Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-11-26
NORFOLK Nov. 81.

;: NORFOLK. Nov. 81.
} From, tie Souh.-The Yellow Fever has played sad
ravarps al ST. Augustine On the 9ih died Lieut. Benz
Poole. Sd Artillery U s.A; The l2ih Lieut. Rowley
s. jennings 81 Artillery; and the 18th Passed Mid.
| shpman William Scandrett Smith, whose death IS re-
ported under obituary head.
On the l5h the 81. Augustine views reports that TIE
fever disappearing but adds that two three new
cases had occurred three or four days previous.
The Express rider between Fort Mcanopy and Fort
King reports that the Sth three men were attacked
by The Indians near Mcntosh's plantation, one OF
whom was killed and The others, though wounded es
capped
Died, at ST. Augustine, on the 18Th inst ;, Of Yellow
Fever, in The 23d year of his age, Passed Nitshpmnn
William Scandrett Smith Of The U States Navy Thus
has another gallant spirit fallen in The unfortunate Fio
da war This young man left Norfolk in the steamer
Ponsett during the last summer, and none babe ialre
than he reap the rewards of his profession and be stay
and suto hi, rsnable parents no reside In our 30
rough. He had been i'll and supposed 10 be con
vapscent, when a sudden relapse proved fatal the
hopes of his friends. He is son OF Major Charles II
Smith of The U. S. Army -.lorfoh Beacon
CAEADA.-Rumors about The union Of the two Pro-
vInces assuming definite and distinct character.
The Montreal Courier does every thing but assert that
resolutions laid before the Special Council by the Co
vernon General in favor Of uniting the Provinces have
been adopted without hesitation, and that Monday
they 10 be Gent to Upper Canada. Under favor,
without DISTINGUISHING the French population which is
oul of the question: other mode Of neulrasng
the French interest in the Lower Province.
MIR. d. B. Viger, arrested under Lord Durhsms ad.
mnisraton. was offered release on his finding bail
This he declined TO do, and has made application for
unconditional release 10 the Governor General
That officer declines offer any better Than his
predecessors, and Mr.. Vger has al length complied and
is at large on ball.
II We copy from the Richmond Enquirer an article
from able pen, the subject Of the Marine Corps
in which the claims Of that gallant of The public
defence and the necessity of its augmentation set
forth in strong light We feel that cannot strength
en- the argument which the writer adduces and
add wish that the subject may receive the prompt at
lenon Of Congress The perncinus influence of the Ma
Wy Commissioners has been felt by this corps, well
as by the Navy generally. We hope, however the days
Of this Board numbered and that the rtalory steps
taken las; session. for It's abolition or new organization
will be followed up by prompt and decisive action, so
soon as Congress meets. We commend "Virgina" 10
the attention ofour readers redericksburg .3rtna.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 10 AT meeting Of Delegates
from the Third ngressional District Of Maryland held
yesterday afternoon at the Court house in Baltimore,
James Moores, Esq of Hartford county, was unanimous
ly nominated Delegate to the Harrisburg Conven
ton Resolutions were adopted expressive Of the pre-
ference Of the Wings of The District for Henry Clay
but declaring at the time, determination 10 abide
The decision OF the Convention -Chr0n
General Scott passed down the Lake this morning on
board the steamboat Buffalo
The rumors of Patriot movements begun contem
plated on the Frontier in opinion altogether
groundess Tine lessons of Prescott and Windsor are
not forgotten Should The standard of revolt be raised
in Canada by the p"ople of these provinces with the least
prospect OF maintaining it, then doubt hundreds from
ihis side would flock TO it. Bnt there will be
Qnxoc expeditions TO Cana la from this side pre-
sent Ciesel0nd Herald.
The Burlington Qowa) Patriot announces the deaf }
in that place. OF the Hon VIM B Conway, Secretar
of The Territory, after illness of about week He
died on the 9Th inst
EXCHANGE or CIvILiTiEs.-The New York American
behalf of the Banks Of that city, tenders 10 those OF
Philadelphia their orhearance and aid TO enable the lat
ter 10 return 10 cash payments; TO which hr u States
Gazette eplies that Philadelphia will when she
gets ready, and no thanks 10 New York for her hollow
professions.