Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-03


largely from the Presidents Message, and comments
upon II IN liberal and just spirit
Ih' important document occupies four five columns
of the American papers, and have selected such por-
tons Of 1t conceived would be interesting to our
readers This exposition of the flourishing condition Of
the ncighboung republic We have read with much atcn-
ton, and confess have never pcrised one of
these state papers with equal satisfaction Free from any
inflated 0cinpta effect, assertion of the
superiority ct American Institutions, ttraccs in neat and
pcrSpicuous Language the rapid rise Of this ourshng and
fast increasing republic TO the high rank it enjoys
the seaie OF nations and in tone of deep religious cling
osc-ibcs all hoHor the Being who has bountifuy con-
crred such manifold blessings upon the country The
opening paragraphs of The Message expressed in very
beautiful language and bear evidence Of very superior
mind In the person who penncd the document
The next extracts we have taken from the Message
those which have reference 10 the relations now sub
sis'ing between Great Britain and the United States In
this portion OF the Message notice is taken of the
ona trade regulations the state of The boundary line
no ION which special message is Promised coniinun-
eating all the documents) the late difficulties al the Ma
to the court OF ST. Jamess We may seize this opportun
y to say that nothing has given pleasure than
witness the friendly intercourse which has of late
subssed between The two countries, and which has done
much towards the rapid obliteration OF uncndy pre-
udices to which former events naturally gave rise Of
which the President speaks, and earnestly hope with
him for the removal of all OF collision which tend e,
estrangc from each other, two nations whohavo every
tive to preserve not only peace but intercourse of the
most amicabc NATURE
The Canadian Courant describes the message as
every satisfactory document, written in an undis-
guisod and manly style" Itquotcs largely from it {:
and upon that part of it relating the public debt
remarks:
The older nations of Europe bur,hencd and pcrplcx
cd by the heavy debts that their respective Urea
of the U. States with theirs, weighed down. as they are
by the immense interest of their debts the distress and
poverty OF their pcope.'-aiddny .irgus.
Mr.. VAN BURLN's CAsE-Somc interest begins 10
he manifested in private circles well as among our
great men, upon The probability OF the confirmation or re-
lection OF Mr. Van Burcn's nomination as Minister to
London. tits known 10 be- win some other of tn. late
nominations 10 high Office before the Senate. There
many members OF that body understand, who arc so
seriously offended at the tone of the instructions given by
that gentleman when Secretary State TO our Minister
at London that they will that ground alone cndeavor TO
procure the rejection of the nomination. Others there are
Member; OF the Senate, who supposed 10 have obcc
tons to Mr. an Buren,, of different nature, but
probably equally influential against the confirmation o..
IN nomination Others, again, who decidedly oppos-
very reason that he be not recalled from his mission APP
pretending harm from him a; home than abroad -
rms latter idea, however, rather spovey than serious
~ thrown out Enough has been said 10 excite the curl
oy OF our readers the issue which we do not
to be able to crafty until after the holdays-Adt. Int
Major Lewis informed this wfitcr that the President
wanted TO give Mr. Dallas embassy relieve his situa-
onbut could do without his being in Congress -
Lewis al o informed me- that Wilkins likewise wanted
an enbassy,'
The above reckless and false statements are from
tho pennsylvania Wing, paper edited by Stephen
simpson. We authorized and requested by
MAJOR Lewis to give the positive contradiction
TO these statements. We should no, have deemed
them worthy of notice, if they had not been taken
up by Mr. Gays organs, beginning with the Nation
al Journal, which we understand is supported and
managed by committee of that gentlcman's partic-
lar friends Globe Dec 81.
Alta State Convention, held the City Of Jefferson
Missouri in the Representative Hall, the 22d uimo
the following pro 'ecdings were had;
(EctTGot from The Je1erSonan RepuJlican)
On motion of Mr.. Scbree,
ResOtrcd, BY the Convention. that Andrew Jackson be
recommended to the people OF this State, suitable per-
son TO bcyo.ed for President of the United States al
On motor, Of Mr.. Gentry Gentry Il was
Resolred, That Richard NJ. johnson be recommended
TO the Convention proposed 10 DO held in Baltimore by the
friends oil President Jackson for the purpose Of nominating
suitable candidate for the Vice Presidency at the next
election as the choice Of the republican party of AIsiour
for that Office.
On motion OF Mr. Birch
Resorc7, That committee of five be appointed to pre-
pare an address to the people Of Missou which was
adopted Mcssrs. Wells, Birch, Tucker, Wood and
West, were appointed the committee.
Resored That this convention approve the designs of
the National Convention 10 be assembled in Baltimore in
May nett for the purpose of nominating suitable person
70 the Office of Vice President of the T. States the Hon
Thomas III. Benton thereupon appointed a Delegate
10 attend said Convention in behalf of this State.
The committee appointed 10 prepare an address 10 the
People OF Missouri reported the same which was adopt-
ed, and 5000 copies ordered TO be printed.
onnoion, the following gentlemen added to the
Central State Committees viz Peter G.. Glover, Beverly
fucker jonathan Holway, Eli Bass and Richard Cave.
The business being completed, the Convention adjourn
ell SINE die ItlOS. KEY NOLDS, Chairman.
M II y. qI SMHIa ana Secretaries.
Mayor of Boston.-Gcn. Sullivan having withdrawn
candidate FOR the A1ayoralty of Boston City, a new
election held the 22d instant in which the contest
was between the Hon. Charles Wells and Cen Lyman.
Mr. Wells was elected by majority Of OF votes.
A CONTROVERSY ADJUSTED.
To the Editor Of the Camden and Lancaster Beacon.
SIR You will obligc by publishing the subioncd
correspondence between General Blair and Governor Mil
Ter, together with the annexed statement which will full
ly explain the upon which the controversy between
these gentlemen has been adjusted.
Your obcdent servant, GEO. McDUFFIE.