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The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-01-01
Mr.. Adams's reply.
.Noilfe-iLlo. Jnne II. 18t

.Hoatezillo, June /, 1922.
Dear Sir-Half an hour ago re-
ceived, and this moment have read for
the third or fourth time, the best let
ter that ever was written by an Octo-
genarian, dated June lst.
= ~
] have not sprained my wrist but
both my arms and hands are so over
strained that | cannot write line
Poor Starke remembered nothing and
could talk of nothing but the battle of
Bennington. ***s* is not quite so re-
duced. | cannot mount my horse, but
can walk three miles over a rugged
rocky mountain, and have done it with
in month; yet feel when sitting in
my chair as if ! could not rise out of it
and when risen, as if could not walk
across the room-my sight is very dim,
hearing pretty good, memory poor e.
nough.
| answer your question--is death an
eyil?-lt is not an evil Ii is a blessing
TO the individual, and to the world; vet
we ought not to wish for il till life be-
comes insupportable. We must wait
the pleasure and convenience of the
$ Great Teacher" White. is as terri.
bic TO me as TO you. ] am almost re-
duced in il 10 the life of bear or a
torpid swallow. cannot read, but nv
delight is to hear others read and /
tax all my friends most numerically and
tyrannically against their consent.
The ass has kicked in vain all men
say the dull animal has missed the mark.
1 his globe is theatre of war; its
inhabitants are all heroes. The little
eels in vinegar, and The animalcules in
pepper-water, believe are quarrel
some. The bees are as warike as the
Romans, Russians, Britons, or French
men. Ants, caterpillars, and canker-
worms, are the only tribes among whom
| have not seen battles; and heaven IL
sell, if we believe Hindoos, Jews, Chris
tians, and Mahometans, has not always
been at peace. We need not trouble
ourselves about these things, nor fret
ourselves because Of evil doors but
safely trust the Ruler with his slies.''
NoF need we dread the approach of
dotage let it come, if il must. *****.
it seems, still delights in his four sto-
ries; and like Starke remembered TO.
the last his Bennington, and exulted in
his glory the worst of the evil is, that
our friends will suffer more by our i'm
becillty than we ourselves.
X
In wishing for your health and hap
piness, | am very selfish for | hone
for more letters. This is worth more
than five hundred dollars to me, for it
has already given me, and it Will con-
ilnue to give me more pleasure than a
thousand. Mr. Jay. who is about YOUR
age. am told experiences more decay
than you do.
am your cid friend,
JOHN ADAMS.
President Jefferson.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-01-01
GREECE.

Every friend of humanity, every : ne
whq sincerely desires the emancipation
Of the human race from despotiek
thr'ldom, must rejoice with US in the
combinations of the victories obtained
by he Greeks over their barbarian OPP
presors. Even the Austrian Observer,
hitherto so hostile to the cause of free
don in Greece that it would not admit
of q single advantage having been OBJ
tanned by the patriots, now explicitly
comedies, that the Turks have been
driven back upon Corinth. And on
comparison of the accounts with those
received 1T Philadelphia, there is no
doubt that th, Greeks re-occupy that
city. The London Courier, however,
announces it as an occurrence of little
moment; as atfording no ground "ior
the Wanting accounts which have been
circulated of the successes of the
Greeks" Had England been invaded
by foreign force, and London fallen
into the hands of the invaders, we
strongly suspect that the Courier would
have considered the defeat of these in
vaders, and the re-occupation of the
capital by British troops, as Legitimate
cause of "Vaunting." We care not
what these adverse journals may think
on this subject; for TO Us il appears that
if ever nation on earth had cause for
exultation, the Greeks have ii 10 pre-
eminent degree, and may now look for
ward with some confidence to CONSOLE
dation of their liberties, as the result OF
their gallant resistance to the barbara
ans. Chourchih Pacha is blamed for
the disasters which have betallen the
Turkish army, and will probably be
sacrificed by his employers, because he
could not command success in cause,
whichathey ought to have been aware
could never succeed, because ii was
subversive Of every principle Of Justice.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-01-01

let us milk the COW, while the Russian
holdsher by the horns, and the Turk
by the tail. God bless you, and give
you health, strength, good spirits, and
as much of life as you think worth
having.
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-01-01
coNsTANTNopEE. SEER. e.

Another measure has been taken, be-
sianal d. - e. So, Ine
Objects of gold aud silver, which tends
to put lighter money into circulation,
by qulntupling The nominal value of all
the gold aid silver coius. 1t is easy 10
see TO what ali this will lead. The EN-
barrassment of the Porte augmenis dal-
"; and though we enjoy at present
great tranquility, an approaching crisis
IS dreaded. Two months have scarcely
eiasped since we heard as certain that
|, sia would not commence hostIlities,
and untavourabie news from the Turks
succeeded each other with rapidly -
Since the 22d, the Porte has received
official Intelligence Of the re-capture of
Tire town and post of Corinth; the cita-
del was then still in the power of the
Turks. II seems certain that the Morea
has become the tomb of the Musselmen.
We cannot yet accustom ourselves to
suppose the lnsurrection will have any
important results, because the covers
ment continues to treat it with profound
contempt. A year ago they laughed at
the Greeks; * months back their con-
duct was criticised with severity; now
more attention is paid to their cause.
II the events of the Morea began tor
attract more attention, the news which
the Porte has received from Mesopota-
mia and Armenia is still more affecting
for it, and has caused great sensation
among the Musselmen. The news
brought by the Couriers is that on the
18th Of Sept The Turks, to the number
of 10000, had been defeated at Trebis-
ond, and that the PcFsans had in conse-
quence entered the town-lhat all Mes
opotamla, and the greater part Of Arme-
mia, were actually in their power, and
that Persian army was advancing in
Anatolia finally, that the greater part
OF The towns of Armeaa, along the
Black Sea, had revolted. If the Porte
does not quickly succeed in making
peace with Persia, the result of all
these events may be very important.
From every part of the empire there
arrives news which announces the APP
proachlng dissolution Of this barbarous
government. FIrman follows frman,
and the Turks expect assistance from
foreign governments against the Greeks
and Persians. Discomfort is mounted TO
an extreme degree, because the weight
OF the taxes is borne almost wholly by
the Musselmen. The Greeks who were
in this capital have fed on all sides, and
on Sept 90, a great number of their
houses we're set on fire by the Turks
10 all these misiortunes there must be
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-01-07

BY the packet ship Meteor, from Liverpool, Lon
don papers have been received at New York, to the
9Th ultimo. They contain few additional articles
to the news by the Lancaster of which that announ
cling the explosion Of the Congress at Verona, is
she most interesting.
Courier Office, London, .Nov. Z, P. NJ
Finale Of the Congress at Verona.-A rumour
prevailed this morning that, the Congress OF Verona
I'd suddenly broken up, and that the Duke ofWel
Angton was on his way back to this country. A let
ter from Dover, announcing this intelligence, has
reached US, and also the Kentsh Herald OF to-day
sent by rapid conveyance, in which is the follow
ing seoience:-
Shy private letter received last night at this
Office, we are informed, On authority on which we
can rely, that the Congress at Verona had sudden
ly broken up and that the illustrious Duke OF Wei,
iington is on his way to England!''
Upon inquiry in the proper quarter, however,
we learn that such information has been official
ly received.
We do not believe this, says the " York Com
mercial Advertiser. Had the Intelligence of such
an event reached any part OF The coast of Kent, it
would have been sent off to London by express, and
have reached there long before the Kentish He
raid.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-01-07

A resolution is before the House OF Representa-
tvs OF this state, requesting our Senators and
Representatives in Congress, to use all the mee2s
in their power, to effect such amendments to the
Constitution of the United States, as will vest in
Congress- the authority to make internal improve
ments. and to provide an adequate fund tor the
parpose. PHILADELPHIA. Union.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-01-07

The Committee on Schools have made report to
the Senate OF Sonh Carolina, from VIII it appears
that there were last year IN that State, $40 Free
Schools, in which 1888 children received instruction
at an expense OF S29,l22.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-01-07

Petitions about to be presented in Ohio, for the
removal o. the seat OF government from Columbus
to Franknon or Zanesvllle. The Cleaveland He
raid advises, that the project of making the seat Of
government SIS itinerant as the" notions'' ofindiv-
duals had better be deferred ill "he canal is DONE .
whsn il may be transported about by water, and all
be accommodated.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-01-07
CINCINN ATI. Ohio. Dec. =,

Yesterday morning one 1aNdred and nilaetu seren
waFons We're counted at the upper market house
in this city, loaded with such articles as are usual
ly at the market On Wednesday morning one
huNdre1 ad sPrenty-one wagons were counted al
the lower market house. Gazette.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-01-07

The governor Of Pennsylvania has appointed col
Binns, OF the Democratic Press, an Alderman q
the city Of Philadelphia.
Mr.. INeHAM of Pennsylvania, is appointed. bv
the Speaker, member of the Commute Of Ways
and Means, in place Of MIR. S. SMITH, RESIGNED,
Colonel TcDD and Colonel DUANE have gone IN
Santa Re, journey of about as days from Lagura,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-01-07

.Hesanchoty .9ccident Two girls, one aged Is,
the Other IS, daughters Of Mr. John Keen, wee
drowned in Valley Fails Cumberland, Penn. on the
1lth ult. One OF these sisters broke through ,he
ice the other ran to her assistance and both were
drowned, in the presence OF father, mother bro
theirs and sisters, and many friends and neighbors,
who were unable to save them.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-01-07

The following short but very comprehensive Bill
has been introduced intothe Legislature of Kentucky
by Mr.. Allen, who appears to he wearied with the
length Of the sessions and entertains belief that all
the requisite business could be done in so days, was
there no temptation 10 PTocrastinae it,
"a BiIt0 shorten the session of The Legislature.
b. II enacted By The General .4sspnibly ofthe Com
moaneatth Of hyntachy-rhat hereafter the mem
bers ofhe Legislature at their annual sessions shall
not be entitled to have wages for their services for
Longer period than hir'ydays "
The Bill was supportedby Mr.. Allen in speech
OF considerable length and from appearances there
'sttle doubt Of its passing. .lechaaics Gas.
Among the letters received at the office of the
National lntelligencer yesterday, was one from
person who says that he is "what the vulgar term a
tull-booded Cherokee;'' and, from his name and
Residence we have no reason 10 doubt him. HIS
letter Is we and rectly written enclosing money
TO constitute him subscriber TO this paper He
concludes his letter as follows "The Improvement
"of the Cherokees in civilization is such as To war
Grant the anticipation that you may have more sub
''scrioeFs from this quarter Nat. Int.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-01-07
From the Providence, n. +. Patriot.

"The Patriot Of Providence has not We, taken
any part in the discussion of the Presidential Cues.
ton, nor "declared itself the advocate" of anv one
OF the distinguished Republicans who have been
named as candidates for the Presidency They are
all statesmen whom we, in common with the Renub
hcans OF Rhode-lsland, delight to honour; and
taItaough our local feelings may in cline us to a
preference) whoever shall, at the proper nsriod
appear TO be selected by majority of The orca,
Republican family of The Union, will undoubIrd,y
receive the support OF the Republicans Of this STATE
The discussion is in our opinion premature: omr
political enemies may calculate to gain some,hinc
by It, bue we trust they will be disappointed.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-01-07

An elegant edition of Mr. Percyal's Poems is
about 10 appear in New Yok 1t is to comnrise
such of the authors published works as he wishes
70 perpetnate, rejecting those which seyerer crti-
cism would condemn, and such, as on account Of
the sentiments expressed in them mature reflection
does not approve. Some pieces not yet before the
public i IS expected will be added to the collection
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-05-16

"Mes. il,ustrious and Excellent Sir,--f have
given orders to forufy the interesting points of
the Tamcga, To leave them secure to be able
which am anxious to do, to move upon Ira
zios Monies. by accounts which have re-
crived from the Governor of Beira, know
that the passages of the Douro are guarded
The factlous have not yet come down upon
our drtachmen,s the bridge Of Cavez is Sc
cure, and send thther some of the truops n.
they arrive. The spirit of the troops is excel
lent, and they are eager to revenge the outrage
done To the brave Cazadorrs. The people Ia
this part ofTr,zps Monies are almost ali in a
state of insirreciion, deluded by the procla-
nations ofAntonia da SpIvera, and armed
bat fear nothing from this arning of the peo-
pie, as when we enter again, the presence of
he troops will keep them in check. | hope
that Brigadier Claudino will Join ME as soon
as possible as soon AS he arrives, and som.
more force, will effect the movement of mr.
troops. l do not much desire to trouble the
militia, who ought only to he employed in gar
sIsons and conveys, hut unless obtain some
more troops of the line, it will he absolutely
necessary To employ them on other services.
! have sent to the Governor of the district Of
Oporto for 5000 pair of shoes, the soldiers be.
ing nearly barefoot, from, the long marches
and the dreadful roads on the mountains. In
order Ia cut oil The rebels from retreat NV
Gallacia, appliedfo the General Of the Pro.
vince of Orepse, and To the Commander of
the Forces N Monte Rel, with view To gam
time to meet again with the rebels, who suffer
ed considerable loss in the skirmish Of IN.
18th. "A great part of the Caza,lores, who
were taken prisoners fed, hut the people took
some and delivered them up ut Chaves Sc
vera' nave come TO our posts of I.amcgo, Ca
rez, and here. Nothing can equal the consti
tnil"nai spirit OF these snldiers-a spirit which
likewise distinguishes the troups of the line
that have here, aud those that defended the
Tamrga.
/" or the commanders of the two battalions
which fought, dnnoi yet find that any saw
ed himself except Major Lima, comrnandpr
ct the 1ih the first attacked, and which mos,
resisted HE imprtnosiiy of the cavalry. The
unfortunate BriGadier Pamplona after the
light troops were dispersed, joined the sist
OF the line and, with it, opposed the eneny
Tor some time, making great slaughter among
them hit nj length he yielded to the SUPERB
oIity of the cavalry which surrounded him,
and he was taken prisoner in house 10 which
he had retired, hcing denounced Ivy the owner
Ioi 1t. This is what | have learned by persons
VII" came from those parts. am taking
measures for the public safety of this country,
which is tranquil. God preserve your Excel
lency.
"LUIZ DO REGO BARRETO.
Head quarters, nj Amarantc, March Ia, 1928.
" 10 The most dfatsirons and trcellent .iI,,nuel
GonsGires de .Nerandu"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-05-16
[sAME pArrs ria NoRFoLK.l

L"iI Eci FhO-H ECHOPE.
New fnRK, May 1e.-By the ship Man
haitian, Capt. Croker, from Liverpool, wsj
nave received our regular files If London pa
P'rs to The 9th, aud Li,trponl to the 9Th A..
pri inclusive
We have some long details in the London
Courier respecting the conspiracy formerly
noticed, OF certain French officers To overthrow
the Bonrhons, and place the young Napoleon
ON the throne. The consprstors are said 10
have started from different points on the same
day, aud that their principal committee sat *
FittorIa IN Spain, whiibrr the different menI-
bers had proceeded, after having arranged
channels of communication with Lisbon aud
C"r"nna. few of the principals were to
remain III Paris and London IL net as circu,n-
stances might require. This plot seems 10 he
regarded by most of the London papers az
the mere invention of the Courier, got M Tor
The purpose of influencing, in some way or
other, the existing disputes of France aud
Spain. We never attached much credit IN it.
NJ. Rnuen, Advocate, and five Others had
been tried at Paris for utterng seditious crrs.
and resisting the agents of authority on the
day when Nj. Manuel was excluded The
Advocate was fined 500 francs and sentenced
To be imprisoned one year; and NJ. Seucer,
merchant, was sentenced To be imprisoned
SIX months, and to pay fine of 80 francs.
All the Spaniards, at Ba yonne, suspcctedde
attachment tn the Constitutions system, had
been expelled by order of the French govern
ment. Com. .1ie.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-05-16

The following letter is from good source,
and communicated for publication sin THE A
| mercan -.
Letter from Paris, .nurch, 1asS.
"You must receive with suspicion any ac-
| counts of the stat, of this country, which APP
pear in ceraln English Journals who have
their agents in pay in the capital. to commu-
nirate, and when necessary, to fahricaie, such
intelligence rs may he agreeable To their class
| ni readers. Knowing the character of the
Spanish people, entertain no fears that they
VIII be subjected far although beaten tn the
ground. a Spaniard will never admit his being
conquered. On the other hand, do not be
licve that the war will soon rccoil on France
rs to produce the revolution which many real
friends 10 the rights and liberties of man an
iicipaie. The French army, men and officers,
are DESTROYS OF var, and care not whom they
| fight. They receive from the royal family
the most lavish and studied attention. The
present Minister of War, Victor, Duke of
BeluDo, styled by the Emperor the child of
fortune, having risen from Il drummer hoy, Ia
he Marshal of France, is an experienced
General, and good disciplinaran. He ac-
companies the Duke D'Angoucme as nurse
and tbeDuk"is well fitted for his station, ~ bich is
no more than that of reviewing officer. From
Russia and Prussia, the gov eminent of France
are To receive aid, If necessary and Austria, s.
H"StuHu, VIII MAINTAIN neutrality. vi the
stability of the Bourbons the best evidence
is in the fact, that the Government is, aud
has been carried IN by men of comparatively
little talent.
"The Minister of Finance, Nj. de ViIlele,
and the Keeper of the Seals, NJ. Pcyrnnett,
are the only men of business in the cabinet.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, N. de- Cha
teanhriand, is known from the Mississippi TO
The Jordan rs a writer uf romance and his
chl,alrc plan 10 bring the King Ferdinand
and the Duke d'Angouieme with their respect
I'VE armies to an interview on the banks of the
Bidassoa, there TO treat for the re- establish
ment of the rights Of the monarchy Of Spain,
shows the fancy and imagination of the man,
VINO IN private station, would be highly re-
Specialize The war will he one of detail in
every hush the French will find knife and
every tree will he an executioner. The
| SPaniards will avoid all pitched battles, with
draw their troops from the forresses, leaving
me country open TO the invaders. who will
find II more difficult to retreat from Madrid
| than TO enter it.
g Your old friend LA Fayette enjoys ex
celirnt health, and takes deep interest in all
SUBJECTS relating To America. He expressed
10 mr his pleasure in perusing the novel of the
| spy, copy ofwhich sent him. Surrounded
by his children aud grandchildren, he receives
daily proofs of that deep attachment and res
pect which his private virtues and his public
services so Justly entitle him to-" W Y. liner.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-05-16
PREpARATION cor MA1,.

Erirqct of ieitsr, dtisH BirMjggbtm, 80 Of
NtTeh, 1873, from one efihe first Gta .BaqR
tfc'Vers IN The former Dige'
very nuciT greet = say, il sim, possible,
- tbs time, 10 get gp any articles in my li1e
81 business, without pgiog nearly double
ihe prices VI last year. owing to the continn--
gnce of immense orders Tor muskets, from the
Spanish, POrgUgGesc,And othec Governments
and tor the component parts ofthe Arms re-
q'dred far these orders, such extravaganza
pfees ne paid ~ the wcIkncp, that it is