Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-10-10
RICHMOND ATHEN.TCM.

We published Yesterday excellent address, prepared by
M A. thar 4. Morson tho Chamln Of the Committee on
the Athenrum, and unanimously adopted BY the Commit
tee with request that i, should be published. We now
take occasion express qualification al the prospect OF
having such aninstiuon established in city. No mode
OF disseminating useu! information is believe, e
ecua and the tno interesting and agreeable as
that By popular lectures also the cheapest mode OF in
struc,on when conducted the plan proposed by the Ahe
nnum and affords opportunity To those possessed ." the
most limited means to acquire ntorma'on which would not
otherwise be within their roach. The lectures being uel'
cred night and the price OF admission being only sufficient
TO reimburse expenses as believe is contemplated all
may attend without interfering with their business and the
greater the number who attend the less will be the amount
10 be paid 1t literally charging the "area 81 iearng
aud aordng the greatest of instruction TO the great
est number and that the least We think the Coun-
Gil has acted wisely in ppropating the Academy building
I, this and the other purposes which they have devoted it,
We that they will hesitate to furnish The means re-
qusite 10 have fitted up for those purposes in manner
creditabe TO our city, and that the people, for whose use
il is designed may be comfortably accommodated Wehope
too that citizens, who can afford 10 do go VIII contri-
freely from their private means TO accomplish all the
objects designed by this devotion Of public building to the
enlightenment and improvement, mentally and morally, OF
the whole community There is defect in the character
of Ysinans conspicuous which is necessary 10
altogether al ten
spirit and public beray We should be glad TO see This
reformation begun this occasion. 1t affords fine oppor-
unity for beginning The citizen who will avail himself Of
it, and shall set the example Of contributing 10 advance
laudable public institution fail TO reap his reward
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atom Marshall" the Cincinnati Enquirer asit, denies ex
pcity the truth Of the story lately aoa TO the effect that
he given notice the Democracy Immediately after his
election that all between him and them were sqar-
d-that he forgive them balance Of The debt and that he
was hereafter Wing de- He said have stated that
sis lie n form, lie in letter lie in matter, lie in SUBJ
stance and lie from beginning TO end and that part which
said he only old Hal and take him by the hand
was "particuarly lie !"
Col Jefferson Davis has resigned his sent as u s. Senator
from Mississippi. He repeatedly declared in his public
speeches. during the cunvass his determination TO take this
step if majority of the people Of the State opposed
to the principles the estate Right" party The result of
the election of of tho Convention doubtless ac,u
ated him in sendin. in his resignation.
mass meeting at Sacramento City, California, unani-
mousy adopted resolution, requesting Governor McDouga
to resign his office in consequence of his having granted
long respite 10 W. B. Robn,on-who was afterwards taken
By the people from the Jail and executed. They declare that
the mantle of office fall less worthy dis
charge the sacred duties Of Governor of California"
tween Mr.. Casie and Mr. Bolts will take place Tomorrow,
Saturday. at Johnsous Store Chcslerfeld-and not at
Coles as stated in the Wing These two gentlemen will also
have meeting at Louisa c. H. on Monday
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THEATRE.-We have hr. Waller the young Arneri
can Tapedan in the concluding Of fine plays
and were much peused with the naturanes and spirit
ed effect of his netting He hu fine person. voice
and graceful and easy manner He was well sustained
by Miss Eadly and others of the corps. To.ngh, MI W.
will play Romeo in Shakespearcs tragedy Of Romeo and
Juliet.
Among the prisoners from Havana 10 Spain the
Brig ipa We observe the Of George Pa OF Peters
burg Va; and John A. Sewers, OF Berryyills, Va
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In Bultimurr Wednesday,, eleven Democrats and nine
Wings elected 10 ,he City Council.
THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.-Tne
appointment Of Mr. Curs Of Boston, TO the in the U.
States Supreme Court made vacant by the death Of Judge
Woodbury. has already been announced. The Supreme
Cour, is now constituted us follows:
CurEr Jvs7rcr--Rogcr r. fancy residing in Baltimore,
MARY land, appointed in 1916
ASSOCIATE JusricEsJ"hn Mclean residing in Cincin-
mat, Ohio appointed 1929; James NJ. Wayne residing in
Savannah Georgia. appointed in 1850; John Catron, rcsd
ing in Nashville, Tcnnossoe appointed in 1887 John Nc
kiney residing in Louisville Kentucky appointed in 1897:
Peter v Daniel residing in Richmond Virginia, appointed
in lS4 Samuel Nelson residing in Cooperown, n. York,
appointed in 1885, Robc, c. GEie residing in Pittsburg,
Pennsylvania appointed in 1916; Benjamin r. Curtis, resd
| ing in Boston, massachusetts, appointed in loal
The salary of the Chief Justice is 5000 per and
| of The Associate Justices $4,000.
Andrew Stevenson of Virginia is deliver the address
before the Pennsylvania Suite Agricultural Society," during
| this month