Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-11-02

| No sovereign Of modern times, has discover
ed more extraordinary qualities of mind, than
the Emperor of Russia. Having passed thro'
scenes Ut the most interesting, and indeed ter
tilc character, since his accession TO the throne
OF that immense empire, and seen universal
peace succeed TO the storms which had wasted
ahd Impoverished Europe during nearly a
| quarter OF century ,iihmediatey upou the re =
| stoTation OF general tranquility. he began TO
execute The labori"us plan Of cyilizinc in
! stfuctihg, and clIisiianzing the countless
| tribes OF bis almost boundess domiuions To
the accomplishment OF this great obje CT, he
hasior several years bent all The rOwers of
ms comprehensive aud benevolent mind. as
sisted ny the talents and labors of his ministers
anu distinguished othcers of government Aud
the progress that they have already made cam
moi TAIL to astonish every observer
we nave been accustomed, III this country
to consider the Russian nation, as a vast hot de
o. narbafiahs. without knowledge, and thout
:ciVillzati0n. This idea has come down from the
period OF the reiYii OF Peter the Great " no has
| himself beeuconsidcred as at least half savage
II rs difficult at this distance OF time and with
| such imperfect information as we possess of
me true state of things in Russia a century
ago, TO form "A true estimate Ofthe character of
such monarch as Peter. He was nndonbted-
ly great mainland laid the foundation of the
ilnnriShlng and powerful empire, over which
Alexander now Teigus with such distinguish
ed reputation.
What will he the result OF the astonishing
advancement Of this mighty nation in moral an
wen az physical force, upon the surrounding
NATIONS, VI ~ not easy 10 conjecture. Shouid
tie present EmperOrS lite be prolonged 10 th,
ordiparyage oimen, and the empire advance
10 Improvement for The ensuing twenty or
thiriy years, in proportion as il has tor six
years past, by tie close OF The period above
mentioned, in the hands of an able ambitions
man, u will be bile 10 give laws TO Europe
our thoughts have been turned 10 This sub.
lect, by reading the following article in the
Christian Observer for August 1919. 1t dis
ia IN; a.,
gigantic plans of the Car, aud at the same
uhe furnishes matter tor serious consideration
and reflection ON tie events OF the Times.
The Emperor OF Russia, among lbs other
Jealous efforts for the eXtensinn Of religion and
lealnlng, has issued an edct for new insfi-
tuIloB or great Importance, TO be entitled
ne University " ~. PeterSLugh." II is Oh
large and liberal plan. The three principal
faculties will be Isl. Philosophical aud Jnri-
dic"l Sciences; I'd. The PHYSICAL and Mathe-
nIatIcai sciences; Sd. The Historical and PHI
iOiOSIrdI sciences. The most eminent profess
Sors, Russian AMI ioregn, aietO be engaged
lie new system of education is also Is IdrIv
extending IN Russia and considerable NUM-
Der OF schools are IN action for educating The
chIuren OF soldiers, upon this economical and
eihcient plan. Even IN Siberia tlic,e is An rs-
adjustment for training masters, who when
qualified, are sent 10 different paris of the en-
pro and ~ tie neighbouIhOOd OF Odessa i'm
tie south ut Russia, there aie schools Tor above
W QUO OF tie Russian troops. Al Pc1eTrbnr.b
extremely Will Orgamzcd aud another for 80
PERSONS, has been opened tor The soldiers
themselves, certain humber OF whom arc
taken out at the different regiments, in order
when qualified. that they may teach Others Nv
this method The progress they make, psrti-
cularl! the CoSsackS, is represented as quite
astonishing. In The space OF fifteen days seye-
ra who did not previously know letter were
able 10 'ead 'hOFi Words and even 10 write
tliehn on siatP. Prince Alexander GaIitzlu.
the FpthlstCT OF public instruction, has laid be-
fore Die Emperor an extensive set Of reading
lessons. from the Holy ScriptHIes, inI tie use
Ut all schools npUH tie same plan IN Russia of
Witt Il the E'"perUr has Expressed his high APP
prOhaitOn. aud las Urdt led The pay nirnt of
the eNpeHCe uirIiniIng "a large edition. These
leS>onS are very extensive. aud consist Of three
parts !. Historical lessons, iiUn, the Old
Testament. Oar duties towards God and
mdD. \ BRIEF Iiagmony Of Tie four GosueIS
with some OF the most Striking facts in the
Acts Of The Apostles. Tie Selection is made in
the words Of ilte test, without uote or COM
lhrni, AID the Whole j. priui'd in common
RHsS. ~. fOJis Dai .Tiir
ZNNUsvufE, (Ohio) Oct I3.--Nofice is heyely
gireR, That petition will be presented iotb
legi,iHiuie.a al theiTneNt session. PRAYING that
the commissioners may he appointed 10 settle
and ClVse the concerns" uf all The rOltrH bfgss OF
ONE. SwtNDitNG has been carried 10 snch an
alarming height Of corruption Nv these teg1-
ii5ed assOcialiO =, il il hoped that all Tie
- good people" ofthe country will jOin, heart
anu hand, 60 pci.'iOu Tie honorable legislature
10 lake the iiAai settlement Of their aeranged
concerns into mcir holy keeping.
II being totally mWGciicGbe for the Presi
dthfs CashieGs ant directors 10 0ccompfish this
drdVoRs bnsi"t IS (cOHsiNcdg nHh their opn 81
Nisfer rir5rs! II is believed that the euiirLten-
ed statesmen ~ ..st:ut accountants ian the state