Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1824-12-15

5 places would be exposed, and they be caught
anu punished. That this atrocious practice
should be carried to such extent, is cause OF
equal surprise and regret 1t is presumed that
II must be attributed to the relaxed and fee
BILE state of the local governments, since if is
not doubted, from the high character of the
Governor OF Cuba, who is we'll known and
much respected here, that if he had the pow
er, he would promptly suppress it. Whether
those robbers should be pursued on the land.
'he local authorities be made responsible for
these atrocities, or any other measure be re-
sorted to to suppress them, is submitted to the
consideration of Congress.
In execution of the laws for the suppression
OF the Slave Trade, a vessel has been occa-
slonally sent from that squadron TO the coast
OF Africa, with orders 10 return thence bv the
usual track OF the slave ships, and TO seize any
OF our vessels which might be engaged in that
trade. None have been found, and, il is be-
ileVed, that none are thus employed. 1t is
well known, however, that the trade still ex.
ISIS under other flags.
Inc health ofour squadron while at Thomp-
! sons Island, has been much better during the
present than it was the last season. Some inn
proVements have been made, and others are
contemplated there, which, it is believed, will
have very salutary effect.
on the Pacific our commerce has much in
creased, and on that coast, as well as on that
sea, the United States have many important
interests, which require attention and protec-
tion. 1t is thought that all the considerations
winch suggested the expediency Of placing
squadron on that sea, operate with augmented
iorce for maintaining it there, at least, OH
equal extent.
For detailed information respecting the state
Oh our maritime force on each sea, the improve
leht necessary to be made in either, in the
organization OF the Naval Establishment gener-
any, and OF the laws for its better government,
refer you to the Report of the Secretary of
inc Navy, which is herewith communicate
ed.
The revenue of the Post Office Department
mas received considerable augmentation in
the present year. The current receipts will
exceed the expenditures, although the trans
portation of the mail within the year has been
much increased. A Report of the Postmas-
terGenersl, which is transmitted, will furnish.
In detail, the necessary information respecting
the administration and present state of this
Department.
In conformity with resolution of Congress.
OF the last session, an invitation was given to
Ten La tayette TO revisit the United States.
with an assurance that ship ofwar should at
tend at any port of France which he might de-
slgnate, to receive and convey him across the
Atlantic, whenever it might be convenient for
HIM 10 sail. He declined the offer Of the pub
lie ship, from motives of delicaoy, but assured
me that he had long intended, and would GER
family visit our Union in the course of the pres
ent year In August last he arrived at New
YORK, where he was received with the warmth
OF affection and gratitude to which his very
important and disinterested services and sac.
rllces IL our revolutionary struggle, so emil
nently entitled him. corresponding sentiment
has since been manifested in his favor through
out every portion of our Union, ard affection
ate invitations have been given him to extend
his visits to them. To these he has yielded all
the accommodation in his power. At every
designated point Of rendezvous, the whole
population of the neighbouring country has
been assembled to greet him among whom it
has excited in peculiar manner the sensible
Ity OF all, to behold the surviving members of
our revolutionary contest, civil and military,
who had shared with him in the tolls and dan
gers of the war, many of them in decrepid
state. A more interesting spectacle, it is be-
''N'SNs was hSfC WltuGssSuS bSCduSS none
could be founded on purer principles, none
proceed from higher or more disinterested mo-
tives. That the feelings of those who had
fought and bled with him, in common cause,
should have been much excited, was natural
There are, however, circumstances attending
these interviews, which pervaded the whole
community, and touched the breasts of every
age, even the youngest amoug US. There
al indix-;Jna1 he hal
some relative who had partaken in those
scenes, nor an infant who had not heard the
relation ofthem. But the circumstance which
was most sensbly felt, and which his presence
brought forcibly to the recollection Of all, was
the great cause in which we were engaged,
and the blessings which we have derived
from our success in it. The struggle was for
independence and liberty, public and person
al, and in this we succeeded. The meeting
with one who had borne so distinguished a
part in that great struggle, and from such lof-
ty and disntere sted motives, could not fail to
| affect profoundly every individual and OF ev-
| cry age. 1t is natural that we should all take
a deep interest in his future welfare, as we do.
His high claims on our Union are felt, and
the sentiment universal that they should be
met in generous spirit. Under these i'm
pressions, invite your attention to the SUBJ
ject, with view, that, regarding his very i'm
portant services, losses and sacrifices, pro-
vision may be made and rendered to him,
which shall correspond with the sentiments,
and be worthy the character, Of the American
people.
In turning our attention to the condition of
the civilized world, in which the United
States have always taken deep interest, it is
gratifying to see how large portion of it is
blessed with peace. The only wars which
now exist within that limit, are those between
Turkey and Greece, in Europe, and between
Spain and the new governments, our neigh
bours in this hemisphere. In both these wars,
the cause Of independence, of Liberty, and
Humanity, continues to prevail. The success.
of Greece, when the relative population of the
contending parties is considered, commands
our admiration and applause, and that it has
had similar effect with the neighboring pow
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