Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-01-11

This periodical Is very handsomely SotleN w
and ably conducted. 1t contains a monthly
report of the prosres. made by the AsSocl'-
ton, an account Of various occurrences of in
tercst in the different States, and 4 number OF
articles very worthy of perusal. Terms 81 per
annum.
Vfce-Re%cnt for New Jersry.
The recent appointment Of the Nicc.Rcgcnt
for New Jersey, has been most happy and cal
culated to call forth all the enthusiasm oil that
patriotic State, whose histories are interviewer
with the struggles and victories OF the VA
Thirteen"
Col. Ogden. the father Of Miss Phebe Anne
Ogden. was IN officer in the revolutionary
Army. Governor Of the State OF New Jersey.
President of the Cincinnati, but greatest oil all
his honorS. he could boast of having been the
friend and companion Of Washington. Her
brother, the Hon. Z. B.. D.. Ogden, occupies an
enviable position, on the bench OF New jersey,
but the intrinsic merits of the lady herself, are
such that one need not look beyond them, to
estimate her worth. To extraordinary energy
of character. and cultivation and refinement OF
mind. she adds in an eminent degree, all those
Christian graces. which so adOrn the character
of and the Church at large, has felt
the influence Of her well spent life.
vice-Re.ent for Ohio.
In announcing the appointment Of the ac-
complished wife Of the Hon. George ii. Pendlc-
ton. NJ. c., as Vice-Rcgcnt for Ohio, we are
confident no lady could have been chosen more
accountable to the State than the daughter Of
Francis S. Key, inhcriting as she docs. not only
the talent, but the pure patriotism OF her noble
father. whose memory will be cherishedb by every
American, so long liz the "Star Spangled Ban
ncr' is known as our national song.
In Ohio, Mrs. Pendlcton has 4 fair field for
her laborS, for although it is a new State, there
is there. rs everywhere in our Union, q deep
reverence for Washington; and the Queen
CITY OF the West" we are sure. will show .
royal liberality in her offerings on the national
shrine.
Enthusiastically as Mr.. Keys poem is sung
all over our land, comparatively few are aware
of its origin; vet, happily the incidents have
been narrated in full. by the pen of our venera-
bic and beloved Chief Justice, Roger b. fancy,
brother in law of the poet; and as We believe
the account will be most acceptable to our read
crs. we subioin the following brief sketch:
I'm the wear 1914 Mr.. Key was u volunteer
in the Eighth Artillery Of Georgetown, ID. {.
After plundering Alexandria, the British fleet
moved down the Potomac, but on the day Of
its departure, the troops passed through upper
Marlboro on their return TO their ships, and ut
midnight, entered the house Of Mr.. BcaneS,
took him prisoner, and from the camp sent
him on board the fleet.
..Mr. Key was requested TO obtain the sane.
ton of the Government to his going on board
Of the Admiral's ship, under a flag of truce, and
cndcavoring to procure the release ofMr. Bcanes,
before the fleet sailed. This he did, and was
courtcously received by Admiral Coclrane. at
the mouth of the Potomac. lie succeeded in
his mission, but was told that both himself and
the Doctor must be detained until the contcrl-
plated attack on Baltimore was over. They
were, however, transferred to their own ship.
and guarded by marines to prevent their land
ing. They anchored in a position whichaena-
bled them to distinctly see the flag of Fort
McIIcnry. from the deck Of the vessel, which
Mr.. Kew paced all night, anXiously listening to
the barmbardment; but before morning there
was silence, and he knew not which party was
victorious. until the dawn showed him our flag
still floating over the fort, and the British
troops re.cmbarking.
"Under the inspiration Of the moment, he
commenced the song on the deck Of the vessel.
writing it on the back of a letter; finished it
in the boat on his way to the shore; and wrote
it out las it now stands at the hotel on the
night he reached Baltimore.
$50 enthusiastically was it received by the
Baltimorcans, that in less than an hour after its
publication, the city resounded with the shouts
Of
" The Star spsncied Banner. o long may It wave
DER the land OF the free, and the home Of the brave
Vice Regent for Rhode Island.
We are happy to observe among the Vice
Regents recently appointed, the name of Mrs.
Abby Wheaton Chace, wife of Professor George
J. Chace, of Browns University. Providence
Rhode Island.
The literary reputation and superior accom-
plishmcnts of this distinguished lady, as well
as her zeal for the cansc in which she has en-
gagged, gives assurance that she will be wei
coined rs q valuable and efficient officer, and we
hope that through her influence, Rhode Island
will promptly and cordially respond to the de-
mands made upon her gratitude and patriotism
by an Association, which, each day, widcns i'll
its national support, and continually receives
voluntary aid from warm and true hearts
throughout the land.
Vice Regent 1Or tOnHectlcuts
Since the last issue of the Record" Mrs.
Mary Boot Goodrich, wife of the well known
and popular author. Peter Farley, dion. s. &.
(ioodrich) has, VIC are pleased to say, accepted
the appointment Of Vice Regent for Connect
cut.
This lady is of the family Of the late Kirk
Boot, Esq, distinguished merchant and manu-
~facturcr Of Boston, and from her energy Of cha
racter and generous impulses, combined with
excellent practical judgment, we are led to an
ticipate important results from her action in Il
State, which has had the honor Of giving to the
country such patriots rs Putnam, Sherman,
Huntington, Wolcott, Williams and Trumbull.
In the same spirit that led the great-hearted
and indomitablc Putnam to forsakc his plow TO
help win an honored nanc for his country
among the nations OF the earth, let the men Of
the present generation, imbibing his Jealous
patriotism, show that they are worthy chill
dren of a great ancestry, and that they know
how to be grateful to the hero and statesman,
whose genius inspired their fathers to stake
their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred
honor" to secure those invaluable blessings We
now enjoy.
The Regent has been particularly fortunate
in the selection of Mrs. Jane Maria Van Ant
werp. as Vice Regent for Ioua. Report says
That this lady possesses every qualification
which could fit her for the discharge of her du.
ties in the honorable and important position to
which she is called. She is endowed with
brilliant talents; noted for her literary abilities,
her energy, her practical good sense, and her
patriotism.
Mrs. Van Antwerp is the granddaughter of
Robert Yates, one of the trainers Of the Federal
Constitution, and Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court of the State of New York; daughter of
Robert Van Ness Yates, Secretary Of the same
State; and niece Of Major Fairlie, Of Revolu-
tionary memory, (who was ABIDE Camp to
Baron Steuben.)
Her husband, Gen. Yer Plank Van Antwerp.
has been entrusted by Government with many
responsible Offices. 1t was he, who drew up
.ba ;>nor,aDt tro,t,. ,,;@l, A. Co.. IL CL.,