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

quarter designated; but we must inquire. on what au-
thority the writer Of the address declares. that the Ne
goca,ion with Eegsnd relative to the Colonial Trade
has terminated in nothing Our information IRON
from Scotia & the Canadss. speaks dih-ren,
languages Il arms that the treaty oil Commerce 10 pro-
gressiny that Minister Is in his exsr-
tons Ia b,ng Il to close and that doubts existed
either in England. or the North American provinces,
that such treaty would be accomplished in the course
OF the mt We ar. the mutual satisfaction OF both
governments l, Mr.. Holmes had any thing To do in
the compilation Of the Address TO the people II Maine
he must have knowo, that the secret session., spo
ken Of in accordance with the parliamentary rules
of government; aud that the executive informa lion
during this session, was OF such avoa
bls nature the pending negotiation. ~ TO induce
Congre without hesitation, and by unanimous vote
to pass Resolution. empowering the President to use
his discretion In raying and carrying into effect thi,
Treaty. should il be received during the recess; OF
which there existed strong probability. Ii MIR.
Holiness or Mr. Srrague, any other delegate TO Con-
from this State, can ss,ert, with truth. that the
has failed. let them do it, under their pro-
per names; ia duty they owe to their constituents
and il will be expected from them IL there is any
foundation i'm the assertion; otherwise the people will
have sr-s. reason to su.pee, that they are deceived
aud deuded by those in whom they have placed conf
dence, and rev ardsd by their former suffrages.
Maine Inquirer.
The Hartford Times has article the subject OF
the West Iniis trade in wi ch Mr. Clay il justly
sursd for tn. part he had in losing that trade to the
country. Had not the last administration. says thai
paper. attempted to negotiate treaty, but been
tent quietly TO psss reciprocal law accepting the terms
by Gre,t Britain we shouid at this moment be
in possession of the Colonial trade.
" But diplomacy was wanted, and our commerce and
the true interest OF The country we're put in jeopardy to
give fame, II possible, TO Henry Clay The want
ed credit for what he did not deserve and he sacrificed
that trade Ia obtain il. Where was Mr.. Clay when il
was his duty TO furnish instructions to minister al
the court Of 81. James! Eating dinners and making
speeches in the west These the facts of III.
caseneg'ect, culpable neglect, errors and blunders
marked the whole proceeding. in that strange transac
ton. II is one which Mr.. Clay and his friends feel
justly sensible, but it useless for them to attempt TO
pasts the fault. They may declare it 10
injury TO our farmers, our merchants and sailors.
but these men can show wherein they have suffered"
We are happy to perceive by the
from England. that the new King contempiates no
change Of the ministry. We are so, because we
easily imagine that a change, whilst do not believe
would finally Illustrate tho nsgocsons in relation to
the colonial trade and other questions OF interest be-
less seriously reard them The posture Of affairs pre-
vous TO the illness of the King Gan event which ba,
partially interrupted the sotatons avorabls and
we have no reason TO believe that az vet il is other
wise. ALBANY Argus.
Vest India Trade.-We copy tho following article
from tho ST. Andrew, IN. By Herald, of the 9Th
u IL correct, il ia OF considerable inheritance and
we have little doubt ofits accuracy. Salem Gag
LATER-E Confrd-The Eastern Argus OF the
Is portland Me contains tho folio wing oh:
Private letters have been received here from gen
ueman holding oGicidl situation under the British
Government in the United States stating that the
writer had received positive informa ion that the West
India Trade question now settled, and that the
ports will not be opened to the Americans"
IMPORTANT NEWS.
From letter which we have just received from
Easport. from gentleman of respectabilty, make
the following important extract:-
" The porte OF the British w. 1. Islands 10 be
open to vessels of the u States after the Let OF Sp-
tember next. This news 10 received by letters from
ST. Johns. They consider that there is doubt to
the truth of il :"