ACCOMMODATION PACKETS,

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S. W. BENEDICT. TERMS.—Two Dollars per annum, payable

Quarterly. Mail subscribers in advance.

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ACCOMMODATION PACKETS, To sail from E. D. HoyVs Landing at JYor-

walk, for Peck-Slip, jVew-York.

THE NorwalU Line of Packets, Citizen, Sabina, and Mechanic, have commenced

oa their Winter Arrangement, and one of the above vessels will leave NorwalU and New-York every Tuesday and Saturday through the season. For freight or passage apply to the Captains on board, or at the store of

Nov. 24. E.D. HQYT fo SONS.

A BARGAIN, For those toishing to move to the State of Ohio.

— OR sale, or exchange lor property in the country or city,

a valuable Farm, lying in the

state of Ohio, and bordering on the Ohio river, about 250 miles below Pittsburgh and 10 miles above Letart Rapids, in the above farm is 400 acres of first rate land with a good dwelling house, a large improvement, a young and growing orchard of apple and peach trees. The above is under good fence, and in a good state of cultivation. This is universally allowed to be one of the healthiest situations in the state of Ohio, and is in the midst of a very flourishing neighborhood. For further particulars inquire of the subscriber, at the store of Parrott.and Kirk, Sherwood's Bridge, in the town of Greenwich, CONN EZEKIF.L M. KNAPP.

Sept. 24th, 1825. 3Stf

FOR SALE,

ON reasonable terms,that valuable and pleasant situation

known by the name of " The Village," lying about a mile from the Old Well, in Norwalk, and consisting of 2 large Dwelling-Houses, a large Pottery, 2 Kilns for burning VVare, a good Store and Barn, with-other buildings, and 20 acres of Land. For further particulars inquire of

BENJ. ISAACS. Norwalk, Nov. 3, 1823. 36tf

FOR SALE,

A FARM, lying in Greenwich, Conn, containing about 100

acres o( land, with a good House and Barn standing thereon ; well proportioned for plow, pasture, meadow, and timber,together with S orchards, one of which is grafted fruit. Said farm is situated on the road from Stanwich to North-east, about 8 miles from the landing. Any person wishing to purchase, would do well to call on the subscriber, living on the premises. If not sold before, it will be sold at public vendue on the 29th of February next, at 2 o'clock, P. M.

SILAS SUTHERLAND. Greenwich, Jan. 7th, 1824. *46

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Jaiiies*1 Patent Sto\es.

THE subscriber has on hand a quantity of Patent Cooking Stoves, which he offers

to the public on as reasonable terms as they can be obtained in New-York or-^jsewhere.

, MATTHIAS HUBBELL. Norwalk, Nov. 24th, 1823. - 39 ,

JOSEPH KEELER, WATCH & CLOCK-MAKER, SILVER SMITH,

AND JEWELER, YT70ULD inform his old customers, and * * the public at large, that he has taken a

stand directly opposite Mr. Lewis Mallory's • Store, where he carries on his business in all its various branches, and confidently hopes that by a close application to the same, he may obtain a share of the public patronage. He has on hand a small assortment of Goods in his line, which will be sold cheap for Cash.

Wanted an Apprentice to the above business. Norwalk, April 28. 9

CLOTHING AND DYEING.

A LARGE quantity of Wool just rec'd, and for sale by the subscriber, who would in

form the public,that he still pursues the Clothing and Dyeing business, and is now ready to receive any orders his customers may see fit to send him. They are informed that he is now able to furnish them with the best Indigo Blue and Scarlet, upon wool, yarn or cloth, and every other colour that may be called for. Cloth will be dyed and dressed thro' die season, in a manner a little superior to what has ever been done before. Indigo blue, Red, and Black, on Cotton yarn, or cotton goods of any kind. Indigo Blue and Black, on Linen and Tow yarn. Silk and Crape gowns, and goods of every name, will be done according to order and short notice. Directions will be given for preparing and manufacturing the ingrain Carpets, as also the dyeing of yarn suitable for that kind of goods.— Orders left at the store ofWm. J. Street, or at Mr. L. Mallory's, Norwalk}-will be taken, done and returned, as soon as convenient, by

DAVID SELLECK. Norwalk, Oct. I3ith, 1823. 33

TO FARMERS AND OTHERS.

THE subscriber will manufacture Common Cloths, with the exception of Indigo

jblues", for 75 cents per yd ; and weave them ^1 1-4 yds wide; broad cloths of the same quality for double the price with a small addition, which willbeabout 2s less than can be made by hiring in the family way, allowing for the board and difference in width, foe. besides the cloth will be much superior; fine cloths, and Indigo blues, proportionally cheap.

Carding, Dying, and finishing, done for customers. ELI AS PKCK, Jr.

Cloths, Sattinets, foe. for sale at said factory, by the piece or yd. at reasonable prices.

Greenwich Factoy, May 26, 182S. 14

fpilE article here enumerated must uoi oe considered as adding one more number

to the already extensive catalogue of advertised Medicines ; it is in fact an important improvement only, in a well known composition.

The Embrocation contains 3 of the most valuable articles to be met with in the whole eircle of Medicine, never before employed in any other Opodeldoc, in addition to the other ingredient usually made use of in the hard kind and will be found of 3 times its strength and effect. The money will be cheerfully refund ed to those who, after having used one bottle, may think differently.

The Hon. Samuel L. Mitchell, M. D. LL. D. one of the first Medical Professors in the state of New-York, has given a certificate in its favour—such authority you will not dispute.

Certificates also from several respectable citizens are annexed to the directions, who have received the greatest benefit from the ' Improved Liquid Opodeldoc,' when they had previously used the hard kind to no purpose.

This article is asserted to be a sovereign remedy in Bruises, Sprains, Gout, Rheumatism, cramp,numbness, stiffness of the neck or joints,slight burns, fresh wounds,chilblains,foe.

'For the use of horses and cattle in these cases, it may be considered as inestimable.' ' As the whole family of mankind are liable

to these casualties, no prudeut person should be without a bottle of it in their house.'

It is prepared by J. P. Wliitwell, whose same is impressed on each bottle, without which it is not genuine. N. B. In cases of acute Gout and Rheumatism,a tea spoonful on going to bed, taken inwardly, in a wine glass of cold water, has in conjunction with the external application of it, performed some most extraordinary cures.

AROMATIC SNUFF. Also may be had, that valuable and popular

article, AROMATIC SNUFF, recommended by Doctor Waterhouse, which Snuff is so celebrated throughout the American continent, in cases of catarrh and head-ache, and which possesses that desirable property of sensibly stimulating the spirits without subsequent depression. '• The above valuable Medicines may be had of Benjamin Isaacs, at Norwalk, and Knapp Sf. Hoyt, Stamford.

, November,, l'l, 1823. 37 ly

The C®\st'icVv\ JWraanaek., For 1824—(Astronomical Calculations for the meridian of New-York)—Just rec'd and for sale, wholesale and retail, by P. PRICE.

NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE, West side of the Bridge, East end New Block. rpHE subscriber has on hand a general as-

sortment of Gentlemen, Ladies fo Children's Shoes and Boots, manufactured of the best materials, in the best manner, and newest fashion, which he offers for cash.

Custom work done in the neatest and best manner, and at the shortest notice.

WILLIAM MAYBURY. Norwalk, April 28th, 1823. 9

rpHE MANHATTAN FIRE INSU-A RANCE COMPANY, (in the city of

New-York, Office 26 Wall-st:) Insure against loss or damage by Fire—Dwelling Houses, Ware-houses, Manufactories, and Buildings in general, Household Furniture, Machinery, Merchandize,and other Personal Property,on as favorable terms as any similarlnstitution in the city. This Company was incorporated for the purpose of Insuring against Losses by Fire only. ELEAZARLORD, President.

THOS. BULL, Jr. Secretary. DIRECTORS.

Eleazar Lord, William Few, Isaac Pierson, Samuel Tooker, Harman Hendricks, Ichabod Prail, Peter H. Shenck, Halsted E. Haight. Samuel St. John, Elbert Anderson, William F. Mott, David L. Haight, Abraham P. Maybie, Thad's B. Wakeman, Jacob T. Walden, William Watkinson, James D. Wolfe, jr. Isaac Lawrence, Daniel Rapelye, Samuel D. Rogers, Jesse Scofield.

Applications for Insurance will be received by Wm. fy B. Lockioood, Agents & Surveyors

Norwalk, Dec. 15,1323. 42

FREDERICK REED, WATCH AJYD CLOCK-MAKER,

HAS removed from N. Beer's Store to the room next door to W. Daskam's Groce

ry, (nearly opposite the Post-Office) where he is ready to attend upon his friends and customers. Watches and Clocks repaired upon the shortest notice, arid warranted for one year. He has on hand a small assortment of Jewelry and other articles in his line, which he will sell on the most reasonable terms.— All orders punctually attended to.

Norwalk, April 15, 1823. 7

3Move» Kew Goods. fS fo S. LYNES fo CO. have rec'd by the

last arrivals from New-York, 40 Pieices Domestic Muslins, from 8 to 16 cents per yd.; La'ities' black Ostrich Feathers, Gentlemen's Seal-skin Caps ; Buckskin Mittens fo Gloves, Sattinets at 50 cents a yard and rising, an assortment of Gimps, 4-4 domestic Plaids, superfine black Bombazettes, dark and light silk Shawls, cotton do. Leghorn Gipsies and Hats, domestic and imported Checks, foc.foc.

December 22d, 1823.

GROCERIES, CROCKERY, foe. rP HE subscribers have just received from

New-York, a handsome assortment of Groceries, Crockery, Hardware and Fruit, which they will sell as cheap as the chea"pest. The following articles comprise a psht of their assortment:

GROCERIES—Cogniac and common Brandy, Jamaica, St. Croix, and N. E. Rum, Holland and Pierpont Gin, Madeira, Port, Lisbon, Malaga, Currant and Cherry Wines, Cordials of all kinds, Ale and Porter, Molasses, (none superior,) Loaf Lump and brown Sugar, Box and Keg Raisins, imported Currants, Mace, Citron and Cloves, Carroway seed, Wheat, Rye and Buckwheat Flour, Old hyson, Young hyson, hyson skin and souchong Tea, AJspice,Pepper, Ginger,Nutmegs and Cinnamon, ground Nicquaragua wood, do. Logwood, Coffee,Copperas, Allum, Vinegar and Whiskey, Winter and summer Oil, Codfish, Mackeral, pork and beef Hams, soap and Candles, blown Salt, Rice,Cheese,crackers, Mustard, Indigo, Onions, and a general assortment of West India Fruit, 4*c.

CROCKERY—Consisting oj Liverpool, enamelled, and cream colored Ware asfolloivs :

Dining Plates, Twifflers, Muffins, Tea setts and Teas, Coffee pots and Coffees, 4, 2 and 1 qt. and pint and 1-2 pint pitchers, quart, pint and 1-2 pint bowls, sugar bares, peppers,mustards, bakers,Chambers,Ewers basins,foe. foe. Also—Blue and green-edged ware.

GLASS-WARE—Quart and pint Decanters, double flint ground bottom Tumblers, common do. Wine Glasses of all kinds and sizes, Mustards, salts, quart, pint, and 1-2 pinj Bottles, Vinegars, foe.

HARDWARE—Pewter facits, block tin and iron table and tea Spoons, slate and slate pencils, snuffers, wood, saw and rattail files, gimblets, sad irons and stands, japaned lamps, candlesticks, trunk, chest, cupboard, aiid pad locks, hinges butts and screws, skates, pen and pocket knives, knives and forks, scissors, shears, razors, shovel and tongs, stock locks, curry-combs, spiders, tea kettles, griddles, be I • lows nails, lOd, 8d, and 4d cut nails, powder an 1 shot, Weavers' brushes, foe.

BARTRAM fo STREET.

ALMANACKS, FOR 1824, Just published, and for sale Wholesale and Retail, at the Bookstore and Library west end of New Block. P. PRICE.

List of letters remaining in the Post- Office at jYorwalk, Jan. 1,. 1824. 45

"CRANNY Byxby, PhiloBetts, Salmon Bron-son, W. G. Betts, Daniel Chase, George

Gregory, Bradley Gilbert, Mr. Hart, James Hanlord, Susan Hyatt, MaryN.Hanford,Seth Hicock, New-Canaan, Lucy Kellogg 2, Jarvis Kellogg, James E. Kilbourn, Hannah Knapp, Joseph Keeler, Wm. Leach, Elvin Metrash, Lucretia Marvin 2,Griden Morgan,Win.Mullen, Moses Marcan, Wm. Maybury, Aaron Nash, AbigailOlinstead, Sam'IPartrick, Jesse Poor, James Reed,Wilton, Eunice Rockwell, Justus Rockwell, John R.Richmond, George Selleck, Joseph St. John, Miss Eliza Thor-burn, Seth Taylor, Reed Tubbs, Jesup Wake-man. WM. M. BETTS, P. M.

NEW AND CHEAP STORE. EBEJYEZER STEVEJVS,

"D ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has just rec'd

from the New-York auctions a handsome and general assortment of Dry-Goods, Groceries, Crockery, foe. which are offered, at his store adjoining the bridge, cheaper tha-n they can be bought in New-York, or elsewhere. The following are but a part :

Extra super blue and black Cloths and Cas-simeres, Sattinetts, Circassians, Bombazines, Bombazettes, Angola Cassiinere, white, red and yellow Flannels, common and superfine Linens, imported and domestic Shirting and Sheeting, plain and fig'd mul muslins, Jacko-net muslins, Book do. Cambric do. fig'd and plain Lenoes, striped Jaconet muslins for ladies' hdkfs. plain and striped Drillings, light and dark London Calicoes, Canton Crapes, real India Levantine Silks, Sinchews and Lutestrings,striped and plaid Silks,black Satin, white and black silk and cotton hose, black and slate col'd do. Ladies' and Miss's sizes, plaid, fig'd and plain Ribbons, pink and black Italian Crapes, beaver, kid and silk Gloves, plaid and plain silk Shawls, an assortment of Vestings, Gentlemen's white and figured Cravats, a large assortment of Domestic Ginghams, very cheap, union mixt and domestic stripe for men's wear, olive cord, bed-ticken, Russia Duck, Diaper, striped Jean, Grand Durils, brown linen and cotton Holland,black muslins, Long Lawn, green, pink and white Florence, Suspenders, silk and cotton flngg hdkfs. Chintz Calicoes, window paper, Wallace's superior coat and vest buttons, needles, pins combs, a small assortment of Leghorns.

Groceries—St. Croix Rum, Cogniac Brandy, Holland and Baltimore Gin, Madeira and other Wines, Jamaica and Portland Rum, Young Hyson, and Hyson Skin Tea, of very superior quality, lump, loaf, and brown Sugars, molasses, paper and plug tobacco, ginger, coffee, box raisins, starch, rice, pepper, pimento, candles, soap, cinnam .1, mackaboy snuff, blown salt, foe. foe. Also, a general assortment of Crockery.

Norwalk, July 7th, 1823. 19

V\7"M. J.STREET has just rec'd per Sloop * * Orbit, from Albany, a fresh supply of

Lumber, consisting of 50,000 best warranted Shingles,

5.000 feet Merchantable Boards, 10,000 feet Albany Count Boards,

3,000 feet Clap Boards, or Siding, which, together with his former stock, will be sold at the lowest market prices.

»yHE NRW TESTAMENT, with the •*- Classical pronunciation of the proper

names as they stand in the text, by which they are accented and divided into syllables exactly as they ought to be pronounced, to which is added an explanatory Key: by Israel Alger, jun. Price 50 cents—Just received and for sale at the Bookstorec*<X<ibrary. P.PRICE.

LADIES' SOCKS, "C* OR sale at the Shoe Store east end of New " Block. Wanted—by the subscriber an apprentice to the Shoe-making business.

Norwalk, Jan. 5. WM. MAYBURY.

FOR SALE, 200 Tons Plaster: Also Rock, Turks Islnd, and Hay Salt, of the,

first quality. E. D/HOYT & SOKB.

Move Kew Goods. WILLIAM J. STREET,

HAS received during the past week, in addition to his former Stock of DryGoods,

the following artieles, which will be offered to the public at the very lowest market prices :

Super blue, black, drab ai)d mixt Cloths ; common blue and black do. i fine black, blue, mixt and striped Cassimeres; Pelisse Cloths, assorted ;blue and black mixt Sattinets; Caroline Stripes and'Plaids ; Tartan Plaids: super dark Calicoes ; Furniture Calicoes ; green Baize; red, white, yellow and green Flannels; black Bombazettes,a handsome assortment; plain, scarlet, and bordered cassi-mere Shawls ; white, blue and lilach bordered do. do.; cashmere Hdkfs. and cassimere Points ; merino Shawls ; dark imitation do.; 11-4 Rose and 4 Point Blankets; dr^b and olive Lion-skin coating ; drab Kersey '; drab and olive Velvet-cord ; black and col'dTabby Velvets ; silk do.; superior India Levantine; Sinchews and Sarsnets; green, blue, dark, pink, and straw-col'd Florences ; plaid, silk and velveteen Hdkfs. ; black, white and green French Crape ; green Gauze ; black Canton Crape ; Cambric, Book, and Jackonet Muslins ; fig'd Jaconet and Swiss Muslins ; gentlemen's and ladies' worsted Hose ; gentlemen's mixt worsted Socks ; mixt and white lamb's wool do.; ladies' kid, beaver and castor Gloves ; lined kid do. ; buckskin Mittens ; gentlemen's beaver and Woodstock Gloves ; cotton imitation Plaids;domestic and imported Ginghams ; Irish Linen and Lawn : silk and cotton Flaggs; German do.; black Canton and plaid silk Hdkis. ; fine and common Shirtings ; domestic Muslins, some at 9 cts a yard ; Checks, very cheap ; Bed-Tickings, a large assortment; Ribbons; black and white Thule Lace ; batted cotton ; cotton yarn ; suspenders ; elastics ; umbrellas, foe. foe.

GROCERIES.—St.Croix and NewRum, Cogniac Brandy,Holland and American Gin, Cider Brandy, Hyson-skin and Souchong Tea, Loaf, Lump, and Brown Sugars,Wines, Molasses, Pepper, Alspice, Pearlash, Indigo, Shot, Tobacco, fee. foe.

Hard and Hollow WARE, fyc.—Pots, Kettles, Frying-Pans, Spiders, (with and without covers,) Knives and Forks, Tea and Table Spoons, Looking Glasses, Wrought and Cut Nails, 7 by 9 and 6 by 8 Glass (by the box or less) Pins by the pack, Slates and Pencils, Norfolk and ThumbLatches, Butts fo Screws, Pad and Stock Locks, Chest, Trunk and Cupboard do. HL Hinges, Candlesticks,wool Cards, curry Combs, Bellows, patent Wheel Heads,Violin Strings, Flax Ropes, Hemp do. suitable for Well Ropes, and other purposes, 12 1-2 cts. the lb. Likewise—A general assortment of blue printed enamelled and cream colored Ware.

Norwalk, Dec. 8th, 1823. 4S

Dfo S. L\ NES & CO. have recently ad-• ded to their -stock of Dry Goods, the

following articles, which were bought cheap at auction, and will be sold unusually low for Cash. Super Black, Blue and Mixt Cloths, Olive and Snuff Brown do. Super and common Drab do. a variety of Blue, Black and Drab Polisse Cloths, Blue and Black Mixt Satinetts, Superior Blue, Black Mixt Cassimeres, Tartan and Caroline Plaids, worsted Camblets, SailsburyFlannels, super dark Calicoes,Green, Red,White and YellowFlannels, Green and Kid Baize, Bordered and plain Cassimere Shawls, Bordered and plain Scarlet do. Rose Blankets from 6 4 to 11-4, Oil Cloths, Drab and Olive Cords and Velvets, Cotton imitation Plaids, Cotton Fringe, India Levantine, Sinchews and Lutestrings,superior Sattin Levantine, Green, Blue, Pink, White and Crimson Florence, Striped and Plaid do. Black and coloured Canton Crapes, Black, Green, Pink and White French do. Swansdown and ValentiaVestings, Bl'k Silk, do. Gentlemen and Ladies' worsted Hose, Gentlemen's black and white worsted Socks, Men's mixt and white lambs wool Hose,Cambric, Jackonet and Swiss Muslins, Silk and Cotton Velvateen Shawls, a general assortment Merino Shawls, Silk Hose, Furniture Calicoes, fine and common Shirtings, assorted Gimps, Kid, Castor and horse skin Gloves, Ladies' lined Gloves, a large quantity ofRib-bands, Ganzly and Lambs wool Waistcoats, Batting Cotton and Cotton Yarn, Silk and Cotton Flags, Buckskin Mittens and Gloves, Green Gauze, Domestic and Imported Ginghams, Horn and Shell Combs, Irish Linens, Domestic Muslins, Linen Diapers,Umbrellas, Silk and Cotton Velvets, Domestic and Imported Checks, Knitting Cotton, Suspenders, Buttons, Fur Caps, foe, foe, foe.

NEW GOODS.

THE subscriber having replenished his stock in trade now offers for sale a good

assortment of Groceries, Crockery, Hard-Ware, foe. The following articles comprise a part:—

GROCERIES—Molasses, St. Croix, Jamaica and New-England Rum, Holland and Pierpont Gin,CurrentWine,Cogniac Brandy, Lump Sugar, N. Orleans and Havana brown Sugar, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Old Hyson and Soushong Teas,Box Raisins,Keg do. Allum, Copperas, Dye Woods, Alspice and Pepper, Nutmegs, Cinnamon, Chalk, Pipes, Plug and Paper Tobacco, Soap-and Candles, Chocolate,Coffee, Salt Peter,Brimstone,Ginger, Brooms, Spanish Indigo, do Segars, foe.

HARD-WARE—Knives and Forks, Jack and Pen Knives, Shoe Knives, Bread do. Butt Hinges and Screws, 8d, and lOd, Wrought Nails, 4d, 6d, 8d, and lOd, Cut Nails, Shoe Brushes, Scrubbing do. Paper Snuff Boxes, Table and Tea Spoons, Heel Ball, Rasps and Shoe Pincers, Ink Powder, Hunt's Blacking, Wafers,Buttqjis and Pencils, Saw Files, Padlocks, Pegging and Awl Hafts, Bellows,Shaving Soap, foe. foe. .

CROCKERY A good assortment of Crockery, and Glass-Ware.

Persons wishing any of the above articles will do well to call and judge for themselves.

JOHN BURRALL. Norwalk, Nov. 14th, 1823. 38

NEW-YORK LEGISLATURE., . s .

In the Senate, on Wednesday the 7ili the several standing committees were appointed.

On Thursday, the 8th, a petition from the Chatham Fire Insurance Company, for power to execute trusts,foe. was referred to the committee on banks and insurance companies.

Mr. Bowne, from the committee to whom was referred that part of the governor's message relative to the preamble and resolutions of the state of Tennessee made a lengthy report on that subject, disagreeing with the said preamble and resolutions, and concluding with the following resolutions, which were ordered to be printed.

Resolved, by the senate and assembly of the state of New-York, That it is inexpedient for the legislature of this state to instruct the senators, or to request the representatives oftbis state, in congress, to use their exertions to . prevent a nomination from being made, during the present session of congress,by the members thereof, of persons to fill the offices of president and vice president of the U. States.

Resolved,That while the senate and asseirf-bly of the state of New-York do not deem it proper, in their legislative capacity, to recommend it to the senators and representatives of this stat^, to assist in the nomination ef candidates for those offices, they are yet free to declare, that the practice which has from time to time been adopted, of nominating such candidates, by a meeting of the republican members of congress assembled at Washington, is in their opinion, not only consistent with the spirit of the constitution, but is at this time peculiarly desirable, as the best mode of ascertaining the wishes and harmonizing the views of the people, and of attaining, in this result, the will of the majority.

Resolved, That his excellency the governor be requested to transmit a copy of the se resolutions to the executive of the state of Tenn.

House of Assembly, Jan. 8.—On motion of Mr.Warren, the bill introduced by Mr.Whea-ton,was referred to the committee of the whole; and the committee on motion of the former gentleman was immediately discharged, and the whole subject referred to the select committee of nine. The committee consists of the following members: Messrs. Flagg,Whea-ton, Brown, Bellinger, Ells, Bowker, Mullet, I. French, and Van Alstyne.

Mr. Wheaton's bill for the choice of Electors by general ticket, consists (>{ 16 sections, and is chiefly taken up with details as to the regulation of the election, foe. -The annexed extracts give all its material, provisions.

Be it enacted, foe. That whenever an election of a President and Vice President of the United States shall become necessary, at the ordinary period, an election shall be held on the 1st Monday of November, in the present year, and oii the same day of every 4th year hereafter, for the purpose of choosing electors of President and Vice President of the U. S.; and the said election shall be by ballot,and be continued, by adjournment, from day to day, for three successive days, including the first.

Be it further enacted, That every citizen entitled to rote for all officers that may be e-lective by the people, shall have a right to vote at such elections of electors : and that every such election shall be conducted in all respects according to the provisions of the act of the legislature of this state passed. April 17, 1822, entitled 'An act regulating elections,' except as may be herein otherwise provided for.

Be it further enacted, That every citizen, who shall be so entitled to vote at such election for electors of President, foe. shall openly deliver his ballot, for sucb electors, to one of the inspectors, who shall receive the same in the presence of the other inspectors; which ballot shall be a paper ticket, containing the name or names of a number of persons equal to the whole number of senators and representatives to which this state may be entitled in Congress, or so many of them as such citizen shall think proper to vote for, severally written or printed on the same paper ticket; which shall be so folded as to conceal the contents thereof; and on the receipt of every ballot or ticket, for electors,the inspector shall cause the name of the citizen so voting, to be written on the books or poll lists, for such e-Iectors ; and shall cause the ballots, without suffering the same to be inspected, to be put into a box, to be provided for the purpose,with a sufficient lock thereto ; which shall be locked, kept and disposed of, according to the provisions of said last mentioned act.

Several petitions were received from the mayor, aldermen, and commonalty ofN.York, praying an alteration in several acts therein mentioned, relating to that city.

Mr.Pell, gave notice, that he would on some future day, ask leave to bring in a bill to incorporate Banks and Insurance Companies, by authority of a general act.

Mr.Wrhcaton reported a bill to alter the name of the Episcopal Church in Ann st. N.York.

The seat of Thomas Bay, a member from Columbia county, was vacated ; andWalterC. Livingston, was admitted thereto.

Mr. Edwards offered a resolution appointing a committee of eight, one from each senate district, to inquire into the propriety of regulating the salaries of the different state and county officers, and the officers of this house—which was adopted.

Friday, Jan. 9.—A prop loition was made for an additional rule of ttie house, providing that all commitrees be appointed by the speiak-er unless otherwise ordered, which was laid on the table. Also, a further rule that each petition be endorsed with the name of the member presenting it, which was adopted. Th® Speaker then announced the standing committees, and committees on various parts of the Governor's message.

Petitions were presented for a new Bank in Albany, called the Commercial Bank ; and another in Rochester ; capital $500,000 each.

Mr. Wheaton offered a resolution, instructing our Senators and Representatives in Congress to use their exertions to procure the passage of a general Bankrupt Law.—Mr.Tall-madge said at a futureday he should ititroduca a bill for abolishing imprisonmnt for debt.

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terfhte, Monday, Jan. i&.—in tVie SetiaVfe' 3&ie report and resolutions on the subject of the Tennessee resolutions, were taken lip in coin-fcnittee of the wholes Mr. Bowne made a tew Remarks in explanation and in support of the resolutions as reported by the select committee. Mr. Nelson offered a substitute, stating in effect that the legislature deemed it impro-$>elr in their official capacity to take any measures relative to the unofficial proceedings of the members of Congress, and that it was therefore inexpedient to express any opinion on the subject embraced in the resolutions of the state of Tennessee. The substitute was supported by Mr. Burt, who said he was willing, as an individual, to go as far as any one in support of a congressional caucus ; but he thought it an improper subject of legislation. Mr. Bownejj rejoined ; and Mr. Sudamspoke in favor of the resolutions, until the hour for opening thte court for the Correction of Errors, ntien the .committee rose and reported, and obtained leave to sit again.

In the House, the bill to change the hame of the Episcopal Church in Ann-st. was passed.

Mr. Waterman gave notice that he should move for ah amendment of the act for the assessment and collection of taxes, so far as relates to non-residents.

Mr. Pell gave notice that he should move to repeal or modify the laws against usury, so far as ihey apply to the city of New-York.

Mr. Wilkin gave notice that he would, on some future day, ask leave to introduce a bill to prevent the furnishing of wines and spirituous liquors to the students of the Military A-cademy at West. Point, aud to the enlisted soldiers on that station.

The Senate on Wednesday, in comlr.ittee of the whole, again went into a consideration of. Mr. Bowne's resolutions in rbply'to those fiom Tennessee. Mr. Nelson's motion to

"strike out the second resolution was lost 5 and the resolutions were adopted.

I11 the Assembly a resolution was introduced for instructing the Senators and Representatives in Congress, to use their influence to obtain such a revision and regulation of the present tariff, and in such othef manner as Shall effectually protect the agriculture and ^manufactures of the country. This resolution was made the order of the day for Friday.

The commiftee of nine, of the House of Assembly, on the subject of a choice of Electors, met on Monday evening. Mr. Wheaton offered the following resolution: ' Resolved, as the sense of this committee,

that the right of choosing the electors of President and Vice President of the U. States, ought to be vested in the people of this state, by a law to be passed at the present session of the legislature.' The question was taken 011 this resolution, and carried in the affirmative, Mr. Van Atstyne, (of Rensselaer) only voting in the negative.

Mr. Wheaton then offered the following: ' Resolved, That such election ought to be

by general ticket.' Mr. Flagg proposed as an amendment, to add the following words: ' and that a majority of all the votes shall be necessary to make a choice.' After some remarks the meeting adjourned without taking a vote either on the resolution or amendment.

On Wednesday evening the committee a-gain met, and Mr. Riullett proposed a resolution as a substitute to Mr. Wheaton's bill, providing that in case the majority of all the votes do not agree,the Legislature shall choose the Electors. This proposition was agreed to, and the chairman directed to prepare a bill upon this basis. Mr. Wheaton protested, but to no avail. —

The Rev. Messrs.Lacey, Leonard, and Spi-cer, have been elected Chaplains to the Senate of N.York. The first is an Episcopalian, the second a Baptist, and the third a Methodist. In the house of Assembly, all the remaining clergymen of Albany, are elected to' officiate alternately.

Caucus.—On the evening of the,13th. inst. a meeting was holden at the capitol in Albany, to take into consideration the propriety of recommending a caucus nomination, by the members of Congress, of proper persons as candidates for the Presidency andV.Presiden-cy. Gen. Root was called to the chair. A resolution was adopted directing that a committee of 9, S of the Senate and 6 of the Assembly, be appoitrfed to report resolutions on the subject. The chairman appointed the committee, of which Mr. Goodel, speaker,is chairman. The meeting was adjourned to the lGth.

. The report of the superintendent of common Schools in this state, to the Legislature, states among other facts, all the counties, 54 in number, and all the towns, 684, have (with the exception of 27 towns) presented their reports for the last year. That there is in this state 7SC2 common schools. That within the last year 3S1 new school districts have been formed and organized. That 400,584 children were instructed for the space of eight months. That 25,861 more children were educated during the year 1823 than during 1822. That 182,80-2 dollars of public moneys have been expended during the last year, for the support of common schools, and to this may be added more than 8f>0,0iS0 dolla s from the funds of

Individuals, making more than a million of dollars.—Mere. Adv. — . ,

Curious.—At the recent election of Mayor for the ci'y of Albany, by the new Board of Aldermen, Judge Spencer was put in nomination. against Mr. Dudley, the former incumbent, and a champion of the VanBuren party. On counting the ballots it appeared tliatJudge Spencer had 11 votes,being a majority of one, when Mr.Dndley, as Chairman, very modestly voted for himself, thereby making a tie, and by this means continued to hold the office.

On the 12th inst. the Common Council met a second time to choose a mayor, but without any better success than at the first. A resolution was offered declaring that the official term of Mr. Dudley had expired, and that he had no right to preside in the common council. A substitute for this resolution was of-ferred, appointing John N.Quackenboss,Mayor. Eleven members voted in favor of the substitute; the others declined voting, and it was finally abandoned. A resolution was introduced stating that the interference of Mr. Dudley in the concerns of the common council has retarded the transaction of public business, and that any evils which may result from such delay are to be attributed to him. The vote on this was 11—11. Four motions were made to adjourn and lost—the fith was carried. No business is transacted by the corporation, those members opposed to Mr. Dudley refusing to act.

^an. iS. FROM FRANCE.—The ship Don Quix-

otte, arrived yesterday from Havre, and.bro't Paris papers to the 6th ult; containing London dates to the 2d, but no political intelligence of importance.

The London Courier announces the return of Dr. Mackay from Mexico, who had bieen sent by the government on a particular mission ; and adds, that the Doctor had negocia-ted a treaty of commerce very advantageous to the British merchants.

The Duke d'Ahgoulehie arrived at Paris on the 2d of Deo. from his successful expedition to Spain, And was received with great enthusiasm by the municipal officers of the city, after which he visitted the King, who took him by the hand and presented him to the populace, who shoutedjwith joy. It is added in the account, that the Sun broke forth from, the clouds just at that time with full splendour.— In the evening, the public offices and many of the private hotels of Paris were illuminated.

Accounts from Madrid state that about ten thousand persons, of all ages and both sexes, had quitted that place, to seek shelter in foreign countries-—among them, many merchants of extensive business; The King was to lake up his winter residence at the Escuii-alj attended by a body guard of Spanish troops whose loyalty has been proved, and the Swiss guards of France. All the Foreign officers who served in the Constitutional armies,were ordered to leave Spain.

It is stated that 10 regiments of the French army of Spain are to remain at Bordeaux, to form part of the army of observation.

The Constitutional exiles from Spain, express much gratitude to the French officers who have protected them from the vengeance of the bigoted royalists and priests of their own country.

The inhabitants of Barcelona are represented as being satisfied with the presence of the Frenc h and their good conduct, but dissatisfied with the clergy and the royalists of their own country.

Gen. Morillo had demanded and obtained his passports for France.

General Mina landed at Plymouth on the last day of the year, and was received by the populace with acclamations. The horses were taken from his carriage, and the people drew it to the Royal Hotel, and again greeted him with huzzas.

It is reported that Gen. Mina is to publish in England a history of the campaign in Catalonia, from the entrance of the French to the capitulation of Barcelona, with some interesting pieces 011 the negotiations with Moncey.

It has been reported in the English and French papers that Gen. Jackson was elected President of the United States.

Several foreigners, principally Frenchmen, taken in arms for the constitution, have been condemed to death at Perpignan.

The Paris Constitutionnel remarks, that since Spain lias been reduced, the disturbances in Germany have been quieted, and the opposition envoys at Frankfort have been disgraced, the fanatics are extending their horizon to more distant countries. The Dey of Algiers and the Emperor of Morocco may expect to take their turn next; then England, who must change her constitution ; then the late colonies of South America; and finally the United States, where although independence has been established, for half a century, the allies may proclaim that there is no prescription for revolt. One of the government papers has already denounced a little free village between Prussia and Belgium, whose inhabitants impudently persist in choosing their own mayor every year. The Holy Alliance are going, as some of their journalists express it, to save the Universe.

Irun, jYov. 20.—The troops of the Faith who, under the orders of Juaueto, and La-dron, to the number of 5000, occupy Tafailla, Punta, Reina,and the environs, it is reported shew much insubordination, and testify a disposition to enter Pampeluna, where, it is add ed, they have supporters, and arms have been sent in carts covered with coal, wood, &c. ; several persons there have been arrested for favoring these measures. The French gov ernor has prepared to oppose them, and it is presumed that the troops of theFaith will forthwith be quieted by order of their Sovereign.

The Greeks.—Accounts had been received from the Ionian Islands that the Pacha of Scutaria in his late attempt on Missolonghi, had been attacked bytheGreeks,and his army routed. Two divisions laid down their arms, and the rest who effected their escape, had marched for Arta and Janina, with the intention, it is said, of proceeding to Scutaria, to drive out the Montenegrins.

Immediately after the capture of Corinth, the Government had given orders to the Grecian Generals to drive the Turks from Thes-saly. An article dated Venice, Nov. 17, says that Attica had been delivered, that the Turks atNegropont had abandoned Karyotos, which was in the hands of the Greeks; and that the Ottomans had been compelled to shut themselves up in their principal fortresses.

An article dated Vienna, Nov. 19th, states that arrangements favorable to the Greeks, had been entered into by Lord Sp angford and the Turkish government, but that the Greeks were not disposed to admit the interference of England. On the other hand it is said that conferences on the same subject had been held at St. Petersburgh, between the Russian minister and several foreign ministers at that court. The nature of their conferences, however had not transpired.

The Austrian Observer of the 22d November, gives as intelligence from Constantinople that in the late naval engagement with the Grecian and Turkish fleets, the advantage was in favor of the latter, and that the former lost 8 or 10 ships. Subsequent accounts state that the Admiral's ship, which went in pursuit of the Greeks, had been blown ashore 011 the coast of Europe and burnt by the patriots. It is admitted in the same paper that the obstinate resistance of the Greeks at Missolonghi'had prevented the Turks from making any progress in that quarter,and fears are expressed that success there was not to be expected. 1

A Caraccas Paper of Dec. 10, announces the appointment of British Consuls and Commissioners to South America, and the determination of the Government to oppose the interposition of other/powers in aid of Spanish expeditions. . '.

The Government of Colombia has authorized a loan of $30,000,000. Loans', to a certain extent, are supposed by many to strengthen a Government.—Merc. Adv.

jfroitroiK, Jan. 9.—TheU. S. shipOntario, Capt. Chauncey, arrived here yesterday, from-Gibraltar; officers and crtew all well. She sailed Dec. 9th. The Ontario sailed from New-Yotk on the 18th of Jan. 1821—since which she has been cruisiiig in the West Indies, Mediterranean and Archipelago, and with the exception of' two or three midshipmen, haj the same officers and crew that she sailed with from New-York.

We learn froni Capt.Channcey that all was quiet in Spain, when he sailed, the Spaniards having settled down quite submissively under the bayonets of their new masters, theFrench. Many executions had taken place of those who had dared to think for themselves, and to disturb the legitimate rule of the Holy Alli-ancei Among those stated to have been executed are a number of officers of inferior grades, at Xeres, near that city.

The latest accounts from Cadiz, received at Gibraltar, afforded no intelligence relative to the expedition said to be fitting out for the re-conquest of the late South American Provinces. A small Spanish armament was in preparation at Cadiz for Lima.

The contest between theGreeks and Turks, was still obstinately maintained, in which, however, the former were uniformly successful, and their determined perseverance in the cause of liberty was worthy, not only of the sympathy 'of the American people but of all the aid which they, as men enjoying the exalted privileges of freemen, can confer.

From the National Intelligencer, Jan. 10. PROPOSED TARIFF.—The bill for a

revision of the Tariff of Duties 011 Imports, was yesterday reported in the House of Representatives,by Mr. Tod. The interest which the subject excites is proved by the fact, that 2,000 copies of the bill were ordered to be printed,and that this is the first instance within our recollection, of an extra number of copies of any'bill having been ordered to be printed. The .bill is long. The following are the duties which it proposes on some of the leading articles, viz.

O11 all manufactures of wool, or of which wool shall be a component part, a duty of 30 per cent, ad valorem, until the SOth of June, 1825 ; and after that time, a duty of S3 l-3d per cent, ad valorem.

On all manufactures,(other than these specified in the bill,) of cotton,silk, fla'x, or hfemp or of which either of these materials shall be a component'part, a duty of 25 per cent, ad valorem.

On wool, manufactured, a duty of 25 per cent, ad valorem, until June 1st, 1825 ; afterwards, a duty of 30 per cent, ad valorem, until June 1st, 1826 ; afterwards 40 per cent, ad valorem, until June 1, 1827 ; and after that timo, a duty of 50 per cent, ad valorem.

On lead in pigs, bars, or sheets, 2 cents per pound ; 011 leaden shot. 3 1-2 cents; red or white lead, 4 cents per lb. On hemp, 2 cents per pound ; flax, 3 cents ; tarred cables and cordage, 4 cents per lb. On iron, in bars or bolts, #1 12 per cwt ; 011 round iron or brazier's rods, nail or spike rods, iron in sheets, hoop iron, and on iron slit or rolled, S cents per pound ; iron spikes, 4cents; iron nails, 5 cents per lb. On tallow, 4 cents ; tallow candles-, 5 cents ; and sperm candles, 8 ceuts per lb. -On wheat, 25 cents per bushel ; on potatoes- 10 cents per bushel. On castor oil, 40 cents per gallon. On all foreign distilled spirits, 15 per cent, in addition to the duties now imposed by law.

The2d section provides that all articles composed of mixed materials shall pay the highest duty to- which articles manufactured from any such materials are subject.

TheSd section provides^ that from and after June 30, 1824, there shall be added to the duties on all goods, wares and merchandize, imported, the full amount of such bounty or premium, as on the exportation of similar ar-t.v.les, may be paid or allowed in the country fiom which the same shall be exported, or in which they shall be manufactured orproduced.

The 4th section provides,that on all articles imported into the U. States in foreign vessels after the respective periods as above stated, there shall be imposed ao additional duty of 10 per centum ; the vessels of tbose nations excepted in whose favor provisions has been made by act of congress or treaty stipulations.

CONGRESS. Stnate,. Thursday, Jan. 8.—The resolution

offered by Mr.Barbour, requesting information as to our relations with Spain,was agreed to.

The Select Committee, to whom was referred the several propositions, for amending the Constitution, reported an amendment; which provides, that the Electors of President and Vice President shall be chosen in each state, in the congressional districts, by the votes of persons qualified to vote for members of the most numerousbranch of the state legislatures; that the Electors shall have power when convened on the'day of election, to fill any vacancy in their own body; that the votes shall be opened in a joint meeting of both Houses of Congress—and if iro person have a majority of the votes for President, a choice shall be immediately made by the joint meeting from the three persons having the highest number of votes—a majority of the members present at the joint meeting, shall be necessary to a choice on the first ballot, after which a plurality of yotes only Shall be necessary to a choice. If 110 person have a majority of the electoral votes for Vice- President, he shall be chosen by the Senate, as directed by the Constitution. The amendment also provides, that no person who has been twice elected President, shall be again eligible to that office.

Mr. Benton, who reported this amendment, gave notice that he should call for the consideration-thereof on Monday the 19th inst.

House of Representatives, Jan. 8.—Mr. Mc Lane, from the Committee of Ways & Means, reported a bill authorizing the Commissioners ofthe sinking Fund to purchase the 6 percent, stock of the U. States in the year 1824.

Mr. Mc Lane, from the same Committee, reported a bill authorizing the creation of a stock not exceeding five millions of dollars, to provide for the award of the Commissioners under the Treaty with Spain of 22d Feb.1819.

A bill appropriating $500 as compensation to Wm. P. Nimfno, for the destruction of a house on his estate, occupied by the American troops in the defence of Norfolk—was ordered to a third reading, 84 to 64.

Senate, Friday, Jan. 9.—Mr. Lanman presented the petition of Sam'l Peters, who prays confirmation of a large tract of land.underthe grant of Johnathan Carver. Referred to the Committee on Public Lands.

The bill for the relief of Josiah Hook, Jiin. was taken up in committee of the whole. The bill provides for the payment(of $1165 to JoSiah Hook, Jr. Collector of the port of Penobscot, Maine, as indemnification for a judgment obtained against him, for the seizure of some cattlej within his district, during the late waF, which he had reason to suppose were intended to be smuggled for the use of the enemy. The bill was passed to a third reading.

The bill from the House, for the relief of Jacob Babbit, of Bristol, R. I. was taken up in Committee. It provides that the interest of the duties upbn a large quantity of sugar destroyed by the great Storm in Sept. 1815, shall be remitted. The payment of the duties having been delayed, in consequence of the loss sustained by the owners, the bill proposes to release them from the interest of the Same.— The bill was reported to the Senate, Without amendment, and passed to a third reading.

Mr. Hayne gave notice that, on Wednesday next he should call up the resolutions proposing amendments to the Constitution ofthe U. States, in relation to the election of President and Vice Presidents.

The Senate adjourned to Monday. House of Representatives, Jan. 9</t.—Mr.

Tod, from the Committee on Manufactures, reported a bill 1 to amend the several acts for imposing duties on imports;' [The Tariff Bill.] The bill was referred to a committee of the whole House 011 the State of the Union, and 2000 copies ordeied to be printed.

Mr. Hamilton, from the Committee on Military Affairs, made a report on the memorial ofthe Mayor and Aldermen ofthe city-of N. York, in relation to Castle Clinton; which was laid on the table.

A message was received from the President ofthe United States, enclosing a report of the Secretary of the Navy, fee. 011 the subject of contracts for cannon and cannon shot.

Mr. Webster gave notice, that on Monday, the 19th Jan. he should call up the consideration ofthe resolution submitted by him on the subject of the Greeks.

The House went into committee on the bill for the relief of Sarah Perry : 011 which a prolonged and eloquent debate arose. The question being taken in committee 011 the motion of Mr. Wickliffe, to amend the bill by striking out the enacting clause, it was decided in the affirmative, ayes 121. Mr. Archer then moved that the bill be recommitted to the Naval Committee that reported it; which was car-lied, ayes 95.

Mr. Carter thus notices this debate:—Mr. Fuller of Massachusetts commenced the debate with giving a history of the bill. It appears the claim was before the House some years since, when it was defeated by the influence of Mr. Clay. Mrs. Perry has now renewed it. She asks a pension of something like 5300 per annum, upon the ground that .'•he was solely dependent for support upon the bounty of her son, the late Com. Perry, who died in the service of his country, and left her at an advanced age, to look to the liberality of the government, or the charity of the world for subsistence. Maj. Hamilton of S. Carolina, who was an intimate personal friend of Com. Perry, followed Mr. Fuller, and in a set speech of perhaps 20 minutes, in which he appealed to every generous feeling of the heart, and touched upon all those tender and delicate ties,which subsist between parent and child. Mr. Henry of Kentucky, in a handsome and eloquent speech succeeded Mr. Hamilton in favor ofthe bill. Mr. Wikcliffe of Kentucky, was the first who ventured to oppose the claim, apparently against the sympathies, if not the reason of the House. Mr. Cady in a few appropriate, forcible remarks supported the bill. Mr. Clay succeeded, and in 15 or 20 minutes, his argumentive and persuasive eloquence made what before seemed the worse appear the better reason.

The Speaker laid before the House a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, covering estimates of appropriation for for the year 1824 ; which was referred to the Committee of Ways and Means.

And the House adjourned to Monday.

Senate, Monday, Jan. 12 — Two petitions, claiming indemnification for property captured by the Erench previous to 1800. were referred to the committee 011 Foreign Relations.

Petitions from manufacturers of iron in Pennsylvania, from citizens of Virginia, and several petitions from New-Jersey, all praying for an increase of the duties on imported iron, were referred to the committee 011 commerce and manufactures.

House of Reprrscntatives,Jan. 12.—A message was received from the President of the United States, in the words following :

' In answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives, of Dec. 24, requesting the President to lay before the House such inl'or mation as he may possess, and which may be disclosed without injury to the public good, relative to the determination of any sovereign or combination of sovereigns, to assist Spain in the subjugation of her late colonies on the American continent; and whether any government ofEurope is disposed or determined to oppose any aid or assistance which such sovereign, or combination of sovereigns, may afford to Spain for the subjugation of her late colonies above mentioned: I have to state, that I possess 110 information 011 that subject, not known to Congress, which can be disclos ed without injury to the public good.

JAMES MONROE.

Mr. Mitchell, (of Md.) offered the following joint resolution, which lies one day. ' Whereas that distinguished champion of

freedom and hero of ourRevolution,the friend and associate of Washington, the Marquis de la Fayette, a volunteer general officer in our Revolutionary war, has expressed an anxiouj desire to visit 'this country,the independence of which his valor, blood, and treasure, were so instrumental in achieving : Wherefore, ' Be it resolved by the Senate and House of

Representatives of the U. States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the U. States be requested to communicate to the Marquis de la Fayette the expression of those sentiments of profound respect, gratitude, and affectionate attachment, which are cherished towards him by the government and people of this country ; and to assure him that the execution of his wish and intention to visit this country will be hailed by the people and government with patriotic pride and joy.

4 And be it further, resolved, that the President ofthe U. States be requested to ascertain from the Marquis de la Fayette, the time when it may be most agreeable for him to perform his visit: and that he offer to the Marquis a passage in one of our national ships.'

Wie bill fdr the relief of &afet Fountain ^ and the bill for extending the time for the settlement of land claims m Florida, were passed and sent to the Senate for concurrence.

Senate, Tuesday, Jan. 18.—Memorials from Portsmouth, and from Charleston, were presented, praying indemnity for spoliations bj French vessels, from 1793 to 1800.

The bill extending the time of half pay to Widows whose husbands died in the public service, was passed with an amendment.

The bill authorising an additional number of sloops of war to be built, was reported by Mr. Lloyd, of Mass. and passed to a second reading. [The bill directs the building of .10 sloops of war, of the first class, and appropriates $850,000 for that purpose.] -

The bill from the other House for the relief of certain distillers in the county of Berks, Penn. was taken up and ordered to a third reading. This bill provides remuneration for an excess of Excise duties on their stills, paid to the U. States, by the persons in whose favor it is drafted, in consequence of a mis-construction of the law, by the supervisor.

The bill to abolish imprisonment for debt, reported by a select committee of the Senate, was taken tip, in course, and having received an amendment, was, on motion of Mr. Johnson, of Kentucky^ postponed to Monday of the week after next.

House of Representativesj Jan. 13:—Mr./ Sloane made an unfavorable report on the petition of John Biddle, contesting the seat of Gabriel Richards—laid on the table.

The Speaker laid before the House a letter from the Secretary of the Navy, furnishing a list of the persons employed in the Navy Department.

Mr; Mitchell's resolution, relating to the Marquis de la Fayette, was considered and referred to a select committee of seven.

The House again resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the bill to procure the necessary plans,estitaates, and surveys, upon' the subject of Roads, and Canals. Mr. P. P. Barbour opposed, and Mr. Holcombe, advocated the bill; when the Committee rose, reported progress, and had lfeav£ to sit again. . Stnate, Jan. 14.—Mr; Chandler presented the petition of Abiel Wood and others,of Wis-cassetin Maine, praying to be indemnified for French spoliations committed 011 (heir property previous to the year 1800.

Mr. Dickerson presented petitions from a number of citizens of New Jersey, praying an increase of duty 011 foreign iron.

Mr. Parrott submitted the following resolution for consideration : Resolved, That the Committee on Naval Affairs be instructed to inquire into the expediency of continuing the pensions heretofore granted by law to the widows of persons slain in the private ai ined vessels ofthe United States, or who may have died in consequence of any accident or casualty which occurred on board such vessels, during the late war.

House of Representatives, Jan. 14.—The Speaker laid before the House a report froiri the Secretary of War, on the memorial of the Legislature of the Territory of Arkansas, respecting the lands occupied by the Quapau Indians, in said territory ; which was read, and referred to the Committee of Ways fc Means.

The House went into committee of the whole, Mr. Foot, of Conn, in the chair,011 the unfinished business of yerterday : which was, the motion of Mr. Barbour to strike out the enacting clause of the bill reported by Mr. Hemphill, Chairman of the Committee on Roads and Canals, to obtain the requisite surveys and plans 011 that subject

Mr. Clay delivered his sentiments against the motion, and in support of the bill. The question was then taken on striking out the enacting clause in the bill, and decided in the negative—Ayes 74, Noes 109.

Mr. Hemphill tfioved to fill the blank for appropriations,with the sum of $30,000,which was carried, ayes 105.

The Committee then rose, and reported the bill with the amendment. It was then ordered to a third reading, Yeas 114, Nays 82.

The following is a copy ofthe bill: Beit cnacted,fyc. That the President of the

U. States is hereby autht«rized to cause the necessary surveys, plans, and estimates, to be made, ofthe routes of such Roads and Canals as he may deem of national importance, in a commercial or military point of view, or necessary for the transportation of the public mail, designating, in the case of each Canal, what parts may be made capable of sloop navigation ; the Purveys, plans, and estimates, for each, when completed, to be laid before Congress. And be it further enacted, That, to carry into effect the objects of this act, the President be, and he is hereby, authorized to employ two or more skilful civil engineers, and such officers of the corps of engineers, or who may be detailed to do duty with that corps, as he may think proper, and the sum of thirty thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby, appropriated to be paid out of any moneys in the Treasury, not otherwise appropriated.

House of Representatives, Jan. 15.-—Mr.Ba-chanan laid on the tible the following:—• Resolved, That a committee b6 appointed, whose duty it shall be to inquire, in what manner the resolutions of Congress; passed on the 24th of Dec. 1799, relative to the erection of a marble monument, in the Capitol, at the City of Washington, to commemorate the great events of the military and political life of Gen. George Washington, may be best ac-^ complished ; and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.

The House went into a committee of the whole on the state of the Union, on the bill ' authorising the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund to purchase the 7 per cent, stock of the [J. States, in the year 1824.'

The bill authorizes, the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund to purchase,during the year 1824, any stock of the U. States, bearing an interest of seven per centum per annum, not exceeding the sum of eight millions six hundred and ten thousand dollars.]

The bill appropriating $30,000 for the procurement of surveys, &tc. for Roads and Canals was taken up and after a long debate recommitted to a committee df the whole, with a view, as was supposed, to allow the Speaker to take part in the debate.

Mr. Mc'Duffie gave notice, that he would, tomorrow call up the consideration of the reported amendment of the constitution,respecting the choice of President and Vice President of the U. States.

To those of our readers who think with us, that the Cengress of the United States cannot.

during ^eaee,. more beneficially employ its lime and the redundant revenue of the nation, than in affording aid to objects of Internal Improvement, we offer our congratulations on the nfear prospect of the passage of an act, byCongress,authorizing,surveys apd estimates to be mad? of certain great roads and canals. The bill was yesterday ordered to be read a third time, by a majority which Ipaves no doubt of its final passage, in the House of Representatives. Of its fate in the Senate, we run little hazard in making a favorable prediction.

Our opinions on this subject may be peculiar ;. but two little bills have already passed the House of Representatives, at this session, for making roads in the Territories of Arkansas and Florida, which, if they become laws, as we presume they will, are of more importance, in our estimation, looking to their effect on the social condition, and moral as well as political strength of the country, than all the other laws will be that are likely to pass at the present session, if we except the one of which we have just spoken. The bill for the alteration of the Tariff, to be sure, will, if it pass, have an operation favorable to particular parts of the country, and particular interests ; but Internal Improvements benefit every body, without exception. The nabob and the pauper equally share the advantages of

•them; they are, therefore, peculiarly fit for Republican Governments, the whole policy of which is to assist the march of intellect and of physical improvement.—Nat. Intell.

NEW-YORK, Jan. 17. FROM RIO JANEIRO—By the Tuscaloosa

capt. Mott, we have advices from Rio Janeiro to the 22d Nov. The political concerns of the nation were in a very unsettled state. The Emperor after dissolving the Cortes, made prisoners of 9 of its members and was banishing them for France. A new assembly was called by the Emperor. A friend at Rio writes, 'aRepublican form of government is not likely to be established here, although the motto is i Independence or Death.' The troops of the Emperor are constantly under arms

Extract of a letter dated Rio Janeiro, Nov. 15. 'The course of proceeding, altogether un

precedented, alluded to in the enclosed, was the determination of this government not to suffer the baggage of his Excellency Csesar A. Rodney, to be transhipped from the U. S. ship Congress, to the ship Sally, Capt. Cook, of Salem, (the ship in which Mr. Rodney was to proceed to his destined station,) without the regular inspection by the officers of the 'customs, to which passengers' baggage is subjected, but to which inspection the apparel,instructions, Sic. of a public minister, destined from a country in amity with this government to another friendly court, should, as a matter of course, be exempted, particularly as said baggage was not intended to be landed here Mr. Rodney, in a very decided and proper manner resolved to abandon his property on board the Congress rather than submit to the examination of his effects, and by the determined and spirited objections to the proceed ings of this government by our Consul, Condy Raguet, Esq. the baggage of Mr. Rodney was after much detention, allowed to be taken from the Congress to the Saliy without hind ranee or molestation.'

Rio DE JANEIRO, Oct. 23.—A Public Din-. per was yesterday given in this city by the A-.nierican citizens, to-C. A. Rodney, Esq. who stopped here on his way to the place of his destination on the 17th Sept. and who by a course of proceeding atlogethef unprecedented on the part of this Government, has been detained until this day. Mr. Raguet, our Consul, acted as President, and Mr. James Birck-head as Vice President, and the company was honored by the presence of His Excellency F. V. Gomez, Commissioner from Buenos Ayres on aspecial mission to this government

In Upper Peru, the hostile armies were approaching each other, and a decisive battle was daily expected. It was generally supposed that the Royalists had the advantage of the Patriots in point of Officers.

At Rio, the recent measures of the Empe ror were viewed by the Brazilians with disgust, and as clearly indicating his intention of aiding with his European friends. The animosity between the natives and Europeans was so great, apprehensions h:id existed that it would lead to bloodshed. The greater part of the troops were kept at the palace, about 3 miles from town; this measurfe it was thought had a tendency to preserve the tranquility of the city, and was adopted by the government immediately after the Cortes were put down because, it was said, the Emperor could not rely upon the loyalty of the Brazilian troops if they were seperated from the others. Some murmurs having been heard from the native citizens,against tlfe recent arbitrary measures made it more important with the government to prevent a communication between them and the disaffected troops, until the warmth of feeling had somewhat subsided,which seemed to be the case a day or two before the Tuscaloosa sailed. The troops however, mostly remained out of town, and some of them had been sent several leagues into the country.

Lord Cochrane had arrived with the Don Pedro, 64, in want of repairs.

Nine members of the Cortes had been arrested and imprisoned, besides some citizens. All but one of the members arrested were sent away to France, in an Imperial vessel, which sailed the day before the Tuscaloosa—among thern were the three Andrados and their families, Jose Bonefacio, formerly minister of state, Martinus Francisco, ex minister of Fa-zenda, and Antonia Carlos, formerly member of the Cortes at Lisbon, from St. Pauls, leading members of the house, and said to have been active enemies of the Emperor, in consequence of the harsh manner in which the two brothers were dismissed from the Ministry, and to punish whom was the motive for suppressing the Cortes. The press yet continued tolerably free, and the people spoke with contempt of the Emperor. It was even said he regretted the high handed measures he had taken, into which he had been hurried

• by the rancor of the European officers of the army and his household.

Jamaica.—A Kingston paper of the 20th ult. and letters of thesamedate,statethata revolt of the negroes was meditated at St. Marys. The design was to burn the town of Port Maria : a negro is said to have given the information, and to have implicated his own, father in the plot. Several of the insurgents have been secured.

—I.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20,1824.

"VIRTUE,LIBERTY,AND INDEPENDENCE.

Cause of the Greeks.—The Inhabitants of the town of Norwalk, friendly to the cause of Grecian Freedom, are respectfully invited to attend a meeting at Mr. U. Johnson's Hotel, on Monday evening, 26th inst. at 7 o'clock, to consider the propriety of appointing ai committee to solicit contributions in support of the above cause.

A FRIEND TO THE GREEKS.

It is astonishing to see . how like wild-Jire the disposition to aid the Greeks has scattered over the whole country within a very few weeks —All classes, ages, and sexes, feel alike interested, and religion, science, and amusement, each in their turn are made to help forward the cause. iSermons, oVations, theatrical performances,cjrcus exhibitions,suppers,and balls, for the 'Greeks, are the order of the day—this is surely wonderful; but will not our reader think it still more passing strange, when we inform him that such is the. sympathy for the poor Greeks in this place that even the pains and anxious cares of age are so far forgotten thatthose who haveadvanced to Maturer years, following the patriotic examplfe of those whose hearts are ' with youthful vigor warm,J intend to' have a Greek Ball next Thursday evening.

The Greek Fund continues to increase.— Sincc our last notice the Treasurer lias received #671 75, from the officers, instructors, cadets and citizens at West Point, §463 of which were from the cadets ; §350 from the members of the Georgia Volunteers, of Savannah ; §86 71, being a collection in Rev. Dr. Romeyn's Church ; §52, a collection at Le Roy, Genesee county ; and §1 25, from two ladies in Carlisle, Penn.

On Thursday evening last the Rev. Mr. Dey delivered an oration in the Presbyterian Church at Bridgeport, on the subject of Grecian freedom, at the close of which a collection was taken up.

William Hillhouse,Esq.ofNew-Haven,has contributed one hundred dollars to the Greek Fund, now collecting in that city.

The ' General Society of Mechanics' in N. Haven,have contributed §50 to the same fund.

The inhabitants of the 1st Society in Windsor, in this state, have raised §120 for Greece.

We are highly gratified with the spirit that is pervading the country in respect to the hero of New Orleans, and unless we are very much mistaken it augurs that the people of the U-nited States begin to think seriously of him as their next President. At several places in this state the 8th of January has been noticed with more than common interest, and the same may be said of other states. A splendid ball was given in honor to him in Baltimore, at which he was invited to attend, but in consequence of official duties, and pre-engage-ments, he found it impossible to comply with the request. At Washington, also, a grand ball was made for him, which he honoured with his presence, after >Irs. Adams'Assembly broke up. Mr. Carter, the editor of the New-York Statesman, who is spending the winter in Washington, writes that the General " is emphatically the popular man of the city, and receives the. utmost attention and respect wherever he goes." A correspondent of the Spectator says he has a peculiar affability, mildness, and politeness of manner, which puts down prejudice, and wins the esteem and affection of all who come in contact with him.

On New-Year's day, Mr.Custis, the adopted son of Washington, presented to Gen. Jackson the military pocket Telescope used by the • father of his country,' in the revolutionary war. The General is said to have received this revolutionary relic in a manner peculiarly impressive, which showed that he was still a-iive to all the heroic feelings of the soldier, the patriot and the friend. He replied that he received a remembrance of the great father ol his country with feelings not to be expressed by words, and that it was with pride ami pleasure he found himself selected as the depository of any thing which had belonged to one whose memory is fondly cherished by the wise and good of all nations, and continues to grow with the growth, and strengthen with |the strength, of our happy country. On the 8th the General received another present, still more fruitful than the first, in honorable, delightful recollections. It was a pair of pistols, elegantly wrought, but bearing the marks of age, which had been presented to Gen. Washington by the Marquis la Fayette, and used by the former during the revolutionary war. It was presented by one of the legatees of Gen. Washington, through the hands ofCol.Chas. F. Mercer, of the House of Representatives, in presence ofmany distinguished individuals. On receiving them the General said that coming from such a source and on such a day, gave to the present a history and a value calculated to excite the wannest feelings of his heart. No present could have been more acceptable. As instruments which, in the hands of the father of his country and of his bosom associate, (alluding to La Fayette) contributed to the establishment of the independence we enjoy, they merit to be considered sacred and holy relics; and I shall keep them, continued he, feelingly impressed with a remembrance of their peculiar history.

On the same day the General dined with a select party of distinguished friends of both sexes. Mr. Carter was one. To him we are indebted for a description of what took place on the occasion. On taking his seat at the table between two blooming ladies, the General gallantly remarked that he was a thorn in the midst of roses. Several toasts suited to the. occasion were given, and after the General had retired, a bumper was drank to the day and its hero. Gen. Jackson ate at table from the identical plate which General Washington used at his last dinner. It was sent from Virginia expressly for the occasion. One of the ladies had placed around it a wreath of laurel and myrtle entwined. The plate is ofFrench china,and is perfectly white, except a small stamp of a crown on the Outside of the bottom, which led one of the party to remark, that Gen.Washington fe his successor to the plate, always kept the crown urtder.

But Jackson's honors do not end here. In the evening Mrs. Adams gave hitn a party, at which 1000 persons are supposed to have attended. The rooms were decorated with laurels, ever-greens, and roses, in addition to the multitude of paintings and plates that adorned the walls. At 9 o'clock Gen. Jackson en

tered theroom, arte! was conducted by fttrs. Adams through the apartment. He appeared reiiiarkably well, saluting his friends and receiving their congratulations with his usual urbanity and affability. Mr. Carter says, Mrs. Adams, in her manners, unites dignity with an unusual share of ease and elegance. " Mr. Adams, who is known to be proverbially plain, unassuming, and unostentatious in his manners, never playing the courtier, nor professing what' he does not feel, received his visitors with his usual cordiality and politeness. Without aiming at parade and show, he never-fails to place his company at their ease, and to render his entertainments pleasant and a-greeable. His simplicity and sincerity of manners liiore than compensate for that polished and practised courtesy, which some others possess. Among his neighbours and in private life, the character of Mr. Adams is unusually respected and esteemed ; and it is only amidst the conflicts and turmoils of politics, that he has rttade enemies."

General Jackson has been nominated for President by the young men of Baltimore, at a meeting held on the 7th instant.

Various resolutions have passed the Legislature of Alabama, proposing Genr Jackson as a suitable candidate for President.

A letter from a soldier of the Revolution, published in the National Intelligencer, has the following paragraph: lean see but one objection against acknowledging the Independence of the Greeks : that is, the opposition of the Holy Alliance being so great to the civil liberty of mankind, might, perhaps, lead them to turn their arms against those poor sufferers, if befriended by our Republic.-If we shall have to defend ourselves against the Holy Alliance, as hinted in the Message^ would it not be well to give them Old Hickory? Surely, if the Presidency goes by merit, Jackson must get it. He has done more for his country than all the other candidates combined.

At a meeting of a number of the republican members of the general Assembly of Virginia, it was resolved, that the republican members of Congress from that state be recommended to endeavour to procure a nomination of fit persons to fill the office of President and V. President of the U. States.

Colonization Society.—A ship has recently sailed from Norfolk, with 120 colonists to join the American settlement at Liberia. The expense of transportation are much less than was expected, being only §20 each, the society paying lor the provisions.

Duelling.—On the 3d inst. two gentlemen left Washington for Bladensburgh, with the intention of fighting a duel, but on their arrival on the ground they settled thequarrel, and returned to the city without firing a shot.-Maj. S. Clark, of Utica, lately challenged Adj. Gen. Parker, but ihe latter refused to fight. The affair is not yet settled.

It is worthy of record that the North River was free from ice on the 12th inst. and that several vessels have arrived atN. York from Albany and Troy. At Buffalo a great freshet has been produced by the melting of the snow in that vicinity, and the breaking up of the ice on Buffalo creek. The lake was free from ice on the 5th inst.

Jldroit Roguery.-^-On the 12th inst. a lad was sent by Messrs. Murritt and Dart of New York, to make a deposit of §1500 in one of the banks. On his way he < was met by a person who took the money from him directing him to run back to the store where he was wanted, and he would do the business at the banks. On the next day the villian was caught and §75 of the money recovered

On the 8th inst. 12 of the members of the society of Friends, called Shakers, residing at Niskeuna, were brought to Albany, under a warrant, for refusing to perforfn militia duty and committed to close confinement in the county gaol. And next evening, the coloiiel of the regiment, within whose district of command the Shakers reside, having heard of their confinement, remitted all their fines,and they were discharged from prisonfe sent home

Murder.—A man named Othello Church, a respectable inhabitant of the town of Friendship, Allegany county, was murdered on the 26th of December in the most deliberate and cold blooded manner. About one o'clock in the morning a man on horse-back rode up to his house, and informed him that he had at length paid a certain debt to one Davenport, (for which Mr. Church was security,) and if he would step to the door he would show him a receipt. Mr. C. got out of bed, opened the door, and when^reaching for the paper, a carbine was fired at him by the villain, the contents of which entered his breast, and he instantly expired. Mr. C. was security for a Mr. How, and by merely intimating his fears that he would be compelled ultimately to pay the debt, had enraged him to such a degree that How repeatedly threatened his life. Suspicion, therefore, immediately rested on How; pursuit was made to his house ; a carbine was found with every appearance of having been recently discharged : and his horse was found in a high state of perspiration, with other indications of having been ridden excessively hard. These circumstances appeared so unfavorable to his innocence, that he was com mitted, to await his trial at the Feb. Circuit.

Riots at Wilmington, Del.—On the 3d inst. it has been stated, a mob assembled at this place, and burnt an effigy of Capt. Biddle. TheAurora states that another mob assembled about 8 o'clock on Tuesdj»^ evening with an effigy, the body of which Hps probably stuffed with hay, and on the outSluiS daubed witji tai ; the limbs of this figure contained crackers.— The mob then marched up French-sU.to the house of the collector of the customs, at the corner of Second-st.; then up to the house of Thomas M'Dowell, Esq. Justice ofthePeace; they then passed to or rieaF'the premises of Mr. John Poyne, screaming out' down with John Poyne,'fee. Squire M'Dowell being in his office, ran out and was joined by the collector and his watch. The mob next turned downFrench-st. to the lower market house; the combustibles in the body of the effigy soon took fire and was blown to atoms, when the digraceful scene ended. These disgraceful acts were in consequence of an alleged Indignity offered to Mr. C. A. Rodney, Minister to Buenos Ay res, by Capt. Biddle, on the voyage to South America.

Spanish Claims.—A letter from Washington states that the Commissioners have come, to a decision against all the St. Domingo, gases, on the ground, that the voyages were ille-

I. This decision spreads far and wide, o-vejr the docket.

Mail ttobbery.—A. man named Sjolomari Bellew, the contractor and carrier ofthemail from Richmond .to Charlottesvilles, Va. has been committed for trial at the former place, on a charge of having robbed the mail.

A resolution has passed the Legislature of Delaware instructing the members of Congress from that state to use: their best efforts to have an inquiry instituted into the conduct of Capt. Biddle towards Mr. Rodriey, in his late voyage to Rio Janeiro.

Meetings are proposed at Washingtoncity, to consider the propriety of petitioning Congress for admission of the District of Columbia, into the Union, as a Territory.

A letter from Alvarado, dated Dec. 12, says that the castle of St. Juan de Uloa is in a very distressing condition,being destitute of provisions, and greatly injured by the fire from Vera Cruz. Disaffection is visible in the countenances of both officers and men.

Imprisonment for Debt.—It is stated on the authority of a committee of the grand jury of the county of'Suffolk, (Mass.) to shew the tendency of imprisonment for debt to harden the dispositions of creditors,that the whole amount of debts and costs for which 12 persons were imprisoned in the county jail was §130 91. The original debt of one of this number was §2 17, and the highest debt was §27. If the facts were known, such, we have no <V'jbt, would be found to be the case in every part of the country. There are but few persons ever imprisoned for large debts. It is the poor who suffer. Of war, it is said, one mur der makes a villain—millions, a hero. And such is the case with debtors. Those who crash for a few hundred thousands, are said to break likegentlemen jthey can compound,and still drink their wine and ride in their coaches. But the poor laborer who has the misfortune to owe five dollars, is sent off to prison with out pity, while his broken-hearted and shivering wife,and hungrychildren,are left to freeze, starve, or go to the Alms House.—Spectator.

Robbery of the Grave.—On the night of Wednesday the 7th inst. the grave of a respectable young female in the town of Orange was opened, and the corpse stolen therefrom for the purpose of dissection. The friends of the deceased after discovering the outrage,procured a search warrant, and rapaired to the medical college in this city, where the corpse was found : fortunately it had not been dissected, and the body was re-conveyed to the p.ace from whence it had been taken. The next day the remains were interred in the garden of the parent, [Mr. Laban Smith.]

The civil authority have been busily em ployed during the week, in ferreting out the perpetrators of this offence ; one person has been bound over to the Superior Court, in a bond of §1000 to answer the charge ; and process has issued against others. We have never known so great an excitement in the city on any occasion as we have witnessed during the past week. For two nights, it was necessary for the civil authority and the executive officers to be employed, aided by a de tachment of t he militia, in preventing acts of violence on the part of an indignant community.—New-Haven Register.

[The Mayor «<" New-Haven has offered reward of §300 for the discovery of the persons concerned in this disgraceful act.]

A Boston paper mentions that three persons were tried at the Court sitting in that city for disinterring dead bodies. One was fined, and two confined in the state "prison. The same paper, we believe, mentions the arrival of another Egyptian mummy, and we suppose that the very same Jury and Judges who convicted and condemned the stealers of dead bodies in Massachusetts, will go to see the mummy, and thus reward the stealers of dead bodies at Thebes.— U. S. Gazette.

Improvement of Oswego River.—From the Onondaga Register it appears that the inhabitants residing on the shores of lake Ontario and the river St. Lawrence are about to petition the legislature of this state for aid in improving the navigation of Oswego river, and in constructing a canal around the Oswego falls. They state that a canal 12 miles long, conducted up the valley of the Oswego river, with locks to overcome a fall of 100 feet, and another short cut, only 4 miles long, would 0-pen a navigable communication between the Erie canal and lake Ontario, and thus intro duce us to a coast of 600 miles in extent, and draw to our markets much of the trade which now passes to our Canadian neighbors. The whole expense of this improvement, it is sup posed would not exceed §200,000.—N.YiObs.

Samuel Smith, Esq. ef Warwick, Orange county, put an end to his existence last week by cutting his throat. He was originally a shoemaker—rose to property and respectabil ity—became a magistrate—was reduced again by misfortune, to his shop—and cut his throat to end his mortification.—Spectator.

There will be Jive Sundays in the ensuing month of February—a circumstance which wil 1 not occur but twice more du ring the pre-sent century, viz. in 1852, and 1880.

The Banks at Boston are making arrange ments to equalize the country bank note circa lation of New England, in the same manner that the Banks in New-York have done.

A quantity of Contraband Goods, valued at §8000, were seized at Montpelier, Vt. on the 1st inst. and while the officers Were conveying the goods to the custom-house, they were attacked by a mob, who rescued them from the officers and secreted them. A warrant was immediately issued against the assailants for highway robbery, and an accomplice in the affray arrested,who, upon condition of release, disclosed the place of concealment of the goods, which were again secured.

Upwards of 15,000 pieces of flannel, of 46 yards each, were manufactured last year within 40 miles of Boston,and it is calculated that nrtore than 30,000 pieces will be manufactured the present year. In New-York and Connecticut there are large manufactories of this commodity, which in 18 months will be able to supply the whole country.

The trial of the editor of theBostonGalaxy, upon an indictment for an alledged libel upon the Russian Consul, took place at Boston, on the 7th inst. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty on thelst count, but guilty on the 2d.

The Board of Health of Philadelphia report the death of 94 persons in that city during the week ending on Saturday the 10th inst. 19 of which were of smallpox.

The widow of thl celebrated circumnavigator, Captain Clook, is still alive, and resides at Clapham, having survived her husband forty-four years. ' v J

" young Negroes for Sate?-—Sucli is thWg-heading of an advertisement in the Norfolk?^' Beacon, and the advertiser George .Esher,^ goes on to state that on a certain day, at 11 o'clock, he will sell two negro children, twins, three weeks old. Humane people at the Norffty would pot take calves from their dams, aud sell them at that tender age.—Spectator.

In addition to the donations to the Greek Fund mentioned in a preceeding column, we find the following in one of our papers. The wife of Col: Paulding, of Troy,an elegant gold watch and trimmings. At Rochester, §273 79' . together with a gold ring, an order for 15 can-nisters of powder, several muskets, pistols, swords, fee. The members of Genesee Lodge of Richmond, Ontario co. have voted §50 to be paid out of their funds. Gov. Yates, §100., .

In a quarrel at a tavern in Vermont, about a sling or dram, Ephraini Briggs, aged 64^ has been killed by a person said to be Daniel Palmer, who iii in custody. Briggs was a pensioner.

A Meteor, of uncommon brilliancy, passed over Alexandria about 11 o'clocl^ on Tuesday night. It appeared as large as the sun. The light of the moon was almost wholly eclipsed by that of tlife meteor. Five minutes after the metfeor had dissappeared a noise resembling heavy thunder was heardr-^some took it to be an earthquake, as the concussion of the report was so great as to cause the windowii and glasses of the houses to i-attle:

Nicholas Van Dyke has been re-appointed; and John M. Clayton appointed, senators of the U. States, from the state of Delaware.

Mr. Niles makes out that one hundred and ninety members of Congress are opposed to a caucus, and only sixty-eight in favor of one.

The state of Ohio, which contains at pre*., sent mOre than 600,000 inhabitants, has only one native citizen in itS legislature.

NOTICE. HP HE Proprietors of Stamford Library, are

requested to attend an adjourned meeting crftheCompany,to be held at the Academy on Tuesday evening, Feb. 8d, fbr the purpose of laying a tax, and making a forfeiture of the shares of such as refuse to pay.

Per order, J. S. DAVENPORT, Librarian. Stamford, Jan. 17th, 1824. 47 '

rT1HE Court of Probata for the district of Stamford, has limited seven months from

this date, for the creditors of the estate of Eb± enezer Ferris, late of Stamford dee'd, to exhibit their claims against said estate for settle^ ment; and all those indebted are requested to call and settle at the store of the subscriber.

SELLECK JONES, Exec'r. Darien, Jan: 16th, 1824. *47

CIX months from this date are limited by ^ the Hon. Court of Probate for Stamford district, fbr the exhibition Of claims against the estate of Jahez M. Hobby, late of Greenwich,dee'd. HEZEKIAH HOBBY, Exec'r.

Gretenwich, Jan. 13th, 1824. 47

At a Court of Probate held at Stamford, Dee. 27th, 1823—S. H. MINER, Judge, present.

TTPON the petition of Enos Wilmot of Da* ^ rien, shewing to this Court that he is guar

dian to Oliver Clock, and Harriet CIOLK, of said Darien, praying for liberty to sell certain lands belonging to his said wards, as pe> petition on file : Ordered, that the further hearing of said petition be postponed until the 1st Monday of March next, at 9 o'clock, A. M. then to be heard at the Probate Office in Stamford, and that said guardian give notice of the pendency of said petition by publishing this order in the Norwalk Gazette as the law directs. (45w6) Attest, S.H.MINER, Judge.

At a Court of Probate held at Stamford, Dec. 2.7th, 1823—S. H. MINER, Judge, present-

rTPON the petition of Martha Clock, of Da* rien, shewing to this Court that she is

guardian to Sarah Clock and Elizabeth Clock, of said Darien, praying for liberty to sell certain lands belonging to her said Waijls, as per petition on file: Orderedtthat the Ailrther hearing of said petition be postponed until the 1st Monday of March next, at 9 o'clock, A. M. then to be beard at the Probate Office in said Stamford, and that said guardian publish this order in the Norwalk Gazette as the law di« rects. (45w6) Attest, S. H. MINER, Judge.

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Norwalk, Jan. 12th, 1824. 46

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From the New-Yorfy^Statesman.

• WAR SONG OF THE INDIAN PROPHET,

('ljie on, hie on, ye gallant chiefs, To battle boldly speed, . . . .....

Averge year wrongs, avenge your griefs, Be brave, you can but bleed.

Away, away, to scenes of death, Ye warrior tribes, away ;

1four prophet with redeeming breath* Will cheer you in the fray.

to! Areonski, thron'd in light, Careering thro' the sky,

; .Looks down in blood upon the fight, ~ And rolls his thunders by.

" Tho' red the whirlwind of his wrath, These words dispel its gloom—

; "Hie on, there's ruin round your path, But glory in your doom.''

Then proudly strike, despising life, The axe of carnage wield ;

Bring death and vengeance to the strife-Spurn mercy from the field. %

Spare not, should trembling manhood sue, Or youth for pity kneel ;

The fiend that never felt for you, In blood must learn to feel.

' Hie on, hie on, ye gallant chiefs, To battle boldly speed,

Avenge your wrongs, avenge your griefs, Be brave, you can but bleed.

Extract from a very affecting sentence passed - by Ju d ge Longstreet, on John M. Williams,

•of Jones county, Georgia, convicted of mur

dering his wife. - . JohnM. Williams—When I heard the lits-

torv of your case from the lips of those who testified on your trial, I tho't it was such an one as would reconcile me to the painful task I am about to perform. But all the disgust and horror which I then felt at the enormity of your crime, have now given way to a succession of kind but conflicting emotions, t.r„i almost overpower me; and I meet you upon this occasion,no better prepared to pronou nce, than you are to hear the awful sentence.which awaits you. But it is in vain to shrink from a duty which the law compels me to perform.

Hear me then for a few moments, and forgive me for prolonging your suspense, while I once more rehearse the sad story of your guilt. Believe, the piteous tale is.not again repealed to shoot another pang into your agonized bosom. I would not wantonly sport with your feelings, nor mock your calamity. Xt is directed to the throng which presses around you, to witness our last sad interview. By them it will lone be remembered, and may hallow the rude and turbulent passions that would hurry them into crime, when the stem mandate of the law would be forgotten. Perhaps, too, it may touch some tender.chord of your own heart, that remains yet unbroken,and awaken you to such a sense of your perilous situation, as will induce, you to make a successful appeal

'to that Being,who alone can snatch you fiom the ruin which threatens you.

It appears that, some time since, you wooed and won the heart ol an amiable, lovely, affectionate and fatherless female yon led her to the altar, and there, m the presence of thai Being, before whom you must shortly appear you interchanged with her the vows of peipet-ual love and fidelity. She kept her vow—u-ltiidst the severest trials she did not forget it. The marks of your brutal violence disclosed your cruely to the world, before her own lips whispered U to her nearest friend. When her wounds awakened the sympathies of the only male connexion she had on earth and forced him to step forward in her defence she interceded in your beh.ilf, quelled the rage of her defender, palliated the offence of her husband, forgave him, ami wi.h manifestations ofunar bated love, again received him to her bosom. With each revolving month your cruelties were repeated as often as they were repeated, so often were they forgiven. At length your conduct assumed a more alarming cliai-acter, and she foresaw fell purpose you have now executed. She appealed to the laws of her country to avert the ruin which menaced her—but, ere she could expeiience their efficacy, one kind word from you dissipated ah her fears ;—she again relented,withdrew her complaint—again forgave,and again received you to her embrace. All this could not melt your locked and frozen heart—it served only to embolden you in iniquity. Her friends expostulated with you—she besought you : and her mother, trembling under, the weight of vears, implored you to deal more kindly with" her daughter. That mother addressed herself to your feelings in language that I should have thought even a demon could not resist. When she repeated it here, the Sternest heart in this vast multitude could not withhold from her the tribute of a tear. Behold, said she, I am a weak and aged woman— lean neither protect nor defend mychild— her father is dead—if yon discard her,where is she to seek protection ? This eloquent appeal could not find its way to your heart.

Your inhuman treatment continued, and was borne, by your companion with unexampled fortitude for more than 5 years ; during which period she presented you four children. It was the ninth day of the age of the youngest, and when its mother had not yet left the room of her confinement, you selected to execute your hellish purpose. Then, when she clasped to her bosom her helpless innocent, tvith this instrument, (a knife) still covered wittfher blood, you commenced the work of death. Nay, her life was not sufficient to appease your vengeance—her mangled corpse

' gave unequivocal proofs that many of her wounds could have been only inflicted to try the strength of her nerves. The keen edge of the knife made her forget her infant and her weakness ; she fled ; you pursued her and dealt to her a blow that arrested her feeble flight; youthen dropped the knife, went to your trunk, and drew from it this instrument of keener edge (a razor,) and with it you severed her head from her body. For all this what is your defence ! A plea that would deprive her of all that she had left behind her —her r eputation. Happiiy for her memory, this lies beyond the reach of your vengeance. Your efforts to tarnish it have only given to it additional lustre. If there was one in the vast assembly who witnessed your trial, that harbored for a moment a suspicion dishonorable to her, his conscience now rebukes him for his cruellies. After five months'preparation;

• after having all her nearest friends before you; after producing the inmates of your family, you have not been able to extort from one a

singk fcoftJ that fcouid alarm leVfcn jealdtoSy itself. All attest that she was constant, artless; meek, submissive and kind. Oh, she would have been a prize to any man but you ; had you permitted her to live, she would have been a blessing to your children. Poor, helpless orphans, what is now to be their destiny ?— Who is left to watch over their dawning intellect, to chasten their morals, to lead them to virtue's shrine ? Father of Mercy ! be thou their protector, guardian, and friend. Spirit of their murdered mother ! hover over and direct them through the dangerous and devious windings of life.

Description of the President's iwee on New-Years' Day—by the Editor of the JY. York Statesman, now at Washington. After some introductory remarks,and com

pliments to the editors of the Patriot, Mr.Car-ter adds : These things being premised, you may suppose two members of Congress and myself in a hack working traverse for half an hour through a throng of carriages, in reach ing the door of the President's House from the street, a distance of a hundred yards. On entering the large hall in front of the mansion, we found it already filled with visitants, who were busy in divesting themselves of outside garments,and in preparing to make their bow. In oift corner of the hall, a large and excellent band of music was stationed ; and at intervals, during the visit, inspiring national airs, rang through the remotest apartments of the mansion, and contributed much to the social enjoyment of the occasion.

The spacious and elegant suite of rooms, a description of which was given in my letters last winter, were crowded to overflowing.— Some of the residents at Washington, who have been in the habit of attending these levees annually, inform me that on no former occasion of this kind have they known so numerous an assembly of ladies and gentlemen, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather. Had the day been pleasant, hundreds of others would probably have attended. Every carriage and hack in the city were put in requisition; and many were obliged to remain at home for the want of a conveyance. All appeared anxious to pay their respects to.the chief magistrate of the nation ; to welcome his safe arrival at the goal of another year ; and to lender their warm wishes for his future health and prosperity. He never perhaps stood higher in the public estimation, than at i he present moment. The prompt and decided tone of his message has commanded universal respect.&t added much to his popularity. . The President took his station in the rotun

da, or principal drawing-room,whence he was constantly receiving the congratulations of his friends, and the compliments of the season, for upwards of two hours. A great number of strangers, of course, took this opportunity of being introduced. He appeared to be in excellent health and spirits, and received his visitants to the number of not less than a thousand, with much courtesy and cordiality. He is now at an advanced age ; but time has not yet made any serious inroads upon his constitution, or impaired the faculties of his mind. To every appearance he may survive his exit from office many years, and add another to the number of Ex-Presidents, who, after filling the highest stations in the gift of any people, have miugled again in the great mass of the community, as private citizens, and in the bosom of retirement and in the quiet of domestic life, still live to witness the prosperity of their country. The President yet retains the revolutionary costume, and much of the dignified simplicity of revolutionary manners.

Mrs. Monroe has for some time been seriously indisposed, and did not appear. In her absence, Mrs. Hay, her daughter, filled the station with great dignity and elegance of manners. Some of our female readers may have a curiosity to know the dress of this lady and the costume of the visitants, and although I do not possess half that gallantry,imputed to me by the correspondent of the Advocate— whose impudence shall hereafter receive that chastisement which it merits, yet I will here add a few particulars furnished by the polite-nes of a distinguished friend.

' Mrs. Hay's dress was an imperial purple, stampt or embossed, with a frill of white lace round the bosom, and furbelow neatly arrayed in such a manner, as to correspond and produce a proper finish. A small diadem comb ornamented her fine brown hair, simply put up a la chenoize. Her neck-lace was of aqua mairire, set in gold, and her ear-rings corresponded. Many of the ladies were dressed with great elegance, some in pink, blue, and red ; others in orange, fawn-color, dun, and white. Feathers of every description, from the plume of the ostrich, to that of the bird of paradise, ornamented the heads of the fashionables. Indeed all kinds of head dresses were seen, from the plain quaker bonnet, to ornaments the mostsplendid arid fanciful.

4 The gentlemen were less splendid in their dresses than the ladies. Costumes of all the civilized world were to be seen. The Russian Legation were in blue, embroidered with silver ; the French, in dark blue, embroidered with gold, much flowered, assuming rather the regime than the modune ; the British appeared also in blue, ornamented with gold, a very neat dress, not too gaudy, but quite appropriate; the Colombian and Mexican, in a remarkably neat citizen's full dress, without any kind ofornament, manifesting much taste and elegant simplicity. American military and naval officers, many of whom were present, appeared in the plain uniform of the U. States, neat, without trappings of a georgeous character, suited to our republican institutions, and the simplicity of our manners. They did not lose anything by comparison with the representatives of the crowned heads of Europe.

4 In the midst of the multitude, the celebrated General Devereux, an Irish gentleman in the service of Colombia, and who has lately been appointed an ambassador to some of the European powers, atti acted a large share of attention. His figure and dress were commanding—He has a fine open countenance; exhibiting all those traits which characterize his countrymen. His uniform was unique,being of green and gold, richly embroidered somewhat after the fashion of the Austrian generals. He was received with kindness, and treated with much cordiality by some of our citizens and public officers.' ' ;

So much for the contribution of my friend. I shall complete the sketch with .a fafjidp'eh. It would be an idle task to attempted; e^ntiirie-rate half of those who coniposed^bj's immense' concourse. Suffice it to say, tha\the Secretaries of State, of War, and the Navy, theAt-torney General and the Post-Master General,

the presiding officer's and most oif. ttifc rrietii-tersof both Hotlses of Congress, of civil, naval, and military officers of the government, a very large proportion of the citizens of Washington and Georgetown and their families, together with a great number of strangers from all parts of the country and the world were here assembled. The ladies were collected into groups in the different rooms, when they received the congratulations of their friends. They appeared to great advantage, presenting a fine display of beauty, taste and fashion.— Among the gentlemen, the four candidates for the Presidency of course attracted an unusual share of attention. Each of them had a circle constantly around him, not of partisans, (for politics are never permitted to intrude into social circles at Washington) but of those who were anxious on this occasion to pay their respects to gentlemen of distinguished talents and holding elevated stations. I regret to add that the Secretary of the Treasury still continues seriously indisposed, and is unable to leave his room. He was of course deprived of the pleasure of mingling with his fellow-citizens on this joyous occasion, and of receiving the congratulations of his friends.

At about two o'clock, P. M. the company began to retire, the ladies and gentlemen promenaded the extensive hall to the music of the band, while in waiting for their carriages at the door. Before three o'clock the rooms were clear, and the visitants had departed, satisfied, I trust, with the happy commencement of a new year, and with the social and festive pleasures of the morning.

In the evening I attended a splendid ball at the spacious hall belonging to Messrs. Caru-si's. About three hundred ladies and gentlemen were present, most of whom were on the floor at the same time.

THE TURKS.—We caution all those patriotic gentlemen whose nerves are too weak to untie their strong purse-strings in aid of the Greeks, not to r£ad the following denunciation of that huge-wiskered fellow, the Grand Sultan. Though one by the olden time, we are sure his mantle has fallen upon his present successor, so let the trembling bipeds that stand in awe of him and read this, while they think of the consequences resulting from our aid to the Greeks, look well to their clattering teeth and knuckle-bones.— Conn. Herald.

The following challenge was sent from So-lyman the Great, Emperor of the Turks, to Maximilian II. Emperor of Germany :

" By connivance of the Great GOD in Heaven, we Solyman, God on earth, Great and Sublime Emperor of all the World,Lord, Master, and Disposer of all the followers of CHRIST, we send and declare unto thee,Maximilian, indignation, misfortune, and infidelity to thee and thy Princes, subjects and adherents. We moreover give thee to know, that we, by the sufferance of the Great GOD, styled on eatth the Great and Perpetual God, Most Mighty Emperor Soldan of Babylon, Lord of Armenia, the Mightiest in Persepo-lis and Numidia, the greatest auxiliary of GOD, Prince in Barbary, even unto the Mountains of Achaia, King of Kings, from the Meridian to the Poles, from the rising of the sun to the setting thereof, the first and chief-placed in the Paradise of Mahomet, the scourge of Christendom and Christians, keeper and defender of the sepulchre of thy GOD crucified, the only victorious and triumphant Lord of the World, and of all Circuits and Provinces thereof; thou, Maximilian, who stylest thyself King of our Kingdom of Hungary, we will visit thee for that cause, and make thee acquainted with our strength of thirteen kingdoms, collected in one hundred thousand horse and foot prepared for war, with all the power of Turkish munition, such as those nor none of thy servants have seen, heard, or had knowledge of; and this even before thy chief city, Vienna. We, Solyman, God on earth, in defiance of thee, thine adherents and abettors, do, with our war-like strength, pronounce and'intend thine and their utter destruction and depopulation, by every possible means we can devise ; and this we signify unto thee, to the end that thou and thy miserable people may prepare yourselves for ruin or death ; with us it is determined, by the hands of our Janizaries, to ravage and spoil thee, and all thy German king'doms and principalities.— This misery we have announced against thefe and thy adherents; have thou no doubt we will come. Dated in the year of our reign^ forty-seven, in the city of Constantinople,front which we did expel thy predecessors,- their wives, children, and friends, and made them miserable slaves and captives."

Character of the Turks.—The following sketch of the character of the Turks, given by the Rev. Mr. Fisk, one of the Missionaries to the Holy Land, will be read with interest.

Think of a government in which every office is sold to the highest bidder, and in which a criminal may almost uniformly obtain his freedom by the payment of money ; think of schools,in most of which the only thing taught is topronounce the words of a language which neither pupils nor teacher understand ; think of places t)f public worship, in which neaily all the exercises are performed in an unftnown tongue ; think of one half of the females in the country prohibited from going out without concealing their faces, while both the laws and the religion of the country allow polygamy and concubinage ; think of a country in which scarce one woman in a hundred can read, and where perhaps not half the men are more fortunate ; think of a country in which the governor has liberty to behead seven men a day without assigning any reason whatever for so doing; where a criminal is condemned without jury, and Iliad almost said without trial or witnesses ; and after being condemned, is immediately beheaded, strangled, or hung at the first convenient place in the street, and left hanging two or three days; think of a country in which, in case of public disturbance, one half of the community can murder whomsoever they please of the other half with impujnity ; think of a country in which an armed man will meet a respectable inoffensive citizen in. the street of a populous city at midday, and shoot him dead oti the spot, and then sit down; quierty'and smoke his pipe in sight of tlie^copjise, while e'ven the guards of the city are passing by;, think of-a country in which the hame of Christianity, exists, but on-Jy as a name for that superstition, and idolatry Tyhich belong to paganism,", atifrin, which the delusions of'the^f^lse proph^tteixiSts with all theuv^ impuritiei^nd aH tlieirabdminations— such a country or rather much worse than e-veh this description, is Turkey.

tf'hfe following is an fextract fVbni the address of a committee appointed in a town inHart-ford county to solicit subscriptions in aid of the Greeks from the inhabitants; It mentions some interesting facts. " The Greeks inhabit'the southern part of

the Empire of Turkey, the finest country in Europe. Their territory, exclusive of numerous islands, contains about 50,000 square miles, and from four to five millions of inhabitants. They are the descendants of the ancient Greeks, the most remarkable people of antiquity, the inventors of the arts, the authors of civilization, the first people who understood the principles of civil liberty, and established the government of Republics. They continued to be an illustrious and prosperous people, till they were conquered and enslaved by the ferocious Turks, under the banners of Mahomet, in the year of our Lord 1452.

The Greeks were converted to Christianity by the labors of the Apostles. Most of the Churches mentioned in the New Testament, belonged to the Greeks, and in their language was that part of the sacred volume originally written. Tiiey are still a Christian people.

By their Mahometan masters, they are persecuted for their religion, hated for their ancient renown, and have been incessantly oppressed with an unrelenting bondage. They are now making a united and magnanimous effort for national independence, for civil liberty, and for the religion of the Gospel. Divine Providence has sustained them, through 3 campaigns, to the admiration of the world.

They have called upon this country for sympathy and assistance. They are hoping to establish civil institutions, similar to ours. Long plundered and enslaved,they are poor, and pecuniary assistance would afford them great relief. Collections are now making in their behalf, extensively, in our country.

MANUFACTURERS' MEMORIAL.— On the 1st inst. a meeting of the friends of A-merican Manufactures was held at the State House in Hartford, and a memorial to Congress, praying for their protection, presented and adopted. The memorial first sets forth the distressing condition of many who have embarked their all in manufacturing establishments ; and then asks, if the hand of government cannot be extended for their relief; adding, ' it is a fact that the hopes of the manufacturer must perish unless something effectual is done. ' How humiliating the reflection —what a stigma on National character, that in war we must smuggle from our enemies the comforts and necessaries of life !—The last war has proved the weakness of our resources —for we could not supply a few blankets for the Indians. It was then that a patriotic ardour burst forth, and honesty and good faith were pledged, to cherish a benevolent intention to furnish supplies at home.—Then it was that capitalists sought out the best location for Manufacturing establishments, and in the love of country, laid the foundation of their future comfortor ruin. Soon after,Congress ventured, again: t the many predictions ufsome members, to grant a heavy duty on coarse cottons —an experiment which must satisfy the statesman of the policy of increasing the Tariff on other articles.'

It proceeds to show that Manufacturers ask no more of Government than other classes of citizens actually and constantly receive. Millions are expended to support a navy for the protection of the property of the merchant —and millions more in sending Ambassadors, Consuls and Agents to Foreign Courts to protect their rights. The manufactures of other nations are prosperous because they are protected. 4 But w hen the Manufacturer here asks for assistance, the answer is 44 No. Our revenue will be affected ; the wheels of government must stop if duties on imports are diminished !" And the Southern Planter says "No.—Why should I be taxed, or why should one portion of the country be compelled to build up another ?" The Manufacturer is directed to look for consolation to the 41 let us alone policy," and turned off with the chilling reflection, that, although all is hazarded, he finds no relief. But will an increase of the Tariff injure the Southern planter? He is now protected by a duty on tobacco and sugar from 50 to 100 per cent ; while the Manufacturer of the Northern and Middle States is left to contend with every disadvantage !— Cotton is now the great remittance to liquidate the enormous debt due from the citizens ,6f the United States to Great Britain. But how soon will England supply her manufactures of wool and cotton from her own colonies—the West and East Indies ? How soon will the Island of Jamaica change the culture of cane, at present so unproductive, to the culture of cotton ?—The time may not be far distant. In that event,where is the planter to find his market ? Not in the republics of South America—they have no manufactures. Should however, the manufactures of the Middle and Northern States be extended by suitable encouragement,how easily would the planter find a sure market,and the coaster employ in transporting manufactured cottons to the new and important ports of the South. There is, however,some apology for former opposition from the South, to high duties to aid the Manufacturer of the North ; for it must be admitted, that until lately, there was a moral inability to supply the demands for cloths by domestic manufacture. A high duty then would have enhanced the price of bagging and clothing for the slaves. But that time is past. Your memorialists do not suppose their interest a-lone is to be promoted by a revision and increase of the tariff. The languishing prospects of the agriculturist, rests upon the final decision of this question. Their graneries are full, domestic markets supplied, and fpreign markets glutted. The farmer, who with the productions of his farm, pays the mechanic for the labor of his shop, affords a familiar example of the benefits of a domestic market. It is estimated, that in 1820, the manufactories in Oneida Co. N. Y. consumed #110,000 of Agricultural productions ; and that more than #40,000 worth of Flour, and 200,000 bushels of Corn have been imported into Providence during the last year, and consumed principally, by those interested in manufactories ; whereas, a market is not afforded for one pound of our flour, wool, flax, or hemp by the British,who sell us manufactures to the amount of $40,000,000 annually.

The growers of these articles could not be injured by an increase of duty on imports, but benefitted,since our home manufactories consume more of our bread stuff, than the whole continent of Europe, and we might add, that of East Indies. Why then should not manufactures be encouraged by a higher tariff?

1 A Society was instituted at Hartford on th® 1st inst. under the name of the" UoiVAecticufc Association for the promotion of Manufactures, Mechanic Arts, and National Industry." The Annual meetings are to.be holden inMay, alternately at New-Haven and Hartford. The officers are to consist of a President, eight "V". Presidents,•(on? for each county,) one Secretary, and one Treasurer. Every member must pay 50 cents annually.

The Treasury Estimates were on Friday sent in to Congress, being a week earlier than they were sent in the last year. The writers of letters to distant places, therefore, can no longer represent Mr. Crawford's recovery as hopeless. Their case is hopeless if their calculations of success are founded on so deplorable a contingency. We cannot even flatter them with the hope of his losing both his eyes, as is said to have been predicted abroad, ore-ven one of them. He is gradually and certainly, though yet not rapidly, regaining his health.—JVat. Intel.

The New-Hampshire State Prison is so managed as to yield an income to the state. The present number of prisoners is CO. There is not a female convict in the prison, and has not been but one for five years past. The utmost care and watchfulness is exercised o-ver the prisoners. Before commencing their labor in the morning a chapter from the bible is read to them h.y the Warden. Each cell is furnished with a Bible ; and a clergyman preaches in the prison every other sabbath. A school-house is provided for those who are desirous of learning to read ;—this room is , furnished with fuel, light, books, and paper. Three prisoners only are confined in onecellj and care is taken to soparate the old offenders from the young. i 1 1 1

I^HE Hon. Court o*f Probate for the District A of Fairfield hath limited and allowed six

months from this date for the .creditors to the estate of John Goodsell, late of Weston, dee'd, to exhibit their claims against said estate.— Those who neglect to exhibit their claims within the time above limited will lie debarred a recovery. SETH TAYLOR, Adm'r.

Norwalk, Jan. 2d, 1824. *45

O ANA WAY from the subscriber on the -*• ** 12th inst. an indented apprentice to the shoeniaking business, named Abraham Hoyt, about 1U years of age. All persons are forbid trusting, haboring, or employing him on penalty of the law. NATHAN LOCKWOOD.

Norwalk, Jan. 15th, I8J23. 45

LEGHORN HATS. '"PHE subscribers have constantly on hand

•" an assortment of Leghorn Hats, which are offered to the public very low, for Cash. Likewise, a quantity of Ladies' Straw Hats.

D. &, S. LYNES &. Co.

.Mc\\\l\\amakingk,Ta\\ov\\\g.

[V/IRS. Sally Hoyt and Mrs. Jane Michaels having connected themselves in business,

and taken a room in the house of Capt. Ja-bez Gregory, respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they will do all kinds of work in the above branches of business, upon the shortest notice and on the most reasonable terms. Those who may favor them with their work may depend on having it dons well.

Norwalk, Dec. 23. 48

A LARGE supply of Country made Flau-nel, just ree'd and for sale by

WA. J. STREET.

CONNECTICUT REGISTERS, for 1824, Just received and for sale at the Bookstore

and Library. P. PRICE.

DllY-GOODS, GROCERIES,be. fcc.

P LI B. BENNETT has recently added to his Stock the following Articles, many

of which are well adapted to the approaching season :—Blue, black, mixt and drab Cloths and Casbiineres ; Pelisse Cloths ; Sattineits ; Devonshire Kersey ; Drab and Olive Velvets Tabby do; crimson, red, while, and yellow Flannel ; green Baize ; Bombazettes ; Fig'd and black Ratinett; silk and Valentia Vest-ings ; Swansdown do.; 8-4 9-4 Rose Blankets ; 3 1-2 fc.4 Points do.; Caroline and Imitation Plaids ; Scotch do.; Black Cassimere Shawls ; Scarlet do. do.; White and colored do.; do. with Borders ; Cashmere, Velveteen and silk Shawls ; black and green French Crapes ; Canton do.; Caroline and otherGing-hams ; Bed Tickings ; Unbleached Sheeting and Shirtings ; black Canton Hkfs.; silk and cotton Flagg do. ; Black Sinchews ; gieen and white Florence; Cambric & Book Muslins: Book do.; plain and fig'd Leno ; do.Jack-onet; Sarsinet Cambric ; white and figured Cravats ; Linen Cambrics ; Irish Linens"} brown and black do.; Velvet Ribbons ; Cambric and common Dimity; 3-4 fo 4-4 checks ; black worsted Hose; Bobinet Lace; Men's Beaver and Ladies' kid silk Gloves ; buckskin Mittens, &c. Sic.

Also, a general assortment of Groceries, Crockery, Hard, Hollow and Giass-Ware.

\TALUABLE MEDICINE.-^niii)Wfij^ * tic Pills prepared by HE.\RY JAMES.—An

approved remedy for Dyspepsia, or Indigestion, Habitual Costiveness, and Piles. It is well known that Dyspepsia is one of the most frequent diseases of our country. Its commencement is indicated in different patients by various symptoms, of which the most remarkable are—Irregularity of the bowels, obstinate costiveness, headache, commonly called nervous or sick headache, yellowness of the eyes and skin, acidity of stomach after eat-> ing, often called heart burn, flatulence or wind on the stomach, bitter taste in the mouth in the morning, foetid breath, drowsiness after dinner, debility, lassitude, emaciation, depression of spirits, &ic. Piles being connected with indigestion and costiveness are certainly and speedily removed by the Pills. Persons afflicted with any of the above symptoms, are assured that the A'nti-Dyspeptic Pills are a remedy well worth their attention, and entitled to their entire confidence. 23

The above pills are for sale by Benj. Isaacs jYorivalk,, and Stephen Morehouse,Saugatuck

*,* B. Isaacs has just received a generaj assortment of DRUGS AND MEDICINES

Toot\i-Vo>v dev—wew supply.

Gentlemen fy Ladies'1 Pearl TOOTH POWDER—Prepared % Dr. CLAY.

For sale at the Gazette Office—Price 25 Cts.

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