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THIRD SERIES.

No. 3 VOL. IV.]

BALTIMORE, MARCH 19, 1825. [VOL. XXVIII. WHOLE NO. 705

THE PAST THE PRESENT-FOR THE FUTURE.

EDITED AND PUBLISHED BY H. NILES, AT $5 per annum, paYABLE IN ADVANCE.

The excessive press of matter, indispensably | brought about by the transfer of any considerable necessary to be published and recorded in this work, number of persons from the class of consumers to that will, for two or three weeks more, forbid the allowance of producers, must be too manifest to require any exof much room for miscellaneous articles of any other planation. But, independent of the market which description: but, to attend to such things, is what we our manufacturers furnish for our farmers, there is regard a primary duty-and, when the stock of them another point of equal interest to our brethren of the shall fail, or be reduced to a moderate quantity, we south, the growers of cotton: It is believed that about shall indulge in liberal political speculations on past 150,000 bales are annually consumed in our estabevents, and offer some prospective views as to the ge- lishments. If this quantity were added to the amount neral state of our country and its government. At pre-exported, the reduction in its price abroad might be sent there is not much stir in the "political world" so great as to sink the general value in a sum nearly the stormy season has been succeeded by a calm; and equal to that of the article used at home! The effect time is, happily, allowed to examine the public pro- of excess and scarcity, on the prices of commodities, ceedings and papers, and form a deliberate judgment is well known-and the time is at hand when the coton persons and things. We are, or, at least, of all ton planters of the United States will be among the others ought to be, a thinking people; and it is espe- best and most decided friends of domestic manufaccially proper that, after some great excitement, (such tures. The farmers have long seen the necessity of as the late presidential election caused), we should them-and without them, at this time, the growers settle down quietly and reflect on all that has happen- of grain would be doing a bad business, indeed. ed. If we do this, there are few that will not find something to be proud of in the operation of the constitutional principles of our country, notwithstanding individual preferences may not have been gratified; and every one should remember that it is measures and not men, for which the citizens of this republic ought to contend-that the constitution was not formed for the benefit of those who might hold the offices created by it, but to promote the common good. We would not encourage indifference as to persons, because things depend on them; but, when the latter are rightly attended to or wrongfully brought about, it is selfduty to support or disapprove of them, no matter who the actors may be. There is, however, a disposition manifested by some to oppose without knowing, in truth, what they are opposed to, or even being able to conjecture on what point their opposition will fall. This is a disposition that ought to be repulsed. It is like that of the Athenian who voted for the banishment of Aristides, only because he was tired of hearing that good man called "the just."

At length, we have room to insert an account of the late exhibit of domestic manufactures in the great rotundo of the capitol at Washington.

Though the exhibition was hastily proposed, the notiee short, and the season of the year inconvenient for the transportation of articles, the quantity was very considerable; the quality exceeded the hopes of all who had not carefully observed the progress of domestic industry, as applied to manufactures of wool and cotton, iron and other metals, wood, &c. &c. and the prices of the goods were so reasonable as to astonish those unaccustomed to the use of American fabrics.

GENERAL JACKSON arrived in Baltimore on Friday last week, and in the evening attended a ball given in honor of him, at Barnum's. On Saturday morning, he presented, by request, a stand of colors to the Forsyth company of Riflemen, a valuable and numerous corps

from twelve to two o'clock he received all such as were pleased to wait upon him, with his accustomed courtesy-the press of the people to take him by the hand was great; and a collation was provided in an adjoining room, of which many hundreds partook. In the evening he visited the theatre, where he was received with distinguished marks of respect. On the following morning he departed for his residence in Tennessee, being escorted, for some distance out of the city, by a number of gentlemen on horseback. The general's lady is with him, but considerably indisposed, though she received many ladies in her apartments during her stay.

Gov. CLINTON. The merchants of Pearl street, New-York, have presented to gov. Clinton two very splendid vases, weighing about 400 ounces each, ornamented with tablets and figures in bas relief, exhibiting scenes on the grand canal and allegorical illustrations of the progress of the arts and sciences; with inscriptions in honor of him as a "public benefactor." We shall copy a description of those vases as soon as we conveniently can.

MR. CRAWFORD left Washington on Friday, last week, for his residence in Georgia.

GEN. LAFAYETTE is now on a tour through the southern states. We intend to give and preserve a It is certainly true that our country, at large, is in brief sketch of the attentions paid to him at various a much better state than it was a few years ago; and, places. It is sufficient for the present to observe, as our foreign trade has not become more profitable, that he is every where received with the same generthe improvement must be ascribed to the successful ons enthusiasm and earnest respect that distinguishoperations of domestic employment, at all times the ed our fellow-citizens of New York, and other places, safest and the best. Our flour, beef, pork, &c. on the when he first landed. The London "Globe" of the average, produce little more in foreign ports than 20th January, remarking on the grant of our governtheir prices at home; and, though the price is low, ment to gen. Lafayette, states, that "there is no pubample proof is afforded of the value and extent of lic act of the United States that can do more honor to the domestic market, because that it has not fallen the character of the American people, than this gratemuch lower. That this is owing to our manufactures, ful offering to a man who, nearly 50 years ago, rencan hardly be doubted by any one-as well as this dered them signal services."

great result, that persons wishing to labor can now,] The "Traveller" expresses similar sentiments. Invery generally, earn a comfortable subsistence. Of deed, we should suppose that the British people genelate, we had many idle hands-now, we have compa- rally must be well satisfied with our proceedings in ratively few; and the difference of circumstances, regard to our illustrious friend.

YOL. XXVIII.—3.

AMERICAN GLASS. There is now exhibiting at the which is not a little promoted by the agency which store of Messrs. George Grundy & Sons, No. 3, South the magistrates and council have in the deliberations Calvert-street, Baltimore, a novel, curious, and ele- of the agent, and in the administration of justice. The gant specimen of American industry and talent, from laws are very sparingly multiplied, but, when formThe glass making establishment of Messrs. Bakewell, ed, are exactly enforced. A small uniformed miliPage and Bakewell, of Pittsburg. It consists of cut-tary force is established for the preservation of police, glass tumblers, in the bottom of each of which, by &c. and the militia are periodically called out in the a very ingenious process, is imbedded an excellent number requisite for sentries. Since the organizalikeness of some distinguished American citizen, as tion of the guard, there has not been a single instance Adams, Jackson, Lafayette, &c. The likeness is of the public stores being pillaged, as had frequently formed of a composition having the appearance of happened before. Upon the whole, the reports presilver, and, although presented in bold relief, every sent a picture of an excellent provincial government part of it is enclosed in the solid glass, and is, conse- in successful operation. quently, indelible.

IRON. The commissioners of the navy are prepared to receive proposals for the supply of flat, square, and bolt iron, necessary for the construction of the ten sloops of war, lately authorized to be built. It is all to be of American product and manufacture. It appears that these vessels are to be finished with all convenient despatch.

Besides the public buildings and improvements, which are extensive, one store house, about a dozen frame houses, and nearly forty log buildings, have lately been built, or are building, all covered with shingles obtained in the settlement. Nearly every proprietor of lands, single women not excepted, has a dwelling well advanced, and several are nearly completed. Two houses of worship are building, the one by the Methodists, the other by the Baptists. There is a school for boys, another for girls, a third, an evening school, for adults.

The discovery of indigenous coffee on that coast, samples of which have been forwarded to the United States, is full of auspicious promise to the interest of the colony. Indigo bears full ten cuttings in the year, and its culture is extending.

THE AMERICAN PRESS. We lately made an attempt to relieve the character of the press from the sweeping denunciations of Mr. Forsyth, though not a little disposed to deprecate it ourselves, when we see paper after paper filled with servile copies from the London press of such loathsome stuff as that which related to Fauntleroy, the banker, and such as is The population of the colony is about 380; of whom now taking the rounds about Kean, the player, who, about three-fourths are grown persons. Three only it has lately been discovered, had debauched the have died within the last six months, and those from wife of his patron and friend. A volume of his dis-old age, &c. Two marriages had taken place within gusting letters is now publishing for the edification the last four weeks. of the American people, with a full account of the trial, &c.

THE NEW REPUBLICS. From the (Paris) Constitu tionel, Jan. 10. The destinies of Europe and America are fast unfolding themselves. England which is at the head of civilization, solemnly recognizes the independence of Colombia, Mexico and Buenos Ayres. Leaning on the trident of Neptune, she braves the Holy Alliance, and defies the tempest that may be raised against her, her security and her policy being in harmony with the interests of her subjects. One of the most active interpreters of the thoughts of the ministers has made some very bitter and threatening remarks on the conduct of Great Britian; another and more independent paper, announces that the representatives of the Holy Alliance met yesterday, and that a note was sent to the English government. We learn too, that the British ministry are preparing for all events, and have demanded of Portugal what is to be expected from her; should Great Britain be opposed to the Holy Alliance? All this shows that the resolution of the cabinet of St. James is taken and irrevocable, and that even the chances of a general rupture cannot turn it from the line of policy it has adopted. What will the French ministry do under these circumstances? Shall we remain idle spectators of the dispute, as at the partition of Poland? We cannot believe this, and yet every thing which is now passing tends to make us fear that it will be so.

THE AFRICAN COLONY. Despatches have lately been received, at the office of the American Colonization society in this city, and also at the navy dePortment, from the colony at Liberia, which are in highest degree satisfactory. The colony is under good government, and is rapidly improving, as may be judged from some of the facts hereafter stated. The utmost respect has been paid to the instructions of the society, and the system prepared for the governnent of the colony has been cheerfully acquiesced in eceiving a consentaneous support from the people,

These are a few of the particulars by the late arrival, which may be interesting to the friends of this undertaking, and to the public generally.-[Nat. Int.

MASSACHUSETTS BANKS. The capital stock of the
forty banks in Massachusetts amount to 14,300,000 00
Cash due to depositers
Bills in circulation amounting to

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6,207,509 06 5,756,564 09

$26,261,073 15

425,279 04

881,197 92

251,444 50

2,354,075 63

26,530,192 84

Deposites in the vaults one
of another

Leaving a surplus in their favor of $266,119 69 Amount of bills in circulation of denominations less than five dollars, $568,025. The average per centage of profits, (including dividends declared and the amount of reserved profits), have been 31 per cent. and the dividends declared have averaged a fraction short of 24 per cent. for the last six months.

MARYLAND. The following acts passed the legislature of this state at the late session.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Maryland. That every citizen of this state professing the Jewish religion, and who shall hereafter be appointed to any office or public trust under the state of Maryland, shall, in addition to the oaths required to be taken by the constitution and the laws of the state, or of the United States, make and subscribe a declaration of his belief in a future state of reward and punishment, in the stead of the declaration now required by the constitution and form of government of this state.

2. And be it enacted, That the several clauses and sections of the declaration of rights, constitution and

form of government, and every part of any law of this state, contray to the provisions of this act, so far as respects the sect of people aforesaid, shall be and the same is hereby declared to be repealed and annulled on the conformation hereof.

3. And be it enacted, That if this act shall be confirmed by the general assembly of Maryland, after the next election of delegates, in the first session after such new election, as the constitution and form of government directs, in such case this act, and the alterations of the said constitution and form of government, shall constitute and be valid as a part of the said constitution and form of government, to all intents and purposes, any thing therein contained to the contray notwithstanding.

"Be it enacted by the general assembly of Maryland, That from and after the passage of this act, it shall not be lawful to imprison any female for any debt contracted after the passage of this act: provided that nothing herein contained shall prevent the issuing of the writ ne exeat in any case where the same may be now lawfully issused,"-Passed 24th Feb. 1825.

VIRGINIA. The legislature has passed an act, during its present session, which requires the storekeeper of the penitentiary to deliver, for the use of the colonists, at Liberia, on the western coast of Africa, to an agent, who may be authorized by the board of managers of the Richmond and Manchester Colonization society, such implements of husbandry, clothIng and other necessary articles, manufactured at the penitentiary, as shall be specified by the said board, not exceeding in value the sum of five hundred dollars, to be estimated at the lowest cash price at which such articles are sold in the penitentiary store. This mode of affording aid was suggested by the managers, in their memorial to the general assembly.

The returns of the militia of this state OHIO. shew an aggregate of 99,865! Of infantry, there are 67,983 privates; of light infantry 2,340 do.; of riflemen 9,048 do.; of artillery 1,396 do.; of cavalry 2,346 do.; with all the proper general, field and staff, regimental and company officers.

ALABAMA. The charter of the Planter's and Merchants' bank, at Huntsville, in Mississippi, has been declared to be forfeited, by a proclamation of the governor, conformable to a provision in its charter, because it has refused to pay specie for its notes.

DUELLING. At the present, (or recent), session of the legislature of Missouri, a bill passed both houses "to prevent duelling," annexing to that offence the punishment of whipping. This bill the governor returned, with objections, at the same time expressing, in the following terms, his opinion regarding the practice itself:

"I am happy on this occasion to record my utter detestation and abhorrence of duelling. My duty to my neighbors, and to myself, would compel me, in my private as in my public capacity, to discountenance and put down, if possible, so barbarous and so impious a practice."

The bill, thus returned by the governor, was reconsidered and again passed in the senate by the requisite majority of two thirds of that body; but it failed to receive a like majority in the house of representatives, and it, therefore, has not become a law.

OF OUR PRESIDENTS. The Essex Register has the following paragraph, which surely contains a remarkable fact.

Of the five presidents of the United States, but one of them, John Adams, has had a son, and that son has been elected president in the life time of his father.

THE STEAM BOAT QUESTION IN NEW YORK. At 12 o'clock on Monday, the 28th Feb. (says the Commercial Advertiser), the court of errors, of New York, was opened, pursuant to adjournment, for the purpose of delivering its opinion upon an appeal by the North River steam boat company, from the decision of the chancellor, refusing an injunction to restrain the steam boat Olive Branch from navigating the Hudson River. Mr. Justice Woodworth read a long and elaborate opinion, in favor of reversing the decision of the chancellor, in which Mr. Justice Sutherland concurred. Chief justice Savage took the other side of the question, and delivered a long and able opinion, recognizing, to the full extent, the doctrines maintained by the chancellor, and by the supreme court of the United States, of the right of all vessels sailing under a coasting license of the United States, to navigate the waters of any and every state in the union. The question was then taken, and the decision of the chancellor,refusing the injunction, AFFIRMED by a vote of 22 to 9. Great anxiety was manifested to hear the opinions of the court in this case, and the lobby and gallery were crowded with spectators, and the senate chamber filled with gentlemen of the bar. The question is now finally at an end. The court of errors is composed of the senate and certain of the judges. The yeas and nays on agreeing with the opinion of the chancellor, were as follows:

For affirming-Chief Justice Savage, Messrs. Bowman, Brayton, Burrows, Burt, Clark, Cramer, Dudley, Earll, Ellsworth, Gardiner, Keyes, Lefferts, Lynde, Mallory, McCall, McIntyre, Morgan, Redfield, Ward, Wooster, Wright-22.

For reversing-Judge Woodworth, judge Sutherland, Messrs. Crary, Haight, Lake, McMichael, Nelson, Thorn, Wilkeson-9.

UPPER CANADA. This province is rapidly increasing in wealth and importance. There are about 180,000 inhabitants; and the following are the returns of the census:

"Upper Canada, (little more than thirty years ago an entire wilderness), from the best evidence that can be obtained, has now nearly

1,000,000 of acres of land under cultivation.
8,067 dwelling houses of a superior description
to the common log houses of the country,
(which, not being rateable, are not enume-
rated.)

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396 merchants' shops, (exclusive of store houses.)
304 grist mills.

30,774 horses fit for service.
27,614 working oxen.
67,644 milch cows.

34,975 young horned cattle, from two to four
years old.

469 carriages for pleasure.

The total valuation of assessed property in the province, on which the rate of one penny on the pound is collected for the public service, or rather for the service of the several districts, is L.1,969,074 13s. ld.

CUBA. A Spanish fleet, consisting of two frigates and a sloop of war, with several transports, having on board from 2,000 to 2,500 troops, arrived at Hayana from Spain, about the 18th ult. This reinforcement, it is hoped, will so strengthen the governor that he may feel himself enabled to act against the piratical inhabitants of the island.

MEXICO. The castle at Vera Cruz is yet possessed by the royalists. The American schooner Scott, which lately anchored near it, was fired upon from the forts of the city and destroyed. The late master of the Scott complains severely of the transaction.

It appears that the vessel belonged to New Orleans | been devoted to its best interests, beg, through us, and was bound for the city of Vera Cruz.

The congress of this republic assembled under the new constitution in January last. It consists of two branches-a senate and a house of representatives. The business of the nation was attended to with regularity and harmony.

THE BALTIC TRADE. According to a statement pubJished at Copenhagen, 10,500 vessels passed the Sound during the year 1824, viz: 51 French, 167 American, 35 Bremen, 756 Danish, 3,342 English, 29 Hamburg, 358 Hanoverian, 115 Lubeck, 556 Mecklenburgh, 400 Dutch, 711 Norwegian, 30 Oldenburgh, 2,080 Prussian, 6 Portuguese, 371 Russian, and 1304 Swedish.

MR. KREMER passed through Baltimore, last week, on his way home; and, on Saturday, addressed the following to the editor of the "Morning Chronicle" for publication

Baltimore, March 12th, 1825.

their committee, to ask your kind acceptance of a
a piece of cloth, of domestic manufacture, for a suit
of clothes; and to offer to you their sincerest wishes
for your future happiness.
REDWOOD FISHER,
W. R. DICKINSON,
WVM. TILESTON,
JAMES SHEPHERD,
JAMES SYKES,

JAMES WOLCOTT, jun

To the honorable James Monroe,

president of the United States.

Washington, March 1st, 1825.

the most difficult conjunctures of my country, com-
mand my most grateful acknowledgments.
For yourselves, personally, accept the assurance
of my high respect and esteem.

JAMES MONROE.
To Messrs. Redwood Fisher, W. R. Dickinson,
William Tileston, James Shepherd, James
Sykes, James Wolcott, jun.

I accept, with pleasure, the piece of cloth which you have been so kind as to present to me, on the part of the manufacturers lately convened in this city. I consider it a strong evidence of the rapid advance which has been made, and great perfection which has been attained, in this important branch of national industry. The generous sentiments which Mr. FRANCIS JOHNSONyou have been so kind as to express in favor of my Si: I have just read your letter to the public, pub-conduct through a long course of public service, and in lished in the National Journal of the 10th. It is not my intention at this time, to analyze your long epistle; but briefly to state a few observations it naturally suggested to my mind-first, as to the time of its appearance; ten days after my letter was published, and seven days after the adjournment of congressand after the members had nearly all left Washington as well as myself. This circumstance recals to my mind the old adage of the mountain being in labor, and at length, bringing forth a mouse! For truly, your letter reminds me of a place on the Delaware, called "Point no point," which, at a distance, has all appearance of a point, but when you approach, there is no point at all. It also appears clear, that it is your intention to direct the public attention from your favorite, H. Clay, and myself, by engaging me in a controversy before the public with yourself. This I shall decline; not from any personal considerations, but from a sense of public duty. My contest is with H Clay-Why does he not come forth and defend himself? He knows he cannot; and, therefore, prefers transfering the contest to you, his humble in

strument.

I again repeat, that whatever I have said, either as regards yourself, or H. Clay, it is in my power to prove, by certificates of the most respectable members of congress; whereas, your letter rests on statements of your own, uncorroborated by any individual -that's enough for me.

You say, I did not write my letter; now, sir, pray what has that to do with the main question? Is it of any importance who wrote it? The public are only interested in knowing that the charges, therein contained, are true.

GEN. JACKSON. The following correspondence took place on the presentation of a piece of cloth to the general:

Washington, March 2, 1825.

DEAR SIR: Messrs, Peter H. and Abraham H. Schenck, proprietors in the Glenham manufacturing establishment in Ducthess county, state of New York, have forwarded to my care, to be presented to you with a kind expression of their good wishes, a suit of clothes from a superior and highly finished cloth, manufactured at their establishment. Holding sir, in high estimation your character and public services, and feeling towards you great personal regard, they have desired me to be the organ of presenting this evidence of the improvement of the manufactures of our country, and of the sincere regard which they entertain for you.

It affords me, sir, much satisfaction to have the honor of presenting to you, in the name of the enterprising and highly respectable manufacturers, this specimen of their skill, and humble token of their esteem, and to unite with them in tendering to you my sincere wishes for your future health and prosperity. I am, sir, with profound respect, your most obedient and humble servant, HECTOR CRAIG.

The hon. Andrew Jackson.

The ingenuity of man has not yet been able to invent any light which conveys all the property of dayWashington, March 2, 1825. light; nor has the art of man, yet been able to make SIR: I cannot accept the very flattering present of falsehood appear like truth. My letter carries with Messrs. P. H. & A. H. Schenck, presented through it, like a mathematical demonstration, all the marks you, without soliciting that you will tender to them of truth; and I believe, without any additional evi- my very grateful acknowledgments for their politedence, will stand the test of time, scrutiny and talent.ness, and for the kind feelings which, in their behalf, In your communication, there is scarcely any thing, that I am willing to admit as true.

One thing at parting-let me assure you, that I can prove, by more than twenty, your avowed preference for Jackson-Clay being out of view.

GEO. KREMER.

PRESENT OF CLOTH TO THE LATE PRESIDENT MONROE.

Washington, February 26, 1825. Sin: The manufacturers now assembled in this city, being desirous to evince their feelings of regard to you, as one of the founders of the independence of our country, who has, through a long and useful life,

you are pleased to express.

To me it is a matter of proud pleasure to witness the march of our country to the perfection of those arts without which she can never attain complete independence. During the last war, the melancholy spectacle was afforded of our utter inability, by virtue of our own resources, to clothe either our soldiers or our ships: our dependence was upon our enemies for a supply of articles essential to the maintenance of our rights and our liberty. I trust those times will never again recur; and looking to the active zeal with which, under the guidance of patriotic citizens, our domestic enterprise is pro

gressing, I am sure that, in any future conflicts, the department of war, and charged with its several means of waging successfully our defence, will be branches, and you, as its head, will be dissolved. Alfound to exist amongst ourselves. There is nothing I though you have been elevated, by the voice of the more cordially desire; nothing that this country, next people, to the second office in their gift, the underto the perpetuation of her liberties, should more sin- signed cannot but regret the separation. Derely wish for. Our resources fairly brought into From the situations which they have the honor to operation, with the brave yeomanry our country eve-fill, the undersigned have had full and frequent opry where affords, we need not fear for the perpetua-portunities of witnessing the extraordinary zeal with tion of our liberties and independence. which you have been constantly animated for the Permit me, if you please, to reciprocate the friend-promotion of the public welfare. The undersigned ly wishes you have expressed for my future health and happiness.

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With great respect and regard, I am, sir, your most obedient servant, ANDREW JACKSON.

The hon. Hector Craig.

Washington, March 5th, 1825.

deem it unnecessary to enumerate your measuresthey are before the nation, and are your best eulogy. The public are now reaping, and will, it is hoped, long continue to reap, the beneficial effects resulting from them. The degree of perfection to which you have carried the several branches of this department, is believed to be without parallel. You have realizMr. Editor: Being preclued, by extreme indisposi-ed every thing in its organization that could be action, from appearing at the late ceremony of the in-complished, under existing arrangements, for the seauguration of the president of the United States, and curity and honor of the government, and the convethus displaying, personally, as well as officially, my nience and satisfaction of the public. respect, not only for him, but for the great republic over which he is to preside, I have deemed it proper to transmit to you, for publication, a translation of a note to Mr. Adams, developing my sentiments towards him and his country.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant, A. J. CANAZ. The editor of the National Journal. Most excellent sir: Since the infirm state of my health has prevented me from having the singular honor of being present at the inauguration of your excellency to the presidential chair of this republic, it is, at least, permitted me, now, to express the sincere and respectful sentiments with which, in the name of the republic of Central America, I felicitate your excellency, and, at the same time, congratulate myself on your elevation.

Your excellency has had the happiness to mark the course of your political career by the observance of a wise conduct, and by a most exact execution of the various employments you have filled, and it is thus that you have merited the most glorious and satisfactory reward that a mortal could desire; thus it is that a people, free, enlightened, powerful and sovereign, have summoned you to preside over their future destinies.

Therefore, most excellent sir, if the people of the union have solid grounds for hoping that the present administration, guided by your experienced hand, will continue the rapid progress with which the nation has advanced to the most brilliant prosperity, the other republics of America, have not less powerful reasons for anticipating that amicable relations will unite them, every day, more firmly with the United States; that the generous interest manifested thus far, by this republic, towards those new establishments in the south, formed by its example, will gradually increase; and that its policy will be so directed towards them all, that the American continent will present to the universe the spectacle, hitherto unseen, of nations, forming several governments, indissolubly united, at the same time, by the ties of justice, of peace and of friendship, most intimate and sincere. May Heaven confirm these pleasing hopes, and, for that purpose, prolong the life of your excellency many years. With the most profound respect and consideration, your very obedient servant, ANTONIO JOSE CANAZ. To his excellency John Quincy Adams,

This brief testimonial to your public services, as from considerations of duty to themselves-but they secretary of war, the undersigned are led to offer, would not be just to their feelings were they to omit to add the assurance of their profound respect for your personal character and private virtues. From these have proceeded the harmonious interchanges which have made the burden of the details, with which the undersigned are charged, comparatively light.

Impressed with such sentiments for your public and private excellencies, the undersigned respectfully tender to you, on the eve of your separation from them, their best wishes for your prosperity and happiness: you will carry with you their prayers, that you may long live to adorn the nation, whose honor has been the theme of your eloquence, and to whose prosperity you have so largely contributed. JACOB BROWN,

ALEX. MACOMB, Maj. gen. and C. Eng. J. ROBERDEAU, Lt. col. top. eng. THOS. S. JESUr, Bg. gen. and Q. M. G. GEO. GIBSON, Col. and com. gen. sub. N. Towson, Paymaster general, CH. J. NOURSE, Act. adj. general, JOSEPH LOVELL, Surgeon general, GEO. BOMFORD, Lt. col. on ord. duty, C. VANDEVENTER, Chief clerk, THOS. L. MCKENNEY, Offi. Ind. affairs, J. L. EDWARDS, Pension office, WM. L. STEUART, Bounty land office. Washington, March 3, 1825. GENTLEMEN: I ought not to disguise that your communication of the 28th ultimo, making known, in the kindest terms, your approbation of my official conduct in the administration of the war department, has deeply affected me. About to retire from an important station, which I have filled for more than seven years, I am consoled with the reflection, that those who, from their station, are most capable of forming a correct judgment, have borne such ample testimony to the zeal and fidelity with which its duties have been discharged.

Believing that the utility of a military establishment depended much more on organization and science, than on numbers, my efforts have been directed to give to ours the best possible organization, and the highest degree of science; to which, I have endeavored to add the most exact accountability and rigid responsibility in the disbursements, as being indispensable to the morality and efficiency of the army. In these efforts I have ever met with a zealous and enlightened co-operation on your part; and if they have, in any degree, been crowned with success, to SIR-In a few days, the connection which now ex-your lot, a large portion of the public approbation ists between the undersigned officers, attached to the lought to fall,

president of the United States.

TESTIMONIAL OF RESPECT.

Department of war, Feb. 28, 1825.

To the hon. the secretary of war:

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