Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-22

home, turns out to be such efficient member here,
they will hnd when MIR. Childs arrives among them
that they have got "Rowland for an Oliver"
baltimore american.
DANvLLE, tVa.,) Sept. IL.
Anti Abolition MEETING DASvLLE-A very
large meeting of citizens assembled last night at the
Bell Tavern. The Mayor CDR Nathl T. Green) was
called to the Chair who explained the object of the
ing in a very animated speech. Col rownes also adj
dressed the meeting in highly patriotic and eloquent
strain. A Committee appointed TO draft Resolu-
lions expressive of the meeting The Committee retir-
ed, and after del5eraon, found it impractcabe 10 do
justice 10 the importance of the subject that late hour
and ON motion il Resolved that the Meeting adj.
Journ over to this evening, to allow the Committee time
to discharge the duty imposed upon them
The citizens earnestly solicited attend this eve
nng at the Bell Tavern at early candle
Some of the newspapers North and South discuss the
question OF domestic policy in reference the District
OF Columbia We do not permit ourselves to argue the
question, we again repeat that any attempt at inter
that said ii is enough The people of the North NAV
rely on what we say-7ierandria Gazette
New ORLEANS, August 81
An attempt was made yesterday TO raise mob Ear
~ IN the morning pacards stuck up at the corners
inviting the mechanics of the city assemble on the pub
Tic square, FOR the purpose of considering the impro-
Priey of employing slaves in the mechanical arts''-
This call brought outnot the decent mechanics of the
city, but those who get employ under any con-
sderaon and who, from their drunkenness and nmor-
ality are disgrace TO their profession They assembled
to the number of two three hundred the public
square, bat being evident from the othe proceed
lngs, that nothing less than mob Intended the police
officers proceeded TO the drunken spokesman of
assembly, ragamuffn named Lee This some
show of opposition but it was soon put down bv The
Goodness and bravery of Lieut. Maurice the Artillery
The fellows were not however satisfied they raised a
flag in Canal street and called their few adherents
around them. In the mean time, the soldiers of the
legion assembled at the Principal determined to make
short work of the perurbators. However short time
afterwards Lieut. Harper of the City Guard having ar
rested two more of the ringeaders, the whole gang
quickly dispersed We hope the fellows taken up will
be treated with the utmost rigor of the law.
The greatest credit is due to the Recorder now acting
as Mayor In the absence of MIR. Preur, for the prompt
and decisive measures he took the occasion.
The legion remained under until late in the even
ing When it became evident that order was restored
they returned to their homes To them ALSO too much
pruise cannot be rendered.-.fmerican.
FREDERICK sBuRG, Sept I5
RICHMOND ASD FREDERICKSBURG RAm-RoAD.-This
work advances with silent energy TO completion We
are enabled, from conversation with of the Assist
ant Engineers, TO give the following particulars which
will be OF interest to the public
he LIST Division, extending from the Depot, On the
City of Richmond, to the Pamunkey River, and includ
ing - miles graded and the LAYING Of the Rails will
be commenced as the Iron arrives which toge-
Their with Locomotive, is daily expected from England
by the LIST of January next, IL is Contemplated il will
be IN use at which time line Of Coaches of the Messrs
PCrlers will connect with it at the Northern extremity
The I'd Division extending from the Pamunkey to the
neighborhood of Dr. Bankheads, in Caroline county
and embraces % miles, of which ten mlesvz from the
Tanunkey to the Mattapony-are now under contract.
Inc remaining portion OF 10 miles will be put under
contract in a few days This Division WILL it is expect
ed, be fit for use 10y the LIST of August next.
The 3D. Division, extending from DIR. Bankheads to
Fredericksburg-abou 10 mes-is under survey
and the road located to point, five six miles from
Town. This division will not perhaps be placcd nm.
der contract until early in the Spring.
The whole distance from Richmond to Frcdericks-
burg, by the RAILROAD, will be SO MILESTONE Z or 8
miles less than the present Stage Road-which will be
achieved by Locomotives in something less than fo1r
hours, at cost to the traveller of four Dollars OF
course the hours at which the trains will leave Rich
mond aud Fredericksburg yet determined on
The road passes little more than mile of the
Bowling Green.
We may mention further, that the examination of the
Route between Richmond and Petersburg will be com
menced in few days-There is doubt that a com
pany will speedily be fotmed the stock taken and c
work commenced forthwith. 1t WILL perhaps be fin
sed IN the course of the ensuing year-so that by the
way from fredericksburg to the Roanoke-ATena
BY advertising columns it will be seen that the
magnificent undertaking, the New Orleans and Nash
VILE Rail Road is to be commenced Immediately, the
first my mills being advertised for contract
The length of the road is 565 "a miles estimated 10
cost SlOOO3olG including the machinery, depots water
stations, &c.
make II one OF the most perfect works that the present
state Of science and art will admit When comnIeted
exceed 80 hours.
This, by facilitating the mails aud transit of passen.
gers, Will render IT, in commercial point of view the
most important improvement projected and in case
OF invasion, the South may have a more prompt 70.
source in the Western miiitiaas environments in the
vicinity Of Nashville where the abundance ~ rroy;sn
and health Of the climate equal 10 any in the world
can be made for the rendezvous Of the Western Army
and when required, transferred to the at single
Mr. Ranney, the Chief Engineer, is now on his ,yav
TO Europe with view TO make contracts for the deve-
~ OF iron, and the examination Of the machinery and
roads now in use progress there
Should the Nirgnians determine connect their con.
templatcd James River Improvement with this work We
may expect 10 travel from Washington to New Orleans
IN four days with and comfort never before con
templacd-Gtobc.
Omo asO M'cmoAs.-Tbc Globe Of Tuesday last has
The following announcement.
Impeachment by The President-- "John S Uorner oC
Virginia, Secretary Of the Territory Of Michigan C8as
Shaer having declined the appointment. learn fbat
Mr. Homer has accepted the above mentioned apnon
inent, and that he is now his way 10 Detroit Z"
The Globe goes on further to say
owe repeat what we have before said that the pses
dents opinion Of this controversy has UNDERGONE M,
change. lie thinks as he has thought from The bo,;n
ming, That the tract IN dispute has been placed Inc
jurisdiction Of the Territory Of Michigan and bat mo
power but that Of Congress can give it to Ohio lie /
thinks that If tie State Of Ohio should by force osrucf
The execution Of the laws Of Michigan within that Ter
ntoy established by act Of Congress and if that es
rtoy should not be sufficient ensure the execution e
the laws, il will DO his duty this state Of tbns
make known 70 him. in the legal mode TO issue h,s
proclamation, and II this is obeyed 70 take the osri
or measures required Of him by law"
Since the publication Of yesterdays paper we learn.
with great satisfaction, that there less reason for an