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Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26
Inlprovements.

This is stirring age; and we live in a stir
ring town. II is an active, noisy age, and our
city is rapidly, we had almost said, sneOmtortG-
by progressive. All around and above us is a
racket of hammers, saws, planes, trowels, and
all the Internal machines invented for quiet
peoples annoyance. They have involved us in
such q state of confusion that we don't rightly
know what II is all about, but have an indistinct
impression that they are trying to pull the house
down,or carry itOf,or perform some such exploit.
Property seems 10 be as shifting as the bottom
Of the Missouri river; we had scarcely got com
fOrably fixed in our present office, when
QgARLEs & caldwell bought the whole house
and loi, intending tOopen mammoth assortment
Of stoves and tin ware. The end will proba-
bly, be that we must move somewhere else
but there srs two clothing stores; fancy boot
and shoe sore; large dry-goOds store; and We
don't know how many more business establish
ments, besides many families-all coming here
in the spring. Of course we must all have dwell
ling houses and business stands. Capt. A. S.
RoBARps and others, we understand, intend bull
ding, for rent, in the spring and we hope the
demand for houses will be applied. At pres
snt, there appears TO be several applicants for
yvsry hoise that csu be rented u
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26
Mr. Laurence % lord Granpillc.
Legation Of the United States, I

Legation oil The United STATES,
January 10, 1852. (
The Undersigned, Envoy Extraordinary, and Minis.
ter Pehpotenary Of the United States has the honor
TO acknowledge the receipt of the note which Earl Gram
vile, her Majesy's Principal Secretary Of State for
Foreign Affairs, addressed him on the 10Th of January
on the subject OF the course of the commander Of the
British soop "Express" towards the "PrometheusS
The undersigned is gratifed at the promptness with
which her Msjesty's Government has disavoSed tbi,
act, after receiving the report OF the transaction from
the Admiral commanding on the station; and he doubts
net that the apology offered for Il will be received by
the Government OF the United States in the same spirit
which has dictated il on The part Of her Majestys Cow
ernmut .....
The undersigned hopes that the question under mcgee
ation alluded TO in Lord Granville's note, out of
which the iculty grew, may be speedily settled, and
that hereafter there nay be Of msunderstand-
ing between the Government of the United States and
her MaJesty's Government, eherI in CentraIl Amer
lea any other part Of the world
The undersigned renews to Earl Granville the assur-
ance Of his most distinguished consideration.
| ABBOTT LAWRENCE.
Earl Granville, &C., &c.,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26
Lord Granville 10 Mr.. Laurence.
FoREIGN OFFICE, January 10 le

FoREIG On OFFICE, January To- 1852.
The undersigned, her Britannia Maiesty's
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, has iLe
nonor to acquaint Mr.. Abbott Lawrence, Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary
from the United States of America, that her
Malesty's Government have just received from
.ne wee Admiral, commanding her Maiesty's
Naval Forces in the West Indies a report mon
She subject OF the ''Prometheus," which is to the
Following effect: That on arriving at st. Thomas
'he ADMIRAL received dispatch from the com
manaer OF Her Majesty's sloop Express, -
S S Ihat' on the requisition of Mr. James
Green her .hajesty's Consul at Greytown. who
is also principal officer of the Mosquito Go
nennhell at That place, he had by force COM
peileu me American steamship "Prometbeusn
TO pay the port dues demanded of her bv Tho
authorities of Greytown. "'
r, 10 this despatch Vice Admiral Sir Geor,.o
seymour had Immediately replied by sayiSSo
.lat neither he, nor to his knowledge her IE77
leSty Consul had received any orders 10 aIIo,v
hef 'hYesty's ships to be employed in sueb SER
Vice. or IN enforcing the fiscal regulations Of
Inosqullo; the sole object of the presence op
e SHIPS OF war at Greytown being 10 ia.
iehu the town and inhabitants from aggressive
attempts TO deprive the Mosquito Government of
r. essioh' pending settlement by negotiation
u the question relative to its future 9nsitinn
S " George Seymour had further exnyessIy rOr
o e''; the commander of the "Expres," from
i@a employing force to compel the lew Of dr.
l'e Ti Tor the mosquito Government. ''''
80. tne undersigned has now 10 state To- Mr. An
Do.I Lawrence, for the information Of his 70
'Vrllneht THAT her Majesty's Government fniIv
lPP'oVe OF the Vice AGmiraI's conduct in ~ !,
~ and that they eptisely disaoW Ihe a.,
y =, violence committed by the COMMANDER Of tSe
Express and also the requisition from her
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26
Mr.. Webster 10 III. Laurence.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WaSbinofon nrao,.l. q IoEY

Washington, December 3, 1851.
DIR: transmit copy of letter Of yester-
day and OF the papers therein referred to, adj
dressed to this Department by Mr.. Josenb L
White, as counsel of the American Atlantic .nd
Pacific Ship Canal Company, from which it an
pears thaI when the steamship Prometheus, be-
longing to that company, was under WEIGH nj
San Juan del Norte for the purpose of MAKING
her last voyage from thence to New York, the
city authorities of San Juan boarded her with :
police force and served process attachment ON
the snip and captain for one hundred and tv on
ty-three dollars, claimed by those authorize, as
port dues, which the captain refused to nav
ThereupOn, the English brig-of-war Esq., ~
lying IN the harbor, Immediately cot under
weigh, made SAIL Tor the steamer, and. when
within quarter of mile of her, fired a ro,rd
shot over her forecastle, and few minutes af-
forwards another shot over her stern. which
passed so near that the force of the bali was dis
unctly telt by several persons I'm board Tho
captain OF the steamer then sent boat on bo,rS
lhe orlg TO inquire the cause of the firing. The
captain OF the brig replied that il was 10 nrotac,
Inc authorities Of Greytown in their demanJs.
mat II the steamer did not Immediately anchor
ne would IRE bomb-shell into her; and he or
iereu nls guns TO be loaded with grape and can
ster shoti The steamer then proce eded 10 the
anchorage and anchored. The bria anchored very
near the steamer, sent boat on board m. Iattsy
WIN orders that the fires should be extir,,'ssS
- ana TO sag laat an otticer would be sent to
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26

PnEAcHER Ar 4HE CaRIsrIAS CHuRoR.--A
paper has been circulated to obtain subscriptions
for the purpose Of raising salary Of seven hun
dred dollars, to retain Elder Mosrs LAIRD as a
permanent minister in the Christian Church Of
this city. The amount win be doubtless made
up. Mr.. LAIRD has received fine education
and is understood to. be an able preacher.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26

Another Democratic paper is to be started in
Bloomington; Macon Co.. Mo. The editor Of
the Gazette (DOmocratic) says his paper has
been in operation there about two years; he be-
lieves he has friends enough to sustain it; he
wants no more fingers in the Democratic pie in
Eat regien, ard IL another .sspez ehoulS be staI
ted there, it is his opinion there will be wdr.--
The new press is to be published by Fox,
Buchanan s. Co., and is denounced by the edi-
tor of the Gazette as an attempt to break his
paper down.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26

We offer to single subscribers, copy of Sar-
sain's Magazine and one Of this paper one wear
Tor three doisrs--just the subscription D, ice of
the former alone Ary ppc-so,.os Of iais CITY
paying or RENTING to US during the months Of
March, April or May, the sum of fifteen dollars.
with the names of FIVE nesc subscribers, can have
forwarded as he may direct, FIVE copies Of Sar-
sGin's Margarine, and five Of The Journal and
Union, besides copy of "Sartain," one year
for himself, gratis. These offers we are enabled
to make BY liberal arrangement with the pub
Usher of that Magazine, with a view to ex-
tending our subscription list. Subscriptions for
single subscribers or clubs viii receive no at
tentlon, unless accompanied by the money.
Sartain's Magazine is the best publication of
the kind iE ihs United States: containing better
stories, more useful literary matter-histcrical,
religious, biographical, etc ia larger number
and variety Of engravings, and better executed;
and more reading matter, 1.-THE March number
has seventy-fve pages, closely, clearly, and
beautifully printed) comprising the most inter-
esting variety, from the comicalities Of "Puck's
Portfolio" TO the most serious subjects of bu-
man thought.
In conclusion, we may remark that Sartain's
Magazine is m ore eagerly and extensively b0r-
rOwsd than any periodical among our exchanges.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26

We publish below, enough of the cores
pOndence between Mr.. Webster, Abbott Law
renee, and Earl Granville, to convey perfect
understanding of the whole history of the affair,
and the manner of its settlement. The prompt
and energetic course of the Administration can
not be too much praised:
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26

HuNr's MERCHANTS MAGAzrNE.-We have
Received the February number of this celebrated
periodical. Its contents are-the Free nayiga-
igation OF the river Parana and its tributaries;
the culture of Cotton in Turkeys the Els heries
of the United States; commercial cities and towns
of the United States; Opdyke's Political Econo-
my; DR.. Hare on the law Of storms; Life insu-
rance
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26
For the Journal and Union.
Circuit Attorney.


Ma. EpfTsz:
Having learned that Il is the purpOseO our present
Circuit Attorney. A. W. LAMB Esq, not 10 De a can
didase for reelection ia November next, would most
respectfully invite the attention Of the people of this
Circuit TO L L. HAWKINS, OF Palmyra, as gentleman
OF hne tslenta unimpeaehable moral character and
sminenty quahedto discharge the duties Of the Office.
- MARION.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26

Be-. " cocHsAx Wit peach d de Second
Psssbyerihn Church Of Hannibal, next sabbath a, the
usual hour.
Also, there van bepreaehing in the Second Presby-
terrain Church, every Sabbath, By different ministers,
HAxrssAt, February 26th, 1854.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26
I n. portant 20 the southern Democr

We clip the following choice information
from the 'NationalEra.' The Abolition paper pub
ished at Washington the position of the Ohio and
Massachusetts Democracy, and TIE character Of
the Chairman of the national Democratic Con-
vention, are no doubt correctly set forth.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26
WASHINGTON, February 10, 10 81.
To the Senate and House of REPRESENTATIVES.

transmit to Congress copy of the instruc-
tons dispatched from the Department of State
to the Minister of the United States at London,
respecting the attack on the United States steam
e eI "Prometheus, " in the harbor of San Juan de
Nicaragua, by the British brig of war Express
ana also copy OF the des patches of Mr.. Law
renee 10 That Department, and of his cores
eohaence with her Britannia Majesty's principal
same subject. WILLARD FILLMORE
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26

PcsrPosrMrsr.-We are requested to state
that the Vocal and instrumental Concert an.
nounced last week 10 be given at the Second
Presbytsrian church, on tae 9th tomorrow.
has been postponed two weeks. "
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26

American CRYsTAL PALAcE.-The Crys-
tel Palace in New York is to cover three acres,
or about one-seventh the space occupied by the
London Crystal Palace. Wood, glass and iron
will be the principal material used for the whole
structure.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26
From the National lntelllgeneer
The Affair of the PrOmetheus,

We give below the instructions of the Secre-
tary OF State and the correspondence between
the Ministers of the Government of the United
States and that of Great Britain in relation to
the recent assault upon the American merchant
steamer Prometheus, the harbor of Greytown,
which has just been communicated to Congress
by the President
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26
The harmonious Democracy.

The papers at the Capital are advocating ''re-
union," with vengeance! Hear the Metropol-
itan editor. 1t is all about their Indebtedness
to Judge GlovOr's estate. 1t seems they have
both been feeding out of the public crib, but the
editor of the metropolitan denies that he got any
more assistance from the Secretary of the Trea-
sury, than the editor of the Inquirer.
a5-The ninny who publishes the Inquirer, is
out in his paper of Saturday last with half
column OF low-hung abuse of us. He says we
would have the people believe we were a bold,
brave man! We do not covet any such charac-
ter, and if we did, we should never expect to
get 1t by dispute with one with as little sense
as blind Robin or a rotten oyster-who is not
accountable for what he does, and will 90 to
heaven for the same reason babies do;-but
when an infamous lie is circulated without the
asst foundation, it will be found that we have
sufficient courage to denounce the author in
plain terms-in the streets and through our pa
per. In his article he admits that chs inform
ants were in error in regard TO our owing
Judge GLovER's estate $500, but he has s'more
confidence in their statements than ours!'i We
care not button for this poor fools estimate of
our statement in this matter. As TO his asser-
tions, we state it without fear of contradiction
from any respectable source, that there is l
not free negro in the city, whose word will
not go farther in this community than the pres
ent public printers.
He says we are "suppliant tool' and
'knows us to be a sneaking coward!" If there
is person in the State used as a stool" and in
strument to do the dirty work of few design
ing men, that man is'the publisher of the "jeE
terSon Inquirer" As to his saying we are
''sneaking coward" the facts will not Justify
the assertion. 1t is true we had to cram the lie
down his throat, where il stuck and still remains;
and may have shown want of courage in abu-
sing one so contemplate, but think he is not
the one to complain of his own insignificant
ANY gentleman wishing to know our indebt-
edneSs to Judge Glover's estate, or those here
tofore connected with us in the .lEtrorolitan
office, can ascertain the full amount from his
the administrator, or from the clerk
OF the county court. We are not ashamed 10
let our private affairs be made public, and have
as little dread on that score as the Inquirer man
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26

SPRING Trade OF l852-Boots and Shoes
Hats, Caps, and Bonnets.-See advertisements
OF ;S1oSSgH & ScOrr, wholesale merchants oil
st. Louis
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26
The Tea Party. Last Thursday Evenins

has seldom been our good fortune to witness
table so luxuriously or so tastefully furnished,
as that above named. The supply would have
been sufficient for double the number who at
tended. The room was elegantly decorated.
We understand the Church will be benefited a.
bout one hundred and sixty or seventy dollars,
including twenty dollars received at the child
ren's ten cent dinner party, given next day.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26

The Wings Of Marion county viii meet At
Pailnyra On The FIRST Monday in April next, to
appoint delegates TO the State Convention, and
% make arrangements for County Conven-
ton 70 nominate candidates for the Legislature.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26

Coz. BENToN.-We understand that Col
Benton will shortly open the campaign at ST.
Charles. An invitation will be sent to him by
his friends in this section, to visit this CITY,
IL is expected that he will come here by land,
from St. Charles, and then proceed to trav erse
Mr.. Green's district. The Benton men are an
ticipatng pleasure from this visit; but the antics
no doubt, feel somewhat Jidgety, if not decidedly
uncomfortable. We wonder if Mr.. Green will
venture to meet him here or in his own district,
in dsbate9 We guess not, for though the Antics
fercely assail Benton when absent, yet on his
approach, they have nothing to bet on the game.
Indeed, so far from "going anything 6etter," not
even an finite is visible.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26

MoRE CERTIFIcATrs.-It will be seen that
Mr.. GARTER Bryan has added seine NOR
names to the testimonials in favor of his stoves.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26

ST. LOUIS TIMEs.-JoHN LoUouBoRoUeH,
Esq, has retired from the editorial control Of the
st. Louis Times.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26

CUBAN PRIsoN Frs IN SpAIN.-In Senate, on
the I'd inst, the bill for the relief OF the Cuban
prisoners was passed.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26

THASKs.-We are indebted to the kindness
of our friend, Mr.. Gro. LEWIS, for late St Lou
is papers.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26

~. QUARTERLY MEETING Of ihe NJ. E..
cbuFsa South wf commence at their church in this
city, On Friday, the 9th ihsi-, ct o'clock, P. NJ
TIE nssiing viii continue sevspI days.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26

HoN. JAS. S. GREEN has been nominated for
Congress by Democratic meeting in Scotland
county The same meeting appointed delegates
to their State, Congressional and Senatorial dis
triet conventions, and adopted long string of
strictly anti-Benton resolutions. This, the
Northeast Reporter calls taking proper course
to bring about reunion Of the party.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26

New ARaIvALs ArCoHES's.-See advertise
ment.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26

Gov. King has mounted the stump, in Liv-
ingston county.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26

see that this was done. The authorities uen
came ON board, the amount demanded was PAID
unGer protest, and the steamer was permitted 20
proceed to sea. Itfurther appears that the cap
tain of the Express acted under the authority
and by orders OF Mr.. Greene, who claims TO
be the British Consul at San Juan.
The President directs that you will lose no
time in addressing note upon this subject 10
Lord Palmersion You will inquire il the CAP
tain of the Express acted pursuant TO orders
from his Government, and whethe his course is
approved. You will state that IL these questions
should be answ cred in the affirmative, the Presi
dent would consider the proceeding as a viola
ton of the treaty of the 18th Of April, 1850, by
which Great Britain has stipulated that she
would not make use o. any protection which she
might afford Nicaragua, the Mosquito coast, or
any part Of Central Anerca, for the purpose of
assuming or exercising any dominion over the
same.
If, as Mr.. White says, Lord Palmerston in
structed Mr.. Greene, in October, 1850, not to
interfere with the vessels Of the company, and
in November Of that year again instructed him
to make Greytown free port, it is difficu lt TO
believe that these instructions could have been
countermanded, as no cause therefor is known
TO exist.
Perhaps IL may be said that, although San
Juan be regarded as free port, that only means
thai no duties OF import shall be levied or cole
lected on goods, and does not imply that port
charges are not to be paid by masters Of vessels
as in other ports. This Government however
cannot consent to the collection of port charges
at San Juan by British ships of war, or that
their collection should be enforced by them.
The occurrence above referred to has created
equal surprise and regret and has caused the
President give immediate orders for the dis.
patch Of an armed vessel to San Juan, .
| am, sir respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
DANIEL WEBSTER.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26

Maj. VIM. j. Howell and Samuel M. Quirey,
Esq, are proposed by correspondents of the
Paris Mercury, to represent Monroe county in
the Legislature.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26

We notice unanimous disposition, on the
part of the press throughout the other counties
composing this Congressional District, 10 ao-
knowledge Mr., MILLER as the wing candidate
for Congress at the next election, without The
ceremony Of District Convention. This meets
the hearty approval ofthe Wings Of Lewis.-La-
grange MiSsourian.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26

THANks.-We are indebted to Hon. G. Pom
rER for "Patent Office Report lS50-5l--Me-
,hanical, - and for other public documents,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26
Secretary of State, Washington.
Mr.. Laurence TO Mr.. Webster.
LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES,

London, January IA, 1852.
SIR: have the honor to enclose to you fur
Their correspondence between Lord Granville and
myself, from which you will perceive that the
conduct of the officer commanding the Express, ,
was disapproved by Vice Admiral Sir George
Seymour, in command of the British nav al forces
in the West Indies; and that her Maiesty's Co
vernment approved the act of the Vice Admiral,
and disavow both the act of the commander of
the Express" and the act of the Consul at
San Juan; and further offer an ample apology
for the infringement Of the treaty.
have the honor to be, sir, very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
ABBOTT LAWRENCE.
Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER, Secretary of State,
Washington, d. C.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26

The Wings Of Rails county win meet at New
London on the fourth Monday in March, to ap-
pcini delegates to the State Convention.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1852-02-26

-ADDOAA -" ~ 49,
Mr.. Laurence TO Mr. Webster.
LEGAT1ok OF THE UNITED STATES,
London, December 26, 1851.
SIR: Since | had the honor to address you on
the 9th instant, Viscount Palmerston has most
unexpectedly withdrawn from the Cabinet. and
Earl Granville has been appointed to fill the
Office of Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs,
and will receive the seals Of office this day.
Lord Palmerston is said to have sent in his re-
signation on Friday, the 10Th, the day on which
| addressed to him a communication upon tn e
subject of the firing upon the steamer Prone
theus by the British brig of war Express at San
Juan. / called at the Foreign Office on We'd
nesday, the 24th instant, and was informed by
Lord Stanley, of Alderley, the under Secretary
OF State (who retires with Lord Palmerston)
that reply omy note could not be given until
the installation Of Earl Granville had taken
place, | shall address a note TO Lord John
Russell and request an interview at his earliest
convenience. hope to be able to transmit by
the next mail Earl Granville's reply, whose de-
cision raust be governed by that OF the Cabinet
The immediate cause Of the retirement of Lord
Palmerstonis not publicly known, but rumor
with her thousand tongues attributes it to diff
ference of opinion with the Cabinet respecting
the policy to be pursued toward the French
Government since the coup d'ddt of Louis Ma
poleon. The Times, the Daily News, and
several other journals of the morning, will con-
vey to you the various opinions entertained Of
Lord Palmerston, and the causes that have led ia
his resignation. | am inclined to the belief
that the above rumor will be found to be true
and that his retirement at this moment was as
unexpected to himself as to the public.
! have Che honor to be, sir very respectfully.
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strong Ind ucenaene for Crub..

FEBsUAuy asa, 1852. MANN