One of the documents from the War Department, states, that the "annual expense to the U. S. for Indian Schools, was $18,778, that the number of schools was 40, and the pupils 1194. The expense of removing 15,000 of the Delawares, and other tribes of Indians, to the West of the Missouri line, is estimated at $98,700.

speak of the continued distress of the unemployed manufacturers, and of combinations of these sufferers to prevent the execution of the laws; hunger, as the proverb says, will break through stone walls.......Lord Cochrane has purchased a small frigate at Marseilles, and was waiting the arrival of the Greek frigate, from New-York, to embark for The bill for the payment of pen-Greece......The London Petition for sions, now due, has passed the the repeal of the Corn-Laws, had House. obtained 10,000 signatures....... The Greek pirates in the Levant continued their depredations against all nations......A severe battle has been fought in Africa, between the Brit

The documents presented to Congress, relative to the trade of the British West Indies, are interesting, particularly that part of them which embraces the letters of Mr. Secreta-ish and Ashantees, in which the loss ry Canning and Mr. Secretary Clay. It may be easily seen, from this correspondence, that we have lost of this trade what we formerly enjoyed; and it is, perhaps, of little consequence now to complain or find fault with our government, in not keeping a better look out concerning this branch of commerce.

THE MILITIA.

The Secretary of War, in his Report transmitted to Congress, remarks, that "from our happy position in regard to Europe, and from the no less fortunate relations maintained with our neighbours, and their actual condition, it would appear that keeping up a system of the militia so extensive as the present, and burthensome, without any advantage, to a large class of our citizens, was altogether unnecessary. A different organization, therefore, by which at least a million and a half of our most useful citizens would be relieved from the unprofitable pageantry of military parade, for five or six days in the year, constituting so injurious a draft on their industry, must be one which cannot fail to be well received by the American people."

FOREIGN SUMMARY.

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The latest accounts from Europe, are to the middle of Nov. They

of the latter in their defeat, was 5000 men; the former had 800 killed, and 2000 wounded..... The affairs of Colombia are in a bad train, and seem to be approximating not to a solid, federative system of government, but to a dynasty, less free than the French or English; and what is worse, that Bolivar now appears to have been the contriver of this revolution, and with his agent, Paez, to have brought about matters, so as to effect the consummation of their ambitious plans. What will the Congress at Mexico say to all this?.......The Duke of York was given over by his physicians, and not thought able to survive over Christ

mas.

DOMESTIC SUMMARY.

The legislature of Georgia have voted $30,000 for internal improvements......A company is forming in New-York, for the purpose of constructing a Canal between the city of Schenectady and Lake Ontario, at Oswego......Several extensive and destructive fires have recently taken place in the city of New-York and on Long Island; at the latter place, an extensive distillery was burnt, in which were 300 hogsheads of whiskey; the proprietor, judging its fiery quality, had the precaution to have it insured, to the amount of $17,000

.The Ú. S. armed vessels, on the

MILITARY IMPROVEMENTS. A board of officers has been in session at Washington for more than two months, closely occupied in preparing uniform systems of cavalry, artillery and infantry exercise, for the use of the militia; and in reporting a plan of organization, more efficient than the old one, and less oppressive to the people. Their labours must, we think, be productive of some good, as almost any other system would operate beneficially, when put against the present existing one, in Massachusetts.

Pacific station, are in future to visit | follow his advice, but to place him the Sandwich Islands occasionally. on the throne. This is not copying ......The legislature of S. Carolina the example of Washington ! have a bill before them, for abolishing imprisonment for debt.....Messrs. Gales and Seaton employ twelve presses constantly, in executing the printing of Congress.... .Our affairs with England, respecting the Boundary Line, and certain commercial restrictions, begin to wear, say some of the Southern papers, a squally appearance......Within a short time, more than 60 cases of small pox have occurred on Staten Island; and of these 20 have proved fatal; considering the blessings of vaccination, we may almost term this suffering, voluntary.......Gen. Steel, Collector of the Customs, has resigned his office......Mr. John P. Cleaveland has been invited to become the Pastor of the Tabernacle Church and Society in Salem...... Mr. King, late Secretary of Legation, at London, has arrived at New-York, and is the bearer of despatches for our government; in the same vessel, came a King's messenger, with important despatches to the British Minister, resident at Washington; they both departed, immediately on their arrival, for the seat of govern

ment.

IMPORTANT.

AMERICAN HISTORY.

Professor Rafinesque says, in his advertisement announcing his new historical work on this country,

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"No general history of this Continent having ever been attempted, it has been considered highly desirable that this deficiency should be at last filled up, and a beginning, it' no more, made towards furnishing our literature and schools with a general account of the events, transactions and revolutions that have happened in this Continent from the earliest records to our times. have therefore made this attempt, and after many years of researches, studies and enquiries, after consulting about 1000 Writers on America, surveying our ancient monuments and comparing all the local chronologies and languages, I have succeeded in completing the frame of the History of North and South America, the West Indies, &c. from the earliest time to this day."

Intelligence has been received from Colombia, advising, that the republic was in a state of disorganzation,—that Venezuela and Apure had declared themselves independent; and that Paez, as the Civil and Military Chief, was supporting the measure by force. It appears also, from these accounts, that six of the remaining provinces had declared their adherence to the general gov- The Hon. Mr. Randolph has taernment, and to the supreme autho-ken his seat in the Senate of the U. rity of Bolivar. These events seem to corroborate the former reports of Bolivar's recommending the Code, Bolivian, [hereditary monarchy] to the Colombians; and we now find, that they are not only disposed to

States. It may be well for the peace and comfort of his Senatorial companions, should the political lapidaries of Europe have rubbed him down a little, and brought him to a smooth, if not a shining surface.

THE MUTINEERS.

of the murderer's revenge, is horrid, cruel, and beyond description.

A correct report of the trial is promised, and we expect it will be accompanied, with a memoir of their lives, merely to illustrate their past characters. Marchant, whose true name is White, is a native of Dover, England; and Curtis, we understand, was born in the State of Maine.

Letters from Malaga state, that a strong Algerine squadron was in sight off that port. Other letters state, that the Algerines had landed in the vicinity of Montrill, Andalusia, and carried off 290 persons, of both sexes, as slaves.

The Mexican Government, it is said, have imposed a duty of 250 per

cent. on American manufactured Cotton Goods. [Doubtful.]

Mr Seldon Braynard bas been convicted of selling Lottery Tickets, and fined 200 dollars, under the new law. He has appealed to the Supreme Court.

Rev. Francis Wayland has been elected President of Brown University, by an unanimous vote of the Corporation. Much is expected from this appointment; and the friends of sound literature and liberal theology, hail it with great satis

faction.

The trials of Marchant and Curtis have been closed, and they now stand convicted of the awful crime of Murder. The ingenuity of their council was exerted in vain against such a weight of testimony. Mr. Blake, the attorney on the part of the United States, made an able and interesting speech, in which he clearly pointed out the facts and the atrocity of the crime of which the prisoners stood charged. Thus, two men, in the morning of existBenjamin Wiggin, Esq. of this ence, are to suffer for their wickedness by an ignominious death upon city, has given 1000 dollars towards a gallows. The crime of murder, erecting a new Episcopalian Church nder any circumstances is revolt-in Hopkinton, his native village. ing to every feeling of the human heart,-but the shedding of innocent blood upon the ocean, where no hope of escape is presented to the unhappy being, who is the object

Colson, one of the mutineers of the schooner Fairy, has been found guilty.

For the City Record.
BOSTON ARTISTS.

MR. EDITOR. In the Evening Gazette, of last Saturday, I noticed the names of some of the principal artists. The writer neglected to mention several gentlemen of great respectability, whose claim upon the public, is equal to those who were mentioned in the paper alluded to, but who are too modest to wish, or even desire to be placed so conspicuously.

Our Mechanics, of Boston, are half a century in advance of the fine arts, in relation to regularity, or, in other words, organization.Whenever a few of the masters, in either of those elegant departments, make an effort, to this effect, it will have a wonderful influence on the general prosperity of the whole.. A PAINTER.

SALUTARY ADVICE.

A Mother to her Daughter on Marriage.

You are now my beloved child, about to leave those arms which have hitherto cherished you, and directed your every step, and at length conducted you to a safe, happy and honourable protection, in the very bosom of love and honour. You must now be no longer the

It is a proud era in the history of Boston; the arts flourish, and men of talents, do not think it beneath their dignity to employ their hands in useful labour.-Perhaps, Mr. Editor, the art of engraving holds the most conspicuous rank; and this is altogether the result of patient industry. There are many painters, but there is not more than one good engraver, to half a dozen of the pencil.-Painters are not well encour-flighty, inconsiderate, haughty, pasaged here, and hence, there are several fine geniuses actually cramped into the garret, for want of a little patronage.

sionate girl, but ever, with reverence and delight, have the merit of your husband in view.-Reflect how vast the sum of your obligation to the With engravers, the case is alman who confers upon you indetogether different: whether a work-pendence, distinction, and, above man or not, he is pretty sure of employment. Every man can do without his portrait, but every child requires a picture to illustrate and

enforce an idea.

all, felicity. Moderate, then, my beloved child, your private expenses, and proportion your general expenditure to the standard of his

fortune or rather his wishes. I fear not that, with your education and principles, you can ever forget the more sacred duties, so soon to be

I have long since thought, as artists have increased to such a respectable number, that the painters and engravers, particularly, ought to be associated in a regular socie-your sphere of action. Remember ty. Prizes should be instituted,

premiums offered and a fund created for the unfortunate of their profession. In connection with this, they should have a regular exhibition, once a year, of their productions, which would yield a handsome sum of money, and then dispose of the whole at public sale. Both paintings and engravings would be more extensively patronized. Good taste would encourage each individual, connected with such societies, and the coffers of the rich would

the solemnity of your vows, the dignity of your character, the sanctity of your condition. You are amenable to society for your example, to your husband for his honor and happiness, and to heaven itself for those rich talents intrusted to your care and your improvement; and though, in the maze of pleasure, or the whirl of passion, the duties of the heart may be forgotten, remember my darling child, there is a record which will one day appear in terrible evidence against us for our least omis

sion.