Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-10-24

Just after the detachment moved off, ana
caused suspension of its march, and il was
expected that the detachment would take up
its winter quarters at Belle Fontane, where ar
engagements were making for its accoa,mo-
dation. no.
Maryland Elections, Sc.-The following
persons were chosen, at the late election, De-
legates to the Legislature from Calvert coun
~, viz: Messrs. Skinner, Dairymple, Chesity,
JYeems.
We understand that all the Delegates from
Anne Arundel county are favorable to the
Grand Union Canal. no.
Thomas Swami, Jonathan Swift, Humphrey
Peake, Phneas Janney, Robt. I. Taylor, and
Chas. 1. Catlett, Esqrs. have been appointed
Delegates by the Common Council of Alex
andria, to attend the meeting, which is to he
held in the City of Washington, on the 9th
of Nov. next Of other delegates from many of
the neighborng counties of Virginia and Ma
ryand for the purpose Of dsvsing means of
carrying into effect the contemplated canal,
for connecting the western waters with the
Potomac. no.
October 22.-The Board of Commissioners
for deciding on claims arising under the Tr-a-
ty of Client for captured property carried a.
way after the conclusion of peace, met ut its
apartments ON Monday; present both the
Commissioners and Arbitrators, the Secreta-
ry, Sc The Board adjourned to meet again
this day. rib.
BALTIMORE, Oct. eO.-The present week
promises to be a lively and busting one i'm
this city. In addition TO the merchants and
men OF business from the interior, who at this
time visit the city for the purpose of renewing
their assurtments of goods from our well
stocked inarket-we lock for the presence of
many who will be drawn hither by the attrac-
tons which present themselves. On to-mor-
row (1'uesday) there will he grand parade of
all the military of the city, which, as the vo-
lunteers of Baltimore are not second i'm an
praraoce ADD discipline To those of her sister
cities, is a display always worth IA visit to be-
hold. On this occasion the troops will march
to MILESTONE Point, on the south side of the
harbour, where they will be reviewed by the
Governor Of the State.
Preceding the general review, an interesting
ceremony will take place at Monument Square
The Marion Corps, in presence OF their bro
ther soldiers of the First Rifle Battalion, will
he presented with Il superb standard the pa
tIiotic gift of Mr.. b. l. COHEN this city, The
standard, which we are informed is executed
in the best style, will be presented through
the hands of his Exceency Governor STe-
VEINS, who has politely consented to take part
nihe ceremonies ofthe occasion.
On the evening at Tuesday tho Governor
and suite will visit the Theatre by invitation
of the managers, who are preparing appropri-
ate decorations for the boxes Intended for their
reception. We understand there will be a
seneralaiirnlauce of The military, in full uni
form, and these, with the beauty and fashion
OF the city, will alIurd "A brilliant and des hit
full spectacle.
o. Wednesday The Races will commence
over the Canton course, under the direction
of The MAJ yland Association for the mpro, e.
meat of the breed OF horses. The course las
been prepared with much ahour and expense,
and the assOriation have adopted and will RI
gidiy enforce the best regulations to prevent
improper practices or coDducf on the ground
The contest for the first day will be for
purse of ftoo hundred and Gtty dollars. In our
next we shall give the names of the horses
who will run on be first day.
On Thursday the second day, purse of
ire hundred dollars will he rvn for--and on
Friday the purse will be one thousand dollars
From the reputation ofihe horses which have
already arrived 10 contend for the purses, the
best sport may be confidently expected.
.4merican.
October el.-Ii is AN i'll wind that bIuws no.
body any good, and though some fine horse
may lose his character and his owner lose his
money, the Term must gain by The vast con-
course assembling 10 see The Revew-the
Thratre-be Gallery of Fine Arts the Ra-
ces--the Cattle Show, &c. Already great
number of strangers have arrived on the
ground. some in splendid equipages. and all
OF them obliged tn eat and drink, and of course
To leave behind some of their loose cash. Sup
pose the influx OF people To br five thousand /,
and each to expend ten dollars, there will be
fifty thousand dollars put in circulation 10 he
divided amongst farmers for hay, oats, butter,
eggs. poultry, Sc. hatters, saddiers, grocery
men. tayiors, milliners. booksellers, and all
classes of trades and occupations.
III is ascerHnrd that the celebrated Betsey
Richards and Washington will certainly he up
this morning in the Norfolk steam boat. and
several other horses are understood TO he or
their way from the late Frederick races, be-
sides the eight which have already shewIr
themselves on the iurfimpatent for the con-
Test. ID.
The late British Order an Counca.-The
Nuifolk Herald of Monday gives us The fol-
lowing information and suggestions on the sub
.tct OF The British Order in Council which has
lately been promulgated
cit is upderstood from good authority that
IKE British Order III Council, respecting tn,
British Cn0ual Trade, has been some time
since, officially communicated to our Execu-
tive. Ii is further understood that no Procla-
nation will be issued upon this subject whe-
Their the Executive ihInks il advisable to leave
matters as they stand, until Congress meets
or that he has any doubts AS to his authority
TO issue a Procla''ation prohibiting British
ships, is not understood. II is believed by some
that by the Act Of March last, there is no
power given to the President to interdict Bri-
fish ships, except in case our ships are interdct-
ed By an Act of Parliament, or an Order i'm
Council
By the second and third sections, ofthe Act