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ter unpaid, 81 mailed Aug. "a, 1912 10 HarlforB
distribution, wh oh II reached and was remailed
thence to Albany distribution, and not remailed to
Canadea
SIS; letter unpaid So mailed Aug. 90 1912, 10
Boston distribution, which it reached and remalled
TO Albany distribution, but was not remaied to
SpeneeIort
Buffalo, NJ Y, t. Hartford dstribution-the packet
made up at Buffalo ON the 18th Dec 1912, for Hart
ford distribution, and placed in the Albany bag, was
found, on reaching Hartford, TO have been opened
and letters called for BY the accompanying post bill
were missing
These cases are a pery marked ehara Ter The let.
tiers are traceabe TO the Albany Office
| found at the Albany Office in the course Of on n-
insufficient, and neglected. performance
of duty; entire want Of that supervision SO
cessary in large office, TO guard Il against those
ina gross earsisssness, TO one or the other
Of which the loss of the letters in question may be
attributed.
Unless there be thorough and eiiectual re-ogali.
cation Of this office, despair Of accomplishing any
thing in the way Of protecting the public against tie
losses from time 10 time occurring al that point 1t
will be seen that the present incumbent holds the Oh
fee as a snecare. The most important agent con
templated by and paid by the Government is thu,
withdrawn from the service at loss to the public
not only OF the salary and emoluments he receives
but of the additional amount which he pays out for
the employ meDt of subordinates. How much this j.,
may DC seen Al Nit duultpI OiCc, "HSiob i aHl III
formed il will appear that whilst the predecessor Of
Gen. Van Rensselaer, paid to the department a sur
plus every year OF about 81 400 from his commits
sloDs, the present postmaster consumes his commls
sions clerk hire and contingent expenses into about
an average Of 5000. utbesides the pecuniary loss
is the defective performance of duty resulting as N
this very case, serious losses TO individuals who
entrust their money to the mails"
Auditors Office, Post Office Department,
March IS, l643.
Sir In compliance with your request of the 22d
inst Il present statement of the expenses OF the
post Office in Albany, New York, commencing al the
quarter ending the Goth June, 1888, and ending the
30th September, 1912; and statement of the sur
plus commissions paid into the general revenue OF
the Department during the same period.
Most sincerely and respectfully yours,
WHIrTLESEY.
Hon. C. A. WIcKLIrFE, Postmaster General
Quater-yeary report of eierkie aud other expenses
albany, NJ r. and Of the surplus commissions charged
to Postnasteys, from the first Of July, 1888, to the ir
heth Of September, 1922
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The Madisonian now tries to divert public attention
from Mr.. Webster's conduct in regard 10 the "Com
pendium, by saying that we offered Captain Weaver
$500 az a brbcl If this was bribery, everybody
must think that we noviccs at the business else
we would not have been the first and only persons TO
inform Congress Of the whole transaction.-Globt
We ask the Globe if the fact of a bride hay-
ing been promised Mr.. Weaver, was not ELECTED
by question put TO him (Weaver) by Thomas
Allen, before the Committee All of the facts
and circumstances attending the investigation,
IL Is promised, will be given in the Globe. We
will see that it gives the ruth, the whole truth,
and nothing but the truth.
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OFFICIAL
prrAararsr or Stare,

DEPARTMENT or STATE,
WAsnIseros, April gid, Isi3.
The follow ing notice has been officially commune
Gated to the Department
TnnrrY HousE, LosDos, 9Th March, ls43
The following notice having been communicated 70
this CORPORATION by direction Of the Right Hon the
Lords Commissioners Of the Admiralty, the same Is
reprinted BY order OF this Board for general lniora
ton. J. HERBERT occtetaty'
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navigation TO the north is 10 full activity, and
this, with the encouraging accounts Of better
times in England, seems TO have Infused new
life into our streets and business.
My letter has reached greater length Than
intended. SO, adeu.
Yours, &c. ClVlS.
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G5- The leitcrs Of "Civis" will certainly at
tract attention. Our confidence in the correct
ness of any statements made by the writer in
cites US to give prompt publicity to bis letters.
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To M TREp.-Mr. Cooke, who shot MIR. Gardner
at Norfolk, has been held 10 bail in the sum Of ten
thousand dollars to take his trial before the Superior
Court in June
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HYpaoenApMc OFFicE, ADMIRALTY,
March 10, lS43.
NOTICE TO MARINERS,
DuNKERoUE AND GRAyELINEs LIGHTS.

DUNKERQUE AND GRAVELlNES LlOHIS'
Notice has been given by the French Government
that the following Lighthouses at Dunkerque ana
Gravenes, on the Coast of France, in The Deparie-
ment du Nord. have been completed, ana WIZ NC
lighted on the LIST of May next
DUNKERQUE REVOLVING LIGHT.
The new Lighthouse stands IN latitude d aeB' .
min. N. and long tude 2 deg ~ min. f. oil Green,
wich on the head OF the pier between the harbor ana
Fort Risban, and 1881 yards in n w. direction
from lHeuguenar tower
To vessel distant or leagues, the light VIII aP-
pear TO revove, being eclipsed once every minute
but within that distance faint steady light Will al
ways be visible between the periods OF the strong
glare.
The building is 1870 feet high and the light being
1873 feet above the level of the sea, Will be visible
from ships deck at the distance OF SIX leagues
On the first appearance Of this light the present
temporary light will be discontinued
GRAVELINES FIXED LIGHT.
The new Lighthouse, from which flxed light VIII
be shown, stands in latitude 81 deg min. IL sec ~
and longitude 2 deg. min AZ sec. f. OF Greenwich
to the Eastward Of the pier heads at the entrance 70
the harbor. The building is 80 feet high, and the
light being 1893 feet above the level Of the sea, VIII
be visible from ships deck at the distance OF SIX
leagues.
HONFLEUR LIGHTS
Information has been received by Her MaJestys
Government that on the lst of this month the outer
light at Honheur on the outer extremity OF the Wes-
tern Jetty, was changed from the natural color to a
Red light.
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EMPEROR OF RUSSIA ALLOWING THE
RECONCILIATION OF GOODS IMPORT
ED INTO CERTAIN RUSSIAN PORTS,
WITHOUT PAYMENT OF IMPORT DUTIES.
On the 9Th of this month January, l843,) his
Majesty the Emperor was pleased to address to the
DIRECTING Senate, the following Ukase:
"The classes of merchants of various nations,
which have the greatest trade with Russia having
expressed particular desire, as reported TO us by
the Vice Chancellor and the Minister Of Finance,
that permission should be given to re-export goods
introduced into Russia at the will of the owners, and
without their paying the duties of import; and see
ing no objection thereto, with view Of making
trial of measure of that nature, for the purpose Of
facilitating commerce
We ORDER;
l. During the three years from the LIST OF May,
l643 to the LIST of May, 1876, the transportation OF
imported goods not prohibited, which have entered
the ports of Saint Petersburg and Cronstadt of Riga
and Archange and been received into the ware
houses of the Crown shall be allowed at the will of
the owners within the period fixed for their Centre
pot remaining in warehouse, and on payment of the
duties TO which they subject unless such goods
be submitted to legal scquestration.
2. On their re.exportation the goods shall not be
subject to any Custom.house duty whatsoever their
owners being required TO pay only what IS due for
their storage, in the warehouses of the Crown, at
Saint Petersburg and at Riga, agreeably to the tariff
fixed for those ports and at Cronstadt and Archan-
gel, where ti--~ such tariff as'eeably to that
fixed Saint Petersburg. Ii is to be unde stood,
that the navigation duties are to be paid on the de-
parture of the goods re-exported according to the
general rules on that subject.
g. The goods intended for re-exportaiion shall not
be examined in detail unless particular circumstan-
ces should render il necessary.
4. When import duties have been paid goods,
those duties will not be returned the reexporta-
ton of the goods.
5. The Minister Of Finance will prescribe the
particular rules to be observed by the Custom houses
on the re-exportation Of goods
The Directing Senate will take the proper mea-
sures for the execution Of this decree.
This Imperial Ukase promulgated by a Ukase
of the Directing Senate the 25th Of the present
month Of January, lS43.
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MoSrr Rvoovrptp.-Thc whole Of the money re-
Gently stolen from the insurance Office at Columbus
Ca has been recovered, and persons n high respec
liability in that place said TO be implicated in the
robbery,
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Npws pRo,AI pENNsYLVANIA.

NEWS FROM Pennsylvania.
We learn that letters have been received IRON
Harrisburg, which state the Democratic mem
Der, Of the Legislature, have declared prefer
ence for MAY, 1874, rs the time iof the ho'd'h3
of the National Convention-and otherwise null
living the proceedings ef the Albany Caucus
NAVY ORDERS.
Com. W. c. Bolton, order to the Brazil squadron,
revoked .ttt
Com. Daniel Turner, to command the Brazil
squadron.
Passed Midshipman J. w. Read, furloush one year
from May I'd.
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Two dollar bills Of the Eagle Bank OF Boston, al
tered 10 800, are in circulation IN Boston Counter
felt dollars are in circulation IN that city,
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The INDEPENDENT DEMOCRAT, a very abe
aud influential paper. published IN Springfield
Mass has thrown up the name Of John Tyler,
as its candidate for the Presidency IN ISL
We welcome il most heartily as an accession TO
the swelling lisI of Republican advocates oil
truly Republican President. We append It's
remarks:
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OF A DECREE OF THE
EMPEROR OF RUSSIA ALLOWING THE
REFRIGERATION OF GOODS IMPORT
ED INTO CERTAIN RUSSIAN PORTS,
WITHOUT PAYMENT OF IMPORT DUTIES.
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On the 5th of April, General Eaton again adore S.
ed the Postmaster General
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06

HREAT ARRiVAL-The schooners Mary and
VI John Bell, from New York, with choice assort-
ment Of fresh family Groceries for the undersigned
which he will sell low for cash or to punctua Gus
TONER'S consisting in part the following articles to his
former stock: 9 EFs gsc
loo whole, half, and quarter boxes bunch raisins
so whole, half. quar- and eighth barrels buckwheat
so whole and half barrels mackerel
10 bags Java, Laguyra, and Rio coffee
Is casks cheese, part English
90 barrels New York four
Lot prime sugar
Fresh teas, latest importation
l6 basket best Olive oil, for table use
Sperm aud mould candles
S barrels cranbcrries, in fine order
l8 dozen brooiHs and 10 dozen whisps
Market baskets, mats, buckets, and keelers
trails soft shelled almouds
80 boxes prunes, IN fancy and wood boxes
boxes fresh citron and barrels Pecan nuts, &c.
10 baskets champagne @&
Half pipe superior French brandy
1000 pounds Goshen butter.
With all other articles usually kept by the trade
and respectfully solicit share Of the public favor
as am determined to sell cheap for cash
GEO. LANlBRIGHT,
2doors west Of Railroad depot.
nov 2J-3taw2Wif
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06

SPECTACLES, Sc.--The subscribers, Nanufac-
- turers Of Mathematical, Optical, and Phosophi-
cal Instruments Cat the solicitation Of their riends
have added to their establishment the article Of Spec
the best quality, and correctly ground on optical
principles may be had to suit the sight of (neary) all
persons gold frames made to order, Of any pattern,
glasses fitted to old frames and all work in the line
done in tie best manner; where may be had great
~ to $50, Engineers and Surveyors instruments of
superior quality, Pocket and other Telescopes supe-
rior Thermometers, in mahogany cases, for halls or
parlors, Barometers, &c. Shortly will be published,
in pamphlet form, with plates, an Essay on the Human
Eye, showing its defects and explaining the appca-
ton Of Optical Glasses to its assistance, &c.
PATTEN & SON,
South side Pennsylvania avenue,
nov 6-lm between 10th and lth SITS
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06

BUTTER, APPLES, &C.
" s. HOLMES. 7th street, nearly opposite the
Patriotic Bank, has just received by the vessels
Victory, Zone, Alexandria, and John Bell, from
New York. his fall and winter stock Of Family Gro
ceres, Butter, Cheese Fruit, &C., and offers for
sale, in addition to general assortment of Groceries,
lob firkins and tubs of choice New York Butter
80 boxes Cheese from good dairies H
$50 bbls Of Apples, OF various kinds
25 bbls New York Flour
Is :" Virginia do Ihalves, and quarters
20 New York Buckwheat -four in wholes,
20 boxes Do. Do, put up for small families
l2 bbls Mackercl, in wholes, halves, and quarters
q " Shad
Newfoundland and Smoked Salmon
IS choice Hams Dried Beef
80 boxes Chemical Soap
Fancy Soaps, in large quantity
Cranberries, Goldfish, Dried Fruit &c., SC.
He respectfully invites purchasers to examine his
stock before they buy. nov 28-tf
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06
E x c Il A N G. E II @ 7 E l.,
WASHlNGT0 0, C.,
THOMPSON TYLER, PROPRIETOR,
kITUATED
ON C, BETWEEN Al AND 6rn STREETS,
IMMEDIATELY IN THE RE sR OF GADsBY's HOTEL.
IL Price Of Board-Sl SO per day, fuel and light
included.
Il nov % i'm Fo, s &4

MI ATiONAL EATING HOUSE-The above well
~ known establishment has been recently newly
fitted up in all its various departments and the pro-
Ptietor IS now ready to supply all his customers and
ones too) of the season. served up in the very best
manner, a la Fiancase p.4merican.
One or two newly furnished parlors have been ad-
ded to the establishment, for the better accommoda-
ton OF clubs or other parties. Dinners or single
dishes served hot, in any part Of the city, at the
shortest notice.
The proprietor, grateful for the patronage which
the public has been pleased to award him, pledges
his best efforts to merit its continuance and to
to his house that reputation for excellence and ac-
commodation which it has for SO long time MAIN
tanned. w. WALKER
N. b. Members of Congress, or others, forming
clubs in any part Of the city can be supplied above
nov 25-3wif
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06

TUCKER & SON, Merchant Iailors, having Just
3 i received their Fall and Winter Stock of Goods,
respectfully the fact to their foreign and
city customers and also extend invitation to the
public generally to examine their assortment of
French and English Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings and
Fancy Articles for Gentlemen all Of the very latest
styles, and varied in prices that every one may be
suited
1t has been their object in the selection Of goods
the present season. not only to please all tastes, by
presenting splendid variety, but also to convince
all who disposed to test the matter that they can
be furnished with &pthing at regular establishment
in Washington as cheaply as at store or by going
abroad it will therefore afford pleasure to illus
trate these facts either by direct Indirect compare
son. nov 27--d2wif
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06
CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES.
PHILADELPHIA STORES.
Smiths Row, corner OF IIth md Il streets,

FHllhUtlpHlA S|UhtS,
Smiths Row, corner OF 1Ith and Il streets,
Granite KOW, I'fsu,sylr0nia .arenue,
BETWEEN 81 AND Al STREETS.
CITIZENS, STRANGERS, and MEMBERS OF
~ CONGRESS-, come and buy where only one
price is asked Persons not acquainted with the
prices of goods often have TO pay fifteen and even
thirty per cent more than those who know the GUS
tomary price, and have the tact of Jeci,g down 10
the lowest price. In our Stores, ask no more and
take no less than the fixed price. All intelligent per-
sons approve Of this way Of doing business, and be-
lieve it the only fair way of dealing.
Our stock is large and well assorted. We have
of our own make, DRESS BOOTS, at 50; WATER
PROOF, at SO 50 and 81 SO; DRESS BOOTEES,
81 IS to 50 50, Of FRENCH CALF; GENTLE
MEMS SLIPPERS, MOROCCO AND CALF. at
at 81 25.
QUILTED WALKING SHOES for Ladies' de.
cidedly the most pretty and comfortable shoe lady
can have for cold weather.
PARIS TIES and SLIPPERS, very handsome,
still selling for ST.
Chdren's wear in every variety.
Near.y 1000 pairs Of India Rubber Over Shoes, in
every style.
Prime figured Rubbers, beautiful over shoe, at
rs cents
We seek not to humbug the public with "selling
out below cost !" " twenty-five per cent lower than
any such statements. Our manner of doing business
is upon the price system; we fix a fair profit,
which all no doubt will allow, and IN so doing we
have been well sustained, our cash book fully
shows.
Repairing, and every thing connected with ou
business, shall receive prompt attention.
Prices the same in each Store.
Three Of The four comprising The firm are practical Shoe
makers having graduated on The bench.
J. e. FOWLER & co.
corner llth and SITS.
MANN & BROTHERS.
nov 26-solm Pennsylvania avenue.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06

A GARD TO THE LADIES' H. GIBBS most
II respectfully informs the Ladies, that there is
connected with his Fancy Store, on Pennsylvania
Avenue between 9th and 9th streets, opposite Cen
tre Market an ORNAMENTAL H.qIR MANU-.
fHCIORf, where can be found, at all times, or
uade 10 order, every variety Of curs bandeaus ring
lets, half wigs, braids, &C.
HAIR worked up in a great many beautiful STYLES
ior bracelets, watch guards necklaces, ear rings fin
ger rings, &c, &c. TO persons having the hair Of
their friends or relations, this is very desirable
object. dec Isl
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06

old horse shoes and broken wagon tire Sir
William was anxious TO obtain them, and COM
mlssioned Tar-pot-wan,ja and myself 10 take Ca
noes and go after them.
To do anything was a relief; so, following
the example of the Indian, jumped into ca
noe, took my seat in It's bottom, and one stroke
of my paddle sent me into the middle of the
stream; the next instant | was balancing from
side 10 side with rapidly of motion that upset
my stomach, and would have upset me had
not fallen into the bottom Of the canoe My
gyrations afforded the spectators more amuse-
ment than It did me, and as / hoated off, they
wished me pleasant trip | started up TO re-
ply, when found that the least motion on my
part destroyed the equilibrium of the canoe, and
gave II turnover motion truly alarming in
fact, had TO keep my paddle perfectly erect like
mast, for fear il would tumble me over, and,
as concluded should be drowned thought
II was jury mast erected over my remains.
Down The stream went, my feel close together,
hardly daring to wink, when an eddy drew my
trail barque-it was a bark canoe-into sort Of
bay, striking il against log and turning me
into the water as if had been so much lead.
rose TO the surface and snorted like porpoise,
seized hold OF the tree, and fattered myself with
the hope that was born to be hung.
A little exertion on my part got me safe ashore,
and found myself about half mile below
our encampment, and on the opposite side Of the
stream. | walked hack, and found Tar-pot-
wan.ja had already returned. With great diff
Guilty got across the stream, nearly drowned,
and a good deal sick, concluding that | was the
most unfortunate man of the party. After few
days hard work we got things together again,
and took trail leading towards The cross timbers,
where il is said if the Blackfeet Indians are not
already in possession Of them, and the wild iur-
keys do not taste too strong Of turpentine from
living on pine burs, we shall have some rest and
enjoyment P.O.F.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06

HOME lNDUSTRY-J. MAGUIRE Hat Manu-
Ill tactrer Serenh street. opposite the Patriotic Bank
has for sale good assortment of splendid Moeskin,
Cashmere, Nutria Beaver, Plain Russia, and Silk
Hats Of the latest fashion Of his own make and finish
which he warrants equal in style, fn,sh and quality
to any imported, and at the lowest possible prices
Those disposed to encourage their own mechanics,
will please give him call and Judge for themselves
All kinds Of mufs furs and caps Of every style and
quality sold very cheap.
Five rooms above the store for rent They will
be furnished, if preferred. nov 24-lm
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06

Lore Of Home.--The Irish are often ridicnled,
or conlemned, for vauntng the comfortable
homes they have left behind them. ''The AL
mighty knows" they say, "what we've come
here for, we were dale better off at home ~
This is false in word, but true in feeling. Their
earnest affections take possession Of their memo
res, and efface all but that which made the
happiness Of their birthplace, and childhood's S
home. There, in perpetual freshness, are the
joys youth the associations of song and story
are there; there, IN golden light, all the bright
and sparkling incidents. And there, those min
isters of suffering, trial. superstition, even death
ITSELF have their root of sorrow pluckcd out, and
become ministering angels, messengers from
another world Who ever looked back upon
home, through the vista of time, or the wide
spaces Of distance, and saw ANYTHING but light
and beauty lheres Surely, then, the poor Irish
may be pardoned the hallucinations Of their final
loye.-lM Sigourney.
The Whig standard., 1843-12-06
,yITIIEN WILL THE PUBLIC CEASE TO BE
w HUMBUGGEOAP w BROWNTN1s Mer-

WHEN WILL THE PUBLIC CEASE TO BE
w HUMBUGG GEDh-P. W. BROW.NT.N'G, Mer-
chant Tailor, in opposition TO all humbuggers most
respectfully requests members of Congress and sran-
gers visiting the city, not to purchase their clothing
before calling to examine his large and superior stock
Of French and English Cloths Cassimeres and Vest
ngs of the latest styles he is prepared to prove to
them, that he is selling the article Of clothing
from 20 to 25 per cent cheaper than certain dry
goods sorekeepers thai wish 10 take the trade out of
the taors' hands by holding out false pretences to
the public that they selling suits Of clothes from
$40 to $40 cheaper than they be purchased else
where. want to know how it possible for any set
of men that have practical knowledge Of the busi
ness to sell clothes cheaper than practical taors
men that know more about making coats than they
know about laying brick--notwithstandng all their
arrangements with tile celebrated taors to cut and
make their clothes, and their great facilities for buy
ing goods unless they have facility for buyn with
out paying foI them? am determined to undersell
them, and not to sacrifice my trade TO such an ava
ricious set of men until the last dollar is gone All
ask is for you to call and examine for yourselves
A SHORT LIST OF PRICES.
Dress coats, good wool-dycd black, sis
Do do super . IS
Do do beautiful article French or English 90
Beautiful Cloth Coaks, :. 20
The above goods will be found ready made, or, is
preferred he will make to order at the same pricef
every article in proportion with the above prices to
complete gentleman's wardrobe
I5P Between Sd and 4s streets, Granite row.
ROOMS TO RENT.-Sx furnished Chambers
and one Parlor over my store. nov l7-ifeotf