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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-24
spsctaI Correspondenoe OF the Enquirer

Special Correspondence OF the Enquirer.
S7sech of Mr.. Sumner against The Nebraska BM-lhe FRO
liabilities of its Passage-PositiOn ofh Hards and Ses
and of The President
WAsHISGroN, FEE. 81, 1854.
Mr. Sumner of Massachusetts, Is to-day making speech
in the Senate against the Nebraska BILL The Chamber
crowded and The audience Is mostly composed OF females
TO whom Fecsoil oatory has eteminacy and knd OF
affected theological musical wang, which 10 particularly
agreeable Mr. Sumner makes no pretence 10 an argument
of The subjec he himself with re.hashing with
udroit and literary sk the accustomed speeches OF
the Abolition leaders, He seems 10 make the speech win
some reluctance evidently anxious to give no ohence 10
anybody and only wishing 10 do enough 10 present
upon him the constituency 10 ~hom nc owes MS poei'
lion and from whom he hopes for any chance 10 retain H.
The Nebraska bill 10 believed 10 have passed lie css
fear that such formidable demonstrations would have been
made at The North, by the combined forces OF Free.
soil, Abolition and Whiggery mas heretofore 0Pera.eu
more than ridiculous failures IT these attempts 10 arouse
agitation and fnailci.m, have givea The ou
Several members OF the House. who have heretofore
been cummitlal have row come out openly lor le
bill The opinion OF those who have watched closely the
progress OF this matter and who have pains 10 enquire
into The probabilities of its s that will be passed.
If So will be real triumph OF the patriotic I'd eonSer,
va,ve feeling of the country the good effects Of which Will
be long felt in restoration OF harmony and tranquility
between the North and South which will last for many
years =,
Nebraska BILL and he fails not TO openly express it. The
Cabinet also without single exception speak positively
upon this subject ia for the bill Much has been said
and predicted about the ahsssDess OF the Sos Ia this
matter believe that in cad they will be found
true than the "Hards" Whilst Edmund Burke one OF the
leading Hards virtually opposes H. and whilst nearly all
the Hard" journals in Ohio and some o. them 10 rev
The Sofis support The Ohio Statesman s for H. show.
ing that Medary and his wing OF the pay are True; whist
:, " r-' FAIRFAX.
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sposinI Correspondence of tho Enquirer.
CONGRESS adjourned until 10 norrov-Rjscon Of Sanders
TIC London Ccnss!Gts-European Ne,rs.


CONGRESS adjourned until TO orroDRsctton Of Sanders
TIC London Ccrsu!at.-European Ne,rs
WAeHSoToa, Feb 20, 1854
Both Houses of Congress have adjourned until 10 NOR
row In cssba of the day. Several slender militia CON-
panes are struggling through the streets for the same Pnr'
pose But Washington has never worn 30 desoae aspect
as now The condition of The city, The stoppage Of the mails
and tn. suspension of gayey and even OF business give 1t
The rejection of Nj Sanders WILL of course be personal
~ notifying him; but am told that although ne mas
been al London but short Time he has Teaped the fruits OF
his position in very successful degree By tho sale o! GER
tain old muekets in ownership Of which no was part
ne and by lucky specua;oos In toe stocks OF Lase ou
peror Copper Company he has made within few montne
half million Of dola!s. This good fornpe may serve 20
sllsy The modification OF his rejection.
The London Consulate s in point e rank el'housh not
10 fses one Of the very s OF tho Consular appointments
London is the great commercial metropolis OF The world II
IL be not the political one. Whoever The Administration
may select for ls vacancy ehoud be man OF attachments
of refinement and gentleman. AT such post 81 oil!
ncs but now especially, In the preaent delicate and dis
usbed state of Europe i! Is important 10 have nan OF a1
the government and the country with valuable normaton
and there agtaor nor propsgandis nor Ieck
less meddier Ia affairs of other countries, by whose &C.
tion we might be complicated There are several persons
named TO: the vacancy and the President could hardly 90
better, In any pelnt oil view IMAM 20 give II 10 virginia
would be but another deserved tribute 10 the gallant OLD
State whose Democracy has ateed and whose de-
voton to the Administration in poons Crises should be
recognized.
The European news excltes attention. After much talk
and bravado France and England TO be beginning 10
II will require much vigorous action on their part 10
evince any The maritime powers for tho rt
time in history, are In alliance. This fact is vastly
important and serious 10 u.s. than oil the laked-o am
billion OF Russia What 10 Il 10 us whether Turkey a 10
pieces, whether Russia get territory In the Easlf
But II Is important 10 that The naval powers VINO only
can harm u.s. are 10 close alliance Before yielding our sym
patty had better consult reason and selfneres This
friendship between France and England may extend be-
yond the Turkish question alone At the beginning Of hos
ities tho natural of ancient hatred between them
wouli soon be developed, and shatter H. FAIRFAX.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-24
SOUTHERN AND NORTHERN SLAVERY"
The New York Herald, in an edtoya! under the abov

caption, remarks:
= "Turning 10 tho statistics Of Mr.. kenne
dy published in the Herald, OF December I 1852 find
that the number uf paupers in the six Now England States
of Maine New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Vermont and Connecticut who in 1851 were subject 10 cha
rtabe support 80 49, while, for the year. the
same class of persons The six Southern States Of Mary
land Virginia, North and South Carolina Georgin and
Alabama numbered only 1880. Of these the native pau
pers of the New England States numbered 10 round num-
bers 1000 while those of the Southern States
ed 70 but IL co.,
REcAPITuLATIoN.
Population. Native paupers
Six Now England States, 2,705 s9G 10 600
Six Southern States 5,2l9776 1900
That is to cav the six New England States Boosting the
highest elements Northern perfection In free schools free
labor speech and free men, have average OF moro Than
three of native born paupers compared with Mr.
Kcnntdys official returns Of that class in The six Southern
States Of Maryland Virginia. North and South Carolina,
Georgia and Alabama. We select the native pauperR be.
the foreign are an element uoding
basis for Just comparison And the same advantage will
appear the South the comparative returns o! the dCI
ic, the deaf and dumb, the blind and the iusane.
Why th' WAT the causes OF these differences in
these melancholy OF wretchedness in favor OF the
South They NAV be READILY explained. The population OF
South is mainly Observation-Disclosures Of The New England
States chiefly occupied maouictnrrs The black slaves
OF the SuuIh and the Of the whites have generally
enough TO eat and air enough for health a6d wholesome
ventilation The hired 1so.es Of the North arc 10 great
extent crowded into close AMI unwhoesome acotle' and
leaving lhelr ~ISthcy return to still more croward ana
unwhoesoe cellars and garre 10 towns and Giles, rees-
Ing with unwhoesome vapors. The plain, but substantial
Southern tobacco cotton plantation are in truth, mere
favorable health and longevity houses O! many
Of Northern working men ia and cities, compa
raiively well 10 do 10 the world.
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THE VIRGINIA HOUSE OF REFUGE.

dr. Steeurod has Introduced Into the Sonate bill and
so 10 favor of the establishment of the Virginia House
~ Refuge. These uned institutions in Virginia. bu
0s highly commended and approved by other Cities and
6laes where they have been tested There two OF these
institutions established by the State OF New York, by
massachusetts, by New Jersey there also In Phil
adspha one In Baltimore, in Cincinnati and In
New Orleans.
Tho institution is designed to provide for juvenile often
defs place where they be removed from the perncious
Influence that prevails In as and PRISONS aud where hs
school and work shop can be ccacousy employed TO in
struc Ignorant and reclaim the wicked The FIRST
of tho age bear testimony In favor of these institutions
and the principles of preventive discipline which they
founded stands endorsed and commended Only In this
country. but 10 Franco, Germany and England.
The last report from the Peniten,iay gives the informa
ton that the 20h of September 1883 there 80
ycts from 10 20 years old in the Peniten,lay How
much Is be depored that 10 this christian age, Cous
ofJusoe required TO sentence to conaemen, In State
prisons children OF ten years aee and how much TO be
regretted that we have humane State nuons provided
f these juvenile denquents The report of Mr. Steen5od
Says hess houseless homeless iendess may justly
DC said bs the orphans of the who
are consigned the Stale prison improve their lessons
OF crime BY their association with old convcts and all the
prospects Of future lie closed BY the dis5cnosd stain
that attaches them" This report shows that State prisons
inadequate the task Of reforming their inmates The
numerons convictions Is the evidence adduced prove
the ineompefency Of the system and requires ths! some
other system should be adopted reclaim such infant of
fenders. 49,
Minors only are esteemed the proper subjects for House
q Refuge: The opportunities for improvement, 10 the In
mates sre unobitruced by Of opposing Influences
s and State prisons and when they have received the
tn;nlsg and discipline of tho House of Refuge they 20
forth With habits that ncne vuous and industrious
Ie But addition 10 these considerations this ins,I,u
lion stands commended Legislature accoun, of s
economy This report states that 10 England the cost OF
each reformed In reformatoy institutions is abcu, f25
Whilst the OF Furnishing offenders OF the same class in
the borough of Liverpool be much less than 100 gull
Deas
Nj S.eenrods enlightened repor. recommends tina. the
institution should be established under the authority Of
State and says "The House Of Refuge, By Ito :eHsdisl
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-24
HousE or DELEGATES, FEs. 18TH, 1854.

To he Editors Of the Whig:
Of the 7b am reported as having favored The passage
bill amending Tho charter of the State Stock Bank Of h'
CITY Of Richmond reduce its minimum capital lc
the sum of fifty thousand dollars On the contrary, In Inc
few remarks submitted the House, took very decided
and unfquvoca ground against the passage OF the bill
You will therefore, do the favor to correct The error BY
giving this Gard IN insertion in your next paper
w r. S WEAVER
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-24

,,,,rcTON,S BIRTH-DAY

,,,,,,es with much spirit In the capital OF hs ma
800, Tina military display was very fine; The First
eesimen of Virginia volunteers were out in full force COM
hv (:o August, Lieut. Col. Ball and Major Ha'
90, The Public Guard, Capt Dimmock, added much 10
the tn ; -,
A. h there very gay and agreeable ball, given oy
~, .younp Guard" Capt Richardson, at the United States
l There was much beauty present, several excellent
fcv Characters and the whole affair went oil admirably.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-24
SERIOUS RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

LANCASTER. Feb. ga collision took place this morn
Ing on railroad this place. by which four passenger
cars were smashed almost The eng ines were
h,own eft The track and badly damaged Several OF the
passengers whose have yc; been ascertained
inred Some 90 seriously as to leave bnt little hopes oil
Ihr, recovery One only was killed Immediately
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-24

marx Of respect aud regard. he thought, sbou,c
inc cay: 'io=a
M'. CHRISTIANS opposed, and Mr.. YEssy an.
motion. ' sapp;,.
Mr. WILEY called for the ayes and noes On III,
| adjourr. =" Tue nu.ioo
| The roll was called, amidst great deal NJ ..,
fusion, and the House by ayes SO, noes .? and
Iourp. - asfee. y
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-24
DREADFUL, TRAGEDY

BosToS. FRs. ga man named Augustus Wibar, resi-.
ding In West Randolph killed his wife this morning, by
beating out her brains with He then cut his
throat from ear Drunkenness producing insanity,
IA said 10 have been the Of this horrible crime Seven
children are left pareutIess by this shocking tragedy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-24
A VIOLENT SNOW sToRM.-Ab

A VIOLENT SNOW SToRM.-Abou; egh. O'Clock
yesterday morning. snow storm In in this region
which proved 10 be- the violent with which we
have bsn visited Tor many years. continued wshou, The
least throughout the whole day and up 10 late
hour last night, and accompanied By heavy gale oil
wind drifting the 10 huge piles, and filling aud driving
II through the air such extent almost TO blind Pc
desrans.-[ Bali Sun, Feb. 2lsk
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-24
u,yEp RAII. ROAD

r,o poo,d Of Directors Of the York River ha' ,.'I ~
=, recen; meeting in this city, eec'eu "a'
9 r,,x,,, Chief Engineer and Mr. A. W. hof'oe 'te'ea'
nd Te,eu,e, Measures were also adcp'ca LOT 'c .A'
y .osocn,ion Of the survcys preliminary 10 oca9
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-24
WlE cNDlN AND ,rEE

THE SNOW AND THE RAILROADS, &c.
PHILADELPHIA, FEB. 2l.-The nine o'clock train for !eN
York started ths morning from Camden with Three ep2'
attached. u
horse and were found buried in Inc snow ~
morning the Of Third and Washington sl'sep
The animal was dead, The snowdrift being about leo 10
high. The horse probably straycd away without drst
New YORK, Feb 2l.-rhe storm of yesterday and ",
night was terribly The snow lies In the streets "'
feet deep on a level, and badly drilted
BosToN Feb. 2l-Tne gale here lac, night was very "
we're. though rniy about four inches of snow fell TIE
road tracks are but slightly Incommoded Neuher the W.
FORK steamboat trains had hnweyer arrived noon u w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-24
LATER FROM HAVAN.

MOBILE, Feb. 20.-The steamer Black Warrior hS s t'
here this morning With dates from Havana tie l7
The island was generally quiet und business Gun. "a
ping scarce Frciehts have advanced. Sugars h!u''
fee 10 great demand.
The health OF Havana is very good.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-24

A GOOD YlELD.-Ws learn that John George, of the
Lille Me.dows In this county, raised hundred and
veny bushels OF eheed of OF one and threafouhs
sesss OF ground Grssrbrisr Fro.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-24

Stephen A. Douglas. ESQ, has been appointed by the
President Senate Rcgent Of the Smithsonian nsti
tuition, In The place OF the late Senator Charlton.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-24
rIpEWoRKS THE ARMORY.

Don, FORGET the Fire Works tonight They will be very
extensive and beautiful consisting Of 1900 separate cases
ysrously grouped and Of various colos and so arranged
ha, no, the sshes, danger need appehended The po
,cos of the officers quarters will DO reserved for odss an'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-24
FIRE AT THE TREMONr-SUPpOsED MURDEA'
ER ARRESIEn- TRIAL

Err ARRESTED-MURDER TRIAL. r.
BosToN Feb. 22-The lose sustained by,hre a. inc ~
mont House yesterday Is about IS. 0CO-tnmage mos"'
the furniture by water
man named j. l.. Cross, has been arrested here c"s
win the murder of Charles Johnson, OF the ship JONI
lap, from Apalachcola. There desperate con'e'"
tween The parties prior 10 the murder. .,N,
The trial Of Ch1pnan, indicted for the murder " W.
Cozzen and his wife, at Sherburn, has commeneeo'
Choat 10 prosecuting attorney for The Government
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-24

Suits pending against the Cincinnati daily
for three hundred and sixty thousand dollars 1880 G00
vded follows Commercial $500 600. Gazette and Atlas
$4,000 Times SIS COO, and Sun IS QUO.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-24

Yesterday afternoon tho Washington Greys OF fh'a'
denbs were received the Northern cns by the Young
Guard, the Richmond Greys and Montgomery Guard and
escorted to their quarters at the Exchange Hotel Ihey
were entertained night handsome Ball al the United
Hotel
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-24

q ONDON PORTER.-I75 casks London PoTer p'-
quarts Of our importation for sale by Go
Feb "a EDMOND, DAVESPOKLLAS
4 IQUORICE.-a)c prime de Rosa stles W. T.aza
sasss psmast ~ 0a ION, Mass 1HS RoBIS:0H
'' FEB "a aAS '' saw coIssT Cary and VI; "'s'''
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-24
I FRIEND TO HUMANITY
CORRESPONDENTS

RICHMOND February ~, 1884.
Sir was Infinitely surprised, on my Ieturn 10 tich'
,a an Saturday Ias; 10 fad In the Enquirer Of that day
on editorial of which suppose you 10 DO the autho 10
which The vocabulary have been ansacked end
housled supply opprobrlous and Injurious cpics ha'
were applied 10 me with an unsparnG hand
n seems to be nconcevubIe, and incredible, tina! such
torrent of nvecve and abuse could have been provoked oy
mere difference of opinion, on question OF common in
TO us all of the South and desire TO have II ex
nncd whether any other real or Imaginary existed
Tor so unjustabe assault than the very temperate ana
iooHensye argument addressed 10 the editors OF the In
rn.ncer 10 prove that the interests CT the South would
he sacrificed by the repeal of the Missouri compromise oi
1920.
The greater part Of your article manestly upon s face,
relates 10 nv public character and services which, though
subject just and reasonable criticism, would scarcely
the extent TO which You nave gonei out OF ha
will not compain there other portions which are OF
more doubtful character-and desire TO be informed,
whether In the language yod have employed, Il nope
thou eh;Iessy aud nconsderaey under eScltenen you
intended 10 mpeach my personal honor and integrity
You assa my motive and sincerity This car be but mat
ter Of opinion and very hastily formed; for think
more di:passonate perusa OF my letter Will show thn'
naped myself exclusively Southern ground, and was
more likely 10 lose than gain favor In the North
The tone of this Letter will Indicate what am very free 10
confess ha, seek avoid rather than cou; controversy
and hope receive reply marked with the same spirit
and that you will not hesitate 10 avail yourself oil the oppor
uny afforded Preparing the Injustice you have done me-
by making such withdrawal explanation your sense OF
Justice and propriety may dictate.
Respectfully, JNO. Nj. BUTTS.
R. A. PRyoR, Esq.
Enquirer OFFICE Feb 23i, 1853.
Sir-In reply your note by Mr.. Crane, have 10 say
Saturday last secondly that conceving public course
especially regard the Nebraska question: TO De such 90
10 Justify tho severity Of criticism In which nduised no
other cause real or imaginary affected the tone ard tenn
psr Of NY article and thirdly that meant as Is apparent
90 The face of the article to attack your public course and
charac ter and my object not an assault on your
personal honor or integrity trusting that 'hs reply may
Respectfully, &C., -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-10-25

THE SUMMER Is ENDED--In commenting up
on the eventful summer from which we just
emerged. the New York Mirror says that s'it
has beena hard and hot one. Fires, failures,
disease and death, have brought l.Sses
and mourning 20 thousands---the cianl-
ity Of short crops and high prices makes the
poor man look auxously TO the coming win
ter. Many who began the season IN the full
ness of health and beauty, have perished with
the early flowers, and hundreds who went
abroad decked in the gay colors OF JOY and
hope are now robed IN the sombre attire Of
grief and mourning. Autumn has come to
many a heart, even in the sprlng-tlme of life,
and the earth has become to thousands of its
pilgrims literally 1.-The valley of the shadow OF
DEATH They who have passed through this
trying season unscathed by sickness and mis-
fortune-whom the Deith Angel has not even
brushed with his wings, should make their
lives hymn of thanksgiving to the Infinite
God who has dealt with them gentle and 50
graciously! Instead Of looking on tht darA
side of the future, they should look up in
grateful confidence To the Reaper whose SICK
le has lett them TO flourish little longer in
TIE field Of time, while thousands, as tuli Of
health and promise as they, have been cut
down and withered in an hour"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-10-25

RoDDrNG \ HEs-RoosT .-NJeems Lewkas, OF
Orange county, Va. writes to the Alex indfIt
Gazette that some 4. shoRes. rogue has robDcd
his hen-roost. He closes MS account Ot the
totci transaction as follows - sin the morning
we found ont that sum ieilcr had been konm.t-
tin a sJlt on CRIMINALS poetry and several
other hens. Mr.. Eddytur: when 1 gazed aroun
upon the wrek CT mater and the crash Of chik-
ins, var Id to 'scLIi:n in til langw;dg OF the
Poit whar he says feels most like fsller
who treds alone some banquet hall deserted,
whose lights are ded. whose 6 lis am fed, and
all 'ceptin him and an ole rooster and few
dcfunct hens dep1rted-Ie es. sir, thar sot that
noble ole foul like mollycholly on rock laugh
ing Patience. as Mr.. Shlkspur says in his 'Pis-
tie TO the Rooshuns. That sr war my Gram
mars favorit Rooster, an l could but lam ent
in my very gizzlrd to see him sottin up thar
without emmy Of his numerous wives to COM
fort his dropping spirits whar was they now
Elzko ansered lehari
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-10-25

Gov. PoLLocK.-The Pittsburg Chronicle.
an independent paper, ,Gluding to the election
of Judge Pollock, says: '.He is represented as
a high-minded, honorable gentleman. In
private life beyond reproach. He was just
and able judge of the Court of Common Pleas.
Repeatedly elected to Congress by the vote
of Wings and Democrats combined. and there
is no charge of his ever having proved unftith;-
fui to his trust. And how. to crog-u all. he
goes into the !iiSnest office in the gift OF the
.,aOpIe ofhis State, and it is to his great cred
it, that mon of all parties have contributed to
his election. May his administration PROVE a
benefit to the people,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-10-25

ia Washington letter to the New York
Courier says that the President and Secretary
OF State had interviews last week with Cant.
Hollins and Mr.. Fabens, relative :, the means
to be adopted for Bringing the Greytown affair
- final. Some action on the part of this
Government is necessary. The British have
taken San Juan into their custody, and it will
DC rebuilt, if at all, under their protection
As the Administration organ has proclaimed
upon apparently official authority, that the
destruction OF the place was ordered as a
measure necessary to the suppression Of Brit
ish influence in Central America, consistency
requires thatit should be followed up by equal
ly decided proceedings. 1t is thought that
Com. Newton of the Home Squadron, will be
employed on this delecate and responsible ser-
vice.. ~ --s