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

The Columbus leit here al J o.eoek IN fhesfVf"oo
the Rip Raps. where she was To receive The President on
board and proceed Immediately Tor washng,on Beacon
LEXINGTON, Ky August 1.
SuicIpE.-0ne OF these extraordinary and unexpect-
ed which recently have become OF almost daily
currence in country, occurred n this city Sunday
evening last James Cowan, q. the Conmouw alth's
Attorney Tor this Judicial bi.nci put an end exit.
ence by shooting biinself through the he AL with large
dusng pistol The cause OF this unhappy affair, i the
subject entirely ct speculation, nothing having been IT
by him, developing the which operated upon him
commit so horrid Ie ming social converse
with his euds during the day. aud nothing unusual was
discovered Ivy ihem in his conduc, or conversation
For the las, two months however, MIR Cowan has exhi-
bitcd instability sn ckrness, that were not hereto
fore thought constitute any part OF his character He
has been a,her remarkable for rnness and decision than
otherwise. This know has not been the for
than two MONTHS circumstances having brought i'm
meiaely into ronict come xion with hnr,
BILE observe in his conduct, indecson, that
had seldom never witnessed In otheI In the
part OF the month o May, he proposed oonnexion with
us the editorial department of this paper. and il be.
Ing such one as we thought would be advantageous
10 ourse TO him, and TO the public, agreed TO il not
doubling that he would, according to understanding,
enter upon his duties editor of the paper But in the
short oil three weeks om the time OF his firs
ment with ne, to the breaking out of the Cholera. no
changed his determination in on TO the matter at
dozen times. On Wednesday evening Fast, he again
aud stated that having arrange his private
sness that no interference between that and his edo-
rial duties coul take place, proposed his
m.nt to which, alter rebuking him for frequently dis.
appointing u.s. and Tor his want OF stability in his deter
nnaton we assented, and he proposed for his and
convenience, 20 remove room in Office the
next morning, 10 which also assented and parted
with him with that understanding But in this, in
oil his previous agreements, he disappointed us, aud
did not sec him again, only at distance, until after hc
had PIT period 10 his earthly career We have
toned these facts TO show that Mr. Cowan have been
iaboung under alteration Of mind for considerable
period before bis death, although il not suspec ed by
ms most ultimate acquanianccs that he was IN that sui
tiou.
Just before he committed the fatal deed we learn that
he passed from the Post Office his Law Office in bur
ried manner, which excited curiosity with some Of those
who saw him, 10 know the cause, being unusual with
MN TO appearin hurry while passing along The street.
. MIR. Cowan but lately married amabe and
Interesting young lady Of Frankfort Tor whom he
ed and no doubt did, entertain most ardent affection
he was profound lawyer, and as man, few more
universally esteemed and respected His death has
aed lanchoy among his friends that will
eradicated.- Observer
A GRAND RAIL.RoAD SPEcrAcLE.-Thc locomo.
tive engine, on the Baltimore and Susquehanna Rail Road
came in on Sunday evening, little before O'clock i'll,
fourteen cars in its train; averaging, nearly could
Judge, thirty persons 10 each carmaking total Of 42o
hcse persons were mostly those who had been 10 the
Camp Meeting near Reisers town, and were ON their re
turn. The sight truly grand! The movement of the
long train, by magic, at an easy speed at the
rate OF about l6 miles the hour the spurs of hills
following the sepeniue OF the wild and tmbiiny
stream the banks and rocks OF which in the vicinity
oil every settlement enlivcned by spectators-the
younger with smiling faces and the older with kind OF
wonder and asonshment the reflection no doubt a,
the change which two 'hree years, with industry and
enterprise, had effected in their rocky aud woody neigh.
borbood The sAlubry Of the atmosphere was be yond
sll comparison the pleasauncss of the blythe mild
refreshing brrezes-and the quiet and orderly conduct OF
every passengerrendcfed the scene and every thing
la'ivc TO it, mos, truly dcIigh,ful.-Bah Chronicle
from the Chae,owo Jefferson county Free Prcssl
The Cholera This desoating scourge, we are sorry
TO appears to be augmenng its avagcs in our coun
y Since our last publication. valuable citizens
OF Shepherds,own have fallen victim, the malignant
disease. Many Of the inhabitants, we understand have
retired into the country, await its departure; the result
OF which is very sensible dminuon in all kinds of bu
siness The last two three days, we are pleased TO
state have presented favourable augury an
OF its violence, and ondly hope he able by our
to record the entire disappearance Of the cholera from
apnnaSf the citizens OF our peighbourug town.
The ijIIO"ITs Ihe names WHO have died at
ShepherdstowD Of cholera, within the week ending on
MONDAY ia.t-since which time happy TO learn
there have been few no new cases We are indebIed
to Col. Harper the Mayor, for tho list:
Mrs Wsenall, (wie of MIR. Lewis WisonanO william
Marke, Jacob Entler, (son of Mr. Joseph EnterA Mrs
c. Earnst, John Motter John McCsrty, and Nancy.
(colored wOman)
Two deaths OF cholera have occurred i'm this place
Thursday last The first, servant woman belonging 70
MIR. Jos NJ Brown who sickened on Friday ,ight and
Jied The following evening The other case was that nj
our lamented friend and neighbor Mr. William Shirley
VINO was attacked on Monday morning died in about
10 hours We have had other case nor do we know
oil any now In existence, either in town neighhohoo
Our town is at present in the enjoyment OF its usuaI
good heaiih but how long shall be permitted TO ac
knowledge this blessing, Is than are can divine
Already have been fearuIy admonshed 10 beware OF
the iure; and The deep anxiety felt amongst our citizens
upon the subject convinces that they claim no
non from the fate OF the who have been
nuFFred to their graves, within the last ew months 6y
this insatiae Destroyer of the human iamy-(holeyG
In consequence OF the existence OF the hocra here
and in other parts Of the county, court which met on
Monday last TO transact the business of the quarterly
term for August adjourned that day. TO the court in