country as to that to which they were originally quence, and must have come from the pulpit like party is made up, to hunt the Foxes, one or two meant to apply. The sad conviction they bear with the sound of a war trumpet upon the hearts to drive the centre, with dogs, while others of the party are stationed with guns, at distances from each them will reach every considerate bosom : which the appeal was made. In the days of our] other to the end of the island, and shoot successively The situation of females without fortune in this Revolutionary struggle many was the efficient call as the Foxes pass them. And here the manners and country is indeed deeply affecting. Excluded from that was made from the same quarter to those who cunning of the animal are often fully displayed; for all the active employments, in which they might en B gage with the utmost propriety, by men who, to the were backward or indolent in the good cause; and frequently, when pursued by the hounds, which go run iuto the surf, and by keeping near the edge of injury of one sex, add the disgrace of making the we have heard of an instance in New England, du. by scent altogether, the Foxes, to avoid them, will other effeminate and ridiculous, an indigent female, ring the last war, where the patriotic eloquence of the water, as the breakers roll over the sand, all the the object, probably. › love and tenderness in her preacher raised a company from his congregation; scent is effaced by the water, and the hounds are youth, at a more dvanced age a withered flower and sent them on their march to the frontiers within disconcerted. But few, however, with all this arthas nothing to c but to retire and die. Thus it fulness, escape, as the stationed gunners are ready at every point to receive them, and in this way many comes to pass that the most amiable part of our a few hours after he had ceased addressing them. species, by a detestable combination, of those who We take leave of this volume with a regret that is are killed. ought to be their protectors, are pushed off the much allayed by the prospect of soon meeting with NAVY DEPARTMENT. stage as though they were no longer worthy to live a continuation of its contents in another. Extracts from a letter addressed to the Secretary of when they cease to be the objects of passion. How the Navy by Master Commandant F. H. Gregory, strongly on this account this society is entitled to DOUGHTY'S CABINET OF NATURAL HISTORY AND AMEcommanding the United States ship Falmouth, dayour attention (as words would fail) I leave to the RICAN RURAL SPORTS: Stodart, 6 Courtlandt street; ted Callao, January 12th, 1832. pensive reflection of your own bosoms. "I have the satisfaction to inform you that the The following are Mr. Hall's sentiments upon a Vol. 2, No. 1.-This being the commencement of a several governments upon this coast appear to be so subject about which there is some diversity of opin. new volume of this clever periodical, it is ornament- well settled, and our flag is so much respected by ed with a vignette-and a very handsome one it is-them, that our cruise so far, has been but a courteous ion among moralists:— tress; - from the distress which demands relief * Nor can I reckon it on this account among the worthy of the chaste pencil of Mr. T. Doughty, who visit from one place to anoth r; received with every improvements of the present age, that by the multi- designed it. We cannot say much, however, for the demonstration of friendship and respect every where. plication of works of fiction the attention is divert-lithographs, which are intended to illustrate the ar- destination of Commodore Downes, I lost no time "On receiving your letter informing me of the ed from scenes of real to those of imaginary dis- ticles they here face. The contents of the number, in advising the United States Consuls upon the coast to that which admits of embellishment: in conse. though not very original, are well prepared and judi. and at the Sandwich Islands, of the duties assigned quence of which the understanding is enervated, the ciously selected. We make two extracts; the first me by the government; and held myself in readiness heat is corrupted, and those feelings which were de- relating to Grouse in Pennsylvania, and the second to proceed instantly, to any place, wherever the interest of our commerce may need my services. signedto stimulate to active benevolence are employ describing Foxhunting in New Jersey. "I have again to assure you, that the health of the ed in nourishing a sickly sensibility. To a most Pinnated Grouse.-The barrens of Gloucester, and crew is excellent-and the order and discipline such impure and whimsical writer, whose very humanity is unnatural, we are considerably indebted for this other counties of this State, have been the most cele- as becomes the high character of the flag we bear.innovation. Though it cannot be denied, that by brated grounds, east of the Alleghany, for this chief Almost every delinquency amongst the seamen, may diffusing a warmer coloring over the visions of fan of our feathered game. In foriner years they were be traced to one source, that of intemperance; and cy, sensibility is often a source of exquisite pleasure in great abundance on these barren grounds, which some few, punishments have been inflicted for that to others if not to the possessor, yet it should nev. were then visited by old and scientific sportsmen, offence, and others emanating from it. It is but er be confounded with benevolence; since it consti- who regarded the laws of shooting, as well from just, however, to observe, that the moral condition tutes at best rather the ornament of a fine than the example as from principle, and multitudes fell be of the crew is very promising-which will be apparvirtue of a good mind. A good man may have noth.neath the unerring aim of many gentlemen, who ent to you from the facts that our muster is two hunthemselves are now numbered with the dead. But dred and fourteen, and only one hundred and nine ing of it, a bad man may have it in abundance. lately, through great persecution, by those who have draw their spirits-the others having voluntarily reWe have spoken above of the eloquent passages no claims to the principles which constitute sports- linguished the use of it, after the promulgation of with which these writings abound. The following men, and who visit these grounds months before the your order, directing payment to be made in lieu of quotation from an address to a body of soldiery, season for shooting commences by law, and while the spirit part of their rations. I am happy also to when the invasion of Bonaparte threatened Eng. the birds are in an unfledged state, the Grouse are observe, that a disposition has been constantly mani. driven from this favorite abode, to seek shelter in fested by the officers, to secure to their inferiors the land, may be cited as one :— other and more retired spots among the mountains. enjoyment of every right they can justly claim—as As far as the interests of freedom are concerned, Year after year has this unhallowed persecution well as to allow them every comfort and pleasure the the most important, by far, of sublunary interests, of the Grouse been carried on, until the species has service will admit of." you, my countrymen, stand in the capacity of the almost exterminated from the state. Of what satisU. S. Ship Falmouth, Callao, Jan, 16th. federal representatives of the human race; for with faction can it be to a man who claims the character SIR-I have the honor to inform you, that a reyou it is to determine (under God) in what condition of a sportsman, to destroy in numbers birds so port reached me hern on the 10th inst. of the detenthe latest posterity shall be born; their fortunes are young as to be useless for the table, and possessing tion of the American brig Anawan, Capt. Palmer, entrusted to your care, and on your conduct at this so little energy and power to fly, that an ordinary by the convicts placed upon the Island of Juan Fermoment depends the color and complexion of their missile would answer the purpose to kill them as nandez by the Chilian Government. I made imme. destiny. If liberty, after being extinguished on the well as the gun ; and that, too, so early in the season, diate preparations to go in pursuit of her, and was continent, is suffered to expire here, whence is it ev that the heat creates putrefaction, and renders them on the eve of sailing, when the Anawan arrived here. er to emerge in the midst of that thick night that unfit to bring home, and our soi disant sportsmen Captain Palmer stated that he touched at Jurn Fer will invest it? It remains with you then to decide have no other evidence of their success, than the nandez in the latter part of December, for refreshwhether that freedom, at whose voice the kingdoms boasting which usually is so strong a feature in the ments, and having landed himself, found that the of Europe awoke from the sleep of ages, to run a characters of such persons? Is it not more praise. guards stationed there had revolted, and were under career of virtuous emulation in every thing great worthy to bring down, in sportsmanlike manner, the direction of several Chilian Officers, who had and good; the freedom which dispelled the mists of one full gonwn bird, powerful on the wing, in Octo-been exiled there by their Government, for political superstition, and invited the nation to behold their ber, than a score of young, squeaking birds, unable offences: he was immediately seized by them, and God; whose magic touch kindled the rays of genius, even to top scrub oaks, for want of feathers and compelled to order his vessel into the harbor, when the enthusiasm of poetry and the flame of eloquence; strength to support them? 108 officers, soldiers and convicts embarked, and the freedon which poured into our laps opulence and Foxes. In East Jersey, they are yet hunted in proceeded to sea, with the intention of landing arts, and embellished life with innumerable institu- the laudible, old fashioned style, on horseback; but some where near Conception, but after being a few tions and improvements, till it became a theatre of in the wertern part of the state, this appears, of late days at sea, changed their intention, ran to leeward, wonders; it is for you to decide whether this free. years, to be relinquished altogether; more, perhaps, and landed at Copiapo, a small place near Coquimbo. dom shall yet survive, or be covered with a funeral from the difficult land to ridge over, being generally They were divided into two Military Companies, pall, and wrapped in eternal gloom. It is not ne- covered with thickets and brushwood. And it is well armed, and landed with the intention of revolu essary to await your determination. In the soliei- only towards the holydays, that here and there a few tionizing the country. I shall sail to morrow for that tude you feel to approve yourselves worthy of suc neighbors congregate for a fox bunt, with horses, part of the coast, touching first at Valparaiso. Cap a trust, every thought of what is afflicting in warfare, dogs, guns, &c. and altogether in a most unsports- tain Palmer states that the damage done his vessel every apprehension of danger must vanish, and you manlike way of hunting. The gunners, however, was trifling, the object of those people was only to are impatient to mingle in the battle of the civilized at Cape May, appear to have a mode adapted pecu- get a passage to the Main. world. Go then, ye defenders of your country, ac- liarly to their neighborhood, of hunting "Sly Rey. The Dolphin arrived here on the 14th, all well, from companied with every auspicious omen; advance nard," which is chiefly on small islands, situated on her cruize to leeward. Capt. Long fell in with an Enwith alacrity into the field, where God himself mus. the sea-side, and separated considerably from the glish whale boat, having seven men on board who had ters the hosts of war. Religion is too much inter- main land. On some of these islands, the Foxes are deserted from the ship Sussex of London-to prevent ested in you success not to lend you her aid; she iu great abundance, for hither they resort for the va. their committing any depredations upon the sea, he will shed over this enterprize her selectest influence. riety of food which may at all times be found along brought them in. I have directed him to deliver them While you are engaged in the field many will repair the margin of the sea, such as crabs, muscles, clams, to the commander of the British squadron. I have the to the closet-many to the sanctuary; and the faith-gull's eggs, young birds &c., and, as the covering honor to be, very respectfully, &c. FRAN. H. GREGORY, ful of every name will employ that prayer which has consists of high grass, weeds and species of bush Master Commandant. power with God; the feeble hands which are une-common to those islands, and being altogether unin. qual to any other weapon will grasp the sword of habited, the Foxes propagate in numbers here, and Scc'y of the Navy, Washington. the spirit; and 'from myriads of humble, contrite at particular seasons afford fine sport to the inhabithearts the voice intercession, supplication, and weep-tants along the sea shore. The thickest cover grows MORE INDIAN TREATIES.-The official paper coning will mingle in its ascent to heaven with the on a ridge in the centre of these islands, from which, tains another treaty with the band of Wyandots in shouts of battle and the shock of arms. to the water's edge, and where the tide ebbs and Ohio, for the cession of their tract of sixteen thouThis breathes the very soul of spirit-stirring elo- flows, forms a clear spaco. Consequently, when a sand acres of land, at the price of $1 25 per acre. Hon. L. WOODBURY, HOME AFFAIRS. Mr. Kemble gave the reasons why the opponents noon Sessions, for the reading of minutes, present. of the bill declined discussion. It would consume ing petitions, and receiving reports of Committees, the time of the House without changing any mem. which was adopted. ber's vote. Mr. Hammond spoke in favor of the bill. The House went again in committee upon the bill to construct the Chenango canal. LEGISLATURE OF NEW-YORK. Monday, April 9.-IN SENATE. Mr. Van Duzer spoke eloquently in favor of the Petitions presented, &c.-By Mr. Maynard, of Wm. A. Duer and others, for the adoption of meas bill, and the Speaker followed on the same side. On the question of granting leave to sit again, ures to colonize the free blacks of this state on the Mr. Granger then took the floor. He expressed coast of Africa, which was read, and referred to the select committee to whom had been referred the his astonishment, that a question of vital import to Mr. Bishop demanded the ayes and noes, whereupon memorial of the colonization society on the same our people and our state, was to be settled, if not in Mr. Juliand moved an adjournment, upon which the darkness of midnight, at least with the silence of motion Mr. Barker called for the ayes and noessubjectthe tomb. 1 Of Chautauque county bank, for an investment of the bank fund, and against an increase of the salary of the bank commissioners. Report.-Against the bill from the Assembly ap propriating $1,000 for the purpose of publishing a manual on the best mode of cultivating the mulberry tree, and manufacturing silk. The committee rose and reported. Literature. A number of local bills were ordered to a third reading. Bills passed.-To revive and continue the act to enable resident aliens to hold and convey real estate. To alter the map of the city of New York, by laying out a new street in the 12th ward. The clerk was ordered to procure copies of Wil. The committee again entered upon the consider-liams' Annual Register for the use of the Senate. ation of the bill to levy on annual tax for two years. Mr. Edinonds presented several memorials of the Mr. Maynard's substitute under consideration. ayes 58, noes 57. Wednesday, April 11.-IN SENATE. Adjournment.-A concurrent resolution was reIN SENATE-Tuesday, April 10. The Assembly sent a resolution for concurrence ceived from the Assembly for an adjournment of the authorizing the Secretary of state to furnish the Legislature on Tuesday the 24th inst.,at 12 o'clock. Mr. Beardsley moved that the consideration of New York Lyceum Society annually with the Legis. lative documents. Referred to the committee on the resolution be postponed until Monday next, which was carried, 15 rising in favor. Evening Session. The bill to revive the act to incorporate the Flushing steamboat company, having been read the third time, its passage was opposed. The resolution from the Assembly directing copies New York Society Library, and to all the incorpoMr. Dodge proceeded to address the committee comb manufacturers, against the manufacture of of the journals and documents to be furnished to the A discussion ensued as to the reference of these rated Atheneums in the State, was read the third against the bill. He assumed the ground that the combs in the State Prisons. canal would pay a tax, because it was a tax on benpetitiens: The motion to refer to the cominittee on time and laid on the table. The Tax Bill.-The Committee of the Whole efits received, and received too from the whole peo-prisons finally prevailed, which renders it certain ple. He contended that a direct tax should never be resorted to so long as any other means could be that nothing will be done in favor of the petitioners, took up the bill to provide for the assessment and Bills passed. To amend the act incorporating the collection of an annual tax for three years, for the constitution, so that the salt and auction duties be found; because it was peculiarly oppressive to the middling classes, the farmers and the mechanics. Hallet's Cove Rail-way. To incorporate the Niaga. use of this state; and the resolution to amend the He did not mean that the tolls on the canals should ra River Hydraulic Manufacturing Company. The committee of the whole again entered upon diverted from the canal to the general fund, after the be kept so high after the debt was paid as to injure the consideration of the bill to impose a tax for two year 1835. Mr. Maynard's amendments being under consid. eration, the commerce; but it was absolutely necessary, that Mr. Maynard's substitute under consideration: Mr. Bronson addressed the committee upwards of a revenue should be derived from the canals in order to secure the fostering care of the Legislature over Mr. Beardsley proceeded to address the committee them. It was asked by the gentleman from the 8th, why we should tax Ohio and Michigan? I ask (said against the bill; he opposed the bill principally on an hour in favor of the bill. When Mr. B. concluby its friends, were wrong and vastly more impor. original bill, for the purpose of inserting Mr. May. nard's amendments or substitute, which was car. Mr. D.,) why not tax them? Our canal has doubled the ground that the principles which had been set up ded, the question was taken on striking out all the the value of their real estate; have they then any tant than the bill itself. right to complain of our tolls? Mr. B. proceeded to show the right of the State ried. On motion of Mr. Maynard, the two last sections He believed the general fund, if it possessed all to derive revenue from the canals, and the equity of its doing so. Mr. Beardsley occupied the floor about of the substitute were strciken out as unnecessary; that was due it from the canals, would now be abun. when the two first sections were adopted, and the dantly sufficient for the support of the Government. He said the litle altered so as to read "an act for the suppert of Therefore, the propositions to levy a tax was nothMr. Tracy then took the floor, ing more or less than a tax for the benefit of the number of vacant seats admonished him that this the government of this state," when the committee Mr. Tracy moved to amend the report of the comcanals. But he had no symyathy for the general discussion had become wearisome; but a necessity rose and reported the bill to the Senate. fund, the sooner it was gone, the sooner the lewas imposed upon him to reply to some things years. an hour. west. He took and illustrated the gislature would be likely to be honest. It always which had been advanced by the various gentlemen.mittee of the whole, by striking out all after the enbad, and always would excite the cupidity of indi- If the question was between a tax and borrowing, acting clause of the bill, and inserting the original viduals. He adverted to the $100.000 appropriation he contended that public opinion was in favor of bill for the assessment and collection of a tax. This for the botanic garden-the $1,000 for the mad dog the tax, however ingenuity might cover up the pro. motion was lost, ayes 5, noes 18. The report was then agreed to, and the bill or. cure-and Ellis's improved rifles. ject of borrowing. Bank Fund. The committee of the whole took Sir, (said Mr. D.) do you suppose these appropriations would have been made, if it had been drawn ground, that indirect taxation was always more un- dered engrossed for a third reading. equal than direct. He next exhibited the operation directly from the people? If they had been so made, of tolls on the canals towards the farmers of the up the bill to provide for the investiment of the mo those making them would not have been returned To say that the canals should be taxed for neys belonging to the Bank Fund, in the Five per revenue after they have paid back all the State has Cent. Stock issued to satisfy the claim of Mr. Astor The fifth section increases the salaries of the to the legislature. To He then proceeded to prove that the canals were loaned them, with interest, is as preposterous as to pledged to the state for revenue, by quotations from say, that because one man had loaned another mo. Bank Commissioners to $2000 per annum. the Governor's message, from the reports of legisla. ney on a mortgage of his farm; therefore, the man this an amendment was proposed by Mr. Beardsley, tive committees, &c. from 1817 to, 1825. He con loaning the money, had a right to impose an eternal requiring the assent of all the Banks contributing cluded his remarks by a forcible effort to show that a tax upon the borrower, even after his money had been to the Fund, before the increase should take effect. moderate rate of tolls would not in the least injure, refunded. Again; he admitted the State had the po The amendment was adopted, as was also the sec. but rather benefit the commerce of the canals. Mr. litical power to raise revenue from the Erie Canal; The committee rose and reported their agreement D. spoke about an hour and a half. Mr. Maynard said, the doctrines which had been He admitted the state owned the canal; so it owned to the bill, when Mr. Tracy moved to amend the rediscussed on this bill, though not immediately con- the Hndson and Mohawk rivers, and a number of port by striking out the 5th section, which increases nected with it, were highly important to the interests lakes; but did she own them in that kind of nonde. the salaries of the bank commissioners, but before of the State; and doctrines, the settlement of which script character of an individual and a public body the question was taken, the Senate adjourned to half IN ASSEMBLY. involved vast consequences, and which must be setDid she own them for the purpose of oppress. past 5 oclock this evening.tled; and this furnished him with a sufficient excuse Chenango Canal.-Mr. Bishop called for the thought not. for again troubling the committee. He had laid ng one section, for the benefit of another? down the unequivocal doctrine, without any excopMr. T. spoke upwards of an hour and a half, question on granting leave to the committee of the tions, that the canals were the property of the State and till the hour of adjournment, when the cam. whole to sit again on this bill, which after some And he read an extract from the constitution, demittee rose and reported, and the Senate adjourned. debate, was decided in the affirmative-ayes 54, claring the canals to be forever the property of the State. Here, said Mr. M., is the title of the State, and let those who executed it, come into court and but that they had a right to do so, he denied totally. too? He tion. noes 49. IN ASSEMBLY. A committee of the whole, took up the bill from The resolution for an adjournment was called up. Mr. Patterson moved to fill the blank with the the Senate, to provide for the construction of the deny their own deed if they can. And will it be con- 30th inst. He thought the great amount of unfinish. Chenango canal. When the question was taken tended that the State has no right to raise revenue ed business would not admit of an earlier adjourn. on the first section, and lost, 58 to 60-when the When the committee rose from its own property? and reported, and the Senate adjourned. IN ASSEMBLY. A bill was reported to incorporate the Eastern Dispensary of the city of New York. The committee of the whole, resumed the consid. eration of the bill for the construction of the Che. nango canal. Mr. Ely addressed the committee in favor of the bill. He deprecated, in a becoming spirit, the retusal of gentlemen to meet this question by argument, upon the floor, and the out door influence, by which the enemies of the work sought to defeat the bill. ment. Mr. Nicholas said he doubted not but that all the usefull labors of the House might terminate by the The motion for the 30th was rejected by a desi. committee rose and reported. Mr. Juliand then moved so to amend the report of he committee as to restore the section stricken out by the committee; which was decided in the negative,ayu 56, noes 64. The question then recurring on agreeing with the report of the committee, it was decided in the affirmaive, aye 65, noes 55. Mr. R. mer moved to amend the report of the comnittee by striking out the enacting clause. The moA resolution for an afternoon Session (at 4 o'-on prevailed, ayes 64, noes 56. clock) was adopted. The question then recurring on agreeing with the The bill extending the New York coal company committee in their report as amended, it was decided in the affirmative, withont a count. So the bill w charter, was finally passed. Mr. Granger offered a resolution directing after-rejected. IN SENATE. Thursday, April 12th. whom was referred the petition of the State Coloni- the revenues to be derived from duties on sales at A petition of 600 merchants of the city of New zation Society, reported a number of resolutions auction, and on manufacture of salt." It also pledges such tolls as may be imposed upon York, in favor of the bill to incorporate the Leather approving the objects of the society, and recommendManufacturers' Bank, against which the Bank coming it to the favor and patronage of the people, all the canals of this state, not required for the pay. mittee of the Senate had reported, was presented. which were adopted and sent to the Assembly for ment of the debt incurred for the construction of the Erie and Champlain canals, for the payment The bill for the support of the government of the concurrence. State was passed. The Assembly sent a resolution for concurrence of the cost of construction of other canals, for the The resolution to amend the constitution so as to that the clerks of the Senate and Asseinbly procure further prosecution of internal improvements, and give the election of mayor in the city of New York two copies of Col Trumbull's painting, one for the for the promotion of education. to the people, was read the third time and carried, Senate and one for the Assembly chamber. Laid on yeas 23, noes 1. Mr. M'Lean voted in the negative. the table. The bill to revive the charter of the Flushing Steamboat company, was again considered. Mr. M'Donald again opposed the bill. The first portion of Mr. Edmond's substitute was as follows: Bills passed.-To investigate the safety fund and "The duties on the manufacture of salt, an estabincrease the salary of the Bank Commissioners. lished by the act of April 1817, or as hereafter esTo incorporate the following Rail-road compa-tablished by any ainendment to the constitution, and Mr. Sherman explained. The gentlemen from nies, New York and Albany; Buffalo and Aurora ;the duties on goods sold at auction as now establish. the second, (Mr. M'Donald,) said Mr. S., seems to Renssalaer and Saratoga; Saratoga and Fort Ed-ed, shall hereafter be and remain inviolably appro think me inconsistent, because I opposed the bill to ward; Albion and Tonawanda and the Warren priated and applied to the ordinary expenses of adincorporate the Westchester Steamboat company. county Rail-road company. ministering the government of this state; nor shall He wished to be consistent. This bill was to amend, To regulate the manner of proving the laws and the duties on the manufacture of salt aforesaid, nor not to grant, a charter. If it was to incorporate a ordinances of the city of N. York in courts of justico. the duties on goods sold at auction as established as new company, he would now oppose it. He was op. The committee of the whole passed the bill to in- aforesaid, be, at any time hereafter, reduced or di posed to all incorporations for objects which could corporate the Lake Champlain and Ogdensburgh verted from the aforesaid object." be effected by individual enterprize. This case he Rail-road company, and the bill to incorporate the Mr. Mayaard accepted the first branch of Mr. Ed. did not consider a violation of this principle. And Tonawanda Rail-road company; and took up the mond's substitute in lieu of his, and withdrew the he would inform his friend froin the second that a bill to incorporate the Leather Manufacturers' Bank second branch of his resolution, as did also Mr. Ed. monds his substitute for it. remonstrance had been got up in the first and second in the city of New York. districts, signed by 1500 against the Westchester Mr. Seward offered an amendment to strike out Mr. M'Donald said this remonstrance was from the first district, and confirmed the statement made by the gentleman from the first, that that district was opposed to this kind of incorporations, and was therefore a sufficient argument against the bill. The bill was lost-ayes 20, noes'6. The committee of the whole passed the bill to incorporate the New York and Albany Rail-road Company. The bill to incorporate the Society of Mechanics Mr. Edmonds moved to amend the resolution so as to except from the auction duties the amount of $33,500 now appropriated by the constitution to specific objects in the city of New York. A motion was made, by Mr. Edmonds, to amend the resolution by adding to it the following: "Until the full and complete payment of the debt created for the construction of the Erie and Cham. plain calals." After some further remarks, the committee rose and reported and the Senate adjourned. IN ASSEMBLY. Onmotion of Mr. Granger, resolved that after he day, motions, resolutions, and notices be added to this siness of the afternoon session. The house concurred with the Senate in their The House then proceeded to appoint by ballot two members of the joint committee to examine the The same committee also passed the bill to incor-accounts of the Treasurer. Upon counting the balporate the Black River Company. The last men- lots, fifty five votes being necessary to a choice, only tioned bill incorporates a company to construct a one gentleman (Mr. Litchfield) was chosen. On the Rail-road from the Erie canal to Roine, or at some 2d ballot, only a plurality being required by a rule mendments to the bills to incorporate the Black Ripoint between that and Herkimer, to the High Falls of the House, Mr. Remer was declared to be chosen. of the Black river; and to improve the navigation | ver company, the Chemung canal company, declaring Saturday, April 14.-IN SENATE. of that river from the High Falls to Carthage.] the mode of proving the ordinances of the Common The Senate concurred in the resolution of the Council of the city of New York, to incorporate the Mr. Tracy then called for the consideration of his motion, yesterday laid on the table, to strike Assembly, for appointing a joint committee of three Warren county Rail-road company, the New York to examine the Treasurer's accounts, and appointed, and Albany Rail-road company, the New York Fire by ballot, Mr. McLean to be of the committee on losurance company, the Albion and Tonewanda Railthe Safety Fund, which increases the salary of the the part of the Senate. The vote stood, for Mr. road company, the Saratoga and Fort Edward RailMr. Sherman was in favor of the bill, because he McLean 20, Mr. Fuller 4, Mr. Maynard 2, blank 1. road company, the Lake Champlain and Ogdensburgh On motion of Mr. Maynard, the resolution to a. Rail-road company, to extend the charter of the Bauk thought it important; and he was in favor of Mr.mend the constitution in relation to the auction and of Orange county for a limited period, relative to pi Tracy's motion, because he wished the salary ques-salt duties, was made the special order of the day for lots in that part of East river called Hurl.Gate. tion disconnected from this bill and taken up separately. Mr. Beardsley opposed the motion, and it was lost-ayes 11, noes 14. out the 5th section of the bill for the investment of Bank Commissioners. IN ASSEMBLY. The Treasurer of the Albany Savings Bank report ed. Bills read a third time and passed-For the appointment of a Measurer General of Grain in the city of New-York-laid on the table. Relating to the Charter of the Clinton Manufactur ing Society. Amending the New-York Lien Law. To incorporate the West Point and Cornwell Turn pike Company. IN SENATE.--Thursday, 12th-Afternoon Session. The committee of the whole took up the bill to incorporate the New York and Erie Rail-road compa ny. [Authorizes the company to construct their Road from the city of New York, or at some point in its vicinity, through the southern tier of counties, by the way of Owego, and from thence, by the valJeys of the Susquehanna and Chemung rivers, to the shore of Lake Erie.] to-day. Bills read a third time and passed: To incorporate the Lake Champlain and Ogdens. The New York Fire Insurance Company, ayes 29. To amend the charter of the Bank of Chenango, ayes 29. To amend the charter of the Hudson River Bank, ayes 27, noes 2. [Increases the capital stack from $100,000 to $150,000.] To incorporate the Schenectady Bank, ayes 28, To incorporate the Bank of Rome, ayes 28, noes 1. To incorporate the American Insurance Company The question on concurring with the Senate in their amendments to the bill to incoporate the Little-Falls manufacturing company, the Washington county insurance company, and the American Fire insurance Company in the city of New York, were laid on the table. On motion of Mr. Maxwell, resolved, that the general and special orders be added to the business of the afternoon session. TWENTY-SECOND CONGRESS--1st SESSION. Wednesday, April 11. In the Senate, the bill supplementary to the acts for the relief of the officers and soldiers of the Rev. oiution, was taken up, snd some discussion took place upon the amendments, which extend its provis. ions to the officers and soldiers who served in the In. dian wars, after the Revolution. The bill was laid on the table at one o'clock, for the purpose of taking up the unfinished business of Tuesday-the General Appropriation bill. Mr. Holmes concluded his speech on this bill, and the amendments of the bill reported from the committee on finance, were then To amend the charter of the Schoharie mutual considered, and several of them disposed of. insurance company, ayes 27. In the House of Representatives, Mr. Storrs reTo amend the charter of the Clinton Fire In-sumed his remarks in opposition to the Report of the surance Company of the city of New York, ayes committee on the judiciary, asking to be discharged twenty-seven. from the further consideration of the charges made Several amendments were adopted. The most im. Concerning pilots in the channel of the East river, against the collector of customs for the port of Wis. portant were, to fix the capital, to $10,000,000, in commonly called Hell-gate. casset. Before he concluded, the hour allotted to stead of $6,000,000, with liberty to increase it; to To amend the act to provide for sick and disabled the discussion expired. The several bills in relation require $5 instead of $2 to be paid on each share of seameu. to the District of Columbia, reported to the House $100 each: to strike out the 6th section, which al- The bills to incorporate the Tonawanda Railroad from the committee of the whole, on Tuesday were lowed the company to loan moneys and secure its Company, to incorporate the Leather Manufactar- taken up and laid on the table. The House refused re-payment by a mortgage on their road and the reve-er's Bank, to incorporate the Westpoint and Corn. again to consider in committee of the whole, the nnes to be derived from it, and reserving to the state wall Turnpike Company, were laid on the table. bill to incorporate the trustees of the Methodist the right to take the road after ten and within fif. The Senate then resolved itself into a committee Protestant Church of Georgetown. Various bills roteen years after its completion, upon paying the cost of the whole, on the resolution moved by Mr. May lating to the District of Columbia, were considered and 14 per cent. interest. nard, proposing so to amend the constitution, that in committee of the whole. Considerable discussion the duties on salt and sales at auction be diverted took place on the bill from the Senate to alter the from the canal to the general fund, after the year draw in the bridge over the Potomac, between Wash. 1835. ington and Alexandria. Mr. Doddridge, from the com. Mr. Maynard's resolution was as follows:- mittee on the District of Columbia, offered an ainend. "After the first of January, 1835, the legislature ment proposing to purchase the interest of the preMr. Tallmadge from the select committee to may transfer from the canal fund to the general fund sent bridge company, and to rebuild the bridge free The committee passed the bill, when the committee rose and reported. The report was then agreed to, and the bill order. ed to a third reading. Adjourned to seven o'clock. Friday, April 13. 1 268 AMERICAN RAIL-ROAD JOURNAL. "Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That the tack had been made on a member for words spoken of toll, which was eventually agreed to, yeas 65,| -the bills were amount of notes, drafts, or checks, issued by the said in debate; but, as he believed such an attack to be corporation, for the purpose of circulation as curren- a great violation of their privileges, he proposed nays 44. The committee then roseoccasions he alluded to, and would therefore move reported, and the House adjourned. In the Senate, on Thursday, the Vice-President cy, shall not exceed the amount of 15 millions of to follow the course adopted by the House on the Resolved, That the Speaker do issue his warrant, Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That in con- the following resolution, viz: presented the memorial of the Master Command-dollars, in circulation at any one time. ants of the Navy, praying an increase of pay. Mr. Dallas presented the memorial of the Philadelphia sideration of the privilege of issuing such notes for Board of Health, praying the establishment of Qua circulation, the President, Directors, and company, directed to the Sergeant at Arms attending the Heuse, rantine Jurisdiction, in Delaware Bay, for the pur of said Bank shall pay to the United States, out of commanding him to take into custody, whereA warm discussion took place on this resolution, pose of preventing the introduction of Cholera and the corporate funds thereof, on the 3d day of March, ever to be found, the body of Samuel Houston, other infectious diseases; and it was referred to the 1837, and on the same day of each year thereafter, and the same, in his custody, to keep, subject to Committee on Commerce. The appropriation bill during the continuance of the charter, the sum of the further order and discretion of this House. Mr. Jenifer, Mr. Coulter, and Mr. Speight. The was taken up, and many amendments were discussed five hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars, being "That a select committee be appointed, to whom and agreed to. Mr. Clay moved to amend the bill equal to 3 1 2 per cent. per annum on the amount the principal speakers being Mr. Vance, Mr. Polk, Sec. 10. And be it further enacted, That the latter gentleman offered the following substitute :~by striking out the sum appropriated for the outfit of circulation, so authorized. and salary of a Chargé de Affaires to Gautemala. On this motion a long discussion took place, and; notes issued by said corporation shall be receivable, Bank in Philadelphia, and at the several offices of William Stanberry, a member of this House from the the question being taken by yeas and nays, it was in all cases, for debts due the corporation, at the shall be referred the communication of the honorable decided in the negative-ayes 8, nays 30. steps as will insure a thorough investigation of the In the House of Representatives, the bill for the discount and deposit respectively, without any refe-State of Ohio, in relation to an assault committed Mr. Doddridge said, the debate was assuming an establishment of a Military Board for the adminis.rence to the office at which said notes may have on him by Samuel Houston, with power to take such Sec. 11. And be it further enacted, That the transaction." tration and government of the Ordnance Depart-been made payable. millions of aspect so derogatory to the character of the House, that, with a view to check it, he would move the ment, was read a second time and ordered to be en. grossed for a third eading. Mr. Storrs concluded amount of debts due to said corporation, shall at dollars." The question was then taken on Mr. D.'s motion his remarks in opposition to the report of the Com- no time exceed the amount of The subject of the charge against the Collector previous question. mittee on the Judiciary, on the subject of the charges The debate was further continued by Messrs. alleged agrinst the Cellector of the port of Wiscas Bet. Mr. Kennon of Ohio, spoke in favor of the of the port of Wiscasset again coming up, Mr. Ken. Davis, of Mass., Foster, and E. Everett, in favor of report, until the expiration of the hour. An ineffec-non, of Ohio, concluded his remarks upon it, and and negatived-ayes 58. tual attempt was made to take up the bill making Mr. Jarvis, of Maine, took the floor; but the hour appropriations for certain internal improvements for of one having arrived, the House proceeded to the Drayton, Ellsworth, Dickson, of N. Y., Burgess, A report was made by the Committee of Elec. the resolution, and by Messrs. Patton and Beards. the year 1832. The general Pension Bill was then orders of the day. considered in Committee of the Whole, Mr. Carson in the chair. Mr. Johnson, of Virginia, addressed tion, concluding with a resolution declaring the ley in favor of the amendment; when a motion by the committee at length in opposition to the general seat of C. C. Johnston, a Representative from Vir. Mr. Wickliffe for the previous question prevailed, principles of the bill. Various amendments were ginia, to be vacant by reason of irregularity in con- ayes 106, nays 64; and the question on Mr. Vance's All the bills pertaining to matters within the Dis--Nays 25, as follows-Messrs. Beardsley, Boon, Buafterwards proposed and discussed, and the commit- ducting the election; which report was committed. resolution decided by the following vote: Yeas 145, tee, at nearly 6 o'clock, rose, reported the bill to the Lewis, Lyon, Mann, Mardis, T. R. Mitchell, Patten, be engrossed, were severally passed, and sent to land, Horn, Jarvis, Jewett, Cave Johnson, Lecompte, House with sundry amendments, which were order.trict of Columbia, which were yesterday ordered to cher, Clay, Connor, Fitzgerald, Harper, Hawes, Holthe Senate for concurrence. son-25. ed to be printed, when the House adjourned. The House then went into committee on various Pierson, Polk, Speight, Standifer, and W. Thompprivate bills, with which it was occupied for the remainder of the day. [From the National Intelligencer.] Saturday, April 14. The Senate was principally occupied in Execu. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The warrant was immediately issued to the Sergeant at Arms to apprehend Gov. Houston, who, it is expected, will be brought up on Monday. Monday April 16. In the Senate, the Chair communicated a repo Speaker of the House of Representatives. and the remainder to the several twenty four States, The reading being called for, the letter was read cent. to the several States in which the lands lie, according to their federal population. The bill was read, and on the question of ordering it to a second reading, Mr. Benton spoke in opposition to the bill. SIR, I was waylaid in the street near to my Mr. Smith moved to lay the bill on the table with a Mr. Chambers moved the printing of boarding house last night about 8 o'clock, and at- view to take up the appropriation bill, which was It was contended on one side that the appropria- tacked, knocked down by a bludgeon, and severely agreed to. In the House of Representatives, Mr. Plummer tion would be giving a legislative sanction to the bruised and wounded by Samuel Houston, late of 5,000 extra copies of the report, which, after a long appointment of a Minister during the recess of Con. Tennessee, for words spoken in my place, in the debate, was agreed to by a vote of 26 to 19. Before he frem the further consideration of the charges against giess, and that, if a contingency should arise in House of Representatives, by reason of which I am which it would be necessary to appoint a Minister, coufined to my bed, and unable to discharge my du- addressed the House in favor of the report of the there was a contingent fund, which was sufficient ties in the House, and attend to the interest of iny Committee on the Judiciary, asking to be discharged I communicate this information to you and request the collector of the port of Wiscasset. for the payment of the outfit. It was on the other constituents. to proceed to the orders of the day. The Speaker WILLIAM STANBERRY, side contended that the contingent fund could not be properly applied to this objeet, and that a refusal that you will lay it before the House. Very respect had concluded his remarks, he gave way to a motion Member of the H. of R. from Ohio. informed the House that the writ which was direct. ed under its authority to the Sergeant-at-Arms, collito make the appropriation would be received as a fully, yours, APRIL 14th, 1832. suggestion that the Senate did not wish that a MiThe Speaker, after a long pause, in which the manding him to take into custody the body of Samther order of the House, had been duly executed, nister should be sent to France. The question be. ing put, there appeared ayes 21, noes 21. The Vice House from the contents of the letter, asked,President giving his vote in the affirmative, the greatest sensation seemed to prevail throughout the uel Houston, and keep the same, subject to the furtion directing a copy of the charges made by Mr. Mr. Clay then moved to strike out the provision What disposition do the House wish to make upon &c. Mr. Davis, of Massachusetts, offered a resolu. latter be brought to the bar of the House on Thurs. Mr. T. Hall moved that it be referred to the Stanberry to be furnished Mr. Houston, and that the for a Minister to Belgium, on the ground that the this communication ? mission was not necessary, and, as the appointment Mr. Vance said, he had examined into the sub-day next, to answer to said charges. Mr. Mitchell, was not made, the Senate could not feel the same Committee on Privilege. embarrassment in voting as when the mission to Guatemala was under consideration. There was ject since he had heard of this occurrence, and of South Carolina, proposed a substitute for the considerable discussion on this motion, and a strong could find but two precedents-one so early as resolution, directing that General Houston be disdiversity of opinion concerning the necessity of the 1795-the case of Randall and Wilkin, when they charged from custody. A desultory discussion ensu mission. The subject was not discussed, purely had offered a bribe to members of the House for the ed, in which Messrs. Hawkes, Wickliffe, Doddridge, owing to the fact that the nomination is pending in purpose of getting the vote and support of members Drayton, Fitzgerald, Arnold and Root participated. the Senate, and the information possessed by that for a large tract of land. On that occasion, the Mr. Mitchell eventually withdrew his amendment. body in reference to it, is for the present sealed course followed by the House, when it was brought to Mr. Davis, of Massachusetts, then modified his res There was no decision on the question, and it was their notice was, that a resolution was offered, direct- olution so as to cause the defendant, Houston, to be agreed that the Senate should sit on Saturday, for ing the Speaker to issue his warrant to the Sergeant brought immediately before the House. Mr. Speight the exclusive purpose of acting on this particular no- at Arms to apprehend the individuals. The other offered an amendment regulating the mode of pro. was a more recent case: that of Mr. Anderson, ceeding in the case, which after various suggestions, mination so as to disembarrass the question. amendment was carried. After some further In the House of Representatives, Mr. Appleton, which was doubtless in the recollection of many was withdrawn by the mover. ed by Mr. Davis, and thus modified the resolution Robbery. The store of Schermerhorn, Banker & merce and resources of the country, for the use of was adopted. Gen. Houston was then introduced Co. No. 243 Water street, was entered on Monday the government, the more effectually to enable it to into the House by the Sergeant-at-Arms, and was night, about 9 o'clock, by George Burton, by forcing form an efficient system of finance; their inquiries shown to a seat on the floor in front of the Speak. the cellar door. By the vigilance of the watchmen on were particularly directed to the state of trade for er's Chair. The Speaker informed him in substance, the station, the fellow was discovered, and caught in five years preceding the revolution, and five years the store. This same Burton broke into the store subsequent to that event, and to the probable prothat he had been ordered into custody upon a complaint made by William Stanberry, a member of the about three weeks ago, and stole from it a considereHouse, on oath, of having assaulted and beaten him ble amount of goods-his arrest led to the discovery of the property.. for words spoken in debate in his place in the House -that if he desired the assistance of counsel, the GUATEMALA, OR CENTRAL AMERICA.—In the Washattendance of witnesses in his behalf, or if he wished for further time to prepare for his detence-he ington Globe we find the annexed paper, which we would signi y his wishes and the House would take republish, supposing it to be authentic, and that there them into consideration. Gen. Houston replied that fore it may be useful :— he did not wish the assistance of counsel-that he did require the testimony of witnesses in his behalf gress which it might be expected to make for the future. The result of this inquiry demonstrated, that for several years previous to their declaration of independence, the trade, owing to the confusion arising from political events and the oppressive monopolies of the mother country, was inconsiderable; in the same number of years had doubled; and they but that, from the independence to 1825, the trade add, that, "in order to calculate the progress it The Republic of Central America has not only ta- may mako for the future, it is only necessary to that he had been but at at that moment informed ken our constitution as the model upon which she raise the veil from the grand picture which presents of the nature of the charges against him-that the has framed her political system, but with an enlight- itself to the world, of a country possessing in its subject was of great importance and involved the lib. ened judgment, which is highly creditable to her bosom the richest elements of commercial produc erty of an Americam citizen-and that he would be statesmen, it is understood, that she has ingrafted tions, with its own government, with its liberal instiprepared in 24 hours and be ready to proceed to tri into her code of laws, such parts of Mr. Livingston's tutions, and with a general desire of applying itself al on the charges. Gen. Houston then withdrew in criminal code as are applicable to her situation; and to those useful labors by which the commerce of naThe Speaker such has been the liberality and good feeling mani-tions has always flourished." They remark that custody of the Sergeant-at-Arms. stated the answer of Gen. Houston to the House.feated by that government, that it has, by a public their commerce with Spain consisted almost entirely Mr. Davis, of Massachusetts, offered a resolution decree, directed that a new state or province should in their two staple articles, of indigo and cochineal : for the appointment of a committee of Privileges, bear the name of the enlightened jurist whose crim- of the former they used to export at one time 8,500 to consist of seven members, to prescribe the mode inal code forms so prominent a feature in the social tiorces, to the value of $2,000,000 annually, taking in exchange the goods of the Peninsula,-it being of proceeding on the trial, which was agreed to, institutions of the nation which has adopted it. A single glance at the map of the American con- so regulated that the import of the goods from when the House adjourned. inent, will show the highly advantageous geogra Spain should not be allowed to exceed the value of Tuesday, April 17. ́. phical position of the republic of Central Ame- the indigo or other articles imported. In the five In the Senate, Mr. Webster gave notice that he rica, to enjoy an extensive and lucrative commerce. years previous to the independence, these exports would on Thursday (to-day) call up the Apportion- Lying between the Colombian and Mexican repub- were reduced to the rate of $1,000,000 annually, and lice, it is bathed on the east and west by the Atlan-in 1825 they had regained the maximum to which ment Bill, no matter who was absent or whe present. tic and Pacific Oceans, and may be considered the they had risen in their most flourishing times preThe general Appropriation Bill was then called up; centre of the vast commercial relations which alrea-vious to their independence, and the commissioners and a motion by Mr. Poindexter, to reduce the ap- dy exist, to a certain extent, and may hereafter be give it as their opinion that in the course of a short propriation for a minister to Colombia, (so as to re-opened, with these United States, and the nations of time the value of the export of indigo and cochineal Europe, Africa and Asia: “Its figure is nearly tri-alone would increase to more than five millions of quire his return,) was lost 20 to 21. The bill was angular, and it contains 16,740 square leagues, ce- dollars. then as amended reported to the House, and concur-vering an area greater than that of Peru or Chili The following cursory view of the staple branches red in; except as to the amendment adding $60,000 its soil is represented by all intelligent travelers, of commerce, and their value, taken from the official for the expenses of the U. S. Courts in the District who have explored the country, to present every va- Government papers, will give some idea of the exriety as to quality, altitude, and fruitfulness; and intent and importance of the commerce of Central of Columbia, which was negatived, 15 to 24. In the House of Representatives, a report from the different provinces or states, are to be found in America: exuberant abundance, all the productions of the fri the Committee on Public Lands, adverse to the re-gid, temperate, and torrid zones. The mountains of Central America, are a part of commendations of the Secretary of the Treasury in his Annual Report, was made by Mr. Wickliffe, ac the grand Cordilera, rising at Cape Horn, and pas. sing through Mexico into the centre of North Amercompanied by a resolution requiring the Secretary ica; from these mountains within the limits of the of the Treasury to obtain and report accurate in- Central Republic, flow down many noble streams, formation to the next Congress on the subject.- some of which empty into the Atlantic and others After some ordinary business, and agreeing upon nto the Pacific Oceans. Towards the north run the form of proceeding in the case of Samuel Hous the Polochie, the Golfo, the Montagna, the Ulua, the Leon, the Aguan, the Simones, the Platano, the ton, and ordering him to be brought up on Wednes- Pactrena, the Mosquitos, the Sanjuan, the Cameli. day at one o'clock, the House spent the remainder on and the Tinto. Towards the south run the Hur. of the day on the bill to enlarge Revolutionary pen. ista, the Tamala, the Acalapa, the Mecatoza, the Esclavos, the Paz, the Asonseniata, the Sempa, the Vieja, the Nicaragua, and the Nicoza, many of those rivers are fine, bold, deep streams, and some of them well adapted to the steam.boat navigation, which it is to be hoped, will be introduced, when the country becomes more settled, and its wealth and resources The President of the United States has recogni- more extensively developed. This highly favored zed Jean Germain Samuel Adams Dannery as Consul land s also ornamented by many beautiful lakes; caragua, (by which the water communication be. General ad interim, and Maurice d'Hauterive as Con. he Golfo Dolie of Honduras, and the lake of Nitween the two Oceans it supposed to be practicable,) sul ad interim for Philadelphia, of France. are most worthy of attention. The principal com. The Palladium FiRE INSURANCE COMPANY.-The mercial ports of Central America are, in the north, bill for incorporating this company, which has pas. Izaval, Omoa, Truxillo Sonjuan, and Mantinea, and sed both Houses, names as commissioners for the in the south, Nicoya Realijo, Conchagua, Acajutla distribution of the stock, William Gracie, Samuel and Libertad. It must be perceived that in Central America are Swartwout, John Stilwell, George P. Doughty, J. combined in an eminent degree the physical eleGreen Pearson, and George P. Rogers. The capital ments of national wealth and greatness, and nothing is to be Three Hundred Thousand Dollars. sions. ROBERT HIGGINS has been recognized by the President, as British Vice Consul for the State of Ala. bama. ORDER. No. 32. Head Quarters of the Army, Value of particular articles as stated in the Report of Do. of goods imported in exchange, Value of goods imported in exchange, Cocoa, $2,000,000 2,000,000 2,500,000 2,500,500 195,000 195,000 30,000 30,000 $1,000,000 22,000 10,000 3,000 500,000 do. do. do. do. do. 1,500,000 Pepper, Grain, Iron, Lead, Aggregate value of export of the above articles, Value of goods imported in exchange, 3,535,000 Making the total import and export trade of Guais wanted but the operation of those moral agencies temala, in 1825, sixteen millions five hundred and which conduce to their complete development; lo. twenty thousand dollars. Is not the rich and growcal circumstances, such as civil war, intestino dis- ing commerce of Central America worthy of the cord, the ignorance of the great mass of the people, special attention of the United States? and does not with a variety of other causes combined, may retard, our true interests dictate the sound policy of strengthWashington, April 9th, 1832.-Commanding Off for a time, a consummation so desirable; but may ening the bonds of mutual harmony, and encouragcers of Forts and Stations upon the sea coast, are in we not cherish the hope, that the spread of know- ing between the citizens of the two Republics a mu. pursuance of the act of Congress, approved February ledge, through the medium of an inshackled press, tual and beneficial commercial intercourse? With a 25th, 1799, respecting quarantines and health laws, the establishment of schools, the improvement of population of two millions of inhabitants; with a authorized and required faithfully to aid in the execu agriculture, the extension of commerce, and above territory of sixteen thousand seven hundred and tion of any quarantines or other restraints which may all, the powerful influence of free principles acting forty square leagues; with a fertile soil, producing be established by the health laws of any of the States, respecting any vessels arriving in, or bound to any upon the whole people, may yet enable, at no distant an exuberant abundance of all the rich productions port or district thereof, whether from a foreign port period, the Republic of Central America to take a of every clime, with inexhaustible mines of the preor place, or from a district within the United States: high and elevated rank in the scale of nations?cious metals: with her two seas-her numerous And such commanding officers are required to act in That this is by no means an unreasonable or vision ports-her noble rivers, and beautiful lakes ;-to conformity with such health laws and regulations as ary hope the facts which the writer is about to ex. what an elevated point of wealth, glory and pros. perity, may not the United States of Central Aineriare or may be established by the laws of the States, hibit will clearly demonstrate. In 1824, commissioners were appointed by the ca aspire, if union and harmony could control her within their respective precincts and commands. Congress of Central America, who were directed Government and animate her councils! RAYNAL to collect facts and draw up a report upon the com |