Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-11-17
OF PENSACOLA

re nave lately leariieu from source enti-
lied 10 credit, some particular. respecting the
present situation OF Pensacola, which though
not OF a positive nature, may afford consiierd-
BE ana III penetrating the veil vi mystery which
mas been, so unaccountaDiy, thrown over the
proceedings OF government, in relation TO the
occupation OF that place by General Jackson
IL Is confidently asserted, and generally be
l!eVed by the American residcn L., al Pensacola,
mat Col. hinS has for some time been III pos
session of orders for The unconditional restora
non OF The Spanish posts, whenever II shall be
demanded by the proper authority. II This
De iact, II is auImportant one, and ought 10 sc
nlicaliy communicated to the public. 1t
certainly aocords very well with the article
which " as published ia tile National Inteieili-
eencer of July Il, as - the Presidents deci.
sIoD from which IL was, we believe, at frsl
generally understood that an iInmedi resIo.
ration was TO take place, without eXacting
from the Spanards the tu.filment Of any pre-.
rioUs conditioner, in the semi official Ian
suage of the Enquirer, that " the posts were
restored 10 Spain ( 9!fGidteiy uift0ut any con-
aHion at aH.' So eqnivocaI. however, was the
language in which the Presidents decision
was announced, that the public, heing aware,
alter sufficient lapse OF time, OF no measures
having been taken 10 that effect, were fam to
search Tor new construction OF this govern
mental oracle, or 10 Doubt its authenticity. Ii
such orders have really been given to the
commander at Pensacola, the executive has
certainly acted IN manner to lessen that con.
fidence which the people have hitherto repos-
e IN 1t, by not issuing them ia a public man.
neT. The managers OF government like ours
have no right unnecessarily la Keep the pub
lie MUD ia the tertnre OF suspense as to their
intentions, in an affair deeply interesting.
The enquiry is naturally produced. What
cause have our rulers for conceaiment Oh this
occasion Are they afraid of SPAIN or do
they feat To eX pose their dolngs to the scrutiny
Of The people? We are not IN the number of
those who take pleasure III finding fault
with the present adminiStraiion-on the con-
trary we have always cherished, III common
with the majority of the nation, the most per-
feet confidence in its wisdom aud pdtTiotISni.-
But confidence, to lie lasting, must be mutual
-cOncealneDt will generate suspicion in the
best friends. State secrets were amongst The
first causes of the overthrow OF John Adams
aud his party and james Monroe 1--WE are GO.
ing to utter no treason }" may profit by his cX-
ampie."s
But 10 return TO Pensacola. Whatever may
be the intentions OF our government, We are
assured that the Spanish citizens OF Pensacola
entertain the firm expectation, with the anxi
Gus desire) that the place will never be restor-
cd TO spain. The most intelligent amongst
them express an opinion, founded or their
knowledge OF the existing circumstances OF the
Spanish government, that King Ferdinand is
too conscious of his Inability 10 comply with
The acquisitions OF existing treaties 10 I've de-
SiTous oil reiaiuing his possessions in Florida /;
aud that the United STATES will find them an
easy acquisition, on Smicable terms" coI-
summation devoutiy 10 be wished for"
We are informed that the few remaining re-
Sidentsa at Pensacola are much dissatisfied with
It's present Govt rnneni, which IS purely militia
ry and is badly administered IL was reroTt-
ed that the present commander there is TO he
superseded ~ command. Ivy Gen. Ripley, in
which case better stage Of things was sntici-
patcd. N. orleans Chron.
IsThere has been no uvsferg a Don't the trans.
action. The Executive hare sufficiently disclos.
ed their Intentions None bul sRayiers cOnld
qGect doubt about ii.-EngJ