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m Legislature of Nova Scotia have also ad- mriieiit on the same subject. These joint 3“limped, will have a salutary influence in the - :er. Partelow, ‘ ~ . * "House has observed by the Resolutions laid ' 'ofthe House Of Cmnmons ofthe United ' “a” Right Honourable W. Gladstone, on the “vision oftbe Customs Duties, as applying to trial Possessions abroad, alterations are there which, if adopted, will entirely destroy the so loiighithel'to carried Oti under British pro- ‘ those American Colonies and the British fagmiieh as Foreign Lumber will he. admitted other articles at comparatively. trifling unpo- w whereas this House cannot but View With great ' uction ofa measure so ruinous in its con— aer Majesty’s Loyal North American Subjects, ‘ 1; their Trade with the United Kingdom is la- ' not severe depressmn, when nopositive se- =‘i‘fiir‘tlie continuance of the protection now_af- ., m gain that Trade,and when the constantagitation ' ‘ merit of such protection has so greatly in- “goof the immense investments made for its _ . ; therefore . mt humble Addresses be prepared, to be pre- tty-Majesty and the Imperial Parliament, on this t subject; and that Her Majesty’s Legis- m-jlberequested to join the House in the same. That Mr. Partelow communicate the said Reso- nguucilmnd request that they will join in the

B.,Miscng26.—THE TIMBER Dorms—A ng that the Imperial Government will not i-jtionin theTimber Duties is now lying for A [wiflflice o§ftlie Marine Insurance Company. ,‘ijho is anxious to preserve the province of

wick from ruin, will, without delay, attach his H, “thispetition. Hurrah for New Brunswick and

nosoos'rton as THE LEGISLATURE. ~ 3y the 19th urlt., His Excellency the Lieutenant amrsuite came down to the Council Chamber, .mnhe_usual formalities, closed the Session with the

x S h: ,and Honorable Gentlemen of the Legislative ..,gtd Gerdlemcn of the House of flssembly. arming my official duty of'closing the. present Ses- ‘gfthe Legislature, I am happy to be able to state to you "V, ngardwith satisfaction the general results which have 3‘. Obtained by your joint labours during its continuance. ‘ consolidation and simplification of'our Criminal Code carried to the full extent which the present con- tbs. country renders necessary. A very essential “been made in the Law of'Probute, and the Par- - {Nova Scotia has proceeded systematically in the Ivour to ameliorate the condition ol'the liidian as has generously provided for the defray merit tlteresourccs of the Colony) of the expense likely to .i in effecting this desirable object. a , and Gentlemen of the House of Assembly, w you 'in the name” of her Majesty for the liberality ms, for public purposes ofall descriptions, and I ' 'that, in every casein which the superintend- expenditure of the Colonial funds has been con— Execptive, the utmost vigilance shall be exer- er that all poss1hle benefit may be derived from n’ the execution of those numerous and impor- : ements in- the internal communication of the "the improvement of which the sums granted jiéd, and th yalue'of which cannot fail to be tlioserfjl'si ireseiit.

covered a new and formidable plot against the lives of the King ofthe French and his family, and that in consequence the most extraordinary precautions are taken to guwd ,he Tuileries and the various entrances thereto.

Her Majesty continues in excellent health.

. The Queen Dowager has quite recovered from her late illness.

The Thames Tunnel is completed, and will be opened to the public in April.

'The .Corn Laws were still the subject of Parliamentary discussmn.

From China there is nothing of much moment. Unpleasant intelligence had been received of'a serious re- voltin Afi'ghanistan, which, at the latest date from thence, had not been wholly suppressed.

THIS MORNING’S DIAIL- . The American and Colonial Mails were received in the Post Office this morning at an early hour. The United States papers are to the 2d inst., and were brought to Hali- fax by the UNICORN, Steamship. The principal items of news will be found below 2—-

H. B. M. ship Warspite, 46 days from En land, with Lord Ashburton on board, was telegraphed as Eelow New York on the 1st inst. , \

DESTRUCTIVE rmss IN NEW-YORK. Ari alarm of fire Vvas given in a blacksmitli’s shop near the corner of Christie and Delaney streets. The wind was blow- ing a gale, and the fire soon made a clean sweep through Forsyth, and then across Forsyth more than halfway to El- dridge street in front, and quite through the rear.

The number of houses destroyed cannot fall short ofone hundred, and were tcnanted chiefly by that portion of the community who can less afford to hear the loss. Hundreds of families have lost their all by this calamity.

.ditother great Fire—Another fire broke out about four o’clock in the rear of'524 Pearl street, in a bakery, and owing to the absence of all the engines up town, the rear of five btiildings were in flames before anything could be done towards checking it. The fire soon spread through to An- thony street on one side and Elm on the other, destroying some thirty buildings of all kinds. The buildings were old and dilapidated.

.dnother.—-A fire broke out in the two story building, cor- ner of Maiden Lane and Nassau street, last night at half-past twelve, but was'got under without much trouble.

‘Anolher.—A large barn owned by Stephen Garrison, of Harsimus. near Jersey City, together with a considerable quantity of hay, was consumed yesterday afternoon—Thirty cows,- which were in the barn, were destroyed.

Intelligence by way of New York states that serious war- like demonstrations, against British power in India, had been made by the Burmese, and that this might be expected to have much effect on Chinese operations. Reinforcements intended for. China, had been ordered to Kanjore.

TEXAS INVADED. '

The New Orleans papers of the 16th, bring the importan intelligence that the Rio Grande has been actually crossed, and Texas invaded by Mexican troops, under Gan. .flstria. A letter in the Picayune, dated at Galveston, March 12th, says that Sari Antonio Goliad and Victoria, have been taken with- out opposition. It was thought that the first battle would be fought on the Colorado. '

The Galveston Civilian says that Goliad was taken.

San Antonio was taken by 1000 Mexicans, under Gen. Vasquez. All the Mexicans in Boxer, have joined the in- vading army. The New Orleans Bee says that, if necessary, Gen. Houston can have 10,000 Texans in the field within 30 days. ' -

Houston, in his proclamation to the people, says that the news received is sufficient to justify immediate preparations for war! He has directed that every titan, in the event of a call, shall report himself furnished with good arms, eight days provisions, and one hundred rounds of ammunition,

ow you to te without expressing my gra- ving permitted in your Journals a vote of Con- Previncial Administration, because that vote —. your approbation of the principles on nt has hitherto been conducted, and of public business has, up to the pre-

wed when 1 first met you in General yet been departed from, and it is my fixed I one to be guided by those principles so , V the honor to represent the Queen in this por- Mom’s North American Dominions, and “to , , “'the Royal prerogative ; whilst I conscien-

whenever my duty to Her Majesty admits of in accordance with the wishes of the communi- your satisfaction at the past appears to me to utid for anticipating your support and sym-

it", Honorable Gentlemen Of the Legislative

and Gentlemen of the House of Assembly. teyou on the unanimity which has prevailed Legislative branches during your recent sit- aitit‘enance of such a state of things is at all stile,_.sacrifice of minor points of difference, iasyou to your several Counties with a deep Value of your assistance in the conduct of public very sincere acknowledgment of the spirit in lfiutance has been rendered to me during the nusually short session which I now declare to

3’ (talents! fitralo. ‘SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1842.

Mail Steamship Columbia arrived at Halifax , Her passage was longer than had been ' consequence ofan accident which happened inery—an accident which, it is averred,

all America! The Columbia sailed . ll Monda‘y fist, and as she has the use of one a es, of 120 horsepower, and is also equipped for x will make the passage home

densed shape as under:— ues dull.

*3 Philadelphia.

' Williams and Jones, are not

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on amount to seventeen ships

months to ratify the slave treaty. flowiird died in February at an advanced

- hazy is to retire from the embassy at the Court ‘ter of the Archduke of Austria died on the

mngements have been made for conveying , Ireland to Australia, Canada, and New 1..» Count Pozzo di Borgo died at Paris in W178“! year of his age.

It“ and copy right of the works of Cha- _ been sold by auction for 153,000 francs. 09‘? in- well—informed quarters that the Bank Eh“! the last two or three days, has received "' 10!! to its stock of bullion. \ Malcolm is to quit the Government of Jamaica turgical operation. The Earl of Elgin (his Countess, will embark for Jamaica on the

J 'fmm Jerusalem, dated the 27th ult. an- . a and public entry of the Bishop of Palesl

.‘iih'tt is said, he immediately strengthened by -- H rthat the French government has dis‘

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and prepared for three months’ service, from the time when they report themselves at the head quarters of the army. ,1. A 'r r: a.

Austin has beenrtaken, and the Mexicans had plundered and evacuated San A ntonio.

The Texas Troops were in pursuit of the Mexicans, and it was confidently expected that the latter would be com— pletely routed. ,

It appears that the Mexican invadin g army was much smaller than reported. The force that captured Goliad amounted to only 300 men, consequently the whole Mexican force at Goliad and Bexar does not exceed 1000.

We feel more confirmed in the belief; that these two de- tachments comprise the whole invading army now in

Texas. . _ _ CITY or Hous'roiv, March 17, 1842. The news by express from Austin up to the 13th inst. is, that the enemy have evacuated San Antonio, after having plundered the place. They were laden down with baggage, and march slowly—Col. Hays is harrassing them on their march—They only march about eight miles each day. War shall now be waged against Mexico.

The business of the Legislature is now rapidly drawing to a close. The Revenue and Appropriation Bills were sent up to the Council yesterday. A Bill, introduced by the Hon. Mr. Pope, to amend the Act to authorize the erection ofa Lunatic Asylum, was agreed to in the House ofAssem- bly yesterday, and will receive its third reading to—day. The Bill, imposing a Tax on Immigrants, and for other pur- poses connected with them, will also receive its third read- ing to-day; and it is expected that the business of the Ses- sion will be got through with by Wednesday or‘Thursday next

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On Monday last, a Meeting of the Shareholders of the Steam Navigation Compay was held in the Court House in this Town—the Hon. Capt. Swabey in the Chair—when the draught of a Bill for the incorporation of the Company was submitted, and approved of by 'the Meeting. A letter, re- ceived from Mr. Gurney by the last English Mail (a copy of which is hereunto annexed), Was also read by the Chairman, and has given an additional stimulus to the spirited under— taking. There are now, we understand, 410, out of the 450, hares subscribed for in this Colony; and it is to be hoped, that, as there is now a certainty of the enterprise going into successful operation, that all the remaining shares will be speedily taken up here. The Company Will thus be enabled to make their purchase on the most advantageous terms, and will avoid the necessity of acoepting the offer ofthe proprietors of the Boat to take share in the Company to the amount of £500 sterling, as a part of the purchase money. The Bill for the incorporation of the Company has passed the House of Assembly, and was yesterday sent to the Council, for their concurrence.

“ Gloucestershire, 2d March, 1842. _

“I have made numerous inquiries touching a Steampacket sm— table for the station proposed by the Prince Edward Island Company. I have found one answering the purpose well; and from the price, and other circumstances, I would hope the offer Will be entertained by the Committee. The length of the Steamer is 135 feet—breadélgi 4;:11316 ships 16 3-10 feet—depth of hold 10 feet—and admeasures 2 h 1“] tons, under deduction of 81 14-100 tons for engine room. Fe; O s are large and commodious, will stow about 130 tons, and s ier rawg, with an ordinary cargo, including coals and water, ready or l:ea, about 7 feet ofwater. She is coppered, and copperrfastcnedfsgoqo- her-rigged, and built of the best materials—the Engine! (8 P36? 15) are 100 horses power; and her rate of sailing is from 9 to 1d 5m es per hour. She has an excellent cabin and steerage accommlo ad??? The Price, inCluding engines, cordage, sails, &.c. as per_ 1116 ose is , is £3,500 sterling. The parties selling will invest (receivmg pl!" potty mem) £500 in debentures or shares in the proposed undert ing— that is to say, £3000 in cash, and £500 in shares.

To TEE Enr'ron or THE COLONIAL HERALD.

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SIM—A Public Meeting was held at Bay Fortune School House, on Monday the 4th inst., to take into constderation two letters published in the Colonial Herold lately, the pro— duction of some person who decignated himself AN Eascroa

.M_r."J§mes Douglas was called to' the Chair, and Mr. Daniet b lynii was requested to notes Clerk. The letters in question were then read, and Mr. James Howlett was called upon 'to give any information he might be pOssessod 0f touching those letters, as also the letters published by the Speaker of'the House of Assembly. '

Mr. Howlett came forward, and said—“l need not trouble you with, anything upon Mr. Cooper’s Letters—you know the truth of his statements as well as i do; but as you have talked upon me, 1 shall make a few remarks upon the letters of the ELI-:c'ron._ his pretty well known that Bay Fortune has taken an active part in supporting the measures to ob- tain a settlement for the Tenantry; and it is known to some that myself and five others have been pretty well punished for it, by fine and imprisonment; but as we have endured the persecution with patience, so we will seek justice with

- firmness; and as a General Election will take place this

year, AN ELECTOR, by dating his letters from Bay Fortune, has commenced the old game to deceive the people, and Would lead them to believe that the spirit of the people is broken, and that we are dissatisfied with otir Representa- tives; but I hope before we part that we will declare our unaltered confidence in our Representatives, and our deter- mination to support them at the' next Election; and I trust our brother Farmers will not lose sight of their interest, but will choose men to represent them who will pledge them- selves to follow up the proceedings ofthe present House of Assembly, to obtain a settlement for the people, and shew the proprietary oppressors that the British are as per- severing to seek for justice at home as they are to defend their rights against enemies abroad.

“The Hon. the Speaker, in his answers to Art ELECTOR, in that part where he has taken notice of the trial ofmyself', and the other five who were sentenced to fine and imprison- ment, has given but a faint sketch of the proceedings, to be understood only by those who were before acquainted with them. I shall not' disturb what he has said with regard to our evidence, but begin with the witnesses who were brought to support the Sheriff‘s evidence against us—I mean those who were said or supposed to have been of our own party. The first was one of whom the Counsel for the Crown said —“ that witness’s evidence was to be depended upon ; his testimony had to be drawn from him, as it was very reluco tantly given ;” and this very witness was three miles from \the Sheriff at the time be swore the riot took place.

“ But as there was no resistance made to the Sherifi; it was necessary to prove that resistance was intended, as, without this, there could be no conviction, and accordingly a witness was found—a very willing one—who said all they wanted him to say, and a great deal more.—-—His evidence went to prove that, in a conversation with one ofliis neighbours, he learned that those who attended the sale did so with the intention of resisting the Sheriff; but it is an absolute fact, that this witness was not in company, nor did he speak with the accused parties. People unacquaintcd with the circumstances may inquire the reason why this witness was not tried for perjury? I can inform them, that several ofthe accused attended Court with a view of bringing the matter before the Grand Jury, who took the evidence of one and another, was admitted, but was ordered to with- draw for a few minutes, when the Counsel on behalf of the Crown went into the Grand Jury Room, and from thence to speak to the Judge, and immediately afterwards the Grand Jury were discharged. 1 shall not detain you longer, only to say, that an act of injustice is like a lie told, which will require many more to support it—so the “injustice in withholding a Court of Esclieat in this Island requires many an act ofinjtistice to uphold it.”

The following Resolutions were then severally proposed and seconded, and passed unanimously ;—

1. Resolved, That the writings signed by an iridividual calling himself“ An Elector of King’s County,” are a com- pound of'metin abuse and base lies, directed against William Cooper, Esquire, calculated to injure his reputation, and to injure the cause for which we are contending.

2. Resolved, That such mean efforts, used to sway the minds oftlic people from‘persevering to obtain their rights, is akin to former proceedings. 7.; -

3. Resolved, That this Meeting have every confidence in the majority of the present House ofAsseinbly, who have unflinchineg persevered for a redress of our grievances, and that they will continue to use their best endeavours to obtain an equitable settlement for the oppressed tenantry.

4. Resolved, That this Meeting solicits every Elector in the Colony to put his shoulder to thewheel at the next Election, and return Members who will persevere to obtain the desi- red redress.

5. Resolved, That the Printers of the Colonial Herald and Royal Gazelle newspapers be respectfully requested to pub- lish the proceedings ofthe Meeting.

Mr. Dongias having left the Chair, which was taken by Mr. Aitketi, the thanks of the Meeting were thereupon voted to Mr. Douglas, for the _orderly manner in which.he had conducted the meeting.

By Order, DANIEL FLYNN, Clerk.

Bay Fortune, April 4, 1842.

C ARLOTTETOWN ROMAN CATHOLIC TOTAL ABSTL I NENCE SOCIETY.

Easter Monday being the Anniversary of the Society, the Members thereof, after assisting at High Mass, which was offered for their welfare, at two o’clock assembled at their usual place of meeting; when the Rev. Mr. Reynolds, President, having taken the Chair, opened the business of the meeting with an appro- priate Address; after which, on the Report at the prooeedings of the past year being read, and the Accounts audited, it appeared that a balance of £15 75. 6d. remained in the hands of the Trea- surer. Several new members having enrolled their names, the meeting then proceeded to the election of Officers for the current year—when by the unanimous voice of all present, the Rekar. Reynolds was re-elected President and Treasurer.

And upon an appeal to the ballot. Mr. C. Little was elected Vice President; Mr. R. \Valsh (Tailor), asxistanl Vice PreSident. Committee—Messrs. Rchd.Walsh (Carpenter), Richard Hatchet, John Cahill. Joseph Reid, William Murphy, James M-Kenna, Philip Kennedy, Hugh Hennssy, Welter Pbelan, William Tool, —Lundy, Thos. Crutchell. Mr.P.F. Doyle, Secretary.

Then the meeting adjourned until seven o’clock oftbe after- noon of the some day; at which time the Society again assembled in the house of Dennis Reddin. Esq. formerly occupied by the Hon. Charles Young, to celebrate their annual festival, according to arrangement, by dining together on the occasion. Upon enter. ing the room, the tables presented an abundant supply of the choicest and most select viands and luxuries, disposed in a taste- ful manner, and illuminated by chandeliers, ornamented with, ever-greens. and decorated with artificials; andfurther to enliven the scene, three beautiful tranSparcncies were displayed, one re- presenting Her Majesty Queen Vicloria, another ‘ the illustrious O’Connell, and the third (over the President’s chair) the splendid banner of the association. At the appomted time the President and Vice President liavingtaken their seats, about fifty members 0l',tbe Institution sat down. and after partaking of the substantials and luxuries of the table, were well supplied with cordials ot the best kind, free from all intoxu‘ating qualities. The following standing Toasts were then announced in their order by the pie- siding Officers, and enthusiastically responded to by the com-