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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-11
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

We give to-day interesting details from this moder
Ophir the address of the members Of the State Conven
ton; the proclamation of Gen. Riley the Regencys military
satrap and Governor &c. The New York papers publish
the Constitution in full II is Of course based on the Fede
raj and various Constitutions and very creditab
work in view of all the facts. Some of its provisions arr
very wise and udicous considering the enormous tempa
tons TO gambling and speculation in the new State Al
Offices judicial as well administrative be filled by
Eecon none but free white citizens of the United States
or free white citizens of Mexico who shall have elected
become citizens of the L. s. of California allowed
TO vote The principle of Homestead Exemption is esab
ished TO be hereafter carried out by the Legislature; the
property Of married is TO considerable extent Sc
cured 10 them independent of their husbands and general
in all practicable 10 render special Legislation
unnecessary Dueing, sending accepting challenge
units man only TO hold Office but 10 vote The
Legislature subject very stringent limitations against the
contraction of public debts and all issuing OF money
BY corporations or individuals is forbidden.
The boundary of California is as follows:
commencing at the point of intersection of the i2d de-
gree of north latitude with the l2Oth degree OF Longitude
west from Greenwich and running south on the line OF said
Tooth degree of longitude until il ntersects the 39h de-
gree of north aude thence running in straight Inc IN
south easterv direction the River Colorado point
where niersecs the 35h degree of north atitude thence
down the middle of the channel of said river 10 the bounda
nv line the United States and Mexico as establish
I'd BY the treaty Of May 30h S4S thence running and
along said boundary line to the Pacific Ocean, and extend
np therein three English miles; thence running in north
westerly direction and following the direction Of the Pacific
Coast 10 the 42nd degree Of north latitude thence on the
line of said And degree of north latitude the place of be-
ginning Also all the islands, harbors and bays, along and
adjacent TO the Pacific Coast"
The Mormon State of Descret having fixed her Western
boundary ls degrees 80 minutes there WILL therefore be
territory degree and half wide between the States
without government. California, it will be seen, appropr
a,es 10 herself the ole coast goo mcs from Oregon
the Northern boundary ofMcxico Congress will scarcely
ceiye her with such nordnae poporionsandhero will be
bitter bone ofcontcnon apart from the slavery question The
arrival of this constitution at Washington will but comp
cate the present difficulties there.
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There is always feeling understandable when sczes HIS
pen the obituary Of him whom he loved and ete' NJ
I'd. The pen feel the magic, and g" can
do duty II is painful 10 the writer record the death OF
that truly cstimabc man, ABNER HOUCHINS. edled
Friday evening, the Both of November Aspen .oSt
in Louisa county, the late residence of j. Fountnc Mor
on 4 visit 10 his relations, when he taken with violent
attack of Pncumona-he fingered and bore with great tor
ti,udc his suffering for eleven days, when il the VIII
Of his Heavenly Father call him his final home Al
though Mr.. H0uchins not member Of the Churc 81
Christ yet few days previous 10 his death he sd 20 h
wife, II have hope in usis, and faithful trust IN the 81
mighty God and am willing to whenhr calls. Inc W.T.
Of this notice will attempt do justice to me many
noble qualities which adorned the character OF the deceased
Few possessed Of those virtues which inspire in
confidence and cndear individual 10 his ielloy man. III
was shown BY the kindness Of his neighbors du. MS '
ness anticipating his and watchf Tor ms reco
ey Upright in all his dealings strictly honest mild IN Ms
disposition generous fault, kind ncighbor and dnec
tioatc and loving husband and ndugcnt and kind MASTER
there was nothing like austery in his conversation or De-
havorlc looked every thing with cheerful spirit anu
mingled much kindness with his nProo that thoee
who might have felt the smart unconscious OF an ID
tended offence and most truly be said, int ,ote
who knew him best loved him most" II the tears OF ceo
ted ailectonae and heart stricken widow Of relatives
large circle Of kind friends could avail NJ would SUI
among us But in this sudden visitation OF divine rio'
dencc they have the cheering consolation that heir oss
his eternal gain. The writer Of this humble tribute aeei
syrnpahises with the afflicted and sorowns widow ou '
her remember that God is husband to the widow;
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TIublished by request-from the Richmond Uhig
y ..III.L, fENNINGS EAAIII W

Messrs Editors We observed in the "Rchmond Whig
the 2nd instant communication under the above caption
which, if suffered pass by unnoticed is we'll calculated
deceive or msead those who legally interested. 1t Is
therefore, prevent this that notice that communities
You will trust give publicity 10 this through The
same medium through which you publicity the above
named communication Four correspondent you say, Is a
"awyc who has been engaged counsel for OF the
pares We do not know who he is nor do know who
his clients are; and will pretend conjecture the
motives which prompted him 10 publish what he thought or
knew, in newspaper; but il would seem 10 US that H.
could easily have given his information 10 those by whom
he has been engaged counsel private correspondence
rs presume, he under obligations to others. Rel
alive the of William jennings who died i'll Suffolk
England in 1893 your correspondent says that distribution
of The estate has actually taken places that the property
distributed between the father of the present Earl Howe and
others Now Of us happen to know better than
this and although several rutcss efforts have been made
obtain the estate the failure the ground solely
that the claimants unable TO show their relationship 10
William These facts derived from unquestionablc au
hoy, the Annual Register, quoted by your correspon-
dent tho contrary Notwithstanding Again your cores
pondent quotes the Of Limitation of William w.. rs
bar against all claims TO the estate.
Now with due Difference the legal knowledge Of your
"lawyer friend, would ask respectfully, who does not
that the said post acto with regard this
property, and that il could not in England elsewhere have
any thing do with this case Your correspondent further
states that the property in allegiance but that il
passed Immediately into the possession of the
Now we know that this error The Howe family have
attempted but vain establish their relationship the
said William True Earl Howe did succeed 10 the admins
tation of portion of the real estate and that portion is now
in his possessions but upon these conditions that be held
in abeyancc 10 the claim of proper legal heirs and that he
cannot dispose of 1t ALL Again. from the death Of the in
tcstate up the present day the Government of England
has continued advertise the property and 10 invite the
proper heirs forward and show their heirshp the
This would not be the case of course the proper
~ Of all reach portion Of US thoroughly
ynccd that portion Of the heirs at least are in Virginia,
Tennessee Kentucky, Georgia. and North and South Caro-
lna and that obtain The property with proper
nagemen aud vigorous efforts. For the encouragement OF
all who naturally interested in this important matter
thatx rfpn nfolh
tgation and make effort, least obtain this property
We would respectfully ask the favor OF Editors OF
papers who have published the above named communication
to publish this also. SEVERAL JENNINGSES.
0lst Nny 1910
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ro r,,r STOCKHOLDERS OF THE RICHMoNi
~ ii'N AND DANyILLE RAILROAD.

he time for choosing the President Of your coi bo IL
ro5 ,mos, n, hand will name the individual "ho III
has the first claims votes gsn'lsh sra
nrSahy moi so we'll known to the public as SOM o'e
~ have heard named candidates, but whose dcvonon
70 H. interest Of your company and whose qualifications m
n ran Of business clearly designate him az one wen au1 II
6efor That responsible office. | mean Mr.. Benjamin u
Jorxs of Amelia. . c or;ore be;no
abious accurate and discriminating and having oeen ul
scvTa Years past actively engaged in engineering anu SUI
the construction Of various works has acquired
m knowledge which will be valuable 10 you, should you
thik fit 10 elect him. an,, bs
Mom the earliest attcmps organize your company ie
Thrown heart and soul into his advocacy OF inc scee
Hottsnded all the meetings of its friends IN me dileFenl
r1es interested in the road and advocated me cause
wh the greatest zeal and his efforts were the more ehcen
he had with much labor by searching documents visit
10 distant works and comforting with men OF experience
"a ability amassed an of accurate knowledge whcf
ew possess on that subject ,,a. -
I hink is hardly saying much 10 assert that TO no
o,he. individual is your company more indebted than 10 UT
JONES and should you elect him President sincerely be-
leye that his single devotion TO your best interests VIII
leay, YOU no cause TO regret the appointment
v only add that in making the nomination have done
soyhout the knowledge of the nominee and know not whe
Thrift will meet his APPRECIATION oTockhoLpE"'
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n HE Editors Of The Enquirer.

Tn HE Editors of The Enquirer -, onn 1910
10"'' WAsHrSGToS, Dec. IN, + NJ, ln4y i,
Nessrs Editors: Congress adjourned az nan pas' = ~
,o-dav and no Speaker elected Mr. Winthrop was up p.
no on The last OF the two ballots The Democrauc Wy
a cory much scattered There are but mres meHoers 1
hsen from their seats viz: T. b. King oil ''eolsla Va.
Gntrv of Tennessee and Mr. Julian Of Indiana ~ Is sup
d Mr. Potter or Mr. Richardson will be pusnea aeau
Monday but il is very doubtful if any concert OF ac'o
,aLe MACE Those gentlemen that defeat ic business
cnmntrv by their refractory fanatica course oil conuuc
hive ~ answer for all this delay We hope the peopc W"
dur marx them a, subsequent elections, 80 n.,,
Some of the Virginia delegation voted Tor MT INC
of Illinois who is good and true Democrat. me CONF
had bc closed some way and there is no way so eiec
a. hv droppng the lowest candidate.
am pleased that the annunciation has oeen mage Ia VI
Eromer s no, the special organ and defender OF MI o
7, i,os mooted question here, and we rejoice, III "
big quarrel in the Richmond District Tor supremacy vi
nomination that YOU over to the Ola concern VI u
Iyhin marty Mr. Bolts says he will sink himself or y
d the METROPOLITAN District The District Is ALREADY
Jm.1 Inv very triumphant majority and oil we desire ISL
r in any future election with such
e have M present and fear can be entertained at o
district will ever be again dakencd by Mexican sy'hla
thizer or Wing. ,, ,o.,n,or, Tb
Our Governors Message is glorious document IN
oj Dominion is ourishing beyond measure ana the wa
ovoo Foyd gives fanatics the future caution 10 beware
= st and true and docs honor his heart for his deenc
IS be Prostitution They must trife with us no more
Ono h;nn the Legislature should do this session. hat IS c
neal The law for furnishing kidnapping OF slaves ny plso
mnnt and hang by the neck the first man detected III u
no, This is the sovereign panacea for abolition Try II
will act like charm. Yours, JACOB FAITHFUL, 'H'
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Whole land tax
Deduct also, expenses of Commissioners of tho
Revenue, paid out of Treasury,
s2O3,935 Q

Nett revenue on land houses and lots 1903 1886
Thus ii appears that the income OF the James River an
Kanawha Company exceeds the revenue of the State O
land and by s2 0 "a and after deductng the expense
of repairs collections salaries &c. the nett income acu
" exceeds the revenue Of the State lands alone; and IL
nett lands houses and lots exceeds the nett IL
come of the Company only BY SIT, Is cents.
1t is worthy of remark that while the gross revenue
lands and increased last year lover the preccdng
A. the gross income the canal between Richmond an
Lynchburg increased S4 OLA SIS. The nett income of III
Company last year about two and fourth per cent
the whole cost the improvement much of which has con
tributcd nothing the From the report Of Jude
Mason president Of the Company il appears that from III
works in progress of construction when completed IN
income will increase 10 S436 000
But let this great enterprise reach the western waters an
income may be expected of several millions Of dollars an
the speedy payment of the debts contracted for s consrc
ton. So may il be. A TAX PAY Elk.
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FAILURE OF WING PROMISES.

The editor Of The Louisville kentucky Democrat who is
wag Of the frat water has the following paragraph upon
the unreliabiry OF whg promises:
fellow in Cincinnati with long beard vows that he
will cut il of until Clay is elected President. We
don't think much Of these wing promises Their authors never
keep their word An editor in Boston promised not 10 give
the sole Of his foot until Clay elected but he has
ised to climb POLE feet upward one hundred feet high if
Clay was not elected Clay was not elected has Combs
climbed the pole. Bolts be remembered promised 10 head
Captain Tyler die He didn't head the Captain, and ne
didn't die.
The editor of the Democrat" forgot cap the climax BY
the failure of General Taylors promises and finally the
utter failure of his administration
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-11

1T, rn,n,ous vo,e bv which Judge Mason was re.
@s1y the rude and abusive assault Of
and unPTnepd Furnishes the
s st violence of the satisfactory manner in which his
es have been discharged and his capacity ana Illness
the responsible position which he was
in the first instance We regret that we nave no. M spa
n ay the Report before readers but we sha 90 50
| =, he earliest monicnt.-I FTneasie Democrat
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-11
CONVENTION MEETING IN PowHATAN.

pohan Court House on the Sd Deer that being Court day
bn the ncemency of the weather prevented many OF tn
most Jealous and enthusiastic advocates oil REFORM o
tending; Notwithstanding this and many other uhp!opou
crcumsances the meeting organized under the mos
aaerng auspices such exceed the most sangne es
pecta,ons The unanimty which pervaded the So ihee.
mn and The fixed determination the pu OF MS enuer
moi 10 be deferred from their purpose could not fail to please
and delight the advocates OF reform and popular fsnsd VIII
On notion Geo Taylor was called to the Calr ana wv, W.
liam r Royall appointed Secretary DR.. o. Ia Drake thei
nroe . in few and appropriate remarks to announe
Of the meeting on @o Hsr cp
pn,;ann Wos5y VIM A. Scriggs John b. Loury, DR..
e. Drake Col Samuel Drake chas B. Forsee Capt Josep
Wrenn: were appointed DRIFT resolutions expressive
ner Sentiments subject of convention TO DO oiiere
al the next meeting Thereupon the meeting adjourned u
III next January Court. GEO. TAYLOR, Chairman.
WuLiAM f. ROYAL, Secretary.
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MARRIAGES.

MARRIED on the 9th of December the Second Presby
,crian Church, by Rev T. Y. Moore, ROBERT COWAN,
Esq., of Stanton JANETrA daughter of the late John
Forbes OF this city.
MARarEpon the Goth Of November by the Rev, Andrew
Hart Mr. J. W. EGGIESTON. Of Nottoway, Ia Miss
lotte C. H., Va
MARRIED on Tuesday the 10th Nov. by the Rev Thomas
b. Evans Mr. JOHN T. GAMES, of Gloucester, 10 Mrs
MARY FRANCES, only daughter of John p Brisow, Esq
al Mddescx County
- Vii. and Herald requested TO COPY
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Photographed for the Baltimore American.
New YonK. Dec 9.
ARRIVAL. OF THE. OHIO.


Arriral ofMe Hon. John Sidei-!Nore California Gold
The steamship Ohio Lieut. Scenck L. Navy, comnlan-
der from Havana I'd ins arrived this morning She brought
l43 passengers so OF whom are from California the Caur
mia and Pacific Coast Mail and S250OO0 in gold dust prn
cipally belonging 10 the passengers.
The steamer Falcon from Chagres arrived Havana
the 2d inst with 25 passengers and half million in gold
dust Sncc arrived AT New Orleans.
Among the passengers in the Ohio. are the Hon. John
Sldcll Ex-Mnister 10 Mexico Capt. May L. s. Army and
Mr. Lrmsden Of the Picayunc She also brings 1850 Spa
nsh douboons on freight. Nothing AT Havana.
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conn ,IorHER HoNEs-r MAN, the Adv

Still ANOTHER HONEST MAN inc I ,s,,s bs
=. ADMINISTRATION We told that men sh0u'o o'
elected ror Office who were distinguished for ne no"esy
ability &c We have already shorn up several OF mes
est men To-day we introduce to our readers anonsl
p o,cr p onsER-A named Charles uaelai. y ., -,
rvs. , Wheeling on Tuesday, in irons on MS way "
pa,ye Pa 10 charge OF robbng the post rs
thaipace month six weeks ago He %s srrs some
onn v and drafts of which about s3Ooo was 'o"''o "
| hs nossassion NJ Mount Vernon, Ohio.
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For The enquirer.
The laering prospect of the James River and kanawh
improvements as appears by the Governors Message an
the Report of the Company, is well worth passing notice
The people of this Commonwealth have so deep an nteres
in the of this great work. that one should rest 50
tis6ed until lis completion has been effected. The writer
these lines has no interest in the company its manage
mennever had and probably we'll have other than
taxpayer of the State As such ne looks to the cnerTs
nc the basis of most stupendous system and tn
only one which promises relieve the Commonwealth OF tn
obligations contracted for the work $50
The income for the year ending the 3lst of October ls4
and the expenses of repairs officers agents. collectors Dc
nre MS follow
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(SI6SED
Joseph Aram Benjamin s. Lippincott
Charles r. Bolts NJ. NJ McCarver,
Elan Brown John McDougal,
Jose Anto GARLIC, Benjamin +. Moore,
Jose VI. Coyanubias Myron Norton,
Lesds Dent DE- I'''''' Miguel De pedrorcna,
Manuel Dominique, Rodman n. Price,
X. H. Dimmick, Antonio NJ. Pico,
a ] Ellis Jacinto Rodrigues,
Stephen G. Foster, Hugh Reid,
Pablo De Ia Guerra, }. A. Suffer,
Edw Gilbert Jacob r. Snyder
VIM NJ tiwin Winfield 5. Sherwood,
Julian Hanks, w. L. Shannon
Henry Hill, Pedro Sansevain
j. D. Hoppe, Abel Stearns,
Joseph Hobson, w. VI. Steuart
l.. W. Hastings, Henry + Teft,
J. McH. Hoingsworth, VI. e. Vallejo,
jas McIIall Jones, Thos l.. Vemule,
Thomas o. Larkin, Joel ?. Walker,
Francis j. Lppitt o. NJ Wozeneratt
HEALTH AT THE MISEs.-The health Of the Mining Com
anv was never better than this time The sckly season
passed and the heat Of the Sacramento and San Joaquin
allies greatly abatcd Winter quarters are spoken oil and
mountain home will be the choice OF nearly all now engaged
mining.
The deegaes OF the people assembled Convention have
formed Constitution which now presented for your rat
ifcaon The time and manner of voting on this Consttu-
ton ard of holding the first general election clearly set
forth in the Schedules the whole subject is therefore left for
your unbiased and deliberate consideration.
The Project for exercising the functions OF that Of
cc) If each district will designate the places for opening
the pills and give due notice Of the election in accordance
with tie provisions the Constitution and Schedule
The people called upon form for
themselves and designate such officers they desire 10
make and the laws That their choice may be wise
" m,de and that the government organized secure
the Permanent welfare and happiness of the people of the
State is the sincere and earnest wish of The present
Executive who if the Constitution be ratified, WILL with
pleasure surrender his powers whomsoever the people
may designate his successor.
Given Monterey, California, this 18th day OF October
A. D., ls49 (SIosEp) B. RILEY,
Bvt Brig Gen'l L. s. A. and Governor of California.
OFFICIAL: H. w. HALLECK,
Bvt. Capt. and Secretary Of State.
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LANES RIVER AND KANAwHA COMPANY.

/
The FIRST annual Report of President Mason is given
length in the Richmond papers, and is comprehensive and
able, and fail to give satisfaction the friends of
this great work The whole Report shows that Judge Ma
has abored make himself familiar with the affairs Of
the Company, and read il without being satisfied
that the grand object Of his abo has been attained Tho
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utter failure OF his administration.

DROWNED.-John o. Bumpus, OF New Orleans. (and a
native of fginia) drowned the Lagoon, near the
Presdio on Sunday the 2Sh Oct BY oming enangled
in The long grass the bottom while swimming in for wild
duck, which had been shot by comrade on the shore
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-11

The Philadepha Sunday Globe which advertised that 1t
would publish Sunday Gen. Tayors Message obtain
ed from the Office of the Republic did reach last night
usual II was tantalizng
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On the last ballot there l23 scattering votes Reso
uons were offered amidst much excitement and confusion
Al four o'clock the House adjourned till Tomorrow There
are no prospects that the House will be able TO choose
Speaker in all this week.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-11

We learn (says tho Tines) Mcssrs Johnson & Gentry
had effected insurance on their stock and fixtures TO the
amount Of $780, Mr. Tupins policy, we learn amounts TO
only $1,000,
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RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
s77ssn.Y MORNING, DECEMBER II. 1919.

c The Democratic Members Of the Les sana,e Cham
ons.,e by many of the party in The senate o.'
her q, o'clock this evening, Tuesday the iii
fnl attendance is desired
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ANOTHER FATAL EXPLosIoN.-New Orleans seems '
ea,.d On Sunday week the boiler of the locomotive IN
lust about starting for Carrolton' exploded anu
Lisd the engineer and fireman The night was ncemen
and the streets free of the
x,ould have been more terrible.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-11

VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY we are 'e
ouested to atae that special meeting OF this soeie
held THIS AFTERNOON at half past Tour cioch a. '.'
in Minors Law Building; for the election OIL "'e''''''
other business ..,
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MONUMENTS BY THE GOVERNOR.

ApPOINIMF.N1S Dl lIiS ~
= ,,.noho, Boker of jacksonville Florida, and Isaac
Mo,.on of coyncton Tennessee to be Commissioners III
the, connective States to take acknowledgment ana PROOF
| of eeds &C.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-11

The clenmore from this port, with the Madison Mining
comnonv reached San Francisco on the 6th Oct Inc
warisnno also from this port with the Pacific Mining oo
pany reached San Francisco on the sOh Sept s..sd hv
Cow the distant wanderers doubtless been received ps
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,rrsT NEWS FROM CALIFORNIA

On the 18th October the Territorial Convention having
concluded its abors Mr. Stewart from The committee ap-
pointed to prepare address TO the people of California
presented the following, which was unanimously adopted
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n oReilly will tonight at Odd Fellows Han give one
Lin En,erainments which we hear highly spoken o.
T ,o,,bv "Exies from Erin, who come 10 breathe '''
ihe .;.o always merit the favor Of our people