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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-22
PRESTON COUNTY.

Ala meeting OF the Democrats OF Preston coun.
ty, held in The Court House, February 18Th,
for the purpose OF appointing delegates the State
Convention, 10 be held in Inc city of Richmond,
on The 2S'h OF this month, on motion Israel Bald.
win was called 10 the Chair and Chas F. NJ
kidwell appointed Secretary.
Upon motion, il was Resolved, Tha, COM
miliee of three be appointed 10 drausht resolu.
lions: Whereupon, the Chair appointed John j..
as the committee, who having retired for few
moments returned with The following resolutions,
which were unanimously adoped
Isl. Resolved, That We heartily respond TO the
proposition 10 meet our Democratic Republican
brethren of Virginia in a State Convention, to he
held in The city OF Richmond on the D h o, this
month, and that Thomas Brown, Israel Baldwin,
Col. Buckner Fairfax, Solomon P. Herndop.
Samuel R. Trowbrige, Rober, Brown, James
Healherington and Dr.. Julius c. Kemble be ap-
pointed as delegates 10 represent this county in
said Convention.
End. Resolved That we solicit the co-opera.
lion Of the following gentlemen in the Conven-
ton: His EIcellency Gov VIM. Smith, John S.
Carile John Scott, Caleb Tanzey and VIM.
G. Brown.
Bird. Resolved, That VIM. G. Brown, our pre-
sent efficient representative in Congress, justly
merits our highest respect and fondesi admiration
for the faithful manner in which he has sustained
no. only The true principles Of the Democratic
party, but his support OF The present war.
4h. Resolved, Tha. whilst We deeply and sim
cerely sympathize with the parents and friends OF
those brave spirits who fell on the battle fields OF
Mexico, We, as they, should rejoice lha; they died
not siding with or giving aid and comfort 10 The
enemy, but fell amid the clash Of arms under he
proud and triumphant flag oil This glorious Union,
in The defence of It's rights and The preservation
OF its honor.
9Th. Resolved Thai our brave officers and nn-
daunled soldiers who so readily obeyed their
counlry's call and SO cheertully marched 10 the
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WYTHE COUNTY

a meeting OF number of the Democratic eli
tizens of Wylhe county was held al the Cuur
| House on Monday, the 18th day If February
1913. and was organized by calling Col James
II. Piper 10 the Chair, and appointing Capt. Ru
bert Roper Secretary.
The object OF The meeting was fully explained
by James L. Yost, ESQ., and on his molten, the
following resolutions were unanimously adopted
Resolved, That The war in which our country
is now engaged with the Republic OF Mexico was
forced upon US by The ACT OF Mexico herself in in.
yading the territory Of The United States with an
armed force, and shedding The blood OF our Gill.
zens on our own soil, and thus inficling upon us
an act OF lawless outrage and violence, which
cannot be submitted TO without degradation and
dshonor.
Resolved, That the war having thus been forced
upon US, ought 10 be prosecuted with the utmost
vigor, until we shall have obtained ample indem
niy for the past and security FOR The future
Resolved, That We concur with The Democra-
tic members OF our General Assembly in The opi.
MON, that National Convention should be held,
Tor the purpose OF nominating candidates for the
office OF President and Vice President, and thai
we approve Of said Convention being held in The
city Of Baltimore on the fourth Monday in MAY
nex,.
Resolved, That David Graham, Gordon C.
Kent, John P. Mathews, Robert Kent, DIR. Robcr,
Craskel, Daniel Brown, James T. Gleanes, Tho.
inas Tale, George WALTON, T. II. Gillespie, Col.
John Rutherford, Col. George w. Muntord, Ma.
olson Allen and William F. Richie be appoint.
ed delegates TO attend The Democratic State Con.
venlion, 10 be held in the city Of Richmond, for
The purpose of framing an electoral ticket in re-
ference 10 the approaching Presidential election.
Resolved, That the proceedings OF this meeting
be published in The Wylheylle Republican and
Richmond Enquirer; and, thereupon, the meeting
adjourned. JAMES Fl. PIPER, Chm.
ROBERT RurER Sec'y
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JINENRITRG COUNTY

Al meeting OF a portion o! the Democrats OF
Tie county, held at the Court House on the l4Ih
day Of February, il being Court day-on motion
OF ltober, Blackwell Nicholas T. Davis was
called 10 The Chair, and George L. Bagley ap.
pointed Secretary.
The object OF the meeting being briefly ex.
planned b. John Orsain, he addressed the meet.
ing in most aIe manner; alter which, the fol-
lowing resolutions were unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That The following gentlemen be ap.
poihled delegates 10 represent Us in the Demo
cratic State Convention 10 lie held in The Civ oi
Richmond on 2Sih February, WE HepbuIne.
Captain w. A. Stone, R. Fl. Allen, James Neal,
Joel nj. Raesdale, Captain Maddox, B. J. Smith,
Robert Blackwell, William ]. Neble,t, John Or
gain, Or. Merrman, Thomas Arvin, Edmund
Z. VIM, DR.. Rober, S. Bagcy, Captain w.
Williams, James l.. Hite, +. G. Baeley Z. B.
Jackson, Colonel Marshall, Joseph Marshall ].
Staples, John NJ. Rowlctt, William Aryjn. Jr..
Allen Williams, Captain Joel Blackwell, joel
B. Williams, C. J. Thompson, w. Y Meal. Car.
Tain J. n. Harris, Drury Smith, Robert B. VIII
son, G. L. Hart, Albert Harl, William F. Black
well, Samuel Maddox, w. J. Foulks. Canaan
w. Wilkinson, Joel Blackwell, Jr.
Resolved, That the Chairman and Secretary
be added 10 The delegation; and that our represen-
taliye in the Senate, Mr.. Dennis, and our dele
gaze, Mr. Edmondson, be also requested 10 repre-
sent Us in the proposed convention.
Resolved, That in The absence OF any informa-
ton as 10 the wish OF cur presen! delegate 10 be
candidate for reelection, We would embrace the
present opportunity Of rendering 10 him assuran-
ces OF our continued confidence and respect, aid
our readiness again to honor him with our sup
port.
Resolved, That the Secretary furnish copy Of
the proceedings vi this meeting 10 the EdiIors n
Richmond Enquirer for publication.
The meeting then adjourned,
N. L. DAVIS, Chairman.
GEnnar l. R.GIry Secralaru
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NEWS FROM MEXICO

Peace is the word Our citizens have been
very much interested during the past Two days in
relation 10 lhe news which was received by the
Southern cars on Sunday morning. According
10 these accounts, a peace has been agreed upon,
only awaiting ratification by the proper authori-
,ies We publish extracts from the New Or
leans papers, from which our readers may see
what is known 10 have occurred, and what rumors
are afoat. A correspondents of the Baltimore
Sun, writing from Washington, says that the
treaty OF peace arrived in that city on Saturday.
The boundary is to be 'he Rio Grande on The
Atlantic side, and the ella on the Pacific ocean;
New MEXICO aud Upper California, including
San Diego, to be ours, of course. corps of our
army, perhaps $4,000 men, 10 remain one year
in Mexico" The correspondent adds, iha, this is
as yet mere rumor, but believed by him TO be
well founded. We learn from several members OF
Congress, who arrived in Richmond yesterday,
that little doubt exists in Washington with re-
gard TO the receipt Of treaty.
P. S.-Since the above was written, we have
received the following Telesraphic Dispatch:
WAsHiNaToN, Feb 2i-7 P. Nj.
Nothing known as TO the terms of the treaty, or
what will be done.
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THE RICHMOND ENQUIRER.

ey,cndino The Southwestern road from Salem 10
Buchanan, so as to leave the location vi sad ROAD
open between those points By Mr.. STOvALL:
OF Prely Dunman OF Halifax county, Tor Inc pas
sage Of an acl authorizing portion OF The money
bequealhed 10 her and her children IN trust oy hei
mother may he vested in real estate by her trustee
By Mr.. M'MURRAN: Oh citizens OF The town
OF Harper's Ferry Tor The passage OF an act IN.
cooperating Savings Bank al said place. BY
Mr.. BROWN OF Berkeley: OF Masnus T. Snod-
grass, OF The said county, Tor the remission OF
fine assessed against him under misappIehen-
sion OF facts.
LYNcHEURG AND TENNESSEE RAIL ROAD.
A bill 10 incorporate The Lynchburg and Zen,
nessee Rail Road Company was read second
time. -
Mr.. TUNSThLL moved TO amend the bill
BY adding the following section:
BE i, further enacted, That in the event me
said Rail Road hereby authorized 10 be mace
shall he constructed whenever there shall be
continuation or extension OF The same, or any IN
denendeot Rail Road from Lynchburg made
.r',r rdly The same shall be constructed from
vnchbnrp by the nearest and most practicable
ron,e n the Richmond aud Danville Rail Road.
Alter long dicussion in which Messrs.
THOMPSON Of Boletourt, PERROW. TUN-
STALL BURWELL, MOSBY and FLOYD
narlicipa,ed, Mr.. TUNSTALL Withdrew his
amendment for The present.
MIR. MosBY moved further 10 amend BY ad-
ding The following sections:
Sec. 3 Be il further enacted. That the act
passed 18th January, ls4s, entitled IAN act 10
provide Tor the completion OF The Southwestern
Turnpike Road" be- and The same is hereby,
SUSPENDED in lis operation until The Is! day OF
Nav. ls4S and ii, before or AT that date, The
charter of the Lynchburg and Tennessee Rail-
road Company shall have been secured, accord,
ing 10 The Terms and provisions Of The second Sec
lions OF this acl, then said act o! The day Of
January, IS4S, shall be entirely repealed.
Sec. 4. Be il further enacted, That if, on OF
before the lst day of May, lS4s, the said number
of 1000 shares shall have been subscribed Tor by
persons solvent and fully able 10 pay, other Than
The State.
On motion OF Mr.. STOvALL, the use OF the
Hall of the House OF Delegates was granted 10
the James River & Kanawha Company on Mon
day and Tuesday evenings.
On motion of Mr. STOVALL, the House adj
/ iourDed
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- II ~ II E'Ji
GEORGE l.. B4GLEY, Secretary.
LEWIS COUNTY

Alta meeting 81 a large portion OF the Demo-
cratic party, held al Buchannon, on the evening
the 18th OF February, Major Ahram Roger was
called To the Chair and DR.. Bushrod Rust appoini.
co Secretary. The object of The meeting being
briefly explained by Mr.. George w. Miller, he
offered the following resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted:
|. Resolved, That The firm and dignifed course
pursued By the President OF The United States in
regard TO the political questions al issue between
the two great parties OF the UEion, fully redeem
ing every pledge made in ping the nomina.
ton OF the National Democratic Convention, he'd
at Baltimore, enrile him 10 he continued respect
and confidence Of The American people.
=. Resolved, That, engaged as we now are in
most just, Constitutional, and, upon our part
unavoidable war with Mexico, the same should
be prosecuted with increased energy until an ho.
norable peace is obtained, which shall require in.
demnlty Tor the past and security for the future.
3. Resolved, That not least among The causes
which have contributed 10 prolong the presen, war
with Mexico has been the arguments pu, forth BY
portion OF The Wing press and the speeches Of
violent political partzans which having been
circulated in Mexico, have induced The popua-
ton there TO cOniine hos,iiies until change
might occur in the United States adminisira lion
by which our troops would be Withdrawn from
The country.
T. aesolvec, Nal the prosperous condition OF
The country speaks well for the operations OF the
Independent Treasury and The Revenue Tariff,
and that the development OF Democratic princi-
pies convince US more OF their correctness
5. Resolved, That We approve OF holding
Democratic State Convention at Richmond on
The 18th inst, and that The Chairman Of this meet
ing appoint ten delegates 10 represent this por.
lion OF Lewis county in said Convention.
6. Resolved, That VIC will support NJ man for
the Presidency whose opinions are mol well known
aud openly avowed.
T. Resolved, Thai The proceedings OF this meet.
ing be signed by The Chairman and Secretary,
and published in The Weston Sentinel and Rich.
mond Enquirer
The Chairman appointed the following rer-
sons for The purpose indicated in the filth Re-
solution: Clinton G. Miller, L. L D.. London,
A. R. Ireland, NJ. J. Fogg, George w. Miller,
DR.. B. Rust John Maxwell, c. L. Dickinson,
John B. Brake and, Jackson Shutz and VIM. F.
Richie John S. Garlic and Col. John G. S,ringer
allernales.
Upon motion of Mr. London, the Chairman was
added 10 The delegation.
On motion, The meeting adjourned sine die.
A. REGER, Chairman.
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battle field, who so CALAMITY fought and plor;,..
IL conquered The enemy with fearful ODDS ap.;.s'
them, no, only have our deepest grarilnir ' ~
our proudest admiration OF their glorious yicl.,,.s
unparalleled in The annals Of war.
9th Resolved, That thus far in The prosecco,
OF the war the administration has displayed -
ability, patriotism ard skin in all its plans hioh.
ly gratifying 10 US all and honorable 10 The "a.
lion.
7h. Resolved, That in as much as the pre,e,,
war was brought on by the unjus;ifable ac, :,
Mexico we consider il the ds,y Of every true oy..
oil his country and especially every Democrat =
sustain The government in lis vigorous prcsec"
lion Of The same until peace is accomplished upcr
and well guarded security for the future. r.
S.h. Resolved, That The proceedings Of hi,
meeting be published IN The Richmond Epop;rs,
and Richmond Examiner. ''''
On motion, The meeting adjourned sine die.
ISRAEL BALDWIN, Pte.it.
CHas T. NJ kiDWELI Sec'fv
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cause apprehend any "mischic" will grow cut
oil ito myselfpersonalIy-t because it is an al
tack in his own paper on cause | advocate
and hold indispensable 10 the preservation OF the
orss nizaton, OF the Wing parry, without permit
ling that cause 10 be heard, which must be of in
erest 10 all his readers, for ncns:can be indiie-
rem, 10 the truth as il exists and 10 &c. al thai, A'y
mus lear 6oih sides. viii Mr.. Syme publish my
leuerl - W. o.
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FOR TIRE ENQUIRER.
Tn aLc1ar Lnrics GarlnnG nf Lunchhurn

S'N''-'
In times past you were in the front rank OF the
battle, defending democratic principles from the
assaults OF Federalism, and your brother Colonel
Garland has recently molly sustained The honor
of his country on The battle fields OF Mexico In
the coming preliminary contest Ibis Spring with
the Mexican symrarhizers would it be too great
sacrifice 10 your professional engagements for
you 10 become candidate in this district Tor the
Senate? Need say that Virginia expects ereru
cuizen 10 do MS cuy? Al a crisis like this when
the Federal Wing leaders il Virginia are pre-
pared ic swallow northern federal Aboliiionsl
as their candidate nr the second office in our
government, We Iced man able and willing
10 tear off The mask and expose the tricks and
humbuss OF Federal Whssery. Announce your
self candidate, and all true patriots aud friends
Of their country will rally 10 your standard, and
sustain CT TIC polls he honor OF their country, in
the eyes OF the world, By consgning 10 private
life those who sympaihise with the enemies Of
their country and abuse their own Governmcn,
while it is engaged in just war with nation OF
robbers and savages.
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3. RusT, Sec'tY.
MARION CnuNTY

Al meeting oil portion OF the Democratic
patty OF The county of Marion, at their Court
House, on the 7th Feb, ls4S, on motion OF
John Clayton, Esq, Albert Morgan, Esq, was
called 10 The Chair, and Austin Merrill appointed
Secretary.
The objec, Of The meeting having been explain
ed, on motion OF Dr. Kidwel The chair appointed
the following committee 10 draft resolutions e1-
pressive Of The sense OF the meeting 10 wit:-Dr.
Kidwell, John Fl. Martin, Capt. William Van.
guilder, Capt. w. E. Ice, Robert Los, Col. w.
J. Wiley, and Isaiah Prickiu, who, having 70.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-22

Mr.. Gusts, who has been confined for several
days by indisposition, has sufficiently recovered
30 resume his seat in the House OF Delegates.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-22

THE FAlR.-AlI who wish to spend an agree.
able hour should step mat the Ladies Fair, now
in full tide al the City Hail, where, amidst such
a profusion of pretty and useful articles, SONG
thing will be found 10 suit the tastes OF every one
II you want nothing fer yourself, have you not
little daughter, or son, or sweetheart, whose heart
YOU can make glad by lille pressnl2 tso,
here is the place 10 getit Atai events, 90. The
fair salesmsn there will be happy see you.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-22
4 VOTER or BUCKINGHAM
Eos TIE ENaulRER


To the Voters Of lie Senatorial District comp sed
Of The counties Of .4ccomae, northampton, Eiiza-
beth CITY, York, Warwiek and williamsburg.
Il having been publicly announcedlha Richard
r Garrett, Esq, your present worthy Senator,
will no, be candidate for reelection, il will,
therefore devolve on you soon 10 select some in
dvidual 10 be voted Tor al the approaching cleo
lion TO represent you in ;hc Senate OF Virginia.
therefore, take The liberty Of calling your alien
ton 10 Edmund f. Allen, Esq, OF Accomac, as
gentleman every way qualified 10 discharge he
important duties of Senator Mr.. Allen, al
though new member OF The House OF Delegates,
stands very high amongst his brother members,
and is regarded as one amongst The best represent
latives in the House Of Delegates. No member
is more attentive 10 his public cnlies, and none
more true 10 the interest ot the Stale and his i'm
mediate constituents; and he is no doubt The best
selection that could be made by you at this time
to represent you in Inc Senate. Mr.. Allen has a
standing and popularity in the Legislature ,ha,
isjrare!y possessed BY one who has been so shor,
time member. His clear head, amiable dspo-
silion, and gentemanly department. will always
secure for him high Standing, and well quail.
fes him Tor an efficient, legislator.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-22

II To allow the hands employed in this of
fee an opportunity Of participating iu The cee-
bralion Of he anniversary Of The birth OF the
Father Of our country, no paper will be issued
from Ibis office u :moiiow.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-22

We are requested TO announce that MIR. Gus.
lis will not be candidate Tor reelection 10 the
House of Delegates from Accomac coun;y.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-22

Ma. ADAMS.-By The Geographic dispatch
in another column, it will be seen that this vene-
rable statesman while in his seat yesterday, in
paraysis-,hereupon The House Immediate
ly adjourned. The Senate also adjourned as
soon as lie event was announced in that body
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-22

Mexico, JAM %, ls4s.
The boys in Inc streets are selling an address
10 the Mexican people, signed by The notorious
Jaraula. He calls upon the people 10 awake
from their lethargv and rally around his STA ndard
in defence OF his just rights. He concludes that
the God OF Baltles has, for some unaccoun,able
purpose oil his own. favored The Yankees hereto.
tore, but that "luck must turn some time" and as
the Tide cl success is now al the food, he connres
the greasers not 10 neglect the favorable oppor,u
nifty,
The Star of this morning publishes the follow.
ing communication in regard 10 lac San Luis
pronuuciamenlo furnished 10 them by a foreion
resident, who says he he has correspondents al
Gnadalajara and San Luis Potcsi. He is a
strong friend Of reace, and his wishes may in
this instance give color 10 his views:
"Ihe basis Of the plan proves to have been
nothing more than part o. proposition made
by the Vice Governor 10 the Congress Of be
State, and as it was no admitted, both the Gore.
nor and Vice Governor endeayoted To ccerce the
Congress By threatening 10 bring up the Nation.
al Guard and Turn out the members but which
threat was not carried into execution, as The
Commandanle General, Amador, was opposed 10
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1848-05-24
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4 hhds good MolasseE
Sweeles Iron. different sirrs, some rery ANAL,
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May p. 3l-
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BRANDREPH PILLS.

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No effect can take place without a cause. There
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presence Of those humors whose acrid or peccsnt
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Windpipe, or Consumption. bnt from these ma
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It's in truth these aches and humors which arc
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lions and Ulcers; all Skin diseases. and Swcllngs
Of the Feet, and all Inhammsiions; ell Cancers
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