Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-04-05

oy dealing out little official favors and compliment
70 brace himself by enlistng the gratitude ant
protection of the Press? Does he appreheud Ger
tam Developments from the South of Virginia, and
seeks to psopitiate by 6attery and patronage the
good VIII OF the Enquirer, either to prevent or break
the force of the explosion?
10 those who look deeper than the surface,
this movement of Obadiah's appears no doubt, very
simple matter-yet desire the reader to trust us
that the Reverend gentleman means something, be-
sides what the face of his note purports
TO THE EDITOR OF THE ENQUIRER.
PosT-OFEIcE DEPARTMENT., Office of }
Mall Contracts, 23th March, 1881.
SIR: The Postmaster General with the view TO
promote. so far due regardto the resources ofthe
department will authorize him. the commercial ins.
teIeourse and Importance of Richmond. Norfolk
&C., has entered into contract for the Transportation
OF the mail by Steamboat, between those cities
three times week, each way. during the ensuing sea
aDCe, the mail will
Leave Norfolk every Tuesday, Thursday and Sat-
urday mornings after the arrival OF the Steamboat
from Baltimorc,-and arrive at Richmond same DAYS
by7 p. III.
Leave Richmond every Wednesday, Friday. and
Sunday Mornings, at O'Clock and arrive Mt Norfolk
same days;-and deliver and receive mail at CITY
Polnt each trip going and returning Any letters or
papers deposited IN the Post Office at Richmond, by
10 p NJ: on the night preceding the departure ofhe
Boat, will be forwarded by tins mail.
The Post Master General desires me 10 inforsn Won
OF BIS arrangement, so that you may avail yourself
OF any advantages it will afford, for The more expe
ditious transmission Of papers to Norfolk &c
am, Sir, very respectfully, yours, &c.
o. 3. BROWN.
F. BY letter received day, it is probable
this arrangement will not be fully carried into effect
for some days subsequent to the LIST proxme owing
to the incomplete state of some repairs making TO
one of the Boats at Baltimore during which the
mail by SteaU-boat will be carried twice week
only.
u The news via New York though not so late as
before received by the Mary Catherine at Charleston
is fuller more definite and of high interest AS the
Spring approaches, the indications of immediate war
in Europe, become numerous and more decis-
i've. In Poland it has already commenced beyond
doubt-in the west of Europe the disposition of the
Belgc crown, apart from other exciting causes,
leaves the preservation of peace almost hopeless. If
the French Government accept the tender made 20
lhe Duke de Nemours, second son of the KiDg of
the FRENCH 1t violates the wishes Of the ,nediat inc
powers and tantamount in fact, to the consolidation
of Belg um with France, wonld band England Prus-
STA and Austria in arms. If the Duke of Leuchtcn-
berg Jailed to Napoeon any other than the Duke
de Nemeurs, accepted the psrilous honor France
would resist, backed by the great majority of the
Belgians who desire nothing SO much as a reunion
with that country. The question Is surrounded witt
difficulties, and every contingency seems alnos
equally threatening and faught with war. To this
critical question of the disposition of the Belgian
crown, and as greatly hurryng the natural tendency
Of events TO war; must be added the condition of the
popular mind in Prance-ever emu!otIs of military
glory, painting to difiIse liberal principles and burn
ing to wipe out the memory of 1914 and 1915 and to
reassert French dominion over Europe This is d
general abiding, and constantly increasing cause
which cannot be controlled or removed. In twelve
months, the tri-cnlored flag will revisit the capitals
of Holland and Prussia, and Italy be again pro-
vince of France. Never was that country so formda
ole now-not in the most palmy DAYS of Napoleon
Before her 100000 men in arms inhamed
by the most passionate love of glory of Republican
principles, and of conquest, all Europe NAV well
stand in trepidation. The faults of Napoleon will
teach succeeding rulers of France neither TO war
with the SHOWS of the north, the deadly heats OF
the south.-England has an nsurmonntabie barrier
to conquest in her island pos ton, and Russia in her
trosts; but with their exception believe that two
years will again all Europe under French rule
either conquered or iDtinidaled into submission
Connected with the question Of peace or war, and
the tendency of events to the latter alternative we
beg leave to direct the readers attention to an arti
Gle from Bells Weekly Messenger, publication of
high authority, q an article eloquent and impressive
though deeply imbued with the tone, and the fears
of legitimacy.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.