Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-01-10

ftaneous. Tho Rev Mr.. Thrift was ako pre
sent, aud delivered "a very suitable discour :
rom The deck of the ship, with which IN. ex
f, -tcises cIosed The Colonists all were in gan,
spirits, and only now wait favorable wind 4.
start fur Liberia, their destined home.
Ihere are at present about 1870 settlers a,
M"ntseraao, occupying a station, winch, ac-
cordins to English and American tes,imon,
surpasses m advantages Cor Colonial estai,-
i'shmeni, any other situation on the Coast
a town Is building on IA regular plan. and com
i"rtable houses are constructed. The harbor
Is naturally AN excellent one I; the soil is rich,
and yields the most valuable productions of
tropical climates. The natl, es are gene raliy am
'cabte, and favorable negotiations have alrea.
dy been entered into for trade, With several of
the tribes. From every intelligence, we are
induced to believe that the undertaking will
MOI iaii, but may become perpetual light to
AFRICA. an eternal monument to our nations
praise! We send with it our best wishes and
prayers. [Intell,gencer.
ALEXANDRIA, ID. c. Jan. Among the
passengers, yesterday, in the steam boat Po-
iomac, from Norfolk, were Com. Barron !;
Hon. John Branch, IF the Senate of the u. S. :;
Col Burton. of the House Of Representa-
tives; Mr.. Edwards, do; Mr. Goyan, do.
capt. Finch, attached TO the West India feet :;
ana capt. Dallas, of the U. S. frigatr John
Adams. Herald.
THE POTOMAC RIVER
Has been SD entirely unobstructed in its ma
viSa'ion, during the preseat winter, as never to
present the least obstacle to the smallest Ca
noe. 1t would require an early and unusually
severe spell of cold weather (which present
appearances do not indicated TO close the ma
v'salion; and even should il happen, we be-
iie'e, must IN short time give way 10 the ge-
neral thaw which invariably attends the close
of our winters here.
We think we are perfectly safe in saving
that vessels which are bound for this port from
other places, have nothing to apprehend from
the navigation of this river
So little apprehension have the proprietors
of the steam boat Potomac respecting III.
chance of any impeachment. in the navigation,
that they contemplate running this commodi
GUS and splendid vessel the remainder of the
winter ; but If she should not continue, timely
notice, no doubt, will be given of her stop
page. TIb.
-4tentiom RepnblicdnS.-A gentleman from Albany,
states tina, meeting was held there on "Wednesday
last, Tor the purpose Of creating a popular excite
oeni favourable the choice oil Electors for Pres-
dent and Vioe President by the people. The meet
ing was called aud a,,ended by (mark whon,) Mr.
Parker, and Mr.. TOWNSEND. The son-in-law and
nephew of Judge Spencer, Mr.. Baldwin the defeat
cd federal candidate in that county, for the Assem-
bly,, Mr.. Spencer Stafford. the proprietor Of the
Statesman while it was located 1T ALBANY, Col Peter
Ganse,oort, Gov. Clinion's Aid and Judge A,lyo-
cate General, Mr. VIM. james the ciai, man OF the
meeting that nominated Mr.. Clinton in 1920. MIR
Gideon Hnwle,. Mr. Chpiou's former fn,o,ite Su-
perniendeBt Of Common Sch ,ois, Mr. Jacob Lam
sing, his brother-in-law, whose efforts 10 become
conspicuous, ente him credit on the score of
PERSEVERANCE. And last, though not least Mr. 10.
srph Alexander, of the most especiable federal
gentlemen 10 Albany county
All Of the ahove are vouched for as good and true
nlen Tor the Ohio nomination for President MIR
Clinton has really &c sadded While Sur, and 10
caperPg off 10 the tune of 4" CYintons Grand Canal
.harch" IN n very pretty style.
u Is surprising TO how indiscrert Mr. Clnlou,s
friends are. Nothing can he evident than this
thai they wish To satisfy people abroad that Nj
Clinton would get the electoral votes OF this stare
i he choice of Electors is given tho peop,r-ihty
tank IL they do this, that he would he moe Ink e.
" 10 secure other states. However sagncous their
views may he, they should let them he known
hui they ever have tried to identify him with every
pnrria, measure acilaied.
We r. glad however, TO old friends mount
I"g their grand petar" once more, we kno. where
we are now when the wind from the East passes
along 10 Albany, and meets gentle puff from The
West. (say Oho,) there is not intelligent Demo-
FRAT N the state that can't {" tell Fl ,wk from /.
H,nd-saw. " 4dro.