The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-11-09

eurity. national and Individual prosperity sue
ceeded. But we have no obstacles OF that
kind to encounter we are IN the enjoyment
OF peace and independence. aud have the full
strong light OF experience to guide us. With
this II is hard to doubt. and difficult TO err.
The people have now their constitution before
them, and on the first Monday in Decem-
Der they will decide whether their wishes and
sentiments have been regarded by those whom
they appointed to frame it.
The latest accounts from Europe have been
received by an arrival at ". York from Liv-
erp)ol. bringing London papers 10 the 29th
Sept. and Liverpoorto the lst of Oct They
contain nothing interesting the riots still con-
t'nue in different parts OF England and Scot
land. Orator Hunt is now in London, and
made no uncomfortable figure at late meet
ing held tor the choice of Lord Mayor for
London. The mob on that occasion was so
riotous that the Lord Mayor retired by pri-
vate door, and The proceedings were suspend
ed.
1t IS said that active assures are taken TO
restore aud make additions to the Notifications
OF Paris and other parts OF France, that she
may regain the respectable and commanding
attitude she possessed previous 10 the invasion
OF the allies. We are pleased at this res,ora-
ton OF that power, we think her safety at
thls time essential 10 preserve the balance of
power III Europe. Look a, the growing pow
er of The North
Nothing further relative to our affairs with
Spain has been received By this arrival. II
: still said that Sir H. Wellesley, the British
Minister at Madrid, did not interfere in the
least with the ratification of The treaty, and
that the French Ambassador recommended it,
The report that a nobleman Of high standing.
and OF the blood royal. is about to proceed TO
Washington on the part of Spain, is confirmed.
We therefore strongly suspect that those who
have been looking ardently and confidently
and wishfully for war with that country will
be sadly disappointed; for the good Of the
Y. s. and the world, we hope so. No benefit
can possibly be derived by this country from
war with Spain, but on the contrary an i'm
mense loss of property, moral principles, feel
mgs and character.
The latest accous,s from the Western coast
Of 5. America which are TO June %, leave
Lord Cocnr ne admiral of the Chilan feet,
IN lordly possession of the ocean in that quar-
ter. lie levies his contributions upon the soil
and the sea, capturing neutral vessels which
have naval stores or munit.0n. of war, and
purchasing with his share of The prize money
the favor of his new friends.-The following
extract from one Of bis letters TO the Supreme
Director of Chill will sbew the means en-
ployed. " / beg leave TO request your Ex-
cellency to accept as proof, although very
small: otmy esgerness TO sustain the cause of
independence in this my adopted country,
my share of The money captured, and have il
applied 10 the manufacture of rockets and
the treasury will place TO my credit that sum,
which must be paid when heaven shall he |
pleased TO crown your eycellency's efforts with |
the liberty Of these provinces, The most beau
tiiuI OF The globe. II is indeed great salts.
faction to me to be able, for the FIRST time in |
my lite TO express TO government my desires |
TO promote the liberty and happiness of man
kind, without mourning its public or secret
mortal hatred"
His expedition against Callso and Lima
proved unsuccessful in consequence of toe ex-
ertions of the government and rabitan;s of
that province. He therefore. probably thought
sacrifice OF his individual interest was peoes-
sary to appease The disappointment OF his EN-
ployers. Let none be caught by his cry about
liberty, Tor it means nothing with him, but
unreslrained license, and personal aggrandise-
ment.
In Buenos Ayres, they are making the
most active preparation 10 meet the Cadiz ex-
pedition Gen. Roudeau Is now the Supreme
Director OF affairs there Puerrydon, the ex-
director, is simply a colonel in the service.
II is contemplated that 95 miles Of the
great western canal, which is TO make COM
plete water communication between the lakes
and the city of New York, will be navigable |
this autumn. The water has been already
introduced into ii for the distance of 5 miles, !
and an elegant boat s feet long, and wide,
accommodated with cabins at each end and
drawing but l2 inches Of water, has already
been drawn from Utica TO Rome through that
part which is completed, by one horse al the
rate of mile. an hour; De Witt Clinton and
other distinguished gentlemen were passengers
On this occasion. $4,000 men are now en-
ployed on this grand work with proportion
able number Of cattle. &c This is certainly
the creates: work which has been undertaken
in the u. s and will be Of ncacuable advan-
taCe to the state which commenced it,. 9th
er places of internal improvement are in Sue
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