Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-06-17

ris, aged 50. On Sunday be was present at the
Institute, and on Tuesday went 10 the sale of Pic
lures lie retained the mental powers for which
he was so remarkable. On leaving the picture sale
he was seized with violent pain, and his sufferings
continued until the moment of his death.-NIuch
injury was done in France to the Vineyards by
frost, on the nights of the 10Th and goth April
II is reported that Gen. Morales in passing from
Havana to Cadiz, has been captured by the Colom-
bians, with large sum of specie and plate Mar
shals Soult, Jourdan, Mortier, Suche,, Sc. are
10 carry the crown, scep,re Sc. at the Co
ronahon OF Charles y. They officiated at the
Coronation of Napoleon as Emperor. Talley-
rand is yet assiduous at the levees of the King
Let what Will happen he is sure 10 be on the side
OF power, and in the confidence of it's possessor.
The number OF inmates prisoners or patients in
the prisons, hospitals, and alms-hou,es of Paris,
chiefly IRON without is estimated at 30,000-the
number oil INDECENT living on charity, from 90 to
oo,oou. What portion of these wretched beings,
would be made comfortable, by half the sum thrown
away in the foolish show and parade of the Kings
coronation?
The journal des Debats, Of the I7h, Observes
The new President of the United States, Mr..
Adams, when he says, in his inaugural speech that
the American government is the least expensive in
the world, has raised, perhaps, the most dangerous
question That could occupy the thoughts of the Eu-
ropean nations The immense sums which the Eu-
dividuals, may appear but necessary and useful
sacrifice, TO people, who, like the English, pos
sess or thnl they possess political liberty. Such
people talk ihus-our armies; our fleets; our pub
lie debt ;oW finances. All with them is notional;
burdens as well as benefits suferines and glory.
I'm the continent, dominant sect or party in the
ministry, or at Court furousy proscribes the term
and the idea of notion-we are but subjects. and
whoever wishes to be 4 citizen is felon, iaco-
BIN; the State means privileged hereditary class
such Is the doctrine which that dangerous sect daily
inculcates on kings and people
The Russian Census exhibits an increase of serfs
Tor the year 1922 of upwards of half million
Amongst the deaths are enumerated 2i3 persons
who reached the age Of lis to $50 years
MADRID, April l4.-The King returned 10 A
ranjuez yesterday, from Toledo Such is the ex-
ASPIRATION of feeling in the latter place towards
those suspected of liberal opinions that his Males
" ielt 1t necessary to leave behind him regiment
OF provincial militia to prevent serious disputes
The Government being determined to make the
best OF the actual state of ultra-marne posses
sions, summoned all the Generals who have held
posts of command. since 1910, 10 form Junta,
who are 10 inquire into the which have led TO
such an alienation of the public mind from the mo-
ther country.
During his Majesty's stay at Toledo, the Arch
bishop presented TO him considerable sum of mo-
ney to aid the necessities of the State Prince
Macmillan of Saxony, it is said has likewise re-
ceived considerable presents from the chapter oil
Toledo.
Judgment has been pronounced in the affair OF
the Elk Minister Cruz, who is declared innocent
OF what was laid to his charge, and it is left with
hin 10 prosecute those who have illuminated him.
tcmult took place few days ago during an
execution The executioner taking pleasure in
torturing the convict, the latter struggled and
knocked him of the scaffold. The multitude who
M cgnA
shouted Death TO me King, etc. A disturbance
ensuing, the cavalry charged upon the crowd, when
several persons were killed and many wounded
The general was then beaten, the Swiss and other
troops haStened 10 the spot, and regiment canton-
ed without the capital was sent for. Twenty per-
sons were immediately taken into custody, and
many have been arrested since.
we learn from Madrid, says another paper, that
the man arrested upon the charge of having poison
&C the soun'aja which supplies the water used BY
the King and Royal Family, has been put to Death,
alter being horribly nutila,ed. During the execu-
'ion ne manifested the greatest sang jroid. The
physicians and apothecaries arrested in the same al
fair are kept in close confinement.
GoyERNoR CLINToN.-A public dinner was
given TO this gentleman in Philadelphia, at which
the Mayor presided. The company is said TO have
been numerous and respectable. The toasts were
appropriate The 9th was, The Erie>qnd Cham
plain Canois.--AIagnifcen in design-prompt in
execution. After it drunk the Mayor deliver
ed the following address:
g Gentlemen-It is with peculiar pleasure that
the citizens of Philadelphia avail themselves of the
opportunity now afforded, of welcoming amongst
them, the distinguished individual who has honor
ed them with his company upon the present occa-
sion.
d" AS the chief magistrate Of our sister State,
in 81 81
and greeting his presence at this festive board.
6 Yet we do no. hesitate TO declare, that while
we are disposed TO pay every respect to the ignif-
ed Office which he now occupies, we feel-a still
stronger inclination 10 render homage to those pc
culiar qualities aud attributes for which we consi-
der him remarkable; and which constitute the
highest claims to national distinction
:" The genius, enterprise and perseverance,
which he has uniformly displayed in his native State
have not only greatly contributed to her elevation
and Importance, but have likewise had a powerful
effect upon other parts OF the Union.
" A judicious system of Internal Improvement
thorough development of our great national re-
sources and an able practical application of them,
constitute the principles upon which the wealth and
prosperity of ou happy country must ultimately
depend.
g 1t is not in the spirit Of adulation we now ex-
press the sentiment that 10 the happy and spirited
excrtions OF De Witt Clinton, in the maintenance
and advancement Of those principles, and an adj
herence 10 what we considered the cardinal points
Of our national glory and prosperity, we are all
greatly indebted. And while the State of New
York has derived the first fruits of those exertons,
we feel that their beneficial influence has already
extended considerably beyond her limits; and by
the practical illustration Of the great system of canal
navigation, TO which his genius has contributed.
must ultimately pehade the remotes, parts of our
beloved country.
" With these remarks, beg leave TO offer the
following toast
"Our distinguished Guest; whose successful ex-