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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-04-23
Hon. ANDREW STEVENSON.

.Ur. STEVENSON communicated my wishes TO
the President, and received for answer, that he
would consider oftbe propriety OF returDin~ Tie
note, but that his determination 70 say nothing
on the subject remained unchanged. Thus
circumstance, my letter TO the President. with
the accompanying documents, was laid before
the public.
IN further answer to Mr.. Hays questions. ]
state, that the letter from the President to Cen
eral Jackson IS par! Of .hc "incontropcrdi5Le ey-
mence' to which alluded in MY note to the J.
mericau Sentiucl; that neither: know the per-
son from whom it came, Dor do suspect. nor
have cause TO suspect one indiyidmalrorc tl,an
anOthcrn to be tlIc person who has slept forward
to shield me from the attacks Of those who haze
chosen TO make themselves my cncfn;es.
These questions have answered, not bcca,,se
recognise any right in Mr. Hay TO ask them.
but because have nothing to corccaI.
q As TO the principles upon which the COPY of
the letter to the President has been retained II
viii be IN season TO state them when its surren-
der is requested by hiis, lie has known flat il
was within my power, from the day received
II, and how 1T became so; and when he asks IL
from me, he will have no reason to complain Of
want Of attention to, or respect for lis appIica.
ton. To facilitate the inquiry cxpfcssed n Dir.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-02
COMMUNICATION.


I. No man iIFeth a. hlnseif therefore
never trouble yourselves about bttyiag small
notions ID your families Il u mnch better ~
t0rrCt0 them.--TLis makes q neigha0rhOoc
sociable.
2. Nothing IS so pleasant to kind-Aearted
people as 10 Oblige their neighbors by ieadtag
10 them therefore, when sou borrow ans
thing, ntVfr carry q home agaia- Id this
way the pleasure of the LENDER wall te con-
hnued no body knows how long.
,. Ii sou aud your neighboss obiigiag, get
as many faYors fom them as y0u can ont
good turn deserves another.
4. III your nsight0rs speak i'll n you, you
have nothing 10 do but 10 speak III u them
thus your accounts Whl be soon balanced
and you wili experience the truth and good
seEse of the old maXiIn--~ short TsckORisgs
make long fritada.'
3. II anv part ~ rg.r neiehhors' Csaia
- &C. .-4+v1ttOns--Unt
favorable and the other ttatagorabEe-aiways
suspect the tCoTSt aud then YOU viii never
be disappointed unpiedsalItiy
6. "Take no thought for the morrow -
therefore don't lay up property for yotr cti!-
dreR; nor beet, nor pork, nor comforts ~ any
kind for yourselves. Improve the snow toI
Isieigh-rides, aud haul home your wood as you
want It-summer and winter.
Z. Maintain your independence as firmly
as possible therefore never pay your taxes
as long as yos can avoid il.
9. Ii you are satisfied or suspect any one
Of your neighbors has injured you, much OF
little; go to lao inBsdiately, and try il out
and out with him like man: contend for
your rights through thick and thin: and DOM
suffer the holy alliance" Of your friends anc
Others who live near you to interpose then
kind Offices aud send YOU home from Cour
with your finger in your mouth.
| 9. You should never be selfish therefore
mind eUcry body's business rather more thar
your otoH this will expand your mind-oper
your heart-and qualify you to become " Ru
Ter over many" POOR RICHARD.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-02
~ MARINE. -
~ PORT % -
@ 80 ..nORTE.aND..


1eth ult Ht 90 - lon s0 70, Camhtnand.
Scale, 81. Hendufas for n Yod.
5ih, =. Of Cape Romain Resper kniehl, ~ lf.s
por, u days from n. Orleans ior Glasgow.
23d, lat 8l, e. bon. vs. 3s, sch. Caihains .
DAYS from Wilmington, ior BlFhaaDEs
9Th laL 81 I'm. 76 Lion. ~ Bath 27 days from
Deme lara for Wilmington - WEI manmast bad laen
shivsred By lightning few days before ~ Fry ing
Pan Shoals
28th of Caicos Island. Farmer's Fancy. Gcln-
tyne, Of Warren, Me. N days from s.. Mary's f0r
Jam. Jan 81 near T. 81 Wight. Florida. ol Portland.
from London. Same day. WaHen. Owen, uf Bait.
IA DAYS fTou Amsterdam. nv N. Orleans
Feb 6. lat. Is, IL. lon. 70 10. Washington, Col
laghan, p days from this port FOR Matanzas with
loss ufdsck load aud eamboose.
18TH lat 81, lou. ~, an Am. hermsphrodite brig,
from Trinidad for Wilmington
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-02

The LEGISLATURE Of Massachusetts,
terminated its Winter Session on Saturday
last, after passing 100 Acts. Among tie
Acts is one for State Tax, which succeeded
10 the usual form. On Saturday the Senate
refused to publish the correspondence respect
ing our claim on the u. ). and appointed a
special Committee 10 return the documents 10
His Excellency. Several motions, by the
Federal members, for the publication, for Co
operation with Agents from Maine, sc. were
neganyed.- $1,000 were appropriated 70 De-
fray expenses in prosecuting the claim The
bill for the extension Of Faneuil Hall Market,
has become a laW.-BoS. Pal.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-02
BY THE MAILS.
SPARTA, Tenn. Jan. ?.
A RIVER ON FIRE

On Saturday eveniD. last, we witnessed a
very novel aud Interesting spectacle, at the
Salt Wells belonging 10 MIR. Denton, on tie
Calf Killer river, about three miles above this
village.
AS we approached within two miles Of the
Wells, our atteation was suddenly arrested, by
seeing coruscations Of light quiyering on the
edge Of the horizon. which was lllumned with
an unsteady, pickering glare. Arrived al the
spot, scene presented itself, that almost beg
gars description. column Of fire nearly 40
feet in eight, ascended from near the middle
of the river, here about fifty yards wide, illu-
minating surrounding objects within the dis
lance Of two hundred yards.
We were informed BY Mr.. Denton, that, il
boring for Salt Water the preceding day,
they had suddenly struck upon vein Of sui
phurous Gas, which, in ascending, found
another vent than the tube, through rock in
the bed Of the river, forcing passage through
the surrounding waters, which boiled with
considerable violence round the place OF Its
escape. A torch was thea cautiously applied,
which quickly communicated 70 the Gas, and
a blaze inconoeivably grand burst upwards 10
the height mentioned, apparently from the
very bed ofthe river. The cloud above the
blaze exhibited q mixture Of cOlors beautiful
beyond description, and rudy dismal light,
gave 10 various objects the hues Of green and
red, yellow and blue. For two elements 50
adverse IN their nature, thus TO associate and
commingle as It were, presented such an
anomaly, as, for the moment annihilated all
idea that FIRE and water delighted in separa-
ton
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-02

~ TAHIEF-


The House again went iHtg committee 81
the whole, on the biil 20 amend The several acts
respecting duties On imports.
TIE question pending irum the last day VA
sitting, being On the motion af Nr. Brrnt- tn
strike Que the Clauac imposing duty wv s.n
cents per square yard ga cotton bagging iIl-
ported
Mr.. Cam1reicng. occupied the door, 10 op-
position % the general rrincipie "a thc bilA Ira
4 speech uhiCh lasted tiii y o'clock.
Mr Moore. of Alabama, ma4r some rt-
marls ID favor W ihC uIoii1n actHuliy pending
Nc. Storrs, 81 NewKork. followed, in OPP
position 20 the pending motion, and, generally,
in reply 90 Mr. CaBibreieng-wbe
On motion uf Dir. Martindale, of N. York,
che committee rose and
The House adjourned.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-02
LlfpARraNr TO PENsLONERs.

We think proper to state, for the informa-
ton Of persons who receive military pensions
from the United States, that 40 act has yet
passed Congress, aPpropriating funds for the
payment of those pensions, on the 9Th OF Marcel
next, and the probability is, that the aPPro'
priation will not be made ia time 70 meet the
semi-annual payments due On that day. It's
therefore, advisable that these concerned
should delay their applications until notice
shall be given OF the appropriation having beer
made.-WastiDgtoa Republican.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-02
NEW TARIFF.

The House then again went into committee
Of the whole. on the bill 10 amend the several
acts respecting duties on Imports.
The question pending from the last day Of
sitting being, % motion Of Mr.. Brent, 70 strike
out the clause imposing duty Of TX cents per
square yard On cotton bagging imported
Messrs- A'Duffie, Mercer, Brent, Abbot,
Cambreleng, and Cuthbert, spoke sgsinst The
duty, and 10 strike cut 6, and insert 4 cents.
but afterwards withdrew the motion and Tie
committee rose without decision
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-02
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. i6.
PIRATES


rvrr,cf sf a leterto the Edlisa u the American
Sentinel
Be pleased % report the brig Jsa. Law
renee. Green, from Philadelphia, Al Neu'itas'
w 4 DAYS passage
Within the harb0r the y. IA was attacked
bv Iarre piratical boat with len mcn, which
she engaged aud beat oh without The loss OF
lyes-but her rigging was cut, she had one
shot through her buiwarks and another thru
t..e water cask. This boat, IL was supposed,
belonged To 4 large schooner NJ anchor wilhin
ire reef TIE pirates escaped to thc shore and
bid themselves in the woods. There were
three piraucal barges cruising along the
coast. connected with others from Havana
None of our vessels had been seen, ana mnr-
der and depreciation were again che order VI
the day A vessel sailed from htuvltas the
18Th Jan. and Il was currently reported and
believed the next day, The pirates had captur-
ga her. The Lawrence kept rcgoiaf watch,
With every thing prepared Tor action AZ 2 mo-
lptrF' y .sarniHg
Representa- tt0rs -haa been made I'd ihe
Spanish government Al PnDCipe, vino ID
promised 10 fitout a barge to protect tie bar
Dor and its entrance. but this was mere words
AS a noted pirate, who had been carried
before the Spanish authorities, was released
almost Immediately, the Spanish officer declar-
ing Ne was obliged to do 50 aud dared DOT pun
ISL him. This passed In the presebce Of sew
eral American citizens.
It's high time some Of our vessels took
look out on the north part Of the Island ; 4 4
is not done speedily, great loss 10 property,
and tie sacrifice Of many lives, must inevita-
DIV happen Is these monsters are a. ferocioDs
and blood thirsty as ever"
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-02
PORTLAND GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED BY
ADAMS - PAINE.

Cornsr N Cart aad Federal Streets, Poyiiala
CeSvfroNa--Fwe D0liars ger annum hali
in adyance. II not paid within the year, I've
Dollars and Fifty Cents. Oy-No parefs DE-.
continued til ali sfreaFagcs are paid.
Those sshsenhen 20 TIE Gazette. uho were o.
the list Huea SIR shirley Transferred tAe esiatiish
ment "a ~ wiii ~ considered as 0ur subscribers
snul they disconlieue enc paper ii tie usual hiode
b. payirg Al arfesiases
We shat eaaassef % isseu Advertisements Nita
the nlns0sg aecQfaey bat wc cannot te responsible
for efrou IL any suin. beyoEa she amount charged
fof thc publicalion.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-02

the shtnldaHce " money. oF the changed
policy ~ France. ar 10 il they See sufficient
guarantee for the maintenance Of ule free
dom Of &c American Continent. There g.
90 pagi. however, Of this speech, which can
adort ul1re genuine satisfaction 70 every civ
ihzed y ton. than the notice which Il takes
~ Shr Extraordinary and gallant struggle
made present by the Greeks, in the cause
0f gem "a Independence.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-02
HOUsE "a REPREsENTgrTHEs.

TUESDAY,, 70. ~
Mr.. McKim, from the Committee Of Ways
and Means, reported bill TO extend the night
Of deposite in public and other store houses en-
certain conditions, and with certain privileges
to other goods besides wine. teas and distilled
spirits which was twice read and committed
A resolution yesterday offered BY Mr.Storrs
calling for information, relative TO the affairs
Of the Bank Of the United States, was taken
up and agreed %.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-02
CONGRESS-.
IN SENATE.

TUESDAY, req 10.
The Senate, on motion of Mr.. BARBoUR, re-
sumeG the consideration Of the bill TO abolish
Imprisonment for debt. MIR. BARBOUR advO-
Gated the bill, il a speech " considerable
length and after he had concluded, On mo
lion OF Mr.. Mus, the subject was PostPoned
hll Friday next.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-02
o. More Neso Goods.
GEORGE HILL,

I0aFt-ctfE1t, ne1f q ne ehe0p St0Tts
HAS Jssr REcEIwED-
GtTRlPE aud plaid SILK Black Florence
- as4d ks,ha h-.4sss.s "a. ialts- ss.Fe1
r Iasta as.io Whife and Slack, Plain and
Figured Lace slack aud Green Italian Grapes
leila, AieriHs, Sais, and Velveteen six Hand
kerchicis Cahooes A Cambria ditto Cling
hams Figured, Corded and Check Cambrics
= great variety plain aud fancy figured MusIins
Linen Cambria Long Lawn; British Cottca
Dimoiies Patch FurnitTes +; White and Col
ored Csmbrics Imitation Merino Long Shslyls
Grape Shawls Black silk Cravats Linen
Damask Diaper; Crash Gimps Cords
Braids Ribbons; Insertion Trimmings; silk,
kid and Beaver Gloves; Bobinett Laces Thread
Edgings Tapes Combs Spool Cotton a.; Nee
dies &c. Nc.
-4LSO-
American Shirtings Sheetings
Ginghams Bed Ticking Checks, &c.
&c. all cheap for Cash.
Portland. Feb. p, 1924
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-02
COMMERCE OFTHE UNITED STATES

COMMERCE OFTHE UNITED STATES.
"The Imports during the year ending On the
3Oth Of Sept 1898, have amounted 70 S17,579.-
267, Of which amount ST., 5l1,54l, were i'm
ported in American vessels, and SOCIETIES
in foreign vessels the exports have, during
the same period, amounted to S74,699 $50, Of
which e47, 155 ,408, were domestic, and S27,
543,622, were foreign articles Of the domes-
tic articles, S39,074,562, we're exported m
American vessels; and S8, 080.346, ia foreign
vessels; and Of the foreign articles, S26, 24l,
OO4, we're exported in American vessels, and
Is 1,3Oe,618, in foreign vessels; 1881 tons 81
American shipping entered, s. 3l0,76l clear.
ed, from the ports Of the u. States; and thai
lis, 468 tons Of foreign shipping entered an
lIl9740 cleared from the ports OF the U. :
during the same period.
The New Tariff must have serious affect
on this Commerce.
The exports Of the u. States into the Cana
das, ia the year 1916, exceeded the imports
from the latter to this country, by S855,77j
aud; it is presumed at the present time al.
though no accurate information can be obtain
ed on the subject, that the balance Of trade i
in favor OF the United States.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-02

Mr. CHANDLER, from the committee On the
Militia, reported bill for the more eHectual
protection Of the country By the establishment
Of militia throughout the United States, and
for the discipline thereof. The bill was read,
and passed to a second reading.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-02

THAMES NEAL, Clerk Of ne Proprietors 81
ccrfaia tract Of land IN Portland, "a he c0uil-
tyef Cumberland, formerly assigned 70 ne ssid-
oWof .7nfh0ng Bracket, deceased, as part Of her
d0lreT ~ As estate
I'VE the subscribers request you TO call meet
ing Of said Proprietors, to be holden az
MRctelts Hotel, ia Portland, On the eighth day
al March next, al 10 clock, A. M.
4. To choose Moderator.
2. To see il the Propnetors viii sell at Auc-
ton, or otherwise dispose of two strips of land
and flats, (being all that remains unsold OF said
tTact in front Of Clark and Brackett-Streets, the
same having been omitted IN the former sales.
GiteR under oar hands, FEB 9th, 1924
2. MEI4LEN,
J. ABBOT,
VIM. DOUGLAS,
j. ID. HOPKINS.
JOHN BRACKET, Jun
10 ne Propritigg aforesaid
You are hereby notified TO meet at the time,
and place, and for the purposes above mentioned.
JAMES NEAL, Prop. Clerk.
Portland, Feb 9, 1924
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-02
FOREIGN.

Extracts from foreign Papers, receUed by the late
arrivals from France and England.
The London Courier, Of the 9th Decem-
Der, says
"The Speech Of the President Of the
U. States is, in all its bearings, a document
Of more than usual importance. The latter
part, which arrived so late yesterday that we
were forced to omit it in a small part Of our
impression, will be found in our last page to
day and, waving every other topic IN the
lSpeech, we direct our whole attention to that
part the most important of all to every Eu-
ropean Power.
"The question OF the independence and
rcCUl on "a the s1Szsl -AE7~-i---sl e-.-t-a.
may now be considered as at rest. Great
Britain has, as we have repeatedly shewn,
acknowledged their independence de tacto 1;
and the u. States, their nearest neighbours,
have not only acknowledged it, but have Civ
en- bold aud manly notice, to the Continen-
tai Powers, that they shall treat any interpo-
sition with the view Of expressing or conuoll-
ing them in any manner, as manifestation
of an unfriendly disposition towards them
selves-and as dangerous to their peace aud
safety,'-in other words they shall view it as
AFFoRDIRG THEM JUST GROUND FOR WAR.
After 50 clear and explicit a warning,
there is not one Of the Continental Powers,
we suppose, that will risk a war with the
United States--a war in which not only
they could not. expect to have either the aid or
| good wishes Of Great Britain but war in
which the good wishes Of Great Britain III
she did not choose to give more efficient sue
courl would be all on the side of the United
lStates.-Thus, then, we repeat, that the
question may be considered to be set at rest
we shall hear no more Of Congress to settle
the fate of the South American States Pro
tected by the two nations that possess the
institutions, and speak the language, of free
dom-by Great Britain on one side, and
/ by the United States on the other, their in
dependence is placed beyond the reach Of
danger and the Continental Powers, unable
to harm them, will do well to establish that
friendly and commercial intercourse with
them, which they could never have done had
they remained under the yoke of Old Spain.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-02

The London Morning Chronicle, Of the
eth December, says:
"The American papers received yesterday
contain the account of the opening of Con
gress, and the Message of the President OF
the United States.-The communication OF
the Chief Ofice-Besrer of the Great Re
public 10 the Legislature at this critical pc
riod, when the ambition Of kings, not salts
fed with the calamity which it has occasion
ed in Europe, threatens TO rekindle the flames
Of war throughout the Western hemisphere
was looked forward to with the utmost
anxiety twas worthy Of the occasion and
of the people destined to occupy 50 large a
space in the future history Of Tire world.
What contrast between the manly plain
ness Of this State Paper, and the Machiavel-
ism and hypocrisy of the Declarations and
Manifestos OF the Governments of this part
Of the World!
Whatever lately were the intentions Of
the French Ministers respecting South Amer
lea, it is now asserted, from undoubted au-
thority, that English policy has prevailed in
Paris over that of Russia, and that not only
will France not assist Spain 10 any attempt to
ssbjugate her former American colonies, but
will view, not with indifference, any support
which Russia, or any other nation may lend
her for this purpose. This is certainly a
wise resolution on the part Of the French
Government, for this Independence Of the
New American States must extend their
commerce, and thereby increase the pros
Perity of Frenchmen.
The Speech Of the President Of the Unit
ed States, as fun of wisdom and Just ideas,
has however had more effect on the opinions
Of the dealers in National Securities, than
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-02

AT Daricn about 5th inst Dime, of Vinalhayen.
for MaIanzas next day
Ar. al Savannah. slh. Genet Jouidon " Thom-
aston, irom Barbados. IL. Anna, Chadeston-lOth,
De Win Clinton. Barstow, Wiscasset-tIth, Dslo-
rah, lPorL) FayaL A.
A. az Wilmington. previous 20 eth. Mary q Nan
cy, Theobad. of Dresden, ST. Croix. &c &C.
umbia, Hilbert, Marigosus Richmond Packet,
Perkins, p. Rico.
AZ. Al Norfolk. 18th. Ann. Of Lubec from Boston.
is, for Bait. q. Spartan DeAno. Of Kennebec. for
Antigua.
ADV. At Alexandra. 18th; Jane Ann Corsy. for
Boston, 800 bbs. wantes) Globe, Cole, PTuEi-
dence, q 200 wauied.)
Entered AZ n. Orleans 2eth. Elizabeth W Hal
swell -CL 18th, Constitution. Stone. or kenns-
sunk, for Savannah--Z9th. James Monroe. ChuTch
~, Of Portland. for Charleston.
The Montgomery. Walker, expected 70 proceed
%. % load for N. York.-Adv Jan e. Roxan.
Millcr. for Havana. most of her cargo engaged
eth, WIN NOVEL;. III. au Prince. days CannNa.
Whitney, Havre, about Feh. I'd. 100 bales wautedl
-18th. Olive X Sarah. Blackmer for Philadelphia
had gone about 3 lea up the coast. Is hhds sugar
wautea Peace, Mariner for Havana--29ih
Washington, Barstow. for f. Or oh. Cobbosses
Contes, Jackson. Fl. or CHI
Sailed r. BaiiEs 2iih, Reaper
AL Wininstnn. 9Th inst Aisiler. OF Eath, Load
I'M fsr VII ludiss
The Phsbe, which bad bssn ashore, bad gone 70
sea.
Ar. Al Mobile zsfh Superior. Butler. and Diana.
Hewes. Of Kennebcck from M Orleans
The Jasper III Bath. went On shore. evening uf
24th, about iwu miles below fhs Pass, wind blow
W. fresh ans H.. Iuaintopmari ma efoP5aiidHt
mast
Adv. 1hh. Jasper. Chase. fos New York-2s.h
Statira. Pauen. DO about Feb. ], l4o bales soron
wanted
al. al s.. Jobn's. T. p. Leandsr. Alssn. Charles
ton.
Ar Al ChafIesfnn, l4ih, Ardent Prince. hence,
.I; Fagouhle. Welsh Providence, 20
al Nilmngton. previous % llth. Azores. Niuh-
ois. 81 Machiss and Retrieve. Tbeubad q DTss-
seu. Just ar e. Barbados Fair Play and Pol-
trait. irem Jam. The Minerva ior Liverpool, sail
ed from the cay. 18th.
Az Az Norf6Ik. laih, samurL tBry Drmsrarh
% and II from 81 ThDmas. ballast Cane up. the
Voiant. A6no. aud Rachel. haEnrc reported Be
/ law the forts. Adams Il. Richmaud Cor Busfnl. r.
/ 10 the roads. NeEioF, Whitney City Point, ioT
Rotterdam
| Ar Al ealt 18th. AhgaiL Thsmss. Of Baih. H1-
wanna, IL Ann. Szal. hEnca.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-02

We understand that Thursday, the FIRST day OF
April next, has been appointed By the Governor
Of Massachusetts, as a day Of fasting and prayer
this Commonwealth.