Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1817-03-28
oelIencies the admirals and govern
ors of the neishboring colonies
Signed,
SIMON BOLIVAR.
]. g. Peres, Secretary.

George Phillips, for Boston. Mr.
William Savage, Of Boston, arrived
here eth ult. in the ship Auguste q
Caroline, Of and from Hamburg
She was plundered of 10 pieces can
vas by o Mexican priyateer, OF the
<. end of Cuba; but glad to come OF
80, as other Hamburg and Bremen
ships have been robbed numerically
by the pirates whom your papers
call patriots.
"It must appear wonderful to you,
as il does to every one here, the
apathy with which the destruction
Of Spanish commerce is viewed by its
government. Besides three Consul
lado cruisers, there are now in this
harbor, the frigates Diana and ifige-
mia, the corvette Diana, and sever
al briggs and sellooners.with the kings
pendant; notwithstanding which. de-
predations are daily committed 10 the
Old streishls, and the privateers are
frequently in sight from the Moro.
Schooner Randolph, Snow. OF Bos-
Ton, sails this day for Key Nieholas,to
bring down the cargo saved of the
Hamburg ship Hercules, capt. Fire
Idemann, wrecked in the Old Streights
eight days ago. Schooners Argo aud
Coquette, sail in two days for Baiti-
more.
LONDON, Jan. IL.
The Dublin Eveaing Post ofTues'
day last. contains the following para.
graph undcr the head Of
CATHOLIC AFFAlRS.-"IIav.
ing stated last Saturday on cOWpe-
tent authority, that il was the opinion
Of Ministers themselves, that the
Catholic question would be carried
10 the ensuing session Of parliament,
we were prepared. as usual. to en-.
counter contradictions. We have,
however, to add that Lord Liverpool
himself. the Prime Minister,has sig
lnified his intention Of supporting the
measure, and, Of course the certain
lty Of its success.
Jan. IS.
The election Of PROJECT has at
length been adopted by the Chamber
Of Deputies, by Il majority of fS2
TO 100. The only amendment that
was carried against the ministers
| (115 to I'D relates TO making out
a list in each department Of the
Electors, in order 10 check the bal
Dot; but it seems to be OF very little
real Importance. The report on the
Proiet, regarding the individual Ii
berty was to be received on Thurs
day.
| PARIS, Jan. s.
The king continues ILL., Contrary
70 his custom, he spends the greater
part Of his time in bed. He attends
but little to business, but much to
and there are not cOur-
tiers wanting, NJ. de Cazes among
the first, to supply him with enter
tainment suited to his state of mind.
His voiee fails him, mental exertion
fatigues him, and his memory, hith-
ERIC so faithful. fursakes him; on the
other hand. his appetite is good,
and vegelatire life is still strong
within him. This impaired condition
OF his health la, given rise TO re-
port among the Ultras,ot his hsvln!,
fallen into a state of infancy, and OF
Monsieur heins about to be appoint.
ed Lieutenant General of the king
dom.
There are flying reports here Of the
protected war Of Russia against
Austria, for the purpose Of wrestling
from the latter power that part OF
Poland which fell ito her lot in the
partition. These reports are founded
upon tho fact Of the Emperor Alex
ander having an immense army as
sembled 10 Polan |, and having lately
ordered fresh Ievies 10 that country.
TRIESTE. Dec. IS.
The sublime Porte has expedited
Firmans to che Barbary Regencies,
,enjoining them to respect and cause
to be respected the dag Of powers
with which the Porte is at peace.
The Imperial AMI Royal internun-
clio at Constantinople has addressed
the following declaration 10 the
Chamber of Commerce, in order 10
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