Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-02
hNiERIEAN SElEAEE

We have received from their distinguished author Lieut.
Moury copy Of his investigations Of the winds ana cur
r,nrs Of the sea- published BY the authority OF the Secci
~ of the Navy and the Chief OF the Bureau ot Ordnance
and Hydroaraphy. We proud 10 publish such cotnr
ment 10 the work Of native Nir,inan is contained in
Tie following remarks Of the Editor OF the Union The late
Minister to Prussia:
:hjs work is most iayo!aby received by the :c!cnts o.
phluso;hic research in Europe and particularly IN hfn
where the most liberal encouragement - a,FGe6 u
every effort o: the scientific kind In his respect the
KIM III Prussia has Uutopped his predecessors and has
laid The foundation OF character which will stlcvv" he
changes which have marked his policy as political rcior!-i
He has had the good fortune keep ., and ~ his
Iencc Alex HUMBOLDT under whose patronage nothing Ia.
been omitted build uP the institutions devoted TO science
and art This great watches ali that passes in other
countries Hncrng in the accuracy {" those dscr!ln-
tons which separate the good IrOn the bad oil what Is a
prorinr in the great republic Of science and Ana
il should be generally known that not only this wo:E OF
Iirutcnnpt 1laurv is regarded this pushed
an eminent addition The materials OF the practical pipso
phy of the age, that in the departments vi history ana
language. sculpture and poetry, the high lnn"s al M
praise are given American genius. Two years ag" wc
were delighted hear this man declare that mex! To- Ra"He
as historian he placed own Prescott and that in many
of the qualities essential the success Of historical ilng
he considered the latter his equal We trust That the
time is not far distant when the a5os OF Lieutenant Maury
NAV be equally successful and that he will not be disenra
pcd nv tl fear that what he i now doing i encountered by
TOO great mass figures and calculations There are ma
nv minds in the obscrvaDrics and schools o Europe mat
understand them and are aiming ike him extract from
convert them ~ the service o! man.
or tho ,rcai Humboldt himself the Nes" Iu!; Tribune
gives some interesting anecdotes Nj Hcrc German artist
talent in " York; who about to accompany mat strange
genius Mr. T. q. Squie the recalled Charge 10 New Ire
nada his father in erln enclosing letter 10 Ham
bold in which he asked Of that philosopher some niorao
in regard subjects most worthy Of notice 10 be met
with in his projected Mr.. Hrnc the lt'eE, thus re-
plies to his SON in New ork
81 found this great philosopher the amiahle old man
whom have ever mcln word, IN" iIcnd oi Han. a.
OF Nature The mild, clear the friendly TEXTURES sur
rounded with halo OF silver hair made powerful Impress
sion on me and cannot decide whether reference or
an instant affection 10: him. Tie prevailing ie.nG IN my
mind He speaks very fast yet distinctly; h!= VOICE Is
soft and winning his slightly bent stature scarcely @
your mother the sofa, and drew chair !A!as l."
ward me- In answer TO movement "i NINE ne SUI" ~
"nevcr sofas VIII enGcavoT ~ !ccal MS o"
words, as possible: "
"'Pray 60 interrupt me, for my time Is very initGl
only Your son has written me charming pei
ter which has given great pleasure and uiy informs M
about his plans know i!r Sgu!"r and nHi arsad; ac-
quuined with hi undertaking.. have also s'a'n I" lte
King about it, and he IS pleased that Young III "'st
will be Mr. SGuies companion The King has mGrn respect
!uf Nj Squc hrs! !!itic h-"nhd"d c"ii'rf"'~
his reports dimensions .! the amClen amer
lean monuments. Ii is therefore agreeable 10 Ills hc>E
10 find those reports thoroughly confirmed hni lie tahrs
no less interest the undertaking than myself 'u c'''
think how k.cni% everything interests me- "hsa = 20
in" in great distance d;Sc1Ti tor IL NJ" UHiS
and beauties and here Hum5Ot!- clear eyes SAID pi!nr
that would Willingly pr Young again, To d" a. n. mas dnh.
as ii he did already cnoughn wtll-eHfned honnrS
wish could better describe his 4! n:c and yet unprecn
dng expression, which impressed no strongly win me pre-
seucc n great The h!gh"s! degree {" perfection
which Man reac said hc i the Kn""!'d@c q! "hi'
still remains him achieve. have arranged iof you"
SON; liz continued what wish Him - Do TOR M but wall
4 moment. must write something more. Win mat ~
into adjoining ROOM and soon returned WIN Two
volumes smiling he said Ill want 10 write wc!i mus
write very slowly $ ye: these 81 yea's
Il asked whether he desired should give nm TURNER nc
raj hen
PLEASURE he answered, SO hear Them from your own i-'
bu don't write, for then shonlt likely hear nothing.
receive 900 letters ho" should read 'iei "ii!
MANY must necessarily lie unread though tai. troubles mo
You cannot think ho:r many claims nll: upon ne, all
u which am oSrcc.i To answer So" mere axe i i
which rot 40 o'clock this morning 10 write I'M"
very day was Obliged 10 pa? Iar-" amount 81 postage
and for what! piece Of embroidery which expected
To sci M ~ lottery fpr charitable purpose no" IN" d.
sign Of this is pai,worhy ans! therefore ore must d" ~"
favor But shall keep my promise ana send ,"n'F"" "
friendly letter 10 your son most heartily WISE! nm a 10y
tunatc result in whnto"cr he UNDERTAKES 'emnici hI: Of
your promise concerning the palm blossoms. An SAD no
;i1w can describe them mnui"y! II conId Gomy
self wond be hecr able t" i" IT. and again the longing 'r
ncw activity and G." discovery sh"uc ~ NJ eyes men
left him; the halt hour spent III h'- r'iP''y VIII Al
ways remain one the delightful "reminiscences o my
life
The following is portion Of the letter 10 young licne
from Humboldt, the Nesror Of scientific men:
IA, season when unusully active and pr"occu""t
nv dear Herr lIrnc uulY ;tnnE YOU III iw "o!7
for vor very friendly hitter consider YOU fortunate mat
talents nave met win tEDrhpic opipt'i' J." ''FI
sent grand %! the rc:c world "n4 'c Nctcrh-
remains of ancient culture. recommend - you ne c"'e
illustration oi the volcanic peaks as much NOR" important
than that o. the rhysi".unv Ut the rc-ci1al" world "hs
has already been enriched b. the cA;cn$ir" and i""
sketches OF Rugendas Edward Hdeh:ard and He:l'rHaaf
Still thos, great lakes filled with Islands, mist present ma
ny features Of landscape painting ~ regards sc ho
numents lin lucaan timatcmaIl and Nica'"s"a) ihsfe Is
great lack Of illustrations which preserve IL" correct pro-
portions. Your architectural knowrGe will enable y" 70
supply this deficiency.
IT.
INGENIOUS MACHINE.
Mr. Martin OF Philadelphia is the City Hotel win ms
Te!egraphc Sewing Machine the patent OF which has been
purchased by him We in operation last sumner in
,e immense factories Of Lowell and were then struck with