

 A Washington correspondent of the Richmond Enquirer, observes in regard to the nomination of Commodore Porter, as Consul General at Algiers--

 !" A more popular appointment than that of the gallant Porter could not have been made. All here rejoice at the re- suit. The Commodore arrived here Oh Saturday, and in the course of Monday. visited both Houses of Congress. lie looks as well as ever, with the exception of darker hue from the burning sun of Mexico; and it was really grateful spectacle, to behold So many members stepping eagerly forward to shake hailds with him.

 We always thought and proclaimed that this intrepid and interchangeable off Ger was incorrectly judged, and harshly treated, in relation to his proceedings at Foxardo; and we therefore feel partlc- ular satisfaction at every act of amends. 