The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-10-25
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Mr.. ADAMS
CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED.
70 ths Printer. efme B0ston Pa.Ios.


TO The Printers efthe Boston Pasriot.
SIRs,
ON the cath of August, 1850, trans
mitted to Congress, by another conveyance,
duplicates Of the declarations of Sweden,
Denmark, &cl relative 10 the maritime con-
federation.
september 4th, wrote to Congress, news
that the outward bound West-India feet OF
So sail, and S East-Indiamcn, on the 9th OF
August, fell in with the combined French
and Spanish fleets, about sixty leagues from
Cape St. Vincents, and were most of them
taken, the frigates, and East-Indiamen a.
lone having escaped. Il his is the account -
we may possible hear of some deductions.
But the account in general is authentiek, and
ofvcry great importance, as the value of the
property taken is large, the numberof sea-
men considerable, and the disappointment
to the fleets and armies of our enemies in
the East and West-Indies, and in North-A-
rnerica, difficult to be repaired. The news
has been from the 22d of August to the Sd
of Septumber, in travelling from London to
Amsterdam, where 1t makes very great sens
alton indeed. We had at the same time,
news of the capture of most of the Quebeck
fleet, by an American frigate and two brigan-
tines.
September /, 1880, wrote from Amster-
dam to Mr.. Luzack, have received copy
of the constitution Of Massachusetts, of which
beg your acceptance. 1t has not yet been
published in Europe,as it now appears accep-
ted BY the Convention, although the report
OF the committee was printed in the Courier
de L'Europe, some months ago, and in the
Remembrancer, as well as in the ne wspapers
in London. find many gentlemen here are
inquisitive concerning the American forms
of government so that, if you can find room
| to print it by small portions at time, in your
paper, you would not only CRAFTY the curiosi.
| ty ofyour readers,but perhaps do publck SER
vice to cause which is honoured with your
appreciation.
To tell you the truth, as had some share
in the formation of this constitution, am am.
bilious OF seeing it translated by the Editor o
| the Leyden Gazette, which, without com.
pliment, esteem the best in Europe, both in
Ipoint of style and method
Mr.. Luzack accordingly translated and
publis he'd it.
September 2, wrote to Mr.. William Lee,
at BRUSSELS, A packet has arrived at Bill.
boa from America, with news of the arrival
of De Ternay, at Rhode Island. A vessel
has arrived here yesterday from Philadelphia
and another from Virginia. The enemy has
retreated from New-Jersey to New-York, dri.
ven back by the militia The people are in
high spirits trade very brisk and priya.
teering successful. ] am so much of your
opinion, that | wish Congress had Minister
Plenipotentiary at the Hague, Petersburgh,
Stockholm, and Copenhagen !"
September 4, wrote to my correspondent,
in London, have only time to acknowl-
edge the receipt of yours of the 25th and
29th ult. which were very acceptable, and en-.
close two newspapers and the act of Massa-
chusetts establishing an Academy Of Arts
!. and Sciences"
September $, wrote to Mr.. Dana, at Paris,
The news Of the capture off St. Vincents
is confirmed in abundance from London, ane
we have news at the same time of an Ameri.
can frigate and two privateer briggs taking
most OF the Quebeck feet. You will see
Cen. Washington's and Gen. Green's accoun,
of Kniphausen's defeat and retreat from the
Jersies. There are associations for forming
banks at Philadelphia and another at Boston
The Massachusetts constitution is accepted by
more than two thirds Of the people, and is tc
take place the first Of October"
Same day, wrote to Mr.. Dumas, at the
Hague, " the capture of the British feet i.
of great importance in itself, on account O.
the property, the men, and the disappointment
to the enemy ..-But when we consider it as :
precedent, It is more interesting still. Thi.
is the only wise method Of warning with Grca
Britain. When France and Spain shall sdop
the policy Of conveying their own commerce
and cruising for that Of the enemy, this wal
will soon be brought to conclusion. Such
capital success in one oftheir first essays vii
be likely to convince the two courts, as vel
astheir marine officers, of the utility Of sucl
measures, and induce them to pursue them
which ! wish with all my heart.
Isaw with pleasure the revival Of the A