Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-03-20

tue SAID Morgan, had not been seen, nor his tate
been certainly ascertsined. This statement he was
authorised in making. from the Tact that several
persons engaged in this outrage had been arres'ed.
had plead guilt, to the Indictments found against
them, and suffering in the jail Of the coun-
ty OF Ontario, the penalties o; the law.
Since the period of these convictions, belief
gained consider alton that Morgan must have been
put;o death Agi,a,ed and alarmed by ransac-
ton 90 extraordinary the ci,izeus of many Of the
western village. and counties, have assembled In
public meetings. and have appointed committees
for hs,inv est cation of this transaction.
Those members of these committees who pro-
ceeded tosthe frontier, have become satisfied that
the life of Morgan had been taken, but they repre-
that so ex ensive is this combination, that the
ordinary process of our courts is not competent
to reach the many branches of this conspiracy. and
by the papers now present, they ak this house
to strengthen the arm of justice in such manner as
to reach this case.
Mr. G. said he not prepared to express in his
place any opinion upon the facts assumed in The
moria far they related to the murder of this
fortunate man. The evidences upon which these a
Yerments are made have no, yet been transmit, ed:
he however felt called to say, that there is much
reason to believe tina, this conspiracy for the Sci
zure and disposition of Morgan, though no, en-
bracinS many persons, was as wide spread as
had been the honest Indignation and excitement
produced by this unparalleled outrage upon the
liberties, if not upon the life Of one OF c,i-
zens.
Mr.. G. called for the reading of the petitions
which were read and referred 10 the committee on
courts OF justse
From the New York Commercial Advertiser.
We learn from Paris that there many Ame-
ricans there, spending their winter very pleasant
~, while many others are dispersed on their
in IL Fl
we told, though mostly occupied in his lite
rary pursuits, yet finds many hours of leisure
which agreeably occupied. Our brother edi
tor, Mr.. Carter, arrived IN Paris, on his re-
turn homewarL, late in the autumn, but pr eferred
winters residence in the gay capital OF Gsul 10
the perils and disconIfor,s of empe>iuous win
ter's voyage. We hear also of the arrival in Paris
of our industrious friend Mr. Shaw the hor,icul-
iurist whose departure for Europe we announced
in October last. After leaving England, he made
tour In France, collecting in bis route every
variety OF the grape vine and fruit trees in the
several departments, intending 10 bring home in
March from that country and England a itch treat
for horiiculturalisrs. Paris is decidedly the
premier school of Europe for science and the
arts, the finishing seminary for many of our mei
cal youth, 10 whom it affords vast advsn, ages in
its numerous hospitals, extensive museum of
natural philosophy, its garden of plants and cabi-
net OF comparative anatomy, independent OF the
subjects Tor surgical practice which dense no.
pulation of 700 GOO constantly supplies Two
OF our youths, Doctors Bronson and Murray. are
spoken OF as much esteemed and praised by the
professors in these branches. We are happy
likewise TO hear from our correspondent, ,ha, Gen
Lofayeite was in good health, and enjoyed himself
in Paris on Christmas day.
We regre, to learn that a portion of the horti-
cultural collections made by Mr.. Shaw 10 France
were on board of the unfortunate ship Lewis
which was wrecked on the coast last week and
i, is feared they will be injured, if not los, For
tunately, however, the greater part were on board
of two three other vessels, and some have ar
rived in safety and good condition. We are
enabled 10 state for the information of the ladies,
hat Mr.. Shaw has very rich and extensive col
lection of flowers, of the most choice and beauti-
ful varieties TO be found in France.
Fast in .Haine.-We have never met with
public document. which for brevity and compre-
hensivefes s, could vie with The proclamation Of
Governor Lincoln OF Maine for public fast Il
Is beautifully conceived and happily expressed -
Happy will it be TOR the wor-hippers on that day,
ii cleTgymen will initiate the thoughts and style
OF The proclamation. Boston Courier
BY advice of the Council, and in compliance
with venerated usage, appoint Thursday, the
fifth day of April next, for humiliation fasting,
and prayer.
as Christian; if he be under the Influence Of anv
vice, 10 Danish ii; if in error, to correct it; If
under ohlig ''ons to Others honestly to discharge
them; If suffering injuries, to forgive them; if
aware OF animosities, to exiingulsh them; and il
able to do any benevolent act TO any being Great ed
by the Almighty Power to which he owes his exis-
tence and his faculties, TO do it.
And, with conscience thus prepared. NAV
we visit the Temple of God, TO worship Him
with that humble and happy disposition which
always belongs 10 pery and innocence; be
seechng Him that the religion he sent by our
Saviour may not be perverted through the pride
and prejndicss OF sectarism, but may universally
receive the homage Of correct faith and good
works.
Especially, recommend that, being members
oil one great community, we unite as Christian
Politicians, so that we may render perpetual the
peace and prosperity of orr country aud of this
state. ENOCH LINCOLN
Tie great and all engrossIng topic of the admin
isiratIon presses is the influence which Virginia
exercises in the affairs OF the nation. This is by
means a new theme. 1t was urged in all the
eastern in the times Of strong political ex
ctement which folio wed the list Presidential term
of Mr.. Jefferson; il the wsichword OF the old
federal party in Massachusetts, strange tina, il
should be of those who have shaken off or pretend
to have done SO, the enets of that party and avow
themselves professors of contrary creed. Though
youngs The time, the fact is strongly imprinted
on our recollection, that pamphlets on the eve of
every election were dispersed over the country
warning the people against Virginia influence;
Virginia politics. Virginia nominations Virginia
every thing. A certain letter of Pierce Butler 10
one OF bi4 constituents was sure 10 be dragged in
as proof of The assertion that she was 10 be the
Austria of America. All The states were declared