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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-29
THE SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE,

Convened on Monday last. In the Senate II. r ". AZ
son was elected Presdentlhe vote being ior ASTON -
Moses IA. In the House COL James Slmons was eec''u
Speaker un Tue udio' ,e.e..iiS OF, Middleton 53.
Both Houses have invited Mr.. Langdea Cneves 10 seat
within the bar-and Of the members have unanl-
nousy invited Mr. c. public dinner on Tuesday, which
he has accepted The Governors message not sent In
on Monday We presume it will be very AS Geor-
ea has refused to go Of the Union present. however,
South Carolina In the pledge Of Mr. Rhett TO wait
for Georgia take the lead and South Carolina To follow
bound defer her secession till more suitable moment
GEORGIA ELECTIONS TO STATE CONVENTION.
The Charleston papers have returns OF the election OF
Union candidates in Chatham, Richmond Bib, MuScogce,
aud Monroe counties. The majority in Mucogce
for the Union tickle, III In Savannah the Union tickle,
prevailed by majority of l60 The city of Augusta gave
an average Union majority Of 2s5the country precincts
vet to hear FROM In Bib county, the Union majority was
l6o. In Monroe county the Union ticket elected.
Telegraphed for the Washington Uuion.
"MAcos, (Ga,) Nov. IT. 1850.
"In fty three counties In Georgia the Union naorities
nearly fourteen thousand The dsunionss have carried
only six countless and elected only fourteen delegates thus
far.
The Petersburg lnicsencer that the private
subscription the stock Of the Souhsde Railroad taken
up the resolution of the late Town meeng and upon
the condition that each subscription shn be binding when
the aggregate should amount 10 the sum oil SlouUuu nus
been than mado up The city has already TAKEN its
corporate capacity 100000 and ony awaits the authority
be given by the Legislature subscribe for additional
sum Of 10000"
THE BALTIMORE FORGERIES.-High Constable
Clifford ard officer Graham of Baltimore arrived here on
Tuesday evening with reqnisi'ion from the Governor OF
Maryland for The person of Folgcr p Lovesrove member
of The Baltimore bar had rd from that city about
week ago being detected several foryces and was
arrested at the Exchange Hotel in this CITY, Monday
last by officers 7. White aud Pearca. The necessary
documents obtained by the Baltimore officers, yeser-
dav and presume they started homewurd with their pri
soner in this mornings Northern mail tran- Yesterdays
Republican,.
The Unions correspondent says the prisoner was detect
ed few days since in forging John Glenn Esq,
md Captain j. s. Nicholas and allowed TO escape on his
encs renndne the money Since bis disappearance sew
era other lofgcres have been discovered which charged
ugainsthim one OF whichis note which cashed by
the Chesapeake Bank. COL Outings the president Of the
bank last evening made the aidavs 10 procure
eouisiion from the Governor and he win brought back
for trial a days. He Is OF james Lovegrove
one of old Quake. citizensa man who IS known and
distinguished throughout the city examPar for honor
and honesty.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-29
A MEMORIAL.


To The General Assembly Of The Commonwealth Of Virginia
Praying participation 10 the benefits o the funds Of the
State towards removing the obstacles to navigation in The
Panunkey und Maapon Rivers from the lowest point there
on whcre such obstacles exist the Of practicable
navigation.
The subscribers would respectfully submit the fact to the
Of the Assembly that they now for the hrss
time in any formal shape, forwnrd 10 ask share In
funds which they themselves have heretofore so eernly
bestowed towards the Improvement Of almost every other
portion of the Commonwealth of Virginia
They believe ;hat twenty thousand dollars Will, In the
MAN, accomplish their humble purpose whilst hundred
thousand will entirely fulfil the sac and the benefits 10
suit from It's application will be felt only In the
nrce and navigation of this State, but all civilized lands,
in as much az the lands York River aud its tributaries
Panunkey and Maiapon amongst the most productive
any where be found sending annually than two mil
hon bushels grain through that artery OF commerce. York
River 10 every portion the world The obstacles DC
moved are beyond accomplishment of private enterprise
and especially In The way Of that navigation now in
contemplation which II is mainly the object TO facilitate for
the common benefit Of a.. mankind.
petition Of which the above is copy is now circulating
and signed by some hundreds probably this Persons
taking therein requested TO make manuscript
copies this and having procured sgners TO send the same
III Brax,on Garc New Kent Court House. or George w.
Bssssti, Old Church, Hanover
II will be remembered tina, the Hon. Seth Barton while
American Charge dAaires 10 Chill married lady Of high
standing In that country She with him TO the United
States and took her residence ut New Orleans amid
large circle OF loving and ndmrng friends. From the pa
pers OF Friday we regret that her life has been sud-
denly terminated by the cholera. She died the l4h in
slant apbd twenty eight II Mobile Repisfer.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-29

The New Orleans papers state that the arrival OF Sc
nator Downs In that city Tuesday ss one hundred
guns were 6red In bis honor
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-29

FATALITY AMONG NEGR0E learn tina, Hen
~ Johnson of Lake Washington, Mise extensive plan
ter lost q Of his negroes lately by cholera.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-29

The State house now building Columbus, the capital
Of Ohio be BOA feet long by ls4 WIDE The height Of
the walls the Of the blocking course will be g. feet
the top Of the roiundo lao feet. great part of the
labor upon the edce Is done By convcts When completed
will be one of the handsones, structures in the United
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-29

NEW YORK MARKETS, Nov. 81.
FlouR-70uU bills Southern Flour sold to-day at s.
II Der bbi Gian seadysccs Of 900 bushels Soalh-rn
white u, OS 81 co. Corn quiet sales of 10000 bushels
at SO 81 c,s for mixed and yellow. Oats AZ d cts
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lie 4
with which country affected whlcn sweeps on
annually FELL destroyer oi the HUMAN rae
Cosunaioi suffering might be saved hs
human family would but avail themselves In casc OF e re-
les which has provided for her children and which Silence
has such be within The reach o. an - y
from us aye who suffering with ms paih'n
r.se In Offering YOU remedy ask rely upon hs
representation those who might he acta,d ~ selfish ara
no,1es but we deliberate testimony Of some c NC
respectable physicians that Wistars B1 81 WIG tnssy IN
that cannot be asssilei DI
shaw Of Wasainsn C. under date Of May l7 % '''
lows: 80, ,.;.t .r.,,, FRI r., IL,
use especially and Chronic Cough OF spansa.e NH
ter have used Wild Cherr gea! tca! IN psc ~. ,r
marx. good results those o! gea, nervous 'o OBJ
liability which phthsca pacn,s are subject ni ~ ,e.
hc hest form which effects OF Pussic Acid mn! ne r ore
!a:ive whou, danger % ne 10
Knows the reputation the Turpennc and bisah a. W.,rs
protraccd coughs The combination Of these ptiie'p'
Basam Wild Cherry ingenious ana in general
Medical Justly dIstrusu! OF Patent ma
bu, csdor must discriminate outrageous "a in may
,ruu,s and those medicines which nave lio'e" '1'.'
well at,estsd cases curative" -.-. = -. u,,p.r
Son. genuine unless signed Butts on the wrsppess
Add,ess u orders Saith Fowle B,sos an.vs CO..
For by GAYNOR WOOD ALEAaausd@ ,,rns,iss every
sad PURCELL LADD q CO.: R'ea"'a'' '1S Nov. q
whsu.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-29

BALTIMORE MAKKETS, Nov o..
FLorR-700 bbls Howard Street Flour were sold ,otsy
81 G5 per bbl City Mills, price Red Wheat 81 O
,er bushcl and the narke, dullWnIie 81 Us Is. New
White Corn 53c-Yeliow SOC. Oats 80 cents. Whisky N
,bs 29S per gallon Tobacco continues firm, and To-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-11-29


"In ffty three counties In Georgia the Union najores
are nearly thousand The sunionists have carried
only six counties; and elected only fourteen delegates thus
far
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-27

O. An overflow Of the Cumberland river has
inundated the city of Nashville. The citizens
have been compelled, in some cases, 10 occupy
iheH upper rooms. The plantations near the city
are greatly damaged.
- The citizens Of Greenbrier were to have de-
clded, on the 23d instant, upon the propriety of
the connty's subscribing $50 600 to the Stock of
the halI Road from Stanton to Coyington.
O. The contemplated duel, between JUDGE
aIker, Editor of the n o. Delta, and DR.. Ken
neGY' passed OIL without injury TO either party.
Judge " alker however, has challenged Mr.. Ma
glnnls, Junior Editor of the True Delta. and the
difficulty will, no doubt, end in something serl-
Gus.
D. We have news to the 10Th instant, from
Havana. The cholera is raging Extensive
warlke preparations being made
O. Mr. Hall takes charge Of the Republic in a
neat salutatory.
O. The Projectors of the Republic DENY that
any portion Of their Office belongs 10 anv mem.
Der OF the Cabinet and claim TO be the owners of
the entire establishment.
In consequence of i'll health the Hon YIN.
c. Preston has resigned bis post, as Presidento of
the South Carolina College.
g. friend of the Compromise proposes, that
the will OF the people be expire Ssed in public meet
ings, Immediately to be held. -
o. The Wheat crops of Virginia promise 10
be abundant IN many parts Of the State, the North
ern Neck particularly.
&C. The General Conference of the Methodist
Protestant Church, has decided to leave the ques-
ton OF slavery, in all its phases untouched
o. A destructive fire destroyed S35O00O
worth of property, in the city of Charleston, on
the instant. The property destroyed was prin-
cpaIly cotton and lice.
o. The last advices from Europe by the Eu-
ropa, being 10 the lh instant, represent the con-
dluon of the continent as unchanged Tobacco
has rather improved. Cotton is firm Flour,
corn and rice have advanced.
o.. The latest accounts from DR.. Judson, rep
resent him as extremely i'll.
g. Lord John Russell is much indisposed.
o. The crops of England are promising.
g. A new expedition in search of Sir John
franklin, sailed on the Sth of May.
o., The anniversary of the French Republic
passed ohfquietly.
o. On the 22d instant the Niagara sailed from
New York for Liverpool. From the same port,
on the same day, the Empire City sailed tor Cha
gres.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-27
SILENT INFLUENCE.

1t is the building spring which flows gently the llle
rlvulet which gIes through the meadows, and which
nuns along day AMI night, by the farm house. that use
f rather hanthe swollen flood or the warng cararacl
Niagara eNctes our wonder. and stand amazed at the
power and greatness of God there as he pours it from
his hollow hand' But one Niagara is enough FIR the
continent world whlle the same world requires ihon-
sands and tens II thousands, silver fountains and gent
lyfoNiog rynles, that water every farm aud meadow
and every garden and that shall flow on every day and
every night with their gentle, quiet beauty So with the
acts Of eur lives. Il is by great deeds Ike III Sc of
the martyrs that good is to be done it is By the da y
quiet virtues Of lifs-the Christian temper the nee,
ofbeatanre the sprit OF forgiveness in he husband he
wife. the hther the brathe The siscr The friend the
ncshb9r that good Is to be dome Raw Albert Barnes
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-27
COL. CHARLES T. NJ. GARRETT


As an addIlonal evidence of Tho oIII7,7.
gentleman as a Civil Engineer, we ba,:a 81 this
nounce this morning, that he has been &c. TO an
Chef Engineer Of the Memphis and cRI5Ji,oed
Ral Road Company. We do not know thu. n sion
Garnet will absent himself from his si,r '"?' col
the Chiel Engineer Of our road. We r''.oh' as
lated ourselves upon his appointmcntando sIau,
very much regret bis departure from us.yo, snail
we know that he is to be absent only for >, "hen
time, and for the purpose of advising and snort
ing others, we can readily submit 10 ' To
convenience il any should arise. W. , I la'
know the nature ofCol. Garnets eneaqemen 10 not
our Company; nor do we know anytbn,, - VII" VII!
intentions In Justice, we add what is said ~ w. h'
Editor of the Huntsville Advocate auis "s 'ne
lance Of the station, TO which he is elected %5'eeR
oil our great enterprise ''''hds
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-27

Within the last fey days, information has been r.
ceiyed by the Government, teadyrlng Il most probable
that military organ cation Is been set IN tasf, WITHIN
the United Salts formidable aoh IN numbers and from
the character of thoeo cnengcd in it, te the purpose ol
attacking lhe sand of Cu5l and reyouonzing the Coy
eminent
We arc informed that the President Of the Cni'el
States Immediately upon the receipt oi this nlHmnlon,
directed orders he issued for the vessels Of the home
squadron as a,o for the steamer Suzanne. and iieae
Congress to proceed forthwith 10 the island u CUBE for
The purpose OF aseeaiuing whether any military force,
organized in the |. :. proceeding from thence 10
Cnha for the purpose o Invading that island and tego-
Intinnizng lhe Governments with express instructions.
in the event OF such being the to prevent the land
ing of any such force the carry mo out of any such
petition or enterprise and with further Instruct ms. in
the event landing having been ellecel 10 prevent
the landing of any reinforcement, any arms OF pro-
visions under the American flag, intended Tor such eNpe
dilon on enterprise In obedience TO these orders, we
understand that the steamer Saanac proceeded 10 sea on
Saturday last, and Will probably reach Cuba by Thurs
day next, where il is expected she Will meet the German
town. the Albany. and the Vixen,
is confidently expected that the whole naval force
ordered lhiher will reach the island before any consd-
elablc number of those engaged in the enterprise can
possibly have effected landing. and thus prevent vo
aton of treaty obligations amiy and peace with
Spain.-U ash Rep.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-27
CUB

The firmnesS of General TAYLOR has boo,=.#.
to the test, and the manner, in which h. o" pn,
the issue, assures the American people ,b,t lie'
have reposcd their confidence in one o,ar ,.ley
qualified Tor SO high trust. Tie acEnon.fo WY
Pnnciple OF the Constitution, as eXhib,tod :; ecu
course OF his predecessors has been tho ,, ~ 'e
achon. The United States have made ,.; G''
SPAN treaty OF peace and amity and of co,, '','
the ialth OF the nation is pledged 10 main,o;n ,i
treaty. 1t, there fore, becomes the dntv or a
PRESIDENT, upon hearing Of an intention 70 ,,ai e
an INVASION of Cuba by the inhabitants Of @e
country, who arc now fitting up an armed oy ,"'
altlon Tor the purpose TO use coercive ,noosnao,
hence he has ordered several vessels II ,roeaai
lor'hWllh to the suppression of the under,oI,;,o.
several VIII probably reach Cuba at onto %,
early day, and all will no doubt arrive b, C,re ,l9a
invaders, Who will thus be fojed in their atto,nn,
50 much Of the United States. Tho nooi1o
t ol ooa know Their own business. They feel
'h'lr wrongs and know tie defects other ooy.
eminent; and II they deem it advisable. thew have
the right to redress and TO amend This is mr.
" matter OF their own. They have riGbt n
feVoIuiIonl1e. And when, suffering under tho
eVls oil government they shall attempt revolu.
toP, we will sympathze with them. Bnt for
no consideration Will we interfere with tho do.
meShc difficulties of other nations. Cnho on1
SPAN must decide the contest, and while it nav
afford US qualification to see Cuba triumph il viii
be wrong for us TO ntcrmeddIe with the iptern,.
uonal affairs Of anation, with which we have made
"a treaty ofamity and peace"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-27
Washington, May 90.
SEN ATE


After the transactions of the usual mamlng business
bill arnendltory Of the Patent Laws WAS taken up aud
debated and postponed
Tho compromise Rep ri, was then taken up and
Mr. Clemens concluded his reply the remarks OF Nh
Fnole, delivered last 'Ihufsdly.
| Mr. Fooie reolael in spr' ch Of an haur.
Messfs. Turoey and Bal.r entered into explanations
in reply 10 certain portions Of Mr. ~ remafk-
The Seaaie, then. motion held an Executive ses
sion and shortly afterwards adjourned.
HOUSE.
The report relative to the Djakccper was called up,
tho question pending bripg motion TO punt, and 10 make
it the special order for the 21h inst Mr. Brown, 81
Ms,ls pp. who made Inc charges commended that they
folly sustained, and demanded HE Immediate dis
missal If the Doorkeeper.
Mr. ODDS explained the nature Of The report, and ask
ed ir po5tpo1ement. lIe desired that it should be
made the special o'der for he 9Th INST.
The question b#ing tahen the House refused TO order
the report 10 be prnieI but asteed to make it the spe
ciaI order Tor 21lh inst.
leilecmnl efforts made 10 suspend the rules lo
the purpose Of Introducing memorial relating 10 lhC
navigation Of the Western Rivers, and rcsolu Ton call
no for all Correspondence in The los si'n'fte Gov
eminent relative 10 the invasion OF Cuba.
Mr. Toomb1 moved In reconsider the vote ordering thu
printing Of tho reports from the committee the taphil
claim IL therefore replied 10 the remarks of Mr. Brooks
made on Friday, IN which that gentleman condemned
the transaction. Mr. L. tanned the conduct If Tn
Secretary Of War. lie lh1nahi the Sarre,arys cundus
throughout the whole Transaction had aeen highly hon
Durable and commentaries.
Mr. Congo; sustained his colleague most fully lieg
That he aafefd with every sentiment expressed by Mr.
Books IN Friday
Nh Br3oks replied Ia Mr. Io5mbs. He expressed :
willingness 10 leave the country 10 determine the qnfs
tlnas to VIII was right and who wrong. lie said tia
As Wing, his duty compelled him 10 protest agans
the whole Transaction.
Mr. Kaufman cave notice of his intention to offer an
additional resolution to the rcpoa, directing the proper
hi g,it Of i'm n
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-27

/ Ia unsniaau,v fhe ibul resolution vs. as.erl % hy
Nss,r, Bort. Dza.y, fea.hars.aa, Jes-o0 al Nun,
aal disagreed 10 h} Mes Beck md, Gfane aid
I KIN.
Mr. Brack re5H * re- ri, ~aaed hy -elG Nessfs
Conrad James g. Kina and GfuneIl, making faiI US
tfr on # the paymeni ui the pfiacip4 and interest
the prinepal an1 9sufs# he payment # the interest GA
eonnd- a eqry and uran proper legal construction #
the act of Congress autl1zng The IJment OF said pm
eiral.
Alr Disney rad 10 the House The views Il Inns Il and
M Feather Their statement sets a>de sumo Of The
historical facts Of the rep7f, presented by Mr. Burt
They make strong ataumeat against the justice Of
the original claim. dcuylaE that there was any zhgahHn
ON the p4rf Of lie aitrd States pay the claim, which
I'D been frpudaed By lie Indians and by & or2a and
saanl never have hrpn ferpgnjz d by the United STATES
They a :, argue against he allowance Of HE interest,
nnas fabe by tie practice # the GIvenmen however
eaIiahle Il might be- as eisten individuals.
T. tins argument which occup an hour in is read
ny appended resolallons, debating hat there was
oa obligation lie Part Il the United States II ply tie
principal N interest Tie :cpots, arguments, aud doc
nIl. mis- accompanying ordered Ia be prlued
The reports were made the special ardr of the DAY
ff The 1b Tuesday in June next and osery day there
after until disposed Of
The committee in the of Mr. Homer, the door
keepcr made report Of The facts in the without
any commcnda1n as 10 the action Of the House in the
nstpr.
The House pissed motif 10 pint tie report, which
WIS not read.
Adjourned til Monday next.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-27
CONGRESSIONAL.
Washing ton,Aay It.
sENAIt.

SENATE.
A6er tho PRESENTATION Of petitions and reports. which
consumed tn usual time aHleI Ia 1faal business, The
Cumpnluisa Report alen np.
NJ Davis uf Mississippi, Hilhd.ew hi amendment
o1efed yc-erday. nd submitted the following IA leu
thereof. "Pmeilcd Hat nolhlH2 confined n tins sec
fIup sa be 81 construed as Il prevent The Iega ure
of fah from nasear such police other laws as may
protect tic owners 1T Aican slaves IN sad Territory. Or
who my remaye 90 aaid Territory. IN The equipment Of
such feh hay may possess under the constitution
and laws n lie /. Sfa'"s.
Mr. Clemens gave ni.lce Of an amendment it was his
purpose To ofef. Gxuq The ErNas boundary The Inn
defined by hai State previous 10 her annexation 10 the
Enitrd States.
Mr. fo,,r then addressed the Senate couple Of
hours in reply 10 the speech Of Mr. iulee. delivered
yrs'sfday.
Mr. Clemens commenced replying to Mr. +. bot pavc
way frequently leaahie the Senator from Mississippi Ia
make ex 'nratiaus. Finally. Mr. {. eayo way 10 a
ton Ia hid Evccn'iee Session; which being agreed
To- the d9rs wtre closed. 1he Senate shortly afterwards
adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Numerous reports were received from Committees
The Committee on Commerce reported a bill from the
Senate gtan'ag certain privileges 10 the 1uscaoasl
Railroad Company passed. The same Committee 10
ported bill for facilitating commercial reciprocity with
Canada well rellng 10 the free navigation of the
fver ~. Lawrence. which referred to the Commit
lee Of the Whs".
The House then proceeded 10 the business on tie
Speaker table The question pending when the ad
Journment uok place yesterday being motion to refer
certain portions Of the correspondence ufthe British MIN
Is er different committees. The question finally
taken upon Mr. Bayy's motion L. strike out the c'mmit
Tee Of Maauaeuc- and insert lhat Of Ways and Means
WAS carried by yeas y nays -.
The VI ss1ge thereupon referred as fallows-ihat
portion Of the cntrcspondcnoe relating to the coasllng
tr7de. 10 the Committee on Commerce. whilst
The portion concerning the duy on iron was sent to The
Committee Of Ways and Means.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-27
THE LYNCHBURG VIRGINIAN,
TowNLEy. SHIELDS * co, proprietors
LyNcIsBURG. MAY %, 1850.
MI. WILI,S,S LETTER.

On our first page will be found Mr.. Wills's let
ter. in regard TO some ofhis legislative acts His
exposition of the circumstances, which induced
him 10 vote for the Stanton and Coyington Rail-
road bill, and his reasoning in support ofhis vote
are very clear and very satisfactory to us. The
people Of Iynchburg and Campbell will, no doubt
in Justice 10 Mr. wills, give this letter a careful
Derusal.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-27

and sectional men. And the spidt Of the n,
will be as highly Landed as the government -
nation is now highly respected. ''N''' u Tie