Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-06-12


the Pachs OF Egypt. because, since the occupa-
ton Of the principalities. and the rigorous proh-
bition OF importation from the ports of the Black
Sea, Constantinope has derived almost all its sup
plies oil corn from Egypt and the trade Of Alex
andria, which has already declined i'm very alarm
| ing degree, would be reduced to nothing by this
me asure.
In the English squadron in the NJ ede an,
it's affirmed that the officers believed they shall
soon he called to more active exertions and that
many haifpay officers have been ordered to Join it,
BRussELs, May AFTER several days debate.
rom The Zith to the 2sth of April. the secord
Chamber OF the States General decided in favor of
the new project OF law relative to the press, by
majority ofS4 to votes.
! BERLIN, April l3.-The Empress of Russia is
expected TO be here at the marriage Of Prince
Will come, as was expected, or that he will go to
the army. Many think general war in Europe
by no means improbable.
! FROM the Gazette de France, dated May FL
PARIS, May I've learn from Tunis that the
French division blockading Algiers has captured
several vessels, among which was one under the
Tuscan tag, which belongs TO the government of
Tunis. The Pacha Of Tripoli has raised claims a.
| gainst Tuscany, and the French Consul has set
tied the affair by paying 5000 piasters.
On the present occasion, this barbarous custom
IS erected into system, and new staff, under
the direction OF an old German officer, is ordered
u organize plan for general conAagra,on, be-
lore the enemy can penetrate to such places as il
may be necessary to evacuate- 1t cannot be de-
MED that the conqueror would be stopped by such
a proceeding, but what fatal prospect is this
to the unfortunate inhabitants of Bulgaria and Ro-
inelia
Commerce is dead: nothing is sold but amrnu-
milton and military stores, for which the Govern.
ment pays good prices in ready money.
"lt is pretended that the garrison Of Widen
has lately made an excursion in Little Waachia,
where il is said TO have destroyed a great number
oil Russian military magazines, which is not at all
probable, because there is very strong corps at
Hlrchova and in the enyirons The Danube, be-
sides, has overiiowed its banks in such that
it would be extremely hazardous to attempt the
| passage"
From the Messenger des C7idn,bres, dated MdvI.l
! FRONTIERS OF SERvIA, April I2-The prepa-
retions for the campaign truly formidable ON
the side Of the Turks, as far concerns the num-
Der Of troops; and orders given to lay waste
every thing If a retreat should be necessary. II
is, indeed, the constant practice of the Turkish
troops, when they are obliged TO abandon coun-
try, 10 leave it desolate.
/ BERLIN, April 26.-The Journals continued 10
give the most depiorable accounts of the effects of
the late nundations in West and East Prussia. Be-
tween Thorn and Marenwerder, the dikes have
given way in 80 places, and likewise in several
places between Marenwerder, Elbing and Dant-
zic. All the low grounds called Niederungen, on
the Vstula and the Nogath, the most fertile parts
are under water, and only the roofs of the house.
visible. great many persons Out the number
cannot be ascertained) have persisted. Hundreds
OF houses and other buildings have been swept
away, and half OF the remainder in danger of fall
ing. Besides the destruction of provinces and stores
OF all kinds, it is feared that when the water which
falls very slowly, has wholly subsidized, the great.
er part of this fruitful district, will be found cover
ed with sand, and rendered forever barren. The
accounts from the banks of the Memel and Pregel
are oil the same affecting description.
PruSsiGn State Gazette. -fpriI 81.
| LONDON, May 4.-The French papers of Fri
day, which arrived last night, contain some facts
| of interest. 1t would appear that the members of
he rinO hold in hn
exposure OF abuses, and in the demand for redress
in proportion they discover the weakness of the
Ministers whom their duty requires them TO watch
and control A commission of deputies appointed
to examine abranch of the public accounts has
found out that M. de Peyronnet, the late Keeper
OF the Seals, has appropriated certain monies to
the use oil his office, or ordered certain expences
4 of his chdncelteTie to be paid, without applying
for vote Of credit from the Chamber The
Commission remarks severely on this illegal and
unconstitutional act, and recommends demand for
restitution.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET,
Monday, May 4.-About 5000 bags Cotton have
been sold on Saturday and to-day, to the dealers
and spinners, at former prices; 1900 of the above
are of the Brazil kinds.
! LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET,
Monday, May 4.-There was decided i'm
provement both in the prices and demand for
Grain last Tuesday. Wheat was noted Id to I'd, and
Oats lid to Id per bushel desrer, and the extent
of business considerable. continuance Of severe
to increase their purchases and at the close OF the
week, both here and in the surrounding country
markets, the principal articles of trade were in re-
quest, and further small advance realised. Pre-
vious prices of Flour and Oatmeal have been sus-
| tanned, but they have not yet participated in the
! improvement Of Wheat and Oats.-Beans are Is
per quarter dearer. Wheat, English, per 10 lbs.
Red and White, los Sd lis. India Corn, per az
lbs. S2s 35s. Flour, per $50 lbs. English s. Irish,
eos S5s; American, sour per bril- 26s 3Ss; do.
| sweet, S6s 39s
FROM THE MEDITERRANEArt
The fast sailing brig Pacific, Capt. John ii.
Conklihg, arrived here yesterday from Port Ma
| hon, whence she sailed I7th April, and from Glib
ratar on the 5ih May. By reference TO our marine
head il will be perceived that Capt. Lawrence
Kearney, the late gallant commander of the U. s.
slOop OF war Warren, and part OF his officers, have
returned home passengers in the Pacific, having
left the officers and crews of the squadron in good
health. Com. Cranes health perfectly restor-
ed. Previous TO Capt. Kearneys departure from
Port Mahon, number OF his brother officers gave
him dinner, in testimony OF their respect for his
worth and for his gallant achievements among the
Mediterranean pirates.
| The Pacific made her passage from Baltimore TO
Port Mahon in t,OeRty5fonr days, and was the first
vessel which carried out the Presidents inaugural
address, which was read by the officers Of the
squadron in ticentysr days from the day fits de.
livery 10 Congress.
IMPORTANT.
| Extract Of a letter from an officer in the U. s.
squadron, TO the editors Of the Commercial Chroni-
Gle, dated
| u. s. SHIP DELAWARE,
| Mahon, April 10th, 1920. 5
| "The brig Pacific, for your port, had most re.
markaby short passage (2I days. and brought pa.
pers and letters as late as the 9th ut. THE writer