Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-08-20

shown Their by their white brethren, especially the 9Th
zens OF New York; in memory OF which they had
given, by solemn resolution OF the General Council
OF the nation, the name OF Sa,esburg their new
dement, They referred to the statues Of New. York
AMI preyei the passege OF an Act with similar provi.
Ions That they might be allowed TO choose a Town
Clerk, three Peace-Maksrs aud two Matshais. That
the Peace Makers mi sht he authorised 10 try all ofen-
eer, eScep, mu'der which they wished should be l-
To the Territorial Cour ard all civil cases, where the
amount dill not exceed twenty five dollars; and that the
records OF the should be received in evil
dence before Justices of the Peace in al apollo aons
Nr comnu'sory They further a'ked. tina, the
Peace Makers should be empowered TO superntend the
Affairs OF the nation generally.
The latter received by Mr.. Irwin and presented
the last halliday OF the session; late hour to allow
OF any action upon il, aud 1t necessarily referred
10 Tie next sessioo. INorfh~esiern Journal.
The following extract OF letter from an American
gentleman in Parts, 10 gentleman in this city, dated
Par June h. 1880. has hecn handed to us by roli,i
cal opponent for publication. TU. s.. Tel
81 regret TO learn that some person has been so want
ing candor and justice, to have written publish.
~ IN We American papers, letter 10 the prejudice OF
Mr. ltives, our Minister 20 this country
81 have not seen The article to which allude but
understand il him Of want Of attention To his
countrynen, and disposition To- keep himself aloo
rom them, than which no'hng can be more untrue
Mr. and Mrs Rives arrived tece under every POSSIBLE.
disadvantage They had not. l believe a sin gI- per
sona acquaintance in Paris. The localities Of The civ
were unknown 20 them. II was necessary for them
Immediately TO fit up establishment, which was % be
done through the medium Of language with which
they were no, familiar in doing which great care was
required TO avoid mpo ion.
Al sbe same time, they were receiving numerous
v's, not only from own counrymen bs, aI.o
from the diplomatic corps, aud dsting ushed Strangers
Mrs Riyes who ia an 4Ierican mother has been fee.
qnen,ly called upon TO give her personal attention 10
mer children, who have had several attacks of s.vere
iness In addition 10 this, she has given birth TO son
wi hin the last few months
MT Hives was expected by the Governr ent am,
me country 10 enter Immediately upon important
ta'ions, which required much con.iieraton and stu.
~ AMIDST 'hese mul iPiied difficulties aad calls upon
,heir time and attention, il il very probable some let.
cs oil introduction have been overlooked and tina,
,h7 individuals recommended may have fell as il thew
niuJn>t ground tor complaint. So far from Mr. Riyes
othg unpopular among his count ynen will venture
20 assert th the favorable impressions. OF hs
character have IN every instance been confirmed by
PERSONAL acquaintance. In biz public capacity /, is
believed, that IA, Ia. done "a much 10 saw he .,sN
towards he accomplishment Of the object Of his NILSSON
az ms p'ede cessors, since the restoration Of the
feigning family. Notwithstanding the embarrassipp
circumstances above alluded to, the new Minister and
ms aiv nave heen indeatgable in their personal aten.
ana nave given several very handsome entertain
ncu'.; icans say with confidence, that they both nos
sess the undivided esteem of all our coun,rymen 10
whom they are KNOWN -
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