Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

)ulnte<1 right, mvl we unfortunately have hail t» navigate our political barque on a stormy sea, rendered Vitlll more dangerous by the two ri val powers, France and England, who mnv jiwtlv be denominated the Schtlla and Charybdis ol the politi cal world. As to our fiscal concerns, the trea sure has been considerably diminish ed irom the operations ol the embar go, the non intercourse, anti other measnrs, adopted to parry the injus tice of European despots and avoid the horrors of a destructive war. But notwithstanding this, the pre sent year finds us in a much more a- greeuble situation than the beginning' of the last. Then certain turbulent spirits amongst us openly advocatcc rebellion and a dissolution of tire u- nion. Nay, they even had the har dihood to debate in solemn conclave, whether the Hudson or the Delaware Was the proper boundary to separate the two territories. Time has de stroyed their chimera, and its prpjec tors, by the mildness of our laws, ure permitted silently to glide down its stream, and wreck themselves on the rock of infamy. The hydra of faction has also appeared in our na tive state, and has divided the re publican ranks—defeat and degrada tion have been the consequence. We trust the succeeding year will unite them again as they have seen how fatal are the effects of fraternal dis cord. In the midst of these slight mis fortunes we have reason to be grate ful to that great being, who guide the destinies of the universe, forth unparalleled blessings with which w ure crowned. We, as a nation, have literally possessed health, wealth, peace and freedom, in their lullest extent. Let us, therefore, he proud of our country, and transmit these inestimable privileges that we enjoy unsullied .uul unimpaired to a grate ful and virtuous posterity. Should, after all, an apeal to arms become necessary, convulsed Europe ought to know, that we as a nation ure united, whatever may he our tri fling bickerings among ourselvs, that we do not fear, but we defy the threats of her tyrants. Let, therefore, the winds of heaven bear on their wings to the thrones of the British king and Gallic emperor, our holy resolution, and may it vibrate in their ears as the prophetic voice of a messenger of fate, that, our nation contains one million of strong right hands, one mil lion of intrepid hearts, ready to tri umph gloriously or perish, in vindi cation of the violated rights of their beloved country.—( A’. T. Columbian. ON TIIE IMPROVEMENT OF TIME. By Dr. Blair. The observance of order and me thod, is of high consequence lor the improvement of pvis nt time. IT who performs every employment in its due place and season, sulfa s m part of time to escape without profi Hv multiplies his days ; for he lives much in little space. Whereas he who neglects order in the arrange ment otitis occupations, is always lo *ing the present in returning upon the Met, and trying, in vain, to recover it wflfcn gone. Let me advise you frequently to make the present em ployment of time an object of thought. Ask yourselves, about wind are you now busied l What is the ultimate ■cope of your present pursuits and cares ? Can you justify them to your selves ? Are they likely to produce any thing that will survive the mo- ment, and bring forth some fruit for futurity i lie who can give no satis factory answer to such questions as these, has reason to suspect that his employment of the present is not tending either to his advantage, or his honor. Finally, let me admon ish you, that while you study to im prove, you should endeavour also to enjoy the present hour. Let it not be disturbed with groundless discon tents, or poisoned with foolish anxie ties about what is to come : But look of your mind, not in your condition'come rise too high j and your disnp of fortune ; and by no alteration ofpointments will be fewer and more circumstances is likely to be rente- easily supported, died. Let us now, Farther; this may he reckoned up- III. Consider with what disposi- on as certain, that in every future si tions we ought to look forward to tuation of liic, a good conscience, a those years of our life that may yet be wcil-ordered mind, and a humble to come. Merely to look forward to trust in the favour of Heaven, wilt them, is what requires no admonition, prove the essential ingredients o. Futurity is the great object on whichj vour happiness. In reflecting upon the imaginations of men arc employ- the past,\ou have found this to hold, d ; for the sake of which the past is! Assure yours* Ives that in future, thi forgotten, and the pis sent too oftenjease will be tile same. The princi a glecied. All time is in a manner pal correctives of human vanity and swallowed up by it. On futurity, distress, must be sought for in reli men build their designs ; on fnturi-^gion and virtue. Entering on paths ty, they r< st their hopes ; and thoughjwhich to you are new and unknown, not happy at the present, they always'place yourselves under the conduct reckon on becoming so at same sub-jot a divine guide. Follow the great shepherd of Lracl, who amidst the turmoil of this world, leads his flock vquent period of their lives. Th propensity to look forward, was for wise purposes implanted in the hu man breast. It serve's to give pro- pi r occupation to the active powers of the mind, and to quicken all its exertions. But it is too often im moderately indulged, and grossly a- bused. The curiosity which some times prompts persons to enquire, by unlawful methods, into what is to M. Damn, the well known writer Travels through Egypt, has late- »een intrusted by B .naparte, with onsiderable sum of money, to b>. ’i.aliy divided among the author- twelve paintings of dimension a tile following given subjects : 1st. Bonaparte addressing the Ba nians before the battle of Aben- uirg. 2d. The attack of the bridge at latisbon. 3<1. 'Foe capture of R ati soon. 4th. The attack of the bridge at Landshut. 5tit. 'Flic bombardment of Vien na. Oth. The attack of the bridge at Ebersburg. 7th. Battle of Wagram. 8ih. The French Emperor’s bivou- into green pastures, and by the still ac on the field of Wagram, (lurin'. come, is equally foolish and sinful. Let us restrain all desire of penetra ting farther th in is allowed us, into that dark and unknown region. Fu turity belongs to God : And happy for us is that mysterious veil with which bis wisdom has covered it. routers.—A i you advance in life, stu dy to improve both in good princi ples, and in good practice. You will be enabled to look to futurity with out fear, if whatever it brings, it shall find you regularly employed in doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly nnth the Lord your God. Lasth, Wliaiever other things may be dubious in futurity, two great e vents are undoubtedly certain, death and judgment. Fhese we all know -1! the night of the 5th and 6th of July. 9th. A view of the island Napole on (Inde.- Lobu.) at the time when his imperial majesiy re-entered it alter the battle ol Essling. 10th. A second view of the sami island, when Napoleon embraces m trs.nl Lannes, mortally wounded in that haul 12th. A view of the gardens of the palace ol S.-hoejibrunn. A small number of marble busts, are to terminate the whole course o'jand among others, one of Marsha! time ; and we know them to be only certain but to be Were it in our power to lift up the nearer to us in consequence of even veil, and to behold what it conceals, d ty that passes over our head". To receive 100,000 crowns for acolohu. many and many a thorn we would these, therefore, let us look forward,Istature of N.moleon in bronze na-. plant in our breast. The proper andjnot with the dread of children, buqeng’ged the assistance of tiie Gcr- i.annes, will also be executed bv jskiliul French sculptors. 1 he celebrated Canovtt, who is to C0.STU1ES3, SEX ATE. Wednesday, January 17. The bill authorising the fitting out, officering and manning the frigates >f the United States was read in com. nittee of the whole, and ordered to >e engrosser! for a third reading. ~ VOLUNTEER CORPS. The bill to engage a corps of vo lunteers for a short period in the service of the United States was on motion of Mr. Bradley, postponed till Monday next. Thursday, January 18. Mr. Heed submitted t ie following resolution for an amendment of tin- constitution ; which was read for consideration : ‘ Resolved by the Senate & House of.Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,, two thirds of both Houses concur- ing, That the following section be submitted to the Legislature of the several states, which when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourth of the states, shall be valid and binding is a part of the constitution of the United States. “ If any citizen of the United States shall accept of any title of no bility from a king, prince, or foreign state, such citizen shall thenceforth be incapable of holding any office of honor or profit under the Uuited Stales.” rational conduct of men with regardj with that manly seriousness which man artist at Vienna, who lias tin •‘.n futurity, is regulated by two cou-jbelongs to men and chnstians. Lulstarure of Joseph II. under the di- siderations; First, that much ofwhatjus not avert our view from them, us jv.:t:on of the celebrated proi’essoi it contains, must remain to us abso- ii we could place them at some grea- Zabhcr. lately unknown ; next, that there arc ter distance by excluding them fromj also some events in it which may be.our thoughts. This indeed is the) Lead and Amvnnoy. a bed of certainly known and foreseen. |refuge of too many ; but it is the n - ! Ore has been discovered m the iow- Flrst, much of futurity is, and must fuge of fools, who aggravate thereby cr end of this county, which on uhi , entirely unknown to us. Wneunhe terrors they must encounter, of Mr. Fimond, s silver smith of this we speculate about the continuance. For he that cometh, shall come, and city, proves to contain Lead and \n- ofoir life, and the events which are're;// not tarry. To his coining, lett'mionv at a time when intercourse to fill it, we behold a river which isius look with a steady eye; and as with Europe is forbidden these me- dways flowing ; but which soon es-jlife advances through its progres-tals are much in demand in this apes out of our sight, and is cover-jsive stages, prepare lor its close, and country, especially in the niauufac- ■*d with mists ami darkness. So me [for appearing before him who made tare of printing types. Further ex- of its windings we may endcavour.us.^ 'pcrimuits wilfbe made, and the re- o trace; bit it is only fora very) Tims I have endeavoured to pointsuit will be published. Raleigh Mi- hort way that we are able to pursue out the reflections proper to be made, nee on. them. In endless conjectures wejwhen the question is put to am- ol . quickly find ourselves bewildered ; us, How old art thou P I have shown' and, often, the next event that hap-jwith what eye we should review the pens baifles all the reasonings we had j past years of our life ; in what light! AVu>- Ta'k I-ininr • T’ formed concerning the succession we should consider the present; and „ ' ’ ■* ai ' of events. The consequence which,with what dispositions look forward 1 , ' 1 ^ rival of the schr.Ze- follows from this is, that all the anx- to the future : In order that such a I. 1 -' r ,’ at ^ aa ! :n ' jrc ’ in days from Tuesday, Janu try 23. The bill authorising the fitting out^ officering, and manning the frigates o» the United States was read the 3d time. Mr. Bradley moved to postpone the further consideration of tnesub- . . - V - j ccl * t! ^ Monday next. On this motion the Senate divided 13 and 13 ; and the Vice-President decided the question in the negative. M . Anderson moved to postpone the further consideration of the bill to the second Monday in February. Fiiis question w as decided by Yeas 13, Nays 18, The bill was then passed by Yea» 25, Nays 6. DOM EST1C. • tiiio U) mv hiia | •uwti v • v'lvivt UI.U OUL.l U . . , . » , ietv about futurity, which passes the qtftstion may always leave some seri- l . a f )lcs ’ ' vc * laVt: a confirmation ol committee. Wednesday, January 24. Mr. Reed's motion for an amend ment to the constitution was, on mo tion ol Mr. Leib, referred to a select committee. Ordered that Mr. Reed, Mr. Leib and Air. Crawford be tit© rush forward inconsiderate and head long. We must make, as far as w'e are able, provision for future welfare; outward cargoes, by giving bonds. Charleston, January-23. To the Editor af the Enquirer. Sir—When useful knowledge is and guard against dangers which ap-'conveved to a country or people like Capt. Williams arrived last even pare ally threaten. But having done ours, the examples are followed and "ig from Lisbon, left that place on this, tve must stop; and leave the I reqiientlv great improvements made'thc 20th December. Allah's in For rest to Him who disposeth of tutu-thereon—li’you agree with ma, that'tugal remained much in the same rity at his will. He who sitteth in the following information will be state ns at our last advices. A few the heavens laughs at the wisdom and,useful to the public, you will please ( days before capt. W. sailed, intclli- the plans of worldly men. Where-give it a situation in your paper, gence was received from Spain, that States by Mr* Graham- cipal Spanish army had been Thursday, January 25. Fhe bill authorising the President to engage in the service of of the U. S. for a short period a corps of volun teers, was on motion of Mr. Lcib w postponed till Monday next. House of Representatives. Friday, Januarv 12. The following mess.. © w is receiv ed from the President oi t ie United lore boast not thyself of to-morrow ;jwhic!t will cause it to be spread to the princip. for thou knowest not what a day may\a great extent. [defeated in two engagements with fo the House of Representatives of bring forth. For the same reason,! In my observations in our native die French, about the 1st Novem- _ the United States. despair not of to-morrow ; for it may State, I have seen and heard much her, near Salamanca, in which the' bring forth good not vourselvi The impending b I communicate to the House of good as well as evil. Vexjsaid, upon the subject of extracting''Patriots suffered a loss of 13or 14000 Representatives the report of the res with imaginary fears.'seed from Cotton by the machinery, men. It was stated that the Span!- Secretary ot State on the subject of ling black cloud, to whichlwhich has been in operation in tins arils had pursued the army under resolution of the 3d inst. James Madison. January 12, 1810. The Secretary of State has the ho- you loook up with so much dread,'State, for several years. The pre- Soult, over whom they had gained! may pass by harmless ; or though itjvailing opinion lias been and correct some advantages, until he was rein- should discharge the storm, yet, bc-;ic/3, that the staple of the Cotton has forced by a strong body of fresh fore it breaks, you muy be lodged in been much injured by the operation, troops near Salamanca ; when lie that lonely mansion which no storms [which has been the effect ot cutting became the assailant ; and the Spu-' aor to report to the President incon- ever touch. ithe staple and making it too short,nish commander, emboldened by re- fortuity to the Resolution of the In the next place, there are in fu-|as to render it of much less value, cent successes, determined on foeet- House of Representatives of the turity some events which may be,than when the staple has its natural ing him in a general battle, for which 3d instant, that no information has certainly foreseen by us, through all'consistency. This has been charged to’purpose he had imprudently ta!cen^ eea received at the Department of its darkness. First, it may be con-the form of the teeth of the saws up a position on an extensive plain, ^ tate relative to the blockade of the fidently predicted, that no situation which revolves between iron bars, where the superiority of French tac-iP'? 1 ’ 18 of lhe Baltic by France, and into which it will bring us, shall ever answer fully to our hopes, or confer perfect happiness. This is as certain as if we already saw it, tint life, in its future periods, will continue to be what it has heretofore been ; that it will be a mixed and varied state ; a chequered scene of pleasures and tins, of fugitive joys and transient those saws are mostly placed near toitics triumphed over Patriotic valor, t ^ lc exclusion of neutral vessels the bars to prevent the seed from and he was defeated with the loss a- ty Russia, Sweden and Denmark, passing through with the Cotton, and hove stated. Still, however, iliel As it is presumed, however, that olten,or, perhaps in no case, has there!French were not advancing, and enclosed papers, the first a trans- been a machine constructed, so as to probably would not attempt it, until l ;ltl0n °f an “ Ukase” of the Russi- upto Heaven, and acknowledge, witlygriefs, siicce« ding in a round to om a grateful heart, the actual blessmgs’.uuother. Whether we look forward you enjoy. If you must admit to the years of youth, or to those ol that you are now in health, peace,'manhood and advanced life, it is all and safety ; without any particulanthe same. The world will lie to us, or uncommon evils to alfliet your con- j what ic has been to generations past. Union; what muree.au von roasomt-iSet our, therefore, on what remain Llv itKik for in this vain and uncer tain w< rid l How little can tne great est prosperity add to such a state : Will any future situation ever mulct soil happy, it now, with so few euu- aes of grief miserable! of vour journey under this persuu sion. According to this measure, estimate your future pleasures; anti ■ a’ciilaiw your future gains. Carr\ always along with jou a modest ant. you imagine \ourse!vt • la temperate min i. Let not your ex- iVio evil ties iu the Maie pec unions To n the years that are to prevent the saws and teeth from fric tion against the bars, which cuts tin staple in the same manner, and upon the same principle, that the staple would be cut by a pair of shears, whilst one lever stationed and the o- ther vibrating to perforin the opera tion. Thus the Cotton is caught in inis acute angle and cannot escape until there is a seperation ol the fibre, it the mechanist will use due caution n the construction of the engines, rul form the mechanism, so as to irevent the saws irom revolving to;; war to the bars, the Cotton will he •reserved and will be much more va- . uubie. \ oar must obt. RICHARD HARRIS. reinforcements should arrive irom an government, dated on the 14th of France. We are informed by a gentleman May, 1809, and the second, a trans lation furnished to this department on the 10th of January last, by the who left Jamaica about 25 days;Charge des Affaires of Denmark, of since, that Brown, the late collector it New-Orleans, on his arrival at such parts of the instructions give* to the privateers of ;hat countrv o* Jamaica, had disposed of the specie]^ ie September, 1807, as were he had carried off with him, for bills supposed to be most interesting t© in England, and that he had left that island with his booty, on board a • essel bound for England. CCharleston Courier.J ~ R 1 N T I N G, OK l.VirRY DEspRIKTtON, A’cutty executed at t/us OJJice. neutrals, and may have some connec- tirn with the object of the resolution, they are respectfelly submitted, ** R. SMITH. Department of State, J fanuary 11 th, 1810. J The message, with the document* accompanying the same, were order ed to be printed.