Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-10-22

mcnts through whose territories the road is in
tended 10 pass. and also what reliance be had on
individual subscriptions and that this be transmitted
to the chairman of the Boston committee rail
roads
4. That n committee be chosen TO devise the best
mode of operations for the executive part of the on
tcrprisc, and report the same ut future meetnu If
ono should be held otherwise TO report to the chair
man of the Boston committee rail Dads; and that
said commirtc tee have power TO call further convep-
ton at such time and place rs they may deem conve-
nicut
8. That committee of five persons report on tho
practcaby of the enterprise; with detailed state.
ment OF the best mode Of overcoming existing obs;a
clcs
G. That committee of twelve be chosen TO prc
pare and publish an address setting forth the advana
Ses OF rail road and inviting the cooperation of
states interested in it.
All these resolutions were then considered and n
dopted, and committees thcrcupon in pursuance
of the resolutions, appointed. highly interesting
communication from John L. Sullivan rpon tho sub
ject of rail roads suggesting improvements in their
construction, was received and rcad and il was re-
solved that the thanks of the convention be trans
mltted to nim for his very acceptable communication
From NE Albany .qdcoeafe
as not been the hoas, OF fee institutions ia.
der hem the highest stations open capacity of
whatever occupation, or of whatever walk in life ~
Inc foregoing one OF the pregnant questions proposed in
the circular upon which we have commented article
1t followed by Illustrations of men, such as Franklin and
Sherman who have risen from humble occupations high
distinction aid emnence Il is Admitted hat The nrono,;eo
stated IN the question and a,e no legal bar
hers under our constitution cheer asprngs of gifted
minds IN whatever humble abode they NAV be placed Ru,
are there n" artificial obstacles by the fom and
opinions of society," Have Frankns and shermans ien
10 greatness hccausc they were mechanics spite of then
condition. Had they deep preiudces to encounter
"bom to greatness" ""' "'''
Genius and Industry will find high level under cvcc
form OF human government Those exalted spirits who
seem appointed by Providence TO Influence
upon the desnIes OF mankind, do depend for the deve
destiny, upon social Mind every where The
same and will assert us supremacy artificial forms
e Naco"s OF rank are most scrupulously observed great
minds have raised themselves from the 10 the highest
stations rs very far from being peculiarly our govern.
mcn tina, have had Frankns shermans; for everv
nation will furnish examples equally numerous; and of every
not merit called the mechanic the merchant the lawyer
the highest stations The only difference is that in one
and regular arrangements of society; while country which
provides for universal equality, aud equality exists
Why then, is made subject special remark and adj
matinn that franklin printer, Sherman a shoemaker
nary occurrence for shoemaker boy to be
called to the places OF statesmen and Legislators law
yers and other professional men? Exceptions and not general
rules, are subjects of particular comment
Inc true question rs what the operation of
tons upon the ordinary mind OF the community? upon
minds OF superior ORDER fact the mechanic equal in
respect of n,escr knowledge personal worth to one who
IS considered ct higher class, likely be selected 10
hl public stations Is fact occupation or profession
chsnc and worknemen form an neondeTabe p1onoon
our national and state legislators and judicial off.
comparison proportion they form Of the ponu
aon Are they less enlightened PRACTICAL less acduain
ted with the interests the able to make pro
vision for the public good classes OF socie,y
We put these plan questions TO candid people"
HoRRInT.E Authoritative have been favoured
with the following from Monroe, Louisiana dated
l th ui!. To gentleman in Boston. Gen. Morgan.
referred to by the writer formerly resident Of
Boston, IN which he served an honorable upprentce
snip Like many other young men of New England,
he engratcd To the Western States some since
where his cnterprislng efforts were crowned Will
success Boston Gazette.
"it becomes my most painful and mclancholv dntv
to INFORM you TINT your brother Ferdinand Morro1
was on the 7th instant murdered IN the pnbiic s,1crt
OF Monroe by base and Infamous assassin the cir
cums' ances are these-on the 9th of Sept he had
some words with man by the of Hemken--
lie immediately sent n challenge BY one Col Moro
house, register OF the land office IN this nIace which
he refused 10 receive; the following morning be had
business with gentleman, in going to see him he
mad TO pass the office of Morehouse not fndino tho
gentleman he went TO he returned and on pass
ing the register Office again. Morehouse called to HIN,
and IN the street presented him the same challengc
again. your brother refused to receive any commun-
cation from him his principal, when he turned and
walked often PAGES perhaps, when Morebouse OBJ
tcrved-yOu are - cop1rd-your brother wheel
cd instantly, and advanced towards Morebonsc will,
sword-cane IN his hand. Morehouse presented q
pistol and snapped 1t, and missed fire Morehouse
then struck him on the head which brought him very
near TO the ground say thsn half bent: at the
same instant, RI. II. Sterling brother-In-law to H.
was IN the Office concealed behind the door he saw
|
ther from inside of the door the ball entered about
p inches lett of The back hone between the fourth
aud fifth ribs and came out between tho nipple and
the breast bone the same sde no fell and exp,rod
Iinsanlly-a more base Outrage could not be commit
led. The grand point Of difference between your
brother and Morchousc was that at The late election
Tor Senator. your brother beat him and was elected
Tor The noXt four years. Sterling is now in Iail and
N chains. where he will wait his trial in November
II there is justice hope the miserable wretch will
receive that punishment which is due all murderers
shall write you again shortly and more fully for
at tins moment there is great excitement -Geno-
raj Morgan was very popular among all classes Of
people,
Murder - The Harrisburg {Pa.) Republican Of
saturday, says person named Young was brought
to that place the day before and lodged in JAIL on
charge Of numbering young girl Of the name of
Cnlhorine M'Ilvroy, living MIddlctown Tie
had completely severed her head from her body bv
cutting and hacking her neck with his knife.