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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-27
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GEN. QUTrMAN-CUBA EAfEOii4
inpton letter in the N. y. Journal OF Commerce soy
IN, ~ .-,., hs inflammation concerning Gov CUM,
mans PARTICIPATION in the late Cuban INVASION Mh.
be sufficient to convict him, or dozen men, @
of the charge brought against MN he byuuph to trial under
Rmi Gov Ouitman will resist the protest WINE nc
remains Governor Should Judge Ghoson dselae
is answerable to the process ,I onsiana If not the
United States Marshal OF Louisiana VIM DC I h Tho
serve the process upon him, and ne VIII Oe
whole power Of the United States
we take pleasure in publishing the following tesio""i
in favor Of one of the best and most valuable peodcaS
receive: ,, nry,py
DE BOWS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN RExiE"'
monthly Industrial and Literary Journal Pu0i'"'"
in Ne,o Orleans, s. per ann,im. os
Library EdIloa Bound, lsi6-lS5O. Vols, SO l ~
The following was kindly made up lot US On 'e @ wi,
the session Of Congress by friend aocI Lost As we
half the names the lists were misP'aceu ~ vs. 80
get them they will be added - ,.,,o rreo, Mon
he undersigned members Of Congress- take greu, af
in recommending De Bows Rev nr which, has been
edited and published in New.Oreans ior Inc as' 90
by J. D. B. De Bow and which embraces IN mummy -
res of numbers the most complete snu Of all the
gre, branches of industry in the States whelhel III
merce Agriculture Manufactures or Internal
as also The growth and progress of anu
men the ouesons of Slavery in all its bearings s1cia aa
POLITICAL Slave Products &c The puonsnea hsrn and
this work constitute invaluable library "a SoI ad ar
Western Siascs and have already become standard ~"
thority." ", I,mes M Ma.
ou, s' pierre Soule Louisiana; S. N. Downs, Loul
. sae JEFFERSON Davis Miss Henry FOCe Miss Geo
E. Badger, C.. W M9ngu% n G w C. Dsw wi0n
sissppi; H. l. Turney, Tenn; A Feeh Tenn 70 cohh
HOUSE. Thsmnson Miss, w G1oS
A aa;a a. Gentry Tenn. Isaac E. Morse Lat Jas
Ai Seldom A, va Thos H. Avers Va woodwaId s.
c. W. F. Cocock, S G.; Samp; :" Harris ALI, s. WIN W. inge
Ala; A. G. Brown, Misc; K. H Stanton, Ky; E,nie r.
a as'S as c. " Melville Miss v E. Howard Texas;
Dan Wallace s. CT T. P Stanton, Tenn '" ;: reatn es.
ton Miss; R. K Meade Va. Andrew Ewing lenh.' 'uHG'
Wcborn, Geo.; J. P. Caldwell, N. G.
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the ends Of Justice give time excitement or tho
organization OF 4 resistance TO the law.
The commissioner said he disposed give the man
every opportunity of examining many witnesses he
could produce.
Mr. Whitehead said he heard of application mado
which involved such stake, the liberty of man. being
opposed 80 srenuousy He (Mr. W. desired the postpone
ment also for the attendance Of his partner who the
senior counsel in the case.
Mr. Tappan as counsel and friend Of Henry, claimed that
the proceedings involving the liberty Of this should
be hurried without giving him an opportunity o. producing
witnesses and consulting with his counsel MIR Iappan also
remarked that Judge Ger had adjourned his court on the
application of counsel in similar and oy That means
the discharged whereas the proceedings were
hurried through on the first day. the might have been
sent into bondage.
The Commissioner decided granting an adjournment
until morning Mr. Tappan offered to enter into security ioI
the OF Henry but the Marshal was not autor
ged 10 let him outon BAIL and he accordingly commit
ted to the Tombs-whher he was removed in carriage
accompanied by several officers.
The inquiry will be resumed this morning at ten o'clock
We understand that the Mayor has given directions for
attendance of adequate number OF policemen 10 see
that the law will be carried into effect 80 that the prison.
er satisfactorily proved 10 be fugitive slave ne and his
sympathies must yield the acts of Congressno matter
what the sacrifice may be-
Dec 24-There great excitement respecting the al
legged fugitive slave Henry Long Upwards of two hundred
nocemen were in attendance The trial was progressed
with witnesses examined, and the case argued oy
counsel
Mr. White handed in writ of habeas corpus from the
Supreme Court for the appearance Of Henry Long, RETURN
able at 10 o'clock on Thursday morning.
The Commissioner then said that the writ OF haoeas would
most certainly be obeyed by him. The prisoner must how
ever be detained in the custody of the Marshal and he then
adjourned the case to Thursday, at l2o'clock.
The accused Immediately conducted 10 the loombs
BY about two hundred policemen.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-27

yards make square rod So rods make acre. $40
mako So mile; 4el9 60 yards 1863 rods make acre. In
measuring an acre by Yards the usual practice is TO trace of
may be considered enough for practical purposes but
10 yds. either way make 1899 So yards exceeds
by 60 So yds an accurate it should
be measured 79 yds in length BY &c II yards in BREADTH
The result may be arrived by measuring 229 feet
length and 1873 feet in width by measuring 3i yards in
ength, by G6 yds. in BREADTH american Farmer.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-27

Richard Lee tho Penitentiay for the murder Of
free negro Walden has been partoned by the Governor and
released from confinement Perhaps worther Of tho
exercise of the pardoning power existed. Peers
burg Democrat
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-27
PRICES OF STOCKS IN RICHMOND,

BALTIMORE, DEC A-5p NJ
We have very little news to-day The msrke, remsns
unchanged Flour 81 62& grain unchanged Stock steady
not active
The Telegraph reports the New York narke, firm Cot.
fully maintains the advance of some ask advance
Flour and grain firm.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-27

law firm, short time since existed Buffalo, Fill
more Hall g. Haven" One Of these gentlemen is now pre-
sdent of the United States another postmaster general aud
a third is lust elected TO Congress-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-27

We have received several communications bearing on the
election of United States Senator written before tho cleo
ton took place-but they received offer that event.
we have omitted TO publish them, as unnecessary
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-27

The Manufacturers of Belgium and France preparing
extensively for the Industrial Exhibition London Nearly
$500 French manufacturers have notified Of their intention
exhibit.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-27


Our worthy Governor in his message 10 the Legislature
recommends the imposition Of all articles the pro-
duct of the North foreign goods imported through mat
source The time has arrived when sound pocy ana the
dictates of self preservation demand that some decisive
measures should be taken 10 throw OIL our aosoulc uePe
OF lfe Can any doubt that in many respects we arc IN
as great state of vassaage for nearly all OF our comforts
as when we colony of Great Britan} we nave Is
true much TO for from our incidence and want OF
energy but u history has proven that when any people
who possess within themselves natural advantages and
from ehargy or other have suffered others 10 reap
all the benefits of these advantages hey invariably when
they become enriched from these turn upon their be-
nefactors and treat them as interiors
Very few have any conception OF the Immense sums we
annually send TO enrich the North and mpoversh ourselves
Let us mention only the probable cost OF few articles say
boots shoes hats and made up clothing over
and 600 carriages and other vehicles and saddey ana
farming utensils the OF which ought TO DO manufac-
tured al home / have very little doubt that Eastern Viz
gnia sends tho North half million every year tor
the simple articles of butter and hay. may be assumed
think that the North realizes the profits Of full $25 600
from annually which is much distracted from the re-
sources of the State. .
This tax will enable our arzans and all others engaged
mechanical pursuits, efectualy compete with
Northern labor which they say they cannot now do In con-
sequence of their superior skill and capital. am aware
that there many amongst us VINO thnk nat from acK Oh
energy and enterprise the part of the Southern people,
will be impossible for them TO compete with the North upon
any terms have doubt however II this should NOT be
the case that Of enterprise and capital from me Norm
itself Will settle amongst and become Identified In Inter-
ests II will moreover lead TO dilect impcrations md the
introduction of capital from foreign countries If some
thing done TO rouse up the dormant energies OF
our people this subject, Notwithstanding we may make
canals and railroads, which will only afford the North
greater facilities of making us still more tributary 70 the
we will have 10 give up in despair and become ultimately
mere hewers of wood and drawers OF water to the North
A FRIEND REoENRRATIoN or VIRGINIA.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-27

COAL AND IRON.-We learn that Mr.. James Todd has
Just completed very thorough survey of Twevepoe and
Sandy rivers and that he has found great abundance Of
Camel and Bumnous coal in beds of from three TO seven
feet in thickness ALSO extensive beds Of iron Of
thickness with limestone of various kinds and qualities
We learn that Mr. Todd will send specimens of the coal and
iron the groat London exhibition Of 1851 We are
glad know that our friend Todd is still thus persevengy
engaged in bringing the public notice the rich and
equaed mineral OF this section of Western Vir
enia We hope the time distant when capitalists will
be attracted of the promising fields for the in
of their money believe in all the country
Kanauha REPUBLICAN,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-27

MARRIED.
MARRIED on Thursday. the Instant by Allen
NATHANIEL JOS. HANCOCK, Of Caroline, to Miss MARTHA
JANE, daughter Of ho D. Smith Esq., sposyIyania Virginia
DEATHS.
DIED. suddenly this city, the night the 18th inst, M
ANN TRUEHEART. relief the Col WIN Truehear
family requested her .h. morning
on 7th street, without further invitation
DIED. on Thursday Goth instant 5X O'clock A. NJ
sAMI " BocKIUS Of this city, the soh his Ills
James Church. this ay) morang, II O'Clock, without further
invitation.
HANDS wANTED.-we wish hire few hundred hand,
for The next TO work on the Richmond and Daayie Rail
road As road will operation for about fifty miles from Rich
nona ~ me middle q the year, the hanS T % wnn lew
NEGROES FOX HIRE.-I will hire OUT to the highest
bidder IN iron; Of the Court House Of sneo county on the
good Farm hands Women who have been accustomed
said sa%d sasa:
Dec. N-dtd w. 0. Randolph, S H. c.
IMPORTANT NOTICE.--As The Time for auction sale
fast pprosehns we shall sell the remainder Of our s.oe. :,
goods and il all styles Of summer goods we shall sell without re-
'fs cost " 2ifsi nh
RANDOLPH MACON COLLEGE.
session Of this w commence on msane
"'i oee. sle2 WA. =. r sls.dsa.
NEGROES FOR HIRE.
rilRTY young and valuable Negroes, OF both seIss Principally
Men They will he al "Ashland between the
I'd 9th January and probably hired publicly COT which due no
ics will be gven 0odn Tavern Bacon Quarter Branch on
the ih day OF January.
Dec ga JOHN A. PARKER
lNoKTUNE's HOME-CIIALK's 0FFICE-Wal
II Street, Richmond. Virginia.
For Friday December -Maryznd Consolidated Lottery, Glass
l2-Capitals $4,000, Of $500 Of 1000 &c. IS Nos, IL
dra Tickets 81 Also, Small Fry Tickets 81 50.
Dec. q CHALK.
MANAcERs' OFFICE, OF Main and Governor
M Richmond, Virginia.
{, ], All l 90 es-s !, psf:ps {,
Tick Noa
PURCELL.
For this day. II oeock-Captas Of $1,000 Of 800 u
Of 500 Tickets g. So At ocock-Capitals $4,000, eff
25c0, ; Of 1000, &c. Tickets 81.
Splendid Scheme for Saturiay-Cs pas: prre Of s6 ,O,
$500 q Oo 1900 10000, OF $780, $500, $500, 200 Of 1000
loves, NO prize I'd 70 Nos 2 drawn
Tickets s>5 dec ri c. W. PURCELL
NOR SALE, PRIVATELY, Tract Of Land in Hanover
county about fourteen miles from Richmond Immediately
the Richmond Fredericksburg aud Potomac Railroad containing M
oneha OF which cleared the rest virgin growth OF oak
and timber The improvements consist Of small dwelling and
Trees bargain be had application be made before M Feb
ruary 10 VIM. R. Winn Esq, on the premises
JAMES r. SUTTON, Jr,
Land, Pension and Government Agent
Dec T-id Corner lli aud Bank Streets. Richmond, Va
T1OWDEK, SHOT, BALLS, BUCK SHOT, and ban
PERCUSSION CARS for gale
| Dec 81 SUTtIERLAND'S
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-27

most interesting belonging to the annals of art
has recently place Munich and forms the theme Of
many vivid descriptions in the correspondence of the Eng
ish papers from the continent This is the unveng as It
IL termed of the Bavaria colossal of virgin in
bronze intended the aegoca representation of the Ger
manic Empire which, after ten long years OF patient and
public view lofty pedestal in the Theresa meadow
Munich where it towers in the air ut height of eighty
four feet Of which he statue itself contributes fifty -four
feet.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-27

EY "Bcween Col Benton and any Wing, there Is not q
Democrat in the State who would hesitate in his choice in
favor of the forner."-[St Louis Unaon.
If he wanted an egost he would choose Benton II he
wuned traitor Benton would be his choice If no
ted Southern with Northern principles Benton would
suit him. Ii he wanted Abolitionist-one who hates
trackes-he would have objection either to Benton
the man Of the Union II he wanted minister to repre-
doubt would be his choice City Of Jefferson MeropOltan
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-27

NAsHISGT0N DEC %o IooV
Ex-Secretary Mason's testimony was taken to-day be-
fore the Naval Court Martial question put respect
ing discretion allowed naval commanders as regards
the disbursements Of military contributions The object
show BY the testimony of the late Secretary OF Navy
that Commodore Jones had large discretion this mo-
ney The Judge Advocate objected and the question was
declared nadmssabe Judge Mason being thus relieved from
further attendance.
No one here enertans the belief that the charges against
Commodore A. C. Jones be substantiated. They are
far sweeping obtain credence here where the gallant
Commodore is well known and troops OF friends
By the BY he is famous agriculturs and the first far
mer in this vicinity who used guano he brought the first
sample this region in United States vessel from the
Peruvian islands, The would DO bad one, indeed,
which his able and eloquent legal adviser land rave Gen.
Walter Jones' cannot manage quit him Of There is sup
posed TO be much malice the botsm Of these charges
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-27
Ear he ENQUIRER.
TIE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE. ,,n.d

TIE PRESIDENTS MEooh0' ~
,-l,.r.K moving that you are much ea.a 100
Messrs. If rossn to publish the proceedings
" Cnaress of the Legislature ana Tue feel
Communications frofonr numerous =, nye me small space in
some @ his brief review OF portion OF Inc bs
dens Message But you act upon Halter myself
ay towards the sk.sch with that
that this sS Scb as ung u Mss
nn Journa That portion Of Pfeslae" ,vsrv has re-
sage touching a no, dno confederation which the
questions involved demand from every a !, mnorts TO
this Union not only or Inc millions YET
nisc, @ ,bs enjoyment Of ifc When take an lipa
,a review of the shameful outrage at bos' by
upon citizens Of Georgia. acng Snhern rights from
Conpress for the purpose of protecting pea Of the
is aogrcssion-connved at by the Presioen. " r
United States whose oath of office requires ua
the flaws faithfully ss Of dsunon But when
Contrast that want of energy with his iae mn en
m concede 10 him integrity honor and palo.s ;nen
hope that he y now sy Union and that
future he is resolved TO look danger in the lace anu q.
hazard 10 discharge his high responsibility 10 e eou" ~
without faerng In no Ohe BOSTON outrage DO made
h.rmonize with his message which taxes hish
ground upon tho slavery question ana goss @ 9nv md
n,icnoons of the country but not farther tnan auy UNI
nntriotsm demand II brealhes language nas sa.s ;s,
healing under its wing and if carried OUT IN gooI f s
give repose distracted country ana save md mns
threa iened destiny. Ills language 10 po'i '' -
YOU gentlemen Congess and the country y may De
assured that to the utmost my aO ny anu and in ali DID,
lake care that the laws faithfully executed In the
discharge of this duty soemny imposed upon me oy ne
Constitution and my oath of Office shall shre from no
r,snonsby and shall endeapor TO meet events as ley
NAV arise, with frmness but with prudence and ders
tion" .. co.. ,o,h;,a
Now, with this unequvoca language, to say nothing
about other portions of the message, equally clear ana e4
nc the Presden, cannot shrink from faithful discharge
Of his constitutional duties without FORGETTING the CONN
dence and respect of every honorable and man
in the civilized world Therefore believing the message,
unon This allabsorbng question: is fair and candid expo
s,ion of his sentiments and that he will carry them out IN
good faith am not prepared TO condemn him In ADVANCE
But should the future disclose the aacy OF my con-
6dencc the error will not be mine, but his whose dIHcfy
will be equal TO his trsachery. A"ioo''
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-27
MARRIED.

MARRIED.
MARRIED Thursday the 18th instant by Rev L. w Allen Mr.
NATHANIEL JOS. HANCOCK, Of Caroline, MISC MARTHA
JANE daughter OF Tos D. Smith Esq., Of Spousyvau Virginia
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-27

The Wanenton IN. c. News says "There Is not loaf
drunkard in Warrenon nor family that is not per-
fecy respectable and making decent living by honest in
dusy. This Is saying much for village but it true"
We say the for our beautiful little town. We
will say further that have been living here nearly
four months and have in the whole time but fro drum
Ken This will be considered the remarkable when
is known that from three five hundred people attend our
monthly Much OF this is attributable the
tons of the Sons Of Temperance who number among them
many othc stnegent and influential in the county, and
will compare body with the number Of the order
eng ,rhere Indeed the entire population of Bedford for
sobriey industry honesty and the geune old revolutionary
independence of spirit, cannot be surpassed.
TLiberkv (Ta) Sentinel.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-27

SUPERB SEVEN OCTAVE PIANOS.
Id H. TAYLOR has received another Superb seven 49,
Piano from the celebrated mandatory OF Sunns ~.
equal superior any offered IN This marx
Of Rosewood carved the case and elesan
the round full and delightful To aiic r
fine qualities would much resemble the sniarole tnA We
the advertisements OF Pianos should be h.ani s
be appreciated Piano Forte and Music Store oo Main o
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-27

HANDS WANTED.-we wish to hire few hundred hands
for The work the Richmond and Danyic Rail
road As the road will be operation for abou, fifty miles from Rich
nond by the middle Of the the hands Will be within few
hours ride Of Richmond. ROBr. HARVEY & CO
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-27

A STREAK OF LUCK.-We wers. gratifed yesterday,
in receiving call from an old friend who has been engaged
In mining the Yuba during the past With two
others he took up claim the river and when the water
had fallen sufficiently justify operations twelve were
employed about $40 per day per man, assist in work
ing the claim In the short space of twenty five days the
very handsome sum of $4,000 taken OUT The pile
was deposited in Wells Co.'S banking house. and all day
Yesterday object of attraction TO all who had heard
Of the rich deposit The gold taken from Parks Bar
about twenty miles above Marysyile.
CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURAL gentleman in San
Ia Cruise during the present realized the nice little
sum of IS 500 six Of land planted with potatoes
alone What think those who have doubted our agricultural
resources, when such facts stare them in the face?
1t altogether probable that the cholera will
entirely leave California Sac Iymes.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-15
Destructive Fire im RnGnIo.

BUFFALO, N. Y, March IL.
About two o'clock this morning, the
basement Of Stewards Refractory above
the American Hotel, was discovered to
be. ON fire. AT three O'Clock the wind
increased to a gale and the flames were
carried to the roof of the American Ho-
tel. which was in short time sheet of
flame. The buildings on the opposite
side of Main street caught, and IL or Is
wooden tenements on Clinton between
Main IL Washington streets we're quick.
ly destroyed. Stevenson's extensive Liv.
cry stable was partially consumed. The
Lafayette street Church was next
discovered on fire, having caught from
flying cinders.
The flames at this moment presented
a scene of awful grandeur, the two sides
of the vast square being enveloped. A
Church, handsome dwellings. Steven.
sons corner. on Lafayette and Wash
inglon streets. Mather's Livery Stable
and other buildings are destroyed The
Court House on fourth side of the square
was on fire several timos, but was finally
saved.
From the American the flames spread
down Main Street, destroying several
splendid buildings-Blymer's Hall. Ca
NADIA store and all stores to the 29lh
street. Several other buildings on Pear
were also partially destroyed, The loss
is not less than $400, 900.
The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1850-03-15
FROM WARRINGTON.

CSrfesPOadeAes Of the Daily Lancaster Gdisns
WAsHISoroS, March S, 1850.
For the past few days there has been but little
doing in either Senate or House calculated to in.
terest one. GuietGdS appears to have gained the
ascendancy and the clouds that for a time hung
portentiously the Capitol has almost lisspa-
ted, Northern Fanatics ar6 beginning to learn
that conoiliatio1 will do more than extreme
measures while tile South the Reafef we up:
proach to disunion begins 10 feel her dependence:
Indeed all parties are beginning to feel that IN
our Union alonS consists bif strength. The
speeches that haze been delivered IN the House
recently have without exception eVmc6d spirit
OF cancellation and disposition TO adhere to out
much cnSled institutions.
On yesterday Mr. CalhoGn appeared IN The
Senate, llo regretted that his health wNs such us
not to admit of his expressing his views on the
compromise resolutions und stated that he had
committed them to writing aud desired hit
friend Mr.. Mason of Virgmid, I'd reGd for him,
which was cheerlully complied with. The pro-
duction is every way worthy Of tho man. Ho
stands forth us Il ho were the only man the South
can boust lie takes the ground that IL COliIor'i
MIA is admitted II will bo cause for dissolution
he does not consider nhy of the propositions for
compromise that have been submitted possible,
and says he has no compromise 10 offer but tho
Constitution aud not that Unless il ls amended -
Throughout the whole speech tie spirit OF di.u.
MON is rife; yet in conclusion he says that hnv.
| i,oE E,itb fill, AuN,, 4
the consolation OF knowing that ne is free from
responsibility!
Let this speech be disseminated throughout
he whole land. The principles advocated are
obnoxious to nine-tepths of the people, aud tho
effect produced will be more beneficial than fifty
union speeches. UNION, Jf