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'&>; hvh&Vabic appellation -offotA, ^ppCftrec! still nhore strikingly to >vsgc. *H« Was not <d&fe£tecl with be cnit of the room* Hr .then look 'tlsAt object /for which monarchs so ■bitch sruperior to him in power con- fyKHUrd Hvith'«o much eagerness, nnc ffttV deliberation on the matter ;■ 'nlrftYt time, ht rejected it with a mag- iiTmrTnity and disinterestedness Unless ■lingular than admirable* The king v>2'TSjTfflids Ambassadors, sensible ot the advantage which Ills recommcn- datioli rff thtir masteT would produce, se'.W him a large sum of money as, ifrfc first token of that prince’s grati tude lint he who had greatness of mind to tehl.se a crown disdained to re ed up to the ceiling, and called out in his otyfi voice, “ What are you doing above ?” to which an immedi ate answer was given, which seemed to he in the room above, u I am com ing down directly.” The same de ception was practised on the suppo sition of a person being under the floor, who answered in the unilsual, Inlt a very different voice from the other, that he Was dowrt in the cellar putting away some wine. An excel lent deception of the watchman cry ing the hour in the street,?* approach ing nearer the house, till lie came op great*. Much entertainment Was af- orcltd by the subject, which was ta ken from the late times of anarchy md convulsion in France 5 whertthe owest, the most ignorant part of So ciety was called upon to decide the fate of a whole people, by the ener gies of folly and brutal violence; The same remark may be applied to this debate-, as to other scenes, re ceive a bribe, and Vipon their intreat- posite the window, was practised, ing bis leave to distribute part at'Out attention was directed to the least of the sum among his courtiers, street, by the marked attention which he replied, that he c6uld not prevent Fit/. James himself appeared to pay them from accepting what should be to the sound. He threw up the sash offered, but whoever took a single and asked the hour, which was im- lloiin should be dismissed next morn- mediately answered kri the same tone, ing irum his service. but clearer and louder ; but upon his shutting the window down again, the VENTRILOQUISM. Watchmail pro re ded less audibly, Of the celebrat' d Mr. Fitz J amus. and ail at once the voice became ve- -— tv faint, aed Fitz James in hi; natu- Prorti the Port Folio. The “ busy indolence” bf London has often, of late, been much engag ed by the marvellous feats of Mr. Fitz James, one of the most aston ishing performers that has ever Con founded the ignorant, or edified the philosopher. For the following ac count of his wonderful talents, we are indebted to Mi*. W. Nicliolsoil, the scientific tfditof of the Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chyiuistry, and the Arts. VVliat gives to this article th^gratest Weight and inter est is, that Mr. Nicholson, a philo sophical remarker, was an t) e witness oi the prodigies, which he describes. I have now the satisfaction to give Borne account of the performance of JVIr. Fitz Jantes, one of the first masters of the art of ventriloquism; who, in addition to his very striking powers as a speaker and an actor, has the candour and liberality to ex plain the nature of his performance to his auditors. I was present a few •Veilings ago at a public exhibition, Which continues to be repeated at Dulaw’s in Soho Square ; and though tny account of what I saw and heard canot but he very imperfect, and far from exciting the surprize, which the actual performance produces, it tnav nevertheless, he of utility to es tablish a few principles, and remove fiomc errors respecting this art. After a comic piece had been read by Mons. Volange, Mr. Fitz James who was sitting among the audi cnee, went forward, and expressed his suspicion that the ventriloquism ral voi esald, “ he lias turned th. corner.” I11 all these instance!*, as well as others, which were exhibited to the very great entertainment an; surprize of the spectators, the acut; observer will perceive that the direc tion of the sound was imaginary, and arose entirely from the well-studied and ski!fill combinations of the per- fontlcr. Other scenes which were to follow, required the imagination! to he too completely misled, to admit of the actor being se en. He wen behind a folding screen in one cor ner ol the room, when he counter feitedthe knocking at a door. Om person called from within, and wa answered by a person from without who was admitted, and we found, mm the conversation oi' the parties, that the latter was in pain, and de sirous of having a tooth, extracted The dialogue and all the particulars ol the operation that followed, wouh require along discourse, if I were to ittempt to describe them to .the rea der. The imitations of the natuvu ind modulated voice of lire operator, encouraging, soothing, and talkm with Id's patient, the confusion, ter ror, and apprehension of the suffer er ; the inarticulate noises produced by the chairs and apparatus, upon the whole constituted a mass of sound, which produced a strange, hut comic effect. Loose observers, would not have hesitated to assert, that they heard more than one voice at the time ; and, though this certainly could not be the cr.se,- and' it did not appear so tome, yet the transitions were so histnntancolis, without tin k ting an adjustment with one of thements, he didl not refrain fromhtfpu- oVincipal belligerent AatioCS, highly Nations on this, which required that important in itself, and still more so, no further communications should be as presaging a more extended accom-Teceived from him. The necessity modation. It is with deep concern,'of this step will be made; known to I am now to inform you, that the his Britannic Majesty, through thq favorable prospect has been oVer-JMinister Plenipotentiary ol the U- cloudvd, bv a refusal of the British nited States in London. And it eminent to abide by the act of would indicate a want of confidence s pecting! its'Minister Plenipotentiary, and by due to a govefniheiit which so well tooth drawing t namely that the’its ensuing policy towards the Uni-understands and exacts what becomes quick and sudden transitions, and ted States, as seen through the com- foreign Ministers near it, not to infer ) the great difference in the voices, munications of the minister sent to that the misconduct of its own Re- gave the audience various notions, as replace him. .presentative wi ie\iewe in well with regard to the number of Whatever pleas may be urged for same light, in which it has been re peaters, as to their positions and a disavowal ot engagements formed garded here. The British govern- the directions of the voices. by diplomatic functionaries, in cases ment will learn, at the same time, where, by the terms of the engage-'that a ready attention will be given intents, a mutual ratification is rcser-Jto . communications, * l DOMESTIC. through any . . ved ; or where notice at the time may channel which may be substituteej. From the National Intelligencer of have been given of a departure from! It will be happy, it the change in this November 25. [instructions ; or in extraordinary ca- The following letter, said to be] S es, essentially violating the pririci- addressed to the British consuls, islples of equity ; a disavowal could not taken from the Independent Ameri-'have been apprehended in a case, can. We are authorised to say that where no suen notice or violation ex its contents so far as they contradict isted ; where no such ratification was the article published in this paper on the 13th inst. relative to the cours.* of the negotiation between our government and Mr. Jackson, arc unfounded. Washington, Nov. 13, 1809. (Cihculah) Sir, I have to inform you with much regret, that the facts it has been my lutv to state in iny official corres pondence with M'. Smith have been Icemerl by the P.-.sidcnt of the U- nited States to afford a sufficient mo- respect should be accompanied by f » favorable revision of the unfriendly- policy, which has been so long pur-' sued towards the United States. With France, tiic other otiiigerentl whose trespasses on our commercial rights have long been the subject of reserved ; and more especially where as is now in proof, an engagement, our just remonstrances, the posturq to be executed without any such ra tification, was contemplated by the instructions given, and where it had, with good faith, been carried into im mediate execution, 011 the part of the United States. These considerations not having- restrained the British government from disavowing the arrangement, by d .-nce of our Minister at Paris, noVrf virtue of which its Orders in Coun-jlaid. before you. cil were to be revoked, and the event uithorisino: the renewal of com'mer- of our relations does not correspond with the measures, taken on the part of the United States, to effect a favor able change. The result of the seve ral communications made to her go vernment, in pursuance of the autho rities vested by Congress-in the Ex ecutive, is contained in the corrcspon- tivs for breaking off an important ne- c,al intercourse having thus not taken gdciation, and for putting an end to P lace M nec ^ saril y 0iiC:ira2a ( l ues ' ail co 111 manic admit whatever with ine t,ou ol f c l Llul * nd , W" Jtance, wnether the act prombiting is the minister charged with that ne- gociation so interesting to both na tions, and on one most mate rial point, of which an answer has not yet even oeen returned to an official and writ ten overture. One of the facts al- ;uded to has been admitted by the se- :retary of state hi nisi if, in his letter :o mu of the 19th October, viz. that! the three conditions forming.the sub stance of Mr. Krskinc’s original in- ructions, were submitted to him bv that rentieman ; the other, to wit: that intercourse was not to be consi dered as remaining in legal force This question being, alter due deli beration, determined in the affirma By some of the other belligerents^ although professing just and amicable dispositions, injuries materially af fecting our commerce have not beCn duly controlled or repressed, tn these cases, the interpositions deem ed proper on our part have not been omitted. But it well deserves the consideration of the Legislature, how far both die safety and the honor 9$ the United States, would involve difficulties. With a view to dimin ish these as much as possible, the in structions from the Secretary of the. Was to be performed by the voices of,P :m * c between them, that the persons concealed under a platform,Jnolion might \ erv easily he genera- tvhich was covered with green cloth.* ‘ lc n 11KM * d tbc sclccn sa * Replies were given to his 6bserva-j l,!> ‘ u ' d die .spectators that one perfor- tions, apparently from beneath thatj’-’-'^^ ^'- 1 ^ L '” ctt,v<; " b'de. Stage; and he followed the voices! i ne actor then proceeded to shew that that instruction is the only one in- ; which the conditions were prescribed! lreasur ^’ now luid bcfore Y°u, were to Mr. Erskine for the condusioti! trar,smiUed to the Collectors; ot the of an arfan -ement on the matter to| cevtnd P orts * B in permitting 3ri- 1 which it rela'e'd, is known to me byi tish vessels to depart, without giving the instrucdoiTs wlicich I have mv-! bonds . not to P rocccd to their own self receive I. In stating the'se facts, ? 01 ts ’ d should appear, that tne tenor and in adhering to them as my du-! ot Ie S :d authority has not been strict- ty imperiously enjoined me to do, iu!^ r P. ursued , d ^ to be ascribed to the order to repei the frequent charges, anxiou . s desire which was felt, that of id faith which have licen made a-j no indlvlduals should be injured by gainst his majesty’s government, I so u, doreseen an occurrence : And could not suppose that offence would ^ r<d J °. n dlc of Congi-ess for be taken at it by the American go-j 1 ! 1 " e fl u hable interests oiour own ci- vernment, as most certainly nonej llzcI l s ’ to ado P l whatever further could he intended on my part ; and P rov * SIons ina y he found requisite this view of the subject has been made f or a S cnc nd remission of penalties known to Mr. Smith. But as I arn involuntarily incurred, informed by him, that no further! The recall of the disavowed Mi- communication will be received fiom'nister having been followed by the mage; auu uc muuw«i me voice.-,- . , i . . communication win oe received irom ni ster navmg ncen roilowed by the with tin; action and manner of a per-] 118 specimens of his art ns a mimic, mo< f conceive that I have no alter- appointment of a successor, hopes son, whose curiosity was much exci-, ;r ‘ Kl !K IV l;K- P°" x ' 1 ' llc had acquired nat j ve ] e f t which is consistent with were indulged that the new mission fced, making remarks in his own v<Jice! ovor dlc niuscles <d his faee and answering rapidly and immedi-i bld at> strange as the modulations ot atelv in a voice which no one would vo * ce * several instances, he have ascribed to him. He then ad- -f dressed a bust which appeared to an swer his questions in character, and after conversing with another bust in the same manner, he turned a- round, and in a neat and perspicu ous speech, explained the nature, of . the subject of our attention ; and from what he stated and exhibited before us, it appeared that by long practice he had acquired the faculty of speaking during the inspiration of ' the breath, with nearly the same ar- . ticulation, though not so loud, nor so . variously modulated, as the ordinal ) Voice, formed hv expiration of the indulged mat me new mission die king’s dignity, but to withdraw ] would contribute to alleviate the dis- altogethcr from this city, and to waif' appointment which had been pro- elsewlure the arrival of his majesty’s duced , and to remove the causes commands-upon the unlooked for which had so long embarrassed the caused the opposite muscles to act • , ,1 ,1 , * , /mans m this country. I mean in °ns. It could not be doubted, that it m. rtlr ami lau ghter, the o.h.r , intm . al lo , nake mv wooM a, kast be charged with con appeared to be wcepmg. About 8 , acc of rts idcnce, where you will ciliatoty explanatkrniolthestep ,Wch Sona, hec"nl!7™« Sll 1 '"' '° r " “ r ‘' «• yonrltod be’en taken, and with proposal, .1 • , v . , , icommumcations to me, as I shall be to be substituted for the rejected ar- Sh,S' tSTa S ntd™^ ’’>■ «**** ofrangemeht. rieaconablenatter* , a lts . “ nd S^. 1 ol the ,nd1 ' ,du *,his majesty s mission. s:.l ns this pvnpp ( nt; nn „r„o t. al, totally altered him. In one in- J ' j. ,- m stance he was tall, thin and melaricho-;.'g* lne( j v ‘ ’ C * ly ; and the instant afterwards, with ^ b F. J. J ACKSONw no greater interval of time than to pass round behind the screen, he ap peared bloated with obesity and stag gering with fulness. The same man air. The unusual voice, being form-i nDolbcr d,nc exJribited his face sim- cd in the cavity ol the lungs, is vervil dt ‘* unallecti <1, and void ot character, different in effect, from the othcr.T and dlL ' moment it was cover- Perhaps it may issue, in a great mea sure, through the trunk of the indivi dual. We should scarcely he dispo sed tO ascribe any definite direction to it ; and consequently are readih led to suppose it to come from tli cd with wrinkles expressing slyness, mirth, and whim of different de scriptions. How far this discipline inav be easy or difficult, I know not, hut he certaiuly appeared to me, to h*> lar super, vr to the most practised place best adapted to what was saiil.j nui:,LU ° l ‘ lc countenance I have e- So that when he-went to the doorj' 1 * 1 ^-seen. and asked, u Ave you there I” to a! During this exhibition he iinitqtcd person, supposed to be in the pas-| dle sol! nd ot an organ, the ringing oi sage, the nnswe/.m the unusual voice'* 1 bed > lbc noises jiroduced by the was immediately ascribed, by the'8 reat hydraulic machine of Marie, audience, to a person actually in the: and dle opening and shutting of a passage ; and upon shutting the door, snu fl-hox. and withdrawing from it, when he His principal performance, howe- turned round directing his voice to ver, consisted in the debates ofA</'/- the door, and said, “ Stay there uli ter re, in which there were twenty dii 1 call > ou the answer which wa- fe-rent speakers, as is asserted in hi- lover and well adapted to the sup advertisement ; and -certainly th posed distance a,.a obstatie iuterpv- number of different voices was ven We have been informed from the of important dispatches from Mr; Jackson." It is supposed the packet cannot be got ready for sea before Thursday or Friday next. Mr. Jackson intends to spend the w inter in this city, but will not, it is said, leave Washington till after the meeting of Congress. Neiv~Tork Gaz. President’s Message. Washington City, Nov. 29. The President of the U. State; this day communicated, by Mr. Cira ham, the following Message to Con gress : Fellow-Citizens of the Senate and of the Ilf use of Representatives At the period of our last meeting I lud the satisfaction oi conununica live, a Proclamation to that effect was,the American flag may he consulted, issued. It could not but happen, by adequate provisions against thit however, that a return to tiiis state of collusive prostitution of it, by indi- things, from that which had followed viduals, unworthy of the American^ an execution of the arrangement b\ name, which has so much favored the real or pretended suspicions, un der which the honest commerce of their fellow-tfitizens has suffered. ‘ In relation to the powers on the coast of Barbary nothing has occur red which is not of a nature rather to inspire confidence than distrust, to the continuance of the existing’*.- mi tv. With our Indian neighbours, the just and benevolent system, con tinued towards them, has also preser ved peace, and is more , and moire' advancing habits favourable to their civilization and happiness. From a statement which will be made by the Secretary of War,' it w ill he seen that the fortifications-on our maritime lronticr arc in many*qf the ports completed ; affording the defence which was contemplated, and that a further time will be required to render complete the works in the harbor ot New-York, and in some o- ther places. By the enlargentsirt ol the works, and the employment? of a greater number of hands at the public armories, the supply of small arms, of an improving quality, ap pears to be annually increasing, af a rate, that with those made on private? contract, may be. expected to go far towards providing for the public ex igency. 1 he act of Congress providing Jor^ the'equipment of our vessels of war ' haying been fully carried into exe* cution, I refer to the statement of the Secretary of the Navy for the in-’ formation which, may be proper' on that subject.' To that statement is added a view of the transfers of ap propriations, authorized by the .act ot the session preceding the last, & of’ the grounds on which the transit* were made. — Whatever may be the course of your deliberations on the subject of our military establishments, I should fail in my duty in not recommending to your serious attention, the impor tance of giving to our MUitia^.thc great bulwark of our security, and rt-, source ot our power, an organization’ the best adapted to eveutual situati ons for which the United States ought to be prepared. The sums which had been previ ously accumulated in the Treasury, together with the receipts duriM the year ending on the 30th of Septdjn- ber last (and amounting to more*han nine millions of dollars) have enabled' us to fulfil all our engagemenSnd to defray the current expences^Xgo- veniment without recurring ^any loan. But the insecurity ' merce, and the consequent dimum- jtion ol the public revenue, will pre<> sal as this expectation was, it also has not been fulfilled. F rom the first of ficial disclosures of the new Minister, it was found that he had received no authority to enter into explanations best authoriy, that the British pack-relative to either branch of the ar- et now undergoing repairs here, is rangement disavowed; nor any au- ordered to sail as soon as possible to thority to substitute proposals, as to carry out Mr. Oakley, who isTearer that branch, which concerned the Bri tish Orders in Council: And final- lv, that his proposals with respect to the other branch, the attack on the frigate Chesapeake, were founded on a presumption, repeatedly declared to be inadmissible by the U. States, that the first step towards adjustment was due from them ; the proposals at the same time, omitting even a re ference to the officer answerable for the murderous aggression, and assert ing a claim not less contrary to the British laws, and British practice, than to the principles and obligations ot the United States. 1 he correspondence between the Department of State and this Minis ter will show*, how unessentially the features presented in its commence ment have been varied in its pro gress. -It- will show also, that forget- .ing the respect due to all govern-