Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-07-09
THE, SEASON

THE SEASON.
CINCINNATI, June 22.-We have no
II q. W.T. much IRA iiicaiion, numer-
Gus accounts from places 10 the east OF
The mountains, as we'll as from several
TO The west of THIN, of very ilatrring
prospects of abundant crops. In this
part of our state, aud i'm the adjoining
parts OF Indiana and Kentucky, the APP
Pearances of good crops and liberal
supplies Of fruits, we understand, are
quite favorable. The article of hay, how
ever, II Is said, owing 10 the dry weather,
VIII not be as plentiful as in some former
seasons.
The GaZe'ies OF the United States pre-
sen'a novel and distressing picture OF the
times and IT this picture were 10 be re-
garded as the trHe criterion by which 10
es'imate the real state of things, we might
he led To Inler the existence of some UNI
usual calamity. But the case is far other
wise: as people we are blessed In an
eminent degree. The distrpsses of which
we make such heavy complaints, are the
CERTAIN consequences of an unrPstrained
and wild system OF commercial and spe
cnlaiing policy and this, in turn, has
engendered pride, slotIi, and prodigality.
Were the pi ture 10 be reversed, aud
the land To be visited with famine, pes,i
lence, or the sword, we might have cause
indeed Tor lameu,aiion. Instead of the
present cheering prospects OF unusual
bounty. with general health and tr.l. quill
hty, our habitations might present images
Tor contemplation that would harrow up
the finest sensibiliies of The heart. Ii
becomes us, therefore, to use our endea
YOURS 10 correct our own follies, and moi
q tf.,tI IL.
10 the dust. Inquis;tor.
LEXINGTON, X. June 23.-From an
articlr in the Nat. Inlelligrncer il would
seem that an impression has been made
alb DAD, that" there have been county
meetings all over the state" of Kentucky,
and That it Is probable a suspension of
specie pan mems, at least by the indepen-
dent banks, will take place. This i'm
preston has done us no service; but II is
not the greatest OF the evils produced by
the meeting at Frankfort. Hundreds Of
suits have been commenced, aud thou
sands of dollars drawn from the banks.
which would not have taken place, had
II not been for that meeting. The fear
OF specie payments being stopped BIZ the
banks, and of the collection of debts be-
ing delayed by an extra session of the le-
gisiature, excited no small degree of alarm
III many creditors aud holders of bank
notes, and induced then, 10 push the col
lection OF their dues and cali Tor spe-
Gle. when they would have rested content,
had II not been Tor the alarm excited
We can assure The people OF other states,
that the county meetings. liave not been
gen raj; and II is asceriained there is a
decided majority against the measures
4
ments ner call of the legislature in our
opinion is a; all probable. [Reporter.
Arrangements fer tie President.
Alta meeting OF thu committee of arrangements
on the l7ih inst appointed by the Trustees
OF Lexington TO make preparations for the
proper reception of the President of the u
nited States Al his anticipated visit 10 this
place, the following reNolHtions were unani-
mouSty adopted
LIST. That suitable means be employed to as.
certain The tine when the President may he
expected TO arrive here, and the road by which
he will come.
I'd. That a military escort for his entry into
town be accepted from those companies whose
services are offered for this purpose, and that
GEN THOMAS BoDLEY and Col. JoHN NJ. NJ
GALA he the marshals upon the occasion, and
empowrredto maze the necessary arrange
meDts for il.
A3d That Mr.. SANFORD KEEN he requested
TO furnish the President ard his suite with pro.
| per apartments ia his house, and to provide
| tor their entertainment IN lospitable man
uer
18th. That an address he delivered to the
President ia the name of the town.
9Th. That public dinner he provided for
him.
| 9th. That the committee Of arrangements be
| expected 10 meet him at a suitable distance
| from town, and accompany him 10 his lods-
| ingS.
| 9TH. Aud that snch citizens, as may choose
| To go ont or horseback with the military es-
| coit, shall have place assigned 10 them by
| the marshalS.
| A vote was passed to have these resolutions
| published. 10.
| NASHVILLE, June 23.-The Board o.
| Dire ctors OF the Nashville Bank, yesier.
day adopted resolution, directing the
Cashier 10 suspend the payment of spc-
cIc. Their reasons for this measure, we
are authorized 10 say, will be LAID before
the public, this evening or tomorrow.
tGazeitc.
| A large number Of the citizens of Nash.
vile, and many others from dilferentparis
of the Stale attending the federal circuit
court now ~ session, met at The cOurI
house on The 2ISt OfJuUe, 1910, iorihe pur-
pose OF taking into consideration The a.
depiIOn OF such measures a. should be
best calculated 10 relieve against the pre-
sent embarrassed state OF tie tunes.
Clarion.
ROBERT C.FosrER, Esq beng called
to the chair, and WM. 5. HUTTON, Esq
appointed Secretary il was therefore
unanimously ytsoiced, at least two hundred
! persons present:
Isl. THAI ~ tie opinion of tie citizens
now yrese"', iie interest Of tlie Country