davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

BRAzIL.-The statistics Of the kingdom Of Bra
zil, in South America, remarks the N. c. Com
inercial Rullet n. show that one half of the for
eign importations into that country, is furnish
ed by Great Britain, while the proportion from
the United States is only about one twentieth.
So far as regards saubrity Ordinate and fertility
of soil, Brazil is REMARKABLY fine regisn. The
population Is rapidly on the increase, but many
years must elapse before manufactures can be
established to any considerable extent In the
meanwhile, that empire must depend for many
Of the luxuries and necessities OF life, upon the
industry and enterprise of foreign nations. The
trade of Brazil forms an important item in A
merican commerce, and should be carefully fos
tered by our government.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

MAGIsTRATE's DEcIsIoE.-In the trial OF
the small note cases before Justice schaffer, on
Saturday, that gentleman delivered the follow
ing written opinion, of the justice of which We
presume no one can entertain doubt
81 am of the opinion that if man gives pro-
missory notes, and in such light | view the
Issnes of the defendant-he cannot be allowed
the plea thatthey must be presentediR sums of
five dollars in order to evade the payment of
his issues of one dollar, there being NJ proof
adduced on trial that those issues were put in
circulation BY defendant invariably in sums Of
FIVE dollars. hold that every issue is separ-
ate contract, bearing on its face the evidence Of
the intention of the maker-and further l am
of the opinion that in the construction of con-
tract ofth kind under consideration, it ought
to be construed according to its sense and
meaning, as collected in the first place from
the terms used in it. which terms are them
selves TO be understood in the plain, ordinary
and popular sense, in which the one dollar is
sues were received by the public. Under
these considerations-I give judgment for Inc
plaintiffs
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

A DouBrrUL sroRY.-The New York Sun
ontains the particulars of most painful IT.
,or in relation to the abdicatiOn efsome fifteen
r twenty young wemen from that city within
he last two years. It is stated that they were
AIKEN to the coast of Africa, and sole to the IA
i've chief Negro slaves were received IN re-
arm; and in some cases as many as fifty slaves
we're exchanged fol- white girl These young
women, who were of abandoned character II Is
,tated, were enticed on board of SLAYER IN 'he
lisguise of a passenger vessel, under the rep
esentaticn tfat they were to be taken 10 Ma
sana. Once in the possession ofthe "retches
Who had deceived them by false representations
hev were taken to the coast Of Africa, and
old or exchanged for slaves, as above stated
We are inclined to look Upon the whole story
as plausible fabrication.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

ALL FOR GLoRY.-Since the invasion of AL
giers by the French, about ten years ago, up
wards of $4,000 French soldiers have been
slain. There are about 10000 soldiers in that
country, 10000 ofwhom are in hospitals. 1t
requires the sum of 100000 PEE week to pay
and support them.
The total receipts of the late Monument Fair,
at Boston, were s32,sS6 9s-total expenses, 81,
/ OIL 45;-nett proceeds, S3O,O35 SO.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01
DIED,

On SATURDAY, a5th instant, Mrs. SARAH BARGAR,
wife of Doctor Bargar
On Saturday morning, 98lh instant, Mrs. MARGARET
MARTIN, aged IL years, consort of Mr. John b. Marpn'
On Saturday, oSth instant, MARIA VIRGINIA,
daughter of Edward and Mary Ann Wells, aged 10
years, months and ID days
On Saturday, 2Sth instant, WALTER BALL, sen OF
the Rev. John and Sarah Rice, aged mouths
On Monday ed instant ut the residence OF her SON
n-law, Thomas J. Bowie, Esq, Mrs. ELIZABETH
DAVIS, relict of the late Thomas Davis, OF Montgo-
rnerY county, Md.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

A MouRNPUL CoIrclDENcE.-The wife a
David Green, engineer on he Persian, died at
St. Lsuis Or the 18th inst The body was pre-
,erved in the ezPsstation that the husband would
return in time see it inferred. On the 18th
instead OF tie husbands return, came the news
II his death.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

AN ATTEMPT TO ROB THE MAIL NEAR
PHILADELPHIA.-An attempt was made on
Saturday morning about o'clock, four miles
west ofthe Schuylkill Permanent Bridge, to rob
the United States Mail. 1t was the small mail
for Lancaster. Although the robbers succee-
ded in getting possession of the bag, it was
found next morning unopened.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

Charles R. King was on the 17th instant re-
chosen Senator Of the United States from the
State of Alabama for six years from the Sd day
of March nezt, when his present term of service
will expire
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

The GLENTwoRTH PAPEks.-The New
York American says that Saturday was the
last day on which the Grand Jury would be III
session, and adds in postscript, at half past
one o'clock, P. M;
"THE GRAND JuRy.-We just learn that the
Grand Jury have thrown out the bills against
GIentsoorth-it being proved that the chief wit
ness. Stevenson, was not worthy Of beliefon oath
His own near relatives testified to this.
II was understood that the Grand Jury still
had thunder consideration. whether they should
or not present the Recorder and the District
Attorney.
Half past 2 o'clock.
We lust hear that the Recorder has been
presented by the Grand Jury. They had moi
vet come into Court, however al O'Clock.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

The turn for repartee in the Irish Of all clas-
ses is proverbiaI. A gentleman, the other day
intending to be smart on some bricklayers, said
they were "Odd fellows" tNo, phase your
honor" reioined Pat, ''We are Hold Fellows"'
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

ALBANY AND WEST SToCKBRIDGE RAIL
RoAD.-We are happy to announce, says the
Albany Evening Journal, that three sections OF
this road IN the neighborhood Of this city, have
been vigorously commenced by the respective
contractors, and will be pushed to completion
without delay. The remaining sections will
certainly be commenced before the LIST of jan
uarvnext.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

luz-At meeting of the STANDING COMMITTEE
OF THE TIPPECANOH CLUBS OF THE CITY,
held ct ''Norh Bend /" Thursday Evening" the 18th
instant, the following resolutions were adopted;
WHEREAS, majority of the Tippecanoe Clubs OF the
civ baye determined to commemorate recent glOri
Gus triumph BY some public celebration,
Therefore, be it Resolved, That GRAND PROCESS
SION of the Wings of the city and state; snail take
MACE in Baltimore, on the SECOND THURSDAY of
december next, and that each Tppecanoe Club Of the
city be requested TO appoint committee of ive from
their respective Clubs, who, in conjunction win the
committee shall have full power 10 make all necessary
arrangements for the proposed celebration
Resolved, That the several Tppecanoe Clubs OF the
ctv be requested TO assemble mt their usual places OF
eeting before Tuesday evening next, and appoint
Committee of five, and that the said Committee Of five
from each Club, together with the Standing COMMITTEES
the Tippes anoe Clubs, meet at "North Bend" on
WEDNESDAY EVENING NEXT, the I'd of Deem
Der, at O'Clock.
SAML. MCCLELLAN, Chairman, pro. tenn.
THos. CARROLL, Secretary.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

COMPULSORY EDUCAT1oN.-InP Prussia, the pa
rent who keeps his child from school, between
the ages of seven and fourteen, is by law punish
able BY a fine Of Cd per week, or, if he refuses
to pay it, by imprisonment. This law IS strictly
enforced in sene of the towns.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01
PASSENGERS

In the packet ship ST. James, at New York rom Lon
don-Mrs, Ward, Dr. W. Valentine, Charles Sebor,
Miss HOW'LL. all of New York; Mr.. asd Mrs. Holman,
Mr. and Mrs PROCTOR of Londo and so in the storage.
In the ship Globe, at New York from Canton C
Reed and N Rogers, ofU Army
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

H They have all proceeded to the northward
with the exception of H. M. ships Druid, Voltage,
Hyacinth, Larne, Pylades, and H. =; Steamer
Madagascar, which are at present in the mouth
of the Canton river.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

LARGE STEAMBoArs.-The new steam
boat LOUISIANA, Captain Powell, says the N.
o. Bulletin, arrived yesterday from Louisville.
She is the largest river vessel in our port, being
72O tons by measurement, and is believed to be
able to bring from Vicksburg 1000 bales Of
cotton.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

There is society in Jacksonville, Illinois,
called the ARCHAEOLOGICAL Society" What
moral reform it is designed to effect we know
not. Something Of vital impoftancs to the com
munity, Judging from the title assumed.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

The British and Foreign Bible Society since
+ institution, thirty-six years ago, has issued
1908, $40 copies Of the Bible and Testament,
from the depot in London, exclusive Of $780,
176 copies issued by societies abroad.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

The National Intelligencer of yesterday states,
that Major General Maconb, who has been
quite indisposed for the last few days, is now
almost restored to his usual health.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

LAKE NAvIGATIos.-On the borders of the
great Lakes, the people are preparing for vigor-
ops action on the subject of harbors. The mat
ter will be urged upon the next Congress, for
the purpose of having pecuniary appropriations
made for their construction. For the want of
good harbsrs, navigation on Lake Michigan is
now nearly over for the season. Shipping mer-
chants have suffered so much in the loss of pro-
perry, and the privations so heavily felt by
seamen, that but few are prepared to encounter
them after October, Between the head Of Lake
Michigan ard Chicago, distance of $50 miles,
not single shelter or port ofany kind, presents
itself, where a steamboat or vessel may hnd
protection from the violence of the winds and
waves in the event of a storm.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

The Canal round the Falls at GAINESVILLE
Ohio, is so far completed, as to permit the wa
ter to be let in. On Friday, boat passed
through the guard lock at the upper end, and iRtS
the lock at the lower end of the embankment
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

A correspondent Of the New York Sun says
that the disiller .es ofthat city consume near
ly three times as much grain as the citizens do
of bread stufs.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

The trial of the young man charged with the
murder OF Professor Davis, at the University Of
Virginia, is to take place before the examining
Court Charlottesville next Monday.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

A SrB-TREAsuRER DEcAMPED. The Mobile
Journal says-The late Postmaster of New Or
leans has, according to the reports of the papers
of that city, started for Texas, both a defaulter
to Government and an absconding debtor to in
dividuals. He has carried of'considerable pro
perry with him, and his creditors have started
in pursuit, with hopes Of overtaking him HIS
name is Mcqueen.
The New Orleans Bulletin says-"We learn
that the Government is not the only sufferer
from the Swartwoutins of the late Post Master
of this city. Private individuals are taken in
for large amounts. Several creditors of the alb
sconding defaulter have started in hotpursait,
and some hopes are entertained of Overtalking
him before passing the borders of Texas.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01
cAs.EB OWEN

Is appointed an AGENT and IS authorised TO re
o.;ve subscriptions, and give receipts Tor sums
D.. ~, account of this paper.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01
COMMERCIAL RECORD
BALTIMORE MARKET.
NEW YORK MARKETs-NOv. %.

AsHFs-The season for receipts is drawing nPidly
to close and the stock OF Pots small and hut mode
rate Pearls; that ofhe former is about 1000 aud Of
he latter 1000 bbls. The Transactions this week have
been steady and those tina would sell have found ready
buyers at S. IS. Pearls the same price but not so
| active.
CorTON-The Great Western dates are four days Ia
ter The market in Liverpool was not quite as firz.
These advices have had influence here's on the con
trary, our market is little better. Prices are cent
above those Oflast weSk. This improvement has Sen
caused by the limited stock-aboui 1000 bales and de
nand for consumption. Our manufacturers, as il is
the close 1.-THE Canal navgauos have taken pretty
fresy, aud there has been some demand for exports;
sales follows
1900 Upland and Florida, STA lo3
500 Mobile ga IL
1900 New Orleans Ola II
Export from the LIST October last, G2,5G5
Same time last year, 60,6O7
Same time year before, 1886
FBouR-The last accounts from Liverpool afford no
prospectto shippers Our best brands would command
but little over So. There is consequently no demand
for exports to that quarter, and for home consumption
the inquiry is small The stock of Western is aecuu
ating; and it is believed will reach two hunred thou
sand barrels when the Canal closes. Common brands
go off slow at "a s7s Southern IS 25. Southern RE
50 37I; Corn Meal 80.
GRAiS.-Therc is a good deal of Western Wheat in
market, but mostly stored Holders decline pressing
on tie market at the present reduced rate. The MiA
ers taken about 5000 bushels at l0Oa loo cents
this is very low, but if forced, lower rates still would
have 10 be acceded TO- Rye has in about as fact
as it is wanted although the disers are now LAYING
in their stocks Prices have been very uniform at So
50 cents. Oats declining steady sales at 40 a 4
cents; jersey 80 "a cents; Southern % cents Barley
has arrived freely and prices have yielded sales at so
IS The receipts Corn have besA very great; oh
from the South, and new down the North River As il
the close of navigation, the dslers have come
into market for large stocks and full so 900 bushels
have been taken-od 52s, and new at As IS cents
which is decided fall,
PRovIsIoSs.-Beef is coming into market very fee
y. The number of beeves slaughtered is much srssa
than last year Prices have declined Sales of Prime
at 50 g.! Mess at S9t SO. The supplies OF Pork are
also large and stock accumu ting, and but little de-
mand, Sales of Mess at Sl3a Sl4; Prime at Sll!
ia. Lard dull; 81 10. cents Choice Butter is not
plenty; price IL l5 Poor and middng plenty
at 10 TO IA cents.
ToBACco--Our last weeks report was omitted,
which included sales of 300 hhds. Kentucky leaf at an
average of about cents; 100 hhds of which were re-
sold at prices unknown The sales this week have
been made in small parcels. The last arrival of PO-
reign remains unsod.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

n5-SECOND WARD TIPPECANOE CLUB
The following gentlemen were appointed to meet in
Convention, pursuant of resolution of the Standing
Committee Of the Tppecanoe Clubs, viz:
Major JAS. GRIEVES,
Capt. GEO. C. BAKER,
PETER LEARY,
JOHN EWlN,
@. RYAN. dec i
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01
Fran the .Neto York Herald Ertra-of
Steeldou
TMPORTANT FROM CHINA.

TEN DAYS LATER FROM CANTON
.ir7iuGl at Canton If admiral Elliot, ,Oitb the
rest of the British FIeetc-Blockade IF Can
Preparations on both Sides for Hfar-
State Of the Case
BY the arrival last night of the East India
ship Globe, Capt. Christopher, in lac days from
Canton, we have dates from that city down ia
the 4th of July last, being ten days later than
the last accounts received from that quarter.
The news from China continues to be highly
important to the civilized world.
Admiral Elliot, with the rest of the Anglo
Indian force, had arrived at Macao. The block
AIDE Of Canton was in full force at last-and the
Admiral and the rest of the fleet had proceeded
northward towards the islands of Formosa OIL
Chusan, or t. the Yellow Sea. The destina-
ton of the heet, or its plan of action seems not
to be exactly known at Macao. Some suppose
that they will take possession Of Chusan, an
island opposite the great emporium of Masking;
others that they will proceed to the Yellow Sea,
and attack PelSn, the capital itself. Whatever
plan Of action the British have adopted, there
seems to be no doubt Of the ultimate success, or
of the important events that may grow out OF
the expedition. The whole force of the Anglo
Indian empire, numbering population OF $780,
coo, 900, extending from the Indies to the Bur
mapoetra rivers, " ill be turned upon the Celes-
tial empire.
By Capt Christopher himself, we learn YER
ballv, that the Chinese were not in the least
alarmed at the force the British have brought
against them, and appeared to be indifferent at
the effects of the blockade. They may rather
like some change than otherwise. The general
opinion was that the blockade would be enforced
until some settlement could be effected either in
one or two years.
European discipline, steam power, military
experience, and every element of civilized art,
will unite in this movement II the Chinese are
dissatisfied with their government, we should
not De surprised if the English were to incite
a revolution in the provinces, and do as they did
in Hindostan, turn one province out upon the
other, and make them do the fighting, while they
benefited by the conflict
The next American vessels to sail from Ma
Goa, were the Mantle, the Panama, the Wash
ington, and Kosciusko, each of which will bring
US very important news. As the British Queen
from this port, and the Acadia from Boston, sail
tomorrow for England, we should not be sur
prised if they carried there the first intelligence
of the arrival of the British Admiral in the Chi
nese waters.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

's.sso e 5; Il: e s
w wsy Be- d SaEls Ri@si" with the
ctstaom q E IKE I romn,aod IF the army"
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01
MovENESrs OF THE CHINESE.



There remains no longer doubt as to the au-
thenticity of the Proclamation we published last
week, in which the Chinese offer rewards TO SOL
diers and the common Peop,e fer the taking and
destroying OF ships Of war and merchant vessels
for the taking or killing of En- ishmen. The
document has been seen here hung up in the Tsot-
ang's Office, and we have since heard from ma
tiyes that copies of the same document have been
sent to them by their friends in Canton. Mutila-
ted as the copy was from which the translation
in the Press was made, we never doubted its
being really the genuine production Of Governor
Lin We hear moreover that 500 men are dai-
ly expected to reinforce the garrison at the bar
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

EEFOlIRTH WARD,-There will be- meeting Of
the Fonrih Ward Tipp canse Club ON TUESDAY
EVENING, the lst of December, at O'Clock, az the
house of Mr. Daniel Seever, at the corner of Hllen
and Potter Streets for the purpose of appointing five
delegates 10 represent the ward in convention, to be
held at North Bend, on Wednesday evening, the "a
December 10 make arrangements for the proposed cele-
hration VIM p. COLE, President
M IN
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

{a3-THE GOVERNMENT OF THE HARRIS5,0, .,
ASSOCIATION, will meet at North Bend on oES .,
DAY EVENING, LIST December, at o'ciack. ~ y,
importance that every member OF the Soseih
should be punetual in his attendance
WILLIAM w. MCCLELLAN,
~ Secretary.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01
Half past 2 e'elock

The Legislature Of Virginia commences its
session to-day.
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

17-TIPPECANOE CLUB NO. 9-WIll meet at the
American Coffee House, Liberty street, on TUESDAY
EVENING, at u O'Clock, for the purpose of APP
pointing FIVE persons to act as the Committee Of
Arrangements for ,he proposed celebration on the 10th
of December Every voter of the ward is invited to be
present; and take part in making the celebration one
worthy of the glorious result OF the election of General
Harrison to the Presidency.
ALEX. SMITH, President.
IoHN W WOODS Secretary. dec /
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

dr3-ATTENTION, SEVENTH WARD-A meet
ing Of the Seventh Ward Tippecanoe Club will be held
on TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, at O'Clock, at
North Bend This meeting is called in compliance with
the request of the sStandiug Committee of the Inpeea-
noe Clubs - for the transaction Of important business
IL is hoped that every Harrison voter of the MosU-
MENTAL WARD will be punciull IN his attendance NJ
the time and place of meeting.
JOHN LEWIS, Jr. Cd Vice President. .
+ M;K,l DrycAN secretaries no 30
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

ahJ-SIXTH WARD TIPPECANOE CLUB AT
TENTION.-Evcry member of the Club and the Wings
of the ward generally requested TO attend an mpor-
meeting TO be held al Union Hall corner OF bait-
more street and Tripolet's alley, ON THIS Tuesday
EVENING, Dec. LIST, at 81 O'Clock, precisely. Wy or
der. DEC
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01
WILLIAM LUSBY, MERCHANT TAILOR

WILLIAM LUSBY, MERCHANT TAILOR,
No. South street, IS doors from Baltimore strest)
I'd ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the
~ public, that he has received by the late arrivals
handsome of goods together with ms toT
mer stock will make his assortment complete, which
he is prepared make up order in the most approx
ed style on the reasonable terms, and at the short
EST nece He returns his sincere thanks TO his TRENDS
and the public fo their liberal patronage and assures
them thai no exeon his part will be spared to give
aaneroI sa,;sG,efion nov 20 DAT
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

BALTIMORE LITERARY d. RELIGI-
u Gus MAGAZINE. No LXXII. for Deccm-
ber $780, issued this day. Subscriptions received and
single Numbers Sold by DAVID OWEN,
e n. Cav ST
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

AMERICAN BEEF SUGAR REFINING
AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
ATOTICE il hereby given, that in pursuance of the
" provisions of the Charter, an election for seven
Directors for the ensuing year Will be held UE5-
DAY. the list December next, between the hours OF ~
and ID O'Clock in the forenoon in the the ID
floor above the office of the Baltimore & Susquehanna
Rail Road Company, in Second street, in the city Of
Baltimore. BY order of The Commissioner.
November a. n28 sM&T
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

This is an original work. devoted to the advancement
of knowledge, Liberty, and Religion.
tits published in the city OF Baltimore ON the hrstday
of each mo nth II contains forty eight pages IN each
number-and is furnished TO subscribers at S250 per
annum if paid in advance, subscribing; or 50, ID
be paid within the year, which commences with
the No. for January
dl eOuIW
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-01

&ACFS SAIT-lOO0 sacks Ashton's Factory 6llea
= fine Salt; 1908 do Liverpool G. Alum
w SELLMAN & CROOK,
dl Corner OF South & Pratt streets.