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than“ or SCOTLAND—The Non-Intrusionist or anti- z ‘_ my in the Church of Scotland, moved hyihe, at", Auchterarder case against them, have, in_a! W est circular, signed by {Many ot'the first divines in , stimulated a convocation ot'ull the Clergy of that be held in Edinburgh on the 17th of'Nov’erriliei'.,1 tie to decide on the course that shall be pursued” the Church of Seotland from ‘4 that aggression of war, which, if not removed, must speedily termi- a, (he degradation and Overthrow of our national ‘ n ' gifiiiimsm AND THE Civn. Lis'r.—_We learn, from .1 "deuce between Mr. Charles Buller and Miss - “u which has now been published, that Lord Mel- ” r’evious to going out of oflice, was desirous to place ‘ 3 name on the civil list, with a. portion of £150 a- “, ,pmofofhis respect for her writings and her cha- and accordingly made such offer to her through Mr. I Misg'Martineuu, in reply, declines 1111! offer, on the , i that,“ the taxes are not. raised on principles which - ' 5' just, nor appropriated by the universal con— "")eople, she cannot consent to sanction a system 5 radically bad. This, at all events, is carrying Pnnci 5 into action, and must have excited something ‘ ,urpriso in the mind of Lord Melbourne. We regret to n that Miss Martuieau isalai'iriingly ill, and that the dis- from which she suffers is believed to be incurable.

10 1°“ 9

. DICKENS’ “AMERICAN NOTES.”

lowing extracts are from a new work by Mr. Chas. . : who—as many of our readers will be aware—- ‘ j'madea tour of'the United States. The work is merican Notes for General Circulation.” l—Canada has held, and always will retain, a fore- . use in my remembrance. Few Eiiglishirieu are pre- to find it what it is. Advancing quietly ;old differen- Infing down, and being that forgotten; public feeling . jute enterpriss, alike in a sound and wholesome state; :offlush or fever in its system, but health and vigour "right its steady pulse: it is full ofhope and promise; (whohad been accustomed to think of itas something Mind in the strides ofadvaiicing anciety, as something ' ... and forgotten, slumbering and wastingiii its sleep) figmaiid for labour and the rates of wages—the busy 'ofMOntreal—the vessels taking in their Cargoe‘s, and 4"ng them—the amount ofshipping in the different _ lie commerce, roads, and public works, all made to e respectability and character ofthe public journals, 'iamount of rational comfort and happiness which industry may earn—were very great surprises. The boats on the Lakes, in their conveniences, cleanliness, " fety, in the gentlernanly character and bearing oftheir ninand in the politeness and perfect comfort of their regulations, are unsurpassed even by the famous Scotch siloservedly so much esteemed at home. The inns numlly bad ;-becausc the custom of boarding at hotels notso general here as in the States, and the Britishoflicers, he form a large portion ofthe society of every town, live iefly_at-the regimental messes; but in every other respect fliatmveller in Canada will find as good provision for his omfort as in any place I know. ‘ . Tait NEWSPAPER Passs IN THE UNiTEn Sums—— 0!: may be erected; east, west, —iiortli, and south, pupils , i ht, and masters reared by scores upon scores oftliou- ; colleges may strive,churches may be crammed, tem- nco filly he diffused, and advancing kuowledgc in all rforms. walk through the land with giant strides; but

,ethe newspaper press of America is in, or near, its pre- abje‘ct state, high moral improvement in that country is ees. Year by year, it must and will go back; year by the Congress and the Senate iniist'become ofless ac-

the great father ol'the Revolution must be outraged more more in the bad life oftheii' degenerate child. Anioni,T ' heard olyouruals which are published in the States, there some, the reader scarcely need be told, of character and From personal intercourse with accomplished gen— Moonligcted with publications ofthis class, I have de- th pleasure and profit. But the name of these is Mjofthe other Legion ; and the influence oftlie good EWESS to counteract the moral poison oi the bad.

avery in America—the atrocities ofwhich system 1 write one word for which 1 have not ample proof r rib—may be divided into three great classes............ {I More: those more rational owners of human cattle, (Vito have come into the possession of them as so many fill} their trading capital, but who admit the frightfiil .mat the institutionuin the. abstract, and perceive the hm tosociety with'which it is fraught; dangers which, W'Over,,distant they may be, or howsoever tardy in their "(dance as certain to fall upon its guilty head as is the (igment............The second consists of all those own- ._ J's, users, buyers, and sellers of Slaves, who will, jtbebloody chapter has a bloody end, own. breed, use, and them at all hazards; who doggedly deny the ’8 flie‘system. in the teeth ofsuch a mass of evi- lg'i'ver was brought to bear upon any subiect, and to the experience ofevery day contributes its immense “who would at this or any other moment, gladly in- fuericain a war, civil or foreign, provide that it had end and object the assertion of their right to tote slavery, and to whip and work and torture slaves, Sthned by any} human authority, and unassailed by 1 man power; who, when they speak ofli'eedom, mean ‘- om to oppress their kind, and to be savage, merci- nnd cruel ; and of whom every man on his own ground. ,' nblican America, is a more exciting, and a sterner, e'ss responsible despot, than the Calipli Haroun All'IS- 8. his/angry robe ofscarlet...... ....The third, and not the titlmerous and influential, is composed of all that deli- ‘gentility which cannot hear a. superior, and cannot .an equal,-—of that classwhose republicanism means, ll not tolerate a man above me; and of those below, must approach too near ;” whose pride, in a land where ntary servitude is shunned as a disgrace, must be mi- " ered to by slaves; and whose inalienable rights can only va their growth in negro wrongs.............1t has been some- ,nes urged that, in the unavailing efforts which have been ads to advance the cause of human freedom in the repub- ‘ r ofAmerica, (strange cause for history to treat of!) suffi- t regard has not been bad to the existence of the first of persons; and it has been contended that they are y used in being confounded With' the second. This is, ‘ V- doubt, the case: noble instances of pecuniary and perso- I'acrifice have already had their growth among them ; 'git‘is much to be regretted that the 1trulph between them advocates ofemancipation should have been widen- , _ ~ eepened by any means; the rather, as there are be- dlspute, among these slave owners, many kind masters fire tenderin the exercise of their unnatural power. is to be fEai'ed that this injustice is inseparable from toofthings with which humanity and truth are called 1 to deal. Slavery is not a whit the more endurable some hearts are to be found which can partially re— hardening influences; nor can the» indignant tide of Wrath stand still, because in its onward course it helms a few who are comparatively innocent, among - of guilty. ’1' to TB]! FALLS or NIAGARA.—-Between five and V Morning we arrived at Buffalo, where we break- Rfl’d being too near the Great Falls to wait patiently 9196, we set off by the train the same morning at r" .’ Whenever the train balted,l listened for ' ‘3 was constantly straining my eyes in the direc- , {knew the Falls must be from seeing the river oWards them; every moment expecting to be- gap y. Within afew minutes of' my stopping] great white cloiit‘ls rising up slowly and majestically pths ofthe earth. That was all. At length we {find then, for the first time, [heard the mighty arm", and felt the ground tremble underneath my ‘ bank was very steep, and was slippery with rain ited ice. I hardly know how 1 got down, but ltthe bottom, and climbing, with two English ‘Iere amassing, and had joined me, over some

v nt before all decent men; and year by yearthe memory '

“Madison THE SUBJECT or SLAVERY.—-The uphold- '

cosmonaut mama.

broken rocks, deafened by the noise,

spray, and wet to the skin. We were at the footol‘ the Ame- rican fall. I could see an immense torrent of water te'irin

headlong down from some great height, but had no idea ogf shape, orsuuation, or anything but vague immensity .Wlien we were seated in the little ferry-boat, and wareicrossin

the SWOllen river,‘iinmediately before both cataracts, l bewah to feel what it was; but] was in a manner stunned and im- able to comprehend the vastness ofthe scene. It, was not

i‘irpil Iq‘afiie oufl‘able Buck, and looked—great heaven, on 'v ip‘tlzli a_ of bright green waterl—that it came upon me in its u might and majesty. Then, when I felt how near to my Creator 1 was st:

_ Hiding—the first effect, and the endu- ring one—instant and lasting-of the tremendous spectacle “’“5 Pence—peace of mind—tranquillity—calm recollection ofthe dentl—Ei‘eat thoughts ofeternal rest and happiness— nothing of gloom or terror. Niagara Was at once stamped "P0" my, hen" tin image (if beauty—to remain there change- less and indelible until its pulses cease to beat for ever. Oh how the strife and trouble of our daily life receded from my View and lesaeiied in the distance during the ten memorable days we passed on that enchanted ground. \Vhiit voices spoke from out the thundering water; what faces faded from the earth looked out upon me from its gleaming depths; what heavenly promise glistened in those angel’s tears, the' drops of many hues that showered around and twined‘ themselves about the gorgeous arches which the changing rainbows made! I never stirred in all that time from the Canadian side, whither 1 had gone at first. 1 never crossed the river agaiii,vf0r I knew there were people on the other shore, and in such a place it is natural to shim strange company. To wander to and fro all day, and see the cataracts from all points ofview; to stand upon the edge of the Great Horse Shoe Fall. marking the hurried water gathering strength as it approached the verge, yet seeming, too, to pause before it sliotinto the gulph below; to gaze upon the river’s level up at the torrent, as it came streaming down; to climb the neighbouring heights, and watch it through the trees, and see the wreathing water to the rapids hurrying on to take its fearful plunge : to linger in the shadow of the solemn‘rocks three miles below; watching the river as, stirred by no visi- ble cause, it heaved and eddied, and awoke the echoes, being troubled yet tar down beneath the surliice by its giant leap; to have Niagara before me lighted by the sun and by the moon, red in the day’s decline, and grey as evening slowly fell upon it ; to look upon it every day, and awake up in the night and hear its ceassless voice: this was enough !

half-blinded by the

Toni northwest???

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1842.

' In our Extra ofMonday last, we furnished our readers with as full a summary of the NeWS received by the last English Mail as time would allow. Further extracts will

be found in this day’s paper, which, we trust, will prove .

generally interesting to our readers.

/ Her Majesty has been pleased to ratify the appointment of the Hon. Joseph Howeto the office of'Collector ofExcise at Halifax, N. S.

Messzx. Hodkiiison & Butters. are busily engaged, at pre- sent, taking Photographic Portraits, by the Daguerreotype Process. in Pictou. They have made arrangements to visit 1’. E. lslaud about the beginning ofiiext month.

We feel pleasure in announcing to the friends of Tem- perance—both here and elsewhere—that the cause continues to progress without any abatement ofiuterest. On Monday evening last, a meeting oftlie “Auxiliary” Temperance So- ciety ofthis town took place, pursuant to notice, and was well attended. The proceedings were not devoid ofinterest. Allusioii was made to the fact that this Society had discon- tinued its meetings for some time past; but it was announ. cod li'Olll the chair that the monthly meetings ordered in one of its standing rules will be continued in future. The Indepen- dent Temperance Society likewise held its semi-monthly ~meeting last evening.

[COMMUNICATEIL] “

The measures in progress in Georgetown and its vicinity, for the abolition ofalcoholic liquors, us a beverage, have hitherto been clieeringly successful. The monthly meetings oflhe Tulnl Abstinence Society continue to afford much rational entertain- ment and interesting instruction. The Committee have latelv adopted judicious rogulntiops for combining mental culture with moral feiilrlll. They have applied for a Library to the Traci So- cicty, and made arrangements for having alternately public lec- tures, and a conversational discussion oh some subject connected with Science- and general llIPl‘illlllP. thus uniting all the approved

('lnssus oftlie comuiuiiilv. The novelty and utilitv ofthese ar- rangements have elicited a spirit oferiiulutinn among the mem- bers oflhe institution, and created :1 general desire to participate in the advantages accruing from the privilege of membership.

The mutating for the current month was exceedingly interest- ing. Mr. Arbuuklcgave an exposition oftlio objects which the Society .mitempluted to accomplish. He advocath the advan- tiigesarisiug liwm downing to mental improvement the leisure hours which were too generally wasted in gossiping, idleness or dissipation. Ileenlarged on the influence of Mechanics’ Insti- tutes and Parish libraries, when properlyconstituted and conduct- ed, in contributing to the general intelligence and comfort of so- ciety; us the active and intellectual powers acquired in such pur- suits should he enlisted on the side of virtue and good order. It \vnsnlso ren‘iarked, that different degrees of mental cultivation are proper liir different spheres of action; conseqiiently,tliere may be a dcgrve ofknowlndge which may not only. be useless, but positively hurtful. The analogy ofuature seems to establish, that as then- are and must be gradations of rank, talent, and bu. din strength, so .linre must be also gradations of knowledge.

On this occusion,‘tlic proceedings oi'tbe evening were conclu- llml with the presentation ofa volume ofSears’ Pictorial publica- tions, the Bible Biography, to Capt. R. Penrse, asa token oftheir esteem for his private character, and zealous patronage nt‘every measure bavinga tendency to establish and advance harmony and happiness among the inhabitants, and promote the improve- ment of Georgetown; but, more especially, for his efficient and successful exertions in organizing and Stistaining the Temperance Society, notwithstanding the odiiiin and opposition to which be had been exposed in denouncing the diSSoliite habits which pre- vailed, and which have happily been subdued, chiefly through his influence and example.

Mr. Sanderson, the Secretary, read the vtiledictory address, which was exceedineg alfacting; and the interesting ceremony was then concluded with the presentation of the book, by the President, W. B. Aiiken, Esq., who expressed his feelings in Demand appropriate language.

Captain P. replied in his usual liumourous style. He recipro- cated ihe respect entertained towards him, and entreated the Tectotallers not to relax their exertions, while, unfortunately, there would be within the sphere oftlieirinfluence n deluded vo- iary, paying humiliating homage at the shrine ufBacchus. _He concluded by saying, ha would soon be obliged to bid them adieu, perhaps for ever; but friendly feelings for the prosperity of Georgetown, and the welfare ofits inhabitants, he would'always cherish with cordiality; and he felt unspeakable gratification that the schoolmaster was so advantageously abroad; which, from what had already been achieved,aflbrded encouraging hopes that the cause of which he had been the feeble but Sincere abet- tor, would prevail and flourish over the length and breadth of this beautiful and highly favoured Island. As he could not ade- quately express how highly be appreciated such a flatteimg de- monstrutiou «ifthe attachment entertained for him by the Society, and their respectable friends, who attended their meetings so punctually, he was reluctantly obliged to Sllbmnl“ ll“? ("fier- whelming influence of his feelinws, under the pleasurable excite~

a - ment raised on this gratifying occasion.

We had a pretty heavy fall of snow on Thursday last, the wind blowing freh from the S. 13.; and yesterday morning the merry sound oftlie sleigh-bells saluted our ears for the first time this season. There is, however, every indication, at present, that this state of things will be but of short duration

It being determined that the new Colonial Building should be erected upon the site recently occupied by the Charlotte- town Market House—exactly in the centre of Queen 5 Square—it, of course, became necessary that the Market should he trasferred to another position. The necessary pre- liminaries for effecting this object being completed accord- ingly, the building was yesterday raised from its foundation,

expi‘tlieiils fur the general diffusion of intelligence among all.

and moved a di'sm‘nce of about 40 feet, by means ofa couple oflaunchways, and a poWerful capstan and purchase. It is, We underflaml, to be placed about midway between its late site and the Court House ; but we very much doubt whether

this arrangement will contribute materially to the appear- ance of the Square. .

PORT OF CHARLOTTETOWN. ENTERED. , Nov. 19.-—S‘clir. Ann Catherine,‘Mariin, Pictou; Coalfi- 2?.-—Sarah, Clark, Miramichi; Goods.—Christy Ann. \Veeks, Bay Verte ; Boards. . ‘ 23—May, Brodie, do.; do ‘—1.ark, lIowatt, Miramichi ', Salt- 24.—Spcculation, “709d, Halifax; Goods.—.Iessie, Murchison,

Willing Lass, O’Brien, Pictou; Freestone. ‘ CLEARED. »

Nov-.19.-—Schr. Jane Dalryniple, \Valsli, Newfoundland :4000 bus. Potatiies, 150 do. Oats, 200 do. Turnips, 30,000 Shin,- gles, 75 doz. Handspikes.

2L—Proyideuce, M‘Kay. Pictou; 400 bus. Barley, 150 do. Oats.

22.—Naiive'Lass,‘Gray, Newfoundland; 3391- hus. Potatoes, 400 do. Oats, 2 bls. Carrots.-—-.»\riastaiia, Foran, (10.; 800 bus. Oats, 800 do. Potatoes, 75 do. Turnips.

\VRECKEn.—Tbe Shallop Market House, of Georgetown, P. '13. Island, George Ailken,jun., Master, on her way to Piclou, having mis- taken the land in clear weather, made Merigomish Bar, on the 30th October, and after beating and striking heavily for some time, until she sprung a leak, she was discovered by some of the inhabitants, and-a boat put out to her relief, and assisted in getting her into the harbour, where she now lies stranded. There were several ofthe merchants of George- town mi boaid. who had to proceed to Pit-ton during the night, under very exorbitant expenses, their luggage being so heavy. They attri- bute this grievous expeu‘ie and disappointment to the mismanagement of an uuskilful Seaman, commanding a vessel without knowing the com- pass—Novascoliun. .

MARRIED,

At Halifax, on the 15th inst, by the Rev. Mr. Burton, Mr. Robert Cameron, of Georgetown, to Miss Mary M‘Vain, ofHali- fax, Nova Scotia.

DIED.

At Tidnisli, in the County of Cumberland, N. S., on the 15th instant, Stephen Oxley, Esq , of River Phillip, in the Blst year of his age. ' ‘

Erratum.

In the Obituary notice published in our Extra of Monday last, for “ George,” read “ John." Mr. Rankin was a nephew of_C. D. Rankin, Esq. of this town.‘

Ea Gtorrespnn‘aents

SATIRIST, in reply to CRITIQUE’S last communication, has been re- ceived. In order to put an end to a controversy which is not likely to prove either entertaining or profitable to our readers generally, iffurther protracted, we must decline publishing anything further on the subject at present.

' .MAIL FOR ENGLAND. .

HE MAIL for ENGLAND, HALIFAX, 5L0. Will be made up on Tuesdav morning, the 29th inst. at 8 o'clock,

und:tlie Steamer'St. George will leave for Piotou immediately

after, instead of Wednesday the 30th, as advertised.

‘ No.1——QUEEN swarm-r. HE SUBSCRIBERS offer for Sale, a large and well assorted STOCK of BRITISH and FOREIGN

MANUFACTURED GOODS,

Suitable for the Season, consisting oftlie following, viz :—

Black, blue and coloured Superfine Clolhs,

Beavers, Docskiiis, Vestings and Tweeds,

Plain and figured Aliipaccu Lustrcs,

Plain and figured Orleans and Saxony Cloths.

Cherie, Clinsan and Parisian Cloths,

Fin}. Woollen Plaids,

Mniislin-de-Laine Dresses, ~

Silk Vclvets, black and coloured Gros-de.Naples and Satxns,

Chane Coulissn and Velonte for Bonnets,

A large tissurtuienl. of Ribbons, _

White, grey and printed Coitnns and Ginghams,

White, red. and yellow Flannels,

Salisburv'and Printed do,

\V‘hite and coloured (‘otion Warp, .

Ladics'chntlemen’s and Children's Gloves and Hosmry,

Rose Blankets, Quilts, and Bachelors’ Comforters,

Lainbswnol Vests and Panthloons,

Beaver flats and For Caps, Braces, &c.

- ALso; . ' Rum, Spirits, Brandy, Gin ; Port. Sherry and Madeira Wines;

Cider; Tobacco, Snuff and Cigars; Ten, Sugar, Molasses. and a large assortment of Groceries; Earthenware and Hardware, the whole ofwhich wlll be sold at low prices, for cash only.

LYDIARD (5L FINLAYSON. GROCERY AND LIQUOR STORE.

‘ H E SUBSCRIBER having commenced the above husuiess, in the premises adjoining Mr. Dennis Reddin's, Queen Street, will keep constantly on hand

A GENERAL ASSORTMENT 'OF GROCERIES, JIND LIQUORS OF THE BEST DESCRIPTION,

CONSISTING or Hvson, Gunpowder, Snuchong and Congo Teas; . Ldndon double refined and crushed Loaf Sugar, and avarieiy (ifother Sugars; Sperm and Tallow Candles; Matches; Olive and pale Seal Oil; Soap; Pens, Raisins, Currants. Nuts, Apples; Indigo, Blue, Starch, Washing Soda, Snleratns; Mustard, Vinegar; whole and ground Pepper; Green and ground Coffee; Spices of different kinds; . Pasta and liquid Blocking, Blacklead; Polishing Paste; Bath Bricks, Brooms, Oatmeal, Flour, Barley; Pickles and Sauces of various kinds; Isinglass, Maccaroni, Vermicelli; English and Annapolis Cheese; Port, Madeira, Sherry mid other Wines; Gin; pale and dark Brandy; Cherry Brandy; Jamaica Spirits; Rum; Lemon Syrup; Shrub; Peppermint; Bitters; Ale, Porter, Cider; Tobacco, Cigars; Essence of Smoke; And a varier of other articles, which he now offers for Sale,