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THE GAZETTE.
By EDGAR SNOWDEN._
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LATEST FROM ENGLAND.
Bv the ship New York, arrived at New York,
Liverpool papers of the 26th. and London to
the 25th May, inclusive, have been received.
The Treaty between the Four Powers, al
though ratified by Q,ueen Donna Maria’s Go
vernment, had not been received from Lisbon,
at London, but was hourly expected, by the
County of Pembroke steamer.
The British Government have determined
that all foreign papers shall be admitted into
England on payment of three half pence for
each paper.
King Leopold, in order to secure the peace of
Belgium, was about to propose as a successor
fo his throne, in case of default of another heir,
one of his own relatives.
Letters Irom Madrid at London on the 24th,
announce that the ratification of the treaty of
Don Pedro had been received there.
There was a current report in London on the
23d, that the Bank had taken another sum of
X 1.000,000 of the East India Company, on
which it has agreed to allow interest as a depo
site at the yate of two per cent.
The funeral of the young Prince Royal of
Belgium was to be celebrated with great pomp
at Brussels, on the 2tth. The ceremonies to be
performed by the Archbishop of Malines.
The petitions of the Dissenters for relief, and
of their opponents for the protection of the Es
tablished Church, occupied no inconsiderable
portion of the time and attention of the British
Parliament.
irie&iUJUl naiiuwujr, uu j»i u.sruuii” ncu- j
tions for the protection of the Church, admitted ,
that the real grievances of the Dissscnters
ought, as far as was practicable, to be redress
ed. But he called upon their Lordships to take
care that they did not place that body in the
vantage ground, by which they might be ena
bled to continue the attack that they had.avow
odly made against the Established Church. He
trusted that their Lordships would agvee with
him, and not give their assent to any thing that
would endanger the safety of that fabric.
General Jackson’s recent conduct is made
the subject of newspaper controversy between
the London and Glasgow Editors. The Lon
don Courier, which seems to understand its sub
ject, in th** conclusion of an article says:
“ The Glasgow Chronicle assumes that it is
proper to s**t aside the Senate—that the House
of Representatives is sufficient to represent the
people, and that it is as well that the contest for
the abolition of the Senate should occur noic as
at some future period. Such a view may be
correct, but it goes far beyond our horizon;
and, in the first instance. General Jackson set
aside tiie resolutions of the House of Repre
sentatives, as well as those of the Senate. Wc
looked only at the^mroediate effects of General
Jackson placing his own views in direct opposi
tion to those of the Senate and Representatives,
which he did when he put a veto on t^eir reso
lutions, and every paper which comes from
America proves that he has thereby thrown the
Government into confusion That it may be on
ly temporary is possible, because we have seen
within the last eighteen months that the good
sense of the Americans has extricated them, with
out any ultimate disasters, from dangers equal-'
ly as threatening; but the present evils cannot
be denied. Our contemporary’s description of
the influence possessed by the Bank, shows at
once that in opposing it the President acts con
trary to the wishes of all those who either ap
prove of its conduct, share its advantages, or
are acted upon by its power. When our con
temporary speaks of the influence of the Bank,
does he forget that of the Government? Un
doubtedly the veto of the President, through
the prejudices in his favor, had considerable in
fluence in raising up public opinion against the
Bank. All the partizans of his government
throughout the Union, and in fact all those who
support the executive authority on principle,
must side with him, whatever may be their opi
nions of the character of the Bank. Wo must
repeat that General Jackson appears to us, in
the whole proceeding, to hare preferred his oicn
convictions and views to the legally and constitu
tionally expressed opinion of his fellow citizens
_acting rather as u European Sovereign than
as the Head of a Representative Government.”
From the True Sun of may 2o.
LAFAYETTE—TIIF. DYING SCENE.
An apparent melioration had taken place in
the poor invalid’s sufferings on Monday, but at
midnight all the alarming symptoms returned
with redoubled vigor.—A devouring fever, op
pression of the chest, great difficulty of breath
ing, with a death-like cough. At two o’clock a
poultice was applied to the chest. “ What are
you applying there?” inquired the patient; “ is
it another blister?” “ No, General, a poultice.”
“ CVW Bien.” (It is well.) These were the
last words of Lafayette. The death rattle soon
followed; the dying man for a few moments
breathed more freely and then serenely sunk to
death, in the arms of the honorable M. Cloquet.
The numerous and extraordinary scenes with
which his noble name is so pre-eminently con
nected in the old and new worlds, might have
induced the prevailing belief that he was older.
But his placid benignity of countenance and
disposition, w’ith his natural strength of consti
tution and temperate habits, had taught his
friends to hope that his invaluable life might
still have been prolonged, perhaps yet to witness
the consummation of his patriotic wishes.
“ Since the fatal day of Dulong’s funeral 1
have seen him a few times, says our Paris co~
respondent; “ and, as I frequently anticipat
ed in my correspondence with the True Sun,
1 saw there was no hope. The last time I met
Lafayette in public was on the 14th of January,
at the grand dinner of the Union of Nations;”
a banquet from which, of course, political dis
cussion is excluded.
previous 10 me spiencuu rrpasi, i nau me non
or of shaking hands with him, and of holding a
short conversation on literary and scientific
subjects. His inind appeared as intellectual,
and h:<? ideas as philosophical, as ever; but there
was an indefinable tacit expression of malaice
in his manner; it was evident to me that the
canker of 44 hope deferred” was preying on his
inmost soul. Several Englishmen of distinction
rank and merit were present. Amongst them
I remember the names of Sir Sidqey Smith,
Messrs. Macgregor, Ditchfield. G. G. Bennis,
J. W. Lake, Gore, &c. &c. who all felt the
painful forebodings 1 experienced. After din
ner, the General rose, and attempted to return
thanks for the enthusiastic manner in which the
company had drank his health; but he was una
ble to go on—his heart was too full—it was al
ready broken.
A few days ere his death, a British gentleman
of my acquaintance visited him in his sick
room. They spoke of America, and the vete
ran’s eyes sparkled with their wonted fire; thev
alluded to France, and he mournfully shook his
head. “ Beloved, but betrayed country, ex
claimed he, “ I fear thou hast yet many terrible
struggles to undergo, ere thy goal of liberty is
attained.” These words you may rely upon as
a fact. According to the desire of the deceas
ed, he is to be interred at the private or privi
leged cemetry of Piepas, by the tomb of Ma
dame Lafayette. * , , _ f
During the last illness of the fated father ol
i the new dynasty, not a single message was sent
from the Court to inquire after the illustrious
sufferer. But now, alas! the Chateau is like a
house of mourning, and the ministerial papers
are redolent ofgrief, for the loss of—King Leop
old's son.
JLiONUON, IMiiy CO.- 1 licit uaa
mation from abroad during the week to cause
any excitement in the stock market, which has
been unusually dull. An express from Paris on
Thursday to an eminent capitalist, that the
French funds were higher in consequence of
the death of Gen. Lafayette having given, as
was supposed, a blow to the revolutionary par
ty, caused Consols to rise from 92 1-4 3 8 to 92
1-2 5 3. This is all the stimulus they have had.
The reports of the present state of trade in
Birmingham are very gloomy. This is attribu
table to several causes—the general depression
of the agricultural interests—the embarrassed
state of America, occasioned by President Jack
son’s bank proceedings—and the scarcity of mo
ney amongst the tradesmen.
On Thursday night, Mr. E. L. Bulwer mo
ved in the House ofCommons—“ That it is ex
pedient to repeal the stamp duty on newspapers
at the earliest possible period.”
SPAIN.
The Madrid Gazette of the 14th instant, pub
lishes a letter from M. Martinez de la Rosa to
the Captain General of New Castille, announ
cing the Queen Regent’s intentions of assein
pling the Cortes on the 24th of July, and or
dering him to prepare a hall for their sittings.
Intelligence has been received this morning
of the capture and declaration of Coimbra, on
the 8th, in favor of Donna Maria, and of the
junction of Rodill and the Duke of Terceira.
This news has raised the Funds 1 per cent, and
the Fours are now at 57.
A conspiracy was discovered here last night,
the particulars of which have not transpired.
It is not a very serious matter.
Aranjuhez, May 30.—The ratification of the
quardriiuterul treaty for the pacification of the
two kingdoms of the Peninsula by his Imperial
Majesty the Duke Regent of Portugal, has this
morning been officially communicated by M. de
Sarmeiito to the Court of Aranjuez, and to the
Ambassadors of France and England. The
I copy of the treaty, which bears the Portuguese
ratification, is, with the exception of a single
1 word, precisely identical with that originally
negotiated and signed by the Plenipotentiaries
of the four Powers in London. In the newly
ratified treaty the Usurper is described as the
“ Prince,” and not as the “Infant” Don Miguel.
As this variation will not be attended with any
delay in the execution of the treaty, it is on
ly worth notice as an indication of the spirit
| in which the one brother is regarded by the
t other.
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FUNERAL OF LAFAYETTE—MEETING
OF AMERICAN CITIZENS.
By the ship Manchester' Captain Swift, from
Havre, at,New York, Paris papers of the 24th
May. have been received.
Funeral of Lafayette.—From an early hour
on the morning of the 22d of May, the Rue
d’Anjou St. Honore, in which the hotel of
the late lamented Lafayette is situated, and eve
ry street and passage in is vicinity, was crowd
.ed with citizens of Paris, hastening to pay their
last tribute of respect and attachment to the il
lustrious deceased.
The funeral ceremony, says Galignani’s Mes
senger,from the public character of the deceased
both as a member of the Chamber of Deputies
and a General, was invested by the Govern
ment with all the imposing pomp which the at
tendance of numerous bodies of military never
fails to give to1 processions of *his description;
while the attendance of the National Guards,
who came forwaro- in immense numbers, to join
in giving effect to this parting act of homage to
their venerable colleague, and the’erowded state
of the streets leading to the Church of the As
sumption, where the funeral ceremony was to
be performed, and from thence along the Hue
de la Paix, the entire length of the Boulevards,
and every spot near which the procession was
to pass, showed .the extent of the popularity, and
the affectionate esteem with which the deceased
was regarded by every class.
About half past seven the members of the va
rious Deputations appointed to take part in the
I Procession began to arrive at the Hotel, which
was handsomely hung with black. Among these
were a number of staff officers, of the troops,
and the national guards. Detachments of in
fantry were placed as Guards of Honor in the
commencement of the Rue du Faubourg St.
Honore, the Rue Royale, the Rue St. Florentin,
and other points by which the procession was to
nass.
At a few minutes alter nine the body was
brought down and deposited in the hearse,
which was decorated with twelve tricolored
flags, three at each corner; it was surmounted
by plumes, and had the letter L on various parts
of the drapery, and was drawn by lour black
horses. The cordons of the hearse were held
by four persons of distinction, friends of the de
ceased. After a few minutes spent in prelimi
nary arrangements, the funeral march struck
up, and the cortege began to move. The hearse
was preceded by muffled drums, deputations
from various legions of the National Guards of
Paris, and the Banlieuet; the 61st Regiment of
the Line, and a regiment of Red Lancers. The
Hearse followed, which was immediately suc
ceeded by the Deputations of the Chambers of
Peers and Deputies; other deputations followed
from various'public bodies, among whom we
perceived numbers of foreigners, particularly
Americaus and Poles. These were succeeded
by Chefs de Bat ail! on of the National Guards
and the Line, and these again followed by other
detachments of National Guards and troops of
the Lines, headed by muffled drumsar.d full mi
litary bands; two pieces of cannon,and a detach
ment of the 1st regiment ot Artillery, with a nu
merous body of cavalry of the National Guards.
Four of the Royal carriages, three private ones
of the General, followed by another regiment of
Lancers, seven private carriages, and a body
of Municipal Guards, wound up the procession.
The immense crowds, and the small space
left for the military, occasioned considerable
confusion previous to arriving at the church, for
want of room, the hearse being stopped on one
occasion more than a quarter of an hour. The
coffin was then taken into the Church, and the
funeral ceremony being performed, the proces
sion again proceeded; and, notwithstanding the
incalculable crowds assembled, has passed the
Rue de la Paix, and is now (as we are going to
press) far advanced on the Boulevard, with the
most perfect order and regularity.
All the Ministers, says the same Gazette, on
leaving the Council held by the King on the pre
ceding day at the Tuiileries, went in a body to
make a visit of condolence to the family of Gen.
Lafayette. They were received by M. George
Lafayette, and conducted by him to view the
body. An immense number of persons of all |
classes called in the course of the day and ;
inscribed their names as participators in the;
general grief.
At a meeting ol the citizens ot me uniiea
States of America in Paris, held on the 21st at i
the Hotel of the Ameican Legation, to take in- j
to consideration the most appropriate manner
of expressing their sorrow for the loss they and
their country. have sustained by the death of
the reat and the good Lafayette,—Thos. B. i
Barton, Esq. Charge d’Affaires of the United ;
States, was called to the Chair, and Dunscomb .
Bradford, Esq., American Consul, was appoint-1
ed Secretary. The following resolutions were
offered and unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That we have heard of the death
of our illustrious fellow citizen, the virtuous La
fayette, with feelings of the deepest sorrow and
regret.
Itrsolved, That the citizens of the U. States,
now in Paris, will attend in a body the funeral
ot Lafayette, in testimony of the high respect
they entertain for his exalted character, as the
undeviating friend and defender of the liber
ties ol their country, and of those of the hu
man race.
Resolved, That a committee he appointed to
address a letter of condolence to the family, of
Gen. Lafayette expressive of their deep sympa
thy in the afflicting dispensation with which it
has pleased Divine Providence to visit them.
Resolved, That as a further testimony of theii
high admiration for the virtues, and perfect
consistency ot character of Lafayette, through
a long life, and under the most arduous circum
stances, they will wear crape upon the left arm
lor three months.
On the motion of Mr. Brooks, seconded by
Mr. Adams, it was then,
Resolved, That a copy of the foregoing re
solutions be communicated by the Secretary ot
this meeting to the family of the illustrious de
ceased, and that the proceedings of the meet
ing be published.
bn the motion of Mr. French, seconded by
Mr. Blow, it was
R» wived, That the United States, as far as
they are represented at this meeting, each fur
nish a member to constitute the committee to
address the letter of condolence to the family
ot General Lafayette: whereupon, the following
gentlemen, representing seventeen States of
the Union, were on the motion of Mr. Hayne,
seconded by Alex. Claxton, Esq , U. S. N.,
named that committee:
Dr. u ood. of Maine.
N. Niles, Esq., of Vermont.
Charles Brooks, Esq., of Massachusetts.
J. Dennison, Esq., of Connecticut.
Mr. Burns and Mr. Brevoort, of New York.
. Philip Kearney. Esq., of New Jersey.
Dr. A. B. Tucker, of Pennsylvania.
Alexander Claxton, Esq., U. S. N. of Md.
Rev. E. S. Mines, of Virginia.
Arthur P. Hayne, Esq. of South Carolina.
Dr. L. A Dugas, of Georgia.
W.P. D’Arusmont, Esq. of Indiana.
Dr. A. V. Elston, of Kentucky.
J. S. Pomer, Esq., ot Mississippi, and
D. Urquhart, Esq., of Louisiana.
On the motion of Mr. Townsend, Mr. Barton
and Mr. Bradford were e.v efficio placed on the
Committee. Afier a short adjournment, the
Chairman, in the name of the Committee,report
ed a letter ofcondolencc to the family ofGeneral
Lafayette, which was unanimously adopted.—
On the motion of Mr. Hayne, seconded by Mr.
Brooks, it was resolved, That an eulogy on the
illustrious character of the revered Lafayette,
be delivered before the American citizens at
Paris. On the motion of Mr. Brewster, sec
onded by Mr. Niles, it was also resolved, That
five gentlemen be named by the Chair, to con
stitute a Committee of Arrangements, to pro:
vide for the execution of the preceding resolu
tion; whereupon, Mr. Brewster, Mr. Niles, Mr.
Atherton, Mr. Brevoort, and Mr. Brooks, were
named that Committee. It was then resolved,
That the proceedings of this meeting he commu
nicated by its Secretary to the Legation of the
Uiyted States at Paris, with the request that
they may be recorded on the books thereof—
and the meeting adjourned.
We understand that M. Lnfitte entertained
the project of proposing to the Chamber of De
puties that the bodv of Gen. Lafayette should
be deposited in the Pantheon, bir, renounced i*,
on learning that it was the decided wish ol
the family that the directions of deceased as
to his interment should he scrupulously followed.
FOR SALE Oil EXCHANGE.
MWill be sold on reasonable terms, or ex
changed for olheT real property in the town,
The three-stor> frame DWELLING HOUSE
and LOT of GROUND, formerly occupied as
a tavern, situated at the corner of King and St.
Asaph streets. Being on the most public street
in the town, it is a very desirable stand for bu
siness. For terms apply to
jy 3—tf CATHERINE BKAWNER.
A FURTHER SUPPLY OF
;V E H A V I) C H E A P G O O D S.
WILLIAM H. MOUNT & CO. are tliisinui
ning opening the following articles, viz:
< 5 pieces Italian Lustrings, best quality
10 do figured Gro de Nap, very handsome
6 dozen green, white f bl'k Blond Gauze Veils
6 do assorted colors Blonde Gauze Hdkfs
5 do green and white Gauze Veils
10 do best quality Ladies’Gloves
6 do fancy Twisted Silk Iidkfs
6 do do do do Shawls
10 pieces Plaid Muslins, new style
6 do Ginghams, do do
6 dozen white English Silk Hose
3 do Ribbed do do
3 do plain black do do
6 do Linen Cambric Hdkfs
6 do Hemstitched do
G do colored borders do
3 pieces white Drilling, best quality
3 do brown do do
2 cases Corded Skirts
« dozen Grass do
Together with a general supply of DOMES
TIC GOODS; all which, for the cash, will be
uncommonly cheap. _jy 1—tf
ALEXANDRIA MUSEUM
OPEN, daily, from 10 to 12 o’clock A. M. and
from 3 to 5 P. M. jan 24
ALEXANDRIA: j
MONDAY MORNING, JULY 7, 1834. |
4TH OF JULY.
The Anniversary ot our National Independ
ence was celebrated in this place on the 4th with j
proper demonstrations of respect. National sa- j
lutes were fired at sunrise, noon, and at sunset;
and national flags wese displayed at the public
square, and from the shipping. At 10 o’clock a
procession was formed, consisting of the Wash
ington Society and the citizens, headed by the
Civic Escort and the Alexandria Band, and
proceeded to the First Presbyterian Church,
where, after an appropriate prayer by the Rev.
S. Cornelius, the Declaration of Independence
was read in a handsome manner by Reuben
Johnston, Jr. Esq. and an eloquent and classical
Oration pronounced by' Thomas Semmes, L-q.
In the intervals the Band played patriotic mu
sic, in its finest style. The procession returned
to the City Hotel, and was there dismissed.
A public dinner, prepared in an excellent
manner by Mr. John Hill, was given at Smith’s
woods, at which many were present. The day
was passed most orderly and quietly’.
In the evening, the day was celebrated by’ a
literary association, called the EuphemiaX Socie
ty, and composed entirely of young men. The
Declaration oflndependence was well read by
Mr. Edward S. Hough, and a patriotic Oration .
'delivered by Mr. Chas. E. Mount. The audience
was much pleased with the exercises of the
evening. _
LATEST FROM THE PACIFIC.
The brig Celeno, Fitzgerald, has arrived at
Baltimore, in 76 days from Yquique. When
Captain F. left Callao, markets were dull, ow
ing to the unsettled state of the country’. Last
sales of Flour at §9, and even dull at that price.
While the Celeno lay at Yquique, advices were
received from Lima to the 20th March, which
represented Lima to be tranquil. Ex-President 1
Ganiara was still in possession of the Siera of
Pasco, with a force about 100 men. A detach
ment of 300 men had been sent from Lima un- j
der command of General Miller, and shortly
after leaving the city he fortunately’ discover-1
cd a conspiracy among the officers, formed for
the purpose of delivering himself and his men to
the opposite party. Some eight or ten of the
officers were immediately shot. He subsequent
ly had several skirmishes.in all of which he prov
ed successful. His men, however, were so few’
in number, that there was but little hope enter
tained of his accomplishing his object. Through
out the country, the people were all in arms,
and until the party of Germara is put down,
confidence will not be restored. Much axiety
still prevailed among the foreign merchants.—
Captain Fitzgerald is the bearer of despatches
from our Charge des Affaires at Lima to the j
Secretary of State.
LATEST FROM JAMAICA.
By the packet J. W. Cater, at New York, files
from Jamaica to the 15th June have been re
ceived.
The papers are filled with debates in the
House of Assembly, on the subject of local mat
ters relating to the Island.
The following extract from the Address of
the Council to His Excellency the Governor,
exhibits a better feelingthan is common:
Jamaica, ss. We learn, with satisfaction,
that the act of the last Session for the Abolition
of Slavery had received the Royal Assent; and
that the necessary measures had been adopted
by his Majesty, to declan? the right of this Isl
and to participate in the compensation granted
to slave owners.
We receive with pleasure the testimony which
your Excellency bears to the cordial feelings
existing generally among all classes of the in
habitants throughout the island, and to the
peaceful demeanor of the negro population.
It affords us gratification to learn that his Ma
jesty has been pleased to place so ample and
available a force for the defence of this island
under the command of officers so able and dis
tinguished in their professions.
We are crt’dibly informed that the French
brig Endymion proceeds to Martinique to-mor
row, bearing the answer of the Government of
Bogota to the French Admiral, who is awaiting
the ultimatum at Martinique. It is unnecessary
to refresh the minds of our readers with the
cause of the difference between the Carthage
nians and the French Authorities: suffice it to
say, that the former insist on not receiving the
last Consul, while the latter seem determined to
enforce obedience to their wishes.
A large number of Colonists had arrived in
the Island from England.
THE WHALE FISHERY.
A correspondent of the Boston Atlas furnish
es some interesting particulars in relation to
the Whaling business, carried on by our Eastern
brethren.—It is astonishing to know to what an
extent this business is prosecuted. New Bedford
has no less than 175 ships engaged in this busi
ness—Nantucket 75—New London, where the
fishery has given a new impulse to business and
industry has 40 ships,—Sag Harbor, or Long
Island, 20 or 30. Bristol in Rhode Island has
15 whale ships, Warren, about a dozen, and
Newport, four or five. Some vessels have been
fitted out by emigrants from Nantucket, at Hud
son and Poughkeepsie,—and the towns, Ply
mouth, Gloucester, and Newburyport, have late
ly entered upon the business. There are, in the
whole,75,000 tons of American shipping engag
ed in this employment.
The Whale Fishery, as we learn from the
same source, is divided into two distinct branch
es. One set of vesseb pursue the Right W hale.
These vessels are fitted out for a cruise of nine
months, or a year. The Right Whale is found
only upon soundings. The vessels which pur
sue him make for the Brazil Banks, which stretch,
for a great extent, off the coast of Brazil. Then
the whalers stand away for the Cape of >ood
Hope, and cruise iu the Indian ocean and atou;
the island of Madagascar. It is the right whale
which furnishes the whalebone. The oil how
ever is much less valuable, than that of the sperm
whale; it is worth from six to ten dollars a bar
rel. It is hardly fit to burn, but is employed to
oil machinery, &c. A large portion of it is ex
ported.
The ships which pursue the sperm whale, art
fitted out for a three years cruise. The whale
they take, is found only in deep water. Aftet
making the Western islands, where they fre
quently find some game, they stretch away for
Cape Horn and pursue their prey through the
Pacific Ocean. The oil of the sperm whale con
tains the substance from which spermaceti can
dies arc made. The head matter, is particular
ly rich in this substance. The spermaceti pay*
for the process of manufacture; so that the oil
as it conies from the whale, is of about the same
value with the same quantity of manufactured
oil. It is worth from twenty to thirty dollars pc;
barrel.
i ilC UtlKS UI lilU WllcJlt: MUJJa ell i. 1’IUWUt'tl
with great iron kettles set in brick work, and
the oil is separated from the blubbers by heat,
the scraps from which the oil lias already bent
tried furnishing an execellenr fuel.
For obvious reasons, the crews receive
wages, but instead, they have what is called .
lay.—that is, a certain proportion of theoi!.
Those who are at the expense and risk of fitting
out the vessel have of course the larger portion
of the proceeds. The masters, mates anti boat
steerers, have a share adequate to their skill ana
responsibility, the old whaler is paid lor Iks ex
pericnce while the green hands draw a share
proportionate to their services. On the whole,
n good deul depends on chance;—but howevrt
profitable the whale fishery may be to those wh>
furnish the capital and fit out the vessels, it
not appear that either the officers or men at.
much better paid than those engaged in ti.<
merchant service.
Washington Societv.—We are pleased if.
learn that a considerable accession of member
was made on the 4th to the Washington So< je
ty. The object of this Society—one of the old
ed in the United States—is. particularly, toche
ris.'i a respect for the memory of the Fathei o:
his Country, and, generally, to keep up. by pro
per ceremonies, the celebration of the ll.li of Ji
ly and the 22d of February.
The Delaware State Journal says, it is uudei
stood that Mr. McLane will return to Wilming
ton with his family.
Polish Draft.— In the contribution plate u
Dr. Channing’s church, in Boston, was found
a bank check, in the following words:
“ Pay to Count Pulaski, my commander a:
the battle of Brandy wine, his brethren, or bear
er, one hundred dollars.”
The Philadelphia Commercial Intelligencer
says:
“ A xrhite man, a follower of Garrison, adver
tises to marry a black woman, to prove the fw
ly of the prejudice existing against the people of
color. His disinterested philanthropy should
purchase him a coat of tar and feathers as hie
bridal suit.”
Another direct and high-handed interference
of President Jackson, in attempting to contro.
public opinion by meddling in local elections,
has lately been exposed in Natcljez. It appears
that a prospectus was recently issued for pub
lishing a new Jackson paper in that city, de
signed to support a National Convention, and
ail the late measures of the Executive. It pur
ported to emanate from James Gooch, a man
whom nobody in the state is acquainted with.
The prospectus was printed in Washington,
and copies it ere received in Natchez, franked hi,
President Jackson! Thus it appears that the
“ last of the Romans,” the “ greatest and best,'
is actually engaged in electioneering in hisowi.
behalf. What a dignified occupation for •<
President!
Business at New York, is far from boii.t
good, though it must be expected to remain
quiet during the summer. “ Dry goods to a
large amount are re-shipping to England f<u
the benefit of Drawback. Some of the shrewd
men in Wall street calculate that at least filt‘
millions of capital und currency have been
withdrawn front business operations since !a»t
October.”
Cincinnati.—The Intelligencer of the 26ir.
June, states that the Board of Health have
made strict inquiry as to the existence of Clm1
era in that city, and the result is, that though
there are cases of bowel complaints, with some
of the symptoms of Cholera, yet, that the di -
ease itself is not there.
The people at Dubuque’s Mines, (Missoun
having no regular system of government, have
taken the execution of justice into their o*:.
hands. We understand that a man by the name
of O' Donnel, who had committed two murders
in one week,—the last of them his partnei in
business,—was to be hung during the past week,
that being, in the opinion of the inhabitant-,
the only atonement which could be made f*r
his crimes. __
Emigrants.—Nine vessels ueie annotini'
by telegraph, at Quebec on the 21th, with • m.
giants. The number of vessels arrived tbi«
year exceed those of last, at same date, h\ I
and the passengers by upwards of 5.000. Th'
number of deaths at Gross Isle, the precede);
week, was eight. _
Both Houses of the Rhode Island Legislatin''
have passed the law for calling a convention tv
revise the existing charter, or report a new < ™
stitution for the State. The members cf t '•
convention are to be elected at the next m
annual election, and to meet at Provider' -
the first Monday of September next. They at'
to be disinterested patriots, and travel, an
serve, and make constitutions, gratis. The
not only omits to provide payment, butexpre
ly declares that they shall serve mthouhpav
We learn that Lieut. Babbitt has not bo,
tuspended. The Boston Transcript soys
• I dent. Babbit has not been suspend
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