The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-12-15

Wy for man not endowed with more than
ordinary philosophy to endure. To judge
Oh nc future from what we have seen of the
past, not only every error he may com,nit,
but every error committed 6y subordinates
every defect in the laws every omission
on the part OF the Legislature, and even the
Visitations OF Heaven, will be- laid to his
CharSc. III he pass unhurt the fiery Or
deal OF the War Department in these times.
ne must possess the qualities and purity of
" gold tried in the fire.
he news OF the third brilliant naval VIC
tory was received in this city, through the
medium OF private letters, on the evening
OF tuesday last, and having been announc-
ed by an extra from the Office of the Ma
uonal lnteiiigencer, was hailed with the
most lively demonstrations of joy. The city
was generally, and i'll some parts of it bril-
nantiy' Illuminated, As soon as the day shut
/ in.
1t so happened that the very evening of
its arrival had been previously selected for
naval baif' in compliment to the Off
eets OF the navy generally, and particular
~ 10 capt, Stewart, in acknowledge ment
Oh HIS pehteness TO our citizens on a recent
| occasion. large and very respectable
company assembled-t:e scene was graced
by the presence Of nearly all the beauty *
fashion OF our City. All was Joy and gaiety
such AS could scarcely admit of augmcBta-
ton. And yet it was destined to be in
ere ased About 9o'clock rumur was spread
through the assembly, that Lieut.. Hamilton.
the son OF the Sec'y ofthe Navy. had reached
the house, the bearer OF the Colors of the
macedonian, and dispatches from Com. De-
catur. The gentlemen crowded down to meet
him. He was received with loud cheers, * es-
corted to the festive hall, where awaited
nm the embraces of fond father, mother,
SISTERS IL was scene easier felt than de-
scroed. The room III which the company
hati assembled had been previously decora-
ted with the trophies of naval victory-the
colors OF the Guerrero and the Alert, dis
lplayed Oh the walls, reused the proud feel
tlnSs OF patriotism. aud had revived i'll eve
Iry mind the recollection of The bravery
which won them The flag of the MACE
DOMAIN alone was wanting to Complete the
group. 1t was produced, and borne into the
hall by Capts. Hull and Stewart & others OF
our brave seamen, and the loud eXclam u
lions OF the company, and greeted with ma
| tional music from the band. The amuse
mehts OF the evening, we need scarcely add
were suspended from the time Mr.. Hamil
tons arrival was announced, until the fer
yor OF the moment had in some degree sub.
sided Mutual CALCULATIONS went round the
room general expression of the tribute
due to skill and valor involuntarily broke
from the lips OF ali and the smile of beauty
the need OF valor, was literally bestowed
on the brave defenders of their country.
: rights. Subsequently, at the supper table
D toast was given by e,of the managers
F" Commodore Decatur and The officers aat
t r-ezo Of The .fiTgnte United States Dan,
, received with the greatest enthusiasm. ant
, repeated plaudits. Such scene, as thi
occasion exhibited, we have never befor,
witnessed and never, never, so long a
memory holds her seat" shall we forget it
Ertracts Of a letter from an America,
Sentientan az Hakfac to his friend in thi
cry, dated November 9, 1912.
Since Ihave been here (about fifteel
Gays) upwards of 10000 bbls. of -four hav
been brought in by vessels under Swedish
ana opanlsh colors-most of the Shipment
are from Boston.
"The whole brunt of British malevoIenc,
; seems to be directed against Commodor,
Rodgers hope he will think of the in
scription on the monument at Washington
:" Rough oIa commodore, tough Md co1,inqo.
dore," &c. &c.
Fl Ills whispered here that the Indians il
this quarter will all join the Americans a.
gainst the British have heard several
navy officers state, land it was supposed
10 come from Admiral Warren,) that Pc
TON of 81. Domingo HAS pET1r1oNE1
TIKI BRITISH GovERNMENTg LIANT
HIM Nv TIE CARoLINAs. or On any part
OF the American southern frontier, that he
may form function with the----ir
that quarter. n ..,',..
! The American privateers annov thi,
place to degree astonishingly injurious :;
scarcely day passes but crews are COMING
Ill that have had their vessels taken & sunk
"a great many of them are wounded-l
have set out twice for home in British YES.
sells, via Campo Bello, and have been twice
chased in by yigilant American Priva.
teers."
Ertracf of a letter from a gentleman i,
| Bahfa, Oct. I6, TO his brother in .Nszy-
I YORK.
9 a vessel has just come in from Rio Je-
metro, the captain says, that the Prince Re
gent had presented tho British Admiral on
that station with small frigate, which was
J completely otfcered and manned by the
squadron. The American minister pro
tested against the act, which Induced ,be
Prince Regent to get his vessel back, but
in vain. This has caused much talk. but
no apprehension is entertained of hostile,
acts against American property in this coun-
! try, and there is no doubt but the govern
ment OF this country will do every thing to
preserve good understanding with the u :
p1G t..sr