Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-08-25
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strengthen
his constitution. For this purpose. and in order 10 Sc
cure privacy much possible, during his abscnc.
IRON The Seat Of Government. he will reside at hons,
on Tue Rip Raps, which H. we told, delightful sit
uation. There, il is TO be hoped he will have som,
rest from the imporunate and clanoros crowd of Of
hce-seekcrs which fila his rooms in Washington. ant
oanes upon MS skirts whereverh he goes Iaier Gd-
| WAsiifNGToN, Aug 2l.-The President OF The u
STATES accompanied by Mr. Secretary Eaton. Major
General Macomb and Colonel Grd,iot left the city OF
Wednesday afternoon for Old Point Comfort where,
understood, the President will remain some days fol
| the benefit of his health rNat T,f
! NoRFoLK, Aug. 2l.--The President of the United
States left Washington "Wednesday last in the steam
boat Potomac, Capt jenkins, and landed yesterday al
the Rip Raps We learn is his intention 10 remain Al
Old Point Comfort, until Monday week, the 3lst inst
for the benefit of his health. The President is accom-
r'nen ny MAYOR Ei.on' secretary oil War, and General
Gratio of the Engineer Corps Herald
Mr. Legrand. the newly appointed Navy Agsn, for
this station arrived here Wednesday night In the
steam boat Norfolk from Richmond. fIL.
81 LOUIS, Augusta Mai. Kearney arrived in this
place on Wednesday evening last, from Prairie iu
Chen, on his way 10 his command in the 81 Regt In
iantry at Jefferson Barracks.
INDIAN AFFArRs.-In our last we expressed the
opinion, That there could be nothing serious grow ont of
the little unfortunate occurrence which took place he
tween lew oil our citizens arda hunting party OF In.
dan'; we are now fully confirmed in the correctness OF
ms opinion by an Intelligent acquaintance direct from
charlton, who informs us that all the troops are ordered
TO return except hundred men, and that peace and
quietness prevails.
The difficulty we understand pre,v MI, or snro ;r
IKE Tie following circumstances Five or six families
mad moved to remote part of Randolph county, for the
purpose oil raising stock, and after they had remained
ere some tIno the Indians who were hunting in the
same range OF country discovered them and immediate
~ moved their camp close 10 the whites and commenc
ed killing their hogs and other stock and grew so ouar
relsome and nsolent that the whites sent an express IA
the settlements Tor force TO drive them or The In.
dans, on being apprzed of this Immediately decamp-
ed and had go, twelve miles of before the express re-
turned with armed force the relief of the settle
inent--Thc party their arrival finding that the In.
dians were gone thought proper follow them and de.
mani some satisfaction, and on overtakinp the Indians
their chief demanded and then their arms which
soon led TO an exchange Of shot and the loss of lives ON
ooh SIDES Although the improper conduct OF the In.
dianS IN the rst place. may have led this
result yet there was not single Circumstance to in.
duce the belief that they intended any further injury:
ana we regret very much, that the Governor should
have been much deceived as 10 have ordered ont so
large and unnecessary force The detachment from,
Jefferson Barracks will, doubt, have pleasant trip
and return without even having the pleasure of seeing
'he lace OF The enemy. Times
ACCOUNTS FROM THE FRONTIER.
fAYErTE (AIo.,) June IAN express from the
Governor 10 the commanding officer passed through
ms place on Thursday, with instructions march all
The troops save 100, TO the settlements Those that re-
main arc TO protect the frontier until they receive fur
Their orders
We are indebted 10 the politeness OF Gen. A. 6
Hughes u s. Indian Agent for the Ioway Nation, sta
toned at Liberty Mo, for communication addressed
10 the Editor containing copy of letter addressed by
bin 10 Gen Clark of St. Louis,-also copy of n cor
between him and Msjor Bean the Sub
gent for the Ioway relative TO the late
tc Upon the receipt Of the at Liberty, Genera
Hughes and Major Bean held Council with the Chief
Of the ioway Nation, where they both addressed them
in aconic speeches, and told them that If any of tcr
people had done the mischief, they must surrender
their, 10 hands of Justice. The PRINCIPAL Chief replied
that was oil his people tina, lived AT his village
that he had two men who went last Summer and join
cd Bick Neck Chief the Two Rivers, and if il
was them he would DO all in his power 10 bring them
back and deliver them 10 Cen. Hughes IL is due to
Gen Hughes and Major Bean TO state that their indet
gable zeal and dligent exerons 10 obtain Information
and arrest the aggressors, en;itle them the COOL wish
es OF their fellow citizens, and to the most cordial
thanks OF their country.
Saturday Morning, 8 o'clock.
Cen l-eavenworth accompanied by his Aid, Lieut..
n. 5. Harris arrived here this morning on his way 10
Canto. Leavenwor;h. Five companies of the 9th In.
laniry and Hank company of the 3rd ascending
the Missouri in The s. b. Crusader They are ordered
TO ascend as high as Canto. IeaVenworh where the
Indians will be collected and the merits of the recent
investigated. Should il appear necessary
force viii be lett there, and the remainder desce nd 10
J Jefferson Barracks.
Gen. Leavenwerth had interview with His Ex-
cellency, Governor Miller, at Jefferson City, who gave
direction that the Militia should return TO their homes
"A longer absence being rendered unnecessary by the
state OF aiilrs, and the approach of the United States
troops.
Canto. Leavenwor,h was promptly occupied by
company of Col. Thorntons Regiment of Militia, who
will remain until relieved.
We indebted 10 the pO,iteness OF Lieut.. Harris
for information received by him, from Major Riley that
the Delaware and Shawnee Indians were assembling
TO sweep ii possible, the Piwncss from the Santa lie
Road, near which, one Kansas and two Osage Indians
had recently been killed by the Pawnces.
Lively approximations were entertained for the safety
oil The express sent from Canto. Lsavenworh to Maj
lthey's command on the Santa Fe Road.
Saturday Morning. 10 O'clock
The troops have evacuated the Frontier and num-
bers have Just arrvedt not deemed necessary 10
leave any protect the frontier no dan ger was appre
hended fIFesfeIn Monitor
In Vermont where the election is held on the FIRST
Tuesday OF September, there three candidates for
Governor-an administration, Hnt-admnisraton,
and anu-inasonc candidate. The latter is Heman
Allen, formerly minister to Chill The anii-adminis.
a,ion or National Republican candidate, is Mr.. Crafts
the present Governor.
In Rhode Island, there will be an attempt made in
few days 10 elect hossrs Burgess and Pearce 10 Con-
gress, and attempt 10 defeat them, by the jackson
party, in eIecting Messrs. Duriee and EDDY The Pro
whence papers, for the last fortnight, have contained
little else than elecIionserIns ESSAYS BOSt COIr.
NORTH CAROLINA ELECTION WIN. b. Sheppard
has been elected 10 Congress in the Edenion District
over LemueSawyer, by majority OF 81 votes. Mr. S.
we understand, The frat person in that state who
spoke Of Gen. Jackson for Tie Presidency, in 18th OF
July Grafton, we believe in 1877
Congressional ElecfioA-The following is the state
OF the polls in the adjoining district OF Amherst, sc. so
far as heard from, for member of Congress- 10 supply
the vacancy occasioneG by the resignation OF WIN c..
Rives, Esq. Gordon. Nelson. Bryce
'd d' 25i lOS -
Fluyanna, Goochland and Mellon yet 20 he heard
FROM Gen Gordon, it is supposed, will be elected.
tLyneh6rg Y0ginian.
The General Convention Of the Protestant Episcopal
Church in the United States, assembled on Wednesday
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