The Mississippi Free Trader from Natchez, Mississippi • Page 2

FOR ST. LOUtS. U. S. Government Stock have been sold In 7 Texian Squadron.

Wt learned last even T. A. t. p6IPMAy. BMfr, Robbery in the Treasury Department at Washington.

The Capitol of the 13th Inst.sayi, the town was all in an uproar previous to our going to press, relative to the arrest of sundry clerks and others connected with the Treasury Department, chaiged with embezzling some thousands of dollars of Uncle Sam's funds. 16,000 was obtained from one of the parties, and an examination was held, the result of which it is impossible to obtain, owing to its being held in the Department, although it was before city magistrates. We have the names of those accused and examined, but forbear mentioning them, as we are ac 0' DEMOCIIATIO TICXU2T. 1 Governor, ALBERT O. BROWN, or Copuh.

Congress, JACOB THOMPSON, or Lafayette. W. H. HAMMET, or Washington. WM.

A. STONE, of Lawrence. State Treasurer, GABRIEL S. COOK, or Coahoma. Secretary of State, GEORGE R.

FALL, or Hinds. Auditor of Public Accounts, JAMES E. MATTHEWS, or Tisheminoo. rjWe are authorized by the Hon. JOSEPH S.B.

THACHER, of Adams county, to announce him as a candidate for the office of Judge of the High Court of Errors and Appeals, for the Second District, comprising the counties of Jefferson, Copiah, Franklin, Adams, Wilkinson, Amite, Pike, Simpson, Smith, Jasper, Clarke, Wayne, Jones, Covington, Lawrence, Marion, Perry, Green, Jackson, Harrison and Han- cock. tJ" All the papers in the dUrict will please copy the above announcement and send their bills to this office for payment. ry We are authorized to announce the Honorable JAME3 WALKER, of Wilkinson County, as a candidate for the office of Judge of the High Court of Errors and Appeals, for the Second District, composed of the counties of Adams, Jefferson, Wilkinson, Amite, Franklin, Copiah, Lawrence, Pike, Marion, Covington, Simpson, Smith, Jasper, Clarke, Wayne, Joncs.Perry.Green, Hancock, Harrison and Jackson. J3T We are authorized to announce the Hon. THOMAS II.

WILLIAMS, of Pontotoc, as a candidate for Governor of the State at the ensuing bicn-. nial election. NATCHEZ, 24, 1843 BOND-PAYING DEMOCRATIC MEETING. That portion of the Democratic party who aie is favor of acknowledging the State's obligation to pay the bonds issued by it, and who are opposed to are requested to meet at the City Hall on Monday next, the 29th to take into consideration the propriety of sending delegates to the Convention called by the Bond-paying Demo crala of Jefferson county, and, if approved, to ap point such delegates', and to give some public ex pression of their views and opinions upon those subjects. May 24, 1843.

DIVERS DEMOCRATS. ARRIVAL OP THE GREAT WESTERN Ten days later from Europe. The Great Western arrived on the 11th inst. at New York, in twtTve and half days from Liver pool. The Liverpool papers are still complaining of the abundance ot money the unhealthy superfluity of it in the mercantile world while interest can only be obtained fiora bankers to the extent of two per the money holderswill run to stocks, railroads, dec, foieign and domestic.

The discussion of the right of search has been revived with vigor, contingent upon the arrival of Mr. Webster's despatch to Mr. Everett, which came to hand on Tuesday. Mr. Webster adheres with becoming pertinacity to his views, which ev ry one admits to be ablv sustained and the Bri that the JJritisb frigate Spartan, 60 guns, ieu lialvesiot), several days ago.

toe conimanaer Daring in bis possession the late proclamation of President Houston. Capt. Elliott, the British Minister to Texas, sailed from this port on the steamer Alabama, in her last trip, for Havana, and no doubt is entertained that he bad Houston's Proclamation in hi' possession. These movements cleaily indicate a determination on the part of the agents of the British Government in this quarter, to aid the President of Texas in bis mad crusade -igainst the Navy of that Republic. We shall not be in the slightest degree surprised to bear in the course of the next few days, that the naval power of Gnat Britain, under the sanction of that infamous scoundrel, Sain Houston, has driven the "Lone Star" from the Gulf of Mexico.

AT. O. Tropic, 20th inst. Late, and important from the Texian Squad ron. The schr.

Expeit, Capt. Gardner, arrived last evening, eight days from Carnpeach. By this vessel we are placed in possession of a letter from an officer in the Texian Navy, giving the latest in formation with regard to the movements ot tlie 1'exian fleet. Our letter is dated five days later than those received by the last arrivals. Texian bhig of war Whahton, Off Campeachy, May 10, 1843.

To the Editors of the Tropic: By the last arrivals from this quarter, at your port, I presume you were placi in possession of full information relative to our movements up to the 4th or 5th instant. Since that peiiod nothing of particular import ance has occurred. We have tried to force the Mexicans into a fight, but tiicy will not "come to the scratch." On the morning of the 2d instant, at 4 o'clock, a fair breeze springing up, we got under way and stood out for the Mexican squadron. The land breeze, by which alone we could hope to reach them, died away, and we were compelled to beat in to our anchorage. The next morning at 5 o'clock the breeze again net in, when we once more made sail for the enemy.

We came near enough to their ships to exchange a few shots, and are in hopes, from the confusion observable on one of them, that one of our balls did considerable damage. They soon played the old game nnd retreated. The object of the Mexicans, as we plainly understand, is to induce us to leave o.ir anchorage with the morning breeze and as the calm usually comes on a little before mid-day, thev hope to catch us powerless, and to "use us up'' by the aid of steam, in the most summary manner. To this operation, as you may well imagine, we all object. Give us a good wind, and my word for it, the Texian Navy will prove itself true to the core we await only the favors ot lor-tune due those who diligently seek them.

On shore, the operations are of an odd nature. As near as we can judge, the Mexicuns in pos session of the heights were reinforced to-day by about two thousand men, and beyond all doubt a fierce attack upon the city is contemplated. The Ciimpechanos, however, expect reinforcements from Merida every hour, and whether their i eolations are fulfilled or not, will unquestionably able to hold out against the enemy. Midshipman Fayssoux, who you have learned was slightly wounded in the action of the 30th has perfectly recovered, and is now on dutv. All our officers are in the finest health and spirits, and anxiously desire "a fair fight und no favor." We pray for an early chance at (he enemy.

You shall hear from me at every opportunity. Very truly yours, J. Baton Rouge, May 15th, 1843 Dear Sir The Democratic Convention of the 3d Congressional District, assembled here to-duy, and have nominated you as the candidate of our parly to represent this district in the 28th Congress; and appointed the undeisigned, a Committee, to communicate to you flint fact. In the performance of that duly, allow us to assure you, that we look.upon the nomination at this particular period as themosl auspicious event, and one that cannot fail in securing the triumphant success of the Democratic party, in the coming contest. If, under less favorable circumstances, it would have allorded us pleasure to have been the organ ot communicating to you the gratifying in telligence of the result of the deliberations of the Convention, you may teadily conceive how much that pleasure has been augmented, by the fact, that you were unanimously nominated.

A result alike honorable to yourself and the district which you have faithfully served, at great personal sacrifice. In behalf of the democracy of this district, to which we most cheerfully add our individual soli-licitude, we ask your acceptance of the nomination and pray that you will, at your earliest conven-ience, communicate your determination. With our hearty co-operation in, and ardent de sire for the success of the nominee of the Convention, nud for your individual health, happiness and prosperity. We remain, very sincerely, Your obedient servants and fellow-citizens. F.

M. HEREFORD. 1 G. MAYO, Committee. M.

G. PENN, Hon John B. Dawson, New Orleans, La. New Orleans, May 17, 1813. Dear Sirs: The kind manner in which you have communicated tome the tacts ot my nomin ation by the Democratic Convention, assembled in Baton Rouge, on the 15th inst.

as the candidate of our party, lo represent the Third Congres sional District in the 28th Congress, is truly grati fying to me, for which I return you my most grate ful acknowledgements. To your own generous nature, and not my merits, am 1 indebted for much contained in your fritndly communication. It would prove a mockery ol my leelmgs, tor me to attempt to express to you, and to my noble and high-souled triends in the convention; and the very intelligent, brave and patriotic constituency which they lepresented, my feelings on that occasion. 1 am satisfied, however, they will be understood. I deal with those who know that there are emotions of the soul which language cannot convey.

The honor ol representing our Llistnct in Congress, would be a rich reward for a long, long life of high and lofty usefulness. To be invited to represent you under the peculiar circumstances by which destiny and a chequered life have surround ed me at this moment, cive3 me an assurance that purity of intention, will always be appreciated in the uarxesi nour ot adversity. You say that 1 have faithfully served you, at great personal sacri fice. What privation and suffering is there in this life that I would not cheerfully undergo to merit such praise You have always been ready to throw the mantel of charity and forgiveness over my errois, anu have kindly and londly cherished the best impulses of mv nature. I have no political position to define you have all known me irom my cniiunood lo the present hour.

I am a Democrat of 1S40 I am for measures and not for men. I will never forfeit vourconfilenrr hv l.nv little, or groveling action. To conclude, my future life, shall, demoustiate that I was raised on the hills of Tunica. V. Most sincerely, your friend, and obedient ser vant.

JOHN. B. DAWSON. To F. M.

Hereford, U. MAYO, M. G. Penn, vCommittie. On tt'ednudav.

rue WALKUT HILT 9 i- T-7fwill leave for the above ana intermediate ports, on Wednesday, the 24th in-fJ 1 4 o'clock, p. m. freight oi passage, apply on board nr mav'Zil Agent, FOR LOUISVILLE. On J. Shallcross.

a Shallcrois nu intermediate landings, on Wednesday, ihe at 6 o'clock, p. m. For freight or passage, having fine accoo mM, tions, apply to "uua- may23 JAMES AGNEW. "Will lpavP fnr.K-V"wr FOR ST. LOUIS On Wednesday.

The fine Steamboat ivn. Win. Alter, master 1 will leave for the ah. intermediate ports, on Wednesday, the 24th instant 10 o'clock, p. m.

ausn For freight or passage, apply on board or to JAMES AGNEW n20 Centre wharf FOR LOUISVILLE. On Thursday. The splendid packet steambow ALICE GREY F. Carter. Will depart for the above and all intermediate nA ings, on Thursday, the 25lh inst.

at 10 o'clock idrFor freight or (having superior 'ac'com modations) apply on board or to may20 JAMES AGNEW. Agent LOAF SUGAR. TMST received per steamer Princess, a fewW, few barrels crashed andpo dered do. For salo low by mar0-'f JAMES WEMPf.R JUST RECEIVED. A superior article of Imperial, Gunpowder and Hv.

son teas, also a few doz. Canisters of Pickled Oysters, for sale by -ieu may J. W. MESSIfJK" OLD WINES. A tEW boxessuperior old consign- in part of Madeira, old Black Cork, old F.hTn and Sautern Wines Also, Champaigne Perrv.

Chamnaim Claret, all of the best quality, on hand and for sale iuw iui i-dsii uy iiiayiauj JAMES WEMPLE. TOBACCO A FEW boxes superior Virginia chewing tobacco for sale low for cash by may 19-tf JAMES WEMPLE. Theasuky Dipartment. Mav. 1843 IN a descriptive list of Treasury Notes, constituting a package made up at the Custom-House, New Orleans, and alleged to have been transmitted tn the First Auditor of the Treasury, published on the 22J ultimo, the following errors exist No.

G02, B. 2d May, 1841, should be 23d, May, No. 3489, should be 3438, and No. 57, A. should be No.

67. The papers that were authorized to publish the original list, will make this correction. J. C. SPENCER, may 19-3t Secretary of the Treasury.

DRS. KNAPP WESTCOTT, DENTAL SURGEONS, Natchez. Dr. Knapp having partially recovered his health, will, in a few days, return to Natchez, and remain one week only. Persons wishing his services, will please call soon after his arrival, as his engagements are such as to prevent his remaining longer than above stated.

mayl8 tf LAMP WICKS. JUST received a fresh supply of Lamp Wick of all kinds, for sale by may 17-tf JAMES WEMPLE. LARD LAMPS. ON hand a full assortment of Carr's Patent Lard Lamps," consisting of Astral Lamps, Lantherns, Table Lamps, Chamber and Sockett Lamps. For sale by mayl7-tf JAMES WEMPLE.

NEW GOODS. JUST received, a new assortment of fancy and staple Dry Goods, which will be offered very low for cash. may 13 JOHN KENNEDY. BOTANIC DRUG STORE, Main street, Natchez, Mississippi. JUST received at the abovenamed establishment, a large and general assortment of pure and fresh Botanic Medicines, all of which are warranted good.

Also, on hand at all times, all the compounds used in the Thomson ian system of practice, composed of the best ingredients that can be piocurea, and prepared in the must careful manner by one who has had an experience of some ten years in the business. Hence he recommends them to the public, confidently believing they will sustain him in the assertion, that they are all of a superior quality. The subscriber respectfully solicits a continuance of the public patronage. Sold wholesale and retail, at twenty-Jive per cent below former prices, Jor cash. Also, a general assortment of fresh Garden Seeds.

mayM-ly By Dr. A. A. JONES, Agt. LINEN SHIRTS.

JUST RECEIVED, a fine article of Linen Shirts. Also, fine and low price Cotton Shirts, with linen bosoms. Our assortment of Summer Clothing is complete, and will be sold at prices lo suit the times. We have received by late arrivals a very large assortment of Drillings, Ginghams and Cotton stuffs suitable for coats or pants, which we will sell by the yard or piece, or make to order cheap for cash, april 23-dif HEWITT COULSON. 2 CHINA GRANIT WARE.

SETTS White China Granet Ware, Tea and dining, containing 141 pieces each, for sale by jan 17-dtf JAMES WEMPLE. NEW GOODS. PLAID Ginghams, Piinted Lawns, Brown Linens, Cottonades, Furnitnre Prints, Oii Silk, Corsets, Ponge Handkerchiefs, Thread Gloves, Cotton -i Hose, Plaid and Plain Cambricks, for sale bv apifcMf JAMES WEMPLE. JOHN BAILLIE, Opposite Agricultural Bank, Natchez, HAS just received his Spring and Summer Clothing, which he will sell low for cash Fine Merino and Cashmaret Frock and Dress Coats Gambroon, Linen and Gingham do. do.

do. Pants Panama Hats Pasamere and Russia do. Boys Clothing Morocco and calf skin Brogans Linen and cotton Shirts, Suspenders, march22-w3m JOHN BAILLIE, Opposite Agricultural Bank, Natchez, HAS just received a very choice and select s0'1" ment of spring and summer goods, which he is prepared to sell at extremely low prices for CASH French Muslins and Jaconets Plaid Ginghams and Swiss Muslins Plaid and plain Jaconets Bleached and brown Shirtings Irish Linen, Cambric and Pongee Hdkfs English and American Prints Ladies Kid and Fancy Slippers i Children's Shoes, Bonnets, Tuscan, Straw and Muslin, large assort ment. marchii-w3m 1000 FIRE BRICK. fine bricks on hand, and for t-e by, 3 march 2-dtf U.

I A. JtlUJUiar-J. 'V BLACKING. dozen superior Shoe Blacking for sale by raarcbSO JAMES WEMPLE. London at 107.

This does not look like "want of confidence in Brother Jonathan. Letters from Washington state that Mr. John Tyler, the President's son, is to accompany Mr. Cushing to China as his private and confidential Secretary. Mr.

C. it is said has already diawn his salary and outfit 18,000. Lord Brougham lately said in Parliament, that England was under recognizances to keep the peace, in the sum of 800,000,000, the amount of her national debt. Allison says that the immense debt under which England now staggers, is inconsistent with the maintenance of the national independence, to maintain which it was contracted. Searching American Vessels, 4c.

We notice a semi-official publication, intimating that the officers of the United States shin Vincennes did not claim therighr to search or visit the Spanish slaver which they boarded in the Gulf ot Mexico. It is stated also, that they found her duly recognized as a Spanish trading vessel, and as such; they claimed no right to interfere with her oi to molest her in any way. The Pope has issued orders for the completion of St. Paul's Church, at Rome, in order that the jubilee of 1850 may be celebrated therein. His holiness is now in his 98th year.

The councils of Allegheny cily, adjoining Pittsburg, have voted 100,000 towards making a railroad from Pittsburg to Cumberland. Five fine ships arrived at New York within the past week, from Canton, with caigoes valued at 750,000. Yesterday morning, two Spaniards, from on board a 'chicken-thief at the foot of St. Joseph street, went on board a flat boat lying along side, while the owner was on the levee, stole a bag of silver containing 120. They returned to their own boat and shoved off.

The owner of the flat boat having discovered the robbery, before the scoundrels could get off, gave chase. The Spaniards ran their boat on shore, and tiied to escape, but were overtaken and snugly lodged in comfortable quarters. N. O. Bulletin, 20th inst.

Capture of Stewart, the Murderer. We learn that Richard Stewart, the wretch who sometime ago at Washington county, (Ark.) shot a poor wood chopper and gave bis body to be devoured by bis dogs, was taken a few days since on the Ouachita river near the Bartholemew, by a party of Louisianians. He was not captured without desperate resistance, and was wounded several times in the limbs and body in the course of the fight, which terminated in his capture. Stewart was taken to Columbia, and surrendered to the demands of justice. He had a large amount of gold, some 2,500 on his person.

From his violent resistance and language, it would appear that he greatly dreaded being taken to Arkansas, as he would probably be Lynched a punishment to which he declares death infinitely preferable. N. O. Bulletin. A gentleman engaged in taking the census of Louisville, informs the editor of the Kentuckian, that he "came across a man who is 55 years old; he has been married three times; by bis first wife he had eleven, by his second wife he had ten, and twelve by his lasl wife, making ihirly-three children, and his wife is now in a most interesting state.

Tweuty-three of his children are boys, and ten girls, nineteen boys aud six girls are living. He married in his 13th year, and remained in a state of widow-hood three years." A'. O. Bull. Connecticut.

Governor Cleveland being unable to'attend to the session ef the his message from his residence, at Hampton. The message presents a fairer amount of prosperity and general healthfulness of public affairs than most Governors of states are enabled to lay before their Legislatures. Receipts of last year, expenditures, balance in the The School Fund is managed with a skill ami faithfulness that have increased it to a very large amount, and enabled the State to impart the greatest blessings to the people. Even the State Prison has yielded a very considerable revenue during the year, and every portion of the public polity is upon a fooling calculated to make a Connecticut man proud of his State. National Bankruptcy.

The London Sun, in noticing a new attempt of Spain to raise a loan, says:" Spain cannot pay her debts she has no intention of paying her debts she has lost all sense of honor. The country is bankrupt, and persons who embark money in the funds of a bankrupt State, know the result." Sales at Sluctfoir. AUCTION SALE OF DllY GOODS AND CLOTHING, BY JOHN R. STOCKMAN. ON Tuesday and Wednesday, -23d and 24th will be sold at the store, without reserve, to close consignment, an assortment of FOREIGN and DO MESTIC GOODS, comprising 00 pieces Irish Linens 50 English Prints 200 American do.

100 Mosquito Netting Linen SliPetings, Cotton Checks, do. Stripe Bleached Domestics, Hosiery, Hats, Shoes Summer Coats and Panls, Together with a variety of articles too numerous to specify. Sale positive to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M. each day.

may'22 -3t ADVERTISEMENTS. SELLING OFF AT COST. MADAME BARABINO wishing to close business and leave the city, will sell her valuable as sortment of goods at cost price. Embroideries and Laces twenty-five per cent below cost. may24-dlf HISTORY OF THE REFORMATION.

JUST received D'Aubigne's History of the Reformation, with notes, 3 vols. For sale at the store on Main street. may24-tf W. H. PEARCE.

WINDOW SASH. JUST received per steamer Chieftain, a superior article of Window Sash, of all sizes, for sale low. Also, a superior article of Bench Screws. Natchez Landing, May 24-tf B. COZZENS.

ADMINISTRATION NOTICE. THE undersigned having obtained letters of administration upon the estate of the late Francis Long, deceased, from the Probate Court of Franklin county, February term thereof, A. D. 1843, hereby gives public notice, that all persons having claims against said estate must be presented properly authenticated within the time prescribed by law, or they will be forever barred. MARY K.

LONG, Adm'x. may-24-w6 By J. F. Lqko, Agent. SARDINES IN OIL, A SUPERIOR article, in cans and half cans, for le low for cash bv may23 JAMES WEMPLE.

ROSE SOAP. A BOXES Rose Soap on hand and for sale low Ufor cash by may'23 -JAMES WEMPLE. GROUND. PEPPER. A FEW boxes pure Ground Pepper in half and qr.

lb. papers, for sal by may 23 JAMES WEMPLE. tisli government, depend upon it, will adhere with no less pertinacity to theirs. But the question, after all, is rather abstract than practical and, with the honesty of purpose which Mr. Webster claims for the United Statee, in putting down the slave quainted with the reputation of several, which have heretofore been irreproachable.

Bank defalcation at St. Johns, N. B. It ap pears by the St. Johns New Brunswicker, of the 2d instant, that the Teller of the Bank of British North America, in that city, has recently been discovered to be a defaulter to the amount of the Teller of the Bank of New Brunswick to the amount of 4,871 50; and the Cashier ofihe Com mercial Bank to the quite respectable amount of 14,400.

This latter sum was not embezzled, but was, it seems, lent from time to time, by the Cashier to his brother, the chamberlain of the city. The delinquents have all received their walking tickets," and their deficiencies" have been made good by their sureties. Proposed abolition of Slavery in the French Colonies. The Courier des Etats Unis, upon the authority of a letter from Paris, says, that the Commissioners appointed to investigate the sub ject of slavery in the French Colonies, are going to propose its abolition. 1 hey have two plans in view.

The first fixes the cessation of slavery in 1853; the indemnity to the Colonies is 150.000.000 francs. The second plan proposes freedom to chil dren born since 1838, and complete abolition in twenty years. M. M. De Broglie, P.issy, de Tia-cy, Tocqueville and other philosophic liberals, are on this commission.

Arrest for Smueeliwr stolen Watcheg. A man named Alexander Eggar, was arrested in Boston on the 6th instant, charged with smuggling stolen watches. It appears that he set up the watch making business in Matanzas, and as soon as he had collected some fifty valuable watches, he decamped. In his trunk, in an accordian box, were found 26 gold and 24 silver watches, nearly all of which he confessed belonged to his Matanzas cus tomers. He was carried to jail, and a complaint will be entered against him for smuggling, whir.h will be sufficient io hold him till arrangements can be made to restore the watches lo their owners.

Important Decision. The case of Dana vs. the President, Directors and Company, of the Bank of" the United States, defendants, and Jas. Dundas and others, garnishees, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania on the 11th pronounced their judgment in favoi of the defendants, thereby sustaining the validity of the assignment made by the Bank of the United States, dated 1st of May, 1S41, commonly known as the assignment made to secure the Banks of Philadelphia, for the advances made by them to the Bank of the United States. A Pirate.

A gentleman who came passenger in the ship Adelaide, arrived at this port on Monday from Matanzas, says that a vessel arrived at that port from the Canaries a day or two before he left, with seventy-five passengers; they reported lhat when off the Bahama Banks, they were chased a whole day by a piratical lookinsr sr.htinnpr manned by black3, and nearly overhauled, when last the captain on the Spanish vessel mustered -i i. 1. 1 i i i i all his passengers as well as the crew upon deck, armed them as thoroughly as possible and prepar- ior it coiiuiti, wnun me suspicious stranger, seeing her deckscrowded with armed men, hauled off and hoisted Haytien colors. New York Plebeian, 10th inst. The Lake Fleet.

Seventeen new vessels, built at a cost of 150,000 are ready for service in the Lake trade, four of which are driven by Eric-son's propellers. The progressive increase in the tonnage of Lake Erie during the lasl three years is shown by the following statement in the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser: 1841, 2,610 tons 1842. 2,481 tons 1843, 3,120 tons. The National Intelligencer states thai William S. Derrick was appointed chief clerk of the Department of State, immediately upon the resignation of Fletcher Webstei.

.4 Seizure. The Detroit Fiee Press says, we understand that a seizure, to a large amount, has been made by ihe vigilance of Col. Brooks, the Collector of this port, consisting of dry goods of all desciiptions, valued at seven hundred dollars. The wretched being who attempted to nssassi-nnte the Mayor of Philadelphia, and afterwards to commit suicide, is in such a situation thai his recovery is almost despaired or. Election in Florida.

We learn by the Flori-dinn of the 13ih that Mr. Levy, the democratic candidate for Congressional deWatp. has been elected by an overwhelming majority over his opponent, Maj. Ward. The Florid ian deplores the greatness of the majority "regrets to see our opponents so Dauty Deaten.

Mr. Ciirr and our difficulties with Morocco. ne correspondent of IlieiVew YorkPlebiansava: "iiiewnoie consular corps tfiouglit it necessary to address the Bashaw, and united in a decided protest against the indignity offered to Mr. Cair in preventing his departure. The story of his drawing a sword cane to force his way through the crowd, Mr.

Carr says is untrue. His colleagues interfered and united in a call for the meeting of the corps to protest to the Emperor againsuhe treatment he had received." Plan for Promoting Marriages. An English paper makes mention of a company of young gentlemen who have originated, and are carrying out an anti-Mallhusian plan, which cannot fail to meet the approbation and commendation of the fair sex. It is simply this: ench party pays a shilling a week, and at the end of every week the amount is deposited the Saving Bank, the first of the party who marries is to receive the whole amount of deposites and interest. Lake Erie Steamers.

TheNew York Tribune says there are about sixty steamers in commission on Lake Erie with an aggregate tonnage of 17,000 tons. The first steamer was launched just 25 years ago-the Walk in the Water. Since then about 110 boats have been on the Lake, with an aggregate tonnage of 27,000 tons. During this time there have been four explosions, with the loss of 30 lives, and four boats burnt with the loss of 310 lives. A Pacific SpiritThe New York Express, alluding to a debate in England on the Ashburton treaty, says, "The value placed upon the preservation of good relations with this country, by the leading members of the British House of Peers, is very perceptible in this interesting debate.

No American can read it, we think, without a thrill of txcusable pride, and a sentiment of profound thank-fulness and satisfaction. It shows us that the old, long cherished prejudices between the nations are fading fast away, and that there need belittle fear on the part or cither people that our present harmonious relations will again be disturbed." ttm i i. i I trade, cannot be productive ot any collision. His Royal Highness Prince Augustus Freder ick, Duke of Sussex, is dead. He expired at his apartments nt Kensington, on Friday, the 21st ulf.

aged seventy years. The Duke was the fifth son and ninth child of George III. Birth of a Royal Princess. Uer Majesty, Queen Victoria, bus graced the British nation with another Princess. This event was made known through the columns of the metropolitan papers on the 25th ult.

Buckingham Palace. April 25. This morning, at four o'clock, the Queen was uenvereu ot a nncess. ai nine o-ciuck me ram and ower guns announced the joyful event to the inhabitants of the metropolis, by a double royal salute of forty-two guns. The royal steamship Great Britain Ithnow fully expected that this wonderful vessel will be launched at Bristol in June.

May had been previously fixed upon, but owing to some difficulty, the launch is now postponed to June. Prince Albert has consented to honor the city of Bristol with his presence on the occasion. She is intended to ply between New York and Liverpool. A most nefarious bubble scheme for fleecing poor emigrants, has just been brought to light, which nas exciieu extraordinary interest Irom the uuiiiurr ui uuea anu otner influential persons connected with it. It has been noticed in the House of Commons, in strong and iudignant rerms, Dy uoru fctanly, and has been elaborately uibuushcu uy uie press.

Thames Tunnel. From 12 o'clock on Saturday up to the same hour on Monday, 28,642 persons went through the Tunnel, and since the opening, upwards ol 320,000. The holiday folks have given employment lo three or four tollmen. Chinese Hansom. On Monday, six wagons arrived at the royal mint, with upwards of one and a quarter million dollars worth of Sycee silver, being the last moiety of the first instalment, namely, $5,000,000 of the Chinese ransom.

The silver, as on previous occasions, is packed in strong wooden boxes, bearing the official seal of Sir H. Pottengeur. Portugal. The latest accounts from Lisbon announce that the negotiations relative to a commercial treaty with England, are for the present at an end. Lord Aberdeen adhered resolutely to the ground which he took four weeks since and rejected, as of too unsatisfactory a nature, to be entertained, the last proposition of Portugal.

The British Envoy has been directed peremptorily to break off the negotiations "interrupt" is the official- woid. "Turkey. A letter from Constantinople, of the 7th says; "Russia has at length declared openly. The mystery that enveloped her projects has been dissipated. No doubt now remains that she is determined to ride rough-shod over the Porte and to impose her conditions on the Sultan as if the Emperor were already undisputed master of all the Christian provinces upon the right Danube bank and the Porte a mere subordinate-without other power or will in its European districts, than that in which it may be permitted to exercise tn the name and by consent of the Czar." Kta.CaIcutla papers to the 5th inclusive, brought to Alexandua by the steamer Ten-nasserin, to Malta by the Cyclops, and then to Marseilles by the Acheron, have been received but they contain nothing new.

The island of Jamaica is, this year, it is said, so infested with rats, that in some district thv 'devouring the sugar cane like a swarm of locusts. 4 I 3fc.