davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-02


INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATIONS
Tho PRESIDENT ] have received from the CLERK
Of the ,pusv Of Delegates and Keeper o til" Rolls, the
following statement in reply to r. l"::o % ConTcn
lion ;vins the amount OF int"r;a! Improvements. anG
e oe..s o internal improvement, Passed At the la>
session OF the legislature:
CLERKS OFFICE. -ijri s. 1851.
Sin: In compliance with the request of the Convcn
ton ha " tie honor to enclose statement. showing
the an,n.in OF appropriations made By the last General
Assembly on the part OF the STATE to works Of internal
Improvement in tie four great divisions Of the co,nn,on
wealth.
AZ some OF the improvements arc in part Of several
divisions have stated them separately.
With great respect, am yours. de-
Gro. y. MrSr":u, c. II. .,
Hon JSo Y. MAsoy, President of the Convention
The document, was read II the call Of members
Messrs FERGUSON and DENEAi.E pointed n,It
some erroneous statements in the document which they
desired to have corrected before it printed.
Mr.. NJ GARRETT moved the printing; Of an extra
number of copies OF not less than 5000
After some conversation, the document was laid @!
tho table with view 10 al examination Of its
ness telorc it was printed
The Convention then adjourned Until 10 o'clock to
morrow morning.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21

Hon. w. c. PRESTON This gentleman having
been nvitend to attend the fourth of July celebration al
Greensville, S. c. declined doing So consequence of
failing health He however, sent TIE following letter, in
which will be seen, he takes decided ground against
"separate State secession"
GENTLEMEN: The feeble condition Of nv health
depriyes of the pleasure of accepting your polite
invitation to your meeting on the 4th of July.
SIT isimpossible, gentlemen, even from my very Sc
Guided position, to look with the profoundest con-
Germ upon the attitude into which State has been
constrained by the OF the General Government
An attitude requiring her utmost energy, foritude and
| discretion.
| "a desperate grievance would seem to authorize a
desperate remedy, and yet think not one so dlsnc-
tive suicidal, separate State secession Our cause
is that of the South, the whole South and in INV mdo-
ment neither policy nor honor fair dealing or safe.
y, justify us in narrowing it down mere local con.
| Germ
"The problem to be worked ont is, what is efficient
| AMI not reckless There is sometimes as much true
courage in declining desperate adventure as in perish
ing in it.
81 am, gentlemen your obedent servant,
| "WM. C. PRESTON.
"Messrs. R. B. Duncan, Vardy McBee Durham
| and others, committee
South CAROLINA COLLEGE, June %, 1851"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21

The LATE DUEL IN New ORLEANs-Judge Larue
of the FIRST District Court, in his charge TO the grand
jury the morning following the day on which the Ia
tai duel fought between Messrs. Hunt and Frost
called their attention the fatal rencontre. He told
them, in substance, that in the eye of the law all men
equal, and that the laws of the land must be IL
gidly enforced The peace and safety of the commu-
nifty required it.
The jury retired, and after absence Of about TWO
hours, returned with request that Mr. Hunt Col Bell,
Edward Bouigny, J. H. Maddox, and Victor Kerr,
should be arrested for murder The capisses were is
sued, and subponas sent out for Robert McAlpn,
T. Parker, and DIR. Wedderburn, attend the grand
jury the following morning. None Of the parties had
been arrested at last dat es from New Orleans.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21

RATHER MYsTERIoUs.-We mentioned day or two
since the circumstance of negro boy being found
slowed away board vessel about to leave Charles
ton tor Liverpool. He hauled out, dashed and put
on shore. This occurrence took place on Tuesday
morning last On the evening of the same day, as we
learn from the Charleston Courier the same fellow
found on board of the steamships running to New
York; he arrested taken to the guard house, and
on Wednesday morning, made his appearance before
the Mayor Of the city, by whom he examined
appears (says the Courier if his statement is to be
credited that his is Jim, that he is fourteen years
DID, and that he belongs to Mr.. THOMAS LEWIS, Ship
Chandler Norfolk, Va. and that he enticed under
the preence that it his masters ORDERS board
schooner loaded with flour by the master thereof and
brought to this port, and on arrival put shore
of wharves, which, he does not know and told to
wait for the Captain. According to his statement, the
schooner had deck load of barrels the butts of which
painted red, and had marks them, and the crew
consisted of three white and negro fellow, whom
he believes also kidnapped. The affair at present
involved in considerable mystery, but long doubt
less energetic police officers will probe to the bot
TOM"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21

may levy a tax upon nconos, salaries and Licences
but tax shall he lev ed upon property from VIII oh
income so taxed is derived upon The capital oves-
yea 10 trade or business III Tsspecto which thu license
SO taxed is issued" Agreed 10.
Mr. FERGU ON moved 10 strike out he last word in
the d h section, which reads: NO money shall be
drawn from the treasury but in consequence of appro-
prlations made by law; and regular statement OF the
receipts dis9ursemens, appropriations and loans shall
ne published annually" and insert in lieu of the
following alter the adjournment Of each session of
thereof" Agreed to-
Mr.. Boris moved to add the foil owing as an inde-
pendent section: mo person shall be imprisoned for
debt" Rejected.
On motion the Convention then adjourned to Mon.
dav NJ w w."
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21

This is a subject which has deeply interested a
large number of cur readers, who have tanced
that they had some direct concern in the matter,
and, for their edfcation or amusement, we insert
to-day an article from the Mobile Tribune, which
seems to contain something more tangible than
any other publication we have met with. In con-
necton with it, we may repeat the following cir
cumstances which were mentioned by US, in the
Times of February 90, 1850.
Upon the deathsof Governor Mott in l706, Ed
naund Jennings, who was President OF the Colo
NAL Council of Virginia, became the acting Go
vernon, and exercised the functions of the office
until the arrival of Gov Sposwood in ITO. 1t
is believed in Charlotte and the neghboring coun-
ties, that Madam Read, a remarkable lady, who
was the ancestor of most of the families of that
name in Southern Virginia, was the grand-daugh-
ter of Gov Jennings Her maiden name was
Mary HILL and her mothers name was Priscilla
About the yeaEl7s Mary Hill married Col. Gle
ment Read, and they resided on the estate called
Bushy Forest, in Charlotte, subsequently owned
BY John Randolph. She died about 1885, leaving
EIGHT children, whose descendants are very nu-
the years 1850 and ITO.
Acting Governor Edmund Jennings was, pro-
badly. the "E. Jennings, Deputy Secretary who
signed the land patent of Charles Jennings in
1851 If this Charles Jennings was the person
through whom the title to the Jennings estate
must be traced, the descendants of Gov. Jennings
have no claim, and to this conclusion, we believe,
they have come at last. But our impression is
that it is known there were several brothers, of
whom Charles was one. Our friend, Gen. Cabell,
Of Danvle, who has been acting for some of the
Virginia Jenningses, about year ago examined
the old records of Elizabeth City County, and, if
his researches did not develope the facts now
stated bv the Mobile paper, he certainly discover
ed evidence that satisfied him of his having iden-
tilted one OF the lines of American Jennings as
are entitled to the English fortune.
1t is certainly wonderful proof of the small
respect paid in our republican country to ques-
tons of pedigree, that the heirs to an immense
estate should for so long period be unable to
who produce themselves.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21

ALLEGED CUBAN EIPEDITIoN-Judge Belts of tbs
u S. District Court gave opinion at much length this
forenoon on The motion to quash the indcment in hie
case He considered that charging the offence in the
language of the statute is sufficient also that the law
was not intended merely as neutrality act 10 operate
when other nations at war; but 10 prevent citizen.
and residents OF the. United States from beginning OF
setting on foot military expedition against the terrific
res of another country at peace with the United States
The motion to quash denied but out of respect tc
the counsel the opinion will be submitted to the Judge
OF the Circuit Court with a view that should he disa-
greed with it, that the may be referred to the Cir
emit and on division Of opinion carried TO the Supreme
Court of the United States.-N, Y. Tribune.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21
A ARON RUPR


About the year l795 Colonel Burr was owner Of near
ly one fourth Of block fronting Nassau, Cedar, and
Liberty streets, and Broadway He ell amt
lawyer, with extensive practice ] was informed by
of the profession that his practice one period
worth ten thousand dollars wear. used frequent
iy to sit urles the old City Hall (now the site of
the custom house, when Hamilton and Burr the
opposing council They were 10th ( lawyers and
eloquent speakers A remarkable incident took place
Gay. They were tying the validity OF will
Ham on, having me will m his hand, happened to
hold it between the window and his ewes. H. rose,
and prayed the court to stay The proceedings, and H.
ded the will up to the Judge Il think it vas Brockilot
Livugston,) remarked: at the cou pl' ase, there
is witness fram Heaven that will this matter al rest
il the court please hold The instrument look
through the paper. The water mark was dated FIVE
years after the will was signed The estator could not
make will five alter he was dead" OF course
verdict for he defendant was given at once.
In the year 1900 Colonel Burr was eecte to the of
flee OF ce President OF the E'nted STATES On the
ih OF July, 1901 he retired from political lite. The
fatal telmina ion OF the duel with Hamilton, and the
verdict OF "wul murder rendered by the coroners
jury, caused him to absent hime from this part of the
country. He travelled through The Southern and
Western States. for the purpose of getting up an expe,
dition against Mexico, for which he lred for high
| treason. He then fled to England, where his papers
wee seized, and himself thrown into prison. He was
liberated soon alter, travelled in France and Germany,
and returned to New York in 1912. He resumed the
practice OF law at No, Is Nassau street. Being lightly
esteemed by his itlow citizens, his effort unsuc-
cesslu and he soon fell into decay in mind, body and
estate Mathew H. DAVIS, MS last SOLITARY Trend, stuck
TO him closer than brother, and had him lodged in a
solitary hut, with lonely window desert sand
bank in he wds of Staten Island. He e, through the
bounty OF Mr. Davis he lived for eighteen mon hs and
here on the night OF the 18th of September 1886, died
Aaron Burr in The eighy-fst year of hsage wi not
friend to close his eyes, or wipe The dew drops OF
death from his brow Wa. hingon, Adams, Jsy and
Hamilton died surrounded by weeping friends and their
graves were believed by he Of continent. He
that honoreh me / will honor; he that desp eth me
shall be lightly esteemed" saith the book whose Au-
thor is divine Burr was buried at Trenton, New 1eT-
sey.-Ldurie Todd, IN the Home Journal.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21

PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF GENERAL WASHINGTON.
Rev. DR.. Ely at the celebration of the 4lh of July at
Springfield Mass, made brie speech in reply to a
sentiment commemorative of Washington, aud narrated
personal incident as follows:
"When boy, resided in West Springfield and
worked farm. In the autumn of the year $780, l
engaged with my employer, in gathering load of
cornsalks from field not far distant from the Connec-
ii ut River. My employerha had driven his loaded team
from the lot and left me usual, put the bars
Whilst thus occupied noticed the approach Of four
fine horses and large vehicle. There was no dri-
YER upon the carriage, hut asrde the nigh horse of
each span, was young mulatto postillon. There
were also two ourders and fooman The veh-
Gle lin which seated gentleman whose srik-
ing personal presence impressed me-, was called
in those days chariot 1t was entirely unique, and
| unlike anything in present use. except in its run
ming part l the outriders gaIlop on in ad-
vance OF the chariot, and hold some parley with my
employer who occupied the entire road with his loaded
cart,-the roads at the time being narrow that two
teams could not pass unless Welded the way to the
other. lperceived that my employer yielded none of
his right otthe road and that the chariot detained
BY the cart until they reached turn out" when The
cortege passed BY / soon overlook my employer and
| enquired who the distinguished parsonage was who had
| just passed u.s. and was informed that it was George
| Washington | obtained permission run on aud see
if could not catch another glimpse OF the great chief
tain, whose deeds during The war had so filled my
| derlng fancy.
AS there was 70 bridge across the Connecticut at
that time, hoped that the ferryboat might be the
opposite side, and that might reach the beach before
| it arrived ln this was not disappointed | found
| General Washington standing upon the shore of the
river, dressed in a snuff colored suftout, with long
lapelIed vest the color and MATERIAL and in
"smal clothes" and the most majestic and digniied
| man he was ever saw. Whilst | gazing upon
him, OF his Positions drove up and dsnountng,
and uncoverng his head, said in the most deferentia
manner, and with an expression of injured dgnity--
our Excellency, as we were driving along little way
back, we overlook man with loaded cart, who oc-
cuped the entire road asked him to stop his team
that we might pass by. He declined. then told him
| that President Washington was in the chariot. He
again refused and said that he would stops that he
had as good right to the road as Geo. Washington
had" The simple reply of Washington TO this was,
"Andso he had" The position, after momenIs
look of wonder and astonshmen at tho condescension
OF the President of the United States quietly put his
hat ard again mounted his horse watched the cor
| tege until it out Of sight. but my impression anc
memory OF Washington are as vivid and distinct this
moment, as if had seen the great man only yeser'
| day"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21

Row ABOUT A kNIFE.-A slave named named Aloezo
was brought before the Mayor Saturday, charged with
cutting white man, the day previous, with shoe
knife. 1t appeared that the white man claimed the
knife, but the slave, insisting that belonged to him,
refused to deliver up. A scufle ensued, in which tho
white man got the knife. in manner not entirely sa.
sacory, the having put it into his body instead
Of his hand. The slave sent to the Valley for pun
ishmeut
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21
N. G. CENTRAL RAILROAn

Ground was broken on this road on the 10Th inst i.
the FIRST spade fall of dirt being thrown up by Calvin
Graves Esq OF CaswelI, who, by his vote as Speaker
OF ihe carolina Senate, secured the Charter On The
twelve gentlemen elected Directors for the ensuing
year.
A proposition was made to change the salaries but
no change made
Cancellation and harmony and Gisnosi,ion T., nrose-
cute the enterprise 10 successful termination marked the
whole proceedings
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21
CE TR At FAIRS.

SUDDEN DEATH.-A middle aged coloured
man, named George Rush, fell in Bank street, s;a-
turday evening, about o'clock, and died shortly
after falling. He was free man, and led an ir-
regular life. An inquest was held over his re-
mains by the Coroner
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21

Miss Merrill, of Lexington Ky.,a girl fifteen vears
OF aye, recently married man named Harper He
soon aband her, and she hearing that he had SLAM
ball grazed his shoulder but did no serious injury. In
on being ares ed, the miurated girl declared that she
was sorry she had not killed him.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21
From tho Mobile pgibyns.
THE YEeJNTNDZ ROTATE

l; seems by the papers that in all parts Of the csHny
there claimants for the large Jennings estate which
lies in England, inviting some lucky fellow 10 take
possession OF it.
We have few facts concerning it which may be in.
teIesug to readers. VIM. Jennings, whit left the
principal of was an old miser, who took great plea
sure in accommodating. He was born sometime about
1900 and died in 1898, leaving issue dinesate.-
The following said to be correct list OF his effects
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21

Eg7 The commencement OF the Medical Depart
ment of Randolph Macon College, will be held at
Farmylie ia the Methodist Church OF that town. on
the 25th of August ensuing Several addresses Will
be delivered on that occasion.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21
PhaladeZphin Ledrer

The young lasses of Norfolk and vicinity must
be quite romantic in their natures, for this is the
second elopement of the kind from that quarter
lately. 1t was only week or two since that a
young girl of Norfolk county, only IA years old,
ran ofFwith young man of just the same age as
the above youth. and came to this city and got
happily married by one of our most respectable
ministers. Baltimore Sun.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21

The wheat crop of New York State is said to be most
oountliul, and the farmers actively EMPLOYED in
gaheringit. In Ohio the wheat crop will be greater
than last year, which an uncommon yield. The
labor OF the husbandman in all quarters of our country
appears to be rewarded with abundant returns
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21

ANOTHER Duel ON THE TAPIs.-The Mobile Her.
aid of the 18th inst. says:
we learn that letter received here Yesterday
from New Orleans, stating that another duel was on
me eve OF taking place between Maj Ranney and Mr.
towards The difficulty grew out ofthe late meeting
OF Mr.. Frost and Dr. Hunt
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21

STEALING CABBAeEs-A free fellow named Charles
Granger, was brought before the Mayor Saturday
charged with stealing cabbages from Mr. Bains gar
den, the city on Friday last The proof being pos
tive, the rogue sent the Valley for pnnishment
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21

AssAuLrINe SLAvE.-Aaron V. Carpenter ap-
peared before the Mayor TO the charge of as
saultng negro man belonging to Mrs. Sarah Dabpey,
during the early part of the week. The Mayor sent
the case before the Grand Jury
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21

Judge Sprague, Of the United States DistncfCcurt,
Nassschussils went 10 England in the pscket-ship
Daniel Webster, which sailed on Monday1
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21

The Washington Telegraph remarking on the In
solvent SIS that so frequently appear in the Baltimore
papers, notices the singular fact, that the name seldom
occuis OF one who mas been ga habtusl advertiser of
his business 10 those pspere.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21

HE VIRGINIA SrRINes-The hot temperature Of
lower Virginia is rapidly driving the owlanders TO the
MOUNTAINS VINO that could get away would tarry ia
city like our own, with the thermometer above 90
deg, and the streets looking as arid as the desert of
Sahara No. wonder, them our city is fast losing its
population.
Inc suflerngs OF porly ,mbers of the State Con-
ventlonJ Just now, must be ntolerable But thew cam
no' get away. The Convention secuted the idea of
aoournng to the Sprngsthey afraid to desert their
posls, ana the lean members aoiU talk To the fierce
ana merry assaults OF Sirius, then, will the peope of
virginia be more indebted than to any other known
cause, Tor speedy adjournment of the State Convene
ton. That misery loves company" an old and rte
aphorHm, the truth of which we are beginning to an
precate For It's some consolation to know that whilst
one IS endeavouring to find cool corner in his sanctum,
he Is NOT ike the unhappy members of the Convention
envlroned on all sides by fiery furnaces in the persons
OF poity delegates, who generate as much caore as
steam engine and whose appearances keep the mind
the Deholder constantly on the rack lest thew dissolve
from 1ervld heat. When the Convention adiourns
SINE oae, wont there be a rush for the mountamsl--.
Somewhere in North Western Virginia we believe.
mountain OF ice exists. fight it not be put IN sone
use tor the benefit of suffering humanity hereabouts2
From present Indications, the number of visiters at
the watering places in the mountains will be as great
as In any former season. Al the Rockbrdge Aim,
Springs there were about seventy-fve boarders last
week, and the company daily increasing The compa-
ny at the White Sulphur is already large and the con-
Iemplaed visit of President Fillmore to this fashionable
watering place. will have tendency to increase the
number greatly We have not heard from the "Iron
Grey this season-wiil the Petersburg InteIigencer
crafty US with report torn its favourite resort2
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21

Observation-Disclosures was received in
Philadelphia on Wednesday, from Mayor Stubs
Of Norfolk, Va, that young man 81 years Of
age, eloped from that place on Tuesday, with a
girl years of age. 1t was supposed the couple
took passage on board the steamer Pennsylvania
for Philadelphia, which arrived in the afternoon
OF Wednesday, and if SO, the probabilities are
they have gone on farther.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21

FIGHTfNG.-A couple of white men, named Bell and
Lyon, charged with fighting in the Old Market Hou
Saturday morning, were brought before the Mayor du-
ring the morning. and Bell, (who appeared began the
ht) was held to bail in the sum of 800. The mar
keth house is becoming famous resort for Hyer-law
men,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21

AMERICAN STEAMERs.-The passengers Of the Paci-
the cabin, Hon. VIM A ken OF South Carolina in the
chair, express their high appreciation of the Amer-
can line OF steamers established between Great
Britain and The United States, and to testify their APP
probation Of the noble Pacific and her efficient
commander, Captain Ezra Nye Appropriate resolu-
tons were adopted, and arrangements made press Mt
Capt. Nye piece OF silver plate. The presentation
took place at l,yerDool on the 9TH inst
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21

The Iron Manufacturing establishment Of Mr..
Meade A Smith, of Smyth county, was destroyed by
hre last Saturday week He is rapidly at work re.
time. 0''
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21

RE,ArrEARANcE OF FORREST ON THE STAGE,-I is
stated on reliable authority that Mr.. Forrest intends 10
r'sume his theatrical profession, being engaged for The
l4h of September at the Broadway Theatre in New
York, and thereafter at the Walnut street Theatre in
Philadelphia.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21

Sales OF Stock Wednesday at The Merchants Exchange
and Beacon Office News Room, by VIM. Pannell &
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21

II shares Exchange Bank at. 10TH
100 City per cent Stock, at........ %
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-21

a. I'M ELASTIC HOSE, with couplings and
~ pipes receiving per schr Mercy Taylor for sale
by
jy 81 JOHN Fl CLAIBORNE