Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-02


you much eoquently than can do. Long and loud
applause wish that he here tell you how CRATE
full il must be to English author TO know that his book
binder cannot bind the catalogue of his friends grea APP
ause but that they exist here, everywhere wherever
thought can penetrate, or human heart can feel!
ARRIVAL OF STEAMER NIAGARA.
SEVEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE
A6airs in England-From India and the Cape Of Good
HALIFAX April e. II F. Mr6e Ssl'9o 2oy. m.i steamer
Niagara arrived here this evening" bringing Liverpool dates
10 the 9th and London dates the 18th inst She brings
y passengers seven Of whom are for Halifax The steamer
franklin arrived az Cowes April lS, p. NJ The CITY
OF Glasgow sailed 90 the 6h with heavy freight and 20
passengers. Hon. Mr. Clemson Minister Brussels is
18th.
ENGLAND.-P has adjourned till after the
Easter holidays and will again on the 18th The Queen
will open the great exhibition in State, ard the public will
be excluded during the ceremony.
An insuection had broken out headed by the Duke of
Sadinia in Vincimpa The insurgents were 5000 strong
The King had taken command of the royal troops.
Nothing OF interest occurred IN Parliament previous to
adjournment Upon the motion for going into committee
the assessed taxes Mr.. D'lsraeli moved resolution
which he had previously given notice, that in any relief
granted by adjustment of taxation due regard should
paid G the depressed condition Of the agricultural interest
He commented with severity the pursued by the
government during the session with reference the agcu-
ura interest," by refusing 10 relieve the distress they
knowedged TO exist disappointing the hopes the farmers had
entertained from expressions in royal speech
He nmated before he down. that he would agree
the repea OF the window tax but would oppose to The
most the imposition of any income upon armers-whch
received with loud cheers from the Protectionsts Mr.
Latcucere replied and argued that the relief afforded the
agricultural classes by the repeal Of the window and the
modification OF the house tax, would be greater than that
which would result from the originally proposed
for that object that would be given by the repeal the
income tax, commended by MIR. Herrier.
Lord John Russell complained OF the dissensons produced
in the country by those motions which, when brought for
ward dsclaimed any intention Of changing the free trade
policy Upon DIVISION there were found for the motion
250 against il 263.
Lord Stanley presented petition from the inhabitants
British Guiana praying for entire change in the
ation SYSTEM
Earl Grey agreed with the noble Lord that Guiana should
enjoy free institutions she fit 10 receive them
The Income tax bill will pass its second reading when
Parliament re-assembes on the 2Sth.
INDIA-The overland mail had arrived The political
news is unmportant. Business Bombay steady, but
inactive. Canton freghts were 81 los. A decline
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE-Latc accounts that the
British had obtained decisive victory the Gathers
Kent river but there prospect Of speedy termna
ton of the
| Manifestations & SHrrLEY's CIRcuLAn-LvEr.
POOL April lTthhe business in cotton for the week end
ing today reports heavy cotton market with decline OF
s. per h. American descriptions since the last steamer
and since circular Of the S!h inst. The marker is in
depressed state and prices considered nominal ii is i'm
possible effect sales in quantity d. below
quotations Public opinion is decidedly against the market
in consequence Of the large receipts at American ports
The stock Of in this port is 527 600 bales OF which
$4,000 American against $4,000 bales last year, OF
| which 365 900 American.
Trade in Manchester was dull There was less doing in
goods and yarns and prices had downward tendency.
The market is dull tho receipts from France having
been overwhelming The receipts at this port alone from
that country have amounted TO 40 000 barrels and the guam
y the market far exceeds the demand that prices
nominal Western canal flour 10 20s.; Philadelphia and
madam eos 20s Cd, and lS l9s per bbl White
Indian corn 33s; yellow, 3s 32s mixed 3os Cd Bis per
quarter Wheat I'd for red and 6sa 6 ID per 10 lbs for
white. Indian corn meal, lis Cd per bbl.
LIVERPOOL Corros MARKET, APRIL l9.-The market for
is gloomy, influenced by the advices Of the Arc
buyers obtained further concession of =. Sales of the
week %, 400 bales.
BREADsrurrs.-The markr, is dull. Western Canal
flour los 20s; wheat 5a IS Sd 10 lbs for red and s
is I'd for white; 30s 33s; Indian meal lis 3D.
MONEY Misunderstanding stocks remain unchanged:
English security very steady During the week the variation
| 81 g7H.
moves slowly; bacon is not active; lard firm Taow
changed Cheese in moderate request.
SYMPATHY wWIsTED@LAGGHXBLE W AL G AFFAIR
We alluded yesterday handb signed by the Chairman
Of the Abolition Vigilance Committee with the startling ,i,Ie
|" Beware of Kdnappers" We have since obtained an
panation Of the which led this terrific
On Saturday, gentleman from the South far gone in
SUMPTION took lodgings the Globe Hotel in This city
companied by smart coored servant In the course of the
day. the colored heard 10 make frequent c0mpar
of the condition of the African the North, and
class at the Souhgvng il as his opinion that The
condition OF the latter was far preferable to that OF the for
mer e also expressed decided dsapprobaton OF the eli
mate of the North which he pronounced far inferior to that
Of the South These expressions excited the suspicion of
some of our leading Abooniss 10 wnom they were re-
pcaed that the Southern white gentleman on an ex
porng expedition in search offugves and that the South
ern coored gentleman who panied him. acted in the
capacity Of adjuan identify the fugitives and procure
their The Abolonss forthwith determined 10 head
the "kidnappers" or TO die in the attempt They conse
quenty issued the handbl copy Of which published
Yesterday and held long and serious deliberations to tho
eectua mode of defeating the enemy in their midst
On Sunday depuaton Of the Abotionists proceeded To
the Globe and inquired for the coored gentleman: They
informed that he had gone church. Christian
gentleman should do They then proceeded TO the Presby
rian Church, and calling tho colored gentleman out INFORM
him Of the object Of their mission, and advised him 10 de-
part forthwith for Canada and enjoy there the freedom which
denied him here Tho coored gentleman after admins
erng the Aboionsts rebuke for disturbing him
in his devoons politely informed them that 10 had no de-
sign take his residence in Canada even In the North
that he perfectly conened with his condition. and inf
ney preferred residence the South to that in any other
section of the country with which he acquainted.
The Aboonist perceying that they had walked up the
"wrong passenger attempted no further disturbance OF the
coored gentleman devoons and withdrew from the church
with heightened vsoges.
The whole affair as above recouned the town talk
yesterday and created little amusement in every CIRCLE
The laugh decidedly against the Aboi.onists that
The poor fellows begged for quarter We are not sure that
thew ought not ~ receive it. When "dignfed body of
snecin.n of .down.,rodden humanity" whom they sought
10 encG from his invalid moster haroy ia Tor their
! fellow citizens 10 be pokng fun at them
| UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
The ls, catalogue of this foushing Institution shows
tha, the whole number of marcuates from its foundation
to the present time 5377 The number for this session is
37+ Of which I'll from this State exhibiting large in
previous years. The library numbers 5000
Volumes 557 volumes lately received by the legacy OF
Mr. Madison, $3.50 by that of the late Christian Bohn of
Richmond and 234 donation from unknown lady OF
Princeton, NJ.
THE KNOWLEDGE OF GARD PLAYING APPLIED
/ TO NAUTICAL PURPOSES.
Captain R., long and fsvorably known as master
and in the Havre trade tells the following anecdote:
lat the port OF New York. IN consequence OF the scarcity
of sailors he had to take green hands andsmen Find
ing i, impossible learn them the ropes of his ship
and fearing Storm he adopted the following plan for their
instruction Calling his the quarter deck he asked
them if they could play cards. and receiving affirmative
answer from them he Immediately took pack of cards and
placed them on the principal opes-the one the king
on another &c. When the blow he gave orders 10
haul au on the jack of diamonds haul the of
spades let go the of clubs of the deuce OF hearts,
&C. &C. and Ia three days he be had good work
ing crew as any captain need wish for.
MEXICO-The rejection BY The Senate of Garays con-
tbo roffoi