derived from the customs had, in several of the ports, increased nearly three-fold. In the midst of these promising circumstances, a formidable conspiracy was discovered in the month of October. At the head of this conspiracy was Colocotroni. Fifteen other individuals, among whom, it is said, was one of the three deputies who went to Munich to invite Otho to Greece, were implicated. The plot was fortunately discovered. The conspirators were arrested, and secured in the citadel of Napoli di Romania, where, from their own depositions, Colocotroni and Violiopolis were convicted of high treason. Other turbulent Capitani and intriguing primates in the Morea were suspected; but throughout the country the people remained perfectly quiet, making no attempt to release or assist their chiefs. The young king, almost immediately after, set out on a tour through his dominions, to give his subjects a proof of his confidence in them. About the same time, the regency decreed the opening of roads in several parts of the kingdom, which has been for many centuries lamentably deficient in such means of communication. DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. MAINE. BANKS-An abstract of the returns made in June, 1833, by twentythree of the incorporated banks in this state, has been published. The other seven, being new banks, made no returns. Cash deposited-on interest, and not on interest, Total amount due from the banks, Specie in banking houses, Real estate, $2,440,000 00 ⚫ 1,158,350 00 60,869 21 117,588 47 550,895 39 4,327,703 07 137,036 19 74,382 86 In Senate, Shepley 14, Greenleaf 10. Feb. 17. The snow at Hallowel, was stated to be seven feet deep. COMMON SCHOOLS.-The number of scholars attending these schools in Maine, is estimated at 140,000. The schools kept by the male teachers are open about eight weeks in the year, those kept by the female teachers about ten weeks. TAXATION.-By a return made to the secretary of state, the follow Bills of other banks in the state, 71,056 96 ing results, were exhibited for 1833. 66 out of the state, 34,699 00 Balances due from other banks, 278,361 99 All debts due except balances from other banks, Total amount of resources of the banks, Salaries paid to clergy, Town charge for paupers, Taxes paid for education, Town taxes, 3,732,583 68 County taxes, 4,328,120 68 State tax, including militia, Roads and bridges, Amounts of last dividends of ELECTIONS.-For Governor. Scattering about 31,148 27,356 1000 Jan. 1833. Ether Shepley was elected Senator. 1833. The legislature of this state assembled at Augusta, January 2. The message of the governor was communicated to the legis lature on the 4th. Governor Smith speaks with much severity of the doctrine of nullification, and with high approbation of the proclama. tion of the president. The amount received for the sale of the public lands during 1832, was |