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a • lA. • fr..: . ' itt a. 40 • Vt. • P r • '1 DEC. EMB • FRIDAY • • • ICvmnErt 881 I;;; M i, • . r •,..„.. ...• • . • ,-- _ fr 1 . 17 :.! Sl SK 1• - • -.41.6 • , .. 0 PIM. I * En ti rPRICE SVENPEN€I2. ER 1, 1820. OFFICE OF ORDNANCE, Juiv 31, 1826. 7 17 /11 % PUBLIC are her'eby informed that , 11 ' 41 Y - seven PLATES. of the ORDNANCY. SURVEY .7;GREAT 1 1!turtuN, carried on under the Superintendence the l a t e Major -General WILLIAM NILTDC;E, LL.D. F.R. end A.S., are now; eomplete,..and that IMPRESSIONS front thrrn are on Sale at the ORDNANCE MAP OFFICE,In the Is t ) WER of LONDON, and also at WILLIAM FADEN'S, eog.rapher to ins Nlajestv, and Agent to the Board of Ord nance, at CHARING-C ROSS. THE COLONIES. and the low grounds from which the water has receded during the continned extreme drought of the season. It has been observed that the waters in the lakes and rivers have not been so low for several years past. Some of :the mill-streams in this district are almost dried up ; and few or none of them afford a sufficient supply of water to keep the mills constantly going. NIAGARA, OCT. whole of last month has been remarkably fine for the season ; so that the farmer has had no interruption in preparing , the land, and sowing the fall grain ; and no frosts to injure the latest crops. Fruit of all kinds is abundant, although there is not near so many apples as last year; the latest peaches are now fully ripe, and are in abundance. The very depressed state of the market for country pro duce still continues, which is all that the farmers have to complain of. MONTREAL, OCT. 7.—On Sunday last, the de tachmeitt of the Royal Engineers stationed at the Ottawa,under the command of Capt. Duveruel, arrived in town, having finished their stitnmer's operations in that quarter. ST. Joux's, N. B. S ept. 56. The Fire in Nova Seotia.—Since our last we ,have received corroborating accounts of an ex-, tepsive and calamitous fire, which has spread its ravages for nearly 100 miles in extent over the most fo.tile portion of the North and Western parts of NONA c.otia, from the neighbourhood. of Yarmouth to the county of Annapolis.—The Fire continued burning for the space of three days, and such was its intensity that the very potatoes were burnt in the earth ;—houses, barns, fences ; fields of grain, stock of all kinds, whole villages and settlements, fell a prey to the de vouring element, and not a vestige of vegetation or herbage- remains—several lives also are lost. ITALtrAx, Sepi.3o.—liis Excellency Sir James Kempt returned to town on Friday evening last, from Annapolis, Cornwallis, Horton, and Wind -sor. Near Mount Uniarke, we are sorry to state, his Excellency met with an 'accident which had like to have been productive of,very serious con sequences to him. He came in contact with a large hay-cart, going to'Windsor, the driver of which was asleep, and in attempting to pass it,' his gig was overthrown, but fortunately his Ex cellency received only some slight bruises by the fall. * officers, that these measures had no reference whatever to the British nation; in due regard of CANADA [From the Quebec Gasettes to the 19th of Oct.] EXPLORING EXPEDITION. (From the Detroit 6ozette, Sept.ls.) Last Friday evenink Governor Cass arrived here from Chicago, accompanied by Lieutenant M'Kay, and Mr. R. A. Forsyth, both of whom belonged to the expedition— , -all in good health.. We understand that the objects of the expe dition have been successfully accomplished. The party has traversed 4000 miles of this frontier since the last of May. Their route was from place tbis to Michilimackinac, and to the Sault of St. Mary's, where a treaty was concluded with the Chippawas, for the cession of a tract of land, with a view to the establishment of a military Thrse PLATES contain the Counties of Dent, Essex' • Stt`seX , Hiinisi Doi-set, Devon, and Cornwall, and proper-. V, "us of Somerset, Stirrey, Pembroke, Cardigan, Carmarthen, 914 u ) Prgatt, WiltsAlerks;Mishilesex, Suffolk, Hertford, and Part IX, containing nearly the whole of Pembrokeshire, " n iunsof the adjaientcounliy, was published on the is- of A tliost, 1819, and as the Work is still in progress, a=-• , t"rdin g to the orig,inal.Design of :giving . a complete Map of n • ,7 1-- e!' Piritain. upon a Scaleof one inch to a Mile. the -, ""Gott of the flitotepirtß will follow as fast as toe na ture " a Work will adtuit, without - increasing the 'if, .141 Expense., °rltlenieti wishing to procure a Map of the Country sur 11:4"ing th e i r own habitations, may, by application to Mr. I\ KER., at the Ordnance Map Mee (where an Index Map *ill die shewn) si.lect any sheets they pioe,, for that purpose. A li Lett ers on this s ubj ect, a dd resse d to M r . Baker.,Baker.,under It °° " e r to the Stcretaty of the Boar&of Ordnance, Pall Mall,, h e ntumediately attended to. post. Thence .they coasted the southern shore of Lake Superior to the Fond du Lac, ascended the St. Louis river to one of its sources, and de scended` a small tributary'stream of Sandy LakZ to the Mississipi. They then ascended this latter river to the upper Red Cedar Lake, which may be considered as the principal source of the Mis sissippi, and which is the reservoir where the small streams forming that river unite.—From this lake they descended between 13 and 1400 miles to Prairie da Chien, passing by the post of St. Peter's on the route. They then• navigated the Ouisconsin to the Portage, entered the Fox River, and descended it to Green Bay.—Then the party separated in order to obtain a correct topographical sketch of Lake Michigan. Some of them coasted the northern shore to Alichili- By Order of the Board, R„ H. CREW, Sec; ATLAS ASSURANCE COMPANY. nockinac, and the others took the route by Chicago. From this point they will traverse the eastern shore of the Lake Michilimackinac, and may be expected'here in about a week.. Governor Cass returned from Chicago by. land. A correct to: pographical delineation of this extensive fron tier may ilow'be expected from the accurate ob servations of Captain Douglass, who is "fully .com petent to perfoxm the task. We have hereto fore remained in ignorance upon this- subject, and very little has been added, to the stock of geographical. knowledge, since the French pos sessed the country. We understand that all the existing maps are found to be very erroneous. The character, numbers, situation and feelings of the Indians in those remote regions have •been fully explored, and -we trust that much valuable information upon these subjects will be commu nicated to the Government and to the public. LIFE DEPARTMENT. P ERS 0N S assured for the whole term of Life; sty >mill hav e an. additiott made to their Policies evervt, e i ntli Year, on the principle so beneficially practised tiit Th,:i r at the Equitable Assurance Ottiee ; or the amount, of i ',7 o t may be applied in reductioq of the future paymeutti t l.oliciesnjay also be eficted-fcir . the whole term ofLife, on aPan eculiar to this yearshby the Premitun is pay-. for p a fixed number o only. FIRE DEPARTMENT. v! :(p - dici es f or 3001. and upwards, wilt be e ntitled, under the ►of Assurance practised by this Office, to participate h as ;! h " surpl us Premiums every fifths year, provided no claim "0 made for loss. "Posals fully explanatory of the principles and rates of " 113 pany may be had - at the principal (Nice in Cheapside, Lou d 4l t. and of the several Agents in the Country. HENRY DESIIDROWIH, Jun. Secretary. C hea - pAde London, Nov. 2;2, iti2i . • To . . , • SOLICITORS BANKERS . ; AND OTHERS IN THE ~ „:.... COUNTRY - . . ._ . 4 .., .'e ntlemen w h o are j4' . ng t o act as—Agents for the Atlas RPuce Coen an are tcoested to address their application I ‘ , 4 l u e Secretary, at the Bice . in Cheapside, accompanied ........: _ 4 reference to persons in London. ' FOR BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, .Tllll CUTTER ALDBRO -39 . Tons per Register, completely re-built, from the Keel to Gunwale, of the best.En , Jish *I PAv. 'Oak, in Cnrling and Co.'s Dock, in tal9 ; t clipper-fastened, sails fast, is fitted in a er ! ' ranilsotne manner for a Pleasure Ya9lit ; and, as far as slieets com f or t and convenience, superior to any Vessel of, size in England; is admirably adapted for a Drogher, he 1, N 4 well foun excellent stores as to quire o co o liperjng, to d sen in d her immediately to the re West Indies. nothing lyin •in e Cit canal In v • etitories t a h nd Particulars of CURLING and DOMETT, ( leorge-yard, Lombard-street. • . 'Or MADRAS' atteitE . . NCiAI.,, •_ with Illicit). to call at. ' MrtDEIRA; - Warranted to Sail in all December, r The remarkably fine SHIP LADY LUSHINGTON, ALEXANDER scow, "on Commander,. lying in the City . Canal. Bur their 650 tons. This Sbip was built and fitted up for the List India Trade ; has very AeconimodoionS • for Passengers, and carries a Freight or Passage, apply to G. H. GIB, , 11 ONS, 42, St. Zara Axe t or to CURLING and DOME! 10, George ,' Lumbard-streets Warranted to Sail on or 'before Ist Janttarv, I s'2l , having the greater part' of ber Cargo engaged, • - FOR MADRAS AND BENGAL, • THE Fine New Coppered Teak ot 4,- SHIP MOFFATT,. THOMAS W. ALDHAM, 7,_, / %* , C•numander. Burtheri 750 tons. Lying in th e . 1 City. Canal. Ha 2 very superior Accornmuda '','•''''!!•--•:: Lions for Passengers; for which, or for Freight, fe e - apply to the Commander , at 4 heJerusa l em C of- House or to BUCKLES, BAGSTF,A, and BUCHANAN, *l 4 , Nlark-la n e . 1 , e. .. - °th Octo b er, 18i0 : • :,. ~ . _ ........ SETTLER. intending to proceed, °to VAN DIIMAN'S LAND' and N}W SOtttli 7,4 WALES, are respectfull informed,' itiatifie J"‘, fine urst claim SHIP GRACE; Of' 2,50 tans; ° LETHERIDGK, Commander, will sail e.arly.in December. - Shp has fine hejgbtl, bot 4 , l ^en Decks, and excellent'ACcomodations for both Cabin a r .i ur _mee rage yissen g ers.. She is lyiny. in the.,..L0nd..)4 Docit.l -Freight or'Passage, apply,,tu BUt',KLES, BAGSTER , m P.VVIIANAN, 33, Mark-lane. tOUNTRY . SIIOPKEE' PUS and. FAMr-: fi t , LIES are .infornted by JOHN BISHOP iw :Y bar e ON SALE in. their 'SALOON liehiti a tl the Shop,: 101' tICCADILLY, next door to the White Beati London "'nett Of : Pocket Handkerchiefs, Roinolls, and Shawls, commencing at Is. per dozen. 000 Dozen Men's and Wonien's.Cotton; Worsitqi, and Lamb% Wool Hose. and Socks , comMencing at 4s per dozen.. 48 ~PieVes of Sib, and 6-4ths, Cambric Muslin, coinmencing•at 6d. per yard, 60 0 Pieces Of Welch and other Elaunels, commencing at 130 Exce 11-. Per yard. " llent Gini , liam Umbrellas, Brass and Plated mount e... each. Also a J o b L o t of :Scotch, Holland,,and other Tapes, Bind containing, 164,600 Pieces, froni 2s. per piece. if'„'"), the most astonishing cheap collection of Gentlemen's, and Childrens Boots and Shoes of the very best and ' (as well as common but strong) make, commencing 1 s• per pair. ‘1 t be Stock of a Milliner, consistg - o the s tst fa id•i9us Of Muslin Caps, Tuckers, Frills, in and f Turban Caps, • pi 8d each upwards, all made of the most superior Book, .!iccon e t, and Cambric hluslinsi. - Antlthe Portrait i-f her Majesty' Queen Caroline, the best e Yer yet engraved upon Cloth, at 10d. each. • Also,, on consignrneht, a'ron weight - of fine Ginger, at Rd. lb. in any quantity; upwards of a thousand barrels of tlcelletit. Mustard, in casks Of Ob. "each at ad. per lb. • With a variety of other Articles, all at prkes well worth t he attentitm of Dealers or 'Families residing even in the lakOst remote parts of the . Kingdom. We learn that the Indians are peaceable, but that the effect of the immense distribution of pre- seats to them by the British Authorities at Mal den, and . at Drummond'i Island, has been evi dent upon their wishes and' feelings through the whole route. Upon the establishments - of our posts, and the judicious distribution of our small military force must we rely, and not upon the disposition of the Indians.--The important points of the country are now almostall occupied by our troops, and these points have been selected with great judgment. It is thought by the party, that the erection of a military work at the Sault, is essential to our security it t 'that quarter. It is . the key of Lake Superior; and the Indians in its vicinity are more disaffected than any others up on the route., Their daily intercourse with Drum mond's Island, leaves us no reason to doubt what are the - means by which their feelings are excited and continued. The importance of this site, in a mili tary point of view, has not escaped the observa tion of Mr. Calhoun, and it was for this purpose that a treaty was directed to be held.—The re port which ,he made "to the House of Represen tatives in January last, contains his views upon the subject. We cannot but hope 'that , no - redaction will, be Made in the, ranks 6 - f the army. It'is by physi cal force alone, and by a proper display of it; that we must expect to keep nithin reasonable bounds, the ardent, restless, and discontented savages, by whom this whole countryis filled and surrounded. Few persons living at a distance, are aware of the means Which are used, and thoSe successfully used by the 'British Agents, to embitter-the minds Of the Indians and preserve such an influence over then; as will ensure their ce-operatiOn, in the event of any farther diffical ties': A post at the ,FOnd du Lac, will, 'before long, be necessary, anctit is now prOper that one shoulif be established at the portage between the Fox and Ouisconsin. Rivers.. Mr. SchOOlcraf has examined the 'geologica structure of the country, andlas explored, as far as practicable, its mineralogical treasures. We are happy to learn, that this department could not have been confined to one more able or zealous to effect the objects - connected with. it. Exten sive collections, illustrating, the natural history of. the country, have been made, and will add' to the common stock of American science. We Underitand:that copper, iron and lead are very abundant through the whole country, and that the great mass of copper upon the Outona gan river has been fully, examined. Upon : this. as well as upon other subjects, we hope we shall, in a few days, be able to communicate more de tailed information. Kingston, (U. C.) Sept. 29.—Died, suddenly, oh Sunday night last, William Mitchell,• Esq. of this place, aged 3; years. His death was occasioned by the rupture of a blood vessel on the brain. _ KINGSTON ) (U. C.) OCT. 6.—We. regret to hear' of the prevalence of the ague and fever 'throughout the Province. This unusual'degree of sickness - is, we believe, attributed, by proles , sional Jnen, to the miasma arising from marshes A letter, dated Clare, Sept. 16, describes the sufferings of the people in that township as ex tremely great-25 inhabited houses, 30 barns, tilled with grain and provender, a great many head of cattle; sheep and hogs, were entirely con sumed ; the farms laid open to waste—and 30 families of industrious farmers, (nearly 200 per sons) rendered completely wretched and desti tute. LORD ERESFORD. CONTINUATION .OF CORRESPONHENCE WITH HIS LORDSHIP, WHILST IN Tli3 TAGUS, FIIOM 0 AMIGO DO POVO. • Whilst these things (see our Paper of yester day) were passing on board The p Vengeur, a dreadful noise spread througli . the streets of Lis bon, similar to a subterraneous thunder, alWays the precursor of destruction, and this popular oscillation gave rise to apprehensions of the most fatal consequences. The people assembled in parties, and asked each other whether it was true that Lard Beresford had arrived ? The most prudent blamed his daringness, and trembled at the popular, inquietude. The people, hitherto dumb, not knowing how to disguise their feelings, broke out in terrible threats ; the soldiers shew ed themselves uneasy, and every thing threatened a general convulsion. Of the whole of this, the Government was duly informed by frequent re ports; they took the whole into consideration, and adopted the most prudent, and at the same time the most vigorous measures, in' order to avoid any melancholy event that might take place. In the mean time Lord Beres ford, being urip7 able to gain any ground with his'answeri Co the Inspector or - Captain of the Port, whose orders were clear and express, addressed.-himself to the Government'. lie requested to be allowed to converse with his friends, and nominate two' to arrange his affairs in _Portugal ; adding, that as he had brought with him an Esitgliqh surgeon, Who attended him, the latter' sometimes wished to go on share, • where he was desirous - of re siding after his Lordship's departure ; -and that as he had also with him some Portuguese servants they wished, to go on shore, and afterwards re turn to his service , or, settle their accounts in order to remain in their native country. The Government answered, that free communica tions with the shore were absolutely refused - him, as this was requisite in consequence of the state of fermentation in which the people were; that the English 'surgeon might remain 'in Portugal; as, well as all other British, as these measures Merely related to the person of Lord Beresford, and arose out of the exigence of circumstances, but that when once landed from the man of war, he should not be permitted to return on board—that the Portu guese servants should be allowed to land, but on an express declaration that they would not go on board again—that for the domestic affairt of li k ord Beresford, a person, who, on being au thorised by the Covernment, should go on board to tteat with him, but always come and go by the .Man of war landing place. A-t the same time, it was again signified,- to Capt. Maitland ; and 'to the whole of the British truth it being necessary to acknowledge, that the said Captain had- always' conducted himself with frankness and 'good faith, and that Lord Beresford himself, after his first expostulations, which were frustrated, afterwards conducted. himself with moderation, and even with a certain degree of dignity; it being necessary further to declare, that every thing is Apocryphal that on . this subject has been rumoured in Lisbon. The Government,.in the mean time, was net off its guard ; the shores were completely ob served ; and so much did some persons- take this affair to heart, and watched Lord Beresford so near, that the Government received frequent re ports of his smallest actions and words. As reasons of state and policy required that these measures should not be made public, the. agitation of the Lisbon people was increased. It was reported his -Lordship bad landed privately. Some *ere of opinion, ,that it - be proper iMmediately to march and attack his - dwelling, and put an end to him and all his fa.vou rites. Others, deemed more moderate, wished to lay a reinonstance before the OoVernMent, to demand that his LortViip should . .either .be instantly expelled, Or arrested and tried,' offer ing themselVes to - Undertake the arFest;lrinlihei . Added; that in- case of resistance, the. Vengeur should be set on fire. To the Editor of this Journal Portuguese addressed themselVes, ini prudent, indeed, but they are loyal, and on their lives and property the Government may rely, telling him, that in - consequence of his, knoWn lard to, the Constitution, they had selected him to draw up the remonstrance to the- Government, • which they wished him to do instantly; as they would get it signed by thousands of persons. He dissuaded them, as well as he was able, and she Wed: them that it was impolitic, and even an act of insubordination, to dictate measures to the Government. The remonstrance Was not made ; but .still the popular commotion increased every instant. It was then; that the Government tOok its last resolution.--They caused it to, .be Intimated to Lord Beresford, that ,in consequence 'of.. the itt• quietude in which the people were, .:they could no longer `permit his stay in the . port, -because every moment they feare&.some.2terrible com motion, the consequence's of whicle:Would. be very fatal; Wherefore, if the V;:engeur - or The packet Arabella could not, for. any .reason„go out, the - Government would prepare a vesseli-- for in twenty-four hours Lord Beresford should peremptorily quit the port. This news was spread confusedly'through Lisbon, :and the peo ple trusted to the Government and became more calm. It was evident that the communication of Lord Beresford with the shore being prohibited, as this was a measure whiCh a whole city required, as well as the whole nation, it was done, through consideration to.he. British People andloGovern , rnent; and even his Lerdship, whose person the Government - did not wish to see ill 'treated, as it was to be feared that his life, as well,pos'sibly as those of all the British resident thil: city, would 'have been greatly endangered; 1141 . 1 e peu ple discovered:that the Government : ba.d relaxed._ This prohibition comprehended the BritiSh . Offi cers residing in 'Partugal under the orders of- the: Government. Four British Officers' considered they. could' outstep these boundS, and went on board to visit hi& Lordship: AS soonas the Go vernment waa informed of this, an order- was sent .to them instantly to quit Portugal. Two .of them. left in company with- his'Lordship ; the other two requested a few days longer, and as the mo tives they alleged were just,,it was granted.. them, but they must quit Portital, Ili;: Lordship eventually left 'the port in the packet Arabella ; and thus ended an affair with Moderation and; dignity, which, if it had nqt been Tor the Vigi lance, firmness, and prudence of the Ge'verntnent; would have been fatal to-his Lordship, .perhaps to ally the British, and Vroduced incalculable -•- • . . evils. NATunAt Cuniosrrits.—M. LALAITDE, a. die anguished Naturalist, who was commissioned by. the. French-`Government to make researches in the interior of Africa, arrived at Bourdeaux on.. board 'the Royal-.'ship the Panther,_ the 3d in stant, after an ,ahsence of two years.' lie. has; brought with him a Valuable collection of objedts,, of the animal, vegetable, and mineraLiingdoms.; amongst the. former is the skeleton, elan en ormous• Hippopataninsy -which, after a. periloul• combat, lie succeeded 'in killing and dissecting. A. Paris Journal giyes. the details of his fearful) encounter with the animal, and adds Gies t O praise is due to the English for their hospitablei and generous conduct towards him. Their Ho nourable Commander favoured him in every:Way in his power. Hunting 'the Hippopotamus is , prohibited under severe' penalties.; but this. in terdiction was dispensed•with in favoml of the. French Naturalist ; they aided him. in every thing calculated to insure its SUCOP3S, without; however, concealing from him that. they thought successlmpossible. When, contrary to, all ex pectation, he had:succeeded, the. English cordial lyrejoiced, and loaded, the fortunate hunter with the most sincere' , *congratulations.. It is. pleasing thus to seethe love of science unite, ashy farn;ly' .ties i all civilized! people. • It•is.consolatory, and , gives a better idea orhume4.kinds".. Ti,; , total Jlurnber.of „Schools in s6.4land:of all IdescriptionS is 3,556, in Whicii:ieefaughl - 176,803 children. .4t . • 1 " ). ,eso 'O rr to . di iic,**r* r afte( of ei • iv bf inseft