The National Register.
London, England, 1819-04-05 00:00:00

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No. 1110.—VoL. XII.]

MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1619

LPfticz Pid.

AMEIIIG,LY P.IPERS.

the Committee of the Senate, and' which I venture to
say, exhibits the conduct of this officer in a point of
view that will call for the markedr.atid loud disapproba-
tion of every American who loves his co:hoary, and has
a just regard for its laws and constitution. That Gene-
ral Jackson has openly trampled neon the laws, and
daringly violated the constitution, no man who reads
this Report will have the harilihOO4 to deny.
" if he harNotritten authority to justify himself for
what lw has dime, a, I sin now told he boldly declares,
let hint produce it ; the burden of quilt will thou lie
shifted to other shoulders, as it ought to be; the afiXir
in that case will assume a new shape—hence is seen the
foil force of the objection ,olli:red by Mr. King to this
Report's being laid before the Senate at this time, as it
will, if acted upon, compel that hotly to commit itself
prematurely upon a solemn question, that they may
hereafter he called upon as a Court of I inneaehment to
decide. But this cannot affect the unprecedented facts.
which the Committee have now published to the world,
and which can neither be alt. red nor treated with dis-
regard."
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proapotte the 'meting until ten o'clock on Saturday
ntortaimt—and that, on the ground, the distance mea-
sured exceeded 12 feet.
It now only remains to state, that all reports re-
specting the indecorous deportment of either party
on the ground. are entirely false—that the unfurtu-
nate meeting took place at the appointed time, and
that the affair, althoogh fatally, was honourably tae.
urinated. No maa ever exhibited more perfeetcod-
nese and self-possession than did General Mason oa
this melancholy occasion.
It is due to the friends of Mr. M'Carty, who are
not aware of this publication, to state, that their
deportment throughout the whole business was per-
fectly correct.
!t has been reported that General Mason was
struck by thrce,lells. At the request of his friends,
the executors of General Mason consented to an ex-
amination of the body, and after a minute dissection
it was clearly ascertained that but one ball had en-
tcred the deceased.

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IiOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES, Nlaacg I.
OCCUPATION 07 rimettnA.

The House on the motion of Mr. liuLates, resolved
itselt into a committee of the whole, on the state
of ibe. Union, to which was referred the Bill authorising
the President of the United States to titki, possession,
under the Treaty with Spain, of Ent and West Florida,
and providing for the temporary Government of the
Territory. Mr. Holmes moved to amend the Bill, by
imerting a pro-ision to authorize the app ointmeut of
(:ommissumers for the adjustmeni of its Claims, and
of the Western Bulimia'), in pursuance of the stipula-
tions of the Treaty, and providing the sum of
dell:list...to defray the expellees of the said Commission.
Mr. Potrunxrea thought that Congress would act
more understandingly oil this subject if it waited for the
indication of the Treaty. It was not known what the
ditties of these Commbsioners would be, how "extensive,
what amount of spoliations they would have to atljiter,
&c. The Bill constituting the Commissioners ought to
point out the glace of their Sitting, what kind of evi-
dence they would receive, Ifr.e. All these points could
be better settled and provided for after the Treaty was
ratified—until then the provision would be premature,
Mr. Iloner snow spoke in favour of the Resolution.
Mr. CLAY opposed it. lie remarked that he might
spare himself any trouble about interest on those claims;
the claimants should get the principal they would in
his opinion do very well, as the amount of the claims
probably exceeded the five millions to be paid. lie said,
legislation on this subject was premature, and not justi-
fied by the necessity of the case. There was no doubt
the 'I reaty would be ratified by the Kt of Spain, unless
on this, as on sonic other subjects, he should be mad.
As, however, Ferdinand might think proper to mitt-
hold his assent from the Treaty, this Government
would cut rather a ridiculous figure if it should now pro-
ceed in anticipation to execute its stipulations.
Mr. HoLues's Amendment was negatived, and the
Bill passed, and sent to the Senate for concurrence.
A WHOLE SQUADRON LOST.—We learn by the hark
Ossipee, from Carthagena, that Commodore Attry's
squadron, consisting of six or seven sail, was lost in a
terrible gale at Old Providence, and that he had suc-
ceeded in saving only a few guns which he had with
him ou the beach.

MURDEROUS DUET.
[FROM THE NATIONAL INIELLIGENCER.)

Reports being in circulation calculated to induce
a belief that the Gentlemen who were the friends of
General A T. Mason, in the fatal termination of his
quarrel with Mr. M•Carty, had been instrumental
in urging the affair to its unfortunate issue, it is
thought proper to publish a single statement of
facts; premising, that not even the nearest relatives
of the deceased can more sincerely regret, than do
those Gentlemen, the determination of General
Mason to prosecute this business to its ultimate
result.
I. It is well known to a number of General Mason's
friends that he had resolved on challenging Mr. 111%Carty,
in opposition to all the ads ice which they gave, and all
the efforts which they made to dissuade hint. •
2. One of the two Gentlemen who were the friends
of Gen. Magni) in the field, had, some time before, made
similar exertions to dissuade him from the course he
intended, and with similar bad success.
3. Ilafiare a personal interview had taken place be.
tweati Gen. Mason and his seconds, his letter, con taining
positive instructions for their government, in conducting
the affair, was written, This letter inclosed a commu-
nication for Mr. Nl.Catty.
The folloeving aro extracts from the letter of in-
structions which is dated " Richmond, January p,
I 819 :"
" Gentlemen—You will present the enclosed com-
munication to Mi. John M'Carty, and tell him at once
that yon are authorised by ow t ,e hint, in the
event of his pledging himself to fight.. If he will give
the pledge, then I desire you that you will instantly
challenge him, in my name, to fight a duel with me.
You are not authorised to give a verbal challenge; it
must be reduced to writing. Agree to any tennis he
may propose, and to any distance • to three feet, his
pretended favourite distance, or to distance;
inches, should
his impetuous and rash courage prefer it."—
" To any specirs of tire arms, pistols, muskets, or
rifles, agree at once."
Other incorrect reports being current respecting
the interviews and communications between the re-
spective friends of General Mason and Mr. McCarty,
it is thought proper to state:-
Ist. Tuat, ou presenting the challenge, to.o modes of
terminating the affair was proposed by Mr. Nl'Carty—l,
to fight on a barrel of powder; and tifly, to fight with
dirks ; both which were objected to, as not according
with established usuages, as tieing without example, and
as calculated to establish a dangerous precedent.
24. That a third mode was proposed in the following
written acceptance.of the challenge; which the seconds
of Genzral Mason were hound to accede to, both from
the positive instructions of their principal, and from the
laws which sumo the settlement of disputes in the field
of honour.
.• Gentlemen, I agree to meet and fight your friend,
General A. T. Mason, to-morrow evening, five o'clock,
at Montgomery Court4louse. As I am at liberty to
select the %yearn' with which I ant to file, I beg leave
• to propose a musket charged with buck shot, and at the
distance of tell feet.
.• Feb. 4, 1819. " J. M. M.C.'.nTY.-
3. That it was proposed hY the friends ofGen. Mason,
and agreed to by toe friends of Mr. Nl•Ciall, to subtot-
tote a single bill for a buck-shot.
4. That it was agreed by the friends of both parties to

10;6W 1 •
NV AtEtw llnrss.--11 round dress, composed of !Arendt.:.
coloured ores de .Va,?kr: the skirt is made full, and of a mode-
rate length; it Is richly ornamented at the-bottom with a IW:ft.:.
of satin to correspond, over which are three small roleau.s
placed almost close to each other, these are surmounted by
trimming, also of satin, to correspond. composed of bunches of
haves, three together: they are placed crosswise at regular
tante., and being very much ratted, have a rich and barium./
effect. The body is made tight to the shape: the waist short
and the front is braided to the bats of the shoulder, in such A
a manner as to display the form of the bust to great advantage, a.
well as to forma handsome epaulette; each row of braiding is
finished with a frog. A high collar, richly braided, stands ou•
from the throat t and a full lace ruff is worn underneath it.--
Head-dress, a bonnet composed of intermingled velvet and gi
de Naples of a pole straw colour : for the shape, which is perfect, y
new, ties under the chin with soft ribbon to correspond. and is
ornamental with a beautiffil plume of white drooping featheri
placed in front. Limerick groves. Lavender-co loured kid ha:i
boots.

EvEirtwo Dar.ss.—A white genre round dress over a white
satin slip: the skirt is very full, and is trimmed in a most sort'
style with silk net, disposal In such a manner as to repeesent
little baskets. in each of which is placed a bouquet of wail
spring flowers. The corsage it tight to the shapes it is cut low .
round the bust; the lower part is composed of pale pink satkr,
the upper of white lace. The sleeve is in the Spanish style, it is
of white lace, is very foil, and is slashed with pale pink satin :
it is finished at the bottom by a 'tingle row of fly +trimming,
which is a new invention, of a light and pretty description. cola.
posed of floss silk. Head dress, the Elphinstone cap: it is a
mixture of satin and net ; the caul is of a moderate size, and
it has a small round brim, something in the hat style:it is orr.s-
trtented with a wreath of spring flowers round the edge of the
brim, and another at the bottom of the crown. l'earl neck-lc:a
awl ear rings. White satin slippers.
FRENCH But. Dares.—Frock of crape, ever white satin,
elegantly ornamented rotted the border with a beautiful cisentr
embroidery of vine-leaves and grapes, in pink. Ilead-dress,
wreath of full-blown roses ; white and red placed alternately.
White satin slipper,. and white kid gloves.
ENGLISH Ev EN two DnEss.—Frock of chain gauze. over
satin, finished round the border with a superb trimming a-to
Fiore; Swiss onriage of white satin; and small white satin fluted
toqu: with 11finer‘a plume. White win sandal slippers, and
white kid gloves.

" The beautiful ship Albion, Captain Williams,
(one of the line of plickets) will sail this morning at ten
o'clock for Liverpool. The Hon. Mr. Losendes, of
South Carolina goes in her."—[M r. Lowndes arrived in
town no Thursday morning.]
New YORK, VEB. llL—Tioe inhabitants of the Dis-
trict and Nleititiers of Congress gave a splendid Bill, on
Friday last at Crawford'sTatern. to Mr. and Mrs. Ba-
got, previous to their departure for England. After
sapper the health of Mr. a"d Mrs. Bigot were drank
with great applause ; and, in compliment to the occa-
sion, the Bind struck up the National Air of "God save
the King," which was immediately followed by " Yan-
kee Daodle"—Mr.Bagat returned thanks in a handsome
manner, and expressed his grateful sense of the atten-
hon which he had received since his arrival in this
country, and his sincere wishes for the happiness of the
people and the prosperity of the nation.
Mr. Ballot has, by the amenity of hiS manners, tha
respect which he is believed to have always shewn to-
wards the Government, and the uniform politeness with '
which lie treats every body, gained a greater degree of
good will than has been experienced by any other En-'
glish Minister, with the exception, perhaps, of Mr.
Erskine. lie has shewn how easy it is to emnbine with
the most sincere attachment to his own country and its
institutions the most perfect respect for others. Mr.
liagot is truly an Englishman. His departure will ex-
cite the mo.t sincere regret of all who have an opportu-
nity of knowiau bins.
From the Baltimore Republican of the 91h.
SEMINOLE WAR.—II is stated in the Washington
City Gazette, that the Report of Mr. Lacock was not the
united sentiment of the Committee ; that Mr. King and
Mr. Eaton were opposed to it: The following article
from the New York Evening Post, accounts for Mr.
King's opposition on a different prinTiple, rind, as we
think, more consistently with his known character.
"Report of the Unsnlittee of the Yeurite respecting the
Seminole War.— This masterly Report is drawn up with
a precision and clearness that cannot be surpassed, and,
we are free to acknowledge, has tint been equalled by
any production that has vet appeared before the public
on the subject, in any foirm. It presents two features,
which only cone first to sight in the course of the ex-
tenuation of some of General Jackson's Officer, Worts

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A Berlins article informs us that the Bank hat
been declared an establishment independent of the
Government. It is hoped that it will recommence
its aiscounts and put a check to the ex essive usury
of the Jews. Its shares are nearly at par, although
they bear only 2 per cent. interest. The sums which
passed through the hands of this Bank-previous to
1806, are said to have amounted to 130,000,000 of
crowns annually; but it hat! then the imprudence
of lending out the greater part of its capital to pro.
priators of Polish Prussia, on liypothecary securities,
which, in consequence of subsequela events and the
treaties resulting from them, have turned out of lit-
tle value.
The Liberty of the Press, according to accounts
from Stutgurd, is perfectly established throughout
the kingdom of Wurtemberg ; but the penalties for ,Ikfrf..,‘„
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every abuse of that liberty are moat severe. An 1
Advocate of the name of Ketsler had published an
article defamatory of a certain Justice of Reuslinmen.
The Justice complained to the Criminal Tribunal of
'rulingen, and the Tribunal has condemned N.
retzler to be for ever strua o:f the list of Advo- '•
eates, and to perpetual exclus;on from r.ll public k
employment, and to imprisenmcnt iu a forums fur Na. er."
six weeks !