Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-01-11

and guarding those interests and it is
believed, that If congress appear to deli
beraie more upon the dull subject of
contested territorial election of delegates,
or upon the useless, not to say impoliic,
proposition To amend the constitution,
so as To direct uniform division of the
states INTO districts for the election Of
menibers Oh congress and presidential e.
iectorS, Than upon bills concerning the
protection ana prosperity of our naviga-
non, the reward OF public services in
times OF pressure, the construction of
roads and canals, or the establishment of
national university, TO exalt the cbarac-
ter and consolidate tie union of America
the fact is doubtless impu,ahlr to some
good cause, ofwhicli the public are not
apprized. Perhaps the members wish 10
themselves sufficient time TO r, feet. be-
fore they act, upon subjects vitality affect
ing the present welfare and future des-
times of the nation.-Perlaps the more
sensible and patriotic portion of Them
think, that until the compensation bill.
and other little questions more immcdi.
ateiv operating upon the selfish feelings
OF the seekers of popularity, NAV be de-
termined. II will be in vain TO agitate
those. important topics which call into
eXertlon the calm understanding and
judgment, not the passions, of Legislators
1t IS To he hoped that i'm a few DAYS
congressional proceedings will assume an
interesting aspect, and awaken the public
ni,no nom that apathy into which il has
fallen, and which is alwavs unfortunate in
republics, inasmuch as it puts TO slecm
that popular vigilancewhich is so condn.
eve to the prudent and beneficial eyer
else OF the functions of government
The only novelty, TO he seer here is
the pomp and parade, the glittering O.
qnipages. of AN unusual number offorcign
ambassadors. Mr.. Hyde Melville. the
famous French friend to tie Hberty ofspeech
supports asplendid establishment Can,
dy IN his ownattire, and that of his fami-
", he IS not conicnted with this exhibit
on ofthe folly of would-be-nobiIitv. but
he must iorsooth uniform and arm his scr-
wants, and keep a centnel posted at his
door, as 1t he were afraid OF being assas-
Slnated: should not think of meddlno
with this p'''4irged gentleman's arrange,
men'S, If he did not appear to think him
SELF In a land OF assassins and cut throats
where his house would be in danger of
invasion, and his person liable to the dag
ger. or stl'etto. He ought to know that
ne rs III neither Spain nor Italy, nor yet in
legitimate France; but in republic of no.
his security, nor wish to be corruptcd nv
fantastical exhibitions of the trappiugs of
arlstocracy or royalty. In this res6ect.
Mr.. BAGoT, the British envoy. is said to
be very different from the Bourhonite
he is very plain and sociable in his man
ners, OF an amIable character, appears TO
be easily pleased, and conseduenily very
much esteemed in this city. Ii ought TO
afford us peculiar pleasure TO have Such
minister among us from the E,st-anchored
Isle; because so few Englishmen of his
disposition have ever made their appear
ance IN amy capacity in this country
Arrogant, proud and presumptuous CON
ceited, and considering what is EngIid as
superior to that which is to he found in a.
ny Other part of the globe, they generallv
treat with contempt the Americans and
every thing else in the country. This
debars them from fair opportunity to
form correct Judgment CONCERNING rs
they return home and circulate their io
norant preludices +; and thus they feed
the unjust and hostile feelings of their
countrymen against the United States
It's TO be hoped that Mr.. Bagot will CON
tribute to correct these idle and unfoppd-
ed views OF America"
baltimore Patriot.