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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-02
DIRECT STEAM COMMUNICATION.

Al an adjourned meeting Of the merchants and others oil
Richmond interested in the subec, Of direct commnita
lion by steam between James River and Europe held al inc
alerc Hotel on Saturday evening" June 29h,
Wm + Butler being unwe was excused from nc'ih' as
Secretary, ana t. VI. Richardson waa appointed III ''
Mr. Robert c. Scott offered the following preamble anu
ros,,ution which were unanimously adopted
hc citizens of th. Civ Richmond here assenibeJ
~ consider the proposition o inga Convention at va
Point Comfort Thursday neSi re 4th pToSi" lor ae
crinining the cxpeicncy of establishing line ol Iac"e,
5y steam ur otherwise from James Rivcr 10 one OF oc
ports in Europe, do resorc that cordially approving "i ,'
proposed Convention, they appoint the following hac
PERSONS Ia represent them therein: ,o
yons VIM H. Macl.!land Il. Il. iaSall VIM > lnpiel',
Ro s. Archer W.P. Tunsall A. D. Tnwnes, H. h. bro9Nr'
John Y. Mason, j. o. Stc;ar Ro IT, Ganher IA A. i"sTtp e
lW C. Carringon James t. Dnpuy, .. T. BALDWIN A. T. d.
Merritt James f. Heath John +. Whitfield Mann S laieh-
nc w W. Gwathmey, Charles Sc3bins, H. b. Dicsinsoh'
Geo peake w S DOMAIN 1dorn IT, rlrS FRY w" n p Ama"si
IT, L. Kent, y. w. Richardson JOS aiay9 "in T. n"'e''
Charles s. Morgan, J. G. iobson. T. D. Minor jos. H. An
IL smith J.. X Caske VIM VI. Fulton, l.. H. Iiigg'
L. X Parker, J. L. Bragg Ro Archer Geo lay9r' yohn
Enders James Gray, VIM. Mitchell Jr, kchd " hasSinI
VIM Gray, H. Ricigh, James Dunlop John NJ. bacoh =
Smith, G. w. Munford, John J. London
On motion of Mr. b. Il. Minor, Resolved That the dele
gates from this city who may be in attendance upon c CON
ycntion Old Point have the power TO l any vacancy IN
o number from any citizen Richmond who may DC at
Old Point on Thursday next :.
l,egacs from Richmond sent by telegraph 10 the new"
pancs in Petersburg Norfolk and Portsmouth, ana maj 'c
aners of this rity be requested publish the proceedings
of this meeting H. l.. kcNi, e'a'''"'"
b. w. RICHARDSON, Secretary.
We trust that all the above delegates will attend on 'l'c
ilh of July to the ball in notion We hope 10 see Tie
18th Of July the anniversary OF Virginia colnmercai hae
pendence.
The merchants of Norfolk meet this evening" 10 P
point delegates. The Norfolk Herald says that several
Southern members of Congress- among them MI mcLal'
Of MARYLAND Chairman of the Committee of Commerce,
p Kennedy Of Baltimore and others, expected 10 be al
Old Point on the Fourth Of July.
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FRIDAY, Jr<E -, 1850.
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The Senate on motion of Mr. Hale went into Executive
session for few minutes. When the doors opened,
The adjustment bill taken M, and Mr. Jefferson DAVIS
concluded his speech Yesterday commenced He conenc
that in California, south Of the line o 50 80 slaves might
be proitably employed
Mr. Soue reinforced his argument support Of his
mcnt and replied 10 Mr.. Webster and Mr.. Douglas
Mr.. Webster and Mr.. Douglas spoke briefly.
The question on Mr. Sonle's amcndnicn, taken and
resulted as follows:
AYES Messrs Achison, Barnwcl Bcrrcn, Duilcr. Gle
mems, Davis ol Miss, Dawson, Dcwns, Fooc Houston,
Hunter, King, Mason Morton, Rusk, Sebastian Soulo,
Turney and Yulee-l7.
NoEs-Messrs Badger Bndwin Bell. Eenon Bright,
Cass Chase Clarke Clay Cooper Corwn, Davis Of Mass
DAYTON Dickinson Douglas, Fec, Greene, Hale lamn,
Jones Miller Norris Peace, Phelps Pratt Seward S.eis
Smith Sturgeon Underwood, upiiain Wales WALKER web
stcr. Whcomb-36.
Mr. John Davis of Massachusetts, addressed the Senate
nj length in opposition 10 Tie b'i.
Mr. Davis without concluding yielded 10 motion 10 ai
lourn.
Mr Clay expressed a hope that tie Senate would agree
unon av take the question the cngrossn.ni o tie
hin He suggested Wednesday next.
Mr. Bell objected. lie wished 10 give his views. lie and
others would not be able II address tie Senate, ii early
day vas fixed.
Mr.. Yulec laid on the table an amendment - the bill.
After an Executive session the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr. Parker introduced bill respecting the national armo
rics at Springfield and Hape Ferry; which vas read twice
and referred 10 the committee military affairs.
The House then proceeded 10 the consideration Of the
iowa contested election The discussion co1i!nu
ed by NIessrs Disney Thompson, of Pa, Toombs, Van
DYKE Mcdonald and Strong.
The ebate being closed the Chair stated TINT III" question
would first be the resolution OF Mr.. Van Dyk give
the seat 10 the contestant, moved substitute or the
solution the majority oi the committee oi elections, ~
give ii 10 the whie membor, NJ Thompson.
The question put aud decided IN yeas - nay III
The chair voted in tie negative 50 the amendment
not agreed TO. The House then adjourned
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Enr Mc Ennnir.


have seen in Tuesdays Enquirer, extract from the
note of Mr.. Wickham which think requires some notice
did accede his proposition, because do not think
that any who may be returned az delegate ought to
submit 10 the decision Of five the question whether he
is elected by majority of the legal votes If delegates
elect pursued this course when threatened with contested
election all elections would became inrcc. IL would
virtually taking the election from the people Ii were
10 consent leave referees and they should decide that
Mr. w was elected he would take his seat for would
rs troublesome and expensive prove the disputed votes
good before the arbitratos as before the committee OF Tie
House of Delegates.
After going to the trouble and expense of obtaining this
evidence greatly prefer that should be decided in the man
ner provided by the constitution as that would be final
doubt exceedingly, whether could find 1--WE competent
gentccn who would he willing give their time and al.
tcntion 10 the investigation Of The legal qualification OF
about 270 disputed voters scattered or three con-
ties and the city of Richmond All my friends that have
seen have advised accedc TO this proposition be-
cause he had everything gain and nothing to losc and
believe my majority Of three will be increased by The
investigations All things being equal il is fair 10 presume that
there many bad poll the other bnt ma
ority the sherls and of the commissioners VINO super
tended the election Wings, appontcd5y Court conpos-
cd entirely ofWhigs as have been informed believe tat
this is the first time the people of Hanover were ever
harasscd by contested cecon and this contest Is carried
on contrary the advice and wishes of very large number
OF the leading Wings Of the county can assure Mr. W.
that do not fear the result of this contest Democrats ne
yer lose anything from contested elections! wonder II
every defeated Wing candidate in Virginia would not make
the same propostonl Respectfully,
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SATURDAY, JUNE %, 1850.
sIAIN

resolution offered can9 for intormqtion in relation
TO the conduct of Col Monroe in New Mexico
Mr. Hale offered an amendment nguiring whether CURING
since the Mexican with Mexico any orders 1or con
crring such civil powers had been issued and 80 "hcn,
10 whom and by what authority.
Mr. Houston opposed earnestly the aniennen and IN 1t
yor Of the original resolution Sach powers were always
conferred in time Of war The Of To" h"nfoe he sad,
was highlanted act, and involved me most dangerous
principles.
At the suggestion OF Mr.. Cly Mr.. H. gave way, for 'hc
special order o( the day -
The senate as in Committee If the Who'll, resumed the
OF the bin reported by the Select Committee oi
Thirteen TO Admit California Stale into the non !"
establish territorial governments for Utah and New Mexico,
and making proposals to Texas for the establishment ol her
Western and Northern boundaries.
Mr. Davis of Mass resumed his speech in opposition 10
''' ' HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The House resumed the consideration of the report of tie
Committee OF Elections, the memorial of Daniel L. Mil
I nraying 10 be aiit.ed seat in the House of Repre-
sanatiycs as member from the first Conressnna District
Thompson the present sitting member from said State and
District.
The question pending was resolution 10 confirm Mr.
Thon,pson's right 10 the ceat
motion lay the resolution the table was ost-ayc5
9} nays l03.
The resolution then negl'ivei-aycs 81 nays lG2.
This equivalent to Il decision that no emil
tied 10 the seat bat under the decision of The Speaker, Mr.
T. would continue occupy the unit. the House !e
s'afirmatively,' that he is not entitled t. IT,
Mr.. McGaughey offer resolutioc, declaring The
seat vacant
There much feeling exhibited Al this.
Mr. Richardson concnded the resolution vas nof ~ o7-s
Appeals and points Of order taken ad maze, aii
scene Of disorder followed.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-02

The conumacy of few recsoiers defeated the election
Of Isaac Toncey ESD, the regular nominee Of the Demo-
cratic members of The Connecticut legsatrrc-and the
election has been indefinitely postponed Mr Touccy was
rhe able Attorney General under Mr. Poks administration
Tha: his principles sound and catholic in spirit may be
inferred from the following toast, sent by him 10 the great
Dickinson Dinner All patriots must regret his Gcf'nl
"1He Union Of The StatesNot formed or upheld by
frcr but by concession aud compromise and Just regard
~ the interests Of the whole country and every part o it,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-02
THE CITY COUNCIL

Have passed ordinance the first section of which pro-
yides that
Within the year commencing the ls DAY .! March,
1852 and in every year thereafter the sum o sIt0Oo shall
h. applied as follows Wit much thcrcoias may he re-
onircd shall be applied BY the Chamberlain IN paving ne IN
rest on tie certificates debt bonds Of the city oi Rich
munJ and the residue thereof shall be applied b him. under
the direction OF the President OF the Council in the payment
or purchase of such certificates bonds Any dividends
herfter received the stock owned by the city in the ano
River and Kanawha Company, and in the iichnond ana
Danvilc Railroad company shall he also applied by thf
Chamberlain under the like direction in the payment or pur
chase of suc, certificates or bonds.
The second and third sccti provide i'r The registry
transfer and renewal Of certificates in conformity 10 the
State law on the same subject
They have declined the request of tho Eoard of Public
Works and J. s. French, ESQ., for leave tolay down Mr.
Fs experimental railroad between the Fredericksburg and
Petersburg dcpols account OF the serious inconvenience
and the danger life and property that it will cause 10 h1
citizens should steam-cngine be run through 50 many
streets RI probable that Mr. F. will now obtain leave
10 try mis- experiment the slope Of ground Hc the enc
of the Petersburg Railroad bridge the other side Of Tit
river
An important ordinance concerning slaves was adopted
which is published in all the daily papers.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-02
For he EnQuir.

1U TIC 1<tIhHo.
We wish to call the attention of the delegates that 10
meet in convention AT the Bowling Green to young gen
ean in every respect qualified represent in part the dis
tct composed Of the counties of Spotsyyania Caroline
King William and Hanover. Our delegate 10 the next Le-
.islare Chastan White, possessing sound and discrn,
mating Judgment and intimate knowledge of political
philosophy is cm:neny fitted for delegate to TIC STATE
rights he has few equals before the people Besides he en-
efs upon the with ha. zeal and activity ta en-
sucs success Being advocates OF rslor we sh
White one OF our standard bearers in the approaching con-
test. MANI iSN"'
Hanover County, June 26.
Among the sufferers by the fire at San tranci,ro ws
W. Crane, who lost all the materials ior the wing paper
which he was about TO establish.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-02

The salaries of the public officers in California are cnor
NOUS and their finances too low To supply the denand-
The Public creditor goes unpaid receives waFant Win
ont interest The Is exhibited III oar
Francisco; where the city council have Hoed 10 Tile new
,voro slavery $4,000 per annnm and each Of the mem
hers a(l vi the city council 36,CDo.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-02

The condition Of The present State debt OF Veinil will
be one Of the importan, subjects that will engage The
attention Of the Reform Convention The same subject was
fully discussed before the Ohio Constitutional Convention,
and they have adopted proposition with respect to fhe
State debt which may work we'll and which wc lay before
those who NAV be honocd with in our own conven-
ton Icnceeorih (should the constitution he adopcd) The
State Of Ohio will raise by taxation enough t" pay It's annual
cypenses the interest its debt and $l0OOO annually on
the Principal 1rh compound interest hereon-tiat Is 10
pay: the State pays oil 100000 of principal the hrst year
and the same amount year. aiding The interest afh"
il must hare paid The first S0OOj0, had not 'ee Paa
of-and go on Thus, while the amount TO be raised VIII
not increase the paid will be rapidly enlarged ana
will soon be s?000O0 then $300C0c nnd so on We be-
cvc this plan expected pay oil the entire debt IN thy
wears and leave the State her extensive and increasing pro-
duciiye Public Works free and clear
There he very general desire to throw proper
guards around future appropriations for internal improve
ments One Of the most popular ard valuable oi ihese
checks az far as see, is to require that when a NJ
propriaton made for that purpose provision sia oe
enacted simultaneously, for the laying oi taxes 10 meet 'c
obligation The subject is vital one ard cannot oe 100
naurcy considered.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-02

iSru>,,,, EUREKA.
u " 10 relate method length been discovered and
'aPER ~, :" ec;on, by which DAGUERREOTYpES OF
w PLATE GLASS are taken and any number Of
cs "odned alter the first is secured The names OF
o. s' ns are when paper, "TALBOTYPEn and those
W. ha, fr .afr called by the inventors "HYALOTfPE."
% IA "one The ouy and are prepared TO furnish
w ;Teylcs Scenery Paintings, DC, from the size Of
s % e Smallest miniature either paper or glass and CO.
coor utiher Those glass admirably adapted to
hoions from their richness Of and soitncss Of
he & c paper ones afford the advantages for framing &c,
see .t surpass The public are invited to
sIeaens paper at No 1885, Main street. above Co
.s~hls ~hls ss'srrian Gallery OF WIN A. PRATT, g. CO.
saguifri' les as usual, at the New York prices
n olern combination skylighi has just been erected
@jn,,,"u ut ~ Oct 10
GIANT Ia SnEPPARD, JR., COMMISSION MER
os Am, hs services TO sell Tobacco, Wheat Flour Com
stos W.,gIee,luly solci.s eonsgnnsnI. Office in front
a0a't JAM &-eom
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20 Tie EdiLnrS Of lie E,nnnircr.

IA nc T.UIUTH q Et T<HTHFFtF
Gentlemen: At our last worthy and very
csiimlbc citizen Col. d. w. X. Eowles. declared himself
candidate for the convention 10 alter the Constitution
Col Eowlcs is republican Of the old school, with lib
c-a principles and il favor nf the reforms in our govern
ment which the people much desire. His opinions viii
he published shortly that the district Judge o! ls
>iablcncss representative. As the changes desired
in Constitution essentially opposed 10 federalism,
would suggest 10 the republicans Of the counties OF ooorh-
land AMI Louisa 10 dominate caniic each from t!.:r
respective counties and publish their in the Enquirer
that concentrate votes upon the party which
doubt will trthcst IN maxim. the reforms 50 mnc!
demanded the improvement Of The We hereby pro-
claim la the district that Democratic candidate is Co
D. W r. Buwrs and will expect in courtesy from on
Democratic brethren in Goochani and louisa their support
- we will supp,rt their nominees In union there Is
strength; without it, the present rotten state Of ailars might
well remain. A NEOPHIlE
Columbia Fluranna County. June 26 1850.
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An important ordinance concerning slaves was adopted
which is published in all the daily papers.

GAS EXPIOSlON.--For some months tho papers have
ccmcd with brilliant accounts of the great discovery by
PAYNE the fnmos 'sho at of Worcester Mass OF The ma
nufacture of splendid and cheap for light and fuel on
of water bya and simple application OF eleco-inas
nctsln. 1t was announced that he made contract io
lighting the Astor House 10 cents night and that mil
lions of dollars had been offered him for his patent by com
pany. The subject excited deep curiosity, and party
distinguished chemists from New York. Princeton and os
on and others interested at Worcester few days since
10 examine the apparatus. Mr. r. left town on their ap
proach but his brother did the honors. They succeeded
saws the Journal Of Commerce. in detecting the trick by
which visitors have heretofore been deceived, and will IL
few days. publish full of the exhibition and bio"
up the whole concern This will he most gratifying
10 the various gas companies whose prosperity was threat
cncd was at time feared that city works (now
so bravcy gon. on would be thrown into the shade by this
"Norhcn light" cheap wafer but our city father:
may for the present. least sleep quietly unhaunicd b.
this Payne.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-02

Mr.. james W. Musicen was cruelty murdered IN Barron
county, KY, few days since by named Jno watson
The assigned is that Mr. NJ forty years since,
witness in tried in Virginia and which resulted
in Watson being the Peni,cntiary for long iern
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-02

By direction Of the President, Mr. Marsh The American
minister Constannople, has iucrcedcd with the Suar
Of Turkey in behalf Of Kossuih and his Hungarian conpa
ro,s aud offers them asylum in the United States
and free passage tn America, in any public ship returning
home.
The Ottoman government declines the offer, in
qucncc Of some previous obligation to Austria and RuSsa
but Mr. Marsh is not without hope TINT kossuth ana hi
friends will be speedily released unless wat not probable
Austria Internationally accepts the Suians o viz: that
kossuth and thirty Others should be sent into Asia Minor
and there detained for year, while the residue 200 il
number should be kept Chouma for tho same period
then released
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-02


Davidson. the officer stabbed BY young Walker at til
Circus a few nights ago, died last evening.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-02

The SOUTHERN IIrERAnv MESSENGER Tor Jnly, will he
issued Monday next, the LIST day Of July ls contents
on hasy glance, sustain the high character which 1t has
mir pd
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-02
TODAY lilly lST.

The New Code goes into operation We trust that every
body is prepared conform himself to the oi
things.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-02

Thomas Reed and Henry Clemens scamen, charged Win
numbering John Eany, mate and John Walker passenger
and attempting to murder Solomon Riggs Captain OF he
sch J. B. Lindsay, the night of the 9th January as
have been examined Norfolk before W. T. Hendren ESQ.,
u S. Commissioner assisted by Tazewe Taylor, ESQ., and
have been remanded stand their trial before the u s. Dis
trict Court in November Hunter Woods Geo. Blow
and H. Cooke Esas appeared their counsel On Tues
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'''" '' '' N'''''''' I'll. I'll 0. CoGBiLL, Clerk

,u,pVHlSS0NERS OFFICE. Williamsburg, May p 1870.
iool he above named John A. Deneufvle Senior de
rehy notified produce their claims before me IN m,
@ he 'a city. or before the 18th day Of August next will
H. ain he Unless they shall 10 50. on or before tina
~" lie arred the benefit OF the decree rendered IN thu
NJ li-.nax WM NJ MOODY NJ G
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-02

Mr. Brooks NJ G., writes to his paper the New York Ex
press:
Texas will extend her authority the disputed territory
and AT once Ii need be- Gen Houston will leave his pact
in the Senate, and command the troops Of his State in tl
en
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-02

its way to New York.
IMPORTANT Observation-Disclosures ASn Ono
RAILRoApBy letter from the Governor oi virginia TO
Mayor Caldwell of Wheeling The board of engineers provd-
cd for in the last of the Legislature examine and de-
eide the questions in dispute between the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad company and Wheeling has been appointed
The board consists Of the following PERSONS Ma" M Lewis
Clark of Missouri; Prof Nlaan of West Point Mr. - NC
Crca of South Carolina. II will be remembered That Tie
law requires the engineers be non-rc,idcns oi Virginia
and Maryland Elizahcthowu, below Wheeling, Is the
place. and the st Of July the time appointed for the board
to meet.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-02

MaJorJo Beard has been unanimously and by acclama
ton, nominated the Democratic candidate for Congress
at the election in November next, by the recent State Con
ventlon in Florida
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-02

Gen. Jose Antonio Paez conspicuous for h' heroic resist
Of tyranny amidst adversely and imprisonment iia
sailed from Venezuela for ST. Thomas in the steamer lse
ador his way the United States The people tnrne
TO bid him God speed in his exeand an official hav
ing attempted to delay his departure persons of bo sexe
eagerly brought in wood facilitate the steamers depar
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-02

n naHE:lANo COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
M 'Is -! IN the foregoing decree Of liiil adnn:ira
10 iniec and Ta,, same will please take
s IT, s appoin. Monday the sih day OF July next, be-
IS W 10 and OF that day, my Office hall mile be-
land Court House. for The taking o the accounts
aer ch 'is and place they will attend with their vouci
w. rr 80 as 10 enable the commissioner TO execute the
f- tn,i'' Z" tm Ii from any the accounts should
% M e on the above day, they will be kept open the
la- n ..'l,, At which lime the report will be made up.
'--'S'"!w IIEZ FORD, Commissioner.
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The Northern men have held caucus and resolved To
press through the bill for the immediate admission of Cali
fornia unconnectcd with other questions
After to-day money be paid on, of the Treasury
without IN appropriation by Congress. viii any tie made
until the whole slavery question be adjusted