Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-09


Gil was held yesterday afternoon Twelve members pres
eut The absentees were Messrs. GlaEsbrOOk, ROddey
add Haskins.
The President presented a report from the special
committee appointed 70 tender public testimonials Of re-
spect 70 Blron RenfreW The report states that copy
OF the resolutions adopted BY the Council accompanied
with letter expressive Of the sentiments contained
therein was forwarded to the Of Lord Lyons, 70
which the following reply was received The report a.
50 states that no appropriation whatever VIII be needed
% meet the expenses incurred BY the committee and ae
kuOHedges tie courteous offer OF special tram 70 Ac
Qaa Creek made b. the President aud Directors oil the
WASHINGTON, Oct 5.
Gentlemen I have the honor to Acknowledges the re-
cspt Of your letter Of the Gay before yesterdays date
aud TO thank you heartily in the name Of Lord Renres
for The cordial welcome 10 the city OF Richmond which
Won 50 kindly offer 70 him Lord RenireE is particularly
sen ble Of the sndy consideration for his wishes aud
Of the true courtesy which have induced you 70 abstain
from display and ceremoni0us demonstrations and 70 al
low him 70 visit you in quiet and unosenauous man.
ner As a private gentleman.
Although the character in which he travels and me
very short time which az his command make t neces
sary for him avoid the reception Of iosma Addresses
he il not on that account unaware Of or ungateu Tor
the respect 70 Her Mtssy the Queen, aud the cordial
friendship for the people Of Great Britain, Of which 50
many striking proofs have beea given during his visit TO
the United States.
He desires especially to express his gratitude for the
Of the City Council Of Richmond, aad in the letter 70
which have nOE the honor 50 reply.
remain, gen leman, Hith great respect and regard,
your very humble servant LYONS.
Mr. Talbot presented petition from the trustees o.
the new Trinity Church stuated beyond the corporate
mits asking the extension OF gas pipes TO said building
Referred to the Committee Light
Mr.. Burr offered tae fOllOHing resolution which vas
adopted
RssolrsI That special committee Of Eve be appoint
~ "A "A IN
the Council plan for The extension Of the city limits
aud give the requisite notice OF the intention OF the
Council at the called session Of the legislature, 70 apply
for such extension.
COmmittse-Yessrs Burr, Grat,an, Hill, Anderson and
Ca motion. the President Of the Council vas added to
the Committee.
The fOOEing proxies for the ensuing year we're then
appointed
BtRk Of Virginid-Nessrs. Haskns, Cru.chheld, and
Richardson.
J,uass Rissr aaS Kaaau,Rl Caaal-Yessrs. Grattan,
DenOon and Talbot
Redmond ap8 DInpills RlilroaL-Messrs. Hill, Rod
nv and Anderson.
'VirgiHid Central Raiiroad-hessrs Saunders, Burr,
and GiazebrOok
TIE report Of the Committee Of he Seco1d Market
recommending the revocation Of the license Of John p
81 dd butcher IN the said market for offering unSound
meat for sale on the 24.h Of August vas akea up Tor
con alteration The testimony adduced before the CoI-
m,,ee and several afiavits read to the Council
Also, "an appeal in behalf Of Nc. Sledd and his fam y
for the exercise By the Council Of "a spirit Of mercif
and generous iorbeSrance" signed by W. Gcddin John
Purcell A. Pieaslnts B. K. Wexford, George ID. Usher
J. B. Morton and others
Gen T. P Augusf, counsel for Mr.. Sledd, then ad-
dressed the Council at considerable length in behalf Of
his client
Mr. Derocn submitted few explanatory rsmlrks-
Ncssrs. Burr, Crutchfld Grattan and Aader-on also
presented their views The report OF the Committee Sas
the adopted after being amended 30 as to hN the dAte
OF the revocation o. Isl November
On motion. the Council then adjourned
\ DEPARrrKz or rHE PRlNcE-BlrOn R.ufrew and suite
took their departure from this city yesterday morning
The open caring, containing His Royal Highness, in
which we're also seated the Duke OF Newcastle and Lord
Lyo1s in ron' aad HSyOr Nave beside the Prince, ei.
the Billiard House a. o'clock precisely and proceeded
direct to the depo; Broad street, erosd OF ladies'
gentlemen, boys aud uiggers following in run Before
the carrAge left the H3i. the streets in the vicinity
o,cup ei BY aSssmbhge Of people waiting Tor an
opportunity 20 see the Prince when he should emerge
from the building. As he forth, escorted by the
N ,yor the adnirng Republicans sent up The inevitable
cheer.
At the depot, there vas another very large and heero
geni0us assembagc Wien the 70 al party we're seated
ia the which 70 convey them % Aqua Creek,
the pOpulcc surrounded y, aud MANY eyuced their eR-
traordnAry and obtrusve curiosity, BY climbing up the
sds Of the car and thrusing their heads into the win
doEs. We never portion Of he female pO?ua-
ioa 50 excited before. T-cy were mingled m among
the men and BOYS and seemed determined 20 encounter
any risk or discomfort rather than seeing the sweet
htic Prince
At length the train started and the crowd cheered-
Lord Lyous opened the door The car and stepped
out The platform. The Prince then showed bins
a, tee door 60 the crowd but did risk his precious
life by veuturng upon the platform. Tic iited bis hat
hoNsycr ab0u. two inches above hi cra1ium and NOD
ded slgbtly-.oo slightly TO bis enthusiasts atnrers,
who w0cid doubtless have been better satisfied with
more striking exhibition Of prnccy grace and ROYAL con
descensou. Bl, they should remember that the lad d
q" DER Young vet and scarcely more experienced In
public lite than Robert Burns, hoy Tammy"
We understand that the Prince was highly graiifed
by bis reception and treatment in Richmond and will
cirry with BIN pleasing recoecOns Of the local scene
r. and popular characteristics. He has len favorable
Impression upon al Of people who enjoyed the salts
faction Of seeing his ROYAL Hghncss and we hope that
the visit msy have the effect Of Strengthening, on both
sides The friendly relationship nov existing between the
two nations