Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-29
MISCELLAN EOUS.
~ VATTEMARE.

MISCELLANEOUS.
NJ vATTEMARE.
Tho following letter from this enthusiastic champion
rho noble nroect of international literary nerchanges WI
be read with interest by all who had the pleasure OF ENJOY
inc his society," while In Virginia lie grieves over the oS
nc rho documents Us over departed child We trust thai
the missing works will be replaced and that Virginia VII
still have proud memorial in the city Of Paris
ALBANY MARCH % 1880.
SrJ have the honor of adde ssing you herewith an
extract of letter st received from the bgen 81 Gis
Central Agency international EXCHANGE in fais 'o
ING me the loss OF most valuable coiecton9 VI oooH
mans &c The liberal contribution Vi several States, cite
and enlightened citizens OF the nlted states intended e
for International exchanges with European u
destined as free gifts American Library oil the cy %
Paris Your inserting this extract ana is republication in
the other papers the Union will be additional evidence
of the enlightened and powerful patronage inc puoc pres
has never ceased TO besow upon humble abo and vii
be another obligation added the many already imposed
-p'' INV y PARIs, FEBRUARY 20th 1850.
NV Dear Frend-You no doubt aware OF the loss OF
the Oneida which wrecked the coast OF Guernsey All
the saved but part OF her cargo
lost Three OF your cases are missing OF Inc remain
ing eight greatly damaged and SIN not quite SO bad
w. The coasgnees of said ship would not deliver tese ca
ses unless ! would pay them the expenses OF savage,
amounting about hundred francs thought ta'
could hesitate Tor moment 10 submit 10 Their conditions
which after all are The common conditions In nv opn-
ion il was not becoming The character al the agency TO al
low books chars maps documents &C. inirusted 10 us
care BE- sold pG5ic auction HAD been htrchal
without any hesA ION have se my iisa OF eia'h- "o
ects delivered imperfect states but as agent oi
States ami Governments ts d4ht 9cs H." belong " iit
than II does 10 cdnSi. or iHstf c"ue h''' 'i'e
suffered the OF these eight cases ~ splendid pre-
OF Virginia for example 10 be sold on III" g and 10
be found in some obscure second hand goods Tor
mere rie II appears that above al! There was j
sense Of delicacy, question OF honor and duty
The cases have not reached me yet nn therefore ish'
OF what has been saved III what state the cases are
All can say for the present Is tina, the information upon
which made up mind pay all the salvage WAS given
10 me by the Commits saire General de Ia Marine au Havfe
shall have special and detailed report 10 MAKE 10 YOU
10 relation the OF the articles contained IN these
cases, unless you order differently. {. MOREAU.
Among the articles contained in these eleven cases, a.
well as / can remember my papers being in New York
IL collections, nearly complete OF the legislative doe
Of Virginia Four complete collections OF all The
reports Of the courts and very great number OF most IN
portant publications relative Il the O3 D1mfniot The
gifts legislature o: Vren.a estimated NJ siin
not less than 5000 Fo.cgatos and Statesmen, no con
sriouton could be made precious The splendid collection
of books works ~ Nirgtn!ans ard other American
publications. about $50 volumes peceaod by 'hc Students
and Professors .! the University Of Virginia 10 me Amen
library Pt7s the test evidence they could give OF
their feelings TOYS ds the system The presents MADE oil
valuable Works Agriculture History Literature given
nv Jonn Griffith, and Other hoera citizens oi Richmond
Petersburg &c. 10 the city OF Paris.
\ large collection OF Legislative Documents rom the
Sale Of South Carolina.
The valulte collection Of Legislative Documents Laws
Reports &c, voted las, year ny the Legislature of Connect
cui the precious and interesting collection o. books exci
s!yey printed al Hartford less then 900 Volumes present.
ed BY The Citizens Of that city the American library %.
Paris two copies OF Siman Journals; Webstes Dctiona-
ry seven copies; the WORKS President Woolscy; the pub
cations of the Oriental Society presented by Prof Sasb
~, and number OF other precious works presented by the
above members OF Yale College New Haven; nine cnlec-
lions OF the c.a,i, documents OF Indiana for the Years
!Si7 70 and 4g; the reports II n H. by Chiei usc PAX
y. Ii and presented the city OF Paris the SPLEEN
did collections q. specimens all tr manufacturing esta.
iishmeas u Lowell! HAS rad Manchester ~ H., deSgncd
tor the Minister iouH. ii Franc" Besides these, Il
vlud5le collection oi BOOKS given by citizens OF Port
land Ne. Concord Nastua Manchester, y. H.. Lowell,
nd y "a tt.-
o.ay city Of Paris; collection u the Reports Jour
mails Law, &c OF tie Legislature II New York for ISL
and As the handsome presents ~ Mr. j. AMY. and other
citizens Of Albany exclusively printed in tina, Capt.
tai and likewise destined the cirv o Paris But must
top There Mr heaft aches too nuch at the description oil
euch losses.
vi these insured; for what mo-
ney could the loss Of tokens OF a,erna love from
City City, ron State 10 Sate Yet all hopes are not
lost for these proceeded from the nexhaustablc ibey 81
Americans and the good generous and patriotic feelings Of
the above mentioned donors Will stimulate nem 10 till up the
ncoves OF our glorious American Library % Paris which
ALREADY prepared before this unfortunate sut hope not
entirely irseparahe, loss.
making this communication, but sir lite short and the
duties of my mission immense that have not one
cond lose, besides must 60 10 my home have len ioi
the last three and This will be tie last shall
have the harrGsss spend in blessed beautiful and
most hos?tase coCGtrva country love 81 dearly that Tor
Aer happiness welfare and g2.y would Joyiu!y give my
life Facts from Maine Teas there justify IL, little
which .rnc, aud the onl; one proud OIL
that Of the true sincere friend America
sir, your very honora5ie ana nunl.c s-t.ant,
ALEXANDER IATTEMARE.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN NANSEMOND
At meeting OF the Democratic patty OF Nansemond coCn-
" held the Columbian iIotcln the town Of Suffolk on the
2l.t dav Of March 1850 on motion Of DR. Robert H. WeJb
Col Hugh H. Kelly called the Chair and Robert X.
Prentis appointed Secretary.
On motion Of Ro5', r Pen,s, the following resolution
was adopted:
Resolved, That committee OF three be appointed by the
Chair recommend some suitable Democrat as candidate
represent the county in the next General Assembly OF Vr
ina and also Senator for this Senatorial District and
said committee report such other business for the cosdera
ton of this meeting as they think proper
Whereupon, the Chair appointed Il. Il. Preuts, DIR.
Robi H. Webb and Capt. Nathaniel E. pruden, as said
committee who retired and after short time returned and
reported the following resolutions which were unanimously
adopted:
Resolved that Jane, Barnes be candidate represent
the county in the General Assembly Of Virginia
ID. Resolved That we cheenuily respond 10 the nomna
lion of Dr.. Arthur Il. Smith by tn Democrats OF Ports
mouth, candidate FOR this Senatorial District.
3D. Resolved. That DR.. Smith Is well known 10 the
voters Of the district We deem Convention unnecessary
bur if on. De called we are willing 90 into it, and will
willingly support Democrat who may iaiEy obtain the
nomination.
9TH Resolved That if Convention be held 10 nominate
Senator delegates be appointed b. this meeting TO at
tend the same, and represent the Democratic party Of this
county.
,ion be held in June and the resolutions passed by
the General Assembly OF Virginia aud recommend that
meeting of the citizens OF this county be held at April
Court next considering the subject and appointing dele
gates District Convention nominate delegates the
said Nashville Convention.
9th. Resolved Tia, we recommend Portsmouth suita
ole place for hc,ing sad District Convention and that the
same be held on the Sth day OF May next.
tn Resolved That hereby pledge ourselves TO use
best exertions bring the OF the county
The election and will all honorable to secure the
election of the nominee o: this meeting
The meeting, in accordance with the 18th resolution ap
pointed the following delegations e r Pren,is J. H. Kelly
John Anes Robert Lawrence, w Parker Jr., N +. Pru
den, P B. pren's. j. Il Copeland, james Barnes and Jos
J. Lawrence.
On notion F. C. Hadck, Ro. K. prens and Willis Par
ke- Jr appointed committee wait on Mr. Barnes
and inform hm Of lis nomination.
e'..isslan added 10 the delegation I'M
der the itn resolution
On notion the meeting then adjourned.
HUGH II. KELLY, Gilman.
70. R. PRINTS, Secretary.