ABSTRACT---continued. REGISTERED. ENROLLED & LICENSED.(LICENSED UNDER 20 T's Aggregate Permanent. Temporary. Permanent.[Temporary coas. trade cod fishery, each district tonnage of 708,165 30 101,559 40 520,815 56 14,982 59 43,571 6210,816 791,399,911 41 Treasury department, Register's office, January 13th, 1819, RECAPITULATION Of the tonnage of the United States, for the year 1817. The aggregate amount of the tonnage of the United States, on the 31st December, 1817; is stated at Whereof Permanent registered tonnage 1,399,911 41 376 39 : 50 81 7,627 83 65 09 : : 446 09 1,305 30 : : : 129, 45 : : 214 59 Temporary do. do. 708,165 30 809,724 79 520,815 56 14,982 59. *535,798 20 Foreign Articles. GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND, The British government has raised a new loan of twelve millions. Messrs. Rothchild and Co. having bid 624. 18s. and 8d. obtained the loan. [That is 621. 18s and 8d. in bank bills, exchequer bills, or other stocks, for 1001. of the new stock.] The other biddings were, by Reid, Irving and Co. 657. 10s. and by Ricardo and Co. 651. 2s. and 6d. The following is given as the apportionment of the Waterloo prize money granted by parliament: -To the duke of Wellington, commander in chief, 60,000 pounds; to each general officer 1,2504; to each field officer, 4201; to each captain, 907; to each subaltern, 331; to each sergeant, 197; and to each rank and file, 2/ 108. It is said, that the duke of Wellington is about to proceed to Stockholm, on a mission of an important nature. These resolutions were ordered to lie on the table. Foreign service. In the British house of commons, on the 2d of June, the motion of the attorney general for preventing British subjects from entering the service of the patriots in South America, was carried by a ministerial majority of 13. During the debate sir Robert Wilson said,-after enumerating many cases of persons as well British as others, serving belligerents without implicating the countries which they belonged to-"Was the house prepared to give a new interpretation to the laws of nations, which would have the effect of inAnother! The dutchess of Cumberland has fur-ducing foreign governments to exercise the same nished John Bull with another little boy-to keep restriction, and in the end, deprive this country of up a stock of masters for him. We believe this is the assistance, the value of which it had previously the fourth "royal birth" since the decease of the experienced? In the year 1756, we subsidized corps princess Charlotte. What an effort! of Russians and Hessians, without considering that The wife of the prince regent has sold her seat we engaged their governments in our quarrel. It at Cosmo, and was about to reside at Rome. has been the practice of the Swiss to hire themMrs. Siddons lately appeared at Covent Garden selves out to adverse armies. But then it was said theatre, in the part of Lady Randolph, for the bene-America had adopted an opposite principle. For fit of Mr. C. Kemble. She was received by all the America he felt sincere affection; he cherished her When, in the play, Douglas as the impregnable fortress of human freedom, with her gates ever open to afford a refuge and a resting place to the persecuted and oppressed. But he was not blinded by his attachment when he saw an attempt to separate freedom from justice. Could the house forget, that from the United States the people of South America had received, heretofore, audience standing up! asks "But did my sire surpass the rest of men, "As thou excellest all of womankind?" a burst of applause ensued, which continued for some time without intermission. 12001. sterling have been offered to her to play three nights, and refused. She is considered as hav-the most active assistance? There was built the first ing left the stage. Fashionable extravagance.-Leghorn hats for the Padies, were selling in London for 30 guineas (about $140) at our last dates. vessel on which the flag of independence was hoisted. From thence the South Americans had obtained the two finest frigates in their service.-North America had sent commissioners, not to negociate The navy. It appears by debates in parliament South American Independence, but to give a chathat the allowance of men for the navy is 14,000 sea-racter to their governments; seeing which, Spain had inen and 6000 mar nes. An attempt to reduce the interfered, and purchased the forbearance of the Unitcost of their management, by dismissing certain of-ed States by the cession of Florida. It was dangerous ficers, failed. 2,455,3184, was voted for the ordina- to be a prophet on political events, but he would ry expenses of the navy-1,631,628 for repairs, &c. hazard an assertion, that after Florida had been occu 419,319 for garrisons on foreign stations-486,198 pied by the population of the United States, they would for dock-yards,-284,321 for the transport depart-demand Cuba, and would obtain it. By intrigue and intimidation, they would ultimately extend her agSupplies. On the 2nd of June, the house of com-grandizement to Mexico, push their frontiers from mons having resolved itselfinto a committee of supply, the chancellor of the exchequer proceeded to read his financial resolutions, of which the following was the outline: ment. the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean, and in the end laugh at Great Britain as the dupe of their artifice. It was impossible that such a bill should pass-a bill that met a man on his return, though covered with laurels, or which was more to be prized, blessed with the benediction of millions, with fine and imprisonment, at the mercy of a worthless mercenary infor mer.-Either such men must remain forever in ex That since the termination of the war in 1815, taxes to the amount of 7.18,000,000 had been repealed. That in the year 1817, the exchequers of Great Britain and Ireland were consolidated. That the revenue of Ireland amounts to 1.4,500,000 That its expenditure was 6,300,000 The following is the manner in which the addiLeaving an excess of expenditure, for tional taxes is proposed to be raised; which provision was to be made of 1,800,000 Consolidation of the customs, including That the supplies of the year may be estimated at. the duty on wool 20,500,000 The increased duty on malt That the excess of the revenue applicable to meet the supply was That the deficiency to be raised by loan 1500,000 1,400,000 on British spirits 500,000 7,000,000 on tobacco 13,500,000 130,000 3,000 That the amount of the sinking fund, which on coffee and cocoa on pepper ile, or return with no other prospect than a British | "The journeymen weavers of Carlisle and neigh jail. It was a bill not called for by the rights of borhood, beg to call the attention of the public to neutrality, which humanity rejected, and policy the following simple truths. We are now arrived condemned. It was a bill hostile to every feeling of to a pitch of wretchedness and misery, such, we sin. Aberty-in favor of Ferdinand; and of which he had cerely believe, as never existed in any country in said, that reprobation was exhausted. He conclud-time of profound peace, except visited by a naturs! ed with moving, as an amendment, that the bill be famine. We are a powerful people, and yet we read a second time that day six months." want strength-we are an industrious people, and yet we want bread; whatever the cause may be we will not at this moment pretend to determine, but State of the British army. A return of the fixed regimental peace establishment of the army, exclusive of the regiments of cavalry and infantry serv-the effects are dreadful to be contemplated, and g in India. CAVALRY. Two regiments of life guards, each regiment consisting of eight troops of 344 rank and file, and 273 horses, Royal regiment of horse guards, eight troops, 688 344 still more horrible to experience. Only for a moment let any rational and reasonable being amongst Rank and file. Horses. you say it to his own heart, and there, at the tribunal of that principle that dictates between right and wrong, imagine us, if he can, laboring in a place peculiarly unwholesome, from its closeness and 546 damps, where the air is impregnated with noxious matter, so that what we inhale is little better than a 273 fætid gas; which, though inseparable from the nature 340 of the work itself, is nevertheless a particular aggravation of our misery; and all this for a reward of a shilling a day, and fed chiefly on potatoes, the proper food only for hogs; yet our miserable halffamished children wait with anxious desire for their scanty morsel of these provisions, and the fond mo120 ther, last of all to complain, summoning all her re solution together to hide the poignancy of her grief 6739 from her almost disconsolate partner; her child per haps at her breast, feebly sucking that nourishment that nature almost refuses to bestow." 1st. dragoon guard, ten troops, Royal waggon train, two troops, Total, FOOT GUARDS. First or grenadier regiment, 3 battalions, 32 companies of 80 rank and file, per company, Coldstream and third regiments, -7360 8954 2560 two battalions each, 40 companies, of 80 rank and file per company, 3800 54,600 480 5460 69,594 PALMERSTON. A report about the king's death has caused the publication of a bulletin, stating that he is quiet, in good health, but without any change in his disorder. ́ FRANCE. In many parts of France, the rich prospects of a bountiful harvest have been totally destroyed by hail storms. In no less than 60 adjacent communes the labor of the husbandman-corn, wine, and fruit trees, is said to be wholly lost. The great tomb building for Massena is nearly completed-it will only bear this inscription"Massena died the 4th of April, 1817.” It is said, that "in the French chamber of deputies, M. de Villeveque lately expressed his wish that Hayti might be restored to its ancient dynasty; and contended, that a naval blockade would awe those "arrogant chiefs" who were hostile to the measure. The minister of marine replied,that the pending negociations with St. Domingo were of so delicate a character, that they ought to be cautious of interfering with them. Upwards of one thousand schools of mutual instruction are at present in complete operation in France. The minister of war has adopted such measures as will enable the army generally to partake of its benefits. Already 30,000 soldiers, by a prompt and sure mode of instruction, are repairing The Dumfries Journal, of April 20th, states-the consequences of lost time in their youth. The that four vessels have sailed since our last for Ame-societies of Paris and London carry on an active corrica, with passengers. ¡hey are mostly of the low-respondence, and are incessantly employed in ren, er order of society, either connected with agricul-dering education more common and more easily ture or laborers, and some of them paupers, from the attainable. North of England, for whom the overseers of the parish Gen. Vandamme, who went out in the Comet, from pay the passage!" New York, has been put under arrest at Havre, but Sir Thomas Lawrence has gone to Rome, to exe-the municipal authorities have allowed him the use cute a full length portrait of Pope Pius VII. of the city for his prison, until the determination of the government should be known. Much disturbance is caused by refractory weavers at Carlisle, seeking wages enough to keep them from starving. Their demands are said to be reasonable, yet they had not been acceded to. They have generally left off work, and appealed to the public feeling in an address, a part of which we insert to shew the condition of this people→→ NAPOLEON BONAPARTE. The rev. Mr. Ormsby in his visit to Aix-la-Chapelle, gives us the following:-"On my return from the splendid sight (the grand review of the allied troops at Valenciennes) I was accompanied by an old Frenchman. After expressing his admiration and astonishment, he remarked, with a sardonic | terior splendor of the royal palace of St.Petersburg. smile, that this was a proud day for Bonaparte. One of the state rooms is now completely covering was at a loss to understand his meaning, when he with highly polished tortoise-shell, tastefully fixed on continued-" The sovereigns are magnanimous-the walls with silver-headed studs, and bordered your general, the greatest captain of the age-the with ornaments of solid silver mouldings. armies the finest the world ever saw-and yet they are so much afraid of that one man, that they chain him upon a barren rock, lest he should defeat them all." London Paper. SPAIN. It is reported, that the king of Spain is soon to marry the princess Maria, a niece of the king of Saxony. A valuable diamond, estimated at 100,000 francs, was lately found in a field near Vittoria, supposed to have belonged to Joseph Bonaparte, and lost by him there. A letter from Cadiz, intimates that our affairs were not going on well at the court of Madrid, and that a war with the United States was talked of. It is likely that Ferdinand will make a pretty job of his concerns with us. GERMANY. The emperor of Austria has granted a pension of 500 florins to the widow of Hoffer, the celebrated Tyrolese chieftain, and one of 200 florins to each of his four daughters, with a promise of 500 florins on their marriage. Hoffer s son is to be placed in an Inn, at the public expense. It is stated in the continental journals, that in Magdeburg more than 300 families have entered into a reciprocal engagement, on their word of honor, not to take off their hats in saluting, but merely to imitate the military mode of raising the right hand to the head. Another association in the same city, has invited, by circular addresses, the whole world, and particularly the ladies to renounce in future all articles of fashion and luxury. PRUSSIA. "His majesty" of Prussia has tumbled down, ⚫ bruised his face, and broken the bridge of his nosebut no "serious consequences" where expected. An article from Berlin says "The government is endeavoring to establish as much as possible, a direct commercial intercourse with the United States of North America, for which purpose several Prussian consuls have been appointed for the American sea ports." SWEDEN. Stockholm, May 24,-"If we may credit the rumors in circulation, a considerable body of troops is assembling in the environs of Petersburg. With regard to our own military establishment it is at its effective height, and we cannot see how it can be augmented. It is said, that in Denmark, all the mi litary absent on leave, or furlough, have been rêcalled. "Other reports, which we do not guarantee any more than the above, notice an invitation made to the prince regent by a great continental power to form a strong camp upon the Elbe, which is to be in communication with a neighboring state. RUSSIA. The Russian government is trying to negociate a loan of ten millions, in London. THE PLAGUE. This dreadful disease is said to prevail at Malta. TURKEY. The latter part of April there were several bloody contests at Constantinople between the Janissaries and other troops in that capital-and tranquility was not perfectly restored at the last dates. Pacha Oglou's head has been placed on one of the gate posts of the palace. A part of Scutari has been destroyed by fire. The present Pacha of Egypt is incessant in his ef forts to increase the prosperity of that fine country. A bank and insurance company is established at Alexandria- the great canal is to be restored-and much encouragement is offered to agriculture. SOUTH AMERICA. A letter from Petersburg says-"Many persons, who pretend to be well informed, continue to as- We have the particulars of the capture of the sert, that our august sovereign has returned a letter, crew of the Buenos Ayrean privateer Constitution, addressed to him by king Charles John (Berna- commanded by capt. Elisha D. Brown,-consisting dotte,) unopened, the contents of which, being of 71 men, near Tariffa, in Spain. The privateer known by duplicate, were at variance with acknow-ran upon the rocks, and the crew attempted to esledged forms, and might have been seriously offen-cape in their boats, but were pursued, and caught sive to the feelings of our monarch." and carried to Tariffa. It appears by the treaty The emperor of Russia is adding much to the in-between the U. States and Spain, that if any of these are Americans they are, liable to suffer death. Wel cannot interfere in their behalf. There is a report that com. Aury, has made prize of goods and specie to the amount of 700,000 dollars, in a expedition to the Gulf of Dulce. McGregor, at Aux Cayes, seems to be in a desperate situation. An aged weaver. In the town of Jefferson, District of Maine, lives a Mrs. Stearne, who is 84 years of age. She has followed the employment of weav ing for 66 years! BALTIMORE-The grand jury.-The city court which commenced its session on the first Monday in June, was adjourned on the 22nd inst, until an early Great preparations were making at Buenos Ay-day in Sept. The court had discharged the petit res to celebrate the 25th of May, the anniversary of the independence of the provinces, when the new constitution would be proclaimed, &c. The blockade of the Peruvian coast by lord Cochrane, continues-his force has been increased by one or two vessels. ed. jury about two weeks ago, but continued its session until this time in consequence of some important investigations in which the grand jury were engag ed, and which were not finished until the 21st. The grand jury have not been discharged, but are to meet again at the time to which court is adjourn The expected arrangement with Artigas has failed. The odject of the adjournment is to give time Before the end of the summer, it is computed that upwards of ten thousand troops will be shipped from Ireland to fight against the cause of despotism in South America.-The major portion of these are veterans, who have seen much active service in various parts of the globe. In one brigade alone there are upwards of 1500 Waterloo men.-London paper. CHRONICLE. The president is not expected to return to the seat of government until the 8th or 10th of next month. Died, very suddenly, at Cleveland, O. on the 5th inst. Col, Thomas Smith Webb, late of Rhode Island, and past grand master of masons therein; well known to the fraternity as the author of the "Monitor." Com. Perry, with his little squadron, has arrived at St. Thomas. The U. S. brig Enterprize has arrived at New York from Omea, in the bay of Honduras, whither she went to bring home some mutineers, and has two or three on board. | to the attorney general to prepare indictments on about fifty present ments recently made, on which bills the grand jury are to decide before they are dis charged. The recent sitting of the grand jury in this city has been longer, excited more interest, and will probably be attended with more important consequences, than any, perhaps, that has ever occurred here. The following is a list of the names of the members who compose the jury. R. K. Heath, foreman Ebenezer Finley Alexander Irvine Randall Moale John Lynch John Snyder Richardson Stuart John Brevitt Peter Forney Archibald Kerr Alexander Mactier James Heigh George Warner Gazette. It is reported that many of these presentments The lake George steam boat has been burnt to are against ex-managers and office holders of banks, the water's edge, supposed on account of some dic-for crimes supposed to havebeen committed therein, fect in the brick work about the furnace. and that there are several against different indiviThe canal, which is to connect the waters oflake duals. We shall have more of this hereafter. Champlain with those of the Hudson, will, it is said, Extract of a letter, dated Natchez, June 14. be so far completed in the course of the present "The cotton planters are indeed dejected, and season, that boats can pass through its whole extent. are rapidly adopting the rational opinion, that their The wheat harvest. Many accounts agree that our solid and permanent prosperity is inseparable from farmers have raised almost double their usual quan-that of those establishments which will give them a tity of wheat-and the price, considering the pre-market at home. The great increase of the growth sent state of the times, is very liberal-1,25 per of cotton in India, and the immense importation of bushel. it into Great Britain, and even into our northern Philadelphia. A publication by the board of health, ports, have excited a degree of feeling almost dated the 22nd inst. gives us the pleasing intelli-amounting to irritation. Cotton is now selling here gence that if any cause for the late alarm respectat 12 and 1-2 cents-a sad falling off from 35. hey ing the yellow fever existed, there is no cause to now also see, that it will be consistent and advanapprehend danger from it now. tageous for them to clothe their slaves in cotton, inTexas. A letter from a person said to be an of-stead of importing linen from Russia and Holland ficer in the "patriot army" on the Sabine, dated June 23, is published in the newspapers, stating that they had crossed that river and hoisted their standard, to which numbers were daily flocking. The party was waiting a supply of powder to proceed against St Antone, &c. to clothe them with. C. R. and C. M. esquires, are the candidates for congress from this state; the latter will probably be elected. We had a visit a few days ago, from the Hon. Mr. Clay, and I had the pleasure to spend an hour or two in company with him, and the two gentlemen before mentioned. The "A Yankee trick." A pirate from Muscat, mount-state of the country was the general topic of convering 22 guns and manned with 150 men, entered Mocha roads in January, with a view to make a dash at the vessels lying there, among whom were four Americans. The pirate seized upon two vessels belonging to the place, one of them worth $100,000 and was carrying them off in triumph, when the Yankees at him, sunk one of his prizes, and recaptured the other, and finished the job by taking the pirate vessel, and delivering up the crew in irons to the governor. On account of this, the Americans at Mocha were treated with great respect. sation; and I was much pleased to hear them advocate the cause of the manufacturers. Mr. C. M.is really zealous; and will, if elected, advocate the complete exclusion of every article that can be furnished by the country, to any reasonable extent with the demand. The report of the Philadelphia society for the promotion of industry has been republished here, and I believe very generally read. As its arguments appear to me to be incontrovertable, I have ne doubt it will produce a good effect. |