Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-03-02
STEAMER BALTIC AT WASHINGTON.

STEAMER BALTIC AL HASliINGlOS.
WAsuIsoToS February 27h.-The steamer Baltic arrived
the mouth of the Potomac o'clock last ri9, m,ng
the from New York in 81 hours. She anchored there
ill this morning and W .i:esarda BY IL O'Clock
to-day where she is lying tho being shallow
10 allow nearer approach 10 the city.
In passing Mount Vernon the tonb Of WASHINGTON, the
Baltic fred ssute of Is guns and passengers all stood
uncovered She made the preest run II Is SAID from Santy
Hook The mouth Of the Potomac that ies ever been
known. The passengers have all been landed a:d uc e
lighted with their trip. The Baltic 10 tho adiruon Of al!
bshoders will be visited BY hundreds who have
before seen q steamship.
The guests were highly delighted with the Potomac river
The Baltic will remain here week ten tays. The
engagements for the reception OF visitors viii be completed
lu-mnrrow.
The steamer George Washington Capt Cor.on Is to per-
FORM regular service between The ship and cities.
Al special meeting Of the Aldermen nnh Connc:, :he
evening IL determined 20 have brilliant banquet In
yiting thereto the officers Of the Bac the naval end cs
sct committees in Congress- and oiher distinguished ec3'
emcn. "a
HORRIBLE MURDER-Ne have to record this morn.
ing murder which makes our very blood cu'cle as "e
wiite. The victim, Mr. William Jackeun was young
Gentleman about nineteen years Of noted for ls anls
hiy industry and in,eI and has e large circle OF
friends and relatives the un!n-y rnd 10 which lie
been brought by endeavurng 10 discharge faithfully tie
duties entrusted 10 his Ins circumstances connected
with this ,heac dr. Jackson was an ovrseer Ia
the tobacco factory of Messrs Walker Harris Under mis-
cha RE negro fellow called jordan Hucter slave the
property OF Pamelia Godscy, who being called
receive correction By Mr. for falling perform his labor
properly offered resistance and seized the cowhde in the
hand Of the ceceasrd Mr. j. in order 10 make the negro
rclinqush his hold tho whip gave him slight kics, wsa
he hurled oil by Jordan who Immediately seized heavy
iron poker living by the stove and with inflicted haw on
forehead of Mr. Jackson the centre racturng the
bone and then made hi. escape This occurred on ecnes
d1y evening and notwithstanding the injury received ny 9T
Jackeon he paid but little attention TO IL walked nome 10
his fathers house tat night his supper retired to bed ns
usual and Thursday morning arose dressed hmse nne
would have returned the factory but for The Intervention
o his mother who persuaded him remain In the house
During the forenoon ho grew worse medical aid was cae
in and every effort made alleviate his suiengs and
s,ore him 10 health He continued grow until Fri
duy morning between 10 aud O'clock when the messenger
| OF death came TO his relief and ended his
Wicker held an inques Friday afternoon and
afe, examining several Witnesses the jury returned as their
verdict that the deceased his death by blow upon
his forehead inflicted by piece OF iron In the hand OF Jordan
Hatcher.
TIC accused is now In the hands of the law aud doubt
no, will speedily meet the his crime richly mer!ts
Richmond Republican.
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
Arripat of the Sten7,.r Prom eticus.
BALTIMORE Feb 2s P. M.-Thc steaW"r l'f'11s'Geus
has arrived New York, with dates "n 's1 iEac6'o To
The 2nd met She brings 23O Passengers. '&ze,'e- '-h
s7'0''00 ~ REV REVOLT OF THE MoRsioNs.
Determination TO Sc: mn q -,c Republic!
The Mormons of the Sa Lake ar" ~ o?sH revolt ssa7s
the Government Of The u States. They have published
Declaration of Independence in which they declare their
determination to establish government OF their Ths
people not only armng to resis; the u S. authorities
but the work OF forfying their main position Is progressing
rapidly.
FROM THE MINES.-The !aers on the Sacramento
meeting with great and unexamr success 30 gess
is the stimulus, that they arc working night anu day.
| u. s. .SENATOR.-Iohn g. Weller Democrat mas 9sen Gi
elected by the Legislature e. s. Senator TO succeed COL
Fremont The Wings made nomination.
CONVICTION FOR NEGRO STEALING, .,
/ 1or,syuIr Frn a4-Cayin Fairbanks, charged win
negro stealing, has been sentenced 70 N'''s"
psnitentiary.