Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-30


Stevenson with unworthy means or motives His lf'en1s
ny point with pride to the history ohs life this respect
The House Of Delegates yesterday ordered the printing OF
5000 extra copies of the very able and interesting report Of
Ex-Governor Floyd Presden, Of the Board of Public Works
We shall present 1t to our readers in few days.
COL Payne Todd died in Washington week before last at
The age of about seventy He the son OF the late
Mrs Madison and for tme the private Secretary
of President Madison and subsequently, was Secretary OF
Legation of the United States Commissioners when the tea-
~ of Client was concluded.
Mr. Walsh writes from Paris that "Exravagancein dress,
as have heretofore had occasion to MENTION never was SO
gea, under royalty as since have lived in republic
There are fabrics in silks and sa,ns high TO- &c. and 30
dollars the yard the Dress without making amounts TO
from $500 10 $500"
GOVERNOR BIGLER.-THE COMPROMISE
We copy with great pleasure the following passage from
the able inaugural address of Governor Bge It is worthy
OF the noble democracy of the Keystone State in whose
name i, is spoken Contrast these views with tho declaa
rims and conduct of Ex-Governor Johnston OF the same
State:
q" am most happy fellow citizens meet yon in my pre-
sent capacity at period when common country is at
peace with all the world and prosperous IN an n
Ty which for time seemed 10 menace Tie s,aoiiy OF the
naona government has becn most fortunately and trust
orally known the compromise measures Inc general ac-
ouesence the several States in this adjustment gives as
OF continued peace Ia the country ana peimanence
o the Union-pcrmancnce that Unlnn the orm,tidn oil
which gave our nation early influence and dignity OF posi-
ton with the other powers OF the earth Her rights have
consequently been respected by all and her wishes heao
viii, profound regard In she has gained high char
acer for military proves and In peace secured the conn
dence of all mankind The justice and beralty OF he In
situations has constrained the oppressed OF every and 10
seek an asylum within her limits and enjoy under the am
ple folds of her national flag political and res ous freedom
"The continuance of these unequaed blessings Is fepen-
dent entirely upon pcpeuity of this great national COM
Dact. and This cun secured by faithful Observance OF
the terms of the constitution under which II was formed
The Union and the Constitution are one and lndVslo'e
The former cannot exist without the latter, and the latter had
no purpose perfect and sustain the former He hefe-
fore who Is for The constitution is against the Cnlen;
and he who would strike al either would commit political
sacrrpe against great fabric sanctioned by Washington
and Franklin The federal constitution must be maintained
and executed 10 all lis parts Is me paramount Ia" OF
e,rh Staff, and is the imperative duty OF their respective
assist in the just and full administration OF
all its provisions TO Congress undoubtedly belongs In the
first instance duty Of making provision 10 carry into
execution the intent Of this instrument; but is the right
duty of the States moving within Inc limits Oh their re-
served rights TO co-operate win the general government IN
this lepmate work They should certainly never attempt by
mems Of their legislation embarrass the administration oi
the constitution Such interference cannot fail TO engender
hostile feelings between the different sections OF me Unon
and if persisted in lead separation OF the States 80
far as legislation of this kind be found on the statute
book OF this State should be speedily repealed OF This
character regard the OF the law OF lo4 pro-
bblna the use Stale prisons for the detention OF fus
tjves from labor whilst awaiting trial. In mat WORK snail
cheerfuy participate as shall also aid as lar as may
properly do so to suppress all attempts 10 resist Inc
lion of the laws of Congress- whether providing for the rem
don OF fsives from labor for other constitutional
purpose The necessity for such action is fully demons,ra-
by the fatal resulting from such an attempt
recently occurring within our own borders.
1.-The loyalty of Pennsylvania to The national Union can.
not be doubted She is rs she ever mas 6een Tor the
Constitution and its compromises She VIII maintain and
execute in letter and spirit the several measures
as passed by Congress on The subject Of slavery
She regards these measures as permanent settlement OF ths
DANGEROUS geographical conflict and will dscounlenance to
the full extent of her influence all attempts al future aga-
tun of III. questions settled by them She has planted her
self on the constitution and guided by lis wise PROVISIONS
will seek ID do Justice all sections OF the country and en-
deavor TO strengthen the bonds of the Union by chershng
relations OF amity and ifaernal Affection between al lis
members. .,..
of the Union You are, confident, abundanily I'M
pressed with its magnitude. Without union our liberties
never could have been achieved without they cannot DC
maintained. With the dissolution OF this national compact
would fall hopes Of the world repuollcanlsn the cause
Of political and religious ibcrty-the peace ana prosperity
Of our pcopc To end then, that It's great blessings may
be and advantages vouchsaied 10 poser IL
becomes the duty all yield patriotic submission to the
consutionay adopted and cherish feelings OF aec
tomato intercourse between the several members OF our eo-
rous Union. Admonishcd so TO DO oy the Immortal WASH
ng,on, let the injunction be regarded each ana an Oh
with Christian fidelity. Let habits Of acting thinking
and sneaknr of the Union though il were indeed the
palladium OF our political safety and prosperity watching
for its preservation with jealous anxey dlscountenanchg
whatever nay suggest even suspicion that II can in any
event be abandoned and Indignantly ownins at The hrst
dawn of any attempt ALLEVIATE any portion OIL our country
together the various parts Then shall we have performed
our whole dutyduy ourselves, our blister States and
to the cause OF repubicansm throughout the world
KOSSUTH, CONSUL HODGE, AND CAPT. LONG.
! The New York Times of Thursday morning publishes a
number of in regard to the reported difficulties on
board The steamer Mississippi Among them is one from
Kossuth 10 Consul Hodge, in which Kossuh rehoarses the
incidents connected with his stay board the Msssisspp
| and then proceeds TO say:
SIN the afternoon hundred boats floating around
tho Mssssipp SINGING national songs Offering garands oil
laurel TO me- garands of mmorIas America and shout.
ING .Hurrahs =! to the republic to the United States OF
America and to myself Called forth by The shouts OF Inc
people / mounted the deck, and uncoyerng my mead,
bowed to thank the people, without speaking one single
word surprised TO see the captain OF the ireatc
walk along the deck Without even waving ms cap 10 ac'
knowledge cheers given 10 America; but my surprise was
still heightened Captain Long accost ME IN feproac.
ing manner that compromising him by staying on dcck
answered hope l will meet generous welcome from
your people also and um sure you would have
pulse it, am IN the very position here. viii in honor
and conscience feel bound thankfully acknowledge every
where the sympathy meet and am confident that your
people and your but approve this and feel
In no way compromised learn that the people of Mar.
settles did in n graceful manncr, cheer The United
States and cheer myself. You knew whom you
received board your ship; md | you beg to be as
sured that have the 'neni OF what due TO you and
convenient, me- Ii app have different views about
what may be thought COMPROMISING 10 your position 80
free you from the embarrassment and entreat you 10 land
me wherever YOU please But long have the honor
to hoard your ship you have 10 command, and your
commands shall be obeyed And left the deck and caus
ed ul my companions do tho The people upon the
boats continued cheer yet for while then went away
peacefully they came without the consolation OF single
acknowledging sign from the Mississippi.
"rhcsc are Inc incidents Of staying in the bay Of Mar
seilcs.
"And yet, sir you pleased TO Judge convenient 10
send word to-day land ,ha also, not directly but by
letter written Captain Long, that your position and the
flag Of tho United States had been compromised by these
| Incidents
"Ths is heavy charge, sir, deeply woundng my honor
and my sentiments Of deepest respect 10 your glorious
land.
III canno. be passed in silence. feel hound In honor to
bring the before the people OF the Uned states and
your Government and entreat their verdict about H.
"But having the firm conviction that wherever meet
free Spontaneous lawful and honorable expression ot what
ever peoples sympathy, bound in honor and in con
science respect with esteem and not TO refuse it thank
fully 10 the other side you being here the oreao
Of your Government which am reverlns with high vene
ration it is my duty TO deliver the Mississippi OF The pre-
sencc myself who by my position seems in your opinion
be who compromises the glorious flag OF the Uni
ted States.
"rberrore though in the solemn manner protesting