Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-12

HcW seTVICc WHICH uppolnted,
through the confidence reposed in him the Minister
of the Marines who well aware how greatly ryicc
such this, will require the efforts good will of the
Inhabitants of eur colonies Monsieur dc Mackau,
young as he is for the elevated station which he holds
oui marine, will be fully equal have doubt all
the cxgences of the active duty he has upon
himself To bring into play the resources which
West India colonies able afford in time Of
war leader mus, be popular, vgilant and experienced;
and IN these three points of view Mons de Mackau is
the best person government could have selected under
circumstances, by which our windward islands may be
required To protect the that surround
then from those formidable privateers, which during
the late rendered the resistance of enter
prsng colonies so happily conspicuous.
(fr0m Gaiigadni's Messenger, Dec.
letter of the 27ll ut from Moptreu il Says Our
coast is in state of agitation. Aeonsdcrable levy of
men for the navy is being made in all the maritime ar
rondissements We do yet know the number, but
The administration deoins every effective man, from Is
TO 81 years OF age, who has not yet served"
(from The HdpTe Journal, Dec I'D
ne Ministry Is desrous OF appearing before the
Chambers, ready 10 face all the consequences of the
amendment of Valazc, the American question. The
papers OF the different provinces announce, that prepa
rahons tor defence going in ports. Arma-
mens are in vigorous progress of equipment at Brcst
ana ioulon eves of sailors in the Of ogan
zaton on all the coasts of France Besides the fleet
placed under the command of Admiral Mackau, fifteen
oil smaller vessels will be disposed to be ready for
sea at the shortest notice
The Courier refers of its late articles on the
iauve forces of the French and American navies; by
which appears that France could ut the present mo.
ment oppose to America II9 vessels of war; while the
case OF war, precautions would be requisite against
other satisfactory state that in six months
Time, considerable number of vessels could be fitted
out Thus, IN the port of Touon alone there are aoat
and dsmantled, the following vessels 3 three
1.-TWO deckers total ships OF the line 10 frgatcs
vees, briggs 10 other light vessels rs transports 3
steamboats, total g. The number of vessels dsantied
IN The Atlantic ports is still considerable, GER
tainy the United States cannot produce half the numbcr
OF vessels that France put sea.
The Courier further states contradiction 10 another
Journal, that the French ships are fully equal to the
American In construction and equipment that there is
perhaps nerority in the composition their
but that the officers have theoretical than
those OF the United States and that their experience
al least equal The Americans know this, aud the rup-
nre between the two powers will probably be prevented
by this from terminating in hostilites.
The Quotdienne again returns 10 the American oues.
ton, and gives as it's opinion conjecture that the Nil
nsters will go before the Chambers with complaint
that the amendment requiring satisfactory explanations
from America, is not sufficiently explicit being ell
understood that the comment will in this case be the
opposite of the text This expedicn is quite in keep.
ing with the habits and of the doctrinaires f.
rs rather extnyagan to be sure but the present dav
the chances of probability after the impossible are in
favor of the absurd
The EcIairexr of Toulon of Nov o5tb con,oirs ,ho
following article: wy
IL we are well informed, Geographic express has
brought orders 10 the maritime project complete inn
medaiely on establishment the ships OF the line
"a guns and Scipon 81 and the frigate Arte
mise of 52 The express further states that t6esc shins
are destined to make part of the squadron observations
According TO all appearances this squadron to rendez
vous on the Ocean and 10 hold itself ready against
The Americans.
We approve with all hearts this measure TO which
our wishes have long pointed, and which have re-
commenced at least eight months ago II will arouse
all our maritime popnlaon and give them understand
that, from this day forth, every must hold himself
prepared for war. Let not France regret the money
which THIS war Will cost her Our claims redress are
as clear as demands perfectly Just and rea-
sonabe; and if the be conducted with all the ygor
that may be expected from such leader as Admiral Du
PEREZ success is certain At all events we cannot pre-
pare ourselves too seriously soon Ii on this
account that we appoye the which has just
0Rt q gnI naHn nm and a HAT,
the whole fleet.
The American of the 9th inst contains the following
details OF the movements i'm the port of Brest - The
TIgates Ddon and Ierpsichore have been put upon the
war establishment by the completing of their Crews
Yesterday, the fifteenth permanent company embarked
on board the ship of the line Jupiter whose crew will he
increased to 500 The so gun ship Iona and the SAINT
reria are being rapidly fitted The ships Ddon AL
ler, LOIRE and Recherche will sail ON the st IN
wind. Great numbers of seamen daily arrive at Brest
The Censeur of Lyons has the following 1.-THE Sar
dinian hon, whose destination is NOT vet known xv;
be composed OF five GO gun figaes three frgates from
"a to %; soop, cutter, two briggs, and six gun boats
levy en- 'nasse of seamen has been made The of
Piedmont from Nice 10 Spezza which includes all adults
between Is and 10 years"
Toulon journal has given series of articles main
tanning tna The American navy must have the advantage
over The French in actions ship with ship states that
the navy of the United States composed of
seven ships OF the lne of "a guns of which is arm
ed and equipped six commissioned in ports &c making
in all 30 vessels but have reason belle We this ace
count incorrect, and at this the United States
have go ships of different rates at sen or in mort be
editor then states his belief that this number is INSULT
cient TO compete with France but admits however that
fTSate 10 frigae the advantage ecessary be with
The American. The article concludes by enumerating
the amount of the French force.
81 SIS ~
letter from Antwerp says 1.-The Insurance com
panIes OF Antwerp have given orders their agents
speeding assurances against the dangers of war; we are
assured they have forbidden such or at
hxed The terms which they would 10 under
take them. IS Standard.
Gen. Sebastana, and the Charge d'Afaires from the
ed hnutF to ,.. Ill
of Trade..3ibOH.
PoRrUGAL.-Advices from Lisbon To the 10Th inst
announce that the Queen of Portugal had found il ne
ccssary to change her Ministry. The Duke of Tercera
sun retains the command Of the troops, and Pamela
(ahough out of the Ministry the terms with
the Marquis Louis the expected Premier The inl,ne-
date cause OF the dismissal of the late Ministry is said TO
be IN consequence Of the Queens having through their
advice placed four military officers on the reduced half
pay because they had neriered, the popular side in
the late elections.
The Siamese twins have arrived in Paris
letter from nlellige merchant in Paris receiv
ed on wednesday, says -" think that the American
hHalr Is extremely serious, and however absurd am nv
no means satisfied we shall come to blows The
TWO Governments seem 10 have formally taken M
teir respective positions in such way that one or other
must recede TO bring about an amicabe Arrangement
You know enough OF jackson TO able TO Judge yourselr
WHEELER he IS likely To do so; for my part rather ex
Pec biD to huri another violent message at our
AS To our Ministry, retracon woud be as much as s
existence Is worth for any trucking would be doubly
oono&lous now That the windy aud arrogant language
OF Americans among others of Barton who ana lilies
the Petensons of Government as snagitio,s has
excited good deal Of irritation here NV last hope
therefore IS, mat the matter be allowed to drap on
painfully but without collision until time and douceT
president may soiicn it down . Times