THE BRITISH AMERICAN.

and from Pictou, and that the Steam— .t should not be further employed until 9,- owners give ample security, that the overnment Mail-boat should not be inter- ed in the performance of her regular 5, The Inhabitants we think, are is- bted to the executive for the ﬁrm and spi- ged manner in which this impertinentin- [{erence with the Mail-boat has been ealt

since the above Was in type, a vessel as arrived from Pictou, bringing the Eng- hAplil Mail. She was despatched it is id, by the Messrs. Cunard, who by this me, we have no doubt, have seen the er- , of their ways, and are crying pecca- ’mus.

We have thrown out three columns of mat- ristended for this number, in order to make

are.

The barque Royal William, Capt. Tho. Peake, me up the harbor last evening, [Sunday] 55 is passage from Plymouth. 7 passengers.

We are happy to notice the appointment of said MacDonald, Esq. of Glenalladale, to Itlieimportant and responsible ofﬁce of High erill'of this Island. This is the ﬁrst instance that ofﬁce being ﬁlled by a Catholic Gentle-

The upright and unblemished charac- rhitherto borne by Mr. MacDonald, is the rest pledge ofhis future usefulness in what- er capacity he may be called to serve his ng and Country, and we have not the slight- doubt but that he will discharge the duties his oﬁce with honor and credit to himself to the satisfaction of the country. We gratulate him sincerely on his appoint- at. County q/Donegal.—The cholera still lin- rs in the north west oflreland in a very lent form. A letter from Ballyother-- d, near Dunakelly,of the Q7th of March, tes that “the night before last 12 individ- died in two houses. The mother and children in one ; the father, mother and ee children in another. No man can ribe the state of Ballyotherland at pre- t. One man, who had returned after ing his three children, found his wife d, and a dead infant on her breast. He in state of mental derangement ; he got three children still to provide for.” Fulton—The sudden demand of the Minis- sf Finance for 720,500 francs to strengthen naval force ofFrance in the Mediterranean, 'ng to circumstances which had occurred the budget had been made up, has excited rehensions ofa war with Russia. It appears is clear that a Russian army is on its march, that a Russian ﬂeet is under sail to be at services of Turkey. It is stated that Smyr- yielded to Ibraham, but we scarcely be- I the assertion. rcadfut Firm—We noticed in our last the ing of the upper story of the New-York Hotel, on the morning of the 25th of A- . A few daft after four entire squares of tCity, covering 8 acres of ground, and com- ng from 130 to 150! houses, were entirely mined. It would be impossible to estimate

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the extent oftho loss. The tire originated iv a bonﬁre of straw, inatlo h sumo mischiemu boys. tisn Amcrican Hotel was also burnt to th ground—~a lamp having communicated wit

sod for the decoration of the hall room. 'l‘h ﬂames spread so rapidly through tho huiltlin that it was with great (lllllt‘ltllv the in"th escaped through the windows by the aid ofln ders.—JVov-

Shipping ﬂittttltncutr.

ARRIVED.

Schrs. Isabella, M‘I)onald, l‘ictoo; hIXpei meat, M‘Eachrcn, Tatamagouchi; Diana, l Blane, Guysborough, N. 8.; sloop Georgi Wood, Mirainichi; schr. Jemima, llcwtz, M ramichi; Lady, de'enzic, Pictou; Saml Mullens, Wallace, N. S.

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Schrs. Three Brothers, Chessong', St. John' . F.; Jane, Bishop, Arichat: Earl Grey James, Buthurst, L. Canada; Highlander, (ii pin, St. John’s Mld.; Diana, Lo Blane, St John’s Ntld.; Experiment, Eachrcn, Tatum gouchi; Margaret & Sally, Mulch, Halifax Isabella, M‘ Donald, Miramichi; Elizabeth Walsh, Pictou; Mary, Johnson, llalifax.

O B E S O L 1 at Public Auction, at St. Eleanor’s, on tln 1st. day of June next, (except sooner dispose: of by private Contract,) a good wood but, House and Store, with cellar and four Rooms with convenient Yard and Garden, and abou 3 1-2 acres of good Land, well situated for bu siness, being at Grand River Perry, late tho property of Mr. Michael O’Flanagan; for par ticulars, apply to Mr. Patrick Branan, Mer chant, St. Eleanors, or to Wm. Mumford, Esq Charlotte-Town, where a map of the Property may be seen. May 90.

C OMMISSﬂRIﬂT COuV‘TIMCT. Halifax, April 16, 1833.

FRESH BEEF. NOTICE is hereby given. to such persons as may be desirous ofContracting' to supply sucl quantities of FRESH BEEF, of the best Marl ketable quality,“ may be required for His Majesty's Land Forces, at the undermentioned Posts, for one year, commencing the 1st of July next, viz. Prince Edward Island and Sydney, Cape Bre-

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That tenders addressed to Deputy Commis- sary General Hewetson, stating in words at length the price in Sterling for 100 Pounds, will be received at his Ofﬁce, Halifax, until Monday, the 27th of May next.

In the Tender for Cape-Breton,the price per l00 poundsof Salt Beef,or Salt Pork, is to be stated in case it should be necessary to substi- tute either for Fresh Meat during the hot weather. _ .

Payment will be made in British Silver. or in Bills of Exchange, upon the Lords of His Ma- jesty’s Treasury, at the rate of “00 for every 10! 10:. due on the Contract.

The terms and conditions of the Contract

may be known on application at this Ofﬁce, or at either of the posts, but no Tender WI” be noticed, unless accompanied by a Letter addressed to the Deputy Commissary General, and signed by two persons of known responsr- bility, engaging to become bound With the par- ty. in good and suﬂicient security for the .due performance ofthe contract, and an authorized

On the 25th of Apri , the Montreal llri«l !

some dried spruce hooghs, which had been n.4,...

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person must attend on behalf of the party ten-

dering, on the day the Tenders are opened.

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accompanied by a Letter addressed to the De- puty Commissary General, signed by two r- sons of known responsibily engaging tobecome bound with the party, in good and suﬁcient security for the due performance of the Con- tract and an authorized person must attend on the behalf ofthe party tendering, onthe day the Tenders are opened.

NEW SPRING GCODS 1833

E1: ships Halifax and Jean Hattie. MIGNOWITZ, CURZON, & Co. have re_ ceived by the above vessels an extensive as- sortment of British, East India and French ma- nufactured Goods. Also—superior toned rose- wood and mahogany cabinet circular and square Piano Fortes, with patent metallic sounding boards, and a variety of new and fashionable music, which will be opened for inspection on Saturday, 27th instant.

Also, on hand—20 casks Semi China Din- ner, Breakfast, Tea and Toilet setts complete of new fancy colours; 100 ths well assorted ﬁrst quality of Earthernware, 30 boxes Pipes, 200 boxes yellow Soap, 220 boxes crown Glass, assorted sizes, 16 hhds old Brandy and Geneva, 18 chests Congo Tea, which they oﬂ‘er at their usual low prices, either for Cash or approved credit. 'Q-Warehouse, Upper Water-street,

Halifax, April 20,

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