Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-12-06

sury office in Washington Square. for the
purpose of subscribing and taking The "a
bove mentioned oath. Major NJ. WALSH
and V. PAz0S are appointed 10 admins
Ter the sane.
8. The polls shall be opened from y
O'Clock IN The noon 20 sunset, and next
day, the 2Oih, from sunrise 70 sunset.
Fernandna, Nov. 10Th, l9i7-ISt ofth
independence of the Floridas.
LOUIS COMPTE,
Sect'y efMe Meeting.
We understand thai an elegant Steam
Boar Is about 10 be- purchased by the ci-
tlzens of Newbern, 10 ply between that
| place aud Elizabeth City. This oircum-
stance will much facilitate the communi-
cation between the northern and southern
section of tla union. We understand
| tina; II Is also in contemplation TO esia-
biish stage route between Georgetown.
). &. through this place TO Newbern, which
will shorten the Journey nearly one hum
dred miles. Three thousand dollars, we
| are informed, have been subscribed by the
| spirited citizens o! Newborn, toward car
rying the latter into execution. IL is to
be hoped our citizens vii not permit
themselves TO be ouldone by their neigh
boring townsmen IN lauGable and brneti-
| cial undertakings. Cape Fear Rec.
BY an a,1fra} from Gairesto,on are learn
that that post has bean entirely aJamdoAed last
mouth. Serenteen sell departed ia tire d.rec-
| ti0nef Ametin Island: frOmthis circumstance,
| the repoTt probably originated, ,Ohich was ill
| circulation last 'ccek, ot'a fofita kaCine- ap-
peared eff ApalGchicOia.
New Orleans Gazette.
MILLFDGEVILLE, Nov. 25.-Of Gen.
Gaines, and his contemplated expedition
against the Florida Indians, nothing has
been heard since orr last. The drafted
| militia from this state, destined TO co ope-
| rate IN the enterprise, will rendezvous al
FORT Hawkins on Monday next, and be
| marched from thence without delay.-
| Gen. THOMAS GLAsCoCK, has been an
pointed by the Governor 10 command
them.
a farther requiSition of fire hundred men,
to be detailed Qrom Gen. Floyd's division
IN the lower part Of he Staiel and held i'm
| readiness Tor active service, has Just been
made or our executive by the general 90
vcrnment. Whetherthis additional force,
Tor the Immediate organization of which
orders lave been given, is inteuded TOGO
operate with Con. Gaines in chastisiug
the neighboring hostile Indians, or TO aid
in the accomplishment OF some Interior
object, OF deep interest 10 Georgia, sub
sequent events will, probably soon deter
nine. [JO,unai.
PASSAMAQUODDY ISLANDS.
ErtrGct eta letter from Ncic York to the
Editors IF tie BoStOn Patriot, Gated No
reS,6ey -.
The Commissioners under the 4ih
article of the Treaty OF Ghenf, have a
greed OIL all the subjects submitted TO
them, and thus have forever settled all
disputes relative 10 the Islands in the bay
| OF Passamaquoddy. ! shall send you
| particulars IN a day OF two. Yours. Sc"
20 From all we have heard ON the n
bOve interesting topic, we are inclined TO
believe that tic result will be satisfactory
10 both nations and that Much viii he
| due to the Hon. Mr.. Holmes and Col.
Austin, for tie Talent the labor and in
| duslry eylnced, IN bringing il TO so favo-
rabIe an issue. we further learn. iIat
| thc conduct of ihe British Commission
ers has been perfectly fair and honora-
bic.
Hhaeo Iomphins Comfy, N. y. Oct. 90.
SNOW STORM.-We had aligttsuow
storm this morEiDg-au early, transit
! Tory messenger announcing TO us the
! approach OF Winte1', and reminding us
! oi timely aud prudent preparation TO
receive him
But now, tie SIM with brighter glow,
! Appears-~the southern bfce4es blow
Aud soon this chilling robe OF snow
Dssoves in silent devil"
LAKE COMMERCIAL our shiDpipo
/ list We have heretofore neglected to no.
/ iice the arrivals with SALI'-wlIieh arri-
walls we shall endeavOr TO ascertain and
| publish regularly in future-From cor
rect Information, however, we can now
state, that the quantity of salt which
has been brought up the lake 10 our
flourishing village the present season, al
ready amounts TO about three thousand
barrels.
The quantity ofPtaste, received at tie
head of the lake previons to orr publish
ing the arrivals weekly, as near as can be
| asccTiained, amounted TO hcO MOasand fire
kHH0lrcd TONS