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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-05-17
,s,oyE 10 BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE SIR KNIGHTS

,.y,i,s,.. rich, welcome to the Dramas fame.
u. ,-,st YOU warmly, though In simple strain.
rs, homes, tervor you will not disdsin.
:, ,,,.h,a,e the deeds OF daring HIGH"
40 ,l,he bold eppris- Of Chivalry,
!. ,,h.r DAYS. when innocence oppressed
y ,..t he Jus, anger OF the knightly breast,
a.e r.r been ;he Dramas chosen part,
I,5 ,-,rs. glory o! the scenic AIT.
Va; though the sun Of ChivSlry is set.
,, ,hi,;ns yir;res linger with US yet;
a. ;sorah the Feudal knight has had his day.
n, modern Tsmplar may indeed display
llo,.y courage and q, gentle nien
us-aye Sir Gswslne OF the .ilken sheen.
Tsu .he true valor OF the antique age,
T... luy..e brish:sns our historic page.
wAi.h ae-ved the patriot, arm, on land and sea,
:. ,-;,e The blow which made Columbia free.
"a rcu. nv friends, descendants OF 4 race
s,,,uaed to- every ancient manly grace,
With gave a WARREN to the death OF fame,
AZ lea, our annals GRkssI's iumortal name,
Ts osa =. worthy Of yoar sloriou, s!res:
= Welcome you. VIRGINIA S.vER Tires.
p. .e. in token OF the ties which binds
:. ssxed union both our hearts and minds,
AID lots ,ose:he: all our future fates,
=, elealed banners OF the sister States,
i.af rsy they thu, be intertwined above
fyr Freedom. temple In abiding love;
L;,s nay our beau,eous rainbow Gag Of stars
Js.s 10 he breeze It's bright embla:oned bars,
All 90 is !olii for evermore be seen
f,:A s:ary sister Of the Old Thirteen!
Zee. gracious auditors. I we'll might pause,
D.: la: | crave q little more applau.e:
:, such As are, and yet are not, 10 tedrs-
p. rll.ry, bo1es-every one that hears,
leue appeal for three tremendous cheers
SGT. or ayseit. but for those gallant Knights.
VS., presence here Tirginia's soul delights
Al. AL make 10 you my parting bow,
as,l for then rs only you know how.
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SHIPPING.

GREAT REDUCTION.-THE VANDERBILT
" European Line Of United States mail Steamship.
VANDERBILT, Capt. Lefevre. ARIEL, Captain Jones.
OCEAN QUEEN, Capt. Tinker. NORTH STAR,
VIII form a PoaryIoHrLY line t,tween NKw YORK, SOrrH.
AXPros and HAvRE, UNDER NAIL 0STRAcr, leaving this side
each alternate Saturday, and tn, other side each alternate
Wednesday.
FROM NEW FORK FE0a HAvRE AID
POR SOUTHAMPTON SOUTHAMPTON
AND BAyRE. FOR NEW YORK.
OCEAN QUEEN. Saturday, May 81. Wednesday, June
Vanderbilt. Saturday, June, &. Wednesday, June: ..
ARlEL.......- Saturday, Junels. Wednesday, July, .
OCEAN QUEEN. SATURDAY, July 2 wednesday,, July 20.
VANDERBILT. Saturday, July IL. "wednesday, Aus -.
AklEL......- Saturday, July 30. Wednesday. Aug. -.
These steamships have water tight Compartments.
Carry able surgeons.
PRICE OF P~ASsAGE-(EiTnER WAY TIg S,Ng) wiz:
PER vASpERniLT-firs Cabin. 1870 and tlLO; Second
cabin, 30.
PER ARigL-lst cabin. $50: Cd cabin, 40,
PEK OCEAN QuEES-lst cabin, 400 and So; 2d cabin, $50.
a LIMITED number, Sd cabin, fsO.
sEEriric4!Es Issued Of passage from Europe.
SPkciK delivered in London and Paris.
d. TORRANCE, No. 3 Bowling Green, New York.
April 1>-tm
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NOTICE.
mANNY,S CELEBRATED REiPING \
MOVING MACHINES, WITH WOODS IMPROVE

TIME subscribers still continue to manufacture aml sell
hi. valuable machine. Can supply the trade, a. seih -
farmers, on the most reasonable terms. We have also par-
chased the patent right OF a new Straw Cutter, paten'eh ny
J. III. Bennett, for hand power, which Will cut faster an!
cleaner than any other hand power machine In use; anu, ~
the sane time, simple and durable. Price gu. We nave
also Moptcou,-ry', celebrated iockaway Wheat Fans, on
hand, for sale. y. W ''s
| Mav finn
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CoMnlSSIONERS, SALE OF VALUABLE
REAL xsr ATE Il AARTIlI-MHERI I'D CQl'S ~

COM VI ISSION Elm "a OF AbLG
REAL ESTATE ~ RTliCMBERLASD COUNTY.
DrgSuAST to a decree OF the Circuit Court OF Nor,hum-
l. berland county, pronounced at Its April term, IN the
sit OF Hudnaii et. al. VS.. Hudnall ct. al, We will sell, TO the
highest bidder. ut lIeathsvillc, OH MONDAY, the 18th day or
June next, CHAT hsing Northumberland County Court day,)
the following valuable Tracts Of Land belonging TO the heirs
VI Richard lludnall. decd:
Firsf-A tract OF Wood Land, known az the Forest
Tract" containing over $40 acres. There Is but a small
portion of this land opened: the remainder. being heavily
covered with the best Oak. Chestnut and Pine Timber. To
4 person wishing TO engage in the wood business, and nj The
same time to clear up and improve 4 farm, this place pos
-rsses decided advantages. II Is situated conveniently near
niyigable wairr-thr Wicomico riyer-in a healthful ard
pleasant locality, with n soil unbrokrn. and susceptible Of
the highest Improvement.
Second-A small tract NJ co acres. adjoining the land Of
Alexander blackwell. This tract Is Immediately on the
WicOmico river. and Is covered with a vigorous growth Of
The hes: young Pine Timber.
Tlirl-Smith's Point Tract. or shat portion OF Smiths
pn!n. Island belonging TO the said heirs. This is about ~
sores Of open land. with a sunciency Of timber for fuel and
D.Ler purposes. II j. situated At the mouth ~ the Potomac
H. one OF the hest sIai and herring fisheries in nil this section.
With hut slight expenditure towards improving the haul, II
may be made n most profitable fishery, while the open land
j. sufficient for a snug and profitable trucking farm. II Is
situated directly across the river, opposite Point Lookout,
where hotels, &C. are now In erection for A summer retreat:
which circumstance will contribute vastly 10 the prontable'
ness Of trucking in this locality.
TEENs-A sullciency in cash 10 pay cost OF suit and sale:
,te balance In equal instalments OF one, two and three
yrarS-purchasrr TO give bond, and approved personal Sc.
ruri,y. for the deferred payments. and titled reserved until
the whole Of The purchase money is paid.
~ Further information can be had by addressing any
ore Of the Commissioners, a; Burgess Store, Va.
WILLIAM T.. COLES.
WILLIt VI A. IlUDNALL, Commissioners.
JAMES :, SUTTON,
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EPISCOPAL CONTENTION IL NORFOLE

NOTICE.
LARGE STOCK or DRY GUUDS AT AND BELOW COST.
MYTH the view OF engaging in other pursuits, have de.
w t-rIninrd TO close my presen, business, and shall
from tits day forward olIcr the whole Of my large and well
assorted stock a: cost. and all unreasonable and past styles
much below. Also my store. so well situated for business
for rent rs soon as thr goods are disposed Of.
Having recently received my Spring and Summer sup
plies, the assortment will be found very good in all staple
and fancy goods; but my determination 10 leave the bust
ness being settled aud firm. | will At once proceed to sell
out everything and inyitc purchasers In the city and couH'
try To avail themselves OF the present opportunity TO ":
their supplies at from 20 TO 81 per cent below the Usual
market prices. MANN :. NALENIlNL, Jh.,
No. %, corner Broad and 9Th streets, near
Lnrilo d Cnnitnl Snnare.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
ARRANGEMENT OF TRAINS FOR TIE WEEK OF TIFF
ASHLAN IA Q S
VNRAINS WILL LEAVE RICHMOND. FOR TIE ASl-
LAND RACES, commencing on n
TUESDAY, lIth instant, at 10 \. NJ, AAEA-~
II A. NJ, and II NJ, PrSCrrALLl. ~EAX~
Returning will leave A: bland Oh
clusion Of the race.
Otricg H., =. and T.. l.. Il. Company,
n. a-x.l N-. 1 . IN
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May 2-dkxlm No. G As,or Housr. New York.

PILLS, the safest and best ~PurSa,ive Pills In Use. They act
upon the Liver, Stomach and Bowels, carrying OIL all bile
and every foul secretion. They don't grippe, are easy In
their operation, and can be taken at any time, without fear
OF exposure. They remove Colds from the system and pre-
vent rheumatism. II you suffer with any pain, use HAIR
HORSE'S CCHE-ALL, the great Pain Annihilator. II you
have a Cough, use IIARTSiIORNES COUGH SYRUP, which
Is the best Cough syrup in The world.
Sold by all Druggists in Richmond and Petersburg.
n, N g-
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LARGE NUMBER OF
ERICH AN WOODEN TRSEMESTS
oS CARY OR DOVER STREETS.
" u VTF W u
~ SYDNEY. CORNER or LAUREL STREET,

~ 81 70 viss'E pF bhl = lhEElp
y .>iLE AT .iIC7ION.
4 7 the Request IL the owners. who reside In Kentucky,
N We shall sIl NJ Public Auction. on the premises, on
TUESDAY, TIE .ITlI MAY, lS?, AT I O'Clock. y. N. II
fair. I; rot. the next fair day, a large number Of excellent
Brick aud Wooden Tenrm-nts. located ~ above. These
t.neinents have been erected within the last six or seven
ycars, are ~wcllbui'. amt occupied by good tenants, At fair
rents. 4 pla. OF the property will be exhibited ~ the hour
Of sa!e. The particular attention Of those wanting COM
Portable Residences IN an improving part Of The suburbs. Is
respectfully called 10 tli. sale.
Unconstitutional cash, balance al G. IL and i months.
for negotiable notes, Interest added, secured by a trus.
deed. The iaNe, for l>jy 20 he paid by the purchasers.
Nnr Il EnlElN 4 lppERSnN Aucta
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-05-17

not he who invented Brussels Carpeting or Gold Broeadc
whom the masses hav. reason TO hold in regard, but he VINO
furnishes something useful 10 every body. One OF our u"
vernment officials lately returned from his mission IN Bra
I'll, tells as an anecdotc that among the first enquiries made
If him about his acquaintance with our public men. was
whether he knew the American Chemist, nr. J. 9. AiER.
who invented the CHERRY PICTORIAL and CAriiAHllC
PILLS. As these articles (mu.e particularly The Cherry
Pec,ora) are in general use in the cities Il South America,
they are the most prevalent representations OF American
products. and As many THOUSANDS there ~ well as here, owe
10 them the recovery Of their health from malignant Dis
eases, It is not strange they should hold the inventor IN es'
| teen, but il in rather simple in them 10 suppose that The
Doctor is the only man Of mark We have among ouT twenty
million of ople.-lClirisiian Advocate.
Maya
~ IMPOSSIBLE!-Thc mild ineorrosive clieini-
! cal ingredients, ofwhich sIIA1R DYE, is com
posed, render IL harmless 10 the ;endercsi skin and the weak
est and finest hair. The change from The d~ull,heayy tint ofaee
10 the brilliant dark brown or glossy black ofcomely youth, Is
INSTANTANEOUS No failures, no delay, no imperfect
coiors, no unpleasant odor: in all cases the result i uniform,
Immediate Md entirely successful.
Sold every where, and applied by all Hair Dresses.
CRISTAD0R0,
Nav 2-dkvlm No. 6 Aston House. New York.
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THE NFFLICTED.-r0KMINrK6

vs. 10 THE
~ WITH PAIN, and scorched with ievrrs. ~ We
know you arc, and impatient a. such Affections must neccs-
sarily make you, We beg that you will compose yourself one
moment, tina: we may learn the extent of your maIadle-,
and offer you, II We can, 4 prescription for their cure. Are
you q Dyspep,ic. and has your stomach refused TO perform
its functions till your strength has failed and life has become
n burden? lfso, we offer you in BAKERS PKgMirH BirTERs,
a never failing remedy for your Ills. Are you troubled with
nervous headaches, an 1 dimncss Of vision Incidental there
to: Then resort to BIxEG's BirTEns as your only hope
Are you suffering from constipated bowels and torpid liver:
l,SER's PRguirN BITTER, will arouse both and give them ,ha;
vitality so essential to health. Have you delicate females
and trelhing children, who have los: all relish for food. and
are hourly wasting away E,ggE'S liTTEEs. the most vau-
able tonic ever discovered will strike at The root Of their
diseases and soon give them appeiiies and s'reagth. Do
you live In a section where aguc and fever hold continual
sway II so. you may laugh at these diseases and defy
their power, provided you use regularly BAE.K'> bIrTgGs.
Diarrica, Chnlic, Cholera Nlorhus, anu all other disease.
| arising from iniigestions and improper secreiions, rapidly
yield to the health-giving Influence Of hi. great medicine,
which is now sold throughout, this country, by Druggists
generally, and Is more extensively used than. any other
medicine known. These Bii'e-s first won their way at home.
before they were offered to the res: Of the world, and. now
that they are known and appreciated, the proprietor IL.
s!res that all who need their aid may have it at moderate
cost. Price only ~ cents per bottle. To be had Of al. the
principal Druggists in the city Of Richmond. and elsewhere
In Virginia and North Carolina al.o. OF L. Sto;t & Co.,
Washington, u. c.. T.. II. Siabicr X Co., baltimore; y. \.
Fahnesiock & Co., Philadelphia; Barnes X Park, New York.
Orders filed by addressing +. BAKER, Proprietor.
Mays Richmond, Va.
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5uosE TIE MAroR.-Thc city excitemcnts


:: ia are numerous. takingthem from the humilia-
s :as:;oa Of the Common Councils X. n. power,
re L. y. Gas Superintendents' higher law"
-; protest., and the fact that one Of the Oppo-
I, members Of the Council made a bet OF 800
L a%a.er:T should never be qualified to the office
ssch The people elected him; all tend 10 raise
:, @1siderable talk In town. This, Of course.
e~rnssil;o very low estimation u bigoted clique
-a'c.ly amalgsnatcd Opposition" whose rrin-
q action IS blind wilfulness for their absurd
sake.
'~.'oit-sr showing forth these black sheep OF our
c11t'y IN ell their rottenness. as We might east
y therefore, We lie, them 60 with all the rope n
.s:oioea'aace could give them.
AK o: other matters, we would inform orr
ss'' III; a. the hot weather draws nigh. it is me-
So! % have cleanliness all around. The police
~ on a str!a lookout fer unhealthiul nuiSances.
aat.r Of per.ons on this charge were cited before
Ea!o' Yesterday.
i..'!v jackson, a highly colored descendant Of
+, ~scsory, VA. chastised for stealing 4 saw from
Ns::on. lafayette Brooks was discharged from
-%;es;ions oil ~s~iously injuring Mrs.. Susan Tai
ambrose, hebng;ng to Baker and Peasants,
: 'ts'ed q Tor ,tealing q chair. He wanted to
: aiaself chairman Of a colored Opposition
r.,
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RICIINoND CArTLE MARKE1

RICHMOND CATTLE MARKET, Mar 16.
For tho week ending on the 18th instant. there wese only
IS head Of cattle sold at the price OF - ~ per 100 lbs,
Quality ordinary. The supply being far short Of the demand.
Calves continue In demand. Sheep and Lambs al quota
lions OF last week.
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puELIc SALE or VALUABLE REAL

y pursuance Of two DEGREES OF the Circuit Court OF Rich.
j mond county, pronounced nj the last term. in the suits
Of Mitchell ~. Mithell. the undersigned, as commissioner,
will expose &c Gale. at Warsaw. in the county aforesaid, oil
MONDAY, TIE FOURTH DAY OF JULY next. ,brinc
court da? } two vain1h'. tracts or parcels of Land. sdjoin-
ins each other. Get containing two hundred and six,y.hS-
aere-, and the O,h-. about ~siNty-hvc. A considerable pro-
portion 81 the land IS open. under good enclosures. already
productive AMI susceptible Of the highest degree ofirprovc.
ncnt. The residue 1, covered with a heavy growth Of OAK,
hickory and clc.nui, thus aCording 4 valuable supply OF tin
hcr a. we'll a. the best fuel. Roth tracts are convenient 10 IA
vigablv water. being within three miles OF the I:appahtn.
mock river aad one Of Rappaha1uoek creek. On the
larger tract there is a large, convenient, and comfortable
Dwelling. situated on an elevation commanding n fine view
of the riy -r and creek aforesaid. aud also OF the town Of
TapIahannock. in Essex county, also, every necessary ou'.
house. suitable for the accommodation Of \ family. Al the
luXurirs Of the water aud Wild fowl and s"ra, are conre-
ni,nt and abundant. The location Is considered healthy,
and j. regarded altogether rs most desirable.
The terms Of credit on the larger tract. are ! . and3 years;
All OF The smaller Z, l. and Is months, with interest from
dag ~ sale, except for costs Of suit and expenses Of sale
In each case, which will be required in cash.
Address, Lo,t,burg. Sorihumberland county, Va
Il. u a or SnDnn Ia,,- II atnpnr
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UNPRECEDENTED BARGAINS
AT TIE CASH STORE OP
PE7KINS &c co.,

USPRBCEDENTED
AT TIE CASH STORE oP
PERKINS de CO.,
No. al, EAULE SQUARE.
XyERY rich Two rloauced and Double Skirt SILK Robes
Two flounced Beragc, Grcnadine and Organize Robes
Rich Organdies and Bcragcs
Ducul Piaid.. valenii4s and Chalie de LINES. marked
down to 20c
Fresh suppl, OF those cheap Kid Gloves at '%c
IS bleached Shifting, very cheap at oil
Best Is bartlett bleached. 1t l0c
Extra - bleached shifting, at lie
best y. y. Mills Shifting. ut l5c
Rich Lace and French Worked Srt'
Large stock new style Paraso5
lIW pieces fast colored Lawas, at oil
81 pieces ~ fast colored BrilIantcs, ut lc
Best Engli,l and American Calicocs, at lie
Watch Spring Hoop skirts.
Nav II PERKINS l. 60.
DOSNAN s. co.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
RICHMOND, w.
| COLLECT c~onsignmcnts Of Tobacco, Grain ana e'her
y produce, for which the best Marke; prices will be OH
tanned.
~ Office on Virginia street, near Cary.
Feb S-d&cly
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E,sopEAy WAR E1clrEMrsr.-Thc war news

Ts:s,3ay in our papers caused a deuce Of a scnsa-
town, both commercially and politically
-::as; stock vent up considerably while Goggin
x.i., owing TO their anti-dcmocratic and %anti-re-
a:la. feature, sunk away down below par. You
k:i 20, negotiate them. The market in all arti-
r. necessary for soldicr-don rose with a rush, caus-
L.,a upward tendency in everything, from tobacco
| .oo,-skirs. The fact tina; the Aus,rians had
sed The Tie;no river and had a muss in L.ombar-
-sie everything 90 up, especially ~ Palmerston
Fs 40: IN Office in England and nobody else there
= watch the maneuyres Of France and Russia.
Wy, Old Jack, who sells oranges in n small has
!: a'olni the streets, raised his prices-a half-a-
b. .. more was added 10 the value Of every orange.
jack gave rs the reason for the rise this great
?: n Europe, ileforesaw the closing Of the Aedi-
e-..ean :rsie rs blockade and he saw q future fall
I, 4 .: Seville and st. Michael oranges. Consc-
ely. Ike I business merchant, he at once raised
k,:ass. What, i the next thin. to 90 ups Nous
|r.a.
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RICuMoNp MONEY MARKET-EXCIIANGE

MONEY MARKET-EXCTASGE
The Banks are discounting freely, and the demand for
money on the street Is very limited; for A. No. ] paper l q
~ per CT.
DoMEsric-Check on New York, Philadelphia and Bahi.
more, q prem
The old Banks threw out the notes OF the free Banks and
Banks Of the Valley. The notes Of most OF the free Banks,
however, are taken on deposit by she Bank Of the Common
wealth.
The notes OF the Trans-Alleghany Bank are Is per Ct. dis.
count. Bank Of Kanawha 10 per CT. discount.
North and South Carolina Bank notes Z per cent dis.
count.
Enll - cilrnr L
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The members Of the GgSFhsL COMMITTEE or ARRANGEMENTS
will wear their BIrGgs I'LL Thursday inclusive.
LINE OF MARCH FOR TUESDAY, SEvENTEETH Inst.
From M-chanics' Institute down Franklin 10 l9tli siieet,
thence TO Broad, thence to 18th, thence To Main, thence 10
Iyih. thence TO Masons' Hall, thence up Franklin to tsth.
thence 10 Main, thence to 9th, thence 10 Capitol, thence to
18th, thence 10 First Baptist Church. After the Grafton and
other Exercises At Church. the ILSBo or MARCH will continue
up broad 10 9Th, thence TO Clay, thence TO LIST, thence 10
Broad, thence to 5th, thence 10 franklin, thence TO foushec,
thence to Main, thence 10 9th TO Mechanics Institute.
NOTICE.-Ladies who have received Tickets OF Invita-.
ton 10 the knights Templar reception at the M.cHANics
ISsTi1rTE FOR TUESDAY. Eth instant, will please be pulctnGt
at the hour named, and present their tickets at the door
The following brethren will be In attendance, as hoor CON-
miitee:
JOHN POE, JR, NO: y. IoMIhiN''
Il. II. MEADE
NoTIcE.-The Grafton before IcHMoSDNo MMAS-
| derry. No. II, and their guests from Boston and Prnxi,
d.nce, will be- delivered by Rev. SIR kSiGHr }. LANsiNN
BURROUGHS, at the First Baptis. Church, on Tcfsi'Af' i''n
instant, at o'clock.
present.
s The following brethren will be in attendance as floor
committee
RICHAR s. sANXAY, R0BT 7: REYNOLDS.
LANES n. FISHER. DAVID LAMBERT,
May lC-d1t JUSEfu LhiHLrI.
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~ LOOK OUT FOR LIMITATIONS OF
LEA 4 PERKINS, WORCESTERSHIRE S.AUCE.-See adyer
.i,ement Of JOHN DUNCAN / SONS.
Aug 1t-w1y
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TaECoLrNRlAS Ho1EL.-0ur country friends
;. * pleased 20 learn that the sold Columbian"
: as.ly renovated, ia going ahead in fine STYLE
[a la! sHacks are prodigious IN their way, and
az :be liquid, 70 wash them down with. Call
- ,.eI.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-01-21
BROOKLYN CHRISTIAN UNION.

To the Editor Of The ~ \. Iyt6vne
SIR: Your paper of the 18TH instant, in reporting
meeting Of the Christian Union OF Brooklyn, recently
orgal ized stated that the only cOtdton OF member
ship was good moral character.
As the report from its brevity, gives but an imper-
feet idea OF the bass of the Union may ask you to
insert the following preamble and Articles OF the Con-
etitution:
ps.,NELE-We the undersigned desiring TO improve our
A. YES Tesousy morally and intellectually and 20 establish
brstisu Mon exempt both from secssn excusvebes and
dctson do hereby adopt following Constitution
AR The purpose Of Union shall BE- the Investigate
ana development of religious aud mora ruth ana the prooob
OF Chri.,i.nity ire pectiye ofcsss or sect
Arr Any person OF good character DESTROYS OF cooperating
in the objects q the Union, shall be- esoe to membership
The Union deemed good character tn be essential
10 membership, the phrase " good moral character
having come to signify almost anything bat Christ-
inn cfaracter A MEMBER.
N,tcYo,k Jan o., 1850