Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-03-23

grave public interest. III rroh.bIv only
hs Is g candidate for Presidency through national
CON venti and that cannot be lis nominee except " H.
force of the unsolicited Partially OF large masses u NY
Considering ulso that, if my character or principles S Do
not already known, rould be idle to attempt 10
deficient impression by mere pupcr professions u "'
and virtue made for the ocrason- :. nrst 90
And sderng that if lanSrer yoar qa3ras ycl AZ the
on and answer Others already oe1 e 10 Tho disgust Of
long series that would inevitably io!!o"' 80 "
the public 49,; ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of
your letter BY subscribing "yss' WINFIELD viz: SCOTT
C-- $3.50 Esq, Harrisburg. Pa: o,,ino ., nublic
p g must add that write and say notnlS o ~, P
subjects which am unwilling TO see published. W. y
Cen Scott it will be seen has opinions Tor u'e pO'
eve after so much considering aud does NOT le'' "
"dspus, the public" by any more letters In ne" Vi" m
Sowar,i,es IAN aud him as sufficiently hgher Law" oi
their purooses and In the South, the tlchmohu wing ~
its allies will trumpet him forth as entirely "oou'Aeln
Will the South allow itself TO be swinded again as IN 1919
We cannot believe H.
Abou, seven last evening" fire broke out IN Inc
upper story he drying room we belleve) oil Cu D. D.
Ny ers fine brick tobacco factory The Canal al 'ie III
ersection oil 7h The flames soon burst through INC
slate roof with great voenceand We regret 10 s'ae a
the large NUN building Immediately on Inc Ianui' was oe
stroyed the walls alone standing.
Fortunately the nigh calm, and owing to this clfeu
stance and the exer,ons OF the emen The other buildings
of the Factory and the surrounding houses were
As was the fire was large and the loss heavy Inc pro-
perry insured, we presume
We are authorized to state that Inc Executive 'ha'o
will be thrown open Wednesday evening next al O'CLOCK
whcn Governor Johnson will be pleased TO receive VISITORS
We understand that The above invitation is meant to cx
tend TO ladies' well TO gentlemen, resident or on Vs
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for some fine London Dock and other Brandy and old Ma
dera These gentlemen have rich supply Of creature
comforts"
THEATRE.-We take pleasure in calling inc afternoon
OF our readers attractive entertainment offered at this
establishment this evening It will be observed that for
the benefit of the talented and pleasing artistic Miss FANNY
WHEELER This itself should insure crowd.
ed house. The excellent performances of this udy throughout
the entire season. have been received with OF
approval and delight by citizens She is unrvaed in her
forte and general avore tour boards we doubt not
therefore, that the public will remember her claim npon their
considerations and give her the encouragement she merits
The bill Of performance is excellent one, and TO which
the most fas,iduous could object Miss Wheeler will APP
pear US "Lucrea Pott" in "Womans Rights and "Moggy
Snags" in the "Guadian Angel supported by the entire
strength Of tho company. Mrs. Potter and MIR Brclsiord
will also appear in favorite characters. Let ALL them who
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subscriber requests us 10 publish the following commu-
nication from the Washington Union:
GEN SAM HOUSTON AND THE PRESIDENCY.
In looking the long list of distinguished Democrats
whose claims TO presidential promotion have attracted pub
lie consideration, the conviction is strongly hXcd on my
mind that willis, go into the canvass with suTer
with General Houston as our candidate
than with any other, cannot find ono moro thoroughly
identified with the National Democracy and more reliable on
all great questions of public moment am aware inat
YOU have adopted the wise policy OF maintaining strict
neutrality between the several asprans but d" not under
stand that your neutral policy goes to the extent OF denying
10 the friends u the candidates the use OF your columns In
setting forth their respective claims and in defending them
against unjust mpua,ions. Under this apprehension ask
the privilege OF addressing few wosas rough your paper
the Democrats Of The Union In behalf OF the claims OF
General Houston.
is my purpose attempt to give sketch Of the event
u life of the distinguished Texan Senator. Such work. If
faithfully executed would fill volume, and 1t would abound
in incidents possessing all the thrilling interest of
In every position he has occupied whether as private SOL
dier in The ranks or us officer the head Of armies
member of Congress- governor of the State of Tennessee,
as President Of the republic of Texas or as Senator OF the
State of Texas he has proved himself adequate TO every
and has failed 10 cover himself with dis
tncton H. commenced his under circumstances OF
pecuiur disadvantage but the energy OF his nature and the
force of his native talents enabled him every
obstacle and win impcrehable renown rs military Chief
e.r without being rre.sby impressed with admiration for
his commanding talents No man could have attained 10 ms
eninenco WHO not endowed win superior Intellect
His experence the affairs of government ID equal 10 that
Of any nam whose has been associated with the pes
dencv In the State of Tennessee he flied the hghes, Off
ces within tie gift of the people and he renqnshed the
highest station in that gallant State 10 contribute HIS share
in building w q new republic.
After many tolls much suffering, he for Texas
Ger Independence and by the wisdom Of his counses gave
her name and standing amongst the nations OF me ea
After wears of absence he returned 10 the United states,
bearing upon his shoulders an empire whe ne 70
hs native The tender accepted and he now adorns
the station Of senator in Congress.
General Houston became attached at early day 10 Cen
era Jackson He admired the bold and striking traits In the
| nj thnt They became
friends and so continued until death cut The ties aeunder
know Of no living who exhibits many Of the strong
ardent poca friend of General Jackson and from him do
rived many m his political opinions need not say that he
has been consistent and Jealous Democrat at all times
hu h. has this advantage-that he has been identified
with the various political conflicts for many years IN which
other prominent Democrats have been involved and on that
he occupies position 10 secure he warm ana uni
LED supper; uf the whole party
am uwc.e that he has escaped the pen Of misepre-
sentalion and caumnyand what man has arrived Mt DIS
nron who has? 1t has been but short time SINCE ne
was held up having sought TO form cunoh with lead,
ny free soil politicians with the view of reaching the pref
sidcncv If no was guilty Of this offence, should fee
that he had disqualified himself for the station But the
CHARGE is eroundass and of the main objects have in
view this communication is TO exhibit inc ovdence o MS
innocence will rely the TACT that General Hnus-
ION southern man. identified in interest and in sympathy
with southern institutions: no might be all this as other
southern men and yet be capable OF committing
the alleged offence choose place his defence upon the
highest evidence known the country. 1t will be remcrn-
bercd that he ns during tho exciting session of
Congress- which ives signazed by passage Of the
promise If he had free soil sympnthes or ten
denotes they must have been exhibited In some OF the del
jcae propositions which marked The progress Of the
mise measures res, hs vndcaon upon tho journals Of
that proceeding in the Senate and confidently point to this
evidence as conclusive With this view ask you to pub
lish the following from the Journal of the Senate
that the reputation brave and patriotic statesman may
no longer suffer by the impulution referred TO:
| Extracts from, Senate Journal Of l649'5O
JUNE s. lS5O.rhe Senate resumed as ia committee OF
the whole the consideration Of tho bill u.s. 22o 10 admit
California us State into the Union to establish territorial
aoyernmans for Utah and Now Mexico and making propo
sais to Texas for The establishment Of her western and
northern boundaries
On the motion Of NIr Davis OF Mississippi amend the
bill section TO- line g. by striking out Sin respect to- and
Inserting introduce exclude and nfter the word sla
very In tho same line, insert "Proridcd That nothing
herein contained shall be construed 10 said terrific
rial from passing such laws be
ry for the protection Of the rights OF property Of every kind
which may been, may be hereafter confurnaby to
the constitution and laws Of the Quilted States held n
4 introduced nto said Territories: :"
motion was made by MIR. Chase TO amend the proposed
amendment by adding therco "Proridea, further That
nothing herein contained shall be construed authorizing
or permitting the introduction of savcs tho holding Of
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