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-m-jx.. i.j.. n 1 i",n iiwmiii •ur British brethren. Wo Inve warned thorn from time to time of attempts by their le- gislaurc to extend an unwarrantable jurisdic tion over us. We have reminded them of the ci cumslances of our emigration and settlement he e. Wo have appealed to their native jus tice and magnanimity, and wo have conjured them, by the ties of our common kindred, to d sivow these usurpations, which would ine- vii rtily interrupt our connoxions and corres- pomleuces. They loo have been deaf to tho voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in tho necessity, which denounces our separation, and hold them, us we hold the rest of mankind; cnomies in war, in peace, friends. We, therefore, the representatives of iho United Stales of America, in General Con gress assembled, -appealing to the Supremo Judge ofibe world for the rectitude of our in tensions, do, in tho name, and by authority of the good people of these colonies, solemnly publish and declare, that these United Colonies lire, mid of right ought to be, Free and Inde- pendent States; that they are absolved from all allegiance to tho British crown, and that all political connexion between them and the state of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved; and that, as Free and Independent States, they have full power to levy war, con clude pence, contract alliances, establish com merce,-and to do all other acs and things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reli ance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fos tunes, and our sacred honor. The foregoing deel /ration :r it, by an. order of Congress, engrossed, and signed by the fol lowing members: JOHN HANCOCK, President. New Hampshire. James Smith, Jo-ah Bartlett, George Taylor, Wdliam Whipple, James Wilson, Ma'thew Thornton. George Ross. 3Ins$qchusetls Hay. Del wire, Simuel Adams, .John Ad uns, R iiiort Treat Paino, Elhridgc Gerry. Rhode Island, fyc. S'ephen Hopkins, W llinm Ellery. Connecticut. Roger Shorn) in, . S-miiel Huntington, Wiliam Wdliams, Oliver Wolcott. New York. Wdliam Floyd, Philip Livingston, ( Francis Lewis, Lewis Morris, New Jersey. Richard Stockton, John Witherspoon, Francis Hopkinson, John Hut, Abraham Clark. Pennsylvania. Robert Morris, Benjamin Rush, Benjamin Franklin, John Morton, George Qlyuvr, Cesar Rodney, George Read, Thomas M'Koan. Maryland. Santncl Chase, Wdliam Paca, Thomas Stone, C.Curroll,of Carrollton * Virginia. George Wythe, Richard Henry Lee, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Nelson, Jr. Francis LightfootLeo, Carter Braxton. North Carolina. William Hooper, Joseph Hewcs, John Penn. South Carolina. Edward Rutledge, Thomas H ay wood, J r. Thomas Lynch, Jr. Arthur Middleton. Georgia. Button Gwinnett, Ly:n<n II dl, George Walton.* . Charles Thomson, Scc'ry. [Note.—-It would Seem that Congress was from the beginning attentive to the commemo ration of- tho declaration of independence. It appears by tho Journal, that, in tho yoar 1777, n respectful, adjournment took place from Thurs day, die 3d of Julv r o Saturday, the Silt in that year. And on the 24th of June, 1778, con gress having determined to adjourn from York Town, in Pennsylvania, to meiUat Philadel phia, on the 2d day of July following, passed the subjoined resolution; in addition to which it w is farther resolved, that congress would, in a body, attend divine worship on Sunday, the Sdt day of July, to return thanks for the divine mercy, in supporting tho independence of the states, and that the chaplains should be notifi ed to officiate and preach sermons suited to tho occasion. Resolved, That a committee of three bo ap pointed to tnko proper measures for a pubjic celebration of tho anniversary of independence at Philadelphia, on the 4th day of July next: and that they be authorized and directed to in vito the President and Council, and speaker of tho assembly of tho commonwealth of Pennsyl vania, nndsuch other gentlomen and strangers of distinction, as they shall deem proper.] SEZSCEXiZmSJNEOUS. Curiosities of South Carolina.—The Charleston Courier contains a description of the Table Rock, in the backwoods, near tho North Carolina line. It is about 1100 feet high, and almost perpendicular. Some curious objects are observed on the summit. "Near this spot we observed several inden tations on the rock, e-parcntly tho track-of a horse. One in particular was so well defined that the whole impression of the frog was visi ble. Concerning these marks there is an In dian tradition, accounting for thorn in the following manner: At a period anterior to any white settlement in this remote ^corner, the Great Spirit descended to the top of tho rock mounted oh a beautiful ‘ white horse, and the tracks were afterwards shewn in confirm* tion of.the story. "Another curiosity which is much more re markable, is tho “Wheel Tracks,” though it hears no rescmblunco to any such impressions. I< consists of two parallel lines, extending pro bably more than one hundred yards along the derlivity of tho rock, and appears like tho track that you might suppose to bo made by thosclaws and feet of a terrapin on a sea beach, except that the prints are nearer together, than if that had been die case. •“I would mention the "Meas Carpet” with which many portions of tho surface of the sum mit is covered. It is composed of a vegetable substance so firmly matted together, that seve ral square yards may be raised from thq rock, without its failing assunder.’V "What's in a name?”—-General Jackson is nut a great favourite among our neighbours ill Canada. It was but a few days ago that a Y ankee showman ventured to exhibit him at York, in wax, standing as large as life, by tho side of Bonaparte, Wellington, George the 4th, Sec. This was insufferable—a mob of loyal sub jects collected* and with a second Packenham at their head, stripped ihe General of his uni form, and otherwise disfigured him. The cour age that was doubtful at New Orients, display ed itself conspicuously here, where there weie no Keutu :ky rifles to oppose it—and where the brave General was made of nothing tougher than wax. Sometirao last fall, a few enterpri sing gentlemen at St. Catharines purchased in this village, a small canal boat, that bad “Gon- erel Jackson” painted on its stern, in anticipa tion of a celebration which was to follow tlico- pening of a few miles of the Welland canal. The iioat was taken to St. Cathurinos, and tho an gry spirit of the Canadians manifested itself in various ways. The very idea of adopi mg an American boat bearing that title, as die first to be put upon a British canal, \va> high t oason. Tho Gleaner at Niagara opened its batteiie*, and squinted at the battle of New Orleans, the hanging of Arbuthnot and Ambrister, and all that sort of thing. The General’s name and the boat bearing it, was assailed with tar and brick-bats. A few laborers on the canal, who had fought under the General, determined to dofond itis name, armed themselves, and took up their residcuco in the boat. Relaxing their exertions however, fire was communicated to rito bout mid a timely discovery alone saved it from destruction. Tho prop iotors who were lor peace, bel eving hat their bo it“6y any other name would" sail as well, gave G.m. Jackson a gentle brush, and adopted a more significant title—•“ The Experiment.” While the Gen eral is used so scurvdy in Canada, and the ad ministration papers at W.ishinmgtpn mid othor portions of the United States, are treating hint but little better, bo is quietly superintending bis farm in Tennessee—enjoying the esteem and veneration of a country be lias nobly serv ed—and ready at the call of that country, a- gain to take the field, or add lustre to her na tional chaVacter, in presiding over her councils. —Lockport(N. Y.) Observatory. A Russian princess.-—The Swiss doctor, Mi chael Scltuppucli, was at one period consulted by persons of distinction from all parts ''of the would. Thoro were once assembled in bis la boratory a number of French ladies and gen le nten, and others, and amongst them a Russian prince, with itis daughter, whose singular beau ty attracted general attention. A French mar quis was endoavouring, without much success, to qit'Zthe doctor, when an old peasant neighbour of Scliuppnch, meanly dressed, with a snow- white beard, entered. Scltuppucli, hearing that the old man’s wife was ill, immediately turned away from his groat company, and sot about preparing some medicine for his neighbour. The marquis then turned his wit upon the old peasant, and after many silly jokes upon his long white board, offered a Wager of twelve Iviis d'ors, that none of tho ladies would kiss “the nidi dirty-looking fellow.” The Russian princess, hearing this made a sign to Iter atten dant, who brought her a plate: she deposited on it twelve louisd' ors, and the marquis could not of course refuse to double tho number. The fair Russian then, requesting permission to sa line die old man after tho fashion of her coun try, embraced mid kissed him, and presented to him tho plate of gold, saying, ‘Take this as a remembrance of me; and as a sign that the Rus sian girls think it their duty to honour old age.’ . FISH STORY. Portsmouth, 2V. H. June 9.—A whale, sup posed to be botweou forty and fif.y foot Ion came up our river on Thursday afternoon. fl has kept above Portsmouth Bridge, apparently afraid to reuuss it, nnd lias afforded his pursu ers a fine chase. He stands but a poor chanco of regaining his native ocean. June lG. On Friday morning he was seen by many market peoplo coming down tho rivor. An ex- S edition was immediately set on foot by Col. lecatur, of tho N.tvy Yard, and Mr. Z. Willey, to take him, which was nut successful till Tues day evening at 5 o’clock, when a harpoon from Mr. Willoy took effect, followed by two har poons nnd four lances from Col. Decatur, near Pino Point, in the Berwick branch of the Pis- cntaqiiu, about 10 miles from town. Ho con tinued towing the two boats attached to him, till Wednesday moruiug, sometimes going with the greatest velocity, and with imminent danger to the boats at the Horseraces, which was near ly three hours, nnd from livo to seven o’clock in the morning was in view of thousands who flocked to soo him, being then insight of Ports mouth bridge. Ho was finally despatched at 7 o’clock, near the bridge, and secured in Spin ney’s creek, thcnco carried to Badger’s Island, where preparations wero yesterday made for his public exhibition. From Friday to Wed- ay rooming tho river lias been filled with boats, either trying to take him, or to view the sport. The bridgo and margins of the river have been througed with spec:atom, especially oq Monday afternoon, when he was in view the whole time, and the river perfectly calm. The appearance of a whalo many river in tho United States would ho considered un extraordiury and gratifying circumstance, and for five days our citizens have had that opportunity, which may never occur again. The length of tho whalo is about 50 feet, and his breadth about 16 feet. His head is shaped like that of the horse, and he differs from all others that have been seen by thoso acquainted with that species of flslt. His motion was undulatory, nnd it is the opinion of Col. Decatur that this is the very Sea Serpent which has so long been a visitor on our coast. How to get Married! A lover in England, who had wooed his charmer for ten long yenrs, with the most devoted constancy, at last obtain ed her consent, and an early day was appoint ed for tho nuptials. Elated with' his success, and overjoyed at tho prospect of his approach ing happiness, he became so gloriously intoxi cated, that the clergyman refused to marry them. By particular desire of the bride, how ever, who in her turn became alarmed, lest in hissobtr M int* he might repent of tho rash step, hi XVkcd up lor three hours in tho churchjr—1 iluntarily remaining with him— at the cxp.i.tion of which time, lie was consid ered cool .enough to go through the ceremony. A Divorce.—A short time since, in an ad joining town, a happy pair wero regularly join ed in wedlock by a facetious Squire, whose fee totally exhausted the funds of tne bridgegroom. Not many days, ii appears, had elapsed before the parties who had been joined "till deatli should them part,” became mutually dissatsfied with their lot, and returned to tho Squire with many tales of woe, beseeching him with all their eloquence to un-marry them, which he a- greed to do, provided he was previously paid the sum of three dollars, double tho fee of the first ceremony. This sunt tho bridegroom paid by a week’s labor on tho Squire’s farm. Then caino the ceremony of "parting.” Tho Squire placed a block upon the floor on which was pul a live cat: one pulled the head and the o her the tail, while the Squire, with an axe, severed flic cat in twain, at the same time exclaimin ', “death has now parted you!” The couple de parted with a fiim belief that the performance was strictly legal, and have not lived together since.—Ohio paper. From the Philadelphia Gazette. EXTRAORDINARY COWS. Mr. Editor—In your Gazette of the 26th of November Iasi, we see that at tho Worcestei Cattle Show, Gov. Lincoln, of Massachusetts, has offered for oxhibitioii a cow, which has of ten given 27 quarts of milk. When visiting the “Clialais of Grayers” itt Switzerland, thir ty^ years ago, I have there seen numerous herds of cows, which yield from 60 to 63 quar.s of m.lk each, every day. Afterwards, when visit ing the establishment of Mr. Chabert, tho Di rector of the veterinary school of Alfort, I saw the same species of animal affording upon a so l, far inferior to the former, as much as three buckets or twclvo gallons of milk, and never les^than eight gallons every day'. Mr. Chabflrt, in his publications, said that he had observed that cows fed in winter upon dry substances, give less milk than those winch are kepi upon green diet, and also that their muk loses much of i s quality. Ho published the receipt, by the usu of which his cows af forded him an equal quantity of milk during the summer. Take a bushel of potatoes, break them raw, placo them to a barrel standing up, putting in successively a layer of potatoes and a layer of bran, and a sin ill quantity of yeast in the middle of the ntess, which is to be left thus o ferment during a whole week, and when the vinous tasre has pervaded the whole mixture, it is then given to the cows, who eat it greedily. While a number of peoplo were engaged in washing sheep, in Ashfield, Mass, a boat upset coiitaiu.u" seven persons, only three of whom succeeded in reaching the shore. The aged lather of one of the number, seeing his soft sinking, plunged in to Jus rescue, but was him- solflost. The persons drowned were, Deacon David Lyon and his son; Arnold Drake, and two sons of Mr. Eli Gray—the two first men tioned lqft widows. While Mr. N. Douglass and his wife wero returning from ihe funeral of ■he drowned persons, a messenger met them with tho melancholy tale, that their eldest daughter, a sprightly child of 10 years, had been instantly killed by the fall of the sash up on her neck in attempting to get out of a win dow. On the the samo day, Mr. Nathan Wood and family, who were likewise returning from the fnneral, were met with the intelligence that their dwelling house, w :h all its contents, had been burnt to ashes This rapid succes sion ofdisastrousprovidencos, has shrouded tho town in gloom. A corked bottle h?s been picked up at Long Head, N, C. containing a slip of paper on which is written, "May 18, 1827, laf. 33 30 N. long. 77 30 W. on board ship Saco of Boston, bound from New Orleans for Liverpool, out 13 days, vory leaky, making 900 strokes por hour.”— Tho master’s name could not he distinguished with accuracy, but it was supposed,to be Fes ter. Wo cannot but admire the firmness of the gallant mariner in seizing this pnly means of in forming his friends, and thoso interested in the fate of his vessel, of her impending destruction. In a late number of tho London Courier, it is stated, that tho Insolvent Debtors’ Court had beon that morning unusually crowded, “mainly on aejount of hearing tho examination of William Benbow, who is opposed by his cre ditors, for not having inserted in his schedule the bones of'Thomas Paine, which it is said ho has now in a cellar in his house.” The accounts from Lisbon are to tho 15th April last. The readvnnce of the Spanish army to the frontiers of Portugal had naturally given rise to fresh uneasiness, arid tho Portu guese had in cousoquence demanded an expla nation of the cause of tliis movement. A Cou rier, with the reply of the Cabinet of Madrid, arrived on the 13lh. The Spanish Govorn- nient stated that its conduct was occasioned by iho assemblage of tho large force of English and Portuguese troops towards Estremadura. A privato letter from Lisbon, of tho 14th, states, that Sir Clinton had suddonly arrived in that capital, from tho army, nnd rumors of ove- ry sort were afloat. Ono report was, that the British General camo to demand reinforce ments, and that a Council of War was held, at which the British Admiral assisted. The re sult is said to be, that tho Portuguese Govern ment had decided on mooting the Spanish Cor don of Observation by a countor army of de fence; and that orders wero given for tho im mediate enrollment of 12,000 men, who were to he stationed at Visen. If Portugal hopes to maintain hor independence she must do so by tho arm of military strength. If she remains weak, her government will bo ceaselessly as sailed by hostility and conspiracies. During the week preceding tho3dofMuv v an advance ofthreri pence a cut had been made oa weaving calico by hand. MomVav, JuVj 2, Our Counlry—.Our whole Country." FOURTH OF JULY! •• Day by Freemen hardly won, Day when Frxedohs march begun, WELCOME, with the rising sun, And ever glorious be. « Now let Youth and Beauty meet, In gayest robes, with garlands sweet, In sacred strains to celebrate A NATION’S JUBILEE! “ If tomorrow’s dawn should call, War’s dread bnnner to unfurl, PATRIOTS ! let us fight and fall r For America.” Ere another week rolls around, the 51st an niversary of that glorious day will have dawn ed, when Freedom’s Scn rose resplendent on our land. A day so important in itself, so ben eficial in its consequences, should not be suf fered to pass by, without every demonstration of joy and gladness wh'ch the occasion is cal culated to exrite. Mingling with our mirth, feelings of grateful recollection, it is proper that on oach annual return, we should dwell un those events that gave rise to it, and tho conse quences that followed. Engraved us they arc however on the heart of every American, a iiricf allusion is all that will be expected of us. In tho short space of fifty-one years, since the Dcrlaraiion of Independence, our Country Itas performed the work of ages. From a fec- blo infancy, she has grown with unexampled ra pidity to a giant’s size and a giant’s strength.— She has dashed through till the obstacles which jealousy and hatred flung in her path, to a sur prising point of greatness. Her valor has com manded the respect—-her enterprise has ex cited the emulation-—Iter prudence won tho regard—and her success obtained tho admira tion of the world. From a dependent colony, we have become a great, glorious and free peo pic; rejoicing in the blessings we possess, and ready to partake thoso blessings with tho world, Our condition is in all respects singular!} happy. With a climate various and healthy; a people active and intrepid; we are bles sed with every thing necessary to make a pow erful, prosperous, enduring empire. For such a carcor of glory and wealth, vouchsafed to us alone amongst tho nations, whilst the storms of war wero sweeping over the face of the world, we owe a deep obligation of gratitude. Let us celebrate tho approaching Anniversary with the solemn joy which befits it. Let us make an oblation of petty differences, and, forgetting that wo are occasionally politicians—remember ouly tint wcaro Americans. structing them—none who have no regard f tt political consistency. -Elect men to office whot 6 principles correspond with your owd—^ whom you can rely upon for honesty and i a . tegrity—men who have been uniformly rep^ lican, and not such as have assumed the ^ as a cloak of deceit. . Such as have no* rc . gard for tho feelings and interests of constituents, are unworthy of confidence, acj j should he suffered to vegotate in the ne'g] e; j they merit. From the Chattahoochy. Two more steam, boats, loaded with goods from New Orleam liavo arrived in that river. The water h t0 ^ low however to allow them to ascend as bighas they anticipated, and thoy remain at present*, bout 20 miles below Fort Gaines. The are transferred to lighters, and are ascending to the Falls. From tho experiments made, the probability is, that, steam boats will be able to navigate the Chattahoochy a great portion of the year. That country is settling fast aB j promises in a few years to bo an important sec. tion of the state. ‘THJiS'llOU 'rThe State ol OUSE THAT JACK BUILT,” 'he State of Georgia—'This is tho HOUSE that Jack built. The People's Money—This is tho MALT that lay in the House that Jack buiit. The Radical Faction—'This is the RAT that cat the Malt that lay in the house that Jack built. General Clark—This is tho CAT that caught the Rat that eat the-Malt that lay j n the House lhat Jack built. The Federal Presses—Those are theDOGS that worried the Cat that caught tho Rot that out the Malt that lay in the House that Jock built. Forsyth and Berrien—Those aro the MEN that coaxed the Dogs that worried the Cat that caught the Rat that cat the Malt that hj in the House that Jack built. Public Opinion—Tliis is the LION that crushed the Mon tiiat coaxed tho Dop tip: worried the Cat that caught the Rat that eat the Mall that lay in the Houso that Jack,built. Tho Doctrino maintained by the leading members of the Federal party, viz. that a Re presentative is not bound to obey the instruc tions of his constituents, is one, than which none can scarcely be found more subversive of tho spirit of Republicanism, or more hostile to tho fundamental principles of our government. The Representative is but tho servant of the body ho represents; and if he doos not follow his instructions^ ho cannot be a representative. By no law or custom that we know of, is the servant greater than his master; yet if the re presentative wero allowed to act in opposition to tho known will of his constituents, it would imply such a sanction. Yet such is the doctrino promulgated by a certain set of men in this State! men, too, who stylo themselves Republicans; and who arrogate to themselves all tho talents, and all the patriotism the Stato affords!—and who con sequently claim prescriptive right to all the high places under government! Still, this doctrine corresponds with their ge neral principles, and explains tho cause of ma ny sudden and very wonderful changes! Ac knowledging no responsibility to tho people— consulting no interest but their own—and feel ing no motive to action but that excited by their passions, among them consistency is no virtue, nor is duplicity a vice. They claim tho privi- lego of changing thoir creed as often as interest or ambition dictates. And with them it is no crime to pledge themselves previous to an e- lectiun in favor of ono set of principles, and af ter it to support measures directly opposite. As it is their policy to deceive, they endea vor to keep the truth concealed, by involving it in mist and darkness, lest the people should bestow on thoir acts that scrutiny and detesta tion thoy merit. What other molivo could have tnducod Mr. Forsyth to vote against tho printing of tho Documents on tho Georgia question?—a question of such vast interest to the whole country? It could not havo been the expense; for My. F. has little regard for eco nomy; and besides tho whole expense of print ing was likely to cost the nation little moro than his speech upon the subject. What mo tive also could havo induced tho whole Geor gia Delogation at tho session previous, to op pose a call for tho Documents on the same question, unless it were to prevent tho facts from coming before tho people? So likewiso in our Legislature some two or threo years a- go, when Abercrombie was Speaker of the House, he denied to printers who wore oppos ed to him, tho privilege of taking minutes of tho proceedings of the House! for fear proba bly"that too much of their duplicity might be exposed. People of Georgia! if you would not be de ceived and imposed upon by your servants, place none in power who deny your right of in- Bugs outwitted! A traveller in tjio plney woods, country, stopped for tho night at a how that promised in huge characters “InturTau• Mint For Mann And Iloss, Hear." ILmaj appeased his appetite on buttermilk and hot* cake, he stretched himself on his pallet to. seek repose; but was soon surrounded^ by such n army of Bugs, that to close his eyes was imps- si hie. Exhausted with tho fatigues of his jour ney, and the exertion of defending bis person trout ibis unprovoked attack, he was abpnt sur rendering himself to desp air, when a thought struck him: To retreat, would look cowardly— to stir rentier to tho mercy of his assailants, wit horrible—and to hang himself afior tho manner of John Bull, for vexation, was not to bo thought of. What then?—Finding it impossible to hold combat with such unequal odds, ho resolved up on a coup dt mAn:—carefully throwing off iho covering, so as not to alarm tho onemy; he com posed himself, as if for sloop. The foe, throw off Itis guard, poured in upon h.m with his whole force, and commenced their work of blood!- Now was tho time our traveller displayed hit generalship: leaping from bed, and seizing the four corners of tho bottom sheet, (tho rest of the bed clothes he had previously removed)ho drew them togother into a hard knot, and in the twinkling of no eye, whisked it, Bugs and a nd nil, out at the chamber window! He after wards laid down and enjoyed undisturbed if poso till morning. FOR THE MACON TELEORAFU. OUR NEXT GOVERNOR. The freedom of the press is a constitutions privilege, on which tho safoiy of the republic depends. And in a government liko our’s, is tho duty ns well as the privilege of every man, to discuss the political character and il^ public conduct of those who arc in office, «• well as thoso who aspiro after it. If the people, who aro happily tho solo judges of these thin-t, should be convinced that private emolument, or the gratification of individual ambition, t* tho sole, or priucipal object of the candiiM it becomes their duty to sot thoir faces agj 135 ' him. We know of no hotter standard by 0®“ wo can weigh the motive of that aspirant, tb ;1 Ins public conduct, his official acts, and ho o* 3 declarations. * . Mr. Forsyth is now held up to tho peep® 0, Georgia, as a candidate for tho highest o!h^ in their gift. And ho and Ins friends must ce^ tainly consent that ho should bo judged by®! rule laid down as above. If ho cannot sir the test of this investigation, ho is by no ®* worthy of thoir support. What, then, In® y, Mr. Forsyth’s public conduct? - First, lnm a violent federalist—seo his toasts, p u “ harangues, Sfc. sonic somo sixteen or twW years ago. Soon after, wo find him a den 00 ' elected to Congress on tho faith of creed- Now, wo do not deny, that a r< ^ may, at different times, and as his intellect ® 3 be supposed id become moro mature, •o**”*JJ very conscientiously, different views • samo subject. But when wo see a man 9 following tho multitude, whether wrong, we havo somo good reason to tiiat ho is pursuing “ the loaves and fishes^ not tho faithful service ofhis master, Wer prehend that if Mr. Forsyth’s course u ® arm*’