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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-07
RAILROAD MEETING IN AM HERST
COUNTY


On Monday, the ooh December, l647, (beiDg
court day. many of The citizens of Amhers, Co.,
being friendly 10 the construction of Railroad
from Richmond TO The Ohio river, assembled in
The Court House Of said county, and, on motion
OF Joseph K Irving, Esq, Col. William billiard
was called 10 the Chair, and Henry w. Quarles
appointed Secretary.
The meeting being organized, Capt. Richard
G. NORRIS was introduced who addressed II at
some length, and in an able manner, in support
Of The contemplated Railroad; whereupon The fol-
lowing resolutions were introduced by Joseph
X. Irving, Esq, and unanimously adopted
l. Resolved, That we are fully impressed with
the importance of the Richmond and Ohio Rail-
road, as proposed to be constructed from Rich
mond to the Ohio river, commencing at Lynch
burg; that we believe il will add much 10 the
lands of Virginia, afford good market for her
citizens unfold the treasures of her soil, and in.
crease the national importance.
2. Resolved, That We believe it is an improve
ment which should receive the earnest support Of
Tie Legislature of Vr ginia, and we will use our
best exerlions 10 procure its accomplishment.
3. Resolved, That the proceedings OF this
meeting be signed by the Chairman and Secre.
tary, and that the Lynchburg and Richmond pa.
pers be requested to publish the same.
WILLIAM DILLARD, Chairman.
HENRY w. QUARLEs, Secretary.
I'VE are happy 10 learn from one who knows
that many Of the citizens OF Amherst are deeply
impressed with the importance of this work, and
express willingness TO subscribe 10 The stock
believing il will be The mos, productive in the
State,-[ Editors LynehkaYg Republican.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-07

The Board oil Directors of The Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company have adopted resou-
lion that as soon as the surveys now in progress
can be completed, and the road finally located and
ready for contract, or any part thereof, The Board
will Immediately proceed to place the same under
contract, and TO construct TO the city of Wheel.
ing, according TO the act OF The Stale of Virginia,
passed The 9th Of March, ls47 and the compro.
mise with Wheeling; and that in anticipation
OF any aid from other sources, and unit, the same
can be obtained, the President and Directors will
apply the annual surplus OF the earnings of the
main stem Of the present road, 10 the payment of
such construction; and to the amour. which may
be so supplied, the President and Directors will
annually increase the capital stock of The Cempa.
ny, By delivering 10 The stockholders at par, new
shares OF stock in proportion to their respective
shares.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-07
II We are compelled to defer till ,o.morro

II We are compelled 10 defer till Tomorrow,
the report of yesterdays proceedings OF The Le-
gislaIure. Nothing ofimportance was done, save
The adoption OF MIR. Burde,l's joint resolution for
the reception of Virginias dstribuable portion
arising from the sales oil the public lands for the
year 1912. Mr.. Harvie's motion TO lay the mat.
Ter on the table was lost by a strict party VOTE So
10 G5-all in The affirmative Democrats, and all
inlhe negative Wings. The resolution, after an
animated debate, was adopted.
We predict that the Senate will give the coup
de grace 10 this hydra-headed monster, this pcs,i.
lent, inlerminable "Monsieur Tonson come
again" Will the people Of Virginia justify this
Wing House OF Delegates in pressing measure
which has been so often repudiaIed, and which
the movers knew, could not be passed by the Gene.
raj Assembly?
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-07

auc,ua,ed from II, 10 IS, and are now al 'he
op ming value. ,,, % o,o,ocL The
Corn market, particularly for The better ce'
scriplion OF wheat and noar, has firmly rp ma' I'd
aimed our last quotations. with sigh! upward
tendency and general improvement! OF Tone ne
No material change Can be Observed in me pI1ce
of Indian coin and meal, aud although Tue oe,
maud for Ireland has for some days been more
than ordinarily inactive, an improved inquiry
WAS met in our market yesterday al an alvarez e
OF Is per quarter. Flour was somewhat SLOW us
sale, wilhou, depression, but some qualities
were "a her blisker than usual. Inc genera,
character and prospects of the Grain marie, WIN
doubtless be materially affected by the resump,
ton OF the sliding scale OF duty on the Isl 4, O.
March, of which notice has been given oy lhe
government The duly will oscilla'e upon T TIasr
from As. TO los. per quarter, and upon, tlo s
from Is. Cd. to 6s per bbl, adjusting i!sel 10 the
rise and fall of The market. Indian Corn, now
free will be subject 10 a duty OF Is. per qua'cr'
and Meal to I'D. per bbi.
Tobacco, from Virginia leaf faded 10 manu-
faclnred, per Id. in bond, ID. 10 81.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-07
s Ns Nj. F 6. R'Tfs's' Secretaries.

The following are The resolutions OF Senator
Dickinson OF New York, which were specially
referred,to and endorsed by resolution of the
meeting on Wednesday night:
Resolved, Thatlrue policy requiresthe govern.
ment of the United States 10 strengthen its poll
lical and commercial relations upon this conf.
nen, by the annexation OF such contiguous terri
tory as may conduce 10 that end, and can be just
Iy obtained; and that, neither in such acquisition
nor in the territorial organization thereof can any
conditions be consilu,ionalIy imposed, or instiu-
lions be provided for or established, Inconsistent
with The right OF the people thereof to form free
sovereign State with the powers and privileges of
the original members Of the confederacy.
Resolved, That, in organizing territorial 60
vernment for territory belonging 10 The United
States the principles of seIf-government, upon
which our federaive system rests, will be best
promoted, the true spirit and meaning OF the
constitution be observed, and the contederacy
strengthened, by leaving all questions concerning
the domestic policy therein 10 the legislatures
chosen by The people thereof.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-07
CAPT. EDWARDS

The Norfolk Courier Of Saiurday evening pub.
fishes The following leller from an officer OF tie
Voltioeur regiment in which high complim-u,
is paid 10 tic gallanlry OF Capt. q. L. Edwards,
OF Norfolk, Va:
CITY or MEXICO Oct 30th, IS47.
Dear Sir: Knowing The interest which you
must feel in the company enlisted in Norfolk, ly
Capt Edwards, avail myself OF The oppotuni.
" afforded by the departure OF detachment Tor
Vera Cruz, to give you some account Of The
good service rendered by Capt. Edwards and his
company. As Virginian, am eratifed TO
stale, that The only company from Virginia en-.
gagged in the late battles, has done every thing 10
maintain the character OF our Stale.
You are probably aware that upon his appoint
menl 10 the army, Capt L. was assigned TO Ihe
VoIliseur Regiment, and 10 The command OF The
Mountain Howilzer Battery. This was new
arm in our service, but by close application Cap.
E. soon had his battery in ve;y efficient comb.
ton. About The time the new regiments were
raised, Mountain Howi'zer Battery was sent
out under the command OF Lieutenant Talcoti,
(now Major Talcou, OF The Volugeurs.) Upon
the arrival OF the Voltgeur Regiment al Pueba,
General Scott assigned Talcott's battery (unter
the command OF Lieutenant Callender) 10 the
VoItigeur Rec imenl. Captain Edwards compa-
ny las rinemen) was present in The battles OF
Conleras, Churubusco, Molino del Rey aud
Chapullepec. A, the close OF the LATER action,
Lieutenant Reno was wounded while in com.
uaud OF the Howilzer Battery, with which he
had done brilliant service (The command had
devulved upon him al Conucras, where Lieut..
Calender was wounded.) Both officers Of The
Battery being disabled the command was again
assigned 10 Captain Edwards, who made il evi.
dent that he had studied the arm 10 some purpose.
After Chapullepec had been carried and our
troops had advanced towards The city, the enemy
made last sand al The gate OF San Cosme,
where they had battery 50 arranged as 10 sweep
all approaches. This rendered il almost impos-
sible 10 carry it by charge consequently, Cap.
tain Edwards was ordered forward with his bat.
terry, which in lew minutes he posted on The
Top OF church, within convenient range Of the
enemys position. He was so situated as 10 com.
plelely overlook their battery, and commenced
pitching spherical case.shot' among them at
such rapid rate, that The spot soon became loo
hol Tor them, and they made it convenient 10
( leave. Tile thIns was so handsomely done, as
to draw an expression OF admiration from Gen.
Worth who Witnessed it, The people OF not on.
ly Norfolk, but Virginia, have every reason TO he
satisfied with the service Of their representative
in the new Regiments.
Very truly, yours,
A VIRGlNIAN.
n. B.-Sibce writing the above Capt E. has
received orders 10 go home, 10 recruit for The re.
| gimeni-much 10 the regret OF his brother officers
10 whom he has endeared himself by his gallan.
try and genilemanly department. May every
success attend him, is the wish of those he leaves
| behind
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-07
STRONG EVIDENCE-AND ELOQUENT
SIGN

The Wing Governor of New York, in his
message on Tuesday, ayows the most patriotic
sentiments on the subject Of The war. "Upon ma
ture consideration" he reterates his ayowal in
1876, that our country was inuaded and The blood
OF our citizens shed by Mexico. He goes far
tber, and argues that, 10 render peace honora-
BILE, We should require indemnify. We shall
hereafter publish an extrae, from this Northern
Wing Governors speech, for the benefit of The
anli-war, "no indemnify" Wings OF the South.
The message makes FIVE columns in the New
York Herald Of Wednesday, and was transmit.
ted entire by Telegraph. The same paper con-
tains nearly len columns OF news received by Te-
legraph from The different cities, ran: ing from
Boston TO New Orleans, inclusive. 1t is, truly,
wonderful instance of newspaper enterprise.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-07
to The wife OF Capt. Anderson, his relatives an,
friends, We tender our deep st sympathy for thu
their premature and sad bereavement 'uH

W 'ne WIG VI CdP'. ANDERSON, MS relatives an,
friends. We tender our deep:s, sympathy for ,h;s
their premature and sad bereavement. WHY
Resolved, That Lieut.. Thomas Easley, ,boush
but recently Joined to The Regt, had evincei Ali
lily and energy in his profession TENDING N III
its OF high promise; that his amiable and een',.
manly character commanded our warmes, Is
TEEN and friendship; and that his in,reniJ %,
ian'Ty during the two engagements of his t sr
Gay, shows The spirit OF hero and patriot worm
OF emulation and OF our umost admira,;on
Aha 10 mahi'eslng our deep.felt grief at his n,0
mature emo, we tender our warmes, symparbv ~
the relatives and friends OF The deceased ~ w w
early termination oi the prospects Of one in NH
their highest hopes seemed iksly to be realized
Resolved, That, as mark Of respect 10 The d.
ceased, we will wear The usual BADGE ri mon
ing for The period of sixty days, ana if nractica
Bile, We will cause the remains of Captain A.
derson and Lieut.. Easley 10 be taken 10 the In;
ted SlaIeS, and delivered over TO the friends ,rs
relatives OF The deceased; but if not praclicas.
we Will cause suitable monuments 10 be er4c,sS
over their graves al Ibis place.
Resolved, That copy of these resolulionsL l..
semitic The relatives and friends Of the deceatss
10 the Secretary Of War and respectively 10 ~,
OF the Editors in New Orleans and Washine,Sn
Cities, with request TO publish them.
t. B. Riley, Bt. Col. % Inf. Com'ds.
T. Morris, Capt. % Inf
j. 3. Kingsbury, Capt 2i Inf.
J. r. Smith, Capt. I'd Inf.
S. Casey. Capt. ID Inf
Jas. w. Pen!ose, Capt % Inf
Fl. w Vessels, Capt. ID Inf.
Z. S. Lowell, Is, l.. ID Int, A. C. S.
Doll zier Davidson, lst Ii. ID Inf.
9. c. WeStcOtt, Isl 1t and r. @ M. ID Inl.
J. Hayden, lst Il. ID Iut
Ed. McCauley, A. A. G.
b. ?. Tilden, jr., Isl Ii. I'd Reg. Inf.
n Lyon Ist. Ii. 81 Inf
James w. Schuilman, ID l.. ID Inf.
Charles E. Jarvis, % 1t. ID Inf.
Fred Steele, Ii "a Int
D. r. Jones, Adj. ID Inf.
N. II. Davis, 81 1t. I'd Inf.
VIM. Nj. Gardner, I'd Lieut.. ID Inf.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-07
MARRIAGES.

Married, ty Rev. Mr.. Butler, on The 20th De-
cember, in Washington city, A. MuR.T Wills,
y Miss FLORENCE E. AmrLER, OF Rappahan.
mock, Va.
Married on Thursday, the 23i Dec. last, al
Toddsbury, in Gloucester county, by The Kew.
MIR. Mann, MIR. JAMES r. DABNsY 10 Miss SA-
RAH z. TABs-bOlh OF Gloucester 20.
Married a, the residence OF her mother, Mrs.
~. Waring on Thursday, 23i ult., by The Rev.
10. Turpin, Mr.. JAMES RoANE, 10 Miss harEs
only daughter OF the late Horace Waring-ali OIL
King William.
Married, at Centenary Church, on THURSDAY
morning, January 9Th, by Rev. Jacob Manning'
Mr. VIM PIEMoNT, 10 Miss ADELISE fLuETT-
all OF this city.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-07

Mr.. Clay is still luxurialing al Marlnsbure
under the hospilable roof of Philip c. Pendeton,
Esq, where he arrived on Monday last. On
Tuesday he dined with c. J. Faulkner, Esq, and
has been most cordially received. He will leave
this morning for Washington, where he will pro.
baby arrive tonight. The "Dictator" will no
doubt make some of his old protesting friends
"sland around" His entrce into The Federal
Metropolis will create quite ferment among the
politicians. We shall soon know whether he
will Surrender" 10 Gen. Taylor He may rally
party 10 justify bold stand for himself
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-07
RICHMOND MARKETS, JAN. q.

TOBACCO-Nolhing doing, on account Of
the. Holidays.
FLOUR-s6 10. a, retail-duIl.
WHEAT-Whue 1876 Red 100.
OATS-37t a 4Oc. Ter bushe
CORN-65 cents.
CORN MEALS 80 cents per bushel-
Sales Of country meal al so CTS.
PROVISIONS.-BAcoN: SmilhGeld and City
cured none in market; Western Sides, I II
GEMS; Shoulders, + u cents; Hams, II III
cents. Hams scarce and in demand LARD
10 cents.
FISH-North Carolina Herrings cut Sc
80 from second hands none in first hands.
COTTON-l14a II cents per pound.
CATTLE-For Cattle from the scales gross
weight, 81 SO IS. Hoes: Sc. SHEEP: 81
10 4 90.
LIME-sl ID from vessels, 81 from stores.
STATE OF THE STOCK MARKET
Reported by Beverley Blair, Licensed Stock Broker.
State Stock per cents-par value SlOO. Held at
slOO SO
Corporation per cents-par value 500. Held at
par and Interest.
James River and Kanawha Bonds, guaranteed by the
State-in demand at par and interest
Exchange Bank Stock-par value $780, None on
sale Last sales in Norfolk al Sl06.
Farmers Bank slock-par value sloo-January d.
WIDEN 81 per cent. nett-sales since at par
Virginia Bank Stock-par value S70-JnnnarY divi-
dend ut 81 per cent. nett-sars since al S6j.
Manchester Cotton and Wool Manufacturing stock
par value S0G-held at Ss5.
Richmond Fire Association S,ock-par value $50
Sales since September dividend S3i.
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
stock-par value Sl00-last sales at S65.
Richmond, Fredericksburg ard Potomac Certihcatfs
OF Debt-par value SI00-iast sales ut Se5.
Richmond and Louisa Railroad stock--par value $ioo
III rem s.lle
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-07

The citizens Of Fredericksburg and county OF
Spousylvania have, in public meeting, resolved
TO apply 10 The Legislature for a charter for the
construction OF a Railroad from Fredericksburg
10 ordonsvie-and recommended Convention
Of Delegates from Spot,syivania, Cupeper,
Orange, Madison, Greene and Rockingham, to
assemble a, Orange H., TO consult on the sub.
jee..
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-07

Died, of inflammation of the lungs, Yesterday
morning. at the residence Of his SOD, MI. Y. r.
Weisiser, Mr. JACOB WEIsIoER, in the GUN year
OF his age. The relatives and triencs OF Tue Id
mily are requested TO attend the iunela, 'n,' rsu,n
ing, January 7lh, lS48, al 10 O'CLOCK, a o.a.e
Street Baptist Church, without TURNER 'n'NaHon'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-07
y.TIIpE FROM HER MYSTERIOUS LABoRA-

NATURE, FROM HER MfsI rH'o0s
TORY has furnished no combination for the removal
of human ills more universally successful than TnoM
SONS COMPOUND SYRUP OF TAR AND WOOD so1
NAPTHA This medicine q sbs Eunss Throat and
With great e hy 'ss effects ea'. at
is secured The wSo
nave p,,en3pd only and sold by ANGNEY DICKSON
,hs North east corner Of Fifth and spruce sTss'
Philadsp%hav y, y pGee 50 cents, or 81 per bottle
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-07

u THE THEATRE this evening, we are
assured, will be full 10 its utmost capacity, TO bid
farewell" (bnt no, for a long time We hope) to
MIR. Placide. His well-earned reputation is in
part The property OF our town, as here Mr.. P.
commenced his career as an actor, and with The
name many kindly Iemembrances are associate;
all inducing general attendance OF our citizen.
this evening. Few will go 10 the Theaue To-
night who will come away disappointed. The
selection. are novel and interesting.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-07

Generals Quitman and Shields have met with
an enthusiastic reception from the Grand Lodge
of the District Of Columbia. NJ. w. Grand
Master B. B. French welcomed them 10 an ad
dress
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-07

NEW ORLEANS MARKET, Dec % Got.
ton remained quiet, and The prices without change.
The sales OF Sugar were small, on accoun, Of The
rain. Sales of Moasses were made al II Ut
per gallon The flour market was heavy-Oh'o
SIS SO. Freigh;s.-A French ship was taken al
/ cent No improvement in Exchanges.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-07

N. B.-Siuce writing the above, Capt E. has
received orders 10 60 home, 10 recruit Tor The re.
gimeni-much 10 the regret OF his brother officers
10 whom he has endeared himself by his gallan.
try and genemanly department. May every
success attend him, is the wish of those he leaves
behind
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-01-07
DECEMBER REPORT.
Tie lfutua! Benefit L,fe Insurance Compan

4NV' 1T, VUEt NITeeVi W 1f
ISSUED One Hundred and Seventy new Poll
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04
EMULATING THE UANGMAN.

When Baliour was executed in Dundee the
writer of;his trac, was mere boy, residing
a considerable distance from town. He
distinctly recoIlccIs that only one resHcc;a-
ble man IN tue district went 10 see the exc
cuton. When he returned great anxiety
was manifested both by Young and old 10
hear description olthe engine of death, and
the awful spectacle Of an execution. What
influence did the relation OF the facts have
on tho Young, On the following day groups
of BOYS might have been seen erecting iml-
tadon scafiolds and suspendng thereon kit
tens and sparrows. On the day after Mark
Devlrn's execution in Dundee, number of
BOYS in the Hilltown, commenced in shed
to initiate the hangman! and. If It had not
been for the timely arrival OF the father Of
one Of the boys, in a few moments more his
son would have been 4 corpse. Remarks
on death punishmen,s.) During the Reign
of Terror, toy-guiIIotines, for destroying
mice or rats were common enough among
the boys OF Paris.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-02-04

Nv take the following extracts from letter
OF IAN occasional correspondent of the New York
Evening Post. under date of
WAsHINGToN. January II. 1918.
Every day renders more apparent the
necessity of talented, judicious and popu-
lar democratic leader at the north. Had
SiIaS Wright lived, he would eminently
have supplied this want, and now that he
IS gone. no man that | can name comes
nearer his elevated standard of excellence
and worth Gen. john A. Dix, now a Sena-
tor in Congress from your State. General
DIX 5 bneiconnexlon with the politics of the
general government, has not vet made him
as extensively tnOwn and appreciated as
was Mr.. Wright. nor have the opportunities
Tor earning legislative distinction been as
frequent as they were when Mr.. Wright
was in the Senate but, such rs they have
been, Mr.. Dix has improved them So effect
ually as to place himself. at this early dav,
in the front rank with the oldest Senators,
both as to influence and sound practical
wisdom. His speech on the Oregon
quesuon-and there were many very able
ones spoken on it when under discussion
was thought The soundest and most pyacti-
cal of any made in the Senate"
Mr.. Clay arrived here yesterday, few
minutes before Mr.. Johnson, the wing
Senator from Maryland commenced his
speech in justification of the Mexican war
1t was an ominous coincidence, and should
be duly weighed by Mr.. Clay ard his anti
war friends. Mr.. Johnson is TO conclude
his argument to-day; and the speech is rep
resented as triumphant vindcation of the
war, and a most chectual answer 10 the
Lexington demonstration. Mr.. John NJ.
Clayton, of Delaware, the friend par excel
|ence, of Mr.. Clay, it is said, will reply to
Mr.. Johnson; and, of course, will formally
unturl the Lexington standard, when ell true
wings will be required to fall in aud answer
to their names. The movement will be pc
cullariy opportune, as Mr.. Clay himself
can superintend il; and no doubt he will
severely criticise all faitcring and hanging
back; but 1t will prove a severe operation
to some of the wing senators; and serious
fears may very reasonably be enteftaIned
whether they will stand in the anti-wal
ranks, many hours after the eye of then
commander was turned from them. 1t is
not given ont how long Mr.. Clay is expeC-
led to remain in town, but he is under an
engagement 10 preside over the meeting OF
the Colonization Society on the 18th inst"