Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-02-16

OF THE NORTH OF EUROPE
Interesting extracts from letters addressed by a
Guerrero, then in The North Of Europe, to his
J!iead, a mens6er n Congress. MAI. Int.
PETERSBURG, RUSSIA, SEPT. ~, ISIS.
- had the pleasure OF writing yon by The
Hornet Tram Eisineur. We proceeded thence
to Copenhagen AM rem ined till Mr.. Camp.
bell finished his business with the court of
Esnmars, tho principal of which was this
lie King tad asked of our government the
reason COR not maintaining minister al his
court, vi ich, II seems, has been deeme mex.
peditnt, on 80 other gr0uud that the inter.
course between The two countries was consi.
ncred TOO uniniportant to require 1t. Ii was
however, deemed expedient to make this
explanation la as respectful manner as was
convenient tor which reason, Mr.. Campbell
was directed TO 10 1t on his way to Petersburg
lie was ssaolonsly received by the King aud
SIR. aosSn.rsntI, the prime minister, anG
trented in manner, | suspect rather fiatter.
ing to lis feelings. Our three days detention
here gave me favorable opportunity to see
this capital but as it contains very few
o5jecte OF interest, "A particular description
con!i hardly lac acceptable. [ can. however.
say, that its magnitude and spicndor are
about suitable for the capital ofDenmark. The
principal oiiecis OF curiosity are two or three
very elegant equestrian statues in Bronze, and
an observatory abont 100 feet high connected
with church. 10 the top of which leads a
Winding passage, SO large and firmly built that
a horse and zig have beea driven TO The summit
aud back with safety. The kings palace,
unlike that OF many other monarchs, is reason.
q IS spiend:d-hIs gardens rather TOO expen-
si.e; add II there be any thing very extrava.
CANT, it IS tliat Ut keeping III the city hundred
of the oeSi horses that can be procured in the
king dom, merely to anluse himself will! their
prancinS. The bling Is, however, very popular
with lis subjects, and attentive 10 their
interest. His prime minister, who has great
influence over him, is possessed Of superior
talents.
Dshmark, you know, was exceedingly reduc
ed by the continental wars-lost her navy, sc.
bait she is gradually recovering, though IL will
be many years before her navy will be re built
As amark OF rigid economy in PM bic ex pepces,
may mention, that captain in the army is
allowed only Is pound sterling per anpum. for
pdy and subsistence.
We anchored at Cronstadt abont week
since, and, after tarrying one night, took
passage with Mr.. Campbell i'll a steam boa. for
Petersburg, the distance being about rs miles
he view Of this city is rather uDfavorable 10
one who approaches it in this direction. in 90
much that fell quite disappointed til had
penetrated u hall mile, when il began 10
wear "a more imposing appearance and when
arrived at my lodgings, felt willing to repeat
What many others have said, tina. il was the
most magnificent city have bebeld, or ever
e. pect ~ see.
cEoKsTArT Ger. l. 1918
After visit often days, / very reinctamtlv
.sok lave OF Petersburg. The appearance Of
us city, ! have already told you, is magnificent
beyond any l expect TO see again. That n
should wear so imposing an aspect will appear
ieSs extraordinary, when IL is considered that
10 hoHseiS erected till tile plan is submitted 40
. he examination OF the emperor's council who
lave power TO make any alteration iu position
and style that are calculated TO reuder il an
or ament to the city. Hence, instead of an
:. ,senblace OF various and incongrnous tastes.
as is seen in oihercItles, You are herepTesented
with the SymmeiTy aud uuifoi NJ majesty Of
sole that flows fiOm The judiciOiis taste oftvo
or tarcs skilinl individuals, selected by a
rOuagch who possesses the means and iHcna
ION TO make ii the rival cIts OF tic world. AZ
aG instance Of Ills power and pride exercised
tae reception at The King of Prussia isl "a late
visit, he directed every house 10 be taitiled
new. Unfortunately fOT Us. the emperor 1ett
this place for tie GnrOl eaG Congress a week
revIons 10 oar arrival. The Empress and
empress dow agcr being als0abset l. with many
dgniiarieS OF STATE, left tie ciIy quife destitute
~ its usual display of military parade 4 ofher
imperial aPpendageS aud, 10 was only a week
previous TO bis departure tlfdt the emperor
relieved 40 ihousand Of his best troops. in
presence o. tHe King OF prussia-d ciTcntu
stdBce which made US still more regret our
iate arrival. The emperor Is very popular
I'D, no do0bt, has the welfare 81 his suD;ects
mach at heart, IS is evinCed BY the TaDid
tiides OF Russian ireemCn TOYS ards civilization
tnd happiness. Most OF The Russians. no ,getct.
s'iil wear very degraded aspect and seem
hirely desftate Of tducaticn and moral
gritty ! Apply ihts 10 tie slAves. win
ilpOse tWO thuds Ot The popUisiOn ADd
yes shai aFc IN tiree lcI0 degfgr 1eHeir
ft'a % system 81 priest cfaft. most sefy4ip
fld vet VOID OF sentiment tii.ii their
q Hnleai deyouens give item vie appcsl
- 81 mere aEiOmaiOos 70 tier masters. IN
~ shJeft degree tssg Tie able herds OF our
-oilaeih iofds-sws 10 tksA besiis. agpe1iges.