John P. Adams, of Baltimore, for La Guayra, in the place of Benjamin Renshaw, deceased. William G, Hammond, re-appointed surveyor of! the revenue at Newport, R. I. THE UNITED STATES AND MOROCCO.From the following letter from the United States consul at Tangier, to the secretary of state, which we copy from the official paper, it appears that the difference between the government of Morocco and the United States authorities in the Mediterranean has been entirely and satisfactorily settled: Tangier, December 12, 1842. SIR: I hasten to reply to your letter under date of the 3d of August, which I did not receive until the 3d instant. In the house of representatives on the 8th inst. in couttee of the whole on the bill making appropriaons for the naval service, Mr. Burnell moved the following amendment, as a new section: Sec-Be it further enacted, That apprentices in the navy, who may be recommended by their teachers and commanders as competent to discharge the duties of midshipmen, shall be eligible to be appointed to that office. The amendment was rejected. We cannot but conceive that the adoption of some such measure as this, besides its own equal handed and intrinsic justice to the claims of the low as well as high, would have proved, had it existed, one of the best guarantees against the occurrence of such I considered it advisable to proceed immediately to an affair as was involved in the case of the Somers. Tangier, as no United States vessel of war had made The desire of honorable promotion among the apits appearance at Gibraltar up to the date of the re- prentices would have expanded the hearts of those ceipt of your letter. I have now the honor to report youths, and no midshipman would have dared to conto you that, immediately upon my arrival here, I had ceive even of planning a mutiny among them, much an interview with the Bashaw, and made the follow- less make an approach to their fidelity. And moreing demands: first, that, as the lieutenant governor over, why deny to the gallant sailor boy every hope of Tangier had been lately removed from office with- of aspiring to distinction; while the more fortunate in out the presence of commodore Morgan, or myself, wealth and in position can pry about the purlieus he (the Bashaw) would make to me an acknowledg- of the palaces at Washington and meet with full ment in writing that the lieutenant governor had been success in their applications for commissions and removed by orders from the emperor in consequence appointments, which too, are but too frequently but of having caused the difficulty between the two coun- the reward of party subserviency or the selection tries. Secondly, that the flag of the United States of intriguing policy instead of merit, fitness, cawould be hoisted on Monday, the 12th instant, and pacity or talent? Away with such republicanism. saluted with twenty-one guns from the town batteries; Even the despot Napoleon placed a better value that I would then proceed to Gibraltar as early as upon merit, wherever he found it. He had less dis convenient, and return to Tangier in a United States trust of the muscle and spirit of the humble than is vessel of war, when I would be saluted with a certain here evinced in our own capitol walls. The best adnumber of guns, and that an equal number be fired mirals of England, and the best marshals of France, in return from the town batteries upon my landing; have been those who learned their duties in the that the Moorish flag would then be hoisted at mast- apprenticeship of the ranks. Let private station in head on board said vessel of war, and saluted with the ranks, be in America, the post of honor liketwenty-one guns. All these terms have been fully wise, and not be thus dishonored, by repressing and granted and certificates exchanged in writing that forbidding and shutting down forever from all hope they will be faithfully executed; and I have now to among those of the ranks, the best and truest stimusubmit to you for your approbation the course I have lant to their heartiest exertion in their country's pursued. At the same time I have the honor to recause. Until this be done, the empty title of port to you the United States flag was hoisted this admiral will be brighter to some eyes than the day on this consulate, over a salute of twenty-one laurels of a captain in the American navy, and the guns, accompanied by the flags of the respective con- navy will never be that which it might be. But suls resident here. I will, with the earliest despatch adopt such a rule, and the royal European etiquette possible, report to you the origin of the late difficulty, will learn to bow as it has done heretofore to Amewhich grew out of a breach of etiquette on the part rican realities, however simple and plain the name of of my predecessor, Mr. Carr, which he ought to have their rank, and we will hear less about aping their observed. At the same time I have to inform the empty vanities.-[Ed. Register.] department I have received an acknowledgment from the Bashaw that the lieutenant governor of Tangier was turned out of office for having been the cause of disturbing the peace between the two countries; a copy of which document, with copies of my correspondence with the Bashaw, I will transmit to the department with my next despatch. I am now about to proceed to Gibraltar, to wait the arrival of a United States vessel of war, having reported to commodore Morgan that the United States flag has been hoisted this day on this consulate, with a request that he will despatch a vessel from his squadron to receive me on board at Gibraltar and land me here to exchange the necessary salute. I have the honor to remain your most obedient and humble servant, JNO. F. MULLOWNY. To the Hon. Daniel Webster. Secretary of state of the United States. THE NATIONAL MILITARY ACADEMY.The report of major Delafield, superintendant of the West Point academy, states the number of cadets at that institution to be two hundred and eleven; of these, the parents of one hundred and eighty-two are in indigent, reduced, or moderate circumstances. Not one is a son of high functionaries in the general or state governments. The parantages of the students are given at full and the facts go far to remove the impression very generally prevailing that the institution is appropriated to the service of the wealthy. Of the students fifty-six are sons of farmers, fourteen sons of mechanics, five of hotel keepers, twelve of physicians, twenty-seven of lawyers, judges, &c. ten of officers of the army, four of clergymen, fourteen of miscellaneous professions, and there are forty-eight whose farthers are not living. The superintendant states that large numbers of the applicants for admission into the institution have been rejected, on account of palpable ignorance ascertained in their preliminary examinations, although that requires an acquaintance with but few fundamental exercises. THE NAVY. The United States razee Independence sailed on the 4th inst from New York on a cruise. Madeira, it is said, is her destination. INDIANS. In the last Register was a statement Names, situation, and supposed number, of such The Cherokees,-South Carolina The Piantias-a wandering tribe on both sides The Kasqueasquias or Illinois,-in general on The Peankeshaws-on the Ouabache The Shawnese-on the Sciota mous The Alibamous-west of the Alibamous 4,500 This being the number of men fit for bearing arms; to which, add about one-third of that number, for old and superannuated; the amount of which sum multiplied by six, is estimated to be the whole number of men women and children, of the native Indians now (1793) discovered, viz: 234,720 The report of C. A. Harris, commissioner of indian affairs, on Dec. 1st, 1837, estimated the Indians within the United States limits on this side of the Rocky mountains at 233,498. STATES OF THE UNION. Governor Fairfield in his message, says that the interest on the public debt, with some ten thousand dollars of the principal and every other legal elain upon the treasury during the past year, has been promptly paid. State debt. The funded debt of the state is now about $1,700,000. That portion of it which was contracted to defray the expenses of defending our frontier from invasion, and protecting the public property in 1839, it is expected will soon be restored to us by the general government. The remainder, incurred for the payment of bounties on the production of wheat and corn, and to provide for the ordinary expenses of the government for a series of years without the assessment of any tax, will have to be provided for in some other way. I cannot but hope, that the gradual reduction of our debt with a view to its early extinguishment, will be a leading feature in the policy of all who may be er 150 trusted with the management of public affairs. Among the means at hand for this object, may be 800 named the amount soon probably to be received from the general government; which, saying nothing of the balance of the "Massachusetts claim," as it is 600 called, will be over half a million of dollars. This 250 sum, it is hoped, will be sacredly devoted to the great 400 object of reducing the public debt. It is true but a 300 small portion of the debt falls due the present year, 500 and none in 1844-but it is not improbable that many 300 persons holding stock redeemable at a future day, would readily avail themselves of an opportunity to 350 receive the amount before due. If not, the money to be received might be invested in stock of the U. States, to be subsequently sold and the proceeds appropriated to the payment of the public debt, as, from time t time, it should fall due. 4,000 709! In carrying out this policy, it will, of course. 600 necessary to continue the present tax of two hund thousand dollars. The people, seeing it to be neve 2,000 sary, will bear it cheerfully. go all. short sighted selfishness of his ungrateful and erring children, has so appropriated his bounties and abused his blessings, as to oppress one portion without benefiting another, and to mar the harmony and happiness of the whole. Have we not, then, continually before us, plenary proof that however the present state of man compares with his state in former ages, his actual condition in reference to his possible condition shows that there is ample room for improvement and reform. Let a tax then be assessed, which, in conjunction | been deeply disappointed, to use no stronger term.with the income to be derived from the tax on banks, By this, however, I would not be understood as inand with incidental receipts, shall be sufficient to tending to cast censure upon the commissioners of meet the ordinary expenses of the government and this state. They were selected by the legislature as pay the interest on the public debt-let the whole gentlemen of elevated standing-commanding, in a amount to be received from the general government, high degree, the confidence of the public, and emitowards the reduction of that debt-let all the nett nently qualified for such a service. The corresponrevenue hereafter to accrue from the public lands, dence on their part was conducted with signal abilibe devoted to that same purpose-let there be the ty and the embarrassments of their position, and the most rigid economy practised in every department of circumstances by which they were ultimately induced the government-let all unnecessary drains upon the to submit the question to the determination of the The identity of the human race and the fraternity treasury be cut off-let there be no indulgence in senate of the United States, are fully appreciated. of mankind are the bases of the great religious and wild speculation, nor engaging in fanciful schemes But, however their course may be regarded, the re- political principle of equality. On this the philanof improvement," and the happy fruits of such sult is nevertheless a subject of deep disappointment. thropist and statesman found their hopes of the proa policy, I apprehend, would soon be apparent to The course of the British government, so far from gressive improvement of humanity. All men are having been, as was anticipated, conciliatory and equal before God. And the state of civil society My recommendations of last year in regard to liberal, was marked by an unyielding and grasping which approximates the nearest to general equality making the payment of costs in criminal prosecu- spirit. Its liberality, if any was evinced, was in un- among its members, is most promotive of contenttions a charge upon the respective counties in which meaning diplomatic compliments, while its exactions ment and happiness; while that which departs most they accrue, and the retaining in the treasury the were in acres and substantial privileges. For this widely from it, is most productive of evil passions and amount of the tax on banks, for the payment of the state can never admit that the case presented was wretchedness. Where there are some very rich, interest on the public debts or other purposes, I would one of doubtful title, in which the adversary parties there will be many very poor. And those civil instimost respectfully renew. might reasonably be expected to compromise by tutions, which have the greatest tendency to prevent Report of land agent. The report of the land agent, "splitting the difference." The relinquishment of a or mitigate the extremes of conditions, are the best which is herewith transmitted, will exhibit the par- claim, therefore, by the British government, to a adapted to secure the high object for which governticular condition of that department. The amount portion of what has been denominated the disputed ment is instituted the greatest happiness of the received by him during the past year, from all territory, cannot be regarded by us, as in any sense, whole. sources, is about $36,000. This falls considerably a concession. If a portion of this territory was ne- Perfect equality, moral, social or pecuniary, is not short of what was anticipated. I am constrained to cessary for the convenience of the British govern- attainable. God created men with unequal physical believe, that the change in the system from granting ment, this state had a right to expect, on its being and intellectual powers, and thereby the better adaptpermits to cut timber upon the public lands, to that yielded, that a full and ample equivalent in other ter-ed them to the ever varying duties and employments of selling the land itself in mile sections, and that ritory, would have been freely tendered. Towards of life. This diversity of talents onerating throughout for cash, was injudicious. Under the last system but the fulfilment of such an expectation, there has not the infinite variety of human affairs, produces the few sales have been effected, and but a trifling reve-been the slightest approximation. greatest harmony of action; and is doubtless the best nue from that source can be expected hereafter, if The indirect overtures on the part of the British calculated to promote the general happiness. Civil the present plan be persisted in. A sagacious individual would hardly expect to obtain the full value government for an amicable adjustment of the boun- institutions should aim to encourage each one faithof property, by a forced sale at auction, requir dary question, it is well known, were met on the fully to employ his talents in that sphere of action to part of this state, in spirit of magnanimous forget- which he is best adapted, and in which he will ing the payment in cash. How can the public ex-fulness of the past, and with a generous regard to the contribute the most to the welfare of himself and his pect to succeed better in such a policy than indivi- supposed interests and wishes of her sister states.- fellow-creatures. And this end can best be attained Earnestly entreated by the general government, and by securing to every one the fruits of his own indusThe timber upon the public lands is constantly ex-pressed as she was by circumstances, she could not try. This, with an equal distribution of intestate posed to danger from fire-and to preserve it from hesitate to place herself in a position admitting of property among heirs, furnishes the most effectual pillage, surrounded, as many of our timber town- an amicable and honorable settlement of the ques guaranty against that gross inequality of social conships are, by lands of Massachusetts, upon which tion, confidently trusting that the government of the dition which is not only inconsistent with the princioperations are constantly going on, if practicable, union, ir. some of its departments, at least, would se- ples of human brotherhood, but subversive of those will at least be attended with considerable expense. cure her from sacrifice. For this step, she has no equal political rights which are basis of our civil inWould it not be better therefore, that the restric-cause of self-reproach. It was taken under circum-stitutions. Could the acquisitions of individuals be tion imposed by the law of the last session, be re-stances that would fully justify its repetition. How limited to the value of their contributions, there laxed-that, permits be granted to an extent cor- this generosity and confidence on her part, has heen would be little danger of those extremes which are responding with the demands of business; and upon rewarded, is seen in the result! But I forbear to alike unfavorable to the christian, moral and political more liberal terms, taking care that the state be fully dilate upon the subject, especially as it would be un- well-being of society. And although too much interavailing. If in this, Maine "has not been treated as ference of government in private transactions is danThe suggestions of the land agent in regard to she has endeavored to deserve," it is far from being gerous, yet general laws, silently operating in favor roads across our unsettled territory-the appoint the first instance. All her injuries, however, can- of these principles, would be alike safe and salutary; ment of commissioners to adjust settlers' claims for not shake her sense of duty. As a member of the The right of every man to a voice, and an equal land, under the late treaty--to the expediency of ap-union, she will continue to be, what she has ever voice, in the government over him, is a natural and propriating a portion of the school fund, for the be-been, faithful and true. And if she could be satis innate right. It does not depend upon the accident nefit of those who have just become subject to our fied that the sacrifice was necessary for the good of or birth, or the possession of property. It is not the jurisdiction and laws--and touching various other the country, she could in that find ample consolation. grant of his fellow-man, but the immediate gift of matters pertaining to his department, are highly wor- To insolent and unfounded pretension, she can yield God, who created, in his own image, all men". thy of your consideration; to which I would respect- nothing to the cause of patriotism and the union, fully commend them.. everything. duals? secured? [Militia. The message commends to attention the law of the revised statutes in relation to the militia which was suspended at the close of the last annual session, which meets with great opposition; and says on the subject of the The governor then remarks that there has been unrighteous and oppressiv interference with the rights of voters, by overbearing partizans, and suggests the expediency of attempting a remedy. [After a flourish against the tariff and the bankrupt law, and a recommendation that the legislature But, says he, we must not forget that the surest and should hold its sessions in summer instead of winter, most effectual means of preserving the purity of elecgovernor closes by an appeal in favor of the re- tions, and the beauty and excellence of our governDistribution and apportionment laws.] By a com- titude for the favor with which he has been repeat-light. Education is better than penal statutes, and volutionists of Rhode Island, and an expression of gra- ment, is the universal diffusion of mental and moral munication from the treasury, under date of No-edly honored by the people of Maine, as this will be will, in a great measure, supercede prisons and penivember 3d, I have been informed, that under the act his last annual message.] of congress appropriating the proceeus of the public lands, approved September 4th, 1841, the sum of $17,554 90 is due to the state of Maine, which will be duly paid on the application of the authorised agent Gov. MORTON'S SPEECH. Marcus Morton delivered his inaugural address as the governor of MassaRegarding the constitution of the United States chusetts, before the legislature of that state on the as above all price;-believing that its infraction would 21st. ultimo. He says. of the state. MASSACHUSETTS. tentiaries. He defends the right to entire freedom of religion, and remarks that both religion and morality are better promoted by kindness and persuasion than by severity and coercion: and cites the temperance reformation in support of the position. He thinks that the taxes collected by the general be poorly compensated by a paltry dividend of mo- "Never before was the industry of man throughout government bear more heavily on the poor in proporney, I shall appoint no agent to receive the amount the world, rewarded with such universal plentiful-tion to ability than on the rich, and that even in the said to be coming to this state, without express direc-ness. Yet we have reason to fear that privation and direct taxation by the state government, the property tion from the legislature to that effect. distress never were greater or more widely spread. of those who have but little, is assessed higher in The new apportionment requires a redistricting of While some are burdened with superfluities, many proportion to value than that of those who have much. the state and I would suggest, in order to guard others are pining in want. And while some are reHe suggests therefore a reduction of the poll tax, and against a misconstruction of views, the propriety of joicing in freedom, others bow under the oppressor's inasmach as no man should be deprived of a vote by making the unconstitutional mandate of congress the yoke, or reluctantly submit to the despot's chair. the negligence of an assessor, he proposes to levy by subject of remonstrance or protest. Can such a state of civil society be in harmony with law a small poll tax on every inhabitant. The state boundary. I transmit herewith a re- the will of him who created us all of one flesh and He urges the importance of a reduction of the port, with accompanying documents, of the com- blood? Does it not cry aloud for melioration? And public expenditures, and reminds the legislature that missioners appointed under resolve of May, 26, 1842, although all these evils do not exist in their most he and they have been elected with a view to the to confer with the authorities of the general govern-aggravated form in this country, yet even here, in reformation of abuses. ment upon the subject of a proposed settlement of our own favored commonwealth, we have abundant purposes. State debt. the northeastern boundary of this state, and for other evidence that the great christian precept, "whatso- "The income of the state, derived principally ever ye would that men should do unto you do you from the sources above referred to, gradually inThe result and final adjustment of this question, even so to them," and the corresponding political doc-creased for a number of years, till from two huneven if it should be regarded by the people of this trine of the equality of man, are not duly and practi-dred thousand, it rose to five hundred and fifty thoustate as preferable to further procrastination and cally regarded. sand dollars per annum. And although it is now another foreign arbitration under present auspices, 1 While a munificent father has most bountifully somewhat reduced, still it is more than double what am persuaded, is far different from what they had supplied every thing which can contribute to the com- it was twenty years ago. But notwithstanding the anticipated. For myself, I can truly say, that I have fort and happiness of the great human family, the rapid increase of our revenue, our expenditures in creased more rapidly; and the state now owes a debt of one million two hundred thousand dollars, for money which, during the last eight years, it has expended over and above its receipts; and five million dollars on the scrip or notes which it has issued, and for which it holds the securities of several rail road corporations. Of all the contrivances ever invented to impoverish the people, to eat out their substance, and bind upon them perpetual burdens grievous to be borne, that of a public debt is the most effectual and unfailing. How many unnecessary and profligate expenditures have been incurred-how many useless and pernicious enterprizes have been undertakenhow many unrighteous and bloody wars have been waged, by nations and states, on resources derived from loans. But for these, how many crimes against humanity would have been restrained or wholly avoided! Great Britain, which boasts of her love of liberty and justice, and claims to be the most enlightened nation of the old world, now owes a debt of more than thirty-five hundred millions of dollars, upon which she is obliged to pay every year an interest of at least one hundred and thirty millions of dollars. What an oppressive and grinding burden upon the¦ people of that nation! This debt is the accumulation of ages. How many millions of industrious people are reduced to the lowest poverty and extremest privation, to pay the interest on a debt contracted by some former generation. I therefore present to your consideration the propriety of proposing an amendment to our constitution, restricting the power of the legislature to borrow money, except in case of invasion or insurrection, to a limited and certain sum." He thinks that most of the bank disasters have arisen from the loaning of large portions of the capital to directors and officers; says that the relations of borrower and lender can never be safely confided in the same person, and suggests the expediency of requiring the directors to keep their books always open to the inspection of the stockholders and that they should state in the returns of their condition, the amount loaned to each director. He advocates the abolition of capital punishment and the general amelioration of the criminal code, remarking that crimes are most numerous where penalties are most severe. "In my message at the commencement of the last Total payment for all state purposes, $2,447,205 96 session, it was stated, that the sum borrowed for in Received. From tolls, same as last year, Receipts. On account of general 72.00 Deficiency in revenues to pay annual $1,390,193 14 700,899 00 $2,697,663 14 ternal improvement purposes, and for which bonds had been issued on behalf of the state-exclusive of those issued to the board of education and commissioners of the sinking fund-amounted to the sum of $3,401,500, of which $115.000 was at an interest of five per cent., and $2,886,500 at the rate of six per cent. per annum. Since that time, bonds and scrip have been issued bearing an interest of six per cent. to the amount of $501,283, making the actual debt of the state $3,902,783, as will be seen from a statement made by the secretary of state and annexed to this communication. It will also appear by that statement, that $64 283 of the increased indebtedness of the state the past year, has been incurred for the repair of the Lexington and Ohio rail road, leaving $437,000, expended for public improvements other than the rail road. The act of the last session authorized the expenditure of $420,000 for the rivers and roads, and $100,000 for the repair of the rail road; and directed the governor to issue the bonds of the state for those amounts, subject, however, to the condition, that the amount issued should not exceed the resources of the sinking fund, to pay the interest there In consequence of that proviso in the act, and under the advice of the commissioners of the sinking fund, the whole amount of the appropriation of last session has not been issued. on. And I take the occasion here to state, that. in estimating the resources of the sinking fund to pay the interest on the public debt, the legislature doubtless acted on the supposition, that the act of 17th of February, 1841-which was limited to two yearswould be re-enacted and continued in force for at least several years after that period. The increase of the public debt authorized by the laws of the two last sessions, was based on that presumption. And it -$2,241,979 00 is very clear, indeed must be palpably evident to every one who will look into the subject for a single moment. that without the continuance of that act, more especially as there is a falling off within the last year in the aggregate value of property assessed for taxation of thirty millions of dollars-the resources of the sinking fund will be insufficient to meet the interest of the public debt. I deem it unnecessary at present to give the details showing the correctness of this opinion. It will be seen by the annual report of the commissioners of the sinking fund, which will shortly be laid before you, exhibit ing the several amounts received and disbursed the present year, and an estimate of the receipts and expenditures for the next year. 455,684 14 He says, that if joint stock companies derive any The following are the remarks of the Comptroller advantage from corporate powers, equal justice re- in relation to the financial affairs of the state: quires that all partnerships should be entitled to the "In view of the financial condition of the city of same. He therefore recommends a general law by New York, of the state, and of the whole union, is which all associations for every species of business it wise, or even safe, to increase the debt another may be entitled to corporate powers by recording in dollar, except to fulfil existing obligations! It is not a suitable office their articles of agreement, and now a question whether the completion of a canal giving due publicity, provided however, that all the will be beneficial to a particular section; but it is a members be personally responsible for the debts of question of solvency or insolvency-it has become the association. He says that experience so far as purely a question of finance. The state has already tried, viz: in cases of religious societies, libraries, expended more than ten millions of dollars on unprolyceums, proprietors of general fields, tenants inductive works-the principal part of this capital is common of lands, wharves, and other real estate, is in favor of this measure, no inconveniences having arisen. In conclusion he recommends that the laws be few and simple, and says there is more danger of too much than of too little legislation. NEW YORK. The comptroller's report is of great length. Debt of the state of New York, Jan. 1843. The debt of the state on the 30th September, 1842, and the amount required to pay the annual in terest thereon, is as follows: General fund and rail Am't interest. The renovation of the Lexington and Ohio rail road, in virtue of an appropriation of the last legis been finished by the last of November, but for the lature, is now in active progress. It would have failure of some of the contractors to deliver timbers in due time. The locomotive engines have been purchased and delivered; and the work has been thus far remarkably well executed; and when completed-which will be in a few weeks-the road will be very serviceable to the public as well as pro is still undecided. A suit in chancery authorized by a special act of the last Pennsylvania legislature, embracing the whole subject matter in dispute and bringing all the offending parties before the court, is now in vigorous prosecution. I am advised a speedy and favorable decision, without any doubt, may be expected." 282,928 GOVERNOR LETCHER'S MESSAGE, which was trans-fitable to the state. 1,058,692 mitted to the legislature on Dec. 31st, took a general The controversy with the Schuylkill bank of Phiview of the condition of the country, its abundant ladelphia, growing out of the stupendous fraud per1,341,620 natural blessings with the multiplied afflictions and petrated by that institution on the Bank of Kentucky ruin that has been brought about by abortive financial-in which the state is very materially interestedexperiments of the general government, and anticipates that no permanency will be established until a well regulated national bank shall have been furnished or some system of financial regulation adopted by congress. He apprehends the exchequer scheme would prove a no better contrivance than have those schemes which have preceded it. The people of Kentucky have borne themselves firmly and nobly. Economy, industry and retrenchment have been the order of the day among them and it is hoped that the $10,833,776 09 great crisis has passed. Recommends forbearance 1,126,758 20 on the part of the creditor portion of community. 14,038,540 15 The banks resumed specie payments on the 1st of June last, and have sustained themselves without difficulty. Their specie on hand is larger in the aggregate than at the period of their resumption. They are believed to be as sound as any in the union and Our portion of the proceeds of the public lands under an act of congress, amounting to the sum of $24,731 31, has been received. It is to be regretted that this act, shortly after it went into operation, was repealed, by which, as I think, we have, with other states, been deprived of our just rights, but I trust only for a very short period. The duty of re-apportioning the state into ten congressional districts is next referred to a recommerdation made to urgently memorialize Congress to re. move the obstructions in the Ohio and Mississippi ri-Statement showing the amount &c. of state bonds issued JAMES HARLAN, secretary of state. MISCELLANEOUS. SOCIETY IN MADRID. ever, in Madrid, was Mr. Milton, representative of the United States. His house was divided into two: que. | But our episodes have consumed so much space that we must break off abruptly our account of the good society in Madrid-its diplomacy,-only adding that there our minister, sir Arthur Ashton, reigns more absolute than the Ambassador of the Grand Monarque, the Duke d'Harcourt did when he helped Louis the Fourteenth's grandson to the throne of Spain: and that the representative of France, the Duke de Glucksberg, is obliged to adopt the witty recommendation of the famous diplomatist, Count de Rayneval, "Contentons nous de regarder, c'est deja beaucoup de bien voir." There is no hope for France as long as the Queen's trecillo* consists exclusively of the Queen Isabella, the Regent, Minister Gonzales, Arguelles "the divine," sir Arthur Aston, and above all, that all-killing diplomatist, Mrs. Scott. [Court Journal. A favorite game at cards much in vogue in Spain and in Italy. TONNAGE. Registered tonnage of the United States, with the number of tons entered and cleared, distinguishing the American from the foreign. 1824 1825 1826 1827 TONNAGE ENTERED. 850,033 102,367 TONNAGE CLEARED. Foreign. Amer. Foreign. 804,947 83,073 813,743 97,490 950,542 131.250 897,404 151,030 944,799 133,006 953,012 922.952 281,948 972.504 271,994 949,622 393,033 974,865 387,505 1111.441 496.705 1.142.160 497.039 1.074.670 563,052 1.134.020 577,700 1352 653 641.310 1,400,517 630,824 1836 897.774 1,255,384 680,213 1,315,523 674,721 1,266,622 756,292 1,299,720 765.703 1,302,974 592,110 834 244 1,491,279 624,814 899 764 1,576,946 712,363 1841 945,803 1,631,909 736,144 1840 1,408,761 604,166 1,477,928 611,839 1,646,009 706,484 1,634 156 738,849 years, from 1830 to 1841- REGISTERED. TONS ENTERED. Amer. Foreign. 967,227 131,900 1,631,909 736,144 TONS CLEARED. The annual report of the board of internal improvement will hereafter be laid before the legislature. The certainty and safety of the slack water navigation on Green and Kentucky rivers have been tested beyond question even at the lowest stage of water. The improvements of Licking river have been discontinued. The turnpikes are badly managed and require regulation. Their whole proceeds for year ending 10th Dec. have been only $11,978. Admonishes against any increase of state debt for on one side you saw furniture of the austerest simpurposes of internal improvement. "The state is plicity, writing tables and secretaries, whose appearnot in a condition to justify a further expenditure. ance spoke of severe labor, whilst the solemn counLet us look to the payment of the existing debt with- tenance of Washington was seen upon the wall, out turning to the right or to the left. Let us con-looking down upon them. As you advanced to anocentrate all our energies and all our means to rid the ther part of the house, the finest lustres hung over state of embarrassment, and once more place her your head; your feet pressed down carpets only worupon elevated ground. Our constituents are partic- thy of the red heels of the time of the Grand Monar- Registered ton'ge ularly alive to the obligations of good faith; they are Still further in-doors, the aspect of things 1821 honest in all their transactions; lofty in their bear- grew more eccentric-birds were found flying about 1522 ing, and closely wedded to the commonwealth, its the rooms, lizards crawling on the floor; a stuffed 1823 honor, its character and its glory. They wish to negro opened you the door; the head of a woman, pay what they owe, and to owe no more; they scorn suspended by a silver chain, at night threw great repudiation in every form and shape, and never will, flames of light through her eyes, and served as a seI venture to assert, allow it an abiding place in Ken- pulchral lamp to the alcove of Mr. Milton. To the 1823 656,000 tucky. This fact is established by the unanimous walls, covered with black velvet, were nailed the 1829 650,142 vote of both houses of the legislature, at its last ses- yellow Brazilian butterflies, hunting-horns. rusty ar- 1830 576 471 sion upon this subject. What is the character of a mour, the horns of bulls, and the antlers of stags. 1831 620.451 repudiating state worth in the estimation of the peo- There might you see the owner of the house lying 1-32 636 930 ple of the whole civilized world? Our constituents in a hammock instead of a bed. his ewer a tortoise-1833 750 026 may be hard pressed, but never can be induced vo- shell, his night-cap a Persian shawl. Mr. Milton 1831 87.433 luntarily to bring disgrace upon themselves or their had many eccentric habits, of which the least amus- 1835 835,821 posterity. Repudiation and Kentucky are words not ing to his neighbours was sounding the horn in the 1837 $10.447 made for each other. Our character now stands middle of the night, or firing pistols at the reflection 1838 822 591 without blot or stain before the world, and I must of his face in the mirrors. It would be impossible 1839 say, is worth preserving at all hazards. These, I to give you a full account of one-half of what this verily believe, are the sentiments and feelings of eccentric diplomatist said and did; but take this anevery human being in the state. Let us always ecdote for an instance: One day he assembled his maintain that character. Let our renowned com- habitual friends, the secretaries of embassies, to monwealth keep herself covered with a moral ar- whom he added all the famous toreros, the heroes of mour that shall forever remain unpolluted by the the bull-fight. He presented himself to the young vile touch of repudiation. Let her be so upright in diplomatists all the primeras espadas, the picadores, the 1830 576,471 all her actions, and so discreet in the management of banderilleros, with the famous Montes at their head; 1841 945 803 her public affairs, that the humblest citizen she may and he set these gentry to carouse over a skin of lushave when he crosses the borders of the state, shall cious Spanish wine. After a dinner of stupendous Inc'se 369,332 feel proud to acknowledge himself a Kentuckian. proportions with his diplomatic guests, he assembled May the day never come when he shall be ashamed diplomatists and toreros in the hall. He then cried to own his country." out to his people-"Open the doors, and introduce General Mina!" Milton threw precipitately five swords to the principal toreros, and remained alone in the middle of the hall, into which at once rushed $3,902,837 a furious bull. It is impossible to depict the dismay 3,401,500 of the whole party, not excepting Montes. The wild diplomatist, nothing daunted, pulls the red cloak $501,283 off the torero's back and awaits the attack of Mina 1831 with drawn sword; the bull charges furiously; Mil64,283 ton leaps aside and the bull passes him and returns 1833 to the charge; upon which the diplomatist five times 1831 $437,006 waves the scarlet cloak now here, now there, before 1835 the eyes of the enraged and deluded bull. At this 1836 feat the Spaniards became wild with enthusiasm, and, jumping over the balustrade with Montes at their head, they begin to attack with science the fu77,000 rious beast. But Milton is always in the van, until in the pursuit he tumbles on his back: set on his legs at once by the quadrilla, he recommences the battle; $360,000 he misses his quarry with the first aim of his sword, 60,000 but at the next turn of the animal lays him dead at his feet with one blow. This feat rendered Milton $420,000 immortal as his poetic namesake in the minds of the madrillenos, and when he first appeared again at the public bull-fight, the loveliest manolas threw their I live in the country, and therefore hear but little $100,000 nosegays of orange-flowers on his head, while their news; but it is generally reported in my neighbor64,283 male relatives doffed their beaver sombreros amidst hood that our legislature is going to instruct the shouts of vivas. When I tell you that this singular court martial which is to try captain Mackenzie to $35,717 diplomatist was wont to put on the costume and ha- find him guilty. Please let us know if such is really bits of the contrabandista and disappear into the the fact. Yours, respectfully, $515,000 mountains and sierras, where he has been seen rid3,387,783 ing with a manola on his crupper and a blunderbuss on his thigh,-when you hear this, you will easily $3,902,783 imagine you have not heard the most singular of his Under the act of the last session $38,500 of the 6 adventures; but perhaps you will feel still more asyears 6 per cent. bonds have been exchanged for tonished when you are told that, in society, Mr. Milbonds payable in 30 years, which has reduced the is-ton was a most amiable member, and that in politics sue of 6 year bonds from $609,590, to $571,000. In he displayed a vast fund of knowledge, exquisite dipmaking the exchange, a bond for $500 issued under lomatic tact, and those elevated as well as extended the act of February 22, 1839, was included, reducing that issue from $33,000 to $32,500. Amer. Foreign. 971,760 133 436 1,634,156 738,849 664,682 604 214 662,396 605,413 pr ct. 64 68.7 457 68 432 This gives a remarkable increase in the foreign tons trading to the United States, and is ascribed to the effect of the proclamation of Gen. Jackson, in October, 1830, pursuant to an act of Congress, to the effect that British vessels and their cargoes were admitted on entry from the islanes, provinces, and colonies of Great Britain. SALES OF PUBLIC LANDS. Purchase money received for the sales of public lands for 13 successive years: $2,433,432 94 3.557,023 76 A statement contained in a New York paper, assumes it as a remarkable fact, that the distress which is alleged to exist throughout the country, prevails precisely in proportion to the degree in which banking has been pushed in the different secviews, which distinguish men of genius. Washing- tions. That this cause has had a powerful influence ton Irving, who late y succeeded Mr. Milton, only in creating those difficulties, we all know, but that stayed an instant, but much is hoped from him on other and in some places, quite as influential causes his return. may be found for the existing distress, is equally tr Several of the eastern states for instance have more | ber, 1841. The progress of banking capital since 1803, | The report of 81 Safety Fund Banks exhibits banks, more banking capital, more bank paper in cir- is thus stated: wealth was From 1803 to 1816 it continually increas- From 1816 to 1817 it was reduced to culation, than those states where the distress is most In 1803 the bank capital of the common- After assuming the ground we notice above, relative to banks generally, the writer alluded to produces a strange illustration of his position. We like his facts, though how he twists them round to get at his conclusion-or rather to substantiate his premises it is difficult to imagine. "As a mark of the general prosperity of Massachusetts, and the actual results of the popular industry, we give the following returns of the Massachusetts Savings Bank; showing the number of depositors and the total population of each town. SAVINGS BANK OF MASSACHUSETTS, 1843. No. of de- Total Amount of Dividends 162 3,580 38 From 1820 to 1821 it was reduced to ed to nominal profits on hand to the amount of $3,259,772. 20,420,000 The 131 banks which have made returns show the 38,280,000 From 1837 to this time, December, 1843, MAINE. It appears from the late report of the The following is a return of the banks of the state BANKS OF MAINE, JAN. 1843, AND JUNE, 1842. Capital stock paid in Actual circulation, $12.031.871 4,888,987 7.142,884 8,477,076 $1,334,192 Excess of specie over actual circulation June, 1842. Jan. 1843. Circulation of 24 banks 65,364 Excess of specie over actual circulation $6,196,888 NEW YORK BANK SAFETY FUND. The comptrol542,017 ler's report gives the following statement of the Safety fund: 91,734 The notes paid into the treasury by the banks which have commuted are on the following banks, 5,224,136 viz: Andover, 87,125 04 Bills in circulation 1,232,245 1,106,261 Cambridge, 38,685 60 4,258 80 Canton, 733 90 5,128 22 Cash deposited, &c. not bear Fairhaven, ing interest 561,223 Fall River, 1,525 Greenfield, Cash deposited bearing inter Gloucester, Haverhill, Hingham, 17,832 27 18 257 49 82,377 24 132,998 45 est Lowell, Lynn, 1,139 11 94,196 184,041 Concord, 2,877 78 Real estate 211,118 Commercial Bank of Buffalo, 175,301 Commercial Bank of Oswego, 256,148 Watervliet Bank, 2,159 23 Bills of banks in this state 16,438 40 Bills of banks elsewhere 24,491 28,148 Lewis County Bank, Plymouth, 1,406 10.506 58 Roxbury, 2,816 12 Due to the banks, excepting Salem, 3.691 15,082 Scituate, Springfield, Taunton, 1,250 7,645 Charlestown, 1,118 11,484 Braintree, 194 2,163 206,316 76 2,208 47 10 402 47 Total amount of resources of 5,387,435 6.436 05 951 78 282,231 18 19,138 67 35,772 00 5,224,136 Worcester, 3,327 7,499 The outstanding notes of the insolvent banks, and the time of failure of each, have been furnished as follows:Commercial Bank of Buffalo, Nov. 15, 1841, Commercial Bank of Oswego, Dec. 7, 1841. Watervliet Bank, March 9, 1832, $488,257 220,209 120,778 150,203 100,000 $1,079,447 It is provided in the act before referred to that these bills shall be redeemed from the safety fund, in the order in which the injunctions were served on the banks. In commuting, however, the contributing banks were allowed to pay in the notes of any bank which had been enjoined, without reference to the time of such injunction. If the amount paid by the banks which have com muted ($477,609) be deducted from the amount of circulating notes as before given, ($1,079,447) it will leave outstanding to be redeemed from the safety fund the sum of $601,838. On the 9th of December, 1842, the amount of the capital of the bank fund in the hands of the comptrol ler was as follows: 5 per cent Astor stock, $60,000, worth 8,288,559 J. Palmer's bond and mortgage, The following sums are due from certain banks: 1st Jun. 1842. 3,270,661 52,557,724 10,291,239 12,446,087 5,329,857 5,319,704 4,808,754 Circulation, MASSACHUSETTS BANKS. It appears from the re- Loans, port of the Massachusetts bank commissioners, that Due canal fund, the number of banks in the state now in operation, Deposits, is 105; twenty-four of which are in Boston, with a Due banks, capital of $17,110,000, and the residue out of Bos One halt per cent due from 1st Jan. 1842. 1st Jan. 1843. 117.032 1,411,137 17,063,774 1842, |