Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-12-11

=. "AoeS,S' IVA. L. hettn, y. w. AtistOn, N. Oten-
dInen. Evan B.nbow, Angus Patterson. Tho
mas Benson, William Garrett, John K. G,ilria.
w. z: Pinckuey, William Laval & EIdr.d
Simkins. Estate Guzette.
From The frederic, sburg Herald
A respectable and numerous meeting Of the
citizens Of SpottsyI,ania was convened at the
Courthouse, on Monday last, pursuant to no
"ce: Col. Thomas Minor, was called to tn,
CHAIR aud Benjamin AIsop, Esq appointed
Secretary-tbO,h these gentlemen being old
revolutionary otIicrrs.) The following pre-
amb'e and resolutions, presented by CARR,
MINOR, were unanimously adopted, and d.
rec,ed TO be forw arded by the chairman to
Phlip T. Ba. bour, Esq. the member of Con.
5ress from this district and 10 the Delegates
OIL TINS County in the present Legislature oi
this State.
In all ages, and in all countries the crate
iai applause Of mankied has consecrated the
memory OF those who have been distinguish
eo Tor their virtues and love Of country.
Among those Of modern times. no one
stands more pre-eminent than Gen. Lalay-
ette. HIS course through life has been mark
ed py acts, which will for ever attract the adj
mlratlon and respect Of mankind. His vigo.
rons, chicient and disnterested services in aid
oil our fathers in their revolutionary struggle.
WIZ enp'ie him to the warmest gratitude or
every American.
prompted ny these feelings, and being anx-
'ous to manifest them more by deeds than BY
words:
Resolred, That our member in Congress.
ana our delegates in the present General As.
senbiy, be instructed to use their efforts in
procuring for Gen. Lafayette such a perma
nent appropriation of money or lands, as NAV
m M rf xrtf n.
!S'Snrd) THOS. MINOR, Chm.
Auesi) b. ALsoP, Sec'ry.
letter from gentleman in Illinois to his
TREND In this place, states, that governor Coles
had oeen sued for emancipating his slaves
wHhout giving the security which the laws of
inc state require and that a Judgment had
been rendered against him for 9,IOo dollars.
Ihe writer adds, that those who wish to
Tree their slaves in that state, will find il to
their interest TO send them away.
.4israndria Gag.
EIrdcs 81 "a letter dated Coiumbia,JVo e5h.
Sinee my last communications, commit
tees have been appointed, a vast variety If
matter referred, & regular preparation made for
the transaction of the duties of the House. 'No
question OF Importance has yet been asitated.
me Legislature has been very much occupied
win The elections which have crowded upoo
them, and many Of which are still undecided.
ne governors message which was made tho
order of the day for this day. was taken
up this morning, when the different sections
u were referred to the different committees
TO which their consideration respectively he.
ionSed. MIR. Kennedy from the eommittee
on interpretations, reported a bill to incorporate
tie CINCINNATI Society, which has received two
readings. A special committee of which MIR.
trioieau IS Chairman, has been raised to con-
s'aer ana report upon that part Of the Cover.
nors's message which relates to the respective
powers Of the General and State goyernmsn,s
ms committee was raised at Inc instance M
MI Legare Who declined being chairman. A
special committee has also been raised. IN
motion Mr. Speer,seconded by Mr.. Tuorner.
upon tbat part Of the message relating to the
reception Of General La Fayette.
hSreeabIy to previous notice, n very ge.
neral meeting OF both branches Of the -I.egis
ature was bed last evening for the purpose of
adopting suitable arrangements far the forma.
ton Of an electoral ticket for Presiden, and
vice President Of the Union. The speaker.
y. VT; oNeall, was called to the chair, and
"n'lam ID. Martin. clerk Of the Senate. an
pointed secretary. The roll being called. abou,
~ msmorrs answered to their names. Mr..
"', w Suothrlu, lnrn submitted reso-
luton approving Of General Jackson as Pres;.
dent, and Mr.. Calhoun as Vice Pr.sid.p, :.
upon which the yeas and nays being taken
separately, there appeared in relation IL
GENERAL Jackson, 1872 yeas and 25 noes and
IN relation 10 Mr.. Calhoun, I47 yeas and 0
noes. A few members who voted for General
jackson, avowed that they did SO, not in con.
sequence OF their preference of him over every
o.ner candidate, but IN obedience to the will nj
.heIr constituents. A resolution vas then az
,.'eu ana adopted, recommending to the mem
oeIs representing the Parishes included in the
ohhetent Congressional districts, To meet. andI
dominate one candidate each, for elrcior, and
reP"r. me result 10 the meeting on FRIDAY |
nigni Mt which time, agrseably 20 the same
resolution, the whole meeting will proceed in |
'ne poin'nston oi two additional electors re-. |
presenting our two senatorial or federal yotes
liz Obedience TO this resolution. The membe,s
comprised within the district of CbarIpston 40
seinbled this morning and nominated MIR |
Keith, az the candidate for the district MIR.
Angus Patterson, of the SENATE. has heen
chosen IN the same manner as The candidate
fur Collet0n. have not ascertained The re-.
suits from the other districts. Some Of Them
indeed bave DOT yet met.
judge Huger, Mr.. Warren Davis, and Mr..
John. Gaillard are candidates for The office of
Senator Of the United States and Colonel
J Do, Colonel Manning, aud Dr. E. S. DAVIS.
Tor The Office OF Governyr No day has vet |
been hXed for the elsctipp c,f either