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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-01-31

The friends of Mr.. Clay exult exceedingly
because he has been nominated to the Fresi.
tency by the Ohio Legislative Caucus. For
our parts, however, we do not think tho vote
BY any means conclusive. II appears, from
the official account of the Proceedings OF the
Caucus, that, previous TO the vote being taken
BY which Mr. Clay was nominated, the follow
ingaes0lution was rejected by majority of
only four,
"Reselred, That II is inexpcdient al This
time to go~into noHinaiion of any person
for the Presidency Of the United States
One reason why we do Get think that the
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-07-23

= sndieg four houts TO the westward, TO our
g,es, 10y, we 60, sight Of them with the glass
ON the masthead, upon . small piece of
ice, and o, . IL, A. NJ. seot boat sod took
,ll Of them on board alive I; and, considering
ihe severities they had endured from cold,
wet, end hunger, IN better health than possi-
i.y could have beeO- expected. The same
"a dships must have killed any one not sc-
eus,oIned to thsse regions. II was indeed
4 i.Iivefance OF the most extraordinary de-
scip,ion. Tho account they gave oil their
SERIOUS adventures, ere to The following ei-
feet:
Shortly afer the departure OF the boat
which had attempted their rescue, . portion
of tho foe upon which thty stood broke Oh
by the action Of tho swell, and before they
could step across TO The main sheet, the water
Tntervened and prevented their reueot. Ihey
soon dihed from beneath tks shelter ofths
foe into q heavy sea. Almoat every other
wase now washed over the piece OF ice, so
ina, to secure themselves they were obliged
10 lay down Fat on their bellies, and cling 10
tho edge of the ice with their b,ods. In This
Ns,e oi dreadful suffering and danger they
rem AIMED ua,h sbou, midnight, when tho
mes, oi ice TO which they clung was dashed
by the wave. against another lump, snd broke
into three pieces They was unfortunately
on The isrges, part (Which, however, was only
o few yards in dissne,er,( snd on this they
spen, dismal and hopeless night, feqosnaiy
washed over by the sea, end in perpetual ex.
pcctation that the neat heavy wavo would
force the IN from their imperfec, hold, sod
bury the M in the deep. As soon as the sea
Seesn TO fsit, they contrived TO stand oprigh',
snd TO move about, 50 ss to gain Mtle
warmth. But this measure was likely TO fail,
when, on tho clearing away Of tho mist, they
wero overwhelmed in despair, on finding
there wss no ship in sigbt. The rrafssar,
they now appre ehe endsd, had foundered in the
gale, snd if so, ikek situation was indeed
without hope. The usuSi effect os severe
exposure, in occssioniDg d'oS'incss, then be.
gan 10 mako ns appearance amongst them,
and ono man expressed great desire TO sieep,
which, however, his companions very pfu-
den,ly p,evonted; Oihct wise, IL is probable,
no would have swoko no more. Soon ahet-
wards they were rejoiced by the sish' Of tho
ship, whose approach gave some stimulus to
ihoir spiiits, snd enabled them TO make that
exe,,ion which was necessary for preserving
life, until they could be taken on their per.
Tous si,un.ice.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-07-23

Aafura, HstSry.--Un the so.b Of May
last Lake Eis was observed 10 take o aud.
den rice. il wss principally noticed s the
mouths of Otter end Kettle creeks, which
are twenty miles epar. Al Oner creek il
came n with . swell OF nine feet pei pc ndicu-
lar height, drove a schooner bom her moor.
ings to the higb ground, sod inundated all Of
the adjacent Asts. This was followed by Two
Others Of equal height. AZ Kettle creek wv.
erai men were drawing a fish net in the
Like, sod hearing the roaring Of the waters,
th,y let go their net, and ran Tor their lives.
The swell overlook them before they could
reach The high bar k, bot being expert swim
mers, they escaped unhust. Afer the three
sweit- had spent their force, the lake gradual
ly subsided, and in about twenty minutes wac
at lie usual height and tranquility. The
cause Of The phenomenon sisggers eoojsc.
tWe.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-07-23
NRu.YoRk, July ie.
FROM CURRACOA.

By the arrival of the Rebeeea * Sallfs
Csptsin Augur, in Is days from Currseos,
we hsve received a regular file Of the Cu'rs,
Goa Coursnt to tho 2ist OF June, inclusive.
The paper Of the latest date IL principally
filed with the official and unofficial accounts
Of both Patriots and RoysIists, Of the late op-
ers,ions Of The for mer sgaiost Msrsesybo, and
the occupation Of the Lake by toeW nsvst
iorce-1he cfIicis, seeoun, Of Gen Psez wss
published by US las, evening, from the Bal'i-
more Federal Gsze,te.
Carsecss papers to the 18th OF June, led
been received OF Curacao.
The Spanish { igs,s Constitution, of ~
guns, tear- -sdnirsi Leborde, corvette Ceres,
OF IS guns, Csp,sin DE Espino, AIMED brig
Espetanza, sod Two srmed schoonefs, arrived
al Cutrscos on the i9,h Vi juno.
Genersl Pstz had his head quarters ~ Ma
rsesyb, on the oh Of Jun-, aud bad ordered
q bst,slicn Of 500 infsntTy TO te-iniorce Colo.
mel Gooz les, Who wss N The vicinity ol CO.
70 with a division cf 500 men, with view, as
il 10 stated, to cut ofi the retfesI OF Gen. Me.
rales to Puerto Csoeilo, should he be ioieed
to retire from Mstse.yo'.
ha open boat s'si'ec 81 Car',eos On tie
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-07-23
FROM EUROPE.

From the New.York Evening Post OF July 10.
Too days laisr from bnytand An Sfi'a'
from Gteenoek, 10 50 days, has brought Us
London dates 10 the 4th and Paris to 'he iH
June also, sccoun,s from Madrid OF The ~ y
May.
The complexion Of the intelligence ty thi,
arrival is evidently favorable TO the cause OF
Spain. 1t turns out, that instead OF the Cor
tes hsving offered TO negoeiste with the 'nvs'
dets, il WAS the French who were snSiou'
thst this should be tho cs.e. Finding that,
In the whole limo Of march 10 Msdrid, they
were no, joined W any oi,he people, and iSs,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-07-23
pRtN NCH RM Y.
GxRoNA, May 2:

Gen. Donnadieu /, OF Manueze. The eLe.
my, 10 the number Of 1000 men, and SO hor.
ses, hrs' appeared disposed TO defend himself,
bu, soon ,ook to fight Gen. Aymoo purso.
ed him, kired sboet Is Of his nen, and to- b
several prisoners.
Bi,os quilted Moya on tho 2l,,,S 2 o'clock
10 tho morning, snd proceeded to San Cug".
The Sc vorsi divisions Of tho fourth corp,
hsvs received orders TO sdvsnco towards Bet.
celcns we shall continue, however, TO oceu-
py the mout important poiras.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-07-23
Goreign.
From the N. York Mercantile Advertiser Of wednes
Latest from Eurobe.

Latest from Europe.
BY the ship Commerce, We have received
Glasgow papers 10 tho 7ih June, contsioing
London dates TO the 4,h and Paris Of The 2de'
that moD,h.
BY the extracts which follow, II spPears
tkst the F,ench troops continued 10 meet wns
bu, ln,is oppo.i,ioo. No,hiog 10 said 'elsuve
to any negotiations except What will be foand
uotlor the Paris head, that the new Ministry
at Seville cntsrtain tho same opinions as A.
bisbsi, and that we shall soon have proof oft.
r. is remarked y, cu'ious, that Moneys
despatch Of the 2s,h, tsses no notice oi the
attack upon VIch, tvo days previous.
The french and Royalisis force which en-.
tered Madrid amounted 10 SC, 900 men. II is
said large force he's proceeded towards Sew
lie, where, ssy tho French papers, important
tvenls will rapidly develope themselves.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-07-23
YELEcRApHIc DESPATCH.

MADRID. Mhy 25-nornEns.
aThc Duks Of Reggie entered Madrid yes.
terdsy mornos, With hIs division OF the army.
The uoop. we're in the fines, order, and 70.
ccivcl with en,hu.iasm,
"Ths mos, pertee, orSsr rsigus in tbs
city,"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-07-23
YRoM THR PETERSBURG REPUBLICAN,.
MR SSRS JEFFERSON u MADISON

MRSSRS JEFFERSQN II lf1DfSON
These distinguished individuals we're in
vfed, by our Volunteers TO participate 10 the
celebration Of the 4,h bu, sn cumsisnces rem
dered il impossible Tor rhem TO Join 10 the
festivities Of tho day. Tho answers TO the
invitation seat ro them, having been shown TO
some of our eitix-ns, they have prevailed up
ON tho gcs,iemea 20 whom they were dii ect-
Cd, to have Them published f.; and IL aFords Us
no email satisfaction 10 lay them before our
Seaders 10 day.
MosTEcELLo, June IS, 1898
Gentlemen,
have Just nov received your favor Of tho
III inst. inviting me TO a psr,icipa,ion with
the Volunteers Of Peter rsbuts, In their cele.
b'sion Of tho approaching Anniversary Of
oor National Independence. l should with
stsat pleasure prove ny respect for The inv
ia,ion, snd my attachment to iSis annual re.
re no, alton Of good principles, is the rewsio.
ing powers Of life per mi,ted, bot the hand Of
time presses heavily on me, disab'cs me from
taking such o journey, and indeed dsausli-
fes me Tor sharing 10 The joys and festivities
of tho day. I mus, pray you, therefore, good
sirs, TO DO the chsnoel Of conveying 10 tho
VOLUNTEERS Of Pete sburg tho sssut ance of my
thankfu and high consider s,ion; ; Of soiic.
hing for mo the kind indulgence to habits Of
retirement which my weakened condition tcn.
deis Necessary; and 10 sccop', in writing the
expression Of my ~ mpal hes in senime n,s and
rejoicines, which cannot be present TO Offer
IN psrse,. Tho continued repetition Of these
CONNIE NOR rations, thro sses to come, and the
faithful preservation, pure and unchanged, oi
tho spirit Of that great day which gave them
birth, will 30 themes OF uocea,ing p'syes with
me.
With nv thanks for the kind expression. OF
your sentiment toward myself, be pleased to
sceept individually tho assurance Of my great
sstse n aud respect.
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
Capts. WILLIAM PANsILL,
JOHN McRAE,
JouN POLLARD,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-07-23

MoRTRxLLIER, Juno 20, 1928.
GEsTLENEs,
received, last evening, your letter Of
the i7,h, inviting my participation with the
volunteers Of Petersburg 10 celebrating the IA.
tionsl snniveesaty app oschlng.
Several causes uoite in putting IL out Of my
power 10 comply with the invitation: But
beg the Voiuniecrs to DO assured, 'hst l feel
NIL the value given 10 1t, BY the motives and
tho quarer iron, which il proceeds. The
conduct Of tho gallant band under that name
in the late wA', has ma, ked place In the re
coids OF patriotism and should glsdly join
IN q iibs,ioo 20 such On exs mpie on day with
winch svety thioe, inspired BY love Of country,
is cong ssnial. Al this dis,ance, I can only ex-
press the grateful respect I retain for then,
and offer the good wishes to which they ere
80 we'll eoti,ied.
JAMES MADISON.
Capts. Psnnili. McKee,
and Pollard.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-07-23
DESPATCH from VIyshai ifoueey.

hRENYs pE MAR, M,y %.
"As ! had the hoUor OF tepotins, | left
Geroos on the ASH for Todera. where I a..
rived on The 26'h. I have reeonnoitered the
fort OF Hos'sltieh, now bo,iesed by one French
and one spanish battalion. Il wss occupied
by two companies Of gtensdie'., Who were
ddveo TO the citadel w.th los, OF 6ve men and
some wounded
81 hsve receivsd q ,e',st from Gen Don.
n,disn, dated Msares,, 2+sh Msy. He slales
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-07-23
besGa,sh from Marshal Money.

GsRosA, Nay 25, 2, A. NJ.
! have received sdvlces on Genetsl Don.
nsdieu, az Mentaz,, snd irom Gen. Curisl al
Matsro, beth dated on the asa
The enemy was driven from Csstsl Tersol,
ton OF Bsrcelons. His force was composed
Of the regiment Of the Csnaries, End 200 mi.
li,is.
General Donnsdieu set out on tho night Of
the 25,, with 1000 men, divided into three
coIumns, With q view Of surrounding Nina,
whom hs supposed TO be bvouaekiny with an
equal i0rcc to The rjght Of the village Of Su.
fiu.
The divisions Of Milsns end L,obefes, 5000
strong, s,,acked, a, c O'Clock 10 the morning
Of ,he 2a,b, the detachment from the 5 h d.
vision, consisting of 1900 men, who occupied
Mstaro.
The enen,y's column had marched by the
route Of Barcelona. Another columa had
moved on tho town by the heights which com.
nsnded II on the right. The former alter
having driven back our main gua'd, advanced
ss far az the first houses OF the Faubousb. A
company of Volugcuis was sufficient 10 keep
il in check.
General de Vence debouched by tho road
Of Barcelona. attacked the enemy end com.
pletely routed him. On The right, an attack
was made with the same success, and the en-.
emy fed in all directions. We found on the
field 500 muskets, Sc. The enc my had / so
killed and wounded a standard, and 500 ptis.
ooss, with four officers, fell into our hands.
money.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-07-23
NApRip. May2e.

"Gsn. Vsllin came Up w,lh ne revolut,on.
a,y ropps who retired from Msdid 10 Tala.
nera de Ia Reyoa, sts o'clock yese day morn.
ing. They amounted to 5000 infantry and
500 cavalry. The enemy was vigo, ousy at
tackled, and took to i'ght, leaving many dead
and WOUNDED, besides 60 prisoners, among
whom are I.ieutensnt, Colonel and 10 Off.
Gers. Is baggage wagons, and a military
chest, cootoinins 20 900 francs, sl,o fell into
our hsods."--7tL Desaaoeh.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-13
THE ARMY.

We learn from Mr.. Pindar, Of Pensacola
that the commanding officer Of that station
has very recently received orders for the re-
moval of the tronps from he Barrancas aud
ST. Marks, 10 Norfolk, - Colonel Fenwick's
head quarters, to be removed 10 ST. Augustine
ST. Marks Is to be abandoned altogether and
the garrison Of Bnrrancas is Ia be Supplied from
The oh Infantry. The abar donmeni Of ST.
Marks was TO have been looked for after the
accomplishment Ofthe treaty recently affected
by Col. Gadsden, and the othtrcommissioners
With the Seminole Indians. But fpr he re-
rnoval Of the Artillery from West Florida
To Norfolk, We wholly AZ u loss. ''Tis said
but who can believe T. that their removrl
Is necessary for The establishment Of schon.
Of Artillery al Norfolk. Ift is So. we shonl,
ike to know, in the name Of all the wonder
why is Norfolk selected
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-13

I'd, and whieh. in his opinion. il may not be
neopss,eii with the public interest 20 cosn-
,uu,icaie.
Mr.. Hemphll presented the following
which W, ordered To lie one day for considc-
ram
REsoLvED, THAI The President of the u States
ht ''phr~'e 20 communicate To this Hnuse, coni-
Z" s"e l,r'S =" 'ii- correspondence uf the ia. Alm-
isirr az nc Un'ied STATES al tue Court of France.
with III" tf"n"h Gpvet uaien,, and such parts az IL,
cor espon'iruc- ~ sai'! Minister with the Secfear
~ STATE" relative 10 the CLAIMS OF cnzen> of the u
o'iies i'r spoiiaons upon law ful commerce. AZ
/" The opinion at the Presi,ies, .hay not he mconsisi
"nt with the public interest.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-13
tr1hrHp foR rmE NArIosAL iSTkLLIoEscrn.
Eighteenth Congress.
MONnAY. DEcrMRxn Iasa.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
u the List nj Committees, published a few
says ag", the name of" Mr.. Mitchell. Of Ma
rTiinu, Is erroneousiy printed" Mr. Mitchell.
VI Il,ana."
Mr. F"pte, of CONNECTICUT, and Mr.. Left
wich, have been appointed Committee Of
enrolled Bills on the part Of this House.
Bes'd"S the Members already announced,
ar. owen. from AIabama, and AIR Call Del
esate FROM Florida, appeared and took their
seats on Friday last
n message wasiecrived from the President
.! thc United States simila To that NOTICED in
''r Pr"cecdiuss al the Senate which when
rad, WAS referred la til. Committee of WAYS
and Means
Nj. M'kim'S resolution. calling on the De-
nartment of State for Information Respecting
li'e moneys i'aid 10 iuirnaries or hospitals fir
s'ck and Disabled snanen, submitted ON Fri
day last, was called M, and, after Il short ex
pinaiion tr"m MIX. was adopted.
ON motion Of Mr.. Little, it WAS
a'>"'f", th't III" Subject nj Revolutionary PEN
s'nr> "'der ,h" act OF March 49, 1918, and May /,
iG1O, he ret'ircd Ia Selec C"mmt!-e
On motion of Wr ierrick, il was
R,Sof'pd, That the Com nnitiee on Revolutionary
tensions he iu,trr,.d 10 consider the cxpedency of
i.e'ns "n itr rens,uns list John l.. Poie,eczxy, AN
"'hTer M tr ffench rnnps allied with the American
ARMY Ia tie w,sr uf the Revolution
On m"ina uf Mr.. Brcchrr, il WIS
. t'sofrsd IhW The Cummiiice an the Cun,he, land
Road 10" instructed IA inquire iniu ,he expedcncy OF
if' '.' eSie t''i"s 'he Cumh.raud Road by openinr
""d "''a'ng the same, from Wine ens 10 gainesville
~ toe sl',ie OF o. ia.
hir Owen offered the following:
Hrsoi'rd, That she Committee IN the Judiciary hr
'nSN" "a 10 inquire into The expodrncy or extend
~: Crr.'' Cunt Of the U. States, Ito the state OF
Ainhams.l
On nuiinn "f Mr.. Rankin, the resolve was
An"ndrh SO as Ia extend il la" those states
~ which nn Circuit Court has been establish
co. Thus amended, it WAS agreed To.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-13
WEDNESDAY,, Dee. 10, 1898.
IN SENATE

The following members were announced as
having been appointed on the several COM
mliicrs TO which tleir names are attached -
On Foreiru Re'ofioni.-Mesrs. Barbour King NJ n Y.
Macon Jackson anil Elliott &C. (the rest 10 neK)
a letter nas received from The Hon James
Bro"n,( rcce0fly appointed Minister to France, J
fe1gniug bis seat iu the Senate add, on mo
ton of Nr. Johnson, Of Louisiana. the Pres p
dent nftic Senate WAS requested to give notice
~ tbs resignation 10 The Executive Of the
State of Louisiana.
mr Barbour stated that suudry claims, for
advances during the late war, had existed 10
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-13

We've pleased 10 hear from the gentle
men of- ihr Mexican Mission, that the old
.'eran and accomplished soldier Gen. III.
ftnson, would set out in all this month, on his
return 10 his country and his friends. Duriu.
MS residence in Mexico. the Gen. has met with
he most marked and distinguished regard =
IL is understood that his business in that conn-
Try, was the adjustment 1T some claims against
the government, part his own, and some b, :
longing To company. of New Orleans Til.
claims we're received, with becoming respect.
hut that Congress, not feeling themselves au-
lh"risrd, declined acting on them, and re-
ierreh them for decision To the new. Con-
gress, which WAS to have assembled on the
first of this month.
Gen. Wilkinson, took with him to Mexico,
aportraii of WAsuINGroN which he preseu-
TED To the present governor, it was received
win marked consideration, and by a resolu-
ton OF Congress, it WAS tn have been suspend
ed in conspicuous part of the Representative
Han. Mobile .4dy
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-13
KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE.

House Il Representatives. 49,
The hous- resolved itself into a committee
of tn" whole, NJ ". Garrard in the chair, and
took up Nj. arshas resolutions r.lstiyetO
The occupying claimant laws and the decision
"t ibc supreme court thereon.
Nj Montgomery finished his remarks in
v!odicaion Of the decision Of the supreme
court. H. WAS followed by Messrs Worth
lngion, Marshall, Pope, Rowan, and MIR. Spea-
k'r R0brrtsnn, ~ proiracted discussion AS tn
the mode oi procedure, IN relation To the deci-
SOU made by the supreme court, exhibiting
much diversity OfOplni0n on the subject when
Mr. Daviess moved for the committee Of the
whole To rise. report the resOIulions To the
house, aud refer tie different propositions to
select committee, which was agreed to- and
committee Ofseyen members appointed CON
slsilng Of Messrs Marshall Rowan, Pope,
DAVIES. Wickliffr. Fletcher and Warrington.
T. cHAHCERY-ln holloway county court, 5 b Deeea.
Der, 1898:
Anderson p. Miller, Compile
George d. seay and Abraham Hateher. nm,
The deendini seay not having entered his appearance
ana given security according TO the Of Assembly and
me rules Of this court aud appearing the stsfacou
Of r e"u' hat he is not nhabitant Of this
wealth tie motion Of the complainant by his counsel
II IS ordered that defendant seay do appear here ON or
hei're the first fbur'tw in March answer bill
ani ' copy of this order be inserted for two months
~ some public newspaper pristed in Richmond Peters
huR "nd posted ~ The front door of the Courthouse Ofth
county. cOpy-Tesie r. w. POWELL, u. q. NC.
Hecenler ~. 64-W8wf
GrATE or TENNE5sEE-GiIes 0iFeait Court, Angus
> CrrH 1872
John Zoe, lessee ofJohp Nelson, plaintiff
bEJECT
Permeras Williams, defendant
II beng suggested the that defend mt Per.
Williams late of Manry county, Is deaf ana tlst
his dare ter Polly Coleman " The Of Virginia and
peg "aami sepen Dpirusr right of his wtfe. and he
children ~ Lucy Jnhnsun, daHghfer Of said permrpas
whose 1h'r ere unknown, amt Who appears The sa-
i,iar,ien OF TIE court I've IN the state Of Alabama,
nd Tor al 0f whom that minors Nathaniel VIII
rms NJ Maury cnun'y, Tennessee Is appointed guard.
pendene lite, his devisees: ~ therefore ordered
they appear ~ the this con IT. ON the 6rst
Monday February and enter then i've, ds,snt-
iU The cause will tien be revived in their names and
irr frai ne seaby 20 Of Assembly aud that COW
Bis orier c published four weeks suocessiyey IN he
chrond enquirer The Nashville Gazette and the flo
ace Gszriie ~ least ilree weeks previous tie Dett
cop -Teste, Al nAGEH, CLERK,
December "a. C,-g4w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-13
TUESDAY, DnckMnEn 0, 1928.


Mr. Brown. al ONO, offered the following
resolution. which was read andiaid uvcr for
consideration, VIZ:
htAoffSd, ihhi "a Committee on Roads aud C.,nnls
- appointed, WIKI leave report 10y bill or other
wise.
The engrnssPd resolution amending the Sist
rule "t the Senate, so az Ia place the power Of
apn"intinG the Standing Committees in the
hands Of the presiding officer, had lis tliiid
reading, and passed, as engrossed and, ON
moiion"i M. Bsrbrur,i was ordered that the
Shading Committees ofthr Senate be now
appointed
THE annunciation of the Standing Commit
fees "f the Senate will probably take place to-
morrow.
On m";ion of Mr. Lanman, the Senat. then
proceeded 10 the consideration ofEyecu,ivc
business and after the doors were opened
Mr. Johnson. Of kentucky, offered The fol
towing resolution which was read, and laid
over TOR consideration:
Resofred, THAI "a Select Committee, Of Eve mem
hers, he appointed, consider the pxpcdiencv Of
n'ol'Shing inprsonmen for debt with leave 10 re-
port 10y hiil or otherwise.
The Senate then adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-13

NAsBINGToN, December 10.-James Brown,
ut Louisiana, has been appointed by thf Pre-
sident Of the United States, with The advice
ADD consent ofthr Senate. ro b. Envoy Ex-
traordnary and Minister Penipoieniiary to
France, vice Mr.. Gallaiin resigned
The following appoinimenis, made by the
President during the recess, have heen con
fifmed by tie Senate of tie United States, VIZ.
Samuel l.. Soulhard, Of New Jersey, to
Toe Secretary Of the Navy.
Smith Thompson, of New York, 20 be q
Judge Of The Supreme Court.
John Mclean, of Oai0, to be P0simast
General Nat Int
December 1.-THE Message Of TIC Pres
deni seems to have created sensation where
ser il has been read, and Is universally regard.
I'd rs document of Urusnal Importance W
shall continue to collect the evidences uf pub
iiC opinion ou This subject, and spread Their
pon orr pages. Some idea may b. forma
" The light in which The Message is yiewrf
,.re, hv The numbfr Of copies Off which ha,
'e"o di,lrbui throughout the nation, wbiol,
may be tbss estimated;