Resolved, That while thus expressing our satisfaction Ition of moving in Charles street, by Mr. Simeon Brown. with the predilection for gen. Jackson, exhibited by our The church will continue to be under the operation of republican friends throughout the state, we rely with con- moving during the period of divine service. fidence on their union, perseverance and zeal to secure in every congressional district of the state, the choice of electors favorable to his support. It is said-pro contra, that the object of the meeting was not stated that it was thought to refer to the nomination of a state treasurer, and that the caucus was taken by surprize. But the "Argus" says that only one person opposed the resolutions, and declined voting--and that the resolutions were carried nem. con. WASHINGTON. The public is indebted, as we presume heretofore, to Mr. Sessford, through the columns of the National Intelligencer, for a valuable statistical account of the progress and condition of the metropolis of the United States, during the last year; from which we abstract the following items. In 1827, there were built 123 dwelling houses, 25 shops, and 25 additions. Total number of buildings, Jan. 1, 1828, 2,755-supposed population 17,448. To tal assessment of 1st Jun. 1825, $1,978,441-same 1828, 5,375,881. Much progress has been made in improving the streets and the walks. At the beginning of last year 68,721 running feet of brick pavement had been laid, with convenient flag-crossings-since then 12,725 feet have been added. In the years 1820 and 1821, when the average population was less than 14,000, the average deaths were 341; In 1826 and 1827, with an average population of 17,000, the average deaths were only 272. The city is, certainly, healthy, and rapidly improving in this respect, as well as others. Total deaths in 1827-251; 124 adults and 127 children. Of consumption 27, cholera infantum 35, convulsion 17, dysentery 11, intermittent fever 10, still born 17; all else under 10. Only S of bilious fever and 8 of typhus. Greatest number of deaths, in August 42; least in April, 10-14 in the months of January, May and December respectively. PHILADELPHIA. The cost of the distribution of water power at Fair Mount Works, of salaries, of incidentals, and of re-paving over water-pipes, in 18.7, amounts to the sum of 14,042 dollars and 24 cents. To meet which there was received into the treasury for city water rents of 1827, the sum of 28,470 dollars 72 cents. It is estimated that the sum to be received for water ment. "THE MERCHANT'S TELEGRAPH." We have received se veral numbers of a new daily paper with this title, published in New York, by Mr. John I. Mumford, who was formerly connected with the "Morning Courier." It is printed on a sheet of the same size as that of the "National Intelligencer," and from the talent and ability displayed by the editor, we think that it will occupy a promi nent station among the commercial papers of New York. We have also received the "Morning Chronicle" a new daily paper established in Albany, by Messrs. Beach, Denio, and Richards. If the reading propensities of the people increase with the means of comfort and wealth, the many papers recently established auger a prosperous state of the body politic. Light serves but to emblazon the truths of free government, and though the press is too often perverted to the basest purposes, there is a re deeming spirit among some of its conductors, that shames the abuses of its great privileges. FORGERY. The invention of lithographic printing has so facilitated the art of forgery in London, that the ban kers are constantly in danger of taking spurious bills of exchange. A person's signature has recently been so exactly copied, that the writer did not know which of the two was the genuine bill. THE LATE COLONEL HOWARD. The following just and appropriate preamble and resolutions were introduced into the legislature of S. C. by Mr. E. S. Davis, on the 28th ult. and passed that body unanimously. The repu tation of a patriot is the property of the country whose interests he has promoted, and in the ardent testimonals of S. Carolina in favor of the worth and services of col. Howard, we have the voice of the nation. It becomes a grateful people to cherish and perpetuate the memory of the brave and good, to remember with gratitude their services and to profit by their bright example. The heroic band of the revolution who fought that we might enjoy peace, and conquered that we might inherit freedom, deserve the highest place in the grateful affections of a free people. Among the master spirits who battled for independence we are to remember with veneration the late patriotic and venerable col. John Eager Howard. His illustrions name is to be found in the history of his country's sufferrents in the city and liberties, will be between 9 and ings and the annals of his country's triumphs, in the day 10,000 more in 1828, than it was in 1827. The surplus of peril and of doubt, when the result was hid in clouds, will annually inercase, and speedily pay off the debt in- when the rocking of the battlements was heard from curred in making this splendid and invaluable improve- Bunker's Hill to the plains of Savannah, when danger was every where, and when death mingled in the conAnother theatre is about to be built in Philadelphia, onflict of the warrior, Howard still clave to the fortunes of Arch street-40,000 dollars are to be paid for the lot, the struggling repablie. Of all the characters whom the ouly. days of trial brought forth, few are equal, none more extraordinary. He was his country's common friend, and his country owes him one common inextinguishable debt of gratitude. South Carolina, with whose history his name is identified, is proud to acknowledge the obli gation. INTERNAL TRADE. Mr. Renfro, of Cumberland Ford, Knox county, Kentucky, has published the following amount of stock sept to market, by this rout, from Kentucky, during the year 1827-It is well called "a relief for hard times." Horses, 3,529 Probable val. Mules, do. Bogs, Beef steers, 2,070 do. Wethers, 1,097 do. $270,325 138,000 In the chivalrous and hazardous operations of gen. Greene in South Carolina, col. Howard was one of his most efficient officers. 667,728 On a certain occasion, that experienced general de 62,100 3,291 $1.141,444 "I am advised that 75,000 hogs went the Kanawha road to Virginia, and S. W. of this 25,000 by Pile's turnpike road." NOVEL SERVICE. In New York they have a way of doing things in many respects peculiar to themselves. Witness the following paragraph from the Journal of Commerce. We think the church is in danger! Notice. The public are respectfully informed that divine service will be performed this day, at 3 o'clock, P. M. in the old Dutch church, formerly situated in Herring street, Greenwich Village, now under fire opera clared that Howard merited a monument of gold no But in the course of human mortality, Resolved, Therefore, that it was with feelings of profound sorrow and regret, that South Carolina received the melancholy intelligence of the death of col. Jolm Eager Howard, of Maryland. Resolved, That the state of South Carolina can never 'forget the distinguished Services of the deceased, Resolved, That the governor be requested to transmit a copy of these proceedings to the governor of Maryland, and to the family of the late col. Howard. BALTIMORE. The whole receipts into the city treasury for the last year, including a balance from the last of $7,764 09, was $196,248 68-chiefly from direct taxes upon property-though the duties on auctions produced $25,970, tonnage about 10,000, tax on ordinaries 7,000 licenses in general 8,600, &c. The receipts are balanced by the expenditures, except $16,918 32 remaining in the treasury; some of the chief items were-watching and lighting the city $25,888; deepening and preserving the harbor $29,895; interest on city debt 19,895; rail road stock 5,000, &c. this moment the stock into which the credit of the state has been transported, represents these same 5 per cents at 120 fr. so that if we could not borrow in 1816 without paying 9 per cent. interest, we can now on paying 44 Three three-deckers have been launched this year at Cherboug, where several frigates and large steam boats are now building. There are now on the stocks at Cherboug, two three-deckers, and two of 100 guns with two decks. [The foreign and domestic commerce of France has been greatly increased. Her merchant vessels are numerous, and her military marine much augmented and improved. All through a wise policy-which demands and commands, with her, reciprocity in trade.] ROYAL NAVY OF GREAT BRITAIN. A correct stateMASSACHUSETTS. From the last annual return by the ment or abstract of the navy of Great Britain; the numadjutant general of the enrolled militia of this state, it ap-ber of packets and revenue vessels employed by governpears that the aggregate of infantry, grenadiers, &c. is ment; also the number of flag and other officers, com49,944-of cavalry 1,761-of artillery 3,224: total 54,935. plete to the first October, 1827The number of muskets in use is 30,589--of artillery, Ships building and fit for ser-Harbor service pieces 105. Besides these there are deposited in the viec from ÏUz to 120 guns Hospital strips Arsenals at Cambridge and Boston 10,188 muskets, of which 8,721 were received of the United States, the rest purchased by the state; and 91 pieces of eannon, with all the requisites for the use of both. CINCINNATI. This city increases in population and wealth, with accumulated force. During the past year there were inspected 18,000 barrels of whiskey, 9,000 barrels of flaxseed oil, and 58,554 barrels of flour-aud it is estimated there were 15,000 barrels not inspected Ships of 98 guns THE DUKE OF YORK. A late London paper contains the following shameful account of the way in which his Late "royal hignness" abused the confidence of those who frusted to his honor, or relied for the payment of their claims on the great income which he received from the public, for doing nothing good for the nation or himself"We are grieved for having authority for stating, that it is publicly declared in the court of chancery, that there are not assets to meet one shilling of the debts of the late lamented duke; nor is it expected there will be even sufficient funds for the discharge of what are termed specialty creditors, that is, for the information of such of our Bombs readers as are so fortunate as not to understand law phrases, such creditors as hold judgments or bonds." The duke, thus disgracefully deficient, received of the British nation, more money, annually, than the salaries of our president, vice president, five heads of departments, seven judges of the supreme court-of all the generals and colonels in our army, with those of all the captains in our navy; and yet was too poor to pay his honest debts. 84 to 74 66 58 56 24 Hulk in the East Indies 2 Lent to the society for 80 destitute seamen 1 Vitualing depots 1 Troop ships 1 Hospital and store ship at Jamaica 2 Schooners, tenders, &c. 73 small craft 3 2 14 52 to 50 21 48 46 44 42 36 1 packets 20 34 1 Hired vessels in the pack FRANCE. From late French papers. In 1816, the population of France did not amount to 30 millions; in 1826, it exceeded 32. In 1816, our agriculture was at its Past gasp, destitute of hands and capital; in 1826, it supported a population greater by a tenth; it trebled it produce of wine, and had more horses by 400,000, more oxen and cows by 350,000, and more sheep by five millions. In 1816, we manufactured less than 100 millions of Ismael, during the months of Much and April fast, RUSSIAN PORTS ON THE BLACK SEA, &c. From the port of kilogrammes of cast iron; in 1826, more than 160. In 57 vessels went to Constantinople, with about 25,000 1816, our manufactories consumed twelve millions of kiltehetverts of wheat, and 1850 of maize. In the same grammes of cotton wool; in 1826, 32 millions. In 1816, period 19 vessels sailed from Reni to that market, laden We imported 400,000 kilogrammes of silk; in 1826, it was with 9,610 tehetverts of wheat, 2749 of maize, and 950 of double. In 1816, the wool manufactured was 40 millions kilogrammes; in 1826,48. In 1816, the sugar refined in France was twenty-four millions of kilogrammes; in 1826, 72 millions. In 1816, our commerce at home and abroad was feeble and confined; in 1826, all the foreign markets received our goods, and the home market was enlarged. From 1816, to 1826, the direct taxes were reduced 72 millions, and the indirect augmented to 180. In 1816, we were overwhelmed with frightful engagements; in 1826, all the expenses of the occupation and arrears had been paid off 3 years; the first three-fifths of 30 millions of rents, created to indemnify the proprietors dispossesed by the revoJution, were issued without having effected the price of stocks: we had the finest finances in Europe. At the former period, the 5 per cents were scarcely at 60 fr., and at millet. The number of vessels which entered the port of Odessa on the 1st of June was 78; 70 of which came in ballast, for cargoes: and in the three first days of that month 16 sailed, laden with corn, and two in ballast. At Riga there had been not less than 739 arrivals be tween the beginning of the year and the 9th of June, and 580 departures. The occasional and imperfect accounts we obtain through the European Gazettes, of the importance and the prospects of the new city of Odessa, are such as to excite rather than gratify our curiosity. The selection of that site for a commercial place has been most amply *The tehetverts is equal to 53 English bushels. justified by the result. It is not only a grand depot of grain but appears to be the centre of other branches of commerce; and the arts and elegancies, and even the literature of Europe, have been already naturalized there. Declaration of Independence. The old soldier of the re- WASHINGTON, JAN. 13th, 1828. BOSTON-Deaths and population--In the year 1823, in the memorable battle of the 9th, the mangled bodies DEAR SIR-The newspapers will have shewn you that the city government commenced their plan of clearing of all the painters strewed the bloody field; Allston, the streets by their own workmen and scavengers, in their progress to the more complete removal of nuisances than Morse, and myself all fell, but we fell gloriously by the side of the immortal hero of the day-you will see that I had previously been undertaken. The effect of this system in particular, was most barbarously tomahawked and upon the general health of the inhabitants has been considered quite remarkable. The population of Boston, of Roanoke-and saddest of all to say, by the faithless scalped by the unrelenting hand of the half-breed chief by the census of the United States, in 1820 was 43,298-hand of him who had once been my friend. by the census taken by the city, in 1825, it was 58,277, making an increase in the five years of 14,979, or annual gain of nearly 7 per centum. The number of deaths in the year 1822, giving the population at the increase,! was 1,203, or 24 per centum nearly. In the year 1826 the deaths amounted to 1,259, or about 2 per centum on the whole number. In other words, Boston, with a population of over 60,000 inhabitants, in 1826, lost no more by deaths than when it contained 50,000 inhabitants in 1822. In the year 1897, the denthe will have amounted to 1,028, or thereabouts, or to about 13 per cent. on the whole population, assuming it to be 60,000. NEW YORK. The following resolutions have passed The house of assembly 97 to 3, Messrs. Alburtis, Emmet, and Smith were in the negative. that occasion, by the hon. John Randolph, of Roanoke, as To speak seriously, it was my fate to be selected on the butt of his merciless sarcasms. But, when Mr. Randolph, in his exordium, assigned as the cause of his taking a part in the debate, "the misre delphia, in which it was erroneously stated, that he had presentations of some obscure annuary published in Philabeen partly instrumental in procuring those wretched specimens of the state of the fine arts in this country," fact of which the world was not before aware. It is evihe unfortunately for himself, gave demonstrations of a dent that his body is in a state of decay: but it remained for himself to give the melancholy but irresistable evidence of mental decrepitude: the loss of memory is one of the most unhappy proofs of the rapid approach of that sad hour, "when he will be as if he had not been, and been most witty.” Resolved, (If the senate concur herein), that the senators of this state, in the congress of the United States, The gentleman had forgotten that the National Intelbe and they are hereby instructed, and the representa-ligencer of the 28th January, 1817, after stating the a tives in this state, are requested, to make every proper guments on the subject of the four paintings, records his cxertion to effect such a revision of the tariff, as will af-name, Mr. Randolph, among those who spoke in favor of ford a sufficient protection to the growers of wool, hemp the work, as well as in favor of employing me to perform and flax, and the manufactures of iron, woollens, and every other article, so far as the same may be connected with the interests of manufactures, agriculture and com merce. Resolved, As the sense of this legislature, That the provisions of the woollens bill which passed the house of representatives at the last session of congress, whatever advantages they may have promised to manufacfurers of woollen goods, did not afford adequate encouragement to the agriculturalists and the growers of wool. Resolved, That the governor be, and he is hereby requested to transmit a copy of the above resolutions to each of the senators and representatives in congress from this state. [What is to be done, now? Virginia and South Carolina have declared that all regulations of the tariff, with a view to protecting any class of the people of the United States, are unconstitutional! and the report of the senate of Georgia, having taken the same ground, insists on this construction of the constitution, and will submit to To other." Will Georgia declare war against New York? We hope not!] it. The gentleman also forgot that persons are still living who heard that debate, and who retain a fresh and vivid recollection of the brilliant and beautiful eulogium which he then pronounced upon the small picture of the Declaration of Independence, the prototype of that large one which he so sneeringly abuses. The gentleman forgot what some others most distinctly recollect, that he then called the attention of the house to the portrait of Richard Henry Lee, (whose shins are the most conspicuous shins in the picture), and pointing to the figure, he explained-"Small as this picture is, I seem to see that venerable man sitting in person before me, in all the sober dignity of a senator of ancient Rome, in that elegant attitude so habitual to him, and so well remembered by me: the right hand laid over the left, concealing so happily and so delicately its mutilated re mains." Mr. Randolph forgot, that a copy of the National Intelligencer was at that moment in the library of congress where it now lies open to the inspection of every one; convicting him either of loss of memory, or of something incomparably worse:-that human memory should decay as age draneo, is the decree of Him who formed us, and though we may deplore, we cannot blaine;--but the alternative, malignity, is the vile and voluntary production of a wicked heart-of that I am reluctant to admit the most remote suspicion. FOREIGN NEWS. One of the 16 packets due at New York, arrived at that port on the 4th inst. by which we have London dates to the 17th December. The news received is but of little importance. The divan was still ́in conference at Constantinople, and the course the porte When, however, a member of the house of represenwould pursue, as to the late attack of the allies, was un-tatives stoops from bis high estate, and, forgetting his known; though it is rumored that war had been declared duty, becomes, not the protector, but the slanderer of against them. Ibrahim, at the last accounts, was in the individual reputation, he should be reminded that alinterior at Messina, carrying every thing before him with though within those sacred walls he is privileged to infire and sword. From France we learn that Villele's dulge in ample liberty of speech, and may ramble on fur administration is daily becoming more unpopular, and hours in all the licentious revellings of wit or folly, if his that he will probably retire from the ministry. Addi- colleagues, amused by his wanton eccentricities, are wiltional disturbances have been created in Spain by a class ling to endure him; still there is a limit which it is not wise of persons called "the laborers of the wood," which were to pass-for, happily, the constitution reserves to every extending in the provinces. Nathaniel Snelson, who individual of us, the sovereign people, the same free and robbed the bank of Virginia of upwards of $40,000, has equal liberty of speech wherewith to defend our charac been apprehended at Liverpool and about $30,000 re-ters out of doors, as any representatives can assume to covered. COL. TRUMBULL AND MR. RANDOLPH. Mr. Randolph in the discussion of col. Hamilton's resolation for a painting of the battle of New Orleans, was unmerciful upon Trumbull's picture of the signers of the abuse and vilify us within. Generous minds will also recollect that the professional reputation of an artist, like the fair fame of women, is a delicate plant, easily blighted by any pestilent breath and that although it may be sport to some, to indage in ribald criticisms at our expense-yet it is death to us. I make this reply to Mr. Randolph with feelings of deep regret, for I had indulged the hope that his former friendly disposition towards me would have been continued through life; and that his elegant education, his ample fortune and his retired mode of life, might have induced him to become an eminent patron and protector of the fine arts. I am dear sir, your obliged and faithful servant, JOHN TRUMBULL. GENERAL JACKSON AT NEW ORLEANS. There is much discordance in the accounts of the reception and treatment of gen. Jackson, in his visit to New Orleans. We shall not take any part in it. The following is evidently from the hand of a friend, and, therefore, preferred. It is copied from the Louisiana Advertiser of the 14th January. whole multitude, which literally covered the steamboats, the shipping and the surrounding shores. The van boats which bore the revolutionary soldiers and the remnant of the old Orleans batalion, passed the Pocahontas, and rounding too, fell down the stream, while the acclamations of thousands of spectators rung from the river to the woods and back to the river. In this order the fleet, (18 steamboats of the 1st class), passed close to the city, directing their course towards the field of battle. When it was first descried, some horseman only, (the marshals of the day), had reached the ground. But in a few mi nutes it seemed alive with a vast multitude brought thi ther on horseback and in carriages, and poured fourth from the steam boats.-A line was formed by generals Plauche and Labatut, and the committee repaired on board the Pocahontas, in order to invite the general to Mr. Editor-When I left New Orleans in the Court- land and meet his brother soldiers and fellow citizens. I land, I promised to furnish you with an account of the have no words to describe the scene which ensued. It interesting occurrences which were expected to take place would require a bolder pencil than mine. The address at Natchez and on our return to the city, and I now fulfiles delivered to the general, and his answers may be giv my promise. en; but that which cannot be given, is the expression of The steamboat Courtland, with the committee appoint-his venerable features, and the incense feeling of his heart ed to meet the guest of Louisiana, left New Orleans on portrayed in cycry gosture and every look. It would be the 28th ult. It was pleasing to observe, as we proceeded equally difficult to depict the joy and pride of the people ou our way, that the enthusiasm, kindled in the city, was in again beholding their "country's great benefactor." felt intensely in distant parts of the state. In Concordia, Strangers, who had come from afar to behold the scene, as well as in the city of New Orleans, the people knew caught the contagious sympathy. When he began to speak their deliverer; every heart palpitated at the sound of his the noise was hushed-every one seemed eager to catch name, and the anticipation of his arrival. We reached the sound of his voice. He spoke of his own deeds with Natchez on the 1st January, an auspicious day, and preg-modesty, of his surviving companions with affection, and nant with glorious remembrances. That city was filled of the dead with fond regret.-As it grew late, he was with a vast multitude, impatiently waiting for our guest. hurried back to the Pocahontas, and the fleet ascended On the mornig of the 4th, the day he had fixed for reaching the river. The general landed opposite the house of Natchez, the heights on the river were filled with spec- Mr. Marigny-the United States troops, under col. Taytators; all eyes were turned up the stream, in breathless lor; the legion under col. Roffignac: a splendid and wel! expectation. At last a white smoke, curling like a mist disciplined company of volunters from Natchez under over the tops of the cypress trees, proclaimed the ap- lieut. Walker; the first brigade of militia under general proach of the Pocahontas.-The surrounding hills rung Robeson, and major general Lacoste surrounded by a with loud huzzas, greeting her arrival. I cannot dwell brilliant staff, were drawn up in line of battle to receive with minuteness on the pleasing scenes which followed. him. The crowd on the bank of the river was immense A procession along the picturesque margin of the river; a-the windows, the balconies, even the roofs of the dinner, at which ardent devotion was guided and temper- houses, the decks, tops and rigging of the ships were coed by decorum and politeness, and a ball, at which the vered with spectators. Their shouts when the general beauty of Mississippi was exhibted, with all that taste touched the shore were as loud as the artillery, which could add to natural charms and native grace-the en- thundered from the land and the water; he marched along thusiasm of the whole population, the shouts of the mul- the line of the troops with his head uncovered. The profitude, proclaimed that Louisiana and Mississippi are cession was then formed-the general on foot-and afunited by ennobling sympathies. ter moving through the principal streets of the city, At twelve o'clock at night, gen. Jackson re-embarked reached the government house, where the governor inin the Pocahontas; some hours afterwards the commit- troduced him to the same legislature who had invited him tee of Louisana followed in the Courtland; and then both to Louisiana. The governor's address was concise and boats, united together, desended the stream, checking oc- pertinent: the general answered him with the frankness casionally their velocity, as it was intended to reach New and energy no less remarkable in his language than in his Orleans on the morning of the 8th. On the 7th, the wea- actions; each member was presented to him in turn, and ther portended a storm for the morrow, it rained several all acknowledged the courtesy, the ease and unaffected Cunes throughout the day, and frequent rainbows gave us dignity of his manners. From the legislature he prono favorable signs for the great day. The boats anchor-ceeded to review the troops at the invitation of the goed above the city about 7 in the evening. We were vernor; the procession was again formed and the gene crowded with visitors during the night We loncut that ral, attcuded by the governor and the legislature, repairthe legislature had met in the morning, and that the go-ed to the Catholic church, when, after the delivery of an vernor had announced the arrival of their invited guest, and that the legislature of the state in obedience to pubTic sentiment, had appointed a joint committee to act in conjunction with that of the people. Every thing was done that the honor of Louisiana demanded; in haste, it is true-but still it was done: and it was sufficient: the enthusiasm of the people filled up the outline, imperfeetly sketched by their representatives. At last the morning of the auspicious day dawned upon New Orleans. A thick mist covered the water and the land, which at ten o'clock began to rise into clouds; and when the sun at last appeared, it served only to show the darkness of the horizon, threatening a storm in the north. It was at tha moment the city became visible, with its steeples and the forest of mast rising from the waters. At that instant, too, a fleet of steamboats was seen advancing towards the Pocahontas, which had now got underway, with twenty four flags waving over her lofty decks. Two stupendous boats, lashed together, led the van. The whole fleet kept up a constant fire of artillery, which was answered from several ships in the harbor and from the shore. Gen. Jackson stood on the back gallery of the Pocahontas, his head uncovered, conspicimus to the eloquent discourse by a young priest, in the name of his venerable superior, father Antonio, a solemn te deum was performed. When the religious ceremony was termi nated, the general was conducted by the committee, tor the house prepared for his residence. He was then informed that he was invited to a dinner at Davis's hotel, given by the citizens in commemoration of the day. The tables occupied two rooms of vast dimensions, at which at least five hundred persons sat down. Marigny was chosen president of the day, general Jackson was placed on his right, gov. Houston, of Tennessee, on his left-the venerable father Antonio and the abbey Monni, sat on the general's left. Generals Barroll and Hinds, and judge Overton also sat in the vicinity of the president. The gentlemen composing the deputations of Ohio, N. York, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Mississippi, were placed near or opposite to gen. Jackson: the friends who had accompanied him, sat next to the three vice presidents. Many toasts were drunk-they were warm and patriotic nothing vapid in them. When the president announc ed the name of Jackson; the company rose up, as moved by one impulse. When silence was restored, Mr. Marigny, in a speech, delivered with an energy of man ner in unison with the ardor of his feelings, bestowed a merited tribute of praise upon the services and character of the guest of his native state. threatened them, by a suspension of their invaluable rights, than contend for their shadow amidst the arms of the enemy, and thereby sacrifice the substance forever; I shrunk not from the responsibility which the crisis devolved on Had I done otherwise, I should have thought myself a traitor to my country. I do not intend to give a minute relation of every thing which took place. The discourse of col. Hayne, breath-me. ing the chivalrous spirit of Carolina, the courteous toast of Carrol, of Hinds, of the gallant Houston, of the veteran Piatt, of the accomplished Walker, will no doubt be given to the public by the committee. I receive with gratitude, the high estimate, which as individuals, you, gentlemen, are pleased to give to my official conduct. That our government was constituted From the dinner I followed the general to the French for the happiness of the people, and that its offices are the theatre, where a cantata, composed for the occasion, was instruments of their will, and created for their welfare, sung with admirable taste and effect. When the first are maxims which I learned from the fathers of our revoact of the opera was over the general proceeded to the lution. I am now too old to depart from them. They American theatre, where he was greeted with the same spring from the same source with the great principle of salutations which had followed him from the battle ground rotation in office, a principle which cannot be too solemnly to the city. At 11 o'clock he retired to his house, accom-impressed upon the attention of the American people. panied by the committee. It is the channel of sovereignty, through which the renoMrs. Jackson, who, with several ladies from Tennes-vating influence is conveyed to every department of gosee, accompanied her husband on his visit to Louisiana, verument, and the weak points in the system detected was waited upon and met the moment she landed from and fortified, so as to contribute to the defence of liberty. the Pocahontas, by Mrs. Marigny, and other respectable That you should consider my humble example as in any ladies, who, atter having congratulated her on her safe ar- degree illustrating the value of this principle is an honor rival, conducted her to Mr. Marigny's house, where re- which I shall over prize. freshments had been prepared, and where she received This medal cominemorating the completion of the Eric the salutations of a large and brilliant circle. Mrs. Marigny canal and the resolutions referring to it, are received with in her carriage afterwards accompanied Mrs. Jackson to feelings of peculiar satisfaction. A work displaying in such the house of of Martin Gordon, esq, where appartments an eminent degree the resources of your state, gives to had been prepared for her and her female friends. the councils from which it eminated, and by which it was Among the toasts drunk at the dinner were the follow-prosecuted, a claim to lasting recollection. It presents to Ingher sister states a model of improvement worthy of their The 8th January, 1815-the day we celebrate-itsimitation and deserves to be celebrated by the fine arts. glory without a parallel. Andrew Jackson-his titles are his services, his party the American people. The kind manner, gentlemen, in which you have performed the duties confided to you on this occasion, has impressed me with the most lively sentiment of affection The army of the United States-from the shores of and regard; of which I beg of you to be assured, with the the Niagara to the plains of the Mississippi, it has sus-offer of my sincere prayers, that you may be safely re tained the honor of our country. stored to the bosom of your families and friends. The navy of the United States-we look to its gradual and steady increase as our best security from insult or aggression. The militia-a proud array of citizen soldiers, alike prepared to draw the sword or guide the plough-share. With as many other regular toasts as made up the number 19, and many volunteers, which caused two or three short speeches, and a very spirited one by col. A. P. Hayne, on a compliment paid to him for his gallant conduct in the campaign of 1814-15. But we cannot give room for all the proceedings, addresses and replies, The following from the general to the address of the N. York delegation, Messrs. James A. Hamilton, Saul Alley and Thaddeus Phelps is elected The general left the city, on his return home, "on Friday night, or rather on Saturday morning," of the 12th or 13th January, after having attended a ball given in honor of him, &c. If when what shall be regarded as an official account of the visit shall be received, other things shall appear as thought necessary to the history of this affair, we shall recur to the subject. The following is a copy of the general's reply to the address prepared by the rev, father Antonio de Sedilla: Reverend father-I have received your benedictions with ardent gratitude. When I contemplate your long, useful and happy life, approaching fourscore years, faithfully spent in the service of the Most High, in this sancGentlemen:-The congratulations of my fellow citizens tuary, and ainidst this grateful people, it inspires me with of the city and county of New-York, presented here, and increased reverence for the religion which you teach. To on the return of this day, accompanied with such un-your pious labors in this community, do l'attribute, in a qualified assurances of their confidence and favor, fill me great degree, that deliverance from the invading foe, with no ordinary emotions. Sensible only of having dis- which crowned the valor of my comrades on the day of charged the duties allotted to me as a citizen of our com- which this is the anniversary; for a moral and religions mon country, with an honest zeal to preserve and ad-life is a constant appeal to the favor of Heaven, and is a vance its prosperity, I was not prepared for the flatter-sure guarantee of faithful and beroic patriotism. That ing distinction which you have conferred upon my exer- the fruits of your own righteousness, reverend father, may tions. I receive it as an evidence of the liberality and continue to flourish in the lives and hearts of your parishkindness of those who have authorized you to express it, oners, long after your spirit shall have received its reward and who, because Providence assigned me an instrumen- in the mansion of bliss, is my fervent prayer. Permit tality in the glorious struggle of the republic, are pleased me, with your assistance, to return my most humble to number me amongst its benefactors. I am more than thanks to the Author of all Good, for the great mercies compensated for my services, gentlemen, in being allow-and for the benefits he has vouchsafed to bestow on me; ed to accept the tokens you present, of the approbation but more especially for having made me and my brave of so numerous and patriotic a portion of my fellow citi-associates, the instruments of his power on the occasion to zens. This is the highest reward to which a citizen can which you have been pleased to refer. aspire under our government, where, by the spirit of its constitution, the people control its operations, and are devoted to its services.I pray you, therefore, to assure your constituents of the high gratifications your salutation Las afforded me, and that I shall ever retain a grateful recollection of this signal mark of their regard. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MANU- Mr. Mallary, from the committee on manufacturers, It is true, gentlemen, this fair portion of the west was rescued from the grasp of a foreign foe by the assumption of power, on my part, at variance with the regular operation of our sacred constitution and laws; and you have done justice to the necessity which dictated it. That they commenced their examination of the va Acting upon the principle that the safety of the people is rious subjects referred to them, immediately after the the supreme law, and that it was better they should at-appointment of the committee was announced to the tempt a glorious deliverance from the dangers which house; that they sought in vain, from the documents re |