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Avc‘.4ki> anti Vainly attempted to luru the whole •ulject, though ol the moat serious character, into lidicule. II«f seems disposed to make merry, though death and destruction may lie before him. Well, as ho seem* to think that he ha* a full share of genuine wit. Lean satire, and biting sarcasm, he ought not to be disappointed, and therefore let us timsh what he seeui* to have begun. But then, we are left to tind out, as well as we can, what he did meau; for, although he seeins quite smart, he has not exactly giveu u* his object, in dipping his pen in the ink. It must be pre sumed, howr ver.that he intended torat.se a faugh, at the expense of “George Clinton,” and thus di vert public attention from the banks to the faugh Now, I am somewhat of a laughing man invself, and l have been often placed in a situation, such as “one ol yoursubscribers” now U, to wit: rather die, than not *ce a hearty laugh, nfter 1 httve used all my wtt to provoke it. My opinion* of the rare ** talents which “oue of your subscribers” has •hewn by the admirable specimen of wit, hu rt) our, irony, aud sarcasm, which he has given, in the piece here alluded to, are so favorable to him, that I will aid him as far as I can, in his laughable or laughing object, and in this state of feeling towards him, nothing shall escape my peu or my lips calculated to defeat him in his laudable desire to see all the world tickled at hi* satire, and therefore I will begin Use laugh. Ha, Ila, Ha, poor George Clinton is demolished by the power ful pen of “one of your subscriber*;” and that too. V a single dash almost. Ha, Ha, Ha Ha; how smart some meu are. Poor George Clinton, has fallen a victim to the matchless wit and keen, 4 cutting satire, of the first bank man who lias raised his pen in defence of these institutions. Ha, Ha, Ha. Ha, Ha; poor George ought to have look ed, before be leaped; he might have known thaf dll grades and degree* of talent* were'at the com man a oi me«e same mmgs called banks ]\ow, I venture to pronounce that, argument might have boon employed for years, aud 'George Clintou could s ill have stood upon his feet; but no sooner did one of tlieso jolly writers come out, than he was prostrated, aye prostrated, I fear, forever. And then, this keen satyrist, secuis to be so genuine a patriot; tor hussy#, that he hopes "G. C. will goon un'il lie eradicates every bank in the United States.” * Indeed? Then, why uot aid G. O. In the good cause? Surely the writer of the piece, here referred to, must be tired of “sptcudid misery,” as John Randolph would say—But real ly, I am ready to burst with laughter again, for I canuot look upon the rich, 'feasting humour ol “one of your subscriber*” without being tickled to the soul. Itot him speak for himself. He says, that G. C. has made the wouderful discovery that n man can live on a barren rock longer, on a bnshel of inoal, than on a bushel of Dollars Can uny thing surpass this cut in rich sparkling wit? Toothing I am sure; and though the fact stated by G. C. will be, in general, believed, ye , I can rea dily excuse the writer in question for doubting it, ^ since perhaps, he has been living upon hard dol lars Jor the last twenty- fine years. Ami line rich food I dare say be considers it; for it is cer tain that an epicure may hud dollars sus ceptible of being dressed into a greater vaiiety of dishes than any other single dish. Meal cau only to be dressed into bread, whereas the richest soups,boils &. fries, may be extracted from dollars. I do not then .wonder that our distinguished writer should prefer the dollars, particularly as he has been so long used to thorn; for use, they say, is sceond nature. There is oue discovery which I advise our distinguised author to make it practica ble, and that is, how Bank Offieers can live, with out their salaries: this will be a dissorery worth snaking; and he who brings it first to light, shall tiot only wear a “civic crown,” but he shall.bo made President of some new bank to be established, un 1 c-s» he is already provided for, in some such way. Having now gratified, I hope, the vanity which your correspondent seems io indulge towards him ' «'K, I propose to say a few words, (as brother ' Willy would say,) rn a teue of serissitg. Hm“ oue of your subscribers” offered a single syllable of argument in reply to G. C ? and does not a subject »o important require argument, if it be answered at all? I think it doe«, and I take it to tm a fair conclusion, drawn from the premises, that “ one of your subscriber#,” has no argument to spare, upon the occasion. There is a. singular feature in Ihe piece too, which never fails to indi cate a weak cause, and that feature is, the pers.rn «Hty and private feeling so plainly manifested by A- the writer—Why icsort to such -a course? Is there any thing in the language of G. C. which invites OF justifies the revengeful and spiteful spirit which is betrayed by the writer ol “ one of your subscri bers?” Solar from it, the writer ef George Clin ton more than once avows his friendship for im>*t of those who are engaged in managing the banks; and plainly delaros his respect for all. Tire inode nnd manner, therefore, which have boen resorted fo, to avoid the effects of the numbers, signed G. Clinton, are neither justified by the common cour tesies ol society.nor by any thing to bn found in the pieces themselves, seem to me to be a tacit ad mission that no good argument can be offered, suc cessfully, in reply to the general principles relied tiponby the writer of G Clinton.—One more re mark, and I have done. “ One of your subscri bers” has made, what I call, a deep cut at you, (or daring to publish any thing winch may do in jury to the bank*; and this c.it will be found at the conclusion of his article. His language mu*t be Understood as a menace, & warns yoaof^yonr dar. gcr.tThis goes to shew the tone & temper of banks, and proclaims their misehirf in every country where Jiberty dwells. Freedom of speech and freedom of action will be punished by these insti tutions, whenever, in lira exercise of such free dom, they may suppose themselves in danger. M'hat oSice the writer in question is best quali fied to fill, belongs not to me to determine; but whenever the metropolis shall cause to ho organ ized a club of genuine wits, he will, no doubt, aspive to the Presidency. The truth is, that “one of your subscribers,” instead of concealing his true leeling, ha* prinly disclosed it, and dial too, , by his efforts to conceal. His great object is, to prevent any inquiry into the State and condition of the bank-*; which ha ought rather to invite, if all was well. Another of your Subscribers. *Qutre—Might not the wrirer lose $3000 per annum, under such circumstances? t IVe certainly did not take the remark in this light at all We regarded it rather as a hit at G. C., than ourselves.—But. at all events we pray bur Subscribers, he it “ One” or “ Another,” to be content with the honee-room we give them, and let the LnnJIord alone. [Editors. COMMU. Y1CA TE D. RETROSPECTS. C.anipilalions—Reviews—and Reflections. No. II. PANAMA CONGRESS. The whole course of cogitations, and of pro ceedings, on the part of the relevant President, and his own Secretary of State, in relation to this most eccentric project, is, in the opinion of the \i riter, of a character so novel and unaccounta ble, that he earnestly begs the public attention, to tire most prominent circumstances attending its origin, progress, and final abortion. The writer proposes to l;jj*before the public for consideration, all the extracts from official docu ments, which he deems material for full itifortna tion upon this subject.—In making compilations, he pioposes to observe the angular chronology ot events, whenever it can he conveniently done, as being the best calculated to facilitate the due con templation of the subject, anil to conduct the mind to proper results.—With this view, he will begin with extracts from the first treaty, concluded up - ou the projected meeting of the Panama Con gress.— During the year 1822, a treaty for a meet ing in Congress, at Panama, of ail the Repub lics, which had arisen out of the eidevant Span ish Colonies, was concluded between Colombia and Chill—in 1823, between Colombia and Pern— during 1825, between Colombia and and between Colombia and M<,xico.-p-‘JJsi^^> all the treaties which have yet been concluded between the Southern Republics, upon that sub ject, as far a* is known to the writer; and are all, which accompany the President’s Message of March 15, 1826, communicated on the 17th of tho same month. The consent of three of the Repub lics was still wanted, to complete and to legitimate the Panama Congress. The following is an ex tract t '■*> tost treaty concluded for the meet ing of the Congress a* Panama. I1 is made be twcon Colombia and Chili, an l bears date the 21*t of October, 1822.—This extract contaius all sub , jeci*. deemed proper by the contracting parties, for the deliberations of the projected Panama Con g ress: “Article 12. To draw more closely the bonds which ought in futUro to uuite both states, and to‘ remove any difficulty which may present itself,or interrupt in any manner their good correspondence and harmony, ar. assembly shall bo formed, com posed of two plenipotentiaries for each party, in the same term*, and with the same formalities, which, in conformity to established usages, ought to be observed, for the appoiutmentof the ministers of equal cla«s near the governments of foreign na tions “Article 13. Both parties oblige themselves to interpose their good office* with the goven moiits of tho other stales ul America formerly Spanish, to enter iiitotbis compact of union, league, anil confederation. “Article 14. As soon as this great and impor tant object has been attained, a general assembly of the American states shall he convened,composed of their plenipotentiaries, with the charge of cement ing in the most solid and stable manuer, the inti mate relations which ought to exist between all and every ouo of them, and who may serve ns a council in the great conflicts, ns a rallying point in the common dangers, as a faithful interpeter of their public treaties when difliculties occur, and as an umpire and conciliator in their disputes and difference*. “Article 13. The republic of Colombia & the state of Chile bind themselves cheerfully to afford to the plenipotentiaries who may compose the as sembly of the American states, all the aids which hospitality among brotherly people, and the sacred and inviolable character of their persons demand, whenever the plenipotentiaries shall choose their place of meeting in any part of the territory of Co lombia or that of Chile. “Article 16. This compact of union, league, an l confederation, shall In no wise interrupt the exercise of the national sovereignty of each of the contracting parties, as well as to what regards their laws, and the establishment aud form of thei" re spective governments, as to what regards their relations with other foreign nations. But they ex pressly and irrevocably biud themselves uot to yield to the demands of indemnifications, tri butes, or exactions, which the Spanish govern ment may bring for the loss of her ancient supre macy over the*# countries, or any other nation whatever in her name and stead, nor enter into a ny treaty with Spain, or any other nation to the prejudice aud diminution of this independence, maintaining on all occasions and in all places their reciprocal interests, with the dignity and energy of nations tree, independent, friendly, brotherly, and confederated.** The next treaty is made between Colombia and Peru, and bears date, 6th July, 1822—ratified 12d July, 182*. Tho next is made on the 15th of A pril, 1825, between Colombia and Guatemala.— The next between Colombia and Mexico, bears date the 20th September, 1825—tho ratification not noted. It is deemed unnecessary to make any extracts from these two last treaties; because the objects for deliberation at tho Panama Congress, therein stipulated, are substantially the same with those already quoted. The first invitation to Mr.’Ad ams, thro’ his own chosen Secretary, for causing the Government of the 17. S. to be represented at the Panama Congress, is from Mr. Salazar, and bears date Nov. 2d, 1S33: “The Hon. S-cretary having intimated, in the name o) his Government, that the United States, if formally invitod by Mexico and Colombia, and apprized of the subjects to be discussed, would, on their part, appoi ut a person to represent them, if these subjects should he approved by the Unit ed States, the undesigned is accordingly autho rized by his Government to address this invitation, which he now makes, by this note, in all due form. Me is also assured that the Minister from Mexico will present the same invitation on the part of his Government, and the Minister from Guatemala has just received similar instructions from his Government. “Ofthe points which will be under disensoion by the Assembly of Panama, tho undersigned is una ble to give a ininuto enumeration, as they will ev idently arise out of the deliberations of the Con gress He is, however, authorized by his Gov ernment to assure the United States that these points have no tendency to violate their professed principles of neutrality. The undersigned ba» also bean instructed to suggest some subjects, that will form useful matter ef discussion in the Congress. —These subjects constitute two classes: “ 1- Matters peculiarly and exclusively con cerning the belligerents. “2 Matters between the belligerents and neu trals. . “As the United States will not lake part in the discussion of subjects of the first description, we will confine ourselves to the latter. “At Panama, the best and most opportune occa sion is offered to the Unitet^^tates, to fix some principles of international law, the unsettled state of which has caused much evil to humanity. • It is to he presumed that this Government possesses more light upon the subject than the other States of our hemisphere, both from its experience du ring the tonrs that succeeded the French Revo lution, and from its negotiations now on foot witFGreat Britain and other nations, relative to these, principles. It belongs to each of the con curring parlies to propose their views, hut the voice of the United States will be Visaed with the respect and deference which its early labors in a work of such importance will merit.” Invitation from Mr. Obregon, Mexican Min ister. “3 lie Government of the subscriber never sup posed. nor desired, that the United States of Amer ica would take pirt in the Congress about to be held, in othermatters lh.<nthose, which, from their nature and importance, the late Administration pointed out and characterized, as being of gener al interest to the continent; for which reason, one of the subjects, which will occupy the attention of the Congress, will be the resistance or opposition to the interference of any neutral nation, in the quest on and war of independence, between the new Powers of the Continent and Spain. “ The Government of the undersigned apprehends that, as tho powers of America are of accord as to resistance, it behoves them to discuss the means of giving to that resistance all possible force,that the evil may be met, if it cannot be avoided; and the only means of accomplishing this object, is by a previous concert as to th« mode in which each of them shall lend its co-operation, for otherwise, re sistance would operate but partially, and in a manner much less certain and effective. « up opposition io colonization in America by the European Power*, will he another of (lie ques tlons which may be discussed, and whicli is in like predicament with the foregoing. “After these two principal subjects, (Tie Repre sentative of the United States of America may be nccupiod upon oihers, to which the existence of the new States may give rise; and which it is not easy to point out or enumerate: for which the Government of the United States of Mexico will give instructions and ample |>owers to its Commis sioner*, and it trusts that those from the other Powers inay bear the *ama. “ The Congress i* to bo assembled at Panama, at which city the Representatives from' Colombia, Peru, Guatemala, and Mexico, wili have already arrived, at the date of this; they* will be engaged upon the preliminary rule* of the Assembly; and likewiso upon questions whicli belong exclusively to the belligerents. “The United States of America may send their Representatives to that city, to fake part in those questions, which, long since, they were the first in declaring to the world they regarded as of Iran scendant importance to the interests of all Atner ica: and in other* to which the formation of the now State* will give rise, the concurrence in which will, moroover, accomplish the object »o much desired, by the respective governments, of manifesting by deed*, the disposition and farility which the powers of this continent possess, to act io concert in the common cause.. “To which end, ami in compliance with the te nor of the conversations held with the Hon. Sec retary of State, the underwritten Mini«ter Pleni potentiary invite* this Government to send Repre sentatives to the Congress of Panama, with au thorities as aforesaid, and with express instructions 'f ' •' v-iU.11-• ii i.*n the <vo principal ques tions, shir' *tep i* likewise joined by the Minister of Colombia, and with which ho trust* he lias fulfilled all tlut wn* stipulated to (hit end.” Invitation from Mr. Cotax, Monster Jrom Cen tral America. 11 On the 19th of March Iasi, the Government o Central America formed a convention with that ol Colombia, providing for this object; and I,as in representative, have been instructed to express tc the Government ol the United States, the desire entertained by iny Government, that it should semi a representative to the General Congress.” 44 To fulfil the wishes of niy Government, am! convinced, at the same time, of the importance and respectability which would attach to the General Cotigress of the American Republics, from the pre sence of Envoys from the United States of Ameri ca. I now address this high Government upon this subject, in the name of Central America. I am anxious, therefore, to know if this Republic, which has ever shown itself the generous friend of the new American States, is disposed to send its Envoys to the General Congi«.*•>*, the object of which i«. to preserve aud confirm the absolute in - [ dependence of these Republic*, and to promote the general goo!; and which will not require that the representatives of the United States should, in the least, eompromit their present neutrality, harmony, and good intelligence, with other na tions. This, ir.y Government has deemed it ne cessary (o state distinctly, in making the present invitation.” It appears, that Peru gave no invitation, all ho* a treaty between Colombia and Peru, was con cluded as early as 6th July, 1822—raiRiedlStli July.1823. Extract from Mr Adams' Message to the House of Representatives, 15th March, 1825 ‘‘And, al<o, to inform the House, so far as, in my opinion, the public interest may allow, in regard to what objects the Agents of the United States are expected to take part iu the deliberations of that Congress; 1 now transmit to the House a Report from the Secretary of State, with the corre*pon dence and information requested by the resolo timt “With regard to the object*in which the Agent; of the United State* are expected to take partin the deliberation* of that Congress, I deem it pro per to premise, that these object* did not form the only, nor even the principal, motive for my accept ance of the invitation My first and greatest in ducement was, to meet, in the spirit of kiudues* and friendship, an overture made in that spirit by three sister republic* of this hemisphere. “The great revolution in human affair* which ha* brought into existence, nearly at the same time, eight sovereign ami independent nation* in our own quarter of the globe, ha* placed the U. States in a situation not less novel, and scarcely less interesting, than that in which thev had found them»elves. by their own transition, from a clus ter of colonics to a nation of Sovereign states.” “It wa* not considered a conclusive rea«on for declining this iuvitation, that the proposal for as sembling such a Congress bad not first been made by ourselves. It had sprung from the urgent, im mediate, and momentous common interests of the great communities struggling tor independence, and, as it were, quickening into life. From them the proposition to us appeared respectful and friend ly; from u* to them it could scarcely have been j made, without exposing ourselves to suspicions of : purposes of ambition, if not of domination, more suited to rouse resistance and excite distrust, than to conciliate lavor and friendship. The first and paramount principle upon which it was deem- 1 cd wise and just to lay the corner-stone of all our future relations with them was disinterestedness; the next was cordial good will to them; the third wa* a claim of fair and equal reciprocity.” “The propoasl itself implied that the Republics, by whom it wa* made, believed that important in terests of ours or of theirs, rendered our attendanre there desii able. They had given us notice, that, in the novelty of their situation, and in the spirit of deference to our experience, they would he pleased to have the benefit of our friendly counsel.” “I would have sent Ministers to the Meeting, hail it been merely to give them sneh advice a* they might h|ve desired, even with reference to their own interests, not involving rrurs. I would have sent them had it been merely to explain and set forth to them nur reasons for declining any proposal of specific measures to which they might desire our concurrence, but which tre might deem incompatible with our interests or our duties. In the intercourse between nations, temper i* a missionary, perhaps, more poweifnl than talent. Nothing wa* ever lo«t by kind treat ment. Nothing ran he gained by sullen repulses and aspiring pretension*. “ But objects of the highest importance, not on ly to the fiiUire ivelfare of the whole human race, but hna^M^^HRtly upon the special interests of •hi* U^j^JHP? engage the deliberation* of (be Congrcf^TlMnaina. whether we are represent ed tliero or not Otlieis, if we tire represented, may be offered by our Plenipotentiaries (or con sideration, having in view both these great results —our own interests, and the improvement of the condition of man upon earth. It may be, that in the lapse of many centuries, no other opportunity so favorable will be presented to the Government of the Uniter) States, to subserve the benevolent purposes of Divine Providence, to dispense the pro mi*ed blessings of the Redeemer of mankind; to promote the prevalence, in future ages, of peace on ea'th and good will to man, as will now be placed in their power by participating in the de libei-itions of this Congress.” "And new, at this propitious moment, the new born nation* of this hemisphere, assembling by their representatives at'the Isthmus between its two Continents to settle the principles ot their fu ture international intercourse with other nations and with ns, ask, in thi* great exigency, for our ad vice upon tho^e very fun lamental maxims, which we, from our rradle, at first proclaimed, and par tially succeeded to introduce into the code of na tional law ” “ And lastly, the Congress of Panama is be lieved to present a lair occasion for urging upon all the new nations of the South, (includingof course the monarchy of Brazil) the just and liber al principles of religious liberty.” “ Those Colonies have now been transformed into eight Independent nations, extending to our very borders. Seven of them Republics like our selves; with whom we have an immensely grow ing commercial, and must have, and have already important political connexions.” “ The Iloly League of Europe itsolf was form ed, without inquiring of the United States, whe , ther it would, or would not, give umbrage to them. The fear of giving umbrage to the Holy League of Europe, was urged as a motive for denying to the American nations the acknowledgment of their ! Independence.. That it would be viewed hv Spain as hostility lo her, was not only urged, but directly declare^by herself. The font .ess and administration of that day. consulted their rights and duties, ami not their fears. Fully determined to give no needless displeasure lo any Foreign Power, the United States can estimate the proba bility of their giving it, only by the right which any foreign State could have, to take it from their measures. Neither the representations of the U. ■ nited States at Panama nor any measure to which their assent may be yielded there, will give to the Holy League, or any of its members, nor to Spain, the right to take offence. For the re«t, the United Slates must still, as heretofore, take coun sel from (heir duties, rather than their fears.” 11 f^uch are the objects in which it is expected that the Plenipotentiaries of the United States, when commissioned to attend the meeting at the Isthmus, will take part; and such are the motives and purposes, with which the invitation of the three Kepubljcs was accepted.” Extract of tetter from Mr. Clay to Mr. .flam*, accompanying the Preuhlcnl'e Menage. “ 11 avingj l«iid before the President what tram* pireiJ jt these conference®, his direction wa* re ceived about a week after they had been held, to inform the Ministers fif Mexico and Colombia, and they were accordingly informed, that their i communication was received with with due sensi bility to the friendly consideration of the United States by which it had been dictated; that, of course, they would not make themselves a'party' to the war between the new Ptates and Spaifl, nor to councils for deliberating on the mcjjis of its fur ther prosecution; that the President believed that such a Congress as was contemplated, might be highly useful in settling several important deput ed questions of public law, in arranging other mat- 1 ter® of deep interest to the American Continent, J and in strengthening the friendship, and amicable intercourse between the American Powers; that before such a Congress, however, assembled, it ap peared to the ['resident to be expedient to adjust, between me different powers to be represented, several preliminary points, such as the subjects to which the attention of Congress was to be direct ed, the nature ami the form of the powers to be given to the diplomatic Agents who were te com pose it, ami the mode of its organization and its ac tion. if these preliminary points could be arrang ed in a iqanner satisfactory to the United States, the Miuisteis from Colombia and Mexico were informed that the President thought that the U. State* ought to be represented at Psnama.v Extract from a letter of Mr. Clay'* to Mr. Ol>rc K°n. “In your note, tiiere is not recognized *o exact a compliance with the conditions, on which the President expressed his willingness that the Unit ed Stales should be represented at Panama, as could have beeu desired. It would have been, perhaps, belter, if there had been a full under standing between all the American Powers, who may assemble by their representatives, of the precise questions on which they are to deliberate and that some other matters, respecting the pow era ol the deputies, and the ot ganization of the Congress should have been distinctly arranged, prior to the opening of its deliberations. But, a* the want of the adjustment of these preliminaries, if it should occasion any inconvenience, could be only productive of some delay, the President has determined, at once, to manifest the seusibiiity of the United State*, to whatever concern* the pros perity of the American hemisphere, and to the friendly motives which have actuated your Gov ernment in transmitting the invitation which you have communicated. He ha«, therefore, resolv ed, should the Senate of the United States, now expected to assemble in a few days, give their ad vice and ron«ent, to s-nd Commissioners to the Congress at Panama. Whilst they will not be au thorized to enter upon any deliberations, or to con cur in any arts, inconsistent wiih the present neu tral position of the United States, ami its obliga tions, they will be fully empowered and instructed upon sll questions likely to arise in the Contes.* on subjects in which the nation* of America Tiave a common interest.” Extract from the Instructions to Messrs, .hulcr son Qr Sergeant, at published. “ You will avail yourselves of all suitable oc casions to press upon the Ministers of the oth-*r American States, the propriety of a free toleration of Religion within their respective limit.’.” The foregoing extracts present a full view of the whole of that part of the subject, which is material to its just comprehension. The space they occupy, will leave but little lor nnimadver -ions—ii win appear irom me u*r extract Irom the Message, page 12, that Mr. Adams asserts— “ such arc the objects, in which ii is expected that the Plenipotentiaries of the U. S.,” &c.*“will take part”-—f* and such are the motives and pur |KH«es, with which the invitation of the three lie publics was accepted.” The first reflection pre sen* i d by this statement, grows out of the pecu liar character of the invitations troin three Repub lics, to a Congress to be composed of seven Re publics; and, as Mr. Adams would have it, cue, Monarchy, for the purpose of including all •• A merican interests.” Each of the Republics and the Monarchy, being sovereign and independent, such invitation uius* he deemed illegitimate; and* o! course, incomplete. The invitation to he com plete, should have been given by the whole and each sovereign power. If so, was not the accept ance of the invitation- of three, sut of .seven or eight.a* the case may be,premature? And, does lit not demonstrate a culpable precipitancy, on the part of Mr. Adams, in the appointment of Am bassadors to an imaginary Congress, iuvo.'. ing an enormous expence? Does it not demonstrate an unwise, ungovernable anxiety to intermeddle in , this wild, eccentric, sublime project? And, does not its abortion place our own i Misted diplomatists in a ludicrous and even jiitiable point of view? —More particularly so. when the abortive project seems to have had its origin in their own contemplations. Rut, if they had rendered themselves ridiculous in the accept ance of a mere ini'iatory, incohate invitation,_ which, however, Mr. Adams describes as being Riven “ formally and earnestly,” how much more so have they become, from the objects they have suggested for the deliberations of this visionary Congress in the clouds?—and still more so, when comparing the objects of deliberation stipulated by treaty, with those suggested by their enthusi astic, sublimated imaginations?—Clearly manifest ing nothing short of mental alienation upon this enchanting, incomprehensible project More ridic ulous still must they appear, when they plainly in timate, that this enamoused project for extending blessings over the whole hum in race, was first taken into their own contemplations; and they, at | the same moment, assume to themselves rhe of | tire of counsellors and advisers in the exclusive [ concerns of the seven Republics, not involving those of the United Stales—and when so, far from 1 being invited to take that position, eithe; by trea ty or intimation, they are expressly told, by the only minister, (who makes.any tiling like such an intimation,as the United States being declared the head of the Panama Congress,) “ that the United States will not take part in (ha discussions of mat ters, particularly and exclusively concerning the Belligerents.”—The whole course of cogitations on the part of our bewildered diplomatists, demon strate—1st. That they were the lir-<t to suggest the project of a meeting of a Congress, composed ot all the independent powens of America, represent ing all American interests'; apd hence the wish of including the Monarchy of Rio—putting the whole Americas against the European Continent. —2.1. That this meeting was to he the foundation of an American alliance, upon the plan of the Ho ly Alliance of Europe.—3d. That the plan was to form an union of American interests, in opposition *o European interests-^ks plainly hinted in the Message—The United States taking counsels of their duties—not their fears.—4th. That the ob jects of our own boasted and boasting diplomatists, were most essentially different froip those of the Southern American Republics.—5th. That this difference consisted in the vanity and anxiety of our sublimated diplomatists, to become the foun ders of anew, political, exterml American sys tem, and of extending (heir benefactions over the whole’human race—as they had before become the founders of a new domestic A’ran system for home i benefactions. For these purposes,the wonderful re sort was had to the extension of the blessings of the | Redeemer, after ascertaining in what these inscru table bes«ings really consisted—Whereas,the Sou [ them Republics were resolved to confine thedclib j erations of the ideal Congress, exclusively to their [ own concerns.—This course of rejection, will be continued in the next No. O Virginiembis”—Certainly in our next. Col Geo. Croghan, alter inspecting the western and southern posts, arrived at this place on Thurs day last. [Louisville Jldcerliscr. COM MU MICA TED. mEDI-In Greensville, V». Co;. Robert Wilkintmi, uo Thursday,the lllh inst. of a lingering and distseisir.g cousump. hop. He bore bis sickness with much patience, ■.anifestme great resignation totbesvillnf heaven,relying on the ujerHo rious death, pardoning and sanctifying love of our ever adora. hie Redeemer as ha drew neer bis end. lie has left a be reaved widow, eight ohiMran and many relatives to mourn their irreparable lost, and a numerous circle of acquaintances who sympathise with them. He was a kind husband, and af. fectionala parant, obliging neighbour, a good master to his servants, well known to he a useful cilixco, and was beloved by all who he I the pleasure of being acquainted with him. As ha manifested no permanently s rious thoughts about bis fu ture slate,his endearing wifr,auimasly concerned about (be wel fare of hia soul, aidently presented bis cast before the throne of grace. In her conversation with him on tbe all-important subject, about a fortnight before his death, he replied, lie bad not felt any need of a better preparation. She, with bar heart flowing with cbristiau tenderness, pressiugly urged thener.es. iity, and he became ewakened. Thus her timely and persuas •ive entreaties proved effectual words spoken in due season for while stating to him, in the warmth of bar affections, that •he hed ardently prayed that ha might be made sensible of his state, he Ificis requested her to continue praying that he might. He then began to seek for the pardon of his tins, and to 6nd peace with God. Thus knocking it mercy's door it wea J .on opvued to him “A otw long was put into his mouth; even prana to (he most high.” His beloved and avtr attea tiva wife, basi ng him, ate late hour of lbs ui|ht, singing, “ Come thou fount of ev’iy blessing,” fce. arose; Went fo his bed sole end conversed with him He stated to bar that he f»lt • sensible change, and that he eould now embrace (he Saviour in hraarms end die in peace. His neigh bours who were present the night ha expired, will never fcr. «*« the serenity of hisesrt He stated to some of his friends, who bad wailed on him with unweareid patience, tbit hy one o’clock their trouble, m waiting on him, would cease, and st they finished shrouding hia, the clock struck one as he bad predicted. To die is gain wen Jcina ills the soul, Controls the will sod reonestes tbe man, Centres the hea I in the eternal whole, Of man’# redemolMO, Gu’t Almighty’s plan. The publishers of the ChrisUm Ad roe«;a will pleas* insert e ab.ee Obltnsry. I Louisville. June 13,—General Atkinsonaod suit arrived at this place, early the present week, an*! will, we understand, make this place bis Head (Quartersduring the summer. MICKLE'S OFFICE, NEXT BELOW THE DOOR OF THE KAULt HOTEL. DISMAL SWAMP CANAL LOTTERY, IXeentitth Class. Will be drawn in the City or Richmond THIS DAY At Two o’clock, P. M. I SILTY NOS.—9 DRAWN. prizes:! t prf>o of $25,000 1 do 15.000 l do 10.000 I d*» 5.000 1 .do % r.n.to 10 do '1.000 10 do * 600 10 -do 500 10 jdo ,400 10 ,dn ::oi) ■-’> «!o 200 JH do ‘ i50 .51 .do >00 .51 • do ;io ft l do KJ 102 of $60-—102 oi 50--U.2 of 40 204 of 30— 1.122 of 20—and 11,175 of 10—amounting (o $273,760. I’utcr ok Tickets. y> hole lic^ct*, $10 Halves 5 Quartern $2 50 I'jghth.i 125 IkJ emiers tor 1 ickcts in all the current kotto ries, enclosing the Cash, or Prize Tickets, Hill be promptly attended to. Address to E. MU'Rl i:. June 2d J2t—fd THIS DAY. UiuueiCs Omc, ) Richmond, June 5th, 1*29. $ The Virginia State Lottery. Class .Vo. 20, For tbe bendit of the Oiiuiil Sum p Guild C.un| ariy mil draw in tbe City of liicluui n.l, on Friday. June Stilb. SCI I EM E. 1 Prize of $25,O0u is $25,000 V 15,000 15,000 1 10,000 10,000 l 6,000 5,0UO l 4.950 4,950 L0 f,000 10,000 10 do. each of $600, $500, §400, and $300. IVItole T.elects, $10 Halses, 5 Quarters, $.’2 50 Eighths, ' 1 25 ri'i im in nit unnmitiy ui aui'jtir, aline lortunatc Lottery aud Exchange UJice uf THUS. II. BIGGER. Where bn be»Q sold abi'. paid Milhia a few day*, (be fol lowing handsome prices No. 2, 8,31, a Prize of $3,000 10, 30, 51, ' 2,500 1,25,35, 1,000 •J, 13, 21, 1,000 4,14,19, . 1,000 S, 1.1, 1,000 18,39,53, 1,000 Willi numerous other prizes of 8(001), 500, joy 300,200, 100, &c. &c. he. XyOrdrra from (he Country, will meet the mutt prompt at, leuiiun—il addressed lo_ THOS. B BIGGER. Kichmon 1, June 5. R—M Cochran * Portable IVhoot 'J^tireatiing Jtiacrunc and Cotton tSins, with additions and improve menht. SAMUEL COCIIRAN having devoted sever al years to the improving and manufacturing the above machines, still continues to furnish all orders al short notice, arid executed under his own superintendance in the most faithful manner. A Cotton Gin or Corn mill may be attached to the Threshing Machine, if requested. The lines will be made either single or double breasted, and with Iron or Steel saws agreeable to order. He begs leave to refur to the. following gentle men, who are using Machines and Gins mails by him, viz: Joseph C. Cabell, Esq. Nelson County, Gen. J. II. Cocke, Fluvanna, J. 11. Brown and P. Akin, Esqt-s. Petersburg, Hon. John Tyler and D. Harrisou, Esq'. Charles City, James Ship and Lewis Miell Ksqrs. Frederick, Benjamin Hlakc, Esq. Tappahaimock, and Dr. II Peake, Alexan dria. Business requiring my occasional absence from Richmond, I have appointed Mr. John O. Lay my Agent, to dispose of the above, to whom application maybe made. SAMUEL COCHRAN. Several of tin'. Wheat Machines are nearly com pleted and w ill he ready for delivery the ensuiug week. * JOHN O. LAY. " -June 19. . 12—w2mif navy BEEF AND coRk TuTriMu. Navy Commissioners’ Office,) ’ 17th June 1S29. \ j MEALED PROPOSALS will hr received at tins Oilier, W unMl the lit uf September urxt, fur the mpply <>t 3()0() ‘barielsNaey Beef, and 2400 barrets Navy pork, fur the use I i of tbe Uoiled Stales Naval Service. »500 hairela of Href ! »°4 barrel! of Po.k, to ba delivered al rack of the United States Navy Yard,: Cbarleatown, Massachusetts, Brooklyn, Nrw York, and Norfolk, Virginia; an 1 (be whole quantity wu»t be delivered, at cacb and every Navy Yard, hy Ui* lit of April, 1030. The whole quantity nf the raid Heel and Pork mu,t he of the heat quality. The Beef must hr packer) from well fatted cattle, weighing not lew thau -4R0 |hj. «„ theqnar. ttr, or 800 Ilia on the hoof, and all tbe legs, leg rounds, clods, ehteks,shots, and the neri of each animat, uiuat he wholly excluded from tbe barrel,and the remainder of the carcase mu,t he cut into pieces of lOlbs each, a. near as maybe so that twenty pieces will make a hanel of SOOibs. nett weight of NavyBtef. 3 The Poik must he corn fed and well fatter!; all (he skulls, feet, and hind legs cotire, mud he wholly eicluded ft uni the harrcl, and tbe remainder of the hog must he rut into piecea of eight pounds each,as near as may he, so that 23 i.wce* not more thaD three of which shall he sboalder-, will make a ! barrel of 200 pounds urll weight, of Navy Turk. The whole quantity of the said Beef and Poik must he per- i feclly sa.ted in the fi.jt iurtaucc with, and aftertetwards nark. ! e.l with a sufficieut quantity of the best Turks Ialandt, life o! I May, oi St. Ubes salt, and no other lo ensure its preseivalion with five ounces uf pure saltpetre to each ami every hariel. The hairt-la in which the taid hsef aud Pork is to he pack- I ed must he made of the best seasoned white Oak or White : Ash, free from sap, with one iiuu hoop on each chnne, and Otherwise fully aud substantially hooped; and each hanel mu,i j be brandtd on ■(• head “ Navy Beef,” or •• Navy p0ik ” with 1 tbe Coolractoi a name, and the year when packed. ’ I All the said Beef and Polk i.u delivery at the respective ! Navy Yards must be subjected lo the lest and inspection of some tu'orn Inspector of the Slate within which ,t is to he delivered wboshaU be .e'er ted h, the Commandant of the 1 Hi . ?',h* l’'*c*delivery, without any charge to the U. , States therefor, and when inspected in .aid manner, tl.e Don. iracloi put the harrele in good shipping order, or the Beet an I 1 ork will not he received. Biddeis are required (os alt iheir prices sec.raielv for !hir one V."d/7hthe POr\’ ,h*>' furnish afinrs” than one Yard, then separately, for each Yard. They nr ilto re.jn.red to give their inn.ii, iheir residence, aud the names *,n*yT.*,,.Jc"ceof ll,,,r sureties, minutely, and inn.1 tin .mil 2J5rN.*7o?i'« u^ed,“0ftteif"Bbb Ni,y '“*f! articles Z M:hV.owyerv,,d’orin K,M,er * .is Any hid not made in conformity to this advrit..,me„t n» not received within (he limited time, will not be opened. Ibe parts nf the animal (o he eicluded from the hanel 1 will he particulaily described in drawings, which will form iohLn c""tr'r(’;. Persons desiring information upon (he pUcafioiTiothe Bo*.”,?" ’ B>*y 0b",n “ by "M0"'Me 14-9—1,1 /o Lawyers, Registers <>J fVUtt, Viurkt ,.j t few ts » and other*. JlflOHOLAS MAY who left Knghiid rnnny fyeere »ince i \ i.nl ,h" country, »m hy ImUe » .olutr en.l r,.’ bin»t Mikcr.itod it support<t to br»* ilied in the Stu'e -/ Vir ILd n.yv"f.' V A"y ''dorinntinn ..to U.rc Hid wli*n th« »»'d N'rholtt Msy departed this lift will hr thankfully rtccivfd hy John Oner* No 'i N<trth j/i , Philadelphia, or Jf>hn$J. Nnh, K*.chmo°od, Vm^ fi Vv,n* 'h* "dniB.lioo. oThe*lontr°columot!** WeJ** ,",er, ‘h* ,b°r' ""** Ju,'r,U »v it■ r 'N YARD FOR SALE. Y Virtue of a deed of trust executed to me, by Davrd Lesueur, dated 15lh May, IH20 ano duly recorded in the Clerk’s Office of Fowl. tan Court, I shall on Wednesday, the 15th dav of • uly next, (that being Powhatan Court day ) aTthe front door of Jordan Hallow** Tavern, at the said Courthouse, sell at ptlblic auction, that valuable property culled Leaueur’s Tun Yard, containin' wdh* l!*f? "CrCS °f ,arMl’ handsomely improved with all the necessary buildings for a Tan Yard and Grocery, and within a half mile of the Cotirf of sale T.hVCrrn9 Wi" 'I'"'10 known <"> «f»Y Li “ *r,,s‘ec» * will convey such title only, as I hold under the deed aforesaid* JundW. _ J0I,N w,Wr s’sissjsi - •>•«- «• NATHANIEL HEESK. Jur.lP, MARK R- COCK RILL, Coilectuu'* OirriCE, » •._ June 18th,'1829. L |mjliOPOSAfcS will be received at this Dtfier j JL until the 10th el' July next, for building a l Light House and Dwelling at or near Back River I’oint, on the Chesapeake Bay, of the follow trijjjfcra te rials, dimension* and description*:— The Light House to he built of brick, the flSrm round The foundation to be sunk three feet, or.as deep a* may he necessary to make tho fabric Se cure, to be laid in rood June mortar. 'I'he height, of the tower to be thirty feet from the surface of the ground. '1 he diameter of the Base Cv>”jje eighteen feet, and that of the top nine feet. The thickness of the wall at the base, to he three tech, and to be uniformly graduated to twenty InchjSV -•* the top The top'to be atrhn}, oq w hich is to 1*., btid a deck of soap stone, eleven feet in dintucter, lour inches thick, the joints filled iu with on one side of which to he a scuttle to i nter the pu.*’ tern; the sruUlb ik*.r an ir(*n frame covered with copper. I he out'ide wail to he well white-wasjii d twice over I here are to hr three windows yithe tower, ot tw elve light* i arh, of ton by eight glas-, iu strong frame*, and a door *ix fni by thrrryoude of double inch hoard*, rros* nailed, wiih substan tial hinges, leek and latch; the door post*, erp and stool, to be of dressed stone, at le;»st ten inches square—theground floor to he paved with bmk or *tone—a sufficient number of circular stairsTq^lead Iroiu the ground floor to within *ix fret of the'lan tern, connected by a centre post, guarded by age d hand railing, with gixxl floor* on the joist of each •dory. From the top of the stair* to the entrance oi the scuttle, to be an iron ladder with slop's (wo inches square. On (he top of the tower (»• be au Itw; lafitern, <>f the octagon form, the posts to be one and a IlGlt inches square, to run down into the stone ijurk, five feet, and secured with anchors. The heigh* and diameter ol the lantern, to he sufficient to a>l init an iruns.isli in each octagon, to conhiin eight ecu lights, eleven by nine glas*. the lower tier -io lie tilled with copper; the rabbits of the s.islie* to be three quarters ot an inch deep. au<l glazed with tin- best double gins* from the Boston manufactory Iu one of the octagons, to be an iron framed door covered with copper, four feet hy two. toshut light into the rabbit.*, with two strong turned huitdftd.-_ ’I hr top ot the dome, formed by sixteen iron taftei s, concentrating in an iron hoop lour inches wide,and nine inches iu diameter,covered n ith coppcr, Unity inches to the square toot, which is (oconic tlow qaud rivitoulhe piece that forms the top of the sash. Which is to hr three inches wide, (hi (he dome, to lie a traversing ventilator, two und a half feet long and fifteen inchcsin diameter, on which is to he secured a copper vane, three feet lonir and twenty mentis witie; around flic lantern to l*o an iron tail iug. (he posts of which to he one and a quarter inches square; tlie upper one to be four feet from the deck. The lantern and wood work of the tower to bo painted twice over with white lead, cxcopf.thy dome, which is to be Mack. I he Light House to have one complete elccfii cal conductor, made ot copper, three quarters ot an inch in diameter with a point. - A well to he sunk sufficiently deep to procure pood water, at a convenient distance Ihmf" th< Light House to he stoned and furnished with ., curb, windlass and an iron chain, with a stVOn" iron lumped bucket. 1 he dwelling house to he of hrick, thirty-Joyr feet hy twenty, one story, of eighteen feet‘high, divided into two rooms, with an entry between the stairs to he in the entry, to go into the chain hers, w Inch are to he lathed and plastered; a cjiiui uoy near the middle of the house with a -fire place in each room, iron or stone pieces, cellau-ut; der the whole of tlie house, with sufficient walls ol hrick, laid up in lime nioitar. The roof to bo rectangular, the boards of w hu h to he jointed, and halved, and well secured and covered w ith good merchantable shingles—three w indows in room, of sixteen lights of eight by ten glass garb, and one of the same dimensions in each eliarn.be r. The doors to be four pannellcd, with good hitifros and thumb latches to each, and a good lock onjltc outside door, Closets ill each room, back of gjie chimney—.ill of the floors to he double and jvell nailed—the inside w alls and ceilings to he lasted and plastered, and aft the iiiv le work to he finish ed iti a plain decent style, and with good sc'aSpi\ed timber. Also, a porch, or kitchen attached to*th< dwelling house, fourteen hv twelve feet in jhc vicar—the walls of stonp.‘eight‘feet high—the room to la- lathed ami plastered, w ith double flijor« two windows and one door—a chimney with afire place, and sizeable oven, with an iron ijeor— crane, truincls and hooks, in the fire place in the porch or kitchen; one side of the chim ney asink w ith a spout leading through the stone waif. All the wood work inside and out, to he pairitcc* with two coats of good paint, gutters to lead found the house, with spouts to carry off the wafei!?—on out house of brick, five feet by four, the 'foot* shingled or painted. The w hole to he completed in a w oitniahlif u manner, by the 1st November next. Separate proposals will be received for filling*up the said light house, w ithin one month affer it.shall be built, with patent lamps and reflectors, dieted w ith clock work to cause the same to revolve, (the reflectors to he 1-1 inches, and (o have six ojAices of pure silver in each,) tin butts for keeping die oil, and all the necessary apparatus, in the $am< manner as the light houses “have been fitted up by Mr. Winslow Lewis”—the whole to be appoveo by tlie superintendent. Payment to he made whc> the work shall he completed and approved. MOSES MYJ'-.Ry, Superintendent of Lights June 2(1. _ I t—2autlOJ* IKOINIA: In Chancery"—At a Stipendt»Cour' w of Chancery lioldcn at the Capitol in the Ci ty of Richmond, on Tuesday March 21th Iti?;*. Woodson Knight aiid Patsey his wife, I-’lUT* against John W. Yarbrough cx'or of Joseph Yarbrough, dec d. and others, J9ef?s This cause catne on this day to he further .[/card on the papers formerly read, and-was argued hv Counsel, (hi consideration whereof, the Ccnirttloth order that the report of Commissioner Raker of the. 19th of May, 1827, here-committed to (lie fcjine Commissioner, with instructions to state and brim down to the 1st of June, 1829. the a recounts of a*P ministration of Joseph Yarbrough cx'or of Mar/ha Walton, deed.; also to state and bring dow ri to <hu same, date, an account of tin nett proceeds of tlie Mill aid the appurtenances thereof, at the Double Bridges, on the Mehcrrin, in J unenbure, w)ii< h was formerly held by Martha Walton, dec-d.'and Is mentioned in her lVifl,a*nd therein devised to the said Joseph Yai hioiTeh. and also an account <.r '> . \ arbrough’s administration of the e.st.de of Joseph Yarbrough d«-cM. and of the personal assets of the Haiti Joseph V arbiough which have come f<> the hands of the said John \v. \ arhrough execu tor of the said Joseph Yarbrough, dec'd. is hereto directed to render before th>- Commissioner, anij the Commissioner is directed to stale and report («> the Court, with any matters specially stated, deem ed pertinent by himself, or w hich may be remoter} by the parties to be so stated. And (he Com (doth authorize the said John W. Yarbrough to deposit In cither of the Banks of Va. to the credit of this cause, any money in his hands as executor of Jo seph \ arbrough, dcc’d. towards satisfaction of tho debt due from his said Testator. A Copy. Teste. W M'. (i. PENDLETON, C. C. C'>MM INHIO.VI n's O STICK, f. Richmond, May UOth, 1821). k The parties interested will please take notico tha* 1 have appointed the 28th day of July next, (o com ruepcc the accounts directed in the foregoing ordr; of (he Court, on which day at y o’clock, A. M. thi'y are required to attend at my Office in this C; ty, with their accounts and vouchers ready for e> ainination and setUei r*nt ami with office copies >} the necessary f’ourt papers. IIILLARY BAKER, CWr ^Junejfi._ _ U—wtw PUBLIC ENTERTAIN MEN *(VIE *..bserib*r informs Im friend* *„d the p„h|jc rfr^r*’. xJt ly tbit in connection witblm mircsnti!. busii.** at Wlt. m,niton, Fluvanna, ha bn. Uktn (hsl ol.l ,„|| krjwr, p.jMte Ho...*, recently kept by Mu. Will., {now Mr*. Oofe I *B1 ho?f* ohl,,n ■ portion of the public patron**.. 1 The House bavin* uiiilergun* v.rions nrc«is*ry r*p»ir» , now in cvtnpHt* or.Ur for th* reception of Traveller*. *( Mr*. OoJ. will .l.vote b«ri»lf «*clu*l**ly to fb. Hoaio coorero* of th* establishment,nothin* r*o tie weuimr <r> ,,, Her tb* .Isyof lb. visitori .jr.t.M*. * Th. Ua? w.f, V?w bf furni'bed with tb. most choice liquor,. i.l.ctcd by rl„ biM?V*Ur« hi. friend. ti.nl pre, btttw e.n bs proesred 10 Virgicis. WM .1. CJOLt:. N B. V.srtor.w.ll pl.»*.r*c«oSI*ettMt my Establish,e* is » white Frame Home on th* |*u bat,.! „r <h, Bt««e Uo.d leading to Cbsilottmil!«. * Wilainjtoo, Juo* 26; H—wS-y