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- BRITISH CLEMENCY ! ! During the present ferocious warfare upon the Patriots of Canada, incidents of an appal jjn<r charactor have been related to us, which ve°shull, as we have opportunity, give to our readers. Not many days ago, two negroes came into Toronto, bearing the head, as they s; r ,posed, of. one of the proscribed Patriots for wiloin a reward of £SOO had been offered by the Governor. It turned out, however, that they had made n mistake, and had killed the wrong man ! ! J Tans we have a government upon our borders offers to Indians and negroes a reward y or white men’s iieads ; and to slaves of the Soath a bounty for the scalps of their masters. 'the exploring expedition. Tiie National Intelligencer, of the 22 J inst. ; —“We learn that anew difficulty has arisen, as to the character of the vessels inten ded to compose the squadron for this expedi tion. According to the last plan, it is to be reduced to a 9loop of war; one ship of about 45J tons, (the Relief;) one brig, and the schoon er Active. In the opinion es Captain Kear nev, (who had accepted the command after Captain Jones’s retirement,) and the officers associated with him, there would not be on board the vessels, sufficient accommodation for so large a scientific corps as that appointed bv the President. We regret to add that Cap tain Kearney, on the 18 th instant, resigned the command of the squadron, and that his resigna tion has been accepted,” The Grand Jury of A Hon have found bills of indictment againt a number of individuals concerned in the affair of the 7th of Novem ber, including those engaged in the attac k as well as defence of the building. Too trial of llock, one of the assailants came on before the Municipal Court of the 4th instant. The dairy returned a special verdict that the defendant in thair opinion, was guilty of the various charges bud in the indictment, but that they return him 4«t guilty on a question of jurisdiction. The disbanding of the farce at Navy Island has furnished an opportunity for ascertaining the Humber who were there assembled. They mustered in all 510, who were enrolled. —* Besides these there were something like 150, supernumeraries. Gen. Van Rennsalaer, of the late Patriot Army, Navy Island, has been arrested by one of the United States Deputy Marshals, and liberated on giving bail for his appearance at the next session of the United States Circuit Court. Tae bail taken was Mr. Van It.*3 own recognizinc in the sum es SBOOO, with Dr. E. Johnson, Geo. P. Barker, and 11. Iv. Smith, Esqrs. ,in the additional sum of SIO9O each. tienerdi Van llaletu The Ld;klo:i papers contain a long hcCount of the troubles in Spain. It appears that one ot’ the principal Generals of the Queen’s cause, Gen. Leon Iriarte, had been tried at Saragossa for disobetliance of orders and neglect of du tv, and that the trial was gdniiriary and the exe cution immediate Gen. Espartcro, V/ho had the command, was President of the Court Mar tial, next to whom was Gen. Van Halen.— Tee execution has created a great excitement in Spain. The Gen. Van Halen here men tioned, now holds a high military Tank in the Queen’s army. He is the same person who was sentenced to be burnt for Liberal princi ples by the Inquisition oi Madrid, about the year 1822, and who escaped in a most cxtfa ordinary manner, and afterwards fled to this country. He resided in New York one or two years, and supported himself by teaching school. While here, we became intimately acquainted With him, and he was almost daily at our office. He is a Spaniard of education, a gentleman in his manners, and a most en thusiastic Liberal. He returned to Europe, and being banished from Spain, resided at j Brussels, and commanded the Patriot forces at | the Revolution of Belgium. He was the lead, er who took the Hotel de Ville, when the Dutch had to retire from Brussels. He is a soldier of great experience, having served as ah offi •cer of distinction in the Russian campaign on the borders of the Caspian Sea, under General Yamalow. His life, which has been published, is one of extraordinary incidents. Van Halen taught his school in the room which is now our Editorial room. * N. Y. Daily Express. In Troun countv, on the 24th ulttmo, bv the Rev. C. Harrison, Mr. WILLIAM E. BOREN, of this city, to M * -'I \R T V A. DK’KS, of the former county. $3“ We acknowledge our 6hare of the cake. OFFICE UNDER THE CENTRAL HOTEL, THIRD DOOR ABOVE THE POST - OFFICE, AND IN THE REAR OF (ADJOINING) THE MACON LYCEUM AND LIBRARY SOCIETY’S READING ROOM. MACON: Saturday morning, February 3, 1838. 03r Our readers will remember that we, sometime since, promised to give them a full history of the Bunk ley Case, then pending in the Superior Court of Jones county. We were led to make that promise in conse quence of one made to us, viz •• to supply us w ith the information accessary ; which not being complied with, we, of course, could not do our part. Since that time it Iha s been published in several papers in this state,find is now about being issued in pamphlet form, which ta f'-tf n together, mako it entirely unnecessary for us to publish it, and we shall accordingly decline doing so, as it has already become an old story ; and-, as we be lieve, we shali be able to give our readers something bet t r suited to their taste, and that will have the merit at least of being new'. &CT It will be seen, by reference tft our quotations from the “ Review of the M .con Market,” that the to tal receipt of Cotton in this place up to the Ist of Feb-, ruary, 1333, are 75,321 bags—being 13.171 more than received the same time last reason. fire ! Fire t ! Five ! ! ! At 9 o’clock on Tuesday night lust, a Fire broke out iu the roof of the house belonging to Mr. John Martin, situated on the hid abrrvc th' main part of the city, am «vus entirely consumed. The Fire Companies wen prompt in the discharge of their duty, but could be cf no avail for want of water. The Fire, it w believed, >vas the resuit of accident, and the building being de* . cubed from all othei‘3, together with the almost perfec calm, prevented it from spreading. Macon has been exceedingly fortuna*e in escaping fires, and her citizens should not rest too securely in their good fortune, by ne glecting to provide the necessary means of stopping tires. Had the lire broken out in Cotton-Avenue, oi in many other pans of the city, the destruction of prop erty would have been incalculable The plan for building n Church in this place by , Stock Subscription u ill be lotind in our columns, to j which we refer our city readers, as being a matter im portant to the intere»-t and improvements ot the city.— The building, if completed as proposed, would be qui*e a useful alid ornamental addition to the Other public buildings. Upon reflection, it will be found that such • convenience as it proposes to give, is much needed in our city—to wit: a large and commodious Hall for public meetings of the citizens, for the delivery of ora tions, lectures, sermons, fee. by i'.cl'crant Ministers kild others. £s* The Jacksonville Courier, of the iS:h ultimo, states that the prospect of ending thfe Florida war is un questionably brighter than it has yet been. From the rfact of Jessup’s being with the main lx>dy of the army in the vicinity of Sam Jones’ strong-hold, and with a competent Indian guide, who, as the Courier remarks, has but little appetite for hanging. General Hernandez lias established a post at St. Lucie. Condensed accounts from Canada and the Northern Frontier. Our difficulties with Great Brittiiln, secrii likely to in crease, rather thftii diminish; And that we rtriw have t-eal grounds to fear that the result will be war, is appa rent. Recent accounts from Canada and the Michigan frontier, bring intelligence of some important events which have just transpired in that quartef. *• The City of Detroit has fcegn iti great confusion, in consequence of the extensive plan of invading Canada, by certain refugees and others, having been discovered. It seems that their movements have been carried on in the most secret manner, and that nothing of the kihd was seriously apprehended until the arms in the City arsenal, the jail, and other places, were taken away, to gether wiih a large amount of amunition. A vessel left Detroit, containing 1,000 stand of arms, and 100 men, for Bois Blanc, (a British island) distant about 19 miles; Other large supplies have been purchased and sent there-. Subscription papers are circulating, con taining 1,000 names. Commissions frrtm Navy Island, are rendered and excepted—enrolments of about 700 j men have been made in the different counties on the j l iver—regular drills held —recruits constantly coming in, and more expected. Bois Blanc is to be a depot— : Maldin (a town opposite on the other side) is to be at- I tacked, and will probably be taken. Their object, is to 1 form a junction with M’Kenzie and others of Upper Canada. From all which it may be concluded that some able head is at work. Who, in all probability, will succeed in creating a difficulty, at last, between the government of the United States, and Great Bittian. The proclamation of Gov. Mason was disregarded—* a steam boat was dispatched by the United Stares Dis ! triet Attorney, with the Marshall and possee after the schooner, but they were defied, and threatened with the contents of an 18 pounder Public meetings have been held to express disappro bation —arms and men have been put into requisition to maintain neutrality &c. See. “That all theseenrole * ments should have been made—arms taken—men en- I roled—and this whole machinery of war put into requi ! sition without the knowlege of our police, is a matter which our government will find it exceedingly difficult to explain to the satisfaction of the British nation; and should that people make reprisals or suprise our coast by a canonade, an impartial judge would deem the re tribution just.” STILL LATER. ft is said that all but 20 of the Navy Islanders, pre tered to follow the fortunes of Van Rennfcclaer and McKenzie, —their destination not known. On the morning of the 10th inst, the steam boat Bar celona, which had been plying between Buffalo and Navy Island, was threatened with an attack from two British armed schooners and a floating battery, lying opposite Black Rock. Gen. Scott advised "the British officer in that if the Rttack was made in American waters, he should feel it his duty to repel] it, and he ranged his cannon along’the banks accordingly. The bout passed unmolested. Rumours of iresh disturbances breaking out a* To ronto, in which both parties have bean victorious and defeated in their turn. • ■ ' In Torouto it is supposed there arc two thousand per sons imprisoned. Two hundred* have been examined and committed-fur.trial. The prisoners are. placed in cells 8 feet by-1, into which six individuals are crowded. This day at 1 o'clock, (says the Toronto Patriot of Jan. 11,) his lyxceilency caipe down to the house, and gave his royal sanction to the bill for the suspension of he habits corpus act, and the l>i!l for trying foreigners uken in arms, by court marshal. . • COMMUNICATED. Tiie Wuly gueat, consider First, how they oav gain the approbation, of God ; and sec ondly, that ot their own conscience; having lone this, they would willingly conciliate the food opinion of their fellow-men. But the truly little, reverse the thing; the primary ob ject With them, is to secure the applause of ijeir fellow-men, aud having effected this, the ipprobation of God and their own conscience may follow on as they can. , LACON. God Will excuse dur prayers for ourselves. wheneveV wc are prevented from them hy be ing occupied by such good works as will enti tle us to the prayers of others. ib. “the faithful dog.”—How many are •be pleasing anecdotes we have of the faithful confiding Dog; while hut few of his had quali fies arc ever recorded. If we hut took one half the means to rehearse the good done by our fellow-men, and exercise more charity for the incidents due to the' frailties of human na ture ; how much more just and exalted would he our opinion of each other. MY OWN. Man never need be humble for any thing he is hy nntuf ; hut he has great reason, often lo be ashamed, of what he is by practice Anon. From Higgins’ Review. StHteihent of Cotton. ~~ ; ~ " Sg , sj 2 -/} 183(1-37; § * | |.f I* Stock oil hand,, Ist September, 1337....... 7,327 Received during the month of January,, 24,616' previous, this 5ea50n,...!..., j 51,203 Total receipts to Ist February, 1833, 75,924 57,350 Stock on hand to Ist February, 1838, j 17,787 18,522 Shipped this season,... - 65,3641 Cotfoil—We quote, 7£ tb9J cents—Fancy! 10 cents. Yuring the last month there has been much animation in our Cotton Market, and an advance in prices of full li cents in the poorer qualities, 3 cerr in middll ig, and | cent in prime. The Liverpool accounts of 23d De cember, say: “ There has been a steady demand at the same rates as before. The sales amount to 2000 bags.” Racon—Old “hog-round” 12 to 16 cents —very lit tle for sale. New Pork, live, 4to $5 gross ; 6J to 8 cents nect; Bagging—lß to 22 cents. The supply is light. Corn—B7 5 to $1 per bushel. Coin-Meal—l to 81J per bushel. Flour—Canal, best brands, 814 ; half barrelp, 971, at retail; country Flour, 6to $7 per hundred pounds.— Market well supplied. Groceries —There is a fair Stock oh hand—no al. teration in prices since orr last. St. Croix Bugar, 10 H Porto Rico “ 11 a 12- “ . “ New-Orleans 9a 11 “ “ Loaf “ 20 a23 “ “ Molasses, New-Orleans, 56 a 58 cents per gallon. West Tndia, 52 a56 “ “ New-England Rum, 62 a65 “ “ Gin, 65 a 69 “ « Whiskey, 62 a65 “ 41 Coffee, 12 a 14 cents per lb. Mackerel —No. j, 817 per barrel. No. 2, 14 “ , No 3, 11 “ Other articles are nominah Iron —7 cents per lb* Salt —?1 12J per bfishel. The supply is small. Rates of FreieM. POT'rnv pru p 4 t p To Darien, bv boats, 88 50—by boxes, *2 00. Savannah, “ 300 “ .-2 50. * . * l Charleston,' 44 "3 50 44 3 00. | AUCTION. WILL be sold by C. L. HOWLAND, at his Au& | lion Room, This Morning, at 10 o'clock, a large and splendid assortment ot' Fancy Articles, coasis j ting of Military Goods, Jewelry, Spectacles, Cutlery, Fur and Otter Caps, Stocks, &c dec. Citizens, Merchants, and others, are respectfully in vited to call and examine the Stock as it 19 wormy of attention. February 3 ISr ATTENTION! MACON VOLUNTEER 4 ! 1 | A Company meeting will be held 8 | at the Court House TO-NIGIIT, jgS 1 at seven o’clock, for the tjtftris * action of Business affecting the ex istence of the Company. f£jj]| 0$- Even' mcm!>cr who hostile interest of the Corps at heart is ex- I f pected to attend. , .. \xj By orderpf tpe.oapVaid> ... ISAAQJJOLMES, > smJbmmm Feb. 3 r ’ Ist kut. - THERE will be‘-Dmne • servlW Ht the Coqn, Hon«t .Tp-Murmw - at the usuaflionrs.. Subject ti>r Evcuk » jug Lecture : The DesUnyH. jf fhdiis : The public art rcspoctfuilyiliwaxh ' , • \ February 3 ■ , V Macon iJeucvoleat .v Mutual Ail Association. ,4 REGULAR meeting comes on Tuesday Evunirg, aA. Fel ru irv Oh. A jiill attendance is requested, as Dusineesu! importance'comes before the Differing. ; Per order. . »\ •E. AUGUSTUS WARE, Secretary,-; January 87 ME( HANKS’ SOCIETY. k A REGULAR piecting of this association will be -• *- held on Tuesday Ev« ning next, at 7 o’clock, at Mr. ( urk's Coffee House, Cherry-sweet. • •'* ... Bv order. I. F. BROWN, Secretary. v February 3 is r * NOTICK. G liU City OFFICES will hereafter be kept in the Rv. ; om ovift* the Market, adjoining the'Council Chamber, tlihco hours iroiu II to 1 each day. February 3 lip ** DISSOLUTION. 77 1 T IIE co-partnership heretofore existing between- tlfe subsen bt t’s, under the firm of Dickinson & Ware ••ns dissolved on the 30th ultimo, by mutual consent.; and Mr. T. Dickinson is duly authorized to receive all debts due the concern, and adjust all claim against dro j ame. Mr. T. Ifckinson is authorized to use the ntmie of said firm in adjWAug the business of 'he concern - T 1 M( >Tf i Y DIF KIN SON,' E. AUGUSTUS WARE. : February .‘J 15- f ■' Stock subscription for building a Church* nQjfclE Universalis* Society of Macon being desirous enjoying the privileges and advantages of dio public services oi religion, have resolved to attempt die erection of a suitable tc of worship, which will not only answer their purpose aforesaid, but be a public con venience and an ornament to the place. To secure the object contemplated, the Society pro pose to open a Slock Subscription, forth* purpose 0 f rais ing Hie necessary funds, in the nay .and-manner as f'.tU lows: ’ - ' 1. Ihe sum of 5p17,f»00 to be the capital stock, Which is to bo divided info 350 shares of srSOeach, paiviiirkiA four equal quarterly instalments. . > 2. When the entire sh are* ani paid,‘scrip will be is sued for the same, bearing eight per cent interest per annum, from date. , 3. The whole stock redeemable ’in five years from date of payment. i. The church, and lot on which it is placed, to-be pledged as security for the payment of the interest and for the redemption of the stock. M 5. Should the Society fail to pay the interest on stock annually, a majority in interest of the stockholders to have the power of determining upon the disposal ofthd property, on giving three months previous notice ot such intention, and Having the same in public., rS 6. Mechanics uud operatives to have the privilege of paying fjr the shares they may subscribe, in lab-iur mu! materials, which may be necessary in the erection And completion of the building, under the superintendence’ ot the building committee* or the contractors employed! by the .Society. #? i 7. The church so erected as to be open at all times td the delivery of orations of a proper character, as well as for public meetings of the citizens, of a general concern / also to be free to any Minister of the Gospel who ufav* be desirous of jieing heard on the all important subject.’ of religion, when the house is notin use !-v *he Spr.iefv * 8. All sums under 50 dollars, will !econss ere do* nations to the Society. And should there be any fail-1 ure on the part of the stockholders, to pay their ms: -, inents at the specified time, they will be subject to a for- * feiuire of the stun they may have previously paid. ". With such liberal provisions, the Society indulge the hope, that the residue of shares not subscribed for by themselves, will be promptly taken up f by the ci-izens at large. The plans of the church can be inspected on application to either of the undersigned ’committee, by which it w ill be seen, that it is tho purpose of the Society v to build in the style of some of (he Eastern churches,, with Stores and Office* Connected therewith, from the . rent of which, to derive a yearly revenue -oiply fttiffi--’ cient to pay the ifltfercst rtf the whole stock subscription. ; Q3r Owners of City lots in the business parts of -he place, are invitfed to make proposition to the commi'tee, ' touching the disposal of a suitable site for the contem-'* plated building; - . r •- The Book of Subscription will be open for «4gna- . tures, on Tuesday the 16t.h of February, a’ the office of theG’T’wo Opinions,’* third door below the Central - Rail Road Bank, Mulberfy street, •_ . . JGiIN. P. Evans, . y' pleasant heath, .f. WMi ROB JN SON, * Chester hillS, % . S. S. STONE, O L. F. W. ANDREWS.. J * . February 3. ' ' ‘ 15a softnery T»osT HfltJbGrry-street, TVlwcor. Goo^rna. THE undersigned would-infiirm *hb citzirtns of Ma con, and the public generate, dins the above ffi< e . having been receptly siipolied with an entire *i«tr a-cl beautiful assortment of Job Tvre. he is nrepared to execute all orders with neatnesaand 'V« T > ’o’l C. P U \NLFJTF.R DCr Orders from the country thankfully received an«t promptly attended to*