Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-01-14


h of New York bu, Marshal Tamadge himself, accom-
r;eJ by his officers conducted the fugitive - pri capital
We take great pleasure in stating that. on this and other
minis connected with this case the Union Safety Commit
tee have periodically done their whole duty win the no.
bic object in view Of defending the Constitution, executing
The law and saving the Cnion they betrayed all Inc expenses
incurred in the prosecution of this case
No one can doubt that George Wood, Esq and Mr. West
ern the attorneys of the complainant have done their whole
duty From very brief sketches o. Mr. Woods speech, we
extrac! few points:
Mr. George Wood on behalf of the claimant followed MIR
White He read letter which he had received from Geo-
ola from Union man. complaining of the course taken al
the North in regard the subject Of sayery-stang that
there are O0U00 voters Georgia 900 Of whom
rolled In behalf of the Union but il they denied their
rights under the Constitution they must ake other action
Mr. Wood referred the fact that at the time Of the toma
ton of the Constitution all tho States held slaves and mad
done so while colonies OF Great Bainnot by any law
but by CUSTOM which became American common law, and
90 regarded by all the Union Several of the States have
since abolished slavery but they were willing TO carry OUT
the Constitution regarded The other Sntes.
Ii Is only about Is years since the Wbeorces and others
In England succeeded in abosng slavery in tho British
colonies that many persons in This country found out that It
VIVA n great sin TO have slaves and the effort by the
principle IF higher law is break down the
iirey The feeling strongest among the people of New
England At home and wherever else they may be located
They celebrate Justly the merits of their pilgrim fathers and
the descendants of those pilgrims and yet those pilgrim Ia
theirs held slaves Mr. W. paid compliment generally 10
ton might look the Scriptures and learn that slavery has
existed in all The system perhaps is evil but go is
an absolute monarchy, and yet not going to fight
wndmills 10 get the wo-ld rid OF ihein Mt W. made some
severe remarks az TO oyefle:i &c.
His interest in the subject from the fact that there
was systematic euI in the community 10 resist the law
and ovcrurn constitution Hc predicted TINT Union
would last three years if such efforts were allowed
long letter from the South read 10 show the Imminent
danger OF dsunion One of the builders of the Union was
Mr. jays grandfather and he hoped the counsel who opened
MID updn ,kp Ia he
Mr. Wood then went into an elaborate narrative OF the
rise oil aboionsn through which slavery had come TO be
represented and dcded The object he said to nci'e
scrvic nsrrecton, and TO get the threats OF Southern
women and children cut in twain ,
Break down the Fugitive law, and The free States would
h,comc receptaclcs poor negroes They had paupersm
enough from Europe and did need more from the South
A5oonists an-sayery men, ee-soilers win 'heir ag'
nan philanthropy might agtae the subject but unless they
were owned down. the Union: so much priced BY Washing
ton, was gone.
We commend TO ALL the lucid and admirable opinion Of
Judge Juison lie is the L. s. District Judge from Con.
nectcut-ac,ng in the place OF the L. ) Judgein ~ YORK
Henry Long is said 10 have been in fine spirits all the way
10 Misunderstanding the fiddle most merrily good
Joke is told In regard the ,p Henry asked Mr. Brown
one Of the New YoIk Marshas officers If hs liked the tune
of "r will never do give It up SO, Mr. Brown !" Mr.
Brown instantly etoed BY asking him how he elshed III,
song Of "Carry me back 10 Old Virginia"
n
in New York-but neither there in Philadelphia, where
trouble was anticipated did any serious interruption occur
On both occasions ample police force provided At
Washington We hear Dr. Parker desired relieve the Mar
shall from further trouble in the matter but Mr. Talnadge
under high Of duty thought proper 10 attend the u-
gi,ive negro his place Of destination in this city
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Our old friend Srakosch has just effected complete
triumph il a new opera, "Govsnna d Napo" at the Asor
Place Opera House New York. Monday night. is de-
scrbed as grand grand in the design and story of
the guilty Queen of Naples-grand in the music and grand
in effect, Parod the divine assumed the principal charac
ter and Lorn Beneventano and Nove assisted in making
the cast worthy of any opera. We nre glad to welcome
Sakosch the difficult and proud distinction of ranking
among the composers of great operas
We have given for insertion very interesting sketch,
In Paris letter the Union of OPERA "The Prodga
Son." by tina. sweetest and delightful composer, Aubcr
II Is gogeou, spectacle and filled with exquisite music
SUlCIDE.-Wm. Sharpe formerly OF Petersburg, book
keeper in Mr. VIM Balrc,ts Tobacco Factory, committed
deliberate suicide Yesterday morning by shooting himself
with pistol coon after reaching the office Shockoe
Warehouse When found, he lay the floor apparently in
the position when he applied lat daybreak, It Is
supposed) the fatal weapon his head. The bull had
tered the right temple making hole largo enough to insert
the end of ones little finger. pool Of blood surrounded
his head, ana p!Bto lay pouy WIS Neg
respectable man. and apparently aboa so years OF aee
Rumor assigns domestic unhappiness tho cause OF the
deed lie married man.
JENNY LIND COMING BACK TO RICHMOND.
Our readers will be hcui.iy glad learn that there is
probability of tho Nightingacs coming buck to Richmond
before she leaves America We find in The last number
the message Bird weekly musical journal published In
New York City, letter from Of the Barmm corps
giving an Official OF the Concert here and conciu
ding thus:
"Bcncdcts piano forte playing ia much admired here, and
lie has all at taken high stand with the Richmond
public as conductor and performer, though composer
The single Concert has given them Of Judging him
AS Is however probable that Jenny Lind in all posi-
b,y return Richmond its inhabitants may then have
opportunity of arriving decision this point Also
| For the Enquirer.
JAMES RIVER CANAL
We cannot refrain from calling the attention OF the James
River and Kanawha Company the proprcty of making
bold reduction of tolls their canal and thereby give
couragemen 10 The farmers, miners &c. in the
tire Of the State dcveopc the rich and hidden
which, all admit exist In great abundance. Why shonld
hay potatoes lime, pig metal &C. be brought 10 lower Viz
ania from the Northern States when than enough
be made 10 the very heart Of State! The
that the charges transportation deter the pco-
pie from production Of those articles! Farmers mners,
iron makers &c. in the Yankee nation produce similar
articles hundreds oil miles in the Interior and transport them