Mobile daily commercial register and patriot., 1841-05-26
From the New Era.


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 From the New Era
 WsRMIsG PAYS TO HAvANA.-A specimsn of the ne0 Appointynents.-We had capital illustration, says the Philadelphia Spirit of the Times, of the ca paci'y of the corners in at the Custom House Sat ur,a,. One of the Deputy Inspectors was sent down to the brig Elizabeth, loading at Ir,alsd street wharf, for liasana, to note the delivery of several packages of goods ended to debcnture. Not know- ing exactly what to do, he applied to Capt. Gallagher of the brig, for information. The captain, being a wag, resolved to 'try conclus ions" the depu- t,, accordingly gave him deal of the most incom- prehensible intelligence.
 "''Come this way, Mir. Inspector" said Capt. G., with great gravity and deference, ''come this way. l show you the boxes, and tell you what 10 do with 'em'
 "You're jewel. capain," returned the other ''l',e only had my commission about twenty minutes and I'd be thankful if you'll just tell me what to write down this hit of paper'
 "You sec these boxes, marked and star.- We'll put them down shipped by Hanse Souercrout- zen--on specustion-for kamschatka, by way the Moro, Cuba, in the Island of Havana, on the Span ish Main. Be very particular"
 The Deputy, much excited by the novelty of his situation, wrote out this precious rignarole on the ot his hat, without suspicion, and then enqu red if they entitled to ''prevenure."
 "Debtature, you mean," said the captain, obsery ing that the green deputy didn't know the ropes ;- ''Oh, yes! they're entitled to two debentures and hali.' Be sure you have that down and add content unknorat Next take off the marks of these six pack ages-R. G. and diamond. Say they contain tw' dozen each of Smiths patent self heating warming pans, shipped by Mir. Smhh h,mself,-consgned t' the Governor's chief mandarian,-for the use of thu State,' and down went every word.
 s'IIow many prevent mean debentures-hav' they a right to Captain"
 ssOh! excuse me, I had forgot Why these things come under the head of public stores, you mus say they are entitled to four debenures and draw back" Here the Captain could scarcely keep hi countenance, but, making strong effort at composure gave his tobacco extra turn, and looked at thu brig.
 s'Is that all I'm to do, CaptainF'
 "Yes, believe that's all, ,''-and you'll find it enough too, thought the wag of tar! "No, stap here are three bacs of double-milled Whine, blankets; two of Scotch knit hose, and bo of gum elastic overshoes; but you needn be particu lar about them. Just note the number, and tell thu Collector not to trouble himself over them, l an not quite sure I can take them this time. Goo, morning, Mir. Inspector, see Pm wanted on board. I he Captain then made very polite bow and wen away. The Deputy returned the cOngee ,and express ed his gratude but liking the roguish leer of th Captains eye they parted, he went to Mir. Ohl' counting room ascertain whether his cerfca, was rightly filled up. The perusal of the documen from the fit of fun it brought upon hm, he pacific, the poor Deputy, who sorely galled by the hoax | gave him proper directions, and cautioned hI against sending warming pans and Whitney blanket: l tp Havana in future.