Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-11-04

moving the family very much The good man OF The nous
went TO look for The leak with lighted candle 10 his hand
The moment he opened the door OF small room 10 the lht
story Tremendous explosion occurred which shattered tn
windows broke down partition, and fired The fufnure
1hs cose shows that very intelligent people will sometime
o very foolish things and that when they so nc they ar
uuev to suffer tho penalty of their folly Ii was oos
sct in Dr. Griswold 10 90 searching for gas euk with
burnng torch his hand very slight knowledge oil 10
OF the subtle should have taught him TO oxer
rise caution.
~ ''' NEw HAvEN, Oct. 9th, 1853.
THE ENQUIRER so long leaning upon lis sword has at length
dnvn in defence of the administration The announcement
caused here some disappointment and much pleasure VIVA
hnyo the democracy gain by war upon III Pre5den
Pierce is beyond question capable honest ana aeSoed
The L:onstuton but unfortunate in the elements he ha
drawn around him. His attempt To make 'happy lanlly
on, of the sOnst interests or rather factions whIci
cnmuose his cabinet has led and widespread dsuPpuinl
ment and uneasness the result His message may aud
sincerely will harmonize public sentiment but In do
ing So will draw into open warfare The kites oi party I'M
lender oed factions, claiming 10 be democrats as long a.
they are permitted share The spoils; but, that falling nr
free soIcr nbolonists whatever may promise best fol
The lime being The they nre driven from the ranks
of the old line democrats the better for the success OF cor
rect principles.
IN, democrats of This State perfectly and honoraby
reliable on all national Issues They yield hearty and
open support all the principles OF tho compromise and M
tonal Platforms.
|, wa, not my intention have said thing the sab
cct OF [0tCs but 10 nave congratulated you ana lie Ou
Dominca finding in this country bin agent from you!
Stale aIude MIR. Graham President oil your Board OF
Public Wrks Mr.. Graham is here collecting information
and data various kinds in relation rail road system
would MT any consideration be considered disrGspect
full to elr MIR. Graham The Old Dominion but cannot
refrain rcn expressing the pdcou5 association called into
action by this mission. | thought III the katskil!S and
world renowned Rip Van Wrinkle, "h his nterminate rusty
gum his aten visage his beard OF many years growth
followed By his lean dog approaching after his long sleep
him As regards public improvements regret that YOU are
considered tsro the Rip Van Wrinkle OF the Unonhe
sequence ll Virsnian is rare visitor AIabamlans,
Mssisspan Louisanans, and far Southern people, ure
quite during The summer months but real live
Vrgnian is BOXED upon quite Celestial This should
not be go Your immense territory diversified climate rich
soil equitable atmosphere, heathgying springs aud won
deful mnera wealth, all sealed 10 the outside bara-
ansi but lso be hoped will not long remain So WelooH
forward in l: country with than ordinary interest," TO
The compeni of your Ohio Rail Road The most important
ink this day the chain OF public Improvements oil any In
The Unon will open 10 neaea Underwater The products
the great Wca il will develop your vast mineral wealth.
II will present The great travelling world the Shortest
cheapest safes. heahics and mos beautiful route between
The great Nora and South East and West. You will then
find travellers going South reach The West instead OF by
ways of the Nh present. You will then find your
beautiful valleys and wonderful mountains, visited every
by thousands and thousands OF outside baroaras
and your various watering places The resort OF The great
fashionable void hunting health and pleasure, ntcrchan&
ing civliies 6rming aachnens and cen'entIng unions
with your fair dughers that will obcrate the
dices present existing and The result o intercourse
Let no man. vito cherisbcs The welfare Of TIM DID Dominion
plan Of Improvements No Stale In The Union mas
so much gain or with The ability done so little as P
gina TO keep pace with the progress OF the age
M Graham still fingers in the far East visiting depots
and machine shops md examining with commendable care
all the mnun which give such vust superiority 10 Eastern
roads in economical management speed Salsy ana comfort
ae has made the acquaintance OF many OF The most prac
cpl Of country and collected mass o interesting
and highly valuable niomaon which properly used, "'
duEe into your langud sYsIcm new vig0T and health
Mr. Graham has evnccd 10 his manner OF collecting nfo
nation the and good sense OF comprehensive mnd
and learned by his personal Intercourse WIN PracGa
and personal examination than could be- gained IN HE
lime from mere theorists c has visited all the important
roads in Rev England, New York and CAnid he has TIA
ytId in immeGce trains carrying thousands n passengers
sthe "a e Of thirty and iorIy miles per hour and satisfied
himself facilities cheaper and Induce travel and enhance
i vact .! products. ! was highly sralllea 10 near nun
universal courtesy from rail road men OF every
dissertations; from Presidents down 10 suprrnendents oil
Truck ind as having acquired information o tie most inter
e. l.sting aud valuable character
MEETING OF THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY,"
"A large and Influential meeting, consisting oil members OF
he Stale Agricultural soripy held on Monday night al
Metropolitan Hall There were no eaa than one thousand
psons present.
. ar e. w. NJ holland, of Aloemarle, acted SECRETARY
The President eer lew preparoy REMARKS read Inc re-
p of the executive Committee OF tho Society adopted al
itlast meeting
s9ceiy held in December the number Of mcheIS rHns'I
ed only 239 while the present time they viii lall nom
in short of our thousand The amount Of funds lhen On
hapd was $685. which since increased TO the handsome
sun of IS Co., The report recommended iAst eel OF az
,icIua rooms he provided in this rilyone for sec5!a
~ 10 be appointed yearly salary, and permanently Il"
cate! in Richmond, az medium through whom heeence
oaa be dtuscd through The Slate upon oil subjects rri
ting 10 AgricullucuaG depository ir the archVeS
the SOcety-one for lecture roo-.a"I one of nfaiS
TWAS also recommended that Stale GheaiS' Se 'p'o'"
y ted io The enlightenment Of the Sncley.
Mr. Edmuuhs of Halifax moved that Two committees OF
Evo Zach, be appointed 10 whom these Iwo SUBJECTS might
= be rtiened At, nh,u
q m
moved that liOO copies VI The report pe FE'3a i"f lie Us"
Of The Society
= The motion was agreed 10.
The question on MIR. Edmunds motion was lien put anu
carried.
The following The names lie committee appointed
: under the resolutions Vim. Old. Is. Johnson HARBOUR OF
Orange Richard i. Cunningham Edmund hutln lr' uhn -
Rayenscra These form the committee who shall consider
that part Of Tho report which relates TO the appointment Oh
:, paid Secretary.
On that part which reles The appointment OF State
ChemislE Rafin ST. ohn K Edmnnas J" hsisn
Col B1nJuant having BEEN called upon 10 aduess Tue
meeting the fnheHr gardening genralIy addressed
few remarks TO The ineating The applcaiIun OF o"n m
top dressing lie was faabled 10 state from eSPrf"'
that il an application which would ~ no means re-
y guile The farmer Tor his expense.
We are unable 10 give hs remarks al length our lime anu
space being too lmited-'Hig
GUANo "A COMMITTEE Vi the Virginia State Agriculture
Society," consisting OF Me:ss. W. Bouware and Johnston
Barbour had interview day, with The President oi the
United States. the subject Of The trade Ihe'r 90.
ect representing the Views oil the Association ana Of ht
people OF Virginia. without doubt is TO induce tho pfes nj
odopt proper means 10 nd the country Of the odons mo-
nopoy In Inc ada 10 ihs srIicle We establish no mono
poles curse scs and SIC Should for sI stronger Ieaso
permit no foreign government 10 establish them among us
Wo Gle happy learn thai The President concprs with ln'
10 their views and determined carry Them out win en-
ergv and with all the which his position affords HIM.
II Washington seniine.
i MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE. HOLDERS.
Il Especial Despatch ld7the New York Daily Times
/ WAsHHo7oN, Saturday, Oct 29-l2 A.
Information has been received day at The White House
of the designating spirit certain Coalition Democratic
nrceholders in FtJson ana elsewhere in Massachusetts,
Tho President ItsoIlcd 10 ho Geographic wires, ordering
their prompt decapi'aon. 5.
! STATE OFF GERS ELECTED IN VERMONT
MOwTPELIEn. Oct 29.-On the sixth ballot YESTERDAY,
p Kdder, Esq., The democratic candidate for Lieutenant
Governor vac elected by t~o majority and John A. rage
(dem.,l OF Montpelier, was chosen Stne Treasurer
TO TEACHERS.
WISH employ young iu Virginia graduate Of some