The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-02-06

oSdr stRnirt upon IL the sluiilhcchCc Of pri-
yate feeling aud the Sympathy uf a great
and as
a NIHGlNIaN.
COAL1lU.NIC.fTY0.r.
We understand that the public, in q few
days, viii he offered Tor their approx .tioa,
the dcsignos a Monument to DC erected on
the settle of the ia,e Theatre. 1t comes
from the pencil OF an Amateur OF the Fine
Arts, (Mr. Hiort,) and those to whom
he has saewn it, in its unfinished state,
speak OF it in terms of high encomium, for
simplicity, beauty and interest. 1t is under
stood that he intends to have superb Plate
engraved, and there is no doubt but it will
we'll reward his iabors, as there cannot be
an inhabitant of Richmond who would not
preserve ii copy, to hand down to posterity
an Obelisk a. the direfnl event. Its Base
is Sem-Hexagon, placed en- its center
Segment, in which is Slab supported at
each corner BY children, bearing the func-
raj File or their Ancestors. On tlIe Curb
or the Slab in center is the likeness of the
late Governor, and an inscription sacred to
him & all who suffered.
Upon this, a foundation to support a Ply
ramid, OH which is designed i'll an Oval Me-
dalton. distant view of a city in flames, &
in the trout ground History, recording the
event ; over which, in small escutcheon, is
the Arms of Virginia.
On the front of the Pyramid, flight OF
Steps is exhibited at the top of which is an
Urn ; the Figure of Humanity embracing
1t. weeping DER the ashes of her Children (;
distant view Of the Capitol, and an Angel
flying with a scroll of the calamity to Hea-
ven.
On the reverse of the Basement, is re-
presented, Death, levelling indiscriminately,
an Oak, the Rose, and the LiHy.
On the Reverse of tho Pyramid is propo-
sed tobe engraved a faithful narrative of the
event On the right side, the resolutions OF
the Legislature, and on the left, the resolves
| OF the Common Council of Richm ond, on the
occasion.
, az The Young Gentlemen of Boston
have met at the Exchange Coffee House
and resolved to express in public manner
their sorrow for the late melancholy calami-
ty In this City-a committee was appointed
to make suitable arrangements.
Extract ofa ienerJrom q gentleman in Ken
! lucky to his friend in Virginia.
The manly and honorable Course which
Congress is now pursuing gives elasticity t.
the hopes and expectations of the people il
this quarter OF the Union. There is n,
EARRING in the public sentiment, and it is ne
longer echoed when will Congress take
stand-how weak and indccisive are it,
measures" Indeed, the unanmity at thi.
time IS unparalleled and we are ali preparing
to meet the worst event. Our zen will MOI
be the last in marching to the ranks, should
the country require their service-I am sure
the volunteer quota as well as the regular
enlistments will DC quickly supplied. The
| battle on the Wabash has had wonder
fui effect OH the military ardour of the Ken
| tuCkians, and should war follow the inca
sures of Congress, they will distinguish them
selves IN the field. The death of Col. Da-
vless, and Col. Owens III that engagement is
universally regretted, but the glory in which
their memories will be cnshrined fills evcry
BOSOM with desire of avcrging their loss or
Perishing with them.
'i:y this time l suppose the army bill has
| passed both housesof Congress and the COM
| missions VIII soon be filed. We are great.
| Z at a loss to conjecture who will be the
commander in chief. / have no doubt N.Y.
self but the President Of the u. States will
tain his attention to some worthy and dis
tinguished member of the revolution, who
encountered the periis Of that contest for the
liberties OF his country, who willingly sheath
ed his sword at the termination of the war
|
the thirty years profound peace, which ha:
since succeeded. Such men deserve prefer.
ment and the gratitude of their country, but
they are now few, and every year admonish
es us Of their diminishing numbers. TIL.
second grade of generals will be more east
ly selected. To the few remaining officer.
OF the revolution, may be added the disciple
narians OF Wayne's army who are still Ii
wing and many OF them with extensive mill
tary reputation. Their services in the IN
dian wars or the lakes, and in the centre O
the North western territory, should not be
forgotten. They encountered the sevcres
Ihardships and most imminent dangers anc
the people OF the west feel towards them
sentiments OF the iiveicst respect and gra
tltude. We had lately visit from one @
these gentlemen, who at a very early peri
Cd OF life entered into that service, pursue,
the fortunes Of the army through every cam
paign and never Quilted the service until tin
fnai treaty with the Indians was concluded
OH which he resigned his commission. II,
had lett home to explore the territory O
Louisiana, and to accompany the expedition
under Governor Harrison, but in this las
expectation he was disappointed by TIC los,
OF iiIs horse which retarded his journey a few
days aud he arrived at Louisville too late
/ to JON The volunteers whonad just marched
/ MS circumstance was much lamtItcd l.,
MS ff1enuS vino knew MS military skill and