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COL, FREMONT in LONDON.

The stockholders of the Aqua Fra Gold Mining Compa-
nv in London held meeting on the 10th umo for the pur
pose of hearing explanations from H. Wright Esq
late NJ c. from California, and member OF the firm Of Pat
mer Cooke & Co., of San Francisco the lessee of the
mine in question. Wright made long speech in defence
of the lease, and among other things, said:
"Colone Fremont his arrival in this country had
suited Mr. Lawrence the American Minister, and Mr. Law
renee had recommended him TO put himself in communca.
ton with the Messrs Barring and they again had referred
him To their solicitors the Messrs Lawfod. Col. Fremont
was al present engaged with those gentlemen In careful
animation Of the OF his Affairs in this country and ii
appeared that The sale which had been mao by Mr. Benton
was valid SALE The whole MCrposa property would pass 10
MIR. Sargent
Colonel Fremont who now in London not present
1t the meeting:
Mr. Wrigh, explained tina, he then engaged consul
taton with the Mcssrs Laword of great and
pent mpnr HIMSELF that he directly involved
in the affairs of the company their lease being held from
Palmer Cooke Co.. that at present his legal advisers
would probably think IL prudent for him into pub
lie explanations, which might Perhaps hereafter prejudice
| his interests. (Cheers)
Mr. Green made some observations tho extravagant
character OF The statements put forth in tho prospectus OF
| the company.
tanned based tho beat information they could procure
! and on the reports OF their engineers.
Mr. Wright farther snted by way of explanation that
piece OF sent TO The Office of his firm from the
Mapoea district and thought there of any parc-
uar value. When their premises burnt down
thought Of saving this stone and got broken and the pie
were Plckcd lOsc VINO ikeo senator PICK.
up piece and having assnyed mentioned its value
in Congress, which showed by calculation That the whole
stone worth 900. If his friend Green dis,as-
fed he DIR Wrsh would give him f3 Tor every Ell OF stock
he holds in it, and every who wished surrender his
stock he would give f2 for every 81 invested He
wanted only show that they in California hod living
fact valuable property The English had what they had
not viz a great amount of capital and thorough
knowledge of mining. Tie English people had hitherto
done nearly all the mining of the world and the Americans
would glad be assisted by thcm reserrng fair share
| of the profits for themselves.
II then resolved that tho hes, thanks of the meeting
due Mr. Wright fo The very satisfactory statement
and that the shareholders determined carry the
| objects OF the company.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-04-27

MURDER OF FEMALE IN vIRGINIA-Mrs
Rains old lady who recently disappeared from the neigh
pohood of Hasonbug, Va has been found in the Shen
andoah river 20 miles below the place where she dis
appeared, in hag with her head cut off, Some time age
received check from her who nowin California;
on Philadelphia bank for $1,000 which she had deposited
peared, she had gone Gen. LIS about the matter
and her return home she being partially blind and 1t be-
coming dark lost her way when fend In human shape
supposng she had procured her money (Which she had mott
butchersd hsr in the manner above indicated.
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RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
~ ss.TnRDAY MoRNING, April "a, 1852.
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

IRON HAROLD MURRAY, BROAD tTh ~..t
Adren.ureso of COL Gracious Vander6omo :" e. .cc,s
in pursuit Of the Presidency also Inc eHP d,,or NJ
,nry Numerous Pu,arch Kipps. BY ) b. - Do
The official journal. This is very eo''''' -, 49,,
;..o,a md forciby recalls the oouoe'aceo e'ee
which led TO the election of Gen. Tay-
,snIces of Col. Bliss, who is not badly rep.
,.I h, pluturch Kpps-though the latter would well
secretary the ndefagablc secretary and spokes-
of Gen. Scott who is be made TO resort 10 The same
| janus faced policy.
The Spangler, and 7lngss the Rival Bellies by the
same author J. B. jones' author Of "Wid Western Scenes
funny story written in the comic strain. A. Hart Of
Philadelphia. is publisher of both the above.
A new Spanish and English Dictionary oy +. - hea-
dows of the University OF Partisan excellent DOOR, aomi-
rablv printed and beautifully bound. Thomas, Cowpeh-
wait & Co., Philadelphia
No 2 of Lossings Pictorial Feld Book of the Revou-
,ion-a most interesting work. to which we have often re-
ered The No. should be very attractive to Vrgnians as
pves exceent and written sketches of the birthplace
md tomb of Washington the birth place of Patrick Henry
several of the Oldest buildings in Richmond with notice Of
the skirmshes in the Revolution hereabouts. OF the Viz
ginia Washington Monument 1--WE quote for friend Symes
especial benef says at will be an honor not only 10
Virginia. but to the Republic
The ,oy to do Good being part of the Young Christian
Series from the charming pen Of Jacob Abbott consists
of simple Stories with numerous admirable
Harper s. Brothers, New York.
No. of Charles Dickens last work, Bleak tho House-a
powerful exposition of the runous delays mschefs and cor
ruptions OF the English Chancery system. naPe
Brothers. I'VE" rorh.
Foienburg, novel, by the author of Mildred Vernon
Ii is made up thrilling adventures and graphic sketches Of
wild scenery Harper g. Brothers, New York
Arctic Searching Erpediton-a journal of bont-Voyage
through Rupes Land and the Arctic Sea- in search OF Inc
discovery ships under command Of Sir John Franklin ny
Sir John Richardson Inspector OF British Naval Hospitals
and Fleets The interesting subject IS wen eaea una Is
v,,r:., contribution 10 science Harper G. Brothers, New
YorA.
Part H. of the History of the Consulate and Empire OF
Napoleon-by Thers who feeble politician but is
profound student and fine writer Harper d Brothers,
New York.
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WIZ. GLEASON, Secretary.

STORE HOUSE BURNT.-The storc house OF Messrs
Hall g. Brenneman, al Bowmans Mill, about four miles
from Har.onburg. in Rockingham county, consumed
by fire on Sunday night Monday morning of last week
Every thing in The store including goods books and pspera
was consumed 1t supposed been the work of
ipcendary Mr. Hail thinks the loss between 600 and
s5 0O0 II falls heavily upon two worthy men,
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We are indebted T. H. Averett Esq, for his speech
The Homestead bill. Mr. Averettis sterling States Rights
Democrat and takes the constitutional ground for objection
the merits and constutiouay of the measure, glad
10 see able and wachu guardian of the constitu
tona rights and interests of the old States and of the whole
people, occupy elevated position in Congress Long may
he remain in that position where he is needed His princl
pes his character and his ability, make him eminently
and confidence of the democrats of Virginia have placed
himf-Aerand,ta Age.
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CENTRAL RAIL ROAD,

We are requested state a the cars on ms roao on
fcr Monday the 2Gth ns will leave the Depot In THIS
ctv al eg O'clock A. NJ instead of o'clock, the hour OF
| Dresent,
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WHISKEY FRAUD.-A barrel of Ohio whiskey arrived
at New York few days ago. which gagged gal
Ions the purchaser measured the and found
orv thirty The fraud is accomplished by giving
scoopcd in the opposite the bung admits the
aers rod 10 the desired depth.
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BURNING OF A STEAMBOAT AND LOSS OF LIFE.
New ORLEANS APRIL 20-The steamer Pocahon,as bound
from Arkansas with 1850 bales of cotton burnt
erday TO tho waters edge Boat and cargo total loss
She was insured for Sl4 000 former sheriff Of Arkansas
lady and her three children, 6remen and chamber.
maid perished
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Tbe bill authorizing The corporation of the Guy Of pau
more 10 lend its aid for The completion OF Inc MOI '""eS
tparkersburr) Rail Road, has passed Oo'h HOUSES
| Tho MARYLAND Legislature, and Is now law.
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From the Wilmington IN c. Journal. ]
nEM0ER ATTIC REVIEW

The Democratic Review for March on our table, and is
decidedly fast periodical although rather slow in coming
Its leading article is headed Congress- tho Presidency and
Reviow is bitter in the extreme and has dnshng
spashine and flashing vein Of savagery which makes it p
quaint a pepper sauce, and with little really nutritious
qualities Ii is down upon certain gentlemen the shady
side of fifty denominaed in the fashionable slang of the
old Feges," and it, or rather its present popetos nrp
ercey upon their predecessors who old Fogies asd
That progress is essential know, and that
republic progress soon its liberties in dange
but confess had supposed progress
advance-some improvement upon predecessors-not
the total abandonment of all the advantages be derived
from the lessons which their experience might furnish
is much easier down than build up much easier
denounce than to construct and this think the Democra
tic Review will discover Folks able Secretary of State
and the distinguished gentlemen who in tho Cabinet
presided The War and Treasury Departments well
as the gentleman who essentially Identified with the
alliance in ISL stamp him bo as ns nd
compished dplomast and can hardly be repard
ed BY the American people imbece "Od Fogy" and
yet these men, TO w Buchanan, Marcy, Robert Walker
Cass and such like those against whose character and
standing the democratic Review runs such muck 1t
only find one with any Of common sense and
that Judge Douglass very clever talented and worthy
geneman-worthy certainly of discreet advocate
But we presume the Review good speculation, and
KICKS up fuss will get readers and subscribers from
accordance OF sentiment at least from curiosity.
DAGUERREoTYPEs.-wh these pictures were frs,
aAeh ny where 30 detective in style ana appearance
very hte interest was felt with regard TO them But the
Iesess energy OF American talent in the rcmar-
kaee Invention OF Dnguerrc than sme The even II WINS
left 10 conn'rymen carry the to in, GREATEST nerfe
ton notwithstanding neiehbors across The waters
tend that there is much in tho which is hioh
propous TO the taking of fine Dapuerrcn,ypes. Chief
among the operators of this country wheburs who
Gallery in this city, as may be shown by admirable MIC
lures taken from nature of Niagura Falls which were
wards cen, TO the Worlds Fair His establishment as We
noticed by stroll through the other day. has recently been
materially enlarged and also improved By the aid Of
an additional skysh particularly adapted for the instanta
neous taking of the licensees of children Mr. Metca the
polite and accomplished manager of the Gallery enabled
10 take ikenesses with the accuracy spirit Of m yet
aetan The sisiter but very short time. In the Gallery
mere may be seen large number Of the prominent Of
the country and those who wish TO see the Presidential
odates face TO face" have opportunity of doing So
oy calling at Whitehursts; and oil who desire likeness de-
void OF stiffness, sharp outline and artistic in effect
should call and see Metcalfe.-[ Richmond Wing.
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DROWNED.-Two negro drowned in Mr..
Daniel Kites midam on the Shenandoah river In Page
county, Saturday evening last Five negro
deayuing in canoe, when became unsteady up
Set and Of the five drowned. They had been
dnsing ardent Spirits and The who drowned had
unfortuna ely taken much.
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The numerous friends of Robert G. R'cs hsqa -
from Prince George and Sury will regret 10 "ae ~
lies dangerously ill., of pcurisy at his residence IN tue '
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-04-27

Rev. Lewis Eicheberger, of Winchester mas we 'a'"
been chosen Professor Of Theology In the ESahg'''
ran Seminary at Lexington, S. c.
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of some importance is present pending before
his honor Judge Scarburg in the Circuit Court Of Luw and
Equity for the county Of Elizabeth City, at the instance Of
James S. French VS.. the United States. The Plaintiff
secretion shores Old Point Comfort, The govern.
eslss il upon the ground that by the cesson and deed
grant from the State they entitled 10 IT, The subject
deliberately and ably argued yesterday preliminary
lion made BY the defendants file special plea setting
forth their title by S. s. Baxter Esq., late Attorney General
for the Commonwealth the part of the plaintiff, and BY
Mr. District Attorney Joynes and James Lyons ESQ., of
The City Of Richmond, for the United States.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-04-27

Land Warrants in fair demand IN I've" io'A' NV w
supply is moderate Sales OF lou aese' :. Wv 49,
acrrs a, s5s to 60; 40 acres at SIS TO 81 oach.
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TURdor.
Fatal. RENCONTRE

We regret learn that MIR. William Longerbeam res
pectable citizen OF Loudoun county, his death from
injuries inflicted by the hands of James Wiley These gen
emen both resided on the mountain the Clarke line
and the particulars of the rencon,re communicated US
beams leave his fathers employ and work for him at the
business Of coopeng Longerbeam had previously sold
Mr. Trsslc lot Of barrels and charged that the
son and Wiley had stolen portion and sold hcm
1mo to Trissle On these facts being communicated &c
Longerbeam he was advised to get his home
refused come and ,hereupon Longerbeam went in our
suit, and found Wiley and his in the cutting lin
ber AS soon as they together alteration ensuet
and Wiley struck OF Longerbcam with crow which mar
rowy grazed his head. and then threw mallel ut him
which mashed in his skull Longerbeam lived for day
TWO, Notwithstanding, informed, his head lit
orally broken TO pieces. Wiley had been arrested
the latest accouns- Charesto,rn Spir1 of Jegerson
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DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN PORTSMOUTH
AT meeting of the Democracy of Portsmouth, hold in the
Town Hail. Wednesday evenings April l4th, 1852, VIM NJ
Levy, Esq, was called TO the cha ard VIM. Gleason up
pointed Secretary
The object Of the meeting being stated by the Chair or
motion of Geo. w Grice il unanimously
Resolved That the Democracy Of Portsmouth approve OF
the suggestion of the Democracy OF Sury, 10 hold Con
vention of tho first Congressional District in the
Suffolk on 10Th day Of May next for the purpose OF ap
non,ing delegates attend the National Democratic Con
yention TO be held in Baltimore and that the Democracy
Portsmouth be and they hereby appointed delegates
that Convention.
Resolved That the delegates appointed By This meeting b:
and The are hereby instructed 10 oppose the expression OF
any preference for the Presidency by that Convention
On motion of James Tompkins,
Resolved, Tina, County Convention be held In the vii
aee OF Deep Creek Saturday the 24th inst o'clock
for the purpose of nominating candidate 10 DC run by the
party for The Office OF Clerk.
Resolved That the Democracy Of the town be and they
are hereby appointed delegates TO that Convention.
Resolved That the Democrats Of the county be requested
70 send delegates to the said Convention.
On motion Of Alr Jordan,
Resolved That the proceedings Of this meeting be pub
shed in the Daily Pilot and Transcript the Southern Argus
and Daily News Norfolk aud the Enquirer, Richmond.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
WIN. Al. LEVY, Chairman.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-04-27

JACK Stevens recently lodged In the jail for robbng the
Portsmouth Bank escaped from tho jail of that town
Saturday nehtlast
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SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CoNvENTIc

SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CONVENTION
The Georgetown Republican states that Chancellor
has expressed his determination attend the
ing OF the State Convention so eaed) considering it
less much the people Of the State expressed them
selves opposed separate secession the ballot box in
tober last,
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EXECUTION OF REED AND CLEMENS.

The awful Of the law carried into ELECT yes
,erday on the bodies of these unfortunate scamen They
were taken from The city Jail about II O'clock by the Mar
shall and conveyed in wagon TO the gallows "hch mao
been erected few hundred yards rear OF the City Aims
House. Four companies of volunteers the Greys, the
Young Guards the Montgomery Guards, and the Light
Drayoous) hud been ordered by the Governor and
the Marshal and his prisoners to the place Of
cu,on On arriving at the gaows the irons were taken
Off of the prisoners. Prayers then said-the pr
soners shook hands with the clergy and their friends near
them-the rope then I'D usted around their necks the
caps attached their black robes drawn their
prisoners Stood pulled aside and the platform fell the
prisoners falling with it, the distance Of about four foot and
thus suspended (about four feet from the goun after
king few slight struggles life extinct in their
bodies After hanging about half hour the bodies were
taken down. placed in cons and conveyed to the place Of
burial, just in rear Of the Aims House.
The prisoners nude confessions and said very little at
the scaold except few the reverend corgy
who attended thcm and which naudible any not
on the platform with In passing from the jail TO the
place of execution he distance of about milc) they were
absorbed prayer and died. all appearance resigned to
their sad fate.
1t supposed execution witnessed by at least
three thousand persons The hills around covered
by vast mu,ude-of all ages, sexes and conditions
slave convicted of the murder Of Mr. W. P Jackson whose
execution had been fixed for yesterday has been eped by
the Governor till the 7lh May.
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MARRIED.

MANNED Thursday, 22d Instant BY the R:y MITCHELL
ford ID. d MI JSO p. CLARK, snd MISS LUCY e. H'S
daug htsr Of Mr. c. G. Nehslls all Of his city
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correspondent al San Francisco writes that there
symptoms OF serious difficulty at Sonora
The French expedition which lief, San Francisco short
time ago professed purpose Of making gold discove
ries but was really bent revoluonzing that country
and establishing an independent government with no ides
OF being annexed TO the Government Of The United States
The Cafonans are much annoyed by this movement and
talk OF getting an expedition of thousand Americans
10 take possession of Sonora and drive French The
inhabitants of that country anxious TO be independent
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-04-27

MORMONS-Scyeral hundred English Scotch anu :" e'''
Momons lately arrived ST. Louis, on thelr way - O
Salt Lake ship recently cleared from Llve'poO'' "".i
no less than 800 Saints called board Inc
Nom nism is truly extraordinary Nothing seems
il is said that TWO thirds of the population Oh
have become i1ormons and will leave for Inc wy y ~
Salt Lake during the present spring.
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LATER FROM HAVANA AND ST DOMINGO
New YoRK APRIL 23-The steamer Cherokee arrived 70
day. in four days and half from Havana She brings nd
vices from ST Domingo which state thu, the coronation of
would probably be postponed altogether N'1
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A STRINGENT REMEDY.

The county Of Loudoun like perhaps every other county
in Virginia. is with lazy, worthless cass of Free
Negroes who incubus npon the communities in
which they live and upon the county for their sup
port. The county of Loudoun, have therefore d.
rected he published in tho newspapers of the county, the
Of hundred more, who have failed pay
their for the last year. and through the High Sheriff.
"Odered That the said Free Negroes, severay be hired
by the Sheriff of this county, for such time will su
fee less Than 10 cents day raise the said
which they respectively charged with commission
Ave per cent. TO the said officers.
pursuant 10 the above order Of court the persons there
in named will be exposed public hire in front OF the
Court House DOOR in Leesburg, Saturday, the Path day
this month";
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which woulJ not only be saving of $3.50 90
But produce in Thirds lees time the desired result
thereby the sooner ann the and qudac the debt All
States North and South OF embarkng i'll internal in
complete the in the shortest possible time
Last Year. Maryland placed her Railroad 5000 workmen
and 1000 horses The New York and Erie Canal 36O miles
in length completed in eight years at the expense OF
eight millions of dollars; in addition 10 which the Champaign
and Oswego Canal 1872 miles in length was completed IN the
time thus find 1872 miles Of canal commenced and I'M
sed in space eight years. all corsumnnted at the ex
ncnse of the State Compare the above with the expense
Of our James River and Eanawa Canal and The time already
.neut on it. and must convince any observer Of defect in
our system OF internal improvement This delay is detr
mental to the interest of State md every individual in
the Commonwealth II is desirable complete our three
roads in the s,orcs possible time. Means should be raised
10 eec, this end and IL is be hoped that the Legislature
will seriously take the under their consideration and
nroyds facilities for the accomplishment of desirable an
object the salvation and esu5cation OF The good Old
Commonwealth. AFolCE.
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CIRCUIT COUR1.-Judge Crump, pre,ding.-ThIs
Court in the midst Of its criminal business Thursday
of which has yet abundance perform before the end
of the term We endorse The remarks Of neghbor o!
the Republics that thus far have Judge dis
patch business with greater facility and eaae than
Judge Crump; and while he maintains the striccst
order and dccoum in his court, believe express the
united opinion OF tho bar when say he enjoys their entire
confidence
BARTON b. BEACH, young OF twenty years OF age,
arragncd in tho criminal dock Thursday and put upon
,ul before impartial jury of his coun,rymen,
an indictment against him for bursariousy entering the
stoehouse in the night ,ime of Messrs Kent Paine &
Kent, in October last and feonousy taking thererom
amount of goods.
There being three indictments against Beach, he was
first tried upon the charge Of entering the store OF
Messrs Kent, Payne g. Kent. The jury brought In a
verdict of guilty and assessed his Of confinement in
the Stale Penenlury at three years He was then ar
ragned upon the second Indictment charging him with fe
burglary The jury brought in verdict of guilty and I'D
ded another year the OF his confinement The Com
monwealhs Attorney them with the consent OF the court
entered u noc proseGui to the third Indictment.
James Martin, charged with killing Thomas AFRICAN, on
the l4th of March last placed trial. Council
for the ommonweah Jno B. Young, ESQ.,, for the prison.
err B. B. Minor, Esq. Without argument from Counsel,
the jury retired for short time, when they returned into
and announced that they could agree upon
dict The sheris then in and the jury given to
their charge for the night