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

Nj Maue proposes 10 give grand STArs BALL at the
Theatre Ia honor of the dayprovded he shall receive prior
TO the 10Th February, sufficient number Of subscribers
% EACH justify tho enterprise The State Ball on the
last 22d February the handsomest and most agreeable
ever given In Richmond We have no doubt that the pro-
posed Ball WILL the auspices and good taste Of the
present energetic manager be still more brilliant and de.
ughtul We hope to SEQ The members of the Legislature
and the citizens come and BY their subscriptions
and attendance give spirit and success to the celebration OF
70 blessed holiday We call attention to Mr.. Maulss id.
ysytissmsnt.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-30
SPLENDID VIRGINIA SHEEP.

We have In the hands Of friend Dr.. Funston, Of
tho State Senate beautiful specimen Of wool clipped from
the ne sheer of the Cotswod breed owned by Col j. W.
Ware of the county of Clarke The fleece from OF those
splendid sheep weighs eighteen poundshas silky ap
psarance and Is of the hnes softest texture Some of
Colonel Wares "Cotswolds' were winners Of the high
pr1es of the Royal Agricultural Society Of England.
Col Ware every prize for which he commended at the
Baltimore Fair last Autumn. tlavng thus beaten all Eng
sn the United States too for four years in succession
be may fairly claim have the best flock Of sheep In the
world. Having the Coils sumptuous table enjoyed HE
magnificent mutton and also the finest fruit peaches
c!aly, which have in Virginia we take plea
10 giving this hurried notice of Col. WIS great agri.
cultural But also tito shew what may be
done In Virginia by udcous management and sil-and to
call the attention Of sheep rasersnow getting TO be
important and valuable clemen, of agricultural industry
to tho fact that they may obtain In Virginia. tho finest
breeds Of sheep in the world without going gu, of Virginia.
40 has been 20 fashionable
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-30

TO THE LEGISLATURES OF VIRGINIA..
Gentlemen In the Reorganization OF the County Court
system whilst fixing the 10 be allowed IA Magistrates
Tor their services yo should forget that part w0r
Inv and deserving body Of men THE old Jusces have aborcd
and served the public under the expectation that
uer they would rewarded for their tolls by the profits
the shcty. The organic law defeats this hope. Is
i, not then fair Just and reasonable that you should
sime provision reward the unrcquted a5ors ri old AMI
faithful public servants Your ingenuity devise
plan TO accomplish this object without dermen /, The pub
lie veal Reason Justice and good iata require this
your hands, und appreciation 81 the people will sanction
il ARlSrIDES.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-30

At meeting Of members OF Congress- to make preimns
ny arrangements for Congressional celebration of
23d Of February upon the principles Of Washngtons
Farewell Address," MI Brooks of New York b,ias in The
chair aud Mr. Porter Of Missouri acting as Secretary the
following gentlemen appointed committee Of arrange
mens viz: Msssrs. Stephens Of Georgia. Bsyy Of Virgil
MIA Stany Of North Carolina Durham Of Indiana Apple
too Of Massachusetts, Polk of Tennessee and Miner Of Yer
mout.
Tas following 10 .hs COMMITTEES Of correspondence: :
Messrs. Bssel Of Illinois, Haws Of New York. Smith OF
Alabama, Evans Of Maryland and Howard of Texas.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-30
OF NE ENGulreT.

To the Voters OF tho County OF Henrico
Fellow solicitation Of many friends from
various parts of the County, present myself before you
candidate for the Shertfay under new Constitution
and desire simply say that have been acting Msgis
your services for thun years and
now, will appear from the records Of County BY quail
ifcation, the senior, bu, one, of our Magistraey.
The manner in which have performed my official trust
leave for Others dscide-and for you TO Determine by
your votes, If the Loborer Is ,o,thy Of his Hire
respectfully, GEORGE d. SAVAGE.
Laurel Grove January TO- ls52-l,c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-30
LOUISIANA u. S. SENATOR.

We learn from Charleston tina. P. Benjamin. Esq, whig
has been elected by Louisiana Legislature u S. Senator
six year, from the 18th March, 1885, In place Of Mr. Downes
the present Senator from that State Mr. Downes voted for
The Compromise and had boldly and ably fought for that
measures and the Wings who had majority in the Legisla
ture had fine opportunity show the honesty OF their
fssons making the Compromise the sole test by reeec
ing Mr.. Downes Democra, though he With the pow
In their hands however they easily forgot all their fine words
of favor towards Dir D. which really used by them to
ossa the eloquent Soue his colleague and to set the Lou
isana Democracy by the ears; and in eecng booded
Wing they that their talk about the Union
and the Compromise all idle BREATH and that party with
them overruled all other considerations This result should
open tho eyes all Democrats acting with the "Union par
y tho hollowness Of Wing professions, and should in
duco them 10 return to their old association with the
Democracy tho only party Of the Union and the Con-
air
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-30

In the House OF Delegates Tuesday last Mr. Segar Of
eTed resolution, which adopted, ordering the printing
Of 5000 exa copies OF the Report of the Board OF Public
work,- the concluding portion of which document
publish In this mornings paper:
In presenting the resolution, Mr. SEGAR said that knowing
the general repuguancs of the House order the printing of
copies of documents unless of extraordinary merit
and Importance he would state for the information Of ouch
uf The members as had had occasion examine the
port referred 10 IN the resolution, that he, Mr. 81 had with
much care examined it, and that in his Judgment It
quesonahy of the abes, and striking State pa
pers had emanaed from the Executive desk Of the
Comnonwe AZ exposition of the mighty capacities OF
this great State of and of The OF internal
in developing those capacities their highest
extent II pspe of commanding excellence and an ar
gun,ent Of irresistible power. comprehensive and
sta.csmanh. Nhibon ani vndcaton OF the great do
nssc n:.:,s. Of the Stale, he had from any
w.t1.: For QUE he Dir. 81 had been Instructed
It's teachings struck by Its original views and cheered by
The result, Of lis reasoning No patriotic Virgnian could
read 1t without satisfaction. The general circulation
OF II among the people. he believed, would do in
hnite good by making them better acquainted with the
vast resources OF the State and stimulating the onward
march OF that policy which the only agency and cond
ton OF their iG and glorious development. Particularly
would he scatter II broadcast among the people of Elstern
Vgnia that its telling data and harmonious reasoning
might enghen them IN regard The true interests OF the
State and the best mode OF advancing those interests bril-
liant results He hoped the copies large as was the
number, would DO ordered
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-30

The "Unon" Convention In Alabama adopted resolutions
.miar In many respects the Georgia platform, and
posed the intervention" doctrine. They took grounds
against sending delegates either the National Democratic
Wing Conventions and appointed eight delegates to
National "Union" Convention which they recommend to be
held Washington the second Monday 10 June. They
xlso selected Union candidates for Presidential electors
Tho Convention IL described very small body and not
calculated 10 make much impression at the South.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-30

-. y.
Hho!esa!c Frtct7 turreat by Wm. IT, BrOru
TOBACCO-Ncw lugs from 50 to So common lenf from
to .; good 'Tomo 3otoI 'O iac old manufacturing from
! 50 10 So
WHEAT-Eed SIC; white 81. 10 95c
FLUUR-Si y.
CORN-65 cents.
OAfS--i3 cents.
PLASFEk-Gronnd 81 81, lump scarce-as&ing 81 81 To
rive.
Sales of q hi5 o Tobacco 20 OF la,s and oe com,o,
al, by MM H. BRowS, within the last few days: Dr. A.
ich!c Abcnlare hhd-. Tugs at 50 TO- a, 3 20 ~
10, nj 81 at 50 AT 4 S. aud at 3 MIR Garland
tiarh AlbemnIle, hhds Tugs, at 50 50 and at TO- Mr.
Farley Marshall, Ahematc hhds at IS 3d. and leaf
Il 90. Mr. +. g. Wingied, AI5enaf" hlls lugs | AZ
a l0and at a. Mr. SAM G. Burnley A!ben,aHe : hhds
'uga al 81 81, and at 80 Nlr. Isaac D. Easlry Abe
Iarle, hh!s ugs AT 50 80, ami leaf ats 20 Mr. T.
Nilholt, tlbc,ar", h!s Tugs at So CO. common leaf
Il .. and ain. Nh Jesse Garth, A5cmare . hide !ugs
al SO 20, anu at 10, old ,obacco at g.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-30
COMMERCIAL aEU0RD.
WHOLESALE PRICES CURRESI

THURSDAY, JANUARY ~.
TOBACCO--Ihe receipts Of lob tcco since las.
report have been large aud general prices are fifty cents
over.
Monday last: hhis J. H. Taylor common lug4 and COM
non leaf, 80 &c. 49, 80, 20 So 50, so AMI 1902
nhds. Mts. A. G. iritin, common 50 40 and lair Leaf
TO- 80 hhds. OF old looacco mostly leaf IS 50 So
''' - '' n. NJ. MARTIN < co
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. white IS cts; Rcd 90 cts
r'LOUR.-Nc!mond 571 10 81 81; Scotsvie s, So
CURN.-65 cents--in demand.
CORN MEAL-G5 70 ccnts-lul!.
OirS-35 10 cents per O@shc!
HiE-75 10 80 ccnts.
FlsH-iIsrrnss, No. \ .::at 81 a ~. Cross s.
Roe S6aS6 Is; M.c&er:l, NJ. ), 3iS; No. 5sS st
No. SJh ShllaJne III market.
LAitD-New, in barrels "a 81 c,s.; kegs 10 cts
EACON-primc new Baltimore sides 81 10 cents
Shoulders 9 Ga
CJfFEE-pIime no~' crop Lasuayra ss esntsi Rio
good to prime SA u 81.
SUGAR-New Orleans a 6s cents Porto Rico 6.a
MoLAsSES.- swee, Cubai is held ut 20 cts. New Or
leans, so 81 cts.
LIME--Salcs from wharf 81 from st,,resla
SAf.T-From store 81 so; sales from wharf SIX
dAf -Nofthefn, In bales--irom wharf 81 from sto!e
SrEEL-A!nerican Jiscrcd 81 O5 to 10 per ION
tON-Pig Iron S24 TO 80, according to quality; Swsea
S95 per ton English So rredegar Richmond nan!uc,ory
CANDES-Spcrn Candies Basic; TulIow lon II; nrlrs
Patent 3c Almantinc Is perlo Jacksons patent !!c
SOAP-Rchnpnd and New YORK 81 aGc
SPlRlTS-Cognuc Brandy 81 Is 325; Rochelle 81 nm
So American proof 33c i proof 50a5s Apple scarce 55c
Richmond Rcclifed Whisky IS cents; IS f. Ram q
4 % cts. Cincinnati whskcy "a to 2is cts.
GUANO-Peruvian SAT So; Palagunan SIS 90 ne,
ton Of 1000 lbs.
SOLE iom!ock tanned, good, l3al5G cts
damaged l0al3 cts.
RlCE--New crop 3S cents.
COTrON-l2a Us cents
NAILS-3 a 81 cts.
OIl.S-Spcrn, winter 10 1877 c; SIMMER lUs l5e,s
whale GJl65c cene 55a6O Linsecd sOnsSc Tanners
= Is per barrel.
HlDES-Circc satcdi n :. cents psrl5 CalfsniteIT5
cts to 81 each.
$HOT-5x n d cents pcrIb.
Observation-Disclosures At "a cts. pcr h.
TEAS-mpcrla i3aI3c per b.. Gnnpowdcr IS q cts;
Youn. Tyson 30a75c; Black IS IL 60 c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-30
"REaDINGs OF SHAKESPEARE"

We are happy that at the UnoSersas Church.
on Monday night next, Miss Upton will read the play OF
amlet" The large portion of the community who never
visit the Theatre will thus have fine opportunity OF enjoy
ng the magic power and beauty of the immortal Bard repro
duced from the lips of Of their intellectual coanrymen
Miss U. brings highly commendaory letters from some Of
our citizens, In Washington-and her readings nave
been handsomely noticed by the Northern press AS spe'
cmen give tho following from the Bangor (Me) Demo-
erat ,,
Miss UProS's REApises.On Monday Of las, week, Miss
Upton read "As you like IT. at the Court House. Sh. was
listened to with attention and pleasure She has great COM
pass Of voice. and her sudden transitions of tone from one
character 10 another admirably managed We do not
concur In the criticism which places her chief excellence IN
,be femae par, Her masculine approximations struck
a. remarkably fine. The illusions produced by her voice.
ne much aided by the play of her counenancs on which
distinctly pictured oil the emotions oil the speakers
UnrdA ahn
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-30

The U. s. Supreme Court has decided that the wheeling
bridge as an obstrucon shall be removed 80 far elevated
ma TO he no obstruction smoke pipes and mass OF the
river or craft, 1t is suspension bridge OF two spans and
does not admit Of draw. As there are only about
half dozen steamboats, with pipes too tall for the bridge
and as movement has been made in the Pennsylvania Le
cature 10 have the suit dismissed wenduge the hope that
some compromise may be effected as to save this splendid
work md rrent convenience 70 the public.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-30
MISS CUSHMAN,

On Wednesday night, played Romeo with great spirit and
fidelity nature. We have rarely admirable
performance OF difficult character. Mrs. Potter also
won surels "Juie," and was warmly applauded She
never fails do her part The whole play OF the most
beautiful and interesting the dramatic list well per-
formed, with one or two exceptions.
Tonight Miss Cushman will play the great character OF
Queen Katherine, for which her extraordinary dramatic
powers fully adapted 1t ia her last appearance and
there will doubtless be large house, 10 speed the parting
guest.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-01-30

Since we annauneed The Douglas Trade &c
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-11-26
Local Intelligence.

THE COURTS. Yesterday being Thanksgiving
day. all the courts adjourned out of respect the
mendation of the Governor No business was transacted
CONCEALED WEAPoNs.-Cornelius Smith was
arrested yesterday in the Second District for carving
concealed weapons
BING.-Andrew Grass is under arrest in
the Second District the charge of having stabbed
slave Isaac. The case has not yet been examined.
RECORDERS Court, FIRST DISTRICT, Idle
and Worthless. Eliza Sickles arrested at p NJ.
Wednesday Gravier street. drunk and disturbing the
peace Being unable to give good account of herself
she was sent to the Work house for three months
COUNTERFEIT MoNEY.-Keller Morrow, ar
ragned on the 18th instant charge of having passed
two spurious Mexican dollars to George Frarre know
ing them to be bad had his examination yesterday and
no prosecutor appearing, was discharged.
BTTER.-George Shields was arrested at 10
O'Clock on Wednesday night on the charge of stealing
bottle of bters from Faveys coffee Grod
Poor George 10th to take up his soourn again the
hotel of Captain Worral, from which he had but lately
to shift the responsibility from his shoulders but it
of avail positive and he sentenced to be
for the of six months in the secluded
and industry promoting institution of Hevia street.
.LEwD AND ABANDONED. -Bridget Melville was
yesterday sent to the Workhouse 60 days. charge
of vagrancy in all its variety of shapes.
BEAsTLY DRUNK.-Owen Rafferty, for being
found beasty drunk at an early hour Thursday morning
Delord street. had to pay fine of So wag OF re-
porter at elbow insists that the epethet beastly
applied to an intoxicated bped is not only msnomer,
but is insult to any and all respectable quadrupeds
and that it is only when is beastly sober u that
the habits of animals are illustrative of his condition
FAMILY TEA-PARTY.-James and Catherine
Mallory for being drunk and disturbing the pre-
cncts of Religious street, at 10 o'clock Wednesday
night were fined 81 SO each Thomas Merritt for like
offence at the hour Perddo street. was mulcted
havior John Powers for disturbing Julia street So and
Marshall ReddEgton and Thomas Walsh for chunk of
an amateur set-to on st. Thomas street at l o'clock
Wednesday afternoon had both to give bonds for future
good behavior.
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We are indebted to the officers of the mail steamer Flor
ida for Mobile papers. .l-. -.

scaEwslENs BENEVOLENT AssooIATIoN-This association
celebrated its second anniversary yesterday by
sion, and by Grafton at the Mechanics Institute
The procession formed at O'clock under the direction
of Mr.. Henry Bier Grand Marshal The members wore
the blue scarf of the association decorated with star
and accompanied by several bands of music. marched
through the principal streets of the city Before them
was borne banner with appropriate devices with the
motto "Onward and upward" Although the day was
unpropous and the rain fell in torrents the procession
was large, numbering about three hundred They
fine looking body of men, and made imposing display
At the Mechanics Institute, where number of citizens
had assembled Bier introduced to the visitors and the
association the orator of the day Christian Roseus Esq
Mr. Roselius forward and after thanking the soci-
ETY. for the honor they had done him in selecting him
address them this interesting OCCASION proceeded to
deliver discourse the dignity of labor" The ad-
dress of the speaker characterized by much
reasoning. the result of practical experience
full hour and listened to throughout with pleased at
tention. The procession then left the Hail.
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Arrivals at the Principal Hotels.

EERANDA. JKAgee AIobile strother Shepherd
Dnmm' nd, eneaud, Dr. Hagan, o; Sharpe T l.
srkens and lady Tor and Moore Moore Smith,
sa5Go Th1s Conner Balize King Mpndy NJ Langhon
Mrs II Deakin G; McLang, Swan Fife, Z
Turner La.
ChrisP Reb-r Gsddes 9; Allen, Hail. MeEIat-. and
LADY, Mca,ten and LADY,, McHaen, Iandez II
L.; Simpson, Tenn Bartlett and lady ass DuBreu
Mo Mrs n Lol and three children, Coast Mr. and Mrs
and two children Green seryce M
Brngin, X II Filford, Coas =
CITY lie Barnes Walker Deony Thos MCrinde VIM
Hairs Mex mney La A Canron and lady, Mundy o p
Gen C Taylor
ARCADE Jas Smith, Ala Dnnsby Teras; L Bates o;
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BUREAU DIES CosiMISsAIRES DE LA
DETTE CONSoLlDEE DE LA NOUvELLE-ORLEANS


En- vertu de la 37eme section de racte de 10
Legislature de PEtat de Ia Louisiana nuG pour
Vile de Ia NouveieOeans
nsraon de Afs" appouytle Fever 1882
la vile de Ia Nouvele Orleans Incorporation de la vile
de Lafayette Ia vile dc la Nouvee Orleans approuve
1882 ct dams but de foni ve
premiere secone eft tosme Municipalities vile
Des Submissions cacei6es
tauI dhtra rqutab les
obligations de aucenne vi DIES PREMIERE
Municipalities ct vile de Lafayette VILE
DE LA NoUVELLE-oRLEANS POUR LA soMME DE MILE
PIASTREs cHACUN DATE DU Ter JULIET 1884, PAYABLES
DAMS QUARANTE ANS bureau du Torier
des de SIX payabes
la vile de NswYork, lie Ter Juliet
les ntsres les obligations ofertes echapge
des.u seron acule usquu 1885, epoque
nterets les bons Ennis commencement.
Les Submissions seron sndossees fe pour hange
etc., 0uvertes lie qusrem und chaque
Novembre 1852
Lea rejeter pae on en- tota
lite les Submissions oHertes.
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AID. cRossMAN, Marie.
O. DEBUYs, Contr6leur.
W. II. GARLAND, Tresorier.
W. CONVERSE President Cme de Finances du Con des
Aldermen.
H. PLACE, President Cousei des As
tants- Aldermen
A. LAYET, secretaire. % Oct 90,
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lsB- WING MASS MEETING-STATE ELECTION
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Of this petty persecution and tho maintenance
lot his rights is the vindication of the national
honor. We believe in the magnificent sentiment
of Henry Clay, that g the colors that float from
tho mast head should be the credentials of our
seamen," and that there is no safety to us but in
the rule, that g all who sail under the flag mot
being enemies) are protected by the flag We
believe with him, that &c scheneper the sacred
rights Of an american freeman are assailed,
al hearts ought to unite, and every arm
should be 6rdced to uindicafe his cause" And
we believe that the cause of Che American citi-
zen, the cause Of !" seamen's rights is to-day
as sacred as it was when the great states
man, forty years ago, spoke so grandly and elo-
quently in their championship, and left an echo
in his words which rings yet in the heart of
every true American, and cast blaze of light
in his glorious sentiments, revealing to every
American eye the path which leads to the vim
dication Of American honor. The voice of the
great dead may well be the national inspiration
Of the present.
We are not in favor of unnecessary wars
Wars are always great evils. They are checks
upon national progress and prosperity. They
are reclamations Of the past upon the present
They cost life and treasure But, if nation fail
to vindicate its rights and honor, there will be
twenty wars upon her shoulders, where she need
have borne only one. In questions of national
rights and honor, the part of valor is not only
commendable, but it is the part of real prudence,
the surest bond of peace.
We hope to find principles and sentiments such
as We have recorded, recognized by our Govern
ment, and acted upon. There may be reason
to question the correctness of the despatch on
which we comment. We hope we may shortly
have substantial grounds in support Of the
doubt, and we hope we shall have no more of the
farce of steaming Purser Smith to and from the
Havana, to know that in him American citizen
ship is regularly insulted and outraged We
have heard it rumored that the ablest and most
Cabinet has emphatically declared that we
should, at once, seek one point, to prevent
collision and maintain peace. That point is,
that we should no longer be compelled to quietly
digest the Captain Generals cool, stereotyped
reference to the Court of Madrid, thousands of
miles of, for all explanation of his acts, often
sive or injurious to American citizens that he
should send first for his authority to do such
acts, and his Government through and in him
be held strictly responsible thereafter Wehope
the Administration will realize this statesman
like idea, and thus grace and enrich its last
hours of existence with honor to itself and
usefulness to the country