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      THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE . By the arrival of tie fine Ke « York packet-ship ladepcECcnc- ander command of Cip' ^ in E . Nye , after as extraordinary quiok Tvyage of sixteen days , new York tup- rs to the 10 th instant incinave hare been rewived . Tna President ' s Message was delivered to Coi > g » 8 . cm ? h . 8-JJ . » i *» « " *«* , fcy ;^^ . * " i Yorh in une hou : s aad ieventeen minctes . It ia a less lengthy . iccurcent than usual , but is not , generally ijteakfry , of icacr- interest . The Cviuabw arrived at Boston at three o clock on the morrin « of the 6 th D .-cember , having arrived at Eatffai cc the 3 rd . Suffic ' eat tuna bad notelapBtd . sincs the re « n i ol the inteJigt ^ Cts brongbt by her aLN € w York * o notice its tff-cts upon the markets especially as ttf J ^ i ^ js observed as a gential holiday or ihauk * -

      CONGRESS . Kit Yohk , Satcrdat . Dec 10 . On the reassembling of tfc « Senate on Tnssdsy noon , a qnonrr . -=-as not present ; aad as soon as the fact was ascertain-- ' ! , an adjenrnmt-xit took p ' . acs . In the H ^ nst- notice waa given by Mr . Johnston , of MarybtM , of hii intention to ask leave to bring ins bill for sssi :- mo tion of State debts by the Government . Mr- Aoanis railed np hia resolution rescinding the Slstruits . which prohibits the reception of petitions on the an > j-c' . of slavery , ana . after some discussion on questions of • v-i-er , the r&eolntion sra laid over . >! r . j . T Mason afcnonaoed the death of Mr . -J . W WUILsk . s , of Maryland , and , after adopting th * upual t 8 B 0 iEi ^ n ? vn such occasions , the House adjourned .

      At h&if piit ten o ciock i ^ si eveniDg . the G jvernment express &r =: ved at tht Post-tfEce in ibis city , with the Prc-id ^ : s iieasage , wLich was dtlivtied yesterday a £ zez u - \ . rrum of the Senate appeared in their places , and « itr ~ liich the express left Wastiingtcn at 13 miuntf * pr . ^ t l pa . periorming the whole distance in 9 hours 17 Scales .

      EXrBACIS FBOM THE MESS 1 GE . 10 TD £ 3 E . VATE A !? D HOUSE OF K . EPB £ S 2 XTATJVrS OF THE U . MIKD STATES . : We . stv continued reason to express onr profound grt ' . lvu- ; i . the % t&X Creator of all things for fcumbtrlass L--i :-ti : s coiJtrred upon us . as a pecple . - Bissscd . ¦ witfc * - ¦ c " . ' sea * orj ^ t&s busb 3 nc ! uian has bis carDcrs filled ¦> . = ir abonusace , end thf Efctssiries of life , not to sptu > of it « Jtrearv * . abound in every direction . WhUr 1 ; v 3 me . . c-Gi » -r nations . £ ie »< iy ard induatrions lab ur a -, tianf ' y find tLs mpani of subsistence , tbe grr -lev ; . _ ill which ve have to encounter is a surplus of vto- ^ - _ - ¦ -. <¦ r > beT « a < i the bc- ^ e drCi ^ nd , ¦ which seek ^ ,

      Mi : will : trfficnlty nnd * . a partial markei in oiher reiionr . TL'i aeal ; b vi ths c--. u : try , w ^ th partial exoepu-. ti-.- has for tbe j >« t ye -j b » vn well j . rc-srT 7 eo ; and ur :, r their free ani wi 3 e in ? tiiutions , tLe UiiitsJ Bi ^ - trs rt r . pi'iJy adrannn ^ towards tbe consuiaaiation of thebi . n do-tiuy wnivh an oYcTrulinst ProTidence Beercs : j h .-. re n . trk . 1 oai for thrri Exempt from dome * -: c c . j-.. Ta ! si-. in hu-i at ptA ^; "with the world , we are l * fl fr « to e » . » a « ult as to the best means of securing and i'hi ' . r n ? tha h \ pt > iness of the people . Such are the circumstances unusr which yon now assemble in your r ^ tpjcuye Caliber ..-, ar . d vhicii should lead na to uinte m pnise and Unnisgifing to th ? rreat Beini wto made us , and who preserves us aa

      iAOun . I coar ; ratulate yon , fellow d ^ z = ns , on the heppy ehaEgs ! i ; ihe aspeei of onr foreign affairs- sdnc * my last aa = i ; u mesEage . Causes of complaint at tint time existed t ^ twetn the United States and Gr « it Britait ; ¦ whi ch , -nfended by irritating cirenmstancea , threatened ec : t senonsiy the public peace . The difSeulty of adju ^ rina amicably the questions at issne between the tw > ( . ocntries was in no small decree augmented by the iip = e uf tame since they bad their origin . Tbe opinions . intartained by the Ex ^ cntiYe on seTeral of the leaaii a t- 'pics in dispute were frankly set forth in tbe M » o 3 : < r at the opening of your late session . * The appoints ; mi r > f ~ a special Minister by Great Britain to the Unit-J S ^ tea with power to negotiate upon most

      of Tftt > p icrs of diff-iencs , indicated a . _ desire on her part £ Hr .: r .. bLy to adja 3 t them , and that Minister was met by tLe ExecntiTe in ths same ipirit which had dictated hu m- » sion . Tde treaty consequent therton , baTing b * -en dnly- ratified by the two -Gorernni-nta , a copy , to ; = tcer with the correspondence which accompanied it , id herewith communicated . I trust that whilst j- - -i mar sea in it nothing objectionable , it may be the m- ti ^ of ^ reaerring , for an indefinite period , the ainicibii rt ? b . tiocs happily existing between tfc 9 two 6 \ r ? rrnirei : Ts . The questions of peace or war- between the Unitci States and Great Britain , ia a q-e ; tion of the deer «< t interest , not only to themselves , but to the civilized world , since it is scarcely possible that a

      war con ! d exist between them without endangering the peace of Christendom . The ircrnsdiute effect of the trF 3 ty upon ourselTea will be felt in the security .. ff . rdtsd to mfercontile enterprise , which , no longer LjirtbeEsiTe of interruption , adTertures its Bpeculati . rs in the most distant sea ; and freighted with the uiTcrsifisd productions of every land , -returns to >> leaB unr own .- Tsare is nothing in the treaty vk * di . in ^ i »> »\ lt , \ j ' . L » t degree , txnuyi ' jaiiaea the honour or digsity of either nation . Next to the settlement of the boundary line , which must always be a maUtr . i .. Einlty bs . ween States as individuals , the qnestion— - ^ iiiec seemed to threaten ths greatest emharri ^ sn ; - ^ , traa that cjan ^ cled with the African slave \ r * i > :

      By tut lOth article of the Treaty of Ghent It was expressly v-sciared that " whereas the traffic in slaves is irrecor-. eiieible wiih the principles of humanity and justice ; ted whereas both his Msj ^ sty and the United States » k desirous of continuing their cffr . rta to promote its ectire abolition , it is hereby agrttd that both the csntrcctiEg parties shall use their best endeavours to accomplish so desirable an object . " In the enforcement of tbe laws and treaty stipulations &f Great Britain , a practice bad tbresteced to grow up on the pan cf 1 U Gruisers . of subjesting to visiiation ships tailing ar-ier ths American fla ? , which , while it seriously involved oar maritime rights , would Enbj-ct to Texstion a branch of cur trade which was dally increasing , and which rtquired the fostering care of ths

      Gr-TeraiBf-nt . And although I . 9 rd Aberdeen , in his ccrrespcniience with the American Enyoys at iondon , expressly diEcJaimed all right to obtain an American ahip on the h' ^ i sea * , even U foand with * cargo of alaves on board , and ratricted the British pretensions to a mere claim to visit aiid inquire , yet it could not Well be discerned by the Executive of the United States bow such vifit and inquiry coald be mad * without detention on the "TOj&ge , and eo&wqu&sUy interruption to the trade . It was regarded as the right of search , presented only in a new form , and expressed ia different words ; and 1 therefore felt it to b % my duty distinctly

      to dfcclhre , is my nnncal message to Congress , tfcat no snch c-sEoeaaon cculd fce made , and that the United State * had both the will and the aLility to enforce their own ' iws , -and to protect their flag from beiaf used for jurpoefes wholiy ' forbklden by xhcoe laws , and obnoxioc * ~ x > the moral censure of the world . Xakiug the MrafciKe aa his ietter of instructions , out then Minister ai Pjris l ± lt himself reqeirfert to assume the same ground in a remonstrance which he felt it to be tis duty to present to JL Gu » 3 t , and through him to the k : d % of tbe French , against what has been called tlie Quintuple ' i ' reaty ; and his conduct In this respect met with the approval of tbie GcvernmenL

      In CiOSd coiformity wiih these views the eighth article of the . treaty was framed , which provides' that " each ration shall keep afloat in the African seas a lurce of in t K-ss than tighty guns , to act separately and apart , nud-. r instructions from their respective Governments , and for tho enforcement of their respective laws asd oi-Iig&tioas . F ^ om this it Will be Been that the zroand assumed in the Message has ' been fulsy Bairjtvcej . at the same time that the stipulations of the Treitj ^ f Ghtst arc to be carried cut in good faith by tL » tsr- con ^ ti-Se-s , and that all pretence ib removed for inie f ^ - ace with our commerce for any oarpose wha ' er r sj z . torsign Grovcrnment WTule , therefore ,

      IBB Unitr-l St » tta have been standing np for the freedom , of ihi fcjas , ttey have not thought proper to make thaiapict-xt for a 7 ivding a fulfilment . of their treaty sfa ' pn ! atic-5 j , cr a ground for giving couoter'ance to a trade reprobated by car laws . A gftrijU r arrangement by the ciher great Power * could not tail to 8 W = ep from the eeesE the slave ' jade , wiUion t the interpclgtion tf any new r-rincipk inW th * maritime code . We may be permitted to hope ih-t the example tlma 6 =: will be followed cy seme , if noi all cf them . We ttwraby also afford aciKibie protection to the fair trader in those ¦ ess , thui fulfilling tt -he same Uma the dictates of a sound p ~ - . icy . bleiI complying with the claima cf justice and huin ~ -nity .

      The Message then refers to the settlement of the boundary question , and next obstrves as follows : — _ With the other Powers of Eu . ope our relations continue on t '; s most amiable footing . Treaties new exists fag with them should be rigidij observed , aiid every opportonn . j compatible with the interests of the United States , should be Seized upon to enlarge toe basis of commercial intercourse . Peace with all the world is the true foundation « f our policy , which can only be-rendered permanent by the practice of equal aad impartial

      jnsticfc to an . Oar great dwere should be to enter only into that rivab ? which looks to the general good , in the cultivation of the sciences , the enlargement'of the field for the exarcise of the mechanical arts , and the spread of commerce—that g . eai d viliser—to every land and tea . Carefully abstaining from interference in all questions extensively referring- themselves to the political Interests Of Europe , wb may be permitted to hope an equal exemption from tbe interference of European Governmen t * in what relate * to tbe States of the American continent .

      Tbe balaaee in tht Treasury on th * 1 st of January 1542 ( exduire of tba amount deposited with tbe States , Trust Funds , aad Indemnities ) , was S 30 , 48 Sdol . 68 c . Tbe receipts into Ute Treasury daring the three quarters of the present year , from ail souree * , amount to 16 , 616 , 593 dollan 78 c ; of which more than 14 , 000 , 000 were retired from euatonu and about 2 , 000 , 000 from the public land * , Th ^ ieeel pts far tbe fourth quarter an estimated at aauly . 4 ^ N , 000 ; of whieh 4 , 000 , 000 Keexpeet ^ fzoai -Ocaiai ^ ted time miliions and a baH : from Loau aad . TmafByjaotofc Tbe expendituieB at tbe flat tirree qpaxtes ^ jto * piosout year exceed twTlywT mUltota ; aadjoow ecttmated fo » the foarth qaiiter ajaoBnt toateat » Jght aiilions ; and it

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      anticipated there will be a deficiency of half a million on the 1 st of January next—but that the amount of outstanding warrants [ estimated at 800 , 000 dollars ) will leave an actual balance of about S 25 . 000 dollars in the Treasury . Among the expendiiures of the year are more than eight millions for the public debt , and 600 , 000 dollars on account of the distribution to the States of the proceeds of the ^ publie lands . The present tariff of duties waa somewhat hastily and hurriedly passed near the close of last session ot Congress . That it should have defects can , therefore be Eurpming to no one . To remedy such defects as may be fcuud to exist in many of its numerous provisions , will not fail to claim your serious sttention . It m » 7 well merit inquiry , whether the exaction of all duties in cash does not call for the introduction of a system which has proved highly beneficial in countries where it has been adopted . I refer to the warehousing

      system . The first ard most prominent effect which it would produce would be to protect the marfcet alike against redundant or defflciont supplies of foreign fabrics —both of which , in the long run aTe injurious as well to the manufacturer as the importer . The quantity of goods it . store being at all times readily known , it woruiJ enable the importer , with an approach to accuracy , to ascertain the actual wants of the market , aud to regulate himself according !} . If , however , he should fall into error , by importing an ex ^ eES above the publie wants , he could i » di 5 y correct its evils by availing himself vf the benefits and advantages of the system thus established . In the storehiute the goods imported vonM n «; tit the demands of the miiket ,, and their Issuts would bt governed by tbe fixed principle of demand ar . d supply . Tons an approximation would be made to a st 6 .: rvi : ess Biul uniformity of pries , which , if attainable T » uld cr-sitace to tie decided advantage of m ^ rcautUe 33 'i m ? ciisDic I operations

      Tfc * apprfcLitiMou may be well entertained that without soujetidng to ameliorate tee rigour of caah pajments , the entire import trade may fall into tfee hands of a f-iw wealthy capitalists in this country , and in Europe . The small importer , who reqnirea all tie money he can raise for investment * abroad , aud who can but ill afford to pny the lowest duty , would have to subduct in advance a portion of h : 3 funds hi order to pay th ^ duties and wou > d li-ee the interest upon the amount thus paid for all the time the goods mis ? bt remain unsold , which

      might absorb hia profit * The rich capitalist abroad , as wtll as at home , would thus possess , after a short time , an almost exclusive monopoly of the import trade , snd laws dftsiened for tbe benefit of all , would tbus operite for the beDeflt of the few—a result wb » Ily uncongenial with the spirit ef our institutions , and antirepuklican in » U its tendencies . The warehousing gystein would enable tbe importer to watch tbe market , and to select his own time for offering his goods for Bale . A procrable portion cf the carrying trade in an idea entered for the benefit of drawback must also be

      moss 6 sriou ? Iy affected , without the adoption of some expedient to relieve the cash system . The warehonBiDij sy « tem would afford that Telief , since the carrier would havo a E .. fc recourse to the pablic storehoufes , and might . "w ; theat advancing the duly , re-ship within some reasonable period to foreiim ports . A further effect of the measure would be to supersede th& system of drawbacks , th « reby tffectnaliy protecting tha Government against fraud , as the right of ( Iebentard would not attach to goods after their withdrawal from the public stores .

      In revising the existing tariff of duties , should yon deem it proper to do so at the present session . I can only reDeat the suggestions and recommendations which , upon several eccasionB . I have heretofore felt it to be my duty to effer to Congress . The great , primary , and controlling interest of the American people is unian—union not only in tbe m = re forms of Government , forms which may bt > broken—but union founded in an attachment of S ; ates and individuals for each other . This nnion in sentiment and feeling can oi ; ly be preserved by the adoption of that eenrse of policy which , neither giving exclusive fce ' -tfiis to some , nor imposing unnecessary burdens upon others , shall ccnsnlt the interests of all by pursuing a course of moderation , thereby seeking to

      harruoDtsa public opinion , and causing the people every ¦ where , t o feel and to know that the Government is careful of the inttrtsts of all alike . Nor is ihere any subject in regard to which moderation , connected with a wise dibcrimination , is more necessary than in tho imposition of duties on imports ; whether reference t > e had to rerenae , the primary object in the imponition of taxes , or to the incidents which necessarily fl- > w from tfceir imposition , this is entirely true . Extravagant duties defeat their end and or-ject , not only by exciting in the public mind an hostility to the manufacturing interest , but by inducing a system of smuggling on an extensive scale , and the practice of tvery mraner of fraud upon the revenue , which the utmost vigilance of Government cannot actually suppress .

      The report of the Secretary of the War Department exhibits a very full and satisfactory account of the various and important intereits committed to the charge of th . it officer . " His particularly gratifying to find that th « expenditures of the military service are greatly reduced in amount—that a strict system of economy has been intrc-ducc 3 into the service and tbe abuses of past yean greatly reformed The fortifications on our maritime { rentier have been prosecuted Trith much vigour , and at rainy points our defences are in a very -considerable state of forwardness . The angresttona in reference to

      the establishment of means of communication with our territories on the Pacific , and to tbe surveys so essential to a knowledge of tbe resources cf the intermediate country , are entitled to the most favourable consideration . While I would propose nothing inconsistent with friendly negotiations to settle the extent of our claims in that region , yet a prndent forecast points outi the necessity of such measures as may enable us to maintain our rights . The arrangements made fer preserving our nentral relations on the boundary between us and Texas , and keeping in check tbe Indians in that quarter , -will be maintained bo Ions aa circumstances

      may require . * * The report of the Secretary of the Navy will bring you acquainted with that important branch of the public defences . Considering the already vast and daily increasing commerce of the country , apart from the exposure to hostile inroad of an extended seaboard , ail that relates to the navy is calcu ' . ^ ted to excite peculiar attention . Whatever ttnds to add to its efficiency , without entailing unnecessary charges upon the Treasury , ia well worthy your serious consideration . It will be seen that while an appropriation tjcseediDg by less than a million tbe appropriations of the present year , is naked by the Si-cretiry , yet that in this snm it proposed to be included four hundred thousand dollars for the parpos * of clothing , which , when once expended , will

      be annuaHy reimbursed by tbe sale of the clothes , and will thus constitute a peTpetual fund , ¦ without any new appropriation to the same eV-j-et To this may also be added fifty thousand dollars , asked to cover the average * of past years , and two hundred and fifty dollars , in order to maintain a competent squadron on the coast of Africa ; all of which , when deducted , will reduce the expenditures to nearly within tbe limits of . ths current year . "While , however , tho expenditures will thus remain very cearly the same as of tbe antecedent year , it is proposed to add gre&tiy to the operations of the Marine , and in lieu of only twenty-five ships in commission , and but little in tbe way ef building , to keep , with tbe same expenditure , forty-one vessels afloat , and to build twelve ships of a small class .

      At peace with all the world , the personal liberty ol " tbe cit i _ n sacredly maintained , and his rights secured under political infetitutions , deriving all their authority from the direct sanction of the people— -with a Boil fertile almost beyond example , wad a conntry blessed with eTery oiversity of climate and production , what remains w be dose in order to advance th-j happiness and prosperity of such a people ? Under ordiuery circumstaneas this inquiry could readily be answered . The best that probably could be done for a people inhabiting such . 1 country , would be to fortify their peace and security in the proseeaUon of their various pursuits , by guarding them against invasion from without and violence from within . The rest , for the greater * part , mi-thi be left to their own energy and enterprise . The chief embarrass

      ments which at the moment exhibit themselves have aristin from ovti action ; and the most difficult task which remains to be accomplished is that of correcting and overcoming ia effects . Between the years 1833 and 1 & 38 , additions were made to bank capital and bank issues , in the form of notes designed for circulation , to an extent enormously great Tue question seemed to be , not how the beat currency could be provided , but in what manner the greatest a ^ onnt of bank paper could be put in circulation . Tl m * a vast amount of what -was called money—since , for the time being , it answered the purposes ef money—was thrown upon tbe country ; an ov » r issue -wiach vras attended as a necessary consequenee , by an extravagant increase ot tbe prices of all article of property , the spread of a speculative mania all

      over the ceuntry , and has finally ended in a general indebtedness on the pirt of the States and ludividuaiB , the prostration of publio and private credit , a depreciation in Uie maik&t va » ue of real and personal estate , and has left largo districts of country almost entirely without any circulating medium . In Tiew of tha fact that , in 1830 , tUe whole bank-note circulation within the United Stites amounted to but 61 , 323 898 dols ., according to the Treasury Statements , and that an addition had been made thereto of the enormous sum 88 , 000 , 000 dols . in seven years ( the circulation on the lsi of January , 1837 , being stated at 149 . , 880 doiB . ) , aided by Ihe great facilities afforded in obtaining loans ftom European capitalists , who wen asited with the same speculative mania which prevailed in tbe

      United States—aiU the large importation of funds from abroad , the result of stock sales and loans—no one can be « arpriaed at the apparent , but mnsubetanttai state of prosperity which everywhere prevailed over tbe land ; and while little cause of surprise should be felt at the present prostration of everything , aad the ruin which baa befallen so aa :. y of ourfeUow . dticena in the sudden withdrawal from circulation of so largo an amount of bank issues , since 1837—exceeding , aa ia bettered , the amount added to tbe paper currency for a similar period antecedent to 1837 , it caasei to be a matter of astonishment that such extensive shipwreck should have been made of private fortunes , or that difficulties should ^ xist in meeting thslr engagements on the part of the debtor States . Apart from which , if there be taken into account the gun ^ T 1 " * losses sustained , in the dishonour of Bumerosj banks , it is leas a matter of surprise

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      tint Insolvency should have visited many of our fellow-citissns , than that so many should have escaped tbe blighting infiaence of the times . In the solemn conviction of these truths , and with an ardent desire to meet the pressing necessities of the ceuntry , I felt it to be my duty to cause to be submitted to you , at tbe commencement of you * late session , the plan of an Exchequer , the whole power and duty of maintaining which , in purity and vigour , was to be exercised by the representatives of the people and the States , and , therefore , virtually by the people themselves . It was proposed to place it under the control and direction of a Treasury board , to consist of three Commissioners , whose duty it should be to see that the law of Us creation was faithfully executed , and that the great end of supplying a proper

      medium of exchange , at all times convertible into gold and silver , should be attained . The board thus constituted was given aa much permanency as could bo imparted to it , without endangering the proper share of responsibility which ehcul j attach to all public agents . In order to insure all the advantages of a well-matured experience , the Commissioners were to hold their offices for the respective periods of two , four , and Bix years , thereby securing at all times in the management of the Exchef uer , the services of tw # men of experience ; and to place them in a condition to exercise perfect independence of mind and action , it waa provided that theit removal should only take place for actual incapacity or infidelity to the trust , and to be followed by the President with an exposition of the causes of such removal , should it occur .

      It was proposed to establish subordinate boards in each of the States , under tbe sume restrictions and limitations of the power of removal , which , with the cental board , sheuld receive , safely keep , an-. ' , disburse the public moneys ; and in order to furnish a sound papt-r medium of exchange , the Exchequer B ' uouirt retain cf tlie revenues cf the Government a bum not to exceed 5 . 000 , 000 dollars in specie , to be set apart as required by its operations , and to pay the publio creditor at his own option , either in specie or Treasury notes , of denominations not less than five , nor exceeding one hundred dollars , which notes Bhouid be redeemed at the several places of issue , and to be receivable at all times and everywhere in payment of Government dues ; with a restraint upon such issue of bills that

      the same Bhouid not exceed the ¦ mrimmum of 150 , 000 dollars . In order to guard against all the huzirds incident to fluctuations in trade , the Secretary of thu Treasury w ; is invested with authority to issue 1 . 000 , 000 dollars of Government Stock , should tbe same at any time be regarded as necessary , in order to place beyur . d hazvd the promp redemption of the bills which might be thrown into circulation . Thus , in fact , making tbe issue of 15 606 , 000 dollars of Exchequer Bills rest substantially o : i 10 , 000 , 000 dollars ; ami kwoping i : i circulation never more than one and one-half dollars for every dollar in speoie . When to this it is added that tho bills are not only everywhere receivable in Government dues , but that the Government itself would be bound for their ultimate redemption , no

      rational doult can exist that the paper which the Exehtqner wuui « farni 3 b , would reaiiily enter into genera circulation , and be maintained at all times at or above par with gold and silver ; thereby realising the great want of thea $ 3 , arsii fa } nUing the -wishes of the people . In order to reimburse the Government tbe expenses of the plan , it was proposed to invest the Exchequer with the limited authority to deal in bills of exchange , unless prohibited by the State in which an agency might be situated , having only , thirty days to run , and resting on a fair and bema Jkle baaia . The J , egialative will on this paint might be so plainly announced us to avoid all pretext for partiality or favouritism . It was furthermore proposed to invest this Treasury agent with authority to receive on deposit , to aliiuited amount , the specie funds of individuals , and to grant certificates , there *

      fore , to be redeemed on prest-ntation , under the idea ¦ w hich is believed to be well-f--uncled , that such certificates would con : e in aid of Exclu qutr-bills in supplyin « a safe a d ample paper ciiculation . Or , if in place of the contemplated dealings iu exchange , the Exchequer should be authorised not only to exchange its bill » for actual deposits of specie , but for specie or its eqni-Talent to sell draftB , charging therefore a small but reasonable premium , 1 cannot doubt but that the bene&tB of tbe law would be speedily manifested in the revival of the credit , trade , and buiiness of the whole country . Sutertaining this opinion , it becomes my duty to urge its adoption upon Congress , by reference"to the strongest considerations of public interests , with Buch alteration in its details as Congress may , in ita wisdom , see fit to make .

      There can be but three kinds of public currency . 1 st , gold and silver ; 2 d , tbe paper of State institutions ; or 3 d , a representative of thb precious metals ,- provided by the general Government , or under its authority . The sub-Treasury system rejected the last in any torm ; aud , as it was believed tbat no reliance could be placed on the issues of local institutions , for the purposes of general circulation , it necessarily and unavoidably adopted specie as the exclusive currency for ita own use . And this must evet be the case unless one of the other kinds be used . The choice , in the present state of public sentiment , lies between an exclusive specie currency on the one band , and Government issues of some kind on the other . That these issues cannot be made by a chartered institution , is supposed to bo conclusively settled . They musi be made , then , directly by

      Qovernment agents . For several yeire they have been thus made in the form Treasury notes , and have answered s valuable purpose . Their usefulness Lave been limited by their being transient and temporary ; their ceasing to bear interest at given periods necessarily causes their speedy return , and thus restricts their range of circulation ; and being used only in the disbursements of Government , they cannot rencb those points where they are most required . By rendering their use permanent , to the moderate extent already mentioned , by offering no inducement for thoir return , and by exchanging them for coin and other values , they will constitute , to a certain extent , tbe general currency bo muoh needed to nn ' ntaln the internal trade of the country . And this is the exchequer plan , bo fir as it may operate in furnishing a currency .

      It has now become obvious to all men that the Government must : Ook to its own means for supplying ita wants , and it is consoling to know that these means are altogether adequate for the object The Exchequer , if adopted , will greatly aid in bringing about this result Upon what I regard as a well-founded supposition that ita bills would be readily sought for . by tho public creditors , and that tbe issue would , in a short time , roach tbe maximum of IS 080 , 000 dollars , it is obvious that 10 . 000 , 000 dollars would thereby be added to the available means of the Treasury without cost or charge . Nor can I fail to urge the beneficial effects which would be

      produced in aid of all the active pursuits ol . lift ) . Its effects upon the solvent state banks , while it would foice into liquidation those of an opposite character through its weekly settlements , would tm highly beneficial ; and with the advantages of a sound currency , the restoration of confidence and credit would follow , with a numerous train of bltfsings . My convictions are most strong that these benefits wouh' & > w from the adoption of this measure ; but if the result should be adversa , there is this security in connection with it , that the law creating it may be repealed at the pleasure of the Legislature , without the slightest implication of its eood faith .

      I have thus , fellow-citizens , acquitted myself of my duty under the Constitution , by laying before you , as succinctly as I have been able , the state of the Union , and by inviting youi attention to measures of much importance to tlie country . The Executive will most Kaalously unite its efforts with those of the Legislative department in tbe accomplishment of all tbat is required to relieve the wants of a common constituency , or elevate the destiny of a beloved country . Johjt Ttleb . ¦ WMhington , Dec . 1842 .

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      FIRE IN LIVERPOOL . On Thursday morning , about six o ' clock , a fire broke out in the extensive tar and turpentine distillery of Messrs . piatt , Son , and Casson , which extended from Parliament-street to Greenland-street , and , owl g to the vast quantity of combustible materials on the premises , extended with almost unparalleled rapidity . The yards to the east and west were also filled with materials , easily ignitable , and of a moat inflammable character , euch as rosin and tar barrels , turpentine , &a , and these , having fuickly caught , emitted a vast volume of fire which speedily communicated to tha adjoining warehouses . These were magnificent piles cf building , fourteen yards in front and sixty iu depth running from ParJinracnt-street to Greenland-street That ; to the west was called " Guy ton s warehouse "and was stocked with grain , wood , brimstone , 4 c . s that to tbe east was called " Crane ' s warehouses , " ami contained cottsn , grain , fustic , and tallow . About

      seven o ' clock the fire was at ita height The works , with their stock of inflammable materials , were pouring forth dense masses of smoke , —the flames were ascending on each side from the yard witham&rtng fury , MtMtunea reaching to oa « hundred feet in height , — -the ¦ pie bonnded by tbe two lines of consuming ware-DOQses , from which were emanating immense flakes of fire . The scene was one of fearful grandeur , and could not fail to impress the spectators with its magnificent yet awful appearance . The loud roaring of the flames , as they buist forth , the curling and rapid rising of tbe huge dark clouds of smoke , loaded with burning pieces of wood , as they issued almost incessantly from the buildings , the crackling of the burning materiaii , and occasionally the loud crash as some portion cf the edifices gave way , together with the shouting of the men engaged in working tbe engines , all combined t « form a scene of the most extraordinary and appaUinc nature . - ¦ ¦ . ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦¦ ¦

      The engines and fire-police were on tbe spofcin a few minutes after information of the breaking out of the Hre waa conveyed to tbe staSJon ; but the progress of the flames was so rapid that all idea of attempting to save tke warehouses and works waa soon abandoned , and the attention of the firemen was directed to the protection of the property on tbe north side of Greenland-street and south side of Parliament-street . Tbe heat was so iatense and the fames raged with such fearful intensity , that the houses opposite in both ttreets were set on fira The panes of glass in the windows were eraeked , the paint on tho woed-work was

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      worchedand blistered ^ and so apprehensive were the parties of danger ; that they removed their furniture . Tbe firemen were thpn directed to play upon the houses , but their e >; erfidns were much impeded by smoke which ^ was pouring out upon them frb » the fire , blinding . them "with the fumeB of tar and turpentine . Large quantttlea of burning liquid ran down the streets , and in some cases the men were compelled to direct the branch of tbeengJnes to their own feet , which were surrounded by the fiery element . Alarmed to a gntot degree , the poor people iu the neighbourhood , even at some ' dist ' nnce-from - the fire , tumbled their furniture out of thtir windows , and in this way occasioned considerable loss to themselves . Fortunately , however , the efforts of the flrenien were successful ; for although a portloH of the wood-work on the outside of the bouses caught fire , the ftimes did not extend to the Interior of the buildings . ; ; v .

      The yard to the westward of Messrs . Platfs distillery had underneath vaults 12 feet deep , filled with tar , tur : pentiue , and [ oil , and . to tbesavaults the fkmea penetrated shortly after .. " the commencement of the fire . From each vault there is an opening into the yard , and from these , fl » meaand smoke were emitted in vast quantities . They seemed like the mouths of s » many craters , pouring forth their bituminous and fiery substances , threatening : destruction to all around . The efforts of the firemen appeared puny when directed upon such volumes of flrtriie j they tiefiod resistance ; and it was evident to allj that unk'ss a river could be made to flow into the caverns of . liquid . 'fire , all other exertions to extinguish the iitnea would be useless . So powerful was tha heat , whilst tbe fire continued in the vaults , that pir ' f-b'f a large copper pan , of nearly half an inch in

      thickness- which was in the . yard ' , and at some distance , was nieltecl down . In three hours after the breaking out of the flro , the bare walls of the warehouses alone remained . At a little after ten o ' clock , tho front wall in Parliament-street fell inwards , and Boon afterwards ptuor parts of the building tumbled , but without , we are happy to aayi any serious accident having occurred . The injury of property did not extend much beyond the warehouses . The dwellings situate between the western-warehouse , arid Jama ' ca-atreet were all saved , and the cottajieB and stables between the eastern 'warehouse aud N ^ whail street were only partially destroyed , whilst the large house at the corner of Parliament-street and NewMU-stteet was saved . The Gieat Gcbrge-street Chapel Daily School , -which stood at the corner of Greenland-atreet &nd Newhall-atreafc , has , however , been completely gutted . ¦ ¦

      . -. " The , fire brigade , as they have eVer don « v behaved themselves admirably on the pvessnt occasion . Mr . Whitty , Mr . Hewitt , and several superintendents of the police force were early on the spot , working with ttu-ir accustomed energy and fearlessness , nnd Valuable assistiuce was also Tendered by Mi . James Lawrence , obairman of the Watch Committee , and by his worship the Mayor . The supply of water wiis tolerably good from thfa fivst ; but it was found difficult , in fact almost impossible , to luducu men to engage in emptying tbe warehouses . Thb was probably owing to the feur of a recurrence of similar calamities to thoge which took place at the great fire in Gwnpton-streat A considerable quantity of property , which might otherwise have been sived , has thus been destroyed . It is riot known how thb ' . fire originated ; but Beveral ' rqihouxB' attempting to account for its origin are in circulation . The damage is estimated at from 445 , 000 to £ 55 , 000 . We believe that the greater part of the property was insured . '•' ¦ " . '¦

      The following statement will be founds correct list ef sums insured on the property in the different Fire Offices : — :: '¦ ¦ ¦¦ ¦ ' ¦ ' ' ' ¦ ' : .. - ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ . ' ¦' . ¦ ' . . - ' West of England ... ... ... ; .. £ 12 5 OO L . ve » -pool \ i .. ... .. . ••• 10 : 000 Buu ... ... ... ... ,,, ,,, 6 , 800 ivancbesier ... ... ... ... -.. 3 600 P ( B . 'liX ... ... ... ... ... 3000 Giobe ... ... ... ... ; .. / 3 . o \) o Imperial nn

      Total ... — . ... . ¦ £ 80 380 On Sunday night , about twelve o ' clock , the smoulder , ing tire in the vaults to the westward of MesarB Piatt'g premises came in contact with some tar , pitch , and other materials which had tiH then escaped . ' destruction , and thu fiames speedily burBt forth with renewed vigour , though , of course , without . exciting any alarm , as there was no fear of theu extending to any other property . At oner time the ' .-volume of fire ascending from the vaults rose to a height of forty feet . Tue engines were soon brought to play upon the burning vaults , and the fire was extinguished in about half an hour ; - ' . '¦ : ' ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ . ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦•" : '¦ ¦•'¦ . ¦ ¦¦ ; ' . " ¦ .- ¦' . ¦ " -:- ;

      ERUPTION OF MOUNT ETNA . bkTKW \ K , Dec . 11 . —As long : ig > as the 17 th nit , the summit of Mount Etna exhibited extraordinary symptoms . The . smoke which usually covera It and the crater became blacker and more denee , and aeeined to bo thrown out with much greater force than usual ; but aft there had \> ten Bome rainy days and indifferent weather , and ax similar phenomena occur at changes of temperature , little attention was paid to the existing appearance . ..-Besides , tho fog with which the atmosphere was loaded , and the almost constant r&iti , prevented any distinct observation of the ' mountain . It was not until the 2 fith of November that a subterraneous ; noise was heard , which left no longer any doubt that eerious commotions were going on in the interior . Towards night We observed , at intervals , when the atmosphere was a little clear , that immense columns of siiiuke aud ahowara of ashes and stones were thrown

      up with great force . Tha obscurity , too , rendered apparent the flames which rose at intervals , ' .. always accompanied by thick smoke , mingled with ashes and stones in a fiery state . As the wind was N . E . on the 27 th , and the vapours very thick , we could not porc-ive what was passing on the mount-tin , but towards night we had better weather , and saw immense volumes of flame , always accompanied by osbes and stones , which fell red hot . The eruptions issued alternately from three different craters . It was impossible not to bo struck with the grandenr of th « spectacle , -when masses of flame surrounded all tbe craters , and seemed to flow through the gorges of the mountain . Abmt one o ' clock in the morniug tho great basin of the crater was full of burning lava , which overflowed and ran down the south side in a torrent of liquid fire to the place called tho English . Hours , and there mixed with the lava of 1787 .

      On the 28 th the commotions of the mountain arid the frequent showers of ashes and stones mingled with flame , diminished , but in the evening these threatening appearances returned with increased force . The lava which had ceased to flow towards the south , was now divided into two torrente towards the north-east , arid it rushed down in the direction of the . valley .-of Bronte , spreading dastruction throughout the beautiful forest which adonis the declivity of the mountain on tout side . On the night of the 30 th a new and wonderful spectacle was presented to our eyes by the centre of the cratar , which was at' the moment throwing out fl / vmea with less violence . We obsferved therein a new Bone ' of burning matter , which crumbled into piecta by

      the action of the fire in the crator , at the same time clouds of burning matter were thrown out , followed by rushiug flames which seemed te set the heavens on fire . ¦ ¦' . ' ; ' ' - . ¦ : ¦ ' , ' :- "¦ ¦ ' ;¦ ' - . ¦ . ' . - . '" ¦ ¦ : ¦; ' ¦;¦ ' ¦ ' . ' . ' . Mr . Walkenshaw , who has been for seven years engaged in making inquiries respecting the natural history of Etna , has gone up since the eruptions ceased . It is . said that M . von W / urstemberger , a Swiss , in tbe Austrian 3-ervice , was the first who observed the eruption , he being at the time on hia way to ascend the mountain . I shall continue to send you reports rcspecti ing this eruption , which weli-iiifornifcd persona are of opinion wiU soon be renewed . You are , of coureo , aware that the territory of Bronte , to which I have allu < led , was given to Lord Nuison , with the title of Duke , by our Kibg Ferdinand .

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      " E'then , he Was a busy-body , an' notbin .. . else . ^ returned Bi « dy , looking at the poHceman as though she could with pleasure Save transformed bim into a sandwichi and despatched him after the bread and butter- ^ - " be Was a giddy busy-body the same man , I ' m tellin ye ; sure the devil a taste of powdher or ball was in the same gun , or ? twould bJ far from me to thrust myselfin sicb company . Oh I begor I ' m oonie to we time o'life whin me sportin' dayB is over , ah' fowlin , bayant all things , wouldn't answer me . " ( Renewed laughter . ) * ' Where did you get the gun ? " inquired 104 B . and

      44 Erra , blood alive , Is that yeu Mrs . Barker , * ' Biddy , treating tbe policeman's query with the most absolute indifferance , telegraphed an old crone from amongst the bystanders , and after the latter had expressed all duo surprise af'findin' the likes ot sich a daysini woman as Mrfl . O'Mara in any sort of a hobble good , bad , or indifferent , '" and Mrs . © "Mara herself bad expressed- ' a ' similar feeling at such a cusuality , and inquired for Mrs . Barker ' s little girl that was Iyin down , Mra . O'M . requested Mrs . B . to " slip out , and bring her a twopenny loaf , and a scrape of butther—fur , " continued Biddy , " Vhese . tbriftia rsspectin" fire-arEB gives a great appetite , an' there ' s no knowing from Adam what 11 become o ' me . " " Surely , smely , '" responded Mrs . Barker , who received threepence , and made her exit . The magistrates returned to the chsJrge once more . " You haven't told the constable where you got the gun ? - " ¦ - : ' ; .- . . - ; '¦ ¦ - . ¦ ¦ . ' / ' . . ;; ' "' ¦¦ ¦ . ¦'¦ - ' ¦ ' . ' ¦' - ¦ . ; "¦

      . Biddy— " Will ye let me alone , again ? Sure , wasn't I bid not to hould discourse wid any one , and warned above all things to avoid the Dublin' jackeens . May tlie devil ran-. - sideways -wid it for one gun ; djd ye think'twas goin' to make an axplcsion it was , or that I was goi ' n' to rise a rebellin 1 " It was at length ascertained that the owner of the gun . waa licensed to keep arms > and Mm . O'Mara , albeit not the most fitting messenger , was authorised to convey it to him . "An * is id all over now , all the bnsHe about nothing at an ind , for ever an" a d < iyj" she said , evidently pleased -at : tbe ' result . " G ' oiy be to goodness , the breath is comia'back to mo waast more ; bad manners to you , Bess Baikor , how long you ' re stay in * away wid me stay-bit" \

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      NOMINATIONS FOR THE GENERAL COUNCIL .

      « LONDOJf . ^ -TOWER HAMLETS . Mr . Joseph Davis , Tveayor , 7 , Montague-street , Whitechapol . ; Mr . William Baxter , shoemaker , 82 , Silver-street , S ' epaev . - . Mr . " James Finnet , weaver , 23 , Hunt-street . Mr . James Harper , shoemaker , 1 / 1 , Brick Lane . Mr , Benjamin Newley , -wt-aver , 12 , White-sireet , B ' - 'thual Green . Mr . George Pcarce , do . 20 , Swan-street . Mr . William Broad , shoemaker , 107 , Hare-street . Mr . Williamllobson , Frcncli-shoamaberj 17 , Richard ' s Place , Hagjsarston . Mr Samuel Barrow , turner , 8 , Newcastle-street . Mr . Phillip M'Grath , t \\\ m , \ 19 . Rosemary Lane . Mr . William Drake , publican , 171 , Brick Lane . ¦

      ' ¦ . - . - . : XAMBTJT 2 I . : Mr . William Mallard , plasterer , 4 , Brook-stieet . Mr . John Dron , dy « r , 25 . Oakley-street . Mr . John Moy , tailor , 1 , China-waik . Mr . William Collins , artist , 37 , Paradise-street . Mr . William Rogers , shoemaKer , 98 , East-streot . Mr . Bon j a min Rogers , cooper , 1 , China-walk , sub-Treasurer . Mr . Charles Thorp , do . 8 , London-street , London Road , sub-Secretary .

      ¦ OLBECK . Mr . Joseph Best , clothier . Isle . Mr . 'Joseph' Wilkinson , mechanic , Birstal-road . : Mr . James Whitby , do . Low Coiine . Mr . John Ellis , do . Mann ' s-fielJ . Mr . William Wado , do . Howgomount-streefc . Mr . James Kelly , sawyer , Cauvus-aireet . Mr . William Sykes , clothier , Horse and Jockey

      Mr . William Perrigo , shuttle-maker , Sodom . Mr . John Broadbent , hactle-maker , Holbeck bridge . : .- , - ¦ Mr . John Wood , ovorlooker ^ Ola-row . Mr . Thomas Western , biuahmaker , La ^ y-pit-Iane Mr . William Kidsdn , do . Haunah-Btreet . Mr . John Davies . do . ^ Terrace-street . Mr . William Barlow , do . do . fub-Treasurer . Mr . Charles Cluderay , 7 , P ^ rtlaad-atreefc , sub Secretary .

      OVENDON . Mr . John Turner , joiner . Mr , Jeremiah Cockroft , masoa . Mr . James Stansfield , weaver . Mr . Gibson Ashworth , tio . Mr . Esau Thomas , do . Mr . Johnson Hope , comber , sub-Treasurer Mr , James Booth , weaver , sub-Secretary .

      ¦ : y . . ' . -.. . - . : . SAtiSBU&Y . . - -. / . ; . ¦ . ' - .. . - , ' Mr . Thomas Church , shoe maker , Milford-street , 3 VIr . BenjaminMaund , natlrmaker , Winohes . terstTeet . " . " ' . - ¦' . - . ' ¦ ¦'¦ . " ' ' . '¦ ' : " .. ;• ' '¦ '" ' ¦'¦' -. ' Mr . William Squire | whip-maker , Catherinestreet . '" . ' ' :, ¦' . . ¦ ' - : ' ' . ' '• ' "¦ ' . '¦ ¦ ¦' . ¦ '¦ ¦ . . ¦' .-I ' . ' : " -. - ' - '¦ '¦ " . Mr . William Thomas Rogers , shoemaker , WincheBter-Btreet , Eub-Treasurer . Mr . John Wilkinson , newsagent , Market Place , sub-Secretary . '" :. '¦

      ~ ; BROMTTON . Mr .-Siimuel Ford , cordwainer , 23 , High Row , KnighMrt-idgo . . ' . Mr . James Boucher , do . Trevor-place . Mr . William Mathews , engineer , 88 , Westbornestrest , Chelsea , •• - Mr . Archibald Mathews , do . 8 , do . do . Mr . Thomas Wheeler , reporter , 243 \ Temple Bar . Mr . John Campbell , bookseller , 180 , High . Holborn . ' ; : '" . '¦ • - : l ¦' . ' ¦ ¦ . ¦ '¦"¦ ' ' ¦ ¦ ¦ . '¦ ¦ . ' . .: ¦ ' ¦ v . - Mr . Thomas Guthrie , smith , 4 , Bond-street , Chelsea . - ' : : ' ¦'' ¦' . ' . ' '¦ •• - ; " . . '¦ ' . : ¦' "¦''¦' . . ' :. . "" < ¦ ¦ Mr . William Whitehorne , tailor , l , Newlaud-6 treet , Hammersmith ,, sub-Treasurer . Mr . George Stur ^ e , cordwainer , 6 , Rutland-street . sub-Secretary .

      SHIP TAVERN , LONG LANE , BEBM 0 ND 8 JST . Mr . Henry Biggs , wire-worker , 13 , George-street , Lone ; -lane . Mr . John Scott , currier , 12 , Wild ' B-renta , Longlane . . " . ' . ¦ : '¦ ¦"¦''¦ ... ¦ '¦' .. ¦ . . " - : - ¦ ' . '' ' . .. ¦ ¦ . ;• ' ¦ ' Mr . Samuel Plum , l-t 3 v new 3-Yen < ie , r . » do , Mr . John Miller , wire weaver , do . Mr . John Campbell , news-vendor , 180 , High-Holborn . Mr . William Lerizy , fellmonger , 2 , Staple-street ,

      Long-land . Mr . Thos . Hart , currior , 2 , Brook-street , Mr . llobt . Kemp Philp , publisher , Banbury . Mr . Henry Russei , cordwainer , 2 , Bond-street , Rotherhithe . Mr . Charles Reed , boot maker , 2 , Webb-street . Mr . Samuel Castle , leather dresser , 21 , Edwardstreet , sub-Treasurer . & ( lr . John Maynard , -joiner , Norfolk College , Dover-yard , Bub-Seoretwy . '

      . •¦ ..- ' . ¦ .. / . '¦¦¦ ' ¦ .. HALIFAX . ^ . . ' . ' .. - ' ¦ ¦ ' . ' . Mr , Simeon Speak , ¦ woolao ' mber , Haley-hill . Mr . Johu Ackroyd , weaker , Church-lane . Mr . Joshua Burns , tailor , John ' s-lane . Mr . Joseph' Crossland , weaver . Nor tho wram . Mr . David Hitchen , twister , King Cross . . ' •• ' ' Mr . Thomas Lever , twister , King CroBS , sub Treasurer . Mr . Barnard Batterly , Back Altjion-street , sub Secretary . ' ; ' ' ' - ¦; ' . - . ' . ' ' - ¦ '• ¦'• . ''¦ ¦ , ¦; ¦ ..

      • .. - . ' „ ¦ • . ¦; , ¦' .. cotestry . ; - : - .. .- ; , Mr . William Parker , weaver , Loicester-road .. Mr . Richard Hatt&pp , ditto , Nevf-street . Mr . William Hosier , ditto . Mill-lane . . •;'¦ Mr . Thomas Piiinej ditto , Well-street . Mr . William KenibcrJyj ditto , Dutton ' a-row , Hill : street . . . ' ' . ' Mr . John Gilbert , ditto , Goiford-street . Mr . William Hewins , ditto , Jordan Well . Mr . William W . ateifall , ditto , Junction street *

      Mr . Henry Franklin ,-ditto , tSpen-streefc . Mr . Puter / loyj block-priuter , Grey Friars ' lane . ;; ¦ "¦ '¦ ¦ ¦¦ ¦ ' ¦ ' ¦ " " ' ¦'¦ .,- . •• ., ¦; '' ¦/; , ' - ¦ ¦ ' ' , ' ; ' Mr . Joseph AtkiDS , ditto , Chantry-placa . Mr . George Allen , watchmaker , Bmta-iane . ; Mr . G- ! or « e Wood , tailor , Back Park-street . Mr . Thomas Hembury , provision dealer , Spon street , sub-Treasurer . ' . "'"¦¦ Mr . John Plant , weaver , Shfcrborne-Btroet-sul ) Secretary . . , ; ,- . ' ¦¦ .. . '" . . .

      KIRKHEATON . Mr . John Roebuck j weaver , Field-head . Mr . David Taylor , do ., Square . Mr . Richard Jessop , do ., Gidroyd . Mr . John Dyson do ., Square . ¦ Mr . David "Cliff , do ., Low-fbld . , Mr . Thoiaas Strihger * do ., Sants . ¦"¦ . ¦ ¦ . : Mr . John Broadbentj do ., Shaw'cros 9 . Mr . David Dawson , do . » Cropper-row , eub-Trea surer . - ' . ¦ ¦ '¦ . ' - . ' ' ¦; Mr . Henry He y ^ do , Moor-Bide , sub-Secretary .

      CiiTEP . TOJr , NOTTS , " Mr . William Leafrer , framework-knitter , Wat son s-buudicge . : Mr . James Pag ^^ do , Candy ' a-yard . Mr . Tnomas Le ^ er , do ., do ., Mr . WiUvar ^ B aar d alL do ., Cropkdrlane . Mr , ^ Joseph R oe , do ., WatBon ' s-buudinjjB . _ Mr . WUliVj ! Brown , eordwainer , Forwt , nib . Treasurer ;' '' - .-. . ' ¦ ¦¦ - ' ¦ ' . '¦ - "¦¦'• ; -. ' ¦ - - : Mr . George Swinfleld , framework-knitt « r Spring Rardena . sr . b . Secretary . B

      -i- y . ' , ' ¦ . ¦ ¦ - ¦ ttJDBUBT . _ - ' . '¦ .- . ¦ ' ' . . ¦;¦ ' ¦ Mf » James Modley , weaver , Churen-Bl ? eet . » 1 T -. William Baveham , maister , Friar ' a-Street , Air . James Gager , tailor , MilJ-rlane . : ^ Mr . Thomas Baveham , tailor- North-Btre « i . lab Treasurer . ' Mr . Joseph Goody , baker , Cross-rtreei . aab-Se * retary ^ .. - - . ¦ ¦ . -. ; - ¦¦¦ ¦ .. ; . - ; .. ¦ . , - •• ¦ . - .. - . ¦ ¦ .

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      CHALFOBD , GLOCCESTEBSH 1 BE . Mr . Richard Hisebr , weaver , Clay Pita . Mr . Thomas Wear , 'do . Chalford Hill . Mr . Benjamin Gardener , do . do . j Mr . William Twissel , do . do . A Mr . John Shorty do . do . ¦ ¦ ¦ " j Mti . Riohard Lewis , do . do . sub-Treasurer . Mr . Richard Workman , cordwainer , Brown ' B'hilL sub-Secretary ;

      BRADPOBD DISTRICT—GREAT HOaiON . Mr . Jonathan Heaton , woolcomber , Horton * green . '' - ' . ¦¦ ' ¦ . ¦ : : '' ¦ ¦ '' - ¦ ¦ ¦ . ' ' ' ¦ . ¦ ¦¦ : - .. Mr . John Wainwright , woolcomber , Shear Bridge . ¦ Mr . John Ledley , tailor , Central Locality . Mr . Sutcliff Waddington , labourer , Manningham Mr . Thomas MetcaU ; wooloomber , George-street . . - '¦ Mr . Jojin Moore , joiner , Bowling Back-lane . Mr . ¦' Joseph Walton , shoemaker , New Leeds . ^ Mn William Stott , wcrolcomber , Park-lane . Mrv William Borrowa , cotton warp-dresser , Great Horton , Treasurer . Mr . W . Smyth , shoemaker , Manchester-road , sub-Secretary .

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      Poor Rates , —The magistrates of Wigan , on Saturday last , signed a new rate of 3 ^ . in the pound . This is the third call upon the inhabitants since March , and makes a total of seven 'shillings-in the pound . The overseers , in consequence of the heavy demands upon them from tk » corporation and board of guardians , are compelled to lay this extraordinaryrate , notwithstanding that they have , within the last month , collected and paid the whole amount of a 2 s . rate to satisfy the claims upon thezn . The new . rate must bo paid immediately , as thoro i 3 an order from the corporation for nearly £ 3 . 000 , and one from tho guardians for a considerable ' ' sum ; and both are required to be satisfied in a few days , or the overseers , who are opposed to them in politics * must expect no quarter , and may , as repeatedly threatened , have their ^ oods and chattels seized for theamount . :

      Strekt sweeping Machine—We nhderstand , that Whit worth ' s " Patent Cleansing Machine , " which has been in operation in Ma ' achester for tha last ten months , and has eiven universal satisfaction is about to be introduced into the metroplis . Man-Chester , instead of being the dirtiest , i $ now , we believe , the cleanest of our large towns . MFhe introduction of the machine here induced a smart competition between it and the old force of sweepers t and , although tbe latter are unable to maintain tbat degree of cleanliness in their districts , which is accomplished by the machine in the one allotted to

      it , the general improvement in the town , over former years , is very striking . The difficulty of cleansing the'crowded thoroughfares of London at this season of the year , by the old mode , appears almost insuperable ; but we ha , ve no doubt , that the introduction of the machine will bo attended with tha same '' gratifying result we have witnessed here . The power of the machine is extraordinary , being equal to thirty mea ; and in its operation the numerous annoyances whych are ineepirable from the old mode are alcogethef * avoided , —Manchester Guardian .

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      From the London Gazette of Friday , \ Dec . 23 . BANKRUPTS . ; Thomas Blason , Ecton , Northamptonshire , innteeper Pec 29 . at two , and Feb . 3 , at eleven , at the CSoort of Bankruptcy , London . Solicitor , Mr . JPelJ , jun . Nor « tham ' pton ; offical assignee , Mr . Ponnell . Chrtrles Jon « s , Devereux-courfc , Strand , hotel keeper , Jan ; 5 . at twelve , at the Court of Bankruptcy , London . Solicitor , Mr . Austin , Threar ! needle-street j ofBr cial assignee , Mr . Green , Aldermanbury . : Wiiliam Bowler , Castle-lane , Southwark , combmaker , Jan . r , at half-past one , and 31 , at eleven , at the Court of Bankruptcy , London . Solicitors , Messrs . Collins and R'gby , Crescent-place , Blackfriara ; official assignee , Mr . Edwards . Frederiek's-place , Old Jewry .

      Giovanni Battiata Salvi , Duke-street , Portland-place , wine-merchant , Jan . 11 - at two , and Feb . 2 , at eleven , at the Court of Bankruptcy . London . Solicitors , Messrs . Lovel and Halliwe ;! , Great Kyder-street , St . James ' s ; official assignee , Mr . Groom , Abrhurch-lane , Lombard-8 trefct . : John Bennett , Heading , Barkshire , railroad-contrac tor , Jan . 3 , at twelve , and Feb . 8 , at eleven , at the Court of Bankmptcy , London . Solicitor , Mr . Wansey , Lothbary ; official asdignee , Nx . Jobnaon , Baaingnall * street . ¦' .: . . ' ¦'¦ ¦¦¦ •' . / . . '¦ ¦ ; : : - .: . . ¦¦ : ¦'¦" John Buckthought , East-lane , Cornwall , currier , Jan . 4 , and Fob . 0 , at twelve , at the Bankrupts' District Court , Exeter . Solicitors , Mr . Suir , Louibard-atreet , London ; and Messrs . Lockyer and Bulteel , Piymoathl official assienee , Mr . Hirtiul , Exeter .

      George Richard , Rose-hill , Oxfordshire , corn dealer , Jan . 7 , at half-past twelve , and 31 , at half-past one , at the Court of Bankruptcy , London . Sslicitonr , Msbstb . Cox and Co ., Lincoln ' s-inn-flelds , London ; and Mr . Mallam , Jan ., Oxford ; official aaaigute , iilr . Wfciltnipre , Basinghall-street Thoniaa Frazer , Brook-street , Bond-street , Italian warehouseman , Jan . 10 , at elaven , and 24 , at one , at the Coart of Bankruptcy , London . SoiicitorH . Messrs . Mpssley and Co ., Bedford-street , Covent-garden ; official assigneo , Mr . Lackin ^ ton , Coleman-street-buildingB . Hubert Barnes . Newcastle-upoa-Tyna , tanner , Jan . 4 , at eleven , and 27 , at the Conrt of Bjnkruptcy , Newcaslle-upon-Tyne . Solicitors , Messrs . Meggison and Co ., Kiog'sroad , Bedford-row , London ; and Mr . PhilipsoD , Newcastle-upon-Tyae ; offioal assignee ^ Mr . Bull . Nowcastle-npon-Tyne . "' . ¦ :. '' . '• -. ' :

      Charles Allen , Waleall , Staffordshire , snddler , Jan . 4 , at two , aiid 26 , at half-paet eleven , at tht » Bankrupts * District Cpnrt , Birmingham . Solicitor , Mr . Hill , Birmingham ; official assignee , Mr . Whitmore , Birniingham . Henry Pitt , Selby , Torkehire , -wine merchant , Jan ' . 5 , and Feb . 2 , at twelve , at the B ^ nkrnpta' District Court , Loeda . Sulicitors , Messrs . Bunoey and Preaton , Hull ; official assignee , Mr , Fearne , Leqds . John Herring and William Herring , Nuwcaatle-upon Tyne , merehanls , Dec . 28 , at one , and Jan , 27 , at eleven , at the Bankrupt * ' District Cunrt . Newcaatle npon-Tyne . Solicitors , Messrs . Wiliiamson an < i Hill , Gray ' s Inn , London ; and Air . Jngledew , Newcastleupou-Tyne ; official assignee , Mr . Baker , Newcastle * upon-Tyne . ¦

      James Gregory , Sheffield , maniifccturer of table knives , Jan . 4 , at one , and 25 , at twelve , at the Binkrupsa- District Conrt , Leeds . Solicitor , Mr . Bromhead , Shtfliuld ; official assignee . Mr . Freeman , Leeds .

      PABTNERSUIPS DISSOLVED . Robert Tanner and George Young , Leeds , accountants . —Joseph Harper , Joseph Martin , and Jo ^ ph Morton , Liverpool , provision dealers— jczd da Silva Soares , of Figueira , Portugal , Thomas Jose Duute , Liverpool , and Edward Potter , Lisbon , merchants—William States Smith and Godfrey Warham , Doncaster , Yorkshire , ironmongers—Nathan Lee and John Harrison , Liverpool , painters—James Gibb , Gatirsce Gray , and John Gibb , Manchester , warehousemen ( so far as regards Qaorg © Gray )—Henry Lowery Medder and Henry John Syred , LlTerpool , pawnbroken— . Tbomaa Slatar , James Wiiitchead , and Thomas Pintt , of Manchester and Valparaiso , commission merchants—William Bird and George JAaraden , Liverpool , accountants .

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      From the Gazette o / Tuudajn Dec 27 . BANKRUPTS . William James Bernard Staunton , wine merchant , Salvador-feoose , Bishopsgate-street to surrender Jan . 8 » at half-past twelve , and Feb . 7 , at twelve , at the Court of Bankruptcy , BasinghaSl-strtet . Solicitors , Messw , Turner and HenBman , Bising-luae ,- ttffloial assignee , Mr . Graham , Bdsinghall-street . Samuel Partridge , licenced victualler , > Peerless-row , City-ioae , Jan . lo , ana Feb . 7 , at half-past twelre , at the Court of Bankruptcy , Businghall-Btteot . Solicitor , Mr . Cox , Sissiane ; official assignee . Mr . TurauandL Copthall-buildings . ¦" ' "* ¦ ¦ ¦

      Thooiaa Ford Harris , draper . Great PorSland-Btreet , Jan . 10 , and Feb . 6 , at the Court of Bankruptcy , Btsinghall-street . Solicitors , Measra . Reed and Sbaw . Friday-street ; official assignee , Mr . TurQ'aand . Contbail-buiidinga . George Coates , apothecary , Bloomsbary , Jan . 13 , afc twelve , and FdB . 7 , at eleven , at thB Court of Bjukruptcy , Basinghali-street Solicitor , Mr . Cox , Pinner ' a Hall , Broad-street ; official assignee , Mr . Turquaad , CopthaU-buildings . ' Thomaa Kimpton , draper , Newing 4 on-butts , Jan . 11 * at half-past onb , and Feb 7 , at eleven , at the Courtof Bankruptcy , Baainghail-Btreet Solic ; : dr 3 , Measra . Ried aud Shaw , Friday-street . Ch- iip 3 i-. i-s ; oiBcial assignee , Mr . Edwarda . Fredsrick ' i-nUo ; . OU Jewry .

      Georga Barker , farmer , SuuderUvdfick , Yorkshire , Jan . 10 , at one , and Jan . 31 , at twelve , at rim Leeds Diatrict Court of Bankruptcy . Solicitara , Meesza . Jenninga and Cou ^ e " , Greai DriffieU ; official assignee , Mr . Hope , Leeds . John Fawcett , coach builder , St . John-street , West SinitbUeid , Jan . ' ^ f , and Feb . 8 , nt twelve , at the Cour t of Bankruptcy , Bti 3 ingUaU-irtre « i . Solicitor , Mr . Swaa , Sergeant *' Inn , Fleet-street ; offisial assignee , Mr . Johnson , Buingball-atreec Thomas Holt , dealer , CUthoroe , Lancashire , Jan . 11 , and Fob . 0 , at twelve , at the Manoceater District Couzfc ot Bankruptcy . Solicitors , Mr . Bailey , Ciitheroe , Laa-CMbire ; Mr . Wetbttrall , Temple , London ; official awignee , Mr . Fraser , Mancheater . John Newton Sargent , grocer , Nottingham , Jaat , at one , and Feb . 0 , at twelve , at the Birmingbam District Court of Bankruptcy . Solicitor , Mr . Paraora , Nottingham ; official assignee , Mr . Yaipy , BixminghaBk

      PARTNESSHIPS OISSOLTSB . Beaumont and Wood , Halifax , Yorkshire , tea-dealer —Young and Co , Burnley , Yorkshire , ironfoundeM , & far aa regard * E . P . Tee- * j . and J . Appieyara , H »! ifa *» T «« k 8 hire , tanners—J . Jflalr and Co ., Briton and GlM * gow , wariiheuiiemeu—J , Power and Co ., Liverpooi , merefcanta—Anderson , Tyne , and Co ., Manchester * & " Hadderetield , woollen-manufacturdrs ; as Ur as regsrdi A . Anderson—J H . Stanway aud G Smith , Manchester , aoeonntanta—J , JTanris and C » i- » Leeda , bfaMfoWUlWfc

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      . ^¦^^ . ¦ ¦ w y **< Tfww ^«^ aa ^^^*^ ^ * ^^•^^^¦^ ***** < »\^\ <^ DUBLIN POLICE . ' " Taken in arms . " '¦ :.. -, ¦' It ifi very possible that Biddy O'Mara had not heard anything of the " rumpus ' and the rioting , " anant agrarian disturbance ; which has kept all the old ladies with " spectacles on nose" turning their optics ceilingwise , and the Biage interpreters of the signs of the times busily engaged in iukshad . Be thataa it will , it was positively refreabing to observe the perfect nonchalance -with which she occupied tbe dock , charged by a police constable -with having in her possession a fowling-piece , ¦ without being able eatisfactorily to account for it .

      It appears that Mrs . O'tf ara had , after the fashion of tbe " . heroine ot the SaragosBa , " ( albeit deficient in her reputed personal attractions ) , " appeared in arms in the open day , " and was qnietly meandering through Dame-street , like the careless gentleman in the song , " saying nothing to nobody , " with the deadly tube alung across her back , when 104 B brought her first . to a stand-still and then t » the poUcec&se . From the avidity with which the accused bolted huge v » ed&ea of bread and butter while the constable waa enlightening the bench as to her iniqnUy , it la pretty evident she anticipated confinement on short commons for her backsliding . Having at length dispesed of crust and crainb , ahe drew the l » ck of a responsible-looking hand athwort her fat ehapa , and leqaestod to be informed " . What on eartb they were all about t" . 104 B—What business bad yon with a ganf

      Strange , bow with all their experience magiatrake , and eke policemen , ; wtil cbntinu * to expect a direct snawex . ¦ «• What business bad 1 with a gnn , ia 13 r " ' replied Mra . O'Mara . «' Well then , new , wbat ' a that to yoa , above all people on airtfa I Erra , God direct you . Bare you know twasn ' t bint on deatrowin' game 1 was . Aye , indeed , * pon me faith an" word , I'd look well afchrivin' to take the eonBate out of a snipe in Dame-atreet , or may be mistaken a town couaaellor for a wllrt goose . * ' ( Great laughter . ) 11 was the conatable ' a duty , " observed his worship , " if he thought you had not a licenoe to carry arms , jo make yon account for tboaa in yemr posKMion . "

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  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Dec. 31, 1842, page 6, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1193/page/6/