Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-06-10
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT.

lMPRON
The Committee of Thirteen have not vet made their
Report TO the citizens of Richmond-but il appears. by
the two following articles from the Compiler, that thew
have been discharging their duty with great assiduity.
and that they are expected TO make their report in q
very few days:
The Committee Of Thirteen.
We understand. that agreeably to the notice of their
Chairman [Chief Justice MARSHALL the Committee of
thirteen meta the off e of the Second Auditor, last
evening, at o o'clock. Every member tuas present.
The Committee was in session more than three hours.
a resolution was adopted with but one dissenting vote }
recommending that a subscription be opened TO raise
a sum oil money, i'm aid OF the appropria ion made by the
Legislature, for procuring the services of an Engineer.
And then the Committee adjourned, TO meet at the same
piace, ms evening, at . o'clock, for the purpose OF
considering in detail the resolutions of Mr.. Scott re-
ierred to them-and other propositions. II is expected
that the Committee will be able TO report in the course
oit"o or three days at farthest. compiler, June 4.
We understand the Committee met last evening ac-
cording to their adjournment, eleven members being
present-By are unanimous vote, it was agreed: That a
report and resolutions should be drawn UP and submitted
to a meeting of the citizens, TO be called egryy in tho
next week, expressing the deep interest that the citizens
oil Richmond ieel in the Improvement of the James
River by the Commonwealth; but especially the connec.
uon oil inc Eastern and Western waters through the val
ley oil the James--and the qualification at the evidence
given by the last Legislature, of an intention TO recon.
mence this work, by directing new SURVEYS and obtain
ing further information; accompanied with the most re-
sPectui expression OF opinion sthat should the Legisla-
ture deem il injudic Gus to appropriate the means OF the
State, TO the further prosecution of this work. and
should think IL ADVISABLE TO receive individual contribu-
tons by a joint stock company or Otherwise. the ei,i.
Zens OF Richmond would willingly subscribe 10 the q y
tent Of their means. Ii was further agreed. that n
committee of correspondence should be appointed. 10
collect Information 10 call from time 10 time when deem
ed expedient,m meetings OF the citizens Of Richmond, and
to adopt other measures for advancing the Improvement
referred to.-By request of the committee the Chair.
man Is to prepare the report and resolutions conformablv
with the principles thus agreed on; and the committee
adjourned 10 meet at the same place al 5 o'clock on Fri
day evening, to receive and adop; the final report.-U is
supposed that by Tuesday evening, a meeting of the
citizens can be had to act on the subject.
fB. June 8.
First Navigation by Steam of the Riper Panuuksu
We are informed, that the Steam Boat John Morris,
Capt; HILBERT owned by Mr.. Jones of Chickahom'ny,
Ieit Norfolk, last Saturday at 6 o'clock, A. NJ. on her
hrst trip to the Piping Tree, where she arrived in IL
hours and a quarter, mot including stoppages,) a dis
lance oil IA miles. At York she was visited by two
ferry.boats full Of Ladies and Gentlemen. The sight
of a large and beautiful Steam Boat, brought great NUN.
bers on he shores Of York and Pamunkey Rivers; thew
showed their satisfaction by firing Of guns, &c. All,
though the Boat was not prepared for the accommo "a
ton OF passengers, the few, who had the good fortune
10 be admitted, were much pleased with the attenti n
and civiliiy Of Capt. HILBERT and OF Mr.. Jones; Ibev
wish success TO their undertaking. Many anecdotes
have been related Of the astonisdment Of the Indians and
negroes, who had never seen a Steam Roat. fb,
In addition 10 the Steam Boat John Morris we learn
that there is another steamer preparing to run between
Richmond and the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
She will not touch at Baltimore and consequently The
trip between Richmond and Philadelphia may be made
some hours sooner.
Jhstdte Of Fayetteville The melancholy scene
at Fayetteville, appeals to all the syInpsthies of the
American people. Never has any town In America
experienced a more fatal calamity by fire, in proportion
to its size-Never, perhaps, has so large a portion Of
the inhabitants been turned out houseles stript of
clothes, bread, and almost every hing. Wilmington
has made a handsome contribution 10 theiF relief-4nd
so has Raleigh.-A public meeting has been called at
Philadelphia, and the name Of Pishop White heads the
call a proposition is made to have a meeting In Balti-
nore.-The Mayor Of Norfolk has invited his Fellow.
Citizens 10 meet for the benevolent purpose Of admins
tering to the necessities Of The sufferers.-And shall we
sleep at such a time VIII Richmond do nothing p
Will no contribution be made by her Common Hall or
by private subscripiions' We earnestly hope that