Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-05
=" Gather up the Fragments"

authorizing an appeal 10 that court from The Court
OF Probate, in where 1t could not be pr ose-
cued by due course of law, was unconstitutional
and void. On the principle of this decision, legis-
lative granting new trials in special cases
constitutional.
CoNNucrIcUT.-Th Engineer has nearly
completed his survey from Southmicl< Ponds TO
North Hampton; he estimates the expence at less
than FOR the same distance on the Erie Canal. Con-
tracts have been made for the completion of the
canal from Sou,hwicll TO Cheshire.
New YoRK.--Ihe Albsny Argus states that
letter from Buffalo ann ounce, the failure ofthc Bank
IF Niagara The Bank OF Piattsburg stopped
payment on the 10Th Nov. occasioned this time
by the mlsapplcation oil $50 600 OF its funds by
Levi Plat, Drector.-rhe Norwich Journal OF
the 3lst Nov. states that the Attorney General has
filed abll in Chancery asains, the Bank OF Chenango
TO stop It's banking operations; and the Chancellor
has summoned The Bank TO appear before him. The
Cashier has made publication stating that the ope-
ra,ions of the bank cannot be slept but account
ofinsolveucy, and gives a statement 10 show its
!llI ability 10 meet all demands-A bank of coal
of the quality OF Piltsbrs coal has been discover
ed in the county Of Onondaga. Ii is said to be
abundsnt.-Eleven hundred and thirty six chests
Of tea imported in certain vessels into Philadelphia
and found in N. York which the duties have not
been paid, have been seized forfeited 10 the u s.
L Mr.. Ed. Thompson of Philadelphia who failed
Castle, just as he going on board the ship
Algonquin for Liverpool. MIR. Uhle, of German
Flats having bated fox-trap to catch certain dogs
chat he supposed had killed his sheep, found on the
18th ult a Lar &C Brown Eagle caught by the leg {;
measuring feet from tip TO tip OF the wings--The
amount OF Sales by Auction in the city OF n. Y
during the quarter ending s0th Sep. $50 500
dollars; and the duty OH them paid to the
S97, O6S, nearly 8 l0ths of which paid by 6
auctioneers.-The Legislature met on Tuesday
last. Among the subjects to come before them,
would be the apportionment OF representatives and
the arran cement OF the senatorial districts, under
the new State Census, which takes place every
10th year for this purpose; the questions whether
they will confirm (and thus make part OF the Con-
stitution) the bills OF last session Tor giving the
election of Justices of peace TO the people, for
removing the existing obstacles TO the exercise of
universal suffrage; the extension OF internal I'M
prov emen, by new canals and roads; the express
sion of the'opinions OF the state sia.erghts; the
election of Senator OF the u. s. and sey era state
officers, &c. sc.
Observation-Disclosures Saturday, says the Phi
ladelpha Gazette, the market Wagons reached
from Coaes street to Pine, thus connecting to-
ge her. the Northern Liberties and South Second
slcet markets, and both with the market high
ueet The length of the line on Second street, IN
cludng the market houses, must have been nearl,
a mile and three quarters, and that on high street
from mile and quarter TO mile and half. Is
ehere such another market in the worlli-- There
are Sc merchant and grist mills, and perhaps as
many saw mills, in franklin county. This water
power, must be of great advantage to the county
'rhc Impeachment of Judge Porter is going on,
though some efforts have been made 10 arrest it.
of the managers do not appear satisfied about
it.-20G families of Pennsylvania and Delaware un-
der the name of I" the friendly association 70,
mutual interest" have purchased the PdiieV Forge
with large tracts of land adjacent 10 of the mem
bers have subscribed S2S 900 10 make The establish
ment. "A large meeting was held at Philadelphia
on the 2Sth uit. MIR. Horace B.nney in the Chair,
upon the expedency of pulting upa Bre tkwater at
or near the mouth of the Delaware Bay Messrs
Jos Hopkinson and John Sergesnt addressed them
They came unanimously TO the resolution 10 me
morialize Congress for the appropi ation offunds.
MARyLAND.-Be Benedict |. Semmes of Prince
Georges county is elected Speaker, and John
b ever Clerk, of the H. OF Delegates. A resolu-
,on has been debated great length, declaring that
under the 37ih of the Constitution no Senator,
Delegate, or member of the Council, after having
qualified as such, is eligible to the Office of Cover
nor, until the expiration OF his term This resolu-
lion was finally Carried. This narrows the field of
choice, and cuts OFT the preenslons of candi-
dates, who wee looked 10 at the approaching cleo
ton of Governor. Are 1lution has been submitted
for disposing OF the Government house and furni-
ture at Annapolis being said to be too costly
resolution has passed. both houses, for taking eff
icieni measures prevent he growing evils from
the ready protection which fugitive sla, es recei, e
in Delaware, Pennsy lvania aud ~ Jersey.
NoRTH CARoLIEA.-J no McRae, OF Fayette-
vile proposes to publish map of this State Com
plei by Robt II. b. Brazer OF Raleigh.-The le-
gislaturc Is expected to adjourn in day or two.
They have passed law to change the time of II Get
ing. 1t is 10 meet on the last Monday in Decem-
her for the year, and annually thereafter on the
second Monday in January A bill 10 prohibit
emancipation societies has been reported to the Sc
nate-A daily stage has commenced running be
tween Faye teyille and Charleston.--Nr. Henry
Scott ni Richmond co. aged II married on the
26Ih Nov. TO Hiss Nancy Baton, aged 81 - Mr..
Fulton has ed from the Office of Civil Engineer
but the legs ature are determined TO retain the
Board OF iIter1si Improvements and to prosecute
with ardolr ~ least of the works Of imp o, e.
ments.---Permssion has been granted to Jude
Murphy 10 raise $4,000 by lottery TO enable him
TO publish his proposed history OF n. Carolina
SoUrH CARoL1NA.-The legislature have an
propriated $4,000 for the transient poor OF
Charle,ton; $4,000 for the Medical College :
and $1,000 TO The City Council OF Charleston 10
reimburse them Tor expenses incurred during Gen
Lafayette's visit. Acjs of Incorporation have
been granted 70 Company 10 introduce the cirl-
tigation Of the vine and silk into this State also
TO Nater Company andto the Reformed Soci-
ETY. oil Isreali,eS The House Of Repre-. entative.
have voted the bill for the promotion OF Agri
culture.
GEoRGIA-Mr Polhi laid on the table of the
III. OF Il. a preamble and resolutions. expressive
the following sentiments--lhat they a.e ignorant
OF any improper interference on the part Of the
general government 10 the local concerns of Inc
state-or of any de .isIon Of the supreme court de
struclive of the rights Of the state ~ defined and
guaranteed by the constitution OF the u. s. tina,
altho' the management Of the bsnk oi the u. ). was
injurious to the state institutions the evil was cor
recfed when cnmnlalned OF that tln. L.. -.