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Congressional.
IN SENATE.
TUESDAY, APRIL !.


The bin TO regulate commercial intercourse be-
tween the United States and the Islands of Marti-
nique and Guadalupe was read a third time and
passed
Mr.. Smith of Md made an unsuccessful motion
to take up the bill making appropriations for inter-
nal improvement.
Mr.. Macon made an unsuccessful motion to take
up the bill to appoint Agent TO settle the North
Western Boundary.
The bill TO authorize the collection Of customs
in Louisville, in Kentucky, Piusburg, Pennsylva-
mia, and Cincinnati, Ohio, was read a second time
and explained by MIR. Woodbury..
Mr. Eaton moved TO insert Nashville, Tennes-
see. Agreed TO-
Mr.. Harrison moved to insert in the place Of
100 dollars (the salary of the Surveyor at each of
the ports,) 300 dollars. Rejected.
The bill was then reported to the Senate
MIR Foot said, this bill proposed an entirely new
system. On the arrival of vessels at New Orleans
the cargoes must be discharged; and il was aues-
ton with him whether il would not lead TO IMPOSE
tons on the customs. If it was guarded in this
respect, he had no objection to the bill.
MIR. Silsbee said, it was true the bill proposed a
new system. twas hard, however. that the mer-
chants OF the interior should be obliged to pay to
agents IN New Orleans, per centage on the i'm
portation OF goods which they might as we'll i'm
port Tor themselves There would be no danger
that the bill would cause frauds on The rcyC d, ie
The merchant was TO have his bond at N. Orleans.
previous TO the arrival Of the goods The Govern
ment would thus be secure, and the only question
Was, whether tie surctes were good
Mr.. Foot said il would certainly be an accom-
mediation to the merchants Of the interior. The
same Inconvenience was experienced by the fner-
chants Of Connecticut, who paid their bonds at =
! ork, instead OF their own ports. But he thought
It the policy Of the Government, that the duties
should be paid where the cargo, were broken
The merchants Of Connecticut would be pleased
with similar provision, but they never supposed
that the Government would run the risk OF en-
couragins smuggling by such change II, how
ever, there would be no danger Of such result.
he had no objection 70 the bill.
MIR. Silsbee said, that all goods under this bin
would be bonded in New Orleans, and the duties
would be paid there.
Mr. Foot remarked, that his only objection APP
piled to The breaking Of the cargoes at New Or
leans, by which smuggling and fraud might be in
troduccd.
Mr. johnson Of Kentucky, spoke at some loneth
in support OF the BILL re did not think chat II
would alter the revenr5 liw in any particular
Mr. Smith % Nd. saw no reason 10 suppose that
Ibis bill would increase smuggling. The Survey
orss be thought should be men Of respcctatilty.
and they could not be engaged for the aiary Of
$50 dollars lie therefore moved tla' iIc sum Of
20 70.
The bin was further briefly discussed by Mass-s.
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exceed % cents the square yard, and not exceed
81 30, one dollar each square yard.
Fourth. On all like manufactures the actual
Tue oil which, at the place whence imported, shall
exceed So 30 the square yard, and not exceed So
the square yard, one dollar and sixty cents each
square yard.
Filth On all like manufactures, the actual value
oil which, at the place whence imported, shall ex-
coed 81 the square yard, iorty-five per cent. on
the actual value thereof at the place whence i'm
ported
Sixth. On woollen blankets, 40 per cent on the
actual value thereof, at the place whence imported
unui the 3Nth OF June, 1929, and after that time
an additional duty OF five per cent. annually, on
the actual value thereof at the place whence i'm
ported, until the whole al valoreIn duty shall be
80 per cent.
Seventh On wOrsted stuff goods, bombazincs.
hosiery, mits, caps, gloves, and bindings, So per
cent on the actual value thereof, at the place
whence imported.
Sec. 2 ind be IL further enacted, That from
and alter the Both of June next, there shall be le-
We'd and collected, on the following articles. when
imported into the United States, in lieu of the duty
now imposed by law:
First. On unmanufactured hemp and fax, forty
dollars per ton, until the 30th of June 1929; and
after that time additional sum of two dollars and
hlty cents per on per annum, until the whole du-
~ shall amount 10 hity.dive dollars per ton.
Second On sail duck, nine cents per square
yard.
Third On molasses, seven andan half cents per
gallon.
Fourth. On cotton bagging, four and an half
cents square yard, until the Both of June, 1925
ana alter that time, five and an half cents the
square yard
The Chair, after some hesitation, pronounced
the amendment to be in order, (having at first
doubted, because it went to strike out not only a
part OF MIR. Spragues amendment, but part of the
bill ikewise.)
MIR Reed thereupon renewed his motion for the
rising OF the Committee, which prevailed and the
Committee rose accordingly, and reported pro-
gress.
The amendment of Mr.. Wright was ordered to
be printed, and then the House adjourned
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
FAMILY OF GEN. BROWN.

The bill from the Senate, for the relief OF Mrs.
Brown, Was read third time
Messrs Chiffon and Crockett (yyho had been
absent from the House, during the discussion yes
terday,) delivered their sentiments in opposition TO
the principle of the bill. The latter Offering 10
subscribe his quota, i'll his private character. to
make up the sum proposed, and the former de-
manded the yeas and nays upon the passage Of the
bill.
Mr.. Clarke Of New York, who had likewise
been absent during the discussion, Yesterday, rose
IN reply, and warmly advocated the propfietv Of
the grant.
The Question was tlon put on the passage of the
bill, and decided by yeas and nays by the follow
ing vote: Yeas 81, Noes "a.
SO the bill was passed, and returned to the Sc
nate
THE TARIFF BILL.
The House then, on motion of Mr. NTalIarv
went INTO Committee OF the Whole, on the state
oil the Union Nj FINLEY in the Chair MIR y p
Barbour having been excused on account of ind;s-
position, and resumed the consideration Of the Ia
rGBill.
Mr. Buchanan, whose speech had been broken
OH ny the rising Of the committee. yesterday. now
concluded his remarks IN reply 70 Mr.. Spr1gue I'm
opposition to the amendment proposed by that gen
ueman.
Mr. Bryan nest obtained the floor. and smoke
Tor some time, in reply to Mr.. Buchanan and i'm
defence of the amendment
Mr. Smnberry opposed the amendment in
short speech
Mr. lngersoII next obtained the floor, and deliv-
cred his sentiments at length, in support Of the
amendment
Nh Reed tlen moved that the Committee risc
but Withdrew his motion at fhe request OF
Mr. Wright Of Ohio, who moved to amend the
amendment Of Mr.. Sprague, as follows:
" Strike out from the sixth line Of the second
section, TO The seventeenth line of the third sec
ton, both inclusive, and insert
" First On wool, unmanufactured, three cents
per pound; and also, in addition thereto forty ner
cent on the actual value thereof, at The place
whence imported, until the thirtieth Of June.
eighteen hundred and twenty nine; and from that
time, five per cent additional on such value ain
nually, until the whole ad vaorem duty amounts
10 seveniy-hvc per cent Wool imported on the
skin, shall be estimated as 70 quality and quantity,
and be charged with the same duty as other wool
imported.
Second. On all manufacturers Of wool. o. Of
which wool is q component part, (cxcept worsted
stuff goods, b0mbazines, blankets hosiery, mits.
gloves, caps, and bindings) the actual value OF
which, at Use place whence imported, shall not IS 81
cred iity cents Che square yard, twenty Eve cents
each square yard.
bird. On All ike manufactures, The actual va
i1c Of which, - thc place whence imported, s'sH
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WEDNESDAY,, APRIL ..
IN SEN ATE


Mr. Smith of Maryland, from the Committee
on Finance, reported bill TO permit Rail Road
Companies TO import iron and machinery for the
use of such works Read, and ordered to a second
reading
On motion of Mr.. Smith, the memorial and doc
ulnents upon which this bill was founded, were or
dered to be printed.
PUBLIC LANDS.
The unfinished business of yesterday, being the
bill to graduate the prices Of Public Lands, was Ia
ken up.
Mr. Noble spoke, at some length, in defence of
the bill; after which, some explanatory conyersa-
ton took place between Messrs. Noble and Harri-
son.
Mr.. Barton offered substitute for the bnl-to
tx the price Of Public Land at one dollar pcr acre
and in cases where land should have been exposed
for sale five years, TO allow any individual to set
tie upon if; and after having occupied it for five
years, TO receive certificate from the Land Of
fec.
Mr. Benton moved that the bill lie on the table
untl tomorrow. Agreed 10.
The bill making provision for the compensation
OF certain Revolutionary Officers was taken up,
and, on motion Of Mr. Woodbury., was postponed
until Tomorrow.
The Senate adjourned.
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'AIIho' the feeling and common sense of every
man must convince him that the death of the pr6
Phet g ifinilhlimaco was due 10 humanity &, ius-
uce, yet 1t may be proper to forlify that well fo,nd
ca oeclsion by respectable authority. Vattel saws
(ozo. Sl) When we are at war with anation
winch observes no rules & grants no quarter thew
may De chastIsed In the persons of those of them
VINO may be taken They are of the number of
the guilty and by this rigor. the attempt may be
made OF bringing them to sense of the laws n I'm
mainly" The prophet and Hinithlimaco were
not only among the guilty" but the leaders Of
the guilty. -
Vide in the documents hereafter specified
COOK letters and the account obtained from the
re-eaptured women.
For the evidence in these cases, see docu-
ments $50 accompanying the Presidents Mes
sage oil the "a December, 1878 and those (G5,
accompanying that of the 18th Deer folIoyying
particularly the letter from Cen Gaines of thc 81
Dec' 1917, with its enclosures, that from General
Jackson OF the 6ih April, 1878, and the report of
Col. Butler of the 30 May in the first set. In the
second, Nos. 10, 16 and o. with the depo.itio,
OF Lieut.. m'keever and the testimony of Pbeui,
and Cook before the court are chiefly appoeitc. In
auuuon 10 the authority already produced for their
execution, and in illustration of the princinl
must have satisfied the foreign oovernnent. o.
lhe subject, the following reference is made N
auel' (0@ o. 2V) g We may refuse 20 spare the
hie oil an enemy who has surrendered when tho
enemy has been guilty Ga fortiori when he hinoseIf
ndsl Oh some enormous breach of the laws of ma
uons, and particularly when he has viola.
Tea ,he laws Of war" Arbuthnot and Ambris-
Ter hoa violated the laws Of peace and war.
~ Nod ana Han-and TO have treated them
IKE ordinary prisoners Of war would have beon
encouragement. Fattel (32D says retaliation NAV
be exercised even on the innocent," principle
on which Cen Washington acted in fl,e case .,
Sir Charles Asgil Marshall Sd, S9I) and that
When your army is out Of your own territory the
rght oil retaliation Is In the commanding General
and he has the right ofsacfiicing the lives II The
enemy 70 his own safety OF that Of his peopIe. \
ne has TO contend with an inhuman enemy. and
20 treat HIN as his own people have been treated
Moy, 1919.
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concluded. And yet Mr.. Clay, in his speech Jan.
18Th, 1879 on the Seminole war, attaches blame
90 Gen. JAck4on for the dietatoria terms" of this
treaty as he calls it. So that then as now if Gen
jackson executed the orders Of the government he
ccnsurcd, and if he only appeared TO transcend
them, abused.
The first intelligence which Gen Jackson re-
csived fnom the. government Of the projected at
tack on ". o. vas in letter from Mr.. Monroe,
Chen Secretary Of War Of the 7th Sept 1914. But
as early as the 10Th Aug. he bad despatched by ex-
press the same intelligence in corroborated form
60 the department, tho receipt Of which and Of 4
ether Dispatches of that month, are acknowledged
by Mr.. Montoe on the 9th Sept-In the letter
olthe It'll, Gen. Jackson is emPhaficaly told, "you
should repair 10 New Orleans as soon as your ar
rangentnis can he completed in the other parts
Of the district, unless your presence should be re-
qniTed at OfheT points. I'm letter of the 10th
Dec no is told in spirit quite prophetica consider
that by taking suitable position in the Uicinitg
Of Ntc Orleans, he 1DiH6e enabled "fo oVertUheIni
tbt eneny sehrTSDeT he presents himself" and this
without the 9eeretafy's having any definite know
ledge Of Jaclsoh's strength or giving any informa-
tioh ofthe ehemy's Bnt suppose the enemy had
cot possession Of Mobile, which the same letter
describes as Of little importance comparatively a
tri0ipg object with the British government" and
y ,ylich nothing but Jackson's bold expulsion oil
them from Pehsacola, q persevering maintenance,
81 spite OF the order for the officers Of the second
regiment 20 90 on the recruiting service, Of gar
fisOn at Fort Bowyer, prevcnied-their Ia 600
men might have been passed up the Tombeckbee
r~fndlinp the Indian war all the way, and in 4
days march from the highest navigation Of that ri.
ger, have reached the Mississippi al the Chicka-
saw Blgiys. cutting Of New Orleans from supple,
sud support cnsuring both 70 themselves, and ther
Tiew Orleans must have fallen without blow
tyunits 'oIori Mansfield Scott. 2dssim.
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From tie Boston Gorete.

Mr.. NEBSTER'S SPEECH in the Se,ofe
Remarks on Mr.. H5ebSters Speech on the T;oyiF
Mr.. Webster opens his speech by statinr. m, u
NE subject IS surrounded with emb5rrassments on
oil sides, and that however wisely or temperatelv
treated, il is full Of difficulties This is the ground
we assumed eight years ago, in opposition to the
whole system. We now resume it, with the noov
efiul aid oil such high authority. we then areu.
co. that what was extremely difficult in egisla
ton, and almost impossible in execution, however
desirable, should not be attempted by wise rulers;
Sue state oil things appears to indcate that time
ana circumstances, At least, are unfavorable 10 The
thnS desired. We have in relation 10 the subject
before us, the experience Of all those nations which
nave attempted TO improve the condition cr soce
", W restrictions on trade; the effect has univct
sahy been to build up large fortunes for few at
Tie expense OF the many, and thus to SOW the first
SEEDS Of despoiism, by making an arbitrary pow.
| CT necessary, to maintain that inequality, which
naturally grows out Of a system Of ayourit
ism.
England offers to Us the most familiar e~a,o,,
oil the diiiiculhes anticipated by Mr. Websfer
That nation, which has had more iceisl,,;., ~,
perience thaa NIL the world besides and bv H.
frame OF whose government, has been allie n c,ii
into her councils, more wisdom than any otber r.,
rOpean nation, has nevertheless, not been abIo as
yet however aOiScty or fsnperafeiy she NAV hav.
treated the subject to solve This difficult pr1bIsr,
and TO work rule Of equation, between the vsrj
Gus interests, claiming rghtto protection. Thu.
( 90 we see, on the very threshold Of this mad ca
eei5 no P'acicoblo issue for ourselves o.ono ev-
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81 estimates or recommendations of the Executive,
and hence. primarily, as well as ultimately, uuder
bis control.
That frugality is virtue not only essential to the
purity but the very existence of republic. Is
cardinal maxim which cannot too often be incul-
Gated; and your committee know nos where 10 find
MS lessons better enforced than by The example oi
that Chief Magistrate who has LEFT as his precep;s
IN these truths which may welt be said 10 form the
chart and compass by which this confederate Gov
crnincnt ought TO be stecred, and upon which the
safety OF its voyage so mnch depends:
Is Considering the general tendency 90 multiply
offices and dependencies. and 10 increase expense
- the ultimate term of burthcn which the citizen
can bear 1t behoovcs To avail, ourselves OF every
occasion which presents itself for taking of the
surcharSc; that II never may be seen here that,
alter leaving TO labor the smallest portion OF It's
earnings on which IL can subSist Government shall
itself consume the residue of what it was instituted
10 guard Ia oar cure, too, OF the public contribi-
lions entrusted to our direction il would be pruden,
TO multiply barriers against their dissipation, 6y
oppropriutiHg specific SUMS to ecery specific pur
pose susceptible IF dcfinifiOn; by disalloWing al
applications Of money coiying from the aPpfo
Pyiaii0it m 0bjcct, trGRSceHiing IL ia amount;
by reducing the ,If,defned field Of contingencies
and thereby circunScri6ing discretionary po,cers
Orer money; and by bringing back TO Il single De
partment all accountabilitesaor money, where the
examination may be prompt, eiiicacious, and uni
form
In conclusion, your Committee are thai
the session is too far advanced To allow them 10 in
dulge the hope that all OF the reforms they propose
can be acted on at present; but they must be per-
United To remark, that. however irksome the task
they have performed, and revolving, i'll Some of it:
features, Cor retrenchmcui, in the usual under
standing OF the term, l. considered parsimony
and q" all parsinony i @; quality approaching &
'nkindncss. every reform must operate as sor
of punishment,') they WILL nevertheless. b,
abuniantly rewarded II, in the end, they hav,
struck out single truth which can add any thing
20 the purity, Justice, and economy, with which
the Affairs of this Republic should he administered
.lhPpENp,y TO pE COMMENCED IN OUR NEXT.
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LITTLE fOCK, (ARK) hf1y T.
Inaldns on om SouthUestern borfer.2-Col.
RECTOR returned to ibis place on Monday last.
from Miller County, where ne was sent some
weeks since. by the Governor, with orders tore.
move certain Indians who have been collecting in
tlat county Tor some time past; and we are happy
earn that he has fully succeeded in the object
oil MS Journey. ~ first, the Indians showed dis
position to be refractory, and refused to remove
from the country, agreeably to the orders OF the
toyerDor; on which Col Rector applied TO Caotain
HYDE, Commanding Officer at Can,onnent Tow
SON. Tor assistance, but was informed by him. that
ne had no troops TO spare, and did not furnish sny
aiifng to get assistance from the garrison Col r.
next app ed to the citizens, and his call was prompf
~ answered. Sixty-three armed men immediate.
w turned out and placed themselves under his or
deTs. With this little band ne proceeded. with
out delay, towards the principal village offhe In.
dams with the intention of driving them off Inv
iorce' II they should make any resistance. But,
fortunately this show OF force had the desired
effect The Indians sued for peace, which was
granted, on condition Of their removing beyond
me limits OF our Territory, within % days. which
Time was necessarily allowed them. 10 enable them
TO call IN several hunting parties who were absent
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The TroOelttnR C0biHef.-Gen Porter. Secre-
tary at War, has been appointed an adams dele.
gate TO the Convention 10 be held at Albanv IN
the lOth Viewing this fact in a serious light, we
ask, IS this treating the people of this country
with proper respect, or III high Office Con Porter
holds, with suitable dignity' a cabinet minister
no ding scat in n electioneering convention.
composed Of The refse If al parties. and having
ior iis object the . e ion Of man 10 whom the
people are decidedly epo,edi l.N: T. I'm
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We understand the Senior Glass of Harvard Uni
Versity has presented two Silver Waiters-fhe Ju-
hiof Two SILVER Pitchers-the Sophomore two sill.
yer Cake Baskets-and the Freshmen siIvor C',.,
TO President KIRKIANp rn w
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supposed to be w. Lee, The Author of the eel
eDFa'ed Boston Report Ed. Eng.
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BRAZIL s. BUENOS AYRES.

NEw YORK, June 6.-Advices from Buepos
Ayres and Montevdeo have been received to the
middle Of April. Mr.. Forbes, American Charge d.
ABdires at Buenos Ayres, has returned to his sta
ton with improved health. The Brazilian fripafe
Nichtory has been despatched TO sea from Monte
vidco with two briggs and corvette, in pursuit of
two privatcers, which it was whispered, had cap
tured the Brazilian corvette Yurujuba The pros
poets Of the Brazilian Government were not very
cheering. The war is very oppressive rhe prepa.
rations for its further prosecution are carried on
languidly: The Emperor IL much disappointed and
displeased that the blockade of the Ia plata has not
had the promised effect of running Buenos Ayres,
and forcing the Republic to terms. The priyateers
OF the Bucnos Ayreans have the advantage, and
the superior squadron Of the Brazilans is generally
unsuccessful. The recruiting officers complain of
wsnt OF patriosm-the militia OF the disputed pro
vince feeling no disposition odeiendt. The Brazil.
goyernment has refused permission to the British
vessels at Buenos Ayrcs to leave that port durinc
the continuance Of the blockade.
The American sloop Of war Plymouth has ar
rived at Monteyidco from the United State, anJ
Rio JanerC, 10 relieve, il is said Tho sloop Of war
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-08-02

The editor of the American, has come out
with whining apology for the address Of the
Rev. James ID. Knowles. Mr.. Hallctt cannot
have greater respect for the talents and
character Of Mr.. Knowles than we, and we
regret that MIR X. should have thought fit to
come before the public as an advocate for
doctrines which in our opinion arc in them
selves wrong.
1t is useless for the partial friends of Mr..
Knowles, however, to attempt to say ho did
not intend in the sentiments which he delivered
on tho 4th Of July, TO advocate the doctrine
that none but christians should hold public
Offices. His own language will speak for it.
self. Docs the editor Of Of the American be-
lieve that Mr.. Knowles would consider Uni
versalist or a Unitarian, Christian Certain
Iy not.
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pMrs DUrr.-We announce with pleas
ure that the celebrated tragic actress, Mrs.
Durr has volunteered her services to play on
Monday evening next for the benefit Of Mr..
Young. We have heretofore occupied SO much
space in our columns in discussing the merits
Of this lady as an actress, that it cannot be
expected that We can now say any thing new.
She is at this time tho best Tragic Actress
in tho world; a fact which 10 acknowl-
edged by every one who has witnessed her
performances-in private life she is one Of the
most amiablo of women and we cannot but
hope that she will be greeted with hearty vel
come to the Providence boards.