The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-03-11
Summary OF News.
FOREIG.N

The 1Olst edition of Italian translation Of Or.
Franklns Way 10 Wealth from Poor Richard has
been published.--A general convention was TO be
assembled IN Chill, to determine form OF government.
San Martin resumed the supreme government al
Lima, Ang. 22d.--A letter from Barcelona Of Jan.
18th, states the feelings Of the inhabitants TO be en-
thusasc ~ the cause Of linrfty and the Success of
Morales 10 DC impossible, shOnld he attempt Orinoco
"A volcanic eruption Of mountain about 200
miles from Batavia, bnred about 5000 persons BY the
stones and ashes--By letter from an American of
cer 10 the Mediterranean appears that the affairs Of
the Greeks are proceeding prosperously. by let.
ter from Havana of Feb ltht appears the people there
are looking every day for an English feA the American
fleet, and new Governor from Span.---Some trou-
bic IS feared al Porto Rico The Creole have declaf-
ed for republic, and threaten civil war.--Step-
ping mills 10 be erected al Quebec and Montreal
- ~ Scotch families expected to emigrate TO
Canada, TINS sprng.--A civil war RACES in the late
Spanish province Of Yucatan. The impcriasts and
republicans were fighting in the streets Of Campeachy
lturbides prospects are gloomy.--Iate Cadiz advi-
ces INFORM that the Consttuonalsts every where
victorious.
II is said there are no bees in South America and
proposal has been made 10 transport them thther
Ihey were introduced az Cuba in this manner, some
years ago.-Accounts from Portugal prove that the
government continues to assert its supremacy the
colony OF Brazil. The king has recently renewed the
appointment of regency and ministers 10 govern it.
--Oct. lst the government of Lima issued decree
ior forced contribution by the mercantile interest Of
400 900 dollars. The English merchants asses
SEQ 3OOe dollars each They refused to pay it, and
demanded their passports. There was, however,
prospect OF an accommodation. The Congress
mad convened and the old dictator, O'Higgins, had
lett the country. Derangements in the finances Of
Peru parazed all their military operahons.--Mo-
rales IS said 10 be retracing his steps to Maacabo,
the port OF which is bockaded by part OF the Co
lombian squadron. British frgate Il said to have
gone to Maracabo demand 800 600 dollars Of Brit
ish property which Morales captured there and TO
make reprsals, if he refused TO deliver itA letter
from Fort au Prince, received at this Office from that
OF the Salem Gazette represents the people Of Hayi
as well satisfied with the Government of Boyer; but
complains Of their incidence, of their want Of punctu
atty to engagements, and of delay il the collection
courts. Cash business exists only in name and the
public treasury is extremely low. The writer can
not advise the shipment of any kinds Of goods there
Tor some months to come. The loss by the late fire at
the port is stated TO exceed six millions Of dollars.
ite civil war continues in Spain. but the Cnnstu-
uonahss appear be generally successful. Reports
had reached Madrid of the pacific professions of
France. The Algerines have given notice that they
shall capture Spanish vessels when they get their cor
sairs to sea.
On the 18th Of Dec. there fitting outAt Al1iers
81 gun-shp, almost ready; 50 and So gun do;
and two schooners.
conspiracy has been discovered and defeated at
Tunis.
The Emperor of Morocco, Muley Solinan, died
Nov. 49, He had appointed his nephew and son in
law, Muley Alderhaman his successor and he has
been proclaimed in the principal cities
Inee British vessels of war were damaged by light
ming at Corfu in Oct.
The Royalists Of Peru are said to have set fire to
many places, in May last.
Gold Dust has been found among the ashes emitted
from Vesuvius.
The King of Spain has refused to sanction the late
decree OF the Cortes relative the detention Of Con-
splfators against the Constitutional System. His Maj
esty is confined to his bed by the govt The Queen is
better.
The Commercial Society and Chamber of Com
merce at Halifax, are very active in devisng meas
for the promotion of the Commerce and Fisheries
Of Nova Scotia They have applied to Ad. Fable for
the protection Of their w. India traders from pirates
The Legislature Of Nova Scotia commenced ses-
sion the 18th ut. Gov. Kempt spoke of the Prov
ince lourishing in its Revenue, Agriculture and
Commerce, and remarked that new markets appeared
TO be opening FOR lie Fisheries.