Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-07-09
RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
TUEsDAY MORNING. july 8, 1850
Edi,or,al correspondence.

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TTEsD4Y MORNING. JULY o. 1880.
Editorial correspondence.
OLD poiNT HOTEL, Cru JrLy, lsou
The President called the Convention 10 "fd'' al -
A NJ. In the chapel he Fort
NJ vops from the Committee OF 10 oprepare business
reported the following resolutions
Resolved as the opinion OF this convention mat II Oh
great Importance 10 virginia ana a 'nr d ohsr Northern
pos for shipment to foreign markets. ana WHOSE E
embark at those ports that direct commuhieatoh W
line of steamers shoud be esaoseu Win The other
markets of The world until direct communication Gun DC
established with the continent OF Europe
Resolved That the Southern States are eh'leo ~ POI
c,nae equally with the North and every ofher secon
the country in the benefits of the Government OF e y
States 10 which they have contributed ana 90
in every valuable quality and MATERIAL as largely as any
o,bsr section of the nations and the duty therefore the
Government 10 afford them equal postal iacles WIN ose
which are afforded TO the North or any o'er seco Anu
ma II would be very great facility 10 the people OF me
Southern States generally and especiaiy the Sonhen AT
antc States as well economical 10 De aole TO transmit
and receive their letters and from Southern port IN
stead of sending them and receiving them om boston
and New York is the duty Of tho Government to afford
as much aid the establishment of line OF ocean steam
ers from the South as mas anofoeo 10 s''a e' "''
Resolved, That committee of five be appointed to lay
our claims this BEHALF by memorial before Congress- ano
to ask will make such appropriations as may oe neces-
sary corresponding with those which have been made tor
other lines Of ocean steamers which carry the mail
4 Resolved That committee Of Ave DE appointed TO peil-
ton the Legislature Of Virginia take This subject into con-
sheraton besow such aid deem wise and best
calculated foster and sustain enterprise In the opin-
ion Of this Convention the Legislature in no manner re-
puate its taxes and appropriate money, more egnatey
or properly aid people, increase they resources
and render works of internal improvement prohtabc
than in erecting and sustaining an undertaking Ike is
which will increase largely and thus enhance
the value of agricultural productions save TO our people
very large annually paid TO others In the var-
in hpf nfr mn
missions 10 factors and agents. ghts insurance and the
cost Of travel 10 the points when purchases made
and 1t may Also and we confidently believe will be made
greatly TO extend the manufactures OF Virginia.
S. Resolved That in the opinion of this Convention the
hostages received line Of steamers shn
for time fall short of the amount which ought TO be paid
under the contract the United States will be fully ndemni-
fed by the facility which will be thus afforded OF adding 10
he force Of the Navy on any sudden and public emer
gency.
Resolved That the Committee appointed petition the
Legislature Virginia. be- and they requested pre-
pare and publish the petition by the first OF November next
The convention then addressed at some length and
with considerable power by Messrs. Thomas L. Preston
orehead and Ewing membes of Congress from Kentucky
and Tennessee,) and R. K. Meade
Judge Mason and Mr. Lyons stated some interesting
facts 10 behalf of enterprise. The resolutions then
unanimously adopted They present. ii will be seen safe
and Efficient and believe practicable of securing
the object In view The arguments in their behalf
resis,ioe and hope TO merchants and fellow
citizens aroused active efforts in the work The finest
spirit of harmony and enthusiasm pervaded the meeting and
feel satisfied that this convention will not be unavaing
but will render great service tho commercial independence
and prosperity Of the South.
On motion of Judge Mason, the convention returned
thanks Messrs Morehead Ewing Meade and Preston for
their eloquent addresses
On motion of Mr.. C. s. Morgan 1t was
Resolved That the members Of the Convention authorized
by law meet in October amend the Constitution
Virginia be respectfully requested collect all the informa
ton practicable by in relation to the production.
and of this State, for the CT the committee
appointed TO memoriaiZe the Legislature.
On motion of Mr. Lyons thanks voted Mr. French
for facilities yesterday rendered 10 the Convention,
Or motion of Mr.. L. H. Trigg i, was
Resolved That when the Convention adjourn TO day IL
will adjourn such time and place the commit
charged with the duty nj aemoaIziug the Legislature
shall by public notice designate: anil that the said COM
nittee be instructed TO invite the attendance such
ing Of all those who may feel in the accomplish
ment OF the enterprise
On motion of Mr.. Lyons it was
Resolved, That the President of this Convention added
80 each Of the committees appointed under the Sd and 4t
resolutions.
The chairman appointed the following gentlemen the com
mittee under the Sd resolution Congress.
John Y. Mason, A. Mlhado, William Collins, r. G. Scott
James Lyons.
And the following as the committee under the ath resolu
tion petition the Legislature viz James Lyons James
Gordon, VIM F. Richie Isaac Davenport, Arthur r. Smith
On motion of Mr. Lyons thanks voted to the Pres
dent and officers Of the Convention for the faithful discharge
Of their duties.
On motion of Mr.. C. White, it
Resolved That The proceedings be published in all the pa
pers Of the State
The President made few happy remarks in conclusion ir
which he expressed the deep interest he felt In the NATTER
merchant and the hope that the work. so well begun
would be glorously carried The Convention then adj
journed.
Yesterday had very large crowd here-and to-day
have still about three hundred-a very gay and agreeable
company. This place is much improved the bath very
delicious and refreshing the breeze nvgoatng the music
and ueps good and the dancing very animated There
many pretty girls here and in the ballroom last night there
was rather awkward but amusing incident In tine mds
of quadle whilst the dancers oheyng the command
forward wo, tho gas light suddenly and the
darkness pierced the cgned cries OF terror from the
dear creatures laughter jokes &c. The dro did
last long, for light restored but the ball did 60
The trip down yesterday the Curtis Peck" Ghe break
fast and dinner capaD WINS very pleasant noble breeze
temperng the very hot weather from which you must have
suffered yesterday, in celebrating the 4h. w. +. r.
P. S.-S,eamer Augusta, James River, Saturday.-W'
have very pleasant and merry party on board II would
have done your heart good the havoc made BY the
sengers from Old Point upon The splendid breakfast Of soft
crabs FISH and oysters board this morning Though
of losing hearts al Old Point am sorry
say romantic enough lose appetite
there.
DEATH OF WIN. H. BROCKENBROUGH OF FLO
RIDA.
The Tallahassee Flor!dian shrouded in
Ing token deep respect for the memory Of VIM. H
Brockenbrough whose melancholy death occurred his
sldence Tallahassee, Friday morning, June 2Sh. We
knew him intimately for long time and roomed with him
for years the University of vrgniaand while mourn
ing The loss OF friend sincerely regret that his country
is deprived of his ne talents and noble character In ply
steal appearance and in strong will commanding genius ard
Roman patriotism he unlike his distinguished ela
tive the late Spencer Roane. The Flodian well saws By
his demise Florida has LOST nnrhnns the mns brilliant