Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-05-02

Resolved, That thsee delegates be appoin,ed TO
TINS purpose, to meet at the Court House
said meeting.
Resol.d, That the foregoing resolutions and pro
ssedngs be printed in the VrGini. Republican, tn,
Western Virginia Argus, Richmond Enquirer Cons,i
tu'onai Wing, Lynchburg Yiryinian Knoxville Rcri,
ter and Farmers Journal.
Resolved, That this meeting be now adjourned %
tue nrst DAY ct the next September Court of this
county ANDREW RUSSELL, Chairman.
bsVxaIkr Il JOHNSTON. Secretary.
NonFoLK, April 80.
STORMY WEATHER
4, heavy gale Of wind commenced blowing from
o'clock. and continued without intermiss,on during
the day and succeeding night. accompanied with rain
the greater part OF tho tims. Yesterday morning
the wind shifted to N. osd blew fresh III day. but
with less violence than before, With continuance
OF thick rainy weather The violence OF the storm
on wednesday caused higher tide than we la We
seen since the memorable June gale in 1875: i,s
greatest height was at second high water half pa
D. Z. Al when several Of the wharvcs were in
undated, but the water was al TINS within Sin
inches oil It's height IN 1875 when covered the 6ot.
way on the D. side of Wide Water Street.
Some damage has been done (but to no great cx-
ten,) by the tide IN fewns snces, Of go DDS ed
on tho lower floors Of warehouses bein. irmcrs ed
owing TO the utter mpracticabiiy OF n,nvIac hem IN
time This pcrhap, twou!d not have been he case
but tor the encouraging fast, that there is no,
sufficient warehouse room IN our thriYin. town
to answer the increasing demands OF ITS COM
merco; and We mention tho circumstance with
the hope that the hint will DO improved by the ow-
ters OF wharf property. to their individual EN- olu-
Hent and :ae benefit Of the town.
The steamboat Richmond, Capt Chapnan, duo
on "Wednesday night Gid arrive TILL yesterday at
O'Clock, having anchored at James Town until the
storm subsidized.
The steamboat Norfolk, Capt. Sutton also on
her way down from Richmond. ,nchDred at James
Chprr oh rodn nnff ho IL,
yesterday about o'clock.
Phe Steamboat Potomac, Capt. jenkins. which
should have departed for Alexandria and Washinp-
ton at O'Clock on "Wednesday morning. and the
steamboat Columbus. Capt Turner, for Baltimore,
at o'clock in the evening of the same day. Their
regular periods OF departuie) were detained By tho
severity Of the gale until this morniag-The steam
boat Hampton was also prevented from making her
customary trips 10 Old Point and II ampton on We'd
nesday and yesterday.
Tux MAihs-The Fayetteville and Petersburg
mal stages due Wednesday evening ere dct ned
at Suffolk IN consequence efthe rising of tho tide so
az to render Jer'co bridge impossible. The former
got in Yesterday morning at O'Clock. and the latter
at i2. Tho bndg yes at the bead Of Western Branch
being swept away they compelled 10 tuke an
upper road considerable distance cut of their way
The Light Boats, which were stutiened at VIII
looghbys Point and Crany Island, both parted their
mornings and have been driven ashore
Alta meeting OF the Members Of the Ba, of the
County and Borough OF Norfolk, held at the Court
House in the Borough Of Norfolk ON MonJav
The 25th April, 83I, JAMES Nimroo, Esp., was on
motion, called to the Chair, and Swepson Whitehead
Esq. was appointed Secretary,
The object Of the meeting having been explained.
John a. Chandler and Merit Jordan, Esqs. OF tho
county, and John s. hhson, John n. Tazewell and
Joseph II. Robertson. Esqis., of the Borough Of
Norfolk, we:s appointed committee to report Re
solutions Expressive Of tho sense and purposes of this
meeting. who amer having retired for short time,
returned spd submitted the following Resolutions
which motion we're sovcrally Adopted
!. Resolved, That tho talents and experience of
Gen 3opEnE 3. TAYLsR, az q jurist, euinon,ly
qualify him for the responsible duties of the Bench
md that hts acceptance OF the Office of Judre for
this Circuit viii operate public benefit from tho
trust and confidence universally rcposcd in his wis
dom nnd inteprity.h
2. Resolved, that his appointment ms Judge OF
this circuit - in full accDrJngcc with the feelings
and wishes ofhis professional brethren, who enter
tain the greatest respect and esteem for hischaruc
ter and virtues a man. and the highest veneratiop
for his deep and prsfound knowledge or the law
3. Resolved, As tho sense Of this meeting that
his elcoon as Judge Of this circuit is highly accsp-
table to large majority Of tho ch2Dns Of Norfolk
County and Borough,
g. Resolved, That deeply impressed with lie truth
OF the foregoing resolutions, wo do most earnestly
and cordially invite his acceptance Of the office Of
Judge for this circuit, convinced that such occep-
lance will only add 10 tho weight and Tesprctn-
biny of the Judiciary. but ensure to this cncul,
prompt and sati,fos;cry administration Of justice.
| 8. Resolved, That entertaining the highest res-
! poet for the character and talents Of RIcARD T.
PARKTR. Egg late Judge Of this Circuit, we teude,
to hun our wsrmest appreciation for the ability snt
integrity always displayed IN the discharge IL hi
duties; and while we may rcgrot his translation to
another Circuit, we arc consued with the reflection
That III the appointment Of s SUCCESSOR wo have ey
cry reason 10 be grntified.
! o. Resolved, That these resolutions be signed b,
The Chairman and Secretary, and published IN III,
papers OF the Borough; and that Committee bc
appointed to communicate copy Of the "a me u
Gen. Robert D. Taylor, and copy OF the las, rc.
solution TO Judge Richard r. Parker.
xhe following gentlemen were chosen by th
meeting, Commtteo, ia obedionce to the nezi
preceding resolution, WV jones YuImu - ohm a
Chandler, John " Tazewel John s. Millson, and
Merit Jordan, and then, on motion, the meeting
adjourned.