Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-12-27
IMPORTS AND ExpoRTs-The Albany Atlas, in re-

IMPORTS AND EXpORTS.-The Albany Atlas In re.
ply to contemporaries complaint Of the accumuatng dob
Europe gives this succinct reuaion of very prevalent
The dobl TO Europe spoken of is the alleged balance
Of trade Of 40 0000C0 against this country. Ii Is not deb
Europe but Is the difference between tho values of all the
exports and oil the imports and from all parts Of the world
within the past year. Such balance is evidence o.
debt. II Nigh we'll be said that running In deb
the Antarctic because whaers import from
that quarter than their outfits vessel that sails TO China
years voyage must in order clear ITSELF bring
cargo that will pay reasonable profit upon the capital In
vested In outgoing cargo upon ship upon the labor Of Off
and crew and the interest for years delay besides
cost OF wear and Insurance. If this calculation Is ado up
on all the commerce Of the country, 1t will be seen that
this apparent balance of trade did not appear against u.s.
would be evidence that much Of the industry Of the
try s devoted commerce had been wastetuy msde
rected.
VIRGINIA AND TENNESSEE RAILROAD.
We indebted to friend fora copy Of the third Anuua
Repor, of the President and Directors OF the Virginia
Tennessee Railroad Company
Deeply interested as Is community In tho speedy
completion of this great work, we carno help giving ex
prssson to qualification at the pa9nsr in which 1t hal
been pashed The required By Charter 10 be sub
scrbed by persons other than the State TO wit s7500o0
having been made up carly In January last the Board
Public Works subscribed the part of tho State 0O
The Company thus having the of 81 $4,000 TO begin
with, let the work from Lynchburg Salem, In
the county Of Roanoke distance of go miles. OF this dis
tance 40 miles have been actually graded and the unnsh
ed points will be completed in ample time for laying the rails
the whole way to Salem during the next year.
All The contractors have done their duty faithfully, and mol
dollar has been lost by irresponsible contractors.
The Report of tho Chief Engineer Mr. Garnet, accompa-
,La Ronor ,f nd
from the following of the of the road
west Of Salem:
"The route selected leaves Salem at Pi,zes MILL and az
passing Waons mll II in straight line of three
miles, lying the South side and short distance from the
turnpike Dsyeres dstiery Thonce following the
Roanoke, TO point the opposite side OF the river al
Thomas tavern, passes along and near the turnpike 10
Barnes big spring branch Here the line the river,
parallel TO the general direction Of the turnpike and within
quarter of mile of il, Capt Kents Three miles
above Capt Kents, the line leaves tho turnpike and, with
tunnel of about 600 feet the dividing ridge between
Of the North and South forks Roanoke river
at point Substs about three miles above Evans
mill on tho North fork then passes through the Den and
Kettle hollow 10 the summit of the Allegheny on the land
OF Mr. Montague Thence down Crab creek; crossing the
mnn road from Chrstiansburg Blacksbug three quarters
OF mile from the former and and quarter miles from
the latter New river reached the mouth of Crab creek
the line then passes up New river and crosses abou, two
miles below Engshs bridge II passes thence by Hsoy
branch and Mogans, up Morgans draft striking the Pep.
along Peppers Ferry road 10 Trulngers, by Vemilon
Pieces Peak creek and thence by Martins up Peak
creek to tho mouth OF Indian Grave banch thence that
branch by Carks crossing the dividing ridge between the
OF Peak and Reed creeks the Peppers Ferry road
half mile West of Carks Thence TO Reed creek at Mrs
MGavocks, and up Reed creek TO Kenrs mill, and 10 q
point half mile South of Wythe courthouse.
"Thus far approximate location has been made The
line adopted by board then down the Middle fork
ofHolston ard BY Abingdon to the State line near the Rev.
james Kings"
There painful rumor yesterday that the steamer
from Wilmington to Charleston with Jenny Lind, &c. on
board, lost in the tempest on Sunday night We have
nothing confirm the ropor-indeed the telegraph wires
South by which alone could have come said to be ou
of order. We learn through passengers, who from
Charleston on that night that the storm was very violent
the baggage floating tho water which washed the
deck and that the passengers roced TO escape from
their perilous position.
To the Editors Of the Richmond Enquirer.
WAsHiSorox, Dec. 2lsr 1850.
Tho news from tho valley of Virginia states the fac
that the Hon. G. B. SAMUELs accepts tho Office of Judge
vacated by the death Of the late DANIEL Smith The Con
vento by this robbed OF Of their most distinguished
and talented members, and the State at largo will be th
loser of his extended experience In the reforms
to be made In the judicial branch Of the State. His Disc
will be the gamer BY his services yet II 10 extremely doubt
full If the State has not prior claim for his services In tn
Convention AT any rate we regret the loss of his expe
ence in the reforms much desired and shall DO gra6e
TO know that his place has been we'll supplied.
Our message not exactly the measure tina
is required this time. We meeting Of the States
North South Eas, West this particular juncture.
Some of the ertremes in Vermont have fear excited Mr.
Floyd unnecessarily. Vermont is not "al the world" no
either Is South Carolina. guess, when the question
Union dissolution" up for decision in eithe
State, you will find that the late compromises passed b.
Congress- fugitive slave b' and all, will be triumphan
sustained by The people there as in oher quarters
the world"
Therefore the Governor will have his Congress OF
D.tti Hols. rho q
the aboltoniss had been hanged by the neck who haY
been caught Kidnapping for the last enty years. the Sout
would have boen troubled with the present difficulty
But there such sickly senmentay io them ta
their only punishment has been few years imprisonment
As have stringent, wholesome law, directly In ac
codance with tho views of the constitution In such cases
let lay hold that and hold the North to the bond
this law resisted, enforce II by the bayone Ii that vii
protect retire from the compact and potec
ourselves. That Is my view of the present question
the compromises passed by Congress- Msssrs Editors
and hope firm resolves by the Legislature that tn
Law and Constitution will be tho guide hereafter Of tn
South they have been the pride of her people to up
hold.
South Carolina has elected Mr. R. B. Rhet, Senator of
ST. In place Of Mr. Barnwe temporarily appointed by th
Governor Mr. Rhett has long been In Congress Although
entertaining strong Southern opinions he not The man
desire dissolution of the Union, II the Southern State
are not encroached upon by violations of the epiri
Of the Constitution On the "Iigh! Of petition Ell n
ablest speeches ever listened to by an attentive au
dlenceand he did, in that speech, lash tho abotonst
mpleely, am gratitied 10 record. He she~ed clearly
and concusively that the aboionss were not contendn
for the fright of petition, but that they were abusing tina
sacred question: BY their covert attacks on the institutions
of the South through tho popular pleas of Mr. Adams wh
contended that the fright of petition was denied by th
lower House of Congress- Let me ask what right has TN
North petition abrogate from the South that species
property recognised by the Constitution None whatever
And considering all hings think the selection Of Mr.
Rhett, Senator, augurs WELL and that South Carolina
recreant her sister States after ALL She is II
true little spoiled from being petted; but, by degrees sh
will be restored to her good humor, provided the law ant
the constitution tho rule OF action for the nonslavehod
ing States Ii the "wooy and Sevarditcs s
lenced all will be we'll Let us hope that such will be th
case and harmony bo fully restored.
Some persons specializing change Of the Tariff
That will be done. The Tariff of 1916 is prolific o
revenue that has father all kinds of sepchdren to
maturi,y-and II not let alone, II may be fount
adequate for further usefulness. do not think 1t will b
touched this session.
The debate the Bradbury resolution was resumed. Mr.
Ewing made much better defence OF his conduct than for
merly but Dr. Gwin did not spare him. Mr. Bright OF Ia.
will close the debate week. He will stick pin il
the chape OF history for the benefit of Mr. Ewing, els
liam much mistaken. Please re-publlsh the letter OF Mr.
Charles Weller in defence of his brother-tat leor will d
much good this tme In placing matters in their proPe
position 1t shows up the conduct of Mr. Ewing to perfec
lion. Mr. Bright will give him furnishing his conduc
towards General Lane; and hsn suppose the subject In TN
Senate will drop for the session. General Lane will b
honoed by the people Of his State and the nation at large