Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-07

IONS without decent clothing or wholesome or sui
hcient food Yes: these men are American citi-
zens, and ia their infamous treatment, the Spanish
authorities openly insult country, and they do
1t with impunity. But is there no American Con-
sui in the Havana, who has Intelligence and spirit
enough TO interfere in their behalf? There is not.
The authorities there have acknowledged French
Consul, but have refused TO acknowledge one from
the u. States. The hamiliating truth cannot be
denied. T.G Y Eu. Post
INTERESTING LETTER.
Extract from an Officer Of the american Nary
TO one offhe Editors Of the Petersburg hteif-
gencer, dated,
U. S. FRIGATE BRANDYwINE,}
Gibraltar, Nov. 10, 1925.
DEAR SIR:
After considerable delay, owing to the general
mono'ony of cruize heretofore, | avail lit, self
of the opportunity afforded by brig on the OF
sailing, to comply with the promise l made you in
Washington. Unfortunately trip the
Atlantic was most boistcrous, consequently sea-
sickness and frequent attacks of the gout occasion
ed by the dampness OF the weather, deprived US of
many opportunities of onver-ing with the Gene
raj, which we would otherwise have enjoyed. Suf-
ticient afforded, howeve err, enhance the OPT
MON of his goodness and alfabiliiy we previously
entertained.--On leaving the ship we presented
address, of which the enclosure this il copy:
and TO which he replied verbally as foliows:-
" My dear young friends: | am unable to express
my feelings towards you. Before | had the plea
sure of your acquaintance, considered ii an no.
nor to belong TO the United States Navy; since
then my knowledge of you as individuals has added
TO my admiration of the chivary of your profess
sion, and rendered sanguine my expectations of its
future achievements. Your country has reason TO
be proud of you. | part from you with regret
bu; should your duties or inclinations bring you
gain to France, remember that La Grange is the
home OF every American Farewell
have put his reply here because of its brevty.
His manner most af1ectonaie. The tear in
his eve, and the almost convulsve grasp of his
hand, silent, but most expressive tokens of
the feelings of the
We did not anchor off Hsvre-but Immediately
after the departure of the General aud suite, Capt
Morris and the passengers left the ship, made
sail, and proceeded for this, 'hen intended place
ct destination. You have doubtless heard this
OF our having encountered n gale of wind in the
Channel which eventually compelled to bear
away for Cowes. We ayaiied ourselves of the
fortnight we lay there wind bound TO caulk the
outside and fill up The remainder of our water
Cowes is open roadsted, protected only TO the
Southland and Westward by the Isle of Wight, of
which it forms the principal port, and TO the
Northward by the coast of Hampshire The town
OF Cowes situated at the mouth of the nominal
River Medina, and clay hill side, is ed
in its size, with dirty streets, and low ire
gular buildings.
Southampton on the opposite shore, in the
| county of Hampshire, and situated on Soubamp-
ton river, is on the contrary the most beautiful
Town l ever beheld. 1t has broad paved streets,
running at right angles, and handsome brick and
succeed buildings, with town hail in the centre,
built century back, arching over the principal
streets. Ii has Cathedral, College, an institu-
ton for Deaf and Dumb, and an Orphan Asy lum.
| 1t also contains a Military Academy, combining
classes of Cadets for the Army and Navy, an ex-
tensive Corn Magazine and Poor House, and about
| Is 900 Inhabitants. PoTimouth is an extensive
town, covering an immense space Of ground, and
combining in it's general term the separate towns o
| Portsmouth, Portsea and GospoTt, containing ir
all from 60 to 10 900 inhabitants. 1t is celebrated
| for its DoclS-yards. which ungenerousll
refused permission to visit. | say ungenerously
because afforded the English officers every ia
cility they could desire, and certainly mere thar
they expected, in making any observations and tax
| ing any dimensions they pleased They were hem
selves ashamed of it, and alleged, in exculpaiion
the paliry plea, &c thai permission could not bt
granted without the consent of tie Admiralty, >
when the Board were down and sailed round W
| We were permit ed, however TO visit the snip
| ping, among them tie Victory, Lord Nelson's fla;
ship at the battle off Trafalgar, and were gralfe,
with a view Of The spot where lie fell, and the a
/ paFiment in which he expired The limits If tb
1 paper compels me 10 rerench. On passage 4
this place we fell in with the English ship Venu
| water-logged and abandoned, and that nornin.
taken possession, for the purpose Of towing IN, bJ
4 the ship Apollo. We here found The North ar
/ DINA Constitution and EDe, and will sail in a few
DAYS Tor winter quarters at port Mshon Usland o
| Minorca.1 The Ontario Is cruising in the Arch
peago; we vii relieve her in the Spring and con
template visiting Alexandria and Constantinopie.
/ remain yonrs, &c.
/ ADDRESS.
GEN LAFAYETTE:
The undersigned, Midshipmen Of this ship, be-
leave, with sentiments Of the most hia1 venera
ton. to approach You TO tender our grateful ac
acknowledgements for the affstiiy of demeanor an
the soothing paternsl interest you have invarisbl
evinced towards during our laie association
and, a. much regret for your loss will allow u
TO be sincere, to congratulate you your sale re
turn to your nntIve land; where, trust, IN IN
bosom of your family and amid the circle of you
friends you will enjoy that anqIiility, which th
retrospect Of weIl-spent life, OF life honora
bly, useful, so variousiy heroic, and so redeemIn
10 human nature, may be supposed TO confer.
Encomium has been Variously and happily ap
Piled and exhausted: much so, that any stlemp
would prove mere repetition, and appear triie an
unreasonable. Permit Us, however, to say, that
career such as yours, is ample refulaiion Of b
doctrine of modern degeneracy.
He alone Of antiquity VINO could forget his pri
vate wrongs in the caafnities Of bis country, an
from Punishment hasten 10 the aid OF his oppressor,
can be compared TO him of modern times, who,
foreigner by birth and education, a stranger To- N
LasuA e, manners and prope stiles oil an infsr
people, struggling in q cause apparently desperat,
aud Tor an object by all, save the inspired, deerne
visionary rallied their standard; Law ishng bloc
and treasure in its defence; pedging life, charact