Jents so eminently promote the public good. The ment of their choice and of their high respect for Successful performance of such duties must, at all the man who has been called by the voluntary suf times, coas itute a sure claim to the gratitude of a frages of the people to preside over it destinies. In this visit, sir, our citizens discern your paternal generous people. This, Sir, is the arduous and honorable service, which is entrusted to you, by the solicitude to make yourself acquainted with the various sections of the country and the people, who Sensible bow greatly the national prosperity de inhabit them, and we are charged to assure you pends on the due administration of the government, that they have a deep interest in the progress and we recall to our recollection, with much satisfac-happy termination of your journey. citizens of the United States. tion, the numerous pledges of attachment to the We congratulate you, sir, upon the present peace-,, public interest furnished by the history of your ful state of our country, and that your administra past life. It is our earnest and confident hope that your administration, by perfecting our valuable institutions, and by uniting public sentiment, and wisely directing it to proper national objects, may fuifit the present happy anticipations, and thus es tablish on a firm basis your own and your country's happiness, honor and glory J MASON, in behalf of the “MR. CHAIRMAN, tion of the government commences under circumstances, so pleasant to yourself, and auspicious to them-and we assure you that our citizens have the fullest confidence, that the best interest of the peo ple will be promoted; and their prayers to heaven are, that, at some future period, when you shall retire from your present elevated situation, you may receive the acclamations of the whole people,,, Inhabitants of the town of Portsmouth.nade happy, under an administration marked for To James Monroe, President of the United States. fits wisdom, its mildness and spirit of conciliation. SIRI: behalf of the Society of Associated MeG. W. WALLINGSFORD, chanics and Manufacturers of the state New-Hampin behalf of the committee. shi. e, we ask lewe to present you their respectful The following (says the Boston Centinel) from salutations, and to express with unfeigned cordi an authentic source, is given as a correct report of ality the satisfaction they derive from the visit the answer of the president to the address: with which you are pleased to honor this metropolis. SIR-I ask you, and the gentlemen associated They are not unmindful that your numerous offi- with you, to communicate to the citizens of Kennecial avocations require your first attention, and bunk and its vicinity, my thanks for the friendly nus necessarily render your present tour through reception which they give me, and for those testithe country extremely arduous; consequently, the monies of respect which they are pleased to manitoo frequent recurrence of formal addresses may be. fest for the chief magistrate of the United Ssates. come irksome, and even paiaful; yet they have pre- Be pleased to assure them that, on this as well as sumed it not incompatible with duty or with the on other similar occasions, I am unable to express rules of propriety, to avail themselves of the pre-my emotions. To behold a free, an enlightened sent opportunity of expressing their public regard and a high minded people paying a spontaneous for the man in whom seven millions of people have tribute of respect and affection to the man who is reposed the highest degree of public confidence, elevated to the chief magistracy of a nation, is in and to whom they are indebted for the most im- itself an imposing spectacle. To that individual, such a scene, you may well believe must possess a portant services. We notice with peculiar satisfaction the attention character of peculiar and appropriate interest--I which the arts and manufactures of our country have never before been so much affected. have received from you, and view it as the harbin distinguished attentions, such unexpected effusions ger of increasing prosperity, and as a mean of per-of regard, as I experience from my fellow-citizens, petuating our independence. do indeed sink into my heart. They make ne Such Accept, sir, our sincere wishes for your future feel, if possible, a deeper sense of my obligations to health and happiness, and our assurances that no devote all my faculties to their service. portion of the community can feel a more lively It was my wish in the first instance, while on this interest in your personal welfare than do the Asso-tour to have devoted my attention exclusively to ciated Mechanics of New-Hampshire. Abner Greenleaf,\ committee. those public and national objects which I had in view. But finding that this arrangement did not comport with the feelings of my fellow-citizens, I relinquished it. Indeed, when I found a disposition John Burley Hill, so generally manifesting itself, to improve the ocDavid C. Foster, J casion for a personal interview of the people with (To both of these addresses the president made the citizen whom their voluntary suffrages had "suitable replies"-not yet received.] elevated to the highest office in their gift, and Leaving Portsmouth he was handsomely received through him to exhibit the homage which they feel at Kittery, York, Kennebunk, Wells and Saco.- for the government itself, and the high value which Arches of ever-greens, flags and music and caval- they entertain for its republican form, I cheerfully cades and cheering, were every where displayed. yielded to their wishes. Nor can I ever regret, that At Kennebunk, after refreshments, the chairman of I have thus afforded myself so many opportunities the committee of arrangements, in the presence of of seeing and feeling how much we are one people a vast crowd of citizens, delivered to him the fol-how strongly the ties, by which we are united, lowing do in fact bind us together; how much we possess, in reality, a community, not only of interest, but SIR-The committee designated by the inha-of sympathy and affection. I am the more led to bitants of Kennebunk and its vicinity bid your wel-make this remark because you are pleased to excome to Maine, and particularly that part of it in press a confident hope that a spirit of mutual conwhich they reside.-The novel spectacle of seeing ciliation may be one of the blessings which may among them the chief magistrate of the union, result from my administration.-This, indeed, would excites sensations of no ordinary class; and equally be an eminent blessing, and I pray it may be realized. vincive of their strong attachment to the govern-The United States are certainly the most enlighten ADDRESS: ed people on earth. We are rapidly advancing in mousiy bestowing upon their chief magistrate, in the road to national pre-eminence. Nothing but his progress through the country, the unsought union is wanting to make us a great people. Tire and spontaneous expressions of their good will and present time affords the happiest presages that this confidence, offers unequivocal evidence of general union is fast consummating. It cannot be otherwise. happiness and freedom, and is a spectacle which I daily see greater proofs of it. The further I ad- no country in the world except our own can now vance in my progress through the country, the more exhibit. I perceive that we are all Americans-that we compose but one family-that our republican institutions will be supported and perpetuated by the united zeal and patriotism of all. Nothing could give me greater satisfaction than to behold a perfect union among ourselves-an union which, as before observed, is all we can want to make us powerful and respected--an union, also, which is necessary to restore to social intercourse its former charms, and to render our happiness, as a nation, unmixed and complete. To promote this desirable result, requires no compromise of principle; and I promise to give to it my continued attention and We have the honor to be, with the highest remy best endeavors. For the good of our common spect, in behalf of the citizens of the town of country I feel that I am bound constantly to act. Providence, your most obedient and very humble The proofs which you every where receive of the respect and confidence of the people, and of their reverence for our republican institutions, must be to your own mind a source of the highest satisfac tion, and a rich reward for all your arduous labors in the public service. May you long continue to receive these rewards, so grateful to your heart and so honorable to your character, and to witness the increasing prosperity of the republic, to whose service, in the field and in the cabinet, both your youth and your mature age have been so FAITHFULLY and to SUCCESSFULLY devoted. So far as integrity and zeal are concerned, I can servants, Be pleased, sir, to communicate to the citizens whom you and your associates represent, my best wishes for their individual prosperity and happi ness." He then took up his journey for a little way on foot-passed the bridge highly decorated, and through a long avenue of ladies and gentlemen and children-the "star-spangled banner" frequently greeting the eye. When he entered his carriage, the people bade him adieu with loud plaudits. William Richmond, Edward Barringten, Caleb Earle, THE PRESIDENT'S ANSWER. GENTLEMEN-I receive with great satisfaction, Proceeding to Portland he crossed the bridge, the address which the citizens of Providence, ornamented with green branches and flowers, numer through their committee, have been pleased to ously attended-the "flag of our nation" joyously communicate to me. The pleasure of my journey floating among them. A live eagle flapped her has been greatly enhanced by the uniform kindness wings in front, and was released to her native and promptitude with which the objects of my region. The Portland regiment was reviewed by visit have been seconded by my fellow-citizens. him, and the children, 1500 in number, paraded Every where in our country the reflecting mind the females strewing flowers before him. There were fire works and illuminations in the evening. The next day he visited Forts Scammel and Preble, received the visits of the citizens, waited upon the widow of com. Preble, and spent the evening with a large party at Mr. Clap's. While at Portland, a calf was exhibited to the president, one year old, that weighed 1300lbs. PROVIDENCE ADDRESS. cannot fail to observe the blessings of a free government. Living under a constitution which secures equal civil, religious and political rights to all, it is a great consolation in administering it, that the people have formed so just an estimate of its value, and from rational conviction and not from blind prejudices are sincerely devoted to its preservation. I hope that this just confidence in the stability To the President of the United States. of our government may continue to increase; and SIR-The citizens of Providence beg leave to if it does, it cannot fail to produce the happiest offer to you their sincere and cordial congratula-effects, by encouraging a love of our country, and tions upon your arrival in their town. With the an honest zeal to promote its best and permanent most sensible pleasure, they again see among them interests. Happy shall I be, if my exertions in the the first magistrate of the union, under a constitu- public service shall be so far successful, that they tion, the adoption of which they so earnestly desired, may assist the industry and enterprize of my fellow to which they are so devotedly attached, and from citizens in increasing the general prosperity. the operation of which they have derived so many adJAMES MONROE vantages; and have the honor of presenting their respectful address to you within their own municipal jurisdiction, as they have before had the satisfaction of doing to two of your illustrious predecessors. The time and circumstances of your visit to this part of the United States are such as to excite in every mind the most gratifying and patriotic sentiments. A great and free people, in the full To the committee of the town' of Providence. The following is a copy of the address of the com. To the President of the United States. enjoyment of peace and good government, unani- lcome to express the satisfaction felt by them and their fellow-citizens at your arrival here, in the Purity.-By a publication of lord Cochrane, we progress of your tour to survey the condition of observe that at the election of a member of parlia your country, in relation to its military and naval ment for Honiton, the votes of the electors were defence. purchased at 101. per piece, "by the bell of the town crier." Our means are adequate, and a state of peace is propitious to the attainment of the important ob. ject you have in view. In manifesting so deep an interest in this great national concern, you enter auspiciously upon the high duties, which have devolved upon you, as the chief magistrate of the nation. "Traitorous conspiracies," in various parts, are still hinted at-an intended "simultaneous rising in the northern and midland counties" of England is spoken of. Some arrests have been made at Sheffield and Wakefield. Mobs of men, women and children collect in va In viewing the general state of our country, we rious parts of Ireland, and attack stores, mills, &c. trust, you have had, and will continue to have, for bread. In some instances they enter fields of occasion to observe the beneficial effects of our potatoes and carry them off in their unripe state. free form of government, on the various interests Potatoes had been sold at 1d. per lb. American and general happiness of your fellow-citizens; and flour was 85s. per barrel. The troops are sometimes that this view will add new force to your love of called in to tranquilize the people with the reason country, and new incentives to the exertion of your of the bayonet. A Cork paper gives the names of talents, to extend the influence of the national 23 men arrested as being concerned in some of councils, in advancing the national prosperity. these riots. Chris. G. Champlin, Asher Robbins, Newport, June 23, 1817. PRESIDENT'S ANSWER. committee. In Nottinghamshire "48 ringleaders" of those urging reform or asking bread, have been arrested. There have been riots in Derbyshire. Much is said about a supposed meeting of delegates that was to have been held in Yorkshire. Arms that were concealed are said to have been discovered. Arrests are made in many parts. If half of what we hear from England be true, GENTLEMEN-I return my sincere thanks to the there is nothing wanting to a shaking of the throne, inhabitants of Newport for the kind manner in but a few men of character for leaders of the people. which, through the committee, they have expressed | The lord mayor of London has been elected to their approbation of my present visit. It is my parliament, and immediately tookhis seat with the anxious desire to promote the permanent interests opposition. He pledged himself to keep to his post, of our common country; and to enable me to ac- and never give a vote that was not in favor of pub complish this with more success, I have deemed it lic liberty. important to examine the principal places adapted to military and naval defence. In the progress of my journey I have received great satisfaction in witnessing the happy effects of a free government, in promoting the moral, physical, and intellectural strength of our country. We may justly be proud of our situation, since all classes of citizens are secure in the enjoyment of their civil, religious and political rights; and may, by their own industry and enterprize, acquire a competent share of all the necessaries and comforts of life. JAMES MONROE. To the committee of the town of Newport. Foreign Articles. ENGLAND, &c. London papers to June 13. American flour was at 82s. per bbl. at Liverpool, in consequence of a demand from France. It is fortunate that we in the United States shall have a great deal to spare. The double, perhaps, of our usual quantity. A "petition to the prince regent" was in circu lation for signatures in London, praying him to dis. miss his present ministers, and to dissolve the present parliament. A pickpocket, lately tried at Bristol assizes, hear. ing some person speak about the distresses of the times, said "Ah! they are very great; I have dip ped into a hundred and fifty farmers' pockets, and have not found a shilling.” Progress of letters in England.-Lord Palmerston (secretary of war of Great Britain, says the Albany Advertiser) in a late debate in parliament upon the army estimates, stated that the diffusion of educa tion among the lower classes of society, within the last few years, led to a great accumulation in the business of the military correspondence-from 900 to 1000 letters were weekly received, containing enquiries about the effects, arrears, and other par ticulars relative to private soldiers. In the year end, ing in March 1791, the number of letters sent from the office, were In 1812, they amounted to 7,004 14.703 92,420 And in March of the present year to 106,940 Forty-three ships from the United States, arrived at Liverpool during the week preceeding the 13th of June. A bill has been framed by the bench of bishops to enable them to appoint curates at discretion- A late London paper says, that a few days since its object to increase the influence of the dignita- about 1000 Saxon coins were ploughed up in a ries of the church. The London Chronicle, com- field in the parish of Docking, in a high state of menting upon it, observes-"We do not say that preservation. "They are of various monarchs and the power of the bishops has ever been abused-archbishops; many of them in the time of the Heptve dare not say so.” The British have a sloop of war called the "Erie," in the Mediterranean. A colossal statue of Bonaparte, 12 feet high, is to be placed in the hall of the duke of Wellington's house. tarchy, and have probably been hidden 900 years." The London papers tell us that "the princess Charlotte abstains from all crowded assemblies, and lives entirely at Clermont, on account of her interesting situation." Another paper says "The account of her royal highness (the duchess of Gloucester) having slip ped down a step-is erroneous.” It is also said, "we rejoice to learn that she is in fair way" to be a another. sure, insomuch as to render it incumbent on us tế dismiss him from the trust of a general vicar, which he before held. How has it then happened, that forgetting the reverence due to us and the holy see, you have elected that very man capitularly vicar whom we could not retain in a station of much less dignity and trust, that of general vicar? And not satisfied with this violence, you have dared to forward a request to us for a sanction of this your Now if these women were like Barbara, mentioned below, there would be some sense in "patting them in the papers"-"In the parish church of Boenning, in Wurtemberg, there is a tomb-stone in memory of Adam Straizmanns and his wife Barbara, whose union was blessed with no less than fifty-election. three children, viz. thirty-eight boys and fifteen girls." FRANCE. The French papers, regulated as they are, are dullness itself as to political news-more so than at any period in the time of Napoleon. The celebrated general Vandamme has arrived at Philadelphia, from Amsterdam. To this request, however derogatory to the holy see it may be, we shall answer in mildness and since. rity. That not only do we absolutely refuse to sanc tion the election of the said baron Ignace Henry, of Wessemberg, as a capitulary vicar, and protest against it; but that we do at the same time protest against and refuse to acknowledge Antony Reini ger, as his substitute: and our pleasure is, that neither shall our ecclesiastical courts acknowledge the There have been some disturbances in France on account of a scarcity of bread stuffs-but the pros-one nor the other in the stations to which you have pects of the harvest are said to be good. A new census has been taken of the population of Paris, which has been found to exceed 860,000, be ing 20,000 more than London within the bills of mortality. BONAPARTE. A London paper tells us that Napoleon is always guarded by 14 centinels who draw up close towards night; and says something about an attempt he made to escape in a chest. To escape, it is added, is impossible. "From the island he is doomed never to stir it is to be his prison and his grave." Yet these kind people complain that he is "sulky!" SPAIN. chosen them, nor shall we take any notice whatso ever of any writings sent on by them. Therefore, in virtue of the sacred trust confided to us by Al mighty God for the whole church, we therefore command you, laying aside the aforesaid spurious election of the said baron of Wessemburg, to elect a capitulary vicar of a good reputation from amongst the members of the catholic church, one compe tent to know and execute exactly and steadily the duties of the office to him confided. This letter may grieve you, but may it lead to the grief of repentance, so that you may be led to yield obedience to the holy church, and therefore give to us speedily that relief from our anxiety for Ferdinand VII of Spain, has ordered that no like-you, which has preyed upon us so much; and that nesses of himself or his family, shall in future be published without the license of the royal academy. This measure has been adopted to prevent the personal beauty of royalty from being made a subject of ridicule. The ungrateful creature is said to be as ugly in person as he is depraved in mind. Spain is unsettled. The garrisons at many places are on a "war establishment.” Gen. Milans, a patriot ghief, has a strong and daily increasing force in Catalonia. Success to him. The marine arsenal at Cadiz has been destroyed by fire. Loss estimated at a million of dollars. there may be an immediate removal of the evi In the full expectation thereof, we bestow on you PORTUGAL. A most formidable plot against "legitimacy" has been detected at Lisbon, which had for its purpose to cast off the house of Braganza, and elevate the young duke of Cardival to the throne. Many persons of high standing appear to have been concern. ed in this scheme, which was designed to have been acted upon on the 5th of June, being the feast Mr. Meade yet remains dungeoned in the castle of St. Catalina. He is called "the victim of Bri-of Corpus Christi; and a part of it said to have tish ministerial influence at Madrid." His lady and children arrived at Baltimore a few days ago. To our beloved sons! Health been to have murdered all the English. But marshal Beresford heard of the plot, and, before the were aware of it, seized the conspirators in their beds, and so far the thing was ended. The city re mained tranquil under the care the troops, and the trial of the "traitors" was soon to commence. It is intimated that the plot was got up by general Beresford, himself, that he might put down some persons that he hated or feared, and possess a more despotic power in the affairs of Portugal, "Plots" are among the arts of able politicians to effect their purposes. NETHERLANDS. About the middle of May it was proposed in the Ghent and Brussels papers to establish throughout Flanders an anti British society, every member of which was required to make oath, that he would not buy, wear, or use, any article of British pro duce, or of the growth of British colonies. Their motto, Nihil Anglicanum-their model, the Holy alliance formed by the continental sovereigns for the support of legitimacy. Your epistle to us of the 18th of last month, with which you communicated to us the decease of the archbishop of Ratisbonne and head of the administration of the church of Constance, and at the same time, the transfer of the office of the capitulary vicar to the baron, Ignace Henry of Wessemberg, has caused great pain to us. You cannot be ignorant of it being very well known, that for the most important reasons, the said baron, Ignace Hen- Commerce is very dull in Holland. It will be a ry of Wessemburg, has incurred our deep displea-long time before the Dutch recover themselves, so to be again carriers for Europe, &c. if ever they do. ¡no fruits of the seeds left by Peyrouse,nor any sheep The shipping of England and of the United States or hogs-a single fowl was brought to him for sale. must first decline much below their present rank It is said the Russian court will pass the next and importance. winter at Moscow. The state of the poor appears to be as miserable in. Flanders as any where else, being nearly in a state of starvation. Austria has appointed a consul general for the United States, maj. Weiss. This appointment has been made in consequence of the trade of the port of Trieste with the United States. That city carries on more trade with this country, than with any other country. The emperor has ordered 100 millions of roubles (50 millions of dollars) to be applied annually to the payment of the public debt. The outrages of the present government of Buenos Ayres are attributed to the prevalence of an English faction. The gallant general Carrera was offered the choice of death or banishment, for some offence unknown. He preferred the latter, and was It is said that there are forty thousand weavers in Prussia, who for want of employment are unable to furnish subsistence to their families. [The Prus-landed at Monte Video. sian council having admitted British goods.] It appears that the beautiful bridge over the Fibe from Hamburg to Harburg, built by the French, is to be pulled down. They write from Hamburg that they will be employed in demolishing it in the course of the approaching month. The political affairs of Wirtemberg are still unsettled. The assembly, 67 to 42, have rejected the proposed constitution. On which the king dissolved the assembly and issued a proclamation declaring that the constitution, notwithstanding, should go into effect "as soon as it should be approved by a majority of the people in the several villages." The intervention of the military has been necessary to quell a formidable disturbance of the people at Munich. Darmstadt, April 8. There arrived a few days ago in the village of Arheiligen, in our neighborhood, a waggon with four horses, containing, besides some men and two women, twelve pretty and healthy looking farmer girls, none above the age of sixteen below twelve, to stay there through the night. It was soon understood by the landlord from the waggoner, whom he knew, what the view of these travellers was in thus making their journey, the following story about them being made known, viz: that one of the travellers, a man, was a native of Wirtemberg, who had already crossed four times over from America, for the purpose of rendering assistance either by his propositions or his advice, and even by considerable advances, to all such as were inclined to emigrate to America. That this time, however, he was on his way with the view on. ly safely to conduct these twelve young Wirtemberger girls into the United States, as brides for such of his countrymen as he knew waited for them, and who would, on no account, marry themselves with any but their own countrywomen. SWEDEN. Mr. Hughes, appointed secretary of the American legation at the court of Sweden, and, during the absence of Mr. Russel, charge des affaires of the United States at that court, has arrived with his family at Stockholm, and been very politely received. RUSSIA. We have some account of Kotzebue's voyage round the world. He has discovered several new islands in the South sea. At Easter island he saw A division of the patriot troops, commanded by gen. Teran, in Mexico, is said to have joined the royalists, through the dessentions of their officers. There are ten stout patriot privateers cruising in the gulph of Mexico, viz. The General Artigas, Invincible (brig), Invincible (schooner), Mexican Congress, Mexican, General Arismendi, Flying Fish, Gilpin, Hotspur, and Potosi. The Havana papers have an account of the capture by the royalists of the Mexican patriot chief Calzada, who was called lieutenant-general of the north. This is considered as an affair of great importance. The port of Vera Cruz is now closed against all foreign vessels-even those with provisions. The London Courier says, a deputy from Buenos Ayres is said to be on his way to Vienna, to offer the "kingdom of Buenos Ayres" to an Austrian prince-upon his refusal it is to be hawked about to some other powerful court. It is also said that the government of Buenos Ayres have offered to receive Charles, the brother of Ferdinand, for a king, if the latter will relinquish his claim to South America. We hope these things are not true. But the administration of Buenos Ayres has lost our confidence. FLORIDA. Our latest accounts from Amelia anticipate that McGregor will fail in his expedition by delay in executing it. It is said he ought to have marched immediately on St. Augustine, and that all his forces are dissatisfied. Augustine, in the mean time, is said to have been strengthened. Capitulation of the Island of Amelia. Brigadier-gen. MacGregor, commander-in-chief of all the forces, both naval and military, destined to effect the independence of the Floridas, duly authorised by the consituted authorities of the republics of Mexico, Buenos Ayres, New-Grenada and Venezuela, offers to Don Francisco Morales, capitan del regimients de Cuba, and commandant, civil and military, of the Island of Amelia, the following terms: 1st, The commandant, civil and military, Don Francisco de Morales, shall forthwith surrender the garrison of the island, with all the arms and munitions of war belonging to the king of Spain. 2dly, All the officers and troops of the garrison |