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cordeS were swept from the quarter deck s.
Sharcd The same fate I'VE all being lashed but
cNrccted every moment 10 he our last. Ati,
u. NJ. The gentlemen Mr.. rhorr persisted, AT
Mrs, BcfScy lhorp followed her husband,
att Mr.. ROocrt Thor, shared the same
fate. makingSix in number lost this day, the
rest CT US almost drowned and scarce once
amour would we have u chance tn speak to
one another.
< Feb. comes to our view, and the wind a.
batting, but the sea heavy. Ats Master Viii
liam 1horp, aged two years, was drowned in
one OF the peoples arms thus persisted the
whole of that worthy family. We continued
all this a hours aud nothing in sight for our
relief.
Feb. 9th commences with pleasant weather,
the sloop very much racked 10 pieces. No
satin sight, and but little prospect ofliving
much longer for the want OF food and water
ii being now FIVE DAYS that we have had none.
The sloop being almost in pieces all went to
work to get the quarter deck oil, in order to
getit forward on the forward part OF the wreck,
which we continued at this q hours.
AT the beginning of the eth we commenced
working at the quarter deck. which we CONT
nued until i2oclock, and found it all in vain :
all one side OF her quarter stove IN. The
latter partof this day engaged in making a
raft from the boards that tioated out of her
cabin, and spent the rest of the day in catching
sea weed 10 eat.
The stli commenced with clear weather
and brisk breeze all on board expected c.
very moment 10 De the last, viewing tHe mort
7on all around hoping to SEGA sail. AtD A. M.
saw Il sail which gave us great iov; the sail
proved to be a brig, hut went so far to the lee
ward. ihat we set signal ofdisiress, and was,
10 ouriov, answered from the brig, but alas
the wind blowing hard she stood on, and left
Us 60 the mercy oftle waves but behold, we
soon after two more briggs standing to-
wards us, soon as they discovered rs thew
made al preparations to receive tbs with all
dispatch that was possible. They soon sent
each of their boats for ms. myself and Mr.. Tho
mas Slater. MIR. Peter Stone. and two of our
people. William Bridgeman and John Chothcr
| goth the briggs Pilot boat, and arrived on
board the brig, where we were received by capt.
| Wing with the greatest Joy * marks ofkindness
| that could be expected. We immediately rctir-
| ed to rest orr ieebis limbs. James b. Hatch,
| capt Benz y. HIM inss and bliss Fanny An
| tone, Went oil board the brig hound TO Baii-
more. which, beingall that was left ont of fiji
teen.
J.. HATCH.
! Mr.. Thomas Slater and Peter Stone with
myself return orr most sincere thanks To capt
| john Wing, master Of fhe Pilot, for his kind
ness and good treatment, from the time he
| took W. oifthe wreck 0f he Columbia, until we
| arrived the Deava' nii,. he ever be remem-
bercd with grateful feelings by every citizen as
| well rs by the distressed people lie relieved
| from the wreck.
LUCICS HATCH.
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PHILADELPHIA, March 5.

About two O'Clock this morning, a most
distressing fire broke out in The house of
Mir. MsDermotf, Shoemaker, No. 2S7,
South Front-street, two doors below s.
street. Il ragged with the greatest fury
before any water could be gut: the plugs
being frozen. The house not being far
from the Delaware, a pretty good supply
was got as soon as sufficient number Of
people were asscmbled.-'rhe fire is said
to have been occasioned by Stove on
The first floor, which bad been left burn
ing when the family went to bed.-The
house having one or two families Godg-
ers) III it, besides MIR. M'Dermott's, a
scene of the utmost confusion and distress
took place among them, and dreadful TO
relate, five children perlshed in the
flames, whose remains have been taken
ont of tie ruins. The fire was got under
about five o'clock
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Aierandrin. March 10.

Major General Brown and bri e.gen. Miller,
with their snites passed through this place on
Saturday last, with lieut. Jones to visit fort
Washington. which is commanded by that gal
lant and distinguished Young officer Notwitll-
standing the short notice which was received,
col. Lynn called out part OF the military of
the town, and salute was fred bv com
pany Of artillery under the command of cant.
Griffith an immense crowd of citizens
assembled to meet them, and Showed by their
continued cheeriugs how anxious they were 70
pay the proper tribute of respect to The men
whose heroic deeds shed a lustre on tie Ame-
rican arms and entitled them TO their conn
trys lasting gratitude. Herald.
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IMpOnrANri

The following intelligence, from the Georgia
Journal, Is cOrroborated by letter received
IN THIS place The oath nit. was the lay on which
the Patriots were expected 10 attack Peasaco-
IL. Slouid they do so. and he successful. 81.
6pgHstine viii be the next object of their a ten
tiOn.-ANgus,G Chronicle. Isl inst.
The Spanish Patriots, it is said. coDtem-
plate an attack very soon Oh Pensacola. and il
IS expected that place will become the scene
OF military operations on large scale be-
tween them * the koyalists. The United States
viii have at Fort Montgomery, not far dis
tdht' respectable force, To protect our neu.
traiity against the expressions Of either party"
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WEST INDIES.
NORFOLK, March z.
COMMERCIALLY INPORTINT =


COMMERCIALLY IMPORTANT
Extract Of a Letter from Commercial House in
Port-au-P Prince, to Il gentleman in this borough,
dated 18th Jan. 1917.
Since orr last advices no favorable change
has taken place in our market; on the contra
ry, the prospects are more gloomy than ever
Coffee, the only article of export here, has got
up to the unheard of price of 32 6 owing, in
part, to the deficiency OF ,lie crop bnt princi-
pally to the very deprecated state of our cur
rency, with the certainty that il will be still
lower; il is now 60 per cent. below pav-Pe-
ton himself gave the death blow to this curren-
cy, first, by contracting TO give for Spanish
milied dollars. COFFEE, on board at elerpn dbl
lars: when 10 pay for it in the currency of the
island it costs something more than twenty-five
dollars.
Secondly, some short time since prize goods
were sold by Government, who refused TO re-
ceiye rs payment their own coin, but insisted
on being paid in either gold or slver.-Under
these circumstances, we will thank You TO give
these facts publicity, that our friends may not
be iured further into this trade, bv the flatter-
ing prices AT which American produce may be
foI
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SiPpIEMFNT

70 Che Cadiz Diory Of December %, 1916.
Credible accounts received from lisbon I'M
der date the 18th aud 9Th inst STATE, tl,ata
ship ofthe line had inst arrived, in - DAYS,
from Rio Janero. with tue intelligence that
the Portuguese Expedition had taken nossessi-
OH ofH;onte Video, without meeting with any
resistance which is confirmed by ihe follow
ing ProCIamatons Of Gen. ecor and of the
Captain General of San Pedro de Sui De Eio
Grando
First. Without detriment to private proper.
~. we proceed TO take possession, in the name
of his most Faithful Majesty Our Lord. of the
territory TO .he East OF the river Plate Its
an unavoidable measure, agreed On between
the Cabinets of our Monarch and of his Catho
iic Majesty, that subjects You 20 the damiri0n
OF King. powerful, henefcent and generous
your welfare will be promoted byit-Retusn
thanks to the Supreme Srbiter OF destiny
Cur object is to stine the voice OF discord ard
the disSensiOns which have unfortunately bro
ken ont among yOu. Let cahdiiers trrmhIe at
the sight ct the powerful means provided FIR
'he restoration OF public tranquility and sc,
ENJOY rest IN your respective homes and Won
shall be protected by the valor of your new
Brethren.
(Signed) TFCOP
Second. The Marquis Of Alegrete ,uan,beyo of
the Council Of H. NJ the King my Lori. Cen
tlemen of the Privy Chamber. Grand Cross of
the Order OF the Tower and sword Cnnnnaud-
er of that of Christ, Major General Of the ROY
al Armies and Captain General offbe Cav
Inhabitants of the District 1T Monte Videol
The Portuguese Troops, equally conspicuous
for their bravery and discipline, alike experi-
enced and inyincibie, have entered vcur terri
ritory. Let the Good he thankful 10 Divine
Providence Which, making use Of the ever
powerful and beuefcent hand of =. NJ. F.M.
the King my Lord, and of me, puts an end to
the evils wiz, which you were afflicted. viii
chastse taose who brought them down upon
you, it they do not mend, and. in addition 10
suck great blessings, will dispense others which
You will know how to appreciate when YOU enjoy
them. DO not leave your honses, except TO
avoid falling into The hands of the byieands
join the army when your services are required.
and you shall be puBctsally paid in tle name Of
Ills Most Faithful Majesty. I make myself
answerableior the security Of your persons y
property. Let our voices 9nd camonrs he 81.
fenced forever ;aud let Your own. frdternally
blended with ours, repeat thousand times,
with those transports Of Joy 10 which Won have
so long been strangers Long EDe theKmgi
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The United States frigate JAVA, Com
modore PERRY, arrived at Newport on
the 2nd instant, with dispatches from
our squadronin ine Mediterranean. The
Java left Port Mahon on the 18th Janua-
~, and Gibraltar on the 10Th.
NJ. Handy, bearer Of dispatches to go
veTnment, arrived here this morning on
his way to Washington.
One OF The officers of our squadron, who
came home in the Java, informs us, that
our late treaty with Algiers has been ra-
titled and confirmed, with The exception
OF that part which related 10 tho resiora-
ton Of the brig held by the Spaniards,
which has been given up by the Dey ;
~2nd the article relative 10 prizes, whic h
was given up on the part of the United
States.
The greater part of the American
squadron were left at Port Mahon on
The i4lh of January. The Erie, CAPTAIN
Gamble, was to sail next day for Mar
settles The Peacock, Captain Rogers,
Tor Barcelona, was TO sail i'll a very few
DAYS.
Capt. Hath, of the Marines, has return
ed in the Java.
III the laitcrpart of October.
The following officers arrived here yes
terdav FROM Newport-Mr. Handy, chap
lain lieutenants Ball, Norris and Ma
comber
The Java supplied four OF five vessels
on the coast with provisions; one ofthem
a schooner50 days from Cape Cod, bound
10 the Chesapeake. Saw also a number
of wrechs on The coast
Arrived ship Hunlress. Allen, 100 DAYS
from Canton, with teas. Sailed from
Canton November 10th, and Macoa ON
the nth. Below the Second Bar, passed
the British frigate Alcasta, at anchor, ha-
ring .forcef her rug a5oue tie Bogatiq7es.
and fred upon the Chinese j,aBs. The Sc
curly merchants were ordered into the ci
iy and the lighters not permitted to go
down with cargoes.
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GEoRGErowN, (C.) March =.

On Wednesday last the Senate of the
United States sanctioned the following
appointments, made by President Mon
roe john Quincy Adams, Esq. Secre-
tary Of State: William II. Crawford, ESD.
Secretary of the Treasury; Governor
Shelby, Secretary Of War
Ofthe appointment of this venerable
soldier, we have to congratulate our
conRtrymen his signal services 10 this
republic are certainly fresh III the memo
ry of all. To the military, this appoint
ment IS peculiarly gratifying. In fact we
90 not know Of any man who has more
claims to that department than Governor
Shelby, or who comes up 70 Voliaires j.
IDEAS of a minister Of the War Depart
ment. -" would have, !" says he, " man
of family, I would require that he him
self have been an officer, and passed thro'
the various gradations, or at least that he
had attained tie rank OF a General, and
was worthy of being Governor. For ii
Is not necessary that he should have serv-
ed himself, TO be acquainted with the de
tails of the seTvicc-aud will not officers
obey viii, hundred times more alacrify.
a military man, who, like themselves,
have been signalizcd by his courage. than
a mere man Of Tie cabinet, who at most.
can only guess at the operations of a
campaign, let him have ever so great a
share Of sense. should choose him TO
have facility in business, and that he
should distinguish himself by that kind
Of gaiety of mind, which is the lot of a
man, superior to business, so agreeable TO
the nation, and which renders the per
tormance OF e' cry duty less irksome."
Such man is the venerable Governor
Shelby, and we feel peculiarly happy in
announcing his appointment.
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FOREIGN.
From the Gibraltar Chronicle of January
4th, 1917.
Received at tie office Of the Am. Beaconl
FR1 rs

4h, 1917.
Received at tie office Of the Am. Beacon.1
FRI CA.S
BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND AMERICANS
AT MESSINA.
The following particulars are given on the
authority OF gentleman who had Just arrived
from Messiua
On ihr 10th September the schr. Ann. Can't.
Bell, OF Malta, was lying in the port of Messina
waiting for cargo. The Captain being on
shore, the mate observed on board, under sns-
picious circumstances, man of color, belong
ing to tlie Java, American frgate On endea-
vofing 10 search him. the fellow knocked the
mate down. The crew Of tile Ann came 10
sfantly TO his aid, and, having oyerhauled the
intruder, found concealed about his person
some leather, and OTHER articles which hc had
stolen on board the Ann. According to prac-
t;ce not unfrequent with British tars. iheysnn-
marty tried him, without any reference to the
Civil Power aud punished him with smart
ilogging. The Mulatto, on being released re-
paired Immediately to tile American Commo.
dore, who choosing TO consider the affair as
national insult, made a formal complaint on the
subject to the American Consul The latter
in his turn. represented the occurrence, in the
most glowing cOlOrs, III note TO Mr.. Barker
the British Consul Bn interview took place
tl.s same day, between the Cousuls, and il was
mutually agreed that the dispute should be left
TO the decision fthe Sicilian Government
Next day, to prevent any breach Of the peace,
whilst the matter was under investigation. an
order was transmitted to the mate of the Ann
not 20 come on shore. Captain Beli, however,
conscious Of having given no offence to the A.
merIcpns went oh shore. and proceeded to the
billiard room. There he was radely accosted
by three American Officers who asked bis
name. lie had no sooner replied, than one of
them called him bsacLigu0rd, the second Hor,
and the third a cOlcdrd the latter at the same
time, gave him blow, and challenged him 10
set-fo. Nothing conId he nero acceptable to
Bell he happened 10 be Of Bristol metal. and
had obtained degree of Il. NJ. in the Pearce
and Belchcr school. They retired to a spacious
room, and the conflict terminated not much TO
the honor of the American cOmbatant. Ano-
fher Of the party insisted upon trying his luck
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Eal,in,crr. 1T.trrh 10

Eal,imcIr, Mdrch 10.
The United States sloop of war ONrA-
RIO, Captain Downs, arrived at Annap-
oils on Friday morning last from the Me-
oliterranean.-rhe Ontario sailed from
Port hlahon on the 23d January, and left
there the Washington a., Com. Charn-
cey Constellation, Capt. Crane; United
States, Capt. Shaw; and brig Sharp, Capt.
Nicholson which were reii.tin.. The
slOop of war Erie, Capt. Gamble, had sail
eel three days before for MarseiIles and
the siooD Peacock, Capt. Rogers, 1--WE
days before for Barcelona. Can't. Downs
touched AT Malaga OH the eth s.aid two
days left there the Alert storeship, Capt.
Stewart and arrived AT Cadiz on The 3ist.
where h. received on board Mr.. Smith,
secretary Of legation, with dispatches
from MIR. Erving, the United States AM
bassadorat The court of Spain and sailed
the same day for the U. States. Captain
Downs also brings ddpliCatc dispatches
from Commodore Cnaunccy, Informing
our government of The ratification, by the
Dey of A.gierS, Of treaty : the terms of
which are the same as III that made by
Commodore Decatur. The Java, Capt
Perry, had sailed from Port RIahon nine
days before the Ontario, having OH board
A"1- ii"u"N, >V'iS'diN ~ icpdl1ou, NhO
was the bearer of another copy of the dc
spatcheS and treaty.
The Dey Of Algicrs is making prepara.
tons both for defensive and offensive war
the batteries Of Che fort, which protects
the city, have been repaired and much I'M
proved under the direction of some French
engineers-and lie has 4 sloop of war on
the stocks, which was plank"d M before
the squadron left Algiess-J'he Dey did
not conceal his determination to recon-
mencc hosiill;ies rs soon as he should be
sufficiently prepared.
In addition 10 The above, which was
communicated verbally So i'ia Editor, he
has been iaYoured with the following ex-
tract Of a letter from an officer ON board
the Washington 81, TO his friend in this CT
ty: I1ed. Ga.
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lures, is the same as The Treaty ofJune,

lures, is the same as the Treaty oiJune,
1915.
Our relations with the other, BarLarv
Powers, remain as we could wish them
and The American Trade has nothing 10
apprehend from the cruizers of either of
those powers.
Be pleased TO communicate this infor-
nation 10 I'll the American merchants X
ship-maStcrs within your district.
have The honor 20 be, Sir,
Very respectfully,
Your most ob't humble serv't.
]. CHAUNCEY.
To BERNARD HENRY, Esq.
Consul United States. Gibraltar.
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"PoRr-MAHov. January d.

. ~ w ~ = -NNIfNdIN II.
We have made aaotteytreaty with that
trcu llesome fellow, The Dey of 5 gi. RS
lie iOld Mr.. Sbaer, that treaties were of
10 importance, unless entered into by the
parties with sincerity; therefore, as me did
not do so, we are 10 conclude, he intends
10 come ont upon us, whenever he thinks
he is able 10 contend with advantage. He
Is a wonderful man-his batteries are in
better order now than they ever were
known to be, aud he has added to the old
Notifications very strong works-Ie res
poets our nation very highly, but don't
like our forcing this treaty on him."
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Ceorgetolen. Wnrck 10.

TT 10'V''''j 9''''' II IVs
The Potomac, between the Little Falls
and tie Great Bridge, has presented a
spectacle so novel, that Watershed has
been crowded with persons, who came TO
view the huge masses of ice, which have
continued to float down for the last fnree
or tour days. A schooner was driven
from her iasfenings, and carried round
Windmill Point auother was bilged at
tlie wharf. We do not hear ofanv further
damage having been done. Fears were
at one time eHiegtaiued for The safety Of
$1,000 - md the bridge buf fbe
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CO'umJja. BYarh 4.
STATE OLE SOIITH. CANG,I

BY dis Excellency ANDREW PICKENs,
Junior, Governor and Commander in
Chief in and over the State aforesaid.
a PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS circumstances have occurred
which render If expedicnt, in my Judgment,
10 exercise the power vested in me BIZ fhe
Constitution, Of converting the Legisla-
ture OH extraordinary occasions - Now,
therefore, issue this my Proclamation
hereby summoning the Members of the
Senate and House of Representatives of
this State, to assemble at their respective
Chambers i'll Columbia, OH Monday the
twenty-fourih instant.
Given under my hand and the great
seal Of The State, at Charleston, this first
day OF March, IN the year Of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and seven
teen, and in tie lorty-first year of tie
Independence Of the United States Of
America.
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One Of the persons delivered from Al
gerine slavery, in consequence of Lord
kxmouth's expedition, passed through
DDon, on the 10th, on lis way 10 Paris
AT the age Of fifteen, he was groom in
the service of the Count d'Arfois. now
Monsieur, and followed his ROYAL TIigli-
ness to the siege of Gibraltar. Having
been put on board vessel which was 10
carry orders 70 Count d'Esiaing. he vas
shipwreckedon the coast Of africa, where
he was taken by The Arabs, and sold 70
one ofthe Princes Of the country. DIR.
ing "a years Of slavery, passed in tie
mountains, he was constantly vokcd fo 4
plough, suffering the greatest lsrds!,ips
during the day, and sleeping with null.
tiude OF wretched companions heapcd
together under tent at nigIIt-But, Tie
mostremarkable circumstance in the his
tory OF this man, now aged 10. is---tlaf,
in consequence OF his being cut Of from
all communication with The rest Of tie
universe, no report Of the French reyola-
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he Patriots, commanded hv General piar.
were defeated, losing about 1000 men and only
ia fcmian, OF them escaped. They are now
biockaded IN Barcelona iIv three Spanish fri
gates and some briyS, ami e<.enti,,s that
place, all the main belongs 10 the Ro,aiists.
Ma'garctta is still IN possession of the Pat
riots.
HID General M'Gregor continued in ~con,-
maud. The result would have heen VERY diile-
ieat, Int the unhappy divisions among the Pat
riots drove him of indcspar He came to this
Domingo.
Until this contest i. decided. the trade from
hence 10 tic main will be very limited The
s:nAll privateers FROM Margare,ta &c still con-
tnuc Their fepredaiionS ia the neighborhood,
Int rs some OF the Spanish Royalist Briggs are
expected daily from Barcelona, am in hopes
they viii! then he Dispersed They rob every
tiiiis, aGd are IA disgrace 10 The Patriot cause.
on must roi cOni0und Hriou's squadron with
these pcarOoLs.
22d january. have late advices from Carlc-
cas- aud LaGnyra, every thing was quietai Ca
raccas, and Gen. Morllc had arrived ut Nari-
nas on has way TO Caracas.
singular circumstance has taken place
heFe, ~. homas.) Some evenings ago the
boats OF the Danish brig ut War lying here.
captured pilot boat schooner fof about 20
tons, 10 men, gum " hicli they found III anchor
near the Island. She proved to be one Of Ad-
:nlSai i;rion's squadron, regularly commission
ed. and her papersin good order, and nothing
IKE piracy can I've proved against the crew, " lO
are mostly English and Americans: vet they
have been put in the fort dungeons and arc
daily examined. \ patriot squadron or ) in
number. some OF them large vessels, are now
cruising ar ne k.rbor.
have no doubt but they will right them
selves ifthiS government does not release the
schooner. Some Ofthe Danes here are much
alarmed, as the Independents can take the Isl
and when they please.
cannot imagine how il will end.--AdmiraI
RriOn with the main squadron and General
vnoiivar haze gone mp To Margaretta, whence
they may attack Caracas.
Some Spanish men ofwar are expected from
Barcelona, IA French corvette from Gauda-
loupe, AN English frigate from Barbad0es and
we have Danish brig herc--so among them all
and the Jndependdfs, we may have some dis
tuibance>.'
Extract IF another Litter from The same, unde,.
d0te Of The Sih of Feb 1917.
" General Bolivar and Admiral Rrion have
commence on the 18th rstant and as thcv have
the command AZ sea. they will certainly eXecrte
IL. we nave accounts that Bolivar left BARGE
loMn OF that part Of the country the middle of
last month, with 2500 or 1900 men against Car
raccas, but we have no late accounts from him
The general opinion is, that he will not imme-
dia.cly succeed. but if he acts with prudence
he NAV some months hence.
= The independent privateer schooner which
mentioned rs having been seized here, has
been condemned, but the proceedings are not
known. IL may cause Rrion to capture all
O1RiSh vessels and indeed every one looks for
something Of the kind. The government here
Is hostile 70 the Independents, but the citizens
i,-o fri tl.0
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Lonion. DeeemLer 2l

Mr.. JOIN II. PAYEE, the American
Rosclus, who had been performing with
great success in Dublin, is TO appear at
Covent Garden Theatre on his return
from ireland.