Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-08-10
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1t is astonishing, that if Mr. Slevensons appearance
at the coronation "showed degree of vulgary which
has been the unipersal lalk of the British Metropolis
tn Correspondent of the " .Nt,cs should have been
ths only person to give it currency. The London Cor
respondent Of the Charleston Courier speaks in very
different strain. He SAYS:
"No wonder that the English people should be enthu
sastic IN their applause at such exciting moment,
when even Americans found themselves carried away
by the force of their feelings and joining in the cheers
which so enthusiastically greeted the youthful Queen
on her way 10 end from the Abbey. The establishment
OF the American Minister if OF less gorgeous and i'm
posing appearance than those of the representatives Of
many of the crowned heads Of Europe nevertheless
in perfect keeping with the transformations and repub
lican habits OF our countrymen. Mr.. Stevenson and
his lady, who rode in of these carriages.
companied by MIR. Van Buren,, Of the President
whilst his Secretaries and attaches occupied another If
we might judge from the cheering of the people whilst
the procession was passlng, should say that the
Duchess of Kent, the mother Of the Queen and her
ce the Duke OF Sussex were the most popular of the
Royal Family.
1.-THE Examinations on the night of the Coronation
were indeed upon splendid scae-and until very
late hour OF the night, the entire population Of the city
and It's vicinity appeared 10 be in motion 10 witness
them Carriages Of all descriptions in requistion,
and as high as ten guness paid for the use OF one
for the night The west end Of the town shone most
consplcnonsiv in this tribute to the suspicious OCCASION
although Guild Hall the Banks the East India House and
other public buildings in the City, presented Of the
most splendid OF those the west end that the Count
Sebas'ian the French Minister, in Manchester Square,
and that OF Marshal Sou The Special Ambassador, in
Portland Place, were the most beautiful Our Minis
ter. Mr.. Stevenson, who resides Immediately opposite
the Marshal, in Portland Place. had colossal Ea.
gle, graspng in its tnlons the olive branch and the
arrows, and bearing the national motto, 'E PuriJus
Caum, with large radiaed letters v R. either side
these brilliantly lighted with gas, produced very
fine effect. Not to be behind the resi- the inmates Of
the House where we lodged, (mosly Americans) which
is in the immediate vicinity Of the above, had caused
In ha ntoHr
the hand. supporting the British standard with the
Goddess Of Liberty the other. sustaining that Of the
United States, and both supporting laurel wreath in
the centre of which the letters V. r. and upon
scroll below, the words Peace Plenty and Prosperity
The Editor of the New York Herald repeats the idle
story about MIR. John Van Burens misson-and the
Baltimore Chronicle repeats after the Hernld lie as
serts it as san absolute fact that young Van Buren,
arrived here n congrauatory mission 10 the young
Queen on her approaching caronation DC, &c
SIT seems however that young John mission not being
authorized by the Laws and Constitution of The United
States is kept secret here. This matter has been full
ly explained to the Queens and John figures in
the newspapers, balls, &C. principally his respon
sbity On the evening Of the ball the beautiful Queen
expressed wish 10 talk to him, and john am told ac
quilted himself very well, and made great impression
her Majesty"
The Albany Argus contradlcted The whole fable some
time ago-and since understand from the best au-
thority, that Mr. John Van Buren, has gone to England
some professional business connected with the claim
10 bubble and draw the Fancy instead OF Facts
CURSORY SKETCHES.
The ~ y. Star g yes Us one Of lis airy specuations
the South II denies that there has been 'either d.
recty indirectly any intercourse with Mr. Van Buren,
(and Mr. CdihOun or that there is any personal po
cal understanding between ,hem, &c So far, have
doubt the Star is in The riGhtlt proceeds say that
"Mr Calhoun considers Mr.. " B ;. hopeless, DC
And then the gist Of the plot at is probable
that MIR. Calhoun des cns TO take advantage Of Mr. Van
r..I.
they called, and concentrating the power of the
South for the succession Joined TO what Mr. V Buren,
is supposed 10 command in the North, taking V Sub
Treasury or divorce scheme, which, not from political
but commercial Objects is rather popular in the South
If such be Mr. Calhoun calculation agree with the
Stor that events will prove its utter allacy the
Star is mistaken in supposng that Virginia, n Carolina
&C. &c, are going for Southern President" AS the
signs the Republicans Of the South will 90 again
for Mr. V Band that they will be convinced of the
cesstv of uniting their ranks in his avorThe Star
ser,s that Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island
Connecticut. ~ York. n. Jersey Delaware, Maryland.
Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio Indiana and Mississippi lrW
not vote for him. and may confidently add Pennsylva.
MIA This is the Wing cant-and the only difference be-
tween The Star and the other presses is that with
reckless audaciy, than the Of them. Whatthey
wish to consider probable, the Star afirms certain
They all count without their host. The last Msdsoni
and appeals TO also in The came key pediots that
Mr. V. Buen carry y. ork again nor Pennsyl
vania &c. Maine, Connecticut Jersey Louisiana,
and even ventures to include the Old Dominion. We
smile al this last suggestion We do not hesitate 10 say,
that Mr.. Van Buren, will carry Virginia against the
Wing Candidate, and the N. Bank, any day-nnd
doubt any man sagacity or Information which makes
such idle calculations
The Star and the Madsonian far pull together that
they both opposed 10 Mr. Van Buren, The apparent
difference at present between them Isl that the Star goes
for Wing candidate-but the Mad somian affects per.
suade US, 'to bring forward candidate who has
committed himself TO The abominable doctrines Of
the Loco Focos, &c, &c. Will the Madisoniun be
pleased 10 point out the Republican candidate who is
strong Mr.. Van Buren,? We know no such man-To
call for any other candidate u.s. therefore rdcuou The
issue is to be between Clay with the National Bank and
Van Buren, without t-And upon this issue,
tina, there is in the Heavens that the aladi
sonan will CO operate th the II Y Times and perhaps
the Cincinnati Republican in supporting MIR G.. TO this
compile 1on they will probably last-nnd how.
the Madsonian and the Star and the Wing presses
may to differ at present; however the former may
talk Of its distinct political organization Of it's
candidate the probability is, that "bowever nice is the
line which them a!pesent, they will al last be
found in the same ranks, contendng for Henry Clay
President Of the U. S.
AS for what the Madisonian says of u.s. have for
come time sbowed in submission separation between
usswhch be avoided" II has carried its opposi.
ton the Sub Treasury far TO denounce Mr b,
and declare against him We on the other hand hare
seen the precipce which The Madsonian stands and
from which it rapidly falling into the abyss of Whigsm
We differ with Mr. V. on the Sub Treasury; but ad
here every respect TO the ground ofthe SPECIAL
winch we nave taheb OF
sage We have opposed the Sub Treasury. (lhe only i'm
poriant question which we have differed with The
Administration We still 90 for the Special Depose
system On this point we have "givcn in (our) ad
hesion the powers that be. But with this exception,
we have supported Mr. Van Buren-and will no, fall
into the arms of The Wings Clay and the National
Bauk-but avoiding all further discussion, which may
arise from the starting of "Ne,o Canddae, will at
tempt keep party together, that may contribute
to defeat MIR. Clay and the monsrous institution of
which he has become The champion.
The Madsonian pursues oslensibly different policy.
If il runs third candidate, it will ultimately join the
Wing Party, which we deem the most probable by TAX
ing votes enough from Mr. V. Buren, indirectly assist to