Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-15

Lord Gosford aud suite in Boston, arriving there
ria the Kennebec road The Ptqne irigale OF H. ID NJ
was reported 10 be below The british officers arriving
here by the packet ships 90 to Canada post haste
Mckenzie reached this city this morning in the New
Haven boat from the North The Canada war, as Sc
rious matter is now oil The British Public, now
awakened 10 Canadian grievances manifest every ais
position to do justice, il the journals DC an Indication o
the public feeling
rhe ST. Andrews packet ship from Liverpool arrived
with I3 British officers The Collector passes all their
luggage withcnt examination. The Commercial states
that Lieut. Calhcurt "a passenger IN the orpheus,
now 60 days out and bearsr Of dcspatchcS on being
asked by Lord HILL Commander chief OF The Army,
how long time he must have to prepare himself Tor ac
tive service, and 90 to Canada REPLIED "Half an hour,
my Lord but, if necessary, will be ready IN twenty
New YORK, March O.
Tic RESUMPTION Mating held at the Exchange yesler-
day was numerousy attended James Boorman was ap-
rointed chairman and James Lee and Jonathan Sturses
were appointed secretaries Inc following teso'u''o'
were adopted unanimously
Rcsoircd That this meeting halls with great SAUSAGE
ton the declaration The part OF the New iolK Guy
banks of their purpose to resume specie payments on or
before the 10Th of May next :.
Resorcd That we have entire confidence in the soli'
div of our banks and in their ability 10 resume and main.
tain specie pa nens and that in this measure we VIII
give them our cordial and active cooperation:
Resoced That dependently of moral obligation and
legislative enactment the favorable state Of foreign cx.
change and The diminished liabilities both Of banks and
individuals call for prompt resumption OF specie pay
ments and we consider such course the sureSt means
of equalzing ultimately internal exchanges, and OF
restoring general prosperity. =.
Re,olued, That in contemplating the resumption OF
specie payments we perceive no reason to aPPre'
bend that il will occasion any further contraction on
the part Of the banks but the contrary that the re-
stoation Of confidence, which must necessarily grow
out Of the measure will lead TO gradual increase OF
their issues, and enable them 10 eXeho geael aclles
10 the community.
Rcsolrcd, That regarding the general resumption of
specie payments by the banks throughout the u s. as
essential to our national credit Abroad and us calculated
to regulate our internal exchanges; we respectfully IN
yi,e lie institutions of other States simultaneous eff
fort TO accomplish this most desirable object
The meeting was addressed by Mr.. PERT Of the house
of Goodhue and company, and other gentlemen, ana
spirit truly unanimous and sound pervaded the assem-
BLY, We are glad TO this move; the names OF the
callers headed by John Jacob Aslor, James Boorman,
Prime Ward s. King, Charles n. Russell, and others OF
undispued ability carry out their intentions, gives US
assurance that they stand pledged, they must act AS
recent events have demonstrated the ability and sound
ness of The banks they will be met on their re-
turn 10 duty by public contidence.-Sun.
Co.. Arthur, the new Governor Of Upper Canada, ar
rived Yesterday in the Sampson The Liverpool CORES
pondent of the Star says Of him: Sc lie will be King
Stork rather than King Log. He is quite Martinez
has will and will make way Of his own. 1t the
Canadians thought Sir F. Head had absolute notions,
what will they think of Sir G. Arthur" The London pa
pers which first brought out the announcement, remark
ed that throwing frebrand into barrel OF gun
powder. The notions of the papers in Van Dieman 8
Land where he was formerly Governor have been pub
lIshed in this paper.-D.
The bullion in the vaults of the Bank Of England,
cording to the last published statement Is 295 900.
The London Globe Of January 18th says the actual
amount q, this certainly exceed 80
Securities f22 G06 circulation 800 0O0 deposites,
fl0 092 ,000"