seemingly before them. They might have request-party politics or electioneering purposes, though We do not know whether this ground has been taken or not, by any of the speakers in congress, having yet read but a few of the speeches, and those very slightly. We apprehend, however, that it will appear to be so manifestly just to the people, that they will, like ourselves, be nearly ready to believe it was the president who was really under trial instead of general Jackson. If this belief is founded upon the facts of the case, and the general had been condemned in the senate, for calling out or accepting the volunteers from Tennessee and he, to justify himself, had shewn that that act was approved by the executive, in the warmest terms,-what would be the state of the affair? The senate we know are the judges on an impeachment of the president, and the result would have been, that they had already found him guilty, though unarraigned, of a violation of the constitution! In courts of law, in cases of appeals, the judge who has decided on a controversy, retires from the bench,—would not then the senate, according to common sense and common law, have been rendered incompetent to try the president-seeing that the sanction of the president must be accepted as the justification of his SUBORDINATE officer? We have only to add, that the principal charge in the report of the senate, as to the acceptance of volunteers, was, as we are informed, justified by former usage, and positively approved in this. The order respecting St. Augustine depended on a contingency-that is, if the facts as reported were true. The Washington City Gazette says that Messrs. King and Eaton, two of the committee, were opposed to the report, and intended to have presented a counter statement (as the editor understands) "but that the session was too near a close to attempt any thing like discussion." There are some who believe that the late appearance of the report was not incidental to, or in any manner connected with the period at which a knowledge was possessed of the things it reproves-and it seems unfair, that general Jackson must remain subject to all the odium which the report can cast upon him until the next session of congress, ortreat the senate with what may be construed into disrespect, by defending himself before his fellow citizens. It is like "hanging a man first and trying him afterwards." Revolutionary Matters. The following letter, addressed to the editor of the REGISTER, is from a gentleman of the highest standing in Virginia—and inserted with great pleasure, in justice to the patriotic efforts of an illustrious friend of freedom. TO THE EDITOR OF THE REGISTER. SIR, I have read with much interest the several communications from the late president ADAMS, which are preserved in your fourteenth volume: We like plain dealing-in common phrase, we and though a Virginian, and as zealous for the honor wish that "every tub should stand upon its own of my country as any individual in it, I am not less bottom." We are not interested in the re-election | devoted to truth, and real merit, whereever it may of Mr. Monroe, though generally pleased with his be found. I therefore subjoin with pleasure, an exadministration, because we have fallen into the opi-tract from the first volume of Almon's Remembrancer nion that the republic would be better served, if the entitled Prior Documents, printed in London in the presidency were held for four years only. Still, he year 1777, in confirmation of the high standing, and claims of his countrymen a frank and honorable op-important services of JAMES OTIS, esquire, of Massaposition. For his sins of commission or of omission, chusetts, as attested by Mr. ADAMS. he ought to be directly charged, if any such are suf EXTRACT, ficient to divest him of the good will of the peo- From "the report of the lords committees, apple; but we dislike all round-about ways for arriv-pointed by the house of lords to enquire into the ing at truth, and decidedly reject the practice several proceedings in the colony of Massachusetts which too often prevails amongst politicians, of bay, in opposition to the sovereignty of his majesty, censuring one man in the name of another. in his parliament of Great Britain, over that province." The reader must not suppose by the preceding remarks that we intend to devote the REGISTER to "The committee having perused the report of the board of trade of the 11th day of December 1764, We have just observed that this ground was tak- and the papers laid before his majesty therewith. en by M. Poindexter and others during the de-find in the said papers the strongest assertions by bates about the Seminole war, in the house of repre- the assembly of the Massachusetts bay, of their sol sentatives. It seemed to be admitted, by the oppo-right to pass laws, particularly of taxation, and o site side, that no act of legislation could grow out of their resolution to invite the other colonies to com the proceedings; but it was contended, that the bine with them in measures to prevent the king i house had a right to express an opinion" on the his parlament, from passing any such laws; for i subject. Thus then, the house of representatives stance, in a letter to Mr. Mauduit then agent of th of the United States, spent three week of most pre-province, which was drawn up by a committee cious time, to the neglect of much important busi-the house of representatives, and afterwards ness required by the nation, and the postponement proved by the house, they use the following expre of the just claims of many private citizens, to the sions: The silence of the province should have be ruin perhaps, of some of them, to give an "opinion" imputed to any cause, even to despair, rather th which could not have had any legal bearing upon be construed into a tacit cession of their rights, or the person or lus conduct censured by it! acknowledgment of a right in the parliament Σ Great Britain, to impose duties and taxes upon a people who are not represented in the house of commons.-And in the same letter they avowed and authenticated the doctrines advanced in a certain pamphlet, entituled, "The rights of the British colonies asserted and proved," written by JAMES OTIs, esquire, which pamphlet amongst other things, says "that the imposition of taxes, whether on trade, or on lands, or houses, or ships, or real or personal, fixed or doating property in the colonies, is absolutely irreconcileable with the rights of the colonies, as British subjects, and as men." A stronger evidence of Mr. Oris's merit, as the enlightened patriot, and a friend of his country, and of his early services to her, need not be produced. Virginia, February 7, 1819. Supreme Court of the U. States. Several decisions made at the present sitting of the supreme court of the United States, are of great and general importance, and the opinions on such cases shall be inserted when received, for the use of the patrons of the REGISTER. We have already noticed the case of Sturges vs. Crowninshield--the following additional accounts of it must satisfy the public curiosity until the report of it is published The New York Evening Post, speaking of this case, says "We have been favored with the perusal of a letter received by a gentleman of the bar at this city from Washington, dated the 25th February, stating the substance of the opinion of the supreme court of the United States in the above case-which is as follows: "Discharges under state insolvent laws exempt the body of the debtor from imprisonment; but his property subsequently acquired is liable to his creditors; or in other words, the contract is discharged as to the person, but not as to the future estate of the party." It is further decided that, until congress acts upon the subject, the states may pass insolvent or bankrupt laws, which, however, can have no other effect than is above stated; but may be beneficial in putting an end to the partial dispositions of property, which now operate so severely upon the great mass of the creditors of those who fail among us. This is all that has yet been settled upon this interesting subject. Gentlemen of the profession will perceive that many points remain for discus sion. Our readers may be satisfied that the source whence the above information is derived is such as to preclude all doubts of its authenticity. chaft und cargo, argued by Mr. Ogden and Mr. Wheaton for the captors, and by Mr. Hopkinson, for claimants. The sentence of the circuit court was affirmed and the property condemned. This decision settles a point of law very important to the mercantile world, that where a house is established in the enemy's country, and one or more of the partners reside in the United States, or in a neutral country, his share is liable to condemnation as a prize of war, notwithstanding his personal domicil in the neutral country, as well as the shares of his copartners, who are actually resident in the enemy's country. On Wednesday last, Mr. Pinckney concluded his argument in the case of McCulloh vs. the state of Maryland, involving the question as to the right of the states to tax the bank of the United States. Treaty with Spain. It is announced in the account of Saturday's proceedings in the house of representatives, that the president has officially communicated to congress the treaty with Spain, which has been solemnly ra tified on our part, and will no doubt be promptly ratified by the government of Spain. With a view to this event, a bill has been introduced, and will probably become a law,authorizing the executive, in that contingency, to receive the territory from the hands of the Spanish authorities, and establish a provisional government therein. The treaty was read in the house of representatives with open doors, but is not to be published in extenso, the usage in such cases requiring it should not be promulgated until formally ratified. We have little doubt, however, that a copy of it will shortly find its way to the press. Meanwhile, it is sufficient to state, that the summary we gave of its contents appears to have been pretty correct, with the following additions All grants made by Spain in the ceded territory, anterior to the 1st day of January, 1818, are to be respected. The islands adjacent to Florida are ceded, with the territory. It is stipulated that the territory shall, having the necessary requisites, be admitted into the union on an equal footing with the original states.—Nat. Int. State Banks, &c. Letter from the secretary of the treasury, communicating information, pursuant to a resolution of the house of representatives, of the 22d inst. in relation to the ba lances due by the state banks to the bank of the United States. February 25, 1819. Read and ordered to lie upon the table. The Baltimore American observes.-We understand that the judges of the supreme court of the TREASURY DEPARTMENT. United States have in every instance recognized as 24th February, 1819. legal and constitutional, the act of limitation exist- SIR-In obedience to a resolution of the house of ng in the different states, it being an evidence of representatives, of the 22d instant, directing the scdebt which the legislature have the power to pre-cretary of the treasury "to inform the house, whescribe and determine. This information being de- ther any, and, if any, what part of the balances from rived from a member of the court, may be confident-the state banks, to the bank of the United States, ly relied on. under the second article of the compact between Hence it follows that debts of longer standing them, for which balances the bank of the United than three years, are barred by the statute of limi- States was to receive interest, were retained by the tation; and as the legislature at their last session ex-bank of the United States, as special deposits for tended the operation of this law to foreigners and which it was not obliged to pay specie upon de residents of other states having claims against citi-mand", I have the honor to state, that no part of zens of Maryland-the effect of the late decision the sums transferred to the bank of the United States 1 comes much more partial and limited than was apprehended. by the treasurer of the U. States, upon which interest was payable by the state banks to that institution, On the 25th ult. Mr. Justice Story delivered the was considered as special deposit. The bank was opinion of the court, in the case of the brig Friends-bound to pay for the sums so deposited, specie whenever demanded. In the case of the transfers toasis drank were neat and appropriate. The fol- position on the part of a state bank to pay interest By the president of the day.-Our illustrious guest, I have the honor to be, your most obedient ser- Hon. Henry Clay, Speaker of the house of representatives. Honors to general Jackson. The late tour of this distinguished commander has given an opportunity to a small portion of his fellowcitizens, to afford an evidence of their regard for his invaluable services to hus country. As the fame of such men is the property of the nation, we have cheerfully given up a few pages of our paper to record some of the things that occured. We have already noticed his passage through Baltimore, proceeding eastward, and assigned the reasons why this patriotic city did not offer to him the first testimony of public respect-the people being unadvised of his expected arrival, and it was a continued snow storm during his short stay with He was however,waited upon and the arrangements made for those things which took place on us. his return. Arriving at Philadelphia, the general was waited upon by the militia officers of the division, on which occasion a neat address and reply were delivered and received.* On Thursday the 18th ult. he dined at the Washington hall hotel, a large and very respectable company being present-major Pierce Butler, presided, assisted by Charles Biddle and Chandler Price, esquires, as vice presidents. The After this toast, general Jackson, in a dignified, and impressive manner, offered his thanks for the polite attentions and distinguished honors he had received, and expressing his high sense of the gratitude we owed the heroes and statesmen of the revolution, for our present happiness and elevated national character, he gave the following toast: The memory of Benjamin Franklin.f The general left Philadelphia on the 19th and reached at New York on the 20th. When the steam boat in which he was arrived off the battery, a salute was fired by a corps of artillery stationed there; and on landing, he was escorted by the "Governor's Guards" to the City Hall. Previous to his arrival, the common council had met and acting in the name of the citizens of New-York, voted to him the freedom of the city, in a gold box, with suitable inscriptions, passed a resolution requesting his portrait, and appointed a committee of their own body to receive him and wait upon him during his stay. A very respectable committee of the citizens had also invited him to partake of a public dinner, which the warrior frankly accepted of; and major gen. Morton, in a very handsome general order, directed the division of artillery to hold itself in readiness to honor him by such services as might be required, &c. It was He dined with the mayor on the day of his arrival, and attended the theatre that evening. crowded to excess, and he was received with shouts of applause that for a considerable time suspended the performance. The next day he partook of the public dinner Philadelphia Feb. 19.-The officers of the 1st di-prepared at Tammany Hall, which was tastefully de'vision Pennsylvania militia yesterday assembled to corated for the occasion. The mayor presided, suppay their respects to major general Jackson; when ported by several most respectable vice presidents. general Cadwalader, at the request of the meeting, The company consisted of nearly four hundred persons. The toasts were all exceedingly good; we select the following as specially belonging to the occasion. addressed him as follows: General, The officers of the militia of the 1st division, who now wait upon you, desire me to express the high respect they entertain for your valor and Andrew Jackson-The saviour of the south: while patriotism, and the satisfaction they feel in seeing a-the Mississippi bears her tribute to the ocean, his mongst them a man,to whose consummate prudence, name and his deeds want no other remembrancer. skill and energy the nation is so largely indebted; The Spartan band of modern story-The volun] whose name, identified with the glory of our coun-teers of Kentucky and Tennessee on the ramparts try, naturally excites the recollection of her proud- of New Orleans. est achievments. I make this communication in behalf of major general Worred; and permit me to add, that in these sentiments of my brother officers, I most cordially participate. REPLY. The other toasts were, the president-the vice president-the constituted authorities of the United States--the United States-Washington—Franklin; agriculture-commerce-domestic manufactures-the sovereign people-new states-the armythe navy-the militia--John Adams-Thomas Jef ferson-James Madison, &c. with appropriate comwas, the governor of the state-De Witt Clinton. Gentlemen, To meet you and the militia officers of the 1st division affords me the highest gratification.pliments or appendages. The general's volunteer The military ardor an patriotism,ever evinced by the citizens of Philadelphia and the adjoining districts; their zealous devotion to the constituted principles of our government; is the utmost pledge that they will ever prove the guardians of their conny's liberty in peace; in war, its bulwark and defince. On the 22d, there was a very splendid ball and supper in honor of Washington's birth day, but the opportunity was also embraced to honor the gene *The memory of Washington was one of the re gular toasts. It would be well generally, to associat For the polite attentions with which you have the names of these illustrious dead together. Th been pleased to honor me, and the lattering opi-nature of their services to their country and to mai nion you have expressed of my services, permit me kind, was different, yet each gave equal lustre to present to you and your associates my acknow-the American character, and will long be cherishe ledgements. ANDREW JACKSON. in the hearts of the good and enlightened of ever To major get. Worrell and brig, gen. Cadwalader. land. ral. Every thing was in great stile-700 persons Permit me also to assure you, that we shall feel were present. We have a long description of the great pride in being able to claim you as our felornaments of the rooms, &c. When the general en-low-citizen, and in placing the portrait of one who tered he was saluted by a discharge of artillery has deserved so well of his country in our gallery, from a miniature fort raised on the orchestra. "The already occupied by the resemblances of many who supper room (says the account) was thrown open at have similar, though no one superior, claims to our 12 o'clock, and so numerous was the company that gratefl acknowledgments. there was scarce room for the ladies. Over the head of this elegant table was a transparency with this motto, "In the midst of festivity, forget not the services and sacrifices of those who have enabled you to enjoy it 14th October 1780. 8th of January, 1815." To which gen. Jackson made the following reply: SIR-The distinguished honor which the common council of the city of New-York has conferred by my admission as a freeman of their city, is to me a source of the highest gratification, and will ever be recollected with feelings of the warmest sensiThis was surmounted by a bust of Washington, distinguished for their natriotism and zealous at. bility. To be associated with those who have been crowned with laurel. From the joy and hilarity that tachment to the republican principles of our goprevailed, we calculated on a complete exhaustion vernment, is the most exalted station of an Ame of animal spirits in order to account for a certain rican citizen. The approbation you have been flagging that appeared after supper; but to our sur-pleased to express of my humble effor sin the field, prise, there was suddenly displayed from the new command my grateful acknowledgments, for those orchestra, with the swiftness of a telegraph or signal, sentiments am I indebted to he bravery of the a flag, on which there was the vivifying motto, troops I had the honor to command. DONT GIVE UP THE SHIP!" The effect was electrical-the band struck up "Washington's march" and the ball seemed but beginning!! erred in the discharge of my official duty, that Wat I have done was for my country; had I The diffusion of light upon an assemblage the most devotion to her interest, and a misapplication of error would have originated in the warmth of my brilliant we ever beheld; the taste with which the the means best calculated to promote her happi. room was decorated with nearly two hundred flags, ness and prosperity including those of almost all the nations in the world, has been sanctioned by my government and approv But to find that my conduct combined with the military glitter of about two hun-dby my fellow citizens, i a source fhappiness une dred gentlemen in full uniform, interspersed in the qualled in the occurrences of my life; for the proud. dance with the female beauty and elegance of the est honor which can grace the soldier, and the city,produced an effect of the most pleasing nature." richest reward which he can receive, for the fathe approbation of a grateful country. tigues, perils and privations of his profession, is Whenever the general went into the streets, it wsd fficult to find a passage through them, so great was the desire of the people to see him. The following was the address of the mayor of New-York, on carrying into effect the resolutions of the city council: February 23, 1819. MAJOR-GENERAL JACKSON-NO task could be more gratifying to me than that which I am now to perform. I am to congratulate you in behalf of the common council, and of our fellow-citizens, on your arrival among us. We are happy to avail ourselves of the first op portunity of testifying, by every mark of respect, the feelings your high military services have inspired. ANDREW JACKSON. He was also handsomely addressed by the corporation, to whom he made an appropriate reply. The following is an account of the proceedings of the Tammany Society, a powerful body of republí cans in New-York. Tammany Society, or Columbian order, New-York, February 15, 1819. SIR-In addition to the honor-we feel the live. liest pleasure in transmitting to you the unanimous sentiments of our national institution; they are such as we anticipated from the whole American nation and which are fully demonstrated by their voice in the great council of the union. The date of our resolutions, sir, will show you While the whole country was agitated by the the early interest we took, in publicly expressing threatened invasion of a powerful foe, we could not our undivided determinatim to defend your HONOR, but learn with anxiety that he had directed a large your disinterested PATRIOTISM, your GALLANTRY, and armament to a point where, it was known, he could DECISION, in the arduous conflicts you so happily, only be met by an inferior force, chiefly composed and so gloriously, succeeded in. The very extraof our undisciplined and inexperienced country- ordinary and brilliant events which occurred in men. We knew that Britain, at the end of a con- terminating the late glorious war with Great Bri test which had convulsed Europe for twenty years, tain, have stampt, with imperishable eclat, the had designed her veteran and victorious troops to American name; especially, the transcendant scene make war upon us; but the sons of our soil, ani- which closed the last act, of inflated British pride mated by your spirit and conducted by your wis. and folly at New-Orleans. To you, sir, under the dom, drove the invaders from our shores, and Divine auspices, and the amor patria of our brave, achieved a victory, which, whilst it raised the cha- our virtuous, western brethren, our country is inracter of our country to an elevation that attract-debted for the result of that most unprecedented ed the admiration of the rest of the world, left to day. every American a debt of gratitude to you, and to our brave brethren who fought with you, which never can be cancelled. With these sentiments, allow me to present to you this certificate of your being admitted a freeman of this city, and to thank you for your compliance with the resolution of the common council, requesting your portrait. Columbia's voice, in peals of iron thunder, proclaimed the dread fiat of that eventful morn! Terra was drenched with human gore! The perturbed elements were hushed! Mars and Bellona retired from the ensanguined field! and god-like peace resumed her gentle reign! But how transitory are the fleeting views and hopes of credulous man!the furies are again unchained, personated by the Spaniard, Britain, Indian! congenial tro! with unre- prits against humanity and the rights of his roun. The Seminole war, with all its thorns, has entwined a laurel round your brow, imperishable as time. We approbate your noble deeds, and greet you hero. Scourge of British insolence, Spanish perfidy, and Indi. an cruelty; these, sir, are the sentiments of the sons of liberty in New York, who compose the national institution of Tammany Society, or Columbian Order, (No. 1, of the United States)-Here, sir, we guard the patriot flame-"preserved by concord," its effulgence, in a blaze of glory, shall surround and accompany you to the temple of interminable fame and honor. The hearts of your countrymen, swoln with indignation at the malignant blasts of persecuting envy, expanded to explosion; and, in one spontaneous effusion, willed the enclosed preamble and resolutions. I have the honor, sir, in behalf of the Tammany Society, or Columbian Order, (and the committee whose names are underwritten) to subscribe my self your friend and fellow patriot. WM. MOONEY, G. S. and PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTIONS. Civil Liberty, the Glory of Man. TAMMANY SOCIETY. corporate seal of the institution. WM MOONEY, Grand Sachem. JAMES S. MARTIN, Sagamore. JOHN WHITE, Secretary. acknowledging the receipt of, and tanking you Philadelphia, February 18, 1819. SIR-I avail myself of the earliest opportunity of for, your polite communication of the 15 b instant, enclosing a copy of the resolutions of Tammany Society, or Columbian Order. the subject of the Seminole campaign, and suspend- I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient serv't, Wm. Mooney, Grand Sachem, that occurred-leaving New-York, he was escorted But we cannot detail all the interesting things by the 3d regiment of artillery to Staten Island, and, with many distinguished characters, partook of some refreshment with the vice-president of the United States. Whereas, in a government of the people, a free expression of opinion, on all subjects relative to national concerns, to the dignity, the rights and character of the country, is one of the most valuable and important attributes of freemen, and should always be temperately and firmly exercised when suitable occasions present them.elves; and whereas boat, at about 4 o'clock, on Saturday morning, the The general returned to Baltimore in the steamTammany Society, or Columbian Order, the oldest 27th ultimo. His approach was announced by disbody associated for the benefit of liberty and per- charges of artillery, from a detachment of captain petuity of our glorious constitution, has ever been Wilson's Independent Blues, stationed on Federal foremost in support of our liberties, and of those Hill. citizens whose services have deserved well of their rett's fine company of Regular Blues, and very country; and whereas the intrepid and patriotic handsomely escorted to his quarters at WilliamOn landing, be was received by captain Barcareer of major gen. Andrew Jackson, as evinced son's hotel. During the day, he was waited upon in the glorious battle of New-Orleans, and the suc-by great numbers of our most respectable citizens, cessful battles against the Seminole Indians, has reflected the highest honor, credit and glory, on the arms of the United States; and viewing with indignation the attempt made by secret enemies, and pretended friends, to injure the reputation of that gallant officer, who has not only deserved well of his country, but merits the gratitude of posterity: who were received by him with great affability and frankness-at one o'clock, the members of the city council and the officers of the corporation, with the mayor at their head, visited him, and presented to him the following address: To major general Jackson. SIR-The mayor and city council of Baltimore, Therefore, resolved, by Tammany Society, or Co. seize with alacrity and pleasure the occasion of on behalf of their fellow-citizens and themselves, lumbian Order, of the city and county of New York, your presence among them, to welcome your arThat the conduct of general Jackson, as manifested rival in this city, and to join their testimony with in carrying into execution the original sentence of that of the united voice of the American people, in a court martial against Arbuthnot and Ambrister, commendation of your distinguished talents, and two desperate adventurers, who had let loose the in grateful acknowledgment of the signal Indians on our settlements, and furnished them vices you have rendered your country. The brightwith arms, to murder our infants, women and est ornaments of a nation are the virtues and abichildren, was justified by the law of nations, and lities of its statesmen, its warriors and its patriots; the laws of war, and the immutable princi-and the richest inheritance which can be transitples of retaliation and self-defence; and we highly ted to posterity, is their memory and their examapprove of the manly spirit of the American gene-ple. It becomes, therefore, an enlightened nation ral, who promptly punished the offenders and cul- to cherish, with a lively warmth, the worth and re ser |