Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-07-01
CITY AFFAER ..
CONVENTION AT OLD POINT

At an adjourned meeting of the Merchants and others
of Richmond interested in the subject of direct COM
muncaion by steam between James River and Europe,
held at the American Hotel on Saturday evening, June
29th:
w. F. Butler being unwell, was excused from acting
as Secretary, and B. w Richardson was appointed in
his place.
Mr. Robert G. Scott offered the following preamble
and resolution, which were unanimously adopted:
The citizens Of the city of Richmond here assem-
bled to consider the proposition for holding Conven
ton at Old Point Comfort on Thursday next, the 4th
proximo for determining the expedency Of establishing
line of packets by steam otherwise, from James Ri
yer to Or more ports in Europe 40 Resolve, That
cordially approving OF the proposed Convention they
appoint the following named persons to represent them
W. F. Richie, D G. Randolph, DR.. Haskins, H. P
Jos Mayo, W. F. Butler, Col. G. S. Morgan, Jno. G.
Hobson, B B. Minor, ] R. Anderson, = Davenport
Ro. Edmond Hay Taaferro, Geo. w Smith, Jas, K;
B. Bragg, Dr. Ro. Archer, Geo. Taylor, inc. Enders,
Jas G fay VIM Mitchell, R. o. Haskins, VIM. Gray
Hugh Riley. Jas. Dunlop, Jno. N. Bacon. v M Smith,
farland Ro. B. Haxa w. S. Triplett, S. Archer
w P Tunsta A D. TONNES, H. L. Brooke Jno. Y.
Mason, Jno o. Steger, Ro. H. Galaher, A. Moseley,
w. C. Darlington, Jas. B. Dupuy, o. P. Baldwin,
Dr. A. r. B. Merit, Jas. E. Heath, Jno F. Whitfield,
M. S. Valentine, w. W. Gwathmey, Chas. Stebbins,
H. B. Dickinson, Geo. K. Peake, w. S. Donnan, H.
w Fry.
On motion of Mr.. B. B. Minor,
Resolped, That the Delegates from the city, who
may be in attendance upon the Convention at cold
Point" have the power TO fill any vacancy in their
number from any citizens of Richmond who may be at
Old Point on Thursday next.
On motion, Resolped, That notice OF the appoint
ment of Delegates from Richmond be sent by telegraph
to the newspapers in Petersburg, Norfolk and Ports
mouth and that the papers of the city be requested
publish the proceedings OF the meeting.
II. l.. KENT, Chairman.
B. W. RICHARDSON, Secretary.
MAYORS COURT.
On Saturday. Jas. Stirling, VIM. Shanks and Frances
Vaughan were brought before the Mayor because they
would not observe the temperance pledge. Stirling
and Shanks discharged, but Mrs Vaughan, in the
absence OF $50 security went to the Valley Inn, where
it is to be hoped she may enjoy the benefits of the cold
water regimen for season.
wv. Eddings and VIM Jenkins, charged with 6ght-
ing in Gary street Friday, in front Of Mr. Tottys store
were each recognised to keep the peace
AN ORDINANCE,
To preUent Minors from running aUith Fire Engines
and Reels, and for other purposes Passed June
l.. Be it ordained by the Council of the City of
Richmond, That any minor not now member OF some
fire company who shall attach himself to the ropes OF
any engine other apparatus for the extnguishment
Of fires who shall run with, or in any manner con-
meet himself with the same, without the express permits
sion OF the acting foreman thereof shall forfeit and pay
fine than twenty, nor less than five dollars
be recovered from the parent master guardian OF
such minor.
q Any persons who shall loier about an engine
house, and thereby annoyance to the citizens in
the neighborhood shall severaly pay fine OF not
than five dollars, nor less than one dollar And any
person who shall wully raise, cause false alarm OF
fire. shall be liable fine of not than five dol
lars nor less than one dollar and if the offender in ell
Their casebe an infant the fine shall be recovered OF his
parent, master guardian.
g. If any reel or fire engine be at any time carried
along the side walk of any paved street. the person
be fined not exceeding ten dollars for each time such
reel or fire engine is carried.
A. This ordinance shall be in force and after the
-'ls' 10y WHITMAN P SHEPPARD C. C. R.