Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-11-26

LIPoNA, Oct Goth, 1880.
GeRtiemen:-Nothing could be pleasant to my
feelings than the occasion offered by your polite in
vi'a,ion 10 meet my friends at BALL previous TO my
departure for Europe. The ties which exist between
us are of nature not to be easily broken.
This, Gentlemen, is the land of my adoption. have
been among the first pioneers OF the Middle District Of
as by magic, in the bosom OF the wilderness. have
seen the members composing delightful society, ar
rive one by one from their distant homes-and would
be Impossible for me, in whatever situation may be
placed to forget the strong feelings which all this has
/ excited.
When first came TO the United States my object was
TO live under government whose laws in accord
ance with my political principles-his very soon found
TO be the case, beyond my most sangune expectations
But what was not prepared for, found among you
most pleasant and enlightened state OF society," We
~ soon found friends, dearly beloved any ever
had-and lastly, contracted those ties, i'll which, our
tair countrywomcn are apt TO ensave Until
few days past, had not the most distant notion that
would ever leave yeur neighbourhood but events as
glorious as unexpected, in my native land, compel
me TO 90 there, to attend TO private businessmy
present intention is TO be back among my friends, in
less than year-l cannot, however disguise from my
SELL That while abroad such events may take place, as
would render il, for impeuons duty, 10 quit for
number OF years, my quiet and snug place OF retire
ment and launch again the busy waters of the world
The state OF Europe in fac, is such, that il becomes
dnty, no. only far every Frencbman, but for every
member OF the great republican party of the world, of
that party, which since the American Revelation mtrs
particularly, hos been conendag against every kind OF
oppression, frankly and sincerely, to rally round AMI
support the present government OF France without
permitting any small differences OF opinion family
iseings, to create any dsuniou OF which the common
en'my would proh-These gentlemen are the prnci-
pies which you know ! profess, and which see with
unfeigned deliRh; that you approve o.
10 not know thaI will he cal-d act up TO them,
but II that be the case hope not to deceive your
kind expectations.
Any day You my seIect.wl suit my convenience.
Permit me gentlemen, TO express through your COM
mi'tee, TO my f-low ci'izsns nv gratitude for tbes
lively marks OF their sympathes and pieass accept Tor
yourselves my best respect and wishes for your happi
ness Your servant and frisnd,
ACHILLE MURAT.
r. X. Call, T. Brown, +. r. Bsuon d. b. Macomb,
C. Aus'in L'wis II. w. Bradeo, J. X Campbell,
w. Is Nuiaii, L. Lockern1n, Committee.
The decision Of Judgs Randal in the ease Of Forbes
& Co will be publi-he can obtain copv.
Its great length precudes the possibility at Inserting 1t
in COLUMNS shall tn reore be- rn1er the neces-
SHY OF publishing II in pamphlet form. A.
ed displays great abour and research and places the
principles. on which tn depended, clear and
comprehensive view. decision in 'hls case, either
for or against the petitioners, daily becoming more
necessary to The prosperity of this section of Fords aud
whatever may have been said with regard to Colonel
whites agency In procuring the passage OF the law
VldOg Tor its settlement, his most inveterate enemies
must now acknowledge IhAt this OF his most
praise worthy acts.
In the progress OF the trial. the peopIs have az en- that
1t was conducted strictly legal principles; that the
petitioners were allowed to claim new rights under
TINS law, Notwithstanding all that was said 10 the
contrary during the last election The objects for
metly urged against the employment of Col White as
counsel ceased entirely when the nature of the law for
the adjudication OF The is understood. The provi-
slon' were OF general nature like those Tor the adud
cation OF similar in Missouri and int aided as
formerly represented, to apply 10 particular case.
why then should we deny any individuals the benefit of
such talents a. they can procure when they seek JUS
hce in our courts? We see reason, especially when
we consider ths the United Sites have the means of
employing legal talents, squal to those Of Col White
Tor we presume il is not the intention OF Col Whites
enemies to pay him lhs compliment implied by
tTarv suppo.itio
Whatever may he the issue Of this case, it, prompt
decision is important TO the set lers the purchase.
should the decision Of this be sustained by the su
preme court, Congress will M doubt, grant pre-smp-
ton right TO all settlers the land previous the time
OF The hnal adjudication Of the But il the
should happen. the injury that will occur the settlers
VIII only be increased by delay. no.