Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-08-20
OFFICIAL.
APPOINTMENTS BY TIE PRESIDENT.

Journed
OFFICIAL.
APPOINTMENTS By THE PRESIDENT
RI and ,rih the ndricc and consent ~ me SsHGte
David Hoffman of Maryland, Commssione' under
the act Of Congress to carry into effect the lofveh,a
with the Mexican Republic Of the lth of Apnl, le'
Alexander X. McClung, Marshal of the L. : Tor Tie
Northern District of Mississippi.
COMBINATIONS.
We learn fiom Washington, that the seIaie were
some time Executive session yesterday evening" and
among the Diplomatic Combinations were Tue o.!o"
Washington Barrow, Charge des Affares 70 Lisbon
William Baber Of Georgia, Charge des Ai'i'res 10
Sardinia
Other nominations were confirmed, bnt mosts Of 4
minor character 1t is thought that the Ministerial no
limitations for Russa, England and Austria Will 5e act
ed upon in few days-in the course Of The present
week al the latest-Baitimore Patriot
Sr. Augustine, August Con the oath ut FIVE
Indians visited the plantation of Col. F. r. Sanchez IN
Alachua county, and laid the field, for the Pnrp'e
is supposed, OF killing some one, but they were ~
covered BY black boy, and driven oil by the lev men
with dogs, who happened to be at the plantation
On the 25th or Goth, they plundered and burned
VIM. Townsends place, about II miles from New
Evansville
Upwards Of 100 Indians men, women and children,
have in at Tampa, principally OF Coacooohte :
band Amongst them are some warriors Of sam Jones
party. 1t is believed that the whole OF Coacooehss"
band have come in, required BY him through '"e
that he sent out from has prison at Tampa
Ii is understood that some CT Alcck lusienus'
gee band are affected towards that chci ana ere
wal ching opportunity TO come in-so say Inc Pr
soners. The message now sent by Col w 10 the ~
dams, is, that he has talks for hem-il they come
in they must go TO Arkansas-but he does mol
care whether they lot; for, the pro-
per season arrives he viii catch them and fore them
TO 90, or hang them. They not persuaded 10 come
in but only told this their day of grace and Hey
choose TO avail themselves of ii, well; but Il not -
take the consequences This is the proper way TO tax
these people, and doubt not, will produce good
effect upon them Meantime, scouting parties OF our
troops kept constantly in notion 800 men are now
searching the Everglades in canoes; and two or three
attachments moving by land for the purpose OF CO.
operating with them. The Indians will thus be MADE
know that system of warfare has commenced lha'
will break up their secret hiding places, and allow them
no rest until they surrender.
A RuSAway SLAVE REsToRED.-The brig Mentor,
Trefehen, cleared from this port about eight days 49,
(having taken in cargo of timber al Portsmouth,, or
New York. After being out severafdays, Capt J Dig
covered negro slave " o had been concealed on boaG,
and who proved TO be the property of MIR. WIN. B1i.
nard Of Portsmouth. Capt. T. lhcreupon put abou,
with the intention Of returning to Portsmouth; bu, fall
ing with of pilot boats off the Capes deliver
ed him on board of her, paying the pilot the reward
which had been advertised for his recovery By the ne
gros owner 10 whom he has been safely delivered.
The disposition thus promptly shewn by Capt. Ire.
iehen TO respect laws and the lawful rights OF our
citizens, It is the first instance Of the kind thu, hs'
ever occurred at great sacrifice, trust Will not
be forgotten by citizens be confined 10 an emPy
expression Of appreciation.
Lewis, (the restored runaway says he en,icci
on board the Mentor by the cook, who secreted ana
attended him.-.Norfok Herald, .7ng.7.
INTELLIGENCE FROM CnIxA.-The news from Can
ton BY the Akbar, indicates indefinite continuance
of hos,;iI.ies in China The Emperor with his fghy
snb!imated notions Of imperial power, and with 'ha'
selt-importance which the crouching servii;y 81 "'
lions OF subjects has rendered almost hereditary nl
of his character, dsdains all terms Of paccaon "h
the presumptuous invaders of his empire. lis secrcea
mode OF life prevents him from knowing The real sa''
OF things which he has 10 contend against. O i'f'"
power, he has adequate idea from personal Insqc
ton and the reports which reach his through or
cal channels Of communication do not convey, VI p'
sumo, anything like the actual facts Hence lbs ~
dignation against the unfortunate Keshen, who 10
doubt did the very best he could under the crcusan
ces HIS Celestial Majesty Will probably be uwahrn''
To true OF his condition by the thunder of the B
tish
There seems 10 be present prospect for set,ir'
trade The Hong merchants deal only for cash, and r.
qulre immediate payment even before the teas are -
hvered. The communication of Capt Belcher, ho"e't''
to the British merchants at Macao gives present ass"
ances OF security to traders.
Tue vlsrr To rnr DELAWARE Saturday next .
the day fixed upon for the visit Of the President OF tue
u. S the Heads Of Department, and Members 81 ~"
Houses of Congress 10 the U. 5. Ship Deiauarc, n2~
lying in Chesapeake Bay off the harbor Of Annapolis
The principal object Of this visit is 10 ship we"
prepared for cruise, to examine her interior aran-'
msns, and 10 witness such exercises be come
nently had on such occasion.
AS large number Of visitors would interfere w''',
If not entirely defeat, these objects, reqne-e'
10 state The necessity of the Commanding Officer !"
hitting the admission of visitors that day 10 the re
sIdent and his friends, the Heads of Department ana
Members of Congress, and others who have been spe
clally invited The ship will be open for the 'eefp
ton Of Citizens generally all other days, excepting
Sundays, while she remains off Annapolis.
A special train of cars will leave the Depot IN an
ngton city on Saturday morning next atseven coc'
for Annapolis, for the conveyance of those who MAJ
present their cards of invitation 10 vs, the u , SnP
Delaware. Boats will be provided at Annapolis 10
conveying them TO the ship.-.Nat. Int Of 7huFsalg
NEW EDITION OF TATE's DIGEsT.-smiih 4 Fam
~ have this day published, Digest Of the Laws oi %
which OF permanent character and general operaon
t.aied by Judicial Decisions which added an n6ea Ut
al the the virgins Repeatedly Joseph %
Counsellor Law. Second edition Price, sia IN SHEEP
| sl2 80 IN calf binding. :, ant