for, and been over-reached by the more able British By the treaty referred to above, it should be observed The effects on the nation have been seen; a flourishing manufacture was destroyed; the circulating medium of the country carried off to pay for British goods; and impoverished Portugal is now exhibited to other nations as a monument of the inevitable results of the "reciprocity" or "free trade" system. It is thus with respect to every commodity, the domeslenge proof, that the price of any article is advanced on tic manufacture of which has been protected. We chalaccount of protection extended, or that injury has resulted to consumers, in any way, because of the laws designed for the encouragement of the national industry. distresses of the British people, we referred to the established priesthood as a perpetually operating cause of misGREAT BRITAIN. Speaking in our last paper of the met with the following scandalous parculars, taken from advertisements inserted in the London Morning ery to them. We have since, in a bundle of old scraps, Chronicle-on which it is useless to offer a comment: Warwick-house, Regent street, the next several presenTo be sold by private contract, by Mr. Robins of a most desirable part of the much admired county of Devon, producing, jointly, an income of about one thou tations to two very valuable rectories, adjoining parishes, sand pounds per annum, or averaging, severally, about seven hundred and four hundred pounds per annum." Thus were the thoughtless Portuguese over-reach-in Since the preceding was in type, the rumor has been further spread, without, however, assuming any greater degree of apparent confidence in its truth. The "National Intelligencer" discredits it; and speaking of the report that "the British minister approves of the project," says--"If Mr. Vaughan has persuaded the administration into any such measure, his country will build him statues of gold, and crown him with unfading laurels, for achieving a greater victory than the duke of Wellington ever dreamt of." next presentation to the valuable rectory of Colnworth, age. In a subsequent number, and in explanation, the "Commercial Advertiser" says "The object of gen. tion to the valuable living of Bolnhurst, situate close to "Lot 2.-The perpetual advowson and next presentaJackson is to rid the country of the objectionable features the turnpike road between Bedford and Kimbolton; comof the tariff, and especially those which have caused so prising a most excellent parsonage-house, and offices, almuch dissatisfaction at the south, by treaty, and withouttered and improved within a few years, at a considerathe interposition of the house of representatives. For ble expense; good garden, farm yard, and all necessary this purpose, a treaty of perfect commercial reciprocity, agricultural buildings, and one hundred and forty acres stipulating that no duties shall be exacted, in either coun- of glebe land, nearly adjoining, in lieu of the tithes of half try upon the produce or manufactures of the other, be- the parish, which is enclosed, and one-third of the great yond a low given amount, say in no instance to exceed and small tithes of the other part. The parish contains 20 per centum ad valorum, has been in agitation; and it about two thousand acres. is believed that the British minister at Washington has venty-four years of age. indicated a belief that his government will assent to such The present incumbent sean arrangement--even by modifying their corn laws in favor of the United States, upon condition that the ports of the latter shall be open to her manufactures." And here the rumor rests for the present. When it assumes a less questionable shape, we shall be prepared to offer some remarks upon it. But, in our view of it, the thing is impracticable--and that neither country can go into such an arrangement. Besides, the idea of doing away the tariff-the established policy and law of the land, without the interposition of the house of representatives, is preposterous. never venture upon a measure of that lofty bearing. The president and senate will COTTON BAGGING! The New York Price Current quotes hemp bagging at from 18 to 21 cents, and flax at from 14 to 17-and remarks, "there is more demand for bagging, but no advance of price, notwithstanding the additional duty of half a cent per yard took place on the 1st inst." The duty on cotton bagging is now 5 cents per square yard-yet the average price is less than 20. 1820, it sold as high as 50 cents; in 1821 and 1822, it Previous to averaged about 40 cents; in 1823, because of the increaséd manufactures of Kentucky, it fell to less than 30; and since the "excessive" duty imposed by the tariff of 1824, it hardly brought 15 cents, at a particular period. In 1827, the average price was 25 cents! and the duty being! increased by the tariff of 1828, its cost is reduced to 20 cents, in 1829. From these facts, must it not appear evident to all men that the domestic production or competition has reduced the price of bagging not less than 50 per cent. now be seen, what large profits the manufacturers of DunMust it dee and Inverness made out of us? Can any one refuse to believe that, if our own factories were destroyed, the planters would not be compelled to pay 40, instead of 20 cents, per yard, for this article? sixteen acres, and fourteen acres of land, situate within دو for four burgage votes guarantied forever, by the mayor "Also, to be disposed of, in fee, an assignable bond and returning officer. The votes being in strong oppostion, and nearly divided, may place an election in the hands of the purchaser.” EUROPE. We have Paris and Havre dates to the 1st of June, inclusive-they contain but few items of interest. atory to important operations. The reported defeat of The belligerents were concentrating their forces prepar the Russians before Silistria is contradicted-the plague is said to have appeared in those districts occupied by them in that vicinity, causing great distress. The Persians have made incursions into the Russian territory and the last treaty of peace, the shah had ceded to the Mustaken possession of two fortresses, which, according to covite. the vault for children, in the monastery of the Escurial- having had children, are not interred in the royal vault, du Havre says "The following news is given with re- Many parties, however, assembled to celebrate the as persons every where presented themselves. A regency has been named to be established at Havana, until day, and we have a considerable supply of toasts. After events will justify their removal to Mexico. The regen- the regular sentiments,-such as "the day"-the presicy is thus composed: M. Vives, president; Arango, coun- dent,-Washington,-Lafayette-and Carroll, &c. Mr. sellor of the Indies, a rich proprietor at Havana; Pinillos, Clay occupies the largest space, either in commendation actual intendant of Havana; Lallave and Genero, ex-dep- or reprobation. A large majority of all the sets of toasts uties to the cortes in Spain. Rich proprietors of Hava-that we have seen, contain some strong notices of him. na have advanced twenty millions of dollars to defray the expenses of the expedition. Gen. Laborde is named captain general of the island of Cuba. CASE OF DR. WATKINS. We publish the opinion of instruct the grand jury, &c. Judge Thruston's dissenting opinion is exceedingly long, and must, at least, be deferred-together with another even yet more lengthy opinion of the court, (unanimously agreed upon), which over-ruled the demurrer and sustained one of the indictments, as stated below. the court on the motion of the counsel of the U. S. to At the dinner at Goochland court house, Virginia, his name was mentioned in sixteen toasts, by different individuals-nine in compliment, and seven in reproof. The servility or the bitterness which marked the toasts of last year, does not so generally appear in the present. But exceptions to this remark are not wanting-and it seems to us that certain political partizans, being "men of principle according to their interest," are incapable of putting three lines together, without "bumping their heads three times on the floor," in Chinese-like adoration, or of culling phrases from Satan's vocabulary, to abuse a political opponent. There was a "cold water celebration" at Raleigh, N. All the toasts drunk thereat were temperate. c. The National Intelligencer of the 14th instant, speaking of the "case of Dr. Watkins," says-"On the opening of the circuit court yesterday, chief judge Cranch MEXICO. The Mexicans are said to be well prepar delivered the revised opinion of the court on the point oned for the contemplated invasion of their territory by the which the court had overruled the demurrer, and sus- troops of Spain; but from the emptiness of the treasury, tained one of the indictments, (the 750 dollar case,) which and the consequent restrictions imposed on the mercan point had been re-argued by counsel on Saturday last. tile and other interests to maintain the government, we The review of the case had not changed the opinion be- look for aught out a determined resistance, as it is evident, fore delivered, but had confirmed the court in the unani-the evils suffered by the people cannot be greatly aggramous decision that the demurrer be overruled. Judge vated by a change o masters; if the means of Spain shall Thruston, concurring with his brethren in their opinion, be competent to a really formidable attack. A powerful delivered at length his individual reasons for that concur-party may be created in favor of the mother country, not rence.] The demurrer being overruled, the counsel for the prosecution prayed the court for judgment against the defendant-his counsel having, by the demurrer, admitted the facts alleged in the indictment. This motion was opposed by the counsel for the prisoner, and the privilege of a trial demanded. Much discussion followed, and authorities were read, on the questions whether, as was contended on one side, the court was not, after having, on solemn argument and formal decision, overruled a demurrer in a criminal action, bound to give judgment; or whether, as was maintained on the other side, the court had not the discretion, in criminal as in civil actions, to permit the defendant to withdraw the demurrer and go Lo trial. This being a question not before decided by this court, and coming before it unexpectedly, it required time to consider it and look into the authorities. The question will probably be decided to-day, and judgment given on the indictment, or the parties forthwith proceed to trial on the indictment. The "Intelligencer" and "Journal" of the 15th, confain the opinion of the court, with the dissent of judge Thruston, on the prayer of the counsel of the U. S. for judgment on the accused, the demurrer being over-ruled. The prayer was not granted, and a trial on the facts will take place. A jury was drawn by ballot on Wednesday-two of whom were challenged by the counsel for the accused; one of whom, Mr. George Cover, said that he had been operated on by the newspaper and other statements, and was rejected; the other averred that he had not expres. sed or made up any opinion on the subject, and was retained. The trial then proceeded in the usual way, and Messrs. Paulding, Fowler, Southard, (late secretary of the navy) and Cottringer were examined, &c. Every inch of ground seems contested by the opposing counsel. The court was crowded with auditors. THE LATE ANNIVERSARY. The general and very heavy rain on the 4th inst. much interfered with the arrangements that had been made for celebrating "independence-day," and judging, by what we see in the newspapers, is probable that fewer parties were assembled on the last than on any other like occasion. We think it likely that the rain fell beavily on more than 150,000 square miles of the most populous parts of the United States on the 4th inst. and perhaps, extended much fur ther. from love of its diminion but in the hope that it may pro- A proclamation purporting to be from the captain tants of New Spain, or Mexico proper, is published; general of the island of Cuba, addressed to the inhabi but doubts are expressed of its authenticity. It points out in a forcible manner the anarchy which has resulted from the revolution, and invites the people to submission to the troops of the king, who are sent to strangle the hydra monster," and restore the blessings which they have heretofore enjoyed; promising oblivion of the past to all such as submit, and states that the troops from dire necessity alone will be employed against those who persist in a direliction of their duties. To replenish the treasury a decree has been passed, exacting, for one year, a contribution of five per cent, on all incomes of upwards of ten thousand dollars The officers of government are to make this contribution, in common with private citizens. Commercial houses in the federal district, are to be excepted from this contribution, but are to pay for their patents or licences, the following sums. Those having a capital of 100,000 pay 1000; do. 50,000, 500; do. 25,000, 250; do. 12,500, 125; do. 6,000, 60; do. 3,000, 50. By another decree an additional tax of five per cent. is imposed on the rents of all estates, the owners of which have been ten years absent from the country. By another decree the government's monopoly of tobacco is abolished. BUENOS AIRES. The United States' sloop of war Boston, captain B. V. Hoffman, arrived at New York on Sunday iast; officers and crew all well. The Boston has been absent from the United States three years and three months, during which time she has only lost three of her original crew, who died of consumption. She left Buenos Ayres on the 15th of May, and had the remarkably short passage of 39 days from Montevideo; including four days detention at Pernambuco. By the Boston we have intelligence from Buenos Ayres to the 30th of May, at which time the city was in possession of the "army of the provinces," except the grand Plaza de Victoria and the citadel, and it was expected that they *Which opinion and dissent we have inserted in sub- would soon surrender. Lavalle was in the city, and sequent pages. using every exertion to maintain the ascendency, but successor. there was scarcely a hope of his succeeding. Those nal, from the Juniata to the outlet of the Union canal, parts of the city which remained to him were closely in-will, no doubt, be in full operation. [Lan. Intel. vested by the troops under generals Lopez and Rosa, and there is every probability that, before this, the death of RURAL SPORTS. From the Troy Sentinel.-On that Dorrego has been avenged. Brown has resigned his Red river, the mightiest of many that bear the name, which office of governor, and gen Rodriguez appointed his has its head in the Rocky Mountains and its mouth in the Mississippi, and which goes trenching the earth more than In consequence of alleged insults to the French flag and 1000 miles before yielding up its tribute to that great nation, the consul gen. M. Mandeville, demanded his pass-river, which drains a wider region than any other on the ports, which were granted, and he left Buenos Ayres, with globe. On that Red river, about 120 miles before its emhis family and effects, on the 6th May, in the French ship bouchure, and about 80 miles below the old town of Galatea, for Montevideo, where he arrived on the 8th. The Natchitoches, (called Nakitosh for shortness) in the parish French admiral on that station had also taken possession of Rapides and state of Louisania, stands the late founded of the Buenos Ayrean squadron, consisting of four brigs and flourishing village of Alexandria, the rival of Natchez and several gun boats. The vessels were attacked by in cat-fish and alligators, and in the boys to catch them, the boats of the French squadron, and, after being re- as will more fully appear from the following paragraphs. pulsed five times, they succeeded in capturing them, and The first is from the Alexandria Gazette, which thus burned one of the brigs. Previous to the embarkation of Mr. M. he addressed a note to Mr. Forbes, the American charge d'affaires, of which the following is a copy: says: "A correspondent of the Natchez Galaxy tells a story of a cat-fish towed in by one of their fishermen, 5 feet and some inches in length. Pshaw! a mere minnow; he Permit me, sir, to place those of my fellow country-ought to come up Red river, and see our little Rapiders, men who cannot quit the country, under the protection scarce three feet high, fishing for alligators with a hook of the flag of the U. S. and under yours. The ancient and line." and uninterrupted friendship which unites the two nations, and the nobleness of your character, are certain guarantees of the interest with which you will watch over them: receive, therefore, in advance, the expression of my gratitude. The natural productions of a country, do always cantribute to give direction to its amusements and tastes, and these in turn impart something to the character of the people; and in regard to nothing are the youths of a country more sensitive than they are in relation to their customary recreations and excellence therein! Stung to the quick by the vaunting tone of the Alexandrian, the champion of Natchez replies to him as follows: Mr. Forbes, in reply, said he "could not, under any circumstances, refuse the sincere, tho' feeble offices of his friendship to the subjects of his majesty the king of France, in any way in which those services might be use- "A hook and line for alligators!! That's a good one. ful or necessary. "He however stated, that it would be Why-our half-horse, half-alligator boys here, jump "entirely impossible that he should attend to the French upon their backs, gouge them, and then ride them ashore interests in any detail," but only in "cases of urgency and with rattlesnakes for whips. A hook and line, indeed!” importance." Still, the eireumstance appears to have This trolling for alligators with a hook and line, reexcited considerable sensation in Buenos Ayres, and cer-minds us of the exploits of the "Giant Angler" of old; tain strictures having been published on the subject in El and as the account thereof is much in the same vein as the Tiempo, Mr. Forbes was induced to publish a vindica-preceding paragraphs, we give it:tion of his conduct. At Montevideo all was apparently tranquil when the Boston sailed, but it was said that there was some jarring among the leaders. They were busily engaged in reguTating the government, and framing a constitution for that province. PASSENGERS. More than 150 arrived at New York on Wednesday, in the ship Sully from Havre. The press fo emigrants from Ireland has been checked, but those from England and Scotland are as numerous as usual, and will probably increase. WILLIAM COLEMAN, esq. the veteran editor of the New York Evening Post, died on Monday last, in the 63d year of his age. He was a native of Massachusetts, and educated for the bar, at which he practised for a considerable time; but becoming warmly engaged in political discussions, the "federalists" of New York select ed him to superintend the publication of a new paper, and the Evening Post was issued in November, 1801. Mr. C. soon acquired the appellation of "field marshal," because of his leadings in political matters-and no one was ever more true to his party from that time to the day of his decease, than Mr. Coleman-unless, indeed, in going beyond what that party wished, on several occasions, He was a bold and skilful editor-capable of great exertion, devoted to the cause he espoused, and careless of personal profit. PENNSYLVANIA SALT WORKS. The managers of the Kiskiminetas salt works intend employing two hundred regular road wagons, to be constantly engaged in transporting salt and returning with merchandise, between the works and the western division of the Pennsylvania canal, that is now completed. The source of revenue derived from these works alone, will be of vast importance to the commonwealth, to say nothing of the numerous iron works, &c. &c. that are located through the western section of the state. This trade, we are informed by one of the principal managers of the works, will go into operation as soon as a sufficient number of teams can be obtained, by which time the eastern division of the ca "His angling rod, a sturdy oak; "His line a cable that in storms ne'er broke; COPPER, LEAD AND TIN. It is estimated that 12,656 tons of copper, 47,000 tons of lead, and 5,316 tons of tim, are annually raised from the mines of Great Britain. COTTON. It is stated that, in consequence of late frosts and an exceedingly wet season, the Georgia crop of long staple cotton will not be more than half its usual quantity; but the upland promises fair. ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL, PITTSBURGH. The corner stone of this edifice, which is to be erected on Grant's Hill, was laid on the 24th June. It is to be in the pu rest style of perpendicular, florid, Gothic architecture. The body of the building will be two stories high, 157 feet long, 62 feet wide, and 72 feet high, to the top of the embattled parapet-having twenty-six buttresses sur rounding it sixty feet high, each mounted with pediment pinnacles, having crocketed spires. The front, or beltry tower, is to be three stories high, and twenty-four feet square, and 106 feet to the top of the embattled parapet, supported by four buttresses, with flying terminals, each surrounded with crocketed spired pinnacles. There is to be a presbytery at the rear, 33 feet long, which will be ornamented with an empannelled parapet, buttresses, spires, &c. The spire over the belfry tower is to rise [Phil. paper. sixty feet above the parapet. RAIL ROAD CAR. The rail road car lately sent from Baltimore to Charleston, has had several experiments tried with it since its arrival there. It was built on the new plan of Mr. Winans. The following testimony in its favor is from an eye witness, and taken from the Charleston Courier. I was present, and saw it loaded with 276 rail road iron plates, weighing 36 pounds each, making 9936 pounds. This load was propelled by two hands on a level with ease, and six hands propelled it up an ascent of 135 feet to the mile-one hand could move it on the level part of the road, by a considerable effort. gold and three parts silver, 18,030; and of melted pure gold, 20,960. This rail-way is made by laying down on the common surface (without regard to level or line) 3 by 4 refuse MRS. ROYAL. This female having obtained consider Scantling, 5 feet apart, and the rail of 4 by 4 scantling, able notoriety in the United States, as a travelling meralso of inferior timber, let into the sleepers about an inch chantess, for the sale of her own-"home-made books"— and a half, and wedged on the outer side-the rail-road some may be interested in learning that she was presentplates laid on these rails, and slightly nailed down, sayed to the court of the U. S. sitting at Washington, as a one or two small nails in each plate. "common scold," &c. and that, the National IntelligenThe carriage, when passing over the level part of the cer of the 14th inst. says--"Another case came up yesroad, and the wheels half way between the sleepers, de-terday before the circuit court, which, by the unusual pressed the rail about half an inch, which was necessarily overcome in 30 inches, equal to about 90 feet in a mile. I have no hesitation in saying, that on a well constructed rail-road, one hand would move five tons on this car, and consequently, one horse would draw six times this weight, say thirty tons, if distributed into six cars of the same kind, crowd that thronged the hall, appeared to excite much interest. Mrs. Ann Royal, against whom a bench war rant was issued last week, appeared to answer an indictment found against her during the term, by the grand jury, for certain alleged improprieties of conduct, denominated in legal phrase "common scold," "common Islanderer," "brawler," "common nuisance," &c. The defendant's counsel entered a demurrer to two out of the COMMERCE OF PHILADELPHIA. From the Price Cur-three counts of the indictment, which the counsel for vent. Our coasting business has greatly increased, and by the following statement it appears that our foreign trade is not in a sinking condition. During the last seven years, we have had the following arrivals: Coastwise. Years. Foreign. Total. 1822 494 COMMODORE PORTER. Capt. Miner, of the Lavinia, (says a New Orleans paper of the 13th ult.) reports that an attempt had been made to assassinate com. Porter. He had been ordered to the city of Mexico, and on his way thither, in company with a gentleman from New York, and attended by two servants, when about forty leagues from Vera Cruz, he was attacked by a party of nine horsemen: two of whom had advanced to within a short distance of him, when he turned and discovered their intentions-he instantly wheeled and shot one of them, who turned out to be the leader, drew his sword and struck off the hand of the other who had engaged him, The rest, seeing their leader fall, fled. The chief of the band, it is said, is the very man from whom the commodore procured horses for his journey. "THE ELDER ADAMS," our first minister to England, on receiving an intimation from the king, at his first audience, "that he was reported not to be the most partial of his countrymen towards France," nobly replied, "sir, I confess I have no attachments but to my own country." THE NEW POPE. The New York Truth Teller furnishes the following information: the prosecution agreed to submit to the court without THE PRESIDENT'S VISIT TO FORTRESS MON- The president of the United States, accompanied by the secretaries of war and of the navy-the post-master general, the commander-in-chief of the army, commodores Rodgers and Warrington, generals Bernard and Gibson, majors Donaldson and Green, with lieut. Van Buren, with several ladies of the families of the presi dent and others, arrived at Old Point Comfort, (Fortress Monroe), on the 9th inst. in the steam boat Potomacwhen the party was received by col. House, commandant of the post, major Worth and com. Barron, under a salute of 24 guns, and were conducted to the quarters of the colonel, &c. with every testimony of attention and respect. The commttees from the corporate authorities of Norfolk, deputed to invite the general to visit the town and receive its hospitalities, waited upon him, as soon as he had landed, and handed him the following letter, to which he replied verbally, that it would afford him plea sure to comply with the kind and respectful invitation of the authorities of Norfolk. Norfolk, July 9, 1829. SIR: We have been deputed by the public authorities of the corporation of Norfolk, to wait on and solicit you to accept the civilities and hospitality of the corporation, during your present visit to Virginia, and instructed to Isay that suitable apartments are provided for the accommodation of yourself and suite. The authorities will be happy to receive you on your arrival, and extend to you those attentions to which you are so eminently entitled, from your patriotic services and the exalted station to which you have been called by the voice of a great people. We beg leave to add our earnest desire that you will not disappoint the wishes and expectations of the citizens of Norfolk, and offer you individually, the assurances of our undiminished confidence, in your zeal and devotion to the best interests of our common country. We have the honor to be, with sentiments of the consideration, your obedient servants, ROBERT B. STARK, GEORGE T. KENNON, GILES B. COOKE, RICH'D DRUMMOND, N. C. WHITEHEAD, WM. G. CAMP, "It would seem by accounts from Rome, that the new pope is daily becoming more popular He has manifested a disposition to exercise his high power on the most liberal and tolerant principles. He has annulled all privations and prohibitions, and has restored the He-highest brews, as well as Christians of every denomination, to the full enjoyment of all their former privileges. This Jiberality on the part of his holiness, was appreciated with due respect and veneration, and gave birth to feelings of the most lively joy among the inhabitants of Rome." NEW PYROMETER. A new air thermometer has been invented by M. Poeillet, of Paris, for the purpose of measuring degrees of heat in very high temperatures, an object hitherto of very difficult attainment. By means of this instrument it has been ascertained that the heat of melted silver is 16,770; of a molten mixture of one part Committee on the part of the court. Committee on the part of the C. council. To Andrew Jackson, president of the U. S. On the 10th, the president and his suite arrived at Norfolk. He visited the navy yard, dry dock and public ships at Portsmouth, being saluted as belonged to the rank which he holds in the nation. He also visited the Dismal Swamp canal, the Rip Raps, &c.-every where receiving the visits of his fellow citizens in the most friendly and polite manner. A very large number of the people, ladies and gentlemen, waited upon him and his party. On his arrival he was presented with the following note from the mayor: to the enlightened and patriotic head and members of the late administration. Though many causes may have contributed to this change, we attribute it, mainly to two1st. To that watchful jealousy of the people over their rulers, so common in republics, and so essential to their existence and secondly, to a misconceived opinion in the tween that section, and the balance of the union, upon the subject of protection to the manufacturing labor of our citizens. To gen. Andrew Jackson, president of the U. States. SIR: In obedience to the commands of our corpo-southern section, that there is a confliction of interest berate body, I beg leave to tender you their congratulations, and to greet your visit to this borough with a cordial welcome. Called by the voice of the people, to the first executive office of our country, the citizens of Nor- Peculiarly situated as to their laboring force, and folk embrace with ardour, the occasion presented by hence not prepared to participate extensively in the imthis temporary relaxation from your severe duties, to mediate profits of manufacturing industry, secure (to a assure you of their warmest regards. The trying scenes great extent) in a foreign market, for the few articles of through which you have passed, impart a deeper interest agricultural product by which they are enabled abundantto those signal virtues which have achieved for you an ly to supply themselves with all the manufactured artienduring fame in the grateful affections of all who ap-cles they need-that highly respectable and patriotic preciate that liberty at whose altar the fires of your portion of our country have little felt, and, therefore, young ambition were first lighted; and the recollection have not been able duly to appreciate the value, and the of your past services, cannot fail to inspire a just confi- necessity of the mechanic arts, to supply to the great dence, that your utmost energies will be devoted to majority of their countrymen (less favored in soil and meet all the arduous responsibilities of the high trust climate) numerous indispensable articles of manufacture. which has been assigned to you. We doubt not, that They have not perceived the correctness of the principle the powers committed to you by the constitution and of extending (by duties ou foreign fabrics) that same prolaws, are safe in your hands; and we earnestly trust, that tection and preference to the manufacturing industry of the salutary triumphs of a policy dictated by wisdom, American citizens which foreign governments extend to and justice, and firmness, may secure to your adminis- theirs. tration the approbation of our country, and render you Deluded by the fallacious idea of an adverse interest, an illustrious example in future times. Very respect-it was determined by the leaders of the southern secfully, sir, your obedient serv't. JOHN E. HOLT, tion to make a stand against this long established and Mayor of the borough of Norfolk. well-settled policy, of a decided majority of the people Reply of the president. of these states. Upon what other hypothesis can we ac"SIR-I am greatly obliged to your corporate autho-count for the unanimity of the opposition displayed in the rities and citizens of Norfolk for your gratifying atten-south against the late administration, avowedly favorable tions, and for the favorable sentiments which you have to the protecting policy? been pleased to express of me-1 assure you that I feel and appreciate them as I ought to do. I trust I am duly sensible of the responsibility which rests upon me in the arduous station to which I have been called under the constitution of our country; and without venturing to hope that I shall be able to realize all that you may expect from me, I can only say that I shall certainly en-your growing popularity; and hence the avidity with deavor to give you an honest administration." It was as one of the most ardent and efficient advocates of that policy, that you, individually, became peculiarly obnoxious to its opposers. To destroy, therefore, your political influence in the national councils, became as necessary to the opposers of that policy, as it was to certain political aspirants to arrest the progress of which those "combined" opponents seized upon the circumstance of your vote in the election of the late president, to impeach your political integrity. The apartments provided for the president, were those which had been occupied by Lafayette-During his stay the volunteer companies were on frequent duty to honor him. He dined with com. Barron, and on each day had a numerous company of the most respectable inhabitantscion, the concomitant of republican vigilance-but reto dine with him. He declined a public dinner tendered on behalf of the people of Portsmouth, because of the shortness of the period that he expected to remain in that section of the country. On Sunday he attended the church at Fortress Monroe-on Monday he reviewed the regiment stationed there, and at 11 o'clock embarked in the Potomac for Washington, where he arrived on Tuesday last, after a very pleasant excursion, and the display of much good feeling and harmony, on every occasion. This insidious attempt has so far succeeded, as in some degree, and for a time, to render you a victim of suspiflection and experience will not fail to evince that an enlightened and patriotic dtscharge of public duty, in the selection of talents, virtue and experience, for the highest of all political trusts, was not an act to merit censure or to deserve reproach. The firm and steady efforts of the late administration for the protection of the industry of the people, the advancement of the internal improvement of the country, and the great reduction of the public debt, when viewed without the prejudice of party excitement, must be approved. And, then, let those who, from sinister motives, in the absence of proof, have unjustly excited the suspicions of the people, expect to receive the sentence of their stern retributive justice. Thus impressed, we look with an assured hope to your speedy restoration to the favor and confidence of the people in every section of this union. It is as citizens of INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE. To Henry Clay, esq. Sir-A number of the citizens of Bardstown, and Nelson county, desirous of testifying their respect for your public character, and their unabated confidence in your patriotism and integrity, and also their desire of cultivat-the union we address you as an American statesman-as ing a personal acquaintance with you (which most of them have not enjoyed) have appointed the undersigned a committee to correspond with you on the subject of your paying them a visit, at some time most convenient to yourself, and partaking of a public dinner. one who has shown an equal wish to afford protection to the planter and sugar manufacturer of the south; the farmer of the western and middle section, as to the navigator and manufacturer of the north and east; as a friend to the union; as a supporter of the independence of your In executing the duty thus assigned us, we take occa-country, and of the industry of her citizens in every quarsion to say, that to the recent change, by which the peo-ter, that we tender to you this testimony of our high apple have confided to other hands the management of the probation and sincere regard. executive department of their government, and by which our beloved country has for a season been deprived of your useful labors, it becomes us to submit--yet, we cannot withhold the expression of our opinion, that the late administration has been excelled by none that preceded it, for the wisdom of its policy, or the disinterested application of the national resources to their legitimate objects. In casting a retrospective view to the circumstances which have led to this change, we see nothing derogatory Awaiting your answer as to the desired visit, we remain with great respect, your fellow-citizens, Bardstown, May 26, 1829. THO. SPEED, |