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Apalachicola, [Correspondence of the Herald.] APALACHICOLA, Dec. 20th, 1841. The Apalachicola Specific—The various calamities that have visited Florida during the last few years—Commercial Matters, Banks, Exchanges, &c. JAMES GORDON BENNETT, Esq.:- MY DEAR SIR :- I avail myself of a former acquaintance to request you, through the columns of the Herald, to correct an error, in the matter of what is called the "Macon Specific." It was this city led the way in the measure from which suchlimportant consequences are expected to ensue. The originator, or father of this remedy, is a Mr. McKay, of the firm of Dodge & McKay, of this place. It was first proposed, about a year ago, and for some time excited but little attention, but it is now adopted by all. Since the first of October, the merchants generally have adhered to their resolutions, and the good effects of this adherence are already apparent. Last summer, as you have learned, was remarkably unhealthy; indeed, a series of almost unparalleled misfortunes has tended to cripple this section in its advances in civilization and wealth. First, the Seminole war broke out, which made it extremely hazardous to new settlers. Then came the short crop of 1837, and the decline of prices in this staple next followed. During this interval, too, you will recollect that the Commercial Bank, located here, blew up, the President, a Mr. Stevenson, running off to Texas with all the effects, and leaving about $100,000 of its bills in circulation, which are not worth one cent. Then a gale came and swept