davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-02-22
small majority. =
And the House adjourned.
Ines,ioy. Feb

fnewt0V, fcb. Is
Mr.. II. Nelson FROM the committee on tho;
dietary, 10 whom the enquiry on the subiec,EI'u
been referred, reported that II is incNneL;@sa
To multiply the newspapers in which Tho ga
Of Congress are published. This report yo nvN
greed to. "~e.
Mr.. Nelson from the same, committee. p
ported bill providing an additional COM re
sation to The Circuit Judge OF the sixth circpssa
which was twice read and committed fos
morrow 10
Mr.. Nelson, from the same committee ~.
unfavorabie reports on the petition ~ ''s'e
drew Moore, Marshal OF Virginia. and A.
the petition of the Cryer and Bailiffs ~ On
Supreme Court which were affirmed ~, .ne
House. =! Ne
Mr.. Condct, from the committee ON a.,
penditIres tor the public buildings 49, "
report containing estimates of oSpen 'c'""e
ne incurred IN finishing the public build;, ~
which was read and ordered TO lie on !, 's',
bic uei Ia.
, Mr. Ingbani, frois tie committee on thepo,.
Roads, reported a bill allowing the prjviIo,.Nt'
trankng 10 James Madison during the re,na;f
der ofhis life, which was twice read and O','Ja'
ed to Sd reading tomorrow. 0'aS''
The Speakerlpid before the Honse Mo
port oil the Secretary OF the Treasury on :,
petihon OF the merchants ard vessel o;ynerW We
Richmond District. The report was I;res IL
to lie on the table. ieeied
The Speaker also communicated REM.
the Post Master General of the names a p"i' Of
iarIes OF ms clerks in the year 1916. Ordsrsl,,
to lie on the table. iueFe9
The Speakeralso laid before the Eoreo al.
ter from Gov. Piumer, transmitting MAJ, iel.
Hampshire, for the use of the Housap o.
Representatives. OF
onmo,icn OF Mr. King Of Mass. the fouon
ing resolution was adopted ''"oW'
itsSofred, That the committee on Fore;r, D
latlons be instructed 10 report 10 the He Ne
such measures as they may iudge pecesy."e
TO regulate the importation Of Plaster of w
III, anu 10 countervail the regulations of am,
that trade. '~'"''i's 10
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-02-22
INTERNAL DUTIES

The House then resumed the consi,er,,;..
OF the resolution moved by Mr.. Nrillians'
.epeaI tue internal Duties; when the up. "
ton rccGIrcd on Mr. Inylram's pronosfi1 We
mendnent, noticedin the proceedings Of va d
terday. '-'s' vi Yes
MIR. Root moved n amend the omeoda,.
30 Us 10 coniine the re peal of tie duty on ca'
ll'y,iiVS' 10 'Aose not exceeding one hundred
uHiA N - -'---' 7I~hssr Some ln,.,, ~
supper. OF has proposition 'S"Sm IN
Mr. Bateman spoke against the reno., c,
dntles, anu concluded his speech ~ It HI iha
To postpone indefinitely the resolution & rra
posed amendments f'0'
Mr.. HarriSonalso insisted on the propr;o,,.
postponement, chiefly on the ground of tis
ilnpohcv at reducing the ARMY, which prom
sition had been considered as coenectadd VIZ"
that now under consideration.
tir. Hardin spoke against the postponemep,
endeavorng Ia convince the House that thpsSS
taxes might be repealed without n retrcfion 90
the Army, butin favor ofreducing the ARMY,
Taxes. Vat
Mr.. Wilde spoleat considerable length in
opposition to the proposed repeal. argument.
fiveiy, and on various grounds
Mr.. Root and Mir. Robertson next smoke
In favour of repeal of the faxes. tI,e fny
mer in favour OF the immediate reneal ami
the latter IN favour OF a repeal prospective.
ly.
Mr.. Calhoun and Mr.. Lowndes, in short
s si suPportea me motion TO postpone
MIR. kiibourn spoke twice against the most.
Ponement and Mr.. Smith of Md ia favor Of
it. "
Mr.. Johnson DIVA. and Mr.. Randolph also
SPOKE IN iavor OF the repeal of the taxes and
Mr.. Smith Of Md. again spoke in favor IF the
postponement. Wv
The question was at length taken on indie.
hn'te postponement, and decided in the nreg.
tive
For the postponement 50
Against it or
The question then required on Mr.. Roofs
proposed amendment, which he then with
drew WIZ
The question was then taken on Mr.
inghams motion, and decided in The nera.
tive. nv
The question having been stated on tho
original resolution. proposed by Mr.. Wi
..aiiiS' DIVISION OF the question was called
r, And before taking the question thereon, the
House adjourned at d late hour.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-18

merchantmen, though read, isatn, sne with
favorable breeze, might have been block
sded until doemsday--hsd hot meeting
been held TO devise private means for the libs-
ration oil their embargoed frcights. Avessei
was armed and muni,ioned, and the brave
Manuel dc los Rios was appointed Captain.
Ills Catholic Majesty's Vieeroy at Havana
consented that the tempt should be made to
bea, of tho impudent privaieer-,-and Manuel
sailed forth with o promiscuoas crew, 10 the
scene Of combat while tne two government
vessels Of war with lheir officers, ley snug in
port. Captain dc los Rios, after the bloody
contest, was victorious---he sunk the priva-
tees, and returned 10 Havana, amidst the ac-
elama,ions Of the inhabitants. The Spanish
officers, though they had no sense of honor
Of coussge, had feeling alive TO envy and
revenge.the brave Manuel was found the
next. day after HE victory, assassinated, on
the Almeds, public walk of this cny! A
deed so atrocious and so cowardIy, that IL
seems to have excited the horror of all the
inhabitapts Of Havana. The murder is IN
reservedly laid to the charge Of his Msjes.
.ty's ofheers--and the motive BY which i, wa:
perpetuaied, evinces tho character Of the
government aud its agents, against whose
bigotry and despo,ism, the south. .American'
are gradually uniting to secure their inde
pendence.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-18
'strvice Of Plate For Com. Rodgers.

We have the pleasure Of announcing 20
our readers, that the elegant services OF Sill
yer Plate, made up ct the expenee Of the
Citizens Of Baltimore, to be presented to
Commodore RoDeERs, as proof Of the high
sensc they entertain Of the emiAent services
which he rendered at the me moreble attacks
Of the British land and naval forces in the
month Of Septer,ber isis, has arrived 10
,his city.
This most superb service Is intended for
the dinner table, and consists OF large
Fish Dish: four large meet and four small
les Dishes, feur Vegetable Dishes with
Covers two Soup Turencs and Ladies' two
large Pitchers four Sauce Boats and ladies |;
Bread Basket, and dozen Forks--all Of
the mos, substancial and exquisite workman
ship, and refecting on the Artists, Messrs.
Fle.chcr anu Ga diner, ol phiiadelphia, The
highest degree Of credit.
Each piece has The following inscription:
f" Prcsenfed by ne CInxens Of Boinmore 10
con- JOIN RODGERS, in testimony Q,
sheir Mgh senes Of the IMPORTANT 0rd afforded
by him ia fhe defence Of Baiim0re, on sAe
i2'h ond l3sh Of September, 1919
- Ball. American,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-18
NAVAL.

Capt. Downs, late. of the u. s. ship Onia.
rio, is appointed to the command OF the In
dependence, 7s, moi TO the Java. Capt. Bid.
dIo, is appointed TO the command Of the On
tar;o, and will shortly sail for the coast Of
Sourh.Ameriea.
The Naval Commissioners, appointed in
conformisy with a resolution OF :he y. ).
Senate ia February last, (mentionsd in our
paper Of last week. are appointed to survey
the harbors on the eastern coast generally,
and Newport harbor particularly.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-18
CHAaLssros, May 2s.
a TRAIT OF NATURE.

n TKAIT OF NATURE.
The death Of Capt. Manuel de Zoe Rios
Inns to have excited considerable ssrprizc,
Ii as TO the time and manner OF his sssas-
htion. But q brief account of tho facts
fch led TO it, will shew that il was the
nral consequence Of bis honor able eour-
great number Of Spanish mcrcbsntrneo
bsen bioeksdej in tho por, of Havana, by
Pity Bgenos Ayrean privatccr---srd al
ugh there we're two vessels Of war belong
TO his CathoIiek Majesty, in port, ,nei'
be commanders had not the courage. With
united force, 90 s,.sok the little insur-
priysleer. Thus si.si;ei, tic Sparisb
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-18
CHRISTOPHER G. CuAMPtiN, Chairman
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

OF this state held its session in this town
last week, and closed on Saturday. During
Chief justice oftbc Supreme Court. com
mi,sec on tho subject Of additional compen-
sation to Jurors, was appoinicd--and the COM
mit,ee on Ferries were ordered to report on
the rates Of tolls. Acts we're passed to re-
peal tho militia law passec in February las,
land TO enlarge the gaol boundaries in New.
port. Some other matters were introduced
into tho house, a portion of which Is too con.
tcmptible 10 notice.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-18
/. ORDIhATiOM.

0RDit.iIIOM.
On "Wednesday lsss, the Rev. RoMro EI.
TON was ordained TO the pastoral care OF the
second Baptist Church in this town.-Thc
services, which were deeply solemn and i'm
pressive, and highly appropriate, were as fol-
lows :--Scrmon by the Rev. MIR. WtScHELL.
Of Boston, from q Cor. ii. Is. 50. .dud who
il sr6feient for rhese Things ?"-O rdaining
Prayer, by the Rev. Mr.. BoRpEN, Of Tivcr-
ton Charge, by the Rev. DR.. GAso, Of Prosi.
dence Right Hand OF Fellowship, by the
Rev. Mr.. BATES of Bristol and concluding
Prayer by the Rev Mr.. JAeoB,, Of Pas,uxet,
The Exercise gave great satisfaction to =
numerous, respectable, and attentive audilo-
Is.---1fsvenry.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-18

AT o meeting OF tie stockholders OF the
MAriSr Insurance COMPANY, on the I'd
inst, the following gentlemen we're elected
Directors tor the year ensuing, VIZ ;-chris-
sohher Feu!sr, Sfehhen Caheone, Samuel
U1isehorne, sndtsy Clarke, ROberf Robinson,
Stephen 4. Aorfhas', Samuel Pernon, Ciioer'
(hase, HilGam Ennas.
And a, subsequent meeting of the Direc-
tors, Chrissohher Fowler was unanimously
chosen President and Beyomin Peiree, Sec
Ietary.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-18
NOTICE.

THERE being number NJ person. by the pa ne
OF WILLtAA TiLLEy, in this town.. which
causes difficulty in business. therefore the SUBJ
scrber, BY The consent of the Hon. General Assem-.
bly,. at their June Session, A. ID 1917, has altered
his name from WILLIAM TrLLEY Sd, to that OF
WILLIAM JAMES IILLEY.
Newport, June 18, 1877.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-18

The new Bank in ,ai, town, under this
name, is now in opers,iop.---Tbe following
are the Directors s--Somnel JYhiseLor,se,
Richard. a, RandoLah, Hurry BnR, Thomas
n. ifum/ord, tdrard ". Lasyfon, Lesyis
Ropsnanfere, Jos,ah C. Shaw, Isaae Gould,
Nathaniel S RgggLrs.
Ssmsci Wh;fctorns has been chosen presi-
dent, and gienry stsr, Cashier q ite inspt-
rlion.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-18
Commissioned No,ice.

XHTE, the subscribers having been appointed by
w the Hon. Court OF Probate in the town OF Tiv-
erton, in the county Of Newport, Commissioners TO
receive and examine the claims against the estate Of
BODMAN LANE,
late Of said Tyer,os, yeomen. deceased, represent
ed insolven,, do hereby give notice that twelve
months from the I'd day Of June, instant, arc allowed
to the creditors OF said Ess,s 20 bring N aud prove
their respective claims, add that we viii attend Tor
that purpose, at respective dwelling on tie las,
saturday. in each month. during that period.
TmoMAs ,.,'i. ,,Isra, DusrsE' Commissioner.
Au persons indebted 10 the ksiste of said deceas
cd arc called upon 20 make immediate payment r.
MANY JaRE. Adnr..,rsio-
TIve-to,, tare 10, Le.7
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-18

THe NJ .-ViHiam WIiikinson, Grand
Master.
THE Festival Of st. John, the Baptist. will be
Il celebrated by the Grand Lodge Of the State
OF Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. in
Washington Lodge, at Warren, on TUESDAY, 24th
inst at 9 o'clock A. N. when the Election OF Grand
OGcers for the ensuing year, win be holden.
The Officers and Members Of the Grand Lodge.
Proxies sod Members of the subordinate Lodges.
and all others concerned, Ore hereby requested to
take notice and give their attendance accordingly
The public services will commence at IL o'clock.
-By order. ,.
WALKER HUMPHREY, Grand Seery
June 10, a. l.. 58i7.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-18
REMOVAL.

CHARLES Nj. THURSTON.
INFORMS his friends and customers, that he has
Il removed TO the store scuth-wes corner of Mill
street, and No 81, Thsussslreet. where he oilers
for sale an assortment the first qcsli,y Goods
and Groceries at Wholesale ielail cheap Tor Cash,
or approved credit. . ..tts. Fa. 50 lts.t.
Newport June ia, 1917. .s at
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-18
DIEO.

n' H., "" '.e SYN W "' r.sn w., A@o "AsA
At Exeter, on the I'd pit. Bs sJAAis CHAmtLiN,
the Cbrstisp religions and although he was labor
ing under nfrmi,es for many years. yet be frequent
ly expressed Willingness to be released from this
Sojy, and of being tinted to his Divine Head which
would be T better; and whsn the approach Of the
last enemy apparent lie met the king OF ,errQrs
with that cs!mpess and composure. which was char
sceres,ie cf that hope which he had uniformly en-
joyed Snd that he trusted. through the merits OF
Saviour, he should receive crown Of glory, which
the Lord, tho righteous judge, had laid up in wait
for him.
/" Bkssed ore tie dead, rAieh die In fhe Lord".
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-18
NEWPORT BANK.

NOTICE is hereby given. that the haif-yearIy
IN Dividend will be declared and paid, on Tues
day the FIRST day Of July next, to those who appear.
by the books Of the Bank, 10 be Stockholders the
Gath inst by order Of the President and Directors.
JOHN r. sHEAkMAN, Cashier.
Newport, June IL, 1917. IL.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-18
Cambrics Umbrellas, &c,

WILLIAM JAMES TILLEY,
uAs just received an assortment of Cambries,
L Umbrellas. Oil Cloths and Shir'ng Couone,
which he will sell very low for CASH ONLY.
Newport, June 49, 1917
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-18
WE DNESDAY, JUlVE, rs. 1917.

The President of the United States having
commenced bis Eastern tour, and the citizens
Of the different places through which he has
passed having evinced laudable emulation 10
paying proper respect TO the Chief Magis.
trate, we are happy to observe that the ciu-
xens Of Newport have NOT been backward on
this occasion. As IL is not exactly known
when the President will arrive, the Commit-
tee of Arrangements have thought proper TO
adopt the following judicious And appropriate
arrangements.
The Order Of Procession on she reception Of
f6e President Of she Unind Sf0tes, 10 20 DC
os foiiosys. .t.-. ,ss.
The citizens to be arranged in two lines,
from'the, head o&sa,ean's wharf, where the
President will land, to extend 10 Ills lodgings.
PROCESSION.
The Committee OF Arrangements, prece.
ded BY the Sheriff of the County.
The President and suite.
The Town Council, proceeded by the Town
!, Sergeant.
+. Town Treasurer spd Town Clerk.
.V The Reverend Clergy.
I. Senaiors and Representatives of Congress.
4, Members Of The State Legislature.
~ fluCg6t unu SlCVkS OF tnC NOuTlS.
/; Military and Naval Officers of the United
States.
Militia officers.
Justices Of The Peace.
Citizens aud Strangers.
The following gentlemen are appoisted by
the Commil,ee, Mnshals to io.m the
Procession:
BssjAMIN Fhr, HExRY Y. CNANsTos,
GEoRaE G. SHAW, AUGUSTUS NEWMAN,
HESRY CoeoEsAALt, PETEa p. RRMINo
ros, Eioss. NORMAN, and NATR NA-oS.
By order Of the Committee OF Arrangements
for the reception Of the Presi3ent oi the
United States,
CHRISTOPHER G. CuAMPttN, Chairmsn.
Upon the approach Of the President, the
bells will ring for ,hsrty minutes, TO com.
mence upon the signal from ths telegraph
being given and will recommcnce ringing
when the vessel having the President ON
board comes to anchor, aud continae ringing
dntil the PresidcD, arrives q, his lodgings.
" Itis particularly tequestcd that the
citizens will assemble on the first ringing of
the bells, in order tha, the Marshals of tho
day may DC able 10 form the procession.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-06-18

g. PRINTING, ej oil kinds, ererutcd in
q srtistasfsSy mcnnr-, ~ tsi, .firr. ,,r'i
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-02-22
RICHMOND. FEBRUARY y, Isi7.
VIRGINIA LEGLsL4YURE

On THURSDAY, several bills passed
their Cd reading, were engrossed, and
passed theH. of Delegates.
motion was made by Mr.. Mercer (of
- TO dispense with the 18th rule of the
House, so as to reconsider the Militia
Biil, which had been indefinitely posfpo-
ned on Wednesday, molten was
lost by about majority of Sc EN- votes.
The law. of the land remains, therefore, as
1t was, in regard to cOmpauy nmters.
THE SENATE.
The bill respecting the arrearages of
the land tax, passed the Senate, with Sc
observation-disclosures.
The billiorestablishing Primary Schools.
Academies, Colleges and an Universitv
was reported by the Select Committee to
whom II had been cOmmitfed-That Com
nnttee reported an amendment which
went tO suspend the execution of every
part OF the law, except what relates 10 a
Board ofPublic Instruction, and 10 Iaying
of the counties into townships. No
other part Of the Act was TO 20 into
effect unless sanctioned bv tie neNt O.
gIslalurc. Considerable debate eDsucd
or this subiect-tlc bill, as amended.
being advocated by Mes,rs. Johnson and
Cabeli, and opposed by Messrs. Green.
It'DCi t9Db anu 4 y. itODMCS. tIn Ia
king The question as TO reading it third
time, the bin was lost ayes Z, nocs7.
YESTERDAY, Jae II. Of y. rose at an car
" h0ur M the forenoon aud met AGAIN al =
o'clock ~ the evening. 10 act upon such ~
mended bills as might be returned from tic S G.
nate.
On molten OF Mr.. Mercer (ofI.0 the two
following resolutions were adopted:
Hcy1ir.d In fte (-s,,cr,J f.....JT. at.
Executive be, and they are hereby requested 10
take Tie iHostspeedy and eHcctual means Of
bringing before tho government OF the United
States, the claim Of this Commonwealth, for
reimbursement Of the Interest on the several
Sums otmoney borrowed by the Commonwealth
tor the use otthe government OF TIE q staice.
during the late war; and for such portion of the
arms obtained by purchase orn.anu icture by
TIE government Of the Z. States, under an ACT
OF Congress which passed the 23d April. IsOs
emitted an Act :" Making provision Tor arroino
an" ,equippiug the whole body of Tia militia II
Tue Oniied States" as this Commonwealth mse
De entitled to receive, from reference to the
number OF effective militia therein"
=, Ilesolred, BY tie General 4s,embly. THAI
tue LAScutiFe be cmpOwere( - npested
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-02-22

WASHINGTON. Feb 90:
In the SeT;lie, Yesterday. various hrsiness
was done, which Shalt be hereafter enu,nerat-
ed.
Mr.. Williams submitted for consideration. q
resolution in the following words
Rescired, That tic President OF The United
States be requested to lay before the Senate :.
copy OF the Correspondence between the GOV
crnmerr OF the United States aid tic GOVERN
nieut of Spain, relative 10 the subjects of con-
troversy beiweenthe two nations, except such
par as henay deem improper TO disclose.
The object OF this motion may be infer
red front It's words. We wish we .,,ay he decciv-
ed by common report IN Belle iu,s that the inior-
NATION this resolution wall produce is of more
Importance tbanis gcnerally expected. On this
subject, however, day or two will probably
enlighten us.
Tie Debate continues in tie House of Re-
personalities on the proposition 10 rcacai the
Internal Duties; which, the short reuu nder
of the session allow sufficient time, Z. i'll Ger
taniy pass that House.
Our opinion has already been expressed.
that the taxes would not be repealed at the
present session. That opinion remains nv
changed. Not certainly tnat we sire oppressed
to the repeal OF these faxes, If they can wise
ly be dispersed with, but because the time is
unreasonable. and, as II appears To us uuiayo-
rable 10 the measure.
IL gives US some pain to saw that TIE debate
OF Yesterday, and indeed OF preceding DAYS
has been more personal and acrimonious Am
appears 70 ms to have been Iieccssarv. ~ G had
hoped that the session would have cto.e,i with
the same harmony which distinguished ~ ean-
menccmcnt. Tits certainly mncil moro .iipOr-
tant To the people 10 hnnw what Com. sess have
deue tor the public interest than 10 hear dat
one member has been hdppliy sarcastic on a.
mother. Personality isnot properi, 40 i.istedi-
eht In iegffat'on. Nat. Int.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-02-22
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
To tie ALIHOR Of tie ADDRESS to
the SENATE of VIRGJNy1


You say (speaking of the Ryder offered
by Mr.. Baker TO the Bill establishing
schools, Colleges, &C., that you wish dis.
tinctly TO understand, whether there is
any onewlio seriously believes that there
should be Professorship orthodoxy es-
iablishcd intlie Colleges or University OF
Virginia. answer, YEs-One ofthc p
blesi and warmest advocates of The hiil
avowed that opinion TO the writer of this.
AMI II mistake not, expressed that o.
plnion III the House in tile course of de
bate.
MIR. Baker supported his motion TO a.
mend on the ground that the establish
pIent ofsucl Professorshp would be
direct violation ofihe Act establishing re-
ligious ireedom-Tliat the bill contempla-
ted number of interpretations. and If a
ProfeSsorship of Theology was establish
cd, ltwould produce an union ofState and
Churcl,-and in this way endanger, first.
the religious freedom, and finally, icon
ardlze the civil liberty of the good people
OF this Commonwealth. lie called tie
attention Of the House 20 the application
TO the last Legislature from the Presbyte-
rian Synod OF Virginia, praying an act Of
incorporation for religious purposes-aud
stated his fears that this scheme, II car
RED into operation without his amend
meni, would give Il preference 10 SOME
religious sCcts over others.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1817-02-22

Boston. Fcb. Il.

BesfOn FCb u
We have been favoured with Calcatta pa.
gers 70 the 27th Sept. received bv tie Sims
mon and Friendship. fPaiiudipgs.
Calcgtfo, September ..
We have received letters from Amboyna 70
the iStli Of May. They give very dstro,%,i.,
account OF the great storm which visited that
island on the I5th Of April IL suddenly com
meHcedab ten at highland soon blew with
such tremendous violence, that not u single
vessel inthe harbour could kecptO her anchors
Consequently much confusion cnsued. aud
considerable damage was done 20 the small craft
"a srcai part OF which driised, and getting
cutapgled, soon sunk and disappeared.
But the injury 10 the shipping was of little
consequence, when compared with lie dsvas-
tauor caused by the hurricane amongst the
spice tree plantations Not grove Of itnfr,c0
o. Glove trees escaped aud Of the former N IS
said that HOO were thrown to tile rron.d-
while OF the latter, no fewer than 2f000 we're
utterly destroyed II being known that neith-
er OF those valuable shrubs grow to such ma
urity as TO be capable producing fruit, with