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FOREIGN. Picture of England.—Extract of a letter from an intelligent gentleman in London to his frond in Baltimore, dated 23d April, 1818. “ Ninety thousand English families are now residing in France because they cannot subsist in England, exclusive of the great number emigrating to A- mcrica. The returns to parliament of the num ber of persons in England and Wales made this present session, for the purpose of building new clmrcliPS, shews that our population has decreas ed more than half a million since the last census in 1810. This is exclusive of Scotland and Ire land. Our poor rates have increased during the present reign of George the III, from seven hun dred thousand to eight millions anti tv half per annum, and the king's taxes have increased since the commencement of the first Amen *• i war in 1773, from 7.000,000 to 65,000,000 a year, ex clusive of the income tax and the additional war tax on malt, which are now repealed, anti still our revenue is 14,000,000 a year short of out ex penditure. which has been provided for since peace with France, by an annual issue of exche quer bills, the interest of which is two millions uml a half per annum, exclusive of forty six millions per annum, paid out of the public taxes us interest for the funded debt. Our na tional debt, funded and unfunded, being near twelve hundred millions. All this you will find to be correct by referring to the journals of our house of commons ! The number of criminals committed for trial each year have increased in the last 7 years from 5 to 14,000 per annum.— This is the real picture of England, and leads to a conclusion universally adopted, that we are not very remote from some great convulsion.” Picture of Prance.—Extract of a letter from an American in Europe, to Ids friend in Balti more. “ 1 left France in perfect tranquility and she must remain so as long as foreign troops arc there to restrain her revolutionary inhabitants. Their quiet is insecure, and must only be tem porary ; fdr their distinguishing traits of charac ter will always be the dance, and their inconstan cy and love of novelty will predominate. Inde pendent of tins ruling principle, those of the na tion who possess a spirit of patriotism, a real love of country, and the least spark of sensibili ty. must feel their disgmeeful and humiliating situation, and burn with a generous ardor to loose the shackles which bind them in the most abject slavery, and inflict retribution on their oppres sors. The day that France rises in her might to overthrow the mercenary slaves who pollute her soil, may also be distinguished by the annihila tion of the Bourbons—hated at home, and des- would not supply its place while the country con tinues in danger.” ‘‘Nations of the universe I—Strangers who enter Chili ! decide if such a people can be en slaved.” The generosity of a heroic people, forbidding the government's availing itself of other means of providing for the exigencies of the state than those founded on implicit confidence in their vir tue—it is ordered that the monthly contribution be discontinued. It is furthermore ordered, that commodore Ferry even despaired of toe. victory, when a sudden breeze revived his hopes, and turned the scale in his favor. Hits fortunate commander, finding the Niagara had suffered lightly in the engagement, made a desperate ef fort tii retrieve the fortune of the day, and tak ing advantage of the breeze, shot ahead of the Lady l’revost, Queen Charlotte and limiter, rak ing tlieni with her starbnatd guns, and engaged the Detroit, which being raked in all directions, soon became unmanageable. The Niagara then the articles of wrought silver be considered and I bore ahead ol the Queen Charlotte, and^ hauling treated as a deposit, which may serve as a pledge and security for the foreign succours the govern ment may solicit; in order that, if the war con cludes quickly (as, in humble reliance on the protection of the Most High, we hope it will) they mav be redeemed by the ordinary revenue ol the public. And in conformity to the request which lias been made, the two Alcaldes of this capital, Don Jose Manuel Lecaros, Don Domin go Toro, Don Ignacio and Don Domingo Ezza- guirre, thefiscaldelacumaraDonJo.se de Gro- gorio Argomde, and Don Francisco Antonio Pe rez, are appointed commissioners to receive the offerings; it shall be their duty to give to each citizen, making such pure oblation on the altar ol patriotism, a receipt specifying its weight, and form together with the marks distinguishing it, should such exist; they shall also provide a book, in which the receipt signed by tne com missioners, and the donor, shall be recorded : tlie book shall he deposited in the office of the se cretary of the Cabildo. It is ordered, that the address of the citizens of Santiago, ami this de cree, be printed, in order that it may be commu nicated to the army, and our allies, and serve as a document to those nationj who are ignorant of the true character of the American revolution. Delaware Wa’chman Literary Intelligence. •.Yew IVork.—A publication lias just made its appearance, entitled ‘* The military and naval operations in the Canadas, during the late war with the United States, including, also, the po litical history of Lower Canada, during tlie ad ministration of sir James Craig and sir George l’revost, from the year 1807 until the year 1815. by Hubert Christie, Esquire.” We have thought it our duty to peruse this volume with some at tention, and shall now take the liberty to express our opinion of its merits. In point of style it is accurate, its expressions (with but one or two ex ceptions) well chosen ami well put together: On the whole it deserves commendation in this res pect. In ali that relates to the political history of Lower Canada, we presume, the author is cor rect and impartial; his narration is clear and up on the starboard tack, engaged that ship, giv ing at the same time a raking fire with her lar board guns to (he Chippewa and Little Belt, whi 1 e uie smaller vessels closing to grape and canister distance, maintained a tremendous and most destructive fire. This masterly, and but too successful mamevre, decided the contest. Captain Barclay, being severely and dangerously wounded, captain Finnis, of the Queen Charlotte killed, and every commander, and officer second in command, either killed or di-abled, the De troit and Queen Charlotte, perfect wrecks, alter a desperate engagement of upwards of three hours, were compelled to surrender. By this de cisive action, the whole of the British squadron on lake Erie was captured by tlie enemy, who now became uncontrolable masters of tlie lake. The enemy lost in this action 27 men in killed, arid 90 men wounded. The British lo>t 3 officers and 38 men killed, and 9 officers and 85 men wounded. The prisoners were landed at San dusky, and treated with the greatest humanity by the American commodore, who paroled cap tain Barclay, and treated that gallant officer with all the kindmws and attention which his un successful bravery deserved.”—»Y. V. Iicraid. The university iif Dorport in Russia, contains 300 students, a philosophical cabinet, and a libra ry of 30,000 volumes. It is stated that Mr. John Bellamy has finished his 20 years labor on the Hebrew si riptures. Mr. Genet, formerly ambassador from France but now a resident in New-Yoik, is writing es says on equal taxation. I'be emperor of (ustria has despatched to th • Brazils many learned men in the different scien ces, that he may enrich his dominions with (lie productions discovered in the New World. M. Sclireiber, director of the imperial cabinet of na tural history, is to write the. account of the voyage. JTK8DAY_SIOHMI.no, \rm si u FLOUIDA. The president of the-! nited States | las understand, decided that I’cnsacola ami til W ther Spanish posts, which have been taken t general Jackson, in the Fioridas, shall i,. • stdred to the Spatii.-h authority : hut re " au, J)"rity : hut with* r ting of Spain shall hereafter 1 those rolmnoc of ,.i.. n * pised abroad, they possess not a single qualifica- occasionally interspersed with the judicious re- tion that can claim admiration, interest or nf-1flections ot a disciplined mind, lie, however, LAW. t'Jll THE .'IIL1.EDUEV11.LE HEFEKnOit. LAW CASE. On the 27th ult. at the sitting of the Supe- 1 discovers throughout, a hostile temper towards 11101 Oourt, ol \\ ilkes county, came on trial, the the United States, which often vents itself in il-1 interesting case of l)r. Webber against Dr. Bil- liberal sarcasm and ill-natured language. In his llD K' i,ea ‘ an actlun of slander. Flic evidence history of the military and naval operations dur- produced in the case, was perhaps, as clear, de- ing the late war, we do not accuse him of any | finite and impressive, as was ever given in cnuit. ... ....... ....... positive designed misstatement; disaster we * ,vai present during the trial, and am sure that and to sacrifice their lives in < or defence. You | know too well was olten the lot of the American the court, the jury and every person attending, fecliun.” OFFICIAL DOCUMF.&TS—-FROM CHILI. A J.tress oftlic citizens ofSantiago to the Supreme pirecto” Excellent Sir.—You have informed us that our brothers, plistcd in the field of battle, now wait the enemies attack, ready to shed their blood, have presented to us the sad image of Chili laid waste for two years and a half, w ith an atrocity truly Spanish ; of our wives, our children, and our sires, who, trembling with dread of lli'e scaf folds and the chains prepared for them by our proud foe, now advancing through the plains of Talca. turn their tuArful eves to those brave men arms during the two first campaigns at the north ward, but we also know that our fortunes began to assume a very different aspect before the war terminated, anii that brilliant affairs occurred which reflected the highest possible credit upon those arms both by sen and land. A perfect itri-j were fully cominccd of the justness of the charge. The testimony being gone through, the jury re tired, and after being out nearly an lultu and a half, returned the defendant guilty, with damages t to the amount of seven hundred and fifty dol- .liars. After learning the cogency and conclusive partiality, perhaps, was not always to have "been ! " ess ll,e testimony, it will probably be a mat- that on the banks of Tingirica, have s*vorn not j expected when speaking of the conduct of theK er ?^ surprise, to some of I)r. W.’s friends, that to survive our desolation At the same time you two rival nations, and Mr. Christie seems to have j . ® J u1 Y should have returned a yeidict so mcon- thought he conducted his history with sufficient j soci able. But they must recollect the peculiar candor if he only took care to avoid any direct j circumstances ol the case. Hie aflair was tried violation of positive truth 5 that lie was quite at i btf,,re a l ,etut j ll W> 1,1 a county where Dr. B. has liberty to pass slightly over those occasions l a numerous and influential latnily connexion, and which reflected no honor upon tlie English ai have informed os, that these valiant soldiers are destitute of bread, and other articles of food, requisite to give vigor to the arm destined to ex terminate the enemy : and that the public resour ces being exhausted, there is a deficiency of all things necessary to form hospitals, in which the wounds received in fighting lor the country ought to lie cured. M ha* reply does your excellency expect, to re presentations so mournful, and so interesting : You can expect no other than the only one wor thy of Chilians—that our fortunes, without re serve, belong to our country—that, for the pre sent, we entreat you to accept the spontaneous ottering we make nf all the wrought silver we possess, and our solemn declaration in the face of our country, and the universe, that while the war and the wants of Chili subsist, no article of plate shall be seen In our hotises. The people of Chili wish that the plate of ttie churches may not be touched, until, that of indi viduals being exhausted, we may say, humbling ourselves before the Supreme—“ naked we pre sent ourselves to implore thy protection ; in obe dience to thy command, that fhy creatures should preserve the gifts of life and liberty, we appro- pP »te to this holy purpose what was destined to adorn thy worship: we trust that the pure vows and ardent adorations of thy servants will, in thy sight, be no unworthy substitute for vessels of silver and gold.” In the mean time, we beseech your excellency to accept of tlie ottering made hv the clergy, as well secular, as regular, through their respective heads, of all the plate they possess, which is not used in tlie worship of tlie Most High : of all mis, and to omit All mention of the names of the gal lant American officers w ho were engaged in tnem. When compelled by historical fidelity to mention of these, he winces from the performance of the task, and betrays the stinging mortification he experiences by an attempt to ctmceal it from himself and Ins readers. Yes, this noble-spirit ed historian, this lair and impartial lover of truth, is capable of the meanness ol sinking all mention of tiie name of the youthful hero, who, with perhaps friends, who might be expected, on an occasion of this kind and magnitude, to exert all their influence in his behalf. Of this there is little doubt. While on the other band, Dr. W. was entirely a stranger, and friendless. Few or none, as I am told, had ever seen or known him, excepting from report, and this probably, from some friend of tlie defendant. But notwith standing all this influence, and these prejudices, against that gentleman, the slander was proven obvious, and so malicious, that even the de- handlul ol men, defeated a body of English and |lendant s friends, were obliged to acquiesce in a .Savages, in their attempt to storm the fort l verdict against him. Faking into view all these Sandusky ; and, in a second, yet more striking |circumstances, as they were, for one, I can say case, ol him, who covered himself anil his couti-M rather was surprised, that the \erdict was so try with glory, by bis masterly skill in naval tac- considerable. Perhaps the amercement is so Hi- tics, and wresting the victory from one of the c, ( :n p t0 '•e-tmburse the plaintiff's expenses ; cor- moet experienced and bravest captains in the hainly the verdict will operate as a healing • !balm to his wounded and as[ die at the same time, it reverts the missive blow, with renewed energy, upon the character of the calumniator) and inflicts an ever painful w ound, which nought can soothe—a stigma which even time itself can neither remedy or destroy. Hiitish marine—And did lie hope by this pitiful j bannto his wounded and aspersed reputation, at titico. to intiHTOiit flu* Iimniw (if ('mu-linn mill W .ii artifice, to intercept the names of Croghan and Macdonough from reaching posterity ? How must every generous mind revolt at such unworthy conduct in this historian, who, like the tyrant of antiquity, lias thus unwarily taken the most di rect means to defeat his own purpose. Nor are the names of Scott, Brown, Gaines, or any one of the American commanders mentioned by him with suitable distinction, if we except tlie solita ry case ot commodore Perry ; to him, and him only, has he rendered his due. The following account of the naval action on Lake Erie, is ex tracted, as well for the purpose of giving him p..ssi ssed hv the magistrates, public bodies, and J credit for Ids justice to the American commaiidei intir idual citizens of Santiago. In fine, w'l your excellency deign to appoint a vunmis-imer to receive these offerings, and to assti.eoei brothers now in arms for our defence, th.it hey iay expect, on our part, effirts befit ting tie •' ann gratitude their gallantry and their services have awakened in every Chilian bosom. DF.CIIFF.. Santiago, JTarcli 5th, 1818.—The secretaries af state iind of the treasury are ordered to make known to the clergy, the magistracy, public bo dies and individual citizens of Santiago, that the government, while it laments its inability to com mand language ad"quate toexpre-s the gratitude elicited by patriotism as rare as it is glorious, has directed the following inscription to be engraven on the columns erected at the eastern and west- era entrances of the capital: “ The 3th of March, 1818, tlie citizens of San tiago voluntarily stripped themselves of nil theii wrought silver, solemnly declaring that they vainu of jtsTiCL. Greensboro* August 1, 1818. SALE OK AFRICAN SLAVES. O N Monthly the 17(bof August next, in the town of Milledgeviile, will be exposed ta public sale, to the highest bidder, between G(i and 70 prime African Slaves, which have been forfeited to tlie state of Georgia, in consequence uf their having been introduced contrary to the Laws of this state, aud of the United States.— as toaft’ord the reader a specimen of his manner. Oil the 10th, in the morning, the enemy’s., ,, . , ... , . .. fleet were descried at anchor To Put-in-Biy, Indisputabje titles wall be made amf prompt pay sdinti'lir u-eifrl.rol nml ti.i p <lo,vti unmi merit required. Sales to continue from day t which immediately weighed and bo e down upon tlie Britivh squadron, while the wind, blowing a gentle breeze from the south west, veering round to the south east, gave the enemy the weather- gage. At a quarter before twelve, the British commenced bring, which was in ten minutes af terwards returned by the enemy, who bore up for close action. The engagement continued with unabated fury until half past two, when the enemy's principal ship, the Lawrence, being ren dered iwimauHgcaWe, commodore Perry left her m charge of his first lieutentant, Ynrnall, and hoisted his pendant on hoard the Niagara. Soon alter lie left the Lawrence, her colors were struck, but the British from the weakness of their crews, and the destruction of their boats, were unable <o take possession nf her. It was at this anx ious and interesting juncture, that the fate of the day seemed to poise in favor af the British, ai d equired. day ontil completed. By order of the Governor, (Jhaki.es V\ illiamsox, Agent. June 15. GRIN IJ. CARSTARPI1HN A CO. ^T^IIE firm of Orin I), ('arstarphen & Co. was dissolved on the 25th of December last— All persons indebted to the said firm, will please call at the Store of Goodrich & Carstarpben, next door to Kendrick’s tavern, and settle their respective accounts and notes, with Orin I). Car- starphen, who is duly authorized to grant dis charges and receive payment. OKI.V D. CAtlSTAnrUEJT. JE3SE BLEDSOE. WIiST ROOD 1UCH. Katoclon, June 26j 1818 quisition, that the king keep such a force in those colonies, as Xul ble him to exnc.'te, with fidelity, tlie fifth cle of the treaty between the I’nitou States Spain. That article so far as it alU-rts this <,7 ! ject, is in the following words : *• Tlie two 1,4 contracting parties shall, by all the means in th,i power, maintain peace and harmony among m several Indian nations who inhabit'tlie country adjacent to the lines and rivers, which by tie I preceding articles, form the boundaries of (|L two Floi idas ; and the better to obtain this effect both parties oblige themselves, expressly, to re. strain by torce, all hostilities on the part offo Indian nations living within their boundary « that Spain will not witter her Indians to Attack the citizens of the United States, nor the Indian, inhabiting their territory ; nor will the United States permit these last mentioned Indians to commence hostilities against the subject of I* Catholic Majesty, or his Indians, in anv manner whatever.” On the strict execution of this article, on the part of Spain, it is understood that the President rigorously insists; and that it was the failure to fulfil it, which produced the necessity of cross ing tlie Spanish boundary, during the present ivar with the Seminole Indians. These tribes occupy the lands on each side of the line between the United States and Florida- m«ch the greater part of them living within tie limits of the king of Spain. They are not cit izens of U. States, nor subjects of the king of Spain. They ow e no allegiance to the I,<wsof either power. They cannot, therefore be tried for treason on account of their levying war a- gainst either nation, within whose limits they dwell They are the owners of the suit which they occupy ; hold at least a qualified sovereign ty over it, and exercise on all occasions, lit right of making war and peace. To this pur pose they arc sovereign within the country whick they possess : to this purpose tlie country istteir country ; and that country may anil must, of necessity, become the legitimate seat of war, if the war cannot be otherwise terminated. This consideration becomes the stronger, wild j it in remembered, that it was owing to tlicac | know lodged incompetency of Spain to fulfil tk» I stipulations of her treaty with us by restraining I the hostilities of the Seminoles, by force, thl j tlie United Slates were compelled to take up J arms in their own defence. Yet such waste , delicacy of our govei nmont towards Spain, (kit j the first order issued to the general commandinj in that quarter expressly forbade him to cross the \ Spanish litre. This inhibition was repeatedhyr j second order. But, as it was apparent, that dri- ving the Indians beyond the limits of the Unit si States, was doing nothing effectual to extinguish ! the. war, since in tailing hack ivithin the limitsuf I Florida they were still at home, with all the I means of incursion and annoyance ivhicb they \ possessed at the commencement ol Im-tilities. t third order was issued, which authorised te I American general, if the Indians should {•reseat j themselves in a body, beyond the line, to cnsi | if. and attack them. Fliortlv after i-suing this j order, a mas^ai re was committed by the Indians, which demonstrated that no alternatives »er» left for the l nited States, but to leave our froiu tier exposed to the meic v of the savages, wtJ carry the war into Florida, ami thus to do for j Spain, what she confessed herself unable toil* for herself, by terminating by force the hostili ties of these savages. A fourth order was there fore issued to this effect, to the American gene ral ; but by the same order he was express]* commanded, if the Indians shouiii take refuge under a Spanish fort, not to attack them in tint situation, but to report the ea-e to the war depart- merit. Such has been the delicacy observedbr the United States towards Spain ; and no subse quent order, it is understood, has been issued, to enlarge the authority of the American general- In attacking the posts of St. Marks and Pru- sacola, with the fort of the Barancas, general Jackson, it is understood, acted on facts, which were for the first time, brought to hi« knowledge, on the imme-iiato theatre of war; facts nbicb, in his estimation, implicated the Spanish autho rities in that quarter, as the instigators and out- diaries of the war ; and he took these mease** on liis own responsibility, merely. That lii* *" perations proceeded from motives of the pur* 5 * patriotism, and from his conviction, that in se*z*. ingand holding those posts, lie was ju» titled by the necessity of the case, and was arlvancing I the best interests of his country, the chared*. J of general Jackson forbids a doubt. Of tb cl| U" portant facts aledged by him, satisfactory it is understood, has been arl ready furnish™* the president, and proof of the other facts fidentlv expected. It is difficult to admit*™ belief that acts, so total 1 v - regardless ol the atnic*- Ifle relations betw een Spain and the United State so directly repugnant to the stipulations of f* treaty above quoted, and in themselves, so P** tile and even cruel, will be avowed and adopt ed by the king of Spain. \Ve trust that they were the mere unauthorised acts of his ageut*- But should they, contrary to all rational expec tation, be so avowed and adopted by that sn ' f ji reign, there can be little doubt that the ineabsof annoying us from that quarter will ere hihg *