The Virginian

PHILADELPHIA, March 23 - Captain Nicholas has been ordered to take the command of the corvette John Adams, now in this port; and Captain Dallas succeeds him in the command at this naval station. Cont. Franklin Gaz.

Capt. J. C. Symmes is now lecturing on the Natural History of the Polar Regions, at the Athenaeum, Cincinnati, (O.) From the Baltimore American.

Hayti.

Friday, The Rev. Mr. Dewey was sent to Hayti by the Emigration Society of N. York to examine into the state and condition of the emigrants. He states that the harsh treatment complained of by this class of men primarily resulted from an occasional reprimand from the government, because they would not remain amongst the associates selected by themselves, where their lands were located, and where their names were enrolled. In one case, so fluctuating was their decision on this point, that the papers necessary to secure them their lands and provisions, were seven times made out--none were struck--none fined--none imprisoned. On the contrary, these querulous men were taken to comfortable mansions, abundantly supplied with provisions, and implements of husbandry were provided, as well as medical assistance. The government, he states, have gone far beyond their promises made to the emigrants. On the charge that emigrants are not allowed to return. Mr. Dewey declares it to be totally unfounded--but in that case the emigrants are compelled to refund the sums of money advanced by the government for their support, and this is the only restriction laid upon their embarkation. The complaint that no work was to be found, had its origin in those who are determined to remain idle: in short the Rev. Gentleman concludes with the following animating intelligence:

"A few days examination showed me that the complaints had been most ungrateful murmurings, almost entirely without cause, and the little there was, ought not to have been mentioned, considering the privileges that overbalanced them a thousand fold.

I write this for your present satisfaction on the subject. When I return from my tour I will write you more fully.

I received every attention I ought to wish and more. There is a great interest in this migration among all grades, far more than I anticipated. I found my visit useful and very interesting. I trust a kind Providence is overruling it for good."