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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-20

Over $25O has been expeboec ON ue pinuag 1ono,
ard the designing painting, diminishing and nissios
have MI been executed BY workmen in the hessns
Walkers employ. I. Ia now on exhibition, covered
with olass case at the establishment Of the firm, No.
ia Fulton street. and viii probably be formally pre-
ented TO the Manhattan Engine boys on next Monday
evening.
For CALuoRsA.- the passengers by tho
steamer for California which sails to-day are three
Young lsdies-Misses DELLA McCossELL, MARY NC
CosYELL, and HANNAH ELIZA DrER-from brandsn,
Vermont who 20 out for the purpose Of obtaining stu
atoms az teachers. They have no positive engsge-
mens awaiting their arrival but go to sock their for
tunes and take their chances among the rising gsnera
ton Of the Golden State They fully understand their
business and are competent 10 discharge al the duties
devolving upon the instructors of youth. We have no
dsubt but they win prove eminenty successful on the
Pacific coast as they hail from State celebrated for
the energy ard perseverance, Of its "natives."
The SANITARY PoLIcE-Under the late resolution
of the Board of Commissioners Of Police, detailing
Sergesnt and five men as Sanitary company, 10 COM
plianee with the new law, President Bowen yesterday
detailed Sergeant Lord Of the Eighteenth Precinct,
Patrolmen Brewer, Of the Steamboat Squad, Mark OF
the Eighth Precinct, Forbes of tho Nineteenth Pre-
cinct A. V. Davis Of the Fifth Precinct and Houston,
of the Second Precinct The majority Of theee detail
ments are toerably fair and the will no doub' DO
good duty. The entire force was paid of yesterday
BALLOON ASCENSION PROM THE PALACE GARDEN
Of people collected, yesterday afternoon, along
that portion of Fourteenth street fronting the Palace
Garden in eager anticipation Of the balloon ascension
which Prof. John Wise had advertised 10 make at
o'clock much smaller number paid their quarters at
the entrance to the Garden, and gathered inquisvey
around the balloon il underwent the process OF in
Aation. Prof Wises balloon, Ganymede," ia about
IS feet in diameter, by 60 in hight, is composed Of
Ipb-coored vanished silk and with its little wicker
basket attached presented very graceful appearance
At D. m, the Professor mounted the platform, aud
besopght the indulgence Of his patrons for half an
hours re,pe stating that the longer he waited the
better it would be for the purses OF himself AMI the
proprietors Of the Garden. The request was cheer
fully granted and the company waited patiently until
Al D. No. when the Professor slept into his basket the
ropes were let co. and the balloon fOatei buoysrtly
of with tie cargo, taking at frat ncrth.wessery d.
recton while the crowd cheered below. After 1t had
sscendtd few hundred feet, q southwest current
seemed 10 bear away toward the East River which
course it pursued as far the eye could distinguish
its SUD. eilded surfaces bright speck against the
purple sky.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-20

INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL AssocIATIoS-rhe Sixth An
Diversary of the Brooklyn Industrial School Associs
ton was celebrated IT the Athenaum on Tuesday night
Ex-Msyor Lambert presided There are two schools:
one in Concord street. and in Nelson street. The
annual report shows that during the past year 359
scholars have been admitted The average atten dance
at No. is from 20 to 10 and somewhat less at No.
on account Of sickness Situations have been found
for ~ children and IL have been sent to the public
schools. Nearly 900 garments have been given out,
a large number Of which were made by the CHI 1ren
themselves The average expense Of each child for
the past year. ncudiog tuition, clothing, and one neal
each week day, has been from SD u pa. Toe mum
Der Of applicants for admission s much greater than
can be supplied With the present inadequate acco nmo
dstions. They hope soon to have Home where many
more can te taken six los have been purchased be-
tween Flatbush avenue and the old road, where
bnlding will be commenced and 1t is anticipated
that it will be ready for occupation next Eau.
Over $1,000 have already been subscribed Tne
cole ctoBs from various during the past year
to $37l8 81 expenditures g, 753 o. balance
on hand, 1865 49. The officers for the ensuing year
were elected; addresses were made by the Rev.
Messrs. Farley and Eels, and the meeting adj burned
DRowEED Man IDENTHIED.-The body found in
be liver near Fulton Ferry Wednesday morning yes
teI5sy identified tba. Of Patrick Miles who had been missing
for the past weeks His family, consisting Of wife aud
small children reside at the Of Bond and Batter
streets The deceased was thirty years of age
ASSAULT WITH A KSIFH.-A sailor named Thomas
Reid called in the quorore OF Mr. Stanley 10 Columbia street
for biz dinit the proprietor proceeded TO put him out heid
drew large butcher knife aud struck Stanley Gcro's the face
ny arrested and locked up butcher Knife and dirk knife
found In bic possession.
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IAdvertissmentl.
" CosTAR's VERMIN ExrERMiSATons-

Only real remedy for n 4.
Re-. MI noachea Croton Busa Bee nnssD se'
-' N Ialie, M town always .
rstTAKsp Electric PowdsF for ho'n' W R"'' N'-T ~
Pt clpal Depot, No. 4ie Broadway
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-20

Thon.or5. NJ vonng men have been saved from
% ma tbs, ho.ssnSs directed In the Of their t1enss 70
honor and rtnn. by obspins PPRESeL9aIcaL
80 .SvIr. Al Fowrss wELLs No Dos bFesdwsy.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-20

RKsARKABLE PRESENTATIONS OF HUMAN REMAIns.
Last week removing the remains from the old Msth'du
been instantly killed by the kick of horse over yeys ago
found in The mahogany
coffin as also but little sfectsi by the lapse OF time
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-20

Votfrc MIN w

vo,,rc NvS WISHING TO Engage IN BUSINESS,
= .S.. 90 Rcr PussUrT IN which they best
n eu5 sYssi Ala nom correct Ph snoosics Exsuns
ecu .;x.n s.jy AZ FovLxs WsLLss No. M Broadway.
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SUPREME COURT-CHAHBKRs-APRn ls.-Bsfors Jussi,'
bONHKY


Petition of the Rector and Vestrymen of St Thomas
In this the petitioners presented petition -
the church property. They set forth that they the
church property located the OF Broad
That tS rental OF the church IL less
than the expenses that the cone CATION reside
The petition sets oh that eighty out OF the hundred
voters church favor and that forty out OF
forty vault In favor Of the tae Toe po
ont be restricted and not allowed TO sell the prop
eIty for less than f301UO.
The ion IL opposed by twenty-five Of the
whom mir Naury) testified by shss,it that he attended
church every eunday morning for the last hve years. ha
always full and that nh Of the congregation resided
below Fourteenth street. -.
The petition Is also opposed by sixteen vsuownsrs who set
forth that they hao vested ht Ia the vaults thattn the %
sened there 2 b1de Inferred which oud not
by the deeds given BY the copor. The deeds
evidence GATE m back l81 By the deed
the vault vested IN the purchaser long A. the
sr,umeLt Of the ret Do IN for Friday a. noon
In 1924 the property bought for s0O AMI faid
Wm' NJ Evat and b wtlets for petitioners. w C. Wet
nioie Jes. w. Gersud, ard w. b. Blackwell, opposed
DECISIONS.
Augustus Grady 4A.t.It Lock wood ct al.-Mo-
ton lOr Commissior
La re Petition .iJ't Coughlsn.-There can be
10 doubt that .rceived the In the capac-
" Of an attorney and that the Court has jldlc-
on TO proceed sUmmay the petition. The exceptions to
berees report oveuled the report contrned md
25 49, and also the Referees iees and eo-ts OF the
Charles Sollivan agt. VIM. Way, &c.-Motion TO
eisehs1se warrunt OF attainment granted.
SPECIAL TKEn-APRm l9-BefoTe Justice SUTHERLAND.
DECISION.
Marceline Lesseur agt. Pierre Lesseur.-Judgme
for defendant demurrer. QUESTION o. costs reserved
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-20

Rus OvRR--Msry Gnntley, aged u years, had on
~ her feet badly crushed BY being the Hs
lem Railroad She hs residence OF her Psrs
No. lsg East Fort fifth street.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-20

Nilljons of Bottles of Mrs. WMsLows SCOTT
s,srr are rev ase5 every year !. the Usitsd sss.es @
Cnrdren Teelhns with never.faihps socoe~s Nous s
S.ts ana osrtsta. osay - osnsa eosts-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-20

TN swryT's iEFALLIBLE LiNIaESr cures
u Dn, "a never 1.ls Dr swssT's lsrALLlBIK LsE
sss q ! ess,sin remedy as Neuralgia
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-20

;cor are sacrificed The buckled shees are reincssssy
nar,ed with. ard the husband IL thus misgs'ed soa
,rsndorued 10 a bearsbe and presentsble beisg.
II IA really 9 beautiful little comedy, and Tor s's
most par. i well presented by the company. hn.
Brougbsm and Mis- Julia Jsmes, who play the prizes
nal female character, are both good, and Mr.. Bd-
varda who psrsonases the old servant deserves snd
receives mueb applause, while Mr.. c. X. Dickinsos y
acceptable. Mr.. Plunkett who undertakes the per-
sonation Of slsngy fast msn ineficentin acting
as be Is incorrect in dress The character in comps
tent hands would be an excellent one rendered ~
Mr.. Plunkstt it il tame and stupid.
Mrs. Brougbam announces London Assurance fof
Saturday night, with herself as Lady Gay Spanksr'
TIE Pooh YoUsG MAJ" IN PBILADELPHh -
The managers Of the Arch street Thes.er have made
another lucky bt-thistime With Mr.. Lester WsilseFs
adaptation of the "Poor Young Man" The houses
are crowded, and Mr.. William Whsstlsys rendering
of Manuel" is ret down by all The papers "a most
excellent performance. The Arcb-street managers
have found their account in carefully wstchisg the
dramatic market in New York. and then at once rsus
planting the most brilliant Of the metropolitan successes
to the Quaker City. They have thus bought and made
much money on Dot" "The Fast Men of the Olden
drama, and have slso purchased Of Mr.. B,urcicsuit
the exclusive right of playing in Philsdephia The
Colleen Bawn," which viii be produced as soon ~ n
is deemed polite Mr. Edwin Booth win close tbs
Arch street season.
CABHET MAKERS UsIos-On Wednesday evening
a me citing Of csbiDetmaters and manufacturers was
held at Central Hail. Mr. Schoensnberger In the Chair.
The organization Of a Bosses Union was completed
with view 10 protecting the interests of the trade in
the maintenance Of uniform standard OF prices TO
enable them to pay the wages demanded By the jour
neymen. The Constitution requires msmbers Of the
Union to inform each other when any customer fails TO
pay his bis to prevent losses and every member
Is required 70 establish in his chop the folio wing rules
let Jourpeyren sball be required 10 work ten hours
day; I'd, Persons asking for work mpst show their
chop book; Sd, No visitors shall be admitted to shops
except on family business; 4th Under no circumssn-
viii it be allowed TO smoke tobacco, or to drink
liquors, such as lager beer. &c, 10 the shops. The
meetings of the Union are 10 DO held on the first
Wednesday evening in every month.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-20

ACCIDENT on THE RAILRoAD.-A man named John
TyrIe re3ing In Fast Thirteenth In this city while
waking upon the isct Of the Jersey Railroad Coal
street Hewsrk Tuesday afternoon IN company with his
Ssuther struck BY the pilot OF the o'clock train for
Newly n thrown upon the track and hs leg badly
td by the wheels render smpu.aion above the knee
eesny At the time Of the sccdett the unfortunate
Tot The track avoid train approaching IN front He
epoy.d 10 Of acquaintance few feet from the
spe the accident which be had ls few moments preV
ously.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-20

NEWARK AND BEILEyLLE HORsE.CAR RAILROAD
Le Beleyls and Eewgk Horse Car Railroad Company met
on Tuesday Beeve and elected the following piIe.tofs
Iebn Kenuedy Alfred Kaene, Jonathan Bird % s. Halsted
ir J0In Ven Renfsessr, Oliver H. Perry oesheris Dewitt
A. w. wa oron +. w. Vail W. d. ihiei v y. ns.n9h M .
Ar Jonathan Bird wa sDbs Iuenuy elected Presi lent The
tCuirs amount Of stock TO begin work SIoo
sutlebed survey ofhe route was reported sho aaoP
EXCITING RACE BETwREs HEAVY WEIGHTS -Iae
kasark keyayg ssys that TaosdsJ asrneon MI " A
BschHsJsE the "0Test" Lager bier man ia hAss sHes
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-09-18

Arrival OF the Overland Mail.

FoEr SMITH, AK, Sept l6.-The overland
mai, with California dates to the 9th August,
has mrivcd
\ PARTY Of Mexican g~uerillas recently in
raded Texas, stealing n number Of mules be-
longing 10 the overland mail company. 1t is
reported that the Indians in New Mexico had
rcnewed hoslilItics. The mail from Mcz;lla to
Santa F. had been attacked by the Navajos.
The conductor and driver were killed, and the
mail coach destroyed. Four hundred Govern.
ment mules at Fort Craig had been stolen by
the Indians.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-09-18

New YORK, Sept. l5.--Cotton closed steady
sales Of ] 800 bales. Flour has declined lnaloc'
sales Of 1890 barrels; State . 9o':3 w.,
Ohio, S. 90as6 10, Wheat has dtcllnen -,
cents-sales Of $50, 600 bushels; southern NV. -
81 So. Corn has declined l cent-Sa'es ~
9S, 900 bushels; mixed 66a6T cents.
BALT1xoRE,S Sept 15.-Flour closed stead! az
with large sales-Howsrd street and ONO
Wheat closed closed dull and 5al0 cents '""
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-09-18
Later from California.

ST. JosEru>, Sept. lA.-By an arrival to-day,
We have "a i;"rn;a dates to the lst September,
and Japan 10 22a July. The steamer Candi,
marrah Had arrived home. Her officers give 4
glowing description OF the reception OF the
Japanese embassy hy the Americans.
Several ships havo left San Francisco with
supplies for the allied forces in the Chinese
waters
The Democratic Convention in Oregon has
split. The two wings were to hold SESSIONS on
III. 18th AID 18th OF September.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-09-18
Political Row in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. l5.-The Bell and Ev-
erytt meeting held here last night in the First
Congressional District was interrupted by Re-
puhicau ciubs. who marched through the
crowd \ fight %ensuei, u,,d stones and pistols
Were freely used. The meeting was finally
dispersed. and nine rioters were arrested. No
Que Was seriously Injured, as far as known.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-09-18
PpETICAL.
n SEARCH OF HIS MOTHER

- ~ AN
"-oh hsppInes.! how far we fee
1hIrsosn sweet path In search OF thee'
p,su Ths-e is Stephens mothers home,
IN cr.s, ct' sAtch her son doth roam!
Is i, in thy forests, Maine!
Where Winter holds protracted reign:
i i; in New.llampshire-whcre
Ger granite hills float bracing air!
In Vermont is 1t. where are seen
The mountains clad in evergreen!
In Massachusetts, high and dry lanu!
Connecticut? or wee Rhode Island!
Sly, ,7lers is Stepaea's mothers home
I, Iucst IF uhich her gan doth roam:
Ii no; in Yankee land, can he
The Ion .'d.f,r spo: in Ncw-fork see
Or find It in the land OF PENN
On rnountainside, III dale, or glen:
Can it lie hidden anywhere
Among the bags Of Delaware?
In Unryland iwedg'd in between
IN North and Southl. may it be seen?
iu,,,,- cabins Of the Old Dominion:
Am,d the barrcns Carolinian?
In Georgia, cotton growing land?
On FloTlda's fa,n'd coral strand
~ ~, HUcTc tH otcJheNs "St"S' "@"es
IL ques: efrAieh her soa dc:E roam?
In Alaba.na is it found!
On Mississippi's 9uaking ground
Must, lie return with dropping jaw,
From the wild wastes Of Arku.sasy
Sual! disappointment longer rex us,
In Louisiana : or in Texas?
On wiId.yoose chase, say, shall he go
To territorial Mexico?
Oh, 'phere is Stephens mothers home,
In guts: Of ,rhich her son doth roam!
In Missouri can't he spy it?
In Ohio not come nigh it!
MAY lie not tiud it, found and lucky,
IL TenneS>re9 or in Kentucky?
In Indiana can't he trace it?
Does MT Illinois embrace it?
In Michigan may MT he find it,
With Cass's homestead squat behind 1t
Oh. uAtre is Stephens mothers home,
In guest IF ohich her son doth roamS
In Iowa? or must he go to
WiSconsiu's wilds or Minnesota!
In Kansas. or Nebraska make
HIS hontirs search 2 or CtahS lake!
In California, valnly, HE
Ger golden sands, in canons dry
Plod on. in vain, through Oregon?
Or the far distant Washington?
Sly, phers is Stephens mothers home,
In Yuss. Of waicA Ter son 10th roam?
Is i, in the frozen North
l. it ia the sunny South?
l. it in the foggy East?
l. it in the far, far WeStE
Where. in oil this Macy round,
Can Stephens mothers home be found?
(SOto roee.)
Stephens mother doesn't know
That her son is out, trow:
Or she'd teach him not to roam,
So fonlishly-in search Of home!
But this. 10 Sooth, she knows full well,
She doth not in THE WHITE House DWELL
And Stephen. had he common tact,
(Becomc aware that that's a fact,)
Would give the search Up, in despair,
Assured mel never FIND HER THEREl
FITZ QUIZ.
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Death or mrs. Harney.

SEw YohK, Sept. l4.-Lettess from Paris
say that The wife Of Gen. Harvey recently died
in that city.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-09-18

No SPEAKERS FOX Dou6L.>s. The Douglas
meeting announced for Wednesday night last,
in Lynchburg, was postponed until to might on
account Of the absence Of speakers.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-09-18

The potato rot has appeared in the vicinity
Of Piedmont. va.
Gen. Joseph Lane i; on a visit 10 Cincinnati.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-09-18

CiEx. SHIELDS FOR BEEcEISRrDGE.- The Napa
Cali Times says, it learns that this distinguish
ed gentleman, who is now in California, is for
Breckenridge and Lane.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-09-18

company, in Richmond, on 1ueSoay' inc zoen
day of August. 1860; present:
The Bank Of Virginia, by Glenn
ent R Bsrksdalc, proxy; hav-
;nr LOOT votes.
The city of Richmond, by Pcachy
r. Grattan and Samuel d. De-
noon, proxies having ........ l+49
The city Of L%ynchburg, by Robt
L. Owen and Saml McCorkle,
proxies having ............ ITO
Total corporate representation
other than tho State........ 2U3l
Individual stockholders, in per
son, having .............. 39o
Individual stockholders, by
proxy, having. 99l
Total number Of votes other than
the State. iLl'
The Commonwealth Of Virginia,
BY William s.. TaliaferTo Of
Gloucester, Samuel McCorkie
Of Lynchburg, and James b.
Dorman Of Lexington, proxies,
having number Of votes cqua!
to thrce.f(ths of the whole
vote present. oozo
Total 1O542 "
-- l.
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pRoosED1NGs 5F THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
7 AAtrc p11tt,p {. EANAWUA COMPANY,

j i1MES NV EN MIMI
AZ tAsir Called Meeting in august, lS6o.
In pursuance of all order adopted by the
BOARD of Public Works of Virginia on the 2oth
day Of July, 1850, Il general meeting OF the
stockholders of the James River ana haha"na
Company, was held at the ounce o. ins s Sa.b
company, in Richmond, on TUESDAY the zo'"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1860-09-18

II SlipJoltcr, having Z shop opposite where
the vessel lies, were then examined and gaze
very contradictory testimony as to the position
Of .Askcw ut the third shot. DR.. Gibson was
then examined and swore that he did not be-
licvc that the wound in the chest could
lave been inflicted on ASkew if he was
lying as described by Fay, Gay and Kline
sworc that the third shot was fired at .Askew
while he WAS down.
Mr.. Cary vas then sworn and examined,
and utter linn Mr.. William Crenshaw, who ties.
tilted That while at his Office he received q note
from his brother rs follows: please step
round 10 Suthcrland's ard bring me q five
shooter, properly loaded" that he did so tying
up the piSto! in the case; that he went TO the
dock and found his brother with his foot on Il
post and his head leaning on his hand, that his
brother said he had been abused in such a way
that he couldn't stand il, that he CWil-
Iiaml replied, oh. wouldn't pay any at.
tcntiun to 4 matter Of that sort that
in reply 10 Il question from him, Wil-
liam Joseph replied that the abuse had been
given bv Il man on the vessel, but didn't nalne
the man, that he CWiliiam) then replied come
Step into my buggy, | wouldn't put myself on
a l:vel with such a llos as he must be to have
ahusc,l You; 10 which JOSEPH. replied, Il don't
intend to loSo, bu. .uc! abuse can't bear" lie
(WIliiam) then looked his brother in the face, and
Joseph said. II am perfectly cool-you need
have no apprehension on that score; that he
iWilliam) then became perfectly satisfied that
his brother was SD, and that he would not use
the pistol in any way that he ought not TO-;
that he then gave him the pistol; that they then
went on board, ard that his brother teckoned 10
Il mnn on board with his head; that the man
approached III u Very defiant manner, hitchlng
up his pants, and placing his hands upon his
hips; that his brother said to the man, you
must take the abuse YOU gave mt to-day back;
that the man tAskewJ then said There arc
ID ~rascals in North Carolina-there are ID
r~ascals in Virginia, and | suppose you are one
of them His brother then replied, you need
not repeat it, | know very we'll what you have
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merits, when 1t was suggested by capt. DIM
mock, that the gentleman was out Of order, the
agreement then being before the committee OF
thirteen. The Chair being informed upon en-.
quiry of the gentleman, that he intended ia
move an adjournment sine die, decided that this
motion was not debatablc. Whcreupon, Col.
Fuqua declined making any further remarks at
this time.
Leave was then graptcd the committee to sit
again.
On motion, the meeting adjourned till the
next night at S O'Clock.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 90, 1860.
The stockholders met pursuant to adjonrn-
ment, Mr.. Myers resuming the chair.
Gen. Taliaferro, chairman Of the committee
Of thirteen, informed the meeting that the com
mittcc had fully considered the subject referred
to them, and had authorized him 10 submit the
following report:
The committee to whom was referred the OK
scutory agreement signed by Ernest de Bellot
des M;niereS, for himself and his associates, act
inv under the style Of Bellot Dies Minieres,
Brothers aud Company, by Thomas II. Ellis,
president of the james River and kanawha
company, OH behalf Of the board Of directors
OF that company, and by Alexander K. HoiIa.
dav. president of the Board OF Public Works ni
Virginia. in behalf of the last mcntioned,board,
together with the amendments proposed by the
board 0! directors of the JAIME River and ka-
nuwha company, and other amendments propo-
scd by the said Ernest de Bellot DIES Minieres
TO the same nave duly considered the SUBJECT
presented 10y these documents, anu beg leave
respectfully 10 report:
That regarding the subject as one OF ,'nusu-
al interest and Importance, they deemed 1t their
du,y, in tie first place, to satisfy themselves
as TO the character Of Nj. dc Bellot des MinlereS
aud his associates, .t"l their ability to comply
with the csreenent proposed to be entered into
by them. Upon these points the committee
take pleasure i'll stating, that Mr.. Ernest dc
Bcllot DIES MiniereS appears to be accredited in
unqualified terms as I gentleman Of worth and
responsibility, and that the association of Bel
lot DIES Minicres, Brothers and Company, is
composed l. of gentlemen possessing great infu
epce, social, political and financial.