Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-07-31

twceread, were, qucsonsscycrally pu; thertapom.
and agreed TO by the Convention
=. GENERAL Ia FAYErTE.
The speech of this distinguished FRIrND of Free
dom, delivered in the French Chamber of Deputies.
IN the month June, is published at length in this
day paper; and will he found worthy of an attentive
pertsa IL brcahcs bold spirit of liberty and dis
plays knowledge of the principles of free corern-
mef, which we should rejoice more widely dis
semna,ed among the people Of Europe. We doubt
whether any other in France could have uttered
with IMMUNITY, sentiments so much nj war with the
doctrine of the @ Divine Right of Kings" and re-
ilecing with such just evcrily, upon the a,ministr
! ton of the French Monarchy. Notwithstanding the
freedom of his remarks, and the great sensation ey
produced among the deputies he avoids the ut,crnce
oil any thing personally offensive to the king But the
purity disin,ercstcdness, and patriotism of long and
useful life, zealously devoted the cause of freedom
have thrown around him "a mantle Of glory which.
whilst IT shields him from the vengeance of dcspotsm
inparts TO his words the force of wisdom and of pro-
phecy.
Let the enemies Of the French revolution, who re-
probate as well the end us the of its achieve
mcni, look TO THIS SPEECH, for Il rcfutaton of the
aspersions they have upon an event. pronounced
by MIR. Fox, of the most glorious in the whole
history OF mankind Let them contemplate the brief
sketch which is given of the o,lious Cumbersome, hui
initiating and INDUSTRIOUS tyrannies which were exer-
csed over the French nation under the ancient rco;
me-but which the revolution has happily destroy
cd-Let them enquire into the ameliorated condition
OF this great and generous peopc-and they must ac-
Knowledge that they have fought and bled entirely
in vain.
fllcf. 1;,,,, A.;
lIusrious republican, holds the advantages gained
by the revoution he proclnims aloud his fears to,
their Institutions, conducted are insufficient
Tor the salvation of the country &c that the restora
ton is the counter revoluton"-and that regene ra
ted France is again subjected to doctrines she had
branded, to powers she has SO often conquered. In
habits contracted among her enemies, to obligations
for which. on her account at least, she has no
| cause to blush"
he terms IN which he speaks ofthc American Ma
W are not less complimentary 10 the valor and skill of
our gallant tars than TO the energy and economy of
republican government We feel proud that our
principles and conduct continue 10 deserve the res
pect and admiration Of distinguished an Advocate
MODEST REQUEST.
Some OF the Bostonians have thrown ont a sugres
ton that the citizens of that should apply to the
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Statue OF Washington (Which is in the Columbus
exhibited for the qualification of public CURIOSITY he
fore 1t is forwarded TO Carolina We expected the
unrcasonabeness of the request would have boc, co
apparent 10 every one, (eXccpt the protectors 1I,t
no farther notice would have been taken of it. NJ least
IN the public prints But several editors have cxnress
ed concurrence IN IFS Propriey. For our part, VIC
consider the request extremely indicate Do the
Bostonians consider the risk which must be run in
removing the statue TO suitable place of exhibition
ana IN repack'ng and deposng it again IN the ship 7
fhp coll tod r. .
comes. feels a deep solictude for It's safety i'm the
single removal TO ITS place of destination How much
would that SoiIcitude be increased fine could but i'm
agIne II was 10 he exposed TO this treble risk
With all the care which was used in upnlckinu aud
putting up the statue OF Washington which ornaments
the capitol of Virginia, it sustained injuries which
amateurs IN me arts never faIl 10 observe We are
nlo med that II took twenty horses TO remove the ne
destai upon which 1t sandsthcsc facts are mentiou-
cd 10 snow the hazard 10 which the people of Boston
would expose TINS hne specimen Of genius and of art
The idea OF ITS exhibition in Boston could only have
originated IN moment of thoughtless curiosity and
must be abandoned upon moments reflection.
WESTERN FINANCES.
Lonisana-The Legislature of this state has adopt
ed three schemes purporing be for the relief of the
pcopic-lst f|oan ocetle state is 10 he laid of in
TO i've districts, each OF which is contain branch
THE towns selected for the location are Jackson ST
| LOUIS, ST Charles, Bonneville and Charitonl--,be
whole amount oil capital TO be loaned out Is 5000 600
the borrower to pay interest of per pt-oJ Tho
redemption ido TO the debtors the rich, nj
holding property, sold under execution for 10
years at the expiration of which time he may re-
ueem " by paying the purchase money with an inter
est OF iO per cent-3d. law, aboLisline iaurisou-
| ment for debt.
| he'hnc6y-Tbe paper ofthe nelo bank has already
deprecated DO per centit is still dcpreciatnq with
every new lssue-This is frightfu state of things
anu her politicians are at loss what course to take
some cry out Tor more papeT-oters are for creating
SINKING tu1d; which 10y means of the proceeds from
| Tie sale OF the public lands beyond the Tennessee by
means OF instruments maid 4
ana OF the discounts paid to the bank NAV gradually
can III ITS paper-as soon il comes in il is TO he
o'Hm But, however wise this course NAV be- the
legislature will find it difficult TO rerace thei, siens
Ihey nave gone so tar, that retrcating is almost as
| bad gong on.
Ien"essee-IIer paper is SO I'D pr Ct below U. S.
| BANK notes-Ihe Nashville banks have Just deter
mined declare no dividend for the last montbs-a
sore disappointment to the embarrassed stockholders
lnaia"a-Attbe late sale of the public lands tuaIe
at FIncennes few strangers, and still fewer pur-
ehasers, attended-ln five days, but 80 tracts had
been disposed oi-and these principally nj the 90
| vernment price, 81 % per acre The highest sum
given was 81, for The F. Frac Sec So +. 8
N. r. w containing l2l acres and embracing the
surely nothing can he ridiculous than the rrcrara
onS making IN England for the coronation. 1t is fact
that Court of Claims sitting in London attended Inv
crowds of ladies and gentlemen and at which presided
VIM ScottO and these grave and reverend Ssnorsn are
solemny deberating who shall have the honor of andino
The hing the first cup of drink after dinner who shall hold
the ever of water for him wash his hans-vytb such like
marvellous eeremonias This ridiculous pageant will cost
John Bu AT least ElOOCOO sterling Exclusive the cnor
nous expenditure Of lords, commons ladies and
we order these things better in America. We swear in our
cneimagstrate without sceprcs, and signs cham
| pions OF cups, ewers or towels.
t"srip Ma iergof is externsis SAYS Dr Bcattie) and
what IS but jest What those erte ais hense,e,
rather singular drama is going in the City Of New
very fashionable even on Sunday. Some Of the citizens