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Mobile register and journal., 1845-09-13
Review of the rIcbile Market.

CofToN-The receipts by boats, ferry and wagons
since this day week amount TO only 1876 bales add
ed to stock previously hand there having been no
pos leaves the stock port at the close of the week of
1912 bales against ASH last season. and 1859 same time in
1913.
The past week has been blank in regard to business
not single transaction having transpred in our market
and the discrepancy in the views of buyers and sellers
continues wide to hope for any immediate ameora.
Ion Whether buyers win advance holder, retrograde
from their present position, time alone determine
lheyare now 4 to Nc. per ID. apart In the absence of
Transactions criterion is afforded for asceraining prices
upon anything like correct basis. II may be remarked
however That holders generally asking GA07 cents
for middins (Which is considered MON cent
sion) while buyers aiege thai the limits of their
are not over Va cents. 1t will he perceived that there
is stock in port of 1900 bales of which probably two
thirds on sale The quality late receipts have fallen
off somewhat and stock comprises good proportion
of mid. grades, but nothing below
We have had additional particulars from the inte
ror respecting the crop which are sorry to see con
ues generally unfavorabe Considerable complaint is ma
king of much rain in countless while in others it
has not raned enough vitality to the oersbnq
plant. From Louisiana where the prospects heretofore
have been highly promising we have atiery some COM
plants of injury from wet weather, etc,
At the chief depos in the Interior cotton is coming in
freely the period OF the but generally stored for
rise in the rivers AT Montgomery receipts of past week
SAL bales-sock III bales. Prices 5s<GD67sc. At We
tumpka prices 6G6hc.
The steamer Caledonia arrived at Boston the ID inst
with Liverpool dates of the 18Th and avre of the 10th
nlt, particulars Of which in another column.
The receipts exports and stocks of the last year
tained in comparative statement In another column
are now complete excepting Florida and North Carolina
he
Mobile register and journal., 1845-09-13
HEALTH OF New Orleans.-The Board o(bealth

Health OF New Orleans.-The Board Of health
pearance of yellow fever in that city, and state that
"three cases, not doubtful have already been verified
one Of which ended in death" They add that 'srhere
is no room hope that the epidemic will not spread,
and When we look back TO former years, we observe
that whenever the yellow fever made its appearance
late in the season, it did not assume Il mild form.
The unacclmated, therefore, will do well 10 take all
proper precautions, and beg them be fully per-
shaded that the disease is not dreadful as fear and
ignorance has painted it; that If great number OF
persons become lis victims, the misfortune arises
less from The magnity Of the fever than from mat
lention TO the wholesome advice which is repeated
every year. almost always without ehect--and that
they strictly follow the subjoined nstructions:
! l. That The disease taken at the commencement,
ahc property treated, is easily cured in the great
sJoiy o' cases--consequenenily II IS necessary 10
call assistance the moment they feel the first synp-
tom. -.
2. Not to expose themselves either to the heat Of
the sun, or TO the fresh air of the night; not sleep
WIN Inc WINDOWS open; eat little, drink no strong
liquors, commit no excess Of any kind even abstain
enlirelY.-In this way safety may he assured"
The advice contained in this notice is entitled 10
careful attention, not alone in New Orleans Every
word Of ii should sink deep into the minds Of the
resident citizens of Mobile. Although the season is
advanced, and we have thus far enjoyed unexam.
pied freedom, from disease Of any kind and al
though it is true that alternate rain and sunshine
with the health.gving breezes from the south, have
, Tor some time past ministered to comfort while
they have served to purify the atmosphere, yet il
should be rec oeced that the Jrosts Of October,
our only security against malignant levers, are moi
ya-and that the pestiience which literally walkeil
IN darkness, may be upon vs. al an hour We know
rot,
Mobile register and journal., 1845-09-13

We take pleasure in giving place to the comm uni
cation of"A Virginian," indicating the Creoles of
fensocoa, from some characteristics imputed them
by correspondent ofths paper-though we know
not whether the attack ought be seriously regret
ed, 'nasmnch as it has been the occas ion of such
handsome and timely vndication.
So far as our observation has extended, not much
indeed beyond our own city, we have found the Gre
oles as class distinguished for their orderly deport-
ment-punctuaiity in dealing-charity and benevo-
ence; in short, by those qualities which constitute
good citizens. -..I
Our correspondent is incapable of intentional
wrong, and has doubtless been led to the expression
oil hasiy opinions from misrepresentation. We shall
send him copy of this paper, and we doub not that
he will treat the subject in becoming manner.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-09-13

EXciiA NaF-lThvre has been no phsngs deserving re
mark since report the rcquestls exceedingly limited
and chiefly heretofore f sight funds The Bank checks
on New York and New Orleans at our outside figures
State notes remain quoted very little doing Our
weeks table OF quotations for 30 and Is day bills was
properly corrected, prem being enormously substitute
ed for discount. See rates.
MISUNDERSTANDING going forward in cotton the brig
already reported as mp for New York still remains without
engagements and tits now probable will seek freight in
somesother line The only fall arrivals far sehoon
err from Philadelphia and from Boston, altho we are
in daily expectation of further arrivals At this season OF
the year however the passages usually tedious the
schooner from Boston making 10 days ana the Die
Alabama mot yet arrived being 80 days out Az nS
Liverpool dates there only vessel Jacob fenheip
| announred for this mort.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-09-13

The Jeffersonian Republican of New Orleans.
comes CALAMITY TO the rescue Of Gen. Gaines. Waiv-
ing the question ofmiitary etiquette to the rela
lions between Gen. Gaines command and that OF
Gen. Tay lor-a question with which we profess no
familiarity. think the Jefersonian makes Out
pretty strong showing of the necessity then appa.
rently existing for al immediate accession to Gen.
Taylor's force. We cheerfuy give Gen. Games the
benefit Of the article referred to.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-09-13

As the Senate, at the approsehing session of the
Legislature, has to select new presiding officer, we
take tie liberty of suggesting The Senator elect from
this county, Col. JosAPH SxAwKLL, as gentle
man well qualified by his talents and aliainmenls
for the duties of that office
Mobile register and journal., 1845-09-13

The late foreign arrival brings us the meapcbolv
intelligence oil The death of an old and valued cti.
zen OF Alabama, ALExAEDER PoPE. He died in
Liverpool, where branch of his house, "a. Pope &
Son, of this city) has been for several years eslab-
llshed, ON the l4t of August, in the 69h year of his
age.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-09-13
[Frbm the Journal OF Commercial
fRI1E FACTS AND FALSE ONES.

The United States store. ship Lexington sails lhls
morning with supplies for The squadron in the Guli
of Mexico. Lieut. Ellison is the commander, and
takes out draft Of men-sailors and marines. Inc
Lexington has been loaded and prepared Tor sea
with exceeding rapdy Mr.. Secretary Bancroft
has concentrated her officers; and they are here to
man. We hear no of excnses-the officers
of the Navy feel there is leader and they FOL
low
Thus Gar from the journal; now Tor the fAeTs
The commander has not yet arrived. only three
midshpmen are yet board, and il is generally I'M
derslood that the part dependent on the Secretary,
is a perfect failure The Secretary NAV he great
leader, but il is yet TO be found out-LCourler and
Enquirer.
Thus far from the Courier; now for the TRUE
aFACTs - the Lexington did sail on TUESDAY I;
Lieut. Ellison was 10 command Of her, and saled in
her and she only had her full and proper quota
Of officers but another also concentrated,
with their trunks and baggage ready to embark IN
case of failure of the others. 1t may therefore be
"eeneraly understood that our contemporaries at
tack ON the Secretary is Il sperfect failure" We
do not mean 10 be uncivil, but the case naturally
suggests The quotation Of "A celebrated stanza--
"But soon u wonder came TO light,
That proved the rogues they lied;
The man recovered from the bite,
The dog IL was that died
The truth is that the Secretary took his measures
with admirable forecast and he WAS ably seconded
by Capt. Strngham and Capt. Hudson, at the Navy
Yard.
MIR. Bancroft has introduced reform for which
he is entitled to the public thanks. When an olcer
receives order, he knows he must obey it
else be very civly but firmly put on iurough and
pay. The day Of frivolous excuses has gone by
bona fde strong case o justification, such as i'll
ness or other lrsly imperative reasons, alone now
induces officer to apply for release from orders
or gives him any chance Of applying with success.
Former Secretaries have complained OF the difficulty
OF getting set Of officers for any other than the
most Seeable service. There is no difficulty
Sea iurlough-to be not to be-that is the
question; and ii is marvellous witness the excel
lent effect already produced in the general spirit of
the service by this very simple formula to which Mr.
Bancroft has reduced the matter. SO much.-
News.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-09-13
ff'of the RegialsF end Journal
MOBILE WATER.

4 lEOKT STONY ABOUT A JET D kAV'
The people groan Enormous cost
Conveying 10 the dwelling.
The Fireinen curse, whene'er IT'S lost,
While hands and hearts are willing.
Yet wafer from the mountain bed
In iron pipes flows through,
And liquors rare at fountain head
Regale the precious few.
Committees go to view the works
From round the Mayors Court.
They see, then handle knives and forks,
But never make report.
The city, when she's somewhatill,
Her guardians gently rock her,
And keep reports all safe and still
In 'Dayy Jones' locker"
Mobile register and journal., 1845-09-13

FROM THE MOUNTAINS On yesterday the
Randor arrived and brought down ten or twelve mel
from the mountains, being part OF those in the EN-
ployment of Messrs. Pratte and Cabanne. The'
were under the direction Of Mr.. Vnuna, who hai
been for a considerable length of lime IN the noun
tains. The present has beena very favorable year
| foI obtaining robes and furs the winter was mild
and there was very little snow. The company had
collected about six hundred packs of buffalo robes
and quantity Of beaver; thev started from Fort
Laramie (the upper for) with fou, Mackinaw boats
and four hundred packs Of buffalo robes, and descen-
ded the Platte river about ninety miles, when the
water became so low that they were compelled to
abandon their voyage; they landed their peltries at
The Cedar Bluffs and SEM back the fort for wag
ons. Whilst there Col. Kearney with two hundred
and fifteen dragons arrived the 17th June. lie
sent out depulation to Sioux village 70 invite the
! Indians TO talk. The Sioux could not be found
he then went 10 Fort Pratte, Qhe lower fort) and
there had the Sioux Indians assembled, held talk
with them, and entered into agi cement, or treaty
it'll them regulate their conduct with the whites.
He at night fred his artillery, discharged bomb
and some rockets in the AR and surprised and as
toplshed the Indians exceedingly. At.
Col. Kearney intended TO go 10 the Chimney,
thence to the South pass, and from that point TO Fort
Wi liam, The Arkansas.
Whilst the traders were waiting at the Cedar
Bluffs $50 wagons Of Oregon eDigrants passed them
They had gotten along very well; The Pawnees had
shot few of their cattle, and caught few of their
men Struggling iroh camp, anu haa stripped them,
but did no further injury. .,.alt -Hf .al
On the--day Of June the traders started from the
Cedar Bugs towards Missouri with 10 wagons, 1913
pack of buffalo robes and packs Of beaver, and
came in rapidly without difficulty. They met with
no Indians, saw plenty of bulf,os, and came to the
mouth of the Kansas, 1855 miles, in 90 days. On a
part of the route they sratened for provisions
Mr. Cabanne, is behind on the Wapelo, which 10
aground When they left, there were So men at
Fort Platte, and 80 at Fort John.
In the Indian country they fell in with Antonio
Rubdoux, who had been trading with the Snakes
and Yuaws. He had with him 40 or 50 horses and
mules, and seven eight thousand dollars worth Of
peltres. He had been successful in trading with
the Indians; the Yutaws had once robbed his fort
when in the custody of some Spaniards, but they
were generally very friendly with him. He stopped
with his brother at SAINT Joseph.
Mr.. Viunei states that in December last the Bru
Ter Sioux raised a war party, went to the fords Of
Pattee, surprised Pawnee village Of l20 lodges,
killed 10 Of their warriors and squaws, and took
three warriors prisoners, burned the village, and
plundered the Pawnees of their beaver, horses and
corn. The Pawnees fed in great CONSERVATION, and
the Sioux returned home in irumph.-[St. Louis
New Era, 23d ut.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-09-13

NOBLE OLD SOLDIER LIVING IN DOVER,
N. H The Oldest survivor in The present catalogue
of Harvard University, rs DR.. Ezra Green, of Do
YER, N. H., says the Courier. He was born at NAL
den, Mass, June II, TAG, and graduated in 1765,
eighty years ago this summer. He joined the New
Hampshire regiment in the revolutionary army us ii
surgeon, in June, 1775 and continued till the Inst Of
December, l776. in :he meantime having gone by
the way Of North River 10 Montreal, and joined the
army its retreat before the enemy, they advan-
ced from Quebeck. In October, l777, he enlisted
surgeon board The Ranger, of eighteen guns,
Capt. Paul Jones. lie was board that vessel
when the attempt was made 10 capture the Earl OF
Selkirk, and in the action with the Drake. He re-
turned to America in the Ranger in October, IT'S,
under the command Of Captain Simpson. Jones re-
manned IN France.
In the spring of l779, he went on cruise with
Capt Simpson, in the Ranger, in company with the
Providence and Queen of France. These three
vessels e in with six brgs louded with salt, nnder
convoy ola brig Of fourteen guns. and took them all
and brought them into Portsmouth, N. II. after an
absence of three weeks. Shortly afterwards the
same vessel made another cruise. iell in with large
Jamaica fleet, ''honlc ward bound, y loaded with
sugar, logwood, Pimento, &C., and captured eight
ofthem, seven Of which they succeeded in getting
into the port Of Boston. As they approached the
harbor, the house tops were crowded with people,
alarmed ut the sight of ten large ships coming up,
supposing them to be a British fleet The next
year DR.. Green went out in a prIvaaer, and subse-
quently in a letter of Marque. He resides at
Dover, ninety years old on the 18th Of June last.
I Boston Bee. l.ag .,.tt
Mobile register and journal., 1845-09-13

The eastern mail came through yesterday bringing
The foreign letters and many pupers left behind The
preceding day. Excepting in IA commercial point Of
view the news by the Caledonia is barren orinterest
We give the substance of II however in another
column.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-09-13

Between go and 20 seamen arrived at Norfolk ON
the 29ih ull. from Philadelphia, and were immed-
ateIy transferred TO the Pennsylvania. From this
we would infer that that ship is about to DO fit
ted for sea- She carries 40 guns, which at the
usual average of 10 men to "A gun, would require a
crew of 400 men. She is most admirable vessel,
and her model so perfect that the water she seems
40 larger than 40 gun frigate. Ii is only when
you come alongside that her great length and height
are manifest. Little doubt is entertained that she
will prove very fast sailer.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-09-13

MELANcgoLY SUIcIDE.-Mr. Nathaniel Lam
son. of this city, 65 years Of age, long known here
as land broker. committed suicide at his boarding
place No. 366 Greenwich street, yesterday after
noon. lie was found about s O'Clock in the privy
lying upon his face in position indicating that he
had been upon his knees when he committed the IA
tai act. double barrelled pistol found by his
right side, with both barrels empty, and exploded
caps upon The nipples. Upon the seat small pow
der flask, paper OF small bullets, lot Of percussion
caps. and a wooden rs.mrod were found. He had
evidently discharged the pistol "A, his right temple
and died very soon after. He left no letter or any
thing to signify that he had previously contemplated
the fatal act, and no cause can be assigned by his
friends. His wife was in The house at the time Of
the occurrence bur was not aprized Of the affair for
sometime after tie body WAS discovered. He has a
married daughter residing at FIshkill, aud other
childrsp.-IN, q, Picyups,
Mobile register and journal., 1845-09-13

SOMEBODY sAYs.-''Some men think they are
sober because they iorswear ardent spirits. Many
people get fuddled with love, more get drunk with
vanity while passion trips up ones heels, and trans
forms him into beast. Reason is yonr only teto-
IA ller''
Mobile register and journal., 1845-09-13

PRICE, CURRENT.--Our letter. sheet Of this morn
ing containing an abstract Of the late foreign new
is ready for delivery at he office.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-09-13

LIVERPOOL, Aug lslh.-Since the departure of the
last steamer there has been good steady business do
ing in Cotton, without change in prices In the grades
below fair, while for this quality there has been her
more demand and prices quoted i'd per b. higher
The sales tof the week ending Sh inst. were 81 $50
baes-oi which $500 bales taken by specnla ors
and 800 for export and for the week ending 18th ins
Al $50 bales of which s4G0 spectators mud $500
for export and the American desc rpons sold were 1890
Upland a!54; fair al $3.50 Orleans at 347 fair 5:
and 1880 Alabama and Mobile 9an6t; fair 4c per h.
The sales Saturday the 10Th, were 5000 baes-to-
day the sales 1000 bnes, with quiet market Total
stock O36000 bales against 9s4 OOO being increase of
$4,000 bales Stock Of American Sl5 bales a2
746 600, excess of $4,000 bales
HAvRE, Aug. l5-Cotton-Want of activity continues
TO be the leading feature market the same aness
having predominated in the transactions throughout the
whole OF the week There would however seem to
be still disposition the part of spectators
forward freely for whenever there has been the m
vOurabe change in the weather which has at in
ervals, they have Immediately made their Appearance
but the general state of ii has been such as to deter them
from launching into extensive operations that they
have been again of very limited description. The de
mAnd from the trade has also been extremely moderate
owing 10 the further advance in Bread Stus and the fears
entertained of great damage done the crops the
from hand TO mouth but prices have nevertheless expe
rienced depreciation and the which had prevail
ed having ceased within the last three days it is
not improbable that confidence will he restored nd re-
vival shortly take place. The advces from the United
States, received by the packet ship Zurich have been an
ncpaed by those already in possession produc-
tive OF nothing peculiarly interesting and dali
ly looking for those To LIST inst by the via Eng
land The following were the sales effected from 18th to
Mobile register and journal., 1845-09-13

sept 4th.-The Cotton market was firm yesterday and
before the close about 100 bales sold.
Sept 5.-Cotion.-The demand is firm and prices have
an upward tendency. The transactions yesterday were
TO moderate extent, say $50 bales.
BOSTON, Sept. 3d,-Cotton-The mrrkei continues in
inmate Both buyers and sellers are waiting the arrival
OF the steamer, now daily expected from Liverpool
saes since our last $50 bales principally at oslo;
some good sold at &c. Exported since last Liver
pool, ASS bales.
Specie-The exports OF specie from New-York durn q,
the last eight months, amounts to nearly Two millions
dollars, viz:
Jan to Aug. 81 A5Gold s797 777-Sver, 81, 194 O58
same period In le44-God, S473963-sver 81, III 9e6
sumo period ia ls43-Gold S20 ,l39-siver, 1929 ,s36
Mobile register and journal., 1845-09-13

NJ HAVILAND, CLARK ~ CO., IMPORT
Ems AND WHOLESALE DEALERS in Drugs and Medicines
Surgical and Dental Instruments, Chemicals Pertumery
Brushes, Window Glass, Paints, Oils, Dye StufIs, &C.
.a Nos. As and AZ Water street-MOBlLE.
HAvILANn, KEEsE d Co, New-YOrk.
, HAvILAND, HARRAL d ALLEN, Charleston, s. @. PIG
HAvILANp, RIsLEy g. Co, Augusta, Ga. dec2 lcmo
pCHINA, Glass, Earthensyare and Gut
LERY-WHoLEsALE AND RETAIL--The subscriber ID
now receiving extensive of the above arti
ces \. hich he offers ut he lowest prices.
novl4 JAS. MASTERSON. Importer. "a WHter-st
Mobile register and journal., 1845-09-13

The State Of Aiabama- Washington County.
COUNTY COURT SITTING FOR ORPHANS BUsI
NESS IN VACATION, AUGUST 10, 1915.
Present and presiding, the Hon. Samuel s. Hons
ton. Judge Of said Court.
TUNIlIS DAY came Lawrence r.. Moore, late
Il guardian Of Catharne and Jas H. A. Sylvester
minor heirs Of Jas. II. Sylvester deceased, and filed
his account current a nd accompanying vouchers foI
"a fpal settlement of his said guardianship, and the
sa,ne having been seen aud examined by the Court
set for final hearing and allowance ut term o.
his Court, to he holden in and for said county at the
place for holding said Court, the fourteenth da,
of October next, 1915, when and where all person;
interested can attend and contest the same il the,
think proper. II is further ordered by the Cour!
that notice of said settlement be given by publishing
a copy Of this order ia the Mobile Register and
Journal, wspaper printed in the city Of Mobile
for three consecutive weeks previous to said settle
ment. - '.i II"
A true copy from the minutes. Attest:
sepl2 l96Mt II. J. Y. MOSS, Clerk.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-09-13

MESS, AUGUsT &c, 1916. ..
Present and presiding, the Hon. SamuelS Houston,
Judge of said Court. Is.-
FTNHIS DAY came Jas. Johnston, late Admins
IL traitor of the Estate OF Levin Hansworlh, by his
Attorney, and filed his account current and accompa-
nyng vouch for final settlement of his adminislra
ton, and the same having been and examined
by the Court, is set for final hearing and allowance
at IA term of this Court be holden in and for said
county at the place for holding said Court. on the
where all persons interested attend and contest
the II they think proper. 1t is further ordaed
by the Court that notice Of said settlement be given
by publishing copy of this order IN the Mobile Re-
gister and Journal, newspaper printed in the city
said settlement. ~ al-rf ot
A true copy from the minutes. Auest:l '
sept2 196tM Fl. J. Y. MOSS, Clerk.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-09-13

The steamer Cincinnati left Charleston the I'd
instant for Aransas Bay. tTexas,) with companies
A and l, Sd regiment United Suites artillery.