Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-04-02

& NJ A,kisson, Thomas Turan, Thomas Coleman.
Dr. Beverley Il Fleming, William Walden. Joseph e.
Rowlet julius udson. Philip Johnson, John T Palm
er Edwin n Palmer, Nathaniel Morton lsham II Bn',
ton, &" iIIiam G. Tucker, Anthony Sydnor, Nahanri
Blrksdae, William Jennings, Dr.. Richard Holland ho
bert Jennings Pleasant Wall, Pant Street, Howell Chas'
lain &. Lipscome, John q. Scott, Thomas johnson,
Henry Taylor, Edward Carrington, Robert fan'kner
Doctor Henry Easley. Moses DunhIey, Junior, WI,
liam B. Jeffress, Benz amin Taynham Paul inck'
| Bird Moore Muslin Powell Mr.. SUMMONS, Cias. Allen,
William Allen. Alfred Moore. Christopher Robertson
james Hunt, David Hubbard, James wilson, Hard
| wick, Richard Edmondscn, George Box!cy. Benjamin
Granger, Drury Jsiress, DR. William Darlington, joel
! Younger, " iam Price, John Sims, john II Taylor,
James Roberts, john b McGrhee, Charles tlunIey,
Samuel B. Major, r B. Chraham, Henry "ii.on, Nm.
Terry Royal Terry, James Faulkner Vim. Faulkner.
(Remoindr in our nsH)
THE VIRGINIA ADDRESS The temperate and very
able appeal of the Republican State Rights Convention,
recently held at Richmond is worthy OF the distinguish
ed, we-tred Democratic delegation which composed
that body perusaI of The roll OF members (Which we
gave few days since) will. to all acquainted with the
survivors te Jefferson and Madison phalanx,
with their immediate successors IN the active support OF
the Republican the rising ard vigorous talent
Of the Stale which promises renewal ut is gl0res.
mark this convention drawn together BY stronger
attractions than those sPnging from the pending cleo.
ton. however important deep and aIIpsrVading con.
vclion that the primitive and liable principles which
old Commonwealth had infused inlo national councils
endangered could alone have given birth 10 the eS
Iraorcinary convention which lately sa, al Richmond.
Among us members see the names Of several who bad,
havi"g closed life of eminent public service retired TO
domestic privacy. from which no call of their fellow ci-
tzrns, inviting them to the State National councils,
could tempt llemm'n who had never been partiZans,
but no carried with them to their retreats, by lhe
sent Of oil, however differing with in opinion, the
unhiemished tile Of patriots Snrh some of the
delegates no grdced the late conventions; and gentle
who laid down the honors Of the United States Sc
and who has sbandrned the heated conflicts Of par
" warfare, and occupies elevated place in the JuGci
airy Of his State said to have prepared for the con-
vnti0n, 81 which he waSa member the address that was
adopted by The readers. therefore, Of this State pa
per, will not find appeal 10 Inc passions 10 the pre-
ludices 10 the personal predictions at the people to
whom it is addressed. It is calm, clear, honest, and
able exposition OF the doctrines Of the Democratic Re-
publican school, with application 10 IN" present crisis in
the country which requires the harmonious co-npera'Ion
of all whu would have them triumph and give direction
the national councils; and which especially demands
the mural weight Of the renowned Old Commonwealth
which gave them birth. to impress them again this
era of mercenary influence and selfshness- GiOte.
New ORLEANS, March -, 1880
SiranaJoot Burn,H.We regret TO learn that the steam.
er GalPnian Captain De!ahoussayc. was totally de-
eroyed by fire the 9Th instant, while navigating The
! bayou Teche, ahon, ~ m!rs from franklin The pas
srngers all IN bed when the alarm given. and
scarcely had time 10 escape with their lives The origin
81 the IRE Is Unkn0Wn III broke out IN lne nOl0
under the ladies' cabin and the principal part OF
| the cargo being of n cumbusble nature in few
mrns The boat was completely enveloped in flames.
The officers and nSrd every PXrrllOn TO the
lives and property nt the passengers. From the Plan
crs Banner, take the following account Of the
! 90 and passengers:
| quantity Of provisions thrown overheard and
will b" recovered She had 10 600 sugar hid
board; 10000 Of which were in the hold. The boat was
insured to the amount Of 50 600. Capt Delahoussaye
wall lose about 900 }. +. Miller has lost - 000 in
merchandise; ". Davidson, Of Cincinnati $4,000 in
merchandize hessrs Hartman and Prcu of this place,
! have ais" lost merchandise tu the amount Of about
$l,GG0 Mrs. Morse, Of 81. Marnsville lost $25 and
| her baggage-rot $1,000 8 reported.
The GaIrrian delayed beyond her usual time in
! c"ns qmnce of having got aground in Lake Chco
Annexed are the names Of as many passengers as we
! could procure:
Mrs. d. laIoussaye, Mrs. Peltier Deahoussaye, MIR.
| and Mrs Davidson and Children Mrs Morse, F. ID.
Richardson. f 7. Dwight ". Moore DR.. Sullivan and
! \. l.. McCarslle. --Buiieiin.
Major General Alacomb will leave Washington this
day, IL take the chl" direction of affairs in FlorIda.
HIS stay there will depend upon circumstances which
cannot be known until after his arrival in the Territory.
| Gen. Taylor will remain on duty in Florida.
Major General Scott at Augusta, Ne. On Wed.
nssday. 18th inst and would remain there for The pre-
sent. There is truth in the report, mentioned in
several papers, that Two companies Of dragons
ordered from Carlisle 10 Maine
| [.irmy and Nnry Chr0aic'e If 2lSt inst
We are informed that the New York Iron and Coal
Company have agreed to construct Canal from Cum.
bcrlund the termination of the Eastern section of the
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, To point Jenningss
rum about three miles above that place. the of
that Company; the work 10 be constructed according
TO plans To be approved by the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Company, and 10 become lis property whenever
| it shall repay the New York Company the money
pended upon il.
We learn further, that two other Compani are ne
gUcialrg with the Canal Company for The privilege Of
making improvements in the north brunch Of the Poo.
mac. above Cumberland Vat Int.
MIcHlGAS There is nothing that Michigan enter
prize is ready 10 turn It's hand torom wild cat
! Bank to a railroad They have established at
! White Pigeon the first Beet Root Sugar Mandatory
ever begun in this country The burr oak land is found
| admirable for the beei.-.1e1. Gaz
FROM TEXAS
Extract of letter TO gentleman in N.,o York d.isd
HousroN February -.
Padre MuIdon, Irish priest for many years Il resi-
dent of Mexico, and high in the confidence Of Santa
Anna arrived here this morning from the city of Mexico,
via Havana and New Orleans, and, as II IS supposed, on
secre, mission.
Colonel Bee present Secretary Of Stale, has been
appointed Minister to Mexico, and General Dunlap,
now Secretary Of the Treasury Minister TO the United
! States
| An aren, of the French Government has arrived al
! Galveston. Gen Hamilton of South Carolina, recently
appointed by this Government to the office OF Loan
Commissioner, is daily expected from The U. S.
| The loan of one million Of dollars. II is expected has
| been effected in New Orkaus- ~ \. Ga:
SANTA ANNA letter received in this city from Mex
cu dnle Of the 22d February, says Sanla Anna
has at length arrived from Vera Cruz. His march
Slow in order TO gain time. commission Of ministers
is appointed, which, IN conjunction with MIR. Packru
ham. will 90 down next week To treat with Admiral
Baudin apprehend this is mere of Santa Anna
to gain tins" until he find out whether Cenrai.sm
Frde ralism most likely 10 prevail in order that he
may be better able 10 shape his future conduct 10 lie
times ''-.Ics Orleans Commercial Bulletin
(from the .NeU Orleans Bulletin If the lSh inst
From TENas-We have received by the steam ship
Cuba, Captain Carson, (Which arrived last night, The
Houston Telegraph Of the 18Th instant-from which
harm that companies Of volunteers lett Houston
the ih for the frontier This force we believe (says
The TelegraphD will be sufficient 10 restore complete
rnnauillIY 10 the settlements Of that Section and in