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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-16
RECEPTION OF TIE PRESIDENT.

PHILADELPHIA, May II, 10 p M.-Thc President and
CabIc. arrived al Wilmington abou; 10 O'Clock today. The
Philadelphia committee had previously arrived The steam
Roger Williams, and been handsomely entertained The
President welcomed by Mayor Evans in appropriate
address, which he briefly responded. Mr. Crenden be-
ing loudly called 70, also made short address The d!stin
gd visitor. then escorted 10 the bout, and embark
cd Philadelphia Mayor Gipin received him the boat,
and Mr. Fillmore thanked him for the kind attentions shown.
saluc flied Fort Miiin and the hayward rs
they passed up the Delaware.
A sumptuous dnner served up board the boat.
crowd assembled the wharf, and grand militia
procession formed which escorted the guests
their quarters the United States Hotel Ga their arri
val there President being loudly called for appeared and
made brief haangue, which responded TO by enthusiasts
Tic cheers Cries for Webster also brought that gentleman
on md he delivered few happy remarks hey start for
New York Tomorrow, at 10 o'clock, by The Anboy Line
Al Baltimore where they b.cak(astcd, the President and
party received in appropriate addresses from Mr. John
Barney Chairman OF the Committee and Mayor JEROME
Tho President made reply, also excellent vale
dctory Havra de Grace where Mr. Barney took leave
Of him. The President stated privately that he could
vEi. Baltimore he expected TO make trip the
Susquchanna from New York 10 Norfolk and City Point
and thence tu Richmond.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-16

Books we're opened at the office OF James Mcdowell Esq
in Fncase on Monday week. and upwards Of $4,000 sub
;bcd 10 the stock of the Farmers Bank Of Botetonrs and
no n,pch more pledged.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-16

John Dodson Esq has been elected Mayor Of Petersburg,
with no regular opposition. This is the first election Of
4 Mavor of Petersburg by the people.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-16

From the ph3Gelphla
appenrs that the Charleston Convention aoJouhcl, a,'c
having almost unanimously recommended secession ehe
separately or together bu, separately II oher ooueth
States will mol cooperate. The worK sell Is iet 10 lhe
legislature and 10 The Convention called oy Inc Legislature,
which meets early in the winter. VI the late Convention
the Charleston Mercury explains That II assembled ol inc
nurpose of concert organization When secession iu
resolved non what step will then be WIN the Stale re-
,sr N send representatives Congress! WIN she refuse 10
INV dn,ies on foreign imports the general government
XVIII she refuse all federal Offices and undertake to dlsmante
The and nrsenas the United Staesi What Will De her
condnn If The general government proceeds to collect du-
TICS yith ia navy us recommended by General Hamilton
and fiI;n, in this to hold the goods upon which the duties
re dnn1 Here il is said will be the point of collision be-
tween the State and the general government for the State
NAV mbt forcbly the goods thus seized And
IN or force what will be the condition of South Caro-
na7 viii her proud and gallant people submit 10 coali
on with ENGLAND put down the federal authorty!-wlh
thai ENGLAND vino sent in among us her mymldons for
tho nrno-e of destroying the very institution which II
il nov said South Carolina may call her in TO Sare!-
Can the men OF this patriotic State be SO far lost to their
salvation as hazard The danger OF secession, with all
The consequences which may grow out OF II to themselves
VIII 1hey be soaced, when parayzed and PROSTATE them
vcs nv the spectacle that other States have followed the
nxamnle and that Dsunion has covered the whole land-ay
and The whole wodwith gloom This may be the result
oC srcrssion Is the contemplation Of gratifying 10 South
Corolno Is this the revenge of those who profess 10 be
acunted BY cnnobling emotions and unsehsh desires We
will moi believe IT, We realize it, And we hope that
what seems 10 be manfesy her true course she will not
hesitate 10 take as well for her sake for the snke Of
her sister States North and South.
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THE PRESIDENT AT BUFFALO, &c.-Ex,ensive
preparations making Buffalo welcome the President
bis intended visit TO that city after accompanying the d.
rector of the Erie Railroad Dunkrk AT both Elmira
and Dunkrk the citizens have almost abandoned their
patons and given themseyes tina bnsinsss OF prepa
ing for the suitable reception Of their vators
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VIRGINIA AND HER RESOURCES.

For the information OF its readers the National lntelligen
cor publishes the Interesting letter furnished by the Supen
.enden, OF Census Bureau of the United States These
candid statistics, founded on official returns which the
of Congress requires will convince all who read them
that the power and resources of this noble Commonwealth
are very great,
CENSUS OFFICE, WASHINGTON, May g. 1851.
SIR In reply your letter may that, although not
prepared furnish detailed the value
Of the real estate and personal property in the State ol
Virginia, the returns have been examined sufficiently TO
in stating that the value OF the real estate may
be pu, at s275 600 900
Value of slaves l47 900 600
Other personal estate 100000 900
s53o0OO,OOO
That there is this amount Of wealth In the State OF Virgil
MIA have doub and the oci result when fully oba aim
ed if varies from The above will exceed il rather than fall
Estimates have lately been made placing the amount
at $500 600 000 which think great arising from too
frequent rccapuaon of the capital in different hands,
kind of estimate frequently made though producing
conclusions, explain The fallacy of which would re-
quire more time than | can now spare, and which TO you
would be unnecessary and supeTluous.
Very respectfully your obedlent servant,
JOS. C. G. KENNEDY,
Hon. WIN. SELDEN Superintendent Census.
Whilst on this subject may be well report tic
other statistics lately furnished by the nnconares
Of Virginia. showing the debit liabilities and resources Of
that Commonwealth
The official statement lately made TO Virginia by hor able
Second Auditor Mr.. Brown shows that
On tho Both September last the public debt of The State held
by individuals and private companies 81 ,59 81
Or this debt there Is held in Great
Britain 81 500 $50 20
In France and Germany 363, 300 90
Total in Europe s2,735y.39 20
In Virginia 5,65l.56l 10
In Maryland 392,l39 90
In the District of Columbia ITO 400 90
In other States 142 900 90
Total in IT, States 6296.900 II
Aggregate amount in all 9,035,159 80
The statement shows the apparent liabi
tiles Of Virginia for guaranteed bonds issued
by companies and corporations, to complete
her mprovcments 9l25,762 40
Total debt and liabilities OF the State lsi60o5l 70
The same statement shows the
present income from stocks
owned by the State to be $1,000 sos IS
And the income of her stocks
that will soon be productive 1901 CT 81
- IL SEQ 243 80
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-16
THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

AT Charleston adjourned finally Friday last after hap
Ply termination of its abors to meet again In Richmond on
the first Tuesday in May The following appoint
ed committee of arrangements, prepare for the next
meeting: Drs. r. W. Haxall Chairman Carter P. John
son. James Beae Chas. B. Gibson, S. Maupin R. D. Has
kins c. S. Mills, and NJ. p Scott. Committee OF Publ
caonDrs. Hays Of Pa, G. Emerson Of Pa, D. F. Con.
DIV of PENN II. w. Dcsaussure OF &c. Ca j. Parrish, OF
Penn. P. c. Gooch Of Va. and G. w. Norris of Penn.
The Association passed resolutions. expressive of their
grateful sense the inequalities and Of their med
cal brethren of South Carolina and the citizens of Charles
ton They also appointed Committee procure b!et
with suitable inscription commemorative of this meeting
and the feeling it has elected be placed the disposal Of
the Medical Association Of South Carolina.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-16
ICE MOUNTAIN IN VIRGINIA

ICE MOUNTAIN IN VIRGINIA.
correspondent of the National Inteigencer writing from
Romney Va furnishes the following of the remarka
bic natural curiosity existing in that region
lies Ia the vicinity of the North river tributary of the
Capon Cacapon, and is surrounded with hills of some
eight hundred feet in height while its elevation is
over five hundred II is place affair to the
observer but being inspected II is found to contain
its summit kind OF natural built of sandstone
Iis subject the rays of the from nine o'clock in thu
morning until evening" and yet the Oldest nhabitant OF th
country cannot remember the time when abundance OF The
pures crystal ice could not be obtained heefom all
of the year. The ice is mbedded in the rock and
of the crevces snow fiabe and crystalline wher
newly fallen, is often found even in the month Of August
As might be expected the waters flowing from the mountain
by several degrees colder than those in the neghbohood
Accommodations of ice similar this have been discovered
other sections of Hampshire county, but extensive
To for this phenomenon upon scientific principles
out of my power but much pausbily in the fol-
lowing remarks from the pen of c. B. Hayden Esq., pub
lished 10 Silman's Journal in l943:
"The solution conceive is be found in the large ant
unusual collection of rocks which, from their porous homo
geneous texture are extremely poor conductors of heat
One side of the mountain consists of massive wall many
hundred feet in thickness and heaped up against this
abument Is Of rocks containing several Thousand
cubic feet AS the mountain hasa general direction from
northeast TO southwest the taus heap containing the Ice
has northwest exposure. The nature of this
heap would admit the free entrance of atmospheric waters
which during the winter would form ice in the interior of
The Ice thus situated would be protected from
nal heat By the surrounding rocks as ice in refrigerator
isolated and protected from the external temperature by the
non-conducing sides Of the refrigerator The ice mountain
only requires for the explanation of its phenomena the app
cation OF the familiar principle upon which Is constructed
the common refrigerator which temporarily effects what the
Ice mountain permanently does-a temperature Independent
of external causes This is in fact huge sand
stone refrigerator whose increased and effects
yond those OF the ordinary refrigerator due the
its Sides"
ANECDOTE OF PATRICK HENRY.-Wbep the cele
brated Patrick Henry of Virginia. near the Close of m
and in feeble health he laid his hand on the Bible and nd
dressing old friend who with him"Here s book
said he, "worh than all others printed; We, il /
my misfortune to have read 1t with proper attention
and feeling till lately"
About the time he wrote his dauehter-"I hear i, Il
said tho Deiss have claimed The thought gives me fa
more pain than the appeaon of Tory For consider 70
hgon Of infinitely higher importance than politics; and
hno much cause to Ieproach myself that have lived Ions
and no decided and public proof of my being Chris
tian." - go
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-16
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES SENTIMENTS.

Gov. Seymour DEM, elected by majority of ht
Legislatures Lieut.. Gov Ksndrick and Treasurer Clarke
Wings BY majority; Secretary Of State Maher and Comp
roller Pinney Democrats by majority All conservatives
and friends Of the Compromise measures
Governor Seymour's message is admirable one 1t re
commeuds the passage of general laws relating to corpora
lions and particularly of general Banking lava careful
revision OF the late law and the repeal or modification
the exception clause hcreof-epescns the finances OF the
State to be in prosperous condioncomes out strongly
favor of Law Refom-goes for revision oil the militia
laws larger appropriations for the relief OF the insane DC
for reormatory institution for juvenile denqucns and o
the abolition Of Capital Punishment The Governor re-
commends the passage of law limiting the hours Of labor
and that be made misdemeanor TO work children unde
ii wears Of age more than eight hours per day. He as
speaks in favor Of Homestead Exemption.
On the subject Of tho Compromise he comes out fiat
footed as follows:
The future peace of the country will depend upon the
ner in which the Compromise sustained These
have already become pledge OF The fidelity of the severa
States each other The objections which have been mad
these measures in different sections furnish
Bile ground that discover for any attempt to overthrow
the late plan OF adjustment Withdrawing from the Uniol
on that The right TO discuss with errency
zeal every question which arises under our free institutions
only the privilege but the duty of American citi
zen. Bur higher and more transcendent STILL is the duty Il
maintain the laws.
saw therefore, that the Of which have spo
ken end ALL must be supported in good ah or we can
not hope this form Of government continue That par
Of the series of which nearest home
and crates hashy perhaps on the feelings Of the North
has firm constitutional basis and is equally entitled to th
supper, of this and every section of the country
is designed carry tina, provision of the Constitution
which originally met with no opposition from any quarter
whatever
Passing what hos already been done to keep the
peace of this country may not say that one thing more
wanting-a return that spirit of Cancellation which, in the
early days of the Republic gave the Union its creates
strength and only security for the uture2 Whatever action
them the Legislature may feel called upon to take upon any
Of the qu Sons for which reference has heen made feel
liberty indulge the hope that lis will be such as &c
place the State Of Connecticut on patriotic and dgnifcd
ground in presence OF the sister States and the Nation
and the World
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-16

TIE LAND PIRATES. -, eaua,g
DETROIT, Mag IL The grand Jury 10, ,ecni
MICHIGAN have indicted forty OF the of
arrested for a conspiracy to burn the RAILROAD Dof
six weeks ago.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-16

HORRIBLE CASE OF MAYHEM.-Margare McCor-
mick and Mary Welsh convicted Philadelphia,
Thursday Of mayhem in deprvng John Mccain OF his eye
sight BY throwing oil Of vol in his face, nil because he
would not marry one OF them. The Ledger says:
His appearance the witness stand shocked every
in court His scared and sghtless face shocking
behold that after the court and jury had opportunity of
seeing his condition. officer requested to place hand
kercie over his head. Tho physician who attended him
stated that in consequence Of the cautczaon OF his fore
head artery aprd and that he would have bed TO
death, had mol immediate assistance been AT hand
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-16
THE rRlGHTrUL TORNADO AT RALEIGH, n. {

THE FElGIITFUL TORNADO AT RALEIGH, n. &.
The Raleigh papers with full details of the
rifle storm Of wind which passed that city Sunday
AFTERNOON itl May spreading ruin and devastation before
it, The Register gives list of the sufferers md says:
81, srcns To have been confined within belt of hun
drcd Yards perhaps more in width and passing through
the city southwest 10 northeast rampied every obst-
Gle its progress within that compass under oa with the
velocity Of lightning nnd the power of army of giants
unuctng the largest trees uvtrthrowing chmneys and
fences unroofng houses and in three instances uctay
lifting The houses themselves from their foundations aud
shiyefng them the carth-bcsdes DOING in other ways
very considerable damage IN property Fortunately there
was not single instance of serious personal injury We
have heard several remarkable escapes and Of
bruised limbs but there should have been killed
almost ncroGnta5le. The track Of the hurricane after
the had spent its rage, was indeed appalling aud
drcnry yIrCtaclu.i
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THE CONVENTION YESTERDAY

Met at ~ NJ but Immediately adjourned unit, IL to-day,
on motion OF Mr.. HooE who stated that the Compromise
Committee still in session and would probably be
able to report before this "wednesday morning We hear
no reliable Of the propositions under discussion be-
foro hat committee
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-16

The city of Wheeling and county of Ohio have by large
majority voted for subscription Of $4,000 the stock
the Hempield Railroad which is to from the City o.
Wheeling by the way of Washington, (Pa TO Greensburgt
in the county of Wcsmoreland whore it will connect with
the Central Pennsylvania Railroad leading direct to the
city Of Philadelphia.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-16

We are deeply panied to the death, at o'clock
on Yesterday morning at Aired in Henco county of
friend Richard B. Gooch Esq., editor of the Southern Plan
ter We have known him long and WELL and bear
dial testimony his strong mind varied requirements and
warm heart Like all men, he had his fobles but his virtues
won for him many devoted friends Peace TO his ashes
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A HIGH COMPLIMENT TO THE DEMOCRACY.
The Buffalo EXPIRES, pays the following high compliment
TO the Democratic party:
"ro sum up ALL the Compromise has been and will be
tanned by all The lococco States but il has not been we be
rve nor dI We believe will be sustained by single Wing
State save perhaps Kentucky. We shall see This is mo-
the Of endorsement that Wing administrations used 10
DESIRE"
This corroborates what have always mainained tina
the Democratic party is the true Union Pay-the only par
ty that be relied support the compromises Of The
Constitution and the integrity Of our glorious Union LIE
the Wings of the whig States all repudae the Compromise
if they will; but the Democracy and the democratic States
will step in and save The Unon.-[ Portsmouth Pilot.
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CIScrSSATI MAY S.-Tho American Association Tor the
advancement Of Science has done nothing to-day or yeste
day of unusual interest," except report by Professor Pierce
Of Harvard University Professor Mchells method OF
recording the right ascension and decnaon vi his
Economical apparatus The committee claimed and reported
that the dscoyeer had only equaed but far surpassed al
the observatoes OF his country and also OF Europe although
they supported by nunceut Royal patronage The
repor! of Professor Pierce excited great sensson while
the whole Association joined in the general triumph He
lectued TO Of the largest audiences collected in this
city, and chained their attention for hour and hail.
The Association adjourIs tomorrow night Among the
papers 10 be presented will be from Professor Agassz
and from Professor Rainer his theory of mathe
matics
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-16

MICROSCOPIC VIEW OF THE EXT
AN OYSTER SHELL-ii examined oy he 'ac. ~
the exterior Of an o.,er shy vii! be- fornd ihf2s
nrnt as i; NAV 5e c:.c1 70 millions OF mia'I r. ~
wander in tie li.grs liberty over its surface. -
insects is he cY.:icr Of !loGss or caTtIA' "''' RI.
by burruwicg IN the solid shell. Ees:'es ii Sc MI ,ec.
he,s ~ ,a .nu.I xjordrn. the vegetable ;:i2.5
scn,ed b. luxurious growth Of p2i.ts s!=.- ts,, %
entire s!til These oi cvcIg I:f'ct! an gs pc
colour. ma consist oil ;5ees, shrubs ana -1t
hea INITIAL description In Order 10 examine nc .,.
,hs shell should be placed In glass OF clear SAL
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-16

| The correspondent of the N. Y. Express, says:
The South Carolina news gives the Administration much
anxiety,-b but nothing is 10 BE- done for the present.
The South Carolina District Attorney Is in Washington
where he has been called receive instructions how 10 pro-
coed in case any overt act looking to practical enforcement
of the Secession Doctrine The Government means 10 ac
prudenty but firmly, and circumstances may require
against every offender.
With Senator Douglas, We believe that our Republican In
situations depend upon the favor anaecion of the people
and "cannot be maintained BY force" We trust that the
Federal Government will be sensible of the danger of any
such policy and will carefully abstain from force which mus,
| lead TO disruption.
To South Carolina herself would speak kindly and ear
nesly. We would appeal to her in the language of two
sterling Northern Democratic papers, which point the true
course che should pursue While the South has such gal
liant champions at the North why should South CARROLL
ma pause and give another trial to the Union
| From the Providence (R. ID Heraldl
The present danger is the result OF difference of int
rest but of difference of affection. The General Govern
men if confined its general Objects will accomplish al
the purposes for which il designed And the peculiar
institutions of some States if left the exclusive contro
of the States which they belong will create hostility
| between them and others.
1t was departure from these principles which led them
the rigorous Of the subject In the South
and which threatens TO estrange one State at least from
the rest We need not say TO which political party that do
parure s principally if not entirely TO be attributed since
departure from the principles which cherished by
the Democratic party and which have always been
| ed of more Importance than mere party success.
But the Democratic party is stronger now than was in
1892 and consequently able 10 vndcate State rights
than they were period 1t 10 them that South ca
rona should look in this hour of her trouble ard trial.
them than to their opponents any plan OF
to which that State may to be driven by the circum
stances which have alluded The Democratic party
STILL they have been the hopes OF the country and
the whole country And South Carolina or any portion
the South instead of looking for relief where is be
found IN separation from their friends in the North will
hnd that very sympathy which is most needed always in
crossing with the degree In which shall be
celsan to 6e lost by which shall show that is
not wanted -