Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-07-01

then of the other party. Many ofthc citizens fed;
Out thousands knew not where TO go, and were
unable TO remove their families These remained
armed and barricaded in their HOUSES never yentur-
ing out but with the greatest caution. The streets
were still and desolae, as though the city ha, been
ravaged by the plague or famine. Rohberies and
assassinations were frequently committed by the
iawless bands who visited it. Tins dreadful state
oil things continued until December, when the pa
triot army took quiet possession They were low
fully hailed by the inhabitants, who, now freed
rom restraint, vented their joy and declared their
attachment 10 tie patriot with fervor and en-
thusiasm.
The impression of this scene was singular and
affecting. Want and even famine was depicted i'm
the faces oil many: and those who had been so for
tunate as TO possess the necessary supplies in their
houses, had suffered SO much from confinement at
nome and a constant state of apprehension that
their looks were cadaverous and their frames erna-
ciated. The meeting OF friends who had long been
separated, the joyful distressing news they often
had TO communicate, the EXPLANATIONS of some and
the swoonins of others, through debility or excite
ment, the enthusiastic shouts which rung through
the city, and from time TO time abs orbed tie whole
attention, all concured to affect the mind in an ex
traordinmy degree.
In this state OF enthusiastic feeling they rushed
through the gates, in pursuit of their enemies; and
goverredmose by ardoT than discretion, many OF
Since then the city has not been visited by the en-
envy, and the inhabitants have enloyed liberty
restrained only by a wise and regular government.
DomeStic.--The Anniversary ofthe Declaration
OF independence 10y the citizens OF Mecklenburg in
the State OF North Carolina, made in the year l775
was celebrated on the 10th inst, with great enthu-
siasm. On this occasion a band of Revolutionary
veterans, sirty or Secenty in number, made part
OF the procession, wearing badges with the figures
40 stamped upon them. A public Grafton was de-
ilvered IN the Church, preceded by prayer and ac-
comPanled by the reading OF the Mecklenburg De
claration. a dinner concluded the day; at " hch
many patriotic sentiments were expressed.
The Postmaster, at Louisville, KY has been au-
t.orised by the POSTMASTER General to contract for
the conveyance ofthe mail three times week from
Louisville 10 New Orleans, in steam boats 1t is
said, also, that II Is the determination of the Post
master General 10 have the Eastern Mali yed
to Louisville daily, commencing in the month Of
October
tits understood petition will be presented at
the next Congress from the surviving officers OF
the Revolutionary Army, residing in Massachusetts,
who were excluded from the benefit OF the pension
ACT praying for an allowance of half paw, the re-
mander OF their lives. y circular has been sent 10
the officers OF the different lines i'll other states re-
commencing them TO adopt similar measures on the
18th Of July next.
Washington Monument. design for the
phia offered by Mr.. Strickland, and unanimous
ly approved by tire Committee
We cannot convey a better idea OF it, without
using technical language, than by describing il as
square pillar, which rests pedestal OF the same
form, and that again terrace the ascent to
which is by flight OF stone steps. Each side of
the pillar IL ornamented with pilasters and in the
pannels between them are inserted fasces and other
ornaments. Near the top is an ornamental entab-
Iaure OF gaIlands. Other ornaments are placed
on various parts Of The monument, bur il is not ne
cessary 10 partcularlse them, as it is not unlikely
some changes will be made. Appropriate inscrip-
tons will be placed in ornamental compartments
over the pedestal, and there viii be an entrance in
10 the monument from the terrace by a door ON each
side The whole may be surmounted by an urn or
statue, deemed convenient, and future genera
tons will have the privilege if they choose to avail
themselves of it, of placing statue each corner
OF tile terrace. The monument will be constructed
OF marble, and will be hundred an1 thirty feet
high. As the ground is twenty feet higher than
that on which Christ Church Seeple stands it will
be visible from nearly as great distance, and it
will stand detached from other buildings, il will ap-
pear very lofty 10 persons viewing it from any of
the neighbourng streets. Theexpense of erecting
the Monument will be $1,000 dollars To meet
this, the committee have / 900 dollars in bank,
besides subscriptions on papers not yet returned,
and promises. The Corner Stone is to be laid in
July--and it is said Gen. La Fayette has promised
10 assist in la ing it.
The Raleigh Register says that extensive efforts
are making in n Z. to put down the disgraceful
practice OF Candidates tor the Legislature and Con-
gress, treating at muster grounds and other places.
Meetings OF the people, have been held, and grand
juries have acted, on The sulject..-Two distinct
shocks of an earthquake were felt at Augusta
Maine On the 6thinst l-2 past 10 z. NJ. accompa-
MED by considerable noise and another at - past
II. The buildings were considerably Jared. They
were felt at other towns in Maine
AT tie late Session OF the Mass Legislature they
adopted resolution disappearing the resolution of
the Georgia Legislature, relative TO the constitu-
iional right 10 carry persons of color into any
State, contrary TO the laws OF that State.--The
Woodstock Herald Shenandoah, states, that during
late thunder storm, Mr.. Craig, Overseer for Col
Morris, at Stras6urgs was killed by Lightning, and
at the same line and spot, thee negro boys and a
horse. They had taken shelter under a tree. Two
other blacks were approaching the fatal shelter,
but, fortunately, did not reach it, One Of hem was
knock cd down insenslble, and the other stunned--
On tie llth the barn Of Mr.. j Gilbert in Sampeter
township, Pa. struck by lightning, and with It's
contents consumed by fre.-During the same
storm Ga out Of flock of GO sheep and or head
OF horned cattle, in Salisbury township were struck
and killed by lightning. Northern papers relate
the particulars OF unusual number of cases Of the
loss OF life property by lghtning--A youth about
ten years Of age, son OF MIR. Adam Bird, Of Bath
county, Va shot 18th ult by an elder brother
sged about 3, while lmrrudenily handling gun,
which he supposed not 10 be ioaded.--The new
Presbyterian Church, in Stanton, has been OBJ
tanned for the OF the Convention, TO assemble
in that place on the 25lh of July next. 1t is cal
cuIated to hold about 500 persons on The ground
floor.-Mr Webster Grafton, will be published in
the course Of the present week, by Cummings
Hillimd and Co. Of Boston, who pay for il, TO the
Irecfors OF the BnnkerIl I'LL Monument A ssociaiina