posed, and rejected by large majorities (except one be troublesome, but grounds for is not offered by Mr. Ingersol to extend the maximum of stated. force to 22 guns, at the discretion of the executive) was ordered to a third reading to-morrow. our seamen. Doleful complaints are made in Great Bri Wednesday Nov. 9.-After the minor business had tain of the enterprize, gallantry and skill of been disposed of, Mr. Eppes reported a bill to proAs a sample of the terror they vide additional revenues &c. agreeably to the resolves have inflicted, insurance between England of the house, already noticed in detail and also and Ireland which used to be three-fourths of mending the act laying duties on distilled spirits so one per cent had risen to five per cent. We as to continue it, and pledging it on some other tax to be levied in lieu of it, for the punctual performance of the engagements of the United States, and for esta blishing a sinking fund, &c. The bill was com mitted. says that may exalt it to 15 before long. LORD HILL. Some rumors are afloat that lord Hill's expedition has been abandoned, the troops that were collected at Cork, &c. being dispersed-some The bill from the senate to authorize the fitting out of certain small armed vessels was passed without opposition. Progress was made in a good deal of other busi-sent to Holland. But we have no positive informa ness. Events of the Shar. MISCELLANEOUS. tion of this matter. Accounts from Bermuda of the 19th ult. say he was not soon expected. Cockburn, was at Bermuda, but it did not seem that any expedition was fitting out. THE INDIAN BOUNDARY, designed by the treaty of Greenville, (says the Albany Argus) commences at The Niagara frontier. We learn indi- lake Erie, at the mouth of the Cayahogia, runs south to the head waters of the Muskingum, thence to rectly, but we think the information may be fort Recovery on the Wabash, 98 miles W. by N. relied on, that the greater part of gen. Izard's from Cincinnati, thence to the Ohio river, and thence army had re-crossed the Niagara to Buffalo on a course parallel to and near that river, to the about the first inst. The remainder was yet Mississippi. The indian part embraces one third of at fort Eric, expected soon also to cross, as Ohio, and near the whole of four territories, and they had destroyed the outer works. No men-tv, mildness of climate and equality of surface, comprises a tract of country, which, from its fertilition is made of the enemy, nor have we heard Volney has denominated the future Flanders of distinctly of the late movements of our army. America. It contains by computation 220 millions We have nothing new from Sackett's harbor, of acres, more than one third of our territory before except that Brown's presence seems to make the accession of Louisiana, which, at two dollars it safe. The citizens of some of the neigh- per acre, the present price of the public lands, would boring countries had been called out en masse, independent of politcal considerations, therefore, produce a revenue to the government of 440,000,000. It has become very cold on this frontier, and the sine qua non of the British commissioners, if aca deep snow fell some days ago-the campaign ceded to, would deprive us and our posterity of one is probably closed. Every thing is quiet on of the most certain and permanent sources of revethe Champlain frontier. Our fleet was about to be laid up. It was reported the Bri-have thrown a very unusal quantity of specie into PUBLIC CREDIT. The circumstances of the war tish were preparing to build four frigates. the hands of the people to the eastward, and they NEWS. The Russian ship Hannibal, has are using the advantage for many undignified pur arrived at New York, in 50 days from Brc-poses Before the war, a silver dollar was more of men, with a full cargo of German goods Shea rarity in those parts than a half eagle was in the brings London dates to the 2d of September, middle states, and such will be the case again when trade resumes its wonted course. and Bremen papers of the 5th, but they conWe propose to say something more on this matter a little while tain nothing of importance, except in regard hence, and shew how those persons make a gain of to the internal regulations of the different Eu-injuring the public credit. ropean states. The following are the heads THE LOAN. We are proud to hear that the go of the news— Fue. vernment has already obtained on good terms, withA considerable number of ship wrights, &c. out public advertisement, the whole, or nearly the whole of the loan, which in consequence of the apwere to leave England for Canada. A gen-proach of the enemy to the city in August last, was eral belief prevailed in England that the ne- then only partly subscribed. -Nat. Int. gociation at Ghent was broken off; and it is CONNECTICUT. The legislature of this state, after said that Messrs. Bayard, Clay and Gallatin passing certain resolutions, (which shall be record would assemble at Brest on the 10th Oct. ed) has appointed seven delegates to meet those of to return home. This is probable enough. cember next, to consult what measures it may be Massachusetts, &c. in, convention at Hartford, in HeThe great European congress was to meet at expedient for those states to adopt, in the present Vienna, Sept. 8. The military establishments situation of the country, which shall not be inconsis of the several powers seem prepared for extent with the duty which they owe to the government of pected difficulties thereat. The emperor of United States. The resolve passed the house of reAustria continues Bonaparte's order of the presentatives-yeas 153. nays 36. The delegates are Iron Crown, himself Grand Master. Wel-His honor Chauncey Goodrich, hon. James Hillbouse, hon. John Treadwell, hon. Zephanial Swift, lington, with 40,000 mefi, is said to be in Bel- hon. Nathaniel Smith, hon. Galvin Goddard, how. gium. The idea has gone forth that Bonaparte Roger M. Sherman, BRITISH INFLUENCE." The following, said to be paper) a party of governor Cass's pet Indians left letter from Paris, appeared in the Boston Centinel Detroit for the purpose of making excursions on about two months ago; and the editor declared it was the.river Thames. After remaining in that neighfaithfully copied from the original which he had borhood some days, they collected and took prisonseen. It made a great noise at first, but hearing nothing of it since, we had consigned it to forgetful ness with the millions of similar tales that preceded it, long since dissolved into “thin air.” But accidently finding it among a parcel of scraps, we are induced to preserve the precious morsel to aid in the history of faction. When we first beheld it, the only thing that astonished us was-that something of the kind had not been published long ago!-as, immediately after the fall of Paris, several persons in the United States, hinte 1 [to lord Castlereagh] that such stuff might be profitably used here! We, therefore, expected a giant lie. If the charges be true-he is a villain of the most fisnished character that withhoids the proof-if they be false-what must we think of the desperation of the man that would palm such trash on the public! We are thoroughly advocates for the freedom of the press, yet as firmly fixed in the opinion that publishers should be made responsible for the caJammies they utter; and for this libel the editor ought to be brought before that senate which he accuses of the basest corruption. The letter is as follows "PARIS, MAY 26, 1814. ers forty-five of the British militia, among whom was one colonel. Having kept them a short time, these indians, animated by motives of humanity, permitted their prisoners to return to their homes, on their parole of honor not to appear in arms against the U. States or their allies until legally exchanged; at the same time taking care to detain the colonel as ⚫ a hostage for the faithful performance of the contract on the part of the enemy. We understand that the colonel is in Chilicothe! "NO PLEASING." The proposed national bank, but lately the grand desideratum of certain men, is now a dreadful thing. “Strike higher-strike lower.” -sid the culprit. MR. BAYARD. A report prevails that the vacant office of secretary of state is held to be offered to Mr. Bayard. We hope it is so, and that he may ac cep: it. He is an American. His return from Ġhent, we apprehend, may be soon expected; and we venture to say, from a personal knowledge of the sta mina of the gentleman, that no man in the United States will go further to resist the outrageous pretentions of the enemy than Mr. Bayard. LOUISIANA. We have encouraging accounts of the patriotic spirit of the people of Louisiana. Of the American population, by far the greater and mest efficient part, we had no doubt, but it appears also that the French are emulating them. JAMAICA, AUG. 27. G. Hibbert, Esq. has protes ed against the dangerous measure of employing American slaves in ou invasion of that country whichs ministers have denied all knowledge of, but admit a discretionary power in our commanders to bring off such as may assist our operations, a power which, we fear, will in some cases be extended farther than it ought. "The treaty is nearly concluded, and we shall once more see all the world in peace, excepting our own country-thanks to the wisdom of the demo-1 crats and the partizans of BONAPARTE! Since the war has been declared, he has not EXERCISED one single act of amity or friendship, either toward the nation or any individual. It is very well known by every one here who has connection with the government, that it was by bribery that the vote for the war was obtained. A gentleman employed in the office of the department of foreign affairs, told me Our West India committee have instructed our that he suw on the books the names of the senators brib- agent in England to represent to ministers the dised, and the sums paid each of them by SURRURIER. I advantages our colonies will labor under in compehope in ■ short time to be able to procure a copy of tition with the colonies of the continental powers as it, to send to you. The country was sold by ARM. to the continental markets. [The markets of the STRONG before he left Paris; and the war was de- United States would greatly benefit the British Istcided upon; and in consequence he was made secre- ands.] tary of war, the better to accomplish the diabolical system. I hope the events which have taken place in Europe will enlighten the American people, and shew them their true interest, and that they will have resolution and patriotism enough to dismiss from their councils men who have so basely betrayed their country and the confidence that was reposed in them by their fellow citizens. This is the first step towards making an honorable and durable peace, which must be the desire of every true Ame rican. THE STRANGER-The board of war of Massachu. setts purchased 39 of the 24 pounders, brought to Salem, in the prize ship Stranger. RHODE ISLAND. The legislature of this state, now in session, have appointed Messrs Ben. Haggard and Daniel Lyman and cols. Marston and Lloyd as their delegates to the "New-England convention." MILITARY. We understand (says the National Intelligencer) that captain Leonard, the officer who surrendered fort Niagara to the enemy last winter, has been exchanged and is now under arrest. He will be tried as soon as officers can be spared from field duties for that purpose. NAVAL. It is stated that two India ships have been captured by one of our privateers. for Canton since the war, had arrived there. All the American vessels that have sailed But were closely watched off the Chinese coast by the British, and were chiefly laid up. TRADE. We have the pleasure to observe the late arrival of several Baltimore schooners (merchant men) to and from the places of their destination. LICENSED VESSEL A letter from London, dated July 9 stys-The court of appeals have this day reversed the sentence of condemnation in the case of A number of the enemy have been made the Reward, Hill; and decreed ship and cargo to be prisoners in the petit guerre on the Eastern restored on payment of the expenses on the part of the crown, not the captors expenses. coast [The Reward above named, was a licensed vessel Copy of a letter from captain Porter to the that sailed from Salem in Oct. 1812, bound for Lisbon, with a cargo of flour, was taken into St. John's (B.) and condemned.] secretary of the NATY dated New York, Oct. 29, 1814 SIR-I have the pleasure to inform you that À GOOD ONE!-Some weeks ago, (says a Chilicothe the United States Fulton the First, was this per cent. stock of an equal amount to be delivered to the bank. 1835. Sec. 6. There shall be 25 directors to the bank an morning safely launched. No one has yet ventured to suggest an improvement that Sec. 5, creates the subscribers, their successors 'could be made in this vessel, and to use the and assigns, a body politic, with full powers, &c. words of the projector "I would not alter her if subject to the limitations in the succeeding sections it were in my power to do so." She promises to exist and have being until the 3d day of March fair to meet our most sanguine expectations, and I do not despair of being able to navigate in her from one extreme of our coast to the other. Her buoyancy astonishes every one; she now draws only eight feet three inches water, and her draft will be only ten feet with all her guns, machinery, stores and crew on board; the ease with which she can now be towed with a single steam boat, renders it cer tain that her velocity will be sufficiently great to answer every purpose, and the manner it is intended to secure her machinery from the gunner's shot leaves no apprehension for its safety. I shall use every exertion to prepare her for immediate service; her guns will soon be mounted, and I am assured by Mr. Fulton that her machinery will be in operation in about six weeks. nually appointed, viz. twenty by the stockholders, Sec. 11. Prohibits the bank from lending to the government of the United States at any time more than 300,000 or to the government of any particu lar state more than 50,000, or for the use of any foreign power, without express authority by law. Sec. 12, makes the notes of the bank receivable in all payments to the U. States, Sec. 13. If at any time an undue pressure for spewith a wilful intention of sinister design to injure the cie is made on the bank, either for exportation, or bank, the president of the United States may, on being duly informed thereof, direct suspension of the payments in specie temporily. Sec. 14, exempts the stock (but not the real estate) of the bank from taxation. Sec. 16. No new bank to be created during the existence of this; and grants powers to settle the affairs of the bank extended beyond the term of incorporation. Sec. 16. Whenever required, the corporation shall perform all the duties now transacted by commissioners of loans in the several states. The bill reported in the house of representatives, "to incorporate the subscribers to the bank of the United States of America," being too long for insertion in extenso, we have made the following abstract of its provisions for the information of our readers. Sec. 1. A bank of the United States of America shall be established, the capital stock to be fifty millions, divided into 100,000 shares of 500 dollars Extraordinary voyage. The Russian ship General each; subscriptions to be opened on the first Monday Suwarrow, now at Portsmouth, is about to proceed of at Boston, New-York, Philadelphia, Balti-on what may appear a most extraordinary voyage, more, Richmond, Charleston and Pittsburgh, to con- being none other than the completion of two military tinue oper one week, at the end of which time the and commercial establishments on the west coast of subscriptions are to be transmitted to the Philadel-North America. The Russian government have, for phia commissioners, who, if the total of subscription nearly ten years past, had a fort, with a few pieces exceeds thirty of the fifty, shall apportion the same of ordnance mounted on the island of Rodlak, in among the subscribers in a just and equal ratio, and 55, N. long 162, W. being the nearest point of the cause lists of the same to be returned to the re- American continent to their establishment, at Kamsspective commissioners, &c. chatka. Within these four years they have begun Sect. 2. Any individual or body politic may sub- to form another establishment, on the neck of land scribe any number of shares not exceeding 1000. Pay- called California, and this ship takes out ordnance ment to be made in the following manner: one fifth and stores of every description, to give it an appear. part in gold or silver coin of the United States; ance of military strength. The trade the Russians three fifth parts in the same, or in the stock of the carry on thither, which is very great, is wholly in 11,000,000 loan, or of any future loan; and one-fifth furs, for which article they find a lucrative market in part in gold or silver coin, or in treasury notes-and China, from whence they bring to Europe the proat the following times: at the time of subscribing, duce and manufactures of that country, and are en20 dollars in specie, and 200 more in stock, &c.abled, from their competition with each other, to within four months thereafter, the further sum of 40 dollars in specie, and 100 in specie or stock; in six months from the time of subscribing, 40 dollars in specie, and 100 dollars in stock. Sect. 3. At the time of subscription aforesaid the secretary of the treasury shall subscribe for the United States 20 millions of dollars in stock to bear 6 per cent. interest, redeemable in such sums and manner as the government shall deem expedient. Sec. 4. The secretary of the treasury may redeem the treasury notes so subscribed to the banks by six afford it to the European continent at a cheaper rate, than in this country. The General Suwarrow will also endeavour in the height of next summer, to discover a passage through Bhering's Straits, and, in a north westerly direction, to Archangel. A gentleman who is on board her declares, that on a former voyage of discovery, he was more than half way through the northern seas of Cape North to Archangel when the ship was stopped by the icethis adventure left only about 400 miles unexplored, to complete the circuit of the world.-London pap.. No. 11 of vol. VII.] BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1814. Hæc olim meminisse juvabit.—VIRGIL. [WHOLE NO. 167. Printed and published by H. NILES, South-st. next door to the Merchants' Coffee House, at $5 per ann Documents. A gentleman observed in a letter to the editor, some time ago-" Accept my thanks for the impartiality with which you furnish the documents;" face tiously adding" in this you seem so straight that, like the india's tree, you rather lean the other way,' -alluding to a greater apparent attention to insert the documents of the "federal states than those of the republican." The remark is probably just-if we have leaned on either side, it has been as insinuated. But this constant object has guided the editor as to the public papers of the several states-to give the preference to those that, from any circumstance, he apprehended would be most referred to: such for instance, as those of Massachusetts and Connecticut, inserted in the last and present number; and the proceedings of Rhode-island, on the same matters, to appear in our next-as also an editorial article of considerable length and statistical remark, on "THE NEW ENGLAND CONVENTION." litis, however, have been called into service by the commanding generals of the 3d and 4th military districts of the United States, a small detachment in August and the remainder in September. They are yet mostly in service. The patriotism displayed by a large number of uniform companies, who volun teered their services, and the alacrity and promptness with which those companies, as well as the detailed officers and soldiers, obeyed the call of their country; and the patience with which they have borne the hardships, and suffered the privations incident to a military life, entitle them to the highest respect and consideration. Care has been taken to pay to the non-commissioned officers, musicians, and privates, the extra allowance provided by the liberality of the legislature, as soon as it could be conveniently done after it be came due. Further provisions on that subject will claim the immediate attention of the legislature. It is to be presumed that the militia will not be detained in service longer than shall be rendered indis pensable by the movements of the enemy. Whatever the editor's private sentiments may be as to the shades of difference that divide honest fe- Although our militia system has carried us so far deralists from the honest republicans (with which dif. through the campaign with as little inconvenience ferences he never has knowingly interfered in this as could have been reasonably expected, yet expework)-the case is essentially changed when he has rience has pointed out some defects susceptible of to treat of factious jacobins that war against the con- correction. The uniforma volunteer companies have STITUTION, and appear ready to fight any body else become very important, and merit encouragement. than the enemy of their country- -a faction as con- The advances they have made in military acquiretemptible in numbers as for political depravity, but ments, together with their promptness to act on sudunfortunately self-placed at the head a great and den emergencies, render them peculiarly useful.— respectable party, which it leads, through the pride How far it will comport with the public interest to of opinion, step by step, to aid and comfort the ene-provide by a state law, military corps of more dumy; and ruin the United States, if permitted.-Onrability than is compatible with the nature of militia these, we should “frown indignantly," as Washington service, is submitted to your consideration, and specially directed and solemnly enjoined us to do-whether some addition ought not to be made to the and in the next and some subsequent numbers, the arms and other military equipments belonging to subject will be discussed with all the force of re-the state, are subjects worthy of your consideration. mark in our power. The WEEKLY REGISTER, undevoted to federalism or republicanism (as used for party designations)-will stand or fall, with the CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES. On this point we have no pretensions to neutrality-we are enemies to the enemies of the coNFEDERATE REPUBLIC. Legislature of New-Jersey. Gentlemen of the council, and During the recess of the legislature, changes have taken place in Europe, which, at first view, excited an apprehension of serious injury to this country. The success of the allies in their war with France, was productive of a peace, which, early in the spring, left to our enemy an immense unemployed military force. Great Britain did not fail to avail herself of the advantage which event placed in her power, by sending out large fleets and armies to aid the forces already here in the subjugation of America, expecting to create dismay and overwhelm the country by Gentlemen of the house of assembly. a sudden vigorous effort of military skill and discipSoon after the adjournment of the legislature, and line. In this expectation, by the interposition of in conformity to the joint resolution of both houses, Divine Providence, she has been disappointed. The I visited the sea coast, and the shores of Delaware bravery of our soldiers and seamen, the skill and bay and river, and proceeded to make such arrange. heroism of cur officers and commanders, deserve ments for the defence of the exposed parts as I con- the thanks and rewards of a grateful country.-Ameceive the resources placed at my disposal would rica withstood the shock with a firmness becoming justify me in doing. A considerable number of pieces freemen. The ferocious savages on our frontiers, of of field artillery have been taken from the interior, whose alliance Great Britain unblushingly boasts, and placed at proper positions, and confided to the and for whose afflictions she expresses a fraternal local militia, who have in some cases been formed sympathy, have atoned for their inhuman atrocities into special corps for the purpose. As many small by death, exile, or submission. The brilliant achiev arms as could be spared, have been disposed of in ments of our navy are daily adding new proofs of the same manner, and the whole furnished with am-the superior skill and intrepidity of the gallant hemunition. The events of the war have not made it necessary to call into service any portion of the militia on the authority of the state. Considerable bodies of miVOL. VII, roes on that element; while the slaughtered and discomfited armies of Britain, attest the valor of our troops, and heroic patriotism of the militia. The progress of the negociation of our commis sioners of peace, is such as was to be expected from in our power to place the independence of our counthe mordinate pride and injustice of the Brish mi-try on a foundation, that nothing short of Divine vennistry. To paralize the efforis of the nation, the geance can shake. Whatever opinions may have been British government made an insidious offer of peace, entertained as to the character of the war in its com-and therein invited commissioners to Europe. After mencement, it is undeniably at this time, purely a three months unnecessary delay,conditions are off. r- war of defence. It is no new thing that a war in its ed fit only to be accepted by a conquered people. progress may change its character-nothing is more It is well known that in the first stages of the con- cominon, and if any had doubts at first, they must troversy te enemy only assumed the dominion of now be convinced of the injustice of the enemy. The the sea, but she now claims the sovereignty of the British commissioners instead of discussing the realland. We are arrogantly required to dismantle our subjects in controversy between the two nations, set shops and demolish our fortifications, while the ene-up new, unheard of, and degrading demands on our my is to retain his own unimp ured, and to surrender national territory, so outrageously unjust and humipart of our erritory, with other humiliating condi- liating, that there is not a man to be found in our tions, and restrictions, too degrading to repeat. No country who does not spurn them; and one of the thing short of a base surrender of the dependence, most pernicious of these is given as a sine qua non. gloriously achieved by the patriots of the revolu Can it be doubted then that we are engaged in a war tion, will satisfy the pride, avarice, and ambition of for national defence, involving in its consequences the enemy. Long experience must at length con- the safety and independence of America? This being vince every reflecting man, that our rights cannot the case, it is impossible to contemplate any other be mamtained by negociation-that it is in vain to state of things, than an unanimous determination to reason with tyrants. The controversy must be set-prosecute the war with vigor, until at least these extled in the field-and the line of demarkation traced orbitant demands are relinquished, and our enemy by the sword. Duty imperiously calls upon us to disposed to listen to reasonable terms. stregthen the national arm for national defence, nor In every measure which you may adopt for the have we any cause to despond. We have an invinci- public interest, you may calculate on a ready and ble army, commanded by able generals, a gallant faithful co-operation on my part. navy, and spirited patriotic militia daily increasing WILLIAM S. PENNINGTON. Legislature of Connecticut. GOVERNOR'S SPEECH : in military skill. The enemy have been repulsed in New Jersey, October, 1814. Gentlemen of the council, Mr. speaker and house of representatives-The war in which the nation is unhappily involved, subjected this state to unusual embarrassments during the last campaign, and from a cause sufficiently known to the world. Other causes have augmented these embarrassments the present year. An unexplained and I may add unjustifiable attack upon the town of Stonington, followed by threats of the enemy to lay waste the sea-coast wher ever assailable, necessarily called into service nume. rous bodies of militia. The resolve of the general assembly equally just and liberal in its provisions, which directed the commander in chief to discharge from the treasury of the state the wages of such troops as might be employed at the request of the general government, in the event of a failure on the part of that government to pay them,has thus far been carried into effect. The personal sacrifices of our fellowThe enemies of American independence have yet citizens engaged in the service, although endured one hope left, arising from a supposed inability of with patience have been sensibly felt; whilst the pay our government to command the funds n cessary to and subsistence of so large a force with the incidental its operations-it is apprehended that this difficulty expenditures, it will be readily perceived must have will diminish as it is approached. If we look back borne heavil, upon the funds of the state. It was the for twenty years, we shall find that the wealth of the expectation of the legislature that the sums required country has increased beyond all calculation. Im for these objects would either be regularly supplied mense fortunes have been made by individuals, and in the first instance by the national government, or there is scarcely a man among us who has not dou-if advanced by the state, would be promptly reimbied his estate, and many have added to it four, six, bursed. I am compelled to inform you that this exand even ten-fold Cn any wise man feel a reluc-pectation is not fulfilled. Partial supplies were intance in parting with a small portion of this gain, for deed furnished by the war department. These howthe security of every thing dear to himself, his family ever did not commence with the campaign, and for and country? The government of a free enlightened a considerable time past they have been altogether prople, cannot be poor while its members are rich. withheld; particularly from that portion of our miliProperty is the proper subject of taxion. The burtary force called out at the request of the national then will not fail on the poor, but on the rich who executive, and at the moment employed in protecting are able to bear it. The natural resources of the the ships and other property of the United States. country are such as to command credit, and a few The pretensions set up to justify this transaction years of peace and commercial prosperity will reno-have never before been urged in this state. They vate the most disordered state of our finances. are in my judgment entirely incompatible with its Perseverance in national defence will every day put rights. eur country on higher and surer ground. It is now But although the promised support was withdrawn |