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VOL . 111. f PUBLISHED WKgSLT, * BY JOHN’ HODGE . coNuirioxs. 6t Thft Annual Subscription will be thuss I Dollars* half in advance. id. Subscribers living out of the State will pay / the whole subscription upon the delivery of the first number. Sd No Subscriptions will* be received f° r ss than one year; and no paper shall dis continued until arrearages are paid. Advertisements will be iuserted at the « customary rates. * ‘ ter Letters addressed to the Rpi- ] Von must be post paid, V’ Important. V7ie following letter from Col IJowkins to the Executive of this sta t * was r received jestarday by Express . Greek Agency , ■ 10/ h Mayy h 1815. I have received two communications from Lieut. Col. Clinch, who com snands at Fort Gaines on Chat,to.ho,che, fabout 65 miles below Fort of the 3d and 7th. Theefirst to inform me 44 the Indians surprised aftd look t\vo soldiers .who had charge of thirty head of cattle near the Fort, and drove off the cattle. They’were pursued 45 miles oiv the trail which leads at St Marks* I have demanded the soldiers, their hor ses, cattle and party of Indians of their chiefs. On the 7thV 4 the spy I sent after the party reported they had cros sed Flint rivers near Burgess’s old place*; they had not killed the two men,but un derstood they intended to do so, if they became two much fatigued to travel. That the Simenoles and all the towns near the confluence of Flint and Chat* tuhoebee were preparing for war ; they •had been drinking their war physic and dancing lor several days. It was under* stood they were to divide Them selves in two to go against Hartford tTie other to attack. Fort Gaines.’%—• ‘•Til is report is confirmed by un Indian ar rived last evening direct from the hos tiles ; three white men you well knowV tame thismoruing to inform me 44 tluy were tot opinion the Simenoles aftd ad herents are preparing to strike a blow some where ; and that all the towns who wish to remain friendly, are pre paring to remove above the line ” That the Simenoles and lower Indians are determined on a war I havto not’the Smallest doubt. “ 1 feel it my duty to communicate toycu & through you to my fellow citi t zens on the frontiers of Georgia, the I tumors that ate in circulation as a lit ( tie vigilance on their part, may save the lives of many helpless women and childrin.” I deem it my duty to make this com munication to you, to give the publicity its importance requires, in conformity with the desire of the Col. and am l very respectable, Your Excellency’s P ob’L serv*t. BRITISH POLITICS.—WE copy to-day a Sketch of a Debate in the Bri tish Parliament, on the subject of the Navy Estimates of that nation for the 1 present year ; in the course of which, interesting references are made to the events of the late war wi th us, and to I ‘the future prospects of this country. It’ as gratifyinfj to the national pride to see that a just tribute is paid to the gallant ly of our marine, ahd a correct esti mate made Os our national resources. It I is equally gratifying to infer, from the remarks of the leading members of the British Ministerial Party, among whom Lord Castlereagh stands distinguished, that a spirit t>f amity is cherished tow wards us, and the ebullitions of hostile feelings aresScdulou>iy repressed- It’ has been predicted, by our % soundest and • molt perspicacious statesmen, that fu ture wars of a sanguinary character are I to take place between Great Britain and r the U. States* m These ‘ are events 1 which, though as certain mortality to titan, it is agreeable to be t to be lieve are placed at a remote distaance from us. The policy of this- nation is, 9 whilst it repels eveiy attempt at invas | Son of its rights, to cultivate relations of * amity with ail other powers. It is agree u to perceive that there exist, at jpre- ATHENS JlfF GAZETTE. ATHENS , THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1816 sent, in the British Government, a cor responding disposition. Let us, whilst we regard with due jealousy the mea sures of Other governments; whilst we make the most liberal provision for fu ture contingencies, and guard against possible dangers by adequate provisions, reciprocate those sentiments of amity VhiCh are avowed by the British go vernment* When that government as sumes a different tone, when it attempts to trample on our rights, no artificial excitement will be necessary to prompt the resentment of a free Se generous people. The vindication of our nation al rights may be safely trusted to that ! indignant sentiment which any injury or insult from foreign powers will on j the instant excite amongst this people. v,-. Nat* Ini, The Senate yestarday acted upon a multitude of bills, having passed th>o the vai ious stages about ninety*.’ The prevailing opinion is, nowy that both Houses wiK finish their Legislative busi ness on Saturday, and that the House of Representatives at least will adjourn on that day, fi* Ibid , 29 th uit, - <* HISTORICAL. ; In a late Plmvp. per, it is stated that out of the 338 who voted for the death of three were found to be 85 lawyers, *4 medical men of let ters, and 6 private gentleuien* It is said that out ot this, number, 70 died a ha tural death, 33 guiHotuied. ll com mttted suic.de, 6 were assassinated, 3 died a4a Cayenne,; 2 died mid, and 1 drowned.•—Ot the remVnmg 210, some are still alive,, and others are unac counted lor, , • Boston *£vpning Gazette, Grand Laual- It is with greet satisfaction that we are able to state to our readers, that the bill for the. foi malion, ofa canal from Lake Erie to the Hudson, passed the as sembly on Saturday—-yeas 84—noesj 1 s~Atbai Vail . Ado* Baltimore, May l. WASIfINpTON MdN tJMEN 1. This day the first block of marble was laid ol the monument erecting in city to the memory of Washington and we have the satisfaction to learn, that about half the quantity of marble •* necessary to build the base of the column to its fuR heigut of twenty feet, is al ready prepared by the workmen. It is confidently expected that the Base will . be completed during the present year. The Philadelphia Aurora of the 13th tost, says that •* the Turkish Minister at a foreign Court, has intimated to one bl tiie Ambassadors of the United States that the Grand is desirous of f receiving an Ambassador irom Ameti-. ca at Constantinople.** Augusta, May 10. The Steam Boat Enterprise left here on Thursday morning last for Savan nah, and in four hours reached Silver Bluff, a distance of 30 miles, LATEST FROM ENGLAND. Baltimore , April 29. We have been favored with the peru sal of a file of London papers to Satur day, the IBth of March, being 13 days later than any we have yet seen from England—a hey are almost entirely Tilled with debates in the House of Commons on the income and property taxes, against which a number of peti tions had been presented.-*-On two di visions, the Ministers had about 70 of a, majority—Another division took place to reduce the aririy, and lost. The Pa ris papers state, that Bruce, Wilson and Hutchinson were to be tried on the 45th of March, for effecting the escape ot JVL Lavalette—The following article is from the Courier of the ißih. Just before our paper was put to press, we received Letters from Paris of the 13th and 14th. One of the latter date is important. It i& as follows‘ Paris, March 14. The fermentation which still * un happily prevails, and the menacing at- titude of Lyons and several of the con- , tiguous departments, have excited just apprehensions in the Ministers of the Allied powers. Since I wrote to you last, M. de Polignac was deputed to the Duke of Wellington, wham he met at the Elysee Bourkoti, with M. Fagen, Ambassador of the King of the Low Countries, and intimated tjie intention i of the Court to operate a change in the Ministry in favour of the ultra Royal ists* The Duke gave no conclusive reply, but in conjunction with M. Pozzo de Borgbo made shortly after an ener* getjc representation to the King himself. M* Pozzo de Borgho’s was, I understand ! verbal ; his grace, I have every reason j to believe, conveyed his sentiments by letter.** . / From the Richmond En/uirer • INTERESTING. To the Militia Officers of the State of Virginia, wUajvere in the service of the U. States during the late: tyar* Vji, Gentlemen—l have the pleasure to inform you,* that the Secretary of War has lately decided, that all Militia Offi cers who were in the service of the U* States at any time during the late War, and who were not furnished with a trans portation of baggage by the United States, from the place pf theif’ discharge to the place of battalion or regimental rendezvous, shall receive a compensa tion in lieu thereof, equal ‘o the allow- j ance made to Officers of the Regular . Army. This decision, honoVabje to the • Secretary, and just to the Militia Offi cers—made irt the spirit oi the laws and regulations concerning the Army —and subverting a distinction between the respective corps, which was repug nant to“every principle of a liberal poii cy, wili, in some degree, remaneraie you for a part of the extraordinary ex-, penses you were subject to by the wants of those you commanded, and who the government were unable to furnish with the pay they were entitled to, at the sea son jt was most wanted* For the pur pose of giving to this iniortiiation the most extensive circulation- I have re quested the Editor of the Enquirer to , give my letter an insertion in liis paper. Very respectfully, your most obedient servant. J, G- JACKSON, of ‘ % Virginia* Washington City , 20 ih April ” Washington, April 30. . REPUBLICAN NO.MINAIIuNS. , Washington City , April 26,. 1816. Messrs. Gales St Seaton. * By a Resolution oi a Meeting of Re publican Members of both Houses of Congress, held on the 16th March last, it was made our duty to ascertain wheth er the gentlemen recommended at that Meeting to the People of the United States, as propel persons to~ fill the offi *jces of President and V r ice President of the United States, from the 4th of March next, were willing to accept those, offi ces if elected. W e have performed that duty, and request you to publish the enclosed correspondence oii tlfat sub ject. With sentiments of respect, your obedient servants, S. SMITH, Rli M. JOHNSON. 1- Washington City, March 17, 18»6. SIR, —On the 16th instant you were’ recommended to the People of the OnU ted States by a General Meeting of the Republican Members of both Houses of Congress, as a proper person to till the office of President of the United States, for the term of four years, to commence on the fourth March next / and by a Resolution of the Meeting, it was made our cmty to ascertain whether you are willing ik> serve*m the.office designated, if elected. We tuereforfe request the favor of answer as soon as convenient. With sentiments of nigh considera tion and respect* we have the honor to bejyour most obedient servants, f, S. SMITH., Chair vridn . * RH. M. JOHNSON, Stc’j Col. Jas. Monroe. Js* * * ‘ Washington , March 22, 1816. Gentlemen, 1 have had the honor to receive your letter informing me, that 1 had .been recommended to the people of the United States by a. General Meeting of the Republican Members of both Hous es of Congress, as a proper person to fill the office of President of the United States, for the term of lour years to commence on the fourth of March next, and that it was made your duty, by a Resolution of the to ascertain whether I wa3 wilting to strvfe in that office, if elected. Deeply penetrated by this distinguished mark of confidence, emanating from such a source, I can only say, that, should the suffrages of my fellow-citizens call m.e to that trust, I should feel it a duty to enter on it, with the‘fullest sense of the obligations it would impose* anti with a reliance, that a faithful zeal, in endeavoring to fulfil them, will recommend tp the in dulgence, of which I shall stand so much in need. \ I have the honor to be with great con sideration /our very obedient servant, ("Signed; JAS. MONROE. General S Smith, Colonel R. M* Johnson. ’ x ~ J ‘ ’ ; 1 r \r . is ’ . City of March 13, 18'6. Sir On the 16th ipst. you were re commended to the People of the United States, by a General Meeting of the Republican Members of both Hon c ■> of Congress, l as a proper person to the office of Vice-President of tne IT ted States, for the term of four year** to commence on the fourth ot Match next ; and by a Resolution of the. Mee ting it was made our duty to ascertain whether your Excellency is willing to serve in the office designated, if elecied. We therefore request the favor of ah answer as soon as convenient. With sentiments of high tion arid respect, we have the honor to be . ur most obedient servants, (Signed ) S. SMITH, Chairman* RH. M JOHNSON* Secy His Excellency Daniel D. Tompkins* April 6. 18 16. Gentlemen, In compliance with t\ie request con tained in your communication of the 18th of March , I pray leave tp.inform you of ray acceptance of the nomination : with which the Republican Mehd>era of Congress have been pleased to hontfr me. Permit me tcLadd a declarati m of my high sense of the confidence and regard manifested by them in desiguav / ting me as a candidate for the office of Vice-President, and to assure you,gen tlemeh, of my greatest respect esteem. ; DANIEL 0. TOMPKI Hon. Samuel 1 Smith* Hon* Rd M. Johnson. The legislature of Louisiana, hart! pas * sed resolutions, fdr causing a Mi.. ij~ MEN Tto be erected, to commem ate the glorious defence of New-Orjta.isi The next Legislature of Virginia will be one of the ablest which has met for se veral years—-Messrs. Giles, Hay, 1 aze well, John Mercer* Gen. Smyth, of Wythe, (who is said to be elected-J be sides many others who shone in jl»e ia Legislature, or are less known cm the oc litical theatre, Will shed lustre around - them. Many important w»li ce i stored—and ail their talents will .be re-? quisite foi* a sound dedsup)—- uir^r t Among the costly prese t- which will be fcaken out to the emperor of Ghina, ord Amherst, is a glass, (in frame.) tneb plate of which admeasures. 16 feet by? !f> it is the largest ever cast ip tins country,*, and its value 12,000/. Two carvers and * gilders will proceed with if, to repair any injury which it may receive ip going out Some superior cloth, valued at 5/. per yard, also forms part presents i the whole is estimated at BQ,GOG/. [London paper-] i Boston,April 27. Tile frigate Macedonian, now at this port, is expected tp sad to-morrow. Tor, Garth ageha, for the purpose of carrying out Mr. Hughes, who is appointed b/ the government of the 4Jnited States to». intercede for the reiea sjtf jfi the Ameri can citizens confined at l ii city by th« Spaniards* NO. XIII.