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an open and deliberate discussion of the merits of the respective candidates offered to their choice.

The names of six individuals, of pre-eminent virtues and talents, are now before the American people, as aspirants to the high office; and it is certainly a proud and gratifying consideration, that the least worthy of the six is capable of filling it with credit to himself, and advantage to the country. They cannot, indeed, be all equally capable, nor equally deserving. There must be better and worse among them, as there must be among any other half dozen of human beings; but we are firmly of opinion, that, even should the least capable and least worthy of the number be elected, the government of the country will be well and faithfully administered.

REVENUE OF THE UNITED STATES.

From the statement of the Register of the Treasury, it appears that the whole amount of money, received during the year, ending September 30th, 1823, for duties on imports and tonnage, amounted to $23,932,114 24: the tonnage duties were only $123,103 67. Of the sum total, New York paid $9,958,119 01; Philadelphia, $3,594,624 43; Boston, 4,587,726 01; Baltimore, $1,256,147 69; Norfolk, $151,352 59; Charleston, $786,392 93; Savannah, $284,262 73; New Orleans, $904,791 14.

LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC INTELLIGENCE.

By the latest accounts, we find the following works announced for publication in London.

Letters between Amelia and her Mother, from the pen of the late William Combe, Esq. the author of "The Tours of Dr. Syntax, to appear speedily in one pocket volume.

Italian Tales of humour, gallantry and romance; in one volume, small octavo, embellished with a series of drawings from the pencil of Mr. George Cruikshank..

The Albigenses, a romance by the Rev. C. R. Maturin, author of Bertram, &c. to have been published in November.

A new edition of an account of the Life and Writings of James Beattie, L. L. D. by Sir William Forbes, Bart. in two volumes, 8vo. with a portrait-to be shortly published.

A new work from the pen of Miss Porter, entitled, Duke Christian

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Luneburg, or Traditions of the Harz, in three duodecimo volumes -to appear shortly.

Mr. Bernard Cohen is preparing for publication, Memoirs of the late Pope Pius VII, including the whole of his private correspondence with the emperor Napoleon, taken from the archives of the Vatican, with many other interesting particulars of his eventful reign.

Miss Louisa Prinsep has issued proposals for publishing by subscription, in two volumes, 8vo. a prose translation of Tasso's Jerusalem Delivered.

The Rev. Thomas Pennington has in the press, Former Scenes Renewed, or notes Classical and Historical, taken in a journey into France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Flanders and Holland, and Residence in those countries in the years 1818-1821; interspersed with historical anecdotes, and memoirs of the seven grand dukes of the House of Medici, and of the different dynasties of Naples and Milan.

Memoirs of Salvator Rosa, by lady Morgan, to appear in Novem

ber.

An historical novel, illustrative of a most interesting period of Scottish history, being founded on the Gowrie conspiracy, in the reign of James VI. by a new "Unknown," and entitled, St. Johnstoun, or John earl of Gowrie, to issue shortly from the Edinburgh press.

A new poem from the pen of Mr. Atherstone, author of "The Last Days of Herculaneum," entitled, A Midsummer's-Day-Dream, to appear shortly.

Mr. Gamble author of "Sketches in Ireland," and other works, has in the press Charlton, or Scenes in the North of Ireland.

Montalyth, a Cumberland Tale, by Miss Jane Hervey, author of "Sensibility," &c. nearly ready for publication.

Dr. Henderson's History of Ancient and Modern Wines in an elegant quarto volume, with decorative wood-cuts, to appear speedily.

A work, entitled, Fatal Errors and Fundamental Truths, in a series of Narratives and Essays, in the press.

A humorous work, entitled, Points of Misery, by Charles Westmacott, with illustrations by Cruikshank, is about to be published.

In the press of Messrs. Carey and Lea, Philadelphia.

"St. Ronan's Well" by the author of Waverly, Ivanhoe, &c. "High-Ways and Bye-Ways," or Tales of the Road-side, picked up in the French provinces, by a walking gentleman.

"Flora of North America," illustrated by coloured figures drawn from nature, by Wm. P. C. Barton, M. D. &c.

"Memoirs of Baron Rapp," aid-de-camp to Napoleon. Clark on the Diseases of Females.

Robert Walsh, jr. Esq. has proposed to publish an American Biography or Historical Dictionary of eminent Americans.

The intention of this proposed work is to bring within the compass of two octavo volumes, a biographical notice of the most distinguished natives of our country, from the period of its settlement to the present time. It is to be prepared on large and catholic principles, and the editor has emphatically announced the purpose of furnishing a record of facts, services, and qualities of character, to the exclusion of all party colouring, invidious interpretation, or polemical discussion. Besides the names of all distinguished Americans deceased, those of the most prominent living characters will also be introduced into this work. Its comprehensive plan, and its liberal design, not less than the character of the editor, will ensure it a welcome from the American public." To the foregoing observations, copied from the North American Review, for October, 1823, we may add, that we know of no species of literary production more calculated to do honour, and to be of service to a country, than such a record as is here proposed of the lives and characters of its illustrious men. All who read it will honour the nation that produced such characters; and many will be excited to an imitation of those virtues and actions which gained them a place amidst so distinguished a selection of the good and the great of their native land.

Washington Irving is reported to have collected materials for a very interesting work, during his recent tour in Germany.

New Invention. Mr. Christopher Hoxie, an ingenious mechanist, of Hudson, (N. Y.) has invented a model, which he supposes he can apply to the propelling of ships and vessels, without the aid of wind or steam. The propelling power necessary, is to be acquired by the rolling of the ship, and the force given by a pendulum of enormous weight, according to the tonnage of the vessel.

M. de La Place has succeeded, from observations made at his request at Brest for 16 years, and by a rigorous appreciation of the influence of the Sun and Moon and local circumstances, in resolving the most difficult problem of the causes of the tides.

RECENT AMERICAN PUBLICATIONS.

Biography of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence, volume third, by Robert Walsh, jr.

A collection of Essays and Tracts on Theology, by Jared Sparks, No. 3.

The Marauder, an Original Tale of the 17th century.

The Spectre of the Forest, or Annals of the Housatonic, a New England Romance, by the author of the Wilderness. Randolph, by the author of Logan.

Koningsmarke, the Long Finne-A Story of the New WorldAnonymous.

Genius of Oblivion, and other poems, by a lad of New Hampshire.

The Mystic Mount and Voice, by Arthur Gesrid, Esq.
Poems, by George Bancroft.

Poems, by Sellick Osborn.

War; a poem, by Samuel Webber, M. D.
Poems, by Dr. Percival.

Sketches of the Earth and its inhabitants, illustrated by nearly one hundred engravings, by J. E. Worcester, 2 vols. 12mo.

Merchant's and Mariner's African Guide, by Edward Bold. Social Harmony; or, a compilation of airs, duets, and trios, by N. D. Gould.

Boston Handel and Haydn Society's collection of Church Music. New edition.

A Sermon delivered at the installation of the Rev. Andrew Bigelow, by Aaron Bancroft, D. D.

An enquiry into the comparative moral tendency of the Trinitarian and the Unitarian doctrines, by Jared Sparks.

Foreign Works, lately re-published in America.

Italy, a Poem, by Samuel Rogers.

Don Juan, cantos 10 and 11, by Lord Byron.

Julian, a Tragedy, by M. R. Milford,

Memoirs of the Private Life of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, by M. Campan.

Three Perils of Woman, by James Hogg, Author of the Queen's Wake.

Orations, by the Rev. Edward Irving.

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MARRIAGES.

Ox Monday morning, the 1st ult. by the Rev. Mr. Bedell, Mr. Henry P. Landis, to Miss Clarissa H. Harlan, all of this city.-On the 1st ult. by the Rev. Mr. Bedell, Major William Davenport, of the U. S. army, to Hannah, daughter of the late Israel Israel, Esq. of this city. On Wednesday evening, the 3d ult. by the Right Rev. Bishop White, Mr. Joseph F. Williamson, to Miss Abigail, daughter of the late Jolin Grover, Esq. —On Thursday evening the 4th ult. by the Right Rev. Bishop White, John Thompson, Esq. merchant, of Shelbyville, Tennessee, to Miss Margaret M. Nixon, of this city. On Thursday evening, the 4th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Bedell, Mr. Robert Bauld, to Miss Susan L. daughter of the late John Dorsey, Esq. of this city. On the evening of the 5th ult. by the Rev. Philip F. Mayer, Mr. Lewis W. Richards, merchant, of this city, to Miss Sarah Buckwater, of Charlestown township, Chester county, daughter of Jacob Buckwater, deceased.- On Thursday evening the 5th ult. by the Rev. John G. Harmer, Mr. Samuel Hammelwright, to Miss Margaret Deitz, both of this city.-On Thursday, the 5th ult. at Moorestown, N. J. Samuel B. Bispham, of Philadelphia, to Maria, daughter of the late Mr. John Stokes, of the former place.-On Thursday evening, the 5th ult. by the Rev. Dr. Brodhead, Alexan

der Allan Macdonald, Esq. to Mrs. Maria Brown, all of this city.-On the 8th ult. by John Shaw, Esq. Mr. John Hesser, of the county of Philadelphia, to Miss. Hannah Keeley, of this city.-On Monday, the 8th ult. by the Rev. Dr. Ely, Mr. Joseph D. Robinson, to Miss Ann S. Denham, all of this city.-On Wednes day, the 10th ult, by the Rev. W. Benjamin, Mr. Levi Allen, merchant, of this city, to Miss Anna, daughter of Mr. Michael Marks, of Mount Pleasant, New York. --On Thursday evening, the 11th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Allen, Mr. Court land F. Folwell, to Miss Louisa, daughter of the Late Nathan Cubb, of Taunton, New England. - On Thursday evening, the 11th ult. by the Rev. Dr. Sargent, Mr. Charles Harkness, to Miss Esther I. daughter of John Hayward, all of this city.-On Thursday evening, the 11th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Patterson, Mr. George H. Ball, to Miss Mary Ball, of this city.-On Sunday evening, the 14th ult. by the Rev. Thomas J. Kitts, Mr. Henry Ulrick, to Miss Eliza Gerrish, both of the Northern Liberties.-On Sunday evening, the 14th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Hurley, Mr. William Smith, to Mrs. Mary Clark, both of the Northern Liberties. On Wednesday evening, the 17th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Potts, Mr. John Seeley, to Miss Margaretta Adams, daughter of William Adams, both of this city. On Thursday evening, the 18th ult. by the Rev. Dr. Rogers, William Henry D. Wolf, Esq. of Bristol, R. I. to Miss Sarah Ann Rogers, of this city.On Saturday evening, the 20th ult. by the Rev. John Finlay, Robert Crayton, Esq. of Philadelphia, to Eliza, youngest daughter of Thomas Cruse, of Alexandria, D. C.-On Monday evening, the 22d ult. by the Rev. Dr. James Abercrombie, Lieutenant John Gwinn, of the U. S. Navy, to Curoline S. daughter of William Lynch, Esq.-On Tuesday evening, the 23d ult. by the Rev. Dr. Ezra S. Ely, Benjamin Kile, Jr. to Miss Eliza Lawrence, daughter of Mr. John Lawrence, all of this city.--On Tuesday evening, the 23d ult. by the Rev. Dr. E. S. Ely, Mr. Joseph G. Oilver, merchant, of Milford, (Del.) to Miss Margaret, daughter of William Wray, Esq.-On Thursday evening, the 25th ult. by the Rev. R. U. Morgan, Mr. William W. Potter, merchant, of Philadelphia, to Miss Henrietta Adams, of Delaware county-On Thursday evening last, the 25th ult. by the Rev. Dr. Holcombe, David B. Lee, Esq. of Philadelphia, to Miss Sarah, daughter of Captain James Cassell, of Boston."

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Ox the 1st ult. in Montgomery county, (Pa.) Mrs. Margaret Kreider, aged 27, daughter of the late John Schlatter, of the N. Liberties.-On the 1st ult. near Georgetown, D. C. Baron Frederick Greuhm, minister from the Prussian government to the United States.-On the 3d ult. Catharine Ann Magdalene, daughter of Charles Johnson, aged 18.-On Wednesday morning, the 3d ult. Margaret Bateman, aged 29. - On Thursday morning, the 4th ult. Mrs. Mary Carbery.-On the 4th ult. at Frankford, Esther Webster, relict of the late George Webster.-On Saturday, the 6th ult after a short but severe illness, Mrs. Sarah Farrier, wife of William Farrier-On Saturday, the 6th ult. at Brooklyn, N. Y. Mrs. Anna Finley, daughter of the late Dr. David Jackson, of this city.On Sunday afternoon, the 7th ult. Mr. Christian Ritz, aged 95.-On Sunday, the 7th ult. after a short but painful illness, which she bore with resignation, Mrs. Mary M.Guigan--On Sunday, the 7th ult. Mrs. Elizabeth Prisket, in the 47th year of her age.-On Sunday, the 7th ult. Mrs. Mary Ozeas, aged 62, daughter-in-law of Peter Ozeas, Esq.-On Sunday, the 7th ult. Mr. Daniel Brady, aged 44.-On Monday, the 8th ult. Miss Elizabeth Everhart, in the 14th year of her age-On Monday, the 8th ult. at five o'clock, Mrs. Elizabeth Wass, wife of Joseph Wass, aged 35.- On Tuesday, the 9th ult. Antonia Virginia, youngest daughter of Mr. William B. Wood, of the Philadelphia Theatre. -On Wednesday, the 10th ult. Mrs. Mahany, mother of J. A. Mahany, Esq.