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Arrival of q Prize.

New YORK, September 4.-Thc schooner II.
Middleton arrived here this morning as prize
to the sloop. war Vandalia. She was captar.
ed on the 2lst, off Charleston, and WAS bound Ia
Liverpool with Il cargo of naval stores. She
had previously been intended for II priva-
teer.
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Row in GEORGETOWN,

There was considerable row among a mum
ber of drunken negroes in Georgetown, night
before last, during which one of them, nan ed
Jas. Conner, received u terrible blow over the
eye, and, 1t is feared, had his skull fractured.
He now lies In critical condition.
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WHITE MERCER POTATOEs-
WV PRIME. RIPE. AND MEAL

AT LOWEST MARKEr PRICES.
TO QUARrEkMASTERS OF REGIMENTS
You want to keep your m'n healthy YOU cannot do
YOU can get at steel X CO s, $50 Fennsy lvania
avenue, corfier of Second street.
TO GROCERS.-You want to please your Gus.
toners, and induce them to call again. and recon
mend your stock to their friends. Then call a,
Steel l. Co .. and buy what Potatoes you need
either for your own consumption or for sale. They
are warranted to please.
TO BOTEL AND RES rAURANT KEEPERS
Do you want TO pleae your guests, and tickle their
palatess Then buy youe Potatoes of Steel Il Co
by doing so, three parties will be benefited-the
seller, the buyer and the con umer.
Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky monty In good
standing. taken ut par.
j. W. STEEL h CO.,
536 Penusylvania avenue, corner of Second street.
(Od Sentinel Office
sep6 [Star
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The Nova Scotia Gold Mines,

HALIFAX, September 3.-The gold mines re-
Gently discovered in this province continue t.
be productive, and miners have had their labor
mi st satisfactorily rewarded.
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DY j. G. MCGUIRE 4 CO., Auctioneers
TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED PROPERTY.

BY virtue Of a deed OF trust from Gamslie
Baiiy and wife, dated February 2ed, 1859, and re
corded In liber j. A s.. No. 100, folios $50, &c,
III Ill sell as trustee, on Thursday August twenty
ninth, ate o'clock, r. NJ in front Of The premisr 8
Of ground in the city OF Wellington known Us tn.
stern half Of lot marked five, (5,) In square mum
be'ed five hundred aud thirty three, (633,) in ths
eight (2S feet two (2) inches street north and
fine three story brick dwelling and brick stable
thereon.
Terms: One third cash; the balance In equal In
stamsnts at six and twelve months, secured by deed
o. trut on the premises If the terms of sale are no,
complied with within five days thereafter, the trus
the right to resell at the risk and lst Of
the defaulting purchaser.
All conv. y ancing at the cost of the purchaser.
NJ. BLAIR, Trustee.
JAS. q. MCGUIRE, Auctioreer.
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Declined.

Colonel W. W. Seaton has declined the ap
pointment of Commissioner of the Police ten
dered to him by the President.
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Seizure Of Southern Merchandise at Cincinnati

CINCINNATI, September 4.-Yesterday the u.
S. Marshal seized the interest Of certain citizens
| of rebel States in merchandise now for sale on
b,llurS
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pY J. G. MCGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers

DY j. q. MCGUIRE q co., Aucttoneers.
SUPERIOR ROSEWOOD CASE SEVEN OCTA We Pr
ANO FORTE, WHEELER d WILSON'S SEWING
MACHINE, R.FCELLENTFURNI7UR ND HOUSE
HOLD EFFECTS AT PUBLIC SALE
On TUESDAY MORNING, September Sd, at 10
o o'clock, at No 8 North A street, between Delaware
avenue aad First street east poeite the East Park
of the Captol) we shall sell the Furniture and kf
fectI, comprking
ano, by Rot enkrantz
Piano Cover and Stool, Whatnot
walout and Mahogany Hair Spring seat Sofas,
Rockers and Parlof Chairs
Marble top Sofa and Centre Tables
Gilt Frame Mirrors, Dafriask Curtains
Venetian Blinds Window Shades
Lounges Cane and Wood seat Chairs
Wheeler Il vii on's Sewing Machine
Gilt Gas Chandeliers and Fixtures
Excellent Brussels, Three ply, and Ingram Car.
Mating, oilcloth, Stair Carpets
Mahogany, Gard and Fancy Tables
Hat free, Hall Chairs
Holiness Therapeutic Chair
Walnut Extension Table, Sideboard
Quantity OF China, Glass, and Crockery
Bed.tsa ads Bureaus, Wash, tands
WardrUbes, Toilet Se's, Clocks
Superior Feather Beds, Bolsters, and Pillows
Hair and Husk Mattresses
Blankets, Comforts, and Spreads
Cooking, Radiator, and other Stoves
Hydrant ard ripe, Gu, tapercha Hose, &c.
Together with general assortment Of Kitchen
Requisites.
Terms cash
P. S. The House Is for rent. Inquire OF tile Aue
JAS. c. MCGUIRE CO,
R1- The above Sale is unaSoIdably
postponed uLti! FRIDAY MORNING next, at Il
O'Clock. JAS. q. MCGUIRE Co,
MT
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In Town

Gov. Gamble, of Missouri, reached Washing
ton yesterday,
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ITO INVENTORS AND PATENTkEs.
i MUM l. CO., proprietors of the Scientific
American, and agents for procuring American and
Foreign
PA II II NJ TS
With Sirteen Years Experience in The Business.
Refer to Hon. Judge Mason, Hon Joseph Holt
Hon W. ID. Bishop. ex-Commissioners Of Pate nts,
and to more than fifteen thousand inventors who
have had business done through Mum Co. g Put
ent Agency.
Pamphlet of advice sent free by mail.
Patent Laws and Regulations, 100 pages, rs cents
mail
No charge for consultation, orally or by mail.
Preliminary Examination in United States Patent
Office. So
Ufiices, No 81 Park Row, New York; Washington
corner of and Seventh streets opposite the Patent
Office. mar 14-cmi.
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AUCTION SALES.
DY GREEN & Williams, Aucti neer.,

EY7ENSITE SALE OFYOUSEIfOLD AND KITCHEN
FURNITURE, AT AUCTION.
On SATURDAY, the 7th instant, we shall sell In
front of our Store, No. 500 Seventh street, at II
O'Clock A M, an extensive As or ment of Furnitur
viz:
Mahogany SOFAS, Chairs Bureaus, sideboards ant
Tables
A large lot Of Cane and W, cd Seat Chairs
Wardrobes, Washstartr Stoves, Crockery and
Hardware
With large lot CT other articles. which we deem
unnt cessary to enttm.rste.
GREEN & WILLIAMS,
sp5-d Atictioneers
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On THURSDAY morning, September 5ih, at 10
O'Clock, at the residence of J. II. MoCutchen Eco.
No. 81 Missouri avenue. between Four and a. hall
and Sixth streets shall sell all his Furniture and
Effects, comprising
Very superior rosewood case carved leg seven
Octave Piino Forte, by Knabe Gable,
Piano Cover and Stool Whatnot,
Rosewood Marble top Centre and Sofa Tables,
Walnut Spring seat Sofa and Parlor Chairs,
Plush and Hair Cloth Mahogany Rockers,
Gilt Frame Mantel Mirror, VASES,
Venetian Blinds and Window Shades,
Brussels and Ingram Carpets, Stair Carpets,
Bronze Iron Hat Tree, Oilcloth,
Extension Dining Table, Side board,
Cane and W God seat Chairs, Lounge,
China, Glas', and Crockery Ware,
Superior Walnut marble-top DIR. ssing Bureau,
Solid Walnut and Painted Wardi obes,
Single and Double Bedsteads, Washstands,
Toilet Sets, Towel Racks, Clock,
Superior Feather Beds Bolsters, and Pillows,
Blankets, Comforts, and Spreads,
Walnut and Mahogany Bookcases and Decks,
Cooking Stoves and Fixtures
Kitchen Utensils, &c, nc.
Terms cssh. -..
JAS. G. MCGUIRE CO.,
fept4-td Auctioneers.
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NJ DbNETt1 TFuHFcV'
JAS. e. MCGUIRE, Auctioreer.
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ST. The above sale Is unavoidn bl ~ post
poned, on account of the rain, until THURSDAY
next, September fifth, same hour and place
NJ BLAIR, Trustee.
JAS. c. MCGUIRE, CO,
aug .O-dts Auctionesr re-
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DY j. G. MCGUIRE q CO., Auctioneers.

SUPERIOR ROSEWOOD CARVED PIANO FORTE,
EXCELLENT FURNITURE, AND HOUSEHOLD Eff
FECTS, AT public SALE
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WRAPPING PAPER
w FOR SAIL Al lhlS NFklLi
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kD- The above Sale Is unavoIdably y
postponed uLtii FRIDAY MORNING next, at Il
O'Clock. JAS. q. MCGUIRE 4 Co,
sept 3-dts Star Auctioneers
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SUPERIOR ROSEWOOD CASE SEVEN OCTA We Pr
ANO FORTE, WHEELER d WILSON'S SEWING
MACHINE, R.FCELLENTFURNI7UR ND HOUSE
HOLD EFFECTS AT PUBLIC SALE.
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PHILADELPHIA.

Glass No 8. Yellow pine timber; class No s. Oak
iIer and cypress class No II. Iron iron spikes and
nails cl No a. Files class No II Hardware class
No IS. Betting, packing, and hose; class No. q.
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PORTSMOUTH. n. II.

press class No O. Gravel and sand class No II Iron
iron nsis, spikes cla's No Il? Steel cl,ss No H.
Files class No 10. ship chandleiy ca sNo. IL Hard
ware; class No Is Stationery; class No 23 Betting
packing, and hose; clasa No. 26. Augers.
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Clsss No ! Bricks; class No Yellow pine mber
class No. T. Yellow pine lumber class No s. Oak and
hard wood class No. O. White pine spruce, ,oyp,ese
Glars No. s. Ctnent; cla.s No. 0. Gravel, and sand
class No TO- Slate class No H. Iron iron 81 kes and
nails class No ls Pigiron; class No 10 Paints, oils
and glass; class No 10 Ship chsndlery class No II.
Hardware; class No &C. Betting, packing, and hose
class No. 25 Iron work, &c.
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The undersigned name of qua antor) Of name the
second suarantor, &C y hereby undertake that the
above named (name the bidder or bidders, will, If
hi. Tor tht tir OFF, above be accepted. enter into
contract with the United States within fifteen days
after The date of notice through the post othce of the
accordance OF his or therl offer before mentioned.
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GREAT EXPECTATIONS,
u GREAT EXPECTATIONS
GREAT EXPECTATIONS!

CHARLES DICKENS'S NEW BOOK,
AUTHORS COPYkIGHTED EDITION.
DICKENS'S MASTER PIECE.
GREAT EXPECTATIONS,
GREAT EXPECTATIONS,
GREAT EXPECTATIONS,
GREAT EXPECTATIONS,
DUODECLMO ILLUSTRATED EDITION.
Price so cents in pap cover, two editions with
thirty -four illustrations by McLenan, in cloth, either
In duodecimo octave i0rm for 81 so, Is published
and for sale this day by
T.B PETERSON BROTHERS,
No. 800 Chestnut street, Philadelphia
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Cl-ss No. Bricks: class No. Stone class No. q.
Yellow pine timber; clps No Oak and hard wood
timber and lumber class No q. White pine spruce
juniper, and cypress class No I. Lime, hair, and
Laster class No 8. Cement class No. 0. Gravel ant
No. i2 Steel; class No 10. Pig iron: class No Is
Paints, oils, and glass class No. II. Hardware.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-06
From Missouri.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. 3.--The ST. Louis "Deno-
crat,' just received, says that Generals $40
mon and Zei9les' troops, made the li-st ih'ee
hundred and fifty miles traTcl from SFring ghc.I
in three days, but does not state uader "nat
impulse the time was made. In the course ot
some remarks about q battle which had oc'
cnrred, but whether in reference to the baltic
at Carthage, CT TO the recently reported one 1t
Springfield, the paper docs not state. 1ne
Editor says:
"rhc reported number Of rebels killed h:e
| been underrateti People Of the neighoorho2d
affirm that ut least one thousand were killed
and wounded. Several trophies Of battles
have been brought here, including bars OF
iron fired from Jackson's cannon. They also
fired four and eight pound weights.
Other Missouri papers state tha: the prs.
grammc is to establish camp Of 700 at
Sprirstield, 10 operate against Arhansas and
Texas, as soon as the weather will permit
The people will be held responsible fer any sd
vantaccs taken Of the troops. They Will be
iu sufficient force to take possession Of villa.
res aud soldiers will be quarter d in citizcrs'
houses, and will draw their rations fron thu
citize,is This is regarded as the only means
Of keeping the people quiet.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 3.-A gentlemln wh, has
just reached here from St. Louis, reports that
important dispatches had been received there
from Springfield, but had been suppressed
All telegrsphic messages so directly to Gen.
Frecmonts headquarters, where the most sb-
solu;e censorship is exercised over them.
\ dispatch, dated at Springfield, Missouri,
July 25th, says: Gen. McCulloch is moving
Slowly forward His forces are divided into
three columns, the better to subsIst by forage.
The Federal troops are quietly awaiting BIC
Culloch's approach. Gen; Lyon has officially
applauded Gen. Z,eg!c This dispatch was
probably written in ST. Louis.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-06

} federacy, under said permanent constitution,
: II the same occur, turn over to said Contcdc-
rate States all the public property, naval stores
and munitions Of war, ETC., she may then be il.
possession Of, acquired from the United States,
on the same terms and in like manner as the
other States Of said Confederacy have doac in
like cases.
Mr. MAcrARLASD.-The property, as u1Ger-
stand, is now in possession Of our State, and
the question is on what terms it shall be trans.
ierrcd. apprehend that the use Of the ma,
chncry is valuable, and that some regard
ought 20 be had to that value n setting the
terms OF the transfer.
Mr.. BARuorH.-My only ofject in moving to
strike out farms" is that We have been furnish
ins to the Confederate Government armed COM
iai!es and armed regiments, and tha! they are
only received rs such. We hare aircad; FUR.
nlshed more armed regiments than any other
TWO States IN the Government ead now it is
proposed in addition 10 confer upon the Con.
icderate Government five thousand arms. !
prefer to keep them under our own control;
and when they arc to be conferred, 10 send tie
men with them.
The yeas aad nays being ordered. the oucs-
ton was then taken, and decided in the at.i.-
native by the following vo;t:
YEAS -Mc,srs. Acaber, Armstrong, As'cn, E.'da:3 A.
~ Barbour, James Barbour, Baylor, Beri,. plaw. Jr
Borst. Boyd, Brook. Byrae Cahel, Cater ccc:! CSaa
Chsmo!... {. Il. Conrad. r. Y. Conrad. Il Cor Cess
DS.s!n Fisher. Forbes. French Fu=ate. Garland G!s..
pie Grant Grsy Gregory Jr, 2. Han 'symcnd Ncse,
Hull, l,bell, Peter c. Johnston Kent Kny Mac'cr!nL:
JaZes B. Mallory, Maslin, MaseEs 0rI!tl. VIZ c.
Parks Andrew rarks Preston. Price pu3h sires Saaod
GT', sr Wm Z. Scott, s'ias,on seutaa'i staple; T.
L. Stuart, Strange, Taylce TredEoy lyle, woct,53.
SArs.-aessrs Dose ~, Bcul-in Brsuc", Brucj, Do:.
man, Graham Goote. j.. Ad!sou iialI olcor'e. K!E
dre' Aayre. Sr, Miller. M"!ct, Mo: l.. No::On, Il. r.
or.-2l.
The question then occurred on the adoption
OF the second resolution
Mr. BAEEouR-Upon this subject the gea
tlemcn from Montgomery, (Alr. pREsToH,) Au-
gusta, (Mr. STrART,) and myself, conferred with
President DAVIS and before giving ;he result Of
our interview with the Chief Magistrate,
move the Convention 50 into secret session.
Tie motion was agreed TO-
The Convention then went into secret scs
sion in which after sitting until la!c hour, i;
adj burned
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-06

Jou whether such can be said with reference
to Mr.. Wiley Is there man here VINO, up
on the testimony which has beer brought DC.
fore this Convention, can lay his hand upon
his heart and say his mind is actually free
from every doubt as to the guilt of Mr.. Wiley:
If not, lei US apply to min that well known
principle Of la~ which gives him tic benefit
Of the doubt nave voted for the expulsion
Of the others, because | believed they were
guilty; but have heard nothing here which
enables me TO decide that should pursue the
samc course with reference ~ this gentleman.
AR. STUART. II deem il IN act Of justice to
Mr.. Wiley, to Iuakc statement Of facts
which came under my observation. Alter TIE
adjournment, received from bin & Latter ii
which hc asked my advice, as 10 The political
course hc should take. responded, by re.
turn mail, urging upon him the Importance o!
| standing by the action OF the State, and ;hc
necessity OF presenting united front to The
encIny, so thcy could have no pretext Tor
making an invasion. Above aiI, urged
him to put hs heel upon anything like all at
tempt TO divide the State perceived shortly
afterwards, that he attended the Convention,
and used all the influence hc could employ ir
opposition to The project Il occurred 10 INC
nc Was actlHS III ptlGSahce vi thc scS.seHt!o3a l
had made, as well rs in accordance with his
0Tn patriotic instincts. Since then, / have
80: heard Of one single iuciGe!s! #hieh .a''s
me 20 iclievc that Mr. Willey ::S changed The
; pa!i2y he cnmmcnced to cary out.
! | have no doubt in my mind that he il st
this Dc;;icn. remaining qGiISccEt, taking 10
part in the traioro,!s movement in the North
west This, believe, is all that can be said
against hiul. for these rcssons am unwilling
70 inhict upon him ard his iai:liy any such
caumay IS would attend his expulsion from
this boGy.
Mr. HAyMoSp-l move that 50 much Of tais
report as refers to Mr. Wiley Gc rccofu:littcd
% the Committee or Military Ai,lirs.
The notion was agreed 70.
The hour Of o'clock having arrived, ire
CturcntIOn t0tk recess
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-06
From Washington City.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-tetters have been
received here from Commodore Enele. who was
ordered to bring home the Hong Kong e f:et,
which was under the command Of Comm ooore
Stribbling, Of South Carolina, stating that the
feet was not there, but it was supposed it was
not far off,
Secretary Cameron goes 10 Pennsylvania 10
recruit his health. Thomas - Scott viii ae!
in Secretary Cameron's place.
The special correspondent to tie New York
'Ii.rald," says that it has been obstrrcd ior
Some time past, that the Confederate E1eiEcers
have been making observations near the Chain
bridge. Gen. Mcclellan has visited tho neigh
borhood, snd is posting himself in rcgsrd 10
their movements.
Energetic measures are being adopted 10
prevent the transmission Of letters hcEce to
the South
a movement is in operation to deprive the
press, either by mail or telegraph, Of any in
telligence in relation TO army matters, except
actual results.
Official dispatches will be published, which
will show that the entire blame for the Federal
disasters at Bull Run, were in consequence Of
Gen. Patterson's disobcdience TO orders. His
positive orders were first to engage Gen. John.
son, and that being impossible, he wss then
ordered to get between Gen. Johnson's forco
and Mansssa-if both were impossible, he was
then directed to harrass Johnson's rear, aud,
falling in that he was ordered to repair to
Washington and form junction with General
Prince Napoleon was presented by Secretary
Seward, to-day, with grand dinner.
General Butler has arrived On q short bus-
ness visit.
General Wool will assume the command Of
Fortress Monroe next week.
\ white flag has arrived, but its purpose is
unknown.
The correspondent Of the Tribune says, it
IS ruInorcd that the Potomac is b!ockaded at
Matthias Point and Acquia Creek.
Austin Z. Smith, late navy agent at San
Francisco, has been arrested for treason and Is
confined at Fort Lafay etc.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-06
Scv York rinh Regiment stoned.

New YoRk, Aug. 1.-The New York Fifth
Regiment, on their way home through BAlii:
more, were stoned in that city, by crowd
VINO chcercd for "Jef. Davis" Little h:rm
was done, and several of the shouters were ar
rested, but were subsequently released OF
swearing allegiance to Lincoln.
The Pennsylvania reserve has been placed
under the command Of Gen. Mccall.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-06
Yankee Regiments.

ST.. LorIs, Aug. 2.-.Gen. SolomonS and GaE-
Zeioles Regiments, and two OHIO Regiments,
have arrived. They will be disbanded. Strong
efforts arc being made to continue them IN
service. -,
The Home Guards are still in service ardit
is now beyond the time of their enlistment.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-06
Reported Boarding or IN English Ship.

New YosK, Aug. 3-The steamship North.
crn Light brings copy of the Panama Star"
in which it is stated that an Eaglish ship was
recently overhauled and boarded by q privatces
from the Confederate States, in latitude "a deg.
and longitude 60 dec.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-06
Sailing Under True Colors at Last

WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-secretary Cameron
nas ordered that all slaves cou6oed in A!e1a2-
dre shall be liberated. and be employed as
laborers In future, all fugitives will be t:eat'
/ ed in the same manner.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-06
Arrest of Member OF the New horE
Tenth Regiment.

FORTRESS MONROE, Aug. IA private OF
the New York Tenth Regiment has been ar
rested for corresponding With the enemy. a
letter was found on bis person addressed to L.
p WASHINGTON.
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1 ID ,
turned over 10 the Confederate Government,
lot only because Of our stipulation TO d. SO,
| bu. because that government can employ i.
moro expeditiously and vauably, ior the COM
mon defence, than Virginia can at present d. !;
vet they deem it proper that Virginia SHOULD
stipu!ate in the transfer that the permanent
location Of the Armory should be within the
limits Of the Stale. 1T what point, will be
question for the Confederate Government here
after 10 decide
The committee therefore recommended the
adoption OF the following resolutions:
l. Resolved, That the Governor Of the Com
mOnwca!,h Ct Virginia turn over and transfer
to the Government OF the Confederate States,
for use during the war, all the machinery, arms,
and stores captured BY the Virginia forces a:
Ilarpers Ferry, now in possession OF the state,
rcserviEg the right Of property in the same.
-. Rcscl7cd, That in the said transfer, II
shall be stipulated that the permanent Location
oc the said machinery shall be within the Inn
its Of this Commonwealth; that the GoTern'
mcnt OF The Confederate States shall pay any
demand which may hereafter arise, from any
quarter, or account Of the seizure and capture
OF the same; also the expense Of removal IRON
LIarper's Ferry TO Richmond
3 Resolved; That the Governor OF Virginia
be authorized to allow the Confederate COZ
crnmen:, Oh sucn terms as he mag deem JUS
and reasonable, the A-lnory buildings at Rich
mond for operating said machinery.
JOINS r. CHAMBLIss, Chairman.
The question occurred on the adoption 0
the first resolution.
Mr. BAkBOuR.-l move to strike out the wore
;.arms' in the third line.
Mr. SpEED-I call attention to the term
OF the Convention between the State
Virginia ard the Hon. Alexander Stephens
, which reads, that "the Commonwealth o
: Virginia, will, after the consummatlon 0
the union contemplated in this Convention, an
, her adoption Of the Constitution for pe'ma
:. nent government Of said Confederate states
and she sta!! become 2 member OF said Con
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-06

!, seventeen districts, and for ten years We ci,ose
| our electors under that system The plan has
been altered only with respect tc the electors
at large.
The question was then taken, a;ii The subs,i.
tntc was adopted