Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-02-05


cious. Nor can we admit, in this instance, that the
end, however laudable, wit justify the means.
The raising of money 10y lotteries, is only another
method OF taxing the people, agreeable perhaps
TO some, because voluntary but doubly aud
oppressive IN its effect, as the people taxed not
only for the benefit of the public but also create
fortunes ior successful individuals aud we see
no difference, respects the burden OF the contri
button, whether the people induced 10y laitcring
promises part with their money, whether it is
take" irom hem by the strong hand OF legal autho-
riv.
The people of Ohio, we believe, feel no hostility
Ia the growth or Improvement OF the City of WASH
'hstpn on the contrary, we confident they feel
me same pride, and the same interest, IN the respec
liability and beauty OF our national metropos-us that
city which bears the beloved name OF WASHINGTON
which is common to the bosom ofevery American.
But we conceive that justice good policy will per-
init this General Assembly, who are constituted the
guardians OF the welfare and morals OF the people of
ONO, to sacrifice those mpoi considerations, IN
order To aid IN the improy of the city of w ash
ineton, however desirable that object may he.
Interesting us the questions of slate rights and pre-
negatives may he To the General Assembly and peo-
pie OF Ohio, we are far from accusing the citizens of
Washington OF any improper Interference in the de-
cisIons OF those questions. And even had they SO
nieriered, we are not conscious that motives of
sentiment would dictate TO this General Assembly any
other COURSE IN relation to memorial under consde-
iation, than that pointed out by Justice and sound po-
Icy While the Legislature of OHIO are disposed TO
eieho, with brmnes> the rights and prerogaiiyes of
the state, by all reasonable and prudent means, we
Just, even TO those who may coincide with them in
opinion And we are confident that no reasonable
li"n, or body OF men, will attribute TO improper
uves refusal OF the General Assembly exterd 10
the ciiizens of other districts states, privileges
winch, from motives OF policy aie denied TO the CT
tzens of Ohio
Your committee therefore, recommend the adop-
ton oi the following rcsoluiious-viz.
Resolred, by the General Assembly of the State Of
ONO, that the prayer of the MAYOR, Aldermen, and
Common Council of The city of Washington soliciting
tle passage oil law. authorizing the of Ia.t
tickets within this state, is Inconsistent with sound
policy, and therefore, ought To he granted
ReSotred, That his EXccllency the Governor, be
requested TO transmit copy of the foregoing repo,
and resolutions 10 the Mayor of the City Of Wash
inston.
The report, we believe has been concurred in by
INDIANA.
The Legislature adjourn6d on tho Sd inst. after
session of not quite weeks.
property law which passed the Honse of Re-
personalities, embraced personal as well as real es
tate and neither could he sold for less than one-hf
oi ITS appraised value. In this form went to the
Senate, hut was there rejected. Consequently, no
alteration has been made during the late session in
the former mode for the collection of debts
law was passed authorizing the issuing of TWEEN
thousand dollars OF treasury notes, TO supply the
present deficit in the treasury. They are made re-
cevbe IN payment ol all debts due the state, except
Tor seminary purposes and nothing but treasury
notes and specie, or It's equivalents will be received
Tor taxes after the LIST day Of Feb next. [D.
TOWN MEETING.
At numerous meeting of the citizens of
Petersburg, held at the Courthouse, agreea-
bly, to adjournment, on Friday the 95th ofJa-
nuary, I322-The Mayor and Recorder being
absent, Edward Pescud, Senior Alderman,
was called To the chair, and ThOs. n. Game
ron appointed Secretary.
The committee appointed at the last meet-
ing TO take into consideration the Memorial of
the people of Norfolk TO the Congress of the
U, States, IN relation to the navigation laws,
submitted the following preamble and resolu-
tons, which were adopted:
The committee Ia whom were referred GER
tam communications from the people of Nor.
folk, concerning the navigation laws, beg
leave to report the following preamble and
resolutions.
Whereas, the people of Petersburg, have
heen requested by their fellow citizens of
Norfolk, to cooperate with them i'm their eff
forts To procure the repeal of an act of Con
sress entitled " an act concerning navigation"
passed the 18th day of April 1915, and an act
entitled +" an act supplementary TO an act con-
corning Navigation, passed the 10Th of Nav
I32o-by which British vessels are prohibited
from bringing the productions of British colo
MES into oar ports, and taking away those of
our country in rcturn"-and whereas the peo-
pie OF Petersburg are fully convinced, that the
laws III question have not yet produced, and
do not seem likely hereafter TO produce, the
effect contemplated at the time of their enact
ment, hut that their operation will continue to
be- as it has heretofore been, rIinous to an i'm
Portant portion, and injurious To all the citi-
zens ct this co commonwealth and the neighbour
ing states: Therefore, be it
Isl. hesofued, That it is the opinion of the
people OF Petersburg, that the said laws are
impoliilc, and ought to be repealed
Cd ResOtUed, That James Jones, our repre-
sentative In Congress, be requested TO use his
best eXer'Ions to procure repeal of'the said
laws.
Hesotved, That copy of these resolutions
he forwarded to DR.. Jones, and another To the
corresponding committee appointed by the
people of Norfolk.
(Signed) VIM. HAXALL,
Chairman Of the Committee.
The proposition TO instruct our representa-
1--WE ID the General Assembly of Virginia, TO
procure the enactment of law, establishing
Mayors Court in this town, and granting a
salary TO the Mayor, was decided in the mega
tive by very large majority.
Onfeyed, Thai the foregoing resolutions and
proceedings be published in the newspapers
in the town of Petersburg
Il. PEsCUD, Chairman.
THcs. n. CAMERON, Scc'ry.
BosToN, January give last evening re- |
ceIved slip from the Inquirer Office, Nantuck- |
ct, containing the ship news by tive Atlantic. |
Coffin, which we published yesterday. Capt.
Z. states, that Callao was in possession of the |
ltoyaisis. Spoke at sea the u. S. ship Con- |
stclla'ion, Capt. RidgeIy) who Informed him |
that he lad spoken with the British SIoop of
war Conway, Capt. Hall) who Informed hin
that Capt. James Russell and boy, of the shin |
Hero OF this port, and Can't. William ClnrL 1,rl