Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-10-24
STATE OF THE. NATION.

congress VIII meet on tue l5in OF mo-
vember. and, in addition To the state OF
our foreign relations, az connected with
Spain aud France, IL is anticipated that
our internal concerns will occupy no in
considerable portion oi time and atteu
iion. Questions relative to commerce
and manufactures have been agiiaied
without iniermission since The adionrp-
meni of Congress and so much has been
already said on these subjects, that they
can lie disposed of without much debate
ar delay. The state Of the Treasury,
however, cannot fail To excite immediate
attention. II is supposed that deficit
will be exhibited of several millions of
dollars, aud three alternatives will be pre-.
scented TO Congress 10 replenish the pub
lie Golfers, viz ncm toaps. retrenca,asnt, and
direct tares. Which of The three will be
preferred by the Secretary Of The Treasu.
nv, or whether he will recommend either,
we are, of course, unable TO say on the
one hand, Congress is supposed 10 be ca
pablo Of adopting efficient measures on
.the subject, and, on the other, il is said,
that the Secretary OF The Treasury is in
duty bonnd TO make his suggestions, as
10 the most feasible mode OF improving.
the public revenue. As 10 retrencbmeni
IN the national expenditures, that only
expenses of our foreign relations aud for
subordinate objects, are too limited TO
require notice : and The iallh and Justice
of The nation are pletlge,i Tor The inirgri-
~ of The pension list. The proposed
reduction OF the army Involves very i'm
por'ani considerations. Welave scarce
~ 1000 men 10 garrison no less Than
eighty posts and for!iiicaiions-io pro-
tect oar frontiers from immediate dan
ger--to be stationed on the bOrders-to
watch The movements OF a powerful amd
Jealous rival--io guard the sea board-to
look after The lndiaus--io form the Gle
ments of new armies in the event of a
war. For nation of Ten or Twelve mil
'iions--for a territory so very extensive,
aud for desiinies such as We have reason
10 believe our country will attain, an ar
my o! 1000 men cannot bear tuiher re-
duciiOn.
The economy which governs the War
Department merits pariicular notice. Sin
three years a million and a hall of dollars
have been saved, aud the Organization OF
the ComnIissarat Department, is a still
greater saving TO the nation. Under
these circumstances, we cannot perceive
how our lille army is 10 be approached
with any thing like safety. 1t does APP
pear that 1000 men would he actually
required 10 keep in proper order The war;.
GUS forilhcatl0ns and military posts
throughout the United States. These
have been very costly 10 the naiion: they
are susceptible OF decay, aud If permitted,
TO fall 10 pieces, their repairs will he
more expensive Than the small. number
OF men required TO keep them in good
order. The troops. il also slonid be re.
collected, are uscinly employed on mill
tary roads, in clearing The face of the
country, in.improving The wilderness, aud
IN such labors on notifications as will
tend To facilitate The national operations
in The event of new wars. II is possible
tbstsome further reductions may he con-
templatrd III the staff oi the army.
Win respect to the Navy, whatever
difference Of opinion prevails as to array
expenditures, there is very itte division
OF sentiment on the question OF spirited
support and protection To- The navy il Is
empbalicaliy HE iavoriie of the peOFie,
she successful as serter of our rights, and
che surest gmrastee Of future bcueiiis--
al wiN prtSerVe peoce Nth foreign nations.
and that a!ene will Justify the cOnlinu
anre OF The usual appropriations for lis
support besides, the present agiiaied
state OF Europe may lead 10 results re-
curing 81 tvs IN he prepared for any state
ct things. There IL little, therefore 10
DE ggined by curt4ilmcnis Of army or
navy expenditures and hereafter we shall
take occasion In examine the question OF,
new Loans or Taxes. Nat. Ado.
NORFOLK, October 1.-The Richmond
4igh Infantry Blues, commanded Ivy Capt
WILLIAM FINNEY, arrived here ycster-
day from that city abou, o'c ock, i'll the
Steam Boat Richmond, Capt. Coffin. AZ
Ser the usual exchange OF military lonors'
they were escorted 10 the Marker Square,
by The Independent and Junior Votnntee,
Corps OF this borough, under the com.
mand 81 Captains CAPRoN aud GAIT
ahence they marched through The princi-
pal streeis-and were then dismissed in
time 10 attend the iheaire.-We speak
with candor, when we say, that we never
saw finer looking body OF men under
arms-ilieIr equipment is truly military !;
Sheir marciiugs and connlermarchings
we're reformed with skill and dexterIty
which would reflect the highest credit on
any officers. Beacon
Launch Of tie Delaua,e SHIP tie Line.
Another Star is added 10 orr Naval Com-
stellalion-a another Stripe for lie enemies
of our country is isplsyed-anoiher bull
wark Of liberty is erecicd.-This morning
at hall past 10 o clock, the elegant ship oil
che line, The DELAWARE, embraced beI
destined element amidst The roar Of can
non and muskrtry, The acclamaiions OF
thousands Of anxious spectators, and the
sDspirDg sound of martial music. Not
an accident of any kind occurred during
2he anxious moments OF preparation lOT