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AMERICAN PATRIOT. SAVAMMAH, MAY is, isis. WE learn from Amelia “that the patriots were still before Augustine, in the same inactive state, but in great hopes that they would succede in re ducing it. Governor Mitchell was at Amelia, but had done nothing. That the Governor of Augustine was in dai lj expectation of a reinforcement of troops from Cuba, an dth&t he was de termined to hold out to the last extre mity, against the patriotic ruble, be sieging him. The British sloop of war Sapho was laying at Amelia, but did not in aiij manner interfere.” Such is the substance of our infor mation, and it is certainly of a most curious nature. For it was understood the Governor of this state bad receiv ed authority and instructions to restore allairs at Amelia to their original con dition, after having been disavowed by administration, and has nothing been vet done ? wlmt business drew hint to the south unless to produce an amica ble settlement with the Spanish au thorities, and is be *o clogged with in structions that he can not act ? This af fair so infamous from its very com mencement, is enwraptin such a studi ed mystery and obscurity, that it is im possible to affix to it, its full and un equivocal character, but the moment we'cun get a clue to the truth, so as to enable us to form a correct estimate, we shall probe it to the quick. In the mean time it may not be improper to show the immediate agency adminis tration had in this affair through Gen. Mathews, by the following copy of his gag-law for the inhabitants of Ferdi nands. (COPY.) WHEREAS tVve town of lArnunilina, in East-Fiorida, did on Hiv 17th (lay of March, in the year of our Lord 1312, surrender In capitul-tion to the Patriots, and on the day ssh-v. inp; was ci ded to the United States, through Gen. G. Mathews, United States com missioner, we whose names are hen onto an nexed, do engage upon onr honor tint during cur residence in this district of Femandina, ('£ wnl not by word or deed, say or do anv thing, or act that will militate against the United States, or this distrk !, and that we will not aid or a'jet the enemies of the United States i:i any act prejud cial to their interest.’’ “ r-. rmrdiua, April Ist. 1512.” IT is highly gratifying to learn die brilliant success of FCDEUYL -ISM in New-York ; the result of the flections as for as known exceed the most flattering expectations. That state, from her population and com merce commands an important and cx ensive influence, and happy will it be ‘or the prosperity of the Union, if it is trenuously exerted in the dismay end iiscomfiturc of Democracy. Air. POPE has reported a hill in lie Senate, for the pre tended purpose if protecting our commerce and coasts, iut its real desigh is to produce collis ion with British cruisers, and widen he unfortunate breach between the (Vo countries, which it has ever been he. systematic policy o? the present action to promote. The instructions iLieh this bill authorises to be given ® the commanders of the United States nned vessels are vague and equivocal, .! will cave ut their caprice anddis osal the peace of the union. Its prin ipies are in direct hostility to the law I'nations, as it justifies seizing and linging into any port of the United tates, the public vessels of a sovereign °wer, upGU a mere suspicion, which grounded upon fact, would net sane on the measure. Why is not the Jaunereial interest left to the guardi nship cf those, whose situation and units render them intimately and prae c-ally acquainted with its advantages necessities, instead of the inter !-enee of a person totally ignorant of : importance and inimical toitspros erity : nothing is said on the subject French piracy. The picaroons of le ‘’loving Fmpercr” are freely ad dled into our ports, and encouraged 1 their depredations. What consis sney >J! ‘I HE western representatives have uniformly advocated a war with England, and resorted to ever, artifice to inflame the popular prejudices a gainst that tiation. They have become quite conspicuous during the present tedious and disgraceful session, ant! have immortalised it by a tissue of the most contemptible ami iutamous pro ceedings unequalled in the annals of any nation. Their measures develop a policy from the commencement, in imical to the atlantic states, ami have systematically persevered in itsiuin ous career, till at length they have sacrificed the honor, ami brought the safety ol the union into the utmost jeopardy. 1 lie. profits of commerce, are, in a manner unlimited. The unexampled prosperity which the country enjoyed the first few years of ur government, prove the quick and astonishing rapidi ty with which its capital is suscepti ble of accumulating. The enterprise and industry of the atlantic states had an extensive field for their display, and were amply remunerated. They were rising to an importance and influence in the union from their population, their wealth and their commerce, which excited an enmity and a jealousy blind ing every other consideration—the gra tification of which, illiberal and de grading passions has become a leading ami primary motive in the overbearing and destructive measures pertinacious ly adhered to. The voice of (he commercial portion of a truly commercial nation, not only ought to he heard, but should dictate. For it represents the great leading in terests—as upon its success depends the fate of every other branch of in dustry. Agriculture cor hi not receive more powerful encouragement than by its protection. Does it not know its own interests, and hy what means its security and success can be obtained? Is not its fate that of the nation, w hose destruction sheds a withering aspect through the remotest corner of the un ion? this is undoubted. And when we behold this great national link and sup port wantonly restricted and annihila ted iu open violation of the constitu tion, with a full certainty of its dis tressing effects; it can only be accoun ted for on the principle now boldly a vowed, of a determination to depress, or rather to crush one portion of com munity, in order to promote the attain ment of personal objects, and the dep recated pnssiohs of the demagogues of another. Thus we see the Representatives of the western states, together with the deluded or unprincipled from those of the Atlantic, not only seeking every pretext to destroy commerce by tyrani c-al laws, by arbitrary restrictions, by refusing it protection, knowing such measures directly impair the resources, lessen the influence, and depreciate the respectability of that section of the un ion vitally affected in every thing re lating to it; and this too at the ex pence o? the national prosperity and character—but of advocating a war. predicated upon falsehood, which ex clusive of the shame and disgrace that inevitably would attend it, under the direction of the present wordy warri ors, would bring the heaviest calami ties upon the atlantic border, ami utter ruin upon the northern states, while it would benefit the western. These men with Mr. Madison at their head, not content with mere distress and threat ened ruin, the unavoidable fruits of their deprecated projects, have ca lumniated the character .of those op posed to them in political opinion, by dareing to attempt to affix upon them the stigma of British influence, by the miserable plot of Henry. The igno rant and uncultivated men of the west, whose only qualification consists ini boisterous vociferation, are the warm est advoeates for ail these infamous proceedings, whose inevitable effect is the destruction cf the atlantic bor der. They should be narrowly wait li ed, for let it be recollected that Aa ron Burr had warm advocates in Kentucky. Will the people ths per mit shemSeives to be. led like lambs (o slaughter ? \\ ill (hey permit ruin to he heaped upon them through the arts anil to gratify the views of a few unprincipled meu? Will they tame ly look on, seeing the whirlwind of taction destroying their property and demolishing their rights to promote the corrupt views of office hunters? l’lie measures of the Faction led by men who disguise the National Coun- Ci's, whose dark and ignorant minds, hi tligated by debased and malignant passions, have involved every thing into confusion dire, and goaded on by their marked emnity, systematic op pression, and aroused from their delud ed slumbers by their tyrannical cor ruption, the discerning freemen of enm nieiVi.il stales to make an awful ant! determined stand against their hostile projects and predetermined ruin—these measures unavoidably being attended with ‘such a result, the terrapin army was authorised not with a view of con quering Canada, of defending our sea coast, or of intimidating the Italians, lor no portion of it is yet appropriated to either of these pretended objects, but ol repressing the impulse which a love o! Liberty, a consciousness of thei r right, and the incitement of every li gament operating upon the mind, have induced some states already to evince. A\ hat further confirms (his the 2(5,000 army is reduced to <O,OOO and the term ol enlistment from five years to eigh teen months, when (he approach ol the moment of action, and the prepa rations to meet it, which bullying threats have perhaps induced Cana dians to make, instead of diminishing should have increased the quantum o! force. Every appearance indicates the true object of the prevailing policy and the loud note of preparation, to be, the destruction of the influence oi commerce, and the intimidation of those states which would stand forth in its support, demand its enjoyment, and oppose the ruin with which its annihi lation or w ar, would be inevitably ac companied. CORRUPT dissipation and pro fuse waste of the public monies, upon such creatures as Wilkinson, Henry, ike. ruinous projects, for instance the Louisiana purchase, the two million appropriation, secret service money, &e. &,e. the destruction of commerce, by embargo, &c. together with an ut ter incapacity in our imbecile admi nistration, to manage the reins of power, have produced the present la mentable state of our finances, and rendered a loan to the amount at least of eleven millions indispensably neces sary for current expenee. The expen diture of upwards of seventeen mil lions lias been authorised, while the treasury is empty and accounts yet re ceived, justify the conclusion, that not more than one half of the expected loan will be filled. Congress after having reduced the 25,000 army to 15,000, must make another lop, or bring it to a mere shadow to curtail expenee. They will be without re sort, and bankruptcy stares them in the face. Such a situation, so far as it would thwart their destructive :nen sures—check their ruinous career, and teach them the stale of the public pulse, would be preferable to a full tide of successful” disgrace and disorder. It exhibits a singular Species cf confi dence and boldness, to request a loan from mercantile capital, for the avow ed purpose of destroying the small fragment of our remaining commerce. The sources from which those funds were drawn, enabling the payment of a 11 art of the public debt, were disco vered and fertilised by the Federal po licy. ai.J were rendered abortive, the moment the mad projects of Mr. Jeffer son could b “ executed, w hich the pre sent financial stale of administration fully evinces. On Monday morning were seen at Ctiriile Eng. the beautiful phenomenon of two parhelia, mock suns, in the Heavens. They were first observed about ten o’clock, and appeared of variable brightness u&til near twelve, when they vanished. Amazing Consistency. B hen Congress was in labor with the monster Embargo, a federal mer chant accosted a democratic one some thing in thi. wise—*■ what do you think of the present measures of Congress?” File answer was “ nothing could hi* adopted more w ise or prudent, to Save our property from the grasp of the Bri tish tiger.” “ ) am glad you are of that opinion, said the F®d, as 1 can then ■'•■t your ships crew to help mine down the I'olomne.” “ Bless y oi.r heart.” rejoined the demo. ** we are clawing ott'toe with all cur might.” ,/le.r. Uaz. Omnioit e . —'l lie frigate John Adams sunk at Union-wharf yesterday. She was undergoing some repairs at the w Imrf. to lit her for sen. The eaulkers omitted to leave her in a safe, state, and at the flowing of the tide she filled. llosion Repertory. The Board of Direction of the Sa vannah Female Assyiinn have receiv ed the following sums, collected in the different churches : In the Presbyterian church on Sunday, the .id instant, $ 406 81 V In the Baptist church same day 11 7 In the Episcopal church, Sunday the tolls, 125 3(j* 8 U)3 37j They also acknowledge the receipt of the Grand Jurors I‘ the Federal court, 27 stj Total 737 1H? ITT” The proceedings of (lie “ PAT RIOTIC LYNCH CLUB” are re ceived, and shall appear in our next. Meteorology from Ist. to 14 Lb. inclusive. Thermotreti r highest 82° lowest CO, av. 75. Barometer highest. 30. 48, lowest 29. 95. Range .5;;. Prevailing winds, woslv/m-dly 5, easterly 9 There wore 8 clear Jays and G cloudy, cti four cf which it rained. MARRIED, on Tuesday evening lust by (he Rev. Mr. Johnson, Mr. Wii.usm iivERiTT, of Philadelphia, to Miss Jane Wiseman, of this city. “In Jtvwr'jf paths iwy JJiretvr tread, “ Jtj/ ferlvnc filmed and ly tirtue led.” the Her. Mr. Johnson, Mr. John J. Hanleiteh, to Miss Beisey M*Fau* lane, of this city. the Rev. Dr. Kollock, Mr. Edward Bourroin, to Miss Mary Clknoy, of this city. the Rev. Mr. Johnson Mr. Sheldon C. Dunning, Merchant, to the ami able Mrs. Russel, of this city. the Rev. Dr. Kollock, Mr. William W oodbridge, Merchant, to the ami able Miss Helen Willy. —-—!• Departed this life, in Bryan county, on the 9th inst. after a fe’.v days se vere ilness, Peter Henry Morel, esq. aged 55 years. This gentleman was a native Georgian, and descended from one of the first and most respectable settlers of this state. He was fond of the republic, attached to the consti tution, and a true friend to liberty here, or elsewhere. An affectionate father, a sincere and disinterested friend. He has left a disconsolate widow, a large family, and an exten sive circle ol‘friends and acquaintan ces to lament his death. MARINE NEWS, POII T OF ,Sf AVA MM J 1 if. High lli ’er This Day, 12A. 55m. ARRIVED, Birg George, Hussey, Ktw-fte<lford 7 Sch’r Lydia, Kiel), Boston 11 Victory, Gonim, Baltimore 7 Sloop Delight, Coopt r, Charleston 1 CLEARED, Brig Sally Barker, Hail, Boston Scl r. Haiiet Flower, M*Cabe, Plymouth. Sloop John, Davis E. Island. The brig America, B. ckius, wus to anil from Philadelphia for this port the 3i just. Cap*, Coffin, spc.ke in lt. 49, long. 20 ship Mary, of Wiscasset, from Charleston, bound to England, out 4-0 days—all well. The Cirop. rn •, was to veil from Boston for this port, on the Bth March. The brig Arredondo, Junes, arrived cfl th? bar yesterday, in six days trom Nassau, (X. P.) “ She delivered her letters, and pro ceeded. we understand, to Amel's. Cipt. Jones informed, that the brig Gypsey. from Uavatma for Boa ion, bad beta recently \vr eked on Memory key. A schooner, (where from or where bound, unknown) lad shared a similar i-tc. Auction. THIS DAY, 12th May. At JVo. 3 Commerce RoWj GFOceries& Di’y Goods, ALSO, A licht second handed CARRIAGE, with Harness complete. Sale to commence at It o'clock, D. WILLIFORD. Auct'r. May 12 Auction. OM SATURDAY loth inch It ill le Sold hi front ts the Exchange, Groceries &Drv Goods* kale to commence at 11 o'clock. HOWE & DIMON, Auct’r SUU One Hundred BAGS of COTTON wanted to till up (lie ship william <§• hvsur, for Liverpool, to proceed to Boston, and wait the ionio '.'.l of the Embargo; also FIFTY Bugs can be taken cn deck, undo few culiin passengers, if early application is made to euj't Hudson on board, or to JOHN CAKXOCIIAN. Mai 1 1 Gt 9 SO’ ‘ PASSENGERS for Bos ton ‘‘‘i' s be handsomly accommodated iu the .asl sailing ship Quincy, to sail on the t.ith jtist. Apply oil boatd to eapt. Glover. S & C HOWARD. A few bales of Cotton can be ta ken on deck os freight. May 7 ~ at 8 G3* Turtle Soup. A supeih TURTLE will he dres sed THIS DAYat i l o'clock.by I.enh Simpson, on the bay. next to Gunn’s tavern. IT?” Families can be supplied bv sending. May 15 ~ T. Beckwith, Has just received by the brig Goverr.nv Hopkins, and now offers fir sale at unusual low prices. 12 < a .cs domestic manufactured Cot ton Goods t Ditto ditto superfine Wollen do. 1 Ditto Canton Crapes 100 Reams Wraping ! • ap-'r <3 Boxes No. 10 Cotton Cards 4 Trunks Dunstable Bonnets 4 Ditto Kid Shoes 2 Buis, .dens lined &, bound ditto 70 Bids. Pilot Breed 1 Ton Cordage i 5 Pipes Pawtuxet Gin 2 Hhds 4th proof Rum Coffee Tobacco the. &e. Lice's wharf. May 15 si ?() KILLS ON Providence (IT I.) For sale by T. BECKWITH. May 1 7y j “"bills On PROVIDENCE, (R. j.) At short sight. For snft* by Christophi r R. Greene. May 13 at. 10 • Nan keens. 1000 Pieces long Yellow’ NAY-/ KEENS, for sale bv J. Caig & R. Mitchell. May 15 K, THE SUBSCBiBERS^ T. ? AVING entered into partner,l.iny £JL lot tie- practice of law in tie eastern district in the stats o/ Fi-orgia, tender their services to (be public. 1 heir office is ope>-";l on the ebrner of Broughton and Bui! streets, RICH 1). Yd. HAHKRSHA'N WM. HABER: rtAM. Pews in Christ Church. SOME persons inclined to purchase Pews at the late sales having hern unavoidably absent, the subscribers ar B authorised to sell, a! private sale, any Pews riot exceeding the number of teji. Fur terms, application to be made t u > James Johnston, } rr - , J. Lawson. May is 4t ti RED-LION HOTEL J\o. 200, Market^Street, within four du'.rs of S'h Strict , on the South side, and in tin centre of the Principel Importers, zlc. george Yoke, HAYING considerably enlarge,! this concern, to which, by a i addition to the building, he ii.-s a'ddeti a number of Chambers, a lajgs Dining, room and extensive Stabling-— lnforms Merchants and Travellers, that he has it in his power to accommodate them with a well served up table, good, wived liquors , —moderate charge's, and tin? most unremitting attention: in shorty with every convenience, w hieh he Wat ters himself, will give satisfaction to his Friends end the Public. PhiladHphiii, Aar. 2, Hill. 1