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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-06-09

VIM. K. Gordon; Esq. has been appointed
Cashier OF the Branch Bank Of Virginia in FIRE.
desieksburg, in place of w. |. Roberts, deceased.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-06-09
For The En0utv


Messrs Editors: Our spring elections are over,
and Virginia, as heretofore in times OF need, has
proven hersel! true 10 the Democratic faith A
large majority OF Democrats will take their seals
in the next Legislature, Gan evidence OF triumph
to Republican princpes) But OF this wish
not now TO speak. There will be before The next
Legislature business OF great importance, and,
amongst other things, our present worthy Cover.
nor is TO have successor. Who is be 10 p
Some good Democrat, am sure We have many
distinguished men who, if elected, would fill The
Office with honor and discharge It's duties with
ability. In this connection will name one who
would fill il with dignity and ability equal al
least TO any that might be his competitor, and
who | know, too, will be highly acceptable 10 a
large portion Of the Republican parry in Virginia.
The atiemp; 10 panegyrize DR.. John Broken.
brough would in me indeed be folly. He is
known throughout the Sale. His name is iden.
tilted with The history oil The Democratic party
As The intimate friend OF Mr.. Jefferson, MIR. Ma
olson and other distinguished members OF The Re
publican party, he may be said 10 be one OF The
founders ofihe Democratic faith. He is CONVEX
SAINT with The history Of hetwo great political par
lies OF the country. He has been for more than
fifty years consistent Democrat, and thi. halt
century has only tended to confirm him in the
faith His literary attainmenis, too have won
for him (as he justly deserves) great distinction;
his pen has been often welded in defence of his
cherished principles; many and heavy are the
blows he has given to the Wing party. Then
let me again say, that he is the man who, if
elected, will be the Governor of the State, of
the whole State, and every portion of the State.
He is sound on the subject Of internal improve.
ments, and all other questions affecting the in
terests of the State. DR.. B is now resident in
the mountains OF Western Virginia; he has turn
ed his attention to agriculture, and in this he
has made as grea! pr, ficiency as he has in every
thing that he has ever undertaken. In his re-
tirement he is satisfied, and desires not to leave
it; but am sure but speak the sentiments Of
many OF the Democratic party. as well as Of his
numerous personal friends, when l say that he
ought 10 be the man elected 10 that important
trust, and thereby prescribe the prescription
that was pronounced against him, few years
since, by his political enemies.
M0ITNTaINEER
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-06-09

VOTE ON THE RATIFICATION OF The
TRGATY.-The Senate Of the United States
having taken off the injunction of secrecy from
its members, we hasten to lay before our read
ers the official statement of the final vote:
YEAs-Messrs. Ashley, Atherton, Bagby,
Bell, Bradbury, Bright, Butler, Calhoun Came
ron, Cass, Clarke, Crltenden, Davis OF Mas
sachusetts Davis of Mississippi, Dayton, Dick
inson, Dix, Downs, Felch, Foote, Greene,
Hale, Hannegan, Hunter, Johnson of Maryland,
Johnson Of Louisiana, Johnson of Georgia
Mangum, Mason, Miller, Moor, Niles, kusk'
Sewer sturgeon, Turney, Underwood and fu-
lee-38.
NAYs-Mes.rs. Allen Atchison, Badger,
Baldwin, Benton, Berlin, Br.ese, Corwin,
Douglas, Lewis. >pruance, Upham, Webster
and w es cott-l4.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-06-09
From the New Orleans Crescent
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.
PASSAGE OF THE TREATY TuR UGH THE

CHAMBER OF DEPUIlES.
By The steamship Eth, Captain Couilard
we have received late aud important news from
The city OF Mexico. BY a note iron our cores
ponJent ''Chaparral," daled on the 2lsl ins'., we
are informed that On the evening Of the 18th,
The treaty. passed The Chamber Of Deputies by
vote OF FIFTY ONE TO THIRTY FIVE This is
much stronger opposition han was anticipated,
As i, will be recolleced that il was asserted there
were but fiji cen members opposed 10 peace.
The following is the note referred -:
CRY OF Mexico, May 81. ls4S.
have bu, a lew moments to say 10 you that
the treaty. ot peace passed through The CHAMBER
of Deputies on The evening OF he 18Th inst, al
quarter past o'clock, by vote OF 81 10 50. "A
letter from Quereiaro says: "You may look Tor
the news in Mexico, OF its passage through The
Senate, BY Monday" 10 morrow
CHAPARRAL.
We NAV, thereloFe-judging from h. contents
of The aboye-expect the very speedy ratification
OF the treaty.
THEMURDER AND BURGLARY CASE
Lieu,s Hare and B. F Dunon, Of the 81 Penn
sylvania Regimen; John Davery Lieut.. Til.
den, 2I Infantry; Serseans B F. Wrasg and
Stewart and private John Wall, were all found
gully OF murder and burglory, and sentenced 10
be hanged.
The Majnr.General commanding approved The
findings and sentences Of The Court but remilten
| i, in The cases OF Sergeanls WIagg and Stewart
an! private Wall who are TO be kept IN close
confinement until The end Of The war, and then
| disnonurably discharged. The others were 10
| have been executed on The 25lh inst.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-06-09
THE wgIG CONVENTION.

II is impossible 10 speculate as 10 The probable
nominee-lhough Gen. Taylors chances seem
to be improving. Many think that, after alb
General Scout may be The man-as compromise
between Taylor and Clay Some OF The Taylor
papers are attempting TO place Old FAC in The
humiialins position of eating up his own words,
Democratic banner., 1848-03-13
ST. LOUIS TOBiCCO WAREHOUSE.

\ authority Of the County Court, the above
ID warehouse has been placed upon The same
footing is other Tobacco Warehouses in this city,
and the subscriber is now prepared TO receive
tobacco at this warehouse, TO he inspected by the
Board of Inspectors, appointed by the State and
county. e.
The subscriber has reduced the charges to
the planter, on tobacco Inspected at his ware
house, to one-haif of what mas heretofore been
paid by them in this city--say from seventy.
five cents to thirty-seven and a half cents per
hogshead; and as soon as the tobacco is sold
and weighed, will pay to the planter the pro-
ceeds ofhi tobacco, without any extra charge.
All tobacco purchased at his house, shall BE-
turned out coopered to the satisfaction Of the
purchaser, and shall be delivered at any time
during the day from sunrise to sunset.
GEORGE w. jerks.
St. Louis March, 18th l848. (4e.)
Seventy-Six, copy one M. -.
Democratic banner., 1848-03-13
Executors Notice.

NorIcE is hereby given, to all creditors
and others interested in the estate OF
George Johnson, deceased, that the undsr.f
has obtained from the county court
Of Pike, letters testamentsry on said estate,
bearing date the 10th of February, ls4S.
All person, having claims against iseid
estate are hereby notified to present tue
same properly authenticated within one
year from the date Of said letters, or they
may be precluded from having any benefit
of said estate, and if not presented within
three years, they will be forever barred.
JAS. II. JOHNSON Ex''r.
March 18th, ls4S.
Democratic banner., 1848-03-13

y The Democratic Banner says that
Congress un%aninouly declared that Texas
.rxtrnded II the Rio Grande. The Banner
makes this statement in contempt of the re-
Icurl, for Congress never declared any such
thing. But that the editor may have an oc-
%casiun To publish the act in which the dec
iiaratinn is made, if any such act exist, we
call upon aim to produce it, avering now
that he viii fail to do SO - Missouri States.
man.
The Statesman makes this assertion in
contempt Of the trutl. and the files of the
Banner, 10 wit: THAT Congress unanim-
Iously declared that Texas extended to the
Rio Grande," as quoted by him. The Ban
.ner in noticing an article contained in the
Louisville Journal said, "Tlis is not all, the
Congress Of the United States declared
unanimously that Texas extended to the
Rio Grande, by extending the jurisdiction
of The United States to that River" We
never SAID, as the Statesman would %insinu-
ate, that Congress passed an act declaring
that Texas extended to the Rio Grande,
but that Congress fully believed it, we
'havn't n doubt; indeed we have the best
evidence that they did, contained in the
vote upon the bill, passed liz the 29th Con.
|gress, extending the jurisdiction of the
United States over the very territory that
men afterwards called disputed. That act
of Congress declared, if it meant anything,
that Texas extended to the Rio Grande
else why did they vote unanimously to ex-
tend the jurisdiction of the United States
to that River?
We repeat it, this bill was passed with
out a dissenting voice, but with the assent
and aid of the voice Of the venerable John
Quincy Adams, who spoke in its favor
No voice was then heard to say that, that
was disputed territory, more than all Of
Texas. The line ofthe Nueces had then new
or been Matched in the brain Of opposition.
No Mexican document had ever laid down
any line but the Rio Grande on the west,
and the Sabine upon the east. Texas was
Texas from river to river, and Mexico and
our Congress both so considered it.
Asto that act of the Statesman in chop
ping off our %sentance, by putting a period
where we had none, and suppressing the
conclusion, is not becoming a statesman
and merits no further comments.
Democratic banner., 1848-03-13
From the Tehgraphic Despacdes u the
st. L0uis Ini0n.
WASHINGTON. March 3.

AS'S u ~
The Washington CniOn Of this morning,
in all editorial, advocates the Treaty, and
urges its ratification without delay. A dis
American officer in Mexico
writes that it was formed at the earnes ST
solicitation, and through the representa-
tons of foreign nations friendly to the Uni
ted States. y letter in this morning. In
ion from Mexico, assumes that the Next
can government sincerely desires, ald con-
fdently expects, the ratification Of the
Treaty by Congress; that if it should be re-
iected, the Mexican Government will be
dissolved, and it will then be impossible to
organize another-hence, this Treaty, or
none.
A correspondent of the Baltimore SIM
says that the opposition to the Treaty, in
the Senate, increases, though the Presi-
dent and members Of the cabinet, except
ing one, are using every possible means to
insure its ratification.
Intelligence of another earthquake in
Chill, in October last, has been received.
A letter from Valparaiso of the 26th, states
that the United States ship Columbus,
Commodore Biddle, was then there.
Democratic banner., 1848-03-13
March l3 '48.

FrOmMe Upper Missonr,.-Maj. Drip,
of the American Fur Company, arrived
last evening on the John j. Hardin, from
Fort Pierre, which station he left about
the Sth of February.
Everything was quiet among the Indians
at the time Of his leaving, and the traders
were doing well. The winter had been
exceedingly mild, very little snow having
fallen since the latter part of November
There had been, however, a great deal Of
snow further up the country, in the region
of the Yellow Stone, in the early part of
the winter.-Sk. Louis Union, Of The 9M
lnSt.
Democratic banner., 1848-03-13
PAIarxz5MO., March 7th, is4S.
S. z MuRRAY, Esq:

N'HN'
Sir:-Pursuant to pre-
vious notice the meeting Of the Democracy
of old Marion, in favor of the war, came
off at the Court-H House yesterday. It was
indeed a glorious rally Of the masses to
the national honor" from the
aspersions of those who would degrade and
infamize our country in the estimation Of
the civilized world. At the tolling Of the
bell hundreds crowded into the old Court
House, and at the call Of the meeting Col.
Benz. Davies, temporarily took the Chair.
Col. r. F. Richmond moved to appoint a
committee, whose duty it should be to Sc
lect and recommend officers for the govern
ment of the meeting,-which was DONE
The committee consisted of Messrs. a. w.
Rush, John Shannon and John Richmond,
who reported a good batch Of which Col.
Parker Dudley was President, who, as he
stated to the meeting on taking the chair,
was at the battle of New Orleans with Gen.
jackson. During the absence of this com
mittee, Col. Davies being called on, explain
ed the objec! of the meeting, in a graphic,
eloquent and powerful speech Of about ten
minutes length. The remarks of Col. d.
combined with his easy, graceful and CON-
manding manner, shot an electric spirit
through the assembled multitude, and i'm
a ft cling Of glowing patriotism which.
characterized all the subsequent proceed
ings. Every democrat present seemed to
feel that the cause was that of his country,
and %rejoiced at the opportunity Of rallyins
in her support. Every man was ready for
duty, ard anxious to do it W. P. larri-
SON, Esq, Marshall of tile occasion, al
though a most competent and active officer,
could scarcely restrain the im~petuosity Of
the crowd, and maintain the order Of his
very judicious arrangements. The spirit
which moved the hearts, and nerved the
stalwart arms of the brave fellows who
fought through fire and blood at Buena Wis
fastened the nights Of Chapultapec,
hursted the gates Of the city of Mexico,
and planted the flag Of our Republic on the
Castle Of Montezuma, animated their coun-
at the meeting yesterday. Speech
es were made by W. V. n. Bay, Esq. of
Franklin County, IAN invited guest,) Maj.
WIN. Mcdaniel, Col. r. F. Richmond,
John Richmond and Henry S. Lipscomb,
of which were appropriate, spir-'
tied, and eloquent, calling forth repeated
bursts of applause. The resolutions which
were reported by Col. Davies, as Chairman
Of the committee for that purpose, are a
specimen Of the other proceedings.
They are original, clear, mild, but firm,
and speak the true sentiments Of the coun-,
try. have witnessed many public meet
ing, but never saw anything like that Of
which am attempting TO give a faint out,
line. All was harmony-all was concord
all was union, and after a session of about
hours and a half, the meeting adjourn
with three cheers for the President,
three for the War, the Army and Navy,
and three for the Democratic Party.
VINDEX. !
Democratic banner., 1848-03-13
THOS. X. VAUGHN.

MARRIED-On Thursday the 9:h inst,
by Elder Greenup Jackman, Mr.. James
Rutherford to Miss Margaret Ann, daugi,-
ter of Nathan Vannoy, Esq, all Of this
countv.-Cake received. .;
Married, on the I'd inst, by tie Rev. Lc-
renzo Newman, Mr.. Orlando Miller, If
Louisiana, TO Miss Mary Baker, of ST Louir.
Democratic banner., 1848-03-13
Further News by the Britannia.

The resumption of the sliding scale OF
commenced on the first inst.
Sales of Cotton for the week ending or
the 18th ult., were $4,000 bales.
Old Mess Pork is quoted at 4sa6Os pei
barrel. New not quoted. Prime, 35a4Os
Old Bacon, l5a30 per cwt. Canadian
2sa67 shillings.
The Money market is improving. The
only failUzs Of consequence, is that Of ]
Democratic banner., 1848-03-13
Pike County, March 10Th, 1913.
of the Banner:

Eultor Oh the banner:
Sir, Permit me the liberty Of point
ing attention Through your columns) to
DR.. Samuel w. Buckner, as a suitable man
to represent Pike county in the next Leg
islature. | do this for the following rea-
sons: he is known to be talented, whether
considered as a theorist in politics, or as a
practical and ready debater. He is a prom
inent and active supporter of the war from
principle, a tried and trustworthy demo-
crat Of the old stamp Of '76 that yet bears
the endorsement of '4S. AlIi"d BY sympa-
thy to him who is most a gentleman, he is
nc less bound by circumstances and feel
ing to the bone and sinew, and should he
be chosen, will approve himself worthy Of
the confidence of the 'sovereigns." One
word, & | have done, the Dr.. is not aware Of
this communication being made, as ! took
the liberty of recommending him as the fit
test person to bear our Banner in the com
ing contest without arprising him of the
fact, and it is but justice to say that it is
done with the concurrence and on the sug-
gestion Of other
Democratic banner., 1848-03-13

The Millerites have fixed upon another
day for the grand burst up Of worldly af-
fairs. 1t is to come in May next, when,
according to their calculations, the world
will be 5000 years Of age for certain, and
will take its freedom blow out. They are
getting ready for it at Lerny, New York
st. Louis Republican.
Democratic banner., 1848-03-13
PRAIRIEvIILE, March 9Th. 1888.

MR.. MURRAY: =
Dear SI:-Tn your paper of
the 2Sth Feb, | noticed a communication
over the signature of "Quiver," in which
my name is mentioned in connexion with
with the next Sheriffalty of Pike County,
For the honor conferred upon me by said
call, return my sincere thanks. And as
am called upon BY "Quiver'' for al an
swer, | deem it not improper to state that
should the people Of the county think prop.
er TO confer that Office upon me, it would
be gratefully received. But as it is con-
coded by both Wings and Democrats, that
each party will nominate its candidate for
that Office, cheerfully submit my preten-
sions to the decision of the County Con,en-
ton. Yours truly,
THOS. X. VAUGHN.
Democratic banner., 1848-03-13

THAT VoTE:-.Fhe present wing
House Of Representatives, has. v0ted dozen
the proposition to reinstate the tariff of'42.
So the repa lation of their cardinal mea-
sure has been sanctioned in the halls of!eg-
%is!ation.
Democratic banner., 1848-03-13

The "Seventy-Six," a wing paper that
has taken the place of the Missouri Jour-
nal, published at Bowling Green, that went
out Of the world with the Taylor flag at its
masthead, gives the old General the go-by,
by openly preferring Mr.. Clay.
Democratic banner., 1848-03-13

Kendall or Camel Coal, pronounced by
competent judges superior to the best En-.
glish coal Of the same description, has been
found in the valley Of the Ksnavhs river,
Vagina. ,~.-t!r1- -,
Democratic banner., 1848-03-13

The March number Of Godey's Lady's
Book is before us, and we believe that if
the wives and daughters of all our subscri-
bers could see it, that many of them would
to send So TO Philadelphia in time for
next number, for which Mr.. Cooley
would send them his Lady's Book and Dol
lar Newspaper for one year.
Democratic banner., 1848-03-13

a. We will say to those interested, that
they must not expect us to publish every
communication putting individuals for
county Offices, without a proper exercise of
our " discretion. Either the individual
recommended must be known to us, or he
who recommends him, must be agood man,
and q true democrat, to insure the publ
cation Of such a production. We now and
then, receive a communication recommend
ing some individual for Office, when neith-
er the person recommended, nor the one
recommending him, is to be found on on,
list of subscribers, while we are totally I'M
acquainted with his capacity and his politi-
cal sentiments. Were we to publish such
a communication, we would at least run
the risk of deceiving the people, both as to
the capacity, and the politics ofthe individu-
al recommended. For as a general rule,
it is fair to infer, that every man of much
information, desires the ne VS. of his own
county and section of country, and that he
who has not liberality enough to support
his county paper, lacks that public spirit
which is requisite to make a good officer;
and it is equally fair to presume, that be
who is unwilling to contribute two dollars
ayear towards keeping up the organization
Of his party, by sustaining It's press, through
which alone organization can be effected,
and united action had, is not very warm in
his political faith. If lie is not willing to
contribute anything, even the slightest eff
fort, towards the success of his party, and
the triumph Of the principles which lie pro-
fesses, ought he to expect the benefit of.
party organization in his own particular.
cause? When such a man seeks an ex-
preston through the press, by putting his
friend, and being himselfpuffe in return,
whose good does he seck!2-his own, or
that Of the community?
These remarks are general and not par.
ticular. They will apply to a whole class
Of individuals; and will suit one party as
well as another. We make them, in order,
that such men, may see, that we have no
wish that they should use US in ministering
to their W selishness and vanity, when no
public good, whatever, is to be effected by.
it; but when, as we said before, there is o
risk of doing a wrong, by deceiving the
people. Our only aim as editors, is, to aid
ia secureing the triumph Of our principles,
snd the success Of our party; and for this
end, We will always, gladly publish all pub
lie expressions Of our party whether in ia
yor Of the measures or the men to carry
those measures through. We will also!
willingly publish communications in favor!
Of Nor for party nominations, whose politi-
cal opinions are known to US, to accord
NTH the faith of the democratic party; or
ever in favor Of those unknown to us, pro-
vided those .communicat come FROM
men whose Judgment and democracy cam
be relied o~a-osherw;se We shall beg to be!
excused,
Democratic banner., 1848-03-13
THE MEETING OF THE CONVEN-
TIONS

congressional district, to assemble In COLI
~vention at Herman; there TO nominate a
candidate to represent this section of Mis-
!souri in the councils of the nation. The
responsibility resting upon each delegate,
as spokesman of the people, should inquire
"a general attendance; and words from us
would prove superluous, where their duty.
and the necessity of their attendance, is So
apparent. They have received their nomi-
nations at the hands Of the people, and are
authorized to reflect their will in a conven-
ton that is paramount to an election to Con-
Igress. Let no one delegate then, so far
wrong the people that appointed him, as to
absent Himself, who can with any degree of
attend. A fair expression of
the people is desirable, and that can be had
in no other way but by a full attendance Of
the delegates, and a faithful expression Of
their preferences, With the fairly ascer-
tanned choice Of the patriotic Democracy
TO lead us on to victory, who can doubt but
that our majority will be swelled to a num-
Der, that will demonstrate TO the world that
Missourians are on the side of their coun-
try. The same reflection that will carry
the Congressional delegates, will ensure the
attendance of the members of the State
convention, that is TO assemble at Jefferson
City on the following Monday.
DECISION OF THE Fremont CorRr MAR
T1AL.-The decision of the Court Martial
in Col. Fremont's case, as published by the
Wal Department, is much harsher than the
first version contained in the press. The
court fined him guilty of the following
charges, viz:
lst. "Mutiny, I'd. Disobedience of the
lawful commands of his superior officer,
Sd. Conduct to the prejudice of good order
and military discipline"-and sentenced
him 'to be dismissed from the service.
The members Of the Court, in view of,
the embarrassing circumstances surround
ing Col. Ere mont, from two superior oil.
GERS claiming at one time tile chief COM
mand in California, and in consideration of
important professional service he had
rendered, joined in recommending him to
the %lenient consideration Of the President.
The President was not satisfied from the
evidence that Col. Fremont had been gull
ty of "Mutiny," but believed the second
aud third charges satisfactorily proven.
He therefore approved of the sentence of
the court, and in accordance will, the spir-
it Of the recommendation of a majority of
its members, RENTED the penalty of 'dis-
missal from the SERVICE"
Col. Fremont was accordingly released
from arrest, and ordered to resume his
sword, and report for duty: upon the recep-
ton of the above order, it is said, he i'm
mediately resigned his command, upon the
ground "tIlat he was not conscious Of hav-
ing done anything to merit the finding Of
the Court against him, and could not seem
to admit its justice by accepting Executive
clemency."
Democratic banner., 1848-03-13

The Cincinnati Chronicle learns from
"reliable authority" that Gov. Owsly will
propatly appoint Henry Clay IS the sue
cessor Of Mr., CritteHden, in the U. 8. Sen.
ate. -