Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-03-26

cause Others, adventures, hoping to make
their fortunes either by sea or by land.
GIBRALrAR, Dec. 24.-The Ionan Islands
are placed under martial law, and all disarm-
ca. Sir f. Adam strung up FIVE Albanians,
found with arms in their hands, and the con-
sequence was that bundles of iirelocks to an
immense number were eagerly brought in.
They have been buried in contemplation of a
rising.
The head quarters of the Sarasker Czapan
Ogio, are at Silistria. 1t seems, therefore, the
Turks do not intend seriously 10 defend Mol
davia and Wallachia, which would indeed
cost them very dear, if there should be any
war, as the Russians have assembled their
main force near Temaron, at the mouth of
the Prutil. The Turkish troops in Moldavia
are only an advanced corps, which will leave
the country as soon as the first gun is fired,
but VIII by that time completely exhaust, and
at last lay it waste. 1t is believed that the
turks, II they should retreat, will set fire to
Jassy, the houses of which are chiefly of
wood. The Russian troops between the
Pruth and Dniester were Obliged to send all
the wives of the officers and soldiers back
over the Dnlester. On the other hand, troops
rom the Interior of Russia daily arrive i'm
bessena'a As they cannot all pass through
Choiym, two bridges of pontoons were laid
down near Mogile,r, but the ice carried them
away; but AS the weather is still very mild.
and the drift ice has disappeared, the two
bridges have been restored. The Pruth it
sell Is strongly occupied by infantry. The
day before yesterday another detachment of
2oeo powder wagons passed through Chotym,
besides large supply of Congreye rockets
Inc Russlan general in chief, count Wittgen-
stem, had his headquarters at Tulezin, on the
lett bank OF the Dniester, but it is positively
stated that they will be transferred in few
days to Kischenow. In general every thing
seems TO Indicate that the commencement Of
hostiliies is not far distant
HUNGARY, Jan. IA counts received from
Inc Buckowlna inform us GO that in the Rus
sian frontier towns the inhabitants were for
bhlden to give any'information abroad of the
marches of the troops. On the other hand.
they write from Pennsylvania, that the Turks
are really making all preparations to evacuate
ihoidavIa." These accounts excite great SEN
Sation here, and some persons expect that we
shaii hear within week, that the Russians
have passed the Pruth. Others doubt this
some again believe the Russians will occupy
| Moldavia and Wallachia, in consequence of
convention with the Porte vet Turkish rein
iorcements arrived ut Jassy on the eth.
Gibraltar papers to the 18th inst. have been
received. They contain nothing of impor-
| lance III Is stated in one of them that free
| intercourse is now rc-est&blished between the
provinces of Murcia and Grenada ON the one
hand, and that of Malaga and the cities or
towns of Barcelona, Tertoisa, Asco. and Las
Aquiias, on the other.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON, Jan. 24.-There is great abun-
dance OF money at present, and not much
employment for it in trade. Several articles
Of East Indian produce, which had been ex .
tremtiy low, have become an object of specu-
iatlon, and have consequently undergone a
considerable advance in value.
In West India produce some business was
done Yesterday, particularly in coffee, which
Is 4s dearer. Sugar also fully maintains its
last advance No decline has taken place as
yet In Rum, though it was expected in con-
sequence of the fall in British spirits
All the Corn Exchange yesterday, there
was short supply of all kinds of grain Bar
ley is dearer. Fine wheat likewise shade
higher, but Oats do not improve in value.
! improvement in Irade-Several of the prin-
clpal manufacturers in this town la st week
advanced the price of weaving Sd and Cd per
cut or piece; and we feel pleasure in stating
thai the trade is at present in AN improving
conuiion, and that all hands are in full en-
ploy. blackburn Mail
In those revolutions by which " Kingdoms
rise and fall, flourish and decay" it is often
curious to observe what different aspects Ma
TONS and Governments assume at different
| periods: how some of the most polished ma
tons, by the vices Of their rulers, retrograde
In all that can render them great and glorious
and how others, apparently sunk in the low
est degree of abasement and degradation, ad
vance with rapid strides to political freedom.
Europe presents singular instance of this
at the present moment.
1 France, which twenty years ago seemed
destined to regenerate the world, is now en-
gagged in heartless struggle between grow
Ing despoilsm and public feeling, rendered al
most torpid Every year is marked by some
| retrocesslOn towards the ancient regime, and
the abuses by which it was overturned. The
prospect of France possessing an Elective
Legislative Assembly and Independent Court
OF Judicature, and Press with some degree
OF freedom, which the French Charter gun
ranteed, is now very distant. The Legisla.
ture IS little more than a nulIity, merely
adopting laws presented by the King, or the
Minister; the Press, already chained and fell
tered, seems doomed to total annibilation
and the Trial by Jury, one of the greatest
barriers against tyranny that political wisdom
can raise, is to be superseded by an arbitrary
Court, appointed and paid by the King.
While France is thus exhibiting such a
melancholy picture of political abasement
: Portugal, which so recently was thorough
despotism, completely at the will of the King
and under the rod Of the Priesthood, is max
ing steady progress towards political free.
dom. We yesterday stated the important fact
that the COrtes had decided unanimously tc
have trial by Jury in all criminal cases and
Ivy large majority, they also determined tina
civil cases should possess the benefit Of sucl
an Institution. What contrast do the Cor
ties Of LisbOn and the Chamber Of Depntie.