G
Scot. and VIM f. Richie be appointet a!,ernar,'
to represent The Democracy OF Patrick lin II.
said Convention.
On motion OF Mr. B the Chairman and Sec
rotary we're added 10 he above list o Delesaie'
and the meeting adjourned.
MARTIN CLOUD, Chairman.
PrRpss NyREs Secretary
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-11
J.ccR LYNCH, Secretary.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN LEXING-
TON

| A; meeting Of 4 portion of The Democracy OF
Eockbridge, held al Jn!tan's Holcl, in the town
! of Lexington, on lie 3lst day Of January, le4s.
prrsuan, &c Go'ica. Rtubrn G!issby was called
| 10 he Chair, and James Il. Paxton was appoint
e. Secretary.
The object o! Inc meeting was explained o.
Col. William II. Carutners, and on MS motion a
committee was appointed, consisting VI W On. H.
| CaTu,hers, James G. Pax'on, Ma'the" WINE,
George W. Hill, and VIM Luck, Esqfs, who
having retired for shor time, reported me ioi-
lowing Preamble and Resolutions, "o'ch "ele
unanimously atoftt:
Whereas The lime honored usage OF The De-
mocracy. in the action OF It's primary assemblies,
s DESIGNED TO call forth he Unbiased opinion ol
the people in regard 10 the administrator OF Inc
political concerns of the counlIy-aDd whereas
the time has arrived 10 deliberate upon Inc selec-
lion Of suitable individuals as successors 10 the
present able and efficient administrators OF the
| FEDERAL Government, in lie exalted oHlcefs OF
President and Vice President o! The United
Siaes
Be il therefore Resolved, That we approve the
action OF our Democratic brethren oi the Legs
alure in Inc call OF Sale Convention, 10 meet IN
the city OF Richmond, ON The 2S,h day Of teorn.
ary next, TOR the purpose oil framing an ELECTORAL
Ticket.
Lelcher, Reuben Griesby, Capt WIN: Shields,
James G. Paxton, Matthew White, James A
F. Randolph, David EdmontsOn. William
Stevens, Adj ION Gilmore, A. M: Lnsk, VIM
| Davidson Col John JIrdon, DR.. d. 5. Morgan,
Joseph Y. TreveY Col. VIM Paxton, be appoint,
&c delegates to the sand State Convention, and
| D 8. Layne OF Allegheny John Thompson OF
! Boleiourt. Gtorge PauEil III Orange, John Nc
Cauiy OF Roanoke, VIM F. Richie and b. Nj.
| Dewitt, Esqfs., be aefnaits.
Resolved, That il is expedien!to hold District
| (ConeressonaD Convention in The town oil Har-
r,sonburg. in the county OF Rockingham, on The
9th day OF May next, Tor The purpose III appoint
ing delegation 10 the National Convention, 10
be holden in the Guy Of Baltimore. on The fourth
Monday in May nrxt, and that cur oreinre oil
The several counties III this Congressional DIS
lricl be requested 10 anoin' delegates 10 Ihe same
Resolved, That John Lelcher, Joseph Bell
| Matthew Whue, VIM II. Cauthers, James b.
Paxton, Geu,sc ~. Hill, WIN Luckess, Robert
J. Ia. o,, a. NJ Bell. WIN. Lu,k, John Temple
ton. ), H.. Joha Layman Thomas PIunket, Dr.
J. S!cD Taylor, John Richey, w IN. Nj. Biyan
II A. McCormicn, Doctor D. S. Morgan, Dr.
w. G Hamilton, Samuel Ebbard, James G.
Paxton Joseph w. CadwelI, Hansiord Hyde, S.
F.. jordan, Samuel Gillocs, and Matthew Bryan,
be appointed Delegates 10 said District Conven.
lion.
Resolved, That The Editors OF The Valley Star,
Sraunlon Dem Graz, Rockingham Register, Sen
tinel OF The Valley, Richmond Examiner and
Enquirer aud Washington Union, be requested 10
publish these proceedings.
r. GRIGSBY, Chairman.
r. P.-r,N
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-11

J. w. Randolph II Co, have sent us qrie
pretty and rsyv tender Valentine Bachelors 10
love will know where TO fad them. For our.
selves We have no use !or such missiyes-oaI
occupations gone" Our only hope is in the
magic influence OF Leap-year.
As some of our unmarried readers may desire
to know something otlhe origin OF ST. Valentines
diY, We publish an extract from work Of an
Eoglisb anlhor, (Mr DonceD who gives what
The Baltimore Sun regards as the mos, rational
account:
"St Valentine was priest Of Ro"e-it was
he custom III that ancient city 10 celebrate he
Lupcicaiid which were iea-.s in honor OF juno
On his occaapn, amidst variety OF ceremonies
| he names Of young women were deposited in a
Vase from which Ihey we're drawn by the men
AS chance directed TIE Pasors of the early
Christian Church. who, b. every means endea
yored 10 eradicate the ves'igrs OF Pagan super.
s'ilicn, sUb,,iluiet IN the present instance the
names o! particular SANS lnSead of those oil the
women: anG as the iesva! OF The Lu?cIcaa ma!
! commrncei ab ~, ;5e mia!e Il February, they
chose s.. Valentine, Gay iot celebrating he
lev feast api Accordingly the outline OF the
e.s,,labe 10 suppose thai ,he above practice d
choosing ma,-s wouid gradually become recipe
cal in The 1rs. Il is also recorded that on S..
Valentines Gay each bid Of the air chooses lis
mate"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-11

The Wing, referring to the Harrison contest
ed election, inlmaes lha, the Democrats always
vote together, 10 carry out their party interests
Without stopping 10 show that, in the present in
vic;ions Of strict justice, as laid down by lhe
Wig committee Of Elections We wouid cite al
least Two instances some three years since, when
a Democratic House gave contested seals 10 I've
Wings. The King and Queen cass we we'll re.
member
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-11
AIuI W.T. % - <A'I fuo
Hon. w. l. MARCY,
Secretary of War, Washington.

rrDENOCshTS OF SOUTHAMPTON,
TO E0U2 pOST!-A meeting OF the Demo-
cratic parry is respectfully ieyi:s+ a. ,Efru.a
On 'hs Third Mondav in he pressn. mon h,
(Fe5cnary,) 10 organic for the spring tampa en-
and 70 sppoiai Delegates to he Democratic S al
Convention, which will assemble in Richmond
on the 2S,h inst.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-11

"The Enquirer contains mass OF rigmaro's ana
stuff ahont the Wing meeting IN this city. We have
only to repeat that graihed that the proceed
iDgs of that meeting to the ase Of the Demo
erats II confirms us In our original IMPRESSION mat
the Wings did THE RroHr TKIHo"
The Wing is right to practise on the rule Of
".lumb as Oysters" as ii cannot con'roverl our po
sitons in regard 10 the la!c meeting. lis silence,
however, jostifes our inference, thai the Wings
o Richmond have unanimously endorsed Mr.
Bots and Mr.. Clay's platform" viz: the with
dra of the troops the refusal OF indemnify, &c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-11
End Lieut.. 18Th U. S. Inf, Post Adjutanl

~ CHESTERFIELD COUNTY. - The
Democrats OF Ches,erhe!c are requested 20 meet
It their Court House OF the second Monday in
February, for the purpose OF sending Delegates 10
he Democratic Convention proposed 10 be heio
IN TIE city Of Richmond on the 18th day OF Fe'
bruaIy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-11

Resolved, That We approve OF Na'a"n ,,
Conveat,on asihe besi mote oi Seicc,'"5 Va ~
dac, f1r P.c:itent aid Vice PI=si'H' VI 'i'
Ja.,c1 safes. c,,,,.;,
-. ''' ss. il" Of Fs5usy, 10 vii Jean 3. Foyd,
Waiion 'i Samna z. Gootsor, Col. VIM Byals,
Isaac aO & Dunn pnan, Ncke'sYn snsad James Glib
N. Dewiu,-ana upon motion, the Chairman
was added to The delegation. o.,.
On motion Of Doct n. Snead, ii was Resolved,
That lhe proceedings OF this meeting, ee signed
b. The Chairman and Secretary, and pup''shed IN
the Jacksonian and ViIgiran OF this place, aud
in the Richnond Enc ~iIer, and Examiner.
And then the meeting ADJOURNED.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-11

yy HANOVER COUNTY 1t is dcsiras:
that The Democratic Republicans of his cogay
should meet al their next cour TO take lnioc9hs'-
derauon the proprety OF sending delegates 10 ne
State Convention, to BE- held 10 Richmond IN re-
bruary next. SEVERAL Vorgas.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-11
PuRRsS AYREs, Secretary.

II NOTICE.-The Democrats OF Buckins
ham county are requested 10 NEE, al their CoOf'
House al February Cour, tor the purpose OF spa
tanning the Administration and tor oher maveS'
among which is The appointment OF Delegates 10
the State Convention.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-11
Toths Editors of The Enquirer:

CERaALvo, MEXICO, January IT, lS45
All is quiet here. The Message OF the Presi-
dent Of the United States has been received, and
eagerly read by all Americans; and have veto
see The first man who is not delighted with its re-
Communications. Even The Wings in this coun-
Try see so plainly the errors OF their party, in
reference 10 the war, thai imagine they will dis.
solve their former political associations on their
return 10 The States.
| enclose you a copy Of an order issued by
order Of the commandment al this posi-. which
will give you Little insight into the manner in
which things arc done up in this region.
Captain Talbot, Lieuienants Scott, Pesram
and Peasants, oil the Virginia Regiment, with
about 100 men, passed here yese'daY-all in
good health. The Small Pox is raging among
81 Dragons 10 Mier. There have been several
deal his among them.
Capt. r. G. Scott also passed, about a week
since, on his way 10 the Virginia Regiment, look
ing in perfect health. Very respectfully.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-11
Especial Order, No. j

dEApQUARTERs LET 1. lOTH lNFANTHI, I
CerraYo, Mexico Dec. lTh lS47.
The Commandant at this post has observed
with profound regret and deep modification, The
runors extent TO which the use Of intoxicating
liquors has been carried within the town of Ger
talvo and it's vicinity; and, with view 10 the
good health, proper discipline and subordinanon
Of The troops o. his command as wei! as The
peace and safety OF all good citizens, hereby or
de.s and declares that from and after this day,
whosoever shall be found vending, OF holding tor
The purpose Of selling, spiriluous liquofs-it an
American, shall forfeit his liquors, and be sen',
bouad in chains, 10 the United S'aes-ifa MrIi-
can, shall like wise suffer confs"aIion Of bis Ii.
quol,, be politely whipped upon The Plaza, and
forced 10 leave The Town.
This order will be rigidy enforced, and is in
tended 10 apply 10 transient vsilers as we'll az the
residents OF The town and neishborhood
By order OF Ii. Col Il. L. Webb, Com'dg,
NJ NJ. ANDERSON,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-11
JAMES Y. MATTHEW'S, d. e,
For James Roy hicou, elk. E. e. 3. G. l.. &


,E,.VANCERY.-V AT Rules held 10 !.
I Clarke Office of Eese1 county, on Monday, 'ne
day OF January, leis: r,..
io..n.B Brown and Elizabeth. who was EliIsoe
Ynnd.y his wife - Carlton and LouIsa A his
chc OF lh- said pin and EIateih Brown t,.'
els B. brown, son OF lie same, snt oilers, fIaiaun'
against r.
Robert Munday, James munday, and Rufus ;: n'
noIds, -
Tn. nisi subpoena twi the restraining order 40.
taebment thereon endorsed) Issued IN this cause as
the defendants moi being returned executed on
PENDANT. James Mundav, and II appearing BY 'au"
tory evidence that h. said James M o%s;y rS 'y
ID ,,n,s ;;uuda, % appeGrat TIE rules M the
Uf.e The said Court, on The i's; Monday N ,S,
next, and an.yaer ,hr pa'n'G> biz; and ,na
this 80, .r forthwith used ~ sone ne~spNpe's
re-, =, ,hs CITY OF Richmond for eight weeks s'
.iyeIv. and TIA. another copy thereof Dc poseI
go ioor of the Court house Of The sad County,
Ja,.Es NJ. aATTREws. D. C. T. c.
Jan.2s-ew2H
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-11

IN CHANC RY.-VIs0iriA AT Rules held IN ~
I Clerks Office Of Essex Circuit Superior Court
Law and Chancery, on the Sd dag Of January, 1873
john A. Parker P!aiatis
against =,
Fon:ai.e Wood, s.san D. Mann, h!m.nisratrir
Elizabeth Hunt..y. deceased, Thomas Bonshan ~
Mary his wife, and Tnomas Wood, the said vary =
Thomas Wood being children of the saif fonta'O.
Wood ty his first we, "ho vas Ann liunh'evj Az
Peter $ Tihlr and John CoW'rs, Trustees IN esr'
deed Of trust from George Trinie 70 them brar.ne c
thr 23t DAY OF Srpenber isst, and recorded IN hs.
County Court Clerks Office on the Gath day of Seps-
Der, 1885, Deisnosn.
The nisi subpoena with the reairsining order eneo,
ed thereon) issued against III: defendants IN I'M,
not being returned executed on the dcfendahls,
ians Wood and Thomas Wood ,nd sptsa az. oS
tissctory evidence that the SAID Th,. H.
said The 5n,. q. I,s aos
y. .to I'll LII and answer the PLAINTIFFS BILL ans
sss, COPY Of order be forthwith pab.hsd 10 ,on
ia ~ another copy thereof DO posted at tho from
400, ofIhe Court. house ofthis county.
Copy. Tese
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-11

gyPITTSYLVANIA COUNTY-The DE-
mocFacy Of P'1syiyanil counIy are requested
assemble at PGisylvania Coon House on re
bruary Count day mex, to appoint Delegates
the State Convention To be held in Richmond G
the % b Of that month, and for other purposes.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-11
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, Feb. 3, lslS.

To The President vi The Uniled Status
Sir: In compliance with your directions 10 be
furnished with copy OF Gen. TaylGs answer
to the letter, dated January II, ls47, which was
addressed To Gen. Tayio! b. The 30: VIM. l..
Marcy Secretary oi W4T," have lie honor 10
snhn.ii herewith d coy: :! ne !eGerr, ened 20 -
The se:,er I'm iris =. t.acGi o;lite 27;h n!
Januarv, ISL Vas ld!d before Corge,s pufsuao'
.n 4 call ~ lnr last session. THE answer 20 it.,
nov suS,,.'T d, was no th"n written aus id no.
Yea n tbs Dera nai;l more i!ar moGh
aul a ts.i .ler The ,rsoUloG caiiicsior the cor
responleace with Gen. Taylor wa answered,
and Congress had adjourned.
Very respectfully, your ohsdient s.rvant,
w. l.. Marcy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-11

A committee of The Mississippi Legislature
waited upon Gen. Taylor at his residence in
Louisiana, to request him TO visit their seat CT
Government. He declined The invitation, on &C.
count of his private affairs.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-11
Tn Inc Ediior, Of hc Ea0u,rer:

Messrs. Editors-I desire u correct in error in
your We serday's ediroria concerning Inc contest.
ed election from Harrison aud Doddrtge. did
not move in committee 10 send back the election
10 the peope; bat, on the contrary, moved re-
solution TO the effect that the resul. should be as
certained by counting The legal ro'cs legally pOiied
wihou, regard 10 the Ill, gal poll taken al Milford
and sustained my resolution in The committee
by an argument The committee voted down
my proposition, and then Mr.. Mclaughlin and
myself voted against the resolution 10 send The
election back 10 The people. gave The same
vote in the House Ifthere be any merit in thai,
| have al least been consistent in my course.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-11
HUGH w. SHEFFEY

1--WE do not desire to do Mr. S. injustice, and
therefore publish his Gard with pleasure. II is
proper that We shou ID add, that member Of the
committee from whom we obtained the iniorma-
ton, was OF The impression that our statement
was correct-ENo