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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-09-17
MR. CLAY.


Al public Gianer given At Vineenue., 10
the state OF Ohio, 10 M. Clay, among other
toasts, the following was given:
Henry CIey-He uow possesses, m,y he long en-.
Joy The respect OF Europe, the honors of his coun
try and the affections OF the West.
Mr.. Clay then arose, and there was burst
Of applause VOL as Can be recollecred,
with much impr sssivsness, he addressed the
company as follows :--
He begged leave to offer to the Prcsiden,
aud the gentlemen assembled his thank. ior
the kind and polite hospitality with which
they have had the goodness 10 receive him
10 Vinccnnes----a distinguished honor as un-
expected as, they would allow him 10 say
with unfeignec siDcerty il was unmefi,ed.
He placed higher value upon it from ihe
reflection that il was bestowed by ore of The
h 81 towns established on the western waters,
and one with whose name pA,riousm and de-
votcGness to The country were always associ.
a'cd. lie was happy TO see neai him yet
preserved and 10 the enjoyment, of health a
.vencfabls citizen Of The place (poinliDg 10
col Vigo) who during the revolutionary war,
10 which you Mr.. Precedent bore gallant
part, when this post was wrested from the
hands OF The enemy, gave as he did on all
other occasions, signal proofs OF bis attach
meDt aDd devotedness to The American cause.
tie had also for himself and lis late col.
leagues, to rcturo his thanks for the flattering
manner in which their names had been men
TONED IN relation TO the ntgolistion al Chem.
The history of that negotiation is short. q.
Britain having, in conjunction with her allies
ovci,hrown lhe.powsr OF Bonaparte, was free
from any European enemy, at liberty To apply
the immense force which ,he had acc um uiat-
cd to The r'oscc u.ion Of The American war,
she sent her commissioners to Gheni, vainly
expecting TO dictate the conditions Of peace.
The terms which she proposed were reject
ed, and alter much useless consumption Of
Iimo, 1hers, in The Ou.set substantially ten.
dered by the Amc tic6u commissioners, were
oitimacly agreed 10, which compromised
The honor OF neither party. The rejection
of. hsr extrayagant propositions was duty
80 Obvious that IL was Impossible tor one,
PaftAkiDg in the smales, degree Of The A
nheiican feelings 10 pause iD the dscbaige
oi ~. NO skill was requisIe in The mauagc-
ment OF such negotiation And it it's final
result wete SO widely different from what
was indicated in ITS earlier stages, that result
b!usi be attribaied to the knowledge which
lhc enemy bad acquired OF the determined
spIrii Of the people OF this county, and To
The coDviction which had been forced upon
hi'n, that thcy wsre not prepared tameiy 10
assist 10 the violation OF the integrity of their
territory, nor 10 the surrender Ut one single
hauCnai right. Since he had been gra,ihtd
VITA view Of the dclig httIi county uavers
edoy the Wabash, he had been more than
ever satisfied wltha rejcctiou of one OF the
conditions proposed by Toe British oninis-
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-09-17

tha, Of Valencia. FLAX and hemp grow wild
and in abundance, bat no ono ream, Of cul-
;iValing them, though the latter might with
liule difficulty be made an Important article
OF exploration. The Kermes berries are
likewise found 10 pro!usiop, and YET this pie-
Cous drug Is only employed ly the Indians
20 die few OF their own coarse slufs.
"Such issn inperiec, sketch of the wealth
and resources of those immense regions, a
hon. 10 become Independents. The effects
LIKELY TO be produced by such an event arc
iacalculabie unknown empires are on the
p9int OF opening their vast stores for the en-
coaragemeot Of industry and commerce
new channels will be discovered for the ex-
cess OF our manufactures, and the redundant
p ,pnlation OF Europe will, without doubt,
hoek In thousands 20 shores where the labor
of the busbandman would bb repaid with
double haryss,s Of Nany valuable productions.
How worthy the. attention OF the statesman
and the ssrcha1t H. q state OF things, cslcu-
lated 20 conisr the greatest benefits on man
sind :, the present critical period ="
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-12-09
N SENATE

WEDNESDAY,, Dec. 8.
Mr.. Goifsboronsh from Maryland, ap-
peared and took his seat.
MIR BarbnT, from committee APP
pointed OH that subject, reported reso-
lniion for thc admission of the State of
Mississippi into ibe Union which was
read three several times, passed, and sent
TO ihe OTTER house for concurrence.
Aud the Senate Adjourned
DECEMBFR 4.
Mr.. Camp5sH from Tennessee, appeared
and took lis seat.
4 IetcrWas raid before tie Senate from
David Holmes, Governor Of The state of
Mississippi, enclosing Tie constitution Of
tiIat state.
Add tic Senate adjourned, having no
business before lhem.
DECEMBER ..
Mr. H0ySsy. from Delaware, appeared
and took his seat.
Mr. Daegeu offered a resolution, au
thOriSing the distribution Of certain pub
ilc documents, printed by T.. Is. WaH and
Sons, OF Boston; which passed 10 Sc
cond reading.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-12-09
TIE ELORIDAS

SAVANNAH, Nov. 2s.-We have ac-
counts from 4 source which leaves not
doubt on our minds, that The island of
Amelia will be taken possession of and
Aury aud his frcebooterS driven off i'm a
few weeks, by ordero oar government
Peacefully If aciicabe, forcibly if ne
cessary. The island is to he held by the
United States troops, until the meeting
OF Congress, when we shall then know
how matters stand between Spain and
ourselves, and how they are to be ADJUST
ed. HE president III ordering the can
ture of Amelia has discharged his duty.
by thIs act he extends the arm of pro-
teciion 10 Georgia as an integral part of
tile Union: and will prevent encroach-
ments dangerous 10 the prosperity OF the
STATE, and destructive of lis citizens.
1t Is asserted that Don Ons has instrnc-
lions from his king, TO tender the Flori-
das TO The United States, for SIX MILL
ON OF dollars; out OF which sum, Spain
agrees 10 deduct the amount of spoliati-
mons made by her ON the property Of A
merlcan citizens. SUCH is the confidence
placed III this report, that stocks of the
different insurance Offices, that have suf-
iered by Tie depredallOnS OF Span, rose
III one day twenty-five per cent in value.
he path winch we should pursue To-
wards Spain, will, we trust be marked
wltli decision and energy. We are un-
der no obligations 10 her; she has conf
mitted long series aggressions against
this country but owing 10 the conciia-
tory disposltl0no our government an o.
pen rupture has been prevented. We shall
wait the decision uf Congress, i'm full
confidence, that they will not compromii
the honor of The nation, while they in
sist OH prompt settlement and at
tenement for all grievances, of which
we have much reason to complain.
Re9abiican.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-12-09
AFFAIRS ~ AMEI1A

Extract a a letter franz st. Naiy's, Geo. dat,d
@OtA nor. receired at the Washington City Gu
sctte CDace.
We learn from volunteer, formerly under
CoI. Is command, who arrived here last
nIsht from feriIhndma, that information had
ioFce, moving towards this place, and that {,
degree ct unapimity unknown before amongst
the officers seemed for moment TO have la
Ken place. This might, however, proceed
would think better oft aud surrender Inc
place quietly, when demanded. IL the mean
Tune, every thing valuable has been pack ed
up to MOVE of, though without the means OF
lfansPofiaiiou. All was confusion aud ankle
ty; and every one was trying to shift for him
self. SOihe say the troops will retire and form
III the Interior. Application for passports are
pOw refused"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-12-09

Kid aud afieciouaie treatment OF the Amcri-
can Consul al ST. Michaels, aud from the iuha-
biiants OF the Islands. The Spanish Colone,.
captured ~ the brig, was also treated with
great kindness on board the priva,eer.
Captain ADAMS was informed a, 81. Mary'S
that the crew of the Santa ChristI made 81
prisoners who had been landed there, within =
months.
Captain 4. received letter al Callao. from
an American, Mr.. J. " J who was prisoner
IA the Spanish dUnseons.-it WAS dated April
81, tSl7.
Cabin passengers in TIA Four Sisters. DE
sides Captain Adams Dir. J. Waller, lady and
children Captain Everett and son aud Alr.
kirkpatrick; aud number in the steerage.-
They were all passengers in brig Ann, from
LELAND tor Quebec, lost at 81. Michaes.
the Iupacam!dro recently ar. at Savannah ]
Captain Dorr, of lhe OatariO, left at NoOa-
hevad, january y, brig Panther, Lewis. OF
Salem, all we!l, aud ueariy fuIl.-At Owyhee,
(Sandwlch islandsl of February 10 ship Zephyr,
Brniuall, With only few skins.
brig CosSacA, iSrOwn, of this port, for Sand
vicii isldnds, sailed from Canton about May
%.
Arrived or Wednesday. schooner George
BecAwith, Fisher, Havana, . DAYS To Cape
Iou Left, 3lh Instant. brig Governor Jones,
Cs0rge. Schooner Cleaner, Saunders, OF
Portsmouth, tor New Orleans. sailed days
before. On the outward passage, last OF Sep
TENDER. close in with the Moro, Captain T. was
boatGed IRON. large privdteer schooner of 10
suas, commanded by Captain Smith, OF Phia-
delphia. She had taken Two Guineameu and
two days before had an action with Spanish
brig OF war, (formeriy the ChaSseur, OF Balti-
more and drove her into Havana. Was in.
fOrhed IN port that the brig had men killed
a"d was much cut up. The priyateer suffered
no injury.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-12-09

FOR acting on il, be aware of the construc-
lion put on the existing law, so far as any
had been given.
The amendment moved by Mr.. Clay
10 the first resolution was agreed to with
cut opposition.
The committee of the whole rose and
reported their adoption Of Tie several re-
solutions moved by Mr.. FAVOR, with The
amendment, which the house agreed to.
aem. CON. and the committees we're or
dered To be appointed accordingly.
And the house adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-12-09
EXTRACT Of q Litter dnte.l

HhHIisEURG, (Penu.) Dec. 2
Ihe house OF representatives had ninety
members present to-day al its meeting, and
elected WILLIAM DAVIDSON, ESQ. OF Fay-
cite county, their speaker He had 10 votes.
Or Le!b had been mancsuvering to have ane-
tier person taken mp and run by the federal
iats, w opposition To the republican candidate,
bu; some of the fcderalsts had independqnce
enough to resist and oppose his schemes. He
Is acting strange part.
Mr.. Findlay has this day resigned the Of
nee ot state treasurer. Ii is expected petit.
tion Wilde presented TO morrow, TO contest
The election ex-governor, which is considered
by some Of the federal members miserable
eApedicrt." fPha. Cent.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-12-09
EASTERN BOUNDARY.

Col Austin, the agent of the United
States, under the fourth article Of the
treaty of Client, passed through this city
yesterdays on his way TO Washington,
with the official decision Of the commits
sloners, vino, We are happy 10 learn, have
amicabIy settled Tie question referred to
them concerning the jurisdiction ct The is
lands III the bays of Passamaquoddy and
Fumdy. The result will probably soon be
made public. AS, however, the amcable
and speedy arrangement of this boundary
is of vastly more consequence than any
extension OF territory TO either OF the par
ties, ii must be highly gratifying TO the
settlers in that quarIerio lave these trou-
blesOme questions put at rest.
Tie OrgahIzalion Of the commission
hardly induced us TO expect this ulanimi-
ty. II was composed of only two COM
missioners, colonel Barclay, on the part
Of Great Britain, and The Hon. John
Holmes, on the pant Of the United States !:
and the interests of tic Two nations we're
conducted by Judge Chapman, Of New
Brunswick, Oh the part of Great Britain,
aud BY Col. Austin, for the United States.
IT the commissioners had disagreed, the
business would, blythe provisions Of the
treaty, have been transferred TO Europe,
and been submitted to the arbitration OF
some friendly sovereign; of course much
delay and consequent embarrassment
must have been produced.
The early decision Of the commission
ers is evidence of faithful attention 10
the subject entrusted 10 them and we
trust, from the characters Of the parties
employed, has been the result Of deliber-
ale and thorough investigation, and will
be acceptable to both countries.
B0s, Patriot.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-12-09
FROM TTiE BOSTON cENTINRL.
q" Tie EARTH ND MFRS, rapidly approris

iay."
Mr.. RUssELI-En December I7Os, and jam.
airy 1903, the planet UarS by its configuity TO
tAe Earth exhlti.9d magnitude and lustre.
which attractea the attention Of E1ropq. and
led the common people to apprehend hat a
new star had burst on their sight The cause
OF that extraordinary appearance is exclaimed
in the Encyclopedia Britannica in the article
Astronomy. page IlG and plate 60. The SIM
Earth and !H0rs seem placed at this time In The
same relative position 10 each ether Everv
attentive observer of AjGrS must have porcoiv-
ed by his naked eye the growing size and
brightness OF this planet fer2 or 3 months
passed, EGrfh aud 1rrs will continue To an.
proach each other in the Zodiac, until Monday
Dee. s. They will then BE- in contieuity. and
mars wiz be ~ opposition to tha Sum, as our
moons at the full.
MGrs, as well as Earth, is obviously in that
part Of us eiiptical orbit styled periheIon or
IFS nearest approach TO the sun Mars the
bright apparent star which rises in the East at
early eve IS at this time about five times near.
et than az It's remotesl distance from the earth
~ sun, ana will soon shine with lusfrt tveufV.
i've times greater. After the Sth of Deem
ber he will begin to recede, at first in "a retro.
grade course. aud viii slowly diminish To the
eye, M the same proportion as his observable
increase for two or three months passed.
10 Is hoped that our astronomers. particular.
~ our respected professor az CoinbJfiQe williIn-
prove tins favorable opportunity for accurate
~ observing aud marking, by the aid OF their
telescopes. the particular phases OF .Ueirs. and
their yaryiugs on different nights or distinct be-
RODS Of the same night, and compare them
with those Of 1859, described in the G5tI
plate, bg. 20, &C OF the Encyclopedia refer
Ted 70. they VIII please show the public how
The naked eye, celestial globe, and l. Thomas,
Jau Epbemtfis will explain lbe nIo.e relative 10 Asr,
pfesent appearance.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-12-09

far the trO distant displays OF Nars agree or
disagree.
In palmer language TO those not conversant
with astronomy, on the Sth of December, 1917.
right line drawn from the centre of the s.ta To
Mars (Which is styled superior planet, be-
cause, unlike the inferior planets Ysnas and
ueresry, its orb is without that of the Fart h,
viii PASS directly through our globe. This is
not meant IN philosophical strictness as though
both planets will he in the same degree of The
Zodiac, Mars will probably pass a little to the
north crsouih OF the Ecliptic or Earth's path
III the heavens.
ltniay crafty SOME of your readcIs not ha.
wing DOCKS OF astronomy at hand. That should
add, that Wars, who may be easily distine uish-
ed by his rising Ia the East soon after sunset.
and exhibiting 4 red and vivid ustre. not
tiriRNiing like the fixed stars, revolves round
The sun IN u tile less than two OF our years =
that his mean distance from the sun is about
ninei yhSe millions that his relative ma.ni-
tnir IS reputed about one third of the earth
mat ms common appearance is of duskv red
ulsh hue, supposed Ia he owing TO tile thickness
OF hs atmosphere or the redness o tlie soil re-
nectlnS That coonr-tlIat he mas spo Is upon his
body, and has Il rotation upon his AXIS in TWEEN
ty tonr hours and about forty nainmtes.
Neirttn, NOreHfJer -, 1917 HI
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-12-09

The Senate resumed the consideration
OF The motion for the appointment of
standing committees OF the Senate. and
having inserted Tuesday next. as the day
when they would proceed 10 their APP
poih'men', 'he motion was agreed TO.
On motion of MIR. Wilson, II Was resolv-
ed, that ;he Senate would proceed ON
Monday mex, 20 the appointmeat OF
Chaplain; and then
Tie Senaic adi"nned'o Monday next.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-12-09

NfsTs. Lang Ta,ner d Col reetet exceed
lugly 1t should I've my lot TO communicate the
loss by shlpwTeck, OF tue United States bTir
boHer, under my command. Ia endeavorine,
on the evening Of the 25tiI instant. al TO- r. M
TO proceed UP TO The Baiile she grounded il,
fourteen feet wafer oft the South Pass III the
mississippi River, where size bilged and flied
Shoitiy after, ~ despite OF every attenpt 10
save her All the public property of cofisc-
qucnce, that could be saved. was taken out be-
t0ie She weOt TO pieces, which was in little
more uan twCutytou hours after She was
SO cntheiy decaycd, aud so completely rotten.
th0l though almost a calm, SHE convinced us NJ
was prCvidentlal escape, as she must have
been colin for us all. Some OF her tinbprs
and other pats other, have been preserved as
cufiOsfies
] wish you to publish this letter 10 relieve
The minds OF our friends, who will he anxious
to htar Of oar having survived. Our suffer.
iUgs nave been great, but we have borne them
pHtienuy; 10 sickness has taken place i'm con-
sequence among The crew.
1 remain, respectfully, Gentlemen, your
ohedicut servant, John pOR2Fy
=. ,. Where she first touched was soft mud.
oy bottom, on which the most ordinary tner.
chant vessel would have stood without ininrv
the humping Tor days. Nor is il thought eS-
tta0tainary ioI vessels To he Oh the hard bar of
the mississippi Tor several days without being
hDft. De'"S
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-12-09

The Planet Mars, which rises about half
PAST FIVE in the evening, now attracts the at.
tentiOn o. the ar-gazers. The nearest ap-
preach TO the Earth of this fiery PIanet, will be
on Monday tie Sth December ensuing. Its
briiIancy Will Increase until that day, when il
will be al lis height.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-12-09
UNFORTUNATE sHIpwRFcK

CHARLESTON, Dec. 1.-The schooner
Orion, Captain Chase, which sailed from
Georgetown yesterday morning with a
cargo OF clean and rough Rice, was cast
away ON the Bar Yesterday afternoon, a.
bout o'clock; she is totally lost. The
Captain aGs d'ownsd, and the remainder
of the crew nere saved by one of the fish
gsmacks, and have arrived safe in this
city. Times.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-12-09

Extract Of a LETTER from a friend to the ed;-
tors 81 he SaeG'aah Gazette, dated Fer
ndndima 22d Non. 1917.
eau give YOU but little news from
here--l lock on all tile transactions which
occur, as would al good farce in the
playhouse.
On the 10th inst. there was sale
here OF prize goods; and this farce ex-
ceeded all others hitherto presented. I'm
The tirsi place, not the slightest form of
regular legal condemnation was obsery
ed-some were shipped, some stolen, and
the remainder set up M auction and prin-
clpally bought in by ,he private agent
Much has been promised, on pdper, by
the present masters of Amelia order
sovernmeni-and good faith; yet, not
wiihStanding all ,lis, several persons who
lad deposited money, as an earnest. TO
be forfeited III ten days II the bargain
was not complied with, did not receive a
dollars worth at what was sold tlem.-
The representatives were 6itn tGches.
anort'JSes, and such sort OF stuff, Vet not a
boN OF sugar was delivered on their
pledges, and the American gentlemen
quietly received their money, no doubt
reloiced 10 get clear of such set of men.
without more serious injury.
A sale took place again on Wednes-
Day, Tor private concern. White IIa-
yana Sugars sold at 975 cents per hun
dred; Coffee 10 10 cts. per Id (; Cochineal
3l2, inferior"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-12-09

BY the ship Thomas arrived Al this port from,
Liverpool. we have received the London Jour
mails down 10 the l3tA 0ci. They give very
hattermg report OF the Revenue for the last
quarter. We lament 30 say that III. Curdn
Tie eloquent Irish BariSter, had three attacks
OF The palsy, al his lodgings at BrOmpton near
London. His recovery was wholly despsired
OF. Dens. Press.
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-06-07
COMAfUNICATION.
STEAM BOATS.

AS great prejudice will naturally
arise, in consequence OF the nnfortu-
nate accident lately happened to the
Steam Boat Constitution in the wa
ters Of the Mississippi and to remove
as much as possible this gro,cing pre-.
JUDGE. would it not be expedient, to
have tender or large boat to ac-
company the Steam Boats, when ply
ing in cur waters this plan may lie
attended with some triiling incenye-
nience, but are the lives of our citi-
zens to he put in jeopardy on account
OF any Inconvenience or expcnce
which may incurred9 Having the
tender or boat in company, do not
pretend to say wonM prevent the
boiler bursting. or any other casual
accident, to which the Boats are at
all times liable but persons wishing
TO travel by water, would not make
that hesitation, which they otherwise
would, if there was something provi-
ded for their relief in case Of such
accidents taking place. The ease
and facility which the Steam Boats
afford to travellers would weigh down
any other considerations, Int, the idea
ofe1posi"g ones SELF TO be scnlded to
death, would naturally excite scnti-
mcnts Of horror and disgust !---anti
triess there are some rxcrtiops used
~ the part Of the Steam Boat own
rs. to resist and ropel the flood Of
'rc.iu'lice, now pouring down upon
hem. I fear they may dwindlc into
comparatively nothing, ard he hence
forth considered as a public nuisance.
IN the waters Of the Mississippi, as
well as here, they are vastly import
ant-so much so, that l think no
means should be left untried to secure
to them the patronage Of the public.
IL must, hewevcr, he a source Of
consolation TO the Steam Boat owners
in our waters, TO think they have
never been interrupted by an circum-
stance of a serious nature.
nv
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1817-06-07
TO BE SOLD,
4 Farm Of scventy-six acres.

WILL positively he sold, on the premises,
on the 9TH day OF July, a Farm of about rs
Acres, lying in Mill Creek hundred, New Gas.
tie county, Eve miles from Wilmington, five
from the lime stone quarry, and two from
Newport, and one mile from Stanton, in the
state of Delaware For healthmess of stua-
tion there are few to excel it; there are on
said premises good stone house, stone barn,
with cellar under it sufficient to contain twenty
head of cattle and horses. good spring of
water in the yard from which it may be con-
veyed into -four fields or lots at pleasure, and
carrying the wash of the yard with it in time
of rain, so that not one particle Of manure need
be lost. There is also young orchard of the
best kind of fruit--the fencing is part thorn,
and quicks enough in the nursery growing TO
plant every panel that is not planted, and some
to spare. Any person attending TO the nursery
might sell upwards of $500 worth yearly. l
have sold above 100 dollars worth in one year,
which has been but small to the demand there
has been for them. A person wishing TO con-
tinue the nursery shall have every necessary
information There is milk house with
good spring in it; between 80 and 40 peach
trees between and 5 acres of wood land;
also lime kiln, for the burning of oyster shells,
where the shells are put in at the top and taken
out at the bottom with the greatest convenience
the fire burning At the same time.
The conditions will be made known on the
day of sale, by
John Reece.