Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-03-11
THE VISIT TO THE "ERICCSON."

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The visi,ers 10 The calorc ship lying of Aqua creek
returned 10 the city al IN O'CLOCK A. ~ Tuesday, in The
excursion train politely prepared for the occasion by Mr
President Robinson Of the Richmond Fredericksburg and
Potomac Rail Road The party consisted of tHe virginia
Senate several members of the House and number OF o
gentlemen, and, on reaching the beautiful vessel "eio
coined in the handsomesi manner by Captains
Lowber. Il was quite late when the party nFtNsu' ~
before any other proceedings were had the cop""'
| OF fine entertainment thu, had been pto''oeo "
| and appropriate remarks were made oy : ."'
Senator CAMPBELL Mr. SroIaer (M " oap.ams
| and Lowber President Robinson aHd hi'. a. " ''o
Tho inner man refreshed, al ha"'s ~,
a Io,, o r and corner Of the noble ship was soon
I ,;, H. .o,os of curious and delighted eyes Those
. ~ - ,,,,,ycdrc ui naval architecture were la'mc.
, ,r,ct f,s ell have been who have viewed her) win
hr hc,utifu model and graceful appearance. Inc elegant
| accommodations board c3ceu aha1e'heh' III many
who never before had been on board hrs class snip
- ,,b had not conceived what con!ort and luxury were
s,;ovsd by those "that 20 down 10 the Sea In ships
u the machinery o: this Justly styled btes 'hng SHIP
was what excited The espccinl wonder OF all l. was mi
nutely examined by many and Eel, that far the
practical application of the motor was question: they
indeed -witnesscs OF grand and most induoita
b triumph When the curiosity Of the eye had been sat
sfed Can't, Ericsson exhibited small model OF bis sur
pr,oe Invention and gave his visitors detailed cscEpton
of It's various parts wi,h c adaptation to the several pu-
noses of each The working u The nachncry itse con-
we've TO the bchodcr visible proof OF the sublime harmony
of lhs whole Doubts yielded 10 demonstration 81 CON-
s,c and repessib enthusiasm seized every soul of the
ls-ae and intelligent company About six O'clock, p NJ,
,h, vsers started their reurni nnd il must De noted
here ,a. in going and coming they were mos; hosp
nbly received and en,etancd by The authorities and eli.
ynns OF that alehraed hGnIe o pretty giris and clever fol-
| l,ws the ancient town Of Fredericksburg.
On reaching deck Of the that carry the
visitors 10 the shore their high admiration for Capt Ericc
sons great invention and the favorable impression made
upon all by his modest and genteauly deporneut prompt
ed meeting Of which Lieutenant Governor Lehkn WAS
Chairman II resolved 10 iaye him. together win his
friends Capt Lowber and Mr. "A. w. Thompson 10 visit
the city Of Richmond and accept there token ol IS
leem and admiration. b. B. Douglas OF the Sense. SplceT
Patrick Of The House, and Wm F. Watson oi this city,
were appointed committee Of invitation, and having dis
charged their duty, had the qualification 10 report that
Capt Ericsson accepted. and might be expected TO come
among us on some day suon 10 be named by himself We
shall thus opportunity vi showing marked honor TO
the ingenious and talented Swcde whose work the
wonder Of the day We hope 10 sec his !nvenlon
literally paonzsd and encouraged that its full capacity
and every advantage De speedily ssceained H. as We
believe advnnageously employed in ocean nnviga-
ton The superior economy room, fuel and hands o! me
rao.ic ship steanere will suggesI as he surrst
for working out the commercial regeneration ~ our
Stale Adtn, that and vii! not supersede steam
for passenger ships yet il capable oi fopeag Vessels
carving frci2h! with spesI certainty uni regularity
au sail vessels II furnishes lhe erea! desdetaun TO Us IN
vcatunp upon OF trade and intercourse Win
foreign counties. All hail Ihrn 10 the caorlc shIp All
hunor 70 Capt Ericsson and those by whose noble oeta-
" ard truly American enterprise he has beer enabled 10 de-
mons.rate the practical truth of the great Idea .! his He =
In tcstifvne regard tor the distinguished inventor,
will be s,en the citizens OF Richmond as well as me
Legislature have duty PERFORM part 10 act or tne
= edit the and City let rs give an Old Virginia vel
come this great adYancer o srerce, ana hnh uhS oG'
hi yh appe o! personal worth and eni;en talents
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CONGRESSIONAL APPORTlONMENT.
We are gratfcd that The House Of Delegates
Yesterday uiernoon after three hours debate paGsed the
Congressional ApportIVnment Bill by v",e u n to S.
substantially the Sr Gsretrs substitute pub
shcf in another column We that the Senate will
with The promptness and nnanmy, make The tiil
law, thereby saving much precious time.
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We are authorized 10 announce PHILIP LEAKS o! Pow
hsan as candidate 10 represent lhs Senatorial Ditct
composed Of the counties u Ches field Cumbera nd and
Pow haan.