Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-17

the beautiful circular apartment with his lady some
fee, TO his right had been taught that soon
as my name was mentioned, should make my
obesiaoce and depart, and about retiring behind
the court circle when the formal bow was met with
good naured shake Of the hand by the President.
Wandering among the spacious apartments, every
room was crowded with beauty and valor, occa-
sionslly specked with fop and coquette,
pushed my way into the great lobby through which
| had entered the presence chamber. There. array
ed either side Of the room, the hostile and
the friendly Creeks; the former in fine spirits and
laughing phizes at the splendid uniform presented
them by the government; the latter in the plain
garb of The blue frock, and the modest, bengnani
intelligent countenances arising from sense OF
having manifested disposition to redeem the pledge
their higher Chiefs had made with the government,
of the United States. The hostile warriors were
hne looking men; they were clothed in the full
dress OF the army officers; their epaule,tes were OF
gold, aud their coats pcntfully furnished with EN-
broiiery of the same material. thought il mani
Tested some policy in the government 10 keep the
hostile delegation in good humor by these little
gifts of finery; but indeed there wide diff
ference in the treatment OF the friendly party Of
the Mcintosh Ct eeks, tina, ptied the policy that
evidently calculated to njure the fine feelings
upon such occasions so keenly felt by the Indian.
had an introduction TO the Chief Mad Antho
ny, the murderer of Mcintosh. He is old man,
iy slit and hung with tin hobs. He appeared to be
pleased with The distinction which curiosity natu-
rally attracted towards him. His countenance was
intelligent, bat his brow would throw shade over
his expressive features when glancing towards the
other party, black as the thunder cloud. shall
advert to the subject connected with these Indians
in my next.
Among the guests of the President were many
OF the most distinguished officers of the Army and
Nfuy fpn pras md
the appearance OF this ancient hero was one of
the most delightful treats of the day.
The black badge worn upon the arms Of the Ma
w Officers, reminded us that the soul of McDon-
ough had departed from such scenes as we were
witnessing.
left the house crowded, ha wing been sufficiently
gratilied with the squeeze, and supposing that had
witnessed as much as might expect TO
MAEYLAND.-We congratulate the People Of
Maryland, and our Republican brethren every
where, that the Constitution of that State has al
length been purged of the vice, by which the wor-
thest persons were excluded from participalions in
the common privilege of free citizens by reason OF
their religious opinions. The bill to amend the
Constitution, by abolishing the test required of all
public officers, which passed the Legislature of the
State once at the last session, and the passage of
which In the Senate for the second time has been
already announced, was taken up in the House of
Delegates, and passed for the second time on the
9th instant by vote of Is to 32. This settles the
question. II is no longer a fundamental law of the
State OF Maryland, that every person, appointed
to any Office OF profit trust, SHALL before he enters
on the execution thereof, take the following oath.
| 10 wit: j, A Is, DO swear, that do moi hold nv
sell bound In allegiance TO the King of Great Bri-
tain, and that will be faithful and bear true al
legance, to the State of Mary land and shall also
subscribe declaration Of his belief in the Christian
Religion" The repeal of the latter part of this
clause was demanded by no irreverence or want OF
respect for the Christian Religion but by that spirit
OF federation in all matters of opinion, without
! which the idea Of Free People is an absolute alb
| surdity.
| deputaion, consisting of Mr. Chambers. of
the Senate, MIR. r. Fl. Goldsborough, and MIR. A.
Lee, OF the House, have been appointed by the Lee
gislatuTe Tor the purpose negotiating will, the Lee
gislature oil Pennsylvania the subject of runaway
slaves.
resolution has been introduced TO sell the
fionse at Annapolis, with its appendages, the pro-
perry OF the State, established as the residence of
the Governor The resolution was debated on the
9th, and lost by large majority.
BY the decease OF Mr. Roberts, on the Sunday
before the Tuesday on which he was elected one of
| the Council to the Governor, John Steele, who on
the balloting had the highest number of votes
amongst those not elected has become Member
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