Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-05-08


rendered il unnecessary for us to enter into la
boured defence OF the opinions heretofore advan-
ced on that topc.--lt is fortunately In our power
to retute the arguments Of our opponents by in
controvertible facts-facts which exhibit in a
stronger light than any language that we could
employ, the absolute necessity OF ssremoudfs aud
reforn,n and prove, beyond cavil that abuses and
corruption had crept into the various departments,
of such character as to threaten the permanence
of our institutions. Can it be credited for single
moment, that if the clerks aud other agents ap-
pointed by Nr. Adams, or his heads of depart
men's, had been retained in their posts, these dis
coveries would have been made, however, great
the desire OF the executive to administer the gov
ernmert in purity! II would be than idle
10 expect such result. 4Hhi!. Sent
We believe, that ithere is one question of policy
thoroughly settled in this state than another
by the supporters Of the new administration. IL is
that we oughtH0t be called upon at the end Of four
years, TO place new President in the chair
occupied by Gen. Jacksonville coalition, 1t is
true is busiiy engaged in trying TO make il appear,
that the cabinet officers cannot act hsrmoniously.
The secretary state cannot visit the LEX President,
without the satellites Of Adams aud Clay endeavour
ing to magnify It into some overt act OF manage
ment, TO get possession Of the slippers oil General
Jackson at the end Of his present term
We think we speak the voice Of the republicans
oil our state, when we say, that 1t is sincerely
wished by them that General jackson should be
candidate for another term. AS he is now BUSH
ly engaged in ripping up the secret msdeehs OF the
last dynasty, work that will prove, doubtless,
successful it will be seryiceable 10 the country
1t would be a suicidal policy, in which party
will not participate TO think Of changing the head
OF the government.
Relying upon General Jackson's known wish 10
act in accordance with the will or the people OF
these United States, we have no doubt that il re-
CURED by them to run again, he will be caud-
Gale; and we aver, that we know no man whom
the democrats of Pennsylvania would sooner in-
tha nffc AFT Of limit i
States. than Andrew Jackson. Pail. Sent.
seFHE LATE FOURTH AUDITOR.
When on former occasions, referred 10 the
| conduct of Mr.. Watkins, were not aware that
the President would conceive Il to be his duty to
institute criminal proceeding against him. Such
proceedings having been. instituted, it would be as
improper for to argue his guilt, as it is on the
part of the Journal to assert his innocence. The |
one or the other is to be decided by the constiti-
ted authorities of the country, and until that de-
cisson be.had, shalt be silent. AS TO the gross
attack made by the Journal of this morning upon
SIr Kendall thai will be made 10 recoil upon his
enemies The charge against Mr.. Watkins does
not rest upUn tlIe EVIDENCE of MIR. Kendall
GfPdshingf0n Telegraph
The sourDa) is desirous to know from whom we |
received the extract of a letter written by the |
Coalition Committee in Baltimore, to MIR. Web
ster, and insinuates that il was obtained through
system OF espionage introduced into the Post OF |
lice Department. II is enough for us to soy that !
the extract came throu g one who is 10 the secrets
of those gentlemen, and that the Post Office De- |
partment had nothing to do with the letter in !
question. 1t WAS published that the American |
people might know the reckless character of the
opposition to the present administration already or
ganlze1. ia.
NaaEoLK, May THE Hon. John Branch |
Secretary Of the Navy, arrived hero on Friday
afternoon in the Norfolk and Fayette vile stage,
from visit TO his family residence in North Caro-
lima and took lodgings at Mr.. f. S. Tayor's Board |
ing House. He was soon after waited ON by Com |
Barron, Commandaut of the Navy Yard, Miles
King, Esq. Navy Agent, and several of the lead. |
ing members of our community.
Ills family having Joined him last evening. az
we learn, Mr.. Branch will continue bis journey
with tn to Washington this morning in the steam
boat Potomac, Capt. Jenkins.
On Saturday morning the Secretary paid q visit
to the Navy Yard in the ComIoodure's barge at. !
tc nded by Capt Rose, where he was received by
Com. Barron, and proceeded with him and Capt. !
Rose to the ComInodore's residence, receiving on
the way, the usual military honors from the de-
tachnent OF marines stationed in the Yard under
the command OF Col. Anderson, and federal sa- |
Lutte OF artillery. At the gate, the Secretary was
met by the Officers OF the Yard in full uniform
the youn. Midshipmen attending the school ofMr.
Roieriguez on board the U S. ship North Caro-.
lima, and several citizen friends of the Commodore
who accompanied him into the mansioa and were
seyeEally introduced to him by the Commodore
Alter short respite, the Secretary proceeded to-
of this extensive establishment, the syslem reg
ularty, and high state of perfection Of which eli
cited the expression of his utmost qualification
He then returned to the Commodore's where he \
was joined by the company OF officers and citizens
with whom he conversed for nearly an hour and 4
partook OF refreshments to which the adable hos
pitality OF the worthy Commodore gave zest Tire
company then took their leave, and the Secretary
and Commodore proceeded TO visit the splendid
Navy Hospital now building On the site of Port
Nelson-the Dry Dock, &c.
1t is to be regretted that the pressure OF his Off
ciai duties did not permit Mr. Branch to remain al
few days longer to make himself more at home a.
moDg us; but he will doubtless avail himself Of
the first leisure time TO pay longer visit and
acquire more thorough acquaintance, az well
With our localities with the vast public opera
tons which are here connected with his immedi-
ate department He has not seen our canal,-a
work measurably identified with the naval aud
military establishments at this place. TO which, in
the event OF war, it would be most important
auxiliary; and in which no acknowledges the
deepest interest," no less in consideration OF its ma
uonal Importance, than as afordiDg a cheap and
expeditions route for the conveyance TO market of
the various and valuable productions Of his natives
state. AS North Caroiinan Mr.. Branch feel,
OF course the utmost solicitude for the success of
the long projected attempt to open a ship naviga-
ton to the ocean through Roanoke Inlet; but IL
not the less mindful of the vast advantages to
North Carolina OF the great avenue Of commerce
which the Dismal Swamp Canal has opened 10
her, and which is now permanently established
whereas the former object is yet problematical
Mr.. Branch enters upon the arduous duties Of
his oihce with determination 10 devote his entire
faculties and energies to their faithful performances
and we have reason 10 believe that he will per-
form them to the public satisfaction. Herald
James W. Clark, Esq. Chief Clerk OF the Navy
department, arrived last evening in the Fayette-