ITALY. The present population of Rome is 131,356-in 1816, 127,997. NETHERLANDS. the agricultural lands in the kingdom, subject to the payment of tithes, namely, 28,000,000, and valued or rented at 158. 20s. or 258. per statute acre, will be under 38. 5. in the pound at 15s. per acre, We have very distressing accounts of the state a little above 28. 6. in the pound at 20s. per acre, and a little above 2s. in the pound at 25s. per acre. of the German emigrants attempting to reach the Translated for the Columbian.-A German jour- United States through the ports of the Netherlands. nalist in the conclusion of his observations on the One ship with 500 on board, after being a considersuspension of the habeas corpus act in England-able time at sea, was forced back,-60 had died on says, “Tacitus remarks very correctly, that spies board of her while she was out. In another preand secret denunciations announce the fall of em- pared to sail, a destructive epedemic had broken pires. External splendor cannot impose on us; it out, and carried off many persons. There were is merely found where the people have ceased to be 700 at the Texel engaged to go to Philadelphia, but prevented by the want of means, and in great "The proud fleets of England may ride in tridistress, &c. Two vessels, crammed with these umph on every sea; their flag may wave on the unfortunate people, touched at St. Michael's, one of Ganges and on the high rocks of Malta and Gibral- the Azores, for supplies-one of them a Dutch brig, tar-the spirit of the great Chatham dwells not in had been out ninety-one days-during which she his successors, and it is spirit alone that constitutes had lost 40 passengers-the other had 400 on board,, but they were tolerably healthy. life. virtuous. "Before Augustus could establish his rule, the people had been accustomed to the sway of indivi duals. Let the Britons be once accustomed to the absence of their palladium, and it will not require a century to bury its memory in oblivion." FRANCE. It is stated that the king of France has issued an ordinance forbidding the export of grain. The prohibition is expected to continue throughout the year. SWEDEN. The interdiction of colonial produce, &c. in Sweden, has not prevented its use, but has raised the price-as it must be smuggled. The drinking of coffee being prohibited, it is now called soup, and eaten with a spoon. RUSSIA. The emperor, with more than 100 distinguished persons of his court, lately dined on the quarter deck of vice admiral Crown's ship at Cronstadt. Crown is a Scotchman-and second in command in the Russian navy. British writers, in many ways, manifest great jealousy at the power of Russia. Desbans and Chayoux have lately been shot at Paris, for some political offences. The latter when told he was to be divested of the insignia of the legion of honor, took his cross, rolled it up in the The emperor of Russia has transferred the scat ribband, and swallowed it! They requested that they might not be tied or bandaged, which was of government of Finland (a province wrested from granted-they joined their arms together, gave the Sweden some years ago) from Abo to Helsingfors word fire, and were instantly killed. They had been-which has a commodious harbor in the gulf of convicted of a plot to assassinate Monsieur and his Finland. son. GERMANY. Young Napoleon, it is said, when arrived at a Messrs. Comte and Dunoger, joint authors of the work entitled La Censeur European, have been proper age, will be created archbishop primate of condemned to a year's imprisonment, and a fine of Ratisbon, and arch chancellor of the Germanic em3000 francs each, for publishing the "Manuscript transmitted from St. Helena!" pire. PRUSSIA. A school for swimming has been established at The picture of David representing Cupid and Psyche, has been purchased by the Count of Som-Berlin. Each company of the body guards and grenadiers has a swimming master. It requires mariva, for 30,000 francs. only 15 days practice to acquire the art, and already more than a thousand soldiers have learned it. The person who pretends to the throne of France, as the son of Louis the 16th, at least performs his part well, and appears to have excited much sen sation in France. Ile is well supplied with money and lavishes it freely, demanding with great earnestness an interview with the duchess of Angoulome, or a public trial, to produce conviction that he is the true king of France. His pretensions have been considerably encouraged-but he is arrested, and will no doubt be confined in some secret place for life, if there is the shadow of a prospect that he really is what he pretends to be-another iron mask." Stocks-Sept 14, 3 per cents 66f. 65c. Sept. 25, 65f. 85c. In France, the duke of Feltre had resigned the office of minister of war, and marshal St. Cyr was appointed his successor; count Mole was appoint ed secretary of state in the marine department. The widow of count Penistowski has arrived at New-York. POLAND. Prince Radzivil, of Poland, who sometimes unites the elegance of southern taste with the barbarous pomp of Sarmatia, once entered Warsaw in his carriage, drawn by six white bears, taken in his own Lithuanian forests, and completely broken and richly harnessed for the purpose.-London paper. They write from Poland, that a forester, having heard that a reward of 500 crowns was offered to any person who would kill a wolf which was the terror of the neighborhood, resolved to obtain it. This furious animal, accustomed during the late campaigns, to live upon the dead bodies of soldiers, would not attack the flocks, but used to fly upon the shepherds and devour them. The forester took his child, only about two years old, and fastened it to a tree near his cottage, with a view to attract the animal, while he remained upon the watch with a musket. The wolf came, and was instantly killed; the infant sustained on injury, and the man claimed the reward.-ib. FLORIDA. There were eight large prizes, fully ladened with sugar, coffee, &c. at Amelia. One of them had on board 1000 boxes of segurs that had been made ex- Ru ian troops, destined to this obyc, is talked pressly for the use of the "adored" Ferdinand, of, and this last calamity that can befar those unforThe armed vessels there on the 11th inst. were-tunate regions is confidently anticipated. A <xthe brig American Libra, of 3 guns; and the San pedition of Spanish troops, to the amount of 15 or Joseph, of 6 guns, belonging to the government-20,000, is likewise preparing. [We venture the pi and the private armed vessels American Congress, nion, that unless England is a party in the affair, of 12 guns; the Morgiania, of 18; and the Republi-that she will not per nit Russian troops to be sent can of 2;-two others were fitting out. McGregor to Spanish America.] and the infamous Woodbine have arrived at New Providence from Amelia. [We have rarely seen a more spirited and feeling article than the following--and its glorious merit is, that the expected attack was made upon Margarita and resisted as promised-to the complete discomfiture of the bloody Merillo, and his "adored" king.] Our latest accounts from this island report, that the civil and military authorities are literally at “daggers points"-being actually in arms against each other. There is an "American party" and a "French party"-Habbard, as the civil governor, is at the head of the former, and Aury, as command-FROM THE CURRACOA COURANT of 13TH SEPTEMBER: ing the military, of the other. Battle between Manifesto to an Impartial World. them was expected-and report adds that Aury, Since God created the universe, or this huge with his fleet, was actually blockading the island. abode of mortals, from which period we reckon an A Com. Champlin was however expected with interval of more than six thousand years, there have four sail, and it was supposed would give the pre- been revolutions which have afflicted it with the ponderance to Hubbard's party. destruction of the human species. These particulars are fully confirmed-but Venezuela occupies the last page in this dismal the affair at Amelia has lost its interest with us, history. On the 19th April, of the year 1810, she and seems to be nothing else than a semi-piratical tuned the sacred hymn of her emancipation, and business. We should be glad if the United States among remarkable periods, she struggles against force in that quarter was immediately strenghten- the strongest concussions to obtain it. ed. "SPANISH AMERICA. The London Courier proposes that Spain should acknowledge the independence of the South Ame ricans, on condition that they would accept a prince from another branch of the house of Spain for their sovereign-England and the allied powers, generally, to guarantee the fulfilment of the terms thus granted. Glorious journies-Brilliant and distinguished conflicts are the most irrefragable proofs of Veneznelian valor. The island of Margarita, one of the principal and complete parts of the confederated states, reared likewise the standard of honor, and walked upon the tracks of her fellow-citizens. On the 4th of May of that same year, he despos ed with the greatest moderation the Spanish comA Buenos Ayrean privateer said to be called the mander; the same who at the entrance of MontePorpoise, of 7 guns and 86 men, lately overhauled verde, in Caracas, had been commissioned to af a British vessel and plundered her of several arti- flict in the prisons of Puerto Cabello, among other cles. A person on board the latter remonstrating Americans, the natives of Margarita. against it as downright piracy, was retorted upon Carthagena supported the cause of Venezuela in by a reference to the plunderings of the Americans the year 1813-and a leader chosen by the suffraby the British under their orders in council-a cut-ges of the people, marched forward to break asunting reproof and well earned. The Porpoise is own-der the chains of his oppressed brethren. ed in Buenos Ayres, and commanded by a native They all blessed the work of their liberator, but said to be called Tucuman-who had a few days in opening a new campaign, this same people was before plundered an English vessel and then sunk doomed again to suffer mournful vicissitudes;— ber. their unfortunate emigration, witnessed by the From Havana, under date of Sept. 21, we learn windward islands, presents one of the most melan. that in an official account printed in the city of Mex-choly pictures of honest families breathing by the ico, 12th August, it is stated that Mina, Borja and mercy of foreign nations, whose generosity is stampMoreno, are completely besieged in Comanja, and ed in the heart of every good American. that Navarre had already taken from them a small If Providence, casting an eye of compassion on fort that protected the only water they had to de- their sufferings, should one day grant them the pend upon. [We very well know what a "Spanish of well-deserved chart of their liberty, that they may ficial account" is.] have a government of their own to secure and pro tect the sacred rights of man, they shall by distinguished benefits requite the religious hospitality, which has been afforded to them by these friendly colonies. An article under the head of Ghent, 1st Sept. says; Many vessels of war and transports have sailed from different ports of France for Spain, to be employed in an expedition to America. The Ghent papers adds-if the government does The circle of their revolution is not yet closed. not send men, it is because it would be disagreeable This furious volcano is still emitting dreadful flames to the nation, and it is feared they would join the -The Independents are ambitious of their liberty insurgents. -they demand to hold a seat among nations;No doubt the Spanish ambassadors at the differ-death cannot discourage them-they look upon him ent courts of Europe, are endeavouring to aid their as a relief from ignominy. country-and perhaps they make remarks unfavora ble to the U. States. The "church" and a bull feast!-The government of Havana have granted an extraordinary bull feast for the benefit of the convent of St. Juan de Dias. Notwithstanding these liberal ideas, there are degenerated Americans, who stooping servilely be. fore the false idols of Iberia, have caused innume rable evils to the soil which gave them birth: Against these only are directed the pointed steel Liverpool Sept. 12.-The court of Spain entertains of the freemen-their names are, by an unanimous great hopes that Russia will assist in the subjuga- voice, erased from the number of beings who beaution of the American colonies. An inundation of tify nature. RESULT OF THE LATE ELECTION IN NEW-JERSEY. To conquer or die is the alternative of the chil-] dren of the Great Columbia; although struck by a panic, some of the eastern people, have lately separated from the coalition, while Margarita, amid the Bergen, hazards of war, looked up to them for a brave de- Essex, fence of their country. Morris, The city of Cariaco fell, in a manner not to be Sussex, conceived, and her disorders may infect the adja. Somerset, cent countries. To preserve that union, on which Hunterdon, so highly depends the safety of the states, Marga- Middlesex, rita received in her bosom the supreme government Monmouth, of Venezuela, convoked by Gen. Marino-but on Burlington, the 31st of May last, twelve days after its establish-Gloucester, ment, it withdrew from Margarita, and in our squad-Salem ron proceded towards Maturin; and the island Cumberland Auctuating alone, in the middle of dangers, block-Cape May, aded at that time by two corvettes and five brigs, and threatened by a fresh naval force, far from desponding, confirmed the oath of the 17th Nov. when with only fourteen muskets, she defeated in 10 pitched battles, the formidable hosts of Gen. Morillo. Three thousand Republicans, whom the world has admired for their bravery, are this day with arms in their hands, determined to repel with undaunted vigor the attacks of tyranny. 413003 coo 3 Making a republican majority of thirteen in jointmeeting. A court martial, consisting of the following officers is assembled at West Point to investigate the late disturbance at that post and for the trial of capt. Partridge Major general SCOTT, president. Members.-Col. J. R. Fenwick, col. G. E. Mitchell, col. H. Leavenworth, col. H. Atkinson, col T. S. Jessup, It. col. J. G. Totten, major B. Birdsall, major A. S. Brooks. R. H. Winder, judge advocate. Margarita will be reduced to ashes, but she shall not be enslaved-The enemy bave sworn her destruction, and it appears that she will soon have to walk through the glorious field of Mars. She calls to the unprejudiced nations, once more to fix their Another gone!-Died on Friday morning, the 24th eyes upon her, and to be the spectators of this new and interesting scene, which shall not less excite Oct. at 2 o'clock, col. Nathaniel Ramsay, of Baltitheir admiration, than that which had diffused fear, more, who in the revolutionary war distinguished terror, and confusion among those who swore to en-himself, as a brave, meritorious and humane officer, He was loved and esteemed by all the army, partithrall her. Great and Generous Nations! Suffer not the pha.cularly by that great, good and discerning man, gelanxes of our invaders to complete their baneful neral Washington. purposes to destroy the peaceful inhabitants of At the battle of Monmouth, when our army was Margarita. Have compassion, ye men of the pre-pressed, by the enemy advancing rapidly, general sent age, on a small city which has given to the Washington asked for an officer; col. Ramsey preworld sublime lessons of civic virtues, and if by sented himself-the general took him by the hand your generosity, she should be enabled to stand and said if you can stop the British ten minutes, this glorious trial, she swears before heaven and (till I form) you will save my army. Col. Ramsay earth, that the wise and valorous Greece, were it answered, I will stop them or fall. He advanced now to exist in the meridian of its former glory, with his party, engaged and kept them in check for which had attracted the admiration of the world, half an hour, nor did he retreat until the enemy and it should doubtless envy the great sacrifices which his troops were mingled, and at last in the rear of the illustrious defenders of Margarita have been his troops, fighting his way, sword in hand, fell known to offer at the hallowed shrine of liberty, pierced with many wounds, in sight of both armies erected by the new World in the nineteenth Cen-add to this he was one of the best husbands, faMargarita, 19th June, 1817. tury. CHRONICLE. The laying of the keel of a 74 gun ship has been commenced at Norfolk. thers and friends in the world; and will long be lamented by his neighbors, and all who knew him. Also died, at the Warm Springs of Virginia, Col. John Mercer, of Fredericksburg, son of the gallant General Mercer who fell at Princeton, in the revolutionary contest. Col. M. was educated at the Capt. Morris, being transferred from the Congress public expense, by the state of Virginia, at Princeto the Java frigate, is succeeded in the command ton, near the spot where his father fell, in testimoof the f rmer by capt. Downes, of the sloop Ontario. ny of its respect for his memory. Of the deceased Dr. THOMAS COOPER has been unanimously elect-it is said "Virginia would not boast of a better man, ed professor of Chemistry and natural philosophy, or a patriot more firm and unchangeable. His in William and Mary college, Virginia, vice Dr. head was filled with every science; his heart reJones, resigned. plete with every virtue.” A petition is to be presented to the next legisla. Sickness. The number of deaths in Charleston, ture of Virginia, praying for a law to incorporate a (S. C.) from the first of October, 1816, to the 1st of trading company under the title of "The Richmond October, 1817, agreeably to the report of the city East India Company." inspector, was 1249; of which 623 were during the Vermont.-Gov. Galusha is re-elected governor of months of July, August and September-232 being this state by a majority of 6,326 votes. of the yellow fever. The deaths at New-Orleans from the 25th of His address in our next. Pennsylvania election.-We have not yet received August to the 3d of September, inclusive, amountthe official account of the late election for governed to 100-being an average for that period of 10 a or in Pennsylvania. The majority for Mr. Findlay day. will be less than we expected from 6,800 to 7,200. The Board of health at New-Orleans, report 80 deaths in that city and suburbs for one week, viz: January February March April -May June Catholics. Protestante. 7 74 67 24 74 17 Those who have died at the Charity hospital are not counted: but it is known that during the month of August the number amounted to 73. quaintance with every thing, were observed not without surprise and wonder, and do honor to the nation to which they belong. Their vessels were well found, fast sailors, and as neat as they were well built." The sea serpent that lately visited Gloucester, &c. about which so much has been said in the news papers, is supposed to have been in Long Island sound, on the 5th ult-moving rapidly, at the rate of a mile in a minute, and shewing what was thought to be from 40 to 50 feet of his back above water. We have seen a colored print which is said to be a correct representation of this animal: it is truly terrific. Incledon, for many years the pride of the British stage as its first singer, is performing at New York, with the unbounded applause which his great talents in his line seem justly to merit. The effect of the ballad "Black eye'd Susan," as sung by him, is spokA letter from New-Orleans of the 28th ult. re-en of as astonishing. Among other of his songs is ceived in New-York, states, that the fever in that the following, composed expressly for him before city was abating among the Americans, but that he left England, by Mr. Cory, and set to music by the creoles still suffered by its ravages. The most Bishop-it was received with thundering approbaexhorbitant charges have been exacted for services tion, and tumultuously encored. rendered the unhappy victims of this fatal malady.] Attendance was charged at the extravagant rate of $9 a day-$25 for a rough unplained cofan-and S8 for the use of the hearse. These excessive extortions are a disgrace to humanity. A dangerous malady prevailed at Natchez about the end of last month. In an official notice of the When first infant liberty dropp'd upon earth, selectmen of the town, we find it stated, that it is The mountains and forests then cradled her birth, not believed that people can safely inhabit or fre-Deck'd by nature she dwelt among savages wild, quent the city before frost; and those whose avoca- Whilst numerous nations adopted the child; cations will admit of it, are advised to remove and Her mind was for ages as dark as the night, keep out of town, until Providence shall please to Her form unadorn'd, wander'd naked to sight, bestow that desirable change of weather. The She in huts and in colleges only was found, meeting of the new legislature is, in consequence, Reposing at eve, on her grass clothed ground. by a proclamation of the governor, changed from Natchez to Washington; at which place the legis. But banish'd and spurn'd by a profligate race, lature met on Monday the 6th Oct. Nat. Int. Long time she conceal'd both her grief and dis Judicious appointment.-We observe, with plea- grace, sure, that major Jonathan Kealsley, who lost a leg Till beaming forth glory, great Washington's star, in the late war, gallantly fighting in defence of bis Recall'd the bright goddess from regions afar, country, has been appointed collector of the reve- Columbia hail'd her, delighted to see. nue of the United States, for the Harrisburg dis-Men firm to their land, and resolv'd to be free: Lanc. Intell. Then in Columbia forever may liberty reign, trict. Our squadron in the Mediterranean. "The Ameri-United, the states, and the pride of the main. cans have a fleet in the Mediterranean. It was, when The Sinking Fund-The secretary of the United the last accounts came away, cruizing off Leghorn. States treasury, has given official notice, that the The commander was on board the Washington, an commissioners of the sinking fund have determined 86 gun ship, with a crew of 780 men. We believe, "that the provisions of the act entitiled an act says the Catholic official paper, it would be difficult to provide for the redemption of the public debt," for any one vessel in the world to take her. This should be carried into effect as far as the same is the first vessel of her class the Americans have. The Independence and Franklin are of the same size, &c.] Sue bears the name of one of the great est men that the sun ever shone upon. He found his country a pitiful province of Britain, and left her-Oh, glorious destiny!—an independent nation! Dublin Chronicle. might be practicable; and that, in pursuance of the said resolution, Richard Smith, cashier of the office of discount and deposit at Washington, has been appointed agent, under the superintendance of the secretary of the treasury, to make purchases of stock of the United States, within the limits prescribed by law; and to whom all persons desirous of disposing of their stock, will make application." [Com. Adv. There was a report in circulation at New-Orleans, of Lord Cochran's arrival off Applachicola, with a frigate and other armed vessels; and it was said that his lordship meditated an attack on Pensacola. The Diario di Roma, of August, last says--"For the first time has appeared in these seas, passing from Leghorn, an American squadron, which has been off our port for several days, but has since sailed for Naples. We remarked the uncommon good appearance of these ships. A very exact military discipline, a perfect knowledge of naval af fairs, and of navigation, appeared in every thing, Their spring-locks combined ease, simplicity, and A vessel supposed to be bound for the Oronoke, instant effect, and were equally admirable in their with several passengers (British officers) on board, fire arms and in pistols, and multiplied their dis-and laden with supplies, has been detained at Puila, charges at pleasure. The exercise, activity and delphia:-the passengers have been committed to readiness of their mariners, and their perfect ac-prison! NEW SERIES. No 11-Vor.1] BALTIMORE, NOVEM. 8, 1817. [No. 11 - VOL XIII WHOLE NO.323 THE PAST-THE PRESENT-FOR THE FUTURE. PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY H. NILES, AT $5 PER ANNUM, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Hydraulic Machines. The genius of our countrymen every day furnishes something to subserve the public con ing any thing that may promote their fortunes and raise them in the estimation of their countrymen---and, happily, they are not so closely venience and advance the public prosperity.* pressed by bodily labor,for present necessities; All that the plodding German can contrive---as to prevent exertions for future profit. The "National Messenger," published at the quick-sighted Frenchman jump upon, or pro the persevering Englishman perfect, seems to Georgetown, Col. notices a machine used there be found in the American character. Genius by which the channel of the river has been has its full play, and enterprize and industry deepened from 7 to 14 feet, at a very small their natural inducements in the United States, comparative expense; and the mayo, John in the general hope of the people to arrive at Peter, esq. has certified his approbation of it. It is known, perhaps, to but few persons in independence; and every man follows the fession that pleases him best. The free Ame- Baltimore that a machine, lately invented by rican "takes a trip to the South-Seas,' or estab- Mr. Samuel Davis, in which also Mr. Christian lishes a manufactory of "Boston-China," at Slemmer is a joint proprieto, has been opewill, and locates himself where he likes, not rating for some time, in McClure's dock, in being driven, like a blind-horse in a mill, as is this city. The bottom of this dock is composed the case of artists and workmen in the old of gravel and rock, or stones, from the smallest world. He always looks to an improvement of size to 4 or 500lbs. weight, knit together and his condition, and calculates on future wealth--- cemented in many places as though it were because the avenues to it are opened by tem- paved---it was a part of what had been called perance, frugality and application. Unlike the "gravelly bar;" and the machines, heretofore European laborer, he never brings his mind to successfully used to deepen our basin, could settle in the opinion that while he is able to make no impression upon it. The importance work he shall live just as he does, and at last of giving it a depth of eight feet, for the admisfind a refuge in the poor-house. It is in these sion of craft, had suggested to the holders of simple, but exceedingly important facts, that property upon it the very expensive, if prac we find persons amongst us capable of attempt- ticable, plan of damming out the water and laying the bottom bare. But the machine just mentioned is very rapidly effecting it, and on *A few weeks since we had a pompous account moderate terms. It consists of a wheel, 14 in the English papers, which, of course, was copied into many in the United States, stating that for a feet in diameter, furnished with iron scoops, large wager, of 500 or 1000 guineas, I believe, a well shod with iron, which break through the sufficient quantity of wool had been taken from the surface of the ground and cast the mud, stones, sheeps back, and completely manufactured into a &c. into as many apartments or depositories in eoat, in the space of thirteen hours and twenty minutes the wheel, which are opened and closed by a -and sir Jolin Somebody had put it on and marche about among the wondering multitude to shew it. small boy as the wheel passes round, and their Well-Messrs. Buck, Brewster & Co. managers of contents discharged, by an inclined plain, into the Ontario manufactory, at Manchester, hearing of a scow lying alongside of it. Being raised and this, and considering the perfection of their own lowered at pleasure, this wheel of 14 feet diamachinery and the skill of their workmen, engaged meter, has made the dock eight feet deep, so far 10 do all that had been done as above, except the shearing of the fleece (only ten minutes' work) in as the work is considered completed. It is less time-and they did do it. The wool passed put in motion by the labor of three men, and through all its usual operations until it became a has scooped up and raised stones supposed to finished cloth, which was then cut out and made weigh 500lbs. The e appears no difficulty in into a coat, that well-fitted the person for whom believing that a wheel of 100 feet in diameter it was designed, in the space of nine hours and fif might be made, if required, and furnished with teen minutes, exactly. The proprietors of this fatory will engage to make a coat of elegant superfine scoops that would raise very large rocks, if necessary---but a wheel of 70 feet would give a broad cloth, in twelve hours. Now, where is this "Manchester?"-In Ontario depth of forty, which is more than is wanted county, in the state of New York. But Mr. Spaf- any where in our harbors, or at their entrances. ford's very minute and very valuable Gazetteer of With one of these wheels, and their cost is that state, published in the latter part of the year not great, the bars and shoals at the mouths 1813, does not mention such a place. The village and in many of our rivers, might be easily res is, perhaps, about three years old-And as to the great and populous county of Ontario-it was a wil moved, and the objections that exist to some of them, as places for naval depots, be obviated derness, the habitation of the Indian, in 1791. for a trifling expense. Wooden ware-"tubs and piggins." Vor XIIK -11. |