Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-21


iadephia bad been elected by majority Of shnn' Eve
hundred votes in the whole county, and had been re.
turned elected by najoEty Of the judges.
sorry 10 say, that the Secretary oi the Stale Kept
back these returns, which think wrong. Under
these circumstances could not continue TO act with
who had right TO their seats, no more than my
opponent had TO mine on would not, as honest men,
ask NE 10 sanction so bad principle, and it is that
know your honesty, that have joined those who have
been fairly elected by the majority My party opinions
and principles have not changed, and my future course
will SHOW that am true 10 those principles. On your
calm judgment | rely. What have done, has been
done Tor what believe to be Your Interest," and 10 ap
proved by my conscience
| remain your friend,
JOHN MoNTELIUs.
Hall IF the H. Of Representatives., Dec. II, ISIS.
from The H1rrisLurg (Pa) Reporter
THE CALL UPOH TIE PRESIDENT FOR TROOPS.
We are indebted 10 friend for the following copy Of
The repy Of The Secretary Of War the regusinn OF
Gov. Rner for the assistance Of the army OF the United
States carrying oul his designs against The constitution
of the Common wealth and the rights OF the people
This mpudcn and ndelenbc rcqnisi.ion has been met
By the War Department, in spirit worthy OF the Chief
Magistrate Of the Union. Gov. Ritner, although he
knew thai the demand could not be legally complied
with hoped that BY false representations the stale
Of affairs Harrisburg he might deceive the Executive
at Washington into ordering the desired force and there
by transferring TO the national Administrations portion
of the nfHmy which mus, ever attach 10 those who have
been instrumental IN artayng an armed force against
free people coreHdng for their constitutional rights.
The conduct Of President Van Buren, in refusing 10
become party 10 the conspiracy, entities him TO the
gratitude OF every freeman His strict observance OF The
constitution and the laws this occasion, is anohc.
evidence OF his evolion TO his country, and Of his fitness
To preside over her drs'in:es.
I'VE have no room this morning for Mr. Poinsett's
excellent Letter. he takes this grnund:
"Under all thfse circumstances, the President thinks
lie shall best discharge the delicate and responsible du.
ties imposed upon hi.nby the Constitution and the laws
by ab',snng from adopting the measures indicated by
your Erceliercys "FP!lca'Ion at all eyent" until ii
shall have appeared that the State authorities AIDE
quate 10 preserve the public peace. and until his inter
position is called for by the Legislature Of the Sate
according 10 the Constitution and Laws the imract
cnbilIiy oil converting tina, body made certain.
Wi,h regaId Ia The circumstance mentioned by your
EzceIency, Of certain officers Of Government being
present 1T Harrisburg and acting active leaders Of
the mob the President has directed inquiry be made
into the facts, and your Exccency may be assured that
justice ahall be done in the premises
Tie Sik Corzcntion Among other proceedings they
adopted The following resolution, which elected much
interesting information:
Reyord, hat the dcli.stn opinion Of this Convention
that ii. may c gown in all the CacL States.
hu' vnuthr article eomcrcipl
giving active employment OF American labor and retaining millions
OF dollars - our copn; that are annually sent out OF 10" .e
The Convention determined 10 establish Il National
Silk Journal under The auspices Of The Executive
COmmuee(W we understand, our friend Skinner, late
The American Farmer, &c &c is to have finger in
the 2ir-So mote it he y They adopted resolution aso
recommending the friends Of the Silk organize
State Societies. auxiliary 10 The American silk Society
and resolution 20 auhorIza the Executive Committee
10 offer premiums The following resolutions also
adopted:
BIZ Mr. Mclean Of Delaware
Whereas, The committee appointed 10 recommend
the best reel for the people Of Tie IT, S have made
report recommending The Picdmontesc reel combin
ing the principles necessary TO produce perfect and
convenient article. therefore,
EtEG'rGG, That This Convention recommend said reel
any other combining its essential principles and pro.
portions TO the silk growers Of the U. S. and that the
Executive Committee Of The American Silk Society be
requested to communicate 10 the public in such way
they proper, the importance and necessity Of adopt:
ing said reel
By Dr.. Gibbons Of Deiaware--
R"sctrcd. That The Convention recommend to those
who cuIliyang the mulberry for market, turn
their attention the production OF silk, by which they
will not only increase their gain, bet cmineutly
subscGve the interests of their country, BY dlfusng
know ledge Of his highly important branch OF national
industry and exhibiting practical and demnnsablc evil
dcnce Of the profits to be derived lherefrom.
DR.. Gibbons preiaced his resolutions by appro. |
PIRATE remarks, during which he exhibited calculation
Of the profits Of the Silk Culture &c, which order.
ed TO I've recorded on the Journal.
MIR. NcL1ne also read statement showing the re.
sulis Of The experiment Of raising silk eighth of
acre. planted with The multlcaulis. 1t was also
ordered 10 be recorded.
Bv Mr.. Skinner of Md.
EtSoired That the thanks OF this Convention be and
have favored with view Of specimens of cocoons and
IF American Silk both md manufactured and with
heir observations the result Of their researches and ex
psrience the great objects for which this Convention
vas assembled.
BY Mr.. Smith Of Md.
Resorcd, That the members of this Convention from
he several States and the District of Columbia be re.
lnesied to apply TO their several Legislatures for such
egal enactnents shall project plantations Of mulberry
from deprsdations and make stealing carrying
way mulberry trees trcspasees and acts Of felony.
By Mr. Winston of Va.
Hesoietd Tha. The respective State delegations com.
,nsng this Convention upon their return their
isuens he requested 10 call meeting Of the same, and
# others friendly 10 the Silk cause, aud lay before them
UGH information as they may have collected.
Reso'red That The respective delegations, al the meet
ngs proposed 10 be called by the foregoing resou,ion
propose the formation of State Societies, auxiliary to
he National Society, and OF County Societies auxiliary
0 the State Societies
BY DR.. Thomson. o! Delaware:
Rcsoiccd, That the thanks of this Convention sre DUE
nd they hereby rendered. 10 all the pioneers and
romoters of the Silk Culture in the United States; and
hat To Gideon B. Smith of Baltimore great merit at.
iches for his untrng zeal and devoted excrtions in
Iifnsing much useful knowledge connected with tie !
uhiect.
Reso1ed, That this Convention recommend TO the !
tterent States and Territories choose delegated TO
leet in Convention. upon The subject of promoting the
nure OF silk in country. in the city Of Washing.
'n The second Tuesday after the first Monday, IN
december. 1889.
The american Six Sccicty also held its meeting on q
lie Evening Of the l3h when after passing other rcso.
ltors. they determined to adjourn, TO again in
lie City OF Washington, the ID "Wednesday, utter u
lie first Monday in December, 1899
EieetionS-We have receyeda Letter from Halifnx CO.,
ang that the Republicans Of the Congress- onal Dis
ic united; and that there is doubt OF the re. b
ec:ion Of M'. Coles. II