The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-03-02
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-. WAsHINcToN, Feb. 90.
A prize to the U. S. briggs Enferbylze s and
Ratsiesnake, which sailed in COMPANY f,nm
an Eastern port some time ago, has arrived
at Wilmington, y. c. It is the Spanish brig
Isabella. recaptured from the frigate Belvi.
dera, in lat. 27, long. 81.
Having seen no confirmation of the al
lodged suppression of further news bv the
Ann Alexander, arrived at Boston. we con-
ceiye ourselves authorized in saving that
no intelligence has been received by that
arrival, warranting the idea, so assidnously
propa9ated, OF the prospect of speedy
peace between us and Great Britain. For
"nat purpose this impression has been so
|industriousiy circulated by the federal
prints, We cannot divine but. If. in the
language of the Boston prints, il ha. been a
mere bubble, they them selves blew it into
form, and for the deception which il occa-
SONS they can condemn only Themselves.
Nat. Int.
-, Feb. 2S.
Jhe general debate in the House of Re.
representatives. still Continues. The Loan
Bill, which has been under discussion two
weeks IS now no farther advanced than il
was week ago. Nor perhaps, is it now
desirable that the debate should suddenly
terminate. The Opposition have been al
lowed to emit their most poisonous Tenon,
and it is proper the antidote should he AN,
piled. We are proud to say, that il has of
tate been properly administered. and in {.
spirit and tone which the language of def
ancc (to use no harsh term) habitualIy used
by the most violent m ember. of the Oopo-
sltlon not only justified but reouired
Without disrespect to Others. we NAV be
allowed particularly to Commend an abb.
patriotic and spirited speech delivered YES
to-day bv Mr.. Forsyth Of Georgia, exhibit
ing the are OF genius. which, like the fire Of
the hiot' severe collision only can awake
trona It's repose. TIE wholesome disc;nl;nr
which he and his colleague Mr.. Cuthber,
and Mr.. Robertson, have within the tvo
iast days inflicted on the party leaders, who
writned under Its application, they will not
forget to their latest day. IL had become
necessary The malignity of party had ex
ceeded all bounds, and merited the saIuta
ny checks It has received.
several gentlemen of distinguished Ia
Tents. on beth sides of the question, are We,
expected TO speak, IL the same courtesy he
extended to them as has been shewn to a.
thers; among whom are Messrs. Eppcs.
& Mr: Cheves (the Speaker Of the House !
OF the Republican, and Mr.. Pickering Of the
Federal party.
The SUPREME coURr.
This COURTS, as usual at this seaso, rs
the year, earnestly and in,en,ly engaged in
the discussion and adjudication OF the very
important cases referred IN its decision.Z
Regarding it as a branch Of the governmen,
which it Is important to hold in due venera
ton, and whose decisions are entitled n
the n'ghest respect, we are happy to per.
ceive that greater interest than usual
waits ON ITS present session. 50 great i. the
auracsion' that, Notwithstanding the impor
lance u interest ofthe debates in the two L.
gIsla'ive bodies. holding their sessions in IN.
same pile OF buildings, it is frequently diff.
cunt to keep quorum in either house of
congress, owing to the number Of mem.