Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-11-28

We welcome to columns our able, patriotic and
far-seeing correspondent from Germany We had not
heard from him for so long period, that We were
afraid that he had amidst the charms OF Europe forgot
ten his native Stata. We urge him t, 60 on with his
luminous views Of the true sand that our country
should assume. Many Of his most marka5le predc-
tons, made year ago, have been verified 10 the very
letter HIS position, in the very centre of civilized
Europe, will enable him 10 watch the movements oil
the Old World (and especially The proud Mstess of
the Seas which have bearing, mediate or immedi
ate, upon great destinies-and his keen eye never
wnks when the prosperity or the Liberty of his father
land endangered by the manGuvres OF rival nations,
however steathy their progress, however flatterng
their hone yed avowas Of am ty and good feeling. lie
cam moreover render much service TO his country by
spreading before the people Of Europe just views OF the
action OF our Stale and Federal Governments. Unless we
have mistaken his pen, he must have already by numer-
Gus articles in the London and Paris journals produced
great change Of public sentiment IN Europe, with re-
gard 10 the inter absnrdily Of the Federal Government
assuming the State Debts We may UT find room for
one of these communications, in the Paris Observer,
which sheds much light upon our true condition. The
Rev. Sydney Smith, in Eng land may continue to ira
ducc people, and misrepresent our Institutions
bat the truth must in time, find its way The
ter and we know of nothing, that better reflect It's
rays The whole of Europe than the strong mnd of
Agricoll Let him continue the good work, which he
has so successfully undeitken II will do his country
great service and be to himself continual source OF
grateful pride and pleasure.
The Texas and Oregon questions are assuming IN
creased mportance-and as Congress should have oil
possible light TO aid its momentous deliberations, we
would be thankful if the Globe would find room for the
communication Of "Agricola. We cannot go with
him in his gigantic scheme Of railroad TO the mighty
West, by the General Government; but his facts are
remarkable, his positions strong and clearly laid down,
and present the people Of the United States grand
coup dqil of what future destiny may become, with
the expansive power Of liberal institutions and The
4 Dat fha poHa Of
correspondent are much more able and lucid than
any thing say, that at once refer our readers
TO his letter. In connection with this subject, We intro
duce the following interesting article from the New
York Sum
"Late and important from Oregon.-The intelligence
from Western frontier which give below, is OF
the most interesting and important character. VIII
the Government feel itself called upon to exert
its authority and its power, in defence OF It's cltizens
Can it longer delay to assert and TO vindcae It's right OF
dominion over of the farest and most interesting
portions OF our country? We have frequently stated
our firm belief that British Government agents were
in daily violation of the convention Of non occupancy
concluded in 1878, but we certainly did not suppose
that their proceedings would soon assume The bare
faced aspect which this selling upon the lands, selling
il out by lots appears bear We need not ask of
readers an attentive perusa Of the following account
of this audacious transaction which copy from the
Springfield (lnois) Journal, of the 9th inst II is
simple and concise relation Of facts which must excite
feelings Of the warmest Indignation in every American
heart. The intelligence is brought by Mr.. VIM. SUIT
tom who left the American settlement, 1.-THE Wallame
Falls. about the middle of May last
"He was three months in reaching the settlement
on the Missouri and is the bearer Of petition (and
other papers) to the American Government from the
residents of Oregon Territory, asking the Government
TO extend the laws and jurisprudence of The Republic
over that interesting Territory. Mr.. S. met the cara
van of emgants on the route, which has before been
noticed by US, as also two smaller partles bound for
Oregon. He speaks Of the settlement as prosperous
healthy-that The soil, although not equal in fertility
TO ours yet producing crops Of wheat, barley and
OATS Emigran,s with moderate expectations, indus
trious frugal, and moral, likely to do well. No
money in circulation but trade is by barterno law for
the collection Of debts, but debts always paid.
town is growing up at the falls of Wa'lamet Doc.
tor Mclaughlin, the British Commander Of Fort Van
couver, claims the site by right of discovery,
having established post there some years since
He has laid out town, and is now selling lots,
giving deeds, &c, &c. He warns American citr-
gems not 10 interfere with his cllms The American
sc rs are much perplexed by bis interference the
! South side Of the river. The Wallamet furnishes an
immense water power suitable for machinery. Two
gris and mills by this time built at that place
one owned by Dr. Mclaughlin, who, by means OF his
great wealth, is determined break down the Amer
can owners Of the other mills The settlers are pa.
TENT expecting the United States 10 protect the rights
| of her own citizens in her own territory Wheat,
which is the principal crop raised for sale, is worth
about eighty cents per ushel at Fort Vancouver This
price is not paid in money, but in goods, at low rate
Money will not purchase goods as low by ~ per cent
as wheat or beaver skins MIR Sutton IS so well satis.
fed with the country, that he designs 70 return and
spend his DAYS there. If emgrants should continue TO
pass into Oregon for few years, as rapidly as they
have the present year. the people will soon be able to
protect themselves from the raPacily Of the British