Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-08-31
UNITED STATES.

given in our paper OF the 2Ist inst. we stated
the arrival ofthe sloop Hunter, Capt Carter,
days from Philadelphia, on an exploring ex-
petition, employed by Government, &c-such
was the information we receiyed-yNe have
since communicated with the Director of the
expedition, and find our statemea ut was not alto
Sethcr correct
This vessel was fitted out at Philadelphja
by patriotic association, under the protection
OF Government, for the most laudable and
mei1torious purposes-that Of EXPLORING. the in
teT1orPGrt o. The Peninsula, beio,c the eth de-
gree q tatitude-A section of East Florida. un-
known even TO the oldest inhabitants OF this
part of the country. This truly patriotic en-
terprize shows that our brethren of the East
ern States cherish the welcome acquisition.
and are alive to the greatest interest of our
republic, in promoting its agriculture. This
expedition has created the most lively interest
mere, because we are perfectly sensible of our
impotence, till agriculture furnishes us with
those mines OF wealth and abundance, which
are inexhaustible riches, and can alone ensure
the prosperity aud happiness ofthis very valu-
aDie sccuon.-They left here in pursuit oftheir
obJcct, yesterday morning, and have carried
win them the good wishes of every Citizen.
The following is correct statement of the
names of those employed in the expedition.
viz =
Peter 5. Chazotte, Esq. Director. M. Bur
rough, NJ. ID. Isaac Booth, Surveyor. Iohn
Yard, Chaplain. J. W. Gardere. Samuel
Davis, John Burrough, Mor,lecai Haines,
Esqulres. Volunteers--John Boris, DmieI
NJ. Nelly, Andrew West, Ezekiel Slit, jain
Herbert LabouYcrs IEYor;Ao n,
.daguSt 8. The following extract of letter
was written by agantcnian who has LATELY aS
pored the ST. Johns River, and who is a per
iectly competent Judge ofthe subject ON which
he writes.
PIcoLATo, july IS, 1921.
~ Dear Sfr You ask my opinion of the
River st. Johns and of the Fioridas-to am
swer Your enquiries fully would zoo Gar ey-
coed the limits OF a letter; in short time
shall, perhaps, be able to satisfy your curiosity
by publishing my observations on this flic
climate.
/" VIII only observe that the 81. Jobn's;so
long and broad bay, which receives the impress
SONS OF the tide at more than $50 miles from
It's mouth. This bay affords the finest navi-
cation thati am acquainted wth-you will
ma In all parts OF it, after passing the bar, Iip
TO the entrance of Lake George 90 feet wa
ter-thls Lake TO its southeast extremity is
upwards of 10 feet in depth. You see an:nst
every where charming perspcctives, magnoli-
as iaurels OF every species, and water oaks
IN Inc shade OF which the c,ron and orange
grow naturally, forming an evergreen curtain
[" Lake George isa little sea, of nearly GO
miles IN circumference; ut the extremity Of
winch Is found bank of shells, on which Won
nave only about five feet water but at two or
three miles above this the branches of the ST..
Johns reunite, and broad and deep ctanna
conducts you TO Lake which bears different
names-that ofJackson is most appropriate; it
beng greater than Georges.
Having only been an observer of the conn
he / chn
in rrevocable opinion. 1t is Necessary, sir, 10
examine for a long time and with care Il co,in-
Try SO extensive as the Floridas, to be enabled
10 Know II we'll Nevertheless, am well con-
vinced that the culture that is suitable for the
sou ana climate, If applied to it, East Florida
VIII one day become one of the most prodnc7
'Ne states of the American confederacy.
1t is certain that coffee prospefs south of
the 2in deSree--five planters on Cape Florida
make perfect crops of if.
" The Orange and the Citron grow soonta
neousiy-iincr than in the climates of South
America. The Olive, although exotic, grows
s,u.perbiy, and finer than in France. The In
uISo springs up under the pines-the lImlber-
ry' Tor the silk worm, is found every where
along tue banks ofthc ST. Johns. The cul-
lure OF the Garance, or Ruba Tinctorim,
might equal Adrianople Red, so much sought
alter The quality of the Cotton equals that
Vuinquinna or Peruvian Bark, BIZ forgotten.
which there grows spontaneollsly.-Nl,ch Of
the land IS proper for tue culture of the Su-
gar Cane, &c. &c.
In applying TO this country the culture
which suits it, it will yield, | am certain. very
rich productions. In a short time viii en-
deayor, SIT, to satisfy your laudable curiosity.
IN the mean time, accept the assurance of my
regard"
august 8.--By james r. Hanson, esq. bear
er OF dispatches from his excellency Gov
1achSGm, to ~ G. y. Worihington esq. Pro-
vlnclai Secretary ofEast- Florida who arrived
here on the 18th inst. from Pensacola. via of
Burnt Corn, Creek Agency, Fort Hawkins,
dublin, NC. Ia distance Of about $50 miIes) in
the short space of Is days, we learn-That
the above place was taken possession ofby Gov.
jackson on the 18th ut.-That an Inferior
Court, Mayors Court and Board ofHealth
had been established Shannon IS the pre-
siding Judge ofthe Inferior Court--and that
~, ~ Bynckeuldge, esq. was appointed AL
caide OF the place. The City Council consists
of three American and three Spanish citizens.
Judge Fromentin Of the United States.
Court, arrived at Pensacola few days pre-
yious to Mr.. HIS departure
We arc informed that an Inferior Court will
shortly be established in this Province: and
mat o., james Il. Hanltan, esq. is appointed
Sheriff.
w. g. ID. Worthington, esq. Provincial Sc
cretary OF East-Florida. arrived in this City
Yesterday IN the soop Protector, from Char-
John Rodndn, esq. Collector for this district
MIR Robert s. Hadden, inspector for this
Pori-and Mr, .fatthe,o Jenkins Inspector for
81 JONAS, arrived here on the I4th inst. in the
brig Harmony, from New York.
ny the sloop Rapid, Capt. Perry, 10 days
rom HAVANA, we learn, that the IT, States