Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-05-27


ern boundary that of Rio Grande to California, how
soon should we have INSTRUMENTATION almost d..
rect with China and the East Indies Steamboats, OF
500 600 tons can pass at all seasons 10 Natcnochcs
on Red River; thence a railroad might be constructed
in direct line to accessible gorge IN the Missouri
or Rocky mountains, and onward TO any point on the
Eastern shore of the California gulf deemed most ndpl.
sable. Between 30 and 40 millions Of dollars would
comnete this Louisiana aud California railroad, which
if completed would al give New Orleans the com.
nand of the Asatic rade and soon place her on scale
Of magnitude equal to London or Liverpool.
" We may be viewed as chlnerca in thus abiding to
en,brvo schemes; but we firmly believe hope that 10
wears will not have elapsed till this route be III progress
if New Orleans neglect that Intercommunicaton, New
York will soon open one by the Yellow Stone river,
across the same range Of mountains TO the Columbia r..
ycr falling into the Pacific ocean. This latter route
could with equal or greater ease be effected.
As therefore the grand contest for commercial great
ness will hereafter be between New York and New Or
loans the merchants Of both will find it imperative on
them to afford all the facilities OF intercourse ny TRACE
and travel with every part OF the world:
From the Bulletin, same date.)
"The Orleans Greys, considerable portion OF .i'e
company which have just returned from the fioida lei
rlory, appear to be resolved upon carrying OUT hI
work of chastsing those who would inbrue their hanoS
in the blood Of our countrymen. A considerable NUN
Der have Joined Gen Green who leaves to-day win MA
volunteers for Texas and where we ardenty hoFe' ey
will find their arrival the country in The peaceful pos
session of its rightful occupants, tile enemy poweress
and foundation laid for permanent peace security au
Independence They can then change their warliKe
WEAPONS for implements of husbandy, and contributing
to the formation of well-ordered government become
as UPRIGHT and Influential citizens of Texas as they nave
proved themselves devoted lovers Of the free institutions
IF the country they have left. Texas holds out gea
field for the adventurous and en!erprsng population
our States and soon will its vast prarcs be covered
with the habi,atons of the thrifty and INDUSTRIOUS ane
all its vast resources become gradually developed unoe
the fostering care of government administered by Ju
dcious and enlightened men, Civil and lsg1us
will prevail over the restraining edicts OF military ane
nriesy tyranny and raise intelligent people ABOVE
the beSo,ied ignorance ard superstition that the comoi
Cd Efforts of de potic state and church would tasen OF
Them. and give merted rank and elevation among LIE
powcrs of the earth. ,,a;
en- trus-f the Texans will but use, not abuse iei
advantages If they do not have their heads tuIheG'
like wise statesmen improve the success which hel, soi
dcrs have won for them there is no denable limit 10
prosperity Their soil almost garden spot-suscep.U
of any degree ofimpsoyemcnt-and raising conoh ,i
&c The rcheat productions of the Earh-blessea wiz
the most genial Misunderstanding every facility o. wan, aux,
tIansporation-th country pierced with rivers, I
their coasts extending along the Gulf Of me5lco, VIVA
can prevent them from enjoying sort OF fafao.se VI
Earth If they will recollect how necessary 70 s..
inv with moderation what they have gained WIN ohos
every thing will 90 right with them; But II is 700 .;
ten true with States, it is with individuals ta'