Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-08-24


rates and snusglers-wth such variety of products
o so different cultures-we may expect that the
floritiaS viii attract settlers from every section
| OF the Union. The southern planter will bring
| his slaves 10 raise the great staples of coffee
sugar. cotton, rice tolacco &c. The farmers of the
west viii iatten their focks and herds on the inn
| mense ranges oil pas;u,age, which even now beraly
supply this market with beef and mutton, and fresh
butter and cheese The Atlantic atlventurer will fix
his residence the shore where he can enjoy all
me wealth OF hs beloved element, with the facilities
II affords for carrying the commercial emporium all
the products o his toll or ingenuity To foreigners
perhaps, must be left the enterprise of cuiivang, ON
more extensive scale, the vine the zig, the date, &c
ana ol preparing wine, the ,aisn, the dried fig
and the date of commerce. -NesSute niihi ante octieS
! Already do see, in my minds eyc-hut alas | can
| see,nothIhg yet oil the Hornet, and remembering oil
The maid and her milk pail, shall leave il tn youI
glowing imagination to sketch such picture OF our
future greatness as those hints may suggest.
| NATIONAL CADETS
| BosroN, August l4.-On SATURDAY. the ceremony
o the presentation Of the Stand Of (oioux voted by
the town, took p ace agreeably 10 the arrangement
| announced in our last paper. The day though sutry
was hnc and the ceremony highly satisfactory to the
spectators winch embraced almost the entire popua-
| ton oi this and the neighborng towns The batali-
| on oil flank companies under Capt. Brmmer, made
avery soldIer-ikc appearance, and the escort and
camp duties were discharged with veteran cxacncss
The Secctmen, with the Colours, (borne by the Po-
| lice Oiicer) and the Executive Legislative Judicial
and hiunicpai Authorities, officers of the o. S Ar
my and SaNy, and citizens invited be spectators of
| The scene, were escorted from the State House 10
me enclosed area on the Common, by the above bat
Talon, which then formed in lateral line ON the field
Inc National Cadets then marched into the area aud
formed IN line IN front OF the Municpal Authorities
&c and paid standing salute. Major Worth, and
his officers, advanced and were Introduced 10 the
Chairman of the Selecnncn.-Che officers, excepting
the Mayor, having resumed their posts. and the Cadets
beng IN open order, Mr. Williams, the Chairman of
the Secctmcn, thus addressed Major Worth =
Sii--Deing called TO reflect the institutions of
our country we find much 10 rejoice that our
origin was Ut period in which the which contr-
o"'e 10 the welfare OF nation were in general well
understood and rightly appreciated.
With the history of other nations as lessons of ex-
pcrcnce and wisdom, fathers devised the govern
ment, framed the laws, formed and endowed the in
sutIons, which have for many years moi merely m
hcin Our nation IN domestic tranquility and happiness
nut shed Isre on our history at home and abroad
IN peace and in war, cheering tioug his-bear-
ing JOY and consolation To the resides and bosoms of
every friend OF his country
Among other institutions of our Government in
which we have a pleasure and national pride, is
that OF public schools for the education of our youth
N military and naval tactics and of these none is
hed more highly u our estimation, than the one
winch has at this time done us the honor of visit
ana oil which YOU, Sir, one OF the much resDccted
instructors. With the thought that our national qlo-
nv, IN arms. may hereafter be confded 10 the skill
ana Judgment OF some or more OF these Young
gentlemen, we feel lively interest, an anxious con-
Germ, IN The Improvement, character and honor OF
every individual under your command for while We
deprecate slate of war, and pray we may he deli
Veied from any hostile attcmpt-yet VIC are fully SEN
sble That the true policy of our government is and
VIII be-In peace TO prepare oI war.
With this sentment-with veneration for the ins,i-
tuuons ol our fatherS-with particular and especial
appreciation of the Military School under yoir CHARGE
with sentiments Of high respect for the administration
OF our general government, which has and I trust
Will continue TO foster and support this institution 10
the honor of our country-aud in conformity TO the
spirit OF hospitality which tie inhabitants of the Town
of Boston entertain towards YOU and the runils under
your charSe-in behalf of these inhabitants and in
their name, have the honour to present YOU. and
through you, 10 the military Academy at Yves, Point
this Stand of Colours.
The COiomS tre7e t;en presented IN, 0e (,L,;.,,y
10 Major Horth, and w7e by him delivered 10 e Stan
ddrd BcdrerS "oT national sdi,ae ON the t,veirc
pohnderS Of tie Sea FeasiEies. Mr.. WILLIAMS lien
May II long remain in that part of our country
allowed TO our feelings by the recollection of the for
ttnde and patriotism which the immortal Washington
there displayed in a time of peril and calamity in
opposing not ony the powerful force Of our open enc
my but IN confounding the pcrfdy and lreachcry of
his fellow oficeriu arms.
MAJOR Worth replied -
Olr: CHMRMAN-ln accepting this splendid mani
iesatlon Of the munifcence oil the citizens of Bosou
Of their good will towards and approval of the con
duGt o lie corps which il is my good fortune, pride
ana honor To command, feel entirely nadeuuate TO
the task oil making, 10 you and your fellow citizens
Sulu''!c ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. IL cannot be doubted
thd hs DAY, and t'c interesting associations connect
ed WIN H. Wh operate as powerful excitement to
shall compel the people 10 cal them TO the defence of
orr common country and hat, whether in peace or
war, tcy WI, by the Transactions of tIii, tIay deem
themselves doubly pledged, TO conduct n, bccones
brave soldiers and good citizens
That this Sacred Emblem OF our country will
never be furnished by them, Individually or collec
u'ey, az corps, have no hesitation to pledge eve
~ thing dear to a soldier and this battalion DAG
oir will ever be their rallying point whether in de-
renee OF our country bonpur or ia pursuit Of the SCI
cnce essential to successful war
we particularly recognize, on this ocrasion the
genuine expressions Of attachment To the govern
ment and institutions Of country generally and
an approval Of every act ca cuated 10 consolidate lie
power and secure ijs deience--such sentiments are
the natural growth Of soil where the spirit Of liberty
hrsl sprung into life
Unable as ain 20 do justice to the occnqon. can
only otter you tic cordial thanks of the Superiotcn-
dent, Professors, and Teachers of the Military /
cadeipy and more especially Of this Youthful corpq
WIN the sincere assurance ta The citizens Of Boston
shali neVel nave oecusOn 70 reflect that their kind
ness and confidence have been MISPLACED
As the Standard Bearers approached Inc corps |
iney were received by the usual salute soon after
the cadets left the field with their colours Gvinp de-
posted them aud their IN tieir eDcdnpfscnf
AMI soon after returned with side arms TO form I'm |
nc procession 20 Ff7eW HgN, 10 par,ake Of the col
laton there provided. The battalion Of bankers form
ed the escort the S0ut ofiie SOl4ie,gy DOING oa,r
duty for the Cadets during their absence The Col
aion was bountiiu and served up in tho best syle
)l the providcr, Mr.. Smith. More than 700 pc,soneI
't down az the tables, and the rcfroslmeut was euI
.enod by martial airs from the bands Of tho two baa
ions.
The engagements o. tic Commander in Chief Womb
'ot admit Of his parrkng Of the COLLATION. hut before
~ lei' thc field Ice passeahc battalion Of aanl.crs in