Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-06-02

is now daily expected. The messenger was met
within 20 miles OF Beauchamp's residence las, Fri
day morning. The reasons which have led to this
course are not generally known.
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HARPER's FERRY, May 24.-Capt. M'Neill
and Lieut.. Diahunty, of the Corps OF the u. s.
Typographical Engineers, arrived here on Monday
last On Tuesday, accompanied by Col. Braxton
Davenport, Mai. John Peter, Capt. James M
Brown and by several gentlemen of this plac
they proceeded round the points of the Blue Ridge
and Short dill towards Waterford in Leudoun
No opinion of course, expressed as 10 the pre-.
erable route Tor the continuation of the Cumberland
Road, but we believe we may venture to say that
the Engineers satisfied of the perfect prac,i-
caoility OF making good road round the points
mentioned. Indeed, fewer difficulties ere presented
than we had ourselves anticipated; and a pract-
cal and experienced gentleman present offered TO
guarantee good road along the bluffs foI IS per rod
We are aware of the useessness of exciting hopes
that may never be realized, but we feel some de-
gree OF confidence that every thing considered the
government will find that the Cumberland Road
| oUghtto pass through this place, even should the
distance pc to be somewhat greater than the
most direct route. Let the cost of TRANSPORTING
arms over the mountains, during the late war be
eorne In mind. A similar expenditure may become
necessary, and good road will obvia,e the diff
Guilty. Free Press
LYNcHBURG, May o. During the last week
our town has been literally thronged with strangers
Besides the number drawn hither Dy the Chancery
Court. (Which has just adiourned) the annual ses-
sion of the Protestant Episcopal Church which
commenced last Thursday, has attracted great
number OF strangers. Our private houses, as well
as taverns, have been filled to OVERLOOKING and
our streets have presented an unprecedented scene
oil hustle and gaiey. a large portion Of our visi-
tors are ladies.
The Ri. Rev. Bishop Moore, consecratea, on
thursday last, 10 the service of the Lord of Hosts
In his usual impressive err the new and elegant
church just completed in this place, and delivered
on the occasion an appropriate and eloquent dis
course All the churches in town, Presby terian
Methods, and Baptist, proffered to the on
Fention, and accepted, and the citizens of this
place, and strangers crowded in great numbers on
each occasion that offered TO hear the scriptures
eHpounded, In manner al once profound aud ell
oGusnt. Lynclburg has seldom been gratfed with
such an interesting and edifying exhibition of pie
ty and learning.
At special ordination held in ST. Paul's Church.
Lynchburg, Trinity Sunday, 2Ist inst the fol-
lowing Reverend gentlemen, DeGconS were ad
united 10 the holy order of Priests, by the Right
Rev Richard Charming Moore, ID. ID. Bishop of
the Protestant Episcopal Church in the State of
virginia.
Rev. John T Brooke, of NIartinsburg, Berkeley
county.
Rev Mark L. Chevers, of Suffolk, Nansemond
county.
Rev. John p N1'Guire, of Essex county.
rev Stephen 5 Gunter. of Eastyi!le, Norihainp-
ton county.
Rev. Robt B. Croes, of Richmond
The Ordination Sermon was. preached by the
Rev. WIN. II. Wilmer, Rector of ST. Paups
Church, Alexandria, from Job 9thclapter diverse
tfotD should man be just toHh God? The candi-
dates were presented by the Rev VIM H. Will
m I' and large number of the clergy, attending
the convention, concurred with the Bishop in the
imposition of hands.
AT The same time snd place, the apostolic rite Of
confirmation was administered by the Right Rev.
the bishop to thirtyone persons. puginial.