Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-01-20

question being on the adoption OF the subs rutS OF
fered by Mr.. Fitzhugh, of Fairfax. This s,ibsti-
tute proposes representation by Senatorial Dis
tric,s.
Mr.. FiiZhugh, OF F. delivered his sentiments
pretty fully in support of his proposition. He was
followed by Mr.. Christian, of Charles City, who
spoke IN favor ota representation based upon pop
ulation and taxation.
Mr.. Rives, Of Campbell, next aiLrcs scd the
House in favor of Senatorial districts.
MIR. Allen OF Preston supported representation
by counties.
MIR. Wilson spoke in opposition &c county AUD
Congressional District representations.
MIR. Duncan next spoke on the same side. go.
Nr. Goode made few remarks in reply t0Mr
Duncan.
And then the House adjourned
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A new Rhode Island paper affects TO preli.t
with a positive air that Mr.. Webster winbe APP
pointed Secretary Of State under Cen. Jackson
Creddt JudGuS, Sc.-rion eg0t
CONVENTION DEBATE.
We publish today Mr.. Wnaces Spec ch--afil
shall 20 on with the residue of the Debate, rapid
iy as possible.
The .Nert C0binet.-our reasons for believing
that Mr.. Van Buren, will be offered, a seat in tho
Cabinet. (tor we cannot have any positive iniini.-
ton OF the facO grows out OF the relative impor-
lance which the state OF New York holds in The
Union. More than one half the revenue ar;s;ry
from foreign commerce, is collected in this port.
ton in Congress, already the highest i'm number. A
variety ofea unite to give great weight to this
state in the general government, which will not
be denied These causes, added TO the weight OF
character and general influence. which Mr. Van
Buren, would bring into the councils of the nation
induce us to believe that he will be invited to re
pair to Washington, and that il would be inexpe-
deps to decline such invitation. nv. Y EaG
The Elizabeth City Star notices the arr ivaI at
that port through the Dismal Swamp Canal, of ga
steamboat built of sheeiron, 10 feet wide and 50
feet long, intended to run between Newbern and
Beaufort, through the Clubfoot and harnw's
creek canal" She left Elizabeth City for New
bern on Sunday last.
This boat was built for the SusIuehanna trade
as an experiment, we believe but not being found
to answer Tor that purpose was sold for the one 70
which she is now destined II was intended to
take her round by sea, TO North Carolina, but he-
commander being informed that the Dismal
Swamp Canal was navigable for vessels OF hcr
draft. e and an half fee) took her through the:
route. T.Vorlolk Herald
From the Boston Erening Ggsetfe
Mr.. Adam Stewart judcious and penetrating
inechanis OF this city, has, after innur,erabe ex.
periments, at length discovered the yeJf-actis,-
principle Of imitation. Mr.. Stewart, from &c
conversation we had The pleasure to hold with him
upon the subject Of his invention, appears to have
been led by various nduciious and analogous rea--
soninSs to the discovery OF the plan.
Surprising lady or gentleman TO play pi ce
vi music OH Fiao ~ rtc or Organ eiiher from a
written book or eNtemporaneously, this mechan;-
cal contrivance which for the prese we term ec1
will play the same music with all its combinatrs
of harmony-a thousand times over if required
DIED,l On the 18th in. at sucr i'm G eorr,torc
The Goth year OF lis Lieut., Col i.aoe Rot,dea
Typographical Engineers SUD Chief Of the Torosrsphsi
Bureau, IN the D.paitueEi Of War has pre.
e rom IT'S CREATION with zeal aud hiety
higher character for general than the
So exact wa, he in dis. harrnr the relative Of
PUPes celebrated I,ne
Go, Pilgrim, go.-puruc the pzfh he trnd.
81" A0.ssf mans the as5ist seoyk Of ODD"
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