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■p-ration is inviting ar.d cncoiirag- K ilieir aggressions. Infringements ■commercial rights are unavoidable ■sequences of tiiis state of Ability, ■j impunity is a premium for their ■ tinuaiice. The encroachments of ■.. nation are made the justification for ■ e of another, ‘till at length com ■reial rights are bid a name, ami e0m ■...,„ Imt a shadow .—Js not our own ■iadproof of this ? an adequate navy ■ .;j with facility he Luilt, equipped ■j supported with but a fractional ■jonntof the national losses sustained ■ ..,!j),pusillanimousdetiiieiiey. Tin louiil n°t only maintain our rights ■imp&red, but secure to the country ■e enjoyment of a steady system of Bimmereial policy, which would have ■ e happiest effect* on its prosperity, ■i case the national l ighls were at ■eked, wliat more eligible weapon ■r preserving them than a force on ft g only clement a foreign nation can ■ met ? to complain of violations on Re ocean of sovereign rights, and at ■e same time to shrink from this ele ■uod is cowardice in Rulers. and in ■liting to the Nation. Why eom- Baiu of depredations, when they are ■raid to incur the expense of re lating them ? I That a Navy is a necessary ar li.ir for Commerce, and the latter the ■ri.ul sinew of the national strength, ■re obvious—to destroy the one is vir- R.dlv the destruction of the other, and Buch is the fact. This is a strik ■>: and leading feature of the Jcf- Rrsonian policy, and is drawn to the ■fe at this moment. \Y"e must either Rppase of the Democratic policy, Rat it dismantled our rising navy with I full knowledge of the consequences, Ir with views of economy. The first Is the correct supposition, for expe- Rienee has unfolded them, which on ly eonfirms the present faction in their lieasmses; and when the true inter- I !s ™t!>x country ere sacrificed, the national [resources impaired, an ae l.iinulatir.ii of insults and injuries in litfd, the energies and spirit? of the I'apbe unnerved, weakened, and reiax- F'u fan men who would willingly go pn desperate lengths, to deceive the leople and preserve popularity, be worthy of confidence ? If we suppose Iheother alternative, do they not dwin dle into contempt r After so many les ions in the school of misfortune, and lituated so peculiar as wc are, to des- Iroy or dismantle our navy, or s.ibsli liitc for efficient frigates ludicrous gun lea's, from ‘view's of economy, philo sophy or experiment, augurs such a | dal destitution of knowledge of the plainest principles of political science. I only to excite pity. But when the r t:oa feel? the effects of this visinn lry theory, are such men still to co,- liiiue to guide our destinies—more es pecially when they refuse to increase r.is establishment at the moment they vociferate war! In congress the hide rel* phantoms of distempered fancies “ere conjured to r. yly to the lessons of experience and the solidity of wisdom pnthe subject of a Navy and of course prevailed —the easy comfort of their I'urliiig offices only render these wordy champions more.conspicuous for the Iwnv uamoving finger of scorn. PERICLES. I The house of representatives, on Sa ■jmlay 25th ult. proceeded to consider ■theresolution from the Senate on the ■subject of an adjournment—The resol ti- Rtam proposed an adjournment on the ■ -hit ult. to the fcth of June. R Alter various propositions to alter ■ aud amend &c. the resolution, and a ■ seuat? of considerable length and ■urmth, a motion for inedfinite postpo -I'ieuient was made by Mr. Biaekledge R a \*!‘ cun ied, 62, to 53, and the. house ■ iiyuurned. I Private letter on Monday, 33th ult. says, ( fct the committee appointed to wait upon ■ “resident to asertain it he had any thing R 'j j lmuri * ca t J: which would render a recess ■ t ‘"days unadvisable, reported that they had R ‘ e . <ule d their rommission, and it was the o ■ P monos the President, that a recess might ■ A P !:tce withont any inconvenience to the In. , serv ‘ ce *—it was consequently sup- Ithro t^ le I‘euse would again take up liO and UMincS!i ’ a nda & ree to adjourn for 30 cr i Cliar. Cour. AYJERi CAN I’A. T RIOT. HA K.LA \\\I 11, MA 1 8, is 15. HIE DlLEMMA.—foven:n.cut have at length involved themselves in a dilemma from which they cannot extricate themselves with any semblance of honor, for they are desti tute oi the magnanimity voluntarily to ac knott ledge their errors, and to relinquish situations for which they know themselves inadequate. The voic * ot the people must like thunder arouse them to a proper sense of their duty, and infuse into them the capa city to perform it; ->r like lightning strike them into merited obscurity. The dis tress which the continental system has ren dered prevalent through the union, and the ruin which is hastening with rapid strides up on our countrymen, is the temporary price for the preservation of the honor of those in capable men, who have either through folly or treachery consigned the character of the na tion, as far as connected with their own, to inevitable disgrace. There is no retreat. A vanning gulph surrounds, an isolated preci pice. For whether the awful murmurs of a suffering, but patriotic people, drive govern ment from their favflred policy, or whether they persevere in what they alledge indispen sable for the national honor, or continue the restrictive system bv way of preparation for the last resort, in either of these alternatives, nothing but shame or ruin must result. Al though in the first case, relief might enliven commerce, and alleviate the general distress, yet it would be purchased at the dearest price, unless those who administer our affairs are denounced as partisans, whose views are altogether at variance with those of the com munity. The country’s honor is nottlie honor of those weal, and wordy champions who have disgraced the firs*, and forfeited their own. As wt 11 might the honor of a Bidweil or a Wilkinson be considered that of the nation, as the political character of the present go vernment. They have forfeited all claim to support. The people legally must and will express sentiments, which will convince those who wantonly sacrifice their interests and prosperity to tlieir blunders and projects, that they are not arbitrary dr. tftors : that they shall not plunge the country into a dcpricated ocean of disgrace and disaster ; and that they sl.ali swallow the pill with which they would agonize and torture this gallant nation of Freemen. The ground upon which administration have been led to repose, is treacherous and false. They have declared as fact what never existed, and made an illusory fiction, the ba sis of a?as which will agitate the union, un ;>i’ tnclr>'n .i. to its centre, ‘rite discern ment of a free people penetrates this misera ble bubble—they will not disrobe themselves of their comforts and happiness, to enlist in a cause deceitful and unjust. Their Voice al ready deep and loud, will swell to sucli a pitch as to annihilate the. political existence of thus- wretched men against whom it is levelled. Government dare not advance in face of this solemn front in a false cause.— They must retreat. Disgrace and infamy must recompence their cowardly blustering, and their contemptible system of intriguing expedient. The salt tax was near proving fatal to their deceitful measures.—the non interccurse question, again was nigh dispel ling- the charm, when a hidden hand interfer ed, and apparently caused a reconciliation, can a policy which requires the powerful aid of secret agency be correct ? Will an intelli gent people submit to be dragged into a ru inous state, only rendered necessary t re concue empty threats, and favor the retreat if political screech owls !” Government have pursued a course in direct opposition to the interests and wishes of the people—they will be compelled to retreat and of course must be abandoned. The alternatives of government are War or Embargo—the interest of the country, peace an l commerce, and as the nation appre ciates the one, administration must relin quish the other. Repeatedly has it been proved that less cruse of war existed against Britain than France, and that every c.on<f dera tion of suffering humanity, every inducement which should operate upon generosity, every impulse of indignation; and alert solicitude in favor of endangered Liberty, demand im mediate add active hostility With the hitter The nation is opposed to the deadly embrace of French alliance, anti its voice demands jus tice to her antagonist—will government dare disregard this admor.ii ion ? This solemn call must be heard and obeyed—but there is not much danger of its being neglected. Even appearance indicates that actual war was never intended, and if it was, ccr.not be executed. If the first is the case, how be -and wantonly insulted is this country ? A six months debate idiv exhausted upon mere visionary projects—unfounded and un necessary alarm—a desperate game upon which the honor of the nation is staked upon the mere cast of a die—an enormus loan—sus pension of odious taxes—or annihilation of Commerce — general distress and unexpeetc and ruin—ls the nation suffering these many ca ’amities, merely for the sake of appearance, and has its spirit been thus indignantly abused to preserve form ? Are these phantoms to be purchased at such a price a price r,ot fill an kotmrublc cause, but in the promotion of deceit, a ct-amity the most precious ami op pressive ? How is war to ho executed if intended, when t lie vo.c ■of the nation is opposed it I 1 he people must furnish the means, and loans and uirect luxt s are the only channels through which they can constitutionally be collected; as it is idle to calculate upon any substantial aid from Commerce—a apoplexy has depri ved her of feeling. New loans will be indis pensable-for current expellees. The direct taxes will yield nothing for some time after a declaration of war, and then but a trifle, al though oppressive. The Union is defenceless. Militia r. re unconstitutionally called out, when there is neither invasion, nor insur rection, nor resistance to the laws. The Terrapin Army is not raised nor organized. The Navy is disgraced by a litter of gun boats, and useless from its diminutive size, ihe voice ofthcmosl influential and popu lous portion of the union arrayed against the gratification of hatred and prejudice, at the expence of tlieir happiness ami comforts. In short every reflecting and patriotic man in the nation spurns the horrid idea of becoming the slave and vassal of a sanguinary* Tyrant. Will government plunge this country into all the horrors of an unjust war, with these facts rising up before them > Thev dare not do it. Tlieir empty threats will be una vailing-. It were treason to carry their threats if sincere, into execu’ion, situated as is thi country—and infamy to retreat. But this degrading shame will alight upon the heads of those only, whose infatuated folly and in capacity have drawn it upon them. War is then out of the question, intended or not, with a certainty of humiliation to an adminis tration, without either capacity or patriot ism. Will this enterprising nation submit to a continuance of the continental system? Let their voice already expressed, reply in the firm language of conscious rectitude—no those are worthy of fetters who will basely wear them. But heaven forbid that our countrymen when they perceive die influen tial hand of a foreign despot in our councils, should tacitly acquiesce in his mandates. They will not, their spirit eaimot, see with ering before them, their prosperity, their in dustry, their honor, and not make an effort to save them from wreck. The constitution, that palladium of our liberties, gives them the means, and use them they will. The ca reer of ruin must be arrested—the flood of disgrace must, be averted—The tide of cala mity must, roll back—Administration tuur.l relinquish the embargo! if not—the voice of a free people will burst its fetters. NO stronger evidence of the want cf con fidence in administration, cither as to their principles or policy, cm,ld present itself, than the manner in which the eleven million loan it filling up. I.i Charleston, the fifth com mt-i-cud city in the Union, during the two first days it was there opened, gUO.OOO was sub -ciibed. l’lie stimulating article in the In_ telligencer does not. appear to have had much effect, at least in that city. It is no doubt viewed by discerning men, as it really is, a mere gambling finesse. As this sum is want ed for immediate purposes, if it is not quick ly filled up, government will be reduced to absolute bankruptcy. Where is the patriot ism of democracy ? Why do they not come forward with the ways and means for the ter rapin war? It is to be hoped that these windmill gentlemen, will be allowed all the profit and honor of this fund; and that no disciple of Washington will permit any con sideration to induce him to interfere with the exclusive privilege claimed by French Re publicans, of enjoying every advantage to be derived from the present administration, by any pecuniary aid. Let no man who regards justice and correct principles, lend assist ance to prop an unsound cause, and support an administration tottering to ruin. COIWrUMCATEB. A CORRESPONDENT would suggest the importance of establishing a Washington Benevolent Society in thi3 city—Societies under the above name, have been formed in most of the cities in the United States for charit able and other useful purposes. To the disciples of that eminent patriot and statesman, it will he but necessary to suggest the plan, to meet tlieir hearty concurrence; your correspon dent would further suggest, that there lias been at no time, a more favorable opportunity, r.or one that called louder for the establishment of a society of (bis description, than at the present and recommends that the attempt be immediately made. THE establishment of a oiciety agree able lo toe suggestion cf our correspondent, In.s been for- mm time in agitation among our citizens—A is now indispensable that it should be executed with every dispatch. I. is a iiia‘t:r of considerable importance. In either a political or ••.oral :*, *J.* efftclt -.-e'uiltiv.g fi-om it will be extensive and bene ficent—lt will rally to a centre the friends and admirers of the excellent principles of WAsrixr. ro:,, and unite in a more compact manner the advocates of the prosperity of our unfortunate country. It will be raising die standard of experience and wisdom—will shame and burst the bubble of Jeffersonian folly, and detach from the support of a ruin ous policy, tire honest but deluded victims to corruption. It u ill be the means of augment ing the funds and enlarging the sphere of be nefit “Per—of eMeiiding the hand of charita ble r -111” to the victims of misfortune, au.l of participating i>i!h other benevolent soeitics, in the duties of humanity. I is aneitablish ment which circumstances imperiously de* mm J, which would grace our city, as it has already adorned those of our sister states— lot tlieir i X]u rieiice unfold its great import ance. Is it not then the duty of some eini. lu-nt disciple of Wasliingtoli, to step forward call a mccliiy, and organise a society, which would ornament our city, and give a power ful influence to its voice ? E.vtract of a letter from firaskington, to a Mercantile House to J\‘eu -Yurk. “ The Vine-President has been just now interred with all the pomp of which ilit’ place is susceptible. He declared in hit last moments, the only thing which troubled him, verts the matl policy which now presided over the destinies of our country. ’’ Portsmouth, [N. ll.] April 18. Sundry merchants of this town, with out regard or political distinction, have united i:i a petition to congress to re peal the Non-Importation Act. Nature this day was gloomy—-the, clouds lowered and wept—the Hemis phere was dressed in sable, & you might have seen the Embargo Law written on the face of every passing traveller.— This is our country’s destruction which walketh in the darkness,” this our commercial pestilence which “ was tetli at noon day, “ we now say“ fare well to our greatness” and “sigh for those days which shall never return.” This day a vessel from the West-In dies laden with rum, was sewed at the Liberty town of New-Cootie—-Eleven puncheons of this rum was smuggled on shore without payment of duties, and bill in a patriot’s cellar—the reve nue officer was resisted (bo execution of his doty, by these sons of lilit-i'ty the U. 8. Soldiers, were ordered out from fort-Constitution in aid of govern ment, the law triumphed and the rum was taken in custody. It is worthy ol remark, that the vessel was owned by a Reverend Clergyman of a neighbor ing town—she xvas chartered to three of the inhabifans of New-Castle—All these men including the Oodlv Man at Spruce-Creek, are good democrats in favor of Embargoes, and Non-Im portations, ami ail dear friends to the people. The number of Militia now enrolled in the State, of New-Vork, exceed One hundred and thirty thousand. gCT* INSPECTOR, No. 1, is re ceived, and shall appear iu our next. Ik parted this life on Tuesday night, the sth instant, Mi'g. i). Anderson, widow of Captain George Anderson, in the 76 year o! her age, near fifty year of which she resided m th.s city, llcr illness was cf seven days duration, which sHe bore with, a truly Chris tian resignation and fortitude, she was a ir.ost affectionate parent, a sincere friend and kind mistress, and has left a number of relatives and friends to deplore, her loss. DIED at sea, the 25'h of April on board the schooner Mount Vcnion of the yellow fever, Mr. Thomas L. Thompson, f< rnrerly of Uus city. Maivta Kmclt Kino, daughter of Mr. Jo seph King, of tiiis city, aged one year and six months. Meteorloogical Observations for ABRIL, i 810. Themomeler was highest at 31° lowest 48°, Average i ~“~ Barometer, highest 30 38, lowest 29, 85, Ilange* 0, 53. Winds westwardly 9 days. Eastwardly 20 Jays. South 1 day. Cloudy 19 days, on ten of which it rained, during which time in. -5 30, fell. The wind very high from the East ward on the iwo last days of the month.— .More rain fell in this month than we had in the month of April 1833, 9 and 10 inclusive. MARINE ‘NEWS* VOll T OF S A V A JVJVA II High H ater This 1): y, 6 h. 42 m. ■ JSTo arrivals since the sth. CLEARED, Brig Orozimbo, Vail Xew-York. Sloop John & Henry Wing 1 , Darien. St-h’r. Hazard, Vickers Alexandria. The schooner Olive Branch, and Sloop SI ---lv, a; rived on the 23 ct ult. at Providence, Rhode Island, from this Port. C r OUN7~ For Sole by *8 &. C. HOWARD. May 3 St * Auction. TIIIS DAY, Bth May. At No. 3 Commerce Rw, Groceries & Dry Goods, Also, to dose SALES, 7 hints Fairview Gin IV* barrels fresh Country Flour JO bis Muscovado Sugar; 20 kegs Gin superior 10 lings Coffee; 13 boxes Candles Tends Cash, Sale to commence at 1 1 o'clock , 1). WILLIFORD. Aurt'r. M iv 8 a Auction. TO-MORROW, ofli ir.st. IEU ee Sold iv fl out of the J.'.tchange. Groceries & Dry Goods, ALSO, A likely Negro Man, a good baker* and a complete house servant. One Negro Wench, and a likely Negro Girl about t 2 years of age, accustomed to house-work. A large quantity of Household and Kitchen FI'RNI TC RE. viz. Bureaus, Curd, Tea and I’oilrl Tables, Bedsteads, Sideboards Slabs, Withstands, Carpets, two ex eelleni Feather Beds, with Pillows and Bolsters, Crockery and Glass Ware, See. &c. t Elegant Eight Day Clock, 2 Time Pieces. Terms—Cash on delivery? Sale to commence at it o’clock. lIOWE & DIMON, Aacfrs. May 8 8 SC7* PASSENGERS Pu*Bos ton can be handsomly aceonnnodafed ini llie last sailing ship Quincy, so sail on the IHh icsl. Apply on board ta capl. Glover. SIC HOWARD. A few bales of Cotton can beta? ken on deck, as freight. May 7 £t s FOR ST. MAD PS. SilL The Packet Sloop CONFI PENCE, A. Jones master, is ready to receive freight, and will -ail (be first wind. For freight or pas sage apply on Isourd or to P. H. & T. CPAPON. May s t) FOR BALTIMORE, s l°op ARCTT'- Ak&wfc RC*S, E. Huit and, master, will sail THIS DAY. For passage only having good accommodations, apply <n the captain on beard at Waynes v, barf, or to CARPENTER & GREEN. May 7 11 8 .lust Received, 10 Hhdsdth proof Rum 2 Pipes Cogniae Brandy C Do. .Spanish do. 1 o Pipes Gin 30 Barrels do: 7 Ill.tls. N. E. Rum 10 Barrels Apple Brandy 40 Barrels Muscovado 6 Chests Dyson Tea 10 do. Hyson Skin do. 20 Barrel’s Crackers 20 (io’ils Cordage 30 Pieces Russia Back 200 Boxes Soap and Candles SO Bugs Coffee Pepper, Pimento, &c. too Pieces Flag Handkerchiefs # ALSO, 4 Patent Time Pieces HOWE & DEMON. May S 3t 0 At Private Sale. ” 10,000 lbs Cordage; 2 Hawsers 20 hlids Molasses 20 do. Sugar 80 do. N. E. Kmn, 20 do. Whiskey 10 pipes Brandy; ~0 bids Brandy 150 ids. Apple Brandy 15 hhds West-lndia Rum 100 bags and 20 bids. Coffl's 30 pipes Gir: 49 bbls. Flour 20 chests Hyson Tea 30 bids. Loaf Sugar 30 boxes Candles 10 pipes Brandy Also, uill be exchangedfor CA ten. 2 pipes Madeira Win? 200 kegs Gunpowder 6 chests Hyson skin Tea 4- elegant stick bodied Ciggs. DUNNING & C LAY, may 8. 3t o FT Blanks of every dc* scripuon executed with neatness an<s despatch, at the office of t lre American Patriot.