"ml States have not retained their entire nreignty.”.

We also make the following extract m an Order, issued by the Commapder‘ the Forces, dated Head Quarters, Co- mbia, December 20, 1832.-—“The Le- ‘slature hang, at their session which has st closed, passed an act authorising the overnor to accept the services of Volun- m, who will hold themselves in readi- 5| to take the field at a moment’s warn- 0, should it become necessary to call up- '’them to suppress Insurrection, repel In- sion, or support the civil Authorities in e execution of the laws. Public Notice hereby given to all the patriotic citizens the State, that their services as Volun- ers, will be accepted either indivilually, by companies, troops, battalions, squad- as, or regiments of artillery, cavalry, or

tle men.”

The House of Representatives of the U-

new Tarifl‘Bill has been reported, ng and otherwise altering the duties on portations. ‘

Souru CAROLINA. The Legislature of is State was to adjourn on Thursday the h Dec. 200,000 dollars had been ap- opriated to the contingent fund. for ‘car- ing on the war,’ and 200,000 dollars for e purchase of arms.

COLO.VI£L.

The investigation into the events of the lat of May, at the Montreal Election, was ill going on by the Legislature of Lower anada. Mr. Robert Christie, in an address to e Electors of Gaspe, ,published in the ercury of the 8th inst., and dated Resti- 24th November, 18.32. declines ing considered as a candidate at the next action for that county. He promises, wever, “cordially and indefatigany to

perate with the inhabitants of the dis- ict in emancipating themselves from the raldom of the Assembly of Lower Cana- L’L—Quebec Gaz, Dec. 13.

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7 Dec. ‘2]. Lord Goderich’s Despatch of the 20th tpt. 1832, refusing to advise His Majes— to disallow the Lower Canada Act for lxing the masters of vessels bringing emi- ants has been published. The act will erefure remain in force another year.

It appears that the difference between 8 Upper Canada and Lower Canada bmmissioners fir settling the share of du- SlO be paid to Upper Canada was 3% rcent: The Upper Canada Commissi- ers insisting on 335 per‘ cent, and the ower Canada Commissioners otfering 30 rcent.

THE BRITISH AMERICAN

ALBION Muses—We are concerned to state that on the morning of Saturday, the 29th ult, the Albion Mines were discover- ed to be on fire. Two men volunteered to go down and explore them -when it was found that all the horses, about fourteen in number, had perished, and that the fire had communicated to every chamber but one.

There is little doubt that the whole has been the work ofincendiaries. Whether or not sufficient evidence can be obtained to convict them, remains to be proved, but we should hope that such miscreants would not be allowed to escape the punishment deserved by their superlative rascality.—~ Richard Smith, Esq. accompanied by the Solicitor General, (who goes up as an of- fi. er ofgovernment to take part in the en- quirv) left town for Pictou on Sunday morning.

The conseqences of this piece of mis- chiefwill be—first, the gratification ofa malicious spirit, or ofa patriotic dislike to the evils of monopoly—and secondly, to

' throw several hundred persons out of em-

ployment, put the lessees to an enormous expense, 'and risk the certain injury, and possible destruction, of the most extensive coal field in the country. We are not suf- ficiently acquainted with the subject to state, what are the steps to be taken in or- der to subdue the fiames—--to fill the pits with water, however, is we believe, the last resort This, from their proximity to the East River, could be easily done ; but for a variety of reasons, (not the least of which would be a consequent mineral fer- mentation to a vast extent, will, if possible, be avoided. We look anxiously for some further iritelligence.—-.N‘ovascotian.

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TneWesr [soles—A war ofDespatch- es appears to be raging betWeen Admiral Dupotet, the French Governor of Marti- nique, and General Farquharsou, the Go- vernorof St. Lucie; who, all unmindful of the friendly alliance subsisting between their cabinets at home, appear to be in- dulging feelings of hostility, that would have been all light 20 years ago, but are now rather out of unison with the spirit of the times. It would appear that the Eng- lish Governor, being an emancipationist, though he tolerates slavery in his own Is- land, will not seize and send back the slaves who run away from Martinique— although the French Admirallhas sethlm a good example, by a civil exportation of those that escape from St. Lucie ; and up- on this theme they vituperate. “I sent your Excellency,’ says Monsieur Dupotet, “ten negroes belonging to your Island—.- they had asked leave to reside in Marti- niqueywith the assurance an hundred more would join them in afcw days,if we would

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have in your possession more than 300 slaves belonging to Martinique, and you are not perhaps aware that more than 600 of these deluded creatures have lost their lives, by trying, during frightful storms, to gain that liberty which to them appears so engaging.

On the whole, Martinique has suffered a loss of upwards of 1200 slaves, of which,

has humanity obtained by this P ese first situation. In Uastries there are 300 ofthem, detested by all the inhabitants, and even by the slaves themselves ; they live by plunder, and perish miserably in prisons and in the streets.--What must be their regret when they recollect that in Martinique they had some sort of property -such asa house, a garden, Ste. &c. No sort of fear for their subsistence, and their masters" certain care when they were no longer able to work.

They are now wanderers without a home, and without any protection forthe future, but that of their companions in mis- forture. Here then, is the welfare which misplaced philanthropy has procured for these wretches ! ! If the slaves of Marti- nique could become aware of the state of existence which their comrades lead in St. Lucia, and the other colonies, Ishould no longer fear their absconding--on the con- trary, I would award as apunishment, that théy should be sent to enjoy that “false li- berty, which has charms but for a ino- ment.”—--Ib

erxoa 'ro nu'rcn smrs !--The St. John Observer observes, that orders have been received by the Custom House officers at that port, to detain all Dutch ships that may enter the harbour. \Ve suppose a similar direction will be given here; and should aseizure take place, we shall claim it for the Museum of the Institute, for cer- tainly a Dutch ship in our waters would be a curiosity.—Ib.

o 'r I ‘ C E .. As it is the Subscriber’s intention to wind up his business this winter, he will sell off his present Stock, consisting of British and India Merchandize, Greceries and Spirits, on the lowest terms ever offered to the public.

All Persons indebted to him, will get no further notice, but their Accounts -will be put into his Attorney’s hands for recovery.

Wheat, Flour, and I‘otatoes. JOHN FULTON.

Jan. 15.

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perhaps, only 400 now exist- !' What ood .

unfortunate people regret the loss or their .

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