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CONGAS I ON Ah. jiovsk or cdncsday, Utc. 2o solui.on? i ffered. The day principally occupied in discussing the question whether past and present members ot the State Legislatures shall be admitted on the thior of Congress. 'Thursday, Dec.

Military business. Sundry itsoiulions offered. SEXATE. Thun lay, Dec. 27.

Petition of President Lc. ul U. S. Bank praying relief. Petition ot i University praying a rerieal of duty on imported books.

Sundry resolutions offered. Several bills a second reading. Closed doors on executive business. FOREIGN NEWS. We regret to find by the arrival at Haiti mote of (lie ship North Point, Captain ington, in 95 days from Batavia, that the Culcra as still making dreadful ravages the Island of Jaia.

GREECE. Advices are received from Trieste, that Tnpoliaza, the capital of Peloponnesus, has capitulated to the insurgents. Letie's from Greece say that the celebrated C.mova, has sent 200 workmen to Athens, to restore the Pantheon at that place. GERMANY. I'ierma.

Oct. journey of Prince Metternich to Hanover, excites much interest. It may be relied on, that this government continues on good terms with Russia, and that it is endeavoring to maintain peace in the rest of PORTUGAL. The Lisbon dates are to the 27fh October. At the sitting of the Cortes on the a proposition was made by M.

Borges Carneiro for abolishing the order of the of Malta. In the course of a very long speech he contrasted their situation with that of Switzerland, anu the United States. Ordered to a tecoiid reading. SOUTH The constitution lately adopted by ihe Republic of Colombia isneaily a copy of the constitution of the United States, with the ex- i ception that the President is elected for seven instead of four. He is commander in Chief of the army and navy, but when be takes active command the duties of the civil government devolve on the Vice President.

DECREE OF THE GO FE RAM EAT OF HUE AOS AYRES. 1st. In future, no Letters ot Marque and Reprisal shall be granted without previously and solemnly publishing the cause, that obliges the government to have recourse to the 2d. Every person within the teriitorv of this province, who may be in possession of any Letter of Marque, must present it to tue Minister of the Navy, within days from the date of this decree. 3d.

Those persons in countries situated beyond the equinoctial line, or on the coast of the Pacific, must present said Letter of Marque at the Navy Office, within eight months. 4th. The securities given shall become responsible for the fulfilment of the two foregoing articles. oth. Every Commander of a Privateer, criming in virtue of a Letter of Marque, granted by any of the governments that have ex- 1 isted in this capital, at the sight ol this decree, shall cease to cruise, and shall be put into port to disarm, and return the license.

Gth. Any one who shall transgress the fore- i going articles, will incur the guilt of piracy. 7th. Every privateer that shall continue to cruise after the expiration of eight months from the date of this decree, authorised by license from the government of tins country, will be treated as a pirate. Gth.

The Minister of War and Navy, is charged with the execution of this decree. (Signed) MARTIN RODRIGUEZ. FRANCISCO DE LA CRUZ. Secretary oj fYur and Auvy, (Signed) CRUZ. Buenos Ayres, Gth Oct.

1021. CUSTOM HOUSE OATHS. We observe, that in the commercial laws enacted by tue Congress of the Republic of Colombia, tbe ziord of honor is substituted Lr oaths in tbe atlms ot the cuatom-houie. The Adeline, arrived at Baltimore, sailed from Santa Martha on the 20lh ult. and we leam from Capt.

King, that Gen. M. Coimtiander ot the Provinces of Carthagena and Santa Martha was at the latter place, preparing an expedition of about 3U00 men to go against Porto Bello, Chagres and Panama. It was supjiosed the expedition would set out in the course of rich province of which had been waveting between Columbia and Peru, bad lately surrendered to tbe turner, ami bad become a part of that republic. A considerable force which had been ordered to march into Qiiln, had, in consequence, been recalled.

The standing army of the Republic of Colombia was computed at from 25 to30.000 men, independent of militia. Several aimed vessels were at Santa Martha, preparing to accompany Gen. Montiilo on his new expedition against the Isthmus ot Panama. In consequence of the numerous piracies on the Dutch Hag, by filtd out at Puito Gavello, tLe governor of Curacoa had written to Surinam lor an addi'ionai naval juice. Accordingly, tbe bug Swalluw, (of20 guns,) De Jonge bad been sent to Curacoa.

was thence despatched to to cun voy vessel-, i en Dutch ve-seis. had been eaptuicd by Spanish The Curacoa papers state that the iearv squadion, anxiously looked for in those Si. consisting ol the Hornet, Spark, Enterprize, Porpoise, Slunk, ami Grampus. MEXICO. Accounts were received the 27th ult.

from Havana, stating that Iturbide, leader, of the late revolution, had deciaied himself Emperor of Mexico. Y. Mer. Adv. DOMESTIC 1 ALABAMA.

Treasury appears the report of the treasurer Alabama, that the amount on hand at the commencement of the year, and the receipts during last year were 31 1-2, and the disbursements dining the same period $11,101 47 leaving a balance in the treasury on the 16th Nov. of $1203 £7 1-2. GEORGIA. A bill has passed the Senate, reducing the salaries of the public governoi to $2500 (he judges to $1C0U. Its passage by the Hi use is considered probable.

S. CAROLINA. The windmill on Cape Roma in, which has frequently been the cause of the shipwreck of vessels bound to Charleston, in consequence of its resemblance to the Light of that harbor, has, at last, claimed the notice of the legislature of South-Carolina, who have passed a resolution appointing certain persons to fix a mark of distinction upon the building, to prevent like accidents in future. OHIO. letter from Zanesville, Ohio, of 2d instant, says, at 2 o'clock, on the morning of the 2d instant, a tne was discovered in some out buildings in this place, which commuuica; ted to the adjacent and before the flames could be extinguished, all the in one of the best squares in the town were induced to account so nearly resembles a hoax played, off upon the of a pretended tire the 12th JVov, last, that we arc inclined to believe it is not A bill is before the legislature of Ohio, the object of which is to reduce the compensation of certain ctFicers of the government.

It is proposed to reduce the per diem allowance of members of the legislature to $2. VIUGIMA. In this Slate, there has arisen a collision between the Governor and the Executive Coun cil with respect to his prerogative and their authority. Each party has appealed to the Legislature, which, however, shews no disposition to interfere in the controversy. The point in dispute is, whether, in the case of the Governor not being present at any of their meetings, the Executive Council can act independently of him, under the provision of ihe constitution hich authorizes them to act when the Governor is absent from the The Governor maintains that occasional absence from the city at a few miles distance does not constitute absence from the no ii.o.u grounds, against such a construction.

The Council, on the other hand, disclaiming the shield ot" pure intentions interposed in their favor, challenge scrutiny, and affirm that the construction which they have given to the constitution and Jaws of this commonwealth is the true one that it is the only practical or practicable exposition of which these instruments are capable; that it is moreover the interpretation they have received from Ihe patriots who formed the constitution and introduced it into practice that it is in tact the interpretation which has been given both to the laws and the constitution, Irom the commencement of the government down to the administration of the present Gov- 1 ernor. The precedents are certainly in fa- vor ol the Council, but the Governor contends, in me Hue ot a not mere- I ly of a factious as (fie Governor himself has precedents cannot change the letter of the law, nor length of error justify a continuation of it. The controversy, though conducted ith of mutual respect, is rather piquant. Xat. Jut.

Trouble in the Ancient liostili- i ties on paper have been commenced, and vigorously prosecuted for a short time past, between the Governor and Commander in Chief of irginia, and his Select In answer toau attack made upon him by the Council, tbe Governor says, The Governor ot irginia, lor the last five years, has been no more than a reading and signing cleik. Ad- ot Council are called orders of Council, and issued as such, the Counsellors very ficfj ienlly directing the cleik, in the presence of the Governor, to serve them as orders to be executed without any concuirence whatever, on the part ot the Governor, who has no moie 1 to say in regard to according to the avowed doctrine of several of the Counsellors, than the foreman of a pH it jury has with die Again, his Excellency to the charge, that I have Leeu incapable of meeting public exigencies (rom intoxication, 1 now make the only possible answer, that (here never was a iru re outrageous LIE, subscnled to by V. Taper. PENNSYLVANIA. Bv a report ot the 1 reasurer of (he State of Pennsylvania, it appears, that more than half of the expenditures of the past yeai, was for Tublic Improvements.

The President ot the United accredited Anthony Mellen, as his Britannic ice Consul for the Slate ot North Carolina. NEW-JERSFV. The Treasurer of Jertnj lately been publislied in all the on the authority of a report of a committee of the Legislature of New Jersey, that the Treasurer of that Slate, Col. Gordon, a laulter to the amount of 20,000 Presuming to he ihe tact, although he could no account lor if, the hone-t guardian of the treasury surrendered to the state all his hard earned property, and this not being sufficient, the sureties were called upon also. It now turns out that it is all a mistake, and that instead of the venerable treasurer being a defaulter, the state is indtUed to him about four thousand dollars! NEW YORE.

Melancholy Albany stage wa3 at Grienburgh, near Singsing, about 10 on Wednesday morning or.e of the passengers, Mr. Snediker of Dover, Dutchess county, was killed. An old lady had her arm broken. The other passengers Messrs Verplank, Clark, Nelson, of NewYoik, and Messrs. WadJIe and Ilallock, id Poughkeepsie, suffered no injury.

MASSACHUSETTS. Extract of a letter from Lieut. Abbot of the to Commodore John Shaw, commanding Officer in Bosten, dated, 1I.4RBOQ, PEC. 24, 1821. I have the honour to report to you my arrival at place, with the armed ship Marianne Fedora, hav ing on board all her crew as in number.

This vessel attacked the Alligator on the iHh November, (lat. aliout 38' N. long. in a most outrageous anil piratical manner; but was foiled in her attempts to rapture her, and after an action of about an hour and a half surrendered to the Alligator. is a ship of between 300 and 400 tons mounted four long 12-pounders, two long 6pounders, and four 24-pound carronades four of which I was under the necessity of throwing overboard in a very heavy gale of wind, in the Gulph Stream, on the 6th in which gale we lost some of our spars, and had our stern boat washed away.

The prize crew consisted of 16, including myself and two officers. Midshipman George S. Blake, and Mr. J. Diion, Master's Mate; and it gives me pleasure to acknowledge their uniform, vigilant and correct conduct, and that they rendered me every possible aid.

I will take the liberty to add, that the reason of the great length of the action was in consequence of the long guns of the prize, and Capt. desire to get along side before he commenced, (the wind being light) gave her the fight to herself for more than one We yesterday received a letter from Lt. Abbot, in which he furnishes some of the details of the above capture, not usually given in official letters. The following arc extracts On the 5th of Nov. in the lat.

of about 20, 39, N. and Ion. 30, W. at 9 A. M.

standing ou our course to the South and Last, we discovered a vessel on our larlord bow. Sonic time after we perceived she had taken in top gallant sails, hauled up her courses and hove too, and that she had a flag hoisted half mast, which we supposed to be a national flag in a whiff, a signal of distress. We immediately hauled up and stood for her, with the expectation of relieving some worthy distressed brother sailor. About 11 30 we discovered her to be a ship bearing the appearance of a small frigate or a sloop of war, and that her colour hoisted was a small blue flag. Soon after we were not a little surprised at being greeted with a shot, and could not but at first think it was an large Amerieau Ensign and Pendant were immediately hoisted.

We, were very soon undeceived however, and could not inisuiuc; nrr cnaracier and intention, for she opened a raking fire upon us with round and grape, utterly disregarding cur colours, and having none other herself than the above mentioned bhre flag. You may be assured our commander ever ready to relieve the distressed, to light an enemy, or maintain the honour of his country's flag, was not unprepared at this time, with his little schooner, for either, l'iuding our guns shorter and lighter than our as our shot would not reach our commander determined to loose no time in closing with her, and if possible to board, which from the winds being light, exposed us to her raking fires a long time before we could return it. At 1 30, having received her fire for more than one hour, and finding all attempts to dissuade her from further hostilities were unavailing. and having arrived within mnsket shot, we returned her fire- At 1 40, she hoisted the Portuguese ensign, and continued her hostilities as she had done before under her blue flag. At 1 50, she surrendered, having sustained some damage in her sails and rigging.

fehe proved to be an armed ship between three and four hundred tons, called Marianne Falora (commanded by Capt, Ventura Anacleto de Britto) mounting 4 long two long and four 21 pound carronades. She is pierced for 16, and from the construction of the ships quarter and her stern ports, has the capability to fight 9 on a From circumstances which have come under my own observation, and what I have learnt from the prisoners, the Captain of the appears to have been for a number of years Captain of a guinea-man in the slave trade. The crew are said to have observed, that they had had plenty of fights before but that at this time they told the Captain, it would be no good fight for them, for they knew, by our looks, we were Ament an man ot war and that his orders were to fight us, let us be what we A letter from Midshipman Barncv, of the dated at sea, Nov. 6, savs, We have had, until within a few days past, a succession of violent weather; the' most fearful of which was a dreadful whirlwind, accompanied by a which formed and ascended the Heavens, with great rapiditv, broke, and passed very near our the rapiditv of its progress, it is dillicult to sav what would have been the consequences to us had we been in its path. Yesterday we discovered a vessel I ahe ad of us she hme too, and hoisted a signal ol distress.

We, of course, made everv exertion to come up to her assistance. After cormuwithin gun shot, she fired at us ith grape and round shot. We immediately hoisted our rol! and after using every exertion to make her desi-t lirmg. we commenced firing, captured and took of Other reported particulars of this capture are, that she was Tmund from Bahia for Lisbon that she has a cargo of sugar, cotton, hides, that she has unqiicstiouahlv liven engaged in thu slave trade; and that it is expected she has specie on Catl. duelling.

This subject has been thus early taken up in Congress WP hop- it will result in a law that any one who shall p.ve or accept a challenge, or icrotid to either parly; or aiding, abetting or advising tbcn-in. shall be utterly disqualified to ho.J any oii.ee. either in or civ il. oV Maine. LX SE.XATE—Wednesday, Jan.

2, 1822. escnt, the following Senators, notified by the Executive John Me Donald, Mark Dtnuet, 3 Josiah Peirce, ii Lvmberland. Geo. Brad bury, Nathan'I Greene, Daniel Rose, Lincoln. Peleg 1 aitman, Jonas Wheeler, Ebenezor Poor, rr And.

Witham, Jeremiah H'ashington. Thomas Bond, Rufus Burnham, Kennebec. Abraham Morrell, Jas. Ripley, Cornelius fioliaud 1 At half past 10 the Board was called to order by Daniel Rose, it was ordered, that Messrs. Me Donald, Bradbury and I'a lman, be appointed a Committee to wait on Benjamin Ames, Esq.

Speaker of the House of Representatives, exercising the office of Governor, and the Council, and inform them that a quorum of the Senate weie assembled and ready to be qualified according to the Constitution. They accordingly attended, and administered the customary oaths to the members present. After 1 the Speaker and Council had retired, the Senate proceeded to the choice of a Chairman, ai.d elected Hon. George Bradbury. Messrs.

Tallman, Bond and Ripley, were i then appointed a Committee lo receive, sort and count the votes for President, ho reported the whole number of votes to be lb, ot which Dartiel Rose, Esq. had IS, and tvas elected. uc onidie men prucceceu 10 me cnoice of a Secretary. The first attempt proved a second ballot resulted in the choice of William B. Sevvall, Esq.

who received 10 the Secretary was qualified, a message was sent to the Council intorming them ol the organization of the Senate. The following communication to the President ot the Senate, fiom the Hon. Benj. Ames, was ihen read Council Chamber, Jan. 2, 1822.

Gentlemen of the Council, The Senators of the State of Maine for fhe present political year, having been qualified to enter upon the duties ol their rplace by having taken and subscribed ihe oaths required by the constitution, and chosen their President, I have no longer any authority, as 1 apprehend, to exercise the office ot Governor, and therefore resign the same, that it may be filled according to the provisions of the constitution. RPVJ. In consequence of the above resignation Ihe President of the Senate as called upon to exercise the office of Governor until the one chosen by the people should be qualified to exercise the functions thereof, and accordingly vacated the chair. Whereupon the Senate proceeded to the of a President pro tempore. The committee appointed to receive the votes, reported the whole number ot votes to be of which were for the Hon.

George Bradbury, who was accordingly elected. The Rules and Order of last year were adopted until further orders. Messrs. Tallrnan, Wheeler and Morrill, were appointed a committee to prepare Rules and Orders to be observed by the Senate during its present session. firs I a ne committee appointed lor that purpose, selected Capt.

John Merrill as Messenger lor the Senate. Mesers. Ripley, Bond, Pierce and O'Brien were appointed a committee to receive and examine the returns of votes given in the sev. eral towns and plantations in the Stale for Senators. lie Secretary being authorized to appoint an assistant Secretary, thereupon appointed Mr.

Thomas B. Sylvester. Messrs. TaIJman, Burnham, Pierce and L)ennett, with such as the House may join, were appointed a committee to receive, sort and count the votes given in by the several towns and plantations in this Slate for Adj- to Thursday, 9 o'clock. Thursday, Jan.

3. 1 he report of the Committee appointed Sierday, to examine the votes tor Senators was read, accepted and sent down. A Convention of both Houses, to meet at 3 clock, I M. proposed and agreed to. tor the purpose ot filling the vacancies in the ScDdtf HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

PORTLAND, LDNESDAY, Jan 2. 1GOU This being the day appo.nted by theConstilutmn of the Slate the meeting of the Le Stature, a quotum appealed and'look their seats. The Hoove mas called to order by Mr. AnAMS, ol I orlland, and the Hon. Lothror Uw man Ur hh of North Yarmouth.

Mr. Hobbs, of Mr. Lilch field wee a Committee to wait on dre Hon. Damfx Rosy. of the Sen a'e, exercising thedutie.v ot Governor, lorm hun 'hat a quorum eat and ready to be qualihed.

At 12 clock acting Governor and tU attended by the Sherd of Cumber land came and admi, i tered to the members he oaths required by the irgin, lapp, Mr. Kies XI. Jewett and Mr. Hays, wcrc appointed a comi to sort and count the votes a Cletk. Tbe whole number given Wis i L.

Child, Esq oi Augusta, had and was declared elected. Mr Child signified Ida acceptance bv a sL address to the House, and was duly qualifij by the Hon. Lothrop Lewis, the membertrra Goi ham. The Cleik presiding. a Committee Wjl chosen, consisting of Mr.

Virgin, Mr. Notif Mr. Adarns, Col. Chase and Wbiiney receive, sort and count the lor a er orl doing which, it appealed that the number ot votes was Ames bad Mr. SrKAGiE, andJudl Ames was declared elected.

Commodore 'Fucker was charged with a tr.M. i to the Senate, to inform that body tSlttfl the House is duly organized and ready tJ proceed on business. Mr. Sprague was charged with a mes-age to the Governor and Council. I A lj.

to 3 o'clock, p. yj i according to Mr. McDonald came froni the Senate a message informing of the organization body by Ihe election of Daniel Rose, Ehj. President, and William R. Sew all, Esq.

retary, and that they bad also elected George Bradocry, President of the Pro tem, to act while Mr. Rose should cise the duties ol Governor. 1 Mr. Flint, of New Vineyard, Mr. I Jay anJ Mr.

Thomas, of Eden, ere appoinu ed Monitors. I Tbe Rules and Orders of last year were a. dopted fortlie government of the House uMil others shall he established. A Committee, consisting of Mr. Lewis, Mr.

Nowell, and Mr. Adams, as appointed to ieport a sett ol Rules and Orders. Mr. Williams, of Augusta, Mr. Dunlap, of Brunswick, Mr Hayes, of South Berwick, Mr.

Quinnam, of Wiscasset, and Mr. Millikio, cf Frankfort, are appointed a Committee on contested electrons. James Means, from Westbrook, appeared, was qualified and took his seat. Tbe Cler was authorized to appoint an assistant Clerk. on motion ot nur.

c'prague, all messages from the Senate to the House ot Representatives, and from the House of Representative to the Senate, be communicated by the Secretary of the Seuate and Clerk ot the House ot Representatives respectively and that all papers be transmitted Ly them or their respective assistants. Sent up tor concurrence. A Joint Committee, consisting of Messrs. Tallman, Burnham, Pieice and Deunet ot the Senate, and Sprague, Emery, Dunn, Lewis Parsons ot the Hutise, were appointed to'count the votes given in by the several towns and plantations for Governor. Messrs.

Nowell, Russell, and Murrav were appointed a Committee to examine the returns of members, and report a list thereof, with the numbers of their respective seats. IlezeKiah orrey, of Derr hie, appeared, was qualified and look his seat. Adjourned until tomorrow morning at nine 9 11 clock. Thursday, Dec. 3.

On motion of Mr. Mace, Ordered, I hat the several ordained ters ot Portland he requested to officiate as Chaplains to this in turns, according to seniority, and that Mr. Mice, of Lisbon, Mr. Croswell, ot Jefferson, and Mr. Cobb, of Durham, he a committee to wait on the several Clergymen, and inform them of this order.

Mr. Lewis, of Gorham, of the committee to report Rules and Orders, reported a code of regulations, which was accepted. Ordered, That the Clerk procure 300 copies to be printed, for the use ot the On motion of Air. Hammond. mm mm uraerca, i ual Dir.

Hammond, of Elliof, ol Cherryfield, and Riggs, of Georgeown, be a commiltee to inquire and report whai further assistant officers and it any, be necessary for ihe House to appoint. A report came trom the Senate, upon the return of votes given in by the several town? and plantations in the State, for which it appears there is one vacancy in the comity of Yoik, and that Josiah W. Seaver and Alexander Kice are the constitutional candidates in the county of Cumberland, and that Josiah W. Mitchell and William Buxton are the constitutional candidates; in the County of Somerset, and that rJeazer Coburn and Wentworth Tuttle are the highest candidates one in the county of Penobscot, and that Isaac Case and S.meon Stetson are the highest candidates. A message came from the Senate proposing a convention of both houses, this afternoon, at Hock, to fill the vacancies in the Senate.

he house concured and the Cleik is charged with a message to inform the Senate thereof. Agreeably to assignment me two houor aud vacancies in the Senate at follow In the vacancy in York, the whole number of votes was 146 Necessary to a choice. 74 Josiah Seaver. Esq. had 115 Alexander Rice, Esq.

Scattering, In the vacancy Cumberland, the whole number 01 votes was J47 Necessary to a choice, 74 )' TV Buxton- had hq, Mitchell, tsq. vacancy in Somerset, the whole number of votes was 147 Necessary to a choice, 74 Tuttle. Esq. had 93 Coburn, Esq. 53 Scattering, vaca.i Penobscot, the whole number of was jjj Necessary choice, 6T Isaac Esq.

had Simeon Stetson, Esq. Scattering, 15 Buxton- Case, were A Cl t0 Hccted members of the Senate. of Mr. Hays, of South Bcr1 ucker of Bristoland Mr. F.lden of hv enquire ivhy tiie laws rd of the State have not been 4 according to resolve ofMarch IT 1530..