Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-10
DOMESTIC.
SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE.
fCorfespoudtaee II Tic Caas lesion .ncreary.)

COLUMBIA, >. e., Dec. /.
Mr. A. Rhett ofSt. Lukes, offered The following re-
solutions, which were his motion, laid on the table
and ordered to be printed:
"lst Resorcd That in the opinion of this Legisla.
tre, the fine imposed during the late war with Great
Britain, by Judge Hall of Louisiana, upon Gen. An
drew Jackson for an alleged contempt Of judicial au
thority, was yrannicol and unjust and puts an unme-
ed stain on the reputation of that distinguished clti.
zen.
"2nd That our Senators and Representatives in The
National Councils, be requested TO use their efforts
with Congress- to have this fine refunded to General
Jackson with full legal interestnot merely as Pc
cunary indemnity, but as repsrat'on justly due by
the whole country, for his eminent services, TO his
wounded character and feelings
These resolutions will be called up By MIR. Rheit al
more advanced stage of the Session, and il would
afford great satisfaction TO the admirers OF The staunch
old patriot in his native State TO justice done to
him in his old age Indeed, the reduced slate oil bis
pecuniary such that the nation should by all
means pay the fine so unrighieously extored from him.
saw him in $40, at New Orleans, tho scene OF his
military fame on The 9Th Of January the anniversary
of the victory, which contributed much 10 the pros
perity Of the United States and struck the death blow
10 Britain hopes in the Western world. lie spoke OF
Carolina in the warm language of and told me he
regretted mnch The divisions Of party which array
ed him in seeming hostility against her Queensland
the pareaniry Of the celebration by which he was
surrounded did eface the recollection OF his youth
full days. though years had elapsed since ne had VISITED
rally known, was, when about fourteen years ofsge
prisoner during the Revolutionary war, and his achieve
me nts and escape would furnish fine and interesting
chapter in his life
From Pyicae Cvrrtspondsn,.l
COLUMBIA, Nov. 30, lcl2.
Yesterday morning the President of The State Agr
cultural Society OF South Carolina exhibited 10 large
number of members of the Legislature, several specl
mems Of cotton wool the various states oil preparation
before it is converted into yarn, we'll as specimen
oF uuuauav fine uSU: these. the detects
of the present mode of handling that staple, were accom-
p.ned by samples forwarded 10 HIM BY distinguished
spinner Of Manchester, showing the manner IN which
cotton should be prepared lie also exhibited specimens
OF cotton including the finer descriptions gnned BY the
newly invented machine alluded to in my last. From
the fact that Alabama cotton from this gin recently sold
in the Mobile market from two to tour cents more than
that from the gin, il s probable that The latter Ill
be superseded by the former Whether VIII be used
BY the grower OF fine cotons cannot with certain
" be determined The exhibition Of these samples OF
cotton, with specimens Of mari, stalk sngar, mo
lasses and syrup, excited much interest," and specnl1-
tons are already aaoat. The meeting of the Society
last night highly important one. The resolution
Of Mr. Myers Of Fairfield, proposing measures for de-
yeoping The resources of the State, unanimously
concufred in. The proposition from The Philippine Is
lands in relation interchange OF seeds roots, print
ed papers, &c. assented to- The essay on the prepa
ration OF Sra Island Cotton BY the President memoir
from the Milton Grcultura Society, and several other
communications, were ordered to be published in the
Planter ne paper under The edtorshp of Dr. Glbbes
and Mr.. Dubose. Resolutions asking The patronage OF
this paper by the planters of the State adopted
On the question of memoriazinS the Legislature for
an agricultural survey of the State, submitted by Mr.
Roper of Charleston, an animated debate All
concurred in The advantages that would certainly EN-
sue from the measure, if udiciously performed but
the state Of the Treasury, and the inexpediency Of ad
ding the burdens of the people, Qhough the cost 10
South Carolina if it were assessed npon The nbabit.
Of \ hn Of he
speakers inclined 10 the opinion that the matter ought
to be urged at this time. 10 enable the members
further to reflect the subject, the resolutions were
laid upon the table until The next meeting The I'D
vocateS for peiitionng The Legislature at this session.
we're Messrs. Roper Of Charleston, and Tickling oil
ST. Luke's-lhe opposilioniss we're DR.. Gibbs of CO.
lrmbia, Col Brooks of Edgefed, and Major Fielder Of
Oraugeburg As defeat will be the certain result Of
any application, until the pecuniary difficulties Of the
people removed, and the public mind is
that Mr.. Ropers resolutions will be rejected will
here close my letter until the Cattle Show if take
place (for it is now raining and sleeting,) is ever.
The show is over. Though the weather is very in
element, it larger than that of the last year
cannot however refrain from stating, that among the
animals exhibited large fat Coon. As as it
appeared the few Wings who were on the ground
suddenly disappeared. 1t is rumored that the Presi-
den. of the Society will be requested 10 send il to the
Courier Office for exhibition Should il remain here
TO day, il will certainly be skinned by the Cooniies
that were.
From private CcrrespaHdsnt)
COLUMBIA. S. c., Deco
Gentlemen The cattle show on Wednesday excited
great interest. The number Of persons in attendance
was large, although the weather very Indictment.
Horses of the best blood, black cattle Of different
breeds, African, Southdown and Dishley sheep, Berk.
shire and Woburn hogs and mules Of unusually large
size, upon the ground nearly equal their
valuable qualities OF the stock, that the Com.
mit,ees in several instances found it difficult TO decide.
The successful competitors for premiums were, Doct.
Davis, Col Davis, Geu Means Of Fairfield, B F.
Taylor and Doct Parker of Columbia, J. NJ Fielder of
orangcburg, and A. Summer Of Newberry. Several
Of the animals sold at low rates The Berkshire
hogs brought from SIS to $l2each.