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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-05-26
RICH ON ID, VA.
Friday Morning. May 26, 1879.
GEN. LEWIS CASS,
(OF CHG NJ

WI
THE NOMINEE OF TIE DEMOCRATIC Ma.
TIoNAL CONVENTION FOR THE otfioH ~
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
We learned by Telegraph yesterday evening
that the Democratic Convention had no'h'nd'eu
Gen. Lewis Cass for the office OF President 0i VIC
United Sla.cs-he receiving i79 votes ou' o'
254-nine more than two.Ihirds OF that pody'
We congratulate the country and The Demo-
cratic party upon this grand result. Inc man VIM
has stood in the front rank Of our party 10 INC PC.
maize of the United States, sustaining upon al
occasions, with signal ability, he proln'neh.
measures Of Inc present Administrator, ana
vigorously and successfully meeting IT'S ioes-
the man whose fame stands recorded IN Inc an
mails OF his counlry's hisory-as The brave and
gallant soldier in the late war with Great bri-
tain-as The able representative Of ms natioh al
the Court of France, ioiling by his Skill and dipio-
macy the European nations in forming Tue de-
signed quinluple Treaty-this is The man Inc
Democratic Convention presents 10 The PEG.
pie OF The country and 10 The Democracy 10
rally upon. Pure ani spolless in his character
as a man and as a slslesman-lhe field and The
cabinet can both lay claim to him-he is emphati-
cally a civil-m%ilitary man. While ne is no! I'M
acquainted with milit;ry, he is we'll fitted by edu-
cation for civil stations. In the thrilling language
ofone OF The orators inthe Convention, (Mr. Hum
phreys,) we present 10 The people Of The United
States
Zone standing win one foot on the lakes, and
with the other producing an effect in France
whose character is a, pure and unsullied as the
Alpine fower on the bosom OF the eternal snow.
[Great applause. One who, al the darkest Pc
riod OF our history, in The war OF 1872, when
treason slalked al monday even in The streets OF
The capital OF the nation. [Applause, in which
The remainder of the sentence was lost. Born
of humble parentagein the State OLE New Ham
shire, we behold him going forth as a pioneer to
The Wesl on his own hook; and there, on the very
frontiers Of civilized life, we witness the display
of that selt.reliance- That sturdy independence OF
characteristic indomitable perseverance, which
| afterwards raised hin step by step 10 high oihces
in The Stale, and nov surrounded him with an
overwhelming sentiment OF popular lavor."
We have no. heard how the matters in reie-
Ference TO The New York delegation have been
adjusted, nor anything definite in regard 10 the
Vice Presidency. Eumor speaks OF Stevenson,
Mason, Butler, King, &c.
In conclusion, we mus, say we were never IN
finer spirits. With our flag TO The breeze, upon
which are inscribed the known and weIl.defined
principles Of our parly-and with a man every
way worthy OF his country and our cause-re-
speclcd al home and honorei abroad-vicloTy
| gain asSuredly awaits US
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-05-26
T7E RICHMOND ENQUIRER.

~nression is entertained that the Proc, so",MEds
Yesterday This we are in the DARK by the
r, MI was the result Of inlimida.,u par n.rt;.
mob through General Courlais and o'aol pa"
Yans of the minority. ounromisc has
taken place between the contendlng par. s;z. aau
that three Consuls will be proPose1' sdrn RoI.
martine, Dupont, Ode 7 Eure) and ,a;,i L sa,isfr rU NO
lin. Such a coalition, however, VIII 'a''''' ~
party. r .rroro, and fifteen
other IDENTITIES met to-day, TO organize ~ Ca
IRENE left of the Assembly. ora,n
The Provisional Government VIII No, oau.i
the assembly of the Army of the APPS W. ns -
quired by the Milan Government or Oy on''''S
Albert. 49,. e., ,be p,as;.
depcy of The Assembly, and The Secretaries an.
nounced as The result-Mons. Buchez 39O vo'es'
Yulat 234, Reemb 81.
The insurgents are still masters oil sheyes'
Order reigns in the midst of disorder.
Another despatch from Paris says, ID conir-
nation Of the above
The National Assembly met at noon, ana an
election took place for President, when NJ bu'
chez was chosen. Paris is tranquil.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-05-26
ARRIVAL OF THE HERMANN.

Correspondence of The Bait. Patriot.-By Telegraph
NEW YORK, May PHO P. M.
The steamer Hermann arrived of Sandy Hook
Yesterday morning, when she encountered a
dense fog, which prevented her reaching New
York until Today. She brings over a large car
go and seventy passengers. The Hermann sail
ed from Southampton on the 9th, and spoke The
steamer Washington on her outward passage on
The Shall on board were well. She brings
fresh from the Pyramids of Egyp'.
AT Paris on the 9Th all was quiet, and at
London on the 9th there was no change in the
state of political or commercial affairs, from
what they were when the Caledonia left.
The following telegraphic announcement
from Paris, is the latest intelligence from the
French Capital, received by the Hermann. 1t
is rather imperfect, and unsatisfactory.
PARIS, Friday Night, May S.
Considerable uneasiness prevails, and an i'm.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-05-26

ssThus marked was a member Of former
Chambers, but not of the late Chamber. M.
Moderate republicans, understood TO entertain The
opinions of The majority of The Provisional Co.
vernmenf, u. Ultra democrats, communists,
&c, &c, understood to coincide with The minoti.
ty OF the Provisional Government. 6. Members
OF the Provisional Government. @. Memoe oil
the Provisional Cabinet. ?Doubtlnl.
titus appears that the "a members for the de-
partment OF the Seine may be classed as follows
Moderates "a. ultra democratic, &C., !; doubtful
s. There are among them - ex-deputies, =
journalists, S ouvrieIs or operatives, l Catholic
clergyman, and Protestant clergyman.
Amoog The members elected are three p~relaies
of the Catholic church, namely, the Archbishop
Of Paris, for Aveyron; the Bishop OF Quimper,
for Finislerre; and the Bishop OF Orleans, for the
Lozere.
The Bishop of Langres and several ecclesias.
tics have also been elected in the Morbihan.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-05-26
IMpoRTANr FROM MEXICO.

REJECTION OF TREA TY.
We publish below, from The Charleston Cou-
rier, highly important news from Mexico. The
intelligence Of the rejection Of The Treaty was re.
ceived by express 10 that paper "a hours in adj
vance of the mail. The accounts received by
this mail confirm those published yesterday
The news, however, is still conlradiclory-and
we await with some Impotence further Details
which may be expected this morning.
The reader will also find annexed interesting
intelligence from Yucalan. Twill be remembers
cd, however, that we have already published fatsT
accouns from this distracted Stale, which re-
present the treaty as having been broken-lhe
towns OF Ilurbide, Cibalchen and Bacalar had
been taken after much bloodshed, and that in
every direction the terror-stricken inhabitants
were flying towards the sea coast, closely pursued
by the ruthless savages.
From the !Mobils Herald aud 1ribunc, May Is ]
ny TELEGRAPH.
NEW ORLEANS, May 10, SIP. NJ.
Th, Steamship Eudora has arrived below with
later news from Vera Cruz. She sailed thence
ON The l2,h inst. She was hailed by a tow boat
on The river, which reports that The treaty has
been rejected by The Congress OF Mexico. ),
In Yucalan hostili,ies have been resumed, and
another cruel massacre by the lntians is reported.
There have been 1000 bales OF cotton sold
10 day, The market is sleadier. Middlings sold
a, Sc; good SIC. Flour lower, Illinois S4lia Sd
per barrel. No change in other articles.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-05-26
minee OF The Baltimore Convention

AID TO ENGLAND.-The ship St. George,
for Liverpool, took a hundred stout Pennsylvania
hogs, said 10 be the first detachment OF the rife
brigade.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-05-26
(From The New Orleans Picayune May IS.
LATE y IMPORTANT FROM YUCATAN.

By the arrival last evening OF The Yucatan
schooner A parecida, Capt. EspinoIa, we are in
possession of late and highly interesting in,elli-
gence from Yucatan, which will afford much
pleasure 10 those who have been lamentins The
troubles that have occurred on that coast. The
Aparecida lett Campeachy on The 2nd inst and
Sisal ON the lllh, and brings US dates from
Merida oil The 29lh ullimo. The reports con-
tanned in The papers and the verbal information
furnished ourieporter by Capt. Espinola are m
what al variance, and we are a lille al a loss TO
reconcile them. LA Union" OF Merida, OF the
25,h April, publishes a treaty Of peace concluded
on The 18Th OF April, al Zucacal, by Commission.
ers appointed by Sr. ID. Miguel Barbachano, Co.
vernon OF Yucatan, and commissioners appointed
by D. Jacinio Pat, commander .in.chief of the
revolied Indians, and ratified by both parties on
The 23d of April, Al Tecul.
Captain Espinola reports, however, that on
the day he left Sisal, news was received TO the
effect that Pat. with his forces, were within
eight leagues of Merida, from which he judged
that tranquility haG not been restored, but that
hostili,ies had again been renewed II is quite
probable that Pats forces were remaining 10 the
vicinity of Merida until the terms Of the treaty
were complied with, and in accordance with the
9Th article. Captain E. also reports that about
twenty eight vessels from different nations were
of the coast, removing the inhabitants oil Yucca.
tan to Campeachy. We strongly incline TO the
belief thai the treaty concluded the difficulties,
as the insurgents seem to have had every thing
that they desired granted them by the commits
%sioners.
We have not room for The whole treaty, but
furnish our readers with a synopsis of il, by
which it will be perceived that great conces-
sions have been made by the authorities.
La Union has a long editorial article upon the
subject, and %rejoices al the establishment of
peace, complimenting Governor Barbachano
upon his promp,ness in ratifying it:
ART. /. Abolishes the personal tax upon
whites as well as Indians, from the ages of six
teen 10 seventy years.
2. Establishes the baptismal fee at three reals
and the marriage fee al ten reals for whites as
we'll as Indians.
3. Accords 10 the Indians the privilege o~fclear-
ing The mountain lands for agricultural pur.
poses; permits them TO establish their ,anekas at
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-05-26

MAINE FOR WOODBURY.-A Lesisla.
tive Convention, assembled at Augusta on The
10Th, declared Hon. Levi Woodbury. 10 be The
first choice of the Democracy of Maine for can
didale for President of the United States. i, was
iurIher voted lha, the Convention support the no.
minee of The Raliimnre Convention.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-16
CAPT. HARPER'S REPLY.
DIR AND Fellow cITIzENs:-

DIR AND FELLOW CIrIZENs:-
oh Dehalf OF my late associates in arms. the Ar,
gus'a volunteers, most cordially thank Won for
'"e warm and generous welcome with which Won
stce' our return amongst You 1t is indeed grail
lying 10 us, thus TO be received by our fellowcoun-
uyi"e,' we have not forgotten--we cannot for
se,' 'ne aiiec'ionaie regard and earnest solicit
tuuo WHICH 'hey manifested towards us on our de-
parlure now more than nineteen months aoo =
Then, all, with US, was animation and en,brs?as,,
we confidently believed that our destination wac
e line oil operations against the capitol of Mexico
a'u we were eXuting In the prospect uf the bril-
aht career which was before u.s. But We wore
disaPpolnted-sadlyd disappointed Another service
was assigned us, which, while it involved all the
nafdship and prlyaon Of the soldiers life. had but
iew vi us compromising excitemens. Still we
oiaiui 10 nave done our duty, our whole duty 10
our country, In every situation in which we
have been placed; and that our service has not
been unattended by suferings and dangers. our
tNlhned ranks but too mournfuily show. Ten Of
our beloved comrades lie buried beneath the soI ~
heAico and sixteen more had 10 be DISCHARGED
stricken and disabled by disease. OF the latter
nearly all, believe, have returned TO their homes
amongst you But the missing dead Alas how
Shall l speak of them? Noble men !-althoupb
they died not as the soldier would wish to die-np-
on the battle feld--ihey sacrificed tbei, lives I,
"
In conducting back 20 you, then, fellow ciiizens
THIS remnant of the gallant band which led forth
from your midst, feel proud consciousness that
We nave done nothlng-omitted nothino-witb
which we may justly reproach ourselves. True.
we BRING back to you no laurcls, plucked from the
llery edge OF battle, TO wreath aRresh the brow ne
our time honored and patriotic old county but this
as have intimated before, has been our msfnr,nne
not our fault. Ours has been the more arduous
but less glorious duty of guarding fields which the
valor of others had already won but thai ,ye rvere
able TO maintain our discipline and our eAiciencv
Tor so long PERIOD under such circumstances a.
md the ravages OF disease and death more terrible
Than the havoc of battle, affords the HIGHEST proof
OF the patriotic devotion and soldierly qualities of
our men. II then, fellow citizens. we brine b,cL
to you no laurels. we bring to you no reproacb Snr
proudly and confidently can I say, that wherever
'he name OF VIRGINIA has been heard-whether
upon the plains or among the mountains of Mexico
1t stands associated with the humane. tho osi
liant and so'dierly bearing Of her sons.
Again thank you, fellow citizens. for vour Con
erous welcome, and you, sir, as their organ for the
KIND, and faiterng manner in which YOU have dis.
charged the duty assigned you. Be assured sir.
that your words of appreciation ard Of extorstior,
are duly appreciated by us, and that the Auousts
Volunteers, whether as citizens or as soldiers ara
proud TO recognize IN you friend
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-16
LIVES OLE CASS

Gen. Cass and his friends have found it essen
tally necessary TO his political salvation to publish
some five or six lives Of him. In 1912 he express
ed himself strongly for protective tariff, but i'm
1910 found that doctrine becoming unpopular
with his party. SO to tho North he shows a life
with his tariff letters from France, and to the
South his advocacy OF the tariff of '46. He was in
favor OF the Nilmot proylso when he was only
Senator from Michigan, but as prospective candi-
date Tor the Presidency he writes the Nicholson
letter, and circulateS it in the South He has also
turned topSy turvy on the question of internal i'm
proVement, and all these turnings and twstings
are being the death OF him. as lie is now splashinp
about, he knows not exactly where. He falls over
everything he touches, and reminds us Of the poor
fellow lii Cleveland who returned home one nigh,
somewhat ''obfusticaed,' and concluded that. if
he could manage to get from his room door to the
bed, where his wife was soundly sleeping, he
would be safe. He opened the door and made
plunge for the bed but unfortunately there was a
cradle in the way and he fell over it. Upon gain
ing an erect position, equilibrium was estab-
liShed, he went over ii backwards in an equally
summary manner. Again, he struggled TO his feet
and went head foremost over the bower of infant
happiness. At length with the fifth fall, his pa
tlence was exhausted, and the obstacle was vet to
be overcome. In desperation he cried out 10 his
sleeping partnor-'Wife Wife, How MANY cr,-
dies haze you got in the house? Ive fallen over
FIVE and here's another right before me. "-WheeL
inc Times
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-16
Col. A. M. MITCHELL, Cincinnati, Ohio.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. ,
August 7, 1913.

august q, 1910.
The following named Commissioners have been
appointed by the Executive 10 superinend the cleo
ton of Electors for President and Vice President
OF the United States pursuant to law:
Aileghany-Wm. G. Holloway, Isaac Steele, J +.
Callahan.
Angusta-Thomas J. Niche, Benz. Crawford,
and ID. w. Patteson.
Bath-John Brockenbrough, Samuel V. Gate
wood, and Charles l.. Francisco
Greenbrier- Samuel Price, VIM. b. Calwell
and VIM Smith
Observation-Disclosures H. Byrd, John Sittington,
and Adam Stevenson.
Pendleton-Georgo w. Dice, Benz. Hner and
VIM. Mccoy.
Pocahontas-Samuel M. Gay, VIM. Cackley,
and b. Ialman.
Randolph Washington J. Long Jonas Crane,
and David Golf
Rockbridge-S. Med. Reid, j. c. Paxton and
Mathew White.
Rockingham-G George Chrisman, Edward III.
Smith and Anderson Moflett.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-16
A FINANCIAL OPERATION OF GEN
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES DEVELOP
MENT-LOOK AT THIS

Under the above caption, the Louisville Journal
asserts that in 1896, Lewis Cass. then Secretary
of War, Henry Hubbard, United States Senator.
f. O. j. Smith, Francis NIarkoe, ir., and Ramsay
Mcllenry, all these OF Washington, formed them
selves into an association, under the title of the
"Nesern Land Association" for the purpose of
speculation in Western Land
Mr. Secretary Cass the chief of the speculotors.
paid in $4,000. and others paid in $lOO .OOO.-
The plan was 10 enter lands, and then hold them
up for large increase Of value. Mr. Cass. as Sec
rotary OF War, having important advantages over
private individuals, was invested with the control
of the whole business-he selected his own auents
to enter the lands, agreeing TO be responsible for
their acts.
Large purchases were made under the direction
OF the War Secretary, and he continued TO have
the management for years.
At length the members of the comnanv her,n 70
suspect that all was not right and they applied TO
Zen. lass Tor information without success A con-
suliation was had, and Henry Hubbard. now the
Cub Treasurer at Boston, was appointed to invest,
gate the matter
Mr. Hubbard opened correspondence with Gen.
lass, but getting no satisfactory information. he
wrote final letter asserting that Lewis Cass ..was
rascal, under which charge Gen. Cass was ouiet
ana silent, ana TO TINS day the association has not
been able 10 get anything out of him.
Such Is the substance of the CHARGES in the .ou
isvle journal, and which the editors say they are
authorised TO make, by member of the COMPANY
gentleman who paid $4,000 into the hands of
Gen Cass or his agent, and has never received anv
thing IN return. Most men would say it was cen
surable for the Secretary of War to engage in spec
ulations In government lands, as he could use his
Official station TO the detriment of Others and to his
own advantage, but ift be true, as charged, that
this governmental officer also acted unfairly and
dishonesty towards his associates. the business
transaction deserves an odious Immortality"
IL no sense OF PToprlety could restrain Gen Cass,
while member Of President Van Buren's Cabinet
from becoming the chief OF an association of Land
NonoPollsts, what can restrain him from like spec
ulatlons if he were President?
The editors OF the journal say that they have
sent Gen CasS paper containing these CHARGES.
That he may answer, or authorize some one TO an
swer them. Let lis see if the "Dose and coD(u
sion" is too great for him to be heard. Cinc;nuot;
Gazette.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-16
ANOTHER RoORBACK NULLIrIED.


The Locofoco journals in the Western States,
have asserted that Gen, Taylor had purchased land
west of the Rio Grande, and forwarded $4,000
10 Washington City to purchase $50 slaves with
which to stock his newly acquired plantation in that
region.
The following letter from Zen. TAYLOR to COL
Mitchell. of Cincinnati, fully aud empha,ically re-
flutes the SANDER;
Baron, RousE, Ls., July IA, 1913.
My Dear Colonet-Your kind letter of the 9Th
ult has been received In reply to your inquiries,
have to inform you that have no land on the
Rio Grande, nor have | sent SIC, 900 or any other
sums, TO the District of Columbia, TO purchase
slaves and trust, that if | had such sum in my
possession, could put it to better use than buy
ing lands on the Rio Grande, or slaves in Wash
ington. Among the many accusations brought
against me, by my opponents, should be much
gratfed 10 learn that they had succeeded in sub
Stimulating the charge that have in my possession
SO large sum, for any purpose, as the above men
toned.
beg that you will not put yourself to any trou-
Bile, to meet the objections urged against Inc by
those opposed TO me, if they are so urouudless as
the one IN question, for when they see fit thus to
disregard the obligations Of truth it is useless TO
contend with them
With my best wishes for your health and sue
cess, remain, very respectfully. your obd't servt
II. TAYLOR
Col. A. NJ MITCuEII Cincinnati Ohm
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-08-16
THE DINNER.

In pursuance of previous arrangements our cit
zens' both OF the town and country had made ample
provisions Tor the welcome of the returned VoIun
un,eers and their entertainment around The social
ooard. Unfortunately. however, the day was most
unproptious and indeed incement Early in the
mornlng heavy clouds, hanging about the horizon.
gave token of the impending storm But regard
less Oh these indications large numbers of our peo
pie, and not few Of the gentle SEX animated by
ah eager desire to do honor to the gallant soldiers
"''o nad done honor to their native county, poured
into our streets during the whole forenoon. Cant.
SHuEY's fine Company the .Mi,hlebrook Rifles
hohored the occasion with their presence and add
ed TO It's interest. Before 10 o'clock the rain was
descending in steady and heavy torrents, and SO
continued throughout almost the whole dav-
Much uncertainty and diversity of opinion existed
as TO what was best TO be done under the circum
stances But timetables having beenprepared in As,'s
Grove, and the bountlul supplies of creature-com-
forts conveyed ihlther, and all things set in order
under the active vigilance of the Committee tho
crowd spontaneously moved in that direction a, the
appointed hour. liza rain-guage could have meas
ured the enthusiasm of the hour, it would have
been found at least equal TO that which anmates
both the great political parties combined.
Arrived on the ground and order restored. the
orator of the day, LIrTLEroN WADDELI.. ESQ
in very excellent address, in which he gave Mt
teTance TO the feelings of the multitude, welcomed
back to our hearts and homes the Augusta VoIun-
teers, officers and men. To this address. Cant
HARPER, on behalf of himself and company. le-
sponded IN soldierly and BETTING terms
We shall not attempt to give any sketch of these
addresses nor Is II necessary, we understand the
Committee have applied for them with view to
their publication
AT the close Of the speaking, and after very brief
demonstration of respect for the viands the crowd
returned 10 town. or gradually dispersed to their
respective homes, so that before sun down our laie
ly throngcd streets presented their usual appear
ance.
In closing our notice of these civic honors and
festivities, we are we do but utter the SEMI
mens of all our readers and of the county at LARGE
In wishing TO every member of the company of Au
gus'a Volunteers health, happiness and prosperity
IN the now resumed vocalions Of civil life.