no. 40 Havana, that 950 persons died in two days, 1;“... less than NINE THOUSAND had al- :fldy fallen victims. The Provincial Parliament of Lower Canada were prorogued on the 3rd nit.— that of N ova-Scotia on the 20th.

The Steamer Royal William, was sold by the sherill'of Montreal on the 3rd of April, for 5000!. She cost 190001. We understand it is the intention ofthe present owners, to employ heron the same route. from Quebec to Hali- fnx and other Colonial ports.

B I R T H. onThursday last, Mrs. Bar nard, wife of Mr. J. Barnard of this town. oftwo fine girls. It is rather singular that Mrs. B‘s preceding o'c- couchcmcnt was equally productivc—-tw1n daughters in both instances.

Shipping intelligence.

ARRIVED. shallop Fortitude, Cummings, Pictou. Schooner Lucy, Jones, PUSH/.113“: _ Comet, Walls, Mirauiichi; sixteen pas- sen ers. Schooner Earl Grey, James, Pictou ; coals and 25 passengers. ' EllZ‘Athll, Millard, Plainfield, N. S. canaann. Boat Mary Jane, Carter; fishing voyage. Schooner Argyle, Kinniuniirnt, ltichibucto; ' produce. Earl Grey, James, Pictou; pork, oats. wheat and potatoes. Sloop George, Wood. Mirnmichi ; potatoes, oats, flour, oitim: tl and eggs. Schooner Harriet, M‘ Key, Miraiiiichi; oats and potatoes. Princess, M*Donald, Halifax ; barley, oats, and potatoes Swift, Webster, St. John’s Nfld.; pota. toes, oats and wheat. Shamrock, 'l‘ool ; fishing voyage. IIOpe, Anderson, St. John’s Nfld; plank, scantling, oats and shingles. Lucy. Jones, Piigwash; wheat, oats, po- tatoes, pork and hams. Marie, Ready, Mirainiclii ; potatoes and oats. Jemima, Ilarlz, Miramichi; pork, lard, bread. oatmeal, wheat and oats. Maria, Wightiiian, Halifax ; barley, oats. potatoes and pork. Juventa, Hugh, Halifax; potatoes, oats, boards and empty kegs. Woodbine, Hayley, Halifax; potatoes, latlis. and oysters. Three Brothers, Campbell, Halifax, ' oats and potatoes. Two Brothers, Sinall, Pictou ; wheat, barley and potatoes. Priscilla, Warren, St. John’s Nfld; pota- I ' toes, oats and shingles. Ship Bardaster, ‘Vilson, Miramichi.

PUMP flND WELL flSSESSJlIENT. THE Inhabitants and Landholders of Char- lotte-Town are requested to assemble at the Court-Housman the First Tuesdayin May, at 12 o‘clock, noon, to vote a sum to make and keep the Pumps and Wells in repair, and for other purposes, and to choose Assessors for the pre-

Ieiit year. JOHN BRECKEN, CHARLES BINNS. Representatives of Charlotte-Town-

oats,

THE BRITISH AMERICAN.

COMMISSJQRIJQ T COJVTRflCT. FOR FUEL AND LIGHT. Commissariat Ofl‘icc, .Not‘a Scotla, Halifax, 16th April, 1833-

NOTICE is hereby given, to such Persons as may be desirous of Contracting to supply the following quantities of Coals and Firewood, Pale seal Oil, and Cotton Wick, for the use of his Majesty’s Land Forces at the Stations iin- dermentioned—— that Sealed Tenders for each article will be received by Deputy Commissary General Hewetsun, at his Office, Halifax, un- til 12 o‘clock on Monday, the 20th May, 1833. HALIFAX.

I450 Cbaldrons deney Coal.

300 Lords of Firewood, and such quantity of Pale Seal Oil, and Cotton Wick, as may be required for one year, commencing the 1st of July next, a pi-Oportion of the Goals and Wood to be delivered at the Harbour Posts accord-

» ing to 21 Scale to be seen at this office.

The delivery of the Coal and Wood into the Coinmissai'iat Fuel Yard, and at the Harbour Posts, to commence on the first day of July, and the whole supply to be delivered, piled & mearsued at the eXpense of the Cont tor,atthCllarbor Posts by the 3lst July. and ' the Halifax Yard by the lst ofOCt. following:—

PRINCE ill). ISLAND, 220 Cords of Wood. SYDNEY, CAl’EvBRETON, 80 Clialdi'Oiis Syd- ney Goals, to be piled and delivered in such quantities as will ensure a regular supply to the Troops.

The coal to be of the best quality, and mea- sured aceordiiig to Law, the Wood to Consist of Beech, Black and Yellow Birch, Ash, or Maple, to be piled and measured as the Law directs, no crooked or rotten pieces will be received.

The price of each article to be stated in Ster- ling, in words at length, and payment will he made for the same. in British Silver, or iii Bills of Exchange, upon the Lords Cominision-

ers of His Majesty'a Treasury, at the rate of

1100 for every 1101 10:.due on the Contract.

The terms and conditions of the Contract may be known on application at this Office, or at the Cominissariat Depots, at the outposts,ob- serving that no Tender will be noticed unless accompanied by a Letter addressed to the De. puty Commissary General, signed by two per- sons of known responsibily engaging to bCCOtllC bound with the party, in good and sufficient security for the due performance of the Con- tract and an authorized person must attend on the belrilt'ofthe party tendering, onthe day the Tenders are opened.

C OMJIIISSflR L? T C 0.2VTIIfl C T. Halifax, April 16, I833. FRESH BEEF.

NOTICE is hereby given. to such persons as may be desirous ofContriicting to supply such quantities of FRESH BEEF, of the best Mar- ketable quality, as may he required for His Majesty‘s Land Forces, at the nndermeiitioned Posts, for one year, commencing the lst of July ne‘tl, viz.

Prince Edward Island and Sydney, Cape Bre-

(on

That tenders addressed to Deputy Commis- sary General Hewetsou, stating in words at length the price in Sterling for 100 Pounds, will be reccived at his Otfice, glialifax, until Monday, the 27th of May next. I

In the Tender for C.ipe.Bi-eton, the price per 100 pounds of 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.

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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 [100 for every “01 10:. due on the Contract.

The terms and conditions of the ontract may be known on application at this éce, or at either of the posts, but no 'l‘en'er will be noticed, unless accompanied by a Letter addressed to the Deputy Commissary General, and signed by two persons of known responsi- bility, engaging to become bound with the par- ty, in good and sufficient security for the due performance ofthe contract, and an authorized person must attend on behalfof the party ten- dering. on the day the Tenders are opened. .

new SPltiNU Gooos' l8

Ea: ships Halifax and Jean Haslie.

MlGNOWlTZ,CURZON,& Co. have re- ceived by the above vessels an extensive as“ sortment of British, East India agid French ma- nufactured Goods. Also—sflperior toned rose- wood aiid mahogany cabinet circular and square Piano ‘tFortes, with patent metallic sounding boards, and, variety of new and fashionable music, whfih will be opened for inspection on Saturday, 27th instant.

A180, on hand—20 'caslis Se'i China Din- ncl‘a Breakfast, Tea and Toilet setts completo of new fancy colours; 100 ths well assorted- first quality of Earthernware, 30 boxes 'Pipes,Q 200 boxes yellow Soap, ‘220 boxes crown Glass, assorted sizes, 16 hde old Brandy and Geneva, 18 chests Congo Tea, which they offer a eir usual low prices, either for Cash or ap ved credit. EGme-ehouse, Upper Water-street

Halifax, April ‘20.

A MthH cow for sale. _ , A L s o: A two year old HEIF ER, Particulars made known on ap- plication at the British American Office. April 20.

Pipes BRANDY, A few Puncheons RUM, For Sale on very low terms if applied for immediately. A. DAVIDSON. Head ofKing’s Wharf. 9th April, 1833.

N o T 1 c E hereby given, that all persons indebted to the Estate of Henry Loggie, late of New- London, yeom an, deceased; are requested forth- with to pay the amount of their respective

debts to the undersigned; otherwise pro-

ceedings at Law will beimiiiediatily com mencad for the recovery thereof.

Administrator

THOM-ASBILLIXG gfi‘hfhehm‘fi

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