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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-11-07
GEN. JACKSON.
From tho Toridian Of October S.
TO THE.

CIiIEf.NS Ot III LoNlDhS.
The temporary organization OF the
government Of these PROVINCES, accordin-
10 the act of Congress Of the last session,
and to the powers conferred on me by the
President oftne United States, | nave
the satisfaction TO announce, is now com
plete. Nit possess lmper.ectiOns, or de-
iects, the rejecting man VIII make due
allowance when he considers that It's du
ration will be but short, and that 1t Is the
best that circumstances would permit.
taking into view the difficulties have had
to encounter. Where the rule, Of law, Is
certain, have considered II my Outy to
follow it strictly, but where tins has not
bsen the case, have e..deavored 10 make
the best provisions IN my power. beile'
inr that government VI some KIND, was
aDsolutsIy necessary. 1t Is my sincere
nope that the SUD ject will attract the ear
hest attention of the congress OF the MI
Ell States. and that the inhabitants oi
these provinces will be relieved from the
state O.. uncertainty and doubt. " inch at
this moment must necessarily Y evail.
In the organization oi the present tenn
porary government, and IN It's execution,
have sept steadily in view the securing
TO the inhabitants OF the Floridas all the
priyi!e. les and inmunities guaranteed to
them by the treaty. The principal OF
these. is the protection of their persons,
property and eliSlon, until they shall be
incorporated into the union, and become
entitled to ali the privileges and immunl-
ties of citizens OF the United States. In
performing this important part vi ny
functions, l have endeavored to pursue
the spirit of our political institutions.
nave made no discrimination OF persons
my house has been surrounded by no
guards, no one has been kept at distance
bv repuisive formaiities, all have had Tree
admitiance. and found read ear. when
they required my aid for the protection
of their rights. The American govern
ment, at the same time that 1t is the free.
est. is perhaps the strongest in the world
because, the most wealthy and most pow
erful in society. are as weak IN opposition
10 it. as the most humble and obscure Ii
knows no distinction between an eX COVER
nor and a peasant. In the course of my
short administration, one case has unfor-
tunateiy occurred, which required the ex,
ertion of thut authority which is no re
specter of persons That the necessity
should have existed has occasioned the
pain, and regret, and especially as it has
been misunderstood by some of the iRhah.
itants of this country, from want of a
sufficient acquaintance with the facts OF
tas es.e-ss well Va with ths cAAraete.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-11-07

Considerations Of 3 pcresal nature, and
the situation of ny fanny, recurring NY alb
sence from these provinces tor short pert
od, make Known that IN the mean tine,
the COVE rnmtDt ci East Florida is placed
under the chrge and dire ion of J. W ID
Wo III nglon, E,q. Secretary Tor the same.
and that OF West Florida under Col. George
Walton, Secretary theIeot. Zach Oi these
gentlemen are clothed with all the powe,s
appertainlng Ia the governors under the iale
COVE rnmrnt OF Spain, and subject to such ~
..fructions A. they may respectively receive
rom the President at tn. United States,
through me. They sre charged faithfully 10
protect aud MAINTAIN al the citizens and IN
hahitarts of whatsoever description IN The
SAID pIo>inCe- ~ The peaceful enjoyment OF
all their r. his, privileges and imnunliIes,
sr,ur, a to them under ,lhe late treaty with
Spain and unter The constitution OF The U:
States so Tar as The same Is applicable. |
have Instructed htm promptly to PUNISH the
ploiaters al III, law, and - require OF all,
.ha. allegiance a. the government, enIoIDed
by my proclamation issued on taking pos
session uf the country.
ANDREW JACKSON,
Con. Of the Foridus &c. sc.
pnnearnla .Ef ~
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-11-07

a.d.r convey Of frieate ard slosp OF
war, with 1870 troops, from Lisbon, VINO
were sent for he purpose of entoreeing
The constitution. which it was expected
would be opposed by the government OF
Rio Janeiro. Capt. Y. also states, that
the market at Bahia was glntted with ali
imports and the produce of the country
extremely hish.--l frop'd, nee Patr'os.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-11-07
From the Boston Gasstts.
CIRCUMSTANCES.

UNCOMhON SinS oho ~
A correspondent in Barnstaoia county
informs Us, that on Sunday night last,
,hoal of fish of the Whale species, to the
number of nearly 100, came or were
d, iyen on shore, on Indian Neck, and
Beachhll Cove. in Weiheet, on Cape Cod
where they were left by the tide. They
we're discovered early on Monday MORN
ing by lad who was cunning, and who
markedly of the best of them for his
father, and then gave information Of the
others. They measure from 10 to % teel
in length. and the oil extracted from
them is said to be but little inferior to
.perm oil. The value of the whole shoai
is estimated at $500 dollars, and the fether
Of the lad mentioned has been offered one
thousand dollars for the Embarked by
him 1t is expected they will net him i9oo
dollars. These FISH are known by the
name of the Black WUaictiish, and Tor
merly were common on our coast, but
have not been seen for many years past
II i. said to be peculiar to them, when they
find themselves in shallow water. from
fri hit. or other cause, to run on shore
and perish.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-11-07
Boston, Oct. 81.
LATEST FROM TCNlS.

A letter from Tunis to a gentleman In
this town, says, peace aud amity appear
likely to prevail ia the Baroary courts
Doctor William Swift, of the Ontario,
has been appointed charge FAffair' here,
in the absence Of Of the consul ma or
Smith, whose i'll health has induced him
to take voyage 10 Italy"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-11-07
FROM sOUTa AMERICA.

Capt. Young, of the ship Packet. ar
rived here yesterday, in 90 days from
Bahia. Informs us. that on ia" Esd Avg
seysr,. sail Of transports arrived at saA!a,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-11-07
Charleston, Oct. Is.
CRIMINALS RE-TAKEN.

CRfNIIN ALo II Il a MINI
SMITH aud CHASE, who lately escaped
from the Jail of this city, have been safe
w returned 20 their former quartres'-
They were recaptured on the Augusta
road, beyond Barnwell Courthouse.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-11-07
LOSS OF THE BRIG COsNoPoLITE.

Accounts received in this ely yesterday.
state the loss Of the above vessel boun" hence
for New-Oreans. The Cosmopothe, cap
tain SiLLIaAH, sailed on the 9TH September;
On the Iith, gale occurred and increased
on the 18th, TO such degree that she lost
several sails, &c. At 10, Z NJ. heavy sea
struck her. and being then on her beam
ends. she was IN danger ri going entirely
over and founierng. Cut away the top
ma,ts-the main topsail ana the head OF The
mast were carried away, and she then right
ed. AT 4, A. VI. the wind shifted, AMI ~
creased to violent gale. Al 9, A. NJ. next
day. perceived breakers ahead, though no
land in sight, the weather beng thick and
bazy. The best bower anchor was let GO,
and Immediately parted. lhe nn|y g 'nce
then OF saving he lives OF all on buard, was
10 run the vessel on to the reei-she struck
upon i, ,, lc, A. NJ AMI directly hrlged.--
On the following mnrniEg th,sr on board
landed On the Salt Ruch'. Key. coast ot
East Florida, where the yesse struck
schr. boat arrived the same day, and took
on, valuable part OF the cargo, and -sisieh
in lspdiug the slaves. On tie Gath. two
Bahama wreckers also arrived, and took nul
par, of the pepper and some cordsge. The
crew SC took passage IN the above vessels.
and arrived al Bahama. The slaves were
shipped far New Orleans, in schr. Pur-
chased for The purpose.
ISosthern [utriot.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-11-07
IlIaasla ted from NavanupGpsrs re-
csircd at this Office

hGoGHG, Oct. -ttR. le-i.
Arrived from Liverpool, the American
ship Lucies. OF Charleston, Capt. mess
room. On the 10th, the snip was taken
possession of by the famous pirates who
crDize OFT Cape Antonia; as these plea
rooms were about plaudering her, the l.
y brig Enterprise fortunately hove In
sight, and succeeded i'll capturing the pr
ratical feet, consisting Of TOUR schooners
aud one slv0p. The sea robbers had the
sudacity to hoist the red tag. Besides
the vessels captured, there was an open
boat attached 10 the same gang, Wiich
effected her escape. The prizes have
been sent to Charleston, where the crews
will be tried The ship was brought In
by nidshipman Of said I, ,. brig
We have been horror struck at the depre
datlons an4 piracies lately committed by
these buccaneers; and we congratulate
tue mercentie world on the capture of
those uupriuciPled neu. the more Partic-
alarly, as by their apprehension IUpor-
tant discoveries will he made, by which
,se shall Gnd out Nho are their protectors,
and by whom fitted out; together with
other interesting Information.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-11-07
PIRATES TAKEN.

By the arrival of the schooner mary
Aam, Capt Hiiliard, in days FROM Ha-
yaua, we have received papers to the
25th inst. from which we have made the
following interesting extract. We con-
graduate the mercantile community on
the capture of nearly the whole OF those
daring plunderers who have infested the
reighborhood of Cape Antona, west
point Of the island of Cuha.( Should our
other commanders in the expedition meet
with success equal to she gallant Capt.
Eearneys, the death blow to piracy may
soon be struck. We understand the
crews exceed 20 in number, and from the
sta cement in the Havana paper, we may
daily expect their arrival in Charleston
20 meet the awful reward of insuited JUS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-11-07
RlstOu. Oct. so.


A CORRESPONDENT has observed in the
,yaHers, meution Of the large number OF
oaSrie winch pass tlorou IN Yer aont. New
Hampshire, sc. on Their way to the Bos-
ton Market-4nd as Bri sh1on Is the com-
mou centre Tor the SAFE Of such ANIMALS,
anu every Monday in each week is the
appointed fair, he Was induced to take
ride there, 20 see the quantity OF cattle
for sale From his own observation, and
that of others, he THINKS there were at
least 5000 head ofueat cattle and Sheep
MISUNDERSTANDING all Of excellent quality.
/, would astonisn any one To make a Wait
to that emporium. From what was seen 1t
must De inferred that 10 cents pound
for roasting pieces OF beef is too high
Poultry too 1t is thought will be ats or y
cents pound-and all other provisions
proportionabiy low.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-11-07

Prices Csrrant at HaUaaa, Oct, "a.
Rice, SIS SIS; Coffee. 522 per cwt.
biuseovado Sugar, 50 53.-hxchange
on the UniteI states, ) per cent al
vance. -----
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-07-17

From the New York Gazette Of June "a.
Messrs LANG, TURNER & Co.
Gentlemen-Ol late re-perusaI Of The ven
cradle DR.. Frankin's Works, was forciby
struck with the propriey Of the following
remarks, on The subject Of personal abuse ia
our newspapers, contained 10 letter from the
Doctor, when in France
"You do we'll to avoid being concerned in
The pieces Of personal abuse, 50 scandalously
common IN our newspapers, that | am afraid
10 lend any Of them here, till have examined
and laid aside such as would disgtace us and
subject US among strangers TO a reflection like
that used by gentleman in coffee house to
two quarreilers, who after mutually free use
of the words rogue, villain, rascal, scoundrel,
&c. seemed as if they would refer their dispute
to him. know nothing Of you, Or your affairs,
said he | only perceive that you knox one
another.
The conductor OF newspaper should.
consider himself as in some degree
The guardian of bis country's reputation, and
refuse to insert such writings as may hurt it.
# people will print their abuse of one another
ct them do it in little pamphlets, and distribute
hem where they think proper. 1t is absurd
Q trouble all the world with them, anu i. lust |
Q subscribers il distant places, 10 stuff their
'apers with matters 50 Improbable and so |
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-07-17
From The Washing ION City Gazette.

Importance Of Newspdpers-an the pleasures
deriUdbie from them, &c.
Doctor Paley mentions these as branch Of
the various " advantages of a democratic con-
stitUtion or Of constitution in which the peo-
pie partake Of the power oflegis'ation. We
extract the following =
iii. " The satisiactions which the people
in free governments derive from the know
edge and agitation Of political subjects; such
as the proceedings and debates of the senate /:
the conduct and characters Of ministers the
revolutions, intrigues and contentious of par
lies and in general, from the discussion Of
pubhc measures, questions and occurrences.
Subjects OF this sort excite lust enough of in
terest and emotion 10 afford moderate en-
gagement of the thoughts, without rising to
any painful degree OF anxiety, or ever leav-
Ing fixed oppression upon the spirits :-and
what is this, but the end and aim Of all those
amusements which compose SO much Of The
business Of life and of the value of riches p
For my part land believe it 10 be the case
with most men who are arrived al the middle
age, and occupy the middle classes Of life
bad | all the money which pay in taxes 10
government, al liberty 10 lay it out upon a.
musement and diversion, know not whether
could make choice Of any in which could
find greater pleasure than what receive from
expecting, hearing and relating public news
reading parliamentary debates and proceed
ings; canvassing the political arguments. pro
jects, predictions and intelligence, which are
conveyed by various channels 10 every cora
er Of the kingdom or state. These topics
exciting universal curiosity and being such Is
almost every man is ready 10 form and pre-
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-07-17
Foreign Articles.
MADRID, Nav 10.

'iADIlED, ND To-
In the last bull fight, tIurpeter, well known
for his liberalism, was placed near person
violently ID favor Of the contrary party. A
dispute arose between them, caused by this
divergence Of opinion, and the latter taxing a
knife from his pocket, stabbed the nunpeter
twice, WHO fell dead on the spot.
In the enyirons OF Amanda de Duero, some
monks assembled in little wood, where they
concerted measures to form band 81 parli
sans. The magistrate being informed "a u,
the national yards Of Amanda was sent ont 10
seize them, and in fact arrest them; But in
stead Of taking them 70 town a. prisouars, ihev
tied them 10 the trees, sci fac 10 the wood, AMI
burnt them alive.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-07-17

Good ETamPie.-It appears from paper
published at CORTLAND village, that he ladies
Of the county Of Cortland have formed a socie
" tor The encouragement OF manufactures
They offer premiums on-butter, cheese,
6Toadcoibs, fannels, counterpanes, coverlets,
stockings, bonnets, linenes, blankets, threads,
carpetlog, hearth rugs, bombazeus, shswIs,
plaids, and finally, The lady who shall ap.
pear on The day Of the next fair, clothed en-.
tirely in articles of her own manufacture, in
Guiding gown or coat and habit, handkerchief,
stockings, and gloves, and excepting bonnet
and shoes # required shall receive SET of
silver tea spoons valued at SIX dollars" Ii
ibis good example is extensively followed, the
men may hope 20 get ont OF their difficulties.
W. Y. Patron Of Industry.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-07-17
FATE OF GENIUS.


Homer was beggar, Plaut;us turned mil
Ter, Terence was a slave, Bothus died in a
gaol-P aulo Porgtese had fourteen different
trades and yet be starved with all--Tasso was
once distressed for FIVE sbillings-Carvantes
the immortal author of Don QuIxOte, died OF
hunger-Ca moens, the celebrated writer Of
Luciad, ended bis days in an aims house -
and Vangelas left his body TO The surgeons to
pay his debts, as far as il would 90.
In considering the above men, who, b!esi
with common sense, an even and cheerful TEN
per, and equabilty OF disposition, need envy
the elevation OF genius or the superiority Of
learning and science when be sees one con
demned or neglected, and The other toiins
without regard Whoever pants for or longs
for literary honors, would do well to take a
view otihese above mentioned, or survey such
OF our own country as have been eminenily
conspicuous in the fields Of Imagination, or the
regions Of fancy, or the plains Of philosophy.
Bacon lived life of meanness and distress ::
Raleigh ended his dayssLpon scafold: The
learning and virtue of Moore could not Sc
cure him better doom Spencer, whose fairy
Queen is never read but With an increase Of
admiration died neglected, forsaken, and in
want The fate OF Collins one Of our Lyric
poets may be ascribed in great degree to the
worlds neglect which was The cause of his
mental arrangement and death Milton sold
his copy right Of Paradise Lost for ISL at three
different payments, and finished his life in
obscurity; Dryden lived in poverty and died
in distress ; Otway, though his end be various
ly related, yet all bis biogrsphers agree in
this, that he died prematurely and in want.
Lee is said 10 have died in the streets
Steele lived life Of perfect warfare with BAIL
ifs johnson is said 10 have sold the Vicar Of
for trifle 10 release its great au-
thor GOLDSMITH from the gripe Of the law
Fielding lies IN the burying ground ofthe Eng
Iish factory at Lisbon, without a stone TO mark
the spot Savage died at Newgate, at Bristol,
where be was confued for debt Of 81; and
the great Biographer Of the English poets has
recorded OF the inimatable author of Hudi-
bras. (Butler) " that all that can be said Of
him with certainty is, that be lived neglected
and died poor = and that youthful phenome-
non, the immortal Chatterton, was so embar-
rsssed by want that be destroyed himself 10
bis 18th year Such, alas /! is the fate OF en-
We'd genius
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-07-17

ram ne GdHU6e. sHGE II.
After hong debates, il has been resolved IN
The Divan, al Constantnople. 70 cal over
new and powerful Turkish army from Asia 10
Europe. SlrIct orders have accordingly been
sent 20 several Pachas. The Porsr designs 10
have Two large armies one 10 the Danube,
and he other 30 Aolda,is. NesniiGf~ all he
disposable troops arc ass, mUiIug IN Komela,
whence they must advance over Mount Hoe
mus to Bslgaria.-1he Janis,sries who are ia
and about Ar anOple are Il i0im lie vanguard
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-07-17
.AFFAIRS OF MIME


The Maine papers show, that after much
sharp shooting, The electioneerng campaign
Tor Governor has commenced in earnest The
operations as far as they appear, have been
confined 10 the forces Of" brethren ofrhe same
principle. "-OOe party are maneuvering with
Judge PARIS for their leader; and the other
are marching under Gen. WIvGArE. We have
10 knowledge OF the relative strength Of these
opposing corps darmes but il appears that
the stati attached 10 The military chest, are raj.
lying round The standard of the Judge. In
York district, Gen. HOLMES has lately had
muster of the forces OF that GIvt~,.4p and of
SO corps mustered, il has been stated that 2,
enlisted under the Judges banner, and only
10 unier that of the Generals. But i j. SAID
this was false muster, and that the Muster
Master General is not Gl0cuyS correct IN his
arithmetic. What part the Ole Federal Name
Army will take in this contest has not been
discovered. Some say, it will form On p0tence,
near the field, as an army Of Observation cn
" ;-others, that it means to help The weak
er side, aud act as Fiaakers. Tbs IS merely
hedrSGy; But without 81, tending TO much &C
quaingance with The whole ground Of combat,
liltIC dHpSdlo III Va 'DC tdAAc
certain weak points, where Ftankers might be
used with effect, and should their columns OF
attack be full and The onset made with the
common activity Of F!unEers, they could lie
eide tue battle as ehecu5lly Is tie Prussiaus
did the battle OF Vatcrioo- CeHtinet.
ST. ANDREWS, IN. b. June 4.
We b-g leave 70 congratulate our Readers, thar tie
} ar tgIFO he riy ttfl-r-
stood, The Col 81. In having, alter Que ensuIta
Ion Win legal character Abandoned The ida OF extending
It's provisions Pssamsquoddy Bay h has equeuce
given The Collector 4 Indian Island scSilive
fsr clear single lHisffczH Instructions y M I'VE
derstsnd likewise be forwarded The Collector hrrr
clear any English vessel with American produce
thar shall have bSen taken board within the bars
r.;s harbor where all Americans Unlo d. AHeri-
can vessels therefore, found nadiR uulO 4iiag III b
h waters, unless within the specii d limits viii he liable
seizure and condemnation. British vessels loading with
American produce admitted BY the Act, sCanting panks
slaves heading boards. shingles hoops horses ctte
sheep hogs poultry live stock az bread bis
cults, -four beans, pOatoss heat. rice hsre
grain OF any pitch, turpentne fruits, seeds
and obscco, that has been entered this Port wi
likewise b sezabe. and there doubt the vigil
lance will employed ii the enforcement Of the Act
cording 10 the true spirit and meaning,
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-07-17
POETRY.
FE FAw Fun, and Ho AEo Ho.
4 Chinese Lore Song.

FE FAw Fun, and Ho- AEo Ito.
= Chinese LoUe song.
- daughter Of the great Ching Chum,
Whose eyes with diamoud lustre glow,
And wllt thou love thy Fe Faw-Fum.
aly sweet, my lovely Ilo-Iiang flo?
The swans their downy plumage lave,
Where Lano's wandering waters flow;
But can the swans Of Lanes wave
Compare with thee, my Ho-ADg-Ho,
Six moons have Travelled through the sky,
And softly gleam'd on Kiang-o,
Since first the beauty met my eyes,
Light Of my soul, my 10 Ang- Flo.
, when cfssP thee TO my breast,
Chang Zee To whom the nations bow,
Shall not be half SO truly blest,
As e-Faw- Fun, and 20 Ang-Ho.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-07-17
RADICAL COFFEE.

The Attorney General \ Henry Huut.
This was an Information fled BY the Al
torney-Genera against DIR. H. Hum, Ut poilt-
zeal celebrity, TO recover penalties incurred by
him by having in his possession considera-
ole quantity Of roasted peas and beans, and
other grain, in imitation Of, and to be used az
substitute for coffee
Charitable Donation. Am old Gentleman.
seeing the advertisement from The Parish N Mary
lie bonnie eng for a loan Of G20. GOO at A IL
for the purpose Of building churches has
nor cot't 5nTSqam. on the condition of receiving
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-07-17

TwhorR, surrendering my charge, now com
NIT you. Leaving with you this counsel, |
bid you an afleclionste and final FAREWELL"
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-07-17

The apathy Of the Claimants, under the
Spanish Treaty, is beyond conception. Five
millions OF Dollars Of good money belong to
them, and are within their reach but many
q them are too busy Or too idle 10 look after
IT. or even TO request good Agent 10 look il
up.--Degrand's Report.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-07-17

COgHgal LOve.-A person prasing the af-
lection Of the widows of MaIabs, who burn
themselves on funeral pile in honor Of their
husbands memory Fode, who was present,
observed, {" that the women OF England Claim
Cd higher honor for Trey buroed before
marriage Tor their first husband, and afterwards
for a second"