Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-10-04

venture has also been made 10 Com. p. on the part
OF the Government Of Colombia; which, we think
quite probable. The salary proposed is S25,000
per annum; compensation equal to that Of the Pre-
sident OF the United States. But, this the least
consideration; all who know Com. p, agree that he
mas no nercensry trait in his character if he quits
our service we may blame the arbitrary conduct Of
the Navy department for driving him TO that extre-
miy. His example of expatriation we are fear
fol may prove contagious to a number of junior
naval officers, who may, probably, have already
inaue up their minds to follow his example. So
mat 1t would not be his loss alone, we should have
10 lament, but host Of promising young officers,
who have so much confidence in the Commodore's
skiii and intrepdity a leader that they would at
once embark their fortunes with him, the most
rapid road to promotion. The islands of Cuba and
zorro zion are yet TO be emancipated, and there
can De Dur little doubt that the arms of the patriots
are shortly destined to accomplish it, This project
opens hne held for the display of naval prowess
10 Inc career oil those who pant after military dis
| tinction.
In admitting this right of political separation,
we shall regret exceedingly TO part with the brave
Souiinsdore, to see him unite himself with another
ha'ioh' IN peace friends, IT is true; but in war,
mics, where his sword as Commander In Chief of
the Mexican navy, might be drawn against us: for
IL IS possible that the defender of the Essex whose
Valour nailed his coors to the mast till humanity
pulled them down. might, in the trade, OF war,
haVeto turn lbs arms against his native country in
such case parIzan has choice, but to obey
or resign. But, as we understand the matter, the
duties OF the Commodore intended to be purely
oil an executive Character and that il i'll not lie
expected ne VIII lead, In person, expeditions un-
der;aken against the enemies of Mexico, as was
the case with Lord Cochrane, in the service of
Brazil, who fought by the job, and stormed bat
terry, or Knocked town about the of its in
habitants for stipulated price, TO be paid in hand
by the Emperor or Don Pedro. No such thing
Ii Com Z. does accept an offer of foreign service,
1t will not, we presume, be any such terms: his
duties would probably correspond with those of
Sec. OF the Navy, President of the B. of N. Com
mssioners and,a we have not The ren,otest pros
pec' OF any differences with our neighbour aud
sister republic OF Mexico, we do not any rea-
sonaDle objection why the Commodore should not
like other men, better his pecuniary or political
condition, when he has fair opportunity to do So
We are at rcAce with all the world, without an en-
envy ON the ocean or on the land; and, can, there
lore, spare his services with less national inconve
| nience now, than at any former period. Go wheo,
or where he WILL he carries the prayers, and best
wishes oil vast ma ory OF his fellow-citizens with
him, Tor his future prosperity, renown and happi-
ness.
The Mexican navy s already quite respectable,
and will shortly be OH equal footing, in point oil
physical iorce, with that OF Colombia, with which
IL Is on the strictest amty and friendship. 3,0c0,-
ooo OF dollars have been recently appropriated for its
increase, which-now consists of about half dozen
i1gates, and number of light vessels and gun boats.
IL VIII readily occur TO readers, that under the
auspices OF an experienced commander OF Port er 5
energy, and intrer idity, that the Mexican navy
would soon be put upon footing, vastly superior
to It's present condition, and be able to bid proud
defiance TO the flag of Ferdinand, which must short
ly cease to float the Gulf of Mexico, or TO wave
over Cuba. Jpash. G. Gag.