The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-01-30

has not made a single observation since we
came into this country, though he endeavor-
cd. after my course at the beginning of the
line was finished. one whole week without
success. He is nevertheless, BY general Ma
thews and colonel Pannell, declared not in
ferisr to Newton This is not strange
they may possibly have less scientific know
ledge than he has. and the solemn air and
dictatorial manner of a professional school
, master, may have contributed much to es-
tablish his character with them. His abuse
OF me Idisregarded, til. his caballing got in
to the camp; the consequences then became
more serious, and the measure which 1 took
was founded upon the best of motives, the
service OF my country, and haze our one,
added to natural desire to live i'm peace
with all mankind. ] have but few observa-
lions to add to the dispositions respecting his
conduct which are forwarded with this. Mr..
Robins, one of the Opponents, is superintend-
ant OF the laborers, and always with them
Mr.. Collins, another of the deponents, is as
worthy man as any in the United States,
and assistant to Mr.. Anderson he constant
ly resides in the laborers camp. Mr. Lind
sy likewise resides in the camp he is gem
itleman OF veracity, and agent for the contrac-
tor. These gentlemen have been with us
from the commencement of the business to
the present time, and perfectly acquainted
with the conduct of Mr.. Freeman, and supe-
rior to his art, which he frequently exerted
with them in vain. Similar dispositions to
ithose forwarded might be obtained from the
gentlemen of the Spanish camp, but it appear
led to me improper. You will see have O.
United taking those of Mr.. Gillespie and the
ichain bearers it be said they were interest
ed. And, as Mr.. Anderson has been equally
abused with myself on that account his has
not been taken. You will see by the deposit
tions that rise early; it is generally before
the break of day; from that time till darl; !
rarely sit down one hour; after candle light
am generally engaged till 10 O'Clock in
writing, and arranging my observations.
hope the citizens of the U. S. begin by
this time to be weaned from their attachment
to the French nation. For my part have
lexperenced SO much want of principle and
Integrity among them, and their partizans
IN this country, both individually and collec-
itively, that my prejudices against the whole
nation are so strong, that it is with difficulty
can guard my expressions not to give
offence.
The arrival of general Wilkinson has crea-
tied considerable alarm in the Spanish colo.
lnies below, and governor Gayoso has direct
ed that the militia within his government be
immediately armed. The fears and jea-
lousies Of the Spanish nation will certainly,
in the course of few years, occasion the
loss OF all the country on this side of the Mis-
lslssippl, to the crown of Spain.
| The whole of my correspondence on yari-
GUS subjects, since my communication of the
|2sth July last, would make a large volume
and as there is but little of it immediately
interesting to the u. S. shall only refer Won
Ito Nos. 2, S, 4, and 5.
L am sensible yeu will perceive a great
want OF arrangementin this communication :;
but at the same time am equally SO, that
jyou will excuse it, when I assure you that
tho whole packet, except Mr.. Clark's let
tiers and the correspondence with governor
IGayoso, Is the work only of two nights and
one day, and that in the woods without any
other table than small instrument box, the
weather cold and windy, and all my young
men who used to aid me in copying, many
miles ahead on the line.
| am sorry that the report mentioned in the
beginning ofthis is not forwarded: nv part
has been done some time, but the Spanish
| part is not yet ready owing to the absence of
MIR. Power. i shall write toyou again from
lNew-Orleans. In the mean time believe me
to be, &c.
| (Signed
| ANDREW ELLICOTT.
Ecn. Secretary Of State.
P. s. Daniel Clark, esq. of New-Orleans,
has lately spent number of DAYS with me in
nay camp, from him have received much
valuable information, which it will be unne-
cessary for me to detail, as he will give it to
you himselfm Philadelphia the ensuing WIN
ter He intends to visit. that city Immediate
ly after our interview in New-Orleans.
There is not a gentleman of literature, or
science, and scarcely one of respectabiiity in
this country with whom have not been upon
the most intimate footing ever since came
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upon me, has arisen either from envy, or
misconception to which should never have
paid any attention had the principles of op-
position not entered our camp, and began to
embarrass our business
A.E.
IXIIRGINIA--Ata Superior Court of Chnnce.