Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-10-25

NiulHs, no arucle OF any account has been missed,
Circumstances which they consider extremely
ctsl;.aLle 70 the city.
NAVAL. EQUIPMENT.
y letter from a scientific Gentleman in .N0rfol.
u his correspondent in Philadelphia. after giving a
glowing account OF the parting scene between the
I.insr!ous LAFA9 ETrE, and those who accom-
panied linn 10 lie BrandyiCille, has the following
remarks on ;iat excellent irigate:
g This ship is fitted ont in n style of elegance
and efficiency, never surpassed by any that has left
our ports As had seen her launched on the
itth of jane, H. less finished state than ships
usually are removed lrOu, their ways, | confess
surprised to her rendered so perfectly COM
ple.e In short period. She equipped un-
der the immediate direction of the distinguished
at experienced Commanders, who now constitute
thc Board ot iavy Commissioners. In the course
Ui two and half months she was launched nastcd,
rugged. her armament aAd stores placed board,
her crew shipped, and her whole internal organza-
tom completed. ann warranted in Sd. ing hat 50
Inuch expedition is Unparalleled ia the history Of
any navy.
This circumstance shows the great Importance
OF having professional men to attend to the details
oil the service. Oar birding cards are nov so am
ply supplied with al The materials for building and
eipipging ship, that whenever the cXieenc,cs Of
tie country SHALL require those which now or
the stocks they be tittel out with the utmost
pronp,iiude. Should lhcy not be required, centuries
may pass away, without their suffering the sli shes
deterioration, protected as they are by suitable
houses.
for this plan of protecting ships the country is
indebted 20 Commodore BAIEBRiDGE. A ship
hose was blilt under his direction, in the year
1871, st tue Boston navy yard. This improve
Ia naval architecureis considered of SD much
importance, that SirJA1IEs SEPPGNGs has adopted
:. IN the Doc., Yards o! England
Il n5ve! sigit.-A vessel arrived at this port
with einsr,,ts, from Norway. The vessel is very
small, aIeasiius as understand only about $50
Norwegian lasts, or 10 American ions, and brought
10 passengers, mie and female, all bound to
Ontario county, where agent, who came over
some time since, purchased tract OF land. The
appearance OF such party OF strangers coming from
50 distant country, and IN vessel Of a size apps-
realty III cicui ed Ter voyage across the Atlantic,
could not bat excite unusual degree of interest.
Ihey have had voyage oi fourteen weeks; and
in good health ami spirits.
IN enterprise like this argues good deal of
boIduess In the master u the vessel as well as an
adventurous spirit in the passengers, most OF whom
belong the families from tie vicinity Of li;te
town IT the south western extremity OF Norway.
neer Cape SiaIenger. Those who came from the
farms are dressed IN cloths OF domestic manu-
facturc oil i.shiou different from tie American:
but those who inhabited the town wear caiicoes,
giuShtIns and gay shawls, imported. presume
from England. The vessel is bHt the model
common To fishing boats that coast, with sin
gle mast and lopsal; sloop-rggcd. She passed
through the English Channel, and as far south as
MADEIRA, where she stopped three or four DAYS,
AID stcercd directly for New York, where she ar
rived, ,yi,h the addition Of one passenger born on
the way.
Il Is the captains intention 10 remain in this
country 10 sell lie vessel and prepare him eli to
navigate our water; by entering the American
Merchant service. ". y. u. .H2D.
=, 10 f.,..,, L
the review Of The troops in Washington, on S,iur-
Aty last the first Legion under Inc command of Col
ThGnpson marched TO the residence OF the Secreta-
tary of War, and gave him lie standing salute The
Secretary was accompanied by Mai. Gen. Brown,
Gen. Macomb, ald the commanding Cen Smith
and Suite Afcc which, the officers were iniroduc-
ed 10 tie Secretary, AMI parlook of refreshments
which ere prepared for them, and which were ex-
tended also 10 thc whole line; after which, the LIE
gion gave TO the Secretary the passing salute.
Nut Int
BosroN, Oct 1--we understand that the
President will visit Salem this day; that Tomorrow
heevill proceed tothe residence OF his venerable
relation, Nlr Boylsion at Princeton, and pass the
Sabbath there; on Monday he viii visit Governor
Lincoln 90 Worcester; and thence continue his
journcy 90 One Seat OF Government
We understand ,he President viii dine this day
with ;he Salon E3s-Ind.s Marine society.
President Adams visited The New England Mu-
rcuia o. Iuet'y evening when lhat establishment
was crowded TO- excess. P0paddVm.
The President of the United States arrived in
town ve.ieidfy I er.ool, ard took up his lDIgings
a, BIn<or's in BroaIway. Tie Common Council
viii AS we ave authorised 10 state, convene on
thc acquisition OF Ge Mayor ibis day, At % o.
clock, 20 war upon The President. and 10 accom-
pany him to- tLc Govcmor's room On the city
Hill. where Ice will receive Tie tis- OF bis fellow
citizens from ~ 20 O'Clock The President pur-