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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1824-02-12

The sfgumen, on the Gees, Steam. Boa,
Qoes,ion was opened before the Sup'emo
Conc, al Washington, on the 4'h instant, by
NJ Web,er, one Of 'he Counse, for the
PianuG Me, Oakley followed him on che
other ,Ide. Mr.. u. was TO be followed ny
M Ogden, M. Emmett aud the Attorney.
Gene al.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-01-27
FROM CURACAO.

We have received by the Fame, Curacao
paper Of the Goth ult. The British line OF
battle ship Gloucester, Capt. Lilicarp, had
arrived there from jamaica, and smiled 90 the
18th on her return. She had captured d
schooner with cargo Of slaves.
CURAcoA, Dec. 90.--The British brig OF
WaI RingdOve, Capt. Rich, last from Barba-
does, anchored at LaguIra on the 9th inst
BY this conveyance we have the Intelligence of
England having at length declared her inten-
tions of opposing any hostile designs which
Spain and France may have against the liber-
ties OF South America
Portugal. Akin from St. Ubes, in
forms us. that Mr.. REGo, who WAS appointed
by the Constitutional Government, Consul
for the port of Charleston, S. G.. is now Ia
prison at Lisbon. He is a Constitutioualisl
and a Freemason, both equally repugDant 10
the crowned governors Of the continent.
The regiment ofthe line formerly stationed
at ST Ubes, is removed TO Madeira, and lis
former colonel suspended for mixing liberaliy
with his bravery.
st. Ubes contains 10000 inhabitants, and
has neither printing press or book store. aud
its inhabitants will shout for either the king or
conslitutioD, without any inquiry which is best.
Nv Y. Wer. .4du.
Pirates taken-We learn from CAPTAIN
LabOusse, who arrived late last night from
ST. Domingo, that the government and
merchants hired small Hayden schr. aud
manuel her with 30 men, with supply of
provisions, for cruise in the Mona passage
after gang nf pirates. The schr. was under
the command ofihe Collector of the port, who
after US absence Of II days returned, having
succeeded IN capturing twenty two Pirates
They also re-Saptured considerable amount
Of property, consisting Of coffee, indigo aud
hides.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-01-27
lFKon THE PORTLAND STATESMAN EXTRA, JAN. II ]
VOICE OF NAME

Al full and respectable Meeting Of the mes,be,s
OF the Legislature Of the Srte Of Maine, no den a.
greeably 10 previous general notice VI the Roprc-
sentaiIVes Chamber ~ Portland, on Friday evening,
January 10, 1924 The following Preamble and
Resolutions on the subject of The PgEsIpEsrIAL T.
LECTION, were read ana adopted.
Whereas, in different sections Of The Union there Is
DIVERSITY OF sentiment upon the greaI question OF
me neXt Presidency, and ~ the zeal Of party ef-
iOrls 10 aId the pr0spects Of one candidate 10 the
prejudice OF another, ~ il believed The wishes
ana opinOus OF the people Of Maine IN regard 10
nus sntyeci, have been Wisrepesenied aud
wherehs u is desirable that every false npre sslon
should be removed from the uui,Iic mind and the
sentiments aud feelings Of this Stale he correctly
Rh""ni and extensively promulgated ard ihe
present probably being their only opportunity 81
expressing ihem through fheir Representatives.
previous TO The choice of Presidential Electors.
Therefore,
Die integrity of JOHN QUISCY ADAMS, h,s
hePubllcan habits and principles, Distinguished pnh
&c services and extensive knowledge Of and tlevo,
ed attachment to, the via II Interests Of the country
Justly entie him 10 'be G'si honuis ~ The gilt OF an
enlightened aud grateful people
hesol,ed, Thai his meeting recommend JOHN
QUINCY ADAMS, 10 iie peOpis Of Maine ss a
Candidate for the next Presidency, and also 10 The
other States OF the Uaion, first in unaiGr ATOMS
upon 'Ae LIST Of candidates. and enInerfiy cue,l In
the confidence 81 The people
Resoired, That copy of the foregoing Preamble
and RESOLUTIONS be forwarded 10 each Of ,,r Spna-
tors aud Representative Of Congress irou, ,h,s
State.
Hssoired, Tbs, tie proceedings Of fss Cooven,;o,
signed by The Chairman, and aitesied 10y ilis Seore-
tary, be published ir the severed ne " sptne,s rr,,tc
IN Portland. JOHN MCDONALD, Chd,nao.
Aues,
JAnr, L. CHIP, Secretary.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-01-27
Extract Of q letter, dated

GIBRALTAR, Nov. 81 1925.
At Cadiz every thing wears gloomy as
pect, the Armada totally deserted in the streets
aud at the opera, nothing was TO be seen but
French soldiers, the ladies', Those enliveners
of all society having confined themselves TO
Their houses, declining any acquaintance with
their unwecome, self-styled benefactors, Iibe-
rators, sc. Indeed we were glad TO quit "A
place that wore countenance of so much
sorrow"
" The cause of liberty is done for the pre-
sent in Old SPAN, and the Holy Alliance not
satisfied, are about to carry on their holy war
fare to the extinguishment of the cause fire.
dom on our side of the Atlantic. Letters
from source to be relied upon, have been re-
ceived here, stating that Congress Of the
Allied powers is TO be convened at or near
Madrid. at which the subject Of the reduction
OF the South American colonies TO subsection
IS TO he discussed. -Engand has been invited
tO,joln, but refused, and has further declared
by her Ambassador, her intention of adher-
ing to her before declared course ef policy
and her intentions of acknowledging the in
dependence Of South America, provided her
present agents report fdvouraby-in fac. a
war between England and France &c. is con-
sidered almost certain. The Russian Minis
ter at Madrid, is said TO talk loud of the Uuit-
ed States as the source Of all the revolution
airy principles which trouble so much the
crowned heads of Europe. The English are
evidently counting our friendship, in hope, no
doubt, of cooperation with Them in their
expected contest. Two 74's are here, having
brought the 18th, regiment Of infantry 10 this
place, and will take on board the eth for the
West Indies-they are said to have fitted out
IN great hurry"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-01-27
THE GREEK QUESTION.

The House then again resolved itself into a
committee Of the whole, Mr.. Taylor in the
chair, On the,State ofthe Union, and resumed
the consideration Of Mr.. Webster's resolution,
for sending an agent to Greece, and the
amendment thereto proposed by Mr.. Poin-
sett, which proposes to limit the resolve to
the expression of a sentiment decisively favo-
rable tO the Greek cause.
Mr.. Cuthbert delivered his opinion in OPP
position to the Resolutions
Mr.. CLAY then rose, and commenced his
speech by distinctly stating the original reso-
luton, as moved by Mr.. Webster, and the a.
mendment proposed by Mr.. POinseti.
Mr.. CLAY thus concluded: Go home, ifyOu
dare 20 home, il you can, to your constitu.
ents, and tell them that you voted it down
meet, ifyou ddrt, the appalling CONTINGENCIES
Of those who sent you here, he meant no de-
fiance,) and tell them that you shraDl from the
declaration Of your own sentiments you
cannot tell how, but that some unknown
dread, some Understandable apprehension, some
indefnabe danger, afIrighted you that the
spectres Of cimetars, and crowns, and cres-
cents, cleaned before you, and alarmed you !;
and that you suppressed all the noble feelings
prompted by religion, by liberty, by national
and by humanity. lie could
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-01-27

Iettcr from an American At Gibraltar, da-
ted Nov. 81, contains the following
The Bu5SlSp Minister at Madrid, is said
'o taik l0ud of the United States as the source
81 al The revolutionary principles which tron-
BE So fnpc1 the crowned heads Of Europe.
The English are evidently courllng our friend
ship, IN hope, 20 doubt, pfa, co-oporation Wilb
them ~ their expected contest Ttyn IDS are
here, having brought the I2ih regiment ri To-
iantry to this place, and will take on hoard the
9Th for The West Indies hsy are said to
have bitSl cut ia great hurry" Bost Pal
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-16


We have already stated, that the members
az the Legislative assembly Of this state have
bv a very large and general vote, agreed 70
s1nport the recommendation of the caucus N
favour Of Mr.. CRAwFORD for the presidency
There never was any doubt about TINS. VII
ginia had pledged herself, previous TO the eau.
Gus. to abide by its nomination. provided y
was ia favour Of this gentleman and was one
Of the three States, which sent MAJORITY Y
the caucus. II IS credit due 70 Virginia, that
she has ALWAYS been true 70 her purpose
which she pursues with an eye that never
winIss. and a wing that never tires" Her Poi
icy has ALWAYS been distinguished by the sIn
rleness and unity ofits. object, and the fahh-
fitness with which she has selected her a
gents 10 accomplish il, and consecrated them
10 her service. The fidelity Of her policy car
only be equalled BY the freedom with which
she avows it. However diligently the An
cient Dominion may have devoted herself Il
her great design, it cannot be denied to be
lofty project of political ambition and what
ever conspiracy she may have promoted on
of the immediate circle of her own secuona
interest, she is not to be accused Of plotting II
secresy at home.
] ne Iuilo"lh5 - al SAttdSt ilOili 1''S 'fNNN
of Mr.. LINN BANKs, who presided at the eau
Gus. in explanation Of IFS object, on being
called to the chaiT-taken from a Richmond
lpaper
The sons Of VIRGINIA have long welded
the controlling Influences Of this country. The
sceptre Is now about to depart from her. anc
YOU are met for the purpose Of consolidating
her power, and recovering her strength. Yot
are met for the purpose Of nominating tht
persons best qualified TO promote her interest
and restore her sscendancy."
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-16
HAREAS CnRpI1S

Isaac Turner, a colOured man, cook on board
the brig Effort Of Salem, Capt. Miller, was last
week brought before the District Judge by babe
as corpus, on complaint Of having been chained
on board the vessel while lying at Long Wharf
day and night for about q week in conse-
quence A. il was alledged, and AS i appeared of
his having Improperly absented himself two ~
three times during the night and part 81 che fol-
lowing day from his duty and also that il was
done By direction " the owner partly a. nv
declared, with view Of avoiding the expense M
commitment under the process Of the u : T,
but without the consent Of the cook and against
his remOnstrance, aud request TO be conveyed
to goal. On which ground the prisoner pray
ed for his discharge from the contract Of service
On consideration of the circumstances Of the
case, however, and il not appearing that any &C
tual severity had been practised beyond what
neces sarily resulted from the mode Of security
adopted by the direction Of the owner, the
Judge declined 70 interpose bis authority for the
purpose Of granting this relief, and ordered him
to be restored 70 the custody Of the master 81
the vessel, which was On the point Of sailing
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-16
THE TARIFF.

Az the date Of orr last intelligence from
WAsHEGToN the debate still continued on this
bill. The discussion has been chiefly confined
70 the detail, and 10 question has yet been taken
upon the great principles Of the measure, by
which the final result can be ascerained, or any
positive opinion OF its fate be formed The dis
cussion upon the terms Is like TO be indefinitely
protracted, as there are 200 articles in the bin
We are informed that its friends are sanguine
of success, and its adversares resolved to resist
II to the last Their 9Th is so nearly halan-
ced that it is difficult to predict the issue al
though the probability is that il will pass the
ouse but not without son modification
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-16
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
THTrwupn.y MI "A

THURSDAY, MaTCn "a.
Mr.. Gazlay, from the committee to whom
was referred the memorial Of DR. James
Smith, on vaccination, made a report on that
subject, accompanied By bill to encourage
vaccination, (which provides for the appoint
ment, by the President of the United States
cf a central agent, with subordinate agents in
each State and Territory, for the conserva-
ton and distribution Of vaccine matter. All
distribution Of small pox matter is made pc
nal; all persons applying for vaccine matter
to be supplied with packet, for one dollar
sufficient to vaccinate FIVE families ! which
was twice read and committed.
Revision Of the Tal7f.-The House then
resolved itself into committee Of the whole
on the bill amending the several acts LAYING
dutiss on imports
On motion Of Mr.. Tod, chairman Of the
committee on manufactures, the bill was a.
mended BY striking out from the list Of arti-
cles excepted from the operation Of the pro-
viso in the first section, the words, z fannels,
baizes, and other unmiled WOODEN" THE
FIRST section lays on all manufactures OF wool,
a duty Of 80 per cent. ad valorem until 1st
June, 1925, and 80 Is afterwards, with a
proviso, from aud after 30th June, 1924, all
wooden cloths, excepting carpets and carpet
ing, blankets, haUnels, baizes, and other un-
milled wooden, or worsted or stuff goods, the
original cost OF which, at the place whence
imported, with the addition of 10 per cent.
shalt be less than [s0l cents per square yard,
shall, with such addition, be deemed and Ia
ken to have cost that sum, and shall be charg-
cd with duty accordinglyl
On motion OF the same, the following items
were also striker out
On scythes IS cents EACH
Son gridirons and griddles, 90 cents each =
On frying pans, IS cents each" and ir-
scrt il lieu thereof Z" cents per lb.''
To the article laying duty Of . cents per
gallon on lioseed and bempseed oil, was add
ed the words rapeseed'' lsil.l
The word eighty, 10 the FIRST proviso OF the
srst section, above quoted, was altered to 40
50 as to make the minimum price Of wooden
goods on which the duty is to be charged, 30
cents per square yard.
The second proviso, in the same section, is
striken ont. II WASH the following words
That all flannels and baizes, and all other
unnilled WOODEN cloths. or cloths Of which
woel shall be component material, except
ing carpets and carpeting, and blankets, the
original cost Of which, az the place whence
imported, with the addition Of ten per cen
turn, shall be less than forty cents per square
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-16

yard, shall, with such addition, be taken and
deemed to have cost forty cents per square
yard, and shall be charged with deity accord
ingiy.
The third section was 50 altered a. % read
as follows:
On wool, manufactured, duty Of 90 per
cent ad valorem, until Ist June, 1895 after
wards, a duty Of 25 per centum al vslorem.
until LIST June, 1896. afterwards, duty Of 80
per centum al yalorem, until Isi June, 1927
afterwards, duty Of 80 per centum al vslo-
rem, until fst June, 1923; afterwards, doty
Of 40 per centum ad valorem, until Ist June,
1899; and afterwards, a duty Of As per cen
tum ad valorem, until Ist Of June, 1880; and
after that time, duty Of 50 per ccntum ad
valorem Provided, That all wool, the actual
value Of which, az the place whence import
ed, shall not exceed 10 cents per pound, shall
be charged with duty Of Is per centum al
yalorem, and no more.
This section was farther amended by ID.
sorting, after the words wool unmanufactur.
| ed, the words " the original cost Of which, a.
the place whence imported, shall not exceed
! 10 cents"
| The above are all the amendments which
our Reporter was able distinctly to hear auC
understand. He is under the impression there
was another, in relation TO -four; if so, it shall
be noticed in our next.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-16

Mr. Canning answered Mr.. II. 40 consid-
cradle length. and defended the policy and
! conduct Of the ministers Abiding q the Pres
dents Message, he said, "theIfouse would rec
ol.ect, that lis doctrines and principles were 70
be ,ound inshe State Papers Of England. Tie
wen' theWhole way with the U. States. that no
foreign power had right to interfere and
assist Spain an the recovery Of her colonies.
But he was not prepared to admit that the
mother country bad waived the right Of recon-
quering those provinces, although upon the
physical capability Of her being able TO sue
coed in 20 doing. he had great misgivings. II
would. however. be Unfair and ungenerous,
no. to allow to Spain some breathing time, to
lest her poHer Of regaiuiDg her possessions !;
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-16
CONGRESS-.
IN SENATE.
Thursday. Ma

THURSDAY, March 4.
Mr.. Van Buren,, from the Committee on
the Jsdiciary, reported the bill providing
for the settlement Of certain peculiarly
claims against the United States" with an "a
mendment; which was read.
Mr. Lloyd, of Mass. submitted a resolution,
requesting Of the President of the U. States,
copies of the instructions given to our several
Ministers to France, in relation to spoilatiOns
committed by the vessels of that nation pre-
vious TO the year 1900, and any information
which il may be proper to communicate in re-
lation to those spolations. The resolution
was read, and laid over for consideration
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-16

Al the great meeting Of democratic delegates
from all the counties Of this State, assembled M
HAEEIsBURo On the 4th Of March, X was agreed
almost unanimously 70 support Gen. ANDKEw
JAeKsoS, for the Presidency, and JOHN n. Cal
HoUN, by great plurality for the Vice Presiden-
Cyl list of Electors, exclusively democratic
was selected 10 support those candidates.
II was first moved by Mr. Jonathan Roberts
formerly a Senator in Congress from Pennsyl
vanias 70 support the nomination of the Caucus
a. Washington This was uegstived. Yeas2-
Nays 1913
On ballot for candidates for President, the
votes stood
Andrew Jackson 18
William H. Crawford
This vote was given by Mr.. Roberts.
The votes for Candidate for Vice President
were
John c. Calhoun 81
Henry CLAY Ia
Albert Gallatin be-
VIM Findlav
John Tod
Daniel Montgomery
me following remarks are taken from ihg
Lancaster Gazette, published Oh the eve of this
meeting
Pennsylvania has felt her error. and has long
regretted the folly which led her 10 become All
naEnoie instrument 20 promote the anti-rrpuh-
hcan ambition 81 Virginia She win resume the
position which her place in the confederation
ana her strength have assigned her-the Key
stone o.the arch Of the Uni0n.-She win sustain
ne candidate Of her choice for the Presidency
without descending 10 eOllssive iutrigues for the
ice Presidency. She has determined TO oppose
ne dictaiiOn ola caucus, and 70 exercise her
right Of choice, uninfueneed BY the proceedings
Of her sister States. Should this course prove
very different from what was ANTICIPATED. II will
oe such As i is hoped shall meet the general
appreciation of the Union, and prove that she
places proper value upon her own Importance.
she asks nothing for herself The plot 10 bride
her ny anoHer % raise the willy Genevan t0 ihe
second post az dignity eKCites no other senti-
ment than contempt
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-16
BY THE MAILS.
NORFOLK, March /.

NORFOLK, March /.
Ice.-Owing to the uncommon mildness OF
the season, the conservatOrs Of this very nee
essary article of comfort in a southern eli
mate, have been unable to lay in stock for
the ensuing summer We therefore take
the liberty Of limiting TO the northern coasters
who are always on the look out for freight
that few cargoes Ofclean, solid, transparent
ice, brought 70 Norfolk as soon as possible,
would pay trell.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-16
ADMIRALTY LAW

In the High Court Of Admiralty, Feb. II, Lord
stoweN gave sentence in the case OF the Nep-
tune, on a claim OF one Of the mariners for wa
yes. The case Is an interesting one rs settling a
doubtful point 81 law. The Neptune had been
Host On her voyage from RIO Jsneiro 10 Ham
burg, being stranded On the coast Of Brittany
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-16

Curious Y,Tdia--A petit jury in louisa
IA, lately sentenced man to pay fine Of
$1,000, FOR killing one of bis slaves. The Judge
informed them that their business was to de-
eide on the guilt or innocence Of the prison.
e., and not to interfere with the punishment
which was fixed By the law. Nothing, how
ever, would induce them 70 alter their YER
dict.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-16

a Patriot IN distrcss.--An American rev
olutionarv officer, MAJOR Swan, Of Boston, u
said to be in the prison Of st. Pelogic. ID
France, for debt. and has bsea there fifteen
years. A New York paper proposes. IN this
age Of hberslity, to raise a subscription aud
procure the discharge Of this old compatriot
10 arms Of La Fayette and Washington, that
he NAV return 10 his country.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-16

The Court of Common Pleas adjourned ~
Saturday afternoon last, after . session ~ ''''
town oftwo weeks.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-03-16
Nrw HAMPSHIRE ELECTION

NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION
From the Portsmouth Journal ana ''s''
Hampshire Sentinel, we have collected 'u'
votes for Governor ia % towns, Of WHICH 'i'
following j. the aggre gate 9--
For Gov Woodbury. o''i
Mr. morrill,, O771
Mr. Smith aud others 1905
IA 400
There win probably Ia no choice by me Pm
pie
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-05

THO the Jail for the county of Alexan'
dria, b. e. on the 18th June, 1924. as
a runaway negro man, who calls him
self GEORGE PORTER, and says that
he belongs to Mr.. Fry, a negro trader,
who purchased him OF Mrs. Porter, OF
Sussex county. Delaware, and that ne es-
caned from his master last March, near
the state of Alabama. He is about 5 feet
2 inches high, well made, 80 years OF age,
his clothes ragged oznaburg SHIRT ana
pantaloons. The owner is requested 10
come forward, prove property, and pay
charges, otherwise he will be disposed OF
IS the law directs.
ANDREW ROUNSAYELL,
;une ga Jailor.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-05
New Hardware y Fancy store

New Hardware y Fancy store
Cornsr of KING and ST. .Asaph Streets.
JOHN &. >lANDELL
ID ESPECTFULLY informs bis friends
Ia AID the public in general, that he
has commenced the
Hardware e. Fancy Business,
at the corner of King 4. st. Asaph streets,
where he has Just opened, and offers tor
sale, on the mos, reasonable terms, very
handsome assortment oil Hardware, Cutie
~, and Fancy Goods, selected and pur'
chased for cash, viz: -
Iron rim, stock. pad, cupboard and side
board locks
Hinges aud screws, hafches ana ooits
Carpenters and shoemakers tools i,
Shoe thread, Allerton's awl blades, ana
tacks
Boot webbing, Jspaned tea trays, WATERS
Bread trays, dressing-Cases brass canoie-
sticks
Bell metal kettles, timed iron tea kettles
Saucepans, plated castors, candiestIcKs
Snnffers and trays, morocco pocket books
Nee li4 books, Brlttana coffee and 'ea'potss
Ivory, buck, tip, and forbuck knives ana
forks
Desert knives and forks
Best silver eyed needles
Gold aud silver epaulets
Gold and silver thread and lace =
Swords and pocket pistols, p WIDER masks
Whips and spurs, shaving boxes, brushes
and soap
Emerson's elastic razor strops
Silver spectacles and thlmbles
Silver pencil cases ,..
Cloth. table, hair, tooth and shaving
brushes
Brass and wire tenders, shoVe's y tongs
Andirons, JapanDed spittoons, cahade-
sticks
+! Lamps and cheese trays
! Gilt Eaptle pier and looking glasses
/ Mahogany and curled maple do.
! Opera glasses, commode and glass noDs
! Claw casters and table hinges
Waldron's grain and grass sc hes
Tortoise she'll tuck and side cogbs
Ivory and dressing do.
Morocco. silk and Torpershe reticuies
Wellington cravats I'VE ~.
Rogers's penkDives, wedding and b'''ns
And rariolts other Articles,
] all of which will be sold low for cash;
april IS "