Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-11-07


v,em Of monopoly but leave tho Whole suoes' - ~.
alulury operation OF supply and denn'''' ''S ,n ~
wcver do we view the movement for ias trade WIN ''
n,ioent of Europe set foot by the u aeon Coh'e
nder the mos, favorable auspices Thc resolutions o. ~"
, strikes ia contains the germ Of the future greatness
4 the Sou,h-aken in connection with liked purpose
;, ,ronze and sustain our Southern homo manuaclue
Il is not to be expected, as says coHesP
,f The Savannah Georgian, that The southern GUILTY.
ran step at once from position OF absolute uepehoe "
aubiec,ion 10 one of complete self reliance. II mus
work of ,ime The first small beginning oil tS hooc
like all other great policies increase gradually grow"
, with IL. growth and enshening with lts streng uh
ri we shall see our sparscy populated lands Inc seat Oh
erce and manua cures and deserted seaport ccs
r the South the great habors Of the worlds shpPhg ha
nrorirms of the worlds trade Let the trenos OF uiFec'
trade be watchfu against their opponents VINO are puss "
ooeed in tearing down the structure, which Is ho using
ids, LET their sentiments be repudiaed as the ebu-
ons Of the wrath of disappointed who are jealous Oh
5, new power which may diminish their own spons.
The following resolutions offered by Mr. Baylor " D.
Consul at Amsterdam, were Unanimously 'uoPeu'
,st Resolved That this Convention appreciate INC I'M
ort,nc. of direct intercourse with the continent OF EUROPE
nr the "drcct export Of the varied prouucls OF tie
and the "dec Import to cur sounern oni' - rho Sop,
duce and manufactures of Europe. consumed IN 'G SUM
ID Resolved That this Convention recognize anu 'ee io
;nornnce Of direct trade in all its branches as necessary
pceohtS''
h;ch This Convention In its wisdom may now or hereafter
adont-us commerce be its basis and direct trade
The proper medium through which 1t should pass-io! e
remedy of our evils is not complete SO ong Us our Po
coma through and are controlled by the North ana Eng
Sd. Resolved, That this Convention recommend to Inc
,nars of the South action on THIS SUBJECT ds
one Of the means OF bringing about and sustaining coopelu
lion in relation to the future action of this body
1b Resolved That we recognize the importance OF cS-
endng our markets and creating competition; and recon-
ond "a tho naners the proposition OF the merchants IN
Amsterdam in Holland for opening direct trade WIN Inc
mouth of the Rhine and the continent oil Europe eenea
and Thai udrect trade" houses formed or being formed
for this laudablc purpose in Southern ports should De
sustained and solicit for hem their support and approval
sb Resolved That this Convention approve OF the pro-
noston that immediate action should follow the deloe
atoms of this Convention, by shipping portion OF their
crops-say one-tenth onetwench or any amount more
or less as is most convenenfor the purpose OF forming
commercial basis 10 be extended modified hereafter ns
NAV be best to establish the Commercial independence OF
the South.
stunt EMPLOYMENT Of the now within our power Of
every kind for the promotion of Southern inerests-the
Planting Manufac curing and Commercial.
MIR. Andrews, of Ca, offered resolution, winch De!hs
amended to read follows, was then rejected:
Resolved That Committee OF five be appointed by the
Chair TO arrange the Of direct trade Of planters mer-
chants and Others with foreign countries and Inc Commit
lee report at their earliest convenience.
The resolutions below reported from minority OF the
committee were adopted with but few dissenting voices:
Be it therefore Resolved That this Convention respectful
" recommend the Cotton planters OF every county IN Inc
Cation rowing States organization of county associa
TONS TO auxaes TO central association 10 be COM
posed of delegates from the county associations. ,
Resolved That the great object OF such associations should
be the collection and dissemination Of information on The
subject of production and consumption, ana generally 10 ala
and facilitate perfect organization on the part oil planters
Resolved That in accordance with the views sci TORN IN
the foregoing report committee be appointed by the cha
to procure the passage Of such acts OF incorporation as ey
may deem necessary from the five States named IN Inc re-
port wiz: South Carolina Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana
and Florida which said committee shall act as centra
committee OF this body and may call Convention oil Plan
tiers when in their Judgment It may oe necessary s M ,;o
of this Convention in arranging for procuring charters Is
not intended expected TO commit any Cotton planter 70
| this or any other mode OF operation.
| Resolved That deem il expeden to hold q Cotton
Planters Convention composed OF delegates elected from the
| county associations.
we the members OF this Convention pledge our efforts TO In
cite the planters 10 act
Resolved That some gentlemen competent for the task
and willing to undertake the labor be elected 10 visit and
the country generally thereby perectng an
organization that will command the respect OF the world
On motion of Mr.. BankstOn, Of Georgia
Resolved That in the opinion Of this Convention II Is
greatly for interests TO Introduce Save LABOR INTO our
manufactures. -.
Resolved That it the unanimous opinion OF this Con-
venon, that the extension and OF
manufactures indispensable to the prosperity OF our
country md that we recommend all Southern men 10
extend to their manufactures their influence anu
After the thanks of the Convention had been Ienoeleo
he had discharged his duties, and to lie trustees VI TIE
Methodist Church for the Of the building the ConVen
ton adjourned sine die.
IMPORTANT RAILROAD INVENT1oN.-The Edi-
tors the New York Express have been shown an inEe
mons Misunderstanding and Locking Rail Road Switch IN
rented by Messs Post and Parry of Ga Cortland street,
N y and designed prevent from running off the
track the II is very simple, and eminent en-
eneers who have given it trial. say that its object is
flly ACCOMPLISHED matter how the switch may be turn
c or what speed the engine may be running Il is egu-
aed worked by the engineer who, by means OF movea-
bkwhee acting inclined plane can, turn the switch
while the engine is in notion way he may choose Should
thu switch be out of place, sometimes happens before
reaching IT, the weight Of the engine will adjust it that it
/. impossible for the off the track.
Such invention be conceded will be Of the utmost
importance if generally adopted in preventing the numerous
accidents and loss of life occasoned by switches being
OF pace and will also do away with the necessity and con-
sequen, expense OF employing switch tenders The weight
of an engine or car is asserted will invariably place the
Hsyich" right when of place. and consequently
ing of where is used 1t has been in daily
on tie Petersburg and Roanoke Rail Road for the last three
months and found to work admirably. The inventors are
engaged 10 putting 1t down on the whole line of the
Wilmington and Richmond Road has also been tested
and approved by the President and Directors of the Lancas
ter and Harrisburg Railroad Company The officers OF the
Manassas Gap Road the Alexandria and Orange Road and
the Lchigh and Susquehannah Road.
Yesterday afternoon VIM. D. Winston, ESQ., of Hanover,
nominated the Wing candidate for the Senate by The
Convention Of Delegates from Honover and Henrlco which
assembled at the City Hotel. Mr. W. formerly represented
Hanoyerin the House OF Delegates.
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We arc requested Robert G. Rivcs OF Prince
George the Democratic candidate to represent Suy and
Prince George in the next Legislature.
THE JUVENILE CONCERT
Which takes place the African Church, this evening
will be most interesting exhibition. Some three hundred
children will unite in singing highly popular and choice
songs and the improvement which has been made by them
in this pleasing branch Of education nder the direction OF
the Messrs Kemmccrs) the belief that they will
acqut themselves highly credtabe manner The eHhi-