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, CONGRESS.
TN SENATE, '1llfa7‘c/z I.
Mr. King, of New-York, submitted the follow-
ing t'esolutio_n, which was read th_e first time. ‘
' Resolved, That the President ofthe Senate ant.
the Speaker of the House of Represe_ntativ’es,doj
adjourn their respective houses on the first Mon-
day of April néxt. -‘ ‘ “ ' .
Mr. Findlay laid the following resolution on the
table for consideration. '
Resolved, That the Committee on Commerce
and Manufactures be instructed to inquire into the
expediency of prohibiting the importation of spi-
7 rits. Mr. F.’ followed his motion with a speech
of some length, to show that a prohibiiion of the
importation of loreign spirits would operate very
- beneficially on the interests of the whole repub-
lic, partitzularly on those of the grain states : that
it would be attended with much of the good and
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none of the evils of a sumptuary law, so far as re- *.
ga-rds the use ofardent spirits. SIC.
The Senate resumed the consideration of the
resolution relative to an appropriation of public
lands to the old states. After a Cot-)Sidot‘,£1l)le de-
bate the Senate adjourned to Monday.
11/[arc]: 4 ———'l‘he resolution offered by Mr. King,
of New’ York, on Friday, proposing an adj‘ourn-
ment of the present session, on the first Monday
of April, was adopted.
The Senate then took up the bill to establish a
' government for the territory of Florida, and spent
the remainder of the sitting in discussing and
-Jo-maturing its- numerous provisions‘; in the course
of which Mr. Walker offered an amendment con
taining protisions for annexing apart of V-Veg
Florida to the state of Alabama. This amend-
ment was ordered to be ptinted—-'I'lte bill was
laid on the table; and the Senate adjourned.
House or RaP1tEss:v'mTtvzts, Marc}; 1,
Mr. Cannon laid on the table a resolution pro-
vidiug for the adjournment of Congress on the
30th of tVlat'ch.
Mr. Tracy laid the following on the table,
llesolrcrl, That the Committee on Naval Af.
fairs be it':sll‘u(:IC(l to inquire into the expediency
‘ ofmodilyirtg the act, entitled ‘ An act for the grad-
ual lDCl'&t.::3<: of the Navy ofthe United States,’ so
as to require at part of the annual appropriations
to be expettded in the construction of vessels of
an inferior force to those now authorized by said
. law to be built. .
Z\/larch 2.———Sz«/2/2rr.9sio2z of Piract/.—-.‘sIr. Mc-
VLane, from the comtnittee on Naval Afi‘-airs, to
whom was referred the resolution of 3d Jan. and
.5th and 6th Feb. last, made a report upon the
suppression of Piracy in the “West India seas-—
of which the following is an abstract :
The report states that the system of plunder, in‘
‘Nest India seas. is truly alarming and imperious.
ly calls for the prompt interposition of govern.
merit : that every mail brings such accounts of
massacre and plunder, by the vicious ‘and-depra-
ved of all nations ; that ifuot winked at by the
au.thot"ities of Cuba, they are not restrained ; that
C" the danger of smuggling is thereby considerably
increased on our coast ; an ample forcr; is there.
fore recommended to suppress it ; tha't the force
actually employed by our government, is the
Ft-an'klin of 74 guns, in the Pacific, for the protec-
tion of our commerce in that quarter ; that the
Constellation frigate of36 gunsis in the same 0-
cean, but ordered to return home on the 3,»,-iv,-,l
’ of the Franklin; that the schooner Dolphin of l2
-guns accompanies the Franklin, as absolutely ne-
cessary upon so long a voyage.
That the frigate Constitution of 44 guns ; sloop
of war Ontario of 18 guns, and schr. Nonsuch of
_1._0 guns, are cruising in the Mediterranean, to
keep the Barbary poWt:t‘s in awe and protect our
commerce in that sea ; and it is believed that a
less force would be inadequate for these objects.
_That the sloop of war Hornet of18 guns; the
brigs Entcrpt'i.ze and Spark of 12 guns each, and
the schrs. Porpoise, Grampus, Shark and Alliga-
tor, of 12 guns each, are cruising in the VVest
India seas and Gulf of Mexico for the protection
of trade, the suppression of piracy, 8tc. ; and that
the gun boats No. l58. and 168, are also cruising
along the coasts of Georgia and Florida, for the
same purposes.
That the frigate Macedonian is now equipping
at Bostornand will sail soon on a cruise forthe same
object ; and that it will be necessary to keep, at
least, one vessel of war on the coast of Africa, for
the suppression of the slave trade.
The committee are of opinion that no part of
the foregoing enumerated force could be with-
drawn from the service in which it is employed,
without detriment to the public interest, and that
the force in the ‘West India seas and Gnlph of
Mexico are inadequatefor the objects specified in
the resolution referred to. ‘
That the rest ofthe force belonging to the Na-
vy, consisting of the ‘Java,-1.4. guns, and now on-
worthy of repairs; the Erie of 18 guns; the Pen-
cock of.l8 guns; Congress of 36 guns; United
States of-11. guns ; John Adams of24 guns; Cy-
ane of24 guns, and Gtterriere of 44 guns, are in
ordinary at the tlilferettt Navy Yards at Boston,
New-York, ‘Washington, and Norfolk.
That the committee are of opinion, to afford
effectual protection to the commerce in the VVest
Indies and C-ulph of M-exico,the Corvettes Cyane
and John Adatns,and sloops of war Peacock and
Eric should be fitted out as soon as possible ;
that the Erie can be fitted out in fivemontlts. the
Pcacock in two months, the John Adams in six
weeks, and the Cyane in five weeks; and that
the Constellation frigate, should it be thought ne-
cessary, may be directed on her return from the
_”Pacific to cruise in the West India seas, tho’ it is
believed it would be more expensive than to build
additional Sloops of War for that purpose, which
-are for many reasons superior to frigates, or smal-
" lcr vessels for such service. The four first na-
med vessels are now undergoing repairs, and the
amount neces:sary for this purpose is already.em-
braced in the estimate for the present year; so
that should they now be directed to be put in ser-
vice it will be necessary to increase the estimates
$0!‘ the present year, not more than $l20,000,and
the committee are authorised to state that this
appropriation will not materially vary the stateof
the treasury, as disclosed by the Secretary’s re-
port, becauscsince the date of that report, there
P, has been transferred tothe surplus fandanamount
of unexpended balances-of appropriation for‘ the
naval service sufficient to meetuthe increased'ex-
J/pcttdttut'e. _But._ the cemrnittee cannot suppose
. zens of the United States call imperiously for the f
exertionof the national force, so small an expen-
diture can be a matter of any moment. If the
. protection be necessary, it must be yielded, and
the only considerations connected with cost should
should not be vvastefully expended-.
On the whole the committee are ofopinion that
the employmentofa sufficient number of vessels
in the West India seas and the Gulf of Mexico,
authorised to make captures under the existing
laws, &c. iftbe officers are properly industrious
and'interpris_ing,would afford all the protection re-
quired, and the committee the.refore recommend
the adoption of the following resolution:
Resolved, ".‘hat-it is expedient forthwith to fit
out and put in service the ‘cot-vettes Cyatte, John
Adams, and the sloops of war.;Peacock, and Erie,
for the protection of commerce and the suppres-
sion ofpiracy in the West India seas and Gulf of
‘Mexico ; and also to employ the frigate Consti-
tution, should the President deem the employ-
ment ofa frigate necessary for that purpose.
This report was ordered to be printed.
Mr. Randolph moved that a jzillll. committee be
appointed to consider and report what business is
necessary to be acted up-onbefore the close ofthe
present session, and also to report what day it will
be proper, consistently with the public interest,
for the Congress of the U. States to adjourn.
On introducing this resolution, Mr. llandolplt
made many remarks in his usual style of eccen-
tricity; he said in substance that the ides‘ of
March were come ; that he was tired oflisteuing
to public speakers btllowing through that vast]
hall ; and that if he remained, (though he had de-
termined to ask leave of absence) he would vote
against every proposition that came before the
house, not excepting the civil list appropriations,
as he thought Congress had sate long enough.
Mr. Baldwin replied in a few appropriate re-
marks ; stated, among other facts, the difi‘,-{rent
periods of former sittings of Congress, to shot.-.'
that the proposed limit to the present session was
unreztsonablt-. ; he concluded by saying, that if
Congress had‘ yet done so little, it was time they
should go seriously to work.
Mr. W'right was of opinion there was much
important: business to transact; he thought it
would be a woful exhibit if the lost time ofthe ses-
sion could be shown, which cost the nation up-
wards of $400 an hour. He hoped the propogi.
tion would be negatived.
Some further remarks were made, and the
House adjourned.
Jllarclz 4.—Mr. Eustis, from the Committee on
Military Affairs, made a report, accompanied by
a hill ‘ concerning the Military Academy ;’ which
was twice read and committed to a committee of
the whole on the state of the Union. [The 1st
section requires the cadets, on entering the acad-
emy, to enlist into the service of the U. States
for 5 years ; the 2d limits the number of cadets
to years; the 3d reduces the pay after the
1st ofJune to dollars per month. .
The Apportionment Bill was reported, correct
ly enrolled, and signed by the speaker.
Mr. Tracy called for the consideration of a res-
olution by him submitted on a former day, p.t‘Ct-
posing instructions to the Naval Committee to in-
quire into the expediency of recommending a
modification of the annual appropriation for the
gradual increase ofthe Navy, so as to authorize
the construction of vessels of a smaller size than
those now authorized by law. The house agreed
to consider the resolution.
Mr. Lowndes said he did not mean to oppose a
resolution for inquiry, to which the gentlemen
composing the committee did not themselves ob-
ject.—But,. should the proposition suggested in
the resolution ever grow into a provision oflaw,
the effect of it would be, not to increase, but to
diminish, the naval power oi the United States.
The policy of the governmem, in pursuance of
which the annual appropriation for naval purpos-
es was made-—and he thought it a wise policy...
was, to provide in peace a number olthosc larger
vessels, which cannot be procured or built on a
sudden emergency. Vessels of a small class
there would be no diffictilty in procuring at any
time. The effect of such a measure as this reso-
lution looked to would be to change entirely tilts
provident policy of the government, and in fact
to diminish the naval force ol the country. Such
a course, he hoped, though there might be no ob-
jection to inquiry respecting it, would never re-
ceive the sanction of the Naval Committee.
Mr. Cambreleng did not rise for the purpose of
opposing the inquiry, nor to express any opinion
at that time on the question involved iii the reso-
lution proposed by his colleague, (Mr. Tracy,)
but to remind him that a report was presented on
Saturday, by the Naval Committee, which was
not yet printed. That report embraced informa-
tion partially relating to the subject of the gentle-
man’s inquiry. He would, therefore. suggest to
him the propriety ofallowiug the resolution to re-
main on the table for the present.
Mr. Hardin saw no impropriety in referring
this resolution to the naval Committee; be was
for diverting a portion of the $500,000 for build-
ing small vessels, and did not see the utility of
continuing the increase of 74's.
Further debate took place, and a motion to lay
the resolution on the table was negatived.
- 1”‘ Mr. Golden was opposed to the adoption ofthe
resolution. It was urged in its favor, that it was
clear and unambiguous. It was on that very
ground that he felt it his duty to oppose it, for it
distinctly proposes 'a diversion of the navy fund
from the object for which it was appropriated.
The purpose of suppressing piracies was a tem-
porary object—at least it was hoped that it would
provesso. It was necessary that there should be
a force employed to protect out- commerce against"
the piratical cruisers in the Gulf of Mexicoijcn
the western shores of the continent, and to enforce
an observance of the laws in relation to the slave
trade. It was obvious, that the provision for this
service would be a temporary one, and it there-
fore ought uot to be incorporated into the perma-
nent establishment of our navy. The multipli-
cation and employment of small vessels, be con-
tendeclfi ere not favorable to the prosperous con-
ditionfo anavy. They did not induce a habit of
discipline‘, nor did they contribute to an experi-
ence that would be beneficial and necessary on
board a large vessel. He thought in these res-
pects that they. were rather prejudicial to the ser-
be,‘that the money necessary to make it effectual, 4
» army, Sec.
that where 'thesafet‘y oi’ the commerce and citta l -,r.~-. ttnhum wals B0liaPP!'Ol)t‘12tled for a partic-.’ of Spain, were in contravention of the immunities
“jl«I - ;: '.-.,‘-’lt, or for temporary objects, but it was attached to the condition of agents of a public
,3-.-a'd=.. 0‘. preparation in time of peace, to_meet
'3 .. 1;?-'9; . ncies of war. It would be recollected
that the sum of 500,000 dollars per. annum was a
reduction of one half from the amount ofthe ori-
ginal appropriation, which was one million of dol-
lars. That appropriation was made at a time
when the glory achieved by the navy was fresh
in tbclmiutl, and when the memory of its heroism
had not faded from the heart._ It was at a time
when, without disparagcment to the gallantry of
ottr arms in the other departments, it seetned to
be admitted by_all that more was owing to the na-
vy than any other, for success in the conflict. The
experience of the war convinced every”one that
whether we contended for. protection of the sea-
board, or supremacy of power, the navy was our
safest reliance. The sentiment was universal
that -the establishment ought to be kept up and
gradually increased ; and asystcm of policy foun-
ded on experience be (Mr. C.) did not feel him-
self disposed hastily to abandon. It had been
said, however, that this was a I‘€S0lU.[l0ll for in-
quiry only. But t‘.‘lr..C. contended that it was
not entirely nugatory-—if it was intended to have
any et'ficacy,'its cffects must be pernicious. The
very contemplation of a change in our naval poli-
cy was injut-i_ous. If the sum which the resulti-
tion, undoubtedlycontemplates be taken away,
what becomes of the general appropriation ? You
cannot increase the navy under it. You must have,
in each case, a force competent to meet the force
to which it is opposed :--a force adequate in the
Pacific to meet the marauders in that quarter-—in
the Gulf of Mexico, to suppress the lawless dc;
predatious that are committed in the vast expanse
of its waters—-and on the coast of Africa, that
may detect and cope with the desperate adventur-
ers who contiuue the trade in human flesh. And
these armaments are to be fitted out at the ex-
pense, and in reduction of the fund for the gene-
ral increase of the Navy. What would be left
for the purposes contemplated by the founders of
that fund, it was easy to imagine. it was said
by the gentlemen from Kentttcky (Mr. Hardin)
that the country could not afford an expence be-
yond $500,000 for the increase of the Navy. To
this proposition he could not assent. He could
not agree that this nation was incompetent to pro-
vide funds for the protection ofits coturuerce and
independence. V/'hi1st this country was enjoying
the blessings of peace---its fields and harvests
smiling‘ under the culture of the hnsbandman—...its
canvass whitening the bosom ofcvery sea--its ad-
venturous sons penetratingihe forest, and the
people participating in all the bounties that a kind
Providence ever showered upon any nation on the
earth, it was in vain to contend that our resour-
ces were inadequate to our protection. For these
reasons Mr. C. was opposed to a tlivt.-rsion of any
part of the fund to other objects than those to
which it was originally appropriate l. Mr. C. was
willing to make a suitable provision for the sup-
pression of piracy, but be thought it would be
madncss to do it at the expense of a permanent
fund for a perm-aney object, in which the hon-
or aud character of the nation were essentially
involved.
Mr. Hardin said he would not go beyond the
appropriation of $500,000; we had not the means
without borrowing; he advocated the construc-
tion of smaller vessels, which, he said there was
a strong claim on the nation to provide, to operate
against the pirates, 8cc.
Mr. Bassett was against the innovation ofbrt,'ak-
ing in upon the naval appropriation; he said be
heard no argument to convince him the inquiry
was necessary. He adverted to the original in-
tention of Congress, in provifliug for the increase
of vessels. He understood Commodore Chaun-
cey had a sloop of war built in 29 days, it was
then literally nonsense to build ships not wanted,
and that could be provided in so short atime. He
was for building large ships in time of peace,
that could not be constructed in less than three
years. Practical men were for building lat'ge ves-
sels; he saw no advantage in providing small
vessels in anticipation, and that to divert the ap-
propriation was a dangerous experiment. He
. should vote against it.
Mr. Tracy followed in some observationsin fa-
vor of the resolve. He was for a deliberate in-
quiry, and not for a premature decision. He saw
no evil in the temporary diversion of the fund
front building large ships, when we were so much
in want of vessels of inferior force. The resolu-
tion was then adopted by a decided vote.
Mr. VVrigbt, of Md. offered a resolution propo-
sing to inquire into the expediency of preventing
the transportation of the mail on Sundays, which
the house refused to consider, by a large majority.
The engrossed bill making appropriations for
the military service for l822,_was taken up at its Sd
reading. Mr. Cook moved that the bill be re-
committed to a committee of the whole, for the
purpose of altering the amount ‘of the pay of the
Mr. Randolph then rose for the pur-
pose of supporting the motion to re-commit,
chiefly on the ground of an item authorising the
appropriation _of 75,000 dollars for clothing, in
anticipation.
Finally, the bill passed, ayes 133, noes 24.
March 5.-—Mr. Smith, from-the committee to
whom was referred alrcsolution on the subject,
reported a bill to abolish imprisonment for debt ;
which was twice read and committed.
Florida Transactian.9.—-Mr. Archer, of Virgin-
ia, submitted the following resolutions .-
Resolved, That the appointment during the
past year of a Governor of the Provinces of East
and W'est Florida, invested with larger powers
than were exercised by the officers of the exist-
_,ing government of the said provinces, at the time
of their delivery to the United‘ States, was not au-
thorized by the act of the last session of Congress
entitled ‘ an act for carrying into execution the
treaty between the United States and Spain, con-
cluded at ‘Washington, on the 22d Feb. 1819.’
Resolved, That the appointment of a Govern-
or ofthe .Provinces of East and \~Vest Florida,
with authority to exercise supreme judicial, in
conjunction with supreme executive powers with-
in the saute, was a contravention of the constitu-
tion of the United,.S_tates. .
Resolved, That "tffe arrest and imprisonment, in
Province of West"Florida, by order ofthe chief
executive oilicer therein‘, of Don Jose Callava,
then or recerltly charged with the functions and
‘vice than otltet'wi‘se. The fund of 500,000 dol-
character of a Commissioner of the Government
charactenby the law Sc usage of civilized nations. ‘
Resolved,That the issuing,about thesame time.
by the same officer, of a citation, in the nature of
process of contempt, against a person holding the
commission of a_Judge ofthe United States with-
in the said Province, for an alledged undue dis-
charge ofa judicial function, was a proceeding-
not warranted by any legal authority vested in
said officer.
lVll‘- Archer was proceeding to state the mo-
tives which induced him to offer the resolves;
when the question to consider the resolves,(u-biclt
admits of no debate) was put, and decided in the
negative. So the House refused * now to consider’
these resolutions. '’
Bankrzt/it Bz'll.—-The House went into commit.
the month of August. last, in Pensacolar in the‘,
tee on the Bankrupt Bill. Mr. Lowndes conclu- .
ded his remarks against the principles of the bill.
Mr. Baldwin next spoke against the motion to
strike out the first section. Mr. Tucker, of Va.
followed in favour of the motion. Mr. Hill of Me.
then occupied the floor till half past 3, when the
committee lose, with leave to sit again.
SENATE, March 5.—In the Senate, on Tuesday “
the resolution‘ submitted byAMr. Findlay, on l"ri.
day last, relative tg the Prohibition offoreign spir.
its, was takett ujiiland agreed to. H '
The Senate resumed the consideration of the
bill to establish a government for the Territot-y oi"
Florida—-the question beingon the motion mad
yesterday by Mr. VValket-, to introduce an amend-
ment into the bill, providing for the annexation of
a part of West Florida to Alabama, After along
debate, the amendment was rejected, 25 to l9.
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Extract o_/'a letter (0 the: Editors Q/‘the ll/Iercantile
.dd'vcrti.ve1', dazed‘ VV1tstttnG'roxv, March 5.
- ‘ lannex a list of some of the articles contained
in Gen. Smith’: Tariff, reported yesterday. The
items most interesting in New York, are the aug-
mented rateson Iron and Hemp. It is not believ-
ed, however, that any tat-ill‘ will be finally acted
upon this session. ,
Articles paying 7 1-9,’ raised to lo per cent ;
Manufactures of Wool, Cotton and Linen, 25 do;
Do do Silk from beyond the.Cape'of Good Hope;
Nanltius from do, 33 l-3 per cent ; on ready made
clothes, 40 per cent 3 on Lead, 2 cents; on Shot,
3 cents; Feathers for beds, 5 cents ; Pewter, 4
cents ; Pepper, 10 cents ;_ Pimento, 8 cents; Ale, '
Beer and Porter, (not in bottles) 15 cents per gal-
lon ; Do in bottles 20 cents; Cassia, 10 cents ;
Cocoa, 3 cents ; Chocolate, - 4 cents ;’'Ginger, 3
cents .; Flax, 3 cents ; Raisins, in boxes and jars,
4 cents ; tn kegs 3 cents ; Indigo,25 cents ;_Quick-
silver, 8 cents; Molasses, 6 cents ; Linseed Oil,
25 cents; tVladder, 2_ccnts; VVo_ol, 6 cents ; To-
bacco, 4 cents; all Black Teas, 25 cents ; Hyson
Skin and other Green, not enumerated. 25 cents ;
Coal,6 cents per l)USlt€l,C0ppeI' Bottoms, 4 cents;
Copper in plates or sheets, weighing more than
34 oz. pet‘ square foot. 4cents; Hemp, S44. 44.
100; Iron, in bars not rolled, $20; Iron Cast-
ings, $f.’O; Spikes, 4 cents, Nails, 5 cents, An-
vils, 2 cents ; Iron, in sheets‘, rods and hoops, 3
cents; Iron Chain Cables, 36 per ton; Spades
and Shovels, $2 per dozen; Opium, $1 ; Pt'iu!t-
ing Paper, 8 cents; Coloured and Wrapping do,
6 cents ; VVriting Paper, 12 cents, Sugar Loaf, 4'-'
cents; Letter or Folio Post, 15 cents; Printed
Hangings, 15 cents; VVine--Madeira, 60 cents;
Sicily, 40 cents; Canary, 30 cents; Fayal, 80
cents; Pico Madeira, 40 cents ; Malaga and Col-
menar, 30 cents ; Books in sheets or boards, 21
cents per lb. ; do, when bound, 28 cents pet lb.
The old credits are revived.
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From the National Intclligenccr, 1l'Iarclz 6.
Monday last was the day on which the semi-‘
annual payment of pensions to Revolutionary Sol-
diers and others was to be made, throughout the
United States, had the necessary funds been ap.
propriated. W’e are glad to learn that, in this
city. the payments were advanced by the Branch
Bank (which is here the agent for paying) with.
out waiting for the appropriation law. VVe hope
the same lib'erality has been shown to the poor
old and infirm pensioners, in all thebtzttes where-
in Banks are agents.
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From the W'as/mzgton City Gazette.
We .undcrstand that the Mexican Commodore
Cortes, arrived in this city on Thurstlay‘ evening.
He is charged with a commission of importance
from his government. He left the city of Mex-
ico about 40 days ago, and Vera Cruz about 30
days since. The fortress of San Juan de Ulloa
was still in the possession of the Spaniards. The
Spanish troops in Mexico were about to be em-
barked for Spain. The whole country was quiet;
Letters from LortlCochrane, to the 6th of De-
cember, had been received in Mexico.’ He _had
composed all matters with Gen. San Martin. In-
deed he had only insisted on keeping his engage-
ments with the seamen,whom he punctually paid.
The Aurora states that Col.. Cortes, ‘ now in
Baltimore, is an accredited agent, and is to be
followed by Don M anuelElizalbe. The Congress
of Mexico was to meet on 24th February; there’
is great probability that the government will be
an aristocracy. We repeat, however, that the at-
tachments and prepossessions of Mexico gener-
al, are abhorrent of Europe, and strong towards
the United States.’
Extract qf cz letter—-‘-‘ St. Barts, Feé; l5. .
‘ We have accounts from Grenada ofthe intend s
tion of his Majesty’s Ministers to open the Brit-
ish Colonies to the Americans; The news comes
from Marriot, senr. to whom was referred the pe+
tition of the Grenada. Planters to that efi'ect---
who state, that on presenting the petition to‘ Lord
Bathhurst, his lordship replied that it was the in‘-
tention of-the Ministers so to do, subjecting the
Americans to some charges as at protecting‘ duty.
The islanders are all on tiptoe, and are very lim-
ited in their purchases, expecting’ to be suppli-
ed direct from the States at an eariy period.‘
, Newsunvtiotu‘, March 5.-
City Qf St. Dantingo surrtmdcrcd.-—”-Capt. Plum-
met‘, of schr. Otter, arrived here yesterday from
the city of St. Domingo, which place he left 10th
February, informs that President Boyer arrived
in_ the harbor the 8th, ‘and landed at the head of
his troops on thef9th February. The republican
flagwvas hoisted at the fort, and a national salute,
fired. The transfer was madcvvithout a shadow
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