asia . eamalll of Artillery having fired a pistol at oe ¢ Berlin, on the 22d ult. which, fortu-

Majesty @ ; mas oat ant only & flesis wound in the arm. The ye

ly arrested, an wag instanty } — lian news, brought by the Overland Mail, speaks

sf further disasters and troubles on the frontiers, and of xrocities committed by the Affredies. A gentleman of ‘ao medical profession—an European —was lately mur- dered by those savages. The Commander-in-Chief has uken the utmost precaution to ensure tranquillity in the Punjaub and on the frontier, but the outposts, never- ‘aeless, continue to be harassed.

Tre Emperor of China died on the 24th of February. 4 youth of nineteen, his eldest son, named Tih-Chu, meceeded to the Throne.

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A COWARDLY ASSAILANT.

4 snort time since we took occasion to expresa the apinion which we formed, from the perusal of his corres- gondence, of the character ofan individual, calling him- self “an Elector,” who has addressed several letters to the Islander. We then expressed our conviction that none bat the most conswtinmate coward would put on the mask which he wears, and gather from the files of forgotten rs the utterly base, false, and malicious charges he fought against ts. ‘We declined to reply to them in detail, on that occasion, because we are well aware there is not an individual in the community, whose good pinion we desire to preserve, that does not reinember \ow those charges were formerly fabricated by the late Collard, and rebutted by us. But the latest and most convincing proof of the cowardice of “an Elector” is to be found in his letter dated 25th May. He therein makes Charges against Mr. Le Lacheur which he knows be false—libellous in the highest degree,—and which he did not dare, to publish so long: as Mr. Le Lacheur remained. upon the Island. ‘That gent!eman having lett the country, “an Elector” thinks he is safe—thinks he may indalye with impunity his ferocious and pus illani- nous disposition,—Mr. Le Lacheur is not here to prose- sate the Islander, or to compel its proprietor to reveal the name of its correspondent ; but we hope the friends of that gentleman wil! call the attention of the Assem- bly to the matier, to the end that proceedings may be commenced, for this outrage upon its character, in the person of one of its members. ‘Ihe corrupt set who relish nothing in the Islander but its falsehoods and its slang, are indebted for their last treat tothe cowardice, and the cowardice alone, of “ an Ejector.”

We forgot to notice in Wednesday’s paper that Donkey Maclean has deliberately falsified in the “ Ex- press” an observation lately made by us, in alluding to ihe fact that the propr.etor of the Islander was so hard up for subscribers as to reduce his subscription charge one half, He attempts to make it appear that we said, “if 100 per cent. be discounted from 15s, the sum of 7a, Od. will remain,” We never said any thing of the kind. Donkey isso inordinately vain of his little talent fr figuring, that, in his eyes, any one else who at- tempts the practice, must be a cypher, He boasts of

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lalluded to, have beet extremely slow in developing themselves; for we learn that the leader of the apnex- ation party, or, at all events, the most conspicuous man at present connected with the movrement—Colone! | Prince—presented a Petition to the Legislative Assem- bly, in favor of addressing Her Majesty to “ relieve Canada from her dependent state,” and allow her * to’ become an independent Sovereignty,”—and on a mo- tion that the Petition be received, the annexation or independent party (which are all the same) could muster only seven votes in a House of 84 members! This must have been extremely encouraging to the enemies of Responsible Gevernment, who are the promoters of disaffection, and shews what little reliance is to be put upon the tsstimony of such a person as D. Maclean, whenever he feels inclined to give his opinion as to the working of Responsible Government in Canada; and now that this same system of Government is in full Operation in Canada, we learn that that Province has never enjoyed such a year of prosperity as the present one is likely to be.

Tur Canapian Loan.—We cut the following para- graph from the ‘loronto Globe, May 23. Duncan Mac- lean is always reminding us, in the Islander, that since the introduction of Responsible Government into Cana- da, that Province has been going to ruin,—bankruptcy, broken-down credit, scarcity of money, and discontent, being the prevailing characteristics of life in Canada, at

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weather, they have no alternative, but drag out te: time here as best they can. Hundreds are without any shelter from the rain, and with nothing to eat, who have been here for the past six months. One poor fellow told me yesterday that he had not tasted a mouthful for two days; there are thousands of such instances. Aj} distinetion of rank are thrown aside, the Professor, Merchant, Doctor, and Philosopher, come uncer thr same head, though they may have been of the first families at home, or in the best of circumstances, it makes no difference, and as a sample, [ might state a few cases, which have come under my own obserys. tion, Upon my arrival, | was wuch surprised to find Colonel May, who distinguished himself so highly a: Mexico, hauling a hand-eart round town as a carter of trunks, &c.! another ease of one of the judges, in Louisiana, peddiing jack-knives, combs, cigars, eaker. &c., round on a large server! another of an Eng tish- inan, who was surgeon im the navy, and is now whiee!. ing dirt! | will now close, requesting you to remember me to all friends in Canada. I send enclosed a de- scription of the overflow at Sacramento, which place | was obliged to clear out of very abruptly. The ae- count does not convey one-half the misery and suffer:ny endured there, I return to-morrow, as the water has gone down somewhat. Not a man that I have heard express his opinion, but wishes himself back again, but like myself intend, now they are here, to-do the best they can, and as soon as practicable leave the country.

EXPEDITION AGAINST CUBA.

present, and all resulting from the substitution of British Constitutional Government for the rotten old tory re-'

gime. Facts such as the following are worth a cart-. load of arguments and assertions from the pen of D,; Maclean, as to the good or evi! effects of Responsible Government in Canada :—

“We are happy to learn that the whole of the half-| million Provincial loan has been taken up in the Lon- don money market at par. This will place the tinances of the country, already in sound state, in a most flourisb- ing condition, and make money easy in the Province for some time. ‘The amount will be applied, we understand, in paying off claims on the government, in liquidation of debentures falling due, and in the completion of the public works, We are glad to learn that the Customs’ Revenue for 1850 shows an increase over the corres- ponding period for 1849 of £50,000. Itis also said that before the new loan was placed at his disposal, the-In-! ‘spector General was in funds to pay an instalment of £75,000 towards the sinking fund of the Lord Sydenham —

Extensive Fire 1x Quesec.—Property consisting of six or seven houses, occupied as a Brewerv and dit- ferent work shops, and valued at about £2,500, was consumed by fire in Quebec, on the 26th ult.

We read a very stupid and contradictory article in last’ Tuesday’s Gazelle, which appears to have been written | to pacify “ An Elector,” who assumed the right to dic-) tate to the’ press about the publication of the Assembly _Debates—wherein most of the old arguments that have) ‘been offered, and refuted, in justification of the Lieut. | |Governor’s opposition to Responsible Government, are

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i dressed up afresh. If we do not happen to sicken or

‘sleep over a second perusal before Wednesday next,

we shall demolish the absurdities of the Gazetl:’s edi-'

Savannan, May 25.—The expedition left the Istay del Contoy, on the north-east corner of Yucatan coast.

‘on the 16th, and landed at Cardenas on the 19th inst. They lost some time in landing, which gave the author. -

ties time to send an express to Colozo, about ten miles distant. The expedition entered the town, and attacked the jail, supposing it to be the barracks! The. Jai! guard, composed of fifteen men, stood fire Jike old so}- diers, Troops were seen at this monent. crossing the plaza. ‘They were hailed, and answered by firing upon the troops, After this, some soldies went to the Govern- ment House, which was attacked. The house was we}! defended, but it was finally burned. The few troore surrendered themselves,

The town of Cardenas remained in peaceable posees- sion of the invaders, The troops, however, being dis- satisiied with their warm reception, and having lost time in getting the wounded and fuel on board the steeme:

Creole, which was to return for reinforcements, bees ine

disheartened, and insisted upon zoing to Key West.

They were closely pursued by the Spanish war sterner Pizarro, but escaped,

Cuarnesion, May 25,—The following is the extraez of a letter dated Cardenas, May 20, 1850 :-—" Genera! Lopez, accompanied by about 500 men, landed at tms place, from the steamer Creole, between two and three u’clock on the morning of the 19th of May. Aftera short struggle with the Government troops stationed here, they took possession of the town, and they be- sieged the house of the Governor, and met a gov! resistance. ‘They set fire to his house, He was con- sequently either forced to give up, or to be burned to death, ‘The invaders kept possession of the town unty! yesterday, when they lett about eight o'clock, carrying with them our Governor, and one or two officers, besides the money they had robbed from the public treasury. ‘They had a second action with the troops before leaving. and several were killed on both sides. This unfortu-

tie “increasing circulation of the Is/ander, and the de- torial , and would endeavour to do so to-day but that nate oceurrence lias caused a momentary check in

cline of ‘ae Examiner.” We are not so mean and mrrow-souled as to grieve over the prosperity of the biander, nor indeed over that of any lawful employment ;

our Space is pre-occupied with news

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| Mecuanics’ Institutr.—Last Wednesday evening. /Mr. Patrick Curran, of Newtown, delivered. the first,

business,” .

Savannan, May 26.—Much excitement was pro- duced here last night by the arrest of General Lapez. by the U.S. Marshal, acting under orders from the

‘ut if Brother T'ypo is so very fortupate with his publi- Lecture of the Summer’s course, The subject chosen, President of the United States. -His aid, Major San- ‘tian as Maclean asserts, it is singular he should be ¥25 the “ Progress. of Philosophical Science.” ‘I he chez kssnaga, was also taken into custody. They were sitvle was close and argumentative, but without any of,carried before Judge Nichols, of the District Con::. that dogmatism which so often renders didactic dis- ‘Che Court room was densely crowded, No evidence courses repulsive. Mr. Curran treated ig subject with being adduced to justify cominitment, the parties were Ax to the decline of T's Examinen, itis easier for becoming modesty, fortifying his opinions, whenever he discharged about quarter to twelve last might, mide: Maclean to make the assertion than to prove it. Had his; found it wince bt wae to oe — by the arent eee “s anne eT ae a i@ iona ; ties, e should be glad was con : ity Hote x Syetence Mate requdE te bid: isieveee and total ae peat occocionaidieabes toda {ustitute on the Pisin! laege escort of citizens. aoe loudly called for, he ‘sregard of truth, we should now have no occasion {0 Josopby of the Mind. ‘The field is not so barren a3 came out before the people and made an animated ‘Xyress the very reverse of his statement, and to assure some would have us believe. Besides, whatever tends speech, interrupted by the plaudits of the multitude. ee ee ee el eee te eee eee ee i I i ite AnAO , : ’ 4 B TPs oe eer f vider Chemin than. ipuor the suhly useful ee all he desire to reason! and disenthralled from the yoke of Npain, at all rieke. Sunder did, or is likely to do; and that we have RO well wust not neglect to exercise their minds on sud- and atevery hazard, (Cheers) “easion to wrire letters to Catholic clergymen, or to! jects in which they;wiil be untrammelled by religions ‘ ‘hers, asking them to nse their influence in obtaining |r eee prejudices.— We hope anne LaOAe SPAM RANE AY CB ype pansy me an Feri ‘ nce & 1 proper timne,| INS : N.—.\ yentiewun : v re da pote perigiihen’ ns ae ae paper ee of] Th " hes Git be but ane justice & os who/letter, Martimique, the 13th April, containing news of en at theinneless, an perfectly eatistied With attend early, will afford sufficient time for discussion. /violent insurrection among the negroes on the adjoining @ subseription lst wé Nave obtained without effort. or

wnding begging letters through the country, asking, veopie to take it at half price, as we know he has done.)

islands of Guadaloupe. The substance of this letter”

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Derkar of THE ANNEXATIONISTS.—We were often ‘“Mused, during the past two years, at hearing Mr. Mae-

"M8 assert in our Assembly, and. out of it—and aliparis of Wing the same story repeated in lis published wrilings,ivery few women, IT am sorry the poor fellows are varrivioy ota very bad time, for there are thousands here Wut in Canada were producing disattection to British, ~MNexXion, and a yearning for independence. We find,}inore arr:valstb@ more siticring. Very few arrive with relerence to Canadian papers received Jast week,'niiy :uoaey. and.ne work is to be obtained, added to the AU tie mischievous tendencies of Responsible Govern-, git ;

“i, eu fay av they are indicated by the feelings anything. after they arise there, during this wel

~that the inischievous effects of Responsible Govern-

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{ | CALIFORNIA. | The following observations are taken from a letter

‘addressed by an adventurer in California to a friend in |

Canada, rod published in a Canadian paper:—_ Tire ersivals here are es numerous as ever from «!) tue (iiobe, and of course of all kinds, thougi:

who cannot get work of any kind, and of course, the

Utes INipussiDiilys af gett-ag to the mines, or of doing

is, that the jusurgents bad burned the Government House and the plantation of Monsieur Beomellon— had cominitted inany other excesses—and had rude an at- tempt to break open the prison and set the conviets at liberty, In which they were suceessiwily resisted by the: Governor and Council. The Governor of iMartinigne, with a body of troops, had left for Ginadatoupes to aid ih putting down the insargents.—.V. O, delta, 0th.

Oue hundred and sixty thonsand Russian troope, fifty

thousand of which are Cossack, Buskkir, ‘scherkese. -

aud other horsemem, are now co: certrated on tle Pruys. sian frontier,

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