Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-02-06
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STATISTICS OF VIRGINIA.

STATISTICS OF VIRGINIA.
Governor Floyd has communicated 10 each
House of the General Assembly the following
important letter from Mr. yattemare. We
cordially second the suggestion Of the Governor,
who says:
"The object of this truly great philanthropist
in asking this information, is SO honorable 10
him, and may prove so beneficial 10 Virginia,
that doubt not it will be furr ished with plea
sure and promptness"
Should each Senator and Delegate furnish all
the information in his reach on the important
subjects specified, it would present a mass of
facts valuable TO our own State, and well cacu-
lated TO guide the steps of the infant French
Republic in gradual development of constitu-
tional liberty, and solid and enlightened govern
ment France has done much to secure our free
institutions. Virginia should be ready CRATE
fully to contribute her quota TO assist her old
ally, and to prove herself worthy of the impulse
given 10 the Revolution by her generous friend.
Il has been suggested, and wisely we think,
tha. each Senator shall act as Chairman Of
committee, .oImed Of the members from his Dis
trict, whose reports TO him can be by him proper
ly arranged and revised. These different reports,
when printed, would form a valuable and inter-
esiing Gazetteer OF the State:
"RIcHaoSD, January 80, ls49.
"Dear Sir: have the honor to enclose copy
of my first annual report as the agent Of inter
national exchange for the State OF Virginia, and
respectfully ask your attention and official sane.
ton to the details of organization therein men,
toned as necessary TO make the system Of in
ternational exchange complete and permanent.
81 transmit herewith list Of the books and
other subjects Of exchange which have been
through my agency delivered TO Virginia aud TO
some of her literary institutions. ] also trans
init a list of the documents which have re-
ceived in return and forwarded to France. :.
These constitute but an earnest of the nvalu-
able relation which national friendships estab
fish; they will furnish materials by which the
statesmen and citizens Of each will appreciate
and love each other.
"For the purpose Of giving uniformity and
efficiency TO The information 50 important 10 be
communicated, permit me to ask trough you
from tho appropriate sources The following in
formation in regard 10 the several Senatorial
Districts Of Virginia:
81. Tire census of 1910, 50 far as the same
shall be applicable TO the dstric, corrected &C.
cordng to the opinion of its representative
y. A geographical description Of each dis.
tric!, with its relative position as to points Of
local interest, Of political or commercial impor-
lance
3 The geology of the district, with the ex-
tent TO which its minerals and metals are now,
OF may probably be worked, the thermal or
mineral waters, with the extent to which they
are, or probably may be resortod.
II. The state Of agriculture within the dis
trict the area in acres, value Of lands under the
last public assessment, with an opinion whether
the lands have or have not declined in value
the character of staple productions, with an
opinion as TO the capacity OF the lands Tor the
profitable production of staples other than those
cultivated. The character Of labor employed
with is cost and profit, including an estimate Of
the cost Of investment, current charges and nett
profits Of agriculture within the district.
%. The state of commerce: The registered
tonnage belonging to the district, value of i'm
ports aud exports, with the charges upon inter
nal coastwsc and foreign trade. The social
condition OF the district: showing from the re
lur,s of the Circuit Courts the number OF prose
cuionS Tor offence, w'ta my o,her statistics Of
similar character, showing the state Of public
morality.
50. The state of religion within the district:
The number of churches proporli ms in which
the several Christian denominations co-cxist,
the probable amount of voluntary contribution
10 the support Of The clergy, aud 10 religious and
charitable associations The humane inslitu-
lions within The district with the particulars OF
their endowment, and usefulness
-. The state Of education within the dis
tr'ct; It's system Of public education, institutions
OF learning, and other facs connected with, or
appropriate 10 the subject
TO this hasty indication Of the subjects of
information important 20 foreign nations, may
le added any other general or particular state
ments which may occur 10 those whose pro
vince 1t may D. to reply. For III, trouble I'M
posed upon them. III addition to their public
engagements, | have 10 make the apology tina,
III all measures II general and international
philanthropy, many atriotic duties must be per.
formed, the compensation Tor which is 10 be
found in the general promotion of human hap
piness. Assured hat such an appeal will find
acquiescence in the sentiments of every patriotic
bosom, | leg leave to subscribe myself dear
Sir, with respect, yours.
"ALEXANDRE NArTEMARE.
ellis Excellcncy Governor FLoYD'
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