Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-08-27
VOL. XXX.---N 39.

The hut nv the
the meeting gathered by the ,ie,k
By The HchSttS-Ihat their belief aud that of early
Friends were The same, and that they bell ia the Scrip
lures, to'h OF which points they Maintained IN S, many
words, without permitting themselves in most iyial par,
cosrs to be dsgged into details o>posions or explains
tons Ihdthey not atisls or secede,s b, were
composed O; majority of tho Friends belonging 10 tho
Philadelphia yearly ing. That they were not follow.
ers OF Elias Hicks, but Of George Fox; there was no
pow in temporal courts enquire into spiritual things
nd they therefore declined eing questions iouching
doctrines They did not the Orodox of having
departed tom the belief OF Friends, were willing 10
:hae 'he property according TO numbers. Their
tn IL uit was only Tor their share aud for WHOLE
Upon these peadugs and this siony the cause csrno
on Tor nearing before the late Chief Justice Ewing and
associate Justice Drake sitting masters in Chsncefy Il
was there argued by George Wool Esq. and isaac II,
Williamson ESQ. on behalf OF Heudck>on; and by Gen.
Wall and Samuel L. Sou,hard, Esq. Oh behalf of Dccow
DC cnd"nt In their opinions read before the Chaucelor
both judges comcurred in the power of the Court 10 i'm,
quc INTO 'e religious doctrines of Society i'm order TO
settle and dire ct trust repoej in that Society On tho
main question: which constituted the real Societ, of
Friends, although taking different grounds they botl arr
rived At the conclusion. The Chief Justice being of
opinion that he iIckstc party had made themselves Sc,
ceders by their acts; while Justice Drake niaintsined
that they were new sect, holding doctrines entirely re-
pngnant to those held by the early Friends IN conorin
~ to these opinions decree in Chancery ,nads in
hV1F o. me Orthodox claim; and upon which the appeal
to The High Court OF Error, Just determined was bros
ne Cause ON appeal has been argued by Messrs. Wal.
aud Southland, Tor the appellant, and Wood and Frelng.
hnySen for the appellee, satisfactory TO their
numerous clients, and eci,ng the admiration of the hum
dreIs who heard them The ingenuity research, legal
proundiy, argumentave skill and CLOWN oatov which
successfully inermngIed, continually held the ear OF
the Court respectful attention aud elyhteJ tho NINA
ous auditory, by those who have heard these gentlemen
may Ire better imagined than described. MIR Southland
closed ana the case was submitted a. ,ho g., ~ ,,
morning OF Wednesday last. On Thursday al 4 O'clock
T. NJ The Council ha ing maturey considered the weigh,
y question AFFIRMED the decree of the Court below
by vote as follows:
TO AFrIR1.-Board Of Bergen Wood of Morris. Nor.
kie OF Sussex, Clark OF Hun"rion. Mcdowell of Middle.
SEN Green OF Somerset, Se'-y, (Governo) OF Cunbcr.
To RrvERsE-C amplon of Burlington, Holmes Of
Monmouth, Cawson OF S'em, Townsend OF Cape May,
Each party topay their costs.
After the opinion o! the Count yas delivered the pres;
dent made The following communication, viz:
" lie Court would most earnestly recommen nd 10 Tho
parties interested in The present controversy to make
speedy and 0m'cab!e adjustment Of al; he disputes and
We have ays regretted to see these RELIGIONS cont,o
VERSES brought into courts OF Justice; has demora
Ing influence society; is stumbling block to the un
Iulidcl.
/, is therefore the sincere desire Of The Court, that all
parties concerned VIII make every effort in their mower IN
ctec speedy compromise Of their difficulties on such
jhs. 'G tGnabo prnc'prs as may properly become
spirit Of God operating on sincere and honest hearts"
Tie decision listened in hreahless suspense by
the crowd assembled, than hall OF which perhaps
was composed OF those considering themselves directly af
cicd 10y lis character When we YecOlcct that not onIv
property but in measure and fine had here
been put in i-sue That the one hand a large and re.
spectacle portion OF the community looked up this tribunal
10 restore TO them property and sectaran anc dear TO
them, of which they had been drpriyed-tyhe anober
portion not less respectable called the to re those
RON whom they derived their existence Society from
The iWPutaon OF holding sentiments at voance as they
believed Win The p5n prercps of the inspired voune
we con!i net wonder q" the deep feeling evidently excl,
ted The young and Ill alike caught M i'm tho mo-
m'ntop question abon' TO he finally determined, from
every eye might be lash glance painful npas
ucnce ~ length the decision camc--like the dove with
NE olive Lanch Of peace, and the cheering intelligence
that t'e waters were abated, 10 lie party and Il
The other,
Hope, for moment, ba!o the world farewell,
And freedom, siiekGl--',-
It is now Our again has put on its wonIed
appearance, and conversation begins flow in its ancient
dHI ana ncnotonous channel Although in The general
discussion OF doctrines, principles, and ceeds which this
uai mas elected some good good may spring; vet
from the incesssut rolling of eyes along the ~
the gallery and the continuous play OF artillery from
thence 40 apprChcnd many heart has been led into
CAPTIVITY and We expect shortly TO hear OF numerous
S"ts begun In this Court being carried up TO that of Hy-
men; which may make This trai the parent of thousand
others ireHton Emporium.
The Tuscaloosa (A,bamD) IneIIigcncer. of the 27a,
Ut con'ins tho decision OF the Supreme Court of that
state, on an application made by the Attorney General
ny direction OF tho Governor Quo Warrano against
John w Paul, ihe object OF which inquire into tho
gaty his election 70 the Office OF Judge, by the last
,s."' luz VI ""' o',e' ine case was argued by tho
Attorney General and Mr. Hopkins for the State, and by
Acssrs Gordon and Goldhwli,e Tor tie Respondent; and
the Court unanimously decided sat ii had no right to ins
quire into The egaiy Of appointment by the Lee
gisanre The Constitution having con6Ied THIS duty to
thgt department Of government
The ground on which application for the interference of
The Court made, is, The constitution prohibits the
appointment OF members ofjlc Legislature 10 offices cre
Mcd DUNG their term of uemhcrship and that Mr. Paul
was member OF the Legislature the time of the crea.
ton Of e Judicial circuit which he chosen pre-
side His ends take the ground that the office OF Judge
was not created by the addition OF y judicial circuit
aud therefore he is Ell ,i5e.-R 0leigh Register,
BALTGNioRE August i0--Anot first rate shin was
added on Saturday the number of spledd vessels thai
our slip yards have furnished Tor the mercantile service
oil the country. TIE launch OF lie "Hnrk! .atcaV"
noble vessel of $50 tons buren, place in line style
ON Saturday afternoon from tie yard of her builder, Mr.
James Bcaclnan The whole alIair was managed in the
perfect mode now in use. aud the descent of huge
structure into 'o water beautiful and highly
imposing.
The ''Tar6! .ac1y" is buili after the most approved
model OF the best materials, and in the masierly manner
which has always gained high degree OF credit for her
very able architect Her construction has been superin
tended y Captain r. Fisher OF tlo ship Tally I}o who
VIII take command OF The ship she is rea-
dy for sea- These 6He vessels conjunction with tho
hip Catalonia. now he stocks Beachans yard and
another SHY 10 bee built will form reg uar line of month";
" packets OF hr' ASS chips, which the entefprising own
crs, Mcssis Jane y Brander & Co Of Petersburg, Va
are about TO establish btw Lv crpoo and J5mes River
ihcy VII constitute m''erial addition 10 The commerce.
OF lie Chesapeake, and from de f,ces which will att
tend their AMI, al aud departure an seasons cannot foil
10 meet with fol- and profitable employment.
Among the numerous spectators 1T he launch, was a
pHy o dies sud gertleueD on board the steam boat 20.
coAootas who Indebted to he poeness of Captain
~ Tor uh means Of wi messing It, Aer tic launch the
Focahons proceeded excursion down The river dr
i"g which HE company parook Of handsome entertain.
went provided for the ison hy lis liberal hospitality
VI is scarcely necessary add, dist the sentiment offered
with The FIST bumpers Of champagne, Of success TO the