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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-12-19
VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY.


We learn from The Times thalhe report OF inc
Executive Cummitee shows that The comm'''ee
are "dilisently proceeding with their plan OF pre-
paring chronological series oil the annals VI
Virginia, preliminary 10 which they nave AREA
Nv published Mr.. Conway Robinson's comP'ia
ZION concerning the "Early Voyages 10 Amer.
"a" This book we have not seen-bu II IS luil
OF Interesting and valuable information, we ieatn
and does high credit 10 the industry, discrimina-
tou and learning Of Mr. R.
"The Presiden, presented 10 the Society very
| interesting relic of the revolutionary era, wn'c'
had been sen, 10 him by Hon. John I. MASON,
Secretary of The Navy. Il was the original ar
lclcs Of association cnlered into IN dno2 oy "a
fand county, we believe, pedsins themselves "
resist The impositions OF the stamp act. Inc pre-
ciuus document was delivered 10 the Secretary loi
preservation"
The Historical Society has revived win new
yeor, and promises TO progress steadily aud sure
". We wish il all success. Though virginia
NAV have allowed some Of her younger sisters 70
pass her in political power, she must always e4'
ert high moral influence on the Union, on &C.
count oil her past services and the immortal con
,ributions of her SONS Be i: The province oil Inns
Society 10 hunt up all the facts that throw light
upon her early history and thereby strengthen he'
hold upon national confidence and gratitude.
Mr.. MACREADY will tonight play Richie
lieu-a splendid character, which, we learn, was
written By Balwer expressly for him. Being
the original Richeleu, he may well be supposed
10 convey an accurate expression OF The authors
glowing thoughts. Mr.. M. during his orlei en-
gasemen, here will doubtless draw immense
houses Yesterday, at an early hour, rush
was made for seats, 10 witness his Macbeth las
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-12-19
Arrival Of the Niagara.

SEVEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
ReuDlu,ion in Rome The Popes POper AnnuQ.
ed-the Presidency Of Frame French Inte!fer.
enc IN dfa,rs Of Rome DECREASE NJ The Choisrc
Gallon firm and stsddy-decliae IN Bread
stuff, &C.
BosToN, Dec. l6, l2A P. NJ.
The royal mail steamer Niagara arrived here
this morning. after passage of fourteen days,
having sailed from Liverpool on The I'd ms.
On and prior 10 the day OF her departure the
London money market was very hrm. Consols
selling at 67i 10 SIT.
Bullion in The Bank OF England was rapidly in.
creasng
Numbers OF American merchants were al Man.
chester.
The Irish journals are entirely devoid OF mat
lers ri interest.
The Frankfort papers stale that plot has been
detected Tor republican rising and assassination
NJ several members of the German Parliament.
REVOLUTION AT ROME.
A revolution has taken place in Rome.
The en,,ue OF Rome proceeded from The insiga-
ton ofthe clubs. The mob surrounded the aneri.
mol Palace, demanding new ministry and an
immediate declaration of war against Austria
They were resisted by the Swiss Guards; and the
diplomatic body, TO lend the moral influence OF
their presence 10 protect The Pope, entered the
palace and remained with him. Several attempts
were made to fire the building, but proved unsuc-
ccestul.
The civic guard then made regular invest
met and commenced fusillade against The win.
dows, overwhelming The Swiss and shooting
Palmer, The Pope's secretary, in The breast The
overwhelming force Of the besiegers compelled
submission. a list oil ministers was then sent
in, comprising The names OF three of The consPi-
rators. i,
The Pope was under duress and in personal
danger. He submitted to all dcta,on, and on
The 18Th the Ministry was proclaimed, with MAJ :
zateli as president. The Swiss forces were then
disbanded and the National Guard look their
nlaces. The power OF the Pope is now perfect
nullity.
France has sent force 10 Civita Vecchia 10
support The Pope against his subjects.
AT Rome, on the Doth, perfect tranquility has
succeeded the commotion of the l7h. Campo.
hello the new minister had arrived, and the
Pope appeared satisfied with The new order OF
things and pleased that The peace Of the capital
had been so soon restored.
AUSTRIA.
Vienna is again tranquil. The Emperor OF
Of Russia has sent to Windiseraz the order OF
st. Andrew, and something equally dalterius TO
Jeachich.
An immense imperial army is about invading
Hungary, and the German papers say they Will
undoubtedly meet with sharp reception
Drs. Beecher and Jeallinck have been e1ecu-
ted for their participation in The Vienna revolu-
ton
The death Of Martial Redetzky, commanding
the Austrian forces in Italy, is reported.
Austria has accepted The Anglo French Medi-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-12-19
December Is, ls45.
VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY.


Notwithstanding the unfavorable character OF
fair attendance (says the Republican, at the an
nual meeting of this Society, at the Hall oil tne
House Of Delegates.
The Hon. William c. Rives, Of Albemarle,
was in the chair and in mos, felctous opening
address congratulated the Society upon ITS pro-
gress and prospects. He was exceedingly hap.
nv in both the manner and matter Of his address,
every sentence of which flowed with a clearness,
precision, and elegance, which at once charmed,
instructed, and animated his auditors.
The Reports of The Executive Committee and
the Secretary we're read, and exhibited some We
nv interesting facts. The number OF Life Mem
bers has increased 10 %. paying $50 each, and
the Annual Members 10 252, al SIS each. The
first volume of the History of Virginia has been
issued. under The supervision Of the Executive
Committee, and a second is in the course of pre-
paration.
Charles Carer Lee, Esq, delivered The regular
annual address, and chose for his subIecI, the
Past. The Present, and the Future. His ilastra-
tions we're eloquent and appropriate, and his
IDEAS clothed in that poetic diclion which he usu-
ally employs with so much grace aud tefvor.
Lieu. Nj. F. Maury OF The Washington Ma
tional Observatory, favored the Society WIN a
Discourse on tine progress OF Astronomy and The
course of observations made under his charge al
the Institution over which ne presdes win 50
much ability. His remarks were listened 10 with
the deepes, interest, and one Of his illusions 10
ci ed in The bosoms OF those engaged in il in the
silent watches OF Inc night, elced a simultane-
Gus and enthusiastic outburst OF applause from The
auditory. Lieut.. M. is native OF this SAFE,
and in coming 10 aid his contribution 10 the
stock OF materials for a correct History Of Viz
ginia, evincei his patriotic devotion 10 our good
old mother, and created Tor himself new feeling
OF interest and pride in the success OF her gallant
and enlightened son.
On MIR. Faulkner's motion, after some suit
able remarks, resolutions of thanks were adopt
ed to the President of the Society and to Messrs.
Lee and Maury, for their eloquent and instruc-
tive addresses.
was adopted, appointing a committee to ascer
tain the best method ofsecuring the construction
Of Monument to the Memory of Washington
near the Capitol, as contemplated by donors TO
the Monument Fund.
The Officers of the last year were unani-
mously reelected, viz:
Hon. William c. Riyes, President.
James Mcdowell. first Vice President.
William e. mcfarland, second Vice Presi-
dent
James E. Heath, third Vice President.
George N. johnson, Treasurer.
William Maxwell. Corresponding Secretary
The addresses will be published, and the pub
lie will therefore have an opportunity Of enjoy.
ing by perusal the rich intellectual feast by
which the Society and its auditors on the occa
sion were so highly edited.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-12-19
COMMERCIAL RECORD.

RICHMOND MARKETS. DEC. Is.
TOBACCO-We quote Tugs, old, at ST. IS 10
, So common leaf IS 10 Sd; middling 25 TO
IS 25; good TO fine, 50 10 8 SO 10 $40. New
Jugs, loose, ST. ~ 10 ? SO; leaf, So 10 so so.
FLOUR-S4 IS a ST. on Basin Bank.
WHEAT-l00 l05 cents, Tor red and white.
OATS-3l 80 cents per bushe.
CORN-Old so, new As cents per bushel.
CORN MEAL-60 cents.
WHISKEY-26 cents for Rcctihed
BACON-Hams . a l0c.; Western Sides 3
6tc; Shoulders 81 Sic.
FISH-New Herrings So. Shad SO SO 2.
Family Roe Herrinss Sc in barrels and So SO in
halt barrels.
CATTLE-BEEF: 50 25 2 IS, scale weight
VEALs: 81 a 7 90. MuTToNs: 81 SO lo2 81
melt, as in quality Hoes: S 90, nett.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-12-19
:. caRD.-To THE PuBLIc.-Tbe lao :,

n A cAR0.-To TIE PusL,o'M ,1.;t sincere aS
Of .hs ~ the citizens generally for the very hGe
lhanks ,6e .1 have given Them Owing to the 10
raj AID .ne II the weather, The Fair will be con,
cemenI not only today, but 90 Monday aS 20
Taesdy and 18Th 9stae e:, r 1snss nass
large supply OF various ,. ai.,s nresepIs.
e many of Them suitable for Christmas p's''D
Dec. l6-3ii
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-12-19
MAItRIAG Els.

Married, on Thursday, The l4 1Ugo1nsON BROAD
R 5s 10 Sss Icy GaasTAN daughter Of Ma
thaniel Motley, Esq-all Of Cafo"ns' y.,,,., WILL.
ssy on rs -
LIAM WALES, 0I "a. 10 Miss UNITY, daughter OIL
1 Pn Mao Pusnef or county
fgp aeisoa,iHtlnd and Wing will ple''o s' -,
MID On Tuesday night, December i2in ,n Sy 'P E.
Rev ADAMS ms at a sh1 MsRasIE TO
eldest daughter Of sylvanus
ddsse.ased-all ef Lunenbure county Va
Married in Washington city, on the I'm gSfINhAP
m war e.y Mr. Martin, MARY LOUISA pSn BIZ.
BY t1 wI TIy HENRY DAINGEaPtELD' OIL De"''
a a,o,t Prince Georges county, Maryland.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-12-19
AT LAST.

The New Orleans Picayune publishes, off.
eially an event which has been long predicted:
Al Baton Rouge, on The 5lh inst. by The Rev.
John Burke, Rector Of 81. James Church, WILL
LIAM WALLACE SMITH Bliss Bsevei Lieu'enan,
Colonel OF n. U. S. Army, 10 Mary ELIz.BsrH
TAYLOR, daughter Of Major Sen. 2. Taylor, Pre-
sidenl eject OF the United States.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-12-19
CoLuMBus. Dec. l5-P. ".
Eor the Erou;r

Upton Edmondson, the delegate from Luuen.
burg county, hereby tenders 10 his constituents
bis grateful Acknowledgements for the very gene
rous and liberal support he has heretofore re.
ceived at their hands, and most respectfully in.
forms them that it is not his purpose 10 be a
candidate at the next annual election.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-12-19
BALTIMORE MARKETS. DEC. Il

DIAL ITTOnE ANhUIAI~I y 49, -
The announcement, Of The arrival oil The sieam-
er Niagara, with one weeks later news from Eu-
rope tended 10 check operations 10 Breadstuns
to-day The market continues dull and depfess.
ed. a sale OF 500 bbls. straight brands Howard
street was made On Change at 81 70, being
decline OF l2a cents per Dbl. City Mills is held
al SIS. The receipts Of grain are fair. Sales oil
good 10 prime red wheat at 5! %, and whlie
at O6 a | TO- Com is steady, with sales a. 80
as cents for white, and 30 81 Tor yen9osT,
Oats &c a 80 cents Whiskey IS selling a. "
DC cenfs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-12-19
Oh, a. INV and generally on The neighboring

roads. of,be cost
of The improvement would be imposed gu ~, -
ne6, A much smaller portion would be imposed
on The next ranges OF farms which would oe De-
ne6ted in a less degree. And no portion Of me ae
tax would be borne by any other persons; though
yery many others. and the country at large ~opa
certainly also receive more or less beLeh'' e'thef
immediate or remote direct or indirect.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-12-19
To the Editor OF the Union.


Having recently received numerous communi-
Cations from my district, inquirins oil me II l
be Candidate Tor seat in the 3lst Congress, and
meeting with like inquiry 10 your paper OF
+ Thursday las, over the signature OF "A Demo-
cral," leel il due 10 my friends al once 10 say
TO them tina, they have already placed me unoer
obligations hat shall never be able 10 discharge;
and, as prudent debtor, cannot desire 10 in
crease my indebtedness. | have been The greater
portion of my time tor,he last fifteen years 10
public service, here and 10 the STATE Legislature,
and ateach succeeding election have been sus-
tanned by my old friends, with large accessions
OF new ones; hence my wish TO retire il not owing
10 any unkInd relations existing between me and
any portion OF my constituents, but purely IRON
desire 10 repair, in my private fortune Inc d.
Applications which lime and neeiecl nave
produced. | therefore expect and desire my
friends 10 select some other individual Tor whom
10 cast their votes al the next election. In Sc
vefng The representative lies that bind me 10 the
best OF constituents and kindest OF friends, per-
nit me to say, that in all my public acts have
never departed from that course which believed
best calculated to promote the interest and haPpl
ness OF those had the honor 10 represent.
10 laying aside the garment Of servant, and
resuming the more dgni6ed and hardly less re-
sponsible station oil q private citizen, DO not
expect 10 become an idle or indifferent
spectator to the progress of public affairs;
but with the sOuereigns hope to be an humble
CO laborer in conducting this young but mighty
republic TO the ful6ment Of her high mission and
destiny among the nations Of the earth.
Allow me, Mr.. Editor, 10 add my very warm
and ardent wish for your prosperity and happl-
ness, while subscribe myself the humble ser
want of The 18th Congressional district OF Virgi'
MIA. WIN. U. BROWN.
nna,.aLAr lSia
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Photographed for the Baltimore AmefIcan.J
/, Nr.,, Wang Dpc l1-6 p Nj

Photographed for the Baltimore American.
lNEw YoaX, Dec. l7-6 +. M.
Park Theatre again DssToyed-- Eartss H0tes az
q Dss,roved and Cldrke's Hotel Damaged
Further European Meas, &C.
The well Known Park Theatre has again been
con,umed by fire, the origin Of which is YET on-
known While the actors were rrheafslnS on
Saturday. about noon, they discovered We
70 disaereeable smell somewhat like the eHefves-
cence of oil OF vitriol, or The tunes OF escaping
GAS. This became so unpleasant that they stopp,,
e rehearsine, somewhat sooner than they woulo
otherwise have done Not supposins, however,
that ANYTHING very serious would result iloui u,
thew went home Immediately before the lime Of
opening, the building was found 10 De on hfe' and
50 rapid was the progress oil Inc names 'nd, y
nas coon bean of ruins Mr.. Hamblins loss
is estimated al S25, 900, upon which ne has par
lial insurance. -,
Nearly the entire wardrobe OF the establish
mon, was DESTROYED, together with great portion
OF The large and valuable wardrobe, and other hS-
,nrss owned hy The Monlplaisirs. They have
also LOST heavily. The Park Theatre, ii will be
recollecled, was burnt down eish! years ago.
Earle's Hotel, adjoining The theatre, was also
consumed, being heavy loss. Inc noe', also,
Of Mr.. Clark, in the vicinity besides several
other buildings, were considerably injured. lh'
entire loss by This FIRE is estimated az Sky 'no'
'aHu MORE EUROPEAN NEWS.
The Emperor OF Russia has offered PRUSSIA
bBOee ~ dhaRqRdfa }g0q ns pd sSae ma ia
country
II is said that The French constitution was pro
claimed without producing The least enthusiasm
in the Provinces.
The latest bulletin now is that Prince Canine
son Of Lucien Bonapare, is the reported nsli'
galor oil The recent outbreak and revolution in
Rome.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-12-19

The OHIo MISUNDERSTANDING have been
held By both the Wings and Democrats, in
Cincinnati, each approving Of the course of their
political friends in the Legislature. The follow
ing dispatch comprises the latest intelligence
from Columbus:
COLUMBUS, Dec. Tsp. NJ.
In the Senate things have begun to assume a
business like aspect. All the standing commit.
tees have been announced. After the transac.
tion Of some other business ola local character,
the Senate adjourned until Monday.
House.-The Democrats after considerable
wrangliug, adopted Mr.. Norton S. Townsend's
''peace proposition" The W higs have had it
under consideration all day, and the probability
is that they will adopt it tomorrow morning
they adjourned until tomorrow morning, the
Democrats still maintaining their original po.
sition.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-12-19
COMMUNICATED
IOUMMUNICATEU
DAGUERREOTYPING.

Messrs. Editors: Where newspaper putting
is The order OF The age, readily confess that
frequently tcel more inclined To laugh al Inc nu-
meTous sell. udaions Of arli.Is in the journals
OF our country, than 10 give them The consideIa-
ton The authors desire 10 command. For This
reason feel reluctant to speak of "aus OF mer.
il" which occasionally fall under my observation
bat. on a recent visit TO Whitehursrs Daeuer-
rian Gallery | was so forcibly impressed with
the life.like appearance Of many OF the admra-
BILE pictures there, that determined, at once, TO
overlap The barrier OF my distrusl, and at all
hazards, urge the attention OF the public to this
much improved branch OF ART.
The great perfection 10 which MIR. w. has at
tanned in his profession, the soft and delicate
colorings of his pictures, and the rare excellence
with which he gets them up, are all matters OF
astonishment, and well calculated to impress
the beholder with the great superiority over
those Of other establishments in our city. This
is no aattery, as an obseryant eye will readily
discover, on viewing them. Mr.. Metcalf, the
gentleman in attendance at the ROOM and prin-
cipal operator, is exceedingly afable and cour-
teous, and cannot hesitate to believe that those
who wish real fac simile of themselves, will
find Whitehurst's Daguerrean Gallery the very
place of all others, TO obtain them. Il.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-12-19

Last evening we received copy Of Mr.. Riyes'
Address before The Virginia Historical Society,"
It came 10 hand too Iare for publication today.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-12-19

~ We are requested to state that Henry
MacIin, Esq. declines reelection to the House
Of Delegates from the county of Greensville.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-12-19

"MR. CORWIN.-We did not suppose tho Enquirer
would relish aay thing might say touching this gen.
tlenan. But We would be glad To Know of the Editors
of that paper thing; Ii the fact that Northern
does think slavery blessing Is constitute
insnperable bar Ia his nod ng office in the Fede
Guvernn eRt, would be equally objection TO
Sou,hs. nan that he loved slavery in The absIacl.s
The Wing does not catch our objections to the
appointment OF MIR. Corwiu to seat in Gene.
raj Taylo Cabinet. II is not merely because
as Northern man, he "does not think slavery a
blessing" but because he has been ultra and
violent in opposing the South. Did he not 10
the late canvass appeal TO the .7boiis,onists 10
Ohio to sustain General Taylor as 10 every re-
spec, the safest man to carry out their abomin-
able schemes' Did he not profess to exhibit
letters from General Taylor, pledging him not
~ veto the Wilmot Proyiso The Wing will
utterly deny the existence Of such letters, and
therefore Tom Corwin must be held guilty OF
fraud and imposition upon the public. Did not
Corwin also at the last session of Congress vote
for Hale's proposition TO bring about the aboli-
ton of slavery in the District of Columbia, 10
violation OF all constitutional right, and TO the
gross injury and insult Of the Slaveholding
Statesi This, we presume, is also yenial Of.
fence, for Mr.. Fillmore, though holding the
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hafIisons par In ames river, Is composed OF this
'green sand" earth. This fac, indicates thai the bar
could easily be cut away, and IL once removed would
never BE- replaced.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-12-19

A bill authorizing separate eiecuon a. ,'e
New School-house, in the county Of fenoIe'oa'
A bill authorizing separate ELECTION a. 'ne
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-07-26
JOSEPH GORDON.
The Compromise in Congress.

We give, below, the vote in the Senate
on the proposition to appoint Committee
to settle our present territorial difficulties
upon the basis of the Missouri compromise.
The proposition came from Mr.. Clayton, of
Delaware:-
Messrs, Atchison, Anterior, Bad
ger, Bell, Benton, Berrien, Borland, Breese,
Bright, Butler, Calhoun, Clayton, Davis of
Mississippi, Dayton, Dickinson, Downs,
Foote, Hannegan, Hunter, Johnson Of Ma
ryland, Johnson of Louisiana, Lewis, Ma
son, Metcalf, Rusk, Sebastian, Spruance,
Turney, Underwood, Westcott, and Yulee
81. S
Nays-Messrs. Baldwin, Bradbury,
Clarke, CQrwin, Davis of Massachusetts,,
Dix, Fitzgerald, Greene, Hale, Hamlin,
Miller, Niles, Upham, and Walker-l4.
This is fifteen votes less than the whole
number Of the Senate; but shows that clear
majority of that body are in favor of a COM
promise. .-..
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-07-26
Premonitery Symptoms Of going the way
of all Banks.

The GAINESVILLE Aurora has the follow
ing, in relation to the Muskingum Branch
Bank in tha. place.
A MARES NEsT-SoMETurNa WRoNa,
Last Thursday it was whispered about
town that the President and Caschier of the
Mpskingum Branch Bank had resigned,
which fact was quietly announced in the
Courier of Friday. ssAnd thereby hangs
tale" fsome kind. The Directors and
an incipient Cashier, and one or two assist
ants have, for five or six days, been count
ing money, posting up books, and making
general hubbub in the banking house.
Mr.. Wilson of the Board of Control was
here some ten days or two weeks since,
and is said TO have made some discoveries
among which, it is reported that the late
President had overdrawn his account to the
tune oftwenty-one thousand dollars. Such
is the report-of its truth we know nothing,
but it may be worse than that The amount
due, it is also reported, has been secured.
NolsE, RUMoR--LooK OUT Since
writing our article on the Muskingum
Branch Bank, more Developments to those
behind the scene are Tumored. The def
cheney in the deposit account of the late
President, is said to have crawled up to a
higher fgure-depositors are Withdrawing
their cash, and those holding the notes Of
the bank PREFER SPECIE.
Forewarned forearmed. Did not the other
branches lend helping hand it is not unlike
ly that we should have blow up within
six months from the opening of this patent
shaving shop.
The end is not far distant surely, when
this, with all the other Branches of the
State Bank of Ohio, will tumble into insol-
vency and ruin, defrauding and flching the
too confding farmers and laboring men.
Banks are intended for enabling the few to
take an unfair advantage of the many.
False in principle, they will of course be un-
sound in fact, and defalcations, frauds and
speculation of all kinds will be the order of
the day.
We ask why does not the Courier give
the particulars to the public. Its editor is
doubtless one of the the knowing ones.
When the affairs of this bank are in so
clumsy a condition why is it that Mr..
Lyman keeps so studiously y silent, and mere
ly announces the resignation of the officers.
GAINESVILLE has had banks before, and they
all went just as the premanitory symptoms
show that this branch of an Infamous system
is about going Ohio Statesman.