Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-01-27

| the aversion TO varying. in any manner,
4 the terms of that contract, formed a pre-
pomdc rating argument on the minds of
those who voted against the bill.
1t is proposed, by a bill reported in the
| House of Representatives, 10 add another
star TO our constellation, by accepting
ILLINOIS into the Union. III.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 22.-Major General
Brown is expected in this city this even
ing, on his way to Washington. Ii is
SAID, that for some time past, he has been
viewing our northern frontier with a mill
tary eye; and has caused several forts TO
be erected since the war, at certain vuine-
rable and important points. In 1917, the
Inspector General reports, that 1873 ,645
days labor have been performed by the
soldiers of the northern division, on roads
and Notifications and we learn from
correct source, that Gen. JACKSON, in
the south, is no less active in a similar
duty. Pat.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. Give under
stand that the Deputy from AMelia Isl
and, has stopped III this city, on his
way TO Washington, on account of i'll
health. Gag.
lie iVhoNiIS resolution was OUSrtu
few days ago in the House of Representa-
tives of Pennsy lvania, by MIR. Marks of
Allegheny.
Resoiued, That the committee on Banks
be instructed To inquire and report TO this
House on the propriety of taxing the u.
States Bank and the branches thereof,
that are or may be established in this
state, and that the said committee have
leave to report by bill or otherwise Reg.
PHILADELPHIA, January 23.-It is our pain
ful duty TO announce the melancholy tdings of
the death of
DR.. WISTAR.
This most excellent man and distinguished
Ply sician, died at few minutes before eight
O'Clock last evening. ID. adr.
NEW YORK, January l7.--Jn confederation
of what we have hitherto suggested, in relation
TO the intrigues and management now evident
In this state, we Inform our readers, and the CT
tizens of this country, that at thismOnient, there
are sundry agents employed, aud PAID in the
neighboringstates, and are now Yelling ITH
| a VIEW OF MAKING DEWITT CLINTON THE
| NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Il and
| that arrangements, coniederacies and ass0cia-
| tons are progressing for THAT purpose. More
| Anon. AdU.
Ertraet Of letter from an officer Of rank in the
Patriot SeTTice, to u gentleman in this city d.
| ted FeindadiaG, 10th Dec 1917.
We are OF piniOn that the Spanish govern
| ment is highly indebted to the government OF
the United States, for the friendly interference
Ot the latter with affairs If we should have
| been permitted to retain this Island for six
| months longer, our naval establishment would
| be such, will venture TO predict, that out OF
| 100 vessels bound TO or from Cuba, not more
| than ten could have escaped our cruiZerS; as
it is, we have annoyed the Spanish trade con-
| siderably
| am authorised to state for the information
| of the friends ef liberty, that Gen. M'Gregor is
| preparing an expedition from Nassau, New
| Providence, 10 act aganstfbe SpanardS. Such
| officers wish to join him w on their arrival
| at Nassau, be made acquainted with his intend
1 ed operations, and in the event of his having
| previously departed from thence such officers
| will be forwarded by the agent, without delay
| TO the scene of action. TN. York Col
| Successful and norel speculatioR-We have it
| from good authority, that gentleman in New
| YORK shipped 1000 Dbls. of apples to Europe
| last fall ;and that they ssld at Liverpool at an
average price OF three guineas per Dbl.
| .ilb. -irgHs.
| GEORGETOWN, s. G. Jan. 1.-THE crew ofthe
schooner Isabella, lately arrived at this place
| from Amelia Island, have forcibly taken the
command OF her from Captain Moore. Capt.
| Moore, together with the whole of his officers
| has been III town since Wednesday last since
| which day the vessel has been commanded BY
| the bcatswaiu aAd crew. Captain Moore in
| io' tp"t they nave 'idue several eIoftS 10
get him on board, tor the purpose (hc has no
| doubt of proceeding to sea. He yesterday
| dispatched his first officer tor the purpose of
| bringing the vessel aud crew to town and no
| sooner had that officer stated the purpose of
| his visit, than one of the crew discharged
loaded pistol at him which fortunately did
| no damage. They then put the officer on shore,
and reassumed their command OF the schoo-
| ner, stating their intention of proceeding to
| sea, so soon AZ navigator could be procured
Inc lsaoelta mounts five guns; one long Is
| FOUNDER, and four 9's, all OF which are charged
! with grape shot and ounce balls. In order 10
| makea settlement with this disOrderly crew. il
| is expected that lieut.. Aircst, will take Gem.
mand TO day, and be afterwards succeeded by
| captain Examination, who will report the whole
1 proceeding 10 Commodore J,SJ;re