Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-31


"Col Kelley, commanding detachment IN the East
indies On The discovery of mutny in one OF his bat
,alons fomened by The nntive officers ordered the
troops Immediately under arms, and assembling pf3
or dTumhead martini, seized al the head OF his
battalion The person of the native commandan' ana leu
him 10 instant trial; and, on conviction oil Inc accused
by the court, winch followed, ordered The offender,
without any time for preparation for 80 awful an enc
to be blown away from gun. This timely execution
struck such terror through the ranks that no punish
men, was necessary 10 break the contcracy, the body
Of the munees beng aifrghied from their purpose py
the fate of their hcad."-Speetaior
MARIxEs.-The late tragedy board the Somers,
proves that adequate guard OF Marines cannot DC
dispensed with on board vessels OF war. we hope lhal
hereafter more importance will be attached 10 this use
tu but neglected corps and ha, theorists in Office Will
have more respect for experience than for their ne"
tangled nolious-Ib
o. Dirs- We hear from various sources, that Gen.
Cass resigned instantly upon learning the ratification
OF the British Treaty, decmlng his presence IN Paris no
longer honorable TO himself, or advantageous to the
country. |, is slated also thu, he demonstrated ear
nesy againat The conclusion of any treaty, unless the
British Government explicitly renoEnced therein, the
od!ous pveeuson of search, which il has claimed in
manner So arrogant and offensive TO the honor and
rights Of the U. S. II reported, also, that hs lndg
naut remons.rapce led 10 warm correspondence with
the Secretary OF State Great curiosity is felt to see
this spondence, which we trust will be promptly
There is rumoT, also 10 which attach LEGS faith,
that Gen. Cass, who is now in Washington, has de
cned the offer of The Department OF Slate, and that It
is coniem pn,ed 10 send Mr. Webster TO London, trans.
ierring Mr.. Everett 10 Paris. Toujours pcrdri1' We
think that the 'Secrelary Ncgotaior will find no re-
sidence so comfortable London.-B.
Mn STEVENSON defending MIR. Stevenson from
unworthy attacks, which absurd as they are I'M
just, ,hc Richmond Enquirer pays merted tribute to
The diplomatic services of that gentleman. MIR. Ste
venson represented his country d, the Court OF ST.
James, at critical period, and failed TO vindica'e
her rights and interests with distinguished zeal and
ability. The character which he maintained abroad
as we'll as the talent and patriotic spri. with which he
performed his highly responsible duties, won Tor him
no; only the appreciation of The Government by which
he employed, but the applause of the candid and
The intelligent Of oil parties. The petty attacks with
which he is assaulted at home, ore characterized ty
equal ignorance and levolence. "ls party ePlrit,
excaims the Enquirer with just Indignation, alwaysto
be bnd and iniurIaed as to shat nut The hight Oh
truth, and deny justice 10 political opponent -Io
NORTH CARcLIxA ELEcrIos.-The election 10 the
Senate Of Mr. Haywood, gentleman of high character
and acknowledged talents, has pu, an end to The pain
fu difference which divided the councils OF the Demo
cratic party in The Legislature Of North Carolina MIR
Haywood replaces MIR. Graham, gentleman CT whom
II is but Just say that his unable disposition, honor
able department. and intelligent devotion 10 business,
have secured for him the esteem and regard of all par
lies in the Senate 10.
GovERyoR or ylRGISIA-The election Of MIR. Me.
Dowell, as Governor of Virginia, By 50 decisive vote
Of the Legislature, highly eratyi.y, inasnuch as
il is most worthy chnice and proof Of The harmony
vhch pervsdes the Re publican party in The O.d Do
nin,ou Mr.. Mcdowell is gentleman Of fine Ia.
cn,s and of The highest cbaracier-merits winch are
universally conceded to him. lie is n brother in-law
o. Nj. Benton, Of the u S Senate, and OF Mr.. Pres
tor the late Senator from South Carolina il pess-
ing 10 find go LIBERAL tribute es THAT furnished IN
Wig paper, the Norfolk Herald 1t is not, however,
more liberal than just-B.
Ono SENATOR The reelection CT the Hon VIM.
Alien 10 the Senate Of he S. by the Legislature OF
Ohio is very gratifying result oil The late Democratic
triumph in Ohio. Mr.. a received 63 votes, and l'hos
Esine "a. One Of The principal motives Tor The Ken.
ucny demonstration in Ohio, was TO defeat this saunch
md able Republicans, and 10 accomplish the election oil
the repudicted member of tile Harrison Administration;
more popularity known as the Coon Skia or Guu0tine
Cabinet ID.
Missouri SEyaroR.-The Richmond Enquirer thus
handsomely and justly notices the reelection OF Sena
Tor Linn:
sOn the 22d ult, the Legislature elected Dr..
Lewis Linn Senator Of the U S. for six years from
The 4h March next. lie received on joint vote I'D ont
Of 12oa compliment justly due 10 this really hoaora-
BE and accomplished man"
Though ardenily devoted, in word and deed, 10 his
principles and party, DR. Linn has the singular good
fortune, ('the elements are 50 mixed up in him., 10
enjoy HE attachment aud esteem OF all parties, both
here and al home. Had his election depended upon
The votes CT Congress, We believe Ina! he might have
obtained lie almost unanimous snifrage.-Io.
The Civil end Diplomatic Appropriation bill has
foa;ed rapidly through the two Houses. friend Oh
served TO us, tha, fortunate for the DipoTiasis
that they were in the came boat with The members Of
CoDsress.-U
Among the yisers in Washington, We are happy 10
meet our late able and esiimabie minister to Mexico,
The Hon. Powha,an Ellis. We had some opportunity
10 knox the manner in which tina, gentleman performed
his highly responsible duties at period OF no ordinary
difficulty and ha, lie enjoyed The entire confidence aho
appreciation of his Governmental.
GovrRsoR's ELEcrlos-Il oliorcs us great satisfac.
lion 10 TO readers the election of James
Mcdowell ESQ, on Thursday last, TO the high office
Of Governor orhe for three years from
and after The FIRST Of January next. better selection
could not have been made, more acceptable 10
the great mass of the people of Virginia. With an
ability fully equal the di.charse of all duties apper.
tanning to the Office, with devotion to the best inte
rests of the State, unsurpassed by any other man in
her limits-and with stern and unbending decision
equal 10 every occasion; may expect 10 see wise
vigorous, and patriotic administration of The Govern
meni for The next three years.
Considerable discussion took place on the occasion
and shall endeavour TO lay the debate before
readers, as shall receive full report, which
will we trust be in time for next paper The old
stalking horse of Abolition again brought upon the
Stage Dy oapteih on"ueh "a HiilaHsouie, anu Ileul
Taylor of Norfolk Borough, who have command OF The
wing forces in the House of Delegates gentlemen
celebrated the State over for uncommon talents e1ces
sivc charity and lberaliy, noble and elevated
Of justice, and Of them Al least has satisfied the
Legislature that he particularly well informed
10 The history OF the pnbc The State. But their
opposition would mol avai!-Mr Bic Dowel wa elected
most triamphant!y, The annexed vote sufficiently
dsmonstfates.-PaRey Star.