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Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-28

the HdTds IN heSs eIdCtf0nS, ana you must en-
dorse them, or your porer IS at an end"
It has endorsed them. Read what this same
special correspondent says in his next letter:
at is known now, beyond all doubt, that
the Administration is in favor Of an amenda-
tory clause in the Nebraska bill, repeating the
Missouri Compromises. In my note to you, OF
yesterday, stated that such would surely be
it's course, but to-day, hear from undoubted
authority that such Is the fact A consultation
has been had upon the subject, and such is the
fixed understanding"
The North split into rival factions, bidding
for Southern support, which is yielded on con.
dition Of repeal Of the Missouri Compromise,
50 as to open all United States territory TO Sla.
very The Administration, after consultation,
ratifes the arrangement!
The President is gained-but will the body
Of his supporters 90 with him 7 Read again
The question Is asked--what will the Softs
do in this matter Will they vote for the re.
peal? We shall see II is not well 10 antici-
pate, nor to condemn too soon. What can they
do, or where will they go, II, BY refusing 70 re-
peal an unconstitutional prohibition, insulting
and admitted once by them rs possessing no
force, they separate from the Administration
and the Democratic party? Can they become
factious having denounced 80 loudly the fac
tious conduct OF the Hards, or will they decom-
pose and putrefy into decaying remains Of the
Free Soil faction of '4S? Some of the Softs
are, know, true. OF the course Of others, we
can better judge in short time. In the mean
time, let the South organize and act with the
Administration, and demand the repeal Of the
offensive, useless, and Illegal proviso Of 1920"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-07
TO he Editors Of the Enquirer.
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS AND TASEs

SIRs-Alow me small space in your valuable paper 10
for thirty years ard during that space OF Tine have pa5
some attention TO The course Of eSens and for the last few
years have observed wild and exavagan expenditure Of
the public money Of our State Aud had thought, Thai At
the close OF The last session Of Legislature We etoud
have been spared from further schemes Of exnend
lutc; but In this, find mistaken. eco thai our
rre:en: LeaaIue has many achencs and plans before
well as the cGntGu and farther extension of Older
ones Now ! am for Judicious system Of Internal i'm.
prcvements in the State and all TIC main leading lines that
plating possible and there stop, until we reduce
State deb (aready great deal arge Our taxes
TWO years and tho people disposed 10 bear much
more increase OF hein 10 create any works improve
menI, or 10 fDish any useless or Improbable ones
PLANTER AND TAXPAYER
MscKIESsuEs, Jan. u, 1884.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-07

,nr;.i CORE. un,irncc uf The FnHuircr.
yrc S,tJ uu!ed upo, he NebrdskI KM- The amfnd"e"s
ri Dear i, unnecessary ana oj:-!teHc%S-i d''e ''
gboa' H. Poe. IN ERrryc
WAsniHcT0", Feb. : ioai
II may be uncl,ar,uLc 10 condemn the motives "h'cn
ptomr hc pina from her" Of ubuui TIE conuo
ri ,nns which nave no foundation In Truth; bu. that suc
rumo1s are sent here 10 cestunly fact II mas eeeh
,:u,.cd with ~ apparent method, In some of tie Norm
rrn journals that o! the Southern Democrats quo
Whige wcElI oppose .he Nebraska bill his report Is car
cl,ci To encourage the apllical ardor o! ngaiOs 81 '
Moth ana MAJ have tCcn originated for such papotc
is totally any foundation AT all Not only VIII ne
whole Democratic representation In Congress rom Hi
Sou,h but the entire Southern Wing vote VIII DC ouhu
in suppo:i the bill Ii Ia but Just to the Southern !" hgs
10 remember that Mr.. DiAon Wing Senator from kenluc'
Ky Of the first 10 suggest that The original Ntoras
au bill be amended. In respect ant brought 10 us pre-
sent suitable shape The South without distinction OIL par
IT, will present united font upon this question II mere
any treason Iecrcancy II as as yell ialeu ~ 5""
Itself.
has also been ndaslriousy circulated BY telegraph and
Otherwise that Mr. Richardson of Illinois, the Chairman OF
the Huuse Committee Territories, would vote for bir
Deans amendment and that others from the South wGnIa
also do THIS is also without foundation MI
Deo ne amendment, Is considered unnecessary because Inc
bill does mol PROPOSE establish very only proposes 10
leave the matter people of the IL tories or States 10
elect themselves This word 'egaze IN The amendment
Objectionable IT, in Its stead The words nor prohibit
were placed !en the amendment if were al all necessary
might with favor. What MIR Deans motives are, IS
NOT Known but IL of The lncl Of the non necessity for
such scOn II cannot De expected llat ooute !en-
beis can sympuhse win them whatever they may be. II The
object be TO leave the still in such doubt 10 become
In future tho subject Of ingenious controversy or If be
intended operate adoit humoug upon the Norhoh
people then the amendment IT, possible, the obec
ionabis The question should be settled fairly and Gnay
and now Is the time 10 do u.
Private letters received here from Europe from
entitled TO credit express the opinion Tia, affairs arc nSs.
ming 5ucs shape warrant Tic Belief that all dhcnl
lies will be settled without European war Ihls was
Ionr ago the exu1csscd opinion Of Tie bes, Informed. Ii
70 be reuc.d u the example Of country and It's in
s!!.ulions will exert continuously beneficial moral efert
upon Eurone which will be apt 10 10 Il sue
progress in true repubcansD and democracy than nc
:elnrs al War would Interrupt this progress;
would lei loose upon society horde 0 thieves, rtvou'
lionisis and socialists from the ravages OF whom lis I'D
vapcement would be century retarded What will become
of The agilaors The trade Of agitation Is becoming an I'M
profitable one on both sides of the Atlantic An adherence
TO law and order the chief fruit OF rational liberty
FAIRFAX
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-07
FAIRFAX.
Correspondence OF the Enquirer.
TIE NEBRASKA BM-Prospecs Of lie Passage Frightening
Can any Southern IFhig finch
nh

WAsmIsoToN Feb . 1854
am happy say you that the prospect OF passing the
Nebraska Bill has very much improved since my last letter.
After free and full interchange OF information and comPati.
son of votes with the from every State feel ga
tlsied tho till will passupon the assumption OF course,
that the South will be united and firm 10 doubt this will
be 10 doub, lis loyalty itself Is c:e one In The South or
from the South who will permit Northern men 10 60 fur
iher In supper, Of our just rights Than he will got II is
hoped not il 10 expected II there be such one el
ha make up his mind in all future time 10 oe line object Of
unmitigated and contempt.
II full house tand we cerIa nly shai whea the
final vote Is taken and the South ls united assume
pe shall then only have draw the free States for TWEEN
whine yo;ss successthat the Influence oil the
Administration combined with that oil Gen Cass, Judge
Douglas and other good and true" will give mue
Than that number, do entertain the least dOubt-ln
deed could If II proper do 30, give you list Of
Names MEMBERS Of than that number, ho entire
IN reliable In Ills list DO include certain members
who it is expected lcW make pofs e. honor vote for
the biz.
Our friends have very wisely think determined TO vote
down all amendments which may ba Offered TO The bill.
On The whole, say In The language of our venerable
and II uch esteemed friend, TIE skies arc hight" new
lease Is he given 10 this Union and equal rights
ESQ Perpe.c" OBSERVER
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-07
E,lr liz Enn,lirfr.
I-HY-VtI'
THE LATE COL JOHN MACRAE WASHINGTON

For he Enquirer.
THE LATE COL. JOHN MACRAE WASHINGTON.
With much regret learned the melancholy fate Of
Col Washington, gallant and distinguished OF Viz
unla Cot John Macrac Washington native OF Stat
ford couny-hs father, Mr. r. Washington, being near
knsma Of Gen George Washington and brother OF Gen.
VIM Augustine Washington OF the revolution Col Wash
iugpn served with great distinction curing The Florida war;
and scarcely pecessuy mention his achievements Ia
Mexi,u In the memorable battle Of BGcna Vsa his
mand important being no less than The Key Of
the baltic ea nnd by his prudence, his raln his pescuce
OF mind he aided most essentially IN gaining the brilliant
victory and impressed ell present with admiration for his
wonderful skill iactcian. After the close OF the lie
appointed 10 command expedition across the plains
of Mexico via FL Paso tie Pacific Ocean, encOunleng
on the way inconccivabc difficulties and hsrdshrs attend.
ed with nnumerabe dangers until he reached New Mexico
10 which place he destined Military Governor. In
this capacity his talents shnne forth civilian md
officer He acquired such influence The hearts Of the
Mexlchas that his name became magic word among them,
accomplished by prudence and 6Innes what others
had gain by The sword His high character and services
naturally entle him the grateful admiration of his
tymeu and while they feel na loss 10 be national one
sincerely they sympathze with his family and
friends for In his social and domestic relations oc.
cupied more elevated ground He possessed keen and
clear insight into and things and was 10 the
cspoused the duty undertaken. The Artillery ser.
vice has ios o s accomplished ocer5 the con-
try one OF la Jealous and efficient defenders; and his
friends will ere: cherish with affection the memory of man
Justly mCicd their admiration. Is wonderful
that Virginia, who hs always frdcd herself her disiIp.
pucd men, should have voted sword 20 this
modest Of WORTH whilst others much less deserving
have been crowned with aurels scarcely wont As he Is now
beYGnd the reach d! envy and jealousy hope the Stnr
which he so proud call his own will enucavnr In
Make AMENDS Tor past sicct He died. he had lived In
The service OF his country.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-07
STATUE OF JEFFERSON.

During The lac, session Of the Legislature Intellectual
attempt made procure appropriation for The execu
ton Of OF JEFFERSON Tor The University oil VIZ
gina The proposition has been revived with fair prospect
of favorable ISSUE The special committee In The Senate
to whom tho subject was referred have reported bill
which auhoses appropriation Of slOVO for the statue
and gives the commission for liz execution TO GoA the
young Virginia sculptor. We assured that there Is but
little doubt Of the passage OF the bill.
And why nc,2 Does not Virginia owe tribute TO JEr-
pEnsoS which should acknowledge Ct least BY come ex
preston OF admiration and gratitude The services OF
the political philosopher 10 the human are less
bul not less valuable than those OF The WARRIOR
and pos:erly will find II difficult determine whethe! ibis
country 10 the vaor OF WAsHISaToN or 10 me
genius of JEFFERSON II Is celin that Virginia is more
indebted 10 JEFFERSON for whatever claim che mag
10 the consideration OF mankind than 10 other OF her
sons with the single exception Of WASHINGTON. She has
acsed her gru tc 10 WAsHlEaToN but Of her admiration
of JxrFeRsoS there exists suitable monument The pro.
position before The Legislature 10 repair this wrong to
the memory OF JfFFERscs IS in every respect appropriate
There propety 10 the selection Of the artist TO execute
the sutuc uud popety deposillng 1t at the University
that noble monument of JEFrERsoSs love of letters and
pride of State.
Mr. Gait the only Virgnian who has attained any spe
cial emnence in tho province Of The fine arts and his repu
ation is more that OF promise than Performance But OF
his ability 10 achieve the most eminent In HIS pro-
esson he has already given abundant proof The Bac-
chantc exhibition in the rounda OF the Capitol ls
unquesonabya work Of rare excellence md displays
of the finest touches OF genua. 'Ts lovely creation of
poetic fancy aud artistic skill In the execution of portraits
Mr. Sails genius is quite conspicuous as 10 his ideal
works lu his PSYCHE and Baccantc, admire grace Of
outline and delcacy Of ushin his busts we discover
faithful udhercrco 10 the original and aborious attention
Details which insure him equal in this less
ambitious walk of art In selecting Mr. Calf TO execute
the statue of JEFFEEsoN the Legislature Incur risk Of
failure while they recognize md reward the genius Of
young vrginun whose worth Is equal his en-
celeuce as al artist. We hope The bill may pass
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-07

CONVICTION AND OHIO Raj, ROAD.

Feeling deep interest in the upipling OF tho credI! 81
Virginia and In projecting the lasnTy lfcm unnecessary
and rxurbanl ru,lays, have !oGEc VIII s"Hr GiG:c9!
for lie report OF the Beard Of Public Works AMI the report
Of tho Engineer of the Corine,un and Chic Rail Road.
desired the estimated cost Of The whole lire 0i The
sboyc road well that of the disputed between
onroe and Greenbricr These reports have been a upon
the tables u Senators and membcs Of lie House OF Dele
gates and have had opportunity vircaing the report Of
the Engineer, which seeEis 10 b. straGei effort 10
make the G!cchbrr route Equal II not superior ID lait p
the Monroe. Without regard 10 cuI, distance. or tine vi
construction. Desiring Tia: the cheapest and shortest u;iic
should he adDpicJi in dung the inipIcsi OF tie Cun
monwealih would not suffer prupuse briefly 10 notice
some OF the reasoning and conclusions (as con-
ceivc) OF The Engineers and n doing beg leave 10 eay
that make no charge against his honesty unt integrity,
as am informed, that Mr. Fisk s an Industrious and aho
rous OF ordinary intellect who has had expert.
encc in Engineering the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
but experience whatever as 10 rail road surveys and
estimates, and may consequently very honestly l.ll into
errors Is Mr. Fisk In regard the OF either
the Monroe or Geenber roues2 satisfied after
with rail road engineers of dCserYcdy high
aton he could not BIZ sustained by any engineer in Viz
uina Let first examine his estimates of the Of
nes, and 10 THIS l. would humbly ask the attention OF the
Board Of Public Works and the members Of the General
Assembly In Virginia have had experience
the OF tunnels and are enabled 20 form toeTabp accG-
rate estimates OF Them The small tunnel the Blue Ridge,
which Is completed has less lhnn S20 per H.
near foot although ouly about $40 feet in length Short
tunnels the Virginia and Tennessee Rail- Road and
pcnecialy tia, NJ Tho summit OF the Allegheny, (as
have crcdllably normed) will mol cos, less than
slOO per linear ioot-archng included; 40 might with
propriety assume that tunnels Of thousand feet in
length would about 500 per linear foot OF course
long tunnels, when The dit and stono have 10 be car
lied much greater distance would more tho In
creased cost depending upon the length OF the tunnel
hay informed by practical rail road engineer, that
the following rule and estimate OF the cOrt OF tunnels in VIZ
pnia the present prices Of labor would be about correct
and certainly not the mark viz For the first 500 feel
from purn $40 per linear iuo for o second 800 feet
$50 per linear FOOT for the third 500 feet $50 per linear fool
and increasing $40 for each additional 500 feet OF pcnetra
lion This rule applied to the Monroe and Grcenbrer
routes gives tho following result
7 800 feet n $40 per linear foot S525 900
$50 SEQ Ia 900
$40 $50 Is 600
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-07

FlRE.-A fire broke out last evening, about o'clock, in
rear bulldog attached the boarding house of Mrs
Chambcayue on the south side of Broad The
Of 9th street, 1t soon communicated to the main building
the lower part which Is occupied by Messrs. Hast q
Dandrldgc grocery and TO the adjoining building
pied By MessTs. Charles Hartwel & Co. dry goods
establishment The upper stories OF these buildings were
destroyed The lower etorcs occupied by the alluded
TO- saved by the great exertions of the renen but
fear In greatly damaged condition. from the effects Of the
from the hose. The confet onary establishment of
Mr. Andrew Pzzin Immediately adjoining the oas bare
" escaped damage The loss OF Mrs Ckamberluyne is no
doubt serious in the furniture &c. We did not lea
whether there any insurance The property
stroycd
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-07

On Wednesday, the 25ih ul,imo the Court summoned for
tho of c. B. Christian for the murder OF Black
burn me, 10 The In this place. and proceeded 10
The examination Of the witnesses in attendance on the ait
limo OF The Court. There number OF able counsel
prcseu. 10 cross question the witnesses and down the
testimony 10 the A'tsr tedious examination and
70 The judmen, OF the Court without argument and the
Court being unanimously of opinion that he should be sent
on for farther trail be remanded TO- jail there to await
ha na a before the Circuit Cour, Of this county on the
18th day Of April next when he will be punished according
10 his crime or acquitted according 40 The facts Of the case
sinai, develop his suit, or -LsSsnSto7 STAR
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-07

F0T TIC Enquirer
TO MARY FROM HER LOVER.
pY JAMsa AVIS sARTLEY
Thy lovelDess, my Mary is The dream
Which hovcred ever round my yearniug YOUTH
A 10y sighed for, at the mornings CLEAN,
And sunsets hush, with deep and iervid truth;
A light that sin,e,s Eve wore erst earth,
And happy Angels wear In Heaven still
Which Iadiates like rainbows slorcs forth,
Over the earth, circlng all thiDgs from ILL.,
Oh glorious light! D heavenly light Of love!
Kindlne this dull, dark world into Heaven!
Reflection OF the beams which shine above
Ger Gods high hills, awhile 10 MORALS given!
e this strange light can food with such tide
o. Joy my soul that pants with weight of bllss;
If now thou should'st thy light of beauty hide,
How very sud and dark world were this!
GsEAT OAK, Va.
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rnf.TIC.tl.
Sur ne Enquire
MORNING..

Morning morning, on iae aii'S
ieht msIs hover ronhu 'ns ms,
Elnat in clouds OF silver grey.
Waving, breaking, roll away!
sparsiing dew drops glitter blight,
Catch thousand rays Of light;
Dancing, trembling, in the breeze
Fall, like diamonds from The trees.
G!ttring, shining golden showers.
Lie upon the openluE flowers;
Sure inc bright stars last Uishl wep'
Ger the blossoms as they slept.
Rosy portals pass away
Hail The smile OF coming day,
Dark clouds gather. break oud ny.
Sun-ishl bursts upon Inc sly
Morning! morning in the vale
Frsgrsnce on the passing eaie
Melody from many ihroals
SloNly, softly, sweety fl"nte,
Like Me syreu voice OF hope
From Son distant woodland Slope
Music music falls and swells,
In Tho shado1y forest dells-
Fairy, silv'ry native notee,
From thousand warblloE throais.
Gaily glowing every where
Morning tin,s The hazy air;
Der each hill and tree.toD !!agers
Bright and busy golden fingers,
Painting, with fairy glow,
Sky above aud earth below
Morning morning on the sea !
Wild waves leaping dance 10 elee,
Lift on high their shiyering spray,
Silver crested, roll away -
Waters, deep, of azure blue,
RIpples of roseat hue,
Meet aud part, and meet again
% tho broad and boundless main
Morning morning on the hills,
On the sea, the vale and rs
Nature tiumphs over art,
Fills the EYE and fills the HEART
lie, Us rise, and bless forever
Natures Great and Glorious Giror.
8 MOUTH. Va. IDA LlVlNGSIoN'
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I arER ERnM rHE CArE as GOnn Azores

LATER FROM THE CAPE Or GOOD hope
BosToN. Feb. THE barque Tally Ho from Cape Town
Cape Of Good Hope Dec 9th, arrived here this morning
Cape Town papers state that with continued peace the
country prospcr!ng The price of wool had greatly de-
clined Traders arriving from The interior with large
quantities Of ivory and other producls Rich mines OF cop
per being worked and $50 tons Of the orc had reached
Cape Town.
Troops leaving the country for India and home and
the land Of the Kus being patceed out 10 the SET
flara
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-07
LATER FROM RIO JsNFJRo

BALTIMORE, Feh. 3.-The barqae Flrgios, with Estes
from Rio to the 10Th December, has arrived There was
more fmncss In coffee R;o prices had advanced TO
lO050 good rsts l5C0. The sales of the month anonnred
10 10000. Maxwell, Wright l. Co., quote advance
but holders asking ady@-ce which, however was
checked By the large stack hand aad scarcity Of ship
ping Flour .as held of ?lN'0O Exchange dull
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-07
PENNSYLVANIA RAIL ROADS

PENNSYLVANIA RAIL ROADS.
PHILApsLPHIA FEB 3-Gvvcrnor Biger, 10 day, signed
the Consolidation Rail Road BILL The Eason wac
opened todsyand grand celebration OF the occasion took
place.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-07

distinguished Russian visited our city Yesterday also
The Navy fard and the ship of the line PeDnsyvania
where he was received with full hcnorst Norfolk drgu,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-07
The Senate Of Mississippi have passed the following EN-

phalic resolutions by vote OF 20 10 I.
81 Resolved. 10y the Legislature OF lbe State Of Mssissp
oiO That cordially approve OF the administration OF
Franklin Pierce that recognise In him firm uphUlder
of the Union of the States and fearless defender Of Stale
rights eSpounded aud understood by the fathers OF the
public.
~ Resolved That the policy Of the President exhibit
ed in message and executive appointments in dcounte
nancng all further slavery agitation in md ont OF Con-
press meets oct hearty appro5aon both ii the
10 his known anICccdent3 am pledges before his
election and because believe that the discussion Of
exciting questions connected Herewith eminenIy Danger
Gus the institution Itself and destructive Of the beat Inter
ests OF the country.
% Resolved That The appointment by The President Of
hIissssippfs fdYore son. Colonel Jefferson Davis
in the cabinet is just Of rejoicing the people OF
this State That the Presdent, in selecting him TO preside
over The Wer Department. whilst he exhibited patriotic de-
voon the interest OF the whole naon the choice of
one possessing such eminent nbies, The lime man.
esed becoming Difference TO the voice Of the people OF
The South in making integral portion OF his adminstra
tim that hero and Statesman, who no less distinguished
for his chSary on the field OF battle hIs wisdom in the cab
inet his el3Gleoce IN the Senate than for his patriotic de-
the interest CT comrlon ~
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Total AZ all the mimic
S39l.799 299!

Total AZ all the mints - 1891. 799 299
MIR Dean presented the resolutions Of The Legislature OF
New York relative theseeurity Of immigrant passengers
Referred 10 the COMMITTEES on commerce. Adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-07

THE UNIVERSITY OF vIRGENIA.-To day We pub
fish full list OF The Board OF Visitors, Facny Officers and
number of Students AGO. The largest number since :hc
adjustment OF the noble State Institution Charlottesville
LFersoniaR.