Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-10-27
CITY AND aTATEN re ws.

of many gentlemen connected with the 'Irg'i'"
Mechanics Institute, Col. John II Richardson oo"r,
mandant OF the 18th Regiment, has kindly cohSemeu
to order cut Il detachment Of the Young Guard pa.,
talon, on the 2Sth of this month, 10 fire a salute III
honor of laying the Corner Stone Of the buildihE
about TO BIZ erected for this Institution. The l0uns
Guard, on this occasion, will parade as all Artillery
Company. As this Company has had some eHpe.
rience in the Artillery drill, our citizens may look
for some admirable marching and firing on the occa'
sion.
In addition to the above, the Richmond Fire De-
partment, Mssons and Odd Fellows will unite III the
ceremonies, forming. in all, a grand military cIvie
and firenen's display.
These scenes, occurring as they do, on the Sacond
strangers will be sojourning in Richmond. canno!
otherwise than afford much interest and enjoyment
to those who may witness them.
SALES OF CATTLE.-Seversl o and calves De-
longing to Mr.. Richardson, were sold on the Fair
Grounds at Wytheville, Va, last week. A thorough.
bred COW, Tulip, and her calf, were sold to Capt;
Robt. Rsper for s475. Two yearing heifers, Milkn mail
and Maggie Lawton, were bought by Mr.. Henry"
Richardson for $3.50 each. Eighth of January. a four
year old COW, Was knocked of ut sl3n. A thorough
bred calf belonging to Mr.. Alexander Matthews, was
sold to Mr.. q. johnson, Of Rockbridge, for sl75.
FIREs.-Tbe dwelling OF Mr.. J. T. Mofett, at Ap.
pomatto1 Court House, Va, was destroyed by fire last
Tuesday night. Loss total-no Insurance.. An unoccu,
pied building, belonging to DR.. Cooke, near the ferry
wharf, in Portsmouth, was consumed by fire on Wed
nesday. The county ferry house was also damaged
and one or two other email buildings we're destroyed.
MYSTERIOUS ArrAiR-There is a mystery sur
rounding the sloop Brandywine, Of Wilmington, Del
aware, mentioned in II previous dispatch. She was
cleared at Cozzin's Point. james River, by f.. Rufin,
IT., and was picked up about one mile east of Sandy
Hook. The sea was breaking over her. No person was
OH board, and there were no trunks, clothing, books or
papers, except a bill OF lading. A compass was found
Al x,A;o Aaor npa aOnbnr w a n ,rnna A rpuak.
was found on deck. The matches were fastened and
cauIked. Nothing yet has been heard of Capt. earns
or crew. The cargo was insured in Wall Street, New
York.
PAYING SMALL DEBTS ILLUsrRATED.-A Frede.
ricksburg merchant went to Caroline Court on a GER
tain occasion with a $luO note OIL certain denomina-
ton. Shortly after he Cotton the green he paid it over TO
a farmer. The farmer soon discharged an indebtedness
TO some one else, and thus the note kept oni ts mission
of ljauidation until near the heel Of the evening, when
it was again paid back TO the same merchant who
took it there, and he brought it back to Fredericks-
burg! Having the curiosity to trace ite workings, he
found that 8 900 worth of debts had been paid by
that 900 note on a single day. Fredericksburg Her.
aid.
REMARKABLE Casa marriage took place in
Fairfax county, on Saturday last, OF a couple who
were divorced nine years ago. In the meantime the
man has been married and bs wife died, and on Sat
urday, he was again married to his former wife.
WILL REsIGy.-It is understood that Judge VIM.
Leigh, of the Halifax circuit, will resign his position
this fail. Hunter Marsball Esq, WIZ Bocock, Esq,
and others, are spoken Of as candidates for the Office.
ORpIsarIoS.-Rev Branch f. Cosby WAS ordained
to the Presbyterian ministry at Hepzibah, Chesterfield
county, on Saturday last. The ordination sermon was
preached by Elder Mason; The prayer offered by
Elder Taylor; the charge delivered by Elder Wat.
kins.
A PROMISING YouSG ARrIsT.-There are on eY.
hibition al the Mechanics Institute two busts made
by young Valentine of this city-sou of Mr.. Mann
s. Yalentine-which are worthy of very high praise.
One is bust of the Mayor of the city, and the other
of Mr.. Samuel MOrdecsi, one Of our oldest and most
estimsble citizens. Both are e1qulsitely faithful and
well executed-especially that of Mr.. Mordecsi. They
are but plaster casts vet they have a finish which is
worthy of marble. They show the very decided
genius of the young artist. We learn that he con,
templates q visit to Italy in order to get the benefit
of the schools Of fue arts in that country. With
study and perseverance he will no doubt assume a
high position among the artists OF Ms naive iana'-
dispatch.
s.-All the banks in the State have sus.
pended specie payments, and all bank notes with the
exception of the Kanawha and the Tazewell Bank
pass current. The Branch of the Farmers Bank in
Charlottesville was abundsntly able to pay specie
for all her notes, but il was thought best to follow the
lead of the mother bank Charf0HesrWe Jcyer-
s0RIOR.
USIyERsITY.-There are upwards of 6Wl students
matriculated and waiting TO do 20, at the University.
The money panic, it was feared, would keep some
away who might otherwise wish TO attend, but the
present number in attendance shows that the number
of students for the present session will quite equal
the number expected. Allthe Professors are at their
posts, every thing is going on we'll and the best
order prevails.
SALE OF LASD.-The landed estate Of the late Ji.
remiah A. Goodman, 2SO acres, was cold at auction,
Thursday 9Th, for S2S per acre to MIR. Wm.P Parish,
whose farm it adjoins.- Charlottesville Jcgers0ni6G.
DEATH OF AS EsrIMABLE LADY.-Mrs. Broaddu',
wife of the Rev. John a. Brosddus of Charlottes.
Vile, died at the residence Of her father, Dr. Gessnsr
Harrison, at the University of Virginia, on Wedne''
day last.
MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL FAlR.-The State FAN
of MARYLAND, at Baltimore, WAS largely attended on
Wednesday. Hon. John Is. Floyd, Secretary OF Wal
was among the visitors.
Sons OF TEMPERAscE.-The Grand Division Of
the Sons of Temperance of Virginia will hold their
next session in Lexington, on Wednesday,, the 2Sth
inst.
The NEW SLooPs OF WAR.-The Secretary of the
Navy has decided to build one Of the new steam
sloops of war at the Gosport Navy Yard.
GESERous.-Mrs. Eliza Clayton of Lynchburg
: has given 81 900 to aid in the completion of the COL
lege buildings in that city
Injury TO TIKI TOBACCO CROf.-The tobacco
crop in Louisa county has sustained great injury n
consequence of the warm, rainy week which prevail
cd u few days since.
CAsuALrY.-An aged white woman was killed or
the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, at Mount AIRY
) depot, on Saturday last, while attempting 10 cross tne
track.
SDoaEsTIc TRADE WITH VIRGISIA.-No less thar
eighteen schooner and sloop loads OF wood arrived
Tuesday morning at New York from Virginia, besides
other sailing vessels with -four, potatoes, &c.
AGRICULTURAL FArR.-Ths Jefferson County Ag
ricul,ural Fair commenced on Tuesday morning. |
was anticipated that the exhibition would be highly
crsditable 10 the agricultural industry and skill of the
county.
VIRGINIA BAHKs.-The branch Of the Exchange
Bank of Virginia at Weston, has not suspended speci,
payment. The fredericksburg News says the bank
in that place keep up the farce of specie paying
though actually paying out now Bank or the valley
notes-suspended bank notes-wh'ch they refused OF
Friday.
DEATH or JOHN B. MARrIS.-We are panied Il
announce the death of this distinguished artist and
most estimabls man. Mr.. Martin died on Wednes
day night. lie was a native of Ireland, and came tt
this city when a young man. He was by profession
ncopper-p plate engraver, but turned hs attention to
the art of painting, and by perseverance, and study
unaided by those advantages which are derived from
intercourse with masters and study in the schools OF
art, he rose to a position Of eminence that not a great
many attain, even with the best OF opportuni ties.-
lie was one of the very best portrait painter
ers in this country, and han left behind him pictures
that will hand down his fame to future generations
His portrait of Chief Justice Marshall is a master
work, and would alone attest his superior talents in
his profession.
We knew Mr.. Martin well, and admired him MOI
only for his abilities as an artist, but for hs persona
worth. He WAS a most excellent gentleman, upright
honorable and sincere in his intercourse with bis
neighbours; and as q Christian, benevolent, charitable