Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-06-01

NAsHiNG ION, 3t6f Oh no kcutc lc uDll 10
that Lord Napier has reasons to believe thatth Der.
by ministry will take liz stand on the right OF vista.
ton TO ascertain the real character of all suspected
vessels.
ton Of the Peoples Union Party aud will make
no compromise Of their platform to aid any party.
THE CONVENTION . ELECTION IN MARY
The returns from the counties continue to show H
majority in opposition 10 the call for Il Convention to
re- model the Constitution Of Maryland. As far az re-
ceived. the vote sums up rs follows:
Against the Convention, 1874
For the Convention, 69ii
Majority against Convention. G57g3
Five counties, yet to be heard from, are expected
to increase very largely, the majority given above.
FUNERAL OBSEQUIES OF THE LATE GENE
a PERSlFER +. SMITH
PHILADELPHIA, May 2S.-The funeral ~obsequies of
the late General Saith took place to-day amid a most
imposiug display. The first division of State militia.
under Geu. Csdwallader and the Scott legion formed
the left wing next were Il detachment Of marines and
the Duquesne Grays. from P~ittsburg. The body.
guard was composed OF Commander George C. Read
and Captain w. W.. Mexican, of the navy Colonies
T. J. Grain and G.. II. Thomas, of the army; and
Thos. Dunlap and Charles Beddle, on the part Of the
citizens. Flags We're at half mast on all the public
buildings, armories, shipping and wharves. Minute
guns were fired at the navy-yaId and other points
The procession proceeded to Laurel Hill Cemetery.
where the National Guards fired the last salute over
the soldiers remains.
BALLOTING FOL AN EPISCOPAL BISHOP.
PHILADELPHIA, May 2S.-The Episcopa! Conveu.
ton OF the Diocese of Pennsylvania have been ballot
ting all day for the election Of HI Assistant Bishop.
Several Intellectual ballots took place this morning,
when DIR. Vinton OF Boston, was replaced in nolnina.
ton. GA the eleventh ballot, DR. Bowman Of Lan-
caster and DIR. Vipton each received 69 votes, and
DIR. Stevens consequently no election. On the
last ballot DIR. Finton received 20, and DR.. Bowman
69-scattering 4. Adjourned to meet again this eve
ming.
PHlLADELPHIA, May 2S.-Evening.-The Episco-
pal Convention this evening again proceeded to ballot
Tor an Assistant Bishop. On the sixteenth ballot DIR.
Bowman received Is and DR.. rinton 63-scsttering
.. The laity then voted and approved the selection
ofthe clerey-yeas ca nays ST. So the Rev. DR.. Bow
man, OF Lancaster county, was declared to be elected
Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Pennsylvania.
BILLY BowLEGs GETS AN ANswER.-The fsmous
Indian, Billy Bowlegs, has received the followiu,
telegraphic answer to a message he sent to President
Buchanan:
THE President returns The greeting of the great
Indian warrior, Billy Bowlegs, aud WISHES him long
life, health and prosperity in his new home" Billy
left New Orleans on the 18th, with his warriors,
women and children, OF board the steamboat Qua.
paw, under charge Of Colouel Rector, for his new
home.
TEE CRoPs.-We very much regret to hear tia.
the wheat crop in the counties OF Cumberland, Buck
ingham, and oma viii be cut short at least ore.
half by the Joint worm. Up to a few days since, the
crop promised TO he a very abundant one, but our IN
formant Gays who is ANGST reliable gentleman that
all their hopes are dashed {" the g~round.-Lynch-