The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-14

with General Armstead appear to be anxious
for the settlement of the vexed question They
want to retain portion OF the country In Flo
rida, but say, if the Government orders other
wise, they will submit. Should the present re-
newed prospect of peace, under the auspices OF
General Armistead and the brave officers and
soldiers under his command, end IN the fulfil
ment of our wishes, we shall be rejofced. Gen
A. has been indefatigable in his exertions since
he took command of the Florida army, and if he
succeed in terminating the war, his country
will not be ngrateful.-.4tcr. Gazette.
PHnosopH.Y-Th. editor of the Boston Post
bears the defeat of his party like man. Hear
him:
eff you are doomed to be whipped, there is
satisfaction even in having it done so effectual-
ly, that there is no mistake about tive do not
like any of your half and half business-give us
decided triumph, or decided defeat"
TIDE WATER CANAL.-We authorised to
state, that this Canal will not only remain O.
pen as long as the Pennsylvania Canal above it,
but as much longer the season will permit, so
that wha tever produce may be stored at Column
bia, may have the latest opportunity sfbeing sent
to market.-.4meriedn
BRAHAM is dehghting crowded audiences at
Philadelphia. To judge of the power and me
lody of his voice, he might be supposed to have
numbered thirty years less than what have been
allotted him.
The Innis Settlement Temperance Society,
near Galena, ILL.,, was organized a year since by
one individual, who had been for several years
confirmed sot. 1t now contains about 100 mem
bers.
Flour was selling at Georgetown ON Monday
at S4.S74 barrel.
| At Rochester, n. Y, wheat has advanced to
| II cents per bushel.
The London Globe states that within the last
ten years, the Odd Fellows Society of that
city has distributed among its members and
other applicants for bounty e $780, 900.
The Wilhesbarre Herald states that the Goa
shipping from Hanover Basin from October
18th to November 5th, by the Wyoming Coal
Company, amounted TO 1850 tons
A suit for libel has been instituted by Mr..
James Cameron against the Editors of the Har-
risburg Chronicle.
The Hagerstown bank has declared dvi-
dend Of three per cent. on its capital for the
last six months.
The long continued gale which was encoun-
tered by the President, produced unusually high
tides all along the Atlantic coast.
|
| The people of Ioway determined, at late
election in that Territory, not to form State
government.
Thursday the 18th instant, has been appointed
by Gov. Woodbridge, of Michigan, as day of
thanksgiving in that State
FANNY ELssLER commenced an engagement
at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, on
Tuesday last.
Money is somewhat more in demand in New
York, although the Banks are still in want of
good paper.
Money matters have been easy at Richmond,
Va, for some weeks.
Farmers Bank stock sold at Richmond on
Tuesday at 99s.
Five feet seven inches water 10 the Canal at
Louisville on the 9Th.
Flour at Cincinnati on the 9th, 80 81 %
rs: Whiskey 49, 49,; Wheat 62cts.
Flour at Richmond on the 9th, S5; Wheat
ITO II5 cents.
Annapolis, Maryland. has popaiation Of
27s5.
Camden, New Jersey, contains population
az 72en