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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-12

trumpet tones, to the unterrifed Democracy Of
Virginia. Can they contemplate, without alarm,
the demonstration made upon the virtue of one
Of their State organs-not the Enquirer, whose
staid character and mature years afford guar
anty of successful resistance ,but-the young, bux-
ON, sprightly, coquetting and somewhat impru-
IDENTITY frank, Examiner, whose tender years and
inexperience cannot fail TO inspire solciude-
Yes, the Examiner is selected, BY Mr.. Crawford
in preference Of all the Richmond papers, as the
medium by which he is to communicate with
the claimants under the late act of Congress, pro-
viding for the payment of property destroyed du-
ring the late war 1t cannot be that the Secre-
tary wishes to give the notice chance Of being
seen by the greatest possible number of persons.
else would he have selected the Wing or Enqui-
ler' He has discarded the practice of his pre-
decessors and, instead of patronizing bis friends
helps his enemies. Who can doubt the motive?
We say again to the Democracy be wide awake
The danger of this bestowa of government
might happen that the advertising column would
lay the whole truth before the reader and thus
falsify an assertion made in the editorial column,
which would be an interference with the liberty
oithe press not to be tolerated Let us illustrate
Suppose that the Examiner-like its co-worker in
the Democratic vineyard, the Enqulrer-avail-
ING itself otthe assertion, BY some Wing paper
that Mr.. Penrose had been appointed Assistant
Secretary Of the Treasury by Mr. Meredith, and
not by the President had read Gen. Taylor a
lesson upon the meanness of thus Sinking from
responsibility, and throwing upon Cabinet off,
Ger the odium of what it supposes was an unpop-
ular appointment Suppose that it was af-
forwards called upon, as publisher Of the laws, 10
insert the act Of Congress establishing the office
OF Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury, BY which
1t would be seen that Congress had not vested the
appointment of Assistant Secretary in the hands
OF the President at all, but devolved it upon the
Secretary Of the Treasury. Is it not monstrous.
to reflect that it might thus, however reluctantly,
be compelled to let its readers know the whole
truth, though il pertinacously refused 10 saw a
word edltorlaly, or to copy any article from an
other paper, correcting the original statement, and
showing that its TRADE against Sinking respon-
Siblllty was absurd and unwarranted BY the facts.
In conclusion, we have only to add, that we
note among the papers, thus selected as the re-
ciPlents OF government patronage. besides the
Examiner, the N. Hampshire Patriot, Boston
Post, Vermont Patriot, N. Y True Sun, BaIti-
more Republican, Raleigh Standard, the South
Carolinian, SC, sc.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-12
From the National Wing April 5.
THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILD.
ines

Mr. Ignatous NIudd one ofour most respected fellow
citizens. vas yesterday appointed Commissioner Of
Public Buildings. This appointment will carry with it
the public appreciation. for Mr. Mudd emnently fitted
for the post. He isone of the competent mechan cs
in the District of Columbia and brings with him t. the
discharge of his duties high character for sound
Judgment and practical views.-1he city has in Mr..
Nudd guarantee that 50 far he is officially
the laws will be faithfully executed, and the mechanic
interests Of ashingon certain, will feel assured
that they now in safe hands The Administration
has proved to the people Of the District, BY his appoint
mpn, that there is need of going to the States pro
vide Competent incumbent, at least for the office of
Commissioner of Public Buildings and the highly res
pecabe and intelligent competitors of Mr. Mudd for the
p AGO will. confident, unite promptly with the
general Pnbc in congratuating him upon his success.
WARDEN OF THE PENTTENTIARY
The Administration did another good thing Yesterday
in addition TO IFS appointment Of Mr.. Mndd to be Com
missioner Of Public Buildings. Il appoined Nr Thomas
Fltnam. another Of our esteemed fellow citizens to
be Warden of the Penltrnary. Mr.. F. is also me
chanlc of the highest reputation. He well and avoraby
known as writer of great ability.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-12

NV ITK, NTTI 2, y L. NJ.
A the election ii Rhode Island which took place yes
t7rIay fir Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Members Of
Con-ress. Sc ;he v,ta stands a. follows.
L. Providence, for Govern = Anthony, Wbig. 2,545 ;
Sarhet:. Democrat, 200S:IIarriS, Free >aler, 267.
In Kent, Anthony. 593 Sqck4tt. 235 Harris So
II Washington, Anthony, go Sackett, 52I HAMS,
Mr. King has been elected 10 Congress in the Eastern
Congressional district
The returns, far received from the Western
districts, indicate tile Of the Democratic cand
dates.
The Senate Of New York has passed Messrs Aspin-
WI Y Co's bill for constructing the Panama -o'lroad
with capt3l OF one million of dollars with the privilege
Of Increasing il to five millions.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-12
A FAIR PROPOSITION

Tie Washington Union, much disturbed at the few
removals yet made b. the present Administering is anx-
inns f,r ''tilI Of particulars' It saws
I'VE should be obldged to the organ Of the admins
'raton # there be one To STATE in all Of appoints
mems, how the racnacjes were created whether it
by removals, resignation, or expiration of the com
missions"
This IS fair request, and we hope the Washington
papers will obhge the venerable editor upon the condi-
non that tile Union will be Kind enough to refer to the
annals Of the past Administration. and give The public
the very ri u information seeks fur itself name
~ to estate. in all cases Of appointments how the pa-
caHeles We're creaed whether it was by removals. re-
slgnallons or expiration Of the commisSions''
Do. friend Of the Uni n. give US this information and
we shall endeavor - have you gratied in 1eturn
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-12

lin connexnn with a Company already formed. The
zane correspondent links it probable tina the tide Of en-
grallun will in very few years. the admission
Of Slinesta State the Unen which pfobabil-
y he ascTibeS the attention which Politicians direct
! ing 10 thai quarter
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-12

Lining orr An aged minister was ffi-iati0c FIR the
fr> me NJ public service " congregation III GeurIia
Wh' hai oeon acc stoned N having the hymns linpi 7
aS II IS termed The venerable man could MT ~ ds
'o.' = army design to dispense with snging-To an
no1HcAis purpose, he arose and said
My eyes are dim, cannot see''-
3od Immediately the chors'er commenced singing the
Ire ', the 'u'e ."OH Iuudred' Surprise and NOR
ufatao rendered The minister almost specifies but he
managed KY ~ammer out
ii meant but All aroI wi"
Ih's newa~ Immediately sung ~ the congregation,
hat ihe mins- ~, nnw quite excited. exrlaimpd-
"Fpraear, fray-my sgh' is dim;
buy NE S"InE proceeded. and he cupls was flushed
y his r9a-lri and 5eSeecai0- explanation
81 do n''mean 10 read iymu!"
>.ra0ge rs Il may seem, this ,Sp sung with much
energy a0i the WORTHY Nd gentleman actually sat down
~ ,,~tair.- Boston Bee.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-12
GENERAL CUSHING

The Washington correspondent of the Philadelphia In
fpireT states that Gen Caleb Gushing and RIber Ran
M ~. " Nlassac fnsrts. Props - engraie ID the
tinyiy VI MB .lll. there eu,s.e I'M iyn busi :.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-12
NEW YORK CITY.

The Charter election took place in New York.
on Tuesday last The candidate of the Whies
Tor the Mayoralty was Mr.. WooDHuIL The
Free Soil sechon of the Democracy nominated
Mr.. VAN SGAIcK-the Old Hunkers, Mr.. Cur
TING This gentleman declined the nomination
and the Hulkers, therefore, knocked under and
nominated Mr. Van Setback also. whose success.
we think i probable, we shall have the unoleas-
ant duty to record in our next, unless the Wings
should have used the most heroic exertions.
The eection of Mr.. Van Setback, we venture
topredId, will be hailed with great delight bv
the Unpn, the Enquirer and every Southern Eo-
cofoco paper.
The Union, buta day or two ago, denounced
the Y. Evening Post, as "bent on defeating
the election ola Democratic Mayor" It was
shocked that the Post should advocate Mr.. Van
Sclaick because he was Free SoiIer-and ask
ed, with touching earnestness, 'can this pertuped
spirit OF the Free Soil clique never sleep" Since
then it seems to have had new lights. 1t first
admitted that the Democrats must unite on one
candidate, or be defeated-and when MIR. Van
schaick was taken up by the Hunkers, it began
70 sound his praises, and we are pretty sure will
raise shout Of exultation upon the evidence af-
forded by his election, should he have succeeded,
of the fraernal interest felt for the South by their
natural allies" Of the commercial metropolis.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-12

We are authorised to announce BOWLING
CLARK ESQ. as a candidate to represent the coun-
y Of Campbell in the next General Assembly.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-12
THE LYNCHBURG VTRGINIAN.
BLACKFORD, TOWNLEY & DILLARD
PROPHIErORs
LYNCHBURG. APRIL IL. 1919.

We are authorised TO announce JOHN WILLS,
ESQ. a candidate for reelection as one of the
Delegates to the General Assembly, from the
county of Campbell.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-12
RHODE ISLAND.

The returns show that Henry &. Anthony,
(Whig) has been elected Governor. by large
majority. In the Eastern district, George c.
King Wing is elected 70 Congress, BY large
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-12

We are requested to state that HENRY HALLE
WOOD is not candidate TO represent the county Of
Campbell in the next House Of Delegates.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-12
THE RICHMOND CONVENTION OF 5TH
APRIL.

The Convention of Delegates from the several
counties composing the Richmond CongreSsion.
al District met on the 9Th inst, in that CITY, for
the purpose OF making nomination of candi-
date. The attendance was very numerous and
respectable. The nomination of John Minor
Bolts was unanimously made. He appeared af
forwards, and addressed the Convention. pledc
ing himself to sustain Genera! Tavlors Admins
trahon, just so far as he would that Of Mr.. CLAW
II ne were Presldent-that is as long as it recon-
mended and sustained Wing measures The
Convention put forth an address.
We cannot hope that this nomination will he
acqulesced in by alive do hope, and believe,
however, thatit will secure Mr. Bolts election.
The Convention ofthe 18th Of March, which
nominated Mr.. Lee, it is not pretended was
full one-that il did not assume 10 represent
the feelings of a majority ofthe Wings of the
District is evident from the following resolution
which was adopted:
"Res"lved, That whilst it is expected that our nomi
nee will enter at and actively uppn the canvass
Is recommended to submit the decision of any Con
Ven'lon, fairly organised in which the views and wish
Is OF majority Of the Wings d The District can he fair
ly asceriained'
Was the Convention ofthe 5th instant. "fairlv
organlzed;" did it represent the views and wish
es OF the District We presume the most inveter-
ate antl-Botts man will not answer in the negative
Such beng the case are not the members of the
Convention of the 18th ultimo bound to sustain
the nomination. WIZ did they not attend the
last Convention Gould any unofficial and
anonymous card release them from the obliga
ton, imposed by the above resolution, to abide
the decision of Convention "airly organized"
Unless they can show, that the Convention does
not come up TO the requirements prescribed BY
the resoution-vhich they cannot do-thev are
bound BY good faith to sustain its nomination.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-12

majority. In the Western District 4 ~
towns the vote stands, Thurston date Dau uu''Wo
&c member 1880 Sherman, (whigl loo .no 81
F. S. $50. There is probably no e,ao, o0' hal.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-12

We are authorised to announce JAMES IRVINE
Esq. candidate for reelection, as one of the Del
egates OF the county of Campbell.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-12

e. The National Inteligencer gives flat con-
'radlcton TO the rumors Of dissen>ions end mis-
understandings in the Cabinet. It says, i've can
undertake 70 say that there i not, and has never
at any moment been, the slightest foundation for
any snch statement. On the contrary we are
confdent that there has never existed in this
Government more harmonious Cabinet" We
placed no reliance upon these rumors. News is
scarce just now and the caterers for the press a.
Washington hear little, imagine great deal
and jump too readily to conclusion.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-12

es' We gave long article, in our last, touch
ing the London and Northwestern Rail Road and
IFS management. A fact, which we see stated in
an English paper, adds TO our conceptions of the
immense amount. Of travel which is accommoda-
ted by this road. The exclusive right to sell
newspapers, at al the Stations Of the Railway, is
let for the sum OF 1900 pounds sterling, per an
mum. One news vender offered 5000 for the ex-
elusive right of selling at Euston Station only.
The National Intelligencer, of the 4th inst,
contains the speech of the Hon. Mr. HillIae OF
Alabama, in the House Of Representatives, on
the 10th Of February last on the territorial and
slavery question. 1t is the speech ofa patriot
and statesman and does equal credit to his heart
and head. Ii is full ofenlarged views and noble
sentiments, and increases our admiration of the
talents and character Of the man. His district
will do honor TO itself in responding to such
speech BY the triumphant reelection Of Mr. HI
lard,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-12
FOREIGN INTELL1GENcE.
MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH FROM ST. JOHNS.
n. B.. TO BALTIMORE
.ERRE1.zK or THE .V'E.7G.FR.F

TWO WEEKS LITER ION EUROPE
The Steamer Nagra, from Liverpool, whence she
sailed the 24th ult,, arrived Thursday night Her
news was Immediately despatched by horse and steam
boat express to St johns, y. B.. from which place
the annexed INTERESTING synonsis
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-05-08
1T WON'T DO.

Saturdays Wing talks of the "serrymandered"
Congressional Districts in Virginia. Now, We
all remember how The Wing press exulted in
having, last November, carried aven Congress
ional Districts for Taylor and Fillmore. Ifthey
got them fairly then, why did they not hold them2
Are Democrats 10 be blamed for taking Wing
Districts, il Wings are green and soft enough to
lose them7
But the Wing also talks of "General Apathy"
ruling the Virginia Wings. 1t said drecly The
reverse few days before the election. 1t then
declared that the Democrats, disheartened by the
November's defeat, would not go to The polis!-
The Wings did their best, and ran their best and
strongest m.n-bu, the weakness Of their cause
and the Revision of public sentiment, caused by
their humbuss upon popular intelligence and
virtue, the violations of their pledges, and the
an,i.Southern ground taken by their leaders
these sufficiently explain their disastrous defeat.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-05-08
JEREMIAH NORTON

Who is elected 10 Congress from the Joudoun
district, is Whig-blt not OF the school ot
Bolts, X. T. Daniel, R. E. Scott, J. S. pepdle,op
Stephens and Toombs OF Georgia, &c. He was
an ardent advocate OF the annexation of Texas.
justified and supported The Mexican war, and
upon the great question of the day stands upon
The same platform which was occupied by the
whole Democratic party OF the South. Hear
what he says in manly and patriotic address 10
his constituents, published before The election:
In relation TO what is called the Clavtou
compromise oil, think il ought 10 have passed
II was an entire abstlnence Of legislation an tho
part OF Congress touching the su6je.l Of slar.rv
IN the territories OF The Unilcd States, II was
carrying Out the principle which the Souh con-
ENDS ior-h US alone" The question would
have been decided by The Supreme Conr, The
North and Soulh differ. Neither wouId have
been yielding. The decision either wav wonld
have delracted nothing from the dignity m n,
enc party or the ether The c,nslipion-n -.
supreme lao OF the land"-would have cas, ia
broad shield over the territories. and sueDt n,oo
any Mexican lao in conflict oih u-have nro,
teced the properly OF southern as we'll as nO,th.rn
men BY lis passage The domestic peace O, Inc
nation would have been resored-by lie d,fso,
we have been kept in fearful and dangerous aoi.
talon. as'
In relation 10 the Wilmot Proviso. | am on
posed 10 on every sronId. regard il as IN.
eonst'tuti0nGl, UNJUST. oPp,tssire insuNine 10 The
South. Wherever Virginia NAV place hs,,sy
expect 10 stand, not among her ablesi but her
truest sons. JEREMIAH MORTON
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-05-08
Ter,ns of tine EnuuIrer.

~ The Enquirer Is published DAILY flor the city)
M SEMi-WEEKLY lfor the country.) For the Daily
ei dollars per annum and al the rate of eight
ars IL taken for shorter period than year For
ne Semi-Weekly, five dollars per mum, and Three
collars six months, pay IN advance;to paid N
ssse, emitted by mail, post paid; or Six Dollars
ri ann,rn at the end ofthe year.
- TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
il THE DAILY ENQUlRER-For one square OF
,reen iines or less, first insertion, fifty CENTS and
,srv succeeding insertion twenty-five cents-ii In
,sred once week, twice a week, or three times
aeek, thirty seven and q half cents.
is THE SEMI-WEEKLY-One square OF sixteen
less first insertion IS cents; for each continu-
iace, so cents.
Annual advertisers are harged fifty dollars for thir-
- lines and in that proportion for advertisements
n greater length-eIcept Lottery Vendors and Auc-
on.ers who are charged one hundred dollars (paper
.lc.aded
riders from a distance must be accompanied with
IL advance pay, or satisfactory references, TO insure
.Issuti, ~.
SJ All dues this Office may be RENTED per mall,
GOOD and available Bank notes, at the risk Of the
sor the postage Of all letters beisg paid by the
postage of single letter is scarcely of any
count 10 lie writer II is the accumulation of post
a. IN an extensive business, which operates as a
r.loas tar upon the Editors.)
n All Obituaries and Marriages from the country
na.nsver the partys handwrtingis unknown al this
cr be authenticated by the endorsation of the
Y.maser in the neshborhood or they will In
;. ubshed. Every measure, that has been taken 70
leni mpositions and quzzes has proved heretofore
i,yallne We must, therefore, insist, such case
20 The communicationbeine certified by the name OF
Postmaster. pritten on the back Of theleuer.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-05-08
|tw Spring Dry Goods.

[-alSrIAN & rHROP have
'asc new and varied assortment of new and
f. STAPLE and FANCY DRY GOODS, TO
/ .s' PARTICULARLY invite the attention Of mer-
4 atalers, h"use-keepers, and all in want of new
H"naoi- Goods. Their stock consists in part of
I. y a shd colored French and ERglsh Cloths
.fneh Do-skins and CassimeIes
~ pam aud striped Cassimeres
~. .aeA and eolored Silk and Satin Vestings
valencia and Linen VestiDgs
auu eoiored cashmrre,ts and Drap de Etc
~ Linens and colored Linen Drills
au'ns Cords aud Merino Cassimeres
| lh, Lawn aud other Cravats
4 a"u colored Silk and Satin Scarfs
uen silk Tissues aud Bareges
ahd embroidered Grenadines
| aud figured Glaze Silks
aad plaid Giurhams
su embroidered Tarletan Muslins
Naiteoni and Italian silks
aal single width Gro de Rhinss
~ ~ hsused black aud blue black Poult ds Sole
rheh and English Bombazipes
nHk Warp Alpaccas
va1 figured cslored Alpaccas
osseliI de LANES
Wrought Caves, Collars and Cuff
every style and quality
y. ~ and figured Linen l.ustres
and brown Stirling and Sheeting
\, every Style and quality
t.. Every quality and color
~ Ribbons, Flowers and Bandbo.rs-,,i NJ
NC SOLO OIL The most favorable terms. nv
Fen CHRISTIAN & LATHRoP.
vi No. SO. Main strest
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-05-08
Excess of Democrats

This includes the Commissioner himself, and three
temporary clerks appointed under the provisions of the
7th section Of the Civil and Diplomatic Appropriation
Bill OF the last session, and two packers and -four
sengers; these SIX last all Democrats The reader will
recOllect communication which published in the
Union on the 2lst UT, by which IL appears that Sat,
or about the commencement of the last session OF
Congress, thirty forty temporary clerks
employed in the Land Office, and but Of ther
uere Democratic"
The Union states another fact, which is en-.
titled 10 great weight, and which must throw The
Tayloriles, who apologize for their violated pro-
fessicns, on their beam ends:
"The above table [says the Unonl shows,
moreover, that even il Mr.. Polk had made as
many removals as the Wings pretend, it would
be but carrying out the principle of equalization
which they now so vociierousy call for. But
we deny the fact. The preponderance OF Demo
erals in The Offices in Washington when Mr.. Polk
went out OF power, is 10 be attributed to large ad-
diion 10 the number Of clerks, caused by great
ly INCREASED public business, rather than 10 remo-
walls of Wings aud The appointment OF Democrats
in their stead. Doubtless, some removals were
made as well OF Democrats as Wings; and il is
fair 10 infer, from This, that other causes operated
than that OF prescription for opinions sake. But
however this may be, The difference between The
theory Of The Wings and The practice OF The De-
mocrats consists in this: that whereas the ormer
made The louGes and strongest professions before
the election in condemnation Of removals from
office, they are now slrainins every nerve 10
cause the Executive 10 violate The solemn pledges
which he gave TO the people; while the Demo-
Gratis without having given any pledges on The sub
Jeci, nave carried out in practice as rigid sys-
TEN oil eQualizing the Offices with their opponents
as was just and equitable
Having disposed OF this branch Of the sub
jet. and shown most conclusivey that the Wing
parry has uniformly praclsed prescription and
thai the Democratic parry, without making any
puri'ancal professions before the people, have
been just and moderate in their lime OF power,
We shall. devote few remarks a. our earliest
leisure to some unfounded accusations which
have been made against ourselves"