Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-05-26

proposed and discussed by them at diIerent stages
OF the war OF inc revolution, are exceeding mi
mute and valuable. The instructions Of the Brit
ish Government TO its officers here and the mil
tary correspondence relating 10 the American
campaigns, throw important light in the DISPOSE
tons Of their government towards the colonies
and on the operations aud plans OF the British ar
mics Tho whole mass Of materials thus collect
ed. will set many events connected with our rev
c'utonary struggle, in a now point of view; and
will enable Mr. Sparks 10 write its history with
more authenticity and impartialiiy than hasye
been done. The posthumous papers of General
Washington, with historical and explanatory notes
by Mr. Sparks, is TO be published in London BY
Murray"
We have said but little OF the alleged DC falcs-
tons of DIR. Watkns-we knew something Of tho
subject before any public notice taken of il.
We felt regret, and do still feel regret, distinct
from any political considerations, that a citizen,
pubic functionary, and man of large family.
should have violated his trust and allowed him
self to abduct the public funds, no matter how
small-but the case is now assuming different
sspect-the Adams presses are attempting to make
political thing of il, and to shield the accused
under the banner Of the coalition. Foremost in
THIS discrediable course, we regret TO say is tho
National lnielligencer, which paper, among other
attempts to smooth over the matter, considers tho
amount Of defacation (about 4,200) as an evidence
that 1t IS an error not fault-a mscalculation--.
not malfeasance. This is detestable doctrine
Because the public Treasury has not been rob.
bed OF 800, GOO-becsuse large sum is not mis-.
sing-are we to pass over an item of deficit of ST.
zoo under the name Of error, or miscslculation.
What are the facts Of this case! The successor
OF Or. watkins, on taking possession Of his Office
discovers that there is a deficit of $500 in the
accounts OF his predecessor. This is reported as a
matter Of duty to the President, who orders ,ha,
the proper investigation be made. Or. Watkins
SO, was discovered. What steps did the Doctor
tases Did he go forward Immediately and ex.
plain-pon out the error, if one-tleny the charge
and prove it false; No-he LEFT the city s, the Pre-
sident deemed il his duty TO have him arrested
The coalition presses quite indignant an,l
the integencer, one OF the editors being men,
Der Of the Grand Jury, endeavours to give po-
iitcal cOloring to the transaction Has il come 10
this That open dealcaion Of public officers is
be tolerated,or snoo,hed over on political grounds
Not only has waste and extravaganza disro,
gard OF pubc opinion and public duty, marked the
course Of the late administration, hut its friends at
tempt to palliate fraud We hope DEW will be able
TO show that there was no crininsIity in this MAJ
feasance; he cannot deny that the SUN has been al
sracted from the Treaty. without the colour Of ays
On this point, and on others, we perceive .
strong disposition in the coalition prints TO assaiT
General jackson with great violence. They may
as well know the ground they stand upon. AIE
Adams and Mr.. Clay may have found il Becessa-
~ to shrink from the effect OF public opinion, AMI
back and fill 10 suit the times. Men obtainiur..
power as they did, maintain il in no Other
way; but they mistake their man i! they imagine
that Gen. Jackson fears anv thing. Ills intention,
IL, to 10 what is right; the people freely admit il
he may err, because he is but man; but no
Glamour can shake him from his firm determine
ton TO do his duty. II the present Cabinet shout!
halt m the march OF reform-shouId think expe-
dency, policy and temporary arrangements are re.
CURED, they have Chief, whose moral courage
is equal to his personal bravery, and who will Sc.
an example TO his associates in government which
they must feel, and must foaiv.
The coalition wastes time in their attacks on a
man who Furnishes friend or foe with equal Sc
verify and imPartialily Tor breach oftrus duty
lJE K. Eng.
Union RdreS-First Ddg--Not since tie grest
Eclipse run, has there been such sport on the
Union turf, az yesterday. The horses which
entered for the purse were Bcisey Ransom, aYi.,
anu Splendid. There was n bet Of $4,000 pendr :
on the occasion. AT the hour Of starting, the
three horses were brought on the ground. They
made a noe appearance The first beat presented
| beautiful contest between Ariel and Bctsey Al
ter the second mile, Splendid fell back owing %
some accident In the stjrrup. Betsey aud hrie;
fell TO 1T, and came out in fine style: Bctsey be-
ing about length ahead, and there fore winnine.
the heat. This was done III minutes So seconds
The second heat was an elegant start. The three
horses went of exactly at score, and kept close to
gether fortwo rounds AT the third round Ariel
fell little back, but Splendid kept up with the
grey mare. Towards the close Of the heat Betsey
gained little upon Splendid and at last came
out ahead, thus gaining the purse, besides ayas.
amount in private BETS
The course was fashionably attended than
We have seen II for years. Some of the most dis
tinguished Of the beau monde were present, and
appeared TO be highly grati6ed with the sport
They were delighted with Betsey Ransom, and pas
sed many compliments upon her merits. Severe
splendid private equipages also graced the eourse,
The day was delightful, and all Teiired with ecyat
nv Y. Eng.
SEoRGETovN, MAY IL.
.6freSt Of q sJtpDOsea yMtsydeyer On Thurs
day last Dlulatto man arrested on one of OF;
wiiarHes by Constable Arnold. He was taken
before Justices Getty and Gettys, and on exami-
nation, was found to be the man for whom the
Governor Of Virginia, in his proclamation of she
9th oil July last offered reward Of serenity ire
doitG: for bis apprehension. In the proeiama-
ton his name is stated to be JOHN DUNGEy.
He admitted that that was his name; and also
having escaped from the prison where he was
confined on charge Of the murder OF hiswile The
testimony being ample, he was committed to the
Jail of Washington County on the evening ofths
same day. . |C0lan,bian
The Legislatures Of Rhode Island aud con-
necfiem are in Session, JOS l.. TIkLInGHAsT,
Esq. has been elected Speaker OF the House OF
Representatives, of the fossner, and Elisha phelDs
Esq. Speaker of the latter Mr.. T. had 81 yotes
MIR. Updike, the administration candidate, az.
Gov. FenneT, and It. Gov Collins - been dil-
Iy reelected as Governor and 1t. Governor. The
Senate is for the Administration. Bost. Cent
FLORENCE, AE.) April 30.--Lieutenao,s On.
meste and Grayson, OF the United States Engi-
Deers, arrived n iovyn on Saturday last. Col,
kearney, and the other gentlemen, composing The
detachment, engaged inSthe service, Of directing
the plan for the removal OF thoobsiructioDs in tie
the river, AT COlberis and the Muscle Shoals, are
daily expected. The duty assigned them, is to
lay down complete line for canal. with all tho
necessary marks for beginning ihe work. both
sides OF Tue river. This service they expect 20