Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-23
(Erom the washington, n. {. UMS.)


from The Nushingtpn, ": {: Uhis.)
JysuRRrcrroy SrlR-Wc learn from the Elizabeth
City Herald Of the Times that The citizens OF Pasquo
tank county were thrown into n considerable state OF
excitement, few days since, in consequence OF the
discovery Of an onlry spirit among their black
population. respectable planter OF that county lav-
ing overheard early on the morning OF the 2Ot ult The
women in his kitchen talking, aud gained enough from
them to induce him to make further inquiries, he after
wards asked black boy, who was present at the con-
yersalion what it was He hcsitutcd to answer, but
when told he should do So said it some good news
His then told him if it was good news he wanted
TO hear it and he must and should tell. tic then com
mcnced bv saying that next Tuesday night (23th ult
was the time the negroes intended to rise, kill the white
people and get their trcedon-tlat he had heard The
negro talking about it. This boy was then taken
with Others liz had implicated, aud examined
separately by two or three gentlemen. The frs after
some hesitation. and net without threats,
fessed that there insurrecton talked about
that though plan had been aurcd and no time fix
ed for its commencement, yet the ohcers had been Sc
lected. and gave their names Another was Then eXa-
mined nd without any threats being used corroburat-
ed the testimony Of the first and both gave the names
of those concerned all Of whom Immediately er-
rested and committed TO the Jail Of that county.
Committee of twelve respectable planters subsr
quenty appointed to examine the evidence which had
previously taken place. and was conducted IN Il brcon
;nr uanner least calculated to alarm init
nidate those who were brought before them and sworn,
the Of oath being first explained to them but
instead of giving the evidence they had done when
first arrested, either knew nothing about IT, or were uH
willing TO tell. One Of them, who appeared 10 be much
alarmed, when asked by one of the committee why he
did not tell the story he had told two days before
answered, he had said more then than was true. The
dispositions Of two white women were then read by the
committee which stated that they had heard uf the
prisoners say 10 another that there was man coming
here from the lorh to set them Tree, but that ii he did
not do it. they would have their freedom any how.
The committee decided that these negroes should be
kept in confinement until Monday. 9th inst, that those
who are free be ordered to leave the State previous to
the first of November and that the Of the slaves
b. requested to send Them out Of the State, which re-
quest will he generally complied with
PRESENTATION OF THE VASE.
BoswoX Oct. IA grerabiy to the arrangement Of
the committee Of the subscribers, the magnificent Vase
ordered by large number OF the Citizens OF Boston,
and designed faint tribute uf respect to the trans
crudanl talents and political virtue OF DANIEL WEE
sIER, presented last evening, in due form. The
ceremonial was The Ddron. 1t had been previously
announced in the papers, that the doors would be open
ed at o'clock for subscribers to the fund and invited
quests bearing tickets "f admission, including ladies'
Long before the hour the doors bcsct by dense
crow Of people, large proportion of whom were ladies'
The crowd extended all round the building, and far
along Federal street. In few minutes after the doors
were opened it became impossible TO arrest the throng
that pressed forward for entrance and the crowd rushed
in pcil NELL hundreds nay, thousands. including large
proportion vino had tickets were compelled TO go away
| Tor wait I'll room.
The House is capable Of accommodating more people,
with seats than any other building in the city. When
at length got inside (soon alter oclock) the House
crowded 10 III every part, TIE second tier Of
boxes being occupied exclusively by ladies' We learn
that the Hon. Francis G. Gray, behalf Of the Co,-
lrtcr, presenting the Vase, addressed MIR. Webster
il his usual sty OF rloqucncc Tor about half ali hour
ION concluding his remarks, MIR. Webster to reply
and to address the Meeting We did not have oppur
| unily to heal the iriarkS Of Mr.. Clay. the
dium Of Mr. Webster: at i!e moment we rnteed he
treating the principles OF glOrlonS Constitution
and lLc powers Of Government lie continued for
hnnr thtSp and nntnps To-
pics. enchanting the attention OF his vast audience,
in strains Of that transcendant uTd mastery elo-
qucnce, for which, .he has long been remarkable
II would he Impossible ~ do justice to the powers OF rlo
qucncc and Of intellect, displayed this occasion. 1t
contained rant, artificial labUrmg Of words,
thing trivial nothing fol- effect and oscnatious dis
play il from beginning 70 end: full stream Of pat
IotiC and lofty sentiment, Coached IN the most simple
and oul-strg language oftrut, reason. and sterling
sense in Short apply the highest possible cncomiuu
ii Mr. WebsterS oitayowud Sentiments expressed in
Mr Webster's happiest vie and manner Alter this 1t
would be needless to add that the machess orator car
red his whole audience with him, aud whilst i'll speaking,
| it still that whisper could be heard far oit-at
the close of his thrilling periods the ample walls would
Ting with shouts OF applause. NO orator OF ancient
| or nioderu times could have been eloquent or
listened to with more prntonnd attention or de-
light Could bis wosds lave been beard by the whole
American people, they would rise eS with one voice. and
proclaim him tho greatest of orators, and the most SIN
cere, and upright, and patriotic Of Statesman We trust
that this address, together with that of Mr.. Gray, vii!
! be published without delay.
The Vase magnificent specimen of American
art sad will remain for few days the store of NesSEs
J'ars g Co, Washington street, for tie inspection Of
| these who wish 10 iur themselves.
Ai'er the el'sea tie interesting cercmonals the com
m'tee oil arrangements uld their guest Mr.. Webster,
ogether'with seretal other citizens, paEtok OF ele
giant supper At the Fremont Huusc.-Lcnii2ll.
| HE fAsE.-,hreat Numbers have .bacn to the
Vase at Jones, Washington i, is aes the model
of the mammoth Vase II Warwick Castle, IN Eugland-
| 1t coaains the following inscriptions
PRESENTED
DANIEL WEBSTER
| TIE bEFENDER Of TIE CONSTITUTION,
BY CITIZENS BOSTON,
Oct l2, 1885.