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MONDAY MORNING, JULY 6.
ANNIVERSARY OP INDEPENDENCE
Tbo celebration of tbe Anniversary of our
Rational Birth Day' on Saturday last, must
base convinced those tvho base feared it
might in time bo neglected, that their appre
hensions aro groundless. The great tbe im
portant day in our annals, and in the annala
of the world, was greeted with a watmth and
a freshness of enthusiasm, characteristic of
our southern skies, and our patriotic attach
rocnts,and worthy of the best and earliest do;
of the republic. So may it ever be—for wo
view tbo due celebration of that day as
closely connected with the attachment we
owe to our freo' institutions, and calculated
topreserveand perpetuate them. Tho wea
ther was peculiarly Pnvorable to the comment
oration and the festivities accompanying it
The rain of tho preceding day effectually
laid the dust, and the morning sun rose ac
companied by a healthful and pleasant breeze
from the South West, whilst the light clouds
Boating in the atmosphere intercepted the
* - rays which might otherwise have been op
presssive to,those engaged in the Procession
a'nd other patriotic duties of the occasion
The day waa ushered in as usual by the
ringing of bells, and a salute was fired from
the Revenue Cutter Georgia, under com*
injml of Captain Paine, and by the Chatham
Artillery. The striped bunting waved ma
jestically from the City Hotel, end from tho
dijists of tho shipping in the harbor.
Tho military of the city turned out with
the promptitude nod spirit which distinguish
them on every occasion, and fired salutes
4n honor of tbe day—the firing nnd other de
monslratiooa of rejoicing in various quarters
1 were unremitted from morning until night,
vyltcn rockets were thrown, &c.
At ten o’clock precisely, a procession was
firmed, according to the previous arrange
ments, under the direction of Jos. S. Pelot,
■Esq. as Grand Marshal of the day.consiBtiog
•of the Reader of the Declaration, (he Orator,
■the Clergy, the Committee of Arrangements,
(Foreign Consuls. Judges and officers of tho
dfourts of Law, and Justices of the Peace,
aj deputation from the St. Andrews Society,
1 .tjtn Republican Blues with aide arms, Ac.
Jl'tte procession was escortod by the Savon-
nkh Volunteer Gourds, under command of
Capt. Tattnall, to tho Mothodist Episcopal
Church, which was crowded to excess, by
qit auditory, comprising a largo portion of
afltr fair and patriotic (otroswomen. Tbo ex
•qrcises wore here opened by prayer from the
•R.av; Bond English, after which the Dcclnr'
\ efion of Independence was read by Levi S,
t&’Lxdx, Esq. and an Oration delivered by
Robert Milledge Charlton, Esq. The
production of Mr. Charlton was creditable to
tho talents & potriotiom of its author, peculi
nrly appropriate to the occasion, and elicited
tho most repeated and unqualified teslimoni
als of approbation.
! Tho procession tvns afterwards again for
med, and retnrncd to the Exchange, where
it was
Nothing occurred to mar thn harmony of
tho day with tho exception of the accidental
discharge of a carronade at the lower part
of tho Bay, by which a person named Tit
dOmb was wounded in tho faco by thn blast
of the powder, end it feared will lose an eye.
Two others, who were engaged with the
tuUac piece, were likewise wounded slightly.
TIIE CITIZENS’ DINNER.
At lour o’clock, those -Citizens who had
,/v eubsoribcd to tho Annual Independence Din
her, re-assembled in the Council Chamber of
the Exchange, which had been handsomely
ornamented for the occasion. The Dinner,
prepared by Middloton’jWQS soon afterploced
before them, tvhon the guests and Bubscribetn
took their*' seatKJ James M. Wayne, Esq.
presiding, assisted by John II. Morel. A D
Abrahamo, and Adam Dope, Esqs. as Vico
Presidents. The evening was concluded
cheerfully in tbo enjoyments of tho fcativo
hoard, heightened by song and toast aod
egntiment, in which the patriotic feelings of
i tho occasion were embodied, and which
were received with repeated cheers, and
ether expressions of joy and enthnsissm.
" Tho following is & list of the Toasts:
f *> REGULAR TOASTS.
1* flpht Bay.—The holiest jubilee, the
■ inpit glorious anniversary in the annals of
mfpqAO ev.ratii as giving equal rights to eve*
ryif orshipper of the almighty, and the same
jtO^vecitizen df this Republic.
t* The War of the Revolution.—A timo
vskeu our heroes ‘‘rode on the edge of battle 11
cheored by the benediction of the Lord of
Hoawf, ani 1 animated by the Achillean voice
of civil £iberty« ;
S. The memory of (George Washington
Joshua led the' warrior* of Israel to the pro-
jwjiedland—the American chieftain apd bis
• ^yfirriora raised\ft triumphant banner in the
true JJoJeslihflof plenty, happiness,, and hu-
freedom.
; 4* - The Constitution of these United Stales.
. •rTho.fnnffanawtat compact, which checks
(h‘e career of unprincipled ambition .gives tbe
representative democracy defined limits, and
to man. tbe self-government, ordained as bis
privilege by God. and by nature.
6. The President of (He United- Stales —
He has been ft Hickory to the backs of our
foes, white and red; and his brow (thank God)
it non; encircled by a civic wreath, conferred
by a grateful end affectionate Republic.—
Longlife andiiealtb to the hero of Or
leans.
6. The Governor of Georgia.—His cor
rect administration h^s softened tbe asperi*
ties of his enemies, and realized the hopes
of bis friends.
7. The Slate of Georgia and George JUT.
Troop.—Indissolubly united in History—the
principles and arguments of Georgia’s favorite
Statesman have been acknowledged by a
wise administration.
8. The Jfavy of the United # States.—Its
thunder haB astonished tbe World; its light*
ning has rived the firmest bulwark of the
enemy—may its increase keep paco with
the increase of the nation’s resources. .
9. The Army of the United State a.—It can*
not boast of its tons of thousands ip embat
tled plains; but it has gallantly defended and
secured rights which bnvo covered it with
more glory than the million arrayed forces of
transatlantic Despots.
10* Liberty.—That Lady, who is eofamil
inrly intimate with the humblest citizen of
United America, and yot, too proud to as
sociato with tho most potent monarchsof the
earth.
11. Our Country.—Who is not proud of
its stand among nations—who can point to
the limits of its improvement.
12. Valor and Patriotism.—As illustrated
by tbe Decii of Rome,and the soldiers of the
American Revolution.
13. Women.— 1 The blossoms id the wilder
ness of oare.
VOLUNTEERS,
By the President. J. M- Waynr. —Party
Spirit—The virtue of monarchies—a vice in
republics.
By Joijn IT. Morel, 1st Vice President.
—The memory ofour late fellow citizen, Wm
Davies.
By A. D. Abrahams. 2d Vico Prepident
—Gen A. Jackson—Chornpnigne to his real
friends and real pain to his sham friends
By A. Cope. 3d Vico President. —Andrew
Jackson, o second Washington—He was a
Washington in the field; he will be a Wash
ington in the Cabinet
By the Orator of the day.—The will of
the people—Tho only sbrioe at which a free
man bowB ;—may it, like tbe sacred flame of
old, be preserved by thoso alone who are not
only pure but unsuspected.
By P. P. Thomasson, French Consul —
The Volunteer Companies of Savannah—They
promise by their appearance, discipline, and
respectability, to tread in the footsteps of their
Revolutionary Ancestors.
By R. .W Pooler.—Gen. Andrew Jack-
son— Orleans proved that he was neither a
“ summer soldiet” nor a “sun shine patriot.”
By T UP Charlton -—The cross on the
dome of St. Sophia at Constantinople, and our
Indian tribes located beyond the limits of
State Sovereignties.
By Judge Nicoll —Georgia now as on
tho 4lh July ’75. and ever, • determined to
unite in and support the common couee”—
Now as on the 4tb July ’76, and ever, ready
•• to pledgo life, fortune and honor,” for the
support of her freedom and sovereignty.
By the Committee from Savannah Volun
teer Guards.—The City of Savannah—May
sho ever have it in her power to (urui6h an
energetic tnembor of the Cabinet, tn such an
Administration as now presides over our
country.
By tho President.—Savannah Volunteer
Guards—Citizen soldiers with the discipline
of regulars.
By J. II. Morel (aficr the President had
retired.)—Tho lion J. M. Wayne.
By D. Morel, one of tho Committee.—
Our Government—Constituted for the free
dom and happiness of mankind ; its strength
is founded in the intelligence of its citizens,
and the virtue of its rulers.
By 1 D’l.YoN.one of the Committee.—Apos-
lacy in politics—Always to be suspected and
despised if purchased by office.
By L II Funrn, one of the Committee.
Georgia—The patriotism of her citizens is as
warm as the m a of her sun—she shall have
hi arts and hands to guard her in the hour of
danger.
B\ A 1). Abrahams (after the 1st Vice
President had retired)—John II. Morel, Esq.
By I K Tefft —Tht memory of Charles
Harris— Admired for his talents,—beloved
for his virtues—the regrets of t he society he
adorned.nrc a proof of the estimation in wh’ch
he was held.
B) M. Brown.—Major James Hamilton—
In retiring from the Congress of the Uni eck
SiatiB.thc agricultural ami commercial inter
eslt of the republic have lost an ahle advocate,
nod the nation the useful services of a con.
sistent politician.
By II F Willink —A ship of Live Oak-
end a crew of old Hickory mettle.
By A. Cope (after the 2d Vice President
bad retired )—Capt. A D. Abrahams.
By J Ciiadbourne.—May ActB tor the
endowment oi public schools and the making
of roads and conveninent canals, take the
place in our statute books of those for land
lotteries and central banks.
By Jos. George.—George R. Gilmer—
The voico of Georgia calls upon him to ro
sume that station in the national councils,
which a sense of duty compelled him* to re*
sign.
By R. M’Donald.—Georgia—May her
sons be ever independent and free.
By Wm Morel.—The venerable survivor
of the illustrious 66—May his last hours be
as those of Jefferson and Adams.
By A. J. P^att.—No other reform in state,
than what may bo necessary to preserve the
primary principles of our government in their
purity.
By A. D’Lyon.—The Hon Jos. M Wayne
—He haB done his duty faithfully at home,
and no dohbt will do the iame in Congress.
• By I.'D’Lyon (after tbe 3d Vice President
had retired 1—A. Cope, E«q.
By M. Myers.—The State of Georgia.—
She exalte at tbe political promotion of those
of her statesmen, who defended at home and
in the councils of the nation, her invaded
righto, and sustained by their talent* ter just
olaimt. .[
By. G. Shick.—The illustrious me of ev
ery nation.
By A. D. AniiAniMs—The Oratorof the
day.
for thoir generosity and hospitality toward,
strangers, and tbeir discipline as suidiers.
By Dr Baber. TA. Militia. Freedom’s
last but hope... Monmouth, Yorktown nnd
Orleans, attest their efficiency when tbe
By A; Cora —The Reader of the .Dilata
tion of Iodependence. "Vj
Volunteer by Dr. Ftnrirn — Dr. H .
Daniell—The patriotic eon of Georgia}.he
ha, always proved himaelfworthy ofour con-
' battle-song breathes dofianoe and death
la*a. 'nils. Annnta.tr and thin fofltivn hnnri! admnnifil
GUARDS’ DINNER.
After performing the dutie. of escort to
the oivio procession, the Savannah Volunteer
Guards, marched to the eastern extremity
of the Bay, where they fired a salute. On
their return they were dismissed until four
o’clock, when they re*assembtcd at the City
Hotel, to conclude the celebration of a day
ever dear to every American. The dinihg
Room was handsomely decorated with flags,
evergreens and prints, and an enormous “star
spangled banner” near fifty feet in length,
was suspended majestically from the “out
ward wall” of the Hotel, surmounted by the
cap of liberty. At the dinner Capt. Tatt
nall presided, supported by the other com-
missioned officers. About half paet four', at
the signal of “Roast Beef,” tho members
moved forward to the attack of the ssbston
tial and lighter materials arrayed for the oc
cation by Captain Lubbock, in , which i
breach was very soon made. The cloth
being removed, the social glass tirojlatcd
briskly, and the evening passed pleasantly
and profitably witli nothing to blight its bar,
mony. and nothing to repress tho ardor of
patriotism, called forth by the day. We tub
join the Toasts, which were accompanied
with vollies of musketry from the portico
tbe Hotel, repeated cbeere, and patliaUiijuid
sentimental songs t
' REGULAR TOASTS.
The Declaration of Independence.—The
hand that penned it, lies low in its native
dust—:llte spirit that dictated it, animate,
twelvo millions of freemen..—Had Columbia
3 cheers. 3 vollies
Washington and the departed Heroes of the
Revolution—A rescued nation hymns their
praise, and rising generations hail their
names with honor end gratitude. Let us
not on this day forgel'those the world re
members with admiration and delight.—
Pteyelt's Hywfi 3 vollies
Lnfaydte and the surviving Heroes and
1 utricle of the Revolution - They fought for
tho freedom we enjoy—they have witnessed
our prosperity—may they never bluab for
our dcgeneracy.-Jl/aneil/ej//yen. 3 cheers
3 vollies.
Our Country—Her institutions, the ad
miration of tho new world—her sxielonco n
living reproach to the'aystema of tho otd—
Yankee Doodle. 6 cheers. 3 vollies.
The State of Georgia —Tho principlas
she nobly contended for bnve been recog.
cized by a patriotic administration—they
arc tho principles of truth and justice, immu
table, eternal.—Georgia Boys. 0 cheers. 3
vollies.
The President of the United Stales.—“A
Military Chieftain." who wears with equal
desert the civic crown of virtuous patriotism,
and tho laurel wreath of tho conquerer.—
President's March. 6 cheers. 3 vollies.
The Governor of the Stale of Georgia.—
The executive of a republican State, may
his administration be Irue to its principles
and its policy. Governor's March■ 3 cheers
3 vollies.
George M. Troup.—“The pilot who wea
thered the storm.”—Where is the statesman
who would not emulate him—where is the
patriot who would not honor him—where is
the republican who would not revere him—
where is the Georgian who docs not glory
in him ! Hail to the Chief. 12 cheers 3
vollies.
John Macpherson Berrien.—The Atlor*
ncy General of the United States. We honor
those who hoDor him 9 cheers. 3 vollies
The Army and JVavy of the United States
Their conduct in peace exemplary—in war,
ask the enemy.—The Star Spangled Banner.
6 cheers. 3 vollies.
The Volunteer Militia of the Union—
Their arms are etrong, their steel is bright,
their aim is sure, their cause the cause of
liberty—what foe will meet them on butter
terms ?—Hunters of Kentucky. 6 cheers, 3
vollies.
TAe Tariff.—Tbo “Bill of abominations
The only remedy for the evils it has brought
upon our country, its eternal repeal, and a
return to justice and tho principles of sound
political economy,—I gun.
The City of Savannah There is not a
spot about it, that is not dear to us—
there is not a leaf within its shadowy 'walks
we love not.—Home, Sweet Home I 9 cheers.
3 voliiea,
TAe Fair of Georgia.—Their eyen the
bright stars which invite to glory and honor;
their smiles the proudest reward of tbe war
rior’s toil. A - ■
our country .and this festive board admonish
ns, that the military wreath inoreasea in
eplendor when entwined with the civio and
social chaplet.
By Capt. Tattnall. Our Country. In
the brightest hoar of her prosperity, or in
the darkest of her adversity, elill let our mot.
to ever be “Our Country.”
By Lieut W P Hunter. TAe former
Commanders of our Corps However grate
ful for present privileges, Guards will never
be unmindful of past serviees.
By Corporal Moore, (one of the Com
mittee.) The Star Spangled Banncrt the
sight of which in the battle field prompt! the
soldier lo deeds of valor..
By Private Richardsone. (of the Commit
tee.) Our honorary Member Lieut. J. Tall
nail-, aa a man, of sterling worth; as an offi
cer, brave ond patriotic ; as a gentleman,
cbivalric, and in all things-excmplary.
By Privote STABK, (of tbe Committee )
Our respected fcllmo citizen, George R Oil
mer.
By R M Charlton, Orator of the Day
Citizen Soldiers. The voluntary guards of
the Republic; tho sword of one freeman ia
better than tho daggors of a thnusonu elaves.
By A D’Lyon, (of the Committee from
Cilizon’s Dinner.) The Savannah Volun
leer Guards. May they continue to excel
in virtue, valor and patriotism.
By Captain Tattnall. TAe Citizens of
Savannah—We are bone of thoir bone,
flesh of their flash.
By T U P CnARLTON. Military Glory.
as illustrated by the Greeks; Spartans at the
Straits of Tbcrmopylra; by Americans at
Bunker Hdl.
By Captain D Morel. John M. Berrien,
Attorney General of the U. S.
By Lieut Beaulard of the Republican
Blues. Tattnall and Cuthbert—twin stars
in military glory..
By Sergeant A nderion of tbe Republican
Bluea. Guardi and Blues—unanimity of
sentiment.
By Corporal Watson. General Lafayette.
By Corporal Houstoun John M. Berrien
Georgia is proud of her Son, for he is remov
ed smong the migbly of the Innd
By Corporal Driscoll The Orator, R
M Charlton The principled of patriotism
he has embodied this day, find a response in
the boBom of every freemaa; we admire his
talents, aDd aro proud to tnlopt his sent!
menla.
By Corporal Holland The Savannah
Ogeeclite and dlntamaha Canal Company
May tbe obloquy that has been heaped on ii
by its opponents reverberate on their craven
hearts. Forlvnafavit forlibus.
By Private W C Daniell. George R
Gilmer; an honest, intelligent and high
n indrd politician, we need his. services ai
\V. shii.gton.
II\ Private D Bell. ‘ The Federal Con
dilution ; based on the rights of man, may it
bo ns lasting aa time.
By Private Dillon. Our Ccuntry When
'lie is insulted, mny every “Guard” ho prv*
pared to assort her rights, with tho point of
(he bayonet.
The New York Mercantile states that tho
Brasilian government baa agreed to pay the
sum of {6Q,000 for (ha ship Bpcrmo, of that
port and cargo—$20,000 far the vessel, and
$40,000 for the cargo.
There are frum four to five hundred per*
sons at the Springs, according to the Saralo
ga Sentinel. The number is considerably
augmenting.
In the brig Rook. Copt. Thomas, from
Key West at New York, came passengers,
Col Pinckney, lafe Collector at Key West,
J. M. M’Rea, O Dimmick, and Capt Ob
rian. Mr. M'Rea ia a brother of tho.lale
Wm. A. M’Rea. who was shot by Captain
Charles Hawkins.
Religious Festival.—On Sunday, the
21st nit. a Religious Festival, for the late
emancipation of the Catholics of the British
ampire, was celebrated with great solemnity,
in all the Catholic Churches of New Yor>>
and Brooklyn, with appropriate' discoursee
from tl^e Reverend Clergy attached to thorn.
A collection was made for fhe benefit of the
Orphan Asylum in Prince st., and amounted
to nearly $ i ,400. The churches il is said
were crowded to excess. In Christ Church,
in Ann-street, every inch of aisles and of the
galleries were filled by people of all nations
and denominations, who were exceedingly
gratified with tho order and decorum with
which the festival was conducted.
whether or no they hall been fairly under*,
bidden i and it is a fact that comes within lha
range of my own observation, that such has
been the hauteur displayed towaidv gentle
men mid to be higher in their propovala to
furnisK supplies than others, that they wore
compelled to withdraw from the Navy Com-
miaaionere’ room and return tb their homes,*
after riding some hundred* of r miles, dikaatis-
fied and disgusted with'the manner in Which
they had been treated.
Capt. Charles Stewart H to take Warring
ton’s eituaii-.n, who proceed*; td the Navy
Yard at Gosport, Va# vice Barron transfer* .,
red to the Board, and Patterson remmnj yet
a member. .
“ Whether the story be false pr.truo, ' 1 ,;
As Hwaa given to me,-I givo^to ( | .
But it ia reported thut contract* htfvq.jboeu
speculated upon, and tbat^ceVtaiD.peMbna
have, indirectly. ** featheredirthpi^ deBts”
pretty much to tnoir own, satiafaoii&fa.
A Warning !—A colored woman died
suddenly at Baltimore on Tbarsd&y se’nnight.
while standing at a table ironing clothes.--' ■
An inquest wo* held over thb.body by Lam
bert Thomas, Eeq. during which the bodf
was opened by a physician who bad boel
called in. It appeared that the deceapei
hod been in thc habit of light lacinglp ewr'
a degree as to force the liver from its nr*^
nl seat. Tbe more immediate cause of
death was the rupture of a blood vessel near
tho heart.
The President —The Richmond|Compi
ler of the 26rli ult says:—• Wo understand
from a gentleman who left Washington on
Thursday morning, that he asked the Presi
dent at what time lie might bo expected to
visit Old Point Tho President informed
him that his engagements wero so pressing
ho could not visit it at as early a day as he
expected—that the dispatches were making
out for our Foreign Ministers, nnd he could
not leave the City until they were completed
—and that it would be from the 4th to the
10th July, before he should be able to visit
Old Point. Our informant represents the
Prrsidnnl as much fatigued by his incessant
engagements; but in very good spirits.”
The following song written for the oeca
aion, was sung by a member, duriog the eve
ning, ond received with warm approbation
Air—" Jilarfh to the bailie field.”
When to the battle-field.
Our country’s voice shall call us—
Guards ! l>c our brernds her shield,
No enemyanpal us! *
With heart mid hand, a patriot band,
Our banner omudly waving,
We’ll take our stand, for native land
And freedom, danger braving.
Colonial Trapk—The St. John (N. B.)
Courier, of tho 13th ult. contradict* the
statement that tbo British government had
determined to abolish all tonnage duties on
American vessels, entering the free ports of
the British North American colonies. It is
true, that a petition to this effect, wat drafted
by the Chamber of Commerce at St. John
md forwardtd through Sir Howard Dougins
tn the Lords ofthr Crn'miHee of th» Pri
f'ouncil of Trade ; but it is equally true, that
the petition was not granted. The Courier
expresses its regret at this result, and adds
—“Our own opinion is, that there still re
mains a disposition on the part both of Greta
Britain and the United States lo have the
Colonial Trade regulated upon some perma
nent principle; and that endeavors to effect
this are likely to bo mado soon.”
Then should the foe appear,
To earn a uarnc in story,
Who for his country dear,
Would not sleep in glory ?
"1 tnev coi
come nighcr,
Reserve your fire, till I 0 -.
Arms port 1 now charge ! they reel boys }
With lip compress’d, and lino well dress’d,
We’ll give them Georgia «*tcel, boys!
There’s grieffor the fallen brave,
Who on tho green swnrd lying,
There find an honored crave,
Their comrades round them sighing.
With manly tear, they hoar the bier,
The muillcd drum before them.
And echoes tell, the last farewell,
A soldier’s volley o’er them!
Thero are shouts Tor tho victor's fame,
And smiles from the fairest,
And honor twines around his name,
A wreath the brightest, rarest.
Then where’s the knave, the recreant slave,
His country’s name denying—
With coward eye would fear to die,
And basely think of flying?
Then to the battle-field,
Should our country call us,
Guards! bo our breasts her shield,
Let fame or death befal us. ,
Then fill each gloss, the toast let pass,
To freedom’s patriots hoary,
And loud proclaim, bravo Tattnall’s name,
Our pride, delight and glory.
The Georgetown paper of the 1st inst. say*,
“ The Charleston Mail arrives here at 12 o’
clock, or earlier. It is not clue till 2. This
anticipation by the Contractors is a real ac
commodation to the citizens, aod we suspect,
a very serious one to his next neighbor on
the line.” We find no benefit yet from these
changes.
The Hon. Thdfflaa P. Moore, Minister to
Colombia, and Mr. J Pickett, tiin Secretary,
arrived at New York on the 25th ult—
They were to embark in a few days for their
place of destination, in the U S. ship
Natchez.
Yo are stars of tho night, y o are gems of the mom,
•a» j a— . • - illumines the thorn;
Ye are dew-drops whose lustre
And rayless that night is—that morn is unblest .
When no beam from your eyes lights up peace in the
breast.
Sav. Vol. Guardi. 13 cheers. 6 vollies. -
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By Dr, Habersham—Tbe Soldier’s; glory
—scare and an unblemished reputation. .
By Lieut. Pairs, U. S. N.—Being Satur
day night, I give tbe Sailor* old toast,iireet-
bearts and wives.
By Lieut. Cadbll. U. S. A.— The Sa*
vannah Volunteer Guardt. Distinguished
The Legislature of Rhode Island met at
Newport on the 23d tit. Tbe first act op
this body waa to appoint a committee to in
vestigate the concerns of the Mechanics’
and Farmers’ Bank at Pawtucket.
The Middletown (Connecticut). Gazette,
contains a notice, calling on “ the frieiuli of
Henry Clay, the nation's candidate for next
President,” to meei in that place, preparatory
to the celebration of the '4th of July.
New articles or Merchandise.—Tbe
Philadelphia Gazette, announces as just ar
rived on board tbe eebr. Magnet, from North
Carolina, a wolf. two bald eaglet, and an al
ligator ; and that they may be seeu on boatf
the vessel at Roes’* wharf, by those who feel
disposed to purchase.
A correspondent of the New York Mer
cantile Advertiser, referring to the prepara
tion making at Havana for tho invasion
of Mexico, say8—“ Among other on
dlts it is likewise buzzed that the Spanish
government has an understanding with San
ta Anna, who, you must bo aware, rules
over tho extensive district of country lying
between Jalapa & Vora Cruz. He is a bold
unprincipled soldier—has 12,000 troops under
his command, whom he pays by plundering
the convoys of specie, on the route from the
capital to the sea port. It is believed that
ho and his men would shod their patriot pud
dle for tho best paymaster. In whatever
point of view wo regard this project, the
consequences I apprehend must bo dcplnr
able for the island of Cuba. Every well
wisher for tho prosperity of this island would
rejoice at the failure of an enterprize, of
which, even the temporary success would
only prove more permanently disastrous.”
Gibraltar dates lo 14th May inclusive have
been received at Marblehead.—A Valencia
letter of 25th April states that earthquakes,
more violent than those which have 'already
been recorded, continued lo he fait, and even
extended to Murcia, Alcoy, nnd Muro ; nnd
that, in tho opinion of the Naturalists, the
phenomenon must end in the breaking out
of a Volcano. Woo to the towns and di
tricts where the kavock-spcading convulsion
will take p ace !
Another letter, of the same date, says
that it was confidently /eported in that Capi
tal, that the inhabitants ol the above named
places were preparing to abandon them.
One of tho editors of the New York Cou
rit-r ^nd Enquirer at Washington writes, un
date of the 22d ult.
Since my last thero has been in naval af
afi'8 (as Jack would say) “ the devil to pay Si
no pitch hot.” Capt. Stephen Casein, who
distinguished himself as a Lieutenant, during
the late war, upon the Lakes, baa received
orders to proceed to tho Brazilian Coast, and
supercede Capt. Creighton in' command, who
has been/Dr, will bo. placed under arrest, to
answer ebargds of persecution and cruelty,
practieed igainst the officers of bis fleet.—
One Lieutenant (Hammersloy) has been un
de; batches for tbe lafit six months, and two
midshipmen have bad their wristbands graced
with-band ; ruffles.: '
Report places Capt. James Barron as se
oior offioor of the Board of Navy 'Commis
sioners, tier Rodgers, returning to answer
certain. allegations relevant to tbe ropde of
distributing nsval contracts, and refusing to
expose tbe various bids to competing appli
cant*) in order that they might ascertain
State of the W gather.—Tbe following
shows the state of the Thermometer in,our
News Room, each day, at 9,3 & 6 • ’c’ook.
MONDAY.... 82 8G 84 NENW.S
TUESDAY 70 79 76 NE.
WEDNESDAY 73 78 79 NW» - ( l*rV ;
THURSDAY... 78 82 76 JVfi. SE.
FlUDAY....... 78 80 78 SE.
SATURDAY... 78 - *84*.,80 SW.
SUNDAY . 80 8$ '82 5.
With the exception of Friday, when wa
had heavy rains for two or three hours,- this
has been a dry and ait tho same timo ptqa*
sent week. :*’•*-
COMZKSaOXAiL.
Dates from Liverpool,
“ Havre,
23d May
10th May
Office of tii'e' Courier, J
, Charleston, July 3—44 *»• m. y
Cotioh—There was nothing doing in Long
Staple Cotton during the week ; somd small
shipments were made on Planter’s "account.
In Upland Cotton,'-the saleB wore only to a
moderate extent, and a docline of n 4 of a
cunt was generally submitted to, Wo now
quote—7$ a 9$ for inferior to prime | princi
pal sales were at 7 j a tii for common to fair
lot
Rice—In (his article there was but a mod
erate demand through the week—the princi
pal sales wero in tbo low qualities at j{2 a
*5; and in the absence of prime parcels,
one or two very good lots, were sold at $2$.
We quote prime $25 a 3 ; inferior to good 2
a 2i !
Groceries—Tho transactions in Groceries
are, and probably will bo Until next fall, al*
most wholly confined to the city trade
Freights—To England continue at |ft
17 fid ; For Havre 14 cent
Exchange—On England 7J ; on Franco,
5f. SO.
m&mim wwmjm*
FORT OP SAVANNAH.
High wuter at Tybce,
Do. “ Savannah,
10 26
11 56
CLEARED, ”
Sliip Macon, Porler, Now York.
Halt, Shapler Se Tapper.
• ARRIVED,
Schooner Orange, Simpson, fra St Marja.
Ballast to tho master.
Sloop Loader, Chovaliur, 4 do fm Satillan.
3 I Cotton do Hides to A G Miller and tlio
muster.
Steam packet Carolina, Wray, 20 hours
from Bugg’s Bar, to Steam b ial Co. Pas
sengers, Mr. Dove ond led,, J Gumming &
child, F Gaushl, D Dickson, J C Ki eny, J
P Pleasants, N F Stevons, J S Campfield,
J Anderson, C Philips, Mr. Rice, Have,
ricovoll
Steam boat Georgia, Norris, 24 hours from
licgg’sBar, to Steamboat Co. with low boats
No. 2 and 7, with 52 bales Cotton, to J Ga-
nnlil. Passengers, E Mustio, C H Haynes.
II Vcrdcrry, aud Mr. Tufts. Capt N. states
tho river Lo bo very low and still falliog.
SAILED,
Ship Brandt, Steiobatir, New York.
Brig Avis, Winslow, Havro.
DEPARTED, ,
Steamboat Gov Tay lur, Willdon, Augusta,
“ William Gaston. Buvrman, with
low boats, Merchandize for Augusta.
Scltr. Excel, Hcliker, cleared at N. York,,
25th utl. for this port—sailed 2fith.
Scltr Othello, Buckley, up at New York.'
26th ult. for this port.
Hchr Aspasia, Poase, hence at Providence,
2 ’d ult 7 days. Brig Leopard, Harris,do.
23d, 0 days. Brig Laurel, Sheldon, do 25th.
FROM OUR CORRXSPONDENTS,
Offices if the Courier Mircury. and Gazelle,
» Charloslon, July 3--7 p. si.
Cleared—Brig Catharine, Maxwell, Havre.
The ship Lagoda, 1 day fm Savannah for
Liverpool, was spoken off the bar 2d met. by
the pilot boat Caroline.
July. 3—Ar. sehr. Aehepoo, Prolt, Mid
dletown, Con. 8 days.
SHIP MA( OJV I OR MEW YORK.
P ASSENGERS by tho Ship Macon aro
rcqrsted to be on board at twelve o’clock
... ... o’clock
precisely, thie day, as tbo ship will go dowa
by steam at that boor.
NOTICE.
P ASSENGERS per schr. Oregon, Capt.
Dunham, for New York, aro requested
to be on board this day at 11 o’clock, as sho
julyfi
will sail at that hour.
notice. '—
D URING my absence from this State. R.
Retford will act as my Attorney.
jnljO T.RYERSON, Jr.
NOTICE.
BANK STATE OF. GEORGIA.
T ---,v Savannah, July! 3. Ifi2». . .
HIS Bank.vrijl be elated at 1 o’clock p
M on and.aftcr Monday tho fitli instan*-
until tbo firBtdftjr, of November frfrity-■
j»Iy6 A PORTER, CgsW.,,
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