Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-08-11
NEW APPOINTMENT

che decision of the Court Martial, in the case of
Maj. Babcock, recently employed superntend-
ent of the destruction of the snags in the Ohio ri
yer. II is ascertained, however, that Mai. b. has
been recalled from that service, and that Samuel
Nl'Kee, Esq. of Garrard County, Kentucky, has
been appointed Superintendent in his place. We
understood, some time ago, that this appointment
Icds to be made, but we could hardly give Gre
dence TO the assertions then made by nformants
Mr.. M ee. though respectable citizen, is nei-
thrr practical engineer, nor navigator. He re-
sides IN an interior county, and knows nothing of
the location of the snags in the Ohio or the Mis-
sissippi-of the tendency OF the current to effec
the accumulation of those dangerous obstacles to
navigation, in particular parts OF the river or 10
the mode that ought to be adopted 10 effect The re-
moval or destruction OF them.
short time previous the close Of the late ses-
sion OF Congress, an attempt was made by one OF
the Kentucky delegation, to effect the passage of
bill previously introduced which proposed the
appointment of threelor four Superintendants- so
that each should be perfectly acquainted with
the particular section o! river allotted 10 him;
and that intelligent pilots or masters of YES
sells should be employed in that service. In
this way, practical men would have been procured
and the public money would not have been uselessly
expended But what was the establishment of the
Member 10 whom we have referred, when, CATER
Tailying all the support he could from the deega-
tions from other states, he was informed by some
OF his collesgues-the particular friends of the Sc
cretaTy OF Sa,e--,bat il was useless 10 press the
passage of the bill in question, the Executive
had determined to give the appointment OF Super
intendant to Mr.. M'kee. The bill was of course
abandoned, as majority of the Kentucky delega-
ton were opposed 10 it.
To understand this business the reader ought to
be informed, that Mr.. M'Kee is, and has been, de-
eded supporter OF The Secretary ofSate that he had
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des .4tcires, TO Peru, or somewhere else that the
PRESIDENT, tor reasons, perhaps, best known to him.
sell and Mr. M. could not consent to nominate him
as Charge; and by way of proving that repub-
ICES are not utlgratefH, it deemed indispensa-
Die, to give him the Office Of Superintendent of the
destruction OF snags In the Ohio River, with the
pay and emoluments of member of Congress.
Inc western people, Especially those engaged
IN commercial pursuits deeply interested in the
success OF the effort to remove the snags out of
our rivers But favoritism is the order of the day
There ere but two tests for office now. has he
lnfiuence!-is he devoted TO the administration? ,"
- practical navigator, engineer, any thing else
stands no possible chance, if he comes in competi
ton with an ordinary political partisan.
we should be happy TO learn, by what law the
once which MIR. M'Kee has been appointed, was
created: The people have right to be informed
on this subject. The Executive " competency
ces' yqdueTtiseT.
word, FLY spoken like apples of gold in pictures Of
not be again sold, unless the people are party in
me bargain. Either by intuition, or other mea-
sures more certain are in complete possession of
Inc measures in regard TO the next presidency Ger
'aialy not the measures of the people They have
not yet told US how they will act. We are one of
their agents. We will act as they may instruct
rs. But the presidency is a matter of barter and
taie at Washington. But government transact
business IN all parts OF the country. Not being a.
Ibleto buy New York, it has heretofore been con-
Iqnered. Let the good people attend to it. The
stale ought TO take its rank in the Union. 1t has
none now. 1t is mere CIPHER Arrangements
are on foot to paralize its future exertions We
nave independence enough TO expose them If
MI Clinton makes the bargain with Mr. Adams
winch Is offered him, he will again be sacrificed
az ne was by suffering the federalsls to put him up
against Mr.. Madison. WE venerate Mr. Clinton
out he must not enter into any intrigues Mr.
Adams is skilful. But he does not possess the
sole Talents OF the country We do not wish to
control the next election Nevertheless, il is con-
ce'Ved by US 10 be public duty that all secret
Vaccinations should be laid before the people, -
no nc swiniling, gentlemen, if you please.''
, 1he 7teIt Governor. We stated in our last
maj we hau MADE up our minds as regards the next
Governor Oh the stae-but, at the time,
would wait for our seniors. II Mr.. Clinton makes
q bargain IN regard to the Presidency, which we
believe him too honest to do, that opinion will
change' Our influence may be triAing- as far as
goes, u Is sure. Those who know US, will rely
Upon our opinion. They will calculate our means
1hey will perceive the decorous course we pur-
sue. II will be adhered 10, and tina, strictly. A
ny tnng which IS not honest and upright, will re-
CsiVe meTted reprobation. IL is unnecessary to
repeat, that we are fearless in doing right, and
must be fearful Of doing wrong.
Cmems Champion.
elections an NcO JeJsey.--The Trenton En-
porium says, the Indications in every part of this
slate point 10 a wsrm contest between the Jack
son and Adams parties at the ensuing election.
writer IN the Railway Advocate says--a full jack
son Congress ticket will be supported in that quar-
yer az 0H eUeRfs; that If the Convention does not
nominate such ticket, there will be an appeal to
'he people. The two parties begin to understand
each other---aBd to see that all distinctions must
now merge in the great question Of political prin-
s'ple and exPediency which bas grown out Of the
Isss two years
a letter to the Editors from Abbeville District,
q O. dated July 10, says that, " in consequence Of
vac excessive drought, there will not be made in this
S'ate, this year, much cotton by one half as yves
s'ea last year. The Dat crop has entirely failed +"
Ahe Mobile Register of the llth ult states that
.wo cases Of yellolo tever had occurred in that
s.sy on The preceding day The citizens have been
isT0nnfsrded 70 remove from town.