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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-15

TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

In Goochland County Court, l7fh August Esd.
The death Of Captain ARCHIBALD BRYCE ba,r,
been announced In The Court brief aud auprnp,,,
manner by MIR. Richard lyanhor tnrkr,
ON motion, thr Court appointed The follow iHr s-nt
men COMMITTEE Ia prepare u suitable preamble ana
resolutions. expressive OF The deep ni nai
al the community, VIZ: Richard lvanhor Cook rna.
+. Pope, co Henry L. Hopkins. John : Flrrus
Walter u. l.ease, col Peter Gu.iran,. and n Thoma.
turd, who retired for short ilme and reported III III
lowing, which Were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, II has been announced 10 the couu tha
since lis last term, Archibald Bryce. E>q III. olie.
member Of the bar practising al this Court one ii /.
officers and one 81 The brightest at M
lrSsn III our land, has, BY thr d>pensar'on n al 81
wise providence, been remo"rd from amongst ~
TIE rrfnir,
the Officers al the Cnurt, aud citizens generally h,,r
heard, with nnlrgned regret nf The death al Mr. Rpce
who, Tor many years, was unr al our u- di-tng
citizens, was for long period Tie representative u III,
county III thu Legislature at the St3ir, whtir m,
Tents, his learning, and hls high moral ohaclt Won
for him universal respect and Inilncrcr, whn,r
altainmrhts rs Lawyer made HIM eminent and p"pa.
lar III his profession whose s'ia,, ol manners made
his intercourse With his fellow pleasant aud poit.
able and whose christian drmeannr constituted An
ample worthy II imil:lkun.
krs0iutd That lament his dra'h - a public ia
ainify. aud iningir irnd->i ;, mpahr- with ha-
at his family al Their iInly mrlanchuy bereavement
which has deprived the community Of a useful clt2tu
the Court eta valued Officer, aud the bar ~ II H.
kndest most geDtrmany and most disiin. ul>hrd men
hers and his family 81 IT. honortd read
ResDlrtd That, teslimonai ~ ouf respect ior III
memory. we VIII wear The usua badge ot mourning ~
thirty days.
Rssolred That these resolutions he entered upon III,
minutes oi tins Cont, copy transmitted By the ''eis'5
the family Of the deceased. and another 10 the Ei5
the Richmond paper, cf publication.
Resclrtd, That this Cont dc nos adjourn.
a Gopy-TrStr.
NAN " MILLER /, q =
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Correspondence Of the Baltimore SUM-

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 1916.
The telegraph will have apprized you Of the
melancholy suicide OF the Hon Felix McCon-
nell The news sent thrill of horror through
the community, and crowds eagerly hurried TO
The body which but shor, time ago was bound
ing with the pulses Of lie. Oh lntemperance
how numerous are Thy victims.
Il appears that the deceased terminated his ex-
is,ence by deliberately cutting the Jusuar veins
on each side Of his throat, and by lniiIctIDg deep
wounds in his sides, with knife. Two OF the
slabs were nearly perpendicular The others
Glanced off from The bones, and made irighiul
oasbes. His friends say that for about week
pasl he had relinquished drinking, owing 10 in
disposition and that The absence Of his usual sli-
muIus caused great dependency. He was in
fac, suffering The horrors of deirium tIemens.-
He could not, as has been stated, been in great
want Of money, for am told he had no, drawn
his mileage. In addition 10 this, he had his watch
and valuable jewelry en- his person, besides
sum OF money. A short time before he commit
led the deed, he called for pen and ink, Tor The
purpose, il is supposed, OF writing TO his wife,
A coroner's inquest was held on the body, al his
room at the ST. Charles Hotel, and verdict was
rendered in accordance with the facts
The adjournment Of the Smithsonian Regents
without deciding upon a site for The buildings
mas SItdll} UtSdppUiHicu many
who wanted 10 make few hundred dollars BY
Specializing in lots There is no doub, but 'ha
the mall will be selected for the agricultural de-
par,ment, and there is very strong probability
ibat The space between 18th street and the rivel
will be assigned for the buildings. llthis portion
of the city IS not very much slandered, il is pro
nounced 10 be very unhealthy, The fever and agu'
being an almost constant visiter. This, how
ever is stoutly denied by property holders.
From another correspondent OF Baltimore Sun.
WAsHISGroN, Sept. 10, 1876
Felix G. Mcconnell, member Of Congress
from The Stale OF Alabama, put period 10 hi
existence between II and o'clock to-day HI
returned to his lodgings at The "Sant Charlie
Hotel" about noon, apparently much depressed
called Tor pen and ink. and said he intended Il
write to his wife. Before the messenger return
ed, however, Mr.. Mcconnell had locked his door
inflicted two cuts around The abdomen, long bu
not deep and several around The throat, sevefing
as is supposed, the jugular vein.
After an hour and a half had elapsed, one
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-15
POLITICAL,
lMEs ARE IN THY HAND

"MY TIMES AXE IN i n nhND.
az THE AUTHOR OF "pEN AND INK SKETCHES o.
PREACHERS AND POLITICIANS"
Mysterious are thy ways, oh God!
But mighty is thine arm,
To guide thy suffering faithful Ones
And shield them from the storm.
Omnipotent art thou, my God
So, till The promised land
Shall gladden. my expectanl eye,
In alteration would cry,
.'My times are in thy hand"
Eternal is thy throne, on God!
Round which the elders lhrong,
Waving green palms, and wearing crowns,
Singing the conquerors song.
Unwavering is thy love, my God!
So, on Times dreamy strand
III watch through doubt, despair and g'oon''
And feel, whilst trembling near touio'
"My time is in thy hand"
Omniscieut is thine eye, oh God!
When tainting pilgrims sink,
Thou wachesl iii they stand beside
Be,hesdas healing brink.
Ever descend thine angels, God!
A ministering band;
TO touch the waters with their wings,
And charm cen Sorrow, ill she sings,
"My times are in thy hand"
And shall then repine, oh God
Whilst certain of thy power
No. let me kneel and kiss The rod,
In every trying hour.
Faint heart, rejoice and soul, be SILL
God hath the pathway planned;
And ill thy Saviour's face be seen,
Cry, through the clouds that intervene,
"My times are in thy hand"
London Critic.
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In me family went TO his room door, and, finding !
sun locked, looked through glass over il. W5er
me dead body of the unhappy man was seen 4,
ing on Inc moor. To all appearances he INNS
nave died instantly. Everybody here will un',er
stand The cause 10 be inlcmperance. Poor H.
Connell, ne has become the victim az ;nrcmna
rance, bur think ii may be truly said he has ~
LEFT an enemy behind.
Tine Union says that The funeral Of the late ?
q. Mcconnell, member Of Congress from Ala
oama, would take place yesterday, under he d
reciion Of the officers OF the House Of Rrepre..,
ta!lves, according 10 the programme PUBLISH.
By that paper.
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CONVENTION VIEWS.

A meeting was held in Clarke county, on the
2ith August, on the subject of State Conven-
tion 10 reform the Constitution Edward J. Smith
in the Chair, and James e. Clarke Secretary
The following resolution, embracing the most Ii
beral sentiments in regard 10 the basis of repre-
senlation, was adopted, on motion Of P. McCor.
mick, Esq:
"Resslred That we are in favor OF Conven-
ton for The purpose Of altering the Organic Law
of The Stale; prorided, however that, in the law
authorizing such convention, we are further in
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-15
MISCELLANEOUS.

The Muscogee (Georgia) Democtat contains
The following capital jsu despqA upon the recen
marriage of Mr. Ficklin, the able member OF Con
gress from Illinois, to daughter OF the whole
soued, eloquen, Senator from Georgia, Mr.. Col
quit
The lady Of the Upper House..
The gallant member of the Lower,
Did each agree To pass a bill
Which they Ind long debated DER.
The speaker called the yeas and nays,
Which gave the voting members pleasure.
And by n vote USAsIAous,
They pass'd a DEMOCRATIC measure.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-15

The citizens OF New York have rendered IL ",
McLane public dinner. In hsrrpy to Mayo,
Mickle. Messrs. G. Newbold, c. w. Law.en,-
and others, The Committee, he accepts M inv,a.
t'on' and will take The earliest opportunity. aa.,
his return home, 10 designate the tay
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-15
NAvAL.-A letter in the NY. Express gives

NAVAL.-A letter in the n. I Express gives
the following account OF The Cholera in The u
s. East India Squadron
"U. S. SHIP COLUMBUS,
"HcSo koNd, China, April 18th, 1916.
~ suppose that you have heard long before
This thai The Cholera has been on board oil US,
and has swept of many Of onr young crew
Just imagine me one moment talking with my
merry shipmaes, and, in TWO or three hours more,
called 10 witness them in the arms OF that Tell ~
rant Death. But as you Outlines told me, that
God is every where, so now | have reason 10
think so. have witnessed scene that shall
never forget as long as live. We sailed Tor
Manila, one OF The PHILIPPINE islands, and ar
rived there in one day; the next we had twelve
men dead BY Cholera. The doctor seeing the
danger ordered The ship 10 leave again for TINS
place; and from The time we made sail unl'l
four days al sea, the boatswain al eevry hour was
calling that melancholy summons, All hands 10
bury The dead Sometimes 10 The number OF
FIVE corpses a, a time were brought up and launch
ed inlo their deep and walery grave. God have
mercy upon their souls! The Dysenlery, thai
dreadful disease in this climate, is on board OF
the ship; and the Vincennes sloop OF war has
los, nearly all her crew by The same disease.
am now on the list OF sick and very bad"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-15

CURE FOR DYSENTERY.-An almos, /,
slant cure Tor dysenery, cholera morbus and II,
ailments Of that class, says The y !. sun. nil
be ionnd By taking large table spoonful! j. CON.
mon table salt, and Two lea spoof>iui .; yinerar
Put into ha!fpint Of hot wafer and cfink !.
warm as possible. Although unpIca>an, 10 ann.
you will find reliei as soon "a the uaus,ou.ne,,
III The Lranoht has nassed
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-15

The citizens OF Baltimore have presented 10
Lieut.. Randolph Ridgely, of the Flying Arille-
ry beautiful sword, in testimonial of his gal
lanlry on the Rio Grande. We make an ex-
tract from his reply TO the Committee, John Spear
Smith, Henry A.Thompson, Christopher Hughes,
Robert Gilmer John II. B. Latrobe, u S. Heath
Robert Leslie, Esqrs. He speaks OF his own
services with becoming modes,y, and pays a
beautiful tribute of respect TO the memory OF his
leader, Maj. Ringold. With such officers in our
service, can we not triumphantly defend our in
slitulons against "a world in arms?"
"The highest ambition OF soldier is 10 de-.
serve the appreciation OF his counlrymen The
expression Of that appreciation, especially when
accompanied by token OF confidence and es-
TEEN, is his proudes consolation amidst the priva-
lion and hardships incident to his profession.
at has been my good fortune 10 be attached TO
corps (new 10 The service) which was organic
ed and instructed on the soil Of my native land,
by one of her chosen sons. Its performances on
the field Justify the confidence reposed in him by
his Government, when he was selected for the ar
duous and difficult lask The Acknowledgements
10 myself are but a Just tribute 10 him. who de-
voted the last years of his life 10 The perfection OF
an arm. heretofore but little known and totally
unapprecia,ed in our country. His happiesl
hour was that in which he received his morta
wound; for in il he witnessed the perfect success
with which his exerlions had been crowned.
was but an humble instrument executing The
lessons had learned under his instructions, and
feel that all you have been pleased TO say Of my
services, is but rendering justice 10 The memory
OF him who has so nobly sustained the reputa
ton OF our foreialhers-that reputation which
was gained by them on The battle fields, in de-
fence OF their country's liberty. Ma!yland's
sons hope never 10 dishonor her, so long as those
brilliant examples remain, as beacons, to light
the path of duty. They can never fail 10 love
and reverence her, when they see their every step
watched with mothers care and find them
selves honored when living-when Dead mourn.
ed.
"The sword which you have been depuled to
present me, accep, with full sense OF the high
obligation il imposes, 10 maintain, unsullied, the
reputation we have inherited have the honor
10 be, gentlemen, very respectfully, your obedienl
servant, RANDOLPH RIDGELY."
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-15

TtAIL NUAU, SFNtWNeF ITfr
Messfs. Editors: James Philips, who gave
the guards The slip thereby deprivins 10.
Penieniary OF one Of lis boariels, was caic;l
on Thursday evening, in the county Al K H.
George, by MIR. Geo. w. Carpenter ana brons6
back on the cars 10 this city. 10 take up hrs Vim.
ler) residence in the white building. James /,
one Of the bhoys, and says LILLE recreation ~,
necessary Tor the improvement oi his heanA
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uaMpnEN SIDNEY COLLEGE.

Li,tleton Tazewol, Esq, of Lunenburg. WIZ aelvet
the Annual Literary Address before the Union soeey
of Hampdep Sidney College, on THURSDAY, the 1s'h
instant, the day after commencement. ecP'' f-''"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-15

The trial OF Coleman C. May, Esq, charged
with the murder Of James Nc Dearman, Esq, OF
Appomalox, in an ARRAY in the early part OF last
Winter came on before The Circuit Superior
Cour, OF Amherst, al its late session, and result
ed in his acqutal. The Trial, We understand
took up the whole term Of The cou!t-aboul Two
weeks. There was very large number oil wit
nesses examined, and The case was ably argued on
behalf Of the Commonwealth BY Messrs. Brown,
Garland and irving and by Messls. Claiborne,
Mosby and Daniel, on behalf oil The prisoner.
The Jury were no, ont more than an hour, how
ever before they returned into court with verdict
Of "Not Guilty" Ii is 10 be presumed, therefore
that the circumstances OF The melancholy affair."
as heretofore given, making ii case OF sei-de-
fence, were substantially correct.
fS,ou,fau SDorlyy0y
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aste11ttoot0 asapqtetrFr.

favor Of representation either upon the miIed "a
SIS or upon population or taxation comOi il; 1 o.
upon the present basis OF representation :"
sinia, according 10 The present Constitution
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-15

ALBION Chase, Esq. has retired rom Inc eol.o',
ship OF that excellent paper, The A'hehs lua'J
Southern Banner and is succeeded oy hoph'n'
Holsey, Esq, formerly in Congress ihe aaaiess
of the new editor shows that he VIII ANY anu
zeaously advocate the true principles OF The Con-
siiulion, which Mr.. C. has SO long anu 80 suoe''''
fully maintained
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-15

"M,Sur.c1uars-The Broadmeadow Steel MANN
focturinr Company " no are encouraged, learn, by
bright prospect, have purchased The mn se between
The paper min and lIayals canal, wherein they are
now engaged in putting mp an iron establishment, III
which will be prepared The iron TO he manufactured al
ihe,r steel works into steel This Will he an important
addition 10 their enterprise and greatly facilitate their
onerotions white Il viii enhance their profits Ii what
seems 10 be the reasonable expectations of IN. company
are realized their works will contribute largely 10 the
trade and prosperity of Richmond
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-15

LlTERATURE.-Th Philadelphia cores
pondent of,he Charleston News says that Wash
ineton Irving, who will soon return home, will
immediately pu, 10 press his History of Moham-
med, The materials .! which he has collected dur
ing his residence in Spain from The Moorish manu-
scripts and legends. Prescott has ready his Con-
quest Of Peru, which will be followed by Lite
OF Philip the Second Mr.. Bancroft has CON-
ple,ed The fourth volume Of his History Of The
United States, which will soon appear. Jared
Sparks is engaged in writing History OF the
American Revolution The Hon. John P. Ken
nedy, remarks the correspondent OF the News,
"who so gracefully combines the qualities Of The
statesman and the man of letters, has, since ne
left Congress, been engaged upon Lille OF Wirl."
VERMONT ELECTlON-Jacob Collamer,
the present representative from the second Con-
gressional district has tailed OF reelection,
aud is in minority of about 400. Henry and
Marsh, Wings, are chosen in the first and third
districts as we have stated. No choice in the
fourth district, bu, Mr.. Peck, Democrat runs Sc
veral hundreds ahead Of Chandler, Wing. 1t
will be recollccled that Mr.. Dillingham;, Demo.
crat, was only chosen in this district ai!er several
trials.
The Legislature will stand much as II stood
last year, and the Wing majority will choose The
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Boston Post.
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addition their enterprise, ana greatly facilitate teit
while will enhance their profits IL what
seems 10 be the reasonable expectations of IN. company
are realized their works will contribute largely To The
trade and prosperity Of Richmond.'
Richmond Tuats Of Yesterday.
We are glad Of il. We are glad that The Wing
press has no 'run' TO chronicle in This case, and
no future disasters 10 predict as the result OF the
Locoioco Tariff. The Broadmcadow Steel Man.
ufacluring Company are encouraged by bright
prospect! In the face of Democratic Tariff,
which was To ruin manufactures, the prospects
of the Broadmeadow Company are bright! They
buy more property, they embark more capital,
lust a: the time when the new Tariff is 10 operate.
Their profits are 10 be enhanced, and their works
10 add greatly 10 the trade and prosperity OF Rich
mond. No "ruin" is imagined. They will go
on and prosper, whilst the presses OF the Wing
parry are loing The chimes 10 the tone OF ruin. I"
Ii, however, affords US pleasure 10 say that this
is not The only new factory which will soon 60
into operation in Richmond. We are, we are
told. 10 have another Rolling Mill and manuiac-
tory OF bar iron in the neighborhood Of The Armo-
ry-started BY the private enterprise OF sagacious
and tar-seeing individuals. The demand for iron
exceeds the present supply, and there are good
Wings. no, fearing "lhe chimTras dire" predicted
by Tariff orators, who have determined 10 Turn
The natural advantages OF Richmond to profitable
account in meeting that demand. That they will
deserve and attain eminent success, we do moi
question.
The world is not near its end yet. The indus.
try OF the country is not SO entirely crippled, as
The Wing press endeavor TO persuade the people
Our Tariff policy is changed, but moi for evil, noI
for foreign, purposes. II is changed for the be-
neht of the great masses OF our people. 1t is
changed with view 10 adapt its provisions &c
the interests OF the whole communily-agricultu'
| raj, commercial, manufacturing and mechan.
cal. II is policy having its eye 10 The pursuits
| of all classes, substituted for policy which pro
lec,ed, by bounlies, few manufacturers and CAPT
talis,s at the expense OF the balance Of society,"
Ii is a policy which holds out The most certain as
surance Of pernanency 10 those who invest lhci
means or shape their talents in accordance will
its schedules. The measure 10 which il succeed
ed was one which was matured by bargain anc
passed by accident, and which never could have
existed undisurbed SO long as there were antago
MYSTICAL parties in the country
We say speed 10 the factories which have
sprung up and which will spring np-in spite 0
"rnn" foretold-undera TARIFFS liberal and com
prehensivc in its protection" as The present
|
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ard OF Maryland, that the management OF large
portion OF these claims had been committed
TO SINGLE agc1a, "who represented ninetenths, or
perhaps more Of the whole amount OF claims
thus depending" The amount OF those claims
has never, believe been estimated al less than
five millions OF dollars. What an astounding
influence might that agent bring to bear upon The
Government These scattered claims nave been
combined, and their whole concentrated influence
placed under The control OF single individual
Five millions Of dollars are sought al the hands Of
Government by one individual, and upon pr
raic caim-a matter about which, according &c
Mr.. CLAYTON OF Delaware, no one has a right tc
form an opinion. unless he be member Of one OIL
the committees in Congress. Whata fund-wha
an opportunity for influence Five millions OIL
dollars is large sum OF money. The Govern.
ment, al best, is administered by men-and un.
| less human nature has changed since the days o.
julius Caesar, we have high authority for The be-
lief, that men can always be had for money. Il
was novel circumstance, that member should
rise in his place and read 10 the Senate OF the
United States as the vote on The vetoed bill
was to be taken-he rule which torbids Senator
10 vote where his Interests are enlisted. The in
quiry will suggest itself 10 every one-would no
this immense influence have carried just claim
| through long sincei2
| when we proceed 10 inlnuler examination o
the subject, we will find that these general infer
ences are not erroneous The case OF The claim
ants, as i, presents itself 10 my mind, is entirely
destitute of foundation. But that the reader may
decide for himself, shall endeavor 10 possess hin
Of all the facts necessary 10 a correct understand
ing OF the subject.
In the Winter OF 1888 the war between France
and England broke out. II was 10 US source o
manifold embarrassment. Peace, always our pU
icy, was hen a matter of high necessity. Cir
cumstances, familiar 10 every one acquainted
with our history, rendered lis preservation pecu
liarly difficu-and mastery wisdom, in lht
proclamation Of neutrality, defined The course we
ought to pursue. But The extraordinary mea
sures adopted by the parties in that memorable
struggle made our neutral rights alternately lht
sport OF the belligerents.
In March, 1893, The novel plan of reducing Z
nation by famine was concerted between England
and Russia. They contracted TO prohibit the ex
portation TO France of corn, grain, and other pro
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The New York papers are filled with descr'p'
lions OF splendid new steamship the oou.nefne''
to run as packe. between N. York ana Cnafies-
tonic make her first trip to-day. With per-
feet model, magnificent saloon, commoo'ous
sta,e.rooms, her machinery made entirely Of
wrought iron at an extra cost OF several thousand
dollars and fully equal TO that Oh me BRUSH
steamers, this fine vessel, OF beauty speed anu
comfort, will present rare temptations 10 'nose
who "go down in ships" II is gratifying spec
race, 10 see The distant portions OF our vast con-
iederacy bound closely together in Interest and
,eel;no hv tho LINKS Of steam and iron and the
magic telegraph.