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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-06-22
The Conventions" The Convention !

We desire to keep it before the minds Of every
friend Of free principles that our State Convention is
to be holden on the approaching GLORIOUS Fourth"-
Matters of surprising interest to our will come
before that convention, such require the debera-
ton and Judgment of our wsest heads and warnest
hearts. We confidently look for such coming to-
geher of all that have more regard for the living and
active principle of human freedom than for the dead
bones of an unprincipIed party, will strike to the
earth that evil spirit Of subseWiency to the south which
is becoming rife in our midst. The political wire
workers in cur state are making desperate attempt to
sell their respective parties to work out the horrible
designs of slavery; and will the members of those
parties ratfy the sale, and voluntarily bow their necks
for the collar? Has the blood of Ethan Allen degen-
Grated into vapd water and his spirit into saysh
salage? Are the sons of the Green Mountains, upon
whose soil slavery never had legal foothold, now
prepared TO
evoke in with marked and branded slaves,
And trenlbe at the drivers whip?
Bend to the earth their plant knees,
And speak-but when their masters please"
No! there are more than twice Or thrice aseven
thousand men" in our beloved Mountain state who
have not been for years acting the part of arrant hy
poarites, nor are they prepared to commence the
work. And these men will arise in all the dignity of
virtuous Indignation, and with more than n Samsons
strength the Deah withes of party shall be scattered
to the winds.
We cordially invite, and confidently expect the at
tendance of such as are disaected with the present
efforts to beray the wing and democratic parties into
the hands of the save-power, and are ready to CO.
operate with us in so presenting the true issue to the
people as to secure triumphant verdict for freedom
and justice.
057The convention is expected to lostbut one day,
and no effort will be spared to render deeply inter-
esng and useful The friends in Montpelier and Vi
cinity will do what they to furnish entertainment
to those from remote parts of the State and for this
purpose, a committee will be IN attendance at the
Temperance House Of Mr. Strong, formerly spal-
dngs,) on State street. Monday evening and Tues
day morning
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-06-22

o. Such towns as have failed to settle for the
transportation of their papers the past and present
years, are requested to do as the approach
ing State convention.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-06-22

0F7Keep it before the minds of every swing aboli-
zionist" that the late Wing National Convention thrice
refused to pass Wilmot Proviso resolution, and that
the ridiculous farce ended without the declaration
Of single political sentiment
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-06-22

G3T7l'he editor ofthe Middlebuy Galary speaks of
having recovered from an "unconscous state" into
which he was thrown by reading an article of our elo
giant and onable Boston Correspondent" That he
has long been in this condition, there is no question,
but the evidence of his recovery is not to be found in
the columns of his paper.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-06-22

There was Il great meeting in the Park this after
noon to receive the report of the delegates to the Phil
adelphia Convention. P. w, Engs presided Messrs.
Blunt and Fowe, (delegatcs II. Greedy, Dudly Sci
dcn and Gov Jones of Tennessee, addressed the as
scmbly 1t was voted to hold a State Convention on
the I'd of August, to nominate another candidate
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-01
PATRIOTIC ACTION.

The following resolutions have been adopted
by the Louisiana Senate, many Wings voting
for them. The two last resolutions embrace the
views and recommendations of the Presiden, in
almost the very words Of the Message.
Inc Delta thinks that the resolutions will pass
Inc House by large maiorily. A United STATE,
senator was to be elected las, Monday, and the
Delta says:
Let no man be sent there who will No, DIV. tho
war warm and active support. lie, The vo;.s
OF great majority of our people, wi,bop, S di..
tinction OF party, be loudly and emnba,;cs,,r
spoken al The seat Of the Federal Government b
hehfst resolution below was offered bya zeal.
Gus friend OF General Taylor:
"Resoved, by the Senate and Hop.. =. p.,,s-
seniatves OF the State OF Louisiana in cene,sl
Assembly convened, That the existing war he.
Wsen 'ae United States and Mexico was the re.
SUI! OF me agsressons OF the latter Republic: and
that ine president Of the United State. in occunv-
log Inc mo Hrande, and ordering the armies upon
That 1fontef, acted within the scoe of hie cons,;
,o'ionai powers, and with due moderation and
discretion, and according to the eIis,;no !. - NJ
the country; and that the war shonld No nro.scv.
ted with proper vigor until an honorable peace j,
concluded.
"And be i. further Resolved, Tha, III. srm,.,.
the sagacity, and the marked ability man;fssed
by Major Generals Zachary Taylor, Scolt
Worth, Pillow, Quitman, aud Brisadier Gen.ral.'
Shields, Smith, Twiges, Pierce, aud their brsy
companions in arms, during the progress Of III.
war, and the patriotic and distinguished service.
rendered by them to the country, have endeared
them TO the people Of Louisiana, and entile them
10 the lasting gratitude of the American people
Resolved, That, 10 the opinion ofthis Senate
MS soe solemn and imperative duty oftbe Repre-
sensatives Of this State, in both Houses Of Con
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-01
To tie Editors Of he Enquirer:
HLLIHIx Co. Jan. Is 1913.

Messrs. Ediiors-Dr Thomas II. Avere,t ha.
wing yielded TO The earnest wish and solicitation
of numerous friends, and having been proclaim
ed candidate yesterday (our court day. 10 re.
present this district in the Senate OF Virginia, We
teel authorized 10 request you 10 announce him
as candidate al our approaching Senatorial
election.
With regard 10 Dr.. AS capacity and quaifca-
tioDs, II would be useless 10 say any thing in this
communication they are generally well known
TO the voters OF the dsliicl, and we doubt not will
be duly appreciated by Them. We acknowledge
end Ada,i.o mo opirit of iiUefailt, and uiasuanI
nifty manifested by our political brethren in
Mecklenburg, in conceding TO Halifax The Privi
lege ofturniihing or selecting the candidate and
although Mecklenburg has, with The exception oil
a very few years. furnished the Senator from The
time the TWO counties were connected as Sena-
toral district, ye, Halifax sells up no superior
claim or privilege on that account. All we de-
sire is a good and true man. without regard 10
his locality.
In presenting Dr.. A. 10 our friends, we believe
that we offer Them man acceptable 10 The dis.
lrict-oue that will faithfully and efficiently per-
form and discharge The duties pertaining 10 The
Office. Dr.. A. and his friends would willingly
have submitted his claims aud prelensioBs 10 the
action of The Democratic parry; TOR our object is
10 harmonize and unite, no! 10 dsllact aud divide
the party; but our friends in Mecklenburg ma
infested disinclina'ion 10 participate in the mat
ter considering Halifax entitled 10 the Senator
at this time, and sisnying their readiness 10 ac
ouiesce in the choice or selection that Halifax
might make; besides, we DO not kuoS that a
convention, for The purpose Of nominating can
dida,e, would have been sanctioned by Colonel
Baptist and his friends. Indeed, VIC understand
be has been advised not 10 submit his claims ~ a
convention. We have, therefore, e1erled our
selves not only 10 procure the services OF an in
diyidua we'll qualified in every respect, tul one
that we believed would be acceptable and avaiIa.
BILE. We, then, ask the cordial cooperation
and aid of our friends throughout the district in
securing his election. HALIFAX.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-01

In our brief repor, of,he proceedings OF the Sc
nate on Thurday, on the Seaboard and Roanoke
Railroad Bill, the position of Mr.. Daniel, OF
Prince George, might be misunderstood, and We
therefore feel bound, as an act Of justice to him.
to place him in his true position. Our report
says:
"Mr Voolfolk offered new section, au.ho.
rizing the Board of Public Works to authorize
tho Attorney General 10 institute process agains!
companies violating their charter.
"Mr. Daniel aud Mr.. Thompson opposed The
amendment Supported BY Voolfolk, and mega
lived"
Our report Is thus stated. But lest It nigh,
be inferred thereirom that Mr.. Daniel was op.
posed to The amendment upon its merits, we give
briefly the substance OF his remarks, as follows
He declared himself in favor of such section
as an Independent aud general proposition, bul
was opposed 10 its being engrafed upon the bill
then under consideration, -because, If were
adopted and sent back TO the House Of Delegates,
(ss 1t would have to bc,) he feared that 1t would
be the means of enlisting the Internal Improve.
ment men in that body against The bill, aud thus
jeopardize its passage, not upon its own merits,
but because that section, II adopted and engrafed
upon the bill, would be unacceptable TO those re.
presenting Internal Improvement interests.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-01
cONGREs>--Firs1 session.
FRIDAY, JANUARY %, le4s.
SENATE
70 or three adverse Iepnrts were

=
Two or three adverse reports were agreed to.
The Senate then proceeded 10 the considers.
ton Of the Army Bill, when
Mir Phelps resumed his remarks, after feV
words from
Mr.. Cass, who iniimsled that it was the wish OF
Senators on his side OF the chamber that the de-
bate should be brought 10 termination, II nos
by the close of the next week, as early in the iol-
lowing week as possible.
MIR. Phelps went on 10 show the faacy Of the
expectation Of relieving the Treasury by the Is
sue of Treasury notes; system, which, as
revenue measure, would absorb as fast as il
would supply means. II Treasury notes are is.
sued, means 10 pay them should be provided 81.
multaneously. He saw no mode OF doing this
but by direct tax.
The project of raising revenue from Mexico
was chimerical. The Mexicans, down-trooden
and impoverished, cannot sustain themselves
II we employ their authorities to collect the reye-
nue.. they will prove treacherous; if we employ
American officers, they will defraud US; and 10 OBJ
tain contributions at the point OF the bayoBet
will exasperale the enemy, and stafve our army.
A vision was floating before some, Of great
wealth 10 be obtained from the mines. But me
mincs were private property, held, IN erea1 Ge-
gree, by Engiishmen, whose government wasaoie
10 defend their rights. But il our goYeI9mens
held the mlnes, anu WolAeu AN'1't
cot losing business.
The ipspmix;drs OF MeIicans with our pee
nile he deprecated; there could be no union or
harmony where The elements were not homoge.
neons The war which had originated 10 the
nIes If indemnity for Losses, had now become q
wsr Of CONQUEST. We are 10 conquer Mexico, and
Leave il TO circumstances 10 determine whether
we shall retain or relinquish what we conquer.
MIR. Cass said the object Of conquest was 10
conquer peace.
MIR. Phelps asked how this object would be at'
tanned by The conquest Of the country. The 60:
vernment of Mexico would be annihilated, ana
when resistance ceased from a want OF power TO
continue il, this was to be called conquering
some there we're who intimaled that the war
was continued for the benefit OF the Me1Icans.-
Thev were 10 be taken under our care, put 10
school disciplined 10 habits OF peace and order,
un,il we think proper 10 declare Them OF age, and
10 emancipate them. This idea be also ridiculed.
He then remarked on the alarming assump::
lion of power by the President in the origin and
nroeress of the war, and dreaded least these pre-
ceden,s may pave The way for military despo'-
ism. He desired 10 bring the war 10 close cy
showing willingness 10 treat on fair terms ask
ing no more than We have right to ask. MODE
ration in oar councils, and an abatement Of our
grasping pre,ensions would Go more Tor Us man
| the sword. ,,.,.., :;
Mr.. Douglass obtained the floor, but yielded, j
| 10 Mr.. Downs After en- executive session, 'hs
Senate adjourned 10 Monday.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-01
LEGISLATURES OF VIRGINIA.
FRIDAY, JANUARY %, 1913.
cEA A. a kININ

SENa
Bills from the House were received and refer
red.
MIR. CRUMP, from select committee, report
ed the bill authorizing Lucy, free woman OF
color, 10 remain within The Commonwealth.
SMALL NOTE BILL.
The Senate proceeded 10 the consideration OF
the bill authorizing the Banks 10 issue small
noes.
MIR. VOOLFOLK, desiring to offer an
amendment, MIR. STANARD Withdrew his pro-
position for the present. The purporl ol the
amendment was 10 strike out The whole bill, and
insert clause requiring the Mother Bank and
Branches 10 issue only their own notes.
The proposition was debated by Mr.. WOOL.
FOLK in favor, and Messrs. STANARD,
SLOAN, WITCBER, GALLAHER, and
CARLILE tn oppesilon-and was then With
drawn.
MI. VOOLFOLK then moved The indefinite
pos,ponemeu. of the bill, and after long discus
sion, the amendment of Mr.. WITCHER was
adopted Gas seen in the body of the act ITSELF and
the bill was passed by the following vote:
AYE-Messrs. Woods, Thompson, Jr, Kin.
new, Carlile, Bonduran., Gallaher, Johnston,
Wiicher, Slanard, Sloan, Cfump, Rogers, Par
riott, Fry-H.
Barbee, Daniel, Baptist, Garrett, Dennis, Smith,
DeneaIe, Kane, HARDWOOD, McCauley-l3.
On motion of MI. GARRETT, the Senate adj
journed. .nr,
The SPEAKER announced The following aa
the committee to whom was committed on yes.
terday a bill 10 create The 23d Judicial Circuit,
viz: Me.srs. Dorman, Floyd, Tunstall, Conway,
Clay, Raymond, Goodwin, Cook, Thomas OF
Fairfax, Cowper, Chandler, Allen OF Accomac,
and Watson.
Mr. SCOTT Of Fauquier, from the Committee
for Courts OF Justice, presented the following
bills:
A bill making the Jail of the county Of Fro
derrick the Jail OF The corporation Of Winchester
and
A bill to amend The act entitled an act reduc.
ing into one the several acls concerning wills, the
distributon of niesiates estates, and The duty OF
executors and administrators.
Mr.. (,ANIER. from the Committee on Pfopo.
sitions and Grievances, presented the following
bills:
A bin incorporating Marshall Lodge of the In.
dependent Order of Odd Fellows OF the county
of Gloucester.
A bill incorporating Lodge No. 49 of Free
Masons, in the town Of Lewisburs, Greenoflel
county; and
MIR. NEWTON, from the committee on the
Militia Laws, presented the following Dill:
A bill repeating the act entitled IAN act te
change The place OF training OF the officers of the
ninely.ffih regiment of Virginia Militia"
M. STEPHENSON, from The committee on
Roads and Internal Navigation, reported, with
amendments, the following DILL:
A bill authorizing an increase oil The capita
.,ock oi The Louisa Railroad Company, for the
purpose OF extending their road.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-01

Old lac roted doscs BY sic Naties Cosnty."
On Tuesday last at meeting Of the Wings Of
Hanover, resolutions were offered in favor Of a
National Convention, &C., concluding with the
following:
"Resoved, 4,h. That this meeting feels now, as
heretofore, for Henry Clay, admiration for his
eminent abilities, and gratitude for his distinguish
ed services"
What was done with the resolutions Is shown
by the following extract from the official report
Gan amendment TO the 4lh resolution, express
ing preference for Gen. Ioylor as Tie candidate
OF HE Whig party for The PrssideNy, was offered
by James Lyons, Esq, who addressed The meet.
ing in very handsome speech. This called forth
several interesting speeches from Messrs. John
Page, William C. Wickham and Richard F.
DaHacolt, in opposition 10 The amendment. The
voie was laken and the resolutions, as al first pre-.
sented. were adopted and almost unanimously"
But the Hanover Wings went farther and en-
dorsed, as follows, Mr.. Bolts, the great champion
Of Mr.. Clay in Virginia. They resolved tina
"Our representative in Congress, the Hon. John
Minor Bolts, deserves and possesses, as he hal
always done, our sxdiwinishsd confidence"
few days since it was publicly said that some
of the Wbig Taylor members Of the Legislator.
had written home 10 their friends to "head" Qheil
own language) the Clay movements Of Mr.
Bolts. Head the headsr"l Mr.. Clays ina.
tive county," at least, will no, "head" him, il
seemsl
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-01

Again; Mr.. Daniel said he was opposed 10
that system OF legislation of ENGRAVING upon bills
OF pr,pate or local character, general principles
or provisions not germane to the subjec!-be-
cause, if such system of legislation were adopt.
ed, the passage or defeat OF bills would not res,
upon their n,erits but upon such general princi.
pies or provisions.
For these reasons, Mr.. D. said he was op.
posed to The amendment offered, but declared him.
self in favor Of it as an independent and distinct
proposition; his whole course had proved ii, and
ne would so vote whenever he had an opportuni.
lyto do so.
We correct our report by saying, that the sec.
ton thus offered was Withdrawn by the Senator
who offered H.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-01
TO tie Editors Of tie Enquirer:

LOUISA COUNTY, 18th January, 1646.
Gentlemen You will please announce in your
next paper the name of Alexander F. Butler, as
candidate 10 represent the county aforesaid in
the next Virginia House OF Delegates. Mr.. But.
Ter was nominated some year or two since; but
finding that division might occur in our party,
he masnanimously Withdrew. His withdrawal
was moi the result OF any apprehension Of defeat,
but was prompted by desire 10 keep the party
together; thus promoting The principles for which
he had 60 long aud effectively commended. In
speaking of the claims of Mr. Butler, il is only
necessary 10 say, that he, from his boyhood up 10
this time, has been consistent, Jealous and cffi-
cent member Of The Democratic party. No one
has been more fearless in expressing his opinions;
no one has made more sacrifices than he in ad-
vancing the Republican cause. For years past
MIR. B. has been spoken OF as fit individual to
represent Louisa; but, for reasons best known to
himself, he has uniformly declined TO encourage
The wishes oil his friends, always saying, how
ever, that if the time should arrive when his as.
sent could be of good 10 his party, he might yield
to their requests. We now believe that The time
has arrived when Mr.. Buffers patriotism ought,
and doubtless will, prevail over the modest con-
sideralions which have hitherto caused him 10 de-
cline; we, therefore, make this demand OF him
The acceptance, on The part Of the above.named
gentleman. would tend to prevent the taIe Of our
party last Spring, and say the unfortunate differ
ences heretofore existing. Louisa has ever been
regarded as Democratic county, and in many
well-fousht battle has shown herself TO be So
But the comics, last Spring proves the importance
OF having uRauimity and harmony in our ranks.
Those Objects az we believe, can be easily OBJ
lained by The nomination of Alexander F. Butler
We, then, call upon This gentleman 10 give his as
sent, and appeal 10 our political brethren with
whom We have not conversely 10 aid US in tie
election of MIR. B., thereby advancing our prnci-
plea, placing our county where she ought 10 be,
and comforting an Office upon one who will honor
it. We are Influenced in The appeal by no per-
,onal feeling but are looking alone 10 the good of
our party and the proper position OF our county.
Louisa represented by Wing! Ii seems 10 be
nothing more than dream, when, in fact, it is
true. Democralsllook TO your poica interests
determine lha, this state OF things shall no longer
eIis;-concentra;e upon MIR. Butler, and we
SHALL in all probability for years TO come, have
no further difficulty in our county. We think ii
bad Iasle TO write long IeIIer on subjects of This
kind, and therefore close by earnestly soliciting
the attention OF the voters to this mailer.
MANY VOTERS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-01
RICHMOND, VA, TUESDAY, MORNING, FEBRUARY L. ls4s

gress TO give all constitutional aid and support 10
the Administration in the vigorous and efficient
prosecution of the war, until satisfactory and
honorable peace can be obtained from Mexico.
"Resolved, That the doctrine OF no territory is
the doctrine of no indemnity, and il sanctioned,
would be a public acknowledgment that our couu.
ny was wrong, and that The war declared by
Congress, with extraordinary unanimily, was
unjust, and should be abandoned-an admission,
uniounded in fact and degrading 10 The national
charsc
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-01

Dr.. Boykin OF Isle OF Wight, has been detain-
ed from his seat in the House Of Delegates for the
last Two or three weeks by indisposi'ion. He is
now convalescing, and after brief visit to bis
friends in The country, (made by direction Of bis
Physicfan) hopes to be able to resume his duties
IN The House
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-01
A STRANGE KIND OF A WING.

warrington IeUe1.WrHeT 10 INC NOW 1UIh
Tribune, says:
But if Woodbury. should not succeed in obtain
ing the nomination OF the Loco.Foco Convention
perhap. 1. will be advisable tor the Wings to
take him up. suspect he as much belongs 10
them as Gen. Taylor; certainly, if that disiin-
gui.hed hero has written letter here 10 Jefferson
Davis. (as 1t is said he has, protesting his attach
ment 10 the Tariff of 1916 and the "lndependen
Treasury" What, if such be the case, has Tay
lor of Wing principles that Woodbury. wants
General Taylor may not condeseend Tor bis
friends allow him) 10 accept the nomination OF
Wing National Convention; and II will be con
sisten for the Wings, in case OF bis refusal, ic
select some man nearest him in principle. Why
not Woodruff
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-01
SMALL NOTE BILL.

On Saturday, as the proceedings show, the Sc
nate reconsidered the vote, passing this BILL and
the uhols matter was made the order Of the day
for Thursday Aext.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-01
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN AMHERST
COUNTY.

On Monday, The l7h January, Is4s, large
meeting of the Democratic party Of The county ot
Amherst, assembled at the tavern Of The Messrs.
Daniel and on motion OF William Hi1, Dr. Jas.
Powell was appointed Chairman, and HenIT W.
Quarles, Secretary. The Chairman in teWre'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-01

Mr. WIsE.-The Legislative correspondent Of tho
Lynchburg Republican states that the mem
ben of ths Legislature shave invited the Hon. Henry
A. Wise to address tho tDemocratle) Convention"
which 10 to be hold on the 18th Of February The En-
quirer does advert the fact but we the
statement 10 nevertheless authentic. Should MI Wiae
aeeede to the request, shall not be surprised II he
throw Tsylsr bsmbsks into the Loco Foco camp; ana
II he do they may expect Is rehoshst over thoir
heads as q cannon ball did over Con. Tayior's.