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s*s^^W f*h 4 in Gaul, and ty their superior talents afid advantages, endeavored to encourage and extend civilization among a rude and bar- barous people. Their sufferings, banish- ments and massacres, during the reign of Philip Augustus, Lewis the Ninth, Philip the Fair, PhiIiptheT.il , Charles the Sixth, and several successive Kings, fill the san- guinary pages of history and present a list of enormities that make humanity shudder. In 1566 they were all banished the king- dom, and in the succeeding year, only four families were permitted to return. In the 17th and 13th centuries,/they were gradu- ally peimitted to fe-occupy their former places of residence, though still exposed to the scorn of the ignorant and the insults of the barbarians, and such feelings were encouraged and perpetuated by an edict of the government, compelling them to wear a distinct dress. During the French Revolution, the Jews claimed from the constituent Assembly, the rights of citizens; many enlightened states- men espoused their cause, and the decree of 1790 gave them a legal existence. A- mong the philanthropists of the age, who raised his voice successfully in their behalf, was my venerable and pious friend, the Bishop' Gregoire, to whom the Jews owe aii incalculable debt of gratitude. The ci- vil revolution in the condition of our breth- ren in France, gave rise to the moral one, •which.resulted from the proceedings of the Sanhedrim, convened at Paris, by\ the decree of 1806, and which presented to the world a galaxy of talent and learning which would do honor to any age or any country. The Jews in France are citizens, and the char- ter granted by the good King, Louis the 18th, confirmed all their rights. They are manufacturers, agriculturalists, merchants, and bankers, and many of them possess distinguished talents. The history of our people in Spain is of peculiar interest. Spain was a country dear to the Jews, and after their dispersion, the seat of learning, and the birth place of our greatest scholars. The Jews first appeared i n Spain during the reign of the Emperor Adrian, and in his time were numerous and wealthy, 'but like our brethren in Britain and France, their lives and property were held by a frail ten- ure, and the Goths exercised a lucrative oppression over this proscribed and unhap- py people. After the expulsion of the Jews from Sy- ria and Egypt, they joined the Saracens and aided them in the conquest of Spain. Favored by the Caliphs and united by a re- ciprocal hospitality towards the Christians, the Jews found asylum and protection from the Saracen Mo'narchs, and the most brill- iant epoch in our history from the destruc- tion of the temble, may be traced to this period. In the early ages the Jews were enlightened and learned in the Law, they were the foes of paganism, the enemies of idolators; but it was under the Caliphs of Bagdad, and the Saracens of Spain, that °$iey cultivated the sciences, and establish- ed seminaries of learning, and schools of literature and philosophy. The revolution in that country commenc- ing in the 11th century, eventuated unfor- tunately for the Jews, and the war declared by Ferdinand against the Saracens, was the commencement of their troubles and calamities. During the 11th and 12th centuries many learned Rabbis appeared, which did honor to the age and country. They were not only deeply versed in caba- listical. allegorical and mystical interpreta- tions of the Law, but distinguished mathe- maticians, astronomers, masters of the dead and living languages, and natural philoso- phers.* In Toledo and Andalusia they had colleges in the most flourishing condition, and the piety and illustrious talents of A- braham Ben Esdra, Maimonides Kimchi, Jarchi Haleri, Abravenel and others, attest- ed the brilliancy of that epoch in Jewish history. The fury of the crusaders was perhaps more severely felt by the Jews in Spain than in any other part of the world, and more of our people abandoned that country than were brought out of the land of Egypt by Moses. Under the enlighten- ed and liberal \Moorish Kings, the Jews lived prosperously in Spain, but the des- truction of the Moors caused their ruin, and to this day they have been banished the country. Upwards of a million of Jews speak the Spanish language, and will never cease to regret the barbaious edicts which prohibit their residence in that beautiful but neglected part of the globe. Spain is a miraculous and providential instance of the impolicy and impiety of re- ligious persecutions. She is weaker in re- sources, in character, in the means of sus- taining independence and national rights, in arts and in arms, than when under the dominion of the Caliphs. Portugal in ancient and modern times was not more liberal, tolerant, and humane to- wards the Jews than Spain—they banished, tortured k burnt them ; and Portugal, from this prescriptive &, cruel system, is not more happily conditioned than her neighbor. The Jews have resided in Rome since they were hrought captive to that capital, by Titus Vespasianous, yet, while subject- ed to the persecution of the Christian mon- arch's throughout Europe, it is pleasing to recollect and grateful to acknowledge, the kindness and protection afforded them by several of the Roman Pontiffs, particularly Gregory the Great, Alexander £d, Gregory 9th, Clement f>th, Clement 6th, Boniface 9th, Nicholas 2d, Alexander 6th, Paul 3d, &.c.; men who practised the precepts which they preached. In modern times the Jews have been tranquil residents of that ancient city; yet, at this day, they are compelled to wear a distinctive badge, to reside in a separate part of the town, and at?periods to attend mass under penalty of a certain sum of money. In most of the cities of Italy, the Jews enjoy protection and privileges; tney are a cultivated people, far advanced in science and polite literature, and I have long esteemed them as a learned and dis- tinguished nation. Many of the emigrants from Spain and Borta-Sri, took refuge in Holland, which, tbðftr with those from Germany, form- ed, a considerable congregation, and in the 17th century they were wealthy and flour- ishing. The Jews in Amsterdam estab- lished colleges and academies, over -which some of the greatest men of our nation have Presided. It is supposed there are nearly 100 ooo Jews in Holland, mostly residents Lot Amsterdam. In comparison with the cruelties inflicted upon our nation by other Powers on the continent, the Jews in Hol- land may have been considered happy and I Protected,, yet they were neither free by : faw, nor by public opinion, and Vn many instances 'they were shut out from honora- ble and lucrative employments. sag***-' Notwithstanding these prohibitory de- crees and unfortunate internal divisions existing among the nation, Hollands has produced many eminent physicians, coun- sellors and literary men, particularly since the adoption of the constitution by the States in 1796, and the Jews are now held in estimation by the government. In the Austrian and Russian dominions, in Prussia, Sweden, Denmark, and tne Hanseatic towns, and throughout Germa- ny, there must be nearly two millions and a half of Jews. Nearly a million of which were in Poland previous to the partition of 1772. In all those countries their condi- tion has been ameliorated, yet they do not in all enjoy political rights, though their personal deportment acquires consideration and respect, if merited. Of late, some strong edicts have been passed relative to the Polish and Russian Jews, and it is to be lamented that they still labor under strong personal and religious prejudices. It will be thus perceived that with all the toleration of the times, with all the favora- ble condition of the Jews, they suffer much, and are deprived of many valuable rights. j> Our religion embraces all that is pure and upright, all that is just and generous. In temperance, in industry, \n patience, and in all the duties of husband, father, friend and -citizen, the Jews may claim an equal rank with those of any other religious denomination. If there are some who oc- casionally^ wander from the paths of recti- tude, let it be remembered that they are men, and subject t o human frailties. If in the narrow and crooked channels of traffic, in which persecution has driven some of them, they at times have disregarded the high injunctions of purity and good faith, let us call t o mind that their virtues have never been accredited while their faults have been magnified. Shut out from more noble pursuits, they have been left without that in- centive to good actions, that encouragement to upright conduct, that reward of merit which has been amply afforded to others. , Why should Christians persecute Jews ? Sprung from a common stock, and connect- ed by human ties which should be binding ; if those ties are empty and evanescent where is the warrant for this intolerance ? not in the religion which they profess; that teaches mildness, charity, and .go\>d will to all. I judge religion from its effects, and when I look round and see the seminaries of learning and institutions of charity :— when 1 see temperance united to industry : virtue and wisdom, benevolence and good faith, existing among Christians, if this be the result of their religion, God forbid that it should be destroyed. Let it flourish, I will sustain that faith in its purity ; but let us be equally charitable to all. The Jews and Christians are only known by their hostility towards each other. This hostili- ty neither religion recognizes. We should no more censure the christians at this day for the cruelties practised towards the Jews in the early ages, than the Jews should now be made answerable for the factious policy of our ancestors, 500 generations ago. Times have undergone an important change; we all begin to feel that we are formed of the same materials, subject to the same frailties, destined to the same death, and hoping for the same immortal- ity. Here, then, in this free and happy country, distinctions in religion, are un- known ; here we enjoy liberty without li- centiousness, and land without oppression. Among the many advantages which an asylum in this country promises, the pur- suits of agriculture are the most prominent, and of all pursuits the most noble. The Jews were an agricultural people before they were a nation ; the fruitful val- lies of Canaan, the plains of Nineva, Per- sia, Greece, Egypt, and in modern times, Lithuania, the Ukraine, and Moldavia, ex- hibit their devotion and attachment to this pursuit. In no country on earth can they enjoy in this respect equal advantages to those which we hold forth. Land of a fer- tile quality, well wooded and watered, may be purchased on the most reasonable terms; taxes are equalized and moderate: and by a recent act of the Legislature of this State, aliens can hold any quantity upon declaring their intention of becoming citizens. This great privilege which in other countries is denied to the Jews, is here afforded, to- gether with every persona] seeurity. The iands they cultivate, are their own; no sovereign or feudal lord, or magistrate can wrest their property from them, no titles, no exactions, no persecutions await them; they will be called upon to contri- bute that moderate support to government, which is cheerfully yielded by every good citizen. They will be themselves Lords of the Soil, and Sovereigns in their own right, eligible to office and honors, and acquiring that consideration and respect which unavoidably await correct deport- ment, talents and reputation. • The State of New-York is far advanced in improvements of every kind. There are upwards of six millions of acres of cultivat- ed land, producing grain in abundance and every variety of fruit, and rich grazing mea- dows. A farm of one hundred acres well cultivated will, with industry, afford an am- ple livelihood and corresponding happiness to a family. I again repeat, agriculture is the natural and noble pursuit of man: Be- tween the handles of the plough, in felling the oak of the forest, in the harvest and in the season of fruits, the farmer is still the same free and happy citizen, and has all the resources of life within himself. His cattle are raised, in his pastures, his grain produces him bread, his shuep afford him wool, his trees, suger, his fields flax, he is his own brewer and distiller, his forests.afford him fuel, he has all the .comforts and frequently luxuries which wealth can give. He sees the sun rise in glory and set in majesty. He who wishes to be truly religious and be surrounded with the admonitions of piety, should be an agriculturalist. To the man of capital the advantages held forth in this state, are numerous and acknowledged. To the land proprietor there is plenty and, happiness; to the merchant and trader the most profit- able \facilities and increasing encourage- ment to the manufacturer and mechanic. The laws ana customs in Europe, present many obstacles to fhejews becoming me- chanics. To be perfectly independent, they should leam some branch of the me- chanic art. In this country, our mechan- ics are numerous, opulent and influential. Masons, Carpenters, Blacksmiths, Tailors, Hatters, Shoemakers, Curriers, and the more light branches of labor, are always amply encouraged, and with the acquire- ment 'of-a-trade, in this country* no indus- trious man can pp&sibly want, ,•% / The rising importance ajid va!u|s ojf our manufactories, should attract tfa& attention of Jewish capitaUsts. The Congress o f the United States, has by a judicious revision of the Tariff, so regulated the duties on foreign fabrics, as to give permanent en couragernent to our own. The market value of articles annually manufactured m this state alone, is computed at several hun- dred millions of dollars, and the investments are principally Grist-Mills, Sawmills, Oil- Mills, Fulling-Mills, Carding Machines, _ Cotton and Woolen Factories, Iron Foun- deries, Trip Hammers, Distilleries, Tanne- ries, Asheries, Breweries, &c. &c. Grand Island is surrounded by water power, and is admitted to be an eligible spot for the errection of manufactories. The organization of a system of Finance for the promotion of emigration, affording aid to settlers, erecting and suporting in- stitutions of charity, establishing semina- ries of learning, and for all the purposes of an efficient and economical government, is not without some difficulty. Our means are ample, but they are diffused, spread over the globe, and not readily concentrated. Our law prohibited the Kings of Israel from \ multiplying to himself silver and gold.\> This prohibition was intended to preserve the people from ruinous and op- pressive taxation, dnd therefore limited the Sovereign to the. moderate exigencies of his Courj;; but ft appears from our prophet Samuel, and indeed from the ancient laws of Babylon, also i n force among tne ttreeks and Romans, that the jus regeum was com- puted at one tenth. The tithes afforded to the High Priests were of similar value in cat- tle, first fruits, the harvest even to \ Mint, Cummin and Anise.\ A considerable por- tion was also secured to the Levites. It is, however, obvious that these exactions were exorbitant, and while they gave splendor, to the government they tended to impover- ish the people. Taxes should be equalized and always levied in correspondence with the wants of the nation. In organizing the Jewish Gov- ernment, the poorest should be enabled to participate in the great and glorious act; and with this view I have imposed a capita- tion tax of Three Shekels of silver, which is equal to one Spanish dollar, to be paid annually, a sum within the means of the poorest, and if paid and collected will be amply sufficient to defray the expenses of the government in its incipient organiza- tion. This small tax, however, does not prevent free will offerings in our Syna- gogues, which the liberal and wealthy may make in the furtherance of the great objects in view. A suitable person will be appointed to direct the financial department, and like- wise such other officers as are usually nam- ed in all well organised governments. The Jewish capital throughout the world, may be estimated at a vast amount. Since the termination of the wars on the Continent, a great portion of the capital has returned to the coffers of its proprietors. A few- millions of dollars judiciously invested, and thrown'into the Western District of this State, would realize a reasonable profit, and be of immense benefit to this thrhing and populous section of our country. During the European wars, many Jews joined the different armies, and I learn, have distinguished themselves in sundry cam- paigns ; several have been honored with important commissions, and given proofs of valor and fidelity. Such who prefer a military life, and who m% at the present period have arms in their hands, may con- tinue in their ranks ; their arms mu^t never be turned against the country they serve ; but we have lost our ancient military char- acter, and the discipline, courige, and con- stancy, of those who have in modem times seen service, maybe necessary to constitute the material from which future armies may be organised. Wars are necessary in defence of nation- al rights when unjustly assailed. So God has thought, and fought with us. So man now thinks. We may not have again, suqh generals as Joshua, David and Maccabees, but in blending our people with the great American family, I wish to see them able and willing to sustain its honor with their lives and fortunes. Time which matures, and brings forth many surprising events, may give us a territory beyond the Lakes, great in extent and resources; we may oc- cupy a position of importance'on the Pacif- ic, and wherever providence may load the nation, I wish to have its rights manfully- sustained. * I have enjoined a strict neutrality in the existing war between the Greeks and Otto- man Porte. While it would afford me great happiness to aid any oppressed na- tion in a contest of liberty, we must not jeopardize the safety of millions living un- der the Mussulman Government and who would be instantly sacrificed by their re- lentless rulers, upon the least succor being afforded to the revolutionists. While pru- dence and a due regard to the safety of in- nocent people, enjoin usnottomingle in this contest, it is due to the cause of freedom, not to throw obstacle* in the way of its suc- cessful advancement. The discovery of the lost tribes of Israel, has never ceased to be a subject of deep in- terest to the Jews. That divine protection which has been bestowed upon the chosen people, from the infancy of nature to the present period, has, without doubt, been e- qually extended to the missing tribes, and if, as I have reason to believe, our lost brethren were ancestors of the Indians of the American Continent, the inscrutable decrees of the Almighty have been fulfilled in spreading unity and omnipotence in ev- ery quarter of the globe. Upwards of three thousand years have elapsed, since the nine and a half tribes were carried captive by Palmanazar, King of Assyria. It is sup- posed they were spread over the various countries of the East, and by international marriages, have lost their identity of char- acter. It is, h owever, probable that from the previous sufferings of the tribes in Egyptian bondage, that they bent their course in a northwest direction, which bro't them within a few leagues of the American Continent, and which they finally reached. Those who are most conversant with the public and private economy of the Indians, are strongly of opinion that they are the lineal descendants of the Israelites, and my own researches go far to confirm me in the same belief. The Indians worship one Supreme Be- ing as the fountain of life, and the author of all creation. Like the Israelites of old, they are divided into tribes, having their Chief and distinctive Symbol to each.— Some of their tribes it is said av.e named after the Cherubinical figures that were carried on the fpur.principal Standards oY Israel. They consider themselves as the select ajad beloved people of God, -and have all the religious pride which our an- cestors are known t o have possessed. Their words are sonorous arid bold, and their lan- guage and dialect are evidently of Hebrew origin. They compute tiirie after the man- ner of the, Israelites, by dividing the year into the .four seasgns, and their subdivis- ions are the lunar months, or our new moons commencing according to the ec- clesiastical year of Moses, the first Moon after the vernal equinox. They have their prophets, high Priests, and their sanctum sanctorum, in which all their consecrated vessels are deposited, and which are only to be approached by their archimagas or high Priest. They have their towns and cities of refuge—they have sacrifices and fastings—they abstain from unclean things, in short, i n their marriages, divorces, pun- ishment of adultery—burial of the dead, and mourning, they bear a striking analo- gy to our people. How came they on this continent, and if indigeneous, when did they acquire the principles arid essential forms of the Jews? The Indians are not Savages, they are vyild and savage in their\ habits, but possess great vigor of intellect and native talent, they are a brave and elo- quent people, with an Asiatic complexion, and Jewish features. Should we be right in our conjecture, what new scenes are o- pened to the nation—the first of the peo- ple in the old world, and the rightful in- heritors of the new ? Spread from the con- fines of the north west coast to Cape Horn, and from the Atlantic to the Pacific. If the tribes could be brought together, could be made sensible of thm origin, could be civilized, and restored to their long lost brethren, what joy to our people, what glory t o our God, how clearly have the prophecies been fulfilled, how certain our dispersion, how miraculous our preser- vation, how providential our deliverance. I| shall be my duty to pursue the subject by every means in my power. I recommend the establishment of emi- gration societies throughout Europe, in or- der that proper aid may be afforded to those who may be disposed to visit this country, and also to ascertain the character and oc- cupation of each emigrant, and supply them with passports and information. Passage in all cases should be taken for New-York. It should be distinctly understood by emi- grants of limited means, that it will be ne- cessary to have at least, a sufficiency to suppoit their families for sjx months, as by that time they may be enabled to realize the fruits of enterprize and industry, and a sufficient sum may at that period be paid into the general Coffers, to aid them in their purchase of land. No mistaken iip- pression should exist, that the Jews must not labour in this country; we all are com- pelled to work, but with the same portion of industry, exercised in other parts of the world, we realize a greater portion of hap- piness, tranquility, and personal rights^— We shall not be prepared to receive emi- grants on Grand Island, until the ensuing summer, and this notice is given to prevent an indiscriminate and hasty emigration, which may defeat many good objects. It is very desirable that education should be more generally diffused among the Jews; it is the staff of their existence—the star of their future happiness. There is no part of our religion which should be altered, nothing should be taken from the law, for if the pow- er of innovation existed, there would be no end to the pruning knife. Our religion de- mands from us many temporal sacrifices, which should be cheerfully yielded, as a slight acknowledgement for the protecting favors of the Almighty. Although no law permits polygamy among the Jews, there is no religious statute which prohibits it, and from this omission, an in- dulgence is claimed in the eastern countries incompatible w ith morality. Having perso- nally witnessed the observance of this cus- tom among the Jews in Africa, I have dee- med it important as one among the first acts of the government, to protest against the practice, and abolish it for ever. The duties of husband and father can nev- er be safely or honorably fulfilled, when those duties are subject to the caprices which sensuality produce. Neither can a wife thus circumstanced ever receive that consid- ciation, affection, and respect, to which vir- tuous, and good wives, are always entitled. Another, and a serious evil is to be appre- hended from the prevalence of this custom, in the promiscuous, and probably incestuous marriages, whirl) accidental circumstances may punluce among children of one father, and several living mothers. In civilized communities, the laws which are paramount admit of no such privileges. Our religious divorces are too 1 osely exercised, and de- mand the strong arm of authority; mar- riage is a sacred tie, and such alliances should not be lightly dissolved. I have made it imperative on parties con- tracting matrimony, to read, write and com- prehend the language of the country, w hich they respectively inhabit. Early marriages among our people, are enjoined by the stron- gest principles of religion, and many of those important alliances are formed even in infancy,'and before the responsibility of the obligations can be duly estimated. It is thus, that ignorance may become heredi- tary, and a just policy calls for the adoption of measures, which may secure to children at least that portion of intelligence and ed- ucation, which the times demand, and future generations will by such means be progress- ively improved and enlightened. There are many subjects of great inter- est, which I reserve for future communica- tions. Thus commences auspiciously, I hope, the attempt to revive the Government of the oldest of nations, and lead them, if not to the promised, still to the happy land. The effort may be successful, but other- wise can never be injurious. It directs pub- lic attention to the claims of air oppressed people—it will adnioni-ih Sovereigns to be just and generous to diem—it may produce a better state of toleration and religious fellings—it may place our people in the road to honor and fame—it opens to them the avenues of industry and competence, in short it makes memand .itizensof them, ghosthema name, a rank, an interest and a voice among the nations of the earth— thus, in fact, fulfilling the promise made to the descendants of the Patriarchs—that the Lord God, may say t o art admiring and astonished world, \ Behold my people Is- rael—here is the nation, that I have sworn to protect—I was their Shepherd—their Sun—their Shade—their Light and their right hand. In the days of prosperity, they forgot me not, and in the hour of trib- ulation have I not forgotten them.\ \ In a little wrath I hid my face from thee, but with everlasting kindness will I have mor- noy on thee, saitli the Lord thy Redeemer.\ To him who shelters and protects the whole family of mankind, the great omnipo- tent and omnipresent God, do I commit the destinies of Israel, and pray that he' may have you all in hi!s.safe and holy keeping. THE GENEVA GAZETTE. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1825. ':?% •m- Mr. Noah's Speech occupies so much of rthis -paper, that other matters are mostly crowded into the Summary. No one will regret an attentive perusal of this document, whether considered as an exposition of its author's views in founding the city of Ara- rat, .-or an epi|ome of the history of a na- tion pre-eminent for its sufferings, constan- cy and fortitude. Any attempt to meliorate their condition, though not exactly accor- ding to our ideas of the best method, mer- its the good wishes of the christian world. Canal Celebration. —Mr Bouck has noti- fied the Lockport Committee of -Arrange- ments, that the 26th day of October is the period fixed on for the passage of'the first boat through the Mountain Ridge. Prepa- rations aremaiking at Lockport for'a Grand Jubilee, and many from retnote parts of the state will doubtless attend t o witness the in- teresting scene, when the waters of the E- rie will mingle .with those of the - Genesee, and a fleet of boats ascend the Combjned Locks, sixty feet, and. proceed three miles, 30 feet below the surface, through the deep cut, and thence to JJuffalo, giving passen- gers on board, an opportunity of witnessing one of the sublimest achievements of art, one of the grandest spectacles ever exhibit- en to the eye of man. « Several Committees from different parts of the State have had a meeting i n Albany, and adopted a plan for the celebration of this great event, which is submitted for the adoption of their fellow citizens. It is recommended that cannon of large calibre be placed under a proper superintendant at repeating distance along the whole line of the Canal from Buffalo to Albany—that the entrance of the first boat from Lake E- riebe announced by a successive discharge from Buffalo to' Albany, and be repeated from Albany to Buffalo—that the Comman- dant of the Artillery of the -State, direct the several companies to assemble on that day and fire salutes—that the day be gene- rally observed throughout the State—that the important villages on the Hudson and Canal interchange congratulatory Commit- tees—that a Committee be sent by New- York and Albany to Buffalo, to congratu- late the inhabitants on the Canal on the auspicious event—that the boat from Erie be joined by a fleet of water craft in the Hudson and proceed to Sandy Hook where the ceremony of mingling the waters will b e performed, and a salute fired, when the whole will return to N. Y. and witness and partake in the civic celebration in that city. Another murder in Steuben JOSHUA STEVENS, of Canisteo, while looking for his cattle, week before last, was shot thro' the lower part of his body and was found dead in a field near the road. The ball passed through one of his hands which pro- bably was at the time in his pantaloons pocket, a circumstance indicative that he was not aware of danger. A number of Indians belonging to Squaky Hill, who were hunting in the vicinity at the time, were ar- rested on suspicion and two of them are now in jaol at Bath. Public dinners have been much in vogue during the past year. They can be con- sidered indicative of public sentiment in a limited sense only. Any man or set of men willing to pay the expense, may have one. If intended avowedly to honor an unpopu- lar individual, they might not always be as well attended as was the Paris, Ky. dinner given to the representatives in Congress from that state who voted for Gen. Jack- son as President. Between five and six thousand persons were present, and up- wards of seven hundred \ beautiful and ac- complished ladies\ graced the dancing ar- bor and partook of the entertainment with the invited guests and visiters. LA FAYETTE'S OPINION OF JACKSON. The following from the Nashville Republican of June, is offered asan offset against a slur lately thrown out by a scribbler in this part of the State. We have too pod an opinion of Mr. Adams' mag- nanimity to believe that he would thank any one, when complimenting him, to round off their peri- ods by a thrust at Gen. Jackson. Unbiassed testi- mony like the following, from such a source too, would put to silence a host of vampyres on the re- putation of an} man. Jackson and La Fayette. —It will be re- collected-that the winter before last, a brace of pistols, a present from La Fay- ette to Gen. Washington, was presented by a legatee of that patriarch of our liberties, to Gen. Jackson. These pistols, on the recent visit of La- Fayette to,the Hermitage, were placed in his hands by Gen. Jackson, who inquired if he recollected then). The General promptly replied, \I recollect them per- fectly ; yes, they are the same I presented to Gen. Washington;\ and returning them to the hand of Gen. Jackson, which he warmly pressed between his own, continued, \ Take them, General, and keep them— po man living is more worthy of them.\— Some person standing by, remarked that the guard of one of them was broken,— \ Yes,\ replied General Jackson, \ it is just as it was when it was presented to me; I would not have it altered for the world.\ ,The President and his family are on their way to Massachusetts. He has allotted himself but four weeks to be absent from the seat of government. It was stated in the Washington papers that he wishes to pass without receiving any other demon- strations of respect than would be bestowed on a private citizen. [We regret to learn that he was detained at Philadelphia by the indisposition of his lady.] Com. Porter arrived in New-York on the 25th ult. He visited the TheatrCghd was repeatedly cheered after it was ascertained that he was present. The Washington pa- pers confirm the late report that he has been invited to enter the service of Mexico as\ Commander in Chief of her Naval forces. Colombia has also given him an invitation to enter her service in the same capacity. The failure of the EAGLE BANK of New Haven was announced last week. The Register of that city, says, tile bills are re- ceived at the Bank inpayment, but are not redeemed withspecie. Several stores take them at par for goods at the current prices, arid they had been sold at from »0 to 90 cents for a dollar. Ordinati<Sn,~*-Q n inst. the Rev. lumituEfH k lege, Vt. was ordained -— 0fIi t\ of the First Pwdr^SR J*^ 1 whin.; vilkge h ave ht^f 4^ IB JM«.».-^I gant bnok meeting foZ^^JMCreacba of tl talents and zeal of th P !' ^C!M A £«« Rndan to fill its desk, will XS^ ed audience, , ' att fact at The installation tiF*>^, selaer, Grand Ma^£f*> fraternity in this state; tokn f , tlle 'I nyon the 29th ult. in VZi^K thing of the kind eve £ excee H that city. The Addre«, o?,*\4 Clinton and that of the (jJ\ M are published in the Dal A SI is unnecessary to say that A ; ^1 first order. yiftatt %ar 6of f As it should be Contrin.,f ken up on the 4th of July a i 011 V re, l and congregational socieZ'V^I Tompkins co. in aid of SV^tl Society. Should thupSj**! ly adopted, it would proff v H the necessity of County w y . s H same object, and if eq Ua ll TP flv m ^ beprefenLUeb^SSgjJ The-Justices'Mil,\ by Tn terman, Esq. of Binghamton p ' has lately been publfshS Srf ^ explain all the various pov'eS^l Justice of the Peace. P It \^N 200 octavo pages, and is reoon 5 \• The Regency folks in Albanyhavesni ed another signal defeat at the iS! Election, notwithstanding their?!? ion, and confident predictions that c plete revolution had taken place i n ill he mind since the last election. A sheet iron steam boat, to ply bet J Columbia and Northumberlandon thS quehanna, is constructing in Y or k p a 1 will weigh five tons when ready to'tunj draw seven inches, will sink only one'ii for every additional ton of car^o but three thousand dollars. The'eirai so constructed as to occupy only six feel ten. „ [Perhaps the Seneca Steam Bl Company may derive benefit fromt provemeht.} Cuba.— The government of Mexico concentrating a force of about 15,000 L at Campeachy, destined against the sJ iards on the island of Cuba. The Asia,* (now called ' The Mexican Congress,')' several frigates and sloops of war, underl command of C apt. Cochran, are to be { ployed in the expedition. Colombia is J pected to co-operate with or at least: port Mexico in the invasion. * The only news brought by the pact ship Leeds, in London papers to 24th Al is that Lord Cochrane is about to join f Greeks with his naval force, under the i ronage of the Greek committee in Englal The number of men to be employed is J timated at 8000^ Several steam vei were to accompany him and all sorts of J terial by which he could annoy the Turl London papers concur in the belief tl his talents as an officer must prove of grj service to the Greeks. The Emperor of Brazil ordered Cochrane to repair to Rio, toactnodoj against Buenos Ayres. His Lordship, h ever, declined the honor, shipped a quarj tyof cotton, and escaped in a frigate. Emperor struck his name ftom his navy If annulled his titles, and appointed Co| Jewett admiral of the fleet. M. Chateaubriand has published a wol at Paris in favor of the Greeks. He thiol \ they might be delivered from their < sors in three months, by a single despatcj signed by all the powers of Europe, oil a simultaneous dispatch from each, exprej sing the same wish? Even a single powa says he, \which should acknowledgethfl independence, would achieve it. A policy, noble and disinterested, might a stop to massacres, give another nation I the world, and restore Greece to the earthl It is generally believed from all accoarj that Abrahim Pacha is a prisoner to t Greeks. The sum they will obtain lor I redemption, some have predicted, mil l sufficient to pay the late loan obtained \ England. . .. Every item of news from Spam m something to excite corhmisseration tf that suffering and unfortunate nation, iq bigoted monks appear to have an mduej control over thliublic purse, andtorepiea ;sliit, every artfuNpans which oppressioj can. invent is resorted to. ^-^VTJ in Madrid during the better days of tlie wj stitution, are narrowly watched.by a iw/1 Junta, and those who dare to complain more severely punished than higher bers. Another French army of JHKHMB was about crossing the Pyrenees, not wp down the Constitutionalists, but, as is to put up the infant Don Carlos, ws» Ferdinand. The friends of this meajj had assumed the name of Carlestos,^ • we reported to have been joined oj . Trappist, who was at the head ol w™ thousand men. Ferdinand is ™Vf*Z\ as sometimes agitated-with feat a0da ],| ie i i times with rage, in consequence oi • occurrences—one day talking oi see' safety for his person in France—tne offering a reward of 25,000 piasters o Trappest, dead or alive. I» * 8 !jK these difficulties, another attempt w money t o meet the demands on the tr had failed: and what will beoome oi poor monarch, time only can a eter \\ issio , The Duke of Wellington \» on a nil to Paris on business relating, as is sa\>v to the distressed situation of s P an V m0Si The affairs of Portug#areabo«tasP eii , s | perous as those of Spam., in ^J; sl the party are continually plating agan*^ King, ansd propose in one of their r i ations to \ establish a Keg^S, with; sidedlnver by the Queen, our ««>• whom alone we can be happy- h aV .i A pair of English l^J^%\J.. iest horse-whip they could find ax i*» ^ shop, went to the house of an am ^ had published some pnW*?\**™^ one of them, entered his parlor, oto» ^ door upon him, beat, cut, toatfriM^^i gled him for a considerable time, • tired exulting in their ^W-*^! confined to his bed three *eete : .fl a a si oris state, and one If his ^JT^M covered its sight, from a stroke ot w ^j Helvwaweak tlrtifrrwn, «w^™L eles and a wig, which was torn w '•Late, and-the, li««the1 rrhe work °f pet 1 onprosper< ier of t tersinEnglar; & Bibles werew Ev, and dirty, K, may take |i^on thee ffleary taxes-and lerceatLeipsig. 1 Lts of iwge cap fence. 10ne hundred an s confined as sla iter off the AfacE Lors and vallwit t e pt the captain J (ted to work th Id. The victori Lty-atSieraLei ^ the blessings o |us instruction. Uustriahasconse JOBS remain l»« a] Lfainthecommc Lral sentiments H f e cursed with moi suto Tile late increase am cotton has already ijreial men, and it i Ijrflty of money and i ffntry. The faila ibuted to thisi cause, ijie notes of the* ra Redeemed at the i> U-York. <%e Hartford Banks Udeeming their bill fc. as has also the B gn Agent from capita ||e two thirds of the ik, if the remainder ,mety boats departed ,ich paid the eollectoi 11,000 barrels of salt c ided from the canal ai •t the last summer. SAboat called Noah'i 'inner of -animals and Jewish city of Arara , s to New-xork to c< waters.\ illie sloop rigged boat sarrivedattockporti ia, with six passenger kand is to be employ le Witt Clinton, Jr ten employed by.th »to survey the Cnn the work has been i kit. Bull of Bath, i irtial for the Battalii from the 19th Regt ing, and Lieut. Smi fciates. Pe rumor fhat His IV i Georgias had reqtiir ' i. Gaines, is confirme jOfihe 25 members c inncssee who voted f States Senator, only t V. Desha of Kentuc He lately entei |'rof horse pistols stud ' i was killed in Ohi j Freeport to Gosh Ml, and a man narat Icorpse, has been com ids however, that he 1 t he saw a man-v Itleiime he discovered 2 are it is said, twi Ikte Huron. irles F. Shoemake Inked in an affair of i Hie, of Savannah, ai >the 24th ult. T | of the U.S. Frigat e between them arc fk yellow fever made i,on the 29th of Augi \ iirari, it is said, a Jupply an empire with William Lilly has offe Bfertile office of Clei Iffliel Hendee has pi [elors of Wayne co. as i B. Heacock, c pe Assembly—self-m t is the difference P'cntion ? Caucusses ij condemned by the ] pof Congress or the filling to the business li meetin concave, I |H>the people who the |L Convendons, on \ates are appointed b • express purpose o Bnmending suitable ci ll unite their votes. F-flie confounded. I Nen St. John has PS a new paper in tin I« the Western Senti; I j Newport Patriot Pe hands of T. C.Su Mt.Cowdry, theforr j Wious ills,\ whicl •«een heir to,\ and Pas his reason for la itbeoins (0 fc, e l u H^bitd, of Alban' F\i that city devot Pwus subjects. F'VY.D.Adv.and IWrmtin!; Machin „ which will print leases now in use p '»e second edition of i I™ Jourest and Trai e^h^et; teft c tezum ^ feVMaRee, the •*'\ length, and 'Uhill ,. 1 \ e Vco •I? .!' which wil1 y fc h ?<-e on Sandy' C,' tha t Place. ™aga co. was b v« „» „. by tW0 r uffiani «i,\the 24th ult. 1 kerf ? meral s P»r tw 0l ^ Vhich \ ur K. Eyes > a »d almol /ill! \^adclle fQs-whtthproduc & ns blaster. r lt ' ,s «d. Thetr I'W^nahWatsc Sel\ a r \ c >Pt whiel >Cirf ld J COnd « n \ K& u r ? d,1(: emise ['fNj.j^Kongina Jtountry. i Onond; thai J -) and his cider VL9 on corel, M tow ,-,'' in 1823 »H19 and \sold i . \son cZ the , Sa bbath, ••fSn^Mr.Ffel '^sltnt™^ mortal
