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merit revolutionized, chiefly through the in strumentality of a periodical press, and not one of them in ten, be aware of the agency through which these changes wore accom plished. Principles are daily inculcated, and sentiments promulgated through this medium, whose fruits are seen in the trans actions and occurrences of social life, and those in whose conduct they are exhibited, probably, unaware of the causes, and per haps unconscious of any change in the mo tives or feelings which prompt them to ac tion. The character of a nation is fairly in dicated by the spirit and tenor of the mat ter which its Editors furnish to their rea ders ; and any individual, however forget ful he may be of the tendency •of the act, does a serious injury to society by patroniz ing or encouraging any publication, which disseminates principles which are false, or sentiments which are corrupt and demoral izing. An instrumentality of such power of good and evil, and with which the best and dearest interests of a country are so in timately connected, should be carefully guarded, and watched with the strictest vigi lance. But we protest against that surveil lance of the press exercised by some whose regard for the public interest is never awak ened except on occasions when their per sonal feelings or interest are crossed by some remark which the conductor of a pa per feels bound by bis duty to the communi ty to*make public, and decry and denounce him, because the public good requires the exposure of a fault or error in which they have been implicated, and they can see no public advantage in controverting an opinion which they may hold, or in condemning a measure which they support. We have met with no difficulty from such a quarter since the commencement of our present under taking, but our experience with mankind for several years has taught us that such opposi tion may be expected, and that it should be met by that firmness, decision and independence, without which it is impossible for any man in an editorial capacity to preserve his self respect, or secure the confidence of his pa trons. We have recently received a com munication from an individual of a neigh boring town of liigh respectability, who, we are sorry to perceive, feels himself deep ly aggrieved by an at tide which has ap peared in our columns, and condemns us in no mild terms, for saying what wc believe, and we have no doubt nineteen in twenty of our readers believe, to be true. We hope he will tliink better of us, and regard the capacity we fill, however humble it be in comparison with others similarly engaged, in a spirit a little more liberal. As we have observed, it involves us in no difficulty, and it will pass without any uneasiness, ex cept the regret that our duly has compelled us to wound the feelings of one whose quali ties are generally so estimable and worthy. There are others, who will condemn a newspaper, because its selections are not as they believe judicious, or because the origi nal matter is not devoted to such subjects as in their opinion would be advisable; or be cause it does not advocate a principle which they hold, in opposition to the rest of man kind, and out of which, as they suppose,'the salvation of the world is to come. And thus a great variety of taste and character is brought in its turn to bear upon a man, that the duties which he owes to the whole public, may be exchanged for subserviency to a sect or party, or clan or clique, or even the conceited notions of a single individual. We hope the few remarks we make upon this subject may be borne in mind by our friends and readers, and that they will never expect us to swerve from the principles we have adopted for our guidance, and which, vve think, for the present, have been suffi ciently “shadowed forth.” We have no doubt that newspapers have been too greatly multiplied for the best in terest of the country, and that many have assumed the task of an Editor for the sake of notoriety, and perhaps for the ease and pleasure which they have vainly imagined was connected with th© vootio, wU woro not possessed of the requisite moral princi ple, or mental ability, to qualify them for their assumed duties. But a weekly gazette which circulates through a community in formation whjch is adapted to their wants, and sentiments which elevate und purify its morals, is an invaluable blessing, and should be supported and cherished by all who de sire to promote their own or their neigh bor’s welfare. How far the “ Miscellany” may conform to this character, it is not for us to decide ; and how successful we may be hereafter, in raising our reputation, or obtaining patron age, we do not know: But we hope our friends will remember the perplexity and ■vexation, by which we are tried, and not judge us too uncharitably in our efforts to please our readers and bo useful to the public. GRATIFYING. Extract from a letter received by the Edi tor from a friend in Forsyth, Georgia, dated July 12th, 1842 : “ The best and most important news that I have to communicate to you is, that at least four-fifths of the citizens of Forsyth have recently pledged themselves to Total Abstinence front all intoxicating drinks.” TREATY WITH GREAT BRITAIN CONCLUDED ! The New York American, of the Oth in stant, furnishes us with the following grati fying item of intelligence: A highly impoitant report, and which we have reason to think well founded, reached this city this morning from Washington. It is substantially that Mr. Webster and Lord Ashburton bad finally agreed upoi Pali the -points in discussion between the two coun tries, and that a treaty was drawn up and ready for signatures, and would be signed yesterday, being the 4th of July. The North Eastern Boundary is settled by ceding to Great Britain the teiritory north of the St. Johns River, and by Great Britain ceding to the United States the strip between our present boundary and the St. Johns River, including the city of Frede rickton, now the seat of Government of the British province of New Brunswick—and of course the navigation of the river to the sea. To this arrangement New Brunswick was very averse, but higher considerations have prevailed, and a settlement that must be deemed by the United States honorable and satisfactory in a high degree, has been ef fected. As to the details on other points wc are without information. “ PORTLAND TRIBUNE.” We have received, with a request to ex change, a very neat and agreeable quarto bearing the above tittle, and with pleasure comply with the request. The “ Tribune” is edited by D. C. Colesworthy, and pub lished Weekly at Portland, Maine, at the low price of One Dollar per annum. HEALTH OF AUGUSTA. The Constitutionalist of the 14th instant, says: “We understand reports are in circu lation in Charleston and in the interior of our State, that our city, at the present time, is unhealthy. Unaccountable as these re ports are, yet it seems that they have had influence enough to prevent passengers in the cars from Charleston from stopping in our city. How these reports originated, we are at a loss to divine, for the health of Au gusta is at present as good as in any other city in the Union. To all those idle reports we hope our friends in Charleston and the different sections of the State will give a flat contradiction. The wet weather expe rienced for some days of last week, has pro duced colds with some of us. As regards serious diseases, we are warranted in saying that we are entirely free from any of them. To give to those abroad an idea of the health that we have enjoyed, and the falsity of the reports in circulation, we will state, that in the month of May there were eight deaths in this city, 3 whites and 5 blacks: two of the whites were children under 1 year of age, and the adult died of consumption. In the month of June the deaths were thirteen, 7 whites andG blacks: of the whites 5 were childien, and of the blacks 3 were still born.” philosophy. There is real philosophy in the following poetic effusion, and no mistake. The auth or is a philosopher, no matter who he is : “ Oh! I wish 1 was a geese all forlorn, all forlorn, Oh 1 I wish I was a geese all forlorn ; Oh! I wish I was a geese, ‘Cause they eat their grass in peace, And accumulate much grease Elatin’ corn, eatin’ corn— And accumulate much grease Eatin’ corn.” TIPPECANOE BEAUTY. We have no idea our patrons will accuse us of “siding with the Whigs,” because we give place to the following “ good un.” Mr. Van Buren must have enjoyed the beau ty’s humor with as much zest as did we on reading the article for the first time : Mr. Van Buren remained here only one day. In the evening he visited the house of a prominent Loco Foco. Many ladies were present. One of them, on being pre sented, took the liberty of kissing the Ex- President. He remarked that such an act, he supposed, should be regarded as a sig nal to him to kiss all the girls, which he proceeded to do forthwith. On approaching one of them, however, a beautiful creature, she very archly and significantly drew back, and said—“ No., no, Matty—l .have sung too many Tippecanoe Songs. Ihe experi ment must stop here.” This ended the kiss ing business for the evening. 05 s * They have commenced making iron coffins at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. They are said to be very beautiful, and much bet ter than any other kind, and at much less cost. Eight thousand males and females, in New York, are out of employment. The Editor of the Fort Gaines Mo derator was presented, on the sth instant, by Colonel James E. Brown, of Randolph County, with a hank of fine thread spun of Cotton from his plantation of this year’s growth. The Emperor of Russia, has given about $33,000, for the relief of the sufferers by the late fire at Hamburg. There were in Baltimore last year, seven hundred licensed rum sellers: there is now only sixty-six: less than one to ten. “Ho-ki-po-ki-wauky-fum-flibbidi-flobbidi busky-bum,” is given as the name of the Feegee chief, who arrived in the Vincennes, and since died. ©d> m mmm, st taa s<©il il & sny The Vincennes, while engaged in the Exploring Expedition,sailed 71,000 miles: and her tender, the Flying Fish, sailed 75,- 600, prior to being sold at Singapore. Another steam ship—the Margaret—is soon to be added to the Royal Mail line, to ruu between Liverpool and Boston. She is now probably at Halifax. There are three lard-oil factories in oper ation at Cincinnati, in which a large quantity of oil for lamps is daily manufactured from common lard. Communicated. THE SOCIAL CELEBRATION. Wellington, July 4 th, 1842. There assembled according to previous arrangement a large concourse of Ladies and Gentlemen to manifest their continued devotion to the cause of liberty by com memorating its natal day. The services of the day were opened by a very appropriate prayer from the Rev. D. D. Ticknor—the Declaration of Independence was then read in a firm and manly style, suitable to the tone of the principles it embodies, by C. J. H. Prior—after which an oration was de livered by Dr. E. C. Lawrence. [The sy nopsis of the oration, furnished us by a cor respondent, we are compelled to omit for waut of room. We understand from those who were present that the orator acquitted himself well; and that the address was re ceived by the audience with enthusiastic demonstrations of applause.] Dinner be ing announced, the ladies and gentlemen repaired to the tables, and partook of one that did credit to the superinteudants gen erally, and particularly to those of the bar becuing department. We beg leave to re turn the thanks of the gentlemen generally to the Ladies for their presence on the oc casion, and the manifest evidence of their pleasure at the quiet and orderly procced ings. It has seldom fallen to our lot to see so large a number out upon such an occasion. The style, fashion, and beauty showed them to be ladies, and that the ladies of ’42, like those of ’77 and 8, are not too fastidious to love liberty, nor too fastidious to be found manifesting that love. We had but one toast from the ladies, and as that was the best offered on the day, we could but regi e! that more of them did not favor us with an expression of their sentiments in this way. We presume that failing to prepare them s', home the inconvenience of doing it on the ground prevented many. After dinner was over, the regular toasts were read by Dr. L. C. Quinn, and follow ed by volunteer sentiments as handed in. Thomas Swift, President, and Guy Smith, Vice President. REGULAR TOASTS. 1. The day we celebrate: May the feelings which have assembled us on this occasion be cherished by every American, and duly appreciated by posterity. 2. George Washington: Time but bright ens the lustre of his fame. 3. Thomas Jefferson, and the Declaration of Independence: Our fathers were his compatriots; we are his desciples. 4. Lafayette: The generous stranger who sacrificed his fortune, his domestic com fort, and hope of honor in his own country, to fight the battles of foreigners, and to se cure to strangers the blessings of civil liber ty; must ever be honored and loved by us while gratitude is esteemed a virtue. 5. The Constitution: The text book of every true patriot. We hope the day will never arrive when it will be trampled under foot by demagogues. 6. The Union of the States: The tower of our strength as a nation can only be main tained by adhering to the spirit of the Con stitution. When that is violated nullifica tion is the rightful remedy. 7. The surviving heroes of the Revolution : A band of patriots whose ranks have been sadly thinned by the ravages of time, and the last of whose numbers are fast hastening to that “bourne from whence no traveller returns,” are a link in the chain of our his tory, which renders it an honor to be called a citizen of the United States. 8. The sovereignty of the States essential to their separate and independent existence and their protection against domestic evil; the union of the States essential to their general welfare and their protection against foreign oppression and innovation. 9. Agriculture: The minister to man’s wants and comforts, may it receive from an intelligent public that attention which its intimate connexion with our prosperity de mands. 10. Commerce: The grand lever by which nations are elevated to wealth and happi ness, one of the strongest auxiliaries of civil ization, may it continue to receive the eu cuuragemeni ui tne patriot ana pmiamro pist. 11. Education: In proportion to its dif fusion, depends the safety of oar republican institutions. 12. Religion, Morality, and Temperance: May they have their united sway until there shall not be left an irreligious, immoral, or intemperate man under the canopy of Hea ven. 13. The Fair: They divide our sorrows and double our joys. The fairest work in God’s creation, In innocence and virtue shine; Man knows no bliss in any station Like that received at beauty’s shrine. VOLUNTEER TOASTS. By Lucinda Ann Hillsman. The star spangled banner: “Oh! freemen do guard with unceasing devotion, This jewel of freedom—our Fathers bequest— 'Tis richer by far than the pearls of the ocean, The treasure and pride of the land of the West.” By Wm. Barkley, a Revolutionary sol dier. Like a band of brothers, firm and united let us be, in support of the indepen dence we have met to celebrate. “United we stand—divided we fall.” By J. L. Woozencrafi. George Wash ington : The Father of his Country, the unambitious general, the honest statesman, the pure and devoted patriot; will live in the memories of his countrymen as long as any regard is had for those virtues which ennoble and dignify man. By Gilhani Elliot. The Orator of the day: May his talent prove beneficial to his country, and he be rewarded according to his merit. After the above scutiment was read, the orator of the day arose and made a few brief and happy remarks upon the various topics of the day, then adverted to the affairs of Texas at some length. After which he took his seat amidst the applause of the au dience. By J. Maddox. M. D. Lafayette: Ameri cans best friend in time of greatest need: we commemorate thy noble deeds with hearts animated with the feelings of grati tude. By Thomas Swift. The man that will lie in politics, will no so in any other thing, if it is his interest to do so—mark that! By A. B. Bostick. Fellow-citizens, aro you prepared !o relinquish your rights; to See your adopted country reduced to pover ty and distress by the mismanagement of your rulers 1 By G. J. H. Prior, Reader of the day. The Navy: Our gloiy in peace, in war our protection: May it continue to add to the honor and prosperity of the nation. By James G. Bostick. May the temper ance cause prove successful throughout the United States without infringing on our rights, and we will be a free and happy peo ple. By Dr. E. C. Lawrence. Liberty unal loyed: Best supported in that country where the people are allowed to protect their own local interest uninterrupted by govern ment. By Thomas Holley. The hct ocs of the Revolution: May their sons never forget the lesson taught them: “ Liberty or death.” By J. Allison. May the scale of the Rail Road turn to the interest of the honest wa goners ; for times are hard. By John B. Hawkins. May the consti tutional rights of the States be maintained by all true hearted souls; any that would submit them to federal misrule deserves to be chained to the footstool of a tyrant, there to remain their days out. By R. A. Prior. Legislature of Georgia : May it be filled with men of honest hearts and wise heads, that they may look to the interest of their constituents as well as themselves. By H. A. Lkwrence. The Federal Union .’ Based on justice, equal rights, moderation and compromise; if maintained by the same spirit which actuated our patriotic fore fathers, it will be perpetuated. By Q- R. Nolan. Texas: Though in vaded by hosts of Mexicans, who seem de termined to enslave her, may her bright and brilliant Star still continue to shine: a sister republic, she will and shall be free. By the Vice President of the day. May religion, temperance, and justice, the legiti mate fruits of a virtuous people, ever pros per in this happy land. By the President of the day. Free trade and no monopoly: The best protection that a man can have is a good housewife—the best .tariff the broom-stick for laziness. By Dr. L. C. Quinn. Woman: With out whom this world would be a dreary waste —a howling wilderness. Who could live without her smiles; who would die without her tears 1 . By William H. Brooks. The Fair of this respected auditory: May they marry suitable companions, enjoy a long and hap py life, peace on earth, and peace beyond the grave. By Wilie Robertson. Knowledge: Its general diffusion is essential to good govern ment and the maintainance of liberty. For the Southern Miscellany. “THE PEOPLE’S ENGLISH.” What do we mean by the term 1 If we mean the language of the half-educated mul titude, 1 have nothing to say; but if the language of the best writers and speakers is meant, then I may be allowed to offer a few remarks. It has often been a subject of re gret that our public speakers should indulge in corrupt language. I know they will say, that they must use such as is suited, not only to the capacity of the people, but also such as will engage their attention. To the first I would reply, that their capacity is greater than perhaps is supposed, and that I would not wish to hear far-fetched words intro duced. Our language is sufficiently copious, and our people sufficiently well informed to enable every individual, not only in public speaking, but in private conversation, to clothe his ideas in elegant language, yet not unsuited to the understanding of bis hearers. To the next objection I would reply, that the attention can be better engaged by good language, than by such as we too frequently hear. There is something in correct and pure language like good music, that falls gratefully upon the ear. It is true that the ear becomes more sensible of the beauties ~. e *'—, tVirmpr as of cultiva tion ; but goou taste will lead us naturally to correctness in both. But let not an ac quired bad taste be mistaken for natural taste. Who does not know that the ear may be so much accustomed to a bad style of music as not to enjoy or appreciate that which is correct I Thus it is with language; and we aro going on, from day to day, bind ing upon ourselves, individually and nation ally, a low, corrupt style. Look at the in numerable periodicals which are dissemina ted among our instruction-loving people— read, and mark well, the language of our original tales, essays, and criticisms. Is it worthy of the authors or their readers 1 1 speak not in a spirit of detraction, but to draw attention to the subject. The truth is, it has been overlooked in the multiplicity of our great and good achievements till it has grown to be a reproach upon a people ca pable, if we would but rally our strength, of attaining all excellence. Then, let every one win regards the honor of bis country, use his [nfluence towards correcting this “crying vil,” and set about casting off this renroaclsfrom us. L. For the Southern Miscellany. As “Ijovice” has not appeared for some time befve the public, suppose some other unknowi friend should ply her energies (although those energies may be but small) with a for desultoiy sketches now and then ? It will djno harm, and, perhaps, may be of some to you, Mr. Hanfeiter, in your praisewfthy undertaking. We step for ward with fear and trembling, for we well know the public will criticise upon these lines, and rightly too, for their faults will he many; but we must rely also upon their lenity and trust they will not impute the errors to the heart. No doubt the fear of critics has caused many females to withhold contributions to public prints that might have graced a statesman’s cranium; but let us come forth boldly upon the arena of fame and essay to gather laurels with our com peers. If we cannot rhyme with Pinch back Brown, the Poet, or criticise a book with Tommy Teazewell, we can at least enter the lists, if we fall short the goal. It has been said in this village, and agreed to, that the female mind was inferior to the male: it may be so: but if so, some of us are sadly deficient. In point of strength and bravery, they are our superiors; in in tellect we stand their equals. Because the female is not, in her sphere, called upon to legislate or harrangue the public, does it fol low, of course, that she cannot! Nay; but she can show you the strength of her mind in the influence she exerts on the young in the capacity of a mother. Woman shines resplendent, and their sons, the great men of nations, but reflect their strength of intellect, which goes with them into after life, and stamps their character cither for happiness or misery. ANONYMOUS. Communicated. MAGNOLIA—JUNE NUMBER. In speaking of the passion for excitement in the American people, the Editor ex presses himself as follows :* “To this vve owe Wrightism, and Mor monism, and Mesmerism, Joe Smith and Mathias—to this wo owe Religious revivals and Temperance manias in sad and humilia ting abundance : hence our mobs and mur ders ; our lynch clubs and cider rages.” Mr. Simms—Did you write the above para graph 1 I can’t believe it. “ Religious re vivals and Temperance manias /” No! it can’t be by the author of “ Guy R ivers.” If you did write it, you .did it when your “ mother was out.” You have some paying subscribers who believe in such “ manias'’ —they get religion, and become honest— they become temperate, and pay their debts. They don’t mob it, 808 SHORT. Madison, Oa. LATEST FROM ENGLAND. ARRIVAL OF THE CALEDONIA. Fifteen days later from England ! By the arrival of the steam ship Caledonia, nt Boston, we have advices from London and Liverpool to tho 19tli ultimo. We give a brief synopsis of what we have received. The distress in many of the agricultural and manufacturing portions of Great Britain remains unabated, und in fact the accounts epfiear to us even worse than at any former period. Money was in fair demand ut 4 per cent. Cotton, it will he seen by reference to our market extracts, has declined about Jd for lower qualities. Flour mid wheat were very dull. The Acadia from Boston the Ist of June, arrived at Literpoo! on the morning of tlm 14th. Francis, the author of the attempt to assas sinate the Queen, was tried on thcl7ihon the charge of high treason. He was found guilty on the 2d and 3d counts of the indict ment, which charged him with “ discharging a pistol with intention to assassinate the Queen, loaded with gunpowder and some oth er destructive substance, and with discharg ing a certain loaded pistol.” The Chief Justice sentenced him to be hung, drawn and quartered. Nothing of interest to American trade was done in Parliament. In the Commons on the lOtli, to a ques tion from Mr. D’lsrueli, whether Her Majes ly’s Government wns prepared to recognize the independcncaof Texas before recognizing the blockade of the eastern coast of Mexico, Sir R. Peel spoke ns follows : I imagine there are certain rights belonging to belligerents with which other countries have nothing to do, and that of establishing a blockade is one. It would not therefore, be stall necessary to the recognition of the blockade of one country hy another, that the independence of either should be first ac knowledged by a third party under treaty. I have no hesitation however, in stating that there arc treatise completed with the province of Texas by persons having full powers and authority, which I have no reason to suppose have been exceeded. It is not necessary for nie now, as a minis ter of the Crown, to say whether or not 1 consider the provisions of those treaties to have been wisely catered into, or whether, had I been in power at the lime, I should have recommended them to he concluded; and I feel it to be my duty to uphold the good tuiiii \J 1 tuia vvumij \ai iom o vmn Wnrov treaties should be ratified. Mr. O’Connell—But they have not as yet been ratified. Sirß. Peel—Not yet, until the first of August, and before then it is my intention to adviso that they shall be ratified. The Boundary Question. —In the House of Commons on the 15th Mr. D’lsrnoli wished to put the question to the Right Hon. Baro net, respecting the disputed boundary with America. He had seen it reported that there was a virtual relinquishment of the territory in dispute, and that the State of Muino re quired compensation for the territory which was given up. He had also seen that Her Majesty’s envoy had entertained a proposi tion of this kind, and it was generally suppo sed that it would be acceeded to by the com missioners ofMuine. If such an arrangement were entered into, the result would be that they would be in possession of a much inte rior boundary. He wishes to know whether there was any truth in this statement, and also whether tho Right Hon. gentleman had instituted any inquiry into the reason why tho solemn award of a friendly power for the ad judication of the question had been set aside by Her Majesty’s government. Sir R. Peel—l must suy that the question of the Hon. gentleman was altogether prema ture! [Hear, hear.] It would bo most im proper in me to give an answer to such a question in the present state of the negotia tions. I hold now in my hand a despatch from Lord Ashburton, stating that certain ! commissioners hud been appointed by the State of Maine, but I believe that Lord Ash burton has had no communication whatever with those cc.Mmissioners. The transaction rests ahogelher between the State of Maine and the government of the United States. Negotiations of the utmost importance are pending, but I feel that it would be wholly inconsistent with n y duty to make any state ment respecting them to the House. Mr. D’lsraeli begged to state that the corti missoners of Muino were, or would be, in communication with the British envoy. From France there is nothing of interest. The Moniteur publishes a royal ordinance for the dissolution of the Chamber of Deputies, the Convocation of the Electoral College, for the 9th of July, and the Convocation of the Chamber of Peers and Deputies, for the 3d of August. From Spain, there are accounts of a par tial formation of anew Cabinet. General Rodil having accepted the post of Minister of War. An attempt to form an exclusively Military Cabinet failed, but Rodil had been appointed to the War Department, Almodo ver Minister of Foreign Affairs, und Lande ro Minister for the Home Department. Tin* Presse expresses the opinion that the Cabinet is one that will not last. From the East, there are accounts of tho landing of 8000 Albamnnsat Beyroat, where the most terrible excesses were committed. At Saidu, they committed all sorts of excesses, compelling the merchants to close the shops. At Algiers, intelligence has been received of the re-appearance of Abb-el-knder, with some forces, for the purpose of attacking the French in the East. From India.—Tho Overland Mail from Bombay to the 4th of March, three days later than usual, the mail having been detained for the despatches of the Governor-general, was received in London, by express from Mar seilles, and published in the morning papers of the 6th. The intelligence on the whole is favorable to the success of the British forces. Tire troops have re-entered Afghanistan, and forced, with but little loss, the dreadfed Kbyber Pass. Akbar’Khan. with his (JOOO men, who was blockading Jellulubad, was completely routed by General Sale. On the other hand, n partial reverse was experienced by General England on his march to Canda liar: and Col. Palmer had,, as was related in our last accouuts, surrendered Ghuzucc. From China. —lntelligence from Maeao'to the 14th of March, has reached London. Hong Kong and Tihghae have been de clared to be free ports, to remain, as well as Amoy, in the bands of the English until their demands were satisfied. The Chinese are invited to return and re side under British protection. The batteries along the Canton river were completed, and part of them unmasked, yet no apprehensions were entertained of any im mediate hostilities. Business was very dull. Tho troops con tinue to enjoy good health. A war about to break out between Cochin China and Siam is interesting solely ns likely to have some influence in the settlement of the British demunds on China. The Sinmeso Monarch threatens to invade Cochin, which is tributary to China, and this may tend to em barrass the councils of the court of Perkin. The King ofSiam has, through the influence of the neighboring British, been induced to grunt a portion of his ancient territory to the son of the old Rajtili ofQuedda. The Gov ernor of Prince of Wales Island has published a proclamation announcing the final cessation of slavery within that district. The whole of Lord Ashburton’s homestead situated at Clapliam, a romantic village about two mile-distant from Bedford, together with twelve bouses in the village, were recently totally destroyed by fire. MORGAN COUNTY Intlej.endent Whig Ticket. FOR SENATE, JOHN COLBERT, Esq. FOR REPRESENTATIVE, ROBERT H. FRETWELL, Esq. ADVEJmftEQMENTC. Goods at Cost!!! r pHE subscribers won Id trike this method of informing f the public in general, and (We who wish to boy Cheap Goods in particular, that they are still selling oil their stock of Dry Goods at Cost, un a credit until the first day of January nest. They have a great many very'good and seasonable Goods, and at prices (which will enable any person to buy, and economise too) suited, as the phrase goes, to the hardness of the times. They have some excellent Broadcloths, Cassimercs, Calicoes, Muslins, Bold nets, Ribbons, Hosiery. I.aces, Muslin Trimmings, Bonnet Silks, Straw and Leghorn Bonnets, AND, ALSO, Fashionable Silk Bonnets, handsomely trimmed. Halts, Shoes, Hardware, Crockery, i Mrr‘m"liiriV'*ilOTiiii 111 hiiiiiimh — They continue to sell YARNS at Factory prices, for Cash; and Groceries, for Cush, as cheap as can be ob tained in the place. They shall keep a constant supply of MEAL for the accommodation ot up-town bread-raters. L. L. WITTICH & CO. May 88 9 Furniture ! Furniture!! ip HE subscriber oilers for sale a fine stock of New- York furniture. The following are a part of hia stock on hand f Piano Fortes, Sideboards, all sizes and qualities, Sofus, Bureaus with large Mirrors, plain Bureaus, Secrctarvs with Book Cases, Centre Tables, with white and colored marble tops. Mahogany, curled maple and cherry Bedsteads, Chairs of every variety of size and quality, Footstools, mahogany Wnshstands, Toilette Swing Glasses, Mattresses, &c. &e. He also has a large slock of Furniture made at his shop in this place, which he will sell at the following REDUCED tricks to suit the hard times > Wardrobes, at 25 instead of S3U, 20 instead of 925, 12 instead sls, and 8 instead of sl2; plain Bedsteads, at 350 ; French Bedsteads, at 7 00; Tfeaster Bed steads, with cords, at V 00; ditto, with slats, at 1* 00— all other kinds of Bedsteads in thn same proportion. Safes, at 8,10,15 sud 918 ; Folding Tables, at 6 and 8 00 instead of 8 and 10; painted Sideboards, at 9000 instead of 25; painted Bureaus,at 90 00 instead of 25; Withstands, at 3 and 4 00; pine Book Cases, at 12 00 instead of 19; small pine Tables, at 2 00. He pledgee himself to dispose of all other kinda of Furniture made at his shop in the same ahove^ may 21 Mmß Notice. WE do business on the Cash system- giving short ” credits to our customers for their accommodation. Such as have not paid iheir running accounts, will o biige ua by calling and paying us. We intend to sell goods at the lowest possible profits. Such ss have re ceived a credit from us,-we trust will notice this. • JOHN ROBSON & CO. June 11 11