Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-10

the army Of the United States, near New Orleans
aud the Niagara frontier at the close OF the late
war; The review of the latter event, or series of
events. is by General Ripley, late of the u. States
army. - Gen. Ripley" says this writer, "has
chosen a favourable moment to give to the public
a complete, and we doubt not satisfactory syaop-
sis NJ the occurrences Of the sanguinary and glo-
rious campaign On the Niagara during the year
1874. This narrative will completely elucidate
certain mysterious events which at the time sp-
peared the offspring of madness, or faulty; will
deprive Jackdaws of their plaged pumsge, give
merit it's full award and place due honors in posses
sion of lawful propre,ors.
- lis time that military empires, wi n other
mpostors, should yield to the enlightened spirit
of the age, and it is devou,ly TO be hoped, that
in these different publications, impostnre may be
! exposed, and truth and justice, In turn, uium-
phant.'
The elegant friga,e-built chip Baltimore, under
command of captain Franklin Buchanan, set sail
ON Monday afternoon for Rio de Janero, her port
of destination In the morning of that day steam
boat provided II convey the officers and pas
sengers and their friends TO the ship, which was
riding at anchor in the Chesapeake Bay, Oft Kent
| Island The party consisted of about sixty, in
Guiding number of ladies'. A fine day aided no
! little to the enjoyment of the company, and TO
the appearance of the beautiful scenery which an
excursion on the broad expanse OF the Patapsco,
etlv ened and diversified by succession of vessels
under sail, presents 20 the eye OF the deligh ell
spectator Between one and two p. NJ. the steam
boat arrived alongside the fIgste, and the compa-
ny received on board with that urbaniiy and
attention which have ever marked the officers and
| owners of the Baltimore. The appearance OF the
ship, now prepared for sea, highly interest
ing, and eliciied general sdmiration; the elegance
and taste displayed in the finish and decorations
OF the suite OF apartments comprising the principal
cabin, were particularly commended After an
examination of every part of the ship, the compa-
ny sat down to an excellent dinner which the hos
pitality of His Excellency, Mr.. Rebello, had cau-
sed to be provided on board the steam boat. In
the pledge OF the par ing glass, which here took
| place, the good wishes OF those soon about to be
separated were exchanged with earnest and sincere
feeling The preparations for getting the frigate
under way were, in the mean time, actively going
on, and about four O'Clock the steam boat left her
with three hearty cheers, which were as heartily
returned. The anchor now soon weighed,
and Che frigste headed round before fresh breeze
/ from the north west, and stood majestically down
the Bay. The sight was novel TO many and inte-
resting TO all, and afforded 10 those more imme.
dIately concerned the pleasing assurance of her
qualities last sailer 1t is with no little pride
that have frequently required TO the subject of
this ship, regarding, her, do, as a most tr-
umphant evidence OF the ability and skill of the
naval architects and mechanics OF our CITY, We
have no hesitation in asserting that she will prove
herself equal TO any vessel OF her class which ever
| left the waters OF the United States.
| Passengers on board the Baltimore
! j. Z. Oiiveira, Esq. Brazilian Secretary Of Lee
cation, and Lady; Captain Faustino OF the Bra
lillian Navy, and Son; Messrs Richard A. Stout
and George w. Dobbn of Baltimore; Mrs Ban
mister, Doct De lay, and Mr.. Joseph Eckford, of
New York Bait. finer. .SoU. l.
| Northern CdTlal-When the great Erie Canal
was comm enced, The project OF the northern canal
was opposed, that is, it was considered prudent by
many, not to attempt both at the same time and we
were particularly anxious not TO have either DONE
IRON the well grounded pIehensions, as we con-
ceved that the could not afford the cost Time
which Is the best test of things, has shown that
we were In error in relation TO both canals In
recent northern paper, learn that by report
recently made by The collector OF tolls the nor
thern canal, that before the pletion of il there
were only about twenty vessels employed on the
lake. Now there are not less than tUo hundred
ana eighteen, the tonnage OF which is about
l2,OOO. The amount o! tolls received at white
nan during this season, will be over $48, 600
This is truly profitable concern, and must be of
incalcuiable advantage TO those In the immediate
neIghbourhood. There is abundance OF the best
oil iron ore the borders of the lake, from which
great quantity of iron is made every year This
can be transported TO New York city for five dol
lars or less per ton, distance Of nearly three
hundred miles. II is a curious fact that to
Lake Chamrlain the owners of vessels, &" navi-
eating the high seas" send for their anchors, or
Tor iron to make them.
So far as TO the increasing dement's Of the nor
thern canal With respect 10 the western canal,
we learn that the tolls this summer, will exceed
halt million after paying expenses OF repairs Ii
Is gratifying to contemplate the increasing conf
dence reposed in the good faith Of the great state
OF New York. Our Canal stocks are selling at
high advance in London and in this city, and In
yesiments are constantly making in Canal stocks.
This encourages the slate TO 20 on with rational
projects OF Improvement; and a. long as we can
calculate upon an interest on our Investments, so
long roads and canals may be authorised.
.Noah'S Eng.