The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-05-16


government, that the greater part ofthe la
varian troops have been ordered, under Ba-
ron Ven Wrcde, to keep them in awe. Scnti-
ments, equally favorable to the Cause Aus
tria is going to contend for are manifested,
Though not so openly. by all the states thar
have voluntarily entered, or been pressed in
TO the Rhenish confederacy. The Gesertion
from the Bavarian and Wuriemburgi troops
was so universal. that it was found cxpedi-
ent, towards the end of the last mon.h, rc-
move them to greater distance from the
Austrian frontiers The co-operatios of
Saxony in this iniqutous aggression. is not
only doubtful but may be denied with safety.
And, il we take the moral character OF the
sovereign, the feelings of the Saxons. and
the long established family alliance between
the two courts, into consideration, we feel
less hesitation to discredit the reported re-
pugnance ct that prince to contribute to the
overthrow of Austria. The hostile de NON
strations said to be made by the king of
Prussia, may possibly originate IN the Spe-
culations and wishes of the writer's of those
letters, in which they ere unequivoealy
mentioned; but If any political conjecture
to that purpose may be formed OH the sea.
timents of the sovereign, his iilustrioas
spouse, and the ma iority of his SUBJ ccts, we
may confidently and boldly assert, that if
Prussia had taken an active part, she will
do it in favor of Austria. On the eventual
conduct, or the present policy OF Russia, il
is more difficult to decide but even the
testimony of the enemy corroboratcs the
| important fact, that she will not act against
Austria. However, if our readers are will
ling to allow a single particle of Taod sense.
honor. CT integrity, to exist in the councils of
that court, or that spark of Peters genius
and Catharlne's ambition, turks in the retnot-
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| convinced that she will act for AUSTRIA
| We have, however, some facts which may
guide our speculatiohs IN this respect the
recall of RomanzoF from Paris, the change
| Iii the foreigi department, the negotiation
with Talleyrand, the journey of their Prussian
MUeStics to Vi. Petersburgh, and the mea-
sures Bordering on actual hostilities he
carried into execution on their return -
these are facts, which, at any other period,
would be considered as unequivocal proofs
of total change in the policy of that court
we must acknowledge, we are among the
number of those who anticipate that event ::
and, when we look back TO the short space Of
two years, which Alexander displayed so
much loyalty, good faith, and magnanimitv,
we fondly and pertnaciously adhere to the
hope, that Il monarch, who stood once and
SO dcscrvediy, high in the esteem of his coun-
try, will soon rank among the most ardent
OF our supporters i'll favor of universal free
dom. Denmark fellows OF course in the vor-
tex Of Russian politics.
In the House Of Commons YESTERDAY, the
Sergeant at Arms reported, that brig. gene
"a Ciaveriug was in his custody, and ON the
motion OF Mr.. Wyns it was ordered. without
any debate, "that zen. Ciavering be com
'aitted to Ncwgate." The house 'tes thus
sacwn the pureSt inpartiality by extending
to two men. offending in the same degree,
and different only in rank, the same measure
OF punishment This proceeding Cannot but
excite the highest sentiments OF appreciation.
Another London paper says, General
Ciavering was committed to Ncwgate for
prcvarcsting and contradictory evidence, ia
the case OF lie Duke of York.
RENAREABLE FuNERAL-Cn Sunday
last was interredin the burial ground of ST.
Nartin-n the Fields, the remains of Hueb
Hewson, who died at the advanced age of
eighty-hve The deceased was man of no
mean celebrity, though no funeral escutche-
ons adorned his hearse, or heir expectant
yraced his obscQuics. He was no less per-
sonage than the identical Hugh Strap, whom
Or. Smoiiet has rendered so conspicuousiy in
teresting in hislife & adventures of Roderick
Random, & iorupwards of 40 years had kept
a hair dresser's snop in the above PARISH
,ilc deceased WAS a very intelligent man,
a:id TOOK delight III rccounting the adventures
o! his early life He spoke with pleasure of
the time he passed in the service of the Doc
tor and it was his pride, as well as boast, to
say. that he had been educated in the same
seminary with so learned and distinguished
a character. His shop was hung ronntl with
Latin quotations, and he would frequently
point out to his customers and acquaintan-
ccs the several scenes in Rodcrick Random,
pertaining 10 himself, which had their foun-
dation, not il the Doctors inventive fancy.
but in truth and reality. Tho meeting i'm
BARRIERS shop at Newcastle upon-Tyne, the
subsequent mistake a the inn, their arrival
together in London, and the assistance they
experienced from Straps friend, were all Of
that description. We understand the de
ceased has left behind him an interlined CO.
py OF Roderick Random, pointing out these
Facts, shewinghow far they were indebted
10 the genius of the Doctor. and to what ex-
tent they were bottomed in reality The de-
ceased could never succeed in gaining more
than a respectable subsistence by his trade,
but lie possessed an independence of mind
superior To his humb c condition Of late
years he was employed as keeper of the Pro
menado in Vilier's Walk, Adelphi, and was
much noticed and respected by the inlabi-
tafts who frequcnted that place
LOWER RHINE, March ~.
q dreadful storm is again gathering over
the continent OF Europe, and doubt whether
&c any time before, such numerous corps of
troops were 1t once in motion as at this nre-