Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-09-11
ALGIERS.

ALGIERS.
We NAV daily expect INTEL gence
of the Operations of Lord Exmouth's
squadron before Ayers. We are dispos-
esss contrary TO the general opinion enter
tanned in th;s country,~ to believe, that
something effectually bensfrial TO the CIV
ilzed world W IL be done. This may ex-
tend 70 the destruction Of their marine
ore of the first and most important objects
connected with the safety of the Medit
erranean, and which can be effected with
out any sacrifice. Lord Exmouth returns
to Aigiers with heavy force, in addition
to which. he will no doubt find the Dutch
feet disposed to Cooperate, and, 1t is
said. two Nespoltan and one Sardinian
frigates and several gun beats are TO be
placed unGer his command. Oae measure
has been determined upon, which is, to
obtain a revision of the 18th article of our
treaty with Agiers, which prohibits the
sale OF American prizes in their ports
when captured by the Brtish--while it
allows us alone to sell English PRICES
Should this article be struck out or revis-
ed, our treaty fails to the ground--the go
vernmeht must take the necessary steps
to anticipate the result. We do not hesi.-
| tate to say, that the article itself is unne-
| cessary and impolitic, and ifthe Dey should
that we would erase il, and this request
was made in an amicable and friendly
manner, it would be our interest to COM
ply but If Lord Exmoulh shall compel
the Dey to rescind that article. and the
article is accordingly struck off, the infrac-
ton OF the treaty places us on our former
footing, and war must again ensue, if
there is any thing left for Us to maze war
upon.
We should certainly avoid, in future,
the introduction of any article in our trea-
ties which is not absolutely requisite and
| which may be calculated to hurt the pride
| or give offence to a third power with whom
we are in amity. Treaties are and must
be considered AS comPacts, tending to con
tinue' uninterruptediy the amty and in-
terest nee ss4ry to the contracting parties,
and to make 1t permanent, 1t must have a
real, not colorado reciprocity. /. may
be very gratifying for us to snow. that we
had power and energy sufficient to compel
the Dey Of Algiers to a los us the privi-
lege Of selling British prizes in his ports,
| aud, AT the Same tiiue, to prohibit the
| British from selling American ones but
| this would strike Us IS being very unjust,
| and, consequently, very inpoltc. Oar
! true interest is TO support frank and open
| measures in our negoC iations aud treaties.
| NY. NAT. ADV.
/; By English papers, it appears that Lord
| Byros has written a poem which cont aims
| something so offensive to the politics of
the times of England, as to be rejected by
| the London booksellers, and we understand
| that it IS now on the route to America to
be printed. Its something strange that
we should have two writers, Goblet and
! Byron, avail & themselves If the press in
L &c IL
| lord. If times ike these Continue, altho'
| we may lament the dearth OF commerce,
we shall net have to complain of the dearth
| of letters. when even the muses. Of England
| seek the groves of America. [i6.
| FINE ARTS.
! One Of the first ami most prominent adj
! vantages which this country derives from
| the peculiar situation Of Europe, is the
| emigration Of artists. 1t is not necessary
to enquire whether considerations OF Inter
| est or necessity have induced them to
| leave their homes, abandon their patrons
to seek their fortunes, to acquire liberty,
| or to solicit protection in a foreign country
here they are, ready to co operate in the
| formation and completion of such work S
of art, as will tend to adorn our cities and
cabinets; give high and Commanding
rank to the nation (; improve the mind
| strengthen the faCpttleS, and soften the
manners and habsss of the people. To
| promote these desirable objects, encou-
ragement should be freely and generously
given in support of accredited talent, be
it native or foreign. A nation may be
feared for its strength. and esteemed for
its integrity, but it can only be admired for
its vision, its liberality and taste for the
arts. Athens could Ill afford the sums ex
pended to beauty and adorl it, yet nc
consideration of economy could destroy a
liberal and polished taste the chissel OF
Pbydias acquired vigcur and FIRE from the
lofty and generous spirit Of the government.
and the ruins of the Iarthenon are at this
day monument Of their talent and NUM-
| + ence.
The Greeks knew how to calculate
uprn EFFECTS ; they pleased their eye, they
| grained their taste and ambition but
ABROAD, beyond their wells, among their
enemies. their character acquired v.gour
and respect. Men who rendered the soil
dear to them, for its liberty aud its mon
urosnts OF the arts, were ever prepared 10
| cefend Il. The Romans inflated this no
Ole spirit, and with success. If they con.
| q7sfed a small colony, they adorned ii
| win Stupendous works Of art: may oil
then, IA high preserS alton, attest their
! ehterPrIse and labor. An ampitheatre. a
'enPic, tr,umphai arch, tho the work
q years. were commenced and prosecuted
win unabatsd spirit and iiberality.
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