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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-06
GEN cass AND THE SOUTH.

Gen James Hamilton, formerly of South Car
DINA, though retired from all participation in
The party politics Of the country, 10 letter TO
Charleston pays high tribute 10 the private vir.
tues and public services and qualifications OF
Gen. Cass. He says
An iutim lie personal acquaintance with Gene
raj Cas-, enables me o speak of him without
any reference 10 tho opinions OF others. Howsv-
ef much may differ with MIN on The abstract
question OF the power ot The people OF Terrllo.
~ 10 Cecree tundamenlal principle of their
future government, before Their political organi-
z3,ion should have taken The form OF absolute
.oye eisn'y, his shall mol prevent my doug am.
pie iuslcc 10 his talents tried worth. and lis,in-
sui med public services:
When represented The Republic Of Texas al the
Govefrmenl OF he King OF the French. Gen.
Cas- was our Plenipoteniiary. oGc 10 hiszea-
Gus friendship and enlightened public spirit in
no small degree the favorable impression was
ahle 10 make urou The mind OF The then King OF
the F,eDcn in behalf Of country, then indep-n-
d-n,, bul now s'oriousiy united 10 our own,
which in the extent OF her territory and grandeur
OF her iuure resources. is destined 10 contribute
81 much TO The prosperity and wealth Of the whole
Union and 10 the domestic secariy Of the South.
| certainly, a, the period IN which | auie,
could not bni have felt much pride as an Aneri-
ca n, in witnessing NJ consideration which Gen
Cas- epjoycd al he CcGu OF the French King,
b. manners the most bland and urosterta;iaus,
tv Ibs airdcs, regard Tor the wants and convent,
ence u Us ccun,rvTen, by hospitality the most
cordial a i.rycn', and by an ability witch made
our couu ~ lei, in The Coun o. every crow;e.!
head In Europe. Although take no par. in The
election, sc, sm induced 10 believe. ihat, should
Gen. Cas-, occupy the Presidential Chair, the
interests of ih- South would be exposed 10 no pc
ri and sustain no injury at his hands In one
word, believe him utterly incapable Of section
al Injustice TO any portion OF the Union.
rne Valley Star raises al its masthead the
name of Green B. Samucls OF Shenandoah, for
Governor" 1t believes "hat he will be acceptable
% lhe people of the State. He is honest, faith
hi and capabic; an IS II Fl representative OF HE
genuine people OF The Tenth Legion, whose SUI
pero:s in every qualify necessary 10 make The
good and usefal citizen are mol 10 b. found in
his or any orker State. Green B. Samuels, like
he people o, his district, has b.en ready a. ali
lines to do battle fox The principles of the Demo-
:ralic party"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-06

Is it lair in the Alexandra Gazette 10 publish
as "retralit' the frs. part d MIR. Parons
speech, which wilhdraws Inc charge against Fill.
more on s'ash point1 Tac Gazette. should
have adts! that Mr. 7. wen on 10 show ;ha,
Fillmore, on accouu, o: his Objectionable OPT
mons not disavowed. was utterly unworthy OF ,he
support oil the South,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-06
CA ITAl,

Some weeks since In New York Evening Post
published and sloaled yer an invitation from
Gainesville, Alabama to Jno. Van Buren,, TO a
grand free soil dinner ube given in Alabama on
the 22t October. Thaoaper and John Van Blu
rem boasied con,iderabl of lie 'carnestness nd
lrankness" OF the Tree ill party in The Soulh.
II appears from an admirably written letter in the
Union, that the names gnei 10 the letter of invi-
taton are those OF nan in the Pcniteniary
for life, a thief in jaland another fellow nov.
enjoying The largest litIty and The "!reesl SOL
in parts unkno wn. Somuch Tor lree-soiIism in
TIC South
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-06

The question then required on the adoption OF
the resolution, as amended by Captain Wiley's
suggestion being accepted b. Mr.. Giles and
tho Chair decided by the sound that il was car
ried in the affirmative. A division was called
for by Mr.. Bottom, who then withdrew the
CALI and no di2ision being had, the.ffth resolu-
ton was declared 10 be adopted in the follow
ing words:
5 Resolved, That both these nominees are
the firm and avowed opponents of the unjust,
sectional and dangerous scheme, known as the
Wilmot Provso; aud of "any plan or doctrine
which in any way interferes with the right
of the citizens of any State 10 possess and en-.
joy all their property in any territory which
may be acquired by the Union, as fully, com
pletely and securely as citizens Of any other
State shall enjoy theirs y
On motion, it was ordered that the foregoing
proceedings and resolutions be published in the
Democratic papers of Richmond and Peters
burg.
After the proceedings of the meeting were
concluded, and as il was about to adjourn, at
the request of MIR. Harvic, consent was given
TO entertain motion by DR.. Thomas Meaux-a
worthy and intelligent gentleman of The Wing
party which he desired 10 address through the
meeting to all the citizens of the county, ire
spectiye of party.
DR. Meaux then came forward, and with a
few remarks offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That the people of Amelia county,
irrespective of party, be, and they are hereby,
earnestly requested TO meet in primary assem-
bly, at the Court House on the Goth day of Oc-
tober next, being County Couri day, with the
view Of expressing their united sentiments on
The questions which have been raised in regard
TO the institution Of slavery, and especially in
regard TO the unjust and dangerous proposition
10 exclude slavery and slave owners from the
territories Of the Union; and to instruct our re
preventative in Congress upon these important
questions.
On motion, it was ordered that the Editors Of
the Democratic and Wing papers of Richmond,
aud Petersburg be requested 10 insert this reso.
luton as notice Of the proposed meeting.
On motion, the meeting then adjourned.
JOHN T. BOTTOM, Chairman.
Z
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-06

The Philadelphia News (Taylor) says ita Inc
election OF Johnston, The Wing candidate for &c
vernon in Pennsylvania, will "ensure he el.s,i,n
oil the ilnslIons Taylor, and carry dis,nay an
despair INFO The ranks Of Cass, demagosneism ami
aarery" Has grateful such rcsn, mus, be -
Southern Wings! Who will say that a, The
North TayloTsm and slavery are net ideni
cal
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-06

A grand rally Of the Democracy between
three ant tour thousandl took place al Taz.w,I Il
Court House on The 20ih u, TIE editors Il the
Jeffersonv'e De ao'rai "nrver had The pleasure
before OF behoIting in these mountains su2h an
immense assembIase OF the son, Of DEMOCRACY.
Gen. A. Chapman, OF Monroe, zen haincd Inc
audience ior ionT hours win an effective anGp
eriul sneech =
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-06
C. w. DABNEY Ch,m,n.
A VOICE FROM ftiE GRAVE


Before an eie On, the people have right 10
know all he opinions OF caadi !ate IN ;eierence
10 public matters Any thing like evasion or con-
cealment nhder such Circumstances especial Y
in one eeiiug the high office o; President. is a
doLIs npaLals-a fraud upon The rights OF The cleo
tors. G-neral Taylor has stadinusy conce a;ed
his opinions On Some oil the most absorbing and
vital Que.ions oi the day iii the Nor:h he is
held up az being opposed 10 the extension OF sla
very while al the Son h bis frle0ds are driven 10
the alternative OF presenting his two hundred
slaves, and his position, as evidence that he is
eouad on Ibis subject. Notwths. andins these
opposing claims 10 him on the part OF his own
trtends in the two sections, sill Gen. Taylcr is
as silent as deah.
The departed patrio, and statesman, Andrew
Jackson, bias lei, his warning voice 10 his c"uE-
trymeI, urging Them not To trust any man VINO
Will moi frankly avow his principles previous 10
an election. Lsten 10 his words OF wisdom and
admonl.ion:
Il say. again, ieiiow.ci,;zens, remember The
fate OF ancient Rome, and VOTE PoR NO caspl-
DATE ,oho aoiI not tell p0a a0ut Mc + aaknss. of an
inaepeadnt freeman tn principles rpOn ,ciiss, II
elect he wiu adaintSer yo.r goper ..ment.
That man DESERVES TO BE A SLAVE who
would vote for MUM CANDIDATE, ,e,here
his liberties are al staks."-IAoriox Argn,
At he las! accounts from the Texas the Tay-
Tor mea were trying 10 chase up four men who
wou'a 60 Tor Taylor electors. They had found
one only. Il is thought they will have 10 get The
Louisiana electors 10 cast the vote OF Texas; as
I hey did Al the Wits Convention.
Appointments BY tie Gore,noy of K,s,a;o
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-06
Appo,ntments bu be Gore.ror "a Kl,elnia.

z1PPU.'t.H'eHeS 0y nc U0tE7TN Of FUSIHsU.
John J. Plume, OF Newark, New jersey, and
John Mackay, of Covingloo, Kenton county,
Kentucky, Commissioners for their respective
States, 10 take dispositions, acknoU Judgments OF
deeds, &c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-06

TN CHASCERY-VIaG,S AT Rules hsld IN inc
Clerks Office Of the Circuit Superior Court oil "a"
and Chancery for the county of King William, a. ,ss
Court-holss, on Monday, the 7th day OF August, no
ZACHARY Lewis, Complainant;
against .,
Bsrzllla Graves, William l.. Graves, Solomon G'as's,
= Graham and Frances his wife, lvefson bfooA'
and John Brookes, ead, r.,
The defendants sbay. named not having enhfea shei
apo.arance and given security, accofdhap ne s.' -
Assembly and The rules OF - court anu o,
w ,,a.,l II il ordered, that the soid de-
.pdants d" APPEAR here on me r,s day Of The M.
erg and answer the original and amended bl. Of tns
nd tina, copy Of this order he ion"i'h
,.d m ,oms newspaper published In tho city Of
Richmond, aud continued FOR two months suc1oeri.eiy,
I copy thereof posted n the front door OF inc
corrt house fthis county.
Copy-Teste,
.,z-,yam o POLLARD, ID c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-06

"Elon." Rufus Choale, Of Massachusetts, apo.
logisin2 t,r the want Of Taylor "Plallorm, "
said that il was 'tbc same on which The elder
Adams was elected" The admins'ra ion oi he
''eldsr Adams" vas he mos, ryfannical and b.
gnied thai ever disgraced the country. II was old
fashioned Federalism.
We presume he above explains what Tay +
meant when he said ha! he should be guided h.
'the earlier Presidents"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-06

IN CUANCERY.--ViaGis AT Rules aeld IN tbe
Cirrs's Office Of the Superior Court Of C'nesry 'ot
the Richmond Circuit, tho 10th day Of hngust, zee
Arnistead mosby, fiaih'ih'
n,nIsI Hosbv and other Defendants
The defendant above named not having entered his
appearance and given security according 10 the act OF
mbly and the rules OF this Court, and II appearing
by satisfactory evidence that he Is not an inbabsnto Of
this Commonwealth II Is ordered that the said defend
ant do appear The rules be- held for the said CONT
on tie first Monday in November next and answer inc
bills Of The plaintiff; and that copy Of this order he
forthwith inserted IN some newspaper published ~ me
city of Richmond months snccessivey and po.'
ed Al the front door Of Stale Court house, in he
said city, ACopy-Trste,
aug ir-ew2m p. ROBERTS, CLERK.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-06

IN CHASCERI-IIRGI AT Rules held m the
Clerks Office OF thu Circuit superior Count OF Law
and Chancery for Gloucester county, on Monday, The
TN day of August, lci-:
Wam G. Wait, who well iof himseils
FOR all nlh,r creditors al William Z. Booker. dereas,d
against plaintiff:
Mat. ~. Kemp. late Sheriff and Committee Admins
traitor III The Estate Of Cary Eookrr deceased and 81
IN. Estate oi William e. Booker, deceased Nancy
Booker, wido. of Cary Booker, deceased, J"bn v,
button anu ,.ifr, William Jones' Henry Srif' aha
Defendants.
The defendants, Henry Sears and wife, not having
entered their appearance and given security ass"'u"
10 the acl of assembly and III. rules 81 I'M, Court a
il appearing by satisfactory evidence iha they afr ~"
inhnuitants ii tins Commonwealth, on motion ~ u's
plaintiff by his attorney, IL IS Uni-ted, That th' say
defendants DO appear at the rules 10 be heid 10 We
Clerks Office of said Court, the fr,t MONDAY ~
40, eber next, and The plaintiffs bill; and tha
a copy Of this der be forthwith inserted IN some new
paper published IN The city OF Richmond, for two noh'
successveiy, and posted al the iron, door OF 'e .ou
house Of this county Cppy-Ieste,
Sep: I-cw2m john CARY, {.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-06

John II Foster and other Defendants.
The defendant above named not having entered his
appearance and gsr security, according TO the ac Of
Assembly and the rule Of this Court, and II appearing
by satisfactory evidence that he Is not nlbtan Of
this Commonwealth u is ordered, that the said DE-
frndani do appear The rules To be- held fn the saId
Cont on the first Monday Ia November next, and an
swrr bin Of the pIainll- ana that copy Of tbs
order he forthwith inserted IN some newspaper publish
ed in The city of Richmond for two months successive.
w. and posted al tho iront door of The State Court house,
IN the s.id city. COpy-Trst
Ann Is-cw2m POWlJATAN ROBERTS, ok.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-06

IN observation-disclosures AT Rules held In thu
i Clerks Office uf the Superior Court Of Chano.y
for the Richmond Circuit the 10th day Of August ISIS
Samuel : Saunders, Plaintiff:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-06

TO MR.. HAhlBERLAYNE POLLARD.
s you are a non rssdent OF the STATE OF Virginia,
n YOU are hereby notified that shall proceed, the
10Th day Of October cIs, IT the sfice OF M-sss Day
L Robertson in the city Of Richmond, IN the stsr Of
virginia. between the hours OF O'Clock, NJ. and D
o'clock NJ of That day, 10 take the dispositions Of Df
William Gainrs, John Meredith SC 10 be used as
evidence in my behalf, before Commissioner John
Shore in stating account directed by the Circuit
Superior Court OF Chancery for thr Richmond Circuit,
in i suit in Chancery pending therein, between Robert
Pollard myself &C, piainutls, and Robert Z Pase,
YOURSELF &c, defendants; and II, from any cause, the
said dapostions be not taken or concluded the ssd
10Th DAG Of October the taking thereof Will be ronli-
nued from day 10 day, nj the place, and between tho
hours iir-taurssald
You are also notified that the said Commissioner ha-
appointed The Path October 1915 for stating the account
above mentioned al his uilrr, THE city OF Richmond
S@otl5-cw5w TfIOS II TALlAFERRO.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-06

for the Richmond Circuit the 10th day Of August sis;
Samuel : Saunders, Plainuh:
against
Isaac Stevens, Francis Fisher and William Parker,
a,. merchants and tDers trading under the hIm ana
style Of Stevens Fisher and Company the said Francis
Fisher in his individual character, and Plzarfo I'd
munds and Beverly Grant, late partners, under the
firm and style Of r Edmunds and Company, and other
Defendants.
The defendants above-named not having entered
their appearance ard given security, according 10 the
net Assembly ana the rules Of this Court, and APP
bearing By satisfactory evidence thathey ara mol iha-
hiirts Of this Commonwealth II ~ ordered, that me
sad def Riants do appear al the rules IL he held nf
the said Court ON the FIRST Monday IN November nrf,
ard answer ,hr amended bill Of the plaintiff aud that
cory ri th- order be forthwith ns ried IN some news
paper published in tn city OF Richmond for Two months
successfully, and posted al the front door oi The state
Court mouse, III tr said CITY.
Copy. Te-i-,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-06

IN observation-disclosures: AT Rules held IN The
Clerks Office Of The Superior Court OF Chanc-iy or
the Rio nond Cifcmt the l0th day of August, 1915
Reuben NJ West and L@onora his wife, Executor and
Execu,rx Of John Lewis, deceased, Plaintiffs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-06
DR.. gEACa's AMERICAN PRACTICE O.

A Copy-Tes,e, K. a. FRENCH, c. {
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-07-27
TOR cAyE.

"a FARM ~ 30 Acres lsinr on ihc
Gs8 mississippi river SIX miles below paven.
port, having seaie twenty acres under cn'fiya-
ton, the remainder being mostly timber which
owing 10 the scarcity nj fuel In the neinhhoriood
adds realty II is value. There il niso n coal
mine eonvcaientto the liver where coal will rea-
Oily bring ten cents per bushc, never filling
streams runs ;afnnr.i The body Of the farm which
IS as supplied with excellent springs.
Ton person DESTROYS Of making safe md
prohtasaie investment. this farm presents rare in-
ducemenis. iar further particulars enquire OF
II MILLER, Land Agent
March iG:h. 1915.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-07-27
BRIEF Memoir OF GENERAL TAYLOR.

BRIEF MEMOIR OF GENERAL TAYLOR
Zachary Taylor was born In the county Of
Orange in Virginia. He removed to Ken
lucky in early life with bis father. 10
1908 he received commission from Pres
ident jefferson Of Licutenancy in the 18th
infantry. He soon after became captain.
In 1872, while in command OF Fort Harri-
son, with bu, a handful Of men, he was nj :
tackled by a force OF $50 Indians, whom he
repealed in the most gallant and soldieriv
manner. In the Black Hawk war OF 1882,
Taylor, then a Licutcnan, Colonel, was us.
signed TO the command Of the regular troops
81 Gen. A,kinson's army. la 1897 he wns
ordered with his regiment TO Florida, where
he served with distinction, and showed
himself faithful, efficient officer. lie re.
ceved tho brevet Of Brigadicr General in
consequence On the 2S,h of May. 1915,
be was ordered by the Secretary of War to
hold his troops in readiness to move into
Texas 10 repel invasion either Of the Mexi-
cans or lndians. The Mexican war follow.
ed; aud the battles Of Rcsaca de la Palma.
Montcry and Euena Vista made Ia, lor the
most noted man OF the war. In November
1S4S, General raylor WAS elected rrcsl.
dent Of the United States, md rudcr his
administration the country became .again
peaceful, prosperous and happy.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-07-27

FAcrs ABOUT DIGESTION. Wheat is the
most nu,ricions o! III substances cxccp, oil !;
containing ninety five parts OF nl,rimcn,
10 Eve Of waste matter. DR.. peas, nuts
and barley are nehrls as nu.rcioi;s ms wheat.
Garden Vegetables stand lowest on the list,
inasmnch az they contain. when fresh, a
large portion ol water The quantity OF
wnsie matter il more than eight -,enths oi
tho whole. Veal is tho most uutriciaus -
then fowls. then beef, lost pork. The mo.,
nutricions fruits are pl,ms. grapes, aprieds,
peaches. gooscborrrs and melons. OF all
the articles of food, boiled rice is diaested
in the shortest time-an hour. As il also
contains og't.tcn,hs II nnlrcious matter,
il il valuable substance ri diet. Apples,
ifswect md ripe nYe next in order. Ven.
ism is 6ipesied almost MS snon rs nipples.
Roasted potatoes IRE diccsied in half the
time required BIS tie same vegetable boiled
which occupy three hours and u hnlf-more
than beef or mutton. Bread nccnpys trcc
hours and ha!f-an hour more than il re-
quired by the same article raw. Turkey
and goose are converted in Two hours mud
half-an hour and n hill sooner than
chicken. Roasted veal and pork, aud sal.
ted beef, occupy five hours md n half-,hc
longest Of all articles of food. Amer. Jour.
Of Agriculture and Science,
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-07-27
LANDS FOR SALE,

SEvERAL tracts of Land D. good quail
- i'y and we'll located, near Davenport, tor
sale at bargain. one tract OF l6O acres; one
OF 100 acres ono .! 70 acres; and two Vi W acres
each.
Now is the time TO purchase, for lands are
now n, their lowest possible rates, as the IN.
proyements now going on in this vicinity, and
those 10 be commenced the coming spring, VIII
have tendency 10 enhance the pncc OF ianos
and town lots from 90 to 80 per cent. within "a
months; and the advantages and market that
will he created Tor grain by the erection OF the
woexicnsve Steam Mills, now about being com
pletcd, will and has already materially advan-
ced the price Of adjacent lands aud town prop
crty; and ms healthy and confidential feeling
now prevails amoncs, proprietcrs OF real estate,
we need not look Tor nor fear relapse. ha, on
the contrary eypect a steady advance and rapid
improvement: ;agoughout scot, county.
\. G.. FULTON.
! Davenport, October olst, l3l7. a-,f
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-07-27
All Articles Warranted.

y. BLACKSTONE. Commission and Foswarslins
Merchant, No 4, Olive street. il nnr Agent ant
all orders address to him or US Wi! be promp,l,
attended to-
CGNNEnY g. CARLISLE.
January 9th. ,3i8 20-bm
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-07-27
FOR SALE.
"a ONE-uALr of the well

- = known. fast running. light
draughtStca,ncr Clermon. No. @: Terms liber-
al. Cash would not be reiused--or would be
exchanged for real estate. For further ,nforms-
ton please enquire Of the Clerk on hoard.
Nav 18th. l8l8. 37-n
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-07-27

0AVlNG made arrangements for ron
d66 slant supply Of LAsp WARRANTS, will be
able 10 furnish my quantity 10 persons wishing
10 sell them again. or 10 locate for themselves.
on the most satisfactory terms
also attend to locating warrants for settlers
or those from u distance. n make entries IN a I!
the land Offices in the State. Persons DESTROYS
o, making entries ar locations can hive their bu-
siness attended TO with fidelity and despatch.
In several years experience ms Land Agent, !
have acquired thorough knowledge OF the Pc
culiar advantages OF different locations, and fiat
ter myself that my facilities arc such as TO ena lie
me 70 give the most perfect satisfaction 10 those
who may favor me with their pa,ronay
Being furnished with maps and register OF
all lands entered and uneniered in the State. 1
vii! be pleased to give gra,ui,ous information 10
those who desire u An experienced Surveyor
is connected with ms Agency
! will attendt To renting farms, houses and lots.
and paying taxes on all property tina, may be in
trusted 10 my care.
4. II. MILLER, Land Agent.
Davenport, March 10th. I8lS.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-07-27

HARD TO CnoosL.-The Locns hive
now the choice between Cass aud Van b.
rem, and il makes very little difference
which shey vote for. They IRE in the si,u-
alton oftl,c traveller al the crossroads -
"Etranger. which il the way to
village?" "There's two roads," respon.
ded the fellow. "Well, which 10 the hes, n
"Aint much difference; both on 'em very
bed Take which you will. afove you've
sos halfway you'll wish you'd tuck 10th
e."