Star. — London, England, 1818-01-08 00:00:00

~_T Inj f r i en dly p9licy, which .bas invariably guided our I 1 of our count:pee desferiew - whiels they exhibit is , be reciprocated, a just a nd satisfactor y ar- h rly gratifying. The payments which have i ccen cils, ell gemen t may be expected. It is p ro p er, however, made into the Treasury shew the very ptedect to re mark, that no p ro p osition has yet been made, state of the public revenue. After satisfying the iti from which suc h a result can be presumed. propriations made by law for the support of the civie el t was a nticipated, at an early stage, that the government, and of the military and naval establish owe between Spain and the colonies would become meats, embracing suitable pnerision for fertifications highly interesting to the U nited States. It was na- and for the gradual increase of the navy, payieg the ne e that our citizens should sympathise in events interest of the public debt, and extinguishing more vh i r b a ffected their neighbours. It seemed probable than eighteen millions of the principal, within the w e that the prosecution of the conflict along our present year, it is estimated that a balance of more c oast, and in contiguous countries, would affect than six millions of dollars will remain in the Tree nely interrupt our commerce and otherwise affect sury on the first day of January, applicable to the our citizens. These an- current service orate ensuing year. the persons and property of . eipations have been realized. Such injuries have " The payments into the Treasury durink the year t been e ne e f r om persons acting under the autho- 1818, on account of imposts and tonnage, resulting rity o f b o th the parties, and for which redress has, principally from duties which have accrued in the is most instances, been withheld. Through every present year, may be fairly estimated at 20 millions stage of the conflict, the United States have main- of dollars ; internal revenues nds, at two ll five ,five tailed an impartial neutrality, given aid to neither hundred thousand ; public la at one m il lion of t he parties in men, money, ships, nor munitions of hundred thousand ; bank dividends and incidental , They have regarded the contest, not in the receipts, at five hundred thousand ; making, in the light of an ordinary insurrection or rebellion, but as whole, twenty-four millions and five hundred thou a civil war between pasties nearly equal, having, as sand dollars. to neutral powers , equal r i g h ts . • • " The annual permanent expenditure for the sup . O ur ports have been open to both, and every port of the Civil Government, and of the Army and article, the fruit of our soil, or of the industry of Our Navy, as now established by law, amounts to eleven c i t i z ens, which either was permitted to take, has millions eight hundred thousand dollars ; and for the been equally free to the other. Should the Colonies Sinking Fund to ten millions ; making in the whole establish their independence, it is proper now to state, twenty-one millions eight hundred thousand dollars ; that this Government neither seeks nor would accept leaving an annual excess of revenue beyond the ex from them any advantage, in commerce or otherwise , penditure, of two millions seven hundred thousand which will not be equally open to all other nations, dollars, exclusive of the balance estimated to be in The Colonies will, in that event, become independent the treasury on the first day of January 1818. States; free from any obligation to, or connexion with eln the present state of the treasury, the whole us, which it may not then be their interest to form on of the Louisiana debt may be redeemed in the year the basis of a fair reciprocity. 1819 ; after which, if the public debt continues as it a In the summer of the present year an expedition now is, above par, there will be annually about flee was set on foot against East Florida, by persons millions of the sinking fund unexpended, until the claiming to act under the authority of some of the year 1825, when the loan of 1812, and the stock Colonies, who took possession of Amelia Island, at created by funding treasury notes, will be redeemable. the mouth of the St. Mary's River, near the boon- "It is also estimated that the Mississippi stock dary of the State of Georgia. will be discharged during the year 1819, from the " As this Province lies eastward of the river Mis- proceeds of public lands assigned to that object ; after sissippi, and is bounded by the United States and the which the receipts of those lands will annually add Ocean on every side, and has been a subject of nego- to the public revenue the sum of one million five nation with the Government of Spain, as an indent- hundred thousand dollars, making the permanent sity for losses by spoliation, or in exchange for ter ri annual revenue amount to twenty-six millions of dol tory of equal value westward of the Mississippi—a tars, and leaving an annual excess of revenue, after fact well known to the world—it incited surprise that the year 1819, beyond the permanent authorised ex any countenance should be given to this measure by pcnditure, of mere than four millions of dollars. any of the Colonies. As it would be difficult to re- eßy the last returns from the Department of War, concile it with the friendly relations existing between the militia force of the several States may be estima thc United States and the Colonies, a doubt was en- ted at eight hundred thousand men, infantry, arta tatained whether it had been authorized by them, or c r y and cavalry. Great part of this force is armed, any of them. This doubt has gained strength, by and meesures are taken to arm the whole. An int the circumstances which have unfolded themselves Prorrmrt in the organization and discipline of the militia, is one of the great objects which claims the is the prosecution of the enterprise, which have =remitted attention of Con . marked it as a Mere private Unauthorized adventure. e Th e. lar force amounts nearly to the number Projected and commenced with an incompetent force, required by law, and is• stationed along the Atlantic reliance seems to have been placed on what might be and inland frontiers. " Of the naval force, it has been necessary to drawn, in defiance of our laws, from within Ou r maintain strong squadrons in the illieriterranean, and limits; and of late, as their resources have failed, it • m the Gulf of Mexico. has assumed a more marked character of unfriendli- " From several of the Indian tribes inhabiting ness to us, the island being made a channel for the the country bordering on bake Erie, purchases have illicit introduction of slaves from Africa into the been made of lands, on conditions very favourable to United States, an asylum for,fugitive slaves from the the United . States, and, as it is presumed, not less so to the tribes themselves. By these purc h ases, the neighbouring States, and a port for smuggling of Indian title, with moderate reservations, has been ex every kind. tinguished to the whole of the land within the li " A similar establishment was made at an earlier mits of the State of Ohio, and to a great part of that period, by persons of the same description, in the in the Michigan territory, and of the State of Indi- Gulph of Mexico, at a place called Galvezton, within ana. From the Cherokee tribe i a track has been pur the I • mits of the United States, as we contend under chased, in the State of Georgia, and an arrangement made, by which, in exchange for lands beyond the the cession of Louisiana. This enterprize has been Mississippi, a great part, if not the whole, of the land marked, in a more signal manner, by all the objet- belonging to that tribe, eastward of that river, in the tionable circumstances which characterised the other, States of North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee, and more particularly by the equipment of privateers and in the Alabama Territory, will soon be acquired. By these acquisitions, and others, that may which have have annoyed our commerce, and by smuggling. nobly be expected nto follow, we shall be enabled These establishments, if ever sanctioned by any au- to extend our settlements from the inhabited parts of thority whatever, which isnot believed, have abused the State of Ohio, along Lake Erie, into the Michi their trust, and forfeited all claim to consideration. gan territory, and to connect our settlements, by . de- A just regard for the rights and interests of the gree s, through the State of Indiana and the Il li nois United States required that they should be sup- teril „ t A ° lam e' re to that of Missouri. pressed, and orders have accordingly issued to that soon be p roduced to the south, through the whole effect. The imperious considerations which pro- extent of the States and territory, which border on duced this measure will be explained to the parties, the waters emptying into the Mississippi and the whom it may, in any degree, concern. Mobile. In this progress, which th e ri g hts of Na " To obtain correct information on every subject tare demand, and nothing can pr event, markin g a gro rapid and gigantic, it is our duty to Make in which the United States :are interested, to inspire wth new efforts for the preservation, improvement, and just sentiments in all persons in authority, on either civilization of the native inhabitants. The Minter' side, of our friendly disposition, so far as it may con- state can exist only in the vast uncultivated desort- j port with an impartial neutrality ; and to secure pro- It yields to the more dense and compact form, and greater force, of civilized population ; and of right per respect to our commerce, in every port, and from ought to yield, for the earth pop ulation given to mankind every flag, it has been thought proper to send a ship to support the greatest number of which it is capable,' of war, with three distinguished citizens, along the and no tribe or people have a right to withhold from southern coast, with instructions to touch at such the wants of others more than is necessary for their` ports as they may find most expedient for these pur ng pos. W it h t h e ex i st i ng aut h or i t i es , w i t h t h ose in t own ha t :1 1 support and reservations frt-lanldt i s g a r de tif er thet° knows " with the e tribes on Lake ° Erie, were made y with a view: the nius r_ssession of, and exercising the sovereignty, to individual ownership among them , and to the can the communication be held : from them alone cultivation of the soil by all, and that an annual redress for past injuries, committed by persons stipend has been pledged to supply their oth er wants,„ acting under them, be obtained ; by them alone can It will merit the consideration of Congress whether the commission of the like, in future, be prevented. other provisi • • on, not stipulated by the treaty , oug ht " OW relations with the other P owers of Europe to be made for these tribes, and for the advance- . have experienced no essential change since the last meat of the liberal and humane policy cf the thiii Session. In our intercourse with each, due attention States towards all the tribes within our limits. continues to be paid to the protection of our corn- more particularly for their improvement in tbsilitilof coerce, and to every other object in which the United civilized life. ..tul 40 a St_ es are interested. A strong hope is entertained, e Among the advantages incident to theielkif, that, by adhering to the maxims of a just, a candid, chases, and to those which have preceded the scene; and friendly • policy, we may long preserve amicable rity which may thereby be afforded to our inhmS• relations with all the Powers of Europe, on conditions fr • is peculiarly important. With sulk' frontiers, advantageous and honourable to our country. barrier, consisting of our own people, thus Sante . With the Barbary States and the Indian Tribes on the Lakes, the Mississippi and the Mobile, With cur pacific relations have been preserved. e the protection to be derived from the regular forcer "In calling your attention to the internal concerns i Indian hostilities; if they do not altogether cease, d ed vo U, )11.- r;" son • Te- those quarters, to any este* sot be noesmary; "it the expense attending them may be mod. A ree accustomed to the use of fire-arms Ortjy , as plaint tribes are, will shun even moderate works, which are defended by cannon. Great fortifications will, therefore, be requisite only, in future, along 1 the coast, and at some points in the interior, con nected with it. On these will the safety of our towns, and the commerce of bur great rivers, from the Bay of Fundy to the MississimA, depend. On these, therefore, should the utmost attention, skill, and la bour, be bestowed. " A considerable and rapid angtnentation in the value of all the public-lands, proceeding from these and other obvious causes, may henceforward be ex pected. The difficulties attending early emigrations will be dissipated, even in the most remote parts. — Several new States have been admitted into our Union, to the West and to the South, and territorial Governments, happily organized, established over eatery other portion in which' there is vacant land for pioe. In terminating Indian hostilities, assnust soon 10. done, in a formidable shape at least, the emigra tion, which has heretofore been 'great, will probably increase, and the demand for land, and the augmen =its value, be in like proportion. The great of our population throughout the Union will alone produce an important effect, and in no quart• • Mill it be so sensibly felt as in those is coaterriplation. e public lands are a public stock, which ought to disposed of to the best advantage for the nation. e nation should therefore derive the profit proCeed lag from the continual rise in their value: " Every encouragement should be ggiven to the emigrants consistent with a fair corttpetit> between them, but that competition should operate, in the first sale, to the advantage . of the nation rather than of individuals. Great capialists will derive all the benefit incident to their superior wealth, under an mode of sale which may be adopted. But if, looking forward to the rise in the value of the public lands, they should have the opportunity of amassing, at a low price, vast bodies in their hands, the profit will accrue to them, and not to the public. They would also have the power, in that degree, to controul the 'migration and settlement in such manner as their opinion of their respective interests might dictate. I inibmit this subject to the consideration of Congress, that such further provision may be made in the sale of the public lands; with a view to the public interest, should any be deemed expedient, as in their judg ment may be best adapted to the object. 1 " When we consider the vast extent of territory within the United States, the great amount and value' of its productions, the connection of its parts, and ocher circumstances, on which their prosperity and happiness depend, we cannot fail to entertain a high sense of the advantage to be derived from the facility 1 which may be afforded in the intercourse between them, by means of good roads and canals. Never did a country of such vast extent offer such Seduce ments to improvements of this kind, nor evorawaro consequences of such As this subject was • Session, and there at the present, I have purpose of communica important circumstance freedom and candour .__ interest and a proper A difference of 0.- formation of our . among OUT most enlightened respecting the right of Congress system of improvement. - " Taking into view the trust with vittich I am - now honoured, it would be improper, after what - has passed, that this discussion should.lserevivelA with en uncer tainty of my opinion respeeting the right. Disre garding early impressions, I have bestowed on the subject all the deliberation which its great impor tance, and a just sense of my duty required—and the result is, a settled conviction in my mind, that Con gress do not possess the right. It is not contained in any of the specified powers granted to Congress; nor can I consider it incidental an, or a necessary means, viewed on the most liberal scale, for carrying into effect any of the powers which are specifically granted. In communicating this result, 1 cannot resist the ob ligation which 1 feel to suggest to Congress the propriety of recommending to the States the adoption of an amendment to the Constitution, which shall give to Congress the right in question. In cases of doubtful construction, especially of such vital inter. est, it comports with the nature and origin of our in stitutions, and will contribute much to preserve them, to apply to our constituents for an explicit grant of the power. We may confidently rely, that if it ap pears to their satisfaction, that the power is neces sary, it will always be granted. In this case, I am happy to observe, that experience has afforded the most ample proof of its utility, and that the benign spirit of conciliation and harmony which now mani fests itself throughout our Union, promises to such a recommendation the most prompt and favourable re , kit. I think proper to suggest, also, in case this measure is adopted, that it be recommended to the a.tetee to inclnde in the amendment sought, a right in eongress to institute likewise, seminaries of learning, tbr the all-important purpose of diffusing knowledge *Along our fellow-citizens throughout the U. S. i 0 ." Our manufactories will require the continued ctention of Congress. The capital employed in them is considerable, and' the knowledge acquired in the machinery and fabric of all the most useful ma nufactures is of great value. Their preservation, l which ds on due encouragement , is connected Ira the high interests of the nation. ." Although the progress of the public buildings I been as favourable as circumstances have per -1 1 tted, it is to be regretted that the Capitol is not yet a state to receive you. There is good cause to e that the two wings, the only parts as yet 'dammed, will be prepared for that purpose at the itebertaSittlslis!on. subjec t Th e ma tim t ‘seems deern no ed w worth to have vethaerritytenaed, tof Congress, on a scale adequate to national pur- The completion of the middle building win rOicbssary to the convenient accommodation • grew, of the Committees, and of various offices longing to it. It is evident the other publie build art altogether insufficient for the accommoda of the several FinSentive Departments, some of ~4( . necessity of obtaining it m private buildings, it semi distance from the head of she Department, and with inconvenience to the management of the public 'business. " Most nations have taken an interest and a pride in the improvement and ornament of their metro pcilis, and none were more conopicuons in that respect than the ancient liepublics. The policy which dic tated the establishment of a permanent residence for the national government, and the ska in which it was commenced and has been pmseonsoi, thew that ' sech an improvement was thought worth? thi uteri- .% Ilion of this nation. " Its central position between the r.orthern and ..! southern extremities of our union, and its approach ' to the west, at the head of a great navigable river, which interlocks with the western waters, prove the -•, • wisdom of the councils which established it. Nothing appears to be more reasonable and proper, than thil knvenient accommodations should be provided, on 'a well-digested plan, for the head , °idle Neveral de menu, and for the Attorney-General ; and it is believed that the public ground in the city, applied to those objects, will be found amply sufficient. I Submit this subject to the consideration of Congress, that such further provision may be made in it, as to them may seem proper. " In contemplating the happy situation of the , poked States, our attention is drawn with pecußar [interest, to the surviving Officers and soldiers of cur revolutionary army, who so eminently contributed, by their services, to lay its foundation. Most of those very' meritorious citizens have psi() the debt of natuke, and gone to repose. It is believed that among the survivors there are some not provided for by existing laws, who are reduced to in&gence, and even-toieil distress. These men have a claim on the gratitude of - their country, and it will do honour to theirsountr, to provide for them. The lapse of a few years more, and the opportunity will be for ,‘ ever loot:-indeed, so long. already has been the ina 0 terval, Flat the number to be benefited by any pro- , vision which may be made, will not be great. " It appearing in a satisfactory manner that the revenue arising from imposts and tonnage, and from the sale of the public lands, will be fully•adevuste to the support of the civil government, of the present military and naval establishments, including the an nual augmentation of the latter, to the extent provi- i 'lied for; to the payment of the interest on the public I! 'debt, and to the extinguishment of it at times authe- rised, without the aid of the internal taxes, I consi der it my duty to recommend to Co.wress their re peal. To impose taxes, when the public etigencies require them, is an obligation of the most sacred character, especially with a free people. The faith ful fulfilnamt of it is among the highest proofs of their virtue, and capacity for sPli------ To dispense with • - when ' perfect safety, tives. In this know that they imperious, and fidelity. I have - - me, c our events, not 1' , Papers r tic : . 1114, Monday . A I _. Paper is going to Press. No part of tin* contents is of sufficient importance to demand hum. diate notice; and, under the press of other rnarttt.: which the Arne- iican and Leeward Island Malt have brought us to-:lay, we shall defer our extracts tilt .u.3-morrow. The French Funds, which have beep r, I rZtd ssiv b e e l y Y ou ri ti lin gs f . °r O sc rSat ttine uh ast; the h y " e e. a ' t 65 fr. 5 c. A Leeward Island Mail arrived in town thk ing, brought by the Queensberry piekef,4hiell from Barbadoes on the 6th of November, — apt Trim St. Thomas on the 29. h of the same month. .71. e following are some farther particulars of the effects of the 1:41e Hurricane : The . New Providence, Bodes, front Halfaa, was wrecked on the Sciutti-side of Antigua on the ilth of October. The Rebecca, M'Cullurp, from Philadelphia to St. Thomas's, wrecked at Barbuda sorb October. The James, the Lark, the John and Mary, and the Young William, belonging to Halifax, were drivels on short at St. Lucia 21st October. The Harriet, Beveridge, from Kirkaldy to Charlatan, aban doned at sea 17th October. The Maria, Prince, from Trinidad to Liverpool, put into St. Vincent's 11th of November, having proved leaky soon after leaving the Boras. The Westmoreland, Thwaites, from Virginia, last her rud der at St. Vincent's 21St October, and put into Grenada to repair. PORTS/110171%, JANUARY 7.—Wind W.S.W.—Ar rived the ship Medusa, HuTettiosou, from Halifax, with troops, out five weeks. The Hercules ship, with troops, sailed three weeks before the Medusa very deep, and has not since been heard of. Nothing else arrived or sailed but coasters. The following Circular has been sent to all the Members of the House of Commons, who usually vote with Administration: " Foreign Office, 3d Judesay, 111116. " Ste—Ass business of importance wlfl be brought under the consideration of Parliament, immediately upon its meeting. I take the liberty of earnestly requestirg your attendance in the HOW. of Commons, on Tuesday the C - th instant. I have the honour to be, Sir, your faiohful and obedient eerv.uat, (Signed) " CA7II.VII-1•611." Warrant shave been issued by Lord Ssomourn for discharging all the State Prisonev, r. e. persons im prisoned under the Suspension of the Habeas'Corpus Act, upon their giving theteciwn retognissinces to ap pear to any charge which may be koneht against them next Term. All complied 'except two London pristmers (the Eranis) and one of filename of Ben bow, from Manchester, who demdnd to be either tried, or released, without giving recognizances. THE Fusos.—A strong disposition vitas evinced last night, and early this morning - to bang she mar ket ; but, after a severe struggle between 'the &Pa and Bears, in which there was a fluctuation offoll one-half per Cent. the Bulls snoodeded, and at twelve o'clock this day, the Commieionentave 82 for Re duced, and weeserved 'generally by - the ibbbers--:- Several of die persons who sold seilargely a few days back, have now turned round, and commenced buyers-this morning. Colisbis fcr the lioCaunt ate 132 i; 83, and the market looks brisk. ... , ch magnitude involved in them— may be to me i acted on by CoVess at the last condition of 4 may be a disposiuon to waive it o f d eny:aims ave brought it into view, . for the. tentiie to ova inicating my sea ' .T o 721 W 2 err v . occur , be not Lance connect* - ths,t, and burthens iur which a • ab• iipublie .. w . bincto . , per respect for on require .-- pinion has esisukt- Oren .-thtfirst The Paris Constitution to thePaiiitei . elne,, and those of !nlightened and virtuous citizens, just A s our p, it of Congress to establish such a contents is of ith tales, when it may be done with is equally the duty of their representa- i instance we have the satisfaction to .y were imposed when tbedemand was have been sustained with exemplary Lve to add, that however gratifying it regarding the prosperous and happy our country, to recommend the nerel at this time, I shall nevertheless be. at.' Ms' and,. shad 4d a. 14 CO: e , quierlPWY t less prompt to suggest such mataurai as may theisibsimq(iisim aiwl. proper. Dec. le, 1817. " JANI 114NRos. - Papers of Sundiy arriTfd last night, Slonday have also come to liand w-aary, r . tlk I I ; • . 1/ 1 11. f• , 1 1 i I . V. . 1 , , i 1 St . 1 , 1 I t i t ... , 1 . I . ' ,i I ( I: 1, , ,1 A