7. appropriateness to the occasion, and a chaste and

COLONIAL GAZETTE—VELOAR IONORANCE ON COLONIAL sunracrs.

We know. not of any fact to which it is more for the benefit 'of colonists that their attention should be frequently directed, than the profound ignorance prevailing in Britain With respect to what most concerns them. The fine phrases in common use here about the value of colonies, are apt to induce a belief in those distant places, that people at home take a great interest in their affairs. Each small colonial community fancies that its peculiar business gets particular attention in this great country—like the young gentleman at Cambridge, who, after taking his degree as nnior wrangler, was asked to go to town; and said, " Not just at present, thank you ; I should like it to blow over first.” That “it,” which was the only subject of his own thoughts, he im- agined that all London must be in afuss about.— So it is with colonists, who, when they meet to complain of some grievance and seek redress, commonly speak of appealing to the House of Commons or to public opinion at home, as ifthey were sure of sympathy in the Parliament or among the people of this country, where, in truth, their existence is, we will not say unknown, but. scarcely ever remembered, and where their grievances are never by any chance cared about or even understood by more than the few persons who may happen to be connected in some way with the particular colony. They thus continu- ally delude themselves with false hopes—And, what is worse, relying on that which is sure to fail them, they neglect the means within their reach, and so miss their object altogether. “ Help yourself, and Heaven will help you,” should be their maxim; whereas they depend on what they call the “ wisdom and justice ofthe mother coun- try." Justice is figured with a bandage on her eyes, but an essential condition of wisdom is ill- timate knowledge. The colonists, therefore, re- Iy on the intimate knowledge Oftheir affairs which they suppose to be prevalent at home. Disap- pointment must be their lot till they get over this delusion. In order to learn self-reliance, they must be taught that the common state of mind in the mother country with respect to them, is not merely indifference, but utter Ignorance. The doctrine may be offensive to their pride; but that consideration shall not deter us froln teach- ing it.

UNITED STATES.

[Correspondence of the Commercial AdvertiserJ THE ANNIVERSARY OF PRINTING.

BOSTON, June 25th, 1840—1 arrived here yesterday, in season to attend the celebration, for which the Bostonians have been preparing for some time, of the four hundredth anniversary ofprinting with moveable types. A regular hO~ liday was made of it among the trade. The streets where the printing business is principally carried on were decorated with flags stretched across them—The offices were closed, as were also the book-stores in the afternoon, and no morning papers are to be issued to-day. The procession was formed at the State House, at three o’clock, and proceeded through Tremont and several other streets to Faneuil Hall, where preparations had been made for the celebration ofthe festival. The large room was appropriate- Iy decorated. Directly behind the chair of the presiding officer was a statue of Faust. On the columns of the building, one letter upon each, was the inscription, “ Art of printing invented 1440." On sign boards, arranged completely around the apartment, were'the names Green, Thomas, Ramage, Dodge, \Vells, Ronaldson, Guttenburg, Franklin, Sclioeffer, Clymer, Cax- ton, Calson, Stanhope, Bramah and Napier. Mr. Buckingham, the veteran editor of the Bos- ton Courier, presided. On his right hand was the Mayor of Boston, on his left a clergyman—I believe the Rev. Mr. Young.

After the good things which had been amply provided’were properly discussed, Mr. Bucking- ham Opened the intellectual feast with a sketch Of the history of printing, interspersed with amu- sing reminiscences aiid anecdotes. The first toast called out the Mayor of Boston, who made {most humorous speech. He said that the mag- nitude of the subject made it.impossible to dilate upon-the benefits of the art of printing—You might as well speak about the benefits of the sun. So he should content himself with talking about the evils engendered by the press. The

7 most flagrant of these he considered the encour- agement which it gave to the manufacture of public speeches, which had now become so com- mon, that if he were asked what were the prin- cipal products of the New, England states, he should not answer granite and ice, but public speeches. This was all the fault of the press ; folks would not take the trouble of making ad-

dresses ifit were not for the pleasure of seeing

In the paper next day that Mr. So-and-so electri- fied. a most delighted audience with the most thrilling eloquence. Nay, such was the benevo- lence of the press, that if any gentleman was par- ticularly dull or stupid ili his remarks, it was annalgicedithat Mr._Blank made a most sensible

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'His honor the mayor was succeeded by a mem- ber of'tlie state Legislature, whose name as an- nounced I did not catch—0 most capital speak- Or.\ During the evening, addresses were deliver-

red by the attorney general of Massachusetts; Mr. Bancroft, the historian ; H. B. M. consul,

r: Grattan ; Dr. Howe, principal of the insti- tution for the blind ; Mr. Prentiss, editor of the New. Hampshire Sentinel ; the editor of the

7 Farmers’ Cabinet, and several other gentlemen, whose names Idid not. learn. An ode ofpeculiar

beautiful composition, Was read by Mr. She ~based,Ifgrmerly an apprentice to the printing b8: mess, but now an- under-graduate of Harvard Univer sity.

(From thslfilliany Daily Advertiser, Jim: 29.)

learn from the Syracuse Signal, that Lett, the Canadian, has been convicted of an'attempt to burn the steamboat Great Britain, at. OswegO, and sentenced to 7 years’srimprisonrnent In the State Prison at Auburn. He .passed through Syracuse on Friday night, on'hls way to prison, in custody of the Sheriff, and when Within four miles of Auburn he made his escape from the car, while going at the rate of 20 miles an .hour. One hundred dollars are Offered by the Sheriff for his apprehension.

TIIREE HUNDRED MILES A nAv.-—‘The splen- did steamboat‘Erie, Capt. Titus, returned from Chicago on Saturday’last, with a large number of passengers, and 300 barrels of flour and pork. The run ofthe Erie on this Occasion Is worthy of record. She left Chicago on Tuesday morn- ing at half-past nine o’clock, touched at ten in- termediate ports, took in passengers and wood, and arrived here at 45 minutes past two on Sa- turday afternoon, thus running the trip of 1,200 miles in four days—(Elf Com.)

OPERATION FOR ABSCESS IN THE LUNGS.— The Philadelphia Inquirer speaks of an operation in that city by Dr. Bethell : ‘

An incision was made about three inches long between the sixth and seventh ribs; a gum elas- tic tube was introduced irlto the cavity of the abscess, ,and the pus drawn off by means ofa pump. The orifice was kept open and the tube applied until the pus (which amounted to 24025.) was entirely removed. The patient immediately after the operation became entirely relieved ; his cough subsided, arid his respiration became easy. He is now convalescent, having had no symp- toms since the operation, and remains under the care ofDrs. Betliell and Taylor.

New YORK, JUNE 27.—STII.L THEY COME. ——About 3000 emigrants have arrived at this port from Germany, 61.0., within the last three

days. They are pouring also into Philadelphia, Baltimore and New Orleans, but in smaller bodies.

NEW WHEAT.—-Already they have harvested the wheat in East Tennessee, and are eating of the new flour.

STATISTICAL INFORMATION. (From the New York Sun.)

“‘The American Citizens’ Manual of Refer- ence,” a pamphlet ofabout 100 pages, just pub- lished, and fit sale at E. French’s book store, 120 Fulton street, contains a fund of valuable statistical knowledge III regard to this country. The declaration of Independence, the constitu- tion, the inaugural and farewell addresses of Washington and Jefferson, a brief biography of all the Presidents, with a great variety of useful information in regard to the Treasury, Post Office, Army, Navy, Commerce, and many other matters may be found in this cheap and useful publication. We select from it. some facts that may be interesting to our readers.

THE NAVY is composed of 65 vessels of war, as follows : 1] ships ofthe line, 0011.574 to 120 guns, and one razee 54 guns—14‘frigates 1st class, 44 guns—2 frigates 2nd class, 36 guns— 21 sloops of war from 16 to 20 guns—~12 brigs and schooners from 4 to 10 guns—2 steam-ships and 1 store-ship.

THE ARMY contains of officers and men 12,- 577 in all, as follows z—General Staff 57, Medi- cal Department 83,"Pay Department 3, Corps of Engineers 43, Corps of Topographical Eligi- neers 25, Ordnance Department 322, two Regi- ments of Dragoons 1,498, four Regiments of Artillery 3,020, eight regiments of Infantry, 7,496. The total number of the militia ofthe United States is about 1,400,000. ‘

POST Gardens—There were in 1839 in the United States 12,780 Post Offices—Receipts for postage $4,476,638; expenditures. $4,624,117 —extent of post roads 133,999 miles—annual transportation ofthe mails 34,496,878 miles.

THE Perms—There are in the United States 1,555 newspapers, magazines and periodicals. Of these 274 are published in the State of‘ New York, and 71 in the city of New York. 116 are published daily; 14 tri-weekly; 39 semi-week- ly; 991 once a week. The remainder are peri- odicals—semi—monthly, monthly, or quarterly.

Con FISHERIEs.—It is with no small regret, that we see this important branch of our com- merce is sinking under the weight or pressure of the times. Never have we known thisimportant source of wealth to our country—this nursery of our seamen—at so low an ebb. In addition to the most discouraging news from the Grand Bank, that it had curtailed its annual discounts ; that those who had gone once more to supplicate aid at its hand were badly fished; that but a scanty pittance had been afforded them—we now see even in the face of very small fares for this season, prime codfish, which last year at this time brought $3 50 to $3 75 per quintal in this port, now selling at frbin $1 60 to $1 S7'per quin- tal—a price which will not end only in ruin to the owners, but involve the fishermen in poverty and want. But in the face of these facts, We see Beilton urging upon Congress the abolition of the Bounty—a mere drawback allowed the p00? fiSh- ermen upon the salt they use in curing their fish. The Salem Advertiser says, “' The prospects of the Grand Bank fishery are quite discouraging. About this time last year several fares of 20,000 fish and upwards had arrived. This year there are. no arrivals as yet, and the highest fare report- ed Is short of 3000 fish.” I

THE BourznAum—The President of the Uni- ted States, transmitted a message to Ethe Senate, on June 27th, respecting the North Eastern Boundary. This consisted of the correspon- dence between Mr. Forsyth and Mr. Fox.-—a

the subject, by the British Governmettt,—aml

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the recommendation

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ance of ‘ these views. ' sititiotts meet the concurrence o commoner: AND ESCAPE 0F Linn—we that mere-than usual harmony on promises satisfactory

which arrived on t ’ Vin specie from Vera Cruz, Vi

force was sent from Kingston; another engage-

foundland, Crocodile, from St. John’s. General will remain he will proceed to New Brunswick.

or'able Charles Poulett General ofBritish North America, held at the Government'Honse, on Friday last at 1 o’clock, which was numerously attended. ’

ney and Solicitor Generals, Unlacke, Joseph Howe and by imitation, upon his Excellency.

The fiddress of the undersigned Inhabitants of Halifax. congratulations to your

entertain of the manner in which you have discha

tl ' of another survey it Pursu; Pie Important dun“ °f GPvemol’ General of the British

It appears that'late propo-, fall parties, and the subject, adjustment. (A re-survey - ' ' thefinal-’ ' muSdfziii-tliali—ril’lflfe 0New Orleans Bulletin of the 15th says .——The British Steamship Argyle, ' he 12th, with 418,000 dollars as seized on Satur-

Violation of the treaty 'stipulation be- fvi'ialeiibGrzat Britain and the United States, .In reward to the carrying Trade. The specie, which is owned in New Orleans, We understand, is placed in a safe deposit, to wait the (1301310; 0 the proper authorities.-——N. Y. Bro. onatian.

W ST INDIES.

RIOT AT FALMOETH, JAMAICAw—The follow- ing particulars are copied by the ‘New York Com- mercial Advertiser, from the New Orleans Bee.—

“ By the arrival of the schooner Governor Arnold, we have received files of Jamaica bpa- pers to the 3d iristant,‘and.by that'of the rig Kenawha, we have been furnished WithEKlngStOI} papers to the 6th. The adVIces by both are 0 interest. . _ .

“ Oil the 26th of May, a serious not occurred at Falmouih, between a numberof Africans, who had been indented as apprentices, aided by a Baptist preacher, named Ward, and a_ detach- ment ofpolice. It seems that Ward had harbour- ed several ofthe Africans. A warrant was Issued for their apprehension, but Ward interfered, and obstructed the police in the performance OftheIr duty, telling the negroes not to proceed——that they were free men.‘ The latter threw them- selves down, and refused to go with the police.

“ A crowd collected'.and the police,_in attempt‘ ing tO remove them, were saluted with a shower of stones, bywliich several were wounded.”

The New Orleans Courier throws a little more light upon the affair. . thority ofa gentleman who was in Jamaica at the time, that the Africans in question--—about 100 in number-«were recently rescued from a captured slaveru-that they were “ placed with” --that is, we presume, hired to a planter, from whose servicethey were removed by some colour- ed Inen, acting under the advice and counte-

The constables were despatched to take them back, but Were opposed by Mr. Ward and his friends. That a company of troops were~then sent against them-nit fight ensued, the troops were repulsed, and the commander and 19 of his men wounded. After this, an overwhelming

ment took place, and the’Africans and their friends were overcome, about 100 ofthem being killed and wounded, and the leaders taken priso~ ners. ‘

NOVA SCOTIA. HALIFAX, July 13. ARRIVAL on THE GOVERNOR GENERAL.-—The

1 His Excellency

by a strong

A salute was

Capt. Prescott, Lieutenant Governor of New.

is expected shortly in H. M. Ship The Governor here about ten days, when c

THE LEVEL—HIS Excellency the Right Hon- Thonipson, Governor a‘ Levee,

Immediately previous to the Levee, the Attor- '1 Messrs. James B. e Wm. Young waited,

Yesterday, at 11 O’clock,- his Excellency the b

Governor General, and suite, attended a Grand pone" come to be “Plain” and worked outflhemfll . Renew ofthe troops in this garrison.

n

The following Address, numerously and res~ P

pectably signed, was presented to His Excel- Cluieted the Province ofUpper Canada, we haven lency

from the Review, by .a deputation frbm the sub- scribers thereto, cotmsting of the Hon. Michael

Tobin, sen. Messrs. Howe, Bell, Uniacke and S. Binney. ’ t

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the Governor General, after his return 0

To His Excellency the Right Hon. CHARLES Pouuz'rr dciy’ ahgreeably to appomtmem’ in St" urc , “Noah America, an. &éiv§;~cthe British Provinces excellent and appropriate Sarmon by "'9 ~ Hugh Mackenzie, of Wallace, from Heb-in“! “ Let brotherly love continue.”' We were I . . . E u _ . py on seeing almost all the Ministers belong‘ brief-exposition of the views lately expressed on N0“ scoliadnd beg leavextcrfeiincy on your amv'" ”' t9 the Synod in Nova Scotia, Prince'E .. V ' Island and Ca e Breton, present at this 89 servrce, and a so a number of the Eldfil‘ng- the Synod had been regularly

' I‘HoMPsON, Member of Her Majesty's Privy Council overnor General In and ,

We the inhabitants of the town of Halifax, offer our

press the high sense we rged

:ovihcea ofNorth America-

' II- the rosperity and social odvan Billivincesfwhlch has Invariably character - vernment of Great Britain, demands an;

r . k f‘lovaseotians, If we did not assure your-5

our hig_ Sovereign 8"

spicuous by the cemmanding influence

OII bout the ihiit affection and attachment for the person ment of our Sovereign, Wlll secure form! dren a continuance of the blessings we on . unrivalled Constitution, we feel assured g , provisions ofyonr Excellency In the.govern Colonies committed to your care, will cem g which now bind us together, contribute. to i and prosperity, and remain a lasting teatime.

ability and experience.

. . .3. future advantage, by enabling me to recotICIlb . it

move misunderstandings in which alone I be}, ‘ the have originated.

Ofmv discharge Ofmy duties since I assumed t I, nienf of British North America. has been to put an end to personal and part to lend the people of these Colonies from i‘ idle disputes upon theoretical palms of _Gov the consideration oftheir real and practical‘ the amelioration of their laws—the advancem commerce—arid the improvement Of their co

North American'subjects should be hap rous—tllat they should enjoy that freedr‘ birthright of Britons, and bless the tie which to her Empire.

should consult their wishes and their feelinl should promote

refuims—and suit growing importance and varying circurnst It states, on the au- Colony;—tlmt whilst it should be alike In: his duty to listen respectfully to the Opinion _ be offered him, and to seek the advice oftl’mott '» be considered to represent the well unders ~ of the people, he can devolve the responsi I acts on no man, without danger to the conn r Colony with the Empire, and injury to the.“ g ofthiise whose welfare is committed to his

Of tllc declarations of Her Majesty's adv'

nance of Mr. Ward, who is a Baptist preacher. myself,t_llat1 have humbly endeavoured my duty to the Queen and to these C‘olom‘e

tinguislled for their loyalty to their Sovereign, _ oftheit connexion with the British Crown; ' to no attempt to inspire them With other feelii lead them to demands incompatible with these.

pressed the with the conviction of the must be inflicted upon your real Interests teiitions which we have to deplore.

You ossess an overflowing Treasury, undera taxation which may well be envied by subjects at home—you enjoy liberty equal, i1'no_ to tlieirs-—industry may find on your shores, n a bare return, but an ample reward—the C conferred on you by your constitution, the In power for securing goodvlaws, and in thelike . . . . of its controul it seeks your advancement Steamship Unicorn, haVlng His Excellency the interesmione,

Right Honorable Charles Poulett Thomson, GOVernor General of British North America, Sir Charles A. Fitz Roy, Lieutenant Governor of P. E. Island, and their respective suites on board, arrived here on Thursday morning last, about ten o’clock, from Quebec, and came to anchor off Mr. Cunard’s wharf, under a salute from H. M. Ship Winchester. Sir Colin Campbell visited the Governor Gene- 1 ral immediately on his arrival. About 12 o’clock, the Unicorn moved down to the Queen’s wharf, where Sir Colin Campbell and the heads of the different public departments were in waiting. He was received, on his landing, guard of honour, and the streets leading to the PrOvince Building were lined by the troops of the Garrison, through which he proceeded to the 5 Council Chamber, where the usualoaths were administered by Sir RupertGeorge, when His Excellency assumed the GOVernment of this Province. The Members ofthe Executive Coun- cil present, were also sworn/in. fired by the Royal Artillery, stationed on the Parade. Notwithstanding the unfavourable state ofthe weather, a very large number ofthe inha- buams were present on’me occasion. After rious consideration ofthe Peopie of Nova Scotia. leaving the Council Chamber, his Excellency s proceeded, accompanied by Sir Colin Campbell and Stl’ Charles Fitz Roy, to Government House, Vince, and has agitated other Provinces, has reed

where he will reside during his stay at Halifax. WWW-t: by the disavow“ on the Part Of the P ' General, of any participation with those who are

men: ofthese advantages, that I would earn your attention. for your own benefit, is obvious. yourjudicial system—the necessity for municipal ‘ > ‘ mentfthe abuses which disgrace the adrninistn' , those resources which you believe to be devoted

Ofvital importance to you. /

convictions. It is the duty ofthe Representativ Crowti, and of those who are responsible to him administration of your affairs, to lead the way provement, and to submit for adoption whatever calculated to remove abuses or promote your r —and the Queen will expect fi'om bill; a faith

charge of these duties. depend the success of his endeavours, and his 6‘. a, fail or. succeed only in proportion to your road

ofyonr affairs, or called on only for rnore remote, intendence and advice, I shall ever be ready toll. best assistance in advancing these objects : and if) soever those duties belong as the Representative , Sovereign, you may confidently rely upon his 0 out Her beneficeni wishes for the prosperity and ~~ ment of Her people within this Province. 4 ‘ '

further than to expressa hope, that as the question , - has been made the groundwork of agitation in this '