Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-03-02

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| MissIssIPPI.-The census ofthe state just taken
gives, males 25,9l0; females %, 800. Taxable
inhabitants 9,24S: births in 1924, 1892; deaths
7s5.-The Legislature was not able for several
days to agree upon Senator of the u. S. Judge
| Ellis is temporarily appointed by the Governor.
There were 22 members in favor of Mr.. Ellis, and
% for Mr.. Reed: majority of the lower House
were for MIR. II. and majority of the Senate for
Mr.. r. Finally, day was agreed on for an cleo
ton; the votes were tied for several days; a, last
one member gsre say, and by changing his vote
gave majority Of two votes TO Mr.. Reed The
Committee of Ways and Means have reported
bill raising the taxes per cent.-A committee has
been appointed enquire into the conduct of Judge
| Green OF the Supreme Court of the State, who is
| charged with sending a challenge and fighting
| duel.
MIssouRI.-Mr La. Taliafero from the Indi-
an Agency st. Peters. 14th Nov. writes to the E
ditors OF the Mo. Adv that our Indian relatIonsin
that quarter on the best footing; that the bene-
hts OF the late treaties with the Indians are becom-
ing apparent to them; but that the government
ought TO keep show of some force. Several
Sioux women were descending the Mississippi.
and before they knew it, reached the suck Of ths
81. Anthony's falls, and abandoned their canoes;
all reached the shore but who was disabled;
and sue was lost. Canadan Frenchman had
lived within miles OF these falls without visiting
them in 10 years. Fort Smelling is said to be
met on the 18th for the purpose of counting the
votes for Governor. On the Goth, Governor Mil
Ter was qualified, and sent message TO them. He
states, that " In addition to the many complicated
questions OF right. power apd Jurisdiction. which
may arise between the general and state govern
ments, the Stale Of Missouri has peculiar connec-
tons with the union, growing out o: the cent Of
that belongs 10 the general government, over a
large portion Of our soil, our lead mines, and the
| Indian tribes in our neighborhood. aud within our
| limits. II becomes, therefore, in my opinion, Our
essential interest. as well as duty, that whilst we
guard, with viglant attention, our state rights and
constitutional land marks, We should bestow
generous confidence on the administration Of the
general goverament."-He expresses his belief,iat
the y. s. will abandon their control over
the mines; that such is the interest both OF the CT
tizens, and OF the government; that the mines
would be better worked; and instead Of being
wrought by dependant tenantry, they would be
owned by men who would devote their capital ard
attention advantageously to the development of
he mineral resources Of the s,ate.-The Message
touches on the advantages to be derived from an
extended improvement of the navigation of the
Mississippi river, and the completion of the canal
to connect the Illinois river with Lake Michigan,
as well az the internal trade with ,Mexico- The
Legislature set bat three days, and adjourned on
the 10Th January; after passing only two laws, one
OF which makes appi opratisn to fee counsel in
". o.
IN tchlch the state is concerned. The acting Go
vernon Williams had previously Informed the Lee
sslature OH the 10 h, that " three citation. were
served on Chimp as acting Governor, Gliding the
STATE OF Missouri to appear before the Supreme
Court of the q. S. on the LIST Monday in Feb NEXT
to shew cause why right and justice should not be
done to the plaintiffs i'll error" Sc. The nature
Of the suits is not shewn by the newspapers; but has
Missouri been sufficiently careful of her state 30
vereignty In this transaction? Has she noticed
the Federal Constitution forbiddng the stability OF
states?
INDIANA Rapid h,creasc.-A COW, the
property OF James Daugherty the mil! of Mr.
Adams, about three miles OF this borough had
on Thursday last, four perfectly formed calves two
OF which are yet living. The same cow about ten
months age had Tour calves at one time; she is no,
yet five years old and has had nine cslves!!-Mr.
Owen arrived at New Harmony on the 18th Jan.
80 eager were the people to see him, that he held
meeting IN the church on the same evening, and
gave them brief account Of his per egrinstions
On the Sunday following, he delivered a regular
discourse on the new social system contrasting its
advani ayes with the objections the old indfriduai
system. Every exertion is making to commence
the erection OF buildings, for the accommodation Of
the community who amount to nearly 1000. Mr.
o. will ere long revisit N. York-The Leyisa
ture ADJOURNED on the 9Th Jan. after session of
weeks, having passed II laws, and IL Joint re-
solutions.
MrcNIGAN.-M Major Baker, commanding At
Green Bay, has received orders from the War De.
partment 10 have 40 boats ready in A pril prepar
atory to movement westward drought this Fox
riN er, as II IS supposed (1he commanding officer
at Sackes Harbour has also received orders 10 hold
| his command in readiness for an ealIy movement,
| in the Spring.
| LoUIsIANA.-The Senate have taken IN the
affair OF an assault made on Mr. John d. Smith
one OF their members; the Committee resolve thai
he was assaulted and beaten on the 2Ist January
within the walls Of the State House by DR.. John
ker, who Immediately after left the city Of New
1 Orleans, that the attorney General be informed
OF the occurrence OF said offence, and he be reoues
ed 10 take such steps may be necessary in ode,
TO bring back the said John Ker to New Orleans
70 answer TO said charge. On the 25ih Jan. the
| II. OF Representatives received message from the
| Governor, transmitting letter from Mr. Edward
Livingston, accompanied by the Penal Code OF
| Criminal Procedure, and the Book of Definitions
Governor Johnston Tin his Message to the Lee
gislature, in noticing the agricultural situation of
the state, notices the American Farmer in the
following commendatory terms " The American
Farmer, periodical journal of merit, published
In Baltimore, by MIR. J. s. Skinner, has afforded
much valuable information. Many intelligent men.
engaged In agricultural pursuits in the differen,
States, contribute to that work. Its circulation
IN this state would, think, be beneficial, by pro
moiinS spirit of inquiry into the various branches
| OF agricultural economy" An Engineer. bv the
name of Jerome has petitioned the Legislature
for permission to erect stone bridge over the river
Mississippi, opposite the city of New Orleans
MIsCELLANEoUs.-The accounts from several
states concur in representing the influenza TO be
| generally prevalent. In many instances it has
proved fatal. VI llS medical students in Boston